Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1952 volume:

S C fram FORE Jf w . I j If i 1% f ' js r 7lr l :■ Jr jC |Ur - . . . where we gained maturity . . . ’ i L f i f 1 1 One bright September morning, almost three years ago, we stood upon the threshold of Weaver High School about to step through its portals into a new phase of life. From all outward appearances, Weaver seemed the same as other schools we had attended, but — in reality — here was something greater and deeper than a mere school . . . here was a flourishing, active community. With this as its theme, the ’52 PORTAL has tried, with word and picture, to recapture the true spirit of Weaverville, U.S.A. — its ex¬ citement and serenity — its laugh¬ ter and sorrow — and, above all, its brotherhood and friendship. It has attempted to bring to life the the future citizens of this troubled world! memories of its brotherhood and friendship WORD laying fields and classrooms of X ' ea ' verville where we, the future itizens of this troubled world, have earned the meaning of cooperation ,nd democracy and have gained the naturity so vital to harmonious liv- n g- Today, as we prepare for our final •xit from Weaver into the dark¬ less of the future, only nostalgic houghts remain of the past — nemories of the great times and varrr experiences linked with our ligh school days. It is the hope of he PORTAL Board that these Priceless memories which it has at- empted to preserve in this book v ill ie a constant source of joy and omfort to the CLASS OF 1952! - J. S. S. - ... ' r . nostalgic thoughts remain of the past . . ie great times these priceless memories learned the meaning of cooperation Miss Mansfield Among the many memories which will lin¬ ger in the minds of the Class of 1952 is the memory of a quiet-mannered, helpful person. This woman, gifted with a wonderful sense of humor and a contagious smile, has been both history teacher and friend to a countless num¬ ber of Weaver students. The part that she has unselfishly played in the life of our community — as supervisor of the F.P.A. and co-advisor to The Lookout — has been one of extreme importance and infinite value. Because of her deep confidence in students and her untiring willingness to help them suc¬ ceed — because of her true desire to produce more intelligent Americans — and because of the wonderful memories that she has helped to create, we, the Portal Board, dedicate this book to MISS LILLIAN M. MANSFIELD. F. P. A. Seated, left to right: Weitzman, Wertheim, Dauksas, Berson, DuBrow, Hirshfeld, Kahan. Standing: Passett, Meisner, Miss Mansfield, Robin, Pisetsky. Mr. Horvath In the short span of three years Weaver has risen from the depths of athletic oblivion to the position of a state power. The personality behind this sudden rise is a friendly and genial coach, known to most of us for his firm leader¬ ship and his bashful modesty. Through personal interest in each of his players, he has won rheir love and respect, their confidence and spirit. Thus he has turned out constantly suc¬ cessful teams. Because of the warmth and friendliness that he has added to our community — be¬ cause of the place that he has won in the hearts of the Class of 1952 — and because of the hand that he has had in furnishing the memory of victory instead of defeat, we, the Portal Board, dedicate this book to MR. CHARLES F. HORVATH. ;an, Mr. Horvath, Mr. McGill m -1 7 The object of education is good citizenship in the community in which one lives. Weaver is in every sense a community within the Greater Hartford com¬ munity and its students experience in their school life many phases of adult life, — traffic, communica¬ tion, health and sanitation, voting, food service, so¬ cial living and human relationships. The members of the Class of 1952 have rendered many services to our Weaver community. As you take your places in the world of tomorrow, I hope each of you will make a continuing contribution Mr. William F. Aitken The Class of ’52 is indeed thankful for having such a capable and gifted leader as William F. Aitken. His ability to understand the problems of teen-agers has won for him the reputation of being a good guy!” Despite his many responsibilities, Principal Aitken has always found time personally to advise a needy student or a faltering school organization, and has always con¬ sidered any proposal offered by students in the interest of the school. Because of his democratic ideals, Mr. Aitken has made every citizen of Weaverville feel that he is a vital part of the community, contributing in some way to communal life. He has inspired the entire stu¬ dent body with his integrity and glowing personality and will be remembered not as a principal, but as a friend. Let our departure from Weaverville be filled with the sincere hope for his continued success and well¬ being. toward that better society which the world so des¬ perately needs and desires. And so, as we bid you farewell as undergraduates, we welcome you to that goodly company of Weaver alumni and ask the continuation of your loyalties to your school. To each of you our best wishes for success and, as you leave, to each of you God-speed. WILLIAM F. AITKEN, Principal STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS HONOR SOCIETY OFFICERS Seated, left to right: DuBrow, Urofsky, Hemingway. Standing: Zito, Fontana, Paternostro, Mr. Aitken. Seated, left to right: Sowalsky, Gitlin, Passett. Second row: Mr. Darling, Mr. Aitken. . J99 . „y£ XWk - •1 ' . . • J? I 9 vjk 1 WEAVER For three years, this has been our community — Weaverville. Here, through hours of resolute study and pleasant fun, we have learned the lessons which will determine the type of citizens we are to become. In looking ahead, we can be confident that our training has been a sound one and will enable us to cope intelligently with the many problems that the future holds in store. As we enter other, larger communities and are faced with impending responsibilities, let us always remember our fine background at Weaverville. 9 Mr. Melrose In the person of Mr. Ezra Melrose, we have been fortunate to have a vice-principal and counselor of the highest quality. Through his familiarity with vocational opportunities and college prospects, Mr. Melrose has helped many seniors to decide upon their futures. His amiable manner and cheerful disposition, together with his abundant supply of sound advice, have made him highly popular and respected. As faculty advisor of the Boys’ Club since its forma¬ tion in 1948, he has had a great hand in the outstanding program and enrollment of this organization. For the job that he has done so well, we leave Mr. Melrose with our hope for his continued success. 10 BOYS’ CLUB EXECUTIVE BOARD Seated, left to right: Perrone, Moshovos, Sottile, Moriarty. Second row: Mr. Aitken, Ellis, Economou, Goldberg, Fontana, Henry. •I - I L 1 m g . M “ jt . w Jig ||p| ■ i « � ' r Miss Katherine R. Goodwin Success in our venture at Weaver could never have been attained without the guiding hand of our Dean of Girls. Mi ss Katherine Goodwin. With her friendly smile and pleasant disposition, she has proved a worth¬ while friend and sympathetic listener to all who have come in contact with her. As faculty advisor of the Girls’ League, one of Weaver’s most popular and most active organizations, Miss Goodwin has played a vital role in the functioning of our community and has won the admiration of all her girls.” In bidding Miss Goodwin good-bye, we — the Class of 1952 — cherish the memory of our everlasting friendship. GIRLS’ LEAGUE EXECUTIVE BOARD Seated, left to right: Bordonaro, Glazier, Piacente, Orgento. Second row: Cecere, Mancuso, Miss Goodwin, Lee, Bonadies. MISS ELINOR MOSES Those who knew Miss Elinor Moses could not fail to be inspired by her delightful sense of humor, her stimulating personality, and her optimistic philosophy of life. The unwavering loyalty and devotion which she exhibited toward her students and her school won the deep confidence and true respect of everyone. Although — in a physical sense — Miss Moses has now been taken from us, yet the influence that she exerted in developing the character traits of her students will always stand as an immortal monument to her life. Eternal peace has descended on the body of Miss Moses, but her spirit will continue to live on at Weaver. Although all of us did not know MISS DORIS L. PRESTON, secretarial assistant at Weaver, her death saddened the whole Weaver community. Miss Preston came to Weaver as secretary with the first class in 1923. She was a member of the Women Teachers’ Club and the Hartford Secretarial Association. Her duties were numerous, and one of her special interests was the music department. Throughout her many years at Weaver Miss Preston was a loyal and conscientious worker. 12 JOHN A. ALIBRIO, B.ED Machine Shop Teachers’ College of Conn. Nice things come in small packages.” RUSSELL D. BAKER, B.S. Biology Mass. State College Most interesting teacher and friend. SAMUEL BRONSTEIN, M.A. Algebra, Geometry Trinity College Amicable and easy-going CHARLES A. ANDREWS, B.S. Guidance, Mechanical Drawing Fitchburg Teachers’ College Seniors would be lost without his earnest guidance. HARRIET D. BEST, M.A. Guidance, History Mount Holyoke College Quiet and helpful at all times. WALTER C. ASCHENBACH, M.A. English University of Connecticut ]ovial and ardent rooter for the Green. JENNETTE BODURTHA, B.A. Biology Mount Holyoke College Charming in her quiet way. EDGAR A. CARRIER, B.A. Mathematics Middlebury College Witty expressions add flavor to The Lookout. MARION A. CASE Stenography and Typing Chandler Normal School Sincere and amiable to the future stenographers. 14 HAROLD B. CLAPP, M.A. Mathematics Bates College It’s about time we had a little quiz . ..” GENEVIEVE W. CONKLIN, M.A. Spanish, Latin St. Elizabeth College Were you talking?” MILLARD S. DARLING, M. ED. Guidance Amherst College A most helpful aid in guiding our futures. PORTIA E. CLOUGH, B.S. Home Economics Framingham Teachers’ College Greatly admired for her sweet disposition. NICHOLAS C. CORACCI, B.A. Shorthand and Typing Bryant College Terrific personality and wonderful sense of humor. ALBERT V. DeBONIS, M.A. English Trinity College Revived Weaver’s Dramatic Club. EMILLE J. COMEAU, B.S. ED. Shop Fitchburg Teachers’ College A familiar and popular figure in the shop. ROBERT P. CUNNINGHAM, M.S. Office Practice Northeastern University Always busy as a bee! REGINALD G. DEVAUX Music Providence College Suave, entertaining, and pleasant. 15 PHILIP H. DOW, M.A. Sciences Bates College Small, pleasant, and a swell guy. FORTUNATA Y. FARANDA, B.S. Home Economics Exchange teacher in England this year. GRETCHEN B. HARPER, B.A. Latin Wellesley College ' Mercy, Mercy, settle down, Class .. MAE DRESCHER, M.A. History Mt. Holyoke College Attractive person ivith a thorough knowledge of history. WILLARD B. GREEN, M.S. Ed. Music New York State Teachers’ College Finally saw Weaver Band get new uniforms. LILLIAN R. ERICKSON, M.A. Ed. Art Rhode Island School of Design Pleasing personality with disposition to match. GEORGE F. HALFORD, M B A. Commercial Subjects Boston University Neat dresser with interest in square dancing. NINA L. HARTIN, M.A. English Mt. Holyoke College Vivacious, understanding, and eager to aid. ELIZABETH B. HASELTON Librarian Rockford College A great help in our Library. 16 DOROTHY E. HOOD, M.A. English Mt. Holyoke College Thorough, demure, and soft-spoken. CHARLES F. HORVATH, M.A. Coach University of Connecticut Greatly admired by all his boys. MARIE A. JOHNSTON, B.A. French Radcliffe College This isn’t a French class; this is life . . .” F. ELIOT LARRABEE, M.A. English Wesleyan University No tickee, no shirtee, No papee, no markee.” MARY G. LEVY, M.A. Commercial Geography, Guidance New York University Sweet, likeable, and understanding. ELVIRA M. LORD, M.A. English Moravian College Come down to the office with me! E. ALLAN MAINES, B.A. Chemistry, Physics University of Maine Good natured and highly thought of. JAMES S. MALONEY, M.A. Sciences Fordham University Alivays friendly and in good humor. LILLIAN M. MANSFIELD, M.A. History Mt. Holyoke College Pleasantry, popularity, and ability. 17 JOHN B. McGILL, M.S. Physical Education, Democracy University ' of Illinois A team that won’t be beaten, can’t be beaten.” FRANCES L. MULLANS, B.A. Spanish Middlebury College Creo que si. . .” CLAIRE NORTON, B.S. School Psychologist College of St. Theresa Always going about her work conscientiously. MONA G. O’HARA, M.A. English Smith College Move along now . . .” M. NELSON OWEN, M.A. English Lehigh University Greatly missed during his long illness. G. HAPGOOD PARKS. M.A. Chemistry, Physics, Algebra Clark University Now if you had only taken physics!” ESTHER PHILLIPS, M.A. French Bates College N’est-ce pas?” DOROTHY PICKARD, M.A. Art Columbia University Gayness and sweetness rolled into one. JOHN D. PREU Art Pratt Institute Furnishes art work for many school activities. 18 FRANK J. STEEVES, M.A. Mechanical Drawing, Driver Ed. Fitchburg Teachers’ College Alivays ready with a helping hand. CLAYTON F. SHUFELT, M.A. Music New York State Teachers’ College Beloved player of that magic violin. FRANK M. VAN SCHAACK, M.A. English Lebanon Valley College T akes great interest in all his students. ELEANOR M. WHITNEY, M.A. Physical Education Columbia University Your first offense is one demerit.. WAYLAND F. WALCH, B.A. Sciences Middlebury College Friendly and fatherlike — respected by all. CHARLOTTE A. WILLIAMS Home Economics Training College of D.S. Arts South Wales, England A pleasant addition to Weaver. ARLINE S. TURNER, M.A. History Wellesley College Tall, attractive, and sophisticated. WILLIAM R. WARING, B.B.A. Commercial Subjects Boston University Money, money — who’s got the money? COLIN T. WILSON, M. ED. Physical Education Springfield College Able advisor of the popular Boys’ Leader Corp. r ARTHUR F. WINSLOW, M.A. Social Studies University of Maine Makes his classes lively with his humor. ALICE C. ANDERSON, B.A. English Colby College A welcome addition to Weaver. JEAN DOWNEY, M.A. Library New York University We all bid you welcome. ROSE S. HOFFMAN, M.A. English, History University of Wisconsin A pleasant newcomer to Weaver. MIRETTA L. BICKFORD, B.A. History University of Maine Usually seen walking down the corridor. MARY E. FLEMING, R.N. Nurse St. Francis Hospital Steadfast friend with a gay smile. ALICE J. McGILLICUDDY, M.A. Commercial Subjects Boston University Possesses dignity and many smart clothes. JASPER HOWARD MR. WILLIAMS OFFICE STAFF Miss Marjorie H. Sexton Miss Agnes E. Sinnott Mrs. Rose C. Yush Miss Lillian J. Kaprove Mr. Jasper Howard Mr. Howard Williams NERVE CENTER OF WEAVERVILLE i CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT Paul Lewis Muriel Gitlin TREASURERS Mario Sottile Thomas Foley MARSHALLS Emanuel Moshovos HISTORIANS Joan Rosenbaum Testator Arnold Persky Prophet Larry Schwartz Essayist Judith Karr Chairman Senior Reception Tina Bordonaro Patsy DelMastro Testatrix Helen Glazier Prophetess Gerda Greenberg Orator Jerome Sowalsky Chairman Senior Banquet Marilyn Orgento Seated, left to right: Bordonaro, Schwartz, Rosenbaum, Lewis, Gitlin, Sottile, Karr. Standing: Mr. Aitken, Orgento, Moshovos, Sowalsky, Foley, Persky, Greenberg, Del¬ Mastro. CLASS OFFICERS 22 CONSTANCE ABBOTT Connie”—swell gal with a terrific personality — friendly smile for everyone—sings like a lark—amateur photographer—fu¬ ture Florence Nightingale—years at Weaver were the best! Clubs: Camera, Glee; Choirs: Choraliers, Interhigh; Girls League. PATRICIA ABRAMSON Pat —quiet person until you know her—special interest is sports—future plans include work and marriage—years spent at Weaver most enjoyable.” Girls’ League. CONSTANCE ACKERMAN Connie”—the girl with the pleasing voice—unusual but at¬ tractive hair style—takes active interest in sports— Had a lot of fun at Weaver!” Business Club; Girls’ League. URSULA ACKERMAN Ursula—one of our most ac¬ tive Beavers—quietly lets her marks speak for her (oh, those A’s!)