Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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CLASS BOOK OF 1925A — THOMAS SNELL WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL RAYMOND W. HORNE “When I ope my lips, let no dog bark 1” Northwest School; H. Boys’ Leaders’ Corps (2, 3), President (3); Weaver Boys’ Leaders’ Corps (4), President (4) ; H. and W. Boys’ Glee Clubs (3, 4) ; H. and W. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4) ; H. Boys’ Club (2) ; Class Orator (4). Ray” is an acrobat, an orator, and also a good student. He is a capable fellow, but above all, modest. “Ray” has the unique honor of being three times elected as president of the Boys’ Leaders’ Corps. No, “Ray” isn’t going to be a gym instructor—he’s going to take up a more worthy calling. If you are interested, just ask him about it. FANNIE S. HOROWITZ “As merry as the day is long.” Henry Barnard School; Weaver Girls’ Business Club (4) ; W. A. A. (4) ; Weaver Girls’ League (4). Ah, another history shark—how do th ey get that way 1 Fannie is one of that little clique which manages to do most of the shorthand homework between 8.30 and 8.45—another sign of true genius which is so lacking among us. She hasn’t made much noise during her high school course, but perhaps we’d all be better off if we followed her example. BEATRICE Y. JESS But O, she dances such a way 1” Northeast School ; W. A. A. (4) ; Class Basketball (2, 3, 4) ; Class Baseball (2, 3, 4), Manager t4) ; Upper Choir (2, 3, 4), Monitor 4); Glee Club (4) ; Weaver Girls’ League (4). A damsel who can “trip the light fantastic toe” to perfection is “Bee.” But that isn’t all by any means. She is an ambitious girl— one who possesses determination and initiative. Just ask anyone what “Bee” did in hunting for ads for our Class Book Business Board. Bee” is also a scholar and a sport. Her success in athletic activities has induced her to become a physical instructor, and she is going to the New Haven Muscle Factory” to train. Best of luck, “Bee.” 13

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CLASS BOOK OF 1925A — THOMAS SNELL WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL BLUMA F. GREENBERG “She has invented history.” Northeast School; W. A. A. (4) ; Weaver Girls’ Business Club (4), Vice-President and Treasurer (4) ; Upper Choir (3, 4) ; Girls’ Glee Club (1) ; Weaver Girls’ League (4) ; Girl Historian (4). Bluma, or “Tootsie”, is a hard working and efficient young lady. She enters everything with a vim and vigor that is an example to the rest of the class; also her obliging nature and pleasing personality have won her many friends. Bluma is good in History, but as an Historian we think she’s much better. We might add that her altru¬ istic nature has prompted her to become a social service worker. We’re sure she’ll be a success. There is one thing about her, however, that we are not so sure of: where did Bluma ever get the nickname of Tootsie” ? RICHARD H. GUNTHER “No, never be it said. That fate itself could awe the soul of Richard.” Northwest School; H. Boys’ Commercial Club (1) ; H. and W. A. A. (2, 3, 4) ; Upper Choir (2, 3, 4) ; Class Book Editorial Board (4). “Dick” is good in all his studies. He is a neat fellow and all his homework shows it. He is interested in dancing, and the girls are interested in “Dick”—because he has the profile of Apollo. “Dick” is going to enter the business world and is going to Boston Univer¬ sity to prepare. Here’s for your success, “Dick.” ALICE E. HOFFMAN “I go quietly among you.” Northwest School; H. and W. Girls’ League (3, 4) ; Upper Choir (2 3, 4) ; H. and W. A. A. (2, 3, 4) ; Tawasi Club (2, 3) ; Class Basket¬ ball (4) ; Class Baseball (4). “Al” is by no means the noisiest in the class, but when she’s with her own bunch—well, that’s a different story! She is interested in gym work and played a good game on the class baseball and basket¬ ball teams. “Al” plans to be a gym teacher, and is to enter the Arnold’s Normal School, where she intends to revise the present sys¬ tem and originate some new methods of her own. 12

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HELEN E. JETER “High erected thoughts seated in the heart of courtesy.” Northwest School; H. and W. A. A. (3, 4) ; Upper Choir (2, 3, 4) ; W. Art Club (4), Treasurer (4); Interior Decorating Club (4), Vice- President (4) ; Weaver Girls’ League (4), President (4) ; Color and Motto Committee (4). She looks like stateliness personified, but really Helen is good fun. Although she has a few “tricks” (whatever they may be) in English, she is one of our few studious members. She has the distinction of being voted the most courteous girl in the class. She has also the honor of being the first president of the Girls’ League. Weaver High and the Girls’ League will always be proud of you, Helen. SOLOMON G. JOHNSON “Versatility personified 1” New Park Avenue School; H. Boys’ Club (2, 3) ; H. and W. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4) ; H. Boys’ Leaders’ Corps (2, 3) ; Junior Usher (3) ; Weaver Debating Club (4), Executive Committee (4) ; Weaver Boys’ Leaders’ Corps (4), Chairman Executive Committee (4), Chairman Trial Com¬ mittee (4) ; Weaver Science Club (4), Vice-President (4) ; President (4) ; Art Club (4) ; Student Council (4), Executive Committee (4) ; First Scholars hip Prize (4) ; Class Chairman (4) ; Valedictorian (4) ; Editor-in-Chief of Class Book (4). Behold ! The idol of the school ! Here we have our class chairman, editor-in-chief, and valedictorian, all in one person. “Sol” has the unusual distinction of holding the three highest offices in the class— yet no one can say that he doesn’t deserve them. He is popular w th all because of his magnetic personality, and his natural way of going about things. Nothing in the line of work can daunt him—a charac¬ teristic which will carry him far. “Sol” has not decided upon his voca¬ tion, but we are sure that he’ll make good in anything that he may try. HELEN E. KANE “With most resplendent hair.” Northwest School; H. and W. A. A. (2, 3, 4) ; Weaver Girls’ League (4) ; Student Council (2, 3) ; K. B. L. S. (3) ; Weaver French Club (4), Secretary (4), Chairman of Executive Committee (4) ; C. H. L. S. (4) ; Class Ring Committee (4) ; Class Essayist (4) ; Classical Club (4), Chairman Executive Committee (4). Helen, or “Betty”, as she is more often called, is one of our most popular girls. She has belonged to quite a few clubs and has been prominent in all of them. In French she makes some exceptionally brilliant recitations and in English, too. Well, that’s no wonder; if you will notice the hue of her hair you’ll readily agree that ‘Betty” is well read. 14