Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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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

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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 RALEIGH A. DRESSER “Pop” A flower cannot blossom without sunshine And a man cannot live without love.” Northwest School; Choir 2b—4b ; Glee Club 2b— 4b ; Color Committee. Many, many years ago, when the freshman roll was being called, a weak voice answered to the im¬ posing name Raleigh A. Dresser. This weak voice has now become rougher, and the owner has honored us by consenting to graduate with our class, after refusing many earlier offers. Raleigh has a way about him that seems to entice the opposite sex. Moreover, he has acquired a certain knack at filling out demerit slips, and a close acquaintance with the office. Never mind, Raleigh, we’re tickled to have you with us. LOUIS L. DU BROW “Leigh” The world knows little of its great men !” Arsenal School; Choir 2b—4b ; Glee Club 2a—4b ; Boys’ Club 4a, 4b ; Athletic Association la—4b. In obscurity so far as the girls are concerned, but popular with the boys. Perhaps it’s his shrinking attitude that makes this so; we don’t quite know. At any rate, we wish he could be with us more after hours, but this ambitious boy says he is sorry, but he must go to work. Keep it up, Lou” ; we know you’ll get there ! SADIE E. EAGNEY “Sally” The look composed, and steady eye. Bespeak a steady constancy.” Unionville Grammar School ; Athletic Association 2b—4b ; Girls’ League 2b—4b. We wonder what “Sally” does on Thursday after¬ noons. There might be a variety of answers to this, and, as “the truth hurts”, we’ve decided to keep silent. Along with an ability to talk much about nothing at all, Sally” has an unknown admirer who leaves notes in her desk. JEAN FALDMAN “Jean” Falsehood is so easy; truth, so difficult.” Arsenal School ; Choir 3a—4b ; Athletic Asso ciation la—4b ; Business Club 3a, 3b ; Ingleside Club 3a—4a ; Girls’ League 2b—4b. You’re a pretty good bluffer, “Jean,” but not quite so good as you think you are, or else we’re not quite so credulous as we look. We may have the wrong opinion of you, but if you hadn’t acted so disdain¬ fully and had taken the trouble to mix and make yourself better known, our impression might have been different. 11