Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 172 of the 1940 volume:

. Yearbook ( v 1 SCh Pl4s | Mem m i§ ■Tfa weaver high school mm si is HCO-HOmZZOO OX) CTHH X 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Dedication F oreword Faculty Section Class of 1940 Activities Features Advertisements Page 6 9 11 29 95 123 151 MISS SMALL Graduated from Newton (Mass.) High School, Miss Small matriculated at Mt. Holyoke College, from which she received an A. B. degree. She has taken ex¬ tension courses at the Sorbonne in Paris and studied in Dresden and Berlin. Before her arrival at Weaver, Miss Small taught at Hartford Public High School and in the high schools of Burlington, Vermont; Wallingford, Conne cticut; and Williamstown, Massachusetts. DEDICATION To Miss Mildred G. Small for her kindly and valuable assistance, to Mr. Russell D. Baker for his friendliness and accommodating disposition, and to both in recognition of their long service to Weaver High School, we, the class of 1940, dedicate this Portal. MR. BAKER Mr. Baker was graduated from Marshfield (Mass.) High School, and secured a B. S. degree from Massachu¬ setts State College. Before coming to Weaver in 1926, Mr. Baker held the position of principal of the Casco (Maine) High School. + A TRIBUTE TO OUR AMERICAN SCHOOLS I thank God for the American schools that made available to me a share in the intellectual and cultural heritage of mankind. Education has checked and will eventually defeat tyranny wherever it manifests itself in this land. Free schools are the only guarantee of a free people; they are the only means whereby every individual may prepare himself for whatever achievement and service he is capable. Adequate educational opportunity is now denied millions of youth, it is true, but a fair start in life for every child is an American ideal toward which we have been steadily moving for a century. All the forces of greed and special interest will not prevent the full attainment of that ideal. National Education Journal. ®c � ()«■� ()•« FOREWORD � () ()4� ()4B� ()4 Inasmuch as it was the unanimous desire of the editors of this chronicle to create a book worthy of its excellent predecessors, a predetermined goal, essential to the accomplishment of this task, was set up to serve as a guiding and unifying influence. It was decided that the purpose of the ’40 Portal would be to stress the numerous social problems which exist today and which we, as the men and women of “tomorrow,” must inevitably encounter in the near future. Since the alleviation and solution of these problems will soon rest entirely upon the shoulders of the various graduating classes of America, it is more than fitting that we should devote the pages of the ’40 Portal to this all-important undertaking. Thus, you will notice that most of the art designs and write-ups contained in the album section of this classbook emphasize the various aspects of the social difficulties of our “tomorrow.” Nevertheless throughout the process of writing this book the primary aim of the staff has been of an entirely different nature. It has attempted to capture the precious moments of our high school careers between the covers of this chronicle, so that with the passage of time and the clouding of the past the cherished persons and incidents of our school days will always remain vivid in the reminiscent mind. If, after twenty-five years have passed, a few of you will be able to recall fond memories of Weaver High School through the medium of this ’40 Portal, the staff will consider its efforts completely successful. Greatly indebted to Mr. Larrabee and Mr. Cunning ham for their invaluable assistance and friendly guidance, without which this classbook would be impossible, we present the 1940 Portal. —K. F. P.— Our Alma Mater from various angles plus the State Capitol (upper right!) FMUI.T MR. BURKE We came to Weaver with a certain curiosity concerning the person who managed this establishment. A feeling of anticipation and wholesome awe pervaded our beings. We wondered what he would be like, and we were not disappointed. We found a gentleman and a scholar who has more than fulfilled our expectations, a man who by his fairness and integrity and by his restrained dynamic personality completely won our hearts. His dry humor pleased us, his man-to-man talks inspired us, and his faith in the essential good in youth produced in us an eager desire to do what he wished and to displease him in no particular. The high standard set by this man in his daily relations with pupils and teachers cannot be easily reached. We students know that we have had an experienced and thoroughly capable hand guiding our ship through all the storms and squalls which have been so important to us alone, someone who understood us and who, in that understanding, sym¬ pathized with us. We can truthfully say that we are proud to have had him as a principal, and that we are starting out in life better young men and young women for having known and associated with our principal—Mr. Burke. MISS FAITH TALCOTT Wc are only a few of the thousands of young people whom Miss Faith Talcott has watched and guided as we passed through the experiences of high school. We are only a humble few of the thousands who have admired and looked up to her. Her wisdom has often pointed out to us the honorable way to solve our petty prob¬ lems, and her aid has made burdensome problem s seem simple. Her kindness and sym¬ pathy have encouraged us to take our various difficulties to her. Many have learned that she is a charming and worthy friend as well as an excellent counselor. Miss Talcott has worked tirelessly with the girls of Weaver and the faculty to carry on the Girls’ League. Her spirit is symbolic of that which the girls have at¬ tempted to keep alive through this organization. [ 14 ] From the top, left to right, reading down —Patrons and patronesses at Junior Prom. Mr. Preu. Did you ever see this “bird”? Mr. Cunningham ponders. Miss O’Hara being helpful. Miss Lord. Mr. Baker beams! Weaver’s Loyal Rooter No. 1. “The Lookout” staff in action. Miss Sullivan calls the “Doc.” RUSSELL D. BAKER Biology Massachusetts State College, B.S. Mr. Baker is an enthusiastic de¬ votee of the out-of-doors. His sum¬ mers are spent on a farm in Maine where an apple orchard is develop¬ ing under his proud eyes. Poultry, fishing, hiking, skiing—all these help make life interesting for him. ELIZABETH E. BEAN Librarian Micldlebury College, B.A.; Columbia University (School of Library), B.S. Miss Bean has lent many a plea¬ sant smile and helping hand to pu¬ pils who seemed lost in the library. Her amazing knowledge of books has made the library still more helpful to Weaver students. Her hobbies outside of school include hiking, badminton, and reading, at which she spends much of her spare time. HARRIET D. BEST World History and Vocational Guidance Mount Holyoke, B.A.; Columbia University You’ll never know how interest¬ ing history can be if you haven’t at¬ tended one of Miss Best’s classes. The subjects discussed range from her own personal experiences to those of Napoleon Bonaparte—and they’re all very interesting! When she isn’t teaching, her time is spent at golf, gardening, and badminton. MIRETTA L. BICKFORD History University of Maine, A.B. Miss Bickford’s motherly interest in the students and her ability to teach well have placed her among the most well-liked members of the faculty. She was always ready to lend a helping hand to a lax stu¬ dent to aid him in marching along the straight and narrow path. JENNETTE BODURTHA Biology and Physiology Mount Holyoke College, B.A. Miss Bodurtha’s amiable dispo¬ sition and placid benign spirit have made her a popular teacher at Weaver. Many of us are grateful to her for a definite knowledge in science and for ready assistance, when we were in trouble. Miss Bodurtha’s leisure hours are spent in flower gardening. EDGAR A. CARRIER Mathematics Micldlebury, B.A. Mr. Carrier’s classes are very, very amusing and lots of fun. His stories and sparkling wit, together with his ironic humor,— well, we’re at a loss for words. He knows his algebra, and he knows his tennis (his hobby, you know!) People like Mr. Carrier make a student’s life an interesting adven¬ ture. [ 16 ] MARION A. CASE Stenography, Typewriting, and Bookkeeping Chandler Normal School Miss Case occupies an important square on the schedules of Weaver commercial students. Her classes in shorthand are helpful in learning good manners and office etiquette, as well as what those graceful curves and angles mean. She is a teacher who is often referred to as “swell.” She certainly is! PORTIA E. CLOUGH Home Economics Framingham Normal School Miss Clough, who radiates cheer¬ fulness even in the classroom, con¬ ducts many profitable and enjoy¬ able classes. Auctions, collecting antiques, and travelling do not ex¬ haust the leisure time of this ani¬ mated lady, who also reads and plays golf. She considers the Class of ’40 “a good bunch.” LYDIA M. CHAPMAN Stenography and Typewriting Chandler Normal School; Boston University; Gregg College Miss Chapman has an honored po¬ sition in the hearts of stenography students. Her tolerance and under¬ standing of the problems of Weaver’s future stenographers has made the learning of the “ropes” much easier. Her hobbies include cooking and investigating new tea rooms. “The class of ’40 is one of the most responsive and enjoy¬ able in the history of Weaver.” JACK COHEN Music Supervisor Trinity, B.A.; N.Y.U. In keeping with his work of teaching music, Mr. Cohen spends his leisure time at composing. He has written many orchestral works and is still going strong. As director of the Weaver band, he has gained an enviable place in the minds of many Weaverites. [ 17 ] HAROLD B. CLAPP Mathematics Bates, A.B.; Harvard, A.M. Athletic in appearance and gen¬ tlemanly in manner, Mr. Clapp is another of the more reticent of the male teachers. Being an outdoor- man, he spends many enjoyable hours fishing and hunting. How¬ ever, when the weather is unfavor¬ able, Mr. Clapp passes his spare hours in woodworking. GENEVIEVE W. CONKLIN Latin College of St. Elizabeth, A.B. Although she teaches “a dead language,” Miss Conklin is so ani¬ mated that she actually makes the study of Latin, the scourge of so many students, an interesting sub¬ ject. After school hours, Miss Conklin’s time is spent either in driving or in reading the words of the Italian masters. MELVIN G. CROWELL English Cornell, A.B.; A.M. The Dramatic Club attributes its success to Mr. Crowell, who, during the past few years, has graciously assumed the responsibility of direct¬ ing both the acting and producing groups. Being a very learned peda¬ gogue and cultured gentleman, Mr. Crowell devotes much time to the “secure delights” of life, music and reading. MERRILL H. DOOEY American Democracy and American History University of Maine, A.B .; Trinity, M.A. Mr. Dooey improves his already large store of knowledge of history whenever he can. His other hob¬ bies include collecting boat models and delving into books on nautical subjects. His classes are always in¬ teresting because his knowledge of general subjects is ever increasing, and students seem to catch sparks from the flame. ROBERT P. CUNNINGHAM Bookkeeping and Commercial Law Northeastern University, B.B.A. Mr. Cunningham is another member of the Weaver faculty who spends his summers in Maine. Dur¬ ing the dreary winter months, stu¬ dents are pleasantly surprised when they find themselves interested in Bookkeeping and Commercial Law in his classes. His sense of humor makes it so easy that it’s a snap to make the assets equal the lia¬ bilities. MILLARD S. DARLING Counselor in Guidance Amherst College, B.A.; Harvard University, Ed.M. Mr. Darling as head counselor has given many a Weaver student a start on the road of life. His sym¬ pathetic guidance and sound advice have helped many a boy and girl over the bumps that always come up during high school years. Stamps, leather work, and metal crafts afford him relaxation from the problems of Weaverites. PHILIP H. DOW Geology, Astronomy, and Physiology Bates, A.B.; Columbia University, M.A. Mr. Dow’s classes are most in¬ teresting because they cover such a variety of subjects. He knows how to teach and students have learned many interesting and practical facts from him. Like so many of us, he finds relaxation in a good game of bridge. [ 18 ] MAE DRESCHER American and Modern Hi story Mount Holyoke, B.A.; Radcliffe and Harvard, M.A. When all of us are wondering what Mr. Hitler or Mr. Chamber- lain will do next, Miss Drescher usually can, by logical deduction, arrive at a decision which is usually not far from right. Her classes in history are invaluable because of the importance of understanding present day world conditions, and history is the way to gain that un¬ derstanding, especially if Miss Drescher is teaching. Her hobby is badminton. HELEN DUGUID Music Keene Normal School; N.Y.U. Miss Duguid’s appreciation of the finer things in life is manifested in her great love of music. We shall cherish the echoes of her clear, melodious voice as a fond memory of one of our most conscientious music teachers. CHARLES F. GIPSON Mathematics and Physical Education University of Illinois, B.S.; Springfield College, M.Ed. Oftentimes Mr. Gipson, the man who trains the acorns so that they will grow into oaks, strong enough to keep the city titles in football and basketball at Weaver, does not receive the credit he deserves. Hence we take this opportunity to say, “Three cheers for a very indus¬ trious and capable coach!” LEONARD I. FRENCH Mechanical Drawing Pratt Institute; Boston University; Trinity; Columbia; New Britain Teachers’ College An illustrious gentleman and a capable teacher, Mr. French was well-liked by all who knew him. Our only regret is that more of us did not come in contact with him. Mr. French’s special interests are mechanics, flowers, and birds. MARY G. GOGGIN History and English Barnard College, A.B.; American School of Classical Studies, Athen, Greece; Yale University, Ph.D. Miss Goggin is one of the most brilliant women we know. Her knowledge of a variety of subjects makes her classes as enjoyable as any you could find. Her special hobby is Greece—ancient and mod¬ ern. Swimming, tennis, and moun¬ tain climbing supply the high spots for her leisure hours. [ 19 ] HAZEL A. GILMAN Stenography and Typewriting Keene Normal College; Boston University; New York University Miss Gilman is another member of Weaver’s commercial staff to whom we are deeply indebted. Her understanding and her interest in her students as well as in her work make her classes much more than lessons in shorthand and typewrit¬ ing. Her vacations from school are spent in reading and photography. KATHERINE R. GOODWIN Office Practice Russell Sage College, B.S. Amid the buzz and rattle of add¬ ing machines, billing machines, mimeographs and all of the other various office equipment, Miss Goodwin somehow or other keeps her head. She is one of the calmest persons we know and a model ex¬ ample to aspiring young office ex¬ ecutives. Her hobbies include pho¬ tography and travel. GEORGE F. HALFORD Salesmanship and Bookkeeping Boston University, B.B.A., M.B.A. Mr. Flalford, a quiet, unassum¬ ing individual, was often seen but seldom heard in Weaver’s halls. His soft voice made it necessary for stu¬ dents to give their undivided atten¬ tion in class. Many students enter¬ ing the business world are indebted to Mr. Halford for an excellent preparation. HENRY A. HANSON Shop Pratt Institute; Carnegie Institute Mr. Hanson is one of the instruc¬ tors whose merits are fully appre¬ ciated only by the boys. His leisure time is occupied either in collecting antiques or in gardening. Many of the boys are grateful to Mr. Han¬ son for the solid foundation that they have received in manual train¬ ing. WILLIAM L. HALL Shop and Mechanical Drawing Pratt Institute Mr. Hall, a distinguished looking pedagogue, possesses a pleasant per¬ sonality, which was fully revealed only to the boys, since he taught subjects taken only by male stu¬ dents. His vast knowledge, plus his fatherly attitude toward the stu¬ dents, has placed him high in the ranks of the favorite teachers at Weaver. GRETCHEN B. HARPER Latin Wellesley, A.B.; Columbia University You would never think that a sweet person like Miss Harper knew all of the intricacies of a language like Latin! But she does! Her classes are both interesting and informative. Latin isn’t half as dull as you think. Ask Miss Harper’s students. Her leisure hours are spent in activities which take her out-of-doors: hiking, animals, birds, etc. MABEL E. HANKS French Mount Holyoke, A.B.; Middlebury College; Boston University We used to think this French language was so beautiful it couldn’t be improved upon. But Miss Hanks proved we were wrong. Her knowledge and experience in using French make her classes like short trips to the land of Napoleon. Her hobbies include photography and stamp collecting. NINA L. HARTIN English and French Mount Holyoke, A.B.; L’Universite de Grenoble, France; Harvard; Columbia University, M.A. Miss Hartin’s interests are so many and so varied, that she final¬ ly combines them all in the study of human nature. When she is less ambitious, travel, art, and aviation fill her leisure hours. You can be sure that from the above interests, her classes are far from dull—very far from dull. [ 20 ] ELIZABETH B. HASELTON Library Rockford College; Columbia University Miss Haselton’s work in the li¬ brary is something that Weaver stu¬ dents can never fully thank her for. She knows the library from shelf to shelf, and what a comfort it is to students who don’t know it north from south. Her quiet, helpful presence has introduced many to the pleasures of reading good books, which, of course, is her hobby. DOROTHY E. HOOD English Mt. Holyoke College, A.B.; Middlebury College, M.A. We are very grateful to Miss Hood for her valuable assistance in arranging interesting programs for the Girls’ League. Not infrequently she indulges in badminton, reading, and photography. Travelling is an¬ other of her favorite pastimes. HELEN A. HASELTON Art Milwaukee-Downer College; Chicago Academy of Fine Art; Berkshire Summer School of Art Miss Haselton’s spare time is spent at activities in keeping with the subject she teaches. Sculpture, modeling, and all kinds of craft- work afford practice for the ade¬ quate talent in her hands. Sports, such as bicycle riding, horseback riding, and roller skating also offer enjoyment when school is out. CATHERINE E. HUBBARD Biology and Physiology Mount Holyoke, A.B.; University of Rochester; Marine Biological Laboratory of Woods Hole; Berea College; Columbia University, M.A. Miss Hubbard’s classes are al¬ ways interesting to the student of natu re. Her helpful and sympa¬ thetic manner has won the heart of many a Weaverite. A variety of in¬ terests take up her spare time— weaving, mountain climbing, books, skating, and many more. [ 21 ] AGNES N. HOGAN Geometry and Algebra Wesleyan, B.A. Miss Hogan is one of the most fair-minded teachers we know. Her kind sociable manner has made her a favorite with Weaverites. She likes outdoor life, badminton, and the theatre. An ordinary person just like you or me, and yet nicer than the average! Sara MARJORIE G. INGLE Art Pratt Institute Miss Ingle, one of the younger members of the faculty, is a versa¬ tile individual. Her knowledge in the realm of art, in addition to her keen sense of humor, has made her classes not only profitable but also enjoyable to the students interested in art. m -r. ROBERT M. KELLY Substitute Trinity, B.A. Even though most of Mr. Kelly’s periods were spent “subbing,” he has won an enviable place for him¬ self at Weaver. His liberal ideas, expounded in those informal history classes, have answered the questions in many a student’s mind. His in¬ terests outside of school include all kinds of sports: squash, tennis, and pingpong. RALPH D. LUND Biology and Physiology University of Vermont, B.S.; M.Ed. Although Mr. Lund has been a member of the Weaver faculty a comparatively short time, we have discovered that a kindlier gentle¬ man and a better teacher cannot be found anywhere. Being a nature lover, his delightful hobbies include many outdoor recreations, such as hunting, fishing, etc. BEATRICE P. KOVNER Textbook Librarian Teachers’ College of Connecticut, B.Ed. Miss Kovner, one of Weaver’s distinguished alumnae, has proved herself to be a valuable asset to the Weaver faculty. The efficiency with which she manages the bookroom is commendable. Miss Kovner’s de¬ lightful hobbies are crocheting, playing tennis, and reading poetry and plays. E. ALLAN MAINES Chemistry and Physics University of Maine, A.B. Mr. Maines’ charming lack of sophistication, plus his concrete knowledge, made him pleasant to work with and a valuable asset to the Weaver faculty. His special in¬ terests include gardening, fishing, and outdoor sports. Incidentally, classmates, how about an orchid for Mr. Maines, who thinks the Class of ’40 is a very good-looking class. f 22 ] F. ELIOT LARRABEE English Wesleyan University, A.B., M.A. Mr. Larrabee is one of the pop¬ ular teachers at Weaver. Curly, curly hair, a smile for all, .a cheery hello and what can I do for you? —that’s Mr. Larrabee through and through. He not only teaches Eng¬ lish but he teaches the way to live. Hobbies? Reading, music, stamps, and bowling. LILLIAN M. MANSFIELD Modern History, World History, and American History Mount Holyoke, B.A.; Columbia University, M.A. To understand the events hap¬ pening every day in our complicat¬ ed civilization, one must have a thorough understanding of past history. Miss Mansfield certainly has that understanding, and she tries very hard to share it with Weaver’s students. You can see at once that her classes are full of food for thought. Her leisure time is spent at badminton and travelling. ELINOR MOSES English Teachers’ College, B.S.; Columbia University, M.A. Miss Moses possesses a rare vein of humor, which was immensely appreciated by all her students. Being an ardent sports enthusiast, Miss Moses spent her leisure time either in playing golf or indulging in some other sport, that is, when she was not travelling to and from New York week-ends. CLARA E. PARK Home Economics Middlebury College, B.S. Miss Parks has shown many a feminine Weaverite how to run a home and prepare three meals a day without even batting an eye¬ lash. Her hobbies include hand work and gardening, both of which make any home nicer to live in. So you see, she is really interested in what she teaches—which makes the learning all the more fun. MONA O’HARA English Smith, A.B.; University of Vermont, M.A. Miss O’Hara’s sweet disposition and interest in her work make Eng¬ lish classes in Room 216 worth at¬ tending. Her advice and guidance to members of “The Lookout” staff is invaluable. After-school hours are spent in knitting, reading, and writing. G. HAPGOOD PARKS Physics and Biology Clark, A.B., Harvard, Ed.M. “Words fail me” was Mr. Parks’ comment on the Class of ’40. Many of us are grateful to Mr. Parks for his excellent supervision of the Chemistry Club. His other outside activities included bird banding, photography, and bowling. [ 23 ] M. NELSON OWEN English Lehigh, B.A.; Columbia University, M.A. Mr. Owen’s pleasing personality, plus his thorough knowledge of the subject he teaches, has enabled him to form many lasting friendships among the members of the student body. We are all grateful for what he has done for us, and we hope that he cherishes only pleasant memories of the “Leap Year” class. ESTHER PHILLIPS French Bates, B.A.; Columbia University, M.A. Very patient with troublesome students and always ready to lend a helping hand to those in a diffi¬ culty, Miss Phillips will be remem¬ bered as a very able teacher and likeable lady. She devotes much of her leisure time to hiking and often indulges in a vigorous game of badminton. r JOHN D. PREU Art Pratt Institute; N.Y.U.; Dixon School of Metal Craft Mr. Preu’s classes seem like in¬ formal gatherings of students dis¬ cussing their work and at the same time learning more about art. His hobbies are also related to art— painting, jewelry making—all of which make Mr. Preu an interest¬ ing person to know. MILDRED S. SMALL German Mt. Holyoke, A.B.; Sorbonne Miss Small’s many trips to Ger¬ many and her extensive study of its language make German classes very, very interesting. A cheerful friend and adviser to Weaverites, her presence here has been appre¬ ciated beyond words. Her hobbies include gardening, mountain climb¬ ing, and reading. JOSHUA L. ROBINS Mathematics Wesleyan, A.B.; Bates, M.Ed. Mr. Robins conducted not only profitable but also enjoyable classes. His interesting anecdotes, concern¬ ing his boyhood days at Wilbraham Academy, were thoroughly appre¬ ciated by his pupils. We have had no finer teacher nor more refined gentleman in Weaver than Mr. Robins. MARIAN T. TAFT English Mount Holyoke, A.B. Miss Taft has been on a leave of absence during the past half year. Active in various school ac¬ tivities as well as in outside organi¬ zations, Miss Taft has numerous hobbies and interests. We express our deepest appreciation for her in¬ terest in all young people, and we are very glad that soon she will re¬ sume her position as a member of the faculty. FLORENCE M. SHEEHAN English and History Smith, A.B. Miss Sheehan is another of the newer faculty members. Not only has she taught diligently but she has also given much of her time to the activities of the Debating Club. Being especially gifted in music, Miss Sheehan is a member of the Oratorio Society and an accom¬ plished pianist. ARLINE S. TALCOTT History Wellesley, B.A.; Trinity, M.A. Miss Talcott caught our atten¬ tion with her striking appearance, and being well acquainted with the annals of history, she willingly im¬ parted this knowledge to the stu¬ dents, eager for learning. Her pet expression, “Now, girls, I don’t want to raise my voice,” will echo in our memories, not as the threat of a stern pedagogue, but as the favorite saying of one of our most amiable teachers. [ 24 ] H! MARION DRISKO TUCKER English Colby College, B.A.; University of Maryland Miss Drisko, who became Mrs. Tucker in February, is one of the popular faculty members. She, along with the Class of ’40, will re¬ luctantly bid adieu to Weaver in June. We take this opportunity to thank Miss Drisko for the many kindnesses she has shown us and to extend our best wishes for a very happy married life. HELEN WAKEFIELD Physical Education Sargent School of Physical Education; Teachers’ College; Columbia University, B.S. Miss Wakefield has proved that an interest in sports is essential to happiness. Even though her job is teaching physical education, she also spends her leisure time in physical activity: golf, flycasting, and sailing. MARION VAN DEUSEN Shorthand and Typewriting Trinity College, Washington, D.C., A.B.; Post Business College Miss Van Deusen likes to go on automobile trips for relaxation. Her car has travelled a good many miles because of her enthusiasm for driving. Her other interests in¬ clude swimming and reading. Shorthand and typing students have learned much from her ver¬ satile mind. Chemistry Middlebury, A.B. Mr. Walch possesses the physique of an athlete, the grooming of a Lord Chesterfield, and the mental powers of a scientist. His thorough knowledge of chemistry was re¬ vealed to the students in a gainful and pleasant manner. Mr. Walch commented that the Class of ’40 was “composed of very understand¬ ing individuals.” [ 25 ] FRANK M. VAN SCHAACK English Lebanon Valley, A.B.; N.Y. State College for Teachers, A.M. Because of a personal interest in the welfare of his pupils, Mr. Van Schaack found his way into the hearts of many. After school hours his attention turned to amateur photography and fishing. Mr. Van Schaack commented on the Class of ’40, “cooperative, earnest in their work, cheerful and friendly.” WILLIAM R. WARING Bookkeeping Boston University, B.B.A. Mr. Waring is one who combines business with pleasure—that is, bookkeeping with interest. His classes are sure to be interesting as well as practical. He spends his spare time at reading and sports. One of the most popular teachers at Weaver, he is also head of the Boys’ Business Club. A “swell fellow” all around! T. ARTHUR F. WINSLOW Economics arid American Democracy Boston University, B.A.; Emerson College; University of Maine, A.M. Mr. Winslow’s classes are sure to be entertaining as well as interest¬ ing. His wit and novel sense of humor, coupled with his vast knowledge of the subjects he teaches, make him one of the most popular teachers at Weaver. His spare time is spent in collecting stamps and historical documents. RODERIC K. STANLEY Commercial Subjects Shaw Business College Although his countenance is very grave, Mr. Stanley is by no means a stern pedagogue. Hs is al¬ ways prepared to contribute a jocu¬ lar expression to break the dull monotony of the classroom. Many of us are indebted to Mr. Stanley for a fine business training. NORMA K. REGAN English Cornell University, B.A.; Trinity College; Columbia U.; Emerson College; Stamford School of Cos¬ tume Design; Academy of Speech Arts; Hartford School of Music; Saltman Music Studios of Boston. The special interests of Miss Regan extend over various fields, from music and costume designing, to sports and literature in general. Miss Regan’s frankness was appre¬ ciated by all those who attended her classes. Her comment on the Class of ’40 was “a very good- natured class.” MARY E. CORRIGAN Home Economics St. Joseph’s College, B.S. A friendly manner and an ability to convey knowledge are character¬ istic of Miss Corrigan, who recent¬ ly arrived at Weaver. Her pet di¬ versions include photography and designing. Miss Corrigan has com¬ mented that the few members of the Class of ’40 with whom she is acquainted are “alert, young peo¬ ple, who should do well after grad¬ uation.” FREDERICK W. STONE Athletic Director Springfield College “Come on, gang. Let’s go.” We shall long associate these words with Coach Stone, whose excellent supervision aided us in winning numerous coveted city champion¬ ships. His sense of fair play and true sportsmanship were trans¬ mitted not only to the athletes but also to the spectators, as they watched “his” boys perform. EDWARD R. MOREAU Art Pratt Institute; Springfield College; New York University In describing Mr. Moreau the most appropriate term is “a regu¬ lar fellow.” Although he is a recent arrival, his congenial manner has enabled him to secure a warm spot in the hearts of many students. In his leisure Mr. Moreau either sketches or swims, both of which he does to perfection. MARGARET A. FRASER Home Economics University of Connecticut, B.S. If you went into one of Miss Fraser’s classes, it would be hard for you to distinguish between stu¬ dent and teacher. She not only looks young, but she takes such an interest in her work that her classes seem like friendly get-togethers rather than just dreary lessons. Her interests outside of school center on sports. ELVIRA M. LORD English Moravian College, A.B.; Trinity College, A.M. Miss Lord, noted for her numer¬ ous and varied interests, is not only an excellent teacher but also an ar¬ dent sports fan. She plays badmin¬ ton well and is particularly interest¬ ed in youth hosteling and aviation. Miss Lord devotes much of her lei¬ sure time to the activities of the Girl Scouts. MARIE A. JOHNSTON French Radcliffe College, A.B. Miss Johnston is Weaver’s Marco Polo. She has been all over the world—and still isn’t through trav¬ elling! Her lively personality and ideas make her a stimulating influ¬ ence to young Weaverites just em¬ barking on the troublesome sea of adult life. ELIZABETH H. CRAIG English Mt. Holyoke, A.B.; Columbia University; Bread Loaf School of English; Middlebury College, A.M. The rare combination of beauty and “grey matter,” plus a magnetic personality, is the essential charac¬ teristic of Miss Craig, one of the most distinguished-looking of the Weaver faculty. Good sportsman¬ ship, a keen sense of justice, and a ready wit will always be associated with our memories of this excellent pedagogue. [ 26 ] MARY G. LEVY OFFICE STAFF Commercial Geography and Guidance New York University, B.S.; M.A. One can ' t think of Miss Levy without thinking of Alaska, or South America, or Europe, or Com¬ mercial Geography. The subject she teaches is so practical and the way she teaches it is so interesting that one learns more than one ever expected to. She has done much travelling which makes her classes still more enjoyable, as seeing is believing. 1 Mary E. Hogan | I Lillian Kaprove j j Doris L. Preston | | Marjorie H. Sexton | j Agnes E. Sinnott BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT Robert H. Fox MARY E. FLEMING School Nurse St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing Miss Fleming, Weaver’s Florence Nightingale, has cured many of our ailments from severe headaches to that terrible disease, spring fever. Her grand disposition and personal interest in the physical well-being of the students have enabled her to become one of the outstanding personalities among the Weaver faculty. Left to Right —Miss Kaprove, Miss Sexton, Miss Sinnott, Miss Hogan, Miss Preston. 