Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1951 volume:

v N r y§ 3 • ’o?5cf5§$■ 1 1 . ■■H ... unforgettable thrills on the playing field ... ’ . . . the terrific trip in general FORE Ship ahoy, mates, and climb aboard the S. S. Weaver! The ’51 PORTAL swings open this year as a “porthole” through which you and posterity may view the illustrious exploits of our cher¬ ished high school days. This three-year cruise upon the sparkling seas of educa¬ tion and maturity has seemed an expe¬ rience almost too wonderful for expres¬ sion. However, the Board hopes this classbook, by phrase, picture, and paint, captures in essence fond memories of the voyage . . . long, serious hours of class study, unforgettable thrills on the playing field, club activities with wide- ‘. . . proms of inimitable splendor WORD spread interests, proms of inimitable splendor, the terrific trip in general we’ve each enjoyed. Yes, it’s been a de¬ termined, fun-filled journey, but just the start along life’s winding route. As we leave our craft now to launch new plans amid waters restless and omi¬ nously dark, pray that ours will he a world illuminated by the time-tested beacons — Knowledge and Understand¬ ing, Freedom and Peace. Then, we shall look hack always at the little green and white bark and say: “You served us well.” To one and all . . . bon voyage! — E. L. R. — long, serious hours of class study . . .” . . club activities with widespread inter¬ ests . . .” WEAVER DEDICATES THE 1951 PORTAL TO . . . MISS MAE DRESCHER ... who leaves an indelible impression of efficiency, sweet¬ ness, and sincerity upon all those with whom she has come in contact. Hers has been a genuine desire, through conscien¬ tious effort in and outside of classroom study, to fully prepare us for the future. Not only have her history courses been brisk and enlightening, but as well she richly deserves much credit for behind-the- scenes work in the smooth operation of the Projection Squad, one of the most vital school organizations. Weaver is extremely fortunate to possess such a fine teacher, highly admired and respected by the Class of 1951, who heartily wish for the con¬ tinued happiness and achievement of Miss Mae Drescher. Dedic Seniors on Projection Squad ation F.E.L s 1st Period Class MR. F. ELIOT LARRABEE ... an out- standing teacher, a talented leader, and a grand person. Through the years, his Eng¬ lish classes have been filled with lively dis¬ cussion, valuable philosophy, and quaint humor. As PORTAL editorial advisor, he has, by brilliant guidance and ability, aided immensely in producing classbooks of ever¬ lasting worth and substance. Then, too, the wonderful success and spirit of Class Night result from his expert handling and arranging of the program. However, above all, it is the generous assistance, the person¬ able friendliness, the congenial warmth which we, the Class of 1951, shall always remember embodied by Mr. F. Eliot Larra- bee. THE GOOD SHIP WEAVER Through the Seas of Education We have sailed for many years, And the straits have oft been stormy, And the crew had many fears. Aboard the S. S. Weaver High School With our journey almost through, Now it seems despite the hardships That the years have been too few. But from the galley to the cabins Of the good Ship Weaver High, (Room 300 to the lunchroom)— All the crew may say goodbye, For the ship is steaming onward And there looming in the dark Is the Port of Graduation Where the crew must disembark. There some greater cruise confronts And some further ports await. For we must leave the S. S. Weaver For the Vessel of Our Fate. us Mr, William F. Aitken For want of better words, the Class of ’51 offers a simple: “Thanks” to Principal William F. Aitken. Behind this deep appreciation lie recollections of his faith in the students and his sincere devotion to Wea¬ ver, of the spirited rallies and assemblies he led, and of the funior City Council and the school Student Government he so strongly supported. Mr. Aitken’s pride in the school, his warm tolerance, and his per¬ sonal integrity have greatly inspired all of us. In ’48, we set out side by side, a new skipper and a green crew. Owing largely to his fine skill and efforts, it has been, for the most part, smooth sailing. Together, we’ve ridden through the rough spots, enjoyed our victories, and turned out some prospective captains among us. Therefore, as we set sight on new horizons, it is with a touch of sadness and admiration that we bid a great skipper farewell. ' V It seems but yesterday that the Class of 1951 came to Weaver, a green crew, ready for a new venture. In the three short years that you have been here, your class has steered a good course making contribu¬ tions of worth and significance to your school. In this classbook message I want to extend the good wishes to each of you that it will be impossible to do personally on your graduation day. Wherever you take your place in the world of tomorrow, I hope that you can each contribute your share toward a better society, facing each new venture with enthusiasm, intelligence, and a high regard for your fel- lowmen. Though we bid you farewell as undergraduates, Weaver greets you as new alumni. We will always follow with interest your progress in life, and we wish success and happiness for each of you. WILLIAM F. AITKEN Principal GIRLS LEAGUE EXECUTIVE BOARD Seated, left to right: Jackson, Boleher, Bonadies. Standing: Cacase, Lee, Linden, Glazier, Hemingway. Mr. Ezra Melrose Vice-principal, math teacher, and friend, Mr. Ezra Melrose takes a sincere interest in all students, helping them individually with any problem. As a teacher, he is tops! We who have been in his classes shall al¬ ways remember his clear, concise explana¬ tions, his patience, and his untiring effort. Under Mr. Melrose’s supervision, the Boys’ Club has taken rapid strides during the past three years. Often seen working busily at his desk, he is never too busy to see someone seeking advice or information from him. We shall always remember his radiant warmth and understanding. BOYS ' CLUB OFFICERS Sincere, sagacious, and sympathetic can best describe Miss Goodwin, our Dean of Girls. Her guiding hand has led the way to success for many of the girls, and forever is she beside us with kindness and interest. She has been our inspiration to do well, giving us encouragement to strive forward and warmly praising our accomplishments. Through her constant aid and guidance, the Girls’ League continues to be one of the outstanding school organizations. Appreciation and affection accompany our regretful farewell. Left to right: P. DelMastro, Boccaccio, E. DelMastro, Campanelli, Whitehead. IN MEMORIAM Mr. Melvin G. Crowell was an English teacher of whose classes every one of his pupils was proud to be a member. We shall always remember him as a man with high standards of intellectual integrity, flawless taste, sound judgment, and an appreciation of things that really matter ... a man re¬ spected and admired by students and teach¬ ers alike because of his deep love for truth and beauty ... a man whose wonderful influence will remain for many, many years to come. Through the death of Mr. Hanson, Weaver lost an ideal teacher. He had an avid interest in his pupils and in return the pupils admired him. He was soft-spoken, but was always heard and respected. Mr. Hanson did his utmost to help “Beavers” adjust themselves to life outside of school. We Weaverites shall always remember his warm smile and genial companionship. Seated, left to right: Sloat, Lamson, Hoffman, Robbins, Greenberg, Reilly, Solomon. Second row: Friedman, Lizzi, Sattin, Bolcher, Lee, Pinney, Alberghini. Third row: Ettl, Magro, Milavsky, Kerchis, Goldberg, Sonnenblick, Andrus. Shirley Alberghini Eleanor Hoffman Beatrice Lee Tina Lizzi Cynthia Pinney Dorothy Sattin Louise Solomon Lawrence Andrus Arthur Goldberg Russell Kerchis Editor Edward Robbins PORTAL BOARDS Business Manager Arnold C. Greenberg Typist Hannah Preidman Photographers John Roach Jack Rosenberg Faculty Adviser L. Eliot Larrabee Faculty Adviser John A. Alibrio Edmund Sonnenblick Jane Bolcher Jacquelyn Lrench Sophie Lamson Joan Reilly Gloria Sloat Joseph Ettl Valentino Magro Ronald Milavsky Roach Rosenberg JOHN A. ALIBRIO, B.ED. Machine Shop Teachers’ College of Conn. Small fellow with a big heart. RUSSELL D. BAKER, B.S. Biology Mass. State College His classes are lively and interest¬ ing. MARION A. CASE Stenography Typing Chandler Normal School Sound business tutelage. CHARLES A. ANDREWS, B.S. Guidance, Mechanical Drawing Fitchburg Teachers’ College Always willing and anxious to help. HARRIET D. BEST, M. A. Guidance, History Mt. Holyoke College Tactful and sympathetic advisor. EDGAR A. CARRIER, B.A. Mathematics Middlebury College “Gee-Ah’m-a-Tree . . .” WALTER C. ASCHENBACH, M.A. English University of Connecticut “I ' ll make a note of it.” JENNETTE BODURTHA, B.A. Biology Mt. Holyoke College Perseverance and assurance. SAMUEL BRONSTEIN, M.A. Algebra, Geometry Trinity College Easy manner and friendly smile. HAROLD B. CLAPP, M.A. Mathematics Bates College ‘Try to work it out yourself.” PORTIA E. CLOUGH, B.S. Home Economics Framingham Teachers’ College “Now, girls . . EMILLE J. COMEAU, B.S. ED. Shop Fitchburg Teachers’ College Weaver bids you welcome. GENEVIEVE W. CONKLIN, M.A. Spanish, Latin St. Elizabeth College “Muy bien ... MILLARD S. DARLING, M. ED. Guidance Amherst College “About those scholarships ... NICHOLAS C. CORACCI, B.A. Shorthand and Typing Bryant College “Don’t erase and don ' t strike over!” ALBERT V. DEBONIS, M.A. English Trinity College A welcome addition to Weaver. ROBERT P. CUNNINGHAM, B.B.A. Office Practice Northeastern University Efficient and tireless worker. REGINALD G. DEVAUX Music Providence College Put Weaver Night back in the limelight. PHILIP H. DOW, M.A. Sciences Bates College “Talking will get you demerits!” FORTUNATA Y. FARANDA, B.S. Home Economics Columbia University Small, amiable, and dynamicl GRETCHEN B. HARPER, B.A. Latin W ellesley College “Procrastination is the thief of time.” MAE DRESCHER, M.A. History Mt. Holyoke College Most helpful and thorough. LILLIAN R. ERICKSON, B.A.E. Art Rhode Island School of Design Good-natured and even-tempered. WILLARD B. GREEN, B.S.E. Music New York State Teachers’ College “Play the right notes right.” GEORGE F. HALFORD, M.B.A. Commercial Subjects Boston University Excuse the lady, please.” NINA L. HARTIN, M.A. English Mt. Holyoke College Always ready with a smile and helping hand. ELIZABETH B. HASELTON Librarian Rockford College Library benefitted by her quiet ef¬ ficiency. DOROTHY E. HOOD, M.A. English Mt. Holyoke College “In comparison with England, . . .” F. ELIOT LARRABEE, M.A. English Wesleyan University Anon, as Shakespeare says . . . E. ALLAN MAINES, B.A. Chemistry, Physics University of Maine Warmly admired and respected by all. CHARLES F. HORVATH, M.A. Coach University of Connecticut Achieved brilliant success with the Big Green. MARY G. LEVY, M.A. Commercial Geography, Guidance New York University Sweet and anxious to be a friend. JAMES S. MALONEY, M.A. Sciences Fordham University Windsor ' s loss is Weaver’s gain.’’ MARIE A. JOHNSTON, B.A. French Radcliffe College “Taisez-vous, mes elevesl ELVIRA M. LORD, M.A. English Moravian College Have you been checked off in your theme book?’’ LILLIAN M. MANSFIELD, M.A. History Mt. Holyoke College “When l was down in North Caro¬ lina, ...” JOHN B. McGILL, M.S. Physical Education, Democracy University of Illinois “Victory—10% ability, 90% spirit 1 .” CLAIRE NORTON, B.S. School Psychologist College of St. Theresa Ironed out many rough spots. G. HAPGOOD PARKS, M. ED. Chemistry, Physics Clark University If you’d only taken Physics . . . ELINOR MOSES, M.A. English Columbia University “TO BE never takes an object!” MONA O’HARA, M.A. English Smith College “Not in the corridors!” ESTHER PHILLIPS, M.A. French Bates College N’est-ce pas?” FRANCES L. MULLANS, B.A. Spanish Middlebury College Es eso ... M. NELSON OWEN, M.A. English Lehigh University Suave and soft-spoken Columbia University A vivacious and bubbling personali¬ ty. JOHN D. PREU Art Pratt Institute A regular guy well-liked by all. RUTH STEINMUELLER Librarian New Haven State Teachers’ Col¬ lege Pert newcomer to Weaver CLAYTON F. SHUFELT, M.A. Music New York State Teachers’ College. Guiding light of the Merry Melody Makers. ARLINE A. TURNER, M.A. History Wellesley College She knows her historyl FRANK J. STEEVES, M.A. Mechanical Drawing Driver Education Fitchburg Teachers’ College Always willing to undertake new projects. FRANK M. VAN SCHAACK, M.A. English Lebanon Valley College Pleasant and sincere. WAYLAND F. WALCH, B.A. Sciences Middlebury College A little drill work now ... WILLIAM R. WARING, B.B.A. Commercial Subjects Boston University Staunch and enthusiastic advisor of A.A. ELEANOR M. WHITNEY, M.A. Physical Education Columbia University “I’m proud of my Leader Corps.” MIRETTA L. BICKFORD, B.A. History University of Maine Listen, my children . . .” COLIN T. WILSON, M. ED. Physical Education Springfield College Sprinters, take your mark ...” ALICE J. Me GILLICUDDY, M.A. Commercial Subjects Boston University Attractive and sophisticated busi¬ ness woman. ARTHUR F. WINSLOW, M.A. Social Studies University of Maine Known for his dry sense of humor. Mr. Williams The college listed is the institution where teachers did their undergradu¬ ate work. The degree is the highest attained and in many cases was awarded hy some other college or university. Jasper MARY E. FLEMING, R.N. Nurse St. Francis Hospital Pleasing and friendly personality. OFFICE STAFF MARJORIE H. SEXTON AGNES E. SINNOT DORIS L. PRESTON MRS. LILLIAN K. FRIEDMAN MRS. ROSE C. YUSH JASPER HOWARD J. HOWARD WILLIAMS Joseph Ettl Joel Gordon Theresa Champ President John Carter T reasurers Marshalls Historians Joan Reilly Francis Kelliher Edward Robbins Valedictorian Arnold C. Greenberg Salutatorian Edmund Sonnenbilck Orator Edward Magner Essayist Judith Pauli Testator Edgar Beckham T estatrix Ruth Cohen Prophet Edwin Leopold Prophetess Rhea Salsburg Chairman of Reception Mary Cacase Chairman Senior Banquet Valentino Magro Seated, left to right: North, Greenberg, Yellin. Standing: Fontana, Stavis, Urofsky. STUDENT GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE BOARD Seated, left to right: Cacase, Reilly, Carter, Ettl, Champ. Standing: Cohen, Robbins, Leopold, Kelliher, Gordon, Beckham, Magro, Paul. Front row: Salsburg. CLASS OFFICERS WAVCK- NOMINATING COMMITTEE First row, left to right: Dolgin, Solomon, Champ, Second row: Hurwitz, Levine, Rosen¬ blatt, Yellin. Third row: Rosenberg, Beckham, Kane, McCoy. SENIOR JR. CITY COUNCIL Left to right: Urofsky, Beckham, Greenberg, Robbins. (Not in picture— Glassman.) PROJECTION SQUAD WEAVER Seated, left to right: Quirk, Pessin, North, Gaudreau. First row: Wachtel, Burns, Fleish¬ man, Davis. Second row: DiBenedetto, Biederman, Nelson, Schechner. Third row: Robbins, Schwartz, Yellin, Sonnenblick, Greenberg, Mr. Parks. ' v :- ANTHONY ABRUZZO “Tony” ... a free and easy fellow ... a real “Don Juan” with women . . . well built with a Wave in his hair after many attempts! . . . years at Weaver were “a lot of fun.” Leader Corps. ANNIE ADAMS “Sis” ... a miss we missed in ’50! . . . enjoys singing in choir and teaching Sunday School . . . collects recipes, which fits in well with future—marriage! Girls’ League. SHIRLEY ALBERGHINI “Beginki” . . . usually seen smiling with sparkling eyes . . . good sense of humor . . . keenly interested in sports and good music . . . dared to take Sr. Math! Choir; Glee Club; Honor So¬ ciety; Leader Corps; Girls ' League; PORTAL Board. LOIS ALEXANDER “Mischief” . . . excellent bookkeeper . . . basketball play¬ er who sinks every shot! . . . hits a homer anytime . . . known for sense of humor . . . collects Irish records . . . hopes to become policewoman! Choir; LOOKOUT Typist. REJANE ALLAIRE “Regi . . . cute Fall River Immigrant! . . . innocent big brown eyes . . . shy and quiet . . . loves classical music and reading . . . “Weaver most en¬ joyable” . . . come to “Rejane’s Beauty Salon.” French Club; Girls’ League. RICHARD ANDELMAN “Dick” . . . quiet fellow but a likeable lad . . . very earnest . . . good sense of humor . . . maintains a mild interest in old coins and an avid interest in young ladies! Choir; Clubs: Boys’, Glee. LAWRENCE ANDRUS “Larry” . . . that sense of humor! . . . television fiend . . . those curly eyelashes, girls, take notice! ... to fill pre¬ scriptions in 1960 . . . “Best years of my life, so far!” Choir; Clubs: Boys’, Dra¬ matic, Glee, Physics; Honor So¬ ciety; Jr. Usher; PORTAL Board. JOAN ANGELO Joanie” . . . ladylike and soft-spoken . . . attractive red¬ head . . . demure and sweet . . . conscientious, warm, and friendly . . . neat dresser . . . always willing to help out. Business Club; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Leader Corps. ELEANOR ANNELLI “Betty” to her many friends . . . always full of fun . . . sewing a favorite hobby, for she’s planning to be a house¬ wife! . . . vows she will never forget Weaver years. Girls’ League. JOAN ANTUPIT “Joanie” . . . blonde, cute, and a true friend to all . . . quiet, sweet, and always ready with a friendly smile . . . thinks Weaver was just swell. Camera Club; Girls’ League. CARROL BACHAND Usually seen with “Jeanne” . . . likes the lighter side of school life . . . wished awful demerit system would be dis¬ continued! . . . top notch square dancer . . . quite the joker . . . always ready for a laugh. Girls’ League. MILLICENT BACHRACH “Mimi” . . . likes to knit . . . loves vacations! . . . fast accurate typist who always wears something different . . . usually seen laughing . . . liked junior year best . . . wants to be of¬ fice worker or housewife! Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. DANUTE BALCIU NAS “Danny” . . . attractive and willing to try . . . easy to get along with . . . ready and wait¬ ing smile for all . . . badminton enthusiast . . . takes life ser¬ iously . . . future plans, col¬ lege. Girls’ League. DAVID BAREN “Dave” ... on the short side, but dangerous! . . . equals any female in conversation! . . . “sends” people with harmonica . . . enjoys popular music, bands, singers, and dancing . . . carefree with money? Choir; Choraliers; Clubs: Boys ' , Glee. WILMA BARNER “Bewildered” . . . always smiling . . . finds life a bar¬ rel of fun . . . popular with both sexes . . . devil’s partner! . . . hopes to attend secretarial school. F.P.A.; Girls ' League. SELMA BECKER Weaver wall seem incomplete without “Sel’s” hearty chuckle . . . famous for her wonderful sense of humor . . . thinks Weaver years went “Too fast” . . . loves music, especially Mario Lanza. Clubs: Business, Spanish; Girls’ League. EDGAR BECKHAM “Beck” ... a popular Yan¬ kee fan . . . personality plus . . . smart but a “barrel” of fun uses Lookout passes to ask girls to dances! . . . combined a good education with fun . . . plans include psychiatry. Choirs: Inter-High, Chorali¬ ers, Weaver; Clubs: Boys’, Bio¬ logy, Glee; Honor Society; Jr. Council, LOOKOUT (Editor); Boys’ State. SIDNEY BENNETT “Sid” . . . athletic type . . . sharp dresser . . . interested in outdoor life . . . very popular with opposite sex . . . rides to school in a car! . . . plans call for air conditioning . . . that we could use in Weaver! Leader Corps. MARTHA BENTLEY “Marta” . . . beautiful blonde hair and smooth complexion . . . adept at painting statuettes ... interested especially in a cer¬ tain army fellow . . . enjoyed Weaver except for demerits and homework! Girls’ League. ALVIN BERGER “Al” . . . dark-haired, friend¬ ly lad . . . likes music and dancing . . . very good man on the sax . . . hopes to be a pharmacist . . . just right for the job! Band; Boys’ Club; Leader Corps; Orchestra. MELVIN BERKON “Mel” . . . Mr. Businessman . . . likeable, easy-going carrot top . . . ambition to see those Yankees lose a couple! . . . good luck to an aspiring fur¬ niture store owner. Boys’ Club. RHODA BERNSTEIN “Rho” .. . . violinist of accom¬ plishment . . . quite reserved and responsible . . . faithful worker ... a gal with ability . . . loves to speak Spanish! . . . Dental Hygiene at college, her future. Choir; Choraliers; Clubs: Bio¬ logy, Dramatic, Glee, Spanish; Girls’ League; Orchestras: All- City, Weaver. HARVEY BIEBER “Beaver” . . . rather quiet lad . . . chuckles easily . . . especial¬ ly interested in writing . . . plans to attend specialized school . . . future will find “Harv” a success in some en¬ terprise. Boys’ Club. CATHERINE BLANCHETTE “Cathy” . . . everybody’s friend . . . excels in all work . . . meets all obstacles with open mind . . . picture of inno¬ cence . . . secretary or book¬ keeper in future plans . . . will always remember Weaver. Clubs: Business, Ingleside; Girls’ League. RAYMOND BLINN “Blinky” . . . quiet and well- liked . . . athletic type . . . en¬ joys baseball . . . Hartford Trade his next school . . . thought Weaver was great and lots of fun . . . good luck, ‘“Ray.” Boys ' Club. CARYL BLUE “Joannie” . . . tall and well- dressed . . . finds volleyball en¬ joyable . . . good mixer with both sexes . . . plans further development of culinary and home making arts. Girls ' League. PAUL BOCCACCIO “Boccach” . . . strictly Weav¬ er’s Lou Costello ... a dark¬ haired ball of comedy . . . liked by all . . . ardent team manager and orchestra mem¬ ber . . . make mine nonsense! Choir; Choraliers; Clubs: Boys’, Glee; Orchestra; Manag¬ er: Baseball, Basketball, Foot¬ ball. JANE BOLCHER “Janey” ... a twinkle in her eye and a heart to match! . . . popular, unassuming miss . . . loaded with spirit . . . future secretary who’ll always remember Girls’ State! Leader Corps. Girls’ League; (Pres.); Jr. Red Cross. GEORGE BRAZEL, JR. “Slim” . . . how’s the wea¬ ther up there? . . . fun-loving out-doorsman . . . farming is in his future . . . fretted that we should have two lunch per¬ iods a day! Boys’ Club. DORIS BROCKMAN “Dot” . . . enjoys sketching . . . quiet, reserved, and has many friends . . . takes life seriously but manages to have her fun . . . “Best days of my life!” Clubs: Art-Crafts, Biology, Ingleside; Girls’ League. BEVERLY BRODRIB “Bev” . . . really easy on the eyes . . . tall and slim ... a lady in all respect,: ... an ardent sports fan and terrific dancer . . . years at Weaver greatly enjoyed. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Business; Girls’ League. MARIE BURKE Marie . . . good-natured . . . loves baseball and football . . . wants to be a secretary . . . good sport . . . enjoyed stay at Weaver. Business Club; Girls’ League. JOHN BROW “Ja ck’’ . . . tall and lanky . . . one of “the boys’’ . . . Weaver footballer . . . sports, his hob¬ by .. . takes an interest in girls . . . joining military service . . . thought school “a lot of fun.” Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Leader Corps; Teams: Football, Basket¬ ball. MARY CACASE Mary . . . all-around girl . . . happy-go-lucky . . . classy chas¬ sis with clothes to match! . . . can really give out with cheers . . . speed demon, at stenogra¬ phy (that is)! Cheerleader (Capt.); Choir; Chibs: Business, Glee, Ingle- side; Girls’ League. DORIS BROWN “Slow Poke” . . . jovial . . . just can’t control that smile . . . personality plus . . . always in a hurry . . . future includes hairdressing . . . “Will miss you all.” Choirs: Inter-High, Weaver; Girls ' League; Glee Club. PETER CAESAR “Pete” . . . quiet, becoming smile, and jet black hair . . . an enthusiastic sports follower . . . uses books to fill desk! . . . plans to come, see, and conquer a business. Clubs: Boys’ Glee, Letter; Choir; Manager: Baseball, Bas¬ ketball, Football. MICHAEL CAMPANELLI “Mike” . . . swell guy . . . pleasing personality . . . fun to be with . . . sharp dresser . . . good dancer . . . prominent member of our voyage . . . extra-curricular activities, wo¬ men! Boys’ Club (Treas.) RICHARD CANDELA “Count” . . . carries a lot of “weight” in school activities .. . excellent thespian material . . . always in good humor . . . fu¬ ture? You guessed it! radio and stage production, but dramatic school first. Choir; Clubs: Art-Crafts, Boys’, Dramatic. MARY BRUMM Mary . . . always ready with a helping hand . . . ardent sports fan . . . pretty red locks . . . a future “Angel of Mercy” . . . will certainly brighten up many patients. Girls’ League; Leader Corps. ELDRED BURGESS “Butch” . . . one of “the boys” . . . somewhat shy when girls go by! . . . handy with a basketball and golf clubs . . . good luck, “Pro”! Boys’ Club; Golf Team. (. JOAN CARABILLO “Joan” ... a good friend to all . . . efficient worker with musical interests . . . neat as a •pin . . . sincere and conscien¬ tious .. . plans to be a secre¬ tary. Business Club; Girls’ League. PATRICIA CLARKE “Patsy” . . . twinkling eyes and sweet smile . . . full of pep . . . frank . . . lover of music . . . oh, how that girl does twirl (her baton, that is!) Accompanist for Glee Club, Choir, Choraliers; Band Major¬ ette; Girls’ League. JOHN CAREY “Jack” . . . all-around good fellow . . . has made loads of good friends ... his red hair is the envy of many . . . good luck in a successful future. Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Golf Team. JEROME CLIFFORD “Cliff” . . . tall with dark unruly hair . . . deep voiced . . . a profound thinker . . .com¬ mends Weaver for friendliness . . . working toward college education. Boys’ Club. JOHN CARTER “Duke” . . . tall and hand¬ some ... a real sharp dresser . . . just as good with a basket¬ ball as with a paint brush . . . popular with everybody, espec¬ ially the “females.” Basketball Team; Clubs: Art- Crafts (Treas.), Glee, Boys’, Letter; Choir; Choraliers. THERESA CHAMP “Dee” . . . sharp dresser . . . cute and popular with both sexes . . . excellent dancer, tap and ballroom . . . great fun to be with . . . plans to teach danc¬ ing. Choir; Clubs: Business, Dra¬ matic, Glee; Girls’ League. LAWRENCE C LIMAN “Cheeto” . . . tall and dark . . . plays a torrid trumpet . . . excellent dancer . . . personal¬ ity plus . . . good driver? . . . enjoys band work . . . crazy about students, school, and teachers?! Bands: All-City, All-State, Weaver (Pres.); Boys’ Club; Orchestra. STANLEY CLYMER “Stash” . . . quiet, friendly fellow . . . minds his own busi¬ ness . . . one of the lunchroom toll collectors!” . . . gymnastic performer who offers “no com¬ ment” on years at Weaver! Boys’ Club; Leader Corps. LOIS CHERNIACK “Rusty” ... a brown-haired, hazel-eyed miss with loads of personality . . . plans for the future include business college . . . likes to sketch and dance. Art-Crafts Club; Girls’ Lea¬ gue. ARTHUR COHEN “Art” . . .sincere and thoughtful to all . . . business¬ like . . . pleasing personality . . . girls are his weakness! . . . good sense of humor . . . perfect gentleman. Bands: Weaver, All-City; Boy’s Club. RUTH COHEN “Ruthie” . . . cute and viv¬ acious . . . assets include dim¬ ples and a smooth figure . . . bright and pleasing personality . . . possesses true Weaver spirit . . . future plans include col¬ lege. Cheerleader; Leader Corps; Choir; Girls’ League; Jr. Prom Committee (Co-chairman); LOOKOUT Circulation Staff. WARREN CONNOLLY King Kong’’ . . . footballer . . . one of the boys” . ... loves girls, dancing, and parties . . . future plans include navy career . . . had fun at Weaver. Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Football Team. ELLIOT CRAMER A quiet fellow but friendly . . . ardent chess player . . . interested in sports and sciences . . . plans for future include at¬ tending engineering school. Clubs: Boys ' , Physics, Span¬ ish; Cross-Country Team; Honor Society. JOHN CUYLER “Turkey” . . . tall, good- natured, and modest . . . always ready for a good joke . . . star center on basketball team . . . . . . plans to attend Virginia State. Basketball Team (Capt.); Clubs: Boys’, Letter. JANE CONROY Janie” . . . sweet, cute, and quiet . . . always finds time to say hello . . . loyal supporter of all teams . . . her future goal is business school . . . her future success guaranteed. Art-Crafts; Girls’ League. EDWARD DALY “Ed” . . . carefree fellow . . . always ready for a good laugh . . . usually has the right an¬ swer at the tip of his tongue . . . looking forward to the University of Connecticut. Boys ' Club. LOUIS CORDOVA “Lou” . . . friendly disposi¬ tion . . . short, quiet, and easy¬ going . . . interested in airplan¬ es .. . had three enjoyable years at Weaver . . . plans to enter the service. Boys’ Club. JEAN DARLING “Jeannie” . . . usually seeing Red” . . . petite brunette . . . can often be found at Weaver football games . . . seems quiet, until you get to know her! Leader Corps; Girls’ League. MARVIN CORDOVA Mickey” . . . joker supreme . . . we’ll never forget that famous laugh . . . renowned for his trumpet tooting . . . future undecided but will succeed at anything with his sense of hu¬ mor. Bands: All-City, Weaver; Clubs: Boys’, Physics; Orches¬ tra. AUDREY DAVIDSON “Aud” . . . noted for singing ability . . . keenly interested in music . . . always in a hurry . . . sincere . . . smart dresser . . . “these years went by like a whiz!” Choirs: Inter-High, Weaver, Choraliers; Clubs: Art-Crafts, Glee; Girls’ League. BEVERLY DAVIDSON “Bev” . . . friendly, fair-hair¬ ed lass . . . noted for ready smile and those big blue eyes . . . feels life at Weaver was “nice while it lasted” . . . plans include office work . . . some secretary. Business Club; Girls’ League. PATRICIA DEACON “Dolly” . . • tall . . . cute clothes . . . lively . . . enjoys many sports . . . hopes to at¬ tend St. Joseph’s College . . . thinks everything about Weaver was perfect! Business Club; Girls’ League. ALBERT DE COZIO “Al” . . . taciturn but deter¬ mined . . . fine Leader Corps product ... a born acrobat and dancer with hopes of grocery store management . . . the best to the best! Boys’ Club; Leader Corps. JOHN DE GREGORIO “Johnny” . . . serious, deter¬ mined individual . . . always “armed” with a pencil . . . enjoyed Weaver’s friendliness and athletics . . . stairway sys¬ tem still confusing! . . . next stop, U. Conn.! Boys’ Club; Basketball Squad. EMILIO DEL MASTRO “Del” . . . well liked . . . great sport . . . Weaver’s quar¬ terback . . . expects to further education . . . one of “the boys” . . . enjoyed school, its athletic program, and freedom in halllways immensely! Boys’ Club (Pres.); A. A. (Pres.); T earns: Football, Basketball. DORIS DeMEO Doris . . . top-notch dancer . . . sincere smile . . . known for bangs and big brown eyes . . enjoyed years at Weaver... soon to become an office work¬ er. Ingleside Club; Girls’ Lea¬ gue. MARY DiMANNO “Red” . . . you can always find a sparkle in her big bright eyes! . . . takes pleasure in dancing and singing . . . loads of fun to be with . . . plans secretarial work. Girls’ League. THERESA DiMELLA Theresa . . . cute as they come . . . a perfect queen . . . quiet, friendly manner . . . admired by many . . . thought years at Weaver “fun and fascinating.” Leader Corps; Girls’ League. FRED DiMEO Fred . . . good sport . . . well liked . . . Weaver’s plunging fullback . . . takes special in¬ terest in sports . . . wants to don a Navy uniform . . . had a wonderful time at Weaver. Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Teams: Football, Track. JACK DiNOT “Jackie” . . . short and friend¬ ly ... an ardent Yankee fan (good luck!) . . . would like to make a lot of money and buy a car (who wouldn’t!) . . . considered his sophomore year most enjoyable . . . interested in the newspaper business. Boys’ Club. JOYCE DOBIN Joyce . . . quiet but real hard worker at anything that didn’t require homework! . . . thought years at Weaver were wonderful . . . will take up Business Ad¬ ministration in college. Biology Club; Girls’ L eague. BARBARA DOLGIN “Bobbie” . . . proof that good things come in small packages . . . pretty, vivacious, and full of fun . . . enjoys sing¬ ing and dramatics . . . headed for psychology at U. Conn. Choir; Choraliers; Clubs: Dramatic, French, Glee; Girls’ League; Nominating Commit¬ tee. EDWARD DOLINSKY “Eddie” . . . amateur radio technician . . . fishing fan . . . there’s work in “Ed’s” imme¬ diate future, possibly radio . . . thought years at Weaver “pretty fair.” Boys ' Club; LOOKOUT Typ¬ ist. VIRGINIA DONOFRIO “Ginny” . . . the girl with model aspirations . . . tall and slim with a winning smile . . . appreciates good music . . . en¬ joys baseball . . . should make a top-notch secretary. Clubs: Business, Ingleside; Girls’ League; LOOKOUT Business Board. GLORIA ECKEL Blonde with plenty of poise . . . attractive figure and cute clothes, some combination! . . . enjoys painting in her spare time ... a business career beck¬ ons . . . another insurance girl. Girls ' League. NOAH EDELSTEIN “Swabby” . . . friendly, quiet, and lively . . . noted for no demerits (just hasn’t been caught!) . . . enjoys playing with his car ... a chemistry student of superior quality ... would like to study bugs at U. Conn.! Choir; Clubs: Boys’, Glee. CHARLES EDGECOMB “Charlie” . . . industrious, serious-minded young man . . . formerly of H.P.H.S. . . . has done a bit of traveling and plans to do more . . . left at the half- year. Boys’ Club. JAMES ELLIS “Jim” . . . pompadour plus . . . good sense of humor . . . collects records and books . . . popular with both sexes . . . enjoys water sports, especially at Ocean Beach! . . . Siamese twin of “Norm” . . . future in business or psychiatry. Choir; Choraliers; Clubs: Biology, Boys’, Dramatic, French, Glee; Honor Society; LOOKOUT News Editor. JOSEPH ETTL “Joe” . . . masculine super¬ man with brains . . . great guy . . . honest and sincere . . . contributed a great deal to Weaver . . . future in electrical engineering. Clubs: Boys’, French; Honor Society; Leader Corps (Pres.) DOROTHY FALVEY “Dotty” . . . always giggling . . . makes friends easily . . . likes boys and “bop” records . . . hopes to be a telephone operator . . . enjoyed every min¬ ute of Weaver. Girls’ League; Ingleside Club. was 1 Morning, afternoon, or evening, there was always time for athletics . . . something for everybody, whether in the gym or audi¬ torium ... we midshipmen on the Weaver were ready, willing, and able to enjoy our sports. JOSEPHINE FARETRA “Jo” ... a true Weaverite . . . cute as they come . . . neat and sweet . . . spends spare time (what there is of it!) collecting coins ... a future cake deco¬ rator. Girls’ League; lngleside Club; Leader Corps. ROBERT FARRELL “Bob” . . . blond and boister¬ ous ... a curly-headed fire¬ cracker! . . . well liked . . . good worker . . . fishing enthusiast who’d like better attendance at Beaver ball games . . . college ahead. Boys’ Club; Football Team. HENRY FELIE “Hank” . . . tall, blond, and handsome . . . good-natured . . . always wise cracking . . . en¬ joys hunting, fishing, gymnas¬ tics, and basketball . . . Weaver footballer . . . likes Weaver’s spirit at games . . . “very enjoy¬ able time here.” Boys’ Club; Football Team; Leader Corps. JED FIERBERG Jed . . . handsome, amiable lad . . . Oh! that Oldsmobile! . . . future veterinarian . . . Weaver will miss his broad grin and great personality . . . we wish him well. ROSE FIORITA “Ro” . . . quiet and well liked . . . usually seen at the Skating Palace! . . . expects to take up office work . . . had three en¬ joyable years at Weaver. Girls’ League. JANET FISH “Jan” . . . tall, sweet, and friendly ... a charming smile . . . likes to make friends . . . a pal to all . . . an ambitious worker . . . extremely good- natured . . . good luck, “Jan”. Girls’ League; Honor Society; Leader Corps. JOHN FITZGERALD “Fitzy” . . . cause of many study hall teachers’ insomnia . . . genuine lady’s man . . . always that sharp comeback and shy grin . . . Oh! that beautiful Buick! Boys’ Club. JOSEPH FITZGERALD “Fitzy” . . . small, dark, and good-looking . . . muscle man (in the gym, that is!) . . . mess hall milk man . . . quiet indus¬ trious lad who enjoyed Weaver very much. Boys’ Club; Leader Corps. NORMAN FLEISHMAN “Norm” . . . quiet, serious, and conscientious ... a winning smile and smooth silky hair . . . likes money, but modest with opposite sex! . . . enjoyed the little homework he had! . . . plans call for college. Boys ' Club; Honor Society. ETHEL FLITT “Et” . . . petite and cute . . . a friendly smile . . . piano en¬ thusiast . . . enjoyed Weaver, but glad to be through! . . . liked by everyone . . . loads of luck. Girls’ League. JOSEPHINE FONTANA “Joy” . . . really lives up to her nickname! . . . active in sports . . . noted for her cheer- ing ability . . . usually seen smiling or on roller skates! . . . headed for stenographic work. Business Club (Pres.); Girls’ League; Leader Corps. MELVIN FRIEDLAND “Mel” or “Booby” . . . avid sports fan . . . known for 8:29 arrivals . . . usually seen with newspaper (sports page, of course!) . . . aspirant to business position . . . junior vice-presi¬ dent, at least! CONSTANCE FOSTER “Connie” . . . all-around good kid ... an ardent Weaverite and sports fan . . . keen sense of humor . . . takes everything in her stride . . . known for her carefree happy-go-lucky nature. Girls’ League. FRANCES FRIERY “Fran” . . . alarming redhead! . . . active in sports . . . frank¬ ness of manner . . . has a mind of her own . . . quiet and re¬ served . . . “Weaver enjoyable!” Clubs: F.P.A., French; Girls’ League. WILLIAM FRANK “Bill” . . . tall, dark, and handsome . . . one of the guys . . . modest and sincere friend . . . liked by all . . . girls, watch out! . . . headed for college. Boys’ Club; Football Team; Nominating Committee. DOMINIC FULCO “Dom” . . . friendly, jovial fellow . . . full of fun . . . liked by all acquainted with him . . . attended H.P.H.S. but Weaver is “home” . . . headed for U. Conn, in the fall. Boys’ Club. JOHN GALLINA “Chico” . . . long and dark . . . sports fan . . . active in C.Y.O. and Boys’ Brigade . . . plans to enter college . . . en¬ joyed friendliness of Weaver students . . . feels more dances are needed! Boys’ Club; Teams: Cross- Country, Track. ALICE GANDZA “Al” . . . Weaver’s glamour girl . . . tall, slim, and fair . . . loves to dance . . . chic and usually dressed in the height of fashion. Girls’ League. HANNAH FREIDMAN Weaver’s poet laureate who’s ready with a verse for every oc¬ casion . . . always friendly and smiling . . . will miss Weaver deeply . . . bound for business career. Choirs: Inter-High, Chora- liers, Weaver; Clubs: Art-Crafts, Business, Glee; Girls’ League; PORTAL Typist. JACQUELYN FRENCH “Jackie” . . . one of Weaver’s most enthusiastic seniors . . . wants the best for her green team girls in Sport Night . . . thinks years in Weaver were wonderful and unforgettable! Girls’ League; Leader Corps (Pres.); PORTAL Business Board. yr RONALD GARDE “Ronnie” . . . quiet and friendly . . . takes special interest in girls and golf . insurance field . . time at Weaver. Clubs: Letter, Team. . . may enter . had a good Boys’; Golf JOHN GARDNER “House-date-jake” . . . willing to lend a hand . . . can be seri¬ ous, but has lighter side . . . enjoys collecting pictures . . . special interests—his future! . . . plans for the future—success. Leader Corps. SHEILA GEYER “She” . . . athletic but artis¬ tically inclined . . . finds life worth living . . . one of the best . . . liked by all . . . known for snoozes in English Class! . . . future includes art school. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Spanish; Girls’ League; Leader Corps. JOHN GILLEN “Johnnie” . . . good-natured and well liked . . . enjoys base¬ ball . . . plans to do insurance work . . . years at Weaver “Best of my life!” Boys’ Club; LOOKOUT Head Typist. LUCILLE GARRETT “Peggy” . . . pleasing person¬ ality with disposition to match . . . enjoys drawing and athletics of all sorts . . . considering nursing career . . . “Weaver ' s wonderful.” (teachers included!) Girls’ League. MELVIN GINSBERG “Ginzie” ... a whiz on the chessboard but without the beard! . . . plans to do some “checkmating” at U. Conn. . . . quiet and slightly shy but really a friendly guy. Clubs: Boys’, Physics, F.P.A. BEVERLY GEETTER “Bev” . . . possessor of quiet but sincere nature . . . adorable dimples ... a friendly disposi¬ tion . . . dark hair . . . shy smile . . . future plans include college . . . best of everything to a sweet gal. Girls’ League. ABRAHAM GLASSMAN “Abe” . . . great guy with lots of friends . . . modest and sincere . . . good worker . . . famous for political speeches and the path he wore through Keney Park! . . . college in off¬ ing. Clubs: Boys’, Glee, F.P.A.; Choir; Track Team. ELAINE GERBER One of the better known girls around school . . . brown hair and big blue eyes . . . sparkling smile . . . usually seen surrounded by her group of ad¬ mirers. Cheerleader; Choir; Clubs: Biology, Dramatic, French, Glee; Girls’ League; LOOKOUT Cir¬ culation Board. S ' o ROSALIE GLOVER “Syl” . . . eyes as big as suacers and full of the devil! . . . likes to tease — especially babies! . . . active in sports and extra-curricular activities . . . future plans include nursing. Chibs: Biology, Dramatic; Girls ' League; LOOKOUT Typ¬ ist. BARBARA GOLD Bobbie” . . . stars in her eyes and the sun in her smile . . . rarely at a loss for words . . . enjoys painting ties and playing piano . . . gifted girl with cer¬ tain success. Clubs: Archery, Art-Crafts; LOOKOUT Business Manager. ABRAHAM GOLDBERG “Pepe” . . . short, sharp, and popular . . . very interested in ballroom dancing—Mr. Murray, beware! . . . may become a “pro” . . . had ups and downs at Weaver but “enjoyed every second of it!” SHERWOOD GORBACH “Sherry” . . . modest fellow with a very pleasing manner . . . came to us from Suffield . . . enjoys a good laugh . . . trig with a slide rule . . . head¬ ed for coll ege. Clubs: Boys’, Spanish. JOEL GORDON “Joe” . . . called “Flash” on the basketball courts . . . tall and good-looking . . . popular student who thought Weaver “easy-going” . . . hobby is hunting (females or animals?) . . . will take up printing. Clubs: Boys ' , Teams: Base¬ ball, Basketball. ARTHUR GOLDBERG “Art” . . . swell guy . . . per¬ sonality plus . . . never without a smile and a good word for everyone . . . lots of friends ... each year at Weaver better than last . . . future in pharmacy. Clubs: Biology, Physics, F.P.A.; PORTAL Board. PHYLLIS GOLDBERG ‘Phyl” ... a terrific gal with a sense of humor . the classics and art and dreamy-eyed . . many friends . . bound. Girls’ League. . lover of . . blonde . has made U. Conn. SANDRA GOLDMAN “Sandy” . . . poised, friend¬ ly, and vivacious . . . invaluable member of any club or organi¬ zation . . . never at a loss for something to say . . . usually with Helene . . . here’s to a hopeful Clara Barton! Committees: ]r. Prom, Jr. Tea; Girls’ League; LOOKOUT Advertising Board Typist. CATHERINE GRAF “Kay” . . . true-blue . . . friendly personality . . . usual¬ ly seen in the gym . . . thinks years at Weaver have been a lot of fun . . . looks forward to business career. Clubs: Business, lngleside; Girls’ League; Leader Corps. ARNOLD C. GREENBERG “Arnie” . . . our all-around boy! . . . Weaver’s busiest and brainiest . . . black waves and flashing smile wow all . . . fun with a pun . . . Boys’ Stater with governmental interests . . . radiant personality . . . certain success! Clubs: Boys’, Dramatic, Let¬ ter, Glee, Spanish; Choir; Chor- aliers; Honor Society; Jr. City Council; Jr. Usher ; PORTAL Business Manager; Projection Squad; Student Council; Ten¬ nis Team. ARNOLD I. GREENBERG “Arnie” . . . genial disposition with athletic figure . . . en¬ gages in Leader Corps, music, and women! . . . smooth dancer . . . tall, dark, and handsome . . . Weaver “just great!” . . . headed for college. Band; Boys’ Club; Leader Corps; Orchestra. JOSEPH GRIECO “Joe” . . . good sport and well liked . . . avid sports fan . . . usually seen squeezing an accordion! . . . plans to be a music teacher . . . enjoyed Weaver very much . . . so-long, “Joe.” SEYMOUR GROBARD “Groby” . . . short and fiery! . . . muscially inclined . . . plays the clarinet and saxaphone . . . does he play ping-pong as well? . . . can give and take comical cracks . . . had a “good time” at Weaver. Band; Boys’ Club; Orchestra. PATRICIA GUERRIERO “Pat” . . . happy-go-lucky . . . delightful company . . . keenly interested in sports . takes her classes nonchalantly . . . sincere and friendly with plans for a nursing career. Girls’ League; Leader Corps. GLORIA GUEVARRA “Loli” . . . conscientious and gentle manner . . . friendly to all . . . numerous interests such as photography, playing piano, record-collecting, traveling, and driving ... a career in journa¬ lism is planned. Clubs: Biology (Pres.), Span¬ ish; Girls’ League. ROBERT GUILMARTIN “Guilty” . . . one of the more famous “class-room culprits” . . . likes his fun anytime, anywhere . . . easy to know and like . . . dance enthusiast . . . plans for military career. Boys’ Club. MELVIN HALL “Mel” ... a young man who is easy to get along with . . . although he plays baseball well, he wishes to become a plumber . . . (here’s to the plugged up sinks!) . . . enjoyed his cruise on S. S. Weaver! CAROLE HANNA “Cari” . . . blonde and always beautifully groomed . . . first and only love, New York . . . noted for her stunning clothes and an ambition to be a fashion designer. Girls ' League. LETA HAUK “Red” . . . neat and well dressed . . . trim figure . . . dates are her specialty! . . . liked social side of Weaver best . . . not so enthusiastic about studies! . . . intends going to business college. Business Club; Girls ' League. JEAN HICKS “Hiccups” . . . never in a downcast mood ... all the qualities and more to make a good nurse . . . spare time occu¬ pied by writing . . . known to all by her cheerful character and friendly manner. Girls’ League. NORINE HIGGINS “Blondie” ... a cute gal with a trim figure . . . quiet and reserved . . . will make a lovely private secretary . . . wouldn’t trade her three years at Weaver for anything! Girls’ League. JUDITH HOFFBERG “Judy . . . hard worker with high aspirations . . . conscien¬ tious but not too busy for fun . . . bound to succeed . . . pet project was Junior Council . . . future points to government work. French Club; Leader Corps; Girls ' League; Honor Society; LOOKOUT Editorial Board; ]r. Council (Clerk.) ELEANOR HOFFMAN “Ellie” . . . one of the best . . . curly and cute! . . . ardent worker in all undertakings . . . popular with both sexes . . . future plans centered around dental hygiene . . . best of luck to a wonderful gal. Choir; Clubs: Archery, Bio¬ logy, Dramatic (Pres.), Spanish; Leader Corps; Girls’ League; Goodwill Formal Committee; Honor Society; LOOKOUT Circulation Board; PORTAL Board. MARTIN HOFFMAN “Marty” ... a swell guy . . . good student and a hard worker . . . fine red-headed tennis racqueteer! . . . sincere and honest . . . liked by all . . . future at college. Boys’ Club; Tennis Team. STUART HURWITZ “Stew” . . . handsome lady- killer! . . . amiable with loads of friends . . . terrific athlete . . . had great time at Weaver . . . plans for college or busi¬ ness. Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Nomin¬ ating Committee; Tennis Team. CHRISIDA HUYGHUE “Ceda” . . . our enthusiastic newcomer . . . soon felt at home with us . . . enjoys playing and watching basketball . . . spends spare time sketching . . . plans for the future undecided, but a great asset in any field. Girls ' League. MOIRA HYLANDS “Scotty” . . . happy-go-lucky little “miss” enjoyed h er two years at Weaver . . . never a dull moment with “Scotty” around . . . much success to a hopeful telephone worker. Girls ' League. CAROL ISLIEB “Izzy” . . . star girl athlete . . . loyal rooter of the football team . . . good-natured, confi¬ dent, and likeable . . . easy to look at . . . studying for M.R.S. degree! Leader Corps; Girls ' League. JOYCE ISRAEL “Joy” . . . true to her nick¬ name . . . pert, petite, and viva¬ cious . . . smooth dresser . . . amiable disposition . . . spent “best years of her life” at Weav¬ er ... U. Conn, beckons. F.P.A.; Girls’ League. MADELINE JACKOWAY Dark and striking . . . makes herself heard in any gathering . . . likes anything “different” . . . will probably succeed in anything she does. Girls’ League. JOAN JACKSON “Jack” . . . girl of many in terests and varied talents . . . pleasant personality and warm friendliness . . . kind and sin¬ cere . . . headed for B. U. Secretarial School. Clubs: Arts-Crafts, Business, F.P.A.; Girls’ League (Vice- Pres.); Leader Corps; LOOK¬ OUT Typist; Committees: )r. Prom, Goodwill. ROBERT JOHNSON “Bob” . . . popular fella . . . liked by all ... a little shy for a guy (result ... a heartbreak- er!) . . . warm smile and a sense of humor . . . usually seen with the “boys” . . . chief interest, farming . . . here’s to the crops! Boys’ Club. GUY JAMIESON What a “Guy”! . . . tall fel¬ low with a tall smile . . . pleas¬ ing manner . . . likes to read when not busy with something else . . . keen dresser . . . liked by all. Choir; Chibs: Art-Crafts, Boys’; LOOKOUT Advertising Board. OLIVER JONES “Ollie” . . . sharp dancer . . . known and liked by all . . . pos¬ sesses lots of artistic talent . . . plans to become a professional beautician . . . sorry the time at Weaver has run out! Choir; Clubs: Art-Crafts, Bio¬ logy, Boys’, Glee; LOOKOUT Business Board. ELAINE JANOW “E” . . . sometimes answers to “Red” . . . likes music . . . an excellent piano player . . . years at Weaver were “best of my life” . . . somebody’s effi¬ cient secretary for the future. Business Club; Girls’ League; Jr. Prom Committee; LOOK¬ OUT Typist. JEAN JOVINO “Jay-Jay” . . . extremely quiet, but knows how to have fun . . . well liked by those who know her ... an all-out bowling enthusiast . . . plans to be an office worker. Girls’ League. JASPER JENKINS “Jazz” ... a smile and a voice . . . one of the better basses at Weaver . . . enjoys music and radio ... a sharp dresser . . . wishes to enter radio entertainment field. Choirs: Inter-High, Weaver, Choraliers; Clubs: Boys’, Glee. MARION KADISH “Kadie” . . . athletically-in¬ clined miss with a very classy chassis! . . . enjoyed Weaver years except for the homework! . . . future points to insurance work ... we predict success for “Kadie.” Girls’ League; Leader Corps. ROBERT JACKSON “Bobby” . . . fella who cer¬ tainly shot up! . . . long and lanky ... a perpetual grin sur¬ rounding his chin . . . excellent tenor . . . really “hot” with a Bunsen burner! . . . good luck, “Bob.” Choirs: Inter-High, Weaver, Choraliers; Glee Club. HARRIET JOHNSON “Harry” . . . one of the nicest Weaverites . . . eager club work¬ er .. . likes knitting, especially argyles . . . often seen gigling . . . plans to go to Boston U. . . . lots of luck to a swell girl. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Biology, F.P.A., Ingleside; Girls’ League. TOVIA KAGAN “Tov” . . . quiet, but full of fun ... a smile for every¬ one . . . easy on the eyes . . . has that sultry look! . . . smooth dancer . . . college bound. Girls’ League; LOOKOUT Typist. DOLORES KARPMAN “Dee” . . cute and peppy . . . ambitious worker on Look¬ out staff . . . always anxious for a good time . . . “after hours” . . . here’s to a girl who will go far in anything! Choir; Clubs: Art-Crafts, Dra¬ matic, French, Glee; Girls’ Lea¬ gue; LOOKOUT Club Editor. ABRAHAM KAHAN Abe” . . . conscientious and quiet . . . enjoys singing and playing tennis . . . plans to at¬ tend college . . . had fun in three years at Weaver . . . good- luck, “Abe.” Clubs: Boys’, Glee; Tennis Team. MIRIAM KATTEN “Mimi” . . . bright student who has worked hard at Weav¬ er .. . special project was Red Cross . . . likes to help others ... if you ever need a good nurse, give “Mimi” a call! Clubs: Camera, Dramatic, Biology; Girls ' League; Honor Society; Leader Corps. RHODA KALMIS “Ro” ... a most worth-while person to know . . . her friends know what we mean! . . . she’s sunny and serene . . . skill she doesn’t lack, for she likes to ride horseback! Business Club; Girls’ League; LOOKOUT Typist. FRAEDA KAMEN Dignified with brownish-red hair . . . makes friends easily . . . conscientious, quiet, and resourceful . . . self-sufficient . . . pleasant personality and good friend to all . . . gracious listener. Clubs: Biology, French; Girls’ League. GERALD KANE “Jerry” . . . one of Weaver’s big boys . . . loaded with talent and freckles! . . . ever ready for fun or women! ... jet waves envy of many . . . future ar¬ chitect with Uncle Joe? Boys’ Club; Teams: Golf, Football. RUSSELL KERCHIS “Russ” . . . friendly fellow . . .often flashes his ready grin . . . good athlete . . . would love to see Brooklyn win a series! . . . Weaver will miss his skill with a bat. Baseball Team; Clubs: Boys’, Letter; PORTAL Board. LEILA KATZ “Lee” . . . tall, slender, and attractive . . . smart dresser ... amiable friend . . . fond of music and swimming . . . years at Weaver have “slipped by too fast!” . . . good luck to a de¬ serving and friendly gal. Girls’ League. FRANCIS KELLIHER “Doodle” . . . tall, slim, and good-looking athlete . . . had many a girl looking up to him! . . . a real demon on the basket¬ ball court . . . found Weaver rough at first, but afterwards, “O.K.” Basketball Team; Clubs: Boys’, Letter. CHARLES KERSHENBAUM “Chas” . . . jovial fellow . . . ardent sports fan . . . hasn’t got an enemy in all Weaver .. . a swell fellow to know . . . hopes future will find him in college. Boys ' Club; Nominating Com¬ mittee. Interludes in the routine of a day on the Weaver were varied and welcome . . . time out for some nourishment in the gal¬ ley ... or badminton in the gym ... or practice in a make-believe office. . , v |sHL WQ £• y F W ft PEBS J w fBSpr jBp.- rn! V l illV v M 1 JEAN KING Chick” . . . one bundle of joy . . . laugh that invites com¬ pany . . . never minus her smile or the latest news . .. top-notch personality . . . glad when her Navy man’s home! . . . aspires to be a hairdresser. Girls’ League. GERALD KURTZMAN “Jerry” . . .one of the secret, feared confederacy! ... a prac¬ tical joker ... sly with the op¬ posite sex ... a real outdoors- man . . . likes camping (in the rain?), fishing, and hiking. Boys’ Club. ALVIN KIPPERMAN “Al” . . . short, dark, and conscientious . . . bespectacled stamp collector . . . interested in jet racers and photography . . . aspires to attend college . . . enjoyed Weaver, but glad to get out! Boys’ Club. JACOB KIRSCHBAUM Jake” . . . red-headed and boisterous . . . loves to tinker with cars . . . plays ping-pong . . . usually seen with Audrey . . . interested in architecture . . . feels Weaver a great school” and sorry to leave! Clubs: Boys’, Physics. SOPHIE LAMSON Soph” . . . red-headed world traveler . . . works hard at any¬ thing she undertakes . . . popu¬ lar with all Weaverites, but her heart belongs in New York City! . . . thought Weaver years the greatest.” Choir; Clubs: Dramatic, F.P. A.; Girls’ League; PORTAL Business Board. SELMA LANDERMAN “Sel” . . . easy to look at . . . flashy dresser . . . special interest . . . men!! . . . usually seen driving that big black De- Soto . . . plans to be a book¬ keeper for her father. Business Club; Girls ' League. ELENA KRASAUSKAS One of Weaver’s most talent¬ ed .. . rather quiet, but well liked . . . plans to be a com¬ mercial artist . . . made a fine start for a fine career . . . best of luck. Clubs: Archery, Art-Crafts; Girls’ League. ROCCO LA PENTA “Roc” . . . well liked by his classmates . . . serious and con¬ scientious . . . joined our voy¬ age in 1949 . . . favorite pas¬ time, photography . . . usually in a hurry . . . future sees a Dr. La Penta! Choir; Choraliers; Clubs: Boys’, Glee. MILTON KROOPNICK “Milty” . . . musically in¬ clined ... an eager participant in all musical organizations . . . a true Weaverite who made him¬ self right at home . . . future plans include college. Choir; Clubs: Boys’ Glee. BEVERLY LASSMAN Bevie” ... a blonde young lady with a fun-loving personal¬ ity, a hearty laugh, and an in¬ terest in social affairs ... al¬ ways ready to take part in what¬ ever comes up. Art-Crafts Club; Girls’ Lea¬ gue. GALE LASSOFF “Gay” . . . loves to laugh and talk . . . takes life in her stride . . . always willing . . . likes dancing and music . . . phar¬ macist of tomorrow . . . Weav¬ er? “terrific!” Choir; Girls’ League; LOOK¬ OUT Circulation Board. LEONA LASSONDE “Lee” . . . easy to get along with . . . very popular . . . likes her laughs . . . athletic . . . good worker . . . future .ncludes marriage . . . “Weaver years well spent!” Clubs: Business, Ingleside; Girls’ League. ANNE LATTANZIO “Annie” . . . quiet in man¬ ner but an ambitious worker . . . sweet disposition . . . tal¬ ented “tickler of the ivories” . . . enjoys music and helping others . . . hopes to become a Home Ec. teacher. Girls’ League; Spanish Club (Pres.) CAMILLE LAVIERI “Milly” . . . tall, dark, and attractive . . . imaginative and creative . . . interested in art . . . avid reader . . . sincere and serious toward life . . . good student . . . loyal and true friend . . . intelligent conversa¬ tionalist. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Spanish; Girls ' League; Honor Society; Leader Corps. BEATRICE LEE “Bea” . . . one of Weaver’s finest . . . always active . . . true friend to all . . . magnetic personality . . . enjoys most sports . . . will miss friends she’s made in high school. Choir; Choraliers; Honor So¬ ciety; Leader Corps; Girls ' Lea¬ gue (Treas.); Glee Club; POR¬ TAL Board. HELEN LEE “Bunnie” . . . interested in classical music . . . noted for piano playing . . . there’s a time and a place for everything! . . . amusing . . . plans to be¬ come a nurse. Choir; Girls ' League. THOMAS LEIFER “Tim” . . . tall, dark, and be¬ spectacled . . . photography his hobby . . . hopes to enter an agricultural school . . . enjoyed Weaver except for regulations . . . good luck, “Tim.” Clubs: Boys, Camera (Pres.) EDWIN LEOPOLD “Leo” . . . tall and talkative . . . a real “bop” dancer . . . remember his thrilling Weaver game write-ups? ... an ex¬ cellent non-licensed driver (so he says!) . . . years at Weaver left “an inspirational and egre¬ gious effect!” Choir; Clubs: Biology (Pres.), Glee; LOOKOUT Sports Edi¬ tor. AUDREY LESSER ' Honey” ... a recent at¬ tractive Southern addition to Weaver . . . has quickly made many friends . . . displays a dashing smile! . . . enjoys painting . . . loved every min¬ ute of Weaver. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Spanish; Girls’ League. MILTON LEVIN “Milt” . . . always smiling . .. friendly towards everyone . . . enjoys traveling . . . hopes to attend business school . . . thinks Weaver years “went too fast” . . . best of everything to a grand chap. Boys’ Club. n SHEILA LEVIN “Red” . . . loves to talk . . . “red headed” temper . . . seen everywhere with everyone . . . happy-go-lucky and straight¬ forward . . . shutter bug . . . future includes clerking and marriage. Camera Club; Girls’ League. RUTH LEVINE “Ruthie” . . . here’s a gal that’s full of pep ... a modern dance enthusiast ... a Loralie Kilbourne! . . . seen at Weaver games playing that trombone . . . planning for nursing car¬ eer. Band; Clubs: Archery, F.P.A.; Girls ' League; Honor Society; LOOKOUT Student Editor. JEROME LEVINSON “Levi” . . . one of “Big Green’s” line backers . . . takes special interest in dances . . . always ready for a laugh . . . plans to attend college . . . years at Weaver went “too fast” for him. Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Football T earn. JACK LEVITAN Jack . . . easy-going lad . . . usually found on a Keney Park bench . . . likes hunting “belles and femmes” among other things . . . plans to enter Fores¬ try Service. Boys’ Club. RUDOLPH LEWIS “Lou” . . . quiet and easy¬ going ... a “hep” music lover with an increasingly large col¬ lection of records . . . future plans call for special training in a military school . . . hates to leave the fun he had at Weav¬ er. Boys’ Club. SYBIL LIPPMAN “Syb” . . . full of humor and laughs . . . possesses beautiful wardrobe . . . music and movies take up time . . . plans to be¬ come a medical secretary. Girls’ League. HOWARD LIPSY “Lip” . . . good-natured, sin¬ cere fellow . . . sense of humor enlivened many study halls . . . hopes to find the world as “swell” as his teachers and fel¬ low classmates . . . amen! Boys’ Club. TINA LIZZI Usually smiling, but takes life seriously . . . highly conscien¬ tious about her schoolwork . . . intelligent . . . enjoys music . .. a wonderful friend to those who know her . . . U. Conn, math major. Choir; Clubs: Glee, Spanish; Girls’ League; Honor Society; PORTAL Board. EDWARD LUCENTE “Eddie” ... a regular guy . . . easy to get along with . . . gets the most out of life, for the least . . . serious, but likes his fun . . , plans future as electrician. Boys’ Club. JEAN LUCENTE “Jeanne” . . . shining brown hair and sparkling eyes . . . outstanding figure on the dance floor ... a sincere friend . . . interested in music, especially collecting records . . . treated unjustly by those swinging doors! . . . future plans, insur¬ ance work. Choir; Girls’ League; Glee Chib. JOANNE LUTIN “Jo” . . . one of the lucky Weaver girls with her driver’s license! . . . assets include pret¬ ty hair styles and a wonderful technique at the keyboard. Girls’ League. ALICE MACRES “Al” . . . energy unlimited . . . easy to get along with . . . has many hobbies, such as ice- skating, roller skating, collect¬ ing “bop” records, and basket¬ ball . . . always in a hurry! Art-Craft Club; Girls’ League. EDWARD MAGNER, III “Red” ... a wonderful friend with an equally wonderful per¬ sonality ... a very talented actor . . - quite popular with the females ... a terrific dancer . . . heading for accounting school in Boston. Clubs: Boys’, F.P.A., Dra¬ matic; T earns: Cross-Country, T rack. VALENTINO MARGO “Val” . . . very popular fel¬ low . . . personality, friendship, and smiles . . . shy in school, but in football he’s “murder” ... a music lover . . . years at Weaver “short, but lots of fun.” Clubs: Boys’, Letter (Pres.); }r. Prom Committee; Band; Or¬ chestra; PORTAL Business Board; Tearns: Basketball (Mgr.), Football (Co-Capt.). MARTHA MAHONEY Very quiet but pleasing per¬ sonality . . . frank . . . gentle manner . . . flair for art . . . interested in dramatics . . . enjoys writing stories . . . plans to be a fashion designer. Art-Crafts Club; Girls’ Lea¬ gue. CAROL MAIMONE Carol . . . dark, attractive, and friendly . . . years at Weav¬ er have been one continuous picnic ... a faithful Weaver fan . . . possessor of many friends. Business Club; Girls’ League; Jr. Prom Committee. SHERMAN MALLEY “Sherm” . . . well built for athletics . . . personality plus friendship . . . likes sports, especially the Boston Red Sox (maybe this year!) . . . will be found filling prescriptions in future years. Clubs: Boys’, Physics; Track Team. MARGARET MAN Cl NI “Peggy” ... a real pal, besides being a pen pal (which is her hobby) . . . friendly smiles . . . amiable and easy-going . . . lovely, long dark hair. Clubs: Archery (Pres.), Art- Crafts; Girls’ League. ANN MANGAN “Nancy” . . . sugar and spice and everything nice . . . radiant personality . . . delightful to know . . . tops in sewing and cooking . . . loves to travel . . . an asset to any office. Business Club; Girls’ League. MARTHA MANOGIAN “Marty” ... a real friend . . . full of vitality . . . uses her common sense . . . can see “the devil” in her big brown eyes . . . attained much knowledge from extra reading. Business Club; Girls’ League, Honor Society. MADELYN MARCUS “Mady” . . . demure, dark¬ haired, and always well groomed . . . sincere, conscientious, and sympathetic . . . quiet charm . . . keenly interested in music . . . likeable and friendly . . . plans to be a medical secretary. Choir; Girls’ League. RALPH MARTIN “Reg” . . . sharp dresser . . . holds his own on dance floor . . . gets along w r ell with opposite sex . . . good sport, enjoys fair play . . . Weaver? “Took best years of my life.” Boys’ Club. RICHARD MASELEK “Dick” . . . well liked, jovial, and friendly . . . likes baseball and the weaker sex . . . expects to enter the Navy . . . enjoyed Weaver except for homework . . . see you around, “Dick”. Baseball Team. ANNE MATASSA Anne . . . always ready with a friendly smile . . . enjoys danc¬ ing . . . takes classes noncha¬ lantly . . . laughs readily . . . rarely seen without Carol . . . plans to become a secretary. Business Club; Girls’ League; LOOKOUT Business Board (Sec.). CALDWELL McCOY, JR “Cald” . . . hard-working am¬ bitious kid . . . always doing his best . . . hopes to go into avia¬ tion and electrical engineering . . . loads of success to a swell fellow. Boys’ Club; Nominating Com¬ mittee. JEANETTE McCOY “Jin” . . . neat dresser . . . quiet, but friendly . . . tries and does her best . . . steadfast friend . . . personality plus . . . enjoys designing . . . business school beckons. Art-Cratfs Club; Choir; Girls ' League; LOOKOUT Typist. JOHN McTEAGUE Dark-haired chap . . . friend¬ ly and fun-loving . . . plans to attend college to study account¬ ing . . . thinks years at Weav¬ er were “lots of fun.” Boys ' Club. MARGARET MESKILL “Peggy” . . . sweet and dem¬ ure . . . pleasant smile . . . good worker . . . came to Weav¬ er in her Junior year and has liked it very much . . . dancing a special delight! Girls’ League. RONALD MILAVSKY “Ronnie” . . . personality plus and brains besides . . . one of Miss O’Hara’s greatest admirers! . . . never seems to work but accomplishes a great deal . . . girls, fishing, and Gozzo’s grinders are his favor¬ ite pastimes! Clubs: Boys’, French (Pres.), Physics; Honor Society. LORRAINE MILLER “Raine” . . . very enthusias¬ tic, especially about badminton . . . has had a grand time at Weaver, even with work! . . . hopes to be a nurse. Clubs: Ingleside, Spanish; Girls’ League; Honor Society. ROBERT MILLER “Bob” . . . tall and quiet (in schools • • always wins (?) in setback ... a conscientious Braves fan (better luck this year?) ... a better than ave¬ rage pianist . . . enjoyed his senior year best of all. Boys’ Club. STEPHEN MILLER Steve” . . . tall and lanky . . . honesty and dependability from stem to stern . . . excep¬ tional student, even the teach¬ ers like him! . . . “would like to be a millionaire philanthrop¬ ist” . . . sailing on to college, of course, . . . then to success! Clubs: Boys’, French, Physics; Honor Society (Pres.); Leader Corps. ALBERT MINER “Al” . . . tall, bespectacled, and industrious . . . takes special interest in sports . . . business college his aim . . . says Red Sox will win this year! . . . enjoyed Weaver ex¬ cept for homework! Boys’ Club. ELAINE MORNEAU “E” . . . quiet and unassum¬ ing . . . will try anything once . . . easily makes friends . . . fond of sewing . . . enjoyed her years at Weaver . . . am¬ bition to become a registered nurse . . . good luck! Choir; Girls’ League; Ingle- side Club. LAUREL MOSS “Lol” . . . blondie . . . her many interests include Mr. Parks! . . . working towards career in some phase of adver¬ tising . . . thinks high school days “could have been worse!” Clubs: Archery, Art-Crafts; Girls ' League; LOOKOUT Typ¬ ist. RICHARD MUROWSKI ‘Dick” . . . husky, industri¬ ous and always ready with a joke . . . Yankee rooter . . , Weaver’s star first sacker . . . coin collector . . . hopes to at¬ tend college . . . enjoyed his cruise on S. S. Weaver! Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Baseball Team. CYNTHIA MURRAY “Cyn” . . . loyal blue-eyed Weaverite . . . usually seen cheering for Green and White . . . conscientious worker . . . sincere friend . . . hopes to enter Hartford College . . . after that—who knows? Band; Choir; Clubs: French, Glee; Leader Corps; Girls’ Lea¬ gue; Honor Society. WILLIAM MYERS, JR. “Fox” . . . the typical tall, handsome, silent Texan . . . hankerin’ to sail the seven seas with Uncle Sam . . . enjoyed his brief stay within Weaver’s portals. JOHN NIEBIELSKI Husky, good-natured, easy¬ going lad . . . unpredictable joker . . . quite a car fan . . . aspires to an engineering posi¬ tion . . . lunchroom always ap¬ pealed to him! Boys’ Club. PAULA NORTH “Paul” . . . enthusiastic and easy-going . . . sense of humor . . . one of the best dressed girls in school . . . horseback rider . . . frank . . . never at a loss for words! Clubs: Archery, Biology; Girls’ League; Projection Squad; Stu¬ dent Council. JOYCE OAKES “Joy” . . . quiet and a little shy . . . makes friends easily . . . rich pleasing voice ... an ardent sports fan ... ice skat¬ ing and baseball, her special¬ ties . . . office work and mar¬ riage are her future plans. Girls’ League. ELSIE OGLE “El” . . . long life ahead be¬ cause of care free and easy-going disposition . . . cool and calm . . . secretarial talents . . . easy on her partner’s toes on the dance floor! . . . accomplished skater and ardent sports fan. Business Club; Girls’ League; LOOKOUT Typist. RICHARD O’LEARY “Sam” . . . tall and dark . . . known for sleeping in study hall . . . lover of the opposite sex! ... no plans for future . . . thinks highly of his friends at Weaver. Boys’ Club. PATRICIA OLMSTEAD “Pat” . . . cute newcomer this year . . . came down from Canada . . . likes dancing . . . wonderful gal to know . . . has made many friends . . . we were glad to have you, “Pat!” Girls’ League; F.P.A. JUDITH PAULL Judy” . . . conscientious, dependable, dry sense of humor, that’s “Judy!” . . . handy with a guitar . . . ardent worker both in and out of school . . . claims “Weaver happens to the best of people!” Band■ Clubs: Dramatic F.P.A., (Pres.), Prench; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Leader Corps; Orchestra u. I MARLON PELLETIER Cute, dark, and attractive .. . quiet except when with her friends . . . possesses an envia¬ ble wardrobe . . . plans a busi¬ ness career . . . will brighten up an office with her friendly smile . . . liked by all. Girls’ League; Leader Corps. JOSEPHINE PELUSO “Jo” . . . little in spite of her special interest: “eating!” . . . although a small package, she is packed with everything! . . . gets the “shakes” at the mention of the word “test” .. . kept busy by homework. Girls’ League; Ingleside Club. ROSE PELUSO “Tony” ... T is for tiny . . . O is for an open-mind . . . N is for neatness ... Y is for yeme . . . add them all up and you get one swell kid . . . full of mischief • . . secretarial work is down her alley. Girls ' League; Ingleside Club. ALBERTA PERCY Tall, slim, and blonde ... a gal who can take care of herself . . . main interest at Weaver was girls’ sports program . . . office work ahead. Girls’ League. HELEN PERRY Helen . . . outstanding figure in girls’ sports . . . peppy and energetic . . . her desire to become a dietician takes prece¬ dence over her athletic abilities . . . not easily discouraged . . . will surely reach her goal. Girls League. ALBERT PERTILLAR “Bee” . . . reticent but really sharp! ... his wardrobe is strict¬ ly gone! ... a red-hot “bop” fan . . . serious student having plans for architecture . . . bon voyage! Choir. JOHN PICCOLO “Jack” or “Pic” . . . lean and lanky . . . nice looking . . . regular guy . . . usually seen with Mary . . . likes art and sports . . . hopes to continue education. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Boys’, Let¬ ter; Golf Team. CYNTHIA PINNEY Cyn” . . . cute blonde with a cute figure . . . very popular with both sexes ... a perpetual smile on her face . . . always “on the go” . . . special interest —Trinity College! . . . future involves college. Bands: All-City, Weaver; Choirs: Inter-High, Choraliers, Weaver; Clubs: French, Glee; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Leader Corps; Orchestra; POR¬ TAL Board. RONALD PIVNICK “Piv” . . . scientist in heart and soul . . . lives for facts and figures (both kinds!) . . . want an odd formula or a good phone number? see Pivnick! . . . keen friend . . . liked Weaver and vice versa. Clubs: Dramatic, Physics, F.P.A. LUCY PIZZOLI “Lu” . . . attractive brunette . . . domestically inclined . . . loves sports ... a whiz on roller skates and on the dance floor . . . thinks senior year was best at Weaver. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Ingleside (Pres.); Girls ' League. MARGARET PLUMMER “Peggy” . . . pretty, popular, poised, and personality plus . . . a self-assured young lady with brunette locks and a trim figure . . . ask anyone who knows! Busines Club; Girls’ League. LOUISE POMERANTZ The lady that’s known as Lou!” . . . lovely clothes and lively conversation . . . frequent¬ ly with a crowd of her many friends . . . medical secretary, then marriage? Business Club; Girls’ League. OSCAR PORISS Thin wiry lad . . . Godfrey II on the “uke!” . . . demon with a tennis racquet . . . has a nice laugh that’s almost a perfect “heh, heh, heh” . . . a great kidder and a nice guy. Clubs: Biology, Boys’; Teams: Tennis, Track. BARBARA PORTER “Bobbi” . . . sometimes “Bab” . . . pleasant and friendly . . . quiet disposition . . . good- natured . . . loves to travel . . . spent three unforgettable years at Weaver . . . good luck, “Bab.” Business Club; Choir; Girls’ League. CARLTON POTTER “Babe” . . . short and sharp . . . has that real Latin look . .. an ardent “bop” fan in clothes, and dance ... a magnet for female acquaintances . . . mem¬ ber of the original fighting men in our class (the 43rd). A Mj 1 jEttfSL mA_. :: ' : ' ’ IB V «: A - r mi I] I “ ASS tk n2 For some of us, when classes ended, the day was just beginning . . . perhaps a club meeting ... or a rehearsal ... or some re¬ search in the library . . . extra-curricular activities were a major part of the educa¬ tion of the crew of the S. S. Weaver. BARBARA PRATSON “Babs” or “Bobbie,” take your pick . . . either way she’s nice to know and fun to be with ... no wonder she “en¬ joyed the three years at Weav¬ er very much.” Girls’ League. MARTHA QUAGLIANO “Marty” . . . quiet except among friends ... a friendly smile for all . . . collects records . . . thought Weaver “loads of fun” . . . future plans include college or maybe marriage to a certain “Ritchie.” Clubs: F.P.A., lngleside; Girls’ League; Goodwill Com¬ mittee. MARCIA RAGATSKY “Mish” . . . personality plus . . . charm . . . quiet voice and manner . . . service . . . likes to dance . . . noted for piano playing . . . enthusiastic and firm in her beliefs ... a good friend to all. Clubs: Biology, Spanish, Dra¬ matic; Girls’ League. FRANCIS RAGONESE “Rags” . . . practical joker and life of the party . . . girl hunt¬ er! . . . loves good music, such as “bop!” . . . wants to be a mason and bricklayer, then a contractor . . . thought cruise on good ship Weaver “best years of my life.” CATHERINE RAMINO “Cath” . . . dark-haired and high-spirited . . . always “on the go” . . . interested in every¬ body, especially the opposite sex! . . . and one might add, vice versa!! . . . office work to come. Girls’ League; Goodwill Com¬ mittee; lngleside Club. WILBUR REAVES Wilbur to all . . . producer of the sweetest music this side of Morton Downey! ... a friendly chap, by no means quiet! ... a sharp dresser . . . enjoyed years at Weaver, but wouldn’t want the voyage any longer! Choirs: Inter-High, Weaver; Clubs: Boys’, Glee. JOAN REILLY “Reillieoli” . . . sometimes “Smiley” ... a great little bund¬ le of joy . . . active in school life . . . popular with students and faculty . . . never a dull moment ... an ardent sports fan . . . one of Weaver’s most loyal supporters. A. A. (Sec.); Cheerleader; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Leader Corps; Spanish Club. JOSEPHINE RINALDI “Jo” ... oh those dark eyes! . . . sweet and very attractive ... a quiet miss who’s crazy about auto races . . . hopes someday to speed to N. Y. for a government job. Girls’ League. JOHN ROACH “Jack” ... an outstanding photographer . . . years at Weav¬ er very profitable — financially as well as scholastically! . . . when not burning flash bulbs, flies Naval Reserve planes or drives his “new” second-hand car. Clubs: Boys’, Camera (Pres.); Leader Corps; Photographer for LOOKOUT a u X PORTAL; Track Teion. EDWARD ROBBINS “Eddie” . . . personality, pop¬ ularity, pleasantry ... a capa¬ ble worker . . . forever urging: “Mind Your Manners!” . . . sports enthusiast and successful Yankee fan ... a good dancer . . . next stop, your T.V. screen! PORTAL Editor; Choir; Choraliers; Clubs: Boys’, Dra¬ matic, Glee, Spanish; Honor So¬ ciety; ]r. City Council; )r. Prom Chairman; Projection Squad; Track Team. BARBARA ROBERTSON “Bobbie” . . . soon to leave