Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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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

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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 MAX W. ROSENBAUM O, that this too too solid flesh would melt.” Arsenal School ; H. and W. Choirs (2, 3, 4) ; H. and W. Orchestras (3, 4) ; Room Cashier (3). In his classes he takes the prize for asking foolish questions. Never mind. Max, we’re always glad to have some one waste time, especially when we haven’t prepared our lessons. Max is quite a musician and also a singer. He is a competent bookkeeper, and after graduation will enter some large concern. He says that he won’t accept the position of president of the company because there’s no chance for advancement. That’s the right spirit. Max. JACK S. G. He multiplieth words without knowledge.” West Middle School; H. and W. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4) ; H. Boys’ Club (2, 3) ; Hopkins D. C. (3, 4) ; Triangular Debating Team (3) ; Weaver Football Team (4) ; H. and W. Choir (2, 3, 4) ; Class Book Business Board (4). Ah 1 1 Gaze once upon our football hero 1 Although he has been with us a short time. Jack has made a name for himself as a plunging halfback on our football team, but in his studies he plays the posi¬ tion of a retiring all-the-way-back,—not that he isn’t bright, but be¬ cause he doesn’t study. We must give him credit, however, for a “good line”, especially in Economics. Jack intends to enter the U. of P. where he hopes to earn his letter as tackle on the Pinochle Team. Go to it, Jack 1 BLUMA J. RUBIN I will discourse most excellent music.” Arsenal School ; W. A. A. (4) ; Upper Choir (2, 3, 4) ; Ingleside Club (4), Secretary (4) ; Girls ' Glee Club (3, 4) ; Weaver Girls’ League 13, 4) ; Home Economics Council (4). Bluma is one of our most dutiful and deserving members. She is good in most of her classes, and especially in English. By the way, have you ever read any of her themes ? If you haven’t, you’ve missed something. Bluma also has made quite a name for herself as a tickler of the ivories.” After graduation she intends to take up art designing at Simmons College. 25