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Every day is a fresh beginning, every morn is a world made new. — Susan Coolidge
JUNIORS . . . Progressing to a certain degree
Junior Martha Elenor Preston
Council FIRST: Merrill Stevenson, Karen Hekeler, Frank Mitchell, Mrs. Stephens, William Lough, Johansen, SECOND: Gail German, Vicki Casamo, Carol Ann Mulreany, Jane Tucker, Laurie Smith, Reid, THIRD: Robert Worthing, Kenneth Powers, Thomas Bonow, George Hess, Joseph Kindregan, Hadley.
Junior Class Officers — Merrill Stevenson, Secretary; Karen Hekeler, Vice President; Frank Mitchell, President; Mrs. K. Stephens, Adviser; William Lough, Treasurer; Martha Johansen, Assistant Treasurer.
For the class of '63 this year has been a fun-filled experience. By tar its most extensive project was the Junior Promenade which was given in honor of the class of '62 on the evening of May 4. Since November, when the theme "Camelot" was chosen, the class officers and council members, in addition to the various committees, worked to produce the prom which took place in Westfield High School's gymnasium. Toward the end of the academic year, the juniors elected officers for their last year at WHS. At their final class meeting each candidate was presented with a problem which he might meet during his term of office. His answer to this problem took the place of a campaign speech. With experience behind them, and their senior year ahead of them, the class of '63 is looking forward to the challenge of leading our school in the coming year.
123 - MISS TOKER ROW 1: H. Barber, G. Antasy, C. Andrews, V. Barr, K. Barber, K. Arnold, J. Anderson, ROW 2: B. Baker, S. Allen, G. Bauer, L. Beach, C. Beddows, J. Barnes, R. Barnett, ROW 3: D. Acque, R. Bachman, C. Apeseche, J. Allen, T. Ackerman, K. Balling, C. Allen, ROW 4: E. Barber, G. Andrews, J. Ahern, F. Albertson, P. Battiloro, J. Bannon, J. Alexanderson, R. Ashbaugh.
124 — MRS. SPENCER ROW 1: P. Biamonte, M. Baumer, M. Berns, B. Burke, C. Bennett, L. Burroughs, J. Brown, K. Beasley, S. Allen, ROW 2: B. Bretherton, J. Brunn, N. Blanken, H. Blaier, J. Billingsby, R. Bonney, T. Bownow, S. Booth, B. Bowe, ROW 3: E. Bradbury, J. Birkler, J. Breibart, A. Bradley, R. Borton; D. Bliss, D. Borden, D. Brown, R. Boyer.
126 - MISS YURCISIN ROW 1: B. Church, C. Conover, V. Carpenter, L. Campan, C. Christiano, J. Chrone, S. Cox, B. Davis, ROW 2: E. Cunningham, D. Colesworthy, M. Cook, B. Cox, V. Casamo, T. Charles, D. DeChellis, C. Colucci, J. Cerillo. ROW 3: M. Cave, T. Carr, R. Clayton, R. Chambers, A. Crawford, R. Davidson, C. Conde, S. Bubier, B. Collins.
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141 - MRS. SCHMAUDER ROW 1: R. Ennis, P. Down, K. Federowsky, D. Elliott, S. Fiscale, S. DeRubeis, ROW 2: R. Denholtz, R. Faggans, D. DeLorenzo, J. Esposito, C. Duncan, C. Dowell, J. Elliott, ROW 3: B. Fleming, B. Ellerhorst, V. Dwyer, K. Fitzgerald, L. Ekstrand, B. Eddy, P. Ewing, ROW 4: H, Dohrmann, V. Donnelly, B. Ehrnman, F. Doerr, J. Ellis.
143 - MISS CLARK ROW 1: L. Greason, M. Garner, G. German, B. Gilmour, E. Gargiles, E. Golden, ROW 2: W. Fredericks, J. Gross, N. Giuditta, R. Gould, B. Frink, V. Garretson, P. Graef, ROW 3: K. Graves, M. Flynn, D. Graham, R. Goodwin, K. Guth, B. Goldan, C. Freeswick, ROW 4: D. Greco, J. Freiberger, S. Griffin, S Foote, C. Frew, R. Gilbert, S. Freiherr, D. Garber.
144 — MR. DELLA BADIA ROW 1: j . Hays, P. Hand, K. Haug, M. Harrison, L. Heller, M. Heidt, K. Hekeler, ROW 2: V. Green, J. Hamm, M. Hayes, H. Guzzetti, F. Haigh, D. Halvorsen, K. Holier, K. Hendrycy, ROW 3: L. Hahn, W. Hedden, C. Hagan, W. Honey, F. Harnett, P. Hadley, D. Hanke.
145 - MISS GOLDMAN ROW 1: B. Hughes, J. Hunt, C. Hill, P. Hoelle, S. Horr, M. Honchar, P. Hoff, J. Hess, B. Hill, J. Hitchcox, ROW 2: S. Holt, J. Hunziker, J. Humphry, N. Hely, M. Hermann, R. Hill, J. Holloway, J. Heindel, R. Jones, M. Howarth, ROW 3: W. Howarth, B. Hicks, G. Isbrecht, G. Hess, O. Horvath, D. Johnson, J. Ingram, R. Hollstein, E. Henning, M. Howarth.
146 - MR. GERBER ROW 1: L. Isaacman, A. Jones, I. Kazaleski, P. Infantine C. Jordan, S. Judge, M. Jacobi, E. James, ROW 2: M. Johansen, P. Miff, L. Jewett, S. Keifer, S. Jones, J. Jackson, S. Jones, ROW 3: R. Juntillo, L. Kinney, J. Lafferty, M. Ketcham, R. Kefalonitis, F. Last, R. Longer, ROW 4: E. Joshua, K. Kaufmann, D. Jones, D. Koppe, J. Kindregan, R. King.
148 - MISS RUSSO ROW 1: K. Knecht, J. MacKinnon, M. Kraft, D. Litch, E. Leigh, ROW 2: W. MacKay, C. Knapp, J. Kennedy, N. Ketelhut, J. Loges, M. Lehman, J. MacDonald, ROW 3: J. Kuntz, N. Lettola, F. Mancuso, D. Liscom, B. Linck, S. Logsdon, J. Mills, ROW 4: C. Miller, R. Lubeck, T. Loeb, J. Lauher, W. Mclntosh, R. Meares, R. McClung, J. Long.
