Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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CLASS BOOK of 192 7A — Thomas Snell Weaver High School IRVING H. ROSENTHAL “Izzy” “For never was there idle brain But bred an idle thought.” Brown School ; Athletic Association 3a, 3b; Com¬ mercial Club 4b ; Boys’ Club 4a ; Choir 4a, 4b. Irving didn’t get the class vote for the “silliest,” but everyone seems agreed that he did his share of giggling and more. At any rate, whenever an eluci¬ dating remark boomed forth as if coming from a tomb, we all knew Irving was spouting some of his rare thoughts. Well, Irving, even though we’re wax¬ ing ironical, you can always console yourself with the thought that you’re all right; the world’s wrong. MARION RUTT “We arouse in others the attitude we hold towards them.” Alfred E. Burr School ; Girls’ League 2b—4b, Executive Committee 4a, Cheerleader 3b—4b ; Athletic Association la—4b ; Upper Choir 2b—4b ; French Club 3a—4b, Executive Committee 4a; C. H. L. S. 3a— 4b; Girls’ Leaders’ Corps 3a—4b ; Girls’ Basketball Team 4a ; “Owlet” Reporter 3a ; “Lookout”, Assistant Editor 3b, Managing Editor 4a ; Class Book Board 4b. Marion has certainly livened up our Girls’ League suppers by her unsurpassable cheerleading, and it was partly through her efforts that the C. H. L. S. made the Boys’ Debating Club give girls credit for knowing where to talk and what to talk about. Marion also knows her “stuff” when it comes to basketball! FLORENCE B. SAVITT “Flo” “Well, there is yet one day of life before me. And whatsoe’er betide, I will enjoy it.” Central High School, Springfield, Mass. ; Choir 2b—4b ; Glee Club 4b ; Ingleside Club 2b—3b, Treasur¬ er 3a, President 3b; Business Board of Class Book; Athletic Association 2b—4b ; Girls’ League 2b—4b ; Waitress at Boys’ Club Supper 4a. Although “Flo” didn’t like it very well because she had to graduate with us, we’re not so sorry, our¬ selves. We like to see her working, and above all, at that bookkeeping ! What would “Flo” be without the first fifteen minutes ? “Flo” has had many affairs,” and by the amount of her mail, we should judge that the first one lasts till the last one’s over. The last one we heard of was rather “Foxey !” RALPH E. SCHLATTER “He loved his friends, forgave his foes. And spared his fellow-men.” Northwest School; Boys’ Club 4a, 4b; Choir 2b— 4b ; Athletic Association la—4b ; Glee Club 2b—4b ; Orchestra 3a—4b. Here’s another reason why the class of ’27A is a good class. And can he sing! We wonder 1 If you want to spend an enjoyable hour, or as long as Ralph’s willing, ask him to sing for you. (“School Days” is his specialty.) If you don’t think it’s per¬ fect, you’re not human ! We’re surely glad you’re graduating with us, Ralph, and we hope that when you’re a great success you’ll not forget to remember a few members of our class and think kindly of them. 23 I

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CLASS BOOK of 192 7A — Thomas Snel l Weaver High School RICHARD W. REPPERT “Dick” “Jests—brain fleas that jump about among the slumbering ideas.” Northwest School; Honor Roll ; Producing Group of Dramatic Club 4b; Junior Usher; Boys’ Club 4a and 4b ; Tennis Team 4a ; Athletic Association la— 4b ; Radio Club 2a—4a ; Student Council lb ; Prophet 4b; Assistant Editor of “Chronicle” 4b; Editorial Board of Class Book 4b. O, Dickie” boy, would that we might tell all we know about you! But you’ll have to come around some time and get the information privately. Have you any recollection of a certain night when you frantically beseeched, “Don’t take me home”—and O boy, how it was raining ! How does it seem to be prophet? Have the red-headed charms of the proph¬ etess taken effect yet? O, well, that comes later and who’s gonna have those brown eyes ? Will you ever realize that a pun is the poorest form of wit? LILLIAN S. RODENSKY “Liir “Sweet are the thoughts that savor of content.” Northwest School; Athletic Association 2a—4b; Girls’ League 2b—4b ; Ingleside Club 4b ; Waitress at Boys’ Club Suppers 4a and 4b. You always seem so contented, “Lill”, we don’t think you envy a person in this whole, wide world. But then, why should you ? Those fraternity dances and those whirlwind court”-ships on the Keney Park tennis