Connecticut as well as Weaver . . . roller skating enthusiast. .. well liked and we’ll miss you, “Bobbie!” Clubs: Art-Crafts, Ingleside; Girls ' League. ROBERT ROONEY “Bob” . . . slim, blond, and quiet . . . avid baseball fan of fine third-base ability . . . ready for a laugh anytime . . . smooth sailing, “Bob!” Baseball Team; Boys’ Club; Choir. JACK ROSENBERG Just plain Jack . . . athletic build plus red hair . . . good- natured and very friendly . . . eats, sleeps, and drinks cameras . . . plans to attend U. S. Mer¬ chant Marine Academy. Clubs: Boys’, Camera; LOOK¬ OUT and PORTAL Photo¬ grapher; Nominating Commit¬ tee; Track Team (Co-Capt.). MAY ROSENBLATT Lovely red hair and fair com¬ plexion . . . collects records and postcards as well as good marks, club memberships, and friends at Weaver. Business Club; Girls’ League; Committees: Jr. Prom, Jr. Fac¬ ulty Tea, Nominating; LOOK¬ OUT Typist; Honor Society. JACK ROSENSHEIN “Jake” . . , quiet and friend¬ ly ... an unmistakable slight Southern Virginian drawl . . . a hard worker in anything at¬ tempted . . . quite good in wood¬ craft . . . plans to be your fut¬ ure watch repairman. Boys’ Club. SYDNA ROSS “Syd” . . . laughs readily . . . likeable and friendly . . . en¬ joys football and dancing . . . collects semi-classical and popu¬ lar records . . . frankness of manner . . . takes her work seri¬ ously. Choir; Clubs: Biology, Glee, Spanish; Girls’ League; Jr. Fac¬ ulty Tea Committee. MITCHELL ROTHCHILD “Mitch” . . . extremely good- natured . . . always with a joke or comment ... an avid sports fan . . . has the only land “bat¬ tleship” (an auto to those for¬ tunate people who haven’t rid¬ den in it!) . . . considered years at Weaver enjoyable. Boys’ Club. ARIE ROTHENBERG Although a newcomer to Weaver, has made many friends and companions . . . found the teachers friendly and the stu¬ dents co-operative . . . hobby is stamps . . . future points to a career in medicine. Clubs: Boys’, Physics. FRANCES ROTTINO “Fran” . . . quiet and unas¬ suming . . . her size is no in¬ dication of her worth! . . . takes classes nonchalantly . . . always ready with a friendly smile . . . a good friend to all who know her. Business Club; Choir; Girls’ League. JEROME ROSENSTEIN “Jerry” ... a true friend to all . . . very original and “sharp” in attire ... an overflowing personality . . . noted for never cutting his long, curly hair!. .. wants to be his own boss in his own business. Clubs: Biology, Boys ' . j IRENE ROULEAU “She shall have music wher¬ ever she goes” . . . red-brown hair, blue eyes, and a sweet smile . . . will miss Weaver as much as Weaver will miss her. Bands: All-City, All-State, All-New England, Weaver (Sec.); Choir; Choraliers; Girls’ League; Glee Club; Orchestra. RUTH RUBENSTEIN “Ru” . . . takes life and school in stride ... a devoted friend to all . . . an outstanding person¬ ality . . . has no demerits, but once in fifth period study?!?. . . the next stop is college. Clubs: Art-Crafts, French; Jr. Prom Committee; Girls’ League. BENJAMIN RUDNER “Ben” ... an all-round swell guy . . . always in a good hum¬ or ... to know him is to like him . . . diplomatic and ambi¬ tious ... a future lawyer . . . he can’t help making good! Clubs: Boys’, Dramatic, Span¬ ish; LOOKOUT Staff. SYDNEY RUDY “Sid” ... a well rounded chap! . . . always fun with “Sid” around . . . almost never frowns . . . sincere, intelligent, and just a swell guy in general. Boys’ Club; Orchestra. MARTIN RULNICK “Marty” . . . study hall teach¬ er’s nightmare! ... a born comic and imitator . . . always ready with a word or antic . . . en¬ joyed Weaver, demerits and all. Clubs: Boys’, Spanish. MILDRED SAILOR “Milly” . . . “Sugar and spice and everything nice” . . . excels in all she puts her hand to, like an intangible asset . . . known for her quiet and friendly na¬ ture ... a first class typist or a seamstress in future years. Girls’ League. JAMES SALES “Little Man” . . . short but full of life . . . has eyes set on fight game as a manager or playing pro basketball . . . build¬ ing model planes his hobby . . . made many new friends at Weaver. RHEA SALSBURG Short and cute . . . possessor of a sly grin . . . one of Weav¬ er’s busy Beavers ... a bundle of personality and fun . . . one girl orchestra . . . be-bop’s her style! ... a great little fan. Bands: All-City, W e av er; F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Leader Corps; Orchestra; Committees: Jr. Prom, Sophomore Hop. OLGA SAMBUCO Reserved and serious-minded . . . warmth and understanding help make her a true friend . . . noted for singing ability . . . keenly interested in good music . . . comes from a musical fam¬ ily! Girls’ League; Glee Club; Choraliers; Choirs: Inter-High, W eaver. VALERIA SANTACROCE “Val” . . . wonderful sport . . . swell friend . . . well liked by all . . . artistically inclined . . . takes life in her stride .. . enjoys athletics . . . future cen¬ tered around art. Art-Crafts Club; Girls’ Lea¬ gue; Leader Corps. i DOROTHY SATTIN Sincere and friendly . . . gets things done ... a writer magnificent . . . good sense of humor . . . takes time in making decisions . . . collects jazz rec¬ ords . . . keen interest in sports and clothes. French Cluh; Girls’ League; LOOKOUT Editorial Board; PORTAL Board. RACHEL SAUL “Rae” . . . tall, good-looking brunette ... a loyal pal with a constant smile on her face .. . her beautiful voice thrilled us many times ... the opera beck¬ ons ... we know she’ll succeed. Choirs: Inter-High, Weaver, Choraliers; Girls ' League; Glee Club. HERBERT SCHIFF “Herby” . . . industrious and quiet ... a good friend . . . hopes to enter farming field after business school or college . . . stamp collector . . . en¬ joyed his stay at Weaver. Boys ' Club. BERNARD SCHNEIDER “Buddy” . . . popular and ac¬ tive . . . the Maharajah of Magador! . . . always ready for a laugh . . . enjoys painting, singing, and playing violin . . . plans to make college gradua¬ tion his goal . . . “Weaver bet¬ tered me!” Clubs: Art-Crafts, Boys, Dra¬ matic, Glee; Choraliers; LOOK¬ OUT Art Staff. ALICE SCHOEN “Al” . . . little blonde with a sunny disposition . . . one of the quieter students but one of the hardest working . . . Weav¬ er will always hold a special place in her memory. Clubs: Camera, Spanish; Girls ' League; Honor Society; LOOK¬ OUT Board. LORRAINE SCHOOLNICK Nice-looking lass with a big smile for all . . . one of Weav¬ er’s busiest and most liked citizens . . . true friend . . . equally gifted pianist and sing¬ er .. . hopes to become a music teacher! Choirs: Inter-High, All-City, All-State, All-New England, Choraliers; Clubs: Biology, Glee, Spanish; Girls ' League; Honor Society. MILTON SCHWARTZ “Milt” . . . leader of the “Big Ten” ... a personal friend to all . . . quite popular with op¬ posite sex ... an outstanding participant in all sports . . . can really throw the pigskin and the shot! Clubs: Boys’ Letter; Teams: Football, Track (Co-Capt.). ROBERT SCHWARTZ “Bob” ... a Weaver “brain” . . . nothing is so difficult that “Bob” can’t make it sound sim¬ ple or vice versa! . . . much time spent seeking questions from Mr. Maines! . . . for the rest of his time, see les fem¬ mes! Clubs: Boys’, French, Physics (Pres.); Honor Society; Projec¬ tion Squad. LOIS SCHWEITZER “Sleepy” . . . beautiful color¬ ing with clothes to accentuate it! . . . interested in the piano . . . friendly and charming in her own quiet way. Girls ' League. CLAIRE SCULLY “Scull” . . . swell kid . . . easy to like . . . gets all she can out of life . . . always ready and willing . . . will roll through life as smoothly as a wave! Business Club; Girls’ League. ELIZABETH SHAROUGIAN “Pepper” . . . dark hair com¬ plemented by fine complexion . . . smart dresser . . . enjoys folk dancing and singing . . . plans for career as medical sec¬ retary . . . had grand time at Weaver. Choraliers; Girls’ League. WILLIAM SHEA “Willie” . . . dark-haired and good-looking . . . practical joker . . . enjoys sports and girls . . . hopes to enter business school .. . had lots of fun at Weaver in two years. Boys’ Club. IRMA SHEINTOP “Irm” . . . soft-spoken, short, dark, and cute . . . possesses high ambitions ... a sincere friend . . . especially interested in yellow Cadillac convertibles! . . . future plans include being a private secretary. Girls’ League. MARY SHERIDAN “Gretch” . . . beautiful blonde hair . . . makes friends easily . . . likes skating and dancing . . . plans for future include of¬ fice work . . . enjoyed work and fun at Weaver. Art-Crafts Club; Girls’ Lea¬ gue; LOOKOUT Typist. RUTH SILVERSTEIN “Shorty” . . . small, but holds her own ... a pistol packin’ mama! . . . give her sports, rec¬ ords, movies, and boys! . . . busy home “ec” miss who plans to become a proficient house¬ wife! Girls ' League; Ingelside Club. LORRAINE SINGER “Bunny” . . . curly brown hair . . . cute personality . . . famous for her giggle . . . often seen sketching . . . hopes to be a court stenographer . . . afraid she’ll miss Weaver much! Clubs: Art-Crafts, Business, F.P.A.; LOOKOUT Typist; Girls’ League. VIVIAN SLESS “Viv” . . . one of our most popular voyagers . . . the life of any party, she kept us in stitch¬ es all the time with those corny jokes! . . . talented musician . . . with her personality, “Viv” is sure to succeed. Choirs: Inter-High, All-City, All - State, All - New England, Weaver, Choraliers; Clubs: Glee, Spanish; Girls’ League; Honor Society. GLORIA SLOAT “Sloat” . . . genial personality and good looks . . . calm and poised . . . added charm to the baritone section of the band . . . enjoys letter writing and travel¬ ing to Bridgeport! . . . Simmons College ahead. Choir; Clubs: Glee, Spanish, F.P.A.; Girls’ League; PORTAL Business Board; Honor Society. SAUL SLOSSBERG Curly-headed Romeo . . . never too sad to enjoy a good laugh . . . Weaver’s halls may still be heard resounding from this scholar’s vocal cords! . . . can really throw the discus . . . good dancer and avid “Yankee.” Clubs: Letter, Spanish; Track Team. EMERY SMITH “Smitty” . . . powerful build . . . winning smile . . . happy- go-lucky, one of our friendlier fellow students . . . like all boys, fond of sports . . . interested in music . . . plans in the mus¬ ic world. Boys’ Club. GERALDINE SMITH “Gerry” . . . quiet, but full of fun once you get to know her . . . came to Weaver by way of H.P.H.S. . . . enjoys sewing . . . hopes to get married after graduation! Business Club; Girls’ League. SANDRA SMITH “Sandie” . . . perpetual mo¬ tion personified . . . terrific per¬ sonality and a wonderful sense of humor . . . special interests were driving aound with Paula and O.A.S. . . . her theme song — “California Here I Come!” Clubs: Biology, Dramatic, French; Girls’ League; Honor Society. LOUISE SOLOMON Louise . . . enthusiastic join¬ er and earnest worker . . . known for her jovial personality and Red Sox adoration! . . . headed for Boston U. and mer¬ chandising career . . . always seen smiling. Bands: All-City, All-State, Weaver; Choir; Clubs: Glee, Spanish; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Leader Corps; Nomin¬ ating Committee; Orchestra; PORTAL Board. EDMUND SONNENBLICK “Eddy” . . . serious and ex¬ cellent student . . . ambitious . . . always good for a laugh ... a sincere friend . . . noth¬ ing is difficult! . . . chess en¬ thusiast, avid reader, and stamp collector . . . M.D., here he comes! Band; Choraliers; Clubs: Dra¬ matic, Glee, F.P.A.; PORTAL Board; Tennis Team; Honor So¬ ciety. SELMA SOSIN “Sel” . . . usually seen with “Sel!” . . . ardent gum fan . . . completely wrapped up in her music . . . future also in music field . . . extremely talkative . . . vivid imagination. Choir; Clubs: Glee, Spanish; Girls’ League; LOOKOUT Edi¬ torial Board. KARL SOSLAND Zallie” . . . great guy and a pal to all . . . frank, honest, and sincere . . . hard worker in everything he does . . . great and patient fisherman, especally in the rain! . . . swell pianist . . . headed for college. Clubs: Biology, Boys’, Dra¬ matic, Physics, F.P.A. EUNICE SPIRO “Eun” . . . literary wonder . . . cute personality . . . spent many hours in LOOKOUT of¬ fice! . . . plans to become an advertising executive . . . com¬ ments that Weaver was “just grand.” Band; French Club; Girls’ League; Honor Society; LOOK¬ OUT Associate Editor. HAROLD STERN “Hal” . . . quiet-spoken . . . minds his own affairs . . . swell sport . . . easy-gong . . . cheer¬ ful guy when awake! . . . one of the hail fellows . . . had “plenty of fun” at Weaver. Boys’ Club. MURIEL STONE “Shorty” ... a cheery smile for all . . . definitely not the worrying type . . . hobby is dancing, but special interest is “Dick!” ... a future secretary. Business Club; Girls’ Lea¬ gue. MICHAEL SULLIVAN “Sully” . . . small, compact, and active . . . enjoys sports, especially football and baseball . . . hopes to enter college . . . thought Weaver was great . . . see you around, “Sully.” Boys’ Club. FLORINE TEAL “Flo” . . . wonderful person to know . . . down to earth . . . always has time for friends . . . winning smile . . . exceptional artistic ability . . . hobby? art! . . . future? art! Art-Crafts Club; Girls’ Lea¬ gue; LOOKOUT Art Editor; Honor Society. LUCILLE TENENBAUM “Lou” . . . unassuming and quiet but knows a lot more than she’ll tell you! . . . very good student and ambitious worker . . . loves to read and travel.. . headed for college or a “MRS.” degree! Clubs: Biology, F.P.A., Span¬ ish; Girls ' League; Honor So¬ ciety. WALTER TOBIAS “Walt” . . . tall, lean, and quiet ... a credit to Weaver’s orchestra . . . always wears a smile . . . thought Weaver won¬ derful . . . future plans include woodworking. Orchestras: Weaver, All-City, All-State. JUDITH TOLLIN “Judy” . . . good things come in small packages . . . dark and vivacious . . . will make a very fine nurse one of these days . .. enthusiastic about football and Vic Damone! Girls’ League. ROSALIE TORRENS “Rosita” . . . the Spanish gal with sparkling eyes and a broad smile . . . sweet and sincere . . . her good nature has brought her many friends . . . liked by all. Clubs: Spanish, Ingleside; Girls’ League. MARCIA TURSHEN “Marsh” . . . cute and pretty . . . beautiful clothes ... in¬ terested especially in U. Conn. . . . “bop” enthusiast . . . heard cheering lustily at Weaver games . . . had terrific time in high school. Committees: Goodwill, Jr. Prom, Mid-Winter Hop; Girls’ League; LOOKOUT Circula¬ tion Manager. RUTH ULLMAN A girl of many talents ... a sincere friend to everyone . . . conscientious in all she does . . . possessor of a grand voca¬ bulary admired by all ... a bright and successful future in the making. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Dramatic, F.P.A., Spanish; Honor Society; LOOKOUT Associate Editor; Girls’ League. ROSE VALLERA “Ro” . . . sincere . . . quiet voice and manner ... a cheery spirit and fresh smile . . . noted for piano playing . . . loves good music . . . enjoys cooking, read¬ ing, and swimming. Choir; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Spanish Club. JEAN VIGNONE “Jeanie” ... a flaxen-haired miss, well-liked by both sexes . . . usually seen with “twin,” Jean¬ ette . . . Class A man-hunter! ... a secretary to please anyone. Business Club; Girls’ League. JEANETTE VIGNONE “Vigie” . . . sharp as a need¬ le .. . bright as an electric light bulb . . . quick as a flash . . . neat as a pin . . . humor of the Irish . . . cool as a cucumber . . . aspires to be an interior decorator. Business Club; Girls’ League. 