149 - MRS. STEPHENS ROW .1: M. McGeary, A. Nachbar, A. Mazzucca, J. McAII, M. Mayo, K. Mueller, L Moore, C. Murray, R. Lucchesi, L. Mitthauer, ROW 2: M. Murphy, K. Morris, C. Mulreany, K. Murphy, A. Mayo, M. Morbeck, L. Mathis, C. Mayer, M. Minnicino, D. Morash, ROW 3: A. Muccilli, S. Morris, T. Noonan, R. Miller, D. Mokrauer, W. Lough, R. Marino, W. Olson, R. Mitchell.
151 — MRS. SWINK ROW 1: A. Poland, A. Peterson, R. Peterson, C. Phillips, S. Pierce, M. O'Neil, J. Ostrowsky, M. Pellegrono, B. Plenty, ROW 2: L. Patterson, P. Obenchain, M. Overbay, D. Newman, M. Patryson, W. Parken, K. Powers, T. Phelan, D. Palmer, W. Peterson, ROW 3: J. O'Donnell, R. Packard, R. Otto, L. Primosch, J. Raba, J. Pusack, D. MacDougal, T. Ricker, K. Postrof.
152 - MISS HILL ROW 1: P. Rowland, C. Richardson, K. Roe, E. Reid, P. Scharman, J. Prince, F. Richter, B. Price, S. Rose, ROW 2: V. Robinson, B. Scott, T. Schmidt, D. Sendell, C. Rausch, M. Rudy, J. Rote, ROW 3: G. Sargent, R. Schultz, R. Seay, J. Sampson, J. Schneider, R. Rogers, J. Shaffer.
a o 153 - MR. FREEMAN ROW 1: L. Smith, P. Schofleld, J. Shilling, D. Smith, P. Sharkey, ROW 2: M. Solomon, Z. Simon, L: Sommerfleld, G. Shannon, B. Schroeder, B. Shierman, R. Scott, ROW 3: A. Scurry, S. Smolenski, L. Stoddard, D. Smith, T. Sockolosky, J. Smith, D. Smith, ROW 4: M. Soriano, C. Stark, T. Stotler, J. Singer, J. Steinheim, W. Sonsin, N. Solonen, R. Stork.
155 — MRS. MacDOUGAL ROW 1: C. Sterphone, E. Tessitore, J. Tiemann, S. Thrasher, I. Strond, O. Tice, C. Sutley, D. Stalbaum, D. Taliaferro, J. Tucker, N. Stewart, ROW 2: M. Tomlinson, S. Wallace, R. Trenner, M. Stevenson, C. Stanojev, J. Stucker, S. Stevens, J. Waehler, T. Tucker, B. Tenney, T. Thomsen, ROW 3: E. Walsh, K. Veith, R. Traylor, I. Wanless, W. Tanner, H. Sydnor, E. Vigne, R. Thatcher, D. Thompson, B. Varnum.
157 — MR. RYAN ROW 1: H. Young, V. Wollny, D. Wylie, D. Wells, J. Williams, N. Wight, J. Wolf, ROW 2: R. Zaparanick, C. Vanderbilt, M. Wilde, S. Walker, N. Woodruff, C. Wyatt, M. Wade, P. Vignolo, R. Worthing, ROW 3: C. Way, T. Weldon, L. Zeiss, G. Wilson, T. West, F. Warfield, G. Wiegman, L Warter.
SOPHOMORES . . . Meeting the challenge of change
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Sophomore Council ROW 1: Nancy Wistar, Jim Smith, Steve Atwood, Miss Learish, Joy Carrigan, Craig Eaton, ROW 2: Patricia Quinn, Sue Bernstein, Khristine Maland, Puala Hendershott, Janis Newburgh, Julie Slatrery, Meg Duncan, Mary McCarthy, Karen Crane, Susan Ackman, Laura Lice, ROW 3: Mike Clark, John DeStefanis, Scott Miner, Tom Gregory, Ken Koppenhoefer, Jeff Richards, Allen Kern.
Sophomore Class Officers: James Smith, Vice President; Nancy Wistar, Secretary; Steve Atwood, President; Miss Mary E. Learish, Adviser; Craig Eaton, Treasurer; Joy Carrig a n , Assistant Treasurer.
Our new members of Westfield High School were greeted by Dr. Foose at the Sophomore Orientation Assembly in September. After this, they assembled, nominated, and elected their class officers; also, they wrote a constitution which will serve them throughout their years in WHS. On February 16 the sophomores presented their "Sophomore Variety Show" for the entire school. They learned about the American Field Service program in March through an assembly at which Sharon Savage and Barbara Wolff, our exchange students, spoke. As the year drew to a close, the sophomores nominated and elected officers for their junior year. Having had a busy and successful sophomore year, the class of '64 looks forward to an even better one in '63.
228 - MRS. BRITTAIN ROW 1: J. Albrecht, J. Anspach, A. Alibrandi, ROW 2: E. Anthony, S. Anthony, S. Ackman, M. Archer, ROW 3: J. Abbruscato, S. Atwood, B. Anderson, D. Alexander, P. Anderson, ROW 4: P. Aschenbrenner, J. Atherton, R. Ahlfeld, S. Andrews, W. Allman.
230 - MR. TAYLOR ROW 1: J. Belluscio, C. Bell, H. Benz, S. Battis, P. Bauman, C. Bentley, ROW 2: S. Bazarol, B. Bartik, C. Banes, V. Barnes, R. Barnett, H. Bartolf, ROW 3: S. Boer, H. Barrows, J. Balka, D. Bangs, F. Bass, R. Barley.
231 — MRS. TRETOUT ROW 1: J. Blokken, J. Branti, F. Bauman, A. Beck, B. Birkenmeier, E. Blaier, S. Bernstein, ROW 2: S. Blyth, R. Bonaccorso, J. Blank, P. Birdsall, B. Bierwirth, V. Bogart, M. Blaken, K. Beyerstedt, ROW 3: R. Boomer, J. Berez, J. Bleeke, M. Braun, W. Bergquist, H Beane, R. Blair, J. Bogaert.
