Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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CLASS BOOK OF 1925A — THOMAS SNELL WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL 43ratmation Program Mazurka, by Delibes—The Orchestra Salutatory . Pearl Kenig The Trials o f an Imaginative Person . Helen Irene Klein Gridiron: Producer of Men . Herbert Frank Perkins Living in the Sun . Grace Sanderson Long Moorish Dance Song, by Nicode (from Scenes from the South)—The Orchestra The Apartment House: A Blesssing or a Curse . Elliott Russell Squires Interesting Shops in Hartford . Bluma Jeanette Rubin Valedictory . Solomon George Johnson In the Tavern, by Nicode (from Scenes from the South)—The Orchestra Presentation of Diplomas by the Superintendent of Schools Clas ptgfjt Program Abdress of Welcome . Solomon George Johnson Oration . Raymond William Horne “Calm is the Night” (Carl Bohm ). Members of the Glee Club Essay . Helen Elizabeth Kane “Wake, Miss Lindy” (H. W ' aldo Warner ). Members of the Glee Club History . Bluma Florence Greenberg and Elliott Russell Squires Violin Duet . Anthony Joseph Lynch and Barney Kosti n Accompanied by Dominick Macri Prophecy . Helen Irene Klein and Edward Sarlin School Song . The Class Words and Music by Rosalind Feldman, ’24B 30

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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

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CLASS BOOK OF 1925A — THOMAS SNELL WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL Chairman’s Slbbress Friends of the Class of 1925A: Tonight is our Class Night—an event which we have anticipated with feelings of hope and joy. It is a less formal occasion than graduation; it is an evening which is dedicated primarily to entertainment, but which is also, in certain respects, educational. In the first place, our orator will advance sound arguments on a timely subject. Our essayist, too, will speak on a topic in which we are vitally interested. Our historians will endeavor to acquaint you with the affairs of our class during the past four years. They will tell you of the club activities in which we have taken part; the supposed hardships we have endured; and the pleasures we have enjoyed. And finally, our prophets—in their own humorous way—will attempt to forecast the future of our class members. The several musical selections which appear on this program will serve to show the talent which we have in our class. We hope that all of you will enjoy the humor which is the keynote throughout this evening. And now. Parents and Friends, in behalf of the Class of 1925A—the first February class to be graduated from the Weaver High School—I bid you a most cordial welcome. Solomon George Johnson, Class Chairman. 31