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

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1951 volume:

TOevtpeCcC ScfooC TOc tfietcC, Tteeu pewey Ok etKenti tfUice “Pa t ■Westfield, dear Westfield, we sins’ to yon: IIV praise yon always for the many things you do. Schools know your reputation; we won't let it fall; Westfield victorious, the champion of all. For main' years the graduating classes of Westfield High have passed on to their successors the dream of a new school to replace the old one. And now, we, the Class of 1951, can leave to our underclassmen a reality - - a new, modern High School. N et these people will lack something that we have had. No longer will they have such a good excuse for complaining w hen thev just feel blue. The old joke about our ancient walls being upheld by the ivv can be used no longer in assemblies. The students will lose some of that feeling of success which comes from overcoming physical obstacles while seeking knowledge. We have outgrown the old buildings, but the spirit that has pervaded here should be remembered and cherished in the new. I bus it is for the students who will never know this school, as well as for those who are leaving it now that we present this final picture of life in our Westfield Senior High. The graduates of Westfield High will long remember the old tradition of the Senior Door, and the mans- times they risked detention to pass through those portals considered sacred to Seniors and faculty . . . dashing from building to building in the pouring rain . . . carving initials in the sturdy supports of the “chicken run” . . . the falling plaster and leaking radiators that gave zest to class periods... these and many other things which make W. H. S. unique, laughed at, and well loved. 'K e dedicate I he class of 1951 dedicates this thirtieth edition of the Weather Vane Annual to Mr, Melvin Michaels, in the hope that it will repay him in part for his faithful interest in teaching and his deep and friendly concern for his students. Even at the respective ages of two and four, Arthur and David Michaels display the ready smile that characterizes their father. Since Mr. Michaels' arrival at Westfield Senior High his imper-turable patience in class and his friendly assistance in many school activities have won him a firm place in our memories. A native of Union County, Air. Michaels attended Irvington High School and Montclair State Teacher's College. Later he earned lus .Master's degree from New York University and is now working for a Doctorate in Economics from Columbia I r.iversity. During the last war he was in the 76th Division stationed in Europe and received the Bronze Star for meritorious service. Mr. Michaels' imposing task, the teaching of English to the callow Sophomores who enter Westfield 11igh, never daunts him; for he is the kind of teacher who can even make his students like grammar. Scribbling illustrative sentences on the board in almost illegible script or deftly explaining the plot of “Julius Ceasar . he can always find a wav to make English lively, interesting, and lots of fun. Outside school hours. Mr. Michaels is as enthusiastic and hard-working in coaching the Cross Country, Outdoor, and Indoor track teams as he is in coaching his classes in school. Believing that “this school contains a large percentage of our future leaders w ho should be trained as such”, Mr. Michaels has worked earnestly to help us attain our goals. Because of his philosophy not only our class hut also every class that follows us will be better prepared to face - - and to better - - the world. Here Sergeant Michaels receives the Bronze Star from Colonel C. A. Masson as Colonel C. A. Harper looks on. r, v? Samuel Bunting B.A. Spanish Gaston Gesner B.S., B.A. French Clarence Jones B.S. li iology, Phy siogra phy Louise Theurcr B.S., M.A. English, German Graham Beck cl B.A , M V History Dolores Bordner B.A., M.A. English Carol Brinser B.A., M.A. Speech Y. (). Stcengrafe B. S., M.Kd. History Noel Taylor ILS. M.Ed. Biology 76e faculty ■ .. 'Infinite LTmund Allen B.A., M.S. Larin Catherine Flannellv B.S. Physical Education Dama Hill B.S., M.A. Mathematics Marion Scott B.S. I ihrarian Gertrude Four . B.A.. M.A. English, Latin Harriet Howard Art Anthony Ingram B.Sc. Instrumental .Music Harvcv Gerber B.S. .Mathematics W alter I:. Johnson B.S., M.A. Physics, Chemistry Joseph Freeman B.S. English, Safe Driving Ruth Cameron B� .. M.A History Margaret Dietrich B.S.. M.A. English Emerald Dillon ns.. M.i.d. Commercial Sub jeers Robert Duncan B.S. Pbv si cal E ducat io u Bart Ellis B.S.. M l tf. Mathematics Andrew Grav B.A., M.A. Guidance Janet Grimier B.A., M.A. Vocal .Music Alice Hall Assistant Librarian Stella Hemphill B.A. Spanish Annie Hewitt B.S., M. A Mathematics Corner Lewis B.S., M.Ed. History Milton Luxemburg Alice Pelton B.S.. M.A. Commercial Subjects English Bernard Thomas Ph.B.. M.S. English, Journalism John Thompson B.S. Industrial Arts C. Blair Rogers Ph.B., M.A. Chemistry, Biology Ruth Tombacher Music Gertrude Rogers B.S., M.A. Physical Education Howard Tomlinson B.S., M.S. Commercial Subjects 7 'Patience and TOiadoat Robert boose B.A., M.A. Principal Scaccv fcwan, Jr. B.S., M.A., PhD. Supervising Principal I larold Thompson B.S. Assistant to the Principal Isabella Dodds B.A., M.A., Guidance Director blcanor I )crl Secretary Ann Aberncthv Clerk Grace Bingham Clerk Jane Janies Clerk Mice Riker Clerk SdAwtial SetUnd Scettea Seivicet 3Err y 2£rnrtAS4XLsc I lie Senior Class officers meet in the sunnv library to dis-cuss the merits of our class seal, which was designed bv Jo Cardillo and Kathryn Nolan. l-rom left to right are Dick Smith, Treasurer; Fee Horner, President; Marcus Scarkos, Vice President; Fleanor Ponturo, Secretary; and Mr. Tomlinson, our ne class advisor. 10 ROBERT ALU • Bob' ... quiet, pleasant personality . . . soft, deep voice . . . sincere interest in people . . . gets a lot of fun out of life . . . devotes bis school time to earning good grades and enjoys sports in spare time. 3A riT BRUCE ANDERSON • Andie . . plays the guitar . . . fondness for hillbilly music . . . can argue out the Civil War with Southerners . . . always on the ball with wise-cracks . . champ- ion at canasta . . . retiring personality, except when with the boys. JEANNE ANDERSON • Jeanne . . . pert, talkative, and cheerful . . . excellent manager of the senior hockev teams . . . radical member of G.A.C . . never a dull moment with Jeanne, for even when she's being serious she’s fun. CLARA ANDERSON • the blonde with the long, smooth page-boy . . . and the bubbling personality . . . can remain cheerful in any situation . . . adds spice and sparkle to Westfield’s cheers in her job as a cheerleader. I HI. RES A APPI AT 10 • diminutive “Terry has great ambitions . . . is blessed with the ability to laugh convincingly even at unhumorous jokes . . . usually found in the typing room, working hard . . . relaxes during her spare time with equal intensity. DAVID ANDERSON • “Dave” . . . natural athlete, good student, and good friend ... a class leader . . . co-captain of the football team . . . but tops in other sports, too ... a disarming grin . . . one of our class’s most polite members. LYNN A m • Miss Alabama . . our rebel . . . smoothly dressed, a small, neat package of dynamite . . . good looks plus charming chatter . . . an outstanding pianist . . ardent lover of life and a good joke . .. Hi, there!” ROBI RT BAUIR • Bob . . . cars are his primary passion . . . spends much of his time on camping and hunting trips . . . slow to start activities. but intensely interested in everything he does once he gets working on it. I HI l.l Jl AN BARTLFTT • Helen”, active violinist in All State-Orchestra, also plays the French horn . .. satisfies her love for singing by belonging to choir in school and at church . . . holds a philosophic outlook on life. Cl ASAR BAVOSA • Ski ... quiet and placid . . . never rushes, no matter what the provocation may be ... lavish with friendly services to others . . . he is often seen driving a delivery truck around after school. RICHARD BARTLFTT • Dick . . . new arriv al from Oak Park in Chicago . . . captain of the soccer team in his recent home town . . . rarely separated from one or the other of his two Buicks . . . already well-liked for his easy friendliness. DONALD BAZLI Y • Rebel . . has one foot in Tennessee . . . other is in Yankee Stadium . . . has a broad hillbilly smile . . . lives with a guitar . laughs all the time . . . still is vaguely pu . .led by the South’s defeat DOUGLAS BAZ1 IN • ’•Punchy’ . . . blonde and easy-going • • the proud owner of .1 well-worn Model A . . . more at home in a Marine uniform . . . traveled the Mediterranean on the U. S. Enterprise . . . likes Dixieland. LOU AWT BECKER • Lou” ■ • cure, clever, and courteous arc the three “CV describing her . . envied because of her beautiful strawberry blonde hair . . . and the brilliant blush that comes and goes with such ease ... sympathetic manner. SUZANNE BEDELL • never a dull moment. “Sue” knows all the tricks . . . a brilliant smile for everyone . . . unique sense of humor . . . when Sue’s dark head pops in the door, get set for a good time. JEAN BEDELL • Jeanie” ... brains, voice, and personality . . . possesses a knack for being on the Honor Roll every rime . . . loves sports, especially basketball . . . most violent expression is Goodness gracious!” soprano member of Triple Trio. WALTER BENNETT • take a brilliant sense of humor ... a sparkling smile . . . and wavy blonde hair . . . mix well and you have “Walt” Bennett . . . manager of the swimming team and a valued member of the golf ream. JOAN BEDI LI • another twin . . . this one is the noisier half . . . always accompanied bv her bubbling, high-pitched giggle . . . also member of Triple Trio . . talented in art . • • often found working out vigorously on the basketball court Joanie 1 DOROTHY Kl NI GI R • ‘ l)ot-tie” . . . Miss Dodds' indispensable secretary and helper . . . she's quiet and den t.rc much of the time . . . but has a constant willingness to change to laughter and gaiety at a moment’s notice. FRANK BliTZ • ‘Sedge” . . . possesses spontaneous laughter ... is always chuckling ... an enthusiastic booster of the football team . . . enjoys everything he docs, from working in school to just loafing in his spare time. LAURA BIVONA • an ever-present, subdued glint of humor in her eye... quiet, unassuming good nature . . . shyness offset by a very real enjoyment of people ... the kind of friend who gives more than she takes. CONSTANCY. BIANCO • sweetness and charm . . . friendliness that shows in her ready smile and lights up her soft black eyes . . . efficiency and ability in her pre-sccrctarial course ... all this adds up to Connie”. HUGH BLODGKTT • Hugh . . interests center around math, photography, and music . . . plays clarinet in band and bass viol in orchestra . . . member of golf team ... many people have benefited from his skill with a camera. I DWARI) BITZI.R • “I ddie” . . active member of the swimming and golf teams . . . winning friendliness and a sharp wit . . . can fix any and every machine . . . people like him as much as he likes them. r.DWARI) BODKIN • better known as “Eddie . . . know n from Montague Street to Rio . . bothered bv w anderlust and a love of adventure . . . spends bis summers working on the high seas . inveterate collector of jazz records HARRY BOM SI R • a Westfield mainstav in football . . . has an intriguing way of talking . . . easygoing, believes in taking life as it comes . . . serious talks in the hall . . . likeable, and he deserves it BARBARA BOOR • her strong interest in music is shown by her ability as a piano player . . . lover of children . . . conscientious, determined worker and studier . . . poise and sweet serenity arc some of “Barb's outstanding attributes. CHARLES BRANDT • happy-go-lucky, lovable “Charlie” . . . contagious grin accompanied by a sidesplitting roar . . . natural leader . . takes his many honors in his stride . . . football, main love . . . forever eating to keep above his two hundred pounds. BARBARA BOWLES • the girl with the shy smile and cheery brown eyes . . . quiet on the surface, but with a happy-go-lucky personality underneath ... always dependable . . . one of the diligent members of Service Club. WALLACE BROW N • “Wally”. star fullback and popular letter man ... one of the most valuable members of the football ream . . shines on the dance floor as well as in sports . . . not just willing, but actually eager, to do work. 15 ROBI R b BULLOCK • tall, good-looking “Bobbie” is noted for bis unchanging, cheerful attitude . . . has an eye for the gals . . . enjoys singing and likes to write poetry, too . . . one of the safest drivers in school. JOHN CALLAHAN • ‘Johnny ... combination actor and journalist . . . but admired even more for his friendly attentiveness and effortless sympathy . . . hard worker . . . adept at making witty comments, either in actual words or by Ins facial expression. JOSI PHIM CARDILLO • a talented artist, co-designer of the class seal . . . a flashing smile and an ascending giggle . . . curly-haired “Jo” is especially happy when doing art or dramatic work . . . our Madonna in the Christmas tableaux. JOANNI CA.MPBI.L1. • a glint of mischief in Joanne’s eyes belies her seemingly calm exterior . . . activity in sports . . . membership in choir . . . and hard work in school keep her busy . . . but she has plenty of time for having fun. JAAILS CASSIDY • Jim ' . . . possessor of a subtle humor . . . lie is able to pull clever pranks without giving himself away . • • takes his education seriously enough, though . . . and loves to play tennis w henever he can. LI AWT CA.MPBLLL • tall, dark, good-looking “Lu” has won many swimming honors ... a bouncing laugh . . . enthusiastic over all sports . . . and she excels in them . . . graces Triple Trio as an alto . . a vital, de- ocndablc leader. l A . 7 16 EARL CLARK • Quawk” . . . his favorite greeting is a hearty “Vo!” . . . has a yen for shore life, especially in Massachusetts . . . up and coming chemistry student . . . riotous humor . . . ready with a fast comeback in any argument. RUSSELL COLE • Russ” ... packed full of spirit . . . universal friendliness . . . known for his original humor . . . and ability with women ... deep thinker .. . ambitious ... an asset to the football team . . . good looks and charming personality ... a wonderful dancer. JOAN CLARK • “Joanic or darkle . . . marked talent for losing things . . . lover of music, advocate of water skiing, hater of sarcasm . • • always rushing somewhere . • • l'cr cut® looks arc set off by a versatile, well-chosen wardrobe. DIANE COLIN • Diane” . . can talk less and get more said than any other member of the class . . . poise and quiet self-confidence . . . serenity . . . instinctive tact... easy attainment of outstanding grades ... accomplished linguist and natural scientist. JOHN CLARK • John” . . . exactness and accuracy describe John’s every action . . . lively, animated attitude in class . . . impossible grades . . . dignity and reserve that give way to genuine friendliness as you get to know him . . . genius at math and science. FLORENCE COLYER • “Flossie” . . . cuteness . . . husky voice . . . lovei of a good time, among other things . . . knitter of beautiful socks and sweaters . . . takes life just as it comes . . . hearty laugh . . . mischievous pranks . . . but serious sometimes, too ... a wonderful person. 17 RICHARD COOLEDGl • •Dick ’ . . . tall, good-looking, pleasant ... invaluable asset to the W.H.S. swimming team . . . one of the best back-strokers in the entire state . . . slow laugh that is a pleasure to hear ... good all-round personality. JAMES CUTLER • Jerry’ . . . naturalness with people . . . unlimited knowledge of jokes . . . terrific dancer . . . nice smile backed by pleasing personality . . . life of any gathering . . . energetic, enthusiastic cheerleader . . . neat, trim dresser . . . sharp wit. RONALD COOLEY • Ronnie” . . . soft voice . . . rocking laughter . . . happy temperament... sincere friendliness . . . difficult to anger . . . entertaining . . . almost a surplus of energy . . . two-vear member of All State Chorus. DOUGLAS DABNEY • Doug” . . . a good mechanic whose greatest joy is fooling around with cars . . . constitutionally incapable of taking things seriously ... reputation for helpfulness ... natural comedian with a large stock of lively quips and jokes. JOHN CUEVI R • John” . . . big, handsome, and assured ... enterprising and serious . . . fondly calls his Plymouth Alice” . . . missed football only once in three ycars-a rare and enviable record . . . sings in the I hirtccn and in Squire’s Quartet. KATHRYN I)AMITE • Kathy”... cute and kittenish . . . warm brown hair with more than a hint of red in it . . . student director of the fall play . . . actress in the one-act play . . • trusting nature . . . unselfish and very polite. BARBARA DAY • • Barbara” ... tall, well-dressed, good-natured . . . profusion of naturally curly blonde hair . . . surprised blue eves under long curling lashes . . . junior member of the Westfield .Music Club, playing both the piano and the organ ... trombone in band. JEAN Dl PAUW • “Jean . . . known for her sunny disposition . . . her ready sense of humor . . . her understanding . . . can be seen rushing to her job after school . . . enthusiasm and cheerfulness . . . full of pep and vigor .. . alw ays helpful. ANTHONY 1)1 CHI I I IS • Tony quiet and clever . . . hard worker . . . follows sports avidly . . . dry humor and a w arm smile ... a generous sprinkling of freckles . . . favorite occupations eating and w alking . . . famous for his “chartreuse Chevy. .MINI. DIAZ • “Mine” . . . short and pert... laughing hazel eyes . .. abundance of pep and energy ... an asset to Miss Hemphill's Spanish class, this seno rita has an authentic accent acquired by spending a summer in Cuba. DONNA Dl GNI N • Donna . . . sparkling eyes and a lovely complexion, topped by deep black hair . . . intriguing w ay of talking . . . full of zest . . . just sparkles w ith fun . . . smooch wardrobe . . . one with many friends . . . sweetness and 100 sincerity. H.I.IN Dll-.KI NBACH • “1 lien” . . . sparkling w ith fun and energy . . . always active . . . choir. Triple Trio, band, chorus . . . distinctive laugh . . . eternally in high spirits . . . drive and fixed determination that make achiev ement of her objectives a foregone conclusion. 