Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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NICHOLAS ANNELLI Can you imagine harmless little “Nicky chasing after a great big bear or something? Well, that’s one of his main ambitions in life, believe it or not! Meanwhile, to satisfy the gypsy in him, he has devoted himself primarily to skating with the greatest of ease around Keney Park pond and running with equal ease around the track. Frank A. Brackett School. FLORENCE ARONSON How much “Flo s’ laughing eyes and spar¬ kling smile reveal her zest in life! Though a joyous and fun-loving participant at many a social function, Florence had a more seri¬ ous side to her nature which attracted not only friendly acquaintances but sincere friends, for hers is a generous personality. Northwest School. A. A.; Girls ' League; Girls’ Business Club. SAUL ANTONOFSKY Well, well, our sinewy sailor plans to hoist anchor and transfer his duffel aft to New London’s coast guard school. After buf¬ fing waves of worry in the training-ship Weaver, he has become quite salted to mid¬ night watches over knotty geometry, and all wish him well in harboring his windjam¬ mer in life’s port. Characteristically his weakness, by his own admission, lies in his fondness for “pretty girls ’! Frank A. Brackett School. Chemistry Club. ROBERT AVERY “Bo b”, more widely known as the fighting tackle of recent seasons, usually turns to the trombone or etching in his quieter hours. “Bob’s” past achievements in the field of art have encouraged him to pursue this line as a vocation. If his professional career proves as successful as his football . . . “Oh Boy! Holcomb Street School. A. A.; Football Team. ANNE AVSEEV Anne’s tendency to mimic people (especially teachers) often got her into difficulties. All in fun, however, her actions have caused many a good laugh. Adept in other ways, too, Anne shows promise of becoming a talented artist, and her backhand in tennis is nothing to be sneezed at. With such charm and versatility, Anne should go far. Northwest School. Art-Crafts Club; C. H. L. S., President; Girls ' League; Honor Society; Portai. Board. JOHN BALLENGER ’ Jack liked Chem.” and Phys.”, and with his marks, we don ' t blame him! This local boy made good in other ways too, by being elected the class orator. Although very blond, he is by no means light-headed . . . quite a serious chap, in fact! Some day we may read the heading “Tall Tooter Toots Terrific Toot on Trumpet!” Northwest School. A. A.; Band; Chemistry Club; Orator; Portal Board. VIOLA BARBAGALLO From H. P. H. S. came “Vi to give those interested a bit of that charming personality that won her the title of “a really nice girl.” “Vi ' s” attractive appearance, coupled with a cute lisp made her a very, very busy girl, both in school and outside activities. Hartford Public High School. BARBARA BARNARD A tall, statuesque goddess with smooth, brown tresses, chic clothes, and a flair for tripping the light fantastic, “Babs” arouses envy in many a feminine heart. Masculine hearts are also affected by this poised and charming girl. On being asked her favorite occupation, she vehemently declared, “Ca¬ noeing!” We wonder why. Holcomb Street School. A. A.; Girls’ League. Cirls’ League; A. A.; Girls ' Business Club.