Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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THE JOSEPH EDWARD BORAWSKY Holcomb Street School; A. A.; Boys’ Club; Inter- class Fixrtball. This young fellow had the distinction of forming a vital part of Weaver gatherings of any sort without letting others know about it. Indeed, “Joe” was so retiring that in order to get material for this write-up, we had to interview him personally and ask him to tell us something about himself. Alas, “Joe” is also exceedingly modest, and he blushed becomingly and muttered a few apologies during the interview, whereupon we gave up. Despite his desire to remain quiet under all circumstances, “Joe” was recognized by his seniors-in-law as being one of the premier M. T. S.’s — (Master of Tall Stories) in the class. ECHO JOHN FRANCIS BRITT Northwest School; A. A.; Hoys’ Club; Dramatic Club, Vice-President, Treasurer; Basketball; Football; Interclass StKcer. “Johnnie,” although rather short in stature, is quite stocky and his legs are a la Babe Ruth. He proved himself to be an actor De Luxe by his great work in the plays, “She Stoops to Conquer” and “Vanity”, because of the facility and skill with which he took his parts. In the former, his wild and crazy antics so amused the audience, that he re¬ ceived a great ovation, and immediately became popular as a player. Since his grammar school days, John has ac¬ quired a great many friends, especially among the girls, because he is the for¬ tunate possessor of sex appeal, which all good dramatic performers some¬ how or other seem to have. [ 19 ] Fortuna Fortibus Fa ' vit

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SUSIE BENMAOR SARAH BOGORATT Northwest School; Girls’ League; Girls’ Business Club, Chairman of the Fund Committee. “Susie” was among the quieter element in our school and to the casual observer appeared to be extremely reticent and rather shy. However, her sociability became apparent when one became intimate with her. She was always willing to help, — especially in Room 216 when the regular gathering was held every morning to read short¬ hand. “Susie” was always unobtrusive, kept to herself most of the time and did not participate in many of the school activities. Shorthand is her major subject, and she takes a great deal of interest in it, always studying diligently and conscientiously, doing well in her class. Northeast School; A. A.; Girls’ League; Girls’ Business Club; Glee Club; Ingleside Club; “Lookout” Typist; Senior Choir. Although “Sue” is one of the more quiet and inactive members of our class, those who know her best appre¬ ciate her loyalty and affability. They do say she shows herself very much to advantage on a dance floor. History was one of her favorite studies and “Sue” availed herself of many of the courses in this subject offered here. One of her most outstanding traits was her faculty for sympathizing with any about her who were in difficulties. In the opinion of her immediate compan¬ ions, Sarah will always be, as I heard one of them express herself, “one of the most understanding girls I’ve ever known”. [ 18 ] Fort iina Fortibuis Favit

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MILDRED TITANIA BROMBERG Central Junior High School, New Britain; A. A.; Girls’ League, Play Committee, “Lookout” Editorial Board; C. H. L. S., President and Treasurer; Honor Society; Girls’ Debating Club; Class Historian; Never Tardy; Class Book Editorial Board. “Mil” came to us from New Britain ’way back when we were upper fresh¬ men, and she has been a familiar sight in the halls of dear old Weaver ever since. She did not participate, to any great extent, in our school affairs, but we know that she had the ability and the geniality that goes toward the mak¬ ing of many friends. We have heard that “Mil” is quite an actress. At any rate, she was elected class historian, and her dramatic ability made our class history exceedingly interesting. Her ambition is to major in a study of literature. SYLVIA CHARLOTTE BURRILL Northeast School; A. A.; Girls’ League; Girls’ Glee Club; Girls’ Business Club; French Club; Honor Society; C. H. L. S.; Class Book Typist; Choir; Never Late; No Demerits. On account of her studious nature, “Syl” did not spend much time in the social life of Weaver; consequently she was not well known by most of her classmates. However, her diligent studying availed her much, for she was one of the brightest girls in our class. Always quietly capable, “Syl’s” out¬ standing characteristic was her precise¬ ness and conscientiousness in all her work. Her best work was done in French and history, although she stood well in all her subjects. She is very friendly and good-natured, and is always concerned over the troubles of her friends. [ 20 ] Fortuna Fortibus Favit