232 - MR. KOURY ROW 1: B. Carlton, K. Caldwell, J. Carrigan, C. Brown, L. Campbell, M. Buccola, J. Burrows, L. Carter, J. Brown, G. Carter, ROW 2: S. Calveri, P. Brody, T. Brown, D. Brotman, B. Brenman, D. Burke, M. Brumbaugh, ROW 3: R. Busch, D. Bressert, J. Breitenstein, M. Brunton, W. Carson.
233 — MR. AMENDOLARA ROW 1: J. Cline, A. Castiglia, J. Catalanotto, K. Cave, P. Clancy, ROW 2: W. Casamo, B. Coleman, M. Clarke, J. Cline, B. Coddington, ROW 3: K. Ciskowski, B. Cleaves, H. Coburn, K. Cliver, C. Centa, N. Clark, J. Comer, ROW 4: W. Coles, J. Coats, D. Carver, V. Coogan, R. Claussen.
235 — MRS. HINSON ROW 1: S. Coleman, J. Compton, J. D'Amore, A. Coon, D. Croker, R. Daniels, ROW 2: T. Danch, J. Cronin, R. Cuccaro, S. Cummings, K. Crane, W. Crawford, S. Conrad, ROW 3: H. Crapon, P. Daraghy, S. Dail, K. Dinday, J. Dauster, J. Cuckler, G. Cunningham.
241 - MR. BUNTING ROW 1: P. Danco, H. Davis, B. Dickson, R. DeCaprio, J. Decker, F. Dennis, C. Czarniak, R. DiPrisco, C. DeLorenzo, ROW 2: R. Dunlap, J. DeStefanis, J. Dick, C. Dick, V. Dankel, S. DeMarco, R. Dugan, R. Doerrer, W. Dodds, ROW 3: W. Douwes, A. Dunning, R. Dearing, D. DiMaio, E. Davis, D. Davies, R. Degen, R. Doyle.
242 - MRS. DISBROW ROW 1: B. DiTrolio, D. Eberle, D. Dziedzic, L. Drake, P. Doornbos, L. Dudash, A. Donaldson, M. Doherty, D. Dudenbostel, ROW 2: D. Dunham, M. Duncan, S. Duncan, L. Dyke, P. Eisenkramer, S. Emerich, A. Flynn, W Elcome, ROW 3: J. Fogerty, A. Feldman, W. Engelke, P. Fletcher, D. Eakeley, W. Eason, ROW 4: M. Enard, R. Ellis, F. Elfers.
243 - MRS. YOUNG ROW 1: K. Forbes, J. Forsberg, M. A. Fusco, C. Falocco, F. Franco, F. Fischtrom, J. Enard, ROW 2: R. Farr, B. Emperio, J. Funk, G. Falkenberg, J. Frederick, G. Fitzgerald, L. Franzinger, ROW 3: R. Forgus, G. Gallagher, J. Garber, J. Fried, R. Graf, D. Glassey, J. Gibson, L. Gallman, ROW 4: J. Foster, J. Gillie, R. Gault, M. Goldberg, P. Graff, D. Giffert, J. Gilmartin.
244 — MR. BONESTEEL ROW 1: P. Gilliam, S. Greenberg, J. Gladis, R. Gonnella, L. Grogg, S. Galligan, K. Gross, N. Gilbert, K. Goff, ROW 2: L. Goheen, J. Gibbons, G. George, J. Hagers, C. Hanson, J. Hallam, T. Hannis, D. Grosse, M. Gaskell, T. Halpin, ROW 3: J. Hagy, G. Green, T. Gregory, R. Harris, J. Harraden, T. Graves, L. Grant, R. Halvorsen, L. Grawe.
245 — MR. KURTZ ROW 1: E. Grupe, C. Henry, E. Haskell, D. Guttenberger, C. Helgren, P. Hendershott, N. Haug, ROW 2: D. Home, J. Hallstein, D. Heins, P. lovino, S. Harper, C. Henderson, ROW 3: R. Holt, R. Heinkel, T. Hewitt, J. Hoffman, W. Hulmes, C. Hely.
246 — MR. LA COSTA ROW ] : B. Jacobi, J. Jacobs, L. Johnston, V. Hsu, P. Johnston, C. Hitchcock, J. Hopkins, K. Higgins, J. Johansen, ROW 2: D. Hofstetter, J. Jessie, R. Kass, S. Kesty, J. Irwin, T. Johns, J. Keat, ROW 3: H. Jensen, D. Jackson, G. Knox, A. Kern, J. Isbrecht, B. Johnson, ROW 4: E. Johnson, C. Kochenderfer, T. Kinney.
250 — MISS LEARISH ROW 1: P. Klett, C. Krueger, K. Koop, A. Kirchner, J. Lee, D. Keyser, ROW 2: K. Lantz, R. Kuna, T. Lanza, K. Kneeshaw, D. Lichtman, M. Jordan, ROW 3: W. Levy, K. Kandra, G. Laird, S. Klaiber, M. Kurusz, K. Kreider, C. Kane, ROW 4: D. Kubek, R. Kuhn, K. Koppenhoefer, J. Landenburger, A. Kraker, J. Lerman, J. Leitch.
251 - MRS. WINQUIST ROW 1: J. Maddocks, D. Manfredi, C. Mahony, A. Madea, K. Maland, L. Long, D. Marshall, ROW 2: P. Manthey, M. Mallett, B, Leslie, N. Lee, M. Lynett, W. Luerssen, D. Long, R. Lopresti, ROW 3: R. Mackie, D. Mason, B. Markham, C. Mason, B. Lonsdale, K. Luckmann, J. Lincoln, P. Marg ulies.
