Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 118 of the 1949 volume:

(N C ?tf ' ■ 0 iv ' 4, nr i ifeVJ o ? §s . WCAV4R |fO V 5C410OL l-MRfPfiRD. ccim { This year marks the twenty-fifth anni¬ versary of Weaver High School, and this year, as in previous years, the Portal has gone to press again. Because of our school’s anniversary, we of the Portal have tried to edit a book worthy of our Silver Jubilee. It has been the staff’s goal throughout the compilation of the book to commemorate this occasion and to produce an interesting and factual report of our class activities throughout our three years of senior high school. Though at times, things got involved, and we almost wrote up a sopho¬ more or two in the rush, the Year Book has gone well. I can truly say that the staff has tried to keep this Portal the book of the students and to produce what you, the students, would like. However, it would have been an even tougher haul but for the able guidance of Mr. Larrabee and Mr. Cunningham. Theirs and the staff’s was the greatest load, and to them, if any is forthcoming, should go the praise. Those of us on the Board, who are bowing out, leave Weaver with a feeling of regret, for school has been a wonderful experience. We hope, further, that this year’s Portal adequately and last¬ ingly marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of Weaver High School. — K. W. WEAVER 16, HARTFORD 12! BOYS’ CLUB OFFICERS Seated, left to right: Linden, Carabillo Standing: Borden, Ferraina, Lapuk. CAP TA1MS And del ELOVIch Castro WEAVER NIGHT NEW GUIDANCE PROGRAM V‘ : ' -fHCk, i rj� « ggg« _ ! I 1 ’ $ •% 7B 1 - MR. WILLIAM F. AITKEN DEDICATION During his two years as vice-principal, Mr. Aitken has always represented the ideals of fair play, honesty, good sportsmanship, and clean fun. His deep interest in every phase of school life, whether it be a football game or a history assignment, has won him the admiration and respect of faculty and students alike. Together with his exceptionally tolerant attitude and progressive ideas, Mr. Aitken combines a warm smile, an easy conversational ability, and a vibrant personality which has inspired and will continue to inspire many Weaver students. Not often does one find a person who can handle administrative affairs efficiently and justly while at the same time acting as a friendly advisor. In Mr. Aitken, we have found such a person. He has never been too busy to spare a moment for a personal problem; neither has he been too involved to see that the numerous functions of the school ran smoothly at all times. In recognition of the man who has assumed the duties of principal in this memorable year, the 25th anniversary of the opening of Weaver High School, we, of the anniversary class, dedicate the Portal of 1949 to Mr. William F. Aitken. _ ■ 7 ' “ V 3ltt MR. FRANK H. BURKE Although Mr. Frank H. Burke, principal of Weaver from 1935 to 1948, did not live to see the school pass its 25 th year, he will live on in the hearts and minds of many a former student. Mr. Burke will be remembered by the graduates of ’24 as their popular, red-haired Latin teacher and by the graduates of ’49 as the sincere, hard-working principal who did so much for Weaver High School. All who knew him will cherish the memory of those sparkling, spontaneous speeches, the witty remarks that were both humorous and meaningful. His friendly smile, his earnest desire to aid, his loyalty and unfailing devotion to his school, his church, and his community made him an outstanding figure, not only in Weaver High School but also in Connecticut. With his untimely passing, education lost one of its most ardent boosters and advocates, and Weaver High lost a capable leader. 8 DEAN OF GIRLS Over the past three years our class has become better acquainted all the time with Miss Katherine Goodwin, our very popular Dean of Girls. During the short span of our school days, we learned to regard her as our indispensable friend and sincere advisor. Because of the heart-warming manner in which she has made us feel so much a part of the Weaver family, Miss Good¬ win has easily won the confidence, admiration, and trust of everyone who has come in contact with her. The long hours she has devoted to her” girls have given many of us an incentive, an inspiration to strive for the higher things in life. Under the guiding hand of our Dean, the Girls’ League has done much to promote friendship and service in our school. Those who have worked intimately with her have come to anticipate a radiant smile and a sparkling wit. And those who did not become well acquainted with her have missed one of the swellest” faculty members at Weaver High School. A sincere expression of gratitude goes to Miss Goodwin, our esteemed Dean. MISS KATHERINE R. GOODWIN GIRLS’ LEAGUE EXECUTIVE BOARD Seated, left to right: Naboicheck, Lewis, Ascher, Bender. Standing: DiMella, Hainsey, French, Beizer. 9 EDITORIAL — Seated, left to right: Sloane, Angelo, Bender, Weinstein, Johnson, Ascher. Standing: Howell, Callahan, Nahum, Macres, Brandriss, Sidrane, Countryman, Naboicheck, Reich. Kenneth Weinstein, Editor Barbara Ascher Elaine Angelo Shirley Bender Jean Callahan Sandra Gordon Associates Helen Johnson Janet Naboicheck Barbara Reich Michael Brandriss Clarence Countryman Victor Macres Alan Nahum Sheldon Sidrane Howard Sloane Art Editors Isolde Droemer Rita Howell Photographers John Roach Jack Rosenberg Typists Isabelle Cecere Joyce Tomaiuolo Mary Hogan Judith McCullough Faculty Adviser F. Eliot Larrabee Business Manager Marvin Lapuk Associates Nathan Cohen Ronald Galin James Carabillo Lois Krauss Henry Crouch Alan Smith Florence Weisman Secretary Gloria Agnellino Faculty Adviser Robert P. Cunningham 10 BUSINESS — Seated, left to right: Krauss, Lapuk, Weisman. Standing: Smith, Carabillo, Cohen, Galin. I CHARLES A. ANDREWS Mechanical Drawing A swell fellow . . . smile for all . . . what would the golf team do without him? RUSSELL D. BAKER Biology Always friendly and helpful . . . future biologists, take heed! . . . what’s under that microscope? WESTON H. BROCKWAY Music The director ... a most talented member of the faculty ... rehearsals, rehearsals, and more rehearsals! JOHN A. ALIBRIO Shop A welcome addition to our faculty . . . one of the head men” at lunch. HARRIET D. BEST History and Guidance Understanding adviser ... history has taught men many things . . . remember those maps and extra text¬ books? EDGAR A. CARRIER Mathematics The little man upon the stair— the little man who wasn’t there?” ... a grand guy. v WALTER C. ASCHENBACH German and English The man with the grin —but not in study hall! . . . usually carrying a heavy (?) briefcase. ■1 JENNETTE BODURTHA Biology Eager to aid . .. what is a six-legged insect? . . . oh, those Biology Club field trips! MARION A. CASE Stenography and Typing Dependable Miss Case . . . ever- efficient ... an admirable friend to all who know her. 12 NICHOLAS CORACCI Typing Our beaming Santa Claus ... very popular newcomer . . . any business headaches? . . . he’s the one who’ll help. ROBERT P. CUNNINGHAM Office Practice The financial wizard . . . always makes both ends meet . . . amiable personality ... a good friend. HAROLD B. CLAPP Mathematics An outdoor man in any weather ... don’t eat ice cream standing up” ... long afternoon sessions. MILLARD S. DARLING Guidance Our capable counselor . . . ready to help with problems big or small . . . jokes, a rare delight. PORTIA E. CLOUGH Home Economics A dream” teacher . . . forever friendly, smiling . . . ready to help anyone anytime . . . really delicious, Miss Clough! IRMA DIAZ Art A petite and peppy addition to the faculty ... sparkling eyes and friend¬ ly smile are typical. 13 GENEVIEVE W. CONKLIN Spanish A wave for all from that sleek Lincoln-Zephyr . . . keen sense of humor. PHILIP H. DOW Astronomy A star-gazer? ... twinkling” eyes . . . classes most enjoyable . . . ' car made-to-order . . . fine teacher. MELVIN G. CROWELL English Subtle humor and ready wit make him a favorite . . . teardrops,” pro¬ fessional-looking themes, apprecia¬ tive grin. I MAE DRESCHER History Able, athletically-inclined... flash¬ ing smile . . . quick in many ways . . . unlimited knowledge of history. FORTUNATA Y. FARANDA Home Ecnomics Friendly and interesting . . . any¬ one need a needle and thread? . . . strict, but only when necessary. WILLARD B. GREEN Music Witty and wonderful . . . able leader . . . has many fans . . . always on the beat.” GEORGE F. HALFORD Commercial A keen businessman . . . sports’ nice clothes . . . fine personality . . friend to many. GRETCHEN B. HARPER Latin Latin—far from a dead language ... here’s a gem” ... understanding, helpful, good-natured . . . well remember you! ELIZABETH B. HASELTON Librarian Peppy, petite ... a wealth of knowledge available to all . . . did you boys have permission to talk?” HENRY A. HANSON Woodworking An understanding instructor . . . warm smile . . . familiar figure in the shop, but watch out, boys! ELMER M. HINTZ Music Able and industrious music super¬ visor . . . works with many groups . . . remember those fine Christmas concerts? CHARLES F. GIPSON Coach Enthiastic Coach Gipson . . . mm—m—boys!” . . . always a grin . . . fine fellow to follow. 14 MARIE A. JOHNSTON French Pleasing in all ways . . . travels enlighten many classes . « I was in France.. when ESTHER LANGWILL Spanish Fine personality . . . prepared to help at any time . . . wish we had become acquainted sooner! F. ELIOT LARRABEE English Thoughtful, sincere, an excellent friend ... ardent Shakespeare fan ... can you carry that one step fur¬ ther?” AGNES N. HOGAN Mathematics A special” teacher . . . add the moon and the sun and you get green cheese.” DOROTHY E. HOOD English The LOOKOUT’S guiding hand . ready for fun as well as work . fits in anywhere. CATHERINE E. HUBBARD Biology Scientific explorer ... many stories of interesting information . . . quiet but quick ... a teacher to be remem¬ bered. ELVIRA M. LORD English A sports enthusiast . . . will meet anyone halfway ... those themes! ... really an exceptional teacher. HOWARD H. MacMULLEN Intramural Mr. Mac” . . . everyone agrees— one wonderful fellow ... can’t beat those intramural sports. 15 MARY G. LEVY Guidance and Commercial Sweet, smiling, helpful ... a true friend . . . has time for anyone and everyone. E. ALLAN MAINES Sciences Well-liked instructor . . . patient, friendly, and humorous too . . . one of the best dressed faculty members. EZRA MELROSE Mathematics and Guidance The seniors’ guiding light ... a cheerful earful, bow tie to boot . . . hard to beat. M. NELSON OWEN English The perfect gentleman . . . pro¬ moted to 240 and likes it... cheerful chuckle ... pleasant manner. LILLIAN M. MANSFIELD History Attractive, amiable, able ... many and varied interests ... we should know America as well as she does! ELINOR MOSES English A good sport through and through . . . humor in every word . . . can take a joke, too! JOHN B. McGILL Social Studies An all-around regular fellow . . . genial personality . . . many a boy’s friend . . . always fond memories. MONA O’HARA English Sweet, demure, and soft-spoken... two demerits,” with a smile . a personal friend to many. G. HAPGOOD PARKS A man with ideas and ideals . . . humor with a moral... you should have taken physics.” f i . , j ( 1 ESTHER PHILLIPS French Conscientious, patient, industrious ... gives endlessly of time and energy . . . high principles, good sense of humor, n-est ce pas?” 16 DOROTHY S. PICKARD Art Encouraging, agile, ever-ready for any type of art . . . we’ve truly enjoyed the fine exhibits! FRANK M. VAN SCHAACK English Eager to please everyone ... an authority on photography and fish¬ ing . . . hidden genius displayed in poetry. ELEANOR M. WHITNEY Athletics Administrative genius ... no detail too unimportant . . . always friendly, willing to help . . . her Leaders Corps is the thing! m.c. ARLINE S. TALCOTT History Dignified yet friendly... a teacher with true spirit... lives life... noted for interesting classes. WILLIAM R. WARING Commercial Noted for diplomacy, grin, and salesmanship” ... as if we didn’t want to buy that ticket! JOHN D. PREU Art Engaging personality ... young in looks, younger in spirit... a zest for living . . . one great guy. WAYLAND F. WALCH Sciences Capabilities unlimited . .. knowl¬ edge, humor, friendliness rolled into one . . . never without a smile. ARTHUR F. WINSLOW Social Studies Authority on stamps, historic documents . . . noted for ability to tell straight-faced jokes ... a fine FRANK J. STEEVES Mechanical Drawing Good-looking athletically-inclined instructor . . . admired by many . . . special friend to the tennis team. MIRETTA L. BICKFORD History Known for motherly interest in pupils . . . enjoys striding down cor¬ ridors . . . subtle sense of humor. ALICE J. McGILLICUDDY Typing Bright smile combined with smart clothes . . . a-s-d-f-j-k-1-;” . . . strict on occasions . . . ability unlimited. MARY FLEMING Nurse All smiles and perhaps a question: Has this excuse been checked by the office?” CLAIRE NORTON Visiting Teacher Miss Norton—always ready with a helping hand . . . smiling, sweet, sincere ... a friend indeed. NINA L. HARTIN English Extremely amiable person . . . especialy interested in individuals . . . ready to join fun and frolic. NORMA K. REGAN English On leave of absence... individual, artistic, and gay ... a sincere friend . . . very interesting experiences do you get the point? MR. WILLIAMS JASPER OFFICE STAFF Mrs. Lillian K. Friedman Doris L. Preston Marjorie H. Sexton Agnes E. Sinnott Mrs. Rose C. Yush Jasper Howard J. Howard Williams 5? Seated, left to right: Man- dile, Droemer, Macres, Cal¬ lahan, Cecere. Standing: Glass, Pivnick, Crouch. McMahon, Blume, Nahum. Not in picture: Haley, Sam- buco. Donald Pivnick .. Jean Callahan .. Daniel Blume . Anna Mandile Orator .Alan Nahum Essayist ...Isolde Droemer Marshall .Henry Crouch Chairman of Reception Committee . Norton Glass Prophet .... Prophetess Testator ... Testatrix .. . Victor Macres Louis Sambuco Isabelle Cecere John McMahon Hope Haley President . Treasurer Treasurer Historians RECEPTION COMMITTEE Seated, left to right: Marsh- man, N. Cohen, Glass, Zito, H. Johnson. Standing: Z. Goldfarb, Sloane, Galena, Klein, Ray, U. DelMastro, Slobodien. •iVf ti ' W ft HONOR SOCIETY OFFICERS Callahan, Bender, Brown. PROJECTION 5 SQUAD Seated, left to right: Nahum, Elovitz, Schwartz, Yellin, Lom¬ bardo, S. Weinstein. Standing: Neiditz, Greenberg, Sonnenblick, Mr. Steeves, Robbins, White, Smith. SENIOR NOMINATING COMMITTEE Seated, left to right: Man dile, Callahan, Krauss, Millstein Standing: Glass, Pivnick, Cara billo, S. Weinstein, Riccardo. JOHN ABBATE Johnny . . . .actions speak louder than words . . . strong silent type but impressive with the opposite sex . . . athletic indeed . . . one of the fellows . . . easy to like . . . future undecided. Boys’ Club; Football Team. BEVERLY ABRAMSON Bev ... a very sweet disposition . . . loves sports and reading (hm, those A’s) . . . plans civil service accounting . . . One of the girls from archery.” Girls’ League; Spanish Club; Girls’ Sports; Honor Society. JOSEPHINE ACCAPUTO Jo” . . . tiny, but will never get lost in a crowd! . . . good sense of humor . . . smooth dancer . . . enjoys skating, music, and travel . . . will make some lawyer a wonderful secre¬ tary. Girls’ League. GLORIA AGNELLINO Glory” ... sincere girl with friends galore . . . one of the bunch . . . fascinating smile capturing all . . . nice dresser . . . pleasant to look at . . . always lending a helpful hand . . . future secretary. Girls’ League; Business Club; Look¬ out Typist; Portal Business Board, (Secretary). ANNA ALEXANDER Good-natured gal with a pleasing personality . . . plans for the future purely secretarial, at least for awhile . . . luck won’t be necessary with her ability! Girls’ League; Business Club; Look¬ out Typist. SIDNEY ALEXANDER Sid” . . . friendly, good-looking brute! ... a male with a scheme and a gleam . . . ability and how! . . . excels in scholarship and sports . . . lazy good-humor ... a way with women and teachers! Clubs: Boys’, Spanish; Teams: Basket¬ ball, Football; Jr. Usher; Quill and Scroll; Lookout Sports Editor; Honor Society. GEORGE ALLEN George . . . quiet, serious, studious . . . keen appreciation for many things . . . fine vocabulary, both orally and on paper . . . active on several news¬ papers . . . promising future. Lookout Circulation Board; Choir. DOLORES ANDREA Genie” . . . sure-knows how to make with the magic charms . . . matri¬ monial aspirations for the future! . . . a neat little manager . . . her hobby— dancing . . . would make a nice hobby herself! Clubs: Biology, Business, Leaders; Girls’ League. ELAINE ANGELO Elaine ... a dark-haired beauty with loads of charm . . . noted for those accordian renditions ... a lady at all times . . . easy to get along with . . . here’s to success! Clubs: Business, Leaders (Secretary); Cheerleader; Girls’ League! Jr. Prom Committee; Portal Board. SALVATORE ANTOGIOVANNI Vunderbar” ... a tall gagster with a continuous grin . . . look out below! . . . future paratrooper . . . will miss holding up post in cafeteria! Clubs: Boys’, Glee; Choir. JOYCE APTER Joy ... a busy bee but not a beaver! ... an eye for the social whirl . . . always accommodating . . . true friend . . . especially sincere, straight-forward . . . where would she be without that car? Clubs: Camera, C.H.L.S.; Girls’ League. GLADYS ARCHER Gladys . . . consistent worker . . . knows all the answers . . . possesses most pleasaht smile within a million mile! . . . really enjoys those good times . . . makes