19 Dil l I: BACM • Dicf . . carefree greetings in ROBLRT or Bob . . . carefree greetings in a deep bass voice . . . often seen in his ’47 Stndebaker with the press card on it . . . likes stock car racing . . . deeply interested in journalism . . . works on the Hi's-Eve. I HI IMA DILI.I Y • Thelma . . . tall, willow blonde . . . intensely blue eyes . . . snappy twirler . . . full of fun . . . always in a state of confusion . . . and always rcadv with a laugh . . . proud of her long fingernails . . . constant chatter . . . witty expressions. G1LBLR I Dll I RICH • Gil . . . good-looking and a dapper dresser .. . an unfaltering Red Sox fan . . . active member of Hi-Y and Literary Club . . . handsome smile . . . plays basketball . . . three-letter man in golf . . . outspoken manner. DAVID DIMYOODIl • Dave ... flame-red hair and a slow, easy smile . . . high political principles and oratorical ability . . . president of Union Count)- Student Council . . . letterman in football and basketball . . . singer in Thirteen, choir, and Glee Club . . . flatteringly attentive listener. BARBARA DIXON • Dixie . . . vi id auburn hair complemented by a creams complexion and cinnamon-colored freckles . . . impishly cute . . . easily excited . . . effervescent disposition and an infectious giggle ... active in chorus and as a squad leader . . . Spanish Club . . . Mask and Mime. PATRICIA DOLAN • Patty . . . frank interest in life . . . subtle humor . . . contagious giggle . . . main worry is school . . . exuberant and full of sparkle . . . active in Mask and Mime . . . the brightest smile . . . undying energy . . . easy to talk to . . . equally easy to listen to. MARJORIL LCKHAR I • Margie” . . . a tiny, petite blend of many good traits. .. shy, sweet voice ... quiet but effective contribution to various activities . . . her tact and sunny disposition cheer many a gloomy friend when things go wrong. PATRICIA DRAKE • Patty” . . . famous for her giggle . . . that spontaneous, bubbling sound never to be equaled ... if there is humor in any situation, this cheerful blonde is sure to discover it and share it with those around her. ROBERT LOW ARDS • Bob” . . . carrot-red hair . .. active in music and dramatics . . . cheerleader . . . member of the swimming squad . . . mild disposition . . . nice manners . . . conscientious . . . generous with his time . . . originality in ideas . . . enjoys a controversial discussion. DOUGLAS DU BOIS • Dougic ... experience in Technicians' club and abilitv as an electrician make him a valued handyman . . . possessor of a friendly wink ... a skilled camper . .. attended the Boy Scout Jamboree at Valley Forge last summer. HARRIET F.LLFR.MAN • Harriet” . . . green eves and beautiful long brown hair . . . takes her time about everything she docs ... smooth clothes on a trim figure . . . enjoys the social side of school . . . appetite for pizza pie. 21 JOHN FLINT • John ... will help anyone ... warm personality ... smiles from car to car . . . excellent student . . . easy talker ... can bluff the gullible with accomplished skill and ease ... aptitude for making witty remarks . . . track and cross country sejuads. DORIS EWART • “Doris” . .. wonderful parties . . . always prepared for a good time . . . gay intervals at the shore ... constantly Hitting some place . . . active in choir . . . nice clothes ... loves to sleep ... always with a crow d having a hilarious time. CAROL FOO L • “Footie” . . . small but important member of our class... her naturally curly hair gets straight from setting . . . firm supporter of Dixieland and Louie Armstrong . . . lack of guile makes her an easy victim for jokers. EDWARD I II LD • Eddie or I d” . . . quiet, serious, and self-contained ... determinedly ambitious for a writing career . . . author of realistic sea stories . . . worked on write-ups for the 11 Ciitber Wine . . . Treasurer of Writers' Club . . . loves the sea. RAYMOND FORD • Ray . . . energetic m everything lie does. .. interested in all sports, and spends much time working on Ins sports scrapbook . . . black, curly hair . . . can often be found at the Y playing basketball . . . constant card player. 5 2 e,rh cirT ROBERT FORTINER • Bob” . . . likeable . . . mellow tenor in choir. Glee Club, and Thirteen . . . contributes his talents as a sax and clarinet play to school and outside bands . . . lover of good dance music . . . fast sprinter in track. 22 it ALAN FOSTER • “Foust” . . . football and track team member . . . his pride and joy is his “Foustmobile, a time-worn Model A . . . seemingly without worries of his own and always willing to help his friends solve their problems. FLORENCE FREEMAN • “Sandy . . . efficient and reliable . . . sea-green eyes ... a Latin lover . . . four-vear Latin student and active member of I .atin Club ... usual seriousness broken by a sweet smile . .. fondness for royal blue . . . discriminating choice of clothes . . . volatile temperament. VIRGINIA FOX • “Ginns .. . sunny disposition and a hearty sense of humor . . . loves sports, especially swimming and horse-back riding . . . f roud owner of a hard-won driver’s icense . . . adds zip to any conversation ... always busy. BARBARA GARRETT • “Barbara . . . stand by! here we have an artist with writing talent too . . . finciv molded features. .. soft, low voice ... a rush of words ... a dogged worker with good ideas and the determination to carrv them out. CAROLE FREEMAN • “Whiz .. . generous and unaffected personality ... mobile, expressive features... clear blue eves . . . never passes by a friend without a cheerful greeting . . . hard competent worker who earns good marks . . . attractive and dependable ... loves to tango. NOREEN GAR I LAND • Norecn . . . shy, irresistible charm, which attracts friends . . . ordinarily rather retiring, she makes an aggressive and competent backfield player in hockey . . . a sincere, capable worker who finds enjoyment in helping others. 23 WILLIAM GEBLER • “Bill or “Gcb” . . . mischief under a mask of complete innocence . . . with one of the highest bowling averages in W. 11. S., Bill also finds time for Y-league basketball, ping pong, and loyal support of the Cardinals. HELEN GOIK1 MEYER • “Cock” . . . sophisticated, but at times ridiculously silly . . . high ambitions for 3 dancing career . . . never still fur a minute . . . determination that’s unbeatable . . . generous to a fault . . . just bubbles over with spirit. KATHERINE GIBBS • Kitsie . . . accomplished pianist . . . deep alto voice . . . vivacious . . . full of spark . . . her curlv head always has somethin going on inside of it . . . loves to be ridiculous . . . vet is thoughtful and sympathetic . . . always a smile ... trulv an individualist. STEPHEN GRACEY • “Steve” . . . the soft-spoken but determined lad who sees that W.H.S. students keep up with current events by delivering them the Times and Tribune .. . quiet simplicity and friendliness. . . original ideas ... a ready smile and a warm “Hi! SARAH GIUMMARRA • Shortie” . . . pleasing disposition and a soft, friendly “Hello . . . busy Library Council worker . . . one of those unusual individuals who can chew gum constantly in class without being noticed by the teacher. CAROLINE GRANDER • Caroline ... that angelic look about Gran-dull hides the roguish sparkle in her eyes . . . rose-pink checks . . . industrious knitter of argylcs . . . lover of many assorted species of animals, which have often been housed under the Grander roof. 24 ROBERT GRANT • Bob” ... w inning mixture of exuberant clow n and serious thinker . . . choir president w ho also sings in Glee Club, Thirteen, and All State Chorus . . . participates in church and Y activities . . . capable artist and executive . . . sports . . . all-Tound abilitv. PATRICIA GREER • Patty ... unceasing flow of alternate chatter and laughter . . . almost instinctive appreciation of any joke, and an inexhaustible store of her own ... valuable asset to a water-ballet team . . . knitting sweaters is a specialty. WILLIAM HALSEY • Bill” ... a talented member of our class ... handy at drawing and painting . . . pitcher in baseball . . . practically lives at the Y, where he swims and plays basketball . . . perpetual cowlick . . . ever-lasting smile. ANN GRISSINGER • Griss” . . . boisterous laugh . . . constantly in a pickle . . . but always manages to get out . . . easy to be with . . . loves to rough-house . . . puppy-dog eyes . . . full of spunk ... fascinating stories... long talks on the phone . . . seldom worries. GEORGE HARBT • “George” . . . friendly attitude plus an even disposition makes him an easy person to get along with . . . dependable . . . nice-looking, too . . . interested in anything to do with cars... model A that putts along at about 20 m.p.h. ROLAND HALL • Duke” ... a tall boy with a long stride . . . gray Plymouth . . . spends lots of time at Echo Lake Park these days . . . famed for his “cutting-up in the library . . . innocent mischief . . . good grades in all his studies. 25 LILLIAN IIARRIS • “Lil” ... dainty, petite sister of a brawny brother . . . a warm, cottony-soft voice ... nothing can make her hurry . . . frank, honest opinions given without hesitation . . . big, bright, shoebutton eyes . . . lives for roller skating. ROBFR I HARCOURT • Bob” .. a giant in his own right ... stands well over six feet . . . rilled with eager friendliness . . . unceasing enthusiasm ... quietly humorous... owner of the biggest, widest, happiest grin in the school. JUDITH MARTI • • Judy” ... a welcome addition to W.H.S.. .. deep, vibrant voice, both in speaking and singing . . . seems reserved, until you see her smile . . . rich brown hair . . . an attractive bounce in her walk . . . resonant laugh. AUSTIN I IARRIS • “Bucky” ... one of our defensive linemen . . . can spin many a long and convincing yarn . . . unique sense of humor . . . ow ner of a dilapidated but jaunty Ford ... a swinging w alk and 3 flirting way. JAYNI HA VMS • ‘Jayne' . . vivid red hair and a bright personality to match . . . summers in Maine . . associate editor of school paper . . fondness for hunting wild ducks . . a dash of spice in her make-up . . lively and interesting. E-'Halscy BARBARA IILI RICH • Heerich” .. . busy all the time . .. active in choir . . . co-captain of cheerleaders . . . plenty of initiative and vitality . . . dry humor that keeps everybody laughing . . . precision and neatness in dressing ... an ardent Westfield booster. 26 BARBARA HERR • “Barbara . . . “Well, 1 don't know about that . . . secretary of French Club . . . active in Mask and Mime . . . the lowest, softest voice . . . sparkling eyes . . . quiet but a real friend . . . will help vou when vou need advice. EDGAR HOWARD • “Ed” ... our halladccr, well-known for his beautiful tenor voice and his “singin’” guitar . . . All Stare Chorus . .. swimming and track team members .. . winner of God and Country award in scouting ... Eagle Scout ... his own radio program. FA I RICIA HERRINGTON • Fat . . . copper-haired ... a redhead without the traditional temper . .. puppy-dog friendliness and complete, unembarrassed frankness . . . catchy laughter and unquestioning generosity . . . capable job in G.A.C., Mask and Mime, and the Weather Wine. MARSHAL I HOWARD • Marshall . . . the boy w ith the butch . . . mathematically and mechanically minded . . . hobby is motors.. . perseverance in football, as in everything he attempts . . . aptitude for engineering . . . always worried, but seems to pull through troubles easily enough. LEE HORNER • I.eo” to his Spanish-class companions . . . president of the Senior Class ... nice baritone voice . . . choir. Glee Club, and Thirteen . . . always laughs ar just the right rime . . . hates people w ho talk too much . . . true school spirit. DIANE HUNTER • Diane” . . . fun-loving girl .. . lives in happy confusion .. . has a remark for everything . . . an angel in the tableaux . . . polished manners . . . big dimples . . . great help to G.A.C. . . . sly game of bridge . . . downfall is math . . . and parking a car. 27 8 l i RICHARD JENKINS • Dick, or Hook in basketball circles . . . lean, lanky, anti good-looking . . . six-foot-four captain of this year’s basketball team and an outstanding player . . . noted for his spontaneous witticisms and good-natured sarcasm. HELEN HUNTLEY • “Wishy” . . . vivacious charm and appealing mannerisms . . . possessor of an enormous variety of original expressions ... loyal football fan, who rarely misses a Varsity or J.Y. game . . . dismisses her worries with a shrug of her shoulders. LINDA JOHNSON • Linda . . . dark-haired, attractive, and versatile best describes this All State Band member and All State hockey goalie . . . All State Chorus as a junior . . . customary tranquillity broken only by exciting debate . . . considerate and polite. SHIRLEY JACOBUS • Shirley ... smart, good-natured, and friendly . . . an attentive listener, interested in anything her friends want to talk about . . . can’t bear to miss a Yankee game on the radio . . . serious student . . . active in Rainbow Girls . . . good friend. RICHARD JOHNSON • Dick . enviable unconcern and care-free attitude toward life . . . hop-along gait .. . enjoys hunting .. . fond of animals . . . noted for tall tales of his hunting experiences... indistinguishable handwriting w hich he has to translate for friends. PATRICIA KO.MICH • Patty” . . . the girl who lives on the hill . . . loves sports and animals . . . slap-stick, sidesplitting humor . . . ability to bring people out of the blues by making them see the funny side of their troubles . . . owns her ow n horse. 28 J PHILIP KRAFT • “Phil . . . deep sense of values . . . understanding . . . aptitude for seeing the lighter side of a situation ... a cheerful word whenever it is needed . . . will be remembered for his tine acting in .Mask and .Mime productions. jGt ANT JUNK KUKBLER • “June . . . great respect for others.. . promising secretary ... gay little giggle ... likes music and cakes ... inquisitive ... dreams of a home with many little halls in it . . . likes to go undecided places in her ’49 Plymouth. CHARLES KREE • “Charlie . . . fun-loving, friendly, and laugh-provoking . . . moves lazily, but his slow ness hides energy . . . excells in hunting . . . likes to dismantle cars and sec what makes them run . . . participates in many singing programs. W ILLIAM KYRIOGLOU • “Bill ... short and wiry ... president of the Episcopal Youth Fellowship . . . active in sports . . . excels in math . . . musically minded . . . loves to harmonize, cither in Glee Club or in the locker rooms. MARGARET KRUSE • “Margie . . . one who finds almost anything worthwhile or interesting . . . terrific-job as co-editor of the yearbook . . . honest scholastic ability . . . tactful .. . smiling personality . . . will help anyone tackle a problem . . . highly respected . . . All State Chorus member. GEORGIA LAMBERT • “Georgia . . . horse lover . . . passion for White Diamond hamburgers . . . and icecream sandwiches . . . with her looks it is understandable why she is a model ... obtains a variety of highly original answers to any math problem. 