253 - MISS VICEDOMINI ROW 1: K. McGrath, A. Martorina, S. Matt, M. McLarty, C. McWilliams, C. Martin, P. McNamara, C. McDaniel, G. Martin, ROW 2: L. McCool, D. McKaig, M. McCarthy, G. McOwen, C. Matino, J. McClay, C. Meierdierck, E. Matuszak, M. Metcalf, ROW 3: T Merritt, G. McCarthy, J. McGeary, J. Gowan, M. McCorry, B. McCrann, J. Meserve, R. Mayne, G. Meigs.
255 - MRS. BROWN ROW 1: E. Nelson, S. Meree, B. Mielnik, M. Morgan, J. Moore, D. Michaels, R. Moser, G. Mitterando, B. Morganti, ROW 2: R. Nevin, K. Goldmann, C. Miller, B. Miller, B. Morin, V. Mikesell, L. Miller, ROW 3: S. Miner, T. Nevin, C. Mueller, C. Michelson, V. Metzler, R. Mistretta, R. Morgan, ROW 4: J. Mumm, W. Myers, F. Nickerson, W. Miller, C. Miller.
257 - MR. MILLER ROW 1: S. Perdeck, K. Olson, J. Newburgh, B. Newman, D. Ohaus, C. Pernell, ROW 2: R. Ozimek, W. Nippress, J. Parker, J. Orthlepp, S. Nippress, L. Perry, ROW 3: M. Persons, T. Perlitt, M. Muller, F. Peterson, N. Nolte, B. O'Neil, J. O'Neil, ROW 4: F. Onksen, E. Orcutt, R. Owen, G. Oldfield, R. Otto, R. Ottoson.
258 - MR. RIVERA ROW 1: P. Quinn, L. Pisano, J. Powers, B. Phelps, J. Price, L. Randall, B. Pratt, ROW 2: B. Phillips, C. Priolo, N. Piscopo, J. Post, E. Prudden, K. Purkey, G. Ramsey, ROW 3: L. Porchetta, J. Pitzer, J. Porter, R. Patrick, D. Poppele, J. Plourde, W. Peck.
259 — MR. LADENBURG ROW 1: J. Raftis, B. Robinson, E. Ruerup, D. Reid, C. Rosencrans, S. Rice, ROW 2: B. Rounds, B. Reeves, S. Ray, P. Richter, S. Roach, D. Roney, C. Rupp, ROW 3: P. Retzlaff, S. Rapuano, P. Rockett, D. Rendell, J. Richards, L. Printz.
261 - MR. CURRY ROW 1: R. Serijan, J. Shapiro, R. Shapter, S. Sensboch, V. Rusch, A. Scrimgeour, B. Singer, M. Sherwood, C. Simone, R. Sasso, ROW 2: J. Slattery, K. Solomon, C. Seligman, C. Sancraint, S. Schnauffer, G. Saliola, R. Schrom, R. Rowe, ROW 3: P. Samuels, F. Schaffer, J. Schaffer, K. Schneider, G. Schmidt, R. Schwartz, ROW 4: J. Ryckman, R. Rowan.
263 — MR. D'ANDREA ROW 1: B. Sokoloff, P. Stern, C. Small, B. Solowe, G. Stewart, S. Solomon, ROW 2: M. Stearns, R. Small, A. Smith, V. Smith, S. Stevenson, R. Smith, D. Sharkey, ROW 3: S. Smith, J. Smith, E. Selter, R. Slocum, A. Sepe, D Smith, R. Smith, ROW 4: E. Seemon, R. Sheehen, R. Shapiro, J. Sentivan, J. Sheffey, D. Shereika, D. Siff.
264 - MR. JONES ROW 1: M. Tartivita, D. Stiefken, D. Stoddard, R. Storr, S. Strohl, S. Stoll, A. Toff, ROW 2: G. Talcott, J. Sully, B. Stuphen, P. Tate, C. Templeton, C. Sterling, G. Strange, ROW 3: T. Taylor, J. Sparks, D. Somers, J. Spivey, P. Thawley, M. Taylor, H. Taliaferro, R. Stuhler.
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265 — MR. REIS ROW 1: L. Thomson, K. Ullrich, C. Tice, E. Urso, P. Thompson, J. Vanderbilt, J. Venables, ROW 2: S. Toomey, L. Tice, N. Thompson, M. Tomlinson, R. G. VanBenschoten, E. Thorne, D. Umsted, ROW 3: W. Thorn, R. F. VanBenschoten, R. U. Thiele, R. Thorburn, R. D. Thiele, F. Trautman, D. van de Sande.
268 — MR. KURSAR ROW 1: K. Villa, C. Vogler, S. Warner, M. Wallack, P. Wall, M. Waynes, B. Warren, M. Werner, M. Werner, V. Weiss, ROW 2: J. Waltermire, J. Warnecke, M. Weiland, A. Waltman, W. Vincentsen, A. Venturella, S. Waxman, ROW 3: R. Wahl, J. Ward, R. Walb, R. Villa, W. Weber, R. Weiss, R. Wade.
270 - MR. ELDER ROW 1: D. Will, L. Wokitsch, W. Wilson, J. Wyatt, S. Weston, N. Zimmerman, ROW 2: C. Young, L. Width, D. Whittaker, R. Young, G. Wheaton, N. Wistar, N. Zimmerman, ROW 3: P. Wilson, R. Westgard, K. Wright, A. Wright, C. Widmer, J.' Wiendl, B. Zimmerman, ROW 4: M. Woodruff, C. Westover, J. Witzall, T. Williamson, R. Welch, R. Whittaker, I. Zucker,
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Experience is the child of thought and thought is the child of action. We cannot learn men from books. — Benjamin Disraeli
AVOCATiONAL
The mind ought sometimes be diverted that it may return the better to thinking — Phaedrus
Advanced Knitting Club Once a girl has learned the basic skills of knitting, she wants to tackle intricate designs and difficult patterns. In the Advanced Knitting Club, girls knit more or less on their own, with Miss Marjorie Rugen helping them with problems that arise. The girls' projects are not only attractive, but practical as well.
Beginners' Knitting Club Inherent in the character of every girl are certain domestic qualities which today have become buried under the busy modern schedule. In the Beginners' Knitting Club, girls are provided with the opportunity to develop skills of knitting and work on such projects as mittens, scarves, and simple sweaters. Mrs. Florence Swink, their adviser, answers questions and solves students' problems, helping the girls to become skillful knitters.