art, piano, sewing, and Eddie” her daily interests. Art-Crafts Club; Girls’ League. PAULINE ARCHER Sneezy” . . . ambition plus! . . . magnetic personality . . . avid sports fan . . . oh, those ivory choppers! . . . evening strolls her pastime (we won¬ der why? ) . . . bright future predicted in vocal work. Girls’ League. BARBARA ASCHER Barbara . . . famed for her beautiful smile . . . possessor of naturally curly blonde locks . . . one of Weaver’s most active students . . . lovely to look at, delightful to know . . . college bec¬ kons. Clubs: Biology (Vice-President), Leaders; Girls’ League (Secretary); Honor Society; Choir; Portal Board; Jr. Faculty Tea Committee. JEAN AUSTIN Jeanie” . . . first and foremost a singer and dancer ... a cute blonde with a smile for all . . . football and basketball enthusiast . . . here’s to suc¬ cess in the entertainment world! Clubs: Glee, Leaders; Choir; Girls’ League. CELESTE BACHAND Lee . . . rippling golden locks . . . easy on the eyes! . . . dancing and roller skating her specialties ... let us not forget Tommy! . . . athletic ability plus . . . had plenty of Weaver spirit. Girls’ League; Girls’ Sports. HARVEY BAIDACK Harv . . . tall and lean . . . lots of smiles and a great sense of humor . . . patriotic Weaverite and faithful spectator . . . had a swell time at Weaver” . . . now Navy bound . . . we predict—success! Boys’ Club; Tennis Team. MARILYN BARENBAUM Mar . . . proof that good things come in small packages . . . bouncing bundle of joy . . . wonderful little dancer . . . petite figure . . . smile and sense of humor capture all . . . future ballerina. Choir; Girls’ League; Girls’ Sports. JOAN BARTLETT Joanie . . . petite, pretty, and pop¬ ular . . . definit ely date-bait . . . famed vocalist ... a bit of the devil in her! . . . loves to dance and swim . . . a bombshell anywhere and every¬ where. Record Club; Girls’ League; Girls’ Sports. KENNETH BASS Ken” . . . swell personality . . . popular with the fairer sex . . . always ready with a helping hand . . . bust¬ ling with activity . . . plans for the future — chemical engineering or orthodontistry. Clubs: Biology, Boys’, French, Glee, Physics; Choirs: Inter-High, Weaver; Lookout Editorial Board; Honor Soci¬ ety. I REDVERS BECK Red” . . . not as shy as he seems! . . . gets on well with girls and teachers . . . messenger service deluxe . . . good manager? . . . looking for¬ ward to engineering . . . strictly a swell guy. Clubs: Biology, Boys’; Managers: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Track. SOLOMON BECK Solly” . . . placid and serene . . . seems to have spent years at Weaver listening to the radio. . . enjoyed his stretch” . . . the business world bec¬ kons . . . good luck in the cruel world!” £ ' -s, ' 1 nr U £ SHIRLEY BENDER Shirl” ... a splendid leader sur¬ rounded by faithful followers . . . dynamic personality with unlimited mourns for a thirty- still finds time for capability hour day! play! Girls’ League (Treasurer); Portal Board; Clubs: Biology (President), C.H.L.S. (President), French, Glee, Leaders; Committees: Goodwill For¬ mal, Jr. Faculty Tea; Choir; Girls’ Sports; Honor Society (President). BARBARA BENNETT Babs” ... a sweet smile ... a pretty face . . . famed for those wide eyes . . . popular with the males . . . plans to be a teacher—and won’t her pupils be lucky! Clubs: Camera, C.H.L.S.; Girls’ League; Lookout Business Board. HYLA BECKER Becky” . . . wonderful disposition . . . gifted with the needle and thread . . . remembrances of Weaver happy sans themes!” . .. never a lazy moment . . . good athlete, especially in bowling . . . deserves the best. Clubs: Biology, Spanish; Girls’ League; Girls’ Sports. • ■� m- ' ■ ' y N- • : MARTHA BENSON Marty” . . . cute blonde . . . quiet, but oh, that smile! . . . athletics and how! . . . enjoyed long walk to school each morning . . . never in a hurry . . . had a swell time at Weaver!” Girls’ League. ’ v ‘- JOAN BEDFORD Joanie” . . . cute kid with a flashy smile . . . twinkling eyes, creamy complexion . . . fun and fancy free . . . always perfectly groomed ... will miss Weaver—not homework! Choir; Record Club; Cheerleader; Girls’ League; Girls’ Sports. 4 0 ALBERT BERGERON Al” . . . very cute and very mis¬ chievous . . . genuine outdoors man . . . noted for those dimples . . . Navy career ahead . . . has taken in the hearts of many fair femmes with his handsome ways. CONSTANCE BELLE Connie” . . . friendly hi” for everyone . . . pals galore . . . always ready with a camera . . . rare sense of humor . . . ardent football fan . . . a true Weaverite. Camera Club; Girls’ League. V J MARVIN BERKOWITZ Marv” . .. quiet in mood and manner . . . doesn’t get excited or ever lose temper . . . conscientious at all times . . . lots of luck to a future electrical engineer. Teams: Track, Cross-Country; Clubs: Biology, Boys’. t LEONARD BERMAN Lenny” ... a rugged, dependable guy . . . eye for the fair sex and vice versa . . . expert on boats and food . . . a smiling, unselfish friend to all . . . bubbling personality . . . one of the boys.” Football Team; Boy’s Club. RHODA BERMAN Rho” . . . talented individual . . . ever hear those keyboard trills? . . . has marks (or it is males?) on the brain . . . good collection of jokes . . . popular with femmes and fel¬ lows ... a swell kid.” Clubs: French, F.P.A., Record; Girls’ League; Honor Society; ..Lookout Business and Circulation Board; Jr. Prom Committee. JUNE BLOCK June . . . not even tests got her down! . . . lives from one summer to another ... a fond believer in Ocean Beach . . . the smiling artist. Girls’ League. DANIEL BLUME Danny ... a smiling, friendly jokester . . . noted for his contagious laugh and scintillating wit ... a swell guy on and off the football field! . . . sparkling personality . . . the life of the crowd. Teams: Football, Track; Clubs: Boys’ Biology; Testator. RALPH BOHM Constant smile . . . there’s humor in everything . . . hot man with the licorice stick” . . . ardent sports enthusiast .. . some day hopes to blow up the chem Lab! . . . will attend U. Conn. Clubs: Biology, Boys’, Spanish. ,v % x I ALFRED BONAZELLI Fred” . . . quiet, but energetic . . . definitely the outdoor type . . . swim¬ ming, hunting, and fishing comprise hobbies . . . one of the gang” . . . plans apprentice engineering and Navy. ARTHUR BOWMAN “Art” . . . Jasper’s desk—the first stop every morning! ... a very good- looking guy . . . has discovered that the gals go mad” about music . . . really a mean” man at the piano. Clubs: Boys’, Glee. MICHAEL BRANDRISS Mike” . . . that friend-winning grin . . . good dancer . . . long chain of female admirers . . . whiz with the basketball... never let a dull moment live . . . future Dr. Kildare . . . thought Weaver very interesting!” Teams: Basketball, Tennis; Portal Board; Boys’ Club. MARY BROADANX Genial personality, coupled with eagerness to talk make Broad” a pleasing companion . . . enjoys music in any form . . . surprises herself with devotion to Weaver (and teachers?) . . . future nurse. Girls’ League; Chess Club. SIEGBERT BROCKMAN Bert” . . . always ready with a grin ... a born fix-it” man . . . had trouble with those 8:30 bells and little blue slips . . . ardent sports fan. Boys’ Club; Intramural Sports. ««rr: JOSEPH BRONSTEIN Red” ... six feet of man . . . good-natured and well liked ... at home on the trackfield . . . makes with the music . . . plans to go to college. Clubs: Boys’, Glee; Choir; Track Team. ELLIOTT BROWN Peewee” . . . quiet and efficient . . . widely active . . . music retains his interest . . . subtle sense of humor . . . extensive vocabulary put to good use ... as smart as they make ’em . . . headed for law school. Boys’ Club; Band (President); Honor Society (Vice-President); Lookout Business Board and Editorial Staff; Orchestra. RUBIN BUDKOFSKY Rub” . . . quiet fellow, but a terror on the gridiron . . . never in a hurry, but always on the job ... a boy who will go places in professional athletics. BERTRAND CAIN Bert” . . . everyone’s idea of a real buddy” . . . smile for all, including the teachers! . . . disposition yet to be duplicated . . . always the center in conversations . . . our boy! Clubs: Boys’, Leaders; Teams: Base¬ ball, Football. DOROTHY CALABRO Dot” . . . sweet, sincere, always smiling . . . likeable gal with many friends . . . always ready with a good word for all . . . interested in sports . . . very capable . . . plans nursing career. Clubs: Glee, Leaders; Choir; Girls’ League; Girls’ Sports; Jr. Prom Com¬ mittee. JEAN CALLAHAN Jeanie” . . . that prissy little missy of the light brown hair! . . . dancing blue eyes . . . sharp of wit . . . charm¬ ing in more ways than one. . . . prom¬ ising future ahead. Clubs: Biology (Secretary), French, Leaders; Girls’ League; Nominating Committee; Portal Board; Honor Society (Secretary)-; Prophetess. ROBERT CALLAHAN Bob” . . . walking Irish dream . . . well liked by all . . . object of many a girl’s affections . . . novelty tap dan¬ cer, but so can he fox-trot! ... be seeing you on the stage, Bob.” Boys’ Club; Football Team. ROSE CANGELOSI Here’s to a gal as sweet as Candy” . . . loads of fun . . . loves to roller skate and dance . . . future private secretary and housewife . . . best of everything! Girls’ League. GELENE CAPEWELL Jean” . . . happy-go-lucky girl . . . seen smiling in rain or shine . . . likes to keep up-to-date on all the latest . . . very pleasant blonde to know . . . finds dancing and Pete” her special interests . . . thought Weaver swell!” Girls’ League. JAMES CARABILLO Jim” . . . amiable and always smiling ... stalwart tackle of Weaver’s Green Wave . . . regular fella” and popular with all . . . takes to maths and sciences . . . plays boogie” with the expert touch. Clubs: Biology, Boys’ (President), German; Teams: Football, Track; Jr. Prom Committee (Chairman); Por¬ tal Business Board; Nominating Committee. LOUIS CARDELLO Babe” . . . true to the name . . . very pleasing on the feminine eyes . . . real gone guy” . . . popular with everyone . . . sharpie . . . beats a mean drum . . . future musician. Art-Crafts Club; Band; Basketball Team. AMERICO CARDONE Rico” . . . big and rugged . . . Weaver’s Richard Widmark . . . plenty of school spirit . . . good man to have on your side . . . capable in any situation . . . well suited to con¬ tinue art work. Boys’ Club. WILLIAM CARLOTTI Bill” . . . the strong, silent type . . . identified by that Bronx accent . . . loads of friends ... a marvellous dancer . . . sports, a favorite topic of conversation . . . immediate future will be spent at college. Boys’ Club. RICHARD CASHMAN Dick” . . . one of Weaver’s well known pranksters . . . blonde, butch haircut . . . cause of many a feminine sigh! . . . sense of humor extraordin¬ aire . . . sports fan and coin collector . . . found Weaver happy but rug¬ ged!” Basketball Squad; Jr. Prom Commit¬ tee; Clubs: Leaders, Boys’. ISABELLE CECERE Izzy” . . . possesses fine qualities of leadership . . . friendly to everyone . . . excels in all girls’ sports . . . col¬ lects records . . . camera bug . . . loyal supporter of all Weaver activities. Clubs: Business (Vice-President and Treasurer), Leaders (President); Girls’ League; Honor Society; Look¬ out Typist; Girls’ Sports; Portal Typ¬ ist; Committees: Jr. Prom and Good¬ will; Treasurer. m - NICHOLAS CECERE Nick” . . . unbounded sense of humor . . . carefree disposition . . . lover of sports . . . possesses an Atlas physique . . . leads busy life . . . enjoyed Weaver . . . future?—Where do we go from here? Clubs: Boys’, Leaders (President). PHILOMENA CELELLI Susie” . . . bright new addition straight from New York . . . quiet and unassuming, but what’s behind those laughing eyes? . . . cameo com¬ plexion . . . should make an admirable receptionist. Girls’ League. ELIZABETH CHAPPELL Betty” . . . quiet yet never too quiet! . . . easy to get along with . . . interested in all sports . . . plan? for future still in the making . . . really enjoyed years at Weaver! Girls ' League. AMELIA CHIAPPUTO A Honey” of a girl ... a cute little trick with a personality to match . . . a ready smile for everyone . . . made many friends . . . future is as yet undecided. Clubs: Business, C.H.L.S.; Lookout Typist; Lookout Circulation Board; Girls’ League. ANN CHIASCIONE Anna” . . . full of life and fun . . . always seen laughing, usually with Joan” . . . likes records and sports . . . one of football’s most loyal supporters . .. plans work after gradu¬ ation! Girls’ League. EUDACE CHORCHES Eudy” . . . eye-catching morsel with unpretentious air . . . smooth, sophisticated, social-minded . . . entire¬ ly capable when in the mood . . . enviable collection of clothes ... a swing and sway—always gay! Girls’ League. DOROTHY CLARK Dot’’ ... a whiz at sports . . . quiet and conscientious . . . girls, here’s your future beautician! . . . plans work, then trade school . . . will miss Weaver. Girls’ League. RICHARD CHRISTENSEN Chris” . . . pleasing smile . . . usually seen but never heard! . . . likes to sketch and draw . . . the dreamer . . . future plans uncertain . . . hates to leave Weaver! Boys’ Club. ALFRED CICERO Cicero” . . . reserved . . . often seen reviewing” homework he never viewed! . . . squeezes a smile in some¬ times! . . . found senior English diffi¬ cult . . . also had trouble in other affairs!” . . . future plans indefinite. Boys’ Club; Intramural Sports. BERNICE CIERI Bunny” ... 3 cheers for the leader . . . loyal sports fan . . . always full of fun and enthusiasm . . . popular with both sexes . . . lovely long black hair . . . a perfect dancer . . . bound for U. Conn. Cheerleader (Captain); Girls’ League; Girls’ Sports. BARBARA CLARK Babs” . . . quiet, well-mannered, friendly personality . . . short and cute . . . unusual ability for leader¬ ship . . . collects Bop” records . . . bubbling over with enthusiasm . . . headed for nursing school. Clubs: Biology, Record, Leaders; Girls’ League. MORRIS CLOUD Moe” ... a really great sport . . . possesses a strong constitution . . . serious thinker and careful believer . . . a true admirer of good times . . . plans to attend Julius Hartt School of Music. Boys’ Club; Band; Orchestra. EUDIEN CLYMER Eudien . . . always smiling . . . extremely cheerful disposition . . . never a dull moment . . . king of the mats . . . well liked by classmates . . . can’t wait to leave! . . . college bound. Clubs: Boys’, Leaders. LEON COHEN Lee” ... a male with a scheme and a gleam . . . tall, dark, and good- looking . . . Are those sideburns?” . . . liked lighter side of school best! . . . an eye for the femmes . . . plans college. German Club. NATHAN COHEN Natie” . . . shark at science . . . always ready to help anybody . . . well liked and fine company . . . likes his sports, but leans to photography . . . plans medical school! Clubs: Biology (Vice-President), Boys’, Record, Spanish (Vice-Presi¬ dent); Jr. Usher; Portal Business Board; Intramural Sports; Honor Society. MARION COLANGELO Engaging personality . . . makes friends easily . . . loves to dance and collect records . . . romantically in¬ clined! . . . will enter the business world . . . years at Weaver her most enjoyable!” Girls’ League; Record Club. SAVERINO COLAVECCHIO Subby” . . . greased lightning on the gridiron . genial personality . . . one of the boys . . . has a way with the women! . . . lover of sports . . . great school” . . . Uncle Sam beckons. Football Team; Boys’ Club. GORDON COLEMAN Gord . . . competent student . . . quiet but pleasing personality . . . enjoys an occasional heated debate on almost any subject. . . has small liking for writing and a big weakness in spelling! Clubs: Biology, Boys’, Chess, Physics; Intramural Sports. GEORGEANNA COLES Go . . . very nice to know . . . always ready to help a friend . . . music and singing—top interests . . . ambition: to work in office of a big company. Girls’ League. $ ANTHONY CORONA Tony” . . . short but sure driver . . . makes cars his specialty . . . likes to be with a crowd, especially sports fans . . . laughing his natural pro¬ perty! ... a true admirer of the opposite sex . . . future auto mechanic. Clubs: Boys’, Leaders. CLARENCE COUNTRYMAN Clank” ... a real personality kid . . . friend to one and all . . . always on the go . . . nice smile . . . electrical engineering his goal . . . best of every¬ thing! French Club; Jr. T. B. Board (Presi¬ dent); Portal Board; Honor Society. ROYAL COWLES Roy” . . . happy lad with a twinkle in his eye . . . infectious chuckle . . . sports enthusiast, especially for those Red Sox! . . . good friend, with many of them himself . . . U. S. Army, here he comes! Boys’ Club. GAY CRAMER A Gay” guy . . . always ready with a joke . . . life of the crowd . . . plans college in the future . . . enjoys sports and record collecting . .. known by everyone . . . best of luck, Icky!” MARVIN CREMER Marv” . . . that twinkle in his eye means a rank” up his sleeve . . . usually seen admiring the baritone horn . . . musically inclined . . . future prescription man. Band; Clubs: Biology, Boys’. HENRY CROUCH Hank” . . . known for that wide grin . . . wonderful disposition . . . admired by both sexes . . . oh, those broad shoulders! . . . Southern drawl . : . aims to study horticulture . . . best o’ luck. Clubs: Boys’, Leaders; Teams: Bas¬ ketball, Football; Intramural Sports; Portal Business Board; Marshall. MONA CUSHING M for merry ... O for Oh what a gal! . . . N for awfully nice, A for always as you like her . . . pretty and vivacious . . . ambitions include work¬ ing in an office. Girls’ League. CATHERINE D’ADDEO Cat” . . . all-around good kid . . . ambition—to study law