Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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1932 A Weaver High School 1932 A JACOB BOURKE “Hear me, for I will speak.” North East School. A. A. la, 4b; Boys’ Club la, 4b. “Jack” is a good orator, which was often proved in classes. He shone in Biology and Geometry, and was almo ' st as good in his other subjects. MORRIS BRA VERM AN Speech is the index of the mind.” North East School. Although Morris contrived to spend the longest time imaginable in talking, he often has something worth saying. He has very definite opinions. RUTH BUCHMAN “Quiet persons are welcome anywhere.” Northwest School. Girls’ League la, 4b; Music Committee 4a; A. A. 3a, 4b; Ingleside Club 2a, 3a; Girls’ Glee Club 3b, 4a; Choir 2a, 4b: C. H. L. S. 4b. Ruth is a pleasant and sociable companion. This hard-working little girl made many friends at Weaver. 16

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1932 A Weaver High School 1932 A GFIACE ALLEN “Lauprh till the .scame is played, and be merry, my friends !” Holcomb Street School. A. A. la, 4b; Girls’ League la, 4b; Girls’ Leaders Corps 3a, 4b ; C. H. L. S. 4a, 4b. Grace’s sense of humor and amusing outlook on life in general made many friends for her at Weaver. She likes sport and was noted for her outstanding ability in soccer. GRACE ARENA ’’Words cannot express her infinite sweetness.” Northwest School. A. A. la, 4b; Girls’ Club la, 4b; Ingleside Club 2a, 4b, Vice-President 4b; Art-Crafts Club 3a, 4b; Reception Committee. Grace is one of those few fortunate persons who have both sweetness and neatness. HARRY BENSON “A plain, blunt man.” North East School. Boys’ Club la, 4b ; A. A. la, 4b. During his high school course, Harry succeeded in winning the friendship of his classmates. What seemed an apparent dislike for the opposite sex proved to be bashfulness, for Harry is now quite a figure among the girls, as lunchroom scenes testified. 15

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1932 A Weaver High School 1932 A JAMES CAREY “It’s such a very serious thing to he a funny man!” Northwest School. A. A. la, 4b; Boys’ Club la, 4b; Member “Lookout” Editorial Board 3a; Class Prophet. “Jimmy” will long be remembered for his joyous nonsense under which he nearly conceals his true worth. THOMAS CASHMAN “Give me but a place to stand and 1 will move the class.” St. Joseph’s School. A. A. la, 4b; Boys Club la, 4b; Welfare Committee ; Reception Committee. “Tom” is noted for his parliamentary ability, being able to out¬ argue anyone on any political matter. American Democracy and Commercial Law were his specialties, since they offered the best possibilities for debate. JANE CASTONGUAY “Human nature craves novelty.” Holcomb Sti ' eet School. A. A. la, 4b; Girls’ League la, 4b; C. H. L. S. 4b; Choir 3a, 4b. Jane was the only girl in our class brave enough to take a course in physics, which puts her in a class by herself. Perhaps that was her reason for taking it. 17