Westfield High School - Weather Vane Yearbook (Westfield, NJ)

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BARBARA BUTCHER Senior Play Cast; Cheer Squad 2. 3, Co-Captain 4) ; Annual; Weather Vane 2. 3) ; Honor Society 13. 4); Jr. Aux 13. 4) ; Red Cross 2. 3, 4) ; G.A.C. 14) ; Sports. The outstanding sports star5 The cheer captain? The actress? School physicist? Authoress? Belle of the ball? Yes, Babs is all these things and more She. contrary to all rules, excels in everything she does, and is also one of the school's popular glamour-pusses |EAN BUTZ French Club (2, 3, 4 ; Spanish Club (3, 4) ; Mask and Mime Club (2. 3, 4) ; Service Club (41; Photoplay Club •President 3 ; Band (4) ; Girls' Sports 12. 3, 4). Her gay vivacity, her pep. the sparkle in her bonnie brown eyes make Jean a dazzling oasis in a desert of gloom to her numerous friends We admire the zest with which she toots her clarinet in the band and her brother's sax at home). CONCETTA CACCHIONE Spanish Club (2); Modern Dance (2, 3). Connie is probably the most experienced secretary in the class. Almost every afternoon she can be found working hard for either Boss Tolliver or for the Weather Vane staff. She also has a bent toward sewing and might even make that her vocation. It is always a pleasure to work with a person who is at the same time so dependable and so much fun. AUSTIN CALLAWAY H.-Y (3. 4) ; Football 2. 3. W4) ; Basketball (2. 3. 4) ; Baseball 13). Carmen,” or Gruesome.'' as he is known to his fans, is the famous blue-eyed center who really came through in a big way this year with our eleven old men . This tall, easy - going likeable guy brightens up that corner of 101 which is reserved for men only. What makes him so exclusive5 JULIE CALVERT French Club (2. 3) ; Latm Club (4) ; Library Council (2) ; Mask and Mime 12. 3, 4) ; Chorus 3, 4) ; Honor Society 13, 4) ; Girls' Sports (2. 3). Sweet, piquant, graceful Julie, that whirling dervish of the ballroom, is a whiz m all her subjects. Although petite, she vigorously defends the glory of Penn State. Backstage she is handy with pins and encouragement. Yes, Julie is a priceless friend and a valued acquaintance. FRASER CAMERON Finance Committee (2) ; Service Club 3. 4) ; Chess Club '2. 3, 4) ; Forum (3, 4) ; Photoplay 12) ; Track (2). Fuzzy”, as he is called for obvious reasons, is well known in this small spot of learning. He's the backbone of the chess team, a staunch supporter of the Forum and an aspiring member of the track team. His noble ways, his winning smile, and his picturesque phrases are delightful • 21

