Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 282 of the 1936 volume:

i I ’ ■ p SMrSfeAMpt . I ' r. ; V ■ : ' r - • • _ ., Table of Contents Dedication. Foreword. Our Principal Tribute to Art Department The Faculty. The Class . Activities. Sports. Advertisements Page 4 5 7 8 13 17 77 91 99 MISS MARY G. LEVY To a teacher whose conscientious efforts to build nobility of character in her pupils and to prepare them for the issues of life will forever endear her in their hearts, we, the class of 1936A, dedicate our class book. [ 4 ] F oreword Every year the editors of The Portal search for some under¬ lying ' ' motif ' ' that they may use as the seed from which their finished production must grow. Having passed through the widespread celebration of Connecticut ' s Tercentenary, it was not strange that we selected as a theme an interpretation of modern school life with particular emphasis upon both curricula and extra-curricula activities. The unusual sectional pages which make this edition so pleasing were designed by the Art Depart¬ ment with this purpose in mind. The true test of the popularity and merit of this book will not wholly be determined at the present reception it finds, but at the reception accorded it a decade hence when the reader fondly turns its leaves and rejoices in the memories of his class. The editors gratefully acknowledge the invaluable assistance of their advisers, Mr. Larrabee and Mr. Cunningham, the former our literary inspiration and the latter our business guide, in compiling the 1936A Portal. W. J. W. [ 5 ] Frank H. Burke Our class is the first to graduate since Mr. Burke was formally made prin¬ cipal of Weaver High School. One might infer from this statement that we have experienced a radical change during our course at Weaver. However, this is not so. The total absence of a marked change, the complete lack of disturbing confusion, and the perfect scarcity of conflicting opinions have powerfully convinced everyone of Mr. Burke ' s praiseworthy qualities of administrative leadership and dependability. We who have in reality regarded Mr. Burke as principal during our four years have become intimately acquainted with his character. We have not found him an exponent of abstract theories in education, but a practical humanist capable of weighing, evaluating, and assimilating both the heritage of the old and the outgrowth of the new in the field of creative education. We have found him a true friend, desirous of helping with impartiality every member of our class. His exuberant, youthful personality has enabled him to understand our problems, to examine them from our point of view, and to render a constructive decision from the wealth of his practical and cultural training. One of his distinguishing traits is the ease with which a student may approach him to ask advice. Neither must we overlook the creditable co-operation which he enjoys from our faculty and which enables him to hold the primacy in an assembly of kings. His friendly and sympathetic attitude toward his helpers explains this unusual concurrence. We regretfully bid Mr. Burke farewell, but our sorrow on leaving is partly counterbalanced by our realization of a great overpowering debt which in the future we shall feel toward him as we recall our pleasant and profitable life at Weaver under his guidance. [ 7 ] Tribute To The Art Department When a high school has an art department such as Weaver is privileged to have, it should be considered mighty fortunate indeed. In a rating of class books all over the country last year, the art work in The Portal of 1935B was judged superior. This fact alone shows that we have an art depart¬ ment of which to be proud. Again this year, the members of the art department have brought forth their talents, and have accomplished a very commendable piece of work in The Portal of 1936A. They have spent much time and energy in making an interesting cover, unique block prints for the department headings, funny cartoons, and other various designs throughout the book. We wish to extend our thanks and appreciation to the following members of the art department who have worked very diligently and have produced these excellent results: George Seltzer, Florence Kent, Adrien Harris, Bernard Vinick, Sylvia Eidelman, Pearl Fleishman, Douglas Murray, Ann Bernstein, Sylvester Grosso and Michael Dalessio; and to Miss Haselton and Miss Ingle, the art teachers, under whose very able guidance these things were most efficiently accomplished. We also appreciate the helpful efforts of other members of the art classes who par¬ ticipated and helped in various ways toward making the art work of this class book a success. Not only has our art department excelled in its own specified work, but it has very often given its services most willingly to other school activi¬ ties. Many individual members have expended much of their time and effort in making artistic scenes and properties for the Dramatic Club plays. Many have co-operated voluntarily by making attractive posters for the benefit of almost all the school activities or campaigns. Now the department as a whole is diligently working to make the prospective Club Room a success artistically. Again, we wish to commend the splendid results they have accom¬ plished for The Portal, and their whole-hearted support of the school ' s activities. [ 8 ] How dear to our hearts are the scenes of our childhood! The free common school is America ' s greatest gift to humanity. ... It is necessary to the success of our Republic. The school is the surest guarantee of our personal rights. It is the safeguard of our political liberties. . . . The school seeks to enrich and ennoble home life. ... It helps to awaken ambi¬ tion and to establish character. . . . Because we believe in ourselves, in democracy, and in the future, we seek through the schools to improve the Quality of our lives. (N. E. A. Journal) [ 11 ] The Faculty Principal, Frank H. Burke, A. B., Georgetown Vice-Principal, Faith H. Talcott, A. B., Wellesley Wesleyan Pratt Institute Middlebury Chandler Normal Radcliffe Wesleyan University of Maine Pratt Institute Mount Holyoke University of Maine Wellesley Moravian, Trinity Rhode Island State Cornell Pratt Institute University of Maine Shaw Business College Middlebury Helen A. Haselton Chicago Academy of Fine Arts Mary G. Levy, B. S. Salem State Teachers College, N. Y. U. Esther Phillips, A. M. Joshua L. Robins, B. S. Leonard I. French Wayland L. Walch, A. B. Lydia M. Chapman James D. Price Anita P. Forbes, A. M. Agnes N. Hogan, A. B. E. Allan Maines, A. B. William L. Hall Mabel E. Hanks, A. B. Miretta L. Bickford, A. B. Gretchen B. Harper, A. B Elvira M. Lord, A. M. Frederic R. Briggs, B. S. Melvin G. Crowell, A. M. Henry A. Hanson Willard C. Sisson, B. S. Roderic K. Stanley Edgar A. Carrier, A. B. Bates, Teachers College, Columbia Jennette Bodurtha, A. B. Mount Holyoke Elizabeth H. Craig, A. M. Mount Holyoke Arline S. Talcott, A. M. Wellesley, Trinity Frank M. VanSchaack, A. M. Lebanon Valley, N. Y. State College for Teachers Marie A. Johnston, A. B. Radcliffe Dorothy E. Hood, A. B. Mount Holyoke Frederick W. Stone Springfield College Philip H. Dow, A. M. Bates, Teachers Col. Col. U. Genevieve W. Conklin, A. B. College of Saint Elizabeth Millard S. Darling, M. Ed. Amherst, Harvard Nina L. Hartin, A. B. Mount Holyoke, Universite de Grenoble Catherine E. Hubbard, A. M. Mount Holyoke, Teachers College, Columbia Lillian M. Mansfield, A. M. Mount Holyoke, Russell D. Baker, B. S. Mildred G. Small, A. B. Harold B. Clapp, A. M. Elizabeth B. Haselton Mae Drescner, A. M. Helen Duguid Mary E. Fleming, R. N. Norma K. Regan, A. B. M. Nelson Owen, A. M. Arthur F. Winslow, A. M. Boston University, Emerson, University of Maine Portia E. Clough Katherine R. Goodwin, B. S. Harriet D. Best, A. B. Merrill H. Dooey, A. B. G. Hapgood Parks, M. Ed. Helen Wakefield, B. S. Sargent, Teachers College, Columbia Peter J. Steincrohn, M. D. New York University, University of Maryland Robert P. Cunningham, Northeastern University George F. Halford, M. B. A. Boston University Marion A. Case Chandler Normal Mary G. Shea, B.S. Salem State Teachers College Columbia University Massachusetts State Mount Holyoke Bates, Harvard Mount Holyoke, Harvard Keene Normal St. Francis Hospital Cornell Lehigh, Columbia Framingham Normal Russell Sage Mount Holyoke University of Maine Clark Univ., Harvard Mona G. O ' Hara, A. M. William R. Waring, B. B. A. Elizabeth E. Bean, A. B. Hazel A. Gilman Eleanor M. Ingle F. Eliot Larrabee, A. M. Clara E. Park, B. S. Charles F. Gibson, M. Ed. University of Illinois, Springfield College Elinor Moses, A. M. Sargent, Teachers College Columbia Marjorie L. Miller Smith Boston University Middlebury Keene Normal Pratt Institute Wesleyan Middlebury Marian T. Taft, B. A. Barbara J. Truman, A. John Kazarian, A. B. Mount Holyoke Middlebury Trinity [ 13 ] Nostris De Magistris (With apologies to the rules of poetry!) .4 3 •0srv «• ■v n % Before we leave dear Weaver High behind, Our teachers ' eccentricities let ' s find. In days to come, we shall most likely reflect On those who once commanded our loyal respect. To Mr. Burke, we extend congratulation First time principal at our graduation. Miss Talcott ' s charm and pleasing grace, Have won in our hearts a lasting place. Mr. Carrier, always ready to make a pun, Mixed our geometry with lots of fun. Miss Harper ' s Latin rules will never fail Through Latin Literature to blaze a trail. In Mr. Maines ' class, his dry humor and wit With all his, chem students have made, a great hit. Few fail to obey at Miss Craig ' s-command She rules her class with a resolute hand. Kind ' ,Mr. Crowell has been our critic keen ; x And showed us things we ne ' er before had seen. In class, Miss Hood often showed us the light, And also for Girls ' League she stayed many a night. Mr. ' Dow, who shows us the constellations, Deserves our loyal praise and admirations. We come to Room 301 every day, Where kind Miss Phillips teaches us francais. From Mr. Walch we learned machines and such, Who often willingly has helped us much. . « Petite Miss Hartin, very witty and droll, Would make beyond a doubt a cute French doll. Mr. Kazarian, though now quite new, Has shown us many things that he can do. Miss Hogan cleared traffic as much as she could; , In Weaver ' s halls, as policeman she has stood. Mr. Gipson ' s friendly grin and smile Have made us grow to like him all the while. Miss Conklin ' s mild sarcasm and exclamations Have often burst forth at our wretched translations. Mr. Parks, deluxe sportsman of our faculty men, Catches fish singly and by groups of ten. Last, but not least, Miss Moses we see As the real tomboy of our faculty. Now as seniors, ready to depart, We fondly say goodbye with all our heart. [ 14 ] Class of 1936-A Class Motto Opibus Animisque Parati Class Colors Blue, Maroon, and Silver President Donald H. Dow Chairman of Reception Committee Philip J. F. Piccola Roslyn J. Pivnick Treasurers Rita V. Phenix Orator Ernest White Essayist Vivian P. Cohen Historians Marion M. Matchett Joseph S. Sudarsky Testator Charles T. Webster Prophet and Prophetess Marcia E. Goldstein Marshall E. Greenspon Testatrix Betty P. Fowler Marshal Frank R. Carter COMMITTEES Reception Committee Philip J. F. Piccola, Chairman Florence Kent Blanche E. Martino Nathalie S. Kleiman Tie Committee Bernard Finkelstein, Chairman Harry Dubofsky S. Norman Tyrer William L. Ware Arthur Kruh Motto Committee Myer Shapiro, Chairman Shirley Basch Marvin S. Gaylor George J. Mitnick Svend J. Paulsen Sidney Sucoll Color Committee Anna Giampaolo, Chairman Helen T. DiCorleto Irma Avroch Nellie V. Green Elizabeth P. Gladstein Ring Committee Dorothy F. Brody Charles A. Rosenblatt George J. Mitnick David Jainchill William J. Wolf [ 17 ] Class List Paul Abrams Ralph Avseev Maxin Beirponch Abraham Burke John Cahill, Jr. Edward Callahan Frank Carter Abraham Cohen Sidney Cohn Frank Costello Julian Darmana John DeLucco Arthur Dodge Donald Dow Harry Dubofsky Albert Dupont Edgar Euglow John Findlay Bernard Finkelstein William Fitzgerald Abraham Gaier Marvin Gaylor James Ginsburg Albert Gordon Marshall Greenspon Thomas Harvey James Hurley Jack Jacobson David Jainchill Hyman Karp Arthur Kruh Norman Laschever John LeConche Francis Lefebvre Samuel Levinthal Leonard Levy Howard Lurie Irving Lutin Joseph Miller Elliott Mitchell George Mitnick Sidney Nashner Edward Nelson Svend Paulsen Francis Piacente Philip Piccola Charles Rosenblatt Everett Rosenblatt Philip Rosenblatt Daniel Rosenthal Jacob Rubenstein James Rutledge Abraham Ruzensky Harry Sack Isadore Salad Meyer Shapiro Joseph Sheketoff Herbert Slate Robert Staples Bernard Steinberg George Strouch Sidney Sucoll Joseph Sudarsky Henry Sugermeyer Morris Tamaren Norman Tyrer Bernard Vinick William Ware Sydney Wasserman Charles Webster Edward Weisenberg Francis Welch Ernest White Jerome Wolf William Wolf [ 18 ] Rhoda Apter Irma Avroch Fannie Backer Shirley Basch Margaret Beresky Doris Blinn Dorothy Block Dorothy Brody Caroline Carson Lillian Cohen Marion Cohen Vivian Cohen Dorothy Conners Clothilde Cornwall Eileen Derby Helen DiCorleto Mary Dillon Lulu Dwin Riva Ellovich Tillie Fierstein Anna Finkel Lillian Fischer Renee Foders Betty Fowler Marie Garrity Anna Giampaolo Elizabeth Gladstein Leah Glasser Marian Glater Marcia Goldstein Norma Goldstein Nellie Green Florence Heimovitch Dorothy Hoff Katherine Ierardi Ida Juster Evelyn Kamberg lane Kantrowitz Sylvia Kantrowitz Sylvia Kaplan Ruth Kargman Ruthe Kargman Florence Kent Nathalie Kleiman Tillie Kleiman Sylvia Klein Lottie Kriwitzky May Kruh Mary Kusner Rose Leibert Doris Lennox Gertrude Levin Sarah Libin Helen Mack Virginia Madigan Louise Mango Evelyn Marholin Blanche Martino Marion Matchett Ruth Mitchell Rose Neistat Anna Parasilite Rita Phenix Roslyn Pivnick Grace Plati Ethel Poritz Elizabeth Quigley Grace Rome Mae Rosen Lillian Rosenfield Esther Rosenstein Alberta Rowland Edith Rudy Edith Schultz Dorothy Sherman Ellen Smith Martha Spaien Bertha Telechansky Beatrice Turner Carolyn Utchenik Gladys Vinick Lucille Wellins Carrie Wells Rose Yudofsky [ 19 ] PAUL ABRAMS Abe “I never sleep; I am always on the alert. ' For real lankiness Abe has them all stopped at the post! His legs extend up to the region that should have been his seventh rib, at which point his body begins. It so happened that one day, a day of an assembly, Abe arrived before the three minutes bell. That morning it was supposed that the special period was to honor Abe, but it wasn ' t! Holcomb Street School. Football Squad; A. A. RHODA APTER Rho The sweetest garland to the sweetest maid If you call the Apter mansion any time after six, the telephone will invariably be busy. Why? Well, that ' s Rho doing the French homework for the girls in her class. Perhaps one day she ' ll speak it like a native of (no, not Connecticut) France. Here ' s hoping! Northwest School. Girls ' League; A. A.; French Club; Honor Society. IRMA AVROCH Heaven helps those who help themselves .” Irma ' s blase manner has us guessing. We wonder what hidden emotions it covers. Let us in on the secret, will ya’ Irm? French is Irma ' s forte and yet she dropped it. What can the matter be? Northwest School. Never tardy. Girls ' League; A. A.; French Club; Chemistry Club; Basketball. RALPH AVSEEV Ace “None but himself can be his parallel Fifteen love, thirty love, forty love, game. Fifteen love, thirty love, forty love, game— Answer is game. Such is the scene when Ace plays tennis. He is Weaver ' s demon tennis player, and ranking Ace 1, 2, and 3. Besides being a tennis player and consumer of hot dogs, Ralph is a super business man and pro¬ motes various and sundry schemes of all sorts. Northwest School. Never tardy. Tennis Team, Manager; Interclass Basketball; A. A. [ 20 ] FANNY BACKER Faye “A lovely girl is above all rank.” If a stranger ever saw little Faye working behind her counter at Newberry ' s some Saturday, he would probably be indignant at the laxness of the Child Labor Authorities. She is a slim, sweet girl, and would make an ideal kid sister. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. Girls ' League; Girls ' Business Club. SHIRLEY BASCH Shirl “A little girl with sunset in her hair.” Just an old smoothie—that ' s Shirl. She leads her male admirers on with a fetching come hither glance that has collected quite an army of them. She ' s tops in the class as far as scholastic ability goes, too. More power to you, kid! Northwest School. Girls ' League; A. A.; French Club, Secretary; Honor Society. MICHAEL BEIRPONCH Mike “Short and to the point.” That he Never flunked a subject, was set down by Mike as a distinction. He being the same as the rest of us it would seem that, in the case, he had confused the word distinction with the word miracle. His small, though husky, body and his characteristic of speaking only when spoken to, set Mike aside from the common run. Northwest School. A. A. MARGARET BERESKY Marge “Woman ' s greatest asset is modesty.” Although Marge is an out-of-town girl, she has quickly adapted herself to Weaver and has become very well-liked. Her quiet and retired manner has shown us her culture and refinement. She has been active in many of our clubs, especially in dramatics, and we are sure that Marge will be a great success some day. Aaron Gone Junior High, Denver, Colorado. Never tardy. Dramatic Club; Girls ' League; Ingleside Club; Typist for Lookout . [211 DORIS BLINN Dot “Simplicity is a jewel rarely found.” Doris is a capable and industrious worker. Any class would be willing to claim such an efficient member. She can accomplish twice as much in a quiet manner as others would in a boisterous way. Northwest School. Never tardy. Girls ' League; A. A. DOROTHY BLOCK Dot “Good friend, trusty neighbor.” Dot, one of the reserved girls of this class, is friendly to all on every occasion. One of Dot ' s ambi¬ tions is to see a water fountain on the athletic field. We don ' t blame her. She probably gets as thirsty as everyone else after playing soccer. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. Girls ' League; Arts Crafts Club; Inde Club; A. A.; Girls ' Business Club. DOROTHY BRODY Dot “Nothing is impossible to a determined will.” Dot is one of the more intelligent and active mem¬ bers. Behind her quiet manners and actions resides a charm that is wholly captivating. Like a rare wine that mellows with the years so does one ' s admiration for Dot grow as one knows her better. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. No demerits. Girls ' Commercial Club, President; Honor Society; Choir; Orchestra; Girls ' League; Class Ring Committee; Typist for The Portal. JOHN CAHILL lack ‘‘Thus I steer my bark, and sail on even keel, with gentle gale.” During his years at Weaver Jack” never appeared to be in a hurry. His gait never varied, and neither did his friendly salutation. Jack is, more or less, a man of few words. However, when fun is to be had, or a joke is made, he is in on the sport. Northwest School. A. A.; Boys ' Club. [ 22 ] EDWARD CALLAHAN Eddie “Calm amidst the angry waves.” Eddie is one of those who may not be a mental wonder in his studies, but he certainly makes that up in his natural athletic ability. Eddie is a quiet kind of chap who minds his own business and who expects others to do the same. Northwest School. Baseball; Basketball; Football; A. A. CAROLINE CARSON Ruth ‘To have an appreciation of art is to have immeasurable wealth” Caroline will be remembered as a tall, dignified girl. Her favorite pastime is talking, and her answers in class have been noted for their frankness. She is a very neat girl, and we understand that she does very fine work in the art department. Northwest School. Girls ' League; A. A.; Portal Board, Art Editor. FRANK CARTER Scotty ‘7 e worships sport more sincerely than he worships women.” Scotty found chances to indulge in athletics all the year, being a formidable member of the basketball and the track teams. In track he did his work in the longer runs. They say that he developed his wind chasing girls. But we are inclined to doubt all that rumor. For Scotty is quiet, and is a lad of steady habits. Northwest School. Never tardy. Never absent. Basketball; Track; Cross Country; A. A. ABRAHAM COHEN Abe Comb down his hair; look, look! it stands upright.” Abe is noted for two things: his haircuts and his wisecracks. In the lunchroom, he reigns supreme in making more noise than anyone else. However, our little Caesar meets his Brutus in French classes. We sometimes wonder if his stuttering has anything to do with it! Northwest School. Never tardy. Boys ' Glee Club; Senior Choir; A Capella Choir; French Club; A. A.; Boys ' Club. [ 23 ] LILLIAN COHEN Lil Tis good nature only wins the heart ” Lookie! Lookie! Lookie! Here comes Lil ! She is a bright ray of sunshine and a firm believer in giggling. Here is one girl who will never let a pal down, and her friends wouldn ' t t hink of letting her down either. Her eagerness to help others and her happy-go-lucky air have endeared her to many of her classmates. Northwest School. Ingleside Club; Girls ' League; Girls ' Business Club. MARION COHEN Mimi “Time and patience work wonders.” It seems that everyone who possesses the cute name of Mimi is talkative, so this poor girl never had a chance. Nevertheless, she ' s not gossipy and finds time in between practicing this engrossing art to keep spotlessly neat. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. Ingleside Club; Girls ' League; Girls ' Business Club. VIVIAN COHEN Viv “Popularity is power.” Whenever one sees somebody eloquently talking, laughing and gesticulating, and surrounded by a group of eager girls, ' tis Vivian telling a joke or swaying the mob. She, our second Demosthenes or Cicero of the feminine variety, has that astounding quality of doing four hours of homework in half an hour—the envy of many of her classmates. Northwest School. Girls ' League, Treasurer; A. A.; Dramatic Club, Vice-President; Honor Society; French Club; Girls ' Leaders ' Corps; Essayist; Matinee Dance Committee. SIDNEY COHN ' ' Quinn” “His hair is oj good colour.” Quinn has a bright and cheerful disposition. He has a keen sense of humor and can always take a joke. He has passed a quiet and industrious four years with us learning all he could and keeping out of trouble (?) We wonder why he is so quiet—perhaps he is a jilted lover or something! Northwest School. Never tardy. A. A.; Chemistry Club. [ 24 ] DOROTHY CONNORS Dot “The grass sloops not, she treads on it so light.” Dot ' s” height does not rate very much in compar¬ ison with the rest of us. She tries to be very quiet and demure, but her radiant smile and accompanying giggle belie her actions. Dot never worried much about her homework, but she says she got along O. K. anyway. Northwest School. Never tardy. Girls ' League; Ingleside Club; A. A. CLOTHILDE CORNWALL Dildie “A silent address is the genuine eloquence of sincerity .” Clothilde will be remembered as a quiet, meek girl. She never has much to say, yet is always congenial to those who know her. Clothilde, who has participated in all musical activities of our school, has a mellow rich voice. She will be sorely missed from these choral groups. Arsenal School. Girls ' League; A. A.; Lookout Editorial Board; Girls ' Glee Club; Senior Choir; Portal Board. FRANK COSTELLO Lefty ' ‘Of gentle soul, to human race a friend .” Lefty” certainly has rhythm in his blood. He can thump his bass fiddle like nobody ' s business. He also belongs to practically every musical organization in the school—except the Girls ' Glee Club. If you ever hear a deep rumble which sounds like an earthquake, it is probably Mr. Costello clearing out his fine baritone voice. Frank A. Brackett School. Senior Orchestra; Inter- High Orchestra; Boys ' Glee Club; A. A. JULIAN DARMANA Frenchy “Though a lion to his enemies, he was a lamb to his friends .” Claims of never having been tardy, absent, nor demented have been set forth by Frenchy. But all this is, we realize, very inaccurate, the case of the no demerits being the worse. Frenchy ' s love for fun brought many a demerit descending on him. All through school he was one of the boys, mixing with the crowd and being liked by all. Northwest School. Football Squad; Interclass Basket¬ ball; A. A. [ 25 ] JOHN DeLUCCO Dee “A nice unparticular man.” Alas! poor Dee ' s enjoyment of mirth is always dis¬ covered by some wary teacher. His shoulders broad¬ ened by years of toil on the grid, would violently rock up and down; the teacher would observe, and place two demerits on Dee ' s shoulders to help steady them. Very few can give forth such an unending stream of laughter as he. Northwest School. Football; Interclass Basketball; A. A. EILEEN DERBY Derby ‘ ' Virtue is like a rich stone, best plain set.” Eileen is one of the quiet, dignified girls. She is pleasant to all, and always tries to help when she can. Her good-naturedness is appreciated by those who come in contact with her. She will be remembered by the class because of this amicability. Holcomb Street School. Never tardy. A. A.; Girls ' League; Portal Board. HELEN DiCORLETO Dick “As merry as the day is long.” As an all-round good sport, Helen has been active on the basketball, baseball, and soccer teams. In recog¬ nition of her high standing in these sports, she has served as President of the Girls ' Leaders ' Corps. Both at work and play, Helen ' s cheerfulness has always been an inspiration to her friends. Northwest School. Never tardy. Girls ' League; A. A.; Class Colors Committee; Girls ' Leaders ' Corps, President. MARY DILLON Dillon The mildest manners with the bravest mind.” Mary is a decided re st from some of the more talk¬ ative members of our class, but although she is quiet, reserved and calm, she has a keen sense of humor and a pleasant smile. She is sincere and sympathetic, and anyone would be glad to have her for a friend. Northwest School. Never tardy. Girls ' League; A. A.; Ingleside Club. [ 26 ] ARTHUR DODGE Art” “There is no diplomacy like silence.” Never on time —that ' s Art. We often see him aimlessly shuffling through the halls and into his ses¬ sion room at exactly 8:29 a. m. His indifferent and passive manner toward everything shows an attitude of boredom, but perhaps he ' s not bored—he ' s just dreamin ' . Bulkeley. A. A. DONALD DOW Don “U it like money bears a n extra value” Our class President is never to be seen either with¬ out a good-natured smile or a delightfully crimson blush. His ready wit and pretended disinterestness in serious matters amuse his schoolmates. However, his executive ability is fully demonstrated by the respon¬ sibilities which we place upon him, and by his efficient management of them. Holcomb Street School. Never tardy. No demerits. Boys ' Club, Treasurer; Chemistry Club, Treasurer; Junior Usher; Class President; Matinee Dance Com¬ mittee; Honor Society, Vice-President. HARRY DUBOFSKY “And still his speech flowed on.” He is, as we all know, a very shy, bashful sort of youth (?) Although his desire to help others usually gets the best of him, his intentions are good and he can be depended on to be right there with the goods, especially in the chem class. His vast store of knowledge, we feel sure, will place him in good stead among the great scientists of our generation. Northwest School. Never tardy. A Capella Choir; Senior Choir; Chemistry Club; German Club; Glee Club; Junior Usher; Lookout Editorial Board; Boys ' Club; A. A.; Honor Society. LULU DWIN Luky None knew thee but to love thee, nor named thee but to praise.” Luky is very friendly to all. Her sweet voice aided Weaver in many of its concerts. Being very ver¬ satile, she dances as well as she sings. She should go far in the world because of these talents. Her popu¬ larity among her friends is amazing. Arsenal School. No demerits. Choir; Glee Club Treasurer and Vice-President; A. A.; Lookout Editorial Board; French Club. [ 27 ] RIVA ELLOVICH Ree “2 have no lime to he. tired. In spite of her talkativeness, Riva is a very likeable girl. The main topic of her conversations is her dates. She is a lively girl, with a giggle that is contagious. Her mirth and good humor have oftentimes been the cause of much merriment in her classes. Ree ' s favorite sport is baseball. Northwest School. Girls ' League; A. A.; Ingleside Club. EDGAR EUGLOW “His hair was like a fire. Euglow the mystery! The Portal Board couldn ' t find out much information about this flaming red-head. Perhaps that ' s why he ' s named Euglow (note pun). We understand that he wears a Girl Scout pin! Oh! so he hunts the women, does he! TILLIE FIERSTEIN T-i II bury “A kind and gentle heart she had, To comfort friend and foe. Fury is a sincere and true friend to all who know her. She does not believe in putting on airs, and for this fact she is well liked. An all round dependable person is Tillie. Gifted with naturally curly hair she has caused many an envious sigh. Arsenal School. Never tardy. No demerits. Girls ' League; Girls ' Business Club, Secretary; A. A.; Typist for Lookout; Typist for Portal Board. JOHN FINDLAY Jack “They win that laugh. Jack seems to have nary a care, for a pleasant smile always adorns his face and reveals a pearly white set of teeth. This causes some to wonder if Jack isn ' t the same person who appears in Dr. Zilch ' s Show- your-canines-and-show-your-molars series of ads in the daily papers. Jack is the personality boy and makes friends with everybody. Holcomb Street School. A. A.; Boys ' Club; Portal Board, Business Manager. [ 28 ] ANNA FINKEL Fink” ‘ ' Humor is the harmony of the heart. Anna likes to talk, but she isn ' t too talkative. She ' s lively, but she isn ' t too loud. When you get over resenting her I ' m experienced, now you listen, my poor innocent” attitude, you ' ll really appreciate her ability to make herself the life of the party.” Northwest School. Never tardy. Girls ' League; Choir. BERNARD FINKELSTEIN Bur” “A brain is worth little without a tongue.” Bur is one of our guieter boys at most times, but when he does start to speak, we find that he has much eloquence behind that pose of silence. He is one of the active members of the Debating Club, and will perhaps some day be one of our great demagogues. Northwest School. Lookout Circulation Board; Debating Club, President, Treasurer; Track Squad; Boys ' Club; A. A. LILLIAN FISCHER Mac” “A good name is better than riches.” Lillian is another one of the talkative members of our class. Her main topics of conversation seem to have been clothes and boy-friends. She always punctuates these conversations with her favorite adjective stun¬ ning. Northwest School. Girls ' League; Choir; A. A. WILLIAM FITZGERALD Fitz Your hero should be tall, you know.” The height of Fitz ' s torso could have made Goliath look like a microbe whose growth had been stinted. Quiet and reserved, he would, on most occasions, leave the orating to others. But the wise ones never pushed him too far, for Fitz is any man ' s match when aroused. And, of course, without the sight of that old faithful blue sweater the picture would not be complete. Arsenal School. Never tardy. Basketball; A. A. [ 29 ] RENEE FODERS Ree ‘ ' Thy fair hair my heart enchained.” Ree has been with us but a half year, but one could learn to like her in less time than that. She has a sunny disposition and is very eager to make friends. We owe many thanks to Bryant High for sending us as good a sport as Renee. Bryant High School, Long Island City, N. Y. Girls ' League; A. A. BETTY FOWLER “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.” Betty always has a cheerful word for everyone, and collects many friends because of her pleasant ways. She has great facility in talking herself out of situations. Betty ' s way with the men of the school is the envy of many a femme. Here ' s to you, Betty! Hartford Public High School. Girls ' League; A. A.; Glee Club; Senior Choir; Girls ' Leaders ' Corps, Secre¬ tary and Vice-President; Ingleside Club; Basketball; W in Baseball and Soccer; Class Testatrix; Matinee Dance Committee. MARIE GARRITY Re” ‘‘A face with gladness overspread.” Marie can surely join the ranks of the talkative mem¬ bers of our class, for her tongue seems to hang in the middle! She is noted for her good humor, even dis¬ position, and pleasant smile. Many of us will remember what a good kick we got out of playing soccer with her. Frank A. Brackett School. Girls ' League; A. A.; Ingleside Club. MARVIN GAYLOR Marv ‘ ' Good sense, which only is the gift of heaven.” Boisterous, stout, and good-natured! These words describe him best. Whenever you feel downcast, etc., listen to Marv ' s booming bass, for he is always good for a laugh. This young man has a long list of fem¬ inine hearts which he has broken. Northwest School. Never tardy. Junior Orchestra; Choir; Glee Club, Vice-President; A Capella Choir; Boys ' Club; A. A.; Latin Club. [ 30 ] ANNE GIAMPAOLA Ann “Nature designed us to be of good cheer .” Here is a dignified girl who will linger pleasantly in our memories. Ann is always willing and ready to help anyone. She is a friendly person and her pleasing smile and good humor have made her a welcomed friend to many. We predict that she will climb high on the ladder to success with the aid of these valuable characteristics. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. Girls ' League; A. A.; Chairman of Class Colors Committee. JAMES GINSBERG Jimmie Happy art thou. us if every day thou hast picked up a horseshoe Here is one who knows what he likes and dislikes. Whenever a loud noise is heard, you can always find Jim asserting his rights in the world. His obvious love for blondes can easily be seen by looking at the femme that he unceasingly shadows. He has a passionate love for dramatics and hopes some day to direct plays. Holcomb Street School. Dramatic Club; A. A. ELIZABETH GLADSTEIN ii T • •• Liz Deep brown eyes running over with glee.” The little sophomores look upon the revered President of the Girls ' League with awe, but to us she is an endless s ource of merriment and good humor. That infectious giggle of hers has set many a class roaring with laughter. Northwest School. Never tardy. Dramatic Club; French Club; Girls ' Leaders ' Corps; Girls ' League; Freshman member, Junior member, Secretary, First Vice-President, President; Color Committee. LEAH GLASSER Lee “Sincerity is the most compendious wisdom .” As sure as we are that the school bell will ring every morning exactly at eight-thirty, that ' s how sure we are that Lee will do any job that is put before her, and do it well. She is a conscientious, faithful, hard worker, and never shirks any duty. The best of luck to you, Lee, in anything you may undertake! Northwest School. Never tardy. Girls ' League; A. A.; C. H. L. S. [ 31 ] MARIAN GLATER “Common sense is the favorite daughter of wisdom .” A salute to the only girl in the class who had the courage to take that tough course, physics. Quite unobtrusively Marian has become one of the more prominent members of the class. She has her finger in many pies and never seems to be able to get home before five after school. Northwest School. Never tardy. Girls ' League; A. A.; Honor Society; C. H. L. S., President; Chemistry Club, Secretary; Portal Board. MARCIA GOLDSTEIN ' ‘Never satisfied that what has been achieved is sufficient.” One of the petite members of our class and a very willing worker, she is always running around the building for some sort of committee. In the morning, one can always find her near someone else ' s desk get¬ ting last minute tutoring on her French lesson, but, in spite of this, she still speaks the language like a native—of Connecticut. Frank A. Brackett School. Girls ' League; Honor Society, Secretary; A. A.; Chemistry Club, Vice-Presi¬ dent; C. H. L. S., Secretary; French Club, Treasurer; Lookout Editorial Board; Prophetess. NORMA GOLDSTEIN Goldy” “Oh, to dance all night, and dress all day.” Norma is just a little girl, but, oh, can she dance! Have you seen her at the F. E. R. A. dances? Will she never learn that teachers do not like her bright nail polish, but then, that never bothered Norma. Her blond hair is the reason for the nickname ' ' Goldy. Holcomb Street School. Girls ' Commercial Club; Girls ' League. ALBERT GORDON Al “Air and manners are more expressive than words.” How Al could fool around in his classes! But did you ever notice that angelic attitude of keen attention that he assumed whenever the teacher looked at him? However, when in a serious mood, he proves himself a capable student and a worker willing to co-operate in almost any worthwhile undertaking. Frank A. Brackett School. Choir; Glee Club; Debat¬ ing Club; Dramatic Club; French Club; Boys ' Club; Portal Board. [ 32 ] NELLIE GREEN ‘ Teeth, like jailing snow. She is a sweet, quiet girl of the athletic type. She took part in many gym activities such as soccer, basket¬ ball, gym meets, and track meets. Because Nellie always has a friendly smile for everyone, she is popular with her friends within and outside the school. Henry Barnard School. No demerits. A. A.; Girls ' League; Publicity Committee; Lookout Editorial Board; Girls ' Leaders ' Corps; Honor Society. MARSHALL GREENSPON loy “He was a scholar, and a ripe and good one. ,, Toy is one of our imaginative, brilliant members— our Little Napoleon. He neglects his homework for days just to think up new ways to haunt his teachers. His startling ideas and occasional eccentric actions remind one of the immortal Johnson, and Toy also wields a mighty pen as his English classmates well know. Northwest School. French Club; Chemistry Club; Honor Society; Junior Usher; Boys ' Club; Class Prophet. THOMAS HARVEY Tom “He was the mildest manner d man .” Tom engaged in a host of activities while he remained within the portals. His name graces the roster of more than a few organizations. But The Lookout was Tom ' s best bet. Regularly, every Wed¬ nesday afternoon, he would joyously, or otherwise, sprint from room to room, toiling to rid himself of a valuable cargo of newspapers. Noah Webster School. Never tardy. Boys ' Club, Secretary; The Lookout, Business Manager; A. A. FLORENCE HEIMOVITCH Florence Heimov “Follow your honest convictions and be strong .” Florence is a girl who has contributed much in English class discussions. She didn ' t say a great deal but what she did say amounted to something. Florence claims as distinction that she has collected her share of demerits and that she has been absent only when necessary! Northwest School. C. H. L. S.; Choir; Girls ' Debating Club; Girls ' League; A. A.; Basketball team. [ 33 ] DOROTHY HOFF Dot “Soft smiles! by human kindness bred.” Dot is rather retiring, but once you get to know her, she really is loads of fun. Although she never entered many of the school activities, she has always been loyal to Weaver. You usually see her walking around the halls with a smile, that is, if you can look up that high. Northwest School. Never tardy. Girls ' League; Ingleside Club; A. A. JAMES HURLEY Hurl “Some of Nature’s genial glow.” Perhaps his activities and marks while within Weaver are nothing out of the ordinary, but his golf surely is! Hurl could par the fifth at Keney or sink his drive into the inkwell from the edge of his desk— both with the same ease. Hurl ' s pleasing personality and his friendly attitude towards all make him a prime favorite. Cone School, Columbia, New Hampshore. Portal Business Board; A. A. KATHERINE IERARDI Kat “Never idle a moment, but thrifty and. thoughtful of others.” There is no telling how far Katherine will go in her search for extra credit, a gueer habit which helps her to earn the good-will of her teachers. But it is this girl ' s good nature and cheerfulness that have won her the friendship of her classmates. Northwest School. Never late. No demerits. Girls ' League. JACOB JACOBSON Jackie “There is no wisdom like frankness.” When Jackie first came to school, one always thought of the saying quiet waters run deep, but it seems in the last year or so that the stream has changed its course and become very turbulent indeed. Jackie didn ' t go in for scholarly things, but he has quite a sense of humor and makes an enjoyable com¬ panion for those who know him. Arsenal School. [ 34 ] DAVID JAINCHILL Dave” “Oh woman, perfect woman!” A human information bureau is Dave. He knows the date, time, place, and who ' s gonna ' be there of every dance in the city. Dave is a musical genius; he can blow on every instrument known to mankind. One gratifying thing about Dave is that he can ' t be moved by mob psychology; he is a rugged individualist. All the boys get Butch haircuts, but Dave comes to school parted in the middle. Northwest School. A. A.; Ring Committee; Orches¬ tra; Lookout Business Board. IDA JUS TER Ronnie “Neat, not gaudy.” We wish Ida would inform all the uninitiated how it came to be Ronnie instead of a more prosaic nick¬ name. Ronnie has made quite a success of her four years in Weaver despite her quiet manner. Northwest School. Never tardy. No demerits. C. H. L. S.; Girls ' League; Senior Choir; Honor Society; Girls ' Debating Club; Chemistry Club. EVELYN KAMBERG Lvie “There is likewise a reward for faithful silence.” Evie is a shy, industrious girl who came to us about two years ago. She is dependable, good- natured, and always willing to lend a helping hand. Her short stay within our portals has brought her many friends, and we are sure she has enjoyed herself while at Weaver. Hartford Public High School. Girls ' League- Portal Board. JANE KANTROWITZ Janie “Sweet intercourse of looks and smiles.” Janie ' s sunny personality has won many friends for her. She ' s always calm, cool, and collected even when her homework isn ' t done. The curls on top of her head are fascinating. Have you ever seen her roll them—with her fingers? Northwest School. French Club; Girls ' League; A. A.; C. H. L. S.; Senior Choir; Chemistry Club. [ 35 ] sre ul SYLVIA KANTROWITZ Stib “A true friend is forever a friend.” Here is another Hartford High girl who came to us a short time ago and has made many friends because of her pleasing personality and ability to laugh at a good joke. She is well-liked and will go far in the world because of her efficiency in adapting herself to strange surroundings. Hartford Public High School. Girls ' League. SYLVIA KAPLAN “Perseverance and audacity generally win.” Sylvia is one of the frankest girls in the class. She doesn ' t believe in saying anything that is insincere. Her cheerful giggle amuses many members of her sex before and during classes. Northwest School. Girls ' League; Ingleside Club; A. A. RUTH KARGMAN Smiles ‘‘Everybody says it and what everybody says must be true.” For three years Ruth was a leading light on the Lookout Business Board—and then, because of her lack of interest in its affairs, we must surmise that a new interest came into her life. Petite, and bubbling over with Joie de vie, Smiles has proved herself to be a happy-go-lucky member of the class. Frank A. Brackett School. A. A. Girls ' League; Girls ' Business Club; Ingleside Club; Lookout, Business Manager and Circulation Manager; Portal Business Board. RUTHE KARGMAN Ruthy ‘ ' Sensible people find nothing useless.” Ruthe came to us last year from New York, but she has certainly made herself one of us. Her black curly hair and dancing brown eyes are a noticeable feature in the class rooms. Even though she has had a hard time by being mistaken freguently for Ruth, (without the e ) we believe she has enjoyed her short stay at Weaver. Evander Childs High School, N. Y. No demerits. Never tardy. Girls ' League; Girls ' Business Club; Honor Society. [ 36 ] ■� HYMAN KARP Hy “A cheerful temper will make knowledge delightful. 