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

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ROBERT HANSON Senior Play Committee; Prom Committee; Weather Vane 3, 41 ; Hi's Eye l2 ; Slide Rule Club 141 ; Catalyst Club 3, 4) ; H.-V 141 ; Track 13. 41 ; French Club 121. Bob. class Romeo, certainly has a way with the women. This bull session wit and journalistic success is probably meditating upon fame when he tells us that his life’s ambition is to shovel snow in Florida or operate an elevator in a one-story building. WILLIAM HARDCROVE Class Committees (2, 3. 4) ; Senior Play Cast; Mask and Mime 2. 3. 41 ; Band 2, 3, 41 ; Orchestra 12» ; Chorus 141 ; Hi-Y '3. 41 ; Red Cross 12. 31; Latin Club 13). Red is the tall good-looking fellow with the engaging personality. Although it's said gentlemen prefer blondes. Bill is broad-minded about it. He's a seasoned actor, having “trod the boards valiantly throughout high school Source of wind for the band. Bill’s an all-'round good fellow. HELEN HARDINC Academic Committee 12. 3) ; Girls' Sports (2, 3). Here's another young lady who plans a nursing career for herself, and she should certainly be commended. for her work will not be all roses and heartbeats. It's said that this petite girl has the unusual knack of designing lamp shades and likes to tinker in electrical shops. A bookkeeping enthusiast. Helen shines in this, her pet subiect. CAROLYN HARCAN Class Committee 13) ; Orchestra (2. 3. 4) ; Softball 12. 3) ; Volleyball (3). As an outstanding ’cello player of the orchestra. Snooky was among those who made the All-State Orchestra this fall She is a collector of those rare items, certificates of perfect attendance, dating from the mitten-on-stnngs era. During the summer migration, this speedboat owner becomes an Eagle Pointer of the first water. MARY )ANE HAYNES Senior Play Committee; Jr Aux. 12. 3. 41 ; Mask and Mime 12. 3. 4 ; Girls' Sports 2. 3. 41; Art Club (3. 4); Weather Vane 3. 4) This blond bombshell, sometimes called Goldie. haunts the sacred portals of W H S. Well-known by all for her artistic ability and personality, Mary Jane patronizes many of the local dances. Popular with everyone. Mary Jane is always surrounded by a flock of admirers. ANNE K. HEALY Senior Play Committee; Art Club 3. 41; Writers’ Club (4); Literary Club 14) ; Mask and Mime 2. 3. 4) ; Girls' Sports (2. 3. 41; Spanish Club (2). Give Anne a paint brush or a hockey stick and she'll be right at home. Play dozens upon dozens of twelve inch classical records and she’ll even smile. In the coming years we'll be sure to hear more about Anne’s unusual poetry and clever cartoons. • 29

