Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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ROBERT BARNARD ALBERT BELZER The question immediately arises: Just what is that queer-looking contraption in which Bob’’ spends so much of his time? We hold our breath every time it passes down the Avenue, wondering if it will stop all in one piece. Just as humorous in school as he is in his eccentric vehicle, ‘Bob’’ has been known to cause mild riots in many a class¬ room. Holcomb Street School. A. A. BERTRAM BENNETT Bert” is somewhat divided between base¬ ball and art scrapbooks. He is, however, conscientious in the work he undertakes. His quiet and unassuming airs won for him respect among his many friends. His art scrapbook shows commendable progress in sketching still life. ’’Bert” himself has a hard time deciding which it shall be. base¬ ball or art. Watkinson School. Art-Crafts Club. Major League Baseball seems to fill a good portion of Belzer’s time. Without hesita¬ tion, he is able to tell the qualities of most professional ball men. Liking also to par¬ ticipate in sports himself, he kept his stride with the track squad. This quiet chap majored in business and will probably attend a school of higher learning with hopes of establishing a company or two in the future. Alfred E. Burr School. A. A.; Track Squad. RUTH BERMAN Ruth was a welcome invader from our keenest rival school. Although her endeav¬ ors among us were of necessity of brief duration, her successes were of no mean proportions. Her many friends here found her both an interesting and an interested companion. Hartford Public High School. C. H. L. S.; French Club; Girls ' League; Girls ' Sports: Latin Club. ROBERT BERNERT “Bob’s winning personality and pleasant character made him one of our most popular boys. Though he wasn ' t a member of the dramatic or debating clubs, his eloquence of speech in the latter field and ability in the former activity, equaled that of the best of them. However, he interested himself chiefly in sports. Holcomb Street School. A. A.; Basketball Squad; Cheerleader. ABRAHAM BEZANKER Abraham’s drawl and utter composure at all times baffled and intrigued many of us. Inconsistent with his languor in speech and manner, his quick wit and mental alertness made him an entertaining member of our class. His remarkable themes bear evidence to his ability, and certainly should encourage him in his wish to be an English teacher. Frank A. Brackett School. A. A.; Chemistry Club. ARTHUR BERTRAM Many of Art ' s” acquaintances have had to undergo his fatuous laug h so constantly that to keep a straight face was almost hope¬ less. Turning away from the jester role, his principal interests lie in sports and horse¬ back riding. His tolerance and ambition are certainly good omens for a bright future. Northwest School. A. A.; Football Squad; Track; Swimming; Class President. JOHN BIERKAN Johnny descends from a long line of con¬ scientious musicians, and drums into his tolerant mind his studies with as much ambi¬ tion as he trips the traps. The Inter-High and All-State Orchestras are listed among his school achievements, not to forget the B. C. Band (Before Condensation). Al¬ though a musical career seems most prom¬ ising, scientific agriculture has exerted some magnetic force to lure John to its folds. Northwest School. Honor Society; A. A.; Band, Inter-High Orchestra.

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ELIZABETH BILL WILLIAM BIPPUS Elizabeth, though deeply engrossed in scrap books and stamp collectors ' albums, still found time to deposit her petite self in the ever-enchanting art department where she indulged in still another of her interests, that of the picturesque. Though small in stat¬ ure, “Betty ' s” friends vouch for her esti¬ mable qualities. Northwest School. Art-Crafts Club; Girls’ Business Club; Girls League. GLADYS BLINDER A transfer from the Cape Cod state, Gladys went her way quietly among us. Sports interested her, both as a participant and as a spectator. Her chief interest (by her own admission) lies in the movies. We wonder just which of the handsome “he-men” she “raves” about most enthusiastically, or per¬ haps the glamorous gowns of the “screen sirens” held special fascination for her. Dorchester (Mass.) High for Girls. Girls’ League; Girls ' Business Club. From Vermont Academy came “Bip and with his customary nonchalance, made a niche for himself in the portals of Weaver. A “smooth” guy, “Bip” was the envy of most of his contemporaries when he donned a pair of skiis or slid upon a dance floor. We also hear that his ability as a swimmer was not to be sneezed at. Vermont Academy. MILDRED BLOCK Mildred and her three pals, the Weaver triplets, formed an inseparable quartet at Weaver. Despite her quiet demeanor, her numerous interests, particularly the love of sports, linked her with many other Wea- verities, and her activities were far reaching. Mildred’s soft eyes and inviting smile gathered many willing companions. Frank A. Brackett School. A. A.; Girls’ Leaders’ Corps; Girls’ League; French Club; Honor Society; Latin Club. JACK BLOOM A casual observer would say Jack is a quiet boy. Upon looking twice he might say that Jack was asleep. As an outlet for excess energy he gave his services to the Dramatic Club. His mind was really quite active, appearances notwithstanding. It has been rumored that his favorite song is “Happy Daze Are Here Again.” Northwest School. Chemistry Club; Dramatic Club, Treasurer; Honor Society. PHYLLIS BLUMENTHAL “Seek and ye shall find” is a well-known adage, but you would have to search far and wide to find someone just like “Phyll.” She has all the requirements of a true friend . . . warm interest in your troubles, a cheering sense of humor, and a. geniune understanding of human nature. Add to these qualities, a fine dramatic ability and a remarkable talent for writing, and you have an outstanding personality. Northwest School. A. A.; C. H. L. S.; Dramatic Club; Girls League; Latin Club; Portal Board. FREDERICK BLUMBERG A happy-go-lucky fellow, “Fred” fairly teems with ambition. As the proverbial duck takes to water, Fred takes to history, and he is never so happy as when expound¬ ing a theory or arguing a point. This ver¬ bose chap of the booming voice lent his artistic talent to the Dramatic Club between arguments. Frank A. Brackett School. Chemistry Club; Dramatic Club. SYLVIA BOLOCOFSKY Sylvia’s greatest delight is in adding pic¬ tures of gorgeous movie sirens and dashing heroes to an already overbrimming collec¬ tion. One of the quieter members of our class, she sat primly and silently with the latest picture of Clark Gable, observing the bedlam caused by passing students, but never contributing to it. Frank A. Brackett School. Girls’ League.