—her sincerity and warmth have won many friends—crystal ball predicts success. French Club; Honor Society; Leader Corps; Girls’ League; Lookout Editorial Board; POR¬ TAL Board; Student Council. Salutatorian. RICHARD AHERN Tony”—quiet and industrious —enjoys sports, especially base¬ ball and football—plans to at¬ tend college—thought years at Weaver were a lot of fun.” Clubs: Boys’, Letter. ROBERTA ALDRICH Bert”—good friend and ex¬ cellent citizen—very sincere— loves to meet people—avid sports fan—whiz at square dancing— plans working in an insurance company. Girls’ League. DOROTHY ALEKSON Dot” — strictly a Frankie Laine fan—boy can he send her! —lively and full of fun—hep on sports—plans to work until the right man comes along! Girls’ League. NANCY ALLEN Nan”—sweet, warm-hearted, and considerate—impressive per¬ sonality—easy on the eyes— capable and dependable—enjoys music in general—future directed toward an insurance career. Girls’ League; Honor Society; Leader Corps. JOYCE ANDERSON Spider”—tall, slim, and pretty —loves music and finds people fascinating—quiet, serious-mind¬ ed, and poised—owner of a beautiful wardrobe — career in nursing highlights future plans. ALFRED ANTONUCCI Al” — liked by everybody— small, but not many look down upon him!—likes sports, especi¬ ally football and baseball— thought years at Weaver were okay.” Boys’ Club. MYRNA BEINSTEIN ZELDA APTER Zel”—gift of gab—hard¬ working, dependable, and co¬ operative—always ready for a good time—future may include medicine - man (New Jersey tribe?) Choir; Girls’ League; Glee Club; Lookout Typist; Honor Society; PORTAL Typist. IRWIN BARENBAUM Ding”—a sharp dresser and looker—handy man with a paint brush—loyal to the Leader Corps —plans to become a commer¬ cial artist. Boys’ Club; Leader Corps. MARIE BARNES Rie”—never wastes a word— ardent sports fan—handy with a sewing needle—impressive per¬ sonality—energetic in her ways —plans to major in dietetics. Girls’ League. FRANCES BECKER Franny”—quiet and petite— cheerful and friendly toward everyone—enjoys sports, movies, books, and music—future plans include work and then marriage —good luck to a swell girl! Girls’ League. IRVING BECKER Irving—newcomer to U.S.A.— sports lover—conscientious work¬ er—anxious to succeed —good- natured and quiet—well liked by all who know him. Boys’ Club. Myrna—small but loaded with pep—good worker with many good ideas—owner of many clothes—thought years at Weaver flew by all too fast!”—hopes for social work. Clubs: Camera, Dramatic, F.P.A., Biology; Girls’ League; Lookout Advertising and Edi¬ torial Board. HERBERT BENDELL Herb”—a real speedster—in¬ terested in the opposite sex—em¬ ployed by many a drug store!— a future air-conditioning man. Boys’ Club. ANTHONY BENEDETTO Ben”—man with the green Hudson—faithful friend—devo¬ tee of sports and music—always dependable—enjoyed Weaver— headed for technical school. Boys’ Club. MORTON BEN MAOR Big Ben”—friendly and popu¬ lar—at home in any musical combo”—plays bass like a pro —finds time for women too— (beware, gals!)—after Weaver hopes for music school. Boys’ Club. DOROTHY BENNETT Dot”—tall, slim female with numerous interests—hopes to be a secretary if marriage doesn’t get the best of her!— Weaver kept me busy!” Girls’ League. BARRY BERSON BEVERLY BERARDINO Bev”—quiet and reserved (in school, that is!)—big brown eyes —a future housewife—enjoys listening to and collecting rec¬ ords—athletically inclined—good luck! Girls’ League. PAUL BERGER Paul — industrious—amazing what he can produce with his hands—likes silver work—in¬ stalls and services television sets —plans to study television or drafting. Boys’ Club. MEYER BERMAN Meyer—newcomer known by many—forceful speaker—usually heard arguing politics—enjoyed Weaver’s English classes and pretty girls!!—accomplished chess player—future lies in advertising or business. NEIL BERMAN Neil—likes baseball—plans to work after school—quiet and re¬ served—medium height, heavy build, brown hair—one of the few Weaverites who seldom gets into trouble. Boys’ Club. SYDELLE BERNSTEIN Dellie”—conscientious work¬ er—always dressed in the height of fashion—usually seen with Edie”—plans to become a phy¬ siotherapist—thought years at Weaver tremendous!” F.P.A.; Girls’ League. Barry”—100% Brooklyn fan —plays a mean piano—excellent Webster vocabulary, especially when he’s aroused!—will have great success in engineering. Clubs: Boys’, F.P.A. (chair¬ man); Lookout Editorial Board; Honor Society. DOROTHY BETALOTTI Dot” — cheerful, unassuming miss — quiet, friendly, and co¬ operative — love that beautiful blonde hair — likes sports in general — sure to be a whiz of a telephone operator. Girls’ League. DAVID BIEDERMAN Dave” — on the quiet side (that is, during classes!) — stu¬ dious but mischievous — college bound — severe loss to next year’s track team — good luck, Dave.” Teams: Cross-Country, Track; Projection Squad. ANN BJORKLAND Nancy” — cheerful disposi¬ tion — vivacious — has many friends of both sexes — con¬ scientious Weaver football fan — never a dull moment at Weaver — future telephone oper¬ ator. Leader Corps. RAYMOND BLINN Ray” — at home on a basket¬ ball court — tall and good-look¬ ing — likes music — plans to attend trade school — lots of fun,” he says of years at Weaver. Basketball Team; Boys’ Club. BEVERLY BLOCK Bev” — that smile keeps win¬ ning friends — good-natured — faithful Red Sox fan — quiet and reserved — enjoys playing the piano and listening to rec¬ ords — future plans include UConn. Clubs: Camera, Glee; Choir; Girls’ League. KATHRYN BONADIES Kay” — one of Weaver’s finest — versatile and attractive —quiet and businesslike but loves a good time — striking per¬ sonality — very popular — should make a terrific home eco¬ nomics teacher. Cheerleader; Leader Corps (Pres.); Girls’ League; Honor Society; PORTAL Board; Student Council. CONCETTINA BORDONARO Tina” — wonderful company —loaded with school spirit — — popular gal — always in a hurry — staunch supporter of the Blue” — plans to become private secretary (Veeder Root?) —thought Weaver was tops. Business Club (Pres.); Leader Corps; Girls’ League (Exec. Board); Jr. Prom Committee; PORTAL Business Board. MARVIN BRANSKY Schwab” — brown-eyed and handsome — ardent sports fol¬ lower — not often heard in school — always good for a laugh — plans to go to college. Boys’ Club. ELAINE BRINK Laine” — bright red hair and freckles — plays the piano and likes sports — friendly smile for everyone — undecided about plans for the future— probably college.” Clubs: Art-crafts, Glee; Choir; Leader Corps; Girls’ League. DONNA BROADWAY Puddin” — sparkling, blue¬ eyed miss — cute as a button —dynamic personality — fond of tennis, traveling, and Nonie”— sincere and frank — well liked by all — future spells success. Girls’ League. DORIS BRADLEY Doll”—tall, cute, and friend¬ ly — a whiz on roller skates— carefree and easy-going — pic¬ ture of innocence — life at Weaver was fine except for home¬ work! Girls’ League. MARGARET BRAMSON Maggie” — all-around girl —wonderful disposition — al¬ ways willing to lend a helping hand — liked every aspect of Weaver—future includes college. Clubs: Archery, F.P.A.; Look¬ out Advertising Board; Lookout Typist; Girls’ League. JOHN BRODEUR John” — small fellow but al¬ ways on the go — loves gymnas¬ tics and outdoor sports (fishing and hunting) — future?—where do we go from here? Leader Corps. JANET BRONSON Janey”—an outstanding girl —brains plus — active and inter¬ ested in almost everything— record collector — Mind Your Manners” stalwart — conscien¬ tious and reliable — bright future in radio and acting. Dramatic Club (Sec.); Girls’ League; Honor Society. 26 MYRNA BURKE Moin” — Mr. DeVaux’s right hand gal — intelligent — im¬ pressive personality — gifted with many talents — conscien¬ tious worker — frank and sin¬ cere — future member of the business world. Clubs: Business, Dramatic, Glee; Girls ' League; Lookout Editorial Board; PORTAL Typist; Choraliers (Sec.) GAIL BURNHAM Gay”—usually seen laughing —plays piano and draws — just loves to have fun — main ambi¬ tion: to read her own short¬ hand! — thought Weaver Best years of my life!” Business Club; Girls’ League; Honor Society. RAYMOND BURNS Ray” — good-looking — fun to be with — usually seen hav¬ ing good times — with us only two years — sports, his hobbies, especially football and basket¬ ball — says he plans to enter college. Boys’ Club. LEWIS CACCIO Louie” — usually goes his own way — short and full of fun (at times) — hobbies and special interests include sports and store managing — headed for trade school — good luck. Boys’ Club. JAMES CAREY Jim” — blue eyes and that smile! — neat and well groomed —carefree disposition — always ready with a timely joke — in¬ terested in sports — work is his next stop! Boys’ Club. Lr J -v- mm MAURICE CATTANIO Moe” — red-headed young man usually seen enjoying him¬ self! — gets a kick out of cars and gives a kick with drums— intends to go to college — found Weaver fun!” Boys’ Club. ROSEMARIE CECERE Ro” — one of Weaver’s cuties — popular with both sexes —noted for her great cheering ability — enjoys dancing to bop music — ambition to work as a bookkeeper. Business Club; Cheerleader (Capt.); Girls’ League. MILLICENT CHERNIN Milly” or Shorty” — small, cute, and always smiling — likes to knit and dance — plans to go to UConn — wonderful and terrific!” describe her years at Weaver. Biology Club; Girls’ League. LIBERA CIPRIANI Lee” — energetic and fun- loving — pleasing personality —everybody’s friend — loads of school spirit — skating and bowling her pet sports — future plans include sunny California. Girls’ League; Lookout Circula¬ tion Manager. BRUCE CLARK Birdie” — friendly and good- looking — always has a good word for classmates — popular with both sexes — sports-favorite pastime (especially baseball and golf) — headed for UConn. Boys’ Club. 27 CHESTER CLARK, JR. Chet” — tall, blond, and musical — special interests in¬ clude girls — friendly and fun- loving — usually heard exer¬ cising his vocal chords — future points to mechanical work. Choir; Choraliers; Glee Club. GERALDINE CLOUD Gerry” — beautiful black hair — amiable person — spends her spare time bowling, collect¬ ing snapshots, playing tennis and golf (spare time?) — headed for Pratt School of Designing. Girls’ League. HOWARD COHEN Howie” — seems quiet until you get to know him!—neat dresser — that blond, curly hair! —another of our many sports fans — future plans include col¬ lege — thought Weaver worth¬ while.” Boys’ Club. HOMER COLEMAN, JR. Beebe” — ball o’ fire on the gridiron — always good for a laugh — hopes for an athletic career — spent some good years at Weaver!” Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Teams: Baseball, Basketball, Football. JUDITH COLEMAN Judy” — quiet but appealing —noted for her twinkling eyes and tapping toes — dancing her favorite pastime — nursing in the future (line forms to the right, boys!) Leader Corps; Girls’ League. STANTON CONKLIN Stan” — the man! — good- looking — nice build — intro¬ duced humor into every class— loves music and sports (especially football) — best of luck to a swell guy! Clubs: Glee, Letter; Choir; Football Team. MARGARET CONROY Peggy” — a loyal Weaver rooter — usually seen with Marilyn — enlightens any gath¬ ering with her sense of humor —liked by all her many friends —enjoys dancing — headed for office work. Girls’ League; Jr. Prom Com¬ mittee. HENRY COONEY Buddy” — friendly and al¬ ways ready to hear a good” joke — wonderful sense of humor — sports fan — future undecided — Weaver? lots of laughs and much work!” Boys’ Club. ANN COOPER Annie” — friendly, con¬ genial, and conscientious — possessor of quiet but sincere nature — always dressed in the latest fashion — enjoys music, dancing, and Saul! Business Club; Girls’ League; Lookout Typist. FRANCIS COSGROVE Fran” — good-looking with wavy hair—popular with the opposite sex — played end on the football team — may either work or go to school next year. Boys’ Club; Football Team. 28 r 29 DONALD COWLES Flip” — short and quiet — easy-going — swell kid — on the quiet side — interested in sports — future undecided — success in anything undertaken. Boys’ Club. ANTONIO D’ADDEO Guinea” — a big guy with a big heart — a champ in every way — his tackling on the foot¬ ball field will help him tackle the obstacles in life—good luck! Boys’ Club; Football Team; Leader Corps. DOROTHY DAUKSAS Dotty” — poised and attrac¬ tive — always willing to help —neat dresser — great help to Leader Corps — interested in meeting people — plans to be¬ come an executive secretary— thought Weaver terrific! Clubs: Camera, F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Leader Corps; Honor Society; PORTAL Board. ELAINE DAVIDSON Laine” — blonde, blue-eyed bombshell — a friendly smile for everyone — has no objection to the opposite sex! — loves to sketch and collects miniature animals—future plans devoted to art. Art-Crafts Club; Lookout Busi¬ ness Board; Girls’ League. JEROME DAVIDSON Better known as Jerry” — good-looking guy — reserved un¬ til you know him — well liked —plans for future include pro- baseball or tap dancing—best of luck! Baseball Team. LORETTA DEL CANTO Laurie”—a friendly and like¬ able gal — accomplished a lot in her quiet way — radiant smile always present — a true friend — plans to become a secretary (lucky boss!). Business Club; Girls’ League; Honor Society. CONSTANCE D’ELIA Connie” — always looking for a good time — full of laughs —other half of twin, John — enjoys taking care of children— plans include Teachers College. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Biology, Business; Girls’ League. PATSY DEL MASTRO Pat” — good - looking — possesses many clothes — neat appearance — loads of fun — popular with his many friends —his hobby—sports—undecided about future. Boys’ Club. SIVER DE MEO Gallo” — little man with pleasing dark features — rowdyish” tendencies — usually seen on the second floor! — a regular guy — plans for the fu¬ ture are indefinite. LYLE DENSMORE Denny” — very sweet young miss — welcome addition to Weaver — quickly became well liked — enjoys listening to rec¬ ords — plans to be an elemen¬ tary school teacher! — thinks everyone at Weaver swell! Choir; Girls’ League. GERALDINE DIANA Gerry” — cute and peppy — always on the go — usually seen cheering at all Weaver games— enjoys dancing and baseball games — plans to become a pri¬ vate secretary. Business Club; Girls’ League; Lookout Typist. THOMAS DIGNAN Digger” — fun to be with— some of those ideas! — usually seen enjoying himself in Weaver- ville — college or navy his choice for the future — good luck to a swell kid! Boys’ Club; Teams: Baseball, Basketball. RICHARD DI GREGORIO Bombo” — round, firm, and fully packed! — active in school singing groups — enjoys a good joke as much as the other fel¬ low — plans to attend college. Clubs: Boys’, Glee; Choir; Choraliers. PETER DOLIN Pete — a quiet fellow who enjoys sports — plays baseball a great deal — likes to putter with cars — plans to attend special school after graduation. Boys’ Club. BARBARA DOVE Babs” to her many friends— easy on the eyes — sharp dresser and dances well — enjoys music and loves to travel — business school is her destination. Girls’ League. BARBARA DRUBE Bobbie” — dark-haired cutie — sweeter than sugar! — dramatically inclined — works hard on any task she starts — ping pong enthusiast — immedi¬ ate plans include UConn. Girls’ League. ERNEST DUBIEL Ernie” or Monk” — quiet, good-looking blond — at home in the outfield or at first base for the Beavers” — likes sports in general — would like to play professional baseball. Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Baseball Team. MURIEL DUBROW Mimi” — real brain — where does she find those A’s”? —active in many school organi¬ zations — fun to be with — will succeed in anything she under¬ takes. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Biology (Pres.), Camera (Sec.), Dra¬ matic, F.P.A. (Sec.); Girls’ League; Honor Society; Lookout Activities Editor; Student Coun¬ cil (Sec.); Valedictorian. MARILYN DUNN Mair” — twinkling eyes to match her curly hair — pleasant smile for everyone — conscien¬ tious worker — many devoted friends—collects records, especi¬ ally those of Mario Lanza — best of luck to a deserving girl. Girls’ League. LILA EISENBERG Lee” — tall and light-haired —quiet and cooperative — loads of hobbies including drawing, knitting, dancing, photography, sports, and collecting records— plans to be an interior decorator. Art-Crafts Club; Girls’ League; Lookout Circulation Board. ARTHUR ELLIS Art” — tall, dark, and hand¬ some — sparkling personality— football, main interest — girls and dancing close second! — real Don Juan — future plans in¬ clude school and marriage”? Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Teams: Football, Track. JAMES ERISOTY Jim” — Weaver’s example of quiet masculinity — dark-haired and handsome — terrific athlete —swell guy — considerate and sincere — looks forward to a good permanent job! Boys’ Club; Leader Corps (Pres.). ROSEMARIE FANELLI Ro-Ro” — big brown eyes and cute figure — quiet girl but full of fun — enjoys listening to records and swimming — plans after graduation include an office job. Girls’ League. PAUL FEIN Yak” — hopes to become an actor — promises to remember Weaver even then! — motto: Dodgers or bust (usually the lat¬ ter! ) — watch for him on Broadway! Boys’ Club. HARRIET FELD Har” — usually slept in study hall! — always a warm greet¬ ing for everyone — conscientious worker for Red Cross — true friend in every sense — future will include nursing. Girls’ League; Jr. Red Cross; Lookout Circulation Staff; POR¬ TAL Business Board. ERNEST FLUET Ace” — small guy with a loud voice — quick-tempered but good-natured — shy around opposite sex — enjoys a good joke (especially on teachers!) — plans to sail the seven seas. Boys’ Club. THOMAS FOLEY Tom” — big boy who really looks sharp on the basketball court—good sense of humor — likes to harmonize — hopes to attend UConn — hopes to be a coach. Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Basketball Team. WALTER FORAN Killer” — well liked for his happy-go-lucky manner — usually seen fooling around — the but¬ ton collector” — had a good time in Weaver — plans are un¬ certain. Boys’ Club. RICHARD FORD Dick — a friendly and a swell kid — always where there is fun — hobbies include hunt¬ ing and fishing — interested in opposite sex — plans to enter Navy. Boys’ Club. ELLIOTT FRAUENGLASS Elliott — interested in psychol¬ ogy — Weaver’s representative of the victory of pure reason in the mind of man! — future plans are a secret (probably even from himself!) — noted world traveler. Honor Society. 32 JUDITH FREEDMAN Judy” — quiet and sincere— usually seen with Elaine — en¬ joys long trips — can ' t believe how fast time went by at Weaver — Insurance companies, here she comes! Business Club; Girls’ League; Lookout Typist. BARBARA FRIEDENN Bobby” — one of our more sophisticated girls — stunning clothes with a figure to match —brains plus personality — adds up to a truly wonderful person! —future holds only success and happiness. Clubs: Biology, F.P.A., Glee; Choraliers; Girls ' League; Honor Society. MIRIAM FRIEDMAN Cookie” — tall and blonde— quiet yet friendly — sweet dis¬ position aided by a quick smile —main interest art — spent three fun - filled years at Weaver!” — future in business or art school. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Business; Girls’ League. STANLEY FRUCHTMAN Stan” — tall and lanky — how about those freckles! — avid Dodger fan — future plans in¬ clude business college—Weaver: Best three years of my life!” Boys’ Club. LORRAINE FULLER Scooter” — a little miss who keeps to herself — cute and blonde — likes to collect stamps and autographed baseballs — a whiz at sports — hopes to be a future ball player! Girls’ League. ELIZABETH GADDY Coo” — sweet and amiable— bashful and quiet (but still lots of fun) — enjoys sports and dancing — looks forward to a career in nursing. Girls’ League. MARILYN GALLO Mare” — popular with her friends — beats everyone at ping pong! — full of pep — whiz on roller skates — loves dancing —a future typist. Girls’ League. RONALD GANN Fingers” — aptly nicknamed —especially noted for Bumble Boogie” — plays football and baseball — look out, femmes! — his special hobby is girls — ter¬ rific in chemistry — UConn, here he comes! Teams: Baseball, Football. PAULINE GAUCHER Paul” — warm, amiable, and good-natured — courteous and considerate — rates A” in French appreciation — auto rac¬ ing, bowling, and crossword puz¬ zles among her favorite pastimes — hopes to make nursing her career. Girls’ League. MARILYN GEETER Mar” — nice disposition — quiet, capable, and responsible — enjoyed doing homework!” — thought Weaver filled with op¬ portunities — plans to become an executive secretary. Business Club; Choir; Girls’ League. 33 JOSEPH GENTILE, JR. Joe” — one of the tall, hand¬ some variety — swell guy — special interests include baseball, basketball, and girls! — a future draftsman — lots of luck! Clubs: Art-Crafts, Boys’. ZANE GERSHMAN Zanie” — friendly and lots of fun — swell personality — talking, his specialty — active interest in sports — future will find him beavering (?) at UConn. Clubs: Biology, Boys’. BARBARA GIBER Bobby” — sweet girl with a smile for everyone — very capable and sincere — one of Weaver’s busier Beavers—usual¬ ly seen talking” — future ad¬ dress: Storrs, Connecticut. Clubs: Camera, Dramatic, F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Jr. Prom Committee; Lookout Activity Co¬ editor; PORTAL Business Board; Student Council; Honor Society. LEONARD GINSBERG Ginsy” — tall guy with broad shoulders — noted for big wave in his hair — likes basketball and baseball — had some trouble with Weaver’s French situation. Boys’ Club. YETTA GIPSTEIN Yet” — happy-go-lucky kid— sincere friend — full of pep— conscientious and active worker— thought years at Weaver the best years of my life.” Biology Club; Girls’ League. MURIEL GITLIN Mimi” — cute and friendly— blends beauty with intelligence —loads of personality and humor —usually seen smiling or gig¬ gling — thought Weaver won¬ derful” (except for those guys in 227!) Business Club; Girls’ League: Lookout Student Editor; PORTAL Business Board; Honor Society. GERALD GLAZIER Jerry” — popular lad — keen interest in the opposite sex! — a real sharp” dresser — loves his suede shoes! — will make a fine electrician or cabinet maker. Boys’ Club. HELENE GLAZIER Dimples” — one of Weaver’s most popular — liked by all — personality plus — smart dresser —activities galore — never too busy to be friendly — anything undertaken is a success! Choir; Girls’ League (Pres.); Leader Corps; PORTAL Board; Student Council. RICHARD GODBOUT General” — tall, active, and rugged — always on the go — noted for his wisecracks — had three swell years at Weaver — plans to work, loaf, and travel” in the future. Leader Corps. MARION GOLDBERG Mimie” — quiet and con¬ servative — a good sport — pleasant companion — hep on athletic activities — making jewelry tops her interests — suc¬ cess and best wishes to a future bookkeeper! Girls’ League. 34 MARTIN GOLDBERG K.O.” — Leader Corps he- man” — easy-going — mis¬ chievous smile — likes to drive —has an eye for the opposite sex —hopes to become a television camera man. Boys’ Club; Leader Corps. PERRY GOLDBERG Perry — a big and likeable guy — always smiling — good student — a great asset to Weaver’s football team — likes sports — plans for college. Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Football Team; Honor Society. GRANT GOLUB Tiny” — likes football — collects matchbook covers and stamps — enjoys traveling — headed for college — hopes to revolutionize chemical science — a sure success! Clubs: Boys’, F.P.A. ROBERTA GOODMAN Bobbie” — small package of sweetness — fast talker — year with geometry was murder! — enjoys dates with UConn men! — plans to attend college ( for an education, not a husband!”). F.P.A.; Girls’ League. BARRY GORDON Soph” — funny man but has serious moments — has large stamp collection — saves blue slips” — avid baseball fan — that mischievous look — headed for college. Clubs: Biology, Boys’; Baseball Team. RICHARD GRAY Paul” — always good for a laugh — well dressed — music enthusiast with an extensive rec¬ ord collection — future plans in¬ clude Air Corps! Boys’ Club. GERDA GREENBERG Gerda — terrific kid — one of Weaver’s beauties—classy chassis —usually seen hunting up new members for Dramatic Club — other interests are dancing and horseback riding — teaching is her goal — lucky students! Choir; Clubs: Dramatic (Pres.), F.P.A., Glee; Girls’ League; PORTAL Board; Student Council; Honor Society. ROBERT GREENBERG Bob” — likes tennis and dancing — college bound — tall, dark hair, brown eyes — hopes for future in biology — likes to work with microscopes. Clubs: Biology, Boys’; Tennis Team. JAMES GOODWIN Goody” — scientific mind — noted for confusing statements in chem” class (almost con¬ vinced Mr. Maines!) — quiet and self-contained —— no short¬ age of humor — found Weaver pretty darn good!” Boys’ Club. PHYLLIS GROBARD Phyl” and Hey you” — has pen pals throughout the world — plans to become nurse and Mrs. —verbose writer — full of ideas for improving Weaver! Band (Sec.); Choir; Girls’ League. 35 CHARLES GUNN Twin, who is really a Buddy” —usually quite serious — likes just about everything including the wide open spaces! — plans for the future are undecided. Baseball Team; Clubs: Boys’, Letter. ELEANOR HICKS Ellie” — quite an active girl —full of enthusiasm — always has bright smile — good dancing partner — plans for career in fashion designing. Girls’ League. WILLIAM GUNN Bill” — looks nothing like his twin — quiet and reserved— all-around good guy — plans to work in an office — here’s luck! Baseball Team; Clubs: Boys’, Letter. BETTE HAINSEY Bet” — a sweet girl with a genuine personality — cute and considerate — loves to dance — envied for her artistic ability— will be a success! Girls’ League. CAROL HART Bambi” — short and sweet— renowned giggle — favorite sport —roller skating — sincere and capable girl — a good friend — plans for work as an airline hostess. Business Club; Girls’ League; Honor Society. HELEN HASTINGS Bussie — pleasant, sweet, and quiet — sincere friend — good-natured — enthusiastic foot¬ ball fan — usually seen with a s mile — plans to become a medical secretary. Girls’ League. ROBERT HIRSCHFELD Bob” — plays sax and clari¬ net — hobby: girls (one in every port) and stamps — wants to become a medical surgeon, have a wife and kids!