Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1946 volume:

HEETFEEE FIJI11 LLTILIil I rttmttn F (I It t U (I It II • • • This being the first peacetime Portal in five years, there is little doubt as to what it represents. It stands as a token of gratitude that we did not have to drop diplomas to pick up guns or don nurses ' uniforms. The blessing of peace is a price¬ less possession, and for it we certainly are thankful. An even more important thought, however, is what lies ahead of us. With peace comes opportunity, and with the fulfillment of this opportunity will come prosperity. Within these covers lies the embodiment of a challenge calling upon us to perpetuate in time of peace the efforts to benefit our community and country, efforts once demanded by war. Deeds done in peace lack lustre, for no medals are awarded as in war; nor will there be any Service Book for us to sign. Yet the world needs greater heroes now than it did during the Junior Town Meeting broadcasts trom Weaver With Peace comes opportunity, — Remember Football 1945! war: the heroes who will make the peace lasting this time. There lies our task as we face the world. May some of our class be numbered among these heroes ' What occurs in the following pages, incidentally, is not entirely our fault. What you did to Weaver and vice versa we have tried faithfully to record with pen. camera, and paint brush. We hope you ' ll enjoy it. All names and places used in fun turned out to be real, our fact-finding board just informed us, and any resemblances to persons living or—-graduating from Weaver are True Similitudes. DEDICATION... The tumult and the shouting dies. The captains and the kings depart: Still stands Thine ancient sacrifice. An humble and a contrite heart. Lord God of Hosts, be with us yet. Lest we forget—lest we forget! —Kipling To honor, thank, or reward all those who fought in battle and to do justice to those who gave their lives that others may live are tasks beyond the power of mortals. We can only faintly comprehend and mutely wonder at what these men and women have gone through. We lift our hands to salute them —and suddenly feel unequal to the task. Praises cannot be sung for such valor. Yet lest we forget their mighty work, we humbly dedicate this book to all Weaver boys and girls who bravely carried the colors of their country in time of war. With equal reverence, we dedicate this book also to a leader of our nation, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who gave his life that this might be a better world for us. 6 7 MR. FRANK H. BURKE We shall always remember Frank H. Burke as a friend rather than as a principal. He came to understand nearly all of us in more than an impersonal manner. As we prepared to make a way for ourselves in the world, his patience and able guidance have helped us to stay firmly on our course. It is our hope that the good which he gave to us will return to him a thousand-fold. Mr. Burke poses with Town Meeting speakers 8 Best Wishes, MISS TALCOTT The Portal Board, on behalf of the student body and all former Weaver stu¬ dents, extends best wishes to you as you retire this June. May the future bring you the happiness which you so richly de¬ serve after your years of devoting all your energy for others. MISS FAITH H. TALCOTT Dean of girls . . . shining example of a true lady . . . sparkling personality and a cheerful smile have been important factors in the accumulation of her many friends . . . offers guid¬ ance, understanding, and wisdom to every student . . . her competent leadership displayed in the enthusiasm and the successful Miss Talcott enjoying the Junior-Faculiy Tea with Claire Howell and Jean Lombardo growth of the Girls ' League—through all Weaver ' s war effort, the service books on her desk have faithfully recorded the patriotic activities of the student body . . . we hope that those books will serve as an inspiration to us for continued com¬ munity service, even though we shall not get our names in any book! . . . for her sincere efforts and service to our school, we will always remember Miss Faith H. Talcott. 9 WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL Like a white ship astride a surging emerald sea, Weaver stands imperious, calm, yet responsive to the needs of the community. Active in war, she will continue her role in peace, training more and more citizens for the new world of peace. Looking back on our years at Weaver, we ' ll remember with nostalgia the little things which always loom so large—the excited chatter at assemblies, the enchantment at our Senior Reception, third lunch, our first days as wandering sophomores, seventh period in 240, the united spirit at football games—those things which made up our wonderful three years. Yes, we ' ll remem¬ ber Weaver, with longing, with happy memories, with pride. 10 Charles A. Andrews, B.S. Mechanical Drawing Fitchburg Teachers ' College Russell D. Baker, B.S. Biology- Mass. State College Harriet D. Best, M.A. History and Guidance Mt. Holyoke College Jeanette Bodurtha, B.A. Biology Mt. Holyoke College Miretta L. Bickford, B.A. History University of Maine Edgar A. Carrier, B.A. Mathematics Middlebury College Harold B. Clapp, M.A. Mathematics Bates College Genevieve W. Conklin, B.A. Latin and Spanish College of St. Elizabeth Will We Ever Forget? Mr. Andrews: The sailor who returned to coach the tennis team. Mr. Baker: Oh! we just hit it on the head with a club. ' ' Miss Best: Ready assistance for all students. Miss Bickford: Hush, boys! Miss Bodurtha: I ' m not sure; I ' ll have to look it up. Mr. Carrier: Once there were five men — Miss Case: There ' s too much talking. Mr. Clapp: I ' m afraid we ' ll have to conclude you know little or nothing about it. 12 Melvin G. Crowell, M.A. English Cornell University Robt. P. Cunningham, B.B.A. Bookkeeping and Com¬ mercial Law Northeastern University Millard S. Darling, M.Ed. Guidance Amherst College Philip H. Dow, M.A. Astronomy and Geology Bates College Merrill H. Dooey, M.A. Democracy University of Maine Mae Drescher, M.A. History Mt. Holyoke College Alice C. Erickson, B.Ed. Heme Economics Framingham Teachers ' College Margaret A. Fraser, B.S. Home Economics University of Connecticut Will We Ever Forget? Miss Clough: Don ' t forget to turn out the fire! Miss Conklin: All right, class, any questions? Miss Craig: Honesty is not the best policy; it is the only policy. Mr. Crowell: Vanity is the soul of vexation Mr. Cunningham: Financial genius of the Lookout and Portal Boards. Mr. Darling: The portals of opportunity await you. Mr. Dooey: All pencils away. Mr. Dow: Here, now— 13 c Leonard I. French Mechanical Drawing Pratt Institute Charles F. Gipson, M.Ed. Physical Education University of Illinois Willard B. Green, B.S. Music State Teachers ' College Mabel E. Hanks, B.A. French and German Mt. Holyoke College William L. Hall Shopwork Pratt Institute Henry A. Hanson, B.S. Shopwork Teachers ' College of Conn. Gretchen B. Harper, B A. Latin Wellesley College Elizabeth B. Haselton Librarian Rockford College Will We Ever Forget? Miss Drescher: Guiding light of the projection squad. Miss Erickson: Deposit your gum. Miss Fraser: Our major in the WAC. Mr. Gipson: We want you to make good soldiers. Mr. Green: The maestro of the world ' s best school band. Mr. Hall: O. K. ( boys; time to clean up. Miss Hanks: Ainsi, ainsi— Mr. Hanson: You loafers, get to work! 14 Helen A. Haselton Art Milwaukee-Downer College Agnes N. Hogan, B.A. Mathematics Wesleyan University Dorothy E. Hood, M.A. English Mt. Holyoke College Marie A. Johnston, B.A. French Radcliffe College Catherine E. Hubbard, M.A. Biology and Physiology Mt. Holyoke College F. Eliot Larrabee, M.A. English Wesleyan University vflary G. Levy, M.A. Geography and Guidance New York University Elvira M. Lord, M.A. English Moravian College Will We Ever Forget? Miss Harper: Here ' s a little gem. Miss Hartin: Friendly, cheerful nature. Miss E. Haselton: The library is a place to study. Miss Haselton: Well, I would say— Miss Hogan: Is the moon made of green cheese?? Miss Hood: The flowers that bloom in the spring— Miss Hubbard: Well liked by all. Miss Johnston: When I was in France— 15 Ralph D. Lund. M.Ed. Physiology University of Vermont Howard H. MacMullen, B.S. Physical Education Springfield College E. Allan Maines, B.A. Fhysics and Chemistry University of Maine Mona O ' Hara, M.A. English Smith College Lillian M. Mansfield, M.A. History Mt. Holyoke College M. Nelson Owen, M.A. English Lehigh University G. Hapgood Parks, M.Ed. Chemistry and Physics Clark University Esther Phillips, M A. French Bates College Will We Ever Forget? Mr. Larrabee: Let ' s calm down, now. Miss Levy: That ' s right; that ' s right. Miss Lord: Is your theme checked? Mr. Lund: You never see thfe honor students in the library. Mr. MacMullen: “All right, boys, let ' s go. Mr. Maines: You can volunteer for this one. % Miss Mansfield: Let ' s all put books in the middle of the desk. Miss McGillicuddy: Fingers on the home row. 16 John D. Preu Art Pratt Institute Joshua L. Robins, M.Ed. Mathematics Wesleyan University Mildred G. Small, B.A. English and German Mt. Holyoke College Marion Van Deusen, M.A. Stenography and Typing Trinity College (D. C.) Geraldine Squarey, B S. Art Mass. School of Art Frank Van Schaack, M.A. English Lebanon Valley College Wayland F. Walch, B.A. Chemistry and Physics Middlebury College William R. Waring, B.B.A. Bookkeeping Boston University Will We Ever Forget? Miss O ' Hara: Two demerits! Mr. Owen: Beautiful rings!!! Mr. Parks: I ' m not trying to frighten you, but— Miss Phillips: Les livres sur le plancher, s ' il vous plait. Mr. Preu: “Are all your tools in? Miss Regan: “Do you get the point? ' Mr. Robins: Now when I was in prep school—“ Miss Small: Class, will you kindly stop talking? 17 i Eleanor Whitney, M.A. Physical Education Sargent College of Physical Education Marion A. Case Commercial Subjects Chandler Normal School Arthur F. Winslow, M.A. Democracy Boston University George F. Halford, M.B.A. Commercial Subjects Boston University Portia E. Clough, B.S. Home Economics Framingham Teachers ' College Arline S. Talcott, M.A. History Wellesley College Mr. Burke greets new teachers: MacMullen, Faranda, Chapman Will We Ever Forget? Miss Squarey: It ' s very interesting. ' Miss A. S. Talcott: Discuss— Miss Van Deusen: Now I don ' t want to give you demerits, but— Mr. Van Schaack: Is your theme book on the table?” Mr. Walch: Close your books, now.” Mr. Waring: Total assets, please.” Mr. Whitney: Are you in your right squad?” Mr. Winslow: This is deep stuff! IS 1 Mary Fleming, R.N. School Nurse St. Francis Hospital Elmer M. Hintz, M.Music Director of Music Chicago Musical College Nina L. Hartin, M.A. English Mt. Holyoke College Martin R. Katz, B.A. English Yale University Military Service (Army) Harry E. Webster, B.Ed. Commercial Subjects Rider College Alice J. McGillicuddy, M.A. Bookkeeping and Typing Boston University Katherine R. Goodwin, B.S. Commercial Subjects Boston University Lieut. Col. in the W.A.C. Fred. Chapman, M.S.Mus. Music Appreciation Union Theological Seminary Norma K. Regan, B.A. English Cornell University Raymond S. Pepi, M.A. Mechanical Drawing Fitchburg Teachers ' College Elizabeth H. Craig, M.A. English Mt. Holyoke College Fortunata Y. Faranda, B.S. Home Economics Columbia University Miss Johnson pours Jot Lila Heilman and Sylvia Cohen 19 A 4? I H | iimiHHHQHi 1 . Vpr • : HlJk i I Reading across and down: Miss Preston, Miss Hogan, Miss Kaprove hard at work! Mrs. Yush and Miss Preston look at the birdie . Mrs. Ayres seems to enjoy her work! Mr. Williams deep in thought. Jasper ponders over the situation. Who had the better time — the junior girls or the men teachers? 20 A CLASS OF 1946 CLASS OFFICERS Seated, left to right: Flanagan, Blumenthal, Bostick, Lombardo. Second Row: Colandro, Finley, Kelly. Back Row: Sottile, Gelfand, Cagenello, Stein, Braem, Corn. President —Charles Bostick Treasurer —Irving Blumenthal Assistant Treasurer —Jean Lombardo Historian —Elsie Colandro Historian— Merrill Stein Testator —William Braem Testatrix —Helen Kelly- Marshal— George Sottile Chairman Reception Committee— Robert Cagenello Essayist —Anne Flanagan Orator— Matthew Gelfand Prophet— Milton Corn Prophetess— Ellen Finley MOTTO COMMITTEE COLOR COMMITTEE Chairman —Mildred Pollack Milton Corn Ellen Finley Marie Giunta Joseph Veroff Irma Horn Carol Kagan Estelle McCoy Chairman— Elbert Weinberg Diane Anderson Marvin Bachner Marie Christino Matthew Gelfand Thelma Levin Edward Lopez 22 CLASS MOTTO O fortunati, quorum iam moenia surgunt! Oh fortunate ones, whose walls are now rising! CLASS COLORS Kelly Green and Silver RECEPTION COMMITTEE Chairman— Robert Cagenello Isabel Brown Angela Coniglione Louise Hill Barbara Johnson Kathleen Moriarty Dorothy Novarr Jean Berard James Christison Edmund Fain Robert Lassow John Sanzo SENIOR RECEPTION COMMITTEE Seated, left to right: Novarr, Cagenello, Johnson. Second Row: Hill, Brown, Moriarity, Coniglione. Back Row: Sanzo, Berard, Christison. MATINEE DANCE COMMITTEE Seated, left to right: Christino, Frank, Baidack, Yacavone. Second Row: Veroff, Buccheri, Sanzo, Santerson, Glass. Last Row: Graham, Griffith, Toro, Lapp. 23 BARBARA ALPERSON GLORIA ABATTE Glor . . . wavy red hair . . . has many friends ... al¬ ways ready with a snappy witticism . . . takes a special interest in collecting descrip¬ tions and sayings . . . quite a gal, we all agree! Choir; Glee Club; Girls League; Lookout Editorial Board. BLOSSOM ABEND Bloss” ... a friendly, like¬ able girl . . . hobbies; ice skating, swimming, and jitter- bugging . . . good at them too! . . . plans for art school in the future . . . Weaver ' s been happiest years ' ' of her life. Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. MANFRED ADLER Manny ' ' ... a well liked fellow with a happy disposi¬ tion and a subtle sense of humor . . . talented manually . . possessor of numerous nicknames . . Shorty”, Landries”, Major Adler”. Model Airplane Club. MARION AHERN Pat” . . . lively and full of fun . . . flaming red hair that attracts attention . . . interested in roller skating, dancing, and music . . . plans office work for the future . . . Weaver was wonderful!! Clubs: Ingleside, Record; Girls ' League. ROBERT ALLEN Bob” ... an all-around ath¬ lete . . . popular with both sexes ... a ready smile and a swell personality included among his many assets . . . future plans: engineering school. Football Team; Track Squad. Bobby” . . . sweet smile . . . famed for her whipped cream and strawberry syrup complexion . . . and those big blue eyes! . . . interested in music (Frankie?) . . . plans to become a dental hygienist. French Club; Committees: Goodwill Formal, Junior Fac¬ ulty Tea, Junior Prom; Girls ' League. BARBARA ALTMAN Bobbi . . . one of Weaver ' s gifts to Mr. Conover . . . brown eyes and towering pompadour . . . interested in music and dancing . . . in¬ tends to go to college. A Cappella; Choir; Clubs: C.H.L.S., Foreign Policy As¬ sociation, French; Committees: Goodwill Formal, Junior Prom; Girls ' League; Honor Society. DIANE ANDERSON Dawn . . . active in all sports . . . loves to dance, play piano, and collect records . . . plans a career as a nurse . . . pos¬ sesses a cheerful personality and good sense of humor. Choir; Clubs: Glee (Librarian), Ingleside; Leaders ' Corps; Goodwill Formal Committee; Girls ' League; Portal Board. ROBERT ANDREWS Waldo” . . . fog-like attitude results in brilliant conclusions . . . dignified bearing melts into wide grin . . . guns and the opposite sex give Cess a bang! ... U. of Me. beck¬ ons. Cross-Country Squad; Honor Society; Jr. Usher; Projection Squad; Portal Business Board. NORMAN ANDRUS Call him Norm” . . . addresses everyone as frusbum head” . . . wants letters for chess teams! . . . good scout . . . never without a stupid, igno¬ rant” math problem . . . beats everyone at setback! Clubs: Camera, Chess (Vice- Pres. and Sec.), Radio. WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL 24 BESSIE ARCHONDIS Bess . . . often seen but not heard . . . shy and quiet . . . smiling eyes . . . likes drawing very much . . . lover of sports . . . becoming an artist is her ambition . . . high regard for Weaver. Girls ' League. MARY ARCHONDIS Mary . . . very quiet, but friendly when you get to know her . . . interested in drawing . . . plans entering an art school . . . likes all types of sports . . . liked Weaver a great deal. Girls ' League. BEATRICE ARON Bea . . . always has a ready smile and a pleasant manner . . . helped as volunteer hos¬ pital aide . . . interested in collecting Presidential spoons and bowling . . . undecided as to future. Girls ' League. MARVIN BACHNER Marv . . . shy, serene lad . . . wavy hair admired by all, especially the fairer sex . . . always industrious . . . wonder¬ ful artist . . . plans to attend art college . . . good luck in your career! Clubs: Art-Crafts, Leaders. MONA BAIDACK Red . . . petite and pretty . . . known for her friendly smile and winning ways . popular with opposite sex . . . plans include college after graduation . . . wonderful years at Weaver. Girls ' L eague; Matinee Dance Committee; Jr. T. B. Board. NICHOLAS BATTAGLIO Nickie . . . one of our short, cute fellows . . . likes swim¬ ming and fishing . . . very quiet . . . well liked by all . . . in the U. S. Navy. SELMA BECKANSTIN Beck . . . tall and slim . . . Hi Ya! Kids! . . . hopes to go to modeling school . . . see you in Seventeen . . . loads of friends. Girls ' League. SEYMOUR BENSON Bull . . . combines genial disposition with athletic figure . . . engages in music, sports, and women! . . . future career in insurance administration . . . “Weaver years were amusing! Bands: Senior, All-State; Or¬ chestra; Teams: Football, Track. JEAN BERARD Chesty . . . that husky foot¬ ball star . . . keen sense of humor . . . human joke book . . . enlivens any study hall . . . well liked by all . . . will attend University of Maine. Football Team; Track Squad; Junior Prom Committee. CAROL BERGER Carol . . . quiet . . . blonde hair and blue eyes . . . likes playing the piano . . . regular cupid at archery . . . her senior year the most fun . . . Bluebird at the hospital. Girls ' League. ★ THE PORTAL ★ 1 9 4 6 ★ 25 CARL BERGSTROM Carl . . . outdoors man . . . sociable . . . popular with both sexes . . . claims to be a bachelor at heart . . . has yen for sports . . . often seen at ”Y . . . engineering college follows high school . . . Fair Yoland with the yellow hair. HAROLD BERMAN Hal . . . always on the go . . . full of vim and vitality . . . dabbles with sax and clarinet in spare time . . . wants to take up Business Adminis¬ tration. Band; Squads; Basketball, Cross-Country. MARILYN BERNIER Dark curly hair . . . pleasant smile . . . full of life . . . enjoys popular music . . . loves to dance ... a roller skating enthusiast . . . plans for future undecided . . . had wonderful time at Weaver. Girls ' League; Clubs: Ingleside, Record. JONATHAN BILL Red . . . should be called Butch . . . Boys ' State candi¬ date for Attorney General . . . up and at ' em radio announcer . . . bosom pal of Norm Bower . . . Beware, Conn. U! RICHARD BIRD Admiral . . . likes Miss Regan . . . hair droops over eyes, hiding mischievous look . . “lunch period is best of all . . . practical joker . . . has eyes for females ... a good guy! ALBERT BLACK, JR. Al ... a happy-go-lucky lad with a pleasing manner . . . interested in sports . . . hunting and fishing included among his accomplishments . . . future plans: Junior College. CLARENCE BLANKS “Clank . . . traveling and science are his special in¬ terests . . . very popular and liked by all . . . good swim¬ mer . . . enjoys all sports . . . future undecided . . . Weaver ' s great! Football Squad; Leaders ' Club; Track Team. GERALD BLUMENTHAL “Jerry . . . reticent and modest fellow . . . not often observed with the opposite sex . . . an ardent boxing fan . . . friend to many . . . may don Uncle Sam ' s uniform. IRVING BLUMENTHAL “Irv . . . sports enthusiast . . . cheerful disposition punc¬ tuated by bright smile . . . could use sleep, but on his toes for Gipson men . . . in¬ terest in intricacies of en¬ gineering . . . college bound. Honor Society; Football Man¬ ager; Class Treasurer. WILLIAM BONAZELLI. JR. “Bill . . . tall, blond, athletic type . . . hobbies: roller skat¬ ing, cars . . . plans future with Navy . . . messenger in Civilian Defense . . . considers years at Weaver— Happiest years—so far ! WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL 26 ROSLYN BRODY ' ' Roz ' ' . . . petite figure but full of fun and vigor . . . long hair admired by every one . . . wonderful time at Weaver . . . plans for career as artist. Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. ISABEL BROWN Izzy . . . beautiful brown hair . . . friends, dates, interests galore . . . sparkling person¬ ality . . . always happy and full of the devil” . . . hopes to enter the scientific field. Girls ' League; Honor Society. JOHN BURNS Bill ... an all-around fellow . . . very popular, especially with girls . . . sports, radio, and New Jersey women comprise his interests . . . enthusiastic about Weaver . . . aspires toward production work with C.B.S. Jr. Prom Committee. LORRAINE BURRES Lorry” . . . tall, blonde girl . . . loves to dance and social¬ ize . . . has loads of friends . . . sews, knits, cooks . . . all the qualifications of an ideal homemaker! Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. ROBERT CAGENELLO Bob” . . . tall, dark, and popu¬ lar . . . well known for work with the Downbeats . . . takes special delight in music and women . . . future plans include a 15-piece band . . . best of luck! Squads: Football, Track; Re¬ ception Chairman. CHARLES BOSTICK Chuck” . . . master of all things mathematical doodles with the piano and the fourth dimension . . . plans include college and research physics . . . regrets he has but three years to give to Weaver! Boys ' State; Chess Club; Honor Society; Portal Board; Leaders ' Club; Class President. NORMAN BOWER Norm . . . sincere friend and good sport . . . meddles with test tubes, cameras, and rec¬ ords . . . objects to homework, but does it anyway (?)... probably will work for Uncle Sam and then who knows”? Camera Club. WILLIAM BRAEM Bill” . . . friendly . . . curly hair . . . would love to have a butch (?)... good sport . . . dependable . . . sincere . . . plans to be a coach . . . always calm and happy . . . well liked by everyone . . . fond of ice cream and Friday evenings! Football Squad; Teams: Basket¬ ball; Testator. CARL BRINK Corky” . . . resourceful humor brought many a grin . . . height measured with altimeter . . . never in a hurry . . . one of the boys . . . looks toward college. GLORIA BOSSI Gloria . . . blonde hair . . . an up-to-date miss ... an in¬ triguing personality . . . pleas¬ ing smile . . . always willing to aid others . . . loyal Weaver rooter . . . well liked. Girls ' League; Record Club. 27 LENA CALABRO Lee ' . . . brown hair . . . friendly . . . likes scribbling away in shorthand . . . song¬ bird, who accompanies herself at the piano . . . dependable member of Glee Club . . . Mr. Green ' s stand-by. Choir; Clubs: Ingleside, Glee; Girls ' League. EILEEN CALLAHAN Cal . . . flaming red hair . . . glowing eyes . . . cheery smile . . . typically Irish . . . next accomplishment — reporting . . . smooth dancer . . . friend of all. Girls ' League; Jr. Prom Com¬ mittee. FRANCIS CALLAN Frank to his pals . . . noted for red hair and freckles . . . chemistry fan . . . golf pro . . . very athletic . . . jovial personality. Squads: Cross-Country, Track. THERESA CALLAN ”Tess . . . petite, blonde, and vivacious . . . her happy and fun-loving ways made her an enjoyable friend to all who knew her. Ingleside Club (Vice-pres.); Girls ' League; Goodwill For¬ mal Committee. JOHN CALLOWAY, JR. Lefty . . . swell guy to know . . . pleasing smile . . . quite a baseball player . . . that left hand of his is fast! . . . enjoyed Weaver. ALBERT CAMPANELLI Al ... a pal worth having . . . a quiet sports fan . . . Weaver baseball man . . . likes aeronautics best ... if friendliness were electricity, he ' s our dynamo! Baseball Team; Leaders ' Club. ROSE CAPETTA Refreshing dark-haired Rose . . . quiet and shy, but always ready to help . . . interested in sewing . . . makes most of her own clothes ... no spe¬ cial plans for the future. Girls ' League. EDWARD CARABILLO Eddie ' . . . everybody ' s buddy . . . wonderful sense of humor . . . curly dark hair . . . big grin . . . fond of Mr. Preu ' s art class . . . now in the paratroops. Football Squad. MARILYN CAREY Carey . . . good all-around sport . . . fond of dancing . . . a lot of fun . . . plans to be a secretary . . . really wishes she had three more years at Weaver! Girls ' League; Girls ' Sports; Leaders ' Corps (Sec.); Jr T.B. Board. MARIA CASSARINO Quiet and unassuming but al¬ ways ready with a cheerful hello! . . . likes good music and dancing . . . met some wonderful people at Weaver and had loads of fun! Choir; Girls ' League. ★ WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL ★ 28 LORETTA CATTANIO MARIE CHRISTINO Lory . . . black eyes and black hair . . . quite a little Beaver when it comes to col¬ lecting movie stars . . . hopes to sing with an orchestra . . . let ' s see your name in lights! A Cappella; Choir; Girls ' League. MARIO CECERE A small package of dynamite ... a good sense of humor with a serious side, too . . . likes reading and dancing . . . interested in teaching. Choir; Football Team; Glee Club; Lookout Staff; Leaders ' Club; Jr. Prom Committee. CONRAD CHARLTON Conny . . . cute, tall, and slim . . . interested in music and study of voice . . . plans for future in field of music . . . found years at Weaver agree¬ able . Track Squad. ELINOR CHERNOFF Ellie . . . one of our busier girls . . . participates in all sports, especially volleyball, soccer, baseball . . . genial disposition . . . liked by all . . . plans for college. C.H.L.S. (Vice-Pres and Treas.); Foreign Policy Association; Girls ' League; Goodwill For¬ mal Committee; Honor Society; Leaders ' Corps; Lookout Edi¬ torial Board. PHYLLIS CHESLER Phyl . . . friendships galore . . . radiant smile and genial charm ... a pretty girl . . . smooth dancer . . . likes read¬ ing, records, and movies . . . plans for physical therapy or doctor ' s assistant . . . loved Weaver. Clubs: Ingleside, Business (Vice-Pres.); Leaders ' Corps; Girls ' League (Treas.); Jr. Prom Committee; Honor Society. Chris . . . short and cute . . . happy-go-lucky . . . likes to dance and enjoys all kinds of sports . . . has many friends at Weaver . . . plans to at¬ tend business college. Girls ' League; Leaders ' Corps; Matinee Dance Committee. JAMES CHRISTISON, JR. Jim . . . that zany sense of humor, and those long, long eyelashes . . . calls music his hobby—women, his inter¬ est .. . plans to go on to col¬ lege. Squads ' Cross-Country, Track; Jr. Prom Committee. BARBARA CHRYSTAL Bobby . . . gorgeous blonde hair . . . likes music and plays piano . . plans for future: dressmaking or designing . . . found years at Weaver enjoy¬ able . . . good luck, Bobby . Girls ' League. DOMINICK CIERI Dom . . . Weaver ' s gag man . . . one of school ' s best dancers (can really cut a rug) . . . spends many winter nights roller skating. Special Service Squad. ANNA CIVITILLO Nonnie . . . lovely, soft brown eyes ... as gracious and polite as a princess . . . lover of classical music . . . bides her time and comes out on top. Business Club; Girls ' League; Honor Society. ★ THE PORTAL ★ 1 9 4 6 ★ 29 SAUL CLARK ROBERT COHEN Saul . . . always a wisecrack or a sympathetic ear, as the occasion demands . . . photog¬ raphy fan . . . scientifically- minded . . . dreams of dentis¬ try . . . good luck, classmate. Radio Club. PAULINE CODRARO Paula , for short . . . dark complexion . . . quiet nature . . . likes music . . . bowling fan . . . swell kid ... St. Michael ' s Girls ' Brigade . . . undecided future . Girls ' League. DOROTHY COHEN Dot . . . always remembered for her bangs . . . never seen with a book but always with a crowd! . . . bowling attracts her . . . enjoyed Weaver very much. Girls ' League. LAWRENCE COHEN Larry . . . happy-go-lucky . . . smooth dancer . . . strictly hep . . . plays sax and clari¬ net ... an all-around good guy, sincere in everything he does. Band; Choir. MYRON COHEN Iftie . . . recognized by sheepish grin and springy step . . . fast, but definite . . . music fan . . . eyes on U. of Conn, for near future . . . appears shy, but watch out, girls! Band; Cross-Country Squad; Track Team. Bob . . . never runs out of gags or stunts . . . claims un¬ disputed title of Weaver ' s Safest (?) Driver !! . . . also blows a mean saxophone . . . found demerit system a little confusing. Band. SANDRA COHEN Sandy ... a vivacious miss . . . one of the most cheerful faces at Weaver! . . . has a knack for making friends . . . interested in aviation, music, and cartooning. Choir; Girls ' League; Glee Club (Pres.) SONIA COHEN Soft-spoken, calm girl ... a true friend and loyal sup¬ porter of Weaver ... all she does is done well . . . accom¬ plished pianist as well as per¬ fect secretary. Clubs; Art-Crafts, Business; Girls ' League; Honor Society. SYLVIA COHEN Syl . . . that girl with all the cars . . . enjoyed Weaver, most of all geometry (?)