Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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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

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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 ■ , , , . . . . -— . SHOLOM E. KAPLAN “A hard (?) worker and an easy sleeper.” Arsenal School : Upper Choir (4) ; H. and W. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4). If “Hot Air” were gold, Sholom Kaplan would be a millionaire. In plainer language we would say: “He possesses an inherent and in¬ alienable propensity for extemporaneous prevarication.” However, Kappy” has a few redeeming qualities. He means well, and at times is a prince of a fellow. He hopes to enter Syracuse next fall, where we sincerely wish that he ' ll make a name for himself and Weaver High. LOTTIE KATZMAN “The best of me is diligence.” Henry Barnard School; Weaver Girls’ Business Club (4) ; W. A. A. (4) ; Weaver Girls’ League (4) ; Upper Choir (4) ; Ingleside Club (4), Executive Committee (4). Lottie is going to study music. Let’s hope she doesn ' t become a fanatic genius—one who tears her hair and is always looking for an inspiration. She seems to be as good at pounding the keys of a type¬ writer as those of a piano. We wonder if she likes music as well as she does love stories. MURIEL W. KEHOE “A stranger—but she’s not so strange.”. New Britain Junior High School; Amphion Dramatic Club (N. B. H. S.) ; Weaver Dramatic Club (4), “Roister Doister” (4) ; C. H. L. S (4) ; W. A. A. (4) ; Weaver Girls’ League (4) ; Weaver French Club (4), Chairman Executive Committee (4); Class Book Editorial Board (4). Just look at this picture of Muriel. Can’t you imagine a halo above her head? We admit that from outward appearances she does seem serious, credulous, and shy. But she resents being thought so, for she isn’t really. Just ask her! Why once she got a cipher for talking! Can you believe it? You may have noticed that Muriel isn’t well acquainted with us all, but then she is a stranger and comes from N. B. H. S., our beloved ( ?) rival. She has taken an active interest in several clubs, especially the Dramatic Club, and after graduation, in¬ tends to enter George Washington University. 15