29 RICHARD LA ROZA • “Richie” ... king of the “ Happy-go-luckies” . . . attitude of carefree nonchalance . . . wide, cheerful grin . . . co-captain of the sw imming team and a three-letter man in tennis. .. supplies many of the low notes in the Thirteen .. . All State Chorus. ANNETTE AIac.MILLAN • “Mac” . . . always whizzing around some place . . . source of vitality unending . . . has trouble getting to French on time . . . favorite expression “Don’t hit me, my mother hit me there.” ALFRED LINDEN • “Al” ... noted for his smile, to those who can see so high . . . ardent basketball player . . . loyal Dodger fan . . . gangling walk . . . a joker with a fine sense of humor ... often found at the V. MARGARET MALCOLM • Margie’’ . . . happy-go-lucky girl whose cheerfulness is contagious . . . four-vear French student, with a genuine “ou-la-la accent . . . pert nose that wrinkles up when she laughs . . . throaty chuckle . . . dramatic ability used in school ami outside plays. JOAN LOW I LL Joan’’ . . . always in a muddle . . . knows all the news all the time . . . perpetual motion . . . Bumble Boogie on the piano . . . positively the biggest smile . . . street before her house always looks like a parking lot... a memorable driver. DOLORI S MARQUARDT • Dee” . . . w in . piijuant humor . . . always wildlv rushing some place . . . main interests arc journalism and dramatics . . . student director of the fall play ... a natural comedienne whose talents have been increased by laugh-provoking practice . . . loves her cat. 30 WILLIAM MARTIN • Bill ' or “W illie” ... natural, uninhibited actor, both in class and on the stage ... in two successive Mask and Mime productions . . . active Hi-Y member . . . also a participator in many school musical events. THOMAS MASON • -Tommy” . . . decided propensity for mischief . . . his engaging grin and quick talking can extricate him from most of his difficulties .. . ruler of the roads in his ’40 Mercury ... a sergeant in the Junior Essex Troop. BARBARA MAR 1YN • “Bobbie” . . . studious and energetic . . . her interest in other people is especially flattering because it is so unaffected and sincere . . . the charm of calmness and serenity . . . has her plans definitely made for missionary teaching. WILLIAM MASURIAN • “Bill . . . unquenchable good nature ... a source of endless amusement to his friends . . . vitality and animation . . . worked during the summer as a recreation director at one of the town playgrounds ... makes a wonderful friend. H I A I HO.MAS MARTZ • -Tom” . . . co-editor of the Hi's-Eye . . . with a special aptitude for the sports page ... sports enthusiast... asset ro the basketball and golf teams ... brand of humor distinctly all his own . . . exercises pushing his newly acquired car. ROBLR 1 MATLF.R • Bob” ... an eager football fan from a football family . . . natural scientist.. . broad, hap-pv, recurrent grin . . . calm good nature ... a restful person to be around . . . academic leanings don't keep him away from many other activities. 31 NANCY MATHIS • “Nan” . . . spirited, witty, vivacious . . . peppy cheerleader . . . habit of driving with the emergency brake on . . . glasses shading from light pink to deep ultraviolet on the frame . . . likes “I ielps . . . adds gaiety to her classes. ELIZABETH MEHLE • Beth” . . . quiet and unassuming . . . enviable shortage of worries . . . never hurries ... prompt, eager, enthusiastic follow er of suggestions . . . squad leader in gym . . . loves sports . . . producer of ironic wisecracks that keep her friends entertained. BARBARA McCLURI • Behe . . . dimpled smile and long, silver-blonde hair . . . loud, irrepressible laughter . . . frequent fits of hilarity . . . loves jewelry . . . copious and never-failing supply of understanding and generosity . . . attracted by the shore. PHYLLISMELHOSE • Phyllis ... example of perfect poise . . . soprano in choir . . . junior member of the Westfield Music Club . .. accomplished pianist... active in .Mask and Mime and Red Cross Council . . . staunch and loyal rooter for Westfield. BESSIE Me CL UR E • Bessie” or “Alac” . . . cheerful and friendly . . . welcome newcomer . . . has traveled all over the country . . . hails from Montana . . . terrific horseback rider works on a ranch during vacations likes to ice skate .. . one of eleven children. EDITH MEYERS • “Edith . . . snappy twirler . . . can be found at horse shows ... or dog shows . . . her Dalmatian lias won many honors . . . she lias also won honors in horse shows . . . tall and slim . . . enjoys art work ... hardly ever serious. 32 LOIS MILLER • “Lois . . always laughing . . . strawberry blonde hair . . r avid Gilbert and Sullivan fan . . . forever forgetting things . . . plays trombone in band . . . w onderful taste in clothes . . . never stops rushing places . . . has many interests. S I I PHI N Mi l I OS • ‘'Steve'' . .. mixture of energy and brains... clever in class . . . good man in an argument . . . handles a car smoothly and deftly . . . peppv in gym activities . . . finds almost even thing enjoyable and interesting. | lb MORAN • Neil . . warm, rollicking personality . . . broad smile excels in mathematics and stands high in his class . . . always ready to argUe for what he thinks right . . inspires vitality in all those around him ... able basketball player. DONALD Mt'RPHN • ”l)on . . cars his main interest.. . usually either tinkering with his own or watching the stock car races . . . works at Hcr-sliev’s Ice Cream store after school . . . quiet interest in everything that goes on around school. OTTO MORCH • Otto . . . quiet most of the time, until his sense of humor comes to the fore . . . spends every spare minute zooming around in his beloved blue Ford . . . works in Milady's shop ... a likeable person. MARYLOU NAKTHING • “Alary-lou . . . long, ash-blonde hair . . . and a delicate complexion . . . cool green c cs ... a decided individualist . . . very independent . . . tops the lisr of knitters w ith fifteen handmade sweat crs • • • effervescent personality. 33 DOROTHY M IN • Dotty . . . sweet and friendly . . . active in sports and Mask and Mime . . . lively twirlcr . . . player of tennis . . . knitter of ar-gylcs . . . always has time to fill in where she is needed, despite her many activities. THOMAS O’RORKL • Tom . . . more fun in a classroom! . . . livens the atmosphere . . . active around school . .. nothing can wipe that smile off his face . . . and nothng can keep you from laughing at Ins wisecracks. CLAIR I- NOLAN • “Claire . . active in all class activities . . . appreciates good humor . . . excellent leader . . . co-captain of the cheer squad . . . brimful or fun . . . curly blonde hair . . . jood figure . . . constantly spilling things . . . consistently pleasant humor . . . adores Richard Widmark. ANN I I II OSII R.MAN • “Annette” . . . helpful and considerate . . . scrupulous politeness at all times . . . excited squeal . . . loves to ice skate . . . impeccable neatness adds to her attractive appearance ... varied supply of scarves . . . keen sense of humor. 9 KATHRYN NOLAN • Kath” or “Kitten . . . co-designer of class seal . . . adores tall, dark-haired men . . . energetic co-captain of cheerleaders . . . loves dill pickles ... a constant tease . . . know'll for her “cure confusion when he pulls one of her famous blunders. NANCY O’I I () • loot . .. piano player . .. pla s French horn and cello too . . . soprano in choir . . . member of Westfield Music Club . . . appreciates good humor with torrents of giggles . . . Yankee fan . . . along with her music finds time for many other activities. 34 I.l W IS PARKS • Lewis ... friendly dignity . . . efficient manager of this years baseball team . . . loves to do physics experiments, of ail things . . . model railroading takes up much of his time .. . combination or brains and ingenuity. HI RCULI S PLNSA • Here . . . can always be counted on for a cheerful greeting in the halls . . . enjoys Y-league basketball and bowling . . . baseball also rates high . . . Ins hobby of photography takes up much of lus spare time. CHARM S PA I II.RSON • Pat . . . often found on the tennis court, where he has proved himself to be a plaver of unusual ability and an indispensable member of the team . . . tall, lanky, good-natured ... up on all the news all the time. BARBARA PI I I.RSON • Petie” . . . high spirits that simply cannot be dampened . . . her “Ay, ay. ay. Maria” will stick in our memories . . . pump-ernickle and tuna fish sandwiches are favorites with her ... a snappy dresser who achieves stylishness without looking over-sophisticated. CHARLOTTE PATTON • Lottie . . . natural acting ability . . . always has an amusing anecdote, told with charming exaggeration . . . clear, beautiful soprano voice . . . loves to play jokes . . . the cutest blush . . . drives ever)-where with Sam. her rubber Indian. PATRICIA PETITT • known to all as “Tish . . . the last of the Petitt clan . . . cutcness with a touch of southern sweetness . . . favorite remark, “Let’s go west”. . . loves dogs, parties, and just being silly . . . dimpled giggle. 35 DOROTHY PETOSKY • ‘Dot ’. . . loves to read and can always be found with books . . . slim . . . smiling eyes . . . full of fun . . . an ambitious miss who manages to keep up her school work and work in Alurphv's as well. GRACE FINK) • “Grace ... lively, eager, and talkative . . . loves to sing popular songs ... a friendly person with a happy greeting for everyone . . . seeing movies is her favorite freetime occupation .. . sewing, her favorite subject. BERNICE PEE I PEER • “Bunny .. . what there is of this tiny girl is packed with vitality . . . small and sweet . . . Honor Society member . . . secretary of Student Council . . . subtle charm . . . . petite . . . smooth figure . . . nice clothes... easy to please. ELEANOR PONTURO • “El . . . excellent student . . . hard w orker . . . 1 lonor Societs member . . . secretary of the Class of ‘51 ... Mr. Stcengrafc couldn't do without her assistance . . . president of Library Council . . . uncontrollable gift of gab. ' I IN A PIDOTO • “Tina” . . infectious little giggle . . . just like a tiny jack-in-the-box . . . always a witty comment . . . cooperation plus . . . shining green eyes . . . quite a collection of sweaters . . . straight-forward opinions . . . will make a wonderful secretary. torn — 8 RICHARD FRI NTISS • Dick ... inexhaustible supply of energv . . . often found at the Y, playing basketball or bowling ... flute player in band . . . good dancer . . . willing to share his homework with any friend who’s hard up for time . . . unusual ideas. 36 JUNE RAPP • ' June ... one of our cheerleaders . . . baby blue eyes . . . high, soft voice . . . bubbling laugh . . . Christmas in Florida ... a scenic sight at the shore every summer . . . active in G.A.C. . . . beautiful yellow convertible, all her own ... generous w ith her time. LYLES RING! • “Lvle . • • president of Technicians’ Club . . . indispensable authority on stage lighting ,.. one of Mr. Allens stalwarts on the swimming ream . . . lover of the great outdoors . . . passion for hunting and fishing. LEROY REDD • Buddy” to his friends and to football fans ... a fast, hard-fighting halfback on the Blue Devil football team ... a trackman, too . . . modest and friendly . . . reading. as well as sports, occupies much of his time. DOUGLAS ROBINSON • Doug” . . . adept at making conversation . . . lopsided grin . . . enthusiastic student or higher mathematics . . . can pick the opposite of an debate and out-think the opposition . . . lieutenant in Junior Essex Troop. RICHARD R1ETZ • Dick” . . . this quiet boy is well liked by his classmates . . . shyness overcome bv a friendly and gracious personality . . . ardent Cub rooter ... a letter winner in football . . . unstinting admiration for the accomplishments of anv friend. JOHN RODEWIG • Johnny” . . . perpetual motion . . . universally liked . . . often seen in his yellow convertible. newly inherited from Ins brother . . . definite academic abilities . . . tinkers with cars in his free time . . . serious, but with the friendliest smile. 37 ADELAIDE RUGGER! • Adele” . . . glow ing personality . . . slow easy wav of talking .. . keen interest in life . . . ambitious. . . genuinely sweet. . . known for her dark hair and eyes . . . good listener . . . loves photography and music . .. active on make-up committee. MARCIA SANK • “Marcia” ... agile hockey forward . . . student director of the Senior Play ... flutist in orchestra and band . . . platoon leader in her gym class... a plotter of madcap mischief with a Hair for originality. VIRGINIA RUGH • “Ginny” . . . sincere, considerate interest in her many friends . . . All State Hockey Team member... accomplished sportswoman ... conscientious treasurer and supporter of the G.A.C. . . . president of S -teens ... a hard-working choir alto for three years. MARCUS SCARKOS • “Marc” . . . vice president of the Senior Class . . . friendliness and quiet courtesy ... always willing to lend anything to anybody . . . active Hi-Y member . . . plays in bowling, basketball, and baseball leagues at the Y. SHIRLEY SANFORD • “Shirley” ... personality unlimited . .. one of the finest leaders and best all-around girls in the school . . . the drive behind such major projects as the Junior Prom and the yearbook . . . skillful tennis, hockey, and basketball player. KATIIRYX SCI! ARM ANN • Kay” . . . or “Katie” . . . peaceful eyes . . . quiet serenity . . . tremendous debater . . . terrific sewer ... in and out of every activity . . . valuable member of choir and Triple Trio . . . quite a canasta player ... always has a saving to suit the occasion. 33 ROB! RT SCHISSEL • “Boh” or “Schiss . . . short, dark, and good-looking . . . possessor of a Hashing grin . . . fluent conversationalist . . . entertaining choir member . . . likes to get out with the boys . . . constantly amused bv life. J DONALD SINGER • ‘Don” • never seems to And anything wrong with life . . . happy all the time . • imaginative interest in the future, as shown by his notebook sketches of space ships and men from Mars . . . avid reader. ROSE SI LLINO • Rose” . . . shy and quiet . . . short little bundle of sweetness . . . determined in everything she docs . . . never in a hurry . . .Air. Tomlinson’s able assistant . . . her occasional smiles are well worth waiting to see. i DONALD SMITH • “Don or Smit-ty” . .. tall and likeable . . . the center of attraction at hen parties... superior ice skater and star hockey player . . . zooms around in a 3 Chevy . . . motors arc his main attraction. J DORIS SIGMUND • Doris” . . . tiny and trim ... pert, witty, and well-liked . . . loves dogs and horses .. . can often be found at dog shows, or else reading about them . . . lively member of the twirling squad. JEANNE SMITH • Jeanne” . . . thoughtfulness toward her friends . . . a cheerful, unperturbed outlook on life . . . accurate typist and skillful taker of shorthand . . . devoted fan of the roller derby ... a well-developed, but always kind, sense of humor. 39 IGNASIO SPINA • “Ignat” ... seemingly subdued, hut filled with fun and pep when with friends . . . helping in his father’s store occupies much of his time . . . but he isn’t too busy to add to the melodies of the Glee Club. RICHARD SMITH • Dick” or “Smitty . . . star hurlcr and captain of the Blue Devil baseball team . . . treasurer of the Senior Class . . . represented the boys on the School Athletic Council . . . firm admirer of dem Bums . . . fricndlv and likeable. RICHARD SPRAGUE • “Sitch” or “Dick” . . . capable football manager for three vears . . . -league basketball player . . . member of the track team . . . noted for his perceptive humor and original witticisms . . . dancing rates high among his favorite occupations. FLORA BI IT SMYFRS • • Flossie” . . . mender of broken hearts . . . hard worker in all activities ... tremendous, unfaltering idealism ... original seamstress . . . ever-present little black pattern book . . . skill and imagination in writing . . . happy disposition . . . true friend. AI LISON SI AGFA • “Allison” . . . engaging enthusiasm for even thing life has to offer. . . gamin features and slanting: brown eves . . . alto in choir . . . hockey player . . . quick-witted opponent in anv debate . . . capably supervises the Hi's-Eyc ... I ionor Society member. LOIS Sill I S • Lois’ . . . strawberry blonde with a radiant smile . . . natural curls . . . active member of Rainbow Girls . . . sticks up for w hat she thinks is right... passion for being on time to her classes. DAVID STORR • “Dave” ... one of the smaller but livelier members of the class . . . interests .ire model railroading and woodworking . . . fondness for liverwurst sandwiches... active in dramatics and other after-school activities. CARL TATOR • Carl” . . . small but with a great personality . . . able captain of the cross country team . . . a topnotch milcr . hard worker . . . interested in animals and agriculture . . . ready laugh . . . fun to talk to . . . radiant good humor. FRANK VECCHIO • Frank” . . . hard-working football player . . . talent for taking life as easy as possible . . . but a hard worker when needed . . . likeable . . genuine friendliness . . . witty in class . . . can be serious at the right time. 111 INN TO.MFOHRDF • “Tommy . . . tall, red-heaoed, and distinguished-looking . . . one of those unusual phenomena, A physics students ... an F.sscx trooper . . . talented pianist . . . natural horseman ... a lover of Dixieland melody .. . excellent narrator for the Christmas tableau. RUSSELL VENTIMIGLIA • “Russ” . . . always a hearty hello . . . deep, short laugh . . . sincere friend . . . likes sports . . . athletic build ... an active, good-natured fellow . .. unfailing high spirirs . . . talkative, inquisitive, peppy ... a bright spot in our dim and dreary halls. % MARIBLL TUCKER • Maribel” . . . a near appearance, a warm smile, and a brisk “Hello!” . . . President of Red Cross Council . . . handles a variety f activities calmly and deftly . . . berravs confusion only by an uncontrollable blush. 