... plans to be a nurse and un¬ doubtedly will make good . . . fond of football games, especially when Weaver is victorious. Foreign Policy Association; Girls ' League. GEORGE COHN Georgy . . . really the strong silent type ... a hearty greet¬ ing for all . . . has numerous friends . . . leadership quali¬ ties . . . plans for a C.P.A. degree. WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL 30 ELSIE COLANDRO Els ... a combination of beauty, brains, and talents . . . a future prima donna or commercial artist ... a smooth dancer and a swell personality . . . an asset to Weaver. A Cappella; Choir; Girls ' League (Pres.); Leaders ' Corps; Junior Prom (Co-chair¬ man); Historian. FLORENCE COLE Floss . . . twinkling eyes . . . always a ready smile . . . li ked by all . . . loves to dance and collect stamps . . . plans a career in laboratory technique . . . will miss Weaver, especially the band. Band; C h o ir ; Committees: Goodwill Formal, Jr. Prom; Girls ' League. ROSEMARY CONDERINO Roe ... a most popular kid . . . winning smile . . . active in sports . . . likes to travel . . . interested in photog¬ raphy . . . one of Weaver ' s voices . . . plans for a sing¬ ing career . . . years at Weaver exciting and wonderful . Girls ' League; Ingleside Club; Leaders ' Corps. ANGELA CONIGLIONE Angy . . . really cute . . . swell dancer and dresser . . . loads of personality and many friends . . . talents include a fine voice and artistic ability . . . plans to attend dramatic school. Art-Crafts Club; Choir ; Girls ' League; Leaders ' Corps; Good¬ will Formal Committee (Chair¬ man). MILTON CORN Milt . . . man about town . . . Gabriel blow sarcastic wit . . . keeps his eyes on the femmes . . . world needs more of his kind . . . always helpful . . . inter¬ ested in music and psychiatry. Band; Clubs: Camera, Chess, French; Junior T. B. Society; Lookout Editorial Board; Prophet. ROSINA CORONA Rose . . . pleasant manner . . . thinks roller skating beats everything . . . likes to dance and bowl . . . secretarial plans for future . . . liked by all at Weaver Girls ' League. KENNETH CORRIGAN Corky . . . tall and good- looking . . . happy-go-lucky with never a care in the world . . . possesses athletic ability . . . always looking for mischief and generally finding it! CATHERINE DECKER Chick . . . wise-cracking jokester . . . plenty of pep . . . good friend to all . . . ready grin . . . future dental hygienist . . . fond of bowling, laughing, and reading. Girls ' League. ANTONETTA DelMASTRO Toni . . . Weaver ' s own canary ... a modest, but gre¬ garious girl . . . interested in reading, writing, and music . . . possessor of a fine voice . . . business college her goal. Choir; Girls ' League. GEORGE DERANIAN George . . . silently admired by many . . . recognized by ready smile . . . fastidious martinet ... a good friend and swell company . . . conscien¬ tious worker . . . great sense of humor . . . headed for Annap¬ olis . . . good luck, Admiral! Honor Society; Nominating Committee; Projection Squad; Track Squad; Jr. Tuberculosis Society. THE PORTAL 1 9 4 6 ★ 31 JANE DERBY JUNE DOBRUCK Jane . . . black wavy hair . . . natural . . . slim . . . nice ways . . . sports are her spe¬ cial interests . . . plans for future not definite. Girls ' League. MARGARET DIAMOND Peggy . . . petite and very attractive . . . dark curly hair . . . likes to sew . . . collects records . . . plans for hair¬ dressing career . . . lunchroom monitor . . . enjoyed Weaver especially during football season . Girls ' League; Ingleside Club (Pres.); Jr. Prom Committee. JUNE DIAMOND June . . . lovely dark-brown hair and cute dimples . . . an enthusiastic participant in all sports . . . does volunteer hospital work . . . hopes to enter nursing school. Girls ' League; Girls ' Sports; Record Club. JOAN DiCIOCCIO Jo . . . slim with brown hair and eyes . . . neat and tidy . . . nice dresser . . . took ad¬ vantage of all her high school years . . . enjoys horseback riding . . . plans office work. Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. COLUMBINE DiMELLA Collie . . . cheerful . . . loads of fun . . . interested in all sports . . . took part in be¬ fore-school activities . . . plans future as secretary . . . found years at Weaver a lot of fun in spite of hard work. Girls ' League. Dimples . . . cheerful . . . pleasant manner . . . active in sports . . . interested in art and ice skating . . . plans to work in office . . . enjoyed years at Weaver. Girls ' League; Girls ' Sports. SABIA DONATELLI “Sarah . . . small but quite a talker . . . makes a good pal . . . loves dancing . . . will dance polkas all night . . . future plans: secretary. Business Club (Sec.); Girls ' League; Portal Typist. MICHAEL D ' ONORFRIO Red . . . red-headed giant . . . genial disposition . . . always ready with a wide grin . . . easy to get along with . . . definitely the out-of- doors type . . . enjoys base¬ ball, football, hunting . . . wants to be a policeman! Baseball Team. JEAN DOOLEY Jeanie . . . tall, dark-haired, round-faced . . . fond of horse¬ back riding, skating, dancing . . . liked the lighter side of school life best . . . plans to attend business college. Clubs: Camera (Sec.), Glee; Girls ' League. ESTELLE DORFMAN Dorfie . . . slender fragility . . . blushes easily ... a smile for every one . . . love of fun keeps her from her studies . . . just about makes the last bell . . . loves to dance, collect records and snapshots. Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. ★ WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL • ★ 32 SEYMOUR DUNN LILLIAN ERMAKOVICH Sey . . . quiet, shy, unas¬ suming ... a swell friend . . . cheerful disposition . . . avid sports enthusiast . . . easy to get along with . . . would like to take up law. Chess Club. STANLEY EDWARDS “Eddie . . . friendship and humor present under silent personality . . . always seems busy . . . interested in piano and art work . . . intends to undertake commercial art . . . had “best years of his life at Weaver. Choir. BYRNYSE ELOVICH “Bym . . . dark hair and eyes . . . “cute . . . never unhappy . . . has many friends . . . al¬ ways “on the level . . . fond of swimming, dancing . . . plans to attend business school . . . very quiet and reserved —in school . . . swell! Girls ' League. AGNES EMMONS “Red ... in numerous sports activities . . . plans to work in future! . . . will she still like roller skating ten years from now? Choir; Girls ' League; Girls ' Sports. ALEXANDER ERISOTY “Alex . . . foremost in the rank of serenity . . . athletic boy with a most muscular physique . . . slow but sure . . . swimming his chief in¬ terest . . . Uncle Sam may call him. Leaders ' Club. “Lil or Rabbit . . . one of our fairer lassies ... a quiet and pleasing personality . . . many lasting friends won at Weaver . . . loves roller skat¬ ing. Girls ' League. SAMUEL EVANS “Sam . . . wears a friendly smile . . . likes to take it easy . . . NOT the smallest boy in class by any means . . . spends spare time collecting coins. EDMUND FAIN “Eddie . . . flashing smile . . . witty with swell personality . . . likes dancing . . . inter¬ ested in sketching and paint¬ ing . . . intends to make a career of commercial art in the future. LOUISE FARRELL Cute . . . always cheerful . . . a sweet disposition . . . interested in music . . . as¬ sisted rationing boards . . . plans to attend college . . . “good time during years at Weaver. Choir; Clubs: Glee, Latin; Girls ' League; Honor Society. EDNA FEINGOLD “Ed . . . H.P.H.S. ' s lovely gift to Weaver . . . loves music, dancing, records, and chewing gum . . . vivacious smile . . . swell pal . . . looks toward office work . . . en¬ joyed her stay at Weaver. Choir; Girls ' League; Gl ee Club. ★ THE PORTAL ★ 1 9 4 6 ★ 33 JEAN FEINSTEIN Jeannie ' ' . . . good things come in small packages . . . makes friends and keeps ' em . . . quiet, refined manners . . take a letter, Miss Fein- stein. Business Club; Choir; Girls ' League. ROSE FERRO Tiny . . . dark-brown hair . . . greets you with a friendly smile . . . loves to dance . . . interested in reading and lis¬ tening to good bands . . . all- around swell kid . . . plans to do secretarial work. Girls ' League. ELLEN FINLEY Dynamite . . . blue eyes, long blonde hair, sophisticated . . . plans to be kindergarten teacher . . . everyone ' s friend . . . singer . . . fond of good times, but studious too . . . always busy. A Cappella; Clubs: Glee, French (Pres.), Latin; Girls ' League; Prophetess; Honor Society. LAWRENCE FIORITA Larry . . . slips around the school unnoticed . . . diligent worker . . . unquestionable character . . . long stride . . . capable participator in all sports . . . plans a future in art . . . strong silent type . . . soft voice. MERRILL FISCHER Mammy . . . flashing smile . . . skilled in art . . . cartoonist . . . interested in sports . . comical mimic and good im¬ personator . . . lots of fun. Art-Crafts Club (Pres.). BETTY FISH Bet . . . trim figure . . . friendly disposition . . . enjoys hiking, football, dancing . . . a friend to all . . . plans to at¬ tend secretarial school. Girls ' League. ANNE FLANAGAN Attractive deep brown eyes and friendly smile . . . active life . . . enjoys all sports, dancing, and good music . . . plans to attend college. Glee Club; Leaders ' Corps; Choir; Girls ' League (Vice- Pres.); Honor Society; Portal Board; Essayist. EUGENE FLAXMAN Blacky . . . tall . . . black, wavy hair . . . always ready with a smile . . . fast double¬ talker . . . interested in music and aviation . . . future in field of medicine. ALVIN FLITT Sonny . . . handsome and suave . . . girls sigh when ' Sonny ' goes by . . . win¬ ning personality . . . attracts many friends . . . wants to be sports announcer . . . swell kid. LILLIAN FLUET ”Lil . . . friendly and quiet . . . nice disposition . . . easy to get along with . . . loves movies and music . . . interested in sports . . . plans to do cleri¬ cal work. Ingleside Club (Vice-Pres.); Girls ' League. ★ WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL ★ 34 JANE FONTANA Janie . . . ideal Christmas present . . . strictly the Hedy LaMarr type . . . loves danc¬ ing . . . really something to see on skates! . . . anybody need a secretary? Clubs: Business, Ingleside, C. H. L. S.; Choir; Girls ' League; Portal Typist. BARBARA FOSTER Bobbie . . . blue-eyed, dark- haired colleen . . beautifully dressed . . . friendly with the faculty — especially executive branch . . . mad about roller skating . . . secretarial school, her goal . . . loved every minute at Weaver Ingleside Club; Girls ' League. MARY FRADIANNI Mary . . . pretty girl with cute figure . . . most cordial nature . . . sports and popular records occupy spare time . . . pleasant voice insures future as telephone operator. Girls ' League; Honor Society; Ingleside Club. IRIS FRANK I . . . cute and popular . . . has an extensive collection of charms . . . likes dancing and swimming . . . busy in war¬ time activities . . . always ready with a friendly smile. Choir; Cheerleader; Girls ' League; Committees: Goodwill Formal, Matinee Dance. NINA FRASCARELLI Fras . . . curly-top . . . witty and giggly . . . cute and tiny . . . fond of dancing . . . future civil service worker . . . always in a hurry . . . de¬ pendable . . . good student . . . lots of fun, too. Girls ' League; Clubs: Business, Ingleside; Portal Board. JACQUELINE FREEDMAN Jackie ... a studious girl who nevertheless has plenty of time for fun ... a good sport . . . takes part in nu¬ merous activities. Clubs: French, Latin. MARGARET FREEMAN Marg . . . blonde, slim, at¬ tractive . . . hopes to be a teacher . . . won ' t her pupils have fun when she giggles! . . . lovely voice ... all in all, a swell girl. Choirs: A Cappella, All-State, Senior; Clubs: Art-Crafts, Glee; Girls ' League; Honor Society; Portal Board; Nominating Com¬ mittee. GEROL FRIEDMAN Jerry . . . good looking, quiet, self-contained . . . mat¬ ter-of-fact manner . . . adept in sports . . . agreeable com¬ panion . . . interested in draft¬ ing and aviation . . . seems to overlook opposite sex! Radio Club. AUDREY GALENA Aud . . . swell personality . . . likes to swim and play piano . . . plans business college . . . well liked by all . . . lovely to look at. Choir; Girls ' League; Lookout Typist. SHIRLEY GALINSKY Chris . . . says she ' ll miss Weaver . . . gave it her best . . . liked by all who know her . . . good sport . . . help¬ ful hand . . . pet diversions: records, dancing, knitting . . . plans for business school. ★ THE PORTAL ★ 1 9 4 6 ★ 35 CHARLES GALLON MARION GERACI Charley ' ' . . . good-looking ... curly hair . . . smiling eyes . . . hearty laugh . . . bosom pal . . . liked by fellows and girls alike . . . now in Armed Forces. ROBERT GAY Lanky . . . handsome new¬ comer . . . set the femmes in a dither . . . class president at Canton (Conn.) High . . . out¬ standing in football and base¬ ball at Canton . . . will don Navy blue . . . smooth sail¬ ings, classmate! RHODA GAYLOR |lho . . . that tall gal seen dashing frantically through Weaver ' s corridors . . . loves to sing and dance . . . aims for Simmons College. Girls ' League. MATHEW GELFAND Mat . . . Wow! what talent! . . . true friend . . . undoubtedly headed toward high things . . . detests being called a grind (he isn ' t!) . . . never gives females a break ... a potential Rembrandt. Art-Crafts Club; Portal Board; Ir. Usher; Honor Society; Look¬ out Art Editor; Orator. ANALEE GELMAN Analee . . . popular with both sexes . . . beautiful brown curly hair and big velvet- brown eyes envied by all . . . plays tennis well and also plays the piano . . . plans to attend college. A Cappella; Choir; Glee Club; Girls ' League. Mary . . . conscientious stu¬ dent . . . really appreciates good jazz . . . Fun, that ' s my motto . . . likes to make friends and doesn ' t have any trouble doing so. Girls ' League. MARY GIACHELLO Red . . . slow, easy-going girl . . . many friends . . . loves to travel . . . has a weak¬ ness for formals . . . years at Weaver nice for a pastime. Girls ' League. THOMAS GILLIGAN Typically happy grin . . . everybody ' s friend . . . ex¬ treme shyness conceals good nature . . . little seen, less heard, but always up-to-date . . . “Y , hunting, fishing, and swimming interest Tom . . . says he ' ll be a mason. MEYER GINSBERG Ginsy . . . corpulence plus . . . Y member . . . only interest: baseball . . . one of the ten reasons why teachers get grey . . . every inch filled with loyal support for Weaver. NORMA G UIFFRE Jeff . . . effervescent with enthusiasm . . . busy little miss . . . innumerable friends . . . winning smile . . . goes for dancing, roller skating, and stamp collecting . . . wants to be a Number, please? girl . . . success assured. Choir; Girls ' League; Ingleside Club; Lookout Business Board. WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL 36 MARIE GIUNTA Shorty . . . don ' t let her height mislead you . . . full of pep and always “hep to the latest music, classical and popular . . . plans to enter college and make nursing her career. A Cappella; Choir; Clubs: Glee, Latin; Girls ' League. HARVEY GLASS Harv . . . outstanding per¬ sonality . . . friend through thick and thin . . . tenacious worker . . . exceedingly witty in feminine company . . swell bass voice . . . continual eye-catching smile. A Cappella; Bands: Senior (Pres.), All-State; Honor So¬ ciety; Jr. Usher; Latin Club; Lookout Editorial Board; Mati¬ nee Dance Committee; Portal Board (Editor); Quill and Scroll; Orchestra. HERMAN GLASSMAN Herm ... a serious-minded fellow . . . long-lashed blue eyes . . infectious chuckle . . . swell sport . . . good friend of all . . . chess player. Chess Club; Honor Society. ELAINE GLAUBINGER The lass with the lisp . . . and those beautiful green eyes . . . full of sweetness and light . . . well-stacked . . . plans for college . . . could it be Trinity, Elaine? Business Club; Girls ' League, Lookout Business Board. PHILIP GOLD Phil . . . Weaver ' s Frank Sinatra . . . possessor of an amicable nature and full of mirth . . . singing and danc¬ ing occupy his chief interests . . . future in technical school . . . Had a lot of fun in Weaver. LAZARUS GOLDBERG Luzzy . . . slow lad who blushes profusely . . . outdoor type as displayed by his love of hunting and fishing . . . veterinarian in the future . . . Swell time at Weaver. MARILYN GOLDBERG Lynne . . . tall, dark, and ravishing . . . always gay, light-hearted, and laughing . . . collector of pictures, records, and letters . . . appreciated years at Weaver. Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. STEVEN GOLDBLATT Binks . . . quiet, good-na¬ tured fellow . . . friendly smile . . . shy with the ferns . . . crazy about baseball . . . artist and cartoonist deluxe . . . plans to continue art as career . . . best of luck, Steve . Baseball Team; Jr. Prom Com¬ mittee. LOIS GOLDMAN Goldie . . . long blonde hair and peaches and cream complexion ... a good dancer and quite a record collector . . . plans to enter college . . . found Weaver very enjoyable. Girls ' League. EDNA GORDON Just call her Andie . . . likes to write . . . good skater . . . hopes to be receptionist in portrait studio . . . famous for her black hair. Girls ' League. THE PORTAL 19 4 6 37 MARVIN GOTTLIEB Marv . . . roaming brown eyes and wavy black hair . . . shrewd business man and acknowledged authority on automobiles! . . . wit livened many a dull classroom . . . goes for the opposite sex . . . lookout, girls! TERESA GREEN Teresa . . . very quiet . . . pleasing smile . . . hobby is making beautiful articles for her hope chest! . . . future plans include becoming a good secretary . . . prefers H.P.H.S. (Imagine that!) Girls ' League. RUTH GREENWALD “Ruthie . . . tall, curly hair, brown eyes . . . giggly . . . fond of reading and double¬ dating . . . future elemen¬ tary school teacher . . . al¬ ways happy . . . fun to be with. Choir; Clubs; Business, C.H.L.S. (Pres.); Girls ' League. WILLIAM GRIFFITH “Baldy . . . tall, good-look¬ ing star of basketball and football . . . causes many girls to look twice . . . the strong, silent type ... a fu¬ ture college athlete . . . dis¬ trict high scorer in football. Committees: Junior Prom (Co- Chairman), Matinee Dance; Teams ' Baseball, Basketball (Co-Captain), Football. PAUL GRISEVICH Paul . . . blue-eyed blond . . . popular with everyone . . . athletic type . . . fire mes¬ senger . . . interested in all sports . . . intends to enter service . . . “every year at Weaver a good year . . . promising future. Teams: Football, Co-Captain ' 44; Track. LORRAINE GROSS Nice things come in small packages—that ' s “Rainy . . . very cute and popular, too . . always well dressed . . . interested in reading and col¬ lecting records . . . future plans include college. Choir; Girls ' League; Glee Club. ARNOLD GROSSMAN “Arnie . . . sports a beauti¬ ful head of hair! . . good- looking . . . long strides give false appearance of hurrying . . . mindful of girls ... in¬ terested in sports and music . . . will enter business world. RUTH GRUBER Reggie . . . crazy about all sports . . . loves to travel . . . plans to enter some form of secretarial work . . . calls Weaver the best school any¬ one could attend! Girls ' League. CLAIRE GUBERMAN “Gubee . . . loquacious lass never in a hurry . . . tall, at¬ tractive, and a winning per¬ sonality . . . glides gracefully over the dance floor ... a real record fan . . . aspires to be medical secretary. Choir; Girls ' League. EDWARD GWOZDZ “Ed ... a quiet and modest lad, liked by all his friends . . . dancing and bowling in¬ cluded among his favorite re¬ creations . . . planning a col¬ lege career. WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL 38 BETTY HARRIS Bet . . . very tall and attrac¬ tive . . . pretty eyes . . . pleas¬ ing smile . . . interested in sports and dancing ... a fu¬ ture secretary . . . enjoyed her years at Weaver. Choir; Girls ' League; Leaders ' Corps. NAOMI HARRIS Nay . . . very sweet, con¬ siderate, and polite . . . hobby is collecting foreign money . . . plans to enter a business school . . . somebody ' s good secretary tool . . . enjoyed her three swell years at Weaver. Choir; Girls ' League; Leaders ' Corps. NORMA HARRIS Norm . . . hard, conscientious worker . . . always ready to cheer others up and lend a helping hand . . . enjoys danc¬ ing and reading books . . . will undoubtedly make good as a nurse. Clubs: C.H.L.S., Record; Girls ' League. ALFRED HARTWIG Fuzzy . . . ah, another blond, girls! . . . happy-go-lucky per¬ sonality . . . builds model airplanes ... a future me¬ chanical draftsman . . . col¬ lege bound . . . active in church work. Leaders ' Corps; Track Team. BETTY HAUK “Tina . . . Weaver ' s own Southern Belle all the way from Tennessee . . . lovely red hair and sweet disposition . . . enjoys meeting new people ... a regular girl and lots of fun. Girls ' League. RICHARD HEALY Dick ... a modest fellow who lets his actions speak for themselves . . . popular with both sexes—and how! . . . an outstanding athlete in his years at Weaver. Teams: Cross-Country (Co- Capt.), Baseball, Track. LEONARD HELLERMAN Phil —to the elite . . . a • gregarious lad with a smile for all . . . an ardent shutter- bug . . . extremely interested in the fairer sex . . . associated with many school activities. Clubs: Leaders ' , Camera (Pres.), French, Radio; Com¬ mittees: Junior Prom, Nomi¬ nating; Lookout Editorial Board; Portal Photographer; Tennis Team. LILA HELMAN Lila . . . serious mind and pleasant disposition . . . ac¬ tive in girls ' sports . . . hap¬ piest when she is around chil¬ dren or anyone who needs her . . . aspires to a career in nursing. Clubs: C.H.L.S., Leaders ' Corps; Foreign Policy Associa¬ tion; Girls ' League; Lookout Business Board; Portal Board. HERBERT HELMS Herb ... a tall fellow with a benignant nature . . . en¬ joys working in a hotel and traveling . . . future toolmaker . . . had a swell time at Weaver.. ROBERT HENEGHAN His tag is Bob . . . freckles . . . black hair (his own!) . . . when he smiles, it hides his face! . . . quiet type . . . likes photography . . . plans include engineering school . . . struck it rich on the Kay-O quiz? per Dame Rumor! ★ THE PORTAL ★ 1 9 4 6 ★ 39 JOHN HOGAN WILLIAM HERLTH Bill . . . tall and good-na¬ tured . . . dark hair . . . al¬ ways ready to laugh at a joke ... a Hi-Y enthusiast . . . hobbies include photog¬ raphy, building planes, and mechanical drawing. LOIS HIBBEL Red ... a cut redhead al¬ ways going some place in a hurry . . . great aversion for homework! . . . one of our lunchroom helpers . . . plans for merchandising school. Girls ' League. AUDREY HIGGINS Aud . . . active in sports . . . hobbies include collect¬ ing records and reading books . . . has nice blonde hair . . . tomboy type . . . swell kid . . . to work in a business of¬ fice is her aim . . . “Weaver was swell !! Girls ' League. LOUISE HILL Sis . . . cute as they come . . . popular with opposite sex but her heart belongs to one! ... a telephone opera¬ tor outside of school . . . smooth dancer. Girls ' League; Leaders ' Corps. EUNICE HOFFMAN Eun . . . bubbling over with fun . . . dark, curly hair crowns a sweet face . . . likes danc¬ ing and good movies . . . plans to work in an office after graduation. Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. Everyone knows him as Hogie . . . quite a star at football . . . strong, silent type . . . freckles galore . . . has a secret passion for Boston Red Sox. Football Squad. BENNIE HOLLM Ben ... a sports enthusiast . . . active in the state guard . . . fascinated by electricity . . . still wants to know what happened to Lady Macbeth! IRMA HORN Amiable disposition model student . . . efficient worker . . . modest in light of her accomplishments . . . music fan . . . tops her model height with a soft crown of brown wavy hair . . . plans to study medical technology. A Cappella; Choir; Clubs: French, Latin (Consul); Girls ' League; Portal Board. MURIEL HORWITZ Mickey . . . sophistication tempered with wit . . . eats up drama and modern dance . . . always surrounded by oodles of friends . . . bound to be a success in life. Girls ' League; Latin Club. CLAIRE HOWELL Clair . . . quiet, efficient, dependable ... a true friend to every one . . . pianist . . . blue eyes, brown hair . . . attractive . . . sweet smile . . . keen sense of humor . . . future secretary. Business Club (Pres.); Girls ' League. WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL 40 EDNA JACKLYN GERALD HYLAND Either Red or Jerry will do . . . lanky “firetop . . . ex-choir boy . . . Civilian Defense Messenger ... if words were money, he wouldn ' t be rich! DAVID HYMAN Dave . . . short, dark, and serene . . . one of the many Hymans . . . occupies his extra time with model building and music ... a conscientious fellow . . . future bacteriologist. HERBERT HYMAN Butch . . . one of the most enthusiastic sport followers in the school . . . Weaver ' s Ful¬ ler Brush Man . . . easy to get along with ... a good friend . . . really knew his Latin. SHIRLEY HYMAN Shirl . . . tall and slim . . . enthusiastic art student . . . collects spoons . . . ' Butch ' is really my twin, honest . . . plans to develop her artistic inclinations. Girls ' League. WARREN HYMAN Doc . . . extremely popu¬ lar . . . two of the finest boys in Weaver! . . . rather plump . . . a smile or pun for every one . . . affable nature . . . hobby is silver jewelry mak¬ ing. Band; Choir; Clubs: Art-Crafts, Glee; Jr. Prom Committee. Jackie . . . loads of fun . . . liked by many ... a familiar figure in the school cafeteria . . . hobby is collect¬ ing movie magazines . . en¬ joys movies . . . future plans include college . . . had a swell time at Weaver. Girls ' League. DORIS JACKSON Dodie . . . athletic type . . . interested in sports, espe¬ cially softball . . . plans to play with professional soft- ball teams . . . neat in ap¬ pearance . . . lots of fun . . . No other school like Weaver. Choir; Girls ' League. EVELYN JAINCHILL Evie . . . attracted by those little blue slips!—and the op¬ posite sex!! . . . her hobbies include tennis and dancing . . . intends to enter nursing. Girls ' League. HERBERT JANOW Herbie ... a loquacious fellow with a good sense of humor . . . ardent admirer of the fairer sex . . . always cheerful and active . . . one of the biggest appetites in Weaver. Band. ANDRE JENKS Andy . . . that popular foot¬ ball center ... a good dancer . . . leads of fun to be with . . . spends most of his spare time with a certain Hartford High girl! Football Team; Special Serv¬ ice Squad. ★ THE PORTAL ★ 1 9 4 6 ★ 41 KENNETH JOEL “Kennie or “Schultz ' . . . quiet, witty, friendly . . . artis¬ tic ability . . . ready grin . . . modest, calm, conscientious worker . . . likes to have fun, too . . . always shows kind¬ ness and good will . . . con¬ sidered by every one a “good guy . Leaders ' Club. RUTH JOELSON “Ruthy . . . cute and tiny . . . twinkly eyes . . . fond of having a good time—and basketball games . . . singer . . . studious (at times) . . . pianist . . . plans to go into radio work or teaching. Choir; Clubs: French, Glee; Girls ' League; Honor Society. BARBARA JOHNSON “Bobby . . . brown hair . . . slim . . . nice disposition . . . dogs and dancing are her hobbies . . . stenographic work or Junior College ahead. Cheerleader (Sub.); Girls ' League; Lookout Business Board; Honor Society. DOROTHY JONES “Jonesy . . . has a liking for all sports . . . loves to go to movies . . . ambition to be¬ come secretary . . . liked by all . . . enjoys good records . . . has high praise for Weaver: “Best in the coun¬ try!!! Girls ' League. EVELYN JONES “Eve ... a quiet girl until you get to know her . . . friendly smile . . . sincere friend . . . interested in dancing and sew¬ ing . . . plans to enter trade school and then a job . . . really enjoyed the years at Weaver. Girls ' League. GILDA JORDAN “Gil . . . never a dull moment when she ' s around! . . . wears some “most sharp clothes . . . interested in dancing, bowling, pool and hair-styl¬ ing . . . plans to become a cosmetologist! . . . enjoyed her school career. Girls ' League. GLADYS JORDAN One of Weaver ' s quieter and reserved girls . . . attained a high scholastic record ... in spare time does volunteer hos¬ pital work and embroiders fancy pieces ... a future in business school. Business Club; Girls ' League; Honor Society. CAROL KAGAN Cookie . . . tall and slim with perpetually straight hair . . . incessant chatterer . . . “Does anybody have any gum? . . . “The Lookout forever . . . crazy about spin¬ ach and fifty-cent words . . . 1946 “Lady in the Dark . Choir; Clubs: Foreign Policy Association, French, Latin (Sec.); Lookout Editor; Quill and Scroll; Jr. Prom Committee; Girls ' League; Honor Society. LEAH KAHAN Unfathomable blue eyes . . . deep thinker . . . always up in the clouds . . . superb lyric soprano . . . fascinated by music from symphony to jazz . . . an asset to any crowd . . . those eyelashes, oh! A Cappella; Choir; Clubs: French (Sec.), Glee; Girls ' League. JOEL KALAFA “Weej . . . false appearance of quiescence and shyness . . . good-looking . . . air-mind¬ ed .. . good in sports and a good sport . . . master of “boogey-woogey piano play¬ ing . . flying his “dish . . . future college freshman. Clubs: Camera, Radio; Bas¬ ketball Squad. WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL 42 SANDRA KAMINS Sandy . . . always a cheerful disposition . . . pleasing per¬ sonality and bright smile win her many friends . . . even- tempered . . . good sense of humor . . . hobby — Senior Math! (Could be, Mr. Car¬ rier!). Choir; French Club (Treas.); Girls ' League; Honor Society. ROSALIND KANE Roz . . . hopes to be a pub¬ lic school music teacher . . . sharp wit . . . main interests include collecting good rec¬ ords, Irv , and playing the violin. Choir; Girls ' League; Orches¬ tra; Record Club. ROSANNE KAPLAN Rosanne . . wonderful dis¬ position ... a snappy cheer¬ leader ... a friendly smile for all . . . takes pride in her pet dog and her collection of wish bones ... a good sport. Clubs: Business, Record; Cheerleader; Girls ' League; Leaders ' Corps; Lookout Busi¬ ness Manager. RUTH KAPLAN Kapy . . . enviable tanned complexion with contrasting pearly teeth . . . smile for all . . . a “Weaver forever ad¬ herent as shown by her re¬ turning for graduation . . . horseback riding a favorite pastime. Choir; Clubs: Glee, Record; Girls ' League. BERNARD KARP “Abe . . . friendly fellow . . . keen sense of humor . . . sharp dresser . . . second home in Keney Park . . . gre¬ garious with Weaver ' s fairer sex . . . slow motion until he ' s playing football . . . future in engineering. FRED KATTEN Fritz . . . quiet and unas¬ suming . . . delves into the in¬ tricacies of electrical appli¬ ances . . . sports fan, espe¬ cially baseball . . . desires to become a retired business man or bookkeeper . . . knows his figures . . . girls have a place in his life. CAROL KATZ Sherry . . . always on the run . . . business woman only in school, plenty hep out¬ side . . . singing most of the time . . . enjoys piano, danc¬ ing, and all outdoor sports . . . business world beckons. Choir; Clubs: Business, Glee, Record; Lookout Typist. ROBERT KATZ Bob . . . those roving eyes made many friends at Weaver . . . swell guy . . . head of hair . . . radios, photography, and music comprise his main interests . . . expects to at¬ tend college and study radio engineering . . . Hello, Men! A Cappella; Choir; Clubs: Glee, Radio (Pres.); Football Team (Mgr.); Honor Society. JOAN KATZEL Short, cute, and full of am¬ bition . . . that ' s Joan . . . always laughing and talking . . . mischievous brown eyes . . . plays an excellent game of tennis, and enjoys danc¬ ing. Camera Club; Girls ' League. NATHAN KAUFMAN “Nate . . . quiet, serious, and reliable . . . known for his neatness and good taste in clothes . . . digs it solid on the drums, with a swing band . . . wants to travel around the world! Band. ★ THE PORTAL ★ 1 9 4 6 ★ 43 VELMA KAUFMAN Vicky . . . lovely black hair and a fresh glowing com¬ plexion . . . warm personality gains many friends, both male and female ... a special in¬ terest in Springfield!—and in art . . . served as Bluebird. Clubs: Business, C.H.L.S.; Choir; Girls ' League; Honor So¬ ciety; Portal Business Board (Sec.). MARTIN KESTEN Marty . . . more heard than seen! . . . veritable sheik with the women . . . black wavy hair . . . usually seen carry¬ ing a motor! . . . mechanical aptitude phenomenal ... a true pal . . . Hi-ya, Kid. FLORENCE KEIZERSTEIN Flo . . . friend to all . . . calm disposition . . . one of the “silence is golden pro¬ moters . . . this blonde miss will make some one a good secretary . . . interested in piano. Girls ' League. HELEN KELLY Nellie . . . sparkling blue eyes ... a real friend to many . . . quiet and unreserved manner . . . hails from Phila¬ delphia . . . plans to study science at college . . . bound to be a success. C.H.L.S.; Girls ' League; Testa¬ trix. MARY KERINS Mitzie . . . interested in out¬ door sports and collecting photographs . . . exceedingly neat . . . nice dresser . . . likes Bloomfield boys (won¬ der why!) . . . intends to go to business school . . . has pleasant memories of Weaver. Girls ' League. BERTHA KERSHENBAUM Bert . . . diamond-shaped face . . . black hair ... an engaging personality . . . al¬ ways a chuckle when it was most appreciated . . . special interest and hobby—collecting records . . . office work for this little miss. Girls ' League. MARILYN KILBY Jean . . . slim . . . lustrous brown hair . . . athletic . . . fond of roller skating with blind soldiers . . . likes art and swimming . . . will always remember and be remembered by her friends at Weaver . . . thinks of others first. Girls ' League. RITA KINSLER Reet . . . blonde hair, blue eyes, petite, and pretty . . . with a figure to match, too . . . eyes reet , boys! . . . wears a winning smile . . . wants to enter commercial art field. Camera Club; Girls ' League. HANNAH KIRSCHBAUM Hannah . . . light brown hair . . . nice complexion . . . witty remarks livened up many a classroom . . . her art work admired by all . . . plans for the future—art school. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Record; Girls ' League. MIRIAM KOLLMAN Mir . . . always ready with a friendly word . . . liked by all who knew her ... a music on wax enthusiast . . . likes to write letters — especially to a certain boy in Blue. Girls ' League; Clubs: Ingle- side, Record. ★ WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL ★ 44 MARCIA KOLOSKY ESTHER-LEE KRIWITZKY Slim . . . tall, graceful miss . . . queenly bearing . . . long, artistic fingers . . . abundant blonde locks . . . many hob¬ bies . . . excels in art . . . not easy to forget. Business Club; Girls ' League. ALVIN KONE “Big Al . . . celebrity about Weaver . . . most popular with girls in red shirts! . . . great athlete . . . desirable friend . . . naive in many cases; quite smart in others! Teams: Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track. RUSSELL KONE Russ . . . what a sense of humor ... a joke for every occasion . . . see him ski and skate . . . singing is not one of his accomplishments! . . . loads of luck, Muscles . ISRAEL KOPMAR “Izzy . . .one of the most cheerful persons at Weaver . . . a fellow who knows how to have a good time . . . fine musician. Bands: Senior, All-State. SARAH KOZAK Sukie . . . expressive eyes . . . dark brown hair . . . lives for dancing . . . writing letters her hobby . . . griped about Weaver—the homework and exams! Girls ' League. Gal with the perpetual giggle . . . as sparkling as cham¬ pagne and just as giddy . . . her hobbies include playing the piano, talking, dancing, and Joe . Choir; Girls ' League. SEYMOUR KROOPNICK Sey . . . easy-going . . . good-natured . . . likes all fields of sports ... a fast worker with the women (what a line!) . . . cuts a mean step on the dance floor. Band. JANET LABB Jan . . . makes friends easily . . . twinkling eyes . . . con¬ scientious worker . . . serene, charming, petite mademoiselle . . . infectious smile . . . pos¬ sessor of many friends . . . loyal rooter for Weaver. Clubs: C.H.L.S., Record; Choir; Girls ' League. ANTHONY LANZA “Tony . . . powerful build . . . one of best, she says . . . looks forward to shocking future in electricity . . . always ready to smile . . . more seen than heard . . . hopes to be discharged in June. Football Squad. ARTHUR LAPP Art . . . shining personality . . . handsome with wavy, brown hair . . . some phy¬ sique! . . . “A-l humorist! . . . addicted to bow ties . . . animated eyebrows . . . friend¬ ship priceless . . . fine singer . . . promising future. A Cappella; Choir; Clubs: French, Radio; Committees: Jr. Prom, Matinee Dance; Portal Board; Jr. Usher; Honor Society. ★ THE PORTAL ★ 1 9 4 6 ★ 45 Whew, we just got out in time! Soon that seven minutes ' gossiping time between classes will be only one of the many privileges which went out with the ' 46 era. Beavers equipped with roller skates and portable radios especially designed for listening to conversations while strolling through the corridors and with escalators at their command will have no possible excuse for being late to class! And what will become of the Big Green when the famed Weaver classroom easy chairs weaken the prowess of the team? Of course, our girls will valiantly go on playing hard to get, even after the television in the lunch¬ room, now manned by an efficient maitre d ' hotel and a crew of waiters, has greatly broad-ened the minds of their admirers. But hark! We, the class of ' 46, maintain that there is one mechanism upon which no invention can im¬ prove—the swinging doors. 46 MILDRED LASSOFF SAUL LAPPEN Saul . . . sincere and swell . . . yes, that ' s he ... a popu¬ lar fellow with a very lively personality . . . plays the clari¬ net well . . . interested in photography and dancing . . . future plans include college. Band; Camera Club; Projection Squad. ANNA LA ROSA Anna . . . sparkles with life . . . a veritable live wire . . . intense brunette . . . personi¬ fication of old Spain . . . witty, winsome slip of a thing with a zest for living. Business Club; Girls ' League; Lookout Typist. RICHARD LASCHEVER Rich . . . friendships galore . . . excellent sense of humor . . . versatile personality . . . is probably most happy fly¬ ing chessmen around by model airplane . . . perhaps law or teaching language in the future. Clubs: Chess (Pres.), Airplane (Pres.), Radio; Honor Society; Lookout Editorial Board; Track Team. “Mimmie . . . attractive, dark hair and ready smile . . . good dancer . . . popular with everyone . . . has done volun¬ teer hospital work . . . enjoys music . . . plans to attend business college. Clubs: Business, Record; Choir; Girls ' League; Lookout Editorial Board. MILDRED L. LASSOFF Mylle ' ' . . . attractive blonde hair and lovely brown eyes . . . naturally sweet and gener¬ ous nature . . . merry laughter and numerous friends ... fu¬ ture plans include Russell Sage. Girls ' League; Lookout Sport s Editor. ROBERT LASSOW “Bob . . . very handsome . . . brown wavy hair, boyish smile . . . easy to get along with . . . makes friends easily . . . interested in aviation . . . comment: “The best years of my life . Radio Club; Nominating Com¬ mittee. EDWIN LASSMAN “Eddie . . . Weaver ' s Caruso . . . affable disposition . . . tremendous voice often heard reverberating in corridors . . . has a pun for every occasion . . . music and photography are his chief hobbies. A Cappella; Band; Clubs: Camera, Chess, Radio; Look¬ out Business Board. LAWRENCE LASSOFF “Larry ... a fellow who wows ' em with his great physique . . . constant line of chatter . . . good company . . . interested among other things in music and photog¬ raphy. Radio Club; Track Team. PAUL LATER Paul . . . modest and blushes at the slightest provocation . . . loves the great outdoors . . . spends the summer sailing . . . enjoys photography and sports . . . plans to attend college. MERLE LAW Merle . . . light brown hair . . . brown eyes . . . slim . . . collects glass horses . . . hopes to be a secretary . . likes to dance. Art-Crafts Club; Girls ' League. ★ WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL ★ 48 SHIRLEY LAY Dinkus . . . the Brooklyn dynamo . . . wonderful kid . . . friend to everyone . . . the ' ' Lookout ' s ' ' girl Friday . . . infectious giggle . . . terrific sense of humor . . . tennis fiend . . . heading for college. Lookout Editorial Board; Girls ' League. ANN LEAVITT Ann . . . Weaver ' s patriotic student . . . helped on War Bond Committees and Red Cross Drives . . . delightful sense of humor accompanies her constant chattering . . . looks to interior decorating for career. Art-Crafts Club; Girls ' League; Lookout News Editor. ROBERT LEBOWITZ “Bob . . . very shy and ret¬ icent fellow . . . steers clear of the girls . . . well-liked by all . . . interested in photog¬ raphy . . . future plans in¬ clude college . . . Bon Voy¬ age! Cross-Country, Mgr.; Track, Mgr. DORIS LECHOWITZ “Dotty . . . lovely pear-shaped face . . . lilting speaking voice . . . very pleasing per¬ sonality . . . leans toward dress designing . . . appealing sense of humor ... a great pal. Girls ' League. JOEL LEFKOWITZ Joel . . . unassuming . . . liked for it . . . industrious . . . sound thinker . . . laconic speeches hold interest . . . grand fellow . . . another camera fiend . . . model air¬ plane: Pilot to navigator! . . . definitely doomed to suc¬ cess! Clubs: Model Airplane (Pres, and Treas.), Camera. CLAIRE LERNER Clutch . . . with the veil-like, long, blonde hair . . . Weaver whistle bait . . . known for her deep, Bacall voice . . . intends to enter modeling after college. Girls ' League. LOIS LERNER Loey . . .a pert, dark-haired lass ... a chatterbox . . . well-known for her efferves¬ cence . . . dresses very nicely . . . enjoys music and plans to enter a music college. Girls ' League. STANLEY LESTER Stan . . . the fellow with the superb physique . . . known to his followers as Muscles . . . outstanding athlete . . . a good conversationalist . . . interested in figures! . . . best kind of pall Teams: Basketball, Football, Track. BARBARA LEVIN Bobbie . . . lively . . . likes music and sports . . . lunch¬ room monitor . . . war stamp collector . . . future plans: U. of Conn. . . . enjoyed years at Weaver: “Something do¬ ing every minute . Choir; A Cappella; Clubs: Glee, Ingleside; Girls ' League. THELMA LEVIN Peewee . . . exceptionally good artist . . . added greatly to Weaver Night . . . interested in soap sculpture, sports, and drawing . . . plans to attend college . . . found junior year at Weaver the best! Clubs: Art-Crafts, Biology, Camera, C.H.L.S.; Girls ' League. ★ WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL ★ 49 ISRAEL LEVINE Izzy . . . good-looking . . . two fisted batter . . . usually seen in the middle of scuffles . . . dark hair offset by light complexion . . . women his weakness . . . firm friend, once acquired. SELMA LEVINE Selma . . . How many hearts have you broken with those great big beautiful eyes? . . . always smiling—when she ' s not giggling . . . one who really enjoys life. Business Club; Girls ' League. PAUL LEWIS Perry . . . tall, nice-looking . . . smooth dancer . . . in¬ terested in photography and music ... on football squad . . . war stamps cashier . . . plans to attend college . . . Weaver is a great school. ROBERT LEWIS Sub . . . tall, dark, and handsome . . . ardent horse¬ back rider . . . very pleasing personality . . . concentrated on one attractive Weaver belle! . . . serving in Uncle Sam ' s Navy. MARILYN LIBBY Marilyn . . . cute girl . . . lovely smile . . . much ability with matching modesty . . . everyone ' s friend . . . jour¬ nalistic tendencies . . . knowl¬ edge of braille . . . dental hygiene or Cadet Nurse Corps beckons . . . cherishes memories of Weaver. Clubs: C.H.L.S., Latin; Look¬ out Editorial Board; Quill and Scroll; Girls ' League; Honor Society. SELMA LIPSY Sel ... a swell kid ... a wonderful sense of humor . . . and a flair for writing . . . fan of the Lookout . . . plans college, then advertising. Choir; Lookout Feature Edi¬ tor; Girls ' League; Honor Society. JEAN LOMBARDO Jean . . . that tall, cute girl with long, wavy hair ... an ardent sports fan and athlete . . . friends galore . . . piano and dancing fill much spare time . . . Ah! those beautiful brown eyes! Biology Club; Choir; Girls ' League (Vice-Pres.); Leaders ' Corps (Pres.); Honor Society; Girls ' Sports; Ass ' t Treasurer. MARILYN LONDON Slim . . . special interests: reading, ballet, Mr. Crowell, being a Bluebird . . . plans future schooling . . . years at Weaver most innocent years of my life ! Clubs: Camera, C.H.L.S.; Foreign Policy Ass ' n; Girls ' League. EDWARD LOPEZ Lo . . . every ounce a gen¬ tleman . . . reserved, but ca¬ pable . . . million dollar grin . . . friend to everyone . . . very sensible thinker and talker . . . scientific work . . . good luck, Ed ! Band; Orchestra; Portal Busi¬ ness Board; Matinee Dance Committee; Record Club; Track Team. JAMES LOSTY Jim ... or Salty . . . calm, quiet, good-natured character . . . quite a pro at golf . . . will enter business world as an accountant ... he likes bookkeeping! ★ WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL ★ 50 MARGARET MAGISTRI EMILY MANDERVILLE Peg . . . example of tre¬ mendous things in little pack¬ ages . . . dynamic enthusiasm . . . countless friends . . . pretty smile . . . record collec¬ tor . . . Weaverette in energetic sense of the word . . . shutter- bug . . . sports woman . . . really cute, too! Leaders ' Corps; Girls ' League. ROSE MAIMONE Rose . . . pleasant, friendly manner . . . interested in reading and music worked for ration board . . . plans to be a secretary . . . Weaver: This is the life . Clubs: Business, Ingleside; Girls ' League; Lookout Typist. ERNESTINE MAJOR Cherry . . . very serious- minded . . . that walk will get her places . . . She ' s waiting for the train to come in!! . . . hobbies are collecting pic¬ tures and writing letters . . . career of marriage—or dieti¬ tian! Girls ' League. DIANE MANDELL Dolly . . . someone calls her “Chickee , too . . . typical blonde modern miss . . . pretty, that is! . . . blue eyes . . . al¬ ways up-to-date . . . good friend of all . . . future in science. French Club; Lookout Music Editor; A Cappella, Clerk; Choir; Girls ' League; Honor Society; Quill and Scroll. JUDITH MANDELL Judy . . . short and lovely miss bound to reach heights . . . unselfish and untiring worker as shown by Bluebird uniform . . . always in a happy mood heralded by big smile . . . probable dental hygienist. Lookout Typist and Advertising Board; Girls ' League; Junior Prom Committee. Hi! Shorty . . . cute with nice smile . . . sparkling eyes . . . sincere friend . . . interests are reading, listening to radio, and cooking . . . likes sports . . . business school is next on her list and then mar¬ riage! . . . Weaver is okay!! FRANK MANGINI Frank . . . definitely athlet¬ ic type . . . powerful on the football field . . . served in Armed Guard ... no definite plans for the future . . . found Weaver a tough grind . Teams: Football, Track. MELVIN MARCUS Mel . . . also known as Stretch . . . generally re¬ garded as a sharp char¬ acter . . . interested in girls, and vice versa . . . admirable record with bonds and stamps . . . interested in coin collect¬ ing and sports. Football Squad. LEATRICE MARGOLIS Lee . . . long, dark brown hair and dancing eyes . . . deepest interest: the trousered half (?) of the student body . . . avid art student . . . former Bluebird . . . future student at Junior College. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Camera, Glee; Choir; Goodwill Formal Committee; Girls ' League. CONCETTA MATARAZZO Tina . . . cute . . . dark curly hair . . . collects pic¬ tures of movie stars . . . plans to work after graduation . . . really enjoyed years at Weaver. ★ THE PORTAL ★ 1 9 4 6 ★ 51 ESTELLE McCOY RONALD MATTHEWSON Ronny . . . blond chap with smile for all . . . as good a fellow as ever strode Weaver halls . . . interested in ani¬ mals, especially horses . . . intends to enter veterinary school . . . lucky dogs ! Camera Club (Pres.). RUTH MAYER Ruthie . . . always nice to have around . . . has a special interest in classical music . . . makes hobbies of swing and collecting recipes, possibly with a regard for the future!! Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. MARY MAZZA Butch . . . don ' t fence me in . . . adventuresome spirit . . . plenty of get-up-and-go . . . plans to become a flying instructor . . . happy landings, Butch ! Girls ' League. ianet McCarthy Mac . . . vivacious . . . plenty of personality and friends galore . . . athletically inclined . . . smooth dancer . . . neat dresser . . . always on the go . . . popular with both sexes. Camera Club; Cheerleader (Sub.); Choir; Girls ' League. wlliam McCarthy Moose . . . tall . . . big smile . . . women are his favorite interest . . . expected to get Christmas greetings from President! . . . likes aero¬ nautics but can ' t spell it! Stel . . . attractive ... a swell person to know . . . in¬ tellectual . . . ambitious . . . teachers as well as students have a high regard for her . . . interested in reading and popular music . . . plans in¬ clude business career. Choir; Clubs; Business, Glee; Girls ' League; Honor Society; Lookout Typist. Joseph McDonald Mac . . . Weaver ' s Robert Taylor . . . retiring manner behind which lurks a devil ! . . . possesses fine tenor voice . . . interested in outdoor life . . . will join Coast Guard after Weaver. Art-Crafts Club; Track Team. BEVERLY McKINNON Bev . . . tall and attractive . . . Weaver ' s own Jennifer Jones . . . graceful on roller skates . . . interested in music and writing ... a football en¬ thusiast . . . years at Weaver most enjoyable . Cheerleader; Choir; Girls ' League; Leaders ' Corps. MARGARET McLEOD Maggie . . . tall, slim, very quiet . . . soft voice . . . pleas¬ ing personality . . . good sense of humor . . . plans to go to business school . . . fond of bowling and swimming. Art-Crafts Club; Girls ' League. SELMA MELNICK Sel . . . lovely lass . . . sur¬ rounded with friends . . . us¬ ually seen smiling . . . takes interest in dancing . . . likes swimming . . . charming per¬ sonality adds to attractive¬ ness. Choir; Girls ' League. WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL 52 MARJORIE MILLER EBBA MELROSE Ebba . . . sparkling smile and nice features . . . famed for her precise diction . . . enjoys dancing and good music . . . radio work and dramatics in¬ terest her . . . plans to enter college. Clubs: C.H.L.S., French; Girls ' League. CLAIRE MEYHR Mac . . . pleasant manner . . . interested in airplanes, medicine, and men . . . worked on farm and in hospital . . . plans for career in field of medicine . . . found Weaver just perfect . Girls ' League. PAUL MIKKELSON “Mick ... a tall, dark, good- looking chap . . . quiet and industrious worker . . . watch out, girls! . . . athletic type . . . plans to enter the Navy . . . newcomer to Weaver. Art-Crafts Club; Track Squad. JACOB MILLER Jake . . . personality plus . . . has many friends, espe¬ cially among fairer sex . . . known for his witty remarks . . . wonderful dancer . . . likes music and art . . . plans to enter Connecticut College of Pharmacy. Choir. KENNETH MILLER A combination of good man¬ ners and a pleasant per¬ sonality make Ken a popu¬ lar guy . . . one of Weaver ' s better shutterbugs . . . fu¬ ture plans include a college education. Clubs: Camera, Chess; Look¬ out Photographer. Marge . . . curly blonde hair . . . smooth dancer . . . a lilting voice . . . active in sports . . . liked by everyone . . . hopes to work in office . . . spent three enjoyable years in Weaver. Choir; Girls ' League; Leaders ' Corps. HARRIET MISHKIN Terry . . . perky little lady . . . always perfectly groomed . . . sweet, happy, always grin¬ ning . . . wonderful dancer . . . future teacher or office worker . . . proof of the saying the best things come in small packages . Clubs: Business, Camera, Record; Girls ' League. LAURA MOGIL Laura . . . brown hair and eyes make for a good combination . . . good dresser . . . tidy and neat ... a Bluebird worker . . . collects records . . . plans for an office career . . . hubba- hubba! Girls ' League. BETTE MOLLEN Bet . . . tall, attractive bru¬ nette . . . makes many of her clothes and wears them with a flair . . . loads of friends, female and others . . . thinks Weaver ' s wonderful ... a swell kid to know. Choir; Clubs: Business, Glee, Ingleside. PATRICK MOORE Pat or Al . . . quite a per¬ sonality . . . lively . . . worked in war plants . . . favorite practice: reading Courant during activity period . . . wants to be news corres¬ pondent . . . comment of Weaver: “It was a tough battle! ★ THE PORTAL ★ 1 9 4 6 ★ 53 LaVERNE MORELAND “Verne . . • sort of on the timid s ide . . . sharp dresser . . . nice dancer . . . inter¬ ested in designing . . . years at Weaver were enjoyable ones . . . future plans: Pratt Institute ... we wish you good luck! Choir; Girls ' League. NOREEN MURPHY Murph . . . gay person . . . giggly . . . brown hair . . . likes dancing . . . plans to be a private secretary . . . cute way of talking . . . alwavs present when there ' s some¬ thing lively going on Girls ' League. NANCY MORELLI Nancy . . . cute with attractive dimples . . . liked by both sexes ... a one-man girl . . interested in the Navy! . good dancer . . . likes roller skating . . - nurse ' s training is her future plan . . . found Weaver very agreeable. Girls ' League. KATHLEEN MORIARTY Kitty . . . very attractive . . . liked by all . . . dabbles in dancing, bowling, and rol¬ ler skating . . . plans to work in insurance or telephone com¬ pany . . . found years at Weaver happy. Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. LUCILLE MURTHA Shorty . . . small and cute ... a sharp dancer . . . plans to become a nurse . . . popular with boys and girls . . . a good looking blonde. Girls ' League. MILDRED NAPPER Mil or Nap” . . . neat ap¬ pearance . . . always has a Hi for you . . . good com¬ pany . . . with her around, there ' s always fun . . . lover of sports . . . plans to enter college . . . Weaver was colossal! Biology Club; Choir; Girls ' League. VIRGINIA MORRIS Ginny . . . pleasant smile . . . long hair . . . interesting con¬ versationalist . . . fond of music, bowling, and dancing . . . undecided about future plans, but she ' ll surely find happiness. Band; Choir; Girls ' League; Glee Club. INEZ NAPPIER Neze ... a swell kid . . . one of the best girl athletes . . . very active in sports . . . enjoys reading and playing piano . . . collects sweet and solid records ... a future nurse ... a friend to many at Weaver. Girls ' League; Girls ' Sports; Leaders ' Corps (Vice Pres.). GWENDOLYN MORRISON Gwen ... a cute face and pleasing personality to match . . . combines a serious na¬ ture with a swell sense of humor . . . sports and writing interest her . . . plans to enter college. Girls ' League; Leaders ' Corps; Portal Board. MICHAEL NARGI Mike . . . has look of de¬ termination . . . swell pal . . . good singer . . . sports fan . . . Uncle Sam or an Account¬ ing School enters in his plans for future . . . will go places. WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL 54 ELEANOR NEIDITZ Ellie . . . better known as Cynthia to her French col¬ leagues . . . cute as a frantic button . . . patron of the arts, especially music . . . plans col¬ lege. Choir; Clubs: C.H.L.S. (Sec.), French, Latin (Censor); Girls ' League; Honor Society; Nomi¬ nating Committee. JEAN NERICCIO Pepper ... all her nickname implies! ... vivacious miss ... lovely brown tresses . . . low throaty chuckle . . . flashing white teeth . . . plays the piano . . . enjoys roller skating. Girls ' League. RICHARD NEWHOUSE Call him Dick . . . jovial chap . . . liked by all . . . potential architect . . . musi¬ cal draftsman . . . likes bas¬ ketball . . . Alpha Hi-Y presi¬ dent . . . good party material . . . all-around pal. WILMER NEWTON Newt . . . nice looking, well- built . . . definitely athletic type . . . likes to bowl, swim, ice skate . . . future plans un¬ decided . . . had three good years at Weaver. Teams: Basketball, Football. HERCULES NEZAMES Jim . . . sometimes called strong man ’. . . very spe¬ cial interest— Terry ... a poet in disguise . . . dark and attractive . . . flashing smile . . . might get around to some more woeful study in col¬ lege . . . class comedian . . . good guy. Choir; Nominating Committee. RONALD NORTH Ronny ... a popular fellow with plenty of friends . . . personality with a capital P . . . another of Weaver ' s photography fans ... a sports enthusiast. DOROTHY NOVARR Dot . . . one of the Li ' l Acorns . . . active in sports and a great football fan . . . loves to dance . . . many a girl envies her long, dark hair . . . a future coed. Choir; Girls ' League; Girls ' Sports; Leaders ' Corps. ROSE PANTANO Rose . . . brown hair . . . light complexion . . . nice clothes . . . dancing, swimming, bo wl¬ ing—special interests . . . hopes to be a stenographer. Girls ' League. EMANUEL PARADE Mannie . . . small package full of energy . . . unruly hair . . . partly responsible for basketball victories . . . always smiling . . . sincere pal . . . going to electrical school . . . Hey! Batboy! Baseball (Mgr.); Basketball (Mgr.). FRANK PATTERSON Despite his short stature Pat is considered one of Weaver ' s finest athletes . . . possessor of an even disposition . . . popu¬ lar with his classmates. Teams: Cross-Country (Co- Capt.), Track. ★ THE PORTAL ★ 1 9 4 6 ★ 55 FRANCES PETRIZZO MARILYN PECK Marilyn . . . short, attractive miss . . . neat dresser ... jet black hair borders rosy com¬ plexion . . . opera star in the making . . . hopes to attend a music conservatory . . . stead¬ fast friend with swell per¬ sonality. Band; Glee Club; Choir; Girls ' League; Orchestra. LILLIAN PEDEMONTI Pete . . . blonde . . . blue eyes . . . fair complexion . . . dietetics her future career . . . likes to bowl . . . liked by all at Weaver who knew her. Girls ' League. SIDNEY PELLET Sid . . . real sport . . . one of the Big Five . . . dynamic personality . . . famous “laff . . . handy with a basketball . . . girls all sigh when Sid goes by . . . smart talker . . . U.S.N. . . . good luck, Sid . NATHAN PERRY Nate . . . one of the boys . . . busy fellow . . . well known and well liked . . . possesses lively sense of humor . . . plans for college . . . future business man. Baseball (Mgr.); Leaders ' Club. ARNOLD PESSIN What-a-man Pessin . . . rugged and rangy . . . ap¬ preciates the really finer things in life . . . likes horses —and women! . . . going to be a veterinarian. Fran . . . conscientiously devoted to principles . . . has found room in her heart for many and a place in many a heart . . . one who deserves the best. Girls ' League; Lookout Edi¬ torial Board. HERBERT PHILLIPS Herb . . . droolsome in that sailor suit as well as civies! . . . interested in sports and classics . . . big grin and shoulders . . . sincere friend and good conversationalist . . . more Merchant Marine, then college . . . Bon Voyage, Herb . Teams: Football, Track. ALFRED PITTMAN Pitt ... a lad with a con¬ stant smile and a cheerful face . . . takes his studies seriously but has plenty of time for sports and social activities. Choir. ANNA PIZZOLI Anna ... a tiny package of vigor . . . possessor of a melodious voice . . . sparkling smile . . . amiable . . . con¬ siderate of all . . . well liked in Weaver. Business Club; Choir; Girls ' League. TERESA PLATI Terry . . . slim . . . black hair . . . nice dresser . . . medium height . . . hopes for a position in an office as a white collar girl. Girls ' League; Ingleside Club (Treas.). ★ WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL ★ 56 LILA POLLACK CHARLES PRETE, JR. Lolly” . . . sugar and spice and everything nice . . . in¬ terested in dancing and the U.S.M.S. . . . eyes as deep as wells . . . first on everybody ' s list . . . plans to enter college. A Cappella; Choir; Commit¬ tees; Goodwill Formal, Jr. Prom, Jr. Tea; Girls ' League. MILDRED POLLACK Mil . . . silky tresses . . . sparkling smile . . . well liked . . . friendly . . . Did I show you the latest pictures of my brother, hm? . . . giggly . . . future interior decorator . . . an all-around swell kid. Clubs; French, Latin (Quaes¬ tor); Girls ' League; Honor So¬ ciety; Portal Board. ROSALIE PORISS Lee . . . wants to learn everything there is to know! . . . possesses a rare wit . . . living example of how to win friends and influence people . . . Weaver ' s satirist. Clubs: C.H.L.S., French, Latin; Foreign Policy Ass ' n; Girls ' League; Honor Society; Look¬ out Editorial Board; Portal Board. EULAINE POTTER Lolly . . . tall, slim Weaver- ite . . . neat as a pin . . . mischievous as an elf . . . quite an outdoor girl . . . in¬ terested in ice skating . . . swell kid. Girls ' League. MARY PREMO Mary . . . personality plus . . . attractive, and how! . . . enthusiastic sports fan . . . proud possessor of silver bas¬ ketball . . . popular with all . . . enjoys art and music . . . a typical Weaverite. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Camera (Sec.); Cheerleader; Choir; Girls ' League; Girls ' Sports; Leaders ' Corps; Jr. Prom Com¬ mittee. Chet . . . tall and slim . . . spent most of his Weaver days sleeping through his classes! ... a hep jitterbug . . . women—especially one —his main interest. Leaders ' Club. SHIRLEY QUAILE Shirl . . . blonde, shy, . . . quiet smile . . . fond of volley¬ ball and baseball . . . future stenographer or typist . . . col¬ lector of records, autographs, photographs . . . always calm, cool, and collected. Business Club; Girls ' League. MARVIN RAUCH “George . . . deceptive, solemn face . . . cracks a smile at slightest provocation . . . practical joker . . . developed queer language . . . friend¬ ship is his byword . . . decided Brooklyn fan . . . intends to be tycoon. Honor Society. GERTRUDE REAVES Gert . . . athletic type . . . swell friend to know . . . her knowledge of astronomy is terrific!! . . . enjoys all types of sports . . . movies are her special interest . . . Weaver was swell! Leaders ' Corps; Girls ' League. DAVID REINER “Dave . . . Jack-of-all-trades and master of quite a few . . . an intelligent and interesting conversationalist who is rarely bested in an argument . . . witty. . . .musically and scien¬ tifically inclined. Honor Society; Jr. Usher; Salu- tatorian. ★ THE PORTAL ★ 1 9 4 6 ★ 57 ANNA REITZFELD Ann . . . perfect kid ... a smile and a good word for everybody . . . enjoys the social side of life . . . writes—with talent and with an understand¬ ing of human nature. Girls ' League. ESTHER RESSLER Esther ... a little lass with winning ways . . . always well dressed . . . swell dancer . . . likes music and reading . . . intends to study lan¬ guages in college. Clubs: French, Record; Girls ' League. HOWARD REUBEN Howie . . . distinguished looking but one of the gang . . . L stands for lovable . . . good-looking . . . un¬ tiring pal . . . fine art admirer . . . strong, silent type . . . swell taste . . . sharp dresser. Band. RUTH RIBACK Red . . . oh, that hair! . . . the envy of all her friends . . . takes things as they come . . . another of Weaver ' s gifts to the noblest profes¬ sion—nursing. Girls ' League. PETER RIEMER Pete . . . Mr. Brains . . doesn ' t study . . . extremely affable . . . perfect sense of humor . . . Little Bill Tilden . . . special hobbies—joining clubs, losing money on World Series ... a future engineer . . . guaranteed success. Clubs: Chess (Treas.), French, Radio (Sec.); Honor Society (Pres.); Jr. Usher; Portal Board; Tennis Team. ROBERT RIFKIN Bob . . . well liked by his numerous friends ... a modest and genial person . . . specta¬ tor at most Weaver athletic events . . . the future may find our hero living in California . . . best of luckl Band. MILLIE RIZZO Tiny . . . small as the name implies . . . friendly . . . col¬ lects pictures of movie actors . . . hopes to enter business world . . . found years at Weaver happy and pleasant . Girls ' League. SAUL ROBBINS Saul . . . sports fan ... on the bench and on the field . . . will always remember the third lunch . . . Bill Stern, here he comes! LOIS ROBINSON Lois . . . blonde . . . light eyes . . . hobbies and special interests are listening to popu¬ lar music and dancing . . . no plans for the future yet. ALLAN ROCK Al ... an easy-going and well-liked fellow with a spar¬ kling sense of humor . . . ras- slin ' enthusiast ... a club joiner . . . widely varied inter¬ ests include sports, popular music, and theatrical produc¬ tions. Managers: Basketball, Tennis; Clubs: Chess (Pres.), French, Radio; Honor Society; Jr. T.B. Society; Jr. Usher; Portal Busi¬ ness Board; Track Squad. ★ WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL ★ 58 HOWARD ROHRLICK Howie ... a good-looking modest fellow ... a good sense of humor but takes his work seriously . . . light and fast on his feet, both in sports and in tap dancing. Teams: Football, Track. MARY ROJCEVICZ Mania ... a continental miss . . . beguiling smile . . . rapier wit ... a multitude of interests . . . sings, dances, reads . . . very well liked . . . limitless loyalty . . . in¬ teresting personality. Choir; Girls ' League; Honor Society. JOHN ROMANO John ... a tall lanky youth . . . even disposition . . . quiet manner and soft-spoken . . . nice personality . . . in¬ terested in music and model airplanes. Band; Model Airplane Club. GEORGE RONCAIOLI George . . . doesn ' t say much but knows pleAty . . . very neat dresser . . . equally at home with Latin and French . . . enjoys sketching . . . aspires toward business col¬ lege . . . business-like appear¬ ance reflects his personality. Latin Club. JOSEPHINE ROSENBERG Jo . . . short but packed with energy ... a friendly smile and salutation for all . . . pastimes include ice skating and dancing ... a future ballet dancer. Choir; Girls ' League. LUDWIG ROSENBERG Lud . . . sympathetic nature and a heart of gold . . . spe¬ cial interest in sports . . . ardent stamp collector . . . current events authority . . . wants to study radio. SIDNEY ROSENBLATT Sid ... a witty conversa¬ tionalist whose topics include sports and music . . . pleasant personality . . . popular with classmates ... a cheese con¬ noisseur. Band; Basketball (Mgr.); Chess Club. JOSEPH ROSENSHEIN Joe ... a budding chemist . . . quiet nature but swell company . . . traces of West Virginia in his amiable drawl . . . future plans: college. DORIS ROSENSTEIN Dos . . . beautiful singing voice . . . nice disposition . . . quiet and tidy . . . hob¬ bies: reading, poetry, concert music, dancing, and singing . . . plans for special training in music and art. A Cappella; Choir; Clubs: Art-Crafts, Business, C.H.L.S.; Girls ' League (Sec.); Honor Society; Nominating Commit¬ tee; Portal Board. HAROLD ROSKER Harold . . . short and shy . . . well liked by classmates . . . likes sports and music . . . plans to study pharmacy at college . . . enjoyed years at Weaver ... a different man outside of school. Band. ★ THE PORTAL ★ 1 9 4 6 ★ 59 MARGARET RUCCI LEONARD ROSS Len . . . one of the most active and popular fellows at Weaver . . . his well timed jokes brighten many a dull class . . . terror of Radio Club . . . future plans: ophthal¬ mology. Clubs: French, Radio; Honor Society; Junior Usher; Portal Business Board; Projection Squad. LUCILLE ROSSI Lu . . . first and foremost, a friend . . . dark pixie . . . skilled designer . . . earnest worker . . . alert thinker . . . ambitious . . . intelligent . . . smile on lips. Girls ' League EVELYN ROTHCHILD Ev . . . friendly and like¬ able disposition . . . keen sense of humor ... an asset to the production of the school paper . . . plans to work as private secretary. Business Club; Girls ' League; Lookout (Head Typist). SHIRLEY ROZINSKY Shirley . . . cute and petite . . . friend to all . . . h as nice clothes and jewelry . . . likes music and dancing . . . plans to attend college in the future. Girls ' League. PAUL RUBIN Paul . . . combines an ardent interest in science with weight lifting . . . our bar bellboy . . . enjoys singing and playing a strenuous game of tennis . . . good luck in your science career! A Cappella; Choir; Clubs: Airplane (Treas.), Glee; Tennis Team. Margie . . . flowing black hair ... a neat figure, indeed, on roller skates . . . never a dull moment . . . plants to at¬ tend art school. Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. BARBARA RULNICK Babs . . . embodiment of goodwill . . . quality of stick- to-it-iveness ... an innate love for fine music ... so nice to have around, especially at the keyboard. Clubs: Camera (Sec.), Latin; Girls ' League. MARION RULNICK Marion . . . will-o-the-wisp . . . lady of fashion . . . radiates goodwill, generosity, and friendliness . . . fun-loving . . . ideal secretary . . . con¬ scientious worker . . . familiar figure about Weaver. Business Club; Choir; Girls ' League. LAWRENCE RUSTEIN Larry . . . boundlessly en¬ ergetic and completely self- reliant . . . devoted to the fine arts . . . true to himself . . . fraternity man ... an ad¬ mirable esprit de corps . . . one on whom his friends can always depend. MARY ANN RUZANSKY Teri . . . typical American school girl . . . observant . . . dark, petite, lovely . . . humor¬ ous . . . neat as a pin . . . dramatic aspirations . . . var ied hobbies ... a host of friends. Girls ' League. WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL 60 LEONARD SAFFIR Len . . . affable and friendly . . . boyish smile attracts many friends . . . favorite pastimes: boating and sailing . . . What abou t your scrapbook, “Lenny ? . . . comment on Weaver: “All good things must come to an end! ZEVI SALSBURG Zevi . . . quiet and unassum¬ ing . . . sincere friend . . . wears a winning smile . . . very industrious . . . well known member of the band . . . has made a full study of the histories of many countries . . . bound to be successful. Band; Orchestra; Honor So¬ ciety. FRANCES SALVATORE “Fran . . . alway s a laugh when she ' s around . . . won¬ derful sense of humor . . . swell personality . . . nice dresser . . . ardent sportswom¬ an .. . loves roller skating and football games. Girls ' League; Girls ' Sports; Leaders ' Corps; Nominating Committee. JOHN SAMBUCO John ... a modest lad with great musical ability . . . pleasant personality . . . shy of women . . . enjoys photography ... a future concert violinist . . . wishes everyone could appreciate “good music! Orchestra. ROBERT SANDERS “Bob or “Sandy . . . well- built . . . plays clarinet . . . Beta Hi-Y . . . “Mr. Speed . . . outdoorsman . . . hails from Greenfield (where ' s that?) . . . connoisseur of women. Teams: Cross-Country, Track; Leaders ' Club. JANET SANSABRINO “Jan . . . always bubbling over with laughter . . . dim¬ ples, long, red-blonde hair . . . the peppy type . . . wants to play piano in an or¬ chestra, or teach piano . . . never fails to be frank and happy. Girls ' League. MARJORIE SANTERSON “Marge . . . blonde . . . slim . . . pleasing smile . . . neat . . . piano and collecting rec¬ ords are her favorite hobbies . . . future plans — to attend La Salle Junior College. Girls ' League; Matinee Dance Committee. JOHN SANZO “Johnny . . . blond with blue eyes . . . quite an active per¬ son around the school . . . ex¬ cellent trumpet player . . . “Who ' s this fellow, ’Harry ' ? . . . goes in for hunting and dancing . . . hopes to go to col¬ lege. Matinee Dance Committee; Squads: Baseball, Basketball, Football. RENA SASSON Rena . . . disposition of an angel . . . envied for her curly hair . . . popular with every¬ one . . . likes music and danc¬ ing . . . will enter college to study nursing. Girls ' League. MENASH SAUL “Max . . . tremendous foot¬ ball lineman . . . either a worried look or a grin . . . wonderful friend . . . has an eye out for fairer sex . . . would make a capable coach . . . “Sit on him, Max! Football Team; Track Squad. THE PORTAL ★ 1 9 4 6 ★ 61 ANGELINE SCHIAVONE Angie . . . quiet . . . nice personality . . . likes all girls ' sports . . . dancing, roller skat¬ ing, her special interests and hobbies . . . hopes to be an accountant . . . will be tops at it too! Business Club; Leaders ' Corps; Girls ' League; Honor Society. DOROTHY SCHILLER Dottie . . . petite and quiet . . . a pleasant smile and a kind word for everybody . . . enjoys roller skating, swim¬ ming, and reading . . . we wish you loads of luck, Dot- tie . Girls ' League. JOYCE SCHWARTZ Joyce . . . personality plus . . . a knack of making friends which is the envy of many . . . ardent sports fan . . . loves music . . . will be a nurse ... a good one, we are sure. Girls ' League; Lookout Cir¬ culation Board. RITA SCHWARTZ “Reet . . . vivacious and at¬ tractiv e . . . popular with both sexes . . . friendly disposi¬ tion wins her many friends . . . future plans include a study of dramatics at Leland Powers. Girls ' League; Latin Club. RUTH SCHWARTZ Ruthie . . . curly hair . . . dark eyes . . . enjoys reading, roller skating, ping-pong, and school — all but homework! . . . plans to be a nurse . . . served at hospital as a Blue¬ bird. Lookout Editorial Board; Girls ' League; Honor Society; Busi¬ ness Club. ANTHONY SEMINOFF Tony . . . one of those North- End Wolves . . . has a fine collection of Russian folksong records . . . would like to travel in future. JANICE SENKEL Jan . . . slim blonde . . . twinkly eyes . . . good student . . . quiet, soft voice . . . all- around girl . . . fond of music, ice skating, football games, hiking, horseback riding . . . will go into radio work per¬ haps. Choir; Clubs: Biology, Glee; Leaders ' Corps; Girls ' League. FELICIA SHAFER “Lee . . . lean and lanky . . . with long, brown hair . . . known for her quick come¬ backs . . . mad about danc¬ ing . . . plans secretarial work. Girls ' League; Goodwill For¬ mal Committee; Ingleside Club. EILEEN SHAPIRO Ray . . . personification of sweetness . . . glides through Weaver ' s halls . . . known for her beautiful long, curly hair . . . interested in dramatics and radio work . . . plans to attend college. Girls ' League; Goodwill For¬ mal Committee; Lookout Cir¬ culation Board. HERMAN SHEMONSKY Herm alias Horm . . . tall, good-looking guy with the voice . . . croons anywhere and everywhere . . . amiable nature . . . quite a sheik among the fair sex . . . Weaver years were “sehr gut . Choirs: A Cappella, All-State, Senior; Cheerleader; Radio Club. WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL ★ 62 FRANCIS SHERIDAN Franny . . . good-looking with a crop of blond hair . . . a smooth dancer . . . fun to be with ... a sailor, the answer to any girl ' s prayers. JUNE SIGMAN June ... a rabid sports fan . . . collector of stamps and postcards . . . helped in many wartime activities . . . ex¬ tremely friendly . . . likes to travel. Girls ' League. BEATRICE SILVER Bea . . . really cute . . . laughs easily . . . long, dark- brown hair . . . swell per¬ sonality . . . likes music and swimming . . . fun to be with . . . radio acting school ahead . . . had loads of fun at Weaver. Girls ' League; Goodwill For¬ mal Committee. ROBERT SISK Bob . . . tall with wavy brown hair . . . handsome fea¬ tures . . . amicable and wide¬ awake personality . . . boyish grin entrances the fairer sex . . . possessor of varied talents and interests . . . how ' s your better half, Slasher ? Clubs: Chess, French; Jr. Usher; Honor Society; Boys ' State Rep¬ resentative; Projection Squad; Portal Business Board, Man¬ ager. JESSE SKLAR Jess . . . what a man! . . . popular “fella . . . football star . . . pleasant singing voice . . . stamp representative, fire mes¬ senger, table monitor, air raid messenger . . . plans to go to college . . . finds it hard to leave Weaver . A.A. (Pres.); A Cappella; Choir; Glee Club; Teams: Football, Basketball, Track; Nominating Committee; Leaders ' Club. MIRIAM SLOBIN Mimi . . . that bright red thatch! . . . and deep, soft voice . . . tennis and swimming en¬ thusiast . . . interested in music and dancing partners . . . col¬ lege next. Clubs: Camera, Foreign Policy, French; Committees: Goodwill Formal, Junior Tea, Weaver Night; Girls ' League. ELINOR SLUSKY “Ellie . . . one of the busier girls . . . marvelous disposition and smile to match . . . volun¬ teer hospital worker . . . likes music ... a good tennis player . . . plans to attend U. of Penn. Committees: Goodwill Formal, Jr.