9 ' We wonder why Hy was so anxious to have us sign up to take our picture at a certain studio? What¬ ever his compensation be he certainly deserves it, for he did have to work to get many of those names. His very influencing sales talk, however, usually caused the prospective customer to break down and give in, and we feel sure that this attribute of his will lead him far in his future life. Frank A. Brackett School. A. A. FLORENCE KENT Flo “ Self-possession is the backbone of charm.” Flo, one of our best-dressed girls, is friendly, good- natured, and well-liked. Her perfect manners are points which more people should copy. Best of luck to a great girl! Northwest School. A. A.; Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. Vice-President. NATHALIE KLEIMAN Nat “Your heart’s desire be with you.” Nat, a little girl with a great big smile, has quite a weakness for handing in shorthand homework, not completed. How about it, Nat? She did a good job as Advertising Manager of The Lookout, and this is just one of the examples which proves her willing¬ ness to work. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. Choir; Girls ' Business Club; Girls ' League; Lookout Business Board; A. A.; Reception Committee. TILLIE KLEIMAN rp . ii loots “It is gentle manners which prove so irresistible in women.” Tillie is numbered among the shy members of our class. She will be remembered as a simple, demure, likeable girl. She is noted for her neatness and a sweet smile that is always in evidence as an example of her good-naturedness and friendliness. Frank A. Brackett School. Girls ' League; Girls ' Business Club. [ 37 ] SYLVIA KLEIN Syb “ Discourse, the sweeter banquet of the mind.” Syb is one of the more literary members of the class whose themes have been highly praised in our English classes. Her giggle is a well-known feature of our classes, and her happy-go-lucky manner endear her to all who know her. For anything that displeases her, she always has a biting sarcastic remark ready, for Nature endowed her with a very keen sense of humor. Northwest School. Girls ' League; A. A.; Lookout Circulation Board; Lookout Editorial Board. LOTTIE KRIWITSKY “Jest and youthful jollity.” A roly-poly ball, bouncing over with vim and vigor—- that ' s Lottie. Her black eyes sparkle over with mis¬ chief, and she always seems to be on the verge of pull¬ ing a practical joke. Lottie ' s outside interests seem to keep her extremely busy! Northwest School. Never tardy. Girls ' League; A. A.; Girls ' Leaders ' Corp; Girls ' Business Club; Basketball; Baseball; Tennis; Soccer; Lookout Circula¬ tion Board. ARTHUR KRUH Kuke “Self-trust is the first secret of success.” Kuke is one of those people who like a good argu¬ ment. He can wrangle for hours on one point, and still not give up until his ground has been won. His arguments and discussion i n English class have lasted full many a period, and many times he has emerged the victor. Perhaps we shall see him as a great crim¬ inal lawyer in the future. Hartford Public High School. A. A.; Track team; Football team. MAY KRUH Jita “Jealous, yet modest.” May is the kind of friend who will stick with you through all difficulties. She has a pleasing personality and a charming voice. She is always willing to enter¬ tain on the piano with her artistic interpretations of Chop Sticks. Frank A. Brackett School. No demerits. Girls ' League; Girls ' Glee Club; Choir; Ingleside Club; A. A.; Lookout Business Board. [ 38 ] MARY KUSNER Sunny” “Of manners gentle, of affections mild.” Mary lives up to her nickname. She has a bright and sunny disposition. At all times, her face is wreathed in smiles. Mary ' s lovely voice has added sweetness and harmony” to the musical organizations of the school. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. Girls ' League; Choir; Glee Club. NORMAN LASCHEVER Lash “ ' Character is the most essential asset to a man in any kind of a pinch.” A good student and a swell companion,” describes Norm” to a tee. Although his great desire to monkey with his wireless many times was the cause of his forgetting to do his homework (?), he did manage to obtain some very fine marks during his high school career. Incidentally you ought to see the mess of wires that he calls his radio. Nevertheless, Lash, keep it up, and we know that some day you will be known as a second Marconi. Northwest School. Glee Club; Choir; A. A.; Junior Usher; Track Sguad; Honor Society. JOHN LE CONCHE I IT II Lopey “Plenty of caution hurts nobody Lopey” is the strong and silent type of hero. He never boasts of his power, but rumor goes about that John, with his two bare hands, can wring the water out of a wet dish towel! Lopey ' s pastime is basket¬ ball. Wherever Lopey sees two empty peach bas¬ kets, you may be sure they are instantly tacked up on a street pole and a game follows! Two words sum up LeConche—- all right! Northwest School. Basketball Sguad; A. A. FRANCIS LEFEBVRE Frenchy “I would help others out of a fellow feeling.” Frenchy is a quiet, easy-going sort of chap. Always willing to help a fellow in distress, he has made many friendships during his days in high school. As a shrewd business man, we know Frenchy will achieve much in life, for a good natured disposition goes far towards making one a success. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. Boys ' Com¬ mercial Club; Boys ' Club; A. A.; Portal Business Board. [ 39 ] ROSE LEIBERT Roe “A light heart lives long. Roe, one of our short girls, shows an attractive dimple when she smiles, which is very often. Her happy-go-lucky manner and good sportsmanship have made her well-known and well-liked by her classmates. She is good-natured and never too busy to help a fellow student. Best of luck to you, Roe! Northwest School. Never tardy. Girls ' League; Girls ' Leaders ' Corps; A. A.; Girls ' Business Club; Basketball; Baseball; Soccer; Track; Tennis. DORIS LENNOX Dot “Gentle of speech, beneficent of mind.” Dot is one of the good natured members of our class. She really should become an economist as she could always be relied on to lead the discussion in democracy class on this subject, and could hold her own in an argument. Holcomb Street School. Never tardy. Girls ' League; A. A.; Senior Choir. GERTRUDE LEVIN Gert “Friendship without deceit .” Her winning personality attracts many friends. Gert is everybody ' s pal and agreeable to all whom she associates with. We are confident that she will make a good stenographer because of her efficiency and perseverance. Northwest School. Girls ' League; A. A.; Girls ' Leaders ' Corps; Girls ' Commercial Club; Girls ' Basket¬ ball Team. SAMUEL LEVINTHAL ' ' Pleasure is jar sweeter as a recreation than a business .” Levinthal, without doubt, is the strong, silent man of our class. He has the extraordinary ability of going through English class without reciting more than one or two words. He seems to captivate some of the teachers with a stern grin when his mind is a perfect blank. When it comes to doing homework, Levinthal would rather take his outside—playing football. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. Boys ' Club; Football Squad; Baseball Squad. [ 40 ] LEONARD LEVY Pecker “Dance, laugh, and be merry. ' ” Pecker is nonchalance personified! As manager of the cross-country team every afternoon he plodded behind the runners (on bicycle) and cheered them forward. Pecker possesses a grin which showed even when he appeared in school one day with a different shoe on each foot. Northwest School. Never tardy. Boys ' Club; A. A.; Track Team; Cr oss Country Manager. SARAH LIBIN 11C • 11 ban “Thou hast the patience and faith of Saints.” Although a quiet person, Sarah has gained her share of friends. Her freckled face and happy smile are joys to behold! Even though she is not an honor student, her teachers, as well as her classmates, know her for her faithfulness and dependability. Frank A. Brackett School. C. H. L. S..; Business Club; Typist for The Lookout; Girls ' League. HOWARD LURIE Uncle “Good luck befriend thee. Son.” Uncle, as his friends affectionately call him, is one of the huskies of our class. He ' s a swimmer of no mean ability, and to top it all, can he toot that trumpet? More power to you! Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. Boys ' Club; A. A.; Band. IRVING LUTIN Luty “Mirth, admit me of thy crew.” Every class has them! Luty went into school with an ideal, to see if he could get the most demerits, and he came close to it. His excuses are masterpieces. We ' ll never forget the day he got up in English class and declared he didn ' t do his homework because of a deficiency of aqueous humor in his eyes. Here ' s genius in the boy. But, despite all, he still manages to stay in the upper half of his class. Northwest School. German Club, President; Boys ' Club; A. A.; Chemistry Club; Choir; Dramatic Club. [41] HELEN MACK Hel “Forward and frolic glee was there The will to do, the soul to dare.” Helen will long be r emembered for the fun she made for all in Home Economics classes. We will always remember her hearty laugh which can be heard above all others. We have a sneaking suspicion that she never (?) played hookey. St. Joseph ' s Cathedral School. Girls ' League; A. A.; Ingleside Club. VIRGINIA MADIGAN Jill “She that was fair and never proud, Had tongue at will and yet was never loud.” Here is a girl who is a most ardent baseball fan. What she knows about baseball and the prominent ball players ought to embarrass many fellows. From what we hear Jill is very fond of riding in roadsters; but then who isn ' t? Northwest School. A. A.; Girls ' League. EVELYN MARHOLIN Red “Patience and endurance are the essence of granite souls.” We wonder how The Portal Board would have gotten along without Red ' s helpful hints about her friends! When she came to us from New Britain, she was very bashful, but if all reports are true she is a changed girl today. Although she is taking a commercial course, she hopes to become a hairdresser. Nathan Hale Junior High, New Britain. Never tardy. No demerits. Girls ' League; Girls ' Business Club; C. H. L. S. BLANCHE MARTINO “A pleasing countenance is no slight advantage.” When one sees an especially attractive dress flaunt¬ ing through the halls, he may be sure that the wearer is Blanche. Although she is sort of man crazy , she has a weakness for college fellows. Blanche is rarely ever seen without some gum in her mouth! Northwest School. A. A.; Ingleside Club; Girls ' League; Lookout Business Board; Girls ' Debating Club; Reception Committee. [ 42 ] MARION MATCHETT “77ie flower of meekness on a stem of grace.” Marion appears, on first sight, to be quiet and hardly the type that mixes. But, when one comes to know her, one realizes that she is a swell sport. Her very smile radiates coyness and reserve. The activities in which she indulged while within Weaver attest to her spon¬ taneous disposition. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. No demerits. Girls ' League; Girls ' Business Club; Portal Board; Nominating Committee; Class Historian. JOSEPH MILLER I IT II Joey . ' ! little nonsense, now oml then, is relished by most all men.” We wonder why all the femmes go for Joey in a big way (or maybe he falls for the women!). We don ' t blame the gals for having a crush on such a strong, athletic, good-looking guy. Incidentally Joey has brains, but he never did enough homework to get those much prized A ' s on his report cards. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. Boys ' Club; Glee Club; Choir; Football Squad; Basketball; A. A. ELLIOTT MITCHELL Mitch “Sensitive souls have more real life than others.” Herr Mitchell is one of those individuals who seem to be in a continual lethargy of boredom, but he is really quite as enthusiastic as any of us. His subtle wit and humor are of quite a rare variety, especially the kind he displays in English class. Also his stooging acts with Toy Greenspon are quite a well known feature. In spite of all these oddities, Mitch is one of the best liked boys in the class. Arsenal School. Boys ' Club; German Club, President; Chemistry Club, President; Honor Society; Dramatic Club; Junior Usher; Portal Board; Salutatorian. RUTH MITCHELL Ruthie ‘ ' The silence that is in the starry night.” Ruthie is one girl who certainly must believe in the quotation, silence is golden. She is one of our quietest classmates, but is loads of fun to talk to out¬ side of school. Nobody ever finds Ruthie anything but good-natured. East Hartford High School. Never tardy. Never absent. No demerits. Girls ' League. [ 43 ] GEORGE MITNICK Mits “If hat a rare gift is that of manners.” There can be but one and only one! The ideal man in every respect! His manly physique can often be seen striding importantly up, down, and around Weaver ' s halls. Socially prominent, his vitalizing force has been felt in almost all school activities. Who knows but that this thespian may prove to be a future Gable or Casanova. Holcomb Street School. Dramatic Club, President; Matinee Dance Committee, Chairman; Reception Com¬ mittee; Ring Committee; A. A.; Prize Speaking Contest; Interclass Basketball. SIDNEY NASHNER O. K. “I live in the crowds of jollity .” O. K., the roly-poly fellow of our class, possesses the traditional good nature of the fat man ! Seldom, if ever, does he appear ruffled. This easy-going dis¬ position wins him many friends whose lives are brighter because of this sunny fellow. Northwest School. Football Squad; A. A.; Track Team. EDWARD NELSON 1 werp “What sweet delight a quiet life affords.” This lad goes about his business so quietly that even his friends found it hard to give the Portal Board suggestions about him. We believe that here again the old saw Still waters run deep may be a solution! We may truthfully declare that Nelson added very little to the hubbub, confusion, and noise in the halls and lunchroom! Northwest School. ROSE NEISTAT Mirth is Cod’s medicine.” Rose doesn ' t have any nickname, but we know that she was called Rosie more than once. Rose seems to rate as well with the opposite sex as she does with her own. Her pals are chiefly people outside of school. She is really a nice person to know. Northwest School. A. A.; Girls ' League; Choir; Basketball; Ingleside Club. [ 44 ] ANNE PARASILITE Bet” “Nothing endures but personal ( utility.” Ah! Those big soulful brown eyes! Bet herself is not very big, but among her most noticeable features are her eyes. Her laughter, another of her fascinations, guite often ends in a giggle. She has guite a faculty for talking in classes without being noticed by her teachers. Northwest School. Girls ' Commercial Club; Girls ' League; A. A.; Ingleside Club. SVEND PAULSEN “A true gentleman is what one seldom sees.” Svend is the sort of fellow who makes a hit with the femmes. You know; tall and handsome. We won¬ der why, when classes were over, he left school in such a hurry. Was it because he liked school so much that he couldn ' t wait to get home and start his home¬ work? Well, whatever your reason for leaving in such a hurry, the class of ' 36A sincerely wishes you future success and happiness. Frank A. Brackett School. Boys ' Club; A. A.; Recep¬ tion Committee. RITA PHENIX Boots “True modesty is a discerning grace.” Modest is one of the many adjectives which well describes Rita. She is always ready to see another ' s good qualities and is a friend and pal worth culti¬ vating. Her pleasant personality was fully appreciated by the students of ' 36A. Northwest School. Girls ' Leaders ' Corps; Ingleside Club; Girls ' League; A. A.; Class Treasurer. FRANCIS PIACENTE I T-i rru “A generous friendship.” All in all Fru can best be summed up in four words, the million dollar baby. He has personality to spare, and more friends than there are fleas in a dog show. The W that he secured while a member of the cross¬ country team proudly gleams forth from his manly chest every day. Northwest School. Never absent. Never tardy. Boys ' Club; A. A.; Track Squad; Cross-Country Team; Basketball Squad; Interclass Basketball. [ 45 ] PHILIP PICCOLA Pick” “Good nature is more agreeable in conversation than wit.” Whether talking hurriedly in English (and what doesn ' t Phil say when he ' s excited!) or studying in the lunchroom, a book in one hand and a sandwich in the other, Pick proves himself one of the best-natured members of our class. His ready wit and effervescent personality make him popular and gain him many friends. Northwest School. Reception Committee, Chairman; Lookout Business Board; Senior Orchestra; Inter-High Orchestra, Executive Board; Basketball Squad; A. A.; Choir; Football. ROSLYN PIVNICK Ros” “She shapes her speech all silver fine.” The ancient Greeks are represented in our midst by a goddess, lofty and fair. Ros may look like a goddess, yet she is of our world to the extent of making the honor roll pretty often. A talented mortal too, as is evidenced by the many school activities she participated in. Northwest School. Dramatic Club; Girls ' Business Club; Honor Society; Girls ' League; Class Treasurer; Portal Business Board; C. H. L. S. GRACE PLAT I Oracle “It is tranquil people who accomplish much.” We feel terribly sorry for Gracie! She says that her hair will not keep a wave, but who cares when a girl has such lovely black hair and deep brown eyes that become invisible when she laughs? You can well imagine that you do not see her eyes very often! Northwest School. Girls ' League; Ingleside Club; A. A. ETHEL PORITZ “Patience and fortitude conquer all things.” Ethel is a quiet girl with a sensitive nature. She is always ready and willing to lend a helping hand. Ethel is shy, but is always eager to make friends. When she smiles, one is afforde d a glimpse of her delightful dimples. Frank A. Brackett School. Girls ' League; Inde Club. [ 46 ] ELIZABETH QUIGLEY Betty “On with the dance!” Petite and vivacious, that fits Betty to a T. She is an unexpected, yet welcome, member to our class. Betty has made quite a name for herself, both inside and outside of Weaver, for her ability as a dancer. Holcomb Street School. Girls ' League; A. A. GRACE ROME Dayda “Fine manners are like personal beauty.” As a quiet, reserved person, Grace has never made herself known very much. She has done well in her studies, but she has never tried to give the impression that she was brilliant. She is always willing and ready to help her friends, and is a welcome member in any group. Frank A. Brackett School. No demerits. Girls ' League; A. A.; C. H. L. S.; Honor Society. MAE ROSEN “Merit was ever modest known.” Mae, another one of our sociable girls, is never too busy to give her friends a cheery greeting. She is willing to help others; and although she is not a magician, her sunny temperament can chase away the blues. Northwest School. Never tardy. Girls ' Business Club; A. A.; Girls ' League. CHARLES ROSENBLATT Charlie “Common sense is the genius of humanity.” Whether arguing against the length of the French assignment or attacking some principle of Burke ' s political philosophy, Charlie shows his ability to reason clearly. His keen sense of humor and ability to seize upon what is amusing in a situation make him popular with his schoolmates. Charlie ' s serious nature and ability to co-operate make him a valuable man in many school organizations. Northwest School. Dramatic Club; Debating Club; Boys ' Club; Chess Club; Interclass Basketball; Baseball Squad; Class Ring Committee; A. A. [47 J EVERETT ROSENBLATT “l.Pt music sound for hp doth make his song. ' A quiet and sincere nature! Everett has gone through good ole Weaver without making a big show of himself as many students do. His membership in the Inter-High Orchestra shows that he knows music and his life saving pin, that he can swim. We sincerely believe that vour future life will be harmonious! Northwest School. A. A.; Choir; Senior Orchestra; Inter-High Orchestra. PHILIP ROSENBLATT Rosie “W ith a keen dark eye and quickness of look and manner.” If ever you need any business or political advice, Rosie is the fellow to see. You should hear him talk on politics and government sometime! We believe your interest in governmental affairs will win you a place in future politics, Phil. Keep it up! Arsenal School. A. A.; Weaver Band. LILLIAN ROSENFIELD Lil “Mirror of constant faith.” Lil is a friendly bundle of sunshine. She is a tiny person with pearly teeth and curly hair that are the envy of all her admirers. She is easy to get along with as is shown by the fact that she has numerous friends. Lil also has a good share of gray matter . Camden Senior High School, N. J. Girls ' League; Girls ' Business Club; Honor Society; French Club. ESTHER ROSENSTEIN Eddie “Sincerity is an openness of heart.” Eddie, another transfer from our arch rival institu¬ tion, brought peace and quiet with her—also; odd how quiet these H. P. H. S. girls are! Those who know her say she is a swell kid, and she deserved much credit for having made a few true friends during her short stay at Weaver. Hartford Public High School. Never tardy. Girls ' League. [ 48 ] DANIEL ROSENTHAL Rosie “A handful of might is better than a bagful of right.” A quiet, gentle-mannered, somewhat shy individual! He always has a peaceful smile on his lips, and one never sees him excited. Intelligent and capable, he has done excellent work in school and has formed many friends in his own way. Frank A. Brackett School. Honor Society; Junior Usher; Portal Board. ALBERTA ROWLAND I IT II Lee “Strange to the world she wore a bashful look.” Lee, one of the smaller girls in our class, is also very vivacious. She and her bosom pal are noted for their puney puns. Members of the opposite sex, particularly those who are tall and handsome, with red curly hair, interest her. More power to you, Lee. Frank A. Brackett School. A. A.; Girls ' League. JACOB RUBENSTEIN Streaky “A good face is a good recommendation ” Little man, you ' ve had a busy day! With the dawn of new day Streaky” would struggle out of the bed¬ stead and start out on the road that leads to knowl¬ edge. His shoulders would be drooped, and his back would be bent. Poor fellow, he is well weighted with social obligations. Holcomb Street School. Never tardy. Boys ' Club; A. A.; Dramatic Club; Business Board of Lookout; Track Squad; Interclass Basketball. EDITH RUDY Toots “Correct in every particular.” Evidently Edith is not one of the many people who are always saying, Don ' t call me Toots. She has a lovely head of flaming red hair, and you can seldom find a strand of it out of place. You never see her wearing clothes that clash with her locks. Frank A. Brackett School. Girls ' League; Ingleside Club; A. A. [ 49 ] JAMES RUTLEDGE T . f Jim “ e tvisely worldly, be not worldly wise.” Jimmy is one of the best sports in our class. Have you ever been in any of his classes? If you haven ' t, you certainly have missed a treat. He keeps the class interested with his ready wit and pleasing personality. He is also quite the man about town. Holcomb Street School. The LooKOUT-Sports Editor; A. A.; Portal Board. ABRAHAM RUZENSKY Abe ”A mother s pride, a father s joy.” Smooth, slick, always immaculate! If he had paid as much attention to his studies as to his dressing, he would have offered serious competition to the best of them. When Abe comes to school he discards his out¬ side demeanor and assumes a seriousness which is the envy of many a student. Northwest School. Never tardy. A. A.; Boys ' Club. HARRY SACK “A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows.” He is never eaten by cares, and we know that he has enjoyed attending Weaver High. His bright and cheerful disposition makes him well liked among his classmates. What would our class be like if it lacked fellows like H arry? Answer—Gloomy! Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. A. A. ISADORE SALAD Jumbo “Without ill-will.” Weaver will sorely miss the sight of Jumbo ' s very ample frame passing through the corridors. His ready smile is even more outstanding than his pachyderm-like figure. Good old Jumbo! In a month ' s time he arrives at school nearly late more times than Einstein made the honor roll in his high school days. Frank A. Brackett School. Boys ' Club; A. A. [ 50 ] EDITH SCHULTZ Edie “How her fingers went when they moved by note through measures fine.” Edie will always be remembered for her excellent renditions of popular songs. She has often voluntarily given her time in playing for Girls ' League and other events. A very accommodating and a likeable person! There is sure to be plenty of fun when Edie is around. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. Girls ' League; Senior Choir. MEYER SHAPIRO “Always at work.” If you see an upper senior rushing through Weaver ' s corridors with the Aeneid under his arm, it is certain to be Meyer, one of the Latin 8 triumvirate. His genuinely naive and literal translations often put his co-endurers and teachers into wild fits of merited laughter. Commentators say Virgil put pathos in his lines, but it remained for Meyer to make them pathetic. Northwest School. Honor Society; A. A.; German Club; A Cappela Choir; Junior Usher; Boys ' Club; Senior Choir; Boys ' Glee Club; Latin Club. JOSEPH SHEKETOFF Shek “A modest man never talks of himself.” Shek is just a big boy at heart. Full of ideas, yet he is slow to talk. However, when he becomes articulate, he does so with a gusto. Shek has those qualities which tend to make a good business man. If you ever want to know anything at all about the gasoline business, just call for Shek. Northwest School. Boys ' Club; A. A. DOROTHY SHERMAN Dot “A book is a friend that never deceives us.” Dot is the bookworm of our class. Every book in the Northwest Branch she has taken out, and carefully read! Her themes and literary discussions have been a feature of our English classes. She is an up-and- coming authoress, and perhaps we shall later hear of her as a second George Eliot. Northwest School. Never tardy. Girls ' League; A. A.; French Club; Chemistry Club; Portal Board. [ 51 ] HERBERT SLATE Herbie “The wisest man is he who does not think that he is the wisest.” A swaggering, singing he-man is Herbie Slate. His tenor voice makes everyone sit up and take notice. Herbie is really a car-r-ooner. At the A. A. Minstrel, although they had to egg Herbie toward the mike, he was not egged or tomatoed off! Instead he was egged for several encores. Northwest School. Boys ' Glee Club; A. A.; Senior Choir; Portal Board. ELLEN SMITH “The wildest manners and the gentlest heart. Ellen has been a quiet and reserved young lady during her four years with us. But the 100% marks she received on her monthly Geometry tests make up for his quietness. By her own say-so sports never interested her! Holcomb Street School. Never tardy. Girls ' League. MARTHA SPAIEN Marty” “!f women were to have a gospel of beauty, one word, contains it — ‘refinement.’” Marty acts as though she were very intelligent, and there probably is a reason, for who should know better than Marty herself? She is one of the fortunate members of our class who is never afraid to take that fatal glance at her report card! Hartford Public High School. Never tardy. No demerits. Girls ' League; Honor Society. ROBERT STAPLES Bob “Young fellows will be young fellows.” Remember when Bob was a freshman during the double sessions how he used to run home after school to hear Skippy ! Bob is interested in commercial work as a career and is hoping to go far; who knows? He has been a staunch supporter of the Green and White at many football games. Frank A. Brackett School. A. A.; Commercial Club. [ 52 ] BERNARD STEINBERG Stiney “The man who is hard to satisfy moves forward.’’ Eccentricity personified—that ' s Stiney. Seeing him rambling aimlessly through the halls with that far-away look in his eyes or a preoccupied stare, we often wonder what can be his innermost thoughts. Perhaps it ' s love or just another brainstorm. He has great aspirations to be ze great Russian poet or at least an up and coming diplomat. Maybe he will create new styles in coiffures for men! Northwest School. Lookout, Editor-in-Chief; Boys ' Debating Club, President; Portal Board; Nominating Committee; Choir; Track Squad; Boys ' Club; A. A. GEORGE STROUCH “Nothing in excess.” Strouchy won undying fame when, one day after seeing motion pictures on a certain oil, he remarked, After seeing that picture, I ' d drink the-stuff. After that quip Strouchy again returned to his old standard, that of a quiet young man attending only to his own affairs. Mount Hermon, Northfield, Mass. Boys ' Club; A. A. SIDNEY SUCOLL Sook “Coolness; unconcern.” When in doubt kiss was Sook ' s favorite quip, quibble, gibe, and sally. Sucoll went out for every sport except manager of the girls ' basketball team. By doing so Sid developed a Charles Atlas physique, and it was said that he lifted fifty iron balls, each weighing five pounds, in one hand. This may seem like a lot of ball to you, but whoever said anything about lifting them all at the same time. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. Boys ' Club; A. A.; Glee Club; Choir; Track Team; Football Team; Reception Committee. JOSEPH SUDARSKY li T ' I Joe “A well-bred man is always sociable and complacent.” Joe is one of the popular boys of our class. He seems to have the ability of getting along well with every¬ one with whom he is acquainted. His pet habit is to give persons who have open ears the latest dope on the Chicago Cubs . Joe is one of those boys who appreciates the sporty type of girl. Northwest School. Never tardy. A. A.; German Club; Baseball; Class Historian. [ 53 ] HENRY SUGERMEYER, JR. iiri . n bugie “Bashfulness is an ornament to youth. ' ' Ever since ' ' Sugie read Lord Chesterfield ' s letter to his son, he has no eyes for les femmes de Weaver; however, to his male friends Henry proves indispensable. Were it not for him his fellow students wouldn ' t know what to do in their dull periods— Sugie by appearing daily with the morning paper solves their problem. Northwest School. Never tardy. Boys ' Club; A. A. MORRIS TAMAREN Marsh “Music washes away from the soul the dust of every day life.” Marsh is a very good-natured and easy-going chap. Despite this laissez-faire trait notice that he has never been tardy. The class of ' 36A knows that you will be successful in your future life, for punctuality points to success. Marsh is also no mean musician. Remember his radio audition over a local broadcasting station? Northwest School. Never tardy. A. A.; Senior Choir; Glee Club. BERTHA TELECHANSKY Bert “The day ' s work must he done in a day.” Bert is another Weaver girl who works in New¬ berry ' s each Saturday. Although she is always rushing through the corridors, she never forgets to greet her friends with a becoming smile. Her eagerness to help others and her ability to make friends have endeared her to many. May her life be as bright as her smile! Northwest School. Never tardy. Girls’ League; Girls ' Business Club. GLADYS TURNER Beadi “Modesty is the color of virtue.” Bea is one of our tall talkative girls. This height came in handy in the lunchroom before the passing bell. She could look over everyone else ' s head and not stifle! Bea will always be remembered as the person who ran into the room just after the three minute bell every morning. Arsenal School. Girls ' League; Girls ' Glee Club. [ 54 ] SIDNEY TYRER Whitey “Contentment is riches enough.” Whitey , one of those good-looking, quiet he-men , is a regular fellow and has more friends than you could shake a stick at. Whitey delights in physical exercise. His biggest joy is to get on a mat and do calisthenics. Hartford Public High School. Never tardy. Never absent. Cross-County; A. A. CAROLYN UTCHENIK Carol” “The enthusiastic and pleasing illusion of youth.” If you see a blonde girl with a very, very blase expression, strutting our halls, you do not even have to ask her identity. It is Carol . Always well-groomed she is one of the best dressers in our class. She never was one to enter many of the activities of the school. Her idea of soccer is a treat! Northwest School. Never tardy. Girls ' League; A. A. BERNARD VINICK Buster “Always in the midst of things.” Who is it that has that mischievous look in his eyes? Whose are those restless, dancing feet? Who is the man of the evening? Who sets hundreds of heart aflame? Who ' s the artist beyond compare? The ans¬ wer to a maiden ' s prayer (the wrong answer!)? You ' ve guessed it—Buster Vinick. Northwest School. Arts Craft Club; Inde Club; Dramatic Club; Glee Club; Choir; Lookout Editorial Board. GLADYS VINICK Glad “A tender heart, a will inflexible.” In this tender slip of youth resides a dormant spirit which few suspect. When one first sees her, little can he realize what he is looking at! This only goes to prove the proverb, Still waters run deep . However, behind all and deep within, you can be sure that gray matter is to be found. Northwest School. Girls ' League; Choir; Glee Club; Girls ' Business Club. [ 55 ] WILLIAM WARE Wee Willie “Good at fight but better at play.” It was a very lucky break for Weaver when ' Willie ' ' transferred from Hartford High. ' ' Willie ' ' starred in baseball and basketball for the dear old Green and White. ' ' Willie ' ' has a brilliant wit and his classmates will always remember the morn after the Louis-Baer fight. How much did you say you won on that one, Willie ? Hartford Public High School. Basketball Team, Cap¬ tain; Baseball Team; Honor Society. CHARLES WEBSTER Chuck “Hear much, speak little.” Our testator ' s extreme modesty is displayed in the suggestion which he handed in, reguesting not to put the class will in the Portal . Throughout his lower senior year he constantly recited Is this a dagger which I see before me —until his chums saw knives in their sleep. He is a valuable cross-country man. Northwest School. A. A.; Track; Cross-Country; Boys ' Club. EDWARD WEISENBERG Joe “The modest man has everything to gain.” Joe, one of the quietest boys in the class (when the teacher was looking), is one boy who lives up to his long pants. We never find Joe putting tacks on seats or demonstrating his cartooning ability on the board —he was too busy throwing spitballs. All joking aside, Joe is a serious individual and the only thing that we hold against him is his pick or choice of shirts—they are flashilizing . Frank A. Brackett School. A. A. FRANCIS WELCH Xerxes “Ah, why should life all labour be.” Wild as a Turk, but with the voice of Crosby, Xerxes wends his way through our institution. His wild passions for pugilistic demonstrations and songs frequently brought the wrath of the faculty upon him. A great boy, Xerxes , and we regret to see him go. For his wit is good, and always welcome. St. Joseph ' s Cathedral School. Football Squad; A. A. [ 56 ] LUCILLE WELLINS I IT II Lou “Angels listen when she speaks Atlantic City, the beauty contest town, certainly sent us a winner in Lou Wellins. Although she ' s been with us for only a half year, it ' s been long enough for us to find out that she ' s a swell kid. What was Atlantic City High ' s loss is our gain! Atlantic City High School, New Jersey. No demerits. Never tardy. Girls ' League. CARRIE WELLS “If it is the salt of conversation .” All who have heard Carrie ' s voice will certainly agree that she is a good soprano. Her talents as a pianist are not to be forgotten either. She is always a pleasant companion, and conversation never drags with her present. She simply dotes on making puns, and they are excellent ones too! Holcomb Street School. Never tardy. Girls ' League; A. A.; Senior Choir; Girls ' Glee Club, President; Portal Board. ERNEST WHITE Ernie “The better part of valor is discretion .” In Ernie is found another young, modest youth who is about to enter into the large cruel world. Pro¬ tected by the motherly wing of Weaver for four years, he has grown so bold as to even cast repeated glances at the opposite sex! However, we are sure that he will be a success in the world and wish him lots of luck. Northwest School. A. A.; Junior Usher; Class Orator. JEROME WOLF Yonk ' ' “If or k first, and then rest” Anyone could recognize Yonk walking through Weaver ' s halls with a toothpick protruding from his mouth. When criticized for failure to recite, he would reply that silence kept his cure-dents from falling out. In spite of this eccentricity, Jerry is very capable, and an authoritative source claimed him to be the lunch¬ room ' s right-hand man. Northwest School. Junior Usher; Honor Society. [ 57 ] WILLIAM WOLF Bill “Time spent in the cultivation of fields passes very pleasantly. If ever Weaver had an outstanding student, it ' s William Wolf. We rather suspect that at the end of these four years Bill knows almost more than his instruc¬ tors! Anyone who has penetrated his shell of reserve finds a likeable chap in Bill. All the success in the world should be Bill ' s. Holcomb Street School. Never tardy. No demerits. Honor Society, President; A. A.; French Club, President; Junior Usher; Class Ring Committee; Editor of the Portal; Freshman English Prize; Prize for Hor- tatanium Bimillennium; Harvard Book Prize; Consul Senatorius of Latin Club; Valedictorian. ROSE YUDOFSKY Ro Amiability shines by its oum light. Ro is another one of our tall girls. She has a pleasant smil e for all. Her ability in shorthand has been appreciated very much by the less fortunate, ones whom Rose helped when they couldn ' t do their homework. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. Girls ' League; Typist for Lookout. ABRAHAM BURKE Rudy” “A manner blithe and debonair. Foot loose and fancy free, it ' s rhythm that personifies Abe, a man who lives for music! His friends claim that even when he sleeps, his feet are keeping time. However, Abe is a fine, good-natured fellow, whose cheerfulness has often brightened up the gloom of a class. Frank A. Brackett School. Senior Orchestra; Band. ALBERT DUPONT Al “Observe the opportunity. Given sufficient time Al could put Jack Doyle ' s betting commission out of business. If you give Al odds that are long enough, he would bet on Columbus ' discovering America in 1950. The World Series was where he found the greatest opportunity for playing with chance and gelt. Al ' s personality and short body set him aside from the common rabble. Northwest School. Football; Baseball; Basketball; Boys ' Club; A. A. ABRAHAM GAIER Abe “Men of few words are the best men. He is an easy-going, happy-go-lucky sort of fellow. He rarely gets angry and has a keen sense of humor. Although seldom seen with more than one school book on his homeward way, he did manage to get quite a string of A ' s on that much dreaded periodical, the report card. Frank A. Brackett School. A. A.; Boys ' Club. LOUISE MANGO Lulu “A shy face is better than a forward heart. Louise, one of our short girls, is, in many ways, the typical old-fashioned lass. She is very quiet, polite, and neat. These traits and her frankness have endeared her to her friends. SIDNEY WASSERMAN Sid “You ' ve awaked me too soon, I must slumber again. Sid is one of those quiet people who believe in earning an honest dollar, and hence have no time for extra-curricular activities. Sid ' s greatest accomplish¬ ment was a moustache which could be seen on an unusually clear day! Frank A. Brackett School. Cross-Country; A. A. [ 58 ] 1936-A Speaks Vivian Cohen . Vivian Cohen Anna Finkel . Anna Finkel Louise Mango Lulu Dwin Florence Kent Evelyn Kamberg Lottie Kriwitzky . Helen DiCorleto . Lottie Kriwitzky . Shirley Basch Vivian Cohen Betty Fowler Marie Garrity Roslyn Pivnick Evelyn Kamberg Lottie Kriwitzky . Betty Fowler Vivian Cohen Ruth Kargman Lulu Dwin Dorothy Brody Rhoda Apter Elizabeth Gladstein Most Popular Wittiest Most Talkative Noisiest Quietest Best Looking Best Dresser Most Bashful Most Entertaining Best Sport Silliest Cutest Best Drag with Faculty Worst Drag with Faculty Frankest Most Nonchalant Most Eccentric Most Inquisitive Nerviest Biggest Bluffer Best Dancer Most Courteous Most Capable Most Angelic Did Most for Weaver Donald Dow James Rutledge . Harry Dubofsky Joseph Miller Daniel Rosenthal Donald Dow Abraham Ruzensky Norman Laschever James Rutledge Frank Carter Jack Jacobson Robert Staples William Wolf Abraham Cohen Elliott Mitchell Elliott Mitchell Bernard Steinberg Harry Dubofsky Joseph Miller Ralph Avseev Philip Piccola John Findlay William Wolf Albert Gordon William Wolf [ 59 ] Among Our Authors The Glorious Adventure By Marshall Greenspon An intimate and colorful description of life on the island of Bali Bali, home of the most beautiful women in the world. The Art of Nursing By Dorothy Brody A discursive study on the correct way of feeding growing infants. Stupidisue or How I Made My First Million By John P. Findlay The autobiography of that famous financier and banker, J. P. Findlay. (Mr. Findlay claims he received his fundamental train¬ ing in finance on the Business Board of the Weaver High Portal.) The Way of Weaver High Flesh” By Bernard Steinberg Intimate moments with famous Weaver High Alumni by that famed raconteur, B. Steinberg. A Study of the Effect of Ultra Short Waves on White Rats the Basal Metabolism of By Marion Glater, B. S. A description of amazing discoveries by that brilliant Labor¬ atory technician, Miss Glater. The Art of Modern Aesthetic Dancing By Bernard Vinick An elaborate compilation of all the modern dance steps by a master of the art. [ 60 ] Tono Bungay ' ' or He Trumped the Ace of Spades By Irving Lutin The humorous story of the country bumpkin ' s misadventures in the big city. A Short Introduction to the History of Electrical Experimentation (in six volumes) By Professor Harry Dubofsky, B. S.; M. S.; P. H. D.; A. A. A.; P. W. A. We ' ll wait until he writes the next one hundred volumes. A Condensed History of English Literature By Professor William J. Wolf A scholarly and accurate history of English Literature from the temptation of Adam down to 1955 A. D. I Got the Gong By James Ginsburg The moving story of trials and tribulations of that great actor of stage and screen. The Affairs of Donado Dow Autobiography The amorous, adventurous adventures of one of our most daring adventurers. Nearer, My Love, to Thee A sentimental love story with all the fixings, throb. By Marcia Goldstein It ' s a heart¬ ' d Came, I Saw, I Fell in Love By Vivian Cohen The soul-searing drama of death, hate, and unrequited love. Prepare to shed thy tears. 