Auto Club for Girls Never let it be said that a girl can't change a tire. The members of the Auto Club for Girls can do this and much more. They are adept at lubricating, minor repairs and adjustments, and servicing the cooling and brake systems. During the year they have worked on automotive units such as the fuel pump, carburetors, and other accessories. Lectures and demonstrations have been supplemented by modern automotive films. Instructed by Mr. Robert Delia Russo, the girls learn much about the operation of automobiles.
Bakers' Club The members of the Bakers' Club, sponsored by Mrs. Joan Testa, learn to cook a few popular dishes well. Limited to twentyfour junior and senior girls who have had some cooking experience (although any boys who can pass the qualifying test may be admitted), the club prepares and eats its creations during the club periods.
Bridge Clubs The two bridge clubs are divided on the basis of proficiency in the game. Having learned the basic skills, the beginners practice during the club period. They have learned to become better bridge players through experience and the guidance of their adviser, Mrs. Sherie Schmauder. The climax of their practice club was a club tournament with the prize a party for the winners. The Advanced Bridge Club concentrates on improvement through playing experience and the learning of advanced techniques. Mrs. Geneieve Hill advises this club, which meets during regular club periods.
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Ceramics Club Although relatively new, the Ceramics Club is fast becoming one of the most popular organizations in our school. The purposes of the club are to introduce newcomers to the art of ceramics and to provide an avocational interest for some students. During the club period each month, after a short business meeting, the members work on various ceramics of their choice. According to Mr. John Thompson, adviser, the students are given a feeling of achievement and personal satisfaction when they complete a project.
Chess Club The Chess Club provides an opportunity to learn to play and enjoy this • classical and thought-provoking game. It also develops the skill of more experienced players. The members play during club periods, at home meetings, and after school in room 110 under the guidance of Mr. Milton Barnes. To aid the group in furthering its knowledge, speakers are invited to discuss and demonstrate chess plays.
Stamp Club Opportunity knocks for members of the Stamp Collectors' Club. Not only have they membership in a high school club, but also in an organization which has a foothold on the future. This student-formed club offers great opportunities for increasing the development of a hobby which will be pursued through the years. Mr. Robert Duncan acts in the capacity of adviser to this group.
HUMANITIES . . .
Sleep not, d r e a m not; this bright d a y will not, c a n n o t last for a y e . . . — Emily Bronte
Art Club The Art Club, limited to forty members because of the large number of students joining and the limited capacities, is under the guidance of Mrs. Clara Grandcolas. Created mainly to stimulate interest in art, the club's program usually consists of a few speakers, painting demonstrations, and a trip at the end of the year.
Writers' Club This small club consists of a group convinced that the pen is mightier than the sword. Almost anything — the mysteries of space, the problem of existence, psychological turmoil, or sudden beauty — provides subject matter for stories, essays and poems that members read and criticize at the meetings held regularly in private homes. This club had the good fortune to obtain as adviser Miss Rosalind Tupper, a new addition to our English department. The members of the organization have selected Jay Gross and Nick Warburton to serve as coeditors-in-chief for our school magazine, which is published only once annually.
Forum Club The Forum Club is composed of students who have an interest in current events and a desire to learn more about current situations. This club provides ample opportunity for debate for those who find it stimulating. The objects of the club are to develop greater thinking about present day events and to learn to speak logically in defense of our own views in public. Mr. Anthony Lazarro is the adviser, and the president is Jay Umbright.
Mask and Mime Club
After a number of years, the Mask and Mime Club remains the largest organization in school. The club's program is geared to sustain an interest in dramatics, and to develop further understanding and appreciation of this art form. To accomplish this, the meetings include demonstrations, discussions, and movies on all phases of dramatics including acting, pantomime, direction, costuming, make-up, lighting, set design, and the technical and business aspects of play production. In all these areas the necessity for teamwork is constantly slanted towards the ultimate end — a polished performance. During the year, the Mask and Mime, under the patient and experienced guidance of Miss Carol Brinser, presented as its fall production Mary Chase's hit comedy, Mrs. Me Thing. They also entered the One Act Play Festival for the Plainfield area schools, and were again instrumental in the production of the traditional Christmas Tableau. Miss Brinser is assisted by Miss Ronne Toker of the speech department.
Sophomore Literary Club
The SopJiomore Literary Club was started this year to supplement the reading of interested sophomores. The members read a book each month which is discussed at the monthly meetings. It is hoped that this club will have more members to carry on its worthwhile work. It is capably advised by Miss Evelyn Yurcisin.
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Junior Literary Club
The Junior Literary Club wishes to complement its English III course by concentrating on the discussion of American literature. This club is doing a valuable job in increasing the members' appreciation of good literature and their ability to criticize and analyze books that are read during the year. Guest speakers from nearby colleges have spoken during the year on "The Concept of Existentialism" and "The Literature of the Civil War." Miss Lucille Guccione is the club's adviser.
The Senior Literary Club, in connection with English IV, reads and discusses world literature at its monthly meetings. Each month a different book is selected for study and analysis at the Thursday night meeting,- often a panel is selected to lead the discussion. Among the areas of literature which have been studied are Irish, American, Spanish, and Russian works. Miss Mary Learish, senior English teacher, is the club's director.
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Le Quartier Latin
"Le Quartier Latin" gives students an enjoyable way of using their classroom French and teaches them the customs of "la belle France." This organization is one of the oldest and most active in school. The monthly meetings are held in Cafeteria "A," with games,
songs, and plays of France holding the spotlight. Occasional speakers have addressed the members during recent meetings. This year's club, under the capable advisership of Mrs. Eleanor Young, Mr. Richard Bonesteel, and Mrs. Miriam Brown, has had many educational as well as entertaining meetings.
El Ateneo
The members of the Spanish Club try to improve their knowledge of Spain and its customs through games, songs, slides, and speakers. The club publishes its own newspaper, (which is called "El Charlatan"), four times a year; it carries club news and stories of Latin America. The highlights of the year in-
cluded the Christmas party with the breaking of the "Piriata," a trip to New York in April, and the International Carnival, at which the club re-created a bull fight along with a Spanish dance and song.