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BARBARA BROWN Red Cross 2. 3. 4) ; Band (2, 3. 4) ; Orchestra (2, 3. 4) ; Spanish Club (4) ; French Club (3. 4) ; Honor Society (3. 4) ; Girls’ Sports 12. 3, 4) ; C.A.C. (3. 4). ‘’Bobbie.'' diminutive in size, but amazingly capable, numbers band and all-state orchestra among her musical activities. When it comes to athletics, she is just as enthusiastic—any morning at 7:45. Bobbie can be found invading the gloom of dawn to start fencing practice My, what pep! DOROTHY BROWN Mask and Mime (4); Chorus '2, 3. 4) ; Band 2, 3) ; Spanish Club 3, 4); Writers’ Club 141 ; Girls' Sports 12, 3, 4i Dottie is a talented musician, rising actress, and capable student. Although singing is at the top of her list of talents, she enjoys playing the guitar, banjo, bassoon, accordion. and piano. Dottie’s first choice is Iowa and Drake College, where she’s sure to mix a lot of fun with her work. RICHARD BUMSTEAD Weather Vane (2. 3. Business Manager 4 ; Slide Rule Club (3. Vice-President 4) Track 12. 3. 4) ; H.-Y (4) ; French Club (2, Treasurer 3. 4). Dagwood . a trackman like his counterpart in the comic strip, is well known around W.H.S. for his sparkling wit and cheerful manner. Although a Weather Vane finance expert. Dick is fond of building model planes and ships and spends much of his time trying to operate them. JOAN BURCHER Weather Vane 12, 3, 4) ; Cheer Squad (2) ; Annual; Writers’ Club 12. 3. 4) ; Art Club (2. Vice - President 3, President 4 ; French Club 12. 3, Vice-President 4). A very sweet and friendly person to have around is the premiere Vice-Presidente of the French Club Her artistic hand is welcomed by the Weather Vane editors and Miss Howard Biology is her favorite subject, or is it the teacher? Who can tell? ROBERT BURSLEM Football IW4 ; Basketball (W4) ; Hi-Y (4). '‘Sunshine.’’ a newcomer to our school, is a welcome addition and one of our famous gridiron stars We feel that one year is not enough to have our tall blond Casanova around. His ability to complete passes on and off the football field has gained Bob a tremendous following. We don’t wonder that the girls and Miss Hammell pursue him. jANET BURTIS Mask and Mime Club 3. 4i ; Senior Play Cast; Writers’ Club (3 ; Literary Club (3 ; Photoplay Club (Secretary 4); Chorus 3. 41; Spring Sports (3) ; Annual. Here is a girl who has a very definite idea of what she wants to do m the future. Most of her interests center around her ambition to become an actress, and we all hope that we can say. We knew her when.” 20 •

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JEAN CAMERON Service Club (3, 4) ; French Club (3, 4) ; Mask and Mime Club (3. 4); Catalyst Club (4) ; Writers' Club (4) ; Honor Society (4) ; Hockey (4) ; Annual. A happv smile, an encouraging word, that needed pin, typify jean. She thrives on the distinguished honor roll and a diet of detective novels. Jean efficiently heads the Service Club hospitality committee. We predict success for this clever young lady in her chosen field of writing. COLEMAN CLARK Band (2, 3. 4) ; French Club (4) ; Wrestling (2, 3). A terror on the highways. Coney will be hard hit by the tire rationing. He and his characteristic good humor are active academically and socially. This authority on Model T Fords and physics is the cause of that furor among the younger set. He takes very little seriously except his future in engineering, which seems to be bright. MARCUERITE CARTER Hi’s Eye 14) ; French Club (2, 3. 4) ; Library (2. 3) ; Mask and Mime (4) ; Chorus 13) ; Girls' Sports 2, 3. 4) . With a smooth track ahead, Margie, our easy blusher, has settled down to the task of making people forget she once wore pigtails. In between she slaves on journalism and gobbles adventure books. She's a sports enthusiast and an ardent Dodger fan. Incidentally, she is extremely fond of cats. MARY CLASS Mask and Mime (2. 3, 4) ; Red Cross 12, 3) ; French Club (2, 3, 4) ; Library Council 12. 3) ; Latin Club (3, 4). Here is a girl that isn't afraid of work. Although taking five major subjects, she is president of the Epworth League and chairman of the costume committee of the Mask and Mime. She likes to spend her spare time reading novels or taking long walks Incidentally. Mary loves to go to the movies! WILLIAM CESARZ Archaeology Club (2, 3, 4). Bill is the outstanding bachelor of the class although the girls have done their best. He is also one of our busiest students, insinuating his catching personality (inevitably accompanied by a smile) into everything. Pet hobbies are Boy Scouts, talking up the New York Giants, and inventing machines that will make him a million dollars. Conscientious in math and other studies, Bill will make good. LOIS COMRIE Class Secretary (3) ; Honor Society (4) ; Senior Play Committee (4) ; Jr. Aux. (2, 3, Secretary 4) ; Cheer Squad (3, 4) ; G.A.C. (2, 3, 4) ; Girls’ Sports 12, 3. 4). Moron, noted for her painless jokes, contributed much of her charm and vivaciousness to our A-l cheer squad. The rest she cheerfully scatters among her myriad friends and countless activities. Academically and athletically there are few to top her—in fact—she’s our idea of super . 22 •