Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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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

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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 DONALD T. RUFFKESS “Women delight me not.” Northwest School; H. and W. A. A. (3, 4) ; H. Boys’ Club (2) ; Weaver Choir (4) ; Weaver Science Club (4). No scandalous act can be connected with Donald’s name. During his four years he has led a quiet and secluded life. “Don” is not particularly interested in girls, and it was due to this that he was voted the most bashful boy. It will not be betraying a confidence to say that his favorite occupation, hobby, and sport are (or possibly is) studying French. EDWARD SARLIN “All the world’s a stage.” Northeast School; H. and W. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4) ; H. Boys’ Club (3) ; H. Glee Club (1) ; Upper Choir (2, 3, 4) ; Weaver Debating Club (4) ; W. Dramatic Club (4), Vice-President (4), “Three Live Ghosts” (4), “Roister Doister” (4) ; Boy Prophet (4). Behold 1 Our renowned “Ralph Roister Doister” now claims your attention 1 “Eddie” is a witty and likable chap. In him we have a man of talent—a fellow who can act, and act well. In his school work, also, he makes use of his dramatic ability. Whenever a theme is due, or whenever a test is to be given, “Eddie” makes himself “con¬ veniently ill.” But that is nothing that we hold against him, and we can truthfully say that he has been both a credit and a profit (Prophet) to the Class of 1925A. BENJAMIN SINGER “He would talk. Lord ! how he talked.” Chauncey Harris School ; Weaver Science Club (4) ; H. and W. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4). To “Ben” goes the honor (?) of being the most talkative boy in the class. He is always “cracking wise” (or trying to, anyway). We have heard that “Ben” is leaving for Hollywood soon where he says he is going to enter the University of California. We have a faint suspicion, however, that he’s trying to break into the movies. Of course with that excellent voice of his, “Ben” would make a sure hit on the screen. 26