German Club
The German Club, under the guidance of Mrs. Disbrow, holds various activities during their club periods. These include the planning of their annual "Kuchen Ausverkauf," a cookie sale at Christmas time for the benefit of East German refugees. The German Club also took an active part in the high school's first International Carnival, the highlight of the language club's social year. Several of the boys and girls performed dances for the delight of all who attended. The activities of the German Club have provided a wide range of entertainment and enjoyment for all the members this year.
S. P. Q. R.
"Te moraturi salutamus." With this and other quotations on the tips of their tongues, the members of the Latin Club, otherwise known as the S.P.Q.R. (Socii professoresque Romani) Club, participate in a varied and unique program designed to stimulate an interest in Rome and the Romans. Each club period found the members of the Latin Club enjoying either skits, sacrifices, or slides of Rome. The club is famous for its colorful celebration of the Saturnalia and its excellent produc-
tion of the assassination scene from Shakespeare's Caesar. In past years, the "Toga Hop" has been the highpoint of the social year for the Westfield Romans, but this year the club participated actively in the International Carnival. Under the capable leadership of Mrs. Phyllis Winquist, Mr. Samuel Bunting, and Mr. Thomas Ryan, the club was active in the New Jersey and National Junior Classical Leagues, and had a very successful year.
SCIENTIFIC . . . The study of science teaches the young man to think . . . - J. S. Mill
Photography Club Under Mr. Noel Taylor's direction, the members of the Photography Club learn the basic principles of the camera and photography. They also receive practical experience in the darkroom, processing film and printing finished pictures. These members sometimes help around school by taking necessary pictures, and through this experience gain valuable knowledge which will be useful in photographic careers or hobbies.
Weather Station Club One of the new organizations at WHS this year is the Weather Station, under the able supervision of Mr. Norman Koury. In order to start the station, members had to purchase or build the instruments necessary to keep an accurate record of wind direction and velocity, barometric pressure, humidity, and temperature. Recorded three times daily, the weather information is graphed in order to predict future trends. In the future, the station plans to produce a daily weather report for the Westfield area. If it rains on graduation day, you will know whom to blame.
Radio Club The Radio Club is a group of amateur radio enthusiasts who operate a radio station around the corner from Cafeteria " B . " These hams can be found operating the equipment either before or after school and during study periods. The purpose of the club is to promote interest in the field of radio and electronics. This is accomplished through field trips and lectures on the latest developments in this dynamic field. Mr. Charles Reis of the science department is the club's sponsor.
Slide Rule Clubs Through knowledge gained during weekly meetings, the members of the Sophomore Slide Rule Club and the Junior-Senior Club learn to perform the various mathematical operations of a slide rule. One can figure answers much more easily and quickly on the slide rule than by calculation on paper; therefore, the proficient use of a slide rule is essential in more advanced mathematics. Miss Hill and Miss Goldman teach the students the slide rule skills in preparation for their study later in high school and in college.
General Math Help Club The General Mathematics Help Club is a popular innovation for students with difficulty in mathematics. Its purpose is to help students in this area through a broad program of development and improvement of the basic and more advanced mathematical skills. During the regular club meetings, Miss Jean Russo, adviser to the group, helps each member with his particular problem and discusses with the group certain areas in which there seems to be general difficulty. The students learn to recognize their mistakes and to apply their new knowledge to various topics in mathematics. Through this program of self-help, under the guidance of an alert instructor, the students' ability has increased through the year, and they have become more proficient in the field of mathematics.
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Micro Biology and Advanced Biology Clubs Westfield High School's biologists, under the able direction of Mr. John Elder, Mr. Clarence Jones, and Mr. Joseph Kursar, meet monthly to discuss and evaluate recent scientific achievements in their field. The Advanced Biology Club, under the sponsorship of Mr. John Elder, probes the fascinating fields of dissection and embryology, while the Microbiolog ists, supervised by Mr. Jones and Mr. Kursar, have as their main aim the direction of careers into scientific research. One of the achievements of the advanced group has been the construction of an incubator for use in research projects. Many of the members are also participants in our Saturday Science Program.
Aeronautics Club The Aeronautics Club was organized in 1954 and has steadily increased its membership since that date. The main objective of the club is to advance aviation within the high school. Its members learn with the aid of movies, discussions, and actual experiences flying model airplanes and seeing how they react. With the aid of their adviser. Mr. Milton Luxemburg, the members have been able to hear speakers on such phases of aviation as AFROTC, private flying, and the advantages of serving in the Air Force while in the service of our country.
SPORTS . . .
Every man is the builder of a temple, called his body. Plato
Varsity Club To belong to the Varsity Club, boys must win a varsity letter in some sport, wear the varsity letter on a regulation sweater, and participate in club activities. The main objectives of the club are to promote respect for athletes and to raise the standards of the varsity letter. In the past, members of the club have ushered at basketball games, served refreshments after important meets, and planned attendance at events of special interest to athletes. Mr. Gary Kehler and Mr. John Lay of our physical education department serve as advisers to the group. Dave Coleman, a track star for the past two seasons, is the club's president.
Intramural Officials Club Blowing the official's whistle during a game not only expresses authority but also represents an intricate knowledge of the many rules necessary for each sport. The Intramural Officials Club is composed of boys who wish to participate in intramural sports activities in an official capacity. These boys, directed by Mr. Joseph Delia Badia, act as referees, timers, and scorekeepers for the intramural games.
G.S.C. The Girls' Sports Council, headed by four student-elected officers, is made up of representatives elected from each of the three classes. Swiftie, Mrs. Marian Carter, and Miss Marjorie Rugen serve as enthusiastic advisers. Last fall, the council sold Loyalty Badges and decorated the halls with posters to add to our already bountiful school spirit. The biggest function sponsored by G.S.C. is the Country Dance, which takes place in March. Everyone dresses appropriately for this exhilarating evening. This year the council sponsored the Bennington College Dance Group in a performance which attracted many people and proved itself a big success.