-Faculty Tea, Jr. Prom; Girls ' League. MILTON SMITH Karis . . . quiet and ami¬ cable . . . usually seen but not heard . . . would rather read than eat, especially mystery stories . . . not too high an opinion of the weaker sex! HENRIETTA SMITH Dew . . . little, but gets around . . . dreamy eyes . . . nice smile . . . interested in majoring in Library Science ... Wilberforce University is next for her . . . Good Luck!! Girls ' League. JESSIE-JEAN SMITH Jess . . . always drawling out witty remarks ... a good friend, tried and true . . . noth¬ ing artificial about her . . . loves music, sports, dancing, and everyone . . . wants to be a nurse . . . good medicine for any patient! Cheerleader; Girls ' League; Honor Society; Leaders ' Corps. ★ THE PORTAL ★ 1 9 4 6 ★ 63 LOWRY SMITH LAWRENCE SOLOMON Lowry . . . short . . . nice ways . . . plans to attend college . . . hobbies and special interests include a varied list: dogs, music, ice skating. Girls ' League. DONALD SMITH “Smitty . . . popular with both sexes . . . likes to roller skate and hunt . . . served in State Guard . . . plans to enter Army . . . no comment on Weaver — was it that bad?! Leaders ' Club. THELMA SMITH Thel . . . always ready for a good laugh . . . packed over¬ seas boxes at work . . . tailor¬ ing and sewing hold a future for her . . . credits best years of her life to Weaver. Girls ' League. WILLIAM SMITH Bill . . . better known as Reverend to his friends . . . good things come in little packages . . . well liked by all . . . sports enthusiast . . . now serving Uncle Sam in the Navy. Cross-Country Team. STANLEY SOLOMKIN Stan . . . one of the gang . . . keen sense of humor . . . attracted by the opposite sex . . . blond wavy hair . . . good dancer . . . good (?) driver! Football Squad. Larry . . . jovial personality . . . wears a perpetual grin . . . Laugh and the world laughs with you . . . teachers ' joy (?)... future plans in¬ clude a trip around the world . . . bon voyage! TAKAO SONODA Tick . . . bright-eyed, alert, friendly smile . . . comes from California . . . knows a good joke when he hears one! . . . favorite recreation is basket¬ ball . . . plans to go to col¬ lege . ’. . liked Weaver be¬ cause everybody is so friendly . Leaders ' Club. GEORGE SOTTILE Flash . . . tall, slim, and easy-going ... a mean eye for a basket ... a flash in the backfield . . . admired by the opposite sex . . . often seen with a cute little blonde! Teams: Baseball, Basketball, (Co-Capt.), Football. ADELE SPITALNICK Li ' l Acorn ... a very cute character . . . especially in¬ terested in dancing and every¬ thing connected with it . . . will have fun wherever she goes. Lookout Business Board; Girls ' League. HELENA SPUNGIN Helena . . . very quiet . . . has a passion for collecting the latest records and pictures of one Alan Ladd ... a swell kid. Girls ' League. ★ WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL ★ 64 JACK STEIN Jack . . . interested in all sports ... a fellow who would rather do things than talk about them ... a radio enthusiast . . . active socially. Prom Committee; Radio Club; Track Team; Leaders ' Club. MERRILL STEIN Mel . . . diligent in studies and school activities . . . jokes at any opportunity . . . jovial personality . . . spare time divided equally between sports and women . . . lady- killer . . . college and then business. French Club; Portal Board; Honor Society; Junior Usher; Historian. GWENDOLYN STEWART “Gwen . . . will never forget her three years at Weaver . . . interested in tennis, football, learning how to drive, and styles of clothes . . . fine dresser . . . liked by all . . . headed for Morgan College. Girls ' League; Goodwill For¬ mal Committee; Ingleside Club. PHYLLIS STONE Phil . . . soft-spoken . . . intelligent . . . has dancing in her blood . . . professional dancer . . . fun-loving girl . . . languorous eyes . . . wavy brown tresses . . . en¬ joyable companion. Girls ' League. ROBERT STONE Bob . . . spelled with one o ! . . . swell pal . . . con¬ genial character . . . very in¬ teresting . . . good conversa¬ tionalist . . . State Guard . . . civilian defense messenger . . . college material . . . scientific mind . . . radio “ham . Clubs: Airplane, Camera, Chess, Radio (Vice-Pres.), Football Squad. ALICE STRANG Buttons ... an enthusiastic roller skater . . . ardent ad¬ mirer of sailors . . . interested in telephone operating . . . will further education at night school. Girls ' League. MARY STRANO “Shorty . . . dark curly hair . . . pleasant smile . . . nice personality . . . likes to bowl . . . plans to work after gradua¬ tion . . . Enjoyed my years at Weaver. Girls ' League. JACQUELYN STREVER “Jackie . . . dark blonde hair . . . lovely eyes . . . liked by both sexes . . . often seen on roller skates . . . likes to dance and swim . . . plans to work after graduation ... no comments on Weaver! Girls ' League; Leaders ' Corps. ELAINE STUDIN Ellie . . . beautiful auburn hair . . . and everything it takes . . . one who really en¬ joys life . . . always sur¬ rounded by admirers—of both sexes. Girls ' League. JOHN SULLIVAN Sully . . . bright smile and unruly black hair a familiar sight in Weaver ' s halls . . . easy to make friends with . . . always helpful, generous, and a good sport. ★ THE PORTAL ★ 1 9 4 6 ★ 65 DANA SWARTZ FRANCES THOMPSON Blondie . . . tall, attractive blonde with lots of what it takes . . . popularity has no limits . . . drawing and design¬ ing her hobby. Girls ' League. NORMAN TAMKIN “Chop-Chop ' ' . . . familiar sight around the school . . . thrives on excitement of fool¬ ing around in study hall with¬ out getting caught . . . expects to enlist in the Navy Air Corps. Squads: Cross-Country, Foot¬ ball, Track. RUSSELL TAYLOR “Russ ' ' ... a good-looking fellow with a quick smile . . . good sense of humor . . . in¬ terested in all mechanical things . . . hopes to become a draftsman. Track Team; Honor Society. HELEN TERLESKY “Toot ... a good-natured and fun-loving girl . . . loves to roller skate . . . found years at Weaver “just swell . . . devil-may-care attitude. Girls ' League. JENNIE THOMAS “Jean . . . active in school affairs . . . interests include singing, dancing, and piano . . . collects stamps and rec¬ ords . . . active in sports . . . a friend to many. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Business; Girls ' League; Lookout Typist. “Franny . . . nice dresser . . . pleasing personality . . . tiny and slim . . . hopes to be a telephone operator . . . en¬ joys swimming and ice skat¬ ing in her spare time. Girls ' League. FRANK TORO Frank . . . what a hunk of man! ... an extra special all ' round athlete . . . rugged build, and how! . . . girls usually look twice . . . hopes to play football at college. Teams: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Track; Matinee Dance Committee. NICHOLAS TOSCA “Nick . . . nice-looking . . . popular . . . athletic type . . . interested in music . . . member of the “Downbeats . . . will never forget years at Weaver, “especially my last . Band; Glee Club; Football Team. NORMAN TULIN “Eppie . . . not at all bad- looking . . . always funny . . . swell speaker . . . women his weakness . . . mechanics will probably lead to college . . . “Push works hard on his pompadour . . . sports theorist. Model Airplane Club; Squads: Cross-Country, Track. PHYLLIS VAIL “Phyl . . . pleasant manner . . . swell sport . . . cafeteria cashier . . . works in music store . . . interested in music, writing, and art . . . plans to go on with study of music . . . enjoyed years at Weaver “when not in trouble . . . Choir; Glee Club; Leaders ' Corps (Sec.); Honor Society; Girls ' League; Portal Typist. WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL 66 JOSEPH VEROFF Joe . . . versatile character and genial smile dub him one of Weaver ' s best . . . extreme talents . . . what a sense of humor! . . . friendships ad infinitum . . . ' nuther shutter- bug . . . future rose for Hose . Clubs: Camera (Treas.), French, Latin; Committees: Matinee Dance (Chairman), Nominating; Honor Society; Jr. Usher; Lookout Editorial Board. NORMAN WALLACE, JR. Norman . . .that sharp voice will get him places ... in¬ terested in model airplanes and “Dukes (baseball team) . . . expects to take over father ' s business, when of age . . . good speaker . . . en¬ joyed Weaver. MILDRED WALSH Babe . . . well liked by her friends . . . attractive . . . quiet and reserved manner . . . nice dresser . . . plans to work in an insurance office. Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. FRED WARD Ward . . . man about Weaver . . . big grin . . . great per¬ sonality . . . abounding with energy . . . better known as Sarge in Conn. Nautical Cadets . . . basketball his forte . . . Million years of fun in three at Weaver . . . will enter service school. FLORENCE WATERHOUSE Flossie . . . sparkling eyes . . . flashing smile . . . very attractive . . . liked by all . . . likes to attend moving pictures . . . plans to work in office . . . found Weaver strictly on the beam ! Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. SYDELLE WAX Sydelle . . . nonchalant . . . nice walk! . . . enjoys dancing and painting . . . quite popu¬ lar with both sexes . . . Pratt Institute is next on her list . . . years at Weaver “best in her life — so far ! Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. THOMAS WALSH Answers to Tommy . . . per¬ sonality plus . . . ' nother radio and aviation bug . . . State Guard . . . work at B. T. ' s . . . undetermined as to future . . . many plans. ROBERT WAMBOLT “Bob . . . full of fun . . . al¬ ways a laugh when he ' s around . . . likes to dance and loves roller skating . . . spent senior year in service of Uncle Sam! ELBERT WEINBERG “El . . . excels scholastically . . . a profound thinker and faithful friend . . . sparkles with mirth . . . enjoys a good laugh . . . enthusiastic in many activities . . . capable artisti¬ cally — plans a vocation in art . . . pleasant painting! Clubs: Art-Crafts (Treas.), Lat¬ in; Lookout Art Editor; Honor Society (Vice-Pres.); Valedic¬ torian. MILDRED WEINBERG “Mil . . . feminine pulchritude plus . . . popular miss . . . friendly personality and sweet disposition . . . set an out¬ standing example of good sportsmanship . . . preparing for college. Girls ' League; Lookout Serv¬ ice Editor. ★ THE PORTAL ★ 1 9 4 6 ★ 67 LEO YACONIELLO BEATRICE WEISMAN Bea . . . ' ' no matter what you say, I ' ll always love New York best . . . crazy about danc¬ ing . . . enjoyed Weaver . . . will attend a business school. Business Club; Girls ' League. SHERWIN WELSON ’’Willie . . . hot time being fire warden! . . . tall, dark, and a swell guy . . . gen¬ erous smile . . . proverbial college student . . . very athlet¬ ic one of Weaver ' s heroes . Teams: Basketball, Football, Track. RAYNA WENICK Rayna . . . one of the Li ' l Acorns ... a popular, good- looking miss . . . good dancer . . . swell sense of humor . . . charming smile . . . unusually nice features . . . plans to en¬ ter college. Girls ' League; Goodwill For¬ mal Committee. FLORENCE WHITE Funny . . . quite the pop¬ ular one . . . liked by all who met her . . . her hobby is dancing (good at it too!) . . . plans to go to Physical Ther¬ apy School . . . always had fun at Weaver. Girls ' League. LORRAINE YACAVONE Lorraine . . . cute and loads of fun . . . nice figure . . . never missed a football game (we wonder why?) . . . active in girls ' sports ... a sharp dancer . . . hopes for a model¬ ing career. Girls ' League; Girls ' Sports; Leaders ' Corps; Matinee Dance Committee. Yac . . . football hero . . . the Mighty Mite . . . dynamic personality . . . great sense of humor . . . brims over with enthusiasm and friendship . . . likes spaghetti (?)... ardent Courant reader . . . Conrose Trophy Winner. Teams: Football, Track; Spe¬ cial Service Squad. MARILYN YALEN Sis ... a typical Miss America with a friendly smile and a charming personality . . . an answer for everything . . . enjoys athletics . . . at¬ tracted by the opposite sex . . . her smile and manner an added attraction for future as dentist ' s assistant. Girls ' League. JOSEPH YUDOWITCH Joe . . . amiable fellow with a good personality . . . famed for his punctuality at school . . . interested in jour¬ nalism . . . an all-around swell guy. SHIRLEY ZIEKY Shirl . . . cute . . . pleasant disposition and friendly . . . collects antique jewelry . . . enjoys good plays . . . ardent admirers at Trinity! . . . plans to attend college as prepara¬ tion for dental hygienist . . . years at Weaver passed too quickly ! Girls ' League; Lookout Edi¬ torial Board. JOSEPH ZIRIN Joe . . . not seen much ' round these parts . . . swell kid when you know him . . . guns and planes hold his in¬ terest . . . sports hound . . . aspires to business college. Squads: Track, Cross-Coun¬ try. WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL 68 ROSITA ZITO DAVID CRAMER WALTER LA PIERRE Rosie ... a dark, petite lass . . . extremely quiet . . . friendly nature . . . possessor of a sweet voice . . . plays piano and collects sheet music in spare time . . . plans to do office work after Weaver. Choir; Girls ' League. HARRIET ZUKOWSKY Harry . . . good kid . . . has a hankering for sports, especially bowling and skat¬ ing . . . wants to become a secretary — to give the boss the business?” Business Club; Girls ' League. HOWARD BLESSO Howie” Mr. Five-by- Five ... a swell guy . . . ready grin . . . always a good sport . . . witty . . . undecided about plans for the future, but sports will figure largely. Teams: Baseball, Football. MARIE KRAMER Marie . . . well known in Weaver ... an industrious and conscientious worker . . . very interested in music . . . always ready with a witty re¬ tort . . . appreciated teachers . . . has a flair for originality, an enviable trait. Choir; Clubs: Glee, Record (Pres.); Girls ' League; Lookout Circulation Board. ALFRED RUSSO “Al . . . popular and a lot of fun . . . possessor of a large collection of demerits! . . . the Navy ' s gain is Weaver ' s loss! Dave . . . cute kid . . . flash¬ ing smile ... a twinkle in his eye . . . popular . . . member of football squad . . . left early to join Navy . . . good luck, Dave . JAMES EDWARDS Jim . . . wonderful smile . . . truck loads of friends . . . Mr. Atlas . . . goes in for tumbling . . . made a hit Weaver Night . . . helped found Boys ' Leaders ' Corps . . . raises racing pigeons on the side . . . promising future. Leaders ' Club (Pres.); Track Team. ARLINE FATT Slim . . . Weaver ' s Lauren Bacall . . . roller skating en¬ thusiast . . . gave the best years of my life to Weaver . . . will enter the business field. Girls ' League. BENJAMIN FEIRSTEIN Benny . . . usually quiet . . . swell personality . . . happy smile . . . unruly hair . . . good friend . . . versatile . . . bound to succeed . . . now with Uncle Sam. ALBERT GOLDBERG Al . . . quiet determina¬ tion . . . industrious . . . good sport but even better friend . . . interested in radios . . . sincerely enjoyed years at Weaver . . . intends to go to business college. JAMES GORDON Jimmie . . . newcomer from Arkansas . . . immediately established himself as a like¬ able chap . . . tremendous wink . . . likes basketball . . . plans to be a musician . . . thinks Weaver a fine school . . . good luck, Jimmie ! SEYMOUR HESS Si, or as he puts it, Sigh ! . . . New Yorker . . . dark-haired toreador . . . swell kid . . . likes females . . . quite a talker . . . master at dancing . . . promising future. ★ THE PORTAL ★ Walt to his many friends . . . enlisted in the Marines . . . jovial companion . . . very energetic . . . dark hair . . . connoisseur of wit . . . poten¬ tial draftsman . . . full of pep and vigor. HERMAN LEVY Mystery Man . . . quiet as a mouse . . . tinkers with radios . . . gave Weaver the best part of his life—the early mornings when he could have been sleeping! Chess Club. BARBARA MANDELL Bobby . . . charming per¬ sonality and very cooperative worker . . . acquired many friends at Weaver . . . easy to look at . . . likes music, mod¬ ern dancing, and radio . . . plans to specialize in dra¬ matics. Girls ' League; Leaders ' Corps. ISABEL MENDES Cookie . . . give her a good book and she ' s contented . . . expects to go to trade school . . . likes sewing . . . enjoyed Weaver . . . shy, quiet type ... lot of fun when you get to know her. Girls ' League. JAMES SILVESTER Jimmy . . . keen sense of humor . . . masculine build . . . well liked by all who know him . . . former football en¬ thusiast ... a member of the Seabees. MARION SMITH Marion ! . . rather quiet but liked by all . . .. possesses a nice smile . . . enjoys reading biographies . . . intends to make nursing her career. Girls ' League. SAMUEL ZELVIN Sammy . . . small dynamo . . . short, dark, and friendly . . . loyal . . . always terribly busy . . . likes to dance . . . Anchors aweigh, my lad. 1 9 4 6 ★ 69 Members of 1946 in Service April 3, 1946 Northwest Honor Roll Nicholas Battaglio Edward Carabillo David Cramer Benjamin Feirstein Charles Gallon Seymour Hess Andre Jenks Martin Kestin Walter LaPierre Israel Levine Robert Lewis Sidney Pellet Alfred Russo Francis Sheridan James Silvester Stanley Solomkin Robert Wambolt Samuel Zelvin U. S. S. Alex Diachenko Named lor Diachenko ' 38 Killed in Action March 10, 1943 70 Portal Board PORTAL EDITORIAL BOARD Seated, left to right: Anderson, Flanagan, Glass, Rosenstein, Pollack. Second Row: Fontana, Donatelli, Vail, Poriss, Morrison, Riemer. Last Row: Horn, Bostick, Lapp, Stein, Helman. Editor . .Harvey Glass Assistants Diane Anderson Lila Helman Matthew Gelfand Rosalie Poriss Anne Flanagan Irma Horn Arthur Lapp Doris Rosenstein Nina Frascarelli Gwendolyn Morrison Peter Riemer Charles Bostick Margaret Freeman Mildred Pollack Merrill Stein Photographers Leonard Hellerman Leonard Shechtman Adviser F. Eliot Larrabee Typists Sabia Donatelli Phyllis Vail Jane Fontana Business Manager Robert Sisk Associates Charles Andrews Allan Rock Edward Lopez Leonard Ross Secretary Velma Kaufman Adviser Robert P. Cunningham 72 PORTAL BUSINESS BOARD Seated, left to right: Rock, Sisk, Ross. Standing: Lopez, Kaufman, Andrews. Sports 1943 - ' 46 The past three years have witnessed highly successful campaigns for teams representing Weaver ' s Green and White. Despite the occasional loss of star athletes to the armed forces, the Big Green squads have had very outstanding records during this time. Coach Gipson has turned out two excellent football teams, the 1943 aggregation which lost only a heart-breaking decision to H.P.H.S., and the 1945 eleven which breezed to an undefeated and untied record. The year 1945 also saw one of Weaver ' s greatest basketball teams fight its way into the finals of the CIAC championship only to be defeated in an overtime contest. That same Weaver team lost another extra-period game to be eliminated from the New England championship tournament in the Boston Garden. The 1943-1946 period has also seen the revival of tennis and baseball at Weaver, and successful track and cross-country campaigns. The addition of Mr. Howard MacMullen to the physical education department has meant the beginning of an intra-mural sports program. On the whole, the past three years have brought an intensified interest in sports at Weaver. 73 FOOTBALL TEAM Front Row, left to right: Mr. Burke, Yaconiello, Tosca, Mangini, Sottile, Toro, Romano (Capt.), Sklar, Jenks, Grisevich, Griffith, Coach Gipson. Second Row: Cecere, Blesso, Rohrlick, Lester, Newton, Berard, Saul, Welson, Kone, Benson, Allen. Back Row: Berg, Epstein, Stone, Hogan, Phillips, Lee, Lanza, Blumenthal (Mgr.). Football Establishing a mark for future Weaver gridsters to aim at, the 1945 Green and White eleven swept to the most successful football season in the school ' s history. Mixing a smooth running attack with precision-like passing, the Big Green, bolstered by eleven returning lettermen, preserved its undefeated and untied record by routing its arch rival, H.P.H.S., in the traditional Turkey Day Classic. Weaver ' s powerful combine averaged 37 points per game in racking up the impressive total of 222 points during the season, while an alert, hard-charging defense, led by Captain Moe Romano, held the opposition to a total of 25. In its first showing, Coach Charlie Gipson ' s promising but untested array, maintaining a two-touchdown-per-period assault, easily downed hapless East Hartford High—55 to 7. The game, highlighted by Frank Toro ' s seven consecutive conversions, failed to provide a stern test for the Big Green but indicated the true potentialities of the sguad. Hall, the next victim, threw a few scares into Weaver fans before bowing 31-12. The passing and running of Yaconiello and Sottile accounted for most of the yardage gained, while the fine, defensive play of Romano continually hampered Hall ' s running attack. 74 Playing its next contest against Leavenworth under a steady downpour which trans¬ formed the gridiron into a sea of mud, the Weaver squad relied mostly on the excellent defensive work of its forward wall and the devastating charges of Mangini and Grisevich through the outplayed Waterbury line to carry it to a ' 27-0 victory. The Beavers ran into some stern opposition at New London against a determined Chapman Tech squad before emerging with a 26-0 triumph. Finding their running attack stalled by the stubborn Whaling City eleven and a sloppy field, Weaver struck through the air for three scores and cornered their final T.D. on a brilliant 75-yard runback of an intercepted pass by Moe Romano. In the annual Armistice Day clash with Bulkeley the Green and White met its first stiff test. Previous to this game, both teams were unbeaten, and Bulkeley ' s defense had City Champions _ 1945 not yielded a point. Weaver soon remedied that, however, by taking the opening kickoff and marching 78 yards for the only score of the first half. Bulkeley never threatened seriously after their sustained 84-yard drive in the second period was halted by the Beavers ' brilliant goal line stand. Striking accurately and often through the air in the second half, Weaver racked up three more touchdowns to win handily, 25-0. For his magnificent work at passing and running, Leo Yaconiello was awarded the Conrose Trophy as the outstanding player on the field. The Gipsonmen, winding up their season with a brilliant scoring spree, crushed their traditional foes, H.P.H.S., 58-6, in a display which netted by far the largest point total registered in the 22 year history of the rivalry. Out to avenge the heart-breaking defeats of the past three seasons, the Weaver gridsters ran roughshod over the Hilltoppers. The game progressed according to expecta¬ tions, and at the end of the third period the Big Green held a respectable 25-6 lead. Then, exploding with startling suddenness, Weaver rolled up 33 points in rapid succes¬ sion against the bewildered and demoral¬ ized Owls. In recognition of his sterling defensive play, lineman Romano was unan¬ imously chosen as the recipient of the Conrose Trophy. 75 Yaconiello off again! For the greater part of the season the start¬ ing line was composed of Griffith, Sklar, Saul, Jenks, Tosca, Romano, and Toro, who were ably relieved by Benson, Lester, Berard, Allen, Welson, and Stone. Yaconiello, Sot- tile, Mangini, and Grisevich formed the ver¬ satile backfield while Kone, Blesso, Rohr- lick, and Lee also saw considerable action. Congratulations are due Coach Gipson and the members of the team for this exceptionally successful season which saw Weaver annex the city title and win the Hartford Times ' ' trophy, symbolic of the district championship. Along with this praise go our best wishes for a vic¬ torious season to Captain-elect Tommy Lee and next year ' s squad. SUMMARY Weaver . 55 East Hartford . 7 Weaver . 31 Hall .12 Weaver . 27 Leavenworth . 0 Weaver . 26 Chapman Tech. 0 Weaver . 25 Bulkeley . 0 Weaver . 58 H.P.H.S. 6 The Cripples Berard and Jenks 76 CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM Front Row, left to right: Co-Capt. Patterson, Milner, Di Mascola, Zirin, Berman, Degan, Biederman, Blanker, Schmidt. Back Row: Mgr. Lebowitz, Ungaro, G. Lebowitz, Horwitz, Co-Capt. Healy, Bloom, Lowe, Green, Mgr. Hurwitz, Coach Lund. Cross-Country Hampered by the pre-season loss of three of its star performers, Coach Ralph Lund ' s cross-country team, although victorious only once, gave a splendid example of fortitude and determination in competing against the best harriers throughout the state. Dick Healy, Co-captain with Frank Patterson, was unable to compete owing to physical disability, while two other veterans, Dave Rice and Bill Smith, had donned the Navy blue. Outstanding for Weaver were the Herculean efforts of diminutive Frank Patterson, who, in addition to placing seventh in the state meet and sixteenth in the New England event, finished first in every dual meet except against New Britain, where he ran a close second. His most prized personal triumph was crossing the finish line ahead of Roland Breaux, in the Hartford High meet. Unfortunately, this is Patterson ' s last year, but the Harriers are looking forward to a return to winning ways next season under the leadership of Co-captains- elect Albert Milner and Clifford Degan. SUMMARY (Low score wins) Weaver . 31 Middletown Weaver . 36 New Britain Weaver. 35 Hartford . . Weaver . 35 Manchester Weaver. 18 Enfield .... 