41 V 9 XAXCY VOORI IM S • Butch ... great confidence . . . passion for Canada after a summer spent there . . . aquatic sports . . . chocolate ice cream . . . makes a w icked potato salad . . . loves to travel . . . always laughing and jovial... independent. HARVEY VILLA • “Harvey . . . the screech of tires and the smell of hot rubber . . . Harvey is off again . . . in one of his Fords . . . Yankee fan from way back . . . enjoys vacationing in Florida . . . large and colorful assortment of sports shirts. RONALD WALKER • “Ronnie ... straight, sandy hair . . . gets real enjoyment out of singing . . . bright ties and colored shirrs . . . w inner of first prize in a safety poster contest here . . . will do anything to help a friend in trouble. FRANK VITALE • “Frank . . . smooth looks . . . neat smart dresser . . . member of every musical organization a hoy may join . . . loves to fix his blue Pontiac . . . often seen driving his parents' car when he can’t get his own back together. MARGARET W ALLACE • “Peggy . . . small package of sunshine . . . adds zip to any gathering . . . takes a crack at anything . . . dimpled smile . . . plenty of bounce . . . sincere, hard worker . . . concocter of yearbook write-ups. DONALD I Bill R • “Don . . . quiet, good-humored, and easy-going . able to take any amount of kidding w ithout getting angry ... laconic speaker, Boston accent . .. charmingly crooked smile. FRANC INK WFISS • “Fran . . . slim and svelte . . . beautiful clothes, set off by tasteful accessories, add to her striking appearance . .. performed in Little Women in Carnegie Hall.. . New York dramatic lessons . . . new member of G.A.C. this year. J. QEoett SHIRLFY WILLIAMS • “Shirl” .. . noted for her peaches and cream complexion . . . happy smile . . . among her favorite sports swimming and ice skating rank first . . . another hobby is oil painting . . . efficient worker in the commercial department. JAMES WIANT • “Jim . . . sincere friendliness and a w ide range of interests have made him popular . . . high ideals ... an outstanding leader . . . prominent figure when speeches are being made or debates held . . . active in Hi-Y and church work. GRETA WOLFF • Greta . . . unconquerable energy and enthusiasm . . . outstanding singer, both in groups and as a soloist . . . has had a Christmas solo every year of her high school career . . . pre-telephone prayer — Please, God, make it someone excit- CHARLES WILLIAMS • Charlie ... wide, slow smile ... usually accompanied with a cloud of dust and the roar of his big Buick ... also seen driving his bright yellow motor scooter . . . talented soda jerk at the Village Fountain. RUTH ARLENE WOOD • Ruthic . . . warm friendliness . . . rollicking laugh ... deep thinker ... tops scholastically . . . marvelous alto voice . . . wonderful piano player . . . active in Forum Club and Library Council . . . frequent outbursts of puckish humor break through her usual dignity. 43 ROBERT VI V .l R • “Bob” . . . readv wit and a broad grin . . . outstanding ability on the tennis court has won him varsity letters . . . owner of a flivver with a temperamental radio that has to be coaxed into action. .MARGO ZASTROW • “Zastie”. . . short brunette hair . .. constantly having it cut .. . especially fond of mules . . . sarcastic, but not too cutting, wit . . . ability . . . magnetic charm . . artistic cleverness . . . original ideas . . . can hold her own in any argument. PHILIP YOUNG • “Phil” ...“Vo!” there goes Phil! . . . two letters each for cross-country and track . . . captain of the indoor track team ... ardent Yankee fan . . . fun-loving and always ready for a good time. I LIZA BETH ZEITELHACK • “Betty”. . . tall ... light-hearted . . . always laughing, even at her own jokes . . . known for her unusual artistic talent and her diligence in developing that talent . . . has won two scholarships to the Phoenix School of Art... constant chatterer ROBERT ALLEN. Student Council 2, 3; Indoor Track 2, , Cross Country 3; Baseball 3; French Club 2, 3; Latin 2; Slide Rule Club 4. BRUCE ANDERSON. Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Golf 4; Track 2; Baseball 2. CLARA ANDERSON. Service Club 2, 3, 4; Mask and Mime 3, 4; Cheerleading 4. DAVID ANDERSON. Class Pres. 2; Football 2, W3, Co-captain 4; Baseball V2, W3, W'4; Basketball 2, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club Treas. 4, Senior Play 4. JEANNE ANDERSON. Mask and Mime 2, 3. 4; Girls Sports 2, 3, 4; Service Club 3; Spanish Club 3; Junior Red Cross Council 2, 4. THERESA APPEZZA FO. Service Club 2.3; Library Council 4. LYNN AVERY. Mask and Mime 4; Forum Club 4, Spanish Club 4; Triple Trio 4; Literary Club 4. 11 ELEN JEAN BARTLETT. Girls Sports 2, 4. Latin Club 2,3; Mask and Mime 3, 4. RICHARD BARTLETT. Baseball 4. CAESAR BAX’OS A. Football 2, 3, 4. DONALD BAZLEY. Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. LOU ANNE BECKER. Mask and Mime 3,4; Service Club 3, 4; Library Council 4. JEAN BEDELL. Girls Sports 2, 3, 4. National Honor Society 3, 4; Triple Trio 4; Mask and Mime 3, 4; French Club 2. JOAN BEDELL. Girls Sports 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2; Art Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 2; Triple Trio 4. Mask and Mime 2,3,4. SUE BEDELL. Girls Sports 2; Mask and Mime 3,4; Service Club 3; G.A.C. 2; Annual 4, Senior Play 4, Literary Club 4. WALTER BENNETT. German Club 2; Slide Rule Club 4. Golf 2 3, 4; Swimming 2, 3, 4; Thirteen 4. FRANK BETZ. Track 2, Baseball 3, 4, Junior Red Cross Council 2, Latin Club 2, 3, 4. DOROTHY BENNINGER. Service Club 2. 3, 4; Junior Red Cross Council 2; Mask and Mime 2,3, 4. CONSTANCE BIANCO. Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4; Service Club 3, 4; Library Council 4. EDW ARD BITZER. Golf 2, 3, 4; Swimming 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2; Technicians Club 3; Hi-Y 4; Slide Rule Club, Treas. 4. LAURA BIX’ON’A. Service Club 2; Latin Club 2, 3, 4. HUGH BLODGETT. Football 2, 3; Golf 2, 3, 4, French Club 2, 3; Slide Rule Club, Sec 4. EDWARD BODKIN. Cross Country 2, 3; I rack 2; Mask and Mime 2; Spanish Club 3. BARBARA BOOR. Girls Sports 2, 3, 4, Mask and Mime 3, 4, Spanish Club 3, 4; Junior Red Cross Council 3, 4. BARBARA BOWLES. Service Club 2,3; Art Club 2,3, 4. Mask and Mime 3. HARRY BOWSER. Football 2, 3, V4; Baseball 2, 4; Track 4; Latin Club 2; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Mask and Mime 2. CHARLES BRAND I . Football 2, VV3, Co-captain W’4; Swimming 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2; Track W3, W’4; Student Council 2, 3, Treas. 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, Pres. 4; Class Pres. 3; Spanish Club, Pres. 4; Forum Club, Treas. 4; Mask and Mime 4. WALLACE BROWN. Football 2, W5, W’4; Track 2, 3; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; B.A.C. 2, 3; Annual 4. ROBERT BULLOCK. Football 2, I li-Y 2, 3. JOHN CALLAHAN. French Club 2,3; Hi’s Eye 3,4. Mask and Mime 3; Writers Club, Pres. 4. JOANNE CAMPBELL. Girls Sports 2, 3. 4. Mask and Mime 2,3, 4, Latin Club 2; Forum Club 4. LUANNE CAMPBELL. Girls Sports 2,3,4; G.A.C. 2.3, Pres. 4; Junior Red Cross Council 2, ; Latin Club 2,3,4; Mask and Mime 2, 3; Junior Prom 3; Forum Club 4; Annual 4; Triple I rio 4, Westfield Athletic Council 4. JOSEPH I NT' CARDILLO. Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4. Service Club 2; Art Club 2, 3, 4, Library Council 2; Student Council 2, 4; Forum Club 4. JAMES CASSIDY. Tennis W 2, W3, V4; Cross Country 3; French Club 2, 3, 4, Hi-Y 2, 3. 4. EARL CLARK. Track 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Slide Rule Club 4. JOAN CLARK. Girls Sports 2; French Club 2, 3; Service Club 2, Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4. Literary Club 4, Annual 4. Senior Play 4. JOHN CLARK. Indoor I rack 2,3,4, I rack 2, 3,4; Cross Country 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3; Hi-Y 2; French Club 2, 3; Mask and Mime 4, Senior Play 4. RUSSELL COLE. Football 2, 3, W’4; Tennis 2, 3, 4, Thirteen 4, Literary Club 4. DIANE COLIN. Girls Sports 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Service Club 2, Mask and Mime 2,3, 4; French Club 2,3,4. FLORENCE COLYER. Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4, Service Club 2,3; Latin Club 2, Forum Club 4, Literary Club 4, Student Council 4; Senior Play 4. RICHARD COOLEDGE. Swimming V2, VJ, W’4; Latin Club 2; Mask and Mime 3; Spanish Club 4, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. RONALD COOLEY. Track 3, Cheerleader 4,1 li-Y 2,3; Forum Club 4; Library Council 2, 3, 4, All-State Chorus 3, 4; Thirteen 4. JOHN CULX’ER. Football 2,3, W’4; Track 2,3,4, Swimming 2; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. German Club 2. Mask and Mime 4; Slide Rule Club, Pres. 4, Senior Play 4, Thirteen 3, 4. JERRY CUTLER. Football 2; Swimming 2; Chcerleading 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4, Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4. Slide Rule Club 4; Senior Play 4. KA THERINE DAX’ITT. Girls Sports 2, 3; Latin Club 2, 4, Mask anil Mime 2,3,4. BARBARA DAY. Girls Sports 2; French Club 2, 3, 4. .Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4. Library Council 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 4; Senior Play 4. AN I HONY DE CHI I.LIS. Chess Club 2, 3; Spanish Club 4. DONNA DEGNAN. Girls Sports 2; Latin Club 2; Service Club 2, 3; Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Literary Club 4; Senior Play 4. JEAN DE PAUW Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4; Service Club 2, 3; Senior Play 4. MINE DIAZ. Junior Red Cross Council 2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 2, 3; Service Club 2, 3; Mask and Mime 2, 4, Forum Club 3; Library Council 4. ELLEN DIEFENBACH. Girls Sports 2, 3, 4, Service Club 2; Mask and .Mime 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Junior Red Cross Council, Treas. 3; Literary Club 4; Senior Play 4; Triple Trio 4. ROBERT DIEFENBACH. Mask and Mime 4, Hi’s Eye 3, 4. GILBERT DIETRICH. Golf W2, V5, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Football 2; Latin Club 2, Pres. 3; German Club 2, 3; Hi-Y, Sec. 2, Treas. 3, Sec. 4; Literary Club 4. DONALD DILLEY. Football 2, 3. V4; Track V2, W3, Captain 4; Basketball 2.3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; German, Pres. 2; Sportsman Club 4; Thirteen 3, 4. THELMA 1)11.1 I Y. Girls Sports 2; Service Club 2, 3; Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4, Forum Club 4; Literary Club 4; Senior Play 4. DAVID DIMYOODIE. Football 2, Wj, V4; Basketball W2, W3, W 4; Student Council. Vice-pres. 3, 4; Literary Club 4; Forum Club 3, Pres. 4; Thirteen 3, 4, Class Treas. 3; Junior Prom 3. BARBARA DIXON. Girls Sports 2, 3, 4, Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2, 4; Forum Club 4, Senior Play 4; Student Council 2. PATRICIA DOLAN. Girls Sports 2. Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Mask and Mime 2, 3. 4; Service Club 2,3; Latin Club 2; Hi’s Eye 3; Forum Club 4. Literary Club 4; Senior Play 4. PATRICIA DRAKE. Girls Sports 2, 3, 4; Service Club 2, 3; Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 5. 4. DOUGLAS DU BOIS. Technicians Club 2. 3. 4. MARJORIE ECKHART. Spanish Club 2; Service Club, Treas. 2; Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 3, 4; Literary Club 4; ROBER I EDW ARDS. Swimming 2, 3; Baseball 2, 4, Student Council 3; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Mask and Mime 2,3, Pres. 4; Latin Club 2; French Club 3, 4; Forum Club 4. HARRIET ELLER.MAN. Girls Sports 3, 4, Service Club 3, 4; Mask and Mime 3, 4. DORIS EWART. Service Club 2, 3; Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4; Forum Club 4. Literary Club 4. EDWARD FIELD. Track 2; Cross Country 2; Spanish Club 3; Art Club 3; Writers Club, Treas. 4; Mask and Mime 4; Annual 4. JOHN FLINT. Track VV2, W3, 4, Cross Country W2f 3, 4; Latin Club 2, Treas. 3, Slide Rule Club 4; Senior Play 4. CAROL FOOTE. Girls Sports 2; Service Club 2; Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3; Literary Club 4. Senior Play 4. RAYMOND FORD. Football 2; Baseball 2; Basketball 2, 3, 4; ROBERT FOR I INER. Track 2, W3, 4, Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Slide Rule Club 4; Thirteen 4. ALAN FOSTER. Football 2,3,4; Track 2,3, V4; German Club 2; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Mask and Mime 4; Annual 4; Senior Play 4. VIRGINIA FOX. Girls Sports 2,3, 4; Service Club 2,3,4. Mask and Mime 2, 3. 4; Student Council 2; Latin Club 3, 4; Weather Vane Mag. 4; Annual 4, Senior Play 4. CAROLE FREEMAN. Writers Club 2, 3; Art Club 3; Latin Club 3; Literary Club 4. FLORENCE FREEMAN. Girls Sports 2, 3; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4; Junior Red Cross Council 2; Service Club 3, French Club 3; Literary (dub 4. BARBARA GARRE I T. Girls Sports 2; Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4, Art Club 2, 3; Service Club 2, 3; Junior Red Cross Council 4; Weather Vane Mag. 2, 3, 4; Annual 4, Junior Prom 3; Senior Play 4. NOREEN GARTLAND. Girls Sports 2, 3, 4; Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4; French Club 2; Junior Red Cross Council 4. WILLIAM GEBLER. Baseball 2, 3, 4; Chess Club 2; Hi-Y 3, 4. KATHERINE GIBBS. Girls Sports 2, 3, 4; G.A.C., Sec. 3, Vice-pres. 4; Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Writers Club 4. Literary Club 4; Forum Club 4; Senior Play 4; Triple Trio 4. SARAH GIUMMARRA. Service Club 2, 3; Library Council 3, 4; Junior Red Cross Council 4. HELEN GOEKEMEYER. Girls Sports 2; Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4; Service Club 2, 3; Forum Club 4, Literary Club 4. STEPHEN GRACEY. Senior Play 4. CAROLINE GRANDER. Girls Sports 2; Service Club 2; Mask and Mime 2, 3. 4; Spanish Club 2; Latin Club 3; Literary Club 4; Senior Play 4. ROBERT GRANT. Football 2. 4; Swimming 2, 3; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3. 4, Art Club 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2, Junior Prom 3; Student Council 4; Thirteen 4. PATRICIA GREER. Girls Sports 2; Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4, Latin Club 3, 4; Literary Club 4; Senior Play 4. ANN GRISSINGER. Girls Sports 2, Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4; Service Club 2; Literary Club 4, Forum Club 4. ROLAND HALL. Track 2; Collectors Club 2; Slide Rule Club 4. WILLIAM HALSEY. Baseball 3; Swimming 4; Art Club 3; W eather Vane Mag. 3, 4; Annual 4. GEORGE HARBT. Football 2; Photography Club 3; Collectors Club 4. ROBERT HARCOURT. Basketball 4; French Club 3, 4. AUSTIN HARRIS. Football 2, 3. 4. LILLIAN HARRIS. Latin Club 2; Library Council 2; Service Club 2; Y-Tccn 2. JUDY MARTEN. All-State Chorus 3, 4; Triple Trio 4. Forum Club 4, Literalv Club 4; Mask and Mime 4; Spanish Club 4; Y-Teen 4. JAYNE HAYNES. Girls Sports 2,3, 4; Literary Club 3,4; Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4; Service Club 2, 3; Spanish Club 4; Y- been 4. BARBARA HEERICH. Annual 3; Weather Vane Mag. 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Cheerleading 3, Co-captain 4, Girls Sports 2, 3; Art Club 3, 4; French Club 2, 3, Literary Club 4, Mask and Mime BARBARA HERR. Girls Sports 2,3, 4, French Club 3, Secy. 4; Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4; Junior Red Cross Council 2, Vice-pres. 3; Service Club 2, Vice-pres. 3; Y-Tccn, V-pres. 2. PATRICIA HERRING I ON. Student Council 4. Senior Play 4; Girls Sports 2,3, 4, Forum Club 4; Latin Club 2, Literary Club 3; .Mask and Mime 2, 3; Service Club 2; Spanish Club 2,3; Junior Red Cross Council 2; Writers Club 4, Junior Prom 3. LEE HORNER. Class President 4; Senior Play 4. Baseball 2; Basketball 2, 3, 4, Football 2, W 3, W4; Hi-Y, Treas. 2, Treas. 3, EDGAR HOWARD. Student Council 4; Football 2, Swimming 2; Thirteen 3, 4. MARSHALL HOWARD. Baseball 2; Football 3, 4. DIANE HUNTER. G.A.C. 3, 4, Girls Sports 2, 3; Senior Play 4; Forum Club 4; Service Club 2, 3; Spanish Club 3; Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4. HELEN HUN I LEY. Student Council 2, Girls Sports 4, Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4, Service Club 4. Spanish Club 4 SHIRLEY JACOBUS. Girls Sports 3, 4, Latin Club 2, 3, 4; .Mask and Mime 3, 4. RICHARD JENKINS. Student Council 2; Westfield Athletic Council 4; Basketball 2, V3, Captain V4; Hi-Y 2,3,4; B.A.C. 2. UNDA JOHNSON. G.A.C. 4; All-State Band 3; All-State Chorus 3; Girls Sports 2,3, 4; Forum (dub 3,4; French Club 2,4; Library Council 3, Pres. 4, Literary Club 4, Mask and Mime 2,3; Junior Red Cross Council 2, 3. RICHARD JOHNSON. Chess Club 2; Sportsman Club 4. RA I L'S KELLY. Latin Club 2. PATRICIA KOMICH. G.A.C. 2; Senior Play 4; Girls Sports 2,3, 4. Art Club 2; Literary Club 3, 4; Mask and Mime 3,4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Y-Teens 3, 4. PHILIP KRAFT. Football 3; Swimming 3, 4; Track 2. Mask and Mime 3, 4; Forum Club 4; Literary Club 4. MARGARET KRL’SE. National Honor Society 3, 4. Annual, Co-editor 4; Weather Vane Mag., Co-editor 4, All-State Chorus 4, Girls Sports 2, 3,4, German Club 4; Library Council 3, 4; Lit-crarv Club 3, 4; Junior Red Cross Council 2, 3; Spanish Club 2,3; Writers Club 3, 4; Triple Trio 4. JUNE KUEBLER. Literary Club 2,3; Junior Red Cross Council 4; Mask and Mime 3, 4; Service Club 2, 3, 4. GEORGIA LAMBERT. Senior Play 4; Mask and Mime 2,3, 4; Service Club 2,3,4; Y-Teen 3,4. RICHARD LAROZA. Football 2; Swimming 2, W3, Co-capt. V4; Tennis W2, W3, W4; Hi-Y, Yicc-prcs. 2,3, 4; Thirteen 4. ALFRED LINDEN. Baseball 2; Basketball 2, 3, 4, Forum Club 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Spanish Club 2; Junior Prom 3. JOAN LOWELL. Forum Club 4, Literary Club 4; Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4; Service Club 2, 3; Spanish Club 3, Y-Teens 4. ANNETTE MACMILLAN. Senior Play 4; Girls Sports 2. 