Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 121 of the 1953 volume:

owne 5 % t ' 55srnr % MffW ' ir-iT v 3 , j --y’ 1 ; ' « ' J 1 1 i« t M :f mmm j ■■ •: I r ■ S£ VJTJ WE REHEMUR WEAVIR A. C A Jl 3 lzl jl i .. serious class study .. FOREWORD Life is but a play, and we the actors”—and since an important part of the play of life is our high school days, The 1953 Portal” becomes the cherished scrapbook capturing the serious, joyous, and musical mo¬ ments of our high school production. Through the acts and scenes of our beloved play, we fondly watch the development of the plot. The setting is Hartford, Conn., the time, 1950- 1953, the cast, the class of ’53, and the place, Weaver High School. The story begins with a group of bewild¬ ered Thirds”, and traces their de¬ velopment, under excellent direction, into mature thespians ready to face the rest of life’s drama. The action deals mainly with serious class study, . . fabulous exciting moments in sports, a great variety of club activities, beautifully staged sodal events, and fabulous t proms. Our story also expresses ' the prayers for peace, the ideals of Brotherhood, and the desire of higher learning. By achieving these goals, the cast has scored an out¬ standing hit. When we look back on our high school days, we remember our friends and the faculty — we remember our j heartbreaks and hard work — and of course — our fun and achieve- i ments. But most of all, when we look back on our high school days, most of all, We Remember Weaver.” —R.S.A. DEDICATIONS MR. PREU All through his career, this popular and beloved teacher has been character¬ ized by each Portal as a regular guy and a good sport.” For years his art classes have always been remembered for their unlimited educational discussion, serious work, outstanding achievements, and most of all for their friendly and happy atmosphere. Because of his efforts, the Art-Crafts Club of Weaver has gained the reputation of being one of the oldest and most active groups in school. He has also helped to narrow the social gap between teacher and student by his efforts in arranging educational and recreational affairs. For many years, the dances at Weaver have reached inimitable splendor because of his work, ideas and direc¬ tion with the decorations. Many students have found it a pleasure not only to work under him but also to work right along with him in these activities. For his unselfishness, his continually happy disposition, his untiring efforts in school duties, his understanding personality and warm sense of humor, we dedicate the Portal of 1953 to Mr. John D. Preu. 6 TT MR. WARING As we leave the portals of Weaver behind, we have come to appreciate the value of one of the most prominent members of our faculty. His qualities of fair play and good sportsmanship have influenced many students. As originator of our sports assemblies, he has been a faithful and loyal director of our show. We always looked forward to his pep talks at those programs. His friendly smile and ever-ready wit, his warm concern for all, and his desire to please have made him well liked by both students and teachers. His hard work on behalf of the Athletic Association, as well as his appearance at all our games, has made him a familiar and welcome figure. His loyalty and service to Weaver will be firmly imprinted in our high school memories. As a token of our admiration and friendship, we dedicate the Portal of 1933 to Mr. William R. Waring. 7 MR. WILLIAM F. AITKEN The class of 1953 greets with pride and admiration our principal, William F. Aitken. His keen interest in all our efforts has made our high school years richer and more satisfying. Mr. Aitken’s warm personality com¬ mands deep respect wherever he may be: in the halls, at sports’ events, or in the reception line at a formal. With an easy manner and a friendly smile, he is known as a regular guy” among the student body. Every society, whether it be social or business, needs an executive, a steadying hand to keep the show on the road”. Mr. Aitken competently fills this position at Weaver. He is always there, ready to laud us when we deserve praise or pull us up to standards when we fall short. With such an able director”, students and faculty alike have keener desire to strive for the betterment of Weaver High School. ' All the world is a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts.” The above well describes the career of each of you during your stay at Weaver High School, the initial Stage of your preparation for participation in the larger stage of life. Each of you has played your part, — some very successfully and some to a lesser degree, some in the capacity of leaders, others in the capacity of followers. But each in his turn has made a contribution, be it large or small, and each has acquired characteristics and knowledges far beyond what one may record in the form of grades or citizenship. As you leave Weaver as students, we welcome you back again as members of the Weaver Alu mni Associa¬ tion, in which each of you holds life membership. It is our hope that each of you will make a worthy contri¬ bution to the adult life of your community and as people see you in your daily life, they will think of you in terms of good citizens. May Godspeed be with each of you as you enter the post-secondary stage of your development, and to each of you our best wishes for success. —WILLIAM F. AITKEN Principal STUDENT COUNCIL EXECUTIVE BOARD Seated (left to right): Miss Goodwin, Mr. Aitken. Standing: Chaffee, Alexander, Arcari, Fontana, Henry, Shee¬ han. 8 WE REMEMBER WEAVER The years have passed, For us so swiftly. The days have gone, We know not where. Of all that was, And all that will be, We ponder again. Dreams that once were So beyond us, Now lie at our Ev’r open door. The world is ours, Ours to conquer. We ponder no more. And still we turn Look back and see, The cares we had And joys we knew, What once was real Now just memory, Ours to keep evermore. We remember Our lunch periods, Classes, studies, Teachers, friends, so true. But most of all Cherished Weaver, We remember you. IT - ' MISS KATHERINE R. GOODWIN The success of our show’’ is greatly due to the kindness and cooperation of Miss Goodwin. Many of us have discovered her sparkling wit and thoughtfulness through close association with her. Her devotion to the Girls’ League has been an inspiration to all its members, and her untiring effort on behalf of our Student Council, an incentive to every Weaverite. She is never too busy to help someone with a problem, and many have come under the in¬ fluence of her understanding and encouraging nature. As Dean she has set an example worthy to be followed by her girls’’. We shall remem¬ ber her not only as our Dean, but as a true friend. In farewell, the class of 1953 extends its appreciation and gratitude to a prominent director of our play. May the future hold hap¬ piness and good health for you, Katherine R. Goodwin. GIRLS’ LEAGUE EXECUTIVE BOARD Standing (left to right): Bonadies, Adams, Miss Goodwin, Vecchiolla. Seated: DeGregorio, McKay, Patitucci, Mancuso. MR. EZRA MELROSE During the three year run of our play, al¬ most everyone has become acquainted with and been helped by our assistant director,” Mr. Ezra Melrose. We have come to regard his keen wit and friendly smile as a necessary part of our life at Weaver. His encouragement and fatherly advice have been enlightening to many of our cast. The Boys’ Club has flourished under his able guidance, and his sense of fair play and good sportsmanship has rubbed off on all of us. Alumni of Weaver do not forget Mr. Melrose and neither does he forget them. He is always eager and interested in our accomplishments after high school. The only reward Mr. Melrose seeks is the success of Weaverites as they leave our stage to become part of the great drama of life. BOYS’ CLUB OFFICERS Left to right: Perone, Mr. Melrose, Henry, Piccolo, Fuchs, D. Nobile, Berry, Blume, T. Nobile. Front row (left to right): Cohen, Adams, Aniello, Lee, Cecere, Slauenwhite. Second row: Zlotnick, Losty, Fulco, Michels, Gerovitz, Plummer, McKay, Kotik, Mr. Alibrio. Back row: Mr. Larrabee, Nobile, Doroshuk, Wolff, Zachs, Wachtel, Fleishman, Davis. PORTAL BOARD EDITOR—Robert Aniello ASSOCIATES Rachel Adams, Helen Cecere, Beth Cohen, Joan Losty, Marcia McKay, Marion Plummer, Beverly Zlotnick, Vernal Davis, Philip Fleishman, Harvey Wachtel, Alan Wolff, Theodore Zachs. TYPISTS—Mildred Chiascione, Carolyn Shelto FACULTY ADVISER—F. Eliot Larrabee BUSINESS MANAGER—Shirley Ann Lee ASSISTANTS William Doroshuk, Samuel Gerovitz, Joan Slauenwhite, Renee Kotik, Richard Nobile, Marion Michels, Carole MacGlashan. FACULTY ADVISER—John A. Alibrio CHARLES A. ANDREWS, M.A. Guidance, Mechanical Drawing Fitchburg Teachers’ College Willing to give up time for gtiidance and golf. RUSSELL D. BAKER, B.S. Biology Mass. State College Back on our farm in Maine” HARRIET D. BEST, M.A. Guidance, History Mount Holyoke College Our chief make-up artist. WALTER C. ASCHENBACH, M.A. English University of Conn. The man with the grin — but not in study hall! JENNETTE BODURTHA, B.A. Biology Mount Holyoke College Always smiling and looking on the bright side. SAMUEL BRONSTEIN, M.A. Algebra, Geometry Trinity College Small, small, small, small and even smaller.” MARION A. CASE Stenography and Typing Chandler Normal School Friendly and anxious to see her girls” succeed. HAROLD B. CLAPP, M.A. Mathematics Bates College It appears to me you don’t know .. 14 I PORTIA E. CLOUGH, B.S. Home Economics Framingham Teachers’ College Forever smiling and friendly. GENEVIEVE W. CONKLIN, M.A. Spanish St. Elizabeth College En espanol, Senor.” NICHOLAS C. CORACCI, B.A Shorthand and Typing Bryant College A little hoarse.” , ROBERT P. CUNNINGHAM, M.S. Office Practice Northeastern University Always makes both ends meet. REGINALD G. DeVAUX Music Providence College The maestro himself. MILLARD S. DARLING, M. ED. Guidance Amherst College Valuable guidance helped many. PHILIP H. DOW, M.A. Sciences Bates College His head in the clouds and his feet on the ground. ALBERT V. DeBONIS, M.A. English Trinity College Learn your lines for next rehearsal.” PRISCILLA DRAKE, M.A. History Boston University Started Weaver career as Lady Macbeth! 15 MAE DRESCHER, M.A. History Mount Holyoke College Always conscientious and thorough. LILLIAN R. ERICKSON M. ED. Art Rhode Island School of Design The modern touch to Weaver. FORTUNATA Y. FARANDA, B.S. Home Economics Welcome back from Europe. WILLARD B. GREEN, M. ED Music New York State Teachers’ College Always witty and on the beat! GEORGE F. HALFORD, M.B.A. Commercial Subjects Boston University Fine personality and friend to many. GRETCHEN B. HARPER, B.A. Latin Wellesley College There’s a lot of meat in this.” NINA L. HARTIN, M.A. English Mount Holyoke College Will always be remembered for her Weaver Night feat”. ELIZABETH B. HASELTON Librarian Rockford College Did you boys have permission to talk?” DOROTHY E. HOOD, M.A. English Mount Holyoke College Enunciate!” 16 F. ELIOT LARRABEE, M.A. English Wesleyan University Oh, there’s no question!” JAMES S. MALONEY, M.A. Sciences Fordham University That brings us back to personalities.” JOHN B. McGILL, M S. Democracy University of Illinois The city is an agency of the state. CHARLES F. HORVATH, M.A. Coach University of Conn. Has led many a Weaver team to victory. MARY G. LEVY, M.A. Commercial Geography, Guidance Has helped many a sophomore with her kind advice. LILLIAN M. MANSFIELD, M.A. History Mount Holyoke College Popular and versatile director. MARIE A. JOHNSTON, B.A. French Radcliffe College Interesting, well-traveled, charming. ELVIRA M. LORD, M.A. English Moravian College Are your theme books corrected?” CHARLES J. McCANN, M.S. English, History Yale University A friendly school in which to teach is most enjoyable.” 17 ALAN B. MOONEY, M.A. Coach Notre Dame Notre Dame’s contribution to Weaver. f MONA G. O’HARA, M.A. English Smith College Attractive, vivacious, and full of talent. DOROTHY PICKARD, M.A. Art Columbia University Cheerful and gay. FRANCES L. MULLANS, B.A. Spanish Middlebury College Eso es.” CLAIRE NORTON, B.S. School Psychologist College of St. Theresa Soft-spoken and conscientious. G. HAPGOOD PARKS, M.A. Chemistry, Physics Clark University This isn’t the first marking period, you know.” ESTHER PHILLIPS, M.A. French Bates College Bien sur.” JOHN D. PREU Art Pratt Institute A regular guy. EDWARD L. SANDALL, B.S. Coach Boston University Once more around the track.” 