Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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CLASS BOOK of 192 7A — Thomas Snell Weaver High School LOUIS CLARE “Lou” “All I ask is to be let alone.” Northeast School ; French Club 3b—4b, Secretary 4b ; “Lookout” Reporter 4a ; Classical Club 4a ; Boys’ Club, Treasurer 4a, 4b ; Junior Usher 3b ; Choir 2b— 4b ; Baseball Squad 2b ; Class Basketball 3a, 4a ; Class Football 4b ; Athletic Association la—4b ; Motto Com¬ mittee. Louis is certainly a good sport. He has been do¬ ing home work incessantly for four years, and then assisting erring students by the loan of his treasure. “Lou” is a bit too serious, but still he has accom¬ plished his main objective ; that is, his marks are fine. Perhaps if a few more of us were as conscientious as Louis, we might also be rewarded when that cer¬ tain white card comes around ! SYLVIA E. CORVO “Syb” “Love me little, love me long.” Northwest School ; Athletic Association 2a—4b : Girls’ League 3b—4b; “Lookout” Circulation Board 4a ; Choir 2b—4b ; Girls’ Leaders’ Corps 3b—4b ; Glee Club 4a and 4b ; Waitress at Boys’ Club Suppers 4a and 4b. Be he short, sweet, and dainty, be he large and masterful with a dimple in his chin, or be he j ust medium with an ordinary physiognomy, “Syb” would fall and flirt, and flirt and fall, for not without reason was this vampy maiden chosen “most flirta¬ tious.” Those dark-eyed charms didn’t work on quite all the football squad, though. Did they, “Syb?” RUTH L. CRANE “Ruthie” “Silence does not always mean wisdom.” Northwest School ; Athletic Association la—4b ; Choir 2b—4b ; Girls’ League 2b—4b ; Girls’ Leaders’ Corps 2b—4b ; Basketball 4b ; Classical Club 4b. Though Ruthie” has not been with us through all our “happy days,” she knew what she was doing when she dropped into ’27A in her senior year. Now, no kidding, Ruth, aren’t we the very best class to graduate with, and aren’t you glad that you were lucky enough to drop back into it? HARRIETTE F. CROKER “A face with goodness overspread 1” Danbury High School; C. H. L. S. 4b; Girls’ League 3b, 4a, 4b ; Athletic Association 3b, 4a, 4b. This studious and unassuming Miss has proven that some girls do come to high school to get an education. Although we think she’s quiet during school times, reports have come from the outside world that “you’d be surprised,” and maybe we would. But any one who knows as much about Geology as Harriette does, can’t have much room to know about “outside doin’s.” Success is bound to come your way, Harriette. It is your classmates’ wish. oQ.0 2 — 9 -

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CLASS BOOK of 192 7A — Thomas Snell Weaver High School SYLVIA BRONSTEIN “Syb” “Be thine with airy steps to trace Some bright and sunny way.” Northwest School ; C. H. L. S. 3a—4b ; Girls’ Busi¬ ness Club 3a—4b ; “Lookout” Business Board 3b, 4a ; Athletic Association la—4b ; Girls’ League 2b—4a. You got quite a few votes for the most angelic. “Syb,” but I think it’s just your golden locks that gave that impression—anyhow, most of the class knew you a little better than that. By the way, how ai-e your two “sweethearts” that used to adorn that famous Civics class? Also, I’d keep away from the yacht club if I were you ! ! ! FRANK T. CARNEY “Curly” “Earth has few more handsome things to show !” Northwest School ; Classical Club 4a, President 4b ; Radio Club 3a, 3b, President 4a, Secretary 4b ; Rifle Club 3a, 3b, Secretary 4a, Vice-President 4b; Rifle Team ; French Club 4a, 4b ; Student Council 2a ; Boys’ Club 4a, 4b ; Athletic Association la—4b ; Chairman of Reception Committee. Good looks galore and plenty more besides. That’s Frank. Always helpful and handy with a smile. Quite serious, and how he blushes ! Frank is there with the women, but we fear he gives them little encouragement. We like him, and will never forget his struggle with Trigonometry and French readers ! HELEN S. CARNEY “Giggles” “I am tipsy with laughter.” Northeast School ; Athletic Association la—4b; Girls’ League 2b—4b. Laugh—I thought I’d die” might more than apply to this young lady. Helen’s giggles could be heard all over Room 227, and perhaps, one might say all over Weaver for that matter. How about the time you stepped out with the captain of the team, Helen? What team ? Oh, well, if that’s how you remember it—! 