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

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Microbiology Club At their monthly meetings, the members of the Microbiology Club evaluate and discuss the scientific advancements in the field of biology. Each student conducts individual research projects with the aid of the advisers, Mr. Clarence Jones and Mr. Joseph Kursar. They study bacterial cultures and mu- tation in the planaria. In addi- tion, the club creates interest in this field by publicizing careers in scientific research. Advanced Biology Club The Advanced Biology Club was organized to give the in- terested student the opportunity to observe and discuss the specialized fields of biology. At the first club meeting, the mem- bers, under the supervision of the adviser, Mr. John Elder, divided into committees. Each group was responsible for re- porting the results of an experi- ment completed during the year. The reports included dis- cussions on such topics as the intelligence of hamsters, Freu- dian psychology, and a newly developed method of ac- celerating plant growth. Earth Science Club To broaden the student's knowledge of physical sciences such as astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, and geology is the primary oim of the Earth Science Club. Adviser, Mr. Nor- man Koury directs the studies of the earth and its relationship to the universe. The year's activi- ties were highlighted by trips to the Franklin Mine at Frank- lin, New Jersey, and to the Museum of Natural History in New York City. 27

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Calculator Club Although the Calculator Club is small, its activities have proved interesting and useful. Advised by Miss Judith Clark, the club mem- bers have learned to understand the me- chanics and operations of a calculator. A representative from the Underwood Corpora- tion demonstrated the capabilities of the machine, and since then the club has utilized the information they acquired in solving in- tricate mathematical problems. Slide Rule Club A working knowledge of the operation and practical application of the slide rule is es- sential to the mathematics and science student. During the first semester, the members of the Slide Rule Club met early every Thursday morning with the adviser. Miss Dama Hill, and the president, John Read. They worked to gain speed and accuracy with their cal- culations on this instrument. 1 26

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Representatives from each homeroom in WHS form our Service Club. Under the auspices of Mrs. Frances Sutherland and Mrs. Lorna MacDougal the Red Cross Council serves the community in a variety of ways: collecting money during the fall membership drive and for the Children's Specialized Hospital, packing clothes for Coney Creek, Kentucky; filling overseas gift boxes; sending educational material about Westfield to each of our AFS students and to a high school in Turkey. At meetings they discuss various phases of Red Cross work and listen to lectures by community servants. Through their activities, club members become aware of a Red Cross motto: Wherever there is need —we care; we shore; we learn how to serve others together, Service Club Library Council The Library Council gives the student a chance both to serve the school and to benefit himself. The library is a viral and busy part of our school life, and for smooth functioning it depends on student help. The Council members tend the desk, process new books, shelve books, take care of the magazine and pamphlet files, and arrange displays. But it is not all work for council members. They are a member of the New Jersey School Library Council Association, take part in its activities, and attend its two annual con- ferences. Under the leadership of Council president Joan Hebert and advisers Mrs. Adelaide Knubel and Miss Alice Lockwood, the members exchanged meetings with neigh- boring councils, took a trip to a point of library interest, and published the semi-annual book reviews. 28