1 27 [ FACULTY QUOTES Miss Chapman: “Now this isn’t hard.” Mr. Van Schaack: “Is your theme hook on the table?” Miss Harper: “Take out your Gem books.” Miss O’Hara: “I have that notice here somewhere.” Mr. Robins: “When I was in prep school . ...” Mr. Carrier: There were three men . ” Mr. Crowell: “Heigh-ho! Doesn’t anybody know?” Miss Van Deusen: “Are you chewing gum?” Mr. Larrabee: “Who knows? Maybe ten years from now . . Miss Clough: “ Don’t forget to turn out the fire!” Mr. Preu: “What do you think?” Miss Case: “Smith! Stop talking!” Miss Small: “Are you going to hold class in the hall today?” Mr. Baker: “Oh, we just hit it on the head with a club . Mr. Clapp: “Well, all right!” Mr. Burke: “On behalf of the student body and the faculty.” Mr. Kelly: “It’s hopeless.” Miss E. Haselton : “The library is a place to study.” Miss Levy: “Is your topic ready now?” Miss Craig: “Answer in one sentence, using two semi-colons.” Miss Lord: “Is your theme checked?” Miss H. Haselton: “Well, I would say . ... ” Miss Gilman: “Now that wasn’t hard, was it?” Miss Bean: ’’You tell me where to find it!” Mr. Dooey: “I’m afraid I can’t answer that.” Miss Wakefield: “Around the track!” Mr. Waring: “Total assets, please.” Mr. Winslow: “I’ll be darned if I know.” Miss Goodwin : “Do I see someone combing her hair?” Mr. Stanley: “Where’s your project?” Miss A. S. Talcott: “Discuss the election of 1860.” CLASS OF 1940 Motto Non fnitum, vix tandem inceptum. Not finished, just begun. Colors Royal Blue and Egg Shell President Augustine Giusani Treasurer Orator Essayist Milton Wolf Richard Byrne Anne Lynch Historians Doris Gelman Norman Lear Everett Anderson Prophet and Prophetess Jean McKenzie Testator and Testatrix Elaine Clark Harry Smitfi George Solomon Marshall Ward Francis— Chairman Tie Committee John Dobrutsky William Maloney Irving Spector Matthew Hogan Benjamin Goldfarb Donald McQueeney Color Committee Anthony Melluzzo— Chairman Leo Hasenfratz Eugene Macaluso Frances Johnson Roslyn Mandell Annette Manheim Leah Ger Pauline Duval Motto Committee Leonard Rosenthal— Chairman Joseph Kagan Harvey Rock Shirley Welson Edith Wortman Dorotliy Lopez Ruth Suisman Eleanor Israel Reception Committee Theodore Goldstein— Chairman Loretta Ferrigno Dorothy Ciccone Jane Dwin Roslyn Kruh Hope Siteintop Albert Maule Kenneth Paulovicli Norman Levy Adrian Greenberg NOMINATING COMMITTEE Burt Cannon Robert Barrett Doris Gelman Augustine Giusani Esther Gerseiman Joseph Kagan Norman Levy Donald McQueeney Frances Montano Mary Quinn Frances Rohowsky Irving Spector Frank Turek Milton Wolf [ 31 ] WHAT LIES AHEAD High school graduation!!! The time is rapidly approaching when most of us will be completing our high school careers. We must assume our positions as men and women of a world, sorely distressed by numerous social problems, but with heads uplifted and shoulders erect, we face the future fearlessly, because we have been adequately prepared by our high school education. The United States, the most self-sufficient nation in the world, comprises extensive areas of forest lands and fertile soil. Below the farmlands, there are large deposits of coal and oil. The mountainous regions are rich in copper and iron. In the waterfalls and rivers there is a tremendous amount of power. Our vast fields of cotton and wheat, plus the apple orchards and orange groves, are invaluable from an economic standpoint. These natural resources are indirectly responsible for the development of flourishing commonwealths and the high standard of living here. Since nature has distributed her goods in various sections of the country, it is necessary that the conflicting interests of these areas be represented in our legislative bodies; so we have political parties. The functions of these parties are incor¬ porated under the name politics. In the United States we have two major political parties and several minor ones. Each man and woman is free to choose membership in whatever political party he or she believes will further his or her interests the most. At election time the parties compete for public offices and the party whose platform promises to be the most beneficial to the greatest number is usually victori¬ ous. This competition, if carefully regulated, can be advantageous in making our country more democratic. Despite their economic differences, the several districts of this country are closely united by the modern methods of communications such as the telephone, the telegraph, and the radio. The telephone and telegraph companies employ thousands of trained men and women who render efficient service each and every day of the year. Radio commentators keep the public well informed concerning the latest happenings throughout the known world. In 1934, Congress created the Federal Communications Commission to regulate interstate communications. The duties of these men are such that the inhabitants of all the states are more amply protected against criminals, and the activities of radio stations, both “hams” and large broad¬ casting companies, are controlled so that the public receives excellent service. [ 32 ] Perhaps the most serious problem, resulting from the growth of thriving industrial centers, is the creation of slum sections. This condition has been somewhat alleviated by the Housing Act of 1934, which provided for a United States Housing Authority. This group made a thorough investigation which revealed that there is a shortage of two million homes in the United States and that three million buildings are unfit for decent living. The federal government has partially remedied this situation by means of funds, appropriated by Congress. As future voters, the question of whethei or not these improvements will be continued depends on us. Slum districts breed disease, immorality, and crime. Crime is another of the major defects in our modern society. “The breaking down of the home” is one of the many causes of crime. Modern city dwellers seldom spend a quiet evening at home because the theatre and the dance hall are so attractive! Some poor people, who can¬ not afford these diversions, become so eager for them that they seek the shortest road to wealth. They pursue unlawful means of obtaining money. Before very long the strong arm of the law secures a fast grip on them and they are sentenced to terms in the county jails. In these jails oftentimes, these delinquents turn very bitter and if their terms are short, when they are released, they commit more grievous crimes. Their lives, which might have been not only profitable but also enjoyable, are wasted in this manner. Crime has increased because of a lowered religious or moral standard in the sections from which criminals come. Various records show that many prisoners have never had any religious training; thus they have few scruples to guide them along the stormy way of life. Today, in our prison system religious training is an essential part of the program. The clergy of various church denominations give lectures to the men and women, explaining the fundamental dogmas of religion. Such a training develops the good traits of character in these unfortunate persons; however, it would be far more advisable for the youth of the nation to receive education in religion and thus they would be prevented from going astray. Many prevailing criminal tendencies are also attributed to unemployment. When a person is not occupied, either in manual or mental labor, his mind is very uneasy. Needing food, clothing, and money, etc., a person turns to what he deems the easier way to acquire them. Fortunately most notorious criminals are caught and sent to federal prisons. Here these offenders are taught useful trades so that they can secure jobs, when they have fulfilled their sentences. The federal government again “takes a stitch in time” by providing employment for many men and boys who are willing and able to work, so that they will avoid getting into trouble. Many of these unemployed persons are engaged either in the W. P. A. or C. C. G. projects, the accomplishments of which from this viewpoint have been commendable. When we consider that the average offender has scarcely completed elementary school, we should realize the importance of our high school training. Today, the modern school system gives training for almost any work which the student may wish to pursue—from agriculture to a professional career. Through the N. Y. A. the government gives financial aid to students, who would otherwise be unable to finish their secondary education; thus, American youth can advance themselves intellec¬ tually. A high school training not only enables us to obtain better positions but it also teaches us profitable ways in which to utilize our leisure time. As the years have passed, working hours have decreased and thus our leisure has increased. Such hours can be used expediently, if we know how to spend them properly such as in reading good literature, indulging in exercises to improve our physical fitness, and so on. Education qualifies us to become constructive rather than destructive members of our community. To the ambitious high school graduate the government offers many positions where the employees are chosen by competitive examinations. This pertains not only to the national government but to state and local administrations as well. Many young people have selected government service as their career. These positions are comparatively well paid and are open to all American citizens, no matter what their religious or political feelings. Being in the service of the government, one need not fear unemployment in times of depression, nor old age because upon retiring govern¬ ment employees receive substantial pensions. In concluding this brief discussion, let us remember that in practising the virtue of charity lies the answer to all our problems. If we could only learn to love one another and to respect the opinion of our neighbor in all things, the tumult of the world would be relieved and this would be a bigger, finer, better place in which to live. If you feel that you are an insignificant human being on this immense universe and that your contribution will be of no avail, your beliefs are positively false; after all it is the little acts of charity that start the stone rolling and gathering the moss. You are a person, one of the people. Recall the words of Lincoln, with which he described the government of the United States, “a government of the people, by the people, and for the people,” and we, the people, are responsible for an intelligent solution of all the social problems of our age. May each member of the Class of 1940 fulfill both his duties and his privileges in this great task! (Pictures on pages 35, 44, 45, 54, 55, 64, 65, 74, 75, 84, 85.) [ 34 ] COMEAL ABBOTT EVERETT ANDERSON Comeal is gifted with the ability to see something humorous in al¬ most any situation where humor would be welcomed. At least one like her is needed in every group! Comeal collects autographs and spends many a moment delving into the exciting adventures of lit¬ erature. She has no special plans for the future, but believes th at it will take care of itself. NETTIE ABRAM “Net” has the long delicate fin¬ gers of a born pianist and seriously hopes to continue her present work in music. We have heard rumors to the effect that Nettie is very much interested in a certain somebody outside of Weaver! “Net,” an amia¬ ble body who was always dressed neatly, says she doesn’t like to be called “Nutty,” and will everyone please stop it! MARIE ADAMS Marie, known all around school for her quips and witty remarks, possesses a personality that rates the numerous friends she has made. She invariably has a piece of dry humor for every situation; many a tense moment has been saved by this able young woman. Her presence definitely brightened up our school days, for which we shall be forever grateful. LEONA ALEXANDER Leona asked us not to call her “Butch,” but we can’t resist the temptation for she makes such a lovely “Butch”! Fly-away hair, a swinging walk, a bubbling laugh, a multitude of adoring swains, and in the midst one finds Leona. This athletically minded miss goes for poetry in a big way, and could never be called even a temporary wallflower when it comes to danc¬ ing. DAVID ALPERIN You had to watch your step when you talked to “Davey,” for he might suddenly become inspired and draw you into a cartoon. His humorous drawings, which he could dash off in the twinkling of an eye, and his “out-of-one-corner” smile caused us to chuckle more than once and brought him many com¬ rades. East Hartford lost a real asset as a student when Everett came to our school. Quiet, amiable, friendly, he figured in many activi¬ ties, especially in music and scien¬ tific fields. His experience on a farm, where knowledge of machin¬ ery and animals always comes in handy, will be a great help to him later on. Honor Society. IRENE ANDERSON Because this petite, athletic girl is so quiet, her pleasing person¬ ality and even disposition are known only to her most intimate friends. Especially interested in dancing, swimming, and all types of skating, “Rene” expects to at¬ tend a comptometer school. She should easily meet with success in this field. SHIRLEY ANDERSON “Shirl,” a transfer student, be¬ came well-known almost immedi¬ ately upon her arrival at Weaver. Her flowing red hair and calm poise attracted for her the atten¬ tion of a host of admirers. She de¬ voted the greater portion of her time to dancing and bowling. Her skill in the latter has long been an accepted fact. RITA ANDREOTTA Rita, blessed with an extraordi¬ nary talent for singing and danc¬ ing, hopes to take up acting as a career. If hard work and ambition are the ingredients for the cake of success, then, Rita, it’s as good as yours! However, her career never interfered with her sleep, and Rita positively delighted in slipping into her seat just in time to beat the last bell. IRVING ARONSON “Irv’s” hearty laugh, which could always be heard, and his swell disposition have helped him make many true friends. The de¬ bating club can proudly boast the presence of this jolly gentleman. With what sincerity “Irv” argues his point! His ambition to become a good lawyer has surely started in fine fashion. Honor Society. [ 36 ] ‘-f. !P ROSALYN ASCHER A quiet, ethereal-looking girl with a charmingly modulated voice, Rosalyn possesses a wistful smile. Gentle and infallibly calm, she has cloaked herself with an air of mystery, so that our curiosity has been piqued but never satisfied. Observing ‘Ray” with her inti¬ mates, we realize that she is an all- around good sport and comrade. LEON AUERBACH Leon has his eye on politics. When he becomes a powerful man in the country, we, of the graduat¬ ing class, can proudly say we know him! “Lavie,” definitely the type that takes things easy, could often be seen sauntering thru Weaver’s corridors with nary a care. So here’s to Leon, our future poli¬ tician. LEO BACHNER “Custis,” stocky and very good- natured, always had that “well- groomed” look, and we doubt that, in all his time at Weaver, he was ever seen without his hair being slicked down. He took part in va¬ rious school activities, many of which were connected with music. He has a mania for victrola record¬ ings and plays the guitar. MARIAN BACHRACH An industrious young lady, Marian always tries her best in anything she attempts and is al¬ ways willing to aid a friend. Ex¬ pecting to crash the business world as a secretary, her hard-working manner should help her to meet with success. Reading holds the number one position in Marian’s hobbies. MIRIAM BAIDACK “Mim” hopes to be a private secretary after she has learned all she can in connection with that work. Between time at school and on homework she likes to read and collect picture postcards. She doesn’t make much noise, but we have a notion that when she finds something to make noise about she will. No use shouting for nothing, is there, ‘Mim”? Honor Society. LEONARD BALCEZAK Besides being one of the more playful and carefree members of the class, “Lennie” has succeeded in making many friends. He likes the great outdoors where he spends much of his time hunting and fish¬ ing. As yet “Lennie” hasn’t decided on his life work, but he plans to get a job of some kind. FRANCES BANTON Frances is one who makes friends with everybody. She plans to attend Lincoln Nursing School, and we know she’ll be a top-notch nurse. Who wouldn’t want Frances taking his pulse? But she’ll do more than hold hands during her life, we as¬ sure you. JOSEPHINE BARACCHI “Jo” possesses a petite figure, a well-groomed appearance, and beautifully waved hair. The last mentioned gave her ideas as to her life’s work, for she has already com¬ pleted courses at a hairdressing school. Josephine knits lovely sweaters and mittens, sews, reads, and just loves gardening,—all in all, a very sociable person. THOMAS BARBER Fleet-footed “Pug” often left clouds of dust in his path, as he ran around Weaver. The rest of “Pug’s” leisure was devoted either to that singular hobby of raising canaries, or to indulging in a vig¬ orous game of handball at which he proved exceedingly proficient. ROBERT BARRETT A serious and conscientious stu¬ dent and one of the best of fellows! His friendliness and sporting nature have made him well-liked by his friends. “Bob” enjoyed working for the interests of the class and the good of the school. In the future he plans to further his education at the University of Connecticut. [ 37 ] ELEANOR BECKANSTIN FRANKLIN BARTLETT During his three years at Weav¬ er, “Frank” has succeeded in mak¬ ing many friends. Although he has caused many teachers to have head¬ aches, he has also retained some fairly good marks. Outside of school “Frank” spends much of his time working, playing football, or trying to play the bugle. In the future he plans to attend Trade School. CLAIRE BASCH Claire combines a charming gen¬ uineness with a faint air of sophis¬ tication and tops it off with being an all around “swell” person. That all important quality, a sense of humor, she also possesses, and her comebacks always seemed “pretty snappy.” Claire’s eyes have a color impossible to define. When she gives you a candid stare, you either feel plenty guilty or you’re thrilled to the utmost, the latter being espe¬ cially for the opposite sex! ZALMAN BASS The numerous friends of this quiet and diligent fellow verify the fact that he is well-liked. “Zeers’ ” special interest lies in printing, his knowledge of which he intends to increase, in order to become a teacher or to enter the commercial field of printing. MARY BEAUDRY Mary, a secretive miss, firmly adhered to the old adage M. Y. O. B. She pursued interests other than those offered her in school life. Reading and attending the cinema are her special hobbies. Mary plans to enter the business world after she leaves Weaver. MORRIS BECK Tall, dark and handsome, the envy of many of his fellow-mates, Morris stood out as a noticeable figure in the school. In spite of his quiet nature and reserved manner, he gained numerous friends and certainly deserves the title of a “swell guy.” Eleanor, the tall dark beauty with the lovely hair, possesses an art talent that is quite unusual. Be¬ sides her art ability, “El” rates very highly in the dramatic field. She hopes to become a commercial artist. If she keeps doing as well as she has done at school, no serious trouble will keep her from attain¬ ing her goal. MARY BEN MAOR Mary, a good-looking miss, pos¬ sesses a beautiful figure, of which any femme would be justly proud. Her natural artistic ability, togeth¬ er with her shapely figure, should allow Mary to successfully pursue her vocation in the field of art as an artist or as a model. JEANETTE BENOIT “Nettie’s” glamorous hair styles excite considerable comment among the girls who observe and act ac¬ cordingly. She dances quite well and enjoys it intensely. Roller skat¬ ing is another activity to which Jeanette devotes some time. For the next few years “Nettie” hopes to be someone’s efficient steno¬ grapher. EDWARD BERMAN A quiet practical fellow, “Ed” should become a good bookkeeper or mechanical worker, whichever he chooses on leaving his high school days behind. He can be called “a man’s man,” for he apparently has no interest in the opposite sex, and his activities are in accord with the accepted standard of masculinity. ROBERT BERMAN “Bob’s” loud, boisterous voice, echoing down the corridors, at¬ tracted much attention and ac¬ counted for his winning many friends. His interest in swing mu¬ sic and hearing swing recordings was the reason for his continual hummings and his “jitterbug” atti¬ tude. However, he possesses quali¬ ties which will help him to succeed in the days which lie ahead. [ 38 BARBARA BERNIER BERNARD BLOOM !F “Babs,” an attractive miss, pos¬ sesses a comely figure, which should enable her to attain her goal, namely, that of modeling clothes. “Babs’ ” pet hobby is collecting pennants of various kinds, and sou¬ venirs—fraternity pins are her spe¬ cialty; so be warned, boys! IRVING BERNSTEIN Irving’s friendliness and winning smile have made him a familiar figure throughout the school. He studied earnestly and also took part in various club and school activi¬ ties. “Irv” indulges in sports of all kinds, but his main interest lies in the field of electrical engineering. WILLIAM BIEDERMAN This “good man” was responsible for our intelligence on foreign af¬ fairs, for he brought us our paper every morning! This activity proba¬ bly accounted for his stocky build which might have earned him great fame on the football field. How¬ ever, he couldn’t be pried away from building model airplanes and Weaver suffered a minor tragedy. BENJAMIN BING “Flash’s” happy-go-lucky manner and cheerful attitude always keep his companions in high spirits. Noted for being a fleet-footed lad, he intends to enter a military acad¬ emy after graduation. Stamp col¬ lecting, coin collecting, and flower growing occupy a major portion of “Flash’s” leisure time. JOHN BLASE While at Weaver, tall, broad- shouldered John participated ac¬ tively in sports. He has made plans for the future, and is preparing for a commercial position. In his spare time, he collects stamps and in¬ dulges in photography. “Bernie’s” vivacity and alertness have always been like an electric shock to the more sluggish of us. The versatile Mr. Bloom is an ac¬ complished pianist, likes psycho¬ logy, and counts chemistry as the light of his life. Nonchalant, witty, debonair, he has us all stumped, this master of many talents. ESTELLE BLUMBERG Estelle, a tall quiet girl, wants to enter the honorable profession of nursing. Here in school, she has worked very conscientiously so as to fulfill this desire, truly showing her fine spirit. Because of her many splendid characteristics, too numer¬ ous to enumerate, we are all sure that Estelle will succeed. MYRTLE BOBROW Fond of music and reading, intel¬ ligent Myrtle also plays a “wicked” game of tennis. A good sport with a fine sense of humor, easy-going “Myrt”- doesn’t expect too much of people; therefore she’s a comforta¬ ble person to be with. Here’s to you, “Myrt”; we like your quiet grin and affable nature! ALEXANDER BORDEN Small and powerful, rollicking and ambitious—that’s “Alex,” with a cheery smile and a ready laugh. As a radio “ham” he operates his own broadcasting set with a power output of thirty-five watts. Keep on going, “Alex,” and remember there’s still plenty of opportunity in the radio engineering field. JOHN BORICHEWSKY “Porky’s” physical endowments certainly contradict his odd nick¬ name. How and why he acquired the title, few or none know, but “Porky,” not in the least dismayed, goes his way unaffectedly. He likes sports of all varieties and occasion¬ ally indulges in amateur photo¬ graphy. f 39 ] PAUL BORSTEIN DOROTHY BRICE m -f. !F A fun-loving chap, with loads of personality, describes “Porky’ to a “T.” His athletic ability, displayed on the football field, made us wish that he had started to play earlier in his school years. His ambition to be a lawyer may produce another “Abe” Lincoln! Who knows! JOSEPH BOTTARO “Joe’s” happy-go-lucky manner won him much popularity, especial¬ ly in his senior year. He possessed a radiating smile which attracted many of the opposite sex. “Joe” was a member of our football squad and the part he played, along with other members of the scrubs, helped make our team a much bet¬ ter one. (And that wasn’t just his opinion!) AGNES BRADY On several occasions “Aggie” en¬ tertained us at the Girls’ League so¬ cials with her graceful ballet danc¬ ing. She hopes to become either a hair-dresser or a stenographer after leaving Weaver. Besides dancing, “Aggie’s” other pet diversions are sewing, knitting, and cooking. HENRY BRAVERMAN A happy-go-lucky fellow whose broad grin is always being dis¬ played, “Fuzzey” finds much enjoy¬ ment in life. He maintains an at¬ mosphere of jollity among his friends through his witty remarks and humorous doings. Aspiring to become an electrician, “Fuzzey” is deeply interested in politics and government. ROSE BRENNER Little Rose managed to do a good deal, considering her size. Ac¬ tive in many clubs and societies, she also succeeded in keeping her report cards on an A level—how we don ' t know! Rose plans to go in for secretarial work and—listen to this!—she herself admits that she plans to marry the boss. We hope she finds a nice boss! Honor Society; Quill and Scroll. HH [ 40 1 “Dot’s” pet interest is music, and most unfortunately for us, she has kept it a secret for all these years! We hear tell she has lots of talent, and plans to make it her life work after attending the Boston Con¬ servatory of Music. Besides playing good golf and tennis, she has found time to make many friends during her school days. BETTY BRODY “Bet’s” short stature would have made anyone else quite an incon¬ spicuous figure, but her charming smile and pleasant line of chatter, combining to form her pleasing personality, won many friends and made her quite a noticeable person. With all these qualities, she will advance far in the commercial field. MAE BRODY Mae, an ardent swing fan, likes to trip the light fantastic, and does very well at it. She never bothered much about her studies, but the football team always had a loyal follower in “Mazie.” She hopes to go on into the field of interior de¬ corating. We all wish her well in her chosen work. ENID BROOKS Enid has a dual personality. In school she seems to be a charming lovable classmate. Out of school she is the woman of the world. But with her raven hair and puzzled eyes, and a skin that is the nearest match to velvet we’ve ever seen, she adds up as being an amusing and interested confidante and an all around good sport. SYLVIA BROWN To use plain words, “Syl” is a “swell” person. Possessing an abun¬ dance of humor, persistence, and friendliness, “Syl” is a person who would do anything for anybody. This accounts for the many loyal people she can truthfully call her friends. “Syl” stands near the top in scholastic standing. With such a record and her other admirable qualities, “Syl” surely will “land” that “good” secretarial job she longs for. Honor Society. FRANCES BROWNE IRVING BURNESS Frances is the very essence of chic with her slender modish figure and well-groomed appearance. Soft- spoken and charming, she has a lovely voice which has added en¬ joyment to many Weaver functions. The popular “Nicki” plans to at¬ tend Boston Conservatory of Music. Who knows—another Marian An¬ derson ? EDWARD BRYNGA “Eddy,” the tall fellow with the sunny disposition, whose bark al¬ ways proved to be worse than his bite, was the best usher one Hart¬ ford theatre possessed—he modest¬ ly (?) told that to friends. At Weaver, where he won many friends, his work in art was of the best. Have we forgotten something? Those shoulders, so-oo wide! LAURENCE BUCKLAND “Larry” can be characterized as a friendly, studious, and ambitious fellow, well-liked by his friends. Although he seldom interested him¬ self in extra-curricular activities, he participated in many sports outside of school. “Larry’s” chief ambition lies in the field of art, which he plans to study further at Pratt Institute. HELEN BUCKLEY Although “Red” is definitely one of the quietest girls of the class, her friendship is to be desired, because of her splendid character. Interest¬ ed in art, skilled in the technique of sewing and cooking, and enthu¬ siastic about various sports, Helen intends to make a name for herself in the business world. VIVIAN BURGESS “Viv’s” clear, crisp sentences and English manner have never failed to impress us. Active, interesting, intelligent, one feels that she is sin¬ cere in everything she says and does. One of the all-too-few who came under the qualification of stu¬ dent, “Viv” plans for a nursing career. Honor Society. The ability to keep calm in stormy classrooms and his soft, yet expressive voice were chief among “Irv’s” high points. But his imita¬ tion of a marching army was su¬ perb! Electrical work interested him grea tly, and his friends had to struggle to make him give up dis¬ secting electric clocks! GRACE BURNEY-BEY “Ginger” is set on “keeping the home fires burning.” She’d like a cozy little bungalow with a chicken coop behind and maybe a man in¬ side! He’d get good meals as well as a good home because “Ginger” is interested in cooking. Invitations for dinner are in order and will gladly be accepted! FREDERICK BURTON “Fred” came to Weaver only to desert in a few days for H. P. H. S. The junior year found him back with us, undoubtedly attracted by Weaver’s superior qualities! Al¬ though not lending his ability to any clubs, Fred proved a valuable baseball player to his neighborhood team, while his ability on the dance floor is not to be denied. RICHARD BYRNE His friends know him as a cheer¬ ful, good-natured fellow and also as an ambitious worker. Besides be¬ ing proficient in the classroom, “Richie’s” comradeship and co¬ operative spirit had much to do with various activities. As yet, he hasn’t fully developed his plans for the future. Honor Society. STELLA CALUSINE Here’s a girl who certainly lives up to her nickname! “Pep” not only possesses loads of her name¬ sake, but a generous quantity of vim, vigor, and enthusiasm. On top of that “Pep” proved herself to be a top-notch athlete as well. Al¬ though seldom seen not in action, “Pep” really spends some time reading. [ 41 ] BURT CANNON Nothing could disturb Burt’s poise and nonchalance. Carefree, fun-loving, generous, and good- natured, Burt, it seemed, could not worry. Though her outside activi¬ ties were distributed between en¬ tertainment and sports, we noticed her tendency to one interest, or shall we say person, here in school. No matter what college she enters, we can be sure Burt will be well- liked. CECELIA CAPUTO One had to strain his ears to hear her soft, sweet voice, as she recited in class. Cecelia’s meekness and amiable disposition should make her a very pleasant and ca¬ pable nurse. We wish her every possible success in her future en¬ deavors. RUBY CARROLL Being a member of six clubs and absorbed in all things that appeal to her—and those number quite a few—Ruby managed to keep her¬ self very busy. She tells us that she wants to work at something very interesting after graduation. We don’t know what it is, but if Ruby applies herself to it, it most certainly will turn out to be a worthwhile work. Honor Society. ELIZABETH CASE A perky smile, a gay humor, and a tall story—there you have “Betty.” She practically lived in the gym and participated in so many worthwhile youth movements out of school that it is a wonder that we ever had the pleasant op¬ portunity of observing her “cute” ways. “Betty” always did the un¬ expected and unusual. However, she could take a joke as well as she gave them. As a nurse, “Betty” should find much happiness in cheerfully serving others. ANTHONY CECERE Date: 1950; time: 9 o’clock; place: your home, with you seated before your television set, from which the suave countenance of Count Cecere, the famous band leader and “Krupadict” greets you. In ten years, his aim to lead and drum in a great orchestra ought to have been realized, for he is well on the way now. We join him in hoping that his ambitions will come true. ELIZABETH CELANI “Betty’s” quiet nature prevented her from participating in many school activities, but even so she won many friends. Her desire to remain in the background prevent¬ ed many of us from knowing her well, but from those who did know her, we learned that she is a “swell pal.” Good luck, “Betty.” JACK CHAZAN “Jack” was an ardent fan for swing music. His vocal ability was the envy of Weaver lads who were astonished at the way he struck those base notes. Jack devoted his leisure to track and basketball. He plans a musical career, and we sin¬ cerely hope he will attain his goal. DOROTHY CHRISTENSEN Dorothy came to us from Weth¬ ersfield High. If she’s typical, we’d like to order a few dozen more from that institution of learning. “Dot” doesn’t have to say much. All you do is look at her, and you can see what a swell kid she is. If you’re ever lonely of a night, just dial “0” on the phone. The opera¬ tor who answers may turn out to be “Dot” since she’s planning to work for the telephone company. MARJORIE CHRISTENSEN A hair-raising scream, a shot in the dark, or ground glass in the hero’s milk! Given these details, “Marge” would want to snatch up a pencil and write a mystery equal to Van Dine’s. Caesar had his Brutus, Hamlet Sr. his Clau¬ dius, and “Marge” her geometry. Many a night she burned “the oil, but it didn’t get her down. Christensen conquered over all. RUSSELL CHRISTOFF In spite of his being something similar to the quantity “X” during the three years he spent here, Russell has a good excuse, for his outside work kept him busy. “Russ’s” chief claim to Weaver fame was his movie star appearance that set many lasses’ hearts aflutter (?). [ 42 ] DOROTHY CICCONE BERNARD COHEN .T= “Dot’s” bewitching smile and vivacity have made her an excel¬ lent cheerleader. She radiates friendliness and good sportsman¬ ship to the nth degree. “Dot’s” plans for the future are indefinite, but we wish her well in whatever she undertakes. FLORENCE CIERI “Dolly” finds dress designing a most interesting occupation, and aspires to make it her main interest in the future. She possesses the natural ability and originality of ideas so vital in this field. Also possessing a pleasing personality, Florence has most of the materials at hand which level the road to success for an ambitious girl. ELAINE CLARK Is it her charm or merry dispo¬ sition? Something certainly draws admiring friends to Elaine. Active in practically every school activity with refreshing enthusiasm, Elaine still had time to be friendly and let us hear her merry laughter. Her love of fun and a gay humor pepped up every occasion. A girl with her high scholastic standing and wholesome personality should go far in the future. Honor Society. ALLEN COHEN If tall, lanky Allen could twirl a lasso and chew gum like a city- slicker, he might make a success on the stage! That ever-ready grin is indicative of his cheerful nature, which is tempered by a headful of common sense and a straight-forward manner. BENJAMIN COHEN Always in the best of spirits, this versatile lad finds time to do many things and to do them well. In ad¬ dition to being a coin and stamp collector, “Ben” also possesses a growing interest in photography and in the development of aero¬ nautics. His