Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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ROSALIND BLOOM MARY BONADIES Roz . . . willingly lends helping hand . . . sees her tasks through to the end . . . hopes to utilize her inter¬ est in art for a career ... a capable lunchroom cashier. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Biology; Girls ' League; Goodwill For¬ mal Committee. RUTH BLOOM Ruth . . . great big beauti¬ ful eyes and dark brows . . . fun-loving and cheerful . . . fond of dancing, reading, and acting . . . imagine a Weaver- ite who enjoyed her sopho¬ more year! Business Club; Girls ' League. RITA BLUMENTHAL Kirgo . . . long, dark hair and flirtatious eyes . . . coy smile displays unique dimples . . . lively interest in many activities, including Wesleyan . . . personality both amiable and vivacious . . . numerous male attractions, hmmm? . . . advocates brotherly love. Choir; Clubs: Biology, French, Glee, Record; Foreign Policy Ass ' n; Girls ' League; Goodwill Formal Committee. MORRIS BOBICK Borsht . . . looks oh so tough but is so gentle! . . . concocted revolutionary chem¬ ical formula H 2 0 + beets yields borsht . . . friendly and really sincere in his own peculiar way. Choir; Football Squad. EVANGELINE BOCCACCIO Eva . . . tiny and attractive . . . beautiful coal-black hair . . . another music fiend . . . also interest in art and read¬ ing ... a great football fan. Band; Choir; Glee Club; Girls ' League. One of our busier classmates . . . popular with both sexes . . . a sharp dresser and a sharp dancer, too ... a loyal football fan (naturally!) . . . plans future as a dental hy¬ gienist or social worker. A. A. (Sec.); Choir; Girls ' League; Ingleside Club; Lead¬ ers ' Corps; Committees: Good¬ will Formal (Chairman), Jr. Prom; Honor Society; Portal Board; Girls ' Sports. LOUISA BONFIGLIO Lou . . . swell person to know . . . very generous and kind . . . good sense of humor . . . agreeable and sincere . . . helpful and cooperative at all times. Girls ' League. BARBARA BORDEN Compact, cute, curvacious Bobby . . . this little spit¬ fire is strictly inflammable stuff! . . . had her share of troubles at Weaver . . . hopes to be medical secretary . . . watch out, patients! Clubs: Biology, C.H.L.S. (Pres.); Choir; Foreign Policy Ass ' n; Girls ' League; T. B. Jr. Board. LENA BOTTARO Mischievous imp . . . infectious grin . . . wonderful friend to have . . . bubbling over with energy and fun . . . especially interested in “Nicky . Band, Librarian; Glee Club; Choir; Orchestra (Sec.). BEVERLY BRAEM Bev . . . blonde and attrac¬ tive . . . wonderful personality yet quiet . . . hopes to stay on her toes . . . out-door type . . . football, a special at¬ traction. Girls ' League. ★ ★ ★ ★ lOohLdL (DjL cdAjgL m. 1%7 ★ ★ ★ ★ V 26

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JOAN BECKERMAN Always fun to be with . . . generally surrounded by a crowd in the lunchroom . . . ardent member of the Choir . . . enthusiastic sports fan . . . plans for the future—(Bob!). Choir; Girls ' League; Jr. Prom Committee. ELIZABETH BELDEN Betty . . .always carefree and featuring a smile . . . has a friendly word for every¬ body ... a frequent victim of the swinging door! . . . plans a career in nursing. Girls ' League; Leaders ' Corps. KARL BERG Whitey . . . the quiet wizard . . . brain of the science and math classes . . . collector of coins . . . found study periods and lunch most enjoyable. Football Manager; Intramural Sports. SHEILA BERGER Adorable with velvet brown eyes and dimpled smile . . . unassuming about her schol¬ astic record . . . genuine sweetness . . . excellent con¬ fidante . . . charms fellows and girls by gay disposition. Clubs: Biology (Pres.), C.H.L.S., French (Pres.), Record (Sec.); Foreign Policy Ass ' n; Girls ' League; Goodwill Formal Com¬ mittee; Honor Society (Vice- Pres.); Portal Board. LEAH BERMAN “Lee — tall, slim, and attrac¬ tive . . . frequent smiles show off beautiful teeth . . . catch¬ ing laugh . . . talented art student . . . plans to continue at Hartford Art School. Business Club; Girls ' League. RICHARD BERMONT Dick . . . tall, dark, and husky . . . pleasant manner and personality . . . inclined toward sports and women . . . usually seen wearing green. Teams: Football, Track; Special Service Squad; Reception Committee. LOIS BINGHAM Lo or Butch . . . smooth blonde locks and button nose . . . fire and honey . . . en¬ joys reading and music . . . the makings of an excellent, attractive nurse. Band; Choir; Girls ' League; Glee Club. EULALIA BLANKER Unusually friendly . . . keen interest in people and friends . . . gets at least one call slip every day! . . . always carry¬ ing an armload of books. Girls ' League. ALBION BLOCK Al . . . good-humored and friendly ... a science whiz . . . an outstanding musician . . . never without a cheery word ... a loyal pal . . . found Weaver very education¬ al (strange, isn ' t it?). Band; Choir; Clubs: Glee, Biology. MARVIN BLOOM Studs . . . short and stocky . . . a quick wit and good sense of humor . . . always willing to enter an argument . . . Weaver ' s Senator Clag- horn . . . active in school affairs. Choirs: A Cappella, All-State; Clubs: Glee (Treas.), Record; Committees: Jr. Prom, Nomin¬ ating; Portal Board; Orator. ★ ★ ★ CL JooaL io (O avstA. ire I960 ★ ★ ★ 25

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ANNE BYRNE LUCY BUCCHERI Lou . . . always neatly and nicely dressed . . . cheerful and pleasant disposition . . . a true and steady friend . . . a good dancer and a good student, too . . . plans to at¬ tend a comptometer school . . . good luck, Lou . Choir; Girls ' League; Ingleside Club: Leaders ' Corps (Sec.); Honor Society; Committees: Jr. Prom, Matinee Dance. DONALD BURBRIDGE Don . . . tall and quiet . . . good sense of humor . . . very much interested in sports . . . has made many friends at Weaver . . . undecided about future. Squads: Basketball, Football, Track; Reception Committee. CATHERINE BURGESS Active sprite with long blonde tresses . . . usually seen in Leaders ' Corps uniform, chas¬ ing a ball around a gym court . . . agile and able . . . a swell friend. Leaders ' Corps; Girls ' League; Honor Society. EDWARD BURGIE Grandma . . . great big blond bruiser ... on the foot¬ ball team . . . one of our heaviest men . . . always with an infectious chuckle . . . good sense of humor. Teams: Football, Track. WILLIAM BURKE Beanpole Bill . . . quiet friendly mannerisms provide a front for undercover Casanova activities . . . always tried to beat the last bell — usually lost! . . . blueprints for the future not yet made. Intramural Sports. Petite and cute . . . bursting with pep — especially when cheering . . . enjoys dancing to good music . . . football and basketball games please her best . . . plans secretarial work. Business Club; Cheerleader; Girls ' League. KATHLEEN CAHILL Kay ... all out for sports . . . wonderful person to know . . . always something to say . . . very humorous . . . ex¬ cellent mixer . . . everyone ' s friend . . . nice-looking blonde. Leaders ' Corps; Girls ' League; Ingleside Club; Nominating Committee. HELEN CALABRO Possesses a slow but steady smile . . . friendly to all . . . interested in sewing and read¬ ing . . . enjoyed going to games and participating in sports . . . plans to become a secretary . . . will make a good one, too. Choir; Glee Club; Girls ' League; Leaders ' Corps; Nom¬ inating Committee; Lookout Typist; Portal Typist. DANIEL CALLAHAN Dan . . . striking looks make him much admired by the fair¬ er sex . . . one of the elite on the football team . . . grand personality . . . intelligent and very sincere. Football Team; Leaders ' Corps. RITA CAPLAN Blonde hair, brown eyes, and a figure to rate many a whis¬ tle .. . excellent taste in clothes . . . intelligent young lady . . . college beckons in sunny Florida. Choir; Clubs: Biology (Sec.), C.H.L.S., Latin; Foreign Policy Ass ' n; Girls ' League; Honor Society. ★ ★ ★ Jo (OokLcL diahmom in, 1960 ★ ★ ★ 27