Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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RAYMOND HISCOX “Ray” Holcomb “Red” is an almost com¬ plete description of Ray¬ mond. Not only is he the handsomest red¬ head in our class, but he blushes beautifully, showing that he still possesses y outhful timid¬ ity. In spite of his con¬ tinual bluffing, we know him as a sincere and valuable classmate. A. A.; Boys’ Club; Senior Choir Conn. Stale College HERSHEL HOFFENBERG “Hershey” ' Northwest “Hershey” is a quiet member of that rare species of students that can make the Honor Roll with very little studying. He possesses, no doubt, the valuable gift of con¬ centration. He does most of his homework dur¬ ing opening exercises, and makes a point of bringing home but two books a night. Debating Chib; T reas- ttrer, Chemistry Club; A. A.; Honor Society ABRAHAM JACOBSON “Abe” Franks A. Brachett What would happen to “Abe” if he did his homework once in a while.? If we didn’t see him bending over his desk at the last few minutes in the morning, trying to polish off four subjects, we wouldn ' t recognize him. Good luck, “Abe”; you’re a determined lad. A. A.; Chemistry Club Boston University MARVIN JOSEPH “Marv” Northwest “M a r v” manages to escape the whirlpool of class society, his interest lying largely in the more solitary arts of hunting and fishing. We have been successful enough to penetrate his barrier of silence and learn that he is quite an amateur physicist and chemist. A. A.; Boys’ Club; Chemistry Club TH€ PORTAL - CLASS 1935 A SHIRLEY KATZ Northwest Never Tardy If you hear a ceaseless chatter — that is Shirley. In fact, she’s never quiet. She looks as if the bogey-man was go¬ ing to jump out and catch her at any time. Nevertheless, she has her share of gray matter under that dark hair. Hartford Hospital Train¬ ing School for Nurses CAROLYN KLEIN “Kenny” Frank. A. Brackett “Kenny” has a much- admired dimple on her left cheek and a cute lisp that distinguishes her speech from that of anyone else in the class. She is well known for her lengthy debates in Democracy class. Girls’ League; A. A.; Choir Secretarial ALBERT KLEINMAN “Al” Northwest Never Tardy “Al” always greets you with a smile that can ' t be mistaken for anybody else’s, even in the dark. Through his four years of education he has taken an extra subject, sometimes known as “appreciation of the feminine element.” Glee Club; A. A.; Boys’ Club; Boys’ Commercial Club, Secretary; funior Usher; Honor Society; Business Manager Portal DOROTHY KOPPELMAN “Dodo” Noi-theast She has a lot of “pep,” and try as she may she can ' t keep from talking, even after being handed a couple of demerits. She lives to have a good time and isn’t a bad student either. She’s a good pal, although she is running over with superlative adjectives. Girls’ League; Choir; Ingleside Club Secretary

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MIRIAM GREENBERG “Mimi” Northwest Never Tardy “I chatter, chatter, as I go” — no, it’s not “The Brook” we’re raving about, only Miriam. But though her incessant asides are the dismay of her teachers, her attrac¬ tive clothes and person win her the admiration and envy of her friends. Girls’ League; A. A.; Girls’ Business Club; Dramatic Club American Academy of Dramatics ROBERT GREENBERG “Greenie” Northwest Never Tardy Peppy, pleasant, and bubbling over with personality — that is Bob Greenberg to a “T.” Bob is without a doubt the best dressed man in the class. Will we ever forget his yellow tie.? Strange to say, his lunch period orations were never appreciated by his hungry friends. Debating Club; Inter¬ class Basketball; Soccer; Lookout Reporter Dartmouth College, Law HOWARD GRIFFIN “Biff” Northwest “Biff” spends as little time in school as pos¬ sible. The sunny banks of the Hog engage his attention more than the halls of Weaver. Though hes not much of an authority on school studies, he’s what one might call a man of the world. A. A.; Boys’ Club; Treasurer, Boys’ Com¬ mercial Club Insurance JOSEPHINE HAGARTY “Posey” Northwest “Posey” is one of the best sports and truest friends a person can find. Her laugh can be recognized above every¬ one else’s — and you should see her smack those tennis balls around. May you always keep that smile, “Posey.” A. A.; Girls’ League; Girls’ Business Club; Girls’ Leader Corps; Basketball; T e n n i s ; Honor Society; Portal