24 18 20 20 40 CONNECTICUT STATE MEET —SEVENTH NEW ENGLAND MEET — THIRTEENTH 77 BASKETBALL TEAM Front Row, left to right: DeLucco, Toro, Co-Capt. Sottile, Co-Capt. Griffith, Welson, Lester. Second Row: Moriarty, Lee, Linden, Sklar, Kone, Newton, Braem. Back Row: Mr. Burke, Coach Gipson, Mgr. Parade. Basketball In sports this year it ' s Weaver two to one! Following in the footsteps of their renowned football classmates, Weaver ' s Green and White hoopsters once again brought home the bacon by capturing their first city basketball championship in six years, and the first under the guidance of Coach Charlie Gipson. Opening the season with a veteran squad, led by Co-Captains George Sottile and Baldy Griffith, Weaver ' s highly rated quintet looked unimpressive in beating Hall, Bulkeley, and East Hartford. Then, facing an inexperienced but determined Hartford High team, the over-confident Beavers went down to a humiliating 47-38 defeat. After drubbing Manchester, Weaver again collapsed before the onslaught of a smooth-working Bristol combine. After thumping a hapless Hall five once more, the Green lost an overtime contest to a Manchester team they had beaten by fifteen points less than two weeks before. Once again the Beavers were overpowered by Bristol, though they had a ten-point lead at half-time. Suddenly, however, the team started to click. Victories were rolled up over New Britain, Bulkeley, Worcester Classical, and East Hartford to qualify Weaver for the C.I.A.C. tourna¬ ment. Then, with the city title at stake, Weaver traveled to the enemy ' s home gym to meet their arch rivals, Hartford High. Putting up an amazing second half defense which held their opponents scoreless from the floor, the Beavers coasted to an easy 38-23 triumph. In the season ' s final, the Big Green warmed up for the tournament by trouncing West Haven for their sixth consecutive victory. Although completing the season with an excellent record of 11 victories and 4 defeats, the team displayed only brief flashes of its potential power and ability, for the teamwork and spirit were not up to par at all times. Cool-headed, capable George Sottile was the mainstay of the veteran array. His sure ball-handling and accurate set shots pulled the team out of many tight spots. Teaming up with Sottile at the other guard post was Big Boy 78 Sherwin Welson, whose height and timely scoring snatched victory from defeat on several occasions. Center Frank Toro ' s frequent scoring sprees strengthened the team ' s offensive punch, while his height made him a valuable asset under the boards. Holding down the right forward position was dead-eye Bill Baldy Griffith, who seldom failed to score in double figures. Alternating at the remaining forward post were Stan Lester and the flashy Tom ' ' DeLucco. One of the factors in Weaver ' s successful season was an experienced and capable group of reserves, composed of Bill ' ' Braem, Al Kone, Tommy” Lee, and ’Bill ' ' Newton. STATE TOURNAMENT Ranked eleventh among state class-A high schools, Weaver drew 7th rated Stratford m the first round. Holding true to form, the Big Green got off to a shaky start, falling behind 7-0 before the boys found the range. Inspired by the aggressive play of “Tom DeLucco, the Beavers pulled away to a 13-10 half-time lead. Although never ahead by more than five points, Weaver retained the lead throughout the second half, and with four seconds to go, was on top 30-28. At that moment diminutive Don” Costello, Stratford ' s star player and top scorer, let fly from the middle of the floor, and the ball dropped cleanly through the hoop just as the final gun barked. Then the boys had more than Stratford to fight against, for they were up against their old jinx, an overtime tournament contest. But the Green- shirted lads rose to the occasion and to the delight of the numerous Weaver rooters, DeLucco and Sottile racked up two quick baskets to insure a 34-32 victory. In the quarter finals Weaver was paired with its regular season nemesis, Bristol High. Both clubs played listless ball during the first half with the Belltowners missing many ridicu¬ lously easy shots. The Gipsonmen didn ' t do much better, although they managed to walk off the court at half-time with a slim 16-13 lead. Nobody knows what happened to the Bristol players during the intermission, but they looked like an entirely different team the second half. Quickly tying the score at 18-all, Bristol bombarded the hoops from all angles to build up a 32-18 lead against a completely demoralized Weaver quintet which couldn ' t buy” a basket. The gun brought a merciful end to the one-sided contest with the final score reading 35-20. Perhaps the only consolation for Weaver was the fact that Bristol was defeated in the final by the defending champions, New Haven Hillhouse, which, in turn, went on to capture its second New England title in as many years at Boston! Sottile shoots another City Champs in Basketball too! 79 Spring Sports BASEBALL Coach Bill Waring ' s baseball team with a victory over Bulkeley High in the city series shows a record of one triumph and two defeats as the Portal goes to press. Well stocked with talent in the infield and the garden , the main problem facing the team at the outset of the season was the lack of experienced batterymen. Owing to the loss of Harold Lewis and Moe Romano to the armed service and Norm Miller and Bill Braem through in¬ eligibility, these two positions became wide open. Linden, Calloway, and Gold- blatt have seen mound service, and Sul¬ livan has done most of the backstopping. The first base assignment is being handled by Frank Toro, with George Sottile, Dave Slitt, and Captain Dick Healy rounding out the infield. Moriarity, flanked by Griffith and McBrian, formed the picket-line. Following two close defeats to out¬ standing Torrington and Hall High teams, the Weaver nine copped its first victory in quest of the city title. Calloway re¬ ceived credit for the triumph though he needed the aid of some fine relief pitching by Linden. Both Linden and Goldblatt have shown promise on the mound, and, with good luck, the Big Green can look forward to a successful season. TENNIS With the schedule half completed at press-time, the tennis season looks to be one of the brightest in Weaver history. Using two juniors, lettermen Epstein and Channin, in the first two positions and filling out the rest of the starting six with four seniors—Welson, Rubin, Riemer and Hellerman—Coach Andrews has piloted the team to triumphs in its first four starts. The Weaver netmen are given a good chance in the forthcoming Cl AC championships where, in addition to the starting six, Art Lapp will see action. The squad opened its defense of the city title with an easy 9-0 victory over H.P.H.S., achieved without the loss of a single set. Swinging into action with only a day ' s rest, the netmen scored successive victories over St. Thomas, 8-1, and Kingswood, 6-1. Playing its return game with St. Thomas under inclement weather conditions which forced postponement of some of the matches, the team left the rain-drenched courts with a 5-1 victory. GOLF The revival of golf at Weaver has seen the organization of a team which at present seems to be one of the better outfits in the state. Guided by Coach John Preu and led by co-cap¬ tains Callan and Corrigan, the Weaver par-breakers have scored victories over Hall, Bristol, and Norwich. The triumph over Norwich marked the end of the Downstaters ' victory string which had extended for ten years. Two close defeats, one at the hands of the crack Newing¬ ton High team and the other inflicted under adverse conditions at Manchester, mar the otherwise clean record of the Weaver golfers. The team of Callan, Corrigan, Melanson, and Blesso is entered in the CIAC championship, May 27. Five more dual meets are planned, and a successful season seems assured. 80 TRACK Weaver ' s trackmen, under the capable guidance of Coach Charlie Gipson, have thus far lived up to and even surpassed the promising early reports. The boys must be eating their Wheaties and spinach regularly, for the Green has shown unusual strength in the weight events, while holding their own in the running events. With the state meet at Yale and the Greater Hartford battle at Trinity being the only obstacles to a highly successful season, the Gipsonmen have swept one tri¬ angular meet with New Britain and Manchester, and dual contests against New Britain, Bulkeley, and a highly- touted Hartford squad. The Green and White opened the season by placing fifth in the annual state indoor meet at Choate. Lester took first in the shot put, edging out New Britain ' s Sulima, last year ' s champ, while diminutive Frank Patterson took third place in the mile with a time of 4:49. Weaver also won third honors in the Class A and 1440-yard relays. Patterson, Phillips, and MacDonald won firsts while Weaver swept the relay and high jump events to over¬ come New Britain, 44-24. Cagenello, Lester, Patterson, and Lassoff starred as Weaver wound up third in a field of six at the H.P.H.S. Indoor Invitational Meet. The Beavers pulled a big upset in the next meet by outscoring Hartford, 58 2 3 to 45 l 3, as they swept the relay, disc, and shot put events. Kone, Lee, and Lopez triumphed in the 100-yard dash, pole vault, and broad jump, respectively. Once again the Gipsonmen made an excellent showing in the U. of Connecticut Relays at Storrs. Stan Lester and Herby Phillips took first and second, respectively, in the shot put, while the latter and Lorry Lassoff were one, two in the discus. Weaver entered two teams in the medley relay and, surprisingly enough, copped first and third places, the winning quartet being composed of MacDonald, Rohrlick, Antupit, and Patterson. Stan Lester ' s long heave in the shot put, Phillips ' first in the discus, and Patterson ' s win¬ ning effort in the mile, plus second places by Rohrlick (440 yd.), Sklar (javelin), Lassoff (discus), and Phillips (shot put), enabled Weaver to rack up 44.2 points, just enough to edge past New Britain (44) and Manchester (41.8) in a triangular meet on May 6. At this writing, after having crushed Bulkeley, SO ' 1 to 23 ! 2, by taking 9 out of 13 firsts and all but one second place, the Green and White tracksters are looking forward to a success¬ ful showing in the State Meet at Yale, and a climaxing repeat win in the Greater Hartford spectacle at Trinity on Memorial Day. 1945 Relay Team The Greater-Hartford Meet — 1945 Martocchio, Snyder, Rohrlick, and Sanders 81 GIRLS ' SPORTS Girls ' Sports for the year got off to a fast start in September with soccer speedball. This sport was welcomed enthusiastically by a great number of girls. The co-captains, Angy Schiavone and Peggy Magistri, were really very proud of their teams. The scheduled time was Wednesday and Friday before school, and Tuesday and Thursday after school. Believe it or not, before school proved the more successful! On hot muddy days and on cold frosty mornings the girls could be found on the football field in their dunga¬ rees and sweat shirts. The vigorous sport, the cause of many collisions, resulted in many a mud bath, and as often as not, some ambitious girl, intend¬ ing to send the ball flying, would miss the ball but not her opponent! Many a girl was seen limping about school, but dauntlessly she would show up the next day, more eager than ever! Plenty of stiff competition was apparent to any observer, but good sportsmanship was always prevalent. Although disappointed that the soccer season had ended, the girls were over-anxious to start the ever-popular basketball tournaments. Following the soccer schedule, every Wednesday and Friday morning, the early birds, divided into six teams, headed by Anne Flanagan, competed against each other with Jean Miele ' s team taking top honors. Tuesday and Thursday afternoons found co-captain Jesse-Jean Smith busy keeping her six teams happy although only two teams could play at one time. In this tournament, Lorraine Yacavone ' s team outscored the others. Despite a few casualties, (two sprained ankles, several bloody noses, and many black and blue marks) every one had a wonderful time and found it fully worth-while to lose a precious hour ' s sleep in the morning. The season wound up with a class tournament — Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors competing against each other. No need to mention the winning team! Naturally the Seniors proved superior to the young and inexperienced lower classmen. (They ' ll have their chance!) All in all, the basketball season, ending altogether too soon, was a huge success. Hold that pose Ping Pong class watches one drop 82 Weaver girls hard at play The spring of 1946 found many girls eager to participate in spring sports. The success¬ ful season began with volley¬ ball, headed by Angie Schiavone and Frannie Sal¬ vatore. Praise be given to those energetic girls who set the alarm for six o ' clock so as to be on the volleyball court by seven forty-five; and some credit is due to those who set the alarm for six, but never quite made it! After all, the spirit was willing! Volleyball was also played after school, when it seemed to appeal to more of the girls! (Could the reason be that they needed their beauty sleep or that the fellows also practised their spring sports after school?) When volleyball ended, soft- ball began. Again, in the wee hours of the morning, half- wakened girls were seen wend¬ ing their way towards the gym. A few moments later, out they came fresh as daisies in their blue and white gym suits, ready to take positions for an in¬ vigorating game of softball. Many girls would have been willing to come after school also, but co-captains Inge Sea¬ man and Eleanor Hayes de¬ cided that it would be better to play only in the morning since the afternoon sun would probably burn the players to a crisp! Spring sports also included archery, badminton, and tennis, headed by Janice Senkel and Betty Hagan, Mary Bonadies and Glenna Fitzgerald, Marilyn Engel and Dolores Koplow- itz, respectively. Many enthusiastic sports fans turned out for these three activities. Looks like a strike! SPORTS NIGHT—1946 On May 10, the second annual Sports Night, long looked forward to by all Weaver girls, took place. Early in April the captains, Jean Lombardo of the Blue team and Mary Premo of the Green, began organizing their teams with assistant captains Jean Miele and Kathleen Cahill, respectively. Elsie Colandro was chosen chairman for Sports Night. After weeks of hard work and hours of practice, the big night arrived. Songs and cheers were given, followed by contests in shuffleboard, ping pong, bowling, and volleyball. Exercises, tumbling, and stunts were exhibited. A novelty feature called Dress the Dummy aroused the excitement of all, both participants and spectators. Finally a basketball game concluded the program. THE GREEN TEAM HAD WON! The coveted plaque was presented to the captain of the victorious Green team, which had also won Sports Night in 1945. Although the Green team had won, the Blue team had put up a good fight and had not for a moment lost its spirit. This commendable spirit will, we expect, evidence itself next year again when the Blue team will compete with the Green for the possession of the plaque. 83 1946 PORTAL Elsie Colandro Mary Premo Most Popular William Griffith George Sottile Margaret Magistri Best Disposition Leonard Hellerman Mary Premo Best Looking Robert Cagenello Jessie-Jean Smith Jean Lombardo Best Athlete George Sottile Anne Flanagan Janet McCarthy Best Dressed Nathan Kaufman George Roncaioli Claire Howell Most Serious David Reiner Angela Coniglione Cutest Richard Healy Carl Bergstrom Carol Kagan Most Capable Robert Sisk Marie Kramer Margaret Magistri Most Entertaining Harvey Glass Alvin Kone Frances Salvatore Margaret Magistri Most Mischievous Patrick Moore Alvin Kone 84 POPULARITY POLL Angela Coniglione Most Angelic Francis Callan Phyllis Stone Adele Spitalnick Best Dancer Dominic Cieri Lawrence Cohen Barbara Altman Most Nonchalant ■ Robert Gay Irma Horn Most Studious Peter Riemer David Reiner Thelma Levin Most Artistic Elbert Weinberg Matthew Gelfand Shirley Quaille Claire Howell Gladys Jordan Quietest Carl Bergstrom Robert Lebowitz Theresa Callan Lorraine Burres Most Talkative Marvin Gottlieb Carol Kagan Rosalie Poriss David Reiner Most Literary. Peter Riemer Robert Sisk Margaret Magistri Best Personality Milton Corn Elsie Colandro Carol Kagan . r. , tit Harvey Glass Most Service to Weaver. „ , „ Robert Sisk 85 Reading across and down: Evidently Carol has the answer! Mr. Winslow s class has him in a corner. The Three Keys harmonize? Lewis, Sanders, and Cagenello work hard in R. 221. The Cheerleaders make pretty waitresses, too! Remember Bachner and the Art-Cratts at Weaver Night? 86 Class History Being an average Weaver graduate, I, after translat¬ ing Crowell ' s Trials and Tribulations from Greek into Latin, decided to read Einstein ' s Theory of the Fourth Dimension for a little relaxation. It must have been during the sixth or seventh chapter that I dozed off into the dream of which I am about to tell. It was late at night, and I was ready to try out, once again, my invention, on which I had been working feverish¬ ly for months. This machine, if it worked, would convey me through the fourth dimension and place me in any period of time which the dial indicated. Making a last check on all adjustments, I set the dial for 1943 and turned on the current. My prayers were answered, for I was rising above the world of three dimensions and entering a new realm. In this strange and contorted space I could see all the events of time eternal taking place with no regard for consecutive¬ ness or development. Everything was happening at once! Suddenly everything went green, and after reviving from my brief unconsciousness, I found myself in front of the building in which I would spend most of my hours for the next three years. Boy, was I proud to enter school that morning! I strutted all over the place. Gee, I thought those Juniors and Seniors were stupid! They didn ' t even know where the gym was, for I was told it was in the north part of the building! Another thing which puzzled me was the lunch schedule. That first week I had a total of nine lunches. Other than that the only other mishap occurred when some Junior tried to sell me a half interest in one of the chairs in the enclosed south section of the lunchroom. How was I to know that that place was where the teachers ate? The very next day I had a little talk with Mr. Burke. Being very ambitious and not having learned what happened to Caesar for being so, I decided to try out for The Lookout . I was very disappointed when I didn ' t make Editor- in-Chief, but still determined, I accepted the job of Assistant Circulator ' s Assistant. I was to polish the knob which the Assistant Circulator turned so that the Circulator might enter a room. Nevertheless, I was still proud to be a Weaver student, for Weaver was a great school. The first incident proving this was the metamorphosis which occurred in the Weaver green. It had turned red, white, and blue in the patriotic effort of surpassing the quota of $10,000, set by Mr. Burke, by three times that amount! We were praised by Washington officials in the Congressional Record, and lauded by the Treasury Department. On September 27, quite by accident, I attended the Senior-Sophomore assembly for girls. I nearly stole the show from Betty Askinas, who was greeting us Sophomores. But my real mistake came when I tried out for football. Oh, what exercises! After the first hour of strenuous training I began to hear heavenly music. No, I wasn ' t unconscious; it was the band which was soon to play as Leo Yaconiello and I charged through the lines to score for dear old Weaver. Leo, incidently, was the first Sophomore to have the honor of being included in the Scoop, along with Mr. Carrier. In our first game we defeated Woodrow Wilson, 24-12. The great invention 87 The battle is on An A assembly The Weaver green was also turning khaki, for many students were entering the Army, and although I hate to mention the color (it reminds me of a certain other school) it was turning blue (Navy blue, that is). Weaver was certainly doing her part in the drive for victory, for some had even given their lives for their country as the memorial of gold stars in the school lobby showed. Every week, new names were being added to the service flag. This was the year in which Mr. Fox retired. At the time I did not realize that he was practically the main spring of the school. However, I guess he ' ' wars ' ' . And speaking of WARS, I must mention the Weaver Auxiliary Rationing Squadron. I had forgotten to say that in 1943 the subject of rationing was almost as popular as Frank Sinatra. When the lack of sugar, gas, and butter was mentioned, the typical comment was Oooohhhh ' ' but it was said with more feeling when Frankie was being discussed. The boys thought this was disgusting! In Oct ober we outran Middletown and beat East Hartford in football. But that game was spoiled for me when, coming off the field, I heard, Stop winking at the quarterback, mother; he ' s not making those passes at you! This was the month when I decided to buckle down and study. I pondered over Shakespeare, Silas Marner, Quentin Durwood, and Lana Turner, for I was taking English, economics, and was preparing for astronomy (you see the stars only come out at knight!) and the forthcoming geometry course. Geometry, of course, meant studying curves and knowing all the angles. Alex Diachenko, an alumnus of Weaver, posthumously received the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity . He was a former captain of a Weaver football team and would have been proud to see us defeat Hall by 7-0. With this game we main¬ tained our undefeated record. The month of November brought with it the scholastic honor roll, and for the first time in their lives, twenty-six Sophomores were able to make it at Weaver. Ah, Turkey Day! We were sure to beat Hartford after the trouncing we gave Leavenworth. But alas, after the game was over, I slowly walked to the Connecticut River Bridge and was just about to jump when I remembered I hadn ' t eaten yet—so I returned home. December proved to be an eventful month. It marked the 2nd year of war; a war which took our friends and the kids in our classes and put them to the test of defending their country and gaining a peace which would enable future generations to live without fear of war. This month also marked the Goodwill Formal. This was a big success not only because the band was that of a Weaver student, Jerry Kay, but also because the many that attended had a swell time. Then, too, Christmas vacation was coming! This meant no school, turkey dinners, no school, movies, and no school! 88 Coming back was a tough task, especially since I hadn ' t quite recovered from the headache I had on Jan. 2. You see on New Year ' s Eve, and New Year ' s Day I had gotten right into the spirit of things. At the end of December we played Hall High and because I did not attend the game, I did not know the good news until I returned to school. We made so many baskets during that game that the spectators thought we were using a loaded basketball. It was about this time that the favorite tune Hand me the hammer, mother; there ' s a fly on junior ' s head was released to the public. It was now 1944 and January had passed on fleeting wings. The month of February will probably remain in the minds of all Weaver students for two reasons: first, it was the twentieth anniversary of the school, and second, on February 17 The Lookout published a picture of the faculty, taken when the school was founded! Then too, the news came out that we had once again completed the War Loan Drive with nearly three times the quota. During this fourth drive we bought $66,007.85 worth of bonds and stamps. I hate to mention it, but we had poor luck in basketball that year. We lost practically all of our gamesl Incidentally, Mr. Fox ' s place was taken by Mr. Williams, who in the manner of his predecessor took jaunts through the building and cared for the physical maintenance of the school. On February 14 the Service Flag was presented to the school by the Girls ' League at an impressive assembly. We partially settled our debt with Hartford High when we took away the city cham¬ pionship by defeating them 45-41 in basketball. This made Bulkeley High the city champions! At this time Armand Korzenik of Weaver easily won over the other contestants in the city in the Oratorical Contest sponsored by the American Legion. Speaking of oratory, it takes quite an elocutionist to sing the song which was the rage that month. It was Mareseatoats and Doeseatoats and Littlelambseativy ! In April a young man ' s fancy turns to thoughts of baseball and cross-country. This was also true of Weaver boys even though they are so exceptionally studious. As for myself, it was about this time that I became interested in the band. You see, I had been taking trumpet lessons from a private tutor. On April 10 Weaver played host to orators from many states in the Legion Contest. They threw me off the stage when I recited: Roses are red and violets are purple, Sugar is sweet and so ' s maple surple. That month also brought the pictures of us Sophs. Gosh, we looked purty ! I was quite disappointed with mine until I found out that it was printed upside down. Tennis was coming in about this time. But this didn ' t stop any of the students from remembering their old love matches. And speaking of matches, twelve Sophomore girls must have had a hot time while ushering for the Junior Prom. Towards the end of the year I saved up some money so I could rent a Portal of 1944 from a senior to see what was in it. When I received the book, I wept for joy, and my tears splashed down on a little beaver inside the cover of the book. When he smiled at me (for he liked the water) I stopped—Lo ' and beholdl It was Ipse Beaver. It was here that I first met a companion with whom I spent the rest of my high school life. May and June of that year seemed the longest months in my life, for I wondered whether I was going to pass or not, and wished that summer was over so I could start beavering again! The last week in June I mentally relived my Sophomore year, and considered that I really hadn ' t been through many hardships. I hadn ' t had any study halls or demerits, just fourteen ciphers! 