Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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CLASS BOOK OF 1925A — THOMAS SNELL WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL SAMUEL LUTIN Northeast School; H. and W. A. A. (2, 3, 4). “Sam” may not know the most about English ; in Economics we’re sure he wouldn’t take the first prize; but what “Sam” doesn’t know about a Ford, isn’t worth knowing at all. His knowledge isn’t all theoretical either. Some day we expect to see him go into partnership with Henry F. himself. “Sam’s” going to the Northeastern University to prepare. IDA L. PALTEN “On with the dance !” Northeast School; H. and W. A. A.; Ingleside Club (4), Treasurer (4) ; Weaver Girls’ Business Club (4) ; Weaver Girls’ League (4). Doesn’t she look pensive ? But you can’t always judge by photo¬ graphs, Tor “Chubby” is not half as serious as she looks here. She is really a lively,, cute, little girl, who is ready to give her ideas on any subject. It’s too bad that girls are not eligible for the Debating Club, for she has every other qualification. Ida plans to be a teacher, so her argumentative ability will not go for nothing. JOSHUA STONE Northwest School ; H. and W. Glee Clubs (3, 4) ; H. and W. Choirs (2, 3, 4) ; Weaver Basketball Squad (4) ; Weaver Football Team (4). Here we have our dictionary shark! “Josh” has the reputation of using the largest words in the school. Sometimes even the teachers are puzzled, for he puts into his themes a few words that have never seen the dictionary. “Josh” is an athlete, too. He swims like an expert. That’s another fishy thing about “Josh.” 28

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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

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CLASS BOOK OF 1925A — THOMAS SNELL WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL LOUIS ZISKIN Henry Barnard School; Weaver Commercial Club (4) ; Weaver A. A. (4). In Louis, otherwise known as “Lordy”, we have the champion giggler in the school. He must have a super-sense of humor for his laughing apparatus is controlled by a hair-spring and is susceptible to a stimulus of any sort. He is especially fond of laughing in his Civics class. What he finds funny in Civics is more than we can see. “Lordy” is going to take up Advertising as his life work and plans to enter the New York University after graduation. GEORGE A. HEAP “Better late than never.” Northwest School ; H. Track Team (3) ; H. Hockey Tea m (2) ; H. Golf Team (3) ; W. Football Team (4) ; W. Baseball Team (4) ; H. and W. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4) ; H. Boys’ Club (2, 3) ; W. Basketball Team (4). Making out demerit slips is a pastime indeed for George. He has also been quite active in athletics as you can readily see by consulting his history. We might add, too, that the term “On time” means ab¬ solutely nothing to him. We have looked up the school statistics and found that he has broken not only the Weaver record, but also the World mark for being tardy ! Hearty congratulations, George 1 REUBEN A. HERMAN O, it is excellent to have a giant’s strength.” “Rube” is the best athlete in the school and we are proud to have him in our class. He played on most of our teams and helped Weaver to many a victory. For a long while “Rube” was all masculine but of late he has gone soft (but in the heart only), and one may see him at most any social event of note. He was never over-studious, but nevertheless each night he carried home a bag full of books, mostly for the exercise we think. “Rube” will always be a big-timer in athletics and we all wish him the best of luck. C. GIDEON RICE Sigh no more ladies, sigh no more.” Northwest School; Student Council (3). Gid” Rice hasn’t been very active in school, but outside he’s a “Holy Terror” (or perhaps, we could more appropriately call him an “Unholy Terror”). He has quite a reputation as a sheik, a dancer, and also as a heart-breaker. Do you ask why he didn’t have his pic¬ ture put in this book. Oh that’s easy enough to answer. He didn’t want any more girls to be led astray. Oh, yes, he’s considerate all right. And then it’s no secret that Gid” is the kind of fellow who would rather smoke a cigarette than work in a coal mine.” He also has a few pet ideas about educational policy—his favorite being: To school—three days per week.” As far as we know, Gid” has suc¬ ceeded in a remarkable degree in practicing what he preaches. 29