diligence and ambition should aid him in his intention to prepare for a trade as an electrician. “Bunny” was one of the strong, silent type. He spoke very little, but when he did, his words were weighty. He devoted most of his time to preparing his lessons each day. Judging by his scholastic achievements, “Bunny” should make a very clever businessman. FRANCES COHEN “Fran,” one of the busiest per¬ sons at Weaver, served perpetually on some committee or other. Frances has a talent for posters, and examples could always be found on the nearest bulletin board. Her never-failing good nature caused her to be sought out as a companion, and her cheery smile has made more than one out-the-wrong-side-of-the-bed person fling the chip from his shoulder. HYMAN COHEN Philadelphia lawyers had nothing on “Hy”! He could talk himself out of any argument—and small wonder! Wasn’t he in the debating club? In his off moments, he’d sit at his piano and tinkle out a swing arrangement of some up-till-now- unappreciated classic. RUTH COHEN Ruth, a very attractive young lady with a special pout that adorably becomes her, is, without doubt, extremely popular with the opposite sex. Her jet-black hair, fair skin, and gentian blue eyes are a beautiful combination, and “Quinny” becomes more generous and open-hearted every day. With a sunny disposition and a figure she needlessly worries over, Ruth will have the best of luck in future days. SAMUEL COHEN Add to the assets of Weaver one Samuel Cohen. Coming from New Rochelle High, “Sam” soon became acquainted and well-liked at Weav¬ er where he joined the cross-coun¬ try and track teams. After leaving high school, “Sam,” whose special interest is the study of current events, intends to attend college and then practice law. [ 43 ] ETHEL COLTON 1 ! WILLIAM COHEN “Billy” knows his music all right. You should just see and hear those powerful hands play the piano. Like many of the great artists, he is a little temperamental, but the burning desire for music is there as well as no small degree of ability. BEATRICE COHN “Bea,” a thoroughly good sport and peppy companion, has her plans all made to become a secre¬ tary. A vivacious, lively girl, Bea¬ trice enjoys widespread popularity. She calmly admits to being an ar¬ dent sports fan. This miss doesn’t know the meaning of the word “wallflower,” and “Bea” never misses a dance. HAROLD COHN “Harry,” a good-looking fellow, and as if this weren’t enough, tall and dark also! “Twin” has a pre¬ cocious, impudent smile which charms the receiver into doing whatever he wishes. Harold has a raft of skirted admirers, but he doesn’t succumb and goes his way light of heart and, oh, so full of fun. He and his brother, alike as two peas in a pod, are incurable teasers and the chief mischief- makers of the graduating class. MAX COHN This other handsome twin, while looking like his brother, is neverthe¬ less, very different in character and manner. He enjoys taking advan¬ tage of their likeness to puzzle girls as to which one they’re talking to! A pencil behind his ear is a recog¬ nized part of his appearance. Max, quite a comic, has a mocking “ha, ha” which broke out in classes every so often. Homework and he are complete strangers to each other! “Twin” expects to be a wel¬ comed addition to our police force! BELLA COIRO Small in quantity, but first-class in quality, Bella won and held her many friends with a delightful per¬ sonality. Besides possessing an en¬ thusiasm for sports and music, Bella is an accomplished dancer. She in¬ tends to enter the world of business upon graduation. Ethel’s cheery smiles were so cheery that they will still be light¬ ing the corridors of Weaver for many years to come! Besides smil¬ ing, Ethel went to all the games and offered vocal assistance by screaming wildly and ringing bells. Her interests ran the gamut from fishing (for Bass exclusively) to col¬ lecting great numbers of minia¬ tures. JOSEPH COLTURI “Joe’s” friendliness aided by his ready smile and obliging manner have won him many friends at Weaver where he endeavored to do his best work in all subjects. He excelled, however, in woodworking, a talent which he would like to de¬ velop further so that he might be¬ come a cabinet-maker. GLORIA COMPOSTO Chic is the word for Gloria, one of Weaver’s most stunning dressers, who reminds us somewhat of Garbo, both in appearance and manner. Fond of drawing and the piano, Gloria has the distinctive air of one well-bred and cultured. In¬ telligent, calm, gentle—a perfect lady, and all in all a good friend. Honor Society. HELEN CONNERS Helen was one of the more re¬ served femmes of our class. Her si¬ lence, however, was really appre¬ ciated by her classmates, as we all dislike listening continually to a chatterbox. Helen’s special interests include dancing, swimming, and sewing. JANET COOLEY Janet receives the best of recom¬ mendations from those who know her and all who have met her. A pe¬ tite blonde, she dances well, swims, and possesses intelligence, person¬ ality, and a flare for fun. What more can one ask for in a secre¬ tary, saleslady, friend, or—any¬ thing else? Without doubt, thir lady is on her way to happiness and good fortune. [ 46 ] RAYMOND COUNTRYMAN LEON COOPERMAN “Coop” works slowly but surely in his efforts for higher things. He shows his more serious side in his interest in music while dances and social activities also occupy much of his time. LEON CORNWALL Leon is such a quiet unassuming personality that not many of us knew him very well. He has, how¬ ever, established the reputation of being a good sport and an all- around fine fellow. Not much more can be said for anyone. The future will find Leon wending his way along the path to higher learning. WALTER COSGROVE Many the evening, well past the twilight stage, “Speed” could be seen definitely hurrying toward home. The cause of his nightly jaunts would undoubtedly be a dance. “Prom” or “Rat-race,” such an event held an irresistible charm for “Speed,” and he rarely volun¬ tarily missed an opportunity to dis¬ play his smoothly-functioning legs on the ballroom floor. EILEEN COSTELLO As the essence of quiet one might well use Eileen as an example. Her presence in classrooms, noticed by the teacher alone, seemed to be only physical. Her mental self dreamt, wandered, and came back with a start when the bells rang. She collects postcards and owns, we’re told, quite a collection, the one thing about which she gets excited. JOSEPHINE COSTELLO “Jo,” a newcomer to our school, arrived a little too late to partici¬ pate in many school activities. Her friends, however, informed us that her pleasant countenance is seldom seen distorted by a frown. “Jo” in¬ tends to further her education at some business school. She sings, dances, and collects “old coins.” Lots of us want to collect some “new ones”! “Loff” is a thorough sportsman, in both senses of the word. He has a nice grin, a charming disposition, and a secret. What’s your secret, “Loff”? A sociable chap, he likes to have people around, to talk to and chum with. Clean-cut and jolly, his friends find him to be a good comrade and a swell fellow in general. LEONARD CROCKER “Lenny” forsook the chance to do battle for Weaver, and confined his athletic endeavors to Watkin- son School. He became particularly adept at caging the basketball, and no doubt we would have benefited by his participation in contests on our behalf. If the fates would have it so, “Lenny” will follow the dif¬ ficult business trail toward success. MARY CRONIN “Terry” comes originally from Bloomfield where she learned to ride horseback. She goes after sports in a big way, liking horse¬ back riding best, with golf and swimming next. Tall and athletic in build, she is spirited, happy-go- lucky, and full of fun. BERNICE CURRY Bernice posseses great agility and grace as an acrobat, and she spends most of her time practicing and perfecting that art. She hails all as friend and goes on her carefree way. Her doubtful blond hair and gay raucous voice have identified Bernice, and her startling color combinations will cause her to be long remembered. ELIZABETH D’ABATO Elizabeth’s soft voice, always a welcome one, reflected her person¬ ality. Never imposing but always ready to help out a stranger or friend, Elizabeth went quietly through Weaver getting the most out of her opportunities. Skating, tennis, and reading took up much of her spare time. Her quiet, easy acceptance of unimposing responsi¬ bility will certainly take her far in the secretarial world. Honor Society. r 47 ] ROBERT DAHILL IDA DARLING When “Bob” leaves Weaver, it seems as if the school will be minus one of its permanent fixtures! We can’t imagine Weaver days without “Bob.” Besides being a graceful dancer, “Bob” is also an accom¬ plished yachtsman. (His yacht is docked at the duck pond in Keney!) “Bob” is a swell sport, and we wish him lots of luck. GERTRUDE DAHL Amiability, intelligent conversa¬ tion, a cool self-control, plus a neat appearance, are the essentials of Gertrude’s charm. An excellent skater and a graceful dancer, she does not allow these pastimes to surplant her attention to her studies. After attending college, Gertrude intends to join the ranks of commercial illustrators. DANIEL DALY Very seldom did one see “Dan” without a companion. By far the greater part of the time this “buddy” would be a tall sparse in¬ dividual with whom he closely as¬ sociated. “Dan” also possesses a personality with which he attempt¬ ed to charm the fair. Upon recep¬ tion of that elusive, rolled diplo¬ ma, “Dan” will either pursue ad¬ vanced art or partake of industry. HARRIET DANEN “Harry’s” seemingly quiet nature was shattered by her laughter-filled voice. Outwardly reserved, only slight inspiration set her into gales of laughter or brought forth a sharp witty remark. To the fortu¬ nate few who knew her really well, “Harry” displayed loyalty and com¬ radeship at their best. Studies, books, and clubs, which took up much of her spare time, have all gone toward giving her the back¬ ground so essential for a good secretary. Honor Society. ELSIE DAPKO Elsie has a beautiful speaking voice which is the thing that makes you like her instantly. Then you notice her poise and charm. With these very necessary good points, she’s sure to realize her ambition, which is to be a commercial dress designer. Possessing good taste also, she’s sure to make good at it. Good luck! This petit little lady possesses one of the sweetest dispositions with which we have ever come in contact. Ida’s naturally quiet ways have not stopped her from making many, many friends. “I,” a willing and good worker, has given much of her time and originality to Weaver students who gladly ac¬ knowledge this fact. LILLIAN DARLING Lillian, truly one of the most popular girls at school, has had honors athletically, socially, and scholastically. “Lil” has given much to Weaver in all these fields, and she is one of whom the school may be justly proud. Her personality and smile rate tops! Here’s to “Lil,” one of the best cheerleaders we’ve had. Honor Society. GRACE DAVIDSON “Scottie” finds sports a most fas¬ cinating subject, after her school work. For this reason she has been most prominent among sportslov- ers. We all remember her game¬ ness and friendly attitude toward all who know her. Grace will con¬ tinue to be thus known in what¬ ever office she may obtain a position. RIVEL DAVIDSON Rivel’s every act is done in an artistic fashion. And why not? Rivel excells in drawing, and finds abundant pleasure when thus en¬ gaged. She has carried this ability into her dressing and general ap¬ pearance with much success. Her poise, another natural and com¬ mendable charm, has been and al¬ ways will be pleasing to her associates. SARA DAVIDSON Sara has gained for herself a number of intimate friends, and we perceive that she greatly enjoys dancing and swimming. Although she has a sharp tongue, the wounds she inflicts are never very serious! She always makes up for a caustic remark with a quick radiant smile which bestows good humor again upon the recipient! [ 48 ] PAUL DAVIDUKE Paul’s exceptionally straight car¬ riage is one of the qualities that distinguish him from others. He likes hunting, does fine work in metalcraft, one of his hobbies, and plays a “mean” harmonica. LOIS DAVISON Music and sports brought out the best of many abilities in Lois. Though she did not participate in school sports, she could often be seen running about the park tennis courts or cutting a fancy figure on the pond. Lois always finished a task and helped out in any activity in her usual willing way. In the secretarial world which she hopes to enter she will surely work hard and reap her rewards. ANNE DeFELICE Dark-haired “Felix” plans to be a bookkeeper. She’s earned the rep¬ utation of being a “swell kid”—and she really is. We don’t think there’s anyone who will disagree. Her spare time passes in painting and sketching at which “Felix” is one of the best. Her accomplishments should win future recognition. We wish her well! ANN DELEKTA Ann, a blond bombshell, a literal volcano of energy, one of the most active girls of Weaver and the mainstay of most of the girls’ teams! “Gabby” has a low pleasant voice, but one seldom hears it as she is always busy shouting some¬ thing to someone. Ann was a true friend and loyal classmate with the most contagious laughter at Weaver. RICHARD DeLUCCO Although bespectacled, “Dicky” had a natural ability supplemented with an ardent interest, and there¬ fore he tried out for the baseball team. He emerged as one of the best ball players. “Dicky” hopes to utilize his abilities in a short while on greener ball fields, but until such an opportunity becomes avail¬ able he contents himself with an ex¬ tensive collection of sports photo¬ graphs. JAMES DESMOND “Mike,” the affectionate appella¬ tion bestowed upon Mr. Desmond by his companions, has lost its orig¬ inal significance, but the title de¬ finitely sticks with him. He, of ne¬ cessity, participated in few Weaver events because of outside interests. When the swinging doors cease to swing behind earnest “Mike,” he will perhaps tote books crosstown to ivy-clad Trinity. BETTY DEVINE Betty makes a hobby of collect¬ ing magazine articles on the grow¬ ing teens—and a very interesting hobby it is, too. “Bet,” a very quiet girl, believes in doing what she has to do today, and never putting it off for tomorrow. Being the owner of such a praiseworthy trait, this tall unassuming girl will go far. YOLANDA DIANA Here she comes! Our number one jitterbug hep-heping down the corridor with loads and loads of vitality. With what admiration she is gazed upon by soph and senior alike! Seriously though, “Vee,” the envy of many of the girls with her curly brown hair, trim figure, and twinkling eyes, will undoubtedly go far. CATHERINE DOBRUCK After she leaves Wea ver “Kay” intends to do clerical work in some office. Her many pet diversions in¬ clude dancing, roller-skating, and attending football and baseball games. Long will “Kay” be remem¬ bered here because of her lovely dimples, which were very pro¬ nounced whenever she smiled. JOHN DOBRUTSKY “Johnny’s” athletic ability, par excellence, made him a prominent figure in the class (especially in the football season!). His special inter¬ est in sports was evident by his par¬ ticipating in so many of them, and accounted for his dominance in that field. May he have the best of luck in his future ambition, what¬ ever it may be. [ 49 ' ] ELIZABETH DOOCEY “Betty” was the envy of many Weaver femmes because of her ability to perform on ice-skates with perfect ease and grace. Danc¬ ing is also another of her special interests. “Betty” hopes to secure a position as a stenographer after her school days end. ANNIE DOWDELL “Ruthie’s” jovial nature and charming smile were valuable assets which accounted for her many friends. Her hobby of sewing should interest the boys who “go for” the domestic type. Her interests in foods and menus may someday lead her to be one of our famous dietitians. FLORENCE DRAPEL “Faye’s” charming smile and pleasant laugh accounted for her popularity. Her outside interests kept her too busily occupied, and they prevented her from participat¬ ing in many school activities. Nev¬ ertheless, she won numerous friends and can be classed as a “swell kid.” ARTHUR DUBOWY Though on the surface “Art” ap¬ pears silent and dreamy, there’s really a piercing common sense underlying his thoughts and ac¬ tions. His warm, friendly, and prac¬ tical outlook on life can readily be discerned. When the time comes, we feel sure that “Art” won’t miss his opportunity. PAULINE DUVAL We have all admired Pauline’s quiet dignity and her soothing low speaking voice. She has done some notable work in art to which she devotes much of her spare time. Sketching faces is her specialty. Pauline’s ambition is to attend a teachers’ college where she will prepare to teach art. No doubt such talent will not be unrecog¬ nized. JANICE DWIN In the heart of this little impor¬ tation from Hall High is a love of music and—of all things—soup. “Janie” has already begun writing poetry, and from her violin have come merry little tunes which pro¬ claim that she writes music too. Let’s hope that she continues and that nothing will stop the “music in her heart.” IRVING EISENBERG “Irv,” a lanky individual with a rather high-pitched voice, was un¬ able to participate in school organi¬ zations because of outside work, although he would have liked to. He builds model airplanes as a pas¬ time, and he intends to study ac¬ countancy at the N. Y. U. School of Business Administration. GEORGE ELLINGWOOD George seldom bores himself with the trivial activities of the school or class. He would rather be work¬ ing in his print shop where he does business on a small scale. George plans to make printing his life work and wants to learn the trade in a good print shop. HARRY ELLIOTT Harry, being quiet and friendly, won early the respect of his class¬ mates. When his ability on the dia¬ mond became known, he achieved the admiration of many more. After baseball, Harry ranks busi¬ ness as his chief concern. He aims to gather more information about this subject before attempting to earn a livelihood therefrom. ANNE ELSON Anne, a giggly person, has a keen susceptibility to things droll. Almost anything odd will set her off into fits of laughter, and most of her friends immediately become infected with the desire to laugh with her. She had her serious mo¬ ments, however, and was a hard¬ working member of several clubs. [ 50 ] FRANCIS FERRIGNO IDA EPSTEIN “I” always pops into the mind when fun is wanted, for “I” has an abundant supply of good humor. Funny and entertaining at all times under all circumstances, “I” can always be depended upon for a good time. Possessed with that school-girl complexion and other at¬ tractive features, together with her winning ways, “I” had numerous loyal friends. KATHRYN FAULKNER “Cam’s” love for art was evident by her constant presence in the art room 337—or was that the reason! Her pleasing personality gained many friends despite the fact that she only became a Weaverite in her junior year. Even though she possessed flaming red hair, “Cam’ never lost her temper (at least, not when we were present!) VIRGINIA FAULKNER “Ginny,” a rather quiet lass, with an agreeable, pleasant nature, has turned out to be a home-girl. She wants to teach Home Eco¬ nomics when she finishes school! We can safely say that those pupils whom she’ll teach will be fortunate indeed in getting such a nice per¬ son for a teacher. Virginia has proved to be a calm, clever and comprehending friend. JULIUS FEGELMAN “Jukie,” a lad with personality plus and a disarming grin in the bargain! He collects stamps, but he won’t talk about that hobby. Julius, blond, blue-eyed, has set many feminine hearts pit-patting, but he makes no promises and wisely keeps them all guessing. He dances well and manages to be as popular among the boys as he is with girls, though he has many other interests. SYLVIA FELDSTEIN “Syl” has a favorite pastime, read¬ ing. She considers it a hobby well worth her while and is ready to defend it against any other. Sylvia doesn’t have that aesthetic look! She also likes to attend the movies and has spent many enjoyable hours there. Often tempted to leave her homework in favor of a good book, she usually succeeded in con¬ quering the temptation. “Chi Chi”—a rather cute nick¬ name, eh girls! “Chi Chi” expects to make a name for himself in the business world after he departs from Weaver. “Chi Chi” spent most of his leisure time repairing his Model T. He attributes his physical prowess to the exercise involved in pushing his car (????) up hills. Take this hint, ye men of lesser muscles. LORETTA FERRIGNO Loretta’s swell personality, fine ability, and willingness to work are responsible for her amazing popu¬ larity. Her startling good looks never failed to lure an admirer. Her lovely figure plus the beautiful clothes, some of her own making, which she wears with such grace, provide a very pretty picture for the passerby (and for those who didn’t pass!) FLORENCE FICHMAN If you become as good a teacher as you are a driver, pupils of the future will certainly be happy. And you didn’t get your license in Sears and Roebuck, no? All joking aside Florence aims to please and be friendly and is serious at times. Unique is the word for her mini¬ ature Scotty collection. LEWIS FIERBERG A curly-haired, good-natured in¬ dividual, “Lew” played“ sax” in the school band and had an interest in golf. Nicknamed “Moaner” for his piercing ability to find some gloomy spot in the clearest sunbeam, he has, nevertheless, put his friends into spasms of glee with his witty comments and comical imitations. IRVING FIERSTEIN An eager participant in any dis¬ cussion, Irving is particularly in¬ terested in boxing. The internation- situation also arouses “Irv’s” in¬ terest. (Ask him about Hitler some¬ time!) Listening to boxing matches and reading about them give “Irv” diversion with baseball ranking a close second. Although he is a bit vague about his future, we think “Irv” would make a good history teacher. LEONA FINEBERG MILDRED FORD !F Leona possessed a charming smile and a pleasant voice which accounted for her popularity. Her hobbies were many such as dancing, tennis, and playing the piano. Her dramatic ability may some day carry her to the top as one of our great actresses. We wish her good luck! FRED FINKELSTEIN “Fink,” a noteworthy contribu¬ tion from Hillhouse of New Haven, may be quiet, but he is not obscure by any means, for he possesses that certain “something” which makes for true popularity. Scientifically inclined, he intends to study en¬ gineering at college. His interests, logically enough, run toward model airplanes and photography. LEON FISHBERG This stocky fellow has only one extra curricular interest at Weaver —football. He engaged in this sport with much more enthusiasm than he displayed in the classroom. Not a weak fellow, “Fish,” however, hated to tax his strength by carry¬ ing home more than one book— (even as you and I). ROBERT FITZGERALD “Bob’s” kindly disposition and optimism make him a desirable companion. An active student who has obtained high grades throughout his school life, he parti¬ cipates in all branches of athletics. “Bob” is headed for the field of journalism and should surely win success. Honor Society. ANNE FLANNAGAN Anne’s shining red hair marks her as “different.” But that’s not the only thing different about her. As far as we know, she’s the only member of our class who wants to be a child nurse—and we think that’s something because it cer¬ tainly is a worthwhile ambition When the little tots get a look at Anne’s beautiful hair, she’ll have won them already. Good luck! “Millie” came to us from Steel- ton, Pa. Evidently students there enjoy about the same recreation as we New Englanders, for “Millie” goes in for sports, collects pictures, trips the light fantastic, and fre¬ quently peruses a good book. Her “plans for the future” include at¬ tending the State University, with emphasis on gymnastics. EDYTHE FORMAN We like “Edie” because she is naive, straightforward, and unaf¬ fected. We like her friendly smile and alert, intelligent personality. A young lady of many interests, “Edie” is fond of dancing, bi¬ cycling, reading and music. A good sport and a truthful friend, no wonder everybody is fond of her. WILLIAM FRAIDOWITZ “Will” of Weaver, the pigeon fancier, the conversationalist and what not, can never be labeled as a quiet, studious fellow! In spite of his unusual vocabulary, which is in frequent use, “Will” became daunted when faced with making a date and has missed many a good time on account of his being so girl-shy! DANIEL FRANCHI “Dan,” an all-American lad, has distinguished himself not only in the chemistry class but also in Boy Scouting. His pet diversions include photography and chemistry. After graduating from here “Dan” hopes to attend the University of Con¬ necticut. Good luck, “Dan!” WARD FRANCIS With his broad, freckled physiog¬ nomy, “Swede” could hardly fail to be recognized anywhere. These “spots,” no doubt, greatly aided him in gaining the popularity he enjoyed. “Swede” almost always had a companion, and as often as not the friend would be of the op¬ posite sex! It can also be surmised that “Swede’s” gridiron activities in no small way endeared him to his classmates. [ 52 ] AUSBY GARY JULES FRANK Jules, whose singular smile is one of the features of his appearance that lingers in one’s mind, showed a strong interest in art work while at Weaver, often working in the metal shop after school. Not all his time went for art work, how¬ ever, for he also engaged in ath¬ letics. PEARL FREEDMAN Pearl’s love for sports was main¬ ly for the wide outdoors; hence she didn’t participate in many ac¬ tivities at school. Her ambition as a beautician will certainly be suc¬ cessful if she can set other people’s hair as well as she does her own. May she have the best of luck in whatever field she chooses. ETHEL FREEMAN Well known as one of Weaver’s personality girls, “Et’s” sparkling wit and genuine friendliness estab¬ lished for her an enviable reputa¬ tion. Besides making command ap¬ pearances at various social activ¬ ities, “Et” works out on her bicycle, goes to the movies, and listens to the radio. The near future will find her enrolled in a business school. RUTH FRIEDMAN Ruth, a “cute kid,” to quote cer¬ tain Weaver boys, has lined up her hopes and ambitions toward ob¬ taining an office job. She secretly favors designing but with competi¬ tion what it is, she is going to de¬ sign clothes for herself only! Ruth enjoys nothing so much as skating, and any fair evening will find her either on a roller rink or on an icy one. MARY GALLAGHER Mary has pursued her unobtru¬ sive way through Weaver, and after graduating she expects to take up nursing. She hasn’t given us much chance to know her, but from her friends we learn that she can liven up and become the most entertain¬ ing of persons. This Irish lass has a hearty laugh, and one might al¬ most find a bit of brogue in her speech. A happy-go-lucky fellow is Ausby, who was never averse to female company in his strolls through the corridors. His outstand¬ ing characteristic was, undoubtedly, his chuckle which gives the impres¬ sion of internal effervescense. Not able to participate in track at Weaver because of outside work, Ausby hopes to do so when he at¬ tends Tuskegee Institute. CHRISTINE GARY “Tina,” as her friends call her, is a little miss who delights in meeting people and dancing. She does both most gracefully although she has the appearance of one very shy. After a course at Spellman College, she hopes to make a name for herself in the Atlanta School of Social Work. Here’s to your suc¬ cess, “Tina!” DORIS GELMAN While at Weaver, “Doss” ranked high in “all three”— school ac¬ tivities, scholastic standing, and popularity. Having been prominent not only in Weaver dramatic pro¬ ductions, but in others besides, she hopes to carry out a long-cherished ambition—you’ve guessed it—to go on the stage. She saves picture postcards and is interested in any¬ thing concerning dramatics. Honor Society. JOHN GEORGE “Jack’s” the fellow with the shiny black hair. What does he use to keep it down—a miniature steam roller? His broad smile, another factor in his favor, won him all sorts of friends whom he kept through the years. His hobby is automobiles, and one of his chief ambitions is to design a super land yacht for use in traveling round the country. LEAH GER No description could do justice to “Lee.” You just have to know her—and who didn’t? “Lee’s” per¬ sonality contains goodly amounts of friendliness, sweetness, and mod¬ esty which go together to make a beautiful character. When “Lee” comes along, everyone is satisfied that the situation is under control and in specially able—and apt- hands. “Lee” will surely go far, for she possesses most desirable traits. Honor Society. [ 53 ] umu WILLIAM GEROVITZ MARY GILL =fi r “Bill” came to us from New York, and he has already gained quite a name for himself among the fairer sex. He’s a veritable Casa¬ nova and enjoys himself immensely when he plays this role. “Bill” hopes to have plenty of excitement dot his life in the future. He also cares a great deal for dancing and swimming. BERNICE GERSHMAN Bernice believes in color, and more color. Her lipstick, always bright, and her clothes also gay with color did not often clash, but when they did, oh Bernice! She rates a great deal of praise for win¬ ning the Ping-Pong championship last year. That is a game that re¬ quires plenty of skill, and Bernice had it. ESTHER GERSHMAN “Es,” whose name has often graced our honor roll, can hold her own as far as singing goes. At various tasks she displayed ver¬ satility. Besides singing, Esther likes to trip the light fantastic. She al¬ ways enjoyed chattering busily and giving out her homework. “Es” wants to attend business college. ANNA GETZ “Getzie’s“ athletic ability ac¬ counted for her prominence in the field of sports. Her small, lithe figure running down the corridor was a familiar sight, and her ability to gain friends was obvious by the hordes surrounding her in the cor¬ ridors. If her ability in the com¬ mercial field is as great as her ability on the athletic field, she will certainly succeed. MIRIAM GIBER Being a member of the Honor Society, “Mim” worked hard to keep that high scholastic average. But she isn’t all study—Oh no! She collects old coins and is a mem¬ ber of as many clubs as she has time for. She hopes to get a job as secretary after she graduates. “Mim” can keep her head in all situations, and it’s a very clever head, we must say. Honor Society. Blonde hair, blue eyes, and a winsome manner won Mary many friends. Mary is a girl whose in¬ terests were many and varied al¬ though sports seemed to claim much of her leisure time. An en¬ thusiastic swimmer and skater, she also enjoys dancing and the quieter recreati on offered by the piano. MARY GILLIGAN When these Irish eyes are smil¬ ing, Weaver’s eyes are all agog. Whether she’s working or having fun, Mary is always enjoying her¬ self. She rattles off her shorthand as though it were a mere trifle to read those lines, curves, and angles. Mary’s hobbies and special interests range from swimming, skating, and bicycling to playing the piano. JACOB GINSBERG “Jesse’s” stooping, striding gait was a familiar sight in Weaver halls. A good hand at figures, he plans to attend some school of ac¬ countancy. He is extremely inter¬ ested in sports and likes a good game of chess. JOSEPH GIUCA The crowd holds its breath—the ball arches through the air—swish! You guessed it; “Joe” has just made another basket for the Green and White. He can sink them from practically anywhere on the floor, and as a court star will be remem¬ bered by us, although he is a “flash” at baseball and dancing, also. AUGUSTINE GIUSANI Probably the best liked fellow in the class, “Augie’s” outstanding personality, manly character, and congenial smile have attracted to him an infinite number of friends. He always does his best, whether he’s on the gridiron or in the class¬ room. The business world should welcome the advent of “Augie” into its folds. Honor Society. [ 56 ] SYLVIA GLASSMAN “Syl” desires above all to be dif¬ ferent. She even uses green ink in preference to blue! She doesn’t follow the standard line of thought; rather she thinks everything over and then startles us all with some quite original ideas. She is a sports girl, but cannot be labeled as ob¬ trusively energetic, for she tones down her action with her drawling husky voice. RUTH GLAZIER Ruth, a tall attractive brunette, certainly got many an interested glance thrown her way. She defin¬ itely has looks that attract quite a bit of attention! Ruth has an un¬ usual knowledge of what is going on in the political world today. She intends to be a nurse, and has obtained some valuable experience working in a clinic. ELIZABETH GLEASON “Betty’s” tall, slender figure, al¬ ways flitting down the corridor, didn’t give her classmates much time to get a glimpse of her. From those who knew her, we found out that “Betty” possessed a pleasant nature which helped her to gain numerous friends. ALFRED GOLD “Fritz’s” most noticeable char¬ acteristic is his amiability, which has made him the “goat” of many practical jokes on the part of his close friends. He has definite ar¬ tistic ability, and may pursue some “art” in college. His hobbies in¬ clude stamp collecting and photo¬ graphy, and he is a “bug” on world events. CHARLES GOLDBERG Although “Charlie” didn’t par¬ ticipate in many school activities, and although he possessed a quiet nature, which accounted for his remaining in the background, to those who knew him, “Charlie” was a “swell kid.” His knowledge of history surpassed that of the average student, and someday he may be a famous historian. (Al¬ though he doesn’t know it!) JEROME GOLDBERG A musically inclined Thespian sounds like a queer creature, but almost anyone will agree that Jerome, a chubby carrot-top, is a “right guy.” With his varied talents, he ought to reach the top before many years pass. We wish him well. BENJAMIN GOLDFARB One of the handsomer members of our class, “Goldie,” as his name signifies, outshone many of his classmates. His tall, lanky figure, with his familiar slow walk, was a well-known sight in the corridors, and the usual clutter of