89 It ' s a plane! It ' s a bird! No! it ' s a Weaver Beaver! CLASS HISTORY (Junior Year) After a boring summer vacation of swimming, fishing, playing basketball and baseball, and loafing (you see, I worked in a bakery), I decided, with a little help from my parents, to come back to school. Being a junior, I knew all the ropes (and swinging doors). This time I had the correct number of lunches and got to my classes on time. Having sold my half interest in that lunchroom chair to a third, I made up my mind to live up to the name of Weaver Beaver. I joined the band immediately, and because I played a mean harmonica the other kids elected me chief of the mouth organ section. Informed that we would play at the football games, I told Charlie Gipson that I would have to leave the team. Although I was a high and mighty Junior, I made one mistake and that was how I found out that the school had a new girls ' physical education teacher, Miss Whitney. She let me off easy though, saying that she had better not see me there again. Was I humiliated! The Junior girls were furious when they were not invited to see the female prestidigitator, Marie Elena, who captivated everyone at the Sophomore-Senior Girls ' League assembly. Our first two football games of the season resulted in ties, but Hall High pulled a sneak attack when they defeated us in the next game by 7-6. I received this news second hand, for I did not attend the tragedy. I had stayed home to listen to a new program which had recently inhabited the air waves. It was Marie ' s Other Husband , sponsored by Drawrof which, when spelled backwards, is Forward . Since my voice was still changing, I did not sing with the All-State Choir, led by Nobel Cain. This group sang at the State Teachers ' Convention, which was nearly blown to oblivion by a well placed bomb. Authorities found the explosives, but they haven ' t caught me yet. In return for the Hall game, we beat East Hartford and followed up by trimming the shoulder pads off the Leavenworth team. But Armistice Day brought sad news to Weaver fans, for Bulkeley defeated our Gipsonmen. This was too much for me. The next day I gave notice to Mr. Green and reapplied for admission to the football squad. At the same time the Weaver harriers finished third at the state meet at the University of Connecticut. Also about this time, Mr. Burke delivered a speech at the dedication of the Northwest Honor Roll. Considering this and the fact that Weaverites answered the call of the Sixth War Loan Drive by bringing in four times the quota set, we surely had proven ourselves worthy of our Minute-Man Flag and faithful to our Service Flag. I was almost represented on that flag. I had gone down to my district draft board and had tried to enlist. After taking my physical, I was informed that I was 4-G (gruesome, gawky, grotesque, and good for nothing). According to this classification, I would be taken after women and children! On November 18, a world shaking event took place. It was to spell the downfall of 90 Weaver. Yes, I had caught a cold and was not able to play in the Turkey Day Classic. Although we lost the game, two of our boys ' ' were chosen for the all¬ city team, Romano and Toro, tackle and end, respec¬ tively. December of that year was a hard month. I really Beavered! My three languages bothered me most. English was tough because we had to do so much extra reading. I remember one book about appendicitis which we had to read on the side. French bothered me because I somehow had been put in a German class. And although you may not think that geometry is a language, it was Greek to me! January brought the announcement that a U. S. destroyer had been named for Alex Diachenko. We, from that moment on, adopted her and took her under our wing. Speaking about wings, Moe Romano must have been floating on air when he found out that he was to be the captain of the football team for the 1945 season. But for now, football was fading out and basketball was taking its place. We got off to a mixed start by beating Hall and by losing to Bulkeley. This month I eased up on my studies to get in a little ice skating. On cold winter nights the Keney Park pond house is more popular than Maxwell ' s. I used to go on Saturdays to skate for hours on end. Bristol was next on the list of the victorious Weaver five, with H.P.H.S. still having to pay for that unse ttled Thanksgiving Day score. We were knocking them off one by one; East Hartford came next, then W. Haven. On the eve of March 9 the Girls ' League presented Weaver Night, which had as its theme the United Nations. I had the best time of my life at that presentation. Besides having a whopper of a time, I also sold 274 bags of popcorn and five salted peanuts. March was a busy month. Another big event occurred which I will always remember. It was the Weaver-Hillhouse game for the C.I.A.C. class-A championship. But fate was against us, for we lost in the overtime, 32-28. On March 2, Bob Sisk took second place in the American Legion Oratorical Contest, with Armand Korzenik coming in first. I went to hear those finals and when I mounted my soap-box someone, seeing that it was a Swan soap-box, said that you could break it in two and use half in the kitchen and half in the bathroom. Little did they realize that I was only going to make a plea for the thousands of juniors who would soon be seen with their left arms in slings. It was the tuberculin tests. These injections must have been vitamin loaded because, soon after taking the test, juniors began to come into prominence. The Jun¬ ior Prom was approaching, 21 juniors were Sottile around the end elected to the Honor Society, George Why the dark glasses, Mr. Green? 91 Did the wish come true? I mean thinking about the Seventh The good news Sottile and Bill Griffith were named co-captains of the basketball team, and four juniors won prizes in a state-wide art contest. April, too, hadn ' t enough days to hold all of the activities scheduled for it. The A Cappella Choir sang at the West Middle School on April 25 to be followed later by the choir of the three high schools which sang on May 18 at the Bush- nell Memorial. But I didn ' t bother with that, for I was going to the Junior Prom April 20 with the most gorgeous blonde in all Podunk. She was chosen Miss Gravel Gertie of 1939, de¬ feating all other candidates, including Gertie her¬ self, by a large margin! The theme of the Prom was the Home Garden of America, and Gertie came to the dance complete with rake and hoe. April 12 brought to the whole world one of the most tragic events of the war. Perhaps one of the greatest presidents of the United States, and certainly one of the world ' s greatest humanitarians , passed away. Hearing the voice of Franklin Delano Roosevelt was a thrill that we may carry all through our lives. I cannot pass April, however, without whistling, . War Loan Drive. We met our goal of $20,000 with money to spare. Just think, Weaverites could have bought 200,000 ice-cream sodas, or 15,000,000 sticks of Chum Gum, if they had not realized the importance of buying bonds and stamps instead! About this time Mr. Price, music director of the Hartford schools, announced that he would retire on July 1. But I finally got a chance to rest, for the long-awaited spring vacation came. I did noth¬ ing but eat, sleep, and think of the coming baseball season. On May 8, the war-torn world received the news that Germany had surrendered. This, how¬ ever, did not mean the end of the war, and so, I still kept my ration books as well as my text¬ books. About this time, Elsie Colandro was elected president of the Girls ' League. Again, another year was coming to a close. Taking inventory, I discovered that I had entirely escaped ciphers, but I had spent so much time after school I had to have my suppers brought to me from home. Resolving to do a better -job next year, I regret¬ fully left Weaver to grapple with that boring vacation. 92 Yaconiello takes it on the run Weaver scores again CLASS HISTORY (Senior Year) In anticipation of my senior year, I thought I ' d get out of the fourth dimension and spend the summer of 1945 in reality again to regain my energy. I reached down for my portable PORTAL switch on my belt and—W-O-O-O-SH! Ah-hl Back on terra firma. I looked for my One-A-Day pills, since I ' d need a heavy supply to take back with me. Thus fortified, I set the dial on my time machine (Dave Reiner beat me to Washington, and holds the patents on this thing, incidentally) and once again on the golden wings of the D. R. version of Let Dewey Do It”, I went up, up, up, through the terror-sphere of time and space to the educational annex of Keney Park, dear old W. H. S. fust made it! First day of school September 1945. I was looking at the blackboard for my initials when along came a Sophomore. That ' s right, son; the gym is in the north part of the building,” I told him. I dropped in on the A” assembly on September 18, not that it was compulsory or anything! .It was just that I liked to hear Mr. Burke speak. I couldn ' t hear very well up there in the third” balcony, but I know Mr. Burke gave thanks for world peace. Then he said something about getting down to work . . . something about every¬ one having 96 averages. . . . He was a great speaker, that Mr. Burke. I bet he could have done something with those American Legion contests. Assemblies at Weaver were some¬ thing. They sometimes saw that the Weaver wolves—er, Beavers, were made happy by showing the girls the latest fashions. I slept overnight in the auditorium since I wanted a good seat at the Girls ' Senior-Soph Assembly on the 18th of September. I hoped to see Mrs. Lyman run off her monologue on radio artists. Besides, they told me that Elsie was going to welcome the Sophs. On October 19 I rented a tux and went to the Art-Crafts Club dance. I just adored that Cagenello fellow and his sweet-tweets, the Downbeats. I didn ' t think Bill would mind if I took Marge. (I had black eyes for weeks afterwards!) Previous to this I had gotten into a whole mess of trouble. Mr. Burke began that new fire drill system. I was supposed to be walking towards Oakland Ter., but all the South exits were closed, so I found myself on Westbourne Pkwy. But I solved everything. When 93 Mr. Gipson ' s gym class came running by, I ran along with the boys, to get to Green¬ field St. (I told my father that the resulting two weeks ' suspension was an early Christmas vacation!) Through the late fall months I had a terrific football season. Moe Romano played a great game, but I still should have won the Conrose Trophy on Armis¬ tice Day. Yaconiello w as lucky, too, on Turkey Day. I had the trophy coming to me on that day also. But Bill Griffith took the cake. I had amassed a total of 61 points, but they gave him the Times Trophy because he was better looking than I. Oh well, even though I was ineligible on Thanksgiving Day because we could have only eleven men on the team, the turkey still must have tasted like owl to those poor H. P. H. S. inmates. Ah! Sweet Revenge!!! (This dab-fad time machine is out of order!! Now I ' ll have to go back a month. Dave ' s inventions never work!) On October 26 I tooted with the rest of the Weaver group in the All-State Band at the Bushnell for the State Teachers ' convention. (I still can ' t figure out why Izzy had a machine-gun in his trombone case!) Catching up on time again, I was the star of Weaver Night on November 16. The theme was Thanksgiving, and in all modesty, I yet remember how I stole that show. A cast of 200, but my name was the only one on the marquee outside the auditorium. In the first act I sang the aria from the Weaver Shop ' s Bedlam ' ' entitled Smoke Gets in Your Eyes . For some reason or other the curtain fell down in the middle of my high C above the high C that Jesse sang that night. Then I was followed by a couple of intermission acts: A Puritan skit, some painters, a dance band, a fashion show, the airplane club, tum¬ blers, a trio of singers, and finally a play. (At least that ' s what the program called it.) At the end I came on again. This time I sang a piece with an accentuated pistachio and an accelerated vibrato which was called Chickery-Chick . The audience rose to its feet as one, so I said, O.K. Mother; let ' s go home . The next few weeks I helped Mr. MacMullen get the intra-mural sports organized. After that I ran a black market in G.I. socks and sweaters. On November 28, I decided to organize my Optical Illusion Company along with the rest of the Junior Achievement businessmen. On November 29 I was bankrupt, but the others made out all right. When the Goodwill Formal came around, I waited to be invited. After all, there were 249 senior girls, and only 200 senior boys, so I could afford to relax. Later other Senior Sklar being helptul? The cheerleaders smile 94 fellows told me it was a nice affair, and that Santa Claus was there (weren ' t you, Matthew?). Tony Frank and his band provided the music, and everyone had a good time. The crowd arrived at 9 o ' clock, took off their wraps, then put them on again after going through the re¬ ception line, and spent a pleasant evening dancing at Wright ' s in Plainville and eating at De Pasquale ' s on Front Street. On December 18 I attended the A Cappella Choir Christmas Con¬ cert (the A. C. C. C. C.) which was a very pleasant experience. The Girls ' League Christmas Carol Assembly was held three days later. On January 7, I was dismissed early as I was rush¬ ing to hear the Don Cassock sing at the Bushnell. I sat in the west loges and waved at my girl friend in the east loges. The lights went out when I was hit by a flying bagel , and I came to on January 11 at one of those famous Charm ' ' assemblies at the high school. I was still quite dizzy when I remarked to some big person sitting next to me that we sure would have a polite class. As he didn ' t answer, I socked him on the shoulder—good and hard! Today the imprint of my fist is still on the pillar of the far side of the auditorium. On February 6 I received the shock of my life! Here I was so devoted to Miss Hogan of the office staff, and she ups and marries another man and leaves Weaver. Oh, Hence vain deluding . . . ! A few days later with tears of bitter remorse (salty, that is) I crept to the window in the library when Miss Hazelton wasn ' t looking and watched the sixteen smartest students of the class leave at the half year. They knew what they were doing, tho ' , for there was a Good Grooming” assembly coming on February 11. I went to the Bushnell on the 12th to hear the Cleveland Symphony orchestra perform. This time I sat in the east loges and waved to my girl in the west loges, etc., etc. The following day I stuffed the ballot boxes and got Charlie elected president of the class. (As a reward, he let me sweat it out over this fab-dadded class history!) The night after that I went down to call the square dance at the first Girls ' and Boys ' Leaders ' Corps Party. On February 18 the Record Club was born, with its aim to collect all the Woody” Herman records of Caldonia” in existence. Just about that time our sparkling basketball team took the city championship. In the following month of March, Bob Sisk let the winds out of the bag and took the city prize in the American Legion Oratorical Contest. Shortly afterward the Junior Town Hall of the Air presented a broadcast from the Weaver auditorium stage. Mr. Winslow and I were justly proud of Larry” Rustein as he pounded the table and contradicted even the announcer when he said, W-T-H-L-S-M-F-T ! 95 With Spring at its height, A1 and Berny got out the cards, and we skipped classes to play setback in Keney Park. As the months passed one by one, I watched the tennis and track teams bear the Weaver green forward. The band presented a wonderful concert on April 24 after being set a good example by the Ithaca College Band at Bulkeley on April 10. The A Cappella and Senior Choirs followed up with nice performances under Mr. Hintz, climaxing an ever-pleasant music season. The night of June 18 lives in infamy with the Ides of March, for that was Class Night. Enough said? But I composed myself and made a big night of the Senior Reception which came on the following Saturday. Minerva and I had the most wonderful time, me in a white dinner jacket and she in a potato sack. Finally on the 16th of June I sat in the audience of weeping mothers at the Bushnell and watched my class graduate. Tears flowed like wine as four hundred pardons—er, releases—er, diplomas were handed out for Free! But I purposely flunked my Senior Math, so that I might spend another year at Weaver! At this point, my dream ended. With a start, I leaped up from my couch to go to the time-machine. But it wasn ' t there! Sadly I walked to the bookcase and took out my musty old PORTAL of 1946. That was the only way I had of remembering what the old school was like. For during the intervening years, by this time, Weaver had expanded. There were dormitories in the park with outdoor classes, and even—yes, a flying school. But that ' s the way life is. I had lived my high school life, and all that ' s left is a dream. . . . The best time of the day Weaver entertains Junior Town Hall 96 The Ideal Teacher of 1946 Should Have The . . . Leadership of Miss F. Talcott and Mr. Burke Poise of Miss Fraser and Mr. Darling Patience of Miss Mansfield and Mr. Maines Tact of Miss Hubbard and Mr. Walch Vocabulary of Miss Craig and Mr. Larrabee Personality of Miss Drescher and Mr. Winslow Wit of Miss Conklin and Mr. Carrier Congeniality of Miss Clough and Mr. Cunningham Individuality of Miss Regan and Mr. Crowell Originality of Miss H. Haselton and Mr. Parks Enthusiasm of Miss Johnston and Mr. Waring Maj. Gen. Dalton confers Legion of Merit upon Lieut. Col. Goodwin of the Weaver faculty. 97 Ideal Girl of 1946 She Should Have: Margaret Freeman ' s hair. Barbara Alperson ' s complexion. Jean Lombardo ' s eyelashes. Selma Levine ' s eyes. Lila Pollack ' s nose. Mary Premo ' s mouth. Mildred Weinberg ' s teeth. Rosalie Poriss ' s dimples. Louise Hill ' s chin. Barbara Johnson ' s figure. Josephine Rosenberg ' s dancing ability. Jessie-Jean Smith ' s athletic ability. Mildred Pollack ' s poise. Analee Gelman ' s speaking voice. Leah Kahan ' s singing voice. Barbara Altman ' s clothes. Ellen Finley ' s tact. Lorraine Yacavone ' s smile. 4 Thelma Levin ' s artistic ability. Carol Kagan ' s individuality. Claire Howell ' s altruism. Eleanor Neiditz ' s sincerity. Mona Baidack ' s legs. Selma Lipsy ' s wit. Doris Rosenstein ' s conscien¬ tiousness. Janet McCarthy ' s congeniality. Elsie Colandro ' s loyalty. Inez Nappier ' s good nature. Anne Flanagan ' s personality. Angeline Schiavone ' s business ability. 98 The Ideal Boy of 1946 He Should Have: Carl Bergstrom ' s hair. Richard Laschever ' s complex¬ ion. George Sottile ' s eyes. Richard Healy ' s nose. Herbert Phillips ' s chin. Carmelo Romano ' s mouth. Frank Callan ' s smile. Jesse Sklar ' s voice. Frank Toro ' s physique. William Griffith ' s athletic ability. Dominic Cieri ' s dancing ability. Robert Sisk ' s poise. Harold Berman ' s clothes. Arthur Lapp ' s tact. Matthew G e 1 f a n d ' s artistic ability. David Reiner ' s vocabulary. Myer Ginsberg ' s individuality. Merrill Stein ' s altruism. Edward Lopez ' s sincerity. Stephen Goldblatt ' s wit. Robert Andrew ' s conscientious¬ ness. Elbert Weinberg ' s congeniality. Irving Blumenthal ' s personality. Robert Cagenello ' s good na¬ ture. Peter Riemer ' s intelligence. Joseph Veroff ' s blushes. John Burns ' s dimples. 99 Clubs and Activities During the war years, the clubs and activities of Weaver devoted most of their time to war service. They sold stamps, collected waste paper, helped with ration¬ ing and air raid drills, did work for the blind, served as Bluebirds at the local hospitals, and put in hours at numerous other tasks. Now that peace has come, the many clubs have returned to their programs of providing extra-curricular training and entertainment in their vari¬ ous fields. Let ' s take a look at their rec- ords Mr. Larrabee ' s class editing physiology reports ART-CRAFTS CLUB Under the guidance of Miss Helen Haselton, the Art-Crafts Club has had a very active school year. Portraits and caricatures of various students and faculty members have been executed at the meetings. A chosen few of these have been on display in the lobby! The members have also competed in the national Scholastic Art Contest, with good results. En¬ couraged by the success of their Weaver Night skit, the Art-Crafts Club is planning a puppet show, based on modern French painting. BIOLOGY CLUB The Biology Clubs are comprised of students taking the course. The two clubs are under separate supervision, Miss Catherine Hubbard and Miss Jenette Bodurtha advising the Girls ' Biology Club, and Mr. Russell Baker, the Boys ' Biology Club. The members have discussions and debates; movies concerning biology often are shown. Although most new members are sophomores taking biology for one year, students frequently remain in the club for all three years. BOYS ' LEADERS ' CORPS The Boys ' Leaders ' Corps, organized this year, is under the direction of Mr. Howard MacMullen, assistant physical education teacher. The Leaders assist in gym classes and sponsor after-school activities. This new organization was initiated at a party given by the Girls ' Leaders ' Corps. The progress of the Boys ' Leaders ' Corps shows much promise, largely owing to the enthusiasm of James Edwards, this year ' s president. CAMERA CLUB The Camera Club, with Mr. Frank Van Schaack as faculty adviser, provides training and experience for those interested in photography. Not only are lectures on technique given by president Leonard Hellerman, but dark-room experiments are also conducted by all the members. The Camera Club holds frequent contests, the results of which may be seen on display in the library. Such a club makes experienced photographers available to the school publications now, and many former members have gone on to successful careers in the business world. 100 CAROLINE HEWINS LITERARY SOCIETY To promote the understanding and appreciation for all fine literature, classic and con¬ temporary, is the chief aim of the Caroline Hewins Literary Society, named in honor of the famous children ' s librarian. Under the guidance of Miss Elizabeth Haselton and president Ruth Greenwald, each meeting usually includes a book review by one of the members, or a report by some speaker. In this way the program of the C.H.L.S. complements the course of literature in the classroom. FRENCH CLUB As in other years, the French Club has tried to promote interest in and understanding of the language and culture of France. At the meetings, under the leadership of president Ellen Finley, on ne parle que le francais ' ' . The club, of which Miss Esther Phillips is faculty adviser, presents French songs, plays games, and records. Such meetings give experience in conversational French and further background for the classics. GIRLS ' BUSINESS CLUB Organized in 1925, the Girls ' Business Club has one of the oldest and finest histories of all the clubs in Weaver. Each year a banquet for alumni of the club is held. During the year, the meetings, presided over by president Claire Howell and adviser, Miss Marion Case, hear speakers from the leading businesses of the city. GIRLS ' LEADERS ' CLUB The Girls ' Leaders ' Club, under the direction of Miss Eleanor Whitney, assists the girls ' physical education teacher. Their main duty is to give individual help to the girls in their appointed squads. The leaders also arrange for and plan Play Days and other social activities. The highlight of the program for 1946 was the combined Leaders ' Corps party, the first of its kind held in the gym. The 1946 program ' s success was due to the outstanding ability of Rosemary Conderino, president, and Jean Lombardo, ex-president. Business Club prospects at work Commercial Law must be fun 101 LOOKOUT EDIT ORIAL BOARD Seated, left to right: Weinberg, Kagan, Libby, Lipsy. Second Row: Mandell, Rosenstein, Schwartz, Zieky, LaRosa, Rothschild. Third Row: Chernoff, Rulnick, Lay, Becker, Poriss, Katz. Back Row: Veroff, Laschever, Gelfand, Miller. INGLESIDE CLUB The Ingleside Club is composed of girls in the home economics classes who are excep¬ tionally interested in activities related to the course. Miss Portia Clough is faculty adviser. Margaret Diamond was president of the club in 1946. LATIN CLUB The Concilium Romanum seeks to facilitate knowledge of Rome, the Latin language, and the Romans. Consul Irma Horn and Miss Genevieve Conkin head this organization of thirty. Sight translations and records of famous Latin speeches and literature give a reality to Latin at the meetings. Roman holidays are celebrated at various meetings as close to the Roman dates as possible. In these ways, Rome and Latin become real and alive. THE LOOKOUT Those busy scribblers you ' ve seen scurrying around with pencil and paper are not tourists—they ' re the loyal scribes for The Lookout ' ' and Editor Carol Kagan. The latest school news, the dances, assemblies, scholarships, honors, awards, and gossip are duly recorded with the help of Miss Dorothy Hood, adviser. Famed for its rogues ' gallery and the screams from the Scoop Department, The Lookout is a very popular publication at Weaver. The real heroes Miss Clough ' s class enjoys family relations 102 SPECIAL SERVICE SQUAD Front Row, left to right: LoStimolo, Yaconiello, Tosca, Gri sevich. Second Row: Benson, Berard, Puglise, Sottile. Back Row: Cieri, Pessin, Sklar, Kone. PROJECTION SQUAD Seated, left to right: Deranian, Ross, Andrews, Lappen. Second Row: Smith, Neiditz, Sisk, Jacobson, Pinney. Back Row: Ritvo, Rosenberg, Edwards. MODEL AIRPLANE CLUB The Model Airplane Club is an organization of those students who are interested in studying and building airplane models. The finished models are later entered in local meets. Mr. Leonard French is the club ' s faculty adviser. Richard Laschever, president for 1946, directed the meetings. PROJECTION SQUAD You say you have moving pictures you want to have shown? You say you need some one to run the machine? Tell you what I ' m going to do—get the Projection Squadl Com¬ posed of twelve members, four boys from each class, these twelve fellows are the Seabees of Weaver. They direct traffic during fire drills, and, under the able direction of Miss Mae Drescher, have charge of the camera and sound-track during assemblies and special pro¬ grams in Room 300. THE RECORD CLUB The Record Club is a new addition to our list of extra-curricular activities. Under the presidency of Marie Kramer, and with faculty adviser Mr. F. Chapman, the club has a three¬ fold purpose. The first is to promote better understanding and appreciation of classical music among Weaver students. The second aim is to build a record library in Weaver High for the use of faculty, club members, and the student body. And lastly the club provides musical entertainment for the members. SPECIAL SERVICE SQUAD The Special Service Squad performs such necessary duties around the school grounds as caring for the flag, assisting during fire drills, and many other services. The squad is under the supervision of Miss Faith Talcott. 