300 Years in Weaver High By the 1936A Class A story of adventure, fun, and memories in Weaver ' s portals. [ 61 ] That’s What We Think 1. Do you think your four years at Weaver have been profitable? 101 yes; 11 no. 2. What type of lunchroom sandwich do you prefer? One with something in it! 3. Do you consider Shakespeare worth studying? 71 yes; 40 no. 4. Who is the most beautiful girl in our class? Lulu Dwin. 5. Have you ever been in love? 55 yes; 115 no. 6. State the average time you spend on homework per day. 2 hours. 7. What is your favorite make of car? Packard. 8. If it were necessary, would you rather accept a cipher or spend two hours in the study hall? Cipher, 69; study hall, 45. 9. Would you lend active support to the United States in the event of a non-defensive war? 29 yes; 76 no. 10. Do you read the comics and sport page before the important events of the day? 77 yes; 37 no. 11. What subject did you dislike most? History. 12. Do you think religion is necessary in a high school pupil ' s life? 74 yes; 36 no. 13. What book that you studied in English interested you most? A Tale of Two Cities.” 14. What club did you favor to win the World Series”? Tigers. 15. Whom do you consider the most outstanding football player on this season ' s squad? Levy. 16. What is your favorite kind of pie? Apple. 17. Do you enjoy our drugstore type of crime novel? 28 yes; 60 no. 18. Do you prefer blondes, brunettes, or red heads? Brunettes. [ 62 ] JUSTER ’Nother Crazy Tale Once upon a time, a Wolf was walking through a Green field near Rome when he met a Miller who was wearing a White Derby and sitting on a Cornwall. How are you, young Feller? said the venerable old Wolf. Not very Wells, said the Miller, all I had for lunch was a Salad and an ice-cream Cohen. Then, they both sat down on a Block of Slate, and the Wolf said to the Miller, I have a penny, and I ' ll Matchett with you. No, said the Miller with a worried air, I wonder Ware my son, the FiscHER-man, is? Don ' t worry, he ' s Apter turn up later. But, I just Kent take my mind off him. You know he is very BaschYuI and Juster little afraid of the dark. But soon the Miller became a little Gaier and said C ' mon now, let ' s have a Glasser beer. I have a bottle of Beirponch at home, but it ' s too far to Carter here, so we ' ll Find lay tavemes. They Rosen started to walk, but came upon the long lost son, the FiscHER-man, who was carrying a Karp on his Backer shoulders and a Sack by his side. He was trying to Dodge meeting the Miller because he thought the latter would get Madigan if he saw him too HoFF-ten. But his Foder ' s Kruh eye spotted him, and he joined them. I ' d like to s-Mack you right down for running away like that. Ware are you Jiving now? I Libin Rome now but I used to inhabit some one-horse burg called Steinburg. Soon they all became reconciled, and walked off, the FiscHER-man play¬ ing a martial air on his Piccola and leading the other two proudly. [ 63 ] Can You Imagine? W illiam Wolf with an F? E lizabeth Gladstein not asking for money in 227? A nna Finkel not raising Cain ? V ivian Cohen tongue-tied? E dward Nelson disturbing the peace? R iva Ellovich without her giggle? H elen DiCorleto as a poor sport? I rma Avroch without her questions? George Mitnick without his Dutch haircut? H arry Dubofsky not arguing with someone? S vend Paulsen without his wink? C arrie Wells not in the Glee Club? H artford without its Weaver High? O not in the teacher ' s record book? O line not having to visit the office? L ulu Dwin without her singing voice? C lothilde Cornwall coming in before 8:29? L eah Glasser not studying? A rthur Dodge exerting himself? S hirley Basch without her smile? 5 chools without report cards? ' 3 girls after the same boy? 6 boys in a Home Economics class? A lbert Dupont not singing? [ 64 ] ■ . ■ . What Would Happen If--- Phil were a flute instead of a Piccolo Eileen were a soft hat instead of a Derby Herbert were marble instead of Slate Nellie were red instead of Green Dorothy were a lump instead of a Block Harry were a bag instead of a Sack Hyman were a mackerel instead of a Karp William were a fox instead of a Wolf Joe were a baker instead of a Miller Isadore were a sandwich instead of a Salad Clothilde were a stonewall instead of a Cornwall Abraham were sadder instead of Gaier Arthur were a Ford instead of a Dodge Lillian were a hunter instead of a Fischer Grace were Athens instead of Rome Ernest were black instead of White Weaver’s Own “Silver Screen” Grand Exit Three Musketeers Thanks a Million I Live My Life I Live for Love Broadway Gondolier The Big Broadcast The Melody Lingers On” Mutiny on the Bounty The Gay Deception It Happened in Hartford Grand Hotel Anything Goes Love in Bloom The Perfect Gentleman After an Assembly Dot-Flo-Rita To Our Teachers .Francis Welch James Rutledge .Herbert Slate The Halls Between Classes After We Graduate Julian Darmana .Ralph Avseev Joseph Sheketoff .Weaver Bernard Steinberg Donald Dow and Betty Fowler Meyer Shapiro [ 67 ] Broadway Melody Of Weaver 1936-A You ' re In My Power . Teacher to Class I Feel a Song Coming On Herbert Slate My Other Me . Pupil Outside School You ' re An Old Smoothie . George Mitnick They Didn ' t Believe Me . Helen Mack Mood Indigo .After Report Cards The Object of My Affections Has Changed My Complexion Donald Dow Are the Stars Out Tonight . . . Astronomy Class Let ' s Take a Walk Around the Block During Lunch Why Don ' t We Get Along . .He to She The Boulevard of Broken Dreams Keney Park Sweet Music . . . Bell at 2:00 P. M. Headin ' Home .After 2:00 P. M. Heading for the Last Round Up Editor Looking for Portal Board Members Accent on Youth . Dorothy Conners Footloose and Fancy Free . Rita Phenix Night and Day . . . .... .Homework I ' m Living in a Great Big Way .... Abraham Ruzensky The Girl With the Dreamy Eyes Blanche Martino The Lady in Red . Lottie Kriwitzky When I Grow Up . Francis Welch Little White Lies . Our Excuses Go Into Your Dance . Joseph Miller Lulu ' s Back in Town . .Lulu Dwin Solitude . Edward Nelson Sophisticated Lady . .Roslyn Pivnick It ' s Dark on Observatory Hill . .Lookout Hill You ' re So Dam Charming .... Joseph Sudarsky Now Is the Time . .Tillie Fierstein [ 68 ] Prophecy by Marcia Goldstein and Marshall Greenspon Rhoda Apter—kindergarten teacher Irma Avroch—Countess Fannie Backer—nurse Margaret Beresky — stewardess on an air liner Dorothy Block—commercial artist Eileen Derby—private nurse Lulu Dwin—dress model Lillian Fischer—hairdresser Anna Giampaolo—dietitian Florence Heimovitch—social worker Ida Juster—pianist Evelyn Kamberg—typist May Kruh—manager of a tea-room Doris Lennox—aviatrix Sarah Libin—telephone operator Virginia Madigan—private secretary Evelyn Marholin—salesgirl in a department store Rose Neistat—matron at a prison Roslyn Pivnick—interior decorator Grace Rome—dean of a girls ' school Mae Rosen—governess Lillian Rosenfield—dental hygienist Dorothy Sherman—novelist Carolyn Utchenik—knitting expert on babies ' clothes Gladys Vinick—interviewer for a magazine Ralph Avseev—chiropodist Maxin Beirponch—jockey Abraham Cohen—newspaperman Julian Darmana—G-man Harry Dubofsky—astronomer Bernard Finkelstein—Bernard Stein¬ berg ' s right-hand man Abraham Gaier—taxi driver James Ginsburg—facial contortionist Marvin Gaylor—high-pressure sales¬ man Jack Jacobson—druggist Hyman Karp—janitor Samuel Levinthal—milkman Everett Rosenblatt—violinist Daniel Rosenthal—veterinarian Jacob Rubenstein—manager of an orphan asylum Abraham Ruzensky—clothes model for magazine ads Harry Sack—junk dealer Meyer Shapiro—dancing teacher Joseph Sheketoff—tailor Bernard Steinberg—soap box orator George Strouch—chemist Ernest White—philanthropist [ 69 ] Things We’d Like To See —Harry Dubofsky selling Fuller Brushes —William Wolf taking dancing lessons -—Jake Rubenstein become the father of quintuplets —Marcia Goldstein at a loss for words —Marvin Gaylor singing tender love songs in his booming bass •—Jack Findlay without his blonde friend —Norman Laschever as a circus barker —Shirley Basch get an E on her report card -—Abe Cohen do his own homework —Irving Lutin in a whispering mood —Toy Greenspon without a bobby pin in his hair —Ace Avseev learn to play tennis -—Irma Avroch as Lady Macbeth —A tortoise outracing Frank Carter —Jack Jacobson get some demerits —Elliott Mitchell with a butch” —Asher Finkelstein leading a discussion from a soapbox on How to keep the school girl complexion —Jane Kantrowitz giving her undivided attention in Chem. —Myer Shapiro as a dashing football hero —Abe Ruzensky in patched overalls —Donald Dow without Betty Fowler —George Mitnick as a bellhop -—Joe Miller become a Sunday school teacher —Art Kruh in a Lord Fauntleroy suit -—Sid Jainchill as an expert on The Art of Throwing Spitballs -—Carrie Wells become star of the Metropolitan Opera -—Jim Ginsburg write a book on Puppy Love in the Making -—Marian Glater sprout a new braid of hair overnight —James Rutledge as the perfect gentleman —Marge Beresky avoiding the males —Jerome Wolf as the Hunchback of Notre Dame —Herbert Slate become the women ' s heart-throb over the radio —Sidney Sucoll as a traveling salesman —Charles Webster write a dictionary —Bob Staples giving advice on how women should dress —The author of this take a fit [ 70 ] Salutatory During the time we have been in high school, whether or not we realize it, we have acquired a Philosophy of Life, an attitude toward our fellow men and toward life itself. Throughout our later existence, we are more than likely to keep that attitude. Our minds are awakening. We see things in a different light. We look for the novel and the unusual. We are like hungry, starving men suddenly ushered into a great banquet. We see hundreds of new unusual foods that momentarily please the palate, and we gulp them down ravenously, whether we can digest them or not. Many of us are groping in the dark, and the first thing we seize upon we shall be likely to hold to the very end. Our minds are like wet cement, and an idea or attitude imprints its pattern on that soft cement which soon hardens into a never-changing form. Books make a vivid impression on many minds, (in some cases a beneficial one), but the young mind reading mature serious matter may be affected in a detrimental way. A vigorous youth will certainly not gain much from reading morbid literature, dealing with injustice, death, violent love, and hate. He has had no experience of his own along these lines. He has no scale with which to balance and compare, and the conclusions he gets from his reading are, therefore, likely to be wild and unreasonable, and give him a distorted view of life. It is not a question of whether injustice, hate, cruelty, and selfishness do exist in this world, but it certainly is not healthful for a young person to go out into life with the main thought in his mind that this is a cruel and unjust world. I do not say that he should enter the world totally ignorant of its ways, but he should not start with the attitude of a disillusioned man who has already gone through life. A person must expect to meet some hard knocks and injustices. That is regrettable but unavoidable in this complicated system under which we live. This may not be the best of all worlds, but it is the only one we know; so why not make the best of it? There is but one purpose in life as far as you and I are concerned, and that is to find happiness. He who starts out with the fanatical conviction that there is no justice and that true effort and ability are not rewarded will certainly not find happiness. There are those who jump to the other extreme and see mortal existence through a rosy-colored haze, who never trouble to prepare for the future, and who seem to think reward and success will come up and knock for admittance. Either extreme is equally bad. There is, however, a path which lies between these two extremes, the most practical way to look at life. That is where school can and does help. Of late, there has been a definite trend toward generalizing and broadening our education, making it more of a preparation for meeting the problems of later life. This trend is growing and will continue to grow. Under our com¬ plicated system, which is becoming more involved every day, it is vitally necessary that we go into life with a wholesome attitude. Our physical well being, economic conditions, comrades, older associates, all have a lasting effect upon us. As these conditions are bettered, so will the temper, intelligence, and attitude of youth be bettered. In the beginning, we are all, more or less, the same bit of potential clay. In our early years of life, that bit of clay is shaped and molded by our surroundings, the older people we know, our friends, and our reading. Some of that clay will be molded into a statue beautiful to behold; much will remain a shapeless, inert mass. In all of us, however, there lie latent powers. Let us, therefore, endeavor while we may, to utilize all our powers; let us strive to make conditions such that all may have ample opportunity to develop the abilities they possess. —ELLIOTT MITCHELL. [ 71 ] Valedictory No man lives wholly in the present, for his actions are influenced by the deeds and conditions of the past. As Cicero questioned, What is the life of man, if memory of the past be not interwoven in the life of later times? Therefore, to a man who lifts his head above the worries of existence, the study of Roman and Greek civilization provides a wealth of satisfaction and reward. Let us examine why this is so. When opposition demanded a reason for the retention of Latin, our fore¬ fathers extolled its merits by terming it a disciplinary study, defending their stand by the aphorism Abeunt studia in mores (the subjects one studies are instrumental in molding character). They believed that learning Latin vocabu¬ lary, memorizing declensions and conjugations, and struggling with translation were powerful factors in developing thoroughness, mental efficiency, and per¬ severance. Although there is much bitter criticism against Latin today, no one has dared to attack its beneficial effects in developing mind and character. A more tangible reward from the study of Latin is apparent when we examine the greater accuracy and intelligence with which it enables one to speak, read, and write the English language. The proof of this statement is overwhelmingly convincing when we realize that over one-half of our English vocabulary owes its existence to Latin. Imagine attempting to read the editorial page of one of our daily newspapers from which more than one-half the words, those of Latin ancestry, had been erased. Nor is our language the only one that has profited from Latin. The Romance tongues — French, Italian, and Spanish, for example, enjoy an even higher percentage of Latin derivation. This proves the advisability of knowing Latin before studying any language descended from it. Someone, without the sweet refinement of the Muses, but with truth at least, has said, Latin is a carpet on the floor of every classroom. Not only does the study of Latin improve one ' s knowledge of English and aid in understanding other languages, but it also deepens his appreciation for literature. This, in my estimation, is Latin ' s greatest value. It makes one realize that most of the English classics were written by men steeped in the enchanting traditions of Greece and Rome. Classic allusion, the graceful figure which has embellished the best literary works of all tongues, is easily understood and appreciated by a knowledge of Latin poetry. To illustrate this argument, let us examine this couplet from Pope: A little learning is a dangerous thing, Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian Spring. What do these lines mean to one who is not acquainted with the mythical nine muses who dwelt on the slopes of Mt. Pierus and who were believed to inspire all noble achievements in the arts? Today, business has capitalized on ancient mythology. We see advertised the Hercules Powder Co., whose [ 72 ] products are supposed to have the strength of mighty Hercules; we see adver¬ tised Medusa Cement,” whose rapid setting” feature is compared with the power of the Gorgon ' s head in instantly changing any substance into stone. From these examples of classic allusion in poetry and in advertising we have seen why a knowledge of Latin is valuable in deepening one ' s appreciation for English literature. Latin is a key to a literature of infinite charm and endless variety, ranging from the amusing comedies of Plautus and Terence to the philosophical inquiries of Seneca, from the biting satire of Lucullus to the soothing odes of Horace. These ancient classics have been endowed with sufficient vitality to endure the lawless ravages of 2,000 years of eventful history and the ever changing tastes of countless men of learning and discrimination. They are a noble example of the survival of the fittest,” for they have been pruned of all superficialities until they stand forth resplendent in beauty and truth, an inspiration to the most lofty of social and ethical ideals. The study of classic literature presents another tangible reward, for it is the gateway to a history of an interesting civilization, a civilization so impor¬ tant, historians say, that it is impossible to understand the history of Western Europe or America without a thorough comprehension of its achievements. Latin literature therefore has a distinctive broadening effect upon a student ' s social horizon, for it lays open a vast storehouse of anecdote and recorded experience from which he may discover that many of our present day institu¬ tions, both social and political, have been bequeathed to us from Roman civilization. The Romans encountered, and solved many social, economic, and political problems similar to our own. Recently many people were surprised to read in the paper that the economic reforms of the Gracchi bore a marked resemblance to President Roosevelt ' s New Deal.” The back to the farm” movement and agitation for taxing wealth” were topics for lively conver¬ sation among the inhabitants of ancient Rome. One of the most helpful features of classic literature is that it institutes the only certain, infallible standard of criticism b y which we may judge con¬ temporary works. A carpenter would be of little value, unless he had a ruler to measure his work. Nor can we, overwhelmed by an endless avalanche of modern writing, hope to separate the good from the imperfect, or the tempo¬ rary from the immortal unless we have some rule, some standard of judgment which has survived the test of the centuries. There remains a minor virtue of Latin that should appeal to us, surrounded as we are by agitation for compulsory patriotism and nationalism. It is almost impossible to read the hero stories of Horatius, Scaevola, and Regulus, or to listen to the impassioned appeals of Cicero for devotion to the state, or to inhale Vergil ' s exalted poetry, praising Rome, The Eternal City,” with¬ out a marked feeling of uplift and reconsecration to the common welfare of man. [ 73 ] Educators are searching for a satisfactory substitute for the classics; as yet one has not been found. Science has largely superseded Latin and Greek, but it has not replaced them. Science leaves an orderly mind appreciative of the wonders of nature, but ignorant of human values. Since no other subjects can be proved to incorporate the advantages that Latin has to offer, translations of the classics are suggested, but the best are only photographs without depth or color. A translator can never hope to recapture that first fine careless rapture by which the author made his classic immortal. In short, the situation which we find confronting us today is whether we shall cast aside and plow under the manifold virtues of a comprehensive study of humanism simply because we cannot disguise it with a stream-line covering, or whether we shall be wise enough to abide reverently by the established tradition and culminative wisdom of the ages, and to equip the future citizens of America with indispensable resources, such as may only be gained by a knowledge of life in classical times. May we never be compelled to bid farewell to the classics. And now let us examine the source of valediction. In Latin vale originally meant be strong, but, from the custom of admonishing friends to be concerned with their health at parting, the word was used to mean fare¬ well. Dico means to say or speak. Hence valediction means a saying farewell. So, this evening, we, the class of 1936A follow the ancient custom of saying farewell, as we step forth to commence a life of usefulness. Mr. Burke: You have been the counselor to whom we have turned for guidance and assistance in our preparation for life. Your scholastic ability and ideals, your copious experience, your sympathetic understanding and friendly interest have been a fruitful source of inspiration to us. With sincere regret, we bid you farewell. Members of the Faculty: Under your direct leadership and instruction we have spent four years in Weaver. Your noble example, your unselfishness, and your sympathetic interest have been indispensable in moulding our character. Your success will be more fully realized and appreciated when we encounter the problems of life. With deep gratitude and a sincere feeling of sorrow, we bid you farewell. My Fellow-Classmates: This evening we have received a symbol of the completion of our prescribed studies. May it be a lamp unto our footsteps in realizing our individual responsibility to society. The friendships we have made here and the associations we have had will never be forgotten. In this spirit, I bid you— Farewell! a word that must be and hath been A sound which makes us linger: yet farewell! —WILLIAM J. WOLF. [ 74 ] PORTAL BOARD Editor William Wolf Assistant Editors Elliott Mitchell Daniel Rosenthal James Rutledge Dorothy Sherman Herbert Slate Bernard Steinberg Carrie Wells Typists Tillie Fierstein Faculty Adviser Mr. F. Eliot Larrabee Business Board Manager John Findlay Assistant Business Manager Marvin S. Gaylor Assistants Francis Lefebvre Ruth Kargman James Hurley Typist Roslyn Pivnick Faculty Advisei Mr. Robert P. Cunningham Caroline Carson Clothilde Cornwall Eileen Derby Marion Glater Albert Gordon Evelyn Kamberg Marion Matchett Dorothy Brody [ 77 ] “All Work and No Play” Arts Craft Club President—Bernard Vinick Vice-President—Robert Parisi Secretary—Betty Brinton Faculty Adviser—Miss H. A. Haselton President—Edwin Dunne Athletic Association Vice-President—Helen DiCorleto Secretary—Ira Levy Faculty Adviser—Mr. Stone Boys ' Commercial Club President—Arthur Hambleton Vice-President—Sylvester Grosso President—Bernard Finkelstein Secretary—William Donaldson Treasurer—Weldon DeVoe Faculty Adviser—Mr. Waring Boys ' Debating Club Vice-President and Treasurer- -Bernard Steinberg Secretary—Lorence Rapaport Faculty Adviser—Mr. Kazarian Boys ' Glee Club President—Gilbert Saegaert Vice-President—Francis Murray Secretary—Samuel Y. Zimmerman Treasurer—Edward Rosen Librarian—William Murray Faculty Adviser—Miss Duguid President—Marion Glater C. H. L. S. Vice-President and Treasurer—Golda Gehrman Secretary—Marcia Goldstein Faculty Adviser—Miss Lord President—Elliott Mitchell Chemistry Club Vice-President—Marcia Goldstein Secretary—Marion Glater Faculty Adviser—Mr. Baker President--Julius Poritz Chess Club Vice-President--Adolph Siegel Secretary- —Abraham Zubrow Faculty Adviser—Mr. Clapp President—George Mitnick Dramatic Club Vice-President and Treasurer—Vivian Cohen Secretary-—William Donaldson Faculty Adviser—Miss Forbes President—William J. Wolf French Club Secretary—Shirley Basch Treasurer—Marcia Goldstein Faculty Adviser—Miss Hanks [78] President—Irving Lutin Secretary—Anna Rothstein German Club Vice-President—Bernard Pomerantz Treasurer—Gladys Lunty Faculty Adviser—Miss Small Girls ' Business Club President—Dorothy Brody Vice-President and Treasurer—Dorothy Allen Secretary—Tillie Fierstein Faculty Advisers—Miss Case and Miss Shea President—Jeanette Brynga Secretary—Janice Jenkins President—Helen DiCorleto Girls ' Glee Club Vice-President—Lulu Dwin Treasurer—Alice Earl Librarian—Florence Donaghue Faculty Adviser—Miss Duguid Girls ' Leaders ' Corps Vice-President and Secretary—Betty P. Fowler Treasurer—Catherine Keigan Faculty Adviser—Miss Wakefield President—Elizabeth Gladstein Second Vice-President—Mildred Abeloff Treasurer—Vivian Cohen Faculty Adviser—Miss Talcott Girls ' League First Vice-President—Hilda Podnetsky Secretary—Lillian Siegal President—William J. Wolf Honor Society Secretary—Marcia Goldstein Faculty Advisers—Mr. Burke, Mr. Stanley Vice-President—Donald Dow President—Rosalind Katz Inde Club Vice-President and Treasurer—Sylvia Krasnow Secretary—Maxine Cutler Faculty Adviser—Miss Ingle Ingleside Club President—Anne Parasilite Vice-President—Florence Kent Secretary and Treasurer—Rita Phenix Faculty Advisers—’Miss Clough, Miss Park, Miss Miller Latin Club Consul Senatorius—William J. Wolf Consul Equester—Samuel Schatz Quaestors—Edward Hurwitz, Lorence Rapaport Scriba—June Davis Faculty Adviser—Miss Conklin The Lookout Editor-in-Chief—Walter Gelb Business Manager—Thomas Harvey Faculty Advisers—Miss O ' Hara, Mr. Dooey, Mr. Stanley [79 ] Weaver High School Stunt Night Program 8:00 P. M. November 15, 1935 Master of Ceremonies — Mr. John Kazarian Music by members of the Orchestra Ushers .Girls ' Business Club Candy Sale Ingleside Club American Youth in the Tercentenary Girls ' League and Boys ' Commercial Club 1. Indian Youth 2. Colonial Youth 3. Modern Youth Songs Members of the Boys ' Glee Club Artists ' Review Art-Crafts and Inde Club Folk Dances French Club Humorous Debate . Boys ' Debating Club The Russian Drama Caroline Hewins Literary Society Intermission Music Candy Sale Scarecrow Dance Girls ' Leaders ' Corp Magic . Chemistry Club The Lookout Goes to Press Lookout Editorial Board 1. Monday 2. Tuesday 3. Wednesday Comedy Dramatic Club Songs German Club Style ... The Faculty [ 80 ] “The Lookout” presents A One Act Comedy WHILE THE TOAST BURNED Characters Herbert Canby . John J. Cahill, Jr. Ruth, his wife . .. Ruth Libman Herbert, Jr., about seventeen . Thomas Harvey Mary Lou, nearly twenty Patricia Wilkinson Grandmother Canby Maxine Brennan Scene: The dining room in the Canby home. Time: A June morning. Stage Manager: James J. Hurley. Intermission Part II AMATEURS ON PARADE Chorus Master of Ceremonies Bernard Vinick Director.. Mr. James Sexton Accompanist for Rehearsals . Lillian Dahl Dancing in Gymnasium Music by Tasillo ' s Band November 27, 1935 8:15 P. M. [ 81 ] The Weaver High School Dramatic Club The Steward Presents three one-act plays HE By Eugene O ' Neill Irving Lutin Ben, the cabin boy Robert Moses Captain Keeney . . James Ginsburg Slocum Joseph Ferrigno Mrs. Keeney . Vivian Cohen Joe Elliott Mitchell Place: The captain ' s Crew Time: Last of nineteenth century cabin aboard the steam whaling ship Atlantic Queen. Pierrot Stage Manager: Arthur Schatz Director: Miss Forbes ARIA DA CAPO by Edna St. Vincent Millay James Gladstone Columbine Rosemary Molloy Cothurnus Myer Rudnick Thyrsis Aaron Naboicheck Corydon Albert Gordon Time: Anytime Place: Anywhere Luigi Stage Manager: Jacob Rubenstein Director: Mr. Crowell ROMANCE IS A RACKET by John Kirkpatrick Flerman Goodman Miss Barrett Elizabeth Gladstein Nell . Margaret Beresky Wallie . George Mitnick Kitty . . Florence Neiditch Angeline . Mary Forte Bill .... Robert Tulin Stage Manager: Charles Rosenblatt Director: Miss Forbes Weaver Auditorium Friday Evening at 8:15 P. M. December 13, 1935 [ 82 ] The Art Of Chewing Gum After spending all my spare time (which is all the time which is not con¬ sumed in eating or sleeping) observing my fellow creatures in misery (students to you), I have been forced to come to the conclusion that the art of chewing gum is a lost one, unless some one comes to the rescue. So I have taken upon myself the role of the good Samaritan. I shall endeavor to guide you through the long and sticky path. To chew gum properly, there is a time-hallowed procedure which must be followed if one does not wish to be in disgrace with Ima Chewer, our revered authority on the etiquette and art of chewing gum properly. First a precaution. Be sure to buy your gum from a firm that advertises it with the loudest ballyhoo and the biggest billboards. We owe them so much. Then take the wrapper off the gum and throw it anywhere except in a waste basket. Double the stick up and pop it in your mouth. Conversation will be impossible for the next few minutes or so. But by all means attempt to talk! It shall not be said that we do not try and try again. When the gum is flexible, crack it. If you are in school, make as much noise as possible for your teachers love this sound and thrive on it. The next step, of course, is to try to make bubbles with your gum. The person who makes a bubble which covers his or her whole face will receive a much coveted prize which is a head of a cow whose jaws are continually in motion. Strive for this prize and much honor will be yours. Our roll of honor for this month: Vivian Cohen Shirley Basch Carrie Wells Marcia Goldstein Jane Kantrowitz I deeply deplore the lack of boys ' names on this list and to them my appeal is especially directed. [ 85 ] Ode To The Lunchroom No more shall I the motley crowd behold, Nor bolt, nor munch on dinners long since cold, Nor madly dash downstairs in headlong race, To try in some long line to find a place. Although I stand in line I find no peace. ' Tis plain that here the first have got no lease, For chiselers come and long lost friends do gab In flatt ' ring terms, my place to quickly grab. And even when the crowded aisle is tread— To find my favorite kind of sandwich fled! In haste I grab my milk, some fruit, and bread On whose insides a drop of jam is spread. And then as mighty Caesar swam the Rhone, Against the surging mass I fight alone In purpose vain a stool and place to find Where I may eat, and shouting, speak my mind. Or worse than that, to do some subject dry While all around me bits of paper fly. While all about, the thund ' rous, deaf ' ning roar Becoming louder, makes my ear drums sore. I hear the bell, but still I am dismayed The crowd stampedes to where their books are laid. My books procured—no end of burd ' ning cares— My task is still to climb three flights of stairs. [ 86 ] The Merry Month Of (May) September September 2. Crowds of Weaver High School students overflow theatres, bowling alleys, ping ping hideouts, and et cetera, and etc., pre¬ paring for blessed event. September 3. Blessed event tomorrow—SCHOOL OPENS. September 4. Weaver opened with a bang—somebody lit a firecracker. The new crowd of upper seniors waged heated debate on whether school should open so early in summer when summer really ends September 21. September 5. Upper senior given demerit when he consumes entire study hall ink supply. Moral: a leaky pen gathers no moss. September 6. Marion Glater, Gladys Vinick, Esther Rosenstein, and Leah Glasser appear in school exhibiting the cutest ankle socks—and ankles. September 9. —This date in history: Cold wave in 1865. Sitting Bull stood up, ground too cold. September 10. New rage in shirts, Don Dow seen wearing black one; Len Levy, a very very blue; Sid Cohn, one not so blue, and Joe (?) wears something never seen before on him—a clean shirt. September 11. Red letter day. Steinberg gets his semi-annual haircut. Shave postponed till Steinberg gets 100 on a theme! September 12. Candidates for class elections announce platforms. September 13. Still announcing. Pink ribbon and frame with every diploma, says one candidate for president, if I am elected. September 17. New retort So what! invaded Weaver. Among the ultra grammarians using this word are Marvin Gaylor, Marv Gaylor, Marvie Gaylor, and M. Gaylor. September 18. Large crowd of boys seen hurrying to soccer field after dismissal. Ralph Avseev set new high record in individual hot-dog con¬ sumption. September 19. Mystery of crowds at soccer field revealed. Betty Fowler is one of the players. September 20. As quiet as the Mudville rooters when Casey struck out This excludes first and third lunch periods. September 23. Sweet sagacious Martha Spaien said she surely saw seven segregated seaplanes sailing swiftly southward Saturday. September 24. Harry I-beg-your-pardon Dubofsky in an argumentative mood. Harry insists William Shakespeare is dead and can ' t possibly play on the Notre Dame football team. Harry met his Waterloo in B. Asher Finkel- stein, debater out of the ordinary. September 25. Ruth Kargman, Renee Foders, and Caroline Carson dis¬ cover new reducing exercise. Formula: in order for one to reduce, one must push said self away from table three times daily. September 26. Herbie Slate was in chem room. Herbie tap-danced. Herbie shook floor. Floor shook, school shook, teacher shook Herbie. September 27. A1 Gordon calculates that if all the hot-dogs eaten in one year in the lunchroom were laid end to end it would be a lot of baloney. September 30. Day of Woe! William Wolf forgets s in Mississippi. Shop early, 87 days to Christmas. [ 87 ] With Apologies To The Sonnet Farewell, dear Weaver High, farewell to you. Our four year ' s sentence having passed, we ' re free— Free from the prison ' s walls wherein we grew, Chained to its subjects dull without a key. iv; No longer need we sadly wail nor curse The fiery Tully ' s meaningless debate, Nor wade through Burke ' s dull speech—it ' s ten times worse; ' Tis known all eloquence and boast we hate. From proud French verbs who frown on commonplace, A conjugation of their own to cry, - v We now withdraw in this unequal race And gladly bid our puzzling math good-bye. Jij But to the truth! these were not really bad, r ■ • i • Else why on parting do our hearts feel sad? mm, —W. J. w. [88] Football Season 1935 The 1935 season of punt, pass, and pigskin was opened against New Haven Commercial, on September 27, at Batterson Field. The first touch¬ down of the year was made by Weaver on a pass, Bonadies to Levy. During the pitch of battle Sweeney cracked his wrist, and as a result of his mis¬ fortune was on the sidelines for some time. To quote a local printed daily, following this game, By and large, however, the front rank looks as good as any ever to wear the Green and White of the north-side.” This was followed by With a little more experience the north-siders will bother several of their neighbors this season. The second and last counter of this fray was made by Captain Eddie Dunne. Out in West Hartford, where there are seven automobiles for every two dachshunds, the boys in Green tried with all their might and main to pull a Notre Dame special. They spotted the enemy 12 points, and waited until but a wee two minutes remained to score. Then another pass, Bonadies to Levy, did the trick for six points, with Harris making good on his try with the toe. The last two minutes were consumed with Bonadies throwing more passes than a machine gun can flip slugs in an hour. Alack! The deck was stacked on this fine October 5th day, and Weaver was the vanquished foe. [91] On October 11, with the west windows of the school sprinkled with scholars, Weaver took on Danbury. In this jolly bit of sport Dunne gave Weaver one touchdown, and Levy came around with a brace of them, one on a pass. Strange, and silly though it may seem, those Danbury chappies came from the city of hats, yet their helmets were the same identical ones worn by Helen ' s friends the night they had the big time in Troy. Say what you will about Weaver ' s teams, but the boys have the best possible equipment to stave off injury. Then came October 19, a trip to New Haven, Hillhouse, and a wicked shellacking. The only outstanding notes of this game were the gains made by Capt. Dunne, and the way Levy pulled the plays out of the satchel. Nary a time did our laddies wend their way over Hillhouse ' s last stripe. Weaver had less to do with the offensive end of this set-to than Tammany Hall had to do with putting in Caesar. Derby came to town and put up one sweet fight before being counted out. The gay bit of frolicking all got under way at 2:00 P.M. on November 3. Our boys realized that there was nothing like safety, and as a result stayed in the territory of Derby all afternoon. Ira Levy pulled down a Derby pass, that had strayed from the straight and narrow, and sallied 86 yards for a touchdown, only to be called back because some weren ' t very nice about the way they handled the Derbyites. Again it was a pass that brought the sole score of the game, one that went from Dunne to Levy. Armistice Day found Weaver passing onto the field of battle. Bulkeley, well fortified, was in a position to take their objective, the city title. When the smoke of strife cleared, Bulkeley had broken the Weaver line and passed on to victory, but never once did our boys wave the white flag. Let us with grace acknowledge that the south-enders were the superior array. November 16 found our stalwarts in New London, ready to go to work on Chapman Tech. This session would have broken the heart of a sphinx. Up until the closing minute Weaver took everything in sight but the enemies ' pants—and a few points! They had outplayed, outgamed, outsmarted, and outdone the New London men right through. In fact, Tech was down and just about out. Then in the last minute the down-staters heaved a pass and the fun was over. That pass was good for six points and the game. Now for some reason the H. P. H. S. game is the game of greatest interest. Neither Weaver nor Hartford had had a good season, and the weather this turkey day was worse. It was a generally conceded fact that the winner of this game would place a handsome O. K. on the season of 1935. Our boys worked like Trojans to bring home the bacon, but Dame Fortune had not so willed. Weaver ' s lone points came on a safety, but that was not nearly enough. In the last quarter the Green Tide threw caution to the winds, and they also let-go with some mighty tosses. Thus the season ended. [92] Weaver’s Hill and Dale Men The 1935 cross country team had a singularly poor year of romping up hill, down dale, across valley, and through gully. The lads started the season with the best possible intention, a very decided victory over Loomis, on October 16, the final sum-up being 18-52. (As you perhaps know, like in golf, the lowest score is that of the winner.) The jaunt was held on the Loomis course, a two miler. Carter came home first with a time of 10:37, Rosen second, and Hubbard, of Loomis, took the third spot. On October 18 Lady Luck started to frown upon the harriers of Thomas Snell. On this ill day Bristol was the opponent, and the Keney course the scene. Bristol ' s placing first and third took the meet. Carter was runner-up, while Gelb pulled in as number four man. The watches were checked and the decision rendered: 13:25 for 2Vz miles. Not until November 8 did Lady Luck open her loving arms to the Weaver chaps. Then she took Carter into her arms, caressed him, bade him bon voyage, and sent him upon his way. He flashed the speed of Mercury and ended with a time of 12:36, fourteen seconds ahead of Furry, the Hartford High star. Thus a member of ' 36A broke with ease the old Keney record of Billy Murch, one of the prize lads around the state. Nevertheless we dropped the meet, for the next Weaver man was Gelb, who knifed in at fifth. The fourth meet found the boys up against Manchester, that town where they grow walkers that could make a comet look as though it were backing up. Leary, who might just as well be rated with Murch, came in first, breaking the old Manchester course record of 13:07 with a 12:59. Carter stood by, did his best, came in second, and also beat the old course record, his time being 13:06. Hence Weaver ' s trotters gained nothing but a better knowledge of the beauties of nature, as seen on November 8. Bacon Academy, where all are good fellows and nobody is a ham, ' ' played the role of hosts to our men on November 20. Apparently the Bacon folks had little knowledge of etiquette, for they put our boys on the toughest course they ever faced, thrashed them, and sent them home. Carter again bore the brunt and finished first. Unfortunately the stop watch lived up to its name and stopped sometime during the race. The 1935 Season Weaver 18 Weaver 30 Weaver 31 Weaver 36 Weaver 33 Loomis 52 Bristol 25 Hartford High 24 Manchester 19 Bacon Academy 22 148 142 [93] Faculty Badminton Club Some old sage, we care not who, tucked his size nines ' neath his desk and dashed off the adage, All work and no play . . . Now then, our teachers are just like ordinary fellows and girls, and have a great faith in saws. Furthermore, none of them cares to become ' ' dull.” After all, in many respects there is very little difference at heart between scholar and master; both enjoy the playing of games. Under the direction of Mr. Carrier a badminton club has been organized. The idea struck home as a highly successful one, twenty-nine teachers joining the organization. Mr. Huey and Mr. Kimball, although now faculty members in another school, have returned to Weaver ' s gym for their diversion. This game accounts for the white lines on the gym floor, the lines that have been puzzling the student body for quite some time. The gym houses three courts, laid out across the big room. Such teachers as have been quizzed on the subject have proved most enthusiastic for the new sport. The game itself is still a little tot in knee pants here in Hartford. The game seems to be a combination of tennis and volley ball. The major dif¬ ference lies in the fact that the ball, which isn ' t a ball at all really, is a shuttlecock, with the appearance of an Indian headdress that some playful old chief made for a robin. President: Norma K. Regan Treasurer: Edgar A. Carrier Elizabeth Bean Edgar Carrier Jeanette Bodurtha Millard Darling Genevieve Conklin Philip Dow Mae Drescher Leonard French Agnes Hogan George Halford Dorothy Hood Stewart Huey Marie Johnston Leonard Kimball Mary Kelly Eliot Larrabee Elvira Lord Allan Maines Lillian Mansfield Joshua Robins Elinor Moses Frank Van Schaack Clara Park William Waring Esther Phillips Way land Walch Norma Regan Marian Taft Helen Wakefield [ 94 ] SPORT SH0T5 3. Cross CouLvvtrvi Team 1 Basketball Captain. % Girls 1 ' Soccev H l.Wkavev vs. Bui Basketball Notes The 1935 edition of Weaver ' s basketball team will have as its nucleus but two veterans of the 1934 regular team, Captain-elect Willie Ware and Frank Carter. The remaining positions will be filled by lads who, last year, served as humble ' ' subs. ' ' Fortunately there is a good supply of them. Basketball has always been Weaver ' s strong point in sports. . As matters shape up now Weaver has eighteen games on the card and one outsider with the alumni. We have, this year, three new opponents in Hartford Trade, New London Bulkeley, and Rockville High, the latter taking the place of East Hartford in the opening fray on December 20. Carter and Ware will play their last game for Weaver on January 29, when Norwich is met. Because of the fact that both Ware and Carter are graduating in our class, it would be most appropriate to look back on their records for 1934. Last season Ware led the team in scoring, with 191 points. Carter was third highest, dropping 56 markers through the hoop. Dick Phelps, now a Wes¬ leyan freshman, placed between him and Ware last year. With 18 games, and Ware was in every one, he averaged 10.6 points per battle. In the last game of the year he scored 23 points with the aid of only five free shots. Also one night last season Ware made 20 checks without a single foul shot. Without the following advertisements, this book could not have been produced. Patronizing these firms will prove that you appreciate their support in making your Portal a success. [ 96 ] MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK (Incorporated 1861) 80 PEARL STREET, HARTFORD Resources over $29,000,000 Put your money in a Mutual Savings Bank WE HAVE NO STOCKHOLDERS Interest Payable Quarterly, January, April, July, and October 1st Compliments of THE BOYS ' COMMERCIAL CLUB Baltimore Drug Store, Inc. 