—usually wears a broad smile. Clubs: Boys’, F.P.A.; Honor Society. LEON HOTCHKISS Lee” — a swell kid who is full of laughs — usually seen with all the boys having a good time — ardent sports fan — future plans include the Navy —good luck, Lee”! Boys’ Club. SAMUEL HUREWITZ Sammy” — quiet and shy — speaks when spoken to — al¬ ways ready with a helpful hand —frequently indulges in chess games — future T.V. worker (watch for improvements!). Boys’ Club. GERALD HURWITZ Jerry” — always smiling — never a care in the world — Baby Face” — very friendly— a smiling brunette” his special interest — plans include college —future C.P.A. Boys’ Club. 37 WINTHROP HUYGHUE, JR. Wimpy — quiet boy (in school that is!) — interested in sports, especially basketball — plans for the future are unde¬ cided — as did most Beavers, he enjoyed Weaver! Boys’ Club. VALERIE JABLONSKI Val” — tall blonde with plenty of class — quiet, shy, amiable — likes music and mur¬ der mysteries (thinking of teachers?) — school of nursing her ambition! Business Club; Girls’ League; Lookout Board. JANYCE JACKSON Jay-Jay” — a pleasing per¬ sonality — conscientious about everything she takes part in — reading and dancing are her hob¬ bies — usually seen at basket¬ ball games. Girls’ League. WILBUR JACKSON Fittingly called Duke” — wears sharp clothes — enjoys boxing and baseball — tremen¬ dous record collection, especially of Stan Kenton — ambition to become a millionaire! Boys’ Club; Choir. ARTHUR JACOBSON Jake” — big man” — pleas¬ ant manner — goes for those flashy clothes in a big way — enjoys building model air¬ planes — thought years at Weaver went too fast!” IRIS JAFFE I” — cute, quiet, and debon- aire — good-natured, coopera¬ tive, and considerate — love that smile! — her many interests in¬ clude dramatics and collecting autographs — preferred Weaver to H.P.H.S.!!! Girls’ League; F.P.A. GEORGE JAIVIN Sheepish grin — finds math George” — probably will study engineering — model railroad builder — the television kid”— refuses to comment on Weaver on grounds that it might in¬ criminate him! Boys’ Club. BEVERLY JARVIS Bev” — a loyal Weaver fan —terrific in basketball! — full of pep and fun — watching television and playing basketball her favorites — will work after graduation. Girls’ League; Leader Corps. WALTER JENNINGS, JR. Walt”—popular fellow with all classmates — likes sports, especially basketball — likes to read — plans to continue schooling — thought years at Weaver wonderful”! Boys’ Club. EARL JONES Earl — tall and slim — usual¬ ly seen just strolling along — dimples! — has a quiet and easy manner — popular with both sexes — headed for work. 38 THELMA JONES Micky — faithful to many friends — ardent sports fan — warm and cheerful atmosphere about her — sharp dresser! — couldn ' t get used to crowded lunchrooms or sudden assemblies —undecided about future. Girls’ League. STUART JOSEPH Stuie” — popular boy around Weaver — beats those drpms like a champ — played at many Weaver dances — future? Nat¬ urally to play the drums — un¬ doubted success! Band; Boys’ Club; Orchestra. CELESTE JUSTO Cecil” — quiet, shy, and re¬ served — very cooperative — conscientious worker — likes to play piano and sew — thought teachers at Weaver were swell! — a future secretary. Girls’ League. DAVID KAGAN Dave” — you may think he’s quiet but — no! — cute guy with a winning smile — sur¬ rounded by a great many friends —enjoyed Weaver — heading for college. Boys’ Club. ARLENE KAHN Shlep” — thoughtful and considerate — finishes what she starts — works conscientiously —fine tennis player — plans to be a nurse — found enjoyable student-teacher relationship at Weaver. Dramatic Club; Girls’ League; Student Council; Honor Society. BARRY KANTROWITZ Barrels”—carefree and friend¬ ly — takes pride in the wave in his black hair — chiefly inter¬ ested in radio, but women run a close second! — now off to college or the Navy. Boys’ Club. FREDERICK KAPITKE, JR. Freddie” — quiet and re¬ served — liked by his many ac¬ quaintances — special interests include winter sports and horse¬ back riding — plans to work after graduation — good luck! Boys’ Club. SEYMOUR KAPLAN Zeke” — tall, good-looking guy with black curly hair — lit¬ tle said but much accomplish¬ ed — well-mannered and am¬ bitious — enjoys work and sports — will attend liberal arts college. Clubs: Biology, Boys’; Choir; Student Council; Honor Society. ADELE KARP Dell” — easy to get along with — conscientious commu¬ nity” worker — experienced lots of fun and work at Weaver — plans for future in business field. Business Club; Girls’ League; Lookout Typist. LIBBY KARP Lib” — quiet and industrious miss — cooperative, conscien¬ tious, and a good sport — especi¬ ally fond of dramatics — had many memorable experiences at Weaver — destined to be a capable and dependable secre¬ tary. Business Club; Girls’ League; Lookout Typist. 39 JUDITH KARR Judy”—typical Busy Beaver” —friendly and engaging per¬ sonality — usually seen laughing —gift of gab — hopes for career in writing — good luck in years ahead! Clubs: Dramatic, F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Lookout Editorial Board; Student Council; Honor Society. CAROL KATZ Butch” — small and sweet— whiz at doing the Charleston — active in school affairs — inter¬ ested in popular music and the opposite sex! — future includes a trip to Miami! Business Club (Sec.); Girls’ League; Jr. City Council (Clerk); Lookout (Sec.); PORTAL Typist. FAYE KATZALSKY Faye — quiet young miss with big blue eyes — neat dresser — — loves music, both classical and jazz — plans to be a medical secretary — enjoyed Weaver but glad to graduate! Biology Club; Girls’ League; Lookout Business Board. BARBARA KAUFMAN Barbara — quiet and good- looking — pleasant smile—likes music and plays piano — active in many school activities — plans to attend business college — en¬ joyed years at Weaver. Biology Club; Choir; Lookout Business Board; Girls’ League. DANIEL KAYE Danny” — interested in agri¬ culture — quiet, hardworking bakery boy — will further his education in college — found teachers understanding and help¬ ful. DONALD KEHOE Don” — tall and blond — education makes the man — good student — shortwave and radio are his specialties — likes to collect records — would like to be a radio or T.V. technician. Boys’ Club; Honor Society. JAYNE KELLER Jayne — sweet and lively little miss — loves to bowl and dance —what an archer! — second only to William Tell!! — stamp col¬ lector — another college bound classmate. Archery Club (Pres.); Girls’ League; Leader Corps. ANNA KELLIHER Three cheers for Sarah” — loyal sports fan — always full of enthusiasm and fun — looks so much like her twin — future? to become a registered nurse! Cheerleader; Girls’ League; Leader Corps. MARGARET KELLIHER Peggy” — one swell gal — ardent rooter at all Weaver games — tremendous sense of humor — boundless energy — usually seen and heard — popu¬ lar with both sexes. Business Club; Cheerleader; Leader Corps; Girls’ League; A.A. (Sec.). ROBERT KENNY Ken” — full of mischievous ideas — an active member of the Leader Corps — usually seen in the lunchroom — headed for a career in business. Boys’ Club; Leader Corps. 1 JACK KEPPNER Jack — brunt of many jokes and takes it like a good sport — won ' t rush for anyone! — at¬ tends movies often! — hopes to be a theatre manager. Boys ' Club. ROBERT KILLORAN ' ' Lefty” — tall and good- looking — neat dresser — what a pitcher! — enjoys sports — ambition includes radio broad¬ casting or journalism — thought Weaver swell except fpr demerit system and lunch period!” Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Baseball Team. LEONARD KING Lenny” — member of the six foot club — can do won¬ ders with a paint brush — one of the boys” — takes part in football and basketball. Art-Crafts Club. GEORGE KINSLEY King” or Fruit Boots” as one prefers — tall with mar¬ velous build — always keeps calm, cool, and collected — likes mechanics (radio engineering) —headed for Providence College. Clubs: Boys’, F.P.A. GERALD KLUGERMAN Jerry” — rarely seen — just as thin as he is tall — stamp collector — another one of those Yankee boosters! — plans for fu¬ ture include business college. Boys’ Club. RICHARD KOLOSKY Mouse” — don’t let nick¬ name fool you! — Charles Atlas physique — talented gymnast— all sports are interesting to him —plans to make a living in shoe¬ making. Leader Corps. LOIS KONE Lo” — one of our , most enthusiastic Red Sox fans — very versatile — whiz at the keyboard —regarding years at Weaver: Not enough of them”! — a future medical secretary. Choir; Choraliers; Girls’ League; Glee Club; Lookout; Orchestra. SHIRLEY KUCKEL Shirl” — fun-loving little miss — seen at almost every Weaver game — always ready with a smile — bowling and dancing among her interests — plans include work in an office. Business Club; Girls’ League. EDITH KUPERSMITH Edie” — five-foot two, eyes of blue — beautiful blonde hair with a face and figure to match —fashion plate — likes tennis and dancing — plans to attend business or junior college. Girls’ League. ROSEMARIE LA BRUNA Dolly” — quiet and cute — usually seen doing homework at the lunch-table — remember those pin curls at the test? — working is in her plans — good luck! Business Club; Girls’ League. 41 DAVID LANG Duke” — dark-haired demon of the diamond — one of Weaver’s outstanding pitchers — likes to skate and ride horses — plans are for college — thought food in lunchroom could be im¬ proved!” Basketball Team; Clubs: Boys’, Letter. ROBERT LANG Clem” or Bob” — a man of out-of-doors — likes to hunt, fish, and take part in sports — interested in taxidermy — plans for work and night school or service. Boys’ Club. GILDA LEBON Gil” — tall, slender, and at¬ tractive — smart dresser — amiable — has many friends — whiz at golf — enjoyed Weaver whole-heartedly — lots of luck in college! Clubs: Archery, Art-Crafts, Biology, Camera; Girls’ League; Lookout Typist. EDITH LEFKIN Edie” — velvet-brown eyes and winning smile — congenial personality — sincere friend — good-natured — thought Weaver terrific!” — future includes col¬ lege. Biology Club; Girls’ League. EDWARD LeMOINE, JR. Lemon” — enjoys atmosphere of large crowd — quite forceful with those who know him — journalism and music- occupy most of his time — will make a good teacher. Clubs: Boys’, Glee; Choir. JOSEPH LEONE Joe” — music leads his inter¬ ests — can he play that saxo¬ phone! — made Weaver dances more enjoyable — plans to at¬ tend music school — thought Weaver tremendous (at times)! Boys’ Club. IRVING LEVIN Irv” — friendly and pleasant personality — plays basketball constantly — business college or Army for his future — thought years at Weaver went too fast”! Boys’ Club. PAUL LEWIS Little Duke” — all that energy and spirit! — popular guy at Weaver — usually seen running — terrific personality — capable and hard-working — accounting school next step on ladder of success. Clubs: Boys’, Glee, Letter; Cross-Country Team; J.C.C.; Stu¬ dent Council; Honor Society; PORTAL BOARD. JANET LINDEN Janet — a versatile young miss — honor roll student — active in school life — aims to be a scientist — usually seen rooting for the Green — will succeed in chosen career. Cheerleader; Leader Corps; Girls’ League; Lookout News Editor; Honor Society. PAUL LITTMON Paul—a hearty laugh that will always be remembered — very cooperative and reliable — musically-inclined — participated in many school activities—plans for future include college. Clubs: Biology, Boys’, Glee; Choir; Track Team (Mgr.). 42 43 LILLIAN MAGRO HELENE LULEK Helene — pretty-eyed miss — lively and lots of fun — hep on bop” and roller skating — faithful rooter of the Green team —plans to become a key punch operator. Business Club: Girls ' League. LOIS LUNDY Lo” — usually seen and heard! — fun to be with — con¬ tagious giggle — basketball en¬ thusiast — liked by all — brightens every place she enters —plans to work after gradua¬ tion! Clubs: Art-Crafts, Biology, Business; Girls’ League. JOSEPH LUTIN Joe” — burns up road to Springfield — kept us laughing for three years — usually seen with the boys” — collected ciphers here and there”! — thought Weaver great! Boys’ Club. WILLIAM LYNCH Reb” — likes to tinker with cars — ambition: to be an engineer — noted for getting to school just on time (and some¬ times not quite!) Boys’ Club.. CAROLE MacINTYRE Carole — likes dancing and sports — has a record collection — tall and blonde — ideal future nurse — will miss Weaver and her many friends. Girls’ League; Biology Club. ■■■ ”Lil” — sweet, shy, and con¬ genial — usually absorbed in her thoughts — considerate and help¬ ful — avid Red Sox fan — headed for Pratt Institute and a career in art. Leader Corps; Girls’ League; F.P.A.; Lookout Editorial Board. ANGELINE MANCUSO Angie” — sweet and cute — a little on the quiet side — dancing, bowling, and swimming her special interests — plans in¬ clude marriage or being a dancing teacher — good luck! Girls’ League. GERSHON MARHOLIN Gersh” — intelligent and good-looking —- a smile for everyone — ardent baseball fan —will remember ups and downs” of school life — plans to work with figures”—as an ac¬ countant. Boys’ Club. MARIE MARSHALL Sis” — swell gal with a con¬ tagious giggle — friendly to everyone — capable worker — loves to dance and read — nursing at Hartford Hospital is her aim. Choir; F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Jr. T. B. Board; Leader Corps. DONALD MARSHMAN Butch” — always in a hurry — tall and lean — likes to fix cars and hunt — hopes to be¬ come a toolmaker — Weaver? tough, but worth it!” I BENITA MARTOCCHIO Ben” — a trim lassie with a very becoming blush — well liked by all — ardent participa¬ tor in sports — handy with a paint brush — headed toward a nursing career. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Biology (Treas.), Camera, F.P.A.; Leader Corps (Sec.); Girls’ League; Jr. Prom Committee; Lookout Edi¬ torial Board. WILLIAM MAYER Bill — good things come in small packages — popular with girls as well as boys — always ready with a joke — mischievous gleam in bis eyes — sports enthusiast — next stop-college. Basketball Team (Mgr.); Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Football Team (Mgr.); J.C.C. JANE MAZZA Janie” — attractive olive complexion which can’t be beat — one of Weaver’s dancing dolls — favorite sports are swimming and tennis — bound to succeed! Business Club; Girls’ League; Leader Corps. Charles McCarthy Mac” — popular fella — light-hearted joker with typical Irish temper — athletically in¬ clined — hopes for pro baseball in time — wishes years at Weaver hadn’t flown by so quickly! Clubs: Letter, Boys’; Teams: Baseball, Football. john McDermott Butch — short and dark¬ haired — friendly — likes to ob¬ serve the current, events of science — had three good years at Weaver and learned a lot” — next comes Trade School. Boys’ Club. BERNARD McGUINNESS Mac” — easy-going and worryless — always ready for a laugh — has eyes for those pass¬ ing skirts! — trying to devise a scheme for staying out of the army (it’s impossible!). Boys’ Club. DONALD MAGUIRE Mac” — quiet — well liked by everyone — likes the outdoors and enjoys hunting — would like to go into aviation — his years at Weaver have been very enjoyable.” Boys’ Club. WILLIAM McGUIRE Mac” — tall guy with shaggy hair — always smiling — inno¬ cent expression—how deceiving! what’s new in cars? — real auto enthusiast — next stop will be college. Boys’ Club. PAUL McMAHON Mac” — tall and thin — blue eyes — plays piano and organ — active in all choral groups — hopes to attend music college (and become organist) — best of luck! Choraliers; Clubs: Boys’, Glee; Choir; Inter-High Choir. PATRICIA McNAMARA Pat” — pleasant, considerate, and amiable — usually heard planning a good time — real hep” on bop”! — football enthusiast and record collector — hopes to become a speedy and efficient typist. Business Club; Girls’ League. 