3; French Club 3; Literary Club 4; Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4; Service Club 3. MARGARET MALCOLM. G.A.C. 2, 4, Senior Play 4; Forum Club 4. French Club, Pres. 4. Mask and Mime 2, 4; Y-Tecn 2; DOLORES iMARQUARDT. Hi’s Eye 3. 4; Latin Club 2, 3; Literary Club 3; Junior Red Cross Council 2; Mask and Mime W ILLIAM MARTIN. Football 2; Track 2, 3, 4. Hi-Y 2, Treas. 3, Treas. 4; Mask and Mime 3, 4. THOMAS MARTZ. Basketball 2, 3, W4; Cross Country 3, Football 2; Golf W3, 4; Vice-pres. of Class 2, 3; B.A.C. 2; Hi’s-Eyc, Co-editor 4; Forum Club, Vice-pres. 4; Literary Club 4; Hi-Y 2, 3; Junior Prom 3. BARBARA MARTYN. Student Council 2; French Club 3; Literary Club 3, 4; Mask and Mime 2, 4, Writers Club 3, Secy. 4. THOMAS MASON. Track, Mgr. 2; Latin Club 2; Hi-Y 2, 4. WILLIAM MASTRIAN. Baseball 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Football 2; Class. Treas. 2; Student Council 2. Forum Club 4; Hi-Y ROBERT MATEER. Baseball 2; Football 2, 3; Golf 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. NANCY MAT! IIS. Cheerleading 4; Senior Play 4, Girls Sports 2, 3; Forum Club 3, 4; Larin Club 2; Literary Club 3, 4; Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4; Service Club 2, 3; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4, BARBARA McCLURF. Annual 4; Senior Play 4; Junior Prom 3; Girls Sports 2; Forum Club 3, 4; French Club 2, 3; Latin Club 2; Litcran- Club 3, Secy. 4; Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4; Y-Tccn. BESSIE McCLURF. Latin Club 4. BETTI Mi l ILF, Girls Sports 2, 3; Senior Play 4; Literary Club 4; Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3. PHYLLIS MTLHOSE. Senior Play 4; Girls Sports 2, 3; Junior Red Cross Council 4; Library Council 4; Mask and Mime 2,3, 4. EDITH MEYERS. Girls Sports 2; Art Club 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4. LOIS MILLER. Forum Club 4, French Club 3, 4, Latin Club 3; Library Council 3, 4; Literary Club 4. Mask and Mime 3. NEIL MORAN. Basketball 4; Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3; Golf 4, Track 2, 3; B.A.C. 2. Chess Club, Scc.-Treas. 2; Latin Club 2; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. Slide Rule Club 4. STEPHEN MUL1NOS. Indoor Track 3; French Club 2; Sport-man Club 4. DONALD MURPHY. Slide Rule Club 4. MARY LOU NAT'THING. Annual 4. Weather Vane Mag. 4. Senior Play 4. Girls Sports 2.3, 4. Mask and Mime 2,3, 4, Sen-ice Club 2, 3, 4; Y-Tccn 2, 3, 4. DOROTHY NEIN. Senior Play 4. Girls Sports 2, 3, 4; Forum Club 4, Latin Club 2. Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4, Service Club 2; CLAIRE NOLAN. Student Council 2, 3; Cheerleader 2, 3, Co-capt. 4; Senior Play 4; Forum Club 4; French Club 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Literary Club 3, 4; Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4. KATHRYN NOLAN. Cheerleader 2, 3, Co-capt. 4; B.A.C. 2; Art Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Literary Club 3, 4; Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4. THOMAS O’RORKE. Cross Country 3; Indoor Track 2; Track 2. ANNETTE OSTFRMAN. Girls Sports 2, 3, 4; Art Club 2, 3, 4, Mask and Mime 2. NANCY OTTO. Girls Sports 2, 3; Latin Club 2, 3; Junior Red Cross Council 2. LEWIS PARKS. Baseball 2,3,4; Senior Play 4; Junior Red Cross Council 3, 4; Larin Club 2, 3; Technicians Club 3, 4. CHARLES PATTERSON. Tennis V2, W’3, W4, I li-Y, Treas. 2, 3, 4, Mask and Mime 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4. CHARLOTTE PATTON. Girls Sports 2, 3, 4; French Club 2; German Club 4. Mask and Mime 3, 4; Service Club 3; Triple Trio 4; All-State Chorus 3, 4. HERCULES PENSA. Student Council 2, 4, Baseball 2; Chess Club 2; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3. BARBARA PETERSON. Student Council 2; Senior Play 4; Junior Prom 3; Girls Sports 2; French Club 2, 3; Junior Red Cross Council 4; Literary Club 4. Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4; Y-Tccn 2, 3, 4. PATRICIA PETTIT. Student Council 2; Secy, of Class 3; Senior Play 4; Girls Sports 2, 3; Forum Club 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Literary Club 3, 4; Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4. DOR011IY PETOSKY. Girls Sports 2; Junior Red Cross Council 2; Library Council 3, 4, Service Club 3; Y-Teen 2. BERNICE PFEIFFER. Student Council 3, Secy. 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Junior Red Cross Council 2; Mask and Mime 3, 4, Service Club 2, Secy. 3; Spanish Club 3, 4. TINA PIDOTO. Girls Sports 2, French Club 2, Mask and Mime 3, 4; Library Council 4; Service Club 2, 3. ELEANOR PONTURO. Sccv. of Class 4; National Honor Society 3, Secy. 4; Senior Play 4; Latin Club 2; Library Council 2, 3, Pres. 4, Mask and Mime 3; Service Club 2, 3. Seaayi Sctfre'ilattveA Best Leader Sanford and Dinwoodic Most Popular Sanford and I lorncr Friendliest Gibbs, Herrington, and Grant Done Most for WHS Sanford and Dinwoodic Best Figure and Physique McClure and Dillcv Best Dressed Clark and Dinwoodic Class Actors Sim ers and Kraft Class Driver Cockcmeycr and Mason Class Sunshine I luntcr and LaRoza Class Wit Alarquardt and Dilley Most Brilliant Kruse and (dark Most Sincere Smvers and I )inwoodic I eacher’s I rial Lowell and O'Rourke Class Car The Faustmobile ’ Most Attractive Anderson and Dietrich Class Athletes Campbell ami And rom Nicest Smile Malcolm and LaRoza Most Talkative Lowell and Robinson Most Likely to Succeed Sanford and Brandt Class Singers M oltf and I Jo ward Class 1 Icartbrcakcr Avery and Jenkins Class Musician Wood and Vitale Most Enthusiastic 1 lunter and Cole Best All-around Sanford and Brandt Class Couple Nein and Martin Most Interesting Lambert and Diefcnbach Best Laugh Drake and Brandt Class Artists Luckiest Zeitclhack and Walker Rapp and Dillcv 49 RICHARD PRI IISS. Basketball 4, Golf 3, 4; Forum Club 4; Hi-Y 2, 5, 4, Slide Rule Club 4. JUNI RAPP. Student Council 4. Cbccrlcading 4, G.A.C. 3, 3 4, Girls Sports 2, 3, 4, French Club 2, 3; Literary Club 4, Mask and Mime 2. 5, 4; Spanish Club , 4. LI RON REDD. Baseball 4. Football 2, W 3, 4; Track 2, W 3, W4. RICHARD RIFT' . Baseball 2, 3, 4. Football 2, 3, V4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. LYLES RLNGl . Swimming 2, ; Tennis 2; Hi-Y 2, Vice-pres. 3, 4, Mask and Mime 3, 4, Sportsman Club 4; Senior Play 4; Junior Prom 3. DOUGLAS ROBINSON. Hi-Y 2, 3, Seev. 4; Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club, Vice-prcs. 3, 4. JOHN R()l)l W IG. Boys Sports 2; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. Latin Club, Vice-prcs. 2; Mask and Mime 3. ADKLA1DF RUGGF.RI. Girls Sports 2; Forum Club 4, Junior Red Cross Council 3, 4, Latin Club 2, 3; Library Council 3, 4. Literary Club 3, Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4, Service Club 2, 3; Spanish Club 3; Writers Club 3. VIRGINIA RCGII. Annual 4; G.A.C. 3, Treas. 4. Westfield Athletic Council 4. Girls Sports 2, 3, 4; Forum Club 4, Latin Club 2. Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4. Spanish Club 4; Y-Tcen 2, 3, Pres. 4; Senior Plav 4; Westfield Athletic Council 4. SHIRLEY SANFORD. Annual, Co-editor 4, Weather Vane Mag., Co-editor 4, Secy, of Class 2; National Honor Society 3. 4. Senior Plav 4, Junior Prom. Chr. 3, G.A.C. 3,4. Girls Sports 2, 3, 4, Forum Club 3, Seev. 4, Latin (dub 2, 5; Mask and Mime 2, 3; Service Club 2; Writers Club 4. Y-Tccn 2, 3. Triple I rio 4. MARCIA SANK. Girls Sports 2,3,4; Latin Club 2,3.4; Literary Club 3; Mask and Mime 2. 5. 4. Spanish Club 5. MARCUS SCARKOS. Baseball 2,3. 4. Basketball 2, 3. B.A.C. 2; Vice-prcs. of Class 4, French Club 2.3; Hi-Y. Pres. 2, 3. 4; Senior Play 4. KATHRYN SCHARMANN. Art Club 2, Forum Club 3, 4. Junior Prom 3; German Club 2, Mask and Mime 3, 4; I riplc Trio 4. ANN SCHASNY. Mask and Mime 2. ROBERT SCHISSEL. Baseball 2; Football 2, 3, Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. ROSF. SI LLING. Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4, Service Club 2, 3. DORIS SIGMUND. Senior Play 4. Mask and Mime 2. DONALD SINGER. Indoor Track 2; Track 2; Chess Club 2. DONALD SMI I 11. Student Council 2, 3, Tennis 2. 3, 4; I li-Y 2, 3. 4; Spanish Club 3, 4. JEANNE S.MITIL Annual 4. Student Council 2. Library Council 4. Mask and Mime 2. 3, 4; Service Club 3, 4. RICIIARD SMI FI I. Class Treas. 4; B.A.C. 2. Baseball W2, W3, Capr. 4; Basketball 2. 3, Forum Club 4. Ili-Y 2. 3. 4, Literary Club 4; Spanish Club 4. Senior Pl;� 4. Westfield Athletic Council 4. FLORA Bl I.L SMN I RS. Student Council 3. 4. Senior Play 4. Junior Prom 3; Girls Sports 2. 3, 4, l orum (dub 3, 4. Latin (dub 2; Literary (dub, Seev ; Junior Red Cross Council 2. .Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4; Service Club 2, Writers Club 3. 4. 1 riplc Trio 4. RICH ARD SPRAGUE. Football, Mgr. 2, 3,4. I rack 3,4. I li-N 2. 3. 4. ALLISON S I ACFY. National Honor Society 3, 4 , 11 i s I ye 2, Assoc. Fditor 3, Co-editor 4; Senior Play 4; Junior Prom ; Girls Sports 2, 3. 4; Forum Club 3. 4. French Club 3, 4. Junior Red Cross Council 2, Latin Club, Secy. 2. Literary Club 3, Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4. Service Club 2; Y-Tccn 2, 3. LOIS S I ILLS. Annual 4; Girls Sports 2, 3, 4; Art Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Red Cross Council 2, 3, 4, Literary Club 4, Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4. DAVID STORK. Indoor Track 2, Mgr. 3; I rack 2. CARL I A FRO. Cross Country 2. W3, W4; Frack 2, W3, W 4, Latin Club 2; Hi-Y 2, 3, Vice-prcs. 4. HEINN I O.MFOHRDL. Cross Country 2; Swimming 2, 3, 4, Tennis 3; Student Council 4, French Club 3; I li-Y 2, Seev. 3, 4; Literary Club, Pres. 4; Senior Play 4. MARIBEL FUCKER. Senior Play 4; Junior Prom 3; Girls Sports 2. 3, 4. Junior Red Cross Council 4, Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4; Y-Tcen 2, 3, 4. FRANK YFCCI IIO. Football 2, 3, 4. Latin Club 2, 3; Slide Rule Club 4. RUSSELL VENTIMIGLIA. Baseball 2. HARVEY VILLA. Baseball 2. FRANK VITALE. Thirteen 3, 4. NANCN VOORHEES. Girls Sports 4, Art Club 4; Literary Club 4. RONALD WALKER. Football 2, 3. 4; Art Club 2, 3, 4. MARGARET WALLACE. Annual 4; Student Council 2, Junior Prom 3; Girls Sports 2, 3, Forum Club 4, Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4, Spanish Club 3, 4. DONALD WEBBER. Literary Club 4. FRANCINE WI 1SS. Senior Play 4. G.A.C. 4; Girls Sports 2, 3, Junior Red Cross Council 4, Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3; Y- 1'een 2. JAMES WIANT. Student Council 3, Pres. 4, National Honor Society, Vice-prcs. 4; B.A.C. 2; Hi-Y, Secy. 2, Pres. , 4. Latin Club 3, 4; Mask and Mime 3, I reas. 4, Spanish Club 2, Junior Prom 3. CHARLES WILLIAMS. Junior Prom 3; Baseball 3, 4; Mask and Mime 2, 3; Slide Rule Club 4. SHIRLEY WILLIAMS. Senior Plav 4. Mask and Mime 3. Service Club 2, 3. GRI I A WOLFF. G.A.C. 2; Chris Sports 2. rt Club 2. 3, 4; French Club 2, German Club 2, 4. Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4. Y-Teen 3. 4. Triple Trio 4. RUTH ARLENE WOOD. Forum Club 4. Junior Red Cross Council, Seev 3. Latin Club, Vice-prcs. 3, Literary Club 3; Service Club 2; Spanish Club 3, 4, Writers Club, Vicc-prcs. 3. ROBERT YENZER. Tennis W 3, 4. I rack 2. Latin Club 4. PHILIP YOUNG. Cross Country 2, W W 4, Indoor I rack 2. 3, 4, I rack 2, W3, W4. German Club 2. MARCi() ZAS I IU)W. Senior Play 4. Girls Sports 2, 4, I li’s-I ye 3, French Club 4. Mask and Mime 2.3, 4, Spanish Club 2; Junior Prom 3. • I 1 Mil III 71 I II I 11 AC k Annual 4. Senior Play 4. Girls 'orts 2, 3. Art Club 2. 3, Pres. 4, Mask and Mime 2, 3, 4. lish Club 3, 4; Junior Prom 3. 50 Junior Class President Greg Hovendon gives a pep talk about the Junior Prom, while Vice-president John ' .ink, Treasurer Billy Brow n, and Secretary Anne Williams wait for their turn to talk. Class Adviser, .Mr. Edmund Allen, is in the audience. 'Tttake One 'Ike ‘Se t - . . ?4(tct 'T'ViCCtvty First row: J. Moretti, I. Clark, E. Tracy, H. Fenny, P. Jackson, E. Worobcy. J. Nilson, A. Grasso, G. I luvcndon, . Brown. Second row: R. Logic, L. Betz, R. Rvan. R. A loons. G. Gustafson. I). Ncwhall. G. I'rick man, P. Fuchs. I). Will. Third row: R. Thompson, H. Raichlc, J. Glimm, D. Williams, V. Minnicks, A. Poole, I . Lev, J. Bierfreund, C. Walker, C. Allen, E. Schroder. Fourth row: B. Washburn, R. Vuillemot, J. Williams. G. Campbell, J. Morris, R. Carter, I . Muse, M. Bullock. M. Ross, I . 11 a 11. Filth row: I Stein, J. Stein, J. Barraia, F. Romeo, L. Mclntvre. Sixth row: A. I lolzwarth, T. O’Rourke, B. Burbank, B. Conlin, B. Burritt, I . Rogers, K. Kingslev, J. Duncan, L. Diehl. L. Mulit, J. Self. Seventh row: G. Bode, F. Potts, J. Brunetto, A. Mazza, P. Giordana, J. Quaglietta, R. Schmal, D. W ilcox, L. Fischer. Eighth row: A. Bavosa, R. Akers, J. Crichton, R. Doerrer, C. Weisleder, W . Neucr, K. Alsop, P. Brown, CL YanHart. Ninth row: R. Fedorka, . LeGrande, A. Pfirrmann, M. Hulse, G. Stone, G. right, R. Casev, R. Callawav, R. Kling, I). List. W. Johnson. Tenth row: R. Haferbier, R. W ciland, A. Cole, A. Sampson, R. App, K. Pelton, P. Welch, R Roth, I). Hoick, J. Cambria, N. Burr. ?a ‘Wo.'ik. . . @t zM 52 First row: J. Zink, A. Williams, I . Catlin, J. Burke. A. Canfield, J. Crickenbcrger, B. Coqucron, S. Bode. M. Babcock, S. 1 ittlc, M. Grosvcnor. Second row: V. Nelson. N. Sommer, C. Reid, M. Jones, A. Tcdcsco, J. Bonnett, K. Stallone, M. Merrill. J. Masoni, J. Merrill, I . Smyth. Third row: L. Klingelhofer, M. Mumford, I Holmgren, I). Sidener. I). Dann, K. Hewitt, . Lowell, A. Parizeau, J. Crichton. P. Nichols, P. Luttringhaus. A. I rolich, B. Bauer, B. Schweitzer. Fourth row: B. DcBarger, K. Thomas. A. Rinehart, R. Read, A. Brady, P. Fischer, M. Lancaster, B. Bovle, J. Boyle, J. Grimes, I). Harastv, M. Booth. Fifth row: C. Schroeder, (Davison, I . Russell, S. Nelson, J. Turner, S. Gerhart, A I. Jennings, K. Wade, A. Piret, J. Alcnger, C. .Marsh, I . Hardradcr. M. Gentles, F. Johansen. Sixth row: S. Whaley, J. Cross, B. Roycc, L. Williamson, J. Noll, I). Herrington, J. Flercmcver, M. I hompson. J. I lotf, P. (Collins, I. Bohrer, B. I homas. Seventh row: B. Gingrich, L. Rittenhousc. B. Hablcy, B. Boh, J. Baldwin, J. Com ver, G. Turk, B. Stuart, W. Jebcns, S. I lorn, K. Smith. Eighth row: S. Trelease, A. I lartwig, I). Alexis. Ninth row: I). Griffcr, W . Howard, G. Bourns, I). Large, L. .Mullen, I). Remine, I). Ayres. I). I.cr-mond, B. Anderson, C. Cogswell, R. Bean, R. Smith, F. DeWysocki. Tenth row: R. Bugmann, D. Atkinson, C. Hartman, W. Stuart. B. Mcver, C. Faulkner, I). Kansky, R. Campbell, W. Bowles, J. Carter, R. Cogswell, I . Coffee. 'P'lUttcttq, tnd ScUd First row: S. Williams. M. Bohan, S. Shakotko. I. W'ilhclm. B. Sampson, C. Schaible, M. Goldsbv, H. Kvrioglou, C. Noltc, Ci. Kessler. Second row: A. Beckman, P. Brcbocck, S. L’rslick, J. Williams, I . Ortlcpp, N. Wyman, C. I rotman. |. Sprague, I). Jones, P. I lefferman. Third row: J. Fogle, F. Davis, C. Ludlum, B. Greenman, B. Filsigner, P. Peters, V. Frazer, J. Stiles, B. Ferrari, L. George, (L Burr. Fourth row: J Jones, A. Bunce, J. Ostrander, Senszera, M. Sorge, A. Bruno, J. Caniguila, C. Jazicoff. M. Mazza, M. Knapp, J. Gordon, M. Whalen, F. Sturkc. Fifth row : B. Birch, B. Burnett, C. DuBois, Z. MacMillan, B. Iliross, J. Taplcy, C. Swart, C. Lewis, J. Connelly, M. Newman, G. Anderson, I Tillotson, J. Anderson, I. Skarkos. Sixth row: P. Keith. M. Cassell, A. Hathaway, P. Armstrong, M. Jaffee, S. .Mereness, L. Jaffee. R. Longstrcct, J. A. Knecht, L. Chadwick, fi. Jones. Seventh row: I). Lambert. C. I'ngelfried, B. Pennell. ( Mueller, M. Bender, M. Lermond, P. Burke, C. PlatT, M. Schmidt, F. Belt .. V. Smith, J. Briggs, J. PfafT. Eighth row: F. Smith, F. Clark, B. Schumacher, I). Mudge, D. Grim, ( Meyer. I). Ritchie. B. Staff, I). Dinwoodic, P. Reynolds, I. Marple, K. Halm, J I rue. Ninth row: A. Hallam, P . Lehman. B. Ilaslam, CL Hally. F. Ncwbcrt, B. Miller, J. Pinto, A. .Mikeska, D. I ce, I). Kent. J. Middleton, W. Birdsall, (’. Rierz, B. Singdahlsen, P Dougherty■. I enth row: D. I rost, F. Cardillo, J. Bruno. I.. Macaluso, C. Sorge, CL Luchessi, B. I lerr. R. Reid. R. Drake, D. Shapiro, F. Lockfeld, R. Fngclkc, B. Hagcrbaumer, l� Donaldson. 