girls sur¬ rounding him wasn’t due to the fact that the girls were popular! His pleasant laugh and charming smile added to his popularity. MURIEL GOLDMAN “Mimi” perfectly personifies the expression “cute trick.” This little one wants to get a good secretarial position in New York, but we can’t imagine her rushing around in the big city. Her phone has a habit of always being busy, and you can bet it’s a male. She has just what it takes, so “Mimi” is never minus a date. BENJAMIN GOLDSTEIN “Benny,” known to some of his closer friends as “Swing Chollie,” possessed a likeable and honest nature that will carry him far. He earned the ranking of honor student in Weaver, and intends to go on to college. “Benny” follows all sports with great avidity, and is also in¬ terested in maps and stamps. Honor Society. THELMA GOLDSTEIN Thelma has always been very calm, very capable, and very pleas¬ ant. A quiet girl, fond of reading and other esthetic practices, she was always ready to jump into any¬ thing that was suggested. Bright, cheerful—on the whole a pleasant lass—Thelma. [ 57 ] ROBERT GOURLEY THEODORE GOLDSTEIN An honor student and an ex¬ tremely active leader, “Ted s broad, cheerful smile, sunny per¬ sonality, and good-natured disposi¬ tion rank him among the most popular fellows of the class. The combination of his ambitions and diligent manner plus a keen mind should easily pave the way for suc¬ cess in the future. Honor Society; Quill and Scroll. HERBERT GOLINSKY “Gilly’s” dark, wavy hair at¬ tracted the attention of many of the opposite sex, and helped to es¬ tablish his popularity. He also pos¬ sessed a charming smile and a jovial nature, which was evident in many study halls. His interest in jewelry work may aid him in his future ambition as a make-up artist, and we are convinced that he will suc¬ ceed. HYMAN GORALNICK “Tuddy” has shone as pitcher on the baseball team, as a member on the swimming team, and as a leader in outside social life. His interests in art and sleep might im¬ press us that he is a dreamer, but those who really know him come to appreciate his intentions to do his best in whatever he does. FAITH GOODWIN Neatness and sweetness made Faith the teacher’s joy and the the students’ friend. Faith could always be depended upon to do her part and certainly lived up to her name. Music took up much of her spare time, for Faith has a voice as sweet as her smile. Also, though we seldom had a chance to ap¬ preciate it, Faith can play the piano. ANNETTE GORE Annette is one of Weaver’s tal¬ ented group. Quaint and charming, she has the face and figure of a modern painting, and is lithe and graceful in her movements, owing in part, to her great skill as a dancer, classic and modern. Gra¬ cious, sweet-tempered, unassuming, what more can we say of her than that she has captivated our hearts? Light-haired “Bob” was active in quite a few organizations while at Weaver. His interests, in the realm of music, lie entirely with swing, while in sports he prefers baseball and football and is rather proud of the complete scrapbooks which he keeps on these two. He hopes to attend Springfield College for the purpose of becoming an athletic instructor. ESTELLE GRAFF If you followed the gaze of many a boy with adoration in his eyes, there stood poised and attractive Estelle! “Ostel,” one of those people who look well in either rags or sables, has had many envious glances cast her way as she trips merrily along. Despite this sophis¬ tication, “Ostel” is always ready with a good joke. JOHN GRAHAM “Jack,” a tall, lean lad, pos¬ sessed wits which he constantly used. Few were the times that others outpointed him in this field, excluding, of course, the well-re¬ membered dispute of “who’s-afraid- of-who” in 227 one autumn day! In the immediate past “Jack” spent odd moments fathoming phar¬ macy, and upon leaving our be¬ loved institution, he plans to turn southward toward the Connecticut College of Pharmacy. HAROLD GRANT If you see a mass of waving hands and red hair and then hear a lot of noise, ten to one “Pinky” is there! “Pinky,” the type of boy who always had something to say, would burst forth in the face of any opposition. Good-natured and generous, he exemplifies a bubbling personality. We wish him well as he seeks “more learning” at the U. of Conn. SYLVIA GREENBAUM “Greeny,” an illustrious member of our class, was certainly a “go- getter.” She won more titles for her well-known tennis playing than we knew existed. Athletics, music, “The Lookout”—“Greeny” had enough interests to keep her busy and they did. Whatever college gets “Greeny” will certainly get a prize! We expect to hear of her in the future. r 581 HELEN HABERMANN ADRIAN GREENBERG If there was ever a “livelier- wire” at Weaver than “Greenie,” we would like to meet him. Jitter¬ bug number one is his renown due to those frolicking feet, which liter¬ ally go to town at most of the school dances. He takes his modern music seriously, however, and plans to become an orchestra leader some day. MAX GREENBERG Was it mischief that caused the twinkle in “Chick’s” eye—or was he thinking of the time when he would mix a number of things to¬ gether and revolutionize the drug industry? He liked anything per¬ taining to pharmacy, and although he’s not a swingster, he’d be con¬ verted if a popular song were writ¬ ten about druggists! JACK GROBARD It seems that “Jake” almost be¬ came a soldier! But the strains of Brahms, Beethoven, and Goodman lay too close to his heart, and for the future he forsook the battle¬ field for the bandtand. Seriously though, “Jake” ranks as one of the best trumpeters we ever heard! Certainly his long practice sessions will be remembered by neighbors! NORMAN GROSS “Norm’s” presence in a group is insurance against any prolonged silences. This good natured indi¬ vidual has kept the faculty busy pointing out flaws in the arguments which he so much enjoys. He doesn’t intend to become a lawyer as one might suspect, but plans to take a pre-medical course at Uni¬ versity of Connecticut. MARY GROSSI Although Mary came to us from Plainville High rather late to par¬ ticipate in many school activities, she made many friends at Weaver. Her scholastic attainments in the commercial curriculum should en¬ able her to mount the pinnacle of success. Good luck, Mary. Honor Society. Helen is as clever as she is pretty, and as popular as any young lass would want to be. A real athlete, she goes in for golfing, skating, and horseback riding in a big way. For the next few years you’ll find her at Marietta College in Ohio. What is the appeal of the Middle West! Weaver has sent many there. LEO HASENFRATZ When “Lem” strode down the corridors, students made way for him. Why? He was incapable of going through small spaces! All the jollity and good humor attributed to stout people are possessed by Leo, who is able to realize the humor of a joke of which he is the object. “Lem” intends studying at the Connecticut College of Pharmacy. VIRGINIA HAYES While she was very young, the wanderlust bit “little Ginny.” She’d rather travel on a tramp steamer than on a luxury liner “because you can see the people” then. When she’s not planning cruises, she’s either bicycling or reading plays in which she may someday star. “Ginny” lost her “Boston ac¬ cent” not long after she came here, which in itself is a remarkable thing. DANA HEALY “Johnny’s” artistic talents have brought forth the admiration of nu¬ merous friends and classmates. Al¬ though he seems to be a quiet lad, “Johnny” is in reality a regular fellow with countless friends. He intends to further his hobby of sketching by taking advance courses in commercial art. ALFRED HEDLY If in the hereafter the novelty of a “singing” pilot becomes a real¬ ity, one can without further exam¬ ination of the source of information surmise that this unusual person is our own “Red”! His voice as heard in the Glee Club could not be judged as other than an asset to the organization. If he can match this with aeronautical ability, he will travel far and wide on the sky¬ ways. [ 59 ] MAX HEWITT BARBARA HENDERSON “Bab’s” amiable disposition, to¬ gether with her witticism, has achieved for her many friends at Weaver. She has many pleasant hobbies among which are dancing, skating, and dramatics. “Bab’s” plans for the future include study¬ ing at Wilberforce University. We hope you achieve success in what¬ ever field you choose, c Babs. LUCILLE HERMAN “Ceil” was a quiet miss, whose reticence was appreciated by stu¬ dents as well as teachers. At least twice weekly “Ceil” frequented the Lenox to review the latest produc¬ tion of the cinema—that new serial isn’t bad—eh, “Ceil” ; She intends to enter the nursing profession af¬ ter she bids adieu to Weaver. SELMA HERMAN “Penny” is a jolly, fun-loving girl, good-natured and affable. A general good sport, she is usually bubbling over with vitality and eager to join in the fun. Fond of drawing, she dreams of a future as a commercial artist. “Penny,” here’s to your success! LESTER HERSHKOVITZ Lester, who dislikes being called “Chink,” although everyone per¬ sists in calling him by that name, admits his avocation to be sleeping. Study halls were made for his naps, and he seldom failed to slumber peacefully through the period. His second hobby is “heckling,” and once Lester has something on you, then all is finished. He has become well-liked by many as a good friend and an amusing companion. HARRY HERZFELD During the football season, he could be seen throwing long passes down the field, for as manager of the team he had the run of the field during the halves. “Hershy,” a science fan with especial interest in chemistry, may have concocted some mysterious elixer during his “lab” sessions, for such an attempt is not beyond him! Small in quantity, but great in quality was Weaver’s gain when Max transferred to this school from Ausable Forks High School in New York. A broad grin, witty remarks, and humorous capers, which keep Max’s companions in a jovial mood, make up for his small stature. SHIRLEY HICKMAN “Hickey” certainly gives every¬ one a treat when she goes to town. Besides her dancing ability, she can keep up with anyone athletically. She hopes to go into the most hon¬ orable profession of teaching, but somehow it’s hard to imagine “Hickey” bubbling with good fun, keeping a class in order, and play¬ ing the part of the stern teacher. DOROTHY HILLS Light-hearted and gay, “Dottie” tripped through Weaver’s halls with prancing step. Dancing and art, in themselves closely united, comprised the greater part of “Dottie’s” activities. Surprisingly, while retaining her frivolity, “Dottie” managed to gain admit¬ tance to the Honor Society. Follow¬ ing graduation she desires to be¬ come a secretary although art holds an exceedingly warm spot in her heart. Honor Society. HELEN HIMMELBLAU “Secret Operator XYZ” delights in gruesome murder tales, excels in poetry on every phase of war and other lugubrious subjects, burns a mean dish of bacon, and plans to drive an ambulance in France or write a mystery reeking with or without corpses—anything to rest the nerves. The operator is a kind¬ ly humorist who reads a lot, thinks a lot, eats a lot, listens a lot, and draws her own conclusions. A good comrade and a staunch lass— Young Himmelblau! MATTHEW HOGAN “Matt,” the ideal sportsman, holds many a feminine heart on his string. His grin and eyes have pulled many a sigh from the depths of our fair lassies. This handsome redhead has helped put our illustri¬ ous football and basketball teams where they are now. Proudly, we can say we know him when some¬ day “Matt” makes the winning touchdown for his college. [ 60 ] BLOSSOM HORWITZ Blossom can boast of the most beautiful profile these eyes have seen in many a day, but she doesn’t! She desires to become a dress designer and has made plans to further that ambition. “Blossy’s” distinctive coiffure set her apart from others, and her smart clothes made her prominent—not to men¬ tion her well-modulated speaking voice. ANNA HOYE “Nan,” a tall, stately miss, pos¬ sesses a figure of which any femme would rightfully be proud. Her graceful gait has been the envy of her more awkward classmates. “Nan’s” plans for the future are in¬ definite, but we sincerely hope that she will soon discover to which walk of life she should contribute her talents. IRVING HYMAN When “Its” leaves Weaver, he is going to, quote, “Settle down and be a business man,” unquote. Irving holds the record for noisiness! His leather heels herald his approach wherever he goes. If a friend hap¬ pens to pass him without saying, “Hi,” “Its” is mortally offended and is sure that that person is get¬ ting “stuck up.” He has a noiseless laugh which makes up for a lot of things. Good hunting, “Its.” PHYLLIS HYMAN This young lady is planning to “nurse the nation back to health.” She is quite enthusiastic on this point and other things seem unim¬ portant. Reading and swimming rise above all the other activities in her spare time. “Phyll” is all set to tackle this sick world and, when she does, it will be better for all of us. Wait and see! ELEANOR ISRAEL Eleanor, well-known both for her wide range of activities and her scholastic ability, remains, however, as soft-spoken, courteous and re¬ served as ever. Unobtrusiveness can sometimes be a fault, but Eleanor makes it an admirable quality. Her brilliance never makes others feel inferior. On the contrary, it chal¬ lenges them to greater efforts, and she goes on her quiet dignified way. Honor Society; Quill and Scroll. RAYMOND JACOBS “Ray,” always willing to follow another’s suggestions, stands out as a ready cooperator in every form of mischief! His innocent expres¬ sion could be very misleading to teachers and often saved him from demerits and study-hall slips. Ray¬ mond’s homework, sadly neglected while he was outside enjoying a game of baseball, never seemed to get done! ROSE JAFFEE This little miss aspires to be a private secretary. Rose’s jolly smile greeted many a passerby in Weav¬ er’s sunny halls. She belongs to the group who enjoy dancing to the smooth sophisticated rhythms of Tommy Dorsey rather than to the drum beating tunes of Gene Krupa. Whatever Rose does, her sweet and lovely ways will help her to success. MARJORIE JARMAN Marjorie, with her blond hair never quite in place, a cute re¬ trousse nose and an engaging way about her, considers volleyball a great sport, as she has reason to having made the girls’ team and having shown plenty of gameness and dexterity. “Margie” attended all athletic contests, and she always “rooted” loyally for Weaver. FRANCES JOHNSEN “Franie,” with the infectious giggle, made a hobby of keeping busy. She dashed madly thru the halls on her way to classes, when she wasn’t occupied talking. She aspires to teach a group of chil¬ dren, kindergarten age. “Franie” definitely was made for this job, as she has endless patience and good- humor. ROSE JOHNSON Rose is interested in interior de¬ corating as her future vocation. Singing, dancing, reading, and scrapbooks also take up her spare time. She has many friends and seems to enjo y herself all the time. We hope she continues to enjoy herself in the days that lie ahead. [ 61 ] m -f. !F RUTH JOHNSON A tall and stately miss, Ruth in¬ tends to enter the nursing profes¬ sion after she bids adieu to Weaver. Her plans for the future include training at the Middlesex Hospital. Ruth’s leisure hours are spent in reading, especially biographies of famous people. MARY JOHNSTON Continually adding to her al¬ ready large number of friends, “Johnnie’ possesses a charming per¬ sonality, a delightful manner, and a friendliness that influence class¬ mates of both sexes. Heading for a business career, she finds that she enjoys rifle practice, boating, and dancing more than any of her other hobbies. SARAH JONES “Lou’s” vocal talent and her ex¬ ceptional ability in playing piano were observed at almost every school social. Her charming smile and “cute” laugh displayed her jovial nature. Her special interest in music will undoubtedly pave a way to her success in that field. THOMAS JONES “Tony” delighted in his mode of apparel. His usual costume at Weaver included a pair of “jeans” which allowed for ample display of his gay-colored socks. His cravat, although generally conforming as to a bow shape, frequently carried shades of color dazzling to the eye. “Tony” also employed great free¬ dom in using his voice, especially in the choir. ARLINE KAGAN Arline, one of those serious girls, indulges in studying and quiet pas¬ times. But she has proved a steady and enthusiastic worker in class affairs. Her favorite hobbies and in¬ terests include reading, music, his¬ tory, and art. Arline rates high in the class and plans to attend Conn. State Teachers’ College. Honor Society. JOSEPH KAGAN We know “Joe” as a genial and pleasing fellow with an ambitious and diligent personality. He likes hard work and spends most of his time studying and working. Besides obtaining a mind full of knowl¬ edge, “Joe” participates in various club activities, class affairs, and sports. As the next step on his pro¬ gram, “Joe” plans to attend Uni¬ versity of Conn. Honor Society. JACK KAPLAN “Red’s” so quiet and industrious a fellow that he would not attract much attention from his classmates if it weren’t for his red hair and splendid physique. An extensive hobby of weight-lifting easily ex¬ plains his physical development. “Red” expresses the desire of be¬ coming a chiropodist. ROBERT KAPLAN “Bob’s” flaming red hair makes him stand out in any crowd. May¬ be it will come in handy later for “Red’s” career as a salesman. His main interests now are sports, espe¬ cially baseball and football. Often he could be seen at Keney Park playing hard in various games. CLARA KARP Full of fun and popular with both sexes, Claire has proved her¬ self an all-around girl. After gradu¬ ation she plans to attend the Conn. Institute of Hairdressers. In be¬ tween hair settings she’ll keep up her interest in dancing and sew¬ ing. We know she’ll go places be¬ cause she’s able to make friends with everyone. MONICA KASPAR “Minnie’s” sweet smile and un¬ assuming manner have made her outstanding among her classmates. She aspires toward a career either of dressmaking or office work, and we all hope she will find happiness in whatever field she finally chooses. I 62 | SOPHIE KATZ m -?. Everyone likes “Soph and “Soph” likes everyone! Full of fun and always ready for a good joke, as she herself says, it takes no effort at all to like her. She intends to be a stenographer, and if her job gives her enough time and money to go to the movies and a few dances, she’ll be satisfied. LORRAINE KATZEL Very often Lorraine’s laughter rang through the halls at Weaver. She’s the kind that turns any gath¬ ering into a jolly good time. Lor¬ raine is going to study beauty cul¬ ture. Since she doesn’t need to prac¬ tice it on herself, we’re sure many young ladies will benefit from her efforts. JOHN KAVANEK Although “Jack” is one of the quietest fellows in the class, a per¬ son could discover no better friend. A good-natured, well-liked fellow with a sense of humor, “Jack” has a keen interest in mathematics and takes pleasure in solving trick prob¬ lems in that science. RAYMOND KAWCZAK “Ray,” the Mickey Rooney of the Class of ’40, spends his leisure time in photography or horseback¬ riding. His plans for the future in¬ clude attending the Hartford Trade School. Confidentially, classmates, “Ray’s” secret ambition is to be President of the U. S.! DOROTHY KAY “Kay’s” enthusiasm in sports dominated all her other interests, even homework! Her athletic abil¬ ity was displayed in various fields of sport, and she succeeded well in all of them. Added note to boys: “Kay” is going to be a nurse, but don’t all get sick at once! CHARLES KEEFE Keefe will always be associated in our minds with his ever faithful car (?) for everywhere that “Charley” went his car was sure to go—he hoped. Well-liked by his acquaintances, Keefe was of the “strong, silent type” and spoke only on those subjects about which he was informed, a habit which will, undoubtedly, prove an asset. EDWARD KEHOE A quiet, modest, and friendly person, well-liked by his fellow- students, “Ed” gained distinction as a runner and was a valuable asset to the track and cross-country squads. But “Ed’s” main ambition lies in the field of art which he hopes to follow up in art school. JEAN KENNEDY We know “Jeannie” to be the kind of person who can always find a good word for whomever she knows. Jean plays the piano, and knows well any piece which is pop¬ ular at the time. Jean claims that music is her hobby, and that she also has a weakness for movies. Her plans for the future are cen¬ tered around higher learning. OZIE KENNEDY Never has a more serious or quieter girl than Ozie passed down the Weaver corridors. Though se¬ rious, Ozie’s expression is always one of friendliness. She finds much pleasure in playing the piano, and we have heard that she does it well. Making scrapbooks, ice-skat¬ ing, and bike riding fill in her spare hours. BARBARA KIMENKER “Bobbie” has a most interesting hobby! She collects pictures of fel¬ low students as babies! We hear tell she has material welcomed by any blackmailer! “Bobby” dances “out of this world” and also does a bit of acting. Soon she will face the cruel world looking for work. The world cannot long remain cruel, for “Bobbie” has much to offer. r 63 ] RITA KRONICK h: r !E MARJORIE KING “Mickey,” we all agree, can be¬ come at times quite talkative, but as she usually knows what she’s talking about, no one blames her. Her favorite sports, swing and dancing, keep her occupied a great deal, when she’s not writing to a certain one in North Carolina. Marjorie’s genial good-nature and habitual grin have procured for her “loads” of new friends. AGNES KIRCHEIS Whenever the girls were playing baseball, and the bases were loaded, “Aggie” would either make the vital home run, or yell, “Kill the umpire!” While others stayed home and upset things in the kitchen, this demon of the diamond was “hitting them out into center field -—thereby improving her posture, concentration, and finger muscles— three factors necessary for the busi¬ ness woman. Honor Society. ROBERT KIRKWOOD “Bob,” the intellectual type that grows more rare in modern high schools, is interested in all things pertaining to aviation, and so has made model building and similar subjects his hobbies. With his men¬ tal ability he ought to become a success, for he certainly has com¬ piled a good scholastic record here. Honor Society. BEATRICE KOSTIN Beatrice’s bizzare and sundry in¬ terests are nothing short of amazing to one used to the quiet and simple things of life. “Spitball,” a dyna¬ mic, sport-loving, dashing girl, is somewhat of a humorist, a good deal of the artist, and plans to hunt lions in Africa! Lions, she wants to hunt, ye frail, quivering damsels! JOSEPH KOVALSKY An above-average student with a keen mind for remembering histori¬ cal events and dates, “Joe” pos¬ sesses an optimistic outlook on life, keeping himself and his many friends continually in high spirits. In addition to being an ardent fan of all branches of the sport world, “Joe” is quite a versatile athlete himself. Rita’s snappy retorts have caused many a bewildering person to won¬ der what struck her. Her eyes con¬ tain a special sort of twinkle, and one must watch it to see whether she is in earnest or not. Rita owns a special chuckle, which distin¬ guishes her and sets her apart from others. Between that twinkle and that chuckle, Rita’s quite a “gal.” ROSLYN KRUH We hear nice things galore about “Rusty.” One finds here a young lady who is just full of fun and per¬ sonality, ever willing to do her share. “Rusty,” whose lustrous “crown of glory” explains the nick¬ name, displays ample talent at the piano, adores music of all kinds, and consequently is forever in demand. ELIZABETH LAMBERT Good-natured and friendly is Elizabeth whose outstanding inter¬ est is most certainly music. No swing, please! An able pianist and tympanist, she has acquired a solid foundation on which to build her career. If all goes as planned, she will be teaching music after attend¬ ing the New England Conservatory. BEATRICE LAND Beatrice, affectionately known as “Bea,” can certainly flash her deep enviable dimples! “Bea” definitely has a likeable way about her. She also possesses a very even temper, which seldom rises. This young lady would like either to get an office job or travel. Of course, we need not tell you which is first choice! DANIEL LANDERFIN In the spring of the year this man’s fancy turns toward baseball. “Danny’s” first love au printemps being our national sport, almost any search would reveal him on the diamond pitching the pellet with astonishing rapidity. How the game will figure in his future “Danny” does not reveal, but college with a chance to further demonstrate his hurling ability would doubtless in¬ terest him. f 66 ] MIRIAM LANTZ SYLVIA LEFKOWITZ m -f. !F Miriam, an ardent ' tennis fan, frequented the tennis courts from the hottest day in summer to the breeziest in September. She reads extensively, and may always be heard talking about the best seller. After attending college, Miriam will decide on her “life work,’ but whatever it be, we’ll all bet on Miriam. HELEN LAWSON “Law’s” placid, benign spirit has made her the essence of non¬ chalance. Although “Law’s” inter¬ ests were other than those of school life, she made it a point to attend all the basketball games here. Helen hopes to attend a business school after she graduates from Weaver. NORMAN LEAR This is Lear—the inimitable Lear—clearing house for ancient, medieval, or risque jokes, past- master of the art of reflex-provok¬ ing (sneezing, etc.) and if anyone asks him who Winchell is—he’s New York’s Lear. An ultra-sophis¬ ticate, the “King” tells a good story, showers before breakfast, writes poetry, likes debating, act¬ ing, orating, and is a famous wit (infamous if you must!) We can’t seem to do the old boy justice. MAY LEBOVITZ “Mickey,” a jovial lass, hopes to do clerical work after leaving school. Besides attending all Weav¬ er functions, “Mickey” devoted much leisure time to reading, roller-skating, and bowling. We all hope she will find, or better still, make a place for herself in the bus¬ iness world! JACOB LEBOWITZ “Jack” has been an active Boy Scout outside of school, and within Weaver, a member of various clubs. Either he appears very serious or his face is beaming a jolly smile, as is typical of such a big and stout fellow. Although “Syl” did not arrive at Weaver until late in her junior year, she did not hesitate to make friends. In spite of her quiet man¬ ner, “Syl” found special interest in reading exciting books. Although her future plans are indefinite, we sincerely believe “Syl” will succeed in any field. FRANCES LEVINE “Franny,” a real jitterbug fan, spends a lot of time in between dances listening to popular music. After graduation, she expects to work in an office and have a good time as well. Since “Franny” has a good time anywhere, she doesn’t have to worry about that! We hope she gets what she wants. ADELINE LEVY “Addy,” full of fun and bubbling over with good spirits, could cer¬ tainly liven up a dull crowd. A “swing” fan she owns a wonderful collection of records and can’t resist the temptation to run them off for visitors. Her infectious laughter and droll whispers caused many a class to go off into roars of merriment and completely forget the subject. Honor Society. MAX LEVY Being a friendly and pleasant person, Max has become well-liked by his fellow students. To most of us he appears a carefree person, but Max can really be serious and even studious. He spends his spare time in working or with his hobby —metal craft. At this writing Max hadn’t any special plans for the future. NORMAN LEVY “Norm’s” ability to make people laugh has long been known about school. This pleasant talent, how¬ ever, does not interfere with his de¬ termination to make good scholas¬ tically. There seems to be nothing one can say uncomplimentary about thi3 swell fellow! “Norm” stands by his friends, staunch and true in thick and thin, a truly laudatory habit. I 67 | SELMA LEVY !F Selma’s beautiful and plentiful wardrobe has us all wondering when it’s going to end. Her black head held high and a nice posture set off by her clothes, and between them Selma should be a lucky girl. Such worries as a lack of dates and puzzling moments as to how to spend an evening never bothered Selma. ELIZABETH LEWIS “Bet” possesses unusual artistic abilities, and finds special pleasure in drawing landscapes. As a matter of fact, this is one of her hobbies, besides collecting postcards and miniatures. “Betty” has also ex¬ celled in sports during her Weaver days. She has a knack of getting along with others which is a de¬ sirable quality in any man’s lan¬ guage—or woman’s! SYLVIA LIEBOWITZ We list “Syl” without hesitation among the most talented pianists of this class. She desires to study or¬ chestration and to follow in the footsteps of Irving Berlin. Those who have been fortunate enough to know her well have found de¬ light in her own compositions which will, without doubt, lead her on to the road of fame and fortune. ARTHUR LIFSET Although in classes he usually wore an expression indicative of one who is half asleep, “Art” was really quite jovial, being an appre- ciator of good humor. He engaged in athletics at Weaver and hopes to attend college, although he is un¬ certain as to which one. RALPH LOMBARDI Ralph, with his easy non¬ chalance, seldom looked for trouble —such as homework—although he sometimes found it during his stay at Weaver where his enthusiasm for sports led him to join the track and swimming squads. In the fu¬ ture Ralph hopes to develop his interest in machines into the skill that an expert machinist must have. MARY LONERGAN Gaiety, zip, sparkle, zest and fun—that’s Mary! Extremely popu¬ lar, and one of Weaver’s best dress¬ ers, she loves dancing and is very active in social life. She literally oozes vitality and health, and look¬ ing at her, one sighs at her own sluggishness! DOROTHY LOPEZ “Dot,” with her swell personal¬ ity, has been kept quite busy with her activities around school. Many a student has turned to stare at this lovely lady who carries herself so well. “Dot’s” ability and willingness are two of the many factors that have made her so popular. We all wish her good luck! Honor Society. DAVID LUBRITSKY This tall fellow owns one of the shyest grins in the class. “Dave’s” quiet, easy ways have attracted many a feminine heart, to which he remained painfully indifferent. Often he could be seen strolling casually down the corridors with¬ out a care in the world. Here’s to “Dave’s” ambition to become an accountant, at which we hope he will succeed. MIRIAM LUCHNICK Miriam possesses such a quiet voice, so low and whispery, that one has to strain his ears to hear it. If it were a little louder, she could make it into a valuable asset, for it has a beautiful tone quality. Miriam, with never a lock of her golden hair misplaced, has pur¬ sued her quiescent way through school, and all her friends agree that “Mime” knows the golden rule and practices it. HILDA LUND Active in extra-curricular activi¬ ties, Hilda has a host of friends who all think well of her. She wants to go to the University of Vermont, and we don’t blame her, seeing that it’s coed! But seriously, Hilda is cut out for big things— we know from her record here at Weaver. [ 68 ] WILLIAM MAHER MIRIAM LURIE “Mims,” well known because of those beautiful rosy cheeks, stands near the top when it comes to scholastic standing. Her sportsman¬ ship, good nature, and love of fun have made her the friend of many. Persistent as she is, success could never overlook this perfect secre¬ tary. Here’s to a girl who is sure to win. Honor Society. ANNE LYNCH The charming personality and the good-natured disposition of “Anne” place her among the most popular girls of the class. Her abil¬ ity to assume responsibility and her qualities of leadership should prove valuable assets in her intend¬ ed career of nursing. An enthusias¬ tic sports fan, Ann enjoys experi¬ menting with special cake and fudge recipes! Honor Society; D. A. R. Repre¬ sentative. EUGENE MACALUSO “Mac’s” characteristic walk, his pleasant giggle, and his marvelous sense of humor made him an out¬ standing figure among his class¬ mates. His witty remarks accounted for many laughs, and his marvelous talents in dancing made him a prominent figure on the dance floor. His talents in art were quite evident by his wonderful posters and other decorative efforts. LOLA MACK “Ginger’s” tall, dark figure was quite a popular sight in the corri¬ dors. Her special delight in football coincided with her special delight in caring for boys who are six feet tall in their stocking feet! In spite of constant “razzing” on this sub¬ ject, “Ginger” displayed her won¬ derful sportsmanship, a quality which increased her popularity and one which always will. PHYLLIS MacLACHLAN “Phylly” has acquired the art of complete composure. Nothing really bothers her, and we all love that easy carefree attitude of hers. Slim and sweet, and an all-sports fan, she looks forward to life as a career woman. She hasn’t decided just what career, but tomorrow will take care of itself while Phyllis glides pleasantly through today. “Bill” came to us only this year from St. Thomas’s Seminary, but no grass grew under his feet when it came to making friends. He is a man’s man without doubt, yet many are the approving glances ' cast his way by the girls. “Bill” takes interest in all sports, and is exceedingly active in such endeav¬ ors. He, too, will respond to the call of college next year. TINA MAIMONE “California, here I come,” will be “Virgi’s” theme song, after she bids Weaver farewell. There must be something else, besides a job out there, waiting for you—eh, “Virgi” ? In the future, we shall probably read a best seller by our former classmate, as writing claims her spare moments. FERDINAND MALONE A regular on the city champion football team twice, “Slug” had his tackle berth sewed up so tight that nobody else had a chance to take it away from him. Yes, he can take it, and since he intends to go to college, we are sure his name will not fall into obscurity in grid¬ iron annals. WILLIAM MALONEY A happy-go-lucky air, yet with a certain bashfulness, an infectious grin, and