and land a job in the Supreme Court! . . . ready and willing worker . . . true sports fan . . . clever and considerate . . . another enemy of those swinging doors! Clubs: Chess, Spanish, C.H.L.S.; Girls’ League. FRANK DANELLO Just plain Frank . . . life of the party . . . fun and friendly . . . very good-looking young fellow . . . strong, athletic type . . . strictly a lady’s man . . . that’s our Frank! Leaders Corps. BERNARD DANSKY Bernie” .. . never without a new joke . . . swell personality . . . the envy of many a bowler . . . made lasting friendships at Weaver . . . plans business after graduation. Commercial Club. CHARLES DARBY Charlie’’ . . .. always an ear out for latest tunes . . . eye out for prettiest girls . . . many good friends . . . really liked Weaver . . . oh! to be a sopho¬ more again? . . . future in office work. Boys ' Club. ROBERT DARLING Bob ... a He-man” . . . friendly grin that’s sure to triumph over any obstacle . . . hard worker, follows through . . . ambitious, ath¬ letic, altruistic . . . liked by all . . . great J.A.Y. in the morning! Clubs: Boys’, Commercial (Trea¬ surer). JEAN DAVIS Sue” . . . gay, devil-may-care air . . . liked school but oh, the home¬ work! . . . made loads of good friends at Weaver . . . plans to enter business college . . . here’s luck to you! Girls’ League. ANN DeANGELIS Annie” ... a gal with charms galore . . . personality plus! . . . fond of collecting photographs and having fun . . . medical secretarial career her ambition . . . thought years at Weaver wonderful. Business Club; Girls’ League. DONALD DeFEMIA Don” . . . easy-going with not a care in the world . . . enjoys his own jokes best . . . had phobia for demerits! . . . future figure in base¬ ball’s Hall of Fame.” JOSEPH D’ELIA Joe” ... a grand buy with a genu¬ ine grin . .. big eyes combined with amiable personality . . . expert on the pigskin sport” ... an Army man in the making . . . good luck, Joe!” Boys’ Club. vvv BARTHOLOMEW DelMASTRO Ben” . . . quiet and unassuming . . . an asset on the diamond and bas¬ ketball floor . . . not so shy as he seems with the fairer sex! . . . great future in radio. Clubs: Boys’, Leaders; Intramural Sports; Baseball Team. UMBERTO DelMASTRO Hum” ... a Weaver celebrity . . . known and admired by all . . . brains, athletic ability . . . capable but modest . . . major interest—sports; minor interest—women! . . . one of the best all-around athletes. Teams: Baseball, Basketball (Cap¬ tain), Football (Captain); Boys’ Club; A.A. (President). VIRGINIA DeMAIO Ginny” ... as pretty as they come . . . whiz at stenography . . . lover of dancing . . . always ready with some harmony ... secretarial possibilities in mind . . . best of luck, Ginny.” Business Club; Girls’ League; Honor Society. EDWARD DeMINO Ed” . . . a regular guy . . . quiet yet friendly to all . . . well liked by everyone . . . lots of spirit . . . neat sense of humor . . . good-looking to boot! Teams: Baseball (Captain), Bas¬ ketball, Football; Boys’ Club. WILLIAM DERBY Derb” . . . baby-faced Bill” . . . Mr. Crowell’s pet? . .. very neat dres¬ ser and looks the same . . . happy-go- lucky in everything . . . enjoys sports as hobby. louis Desantis Louie” . . . the worrier of Weaver . . . broad grin denotes amiable per¬ sonality . . . loves to contribute his two-cents” worth in class and out . . . good man on the mats . . . yearned for joyous sophomore days! Clubs: Camera, Leaders; Cross-Coun¬ try Squad; Intramural Sports. DOROTHY DICKENSON Dottie” . . . sparkling eyes . . . vivacious and flirtatious . . . enjoys life, love, and laughter . . . one of the crowd . . . petite, pert, pretty . . . should make a swell secretary . . . what a smile, what a gal! Girls’ League. ALFRED DiFAZIO Fred” . . . class joker . . . born to laugh . . . regular guy . . . tall and good-looking . . . appealing to both sexes . . . really enjoys his music and sports . . . comment on Weaver— swell!” HELEN DiNOTO Helen . . . pretty and popular . . . everybody’s friend . . . warm smile . . . very musically inclined—possibly another Dinah Shore! . . . includes dancing and swimming with her musical abilities. Business Club; Girls’ League. JOSEPH DONATO Joe” ... a newcomer who made friends fast . . . pleasant smile for everyone . . . hot man on the guitar . . . will never get lost in a crowd . . . future music arranger for a name” band. Boys’ Club. ISOLDE DROEMER Our gal Sunday” . . . artistically inclined . . . sincere, swell, and always smiling ... a marvelous disposition with a personality to match ... a success in anything she does .. . future art teacher. Art-Crafts Club (President); Girls’ League; Honor Society; Laurel Girls’ State; Lookout Art Editor; Nominat¬ ing Committee; Portal Board; D.A.R. Citizenship Award; Essayist. VIRGINIA DRUDE Vickie” ... a confident kid . . . magnetic singing voice . . . eye out for the males . . . has a way with teachers . . . remarkable memory . . . truly a good kid.” Girls’ League. ALEXANDER DRYBURGH Red” . . . wise guy! . . . can take and give a joke . . . able to get almost anything he wants—even demerits! . . . enjoyed those days at Weaver . . . Marines or Navy best bet for future. Intramural Sports. WILLIAM DUBINSKY Bill” ... a swell fellow . . . confi¬ dent and carefree ... always piping up with a corny” joke . . . has a way with the teachers ... a splendid addi¬ tion to any group . . . college ahead. Boys’ Club; Football Team. MARTIN DULLY Slim” . . . tall, dark, and hand¬ some . . . the girls’ dream come true . . . good basketball player . . . friendly smile for everyone . . . headed for career as Army officer. Clubs : Boys’, Chess; Basketball Squad. WILLIAM DUNN Bill” . . . popular with the fairer sex . . . always ready with a helping hand . . . bulldog on the gridiron . . . introduced humor into every class . . . future Navy man—ahoy there, Admiral! HENDERSON DUVAL Hendy” . . . will argue his point . . . enjoys swaggering through the corridors—or anywhere! . . . pleasant to talk to and hard to beat . . . female conscious but not taken! . . . plans to enter engineering school. Leaders Corps; Teams: Cross-Country, Track. BARBARA EAGEN Bobbie” . . . dainty little girl with nothing lacking . . . pleasing to look at, pleasant to know . . . speaks when spoken to, then carries off con¬ versation . . . enjoyed years at Weaver . . . future secretary. Girls’ League. KATHERINE ECONOMOU Katy” . . . small, vivacious, pretty . . . dreamy figure . . . very expressive in conversation . . . recognized for splendid singing ability . . . the orig¬ inal personality kid . . . good in any crowd . . . school spirit supreme. Choirs: Inter-High, Weaver; Girls’ League; Clubs: Glee, Leaders. ALLAN ELLENBERG Al” . . . alert and ready for all . . . fine sense of humor . . . popular with the females and vice versa . . . handy at mechanics and with tools . . . best of luck to everybody’s pal! Clubs: Boys’, Commercial; Intramural Sports. SALLY ELLINGWOOD Sal” . . . soft-spoken and dreamy- eyed . . . enhancing smile . . . very attractive, particularly to Yale men! . . . popular with both sexes . . . high aspirations ... a real all-around girl. Choir; Clubs: Business, Glee; Girls’ League; Girls’ Sports. DAVID ELOVITZ Dave” . . . ace at mechanics and test tubes . . . but Dave and Fran” go on and on forever . . . busy man about the school . . . but, Mr. Car¬ rier!” . . . loads of friends. Clubs: Boys’, F.P.A., Physics; Jr. Usher; Projection Squad. SHERWOOD EPSTEIN Shy” . . nicknames can lie! . . . friendly and helpful towards all . . . sports-minded as well as school- minded . . . good at both . . . next step is college . . . good luck there, Shy.” Clubs: Boys’, Biology, Camera. THEODORE EPSTEIN Ted” . . . dynamic personality . . . How to Win Friends and Influence People” . . . never a laughless moment . . . jives by night . . . lives to be happy and to play baseball! Clubs: Boys’, Spanish; Lookout Edi¬ torial Board. JOHN FARRELL Johnnie” ... a very bright person¬ ality . . . likes to take pictures—of other people, that is! . . . who’s that special interest? Katie! . . . plans to be a certified public accountant . . . good luck, Johnnie.” ANNA FAZIO Annie” . . . popular with all . . . wonderful disposition ... a very beautiful singing voice . . . always ready with a helping hand ... a suc¬ cessful future predicted. Choirs: Inter-High, Weaver; Clubs: Business, Art-Crafts, Glee; Girls’ League. CARL FERRARO Just plain Carl . . . fellow with a wide grin for all . . . loves to talk . . . fond of cars and shooting (arrows?) . . . really enjoyed Weaver except for a few instances! . . . future draftsman. Boys’ Club. DAVID FINEBERG Dave” . . . tall, dark-haired, good- looking . . . vivid blue eyes . . . dili¬ gent worker . . . capable of responsi¬ bility . . . always ready with a smile . . . will be successful at anything. Clubs: Boys’, F.P.A., French, Glee; Choirs: All-State, Inter-High, Wea¬ ver; Honor Society; Intramural Sports; Jr. Prom Committee; Jr. Usher; Lookout Managing Editor; Quill and scroll. JAMES FLAHERTY Jim” . . . quiet and reserved— in school . . . interested in photog¬ raphy and sports . . . will always remember the senior math class . . . headed for college . . . best of luck! Clubs: Boys’, Spanish; Intramural Sports. JOHN FLANAGAN Flannel” . . . carefree and unas¬ suming . . . quaint sense of humor . . . very frank fellow . . . well known coin collector . . . future undecided . . . Green Years” were blue years” for John! (Not really!) Boys’ Club. HARRIET FLANGERS Jean” . . . enjoys the more serious things of life—painting and philos¬ ophy . . . makes most of her own clothes and with a skillful hand . . . always ready to volunteer for any¬ thing worthwhile. Girls’ League; Chess Club. CHARLENE FLEENOR Charlie” . . . sweet as they make ’em . . . pleasant disposition . . . vivid personality . . . motorcycle enthusiast ... all out for adventure . . . plans either business or music school. Choir; Clubs: Biology, Glee, Leaders; Girls’ League. . ARTHER FLEISCHER Art” . . . Weaver’s little big man . . . always ready with a helping hand and a corny” joke . . . Weaver’s loss will be Yale’s gain. Clubs: Boys’, French, Physics (Vice- President); Lookout Editor-in-Chief; Jr. Usher; Jr. Prom Committee; Quill Scroll; Honor Society; Intramural Sports. MADLYN FONTANA Mad” . . . not really! . . . vivacious and full of fun . . . neat dresser . . . usually seen almost everywhere! . . . bright, brown eyes . . . loved Weaver . . . marriage seen ahead. Choir; Girls’ League; Glee Club. LUCILLE FORAND Lou” ... a girl with many friends . . . that someone special, Al!” . . . a swell sense of humor and a good sport . . . noted for that contagious giggle. Clubs: Biology, Business; Choir; Girls’ League. JOSEPH FOURNIER Fuzzy” . . . quiet and reserved . . . popular among his friends . . . noted for his bowling ability . . . will serve in Uncle Sam’s Navy and then con¬ tinue his schooling .. . had a wonder¬ ful time.” GLADYS FOX Peach” . . . true to her nickname . . . full of life and laughter . . . brightens everything around her . . . able to dance all cares away for one and all. Choir; Girls’ League. CARNELL FREEMAN Red” . . . enjoys an occasional vacation with pay! . . . tall narrow figure but well rounded sense of humor . . . homework: his favorite discussion ... a sport in every way . . . plans for future not decided. Intramural Sports. EUNICE FRICK Eun” . . . versatile young lady . . . dependable . . . musically inclined— especially on cornet . . . seen at foot¬ ball games, playing in band . . . sur¬ rounded by friends . . . future leads to marriage! Glee Club; Choir; Orchestra; Bands: All-New England, Weaver; Girls’ League. MARVIN FRIEDMAN Dad” . . . good-natured guy . . . great follower of sports . . . authority on the facts and figures of baseball . . . had a grand time . . . future chef in the making! Intramural Sports; Track (Manager). ! CLARENCE FRIERY Corkey” . . . dream boy of many a feminine heart . . . speedy and alert . . . frank and ambitious . . . has given the faculty more than one headache . . . will always go along with everything . . . hot” speaker. Teams: Baseball, Basketball, Cross- Country, Track; Intramural Sports, Spanish Club. BARBARA GERROL Bobbie” . . . chic addition to the senior class . . . gained the title of the football lass” ... popular, peppy, cute, and keen . . . this Weaverite keeps her eye on Donny” and the football team! Business Club; Girls’ League. MERNA GALENA Micky” ... the people’s voice” . . . sweet, swell, sincere . . . always a tale to tell . . . noted for those torchy Weaver Night performances . . . prom-trotter . . . ardent band booster ... an all-around gal. Clubs: Biology, Glee, Leaders, Span¬ ish (Secretary); Girls’ League; Band; Choir. NAOMI GERSHMAN Nicky” . . . bubbling with energy and zest ... a friend to all . . . how she does love to dance! . . . has an eye on the opposite sex and vice versa . . . secretarial aspiration in future. Business Club; Girls’ League. RONALD GALIN Ronnie” ... the devil’s little helper! . . . bombastic and always on the go . . . popular with both sexes . . . extremely good-natured . . . ambition—to study law ... the de-‘ fense rests! Choir; Glee Club; Intramural Sports; Track; Portal Business Board. ■ STUART GLADSTONE Hirsh” ... a quiet, friendly fellow . . . good-looking and always grin¬ ning . . . object of many a girl’s affec¬ tions . . . Stewie” ... a real friend . . . quite the lady’s man! . . . headed for the Armed Forces . . . good luck! Boys’ Club. • I I ROBERT GARSTKA Bob” . . . tall, quiet, good-natured . . . well liked by his friends, who are many ... neat dresser . . . loyal Weaver sportsman . . . plans to con¬ tinue schooling. Intramural Sports. l iyfHI NORTON GLASS Nort” ... a great personality . . . keen sense of humor . . . lots of spirit . . . pleasing smile won many friends . . . powerful singing voice . . . certain to become a somebody!” Clubs: Boys’, Glee; Choirs: All-State, Inter-High, Weaver; Nominating Committee; Lookout Editorial Board; Bands: All-State, Weaver; Chairman Reception Committee. CHARLES GASKI Frenchie” . . . easy-going, smooth but rugged ... a friendly companion, good to have around . . . has that proverbial Frenchman’s eye for Les femmes” . . . plans for future include business college. Boys’ Club. CHARLES GOETZ Chuck” . .. tall, blond, and wanted —by girls! . . . quiet, always a gentle¬ man, but efficient . . . sparkling sense of humor . . . good musician . . . flare for science . . . found Weaver frightful but delightful.” Clubs: Boys’, Spanish (President); Honor Society; Jr. Usher; Band. « — v y V ' V ' X MORTON GOLD Speed” . . . 8:29 and Kid Ambi¬ tion” ambles into ho meroom . . . takes everything in a leisurely style . . . football—his sport . . . can be found watching the team’s” display of strength. Boys’ Club. PHYLLIS GOLDEN Phil” . . . quiet and sincere . . . friendly as they come . . . well liked by all her friends . . . loves sports . . . naturally curly locks . . . pet passion —music .. . never far from Mary. Girls’ League. BARBARA GOLDFARB Bobbie” ... a flashy girl with rich brown hair . . . sparkling brown eyes . . . eager equestrienne ... a childlike air . . . enjoyed Weaver . . . disliked homework . . . future in busi¬ ness. Arts-Crafts Club; Girls’ League. ZELDA GOLDFARB Zel” . . . the pep”—per and salt of the business board . . . will try anything once! . . . sharp dresser, personali ty to match . . . never a care (or a book) . . . truly a slick chick.” Clubs: Camera, F.P.A., Record; Com¬ mittees: Goodwill Formal, Sopho¬ more Hop; Lookout Business Man¬ ager; Girls’ Sports; Girls’ League; Choir. SANDRA GORDON Sandy” . . . long eyelashes reveal affairs of the heart! . . . industrious, and how! . . . usually seen laughing or talking ... a good word for one and all . . . bound for success. Clubs: Biology, C.H.L.S., F.P.A., Record; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Portal Board. WILLIAM GOSS Big Bill” . . . tall, tough, terrific . . . noted for long strides and friendly smile . . . attracted by opposite sex, namely, (guess who?) . . . swell sport with a tender heart . . . best of luck! Choir; Glee Club; Teams: Cross- Country, Track. DONALD GOSSE Don” ... a real he-man . . . popular guy with both sexes . . . easy to get along with . . . has an eye for the women . . . possesses a heart of gold ... here’s to the future mechanic! Clubs: Art-Crafts, Boys’; Teams: Football, Baseball. MARION GREENWALD Mickie” . . . classy little chassis that loves to dance . . . bubbling over with school spirit and baby talk . . . enjoyed the social whirl . . . her future motto? — kill ’em or cure ’em!” Camera Club; Girls’ League; Lookout Business and Circulation Board. NANCY GRIMALDI Nan” . . . noted for that ever¬ present twinkle in her eyes . . . happy- go-lucky ... a figure worth noticing . . . beautiful hair . . . smooth dancer . . . strictly a perfect gal. Camera Club; Girls’ League. PETE GRIMALDI Pete” . . . well liked by his many friends for his happy-go-lucky ways . . . was usually heard in the lunch¬ room ... 5 o’clock shadow club . . . future uncertain . . . may start a busi¬ ness of his own! VERNA GRUBER Veggie” ... a sharp-eyed miss . . . always concerned with something more important than school work! . . . favorite with the opposite sex . . . insists that every minute of W.H.S. like Heaven! Clubs: Glee, Business; Choir; Girls ' League. EDNA GUBERMAN Ettie” . . . tall gal with the knack of wearing clothes . . . shy until the girls come along . . . likes dancing and almost everyone . . . plans to be a medical secretary. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Business; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Lookout Typ¬ ist; Jr. Prom Committee. HOPE HALEY Hope . . . noted especially for her beautiful voice . . . numerous other talents ... a radiant smile and shining eyes . . . never had time for a dull moment . . . known and liked by all. Band; Choirs: All-New England, Inter-High, All-State, Weaver; Girls’ League; Glee Club; Lookout Editorial Board; Orchestra; Historian. ROSALIND HARDRICK Ros” . . . pretty and peite . . . sparkling eyes and Ipana smile” . . . a wonderful athlete . . . ambitious in school and out . . . extremely good- natured . . . future success assured! Girls’ League. ROBERTA HASKELL Berty” . . . cute as a button . . . better half of Burt” .. . little, lovable, and laughable . . . neat dresser . . . always ready for fun . .. everybody’s buddy . . . future housewife. (?) Girls’. League. PEGGY HAUK Red” . . . tall, slim . . . flaming red hair ... Southern belle . .. willing and cooperative . . . sports-minded . . . plans to be a dental hygienist . . . Weaver will miss you, Peggy. Clubs: Biology (Treasurer), Leaders; Girls’ League. WILLIAM HAYES Bill” . . . the strummer of the bass violin . . . cheerful disposition . . . has one eye on his music; the other on les femmes” . . . loyal member of the stay-away-from-home- work” club. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Boys’, Physics, Leaders; Intramural Sports. SEYMOUR HELLER Quiet and reserved manner . . . quite the gentleman ... an ardent fisherman . . . interested in his bas¬ ketball and baseball . . . enjoyed his three years at Weaver. EDWIN HELLYAR Ed” . . . one of the boys . . . en¬ joyed collecting those blue slips! . . . one eye on the gals; the other ort baseball . . . comment on Weaver— The teachers were very good between ciphers!” Boys’ Club. JOAN HEMINGWAY Joanie . . . with the green eyes . . . good things come in small pack¬ ages . . . famous for her giggle . . . always seen at basketball games . . . good luck in future housekeeping! Girls’ League; Girls’ Sports. EVERETT HERDEN Ev” . . . good-looking guy ... an expert camper . . . possesses a gift of gab ... a nice build . . . neat sense of humor . . . lady’s man . . . best of luck in college! Biology Club; Intramural Sports. MARGARET HERO Maggie” . . . tall, slim female . . . true Weaverite . . . pleasing to look at . . . quiet, but has her moments! . . . really enjoyed Weaver as Weaver did her! Girls’ League. RICHARD HERMAN Dickie” ... a fellow loaded with personality . . . sharp dresser, smooth dancer . . . girls think he’s cute! . . . seems happy-go-lucky but really cares . . . gets around . . . personal friend of everyone. Boys’ Club. AGNES HICKS Ag” . . . beautiful eyes ... re¬ served . . . enjoys dancing to very good music . . . sewing is her favorite . . . plans work after graduation! . . . comment: will miss Weaver!” Girls’ League. ROBERT HICKS Nippy” . . . always ready for fun . . . that slim figure is like a ton of steel ... his fingers just as slick as a seal . . . excitement and adventure will always come his way. Commercial Club; Intramural Sports. ROBERT HOFF Bob” . . . another of the tall, dark, and handsome variety . . . nice grin . . . easy-going . . . enjoyed Weaver, especially the band . . . may be sporting bell-bottomed trousers soon. Commercial Club; Orchestra. MARY HOGAN Mary . . . when Irish eyes are smiling . . . dark-haired, attractive miss . . . cheerful disposition . . . has a way of making people happy . . . one of Weaver’s most loyal sup¬ porters. Business Club; Lookout Typist; Girls’ League; Portal Typist. ROBERT HORNISH Bob” ... a playful fellow with big brown eyes . . . watch out, gals! . . . bashful grin ... a friend in need, a friend indeed . . . truly a good scout.” JUDITH HOROWITZ Judy” . . . noted for her lovely red hair and beautiful voice . . . always ready with a good word and a pleasant laugh . . . plans to study voice at college. Choirs: Inter-High, All-State, All- New England, Weaver; Clubs: Glee, Record; Girls ' League; Honor Society; Lookout Editorial Board; Quill and Scroll. GEORGE HOTKOWSKI Better known as Jeff” ... a gentle¬ man at heart. . . quiet guy . . . enjoys good music . . . comment on Weaver: Hope the Sophs have as good a time as I!” . . . Navy bound. Choir; Clubs: Boys’, Glee. RITA HOWELL Reet” . . . brilliant bombshell . . . possessor of personality, pep, and pulchritude . . . queen of all trades . . . foremost an artist and a musician . . . will be a success in anything she tackles! Clubs: Art-Crafts (Secretary), F.P.A., Glee (Librarian), Leaders; Choir; Band (Secretary); Orchestras: All- State, All-New England, Weaver; Honor Society; Lookout Art Editor; Girls’ League; Portal Board. RUTH HOYE Ruthie” . . . noted for that husky voice . . . personality kid . . . flashing smile, cute profile ... a slick chick on the dance floor . . . loyal sports enthusiast. . . hopes to be a teacher— lucky pupils! Clubs: Art-Crafts, Business, Leaders; Girls’ League; Girls’ Sports. ALAN HURWITZ Al” . . . the little man with the big smile . . . interested in everything . . . always on the move . . . fun to be with . . . plans to take up radio in college . . . energy unlimited! Boys’ Club; Tennis Team. PHYLLIS HYMAN Cute and little . . . sugar and spice and everything nice . . . first heard, then seen . . . plans for the future— a certain handsome fellow!” Choir; Clubs: Glee, Business; Girls’ League. JOSEPH INTERLANDI Joe” . . . big fellow with ability that matches his size ... a good class¬ mate and a real teammate . . . the boy to have on your side on the gridiron, basketball court, or anywhere else. Boys’ Club; Teams: Basketball, Foot¬ ball. RITA JACKOWAY Rit” . . . dark-haired lassie . . . always on the go . . . bound to be a success in chosen field of science . . . even chemistry a snap to this bright miss! Clubs: Biology, Camera (Treasurer), French, Record, C.H.L.S.; Lookout Editorial Board. RONALD JACKSON Little Mike” . . . likes to dress in style . . . very fond of females . . . does homework just for pastime! . . . that occasional pout has become a natural gesture . . . believes in the supernatural very strongly! Boys’ Club; Intramural Sports. ROBERT JACOB Jake” . . . shy guy . . . quiet and reserved until spoken to . . . easy on the feminine ' eyes . . . regular Jake” . . . always willing to give a helping hand when he doesn’t need it himself! Clubs: Boys’, Camera, Leaders; Cross- Country Squad. PHILIP JARVIS Phil” . . . short and reserved type . . . known by his friends for his mischievous ways . . . intends keeping away from schools in the future! . . . had lots of fun down in the shops.” FRANCES JEFFERS Fran” . . . never without a smile . . . placid type . . . can bet she’s a terror with the men! . . . just loved those band rehearsals . . . played a plumber’s nightmare — the French horn! Band; Choir; Girls’ League; Orches¬ tra; Girls’ Sports. JOAN JEFFERS Jeff” ... a neat miss—not a bracelet out of place . . . sincere friend . . . possesses subtle wit . . . plans to work right after school . . . good luck! Business Club; Girls’ League. JOYCE JEFFERSON Joy” . . . interesting features . . . reticent speech will eventually come out—in recitation anyway! . . . de¬ termined . . . mindful of others . . . enjoys singing . . . thought Weaver grand; teachers nice!” Girls’ League. GLORIA JENKINS Glo” . . . swell kid . . . one of the neat” dressers . . . can’t match that willingness to learn . . . keeps many secrets behind that pretty head . . . all aboard for college. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Biology; Girls’ League. HELEN JOHNSON Johnnie” . . . full of pep and school spirit . . . gleaming personality and genial disposition . . . cheery smile won many friends . . . very active in sports . . . will go on to college and certain success. Clubs: Camera, French, Glee; Choir; Girls’ League; Girls’ Sports; Honor Society; Portal Board. SHIRLEY JOHNSON Shirl” . . . sweet kid . . . stream¬ lined ideas . . . quiet and reserved in study . . . joyful and entertaining in play . . . bicycle riding and baseball her favorite sports . . . reads just for a pastime! Business Club; Girls’ League. GERHARD JOSEPH Gertie” . . . serious but smiling . . . intelligent and sincere . . . does his best at whatever he takes on . . . his best is exceptionally good! ... a cooperative spirit and a loyal friend . . . next stop: college. Lookout Editorial Board; Clubs: Boys’, F.P.A. (President); Intramural Sports. THOMAS KAISER Thomas . . . serious—but enjoys a good joke . . . people his special in¬ terest (any person in particular?) . . . rugged in sports; apt in study . . . comment on Weaver: One lovely time!” Clubs: Boys’, Leaders; Track Team. SELMA KAMEN Softee” . . . her clothes—the envy of every Weaver female . . . sharpest pair of gold glasses! . . . scintillating sophisticate . . . always on the go . . . a cheerful greeting for all. Clubs: Biology, Camera, Record; Girls’ League. LOIS KAPLAN Lo” ... a well known figure in the senior class . . . continually on the go . . . always new ideas on tap ... a talented vocalist. Girls’ League; Lookout Circulation Board. HOWARD S. KATZ Katz” . . . tall, blond, handsome . . . considered a catch by the Beave- rettes! . .. usually seen in sharp, black Buick! . . . pride of the band’s trom¬ bone section ... a regular Do”-boy. Band; Clubs: Boys’, Commercial, Record. HOWARD W. KATZ Howie” . . . talL and slim . . . vitality, vigor and vim . . . lots of smiles, great sense of humor . . . helpful . . . swell personality makes him popular with all. Boys’ Club. ROBERT KIDDER Rapid” .. . reserved till you get to know him . . . well liked . . . speed¬ ster supreme . . . ardent sportsman ... swish” with the basket; flash” on the cinders . . . any future sure to be successful. Boys’ Club; Teams: Basketball, Cross- Country (Captain), Track. TOBY KATZALSKY Toby . . . noted for her cute accent and pretty face . . . strictly on the beam . . . enjoys piano playing . . . has college plans . . . can’t help being nice to everyone. Girls’ League. IRENE KEENAN Kenee” . . . everyone’s pal . . . popular for her sense of humor and good nature ... has the makings of a model . . . happy-go-lucky . . . mar¬ riage ahead—lucky fellow! Girls’ League. ADELE KEIZERSTEIN Popularly known as Red,” some¬ times as King!” . . . thrills to music, men, and mystery! . . . bewildered baby-blue eyes! . . . future plans include U.C.L.A. and a trip around the world! Girls’ League; Lookout Circulation Board. KATHLEEN KELLY Kathy” . . . very interested in sports . . . pretty and sweet . . . big blue eyes . . . enjoyed Weaver for its friendly students . . . everyone should want to be Kathy’s” friend. Business Club; Girls’ League. JOAN KLEIMAN Joanie” . . . our little latecomer . . . a quiet yet very clever kid , . . musically inclined . . . plans to become a good housewife ... No school beats Weaver!” Girls’ League. MARK KLEIN Mark . . . big boy” . . . hard worker . . . finds time to chat with young ladies! . . . well rounded per¬ sonality . . . successful with most teachers ... a sportsman’s sport . . . coin collecting his favorite hobby . . . future title: Doctor. Boys’ Club; Intramural Sports. HYMAN KLIEBACK Hy” . . . full of pep, vim, and vigor ... his smile must be contagious . . . the other half of the Hi-Lo” combination . . . just mad” about those demerit slips—collects them! Boys’ Club. ALVIN KOTLER Mouse” . . . lives up to his name . . . catching giggle . . . enjoys swim¬ ming—usually seen in hot water! . . . intelligent conversation earrs him many friends . . . will study electricity. Clubs: Boys’, Commercial (Trea¬ surer); Teams: Cross-Country, Track. DOREEN KRAFT Beautiful, naturally curly, red hair . . . a lover of sports, and a good one herself . . . plans to attend business school . . . enjoyed Weaver—espe¬ cially the crowd! Business Club; Girls’ League. ROSALIE KRAMER Rose” . . . giggles deluxe . . . always smiling . . . quite the joker . . . fun to be with ... an ardent sports fan—all sports . . . cheerful chatter . . . a business-bound gal. Girls’ League. MARVIN KRASNER Kras” ... a carefree attitude but really an industrious worker . . . well liked by his friends . . . interests lie in radio and television servicing . . . especially liked German and math courses. Boys’ Club. LOIS KRAUSS Lo” may be her nickname but most often looking Hy!” . . . pretty little carrottop . . . the gal with a sparkling eye ... in her years at Weaver collected fun, friends, and fame. Girls’ League; Honor Society; Portal Business Board; Nominating Com¬ mittee. AARON LABB Aaron . . . tall, good-looking, re¬ served . . . pleasant manner and nice voice . . . likes fishy” fun . . . flashy trackman . . . good-natured grin . . . enjoys using big words (ecthyologist, maybe?). Boys’ Club; Teams: Cross-Country, Track. ABRAHAM LANDERMAN Abe” . . . feather in Weaver’s cap as evidenced by sterling scholastic record . . . always a gentleman . . . quiet till there’s something worth¬ while to say . . . would have been happier without English classes! Honor Society; Clubs: Boys’, Leaders, Physics; Jr. Usher. HILDA LANDERMAN Landy” . . . beautiful long dark hair and an easy smile . . . hobbies include souvenirs and boys . . . inte¬ rested in decorating and modeling . . . three-minute bells, third lunch, and teachers among happy (?) memories. Girls’ League; Art-Craf ts Club. MARVIN LAPUK Marv” . . . little guy with lots of personality . . . the mary” mathe¬ matician . . . flashy on and off the basketball court . . . one of the boys” . . . lots of luck, Marv.” Boys’ Club; Basketball Squad; Honor Society; Intramural Sports; Jr. Usher; Jr. Prom Committee (Chairman); Portal Business Manager. Dewitt law Dut” . . . tall handsome blond . . . those blue eyes . . . quiet in his own way . . . sharp dresser with definite ideas on style . . . swell friend to both the gals and fellows. Boys’ Club. BEVERLY LEE Slim” . . . never smiles, just laughs . .. homework comes automatically ... enjoys that occasional stroll with (?) . . . dancing queen . . . determined to become something . . . quite a girl, huh, fellas? Girls’ League. High School, the high ideals, the social delights, the love for the tradi¬ tional classics, and the down-to-earth practice makes perfect’’ theories that have made our school and will continue to make it the model of happy living. For one quarter of a century, Weaver has rolled the past, present, and future into one. It has nurtured ambitions and hopes, while at the same time inculcating a love of earnest study, a respect for the classics; it has refreshed mind and body with innumerable frolics and formals while always encouraging student participation and direction; it has advanced the creative originality in the industrial and homemaking arts which will serve immeasurably in the years to come. Weaver High School, in this year of its Silver Jubilee, can be proud of the culture of the classics, both the practical and visionary dreams of the future, and the true spirit of democracy in action” of its daily life. I VALERIAN LENIART Val” . . popular lad . . . has interests in the opposite sex although slightly shy . . . an all-around athlete . . . noted for his ability on the bas¬ ketball court . . . planning for U, Conn. Boys’ Club; Basketball Team; Intra¬ mural Sports. DORA LEON Dor” . . . vivacious and cute . . . full of fun . . . born to dance . . . adored the three-minute dashes between periods! . . . nearly went crazy at third lunch looking for a stool! . . . usually saw double! Girls’ League. FAITH LEVINE Faith . . . beautious bombshell . . . a winning smile . . . noted for those stunning clothes . . . Spanish her favo¬ rite subject ... is it the language or the men in the class? Choir; Glee Club; Girls’ League; Jr. Prom Committee. PAUL LEVINE Chubby” . . . quiet, intelligent, capable, good-natured ... a smile for everyone . . . hot and sweet” on that clarinet ... good friend, pleasant companion . . . future plans include U. Conn. Band; Clubs: Boys’, Spanish; Jr. Usher. RICHARD LEVITSKY Dick” . . . one of Weaver’s brain¬ iest . . . diversified interests ... no slouch with the ladies . . . smile which lights entire face . . . fine friend to all who knew him ... see you at U. Conn, Dick.” Clubs: Spanish (Treasurer), Boys’; Honor Society; Jr. Usher. MARLENE LEVITT Mickie” . . . always friendly and helpful . . . lovely black hair and blue eyes . . . appreciated by fellows and envied by gals . . . seems rather quiet except to her friends. Business Club; Girls’ League. NORMA LEWIS Norma . . . the best of the best” . . . a compact package of beauty and brains . . . absorbing companion, true friend . . . smart dresser . . . well known and well liked . . . savoir- faire” . . . sure to succeed. Choir; Clubs: Glee, Leaders; Girls’ League (President); Honor Society; Lookout Editorial Board. MORRIS LEVY Moe” . . . quizzer . . . would give his shoes to help anyone . . . wants to know why radios tick” . . . depend¬ able . . . that smile should win him a fortune! Clubs: Boys’, Chess, Physics. NIHLA LIBBY Ni” . . . infectious giggle . . . ready to share a joke anytime . . . everybody’s Mom” . . . loyal rooter . . . watch those sparkling eyes! . . . likes the lighter side of life best . . . a wonderful nurse in the making. Clubs: Biology, Spanish; Girls’ League. HARRY LICHTENBAUM Lich” . . . remembered as an effi¬ cient manager . . . has a good word for everybody .. . hobbies include photog¬ raphy and dramatics . . . usually seen in Room 38 . . . another admirer” of them swingin’ doors!” Clubs: Boys’, Camera; Lookout Circu¬ lation Manager. HAROLD LIEBERMAN Hal” ... on the shy side . . . but