54 SfiOiit. . . Of 53 First row. J. Mann. G. Hollingsworth, P. Clark. S. Webber, B. Hathaway, J. Wvcoff, C. Weber, C. Savoca, I). I ear. Second row M. Dreicr, G. Martyn, J Van Be Camp. A. Stcggall, S ooc, A. Marsh. B. Broback, A. Valentine, J. Jaekcl, B. Bchrnun. Third row J. Width, A. Heiniger, K. Mackie. J. Stone, K. Muse, M. l agan, F Taylor, C. Brower. I). Cadmus, C. Hall. Fourth row: A. cilson, I). Alexis. G. Hewitt. I . Thompson, P. Bedell, V. Kinney, D. Macklin. J. Wood, K. Williams, I). Loonev. J. Cagnassola, K A Valters, S. Peters. Fifth row: A. O'Donnell, C. Caulk-ins. J. Thompson, C. LaRo a, M. Burr. V Hubbard. B. Blackwell. . Johansen, B. Bonnetti, R. Diaz, P. Sisson, M. Venus, R. Sensbach. I Smith, C. Krauscr. Sixth row: G. Lekas, H. I.linger, C. Gerdts, P. Kraft, I’. Mason. H. Conic)'. J. Mofferr. B. Husk, A. Shuster, B. Bunco, C. Hornung, W. Sordon. I). Staccv. B. Walstcd. B. Robinson. Seventh row: J. Stricklcr, D. Pittengcr. B. Sanborn, G llafcrbicr. C. Brunetto. B. W ise. P. Carberrv. T. Moffett, J. Gould, T. Lennox. P. Tatro, I . Williams. S Kamen, P. Ivino. Eighth row: R. Mav, M. Booth, II. West, B. Sweeny, A. Alone, D. Crane, A. Guldi, P. Philp, J. White, H. Cox, B. Riker, B. Skinner, B. Phares. I). Comerford. S’intb row: I). Menninger. B. Mumford, I). Peterson, I). Lippman, B. Palmer. B. I.oesch, B. Pierce, C. Rothrock, T. Crchorc. D. Covell, R. Chenoweth, J. Darbv, D. Donahue. W. Bradford. Tenth row: B. Mueller. W. Lev. I McMinn, P. Hahn, I . Sank, C. Kingsley, L. Cirincionc, 11. Bogato, G. Fbcrsole, F. F.hrhard, J. Poland, J. Curlett. N, Carlbon. 4 Ttext 'tyea'i a 'Plant, . I lie Sophomore, Junior, and Senior classes always have financial problems. I lere rile Soph officers listen m a report on dues given bv Treasurer Shir-In Webber, I ,efr to right are Pam Clark, Secretary; John Mann, President; Miss pout , advisor; Shirlcv Webber. Treasurer; and Cordon Hollingsworth, Vice-President. BITTY Ac.tr The Student Council, student government of West-field High School, is composed of two representatives elected from each home room, plus the four officers. Mr. Beckel advises this important organization, and the officers are President, Jim Wiant; Treasurer, Charlie Brandt; Secretary. Bunin Pfeiffer; and Vice-President, Tom Bavosa. This year's Student Council was very active and came up with some good ideas for improving the school. In November the Council arranged for the I hanksgiving Day pep rallv in school and worked hard to keep up school spirit. Members conducted an intensive campaign to sell blue and white “West-field” book covers, and the profits were used for the Midwinter Ball. This dance, given for the first time this year, will be given each year from now on as a celebration after January exams. This year Dave I )inwoodic w as elected President of the Union ( oun-fy Student Council. Westfield presented several assemblies for other schools and also enjoyed return programs. Three years ago the Student Council planned the student demonstration which showed Westfield that the young people of the tow n wanted and needed a new high school. This year, when the cornerstone of that new building was laid in the fall, the Student Council collected the material to be put inside and also made all the plans for the dedication ceremony. Also for the first rime, the Student Council decided to have Christmas trees set up in front of the school, and personally saw to it that thc were decorated with lights. Meeting one or two rimes a month, council members discuss school problems and talk over the suggestions found in the suggestion box in the library. I very suggestion is given serious consideration, even it 11 is nor actually carried out. The 1950-51 Student Council has accomplished a great deal this year and has set a high standard for next year’s group. 58 I Margie Kruse tacks one of the posters made bv Kitsie Gibbs for the February cake sale up on the main bulletin board. Left to right, standing: Mr. Weyman Sceengrafe, Adviser; Linda Johnson, Jean Bedell, Shirley Sanford, Kitsie Gibbs, Connie Bianco, John Flint, John Clark. Heated: Diane Colin, Allison Stacev, Charlie Brandt, President; l.leanor Ponturo, Secretary; Jim U’iant. ice-Presidcnr. and Bunny Pfeiffer. Ruth Arlene Wood, Treasurer; and .Margie Kruse were absent from the picture because the school clocks were slow. Tlatianat 'rtyottm Satiety National Honor Society is not just a nominal reward for past w ork but an active school organization. and wearers of the gold N.H.S. pin have as busy a time working for the Society as they do for any other school organization. In the spring an impressive formal ceremony, attended by the parents, marked the induction of new members into the Society. The officers spoke on the four ideals of the Honor Society—Character, Service, Leadership, and Scholarship. After the induction a tea was given for the members and their guests. A similar ceremony is held during an assembly program. Baby sitting (by the boys as well as the girls) is the accepted way of raising funds, but in addition this year our National Honor Society pooled its domestic talents and gave a cake sale at the Quality Market. The proceeds from these projects were used for the induction ceremony and for the graduation awards presented to the seniors who have advanced the most in their class standings. Honor Society dues, sent in to the national headquarters, help provide scholarships for those members who have been successful in the competitive scholarship examinations sponsored by the Society. The Honor Society also voted on candidates for the Hall of Fame. 59 'H eatke'i V i(te tauual Westfield High's yearbook, traditionally called the Weather Vane, was headed this year by Co-editors Margie Kruse and Shirley Sanford. Other editors were Picture Editor, Par Herrington; Write-up Editor, I d Field; Photographic Editor, (Jinny Hugh; and Art Editors, Boh Grant and Betty Zeitelhack. Miss Dolores Bordner and Miss Harriet Howard supervised the work. This tear the staff selected a new company, the American Yearbook Company, as its printer. Several features, such as the class will and the baby pictures, were omitted after the editors had attended the Columbia Yearbook Conference in New ork. These and other innovations will make the yearbook a better picture of the school year. The magazine staff, following the precedent set by last year's editor, made the 11 ’cat her Vanes for this year completely literary. Poems, essays, reviews, and stories contributed by students from all classes were carefully screened, and only the best were selected for publication. Title print for each piece was chosen to match the mood created by the piece. The first publication came out in February; the second, in May. The May issue contained several writings which won prizes in the Nen'ark ,Veter writing Contest. Shirley Sanford and Margie Kruse edited the magazine. and Sails Gerhart served as Business Manager. .Miss Howard and Miss Bordner supervised. TVeat vi 1 ane Under the leadership of co-editors Allison Stacey and Tom Martz and the supervision of Mr. Bernard Thomas, the 1950-51 Hi's-Eye staff turned out a wonderful newspaper. All the favorite columns were retained and a few new columns kept the paper up to date with changing conditions. Johnny Callahan’s “Litcrarilv Speaking provided informal comments on interesting books: ‘Bloomer Rumors, written by Marilyn Mumford this vear, informed everyone about girls’ sports; and “Tomitawk, by Tom Martz, told about varsity sports. In “From the Principal’s Desk’’ Mr. Foose kept in touch with the students, giving advice on various school problems. Liz Rittenhouse wrote up feature stories about our town and in each issue the Cooper and Sperry “Sportlight shone on some outstanding Westfield High student. Allison Stacy increased popular understanding of the UN by her new column, “There a You in UN.” Reacting to the creation of a state of national emergency, the Hi's-Eye printed an “atomic bomb” issue, devoted almost entirely to atomic energy and civilian defense. The paper also conducted a registration campaign for civilian defense. WESTFIELD HFS-EYE WESTFIELD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY VOL. XVII FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 16. 1951 NO. 9 pniTORS EDITORIAL STAFF . . . ... Tom Martz, Allison Stacey _ _ Barbara Hablev, Johnny Callahan Gregory Hovcndon. Elizabeth Rittenhouse Bob Diafenbach, Ed Hall. Bob Harcourt Cartoonist ... . . Betsy Blackwell Cub Reporters: Frank Betz, Mary Bohan. Tom Crehore, Dave Dinwoodie. Rose Marie Hewitt, Martha Jennings. June Kueblcr. Ruth Longstreet, Edith Meyers. Shirley Penny, Herman Raichle. Bob Ryan, Margie Schmidt, Alan Schuster, Joan Stiles, Katherine Thomas. BUSINESS STAFF Advertising----------------------------------Dee Marquardt Business............ — --------------------Connie Bianco Adviser —-——______________________________ E. Daniel Dillen Purchase of a Student Activity Ticket entitles Westfield students to a copy of each issue of Westfield Hi's-Eye during the school year. Subscription for one year, by mail, $2.00. Single copy, any quantity, ten cents. Published twelve times during the school year by the journalism students of Westfield Senior High School, Westfield. New Jersey. Robert L. Foose, Principal Bernard 0. Thomas, Adviser 61 Service (?Ccc The Service Club is unusual in that it has no officers Anyone who feels that she really wants to help out around school is welcome to join the organization. The stated purpose of the club is “to provide services needed or desired by the school and to give opportunity for service to pupils wishing to contribute to the welfare of the school. Some of the duties of the club members include greeting visitors and conducting them around the school, introducing new pupils and making them feel at ease in their new surroundings, ushering at graduation and other school functions, and helping the office staff and the teachers. Miss I’clton advises the club. Seated at the table, left to right arc Adviser, Miss Marion Scott; Vice-President, I.inda Johnson; President, r.lcanor Ponturo; and Secretary-Treasurer, Gayle Gustafson. The Library Council has three purposes—interesting students in library work as a profession, training them for library work in college, and having them as helpers for the librarians. The duties of council members are numerous and varied. A worker max collect and sign library slips during study periods, prepare clippings for the filing cabinet, compile the book circulation for the day, check books in and our, and perform many other library jobs. This vear the council printed a booklet, “Between the Book I nds, w hich contained concise reviews written by council members. Ai ra'Uf, (Z uacii 62 'f'lwcA (?lu 1 c Quarticr Latin gives students an enjoyable wav ot using their classroom French and teaches them the customs of “la belle France. Correspondence with students in France helps to break down inter-national barriers and provides a solid basis for better French-American relations. Officers are President, Margie Malcolm; Vice-Presidents, Allison Stacey and Margaret Gentles; Secretary, Barbara Herr; and Treasurer, Sally Gerhart. Miss Foutz and .Mr. Gesner are advisers. The monthlv meetings arc held in the Annex Auditorium with games, songs and plays (all in French, of course). High spot of the year is the annual New York trip, when the club eats at an authentic French restaurant and sees a French movie. Red Gross achievements thus far have included a drive for recreational articles for the Diagnostic Clinic at Menlo and the Veterans 1 lospital at Millington. Three hundred Christmas tree decorations were made for the Veterans’ Hospital. Forty good-will packages, containing toys as well as living essentials, were sent to children in foreign countries. The Council's Valentine gift to the Children’s Country I lome was a collection taken up from the students. Other projects include decorating nut-cap holders to brighten up Faster trays for the Millington Hospital and printing nurses’ instructions for Kilmer Hospital. Executives for the fifty-two Council workers are Chairman, .Maribel Tucker; Vice-Chairman, Marilyn Mumford; Secretary, Elaine Worobey; and Treasurer, Ann Hathaway. Miss Annie Hewitt advised the club. Red faoM facetted datia Officers for this year were, left to right, Consul, Shir-lev Webber; Vice-Consul, Peter Tatro; Scriptor, Gloria Hewitt; Vice-Quaestor, Dick Mudge; and Quaestor, Marv Drier. Mr. Edmund Allen and Miss Gertrude Foutz made friendly, efficient advisers for the club. The Latin Club, which was formed in 1932. stimulates interest in Roman life and customs and helps Latin students to learn the language better. The club is divided into the various parts of Roman society, w ith the three classes of the school representing these various divisions. I'he officers of this popular organization are named after the officials of ancient Rome, and have similar duties. Westfield's modern Romans hold their meetings once a month, either in the cafeteria, or w hen they have a play or skit to present, in the Annex Auditorium. Activities of the club include crossword puzzles, demonstrations of Roman dress, riddles, translations of comedies, tragedies, and songs, and presentation of plays. One time some of the members gave a short “moral” play about a boy who hated Latin until he won a prize on a radio give-away program through his knowledge of Latin. Then he decided that even Latin had its uses. At another meeting the club played “Who's Who,” with Greek and Latin deities, taken from classroom reading, as the subjects. Simple prizes were given out whenever games were played. The January meeting, a joint meeting of all the language clubs, had a four-fold opening as representatives of each club opened the proceedings in the language of their clubs. Miss Barbara Lee, a graduate of Westfield High, gave an informative talk about her experiences in France as a member of an experimental group in international friendship. She also showed an interesting color film, “Experiment in International Living,” the story of an American college student w ho spent a summer in Belgium. This assembly helped to further the fundamental purpose of all the language clubs the development of friendly international relations between the people of different countries. 64 £t Itmea The mariachi players from left to right are Doug Robinson, Dramatic Chairman; I d Howard. Music Chairman; Charles Weisleder; Charlie Brandt. President; Dave Anderson, Treasurer; Dick Smith, Ruth Arlene Wood, and June Rapp. The smiling senoritas in the center are Judv Duncan, Secretary; and Kay Kingsley, Vice-President. La Senorita Stella Hemphill and el senor Samuel Bunting advise the group. “El ejercicio hacc el maestro,” sav the members of Spanish Club, and this is the purpose of their organization. No English is allowed during the meetings. The club is also interested in furthering Pan-American relations. Games, charades, and songs provide a wonderful way of having fun in Spanish and teach the members the customs of Spain and Latin America. At the first meeting Ed Howard played some Spanish songs on his guitar and led group singing. The first part of the second semester, El Atenco sends out formal invitations to all new Spanish pupils who have maintained a good average in their Spanish classes. The pupils who accept the im itations undergo an initiation meeting, where thev have to entertain the old members. This year the new members played charades and had to pay a forfeit if thev could not get their idea across to their audience. In return, rhe old members entertained during the second halt of the meeting. A group of dancers, under the direction of Dance Chairman, Ann Tedcsco, danced in true Spanish style to the music of “Ciclito l.indo” and “La Cucharacha.” Tom Bohrcr gave a puppet show w ith Spanish dialogue. In January the club attended the joint language club meeting. In the spring the club took its annual trip to New York, where the members wandered through the beautiful Hispanic Museum, the boys concentrating on samples of Spanish armor, the girls spending the most time on lace fans and jewelry. 1 hen they enjoyed “arroz con polio” in a little Cuban restaurant and took in a Spanish movie at a nearby theatre. 65 'Zi-'ty Under presidents Bob Grant and Jim Wiant of the senior chapters, Greg Hovcndon of the juniors, and Frank Clark. Gordon I lollingsworth, and Bill ScalT of the sophomores, the Ili-Y accomplished a good deal. Mr. Beckel and Mr. Babcock provided supervision. Aloncv w as raised bv paper drives and dances for the World Youth Fund, the United Campaign, and the manv conferences attended bv Hi-Y members. I he Y-Teens this vear were under the leadership f Mrs. Dorothv Rankin and Miss Ann Aber-icrhv. President of the Junior-Senior club was jinny Rugh; Secretary'. Marion Ross; Treasurer, larbara Burritt; and Program Chairman. Barbara Accomplishments included a new constitution, several speakers, a dance, and the sending of delegates to various conferences. Allison Stacey represented the Fastern United States at a Y-Confcr-cnce this spring. 