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

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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

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 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

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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