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WEAVER HIGH HARTFORD COMM Tadle Of Contents Dedication. 6 Foreword. 7 Faculty Section.13 TFie Class of 1936 B.23 Activities at Weaver.127 Advertisements 147 MISS HELEN HASELTON To one who, as head of the art department, has furn¬ ished limitless inspirations and brought new interests to her students and who has distinguished herself by her untiring work for the numerous activities of Weaver, Miss Helen Haselton, we dedicate this, our class book, THE PORTAL of 1936B. [ 6 ] Foreword To write a book is one of the fondest hopes of man, and should that book be, in a manner, a biography that will live in the memories it brings forth, that man is indeed happy. As the biographers of the largest class ever yet to graduate from Weaver, this class book board has had to face a greater task than that encountered by any previous board. But as the reward will be in proportion to the toil, we shall feel fully re¬ compensed if the answer is yes, when, as editors have said from time prehistoric, we say we hope you like it. W. G. [ 7 ] MR. ROBERT P. CUNNINGHAM The advisers of the class book boards have ever sought to keep out of the “limelight ' and it was with difficulty that they were persuaded to have their pictures taken so that we could justly acknowledge their invaluable assist¬ ance in the compiling of this book. THE EDITOR MR. F. ELIOT LARRABEE [ 8 ] Helene Bailyn June Davis Gclda Gehrman Kathleen Gibney Shirley Haynes Pearl Kagan Mary Mascolo Lillian Mischel Bella Pasternack Rhea Pasternack PORTAL BOARD Editor Walter Gelb Associate Editors Shirley Solomon Patricia Wilkinson Michael D ' Alessio William Donaldson Thomas Glynn Ephram Libbin Marshal Merkin William Smyth George Thomas Rachael Benmaor Typists Flora Katz Faculty Adviser Mr. F. Eliot Larrabee Joseph Zeldner Ruth Tuber Business Board Manager Stephen Riley Assistant Business Manager Calvin Mass Assistants Barbara Jeffers John Petersen Elaine Wynn Typist Carnela Capasso Faculty Adviser Mr. Robert P. Cunningham Arthur Schatz [ 9 ] School days, school days, Dear old golden rule days. In America we have every reason to look with pride upon our schools, constituting as they do an institution of government fully conscious of its responsibility for laying the firm foundations of good citizenship. Throughout this nation, there is ever on guard an army of men and women who, for sheer nobility of purpose, for pure willing self-sacrifice, have no peers in this or any other land. I refer to those faithful public servants, those loyal defenders of our future democracy—the American school teachers. —RAY MURPHY, in NEA Journal. [ 10 ] To The Art Department Weaver is surely fortunate to have an art department that is as well-conducted and as cooperative as ours is. More than the usual number of courses are offered, and pupils completing these courses have often been recognized for their ability in schools of advanced art Every year the art department under Miss H. Haselton and Miss Ingle works hand in hand with the class book boards in the hope of putting out as interesting a book as possible. Again this semester much of the credit for the year book ' s attractiveness rests largely with Miss Ingle and her art classes which have done overtime toil in an attempt to produce the best possible in cartoons, in block prints, and in the arrange¬ ment of the album pages. Those whose talents have been especially outstanding are Alberta Baron, Anne Bernstein, Michael D ' Alessio, Sylvia Eidelman, Pearl Fleishman, Sylvester Grosso, Francis McNally, James Laird, Pauline P emo, John McLaughlin, Flugo DiSarro and George Seltzer, most of whom happen to be members of our class, and of whom we are justly proud. None of us will ever forget how willingly the art department has lent its services when a good advertisement was needed for any school affair. Surely we can never forget how fine its work was, no matter what the task or the affair happened to be. So it seems that the least we of the PORTAL Board can do is to appreciate and be grateful for the attitude of this department of the school, and to recognize the honor its students and accomplishments have brought to Weaver. [ 12 } FAC IILTY Ode To A French Teacher! And Others! Small, earnest, overworked By a French class which ever shirked, A teacher on floor no. 3— Dreading the period to be. Hardened her heart, fetched a deep sigh And faced a bunch she ' d like to fry! Period 5 of everyday Marked the time of the terrible fray. Those in the front and those in the rear Began to harass their teacher dear, But I ' instructeur de la classe francaise Had her own way with those pupils fraise! Thus I dedicate this ode so bad To a teacher who must be very glad To think of period number five As just the time when we won ' t arrive. That ' s the history of class college French VI Who truly meant well despite their tricks. [ 15 ] Our Principal For three years of our high school term, Mr. Frank H. Burke displayed his remarkable capability in the position of acting-principal. For our senior year, we of the ' 36B class knew him as the guiding star of the entire school, a very able principal. A freshman, perhaps, does not appreciate the weight of responsibility which rests upon his shoulders, nor the gualities which are necessary to fulfill his position. Understanding of adolescent youth, fair-mindedness, and powers of leadership are but a few of these gualities. We, who are about to leave his administration, recognize in him, all these, and more. Mr. Burke ' s influence upon us, however, does not end with our grad¬ uation, but will undoubtedly make us better men and women, for having known as fine a man as he. [ 17 ] Miss Faith Talcott Our class has experienced numerous changes at Weaver. During our early school days Mr. Holden served as principal. Then continued illness necessitated his frequent absence, and Mr. Burke took over the active direction of the school. In our junior year upon Mr. Holden ' s resignation and retirement Mr. Burke became the principal of Weaver. During all this period of transition, always a difficult strain, Miss Faith Talcott, vice-principal and dean of girls, played an important role as a conscientious and loyal member of the school administration. New and added duties were willingly assumed, and various rough spots often were ironed out through her untiring efforts. As seniors we recognize that she has displayed a most admirable calmness and poise throughout a trying period, and we congratulate Mr. Burke on having such an able assistant. Particularly has Miss Talcott spent her efforts on behalf of the Girls ' League, arv organization very vital to our school life. Much of the social life of the school has been under her competent direction. Her thoughtfulness in the consideration of our problems has won the confidence of Weaver students. We appreciate her efforts in our behalf. [ 19 ] The Faculty Principal, Frank H. Burke, A. B., Georgetown Vice-Principal, Faith H. Talcott, A. B., Wellesley Joshua L. Robins, B. S. Leonard I. French Wayland L. Walch, A. B. Lydia M. Chapman James D. Price Anita P. Forbes, A. M. Agnes N. Flogan, A. B. E. Allan Maines, A. B. William L. Hall Mabel E. Hanks, A. B. Miretta L. Bickford, A. B. Gretchen B, Harper, A. B, Elvira M. Lord, A. M. Frederic R. Briggs, B. S. Melvin G. Crowell, A. M. Henry A, Hanson Willard C. Sisson, B. S. Roderic K. Stanley Edgar A, Carrier, A. B. Helen A. Haselton Chicago Mary G. Levy, B, S. Wesleyan Pratt Institute Middlebury Chandler Normal Radcliffe Wesleyan University of Maine Pratt Institute Mount Holyoke University of Maine Wellesley Moravian, Trinity Rhode Island State Cornell Pratt Institute University of Maine Shaw Business College Middlebury Academy of Fine Arts Salem State Teachers College, N. Y. U. Esther Phillips, A. M. Bates, Teachers College, Columbia Jennette Bodurtha, A. B. Mount Holyoke Elizabeth H. Craig, A. M. Mount Holyoke Arline S. Talcott, A. M. Wellesley, Trinity Frank M. VanSchaack, A. M. Lebanon Valley, N. Y. State College for Teachers Marie A. Johnston, A. B. Radcliffe Dorothy E. Hood, A. B. Mount Holyoke Frederick W. Stone Springfield College Philip H. Dow, A. M. Bates, Teachers College, Columbia Genevieve W. Conklin, A. B. College of Saint Elizabeth Millard S. Darling, M. Ed. Amherst, Harvard Nina L. Hartin, A. B. Mount Holyoke, Universite de Grenoble Catherine E. Hubbard, A. M. Mount Holyoke, Teachers Col lege,Columbia Lillian M. Mansfield, A. M. Mount Holyoke, Columbia University Massachusetts State Mount Holyoke Bates, Harvard Mount Holyoke, Harvard Keene Normal St. Francis Hospital Cornell Lehigh, Columbia Russell D. Baker, B. S. Mildred G. Small. A. B. Harold B. Clapp, A. M. Elizabeth B, Haselton Mae Drescher, A. M. Helen Duguid Mary E. Fleming, R. N. Norma K. Regan, A. B. M. Nelson Owen, A. M. Arthur F. Winslow, A. M. Boston University, Emerson, University of Maine Portia E. Clough Framingham Normal Katherine R. Goodwin, B. S. Russell Sage Harriet D. Best. A. B. Mount Holyoke Merrill H. Dooey, A. B. University of Maine G. Hapgood Parks, M. Ed. Clark University, Harvard Helen Wakefield, B. S. Sargent, Teachers College, Columbia Peter J. Steincrohn, M. D. New York University, University of Maryland Robert P. Cunningham, Northeastern University George F. Halford, M. B. A. Boston University Marion A. Case Chandler Normal Mary G. Shea, B. S. Salem State Teachers College Mona G. O ' Hara. A. M. Smith William R. Waring, B. B. A. Boston University Elizabeth E. Bean, A, B. Middlebury Hazel A. Gilman Keene Normal Eleanor M. Ingle Pratt Institute F. Eliot Larrabee. A. M. Wesleyan Clara E. Park, B. S. Middlebury Charles F. Gibson, M. Ed. University of Illinois, Springfield College Elinor Moses, A. M. Sargent, Teachers College, Columbia Marjorie L. Miller Marian T. Taft, B, A, Mount Holyoke Betty E. Cummings, A. B. Connecticut State Catherine W. Jenks, A. B. Connecticut College for Women Fa mous Quotations Remember when— Mr. Burke . . ' The bells will ring on a Wednesday schedule. Mr. Dow . . . If you want. Miss Gilman . . A flat zero. Mr. Halford . . If you can get that into your heads. Miss Craig . . All excuses, or demerits for lack of same, should be on my desk. Miss Regan . . Do you see what 1 mean? Miss Harper . . Tempus fugit. Mr. Robins . . When 1 went to prep school—. Mr. Larrabee . . Good enough. Mr. Baker . . . It has a tendency—. Mr. Darling . . It ' s amazing! Miss Bickford . . My children—. Mr. Winslow . . Come and see me after class. Miss Ingle . . . This is kind ' a fun. Mr. Dooey . . . Not necessarily so. Miss Hanks . . First one who talks leaves the room. Miss Levy . . . My lands! Miss A. Talcott . Explain. Miss Bodurtha Very good. [ 22 ] SEMIDFS Class of 1936-B Class Motto Finis Coronat Opus ' The end crowns the work. Class Colors Light Green and Dark Green President Edward Halloran Chairman of Reception Committee George Goldstein T reasurer John Petersen Orator Norman Spector Essayist Patricia Wilkinson Historians Shirley Haynes Nolan Turley Testator George Thomas Prophet and Prophetess Rosemary Malloy William Donaldson Testatrix Catherine Keegan Marshall Ira Levy COMMITTEES Reception Committee George Goldstein, Chairman Seymour Russell Victor Zionts Nettie Sanders Hilda Podnetsky Tie Committee Robert Levine, Chairman Herman Goodman Sounder Rifkin Howard Bowers Gershon Weil Victor Giuca Hollis Blinn June Kehoe Arthur Shatz Color Committee Robert Levine, Chairman Pearl Glassman Joseph Zeldner Merle Robinson Katherine Gibney Motto Committee Arthur Shatz, Chairman June Davis William Smyth Marshal Merkin Marshall Baracchi [ 25 ] Class List Paul Amenta Marshall Baracchi Richard Barschak Bennett Berman Howard Bierkan Michael Blasi Seymour Bogin Howard Bowers Edward Britt Irving Bromberg Kenneth Bruso George Clark Richard Codraro Jacob Cohn Martin Coleman Joseph Console Myron Cordova Murray Crouse Michael D ' Alessio Joseph Daly Anthony D ' Angelo Joseph David Francis Degnan Weldon DeVoe Alexander Diano William Donaldson John Doyle Robert Duncan James Dunn Edmund Dunne Robert Dunne Jack Etelis Morton Faldman James Farrell Corrado Fasi Morris Feldman Moses Feldstein William Flynn Carleton Forbes Rocco Franchi Harold Freiman Harold Friedman Walter Gelb Victor Giuca Victor Glider Thomas Glynn George Goldstein Victor Goodberg Herman Goodman Sylvester Grosso Albert Grundt Robert Guinta John Gummer John Halisey Edward Halloran Arthur Hambelton Sloan Harger Milton Heller Joseph Henson Edward Honiberg John lacino Charles Jackson Calvin Kedes Jack Lassow Robert Leber Robert Levine Ira Levy Ephram Libbin Richard Lundin Jerome Lynch John Maines Albert Martocci Calvin Mass Fred Mazzotta John McLoughlin Havis Mednick Marshal Merkin John Merrick Robert Moses Aaron Naboicheck Edwin Needles Milton Orenstein Robert Parisi Robert Perkins Jerome Peskin John Petersen Bernard Pomerantz Benjamin Ratner Victor Riberdy Sounder Rifkin Stephen Riley Joseph Robbin Merle Robinson Milton Rome Seymour Rosenberg Frank Rosenfield Norman Rosenfield Charles Ruchin Myer Rudniok Joseph Rulnick Seymour Russell Harold Rutstein Morris Salow Arthur Schatz George Seltzer Jacob Shapiro Joseph Shapiro Ralph Shemonsky Edward Sher Abraham Sigal William Singer Sidney Siskin Winston Smith William Smyth Norman Spector John Sullivan Leonard Swadosh George Thomas Frank Toce Wiliiam Tuber Nolan Turley Harold Vail Harry Viehdorfer Daniel Walsh Gershon Weil James Williams Hamlin Williston Louis Yush Daniel Zaccagnino Sebastian Zappulla Esche Zeldner Joseph Zeldner Victor Zionts Nathan Zuboff John Zubretsky Abraham Zubrow Mildred Abeloff Dena Alberts Dorothy Allen Anna Apter Irene Askinas Helene Bailyn Alberta Baron Evelyn Baron Rachel Benaor Rachel Benmaor Helen Bernier Anna Bernstein Mattie Black Espa Blinn Hollys Blinn Carmela Bonelli Maxine Brennan Sally Brightman Elizabeth Brinton Sarah Bronstein Lillian Brown Nora Burns Carolyn Burstein Carnela Capasso [ 27 ] Vera Carlbert Shirley Haynes Shirley Cohn Kathleen Heckman Marie Courter Eileen Hughes Zelda Cramer Ethel Humphrey Joyce Cutler Barbara Jeffers Clementina Daloe Janie Jenkins Dorothy Dalton Marjorie Joel June Davis Pearl Kagan Gloria Dembar Ruth Kaplan Mildred Destito Minnie Karp Florence Donoghue Flora Katz Veronica Dorey Natalie Katz Lois Doten Roslyn Katz Catherine Doyle Ruth Katz Sylvia Eidelman Catherine Keegan Rosalie Elson June Kehoe Catherine Fenton Helen Kelly Mary Ferlazo Madeline Kennedy Mary Fitzgerald Norma Kershenbaum Cynthia Flanigan Miriam Krechevsky Pearl Fleishman Emily Kyte Anna Flynn Marjorie Lancaster Helen Ford Anina Lattanzio Mary Forte Gladys Lavovitch Golda Gehrman Esther Lewis Gertrude Gent Pearl Lewis Louise Georgine Ruth Libman Kathleen Gibney Doris Lichtenbaum Pearl Glassman Bella Lurie Marion Goldberg Angelina Macaluso Marion Grane Rosalie Mack Mildred Graziadei Mary Malone Edna Greenbaum Joyce Manns Ruth Greenberg Gertrude Markowitz Beatrice Greenwood Mary Mascolo Janet Gruber Elsie Matera Lois Gubtil Raimonda Mauriello Mary Harding Zi O ' Charlotte Maxfield Adrien Harris oi oD Marie McCarthy [ 28 ] Harriet McCullough Florence Shechtman Freida Melicovsky Lillian Shechtman Lillian Melicovsky Bessie Shlemovitz Clara Mendall Jennie Sholkovitz Anita Miller Lillian Shubert Lillian Mischel I Muriel Shurberg Rosemary Molloy Sylvia Silver Dorothy Morgan Norma Sloan Margery Nelson Matilda Smith Louise Parks Helen Sodafsky Beatrice Paster Shirley Solomon Bella Pasternack Esther Sosin Rhea Pasternack Edna Sousa Mary Perrone Louise Sousa Marion Persky Marion Speirs Anne Pinsky Svea Stenwall Hilda Podnetsky Florence Stein Ethel Pomerantz Rebecca Strouch Anna Pulito Rose Sweedlow Annie Radville Lillian Sweeney Sylvia Reichlin Barbara Thomas Josephine Reilly Elizabeth Thorner Barbara Robinson Emily Tolisano Genevieve Rogers Anna Tomlinson Julia Rosenberg Mary Trantolo Ruth Rosenfield Ruth Tuber Ruth Rostek Dorothy Vinick Anna Rothstein Ruth Weiner Helen Rubin Sylvia Weinstein Leah Rutt Geraldine Welch Bertha Sack Mildred Wells Gloria Salz Marjorie Wenzel Nettie Sanders Frances Whinnem Mary Sandler Harriette Whitney Elizabeth Sayers Patricia Wilkinson Mary Sayers Pearl Winick Caroline Scheininger Elinor Wladuk Dora Schwalbendorf Millie Sera Elaine Wynn [ 29 ] DENA ALBERTS “Ever satisfied that what has been achieved is sufficient.” Deanie and her gang hold the Silly title at Weaver. During her four years at Weaver Deanie has always found something to laugh at. Things were never so depressing that she couldn ' t get a kick out of the everyday occurrences at school. Northwest School. Never Tardy. A. A.; Girls ' Business Club; Girls ' League. PAUL AMENTA “If it be thus to dream, still let me sleep! Twish had a habit of surprising his teachers new and then by coming out of a heavenly dream to answer a query. Mayhaps he was dreaming of those moments on the maple boards when he was leading the team in scoring honors and winning the game. Or were you taking a fantastic round-the-world air¬ plane trip, Paul? Anyway, may your wishes become realities! Northwest School. A A.; Basketball Squad: Choir. 1936-D MILDRED ABELOFF “Honest labor bears a lovely face. Words fail us when we attempt to describe Millie. She is cute, wears pretty clothes, and has a happy disposition. What we like best about Millie is her pleasing laugh, which has a gurgling sound and is very contagious. Her active part in the Girls ' League and the Dramatic Club showed that Mildred enjoyed life at Weaver. Holcomb Street School. A. A.; C. H. L. S.; Choir; Dramatic Club; Girls ' League, Vice-President; Glee Club; LOOKOUT Edi¬ torial Board. DOROTHY ALLEN “She was ever precise in promise-keeping.” Dorothy was one of the quietest girls in the class. Though her marks were ever high, to get her to tell them has proven to be a well-nigh impossible task. And such will power—imagine not looking at one ' s report card till you got home! Once her mind is decided, she can ' t be swayed. She is a trusting and faithful friend. Holcomb Street School. No demerits. C. H. L. S.; Girls ' Business Club, President; Girls ' League; Honor Society. PORTAL ANNE APTER Youth is full of sport. Anne has been a decided asset to Weaver throughout her four years, because of her contribution to the athletic activities in which she has taken a large part. Anne is a good sport in the true sense of the word, not only being excellent in athletics but also being a sincere friend and helper. In other words, she ' s a “regular all-around pal. Northwest School. A A.; Girls ' League; Ingleside Club; Girls ' Leaders ' Corps; All Girls ' Sports. HELENE BAILYN She shapes her speech all silver fine.” Helene is one of those lucky girls who, besides being attractive and entertaining, is also very clever. She is full of pep, vim, and vigor, and also has a ' ' deli¬ cious chuckle—often heard. She has always been the object of our envy with her good taste in her clothes. Helene ' s ability to accomplish a difficult task quickly often astonished us. Northwest School. Never Tardy. A A.; C. H. L. S.; Girls ' League; PORTAL Board. i9je-c IRENE ASKINAS Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” Although Irene possesses an air of aloofness, she is really a good sport and can take a joke. She frankly admits that she would not enjoy spending the rest of her life taking shorthand dictation! Yet I hopes to find a position as a bookkeeper and typist for a while (why only a while?) after leaving Weaver. Here ' s hoping, I. Frank A. Brackett School. Never Tardy. Girls ' Business Club; Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. MARSHALL BARACCHI A mother’s pride, a father’s joy.” Marshall ' s friendly smile gained many friends for him at Weaver, including members of the faculty. His literary accomplishments in THE LOOKOUT brought many favorable comments and his name often appeared cn that coveted scholastic list called the Honor Roll. A cheerful person, he always appre¬ ciated good humor. Holdomb Street School. Honor Soc ety; Junior Usher; The LOOKOUT, assist¬ ant editor; Motto Committee. PORTAL EVELYN BARON “A kind and gentle heart she had, to comfort friends and foe.” Ev is liked by all of those who knew her. Although slightly buxom Ev is neat and has a very good taste in clothes. With a sense of humor, this young lady can appreciate a good joke, even if it is on herself. She should be a welcome addition to some office force. Good luck, Ev. Northwest School. Never tardy. No demerits. Girls ' Business Club; Girls ' League. RACHEL BENMAOR “Zealous yet modest.” Scoots or Rae, a willing and hard worker, ex¬ celled in all girls ' sports, and accepted both victory and defeat with a smile. Her low voice is pleasing whether she is speaking or singing. We understand that she would like to be a theatrical director, and •we are confident that her cheerful disposition would ibe an invaluable aid in her career. Northwest School. Never tardy. A. A.; Choir; Girls ' Business Club; Girls ' Leaders ' Corps, Secretary; Girls ' League; Glee Club; LOOK¬ OUT Editorial Board; Typist for PORTAL; All Girls ' -Sports. 1936-D ALBERTA BARON “To have an appreciation of art is to have immeasurable wealth.” Al ' s ability to turn out fine work of art was shown in the posters she made for the various clubs and activities in the school. Wd can all picture her, as she looked Stunt Night in her artist ' s smock, drawing a comic sketch. And who can forget her memorable and side-splitting portrayal of one-fifth of the quints up to some devilish pranks? Northwest School. Never Tardy. A. A.; Art-Crafts Club; Dramatic Club; Girls ' League. RICHARD BARSCHAK “Nothing great was ever achieved tvithout wisdom.” A hoss-doctor in the making, Richie has already had some practice while doctoring up news for The Lookout. Yet he proved himself a good hand at writing too, for his themes showed originality and a definite clearness of thought. A good friend, easy to get along with, and ever amiable is he, this six-foot red head, who is aiming at veterinary (and may God bless the chickens, at least until Richie gets to them, for then it will be too late!) Northwest School. A. A.; Chemistry Club; The LOOKOUT, Editor of Copy; Orchestra. PORTAL BENNETT BERMAN “.4 cheerful temper will make knowledge delightful.” Ben was built in rather generous proportions. Like most people who sport a figure similar to his, he was a genial and good-natured fellow. His talkativeness often threatened to lead him into trouble. His gener¬ osity and kindness could not be questioned, though his musical ability often was! Northwest School. Never Tardy. A. A. ANNE BERNSTEIN ‘‘Talent is something, tact is everything.” Anne always interested us with her new coiffures. She will miss her profession if she doesn ' t become n hairdresser, but then again, Anne also is, or is going to be, an artist. Many a Weaver student has posed for her, and if we do say, there was a resemblance in each one she drew. She has a delightful person¬ ality which has been enjoyed by all her friends. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. Art-Crafts Club; Choir; Dramatic Club; German Club; Girls ' League; Glee Club. 1936-E HELEN BERNIER “Neat, not gaudy.” This slim, fair, blue-eyed young lady has quietly and unobtrusively remained with us during our four years of school. Helen has kept to herself much of the time. She always looked very neat and she spoke softly. Moreover, Helen was business-like both in her ap¬ pearance and in her attitude toward her work. Northwest School. Girls ' League. HOWARD BIERKAN “Alivays at work.” Howie was often seen working after school ancf Between semesters in the bookroom. He was very quiet and inoffensive in school, but how he could play his trombone outside. Howie seldom spoke with mem¬ bers of the opposite sex, but the bookroom staff understood that East Hartford held a special attrac¬ tion for him. Northwest School. Never tardy. No demerits. A. A.; Band; Boys ' Commercial Club; Senior and In¬ ter-high Orchestras. PCCTAL MATTIE BLACK “We that live to please must please to live.” Here is a person who is always bubbling over with good humor and joy of life. Her ready smiles and qu ick wit punctuated many of our dull classes. It may truly be said of Mattie that she had one grand time during her four years here. Arsenal School. Girls ' League. ESPA BLINN ‘‘The better part of valor is discretion.” Espa is a very demure person, with a sunny disposi¬ tion. Her quiet manners conceal her pleasure-loving spirit, for apparently she knows the proper time for both fun and seriousness. Her readiness to perform tasks in the approved manner and her sympathetic nature made her equally successful as a student and as a friend. Northwest School. Girls ' League. Never tardy. HOLLYS BLINN ‘‘Oh! to dance all night and dress all day.” Everyone knew Holly because of her pulchritude and fantastic toes. She never missed a school social, especially a dance, and always had more than suffi¬ cient masculine attention. However, Holly also had a serious side which induced her to spend many of her leisure hours in the art department. She had a habit of meeting every situation sensibly, a quality most laudable. Frank A. Brackett School. A. A.; Girls ' League; Ingleside Club; Reception Com¬ mittee. SEYMOUR BOGIN “When good-natured people leave us, we look forward with extra pleasure to their return.” One actually did regret it when Sey had to go. He was always good-natured and full of fun, even when running an adding machine, which he did very well. Unfortunately for us, he had to spend his hours out¬ side of school working in a local fruit shop; for he surely would have been an asset to many Weaver Clubs. Northwest School. Never tardy. 1936-D PCCTAL CARMELA BONELLI “Variety is the spice of life.” New in our midst, this dark-haired lass has had a checkered career. Thompsonville, her home town, claimed her until a year ago. From that peaceful place Carmela plunged into the rush and scurry of New York. But graduation finds her a full-fledged member of our class. Her hobby is Interior Decorat¬ ing. John Adams High School, N. Y. MAXINE BRENNAN “Hail to thee, blithe spirit.” If you see a person rushing by, with a small turned- up nose, which she tries to push off her face every time she gets excited, it is Maxine! She could have been very popular with the male element of our class, but an alumnus—lucky guy! Her pleasing smile and attractive clothes have placed her high in the esteem of her class. Marion High School, Marion, Kansas. A. A.; Girls ' League; LOOKOUT Editorial Board; Ingleside Club. 1936-15 HOWARD BOWERS I would, help others out of a fellow feeling.” Howie, a quiet, gPod-looking lad, is indeed a prince of a fellow. Although he apparently does not look upon members of the fair sex with favor, it is a common belief that some pretty young lady might attract his attentions. He is one of the strong silent men who truly believe in the old adage, Silence is golden. Holcomb Street School. A. A.; Tie Committee. SALLY BRIGHTMAN “Nature designed us to be of good cheer.” Sally, the girl who bluffed her way so cheerfully through school that she surprised herself! Poor g irl, she was absent so much, and yet she looks quite healthy! Perhaps it ' s her good nature that made her such a favorite. Her French diction was an amazing thing to hear. Will we be seeing you in France, Sally? Anyway, your sunny disposition will carry you through. Northwest School. A. A.; Chemistry Club; C. H. L. S., Vice-President Girls ' League. PORTAL EDWARD BRITT “Though a lion to his enemies, he tvas a lamb to his friends.” Eddie, for the past season, was one of Weaver ' s fleet football ends. His efforts on the gridiron, always his best, somewhat showed up by contrast his non¬ chalance in the classroom. A fine fellow, he was often seen visiting all over the city —but particularly in the Blue Hills section. Frank A. Brackett School. A. A.; Baseball Squad; Football Team; Nominating Committee. ELIZABETH BRINTON “A day for toil, an hour for sport, but for friends her time was ne’er too short.” Betty loved to tell her friends about the good times she had on the night before. She usually had plenty to tell too, for her pep won her invitations to many a party. Her friends wondered when she became a member of the Leaders ' Corps! At the mention of gym, she often had a sudden pain in her ankle! However, may you continue your remarkable art work, Betty. Northwest School. A. A.; Art-Crafts Club, Secretary; Girls ' Leaders ' Corps; Girls ' League. IRVING BROMBERG “The world is always ready to receive talent with open arms. Irv just loved to putter around in a chem lab and mess himself up with acid stains. But, there ' s a reason! He ' s a chem shark and was dissatisfied to get a mere 98 on his tests. Bromberg also is a tennis star(P) What a serve! And in spite of his size Irv shone on the gridiron. Holcomb Street School. A. A.; Chemistry Club; Football Squad. SARAH BRONSTEIN “None knew thee but to love thee, nor named thee but to praise. Sarah has a demure way about her, combined with an extravagant imagination which oft had wild and far-reaching results, especially in her English themes. Even though she is constantly busy, she always has a smile and time to make friends with all. Her sweet nature and managing efficiency will certainly bring her success. Frank A. Brackett School. A. A.; Girls ' League; Inde Club; Junior Orchestra; .LOOKOUT Business Manager; Nominating Commit¬ tee; Ring Committee. 1936-0 OCOTAL LILLIAN BROWN “Jokes are the cayenne of conversation and the salt of life.” A slim little lady with a perpetual giggle is Lillian. She is a great one for playing jokes on everyone; but unlike most jokers, Brownie doesn ' t mind having them played on her. We hear sports aren ' t in her line. Brownie likes the tamer things in life 1 Frank A. Brackett School. KENNETH BRUSO “ What sweet delight a quiet life affords.” Ken and his satchel have long been familiar to his fellow-students. In fact, he would appear somewhat unnatural in the eyes of his classmates were he with¬ out it. But few knew that he is an aviation enthusiast. Ken has been a student flier for the past few years, and in a short time expects to be a full fledged pilot. Happy landings, Ken ! Holcomb Street School. I: NOREEN BURNS “Happy thou art as if every day thou hast picked up a horseshoe.” Curly hair, blue eyes, an attractive personality and plenty of Irish wit, all go to make up Noreen ' s charm. Her unfailing willingness to do a good turn has gained her many friends among her classmates. She surely is a true daughter of the Emerald Isle! St. Patrick ' s School. Never tardy. No demerits. A. A.; Girls ' League. CAROLYN BURSTEIN “Moderation is the silken string running through the pearl chain of all virtues. Carrie is what we would term an ideal friend.. ' Her cheerful giggle and sympathetic brown eyes have proven a source of comfort to those who know her. It might interest some people to know that as a dancer, she ' s the top! This young lady, who might also be called the lady in blue, has a passion for collecting and wearing unusual pins. Arsenal School. Never tardy. No demerits. Girls ' League. 1936-B PCCTAL VERA CARLBERT “Patience and Gentleness are Power.” Vera usually has a cheerful smile for almost every¬ body though she still seems a little shy. She has attractive blond hair and a pleasing voice. Though short she appears to be strong, a necessary quality to be a nurse, which, we understand, is her ambition. She is very quiet and a hard worker. West Springfield High School. Girls ' League. RICHARD CODRARO “Come and trip it as ye go, on the light fantastic toe.” Rich was always outstanding because of his fault¬ less attire. He took great delight in the study of astronomy, especially in those good old observations on the roof. Rich believed they got one in a good mood for the walk home! His feet certainly could talk on the dance floor, which, along with his neat¬ ness, accounts for his popularity with the opposite sex. Northwest School. A. A. 1936-13 CARNELA CAPASSO “It is tranquil people who accomplish much. Always ready to pull a stenography class out of a rut and ranking high in typing speed, Millie will make some one a good secretary. Although she is quiet and reticent, her good nature and ready smiles are appreciated by all her associates. Northwest School. Never tardy. Never absent. No demerits. Girls ' League; PORTAL Board, Secretary. GEORGE CLARK “Bashfulness is an ornament to youth. Clarkie was so bashful that he was afraid to tele¬ phone girls who had asked to have their assignments! At first glance George looks almost too quiet to be a good salesman, but he has done a hard job well in selling paper for the Commercial Club in the Room 102 cage for these many years. Arsenal School. Never tardy. A. A.; Chemistry Club; Commercial Club, Treasurer; Track Squad. PCI3TAL JACOB COHN “Dance, laugh, and be merry.’’ Tiger is one of Weaver ' s many pupils who loved to talk, although he did fall into a pensive mood once in a while. He was usually off schedule in his daily calendar. For instance, he spent his homework time delivering eggs, his pastime doing homework, his sleeping hours having his good times, and his class periods sleeping. But he was ever a reg ' lar fellow. Northwest School. A. A.; Choir; LOOKOUT Business Board; Boys ' Com¬ mercial Club. SHIRLEY COHN “A good laugh is sunshine in a house.’’ Shirley is a bonne filie bound up in sugar and tied with red ribbon. Her gay hilarious laughter has stirred and made many a day gay for her pals. Besides curling her hair, Shirley spends the rest of her day cracking juicy gum! Shirley has great ambitions for the outside world — she is going to marry her rich boss ' s son. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. No demerits. A. A.; Choir; Girls ' Business Club; Girls ' League; Glee Club; LOOKOUT Editorial Board. MARTIN COLEMAN “For his heart was in his work.” Latin took Marty over the hurdles three times, but even that didn ' t seem to faze him very much. This intrepid would-be aviator is one of the two members of our class who has ever handled the controls of an airplane. He ' s wildly enthusiastic about anything pertaining to planes except, of course, plane geom¬ etry. Aside from this temporary (we hope), madness, he is quite an amiable fellow and blushes beautifully. Wash ngtcn Irving Junior High, Schenectady, N. Y. A. A.; Football Squad; Track Squad. JOSEPH CONSOLE “Smile with an intent to do mischief.” We always thought Corny spent his excess time thinking up mischief to perform; with the result that whenever he was present in a gathering, no one ever felt quite at ease. We wonder if he brought the habit from H. P. H. S. which he formerly attended. Hartford Public High School. Never absent. A. A.; Football Squad. 19345-13 Hr 1 PCCTAL MYRON CORDOVA “His conduct still right.” Another ardent feminine admirer was Myron. Not the best scholar, he made up for this with his pure com¬ mon sense. Meyer had many friends while enrolled in this Ridgefield Street institution of learning. He was almost the cause of a strike in Room 240, when he was in the hospital, but his classmates finally dug down and bought him a book. Pleasant memories, eh kid! Frank A. Brackett School. A. A.; LOOKOUT Business Board; German Club. MARIE COURIER “A woman of charm is as rare as a man of genius.” Marie ' s charming smile and ready wit have won her a host of friends at Weaver. She has much initiative, and whatever Marie undertook we were sure would be carried out successfully. The fact that Maries attention has centered in other districts has caused the hopes of many a Weaver youth to vanish. Holcomb Street School. A. A; C. H. L. S.; Girls ' League; Girls ' Leaders ' Corps. ZELDA CRAMER “Better late than never.” An alarm clock would be a good gift for Zel so that she could manage to keep her appointments. Never¬ theless, we know Zelda did not prepare her lessons with one eye on the clock. She is a bit shy but her kindness counter-balances this characteristic. Frank A. Brackett School. A. A.; Girls ' League; LOOKOUT Editorial Board. MURRAY CROUSE “Invention is the talent of youth.” Murray is a tall, well built, blonde — who has a nice smile and a pleasing personality. Often seen talking to girls in school, he ever was non-committal on his social life. At his hobby, building model airplanes, he has become a master. With his inventive mind and constructive fingers, Murray ought to go far in this world. Northwest School. Never tardy. Never absent. No demerits. A. A.; Chemistry Club; German Club; Football Squad. 1936-D PORTAL JOYCE CUTLER “Of manners gentle, of affections mild.” This dark-eyed little girl, although short of stature, is not short of ambition and efficiency. Joyce has succeeded in making for herself a lot of friends, and after devoting much hard work to various school ac¬ tivities, has come out on top as the President of the Girls ' League, an honor which she really deserved. Northwest School. Never tardy. A. A.; Chemistry Club; C. H. L. S.; French Club, Vice- President; Girls ' League, President. CLEMENTINA DALOE And whereso’er thou move, good luck shall fling her old shoe after.” The best of track men had difficulty in keeping up with Blackie ' s continuous rate of speed, especially when the bell for recess was sounded. Still she always had time for a big hello to about every other person she passed. Blackie was not one to pass over a good time, and many of the best ones were had in study hall. We fear that not entirely all her interests lay in Weaver — a glimpse of the newspaper clippings she carries told us that. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. MICHAEL D ' ALESSIO “Who soweth good seed shall surely reap.” Dale is the type of lad who believes in putting into a th ng more than he takes out. During his four years at Weaver he constantly applied this motto by doing h s utmost for the betterment of the school. He has worked hard to overcome academic obstacles and has been rewarded for his efforts by membership in the Honor Society. It is a good start in life, Dale. Frank A. Brackett School. A. A.; Honor Society; Boys ' Commercial Club; PORT¬ AL Board; Ring Committee. 