66 axum @ici Officers are Treasurer, Charlie Brandt, Vice-President, Toni Man .; President, Dave Dinwoodic; Secretary, Sharlev Sanford; and Adviser, Mr. Steengrafc. The Forum Club, always a popular organization, grew from the forty of other years to its present membership of an active seventy debaters. The activities of the club gave students a needed opportunity to exchange views on the complex problems of today's world. It provided the members with a chance to develop oratorical ability and trained them in sorting out well-founded opinions from a welter of contradictory facts. .Mr. Steengrafc and Mr. Gray, the club’s new advisers, guided us in our discussions and kept members from getting too excited over the debates held at our evening meetings. During the year, previous members took part in outside forums, such as the Union Count)- and the International Relations Forums, which proved both inspirational and educational. All the members served on the refreshment committee or aired their opinions in some one of the programs. The topics discussd ran from the local level on up to the national and international, from “Should the town reject the liquor license?” to Should college honor men be exempt from the draft? ” Air. Donald Bagger, youngest Westfield Councilman, was honorary guest speaker in January. Hillside’s Formal Debate Club came to discuss the Welfare State, this year's National Debate Topic, at the February meeting. In April the club took over the assembly program and again debated the Welfare State with quite a lot of audience participation in the discussion. The final meeting was a dinner in May, held at the Park Hotel. Mr. Steengrafc listens intently to a heated debate on Compulsory Military draining. 67 'W'litc'U @tu The Writers’ Club, organized to give incipient authors and poets a chance for self-expression by the use of their talents, was one of the most inspirational clubs in the school. The club also improved the writing of its members, for every piece read w as subject to criticism by everyone who heard it. This criticism, incidentally, developed good debaters, for any member who was under fire had a chance to defend his masterpiece. Members were encouraged to try varying types of work-poetry, stories, essays, and many other forms. This year the club held its first meeting in traditional style. F.ach new member had to read Frank Stockton's “The Lady and the Tiger” and then write the ending for that puzzler. Catching the spirit of it all, the new w riters came up w ith finales that were orignial, whacky, and lots of fun. In the spring each member of the club sent several entries into the Ntivark News Writing Contest, with the hope of winning as many prizes as possible, both for himself and the school. 68 AUvuvicf (?ltd The Literary Club, with members taken from the junior and senior classes, not only provides a varied background of fine reading for each person, but also promotes genuine interest in good literature. The activities arc excellent enjoyment of life through literature. The meetings, held once a month in the home of some member, consist of an informal discussion followed by a friendly social hour. At the first meeting, a traditional one, the new members give charades depicting various book titles, and the other members try to guess the answers. Simple prizes are given for the best charades. At the December meeting members cold how Christmas is celebrated in different lands. Occasionally guest speakers enliven the proceedings. For example, M. Sovanavich, associate editor for an outstanding publishing company, spoke to the club on current best sellers. The club chose as its annual play Christopher Fry’s poetic drama, “The Lady’s Not for Burning, now playing in New York. This year’s officers were President, Tom Tom-fohrde; Vice-President, Kathryn Nolan; Secretary, Bebc McClure; Treasurer, Carol Foote. Miss Margaret Dietrich supervised club activities. fey. ' it, b Slide TRccle The purpose of the Slide Rule Club is to give its members an opportunity to learn how to use the slide rule, an instrument which is simple in theory but very difficult in practice. Physics, chem, and “trig students find this club an easy way of learning to use an important tool of their trade, and pre-engineering students especially find it helpful. The members often have contests during their club meetings to develop accuracy and speed at the same time. President, John Culver, Secretary, Hugh Blodgett; and Treasurer, I'd Bit .er preside over the meetings. Air. Johnson is the adviser and chief entertainer of the club. The Catalyst Club has as its purpose the furthering of student interest in chemistry and realization of its importance in modern life. To accomplish this purpose the club joined the Student Science Clubs of America and became a charter member of the American Institute Science and Engineering Clubs. The club also accomplishes its purposes bv means of lectures, student demonstrations, and field trips to colleges, chemical plants, and other places of interest. During club periods, the members take part in individual experiments, which often help their school work. President of Catalyst Club is Tony Bavosa. The Vice-President is Don Large; Secretary, Bruce Anderson and Treasurer, Bill Stewart. Mr. ROPoix V rvogers advises. (Zatalyti dCcc6. 70 This year Der Deutsch Vcrcin, under the guidance of Miss Louise Theurer, set out to help its members better their understanding of German language and customs. Officers are President, Bill Howard; Vice-President, David Greifer; Secretary, Dor Harasty; and Treasurer, Judy Baldwin. The dub's activities included a trip to the German motion picture theatre at Irvington, a joint meeting with other language clubs, and an all-day trip to New York, which included a visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the viewing of a German movie, and dinner at a German restaurant. Christmas was celebrated in fine style with a program by talented club members, a real “Advents-kranz,” and Deutsches Weihnachtsgebacck. The Sportsman Club, newlv created this year, helps its members to develop qualities of good sportsmanship while carrving on their favorite activities. This year the students learned about flv-tving, firearms, care of fishing tackle, safety in hunting, and wild life conservation in New Jerses. Thev saw some films on conservation in the State and heard lectures given by sportsmen. This spring the club took a fishing trip and made a visit to the state fish hatchery. Officers of the club arc President, Richard Fugmann; Vice-President, Steve Mulinos; Secretarv, Arthur Hartwig; and Treasurer, David Atkinson. Mr. Andress' Gary is the club’s adviser. SfLMt rttOM @lci 71 t d This year the Art Club consisted only of .Miss I towards art classes, hut even with that restriction, there was a large membership of thirty-eight boys and girls. The club met only when the members wanted to have a meeting. Excellent guidance was furnished by Miss Harriet S. Howard and the following officers: President, Betty eitelhack; Vice-President, Joan Bedell; Secretary, I ay. Russell; and Treasurer, Betsy Blackw ell. The activities of the Art Club w ere varied and numerous, including the creation of sketches for the yearbook. Helping w ith the arrangement of the Christmas tableaux was another important and traditional activity carried out b the club. Art Club members also helped to give Westlield the proper atmosphere for I lalloween by painting ghosts and spooks on the store windows of the tow n. Of course there were many posters painted in various contests, and the Art Club is especially proud of Ronnie W alker, who won first prize in the Safety Poster Contest. 1 he club has also painted attractive and enticing posters lor other school functions, such as the Fall Play and the Senior Play. The meetings of the club have been interesting and well-attended. At the first meeting the members decided upon their agenda, w hich included lessons in various techniques and in the use of different mediums, and drawing from life models. At another meeting the president, Betty eitelhack, told about her experience at the Phoenix Art School, where she has spent the past two summers. She showed several samples of the work she had done at the school-including life drawings, antiques, illustrations, and other drawings. In addition to these accomplishments, the Art Club hopes to rake trips to various museums, and would like to have some speakers on commercial art and allied subjects. These projects are an enjoyable way for the club members to increase their artistic ability and their appreciation of good art. 72 Left to right: Charles Faulkner, Charles Krauser, John Jones. Ronald Campbell, Air. John Thompson, Advisor; Tony Alazza, Donald Kansky, Boh Skinner, and Phil Keith. Lyles Ringen (left) and Bob Birch are operating the projector. For almost every subject offered to the students of West-held High School, there are appropriate films which clarify the subject matter and make the course more interesting. Technicians Club makes the showing of these films possible bv training buys to run the two moving picture sound machines (and in this school to repair them when they break down, which is often). During their free periods, the members of the club met in the projection room, A-106, in order to learn about the technicalities of preparing and running the machines and to keep up their skill. The club had a busy time this year, for Air. Johnson had a long list of films to be shown for the teachers in the various departments. The Photograph)' Club, newly established this year under the direction of Air. Noel Taylor, has as vet done very little actual photograph)- as an organized group. Lacking proper equipment for picture-taking, the club has learned as much as possible about dark room procedure and the developing of pictures, but there has been only a little bit of proper equipment for this part of photography, too, and the dark room is extremely small. Overcoming these physical handicaps as well as they could, however, the members of the club have consulted books and pamphlets on photography in order to learn as much as they can about their club projects. In the spring the club will hold some outdoor meetings and take pictures which they will develop themselves. Next year, when the new school is completed, the club will have better equipment and more space to work in, and it w ill be able to expand both its membership and its ideas and projects. Then the members can enter their photographic efforts in contests such as the Fastman Kodak Competition, and the club can serve as a valuable aid to school publications. 73 '?%, z k and TKinte Adelaide Ruggeri, member of the make-up committee, starts work on Charlotte Patton, heroine of “Meet Ale in St. Louis.” Margie Malcolm makes a last-minute adjustment on GrandpopY’ (Johnny 'e t0 r, -C 'Lwfc and .Mime Council members: Barbara Dixon, Allison Stacey, Patty Callahan s; beard while Bill Martin Dolan, I ish Petitt, Lyles Ringen, Bill Martin, Barbara Herr, Flossie Smvers, Margie looks on. Malcolm, and Pat Herrington. Going down, the officers are President, Bob Edwards; Treasurer, Jim Wiant; Secretary, Joan Turner; and Vice-President, Barbara Bovlc. The Council, composed of members who consistently maintain leadership in club w ork, aids the director. Miss Carol Brinscr, in forming policies and plans for the club. The Mask and Mime, dramatic club of Westfield High, is one of the most popular organizations in the school, with a membership of over two hundred. Emphasizing all phases of theatre work—such as acting, directing, make-up, business, designing, costuming. construction, painting, lighting, and properties, the club prepares its members for future theatre work, both in professional circles and in community productions. Both the fall play, “Meet Me in St. Louis,” and the one-act play, “W edding Night,” were acted with enthusiasm anti naturalness. And the audiences loved them! Continuing a traditional Mask and Mime practice, the group sent Care” packages to I uropc and a gift package to the club’s former adviser. Miss Ruth Arthur, now married and living in England. To provide greater opportunity for self-expression for its members, the club renewed its membership in the New Jersey Forensic League and the American Educational Theatre Association, and recently joined the Plainfield Area Little Theatre Council. I ligldight of the year included the attendance of one hundred twenty-five members of the New York production of Van Druten’s Hell, Book, and Candle,” starring Rex Harrison and Lilli Palmer; participation in the Junior Drama Tournament at Plain-field; and presentation of the traditional Christmas tableaux in collaboration with the Art and Music departments. TKcet 7Ke 1 1 St Atuti. . . “Anna, we have to face facts. Mr. and Mrs. Smith discuss the financial problems of their family. “Where's Tootsie? She propped up a dummy on the trolley rrack. “Any harm? “Harm! The trolley was derailed!” “All it says it, I'm sorry'. “That's all mine says, too. Rose and John exchange letters of apology after their first quarrel. Lon (Phil Kraft) breaks startling news to the Smiths and their neighbors. Left to right are Mr. Smith (Bob Dicfenbach), Mrs. Smith (Bobby Martvn), Agnes (Mary Lancaster), Rose (Charlotte Patton), John Shephard (John Clark), the irate trolley conductor (Bob Pharcs), Mrs. Waughop (Li . Rittenhouse), and Esther (Joan Turner). Tootic (Marilyn Cassell) is hiding behind John, who dragged her away from the scene of the crime. “Wheel Pop for governor!” Katy's jubilation over her father’s nomination for governor is shared only by I d West. The others think it's awful. Left to right: Mr. Burnette. Katv, Mrs. Burnette, I d West, Nat Kahn, and Chris Burnette. 76 Mr. Burnette, his figuring spirit aroused, has finally decided to give up his joh as college president and run for governor. Nat Kahn tells the Burnettes and Ed West about the student pep rally for Mr. Burnette. ‘‘Good-bv Frew, hello Gov!” was the chant. 77 7 Wcf (Rattan, 'Buttm. . . “A Wedding, ! John kirkparrick I wouldn't marry you if you w ere the last man in the world!” Alice Grayson Kay I)avitt) gives Bob Tisdale Richie La Roza) a piece of her mind while her worried father (Phil Kraft) looks on. “Stay with him. both of you, right till the end! Mrs. Tisdale (Greta Wolff) is talking to Archie, the best man (Russ Cole), and Ted, an usher (Bob Grant), who arc trying to get her downstairs. While Bob sirs dejectedly on a trunk, his collar button still missing. Archie informs Alice, Mr. Grayson, and Aunt Julia Gravson (Jo Cardillo) that he has found the ring and wants to begin the w edding. 78 'Peace Se 1 eave TVitk 'Ifau , food (?6,eei, , , “Behold the handmaid of the Lord, Be it unto me according to tin- word. And the angel departed from her. “And thev laid Him in a manger. For there was no room in the inn. “Tell abroad His goodness proudlv, Who our race hath honored thus, That he deigns to dwell with us.” 79 Choir, at the same time a coveted honor, a popular school subject, and an active afterschool organization, has a membership of over one hundred singers, l ach spring tryouts are held by Miss Janet Grimier, the director, and new members arc taken in. The fact that rehearsals are held completely outside of school time doesn't dampen anyone's enthusiasm. Officers were President, Bob Grant. Vice-President, Eddie I Coward; Boys’ Secretary. Rich LaRoza; Girls’ Secretary, Kitsic Gibbs; and Treasurer, Shirley Sanford. 