Bowling Club Every Tuesday afternoon some fifty students are seen heading in the direction of Clark Lanes for an afternoon of relaxation in what is becoming one of our nation's greatest pastimes — bowling. Under the direction of Mr. Bjarne Tonnesen, this club was formed to give to students interested in athletics and to those who just seek pure enjoyment from the sport an opportunity to engage in friendly but high-spirited competition. With this purpose in mind, the club strives to promote and foster good sportsmanshp. It participates in the annual Union County Bowling Tournament, which is held in April, and culminates its activities with a Father-Son Dinner in March.
Leaders' Club At their weekly Tuesday morning meetings, girls, as leaders in their physical education classes, learn and practice the skills which they exercise in class. These girls have taken on the responsibility of assisting the teachers in the routine activities such as attendance and suit inspection, and also in leading the girls in class activities. Attendance at the meetings is essential and is encouraged by the offering of Leadership Awards annually to those who have participated at every meeting.
SERVICE . . .
To be doing good is man's most glorious task. — Sophocles
Projectionists' Club & Stage Technicians Lights . . . ! Camera . . . ! Action . . . ! The groups which provide the lights and cameras for all Westfield High School functions are the Technicians' Club and the Projectionists'Club. These teams operate the audio and visual equipment at assem-
bly programs, school dances and plays, special events, and class periods. Much of the success of these various productions is due to the boys' skill in lighting, sound effects, and technical assistance. Mr. William Gager serves as sponsor.
Library Council
The Library Council is one of the organizations which definitely works for the benefit of the whole school. The members' many duties include checking books in and out, arranging books on shelves, mounting pictures, and taking care of the magazine file. The 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. During the year, council members publish a booklet, "Between the Book Ends," which contains concise reviews written by council members. Miss Marion Scott and Mrs. Ruth Wellman serve as moderators for the group while Carol Bevelheimer is president of the group.
Service Club
The Red Cross Service Club, comprised of a representative from each homeroom, under the direction of Mrs. Frances Sutherland, Mrs. Lorna MacDougal and Mr. Charles Rivera, is a true service club. As always, the two main projects are a school membership drive and a drive for contributions to the Children's
Country Home. Another project is the collection of clothing to send to a needy family in some less fortunate area of our country. Council members have also helped in community drives and packing boxes to send overseas.
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VOCATIONAL . .
Let everyone ascertain his special business or calling and then stick to it, if he would be successful. — Franklin
F. T. A. The primary concern of American education today is not the development of the appreciation of the "good life" in young gentlemen born to the purple. Our purpose is to cultivate in the largest number of our future citizens as appreciation both of the responsibilities and the benefits which come to them because they are American and free. The J. Isabella Dodds chapter of the Future Teachers of America provides its members with first hand information concerning these concepts. Some of the activities undertaken by the society in search of this goal are a field trip to a college with a teacher education program and a day in the local schools when members may practice teaching methods. Through F.T.A., high school students gain valuable insight into the teaching profession to help them decide on colleges and careers. The club is under the leadership of Mrs. Sandra Hinson and Mrs. Patricia Tretout.
F. B. L. A. The F.B.L.A. is a national youth organization sponsored by the United Business Education Association. Under the leadership of Miss Alberta Mosciano and Mrs. Barbara Echterman, the club has devoted itself to providing young people with educational, vocational, and leadership experience to supplement classroom instruction. Faculty members and persons from the business world are regularly invited to speak and give advice on proper business behavior and attitudes. The club anually sponsors a social for the membership and visits various business establishments in order to see the theory of business applied.
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The best of all government is that which teaches us to govern ourselves. — Goethe
In the spring of 1961 the following officers were elected for the Student Council of 1961-62: President, Ralph Russo; Vice-President, Gordon Diggory,- Treasurer, Cappi Harris; and Secretary, Gail Reid. These four individuals and one representative or one alternate from each homeroom comprise the governing body of the school. The group is co-sponsored by Mr. Harold Shill and Mr. Samuel Loughridge. In addition to discussing and acting upon ideas that
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
The National Honor Society is an honorary organization designed to give recognition to junior and senior students who have achieved a position of high standing in their class in scholarship, service, leadership and character. Members must rank in the upper twenty per cent of their class, and have received a passing grade on all examinations. Maximum membership is ten per cent of the class.
are submitted by members of the student body, the council has successfully sponsored two dances; the "Kick-Off" dance, which inaugurates the football season, and the "Mid-Winter Ball," a fitting climax to a week of earnest study for midsemester exams. This year the Student Council also set up another first at WHS — our own paperback book store which is a separate unit from the school store.
Excellence is never granted to a man but as the reward of labor. — Reynolds
New members are selected by the faculty and announced at a special assembly in the spring. They are formally inducted at a ceremony and reception attended by faculty, old and new members, and parents. The Society is under the astute guidance of Miss A. Elisabeth Gromlich, and this year's officers are President, William Tittle; Vice-President, David Mount; Treasurer, Mel Bailey,- and Secretary, Barbara Wolff.
HI'S EYE
Journalism has become, and is becoming every day in even greater degree, the most important function in the community. — H. George
With the first issue of the Hi's Eye, it was evident that a number of changes had been made. The paper, in addition to having staff changes, is printed on a new paper stock and in the photooffset method. Under the leadership of editor-inchief Jean Flanagan, our school newspaper published nineteen issues in contrast to twelve in previous years. The editorial staff of the Hi's Eye, ably advised by Mr. Walter Clarkson, includes Pat Mclnerney, news bureau editor,- Kathy Roe, news editor,Anna Lee Gruber, features editor; Harold Shill, sports editor,- Linda Small, fourth page editor,Nick Warburton, illustrations editor,- and Jane Bronstein, assistant news bureau editor. Heading the business staff was Geoff West, business manager, assisted by Bob Kefalonitis, while Annabel Greisser handled circulation and promotion of the paper.
"But, we'll NEVER reach the yearbook's 188 pages!" Hi's Eye staff works toward deadline.
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THE PERFORMING ARTS . . .