1936-B DOROTHY DALTON Oh blest rrith temper, whose unclouded ray Can make tomorrow as cheerful as today.” Now you see her, now you don ' t. This applied to Dottie for her petiteness gave her much agility in passing through the halls. Moreover, she really put it to practical use on the gym floor. Dottie usually awed bystanders with her flying fingers when she crammed for stenography before school. Holcomb Street School. Never tardy. A. A.; Girls ' Leaders ' Corps; Girls ' League. PCCTAL JOSEPH DALY “Woe is me!” Harp can be truly called the boy who ain ' t been done right by, since he has always been at odds with his study hall teachers. Probably his trouble was due to the fact that he was so busy as manager in the field of athletic endeavor that his nerves were always on edge. What will you manage now that school days are over, Harp ? St. Michael ' s School. Never tardy. A. A.; Football Manager. ANTHONY D ' ANGELO “And a mischievous lad was he!” Tony evidently wanted to graduate from Weaver as quick as possible, for he worked very hard for h:s double promotion. Possibly there ' s some one in the class with whom. Tony wanted very much to gradu¬ ate! His fleetness as a halfback was discovered just a little too late, in the last H. P. H. S. game, which, of course, prevented him from making the letter he might have won. Arsenal School. A. A.; Football Squad. JOSEPH DAVID “He ivorships baseball more sincerely than he worships women.” If Joe didn ' t have to attend school, he would hitch¬ hike to Florida every March to watch the big leaguers practice. Not only does he love to watch the game, but he also swings a mean bat, and has a true sense of pick-up and catch. His steady smile casts the sun upon everything he looks at. Arsenal School. Never tardy. A. A.; Baseball Team; The LOOKOUT, Sports Writer. JUNE DAVIS “Simplicity is a jewel rarely found.” June was one of the courageous girls who braved the terrors of Cicero and Virgil. Her office of Scriba in the Latin Club proves her success in that field. June was very quiet in the class room, but not because she did not know the answers. She was popular with all her classmates because she was a good sport, and with her teachers because she was a good student. Holcomb Street School. Never tardy. No demerits. A. A.; French Club; Girls ' League; Latin Club, Secre¬ tary; LOOKOUT Editorial Board; PORTAL Board; Honor Society; Motto Committee. 1936-D PCIJTAL GLORIA DEMBAR “Jest and Youthful Jollity. MILDRED DESTITO “I have a heart with room for every joy.” A newcomer to our class, Millie is leaving Weaver in a big hurry. We hear from her former classmates, however, that she is a gal with a big heart. The great open spaces are more to her liking than books. This congenial young lady is always to be found indulging in some outdoor sports. Frank A. Brackett School. Girls ' League. ALEXANDER DIANA “Modesty is a becoming ornament to a young man. It took Liz a while before he became accustomed to Weaver, but when he got started he came along well. For the past three seasons, he has been Weaver ' s ace pitcher, and not for one moment did he have a big head, no sir, not even when Ed Walsh gave him a few tips on pitching. Liz has a way of being rough yet genial with friends, girls as well as fellows. Some¬ one should warn his wife-to-be! Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. A. A.; Baseball Team; Football Squad. 1936-B Size counts naught with Puss in her make-up and actions. Though she sometimes can not be seen, she is sure to be present, performing some devilish prank. Puss has that gay manner and cute looks that have won her many friends — boys as well as girls — both in and out of school. Northwest School. Never tardy. Choir; Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. WELDON DEVOE “Music washes away from the soul the dust of every day’s life. Weldon might not have been an excellent musician, but he could at least play on half a dozen instru¬ ments. Apple was often seen, but seldom recog¬ nized, as one of the handsome ushers at the neigh¬ borhood theater. What a figure in his tight fitting uniform! Apple proved to be an industrious fellow as treasurer of the Commercial Club. Northwest School. Never tardy. Chemistry Club; Boys ' Commercial Club, Treasurer. PCCUL WILLIAM DONALDSON “Good things come in small packages.” FLORENCE DONOGHUE “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.” Flo has made a host of friends through her cheery disposition and her everlasting smile. However, she sometimes displays the old Irish temper. Flo has the distinction of getting away without doing her homework because of her pull with the teachers. When we look back at our high school days, we shall remember Flo ' s beautiful voice, and all the hilarity she caused in glee-club and choir. St. Joseph ' s School. Never tardy. A. A.; Girls ' Business Club; Choir; Girls League, Glee Club; Ingleside Club. LOIS DOTEN “Soft smiles, by human kindness bred. Blond hair, blue eyes and very sweet in the bargain! Although she doesn ' t say much, Lois is one girl who, with a smile, always lends a helping hand. She must have an artistic soul because her aid in decorating helped to put over many a Girls ' League affair. Those characteristics have won Lois a host of friends. Northwest School. Never tardy. Never absent. Choir; Girls ' League. Bill is a great little industrious fellow, always trying his utmost to do his best. Whenever he wasn ' t working for his own good, Bill was working for the good of others. He spoke but little, and when he did give utterance, everyone sat up and recognized the pro¬ found wisdom of his words. That was the reason for his great popularity. Northwest School. Never absent. No demerits. Never tardy. A. A.; Boys ' Commercial Club, President; Dramatic Club, Secretary; Honor Society; PORTAL Board; Prophet. VERONICA DOREY “Sensitive souls have more real life than others. Ronnie had the rare art of being seen and not heard, at least in school. However, from the reports of her intimates, her manners outside were quite contrary. Her popularity and her excellent mark in the Home Economics classes indicate that she will make a good wife! In winter she frequented the pond house or adjacent grounds, having a big time in her quiet way. St. Michael ' s School. Never tardy. Girls ' League; Ingleside Club, Secretary and Treas¬ urer. 1936-D PCCTAL CATHERINE DOYLE “The daintiest last, to make the end most sweet.” Kay has two very distinguishing features: first, her strikingly different coiffure, which was the wonder of every girl in school, and second, her stunning clothes, many of which we understand, she has ably made herself. The fact that Kay gives the boys the run¬ around was quite puzzling to many of us. Mystery adds to the zest of life! Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. A. A.; All Girls ' Sports; Girls ' Business Club; Choir; Girls ' League; Glee Club. mm •1§, s JOHN DOYLE “For brevity is very good.” John deserves the title of one of Weaver ' s quietest boys. He seldom spoke unless spoken to, or unless he had something worthwhile to say. Even when reply¬ ing to queries, John spoke as briefly as possible. Brevity must have been his motto and aim. Yet, ' tis sa d that men of few words are the best. Frank A. Brackett School. Never absent. ROBERT DUNCAN “Work first, and then rest. Bob is a boy who adapts himself to conditions very quickly. He is full of fun and likes to make noise with his heels. His fancy kick procured him a berth on the track team for several seasons. It is said that Bob likes to go downtown to Sunday night movies, but not alone. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. A. A.; Commercial Club; Track Squad. 1330-0 JAMES DUNN “Comb down his hair; look, look! it stands upright.” Have you ever seen Jimmy with his hair askew? If so, it was a momentous occasion, for whether he is playing his favorite sport of baseball or engaged in a more sedentary pastime, Jimmy always endeavors to lock just right. Jimmy was a charter member of the exclusive Half-Round-Table Club which con¬ vened in front of the school library every morning before the final bell. St. Patrick ' s School. Never tardy. A. A. PORTAL EDMUND DUNNE “lie lives to build, not boast. ROBERT DUNNE “Coolness; unconcern.” Rob is a staunch believer in brotherly love. Any¬ one who hinted that his brother was not a good full¬ back could never expect any happy returns from Rob. Ever unconcerned, a burst bomb could have no more effect on him than a mere soap bubble. He seemed to enjoy chauffeuring his friends around to parties. St. Michael ' s School. A. A. Ed ' s powerful frame made him one of the best fullbacks in the district for the past two seasons. During school hours he loved to have his fun. Even at that he was seldom very noisy during his four years with us. He was usually seen walking with a single companion — a feminine companion. St. Michael ' s School. A. A., President; Baseball Squad; Football, Captain; Track Squad. SYLVIA EIDELMAN “ Versatility is a priceless quality.” With her talent for art, Syl has made the most of the opportunities at Weaver in this field. She has also taken supplementary lessons, and we know a success¬ ful career is in store for her. Syl is extremely light on her feet and makes a delightful dancing partner. She is one girl who hasn ' t neglected the lighter side of school life while maintaining a high scholastic standing. Frank A. Brackett School. C. H. L. S.; Girls ' League; Inde Club; Art-Crafts Club, President. ROSALIE ELSON “Ambition has no rest. In order to realize her ambition, Roz studied her stenography faithfully. She longs to be employed in one of Hartford ' s insurance companies. If she keeps up the good work, we have no doubt that she will get there. Roz joined our class at graduation, being another of the three and a half year members. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. ITU-I PCCTAL JACK ETELIS “Plenty of caution hurts nobody. Jack, a well-known chess and checker shark, always managed to get along without much studying and usually had more than enough time for outside recreation. If the world ' s champion checker player ' spots ' me one checker, I can beat him, Jack often said. We hope someday you ' ll beat him on even terms, Jack. Arsenal School. Never tardy. Chess Club; German Club. JAMES FARRELL “You’ve leaked, me too soon, let me slumber again. Jim was often seen running to school in an effort to beat the last bell, but unfortunately, he seldom won out. His alarm clock must have worn itself out from its repeated effort to drag Jim from the arms of Morpheus. He always seemed to have a plentiful supply of excuses on hand though. In spite of this fault Jim seemed to be well liked by everybody. Northwest School. A. A. MORTON FALDMAN “Some touch of Nature’s genial glow. Pep and spirit always come in small packages, and this holds true for Morty, who indeed made an able cheer leader for the Weaver teams. Morty was always full of fun, and this fact gained him many friends. His merry smile almost always radiated innocence, and often fooled even his teacher. Northwest School. A. A.; Baseball, Manager; Cheerleader. 1936-D CORRADO FASI “The innocent seldom find an uneasy pillow.” Charlie should have the strongest pair of arms in the class judging from the pile of books he usually carried home. We wonder if he ever opened them, for he always seemed to be very busy with homework during school hours. When it came to the taking of attendance, Charlie was usually drowsing off with his head out of sight upon a book; the teacher had to look twice! H. P. H. S. PCPTAL MORRIS FELDMAN “No man is born without ambition. Morris ' healthy proportions might suggest a tigerish character, but Mush was always a quiet, peace- loving fellow. He proved his business capabilities with his accomplishments for The Lookout. Mush derived more than ordinary pleasure from the com¬ pany of the fairer sex. But his imitations of radio comedians could have stood improvement! Arsenal School. Never tardy. A. A.; Boys ' Debating Club; LOOKOUT Business Board. MOSES FELDSTEIN “To let him live or not , that is the question.” So perennially jovial a fellow as Moe has never before attended Weaver, we think. But beneath that smile was a seriousness that was at times incom¬ parable. He has his share of brains, but we have never seen his serious side get the better of him for more than a few minutes at a time! Frank A. Brackett School. A. A.; Orchestra. ' CATHERINE FENTON “To a young heart everything is fun.” Kay is a little girl who, in her quiet way, looks mischievous. She has gained many friends while at Weaver because of her gay manner. Catherine be¬ came serious only when called upon for a recitation. Even then we often wondered if she really was con¬ centrating. We suspect that this young lady had some interesting day dreams ! How about it, Kay ? St. Patrick ' s School. Never tardy. Girls ' League. MARY FERLAZO “One school’s loss is another’s gain!” Mary was always bubbling over with the joy of living, ■and she generally kept very busy with her studies and •outside affairs. She made a valuable addition to our class upon her arrival from New Jersey. We have been convinced that her dark curly hair needs no assistance from the beauty parlor! Asbury Park High School, New Jersey. Girls ' League. 19J6-D PORTAL MARY FITZGERALD “Charity and personal force are the only investments worth anything.” Mary ' s infectious laugh has lightened up many a lunch recess. Fitz is probably the promptest girl in Weaver. Due to her everlasting vigilance she was responsible for the non-tardiness of two of her class¬ mates even though she had to leave her house, near the school, at eight o ' clock to rouse them. Her ami¬ ability and humor have been bright spots in our days at Weaver. St. Michael ' s School. Never tardy. A. A.; Girls ' League. ' : ' Z -: CYNTHIA FLANIGAN “Common sense is the favorite daughter of reason.” These who know Cynthia realize that she is not the quiet girl she sometimes appears to be. She is a good athlete though she wasn ' t very active in school sports. Her cheerful disposition and good sense of humor make her a pleasant companion. When she makes up her mind to do a thing, she goes through with it. One could always depend on Sis. Pittsfield (Mass.) High. A. A.; Girls ' Leaders ' Corp; Girls ' League. PEARL FLEISHMAN “Wit is the salt of conversation.” Pearl, the attractive roly-poly lady of our class, pos¬ sesses a grand sense of humor! Her wit has been a source of entertainment to all her friends and ac¬ quaintances. But that ' s not all—she ' s clever too! And to cap it all off, her lovely black curly locks have caused many a less fortunate one to sigh with envy. Northwest School. Girls ' League. Never tardy. wmaamm 1936-B ANNE FLYNN “Sincerity is an openness of heart.” Many eyes have glanced enviously at Anne ' s hair which is always lovely whether it be rain or shine. Her ready wit, friendly manner, and talkative nature have won her many friends. Anne is sincere in everything she does, and in short, is an all-round perfect pal. St. Michael ' s School. Never tardy. A. A.; Girls ' League; Ingieside Club. PORTAL WILLIAM FLYNN “There is no wisdom like frankness.’’ CARLETON FORBES “What a rare gift is that of manners.” A better sport than quiet, poker-faced Carl could not be found in Weaver, and we understand that with his steady expressionless face he makes quite a card shark! Horses were his hobby, and even a streamline power driven vehicle was a second choice to him. Frank A. Brackett School. A. A.; Track Squad. MARY FORTE “I have no time to be tired.” Mary is another of Weaver ' s quietest g rls. We wonder if the expression, Still water runs deep, applies also to her. After seeing her act in several Dramatic Club performances, we are inclined to be¬ lieve it does. She does character sketches very well. We wish you lots of luck in anything you many enter, Mary. St. Patrick ' s School. A. A.; Dramatic Club; Girls ' League. It has long been Bill ' s chief desire to see his name in The Portal, which is another way of saying that he anticipated graduating from this beloved institution of learning. Still, in a way, he dreads the day that he will have to leave Weaver. Don ' t we all. Bill? Frank A. Brackett School. A. A. HELEN FORD “Amiability shines by its own light.” Did you ever see Helen when she didn ' t have a snappy comeback ? Tweets always seemed friend¬ ly to everyone and about everything, except when stenography was mentioned. Ah, there was herWater- loo! Fortunately Helen always recovered sufficiently by lunch period so that she could lead the parade of joyous conversation. St. Joseph ' s School. A. A.; C. H. L. S.; Girls ' League. PeCTAL ROCCO FRANCHI “Good sense, which only is the gift of heaven. Weaver ' s own Mussolini has proved to us that he has some of the abilities which have helped make his namesake so famous. His rippling mellow voice has kept the rest of us in the best of humor while he talked to our teachers of things that went over our heads. A quiet serious fellow, he seems to be well on his way to achievement and distinction in his own field. Northwest School. Boys ' Commercial Club, Vice-President. HAROLD FREIDMAN “Observe the opportunity. That Harold will someday compose an English dic¬ tionary was indicated by the words he used in English classes. It seems that Harold was trying to advertise collegiate style clothes while at Weaver. What ' s that got to do with rugs, Harold? A really polished lady ' s man, he loves to dance; even when he walks that certain swing rhythm is still in evidence. Arsenal School. A. A. HAROLD FREIMAN “Truest friend and noblest foe. Harold is extremely quiet and just a little bashful. It seem s as though nothing frivolous could ever in¬ terest you, Harold. But he is very good natured; in fact, we have yet to see him in a real outburst of temper. His nice set of teeth, he seldom showed. Perhaps the fact that they might be heirlooms is the cause of his hiding them! Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. A. A. 1936-B GOLDA GEHRMAN “The sweetest garland to the sweetest maid. Golda is one of those people who are never noticed until they are not present — then are they missed. Goldie fitted perfectly into the scheme of things at Weaver. Her quietness and charm were splendid ex¬ amples to her classmates. Scholastically, she was a favorite with her teachers; personally, she was a favorite with her classmates. Northwest School. A. A.; A Capella Choir; C. H. L. S, Treasurer, Pres¬ id ent; Choir; Glee Club; Girls ' League; German Club, Secretary; Honor Society; PORTAL Board. PORTAL WALTER GELB “Man was born for tivo things . . . thinking and acting.’’ We doff our hats to Walt for the numerous and successful ventures he has so ably carried on during Its high school days. His splend : d work while editor- .in-chief of The Lookout won him membership in the Honorary society Quill and Scroll —the first Weaver member! Good luck to you, Walt, and may you continue your fine work after leaving the lofty portals of Weaver. Frank A. Brackett School. A. A.; Debating Club; Cross-country team; French Club; Honor Society; Junior Usher; The LOOKOUT, Editor; Nominating Committee; PORTAL Board, Editor; Quill and Scroll; Track Team. GERTRUDE GENT “A good face is a good recommendation.” Gertrude ' s mere presence lent a friendly atmosphere to any group. She could be relied upon to come through in an emergency. It may be said of her that she was always pleasant — pleasant to look at and pleasant to have around. A friendly girl with a friend¬ ly smile, Gert has been a decided asset to our class. Arsenal School. Girls ' League. LOUISE GEORGINE “Quiet persons are ivelcome anyivhere.” Louise ' s good nature gained her many friends at Weaver. She is always friendly and willing to help others. Louise likes to laugh, and you rarely find her without a smile on her face. Her cheerful presence will add a note of brightness wherever she goes. Arsenal School. Never tardy. No demerits. Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. KATHLEEN GIBNEY “Coolness and absence of heat and haste indicate fine qualities.” Heat and haste were practically unknown to Kay. She always proceeded at a leisurely pace when trav¬ ersing the corridors of Weaver. Her even temper was seldom ruffled or disturbed, and even when troubled with a difficult history or stenography problem, she never lost her composure. Add to this Kay ' s wit, frankness, sincerity, and vocal ability, and you can easily see why she was popular. St. Patrick ' s School. Never tardy. No demerits. A. A.; C. H. L. S.; German Club, President; Girls ' League; PORTAL Board; Color Committee. 1936-B PCETAL VICTOR GIUCA “Without ill-will.” Because of illness and injuries, Vic has not been able to win that coveted position on the varsity foot¬ ball team, and has transferred his efforts to studying and eating. However, as a shot-putter and ball re¬ triever, he has made a place for himself on the track and baseball teams. A self-professed and jovial lady- killer, Vic has added another hobby to his list! Northwest School. A. A.; Chemistry Club; Football, Basketball, and Track Squads; Reception Committee. 1 n PEARL GLASSMAN Simplicity of character is no hindrance to subtlety of intellect.” Pearl will make an ideal secretary. She is always pleasant, punctual, and very neat. Her cheerfulness and contagious humor made her an affable and well- liked classmate. We predict that she will marry the boss ' s son. Pearl ' s very sweet smile is one of her well-known characteristics, and her winning person¬ ality gained her a multitude of friends. Holcomb Street School. Never tardy. No demerits. A. A.; Girls ' Business Club; C. H. L. S., Secretary; Girls ' League; Honor Society; Color Committee. VICTOR GLIDER Education and study are the favors of the muses.” When demerits were being given out, Vic was never around. He seemed to have been immune to those pesky things. The reason was, of course, that he conformed to the letter of the law. Vic could cavort and frolic in his own inimitable way, but still remain-a model student. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. No demerits. A. A.; Chemistry Club; German Club. f ' • : • ’ 19J6-B THOMAS GLYNN Joy and Courage make a handsome face.” Tom, or Tommie, is a true lover of the great out-of-doors. Nothing gives him more pleasure than tramping through the snow covered fields with a gun, in search of crows. His popularity is due to the fact that he is so agreeable and easy to get along with. By virtue of his pleasing appearance and per¬ sonality, he is a member of the devil with the women class. Northwest School. Cho;r; Glee Club; A. A.; PORTAL Board; Track Squad. PORTAL GEORGE GOLDSTEIN “Heaven helps those who help themselves.” Gog was ever one of the more popular men of our class. A flash on the dance floor, a brilliant student in class, and an all-around good fellow, he well de¬ served his honors at Weaver, a tribute to his popu¬ larity with all. With his Weaver background, a tooting saxophone, and his boundless ambition, we don ' t see how he can fail to reap future praise for himself and our class. Northwest School. A. A.; Chemistry Club; Debating Club, Secretary; German Club; Junior Usher; Matinee Dance Com¬ mittee, Chairman; Track Squad; Reception Commit¬ tee, Chairman. MARION GOLDBERG “A tender heart, a will inflexible.” Hustle—-bustle—there ' s Marcia in pursuit of one or another of her various appointments in the school clubs. She is a very likeable damsel who is very con¬ scientious and a good sport. Her genial activity on the play committee of the Girls ' League has won her many friends, plus a lot of good fun. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. No demerits. C. H. L. S.; Girls ' League; Ingleside Club; LOOKOUT Typist. VICTOR GOODBERG “The more a man knows, the less he talks. Vic is one of those quiet, easy-going lads who loves to daydream. He could never understand why every one in the class was trying to be so industrious when it was so much nicer to loaf through the period. In spite of his apparent laziness, Vic is no dullard. The fact that he is a member of the Honor Society belies that. So keep on dreaming, Vic, and may all your dreams come true. Northwest School. Honor Society; Junior Usher. HERMAN GOODMAN “1 live in the crowds of jollity.” Hy must have been a firm believer in the old saying live and laugh. Perhaps he thought he might lose a few pounds of his excess weight by such strenuous action. His recitations were always well prepared and although they didn ' t gain him the valedictory of the class, they did gain him many friends (and laughs.) Northwest School. Dramatic Club, President; Glee Club; A Cappella Choir; Debating Club; French Club; Orchestra; Tie Committee. 1936-D rCCTAL MARION GRANE “Thus I steer my hark, and sail on even keel, with gentle gale.” Marion, a willing worker, has helped out a great deal in school activities, especially on The Lookout. She has made many friends at Weaver through her friend¬ ly manner and love of fun. Her sunny smile should cause warmth in some business office! H. P. H. S. A. A.; Girls ' League; LOOKOUT Business Board. MILDRED GRAZIADEI “She always wore a winsome smile.” This dark-haired lass is leaving most of her friends behind her by achieving a double promotion. Despite her shyness, Millie is a friendly sort. And does she enjoy a good time! Her ready laugh is ample proof of that. From our short acquaintance, we vouch that she ' s a darn good sport. Northwest School. Never tardy. Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. EDNA GREENBAUM “Mirror of Constant Faith.” Eddie, though she is the type of girl who does her homework faithfully, is far from being a bore! But once she begins to do a thing it is as good as finished. Her intimate friends know that she likes to talk, once she gets started on a subject! Northwest School. Never tardy. A. A.; Girls ' League. RUTH GREENBERG “Laugh and the world laughs with you.” A tall blond beauty with a twinkle in her eye, and a stick of gum in her mouth! Thus Rae has smilingly obtained all that Weaver could give her. Her social activities seem to have been quite numerous outside of school. Perhaps it ' s due to that lovely blonde hair . . . or again, maybe those blue eyes of hers! Northwest School. Never tardy. Girls ' Business Club; Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. 1936-D PORTAL SYLVESTER GROSSO “The surest way not to fail is to determine to succeed.” This happy little warrior always gave his best to Weaver teachers — which accounts for the fact that he never accepted a defeat in any of his subjects. Short girls are his favorites, and he believes in mixing pleasure with work. Very frequently d d he p:ck up Weaver girls on Blue Hills Avenue, and deliver them with his groceries. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. A. A.; Boys ' Commercial Club, Vice-President. BEATRICE GREENWOOD “She that loves reading has everything within her reach.” Bee is very quiet and unassuming. In class you can scarcely be sure that she is there until you hear the teacher call out her name. She has a pleasant dis¬ position and is as much liked by slight acquaintances as by her own circle of friends. The world can use girls like Bee. Lots of luck! Frank A Brackett School. Never tardy. Girls ' League. JANET GRUBER “Friendship u’ithout deceit.” After eighth grade, Janet deserted us and went to New York. You know the old saying, Distance makes the heart grow fonder. Anyway, when she returned to Weaver, she found her old niche and has been a • welcome Weaverite ever since. Can it be those big brown eyes, or maybe that charming giggle —that win so many lads over to Janet ' s side? Junior High School, 115, N. Y. City. Never tardy. No demerits. A. A.; Girls ' League. ALBERT GRUNDT “Small service is true service u ' hile it lasts.” Bim was one of the quiet boys of the class. On the cinder track he was recognized as a fast man, but in school he was noted for the leisurely manner in which he strolled the corridors. His ability as a gym¬ nast was also well-known. Bim did a very creditable piece of work as cashier of the bank in Office Practice. Northwest School. Never tardy. A, A.; Track Squad. 19J6-B PORTAL LOIS GUBTIL “Sensitive, swift to resent, but as swift in atoning for error. Although somewhat unknown to most of her class¬ mates, we hear from her friends that Lois is quite friendly when you break down that dignified wall of reserve. She loves a good time, and laughs and jokes as heartily as the rest. Her soft, soothing voice is an asset any girl would appreciate. Arsenal School. Never tardy. Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. ROBERT GUINTA “Reason is not measured by size or height, but by principle. This half-sized half-pint has often been the life of the study hall. A gay fellow, but yet a serious one! As a gymnast, he knew how to roll the bones. As a dice-player, he could throw ' em into figure sevens. Withal, we believe we would have missed Bob if he hadn ' t made that double promotion to join our class. Northwest School. A. A. JOHN GUMMER Man is the merriest species of creation.” You ' ll have to get up early in the morning to find Jack unable to return pun for pun on the spur of the moment. He was always ready, in class or out, with a witty reply and per rumors he spend most of his time accummulating a varied and extensive col¬ lection of stock jokes. Jack ' s witticisms are always sprung at crucial moments and have the effect of just slaying ' em. Northwest School. Never tardy. 1936-B JOHN HALISEY “One of the nation’s ‘forgotten men’.” John went his way so quietly and unobtrusively that The Portal Board couldn ' t find out any dirt about him. From his school life we predict that he will join the ranks of the average law-abiding citizens — the bulwark of the nation. St. Thomas Seminary. 14 1 iAI ARTHUR HAMBLETON A man who is hard to satisf y moves fot ward. As a co-holder of the school ' s pole-vaulting mark, Skeets was ever ambitious to lift his lithe body over the bar to a new city record. Skeets was popular with the feminine contingent of our illus¬ trious institution of learning. It must have been due to his athletic activities and his winning smile, which combined to make him a school-wide favorite. Northwest School. Never tardy. A. A.; Boys ' Commercial Club, President; Cross¬ country Team; Track Team. SLOAN HARGER “It is good to love the unknown. Chink is one of those lads who enjoys hunting. Not only does he go afield for pheasants and rabbits, but he also pursues a member of the fair sex now and then. It seemed too bad that they usually didn ' t know about it, Chink, especially after you went to the bother of combing your hair. Holcomb Street School. Never tardy. 1936-B EDWARD HALLORAN, JR. “The wisest, man is he ivho does not think that he is the wisest.” Ed never said much, but we know from his excep¬ tionally high marks that it was not because he had nothing worthwhile to say. We rather suspect that it might have been modesty. However, it did not prevent him from gaining the admiration of all in our class. Years from now we shall look for Ed at the top of the ladder of success. Holcomb Street School. A. A.; Chemistry Club; French Club; Junior Usher; Latin Club; Nominating Committee; Class President. MARY HARDING “A: shy face is better than a forward heart.” Mary has been one of the quietest girls at Weaver, but when she spoke we were sure that it was some¬ thing worth while. She didn ' t major in any one activ¬ ity, but was a person whose presence would have been sadly missed if she were absent. She didn ' t attend many of Weaver ' s social functions, and we ' ve often wondered why. St. Patrick ' s School. Never tardy. Girls ' League. PORTAL ADRIEN HARRIS “flow her fingers went when then moved by note Through measures fine. Adrien was always around when music was needed. Many a time, she has freely and generously donated her services as a piano accompanist to various school organizations. A must be a favorite with the Muses because she also has art at her finger tips. We have noticed her many posters which have decorated the halls of Weaver. We hope that the future will smile pleasantly upon this young lady. Northwest School. Choir; Glee Club, Pianist; Girls ' League, Vice-Pres¬ ident; Inde Club; Orchestra. f CA ' ; i ' ' ’..is? SHIRLEY HAYNES “Modesty is the color of virtue.” Shirley, one of the most modest girls who ever walked the halls of Weaver, was not only active in inter-class sports but also in-various musical affairs where her ability as a cello player lent a mellowness most desirable. Shirley has been one of those fortunate persons whose name has graced the honor roll a number of times, though her modesty would not allow her to boast of it. Northwest School. Never tardy. No demerits. A. A.; Girls ' League; Girls ' Leaders ' Corps; Honor Society; Girls ' Sports; PORTAL Board; Senior Orches¬ tra; Historian. KATHLEEN HECKMAN “Your heart’s desire be with you.” Midge ' s conscientiousness and initiative have been a mark of notice during her high school journey. Her linguistic ability and keen sense of wit seem to be unsurpassable. Her eloquent smiles have been her guiding posts to friendship. Midge ' s apparent ambi¬ tion is in journalism, and here ' s hoping that her dreams will some day come to life. Arsenal School. Girls ' League. Never tardy. : • | ' ,. ■- £? ' laje-c MILTON HELLER “Short and to the point.” This abbreviated bit of humanity has found a warm spot in the hearts of a great many of his fellow class¬ mates. Milt ' s glowing personality and unconscious wit had a stimulating effect in his classrooms. It would be nothing short of a miracle to find him angry or ruffled, for such are not his nature. Northwest School. Never tardy. A. A.; German Club, Treasurer; Cheer Leader. PCCTAL EDWARD HONIBERG “Nothing endures but personal Qualities. Ed ' s closer friends always enjoyed his amusing, subtle humor. For him, every occasion was a chance for a joke or crack. As a soda-jerker, he was a wow, but the job caused our missing him at some of our affairs. Whenever possible, however, Ed was on hand, rooting with all his might. An embryo doctor, we have already chosen him as our medicine man, believing that labor omnia vincit. Arsenal School. Never tardy. A. A.; German Club. JOSEPH HENSON “Young fellows will be young fellows.” Joe is well known and well liked. His vocal ability as a crooner has well earned him the title of Bing. This young man often walked home through the park with the opposite sex. These fair maids always seemed thrilled to have Bing croon to them. He enjoyed fun in the classroom, and worshiped the adding machine in Room 102. Immaculate Conception School. A. A.; Boys ' Commerial Club. T EILEEN HUGHES “Oh, woman, perfect woman.” For a long time everyone wondered why Eileen rushed home from school, especially on Friday. She was usually very silent about her outside activities! In one of those gym-balcony consultations with her friends, she confessed that she spent her weekends in Wethersfield. Perhaps she was more loquacious on these visits than she was while among us! Holcomb Street School. A. A.; Girls ' League. ETHEL HUMPHREY “She who goes slowly, goes ivisely.” There wasn ' t a person in the school who did not ad¬ mire Humps nonchalance, or notice her slow mo¬ tion. She always amused the class with her experi¬ ences, told in her subtle, humorous way. Humps never seemed to get perturbed, no matter what hap¬ pened, but she certainly could perturb certain Weaver athletes. Northwest School. Never tardy. A. A.; Choir; Girls ' League. 1936-B PCCTAL PAUL IACINO An affable and courteous gentleman. No, John Paul Jones is not even a remote descend¬ ant of that illustrious American Naval Commander by whose name he is known. Nevertheless, we must sympathize with him in his latest tragedy. He re¬ ports that he was gypped out of his typing credit because he didn ' t take a commercial cruise! There ain ' t no justice! Arsenal School. BARBARA JEFFERS It is tranquil people who accomplish much. Nothing ever seems to get Barbara down; like a cork she always Bobs up to the occasion. One of her characteristics was that limp wrist movement when she said, Hey, kids, did you hear this? It is reminiscent of Zasu Pitts without the doleful eyes. She and the ever faithful Pearl were interested spec¬ tators at each afternoon of football practice. Oh, my football hero! Northwest School. A. A.; C. H. L. S.; Girls ' League; PORTAL Business Board. 19J6-E CHARLES JACKSON, JR. “Kindness in woman, not their beauteous looks, shall ivin my love.” Chick is a lady ' s man if the world has ever seen one. We guess he never found the kindness, though he was always surrounded by a bevy of beauties! It was a Chick-chick here and a chick-chick there wherever and whenever the girls gathered. It must have been his dimples! Holcomb Street School. A. A.; Chemistry Club; Track Squad. JANIE JENKINS Laugh till the game is played, and be merry, my friends.” Sweets was a dancer and singer of no mean note. Her ability in singing was evidenced by her broadcasts over a local station and her renditions at school af¬ fairs for which her accommodating nature led her to offer her services. Janie was very much interested in New York, but we know not the reason why! Arsenal School. Choir; Glee Club. PCCTAi PEARL KAGAN Never idle a moment, but thvifty and thoughtful of others.” Throughout her school career, Pearl has shown a re¬ markable executive ability, especially in her work as business manager of The Lookout. However, she has not neglected her numerous friends nor her studies, in spite of her responsible position. Pearl, one of those people who are always bustling about and who are always in a hurry, does her work very effici¬ ently. Frank A. Brackett School No demerits. A. A.; Girls ' League; Ingleside Club; Inde Club; The LOOKOUT, Business Manager; PORTAL Board. MINNIE KARP “Merit teas ever modest known.” Minnie, one of our sociable girls, was never too busy to lend a helping hand. Her happy-go-lucky manner turned gray skies blue for many of her classmates. She was interested in sports and could be spied at many games. Her friends agree that there is sure to be fun when Mickey is around. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. Girls ' League. 1936-C MARJORIE JOEL The mildest manners with the bravest heart. Ever modest and quiet, Marjie has nevertheless played quite a major part in our school life. Her con¬ stant good nature with that ever-ready laugh, and her fair-play attitude have won her many admirers. Despite circumstances unknown to most of her class¬ mates, this dark-haired lass has attained that height desired by many of us, namely, the Honor Society. Northwest School. Girls ' League; Honor Society. RUTH KAPLAN “Variety is the spice of life.” Ruthie ' s pleasing personality and New Jersey accent have distinguished her from her other classmates and made us realize that the New Jerseyites lost a great asset when she honored Weaver with her presence. Her ready laugh and sparkling blue eyes have caused her to be singled out from the rest of us mediocre people! Northwest School. A. A.; Girls ' League. PCCTAL FLORA KATZ “Her words are trusty heralds to her mind.” Where Flo gets her endless vitality has been a source of wonder to her friends. Yet we are bound to contract some for ourselves when in her company. Her sense of humor is superb, and no one has seemed to make such a hit with the faculty as this petite femme. A merry twinkle, a witty remark, and be¬ hold—Flo. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. Girls ' League; Girls ' Business Club, Secretary; Typist for PORTAL Board. NATALIE KATZ “Nothing is impossible to a determined will.” A tall, striking blonde girl is Natalie. Quite active in school affairs, she was seldom seen when she wasn ' t talking. Nat, an ardent music-lover, is an accom¬ plished musician herself. She showed her ability in dramatics by her fine performance in Berkeley Square. Natalie, with her talent and perseverance, will make a name for herself, either in the world of music or dramatics. Northwest School. A. A.; Choir; Dramatic Club; French Club; Girls ' League; LOOKOUT Business Board. ROSLYN KATZ “Virtue is like a rich stone, best plain set.” Ros was one of our art students who put her heart and soul into the subject. As you may have noticed, this interest brought her the honorable position of president of one of the art clubs. She is a helpful sort of person, always present to sympathize with less fortunate students. Northwest School. Never tardy. C. H. L. S.; Chemistry Club; Girls ' League; Inde Club, President. . mn| 1936-B RUTH KATZ “ ’ 2 ' is good nature only wins the heart.” Ruth always enjoyed a good joke on herself or on someone else. She is good-natured, in fact almost too good-natured. Her winning personality has won her many friends and good times, and with her name we associate sincerity and friendliness. We can express our admiration for her by saying, Hats off to a good sport. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. A. A.; Girls ' Business Club; Junior Orchestra. PCUTAL CALVIN KEDES The world knoivs nothing of its greatest men. m % r Don ' t be surprised if you someday read about this great soloist who will play at the Bushnell Memorial with some well-known Philharmonic Symphony Or¬ chestra. Two characteristics in Cal enable us to make these predictions: his musical ability and the way he wears his hair. Cal collects pictures of girls; it ' s his hobby. Oh, yeah! Arsenal School. Interhigh Orchestra; Senior Orchestra; Band. CATHERINE KEEGAN She was a scholar, and a ripe and good one. Kay is the ideal girl athlete of Weaver. She entered wholeheartedly into all the sports offered to girls. Kay was a True Blue girl, a good sport and a good student as she often made the honor roll. She was always quiet in the class rooms, but possessed a cheerful and winning personality. Northwest School. Never tardy. Never absent. No demerits. A. A., Vice-President; Girls ' Leaders ' Corps, Presi¬ dent; Girls ' League; Honor Society; All Girls ' Sports; Testatrix. HELEN KELLY Her ways are ways of pleasantness.” Helen ' s laughing eyes and cheery smile have won her many friends at Weaver. She has a keen wit and al¬ ways appreciates a good joke. Helen is one of those rare people who never let their social life interfere with studies! St. Patrick ' s School. A. A.; Girls ' Business Club; Girls ' League. 