Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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BERNHARD BIEDERMAN This stellar man loves to take his trusty rifle and good ol ' fishing pole on a beautiful sunny morn and go hunting and fishing far away from the wiles of feminine hunters. Bernie ’ consistently per¬ sisted in affably heckling the teachers for those test results (Re¬ member?) which no one else had the courage to ask for. SARAH BIRD Sally is another of the maids who believe that Silence is golden. Slim of build and quiet in manner, she maintains a true expression of poise which auto¬ matically causes anyone addressing her to lower his voice to more peaceful and refined tones. She likes to sketch and can truly be pictured before an easel drawing scenes of beauty and unreality. Girls’ League. JAMES BLACK Jimmy certainly was a regu¬ lar fellow with his spontaneous happy-go-lucky manner and his diverting line of chatter. Also rated as quite the flash on the dance floor Jimmy’s career in baseball in the pitcher’s box will be remembered for many a day to come, for he succeeded in pitching Weaver to victory frequently, using his famous fast ball. Baseball team. HANNAH BOARDMAN Although not an original Wea- verite, Hannah has fared well in our school. Possessed of a rich and deep blues voice, she once won a wrist-watch for her rendi¬ tion of Blue Prelude on one of the Amateur programs. Her present plans include continuing her sing¬ ing as a career. Maybe we shall hear our classmate over the waves of radio some day! Girls’ League. DOROTHY BOGIN During two short years, Dot ' s dancing feet have gathered a gal¬ lery of admirers. She always seems to be in a hurry except when going to Latin class — the delight of her life! Dot will never be bored, nor will her com¬ panions, for she has that rare gift of humor and knows how to use it. Girls’ League; Latin Club. LUCILLE BONADIES Interesting is the word for Lu¬ cille. An expert skater, swimmer or horsewoman, in fact an expert in any sport, Lolly” could hold her own against any athletic girl and still manage to look charm¬ ing. Possessing a pair of snapping dark eyes and shining black hair, few could resist her fatal charm and her hospitable quality of put¬ ting a person at ease. Art-Crafts Club; Glee Club; Girls’ Leaders ' Corps. GRACE BOOMA All the girls have envied Grace’s qualities at some time of their high school career. She has figured in many school activities, social and scholastic: her skating is of excellent quality, her school¬ girl complexion is superlative, her popularity undeniable, and some moonstruck male is always seek¬ ing an introduction. What more can anyone want? Chemistry Club, Secretary; Girls ' Leaders’ Corps; Girls’ League; Girls’ Sports; Junior Prom Com¬ mittee; Lookout Editorial Board; Nominating Committee; Portal Board, Editor-in-Chief; Matinee Dance Committee; Reception Com¬ mittee. MILTON BOOTH Calling all gals! Calling all guys! Be on welcome lookout for this regular” fellow. Height: 5 ' 5 ; hair: wavy brown. Char¬ acteristics: a ready raillery, a store of book lamin’, a multitude of lucky admirers, and an out¬ stretched hand to all newcomers who thrive on sincerity. Reward for acquaintance: an opportunity for a genuine friendship!

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MILDRED BENSON Adapting the philosophy Peace and good will to all,” Mildred moved serenely through school life with a gentle dignity and quiet charm. Mere words cannot express glowingly and adequately enough her talent as a violinist. The in¬ tense fervor, the deep feeling, and the study she puts into her play¬ ing truly awe any listener and lover of the violin. German Club; Girls’ League; Latin Club; Inter-High Orchestra; Orchestra, Librarian. BERTRAM BERENSON One of the most common sights in school was to see Buddy’ hurrying through the halls, loaded down with books, intent on his next class. Very diligent in his studies, he was one of Weaver’s most earnest students. Although rather shy and retiring, he has nevertheless gained many friends among the students and faculty. FLORENCE BERESKY Flo,” this sweet, lilting, auburn¬ haired miss of our dreams, charmed all her friends, and a friend to all she certainly was. An organizer par-excellence and teeming with an enthusiastic vivacious energy plus a zest for work and play, she won our respect with her inimitable whirlwind style on The Look¬ out.” Ready, willing, and able — That’s our Flo. Girls’ League, First Vice-Presi¬ dent; Honor Society; Ingleside Club; Junior Prom Committee; Lookout Editorial Board, Editor- in-Chief; Portal Board; Color Committee. JACK BERKMAN This young man who aims to be a court stenographer has al¬ ready set his feet on the chosen path. He is so used to the dom¬ inating numbers of girls in his Stenography classes that he feels ill at ease if not surrounded by “femmes. He possesses, in addi¬ tion to his