4 Flossie Smvers models the pink taffeta evening dress which she designed for the girls of choir to wear for the New ork concert in February. Perhaps the most exciting performance of the choir year was fhe Saturday evening program w Inch was given for the National Association of Secondary School Principals at the Commodore I lorel. Miss Grimier, looking every inch “the Duchess,” conducted the vocalists in several beautiful songs. “The Lord’s lJ'a er opened the concert, three soloists sang Yonder, Yon-dvr� and the presentation wound up with the rollicking Gde Su Kravy. I hc traditional Christmas Tableau provided the most beautiful program given by the cltoir. The auditorium was in complete darkness except for the lighting on the tableau, and the choir, without any leadership or music, presented a thrilling half-hour program. (Memories of this piogram will always include the candles that lud to be hidden under cottas when they refused to go out at the right time; the last row of sopranos jumping up on their chairs to sing the I lallelujah Chorus,” and the thrill of singing it; the singing of Donna Nobis Paccm” as the column files out; the hushed silence w hile Peace I Leave With You” was sung.) I he basic theme of the 1051 Spring Festival w as “Rcdedication” -to God, to home, to country, and to all the things dear to us which are threatened by the possibility of orld nr HI. 80 Lndcr the direction of Anthony Ingram and Concert Master Susan haley, this year’s band upheld its usual high standard of work. I he members of marching band, in their blue uniforms, provided much of the spirit and color of the football games. The band played for the annual Westfield Halloween Parade, the Memorial Day Parade, and the dedication of the new high school building. At the football banquet held at the Chiam-Chatcau, music was provided by this group, and on Armistice Day the members gave a program at Lyons Hospital. An eight piece brass ensemble played at the inspiring flag-raising ceremony which marked the opening of UN Week. Concert Band, w hich gave a fall and a spring concert for the townspeople, also participated in exchange assemblies sponsored bv the Union County Student Council, and was invited to play for All State Band. In addition to developing the band as a unit. Air. Ingram emphasized the development of individual proficiency in sight reading and conducting. Band members led the group in class and also tried their hand at conducting in assembly. Mr. Ingram, of the easy-going disposition and the ever-present hunter s cap, conducts the band in the ramshackle, prc-fabricatcd band room. 81 tyivU (?A nu Girls’ Chorus II has had a successful and inspiring vcar, participating in both the Christmas assembly program and the Spring Festival. Directed bv Miss Grimier and accompanied by Julie Ann Bonnctt, the girls sang the following songs Night of Dreaming,” “Come, Beloved, “Afar on the Purple Moor,” and Road's End.” Chairman this t ear was Charlotte Patton, and Vice-Chairman, Barbara I lecrich. Chief memories of chorus are the slanting auditorium seats, the chills practice sessions (complete w ith coats and mittens), and the hcadv thrill of singing a beautiful song. Bovs’ Glee Club, which serenades the school evert Tucsdav and Friday morning from 8:00 to 8:30, has also had many outside engagements. The singers were participants in the Christmas assembly program. They also sang the following songs in the Spring Festival: “This Is My Country,” “Careless Love,” “The Mountain Girl,” Palisades,” “Sweetheart of Sigma Chi,” and Roar, Lions, Roar. These songs were their contribution to the “American Wav of Life” section of this year’s Rcdedication Program in the Spring Festival. Dave Dinwoodie was chairman of the group and Don Willey was vice-chairman, while Ruth Arlene Wood accompanied on the piano. Triple Trio . . . powder-puff muslin . . . baskets of flowers . . . “Younger Generation ... Girls in a Garden ... “I'll Take Romance ... The 1 leather on the Hill. Kitsie Gibbs, Greta Wolff, Jean and Joan Bedell, Fllen Diefenbach, Shirley Sanford, Flossie Sntyers, Charlotte Patton, Kay Scharmann, Pianist Lvnn Avery, Miss Grimier, Margie Kruse. Absent, Luannc Campbell and Judy Harrcn. Thirteen . . . plaid ties . . . carnations . . . I Got Plenty O’ Nothin’ . . . “Brother Will, Brother John ... “A Fellow Needs a Girl . . . Gospel Boogie. Bob Fortiner, Walt Bennett, Frank Vitale, Ronnie Cooley, Lee Homer, F.d I toward, Russ Cole, John Culver, Roger Bean, Rich LaRoza, Don Dillcv, Bob Grant, Miss Grinder, Accompanist, Kitsie Gibbs; Dave Dinwoodie. Oic ieAtta Rehearsing in the band room under the bacon of Mr. ingrain are the follow ing members of orchestra: Flutes, Marcia Sank and Liz Rittcnhousc; Clarinets, Susan Whaley, Howard Cox, Joanne Conover, Tibby Catlin, and Jean Wood, Cello, Nancy Otto; Trumpet, Sandra Nelson, Betty Bohanon; French Horn, Bruce Anderson; Trombone, Bill Walstcad; Saxaphonc, Bob Fortincr and Roland Smith; Violins, Helen Jean Bartlett, l.uise Klingclhofer, Ruth Arlene Wood, Gwyneth Jones, and Rendon Smith; and Pianist, Roger Bean. Don Rcminc and Frank Vitale, trombonists, were absent. This year’s orchestra, lacking in strings, was limited as far as size went, but its excellence of performance w as up to the usual standard. Music for the fall play and the Senior play was provided by this group, which also played for assemblies. Westfield's orchestra placed three members in the All State Group. They were Luisc Klingclhofer, Helen Jean Bartlett, and Bruce Anderson. 84 8ett Ski+cLhac L nc rccrMUon field. VARSITY Sept. 25 Somerville .. Sept 50 Rahway Oct. 7 South River Oct. 14 Roselle Park Oct. 21 Columbia ... Oct. 28 Bound Brook Nov. 4 Union Nov. 11 West Orange Nov. 25 Plainfield .. - We Cstficld'x ( , ,7 °' '«i g one f UP 3 roi,gh kittle In the starting line-ups for the Blue Devils were, back row: Dawson List, Harrs Tenney, Dick Rictz, Don Dilley, Dave Anderson, Builds Redd, Bill Ntuer, Wally Brow n, and George Van Hart. Front row: Pel Brown, Lee Horner, Charlie Brandt, Bill Johnson, Russ Cole, Frank Vecchio, and Dave Dinwoodie. Coaches Joe Freeman and Bart Kills slant at either end of the last line. The team behind the team-left to right: Coaches Freeman, Fife, and Gerber, Air. Krcsslcr, Dr. Iaggi0, and Russ Stiles. in every game they played. This year s greatest achievement was the 7-6 defeat of West Orange, a team which had downed the West-field State champions for the two previous years. Westfield’s varsity team, left to right: Captain, Dick Jenkins; Al Linden, Dave Dimvoodic, Dawson List, Pel Brown, Bob Williams, Gil Dietrich, George YanHart. Tom Mart ., and Bill Mastrian. High spot of a rather erratic season was the second Westfield-Regional game when the W.H.S. team came hack and defeated the favored Bulldogs 56-51. Dick Jenkins, third high scorer in Union County, and Comer Lewis, Coach, look over the basketball feature in an inter-school newspaper. 88 The complete squad, coached by Comer Lewis and Howard Tomlinson, includes this year’s varsity players and the nucleus of next year’s team. Managerial duties were performed efficiently by Russ Cole. S VWU lUty With a record of nine wins and only two losses, Coach Edmund Allen’s 1951 swimming squad was probably the best all-around team ever at Westfield High. During the course of the season the Blue Devils defeated Morristown, Irvington, Pingry, Newark Academy, and Columbia twice. This was the first year W.H.S. was able to defeat the Columbians at their own pool. Both Plain-field meets ended in defeat by a margin of a few points, as the Blue and White lost on the final relay. But to make up for these two defeats, Coach Allen’s boys took a second in the State and a third in the Easterns. Rich LaRoza Co-captain, captured a first place in the State meet in the individual medley and a fifth in the two-hundred-vard freestyle. The medley relay team did itself proud, winning in both the State and the Easterns. Other W.H.S. swimmers who placed in the Easterns were breaststrokcr, Larry Mullen; frcc-stylcr, Dick Schmal; and Co-captain, Dick Cooledgc. a backstroker. Letter winners were Dick Cooledgc, Rich LaRoza, Dick Schmal, Ed Bitzer, Jack Carter, Charlie Brandt, Dave Wilcox, Del Richie, Ed Howard, Larry Mullen, Don Large, and the capable manager, Walt Bennett. Larry Mullen shoves oft on his lap of the relay race in the State Meet held at Princeton. 89 f TO The Westfield High track team has a real challenge this season if it wants to produce a winning team. Mel Michael’s boys have only four returning lettermen: Captain, Don Dillev, who may be hampered by injuries, Phil Young, Captain of the Indoor Track team; and Charlie Brandt and Buddy Redd from the 1950 squad. Seniors on the team are Earl Clark, Dick Sprague, Alan Foster, Bill Martin, Don Dill-cy, Charlie Brandt, Johnny Flint, Phil Young, Earl Clark, John Clark, and Dave Din-woodic. I lead Coach is .Mr. Michaels, while Clarence Jones coaches the weight men. The Wcstficiders will open their season at the Recreation Field when they will be hosts at the Union Countv relays. Dual meets have been scheduled with Bound Brook, Plain-field, W est Orange, Regional. Linden, and Union. Some of the bigger meets that the track squad will enter will be the County, State, State relays, the Newark Board of Education, and the North Jersey championship competition. Alan Poster, one of Westfield's hopes in the javelin department, at an after school practice. Charlie Brandt, four-letter man, as he works out with the shotput at the Recreation Field. a half Warinanco course. The 1951 Cross Country team probably suffered more hard luck than any other athletic team in Westfield High School during the year. Two letter winners of the previous year were unable to compete, and the rest of the sophomore-studded squad w as plagued with injuries. Coach A lei Michaels boys opened the season at Warinanco Park in Elizabeth with a 38 to 17 loss to a veteran Mctuchcn harrier team. The following week the Blue Devils came close to pulling the upset of the season, just barely being nosed out by a big Plainfield team, 30-25. Westfield reached its peak mid-way through the season when the team beat Rahw ay and Edison in a row. The scores were 19 to 36 and 25 to 30 respectively. However, the Blue and White then suffered a let dow n and dropped the final two meets to Union and Jefferson, by scores of 35 to 20 and 30 to 25. In the county and state meets the Blue Devils posted a fourth and fifth respectively. Captain Carl Tatro and Phil Young were the senior letter winners; Perry Welch, another W man, was a junior; and three sophomores earned their letters, Bob Bonnetti, Frank Clark, and Pete Tatro. The tennis team is looking forward to a good season this spring, as five lettermen from last year’s fine squad are returning to Coach Sam Bunting's team. In the first row are seniors Boh Ycnzer, Jim Cassidy, Rich LaRoza, Par Patterson, and Russ Cole. Back row contains Don Hoick, Greg Hovendon, and Mr. Bunting. The 1951 golf team, under the fine coaching of Mr. Johnson, has probably the best prospects of any Blue Devil golf team. Forming the nucleus of the team are returning lettermen Tom Mart , Walt Bennett, and Gil Dietrich. I high Blodgett, I’d Bitzer, Dick Prentiss, Neil Moran, and Bob Mateer will assist the three letter-winners. 'Bcue all The 1951 baseball team has a lot of key positions to fill if it hopes to have a winning record this current season. Positions are open at first, second, and third base, and at two spots in the outfield. Noel Taylor, W.H.S. coach, will have his hands full trying to fill these spots. Left to right, buck row: Coach C. Blair Rogers, Russ Stiles, Herman Raichle, Bill Neuer, Dick Schmal, Dick Rietz, Roger Day, Bill Halsey, and Coach Noel Taylor. Second row, seated: Alan Sampson, Butch Callaway, Letterman George Van Hart, Pel Brown, El-wood Neuer, John Zink, Dawson List, Letterman Dave Anderson, and Captain and Letterman Dick Smith. On ground: Ken Pclton, Bob Roth, Gerry Wright, Jim Aloretti. The AA'.H.S. squad will open the spring sports season playing against Bound Brook at Tampaques Park. After that the Blue Devils will meet North Plainfield, Regional, Linden, Columbia, and Rahway. Westfield will end up its season by playing its traditional rivals, Plainfield and Roselle Park. 93 tyive Tfetl. . . “T-E-A-Al! Fight, team, fight!” This year’s snappy cheering squad was a colorful and indispensable pare of every football and basketball game. In their blue and white uniforms (and their bright red socks and mittens on cold days; this peppy group led the stands in all the traditional yells and in lots of new cheers, too. And Westfield’s ‘ Blue Devils made their usual appearance, even if freezing weather forced them into blankets halfway through each game. Left to right, senior cheerleaders are Ronnie Cooley, Jerry Cutler, Bob Edwards, Nancy Mathis, Co-captains Claire Nolan, Barbara Hccrich, and Kathryn Nolan, and Clara Anderson and June Rapp. Another main attraction at the games w as our group of high-stepping twirlers. Left to right arc Dottie Ncin, Doris Sigmund, Thelma Dilley, Majorette Bobby Conlin, Edith Meyers, and Barbara Hiross. Hours of pre and post-school practice (and moments of agony when thev forgot and wore tight skirts) added up to the skill and precision with which these twirlers did their job. Cheerleaders Caryl Marsh, Molly Burr, and Kay Kingsley in their basketball uniforms. Coralec Nolte and Edic Rogers were other under-class cheerleaders. rf. (?. The Girls’ Athletic Committee was under the direction of Chairman Luanne Campbell, Program Chairman Kirsie Gibbs, Secretary Ann W illiams, and Treasurer Ginny Rugh. .Mrs. Rogers (Swiftic) and Miss Flannclly advised the group, and Luanne and Ginnv represented it on the Westfield Athletic Council. This s ear the G.A.C. had a possible financial goal of four hundred fifteen dollars to raise, and they made three hundred of that amount. T he group started out bv selling white kerchiefs with Westfield’s Blue Devil on the back. Then they gave a record dance, complete with refreshments which the girls baked themselves. As an additional money making endeavor, the girls sold ice cream at the basketball games and gave basketball dances afterwards. The sale of sweatshirts with the school emblem on them also netted some money for the G.A.C. The G.A.C. dessert, held on April 27 in the gymnasium, was one of this organization’s main projects. The Board of IEducation, the teachers, and the girls’ mothers w ere guests at the afTair. The theme of this car’s G.A.C. dessert is “Athlete’s Feet (Fete, Feat;,” and this theme w ill be carried out in the wall decorations and entertainment. The winged foot, the emblem of the third year athletic award, will be drawn on the program. Of the West field plavers at the NJFHA play-day, Linda Johnson, goalie; Shirlcv Sanford, halfback; and Irma W ilhelm, fullback. placed on the Central Jersey Honorary team, and Luanne Campbell, fullback, and Ginny Rugh, center half, placed on the Reserve team. At graduation the Gold Letter Girl, the girl who has combined athletics with many other school activities the most capably, is announced. Under Luanne Campbell’s supervision, members of G.A.C. discuss ideas for the theme of the annual mother-daughter dessert. Setting an example for the rest of the school, Lu Campbell buys some G.A.C. ice cream from Fran W ciss at the W'estficld-Plainfield basketball game. “Keep it close to your feet! '’ Miss Margaret Las-barv, English hockey team player and visiting instructor for W HS, shows the senior teams the right way to dribble. “All here, 100%.” The squad, the basic unit of each gym class, is being checked by its squad leader and platoon leader. Luanne Campbell, Shirley Sanford, Ginnv Rugh, Linda Johnson, Irma Wilhelm. and Anne Tedesco, Westfield hockey players at the NJFHA tournament. Westfield placed five girls on the state teams. After graduating from the “hit it with your palm phase of badminton, Barbara Royce and Ann O'Donnell compare notes on the fine art of holding a racket. tyinJU Sfxnfo Mary Bohan and Reggv Armstrong, Carolyn Davison, Joan Fletemevcr, and Shirley Sanford in a modern dance formation. (Observers' comments made it everything from a spider to hat rack. The dancers weren’t sure.) “Left, right, left, jump! Ann O’Donnell tries a running shot at the basket in a gym period practice session. v Scko-al Happy Birthday to you ’... from Fat, Ellen, Maribel, Kitsie, Linda, and Margie, to Barbara and Kav ... a cafeteria celebration. “Fascination and Bcfuddlemcnt ... Mr. J.... first period physics lab . . . and the mysteries of Experiment No. 28. “I960 . . . Polh Detention? What’s detention?”. . . Dick Smith. Bunny Pfeiffer, Dot Pe-toskv, and Bill Mastrian rest on the senior steps between class periods. ■Vitching Hour . . . .Margie Kruse and Shirley Sanford . the yearbook plus a deadline . . . results? . . . utter � n fusion at 2:30 A.M. Between Halves”. . . Marcia Bender, Ann O’Donnell, Joan Wycoff, Betty Hathaway, Audrey Bunce, Ann Hathaway, Marilyn Cassell, Jane Ostrander. cold wind . . . freezing weather . . . loyal fans. On behalf of the Class of 1951 . . . Lee Horner, Class President, flanked by Jim Wianr, Student Council President, and Judy Hall, of the Class of 1949, gives a speech at the cornerstone laying of the new school. “Say Cheese”. . . Lynn Avery, Flossie Colver, Joan Lowell, Judy Hart-en, Thelma Dilley ... and five Ipana smiles. it 7be SHote 0 Sun - seekers Barbara Dixon and Carol Scarf. Pictures in the sand ... Flossie Smvcrs and her work of art. “B-o-b. “Sand, shoes, and sun ... Pat Herrington, Ellen Dicfenbach, Barbara Dixon, and Diane Colin. “Crossing the line . . . Ed Field at the Equator n the M S Yvonne. “Statues ... Allison Staccv Little Westfield . . . Patty Drake, Allison Staccv, Carol Scarf, Barbara Dixon, Par I Icrrington, Greta Wolrf, Dot Nein, Peggy Wallace, and Ellen Dicfenbach. “Better than an innerspring . . . Jo Cardillo relaxes on the beach. 'ZVe t ietd “You’re putting it on crooked!”. . . Charlotte, Phil, and one lipstick. Jcanic and Joanie Bedell. “Weight Lifting’’ ... Phil Kraft dem-onstrates his strength with Charlotte Patton. “The Inseparables”. . . Diane Colin and John Culver. Pass that peace pipe”. . . Big Chiefs Carol Foote, Carolyn Grander, Patty Greer, and Sue Bedell at the Point Pleasant reservation. “Where’s the mouse?”. . . Peggy Val! • UP the P0,e ro sta '‘ Tired, Dottier”. . . Dot Xcin, after a hard day at the beach. H3TFIEID HIGH SCHOOL With our lasbclass. our last assembly, and graduation, we come'to the final pages in our story of Westfield High.Hut even after we officially close the book on this chapter of our lives, our high school experienccs-th friengs we have made and rhe ood times we ffiwe shared—will always remain with us. w ritten aim: only, in this volume, but in our minds and hcarts'Sp as we leave Westfield High, let us give it a finW. salute. It has served us well. Margie-Kruse and Shirley Sanfofd.