courts satisfy you supremely and so— You’ll make some one a sweet little wife some day, Lill”, with those forlorn A’s in Home Economics. BEATRICE ROMANSKY “B” “A mind at peace with all below A heart whose love is innocent.” Northeast School ; Girls’ Business Club 3a—4b; Ingleside Club 3a—4b ; Girls’ League 2b—4b ; Athletic Association la—4b. “B” is one of those girls who have ever before them the thought of reducing. You might think she needed it! Between that, and keeping her hair in a respectable condition, she has her hands full. “B” has a cute little giggle, and her pet hobby is jump¬ ing from the platform in Room 227 ! It may be a reducing exercise ! BENJAMIN ROSENTHAL “Ben” “They also serve who only stand and wait.” Northeast School; Athletic Association la-—4b; Boys’ Club 4a, 4b. Benjamin is one of the members of our class who is conspicuous by his silence. Few know him, even by sight, but that is not a fault. If there were more of the silent type, and less of the boisterous type, the demerit slips might be fewer in number. We hope that even though you’re silent, “Ben”, you won’t think unkindly of the more boisterous ones, nor think that their wishes for you aren’t the best. 22

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CLASS BOOK of 192 7A — Thomas Snell Weaver High School ) I LEONARD R. SCHOENFELD “Len” “May heaven its choicest blessings send. On such a man and such a friend.” Northwest School ; Weaver Debating Club 4a, 4b; Boys’ Club 4a, 4b ; Athletic Association 4b. “Lenny” is a nice, quiet chap. We all know he is a gentleman through and through. He doesn’t say much, but we feel he’s the sort that proves : “Hearts of the great beat never loud ; They muffle their music as they go.” We expect to see “Lenny” a great man some day. So here’s to you, old boy ! LEONARD SELITZKY “Lennie” “Some are born great. Some achieve greatness. And some have greatness thrust upon them.” Northeast School ; Glee Club 2a—3b ; Athletic Association la—4b ; Classical Club 3a and 3b ; Choir 2a—4b; Dramatic Club 3b—4b, “The Mourner” 3b, “The Whiteheaded Boy” 4b, President 4b: French Club 3a—4b, President 3b and 4a; Pin and Ring Committee 4a : Assistant Editor of Class Book 4b: President of Senior Class 4b; Debating Club 3a and 3b, Vice-President 3b; “Owlet” Board Weaver Sec¬ tion 2b and 4a ; Assistant Editor 3a ; “Lookout” Make¬ up Editor 3b ; Boys’ Club 4a, 4b, Vice-President 4a. Gaze ye long and affectionately upon this, the Caesar of our class. He came, he saw, he conquered, might easily be the system upon which “Lennie” works, and this applies not only to studies and school activities, but also to the girls. O, yes, this popular chap has been the object of much attention on the part of certain young ladies whose eyes look some¬ what doleful at times when Lennie” is so busy with other things that he finds no time for such frivolities as mere women and yet we’ve heard that underneath that calm exterior, he is not so blase. LLOYD R. SMITH “Sunshine” “ ' Tis the greatest folly, Not to be jolly. That’s what I think.” Northwest School ; “Lookout” Circulation Board 3a—4b ; Boys’ Commercial Club 3a—4b ; Boys’ Club 4a, 4b ; Athletic Association la—-4b ; Junior Usher. Isn’t it too bad that there was no prize for the sheikiest,” because then Lloyd would have taken first prize. We base our assertions on the trolley ride home from the Electric Light Plant. ’Member ? The saying that “looks deceive” certainly applies to Lloyd; for the benefit of the ignorant, Lloyd has been an Honor Roll student many times. Here’s luck to you, Lloyd. We hope you’ll find as much enjoy¬ ment in your work as you’ve found in your classes ! NORMAN SMY TH J nix “Cuckoo, shall I call thee a bird?” Northwest School ; Dramatic Club 4a, 4b ; Boys’ Leaders’ Corps 3a—4a: Boys’ Club 4a, 4b; Athletic Association 2a—4b ; Rifle Club 4b. Perhaps you can fool some people, Norman, but all your idiosyncrasies are clear to us. “Noi ' m” is one of those who think that the world is continually looking for some way to play him “dirty.” A bit more ambition, and a little less bluffing is what is needed in your case. We hear it said that you also rate as one of our biggest borrowers. Snap out of it, “Norm” ! You are made of better things than you show us ! 24