Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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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.

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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.

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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.