Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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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

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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 SP -6 S ELLIOTT R. SQUIRES Northwest School; H. Boys’ Club (2, 3); Room Cashier (4); H. Boys’ Commercial Club (2, 3), Executive Committee (2) ; Weaver Science Club (4), Executive Committee (4) ; Weaver Dramatic Club (4), Stage Manager (4), Three Live Ghosts” (4), Roister Doister” (4); Boy Historian (4). One of our most distinguished members is “Elly.” He is a quiet, capable, and obliging fellow. He may be reserved in the presence of girls, but when it comes to dramatics he takes the cake! In his English class, Elly”, in the role of Polonius, covered himself with glory. Even in the Class History his dramatic ability was manifest. We expect great things from “Elly”—just wait and see. FRANK G. WHITNEY Clothes makes the man (not).” Hartsdale, New York; Weaver Science Club (4), Executive Commit¬ tee (4); H. Boys’ Club (2, 3); W. A. A. (4); Class Marshal (4); Weaver Football Squad (4) ; Weaver Basketball Team (4) ; Color and Motto Committee (4). Rudolph Valentino has a rival in our class in the person of Frank Whitney. He is a genuine good fellow, although he may act queer at times. He played a stellar game at end on the football team. Frank was voted the most dignified, best dresser and the neatest in the class. He hopes to go high in the field of chemistry. Well, Frank, you can get a job as elevator-man in the Woolworth Building ; that ought to be high enough for anyone. GERTRUDE A. WILSON ’The noble mind the best entertainment has.” Northeast School; H. A. A. (3); Weaver Girls’ League (4); Upper Choir (2). Gert” is wrapped in blissful raptures when in the chem. class. She eagerly absorbs each atom and symbol given out. She’s a jolly and obliging girl but not a very noisy one. Gert” intends to be a nurse and is to enter Lincoln Hospital, where she plans to hold the pulses (or hands) of wounded football heroes. 27