45 HERMAN MILLINER BURTON MEISNER Buddy” — one of the more studious boys — sterling scholas¬ tic record — shy guy — does undertakings thoroughly — in¬ clined to worry needlessly! — thought Weaver was just fine. Boys’ Club; Student Council; Honor Society; PORTAL Board. SEYMOUR MELNICK Si” — extremely fine chap who likes sports (particularly basketball) — excellent mathe¬ matician — will go to college and a long way beyond — rather quiet with friendly per¬ sonality. Boys’ Club; Student Council; Honor Society. ROBERT MIKKELSON Bob” — likes carpentry and art — hopes to become a crafts¬ man — found Weaver the best school he had attended — has taken part in several singing groups. Choir; Glee Club. JOAN MILLER Joanie” — a regular whiz at square dancing — usually seen being very quiet” — hobbies include painting portraits, danc¬ ing, and horseback riding — plans to become an office work¬ er. Girls’ League. LEONARD MILLER Lenny” — so long and lanky — lots of intelligence behind that lackadaisical expression — possesses dry sense of humor — likes to dance and jerk sodas — years at Weaver: gone but not forgotten”! Clubs: Biology, Boys’. Herm” — one of Weaver’s leading gridiron boys — swell guy — nice to know — inter¬ ested in hunting and horseback riding — plans to attend college — years at Weaver were ter¬ rific”! Clubs: Boys’, Letter. AUDREY MITCHELL Aud” — easy to get along with — crazy about basketball — dancing is her favorite hobby — wants to become a nurse — comment on years at Weaver: hard work, demerits, and fun.” Girls’ League. FRANCES MITCHELL Fran” — lively girl with an impressive personality — full of pep — good voice — equally at home with a sewing needle and a camera — future includes busi¬ ness college. Girls’ League. JOANN MONTANO Jo” — all the attributes of a lady — sincere and always smiling — interested in sports— famous for those big brown eyes —hopes to attend business school. Girls’ League; Lookout Circu¬ lation Board. NANCY MONTSTREAM Nance” — tall, willowy girl with honey-colored hair — noted for her sports ability — ardent member and rooter of the Green Team — considering college but if the right guy comes along!? Leader Corps; Girls’ League; Honor Society. WALTER MORI ARTY Moe” — short and fleet — whiz at basketball and baseball — carefree manner and grin — one of our fabulous clowns — al¬ ways had his hand in mischief! — great pal. Teams: Baseball, Basketball; Clubs: Boys’ (Sec.), Letter. HERBERT MORRIS Herbert — as friendly as he is tall — likeable — hobbies in¬ clude photography, model build¬ ing, and chemistry — plans to become a druggist — Weaver was O.K.!” Clubs: Boys’, Camera; Leader Corps. EMANUAL MOSHOVOS Moe” — handsome and very popular — our football captain! —an all-around guy — always ready with a helping hand — sports his hobby — plans to at¬ tend college. A. A. (Pres.); Teams: Base¬ ball, Football (Capt.); Leader Corps; Clubs: Boys’, Letter. WILLIAM MULLIGAN Mugs” — possesses terrific school spirit — liked by those who know him — one of our many sports enthusiasts — his future—work! — found Weaver very profitable.” Boys’ Club. RUTH NEISTAT Rickie” — swell gal — worked hard at Weaver — sweet as sugar — combination of brains and looks — special inter¬ ests include ping pong and ten¬ nis — UConn bound. Clubs: Biology, Dramatic, F.P.A., Glee; Choir; Girls’ League; Honor Society. GERALDINE NELMS Geri” — cute, petite, and energetic — everybody ' s friend — radiant personality — warm¬ hearted and fun-loving — especi¬ ally fond of cooking — headed for either work or special school. Girls’ League. EDWARD NELSON Ed” — man of the hour dur¬ ing fire drills—likes photography and electronics — radio ham”— will probably invent the next thing after television! Clubs: Biology, Boys’; Projec¬ tion Squad; Honor Society. JANE NEMSER Janie” — shy, sweet, and al¬ ways polite — wonderful friend — soft, feminine voice — loves to read and dance — will soon be reading college books. Business Club; Girls’ League; Honor Society. ROBERT NORTH Bob” — always dashing around — never misses a trick — popular with his many friends — spent valuable years at Weaver — plans for the future? -Military Service. Boys’ Club. WARREN NOVIK Warren — swell person to know — expresses very interest¬ ing views — dancing and boat¬ ing are his favorite pastimes— future vocation to be the furni¬ ture business. Boys’ Club. 47 BARRY PASSETT i HENRY OPPENHEIMER Hank — strictly an outdoors man — loves to hunt and fish — feels uncomfortable in a suit! — would like to get a job that will teach a trade. FAITH ORENSTE1N Faithie — always smiling— very energetic — likes to travel, collect postcards, knit, and write to pen pals — ahead are college and nursing — made lots of friends at Weaver! Clubs: Biology, Camera; Girls’ League. JAMES ORGENTO Gondo” — always has a ready joke — good sense of humor — neat dresser — all those cars!! — thought years at Weaver too many!” Boys’ Club. MARILYN ORGENTO Mar” — cute and a real queen! — very popular — smart dresser — enjoys cheering and great at it — intends to be a medical secretary. Business Club; Cheerleader; Girls’ League (Treas.); PORTAL Business Board. THERESA PAGANO Terry” — quiet and demure — cheerful — has a good word for everyone — likes singing, dancing, and horseback riding— good luck in the future! Girls’ League; Student Coun¬ cil. Barry — born for success (works for it though)—answer to a teacher’s prayers — a faith¬ ful and enjoyable friend — in¬ telligent as they come — know¬ ing him is liking him. Clubs: Boys’, F.P.A.; Honor Society; Lookout Editor-in-Chief; Quill Scroll. SAUL PASTERNACK Saul — little man with big golf stick — likes sports in gen¬ eral — quiet but very industrious — enjoyed years at Weaver — plans for college! Clubs: Boys’, F.P.A.; Golf Team. JOANN PELLETIER Jo” — popular and busy little miss — fun to be with — a Weaver dancing doll — enjoys tap dancing, roller skating, and sports — future medical secre¬ tary or a dancing teacher! Business Club; Leader Corps; Girls’ League. SHIRLEY PERKEL Shirl” — cute little bomb¬ shell — giggles galore! — goes for music in a big way — loves to dance — future plans include matrimony—made many friends at Weaver. Choir; Glee Club; Girls’ League. ARNOLD PERSKY Persk” — all-around guy — great disposition — popular with everyone — a real entertain¬ er — interested in almost every¬ thing — always sees the funny side! — the tap dancer” — good luck in college. Band (Pres.); Clubs: Boys’, Letter (Treas.); Orchestra; POR¬ TAL Business Board Manager; Jr. Usher; Teams: Baseball, Football. PATRICIA PIACENTE Pat” — a loyal and active Weaverite — capable, depend¬ able, and very popular — staunch supporter of the Green and White — radiant picture of vim, vigor, and vitality — lots of luck to a wonderful gal! Leader Corps; Girls’ League (V. Pres.). MARVIN PISETSKY Marv” — good-looking and very capable — as popular out of school as in it — destined for success — fine musician (plays a hot violin!) — favorite pastime - checking tables in lunchroom! — college life ahead. Band; Clubs: Boys’ F.P.A.; Honor Society; Jr. Usher; Orches¬ tra; PORTAL Board; Student Council. FRANK PONCHAK Ponch” — fun-loving, jovial citizen — man behind those classroom outbursts — met many new friends these past three years — enjoys helping in operettas — future accountant. Boys’ Club. HELENE PONTON Helene — little package of fun — green eyes — always laughing — easy to get along with — good neighbor — has charms that are hard to resist. Business Club; Girls’ League; Lookout Typist; Student Council. RICHARD QUINTO Dick” — a continual grin — usually playing or talking tennis — marvels at cars! — had his share of trouble — hopes to go to college. Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Tennis Team. KATHLEEN QUIRK Kay” — friendly, quiet, and demure — clothes-conscious — systematic and reliable — fond of Tim,” domestic life, and job in the library — hopes to enter the medical field (and then marriage?). Camera Club; Girls’ League; Projection Squad; Honor Society. AARON RABINOWITZ Big R” — quiet but a hard and efficient worker — fascin¬ ated by science — likes a good joke — camera bug — thought years at Weaver: very enlight¬ ening”! Clubs: Boys’, Camera; Orches¬ tra; Lookout Editorial Board. HELEN RABINOWITZ Len” — easy on the eyes — dark-haired beauty — popular gal about town — headed for career in nursing (lucky pa¬ tients! ) Biology Club; Girls’ League; Lookout Advertising Board. RICHARD RAUCHLE Rock” — quiet guy — really knows baseball — enjoys travel¬ ing and hopes to see the world — future electrician. Boys’ Club. MARILYN RIBEN Maril” — business is busi¬ ness! — has done radio work •— chiefly interested in art and dress designing — thinks Weaver best in country” and we agree! Art-Crafts Club; Girls’ League, Lookout Editorial Board; Honor Society. ■ t ALLAN RIFKIN Moose — never in a hurry — just takes his time — en¬ joys a solid game of baseball — hopes to go into politics — enjoyed W.H.S. at times.” Boys ' Club; Student Council. JAMES RIO Rio — entire interest cen¬ tered around music — usually seen carrying his violin case — also likes to read — likes sharp ties — hopes to bow his way to music school. Choraliers; Choir; Glee Club; Orchestra. MAXINE RIOUX Mac” or Max — an at¬ tractive brunette — friendly and quiet — enjoys dancing — re¬ garding Weaver - pleasant years to recall in the future” — may join U. S. Air Force after grad¬ uation. Girls’ League. MERRILL ROBBINS Mitzy” — real comedian — usually seen tearing up road to Springfield — never ending flow of chatter — great buddy — firm believer in procrastination! — future electrician. Boys’ Club. ADELINE ROBIN Adde” — friendly and amia¬ ble — keen sense of humor — conscientious worker — very in¬ telligent — tennis and music fan — future? college bound! F. P. A.; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Lookout Feature Editor. JOAN ROSENBAUM Joanie” — attractive girl with snazzy clothes — loved years at Weaver — ‘Capable worker — loves dancing, clothes, and the Air Force — hopes to become a medical secretary! Business Club; Girls’ League; Lookout Editorial Board; POR¬ TAL Board. ELLIOT ROSENBERG Rosey” — short and very pleasant — noted for sly grin — easy to get along with — fol¬ lows baseball and Dodgers with keen interest — plans to at¬ tend college — had three en¬ joyable years” at W.H.S. Clubs: Biology, Boy’s; Choir; Cross-Country Team. ANITA RULNICK Nitske — always ready for fun — loves clothing — queen in field of art — never at a loss for words — loved visiting Wash¬ ington — beautiful voice. Choir; Choraliers; Glee Club; Girls’ League; Honor Society. JEAN SADLOWSKI Jeanie — cheerful and friend¬ ly — liked by all — bright hopeful for the business world — typical woman driver! — whiz at shorthand — years at Weaver well spent.” Business Club; Girls’ League. MARVIN SALAD Babe” — very pleasing on the feminine eyes — oh, that wavy blond hair! — golf, his favorite hobby — plans for fu¬ ture will include college — best of luck! Clubs: Art-Crafts, Boys’, Letter; Golf Team. 51 ERICA SANTACROCE Erica — wonderful disposition — gifted with a golden voice — model example of politeness — all interests center around music — will pass from the community of Weaver into the world of music! Choir; Choraliers; Glee Club; Girls’ League; Leader Corps; In¬ ter-High Choir. EDWARD SAYERS Farmer” — hot-rod fan — likes inventing gadgets — skat¬ ing enthusiast — better late than .never! — thinks Weaver was more fun than a barrel of mon¬ keys” (except for study hall!). Boys’ Club. YVONNE SCALES Von” — unusually quiet and reserved — an earnest and hard worker — often seen alone — in¬ terests lie in baseball, boatriding, and sewing — thought Weaver very enjoyable.” DAVID SCHECKNER Dave” — quiet, studious, and sincere — likes photography and music — Mr. Parks’ right hand man — future man of science — always willing to help — en¬ joyed years at Weaver. Clubs: Biology, Boys’; Projec¬ tion Squad. NORTON SCHERZER Norty” — likes fishing and dancing — will study business administration and become sales¬ man — friendly, fair-minded per¬ son — found Weaver teachers very friendly. Choir. SHERWIN SCHLOSS Shep” — a real sports en¬ thusiast — entranced by chemis¬ try — always willing to defend his rights — loves to take part in a good joke — years at Weaver full of excitement and interest. Boys’ Club. LAWRENCE SCHWARTZ Believes in deeds, not words — tall, dark and handsome — exceptional athlete — everyone likes Larry” ’cause he’s tops! — argues intelligently — all this and a guitar player too! Clubs: Letter (Pres.), Boys’; Football Team; PORTAL Board; Student Council. PHYLLIS SCHWARTZ Phyl” — friendly and con¬ genial — red hair and blue eyes — neat dresser — loves to dance — future plans include work and then marriage. Girls’ League. KATHLEEN SCOTT Kathy” — sparkling eyes and wavy hair — pleasing disposi¬ tion — plenty of chatter and cheer — true rooter and sports fan — will recall days at Weaver while succeeding at secretarial school! Business Club; Girls’ League; Honor Society. NORTON SELTZER Nort” — tall, dark, and in¬ telligent — free advice to every¬ one — plans to be a dentist or a lawyer — either way it’s like pulling teeth! — lots of luck! Clubs: Biology, Boys’. 52 ARNOLD SHAFER Arnie — strong and massive — usually as gentle as a lamb (watch out when he isn’t!) — found only one fault with school - Teachers!! — plans for college. Boys’ Club. FAITH SHAPIRO Fagey” — jolly personality — always smiling — interested in music — willing to help oth¬ ers — a loyal friend — finds time for many activities — col¬ lege ahead. Camera Club; Choir; Girls ' League. DANIEL SHEA Red” or Spec” — will ans¬ wer to both — quiet until base¬ ball is mentioned — demerits spoiled school life! — hopes to go on to school — Uncle Sam may interfere! Boys’ Club. SANDRA SHERMAN Sandy” — big blue eyes to match her friendly disposition — envied for her seamstress talents — enthusiastic about everything she undertakes — one of Weav¬ er’s busiest girls. Clubs: Archery, Art-Crafts, Biology, Camera, F.P.A.; Leader Corps; Girls’ League; Lookout Advertising Board; Srudent Coun¬ cil. JOAN SHERROW Joanie” — good sport with terrific sense of humor — usually seen talking or laughing — in¬ terested in traveling — plans to attend Ohio University — eager to graduate! Clubs: Biology, Camera; Girls’ League; Lookout Advertising Board. NOEL SIGAL Bugsy” — models airplanes — plans to study agriculture — hopes to become a rural engineer — full of the devil — many social activities — loves running! Boys’ Club; Cross - Country Squad. ELAINE SILVERSTEIN Laine” — happy-go-lucky manner plus winning smile — never minus numerous words — all figures up to a swell gal! — enjoys danci ng (especially with . . .?) — found Weaver- ville a really swell place!” Business Club; Girls’ League; Lookout Typist. MICHAEL SILVESTER Beef” — what a sense of hu¬ mor! — has people laughing every second — demerits incor¬ porated! — well liked — says homework takes up all his time (?) — plans future in construc¬ tion work. Boys’ Club. ROBERT SIMONS Bob” — popular, red-headed joker — natural athlete — as smooth with the weaker sex as with his hook shot! — had a swell time at Weaver” — ask any teacher! Teams: Baseball, Basketball. HOWARD SLAVKIN Skip” — very popular with both sexes — usually seen work¬ ing on car — plans to be a mechanic — says years at Weav¬ er were best of my life”! Boys’ Club. 53 RALPH SLONE Zip” — an amiable fellow, well-liked by all — active both in and out of school — likes all sports — favorite words: what’s his name? — plans for college. Boys’ Club; Track Team. DORIS SMITH Doll” — full of pep and energy — has a carefree atti¬ tude! — enjoys dancing and bas¬ ketball — loves to cook — am¬ bition - to be a dietitian. Girls’ League. DOROTHY SMITH