there we have “Monk.” Co-captain of the football team and a participator in all other sports, “Bill” definitely stood out as a “letter” man. He admits his dislike of homework, but he did it,—once in awhile! He is a “swell” fellow to all his friends and a popular lad with the girls. ROSE MANCUSO Rose’s naturally curly hair and her sparkling brown eyes greatly contributed to her popularity among classmates. But her own naturalness and animation should also be listed as chief factors for her being liked so universally. With quips on her lips, through school she trips, figuratively speaking, but fundamentally true about “Moe.” [ 69 ] I ' -f. !F ROSLYN MANDELL Pep and enthusiasm personified, “Ray,” always doing or saying something, in fact anything that was fun, laughed and romped through her carefree school days in her happy-go-lucky way. No school activity had to worry about “Ray’s” presence; she was always there using her pep and congenial¬ ity in making everyone have a good time and having one herself. “Ray’s” wealth of good humor made her everyone’s friend and a “swell ’ kid. Honor Society. ANNETTE MANHEIM Beneath her angelic nature, “Mitz” concealed a spontaneous sense of humor and a pleasant dis¬ position, which made her popular¬ ity at Weaver undeniable. “Mitz’s” pet diversion, at the moment, is dancing. We all hope she will at¬ tain her ambition of being a dietitian. SYLVIA MANSON Beneath “Syl’s” calm exterior lies a smouldering volcano of energy which she unleashes outside of school in the pursuit of diverse interests. An excellent and enthu¬ siastic dancer, she also follows up the popular bands. Her intimates tell us that the lithe, vivacious Sylvia is quite a wit over the luncheon table, and from what we’ve seen of her contagious sparkle, we’re inclined to agree with them. CECELIA MANZO A smile on her face, a good word for everyone, and “Cissie” wins your heart. She likely will win the heart of her future boss too, what with her expertness in typing and shorthand. Aside from taking down popular songs in shorthand, she likes to dance, draw, and at¬ tend football games. With “Cissie” rooting for a team, it’s sure to win —“Cissie” doesn’t yell for nothing —either at games or elsewhere! HAROLD MARGOLIN Harold, active in almost every school activity, held a high place in all of his classes. His unerring answers and high marks placed him in the honor group. His plea¬ sant personality won him countless friends. With a special hello for each acquaintance, Harold filled the position of senior with both dignity and honor. Honor Society; Salutatorian. RAYMOND MARKOWITZ Popular, ambitious, and active, “Ray” is well-liked by everybody. His favorite pastimes and interests include work, cards, dancing, and girls! Although one of our less se¬ rious scholars, “Ray” comes through with some good marks and expects to attend Bently School of Accounting and Finance. Work after school kept him from indulg¬ ing in Weaver activities. WILLIAM MARSHALL “Wild Bill” was liked by both his classmates and the faculty because of his clever wit. His humorous quips often lessened the monotony of classroom recitation. His ability “to swing” extended beyond that of “jiving”—he can also swing a baseball bat. “Bill” aims toward se¬ curing a position as a letter carrier for the U. S. government. ESTHER MARTINO A petite young miss with an at¬ tractive personality and charming smile, Esther’s innumerable friends easily verify the fact that she is one of the most popular girls in the class. The business world will read¬ ily welcome the entrance of this accomplished dancer and music lover into its folds. STANLEY MASON “Stan,” whose unpredictable voice made him the life and soul of any party, brightened up his classes by being one of the few who could laugh in the face of tests—even if he hadn’t prepared for them. If you didn’t know what the latest thing in aeroplanes was—he could easily tell you, for his knowledge of them was terrific. ALBERT MAULE Now you see him, now you don’t. That seems to be a perfect descrip¬ tion of “Al.” One never finds a per¬ son so busy as he in one place for any length of time. Besides many extra activities in school, “Al” worked, and found time to take part in sport activities and to be “a good Scout.” He has plans to “carry on” with education. Honor Society. r 70 ] FLORENCE MEISTER ‘-f. !P MURIEL McAULIFFE Muriel’s delightful companion¬ ship, good-naturedness, and cheer¬ ful smile caused her to be popular among her classmates. She plans to further her artistic talents by at¬ tending an art institute to take a designing course. Dancing, sewing, and winter sports are tops in Muriel’s special interests. ann McCarthy Ann was one of those rare indi¬ viduals whose quietness made her even more popular. Her host of friends was attracted by her quiet dignity and winning ways. Ann en¬ joyed dancing and had many op¬ portunities to do so. Sports also appealed to her, and she could often be seen drinking in the plea¬ sures of the great outdoors. Here’s wishing luck to one of the most likeable girls we know. MARGARET McCARTHY “Peg,” no relation to Charles of radio fame, out of the goodness of her heart, will become a nurse to aid suffering humanity. Her “pa¬ tients” now are cats and dogs, but even Florence Nightingale had a small beginning! While other girls are making general nuisances of themselves on ball fields, “Mag” contents herself with stamp collect¬ ing—which is as it should be! JEAN McKENZIE Versatility, a magnetic personal¬ ity, plus a charming lack of sophis¬ tication, have enabled “Mac” to attain a popularity of the nth de¬ gree among her classmates. Her forceful determination and amiable disposition should make “Mac” a very capable “doctor of the watch.” Dancing and participation in sports claim her few leisure moments. Honor Society. DONALD McQUEENEY A quiet, good-natured fellow, well liked by all his classmates, “Mac” participates in all types of athletics, besides being a modest music lover and an accomplished musician. He intends to continue his studies and take a drafting and engineering course. “Flo” has become a traitor to our cause; she proudly flaunts an H. P. H. S. ring! Nevertheless, many a time we have seen her cheering her head off for her Alma Mater. She definitely prefers con¬ servative dancing to jitterbugging, although she does admit, hesitantly, that it’s fun to watch. “Flo” would make the ideal secretary—trim, neat, and to the point. ANTHONY MELLUZZO A potential Rembrandt stands before you; but are you awed? No. For “Buddy,” who possesses a flair for drawing and considerable ability, was simply one of our fel¬ low students during “the grind.” Always friendly, and bubbling over with ready wit, he and his quips will be missed by those who chummed with him in and out of school. CLAIRE MESSIER When we see a blonde head of hair, coupled with radiant features, brown eyes, and a winning smile, we can be sure it’s our little “Frenchy.” Claire wants to attend a Pharmacy School and, by all in¬ dications, she’ll make a good drug¬ gist. DOROTHY MICHAELS Although “Dot” was shy and quiet in school, she possessed quali¬ ties which won her many friends. Her pleasant smile and dark hair and eyes were her most pleasant characteristics. Considering these qualities, we predict success for her in the commercial field. MIRIAM MILLER The “vim and vigor” that “Mickey” possessed more than com¬ pensated for her diminutive stature. “Mickey” diverted her excess energy to the ancient art of danc¬ ing, and we all accept the fact that her achievement at the art rivaled the best displayed in our class. Her light-heartedness which has bright¬ ened many gatherings should aid her on the sometimes rocky road of life. f 71 PAULINE MILLER !F !F Pauline, one of our future steno¬ graphers—and she ' ll be a good one! Her ability in dealing with people, plus her ability in her work, surely will get her places. Right now, she spends her spare time col¬ lecting pictures of her friends, which we think will be a life-long job because she has so many. Just what will she do with her collection remains a secret! MYRON MILLROD The blond and dreamy-eyed Myron, to all outward appearances, looks like a poet, but revelation of revelations! He has a heart of base¬ ball and is extraordinarily fond of sports and their exponents. “Myer,” amiable and good-natured, is study¬ ing for bookkeeping, but we still maintain he should have been a poet! STANLEY MITZ Something you wish to know about boxing? Ask “Stan,” who studies the sport at Hartford’s ring- sides. This sports follower, while a member of Weaver’s football squad, found that he much preferred fac¬ ing an oposing line of tacklers to the line of studies! He “hit” each one, however, with a determination to win. EVELYN MOLANS Little “Evie” flits around like a busy bumblebee looking for honey, except that the bee knows what it’s looking for, but we doubt if “Evie” does—she goes by so fast! Clever, cute, and competent, she’s sure to succeed. “Evie’s” going to work after she graduates, and we hope she’ll be just as busy working as she is now, having fun. CHARLOTTE MOLINE Capability and responsibility! Could anyone want better quali¬ ties? “Char” has them and many more as virtuous which should go a long way in making her the espe¬ cially good secretary she longs to be. However, beneath this perfect secretary appearance lies a great interest in dress designing and art. Possessing such admirable qualities, “Char” should go far in the strug¬ gle called “life.” MARY MONAHAN Mary is a calm, even-tempered, and altogether comfortable girl to be with! A picture collector and a reader, the intelligent and level- minded Mary hopes to work and then set forth upon her travels to various and sundry places. Send us a postcard! MARION MONTANA Marion passed through Weaver so quietly (due to an outside in¬ terest?) that many missed making the acquaintance of this affable, friendly young lady and missed a chance to claim her as a dancing partner. Marion has mastered the art of Terpsichore, and though the two interests do not seem to coin¬ cide, she fared equally well as a knitter. Business men take note— Marion wishes to enter the secre¬ tarial world. FRANCES MONTANO “Fran,” a member of the bru¬ nette coterie, possesses soft, shiny, black hair, one strand of which was never amiss. Her coiffure was the envy of many Weaver femmes because its neatness was unaffected by inclement weather. “Fran,” who by the way, is a sincere football fan, formed many everlasting friendships at Weaver. FRANCIS MORAN A very fleet happy-go-lucky fel¬ low, “Speed” used to burn up the cross-country paths, and he even beat records! At times the peda¬ gogues were perplexed by his per¬ verseness, but he managed to stay in school and eligible for that sport and for track. He also proved that the statement about no fun in school isn’t always true! EDWARD MORIARTY “Ed” carried an excess of avoir¬ dupois! Therefore, according to “Will” Shakespeare, he should be numbered among the care-free and convivial. Certainly “Ed” had a sense of humor, but he possessed an appreciative sense too, which quality made him an especially good listener. (An unusual quality among seniors!) His plans for the future include college. [ 72 ] m -f. !F MALCOLM MOSESSON The versatile Mosesson of the English - Irish - and - what - have - you accents, abstract-explosive ad¬ jectives, Arliss-Rameses profile and I-say-boys-listen-to-this-ish wit is a modest chap who expects relatively little of the future, namely, the edi¬ torship of the New York Times and the directorship of the Mercury Theatre. Reader, writer, yeller, actor, cosmopolite. Times corre¬ spondent, humorist, Malcolm has very generously endowed half of Weaver with middle names. DENNIS MURRAY “Pat” collects old letters, and is intensely interested in that avoca¬ tion. This lad of letters intends to be a newspaper reporter, and we haven’t a doubt in the world con¬ cerning his success. Dennis has the qualities that promote achievement, and with his ambition, determina¬ tion, and perserverance, surely he can reach the goal he is aiming at. ELIZABETH MURRAY Elizabeth, usually known as “Beth,” hopes to be an art teacher. Looking at her work now, we think there is a great possibility of her attaining that ambition. “Beth” reads a lot which helps account for her intelligent conversation. Despite her reserved look, she cannot keep that twinkle out of her eyes! SEYMOUR NATHAN Seymour likes horses, horse-rac¬ ing, horse-race programs, race¬ announcing, and horses in general. To look at him you wouldn’t think it, but there it is. Vital, eccentric, a bit nervous, “Nate” is best re¬ membered for his amazing literary outbursts to the world in general and the English class in particular. “Who am I? What am I? Why am I here?” We don’t know, “Nate,” we don’t know! DAVID NEARING Tall, angular “Dave,” although not prominent in extra-curricular activities, won many friends with his amiable disposition. While he liked all sports, he favored football and track. We hope he keeps his cheerfulness as he goes out to battle the “bitter world.” NICHOLAS NEDWEDEN A plane soars in the blue above —the spectators gasp at the death- defying stunts—who is the man who risks life and limb, for the model might crash on his head! It’s daring Nicholas, the ambitious and artistic artisan of airplane ac¬ robatic actions. A couple glances will show that he can construct fine little planes. Look up and see ’em sometime! RUBY NEIDITZ Ruby, one of the best dressed girls in our class, rates a hand as far as fun-loving is concerned. Be¬ neath that surface of poise lies a vivacious spirit. Ruby is ever-ready to get silly, and once she starts, no end is sighted. She belongs to that group of people who go around tak¬ ing candid camera shots—our best friends! RIVIAN NELSON If, when you happen to see a rather ghastly outfit going by, you hear a muffled, “I wouldn’t wear that to a dog show,” Rivian’s mak¬ ing the remark! Unfailing taste, an amazing sense of humor, and enor¬ mous energy are but a few of “Riv’s” many qualities. If you can’t stand the truth, keep away from this girl, because frankness and merciless honesty make her stand out as an individualist. LAURA NEWTON A girl of extraordinary artistic talents who conscientiously goes about her work, “Ruh” plans to utilize her abilities to the best ad¬ vantage by entering the field of hairdressing. She finds great plea¬ sure in skating and all types of dancing, and maintains a beautiful scrap book as an added hobby. FRANCES NICOLETTA “Frannie’s” neatness in appear¬ ance and her wonderful hair styles distinguished her from other stu¬ dents. Her excellent taste in clothes always attracted and appealed to her friends. It also attracted the at¬ tention of many of the opposite sex! r 73 ] m - r . sp MARION NOLAN Marion doesn’t say much, but there’s plenty of activity going on in her blonde head. In winter you’ll find her skiing or ice-skating; in summer, bicycle riding. She hopes to go to college, and then we think she’ll get married! Or maybe she’ll become a career woman. Whichever it is, she’ll make good— take it from us. JEANETTE O’BRIEN “Jean” could always tell a joke about two Irishmen, but “bad cess to ye” if you said anything against them. This daughter of Eire never walked through the corridors alone. Was it because of her wit—or was she giving hints about the lesson to her companions? MERWIN ORENSTEIN In “Merky” we have another music lover who possesses talents which he used wholeheartedly for Weaver. He plays both sax and clarinet well, and cheerfully donat¬ ed his services to the organizations that could use him. If he goes to college, as he’d like to, the institu¬ tion he chooses will be lucky to get a fellow of his ability. WILLIAM PANE “Bill,’ a patrol leader in Troop 31, accepted “Be Prepared” as his motto, and whether he was con¬ tributing to a Boy Scout undertak¬ ing or playing football with “The Golden Bears,” he was always ready to give a stellar performance. We wish you every possible success in whatever field you choose, “Bill.” HAROLD PASKOWITZ An unnoticed lad, “Hash” seems to be one who minds his own affairs and gets in nobody’s way. Never¬ theless, he is only too willing to aid a classmate in need. In his man-of-leisure way, “Hash” finds pleasure in ping-pong, card playing, and baseball. LENA PASQUARETTA “Lee” we remember as a very quiet and very little person with a so serious expression at almost all times! When she did smile, it was a quiet, serious smile, but very nice. “Lee” plans to attend business school to further her knowledge in office work to which she will devote her time later on. MARY PASSARETTI Rhythm—that’s the electric cur¬ rent that moulds Mary into a bright-eyed, vivacious creature, fond of mingling, an ardent jitter¬ bug, and an all-around sports en¬ thusiast. She loves to play the piano, and hopes some day to take lessons and become expert at it! Who knows—a female Paderewski? Anyway keep going, Mary! MOLLY PASTER Things just always happen when “Red,” a magnet for excitement, is present, and we have discovered why. “Red” attracts people, and where there are people things na¬ turally happen. The important point is that her personality flames as does her hair. Molly feels, at the present, that life as a commercial artist would be ideal, and so run her plans for the future. ALAN PASTERNACK Alan, a quiet, good-natured fel¬ low of medium height, was at Weaver only in his last year of high school, having come from Rich¬ mond, Virginia. While he has no specific hobby, he is interested in sports of all kinds. Alan plans to attend college, but is not yet cer¬ tain as to which one. EDITH PASTERNACK Petite and chic, “Cookie” knows a lot of people, has a Weaver scrap¬ book, and possesses a cute giggle. A nice sweet “ginger cookie,” everybody likes “Cookie” because she is sweet and unaffected and likes practically everything and tells a good story along with the rest of “ ’em.” A list of descriptives like “Cookie” is sincere, calm, loyal, friendly, full of fun need not be given because everybody knows “Cookie.” [ 76 ] IRVING PATRONSKY GERALD PERLYSKY m -f. A stocky, robust individual with a ready “Patronsky smile” on his lips, “Pat” is held in high esteem by his friends. He plans to enter college and possibly specialize in ac¬ counting or in his chief hobby, pho¬ tography. Our class has lots of “picture takers”! KENNETH PAULOVICH “Ken’s” prominence in school ac¬ tivities, his excellence as a student, plus his friendly nature, have earned him the position of one of the most popular and most respect¬ ed fellows in the class. He aspires to enter the field of aeronautical engineering. The maintenance of the standard he has established at Weaver should certainly spell suc¬ cess for him. Honor Society; Valedictorian. ANNA PAWLICK “Winnie’s” personality and cheerful disposition won her many friends at Weaver. She hopes to study voice and secure a position as a radio singer in the days that lie ahead. We all wish you every possible success in your future en¬ deavors, “Winnie.” MILDRED PECK An enthusiastic supporter of Weaver’s football team, “Midge” is the answer to a cheerleader’s prayer, for she has a lusty cheer for each play of the “Green and White.” Her special interests in¬ clude two widely different activi¬ ties, knitting and dancing. In her more serious moments “Midge” turns toward the future and is in¬ tent upon securing a position in the world of business. RICHARD PENNING Having a stout physique, Rich¬ ard joined the track squad and em¬ ployed his physical endowments in throwing the javelin. Yet track events did not engage Richard’s undivided attention as he also dis¬ played an ardent interest in science. Physics remained his particular dish with chemistry sharing a minor interest. A quiet man but quite a man! During his years spent at Weaver, “Jerry” has acquired many friends and has actively participated in va¬ rious club activities and athletic groups. Very interested in drafting, “Jerry” intends to enroll at Pratt Institute in the near future. ROSLYN PESSIN “Libby” used much of her spare time enjoying both classical music and the Goodman variety. “Libby” often smashed the ball over the net, in other words, played tennis. “Tripping the light fantastic” at Weaver dances also intrigued her. At the University of Connecticut this musical miss plans to further her knowledge, specializing in the study of dietetics. Honor Society. FRANK PETRELLA “Tall oaks from little acorns grow”; so watch out for this little fellow, ye Weaverites, who chided him for his slight stature. By the way, wherever did you acquire the nickname, Frank?—“Oswald” is a bit unusual! “Oswald” was often seen escorting members of the fair¬ er sex to and from classes. MINNIE PETRO Minnie, though zealous in her studies, could never be called a grind. Calm in demeanor, with a slow revealing smile, she has be¬ come well-liked as a friendly class¬ mate and a sympathetic listener. Seriously considering dress design¬ ing as a career, Minnie’s own clothes show that taste and exqui¬ siteness which ought to carry her far in her chosen field. BEATRICE PORISS Green eyes, stringy hair, throaty laugh, original ideas! Add a vocab¬ ulary that astounds, dresses that swish, and modern ideas on litera¬ ture and life! There you have as much of Beatrice as we can put on paper—and that isn’t much com¬ pared with what we can’t! She plans to go to college and then see the world. We hope she isn’t dis¬ appointed with what she finds. [ 77 ] SARAH PORITZ ' -f. !P “Sare,” an honor-roll habituee, does not adhere to the misguided notion that all prize students grind and grind. Generous, orientally po¬ lite, gentle, subdued; these are only a few of the qualities that make Sarah a lady and in general a “swell kid.” On a summer’s day she can be seen flying through the park on her trusty bike. Sarah is quality goods! Honor Society. ALAN POSTMAN No one could say that Alan never rushed in with restoratives when the conversation fainted—his end was nearly always held perpen¬ dicular. He had a love for the heavy Russian songs that are sung by jolly peasants, and by singing these while walking, he showed that his feelings were with the little people. In Alan is a good heart. ALBERTINE POULIN “Al” cheers regularly at our foot¬ ball games, and the team is in¬ spired! She dances beautifully, and as you may suspect, is interested in hairdressing. “Al” plans to study the art of coiffures and possesses such talent as may make her name famous some day. Who knows but that some day “Albertine’s” may be one of our most popular hair¬ dressing establishments? WILLIAM POWERS “Bill’s” friendly manner and good disposition have made him well-liked by his fellow students and instructors. Besides taking care of his schoolwork, “Bill” helps out in the science laboratories and par¬ ticipates in many activities—both within and outside of schol. In the future “Bill” plans to attend Hill- yer Junior College. Honor Society. IRVING PRESS Irving divides his working hours quite evenly between his school work and his music, the latter be¬ ing an active hobby. This, however, does not mean that he wasn’t one of the most ardent lovers of fun in and out of the classroom! He par¬ ticipated most generously at vari¬ ous times, but often preferred to be in the audience. Next year he will continue preparations for work in Trade School. ELIZABETH PUSHE This little vivacious blonde has caught the eye of many of our eli- gibles. “Bette,” with her turned-up- nose and golden hair, came to us from Bulkeley only two years ago, and we’re sure Bulkeley got the worst of that bargain. “Bette” hopes to go into social work as soon as she graduates. OLIVE QUIGLEY Olive, a quiet girl, would much prefer to be seen and not heard, but nevertheless she still holds her own in the way of popularity and winning friends. Claiming a liking for swing, “jitterbugs,” and tennis, she has a noticeable pair of dim¬ ples in her cheeks when she smiles. MARY QUINN Popular “Quinny” was very love¬ ly to look at. We can also acclaim her a fine dancer. “Quinny’s” ac¬ tivities in sports demand attention. She plays tennis, and swims equally well. For the future, Mary has pre¬ pared herself for office work. Her radiant personality will aid her and stimulate all with whom she may come in contact. BERTRAM QUINTO In every class some newcomers don’t have time to become quite “In Step at Weaver,” but “Bert” has made many friends since his arrival from Springfield. With his marks in the upper brackets and an ability at tennis and basketball, Weaver gained, in addition to a student, a scholar, and a sport. Our only regret is that he didn’t come sooner. MARILYN RAFF This “Jitterbugess,” who has swung her way through school, seldom getting in “Dutch” with her teachers, always wears a bit of green and white to show her pa¬ triotism! Her friendly, but com¬ manding ways will inevitably put her in the manager’s office of what¬ ever firm she joins. [ 78 ] GEORGE RAMSDELL GEORGE REDFIELD H! George has not only a broad- shouldered, muscular figure and great skill in some sports, but also a good larynx. He is studying voice now and plans, after completing a post-graduate course, to attend the Yale School of Music. Besides ath¬ letics, he is interested in stamp collecting. MICHAEL RANDAZZO Don’t be surprised if you find “Sibby” singing in some opera many years hence, for his mar¬ velous vocal talents may someday lead him to success as an operatic star. His dancing ability evidenced itself at many school dances, and his special interest in girls dis¬ played itself on many occasions. May he succeed in whatever field he choses! EZRA RANDOLPH An earnest and truly fine spirit in the classroom an d outside of school is typical of Ezra’s good character and attitude. He transferred from East Hartford High and soon adapted himself in Weaver. We often have seen him trying hard in practice for track and cross-country. Keep up the good work. LEAH RATNER Leah has a head for figures and wants to make use of it as an ac¬ countant. Despite obstructions and the opposition of her friends she goes the way of her will in her apparently quiet and persevering manner SHIRLEY RECHTSCHAFER In spite of her short stature which might cause Shirley to be overlooked, her friends were nu¬ merous. Possessed with an affable nature, “Shorty” will surely make a success of her chosen business career, for shorthand never held any terrors for this charming miss. Both music and dancing interest “Shorty,” and we acclaim her ability at both. Honor Society. George has become the recipient of a very strange nickname. The reason for this facetious monicker being the fact that “Gig” has a constant smile which, although sin¬ cere, appears to his adherents only as an expression of mirth. Posses¬ sing such a kindness of contenance, “Gig” could hardly be other than popular among his classmates. LEONARD RICCIO Brother “Rick” will be remem¬ bered as a “jive” artist who could “cut a rung” with the best of the jitterbugs. His talents are not lim¬ ited to this alone, for he is also an ardent follower of the ancient Scotch pastime. In addition to golf, he participates in other sports with equal alacrity and fervor. CLEMARICE RICHARDSON “Clernie” possesses one of the liveliest personalities in our group. Full of vivacity, friendly to all, she is a swing addict. In more serious moments she reads and collects stamps. “Clernie” would like to at¬ tend Spellman College and prepare herself for social work. She is a go- getter whose ambitions probably will be realized. HARVEY ROCK Among his fellow students Har¬ vey is known as a diligent and am¬ bitious worker and a jovial and friendly person. He participated in many club and athletic activities. In his spare time “Rocky” also in¬ dulges in outdoor hobbies and builds model airplanes. “Rocky’s” chief concern deals with science and engineering, which he hopes to make his life work. Honor Society. FRANCES ROHOWSKY “Frannie’ is pretty, witty, agree¬ able, and intelligent—which is a large order for any woman! And her eyes!! Gay, charming, and flashing an enchanting smile, “Frannie” managed to frequent the honor roll, knew practically every¬ body in the school, and pursued a very lively social life—all at the same time. She must have been a very nice baby. All nice babies grow up and become nice people! Honor Society. [ 79 ] DONALD ROSENBLATT MILDRED ROMANOFF “Milly” is beautiful and charm¬ ing and has thousands of boy friends and dances like an angel and wears stunning clothes! Good- tempered, calm, brimming over with energy, “Milly” has a smile, the not-infrequent flash of which has captivated many a stalwart heart. ADELE ROME Adele is a pensive, dreamy girl, fond of reading and swimming. Un¬ obtrusive and calm, “Hie” will meet the world with the same ser¬ enity and pleasant smile which won us as friends during her years at Weaver. MERRILL ROME If you’re looking for a fellow with a mighty pair of lungs, Mer¬ rill is your man. There aren’t many things to develop the re¬ spiratory system that he doesn’t practice. What with singing, run¬ ning, and playing a trombone he could easily blow up a blimp! All kidding aside, his vocal and musi¬ cal ability and fleet feet were assets that Weaver will miss. ANNE ROSE Friendliness, a lovely voice, and affability supply the reasons for Anne’s many loyal friends. Beneath her quiet manner nested an imag¬ ination which “Buddy” used in writing for her own enjoyment. Always dressed neatly and fastidi¬ ously, Anne also stood high in scho¬ lastic work. No one will be able to resist her charming manner and sweet smile! Honor Society. CHARLES ROSEN “Charley” was a good salesman to have for school activities, for his likeable nature made it difficult for anyone to refuse him. Interested in sports, his love of fair play made him a welcome man in any game. “Donny’s” rather blank exterior has deceived more than one person who didn’t know him, for regard¬ less of the “yokel” expression he likes to use, when he wishes to he can speak on a subject in a way that shows deep thinking. He has quite a knowledge of music, but does not play an instrument. He engages in sports of all kinds and considers himself an authority on basketball. SEYMOUR ROSENBLATT If one were to see “Steamy” in action in his two favorite sports— basketball and soft-ball, he would see that the nickname “fits like a glove.” He also likes dancing, at which he is quite a hand. “Sey” may attend college after gradua¬ tion. SHIRLEY ROSENFIELD “Rosy,” an attractive amiable person, is determined to own a beauty parlor and to h elp “frumps” become glamour “gals.” Yours is a worthy choice, Shirley, and if half of them turn out to look like you, then that’s all that could be desired. If this doesn’t work out, however, she is prepared to do clerical work, though it is her second choice. SHIRLEY ROSENSTEIN Shirley, a little package of vigor, can scarcely be seen as she hastens along the corridors intent on her next class. An inveterate reader, Shirley’s book reports were the marvel of her classmates. A cheery hello, and “Shorty,” one of Weaver’s best and most loyal root¬ ers, especially in the football season, immediately becomes again en¬ grossed in her thoughts. LEONARD ROSENTHAL Jovial, rotund “Porky” always has great interest in school activ¬ ities. He belonged to clubs and participated in various athletics, while maintaining an enviable record in regard to marks. Outside of school a good time never went amiss (he was usually with a pretty one!). His fine car made him doubly attractive! Honor Society. [ 80 ] MARIAN ROSENTHAL LOUISE RUSSO H! F Marian, an energetic girl of many interests, has her eye on a future of commercial art. Friendly “Mimmy” is fond of sports and dancing. One of Weaver’s most sin¬ cere and loyal citizens was this un¬ affected and interesting lass. We shall hear of “Mimmy” someday. REBECCA ROZNAR A gypsy complexion, black hair, and dark eyes were the chief char¬ acteristics of “Becky.” Her hobbies, reading and listening to the radio, accounted for her ability to relate all the latest news. May she succeed in her future ambition, whether in school or at work. THOMAS RUBINO A most unusual ambition obses¬ ses “Tommy.” He hopes to join the ranks of the traveling salesmen! Certainly if physical prowess aids the salesman, “Tommy” will be a success. He spent a year on the football squad, but since it con¬ flicted with other interests, he later confined himself to less strenuous exercises such as weight-lifting and hammer-throwing. RUTH RUDNICK Serene, undisturbed “Ruthie,” with never a hair of her blond hair ruffled, typifies the perfect senior. Her good judgment and personal fastidiousness reveal themselves in her dress and manner. A subtle humor and ready laugh greatly con¬ tributed to Ruth’s high position in the general esteem, while her live¬ liness made her much sought after as a companion. NORMAN RULNICK Frequently seen displaying to good advantage his hobby, tennis, “Norm” finds that sports of all sorts interest him especially. In the classroom diligence and silence dominated his work, qualities that should aid him in achieving suc¬ cess in his vocation of civil en¬ gineering. Never let it be said of “Dimples,” as she prefers to be called, that she was at a loss for words. With a nature devoid of all unpleasantness, Louise hasn’t an equal. She man¬ ages to get herself into scrapes and out of them with the same facility. Louise’s outside activities took up quite a bit of her time, and she possesses a host of friends. MARION RUTTGERS Marion’s candid grin disarms everyone. Her own views on any subject are offered with utmost sin¬ cerity. The one who bests her in sudden sallies finds the victory thin, for Marion, above all, remains a good sport. Her bowling score, without doubt reads above par though she is reticent about dis¬ closing her skill. WILLIAM RUZENSKY “Bill,” sportsman that he is, in¬ tends to forsake the games for bet¬ ter things. Although he doesn’t speak about it, his hidden ambition is to build great dams and bridges. Who knows? A super highway by Ruzensky may some day run from Alaska to Cape Horn. HOWARD SAGE “Howie,” whose hair is never out of place, takes a great interest in sports of all kinds and can re¬ peat the rules at the drop of a hat. In the future, if we aren’t careful, his voice, commentating on sports, may come booming out of our radios. BETTY ST. PIERRE “Why Men Leave Home,” or “Gosh!” could well be written by “Betty” if she should ever decide to become an author instead of an office worker. However, a capable (!) secretary can always find em¬ ployment, so this likeable lass ought to look optimistically toward a fu¬ ture filled with pleasure and good times. [ 81 ] VIRGINIA SALVATORE “Gin,” who radiates cheerful¬ ness, is always ready, willing, and able to participate in the social ac¬ tivities at Weaver. Her quick wit and captivating smile should make “Gin” an indepensable part of the personnel of any office. “Gin” was a staunch supporter of the ’39 foot¬ ball squad because of a certain “back” on the second team. BLAIR SAUNDERS At last, Blair! The senior mem¬ ber of the partnership, Blair has, with great results, alternately played straight and end man to J. X. Years will pass before a lad with an equal humorous vein enters Weaver. Always up on foreign af¬ fairs, he could tell without a mo¬ men t’s hesitation how wrong the maps were yesterday. And it was Blair who really originated the story about “the old Cunnel.” DWIGHT SHAFFER “Dutch’s” height and his musi¬ cal abilities have attracted wide¬ spread attention. His proficiency in the latter enabled him to organize his own orchestra. This required a good deal of “Dutch’s” time and, no doubt, was the cause of his seeming disinterest in orchestral activities at school. If he attains a high pedestal in music, it will not come as a surprise to his class¬ mates. AVRIAM SCHARR Avriam went through Weaver in an inconspicuous way and spent her spare time enjoying music and doing needlework. Her ability as a good listener won her many friends, both on the faculty and among her classmates. Avriam willingly helped on committees and did her work quickly and well. Her decorous manner and sweet smile will carry her far in her stenographic career. Honor Society. JOSEPH SCHENCK Although a silent, studious lad, “Joe” has won the admiration of his many friends through his keen mind and singular sense of humor. In his leisure time “Joe” finds great pleasure in writing, and one of his unique hobbies along this line is the rewriting of Shake¬ spearean dramas to fit modern circumstances. HANNAH SCHLAIN Many are they who appreciate Hannah’s cheerful countenance and winning ways! Not a few have ad¬ mired her skill in drawing. Hannah sews in leisure hours, and takes her exercise on ice or roller skates. Plans for study in art school fill her mind now, and after that— well, time will tell. JOHN SCHIMANSKEY Although “Chuck” is of average build, he possesses broad shoulders, of which many Weaver lads are en¬ vious. Weaver femmes admired his beautiful blue eyes, but in vain! He ignored the fairer sex entirely. Being a sports enthusiast and an ardent stamp collector, “Chuck” spends his leisure hours in delight¬ ful ways. GUSTAVE SCHMALTZ “Gus” always had a ready and a friendly greeting for all who met him in the corridors or classrooms. Having decided to find his life’s work in the field of agriculture, he has studied up on bees and poultry raising. His determination and per¬ severance will, undoubtedly, help him to become a successful gentle¬ man farmer. WERNER SCHNABEL Werner, whose voice can be made to sound like Lew Lehr’s, has an ardent desire to travel and will probably do so in aeroplanes which he will help to build. His hobby is target shooting, and he hits the bull’s eye every time. SYLVIA SCHOOLNICK If there is anything “whacky” that hasn’t yet been done, our Sylvia is sure to try it out! She is one of those devil-may-care girls, and she has, with her good-natured pranks, won the hearts of all. “Syl” admits she has ambition! After securing a salesgirl’s job, (if she can stay out of trouble long enough), she hopes to work up to a buyer’s position. Good luck, “Syl.” [ 82 RUTH SHAPIRO SAMUEL SCHULMAN “Sam,” a quiet, affable chap, liked a good joke and, incidentally, the ladies. Folks tell us that away back he used to be regarded as a “Holy Terror,” which might mean a few things, but we are inclined to regard him as an all-around good fellow and sport. GERTRUDE SCHWARTZ “Trudy’s” blonde hair and blue eyes were the outstanding features of this tall, fair girl. Her outside activities prevented her from par¬ ticipating in many school functions, but she made many friends in spite of these obstacles. Her plans for the future are indefinite—she sug¬ gested the possibility of being a housewife. IRVING SCOTT Stocky “Scotty” used to remind us of a lever as he flung his op¬ ponents on the gridiron about. During the games one would ex¬ pect some six-foot bruiser to go steam-rolling over him! Apparently “They shall not pass” was his motto, for they never did. We will long remember this friendly, un¬ obtrusive fellow, Scott. PHYLLIS SELVIN This is Phyllis—a grinning Puck of a Phyllis who does what she wants to do and says what she wants to say and runs in the park and rolls on the grass and is happy and sad in a minute! This is Phyl¬ lis who is clean and saucy and looks at the clouds and bemoans her winglessness and reads and reads. If there are conservative radicals and conventional individualists, so is Phyllis! Jupiter, give her a pair of wings! Honor Society. DOROTHY SHAPIRO 1 his tall, dark haired lass has set her heart on the modelling bus¬ iness. We’d say she was well suited for the job, and as we’re short of clothes this year, hereby order her to model a batch for us as soon as she lands a job. Just as she towers above our heads in assembly, we know she’ll be above many others in whatever she does. A characteristic giggle, and ever¬ lasting smile, and a line of pleasant chatter determined “Ruthie’s” pop¬ ularity among her friends. Her hobby of collecting snapshots coin¬ cided with her hobyy of collecting boyfriends, and she succeeded well in both fields! Her ability to get along with others should aid her in the business world. PHILIP SHARASHEFF When “Phil” entered the senior class, he realized the necessity of a college education, discarded his devil-may-care attitude, and “buck¬ led down.” “Phil’s” frivolity and sense of humor will long be remem¬ bered by us, and we all wish him the best of luck in his future en¬ deavors at Bryant Business College. HARRY SHEKETOFF Harry’s cheerful outlook made him very popular at Weaver, for he was always able to “crack” a suc¬ cessful joke, even on serious occa¬ sions. Having a great number of different interests, he was active in many of the school organizations. His hobbies include photography and the building and sailing of full- sized boats, while in the field of sports he favors swimming and track. HOPE SHEINTOP A winsome smile, a pleasant man¬ ner, a trim young girl with an ath¬ letic figure and we have that bundle of charm called Hope. Of¬ ten is she seen at Keney Park bicycle riding and playing tennis. Her genuine friendliness should bring her success in whatever she does. Present plans are that Hope will study dietetics. Honor Society. MINNIE SHERESHEVSKY Minnie, one of the nicest, tells us that she has hopes of becoming a private secretary. We envy her future boss, and if he’s smart, Min¬ nie will be married before she knows it! Clever as well as attrac¬ tive, we guarantee she’ll go places. Like so many of her classmates, she lists dancing as a special in¬ terest. Minnie also likes to improve herself mentally through reading. Honor Society. [ 83 ] i. ' HMiiy MARY SHORT Confident yet demure, Mary should in the future become a most efficient secretary for some for¬ tunate executive. Her grades attest to the fact that she belonged to the intelligensia of our class. Then too, Mary possessed the ability to get along with her classmates—a defin¬ ite boon to anyone’s character. Honor Society. MILTON SHUMARSKY A “regular fellow, ’ Milton has a friendly manner that has resulted in numerous companions and should lead the way to success. Greatly interested in bowling, he expects to attend a business institu¬ tion and pursue a career in the business sphere upon graduation. ESTELLE SIDRANE Those mischievous, snapping eyes were the prized possession of petite Estelle. Music figured prominently in her many activities, for Estelle could pound a piano and warble sweet notes in no mean way. Estelle always had to go or do something, and we all marveled at the bound¬ less energy with which all these tasks were accomplished so well. Honor Society. JAMES SIEGAL No gathering is complete without “Jimmy’s” inimitable humor, which rescued many a party from the deep depths of boredom. His strik¬ ing red hair, bashful smile, and sweet personality have kept many a girl on his string. As a really true friend of whom one may be justly proud, “Jimmy” rates tops. JACOB SIEGEL “Jake” may not look like it, but he has the soul of a poet, for verses of undiscovered beauty flow from his ingenious pen. The proud pos¬ sessor of a deep bass voice with an amazingly low rumble, he has been known to drive certain persons to the verge of insanity or thereabouts. We expect to see, in the near fu¬ ture, the good-natured Siegel phy¬ siognomy beaming from a shining silver dollar! EDWARD SILVER Reverse the second and third let¬ ters of his last name, and you have his nickname, “Sliver.” A smaii- sized fellow whose initiative won him the high rank he holds in the Boy Scouts, “Sliver” has definite plans for the future. He will attend an electrical school and probably tie up his hobby, radio work, with his vocation. GEORGE SILVESTER One of the more jovial fellows in our class, “Ace” proved to be quite popular in spite of the fact that he wasn’t an athletic hero. His radiating smile displayed his pleas¬ ing personality and v on the at¬ tention of many admirers of the opposite sex. With all these assets, he will surely succeed in his chosen field whatever it may be. PHILIP SIMON Whizz! Hold your hats. No, it’s not anther hurricane, merely “Phil” driving down Albany Avenue in his beach wagon. “Phil’s” only in¬ terest in life—other than the fairer sex—is automobiles! After gradu¬ ation he hopes to further his edu¬ cation at a higher school of learn¬ ing and then, perhaps, we may have another Henry Ford. ROSALIND SINGER “Rozzie,” a dainty little miss, plans to be a private secretary after leaving Weaver. After school hours “Rozzie” indulges frequently in the art of photography. One of her most highly-prized “shots” won a contest in “The Times” sometime ago. We hope your future will be very bright, “Rozzie.” ALVIN SISK We feel that Alvin will be suc¬ cessful as a newspaper man. He has that get-up-and-go so typical of journalists—at least in the movies! Photography is his second love, and almost any senior can tell you that. He has been seen about the halls with every kind of a camera ever made. If no journalism job turns up at the time, Alvin will go to college next year. AARON SLITT ELAINE SOLOMON m -f. !P Ye baseball fans gather round this exalted member of your society, and hear the inside information on all big league players. Yes, Aaron surely can dish it out, for he has made this his hobby. His aspira¬ tion to become a “Flash Gordon” will, undoubtedly, be fulfilled if keen interest and devotion to the sport help determine the amount of success. HARRY SMITH “Smitty’s” dominance in sports helped him to the goal of leading the basketball team, and his per¬ sonality plus accounted for his win¬ ning many friends. His jovial, fun- loving ways and actions threw a bright light on many gloomy situa¬ tions. His preference for conserva¬ tive dancing did not overshadow his ability to “jitterbug,” and he ex¬ celled in both fields! With all these qualities, he will certainly succeed in his future career as a physical instructor. WALTER SMITH Although he meets all the re¬ quirements of handsome men, “Bud” has turned deaf ears to “the girls.” Does he think the modern young ladies are too wild, or is there a certain someone? In “Bud” we have another future draftsman, and we should keep him in mind if we plan to throw together a sky¬ scraper or two in later life. ELLEN SNIGG Although you’d never know it from looking at her, Ellen is quite the athlete—all sports appeal to her. She could easily fill an import¬ ant place in the business world, but she prefers to “get married and lead a quiet life.” We wish her lots of happiness. MELVIN SNITMAN “Snippy’s” interests vary widely and range from a quiet game of chess to the strenuous activity of dancing. He often made the teach¬ ers sit up and listen intently—he spoke in very low tones in the class-room! “Snippy” intends con¬ tinuing his education at Ohio State University. Whether it be studying, dancing, or skating, Elaine participates with undying enthusiasm. Her friendli¬ ness and sincerity won her many ardent admirers, both male and fe¬ male, at Weaver. Elaine should be very successful in her chosen field of service—teaching. We know the students will like her! Honor Society. GEORGE SOLOMON One of our friendliest classmates as well as a popular Romeo, George is welcomed everywhere. Always ready with a smile, full of fun and good spirits, he brightens up any party. George wants to go to a special school for training in ac¬ counting. Lucky will be that school when George comes laughing in. Honor Society. GLORIA SOLPRIZIO Gloria, generally known as “Shrimp,” has an infectious giggle which will long reecho through Weaver’s halls. Rumple Stillskin had nothing on “Shrimp.” Oh! could she sew, could she sew, could she sew! Her achievements in steno¬ graphy should enable her to secure a prominent position in the business world. RUTH SOMER Dark curly hair, shining eyes, and a petite figure are the chief characteristics of “Ruthie.” After school she was usually seen behind a desk in the Public Library. “Ruthie” aspires toward a nursing career. Her special hobby is col¬ lecting pennies on which Indian heads are inscribed. CARMELA SOTTILE Carmela, better known as “Cam- mie” by a wide circle of friends, has no end of interest to fill leisure hours with pleasure. “Cammie” has collected an interesting lot of sou¬ venirs from different states and countries. Skating, dancing, hiking, and swimming besides school com¬ plete her busy life. Someone seek¬ ing a competent worker for a job in a bank or an office will surely want “Cammie.” [ 87 ] GORDON SOUSA WILLIAM STACK “Wally,” a quiet, unobtrusiye fellow, had a consuming interest in aviation. This he manifested in the construction of some enviable mo¬ dels. Photography also interested him greatly. Yet, in a short time “Wally” plans to forsake these avo¬ cations and become a part of that gigantic process called industry. SHIRLEY SOWALSKY “Shirl” possessed those qualities which are the envy of many girls, namely—personality and poise. Her marvelous dancing talent increased her popularity as was evident. at many school dances. Her ambition is to take a place in the commer¬ cial field, and with all these quali¬ ties, she will surely succeed. Honor Society. IRVING SPECTOR Irving, one of the boys of our praiseworthy basketball and base¬ ball teams, is definitely the man for sophs to keep away from. “Spec’s” untiring humor and wise cracks are known throughout the school. But don’t mistake me; even “Spec” has his serious moments though they’re hardly ever seen. ALVIN SPITALNICK “Red’s” amiable disposition and athletic appearance serve to make him very popular among his class¬ mates. While he intends to go to Univ. So. Cal., he has no definite plans beyond that. Fitting in with his appearance, “Red,” alias“ Spit,” likes all sports, favoring tennis and football. MICHAEL SPONZO Coming to Weaver from St. Thomas’s Seminary “Sponzie” be¬ came known in a short time, as a carefree lad who continually looked at the brighter side of life. Al¬ though mechanics interest him, “Sponzie” hopes to matriculate at Holy Cross and then either to pass the bar or wield the scalpel. A quiet lad who goes about his school work in an industrious man¬ ner, “Bill’ becomes a “regular fel¬ low” as soon as classes cease. He takes an active part in numerous sports outside of school, being well- liked by his many friends because of his faithfulness. All branches of mechanics hold an added interest for “Bill.” BLANCHE STARR Blanche shines brilliantly, not only on the dance floor but on the athletic field also. She has broken many a poor male’s heart at Weaver because she prefers a cer¬ tain “Joe.” Because of her amiable disposition and cooperativeness, Blanche was one of the most popu¬ lar girls of the class of ’40. DOROTHY STEVENS “Dot” is one girl who believes that life is a song. We could often hear her humming a pleasant aria or a spiritual as she walked to her classes. Her friends agree that she will, no doubt, replace Marian An¬ derson or some other favorite singer as a national figure. Good luck, “Dot!” CHARLOTTE STINO Vivacious is the word for Char¬ lotte, and she can exchange re¬ partee with the best. Though she hasn’t gone in for sports generally, her energy, while on the gym floor, overwhelms opponents. Her blond hair and petite self attract people; then her innate charm holds them. Charlotte shines as the life of any party. CHARLOTTE STOLTZ While at Weaver, Charlotte pre¬ pared herself for the business world. Besides reading, another of her pet diversions is drawing, as you would readily discover, if you were to look through her books. Boys, she can also cook! Remember those baking powder biscuits in Home Ec—concrete evidence, eh Char¬ lotte ? 9 s JULIA STRANO This young lady has many in¬ terests outside of school, the most surprising one of all being that she likes all music—classical and swing! Aside from that she likes to paint landscapes, and a good job she does of it, we’re sure. In the future you’ll find her working as a secre¬ tary for a big executive. Who knows? Some day she’ll be just such an executive herself! KURT STRAUSS Kurt’s romantic name, one can’t help being reminded of Johann, far from being the key to his nature, is quite the opposite. He builds models ships and plans to become a naval engineer. Kurt, not one to retreat when an argument is of¬ fered, generally comes out of the fray with all the laurels. A likeable chap and an ambitious one! Good luck, Kurt RUTH SUISMAN Inclined toward music, “Ruthie” shows great talent in her chosen field, both vocal and instrumentally. In all her activities we see how she displays good judgment and fine spirit. She is very likeable, with a sunny smile for everyone, and a slight touch of reserve. Honor Society. VIVIAN TABANSKY Vivian, the possessor of a slow, delightful smile, quietly goes her own way and bothers no one for homework or for momentary sym¬ pathy. Her friends say she is a loyal comrade and an agreeable com¬ panion. “Viv” has made a hobby of collecting odd coins and waxes enthusiastic over this avocation. She hopes to become a secretary, and she certainly has the ability necessary to gain that goal. BEATRICE TEICHER Beatrice, a soft-spoken, pretty girl, could easily double for any one of George Eliot’s heroines. Her special talent for art evidenced it¬ self clearly in the various posters and other artistic contributions for school activities. Possibly she might be wise in choosing art as a career. Whatever she does, many of her classmates wish her lots of luck and much happiness. MARION TERRANOVA Besides a city championship in football, H.P.H.S. also lost to Weaver “Terry,” whose congenial¬ ity has made her very well-liked here. She pursues one of the quaint¬ est hobbies, collecting butterflies. Her other special interests include drawing and dancing. “Terry’s” future plans include working in an office. ELLA TERRY To us the name of Ella Terry means cheerful smiles, bright hellos, a critical eye for hair and clothes, lover of music, a swing¬ time hummer. She finds joy in swimming—in the summer! Bus¬ iness will be her profession, and after work, a long jam session. Best of luck to you, Miss Terry. May your years be full and merry. DAVID TIETZE If his fellow students were to wait for him to say anything on the subject, they would never know that David was acclaimed as a bet- ter-than-average musician—he is so retiring. His main interest being piano playing, he plans to study at a school of music. JOSEPH TIRINZONI During his stay in Weaver’s vaunted halls, “Joe” gathered nu¬ merous friends and in turn be¬ friended many. At one time French almost stymied “Joe!” Not to be outdone, he bent to the task, and in the final computation of the marks he emerged the victor, de¬ cisively. MILDRED TISHLER Mornings at Weaver found “Mil¬ lie” in the corridor engaged in con¬ versation—we won’t call it gossip —with some of her many friends. She became less communicative, however, after classes had begun, for she was seriously and efficiently preparing for her career in secre¬ tarial work, one in which we think she will succeed. Honor Society. [ 89 ] OLIVER TOLVE LILLIAN VINETSKY Oliver’s husky, pleasing voice, well-known in his classes, stands him in good stead with the “femmes.” “Do Do,” though quite modest about his ability, can al¬ most outdance the band. Sports hold no terrors for Oliver, and any fair day will find him earnestly at practice. Having been at Weaver only two years, he has neverthe¬ less, become a loyal student. LEON TULIN A quiet, unassuming chap who tries his best to be accurate, Leon has been a cheerful fellow outside the classroom. His activities may be few, but he doesn’t start any¬ thing he can’t complete well. French and music have appealed strongly to him. He hopes to go on to college. Honor Society. FRANK TUREK A constant smile and friendly disposition have made him well- liked by everybody. “Turk,” as he is called, has made plans to enter a technical school and to follow up a course in art. Besides his interest in art he also participates in ath¬ letics and stamp collecting. ANTONINA UCELLO Antonina, better known as “Ann,” will long be remembered here be¬ cause of her scholastic accomplish¬ ments and her beautiful soprano voice, which proved an asset to the Weaver choir. Her perseverance easily should make “Ann” a pleas¬ ant and capable high school teacher. Good luck, “Ann.” Honor Society. HELEN VICING Helen, the future All-American secretary, will make an ideal helper in the office which hires her. Of the quiet type, always ready to pull with the rest, this brown-eyed lass surely will make good. She likes to dance, read, and ice-skate in between those awful tests and quizzes, which she took rather ser¬ iously. After June she can give all of her time to becoming an ideal secretary. Honor Society. “Lil” is what we’d call a swell kid. She is an avid jitterbug fan, and can swing her own pretty legs at a lively pace. She wants to work in an office, but it is rather difficult for us to imagine her sitting behind a desk and keeping a straight face all day. Whatever she does, we know she’ll do it well—even if it is listening in symphonies, the only things she can’t stand. We only hope that she’ll never have to do anything worse. HARRY VOLVOVITZ “Harry” has the ambition of be¬ coming an electrical contractor after further courses in the elec¬ trical trade. He should meet with success in this field because of the friendliness and warmth with which he treats all his companions and be¬ cause of his hardworking manner. An enthusiastic “shutterbug,” Harry takes great pleasure in hiking. BARBARA WADLUND “Bobby,” one of Weaver’s danc¬ ing dainties, plans to devote her future working hours in being someone’s efficient secretary. We have no doubts as to whether or not she will progress rapidly. “Bobby” helped pep us up at games, and has enjoyed a position among the favorites of our class. BEATRICE WAGNER Beatrice hopes to dance her way to fame and fortune. Already her eyes are turned to The American School of Ballet. If you ask us, any school is lucky to get a girl like “Bea” for a student—she is always smiling and ready to lend a hand. We know she is going to do big things, and in a few years you will be seeing her name in lights. BEVERLY WALD A sudden burst of chatter warns us that Beverly has “snuck into the conversation again. Although this curly-haired damsel didn’t par¬ ticipate in many school activities, she won many friends by her pleas¬ ant nature, a quality which will certainly lead her to success in her future work. [ 90 ] MARION WALLACE IRVING WASSERMAN ' -f. !F Marion’s lovely eyes have often been a topic of discussion. Still, she reads for hours at a time. She shows promise of being a future Olympic swimmer! One of those young ladies who do not believe in worrying about tomorrow before it comes, Marion’s plans for the fu¬ ture are quite hazy. DOROTHY WANN Neat as a pin, aptly describes “Dot,” as she is called by her friends, and her beautiful hand¬ writing certainly bears proof of this. A camera enthusiast, her can¬ did shots have been known to put many an unwily comrade on the “spot.” Quiet and unassuming, Dorothy attends to her own busi¬ ness and takes life as it comes. RICHARD WARE “Pop,” an ardent basketball fan, willingly talks on that, his favorite subject. Friendly and sociable with everyone, “Rich“ doesn’t partici¬ pate in extra-curricular activities although he gladly cooperated in all classroom work, which he took seriously. He intends to change his nickname to “Doc by entering the medical profession after attending Northwestern. WILMOT WASSELL “Boy, that ‘Babe’ is classy!” For once the subject of conversation is not a girl! “Babe’s” admirers are praising his athletic ability. In school, a quiet, conscientious lad with a ready smile he did not, as one might suspect, receive his nick¬ name from contact with the oppo¬ site sex. Happily (?), “Babe” is not susceptible to their wiles. ARTHUR WASSERMAN “Art’s” only activity at Weaver lay in the field of music. His cheer¬ ful smile reflected the fact that he usually had a song in his heart! All other spare time “Art” spent in devouring the lore of that august body “the Boy Scouts.” In this or¬ ganization he achieved a high rank, a symbol of his ambition. “Murphy,” a serious level-headed fellow, keeps his wits about him at all times and can never be caught napping. His deep voice, gravely answering a question, wakes many a peacefully slumbering student to watchfulness. Irving’s solemn yet ludicrous jests, though seldom em¬ ployed, always made us sit up and take notice! Honor Society. ALBERT WAXMAN A friendly smile on a slightly freckled and pleasing countenance —that is the one way of describing “Al.” His initiative and energy in school organizations and in the Boy Scouts also serve to describe him. “Al” hopes to assume the vocation of a forest ranger upon leaving Weaver. FAYE WAXMAN In a rather reserved and taciturn manner, Faye keeps her thought to herself. While she was not very active at Weaver, her ambition—to become a nurse—calls for bound¬ less activity. Aside from her more serious nature, she is friendly and full of fun—at the right times. JOHN WEAVER John, for whose grandfather this school was named, has a remark¬ able command of the French lan¬ guage and speaks it like a native. In idle moments, he transforms bars of soap into lifelike statuettes. In the future, we can expect to see his surrealistic figures in modern museums, both here and abroad. Honor Society. WILLIAM WEIN “Willie,” an energetic chap, ap¬ plied himself to his studies with a will. His particular enigma was German, which he attempted to speak with great abandon. In the none-too-distant future “Willie” desires to enter college and pursue the study of aeronautical engineer¬ ing. [ 91 ] SEYMOUR WEINGROFF ROY WERNER !F Look for the tallest boy in a crowd. That one there, laughing heartily at some good-natured prank he has just pulled. That’s Seymour, who builds model planes and practically devours all liter¬ ature thereon. But this lad can “take” it as well as dish it out and has, by his good sportsmanship, made many lasting friends. HELEN WEINSTEIN At the mention of Helen’s name, one immediately recalls a pleasant and generously bestowed smile. We all hope that she continues to smile at the innocent young things she hopes to teach some day! Be cau¬ tious when you see Helen, for at any moment she may whip out a camera and snap you at your worst moment. In merciful moods, how¬ ever, she may allow one to straight¬ en his tie or powder her nose! FANNY WEISS “Faye’s” quiet and unassuming manner overshadowed her abilities somewhat, but in spite of these characteristics, she took part in many school activities. Her neat ap¬ pearance and dark black hair singled her out from her classmates. Her special interests and talents lie in art and office work. SYLVIA WELENSKY A winning smile, a fair com¬ plexion, a sparkling gleam of mis¬ chief in her eye—that’s Sylvia. And you ought to see her “jitterbug!” She plays the piano and is quite enthusiastic for music. As for the practical side, Sylvia, like many others, is determined to go to work upon leaving school! What have we been doing for the last three years ?! SHIRLEY WELSON “Shirks” blonde curly hair al¬ ways topped off a wide, friendly grin intended for everyone. Pos¬ sessed with an abundant supply of wholesome humor, “Shirl” had many a good friend. She worked hard at her studies, and in spite of her many extra activities, “Shirl” had time to participate in outdoor sports and to squeak away on her violin—but, oh, such har¬ monious squeaking! Honor Society. Roy came to us from New York City, and is one of Weaver’s fore¬ most authority on matters of the heart or thereabouts. He’s a jolly fellow, surprisingly naive, who should be able to bluff himself mas¬ terfully out of any future scrapes. Power is what he’s after, our young Francois Villon, and with his en¬ gaging personality, his enthusiasm, and his infectious grin, he’ll prob¬ ably get it. EDWARD WHITE “Eddie,” a vivacious fellow, who has inclinations toward the teach¬ ing profession, combines his good humor and carefree manner with a certain amount of thoughtful work. Although his special interest lies in writing, he remained secretive about any special work he may be doing in that field. He also blos¬ somed forth as quite an orator in his senior year. ORADE WHITE Orade looks and acts like a ma¬ donna. She has a very calm, deep face and is a gentlewoman. She is shy and quiet and likes to read. If you’re looking for achievements, we can cite no long list, but if you want intangible quality, we give you—Orade. Au revoir, Orade, we’ll see you again. BERNARD WILKENS “Bernie’s” tall, lanky figure strid¬ ing down the corridor was a most familiar sight for his classmates. His interest in the scientific field may someday lead him to make a discovery which will startle the world, and then we shall be proud to say, “We knew him when . . .” KENNETH WILLIAMS “Willie” we know as the chap who last fall used to run to the aid of the injured gridiron heroes of the Green and White. Studious looking and of medium height he will continue to be a familiar sight in the halls, for he plans to take a post-graduate course. Also prom¬ inent in the Boy Scouts, he has at¬ tained Eagle rank and a position of leadership. [ 92 ] EVA WINICK ISADORE YANOFSKY T. !F Twinkling eyes, a mouth wreath¬ ed wide in gaiety and, behold, we present “Evea.” Quick to see a joke and quicker still to make one, she trips the light fantastic and has no lack of partners. The “flickers” fre¬ quently enticed Eva, and we won¬ der when she did her homework! MILTON WOLF A diligent worker in all activities in which he participates, “Mickey” specializes in the musical field. However, being a member of the numerous music organizations does not consume all the time of this cheerful lad. One frequently sees him “lugging” around a camera ambitiously searching for a candid “shot” of a fellow classmate or an athletic team in action. Honor Society. INEZ WORRELL Inez, affectionately known as “Butch,” holds top honors in all sports. If you’ve ever seen her “slam” that ball around, you can truly appreciate those words. Be¬ sides caring a great deal for sports, she enjoys many hobbies which take up her time. We all sincerely hope you will succeed in your desire to make nursing your life work, Inez. EDITH WORTMAN “Edie,” one of our top-notchers in scholastic ability, is not lacking as far as personality goes. Her sweet ways have attracted members of both sexes. “Edie’s” clothes have obtained many envious glances from those who have had the good fortune to lay eyes on them. So here’s to “Edie!” May you go far, as we know you will. Honor Society. JACK YACAVONE Football interested “Yac” most. Every afternoon found him toiling on the gridiron amongst his team¬ mates, playing the game as hard as any one else. Otherwise “Yac” re¬ mained a mild-mannered, quiet- spoken person whose congenial dis¬ position enabled him to gather a host of friends. A small, “happy-go-lucky” fellow who finds much enjoyment in life and provides numerous good times for his fellow classmates, “Issie” continually keeps his friends in a jovial mood by his humorous re¬ marks and actions. “Issie” is head¬ ed for the business world and plans to attend a local business institute. EMILY YUNGK “Buss,” an outdoor girl, is very fond of bicycling and walking. Al¬ though usually quiet and thoughful, she has, according to Dame Rumor, the fiery temperament of a prima donna. An inveterate scrapbook- keeper and reader, it might be well worth one’s while to penetrate her calm reserve and gain her friend¬ ship. PETER ZACCAGNINO A fun loving fellow, “Pete” has been a good athlete also. He plays basketball well, and is a good run¬ ner, although Mr. Stone has had more spectacular men and, of course, used them. He is the type that brightens up dull classes with witty remarks and actions, some¬ times to the teacher’s annoyance. “Pete” has, undoubtedly, had a good time during his sojourn with us. MARIE ZACCARO “Chubby,” in the first place, isn’t chubby at all! She is slim and has a lovely pear-shaped face and a charming smile. A sports enthusiast, Marie is fond of fishing and hunt¬ ing, along with some dozens of other interests—travel, letter writ¬ ing, and the like. Sweet, bubbling over with life, and then again dreamy, Marie has won many friends with her unaffected charm. WINIFRED ZIFF “Wini,” possessed with a ver¬ satile personality, was reserved in many ways, but under her poise were hidden friendliness, frankness, and persistence which, unfortun¬ ately, were known only to her friends. “Wini” also had that cer¬ tain nack for wearing clothes which set off her singular features which attracted many an eye. We are sure that “Wini” will succeed in the business world very soon. [ 93 ] BARBARA ZIMMERMAN RUTHE ZUNGOLA m -f. Raven locks, and dainty as a Chinese maiden—Barbara. She is quite oriental in all her manner¬ isms, very polite, and often reserv¬ ing her opinion for herself. Quiet and unassuming, Barbara embraces the esthetic life. Fond of reading, ice-skating, and walking, she in¬ tends to further her education at college. Ruthe, with her contagious gig¬ gle, has graced Weaver’s hall for only two years. Despite this handi¬ cap of a year, “Zuncie” has made loads of friends and has been kept busy joining numerous clubs. She might always be seen rushing thru the halls late for class. To put it mildly, “Zuncie” is one swell kid! SELMA BECKER Selma, a unique personality, has taken pains to keep herself aloof, as it were, from the rabble! Her intimates tell us she is the ideal friend, possessing among other things a sense of humor not to be sniffed at,—quiet intelligence, a much-doted-on cat, and the rarity of being an individualist. CHARLES BRAINARD In his leisurely journey through the years at Weaver, “Cholly” ac¬ quired a technique of ignoring homework that put all others to shame! One of his little known ac¬ complishments, however, is his ability to coax all manner of tunes from a guitar. A staunch believer in Weaver’s advantages, he never¬ theless diverted his attention dur¬ ing the senior year to H.P.H.S.