1 DANIEL B. CHARTER “Dan” “Danny” Many a tear have I shed for her sake. When she little thought of me.” Crosby High School ; Athletic Association la—4b ; Interclass Basketball lb—4b ; Assistant and Business Manager of “The Chronicle” 3b—4a ; Rifle Team 2b— 4b; Range Officer 2a, Vice-President 2b, President 3b—4b, Assistant Instructor, Captain 4a ; Track Team 3a; Football Squad 4b ; Radio Club 3b. 4a ; Interclass Football Team 4b ; Business Manager Class Book 4b; Boys’ Club 4a, 4b ; Leaders’ Corps 2b. Wicked stares—but they are usually at a paper target. “Dan” is our marksman. He shoots a straight arrow besides (so they say, but we couldn’t see it). We commend him for his ambition and—for his nonchalance in receiving the undivided attention of female “bookworms” in the library ! 8

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CLASS BOOK of 192 7A — Thomas Snell Weaver High School VIOLET F. DIXON ‘Dixie” ‘‘.Be good, sweet maid, and let who will be clever.” New Park Avenue School; Girls’ League 2b—4b; Athletic Association la—4b ; Choir 3b—4b. “Dixie” was a little different from most of our girls. She never bobbed her hair just to see whether it would look different when it grew in again. We don’t know very much about her except that she always looks very much embarrassed when some one chances to mention the Hartford Electric Light Com¬ pany. SOL DOLGIN “Wondrous pictures hath he wrought, Of man, and child, and beast.” Northwest School; Athletic Association la—4b; Choir 2b—4b; Owlet” 2a, 2b; Glee Club 3a—4b; Boys’ Commercial Club 4b; Boys’ Club 4a, 4b; Dramatic Club Producing Group 4a, 4b. It is hard for us to comment on this “glorious” lad. We can just imagine him sailing about in a long smock and flowing hair with a brush in his hand, but since these are sadly lacking, “Niglod” flies around instead with a broad grin and a camera. What a rogues’ gallery Sol must have tucked away among his possessions somewhere. Never mind, Sol, we know and like that walk, that smile, whenever he smiles, and that roaring voice, when he gives commands. Only the very great possess such char¬ acteristics. Then, if you a re still in doubt, as to his efficiency, just( cast a glance at that Pompion profile and vanquish your doubts. Yes, the greatness of mind exceeds its limited space; that is why you see his forehead projecting out—with knowledge. ETHEL M. DOOLEY “Red” She has that everlasting rotation of tongue, that an echo must wait till she dies before it can catch her last words 1” Mount Saint Joseph Academy; IngleSide Club 3b, 4a, Secretary 4b ; Girls’ League 2b—4b ; Representa¬ tive 4a; “Lookout” Editorial Board 4a, 4b ; Dramatic Club Producing Group 4a, 4b; Art-Crafts Club 3a—- 4b, Executive Committee 3b; C. H. L. S. 4a, 4b; Athletic Association 2b—4b ; Editorial Board of Class Book 4b; Class Prophetess ; Choir 4b; Waitress at Boys’ Club Suppers 4a, 4b ; “Then and Now” 4b. If you want to find “Red” in a crowd, look to see who’s making the most noise! “Red” is there when it comes to verbally impressing others, and if ever any information is needed concerning the private doings of any of our classmates, “Red” is the one who can tell “how and the reason why I” ARTHUR DORMAN “Art” Who never said a foolish thing Who never did a wise one.” Northwest School ; Athletic Association la—4b; Boys’ Club 3a—4b ; Class Basketball 4a ; Class Foot¬ ball 4b. A bit removed from our sphere, but still one of us. The struggle for marks, is perhaps one of the causes for this. Then again, he is naturally of a quiet and retired nature, but with his own friends he is quite at home. He seldom speaks, but when he does, he utters words of wisdom. 10