Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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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

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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 ROBERT CHAPMAN A gentleman from sole to crown.” Northwest School. A. A. la. 4b; Boys’ Club la, 4b; Dramatic Club 3b, 4b; Glee Club 3a, 4b; Choir 2a, 4b; A Cappella Choir 4b; Vice-President of Glee Club 4b. “Bob” is one of the quieter individuals in our class who has proved his ability not only in working with the producing group of the Dramatic Club, but also as an organ player and a music student. E. LEONARD CLARKIN “Hence, loathed melancholy !” Northwest School. Basketball la, 4b; Baseball la, 3a; Football la, 3b; A. A. la, 4b; Boys’ Club la, 4b; Class Marshal. Never absent, never tardy. “Lenny” is one of our outstanding athletes as well as being extremely popular with both boys and girls, which probably accounts for the fact that he was elected Class Marshal. Len” wielded quite a T-square in mechanical drawing, too. JOHN I). CODRARO “A good laugh is sunshine in a house.” Northwest School. Boys’ Club la. 4b, Treasurer 4a, President 4b; A. A. la, 4b ; Boys’ Commercial Club 2a, 4b ; Manager Basketball Team ; Chairman Reception Committee; Class Book Editorial Board. •Mohnny’s” willingness to laugh at the right time has earned him a host of friends and no enemies, which shows why he was chairman of the Reception Committee. 18