Choir
The Boys' Glee Club is composed of boys from all three classes who show musical interest and ability. The Glee Club, whose music is always enjoyed by everyone who hears it, was again this year one of the highlights of the Spring Music Festival and the Christmas Program. Mrs. Gleason directs the group in learning the basic musical skills and in preparing for the functions in which they participate. This year Clark Byam is chairman of Boys' Glee Club and David Richardson is vicechairman. The reward of many hours of practice for the Boys' Glee Club was the Spring Music Festival. In the Music Festival, the boys sang "Sea Fever," "Tarantella," and "Border Ballad."
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Since only the students with the most musical ability are admitted into the Choir, it is the goal of every interested student to someday be in the Choir. The Choir traditionally sings on three occasions during the school year. Their first appearance was in the traditional Christmas Pageant, in which the Choir sang and members of the Dramatics Department participated in tableaux. In the Spring Festival, the Choir sang many songs, including two cantatas by Bach, "Yonder, Yonder," in which Susan Stanley sang a solo, and "A Jubilant Song," their last number. The officers of the Choir have planned two social events for their fellow Choir members during the year. The party after the Spring Festival was open to anyone who had participated in the program. The Choir picnic is the last time the choir is together, and the senior members are presented with awards at this time. The officers of the choir are William Tittle, president; Geoffrey West, vice-president; Susan Stanley, treasurer; Virginia Tice, girls' secretary;' and David Pearce, iboys' secretary. Accompanists for the Choir are Bonnie Bird and Robert Gilbert.
Girls' Chorus II The advanced Girls' Chorus II consists of seniors and juniors who have shown ability and interest in additional choral work. The chairman of the group is Jean Melntosh and the vice-chairman is Joyce Foster. Under the direction of Mrs. Gleason and with Karen Koop as accompanist, the Girls' Chorus II performed in the Christmas Program and again in the Spring Music Festival. In the Music Festival, the girls sang "An Die Musik," in German, "The Thirteenth Psalm," "Longing," in which Kathryn Quad sang a solo and Carol Vanderbilt played the flute, 'Txiki Txikitik," and "May."
Girls' Chorus I, composed mainly of sophomores, is the starting point for girls in the music department. Through the year, the girls improve their musical ability, under the direction of Mrs. Hill. Their first appearance was at the Christmas Assembly early in December. The culmination of hard work and diligent practice was the Spring Music Festival, in which the Girls' Chorus I sang "Every Flower," from Madame Butterfly, in honor of Toshiko Shibata, our exchange student from Japan and a member of the group. The girls all wore kimonos- The officers of Girls' Chorus I this year are Patricia Ddnko, who is chairman, and Nancy Thompson, the vice-chairman. The accompanists are Carol Centa, Ruth Fuhrman, and Karen Gross.
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Twelve" The "Twelve" is made up of senior girls very carefully selected for their vocal ability and talent. The girls sang in many functions throughout the year, both in school and elsewhere. In the
Spring Music Festival, the "Twelve" sang "To All Who Love A Song" and "The Younger Generation," and for an encore, "My Favorite Things." Included in their repertoire are also
Thirteen' The "Thirteen," a group of boys just as well-liked as the "Twelve," and just as well-known for their talent, have performed with the "Twelve" and alone in many functions both in and out of school. In the Spring Music Festival, the "Thirteen" sang '"Tschaikowsky" a
novelty tune, "When I Think Upon the Maidens," and "The Frog," in which John Judson's role will long be remembered. Some other songs they have sung throughout the year are "Get Happy," "My Ideal," "Desert Song," and "It Might as Well Be Spring."
Dressed in bright blue jackets and trousers trimmed with a white stripe, the WHS Band marched onto the field under the capable direction of Mr. Robert Banks. We were certainly proud of our band at football games as they presented their intricate halftime routines. The atmosphere of a game could never have been the same without the spirit the band aroused. They also played for Blue Devil pep assemblies as well as for auditorium assemblies. The formal Winter Band Concert and the traditional Spring Pops Concert, both the culmination of many hours of hard work and practice, were very successful projects. Our band was seen marching in the community Halloween and Memorial Day Parades. We thank the members of the band, whose enthusiastic participation in school affairs is greatly appreciated but never given enough credit. The officers of the band are David Mount, president; Dan Hanke, vice-president,- Carol Vanderbilt, secretary,- and Stephen Freiherr, treasurer.
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Twirlers Flashes of color and spirit are added to Westfleld's football games when the twirlers parade onto the field. Their syncopated marches and novel routines are varied at each game, inspiring the excitement and enhancing the pageantry of varsity sports with their displays of skill and enthusiasm. Under the guidance of Mr. Banks, and led by senior Suzy Eddy, the twirlers displayed the spirit that was partly responsible for our victorious season on the gridiron.
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Swing Band Is that the Stan Kenton band I hear? No, it's the WHS swing band in one of their many jam sessions. Supervised by Mr. Banks, the members of this organi-
zation have joined for the pure enjoyment of playing together. These expert musicians supplied the music for our senior play.
Woodwind Ensemble The Woodwind Ensemble, a new organization in WHS, is a small group of students with a true interest in music. The group rehearses twice a week purely for pleasure under the direction
of Mr. Robert Banks. The ensemble made their only public appearance in December when they performed for the Old Guard at the "Y."
'62 Weather Vane . . .
Editorial Staff This year's Weather Vane staff was greatly impressed by the goals which are set before us as students and Americans. We feel that striving toward these ends, which represent the finest achievements for humanity, requires constant excavation of our best resources. Every endeavor which we pursue should upon its accomplishment be an example of our sincerest efforts. The Weather Vane annual is the product of a staff dedicated to this ideal. Every section is meant to illustrate the theme in a way which upholds our strongest convictions. The art work is intended to convey our belief that the light of knowledge luminates the future. The quotations which coordinate the club activities with the theme signify the coordination between life's activities and its meaning which is essential if the highest goals are to be reached. Our yearbook is a reminder not only of this important step in life, our education, but also of those ends which are ours to achieve.
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"We meet all our deadlines!" Staff members work toward the completion of this year's book.
"Our seeing eye . . ."
"Without whose help . . ." Advisers Mr. Scott and Mrs. Schenck
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Photographer Bob Worthing