1936-B JUNE KEHOE A lovely girl is above all rank.” June was without doubt one of the most popular girls in the class. Her radiant personality and wit won her many friends among both sexes. Her giggle was infectious and sometimes literally shook her desk. Judging from June ' s appointments outside of school, she must have had difficulty in doing her homework so thoroughly! Frank A. Brackett School. A. A.; Girls ' League; Reception Committee. PCCTAL MADELINE KENNEDY “Bring friendly is the best way to make friends.” Madge was a happy-go-lucky young girl with a particular delight for walking the streets about her house for the sport of it (?) That Madge gets along so well with her pals can easily be attributed to her agreeable nature and friendly attitude. Northwest School. Never tardy. A. A.; Girls ' League; Ingleside Club; LOOKOUT Circulation Board. MIRIAM KRECHEVSKY “Thy modesty’s a candle to thy merit.” Mir is a good-natured lass who has the most friend¬ ly traits. We discovered long ago that her heart is in the right place. If a cheerful and pleasant smile is sufficient evidence of this, we are convinced. Miriam is also equipped with the rare gifts of efficiency, silence, and modesty. Alfred E. Burr School. Never tardy. C. H. L. S.; Girls ' League. 1936-B NORMA KERSHENBAUM “Friendship without deceit.” Here ' s another Latin worm, one of the few girls who has pursued this subject to its extremes. Normie ' s ever-present vivacity and jovial manners are her dis¬ tinguishing characteristics. Her pet pastime seems to be dancing, which she has mastered in an excellent fashion. Yes, sir, Normie is a good sport and an all- weather friend. Arsenal School. Never tardy. Girls ' League. MARY KYTE “There is nothing worth the winning but laughter and the love of friends.” Oftentimes Emily had us wondering because she showed so much pep for a girl her size. She must take the advertisements to heart and eat great amounts of cereal for breakfast! She is a popular talkative girl, and her gay clothes have brightened many a weary day for us. Northwest School. A. A.; Art-Crafts Club; Girls ' League; LOOKOUT Business Board. PCCTAL MARJORIE LANCASTER “A shy face is better than a forward heart.” JACK LASSOW ‘‘Bid me discourse, I will enchant thine ear. This gay young man, well-known around the halls of Weaver, both for his ability to charm members of the fair sex and for his wit, had the amusing habit of slipping puns (in stage whispers) into the words of the teacher. To the sorrow of his friends, this ardent fisherman constantly repeated the story of the battle he had when he pulled a three-inch trout out of Lake Blankety-Blank. Northwest School. A. A.; Track Squad. GLADYS LAVOVITCH ‘‘Woman’s greatest asset is modesty. Goodie would try anything once, and even twice if she survived the first attempt. She was unique without being eccentric. Who else but Goodie would think of substituting tooth powder for talc at a school per¬ formance? Her favorite hobby is what goes on back stage, and her special haunts were the Avery and Bushnell Memorials. In passing, we would say that Goodie may be relied upon to do the unexpected! H. P. H. S. Never tardy. A. A.; Chemistry Club; C. H. L. S.; Girls ' League. 193C-D Margie gives a very deceiving appearance, for at first glance, one thinks that she is very quiet and bashful; but that is only her reserve. Underneath it all, she is very happy-go-lucky and enjoys a good time. Margie has been a faithful supporter of all of Weaver ' s activities, and has often given her services to the advantage of the school. Holcomb Street School. Never tardy. A. A.; Girls ' League. ANINA LATTANZIO ‘‘The laughter of girls is, and ever ivas, among the most delightful sounds of earth,.” Nina, a little girl with a great big infectious giggle and a merry slant on life, is a crack dress¬ maker and cannot understand the poor unfortunates who worry over the outcome of their handiwork. But Nina does do her share to help them whenever her assistance is needed. Northwest School. Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. PORTAL ROBERT LEBER Laugh, for the time is brief. What-a-man Leber! Graduating in 3 V 2 years is some feat, you can bet your boots. Hilarious and how! Still this tall young fellow got along all right with his teachers. Beware of him, amorous females, for he ' s tall, dark, and handsome. Holcomb Street School. Never tardy. A. A. IRA LEVY it is the contest that delights us, not the victory. Weaver scores again! Yes, Abbey made the point. Whether a touchdown, basket, or home run, this three letter man often was the impetus behind the ball. Outstanding in Weaver athletics, he was chosen a member of the 1935 All-City Football team. We hope it is a stepping stone to greater glory, and with Abbey carrying the ball, the odds are favorable. Holcomb Street School. A. A.; Baseball Team; Football Team; Basketball Team; Class Marshal. ROBERT LEVINE A little nonsense, now and then, is relished by almost all men. Though Rube ' s jokes are rarely understood by his listeners (or sufferers,) his sense of humor has made him popular with all his classmates. We all expected Rube to get the highest mark in his math, classes, and he seldom disappointed us. There is not much of him, but what there is has made our time at Weaver more enjoyable. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. A. A.; Chemistry Club; Debating Club; French Club; Track Squad; Tie and Color Committees, Chairman. 1936-B ESTHER LEWIS The hand that follows intellect can succeed. Tall, lithe, a captivating smile, and intelligent with it all! The basketball team would have descended into the depths of despair without her easy reach. You know, it ' s these quiet people who reach such places as the honor society. Esther ' s a girl who will be the pride and joy of some big boss. We ' re waiting, Miss Lewis. Northwest School. Never tardy. A. A.; Girls ' Basketball; C. H. L. S.; Girls ' Business Club; Girls ' League; Honor Society. PCKTAL PEARL LEWIS “Self-i ossession is the backbone of charm. EPHRAM LIBBIN “Ripe in wisdom was he, but patient and simple. Yessir, he ' s a night owl in every respect. His common sense and wisdom and his liking for night life, all contribute something to this appellation. Fikey is also a speaker of note, having carried off prizes in several contests. A jovial and agreeable fellow, he will laugh even at your worst jokes to make you feel good. Libbin has the happy knack of succeeding in everything he attempts. Frank A. Brackett School. A. A.; Boys ' Glee Club; Honor Society; Junior Usher; PORTAL Board. Paris has nothing on Pearl when it comes to or¬ iginality and change of hairdress. Throughout high school, Pearl was always among the first to try the new styles, and one was just as becoming to her as another. Pearl ' s school day ended promptly at two o ' clock—and then to a duty at which she greeted many of her fellow-students—at a local beauty salon. Northwest School. Choir; Girls ' League. RUTH LIBMAN A contented heart is an even sea in the midst of all storm.” Generousness, wittiness, daintiness, and industrious¬ ness constitute Ruthie. Her friendliness and pleasing personality acted as harbingers in gaining her ac¬ quaintances. Gazing into the depths of Ruthie ' s eyes, who could resist their mischievous twinkle and sparkling merriment? A gloomy, dismal day was often suddenly transformed into a bright cheerful one by the sunny appearance of Ruthie. Northwest School. Girls ' League; Ingleside Club; LOOKOUT Business Board; Choir. DORIS LICHTENBAUM “And peacefully she tvent her way.” Dot ' s quiescent manner tends to create a similar atmosphere. She has quietly passed her four years at Weaver, not entering into school activities very much. However, she is well liked by her close friends, towards whom she loses her quiet manner and be¬ comes quite friendly. Northwest School. Never tardy. Girls ' League. 1936-B PORTAL RICHARD LUNDIN “Silence never betrays you.” Dick, a quiet and unassuming lad, loves the out- of-doors. Hunting and fishing are his favorite sports, and he is an expert in making artificial fishing lines. Partly because of his pastimes he did not go for the gals although he is physically qualified for such a delicate and sometimes dangerous pursuit. In fact he has often blushed when some comely lass cast a smile in his direction. Holcomb Street School. Never tardy. BELLA LURIE “As merry as the day is long.” Belle has left with us an impression of the interest she has in her work. Judging by results, we are con¬ fident this efficient girl will be a successful stenog¬ rapher. Her naturally curly hair has been the envy of the less fortunate girls of Weaver. Arsenal School. Basketball; Girls ' League. JEROME LYNCH “Good at a fight but better at play.” Jerry has been a genial and effervescent youth who would rather argue than eat, or study. His powers of persuasion are mighty, and he exercises them both in the classroom and on the ball field. His second love is sports, and he has virtually lived in the Park during the baseball and football seasons. Northwest School. A. A. 1936-B ANGELINE MACALUSO “Your heart’s desire be with you.” Lee ' s vitality and joviality seemed to be ever-pres¬ ent, both in and out of school. Because she is so frank and hilarious, she has been able to accumulate many friends. Strolling indifferently through Weaver ' s cor¬ ridors emitting musical strains not harsh to the ear, Lee ' s hi-you-toots was not infrequent. Success in your future studies, Lee! St. Michael ' s School. Never trady. Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. 3 4 I IAL ROSALIE MACK “Nothing is impossible to industry. JOHN MAINES “Your Hero should always be tall you know. This young man, over six feet tall, speaks in a down east dialect which caused teachers no end of trouble when he recited! Especially interested in fishing and hiking, he spent his summers in Maine indulging in these enjoyable pursuits. With the coming of sum¬ mer he will have more time to devote to a young Miss who must like them tall, dark, and handsome. Holcomb Street School. Never tardy. Never absent. A. A. JOYCE MANNS “.4 face with gladness overspread. What a giggle! You can always distinguish Joyce in a group. No matter when you meet her, she has that wink and friendly word. In gym and study hall she was the center of that noisy bunch which always seemed to be enjoying itself. Northwest School. A. A.; Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. icue-B Mickey (although she still doesn ' t think she has a nickname) was a high school student in the true sense of the word. Throughout her course she has taken her studies seriously and done them system¬ atically. Her work, always well done, has been ac¬ claimed by her teachers, and her easy good nature and friendship have been appreciated by her class¬ mates. St. Michael ' s School. C. H. L. S.; Chemistry Club; Girls ' League; Honor Society. MARY MALONE “Patience and fortitude conquer all things. Mary ' s cheerfulness and friendliness have made her well liked at Weaver. A hard and very efficient worker, she always had a lot of books and papers, work which had to be done and which she saw fin¬ ished. Mary has done much in her quiet way to help Weaver. Darien High School. Girls ' League; Ingleside Club; Secretary for LOOK¬ OUT. PCETAL GERTRUDE MARKOWITZ “May you live all the days of your life.” With her gay smile, merry disposition, and the rose in her hair, Senorita Buttons Markowitz was the center of many a male huddle. An athlete and a good sport, she could surely hurl a mean basketball. As for Sang-froid, she came off with honors in a verbal tilt with an English teacher whose very glance was wont to shrivel his opponent to nil. H. P. H. S. A. A.; All Girls ' Sports; C. H. L. S.; Chemistry Club; Girls ' Leaders ' Corps; Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. ALBERT MARTOCCI “Some touch of Nature’s genial glow.” A!, a roguish sort of fellow, could usually be found at the source of all mischief—if one searched hard enough, for he had a knack of looking innocent. But Al was well-liked by the boys, not to mention the g rls. Wherever his rotund face appeared one also found merriment. Northwest School. Never tardy. MARY MASCOLO “The badge of honesty is simplicity. Without apparent effort, Mary has attained a high scholastic standing as well as many lasting friend¬ ships. It was quite interesting to see Mary blush, for this is a rare accomplishment among Weaver stu¬ dents. She certainly deserves the success in the busi¬ ness world for which she has been striving. Arsenal School. Never tardy. No demerits. Girls ' League; Honor Society; PORTAL Board. 1936-D CALVIN MASS “Repose and cheerfulness are the badge of the gentlemen.” Though burdened by after-school labor Cal had time to earn the name of friend from many a boy and girl too. He was not a glowing genius in the classroom, yet his marks seldom hovered so low as the failing point. To such an agreeable chap we all wish the best of luck. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. A. A.; PORTAL Business Board. PCCTAL CHARLOTTE MAXFIELD “For she lives twice who can employ the present well and e’en the past enjoy.” Charlotte likes sports, and participated in many of the girls ' athletic activities. Her fame as a good candy maker spread throughout Weaver, and it was always a special treat when she brought samples. Incidentally we ' ve noticed Charlotte s preference seems to be toward H. P. H. S. graduates. H p H S. Never tardy Girls ' Leaders ' Corps; Girls ' League. marie McCarthy She that was fail ' and never proud , had a tongue at will and yet never was loud.” Marie is one of our sports enthusiasts, and participat¬ ed in all of the girls ' athletic activities. Although she gives the appearance of a shy little girl, we all know that looks can be deceiving, especially in her case. From her many friends we learn that Marie is an all round good sport whose equal would be hard to find anywhere. St. Joseph ' s School. Never tardy. A. A.; Girls ' Leaders ' Corps, Vice-President, Treasur¬ er; Girls ' League; All Girls ' Sports. 1936-B ELSIE MATERA “Sincerity is the most compendious wisdom.” Elsie is a dainty petite girl of whom every one was fond. Her dark brown eyes sparkled with mischief as she flitted through the corridors. Belying the first impression she creates, Elsie is a rather serious girl with a determined character. She was also a good student, and a favorite with the entire school. Northwest School. A. A.; Chemistry Club, Secretary; Girls ' League. FRED MAZZOTTA ‘’.4 man he seems of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows.” Mazzotta is a chap addicted to science in any form. We could bet he has learned everything possible that concerns science. His athletic ability landed him a place on the class basketball team, and his broad smile also landed him a big berth in the estimation of his classmates. We can commend him, in addition, for his never being grouchy, and having a smile at the most trying of times. Hartford Public High School. A. A. UCCTAL . Harriet McCullough “A light heart lives long. Mickey —the all-round athlete! Her friends often wondered how she managed to get to school on time as often as she did. She got out of homework when she went out at night or didn ' t feel like doing it, which was frequent. She amazed her classmates with arguments which have caused many a teacher to rescind demerits. Her gay chatter and giggle bright¬ ened many dull moments. Northwest School. A. A.; All Girls ' Sports; Art-Crafts Club; Girls ' Lead¬ ers ' Corps; Girls ' League. HAVIS MEDNICK “By medicine life may be prolonged.” Give Hav a twenty-two rifle, a few rounds of am¬ munition, and a forest stocked with game, (which will still be there after the ammunition is gone) and you ' ll have him in all his glory. Believe it or not, but Hav blushes quite often, though not because of bashfulness. The real cause is unknown, but it may be due to absent-mindedness. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. A. A. 193C-B JOHN McLOUGHLIN “When good natured people leave us, we look forward with extra pleasure to their return.” Now that Mac is leaving Weaver, its corridors will miss the joyful ring of his voice. (As will certain young women!) He was one fellow who always made a gathering happy with his bright remarks, especially since the night during the senior year when he was accidentally tripped and his head bumped on the ice of the Keney Park Pond. St. Patrick ' s School. A. A. FREIDA MELICOVSKY “.4 good name is better than riches.” Fre has the distinction of being a few inches taller than her sister, but even so they have often been mis¬ taken for each other. We know that her quiet man¬ ner and pleasing disposition have acquired for her the confidence of her classmates. Fre ' s work for The Lookout has proved her capability. Northwest School. No demerits. Girls ' Business Club; Girls ' League; Ingleside Club; LOOKOUT Business Board. PCCTAL CLARA MENDALL “Moderation is safe. A quiet, somewhat serious fair lass is Clara. All her high school years have been spent at Weaver, al¬ though she hails from Maine and still retains the precise, charming, soft-voiced speech of that state. A friendly soul and a good sport, Clara ever yearns for the old-fashioned ways of the world. Northwest School. Never tardy. Girls ' League. JOHN MERRICK “Those curious locks so aptly turned.” John ' s curly hair was the envy of the boys, an object of admiration to the girls, but a source of vexation to him. He was the possessor of a tall well-developed physique, a mischievous smile, and a keen sense of humor. His pleasing personality won him numerous friends. Not a few of the members of the fairer sex will regret John ' s departure from Weaver. Holcomb Street School. Never tardy. A. A. LILLIAN MELICOVSKY ‘‘Good luck go with thee. We congratulate Lil on her good nature when mis¬ taken for her sister, and we have found that she has her own pleasant individuality. All sports interest her, but her favorite game is Monopoly. Lil has al¬ ways been ready to help out, and has been kept busy with extra-curricula activities. Northwest School. No demerits. Girls ' Business Club; Girls ' League; Ingleside Club; LOOKOUT Business Board. MARSHAL MERKIN ‘‘None hut himself can be his parallel.” I Hidden behind those glasses are two eyes full of mirth, and we hear that they are the windows of the soul. Merk was one who believed in a joke, no matter where it was practiced—even in a Latin class! Though short in stature, this did not cramp Merk ' s profound knowledge, which showed itself at the right and proper moment. Frank A. Brackett School. A. A.; Chemistry Club, Vice-President; French Club; PORTAL Board; Honor Society; Junior Usher; Motto Committee. PCCTAL ANITA MILLER “Nothing at times is more impressive than silence.” Anita, who is a very conscientious worker, has al¬ ways been helpful and courteous to her classmates. She will surely be a valuable addition to the business world due to her ability in the commercial studies. Anita ' s pleasant disposition won her the friendship of all who came in contact with her. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. No demerits. Art-Crafts Club; Girls ' League. ROSEMARY MOLLOY “Strange to the world she ivore a bashful look.” Mosie was the actress of our class, a fact which she proved by her portrayals in the Dramatic Club plays. She spent a lot of time in the library satis¬ fying her crave for Shakespeare. However, the libra¬ ry could not keep Mosie from an FERA dance, for she was a familiar figure at all of them. Her bash¬ ful greetings in the corridor were very deceiving, for she was most prominent for her good-fellowship. Northwest School. A. A.; Choir; Dramatic Club, Secretary; Girls ' League; Prophetess. LILLIAN MISCHEL “High erected thoughts seated in a heart of courtesy. Lil is a rather easy-going young person who has personality, energy, and also an alert keen mind. When brains were distributed, someone left a big heap on Lil ' s doorstep. It may surprise her class¬ mates, but we found out she really does like walking, especially from West Hartford. Lil ' s perseverance and persistence will always come in handy. Northwest School. Never tardy. No demerits. A. A.; Girls ' League; Honor Society; PORTAL Board. DOROTHY MORGAN “Humor is the foam on the wave of life. Peanut may be small, but when it comes to appre¬ ciating some good fun, she ' s always among the first to issue forth a great big laugh. She does her part, too, in making others enjoy the brighter side of life. Peanut ' s greatest interest was not in school, as her friends know; she had a greater and more in¬ tense interest elsewhere. Arsenal School. A. A.; Choir; Girls ' Glee Club; Girls ' League. PCPTAL ROBERT MOSES “A man of mark.” Bob was truly a man of mark. He didn ' t star in ath¬ letics or shine in his studies. He distinguished himself in a field all his own. Many boys have occasionally come to school minus a tie, but Bob holds the record. He attended high school for four years and never once wore a cravat! But all in all Bob was quiet and well liked, especially when he was on the stage. Northwest School. A. A.; Art-Crafts Club; Chemistry Club; Dramatic Club. AARON NABOICHECK “He has a work, a life purpose.” In chemistry, Aaron became really proficient in the art of almost blowing himself up. Then again as a leading spirit of the Dramatic Club, the barefoot bQy with legs of tan displayed some fine emoting. He is equally skilled in the sports. Butch vows he ' ll remain a bachelor, for she likes a Spanish type home and he just loathes that kind. Holcomb Street School. Never tardy. A. A.; Basketball Squad; Chemistry Club, President; Dramatic Club; LOOKOUT Business Board; Track Squad. ERWIN NEEDLES “The gods are on the side of the strong. Erwins football prowess deserves commendation, he being the only player playing every minute of every game last season. Add to this advantage his track ability, and you have Pins Needles. Yea, and in¬ deed he was one of the best dressed men of our class. May you succeed as well in the game of life as you succeeded in bowling over members of the opposing football team. Holcomb Street School. Never tardy. No demerits A. A., Secretary; Chemistry Club; Football Team; Track Team. MARGERY NELSON “.4 little girl with sunshine in her hair.” Marge ' s air of innocence is surely deceiving! To look at her you would never believe that she has a dev¬ ilish streak in her, but she has! You could always depend on Marge to put a little laughter into the class period. Northwest School. Choir; Girls ' Leaders ' Corps; Girls ' League. AIM PCCTAL MILTON ORENSTEIN “Let music sound, for he doth make his song. Did you know a musical genius was among us? Milt Orenstein! He played the viola in the Inter-High and belonged to the Glee Club, Choir, and Orchestra. Orenstein ' s a very humorous fellow and was usually very good-natured. His one fault, admitted even by himself, is his tendency to procrastinate! Frank A. Brackett School. A A.; Choir; Glee Club; Inter-High Orchestra. LOUISE PARKS “The enthusiastic and pleasing illusion of youth.” Reet has a crack ready for all occasions and more than once brought to some of her friends those happy moments! She ' s a good sport and will laugh her heartiest even though your joke is a little stale. We haven ' t seen much of Reef ' s dancing, but we understand that she ' s an ardent admirer of this favor¬ ite indoor sport. Northwest School. A. A.; Girls ' League. ROBERT PARISI “Art is indeed not the bread but the wine of life.” Modest and mild of manner, Bob of a certainty possesses those aesthetic qualities so much admired by his classmates. He ' s the tops in every kind of art and indeed looks his role. He dances like a pro¬ fessional and has few equals in making those ivory keys respond to his magic touch. In such a manner is Bob progressing that we ' re quite certain we ' ll some¬ day see his name in Who ' s Who. Northwest School. Art-Crafts Club. BEATRICE PASTER “Patience and endurance are the essence of granite soids. Perhaps Bea ' s outside activities made her the effi¬ cient manager that she was in her school work—-and without any apparent worry about it. At any rate, she managed very nicely to collect a large number of friends who all find Bea sociable and willing to do her part. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. i J • i I M -I PCPTAL BELLA PASTERNACK “Teeth, like falling snow.” Belle—a name that ' s the key to the character of a prominent young Weaver girl. The deep tones of a bell suggest her deep, clever mind. The light, gay bell tones suggest the Belle of the Matinee Dances and many other social functions. And that winning smile of hers accompanied all her accomplishments! Oh yes, Weaver will be able to slap itself on the back someday for having had Belle grace its crowded halls. Northwest School. Never tardy. Girls ' Business Club; Girls ' League, Secretary; Honor Society; Ingleside Club; LOOKOUT Editorial Board; Ring Committee; PORTAL Board; Salutatorian. RHEA PASTERNACK “It is good to lengthen to the last a sunny mood.” With a twinkle in her eyes and a smile on her face, Rhea entered our class as a cheerful and welcome addition. Her interest in the Girls ' League and the Girls ' Business Club showed us what a conscientious and willing worker she was. Rhea was rarely seen without her bosom pal, Ruth, and together they made a loyal pair, full of school spirit. Holcomb Street School. Never tardy. No demerits. Girls ' Business Club, Vice-President and Treasurer- Girls ' League; Ingleside Club; PORTAL Board. 1 ■£- u ■cr ROBERT PERKINS “The modest man has everything to gain.” “Bob was recognized as one of the strong, silent men, everywhere but on the baseball diamond. As the man behind the iron mask he fulfilled his duty of talking it up very well. Bob was a good catcher, even though he didn ' t make the school team. He has those qualities of being steady, industrious, and am¬ bitious—traits which we are sure will lead him on to success. Northwest School. A. A. MARY PERRONE “Gentle manners prove irresistible in women.” Mare was known as the locker-room soloist because those walls used to echo her strain of You Hit the Spot. She was a prominent member of the Leaders because of her work on the baseball and basketball teams. Everyone regretted her ankle injury which hindered her playing for some time. We can ' t seem to get Mare away from the gym, for she found evening pleasure there too—along the terpsichorean line. Holcomb Street School. Never tardy. A. A.; Girls ' Leaders ' Corps; Girls ' League; Girls ' Basketball. 19J6-C PORTAL MARION PERSKY “ Zealous, yet modest. “Babe is nice and small! She lately has succumbed to the Hepburnian influence and blossomed forth in a charming profusion of curls on her forehead. But beneath that frivolous head dress lies an intelligence that Weaver may well boast of in future years. Marion ' s cheerful helpfulness to her classmates and her extreme modesty have won that little lady many friends. Keep it up, Marion! Arsenal School. Never tardy. Girls ' League; Honor Society. JOHN PETERSEN “ Clear-eyed and clean and sound to the core of him.” Although he is quiet and unassuming, “Pete has a personality which made him popular with his teachers. His blue eyes and engaging smile quickly win many friends for him. He seldom came to class unprepared and could always be counted on for a good recitation. A fine looking lad, we found him an all-round good fellow. Arsenal School. Never tardy. A A.; PORTAL Business Board; Class Treasurer. JEROME PESKIN “Always in the midst of things.” As he played on his big bass viol— Tall, with a voice about as deep as that bass of his that lent its grunts to many musical functions, Jerry ' s also a lad with a mind that has put his name on the honor roll most of the time. And, say, did he know his history! Anyway, Jerome Raymond knows too much to remain a nonentity. Northwest School. Chemistry Club; Choir; Debating Club; German Club, Vice-President; Glee Club; Inter-High Orchestra; Senior Orchestra. ANNE PINSKY “There is none truer-hearted.” Ann is a quiet, reserved person. Those who were included in her circle of acquaintances found her to be a cheerful and sincere friend. Ann particularly enjoys dancing and taking long walks. May your future be as sunny as you have been at Weaver! Northwest School. Never tardy. Girls ' League. 1936-B OCCTAL BERNARD POMERANTZ “Great thoughts come from the heart.” Take Demosthenes, Marc Anthony, Webster, and who beats them all out? You ' ve guessed it. Our hero, Palmy Pomerantz, a great exponent of the forensic art and also quite an enthusiast about German! We ' ll ever remember Bernie as the man with the smile. Northwest School. Never tardy. A. A.; Boys ' Debating Club; German Club, Vice-Pres¬ ident. ANNA PULITO “Correct in every particular.” Everyone know Ann ' s neatness, for she usually let it speak for her. Her preciseness prevailed not only in her dress but even in her actions which is shown by her record of punctuality. Ann ' s ability as a seam¬ stress explained her extra hours in the home econom¬ ics room—at least those hours when she was not playing baseball or basketball. Holcomb Street School. Never tardy. A. A.; C. H. L. S.; Girls ' Leaders ' Corps; Girls ' League; Girls ' Sports. 1936-B HILDA PODNETSKY “Deep brown eyes running over ivith glee.” Hilda—gay, vivacious, charming. A fetching twinkle in her eye and the enviabl e wit of her mind promise a brilliant future. Of no little regard is her charming smile that won for her the many friends she has. Hilda gladly gave a hand to make every school social a success. Northwest School. French Club, Vice-President; Girls ' League, Vice- President; Girls ' Leaders ' Corps; Matinee Dance Committee; Reception Committee. ETHEL POMERANTZ “Vitality rather than perfection is the measure of achievement.” The stage has a strong attraction for Eddie, and dramatics is her chief interest. Though she has al¬ ways been enthusiastic towards her studies and to¬ wards her social life while at Weaver, her eager attitude was somewhat squelched in the American History class. With her dancing feet Eddie has al¬ ways been the life of a party. Frank A. Brackett School. A. A.; Girls ' Business Club; Girls ' League; Inde Club; Ingleside Club. ID OCTAL ANNE RADVILLE “Retiring from the popular noise, I seek an unfrequented place to find some ease.” Anne, one of the quiet and naturally reticent mem¬ bers of the class, has gained the respect of her fellow students. She is a deliberate speaker and says noth¬ ing that she is not sure she can continue to uphold. Though never seeming to be in a hurry to arrive at any special place, Ann always gets where she wants to go. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. No demerits. Girls ' League. BENJAMIN RATNER “Calm amidst the angry waves.” Ben ' s ambition during his years at Weaver was to run the 100 at least three seconds faster than the world ' s record of 9.4 seconds. Though he proved to be a sprinter of note, we regret to say that his ambition has not yet been fulfilled! But we hope it ' s in the books for this quiet, easy-going fellow to make his mark in this tough, old world of ours. Northwest School. A. A.; Track Squad. SYLVIA REICHLIN “She takes a living, loving, interest in the youth of the land.” Combine a bit of seriousness and a bit of laughter, add a good amount of sportsmanship and willingness to help, mix with a generous amount of wit and learn¬ ing, and you have Syl. This girl derived enjoyment from books, and delighted us when she told of what she had read. Syl ' s optimism was a great help to those poor unfortunates who dreaded report card time. Holcomb Street School. Never tardy. A. A.; C. H. L. S.; Chemistry Club; French Club; Girls ' League. 19J6-B JOSEPHINE REILLY “There is no point high enough that one can say ‘this is the peak’.” Jo is the happy-go-lucky sort of person who finds- fun in anything that may happen her way. Although her main interests were away from school life, she managed to find the bright side of school activities and also helped to cheer up the lives of her fellow classmates. We know you ' ll succeed, Jo! Northwest School. A. A.; Girls ' League. PORTAL SAUNDER RIFKIN “Follow your honest convictions and he strong.” New York ' s loss and Weaver ' s gain—that is Ripper. He was always ready to debate on sub¬ jects of merit, but good-naturedly of course. Those good-looking features of his were not able to be hidden behind his specs. With an amiable dis¬ position and intelligence to spare, Ripper should be popular in his future years. Herman Ridder Junior High School, Bronx, N. Y. A. A.; Chemistry Club; Tie Committee. JOSEPH ROBBIN “When youth and pleasure meet, to chase the glowing hours u’ith flying feet. It often seemed to us that Cunnie ' s only aim at school was to fulfill a noble ambition of bringing joy to others. Towering tail, he was a power to be con¬ tended with on the basketball court. Serious and happy-go-lucky at one and the same time, Joe was a friendly fellow to have around, for he could always keep one interested in something or other. Frank A. Brackett School. A. A. S I M -I VICTOR RIBERDY “The silent man does not find it necessary to apologize for so many foolish mistakes. When it comes to keeping silent, Colonel takes the cake. Even his closest friends admit that he is seldom talkative. Perhaps he is deep in thought. His silence is really a gift since there seemed to have been so few students who were able to keep quiet for even a few seconds. Arsenal School. Never tardy. A. A. STEPHEN RILEY “A true gentleman and a scholar. Steve ' s ability to answer questions for the Weav er teachers rivaled his ability in hockey and tennis. When called on in class, one could not help but ad¬ mire and wonder at his soft, moderated tone and the hidden power which should enable Steve to go a long way. Weaver no doubt will some day boast of her illustrious son—famous Mr. Riley! St. Joseph ' s School. A. A.; Chemistry Club, Treasurer; French Club, Sec¬ retary; Latin Club; Honor Society; Junior Usher; Ring Committee; PORTAL Board, Business Manager; Valedictorian. t PCCUL BARBARA ROBINSON “A smile that glow’d Celestial rosy red, love’s proper hue.” To be acquainted with Bob was to think her sophisticated. To know her intimately, however, was to enjoy the companionship of a good sport. Maybe this is the reason for her many close friends. Barbara was an ardent sport ' s fan, and she did some remark¬ able work on the ice in winter. Also, Bob always could be depended upon for a good pun. Northwest School. GENEVIEVE ROGERS “The flower of meekness on a stem of grace.” Quite different from most attractive girls is Ginger. Although a personification of Why boys leave home, she is quiet and reserved and chooses not to glory in the attentions of numerous boy friends. This may be attributed to her athletic inclinations, for she has outrun and winded many ambitious con¬ noisseurs of beauty. Ginger, we hope that you keep that schoolgirl complexion. Bulkeley High School. A. A.; Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. 19J6-D MERLE ROBINSON “Wit, like money, bears an extra value.” What Merle might have done with those hours spent scanning old joke books ought to be considered, for they might have been spent polishing his Latin trans¬ lation or even doing his French. But despite these hours, Merle knew his lesson when it counted, which is often enough. For his various good qualities, his classmates sincerely approved of Merle Robinson. Northwest School. Never tardy. A. A.; Latin Club; Color Committee. MILTON ROME “Contentment is riches enough.” We wonder if Milton ever worries about anything,, and what it could possibly be outside of his own- health. Milty is not a debater, but he can tell you what he thinks of you, without stuttering. We hear he liked all teachers—is that true Milty or was that only your method of getting good marks? Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. A. A. DCCTAL JULIA ROSENBERG “The grass stoops not, she treads on it so lightly. Judy certainly lives up to her quotation, for she is an excellent dancer. She has also put a great deal of enthusiasm into her work, especially in the subject of homemaking. Boys, please note! Her dark hair and eyes have combined to make her an especially at¬ tractive individual. Frank A. Brackett School. A. A.; Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. FRANK ROSENFIELD “A modest man never talks of himself.” We have often been tempted to be jealous of Frank ' s affection for his saxophone. Yet this bud¬ ding musician has a fine sense of humor and an unassuming manner. He can always be depended upon, and we sincerely hope his future will be as successful as his stay at Weaver. Frank A. Brackett School. Junior Orchestra; Band. NORMAN ROSENFIELD “There’s a noble felloiv, beats all conquerors. Rosey is one of those lads whose pranks were un¬ popular with his teachers though they were greatly enjoyed by his classmates. His disposition is as bright as the ties he wore, and gloom disappeared when Rosey came onto the scene. It was hard to convince Normie when he was wrong, but his delightful com¬ pany was much sought after. Northwest School. Never tardy. A. A. RUTH ROSENFIELD “Affection is the broadest basis of good in life.” Her interesting coiffure and flashing smile are part of Ruthie ' s charm and personality. Among other ac¬ complishments, this bundle of sunshine can also make those ivory keys speak. Ruthie is a true pal, and her sincerity has made her classmates prize her friendship. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. Girls ' Business Club; Girls ' League; Inde Club. 1936-B PCETAL RUTH ROSTEK A face with gladness overspread.” How could anyone resist that infectious smile of Ruthie ' s? It seemed as though there was never a dull moment in her life, for she could always be heard telling some of her funny experiences. However, Ruth was very serious when she argued in English class, and she had very set ideas on the Italo- Ethiopian situation. (Remember that!) St. Joseph ' s School. A. A.; Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. ANNA ROTHSTEIN High erected thoughts seated in a heart of courtesy.” A true friend, an earnest worker, and a winning smile, together with a full measure of common sense added together, equal Ann ' s pleasing personality. This winsome gal has a head of curly-locks that have been the wish of many another Weaver lass. Even a stormy day can not dampen her cheerful dis¬ position. Well, good luck to you, teacher. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. Chemistry Club; German Club, Vice-President, Treas¬ urer ; Girls ' League. HELEN RUBIN What is honorable is also safest.” Helen always had a cheerful countenance which was a true impression of her character. She was a con¬ scientious worker and a valuable asset to the Home Economics Department. Another excellent home¬ maker, boys! Her sweet disposition has won her many friendships while at Weaver. Northwest School. Never tardy. Girls ' Business Club; Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. 1936-B CHARLES RUCHIN “A nice unparticular man.” Charles never believed in the theory that study is essential for good marks. His creative genius in English and history recitations, given in a solemn and authoritative manner, will long be remembered by his classmates. His happy-go-lucky nature, never perturbed, seldom got him into any serious trouble. Charles truly prides himself on having written an errorless theme! Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. A. A.; German Club; Track Squad. PCCTAL MYER RUDNICK “He was the mildest manner’d man.” Myer seldom drew attention to himself, but he nearly frightened the audience from their seats, the night of one of the Dramatic Club ' s presentations, by the gruesome appearance his make-up gave him. As he was never given to the exaltation of his ego, we shall have to go to bat for him and say that the club will miss him grievously when casting future perform¬ ances. Northwest School. Never tardy. A. A.; Dramatic Club; LOOKOUT Business Board. JOSEPH RULNICK “Like Caesar, he was ambitious!” When Sonny first entered Weaver, what ambitions he had! Never tardy, never absent, no demerits was his aim. But oh, how often he came late, how frequently he played hookey, and how those de¬ merits did pile up! But despite these minor short¬ comings, Joe made a mark at Weaver as a fellow who could be serious at one time and just devilish at another. Forgiving you for all, may luck go with thee! H. P. H. S. A. A.; Football Squad; Track Squad. HAROLD RUTSTEIN “.4 downright fact may be briefly told.” Harry is a bit more serious-minded than most fellows his age. His linguistic abilities give us a suspicion that Harry will some day be a high pressure sales¬ man. He is a very confident person. I may not be able to do everything, but I can at least try, says Harry, and we quite agree with him. Arsenal School. Debating Club; LOOKOUT Business Board. 1936-C SEYMOUR RUSSELL “A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows. If it ' s the latest dance step you want—ask Sey. If it ' s an introduction to a beautiful babe in New London or elsewhere—ask Sey, but if it ' s the con¬ jugation of a French verb, why—uh—better ask the teacher. A flash on the dance floor or at the game table, Seymour also kept ahead of many as a student. Northwest School. Never tardy. A. A.; Chemistry Club; French Club; Matinee Dance Committee; Reception Committee. PCCTAL LEAH RUTT “The day ' s work must be done in a day. A little girl, it ' s true, but nevertheless one not easily overlooked. Lee had a pleasant laugh controlled just enough to keep her out of trouble. Efficiency and speed were one with Lee in stenography, where she was always among the first to receive awards. Northwest School. A. A.; C. H. L. S.; Girls ' Business Club; Girls ' League; Inde Club; LOOKOUT Business Board. BERTHA SACK “She rvho says least says most. Bertha ' s quotation speaks for itself. If you want to know anything, just ask this young lass. She knows all the answers! Possessing a generous heart and a w lling nature, she is always a real friend to her pals. A very dainty and petite miss, when called upon in her classes, Bert usually managed to keep a profound silence. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. C. H. L. S.; Girls ' League. MORRIS SALOW “For his heart was in his ivork.” Aushky was always in a fight. No, not at school, lere he was always a docile and friendly sort, but Foot Guard Hall or some of the other fight arenas, , did a good deal of battling. Though but an am- eur, he was among le meilleur in the state. Well, iyway we can always say we knew him when. P. H. S. A - A - ' 193C-B GLORIA SALZ “A good name is better than riches. Glo is another of the quiet girls in the class, but no better companion exists than she. Noted for her neatness, good manners, and pleasing personality, Gloria has proved that she can hold her own in any situation. The best of luck to a great girl! Northwest School. Never tardy. Girls ' League. PCCTAL NETTIE SANDERS “There is one thing that never goes out of style — feminine women.” She ' s a girl with what it takes! —so much has been proven by her popularity. After all, what ' s a social function without Nettie? Between those sets of straight white teeth, there usually is a nice juicy stick of gum—the bane of her teachers ' lives—they couldn ' t c atch her! Her style and smile have wen her many admirers. Good luck, Nettie. Northwest School. A. A.; Choir; Girls ' League; Reception Committee. MARY SANDLER “Perseverance and Audacity generally win.” Mary was one of the more reticent members of our class. Although fairly active in school affairs, she managed to sustain outside interests. She was not well-known to all members of the class; yet those who came in contact with her frank and pleasing per¬ sonality found her a true friend. Arsenal School. Never tardy. Girls ' League; LOOKOUT Editorial Board; Girls ' Busi¬ ness Club. ELIZABETH SAYERS “The secret of success is constancy to purpose.” Betty, generous, carefree, and always willing to help others, is an ideal friend. She never fools when she is given responsibilities, but carries them out to a successful finish. She plans to study nursing, in which career she will undoubtedly be a success be¬ cause of her really dependable qualities. St. Michael ' s School. Never tardy. No demerits. A. A.; Girls ' League. MARY SAYERS “This is a proof of a well-trained mind-, to rejoice at tvhat is good and to grieve at the opposite.” Seriousness and calmness are qualities which we ad¬ mire in any girl, but especially in such a pleasant person as Mary. Once we got to know her, we found a kind-hearted true friend beneath her reserve. She has always kept her own counsel-—an admirable thing in a woman! Frank A. Brackett School. Girls ' League. 1936-D PCCTAL ARTHUR SCHATZ “Ability wins us the esteem of true men.” Big Business and an embryo lawyer are personified in Art. His popularity is attested to by his election to offices in every club he joined. Clever, but with regard for the social side, he blithely made his way through school. His was knowledge of a cosmopolitan nature, and he often displayed it. P. S. He liked hot dogs sans mustard, free lectures, and Cicero (?) Northwest School. A. A.; Dramatic Club, Vice-President; French Club, President; Honor Society; Latin Club, President; PORTAL Business Board; Motto Committee, Chair¬ man; Reception Committee. , CAROLINE SCHEININGER “Discourse, the sweeter banquet of the mind.” Carole ' s golden curls were the envy of many of her classmates. Although she does not mingle very much with the ' school crowd, we can understand how much her own associates like her for her wit and personality. These two factors should help Carole to get along in the years following her many and happy days spent at Weaver. Northwest School. Never tardy. A. A.; Girls ' League. DORIS SCHWALBENDORF “Thou hast the patience and the faith of Saints. We have appreciated Dot ' s unassuming nature and her sincere interest in her classmates. She always was a good listener and often had some valuable in¬ formation of her own to contribute. When Dot made up her mind to conquer a difficult subject, she usually succeeded. She was a willing worker and made friends very easily. Arsenal School. Never tardy. Girls ' Business Club; Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. W. 1936-B GEORGE SELTZER “Farewell and be happy. When Schlitz walked along Weaver ' s corridors, his presence couldn ' t help being noticed because of his head ' s being so much higher than anybody else ' s and because of the machinelike way in which it moved back and forth as he took his peculiar strides. He ' s a ' swell artist; so we ' re all pulling for him to reach even a higher peak in that particular field. Northwest School. A. A. PCCTAL MILLICENT SERA “Self-Possession is the backbone of charm.” What a revelation to learn that Millie ' s first name is Millicent and not Millie as we had been led to believe! But we couldn ' t hold that against her, for if a list of the most attractive girls of the class were compiled, Millie would certainly rank high on it. Yet beauty was not her only asset. Her self-control and composure at all times added materially to her charm. Northwest School. A. A.; Girls ' League. JACOB SHAPIRO “The mischief of children is seldom actuated by malice.” The voluminous stream of questions from Pip caused his teachers many headaches. Because of their quiz-averting powers the queries that have been a nemesis to the faculty brought joy to his classmates. Pip probably thought his friends were unappreciative after a playful student set his shirt afire in the chemistry lab. It ' s a cruel world, Pip, but we know you ' ll make the best of it, with such a good start. Northwest School. Never tardy. A. A.; Debating Club; Chemistry Club; French Club, Glee Club; Choir. FLORENCE SHECHTMAN “There is likewise a reward for faithful silence. Flora was one of the quiet and reserved members of our group. Her amiable and friendly attitude to¬ wards all has been her chief guide in winning many friends among her classmates. Although naturally reticent, Florence is not a dull member when in any group whatever. Northwest School. Never tardy. Girls ' League. KIM -I JOSEPH SHAPIRO “Character is the most essential asset to a man.” Joe is a happy-go-lucky chap who always has a rather bored expression on his face. He takes life easy and never allows himself to be excited over anything. Nevertheless, he possesses a certain quality which has won many friends for him during the last four years. Holcomb Street School. Chemistry Club; Debating Club. PCCTAL LILLIAN SHECHTMAN “Then are never alone that are accompanied with noble thought.” During her high school career, Lillian has had quite a craze for knitting, but in spite of this pastime she has industriously pursued her studies, and her name has often graced Weaver ' s Honor List. Lillian has made many friends at Weaver, and has been quite active in school affairs. Broadway School, Norwich. Never tardy. A. A.; Girls ' League. RALPH SHEMONSKY “The surest way not to fail is to determine to succeed.” During the four years that we attended Weaver, daily or otherwise, we scarcely ever heard a murmur from Ralph, outside of class. But it was in class that h s sun shone. A student who took nothing for grant¬ ed, but got one hundred percent value for his time, Shemon deserved the credit we gave him for his diligent industry in all things pertaining to school and studies. Frank A. Brackett School. EDWARD SHER “He loves the rhythm of the dance.” The music goes down and around who—ooo! That ' s Eddie. Ed, a master of hot music, can sure set your blood a ' tingling. He was a mainstay of the Weaver Band and made sure he got into the games for nothing. He was rather silent in school (except in study-hall)-but could certainly whoop it up outside. Frank A. Brackett School. A. A.; Weaver Band. 1936-B BESSIE SHLEMOVITZ “The mildest manners and the gentlest heart.” Pat ' s blue eyes have brightened the hearts of her friends when all else seemed to fail. Besides a sunny disposition she possesses a knack for baking the most delicious cakes. Success in the business world is one of Pat ' s aims, and we sincerely hope she will attain it. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. A. A.; Girls ' Business Club; Girls ' League; Ingleside Club; Junior Orchestra. PCCTAL JENNIE SHOLKOVITZ “Sensible people find nothing useless.” Jennie is one person who can combine speed with accuracy! Her efficiency at the typewriter and with the knitting needles are convincing proofs. A cheery disposition and a competent manner have distin¬ guished her while at Weaver. We have always been able to count on Jennie to do her best in whatever she undertook. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. A. A.; Girls ' . Business Club; Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. LILLIAN SHUBERT “A true friend is forever a friend Lil ' s friendly manner and gay chatter found her constantly the center of a lunchroom group. Perhaps she always had something to say! Her cheerful spirit and carefree manner managed to win the attention of her listeners. One of Lil ' s triumphs in school was to convince her classmates that she was favored with a first name—and that she meant to be called by it! Holcomb Street School. Never tardy. A. A.; Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. MURIEL SHURBERG Laugh and the tvorld laughs with you. Muriel Shurberg is an importation from the hard¬ ware city, and although she has been here only for a year, has firmly established herself within the hearts of her fellow classmates. She has been a whiz on the soccer field and is very much interest¬ ed in athletics. Was there any special attraction, Mur? New Britain High School. Never tardy. A. A.; Girls ' League. ABRAHAM SIGAL Nothing is impossible to industry.” Day after long day, year after weary year, Abe went dashing around Weaver ' s track. Hopefully he trod the cinders, but all was in vain. (Do not cry yet!) Abe was doomed to be a martyr, an unsuccessful athlete, but though unrewarded by a letter his cour¬ age and stamina were applauded by all. Abe ' s smile and next year perhaps made it easier for us to take our own defeats cheerfully. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. A. A.; Track Squad. DM-I PORTAL SYLVIA SILVER “Time and patience work wonders. When Syl ' s hidden sense of humour comes to the surface, her friends are in for a good laugh. How Sylvia has been able to keep so slender is a matter of wonder, although her continuous dancing may account for it in part. Syl ' s future lies in a business office as secretary to some big man. May luck be with you all along, Syl. Arsenal School. Girls ' League. Never tardy. SIDNEY SISKIN “Contentment is riches enough. Like many handsome students S:d was a ladies ' man. His sturdy virility was outstanding in or out of school. He was a vital part of his business classes, warming all with his sunny smile. Last but not least, Sid was an industrious worker, which augurs well for him in future life. Arsenal School. A. A. 1936-B WILLIAM SINGER ‘‘Ambition has no rest.” A loyal Weaverite was William who kept company with certain Bulkeley girls! He supported all the athletic teams rather generously and even stood up rather staunchly for the Weaver lunchroom. He was a good steady worker once he got started, but William sometimes believed that the beginning was the toughest, and thus seldom got started! Yet his wit and humor made him a pleasant companion. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. A. A. NORMA SLOAN ‘‘A contented heart is an even sea in the midst of all storm.” Tall and slim, and somewhat reserved, that ' s Norm! We all admired her grace and charm, but few of us ever suspected that Norma is an enthusiastic horse¬ back rider. But it doesn ' t take much to break that wee bit of reserve, ' cause Norm ' s a regular gal! Northwest School. Never absent. Girls ' League. PCCTAL • IIP ' WINSTON SMITH “Something of a person’s character may be discovered by observing when and how he smiles. Smitty ' s tall form will surely be missed from the cor¬ ridors of Weaver. He was always to be seen strolling down the lofty halls, arms swinging, and sometimes a book in his hand. Women were one of Smitty ' s aversions, and not a bad one at that, although that leaves room for argument. In spite of this aversion, Weaver wishes you a farewell and may you be as happy in the future as you appear now. Frank A. Brackett School. HELEN SODAFSKY “Music is the universal language of mankind.” Always smiling, Helen reveals her beautiful set of pearly white teeth. The tooth paste manufacturers should snatch her up! She would be a boon to their business. Lanny Ross is Helen ' s ideal, and she is modeling her voice after his. Good luck, Helen! Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. C. H. L. S.; Choir; Girls ' Business Club; Girls ' Glee Club; Girls ' League; Honor Society. 1936-13 MATILDA SMITH “A pleasing countenance is no slight advantage.” A glance from her dark shining eyes was sufficient to keep Terrye surrounded by a myriad of admirers of both sexes. This delightful girl had the distinction of owning almost as many pairs of shoes as there are weeks in the year. Shorthand has been Terrye ' s favorite subject, and we know she would make a cute secretary. Northwest School. Choir; Girls ' League; Glee Club; Ingleside Club. WILLIAM SMYTH “Man is the merriest species of creation. Smitty was the bright spot in many a dark day. It mattered not that we had just received a cipher; when he began to translate his French or Latin, cheer and laughter were everywhere. (We even caught a teacher smiling once!) In spite of this fun Smitty had only the first letters of the alphabet on his report cards. St. Joseph ' s School, Thompsonville. A. A.; Latin Club; PORTAL Board; Motto Committee. PCCTAL SHIRLEY SOLOMON “The only way to have a friend is to be one.” Shirley ' s sparkling smile and delightful laughter have distinguished her among her classmates. She was al¬ ways bubbling over with enthusiasm, and whenever one saw her, she was getting excited over some hap¬ pening or other. Shirl and Ruthie are an in¬ separable pair, and there never is a dull moment for either of them. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. Girls ' Business Club; Girls ' League; Honor Society; Inde Club; PORTAL Board. EDNA SOUSA “Friendship brightens life.” A cheerful, happy-go-lucky sort of girl, Edna has found many friends in Weaver. With a pleasant smile for everybody, she always lends a helping hand. Her brown eyes are mirrors of her mischievous spirit and vitality. By the way, she and Louise are NOT twins! only sisters! Northwest School. Never tardy. Girls ' League. ESTHER SOSIN “True modesty is a discerning grace.” Esther always had something breathless to relate, and her vivacity, is another chief characteristic. Those golden locks have caused many heart flutter- ings among the opposite sex even though Esther herself has been quite unaware of this commotion. The interest she has in everyone makes up for her inquisitiveness. Frank A. Brackett School. Girls ' Business Club; Girls ' League. LOUISE SOUSA “A lady is always a lady.” Lou, quiet and unobtrusive, is considered a fine friend, worthy of confidence by those who know her well. Her ready smile is a source of pleasure, for it reveals a dimple, the envy of many of her friends. Her pleasant disposition, we hope, will remain with her forever and ever. Northwest School. Girls ' League. 19J6-D I 4 !;§ Al . MARION SPEIRS “If women ivere to have a gospel of beauty, one word contains it — ‘refinement’.” Mannie ' s chief interests during her stay at Weaver were along musical lines, and she was an enthusiastic member of the Glee Club and Choir. Although she never displayed her talents in school, it has been disclosed that she is quite an accomplished pianist. May you succeed in your desire—a musical career. Frank A. Brackett School. A. A.; Choir; Girls ' Glee Club; Girls ' League. SVEA STENWALL “A daughter of the gods, divinely tall, and most divinely fair.” Svea disliked long periods as she showed by her eagerness to leave the classroom. We all remember the time she tried to leave at the three minute bell. This fact and her love of talking caused her trouble not a few times. Her engaging smile, blonde hair, and pleasant voice have won her many friends and admirers. Flolcomb Street School. Never tardy. A. A.; Choir; Girls ' Leaders ' Corps; Girls ' League; Jnde Club. 193C-B NORMAN SPECTOR Pleasure is far sweeter as a recreation than as a business” Who was it that always advocated less homework and shorter school hours? Who has made our time at Weaver pass so pleasantly? What musician has at¬ tained high scholastic standing? Well, you have guessed it. It is little Spec. The man with the little physique, the big laugh, and the audacious look. Holcomb Street School. A. A.; Honor Society; Inter-high Orchestra; Junior Usher; Latin Club; Ring Committee; Senior Or¬ chestra; Track Manager; Class Orator. FLORENCE STEIN “Good friend, trusty neighbor.” Here is a girl with a pleasing, happy disposition and a host of friends. If you want cheering up, just listen to Flo. She is a grand mixer and also is full of vitality. These things plus an nth degree of neatness cause her to present a very charming appearance, which adds much to her popularity. Northwest School. Never tardy. A. A; Girls ' Business Club; Girls ' League; Ingleside Club PCCTAL REBECCA STROUCH “ Women as a rule have no leaning to compromise. Becky can be distinguished in any group by her unruly auburn hair which has caused many to call her Carrots and Red, much to her dismay. She managed to keep the temper, which usually accom¬ panies red hair, especially well under control. Becky had her own idea and enjoyed a good argument. Those acquainted with her know well her craze for dogs of any size, kind, or color. Holcomb Street School. A. A.; All Girls ' Sports; Girls ' Leaders ' Corps; Girls ' League. L 11 JOHN SULLIVAN “A handful of might is better than a bagful of right.” Sully ' s one fault was that he has been afflicted with a very delicate constitution. Sometimes his health failed to such an extent that he had to take a few nights off from his homework and attend the wrestling matches at Foot Guard Hall! Those who started something with Sully had to watch their step! He always proved a rather formidable opponent. Arsenal School. LEONARD SWADOSH “They win that laugh. Lennie, as he is affectionately known by his intim¬ ates, is known for his sunny disposition. He had, however, that unpleasant and annoying idiosyncrasy of telling old jokes which he happened to hear over the radio. In study hall he went on a rampage and could be subdued only by the mighty demerit slip. His cheery greetings will be missed around the halls of Weaver after June. Frank A. Brackett School. A. A.; German Club. 1936-13 ROSE SWEEDLOW “Silence is as full of potential wisdom as the unhewn marble of a great sculptor. Quiet though she was, we suspect that Rosy was occasionally possessed with a desire for a good de¬ bate. She was full of ambition, and when school let out, work began for her elsewhere. Her ability to perform extra duties so well shows that Rosy will undoubtedly succeed in her chosen career—library work. Frank A. Brackett School. Cho r; C. H. L. S.; Girls ' League. PCCTAL LILLIAN SWEENEY “When Irish eyes are smiling.” If you suddenly hear something whiz by your ear and then find out that it was a base ball, it might have been hit by our Babe-Ruth-the-second, Sweeney. Lillian, a great athlete, showed her mettle by indulg¬ ing in all sports. Social dancing is another favorite pastime of Sweeney ' s, perhaps because this re¬ quires a male partner; who knows? Holcomb Street School. A. A.; Girls ' League. BARBARA THOMAS “Forward and frolic glee was there The will to do, the soul to dare.” Bob had the unique ability of making herself heard through all the corridors, and whenever we heard Tooty, we knew she was coming. No one could ever understand how she got her drag with the faculty, for even they knew she made all the noise in the class. Barbara made and kept many friends by doing her job in the schedule-room very efficiently. Holcomb Street School. Never tardy. A. A.; Girls ' League. GEORGE THOMAS “A brain is worth little without a tongue.” George ' s humor (?) prevailed everywhere, even while translating in his Latin class—which won everyone ' s approval. But hidden behind all this witticism was— not the valedictorian, but you surely did rate high with your class and with your teachers. Holcomb Street School. PORTAL Board; Testator. ELIZABETH THORNER “Her ways are icays of pleasantness.” Lee is a quiet girl with a stock of serious thoughts stored in her blonde head. And could she write! She used to hold an English class spellbound with her in¬ teresting compositions. With her literary and agree¬ able nature, Lee will certainly make great claims for success. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. Never absent. Girls ' Leaders ' Corps; Girls ' League. 1336-B PCCTAL FRANK TOCE “A silent address is the genuine eloquence of sincerity.” Foots has, during his attendance at Weaver, re¬ mained a man of mystery, and little is known about him. Even classmates have been unable to make him talk. This young man has, however, the dis¬ tinction of having never been tardy, a fact that speaks pretty well for his punctuality. Good luck, Foots. Arsenal School. Never tardy. EMILY TOLISANO “Popularity is power.” This brown-eyed brown-haired girl was never much worried with -scholastic troubles. Her evident belief in that convenient saw Life is just a bowl of cherries took care of any such difficulties that Em found herself in. But she was not without her interests— dancing, art(P) or the artroom, and the stronger(P) sex. With this attitude, Em found it very easy to be a Pal to all. Holcomb Street School. A. A.; Girls ' League. ANNA TOMLINSON “The face is the index of a feeling mind.” Ann possesses a charming smile which is a sincere reflection of her inner self. Frequently she found it hard to make her classes on time, but when she did arrive, her neat appearance furnished sufficient rea¬ son for her tardiness. No doubt she will make an attractive addition to some business concern. Northwest School. A. A.; Girls ' League. Ams 1936-B MARY TRANTOLO “Ease with dignity.” We have always recognized Tran as a good sport and a real pal. She has a grand sense of humor and 1 will laugh at a joke even when it has been told at her expense. That dimple in Tran ' s chin has been- a source of amusement to her friends and a valuable addition to her personality. H. P. H. S. A. A.; Girls ' Business Club; Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. PORTAL WILLIAM TUBER “Of gentle soul, to human race a friend.” If we took Bill ' s word for it, we ' d call- him an am¬ bitious fellow who spent most of his years at Weaver doing his homework. However, those who know him can ' t be fooled that way. A fine fellow to get along with, Bill never did let homework or anything else interfere with his social relations to his friends. Leesville High School, La. A. A.; Chess Club, President; Track Squad. HAROLD VAIL “For he’s an All-American hero.” Hal is a typical American boy. His sole interest .lies in sports, especially in basketball. He can rattle off scores and schedules at a moment ' s notice. He shows all indications of becoming an excellent coach some day. We are sure that he will be the tops. Windham High School. A. A.; Cross-country Team. 193C-D RUTH TUBER “Sweet intercourse of looks and smiles.” Though she got a somewhat belated start with our class, Ruthie lost no time in catching up with us. A sweet kid who was always busy with something or other, she made good in the two years she spent at dear cl ' Weaver. Ever unassuming, but with a quip always on the tip end of her tongue, there is no doubt but that the popularity she enjoyed among her friends was merited. Leesville High School. La. A, A.; Girls ' League; Girls ' Business Club, Executive Committee; Typist for The LOOKOUT; Typist for The PORTAL; Girls ' Basketball. NOLAN TURLEY “A pleasant companion is as good as a coach.” Anyone looking at Red would have no trouble dis¬ covering the source of his nickname. His red hair, numerous freckles, and winning smile were well known throughout the school. Like his noted brother, Red asp ires to fame and fortune on the cider track. We wonder if his flying feet can keep him ahead of certain Weaver beauties. Northwest School. No demerits. A, A.; Chemistry Club; French Club, Treasurer; Track Squad; Historian. PCCTAL HARRY VIEHDORFER “A well-bred man is always sociable and complacent.” Harry is one fellow who never had to worry about corn-trouble, as he is blessed with a new Ford (by the way we ' re not advertising) to ride to school in. He was always very careful to have his hair neatly brushed back from his forehead. Perhaps a certain fair young maiden was the cause! Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. A. A.; Cross-country Team; Track Squad. S ' •• wit 1 % V DOROTHY VINICK “She trips the light fantastic.” During her four years Dotty has acquired a score of friends and admi ers. One of the best dancers in her class and a lass with a pleasing personality, Dotty naturally had a head start over most of her classmates. We were all glad her operation was a success and that she was able to return to school in time to be graduated with her class. Northwest School. Dramatic Club; Inde Club. DANIEL WALSH, JR. “Good nature is more agreeable in conversation than wit.” Court just beams over with health and is a living advertisement for body-building foods. In spite of his wholesome appearance he has caused a member of our faculty to remark that he is absent too often, especially on days when tests or themes are due! But Court took this with a blush and radiant smile and firmly resolved not to be absent again—until the next time. St. Joseph ' s Cathedral School. A. A. 1 I H -I GERSHON WEIL “Happiness lies in the consciousness we have of it.” Take one last look at this picture. In the eyes you should see a twinkle, but if you don ' t, blame the photographer. Around the mouth there was always that merry smile. Gersh gave the appearance of being a happy-go-lucky sort of fellow, but he was very capable at his serious moments—infrequent though they were. His common sense was the win¬ ning factor with friends and teachers. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. A. A.; Chemistry Club; Orchestra; Tie Committee. PCCTAL SYLVIA WEINSTEIN “Mirth is God’s Medicine.” Syl, a happy-go-lucky gal with a soothing voice! That ' s a pretty nice combination for any young lady to possess. If the smile isn ' t present in her life, you ' ll find it in her eyes. That ' s the kind of per¬ sonality that Weaver will miss with the exit of Sylvia. Northwest School. Never tardy. A. A.; Girls ' Glee Club; Girls ' League; Girls ' Business Club; Ingleside Club; Choir. MILDRED WELLS “In our midst she pleasantly wended her way.” Millie —the last member of the class to be written up! THE PORTAL Board had hard work to find out much about this shy young lady. Her friends tell us that she plays the piano like a concert artist! They also praise her quiet and even temperament which makes friendship with her sail along smoothly. May your future be as joyous as your days in school seem to have been, Millie! Arsenal School. Girls ' League; Choir; Ingleside Club. 1930-0 RUTH WEINER “Humor is the harmony of the heart.” Whenever Ruthie is the member of a group, you can always be assured of a laughing good time. The Connecticut Company had better watch out, for Ruthie has been taking away a lot of its business. Especially on Tuesday nig hts did Ruthie gather about 10 or more of her classmates and finally deposit them safely (?) on their doorsteps. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. A. A.; Choir; G ; rls ' League; Glee Club; Ingleside Club. GERALDINE WELCH “.4 lovely lady, garmented in light from her own beauty.” Everyone admired Gerry because of her petiteness and her neatness in dress. She revealed her keen sense of humor only to a few of her closest friends. However, anyone could tell by her smile that there was plenty of fun in her. Gerry always had nimble feet on the gym floor, whether it was gymnastics by day or dancing at night. Frank A. Brackett School. A. A.; Girls ' League. PORTAL MARJORIE WENZEL Human improvement is from within outward.” Syd is the sporty type of girl who enjoyed the athletics more than anything else. She always was prompt and efficient in her work In the classrooms ears had to be strained to catch her fa nt responses, although we were sure they were usually correct. Frank A Brackett School. Girls ' Leaders ' Corps; Girls ' League. HARRIETTE WHITNEY “A giving hand shall have fair praise. Harriette is greatly appreciated by her friends, for she is understanding and symnathetic. She deserves credit for her faithful work as typist for The Look¬ out Board Her height is a matter of envy for some of the peanuts of wh ch there are many at Weaver. Good luck in your ambition, Harriette. Northwest School. Never tardy. A A ; G rls ' League; Typ st for LOOKOUT. 1936-B FRANCES WHINNEM “The very room, coz she was in, Seemed ivarm from floor to ceilin’. Fran usually opened the doors of the school in the morn ng which accounts for her record of punctuality! She liked to get there early to talk with her intimate friends about the happen ngs of the previous even¬ ing. Fran ' s sm.lo revealed her pleas.ng disposition, end she never fa,led to flash one your way as she passed through the halls. Frank A. Brackett School. Never tardy. A A.; G ris ' League. PATRICIA WILKINSON “As pure as a pearl, and as perfect.” Pat always acquired excellence in her studies, and yet she devo ted much of her time to extra-curricula activities. She joined as many clubs as she possibly could and her reputation for not shirking won for her many elections. Her intelligent arguments in democracy class proved that she spent many hours reading about national and political affairs. We always recognized her l.ght and sunny side by those fascinating d.mples. St. Michael ' s School Never tardy. A. A ; C. H. L. S.; Girls ' League, Treasurer; LOOK¬ OUT Ed tcr.al Board; PORTAL Board; Essayist. PORTAL JAMES WILLIAMS A manner blithe and debonair.” Jimmy was short of hair, but not of friends! He was as fond of swimmi ng as he was of homework(?). H;s favorite pastime was sleep ng and perhaps that explains the frightened look when the teacher said, Jimmy, take the next one. Serious at times yet always ready for fun, Jimmy was an asset to the class. Northwest School. A. A. HAMLIN WILLISTON “Whoever perseveres will be crowned.” Ham could be seen almost any autumnal afternoon plodd ng around the cross country course. His ability in that sport was proven by the letter he earned. In his school work he was capable and steady, but not so solemn that he could not enter into the fun Many were the honor rolls that were graced by his name. Northwest School. A A.; Cross-country Team. PEARL WINICK “Fine manners are like personal beauty.” We often wonder how Pearl had time to keep up with school activities and do her homework, what w.th her teach ' ng and all. You know, she is a ris : ng young elocution teacher and from what we ' ve heard, is quite good. Perhaps you ' ve heard her contr.butions at the Girls ' League parties and suppers and such She was ever in demand! Frank A. Brackett School. No demerits. C. H. L. S.; Girls ' League; LOOKOUT Editorial Board; Choir. ELINOR WLADUK “I go quietly among you.” Blondie usually gave the impression of a serous- minded girl who got along peacefully with everybody. However, her rendition of a comic dance for the Weaver M ; nstrel weakened this belief and proved that Blondie had it in her to make others laugh, even at her own expense! She is a dependable friend and Willing to do her part. Arsenal School. Never tardy. A. A.; Girls ' League. PORTAL ELAINE WYNN “Thy fair hair my heart enchained tlaine, one of the most generous g ris in Weaver, graciously gave her services to various school activ¬ ities and to her friends Being of a versatile nature, she was active in the fields of art and mus c. She had numerous friends among her classmates be¬ cause of her friendly d sposit ' on and I keable per¬ sonality. Her cheery smile and her sunny hair were br ght lights in our class history. Northwest School. Never tardy. A A ; PORTAL Business Board; C. H. L. S.; French Club; Girls ' League. DANIEL ZACCAGNINO “Labor overcomes all obstacles. Zacc, a prominent member of Weaver ' s own Beef Trust, applied his mighty bulk to elevating the prestige of our football teams. When not fight¬ ing for dear old Weavah, Zacc found time for study. Of course he studied 1 He had a secret desire to make the honor roll again! More power to you, Zacc. Holcomb Street School. Never tardy. A. A; Football Squad. 1936-E LOUIS YUSH “Solitude has a healing consoler, friend, companion : it is work.” When a difficult tackle was called for, Lou prob¬ ably made it. When a hard block must be made, Lou usually got the assignment. There have been other good football players, but few that combined modesty and an unassuming manner with their ability. As we look into the magic crystal, we can see Lou in later years making friends wherever he goes. Northwest School. A. A.; Football Squad. SEBASTIAN ZAPPULLA “A lad with flying heels. ' Twas in the geometry class that Zap met his Waterloo. It never seemed to occur to him that two triangles might be congruent! By some fortunate chance or something, he dd pass. Another Nurmi (is he fast!) Speed is a member of that invincible east-side sports organization, a valuable member, we hear. H. P. H S. Never tardy A A., Cross-country Squad. PCCTAL JOSEPH ZELDNER “A good face is a good recommendation. ' ’ .MuH V Joe, whose face would be cherubic were it not for the stubble of his beard, was one of the l.keable fel¬ lows at Weaver. This boy, is modest but not sh and certainly has an uncanny aptitude for cracking good jokes at the right time. He ' s or g nal too, especially in respect to hs underwear! Ask the boys at gym in his section. With these attributes, he ' ll surely be a success. Arsenal School. A A ; Debat-ng Club; French Club; PORTAL Board; Color Committee; Track Squad. ESCHE ZELDNER “With a keen dark eye and quickness of look and manner. Although limping or groaning after practice nearly every day, Esche won his spurs as a football man at Weavet. He also won h s spurs with the fa r sex of the school, Without the limps and groans, but a.ded by his good looks and fair smile wh ch also gained him many friends among the not-so-fair sex. Frank A. Brackett School No demerits. A A.; Football Team; Baseball Squad, Chemstry Club; Matinee Dance Committee; LOOKOUT Busi¬ ness Board NATHAN ZUBOFF “ car much, speak little ' a • It ' s a p ty h s name wasn ' t Abel, for then we wouldn ' t hes tate in calling him Honest Abe. Nate was certainly one of those who wouldn ' t take the candy away from a baby even if no one were look nq 1 A v ry gulliLle person was he 1 Evidently Nate never thought that some people indulge in the practice of te ling i at I stories. Arsenal School. A A.; LOOKOUT Business Board; Chess Club; De¬ bating Club. 1T36-L ?. VICTOR ZIONTS “Dance, laugh, and be merry. Vic usually missed the honor roll but not any of the dances. At n.ght he was the envy of all with his Hupp and long list of girl friends, but the next morn¬ ing when he was called on in Geometry—well—no one wanted to be Vic Zionts. When Vic made an effort, he proved to be capable, however. Northwest School. Never tardy A A.; Boys ' Debating Club; Reception Committee. PORTAL JOHN ZUBRETSKY “Good luck befriend thee. Son. _ He came, he saw, he conquered. This famous line could very fitt ngly be applied to Johnny in regard to h s Latin. First came Caesar, then Cicero, and Inst but not least came Virg I. But Jchnny merely assumed the attitude of a Caesar and d d as the above quotation implies. May you succeed as well as a druggist as you d d as a Lat n shark 1 Trank A Brackett School Never tardy A A ■ f ■ If mi ABRAHAM ZUBROW “Though last, not the least.” Every time Abraham leisurely strolled through the corridors, he seemed to th ' nk that he was moving ver; fcst If anybody else happened to th ' nk the same, it surely was only an opt cal illusion. Abe had the bra ns at the beg nn ng of his grind at Weaver, to f g re cut that you can ' t get decent marks without studying. Arsenal School Never tardy. A, A.; Chess Club, Secretary; Chemistry Club; De¬ bat ng Club FRANCIS DEGNAN “There is no diplomacy like silence.” Champ is a newcomer to Weaver, having arrved from Lew s High in Southington. He seems to be a quiet sort cf fellow, but unfortunately, many of us d d not have enough time to become more acquainted with him. We understand that he ' s a boxer of parts. Maybe that accounted for his dancing around a pillar in the lunchroom whilst throwing punches at it. Lewis H ' gh School, Southington. A A. me-c MICHAEL BLASI “And aiill then gazed, and still the wonder grew. That one smell thumb could take him where he icished.” The Halliburton of our class! Last summer Michael journeyed to California via thumb. Although rather reluctant to tell of his adventures, he d d inform his English class that he had had that wonderful ex¬ perience of hepping a freight. Since then, we ' ve often wondered if a painful thumb was the cause of those interrrvttent absences, Michael! Northwest School. A. A.; Football Squad. PCCTAL RAIMONDA MAURIELLO “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet!” With a name like that, this young lady should do big th ngs 1 A poetess, an opera star, or maybe a movie celebrity—who knows? We certainly vote that hers is the most euphonious appellative in the class. May the melcd ous charm of your name be characteristic of your future, Raimonda Northwest School. SEYMOUR ROSENBERG “I never sleep; 1 am always on the alert.” Fortunately Seymour very seldom loses Ms temper, for he sports a wicked pair of shoulders. Rosie was never a brilliant student, but he had enough common sense to take pranks played on him in the right humor. Good luck go with you, Rosie! Frank A Brackett School A. A Our Boy He left us just a boy, a lad of ten and nine. He laughed that night he left, to fight behind the line No thought of fear—no tear to dull bright noon— Just a smile and ' be home soon. And now he ' s back again, no longer made to run, A man of fifty-five at the age of twenty-one, No smile upon his lips; his youth they did destroy. Oh God, we don ' t want a man; bring us back cur boy! —MILTON HELLER [ 108 ] Contemplations Of A Graduate Perhaps the phrase that best explains cur emotions as we now stand on the eve of graduation is parting is such sweet sorrow. We are leaving all that has become dear to us through a period of four years, which, while we were passing through them, seemed endless but now seem like so many days. We have never visioned life as other than students of the Weaver High School, and the very fact that we have become so used to life here is one of the main reasons why it is so depressing to leave. Our lives have be¬ come enmeshed with the daily routine of the school and we have become dependent on it for our happiness, because, simply enough, it has been the most important thing in our lives. Almost all our hopes and disappointments have been connected with school, thus drawing us closer to it; but one of the chief attractions of our existence here has been our freedom from responsibility. I am not branding us as a bunch of shirkers, but I think we must admit that it was that lack of responsibility that contributed heavily toward making our life a pleasant one. Any sane person would dislike giving up the life of ease most of us have enjoyed, to assume cumbersome cares elsewhere. This last idea makes me break off in my reminiscences to wonder just what the majority of us, who are not going to college, will do after graduation. About two hun¬ dred more people will be thrown into the mad scramble for jobs which, for the most part, are lacking. You can see that our chances are none too bright when even college g r aduates and graduates of professional schools must accept department store jobs, if they can get jobs at all. It seems to me that the only thing we can do is accept the situation philosophically and without snivelling. We need not reckon the situation as being too drastic, if we have families which we can depend on for a little longer time. If we cannot get jobs, we can, at least, use an extended leisure to inform ourselves on the world we live in, a task which most of us have neglected up to this time. We can spend the time in desultory study, if we are so inclined, and in observing our fellow men, who are always in so much of a hustle. So famed an intellectual as Robert Louis Steven¬ son wrote in defense of idlers (don ' t misinterpret the usage of this word) and it is a very convincing essay. Perhaps we might have been more fortunate if we were to be graduated some years hence when economic conditions will probably be better, but I see no plausible reason why we should whimper about might have beens. EDWARD HALLORAN, Class President. [ 109 ] A Senior’s Day 8:00 A. M. Life Begins—Senior, still yawning, rises with the last appeals of his frantic mother—washes, dresses, and eats breakfast. . . . 8:20 A. M. Senior leaves his house and sets out for school—sees girl he has crush on a short distance ahead and runs ahead to walk with her—nods to many acquaintances as they pass, trying to impress her with his popu¬ larity— (but she, the blase Senior, appears unimpressed) 8:25 A. M. Senior and his crush approach school—enter and Senior escorts her to her session room—tries to appear nonchalant to her as the 3-minute bell rings and he pays no heed—leaves her finally and walks slowly down the corridor as befitting the dignity of a learned (oh, so learned) Senior. . . . 8:29 A.M. Senior approaches session room slowly—is about to cross the threshold when the last bell rings enabling him to attain his seat just in time— as befitting the dignity of a Senior. . . . 