18 G. WILLIAM SAXTON, B.A. Trigonometry, Algebra Wesleyan University New Director who began his career in Weaver Night! JOHN F. SHEA, M.A. History University of Conn. Jovial and pleasant. CLAYTON F. SHUFELT, M.A. Music New York State Teachers’ College Violinist supreme. FRANK J. STEEVES, M.A. Mechanical Drawing, Driver Ed. Fitchburg Teachers’ College The Tennis Team’s guiding hand. WAYLAND F. WALCH, B.A. Sciences Middlebury College Well beloved Director FRANK M. VAN SCHAACK, M.A. English Lebanon Valley College Quick and able with film and flashbulb. MRS. LORETTA M. WARD, B.S. Home Economics St. Louis University Both the faculty and students have been friendly and cooperative.” MRS. MARION D. TUCKER, B.A. English Colby College Energetic Red Cross worker. WILLIAM R. WARING, M. ED. Commercial Subjects Boston University Top Weaver rooter. 19 ELEANOR M. WHITNEY, M.A. Physical Education Columbia University Stand up for inspection!’ COLIN T. WILSON, M. ED. Physical Education Springfield College His Leader Corps is tops. MIRETTA L. BICKFORD, B.A. History University of Maine And T. R. said . . MARY E. FLEMING, R.N. Nurse St. Francis Hospital You should get more sleep.’’ ALICE J. McGILLICUDDY, M.A. Commercial Subjects Boston University Sophisticated and chic. OFFICE STAFF Marjorie H. Sexton, Agnes E. Sinnott, Lillian Kaprove, Mrs. Rose C. Yush, J. Howard Williams, Charles M. Hanson, Jasper Howard. The college listed is the one where teachers did their undergraduate work. The degree is the highest attained and in many cases was awarded by some other institution. We, the class of 1953, wish to express our deepest gratitude to these teachers who have left the stage of Weaver during the course of our three year produc¬ tion. We, as the cast, have benefited a great deal from their excellent prompting, and will always remember them as an important part of our play. Seated (left to right): Miss Mansfield, Adams, Wenzel, Fontana, Cecere, Gammer, Pessin, Standing: Aniello, Fulco, Plummer, Henry, Davis, Fleishman, Gerovitz, Blume, Lee. CLASS OFFICERS President Joseph Fontana T estatrix Rachel Adams Treasurers William Wenzel — Helen Cecere Orator Robert Aniello Historians Philip Fleishman — Shirley Ann Lee Essayist Sandra Pessin Prophets Frank Fulco — Etta Gammer Chairman Senior Banquet Marion Plummer T e stator Gerald Blume Chairman Reception Committee Samuel Gerovitz Marshals Vernal Davis — Mandred Henry CLASS MOTTO Nil mortalibus ardui est. No task is too steep for human wit.” 22 WALLACE ABRAMSON Whitey” — great big blond bruiser — good natured and friendly — always ready with a prank — interested in golf and mechanics — undecided about future. Boys’ Club. RACHEL ADAMS Rach” — sparkling, viva¬ cious little brunette — outstand¬ ing poise and personality — wonderful League president — terrific dancer — liked and ad¬ mired by all — college in September. Choir; Clubs: Dramatic, F. P. A., Glee; Leader Corps; Girls’ League (Pres.); Honor Society; Portal Board; Testatrix. ETHEL ALDERMAN Sue” — always a smile and a good word for everyone — a real gone gal” in the singing and piano-playing departments — says, the days at Weaver are worth remembering” — a good friend to all. Choir; Clubs: Business, Glee; Girls’ League. ALICE ALEXANDER Ally” or Al” — attractive girl with a friendly smile — popular miss about school — likes photography — sports en¬ thusiast — hopes to be a busi¬ ness teacher — calls Weaver wonderful.” Choir; Girls’ League; Glee Club; J.C.C. HERMANITA ANDERSON Hermanita — never a dull moment — quite an actress — loves those bangs — never at a loss for words — always buy¬ ing some new clothes — plans to attend college. Choir; Choraliers; F. P. A.; Girls’ League; Glee Club; Jr. Red Cross; Lookout Business Board. JOSEPH ARCARI Joe” — tall, dark, and oh my! — a real brain’ in the math department — always knows all the answers — an ard¬ ent Yankee fan — future engi¬ neer — here’s to a deserving guy! Clubs: Biology, Boys’; Honor Society; Student Council. ADRIENNE ASTON A” — well known for her lovely voice — good companion and group worker — enjoys dancing and singing — looks forward to office work — liked Weaver except for the home¬ work! Choir; Choraliers; Girls’ i u “■ MARION APTER Petite and poised — a girl with a smile in her eyes — the outdoor type — fond of tennis and swimming — a good listener, because she says she has noth¬ ing to say” — popular with both sexes. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Dramatic, F.P.A. (Treas.); Girls’ League; Honor Society. RONALD ANDERSON The Deek” — friendly and well liked — never a dull mo¬ ment when he’s around — fond of joking — a demon on the gridiron — an all-around ath¬ lete — an eye for the fair sex — future undecided. Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Football Team. I 4) a 4F .ROBERT ANIELLO Bob” — dark and dashing — another Valentirro — livewire about school — talent andr per¬ sonality plus j- - meets yith defi¬ nite feminine approval — aft or, grtisv singer, executive — a cer¬ tain success as a fashion designer. Choir; Choraliers; Clubs: Art- Crafts (Treas.), Boys’, Dramatic (Pres.), F.P.A., Glee; Honor So¬ ciety; Inter-High Choir; Jr. Ush¬ er; Lookout Artist; Portal Board (Editor); Student Council; Ora¬ tory y LEONORE BA Lee” — industrious Lookout editor — excellent scholastic record — usually talking about books or her cats (usually talk¬ ing! ) — a sincere friend — plans to teach history someday. F.P.A.; Honor Society; Look¬ out (Associate Editor). BRIAN BARRABEE Brian — cute blond with laughing blue eyes — flashes a happy smile — keen sense of humor — always has a good time — interested in sports — headed for college. Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Teams: Baseball, Cross-Country. ALAN BECK A1 the Outfielder” — mis¬ chievous and always fooling around — one of the guys” — adores Yogi Berra — plans to attend UConn — thought our class of ’53 the best! Boys’ Club. GARRY BERGMAN Berg” — a likeable guy with a perpetual grin — enjoys keep¬ ing his car in top condition — here’s luck to a future used car salesman. Boys’ Club. FLORENCE BERKON Flo” — a pleasant laugh and a friendly smile — has ber eye on a certain boy! — plans for marriage — most wonderful years of my life.” Girls’ League. MELVIN BERMAN Little Loui” — noted for red hair and flashy clothes — a reg¬ ular fellow whose tastes run to¬ ward art and girls — future holds a C.P.A. at Bentley Col¬ lege. Clubs: Boys’, Glee; Choir; Choraliers. JACQUELINE BERRY Jackie” — cute gal and very friendly — never knows a dull moment — full of pep and fun — popular with everyone — a swell dancer — enjoys good sing¬ ing — an ardent rooter of all sports — plans to become a seamstress. Girls’ League. JANET BERRY Jan” — a real pal with a smooth figure and an easy smile — usually seen giggling in the lunchroom! — success in busi¬ ness assured. Girls’ League. JOSEPH BERRY Little Joe” — curly hair and perpetual grin — a regular guy — likes to sing — solid bass — many friends — usually enjoys himself. Clubs: Boys’ (Treas.), Glee; Choir. LEONARD BIALICK Len” — one of Weaver’s busiest Beavers — plays a mean trumpet — likes sports and pho¬ tography — future plans include music education and teaching — Wouldn’t trade years at Weaver for anything!” Clubs: Boys’, Glee; Band; Or¬ chestra; Choir; All-State Band. tiADIJ Na| ’ — Ipeti t atul c itt? — inkling blufe tye� an arkling smile - j pj mlaf wrfh , ' the rn jn ’ — Weaver thg best years, of ' ner ifi£ — ' hejft charm ill 1 future success. Business Junior Pro insure Girls’ League; Queen. GERALD BLUME r Blume. amp Boys’ Club F. P. A.; Leader Testator. r- JUDITH BLUMENTHAL Judie” — little, but oh my! — a bundle of dynamite — al¬ ways talking to someone about something — has a particular fondness for the male sex — likes sports and politics — headed for the business world. Girls’ League. MARY BOGAN Ennie” — one of Weaver’s new additions and a welcome one — shows keen interest in Hartford High (male)? — loves to cook — kept busy with twin sisters. Girls’ League. ROBERT BOLOGNA Bwana” — sparkling smile ows all — terrific physique — usually with ’’the boys” — sports enthusiast — good sense of hu¬ mor — California bound. Boys’ Club; Teams: Basketball, Football. JAY BOWERS Cisco Kid” — curly-headed — never seen without a good- natured smile — happy-go-lucky kid with a mischievous gleam in his eyes — friendly and con¬ fident — has a yen for all sports. Baseball Team; Boys’ Club. EDWARD BRESSMAN Eddie” — a lad of mischief behind that quiet look — ever friendly — No hard feelings against Weaver” — one of the boys, Leader Corps, that is! Boys’ Club; Leader Corps. ELAINE BROADEN Peanuts” — always in a hurry — quiet until you know her — nice smile — planning to attend Baypath Junior Col¬ lege — spent most enjoyable years at Weaver. Business Club; Girls’ League. BARBARA BOLLES Babs” — a truly nice gal and a dependable friend — small and very feminine — oh those big brown eyes! — thought Weaver a wonderful place” — best of luck! Business Club; Girls’ League. WILLIAM BROADEN, JR. Hook” — quiet with friendly disposition — a fellow with many friends — likes good mu¬ sic — enjoys reading — plans to join armed forces — Weaver? very nice.” Boys’ Club. KENNETH BROUGH Ken” — well liked — fond of joking — noted for doing previous night ' s homework in activity period — has ability in art as well as sports — future television and radio man. Boys ' Club. LOUIS BROWN Lou” — short and jolly — liked by all — enjoys collecting stamps — chief interest outside of regular school — future lies in medical field — years at Weaver were an unforgettable experience, a definite asset”. Clubs: Biology, Boys ' , Chess; Lookout Board. MADOLYN BRYANT Lynn” — quiet with unas¬ suming frank manners — good listener with plenty of advice — photography takes much of her time — self-assured — not a care in the world — future plans: the Air Force. Girls’ League; Honor Society. SHIRLEY BURGESS Pretty, tall, slim blonde — beautiful brown eyes — the si¬ lent yet likeable type — always ready to be a pal — enjoys play¬ ing the piano — future unde¬ cided — best of luck! Girls’ League. ROBERT BURK Bob” — well liked by class¬ mates — an outdoors man who enjoys hunting and fishing — plans to go to work after grad¬ uation — had a good time here. Boys ' Club. DANIEL CALABRO Dan” — bright, cheerful dis¬ position made years at Weaver lots of fun” — one of the boys” — sports fan in a big way — spends free hours olay- ing baseball and basketball — future engineer. Boys’ Club. LUCRETIA CALVI Pretty miss with beautiful long hair — shy until you know her — usually caught chewing gum — enjoys playing tennis — hopes to become a secretary. Girls’ League; Lookout Typist. ALFONIA CANNON Phony” — popular with both sexes — usually seen laugh¬ ing with Margaret — writes stacks of letters — says of Wea¬ ver, I have really enjoyed my stay”. Girls’ League. NICHOLAS CARABILLO, JR. Nick” — quiet, easy-going — really liked Weaver as Weaver liked him — always a smile and a hello” — a swell friend and a great companion. Clubs: Boys’, Chess. JOHN CARTER Rusk” — everyone’s buddy” — never without a smile — loves dem Bums from Brook¬ lyn!” — unique in his clothes (those color combinations!) — Inventor, scientist, mechanic, photographer, engineer, accordion player, song writer, salesman, and Johnny Ray!” Boys’ Club; Honor Society; Projection Squad; Student Coun¬ cil. 26 531 MARIA CARVALHO MILDRED CHIASCIONE Mac” — tall, slender, and very lovely — dark hair and a flashing smile — glowing per¬ sonality — usually seen in the vicinity of the gvm — a friend to everyone. Business Club; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Leader Corps. HELEN CECERE Rio” — one of Weaver’s most popular citizens — full of vim and vigor — especially for her famous Blue Team! — a real” leader — best of luck to the best of girls! A.A. (Sec.); Art-Crafts Club; Girls’ League (Vice-Pres.); Hon¬ or Society; Jr. Prom (Co-chair¬ man); Jr. Faculty Tea (Co- chairman ); Leader Corps (Pres.); Portal Board; Treasurer. Mill — smiling face cheers all — terrific basketball player — great sense of humor — likes sports and dancing — will make a success of any job — had a great time at Weaver. Girls’ League; Leader Corps; Portal Typist. AVID CHOZKZK LEONARD CLYMER Lenny” — quiet and reserved — a good sport — a smile for everyone — well liked by all — interested in sports — handy with a chemistry book — headed for UConn. Boys ' Club; F.P.A. RUTH CHAMP Ruth — cute blonde with snapping green eyes — always ready with a good joke — active in athletics — lively cheerleader — partial to tall” boys — will make a very attractive nurse. Clubs: Business, Glee; Choir; Choraliers; Cheerleader; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Leader Corps (Vice-Pres.). JANET CHAMPANY Jody” — statuesque blonde — quiet and studious — still has New Hampshire accent — capa¬ ble art student — plans to work a year and then try college — likes to travel. Girls’ League. PAUL CIANCI Paul — one swell guy — strikes you as being quiet — shy but friendly smile — greatly interested in sports — enjoyed three good years at Weaver. Boys’ Club. HARRY CLARK Harry — slim blond with blue eyes — daring young man on the flying trapeze — usually seen in the gym — favorite pastimes in¬ clude hunting and fishing — best school years at Weaver.” Boys’ Club; Leader Corps. 