6 , MINNIE WAKEFIELD “Minnie” . . . mischevous “Min” who always wears a grin . . . enthusiastic sports fan . . . always willing to give a helping hand . . . topnotch dancer . . . known for her wit and wonderful sense of humor. Girls ' League. JAMES WALKER “Porkchops” . . . Mr. Music! ... if not whistling or hum¬ ming, he’s watching others toot away . . . jovial in spite of demerits and ciphers! . . . the Army beckons. Choir ; Glee Club. RICHARD “Moose” . . . and friendly . . . . . basketball’s board boy! . . . on the court, so ge Mikan! Clubs: Boys’, ball Team. WATSON mild-mannered a real hoopster bouncing back- he’s in his glory watch out Geor- Letter; Basket- RAYMOND WEBSTER “Ray” . . . don’t let those “bops” deceive you . . . this boy sees everything! . . . deter¬ mination pl us conversation . . . an avid track man who plans on engineering. Boys’ Club; Teams: Track, Cross-Country. HARRIET WEISMAN The gal with the beautiful voice . . . main interest is mus¬ ic .. . holds her own with both sexes . . . wonderful mind and wonderful person . . . plans to attend music school after gra¬ duation. Choirs: All-State, Inter-High, Weaver, Choraliers; Girls’ Lea¬ gue; Glee Club. ROBERT WEST “Bob” . . . tall, curly-haired, quiet, well-liked . . . Weaver’s third baseman . . . would en¬ joy a career in baseball, but col¬ lege first . . . “Spent some of my happiest years at Weaver.” Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Baseball Team. CLARENCE WHITEHEAD “Clank” . . . Weaver’s iron wall! . . . very popular fellow . . . hopes to become a football player, marry and raise a team of his own! . . . Weaver’s losing a wonderful athlete and a great sport. Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Football Team (Co-Captain). JANET WILSON “Jan” . . . neat, sweet, and on the beat . . . known for her giggles” . . . quite a talented Weaverite . . . enjoys the finer things in life! (reading and music) . . . plans to use creative ability by becoming a hair¬ dresser. Choir; Girls’ League. MARILYN WENDROW “Wendy” . . . possesses charm and vitality . . . makes friends easily . . . lover of sports . . . collects records . . . enjoys dancing . . . gracious listner .. . a conscientious and willing worker. Girls ' League; Clubs: Dra¬ matic, Ingleside; LOOKOUT Typist. HELENE WINICK “Winnie” . . . one who will never fall down on the job . . . always on the “Sunny Side of the Street” . . . “jazz” records, dancing, and collecting souvenirs occupy her spare time . . . future at U. Conn . . . prospective nurs¬ ery teacher. Dramatic Club; Girls’ League; Jr. Prom Committee; LOOK¬ OUT Business Board. LEON WINOGRAD Borscht” . . . still waters run deep ... so with Leon . . . quiet, but a very interesting and sincere fellow . . . well known for his hair . . . usually seen walking. Boys’ Club. FRANCIS WOLFE “Frannie” . . . familiar figure in the lunchroom . . . one of those “famous cashiers” ... in¬ terested in sports and women, especially red-heads! . . . aspires to be a millionaire! . . . will never forget the words, “Take Two!” Baseball Team; Boys ' Club; Leader Corps. DOROTHY WRIGHT “Meta” . . . good-natured in¬ dividual with a sense of humor . . . terrific athlete . . . has many hobbies, especially riding her bike . . . her future includes Business School. Girls’ League. HOWARD LEWIS Veteran Graduate MARK YELLIN “Mickey” . . . tall, dashing, curly, blond Don Juan ... al¬ ways smiling . . . terrific basket¬ ball star . . . serious and good student . . . glowing personality . . . noted yachtsman and sail¬ boat keel remover! . . . future in air conditioning. Clubs: Biology, Boys’, Letter, Physics, Spanish; Projection Squad; Nominating Committee; Student Council; Teams: Bas¬ ketball, Tennis. DANIEL ZITO “Zeke” . . . shy until you get to know him . . . holds his own on the gym floor . . . always will¬ ing to do his share . . . future lies in business. Boys’ Club. RICHARD LEE “Dick” . . . always popping a joke . . . enjoys playing foot¬ ball . . . would like to take sociology and criminology at college . . . felt Weaver was “too good” a school for him! Boys’ Club. WEAVERITES IN THE 43RD HUGH MATTHEWS Full of fun . . . missed his big smile and friendly manner . . . quite a singer and baseball player . . . called into service just before s enior year began. ROBERT CATANIA “Bob” . . . quite a man on a baseball diamond . . . noted for terrific smile and ability on drums . . . hopes to be a musi¬ cian when he gets out of the Army. LAWRENCE KAUFMAN “Label” . . . the spirit of mis¬ chief personified . . . always ready with a quip . . . uses a pic¬ turesque vocabulary . . . en¬ thusiastic about sports, especial¬ ly baseball ... a regular guy . . . another member of the 43rd with Uncle Sam. WILLIAM RONCAIOLI A dark good-looking lad . . . quite active during his years at Weaver . . . musically inclined . . . possessor of a suave per¬ sonality . . . soft-spoken and friendly to all . . . spent senior year in the service of Uncle Sam. left to right: Matthews, Kaufman, Potter. Back row: Roncaioli, Catania, Rondinone. MARTIN BURKE “Sonny” . . . active, agile, and aggressive . . . pugilist of wide renown . . . school was never his favorite pastime! . . . became a genuine bell-bottom in the U. S. Navy during last year of our cruise! JOHN MUIR Tall blonde fellow with a quiet manner . . . slender and serious . . . dry sense of humor . . . now a member of the 43rd. ss v s .... ;; ' a! 7 BB jhi ■BLpjk at ' ' ' ' „ ■ ' ' iji ' ii g jflHr J ■■ 7f S JU - «r KU RI I J S wHBai jap v% |; ; ;ir TRACK TEAM WEAVER TENNIS TEAM SPRING DISTRICT CHAMPIONS Front row, left to right: Sharaf, Weinberg, A. Schwartz, Spector, Cohen, Slossberg, Opessa, Marrianzini. Second row: Steinberg, Whitehead, Sailor, King, Stone, M. Schwartz, Rosenberg, Beckman. Back row: Mr. Aitken, Sil- verberg, Mr. Wilson. State Champions. Rear (left to right): Mr. Aitken, Gaylor, Yellin, Goldstein, Mr. Steeves. Front (left to right): Smith, A. C. Greenberg, Slobin (Capt.), Rosenbaum, Quinto. Seated, left to right: Cronin, Schiessl, Moores, Rumley, Ferraina, McKenna. Standing: Kaufman, Murowski, Gordon, Kerchis, Mulhern, Simons, West, Coleman. Back row: Mr. Horvath, Mr. Aitken, Caesar. SPORTS BASEBALL 1950 GOLF TEAM Kneeling: Carey, Salad. Standing: Mr. Andrews, Piccolo, Burke, Garde, Kane, Mr. Aitken. Front row, left to right: Sottile, Levinson, De Meo, Felie, Whitehead, Magro, Kane, Brow, Del Mastro, Coleman. Second row: Wenzel, Conklin, Urofsky, D’Addeo, Goldberg, Schwartz, Ellis, Moshovos, Persky. Back row: Boccaccio, Morse, Mr. Aitken, Morris, Mr. McGill, Anderson, Mr. Horvath, McCarthy, Caesar, Mayer. FOOTBALL captains, Val Magro and Clarence Whitehead, Jerry Levinson and Moe Moshovos consistently sparkled on defense. Coach Horvath can be proudly satisfied with his lads, and he hopefully looks toward a returning host of lettermen next Turkey dinner tasted much better on Thanks¬ giving Day, owing to a thrilling 13-13 draw with our arch rivals from H. P. H. S. The fierce con¬ test climaxed the spirited determination of this year’s “Green’’ squad, a team hampered by in¬ experience and crippling injuries, as proven by their 2-5-1 record. However, Weaver’s eleven fought back gamely throughout a season of for¬ midable odds. It exhibited a strong ground attack which em¬ ployed a newly-used T formation, spearheaded by scatback “Beebe’’ Coleman’s electrifying runs and by the steady field leadership of quarter¬ back Emelio Del Mastro. Largely responsible for holding mighty Bulkeley to an unimpressive 12-0 score was some brilliant line play. Here, co- SEASON SUMMARY 19 . . .New London Bulkeley 12 6 .East Hartford 41 7 . Hall 13 26 . Windham 13 0. New Britain 33 0 . Bulkeley 12 13.Middletown 25 13 . Hartford 13 Atj J -T q ■ r ' Nl in j f m 4JP ? V . m I? - ' ' 7 in ■ 7q|| W f | | jl - y K mfi 1 M ’ 1 - jq “ ?; f. ' • PN - J ciiTW- J v. “ i i i ,j[ ' j 1 r) 4 J (j - ' ] ;v i i K ■ • 1 ■ BP r j Tjp §|r- A [• j j j .. A cr r ji ■ ' ' A ' ■ • - B . ;■■■, , J T 5 Of |£f fe H| k P rNiff M ' ' jvTEn ■ “ yjB B a V M ■ T ■ HR 1 Bwcii -- - - aBBpBj L ■ «| ft a IN j Wa ■ ■ T- 9 ' • ¥ ■ 0 � £ � J, Front row, left to right: Mr. Wilson, Lewis, Kramer, Beckman, Biederman, Webster, Klau. Sec¬ ond row: Manning, Shea, Wade, Hurwitz, Barrabee. CROSS COUNTRY Working with a team almost entirely com¬ posed of juniors and sophomores, Coach Ted Wilson turned in a fair cross-country season. Had there been another consistent performer or two to join the brilliant Dave Biederman and Oscar Beckman, success might have been much greater. These two leather-lunged harriers, by repeated top place finishes, carried the squad along. However, not to be overlooked was the fine work of newcomers Paul Lewis, Brian Bar¬ rabee, James Nanni, and Elliot Cramer. Dis¬ playing a hot and cold record all year, the Cross- Countryteers finally “hit their stride” in the state meet with a remarkably good sixth place. Beckman Such experienced material will serve as a strong foundation come September. SEASON SUMMARY (Low Score Wins ) Weaver 31 . Bristol 24 Weaver 24 . Middletown 35 Weaver 50 . . . .Hartford 18, Bulkeley 52 East Hartford 90 Weaver 17 . East Hartford 46 Weaver 21 . New Britain 34 Weaver 51 . Manchester 22 Weaver 33 . Bulkeley 23 6th Place in State Meet at Wesleyan Biederman gg|g V; yj ■ if - i i� n i j ' l j! V [iij yr ’;. ' 4 isiip i w ifcf:t Front row, left to right: Gordon, Watson, Yellin, Cuyler, Carter, Kelliher. Standing: Mr. Aitken, Mayer, Coleman, Foley, Sottile, Mr. Horvath. BASKETBALL Everyone of us will always proudly remember this year’s hoopsters—a truly great, if not the finest basketball combine in the history of the school. The big Green rang up twelve consecu¬ tive thrilling wins before dropping an unfor¬ gettable heartbreaker to Bulkeley, 39-38, and thereby only tying for the city series champion¬ ship. After two more snappy victories, they lost a disappointing finale at New Britain. Still, the glittering record of 14-2 stands out as an accom¬ plishment perhaps never to be achieved again. You couldn’t have asked for more impressive height or natural ability! Throughout the sea¬ son it was towering Mickey Yellin, holder of a new district scoring record of 264 points and spunky little Mario Sottile, the team’s brilliant spark-plug, who consistently led the onslaught. Can we ever forget also ace rebounder, Captain “Turk” Cuyler, deadly, hook-shooting Tom Foley and the steady Joel Gordon, who rounded out the starting five 1 ? Not to be overlooked is Wea¬ ver’s strong bench of Dick Watson, a defensive crackerjack, set shot “Doodles” Kelliher, scrappy “Bee Bee” Coleman, and jumpin’ Johnnie Car¬ ter. Coach Charlie Horvath produced a cool, smooth ball-handling, fine-shooting aggregation whose biggest asset was an excellent display of teamwork demonstrated almost every step of the way. Long will it be before the cheers and excite¬ ment of the games fade from mind and to you lads on the team, a hearty salute for a job well done on the S. S. Weaver! [Weaver High Triumphs „_ Over Windham Five, 60-49} f Irilliant Weaver Team |tops Bristol By 56-45 lefore 2800 At Trinity ft LV : 1 Weaver, Bristol Quintets 1 ° ' or Upstate Laurels tpy - -— illiant Weaver Tes The annual Class “A” tournament at ‘%% X Bristol By 56-4 cave i % w ijeezes Past ubborn J W am, 56-50 r fU New Haven saw third-ranked Weaver U r trounce Ansonia, 71-40, in an opening v ' qrL, VYG3V0F UOWI round show of amazing shooting and all- over control. However, a spirited Harding quintet then tripped our boys, 68-64, un- fnlpw C fortunately and left everyone w ondering VfanClieSll, % XJ W®’ whether the Beavers could have gone all. „ v, ' the way. Sottile made the all-state team 9 23 Ysllifl L for his tremendous play in each contest. X X ji Weaver Whips C W i tijj I onto niets 3reen Wins 6th Tj % n Row, Yeliin 18 in Bea m pf A I jg b. sL J I | f W.f E ' •: W$£r f §k GIRLS ' With the enthusiastic help of her thirty-four leaders, Miss Whitney was able to start the girls’ athletic year off with a “bang.” Out-of-door sports started the year rolling, and continued longer than anticipated, because of the prolonged moderate weather. Classes were held on the football field and activities such as speedball, volleyball, and archery were conducted by the “Able-Bodied Leader Corps.” Carol Islieb, alias “volleyball girl”, was one of the outstanding instructors in this sport. Chilly days finally forced the girls inside, and exercises and folk dancing became popular. “Judy” Pauli showed her colors at folk dancing, and her previous knowledge of the dance made her a graceful A-l instructor. A person peeking in on the gym on these days might have found a girl doing a hip-roll or the Mexican waltz! SPORTS Next on the list of indoor activities were bas¬ ketball, badminton, tumbling, volleyball, and individual games. Greenhorns in tumbling were made experts by the instructions received from Leaders Joan Reilly, “Bea” Lee, Joy Fontana, and Joanne Pelletier. Carol Islieb, with a new alias, “basketball girl’’, proved to be twice the demon that she was in volleyball! The skills achieved at this time were to be put to use in Sport Night. Warm, fair weather returned, and classes were again held outside. Spring activities in¬ cluded archery, badminton, softball, volleyball, tennis, and roller skating. Eleanor Hoffman demonstrated, by the whiz of her arrow, how the year just flew by! No girl will ever forget Miss Whitney’s fa¬ vorite sentence, “Don’t forget to register with Mrs. Pounds,’’ nor Mrs. Pounds’, “All right, girls, upstairs!” . I T ■ 99 Barbara ill 1111 111 Sl CLASS HISTORY range bears tbe large, green letters: S. S. WEAVER. Hmmm . . . strange name for a ship, but let’s join tbe crowd already boarding the mysteri¬ ous craft. Once on deck, we are di¬ rected to a cabin with a door clearly marked: William F. Aitken, Captain. Curiosity gets the best of us, so here we stay to read the Log while tbe others continue tbe inspection. As we open the wooden cover and glance through the yellow, dust-covered pages, the first item we notice is: “SOPHOMORE YEAR . . . Sep¬ tember 1948 . . . this year marks a de¬ cided change in the staff of the S. S. WEAVER. Not only are there new members of the crew, but also a new Captain—William F. Aitken, who has succeeded Frank H. Burke . . . The first day aboard, the young, expectant faces of the crew turn toward the captain as he offers a few words of welcome and introduces several of the officers . . . The new class is soon in hurrah for the Green and White! a great hulk of wood—the S. S. WEAVER Time: 100 A. G. (After Graduation) Setting: The entire surface of the earth is now covered by water, owing to a complete change in atomic struc¬ ture. We are standing on the deck of a small boat from which we shall be¬ gin a strange and fascinating deep sea tour. We now join a group of people adjusting their oxygen masks and at last start down on an underwater track through the cold, swirling wa¬ ters that were once the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island Sound, and Con¬ necticut River. Many strange creatures and color¬ ful bits of foliage dot the ocean floor and then suddenly, straight ahead we notice a great hulk of wood. It seems to be a sunken ship, which at closer CLASS HISTORY the swing of things. Friendship is the keynote of the Senior-Sophomore par¬ ty, an annual event sponsored by the Girls’ League to welcome the new female members. After a delightful fashion show, the girls have an oppor¬ tunity to become acquainted over ci¬ der and cookies in the mess hall . . . over 800 climb aboard our ship to at¬ tend the C. S. P. A. Convention in October. Many interesting speeches leave all attending with a better con¬ ception of journalism in general. It was wonderful to have been host to such a fine group! Coach Norm Daniels of the S. S. Wesleyan is guest speaker at the foot¬ ball rally held before the annual Thanksgiving Day game. What a de¬ licious turkey dinner we have this year! Of course, winning the game might have had a little something to do with it! . . . Another athletic boost is the dedication of the Philip R. Smith Memorial Scoreboard in honor of a late Weaver crewman . . . Amid gales of laughter, the presentation of Weaver Night finds great success, the red-hot Joe Grieco quintet! helped by Nature Boy, the trombone¬ playing shmoos, and our illustrious Maharajah of Magador . . . Somewhat in the form of a Christmas gift, the Boys’ Club is presented to the male population. This organization will be advised by Mr. Ezra Melrose and led by fellow crewman, James Carabillo . . . ‘Who are you going with?’ ‘Is he nice?’ What are you going to wear?’ Yes, you guessed it, a formal dance is appoaching. ‘The Snowflake Fantasy’, better known as the Goodwill Formal, looks like another gala occasion . . . Near the end of January, the crew change to rabbits and bound merrily to the gymnasium to enjoy their ‘Sophomore Hop’ . . . Following this, parents visit the ship to see how their precious little sailors are progressing. After confidential reports from the of- what a delicious Thanksgiving dinner! Goodwill Formal—another gala occasion ficers, all assemble in the auditorium for brief entertainment . . . Members of the S. S. WEAVER, along with the general public, are treated to an ex¬ cellent concert by the Hartford Sym¬ phony Orchestra. Some of the crew act as usherettes and ticket-takers.” A s we continue, we are aware that: . . The S. S. WEAVER has en¬ dured the storms of life for 25 years. It seems remarkable, but then each successive crew has taken part in its preservation . . . the final event of the year, the Senior Reception, is at¬ tended by only the luckiest of sopho¬ mores.” Reading further in the pages of the Log, we come to a section entitled: JUNIOR YEAR . . . Several new officers have come aboard. Mates Lil¬ lian Erickson, Charles Horvath, and Clayton Shufelt are all very much ad¬ mired and respected already . . . Some¬ thing new and different has been added in tbe form of a Junior City Council, and several fine candidates are elected . . . Today, the entire crew had a treat when the Mind Your the new and different ]r. City Council Manners” radio program was pre¬ sented. For weeks to come we shall all display our best manners. (Wha’ hoppened!) . . . The inspiring Christ- mas-Chanukah assembly will always hold a special place in our hearts . . . There usually must be some sad news with the good, and we all certainly turn thumbs down as Captain Aitken announces hour-long, semester ex¬ amination. How can we possibly study for exams when we have to watch a former crewman, Gino Sam- buco, on T. V.? . . . Did George Washington sleep in our gym last night? The whole place is decorated with cherry trees. After being hit on the head with a hatchet, we realize Washington’s Birthday was the theme of our wonderful Midwinter Hop” CLASS HISTORY . . . ‘Only when the doors of the world are thrown open to everyone, can there be true peace and harmony’— The words of Mr. Clarence Chatto, speaker at the brotherhood assembly, are well worth remembering. “ ‘Ouch that hurts!’ is a phrase heard frequently as we Juniors get our T. B. shots. ‘What’s a little needle, anyhow,’ says a brave fellow just be¬ fore fainting . . . The biggest event of the year is on hand now, and we’re all looking forward to the time of our lives. Ah, yes, we smell the fragrance of ‘Blossom Time’, an appropriate title for our Junior Prom, reigned over by King Emilio DelMastro and Queen Theresa DiMella. The next page of our log is quite blank—It was a great dance! ... A spot of tea, any¬ one? The Junior Tea turns out very well, although almost everyone is drinking coffee! Somebody must have been reading about the Boston Tea Party in history class.” Written boldly across the next page is: “. . . ‘Blue Team Wins Sixth Annual Sport Night’. It was a great fight of clean sportsmanship and fun . . . Pages upon pages can be devoted to the fine work of the musical organi¬ zation under the direction of Messrs. Weston Brockway and Willard Green. We’ll simply say ‘thanks’ for their contribution to our journey . . . Now, as we close the cover of our Log until next year, we bid ‘Bon Voyage’ to our senior friends, who are leaving their stations to us. We also bid fare¬ well to Miss Agnes Hogan and Mr. Melvin Crowell, who are retiring from the S. S. WEAVER aftei 26 years of faithful service. “SENIOR YEAR . . . September 1950 sees our entrance over the S. S. WEAVER’S gangplank once again, this time as seniors. The most wonder¬ ful year of all is about to begin . . . our wonderful Midwinter Hop By Golly, it ' s smart ... I . Sport Night—clean sportsmanship and fun The Dramatic Club reorganizes with plans for a spring production . . . We are all deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Mr. Henry Hanson and Mr. Melvin Crowell and rather disappointed that Mate Weston Brockway is resigning. However, we are happy over the arrival of Mate Reginald DeVaux . . . The football team gets off to a promising start, but due to injuries and inexperience ends the season with a 2-3-2 record. Never¬ theless, all enjoy a thrilling Thanks¬ giving game ... At our Armistice Day assembly, the American Legion pre¬ sents the S.S.WE AVER with a beauti¬ ful American flag and pole for Batter- son Field ... A Student Council form of government is overwhelmingly ac¬ cepted by the crew, and Amie C. Greenberg is voted president in the initial election. “The finest basketball team in many a year emerges this season, led by Mike Yellin and Mario Sottile, and it garners a tremendous 14-2 record. Going on to the tournaments, The Big Green, after trouncing Ansonia, looms as a top contender, only to drop a close 68-64 decision to Warren Harding ... A long-hoped-for plan is finally realized when a Driver Education Course is instituted . . . We shall never forget the stirring address given by Mr. Imre Kovacs, brilliant Hunga¬ rian educator . . . During April, Wea¬ ver Night returns and delights a packed house ... At last, the magic month of June arrives and seniors dress in their Sunday best to enjoy a delicious meal and excellent enter- those musical organizations were just solid! Anyway, it’s been marvelous and everyone has had a terrific time . . . Finally, the crowning night of gradua¬ tion from the S. S. WEAVER arrives, and we take with us all that has gone before—memories we can never for¬ get!” Having finished our study of the Log of the S. S. WEAVER and its hardy crew, we seek the rest of our group. We find them in the large auditorium where abundant evidence still remains of a grand celebration long ago. Papers strew the floor and what appear to be graduation caps and gowns lie here and there! This is the end of our tour, and as we stand viewing the remains, we sense a quiet serenity, a feeling of peace and con¬ tentment. It must have been quite a voyage! entering this time as seniors tainment at the Senior Banquet . . . Class Night, conducted by President Johnnie Carter, proves a great success, and after the program, we receive the long-awaited Portal of’51 . . .The gym is completely transformed on the night of the Senior Reception. May¬ be it’s the colored lights or the music or the formality of being conducted through the receiving line by the Jun¬ ior ushers. Maybe it’s just that it’s June and the end of our glorious years aboard the S. S. WEAVER. good old Brock! WEAVER BOYS ' LEADER CORPS 0 • Front row, left to right: Felie, DeCozio, Connolly, Clymer, Greenberg, Berger, Daly. Second row: Brodeur, Clark, Stannard, Grody, Ford, Ettl, Kichas, Godbout, Green, Walsh. Back row: Kolosky, Tamiso, Kenny, Moshovos, D’Addeo, D’Elia, Howard, Erisoty, Baren- baum, Goldberg, Stavis, LaBruna. ART-CRAFTS CLUB Front row, left to right: Brockman, Davidson, U li¬ man, Santacroce, Lesser, Brobrib. Seated: Cherniak, Gold, Teal, Singer, Carter, Lassman, Hainsey. Stand¬ ing: Salad, Schneider, Gentile, Maselek, Pizzoli, Jamie¬ son, Conroy, Piccolo, Sheriden, Candela, Lavieri, Mahoney, Krasauskas, Mancini. A very vital and necessary part of life aboard the S. S. Weaver came from extra-cur¬ ricular functions of clubs and other outside activities. Here, in a spirit of good fellowship, the Weaverite had an opportu¬ nity to pursue his favorite hob¬ bies or pastimes and exert some individuality. Each organiza¬ tion required faculty sponsor¬ ship, but was entirely formed and run by the student mem¬ bers. Each group met either during the busy activity period or after school. These hours, filled with constructive effort and refreshing sociability, will long be remembered by all those participating. More than giving needed relaxation and diversion from our tedious rou¬ tine of study, the clubs indi¬ rectly laid a basis for creating better, well-rounded personali¬ ties and future citizens. Variation of program was certainly offered. Five organi- CLUBS ITORS zations included practically ev¬ ery Weaver Crewman — the Girls’ League, the Boys’ Club, The “Lookout”, the Student Government, and the Hartford Junior City Council. Then came the language, science, commercial, art, and home¬ making clubs which tied in with definite school studies and offered a culturally, entertain¬ ing outlet for each parti cular subject. Service rendered by the Honor Society, the Pro¬ jection Squad, and the Junior Red Cross aided immensely in our journey. The athletic ac tivities such as the Boys’ and Girls’ Leader Corps and the sparkling contribution of our renowned musical organiza¬ tions complete a brief outline of the Weaver Club picture. One thing we must keep in prganizations or , nature as was lr own ship, fch out of any- icerely put into GIRLS ' LEADER CORPS Left to right: Lamson, Levine, Karpman, Ellis, Beck¬ ham, Hoffberg. Front row, left to right: Lee, French, Dauksas, Linden. Second row: Solomon, Katten, Allen, Keller, J. Pelletier, Bonadies, E. Santacroce, Geyer. Third row: Reilly, Penning, Angelo, Hoffman, Cohen, Mag Graf, Zampaglione, Jackson, Brumm, M. Pel B|g ! Bordonaro, Miss Whitney. Back row: Paull,JB|g§| Ackerman, Murray, Sherman, Fish, Lavieri, lK|Sigf| V. Santacroce, Piacente, Hoffberg, Brink. picture: Alberghini, Bolcher, Darling, Di Mell BjiSp tana, Kadish. CAMERA CLUB Front, left to right: Kahn, Giber, Autupit, Levin. Seated: DuBrow, Leiper, Schoen, Martocchio, Shapiro, Beinstein. Standing: Morris, Martin, Lebon, Sherman, Katten, Baer, Cipriani. DRAMATIC CLUB Seated, left to right: Levin, Candela, Gerber, Hoffman, Sonnenblick, Pauli, Greenberg. Second row: Giber, Lamson, Bernstein, Gold, Ragatsky, DuBrow, Katten, Bronson, Beinstein. Third row: Mr. Bronstein, Karpman, Rudner, Robbins, Greenberg, Magner, Pivnick, Kahn. Front, left to right: Johnson, Israel, Levine, Singer, Cipriani. Seated: So- roker, Sloat, Pauli, Friery, Olmstead, Lamson, Quagliano, Glazier. Standing: Sonnenblick, Ginsberg, Glassman, Goldberg, Sosland, Tenenbaum, Pivnick, Ullmann, Kamen, Jackson, Baer, Gordon. F.P.A. GIRLS ' BUSINESS CLUB Front row, left to right: Angelo, Maimone, Graf, Blanchette, Matassa, Landerman, D’Onofrio. Seated: Smith, Cacase, Fontana, Porter, Deacon, Bor- donaro. Standing: Rottino, Hauk, Singer, Ogle, Brodrib, Burke, Rosenblatt, Jackson, Freidman, Vallera, Manogian. INGLESIDE CLUB Seated, left to right: Cipriani, Ramino, Pizzoli, Quagliano, Faretra, Silver- stein. Standing: Fitzgerald, Torrens, Golden, Robertson, Peluso, Shelto. PHYSICS CLUB Front, left to right: Nelson, Klau. Seated: Mr. Maines, Meisner, Mayer, Rottenberg, Jaivin, L. Schwartz. Standing: Sigal, Andrus, Cramer, R. Schwartz, Miller, Berson, Hirschfeld, Sowalsky, Wertheim. Front row, left to right: Guevarra, Bernstein, Sloat, Ross, Lesser, Geyer, Ragatsky. Seated: Reilly, Bronson, Solomon, Hoffman, Torrens, Grobard. Standing: Schoolnick, Lizzi, Rudner, Slossberg, Lavieri, Yellin, Meisher, Passett, Greenberg, Sless, Cramer, Sosland, Rudy, Tenenbaum, Rulnick, Ullmann, Robbins, Schoen. Kneeling, left to right: Garde, Carey, Nanni, Rosenberg, West, Green¬ berg, Barrabee. Seated: Kerchis, Murowski, Salad, Kelliher, Watson, Slossberg, Quinto. Standing: Biederman, Mulhern, Gordon, Cuyler, Yellin, King, Hur- witz, Simons, Schwartz, Mr. McGill. Kneeling, left to right: Conklin, Mayer, Sottile, D’Addeo, McCarthy, DelMastro, Levinson. Seated: Schwartz, Ellis, Boccaccio, Coleman, Magro, Caeser, Persky. Standing: DeMaio, Morris, Goldberg, Felie, Kane, Moores, SPANISH CLUB LETTER CLUB ,v - ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The Portal Board would like to sincerely thank those who have so willingly aided in the suc¬ cessful preparation of this classbook. Our deep appreciation is extended to: Mr. Roger Ratto and Mr. John Vignoli of Photo-Reflex Studio, which did most of the photography; Mr. Randy Brown of Jay Publishing Co., printers; Mr. Jack Goss, who supplied valuable pictures; the following Weaver art¬ ists, ably guided by Mr. John Preu; Florine Teal, Bernard Schneider, Audrey Lesser, Barbara Gold, Valerie Santacroce, Judith Tollin, Richard Maselek, and Carole Hanna. Miss Marion Case ' s senior typing classes, especially Elsie Ogle and Patricia Deacon, for invalu¬ able assistance; and certainly Mr. John A. Alibrio, Business Advisor, and Mr. F. Eliot Larrabee, Edi¬ torial Advisor, without whose inspiring guidance, our efforts would never have been so fruitful. Miss Case’s 2nd period class Compliments of THE SANITAS BATES and KLINKE WINDOW CLEANING CO. Best Wishes to The Graduating Class —Manufacturing Jewelers— POMERANTZ BAKERY, Inc. —Of the Better Grade— 551 Albany Avenue Tel. 2-5893 Hartford, Connecticut Compliments of OFFICIAL JEWELERS FOR LEM ' S GAS STATION 580 ALBANY AVENUE ALL CLASSES Patronize the Advertisers. OF WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL Their loyal support aided in making your PORT AL Attleboro, Mass. a success. £ )Cr 0 OiO X 0 O Cr C O}0 € OlO )0 0)0 0 0 010 0 0 0 0 Q Ol C 0 0 0 0 0 ) 98 oyoyoyo oyo o o o C‘ o o o o o o oyo o o o c oyo oyo o-bo- k� o 0+0 oyo � oj Gozzo ' s Original PRINT CRAFT Hot Oven Grinders LA PIZZA GRADUATION, PERSONAL CARDS and 751 Blue Hills Avenue COMMENCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS Tel. 7-5388 1425 E. Elm Street Scranton 5, Penna. Compliments of Best Wishes to the CLASS OF 1951 ORCHID FLORIST Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Schwartz Phones 7-6421 — 7-6422 1181 MAIN STREET 287 MAIN STREET Best Wishes for A Successful Future from THE WEAVER SPANISH CLUB JAY PUBLISHING CO. 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