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CHARLES CRADY Senior Play Committee; Band 3, 41; Orchestra 2. 3 ; Football 12); Choir 12. 3. 4); Wrestling (2, 3). Charlie is one little man who's always busy as a bee. Speeding on his way. he’s in and out of school, where he toots on his horn and endures Mr Warner's ten minute periods of silence. He has been a Boy “Sprout for several years, but why hasn't he sprouted? BARBARA CRAFF Mask and Mime (3 ; Library Council (2) ; Girls’ Sports 2. 3. 4) ; Latin Club 3 . Bobbie has made herself famous in the W.H.S. through swimming and fencing Recently she achieved her heart’s desire, a driver’s license. Do you know that she’s the “School Belle?” Her lack of qualms when it comes to cutting up worms and guinea pigs astounds her intimates. Paine Hall will claim her next year, so doctors beware! PHYLLIS CREEN Senior Play Cast. Mask and Mime 2, 3. 41 ; Library Council 3. Secretary 4); Spanish Club (3, 4) ; Art Club 31 ; Girls' Sports 2. 3, 4). Never a dull moment when “Phyl'’ appears on the scene. Flitting about the stage as “Essie” in the Senior Play. Phyllis demonstrated her well-known dramatic ability. Always ready to give a monolog, this exuberant senior has a treat in store for any audience. WILLIAM CUNDRUM Band 13. 4) ; Track (2) ; Latin Club 3) ; Service Club '3. 4). A navy man gone wrong. Bill's a Sea Scout who intends to go to West Point. With a military bearing. he is a perfect cadet, except for the fact that he is allergic to women. In the band he beats the mighty bass drum to keep the time Quiet but cheerful. “Mr. Ducrat. as he is popularly known, is a fine camping companion. |ACK HAHN Baseball W2, W3, W4) ; Football IW2. W3. W4) ; Basketball IW2. W3, W4). jack is one of those boys you sometimes read about—tall, dark and handsome. He’s the not-so-secret passion of half the girls, but has managed to resist them so far. This all around athletic star, with his pleasing, easy-going personality. is popular among the boys, too. We surely were glad to have you back again from Bordentown, Jack. DORIS HALL Forum • 3, 4) ; Spanish Club (4) ; Badminton 13, 4); Latin Club 2' ; Spring Sports 2, 3, 4). Unassuming but full of fun. Doris is always ready for a good time She loves to tease and especially gloats when the victim of her attentions blushes. A collector of swing music, she definitely prefers Glenn Miller to any other orchestra leader. Doris’s ability to “give and take will win her many friends at college 28 •

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VICTOR HEATH Slide Rule Club (4) ; Football (3 ; Spanish Club 14) ; Track 13). Vic. the mighty man with the bow. is quite an archer It's said that an elusive cottontail spurred him on to great success. Vic is a charter member of the Late Breakfast Club, an organization devoted lo the perpetuation of the fourth period lunch He's a favorite with the girls, there’s no doubt; ask him about Maine for further details. WILLIAM HEBLER Guidance Committee (4) ; Senior Play Committee; German Club 2. 3). Bill, an amateur automobile mechanic. is an expert at dissecting his Ford. For a $100 bill you can have the car—lock, stock and knocks, and there are plenty of knocks. Willie, who’s number one angel in 201, is favored with a dandy smile. He also has that little something that keeps the girls on his waiting list. WILLIAM HENRY Art Club 12. 3); Track (2, 3. 4) ; Football (4). Aviation, athletics, and art are Peco’s big three. His one ambition is to get into the air and stay. He’ll make it too. if his track ability to clear the bar two inches over his head has anything to do with it There is never a dull moment with Peco”, because he knows how to give and take, and keep ’em laughin’ ”! CILBERT HICKS Football (2. 3. 4) ; Wrestling (2) ; Hi-Y (3, 4). Gil, who has a special yen for senior secretaries, is best characterized by the words good sport . A substitute center on Coach Freeman’s undefeated team. Stinky rates sports high -baseball, wrestling, basketball, swimming, and all out-door activities. When it comes to disposition, Gil is cheerful and hard-working. That grin is a mile wide and means he’s a swell friend. FRANCES HIGGS Senior Play Cast; Girls’ Sports (4) ; Spanish Club (2). Frances is the smiling girl who conducts lessons in ptterbugging for her millions of friends waiting to play basketball. Her repertoire includes anything from rhumbas to cake walks and back again. She fumed in a super performance as Rheba in our Senior Play. In fact, she can be counted on to do a good job on anything you ask. RICHARD HINGLE Art Club (2. 3. 4) ; Choir (2, 3, 4) ; Glee Club (4). This courageous lad has hitchhiked more than one thousand miles by means of his untiring thumb and sturdy legs. He didn’t even shun the desolate roads of Canada on his travels. An inspired artist, he produces clever cartoons and pen and ink sketches; in fact, art in any med um. Dick has a pleasing bass voice which be contributed wholeheartedly to the Bovs’ Chorus. 30 •