27 Going over the stage directions . . . ! Hard but not too serious study . . . Speak the speech I pray you . . JOHN COBURN John — Weaver ' s thrifty lad — tall and reserved — shy smile for all — always tops in mathematics — Weaver’s answer to Einstein — active with the Projection Squad — plans for engineering school. Boys’ Club; Projection Squad. BETH COHEN Bert — lots of fun — dry sense of humor — always has a new idea — beautiful complex¬ ion — likes Harvard men — a good shoulder to cry on! — one of the gang . Choir; Dramatic Club (Treas.); Girls’ League; Honor Society; Portal Board. GERALD COHEN Jer” — a package of unsup- pressible vitality and personality — a friend in need — hard working and ambitious — plans to start business career at UConn — Weaver? best years of my life.” Boys’ Club. NEIL COHEN Beals — little man with a big sense of humor — Weaver’s best example of perpetual motion — always active — outdoor type, enjoys camping, traveling — next stop, UConn — learned a lot” at Weaver! Boys’ Club. NESSIE COHEN Ness” — ambitious miss with plenty of drive — always has a friendly smile — future UConnite — favorite expression, It isn’t fair! — prospective social worker — wishes she had Weaver years to live over”. Girls’ League; Lookout Adver¬ tising Board. BARBARA COHN Bobbie” or Babs” — one of Weaver’s women drivers — con¬ scientious and hard worker — friendly, yet noted for that cold, cold look” — favorite pastime is art — future plans: Hartford College and marriage, maybe?” Clubs: Art-Crafts, Dramatic; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Jr. Prom Committee. RENE COHN Renie” — petite blonde pixie — always in a hurry! — one of the girls” — a square dancing enthusiast — liked all school games (or was it the athletes?) — future includes nursing and matrimony. Girls’ League; Lookout Edi¬ torial Board. PHYLLIS COLANDRO Phil” or Fifi” — happy-go- lucky — always seen giggling — enjoys a good time — plans to work in an office — years at Weaver were terrific”. Girls’ League. ALONZO COLEMAN, III Junnie” — short fellow with a tall” tenor voice — active in Weaver’s choral groups — main interest, cooking! — wants to be a great chef” — called high school days the best years of his life.” Clubs: Boys’, Choir, Glee; In¬ ter-High Choir. REGINALD COMEAU Reggie” — quiet, reserved, and sincere — the boy with the beautiful and authentic French accent — hobbies include draw¬ ing and dress designing — no definite plans for the future. Boys’ Club. RUBY COUNTRYMAN 30 Rube” — a quiet and friend¬ ly gal — enjoys dancing and playing tennis — ambition: to be Weaver’s speediest typist — will miss Weaver very much” when she leaves for an insurance job. Girls’ League; Lookout Adver¬ tising Board. ANNE COWAN Anne — cute kid with an explosive personality — bubbl¬ ing over with laughter — long beautiful blonde hair — likes bop” and loves basketball games — insurance company prospect. Girls’ League. ROY CRADDOCK, III Snooks” — one of the first to leave at two o’clock — an¬ other amateur photographer — met some real nice people” at Weaver — plans to make busi¬ ness his career. Boys’ Club. KATHLEEN CRAMER Katy” — dark-haired and vi¬ vacious — a swell pal and true friend — smooth dresser with a trim figure — usually seen with someone of the opposite sex — plans include secretarial school — lucky boss! Business Club; Girls’ League. PATRICIA CURTIS Pat” — Weaver’s girl with the Ipana smile” — gushes over — looks awfully worried when doing her homework! — music devotee — likes square dancing — looks to UConn. Choir; Choraliers; Glee Club; Orchestra. JOHN DALY John — tall, lean, and lanky, with a friendly smile — one of the boys” — unassuming per¬ sonality — headed for college — enjoyed his years at Weaver. Boys’ Club. CASSANDRA DANIELS Sandy” — quiet and soft- spoken — a pleasing personality — fond of tennis and skating — plans to become a nurse — com¬ ment on stay at Weaver: Three nice years.” Girls’ League. ELEANOR DARLING Ellie” — more bounce to the ounce” — short in inches but not in personality — bright smile and honey locks — star rooter at football and basketball games. Girls’ League. VERNAL DAVIS Vern” — one of the best — will always be remembered for his friendly smile and amiable ways — top athlete — active man about school — headed for Springfield College. Clubs: Boys’, Letter (Pres.); Projection Squad; Teams: Foot¬ ball, Track; Portal Board; Mar¬ shal. JOAN DE CARLO Joanie” — very friendly and jolly disposition — likes to read — swell dancer — has large collection of Bop” records — plans becoming a good house¬ wife! — Weaver was pretty good!” WARREN DEHM NANCY DOW Dean” — tall and lanky — dark hair plus flashing eyes — sharp dresser — favorite hobby: fishing (for girls?) — future sailor of the seven seas. Boys’ Club. MARIANNE DE NAPOLI Mar” — cute little pixie — lovely smile and gorgeous eyes — picture of innocence deceives teachers — lots of fun — dabbles in art — planning to be a legal secretary — loved Weaver spirit.” Girls’ League. HELEN DONOVICK Honey” — the gal with the ready smile, pretty smile, and beautiful blonde tresses — hard¬ working lunchroom monitor — loves to relax all summer at Point O ' Woods — thought years at Weaver wonderful.” Business Club; Girls’ League. A flashing smile and oh, those blue eyes — hiked down from Maine to join us this year — enjoys reading and dancing — plans her future with the women Marines. JOSEPH DOWNY Joe” — quiet and reserved — neat dresser — spends a lot of his time in his favorite pas¬ time, sports — thought his years at Weaver were exciting — his future plans include college. Boys’ Club. HELEN DUBEY Helen — a friendly miss who added much to our play — plans to become a medical secretary — enjoyed Weaver ver y much” — loads of luck to a sweet girl. Girls’ League. DIANE DORAN Dee” — a beautiful kid with gorgeous eyes — sweet, quiet disposition — one of our mod¬ els” — outstanding artistic abil¬ ity — designs, makes, and models some terrific outfits — future fashion designer — said of Weaver the greatest.” Art-Crafts Club; Girls’ League; Goodwill Formal Committee. WILLIAM DOROSHUK Bill” — handsome rugged brute! — usually found sur¬ rounded by the opposite sex — one of the gang” — Weaver’s space cadet blast-off!” — Wea¬ ver was disastrous but fun!’’ Clubs: Boys’, Dra ' ma vA 0 1 p PHYLLIS DUNN Phizz” — lively lass with a quick smile — favorite word terrific” — bubbling over person¬ ality — has a yen for fashion de¬ signing but plans secretarial school — spent three terrific years”! Clubs: Art-Crafts, Business; Girls’ League. 4 C r. ANDREW ECONOMOU Greek” — the all-around ath¬ lete — a great sense of humor — always ready for some fun — easy to get along with — plans to continue schooling. Boys’ Club; Teams: Baseball, Basketball, Football. 551 31 CONSTANCE ECZAKOSKY Connie” — vivacious blonde Weaver rooter — never at a loss for words — always ready with a friendly smile — thinks high school years were terrific!” Girls’ League. WILLIAM EPPS Miguel” or Billy” — sharp dresser — tall and good-natured — an avid baseball fan — always rooting for Yankees — spent an enjoyable year at Weaver. JOAN EVANIER Joanie” — always on the go — a gal who gets things done — female William Tell — likes archery, records, and dancing — undecided about future. Archery Club (Pres.); Girls’ League. ELEANOR FELMAN Ellie” — slender brunette — always neat as a pin — favorite pastime: both ballroom and tap — enjoyed Weaver’s social ac¬ tivities — lucky the employer who hires Ellie.” Clubs: Art-Crafts, Business; Girls’ League. CAROLE FITZGERALD Carole—a pretty gal with a flashy smile — Dearie” of Wea¬ ver Nite fame — a brain — sharp dresser — very active in school affairs — her friendly and pleasant manner will be helpful in her nursing career. Clubs: Dramatic, Glee; Choir; Choraliers; Inter-High Choir; Honor Society; Leader Corps. v i ' goocRl oLmg — a pf hilMor, but seribu actvvities 1 — in a. ,sclj$olv-a career and IviR ' tex- Jel Tn() anything he tmdertakes. dans Clubs: Biology, Boys’, F.P.A. (Pres.), Spanish; Honor Society; Jr. Usher; Projection Squad; His¬ torian. JOSEPH FONTANA Joe” — Weaver’s own poli¬ tician — always a smile and a friendly greeting — tall, dark, and handsome — courteous man¬ ner and wonderful sense of humor — numerous interests in¬ clude sports and science — headed for college. Clubs: F.P.A. (Vice-Pres.), Glee; Choir; Choraliers; Student Council (Pres.); Class President. LAWRENCE FRANK Larry” — quiet, easy-going (except when in his hot rod”) — hobby: trying to keep his con¬ vertible in one piece and in run¬ ning condition — future plans: making life ex citing for pedes¬ trians on UConn campus. Clubs: Boys’, F.P.A. ARTHUR FREEDMAN Art” — the tall, silent type — definitely musically inclined — active in sports — noted for his de-e-e-e-p voice — plans after graduation include college — appreciated Weaver’s many fine teachers.” Band; Baseball Team; Boys’ Club; Lookout Typist; Orchestra. PETER FRIERY Pete” — one of Weaver’s quieter students — well man¬ nered — especially interested in classical music and interior deco¬ rating — a pleasant disposition — future plans include college. Clubs: Boys’, F.P.A. FRANK FULCO Little Bambino from Pales¬ tine” — lots of fun and lots of friends — always active — good athlete — likes indoor sports (girls!) — thinks Weaver is tops.” Boys’ Club; Leader Corps; Por¬ tal Business Board; Track Team; Prophet. ETTA GAMMER Koffee” — bright-eyed gal with a movie star’s figure — bas a smile with an electric light — successor to Sarah Bernhardt — future plans include teaching English and marriage. Dramatic Club; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Prophetess. THOMAS GANNON Tommy” — never seen with¬ out a smile — good-looking in a rugged way — ardent Red Sox fan — wait ’til next year! — swell time” at Weaver. terrific.” Girls’ League. ENRICO GARGANO Rico” — always ready to crack a joke — a great prankster — Weaver’s own clown — en¬ joys carpentry and model build¬ ing — a future in carpentry — wonderful years”. Choir; Clubs: Boys’, Glee. LEWIS GATES Lew” — a good mechanic who likes to tinker with model airplanes — enjoys bowling — someday may be manager of a First National Store! — will miss Weaver. Boys’ Club. ELAINE GER Lanie” — always smiling — active in school organizations — business-minded, headed for of¬ fice job after graduation — likes dancing and the cinema — best three years of my life.” Clubs: Business, F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Lookout Board. SAMUEL GEROVITZ Sam” — handsome — neat dresser — beautiful wavy hair — friendly smile and personality to match — attracted to the op¬ posite sex — excellent dancer — may head west — went mad” at Weaver. Boys’ Club; J.C.C.; Student Council; Portal Business Board; Chairman Reception Committee. WILLIAM GIVENS, JR. Bill” — good-looking — sparkling smile — noted for twirling abilities and rhythm — popular with all — headed for business school — good luck, Bill.” Band; Boys’ Club. SYBIL GLANZ Syb” — petite bundle of dy¬ namite — always has a come¬ back — snappy dresser — en¬ joyed Weaver’s school spirit and great basketball team — plans for the future include nursing. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Dramatic, F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Lookout Typist. ELEANOR GOLDBERG FAYTHE GLASERMAN Fay” — cheerful and smiling — prefers art and dramatics — liked horseback riding, tennis, and swimming — college-bound — thought Weaver trying, but fun.’’ Clubs: Art-Crafts, Dramatic; Girls’ League; Lookout Board. RUTH GLASSER Ruth — a quiet miss with a warm smile and friendly eyes — likes books and sees a lot of them at her job in the library — struggled through French (like the rest of us, n’est-ce pas?) — hopes to attend college. Business Club; Girls’ League; Honor Society. JUNE GLATER June — quiet-spoken and reserved — best known for that sparkling diamond, third finger, left hand — graduated and mar¬ ried her Mel in January — enjoyed years at Weaver very much — sorry to lose you, Junie!” Girls’ League. GERTRUDE GLAZMAN Gertie” — smiling, freckle¬ faced lass — always pleasant to talk with — hobby is record collecting — secretarial school is her next step — Swell” was her comment on Weaver. Clubs: Business, Art-Crafts; Girls’ League. BEVERLY GOLD Butch” — star vocalist in Weaver’s productions — knock¬ out figure and ooh! those clothes — plans music career — says, Weaver went by much too fast!” Choir; Choraliers; F. P. A.; Girls’ League; Glee Club; Inter- High Choir; Octet. El” — sophisticated lady” — snappy dresser — hobbies in¬ clude knitting, music, and a cer¬ tain cadet at U. S. M. M. A.” — plans to be an X-ray tech¬ nician — liked her sophomore year at Weaver the best! Girls’ League. EDMUND GOLDEN Ed” — an all-round” swell guy — usually seen wheeling around in his caddy” — quiet and shy — enjoys meteorology?? — college bound. Clubs: Boys’, Dramatic, Ingle- side. HONEY GOLDEN Baby” — well liked by all — fond of horseback riding — noted for her acrobatic skill — usually seen with Faythe — plans being a gym instructor — thought Weaver was swell.” Clubs: Art-Crafts, Dramatic. PHILIP GOODE Goode” — quiet until he gets on the football field — watch out, boys; he goes in for boxing and weight lifting — great guy, with a wide smile for all. Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Football Team. ADELLE GORDON Del” — ambition plus — sweet face and cute figure — pint-sized” whirlwind who’s al¬ ways on the go — dreams of trip to France — likes movies, read¬ ing — ping pong champ. Girls’ League; Honor Society; Lookout Feature Editor. GLORIA GORDON THOMAS GREEN Passion-Flower” — definitely the silent type — usually seen playing the violin — gal with that certain way of walking — plans to attend college and be¬ come law secretary — thought Weaver wonderful.” Camera Club; Girls ' League; Orchestra. MARGARET GORDON Peggie” — cute Scotch lass — known for her sparkling blue eyes — a good remedy for a blue Monday” — plans to join the Insurance Clan” — good luck, Peggie!” Business Club; Girls ' League; Jr. Prom Committee. STANLEY GORDON Stan” — a quiet boy with a nice manner — likes stamp col¬ lecting, sports, and photography — intends to continue his educa¬ tion — inspired by Weaver! Boys’ Club. DANIEL GOTHERS Dinky” — small in size only — hardly ever noticed but always up to something — flashy dresser and a flashy talker — good luck, Dinky.” Boys’ Club. EUGENE GREEN Stoney” — the handsome guy with the wide grin — won¬ derful disposition — oh! those broad shoulders — admired by both sexes — greased lightning on the gridiron. Boys ' Club; Teams: Basketball, Football. Green — good athlete, es¬ pecially at Leader Corps exhibi¬ tions — likes fishing and draft¬ ing — thought he spent his best years at Weaver.” Boys’ Club; Leader Corps; Track Team. SHIRLEY GREENBAUM Shirl” — sincere and quiet — never raises voice above a whisper — woman baseball fan — calls Weaver wonderful” — has plans for UConn. Clubs: Biology, F.P.A.; Girls’ League. ELIZABETH GRIFFIN Betty” — cute and vivacious — beautiful blue eyes — trim figure — long curly locks — sweet and sincere — sports en¬ thusiast — amiable personality — smooth dancer. Business Club; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Leader Corps; Student Council. NORMAN GRODY Bamba” — good looks and blue eyes that wow you! — one of the men” — enjoys hunt¬ ing, fishing, and last, but not least, women”! — enjoyed Wea¬ ver except for the demerits — well??? Boys’ Club; Football Team. ROBERT HALISEY Bob” — tall and good-look¬ ing — happy-go-lucky sort of fellow — played fine game at tackle — likes hunting (at Man¬ chester? ) and fishing — best of luck at college! Boys’ Club; Football Team. LAMAR HARRELL Marcus” — tall and slim — always in a hurry — fast talker — fond of good clothes — hobby is collecting rare dollar bills! — likes sports — plans to attend U.S.C. — thought years at Wea¬ ver crazy!” Boys’ Club. GROVER HARTFIELD Buggie” — known and liked by all — does mean things with a basketball! — always ready for a laugh — future: Globetrot¬ ters”? — good luck to a swell guy! Basketball Team; Boys’ Club. v rgf ED Jw--. ’Duke” — personality plus — infected in all activities — popular with faculty arid students — plent of fun along with his seriousness — a credit to Wea¬ ver. Boys’ Club; J.C.C.; Letter Council; Track Football Team; Club; Student Team; Marshal. JOHN HIGGINS Jack” — big, friendly fellow with red hair and football” shoulders! — wonderful pal and well liked by all — a bit slow on the feet but really cruises on four wheels! Boys’ Club. DIANE HILLS Di” — cute pug nose and laughing dark eyes — a sincere friend — has a wonderful sing¬ ing voice — Weaver? Wouldn’t have changed schools for any¬ thing!” Choir; Choraliers; Inter-High Choir; Leader Corps; Lookout Advertising Board. HERBERT HOLTMAN Herby” — good-looking and friendly — easily recognized by his violin case — Weaver will never forget the contribution Herb” has made to our music department — sure to be tops in the musical world. Choraliers; Clubs: Boys’, Glee; Orchestra; String Quartet. ROGER HORENSTEIN Rog” — quiet, shy, but friendly — always willing to help a buddy — building mod¬ els and music are hobbies of this young Beaver” — plans to study electronics — Weaver en¬ joyable and protfiable.” Boys’ Club. HOWARD HUROWITZ Boots” — good-natured — high spirits and continuous smile — climbing the ladder of suc¬ cess as a dancer — usually on the other end of a practical joke — plans college for future. Boys’ Club. 1(5 HELEN HYLAND Red” — smiling Irishman — ardent sports fan — reckless red¬ head — cheery hello for all — quite a jokester — contagious laughter — future airline stew¬ ardess or psychiatrist. Business Club; Girls’ League; Jr. T. B. Board. SHIRLEY ISRAEL Immie” — jumping Jack who loves to have fun — very friendly — likes people, music, and clothes — aspires to an of¬ fice job. Choir; Clubs: Biology, Glee; Girls’ League. SHELDON KARASIK CAROLE JOHNSON Roe’ — a swell kid — very friendly and pleasant — a beauti¬ ful smile and bangs — possesses a neat figure and plenty of pep to go with it — a boom for the business world. Girls’ League. LOIS JOHNSON Shorty” — cute and petite — always has a friendly smile and a kind word — proves that nice things come in small packages” — plans to take a five year nurs¬ ing course — good luck! F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Lookout Circulation Board. MARILYN JOHNSON Lynn” — cute, conscientious, and courteous — warm, sincere smile — always ready with a helping hand — quite an archer — plans college and going West for a while — enjoyed Weaver very much”. Archery Club; Leader Corps; Lookout Business Board; Student Council. RHODA KAHAN Ro” — a green-eyed miss with a petite figure — has plenty of drive — likes political argu¬ ments — usually seen wracking her brains in the Lookout office — a solid Weaver Beaver. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Dramatic, F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Lookout Editorial Board; Quill and Scroll; Student Council. NATALIE KALECHMAN Hanky” — bouncy little bombshell with a winning way — always ready for a good time — real dance enthusiast — how she loved those football and bas¬ ketball games! — future legal secretary. Art-Crafts Club; Choir; Girls League; Jr. Prom Committee; Lookout Typist. Shel” — modest, quiet, and friendly — popular with all who know him — recognized by his long strides which will take him a long way — French and Shel¬ don were never good friends — headed for college. Boys ' Club. MARJORIE KATZ Margie” — blonde hair and blue eyes — a very cute bundle of charm — quiet but extremely friendly — popular with both sexes — plans merchandising school — should do well. Art-Crafts Club; F.P.A.; Girls’ League; N ominating Committee. NORMAN KAUFMAN Crazy” — Weaver’s funny¬ man” — enjoys sports, girls, and crazy people” (see what we mean?) — usually with the guys” at the Center — thinks Weaver should have a smoking parlor! — future uncommitted. Baseball Team; Boys’ Club. ROGER KELTING Yogi” — ardent Yankee fan — sincere and likeable — al¬ ways has a cheery greeting — great music enthusiast — ambi¬ tion is to be an architect — good luck! JUSTIN KENNEDY Jus” — joined our production this year — a friend to all — rather shy with girls — a victim of practical jokes — promising football player — an aspiring plumber — had fun at Weaver. Football Team. RENEE KOTIK S If i Renee , — a vivacious brun¬ ette — can be heard talking any¬ time, anywhere! — always smil¬ ing — real popular gal — looks forward to college — Weaver will never be forgotten”. Clubs: Dramatic, F. P. A.; Girls’ League; Portal Business Board. MARLENE KRAUSS Marlene — tiny continental — enviable figure — auburn hair and a cute pug nose — collects popular records — always smil- ROBERT LABB ’Red — quiet till stirred, then watch the dust — well liked by everyone — plays all sports like a pro — plans college. Boys’ Club; Track Team. JOSEPH LA BRUNA Joe” — - the daring young man on the flying trapeze — flashing smile — always ready with a joke — likes all sports — future unsure. Boys’ Club; Leader Corps. HELEN LAMSON Helen — mixes personality with brains — hard worker in school affairs — has a good word for everyone — warm sincere smile — musically inclined — oh that tuba! — really wonder¬ ful time at Weaver.” Band; Clubs: Dramatic, F. P. A.; Girls’ League; Honor Society. JOSEPH LA PENTA Joe” — the boy with the big smile — his jokes usually lead to trouble! — got along great with the teachers! — set a new demerit record! — special in¬ terests are wine, women, and song”. Boys’ Club. but a tough grind time.” Business, Spanish; F. rls’ League. STANLEY LABINGER JOSEPH LAVIERI Stan the Man” — quiet with radiating personality — modest about many accomplishments at Weaver — plays a mean” trombone — college-bound — will succeed in anything. Joe” — tall and slim — quiet, sincere, intelligent student — a well liked Joe” around Weaver — a future engineer with photography as a sideline — three best years” at Weaver. Boys’ Club; Honor Society; Junior Usher. yn Band; Boys ' Club; F.P.A.; Honor Society; Jr. Usher; Stu¬ dent Council. I ’ m yr, The set designers collaborate on scenery problems . . . A successful costume fitting . . . We, the women . . Master craftsmen at work (?) ... NATALIE LEVINSON EVERETT LEE Viscount — friendly and amusing personality — wonder¬ ful sense of humor — a smooth dresser — nonchalant attitude — active in the musical organiza¬ tions — plans a business career. Nat or Gabby” — viva¬ cious miss whose sparkling smile is contagious — full of fun — happy-go-lucky — loves to talk, especially of her love life” — luck in your nursing career, Nat.” Clubs: Art-Crafts, Glee; Choir; Girls’ League. EY ANN LEE Shirl” — our All-American girl — talented in art, music and sports — active in all school ac¬ tivities — lovely singing voice — faithful cheerleader for the Green and White — years at Weaver, terrific.” Cheerleader (Capt.); Choir; Choraliers; Clubs: Business, Glee; Girls’ League (Sec.); Leader Corps; Lookout Board; Portal Business Manager; Historian. ELAINE LEVITZ E” — one of Weaver’s charmers with smiling brown eyes — very smart in her poodle- cut — possesses a quiet manner and an infectious smile — col¬ lege looms in the future. Choir; Choraliers; Girls’ League; Glee Club. HERMAN LEFKOWITZ Lefty” — rugged individual — friendly — popular guy around Weaver — outstanding leader in extra-curricular activi¬ ties — Gene Krupa’s competitor — headed west and then prob¬ ably college — fast years” at Weaver. Band (Pres.); Boys’ Club. BARBARA LIBBY Bunny” — quiet and likeable — possesses a good disposition and friendly manner — plans for the future include work and night school. Girls’ League. THOMAS LIPSKI Lip” — good-looking, tall, slim blond — quiet yet friendly manner — beautiful eyes — very sharp