Dot” — short, but packed with loads of energy — always in a rush — likes to ride bike and also likes music — plans for future are undecided.” Girls’ League. HAROLD SMITH Smitty” — silent guy — friendly and cooperative — troubled by those Latin transla¬ tions — sorry to see school years end — variety of interests di¬ rects him toward college. Boys’ Club. LILY SMITH Peanuts” to her many friends — wonder why? — congenial and talkative — a charming smile — hopes for a future in business — should find success. Girls’ League. LOIS SMITH Lo” — quiet, shy, and re¬ served — serious thinker and hard worker — hobbies: cooking and sewing — plans to attend busi¬ ness college. Business Club; Girls’ League; Honor Society. WILBUR SMITH Chico” — community clown — supports retirement plan for all teachers here over two years! — certainly no woman-hater — next stop on train of life - U.S. Marine Corps. Boys’ Club. DAVID SOIFER Slim” — a merry old soul with a sharp wit — loyal Red Sox fan until September! — Un¬ cle Milty’s Weaver agent — wants to attend college and be¬ come insurance agent. Boys’ Club. MARIO SOTTILE, JR. Sabu” — tops in personality and popularity — curly-haired and handsome — has a way with women — one of Weaver’s great¬ est athletes! — plays best when chips are down — headed for college — good luck.... Clubs: Boys’ (Pres.), Letter; Student Council; Teams: Basket¬ ball (Co-capt.), Football. JEROME SOWALSKY Jerry” — wonderful guy — honor student and willing work¬ er — loads of friends (both sexes) — wide smile and win¬ ning personality — generous with the corned beef — a credit to Weaver. Boys’ Club; Honor Society; PORTAL Board Editor; Projec¬ tion Squad; Student Council. I MARTIN SPECTOR Spec” — a real quiet fellow — oh, so tall — his major in¬ terest is New York Yankees — un buen amigo” — plans to enter college. Boys’ Club. FRANK STAVIS Stiff” — boy with many ta¬ lents — enjoys all sports — filled with good ideas — very good and convincing talker — good worker at almost anything — plans for college and business — prediction: success! Boys’ Club; Football Team; Leader Corps; PORTAL Business Board; Student Council; Track Mgr. GERALD STEINBERG Zeus” — swell guy — lots of fun — likes traveling, hunting, and girls — plans to attend trade school — says he really en¬ joyed Weaver. Boys’ Club. CARL STONE Macky” — tall friendly fel¬ low — always smiling — likes nothing better than a good laugh — enjoys swimming and baseball — usually seen rushing up and down hallways. Boys’ Club. ALBERT SULLIVAN Bertie” — a real Irishman, complete with red hair and what a smile! — enjoys swimming and playing baseball — one of the Woodland Boys” — good luck in your future work. Boys’ Club. ANNAMAE SULLIVAN Midge” — pretty, petite, and personality plus — a loyal and active Weaverite — conscientious — life of any party — enjoys archery and ice skating — plans to enter the business field. Business Club; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Leader Corps. NINA TAMISO Butch” — sweet smile and pleasing disposition — wonderful sense of humor — sports, danc¬ ing, and music her interests — plans to go to college (for a B.S.) and nurse ' s training will follow. Leader Corps; Girls’ League. ROBERT TAMISO Bob” — tall, dark, and ath¬ letic — always in a hurry — pop¬ ular with the girls — tops in acrobatics — future plans directed toward business life. Boys’ Club; Leader Corps. EUGENE TENENBAUM Gene” — a jolly fellow with an unusual sense of humor and a hearty laugh — takes the brighter outlook on life — plans for future are uncertain. Boys’ Club. ALLEN THOMPSON Al” — a big blond fellow who can really play that horn! — takes special interest in girls — plans to major in music at college. Band; Choir; Choraliers; Glee Club; Orchestra. 55 JOAN THOMPSON Joan — tall, blonde, and love¬ ly — quiet and amiable — a good square-dancing partner — plans to be a nurse — years at Weaver Wonderful.” Choir; Girls’ League; Glee Club. MARY THOMPSON Cookie” — tall gal with sparkling eyes — known for her beautiful finger nails — quiet — interested in sports — avid baseball fan — plans for the future undecided. Girls’ League. FREDERICK TOWSTIK Fred” — always ready with a good word and smile — friend¬ ly to everyone — likes to fish, hunt, and play baseball — plans to attend Bible School — bound to be a success! Baseball Team; Boys’ Club. BARBARA TURNER Boopie” — musically inclined — sings well and plays tuba — neat dresser — amiable person¬ ality — headed for a career in fashion designing — plans to at¬ tend Pratt Institute! Band; Choir; Choraliers; Glee Club; Girls’ League. PHILIP TYRRELL Phil” — newcomer to Weav¬ er — quiet, cooperative, and cheerful — talented pianist — sincere personality — swell sport — headed for college — best of luck in the future! Clubs: Boys’, Glee; Choir. ANTHONY UNGARO Tony” — loyal member of the band — likes to mess around” with cars! — one of the strong, silent type — future plans un¬ decided — will miss Weaver. Band. DAVID UROFSKY Red” — personality plus — one of our most popular citizens — hustling center on the foot¬ ball squad! — shrewd politician — next stop: college (to study business administration) — a certain success!! Clubs: Boys’, F.P.A.; Football Team; J.C.C.; Boys ' State; POR¬ TAL Business Board; Student Council (Pres.). ANGELINE VIGNONE Angie” — cute, petite, and friendly — very cooperative — smooth dresser — amiable smile and personality — plans to work — enjoyed every minute of her years at Weaver. Girls’ League. DAVID WACHTEL Big Dave” — usually seen and heard giggling — collects road maps and time tables — plans to attend U. Conn. — has enjoyed Weaver almost as much as Weaver has enjoyed him! Boys’ Club. HARVEY WALLET Harv” — lots of personality — smooth dancer — spends summers in his motor boat at Sound View — what’s next? - college or work? — good luck in whichever you choose! Boys’ Club. 56 HOWARD WERTHEIM LAURENCE WALSH Pee Wee” — shortest boy in class (?) but not many look down on him! — very popular — good sport — collects stamps and coins — thinking of being a jocky! Boys’ Club; Leader Corps. MILDRED WATERS Clem — active, cheerful, and unassuming — prime inter¬ ests include sewing and the piano — always ready to lend a help¬ ing hand — enjoyed Weaver but not too sad about leaving! Girls’ League. PETER WEBSTER Pete” — loves fast cars and women, that’s Pete ! — friendly, with a good word for all — hopes to make loads of money quick — then? retire young and enjoy life. Boys’ Club; Honor Society. LOIS WEINBERG Lo” — cute gal — good friend — usually seen in Spring- field — neat figure — music and dancing special interests — head¬ ed for the business world. Choir; Glee Club; Lookout Typist; Girls’ League. BEVERLY WELLS Bev” — athletically inclined — active in girls’ sports — ter¬ rific square dancer — loves danc¬ ing of all kinds — plans for the future? to become a housewife! Girls’ League. Howie” — tall, blond, and handsome — big blue eyes — interested in sports — plans to become a dentist — friendly — will have a great many feminine patients! Clubs: Biology, Boys’; Football Team; PORTAL Business Board. FREDERICK WHITE Fred” — a friendly person and very sincere — an authority on baseball — collects baseball pictures — plans to work with Dad after graduation. Boys’ Club. NORMAN WILDFEUER Nistle” — interested in act¬ ing — collects stamps — plans to get a good job after gradua¬ tion — says Weaver has been George” all the way. OTIS WILLIAMS Sonny” — strong silent type — exceptional interest in the opposite sex! — plans to work and join the Marine Corps — thought Weaver a pretty good school! Boys’ Club. JANICE YACAVONE. Jan” — full of pep and spirit — a loyal rooter of the Green and White — loves to dance and collect pictures of friends — a future office worker! Business Club; Girls’ League. DONALD YOLISH Don” — tall, dark, and hand¬ some — likes music and singing groups — amateur photographer — plans to attend college of pharmacy — found Weaver in¬ teresting” except for third lunch! Clubs: Biology, Boys’; Inter- high Choir. LUCILLE ZAMPAGLIONE Lu” — sweet little miss — usually seen where there’s fun — her hobbies and special in¬ terests: dancing and Joe” — stenography - her next job — enjoyed Weaver, but glad to leave! Business Club; Leader Corps; Girls’ League. ARLINE ZIPKIN Zip” — a truly well groomed miss — congenial and pleasing personality — interested in mu¬ sic and the opposite sex — anoth¬ er college bound graduate. Choir; Girls’ League; Glee Club; Lookout Typist. WILLIAM ZITO Bill” — dark and handsome — possesses a wonderful dis¬ position — always smiling — makes friends easily — liked by all — enjoys music, especially playing the pipe organ — headed for college. Clubs: Biology, Boys’; Choir; PORTAL Board; Jr. T.B.; Stu¬ dent Council (Treas.). ARNOLD GOLDBERG PEARL BROWER Pearl — pert, friendly, and attractive — interesting conver¬ sationalist — one of Webster’s proteges — impressive person¬ ality — opera enthusiast and lov¬ er of debates — thought years at Weaver most didactic!” RALPH MARTIN Reggie” — always smiling — strictly a be-bop” boy — loves his money and women — aim? to become president! — W.H.S. took the best years of my life!” BARBARA GREEN Bobbie” — quiet and easy¬ going — left us at half-year — possessor of beautiful red hair and a diamond! — enjoys roller skating and dancing — plans to get married. Girls’ League. VETERAN GRADUATE ARTHUR KENNEDY JOHN O’CONNOR We of the senior class will al¬ ways remember the friendly and pleasing personality of John O’Connor. In school and out, he made friends very easily. His gentle manner and winning smile have been missed by his class¬ mates. CLASS HISTORY The hand of Time has written another chapter in the history of a tiny community. The chapter is certainly a full one, covering three years of deter¬ mined activity and constant progress. It tells of our days as Terrified Thirds,” eager to buy tickets for that phantom express — the Weaver Elevator . . . of our slow advance to the position of Forgotten Juniors,” destined to a year at hard labor before our arrival at the summit of prominence . . . and, finally, of our long-awaited jump into the title of Superior Seniors,” the know-alls and do-alls of our fabulous school. The road on which we have journeyed through Weaverville has had many branches, each leading to some popular aspect of community life. Weaver- ville’s famous Arena, located on Athletic Avenue,” has been the scene of thrilling sports events and de¬ lightful female activities; community night-life has centered around Social Square,” where wondrous proms, filled with gaiety and splendor, have taken place; frequent meetings on Club Corner” have resulted in many warm acquaintances and have de¬ veloped the interests and skills of Weaverville citi¬ zens; our numerous walks down Assembly Avenue” have led to the Civic Auditorium, the cultural and intellectual center of Weaverville; and — in addition — our daily visits to Classroom Circle” have pro¬ duced the town’s chief export . . . Educated Amer¬ icans. These important arteries have supplied the life¬ blood to the heart of our community and have made it possible for the CLASS OF 1952 to compile a history rich in accomplishments and success. 59 -X i J _ l 1 4—4 Ik i L Seated, left to right: Bordonaro, Bonadies, Rosenbaum, Sowalsky, Persky, Gitlin, Giber. Second row: Zito, Dauksas, Ackerman, Feld, Greenberg, Orgento, Mayer. Third row: Mr. Larrabee, Schwartz, Pisetsky, Wertheim, Meisner, Stavis, Urofsky, Mr. Alibrio. PORTAL BOARDS EDITOR Jerome Sowalsky ASSOCIATES Ursula Ackerman Katherine Bonadies Dorothy Dauksas Gerda Greenberg Helene Glazier Joan Rosenbaum Paul Lewis Burton Meisner Marvin Pisetsky Larry Schwartz William Zito TYPISTS Zelda Apter Myrna Burke Carol Katz FACULTY ADVISER F. Eliot Larrabee BUSINESS MANAGER Arnold Persky ASSOCIATES William Mayer Frank Stavis David Urofsky Howard Wertheim FACULTY ADVISER John A. Alibrio Concettina Bordonaro Harriet Feld Barbara Giber Muriel Gitlin Marilyn Orgento 60 II ATHLETIC HISTORY SOPHOMORE YEAR Our advent into Weaverville was accom¬ panied by the success of the ’49-’50 football team; however we were soon introduced to defeat as Hartford High whipped the Beavers 31-7 on Thanksgiving morning. The winter season proved successful with the basketball quintet capturing nine contests, but losing to Ansonia in tournament play. The track team displayed all-around strength in winning the district championship. Tennis dominated spring sports as the Green Netmen captured the State Tennis Title. JUNIOR YEAR Thanksgiving morning 1950: — Weaver team saves mediocre football season by holding Hartford to 13-13 tie. The best hoop team in years compiled an amazing 14-2 record, and hopes for a state title rose as the Fighting Green crushed Ansonia 71-40, but under-dog Bridgeport Harding dashed these hopes with a 68-64 upset. Brilliant Mario Sottile won a berth on the All-Tourna¬ ment Team. Despite the outstanding efforts of Art Ellis and Jack Rosenberg, the track team posted only a mediocre season. However, Weav¬ er took another tennis crown by dominating state singles and doubles matches. SENIOR YEAR Our senior year started with a spirited Beaver football squad rolling up seven victories before losing to H.P.H.S. 7-0. The team ranked third in the state, and Captain Moe Moshovos won All-State recognition. News was released that Edward Sandall would relieve Coach Horvath of his football duties next year. Another ter¬ rific basketball season followed, with the team compiling a 14-3 record. Seeded second in the tournament, Weaver promptly defeated Ansonia 62-52, only to lose to Bristol 65-57. So the athletic picture closes for the CLASS OF 1952 . . . a picture predominantly bright with success. First row, left to ri.qht: Gann, Sottile, D ' Addeo, Urofsky, Cosgrove, Capt. Moshovos, Gold¬ berg, Ahern, Ellis, Persky. Second row: Mangini, Davis, Wenzel, Economou, Wallace, Moores, Howard, Green, Nobile, Pivnick. Third row: Mr. Aitken, Coach Horvath, Piccolo, Paternostro, Manager McCarthy, Coach McGill. FOOTBALL September 1951 found local sportswriters, veteran observers, and even Weaver students little impressed with what was thought to be a mediocre Green football team. Two or three wins were hoped for but nothing more than that. The season opened with Weaver opposing and thoroughly trouncing a heavier West Spring- field eleven. Then, to the amazement of every expert, the team caught fire and rocketed through seven straight opponents, the toughest game being a 13-7 thriller against highly-regarded Bulkeley. With team and student spirit at a peak, Weaver found itself battling Hartford High for the city, district, and state championships on Thanksgiving morning at Municipal Stadium. A packed throng saw Weaver’s seven game winning streak snapped as a stronger Owl team won a 7-0 decision. Many individual heroes might be mentioned here, but this unforgettable season was due to no one outstanding performer but to the greatest display of spirit and team play that a Beaver squad has ever shown. The lightweight line, inspired by the sensational leadership and drive of All-State guard and captain — Moe Moshovos, outcharged and outscrapped heavier opponents throughout the season. A speedy backfield constantly broke loose on thrilling, touchdown runs. All these factors led to a new record of seven straight victories, but let us not forget the indispensable part played by the two capable and genial coaches, Mr. Horvath and Mr. McGill. Football 1951” has supplied us many fond memories, especially the memory of a team that played with its heart! 