nimble fingers, a charm¬ ing, wide, wide grin and a fine voice. Choir; Glee Club. BENNETT BERMAN Not mentioning Ben’s musical inclination would be doing him a big injustice. Ben is one of the few saxophone players who has been able to withstand the missiles tossed at his unfortunate group! Besides playing in the Weaver band, Ben has played in numer¬ ous outside swing orchestras. This fellow rates the title of class giant — yes, he’s a big fellow! ELEANOR BERNERT Versatile “El ! Sunday morn¬ ings may find her atop a horse on the riding paths, and week-end evenings at her favorite rendez¬ vous— the Bond. With the charm of Marie Antoinette, the poise of Victoria, and a personality all her own, El has a following of in¬ numerable male admirers, and as many lucky friends. C. H. L. S.; Chemistry Club; Girls’ League, President; Lookout Editorial Board, Organization Edi¬ tor; Girls’ Sports. HYMEN BERNSTEIN Leigh” constitutes Weaver’s tall, dark, and handsome.” The girls can ' t help envying that dark curly hair. Leigh is considered a dresser of the sporty type — you know, trousers ending above the ankles! That flashy gray Packard completes the rather collegiate pic¬ ture. SHAYE BERNSTEIN Shaye has the distinction of being one of those rare individuals who can utter nary a word and still have everyone pleasingly con¬ scious of her presence. Her sweet voice lends refinement to any con¬ versation, and she’s fortunate in possessing talent — both for draw¬ ing and singing. Lucky the pupils who some day will have this pa¬ trician beauty as the instructor in their classroom! Art-Crafts Club; Choir; Girls League; Color Committee, Chair¬ man.

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ELIZABETH BORICHEWSKY Who would ever guess that such a meek quiet student as Butch” (a no demerits gal) would be one of our star athletes! Watch any girls’ athletic contest, and you will see her lithe form in the cen¬ ter of action. She has entertained us with Russian dances and music, and is known as a good sport and a swell friend. Girls’ Sports; Girls ' Leaders ' Corps; Girls ' League; Honor So¬ ciety. MARY BORNSTEIN Toots” has more pictures, cards, and souvenirs collected than you can shake a stick at. She plunged through her classes worrying as they came and trying to outguess the teachers. When she smiles, she reminds one of a toothpaste “ad” — her mouth stretches from ear to ear! She is an active sportswoman, and possesses real athletic ability. She is a good sport at any and every time. Girls’ League; Girls’ Sports. LORETTA BRADLEY Have you done your what- cha-might call it yet? Oh, boy! It must be Loretta coming around the corner. Why don t you take time out, Loretta, to make up a whole new language of your own? You have practicall x done so al¬ ready. Not once in her three years at Weaver has Loretta been tardy or absent. Here’s wishing you luck, Loretta. Chemistry Club; Girls League; Ingleside Club; Girls’ Leaders’ Corps. SAMUEL BRAND Sammy” might well be termed “Swingin Sam as he plays either the saxophone or the clarinet with equal skill and dexterity — and can he play! His interpretation of Clyde McCoy’s Sugar Blues” start feet tapping and hearts singing. Aside from music Sammy” turns to chemistry as another hobby and altogether makes an interesting and diverting companion. Chemistry Club. ELSIE BRENNER Elsie’s interesting personality and charming smile have gained her many friends in Weaver who will regret her departure into the cold, cruel world. She has many delightful hobbies, among them swimming, skating, and stamp col¬ lecting. Girls’ League. ALMA BRIGHTMAN Kitty’s” approach was heralded by a spasm of riotous giggles and mild shrieks of laughter. Going- steady” ranks first as her favorite pastime, and we dare say that she hadn ' t much trouble in mastering this hobby. Upon stepping foot in Weaver, Alma embarked upon an eventful prankish career, and her escapades are yet to be equaled by any up-and-coming mischief- maker. Choir; Girls’ League; Girls’ Sports. ELEANOR BRIGHTMAN A flash of white teeth, a glimpse into bewitching brown eyes, and this gal of a dozen lovable charms flies by, either to pursue her in¬ terest in art or to relate to an enthusiastic friend where one of her multitude of fans escorted her last night.” And no wonder, for “Ellie’s” enchanting smile, radiant personality, and easy wit make her a much-desired companion. Art-Crafts Club; C. H. L. S.: Girls’ League; Lookout Editorial Board. MILDRED BRODY Mil” suggested Shep Field’s “Rippling Rhythm,” for she fairly bubbled forth mirth and gayety. But don’t mistake us, this gal was certainly one of the better students of the class, and she almost never failed to make the Honor Roll, and incidentally to make her man. As to her “profession-to-be,” a stenographer of course — and a good one at that. Girls’ Business Club; Girls League, Secretary; Portal Board, Typist; Honor Society; Girls Sports.