dresser — always immacu¬ late — interests include home designing and traveling. Boys’ Club. JOAN LOSTY % Pretty, blue-eyed colleen — sparkling smile — friendly Hi” for all — possesses wonderful artistic ability — one of Wea¬ ver’s models — active in many school affairs — future fashion illustrator. Cheerleader; Choir; Honor So¬ ciety; Clubs: Art-Crafts, Business, Glee; Girls’ League; Leader Corps; Committees: Goodwill, Jr. Prom; Jr. T. B. Board; Portal Board; Student Council. ALLEN LEVINE Al” — sociable guy — al¬ ways has a smile — good sense of humor — plans to attend a technical school — thinks Wea¬ ver was pretty good.” Boys’ Club. MORTON LEVINE MoL — a quiet student who made many friends at Weaver — interests include sports, model airplanes, and stamp collecting — enjoyed years at Weaver very much. ffV aTT n _ 42 MARGARET LOTT Gen” — our fashionable young dresser — always a new fad — delights in joke telling — likes dancing, especially bop” — big smile for all — headed for Pratt Institute. Choir; Girls’ League; Glee Club. ROBERT LOWNDES Rob” — reddest crewcut at Weaver — big man with a big sense of humor — Two Hart- fords” — great coach — plans a business future. Boys’ Club. GERALD LUNDY Jerry” — quiet, most of the time — thought Weaver, Swell for those who like it!” — a sure shot with a rifle — good luck, Jerry.” Boys’ Club. WILLIAM LYNCH Reb” — little fellow with a friendly attitude — well liked — a master on good jokes — happy- go-lucky and always smiling — interested in mechanics — en¬ joyed myself while at Weaver.” Boys’ Club. CAROLE MacGLASHAN Mac ' ' — a cute Scotch lassie — sparkling smile topped by cheerful personality — never failed to have a new boy-friend — the Queen” of many a boy’s heart — future nurse. Band; Choir; Choraliers; Clubs: Art-Crafts, Glee; Girls ' League; Portal Business Board. CLIFTON MACK Sonny” — a talented fellow — well liked by everyone — friendly smile and polite man¬ ner — noted for outstanding skating ability — loves to act and dance — college bound. Clubs: Boys’, Dramatic; Look- MANCUSO — cute, sweet, and vi- yc vacious — innocent smile fooled teachers — made friends easily — popular with all — partici¬ pated in many school activities — enjoys dancing and skating — terrific Cheerleader. Business Club; Cheerleader; Girls’ League; Leader Corps. LOIS MANEKOFSKY Lolly” — friendly personality — ready smile for all — plenty of spirit — enjoys music and dancing — faithful Red Sox fan — hopes to enter Temple Uni¬ versity. F.P.A.; Girls’ League. MARGARET MANGAN Peggy” — cute little freckled miss — beautiful red hair — favorite pastimes include music and dancing — plans to work after graduation — best of luck. Girls’ League. EMANUEL MANGINI Mannie” — well known for his husky physique — loads of fun — always ready for a good time — popular with all the guys — a terrific sport — real pro” on the gridiron. Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Football Team. MARY MANZONE Mary — the gal with the sparkling brown eyes — swell girl to know — one of our brains — quiet young miss — hopes to attend a special school — thought Weaver the best.” Girls’ League; Honor Society. AARON MARCUS Ron” — tall tom who is al¬ ways out for a good time — collects stamps, coins, and girls — sports that Don Juan” look — one of Weaver’s many com¬ edians — future includes college. Boys’ Club. HYLA MARCUS Hy” — shorty — pleasant smile-always has a neat coif¬ fure — shows a preference for clothes and dancing — a future medical secretary — spent three years of fun” in Weaver. Choir; Girls’ League; Glee Club. RICHARD MARCUS Peaches” — always a quip — alert and ready for anything — a devil in man’s clothes!” — a real friend — plans to continue school — best of luck, Richard! Boys’ Club. HERBERT MARTIN Herbie” — liked by all — a talented and hard-working stu¬ dent — noted for his musical ability, both vocal and instrumen¬ tal — Weaver’s orator — keen interest in ' the girls” — future success certain. Choir; Chora liers; Clubs: Boys’, Dramatic, Glee; Inter- High Choir; Leader Corps. LORENA MARTIN Lorena — a real asset to Weaver — active in school af¬ fairs and everybody’s friend — possesses a lovely singing voice — future includes nursing — best of luck to a truly deserving girl. Choir; Choraliers; Clubs: Biology, Glee; Girls’ League; Leader Corps. JOSEPH MASCARO Joe” — likeable guy — al¬ ways ready for fun — nice smile and flashing eyes — interested in music, sports, and the oppo¬ site sex — had a great time at Weaver.” Boys’ Club. b- THELMA MASS Thel” — a cute blonde that gentlemen definitely prefer! — sports a very attractive wardrobe — likes people” and they like her — plans college — as for her years at Weaver, Thel” wouldn’t mind living them over!” Clubs: Art-Crafts, F. P. A.; Girls’ League. THOMAS MATARAZZO Tommy” — quiet dark- haired guy — keen interest in stamps, girls, dancing, and mu¬ sic — college looms on the horizon — thought Weaver a good school, but had too much homework!” Boys’ Club. JOCELYN MATHOG Joey” — a cute kid who’s always smiling — beautiful eyes — always a buddy — oh! that French class! — spends a lot of her time with books, mu¬ sic, and records — future in physical therapy — loved Wea¬ ver. F.P.A.; Girls’ League. ROBERT McMAHON Bob” — quiet lad — noted for his numerous freckles! — well liked by all — real sports fan — always rooting for the good old Green and White — plans for future include college. Boys’ Club. CAROL MAYER Cari” — poise and person¬ ality plus — never at a loss for something to say! — what would first period chem do with¬ out her? — couldn’t have gone to a better school” — headed for Dental Hygiene. Clubs: Dramatic, F. P. A.; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Lookout Typist. OME MEISTER ' Errol the Hitch-Hiker” what a man! what a build! Weaver’s i ' Wild Indian” — of the guys’ — usually folio ' ' his fans, women! — popular around — lots of fun always future plans? various! Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Tea: Basketball (Mgr.), Footb (Mgr.). BARBARA McBRIDE Bobbie” — tall pretty gal with that certain something — really keeps things lively, es¬ pecially in gym class! — sharp dresser — very talented artist — enjoyed Weaver’s friendly class¬ mates and teachers.” Girls’ League. NETH ACQUELINE McCURTY m — ibasant and gi :d — hasJ manvl riiejjid| tall, g err-dSpnly ' s rt- wted for crew-cut for UConn ornbe Nav Lyn” — real cute little miss — new and desirable addition to our school — thought Weaver big and wonderful” — will make someone a good wife! — plans a career in nursing — lucky patients! Girls’ League. earn MARCIA McKAY Marcie” or Marty” — very good-looking — soft blue eyes and gorgeous, silky, long blonde hair — very well poised — a sincere friend — combines beau¬ ty and brains — smart dresser — very active — future kindergarten teacher. . ) RONALD MICHAELS Ronnie” — happy-go-lucky fellow, always friendly — jolly and fun-loving — knows his as¬ tronomy — interested in sports — intends to go to college. Choir; Cl, Gjjtffy Leagi win Chairp Intey ' rJdigW- C h oa r ; .eadn CtSrps; Pottal ’eht Council. _ . 6 girl with n, dfesser ■ pleasing her goal successes- anna McLaughlin Anna — cute Irish colleen — pleasant reserved manner — always ready to help out — ard¬ ent record fan — interested in interior decoration — will con¬ tinue in telephone work. Girls’ League. i ut Circi ; Portal Bi P DONALD MOORES Don” — broad a’s” betray Boston origin! — equally broad shoulders foretell a fine gridiron future — quiet and good-natured — athletic feats appreciated by both sexes — plans include col¬ lege football. Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Football Team (Co-Capt.). WILLIAM MORAN Moose” — nickname belies small stature — quiet sincerity won many friends at Weaver — wants to be a sports announcer — here’s luck with that micro¬ phone! Clubs: Boys’, Letter. EILEEN MOYNIHAN Attractive colleen with a slim figure — one of the gang” — enthusiastic supporter of the Green, especially on St. Patrick’s Day! — usually seen with Pat and Nay” — future undecided. Business Club; Girls’ League. EDWARD MURPHY Ed” — good-looking blond — likes to sing in his terrific tenor voice — sports minded — plans to join some branch of the service — liked our play but glad to leave!” Clubs: Boys’, Glee; Choir; Choraliers. THOMAS MURPHY Murph” — Irish lad with dark hair and blue eyes, girls! — special interest in the females — rabid sports fan — will enter college in the fall — had a great time” here at Weaver. Boys’ Club. EDWARD MILIKOWSKI, JR. Eddie” — carefree and easy¬ going — top interest is sports — calls stay at Weaver best three years ever” — plans to settle down” after graduation. BARBARA MILLER Bobbie” — a sweet and well dressed lady -y one of the first with the poodle-cut” — plans to go to junior college — thinks of Weaver’s years as the great¬ est.” Clubs: Archery (Sec.), mate, F.P.A.; Girls’ dent Council. • Dra- Stu- MARVIN MILLER Marv” — tall and dark — usually seen in a confederate station-wagon — college and his father’s business lie in the future — had fun at Weaver. Boys’ Club; Leader Corps. MARLENE MINDLIN Marnie” — cute and friendly — plays for art club — always ready to take part in whatever comes up — often seen giggling — plans to teach art. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Camera; Girls’ League; Lookout Staff. LILLIAN MOORE Lil” — petite, cute, and friendly — cheerful personality — loves to sing and collect pho¬ tographs — another of Weaver’s future successful secretaries — says, Weaver’s a swell school.” Choir; Choraliers; Clubs: F. P. A., Business; Girls’ League. 45 46 ROBERT NAIR PETER O’LOUGHLIN Cooly” — tall, fair-haired lad — quiet until you get to know him — one of Weaver’s outstanding artists — college bound — remarks on Weaver, no comment”! JAMES NANNI Jackamo’’ — good looking, enjoyable fellow — always draws a crowd — original in humoring his friends — finds his future with Uncle Sam — best of luck to a swell guy! Clubs: Boys’, Letter. ARTHUR NASSAU bOsy man abouj. , ■School terrific sense of ' humor • keeps the Lookout office hop¬ ping — plans Xo study law — prcmd ' to hafve attended .Weaver. , Clubs: BoysJ, F.P.A.; Honor Sodfet Lockout Edifor Student Council. uture all Team JOHN NOLAN Sookie” — noted for curl in the middle of his forehead! — engaging smile and winning per¬ sonality — special interests: sports and girls! — plans to join the Air Force. Slats” — well liked by class¬ mates — very interested in sports, especially baseball and golf — hobby is collecting rec¬ ords — special interest, work (!) — off to UConn. Boys’ Club. JOHN PANCHUCK John — startling blue eyes — mischievous grin and a myste¬ rious chuckle — loads of mus¬ cles, girls! — one of the Muddy Hill” boys — avid sports fan — always ready with a helping hand. Football Team. CLAUDETTE PARM Claudy” — real charmer with laughing eyes and a broad grin — shows keen interest in boys! — future comptometer operator — best of luck to a likeable lassie! F.P.A.; Girls’ League. BERTRAM PERLMAN Bert” — always smiling — great personality — interest in all sports — popular with everyone — will miss Weaver — future unsure — good luck, Bert”! Boys’ Club. JOHN O’MEARA Johnnie” — tall, lanky lad — ardent fan of the 240 club” — what would the astronomy classes do without him? — en¬ joyed Weaver except for the homework!” Boys’ Club. Boys’ Club. PETER PERONE ALLAN PIVNICK Pete” — popular and very active — good-looking — lots of spirit and drive — going to college — outstanding athlete — likes hunting, history, and base¬ ball. Clubs: Boys’ (Pres.), Letter (Pres.); Student Council; Teams: Baseball, Basketball. SANDRA PESSIN Sandy” — one of the best — a girl about school — beauti¬ ful complexion, and a personality everyone likes — very active in extra curricular activities — one of our top brains” — luck to a future lawyer. Dramatic Club; F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Honor Society; J.C.C.; Lookout (Associate Editor); Pro¬ jection Squad; Student Council; Essayist; Salutatorian. RICHARD PISCATELLO Dick” — husky-build, dark complexion — friendly and cheerful — poular with many — automobile and sports enthusiast — undecided about the future — Weaver lots of fun.” Boys’ Club. ANTHONY PISCITELLO Tony” — tall, dark lad with a friendly grin — easily recog¬ nized by his long-legged stride — extremely interested in movie projection — said Weaver years went by too fast!” Boys’ Club. MYRON PISETSKY My” — very dry wit — in¬ terested in music — plays a real gone” clarinet — quiet most of the time — has serious intentions for the future. Band; Clubs: Boys’, F.P.A.; Honor Society; Orchestra. Baseball Team; Boys’ a cu«a| blond — nded by women — is witty remarks and — can hold his e floor — mmlints on Weaver, GLORIA RABINOWITZ Lovely and friendly with big brown eyes — one of Weaver’s outstanding artists — very frank — if Gloria doesn’t agree, she’ll tell you! — hopes to make art her career — thought Weaver fun.” Clubs: Art-Crafts (Vice-Pres.), F.P.A.; Girls’ League. JOHN POGGIE Always seen with a smile, and a certain girl — popular with both sexes — package of vitality — likes sports — hope to see John in baseball’s Hall of Fame. Piv” — good-looking Beaver — one of the most popular guys — inclined toward sports and women — will be remembered with warmth for hii natural humor — fjoughf A 1 eaver np Mimi” — Weaver’s blonde bombshell — gorgeous figure — noted for her very frank attitude — flirtatious smile — the hard luck kid” — very active in school activities — future nurse — lucky patients! Clubs: Art-Crafts (Pres.); Co- Chairman of Jr. Prom; J.C.C.; Portal Board; Chairman Senior Banquet; Girls’ League. 