Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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CHARLES CLAFFEY “Charlie” Northwest Whether on the football field or in the drawing room caught without a Murad, Charlie’s sense of humor always comes to the rescue, and his jokes make him a favorite with his fellow students. A. A.; Boys ' Club: Bas (etball; Football; Interclass Soccer Storrs SADIE COHN “Sid” Alfred E. Burr Never Tardy If she’s dark, slight, and in a hurry — it’s Sadie. She is one little lady who certainly can rattle off shorthand notes better than Mr. Gregg himself. All that is lack¬ ing is the gum to make her the typical stenog¬ rapher. Girls’ League; A. A.; Girls’ Business Club, Secretary; Honor Society Secretary RUTH CONGDON “Rufus” Wethersfield High School Never Tardy Ruth comes early to school every day in order to walk around the building and see the sights. She always has an engaging grin for the many friends she has made since transferring from Wethersfield High. Girls’ League; A. A. State Trade School HARRY CONNERS “Squirt” Northwest Never Tardy He may be down, but he’s never out — that’s Harry. He’s one of the peppiest athletes in our class, and even his size can’t keep him off the school teams. His happy- go-lucky attitude has gained him many friends. He’s an abbre¬ viated edition of a swell guy. A. A.; Commercial Club; Treasurer, Inde Club; Soccer Pratt Institute TH€ PORTAL - CLASS 1935 A LAWRENCE DeLIZIA “Laurie” Northwest “Laurie” is a “delicious” little cross - country runner, although he hasn’t lanky legs. We have been told that his favorite color is “Red,” but we rarely see him with her around the school. Commercial Club; Cross- Country; Track, Team; A. A. Commercial Field JAMES DE LORETO “Jimmy” Northwest Never Tardy No Demerits Jimmy is one of the most intelligent boys in the class. He also pays a great deal of attention to his appearance. His teachers have to work hard to conjure questions Jimmy can’t answer. Although he didn’t go in for athletics till his senior year, he showed us that he’s a man from the bf)ttom up. Honor Society; Chem¬ istry Club; Portal Board; LILLIAN DRAMIN “Lil” Holcomb Never Tardy Reserved and able is our wise Lillian. Provi¬ dentially, she is capable of bestowing, and does bestow, encouragement and help on everyone in need. Tasteful dressing is her specialty, and home work an occasional hobby, with a lovely giggle thrown in for good measure. A. A.; Girls’ League; French Club; C. H. L. S., Secretary; Inde Club; Honor Society JANET DUNCAN “Dunk” Holcomb Never Tardy Never Absent Although the smallest in our class, she has a surprisingly, nay, even terrifyingly large amount to say. Her irrepressible giggle is known to all, every¬ where. By reason of her stature, she makes a good athlete, spry, wiry, and quick. Girls League; A. A.; Soccer; Girls’ Leader Corps; Girls’ Business Club

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HENRY BECKENSTEIN “Becky” Holcomb Bluebeard was just an amateur when compared with Henry, as far as mysterious black whiskers and intriguing love affairs go. His enemies will tell you that “Becky” bluffed his way through high school — and they ' re right! Henry can talk an A out of almost any teacher. “Becky” still remains one of the best-likeil fellows in our class. Chemistry Club; Debat¬ ing Club; Portal Board; ELEANOR BEIDELMAN “Biddy” Northwest Small, shy, and happy- go-lucky are a few of the adjectives that de¬ scribe “Diddy.” She has a sunny smile and big blue eyes that attract more than a little at¬ tention. Her giggle is quite infectious, espe¬ cially in Democracy Class. A. A.; Girls ' League Business Wor ( HELEN BERKMAN “Hank” Northwest Nerer Tardy We have never .seen Helen in a bad humor, although her hair is decidedly auburn. She always seems in a hurry to get some place on time — certainly a commendable quality. Another thing we have noticed is her neatness, and we wonder how long she spends before her mirror. Ingleside Club; A. A.; Girls ' League; Art-Craft Club LEONARD BLUM Northwest Nerer Tardy “Lenny’ is always willing to let the next fellow make a fool of himself with silly talk. He, him¬ self, prefers to remain silent. However, he is able to talk; the ads in the back of this book prove that. A. A.; Boys ' Club; Com¬ mercial Club, Secretary, I ' ice-President; Assistan t Manager, Bask.etbaU; Business Manager Portal Certified Public Ac¬ countant TH€ PORTAL - CLASS 1935 A LEO CAPLAN “Shadow” Hartford High “Shadow” is the most misunderstood little boy in the whole school. But watch your step, for “Shadow” will heckle and haunt