we wonder (?) ... music—his life . . . spends more time on trumpet than homework ... a buddy” of Mr. Green’s headed for a major symphony orchestra. Clubs: Boys’, Record; Bands: All- New England, Weaver; Orchestra. RICHARD LINDEN Dick” . . . fine physical specimen . . . determined counten ance . . . simply refuses to be hurried . . . powerful, hard-hitting end on the gridiron ... in fact, outstanding in all sports . . . nonchalant, but truly modest . . . Come on, Dick!” Teams: Baseball, Basketball, Football. KATHLEEN LONG Kathy” ... a born leader . . . loaded with good humor . . . some day to brighten a medical secretary’s desk . . . loves to dance . . . favorite pastimes are tennis and records. Clubs: Business, Leaders; Girls’ League. IRMA LUBETKIN Irm” ... a wonderful sense of humor plus a serious side . . . domes¬ tically inclined? . . . many friends, few acquaintances . . . reliable and sincere . . . plans for future—dental technician . . . quite a swell gal. Girls’ League; Record Club. ROSALIE LUNTZ Tiny little miss with big ideas . . . neat one with good eye for clothes . . . sings as sweet as a dove! . . . spent the best years of her life” in Weaver! Choir; Girls’ League; Clubs: Glee, Leaders. SELMA LUTIN Scully” . . . slim and trim . . . very sensible with mature ideas . . . easy on the eyes . . . good-natured . . . popular among her friends . . . years at Weaver were just triple terrific!” Clubs: Art-Crafts, Record; Girls’ League. VICTOR MACRES Vic” . . . ideal combination— athletic and scholastic ability . . . abundance of real friends . . . interest held by math and sciences . . . bright future in chemical engineering. Clubs: Boys’, French, Leaders; Honor Society; Intramural Board; Jr. Usher; Boys’ State; Portal Board; Class Presi¬ dent. GRACE MANCUSO Grade” . . . spry as a kitten . . . always on the go . . . disposition and good nature can’t be matched . . . friend to anyone regardless . . . swell roller skater. Girls’ League; Leaders Corps. ANNA MANDILE Ann” . . . look up lively— thar” she goes! . . . active in everything . . . catchy little miss with a flair for French . . . pep and personality per¬ sonified . . . enjoyed clubs and Look¬ out make-up” sessions . . . sure to succeed. Clubs: Biology, C.H.L.S., French (President); Committees: Goodwill, Nominating; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Lookout Associate Editor; Jr. T.B. Board (Chairman); Testa¬ trix. CARMINE MANGINI Carm” ... as his friends affection¬ ately call him . . . well built and well liked ... a big carefree guy . . . famous as the Turkey Day” fullback! . . . interested in sports and girls! Clubs: Boys’, Leaders; Football Team. V VM JEROME MARCUS Jerry” . . . short guy with a tall personality . . . retnember those long walks to school and that geometry class? . . . usually a smile or a hi” . . . good luck in college. Clubs: Biology, Boys’. JOYCE MARSHMAN Marsh” . . . that bright Pepsodent smile ... a friend to all ... a won¬ derful Weaver supporter—all three years . . . still trying to conquer the baritone horn! and doing a good job of it! Bands: Weaver, All-State; Biology Club; Girls ' League; Honor Society. ELAINE MASELLI Laine” ... a sweet girl with a genuine personality . . . cute and con¬ siderate . . . laughing eyes with a brain too . . . will treasure the many friendships she made at Weaver. Clubs: Biology, Business, Leaders; Girls’ League; Lookout Typist; Honor Society. RICHARD MASELLI Dick” . . . carefree disposition . . . a lot of fun . . . likes almost all sports . . . example of energy unbounded . .. better late than never! . . . plans to take up commercial art. Boys’ Club; Intramural Sports. CATHERINE MATTEIS Kitty” . . . famous leader of kitty and her kittens” ... so fond of those Stan Kenton records . . . quiet in her own manner . . . fun lover . . . future plans with her trio. Business Club; Girls’ League. PATRICIA MAYOCK Pat” ... a swell girl to liven up any party . . . full of fun . . . enjoys skating, dancing, and collecting records . . . plans office work. Girls’ League. JANE McCOOL Janie” ... a morsel of loveliness . . . petite, pert, and particularly attrac¬ tive to Bulkeley boys! ... smile on her lips, song in her heart . . . goal: busi¬ ness school and private secretary. Girls’ League; Leaders Corps. judith McCullough Judy” . . . quiet in school, but the life of the gang, ' elsewhere . . . col¬ lects photos and souvenirs . . . active in school and out . . . sincere friend and all-around sport. Girls’ League; Clubs: Business, Leaders; Lookout Typist; Portal Typist. EUPHEMIA McLEOD Phemie” . . . tall, slim blonde . . . always finds time to say hello . . . a lasting friend . . . appreciates the finer things in life . . . disposition hard to match . . . office work ahead. Choir; Girls’ League. JOHN MCMAHON Jackie” . . . tall and thin . . . baseball addict . . . agile fingers make him a master in the field of art . . . plans artistic career . . . conscientious worker. Choir; Clubs: Boys’, Glee; Intramural Sports; Jr. Prom Committee; Lookout Editorial Board; Historian. HERBERT McNEELY Mac” ... a very good-looking guy . . . strictly a lady’s man ... a neat dresser . . . always ready for a good time ... an all-around fellow . . . future working man! Clubs: Art-Crafts, Boys’. RICHARD McSWEEGAN Richie” or Dickie” . . . noted for that flashy Studebaker! . . . quick on the wit ... an inspired television and radio engineering career ahead of him . . . one of Weaver’s prom sup¬ porters.” RICHARD MELANSON Dick” ... a good-looking blond . . . the smiling Irishman” . . . likes all sports, especially tumbling . . . enjoys golfing . . . attracts the fairer sex . . . school has its good and bad points!” Clubs: Boys’, Leaders; Cross-Country Team. CAROL MERANSKI Car” . . . blond, versatile . . . quick to smile . . . always a rank or a prank ready ... no Beaver;—yet re¬ ceived those A’s and B’s! Clubs: Biology, Business, C.H.L.S.; Girls’ League. MERWIN MERIDY Merv” . . . dark-haired and good- looking . . . terrific guy once he gets going . . . silent member of band brass section . . . W.H.S. wonder¬ ful” . . . but, oh, those summefs at Crescent!” Wmm ... _____ ■ MBL ' JUSTINE MIELE Jussie” . . . never a dull moment with Jussie” . . . loads and loads of fun and friends . . . just bubbling with personality . . . wide sense of humor . . . thought Weaver was fun. Record Club; Girls’ League; Girls’ Sports. ALAN MILLER Al” ... on the quiet side until baseball is mentioned . . . likeable chap . . . interests lie in engineering field . . . considered Weaver, The best high school he ever attended!” Why not? Jr. Usher; Boys’ Club; Intramural Sports. NATALIE MILLER Nat” . . . rather quiet and soft- spoken in class. . . wonderful sense of humor and loves to laugh . . . usually seen with the gang” . . . plans for the future—college. Choir; Girls’ League; Glee Club. PHYLLIS MILLER Phyl” ... a recent arrival from H.P.H.S. . . dancing—her love . . . ardent bowler . .. after Weaver, St. Francis Hospital and nurse’s training . . . all the luck in the world! Girls’ League. MARCIA MILLSTEIN Marcie” . . . great personality . . . always on her toes” . . . possesses a heart of gold . . . hair to match . . . sparkling eyes . . . wished she had 3 more years at Weaver! Clubs: Record, Business, Leaders; Girls’ League. NELSON MILNER B ee-boy” . . . joker but can take it as well as dish it out . . . enjoys occasional debate with the boys . . . found time for homework during lunch! . . . truly a swell guy. taiy ' fV 1 ' v LORRAINE MOSHER Emma” ... a tiny miss with lovely clothes ... a gay and carefre air sur¬ rounds her . . . worries as little as possible about school . . . plans for future—marriage! . . . anyone in mind? Girls’ League. 4m : IEDA MOIDEL Ida” . . . quiet, but quick . . . spent three wonderful years battling the French Horn . . . ever ready with her beautiful voice . . . hopes to make music a career. Band; Choir; Girls’ League; Orches¬ tra. M - y?t ‘.v.. RICHARD MOTOLA Dick” . . . may be short but don’t underrate him . . . always in a gay mood . . . basketball and football— his weaknesses . . . thinks Weaver went too fast!” . . . will drop in occasionally . . . future? Boys’ Club. LUCY MONTANA Lou” ... a walkie-talkie” with twinkling eyes—never a book, always a crowd . . . popular with both sexes . . . aims to include career in music or designing. Girls’ League. JOANNA MULLENEX Jo” . . . reserved air hides a heart of gold ... a staunch friend . . . dependable lass . . . has a flare for classy clothes ... a neat figure to put them on! Spanish Club; Girls’ League. LOUIS MONTESI Lou” . . . professionally known as the Lou Monty” . . . one look tells a story . . . tall, dark, and extremely good-looking . . . physique of perfec¬ tion . . . very appealing to the feme- nine eye! . . . athletically inclined . . . loved every minute at Weaver. Leaders Corps; Choir; Football Team. THOMAS MURPHY Tom” . . . tall as a willow, just as lean . . . cool, calm, collected . . . how we’ll miss that fire-engine red shirt! . . . surprising supply of brain power . . . will make an inspiring teacher. « Boys’ Club; Football Squad. WILLIAM MOORE Willybee” . . . handsome rogue . . . natty dresser . . . largest collection of Jasper’s little blue slips in W.H.S.! didn’t do badly on demerit slips either! . . . should own the Allyn soon—spends most of his time there! Teams: Baseball, Football; Boys’ Club. 1 ANNA MUSOLINO Ann” . . . happy-go-lucky air . . . always ready with a snappy come-back . . . found shorthand perplexing! . . . never troubled by cafeteria lines . . . plans to be a comptometer operator. Clubs: Biology, Business, Record; Girls’ League. JANET NABOICHECK Nebbie” . . . the people’s choice . . . a lusty, lovable, irrepressible imp . . . personality, pep, and perseverance . . . irresistible grin and unwitting charm ... as vital as the cheese in cheesecake . . . make mine music!” Bands: All-City, All-New England, All-State, Weaver (Vice-President); Committees: Goodwill, Jr. Prom; Girls’ League Board; Honor Society; Portal Board. ALAN NAHUM Al” . . . that guy with Cicero’s oratory and Apollo’s looks . . . pop¬ ularly known as the lawyer” . . . living example of how to win friends and influence people . . . should make a brilliant attorney. Clubs: Boys’, Glee (President), Spanish; Cross-Country (Manager); Honor Society; Jr. Usher; Portal Board; Projection Squad; Orator. BURTON NAPPER Burt” . . . smart guy! . . . things just come naturally” . . . possessor of high ideals . . . displays a cool breeze” of independence . . . has that way with girls . . . thinks Navy best bet. Choir; Teams: Cross-Country, Track; Leaders Corps. IRVING NEIMAN Don’t start him laughing . . . just loves a good joke ... more than meets the eye ... plays a mean saxophone ... quiet and unassuming . . . undecided about the future. Band; Boys’ Club; Orchestra. SHIRLEY NEISTAT Three cheers for Shirl” . . . soft- spoken and shy . . . always eager to lend a helping hand . . . sparkling eyes . . . hopes to be the secretary of a very handsome boss! Girls ' League. NANCY NEWMAN Nan” . . . subtle wit . . . one of Weaver’s brightest . . . high aspira¬ tion . . . bound to succeed . . . chem¬ istry not her line! . . . had some terri¬ fic times at Lookout makeout” ses¬ sions. Clubs: Camera, C.H.L.S., F.P.A., French (Secretary); Girls’ League; Honor Society; Lookout Club Editor; Quill and Scroll. JOYCE NIRENSTEIN Joy” ... a little on the quiet side —but only in school! . . . many inte¬ rests including sports, clubs, and col¬ lecting fancy buttons . . . found teachers very interesting people” . . . plans for future—teaching! Business Club; Girls’ League; Girls’ Sports; Lookout Business Board. JOHN O’CONNOR Jack’s” entire interest centered around music of the newest type . . . Bop” devotee . . . fine sense of humor . . . extremely interesting con¬ versationalist . . . proud of long,” straight, blond hair. Bands: All-State, Weaver; Leaders Corps; Track Team; Orchestra. MICHAEL O’CONNOR Doc” .. . quiet type except among freinds ... a National Guardsman . . . especially interested in art... a future real estate agent or carpenter . . . Weaver— a big, cold building!” Boys’ Club. NORA O’CONNOR Noreen” ... an Irish lass with plenty of class ... a student, sure; a scholar, no! . . . enjoyed dancing, rol¬ ler skating, and Weaver . . . crystal ball predicts happy future in hairdres¬ sing. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Record; Girls’ League. CATHERINE OGLE Kit” . . . sweet Kit” . . . smiles always seen on her freckled face . . . blue eyes any girl would envy ... neat¬ ness a worthy habit . . . has secretarial work in mind. Clubs: Business, Record; Girls’ League. DONALD O’KANE Don” . . . man about Weaver . . . swell sport . . . oh! those shoulders . . . long blond hair . . . athletic build . . . brains behind those wise cracks . . . carefree manner . . . usually seen in the lunchroom. Clubs: Boys’, Leaders. ALFRED OPPENHEIMER Al” . . . big wide grin . . . always joking . .. possesses large collection of stamps . . . liked by all . . . good- nature d and jovial . . . plans for the future include college? Clubs: Boys’, German. RUTH OPPENHEIMER Ruthie” . . . bright-eyed gal with the sexy voice . . . did not often show talents in public! . . . dancing a must . . . never missed those orchestra rehearsals. Choir; Glee Club; Orchestra. PAUL PADUA Paul . . . swell example of brain in reserve” . . . able to apply those industrious and inventive ideas to almost any phase of life ... a real handyman . . . keen sense of humor. Projection Squad. ROBERT PALLOTTI Deacon” . . . carefree disposition . . . well liked and popular lad . . . known for his Tarzan-like physique . . . Crosby’s competitor . . . future lies in construction engineering . . . enjoyed Weaver but doesn’t wish to overstay his period!” Clubs: Boys’, Leaders; Football Squad; Intramural Sports. BESSIE PARANDES Bess” . . . artistically inclined . . . fashion-wise . . . short in stature but nothing else . . . active in and out of school . . . future road leads to Pratt . . . easy to know, easier to like. Art-Crafts Club; Girls’ League. WILLIAM PARKER Vitamin” . . . known for straight blond hair . . . tall, happy-go-lucky chap . . . ready to take a chance . . . likes photography . . . sure, he’ll try it . . . can always keep you smiling. WALTER PASHKO Curly” . . . calm, quiet, good- natured . . . swell pal . . . artistic talent sure to be recognized . . . likes music in all guises . . . diversified interests . . . future leads to art school. Band; Clubs: Art-Crafts, Leaders; Cross-Country Team. EMMANUEL PASQUARETTA Quiet and reserved . . . keeps up conversation when called upon . . . sincere friend and good sport . . . friendly manner . . . really enjoyed Weaver. Boys’ Club. ) DORIS PEDEMONTI Pete” . . . slim and trim . . .neat dresser . . . enjoyable classmate . . . friendly disposition . . . warm Hello for both femmes and fellows . . . true Weaver sportsman . . . plans marriage for future! Art-Crafts Club; Choir; Girls’ League. MABEL PERRY Mae” ... an independent lass with plenty of class . . . smooth lines in more ways than one! . . . dancing and sports her favorite pastimes . . . aims to be sewer of fine seams! Girls’ League. JEAN PIOTROWSKI Jeanie” ... a modest miss with a sunny smile . . . often seen, rarely heard . .. music and art—her passions ... cultivating a pleasant bedside man¬ ner for future patients . . . Weaver years most enjoyable. Girls’ League; Record Club. LILLIAN PISETSKY No eyes of blue, but a comrade true ... no long blond hair, but brains to spare . . . giggles galore and five A’s (no more?) . . . she’s quite a gal . . . she’s Libby.” Clubs: ’ C.H.L.S. (Vice-President), Camera (President), French, F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Look¬ out Editorial Board. DONALD PIVNICK Dawn” ... a friendly grin, a won¬ derful personality . . . good combina¬ tion of brains and brawn . . . guaran¬ teed to be the life of the party . . . best of luck. Boys’ Club; Nominating Committee; Teams: Football, Track; Prophet. BARBARA PLUMMER Piddles” . . . solid, smooth, and sophisticated . . . easy on the eyes . . . not in favor of famed demerit system! . . . never far from Whitey” . . . future plans include marriage. Girls’ League. HARVEY POLINSKY Harv” . . . jokester . . . can make that trumpet talk . . . one of Mr. Green’s favorites . . . spent years at W.H.S. making education his avoca¬ tion—music his vocation. Band; Orchestras: Weaver, Inter- High; Boys’ Club. MICHAEL POLLACK Mike” . . . hard worker . . . intro¬ duced humor into all his classes . . . always ready to help a friend . . . likes his outside work . . . always seen but seldom heard . . . future undecided. Boys’ Club. SIDNEY POLLACK Sid” . . . tall, dark, husky . . . ready with a good word for all . . . ever friendly and good-natured . . . likes sports . . . headed for business school. Boys’ Club; Intramural Sports. EUNICE POLLOCK Eunice ... a lover of the outdoors . . . ah, those wonderful hours on the bike . . . has that bedside manner . . . will make a terrific nurse . . . good luck. Business Club; Girls’ League. RITA POLLOCK Ri” ... all giggles and smiles . . . life of the party with fellows as well as girls . . . loves people and has scores of friends . . . spends most of her time at one club or another. Clubs: Camera, Spanish, Record; Girls’ League. JOAN PORISS Joan . . . amiable, efficient, always poised . . . brain-matter sometimes hides that devilish gleam . . . golly, 5 A’s again? . . . winning smile, witty personality . .. lover of life and laugh¬ ter .. . good fun anytime . . . deserves the best. Clubs: French (Vice-President), Record, C.H.L.S., F.P.A.; Choir; Honor Society; Girls’ League; Look¬ out Student Editor; Quill and Scroll. ANNETTE PORTE Nette” ... a sleek sophisticate ... what a figure! ... Ia 2 y good humor . . . ambitious at times . . . male call! (or it is wolf!) . . . reliability insures her future as a medical technologist. Clubs: Biology, Record; Girls’ League. ALAN PORTER Al” . . . big friendly lad with a warm smile . . . popular with the populace of W.H.S. . . . sport enthus¬ iast, especially for the Yanks . . . well suited for pharmacy. Clubs: Boys’, German; Intramural Sports. MARGARET PORTER Quiet, capable, always dependable . . . active in school and out . . . ador¬ able dimples . . . intelligent and open- minded . . . quite a gal when she gets going ... a sincere friend. Choir; Clubs: Business, Leaders; Girls’ League. ROBERT POULIN Bob” . . . small in stature, big in heart . . . happy-go-lucky . . . ardent supporter of all sports . . . shy with the girls ... a good-looker, a good fellow! Boys’ Club; Intramural Sports. ARNOLD PRICE Arnie” . . . joker supreme . . . enthusiastic and ready to try anything —once! . . . wolf on the loose! . . . born with a A.Z.A. jacket? . . . always great fun to have around . . . you rat!” Clubs: Boys’, Spanish; Basketball Team. CYNTHIA PUGLISE Cyn ... all the attributes of a lady ... a quiet, unassuming air . . . unpredictable yet very capable . . . tried and true friend . . . amiable dis¬ position . . . finger in every pie . . . future in nursing. Choir; Glee Club; Girls’ League. HUBERT QUAILE Hughie” ... not one of the famous trio . . . calm, quiet, good-natured fel¬ low ... on the timid side . . . found senior math troublesome, but who didn ' t? . . . best of luck to the future engineer! Clubs: Boys’, German; Jr. Usher. FRANCES RABINOVITZ Frannie” ... a petite miss with a lovely figure and clothes to match . . . full of life and friendliness ... al¬ though a twin, can’t be confused with other half . . . plans a nursing career. Biology Club; Girls ' League. HARRY RABINOVITZ Moose” . . . with due credit to his better half (Fran) . . . saves his words for the right time—which hasn’t come yet! . . . well liked by all . . . discon¬ tented with Weaver? Boys’ Club; Intramural Sports. ALAN RABINOWITZ Fine sense of humor . . . plans for future definitely in the future” . . . loved Weaver—sometimes! . . . what about those other times? . . . has many friends, male and female. MARVIN RABINOWITZ Maish” . . . noted for amiable personality and big grin . . . good sense of humor . . . fun to be with . . . flashy man on a tennis court . . . liked by everyone. Tennis Team. WILLIAM RABINOWITZ Bill” . . . looks galore and what a smile! . . . easy-going . . . fall-guy for fun? . . . A.Z.A. bigwig . . . likeable, laughable, lovable . . . model plane and golf fiend. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Boys’; Jr. Prom Committee; Lookout Business Board; Track Team. IRVING RADEEN Irv” . . . genial personality and pleasant smile make this fellow a swell friend ... . sincere and straight-for¬ ward . . . thought Weaver easy” (hm--!) . . . future in interior deco¬ rating. AUDREY RAY Audrey . . . loyal standby . . . sharp dresser . . . finds little time for play —but makes it a feature . . . popular for leadership . . . never satisfied until she has a full understanding of her work. Clubs: Art-Crafts, C.H.L.S.; Cheer¬ leader; Girls’ League. RONALD RAY Ray” . . . easy-going . . . admirer of females—from a distance . .. steady worker . . . willing to volunteer for minor chores—especially lunchroom . . . marvelous in his simplicity; thoughtful in work. BARBARA REICH Bob” . . . small and cute ... a lover of life, love, jokes, and jollity . . . neat dresser . . . always on the go . . . impetuous as a sneeze . . . truly an adorable librarian! Choirs; Inter-High, Weaver; Clubs: Glee, Leaders; Girls’ League; Portal Board. ELIZABETH REILLY Betty” or Lizzy” . . . this blond lass often seen cheering on the foot¬ ball field ... a genuine sports fan— any sport . . . easy person to like . . . found Weaver lovely! lovely!” Clubs: Art-Crafts, Glee, Leaders; Choir; Cheerleader; Girls’ League. MORTON RHEINER Musk” . . . they just don’t make ' em any smarter . . . humble and unassuming . . . science first, last, and always . . . inclined to worry need¬ lessly . . . profound thinker . . . staunch friend. Clubs: Boys’, German (President); Honor Society; Lookout Editor. -TV PETER RICCARDO Here’s to Pete” ... or it is Ric?” ... a very talented drummer . . . the object of many a girl’s affection ... a real frend to the fellows to boot! Band; Basketball Squad; Boys’ Club. JACK ROSE Jackie” . . . quiet manner . . . sharp dancer and dresser . . . carries on long conversations when spoken to! . . . plans for future include col¬ lege . . . comments on Weaver: all right.” Boys’ Club. ANGELA ROBERTS Angie” . . . always a warm greet¬ ing for all ... a true friend in every sense . . . full of life and humor . . . enjoyed every day at Weaver! . . . plans gown designing as career. Girls’ League. RUTH ROSENBERG A tall slender figure, shining eyes, bright smile . . . ready with an ever- helping hand . . . gracious and good- humored . . . that’s our Ruth . . . best of luck at college. Clubs: Camera (Secretary), Record; Girls’ League; Lookout Business Board. EDWARD ROBINSON Ed” . . . quiet in his manner . . . strictly a be-bop” boy . . . tickles a mean ivory . . . newcomer to Weaver but quickly adjusted . . . future musi¬ cal entertainer . . . enjoyed Weaver a great deal. ALVIN ROSENBLUTH Al” . . . Weaver’s suave, smooth lady-killer . . . long line of female admirers . . . good dancer . . . loved that 6th period study . . . plans for future in the advertising business. Clubs: Boys’, Leaders; Intramural Sports. MARILYN ROHRLICK Lyn” . . . well known and well liked . . . slim and blonde . . . aspires to sit on the boss’s knee (private sec¬ retary, that is) ... liked everything about Weaver except the homework! Clubs: Business, Record; Girls’ League. ROBERT ROSENTHAL Bob” . . . tall, husky, and very athletic . . . makes many hearts throb . . . worked faithfully for Lookout . . . wants to study journalism . . . special interests, New York Yankees, Y.M.C.A., and writing. Boys’ Club; Intramural Sports; Jr. Usher; Lookout News Editor; Quill and Scroll. LEONARD ROME Lenny” . . . rarely seen . . . unas¬ suming sports-minded fellow ... a fine friend . . . well liked by those who know him . . . fascination for drug stores on a wholesale scale. Choir. n -• ■ ' JANET ROWLEY Long John” . . . tall gal with a big heart . . . broad smile for each and everyone . . . true eager Beaver . . . enjoys her studies and fun all at once . . . years at Weaver were too short! — (?) Clubs: C.H.L.S., Glee, Record; Choir; Girls’ League. I MARY RUMLEY Mare” . . . typical Irish colleen . . . China blue eyes . . . always sweet and always smiling ... a pleasure to know . . . Ipana smile . . . tact, a com¬ mendable habit. Girls’ League. GILBERT SACK Gil” . . . generous, good-natured, and ever friendly ... a strain of Jack Benny in him . . . ambitious, enthu¬ siastic . . . pharmacy school ahead . . . pleasant memories of Weaver always! Clubs: Boys’, German; Orchestra; Jr. Prom Committee. HARRIET SAILOR Harriedale” . . . with the magic voice . . . never a care (nor a book!) . . . has a way with teachers . . . danc¬ ing with one man interests her! . . . future seamstress. Choir; Girls’ League. LOUIS SAMBUCO Lou” . . . gifted creator of magical music .. . usually serious but extreme¬ ly capable . . . unduly modest . . . more admirers than he knows . . . forecast for the future: sparkling suc¬ cess! Band; Boys’ Club; Jr. Usher; Orches¬ tras: All-State, Weaver; Jr. T. B. Board; Treasurer. SEYMOUR SAPOSNIK General” . . . jolly bass player . . . has bounced through three years of W.H.S. with not too many bruises! . .. plenty of study halls! . . . Weaver’s gift to the Army. Band; Clubs: Boys’, Commercial, Leaders; Orchestra. BILLIE SATTAR Bill” . . . cute figure and very talk¬ ative . . . made loads of acquaint¬ ances at Weaver . . . plans to do office work in the future . . . strictly one of the gang! Girls’ League. NORMAN SCHMIDT Red” . . . fine personality . . . always full of ideas . . . usually in a jovial mood but has serious intentions . . . hobby of collecting stamps . . . no hard feelings toward Weaver! . . . will attend Pratt Institute. Clubs: Leaders, Boys’; Boys’ State. JOYCE SCOPPETTO Ski” . . . typical American school gal . . . keen sense of humor . . . every¬ body’s pal . . . heart of gold . . . bright grin for everyone . . . Weaver had its good points even though it was work! Clubs: Business, Leaders; A.A. (Sec¬ retary); Cheerleader; Girls’ League. JOSEPH SCRIVANO Joe” . . . has that way” with women! . . . swell personality . . . big things come in small packages . . . ardent sports enthusiast . . . winter will find him ice skating . . . will go on to pharmacy. Boys’ Club; Nominating Committee. HARVEY SELTZER Harv” . . . real entertainer in all his classes . . . hot on the skins! . . . admired by a great many friends . . . humor on the cob” . . . can imper¬ sonate anyone . . . Oh, there, Selt¬ zer!” Boys’ Club. ALBERT SERRANTINO Red” . . . all-around guy . . . little in size only! . . . really gets around . . . gals feel motherly towards him! . . . sharp dancer . . . clothes galore . . . fast talker . . . never took homework seriously! Basketball Squad; Intramural Sports; Record Club. VIOLET SHAROUGIAN Vi” . . . swell gal . . . always on the go . . . friendly disposition . . . dancing and knitting her pastimes . . . never liked those 3-minute bells . . . good luck! Girls’ League. HARRY SHEEHAN Harry’s smile accentuated by the cutest dimples . . . smart boy with numerous friends . . . likes the great outdoors . . . tinkers with mechanics . . . should be master at engineering. Clubs: Physics, Boys’. ELIDA SHERIDAN A lass with shining golden locks . . . sweet, soft voice . . . especially attractive to the opposite sex . . . likes all kinds of sports . . . always a spirited Fight, team, fight!” Business Club; Girls’ League; Look¬ out Typist. MINICK SHARKIEWICZ Sharkey” . . . known for that witty remark . . . usually seen on bas¬ ketball court . . . interested in study of man, dog’s best friend! . . . future psychiatry major . . . lots of luck to one swell fellow. Clubs: Biology, Boys’, Physics; Intra¬ mural Sports. c, REGINA SHEAR Reggie” . . . sparkling eyes and scintillating personality . . . willing and ready worker ... an ever increas¬ ing circle of friends . . . disposition hard to duplicate . . . always reliable for good times . . . when do we eat?” Clubs: C.H.L.S. (Secretary), French, Business; Girls’ League; Lookout Alumni Editor; Quill and Scroll. LESTER SHEARD Les” . . . tall and handsome . . . quiet till stirred—and then! . . . happy-go-lucky boy . . . homework not his favorite pastime . . . collector of little blue slips! Boys’ Club. ♦ ANITA SHUGAY Baby” ... a very sweet disposition . . . ambition—to speak Russian! . . . plays piano well . . . future R.N. . . . loved study halls in 227— they were so quiet and peaceful!” Choir; Glee Club; Girls’ League; • Honor Society. SHELDON SIDRANE Shelly” ... an all-around kid . . . good at nearly everything . . . sports¬ man, vocalist, and scientist deluxe . . . very capable ... a good friend and an interesting companion . . . future in chemistry. Clubs: Biology (President), Boys’, Physics (Vice-President), French (Treasurer); Choirs: Inter - High, Weaver, All-State; Jr. Usher; Portal Board; Honor Society. ARTHUR SILLANO Art” . . . long, lean, and lively . . . a friend in need” . . . cross¬ country team spark plug . . . matchless sense of humor . . . will never lack friends . . . plans for career in archi¬ tecture . . . Second Empire State Building in the making! Teams: Cross-Country (Captain), Track; Boys’ Club. ROBERT SILVESTER Bob” . . . careful gentleman . . . likes a good argument . . . sports en¬ thusiast ... no complaints to make . . . plans college in future . . . Weav¬ er, one grand time!” Clubs: Art-Crafts, Boys’. EDWARD SIMONIAN Big Ed” . . . good-natured all- around fellow . . . nonchalant man¬ ner . . . neat and a sharp taste for clothes . . . always good for a laugh . . . high spirits and continuous smile. Boys’ Club; Intramural Sports. GILBERT SINGER Gil” . . . that constant smile and spontaneous giggle . . . many an hila¬ rious time in Mr. Carrier’s math class¬ es! .. . really a good student ... a musician’s musician . . . plans for a Naval education in radio school. Boys’ Club; Band; Orchestra. SIDNEY SISK Sid” . . . the little man with big ideas . . . well-read, intelligent, alert . . . good conversationalist . . . ardent debater . . . excellent literary style . . . comment on Weaver: Hardships build character!” . . . sure to go far in anything he does. Clubs: Camera (President), French, F.P.A.; City Winner in Legion Con¬ test. CHARLOTTE SKLARINSKY Chari” . . . makes friends easily . . . ear to ear smile . . . collector of oddities from the world over . . . enthusiastic in all undertakings . . . hopes to be private secretary. Business Club; Girls’ League. HOWARD SLOANE How” . . . the sunnyside of life . . . always smiling, ready to help . . . great sense of humor . . . good for a quip or a pun, anytime . . . sure to succeed in his future scientific career. Clubs: Boys’, French; Honor Society; Jr. Usher; Portal Board. PHYLLIS SLOBODIEN Here’s a chick with clothes galore . . . a peppy cutie the fellows adore . . . her car may help to get the guys . . . but she likes to think it’s her big, brown eyes! Clubs: Camera (Secretary), Record, Spanish, C.H.L.S., F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Lookout Fea¬ ture Editor; Quill and Scroll; Com¬ mittees: Goodwill, Jr. Prom; Bands: All-City, All-New England, Weaver. ALAN SMITH Smitty” . . . the witty . . . vigor, vitality . . . really wonderful mind! . . . actor, athlete, authority on sports and Spanish . . . good friend, fun to be with . . . believed in living life to the utmost. Clubs: Boys’, Physics; Jr. Usher; Intramural Sports; Portal Business Board. PHILOMENA SIVO Phyll” . . . always ready with a lending hand . . . speaks Spanish on her own . . . likes dancing and ath¬ letics . . . those contagious giggles . . . a good sport in everything. Business Club; Girls’ League; Look¬ out Business Board (Secretary); Honor Society. BENNY SMITH Ben” . . . silent even when he talks! . . . hilarious dry wit . . . pos¬ sesses an artistic ability surpassed by few . . . always seen with a drawing board . . . good luck to a successful commercial artist. Lookout Art Staff. V ) CHARLES SMITH Charlie” . . . all-around good guy . . . known for those extra long legs . . . never a gal, always a gang . . . woodworking enthusiast . . . still wondering what the future holds! Choir; Boys’ Club. VINA SMITH Boots” ... a bright personality and sharp dresser . . . admired by both sexes . . . ■also for dancing abili¬ ty—loves popular music and sports . . . the future—starting life at col¬ lege. Girls’ League. WILLIAM SMITH Junior” . . . always on hand with a pleasant smile . . . interested in a great variety of subjects . . . good command of English . . . hopes to sprout wings in Air Corps. Choirs: Inter-High, Weaver; Clubs: Biology, Glee. BARBARA SMITMAN Babs” . . . wee, widdle girl” . . . Weaver was just too wonderful . . . oh, that lunchroom . . . quiet (?) un¬ til spoken to . . . fun to be with . . . likes to dance and skate . . . future U. Conn student. Clubs: C.H.L.S., Spanish; Girls’ League. IRMA SNITMAN Smitty” . . . vivacious, bombastic, energetic . . . always a sunny smile on her face . . . never a dull moment . . . never resisted a healthy prank! . . . those three minute bells—her love! Clubs: Biology, Spanish; Girls’ League; Lookout Circulation Board. JOAN SOLOMON Joanie” . . . the gift of gabbing . . . infectious giggle . . . pep and life all about her . . . everybody deserves a Hi” . . . keen sense of humor . . . future little wife! Girls’ League. MARILYN SOLOMON Mar” . . . true lover of fun and laughter . . . gift of conversation . . . everybody’s buddy . . . enjoys her music . nothing like her years at Weaver! . . . future plans include marriage (?) Lookout Circulation Board; Girls’ League. ROWENA SPELLMAN Row” . . . demure with dimples . . . soft-spoken but straight-forward . . . cameo complexion . . . budding baseball star? . . . adventurous plans for government work . . . pet peeve: those swinging doors! Clubs: C.H.L.S., Business; Girls’ League. GLORIA SPERA A friendly smile, a welcome tip . . . always poised, never a slip . . . cute secretary she’ll make, but how many hearts can you break? . . . true pal and a tip-top gal—that’s Gloria.” Clubs: French, Business (President); Girls’ League. FRANK SPERINI Frank . . . easy to get along with . . . strong, silent type . . . has many feminine admirers! . . . staunch sup¬ porter of the football team . . . aims to improve the coaching profession! Clubs: Boys’, Leaders; Football Squad (Manager). WILLIAM STAJOS Bill” ... on the quiet side until known . . . has that sly look in his eyes . . . enjoys the social aspects of life . . . member of the grid eleven . . . a future pharmacist. Clubs: Boys’, German; Football Team. MANUEL STEIN Manny” ... a hard worker in everything he does . . . adheres to hobbies which do not require too much manuel” labor . . . planning to attend a special school . . . It was some struggle!” Leaders Corp (Treasurer). CASIMIR STELMACH Casi” . . . quiet and reserved . . . nice blonde hair . . . very popular with those who know