48 RUTH RABINOWITZ Ruthie” — petite and dark- eyed — a friend in need — likes to play the piano and sing — an enthusiastic collector of stamps — college lies ahead if marriage doesn’t get in the way first! Clubs: Archery, Art-Crafts; Girls’ League. JEAN RHYNUS A friendly lass with a ready smile — always willing to be a friend — likes records, sewing, and photography — thought years at Weaver, Wonderful” — here’s luck! Clubs: Art-Crafts, Camera; Girls’ League. ANN RIBEN Juggie” — never a dull mo¬ ment when she’s around — great sense of humor — ardent bop” enthusiast — thought Weaver swell” except for ciphers, de¬ merits, and detention!” LEONARD ROBERTO Lenny” — one of Weaver’s bop” boys — collector of bop” records — usually seen with women — comments on Weaver, Never thought I’d make it!” — good luck to an avid 240” fan. JERALD ROME Jerry” — tall, dark, and handsome — lots of fun and a good dancer — boy with a bril¬ liant future — going to engi¬ neering or scientific school. Boys’ Club; Jr. Trom Co-Chair¬ man; Portal Business Board. SANDRA ROME Sandy” — pretty, popular, and poised with a friendly dispo¬ sition — brunette with excellent taste in clothes — future will be taken up by a happy marriage. Business Club; Girls’ League; . Lookout Circulation Board. TERRENCE ROACH Terry” — sharp dresser — sharp wit — a riot in class — an eye for the opposite sex — popular with both — has a very nonchalant manner. Boys’ Club. ROBERT ROOKE, JR. Reb” — the South’s gift to Weaver — oh that drawl! — lots of fun — engaging smile — plays guitar and harmonica — hopes to become a draftsman. Boys’ Club; Leader Corps. SHELDON ROSENBAUM Shelly” — featured musician in all school presentations — Weaver’s fair-haired boy — baby face” — at home on the piano stool — hopes to make music his life’s career — calls high school years very wonder¬ ful.” Clubs: Boys, Glee; Honor So¬ ciety; Inter-High Choir; Orches¬ tra; String Quartet. FREDERICK RO Freddy” blond i -L, ways ertrerr full of fun Mart” at ments on counting th Clubs: Bo ter; Football 53 ! 49 MARCIA ROWE Mush” — pretty face and a cute figure — long dark hair — usually talking — one of Wea¬ ver ' s better dressed lassies — plans college. Clubs: Dramatic, F.P.A.; Girls League; Portal Business Board. MARILYN SACK Micki” — million - dollar wardrobe plus model-like propor¬ tions! — a good looking kid with a bright smile — commit¬ tee lady” — intends to go to business college — thinks Wea¬ ver years flew by.” Business Club; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Lookout Circula¬ tion Board. EDWARD SAILOR Pedro” — easy to get along with — very quiet — talented drummer — would like to form a musical trio — stay here best years of my life.” Boys’ Club; Choir; Choraliers; Inter-High Choir. ROBERT SAILOR Bobbie” — quiet and friend¬ ly — well liked — a very good dancer — sweet on the opposite sex — excellent trumpet player — basketball and baseball his best sports — future uncertain. Boys’ Club. NANCY SALTER Nancy — cute, petite, and blonde — a talented girl who takes her abilities in her stride — easy to make friends with — noted for her unique artistic abil¬ ity — will miss Weaver and friends.” Art-Crafts Club; Girls’ League; Honor Society. EDWARD SATELL Ed” — a welcome newcomer from Arizona — has an amazing ability for making friends — popular for his friendly and gen¬ ial nature — diligent and con¬ scientious in his studies — headed for a business career. HAROLD SCHOEN Harold — good looking with beautiful curly hair — seems to be the silent type but a little prying opens him up — sincere in all he undertakes — a de¬ pendable friend — college bound. Boys’ Club. RICHARD SCHUMAN Dick” — good-natured, hard¬ working — never walks when he can run — headed for sure success — plays a mean set of drums — future lies in phar¬ macy — years at Weaver were great.” Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Football Team. CARL SCHWARTZ Big Boy” — loves to argue — spends most of his time look¬ ing for a short-cut — a fine artist — very fond of that Buick — will be a tremendous” suc¬ cess in the art world! Boys’ Club. RICHARD SEL A- ' frQ - eaver’j iocf- ' sense of hu 5sfcorny a frie sicia futur ' Choifr Honor Society -Apdoktiut Board; Orchestra; Valedictorian. mu 50 531 I LENORE SHAPIRO Shep” — always ready for a laugh — friendly and pleasant personality — hep” to the latest discs — special interests include men — future medical secretary. Clubs: Art - Crafts, Business; Girls ' League; Honor Society. HARRIET SHARESHEFF Har — always happy, never glum — beautiful, sparkling eyes — plenty of musical talent — oh, that trombone! — seen often on the tennis courts — looks forward to college — fu¬ ture piano teacher. Band; Choir; Clubs: Archery, F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Lookout Typist. JOHN SHEA Jack” — tall and slim — dark curly hair — cheerful smile plus a happy disposition — likes to loaf — usually seen at Wea¬ ver games. Boys’ Club. CAROLYN SHELTO Dusty” — one of Weaver’s dark-haired beauties — sparkling eyes — sunny smile — ever ready to be a pal — noted for tomato sandwiches — one of the best who deserves the best! Girls’ League; Honor Society; Portal Typist. JANET SILVERMAN Jan” — dark curly hair — never in a hurry — often seen at the games — special interest? art of course! — future in X-ray work — thought years went by too fast! Archery Club; Girls’ League; Lookout Circulation Board. ANN SIMPSON Simmie” — pleasant per¬ sonality — friendly smile — an ardent fan at football games — fond of all sports — a future medical secretary — says, Wea¬ ver went by too fast!” Business Club; Girls’ League; Lookout Circulation and Business Board; Student Council. IRWIN SINGER Irr” — Weaver’s Good Hu¬ mor man! — can find laughter in almost any situation — interests center around football, golf, and baseball — making plans for law school — had a wonderful time at Weaver.” Clubs: Biology, Boys’; Golf Team; Lookout Staff. SANDRA SKLARINSKY Sandy” — sugar and spice — sandy hair — quiet? except in classes — collects records — wants to go to business school — another career girl.” Girls’ League. NORMAN SHOTTEN Norm” — quiet until a study hall rolls around! — plans to become a business man” — nothing but a Food Saver” at heart. Boys’ Club. NANCY SLATTERY Nan” — cute young miss with laughing blue eyes — a hidden secret behind that smile — always says hello” — likes dancing and boys! — plans to attend secretarial school. Choir; Choraliers; Girls’ League; Glee Club; Inter-High Choir. 51 Well worn scripts line the library walls . . . The handwriting on the wall . . . JOAN SLAUENWHITE Petunia” — sunshine in her smile — cute little strut — full of pep — hearty laughter — active in school affairs — never too busy to lend a helping hand — a true friend. Business Club; Cheerleader; Choir; Choraliers; Girls ' League; Honor Society; Portal Business Board; Leader Corps. HARRIET SMITH Red” — friendly smile — very candid at all times — en¬ thusiastic supporter at all Wea¬ ver football games — planning to attend college — first year at Weaver the best”. Choir; Choraliers; Glee Club; Lookout Advertising Board; Stu¬ dent Council. JOSEPH SMITH Smitty” — friendly smile and pleasing personality — an ardent sports fan — especially at home on the bowling alleys — next stop, UConn — planning a ca¬ reer in biology — Weaver years were swell.” Boys’ Club. MARGARET SMITH Marg — a friendly lass with a pleasant smile — equally at home on ice skates or in the kitchen — loves to cook — plans nursing as a career — here’s luck. Girls’ League. WARREN SMITH Smitty” — very congenial — well liked — very shy with the girls — easy to get along with — fond of sports — college next aim — Weaver a lot of fun”. Boys’ Club; Student Council. Real asset to Weaver — sweet and nice to know — smooth blonde — stylish dresser — spe¬ cial interest in a certain fellow at UConn! — plans to attend retailing school. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Dramatic, F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Honor So¬ ciety; Lookout Board. EUGENE SOCKUT Very quiet disposition — stu¬ dious worker — plays a good game of football — would like to hit at least 45 feet on the shot put! — interested in sports and airplanes — future plans in¬ cludes college — had a tremen¬ dous time.” Teams: Football, Track. HERBERT SOLOMON Herb” — a real jokester — well liked by his many friends — a jolly fellow on the short side — plans for business — good luck, Herb.” Boys’ Club; Lookout Business Board. PATRICIA SOTTILE Pat” — never a dull mo¬ ment — silly giggle — likes a good joke — true to her friends — enjoys swimming — faithful Yankee fan — thought Junior year the best! Business Club; Girls’ League. FREDERICK STEIN Fred” — genial and good- humored — industrious and con¬ scientious student — sports and collecting stamps are the hob¬ bies of this Beaver — college bound — Weaver will never be forgotten!” Choir; Choraliers; Clubs: Boys’, Glee, Letter, F.P.A; Ten¬ nis Team. GERALD STEPAKOFF Jerry — quiet, easy-going — always willing to lend a hand — divides time between cartoon¬ ing and music — planning for college — thought years at Wea¬ ver: Best years of my life.” All-New England Band; Band; Choir; Choraliers; F.P.A.; Glee Club; Orchestra. MARGARET STERN Margie — small and shy — has a passion for giggling — pleasant smile and friendly greet¬ ing — hobbies include tennis and reading — hopes to become legal secretary. Business Club; Girls’ League; Lookout Typist. DENNIS STERNLIGHT Brother Sternlight” — Wea¬ ver ' s clown, but has his serious moods — noted for his musical abilities — can play any instru¬ ment in a flash — music will fashion his future. Band; Dramatic Club; Orches¬ tra. ANTHONY SWOKLA, JR. Tony” — well liked by his friends — brawny, silent type — spends leisure time camping, fishing and hunting — headed for a trade — found Weaver hard but enjoyable.” Boys’ Club. JANET SYPHER Jan” — very friendly — has a smile for everyone — ard¬ ent Weaver fan — lively major¬ ette — enjoys dancing and mu¬ sic — plans to become a medi¬ cal secretary. Business Club; Girls’ League; Majorette. DELPHINE TALIAFERRO Deli” — quiet and studious — pleasant disposition — inter¬ ested in sewing — loves to read — enjoys sports — loved every minute of my three years.” Girls’ League. ANTHONY TERASCIO, JR. Tony” — good looking an well dressed — likes to sper his summers at the shore - headed for business school - liked Weaver tremendously. Boys’ Club. CHRISTINE TAYLOR Little Bit” — a small bundle of laughter — fun to be with — enjoys cooking, reading, and men — future plans include nursing. Girls’ League. FREDRIC TOZZOLI Fritz” or Cool Breeze” — the tall cool cat” — smooth voice — always humming or singing — one of the hoppers” — basketball whiz — liked Wea¬ ver a lot. Choir; Choraliers; Clubs: Boys’, Glee. ROLAND VAILLANCOURT Ro” — soft - spoken but friendly to all — always ready to help a friend — likes to nap in class! — interested in all sports — future includes college or Air Force. Boys’ Club. MARY VALLERA Mary or ’ ' Val” — one of the best — sweet and sociable — a sincere friend — dearie of Wea¬ ver Night fame — pleasing per¬ sonality wins many friends — hobbies include swimming and painting — loved years at Wea¬ ver. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Business, Glee; Choir; Choraliers; Girls’ League; Inter-High Choir; Leader Corps. HARVEY WACHTEL Wach” — tall and thin — popular for his keen wit and friendly disposition — one of Weaver’s busiest Beavers — fu¬ ture plans include law business or psychiatry — ambition will carry him far. Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Honor Society; J.C.C.; Jr. Usher; Look¬ out Board; Portal Board; Projec¬ tion Squad; Student Council. V W 9 VJ N 0 O V ‘ v - — 3 xj v 5 OTIS WADE ' . _ ' - ’• i Whip” — friendly and con¬ genial — has many friends — very studious — Weaver’s out¬ standing trackman — plays the string base very well — an asset to Weaver’s orchestra — a col¬ lector of fine records — college bound. h Boys’ State; Clubs: Boys’, Let¬ ter; Orchestra; Track Team. PETER VAN DORE Pete” — Weaver’s space cadet — tall and lanky — easy¬ going nature — likes science fiction — expert in model plane building — enjoys tinkering with cars — enjoyed his years at Weaver. GLORIA VASQUES Glo” — a big smile and a cheery hi” — usually talking or laughing — always ready for a good time — seen at all school games — enjoys skating and swimming — thought Weaver swell!” Clubs: Art - Crafts, Business; Girls’ League; Lookout Typist. NANCY VERIZZI Nancy — a true friend with a sincere personality — has a smile and good word for every¬ one — enjoys sports — top among her many interests is Dickie” — thought Weaver years long and wonderful.” Leader Corps. FREDERICK WALLACE Freddie” — tall and power¬ ful — a quiet ballplayer and a good one — likes to draw — plans Trade School for the future — Weaver? enjoyed stay here; had lots of fun.” Teams: Basketball, Football. BARBARA WARREN Bobbie” — peaches and cream complexion — a sweet girl with a friendly smile for every¬ one — lovely hair — likes read¬ ing and archery — looks for¬ ward to college. Archery Club; Girls’ League; Honor Society. KENNETH WASSERMAN Schenley” — loves to com¬ plain, but frequent troubles” mask good sense of humor — bright outlook — next stop, pharmacy school — plays clari¬ net and saxophone — Weaver years were wonderful.” Band; Boys’ Club. 5 MURIEL WATERHOUSE Moodie” — gives quiet ap¬ pearance, but is really lots of fun — keeps her slim figure through sports! — ardent booster for the Green — nice smile — thought Weaver the best years of my life.” Girls’ League. ANNIE WATERS Mert” — quiet and sincere — a pleasing personality — conscientious student — fond of sports — very active in Church activities — future undecided — years at Weaver were swell.” Girls’ League. THOMAS WATSON Watt” — good looking — terrific personality — always a smile on his face and in his eyes — quiet in school — good luck, Tom.” Choir; Glee Club. ANN WEBER Kitty” — enthusiastic Wea¬ ver supporter — full of vim and pep — real good sport” — one of the renown Duo Decern” — future includes business col¬ lege — best of luck! Girls’ League. MERLE WEITZMAN Tall and terrific — sports lav¬ ish dark locks and a pair of pretty eyes — love those frec¬ kles! — packs a sharp wit and a keen mind — everybody’s friend — partial to Yale and the teaching profession. Clubs: Archery, Dramatic (Sec.), F. P. A. (Sec.); Girls’ League; Honor Society; Lookout Board. swell o guy athletic field. ENZEL iring foot- enjoys all handsome a cheerful of humor and off A.A. (Pres.); Choir; Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Teams: Baseball, Football (Co-Capt.); Treasurer. ELOUISE WILLIAMS Weesie” — a little bundle of energy — loves to laugh — chatters all the time — dancing eyes — a real sports enthusiast — future includes secretarial school. Choir; Clubs: Camera, Glee, Girls’ League; Lookout Adver¬ tising Board. ALAN WOLFF Al” — Weaver’s fair - haired boy — winning smile and per¬ sonality to match — conscien¬ tious in studies and activities — at home on the golf course — engineers can look forward to stiff competition via A. W. Boys’ Club; Honor Society (Pres.); Lookout Board; Portal Board; Student Council; Golf Team. THEODORE ZACHS Ted” — tall, good looking — sports wavy jet-black hair — courteous and frank — amiable personality which commands re¬ spect — basketball enthusiast — loyal Beaver, but sympathetic to Hall! — up-and-coming engi¬ neer — future holds nothing but success. Band; Clubs: Boys’, F.P.A.; Honor Society; Jr. Usher; Portal Board. JOYCE ZETOFF Joy” — sincere friend — — known for her cute red glasses — real music lover — usually seen riding in that Catalina — will work next year — good luck to a deserving girl! F.P.A.; Girls’ League. yjp ROBERTA ZINGESER ' Bobble” — cute and petite f — wt l liked by all — a popular music and baseball enthusiast — college in mind — thought Weaver was tremen¬ dous.” F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Honor Society. BEVERLY ZLOTNICK Bever” — active young lady about school — loves political arguments — avid rooter for Dem Bums” — sports a smart wardrobe — terrific writing abil¬ ity — strives for perfection in everything — this swell gal de¬ serves the best! Clubs: Art - Crafts, Dramatic, F.P.A.; Girls ' League; Honor Society; Lookout Board; Portal Board. STANLEY ZUCKER Stan” — almost the last but not least! — has an explanation for each of those demerits! — good sense of humor — likes drama and music. Boys’ Club . ALICE ZUKOV Al” — cute blonde with a nice figure — interested in hair dressing — would like to be a telephone operator — Weaver was wonderful.” Girls’ League. ELAINE ZWARICK E” or Lane” — best known for her tap dancing ability — looks forward to a career in show business — we know there’s suc¬ cess in store for E” — here’s luck to a future star! Girls’ League. GRADUATES Lewis Caccio Leonard Ginsberg Earl Jones GEORGE DUBEY Duke” — Weaver’s Tarzan — tall and muscular — has the traveling bug — looks forward to college or the service — thought Weaver not too bad!” Boys’ Club; Leader Corps. ANTHONY FAGO Tony” — good-natured fel¬ low — very friendly — a gay smile at all times — special interest in auto mechanics — plans to join the service — found Weaver loads of fun, sometimes. 57 Discussing performances between acts. The boys take a twenty minute break. An unexpected intermission! Back to the performance! The Cast at Ease Interspersed with the hours of rehearsals and perform¬ ances, these numerous moments of relaxation bring en¬ joyment to all Weaver players. No amount of work can possibly offset the delightful experiences of chatting and planning with fellow-performers. The roar and clatter of the lunchroom, the hectic three-minute rush between re¬ hearsals”, even the refreshing breaks” to practice the scene of evacuating the building, — all these things will surely remain as nostalgic memories in the heart of every Beaver dramatist. 58 Pie rort ( I hz o.t ■yv«3«.AU i Cfe Rewber Creaver o A )« y m l ree Acts Setting: ?lftce ; Ti e � N rtfor J Weaver - os3 .Act x ojoorts y cfc H S o C)aI Cyc vt$ Act H£ OvV t 6r©v� -Met w ties N. = • [lb Prologue The house lights dim, the audience quiets, and the curtain rises on our play, We Remember Weaver”. Tonight’s performance is a flashback covering three years — those memorable years from September, 1950 to June, 1953. The scene is set in Weaver High School — in the class rooms, auditorium, gym, clubroom, and the lobby. There, the characters have daily developed the plot, each contributing his bit to make a com¬ pleted production. The members of the cast have spent many long hours studying scripts, learning their parts, and attending rehearsals. They have been both industrious and resourceful in organizing their work, so that all would run smoothly on opening night. The cast has spent these three years in careful preparation, but it has also had its times of relaxation. Assemblies, dances, clubs, and ath¬ letics, which are the light moments in the play, have helped to create many lasting friendships and a feeling of common purpose. All this varied activity has been overseen by the producer and his many able directors. Without their assistance, We Remember Weaver” could never have been completed. The play now stands before the critics, one moment in the drama of life. The cast, the class of ’53, hopes that its production will meet with approval, and that this scrapbook of memories will perpetuate their efforts long after the curtain has fallen, and they have become players on other stages. A hush falls over the audience as the house lights dim — Putting on the finishing touches — 61 ACT 1 Scene 1 First row (left to right): Johnson, Mangini, Pivnick, Economou, Halisey, Wallace, Co- Capt. Wenzel, Co-Capt. Moores, Green, Davis, R. Nobile, Goode, Turshun. Second row: T. Nobile, H. Grimes, Borden, Piccolo, Mascaro, Paternostro, Parasiliti, Lam¬ bert, Mulkuski, W. Coleman, R. Rielly, D. Rielly, Douglas. Third row: Boulanger, R. Coleman, Cassano, Sklar, Friedman, Regan, Baggish, Jackson, Dakin, Henry, Jennings, Woolwich, Cornelius, Jones, Kennedy. Top row: Mr. Mooney, Mr. Aitken, Mr. Sandall. FOOTBALL Weaver’s football season got off to a terrific start with the advent of two fine coaches, Ed Sandall and A1 Mooney. The vigorous training the team was put through paid off. They wound up the season with an admirable 6-2 record. Fortunately, no serious injuries occurred to slow down our Beavers. Under the supervision of Mr. Mooney, Weaver developed one of the most admired lines in the state. The strong front wall, combined with a dazzling array of fine run¬ ning backs, proved to be a much feared team. This explosive combination was set off by the sparks”, namely, co-captains Bill Wenzel and Don Moores. The team started off in spectacular fashion by conquering the first three teams on our schedule by decisive amounts. A game long to be remembered by loyal Beavers was our one point win over New Britain. Weaver won its next game, but was badly disappointed by its heart-breaking loss to Bulkeley. They bounded back to trounce Middletown. Turkey didn’t taste quite so good after our losing the traditional Thanksgiving game! Beavers look forward to other successful seasons, encouraged by the outstand¬ ing performance of several sophomores. Weaver’s 1952-’53 football team will long be remembered, not only for its enviable record, but equally important for its fine display of sportsmanship on and off the field. 62 Fumble! A matter of opinion!! SEASON SUMMARY Weaver 20 East Hartford 7 32 Hall 7 18 New London 0 19 New Britain 18 24 Manchester 6 6 Bulkeley 7 31 Middletown 0 0 Hanford 6 Heads! Mangini thru the middle! Scene 2 Front row (left to right): Murray, Madden, Fargo, Hayes, Alden. 2nd row: Curtis, Stone, Schoen, Ferry, Oliver. Back row: Jones, Mr. Aitken, Holloway, Mr. Wilson. ROSS-COUNTRY An inexperienced, but enthusiastic cross country team had a good season as they met some of the best in the state. Led by Jim Murray, the only senior, Captain John Fargo, and Herb Paroday, the team won 4 of its 6 dual meets. Paced by Murray, the team finished fourth in the Greater Hartford Meet; and ninth and eighth in Sectional and State Meets, respectively. DUAL MEETS Low score wins Weaver . . 26 Bristol . . 29 Weaver . . 37 Manchester . 18 Weaver . . 22 Middletown ... . 33 Weaver . 24 East Hartford 31 Weaver . . 39 Bulkeley . . 18 Weaver . . 15 New Britain .. 