Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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CLASS BOOK OF 1925A — THOMAS SNELL WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL - - - ... - . HERBERT F. PERKINS Northwest School; H. and W. A. A. (2, 4); H. Boys’ Club (2, 3); H. Boys’ Commercial Club (3) ; Weaver Science Club (4) ; Weaver Basketball Squad (3, 4). Here is a fellow who can finish his school work in a short time and still get the gist of it. However it is not for this that he is known. He is known chiefly for his skill as a basketball player. Red” is going to be an accountant. We’re sure he’ll make good, for there is an old tradition which says that Redheads are exceptionally brilliant men. ELLIOTT M. PERLSTEIN “I love my friends well, but myself better.” Northwest School; H. and W. Choirs (2, 3, 4), Monitor (4) ; Weaver Dramatic Club (4), Stage Manager (4), “Roister Doister” (4) ; Hopkins D. C. (3) ; Weaver Debating Club (4), Vice-President (4), President (4) ; W. French Club (4), Executive Committee (4) ; Owlet” Circula¬ tion Board (4) ; H. and W. A. A. (2, 3, 4) ; Business Manager of Class Book (4). Elliott is rather reticent by nature, that’s why he doesn’t mix well with the members of our class. “Perly” is quite popular with his own bunch though. In “Roister Doister” he showed his ability (?) as an actor. “Perly” is going to take up law after he enters this cold, cold world. CATHERINE PLATO An attractive kind of grace.” Arsenal School; H. and W. A. A. (3, 4) ; Girls’ Glee Club (2, 3, 4) ; Upper Choir (2, 3, 4). Monitor (3) ; Art Club (4) ; Ingleside Club (4) ; Weaver Girls’ League (4). It is her pleasant manner that wins Catherine friends. She .doesn’t make much noise but she’s there” just the same—always smiling and ready to help. Kay” has taken an active interest in several clubs, especially in the Art Club where she proved herself a real artist. 23

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CLASS BOOK OF 1925A — THOMAS SNELL WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL SADYE S. OKUN Thrift is an asset of the great.” Northeast School; Upper Choir (3, 4) ; Weaver Girls’ League (4) ; W. A. A. (4) ; Tawasi Club (1). We wish we knew more about Sadye, but she has never kicked up a disturbance in class. She is noted for her remarkable recitations in Civics and in Economics. Sadye ipay take up teaching as her profes¬ sion. We can’t imagine what kind of a teacher Sadye will make. MOLLIE E. OLDHAM Her beauty hath a strange power.” Northwest School; Art Club (4); Interior Decorating Club (4); Ingleside Club (4) ; Glee Club (3, 4), Secretary (3) ; Dramatic Club (4), “Roister Doister” (4) ; Weaver Girls’ League (4) ; H. and W. A. A. (4) ; Upper Choir (4) ; Tawasi (2, 3), Treasurer (3) ; Captain of Basketball Team (2, 3, 4) ; Captain of Baseball Team (3, 4) ; Student Council (3, 4) ; Class Book Editorial Board (4). Clever, popular, and full of pep—that’s Mollie Oldham ; nor does that tell the whole story—for she has quite a reputation as an athlete, and also as an actress. Mollie’s high school career is an unusual one. She dashed from a wild Freshie to a wilder Senior, until now she is the pride and joy of the class. She has belonged to many clubs and has played a conspicuous part in school affairs. Her success in athletics has induced her to become an athletic coach ; on the other hand her love for dramatics has imbedded in her the desire to become a Stage-coach.” Never mind, Mollie, you’d make good as either. EDITH A. ORLECK “Flirtation is a mighty weapon.” Northwest School; W. A. A. (4); Class Baseball (3, 4); Upper Choir (4) ; Ingleside Club (4) ; Chairman of Program Committee (4) r Dramatic Club (4), “Roister Doister” (4) ; Weaver Girls’ League (4). If you hear a lot of noise and are looking for the cause, you’ll find it in the person of Edith. Good Natured” describes Edith per¬ fectly. She’s always laughing and rushing around. “Ede” was an enthusiastic toiler for the Thanksgiving drive of the Ingleside Club and was also diligent in other school affairs. According to the vote of the class she is our most flirtatious girl, and she was especially so in her Civics class. In the words of Shakespeare, or Julius Caesar (we forget which) : “She’s some kid.” 22

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CLASS BOOK OF 1925A — THOMAS SNELL WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL SAMUEL PODNETSKY “I have found you an argument.” Northeast School; Hopkins D. C. (3); Weaver Debating Club (4), Secretary (4), Chairman Executive Committee (4) ; Weaver French Club (4) ; H. and W. A. A. (2, 3, 4) ; H. Boys’ Club (2) ; Class Book Editorial Board (4). Weaver High’s debating honors are ably defended by “Pod.” “Pod” is a quiet fellow—except in the Debating Club—and has a few radical and original ideas of his own. He has been with us at Weaver only for a year but he has achieved great things as you can see by his record. “Pod” is going to take up law at Yale next fall. His argu¬ mentative ability and his initiative ought to bring him to the height of that profession. AMY C. POST “There’s nothing ill can dwell in such a temple.” Northeast School; W. A. A. (4) ; Weaver Girls’ League (4). Amy is one of these demure maids who just smile and say nothing, but think heaps. You will notice that she is also one of our un¬ bobbed wonders. We have inquired at several sources but we can find nothing scandalous about her. After graduation Amy is to honor the Hartford Hospital with her presence. No, she’s not going to be sick —she’s going to become a nurse. FRANK M. RICHARDSON “If thy mind were as brilliant as thy socks, what a smart man thou wouldst be !” Arsenal School ; H. Boys’ Club (2, 3) ; H. French Club (3) ; “Chron¬ icle” Business Board (3), Advertising Manager (3); Weaver Rifle Club (4) ; Class Book Business Board (4) ; Reception Committee (4). Frank is a broad-minded fellow; he usually has one or more “broads” on his mind. That’s how he got the reputation for being the greatest flirt in the class. Also Frank’s flashy manner of dress has earned for him the title of the Greatest Spendthrift. To those who know Red” well, he is not half so pessimistic as he seems from out¬ ward appearances. Frank will go to U. of P. next fall. 24