— Ah me, those women! MARVIN SEINFELD Marvin makes us dizzy, but we love him! He wore sashes and yards and yards of muffler. The lad shoots, fences, bounces and climbs, loves cats and hates dogs, and raises fish. Marvin is charming, clever, in¬ dividual, and generous. He fre¬ quently needs a haircut! Brewer of weird concoctions, astronomer, su¬ perb raconteur, executor of the im¬ possible—Cornfield the amazing. MICHAEL SROKOWSKI Michael joined our ranks after half of the senior year had passed. He hails from N. Y. and plans to go into business some day. He has the usual interests of high school seniors, namely, baseball, football, tennis, golf. Few of us got to know him well in so short a time, but we all wish him good luck. ELIZABETH SULLIVAN Sickness and frequent absence from school kept “Betty” from graduating with her class last year. Hence she joined our group for the “big day” of getting a diploma. Her cheery smile and amiable na¬ ture made her a welcomed addition to the class of ’40. Our best wishes go with her as she joins the throng in the “big and cruel” world we have heard so much about. [ 94 ] ACTIVITIES Seated—Left to Right —Basch, Danen, Margolin, Paulovich, Sidrane, Solomon. Second Row —Selvin, Gilligan, Martino, Poriss, Rohowsky, Darling, Solomon, Fitzgerald, Carroll, Adams, Lopez, Rosenthal, Lynch, Gelman. Back Row —Dapko, Rock, Anderson, Giusani, Stack, Byrne, Schenck. Marie Adams Claire Basch Ruby Carroll Dorothy Lopez Anne Lynch PORTAL BOARD Editor-in-Chief Kenneth Paulovich Associate Editors Beatrice Poriss Elaine Soloman Phyllis Selvin Everett Anderson Richard Byrne Robert Fitzgerald Leonard Rosentlial Harvey Rock Josepli Scitenck William Stack T ypists Harriet Danen Mary Gilligan Elsie Dapko Frances Rohowsky Faculty Adviser F. Eliot Larrabee Business Manager Harold Margolin Assistants Lillian Darling Esther Martino Doris Gelman Augustine Giusani George Solomon Secretary Estelle Sidrane Faculty Adviser Robert P. Cunningliam [ 97 ] Front Row—Left to Right —McQueeney, Blase, Malone, Co-Captain Maloney, Co-Captain Hogan, Borstein, Giusani, Dobrutsky. Second Row —Ryan, Michelson, Green, Goldblatt, Scott, Mitz, Francis, O’Connor, Hurley. Back Row —Vozzola, Coach Stone, Williams, Herzfeld, Yacavone, Mr. Burke. FOOTBALL For the second successive time our fine Green and White eleven blazed through strong statewide opposition, and particularly over our arch-rivals Bulkeley and Hartford, to a victorious season and the city championship. With some of the best players of last year’s superlative team back, namely, Co- Captains Hogan and Maloney, “Bud” O’Connor in the backfield, and Fred Malone and “Doc” Hurley on the line, Coach Stone had an excellent nucleus to build an outfit on. The regular lineup placed John Dobrutsky at left end and “Doc” Hurley at right, Michelson and Blasi filled the tackle slots, “Scotty” Scott or “Walt” Green and Fred Malone at the guard positions, and “Augie” Giusani held the center of the line to round out this capable bulwark. In the backfield there were fleet, elusive “Bill” Maloney at fullback, O’Connor and “Porky” Borstein at the halfback posts and “Matt” Hogan at quarterback, who carried the ball along with “Bill” as the two halves confined themselves chiefly to blocking. Other stalwarts who were lettermen were Goldblatt, “Stan” Mitz, “Swede” Francis, “L.ou” Vozzolo, and McQueeney, as was Manager “Ken” Williams. [ 98 ] ROLLING OLE HARTFORD IN THE SOD! [ 99 ] In the opening contest, September 30, a game Hall High team of West Hartford was vanquished by a superior eleven that first gave us an inkling of the Stonemen’s ability. Next, we unfortunately caught a Tartar in the West Haven aggregation and were pounded into unwilling submission. The only other defeat of the season was administered by Chapman Tech which played good ball, and was aided by the apparent reticence of the Weaver bunch to seize the breaks. Back in the groove again, the boys ran rampant over Commercial of New Haven although not piling up a large score. Still in stride, at Wilby the Weaver aggregation continued its powerful play and trounced its unlucky hosts. MALONEY PREPARES FOR A FLYING TACKLE SUPPORTED BY O’CONNOR The two vital games arrived and found our Green and White team ready, willing, and it soon proved itself able. Although conceded the advantage, we by no means had an easy time with the Maroon and White diehards. Their razzle-dazzle passing attack almost was successful, but our steady strong play won the day. Against Hartford the Stonemen used all their collective energies and abilities, and, by virtue of this, eked out a victory. Two bad moments, when the ball rested about three inches from our goal at the half and when a clear H. P. H. S. receiver dropped a pass in the end zone, will still send shivers up our “alumnial” spines in the future. [ 100 ] On the team from the class of ’40 were Maloney, Hogan, Borstein, Dobrutsky, Blasi, Scott, Malone, Giusani, Mitz, Francis, and McQueeney. Season Summary Weaver 20 West Hartford 0 Weaver 0 West Haven 12 Weaver 6 Chapman Tech 12 Weaver 6 N. H. Commercial 0 Weaver 19 Wilby 0 Weaver 12 Bulkeley 6 Weaver 7 Hartford 0 Weaver 70 Opponents 30 id” O’Connor was elected captain to lead the Weaver forces next season The class of 1940 wishes him and his cohorts well. May they continue the good work for the Green and White of Weaver! WILL HOGAN GET HIS MAN? [ 101 ] First Row—Left to Right —Cohen, Montgomery, Moran, Kehoe, Bing, Maule, Adams, Mr. Burke. Second Row —Kanare, Patterson, Barber, Macaluso, Eisenberg, Rosenthal, Tuohy, Waxman. Third Row —Seaman, Coach Gipson. CROSS COUNTRY In one of the most grueling of all sports, the Weaver cross country team turned in the best record ever made by Green and White harriers. Under the stellar leader¬ ship of Co-captains ‘ Ed” Kehoe and “Ben” Bing, the team went through an unde¬ feated season. Weaver captured the Connecticut title and placed second in the New England Championship meets at Boston. In addition to the captains mentioned, these boys made up the first team: Maule, Seaman, Montgomery, S. Cohen, Adams, and Moran. The first meet of the season was the statewide University of Connecticut contest. The final results found us victorious by a good margin over H. P. H. S., the next best team. Against this high class competition Moran came in second, Kehoe seventh, Montgomery tenth, and Seaman also placed. In the dual meets Weaver was victorious on every occasion. Here are some of the highlights of these contests. Against New Britain Moran set a new record for the course which was exceptionally fine since he was on foreign terrain. Also among the leaders were Kehoe fourth, and Seaman sixth. Middletown was the next victim to fall under the plodders’ spikes. Here Moran won again, closely followed by Kehoe third, Seaman fourth, and Bing fifth. [ 102 ] Our arch-rivals from Hartford High were beaten for the first time in the annals of the sport by our hill-and-dalers! Moran took second, Kehoe third, Montgomery sixth, Bing seventh, and Maule eighth. Taken in stride was the team from Manchester in which meet Moran and Kehoe practically tied but finished in the order named with Seaman fifth, Montgomery sixth, and Bing eighth. The second state meet at Wesleyan climaxed the regular season as the Connecti¬ cut meet had begun it—triumphantly—as the same fellows came through. Moran took third, Kehoe fourth, and Seaman, Bing, and Montgomery finished in the low teens. Since our team was so outstanding, Coach Gipson’s sagacity showed itself when he entered the boys in the New England Meet at Boston. Hundreds of distance run¬ ners composed the large field, but in spite of this, the always indomitable spirit of Weaver teams brought the lads in among the leaders. The tabulations revealed that second place was ours by a few points. The finishers from Weaver ranked high and as follows: Moran sixth, Kehoe seventh, Seaman thirty-eighth, Montgomery fortieth, Cohen forty-first, Bing forty-third and Maule also placed. This year Coach Gipson developed an excellent junior varsity team. On the squad were Patterson, Rome, Tuohy, R. Eisenberg, Macaluso, Rosenthal, Gorman and Barber. Summary Weaver 21 New Britain 26 Weaver 22 Middletown 39 Weaver 26 H. P. H. S. 29 Weaver 22 Manchester 33 — Low score wins in dual meet. Winner of Connecticut Meet at Storrs. Second in New England Meet at Boston. Winner of Wesleyan Meet at Middletown. [ 103 ] Seated—Left to Right —Chazan, Dobrutsky, Giuca, Smith, Spector, Register, Silverstein. Standing —Tudan, Quinn, Hogan, H. Cohn, Hurley, M. Cohn, Christino, Mr. Burke, Coach Stone. BASKETBALL Following the example set upon the gridiron the 1939-40 basketball team cap¬ tured its second city championship in as many years. Around a nucleus of five letter- men from last year’s array, Coach Fred Stone produced one of the best teams ever to represent Weaver on the chalked courts in recent years. Living up to all pre-season predictions, the team decisively defeated all opponents in Greater Hartford, without exception, to successfully defend its city title. Thirteen games were won and only two were lost, one to Chapman Tech and one to Bristol. The Bristol defeat was avenged, however, by a thrilling victory over the Belltowners in the return game. The splendid record of the season was climaxed by the work of the Weaver hoopsters in the state tournament. Defeating the Naugatuck and Hillhouse quintets, Weaver reached the semi-finals for the second consecutive year before being eliminated by a towering Stratford team. No other Hartford team has ever reached the semi-finals of a state basketball tournament. With such an excellent record Coach Stone and the following lettermen deserve the heartiest congratulations of the class of 1940: Capt. Smith, Giuca, Register, Spector, Dobrutsky, Hurley, Chazan, M. Cohn, H. Cohn, Hogan, Silverstein, Christino, and Managers Quinn and Tudan. [ 104 ] Season Weaver 20 New London Bulkeley 16 Weaver 29 New Britain 27 Weaver 35 Bulkeley 25 Weaver 21 Bristol 27 W eaver 28 Hartford 23 Weaver 41 Chapman Tech 46 Weaver 32 West Hartford 29 W eaver 34 New Britain 29 Weaver 31 East Hartford 27 Weaver 35 Hartford 27 W eaver 28 Bulkeley 25 W eaver 28 Hartford Trade 18 Weaver 47 Hartford Trade 31 Weaver 40 West Hartford 19 Weaver 32 Bristol 2 6 Total — 481 Total -— 386 State Toltrnament Weaver 37 Naugatuck 29 Weaver 37 Hillhouse 35 Weaver 20 Stratford 35 Total — 94 Total — 99 [ 105 ] Seated—Left to Right —Hayes, Winick, Postman, Lifset, Herman, Rosenthal, Sheketoff. Standing —Mr. Burke, Goldberg, Gladstein, Anderson, Brown, Stoltz, Coach Gipson, Borden. SWIMMING Though the swimming team did not flash through a brilliant season nor set any records the hard-plugging mermen showed a distinct improvement over last year. High scorer of the season was a Junior, Robert Brown, blond breast-stroker, who should prove a valuable asset in the pool next year. Outstanding Senior was little Harry Sheketoff, back-stroker. Other lettermen were Arthur Lifset, Richard Penning, Steven Wenick, Dudley Gaunya, and Alfred Hayes ,all free-stylers. Manager Alexander Borden deserves credit for his fine and steady work on behalf of the team. In addition to the lettermen, Alan Postman, Philip Gladstein, Harold Goldberg, Everett Anderson, Alfred Gold, Edward Burns, Leonard Rosenthal, Edwin Stoltz, and Joseph Herman were on the team. Summary Hartford High 43 W eaver 22 Meriden High 41 W eaver 25 Manchester High 49 Weaver 17 Bristol High 44 Weaver 22 Hartford High 35 Weaver 28 In appraising the swimming team’s record, we must consider the fact that Weaver has no pool of its own for practice. Also the number of candidates who try out for the team is not especially large. The fact that swimming is a relatively new sport at Weaver may, likewise, explain the lack of interest on the part of some boys. Steady improvement has been shown in the relatively short history of the sport, so that the future may find Weaver gaining fame in this activity, comparable to the successes recently achieved in football and basketball. [ 106 j ] ] BASEBALL Coach Fred Stone has some Seniors from last year’s squad on which to build a new team capable of many triumphs: namely, Max and Harry Cohn, “Irv” Spector, “Bill” Maloney, “Tootie” Goralnick, John Dobrutsky, “Joe” Giuca, Marshall, Max Hewitt, Harry Elliott and Harry Smith. Veterans not graduating include “Bud” O’Connor, “Bob” Gourley, Goldblatt, and Sullivan. Also the newcomers, Christino, Hurley, Bowers, and Scott, a Senior, should give strength to the squad. The indomitable spirit of the Green and White should carry the boys on to great heights. Jjc TRACK The beginning of a fine season for the runners and field events specialists of mentor Gipson has passed as this book goes to press. A record of victories should be compiled under the brilliant leadership of Captain “Ed” Kehoe, who graduates along with the following first team men: “Ben” Bing, Leon Cornwall, Paul Daviduke, “Baron Bob” Fitzgerald, “Matt” Hogan, “Al” Maule, “Don” McQueeney, “Fran” Moran, Werner Schnabel, Harry SheketofT and Harry Volvovitz. Several good men will be left to gain laurels again next year for our Alma Mater: namely, Arnold, Eisenberg, Green, Lewis, Patterson, Ragona, Register, and Tuohy. TENNIS Captain “Sid” Stein, aided by “Bert” Quinto, Lloyd Herlth, “Al” Spitalnick, “Bob” Dahill, “Dick” Robinson, Lester Katz and “Lew” Pessin ought to please Coach Carrier by gaining many victories this year. To live up to the reputation set by previous squads, they will have to be good indeed, but as always, we can count on them to come through for “old Weaver.” [ 107 ] GIRLS’ SPORTS SOCCER Girls’ soccer proved very successful this year. The contestants (Seniors, fifteen; Juniors, fifteen; and Sophomores, ninety-six) were separated into six teams. The girls played from 2:30-3:30. Those who played well enough to make the varsity teams were: Senior-Junior Varsity Team Lillian Darling Ruth Glazier Anita Getz Agnes Kercheis Nancy Williams Dorothy Kay Stella Calusine Sylvia Fine Eleanor Joel Betty Nolan Mary Bagdigian Sophomore Varsity Team Elaine Pose Bernice Basch Miriam Krauskopf Geraldine Duffy Roberta Kamins Florence Lassoff Selma Mag Dorothy Martino Pearl Jenkins Mae Rivkin Charlotte Ticotsky These girls received 85 points. The other girls who attended enough games received 10 points. v. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL This year twenty-four Sophomores, twenty-four Juniors, and thirteen Seniors showed up at the games. The captain of the Sophomore green team was Eleanor Farr, while Charlotte Ticotsky led the Sophomore whites. Nellie Robinson was elected captain of the Juniors, Stella Calusine of the Seniors. The outcome of the game between the Sophomore and Junior-Senior varsity was a Junior-Senior victory. In order to be qualified for the varsity, the student had to be present at five games or more, and take five showers. Twenty Sophomores qualified, three Seniors, and thirteen Juniors. The season, on the whole, was very successful. [ 108 ] BADMINTON This year, under the able chairmanship of Betty Case, a badminton club was formed. Limited to twenty members, the organization quickly filled its quota. The season proved very successful. The tournament was run in the form of a ladder. As in all minor sports, the winner, Mary Bagdigian, received 50 points; runner-up, Leona Alexander, 35 points; third in line, Marjorie Jarman 15 points. All players who were qualified obtained 10 points toward sweaters. TABLE TENNIS Thirty-one Seniors, twenty-one Juniors, and forty-six Sophomores turned out this year for table tennis. The winner of each match received five points. The winner of each group received twenty-five points, and the winner of the whole tournament received fifty points and a gold medal. The runner-up received twenty-five points and a silver medal. The finals turned out thus: Winner—Bernice Gershman, Senior; Runner-up— Bernice Basch, Sophomore. iji jc TENNIS As in badminton, the tennis tournament was run in the form of a ladder under the leadership of Sylvia Greenbaum. Since tennis is a minor sport, the point system was the same as that of badminton. This year eight courts were needed from May 6 to June 7. The 22 contestants in the tournament included girls from all three classes. [ 109 ] SOFTBALL The softball committee, headed by Anita Getz, drew up the rules and regulations this year. The season ran from May 6 to June 5. The turnout was large, with the Sophomores being in a large majority. Games were played every day except Tuesday. The varsity team received 50 points, the winning team 25 points, and each player 10 points. Unfortunately, the season ends so late that the members of the varsity team cannot be n amed here. GIRLS’ LETTER AWARDS January awards were given late this year as there were many obstacles in the path of the Girls’ Leaders’ Corps. Nevertheless, those fortunate enough to merit school sweaters received them very enthusiastically despite the delay. Two girls received chevrons this year as they had obtained sweaters last year. They are Sylvia Greenbaum with 407 points and Anne Delekta with 290 points. Those who were entitled to sweaters this year are: Agnes Kircheis, Betty Case, Stella Calusine, Anita Getz, Elizabeth Lewis, Dorothy Kay, 295 points 256 points 250 points 240 points 220 points 215 points It is indeed an honor to sport a Weaver sweater. “The Portal” offers congratu¬ lations, on behalf of all the students and the faculty, to these deserving girls. [ no ] CLUBS ART-CRAFTS CLUB The Art-Crafts Club encourages interest in the arts and develops stronger friendship among the students who enjoy expressing their creative natures. Faculty Adviser — Miss H. Haselton President —Anthony Melluzzo Vice-President —Eugene Macaluso Secretary —Eleanor Beckanstin Treasurer —Lawrence Douville Senior Members: David Alperin, Eleanor Beckanstin, Fran¬ ces Cohen, Kathryn Faulkner, Eugene Macaluso, Anthony Melluzzo, Werner Schna¬ bel, Beatrice Teicher, John Weaver, Dana Johnson, Arline Kagan, Tina Maimone, Shirley Curry, Dorothy Hills, Miriam Lantz, Albertine Poulin, Fanny Weiss, Roslyn Pessin, Jules Frank, Barbara Kimenker, Molly Paster. ASTRONOMY CLUB The newly-formed Astronomy Club in¬ tends to increase interest in the subject and to furnish more time for observation of the stars and planets. Faculty Adviser —Mr. Dow President —Augustine Giusani Vice-President —Robert Barrett Secretary —Robert Fitzgerald Treasurer —Leo Hasenfratz Program —Jules Frank Senior Members: Augustine Giusani, Robert Barrett, Robert Fitzgerald, Leo Flasenfratz, Daniel Franchi, Jules Frank, Harry Herzfeld, Werner Schna¬ bel, Roy Werner, Edward Berman, Sidney Meister, Samuel Schulman, Avriam Scharr, Helen Weinstein, Rosalind Singer, Ruth Glazier, Charlotte Stino, Frances Browne, Rita Andreota, Ida Darling. LEARNING THAT ARTISTIC TOUCH [ HI ] CLUBS BOYS’ BIOLOGY CLUB AND GIRLS’ BIOLOGY CLUB The object of these clubs is to supplement the work of the biology classes and to pro¬ mote further knowledge in the field and branches of biology. Faculty Advisers —Mr. Baker, Miss Hub¬ bard, Miss Bodurtha Boys’ President —George Rosenblatt Vice-President —Henry Keeney Treasurer —Robert Brown Secretary — Hyman Cohen Girls’ President —Marie Adams Vice-President —Ruth Glazier Treasurer —Betty Lopez Secretary —Florence Meister Senior Members: Leo Bachner, Irving Burness, Hyman Cohen, Robert Fitzgerald, Joseph Schenck. Marie Adams, Leona Alexander, Harriet Danen, Anne Flanagan, Leona Fineberg, Claire Basch, Bernice Gershman, Esther Gershman, Ruth Glazier, Virginia Hayes, Enid Brooks. BOYS’ GLEE CLUB AND GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB The purpose of the Boys’ and the Girls’ Glee Clubs is to develop the vocal capabili¬ ties of their members, to cultivate a keener sense of appreciation for the aesthetic, and to promote good fellowship. Faculty Adviser —Miss Duguid Boys’ President —George Solomon Vice-President —Barney Lapp Secretary —Milton Wolf Treasurer —Irving Kelman Accompanist —William Cohen Girls’ President— Jane Dwin Vice-President —Sylvia Greenbaum Secretary —Esther Martino Treasurer —Ethel Freeman Accompanist —Lillian Zimmerman Senior Members: Everett Anderson, Jack Chazan, Alvin Sisk, George Solomon, Alan Postman, Milton Wolf, Jerome Goldberg, Norman Gross, Irving Burness, Leon Cornwall, Leo Bachner. Jane Dwin, Frances Browne, Rosalyn Ascher, Esther Gershman, Esther Martino, Sylvia Greenbaum, Rosalyn Kruh, Ethel Freeman, Louise Jones. THIS ISN’T SWING! MAYBE A FUTURE STRAUSS! [ 112 ] CLUBS SUCH INDUSTRY! IT’S ONLY A PICTURE! C. H. L. S. The Caroline Hewins’ Literary Society seeks to promote the study and interest in all kinds of literary work. Faculty Adviser —Miss Bean President — Jean McKenzie Vice-President and Treasurer — Anne Lynch Secretary — Antonina Uccello Senior Members: Elaine Clark, Miriam Giber, Mary Gilli- gan, Thelma Goldstein, Dorothy Lopez, Anne Lynch, Jean McKenzie, Ruby Neiditz, Avriam Scharr, Antonina Uccello, Shirley Welson, Ruth Zongola, Barbara Zimmerman, Beatrice Poriss, Phyllis Selvin, Ruby Carroll, Estelle Graff, Roslyn Kruh, Shirley Sowal- sky, Doris Gelman. CHESS CLUB The north corner of the lunchroom is re¬ served for the members of the Chess Club who seek to develop a higher form of con¬ centration, and a mature form of recreation. Faculty Adviser — Mr. Clapp President and Treasurer — Sidney Stein Vice-President and Secretary — Jesse Ginsberg Senior Members: Bernard Bloom, Bertram Quinto, Jacob Ginsberg, Donald Rosenblatt, Robert Ber¬ man, Irving Bernstein, Leo Bachner. T [ 113 ] CLUBS WEAVER’S EDISONS AND MADAME CURIES CHEMISTRY CLUB The main function of the Chemistry Club is to further interest in the science of chem¬ istry. Discussions are held at meetings, and numerous experiments are performed by the various members and outside speakers. Faculty Adviser — Mr. Parks President —Gerald Perlysky Vice-President —Bernard Wilkens Secretary —Alfred Gold Treasurer —Milly Romanoff Senior Members: Everett Anderson, Irving Aronson, Frances Banton, Robert Barrett, Irving Bernstein, Bernard Bloom, Alexander Borden, Vivian Burgess, Richard Byrne, Betty Case, Marjorie Christensen, Florence Fichman, Christine Gary, Doris Gelman, Harold Grant, Adrian Greenberg, Max Greenberg, Norman Gross, Leo Hasenfratz, Harry Herzfeld, Blossom Hurwitz, Marjorie Jarman, Arline Kagan, Jo¬ seph Kagan, Dorothy Kay, Norman Lear, Hil¬ da Lund, Annette Manheim, Albert Maule, Elizabeth Murray, Gerald Perlysky, Donald Rosenblatt, Harry Sheketoff, Jacob Siegel, Albert Waxman, Albert Gold, William Wein, Bernard Wilkins, Inez Worrell, Barbara Zim¬ merman, Ruth Zongola, Cecelia Caputo, Virginia Faulkner, Hope Sheintop, Kurt Strauss, Irving Wasserman. GIRLS’ LEAGUE The Girls’ League was formed to promote friendship and goodwill among the girls of the school. A wide and varied program is planned by the different groups into which the League is divided. Faculty Advisers — Miss Faith Talcott, Miss Hood, Miss Mansfield, Miss Har- tin. Miss Drisko, Miss Taft, Miss Kov¬ ner, Miss Goggin President —Elaine Clark First Vice-President —Lillian Darling Second Vice-President —Dorothy Lopez Third Vice-President —Roslyn Mandell Secretary — Hazel Duffy Treasurer —Hilda Lund Senior Member —Hope Sheintop Junior Member— Dorothy Heller Sophomore Member —Davida Schatz [ H4 ] CLUBS THE THESPIANS TAKE TIME OUT FROM WORK! CAMERA CLUB The purpose of the Camera Club is to pro¬ mote a greater interest in photography and a better understanding of the technicalities connected with printing and developing. Faculty Adviser — Mr. Van Schaack President — Alfred Gold Vice-President — David Kinsler Secretary — Joseph Schenck Treasurer —Winifred Ziff Senior Members: Alfred Gold, Joseph Schenck, Harry She- ketoff, Albert Waxman, Milton Wolf, Blair Saunders, Roslyn Kruh, Winifred Ziff, Avriam Scharr. DRAMATIC CLUB The Dramatic Club was formed to study and present good drama. The club presents one play for the public yearly, and numerous short plays and skits to entertain its own members and guests. Faculty Adviser — Mr. Crowell President — Harry Skeketoff Vice-President and Treasurer — LIarvey Rock Secretary — Ruby Carroll Senior Members: Anne Lynch, Eleanor Beckanstin, Doris Gelman, Barbara Kimenker, Harry Sheke- toff, Jerome Goldberg, George Solomon, Malcolm Mosesson, Theodore Goldstein, Ruby Carroll, Augustine Giusani, Annette Manheim, Harvey Rock. [ ] CLUBS CONCILIUM ROMANUM The purpose of the Latin Club is to pro¬ mote interest in Roman life and customs; to understand better the practical and cultural value of Latin, and to interest the members in the continuation of the study. A paper is published called the Acta Concili. Faculty Adviser — Miss Conklin Consuls —Leonard Rosenthal, Harold Margolin Quaestores —Edward Burns, Dorothy Lopez Censor —Lillian Wynn Senior Members: Harold Margolin, Dorothy Lopez, Leonard Rosenthal, Theodore Goldstein, Eleanor Israel, Kenneth Paulovich. FRENCH CLUB The purpose of the French Club is to pro¬ mote interest in that country and language. Meetings are held and unusual and unique programs are presented. Faculty Adviser — Miss Phillips President —Vivian Burgess Vice-President —Elaine Solomon Secretary —Antonina Uccello Treasurer —Stuart Schaffman Senior Members: Adrian Greenberg, Leon Tulin, Vivian Burgess, Arline Kagan, Gloria Composto, Estelle Graff, Eleanor Israel, Elaine Solo¬ mon, Ruby Neiditz, Antonina Uccello. DEBATING CLUB The purpose of the Debating Club is to de¬ velop the ability to speak well before a group and to learn the value of debate in broaden¬ ing the personality. Faculty Adviser — Miss Sheehan President —Irving Aronson Vice-President —Norman Lear Secretary —Adolph Moore Treasurer — Stuart Schaffman Senior Members: Hyman Cohen, Irving Aronson, Leo Bach- ner, Theodore Goldstein, Kenneth Paulovich, Norman Lear, Alvin Sisk, Kurt Strauss, Jerome Goldberg. GIRLS’ LEADERS’ CORPS The Girls’ Leaders’ Corps is a group of girls active in athletics. Many sports are played and letter awards are made after each sport. Sweaters with Weaver “W’s” are awarded to girls with the highest number of points which they may acquire through par¬ ticipation in the various sports. Faculty Adviser — Miss Wakefield President —Agnes Kircheis Vice-President an d Treasurer — Ann Delekta Secretary —Ellen Snigg Senior Members: Lillian Darling, Dorothy Ciccone, Dorothy Kay, Agnes Kircheis, Anne Delekta, Ellen Snigg, Sylvia Greenbaum, Betty Case, Loretta Ferrigno, Claire Basch, Inez Worrell, Betty Lewis, Barbara Kimenker, Anita Getz, Blanche Starr, Stella Calusine, Grace David¬ son, Shirley Hickman, Hilda Lund. [ H6 ] CLUBS BOYS’ COMMERCIAL CLUB The Boys’ Commercial Club promotes good fellowship, upholds the ideals of Weav¬ er, and increases interest in business and commercial lines. Faculty Adviser —Mr. Waring President —Zalman Bass Vice-President —George Tudan Secretary —Charles Stewart Treasurer —John Moreno Senior Members: Zalman Bass, Jacob Ginsberg, Jacob Lebovitz, Irving Patronsky, Milton Shu- marsky, Samuel Shulman, James Siegal. GIRLS’ BUSINESS CLUB The Girls’ Business Club gives all girls taking the commercial course a common in¬ terest to link the school work with the prac¬ tical business world. Many speakers from local commercial establishments are invited to talk to the club, and numerous teas and parties are held. Faculty Advisers — Miss Gilman, Miss Goodwin, Miss Van Deusen President —Leah Ger Vice-President and Treasurer — Mary Gilligan Secretary —Ethel Shein NIMBLE FINGERS BEAT THE KEYS! HONOR SOCIETY The object of the Honor Society is to cre¬ ate an enthusiasm for scholarship and to en¬ courage the development of character in the pupil. Students are elected on the basis of character, leadership, scholastic ability, and service to the school. Faculty Adviser —Mr. Burke President —Theodore Goldstein Vice-President —Augustine Giusani Secretary —Rose Brenner GIRLS’ BUSINESS CLUB Senior Members: Leah Ger, Lois Davison, Elaine Clark, Shirley Rechtschafer, Leah Ratner, Anne Delekta, Jeanette O ' Brien, Elizabeth D’Abato, Mary Gilligan, Miriam Giber, Marion Bachrach, Marion Nolan, Sarah Poritz, Tina Maimone, Mary Short, Barbara Wadlund, May Lebovitz, Ellen Snigg, Roslyn Mandell, Rose Brenner, Ruby Carroll, Frances Montano, Sylvia Brown, Ethel Free¬ man, Cecelia Manzo, Myrtle Bobrow, Miriam Baidack, Esther Martino, Lillian Darling, Harriet Danen. [ H7 ] THESE WEAVERITES CAN REALLY COOK, BOYS! MISS FRASER’S GROUP OF HAPPY SEAMSTRESSES [ ] INGLESIDE CLUB RADIO CLUB The Ingleside Club represents those do¬ mestically minded girls of the Home Eco¬ nomics classes. Many interesting activities are planned and carried out by this group. Faculty Adviser — Miss Clough President — Betty Brody Vice-President and Treasurer — Faye Weiss Secretary — Selma Zieky Senior Members: Ruth Somer, Virginia Faulkner, Adele Rome, Cecelia Caputo, Betty Brody, Fanny Weiss, Sylvia Glassman, Frances Banton, Barbara Henderson. The newly formed Radio Club develops an interest in “ham radio” broadcasting, and also it teaches the members how to make equipment. There are about twenty members and meetings are held every Tuesday. Faculty Adviser — Miss Fraser President —Julius Galinsky Vice-President — Kurt Strauss Secretary — Irving Cohen Treasurer —Sidney Meister Senior Members: Kurt Strauss, Alexander Borden, Sidney Meister. Seated—Left to Right —Wynn, Lear, Israel, Goldstein, Brenner, Worshoufsky. Standing —Duncan, Poritz, Rosenblatt, Ratner, Paulovich, H. Margolin, Rock, Gershman, Stewart, Dadiskos, E. Margolin, Backner, Goodman, Silver. THE LOOKOUT BOARD An industrious group of people comprise the staff of the school paper. This board col¬ lects all the school news and produces our ever popular “Lookout.” Faculty Advisers — Miss O’Hara, Mr. Stanley Co-Editors— Eleanor Israel, Theodore Goldstein Co-Business Managers — Paul Borstein, Julius Fegelman MATINEE DANCE COMMITTEE Matthew Hogan, Chairman Senior Members: Loretta Ferrigno, Blanche Starr, Dorothy Ciccone, Roslyn Kruh, Jean McKenzie, Au¬ gustine Giusani, Theodore Goldstein. [ ] SOUP’S ON! COME AND GET IT! STUDIOUS SENIORS STUDYING STRENUOUSLY! [ 120 ] DO YOU REMEMBER “THE BLACK HOLE?” ROOM 159 ROOTIN’ FOR DEAR OLD WEAVER! [ 121 ] THIS PICTURE SHOULD HAVE SOUND EFFECTS! A VOTE OF THANKS Although excellent art work has each year been an outstanding feature of The Portal , the superior work of the ’40 Portal probably surpasses the artistic contents of preceding classbooks, and justly deserves the highest possible praise. Thus, The Portal, representing the entire senior class, extends a sincere vote of thanks to the Art Department and especially to those students who have added much to the pages of this book by their exceptional work, namely, Anthony Melluzzo, Gordon Sousa, Frances Cohen, Eleanor Beckanstin, Grace Essman, Edward Kehoe, Charlotte Stino, Albertine Poulin, Mary BenMaor, Charlotte Moline, David Alperin, Beatrice Kostin, Lawrence Douville, Dorothy Hills, Eugene Macaluso, John Weaver, Tina Maimone, Shirley Tone, Dana Johnson, Ervin Screen, Robert Behm, Thomas Farr, Eileen McClory, Shirley Curry. The Portal offers a special vote of thanks to Miss Helen Haselton and Miss Marjorie Ingle, without whose invaluable guidance such excellent art work would have been impossible. A third vote of thanks is due those persons who contributed the splendid “candid shots” that add so much spice to the contents of the ’40 Portal. All of the senior pictures contained in the album section, most of the faculty pictures, and many of the group pictures were taken by Loring Studio. A few of the faculty pictures are by Bachrach and John Haley. [ 122 ] IDEAL GIRL OL 1940 She should have: Leona Alexander ' s Hair Elaine Clark ' s Complexion Ruth Cohen ' s Eyes Muriel Goldman ' s Nose Betty St. Pierre ' s Mouth Claire Basch ' s Teeth Enid Brooks ' Dimples Ida Epstein ' s Chin Doris Gelman ' s Figure Blanche Starr’s Dancing Ability Sylvia Greenbaum ' s Athletic Ability Dorothy Lopez ' s Poise Frances Brown ' s Voice Ruby Neiditz ' s Clothes Eleanor Israel ' s Vocabulary Beatrice Poriss ' Individuality Lillian Darling ' s Enthusiasm Adeline Levy ' s Altruism Anne Lynch ' s Sincerity Marie Adams ' Wit Elaine Solomon ' s Conscientiousness Antonina Ucello ' s Congeniality Ruby Carroll ' s Good Nature Roslyn Kruh ' s Personality Rose Brenner ' s Business Ability [ 124 ] IDEAL BOY OF 1940 He should have: Leon Cooperman ' s Hair Morris Beckys Complexion Joseph Giuca ' s Eyes Augustine Giusani ' s Nose Kenneth Paulovich ' s Mouth Harold Cohn ' s Teeth Werner Schnabel ' s Dimples Jack Yacavone ' s Chin Edward Brynga ' s Physique Adrian Greenberg ' s Dancing Ability Robert Barrett ' s Poise Micliael Randazzo ' s Voice Hyman Goralnick ' s Clothes Milton Wolf ' s Tact David Alperin ' s Artistic Ability Theodore Goldstein ' s Enthusiasm Joseph Schenck ' s Vocabulary Norman Lear ' s Wit Harold Margolin ' s Conscientiousness Leon Tulin ' s Congeniality Albert Maule ' s Loyalty William Maloney ' s Athletic Ability Paul Borstein ' s Good Nature Harry Smith ' s Personality James Siegal ' s Business Ability [ 125 ] From the top, left to right, reading down— -Jean McKenzie and Anne Lynch survey the field. “Teddy” doing his stuff. Three lassies looking pretty. Santa Claus visits Weaver. The Weaver band! Dubey tooting. The Camera Club gets “shot.” Claire Messier alone, how come? Session room 215 looks up from work! NOTES FROM A THREE YEAR DIARY 1937 September 8 — In Weaver at last! Got lost twice before I caught on. They tell me that I’m a (and they hiss the word) Sophomore. September 9 — Attacked from the rear by a swinging door. October 1 — Exposed myself to Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” and “Hamlet.” October 7 —Senior-Sophomore party for girls. Boys must shift for themselves! November 11 — Armistice Day. We win Weaver-Bulkeley football game 13-0! Hartford High is rearing its ugly head. November 25 — We lost 18-0. Ach! December 1 — Parts of “Silas Marner” dramatized by Mr. Owen’s English III class over the air. December 25 — Christmas . . . and I got those horrible ties again! 