103 Three Years of Music The three years that we have spent at Weaver have been highlighted by concerts, dances, and assemblies, featuring a great variety of music. To begin with, the glee club, band, and orchestra, together under the direction of Mr. Green, gave one enjoyable concert every year, usually sometime in April. To hear the combined groups playing and singing Kiss Me Again”, as they did in 1944, one would know that a great deal of work must have gone on during the rehearsals of the year. But there are many afternoons of fun as well as hard work to be remembered by the members, such as when the girls practiced ' ' Tea for Two” that was such a success in the con¬ cert of 1945. On that night, and in the concert of 1946, the girls were dressed in many-colored gowns and made a very lovely picture as they sang. The band was always ready to play at the football and basketball games and at assemblies. Another musical event in the spring of the year was the inter-high choir, led first by Mr. Price, and in 1946 by Mr. Hintz. There were about 600 singers each year on the Bushnell stage, the girls all in white, and the boys in black. For a soloist one year Anna Kaskas sang, and on another occasion, William Hain. ' ' Song of Victory” was considered the favorite selection by the group and the audience, and hence was sung both years. The A Cappella Choir, consisting of the best singers from the high schools of Hartford, sang at Weaver and the other high schools at Christmas each year. But it was a busy group during the rest of the time, as well. This 104 choir sang at the Bond Hotel for the Rotary Club, over the radio at Christmas, at St. Joseph ' s College, and for its own concert at West Middle School for the members ' friends and relatives. During the year the rehearsals were at Hartford High, and there were always visitors to be seen, listening to the group practice I am Music , Lullaby On Christmas Eve , or some of the many other selections. Sometimes these visitors were singers, teachers, students from other schools or alumni of the A Cappella. Their presence shows the constant and wide interest in the choral group. Weaver was represented in the New England Festival at New Britain, the All-State Chorus at Bridgeport, and the All-State Band at Bushnell Memorial. Those who took part received not only valuable training in music but a great deal of enjoyment as well. All of these groups held important places in the activities of Weaver and gave something worthwhile to the school—some really fine music that we will always remember. 105 As We Were It is the year I960, and we are going over the memories of our high school days. We remember that day when we peeked cautiously into the room where the Portal was being compiled. We can see it all now, Lenny Hellerman perched high above the figures down below; he is on the chande¬ lier, aiming his camera at the back of artist Matthew Gelfand ' s head, but Matthew is the nervous type; he will not stay still long enough for the picture to be taken. He must walk in circles until he is dizzy enough to produce one of his works of art! Nina Frascarelli and Margaret Freeman can be seen busily scribbling away at something which they will presently add to the overburdened wastebasket. One reason why their time and energy are to no avail is that Margaret has spring fever, and all she can think about is Friday night when she ' ll have time to stay home and finish that good book she ' s been reading.!?) The other reason is that Nina can ' t concentrate; she ' s too close to Arthur Lapp, who is laughing heartily at his own jokes in a masterpiece he has just cooked up. They soon wring their hands, spring from their chairs, and go over to watch Rosalie Poriss and Anne Flanagan. These two little Beavers are gazing soulfully out of the window and then back into each other ' s eyes, as they try to think of a new adjective, to describe one of Weaver ' s many tall, dark, and . . . , in his write-up. But since they have used cute” exactly 165 times this afternoon, they decide adorable can take its place. Nearby we see Merrill Stein and Charles Bostick, hugging each other tenderly, as tears of affection flow down their cheeks. It seems they have just completed super articles which they know will please Mr. Larrabee, who is giggling to himself softly as he plays tiddly winks in the middle of the floor. Diane Anderson is watching him sadly, shaking her head and muttering under her breath. We now see Doris Rosen- stein, explaining in a soft, but firm voice, to the typists, Sabia Donatelli, Phyllis Vail, and fane Fontana, that they must not type VAN IOHNSON, in caps, between each paragraph. The figure with his forehead and knees to 106 107 the ground and the rest of him up is Harvey Glass. The low moans coming from his mouth are New Ideas for The Portal , and he thinks best in this position. Presently he rises sedately, with the help of Peter Riemer, who keeps his head bowed reverently, and walks with musing gait to his gold- plaited desk where he picks up his pink quill and begins to write his solemn thought. Irma Horn, with her eyes gleaming and hair standing on end, is busy doing the teachers ' write-ups. She is chained to her desk for safety ' s sake but hasn ' t bitten anyone since the day she began her work. Matthew still paces on, as Lila Helman stands nearby, on her face a rapt look of wonder. Across the room, Merrill and Charles have changed their attitude toward one another and are arguing as to which one of their names should appear first on a new article, while Gwen Morrison is deciding whether or not to offer her assistance as referee. With her nose buried in an old Portal , Mildred Pollack r eads the sage sayings of the misty year of 1943. And so we leave this scene of busy little people, working for the Cause. 108 The Filming of the Shrews The year—1961 The time—Twilight The scene—My Mansion I ' m glad you turned this page because I was just going downstairs to my rec” room to see the newsreel. Yes, it sure is swell since Bob slashed Katz and Lens Hellerman, radio and film magnates respectively, have combined their corporations to put on a telereel every evening. Now everyone can see the news at home with this television set patented by Bob Stone. Well, here we are. It doesn ' t take long to get anywhere in the house with the moving floors designed by A. David Reiner. Sit down here beside me. Comfortable? (I can ' t forget that movie.) Good evening, everyone. This is your favorite announcer, Norm P. Tulin, speaking to you from station W.H.S., Utopia. Before our telereel, we shall have a brief message from our sponsor.” It was just a neighborhood prance That ' s all that it was, but oh, what it seemed to be; I was in heaven all the evening, For being a bright boy, I had eaten Yaconiello ' s spaghetti.” Thank you, Mr. Sklar. Now on to the show. First, a speech by newly-elected Presi¬ dent Charlie Bostick, seen here with his most trusted adviser, Hercules Nezames, and his bodyguard, Allan Rock.” My friends, with me as your president, we shall go far. In fact, I shall be the first to go.” We switch now to Steve Goldblatt and the world of sports.” Good evening. Captured here in Grise- vich Stadium by star cameraman Ken Miller, we see the remarkable play which has led the Premavone football team to the top position it holds today. The signals are called, but you in the seeing audience will be able to discern only a blur, for the play is too fast for us to photograph. However, coming down the field, Toro and Griffith are seen lateraling the ball, shaking all tacklers. Crossing into the end zone, we see both boys holding the ball. Who will get the credit for the touchdown? Listen and see tomorrow, same station, same scene. Shifting to another phase of sports, we see that winter playboy, Russ J. Kone. Look at his poise and stance as he gets ready to go down the ski jump. There ' s the signal. Look at him go! Down . . . down . . . down; now up . . . up ... up and away. Notice that form as he flies so gracefully into space. Watch the way . . . wait a minute . . . something ' s wrong. The wind ' s changing, and he ' s off balance. He ' s falling . . . watch out . . . o-h-h-h-h. He fell right into farmer John Hogan ' s pigpen. Does your ham taste different lately?” And now the K and H spotlight points with pride to the world of entertainment. Here we have announcer Ebba Melrose with the latest news.” Utopia across the street 109 Robert Sisk, manager of North Hall, announced last week, that John Sambuco would thrill millions again with his violin, after returning from his world tour. However, while pilot Sandra Cohen was busy making her helmet look more chic, the rocket ship in which the maestro was flying overshot its mark, and is now half-way to the moon. Therefore, it will take them at least five minutes to return, unless they are using Andrews ' Activated Accelerated Atomic Fuel. In that case, they will return in four minutes and fifty-nine seconds. In his place, we see that man with the mustache, Jerry Colona a-n-d Jimmy Durante. Oh, no, my mistake. That ' s Herm Shemonsky and A1 Kone. Do you hear that music from back- stage? Yes, that ' s right. It ' s Bob Cagenello and his Beatouts. Here ' s Saul Lappen with the latest news from the fantastic maze of Night Life.” Mr. Burke and Mr. Green seem happy The cheer leaders are versatile Hello, suckers. I really have the dope for you tonight. (Aside) Sit down, Meyer, not yet! Here in the heart of down town Utopia at Evans Eating Em¬ porium, something busted out all over tonight. (Aside) I said sit down, Meyer! Swoon-crooner Phil Gold caused the Big Acorns ' , (formerly the L ' l Acorns ' ) Dot Novarr, Adele Spitalnick, Rayna Wenick, Rita Schwartz, and Iz Brown to faint and fall in their Milt Com martinis, successor to the Burpsi-Booma drink. Sensational news for gossip columnist Shirley Lay, of the Kagan Evening Wind (a paper once known as The Daily Blow)! In the con¬ fusion, before M.C. Art Lapp could stop him, bouncer Jean Berard tossed Phil out into the street. His spot on the stage was taken by tap-dancer Howie Rorhlich. Next, Max Saul did a quick burlesque on a baseball game, but as Philadelphia, coached by Pete Riemer, lost again, Max took a fit. Consequently, A1 Erisoty and lim Edwards neatly flipped the poor fel¬ low into the lap of debutante Sydelle Wax, sitting at a nearby table with Arnie Grossman. This only increased Max ' s convulsions, and his face turned Amber. No one was surprised, as this is Forever happening. Sydelle left a moment ago anyway, just as slinky Diane Mandell was coming on stage for her torch num¬ ber. (Aside) Sit down, Meyer! Another great event took place at Dorn Cieri ' s Dance Palladium where Marilyn Peck s All-Girl Band has a 366-day engagement. Critics Irma Horn and Lorraine Gross presented Shirley Zieky and Charles Prete with the Marie I. Kramer Jitterbugging Award. Now we go to the Hill Playhouse, where the premiere of Rosalie Poriss ' new play is being held. What a crowd here tonight! Ah, photographers everywhere. There ' s one now, snapping socialites Iris Frank, Perry Lewis, Diane Anderson, Clarence Banks, Ellen Finley, and Bob Allen. And now for the performance with Margie Santerson and George Sottile, recognized as the worlds most . . . , in the leading roles. Yes, it was a wonderful drama. Read tomorrow s News and Views by Lila Helman for full descriptions. And now lor my special feature, Lappen ' s Question Box, in which I collect bits of dirt from here and there. (Aside) Not yet, Meyer! Is it true that Leah Kahan is expecting some- 110 thing? We think she ' ll get that music scholarship yet. Is it true that Audrey Galena was taking dictation on executive Marvin Rauch ' s lap? Janitor Bob Sanders, who can mop a floor faster than you can say Thomas Snell Weaver High School, supplied us with that bit of news. See you tomorro w night, folks!” Announcer Edwin Lassman presents the diplomatic situation.” The latest word in foreign circles is the outcome of the trip of Ambassadors Ross and Salsburg. After spending five years abroad, they have refused to be photographed, for they have a mysterious partner who wishes to remain anonymous, but whose initials are M.G.C. However, this M.G.C. has issued a statement which all other travelers have agreed is true. It is ' People are no good! ' This is Richard Gabriel Laschever speaking to you from the galleries . . . art, that is. Ah-h-h-h-h yes, there ' s good news here today. Let us look at these beautiful canvasses. The people swear that they are Rembrandts, the artists swear that they are originals, and the critics swear. Here ' s one with the name Weinberg, engraved with one of the new atomic pencils, specially designed for a lazy man by Joel Kalafa. That ' s funny. It looks like a portrait of some of the Martians recently discovered by George Deranian on his trip there, but it ' s entitled ' Modern Art of 1946 ' . Here ' s one by Thelma Levin named ' The Confused Lover ' , modeled by Bill Braem. This last one by Matthew Gelfand seems to be the most sensible of the lot. Oh, no, another mistake. It ' s wrong side up.” Now into the fashion realm as reported by style authority Selma Lipsy and announcer Helen Kelly.” Tonight, we ' re speaking from the arena around the corner of Hollywood Boulevard, Madison Square Garden, which has been converted by Mildred Weinberg into the earth ' s most fashionable theater. Even outer atmosphere beings have come to view this spectacle over Saturday and Sunday, and have returned to talk about ' The Last Weekend ' . Coming down the runway of the stage are seen the models of the J. Miller Agency, known the world over for their beautiful hair, and (hubba, hubba!!). Among those exhibiting the latest styles in evening suits, afternoon suits, and bathing suits are Analee Gelman, Mona Baidack, Anne Flanagan, Margaret Freeman, and Ruth Greenwald. Whew-w-w-w! In the rear of the theater, our roving eyes catch sight of Elsie Colandro, designer of the clothes being modeled tonight, chatting with Bob Gay, famous explorer. Off at the other side of the theater, we can see ' Doc ' , and Ray, voted the typical American couple. Ah . . . love! Wonderful, isn ' t it? Well, that ' s the end of tonight ' s fashion show, and the end of the K. and H. telereel for tonight. We ' ll be seeing you tomorrow.” Speaking of Art , remember Weaver night? Ill Daring Expose of Those Who Dunnit or Acknowledgments A one-act play Characters: Anonymous A in a Green mask Anonymous B in a White mask Scene: Back room (113) of a local high school Time: Just as Portals are being distributed A (nervously touching a match to some papers in the wastebasket): Ya got the tickets? B (in a hoarse whisper): Yeah, to Anneheim, Mazooza, and Cookamunga, which is the farthest place from here I could t ' ink of, Boss! A (trying to bite all ten fingernails at once): And what about those letters to spill the dope to the authorities? B (peeking through the keyhole of the barricaded door): I took care of ' em, Boss! A (flying into a rage): Ya know I don ' t wanna take the rap for this all alone! We gotta pin the job on the rest of ' em, too! (At this moment, a great roar is heard offstage as hundreds of students start reading their Portals.) Who did you blame? Hurry up! We gotta get outa here! B: I took care of Mr. Larrabee and Mr. Cunningham first. They ' re old hands in dis racket, and dey engineered the whole t ' ing! Den I fixed Miss Helen Haselton and Mr. Preu. After all, Boss, dis t ' ing might not have happened, if dey didn ' t work so hard in the Art Department. And den dey had a lot of accomplices, too, so I turned ' em all in. There was Matthew Gelfand, Hannah Kirschbaum, Marvin Bachner, Elsie Colandro, Elbert Weinberg, Thelma Levin, Merrill Fischer, Leatrice Margolis, Steven Goldblatt, Larry Fiorita, Rita Kinsler, Maria Kolosky, Margaret McLeod, Alex Erisoty, and Harold Sailor. A: Good! We ' ll turn all them names in and beat it out of here! (At this moment, a great rumbling is heard offstage as hundreds of students try to get into the barricaded room.) And make sure of Len Hellerman and Lenny Shechtman — they handled most of the photography on this deal! B (mopping his forehead as the pounding of a battering ram is heard against the door): I just remembered! Mr. Jack Brown, of the Hammersmith-Kortmeyer Printing Company. He ' s as much to blame as anyone else, eh, Boss? A (scribbling a note): What about that newspaper? B (surprised): Ya mean da Lookout, Boss? (Breaks into tears.) A: I don ' t care how much you love ' em, Mat— (whoops!), THEY gotta go up the river, too! Didn ' t they have a hand in this? B (sobbing jerkily while wiping his eyes with an old Lookout): Yeah, I s ' pose so. A (deftly knotting some old Lookouts together to make a rope for their escape out the window): I ' ll leave this note on the table. (Puts note scribbled on back of a demerit slip on table.) Now come on, before that crowd gets us! (Exeunt via backstage window as howling, screaming, bloodthirsty mob breaks into their room.) The mob leader picks up the note which says: All guips in The Portal were composed for humor ' s sake, and no harm was meant to anyone . (The whole crowd laughs and goes home happily — we hope!) 112 NATHAN MODEL MARKET BAGGISH BAKERY 639 Blue Hills Avenue 1344 Albany Avenue Hartford Delivery Tel. 6-3201 SAGE-ALLEN CO., Inc. BARON’S OIL SERVICE Watch Repair Department 1410 Albany Avenue Alain Floor Hartford Congratulations from the WEAVER CHAPTER of the NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 1946 OFFICERS Peter Reimer ..... President Elbert Weinberg Doris Rosenstein . . Vice-President Secretary KAY’S EISH MARKET Congratulations to the Class of 1946 ARTIE’S 1380 Albany Avenue VALET SERVICE Hartford Tel. 6-6846 380 Trumbull St. Good Luck and Success to the Class of 1946 GALLICCHIO’S BARBER SHOP 643 Blue Hills Ave. MRS. IDA GOLD 1359 Albany Ave. Tel. 6-9+60 Hartford, Connecticut THE GLAMOUR DRESS SHOP THE HOME OF INDIVIDUAL FASHIONS IN DRESS and SPORTWEAR Prices and Styles to Suit the Purse As Well As the Figure 114 WHITE’S ICE CREAM STORE “Where Quality Counts” 1243 Albany Avenue ROSENBLATT’S MUSIC SHOP 1235 Albany Avenue MEYER M. ROSS Sunoco Gasoline Station DEERFIELD MARKET 455 Farmington Ave. Tel. 32-2903 1015 Albany Avenue Ace Printery Inc. PRINTING Hartford M S FRUIT SHOPPE Fruit — Vegetables and Groceries 1008 Main Street W A C H T E L ’ S Open Sundays and Evenings THE GREETING SHOP 260 Trumbull Street (Formerly 25 Pearl Street) SLESS PHARMACY SIMON I. SLESS, B.Sc. P iarm. 721 Albany Ave. Hartford 5, Conn. 376 Front St. Tel. 7-8111 115 HARTFORD SECRETARIAL SCHOOL COURSES Secretarial — Stenographic Civil Service Legal — Medical HARTFORD SECRETARIAL SCHOOL Woodland at Farmington Avenue Telephone 2-2888 Good Luck to Class of 1940 Cooperman’s Market 1348 Albany Ave. Tel. 2-2852 BRUSHES FOR EVERY PURPOSE PIANOS AND RADIOS MUSIC and RECORDS GALLUP ALFRED, Inc. Personal Household Industrial Muslc Exclusively Representatives for BALDWIN PIANOS The Fuller Brush Company Hartford, Conn. Phone 2-3870 18 Asylum St. ☆ Phone 5-3121 201 Asylum Street Hartford, Conn. 116 This a JANE CARTER Sage-Alien ' s Roving Reporter WTIC 12:00 to 12:15 P.M. Monday through Friday JaNE CARTER brings you advanced fashion news you’ll see featured in leading fashion magazines . . . stimulating reviews of the latest and most worthwhile books . . . intimate glimpses into the lives of interest¬ ing people. 117 CONN. CELERY Harry ' s Clothing Store 116 State St. We Specialize in Formal CO. TV ear for Proms and Graduations 111 Connecticut Blvd. Northwest Pharmacy Hartford 1279 Albany Avenue “Bernie” Weaver ' 36 Nufif Said SPEAR McMANUS Established 1868 SAM’S ARMY NAVY STORE • 309 Asylum Street Opposite Bond Hotel Florists Complete Western Riding Outfits CORSAGE SPECIALS WAVERLY • LUNCHEONETTE Tel. 2-4191 231 Asylum Street 559 Albany Ave. Hartford, Connecticut JOSEPH H. ANDELMAN Caterer • Former patients of Mr. K. F. Brown, Optician Now Served bp KANE RENE F. RIVARD LICENSED OPTICIAN FURNITURE CO. COMPLETE EYE GLASS SERVICE 193 Vs Trumbull St. Tel. 2-5613 103 Asylum St. Best Wishes 150 Trumbull St. fro m Hartford 3 , Connecticut ZEVI SALSBURG 118 LEW’S SHELL SERVICE Gas and Oil — Complete Lubrication W ashing — Simonizing — Tire Recapping 366 Homestead Ave. Open Sundays 7 to 1 p.m. Tel. 6-3767 Qree tings from JACK’S Better ■ CLOTHES . For Less 921 Albany Ave. Tel. 6-3845 CHARLES BASCH STRAND CURTAIN SHOP 997 Main St. Hartford, Conn. HY’S SERVICE CENTER Tire and Battery Service LENGE FLORIST 1161 Albany Avenue SHEPARD’S ELECTRIC REPAIR SERVICE Washing Machines — Radios Vacuums and General Appliances Repaired 1019 Albany Ave. Tel. 6-3415 Flowers for all Occasions Corner Market and Temple Tel. 6-3181 119 BAY PATH SECRETARIAL SCHOOL 588 Longmeadow St. Longmeadow, Mass. COURSES OF STUDY Executive Secretarial Medical Secretarial Accoujiting Summer Session Special HARVEY M. JAMES SERVICE STATION 151 Albany Avenue JOE’S ICE CREAM AND LUNCHEONETTE 851 Albany Ave. Tel. 6-1022 Bates Klinke, Inc. Manufacturing Jewelers Attleboro, Mass. OFFICIAL JEWELERS FOR ALL CLASSES WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL 120 OR GLAMOUR PORTRAITS AND HE-MAN PIN-UPS ... IT’S Established 1923 968 Farmington Ave., West Hartford 9 North Main Street, Bristol 4 0 M a i n Street, Torringtox 121 Girls of Weaver: HAGADORN’S SERVICE Cor. Westbourne Pky. 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DEWEY CO. 335 Trumbull Street UNITED FRUIT AND PRODUCE CO. 103 Connecticut Blvd. ART CLOTHES SHOP Men’s Clothing and Furnishings MEN ' S WEAR WITH AN ART SPECIALIZING IN FORMAL CLOTHES RENTING FOR STUDENTS Phone 7-2023 1069 Main St. HARMIN’S Infants’ and Children’s Wear 995 Main St. STORK SHOWER GIFTS AIELLO BROTHERS Fruit and Vegetables Fresh Meats - Groceries Free Delivery 497 Albany Ave. Tel. 5-1644 CITY PAPER CO. 216-220 State Street Hartford JOBBING and REPAIRING a SPECIALTY DOMINIC POVEROMO Plumbing and Heating Contractor PROMPT SERVICE-REASONABLE RATES 211 Morgan Street, Hartford, Conn. Office Phone 6-4640 Residence Phone 2-5876 123 Lux, Bond Green Incorporated JEWELERS AND SILVERSMITHS Established 1908 i liaiifnrti (Emtrant Oldest Newspaper of Continuous Publication in the United States 70 Pratt Street Hartford Connecticut Established in 1764 wmmi - -- - — main at temple fine feminine fashions 124 WHICH WAY ARE YOU GOING AFTER GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL? INDUSTRY MTtrxrx Right after graduation, how would you like to step into a job that gives you good pay . . . gives you an opportunity to study one or more of 200 skills and trades including such advanced sciences as aviation, radar, television, electronics, radio, jet propulsion, atomic science . . . per¬ mits you to travel to the far corners of the world . . . gives you 30 days’ vacation with pay every year . . . provides you with food, clothing, quarters, medical and dental care . . . pays allowances to your dependents . . . offers many more attractive advantages . . . and enables you to retire with a life income any time after 20 years? Believe it or not, that job is open to you right now if you enlist in the U. S. Army. You can learn and earn at the same time. You can attend Army training schools and specialize in courses which will put you away out ahead in a career in later life. Under the Gl Bill of Rights, if you enlist for 3 years, you may have 48 months of college, or business, or trade school education with tuition up to $500 per ordinary school year paid and $65 a month living allowance ($90 if you are married) paid by the Gov¬ ernment. Match this against other opportunities open to you today. It’s one you can’t afford to miss. Certainly you’ll want to get all the facts — and the pay figures are worth seeing, too. Stop in at the Army Recruiting Station and find out all about it. SEE THE JOB THROUGH U.S. Army BE A GUARDIAN OF VICTORY ” «IB F0Bm$ . GROUND FORCES • SERVICE FORCES U. S. ARMY RECRUITING STATION 74 Asylum Street (upstairs) HARTFORD, CONN. 125 TRAIN FOR SUCCESS Courses in Accountancy, Journalism Secretarial Science, Commercial Teaching Business Administration, Medical Secretarial Bachelor Degrees CATALOGUE FREE ON REQUEST RIDER COLLEGE Founded 1865 Trenton, N. J. The Blue Hills Greenhouses Cut Flowers . . . Corsages Funeral Designs 615 Blue Hills Avenue Tel. 2-9095 Delivery Take GOOD Care of Your Eyes Consult your eye physician regularly, and when he gives you a glasses prescription, bring it to J. L. Schmidt 32 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE Lenses and Frames that are Right HARTF OPTICALSP Phone 5-8441 19 Pearl Street Hartford Best Wishes to the Graduating Class of 1Q46 from the WEAVER GIRLS’ LEAGUE 126 Weaver’s Choice LaSalle Diner 1505 Albany Avenue Hartford, Conn. IIILLYEII ASSOCIATION with a strong faculty and a representative student body A CURRICULUM recently revised to provide training in the basic requirements for business and professional leadership AMPLE LABORATORY experience under close supervision in many fields ☆ LIFE In a college whose aim is a combination of vocational competence plus cultured living Dining and Dancing Wholesome Fun DEGREES Associate in Arts. A. A Associate in Science. A. S. Hillyer Junior College ALAN S. 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