Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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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.

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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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JEANETTE BRYNGA If ever here lived a person per¬ sonifying the meaning of versatil¬ ity, that person is Jeanette. Art, dramatics, poetry, and music com¬ prise but a few of her varied in¬ terests, and she excels in them all as well as in her studies. Add to these talents, a character full of wit, fun, and laughter, and your result is a girl most decidedly popu¬ lar with both sexes. A Cappella Cnoir; Choir; Dra¬ matic Club, President; Girls League; Glee Club; Honor Society; Latin Club; Portal Board; Essay¬ ist. HARRIET BURGESS Harriet’s nickname Butch” will not scare those people w’ho know how good humored, cheerful, and considerate her character really is. She intimates that her future years will be spent taking care of her twin brothers, but we think that if her present beau remains as He- voted as he is, she’ll be taking care of her own home and twins. A Cappella Choir; Girls’ League; Glee Club; Choir. RUTH BURGESS We got Ruth from Bulkeley and shall lose her to a Providence hos¬ pital where she intends to enter training to be a nurse. Although she appears to be the steady type with both feet on the ground, in her secret heart she is interested in aviation. She used to set an ex¬ ample by ambling through Wea¬ ver’s halls in an artistic smock, and can boast of having never irritated a teacher to the extent of getting — a demerit. ARTHUR BURNS This dashing, young Lochin- var,” swaggering down the hall set all feminine hearts fluttering (especially one) with his wide grin! His boundless capacity for fun and unlimited wit enliven any atmosphere, no matter how gloomy. While at Weaver, “Art” has be¬ come the originator of many rib¬ tickling pranks, the author of which has long mystified every¬ one. HAROLD BUTLER Harold may not be able to see over ball park fences, but cheer up, Napoleon was no giant. He takes a very active part in or¬ chestras, and may be seen playing his little sax” in some of the finer student orchestras. Butler is quite a “jolly chap” who livens up any group in which he is present. Chemistry Club; Inter-High Or¬ chestra; Orchestra. FRANCINA CADGER Fran ' s” good natured smile re¬ flects her placid, benign spirit. She calmly takes studies, teachers, etc. in her stride and never seems to be worried or provoked. Instead of borrowing, as most Weaver femmes” do, Fran” is always lending something to those in need. Very interested in athletic events, she’s a wonder on the ice. Girls’ League; Typist for Look¬ out; Girls’ Business Club; Honor Society. EUGENIE BURNESS Jeannie’s” tall, regal appear¬ ance often misleads persons as to her true age. She ' s a swell sport and enthusiastic for all novel, ex¬ citing adventures. Her date-book is often overflowing, and she finds extra pleasure in later relating her fun to interested friends. C. H. L. S.; Choir; Girls’ League; Glee Club. MARJORIE CAFFREY “Margy is not shy! She just has a permanent heart interest else¬ where. Try to bear up, ye Wea¬ ver males. Her sweet smile is authentic, and her likeable nature wifi help her achieve her ambition to be a good homemaker. C. H. L. S.; Girls’ Business Club; Girls’ League.