Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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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

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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 RUTH H. FLANIGAN “One should look into people as well as at them.’’ Center School, East Hartford ; Ingleside Club 2a—- 2b ; French Club 3b—4b ; C. H. L. S. 3a—4b ; Classical Club 4a—4b ; “Lookout” Circulation Board 3b ; Girls’ League 2b—4b ; Athletic Association 2a—4b ; Girls’ League Representative 4a—4b; Executive Committee of Classical Club 4b ; Motto Committee. Maybe Ruth doesn’t say very much, but she thinks a lot. And then too perhaps the “heavy talking crowd” she travels with may have squelched her a little. Are you a man hater, “Ruthie,” or is it just that you’ve never had an opportunity to display your charms ? Whatever happens, you will always hold a place in our memories—as that nice little Flanigan girl ! ISADORE GARBER “Izzy” “They go wild, simply wild, over me !” Northwest School; Student Council 2a and 2b; Athletic Association la—4b ; Classical Club 4a and 4b ; Choir 2a—4b ; “Lookout” Business Board 3b, Cir¬ culation Manager 4a ; Dramatic Club 3a—4b, Libra¬ rian 3b, President 4a, “The Mourner” 3b, “White Headed Boy” 4b; Junior Usher; Football Manager 3b, 4b ; Boys’ Club 4a, 4b ; ’Varsity Basketball 3b, 4b ; Tennis Team, Manager 4a ; Pin and Ring Committee 4a ; Class Historian ; Class Book Board. And all these years we’ve been wondering, “Izzy,” whether you are interested in the girls or the girls are interested in you. Well, it’s no fault of the girls, is it? How does it feel to be a really truly actor on the great big stage and an honest-to-gosh athlete on the “gym” floor, not to mention a past master of the terpsichorean art? By the way, “Izzy,” how long do you genei ' ally spend on her front porch when you take her home ? SYLVIA D. GINEWSKY oyb Gin “What am I after all but a child?” Northwest School ; Choir 2b—4b ; Student Council 2b; Girls’ League 2b—4b, Treasurer 4b; Ingleside Club 2b—4b, Executive Committee 4b; “Lookout” Reportorial Staff 3b; Glee Club 4a. 4b; Dramatic Club 3b—4b, Secretary 4b ; C. H. L. S. 3b—4b ; Ath¬ letic Association la—4b ; Waitress at Boys’ Club Sup¬ pers 4a, 4b; “Seventeen”, “The Whiteheaded Boy”; Color Committee. We can never forget you as “Jane” in “Seven¬ teen.” Everyone in the audience was in love with you ; also some on the stage ! ( ?) Do you really have as many “affairs du coeur” as we hear about, and does a Yale fraternity man mean less than nothing to you, or is that just a pose? We’re inclined to believe the latter, but, just the same, you’re a “cute lil’ kid, ‘Sibby’ ” and we really do like you lots. FREADA M. GLOTZER “Fritzie” “And good thoughts, where her footsteps pressed. Like fairy blossoms grew.” Northwest School; Choir 2b—4b ; Athletic Associa¬ tion la—4b : Leaders’ Corps 3b, 4a, 4b ; Girls’ League 2b—4b; C. H. L. S. 3a—4b. “Fritzie” is a perfect peach! We were glad, of course, that she had the opportunity of taking that trip to Europe at that time, but we were shaking for fear that she’d not graduate with us. She has ful¬ filled our wishes, however, and jumped up into our class again. We like her patience and willingness and appreciate her gratitude for any little things we may do for her. She’s an all-around “good fellow!” 12