8:42 A. M. Senior rises at the bell and burdened by one book, sets out for his first class—nods to many fellow students in his airy manner—goes up the stairway against traffic—comes to his first class and slumps down in his seat, doing his best to fall asleep. . . . 8:50 A. M. Senior is nudged by the pupil next to him just as he is dozing off—teacher is calling his name—says he has lost the place—is told the paragraph he is to translate—Senior begins to read—is interrupted by teacher who wishes to make corrections—continues and after many interruptions finishes with a sigh of relief—slumps down in his seat again to try to pick up where he left off. . . . 9:31 A. M. Senior is rudely awakened by bell—leaves and picks up books at session room for next class—arrives there and again slumps down in seat—is interrupted repeatedly by teacher who keeps the class on its toes— Senior gets along with the aid of a fellow student. . . . 10:20 A.M. Senior sighs with relief to hear bell—goes down the corridor whistling— is told to refrain by a teacher—starts to go up stairway against traffic —is stopped by teacher who threatens demerits (all of which proves that crime does not pay )—arrives at next class a few minutes late—is questioned by teacher but Senior proves he knows all the answers and is allowed to sit down—Senior winks to let other wise guys know he pulled a fast one. . . . [ 110 ] 11 :09A. M. Senior, at the bell, starts for his study hall for a period of study (?) — arrives there and starts conversation with attractive girl next to him who tries to do her homework and talk to him at the same time—decides to come here every day—girl asks him if he has a car—Senior changes his mind about coming here. . . . 11:58 A.M. Senior leaves, at bell, for lunch period—descends to the lunchroom, humming something like Where Am I —spies a group of fellows and girl and joins in the conversation—buys his lunch and eats it—spends time growling at those who step on his feet in passing. . . . 12:10 P. M. Senior spies girl he has crush on engulfed in a sea of males—decides that all women are alike—but then, she ' s not bad. . . . 12:21 P. M. Senior heads for his fifth period after the bell has rung—arrives in his classroom to find a quiz awaiting—sets to work zealously—finds out questions aren ' t so bad, after all. . . . 1 :02 P. M. Senior finishes quiz —glances around to see how the other unfortunates have done—is told to keep his eyes on his own paper—glances scorn¬ fully at teacher and meeting a stern glance, slumps down in his seat. . . 1 :10P.M. Senior hands in quiz at the bell and leaves the room—happily hums what was meant to be Kickin ' the gong around as he meditates on that program he heard Sunday night—stopped to talk with a bunch of fellows as he walked down the corridor—stays five minutes or so—finally decides to go to his study hall—arrives there, strides haughtily into the room and sits down as a gentleman should—finally decides his bluff has fooled teacher and suddenly feels tap on shoulder, looks around to face the questioning look of a teacher—responds to all questions asked, again proving he knows all the answers. 1 :25 P. M. Senior moves his head slightly to be able to rest easier—sees the ques¬ tioning eyes of the teacher on him—opens book on desk and pretends to be eyeing it while really trying to fall asleep. . . 1:59 P. M. Senior awakes at bell and heads for his session room—gets books (1 ) for homework and is dismissed by teacher—meets gang in front of school and joins in the conversation—suddenly espies his crush ahead head¬ ing for home—hurries up to her and starts to walk with her, forgetting all his theories of the past. . . . [111 ] That ' s What We Think! June Davis. Cleverest .Edward Halloran Hilda Podnetsky. Sunniest .George Thomas Sarah Bronstein. Neatest .Richard Codraro Gladys Lavovitch. Wittiest .Merle Robinson Ruth Weiner. Funniest .Herman Goodman Lois Gubtil. Quietest .Richard Lundin Marie Courter. Cutest .Milton Heller Joyce Manns.Most Giggly.Norman Rosenfield Bertha Sack.Most Inquisitive.Rocco Franchi Esther Lewis.Most Studious.Stephen Riley Catherine Keegan.Most Athletic.Ira Levy Helene Bailyn.Most Literary.Marshall Baraccni Sylvia Eidslman.Most Artistic ...... George Seltzer Barbara Thomas.Most Mischievous.Norman Spector Dorothy Allen.Most Angelic.William Donaldson Rosemary Molloy. Most Dramatic .... William Donaldson Golda Gehrman.Most Charming.John Moines Ethel Humphrey.Most Nonchalant.Edward Halloran Gladys Lavovitch. Most Original . William Smyth Margery Nelson. Most Talkative .Jerome Peskin Rosalie Mack.Most Conscientious.Walter Gelb Patricia Wilkinson.Most Popular.Ira Levy Leah Rutt.Best Bluffer . •.Esche Zeldner Millie Sera.Best Dresser.John Petersen Dorothy Vinick.Best Dancer.Seymour Russell We Of 1936 B Do Reveal Our Perfect Girl She should have: Helene Bailyn ' s HAIR .• i Ethel Humphrey ' s COMPLEXION Shirley Cohn ' s EYES Josephine Reilly ' s NOSE Sarah Bronstein ' s MOUTH Helen Sodafsky ' s TEETH Pearl Kagan ' s DIMPLES June Kehoe ' s CHIN Gertrude Markowitz ' s NECK Hoilys Blinn ' s FIGURE AND DANCING ABILITY Catherine Keegan ' s ATHLETIC ABILITY Sylvia Reichlin ' s POISE Anna Bernstein ' s VOICE Nettie Sander ' s CLOTHES Hilda Podnetsky ' s TACT Alberta Baron ' s ARTISTIC ABILITY Sylvia Eidelman ' s VOCABULARY Matilda Smith ' s ORIGINALITY Natalie Katz ' s INDIVIDUALITY Anna Rothstein ' s ENTHUSIASM Mildred Abeloff ' s ALTRUISM Patricia Wilkinson ' s SINCERITY Gladys Lavovitch ' s WIT Rosalie Mack ' s CONSCIENTIOUSNESS Joyce Mann ' s CONGENIALITY Joyce Cutler ' s LOYALTY Lillian Mischel ' s GOOD NATURE [ 113 ] A Story That’s APTER Make You A BRIGHTMAN The sky was BARON of clouds. A ROBB IN was chirping merrily and GEORGE CLARK was an EIDELMAN, so when he finished DUNCAN his doughnuts, he persuaded WELDEN DE VOE to accompany him for a stroll. High in the sky they saw MURRAY CROUSE flying his new type GLIDER which they had read about in their DALY Courant. They reached the river, but found they couldn ' t cross because the FORD was flooded. George spied a small DOREY tied to a tree. They jumped in and bravely pushed out into the SALOW moving current of the RILEY stream, only to find that the boat leaked. I don ' t see why the owner didn ' t MENDALL these holes, said George. ' Don ' t worry about that; be a GOODMAN and start BAILYN out the boat or WEIL sink, replied Welden. George leaped to his assigned ;ask, but started to sing O GIBNEY a home where the buffalo ROME. Welden was no S ' NGER, but to ceunteract this vile melody he bellowed, Fill the STEIN to d:ar old MAINE(s). I can ' t, hollered George, the BIERKAN ' s empty. As he said this, he looked skyward and said, Look; a SIGAL. HECKMAN, that ' s only some KEDES flying a KYTE, returned Welden. The boat bumped against the shore and they piled out. Welden said, I want to see the farmers as they carry their GRANE in a SACK to a MILLER. I ' ve BENMOAR places and DUNNE more things than you; that ' s oid-fashioned. Boy, this sun BURNS. Let ' s go to the GREENWOOD and see the woodcutter that HUGHES trees down with one stroke, spoke George. They compromised and decided to go see the old FORTE that George Washington was supposed to have BLINN to. When they reached their destination, they saw a MASS of people drinking a TOCE to a man who had defied ZIONTS by claiming the potato was not a TUBER. George let out a GRUNDT, like a pig, and the insulted crowd started to chase him. Welden didn ' t want to see the mob LYNCH his friend, so he began to cry Boo—hoo. The people thought he was a SPECTOR and shot SILVER bullets at him as he fled over hill and VAIL. Some were chasing George with SPEIRS. It was useless to step and try to CONSOLE them, so the boys fled. Who would WYNN the race was uncertain, until the pursuers tripped over a RUTT in the road. When the boys reached home, George said, Those bullets looked as though they were going to BERNIER pants off, but I still don ' t feel like a FREIMAN. Forget it, Welden replied You ' re lucky to be LIBBIN [ 114 ] T 71 uu ' ' I feel (il g a feather Stay as sweet as you are b?re am I, but where are you class hits [ 115 ] Comic • Strip For 1936-B Tarzan. .. . John Maines Little Orphan Annie . Rebecca Strouch Maw Green. .Catherine K eegan Moon Mullins. .Sylvester Grosso Skeezix. .Edward Halloran Harold Teen. .Michael D ' Alessio Lillums. .Geraldine Welch Josie. .Barbara Thomas Butch. .Victor Giuca Streaky. .Edmund Dunne Jeannie. .Ethel Humphrey Smitty. .William Donald;on Mr. Coffee Nerves .Stephen Riley Smilin ' Jack. .Thomas Glynn Mary. .Ruth Rostek Winnie Winkle .... .Hoilys Blinn The Timid Soul .... .Kenneth Bruso Clarence. .John Merrick Kitty Higgins .... .Alberta Baron Blondie. .Natalie Katz Tillie the Toiler .... .Patricia Wilkinson Bubbles. .Kathleen Gibney Little Annie Rooney .Rosemary Malloy The Katzenjammer Kids Norman Spector Morton Faldman Boots . .Ruth Weiner Ella Cinders. .Betty Brinton Joe Palooka. .Esche Zfiftdner Mr. Mrs. .Lois Doten James Dunn Toots. . June Kehoe Casper. . Jacob Cohen [ 116 ] Elegy Written In The Weaver Churchyard Here lies Vic Ziontz, who died of too much studying. His teachers warned him that his mind would go, but Vic went on as if he had nothing to lose. He was a fear¬ less lad. Here lies Red Dick Barschak, Weaver ' s own martyr to science. He proved definitely that T.N.T. will explode. Nothing daunted by sceptics—or common sense—■ Ritchie performed his noble experiment, but unfortunately suffered a breakdown and went to pieces. Here lies Bill Smythe, a victim of his heartless friends. He went walking through Here lies Bill Smyth, a victim of his heartless friends. He went walking through Keney Park with Steve Riley and Ed Halloran, and was ne ' er seen again. An old joke book was the only clue found. Here lies Jack Singing Sam Lassow, done away with by a stroke (of good luck). Jack was handed a paper marked 90; he took one look and never recovered. (P. S. The teacher made a mistake.) Here lies Pearl Kagan, who did not see why there had to be water in the pool before she could dive in. She tried it, and sorrow of sorrows, the pool is cracked. Here lies Gersh Weil, Weaver ' s handsomest Gigolo. He lost his life in a stam¬ pede of women. (Which way were they going?) Everybody was grieved at the loss, including Gersh. Here lies Flo Stein, the only Weaverite who would attempt to eat two lunchroom sandwiches on the same day. No further explanation is necessary! Here lies June Davis who was fortunate enough to go to Paris but unwise enough to order a meal in French. The result was mauvais. Here lies Sounder Rifkin, who would not heed the warnings of his friends. He was finally floored, but only after 7 hours and 38 minutes of tussling with his Turkish Stinkbriar Special. Here lies Abe Sigal, that man of men. His sad finis came when his forty- seventh successive banana refused to be put down. After a slight tussle banana number 47 emerged victorious, and the tyrant met his demise. Long live the banana! [H7] The 1936-B Music Box Revue Alone .Charles Ruchin Desire . June Kehoe Goody-Goody .Dorothy Allen Dinner For One, Please, James .Bill Smyth I Like To Ride The Horses .Norma Sloan If I Had Rhythm In My Nursery Rhymes .Norman Rosenfield I Like That Face You ' re Wearing .Hilda Podnetsky Lights Out .Remember the flood I Feel Like A Feather In The Breeze .Gog Golds f ein I ' m Shooting High .Nettie Sanders Truckin ' .Louise Parks That Never-to-be-forgotten Night .Senior Reception It ' s A Sin To Tell A Lie .Rosalie Mack I ' m Sitting High On A Hilltop .Kay Doyle Weavers Book List A Pair of Blue Eyes The Lively Lady The Lucky Number Come Out Of The Pantry Under The Greenwood Tree Crime and Punishment Youth . Grit A-Plenty . . . When I Was A Boy The Life Of Louis Pasteur [ 118 ] Rosemary Molfoy Lillian Sweeney 129 (credits) Herman Goodman Hookey players Study Hall and Detention Hall Dorothy Dalton Erwin Needles Norman Spector Aaron Naboicheck The Demerit System The Eternal Justice Loolout” Reporter Interviews The Good Dr. Ooglehoofer In Special Copyrighted Article Well, as I see it, it ' s like this, replied the good Professor Ooglehoofer to the question just put to him by the editor of the Loolout. He had just completed his study of ' how the class of 1936B had spent its time in Weaver, ' and had now consented to this exclusive interview, copyrighted June 1, 1936, and not to be reprinted in whole, or in any part whatever, except by special permission of the copyright owner. The professor continued. There were, during those four years, 4445 44- minute periods, and 740 school davs, or to put it simply, the equivalent of eleven million, seven hun¬ dred and twenty-one thousand, six hundred one (11.721.601) seconds. Most of these Deriods were in history, Latin, algebra, French, or business classes. The big question before the class of ' 36B was, to find something to do while the teacher was rambling on something or other, relating, or not re¬ lating whatever, to the subject before the house. Now, of the three hundred odd in your class, some fifty took art. But oh, those two hundred fifty others 1 Each one must have thought he was a M : chaelangelo or sump ' n. Wh le the teacher spoke, there wasn ' t a single one but was drawing p : ctures on his books—circles, squares, horizontal lines, vertical lines until every book looked as if it had some one of those modernistic pictures on it:—one of those pictures that could look like anything and still be nothing. Well, so much for that! Now for those study hall periods. They were a question. A ' 368 senior would come into Room 227, open a book, and then turn around to look at that beaut babe or tall, dark, and handsome fellow who was stting two rows away. Oh boy, what a life! But then the villain, with glasses on h : s nose and demerit slips in his hand, would come along and the senior would somehow, simultaneously and by co : ncidence, de¬ cide to go to the library. Once safely entrenched behind a book, a fine conversation ensued—ensued, ensued—until the librarian came along and the senior found himself once more in the study hall. Oh, those dreary study halls with nothing to do, and especially was studying expressly and silently for¬ bidden! The senior would nod once, nod twice, and then fall asleep. Sleep, until the bell rang, and there was another class to go to! ' But of course there was no hurry to get to that next class. There were always those good fellows in the corridors to stop and talk with. A drink of water could take anywhere from two to five minutes. And cf course, no one ever went directly from one clcss to another. Just th ' nk of all that exercise that could be gained by going around some circuit¬ ous route, and how easily one could go from the second floor to the first by way of the third. Eventually, however, he got there, and asked the teacher to please repeat what she had said at least a dozen times already. But the class went on, and the urge of doing sometlrng also bore heavily down upon the heads of your classmates. Inevitably would come that challenge to a game cf tick-tack- two. It was usually a case of winning two games out of three, and the w ' nner would crow loud enough for all, except the teacher of course, to hear. Then would come a challenge from the fellow on the other s ' de. This process was continued until every room hod its champ. Then, as you know, the tournament for the school championship was held on the lunchroom tables, and the winner had his name on the first page of The Loolout. But, Professor, we interrupted, didn ' t a 1936B student ever waste any time, or were they all so diligent and industrious? Well, according to my records, came the reply, there was once the case of a young fellow named Riley, who one night wasted a perfectly good half hour doing sdme homework, but then nothing much ever became of him. I think he was the VALE¬ DICTORIAN, or something [ 119 ] What The Future Holds In Store Alberta Baron ' s distinct turn toward the artistic during her high school years leads us to believe we shall some day see her as a noted dress designer. We expect Carmela Capasso to be the world ' s champion typist. May all the laurels of Babe Didrickson be forthcoming to Cynthia Flanigan for her fine work in athletics. The Chicago Bears will probably find an asset to their football team in Ira Levy as quarterback. Although Nicholas Nolan Jus ' in Turley was handicapped in high school by foot injuries, he will no doubt be an adequate successor to Glenn Cunningham. Gelb, Baracchi, and Barshak will some day head a newspaper syndicate rivaling the circulation of that of Hearst ' s. Airplanes in the future will be modeled by Murray Crouse. The right arm of Liz Diana will pitch the New York Yankees to an American League pennant. We hope to get good fruit because Seymour Bogin is going to be a fruit dealer. The Boswell sisters will have nothing on the team of Golda Gehrman, Kay Gibney, and Florence Donoghue. The problems of life will be ably settled by Natalie Katz as The Voice of Exper¬ ience. The concert pianist team of Adrian Harris and Bob Parisi will sweep musical circles off their feet. New Yorkers will have refreshing new entertainment at Hy Goodman ' s Bohemian joint furnished by the adagio dancers, Rachael Ben Moar and Seymour Russell. The Criminals of tomorrow will be protected by Arthur Schatz, criminal lawyer, while the law will be upheld by Edward F. Halloran. Pat Wilkinson will show Walter Winchell how to dig up dirt. Jack Lassow will probably join the parade of rank amateur punsters who haunt our long suffering nation. { 120 } Gladys Lavovitc.h ' s art of make-up will cause Max Factor ' s to lose his esteemed position. Josephine Reilly and Chick Jackson are expected to startle the world with a six- year high school plan. Arrow Collars will sell faster after being modeled by the charming John Maines. A bureau of general information will be ably run by Rosalie Mack. The New York Philharmonic Orchestra will gain a trombone player when Weaver loses one in the person of Howard Bierkan. William Smyth will cater to the round-towners with his super-super nite club, and his swing band will be better because of the presence of a base viol behind which Jerome Peskin will take his stand. Steve Riley and Bill Donaldson will form a brain trust which will sweep the business world. Jacob Shapiro will contribute advertisements for Hy as sandwichman. We expect George Thomas to make an ordinary, fast-talking, small-time politi¬ cian. Gershon Weil ' s delicate appreciation of Shakespeare will lead him to publish a book of criticism on that eminent author ' s works. Blondes in the future will have no trouble keeping their hair bright when Caroline Sheminger goes into her stride as a farVious woman chemist. Norman Spector will haunt houses. Rates low. Homes in the future will be designed by James Williams. The United States ' need for a diplomat will be filled by suave Esche Zeldner. For a new coiffure milady will consult Barbara Robinson in her salon. Rosemary Molloy ' s Fterary ability will evidence itself in her 3 best sellers. THE CLASS PROPHETS. r 101 ] The Treasury Is All In Fun And Out Of Funds Under rapid fire from our esteemed ( ? ) classbook editor, I am all but forced to write this hokum. Remember there are no experiments in favor of force (or am I on the wrong track?). Now money enters into the matter. You know—that copper, nickel, silver, or paper stuff with different pictures and words like e pluribus unum which means all for me, (and he ' s taking Latin VI11!). It really is nice to see how many of our students are so patriotic. You know they just hate to hand over those bills with Washington, Lincoln, and whoever else is on the currency. I don ' t know what pictures are on ten and twenty dollar bills, because I seldom bother with small change. These assistant-treasurers surely bear watching, especially that guy, Bill Smyth, who really puts Houdini to shame when it comes to making money disappear. There are also many of our good old classmates who are still loyal to the old country. They hold on to the greenbacks, only because they want to show their fondness for Erin. Boy, was I amazed at the number of Irishmen in the class! A large majority have changed their Irish names though! If you have read this far and have not yet found out that I was never shaped out to be a writer nor a Clark Gable, except for my big ears, I am ad¬ mitting I cannot write and am signing off. Tally-ho! JOHN PETERSEN, Class Treasurer. OUR , , PROTEGES from V is oratw Ut drink. a +o He tn ke v ou fajeCjVt JO harrl ' i|ov cr HERMAN GOODMAN ' Bctuiih Y ou a Tl WC. iVj ha.nl I o t« u)V� a.t ii Herenw. tVrre lie LILLIAN O ' FRtlDA HfllCOVSKY Mc.n Sav| He’ll be Some ddvl Ml ETON HEIVTR Mat oil to Dott VmicK NuTje E tke Aanotn elicit DOROTHY VINICK mm he Hickles the k.evj Uith 4he rea_Ve h o{ eac e • ADRItN WARRl S Uia ' s co-mpetitOYS start to Uusb When -she picks up pencil or brush YLV1A DDtLMAN . r- l ' [ 123 ] A Rose By Any Other Name! The scene is in a grocery store. STENWALL JACKSON, the clerk is talking to a woman customer, the TOCE of the town, who was born in the United States of a MERRICK. Hello, tall, dark, and HENSON. How much are your veal CUTLERs? LEVY think now, I forget. Oh yes, 20 a pound. 0. K. I ' ll take 3 pounds, and a can of MAXFIELD house coffee, and a bunch of RUSSELL sprouts. By the way, have you any PERRONEs? Oh SHER, of course. All right. That ' ll be all. Have you enough VINICKer and WEINERs? Yes, plenty. While he wrapped the CORDOVA the packages, he HELLER arm so that she wouldn ' t LEWIS the others. She almost fell too, but he COURTER. Say, did you hear about the feller they caught ROBBIN the bank? said the clerk. WYNN? she asked. It sure was a GOOD-BERG-LURIE. Just as he was coming out from the bank, a dog chased him and he zig-SACKed, but the dog BRITT his toe, not his leg mind you, DESTITO. Then a cop came and fired two SCHATZ which stopped the bandit. Upon being guestioned, it was learned that he used to LIBBIN LUNDIN and was once a PARISIan but he was now a MERKIN citizen and lived in MASS. This SepDEMBAR he will be sentenced to 30 days of hard DOYLE and then he will be a FREIMAN. Well, FRANCHI that. NEEDLES to say he deserves it, she said. Just then, in walked a Chinese who asked, You got ' em MACKerel? No, it won ' t GUBTIL this afternoon. You got ' em pink SOLOMON? YUSH, sir. 0. K. Give me some, but first you take ' em off FLYNNs. That be all. Then the Chinese left, and an Italian walked in yelling at his sons who were fight¬ ing among themselves. Leave him MALONE—how many THOMAS do I have to tell you? I ' ll BARACCHI your neck—Why do hit, Tony? You know he just got over infantile parHALISEY. He KATZ cold so easily, he may get chicken PARKS.—Come on, Guiseppi. Be a good boy and sing a song like MAZZOTTA word of warning or DOREY me fa sol or SWEEDLOW sweet chariot. [ 124 ] I don ' t wanna, I want an ice cream COHN. Keep quiet. You ' re always PESKIN me. I wanna glass of SELTZER and a bottle of PASTERized milk. Don ' t you know you can ' t have your KAGAN eat it. You ' re APTER want anything. How much is my bill, clerk? Only 60f That ' s good. D ' ALLESSIO the better. I wish it could have BEN MOAR, said the clerk. The writers of this story have decided to end this thing right here because SISKIN go on forever and besides names are lacking and this is as FARRELL it will go and be¬ sides— (censored). To an Apple Oh luscious fruit, so near and yet so far, If I could only reach you where you are! It makes me seethe to think that I am not a lad. If I could only climb that tree, it wouldn ' t be so bad, For then it would enable me to pluck you from your limb; But here I stand, a shrinking her, and not a daring him! —DOROTHY VINICK, [ 125 ] Autograph Pag [ 126 ] ACTIVITIES Sports Mens sana in corpore sano. Surely that should be the aim behind all school activities, and we like to think that ' twas so at Weaver. There is no doubt but that, scholastically, Weaver ranked among the highest in the nation, and though, in the win and loss columns, our record was pot so high as it might have been, the last part of the above quotation was not slighted. Weaver competed in five sports: football, basketball, baseball, cross-country, and track. These presented a wide range to prospective athletes. Even more important was the spirit of the boys who took an active part in upholding the honor of the school on the field of sports. Though victory did not crown all cur efforts, the will to win and the spirit to give all one had to achieve that end were always present. At least as important also was the cleanness that featured all of Weaver ' s competitions. Many opposing teams have commented that Weaver is one of the fairest teams in the state. Because of this we ' d like to thank Mr. Stone and Mr. Gipson, who had much to do with the instilling of that spirit, the test of true sportsmanship. Hartford and Bulkeley were our natural rivals, and many and fierce were the battles that took place on Batterson Field, Weaver ' s own stadium. The field is a natural for football, and well suited to baseball After the completion of the track two years ago, Weaver went into this sport in a big way. Basketball was played on our spacious gym floor, and the cross-country men did their speeding across the street, up and down the dales of Keney Park. [ 129 ] FOOTBALL Now for a short summary of sports happenings of our senior year. Football was first seasonally, and also in the hearts of Weaver students. The season was well augured by a 13-0 victory over New Haven Commercial. Though the West Hartford game ended in a 12-7 defeat, it was atoned for by a 19-6 win from Danbury. Next in order were a loss to Hillhouse, 21 -0, a victory from Derby, 6-0, and losses to Bulkeley, 20-0, to Chapman Tech, 6-0, and to Hartford, 13-2, ending a fairly successful season. Lettermen of the season included Avery, Britt, Crovitz, DeLucco, Diachenko, Capt. Dunne, Harris, Laird, Levy, Needles, Captain-elect Sweeney, Sucoll, Zagorsky, Zeldner, and Sullivan, Manager. On the Courant s , all-city team were Levy and Diachenko. CROSS-COUNTRY The cross-country season was singularly poor, producing only one victory against four defeats. The standings at the finish were as follows: Weaver 18, Loomis 52; Bristol 25, Weaver 30; H. P. H. S. 24, Weaver 31; Manchester 19, Weaver 36; Bacon Academy 22, Weaver 33. The star of the team was Scotty Carter, who set a new Keney Park record of 12:35 for 2.5 miles. Lettermen were Carter, Gelb, Rosen, Willis- ton, Vail, and Hogan. BASKETBALL The highlight of the basketball season was a sensational 32-28 victory over Bulkeley, the first time in four years that Weaver has been able to take the Maroon team ' s measure on the chalked court, and it was after the Weaver team had been weakened by the loss through graduation of its flashy fore-court players, Ware and Carter. The season ended with a total of nine victories and ten losses, slightly lower than the 50% average. Insignia winners were Capt. Ware, Carter, Levy, Captain-elect Marcus, Mandell, Richardson, Darling, Smith, and Ferrigno, Manager. BASEBALL It took Weaver two chances before its first baseball victory this spring, that being over Hartford Trade, 6-4. Immediately after that, however, came a 6-5 win over Hartford, a game that was featured by Diana ' s pitching and McCullough ' s home run. The losses were to New Britain, 4-3, and to West Hartford, 5-3. Veterans on this year ' s squad are Bonadies, Diana, David, Levy, and Booma, those being last year ' s lettermen. Those who have already proven their worth this year are Marcus, DiFazio, D ' Amato, McCullough, and Ford. [ 130 } TRACK Track is now definitely a big-time sport at Weaver, the time having passed when it was considered but a minor feat to be a track man. So far this year the Green and White has competed at the Connecticut State Relays, where Needles won the discus throw, and in dual meets with Woodrow Wilson, Bristol, and Bulkeley, and in a city triangular competition with H. P. H. S. and Bulkeley. In none of these has Weaver been successful, H. P. H. S. winning the triangular meet. This year ' s squad had but Harris and Needles of last year ' s team, but Naboicheck, Kadis, Glynn, E. Rosen, Caffrey, M. Rosen, Hambleton, Johnson, Clausen, Sweeney, and Dunne have already shown up well this season. Harris is the all-around star, competing in the high jump, broad jump, and shot put. Skeets Hambleton set a new school pole-vault record of 10 feet 6 inches when he won first place in the triangular meet. As this book goes to press during the third week of May, we can only hope for many more victories before the curtain is dropped on another season of Weaver Athletics. [131 ] After The Bell Rings President—Sylvia Eidelman Art-Crafts Club Vice-President—Alberta Baron Secretary-—Roger Carney Faculty Adviser—Miss Hazelton President—Edmund Dunne Athletic Association Vice-President—Catherine Keegan Secretary—Erwin Needles Faculty Adviser—Mr. Stone President—William Donaldson Secretary—Frank D ' Amato Boys ' Commercial Club Vice-President—Rocco Franchi Treasurer—George Clark Faculty Adviser—Mr. Waring President—Lorence Rapaport Boys ' Debating Club Vice-President and Treasurer—Herbert Feldman Secretary—Sidney Mellman Faculty Adviser—Mr. Winslow President—Gilbert Saegaert Secretary—Samuel Zimmerman Librarian—Edward Turner Boys ' Glee Club Vice-President—Francis Murray Treasurer—Edward Rosen Assistant Librarian—M Iton Jacobson Faculty Adviser—Miss Duguid President—Golda Gehrman C. H. L S. Vice-President and Treasurer—Sally Brghtman Secretary—Pearl Glassman Faculty Adviser—Miss Lord President—Aaron Naboicheck Chemistry Club Vice-President—Morris Bornstein Secretary—Elsie Matera Faculty Adviser—Mr. Baker Chess Club President—William Tuber Vice-President—Simon Goldstein Secretary—Julius Poritz Faculty Adviser—Mr. Clapp Dramatic Club President—Herman Goodman Vice-President and Treasurer—Arthur Schatz Secretary—Rosemary Malloy Faculty Advisers—M.ss Forbes, Mr. Crowell French Club President—Arthur Schatz Treasurer—Nolan Turley Faculty Adviser—Miss Hanks [132] Vice-President—Hilda Podnetsky Secretary—Stephen Riley President—Kathleen Gibney Secretary—David Levin President—Dorothy Allen President—Stephen Riley President—Roslyn Katz German Club Vice-President—Anne Rothstein Treasurer—Bernard Pomerantz Faculty Adviser—Miss Small Girls ' Business Club Vice-President and Treasurer—Rhea Pasternack Secretary—Flora Katz Faculty Advisers—Miss Case, Miss Shea Honor Society Vice-President—Marshall Baracchi Secretary—Pearl Glassman Faculty Advisers—Mr. Burke, Mr. Stanley Inde Club Vice-President and Treasurer—Sylvia Krasnow Secretary—Maxine Cutler Faculty Adviser-—Miss Ingle Ingleside Club President—Genevieve Rogers Vice-President—Maxine Brennan Secretary and Treasurer-—Veronica Dorey Faculty Advisers—Miss Miller, Miss Clough, Miss Parks President—Janet Brynga Secretary—Janie Jenkins Librarian—Florence Donoghue President—Catherine Keegan Girls ' Glee Club Vice-President—Judith Macken Treasurer—Golda Gehrman Assistant Librarian—Celia Altschuler Vice-President and Secretary—Rachel Benmaor Faculty Adviser—Miss Duguid Girls ' Leaders ' Corps Treasurer—Marie McCarthy Faculty Adviser—Miss Wakefield Girls ' League President—Joyce Cutler First Vice-President—Lillian Siegal Second Vice-President—Adrienne Harris Treasurer—Patricia Wilkinson Secretary—Jane St. Pierre Faculty Advisers—Miss Talcott, Miss Hood Latin Club Consules—Arthur Schatz, Lorence Rapaport Quaestor—Joseph Hilbert Censor—Edward Hurwitz Scriba—June Davis Faculty Adviser—Miss Conklin Lookout Editor-in-Chief—Norman Sivin • Business Manager—Sarah Bronsteio Faculty Advisers—Miss O ' Hara, Mr. Dooey, Mr. Stanley [ 133 ] [134] (law President Salutatorian Valedictorian rop NOTCHERS “Over the top [ 135 ] In A Typing Classroom Psst! Psst! How would you divide ' oranges? ' 7 With a knife! I answered angrily, for my fellow-student had diverted my at¬ tention for the tenth time, and besides I had been interrupted in the middle of c sentence. Nothing proves more annoying when one is typewriting smoothly, especially in the middle of a sentence, than to hear that awful Psst! My angry tone was hint enough for my classmate to cease firing her unending stream of questions, and I continued with my transcription, satisfied that I wouldn ' t be interrupted again. However this feeling of security was soon blasted. I was once more taken out of my contented state by a tap on my shoulder. I continued to type, un¬ mindful of the girl in back of me. This didn ' t discourage the fair lass however! That word, that very common word again attracted my attention— Psst! I turned around and looked into the face of a grinning young Susie, an enthusiastic patronizer of the well-known Mr. Wrigley. Have you a good soft eraser that I could borrow? she asked in a soft whisper. I gave her an eraser, but it wasn ' t a soft one! Soon words that I never before knew existed, reached my ears. I turned around although I already knew the cause of these musical (!) ejaculations, and saw a piece of art to behold! In using the eraser Susie had made a number of attractive (?) red streaks which ran through several words, and the paper was a creation that, I think, would have made even Cellini envious! Now you who have taken typing know that only one sheet of paper is allowed for each transcription 1 However Susie, being bolder than the average typist, decided that she needed another piece. She rose nonchalantly and stalked forward towards her goal—a piece of paper. As she did so, I could hear her hum the strains of that popular song I ' ve Got Trouble, Double Trouble. She returned to her seat, but had not typed long before she noticed that her typewriter skipped spaces! Instead of her words read¬ ing We have yours of the twelfth instant, they read: Weh avey ours of the twelfthin stant. This brought more ejaculations which didn ' t help the situation any. No sooner had Susie changed her typewriter, settled herself comfortably in her chair, and got under way, than the bell rang and the period was over—with practically nothing accomplished—except perhaps a headache.! FLORA KATZ (Typist for PORTAL) [ 136 ] Calendar - January to June - 1936 Jan. 16 28 31 Feb. 1 3 4 7 10 11 12 13 14 18 19 24 25 March 9 11 April 2 3 4 Walter Gelb elected classbook editor. Basketball victory for Weaver over Norwich. LOOKOUT tries to stimulate cultural senses of Weaverites by presenting two Shakespearean plays. Pearl Kagan succumbs to the Madona influence and decides to let her golden (?) tresses grow. First meeting of PORTAL Board. Weaver foolishly allows Hartford High to win a basketball game. Weaver Gym turned into roller skating rink. Meeting of seniors to discuss classbook pictures. PORTAL Board begins personal writeups. Junior Concert. Cleveland Symphony Concert. Walter Gelb receives certificate of membership to Quill and Scroll Hon¬ orary Journalistic Society. No school because of snow—Weaver-Bulkeley game—Weaver victory. School dismissed at 1:15 because of blizzard which accommodatingly stopped at 1 :20. Senior-Sophomore party. Safety Moving Pictures by Chevrolet. Class elections; sports night. A Hot Time in the old school that night! Kindly fate saw fit to intervene with a week of vacation. English VIII classes of Miss Forbes attend lecture at Broad Street Audi¬ torium. Lovely day, thank you. Editorial Board of PORTAL start voting on superlatives. Cats! Herman Goodman becomes the butt of French VI class. Victor Goodberg and Pearl Friedman bring glory to Weaver in Bookkeep¬ ing Contest. George Thomas ' manly spirit rebels against being dubbed Sunny. [138] 7 8 Janet Gruber ruefully acknowledges her,birthday. (My how time flies!) 0 Good Friday—very good, no school. 14 W. P. A. Orchestra hath charms that soothe the Weaver beasts. ( Apol¬ ogies to somebody!) 15 Mr. Burke returns after an absence of approximately three weeks. 16 List of those eligible for graduation speakers announced. 21 Home Economics classes try their hands at Chow Mein. If at first you don ' t succeed, try, try again. 22 Candy sale (?) in.Lobby. 24 ' Tis the day before vacation and all through the school—everybody ' s happy—Juniors entertain faculty at tea. May 4 Back to the old grind again—Six weeks to go! 5 Senior Class and PORTAL Board pictures taken. Most unusual exchange of outer garments by the boys and a rather appalling array of smiles on the visages of the girls. 8 Summer weather arrives with a vengeance—thermometer hits 90°. 18 Final copy for PORTAL goes to the printer. June 15 End of classes for year! 18 Class Night. 20 Senior Reception. 23 Graduation. 24 Alumni Reception. [ 139 ] The Weaver Dramatic Club presents THURSDAY EVENING By Christopher Morley The Cast Gordon Johns., . Milton London Laura Johns.Rosemary Molloy Mrs. Johns.Florence Neiditch Mrs. Sheffield.Natalie H. Katz Time: The present Place: A butler ' s pantry in a small suburban home and THE TAVERN By George M. Cohan The Cast Zack, the tavern-keeper ' s son Robert Moses Sally, the hired girl.Mary Forte Freeman, the tavern-keeper.Herman Goodman Willurm, the hired man.Norman Sivin The Vagabond.William Lee Donaldson Violet Mildred Abeloff Lamson, the Governor.Dominick Martino Mrs. Lamson, his wife.Anne Bernstein Virginia, their daughter.Evelyn Lackman Tom, her fiance.Aaron Naboicheck The Sheriff.Horace Reed Ezra, the sheriff ' s man.Herbert Pivnick Joshua, another sheriff ' s man.James Gladstone Stevens, the attendant.Seymour Staltz Time: A stormy evening, not very long ago Place: Zacchaeus Freeman ' s Tavern The Weaver High School Auditorium Saturday Evening—8:00 P. M. [140] April 18, 1936 The Sports Night Program I Wrestling (2 matches) II Tumbling and Hand Balancing Alex Nowaset, ' 34A, Stanley Walker, George Fargo, Anthony Galkoski III Badminton IV Fencing V Boxing (2 bouts) VI Basketball — Middletown vs. Weaver VII Dancing Sponsored by the Weaver Alumni Association Weaver Gymnasium February 25, 1936 Alumni Committee Alfred F. Kotchen, ' 25B, Chairman Harry L. Wise, ' 26A Samuel Goldfarb, ' 26B Salvatore S. Piacente, ' 32B Hope Banfield, ' 33B Faculty Representatives Mr. Stone Mr. Maines Mr. Dow [HI } On Report Cards - That Day of Days Was I robbed. I ' m going down and see Mr. --. Better than I expected! How ' d you do? I Let s see yours. These remarks exhibit all the signs of the day expectantly or fearfully awaited —the day of report cards! On this day, the Sophomore leaves his sixth period class rather hurriedly, anxious to see his report card. Coming closer and closer to his session room, the Sophomore begins to think, wondering whether Mr.-might not have flunked him because of that poor mark in his test, or whether Miss-- might not have robbed him. (He ' d heard that she was a hard marker.) He begins to lag now, but inevitably he approaches and finally has to enter the room of his doom. Slowly the teacher begins to pass around the cards amid a silence. Finally she comes to the Sophomore, hands him the card without feeling, and continues on in her task of destruction. The Soph¬ omore begins to sweat now, slowly draws the card from the envelope, scans the missile for a moment, then slowly a sigh of relief spreads across his face, and he wipes the sweat from his brow, for Mr. --has not done him wrong nor is Miss-as hard a marker as she is rated. At the next issue of The Lookout, the Sophomore reads his name on the Honor Roll. On this same day, the Junior, on leaving his sixth period class, heads rather re¬ luctantly for his session room. Slowly but surely he approaches to this room of worry. When he gains the threshold, he notices a few of the students smiling rather forcedly, as one smiles in the face of doom, yet there were a few who were joking as though they meant it. Imagine, thinks the Junior, joking on the day of report cards! Then he is in his seat and the teacher is passing around the cards. Suddenly the Junior begins to wonder whether he made the honor roll or not, and if not, what will be said when it ' s handed in at home. Then it ' s dropped on his desk and he hurriedly seizes it, opens it, reads it, and suddenly says, I ' ll see her—tomorrow, rather angrily, for he has not made the Honor Roll. At the same time, when the Junior is worrying about the Honor Roll, Mr. Senior, in an adjacent session room, is joyfully whooping it up because he has not flunked in all his subjects. He has approached his session room calmly as befitting the dignity of a Senior, a Herculean task accomplished only after two years practice. In his session room, there is neither silence nor a few smiles, but instead everyone is talking and iaughing. After the report cards have been passed around, everyone tries his best to look surprised as though he had completely forgotten about the report cards, but two years is not enough time to practice for such a tremendous task as this although some do rather well—contrary to their ability as rated on their report cards. [ 142 ] !he N eu 5tucJen t boU Ik ose Good Old Dc) S [ 143 ] Before And After While in a Schoolroom: English, French, they must be done—- Although there is a golden sun, And birds, a buzzing bumblebee—- Ah, I can ' t work conscientiously! My eyes go wandering to the trees Which rustle in the gentle breeze And I ' m within four schoolroom walls While run and play my spirit calls. After Graduation: English, French, no more to be done—- And ' though there is a golden sun, And birds, a buzzing bumblebee— I want to work conscientiously. My eyes go wandering to the trees Which rustle in the gentle breeze. I ' d rather be within schoolroom walls To work and plug as my spirit calls. Every class book depends upon the advertising as an essential financial aid. Your appreciation of this, the PORTAL of 1936B, may well express itself by a continued patronage of the following firms and individuals. Their loyal support made your book possible. The Gustave Fischer Company Office Supplies Office Furniture School Supplies 237 Asylum Street HARTFORD Compliments of THE c Weaver fHigh Q)ramatic Glub Garolyn Modes are exclusive at Siegel ' s Shop 104 Pratt Street Hartford, Connecticut Always Choose for Afternoon Tea Hot Luncheon Specials Soda Fountain Service Candy — Pastry 96 PRATT STREET Compliments of . 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