you who don’t give him a break. Still, he’s right there when it comes to the fairer .sex. Interclass Soccer; Basket¬ ball; Choir; Glee Club; A. A.; football; Basket¬ ball: Soccer Aviator RUTH CASSIDY “Rudy” Northwest Never Tardy Fluffy black hair with a few threads of silver and a rather serious appear¬ ance around school —• but what a silly laugh when she escapes its .solemn atmosjthere. May¬ be her nickname should be Mrs. Jekyll. How she does chase around after that soccer ball; she often gets it between the goal posts, too! A. A.; Girls ' League; Girls ' Business Club; Soccer Tearn JEAN CAULKINS Northwest Never Tardy Jean, our prize lady athlete, couldn’t quite make the football team; and yet again, perhaps she could — and did! (ientlewoman, scholar, and judge of good clothes, she is, withal, a modest soul with many a good blush left in her system. A. A.; Girls ' League: Basketball; Tennis; Girls ' Leader Corps; Portal Board; Nominating Committee; C. H. L. S. LAURA CHAPMAN Holcomb spasmodic worker with an unending store of good-natured wi.se- cracks up her sleeve, she ceaselessly hums. Deli¬ cate, dainty profiles galore decorates every¬ thing she touches. With a good voice, an ear for music, and plenty of skill in drawing, she will go far in the world of fine arts. A. A.; Glee Club; C. H. L. S.; Girls ' League; A Cappella Choir; Girls ' Leader Corps; Choir: I rule Club, Soccer

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FREDERIC DUNNE “Freddie” Korthwest Never Tardy “Freddie” is one of these all-around men — a de¬ votee of studies, sports, and feminine beauty. A c]uiet chap, but one whose immaculate clothes and handsome features have won many admirers. “Fred” is a budding soccer hero; he runs around the park to keep in training. junior Glee Club; Soccer Team; Boys ' Club; A. A. Conn. State College CATHERINE ELARDI “K” Franl{ A. Bracl(ett Catherine is noted for her quiet manner, but underneath this silent exterior, there is a shy friendliness and a will¬ ingness to help others in need. This perhaps comes from her partici¬ pation in the activities of the (jirl Scouts. Art-Craft Club; Girls’ Leader Corps; Secretary, Girls’ League; Senior Choir; A. A.; Soccer Hartford Hospital Train¬ ing School HENRIETTA ELKINS “Henry” Northwest What’s that droning noise — an airplane? No — it’s Henrietta off on another solo flight of words. She has some pretty queer ideas on some subjects, but her words are pure silver to the Democracy class. Maybe she is wise in selecting teaching as her future work — she cer¬ tainly has the lungs for it. Junior, Senior and Inter- High School Orchestra; Choir; Girls ' League MARION FALCK “Gigi” Holcomb Never Tardy Never Absent High among the super¬ students, with much, honorable conscientious work to her credit, she has little to say in school. Outside, when stirred to wrath she is supremely eloquent. Ffx- tremely interested in art, she has ability and taste for that work. Girls’ League; A. A.; Inde Club; Secretary, C. H. L. S.; Senior Choir TH€ PORTAL - CLASS 1935 A LILLIAN FEINBLUM “Lil” Northwest Sherlock Holmes and Philo Vance have nothing on Lillian. What she doesn’t know she always finds out. Her non¬ chalant manner causes use to wonder how she acquired her vast literary knowledge. In spite of her indifference toward all things practical, we feel that Lil will make a fine designer. Art-Craft Club; Inde Club; Business Club; Choir; Girls’ League; Cooper Union Institute SIDNEY FINE “Sid” Frank. A. Brackett Never Tardy “Sid” is an ideal student, whose “fine” work proves him to be quiet, industrious, and always illustrious in his answers. In his senior year he had a very sad bereavement — the loss of his ap¬ pendix. Glee Club, Librarian, Vice-President; A Cappella Choir, Cus¬ todian, Assistant Choir Master; Junior Usher; A. A. N. Y. U. PEARL FRIEDMAN Northwest Pearl’s attractive clothes and golden locks cut a striking figure in the halls of Weaver. Speak¬ ing about hair, we’ve heard that it takes almost an hour for Pearl to comb her curls into place. Pearl also boasts a beautiful soprano voice which affords those in her company much pleasure. Girls’ League; Glee Club; Choir; Ex-Secre- tary of German Club Russell Sage LEONARD GARBER “Len” Northwest Never Tardy “Lenny” is always dili¬ gent in doing his studies, for he has desires of spending four years at Cambridge (Harvard to you!). Our guess is that he will spend them there if hard work will get him there, for he may always be seen after school sitting on his front porch gazing at a text book. French Club; Junior Usher; Honor Society; Harvard College