Board; Treasurer TH€ PORTAL - CLASS 1935 A ROBERT HARRIS “Bob” Northwest Probably no other mem¬ ber of the class is better liked than “Bob.” His quiet, unassuming manner and his absti¬ nence from rash words and deeds win him the respect and admiration of his fellows. “Bob’s” candid remarks are of a philosophical turn and are probably a bit over our heads. President, Dramatic Club; Vice-President, Chemistry Club; Class President HELEN HEDLY “Red” Holcomb Helen always looks im¬ maculate. This, com¬ bined with her attractive personality and flaming hair, make her stand out from the rest of the crowd. Tell us how you keep so slender, “Red.” What do you do, roll on the floor.? C. H. L. S.; Secretary, Art-Craft Club; Choir; Girls’ League; A. A.; Soccer; Honor Society Secretary HENRIETTA HEFFLER Northwest No Demerits Witih that violin under her chin, Henrietta floats off to another world —• for she’s an expert at sawing the fiddle strings. Art is another one of her interests. Although she is rather quiet and dignified, her charming smile has made her many friends. Girls’ League; A. A.; Art-Craft Club; Senior Glee Club; Choir; Inter- High Orchestra; Girls’ Leader Corps, President Commercial Art DURWOOD HERSH “Dadie” Northwest “Dadie” is as “constant as the northern star,” yielding to the awful wisdom of neither Edmund Burke nor Shakespeare. His curt and fearless remarks explode with the force of dynamite upon the ears of both teachers and classmates. Here’s to a lad who is never afraid to give his honest opinion and to stick by it. Junior Usher Veterinary work

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BLANCHE KRAMER Korthu ' cst Blanche allows as how we’ve been wronging her all these years, what with our thinking she is serious; she stoutly de¬ nies it. Deliberate and aloof, she pursues her calm, unruffled way through Weaver corri¬ dors—a triumphal prog¬ ress dedicated to school¬ girl complexions. Honor Society; Dramatic Club; Portal Board; Art- Craft Cltih; Girls’ League; Lookout Board Secretary ROSE KRUPNIKOFF “Rose” Frank A. Brackett Nerer Tardy We arc astonished by Rose’s vivacity and vital¬ ity when she is in high .spirits. One cannot help but be aware of her curly IcKks and fondne.ss for blue. Girls’ League; Girls’ Business Club Stenographer NETTIE LAVINIO “Ned” ' Northwest Never Tardy Nettie’s amiable attitude has made her well liked by her companions. Dur¬ ing .school she goes for the most part by that motto, “Silence is gold¬ en.” Nettie is always willing to listen, and, we hope, will go far. A. A; Girls’ League; Ingleside Club Office Work SYLVIA LEAF “Syl” Warren Penn. High Never Tardy No Demerits “Syl’s” “different walk,” we hear, comes from the way she dances. Sylvia hails from Penn¬ sylvania, and although she has been here only a year and a half, she has won many friends and much popularity through her good looks and charm. Sylvia has a warm smile, but uses it on only a select few. Girls’ League; A. A. Pratt Art School TH€ PORTAL - CLASS 1935 A ALAN LEDGARD “Al” Holcomb Never Tardy His business aptitude and cheerful disposition will, no doubt, get him further than the position of a mere bank cashier in room 240. Besides being a suitable prospect for the world of busi¬ ness, we understand that he is quite a ladies’ man. A. A.; Interclass Soccer; Hi-Y, Vice- ' President; Boys’ Club Business College SAUL LEVIN Northwest Saul is one of the quietest, most refined boys in the class. His work in the Art Depart¬ ment has really distinc¬ tion. His valuable sug¬ gestions and good- humored remarks about this book have been very much appreciated by the Board. Art-Craft Club; Former President, hide Club; Dramatic Club Produc¬ ing Group; Portal Board OLGA LISKIN Torrington High School A pair of misty eyes, a mass of curly locks, a piquant face — these are the weapons Olga used to take Weaver by storm. However, she shines more on the dance floor than she docs in the class room, although she doesn’t prove the age- old tradition about beautiful girls. Girls’ League Office Work WESLEY LONG “Wes” Northwest Quietness goes with dignity, and “Wes” has been able to retain both through his high school years. He is an indus¬ trious student, and until he meets with disaster trying out original chem experiments, we shall remember him as a good amateur scientist. His understanding friendli¬ ness means a lot to those of us who know him. A. A. Scientific Work