him . . . one of the boys” . . . future Air Force member . . . will always remember Weaver. SEENA STOLNICKI Pinocchio” . . . (but no long nose!) . . . petite with pleasing per¬ sonality ... a newcomer already making her mark in Weaver . . . easy smile and always ready to aid . . . plans include college. Girls’ League; Girls’ Sports. CATHERINE STONE Cat” . . . definitely not in any¬ thing but name! . . . has a way with fellas” . . . never a sad moment in her life . . . confident, daring, and likeable. Choir; Girls’ Sports; Girls’ League; Art-Crafts Club. HENRY SULLIVAN A likeable chap . . . one of Weav¬ er’s famed hide-beaters! . . . the short, quiet type . . . acquired many new friends . . . future will probably be in the musical field . . .is leaving a fine school!” Band; Leaders Corps. GERALD SWILLING Jerry” . . . offers friendship to all . . . interesting guy . . . definitely a ladies’ man . . . flashy dresser, fast talker . . . preparing for successful business career (plan to support any¬ one in particular)? Clubs: Boys’, Record; Basketball Team; Intramural Sports. DONALD TAURO Torch” . . . tall, dark, and oh boy! . . . he’ll shoot the world (photogra¬ phy, that is!) ... popular with both sexes . . . noted for his cordial man¬ ner . . . one of the strong silent lads. Intramural Sports. SALVATORE TAVERNA Sal” . . . noted for his stride and hair! ... a brain in his own right . . . fast man on basketball court ... se¬ riously interested in all athletics . . . plans include college, sports, adver¬ tising. Glee Club; Choir; Teams: Basketball, Football, Baseball. OHSANA TAVSHANJIAN Sunnie” . . . oh, that last name! . . . will always stand up for what she believes ... a good worker, ambitious and how! . . . has a hobby of psycho¬ analyzing people . . . afraid of nothing and no one! Girls’ League; Lookout Circulation Board. V. ) ANITA TCHAIKOW Nita” ... never a dull moment. . . big gal with a heart twice her size . . . everybody’s confidential friend . . . knows how to wear those beautiful clothes . . . always game for a big laugh . . . fun to be with. Girls’ League. CLAYTON THOMPSON Tom” . . . quiet, reserved, yet capable . . . interested in music, but holds an aversion for dances! . . . ardent sports enthusiast . . . likes aviation; could be his career. Boys’ Club; Intramural Sports. ROBERT THOMPSON Tom” . . . cool, calm, and collect¬ ed ... a successful heart-throb . . . his thoughts are in the clouds! ... a future Lindbergh in the making . . . something must be doing when he comes to school. Boys’ Club. JOYCE TOMAIUOLO Joy” . . . true to her name . . . swell sport . . . reliable friend . . . sincere . . . keeps up with the latest fashions . . . future private secretary. Choir; Clubs: Business (Secretary), Leaders; Girls’ League; Lookout Typ¬ ist; Portal Typist; Girls’ Sports. BLAIR TODD Todd” . . . really good-looking chap . . . always caught laughing . . . great sport . . . perpetual cheerfulness . . . pleasing company for numerous friends at all times ... at home on skating rink. MARIE TOUHILL Marie ... a pleasing gal and relia¬ ble pal . . . liked school, but loved holidays (who didn’t?) ... an eye on sports, especially roller skating . . . stamp collector, too . . . object: matri¬ mony! Girls’ League. DOLORES VOZZOLO Lore” ... a dainty little dish— with beautiful black hair! ... as sweet and cute as you find ’em ... is still looking for the man of her life! . . . good news for the fellows! Girls’ League; Jr. Faculty Tea Com¬ mittee. JACK WACHTEL Jack . . . lots of smiles, a good word for everyone . . . takes in everything— sports, music, studies . . . made lots of friends at Weaver . . . liked and appreciated by all of them . . . plans to be a C.P.A. Clubs: Boys’, Commercial (Secre¬ tary); Football (Manager); Jr. Ush¬ er; Honor Society. BARBARA WALLACE Barbara ... a bit on the quiescent side . . . lover of nature . . . finds pleasure in reading . .. sports enthusi¬ ast .. . years at Weaver: Enjoyed them very much.” Choir; Girls’ League. ROBERTA WALLET Robie” . . . the symbol of femi¬ ninity . . . demure, yet gay ... a combination of the mischievous and fun . . . experienced heart-throbber . . . attractive features and enviable figure . . . pleasant company . . . en¬ joys dancing and athletics. Girls’ League; Clubs: Biology, Busi¬ ness. DOREEN WALSH Dorie” ... a dreamy-eyed gal . . . possessor of a beautiful voice . . . witty, winsome, and wilful . . . always has a good word for everyone ... an asset to any office. Choirs: Inter-High, Weaver; Clubs: Business, Glee; Girls’ League. JOHN WALSH Lippy” . .. short but quickly heard by his friends! . . . likes the social side of life . . . intends entering the busi¬ ness field . . . years at Weaver went too fast.” Leaders Corps. LEONARD WASSERMAN Len” . . . personality that won him countless friends . . . seen at every social function . . . never without that friendly grin . . . will some day teach science or history—perhaps at Weaver! Choir; Clubs: Biology, German, Glee. JOAN WATERHOUSE Joan . . . nonchalant . . . ardent record collector . . . haunts the libra¬ ry .. . usually seen cheering at the games . . . out for fun, plenty of it . . . a loyal spirit, a true friend . . . book¬ keeping in future. Business Club; Girls’ League. KENNETH WEINSTEIN Twin” . . . No, that’s Kenny!” . . . good-looking and good-natured . . . beautiful smile which makes his eyes twinkle . . . extremely popular ... very fine speaker ... seldom agrees with Saun” . . . future Dr. Kildaire. Bands: All-New England, All-State, Weaver; Clubs: Biology, Boys’; Por¬ tal Board Editor. SAUNDER WEINSTEIN Twin,” too . . . the other half . . . hard worker with interesting revolu¬ tionary ideas . . . catches on quickly . . . modest, but entirely capable . . . scientific and mathematical shark . . . best of luck in military career, Saun!” Bands: All-City, All-New England, All-State, Wea ' ver; Clubs: Boys’, Art- Crafts; Jr. Usher; Projection Squad; Honor Society; Nominating Commit¬ tee. FLORENCE WEISMAN Flo” . . . noted for her flashing smile and sparkling eyes . . . life-of- the-party personality . . . quiet at times . . . more interest in college than high school activities! Clubs: Biology, F.P.A., Record; Com¬ mittees: Goodwill, Jr. Prom; Girls’ League; Lookout Business Board; Por¬ tal Business Board. JOSEPH WENZEL Joe” . . . possessor of secret ideas —helpful? . . . hobby—piling up lunchroom stools! . . . well known athletic abilities . . . always helpful and entertaining . . . comment: a good time.” Leaders Corps. FRED WHITEHEAD Kuff” . . . comical and jolly . . . finds time for seriousness—especially in debates . . . that hop is no deficien¬ cy! .. . enjoys chatting with boys but girls are no exception! . . . found stay at Weaver short. FRANCES WINICK Fritzie” . . . the blonde bombshell . . . full of pep, vim, and vigor . . . can keep the saddest in stitches . . . will make a terrific nurse ... if mar¬ riage doesn’t rear its ugly face first! Camera Club; Girls’ League; Lookout Circulation Board. JANET ZACHS Jan ... a darling face and laugh¬ ing eyes . . . mischief behind that all- powerful mind . . . very conscientious and industrious, but not too busy for good times . . . promising future in chem or math. Clubs: Biology, C.H.L.S., F.P.A., Physics (Secretary-Treasurer), Lead¬ ers; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Lookout Editorial Board. ANTHONY ZAMPAGLIONE Zampag” . . . dark and well set . . . oh! that contagious smile and curly hair . . . usually seen in Spring- field? . . . interested in model air¬ planes, cars and Mary!” . . . quiet until you know him. Boys’ Club. ROBERT ZIMMERMAN Zim” . . . tall, blonde, and hand¬ some . . . well built . . . goes in for baseball and aviation ... a Hercules in the making . . . nonchalant and self-assured . . . makes a pleasant companion. Boys’ Club. WILLIAM ZINMAN Zip” . . . tall, good-looking with plenty of pep . . . always ready and willing to try anything . . . he-man type . . . future in law. Band; Boys’ Club. LEON CIZMAN Tiny” . . . size betrays his nick¬ name ... big fellow with generosity to match . . . likes to help others . . . swell disposition . . . sports-minded . . . of Weaver? — “A great school!” JACK LONDON Jack . . . vim, vigor, and vitality . . . a guy who gets things done . . . known for his tennis escapades . . . combines energy with buoyant personality and an optimistic outlook . . . popular with all. ROBERT MAULE Bob” . . . everybody’s friend and confidential agent . . . always in the know . . . forever on the go ... a very talented impersonator . . . well known witty wizard . . . striking ex¬ ample of why teachers are grey! WILLIAM MAY Big Bill” . . . quite reserved until known ... a good buddy . . . likes sports in general . . . has a yen for the medical profession . . . had a good time during his stay at Weaver. JOSEPH MORELLI Joe” . . . flashy fellow . . . keen sense of humor . . . brown wavy hair . . . nice build . . . ardent follower of all sports . . . quite the joker . . . future lies in commercial art. 66 MAXANNE ZIONTS Max” . . . happy-go-lucky Weav- erite . . . usually seen and heard . . . possesses a low, throaty voice . . . imaginative story teller . . . will go far in the dramatic field. Clubs: Biology, C.H.L.S., F.P.A., Record, Spanish; Lookout; Commit¬ tees: Goodwill, Sport Night; Girls’ League. ANN ZISKIN Sister” ... a smoothie” on the dance floor ... a worker” at G. Fox . . . date bait” in her spare time . . . will wait ’till Mr. Right” knocks! Clubs: Biology, Camera, Glee, Rec¬ ord; Choir; Girls’ League. EDWARD ZITO Eddie” ... a swell sport and a perfect gentleman . . . always has a good word for everyone . . . possesses a contagious smile . . . marvellous physique . . . here’s luck in Trinity, Ed.” Clubs: Boys’, Leaders; Teams: Foot¬ ball, Track. JOHN MALONE Tex” . . . athletic type . . . good- natured ... firm believer in his rights! . . . has undisclosed abilities ... in¬ terests center in sports . . . enjoyed stay at Weaver . . . now ready for U. Conn. Teams: Baseball, Basketball; Boys’ Club; Intramural Sports. MURIEL PERCY Scotty” . . . vim, vigor, vitality ... a cute blonde miss with many a friend . . . hobbies include horses and water colors . . . police work in the future! Watch out, fellows! MALCOLM ROBERTSON Everybody knows Mac” ... a sharpie! . . . artistically inclined . . . tall good-looking chap . . . admired by both sexes, especially the opposite! . . . future includes trade school . . . then where? Clubs: Art-Crafts, Boys’. VETERAN GRADUATES EDWARD DAVIS JOSEPH LONDON JOHN SANSABRINO TRACK Front row, left to right: Sicilia, Mack, Antupit, Katz, Lewis, Hester, Gilbert. Second row: Beck, Weinberg, Spector, Bronstein, Schwartz, Davis, Marranzini, Mr. Gipson. GOLF TEAM Left to right: Burgess, Rabinowitz, Callan, Losty, Mr. Andrews, Burke, Ross, Cardello. BASEBALL TEAM Front row, left to right: Ferraina, Krechevsky, McBrien, Monohan, Reid, DeMino, Peters, Shannon, H. DelMastro, Barber, Beckerman. Second row: Moores, Schissel, Miller, Gosse, B, DelMastro, Barrows, Rinaldo. Back row: Fine, Mr. McGill, Flollm. TENNIS TEAM Standing: Epstein, London, Baidack, Horwitz, Brandriss, Rivkin, Mr. Steeves. Kneeling, left to right: Rosenbaum, Hurwitz, Neiditz, Slobin, Rabinowitz. The high point of this football year saw one of Weaver’s scrappiest elevens climax its season by whip¬ ping a highly favored Hartford High team in one of the year’s biggest scholastic upsets. Weaver inaugu¬ rated the season by beating Bulkeley 12-0 at Municipal Stadium. From that time up to the last day of the season, the team was riddled by injuries to key men. Starting positions in the backfield for most of the season belonged to Quarterback Ed DeMino, Halfbacks Hum DelMastro and Subby Colavecchio, and Fullback Car¬ mine Mangini. In the line it was Dom Ferraina and Dick Linden at ends, Don Pivnick, Jim Carabillo, Nick Gandza, and Don Gosse alternating at tackle, Danny Blume, Bill Dubinsky, Bob Callahan, and Sammy Siegal at guards, with Lenny Berman, Joe Interlandi, and John Gleason alternating at center. Bill Stajos, Walt Borden, and Red Slobin also saw lots of action in the backfield. Largely because of in¬ juries, Weaver’s record up to the time of the Hartford game was not too impressive, with two wins, four losses, and one tie. On the strength of this record, Weaver was rated the underdog against a once-beaten Hartford team. Spirit ran high a few days before the game, and from the opening kickoff on Thanksgiving Day it was evident that the boys were up” for this one. The crowd saw a fighting Green team play its best game of the season as Weaver beat Hartford in a 16-12 thriller. Once again Weaver figured promi¬ nently in the all-district selections, placing three men on the first team and three on the second. DelMastro, Linden, and Ferraina gained first team recognition, while Colavecchio, Pivnick, and Mangini placed on the second team. SEASON SUMMARY Weaver. . 12 Bulkeley . . 0 Weaver. . 7 East Hartford . . 7 Weaver. . 12 Hall . . 19 Weaver. . 13 Leavenworth . . 25 Weaver. . 16 Meriden . . 0 Weaver. . 13 Bulkeley . . 25 Weaver. . 6 Torrington . . 33 Weaver. . 16 Hartford . . 12 fax Front row, left to right: Siegal, Blume, Mangini, DeMino, Ferraina, DelMastro, Gandza, Linden, Colavecchio, Berman, Pivnick. Second row: Beck, Stajos, Callahan, Gosse, Abbate, Montesi, Kornbrath, Carabillo, Interlandi, Dubinsky. Last row: Mr. McGill, Mr. Gipson, Whitehead, Borden, Paternostro, Slobin, Mr. Aitken, Sperini. Front row, left to right: Labb, Weinberg, Kidder, Beckham, English. Second row: Mr. MacMullen, Brown, Schwartz, Gallina, Berkowitz, Mr. Aitken. Back row: Glassman, Gaylor, Magner, Sharaff, Nahum. CROSS-COUNTRY This year’s cross-country team, coached for the first time by Mr. Howard MacMullen, wound up an en¬ couraging season with an even 3 and 3 record and a ti e for fourth place in the State Meet. Under the tute¬ lage of Mr. Mac” the team, composed mostly of Juniors and Sophomores, showed steady improvement as the season progressed. Most consistent placers throughout the season for Weaver were Captain Kid¬ der, Mastrandrea, Beckham, Berkowitz, and Labb. Mastrandrea took the Bulkeley and Middletown meets while Kidder won the East Hartford meet, and placed fifteenth in a field of approximately 200 in the State Meet. Next year will see the return of many promising underclassmen. Among these are Alan Schwartz, John Brown, Bob Scharaf, John Gallina, Seth English, Ed Magner, and the new captain, Joel Weinberg. SUMMARY Bristol. . 26 Weaver. . 29 Middletown . . 34 Weaver. ... 21 Bulkeley . . 28 Weaver. . 27 East Hartford . 37 Weaver. ... 18 H.P.H.S. . 18 Weaver. . 37 4th in State Meet at Wesleyan Manchester . . 15 Weaver. . 40 (Low Score Wins!) 73 Seated, left to right: Kidder, Cuyler, Kelliher, DelMastro, Ferraina, Linden, Leniart. Standing: Mr. Aitken, Negro, Opesso, Price, Stone, DeMino, Beck, Mr. Gipson. BASKETBALL Weaver’s hot and cold quintet, although failing to gain the tournaments, broke the long losing streak started in ’46-’47 and showed some bright spots which indicate improv¬ ing basketball at Weaver. The Green got off to a slow start but warmed up about halfway through the season. A drubbing of Kingswood at Kingswood provided the season’s first win, and it was quickly followed up by the team’s best performance of the year in the form of a 52-48 win over a classy Windham High quintet. The starting line-up for most of the year consisted of Dick Linden and Jack Kelliher at forward, Dom Ferraina or John Cuyler at center, and Capt. Umberto DelMastro and Bob Kidder at guards. Other seniors who saw action during the year were Val Leniart, Arnold Price, Ed DeMino and Sid Alexander. An abundance of good junior and sophomore material showed up this year. Besides starters like sophomore Cuyler and juniors Kelliher and Ferraina, reserves Red Slobin, Millard Opesso, and Delbert Stone, all juniors, provide a bright outlook for next year. Credit also goes to Mr. McGill for coaching one of the best jayvee teams we saw in action this year. j Risas i m GIRLS ATHLETICS The Girls’ Physical Education Department, headed by Miss Eleanor Whitney, functions with great suc¬ cess. The fall and spring sports consist of track, volley¬ ball, baseball, archery, roller skating, speedball, and golf. During the winter months, when classes are held indoors, basketball is the most enthusiastically sup¬ ported sport with some eager participants in volleyball, shuffleboard, ping-pong, self-testing, tumbling, exer¬ cises, bowling, and dancing. After-school sports were always looked forward to. The Leaders’ Corps directed these sports and kept a record of all girls attending. At the end of the year points for participation were counted, and girls having 100 received their numerals, while those with 350 points received letters. Each spring brings the climax of the girls’ sports program, Sports Night, in which all the girls of Weaver take part. Two teams, the Blue and the Green, demonstrate and compete in the various sports they have participated in during the year. THE BOYS’ LEADERS CORPS Completing its fourth successful year, the Boys’ Leaders Corps has become an outstanding school organization. Under the capable direction of Mr. Howard MacMullen, better known as Mr. Mac,” the Corps has taken an active part in school affairs. It has the distintion of being the only one of its kind in the city. Its members are selected from the student body on the basis of athletic and gymnastic ability, qualities of leadership and initiative, and citizenship and scholastic standing. Twice a week the boys work out in the gym learning advanced