1938 February 6 — Students and faculty mourn the untimely death of Mr. Sisson of the science department. March .... — The girls sing “Bei mir bin ich schon.” How wrong they are! April 7 -—Now we have got a good paper. “The Lookout” has streamlined its headlines. May 2 — Two Weaver students conspicuous in State Latin contest. L. Rosenthal bags one of the prizes. June 24 — Wonder of wonders! I’m a Junior! September 7 — Four cheers! Session room is on first floor. This means two more seconds of sleep each morning! September 8 — Were we ever like these Sophomores? September 21 — Hurricane! Flood!! Keney Park is a mess. And Weaver closed!!! 1 127 | September 23 — Three guardsmen attempt to throw me off a dyke. Imagine their chagrin when I shoved my pass in their faces! September 27 — Went to book room to recover a lost book and discovered Miss Kovner there. Lost another! October 6 —- “Dutch” Schaeffer’s band plays at first Lookout dance. Hep, hep. October 27 — Weird goings on at Girls’ League Hallowe’en party. November 10 — Startled out of my wits when Mr. Burke threatened us with no homework if we win the Weaver-Bulkeley game. November 11 — Armistice Day . . . and again we defeat Bulkeley. Score 13-7. No homework! November 24 — We are hot stuff! We downed H.P.H.S. and became City Champions all in one day. December 16 — That Highway Survey drives two-thirds of Weaver potty. Anyway, Mr. Van Schaack’s (and his English V class) picture was in the “Times (Secret: Those “blanks” they were “filling out” were blank.) 1939 January 1 — H. N. Y! Resolved: Never to pun again. January 2 — “Shadrack, Meshach, and Abednigo” is sung by all. B. Saunders observes: “I thought they put fish on a Shadrack.” January 6 — Heard Mischa Tulin and his Theramin. Just the thing for the tired violinist—same sounds produced by waving the hands. February 14 — Sent six Valentines to “the only girl” (but to six different addresses!) February 20 — Hmm. We’re the City Champs in basketball too! April 14 — Junior-Faculty Tea held ’midst hollyhocks this year. April 21 — Junior Prom. Excellent in spite of much toe-dancing. May 17 — Disguised myself as a sheet of music and crashed Choir concert. June 23 — Seniors at last! I 128 1 WOULDN’T IT BE AMUSING IF: Hyman were coming instead of Cohen. “Dan were weekly instead of Daly. Betty were marvelous instead of Devine. Howard were foolish instead of Sage. Mary were tall instead of Short. Edward were tin instead of Silver. Mary hadn’t BenMaor, but less. Jack were leading instead of Ci-iazan. “Dick would extinguish and never Byrne. Jules were false instead of Frank. Alfred were iron pyrites instead of Gold. Beatrice were sea instead of Land. “Bette would pull instead of Puslie. William were tea instead of Wein. Merrill would stay and never Rome. Dorothy were valleys instead of Hills. Marjorie were queen instead of King. Beatrice were solid instead of Poriss. Enid were rivers instead of Brooks. Sylvia were green instead of Brown. Sophie were dogs instead of Katz. Milton were a lamb instead of a Wolf. Betty were a box instead of a Case. Thomas were a merchant instead of a Barber. “Bill were a pile instead of a Stack. Ethel were a slave and not a Freeman. Miriam were a knife and not a Lantz.. Burt were a pistol and not a Cannon. Zalman were a cod and not a Bass. Harvey were a boulder instead of a Rock. Blanche were a planet and not a Starr. Bernard were a plant and not a Bloom. Elaine were the manager and not the Clark. Mildred were a Packard and not a Ford. Edith were a laborer and not a Forman. Mary were a lung a?id not a Gill. Florence were a meat-man and not a Fichman. Roslyn were the captain and not the Kruh. “Stan” were a plumber and not a Mason. Ruby were a ballad and not a Carroll. Pauline were a baker and not a Miller. Mildred were a bushel and not a Peck. [ 129 ] Pino-KEHOE’s Experiences Once upon a time in a KRUHed BROWN hut, there lived a very WEISS man who was a carpenter and a WEAVER of great sGILL named GER-PETRO. This man lived happily with his SAGE wife, and they had all they desired except children. Both longed for a sMAULE boy. One evening Mrs. GER-PETRO, who was a SINGER, was CRONIN a CARROLL when suddenly HER MAN sprang up, sMACKing over a sTUL IN the room, and he shouted, “I’m going to make a boy from a piece of KIRKWOOD. I’ll HEW ITT and SLITT it until it looks as if he IS RAEL.” He worked hard and when the CLARK BINGed eleven, he had finished a puppet. He named the boy Pino-KEHOE. On his way to bed, GER-PETRO noticed that the wishing STARR was in the “HIMMEL” BLAUn about by the WEINd. He repeated this verse: STARR light, STARR bright—first STARR I see tonight, I wish I may, I wish I might have the wish I wish tonight. I wish this little POSTMAN with the ADAMS-apple of wood, Might become a boy who’ll shine like chROME and be very good. Later a DELECTAble looking fairy clothed in a GOLD FARBric could be seen sCURRYing down the path of GOLD-sPECKed moonbeams. She flew through the window PANE and LUNDed in the room where the wooden Pino-KEHOE lay. Touching him with her SILVER WANNd she said, “You’ll have life, but you will be only a wooden MORAN until you have proven yourself a BRAVER MAN than the ordinary fellow.” Pino-KEHOE said, “SCHENCK you” and the fairy disappeared. Pino-KEHOE aBANTONed the spot where he was and began to TERRANOVA. He fell off the bench. The clattering sound of his wooden body awoke MEISTER GER-PETRO who fLYNCHed when he found his puppet could talk. Joyously he danced and WALLACEd about as he shouted “MA SON! MA SON!” The following day Pino-KEHOE SAUNDERS over DA HILL to look over the VICINOty about the house. All went well with the lad, until on the CONNERS of COHN and COHEN Streets he saw a GORE1, a typical DARLING —vivacious, flirtatious, and curvacious—and her car was STOLTZ! Now since Pino- KEHOE had never been made aWARE of the charms of the GEORGEous sex, he foolishly fell in love. Her name was de MOLINE. She was a STINOgrapher and the daughter of a LEARy, gRUSSOme man by the name of GROSSIfeld who, being very stingy, thought only of “MAIMONEy.” After gLANTZing at this puppet who could speak, in a JAFFE she began to scheme. She decided to LURIE him over and GARY him to her father to use in his show. She WINICKed and BECKoned, “HY MAN, give my SCHARRiot a PUSH Eh?” The love-STACK Pino-KEHOE stepped right into the trap laid by [ 131 ] HOR WITZ by POULINg the car all the way to her house. Her father was surBRICEd, and before Pino-KEHOE knew what had happened, he was being taught to act with GROSSIfeld as his TEICHER. Being sMART IN Opera and other stage work, he found his tasks easy. The night after his successful opening he became homesick and decided to return to his parents. When GROSSIfeld heard of this, his eyes grew hard, and SNIGGering wickedly, he locked poor Pino-KEHOE in a dog house. BROOKS of tears streamed down his cheeks as his heart was HOYEt, and he was dePRESSed. Late that night, the fairy came from the WHITE stars to asSISK Pino-KEHOE. “How did you get here?” she asked. He said that two men attacked him with a GROBARD as he was crossing a RED FIELD. As he spoke, his nose began to grow. As he continued his weird tale, his nose, which was of an unusual FORM ANd length anyway, continued to grow. Finally when it became too heavy to hold up, he lay down. The good fairy, being perfectly FRANK, explained to him that, as was the CASE, every time he lied his nose would increase two inches. Pino-KEHOE promised to be good and honest if she would only make him a FREE MAN and make his nose SHORT again.. Pino-KEHOE returned home much to the joy of the GER-PETROs, who presented him a new suit with a BL CKL AND a belt. All went well for six months, until there arose a FRANCHIp between Pino- KEHOE and some drug store cowboys. One afternoon the rumor spread through the gang that a ship was in harbor which would BRYNG A group of fellows to an island where there was no school—only drugstores, sunshine, terBECKER, and roller coasters with everything KOSTIN nothing. Any boy who wasn’t BASCHful or BLASE could go. When the moon was high and the town asleep, SOMER the boys, about a GROSS, could be seen slipping out of their windows. Among these lads was our own Pino-KEHOE. The boat left at the witching hour, midnight, with nothing stirring but the SIE GALs. After reaching the island, the young men began their life without any reSPONZObility. DALY they did the six things they wanted to do most: 1. sleeping; 2. eating; 3. holding TUREK meets; 4. KATZing butterflies; 5. licKING lollypops; and 6. doing the LAMBERTh walk. [ 132 ] One afternon Pino-KEHOE was CHAZAN a SCOTTch TERRYior under a BLOOMing ROSEbush and feeling very BOARD when suddenly he began to see his buddies change into elephants right in front of him. Perspiration dripped from his PORISS. Pino-KEHOE’s only hope was to find the MAPIERrajah. His hopes DWINdled away upon discovering the COUNTRYMAN and his son herding the elephants onto a vessel. He learned that a mystic powder, prepared on a magic sTOLVE with an electric BYRNEr had been put into their WEINSTEINs, which caused the boys to DI AN A beast, either a WOLF or an elephant, to appear. Pino- KEHOE, who disliked this wine, had escaped this terrible TUREK. He fled into the seas with NO LANd in sight. He swam and floated for weeks aMITZ ZALMAN, BASS, SOLOMON, and CONNORS. This was a STRAN On him until he, half- fROSEN, finally reached LAND without A SCHERt. He discovered that his parents had been cast onto some unknown island. Their small RAFFt had been wrecked, after their SALES were blown to shreds, on ROCKs during their search for him. Although he still had a KRONICK COLT ON his chest from his sea voyage, and although the sea was choppy, Pino-KEHOE set out in a WASSEL BAIDACKed with flags to search for his beloved parents. He sneezed often like this “KIRCHEIS!” He risked his life many times as he toured the seven seas sCANNON the horizon, going from island to island, traveled up MONTANOs and down DAHILLs. Setback after setback took place, but as each came, all he did was to SHEK ET OFF and start anew. At last he arrived at an island with a HAYES about it, and with a flag on one of the HILLS. He recognized that it must be a distress signal. No sooner had he landed than he was hugged and kissed by Mr. and Mrs. GER-PETRO, who had been existing on JARM ANd CROCKERS. The fairy then appeared and she “BENOITed” him, and said that he had proved himself worthy to BIE DER MAN of real flesh and blood by showing reSPECT OR love for his folks. Pino-KEHOE said, “I promise never to leave the house unless I have a SHAPIROne.” Mrs. GER-PETRO AND ER SON were at last reunited. The fond mother happily smiled and said, “WEL SON, let’s go home.” And they did, and they lived happily ever after. — Contributed, by “Ted” Goldstein [ 133 | IT’S A FREE COUNTRY! OR THIS IS OUR OPINION Theodore Goldstein Paetl Borstein Kenneth Paulovich Adrian Greenberg Edward Brynga William Maloney Hyman Goralnick Everett Anderson Joseph Schenck Jerome Goldberg Max Hewitt Roy Werner Harold Margolin Norman Lear Adrian Greenberg Leonard Rosenthal Matthew Hogan Harry Smith Augustine Giusani Harvey Rock Milton Wolf George Solomon Theodore Goldstein Kenneth Paulovich Harold Margolin Most Popular Most Congenial Best Looking Liveliest Most Sophisticated Best Athlete Best Dressed Most Serious Most Angelic Most Bombastic Cutest Most Capable Wittiest Best Dancer Frankest Most Nonchalant Best Personality Most Studious Flightiest Most Likely to Succeed Done Most for Weaver Anne Lynch Claire Bascli Hope Sheintop Lillian Darling Burt Cannon Sylvia Greenbaum Ruby Neiditz Ruth Suisman Hilda Lund All of Them “Betty” St. Pierre Dorothy Lopez Marie Adams Blanche Starr Shirley Welson Beatrice Poriss Jean McKenzie Vivian Burgess Rita Andreotta Dorothy Lopez Elaine Clark Eleanor Israel Anne Lynch [ 135 ] HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR SENIOR YEAR September 6 — School opened today and frankly it’s good to be back in the old groove again. September 11— Those Lookout canvassers have started to do their duty. Woe betide the skinflints! September 21 — The Girls’ League, which was organized fifteen years ago, has commenced its annual membership drive. September 26 — I see by the papers that we’re in for a hard winter. Well, let it freeze. We have our love to keep us warm. Don’t hit me! September 30 — Weaver’s football team won its first victory today over Hall High. Score 20-0. October 4 — Kenneth Paulovich and Harold Margolin were elected editor-in- chief, and business manager, respectively, of “ The Portal.” October 6 — The Gipsonmen of Weaver secured the Interscholastic Champion¬ ship of the State at Storrs today. More power to them. October 11 — Attended Senior-Soph party today and enjoyed myself immensely. Felt quite the Senior with my bashful Soph. October 23 — The Honor Society elected “Teddy” Goldstein president and there isn’t a more well-liked chap in Weaver. October 27 —Group III G. L. sponsored a Hallowe’en Party last night with an eerie Hall of Horrors. Courage bolstered, I dared to attend and had the time of my (rather) young life. October 31 — Saw Majahara and am still trying to figure out the last trick. What a whiz! November 4 — Latest of Weaver’s football victories occurred today against Wilby. Score 19-0. November 7 — Portal Board chose the Loring Studio for our classbook photos. This is, also, the beginning of the end. November 10 — First Biology Club of Weaver was well started on its way yesterday. November 11 — Green eleven stopped Bulkeley by a 12-6 score. Hooray for our side! November 20 — All clubs are cooperating in Girls’ League Bazaar. November 29 -— Oh, what a wonderful morning! Weaver trimmed Hartford and started Thanksgiving Day off right for Weaverites. [ 136 ] December 8 — Entertainments, refreshments, exhibits, and boy, what fun! The whole high school turned out at the Girls’ League Bazaar, including Monsieur Burke. December 11 — “The Portal” was dedicated to Miss Small and Mr. Baker today and we couldn’t have done better. December 12 — Anne Lynch, a swell friend, has been named to represent Weaver in the D. A. R. drawing. December 24 — Christmas Vacation started today. It’s admittedly very welcome. December 29 — Wish I knew the “Johnny” that Bonny Baker sings about. January 1 — Happy New Year all. This is the last half for most of us and it’s bound to be memorable. January 11 — Bernice Gershman won the ping-pong tournament, thus keeping the victory in Senior territory. January 22 — Half-year seniors are preparing to leave. Bye to a great crowd. January 25 — Lookout dance to bid adieu to departing Seniors. January 26 — Slept ’til twelve, Blessed Holiday! February 8 — Heard Mr. George Elias at assembly today. He was very interest¬ ing and impressed upon us our good fortune to be living in America. February 14 —- Weaver’s hoopsters won the city championship yesterday. What a wonderful year to graduate! February 22 — Attended the Dramatic Club’s brilliant presentation of “Seven Sisters” this evening. February 23 —- Week’s vacation started today. Whoops-a-daisy! February 26 — Clark Gable and Vivian Leigh in “Gone With The Wind.” Ohhhhhhh! March 12 — Weaver certainly shone in yesterday’s oratorical contest when Lear, Cohen, and White placed first, second, and third, respectively. March 15 — The Annual Hop sponsored by the Girls’ League in honor of the hoopsters was a hugh success. March 16 — President of the class of 1940 is Augustine Giusani. March 19 — “King” Lear won the Hartford County title in the Legion Oratori¬ cal Contest. Mostest of the bestest, “Norm.” March 29 — Laughter, applause, gaiety, and the frankly h’amateurish show was on. And, undoubtedly, a good time was had by all. [ 137 ] April 1 — Even the supposedly grown-up Seniors can’t resist trying a prank or two. April 3 — Kenneth Paulovich and Harold Margolin were named Valedictorian and Salutatorian of 1940. Swell boys, those. April 9 — The Junior Faculty Tea was held with great success, but the Seniors had their day last year. April 15 — Graduation essays were due today. May the best men (or women) win! April 19 — Spotted quite a few Seniors at the Junior Prom. They just can’t keep away! April 26 ■— Vacation started today, hooray, hooray. May 6 — The baseball season is well on its way and we’re all rootin’ for our team. May 10 — The Art-Grafts Club held its annual dance tonight with a circus setting. Popcorn! Peanuts! May 16 — The speakers for graduation were announced in today’s Lookout. Two boys and five girls! May 30 — Our last Memorial Day at Weaver, or off from Weaver, I should say. June 20 — Glass night and Portals were distributed. I’m aware of lump in my throat and I can’t imagine why. June 22 — Everything was so wonderful at the Senior Reception. That lump is still there and now I know why. June 25 -— The final step, the last mile! From here, we’re on our own. Good luck to all. June 26 — Alumni Reception and it’s all over. Now we are Alumni too! f 138 | mmm From the top, left to right, reading down —First four, the Prom. All dressed up for the Prom. The Weaver gym as a beautiful flower garden. Harvey Rock as a “Soph”! Daviduke looks— at something. Remember this tree? Happy on their way to school! The Weaver Band “at work” entertaining. IS IT JUST A DREAM? “Well, I’m finally here! The heavy traffic slowed me up considerably. It actually too k twenty minutes to do the 200 miles! What a time people used to have years ago with those—oh, yes—automobiles! Now to find a hanging-space for my Gyro-bile, and I’ll go into the studio. “What a crowd here! Say, that usher with the lollypop in his mouth looks familiar! Yes, I’ve seen that all-day sucker before somewhere. Why, it’s Donald Rosenblatt. Donald, why are you ushering? Oh, you’re writing a book ‘They Gave Him a Ticketstub’; and you want to get the usher’s viewpoint. You always were original, weren’t you? “Here comes the announcer onto the stage. Am I seeing things, or have I met him before?” “Hello, ladies and gentlemen of the audience. This is America’s foremost tele¬ vision announcer, Norman M. Lear, about to open this evening’s memorable cere- monies, which will mark the first world-wide telecast ever made. Yes, great strides have been taken since 1940, when television was limited to a fifty mile radius. The greatest experts despaired of ever increasing the scope of transmission. Then a new group of brilliant scientists entered the field. They had new ideas and attacked the problem diligently from all angles. Despite the scoffing of all, they didn’t give up. And today, thanks to the unceasing work of those intrepid men, Robert Kirkwood, Frederick Finkelstein, and Marvin Cornfield, who developed the super-trans-ultra beam, we shall see a new era in international communication opened before our eyes. One moment, please. Here comes a messenger with a Schnabel-graph. It is a missive of congratulations from President Mason of the United States of Europe! Since our [ 140 ] chief engineer, Alexander Borden, informs us that there will be a delay of ten minutes for technical adjustments, I will point out a few of the many celebrities in the audience. “First of all, there is the indomitable mayor of New York, A. Fiorello Giusani, engaged in a heated argument with his fighting district attorney, Leonard Rosenthal. And about whom is that crowd of women centered? Why, of course, it is Hollywood’s ‘Golden Boy’ Paulovich, being interviewed by ‘Ted’ Goldstein, syndicated columnist for the great William Randolph Wein newspaper chain. Also present today is play- girl Burt Cannon. There she is in the company of those glittering socialites, Estelle Graff, Hope Sheintop, Claire Basch, and Roslyn Kruh holding forth with that famous exponent of etiquette and writer of the best-seller, ‘How to Charm Friends and Hypnotize People,’ C. Ruth Suisman. Now we see Leon Tulin and Joseph X. Schenck, the beauty experts. They have, you know, been assigned the pleasant task of makeup for ‘Boomph-girl’, Anne Lynch, in the forthcoming motion-picture production, ‘Seven Grandaughters.’ By the way, it is really quite difficult to find Mr. Schenck behind his handle-bar moustache! “Since the program starts in a few minutes, I will merely mention some of the others. There is Commodore Ristow of the U. S. Navy; ‘Ben’ Bing, retired runner; Ruby Carroll, sob-sister reporter; super-salesman Jack Chazan; Eleanor Israel, president of Holyoke College; milk magnate Joseph Kagan; veterinarian John Kavanek; United States tennis queen, Sylvia Greenbaum; Paul Daviduke, world’s record holder for the javelin; journalist ‘Stan’ Mitz; president Harold Margolin of Margolin University (guess how he’s president) ; Dorothy Lopez, far-famed lecturer; flighty play-boy Milton Wolf; news analyst Alfred Gold; physical culturist Shirley Welson; politician Edward White; Leo Hasenfratz, Secretary of the Interior; Matt Hogan, sports promoter; English professor John Dobrutsky; and photographer Alvin Sisk. [ ' 141 ] “And now, the all-star orchestra, under the direction of William Dubey, is tuning up. As you know, this orchestra was made up especially for this occasion by some of America’s foremost artists. Among them are Hyman Cohen, ‘Bernie’ Bloom and David Tietze at the pianos; Jack Grobard, trumpet; Merrill Rome, trombone; Merwin Or eastern, saxophone; Leo Bachner, guitar; Harry Smith, cymbals, sweet potato, and cowbell; and as feature instrumentalist this evening, we have that world renowned composer, impressionist and harmonica virtuoso, Harvey Rock. We are also fortunate in having on the program such a famed concert singer as George T. Ramsdell, Jr. Now, with the opening strains of Roslyn Pessin’s latest composition, the curtain is about to rise on the main feature of tonight’s festivities—playwright Beatrice Poriss’ special masterpiece, ‘Only Airplanes Have Wings.’ The cast is one of the most distinguished ever to be gathered for one production; comedian Harry Sheketoff as Chiang Kai Shek-etoff, character actor Malcolm Mosesson as Eeny; Adrian Greenberg as Meeny; Jerome Goldberg as Moe; vivacious Barbara Kimenker as Popsy; Doris Gelman as Scarlett Mascara; and Sarah Strauch as Madame Butterfly .The entire production is under the direction of Benjamin Goldstein, and sound effects will be.” “Percy! Percy! Wake up! You don’t want to be late on your last day of school, do you? Or do you?” “Oh, where am I? Darn it! ’twas only a dream! I wonder what all my classmates will really be doing twenty years from now?” A FINAL EXAMINATION! You are not expected to answer all of these questions inasmuch as your high school course did not cover the multitude of subjects on which they are based. If your score is 80-100, then you too are a genius. 80-0 means you are average. I. Unmatching test : There is a word in the right hand column which is just opposite of some person in the left hand column. Find what the person is not by thinking what he is. Since he is not what he is not, he must be what he is. Understand? 1. Robert Kirkwood 2. Ausby Gary 3. Eleanor Israel 4. Barbara Kimenker 5. Matthew Hogan 6. Leo Hasenfratz 7. Edward Kehoe A. A dizzy blond flirt; scatterbrain B. A sweet slip of a lad C. A pessimistic character with a crab-apple face D. Greasy-grind; effeminate E. Slowest man on earth F. A second superman; dashing lover G. A human dynamo II. True and False : We never could understand the system used in marking this type of test. Double something and divide by something else and just keep figuring until your mark is below fifty. A grade higher than fifty shows that you have erred in your computations! 1. Fire drills are tools used by the woodworking boys to drill holes in fires. 2. Learning to play hookey was the easiest thing to learn in high school. 3. A puppy is to love as a ham is to the stage. 4. The T. B. tests were given because the teachers wanted to discover once and for all the answer to Hamlet’s question “T. B. or not T. B.” 5. Shakespeare is a weapon used in warfare in prehistoric days. It was a long shaft with a point and was invented by Mr. Shake. Answers on Page 150. [ H3 ] NOW PLAYING You Can’t Take It With You Fatal Hour . Here I Am a Stranger . Hard to Get . We Are Not Alone Our Leading Citizen . Night of Nights .... They All Come Out . South of the Border . The Amazing Mr. Williams Danger on Wheels Babes in Arms . The Lady and the Mob . Double Alibi . On Borrowed Time The Great Man Votes . Prison Without Bars . Angels With Dirty Faces . French Without Tears . It All Came True .... The Lone Wolf .... .The lunchroom silver . 8:35 and a test . J. Schenck in study hall .4 A’s We didn’t do our homework, either .K. Paulovich .Graduation .At 2:00 . ... F 45 .Ken Those cafeteria wagons .The Sophs Miss Wakefield and class .Two detained slips . Studying in the choir period . Any Senior at election time .Detention Hall .The Football Team .Oh yes? • -. We passed! .Mickey [ 144 ] BEST SELLERS Happy Days . One Fight More . Time Out to Live . Jump! . Delectable Dinners . The Man With the Baton . The Happy Harvest . After Sunset . Men of Mathematics .... Escape . Let the People Sing . Invitation to the Waltz .... Reaching for the Stars .... My Ten Tears in a Quandery . The Seats of the Mighty Cold . An Enemy of the People The Dust Within the Rock . The Cleverest Woman in the World Framed in Hardwood .... Child of the Sun . Big Money . Winsome Winnie . Head of the House . I Write as I Please . The Affected Young Ladies . . Those Spring vacations . Final exams .After 2:00 .Cried Mr. Gipson .In the cafeteria (?) .Mr. Price .4 A’s .Hmmm! Mr. Clapp, Mr. Carrier, and Mr. Robins . In June .We Passed! .At the Proms .The Seniors . Or “My Four Years in 240” .Those chairs on the stage . Weaver in Winter .Demerit slips .Our brains .Anne Lynch .Hamlet’s soliloquy .K. F. P. .That $4.50 . W. Z. .Mr. Burke And am marked accordingly . Find two who aren’t .So they told us You Make Your Own Luck [ 145 1 Tlcityt 3:oJi y.cni ' i O.UMI 9,deai [ 146 ] L V Si I ' .vV .V ' A v ' ' V VA. Ik- A W BERNSTEIN DISPLAYING HIS SWEATER [ 147 ] WERE WE EVER GUILTY OF: W histling on the second floor. E eating candy in study hall. A ddressing a Senior without the proper “Mister.” V ocalizing in the cafeteria. E hiding the Class Treasurer. R ushing up a “Down” stairway. H azing Sophs. I nciting minor riots in the corridors. G lancing through a classroom window. H edging when asked a question. S kipping classes. C arrying more than two books. H anding in themes—late. O verestimating our intelligence, o pening doors marked “Private—Keep Out!” L ifting the lunchroom silver. [ 148 ] HAVE YOU EVER BEEN AT WEAVER? Have you ever been at Weaver, On a bright and sunny day, When boys and gals and teachers too, Were in the mood for come what may. Have you ever been at Weaver, While a dance was in full swing, And all the kids were in the groove, And Lindy Hopping was the thing. Have you ever been at Weaver, When our gallant green-clad boys Were fighting for a victory, Amid our frantic, cheering noise. Have you ever been at Weaver, When that lunch bell sounded loud, And down the steps the gang came running, A pushing, shoving, hungry crowd. Well, if you’ve never been at Weaver, When all these things were done, You cannot possibly imagine All you’ve missed in joy and fun. [ 149 ] CLASS SONG OF 1940 Music by Elizabeth Lambert Words by Roslyn Pessin 1 As we bid farewell to Weaver High, our hearts filled with remorse, As we part from classmates ever dear, we start on life’s strange course. Four full years of memory, filled with failure and success, May serve us well through life, and help add to our happiness. 2 Going forth from dear old Weaver High, sweet memories remain, Kind thoughts of our splendid teachers, we will always here retain. O’er rough spots they have helped us, along the course that’s true, So now, dear alma mater, we’ll sing our noble praise of you. Chorus Oh green and white, dear green and white, we love thy worthy name, Our vic-tries won in word and deed, may add to thy great fame. We pledge our faith to thee again, as parting time draws nigh. And so once more we’ll sho ut aloud, Three cheers for Weaver High. ANSWERS I— 1. F—2. G—3. A—4. G—5. D—6. B—7. E. II— 1. False. 2. But definitely! 3. Ask Yehudi? 4. That’s right, we’re wrong. 5. False—we think. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS As members of the 1940 graduating class we should consider ourselves morally obligated to the following advertisers, concerns which merit our sincere patronage. Don’t forget—without their cooperation there would be “no such animal” as the ’40 Portal. [ UO ] The WEAVER HIGH DEBATING CLUB Ira Aronson Leo Bachner Hyman Cohen Jerome Goldberg Teddy Goldstein Lester Katz Norman Lear Adolph Moore Kenneth Paulovich Stuart Schaffman Alvin Sisk Morton Stone Kurt Strauss Martin Wishnivetzky THE MATINEE DANCE COMMITTEE NORTH END GROCERY FANCY GROCERIES AND DELICATESSEN Free Delivery 2279 2 MAIN STREET Tel. 6-4205 KENNETH PAULOVICH There once was a fellow named Ken. He’d answer your “Why, Where, and When.” Was quite smart and what’s more, He had good looks galore. For him all the girlies did yen. 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Davis, President . “The Store That Sells Most Everything” 1251 ALBANY AVENUE Opp. Northwest School McCarthy’s PHARMACY 1005 ALBANY AVENUE CLUB FRANCAIS Presidente, Vivian Burgess Vice-Presidente, Elaine Solomon Sample Hats of Distinction PLYMOUTH HAT SHOP Nothing Over 95 Secretaire, Antonina Uccello Tresorier, Stuart Schaffman 60 Pratt Street Hartford PACKARD BOOT SHOP SMART SHOES FOR YOUNG MEN ON ASYLUM STREET Near the Allyn Theatre (jj It t 1U e a it e r t 13 It c I{ a a I D x ix m c 11 r 011 it h [ 157 ] Silhouette Beauty Salon Specializing in PERMANENT WAVING AND HAIR STYLING BRUSHES FOR EVERY PURPOSE Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Evenings PERSONAL 1468 Albany Avenue Tel. 2-5510 HOUSEHOLD INDUSTRIAL NORMAN LEAR THE FULLER BRUSH There once was a fellow named Lear, COMPANY Who did never possess any fear. He would write many jokes HARTFORD, CONN. And would gossip ’bout blokes, 49 Pearl Street And so now he is out on his ear! Phone 2-3870 The Gustave CONCILIUM ROMANUM Fischer Company Office Supplies Consules : Office Furniture Harold Margolin School Supplies Leonard Rosenthal 237 Asylum Street Hartford, Conn. ; Censor: Lillian Wynn THE Quaestor es: W. H. S. Edward Burns INGLESIDE Dorothy Lopez CLUB [ 158 ] The ALLYN THEATRE HARTFORD ELEANOR ISRAEL There once was a girl they called “El,” Who everyone thought was just swell. She would do all her work Without ever a shirk, And besides she would do it so well. Let’s Look at the Record 620 Graduates Placed in 1939 600 cc cc cc 1938 593 cc cc cc 1937 571 cc cc cc 1936 519 cc cc cc 1935 All permanent positions—many of them in Hartford. It pays to attend a good school. Send for catalog BAY PATH INSTITUTE Business training of college grade Springfield Massachusetts Smart Saddle Shoes BLACK or BROWN ON WHITE at 5 00 Sizes 3-10 AAA-C MARHOLIN’S, INC. SPORTING GOODS 1177 Main Street Tel. 2-6291 WEAVER BOYS’ COMMERCIAL CLUB [ 159 ] PHOTO SMOOTH SAILING WHEN EXPERIENCED NAVIGATORS CHART THE YEAR BOOK COURSE THIS RECORD BOOK OF THE 3 YEAR HIGH SCHOOL VOYAGE WAS ILLUSTRATED WITH ENGRAVINGS MADE BY - ENGRAVING 1 THE BASIL L. SMITH SYSTEM INC QUALITY Drexel Building School Annuals a Specialty Philadelphia, Pa. New England Laundry Dry Cleaners Fur Storage 441-455 HOMESTEAD AVENUE CAROLINE HEWINS LITERARY SOCIETY PENNY ARCADE Visit Sportland Rifle, Automatic, and Pistol Shooting Long and Short Range Shooting Gallery 354 Asylum Street, Hartford, Conn. PHOTO STUDIO TRY IT—TASTE THE DIFFERENCE Homogenized Vitamin D Milk THE BRYANT CHAPMAN COMPANY Since 1896 255 HOMESTEAD AVE. HARTFORD, CONN. Tel. 2-0264 NEWTON-ROBER TSON-CASE GROCERY CO. 1003 ALBANY AVENUE HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT ELAINE CLARK BOYS AND GIRLS There once was a girl named Elaine, Her teachers she never did pain. In fact, my dear readers, She’s classed among leaders, Her school record shows this quite plain. BIOLOGY CLUB OF WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL [ 161 ] CUSTOM CLEANING AND DYEING THE EAGLE DYE WORKS COMPANY 396-410 WOODLAND STREET, HARTFORD GROSSO’S MARKET “A Complete Food Store” 192 Barbour Street Tel. 7-4218 EVE-ANN BEAUTY SALON Room 718 36 Pearl Street Hartford THE WEAVER GIRLS’ BUSINESS CLUB extends its best wishes to the members of the 1940 Graduating Class W. H. S. ART CRAFTS CLUB THE WEAVER CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY [ 162 ] Pianos Radios Radio Combinations Music and Records Expert Service on All Instruments GALLUP ALFRED, INC. 201 Asylum Street Music Exclusively Agents for BALDWIN PIANOS Phone 5-3121 Hartford Northwest Barber Shop Jaivin’s Drug Store Joseph Casale, Prop. Tel. 6-1794 1103 ALBANY AVE. 183 BARBOUR STREET HORIZONTAL 2. a deposit 3. a bone 4. vanquish Compliments of: VERTICAL 2. a pit 3. a girl 4. food HORIZONTAL 1. VERTICAL 1. ROSE BRENNER We all know a girl named Rose, Who always is on her toes. She works like a beaver And is always for Weaver, A fact that everyone knows. Windsor Ave. Pharmacy Try our own made ice cream Corner Capen and Main Streets Compliments of (Jtlrs. (Eljarlps nsch [ 163 ] STANDARD PRINTING COMPANY INCORPORATED u From A Card To A Book” 54 ALLYN STREET HARTFORD, CONN. TELEPHONE 6-BD39 [ 164 ] ■ . - . ■ . - - • - . ' : ■ ■ Q5