Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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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

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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 PEARL KENIG “My mind to me a kingdom is.” Henry Barnard School ; C. H. L. S. (4) ; W. A. A. (4) : Upper Choir (2, 3, 4) ; Weaver Girls’ League (4) ; Weaver French Club (4) ; Girls’ Glee Club (2, 3, 4) ; Classical Club (4) ; Salutatorian (4). If you’re looking for a girl who is a hard worker, a keen student, one who puts her best efforts into everything,—Pearl Kenig is the one you’re after. After graduation Pearl plans to enter Smith College. She’s going to be a teacher. Teaching, as you know, requires dignity, and Pearl has plenty of that. She is also a hard worker. Just look at the “Superlatives” if your are skeptical. HELEN I. KLEIN “She is pretty to walk with. And witty to talk with.” Northwest School ; Weaver Girls’ League (4) ; Class Basketball (3, 4) ; Class Baseball (3, 4) ; W. A. A. (4) ; Upper Choir (2, 3, 4) ; Ingle- side Club (4), Vice-President (4); Class Prophetess (4). Helen (known also as “Helinka” and “Tubby”) is a girl possessed of unusual literary talent. She is a clever, frivolous, vivacious, coquet¬ tish young lady,—one who is witty, and extremely spontaneous in re¬ partee. Helen has a sense of humor all her own—at least she says it’s her own—and in her themes this humor, mixed with three or four parts of sarcasm and one or two parts of irony, is always manifest. After she gets her sheepskin, Helen’s going to Barnard College of Columbia University to study journalism. We’re sure she’ll be success¬ ful, for look at the start she has already made as “D. D.” of the Indigestible News.” If you don’t know what we mean, just look at the Prophecy. BARNEY KOSTIN Northeast School; Weaver Orchestra (4) ; Weaver Science Club (4) ; Weaver French Club (4) ; Weaver Classical Club (4) ; H. and W. A. A. (1, 2, 4). This “cute” fellow is another of those secluded members of our class. Barney is a good student, which accounts for the fact that he is completing his high school course in three and one-half years. Barney is also athletic, although he has not gone out for our teams. He can handle the gloves well, can punch the bag, and can do quite a few acrobatic stunts. Those who know him well, will be surprised to learn that Barney was voted the daintiest boy in the class. 16