gymnastics and other sports fu nda¬ mentals which they in turn teach to the gym classes during the regular school day. Many of the boys aid in the school activities such as hat-checking at formals and other events, and acting as cashiers in the cafeteria. They also give their own annual demonstration in the spring season to illustrate the progress made during the school year. OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR President .. Nicholas Cecere Vice President . Carl Schiessl Secretary ...Norman Schmidt Treasurer .. Manuel Stein INTRAMURAL SPORTS Weaver High School should be proud of the fact that it has the most extensive intramural sports activi¬ ties of the Hartford schools. Under the direction of Mr. Howard MacMullen, the participating boys take part in football, golf, basketball, volleyball, baseball, and handball competition. The teams are selected carefully in order to make this competition keen. There are senior, junior, and sophomore leagues of which the winning teams take part in a play-off to decide the school intramural championship in each of the sports. Another interesting feature of this program is that the winning teams participate in a city series with the best intramural teams of the other Hartford high schools. The interesting and most important feature of these activities is that anyone can participate. There are no restrictions on the boys whatsoever, except that they must not be a member of the varsity sport at the same time. This gives the boys who are not able to make the varsity teams, who are busy with outside work, or who are ineligible for varsity sports, a chance to take part in and enjoy an interesting program. The enthusiasm of the boys illustrates the success of the activities. At the end of each year intramural letters are awarded to the members of the winning teams and special awards made to outstanding boys. MOST LITERARY Joan Poriss Sidney Sisk BEST DRESSED Norma Lewis Victor Macres BEST DANCER Marcia Millstein Robert Callahan Bernice Cieri L Li- _ MOST SERIOUS Louis Sambuco Janet Zachs MOST SERVICE TO WEAVER Norma Lewis Arthur Fleischer BEST ATHLETE Joyce Scoppetta Umberto DelMastro Isabelle Cecere MOST MISCHIEVOUS Lucille Forand Joan Waterhouse Donald Pivnick Patricia Mayock QUIETEST . Beverly Abramson Charles Goetz Margaret Porter MOST TALKATIVE Arnold Price Joan Solomon MOST STUDIOUS Morton Rheiner Janet Zachs ' Lo, as the ’49-er looked into the quaint country well, the water seemed as magic and reflected certain images, transporting him back to the days in Weaver. See him just entering his sophomore year. The first things that hit our eyes as sophomores were the swinging doors. Then we were initiated into the various unrestricted clubs—the 8:31 club, the Demerit Club, the Seventh-Period Club. We learned that girls would be girls at the Senior-Sophomore party, and that boys would be boys at the Thanksgiving Day football game—which (wonder of wonders!) we lost! There came then the Weaver (un) Fair with Katy Economou calling us back to Sorrento, and the Goodwill calling us back to the Weaver gym. One day, Mr. Burke turned up in powder and paint—the ladies came to see his portrait unveiled in the lobby. At Sport Night the girls who were a little too green became quite blue. In May the Choir sang Be Not Afraid and scared the audience out of their seats. Miss Hanks and Mr. French even retired after that!” AND ONCE THEY WERE LITTLE SOPHOMORES ' ’49-ers AT WORK IN THE GOOD OLD DAYS ' ws mm MISS HOOD AND FRIENDS” AT TEA. A ripple shuddered oyer the water and brought his junior year back to the ’49-er. That fall we got new teachers and the building warmed up. Sure, those teachers were hot stuff, but not that good—the pipes were fixed! We had an unequaled record in football that year—Unvictorious! Brock scared us with his Weaver Nightmare and soothed our jangled nerves with his Where Are You Now? (in the audience, Mr. B. Where did you think?) A vote was taken for the New Look—all in favor said Eye,” all opposed, Knee!” A1 Nahum spoke a few words and brought glory to Weaver by winning the city-wide Oratorical Contest. While being jabbed with mile-long needles to see if we had blood— er—T.B. (Too Bad if you don’t), Dave Elovitz got scratched with a phonograph needle and hasn’t stopped talking since. THE SMOOTHIES—AND THEY HAVE BRAINS TOO! Then we saw the Pie-Eyed” Piper and the lame boy who limped on the wrong foot. Hummy DelMastro and Elaine Angelo had very Prom-ising futures in May and reigned over the ball with true grace. This year the Boys’ Leader Corps(e) became jealous of the Girls’ Sport Night and put on their own exhibition. Gold Star parents attended the unveiling of a plaque in honor of Weaver’s war dead. Ed DMino was on the ball as captain right off the bat, and we knew Art Fleischer would keep a sharp Lookout on ’49’s doings. Again the water shifts. Well, well! The senior year is coming into view. We started this year with sadness in our hearts at the loss of our dear Mr. Burke, and honored him at a special Memorial Assembly. Mr. Aitkin instituted three-minute bells: You could cook your eggs between class and make sure they’d come out the way you like them! And study halls for tardiness!! Bert Brockman became undisputed leader of the 8:31 Club and made 240 his office. PRINCIPALS OF THE PIED PIPER 86 This was the year of DelMastro—we won the Tur¬ key Day football game! We rally did! Wha hoppen? Visitors streamed to Hartford: Harry Truman, Benny Goodman, Rufus, and our own Nebby played with the master of the licorice stick. C.H.L.S. gave suckers for books—lollypops, that is. Norma Lewis became first lady” of the Girls’ League and Jim Carabillo prexy of the newly organized Boys’ Club. Isolde Droemer was sent to the Daughters of the American Revolution, but we got her back in time for her to win art awards for us. We in-Sisk on winning the Oratorical prize, and so we did again. BENNY AND NEBB1E (WEAVER | b. TIAR.TFORD tr REICH MR. AIT KEN, MR. MELROSE, AND JIM CARABILLO BARENBAUM Flash: Shirley Bender elected president of Honor Society. Helen Johnson cracks 100 on her Physics exam! Due to circumstances in our control, there were no more drips in Weaver. (No connection, Shirl and Johnny.) The leaky roof was fixed! But somehow Nature Boy dropped down through it anyway, in time to startle the Weaver Night audience. Remember Reich and Barenbaum clowning around that night? We relearned our alphabet by attending the Letter Club’s first assembly: W,W,W,W. The Philip R. Smith memorial scoreboard was dedicated at the Windham game. Then we gave our parents a taste of their own medicine by presenting Parents’ Night. V Macres became top man on the totem pole in senior elections, and we threw The Book at Kenny Weinstein. The lobby looked like an Ipana ad with committees and club members flashing smiles for Portal pictures. Henry” nearly stabbed his neighbors with his schnoz in the Brotherhood movie. Then spring fever sneaked up on us, and only Class Night and the banquet could remedy it. Gals dooned gowns for the Reception, and fellas and gals both donned them for graduation. But the ' 49-er is still thirsty, and drinking to him only with thine eyes doesn’t satisfy his parched throat. He let the bucket down in to the well and ended his reminiscences. z a j z_r SWnoos WELL.l FINALLY DID IT EVEN IF I HAD TO U5E A LITTLE PRE55UTE � GLEE CLUBS SENIORS IN INTER-HIGH CHORUS Front row: Horowitz, Haley, Puglise. Second row: McMa¬ hon, Fineberg, Sidrane. With one eye on practicality and the other on amusement and recreation, each of Weaver’s clubs had another highly successful year. In spite of the trend toward after-school employment Weaver students took a breath to participate with their classmates in the increasing number of organizations within these portals. The masculine counterpart of the active Girls’ League was born this year with the inauguration, under the guidance of Mr. Melrose, of the Boys’ Club. Great interest was shown in the new organization as evidenced by the high percentage of boys joining the club after its conception. Our thanks go to special speakers and invited guests who helped to make our club activities more interesting; but our deepest appreciations go to our club advisors, who unselfishly sacrificed of their time and energies to make sure that each meeting went over just right” and that we never lacked something to do. We shall always remember our years at Weaver as having been a well balanced plan of studies and extra-curricula activities which made them some of the finest years of our lives. CAMERA CLUB LOOKOUT BUSINESS BOARD Seated, left to right: Newman, Slobodien, Fineberg, Fleischer, Mandile, Howell, Brown. Standing: Glass, McMahon, Horowitz, Rheiner, Zachs, Alexander, Shear, Joseph, Poriss, Rosenthal, Pisetsky, Epstein, Bass. LOOKOUT EDITORIAL BOARD Seated, left to right: Kindser, I. Kaufman, Lichtenbaum, Goldfarb, Keizerstein, Abramson. Second row: Bennett, Yellin, Sivo, Abramson, Winick, A. Kaufman, Solomon. Back row: Mr. Coracci, Smith, Gershman, McLeod, Lazinsk, White, Allen. MISS DIAZ AND HER ART PUPILS. _ n - wM.nm vj SsmgP MPM h frit . rj‘ BOYS’ LEADERS CORPS GIRLS’ LEADERS CORPS GIRLS’ BUSINESS CLUB MISS CONKLIN’S SPANISH CLASS OVERHEARD AT A MEETING OF— GIRLS’ LEAGUE— Will two strong, persuasive girls volunteer to collect” dues for the Girls’ League? GLEE CLUB AND CHOIR— Let’s see if we can’t get a crew up for Weaver Night. You volunteer, don’t you?” C.H.L.S.— Fascinating meeting, wasn’t it?”—(hm-m) censored! I really did read it!” LOOKOUT— Miss Hood, will we have another make-out session tonight?” ART-CRAFTS CLUB— Here comes Miss Diaz. You fellas keep your eyes on your sketching! ” BIOLOGY CLUBS— Hey, look what I’ve got on my slide—no, the little one.” My boy, you’ve made a startling discovery.” SPANISH CLUB PROGRAM Left to right: Pivnick, Mr. DeCanter, Mrs. DeCanter, Smith. FRENCH CLUB— Si vous ne voulez pas parler francais, ne parlez pas.” What did she j say? She said, ' No speaka da English’.” GIRLS ' BUSINESS CLUB— Who has a good suggestion for next month ' s meeting?” I have—cancel it! GIRLS ' LEADERS CORPS.— Were saved! An assembly Friday. HONOR SOCIETY— How many post cards did you sell?” Say, we may have student government. Our polls says ...” BOYS’ LEADERS CORPS— You didn’t lose your balance; you were pushed.” CAMERA CLUB— Why, your technique is all wrong; you took it on exposure? Why, with a flash, you could have ...” BOYS’ CLUB— The meeting has come to order. Hey, Marv, go out and tell Dick to leave her alone and come into the meeting.” THE IDEAL GIRL OF 1949 SHE SHOULD HAVE— Adele Keizerstein’s hair Elaine Maselli’s complexion Elaine Angelo’s eyes Joan Bartlett’s nose ■V, , Jean Callahan’s mouth Barbara Ascher’s teeth Gladys Fox’s dimples Sally Ellingwood’s smile Hope Haley’s voice Lois Krauss’ figure Isabelle Cecere’s athletic ability Bernice Cieri’s dancing ability Faith Levine’s poise Anita Tchaikow’s clothes Judith Horowitz’s tact Isolde Droemer’s artistic ability Rita Howell’s individuality Helen Johnson’s altruism Anna Mandile’s sincerity Janet Naboicheck’s wit Janet Zachs’ conscientiousness Barbara Reich’s congeniality Norma Lewis’ loyalty Shirley Bender’s personality Gloria Agnellino’s good nature Virginia DeMaio’s business ability THE IDEAL BOY OF 1949 HE SHOULD HAVE— Victor Macres’ hair John Malone’s complexion Robert Poulin’s eyes Umberto DelMastro’s nose Thomas Murphy’s mouth Richard Cashman’s teeth Saunder Weinstein’s dimples Frank Danello’s smile Sheldon Sidrane’s voice Donald O’Kane’s physique Umberto DelMastro’s athletic ability Robert Callahan’s dancing ability Kenneth Weinstein’s poise William Moore’s clothes Alan Nahum’s tact John McMahon’s artistic ability Salvatore Antogiovanni’s individuality Richard Levitsky’s altruism Louis Sambuco’s sincerity Donald Pivnick’s wit Morton Rheiner’s conscientiousness Nicholas Cecere’s congeniality Arthur Fleischer’s loyalty Harvey Seltzer’s personality James Carabillo’s good nature Jack Wachtel’s business ability ! ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The Portal of 1949 represents the collective efforts of many individuals. We, the editor and board, express our sincere gratitude to Mr. Jack Brown of O Toole and Co. for his time and cooperation in the handling of our Yearbook. Our capable photographers, Jack Rosenberg, Jack Roach, Constance Belle, Leonard Shechtman of the ’48 class, and Mr. Goss of Loring Studios, deserve our heartfelt thanks for their contributions to this book. Bouquets also go to our Art Department which rendered such able assistance through the services of Isolde Droemer, Rita Howell, John McMahon, Marilyn Hainsey, thank the Hartford Times for the use of two pictures. Thanks also go to Judith Horowitz for her contribution. PORTAL BOARDS TALK THINGS OVER. LOOKOUT TYPISTS Seated, left to right: Chia- putto, Maselli, Cecere. Stand¬ ing: Alexander, Hogan, Tom- aiuolo, McCullough. Portal Typists: Hogan, McCullough, Cecere, Tomaiuolo. 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Co-Educational College With Offerings on Both the Two-Year and Four-Year Levels Divisions of Engineering — Business Administration Liberal Arts Including Programs of Study in Accounting, Business Management, Chemistry, Drafting and Design, Engineering Science, English and Speech, Fine Arts, Mathematics, College Mathematics, Modern Languages, Physics, Psychology, Secretarial Science, Sociology. Education at HILLYER COLLEGE combines functional Training and cultural development with the threefold Purpose of better preparing young men and women for EARNING ... SERVING ... LIVING Sports and Social Activities All inquiries should be addressed DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS HILLYER COLLEGE HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 105 SLESS PHARMACY Simon I. Sless, B. Sc., Pharm. 721 Albany Avenue Hartford, Conn. NEW ENGLAND LAUNDRY Good Luck to the Class of ’49 COOPERMAN ' S MARKET Telephone 2-2852 1348 Albany Avenue Hartford, Conn. Telephone 2-3153 455 Homestead Avenue Hartford, Conn. TOM ' S AUTO SUPPLY — FEATURING — WESTFIELD COLUMBIA BICYCLES 325 Trumbull Street Hartford, Conn. Fashion Fabrics Upholstery Fabrics Drapery Fabrics Patterns and Trimmings Slip Covers and Drapes Custom Made MAIN FABRIC SHOP 979 Main Street Hartford, Conn. DEERFIELD MARKET Best Wishes to the Class of ’49 Anthony J. Amaio, Prop. SEARS, ROEBUCK and Co. A COMPLETE FOOD STORE” 1015 Albany Avenue Hartford, Conn. 80 State Street Hartford, Conn. ' ' Serving Connecticut Men and Boys for Over Fifty Years at the Same Location” You’ll Do Better at FINKELSTEIN ' S COMPLETE MEN’S and BOYS’ STORE 178 State Street Hartford, Conn. GOOD LUCK TO ALL! BEN ' S FRUIT SHOP Telephone 7-2810 1275 Albany Avenue Hartford, Conn. SPINELLI SUPER STORES, Inc. FIVE STORES IN HARTFORD 796 Albany Avenue Hartford, Conn. 106 GOOD LUCK KIDS ' May the coming years be happy and prosperous, and may you never know of wars and troubles as your brothers and sisters have. THRIFTY CLEANERS George Miller” 5-HOUR CLEANING SERVICE 1160 Albany Avenue 639 Blue Hills Ave. 127 New Britain Ave. Corner of Harold Corner of Broad BAY PATH SECRETARIAL SCHOOL 588 Longmeadow Street Longmeadow, Mass. Courses of Study: Executive Secretarial. . . Special. . . Medical Secretarial ... Summer Session TO THE CLASS OF 1949 The Compliments of HARTFORD EAST HARTFORD WEST HARTFORD 107 PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION Courses in Accountancy, Journalism, Secre¬ tarial Science, Commercial Teaching, Business Administration, Medical Secretarial. Best Wishes from BACHELOR DEGREES Catalogue Free on Request it RIDER COLLEGE GIRLS ' LEADER CORPS Founded 1865 TRENTON, N. J. i c Ar r ccT rD c — Ly4y UrrlCBKo — CLUB FRANCAIS Isabelle Cecere, President Ina Beizer, Vice-President Anna Mandile, Presidente Joan Poriss, Vice-Presidente Elaine Angelo, Secretary Nancy Newman, Secretaire Irene Senkewich, Treasurer Sheldon Sidrane, Tresorier CONGRATULATIONS from the WEAVER CHAPTER of the NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 108 THE NEW WEAVER BOYS ' CLUB Extends Best Wishes to THE CLASS OF ’49 WEAVER’S CHOICE LA SALLE DINER DINING — DANCING — WHOLESOME FUN 1505 ALBANY AVENUE HARTFORD, CONN. ‘podC i 109 FIRST in NEWS — FIRST in SPORTS H itetrtfflfi) Ctmfant Established in 1764 START EVERY DAY RIGHT Oldest Newspaper of Continuous Publication in the United States Congratulations to the Class of’49 The Officers and Members of THE GIRLS 1 BUSINESS CLUB CAROLINE HEWINS Gloria Spera, President LITERARY SOCIETY Isabelle Cecere, Vice Pres, and Treas. EXTEND GREETINGS TO ALL Joyce Tomaiuolo, Secretary Gloria Agnellino ) _ , Rita DiMella Execute Board Shirley Bender, President Lillian Pisetsky, Vice Pres, and Treas. Regina Shear, Secretary Best Wishes to the Graduating Class of 1949 from the WEAVER GIRLS ' LEAGUE no Greetings from the ART CRAFTS CLUB Compliments of MODEL MARKET Best Wishes to the Class of ’49 THE BOYS 1 LEADER CORPS NATHAN BAGGISH BAKERY M. Kiezerstein, Prop. 1344 Albany Avenue Hartford, Conn. ART CLOTHES SHOP MEN’S CLOTHING and FURNISHINGS Men’s Wear with an Art” SPECIALIZING IN FORMAL CLOTHES Renting for Students Telephone 7-2023 1069 Main Street Hartford, Conn. Congratulations CLASS 1949 from NEW ENGLAND FURRIERS, Inc. FUR OUTFITTERS for YOUNG WOMEN for OVER HALF A CENTURY 111 TTimr Whether it’s portraits, group pictures or action shots— you can depend on Loring for the finest in portraiture. Our expert staff is prepared to handle any photographic assignment—at prices that are always moderate. 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