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

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Aeronautics Club The Aeronautics Club was organized in 1954, and has steadily increased its member- ship, The main objective of the club is to interest high school students in aviation. Its mem- bers learn, aided by movies, discussions, and actual experi- ence flying model airplanes, the fundamentals of aviation. Under the direction of Mr. Mil- ton Luxemburg, the dub mem- bers have heard lectures given by pilots, flight engineers, and people from the field of aero- dynamics. Radio Club The members of the WHS Radio Club under the leader- ship of the adviser, Mr. William Gager, have established an amateur radio station in the electronics laboratory. The hams operate the radio before and after school or during study periods. As dub projects, the group purchased a new aerial which stretches above the courtyard and offered lessons in Morse code and radio theory to students planning to obtain their novice licenses. Bowling Club Once every week some fifty students are seen making their way toward Clark Lanes to en- gage in one of our nation's fastest growing participator sports, bowling. Under the di- rection of Mr. Robert Dello- Russo, Mr, William Gager, and president Mike Pattyson, the Bowling Club provides inter- ested boys with the opportunity to enjoy themselves and engage in friendly competition. With this idea in mind, the club strives to promote good sports- manship. It participates in the Annual Union County Bowling Tournament in April and con- cludes the year's activities with a Father-Son Awards Banquet. 24

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1 Auto Club for Girls Contrary to common belief, a girl's best friend is sometimes her lug wrench. With this vital piece of equipment, the mem- bers of the Auto Club for Girls learn to change tires in addi- tion to making other minor re- pairs and adjustments. During the club periods, they work on automotive parts such as the fuel pump and carburetor. Lec- tures and demonstrations are supplemented by the showing of films and by Mr. Robert Dello-Russo's instruction. Ceramics Club With a selection of nearly four hundred projects, the Ceramics Club offers an opportunity for creative and artistic work. Ad- viser Mr. John Thompson and president Sharyn Williams help the members develop skills necessary to this art. The club's members obtain pleasure and satisfaction through the expres- sion of their talents. Bakers’ Club The members of the Bakers' Club strive to gain a greater understanding of the principles involved in the preparation and serving of popular dishes. Un- der the tutelage of the advis- er, Mrs. Joan Testa, the club members create and sample their own culinary masterpieces during the club periods. 23

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Physicians Club Today the roie of the physician is becoming more and more important. In view of this increasing interest in medicine, the Physician's Club was intro- duced at WHS this year. With the aid of their adviser, Mr. Robert Sanislow, the members discuss the problems of today's physician to gain o better under- standing of his role in society. The main projects for this year were a trip to Overlook Hospital and a tour of the medical facilities ot Rutgers Univer- sity, In 1956, the girls who were interested in the many facets of the nursing pro- fession organized, with the assistance of Mrs. Valeria Barber, the Future Nurses of America Club. This year, while acting as volunteers in neighbor- ing hospitals and while listening to lectures given by prominent specialists of the medical profession, the members, led by president Mary Jo Wade, hove investigated the varied aspects of nursing. This preview of future ca- reers gives each member a firm foundation for her vocational goals. F.N.A.