62 SUMMARY Weaver 40 Weaver 31 Weaver 34 Weaver 21 Weaver 32 Weaver 13 Weaver 13 Weaver 0 West Springfield 13 East Hartford 0 Hall 14 Windham. 7 New Britain 6 Bulkeley . 7 Middletown . 7 HPHS 7 Ellis on the way! Planning the strategy. Front row, left to right: Ferry, Lewis, Biederman, Selden. Standing: Berkowitz, Mr. Wilson, Rosenberg. CROSS-COUNTRY 1951 Although Weaver’s cross-country team was unsuccessful this year, there were several bright spots. The team was sparked by two lettermen: David Biederman, captain, and Paul Lewis, who both placed consistently. The squad was character¬ ized by a lack of depth because many of last year’s prospects did not continue to run on the team this year. Inexperience was the main reason for the team’s poor record. Confusion in the mail kept Weaver from participating in the state meet at Middletown! The success of next year’s team will depend primarily on newcomers to the squad. SEASON SUMMARY In cross-country meets the lowest score wins! Weaver. 35 Bristol . .20 Weaver .30 Middletown . .25 Greater Hartford Meet Weaver 4th Place Weaver 30 E. Hartford . .25 Weaver. .31 Bulkeley . .24 Weaver 36 Manchester . 19 64 Kneeling, left to right: Moriarty, Sottile, Foley, Blinn, Perrone. Standing: Meister, Green, J. Hartfield, Knight, Wallace, Haynes, G. Hartfield, Economou, Coach Horvath. BASKETBALL Following the fine example of the football squad, the Weaver basketball team rolled up a season’s record of 14-3, one of the finest in the history of the school. Coach Horvath produced a fast, aggressive, sharp-shooting squad, which captured both the City and District Championships for the first time since 1945. A great many thrills were provided in our close victories over Windham and Manchester, but the height of excitement was reached in the second game with our traditional rival Bulkeley, a game no one will ever forget. Displaying their typical never-say-die spirit the fighting Green — behind by fifteen points at the start of the last quarter — came back to tie the score in the final few seconds and then, sparked by Rudy Knight’s patented jump -shot, went on to win in the over¬ time period. Leading the team offensively were co-captains Mario Sottile and Tom Foley, Rudy Knight, and Jack Hartfield — all finishing among the top ten scorers in the district. Not to be overlooked, however, is the fine floor play of Ray Blinn, Walt Moriarty, and Ed Haynes. Several times during the season, the spectators were treated to Showtime,” an exhibition of fancy ball handling and dribbling by various members of the team. Although losing four varsity players, Weaver court followers can look forward to another successful season next year. 65 A” TOURNAMENT GAMES Entering the playdowns of the annual Class A” Tournament in New Haven, the second-seeded Weaver hoopsters faced a powerful An- sonia team. After building up a tremendous first-half lead, the team squelched a late Ansonia rally to emerge victorious by a 62-52 score. In the quarter finals, a spirited Bristol team conquered the mighty Green 65- 57, despite the stellar playing of Co-Capt. Mario Sottile, and thus de¬ stroyed the hopes for a state championship in ’52! Foley ivatching one! The end of the road! Coach Horvath and his boys! Jumping Jack” Rudy W ; yi r 1 W , - r . . K , Ti!© i ' ® B m ;j| ■■HT ' • R JL | A. .- -Sl j 1 _Mte ' ' , ' ‘ ’ ij l Left to right: Mr. Aitken, Piccolo, Carey, Salad, Burgess, Coach Andrews GOLF TEAM Kneeling, left to right: Sonnenblick, Yellin, Wachtel. Standing: Mr. Aitken, Hoffman, Hurwitz, Greenberg, Coach Steeves. BASEBALL TEAM First row, left to right: Gunn, Simons, Kerchis, Gordon, West, Killoran, Murowski, Moriarty. Second row: Gunn, Wenzel, Economou, Howard, Lang, Dubiel, Perrone. Third row: Mr. Aitken, Moran, Coach Horvath. TRACK TEAM Left to right, kneeling: Ellis, Webster, Whitehead, Biederman. Standing: Coach Wilson, Lewis, Rosenberg, Mr. Aitken, Schwartz, Wade, Lipman. GIRLS’ ACTIVITIES SOPHOMORE YEAR Perhaps the initial glimpse that female sophs” got of Weaverville’s Athletic Arena was during their first trip to gym class. The spot quickly became a familiar one as the fall activities of archery and speedball were inaugurated. Biting frosts soon forced the girls indoors where happy hours were spent bowling and playing ping pong. Under the direction of senior leaders, after- school games were introduced and became the scene of keen competition. Volleyball and shuffleboard topped the list of popular spring sports, but Sports Night stole the limelight as the Blue Team emerged victorious. JUNIOR YEAR After the usual autumn games of horseshoes and vol¬ leyball the Arena was transformed into a feminine play¬ ground with the girls trying their luck at folk dancing and rhythmic exercises (oh, those excess pounds!). The ping pong competition, held after school, proved to be exciting and interesting. In May 1951, another spectacular Sports Night found the Blue Team again outpointing the rival Green. The Girls’ Leader Corps, the faithful helpers in Miss Whitney’s gym classes, elected Kathryn Bonadies as their president. Her in¬ stallation took place at the annual spring tea, the final girls’ activity of the year. SENIOR YEAR Speedball started things rolling in the girls’ program this year. As snowflakes came tumbling down, basket¬ ball and bowling provided the girls with winter di¬ version. The Atoms, (organized by Joanne Pelletier) posting an undefeated season, won the volleyball tour¬ nament. An hilarious time accompanied the installation party at which new members of the Girls’ Leader Corps were initiated. Later, Mr. Joseph Gargan, director of physical education in Hartford, officially installed the girls as members. Softball and badminton helped cure many cases of spring fever as gym class, once again, took to the wide open spaces. After-school softball, headed by Elaine Brink, turned out to be a successful part of outdoor activities. Another colorful Sports Night found Peg Kelliher captain of the Blue Team and Pat Piacente leading the Green. The annual picnic, sponsored by the Girls’ and Boys’ Leader Corps, closed the curtain on the memorable girls’ events of Weaverville, U.S.A. Memorable Girls 1 events Female citizens enjoying themselves in The Arena. Pfl ' A -J m - y JL jj . . ,d B. . { . A A s W f „ TY TT T ; t BL« ASSEMBLY PROGRAMS SOPHOMORE AND JUNIOR YEARS Our eyes beheld the elegance of Weaverville’s Civic Auditorium for the first time during Principal Ait- ken’s welcome address in September, 1949. This marked the opening of an eventful part of com¬ munity affairs. That noise you hear in the distance isn’t thunder . . . it’s our first terrific football rally. The import¬ ance of brotherhood was stressed in an address by Mr. Clarence Chatto. The Christmas assembly of the Girls’ League proved to be an immense success. Chief Morgan” and Big John” Dahler visited Weaver with their starting Judo exhibition. Echoes can still be heard from the memorable ringing of the Liberty Bell at a Memorial Day assembly. A century of Progress,” presented by General Motors, had stu- the auditorium as Irma Kovaks finished a stirring speech with the words Thank God for America.” June 1951 . . . the Weaver Honor Society inaugur¬ ated eight new members at its annual spring as¬ sembly. SENIOR YEAR Golden Carpets” were spread in Weaverville to mark the visit and speech given by Governor John Lodge. Candidates for the Junior City Council were given the opportunity to present their campaign promises prior to election time. A Boys’ Club pro¬ gram featured Dan Jessee, Trinity football coach, who told of the value of clean living. The following day, Mind Your Manners” paid one of its frequent visits to Weaverville and was greeted with great pleasure. A sober atmosphere dominated the In Memoriam As¬ sembly held after the shocking death of Miss Elinor Moses. The Boys’ Club applauds. Mr. Ait ken congratulates the captain! The Lone Ranger’s theme song met with great approval as played by the Hartford Symphony Orches¬ tra in its November visit to Weaver. Parents, as well as male students, got their first chance to witness the Girls’ League Christmas — Chanu¬ kah program. Their opinion? — It was wonderful!” The annual Letter Club assembly provided a great sur¬ prise when the football squad pre¬ sented Mr. Horvath and Mr. McGill with inscribed trophies. Lou Mont¬ gomery, popular Negro athlete, gave his views on racial prejudice and brotherhood. Weaverville citizens were impressed with the address on American democracy delivered by Representative Abraham Ribicoff. Having come to the end of this long list of cultural events, we can now see how important they have been to Weaverville. The Annual Letter Chib assembly. Scenes from the Civic Auditorium SOCIAL EVENTS SOPHOMORE YEAR As sophomores we found ourselves cast to the bottom of the social scale under the category of youngsters.” However, female citizens discovered the sociability of senior girls when they attended the Senior—Sophomore Party, sponsored annually by the Girls’ League to promote friendship and cooperation. Our first introduction to danc¬ ing came at the November Sophomore Hop (boy, did we need les¬ sons!). A marked improvement was evident at the Goodwill Formal as we thirds danced before that reception line” for the first time. JUNIOR YEAR The Football Hop was the first attraction of the ’50-’51 social season and drew a great crowd. The excitement of formal time again came around with the arrival of another gala Goodwill Dance, this time wrapped in the decorations of a lively carnival! Laughter and gaiety marked the wonderful Junior-Faculty Tea which found junior gals playing hostess to the amiable Weaver faculty. Mystery of the week — Who put the chalk in Mr. Clapp’s tea?” At this point, the inha¬ bitants of Weaverville took a brief trip to the South Pacific,” which was the theme of our sensational Junior Prom. Mario Sottile and Marilyn Orgento were crowned King and Queen to highlight a terrific evening of dancing, fun, and afterwards . . . (better keep that quiet!). SENIOR YEAR Another Senior-Sophomore Party gave senior girls their first chance to see how it felt to be the old ladies” of the community. A great football team was honored at the annual Football Hop. Danc¬ ing partners at Goodwill Formal found themselves waltzing in a Winter Wonderland.” Lunchroom monitors were given a well de¬ served good time at their Valentine’s Day Party. M.C. Arnie Persky, introducing many fine performers, gave the Mid-Winter Hop the at¬ mosphere of a society (?) night club. The Senior Banquet, in May, turned out to be an entertaining evening filled with hilarity, and the Senior Reception — the most memorable of all dances — ended our glorious social life at Weaverville. Memorable Social Events Wmfai CWf ' i ■ r |r;.� I f ; : ‘ ’ ■ i isF 1 1 r | m ' W J ' f ' l r Ik? gyp ■- )■ ■ ?S! •- m -v„ 11 l ; T JC ! i f K.1 ' t f 11 School Life Was Fun THE PEOPLE SPEAK Mario Sottile Most Popular Helene Glazier Paul Lewis Best Personality Pat Piacente Mario Sottile Most Athletic Peggy Kelliher Mario Sottile Best Looking Gerda Greenberg Art Ellis Best Dancer Judy Coleman Fred Towstik Quietest Erica Santacroce Patsy DelMastro Best Dressed Barbara Friedenn Dave Urofsky Most Service to Weaver Helene Glazier Tom Foley Cutest Tina Bordonaro Tom Foley Most Fun to be With Anna Kelliher Jerry Sowalsky Most Likely to Succeed Muriel DuBrow Moe Moshovos Biggest Heartbreaker Marilyn Orgento 7? CLUB ACTIVITIES For many of us, the most memorable part of our years at Weaver was participating in club activities. Besides rendering an extremely valuable service to the community, these activities gave every citizen an opportunity to exhibit his skills, to pursue his interests, and to establish new friendships. While yielding many relaxing hours of pleasure and fun, these clubs have contributed a great deal to the eventful happenings of the past three years. SOPHOMORE YEAR Upon our entering Weaverville in September, 1949, an event of great significance took place in the foreign policy of our community ... we formed an alliance with the two other Hartford schools, called the Jr. City Council. In the three annual elections that followed, Weaverville citizens showed their con¬ fidence in the male of the species by electing all masculine candidates to the organization. Great prog¬ ress was made in establishing understanding among the schools. Only the most fortunate sophomores were given their bars and stripes after being drafted into the Projection Squad, one of the community’s most val¬ uable organizations. JR. CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES Seated, left to right: LeMoine, Katz, Mayer. Standing: Urofsky, Lewis, Henry. PROJECTION SQUAD Seated, left to right: Mr. Parks, Nelson, Biederman, Quirk, Schechner, Sowalsky. Standing: Ellis, Coburn, Chafetz, Davis, Lambert, Wachtel, Lavenberg, Pessin, Zinman, Carter, Rodrique. ARCHERY CLUB Left to right: Miss Whitney, Keller, Sherman, Friedenn, Lebon, Bramson, Sharasheff, Evanier. JUNIOR YEAR The autumn of 1950 saw the Student Council form of government make its entrance into Weaverville un¬ der the fine leadership of Arnold Greenberg. In De¬ cember, the Boys’ Leader Corps accepted twelve new members (was their insurance paid up?). The debut of the Dancing Dolls” caused quite a turmoil and had male students gaping in wonder. The Spring Concert, given by the ever-popular Weaver musical groups, proved to be a night well worth remem¬ bering. Following the announcement that the town newspaper had received an award for its outstanding brotherhood issue, the news was released that Barry Passett was to fill the enviable” position of editor- in-chief of The Lookout.” Seated, left to right: Glanz, Davidson, Apter, Losty, Aniello, Riben, Sobol, Salter, Goldstein. Standing: Mr. Preu, Schwartz, Miss Pickard, Katz, Friedman, McAuliffe, Brink, Eisenberg, Mindlin, Guardiani, Golden, B. Cohn, Miss Erickson. Back row: Epstein, Wessler, Warren, Kahn, Reinitz, MacDonnell, King, Berkowitz. I I j A 82 GIRLS’ BUSINESS CLUB Seated, left to right: Cooper, Karp, Lundy, Katz, Diana, Bordonaro, Ponton, La Bruna, Sullivan. Second row: Miss Case, Pelletier, Del Canto, Ackerman, Burnham, Kelliher, Silverstein, Jablonski, Friedman, Rosenbaum, Gitlin, Mazza, Yacavone, Miss McGillicuddy. Third row: Zampaglione, Cecere, Smith, A. Karp, Burke, Nemser, Freedman, Scott, Sadlowski, Hart. SENIOR YEAR The Boys’ Club, headed by Mario Sottile, and the Girls’ League, led by Helene Glazier, enlisted almost the entire student body in their membership cam¬ paigns. Dave Urofsky was overwhelmingly elected president of the Student Council (Weaverville’s first red-haired executive!) and was made chairman of the important Vandalism Committee. Thanksgiv¬ ing morning marked a new era in the history of the band as they marched out in their dashing new uniforms. A reactivation policy was accepted by the Honor Society in order to make the community a better place in which to live. The Art-Crafts Club exhibited its marvelous handiwork at its annual bargain-day” sale in the first floor lobby. Spectators at the Weaver home basketball games witnessed the thrilling gymnastics of the Boys’ Leader Corps. In March, a delegation of nine students, representing the FPA attended a session of the UN assembly and visited the Czech embassy. DRAMATIC CLUB Seated, left to right: Mr. Bronstein, Adams, Glanz, Giber, Aniello, Greenberg, Bronson, Beinstein, Karr, Mr. DeBonis. Second row: Golden, Apter, Doroshuk, DuBrow, Cohn, McKay, Mayer, Weitzman, Burke, Riben, Rowe, Urofsky, Lamson, Mack, Fitzgerald. Third row: Losty, Miller, R. Kahn, Pessin, Neistat, A. Kahn, H. Golden. LETTER CLUB Seated, left to right: Mosho- vos, Mayer, Ellis, Schwartz, Wenzel, Persky, Urofsky, Sot- tile. Second row: Mr. McGill, Mc¬ Carthy, Lang, C. Gunn, Foley, Goldberg, Ahern, Gann, Mo- riarty. Third row: D’Addeo, Lewis, Simons, Killoran, W. Gunn, - Dubiel, Cosgrove. Wr -JJ mjjCo. W B} 1 fii feg m k|| GIRLS’ LEADER CORPS Center: Miss Whitney. First row, left to right: Champ, Fitzgerald, Slauenwhite, Maz- za, Jarvis, Shapiro, Dauksas, Bjorkland, Monstream, Tami- so, P. Kelliher, A. Kelliher, Carvalho, Zampaglione, Bor- donaro, Losty, Allen, Verizzi, Bonadies. Second row, left to right: Val- lera, Adams, Sullivan, Man- cuso, Marshall, Magro, McKay, Brink, Linden, Sherman, Pia- cente, Lee, Ackerman, Pelle¬ tier, Santacroce, Keller, John¬ son, and Martocchio. BOYS’ LEADER CORPS Left to right, first row: Bro- deur, Walsh, Kenny, Tamiso, Erisoty, Poggie, Howard, Gar- ston. Green. Second row: D’Addeo, Fulco, Barenbaum, Morris, Martin, Goldberg, LaBruna, Bressman, Lundy. Third row: Mr. Wilson, Du- bey, Grody, Williams, God- bout, Milikowski, Miller, Huy- ghue, Stavis, Clark, Blume, Carter. LOOKOUT EDITORS Seated, left to right: Robin, Linden, Karr, Passett, Sherman, Cipriani. Standing: Miss Mansfield, Cohn, DuBrow, Gitlin, Giber, Miss Hartin, Mr. Coracci. ■ BOYS’ CLUB Standing, left to right: Mr. Aitken, Mr. Jesse, Sottile, Fontana, Perrone, Moriarty, Moshovos, Mr. Melrose. CAMERA CLUB Seated, left to right: Mr. Van Schaack, Abbott, DuBrow, Morris, Orenstein, Reinitz. Second row: Shapiro, Block, Giller, Gold- enberg. DANCING DOLLS Kneeling, left to right: Slauenwhite, John¬ son, Cecere, Pelletier, Rowe, Bordonaro, Orgento, Conroy. Standing: McKay, Brink, Coleman, Mazza, Jones. LOOKOUT EDITORIAL BOARD Seated, left to right: Robin, Linden, Karr, Passett, Sherman, Cipriani. Second row: Miss Mansfield, Cohen, Du¬ Brow, Gitlin, Giber, Miss Hartin. CLASSES The primary reason for our daily visits to Weaver- ville’s Classroom Circle” was to obtain an education that would prepare us for all the circumstances of life. Many moments seemed useless, at times our efforts seemed futile, but — as we look back — the real importance of our learning and studying be¬ comes distinctly apparent. Some of us have endured the grind of a college preparatory course; many have taken business courses, preparing to earn a living; some have followed the study of art; some . . . home economics, while others have labored over the machines used in the shop course. However serious these subjects have some¬ times seemed, they have always had their lighter moments in which humorous incidents and pleasant discussion have taken place. Aided by the invaluable advice of our teachers, we come out of Weaverville as a finished product, ready to accept our duties in the adult community. Seniors At Work? Seeking Knotvledge! Our daily visits r Hf ,. F . ' ■•■ ? P |y • ®p 87 At times our efforts seemed futile Humorous incidents and pleasant discussion WML JsJjssJ- ' m ' .’.■SS. i . • 1 ■ 5% J f Mft 1 %% l k Oft. |W TV i-i«r 5f ¥ « Ml JfL.. M | 1—$4-i §]� ■1 jL l Jn • ' m- M MW ;■ ■ } -idtW i; [ 1 .jyp «r SjS; ' J� BS ' : II ■ ]£j: IS | v j ' i 1 1 ( H M rf 1 ' t y ■ w L Li £ 1 h k t r 89 Ready to accept our duties MISCELLANEOUS vs SOPHOMORE YEAR Our first full day at Weaverville saw the beginning of a battle that was to last for three years . . . the battle against time in the lunchroom. The question on everyone’s tongue was: Where’s a chair?” In¬ auguration of night football rallies found Beavers peacefully sleeping in study hall next day. After several months of bewildered wandering, we finally learned to distinguish between the auditorium and the gym. JUNIOR Business and industrial leaders of Hartford visited Weaverville on BILE day to witness the operation of our Community in action. In November, Carleton Sharpe, city-manager, presented Weaverville with a new American flag on behalf of the Rau-Locke Post of the American Legion. Weaver Night, under the direction of Mr. Reginald DeVaux, returned to the town auditorium in the form of a television show. YEAR The CLASS OF ’52, fearing those treacherous needles of the TB test, were happily surprised to find that x-rays were used (what a relief!). Driver-Education classes were brought to our Community by the per¬ sistent efforts of the Jr. City Council. History classes sent seventy students to attend a session of the UN Assembly. The Chow Line Election Time SENIOR YEAR Only the fittest of our citizens were brave enough to enter their fourth year of Latin (when are they moving to Rome?). The school was shocked by the news of John O ' Connor’s untimely death. The S. S. Weaver Night, featuring Gerda Greenberg and Mar¬ tin Goldberg, sailed into Weaverville for a one night stand and received the overwhelming approval of all critics. Officiating at the impressive Class Night ceremonies was Paul Lewis, popular Class President. On that night in June our curiosity was finally satis¬ fied as THE PORTAL was distributed, thus signify¬ ing that the official end was near. And then . . . yes . . . and then came the finale — dressed in caps and gowns, we walked upon the stage at the Bushnell and received our diplomas, the documents which re¬ leased us from the influence of Weaverville and set us reeling into the uncertainty of the future. Al¬ though this darkness lies ahead, who is there among us that cannot truthfully say: My years at Weaver were my very best!” A Couple of Swells Practicing Democracy School Spirit fiiiiffk . w | N 30f r- V 4 w I nLw if ' ” cyraB rjnC -■!■ Plk ' ■ IHg ' , • i I png ' • ; s ' ■ .1 1 i ' ?Wp Reminescences IDEAL GIRL OF 1952 i i i i iii F vvv ? I — — M i 1 iVt i V i W • x J 1 1 Jj ' TT I i I. -D J 1 , V j. X IDEAL BOY OF 1952 He should have: David Lang’s — Eyes Anthony Benedetto’s — Nose Patsy DelMastro’s — Hair Marvin Pisetsky’s — Complexion Larry Schwartz’s — Teeth William Zito’s — Smile Ronnie Gann’s — Dimples James Erisoty’s — Physique James Orgento’s — Clothes Thomas Foley’s — Wit Francis Cosgrove’s — Dancing Ability Homer Coleman’s — Athletic Ability Barry Berson’s — Speaking Voice Irwin Barenbaum’s — Artistic Ability Morton BenMaor’s — Individuality Howard Wertheim’s — Sincerity David Schechner’s — Conscientiousness William Mayer’s — Congeniality Barry. Passett’s — Loyality Martin Goldberg’s — Good Nature Frank Ponchak’s — Business Ability Fred Kapitke’s — Blushes Jerry Sowalsky’s — Poise She should have: Gerry Diana’s — Eyes Anna Mae Sullivan’s — Nose Edith Kupersmith’s — Hair Joan Sherrow’s — Complexion Connie Abbott’s — Teeth Elaine Brink’s — Smile Barbara Giber’s — Dimples Joyce Anderson’s — Figure Lucille Zampaglione’s — Wit Joanne Pelletier’s — Dancing Ability Janet Linden’s — Athletic Ability Janet Bronson’s — Speaking Voice Miriam Friedman’s — Artistic Ability Phyllis Grobard’s — Individuality Edith Lefkin’s — Sincerity Adeline Robin’s — Conscientiousness Tina Bordonaro’s — Congeniality Kathryn Bonadies’s — Loyalty Helene Glazier’s — Good Nature Marilyn Geeter’s — Business Ability Benita Martocchio’s — Blushes Ursula Ackerman’s — Poise 94 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS For the wonderful cooperation and work that they have contributed to this year’s classbook, we of the PORTAL BOARD extend our thanks to Mr. Jack Brown of O’Toole Sons, printer; Miss Lillian R. 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HOFFMAN, Reg.Ph. § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § | § § § § § § § § $ $ § THE WEAVER BOYS ' CLUB Extends Best Wishes to THE CLASS OF 1952 101 X -v? - 2 v5 - 2 s ' ‘ ' - -O ' - - ' ■ Ss- ' - -0 - 5 - ' y r - ' - ’S - ’ y r - ' r- ’ y - 5 - v t ' O X When Downtown Have Lunch or Dinner AT TERAN ' S 66 CHURCH ST. Vi BLOCK FROM MAIN $ § § § § § § § § § | § § § § § There once was a gay little miss § Who took the chem course in great bliss. § As she entered the lab § § I § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § I JACK ' S PHARMACY JACK KRIWITSKY - CLASS 35B Albany Avenue Cor. Vine Street BEST WISHES FROM HUDSON CURTAIN SHOP And for test tubes did grab! And that was the end our miss. — A. Robin There once was a student real clever Who vowed he ' d love Weaver forever. I guess that he did. Because — gee! — that same kid Still is going and says he ' ll leave never! — J. Coleman Best Wishes To The Class of 1952 ORCHID FLORIST Phone 7-6421 - 7-6422 1181 MAIN STREET W is for our winning teams, a good record in ' 52, E is for the teaching staff, it does all right by me you. A is for activities, sports, dances, and such. V is for various students who helped our school so much. E is for our excellent principal, Mr. Aitken by name, R is for the right motives, which bring this school more fame! — R. Goodman Compliments of BONNIE ' S BRISTOL, CONN. COMPLIMENTS OF Mr. and Mrs. David Persky Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Rio Fichera General Store 102 2 v5 -. ' - 2 2 v5 . -5 - ' O r ‘ ' ■ O ' ■ O - 0 ‘ ■ O ' - ’- O 0 ' - O ‘ 0 Established 1892 Publishers of Fine Yearbooks Yearbooks by Offset Quality Craftsmanship THE MARK OF INDIVIDUALITY IS A YEARBOOK Dependable Facilities T. O’TOOLE SONS, INC. 31 JEFFERSON STREET • STAMFORD,CONNECTICUT STAMFORD TEL.4 9226 NEW YORK TEL MELROSE 5 4112 COMPLIMENTS OF BAY PATH JUNIOR COLLEGE LONGMEADOW MASSACHUSETTS SALAFIA ' S SHOE REPAIRING COMPLIMENTS OF AND HAT CLEANING MODERN DRUG Phone 6-4094 507 ALBANY AVENUE Brushes for Every Household and Industrial Use THE FULLER BRUSH COMPANY HARTFORD 2, CONN 104 sy. vj ' . • 5 ' . j . v5 . vj . - ’ - - C r ' y ' v5 - ’ ' ■ ' J . - - y . ' ■ - ' . v 1 . -- ' A v5 ' vj 1 xJ ' - , - r ' Vy BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL AND HAPPY FUTURE TO THE CLASS OF 1952 THE WEAVER DRAMATIC CLUB § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § •v5 v5X DAIRY QUEEN THE CONE WITH THE CURL ON TOP 1287 ALBANY AVENUE HARTFORD, CONN. 1C5 X - 5 ' ' -O ' v£? - ' - £ ' ' - - ' -2 ' 5 0 - - £ ' 5 ' ■ ' § $ § § § § § § § 4 § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § Compliments of THE CAPEN PHARMACY M. Willen, Ph.G., Registered Pharmacist, Prop. 342 CAPEN STREET, CORNER VINE STREET HARTFORD, CONN. Compliments of Best Wishes to The Class of 7 952 Julius Adler Memorial STRAND CURTAIN SHOP Chapter 90 of 997 MAIN STREET Since 1932 — Hartford ' s Leading Curtain Shop A.Z.A. Best Wishes to MARCO CUSTOM SHOE REBUILDER Orthopedic Prescriptions Correctly Filled Tel. 6-3910 681 ALBANY AVENUE HARTFORD 12, CONN. Our Fellow Classmates Weaverville was in a FEIN state of affairs. Everyone came to town in his new KARR or old FORD. However, there was a big disturbance when the MAYER used his GUNN on two KATZ and a SIGAL who were fighting. Lunch consisted of SALAD, cheese BERGERs, and SELTZER. The SCALES went up and the WALLETs went down. A COLEMAN had to SOIFER with HART BURNS when he ate too much KARP. The Dramatic Club presented a BROADWAY play in honor of the KING of RIO. In it a FORAN man was ROBIN everyone of their SILVER- STEINs and RIBENs. Then a policeman FLUET the man who was LUTIN every¬ one and took the criminal to ELLIS Island. When he was told he was no long¬ er a FREEDMAN — he said O-KAYE and went NORTH. Next there was a debate on whether girls should wear SCHWARTZ to school. Great SCOTT, said one girl, We are not HICKS and should CAREY ourselves as a GOODMAN would. This story is now concluded as the writer has taken a TURNER for the worse and gone out of HURWITZ. COLLEGE OR CAREER Your Shopping Center Is With Branch Stores In EAST HARTFORD - WEST HARTFORD - SAYBROOK CASE ' S SERVICE ALBANY AVENUE, CORNER STERLING Batteries, Tires, Accessories ED RYAN, Mgr Compliments of LAVERY EXTERMINATING CO. 55 PRATT STREET HARTFORD SILAS DEANE HIGHWAY COMPLIMENTS OF WETHERSFIELD, CONN BEINSTEIN ' S BAKERY 107 WISHES TO THE CLASS OF ' 52 ROYS ' LEADER CORPS COMPLIMENTS OF POMERANTZ BAKERY OF THE BETTER GRADE COMPLIMENTS OF COMPLIMENTS OF GORDON ' S PHARMACY JAIVIN ' S DRUG 98 BARBOUR STREET HARTFORD, CONN OUR CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1952 CROWN SUPER MARKET 620 ALBANY AVENUE HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT $ | § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § _ § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § i § f f $ Compliments of HARTFORD LIVE POULTRY ' Live and Kosher Dressed Poultry ' 1-15 Donald Street HARTFORD, CONN. Tel. 2-2207 109 ALBANY AVENUE DELICATESSEN AND LUNCHEONETTE 687 ALBANY AVENUE Decorative Fabrics of Every Description SHERROW ' S TEXTILES LUX, BOND, GREEN Established 1908 1008 Main Street, Corner Talcott Street HARTFORD 3, CONN. Tel. 4-3613 Jewelers and Silversmiths You ' ll Always Do Better At FINKELSTEIN ' S Hartford, Conn HARTFORD 178 STATE STREET COMPLIMENTS OF ART-CRAFTS CLUB COMPLIMENTS OF FOOD SAVER SUPER MARKETS no Compliments of THE GIRL ' S BUSINESS CLUB BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1952 COMPLIMENTS OF PLUTO ' S ICE CREAM BAR There once was a stool in the lunchroom Which one day at lunch met a sad doom. At the sound of the bell, A stout Weaverite fell. Poor little stool in the lunchroom! — J. Linden 1042 BLUE HILLS AVENUE BLOOMFIELD DEERFIELD MARKET JAMES ORGENTO, Mgr. A Complete Food Store Hartford, Conn 1015 Albany Avenue For homework we never found time; The teachers all thought it a crime. Each day as they spoke. 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