40 64 Scene 3 Kneeling (left to right): Schlar, Pollack, Perrone, Jefferson, Reilly. Standing: Mr. Aitken, Keitt, Roisman, Perry, Harris, Halloway, Abbott, Mr. Horvath. (Not in picture: Knight). BASKETBALL Northend basketball fans have been used to winning teams in recent years and the ’52-’53 squad was no disappointment, coming up with a sparkling 12-5 regular season record. In fact, the only sour note of the season was the Trinity Field House court, where the Beavers, in five outings, went down to all five defeats! Thus the Northenders did a complete about-face in surrendering their City Series crown to a lofty Bulkeley quintet. Weaver bowed out of the Field House in the season’s most thrilling game, a heart-breaking 51-50 defeat at the hands of Hart¬ ford as foul shots in the final seconds spelled the Beavers’ ruin. On the road and at the Weaver gym, it was a different story. The Green Shirts were the terrors of upstate courts. The regular season’s sweetest victory was a win over arch-rival Bristol on the latter’s home court, a feat no other team had accomplished in several years. Strangely enough, the Beavers’ two toughest were over a weak Hall team, the Green staging uphill battles to take hair-line decisions. The Beavers, playing at a height disadvantage in most of their games, came up with a tremendous rebounder in six foot two sophomore Ron Harris. The slim forward got plenty of help from senior Rudy Knight, the Green’s rubber-legged pivot, who was high scorer, and junior Gene Haynes, a rough, aggressive hustler, whose shot-making from in close was nothing short of spectacular. In juniors Jack Hartfield and Frank Keitt, Weaver came up with a pair of smooth hard- driving playmakers, who, upon occasion, showed a dangerous scoring punch. Pete Perone, who more than made up in hustle what he lacked in height, gave Weaver a strong outside” threat. Ron Perry, a promising newcomer, was strong under the boards and displayed excellent passing. Rounding out the squad were Gene Green and Ron Jefferson, both of whom exhibited flashes of first-string talent in reserve roles. In every way, sportsmanship, spirit, and ability, the ’52-’53 squad was one to be proud of. And with four of the five starters and six of the nine varsity members returning in the ’53-’54 season, Northend fans can expect plenty of good basketball for some time to come. Harris battling under the boards! That Field House Hex in action! Harris and Haynes watch one! Rudy walks the tightrope! Two for the Owls! Harris hauls down a rebound against New London! For the first time in three years, Weaver was not among the elite of Connecticut basketball — the first eight teams in the CIAC ratings! But the ninth-rated Northenders, decided underdogs in the playdown round, came up with a stunning upset. Fighting an up¬ hill battle for three quarters, Weaver opened up a withering fourth period attack to rout the defending State and New England Champions, Hillhouse, 53-42. In the quarter-finals, the Green Shirts were once more assigned the roles of giant-killers, drawing tourney- favorite New London. The game Beavers managed to make it close for three periods against the much taller | New London crew, only to have the Whalers turn on the steam in the final minutes and win easily, 53-39- And so, with the perennial, Wait ’til next year!”, the curtain was rung down on the ’52-’53 basketball season. Jackie sneaks through for tally! A Whaler harpoons the Beavers! Ronnie dumps a two-pointer! Up and away! SCENE 4 Spring Sports BASEBALL TEAM Front row (left to right): Perone, Killoran, Simmons, Gunn, McCarthy, Lang, Moriarity. Second row: O’Loughlin, Economou, Moores, Lowndes, Wenzel, Kelting, Blume. Third row: Slavkin, Murray, Woolwich, Piccolo, Parasiliti, Paternostro, Kone, Grasso. Fourth row: Mr. Horvath, Mr. McGill, Mr. Aitken. GOLF TEAM Left to right: Mr. Aitken, Ottaviano, Salad, Pasternack, Kantrowitz, Mr. Andrews. TRACK TEAM Front row (left to right): Jennings, Erisoty, Biederman, Ellis, Lewis, Blinn, Henry, Moshovos. Second row: Greene, Jackson, Davis, Friedman, Wade, Brockman, Fargo. Third row: Mr. Aitken, Cohen, Mr. Wilson. TENNIS TEAM Left to right: Mr. Aitken, Quinto, Stein, Wachtel, Passett, Epstein, Mr. Steeves. ' J K Lj [ -I 1 ii i nH] IJ;- 1 i i ■ ' L j] ■ ; 3Jy j | I 4 ft • “f � ■ ■ SCENE 5 Girls’ Sports Sophomore Year Archery, speedball, and horseshoes were our introduction to girls’ sports at Weaver. When the chilly weather arrived, we found ourselves in the gym participating in volley¬ ball, ping-pong, and tumbling. Square your sets” was the popular cry when folk dancing got into swing. After-school volleyball and basketball tournaments showed us that we had a lot to learn, but we had fun doing it. We were thrilled at our first Sport Night when the Blue Team was victor over the Green Team. ; 1 Junior Year As juniors, we were better prepared for the outside games. Volleyball was by far the most popular game. During the cold winter months, strange sounds could be heard coming from the gym. Oh, yes, exercises were in progress! Afer recovering from that experience, we were anxious for basketball, badminton, and tumbling to begin. The Girls’ Leader Corps sponsored a Teachers’ Playday which revealed the athletes among the faculty! The Blue Team spearheaded to victory over the Green Team again. I Senior Year Paced by the Girls’ Leader Corps, we started our last year with a bang. A playday was held for the new sophomores to intro¬ duce them to sports at Weaver. A volleyball playday composed of various other high schools was a lot of fun. We hardy seniors thought nothing of playing volleyball and archery outdoors now. Winter found us folk dancing in the gym, and we looked like regular hillbillies now. After-school volley¬ ball and baske tball proved to be keen com¬ petition. Tennis was introduced to us for the first time. We shall always remember the spectacular Sport Night of our senior year She should have: Rhoda Chase’s Eyes Diane Doran’s Nose Barbara Warren’s Hair Carole Fitzgerald’s Complexion Beth Cohen’s Teeth Renee Kotik’s Smile Adele Gordon’s Dimples Marion Plummer’s Figure Carole MacGlashan’s Wit Rachel Adams’ Dancing Ability Shirley Lee’s Athletic Ability Etta Gammer’s Speaking Voice Joan Losty’s Artistic Ability Marion Apter’s Individuality Marion Michaels’ Sincerity Leonore Baer’s Conscientiousness Helen Cecere’s Congeniality Ruth Champ’s Loyalty Beverly Zlotnick’s Good Nature Helen Hyland’s Business Ability Carolyn Shelto’s Blush Barbara Miller’s Poise Rona Sobol’s Grooming Merle Weitzman’s Taste He should have: Gene Sockut’s Hair Norman Grody’s Eyes Bill Doroshuk’s Nose Pete Perone’s Teeth Rudy Knight’s Smile Jerry Meister’s Dimples Myron Pisetsky’s Voice Gene Green’s Physique A1 Pivnick’s Sense of Humor Mandred Henry’s Sincerity Frank Fulco’s Wit Fred Robbins’ Congeniality Alan Wolff’s Conservativeness Joe Fontana’s Loyalty John Carter’s Individuality Terry Roach’s Good Humor Jerry Blume’s Personality Billy Wenzel’s Athletic Ability Bob Aniello’s Artistic Ability Sam Gerovitz’s Dancing Ability Dave Chozik’s Business Ability Richard Seltzer’s Brain Harvey Wachtel’s Clothes Edmund Golden’s Car 74 gj. • ' i |i jMBFf ' 1 V iirrm v TPfi ■gmj wPWc, flEPiplisIPI ’ ' _ J ' rMT 8fcg _ jSl ' m ' • jv ' SI BwH •SP • Pf ■ | ■BHH DrwSP ' - i H ■ 1 . ; SKp 1 1 4 pH ACT 2 Social Events There ' s an old saying that all work and no play makes a dull evening’s entertain¬ ment! Knowing this, the cast included many social events in the play. There were large get-to-gethers at assemblies and rallies, and small parties given by groups which worked on special prob¬ lems of production. Much effort went into the set for picturesque dances, and the cast produced a miniature variety show in unparalleled Weaver Night. These lighter moments will always be pleasant memories when We Remember Weaver.” The grand entrance Fashions before the footlights 76 Original creations on display Scene 2 The Cinderella Ball Greeting the Directors Dances Cinderella, Prince Charming and their court The Holly Hop Scene 3 Parties The reward for good sports Buon’ appetito! A beautiful setting with beautiful girls. Chow line The hits of the show, Jerry and A1 . . . Carol and Mary with opening night jitters . . . Scene 4 Weaver Night Andy, the master of suspense . . . Everybody wants to get in ta de act!” The Rockettes have nothing on us . . . 1 r ' i ! %HW fW ar imam i wi 12 m r JV ; -.Jm 1k9 K aJ HEfi Jr J j i h an IggSj CADE SWARDS j£RR ' ' BLUMR 0 L 6 o o J r x ' to ,ySWSB- ’bCHEi l jsMiDVl ' D AMs IpESS ' POPITL A-S- « 0£ SERVICE t? HELEN] iCECEREl ANOy fcoHonoji athle tii- JE«« ,ftlUNE f 4A Si AUA Esr personaeityj -«L 3 ° c K jr SESf L,OOKIH§. ACT 3 Clubs and Group Activities In such a large production as ours, it is necessary to break the whole into parts in order to make things run smoothly. These smaller units put their talents together and efficiently managed their particular jobs. The musicians local, the set designers, the journalists, the business advisers, and many others all contributed their valuable service, and presto! Our play was complete. The Band entertains at Field House Scene 1 Clubs GIRLS’ BUSINESS CLUB Seated (left to rittht) : Losty, Hills, Sottile, Cramer, Blinn, Griffen, Fel- man, Dunn. 2nd row: Slauenwhite, Moore, Stern, Glasser, Mancuso, Shapiro, Ger, Broaden, Vallera. 3rd row: Vasquez, Sack, Alderman, Gordon, Donovick, Champ, Hyland, Lapp, Moynihan. 1 ‘ . 1 W ' ,jp | • a ■If] S ' -l I ! ■ m 1 Tj A w iSfp i imL x L ■ Pk. 1 .ill I Vv ' j jffr-. j f jf ■l ' WA ■V- M f ■ r ■m. ’ w ■ —. 1 t if • j - F.P.A. DELEGATES Seated (left to right): Zlotnick, Adams, Apter, Fleishman, Weitz- man, Fontana, Baer. Standing: Miss Mansfield, Johnson, Aniello, Nassau, Zachs, Fuchs, Pes- sin, Moore. DANCING DOLLS Front row (left to right): Rowe, Johnson, Moore, Adams. Second row: Simmons, Morris, Mir- sky, McKay, MacGlashan, DeGre- gorio. GIRLS’ LEADER CORPS Front row (left to right) : Vallera, Grimaldi, Griffen, Sullivan, Partyka, Lee, Losty, Bonadies, Hendricks, Ce- cere. Champ, Hills, Epstein, Mane- kofsky, Lattanzio. Second row: Slauenwhite, Johnson, Sack, Chiascione, Smith, Teresino, Vecchiolla, Marotta, Miss Whitney, McKay, DeGregorio, Mancuso, John¬ son, Adams, Martin, Darling, Co- meau. LETTER CLUB Kneeling (left to right): Stein, Pivnick, Moran, Nobile, Barrabee, Sockut, Murray, Schuman. 2nd row: Kennedy, Mangini, Davis, Wenzel, Perone, Robbins, Meister, Wallace. 3rd row: Wade, Green, Goode, Lef- kowitz, Halisey, Moores, Economou, Green, Mr. McGill. BOYS’ LEADER CORPS Front row (left to right): Krantz, Burke, Fargo, Erisoty, Guthart, God- bout, Oliver, Grimes, Guardiani, Dunton. 2nd row: Bressman, Poggie, Rooke, Maguire, O’Brien, Cornelius, Clark, A. Jackson, LaBruna, Grody, Miller, Green. Back row: Zimmerman, Hayes, Har¬ ris, Curtis, V. Jackson, Mr. Wilson, Jones, Peterson, Barlow, Schecter, Robbins. DRAMATIC CLUB Seated (left to right): Lamson, Co¬ hen, Adams, Aniello, Weitzman, Gammer, Goldberg. Second row: Kahn, Wessler, Gol¬ den, Hoffman, Mayer, Miller, Kotik, Rowe, Zlotnick, Mr. DeBonis. Third row: Mack, Cassano, Pessin, Golden, Doroshuk, Katz, Martin, Warren, Baker. PROJECTION SQUAD Seated (left to right) : Coburn, Fleishman, Wachtel, Pessin, Carter, Davis. 2nd row: Mr. Shea, Wiggers, Krasner, Zinman, Rodrigue, Kedes, Miss Drescher. 3rd row: Stein, Smith, Madden, Lambert, Lavenberg, Ellis. CAMERA CLUB Seated (left to right): Jones, Wil¬ liams, Pisetsky, Carter, Mindlin, Wentland. Standing: Giller, Johnson, Gordon, Willis, Smith, Cohen, Lavieri, Gol- denberg, Stein, Zieky, Rabinowitz, Mr. Van Schaack, Alexander, kneel¬ ing. ARCHERY CLUB Left to right: Miller, Weitzman, Evanier, Katz, Johnson, Miss Whit¬ ney. ART-CRAFTS CLUB Front row (left to right): Zlotnick, Salter, Losty, Aniello, Plummer, G. Rabinowitz, Karpman, Dunn. Second row: MacDonnell, Glaser- man, Greenspon, R. Rabinowitz, Shapiro, Hills, Vallera, Golden, Mass, Goldstein. Third row: Apter, Cohn, Mr. Preu, Nair, Mindlin, Felman, Sobol, Miss Erickson. The Orchestra The Inter-High Choir LOOKOUT STAFF First row (left to right): Miss Hartin, Goldstein, Michels, Nassau, Higgins, Baer, Gordon, Glaserman. Second row: Miss Mansfield, Smitman, Zlotnick, Williams, Weitzman, Mind- lin, Hills, Sobol, Cohn, Sklarinsky. Back row: Zwarick, Seltzer, Webb, Singer, Wolff, Wachtel, Brown, Aniello, Mayer, Mr. Coracci. JUNIOR CITY COUNCIL Front row (left to right): Gerovitz, Al¬ exander, Pessin, Plummer. Back row: Wachtel. HONOR SOCIETY OFFICERS CHEERLEADERS Back row (left to right): Fleishman, Mr. First row (left to right): Slauenwhite, LaPenta, Mancuso, Lee, Losty, Rogan. Darling. Second row: Mirsky, Champ, DeGregorio, Epstein. Front row: Wolff, McKay. i 89 j Highlights of the Production Because of popular demand, we bring you an all-star revue — HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PRODUCTION. The curtain rises as we gaze upon a troupe of bewildered young perform¬ ers having their first experience behind the footlights. They stare in apprehension at the enormous, confusing stage on which they must play their parts. Their brows are wrinkled in despair as they try to remember their lines, in the face of a mass of critics. Entangled in a web of stage directions, they go up-stage in¬ stead of down and must face the wrath of their directors. Those who miss lines know that they will be made to stay for extra rehearsals. Fol¬ lowing the throng, they have signed up as mem¬ bers of the well known Players’ Unions — the Girls’ League and the Boys’ Club. The stage is bathed in soft shadows as the lights focus on the Senior-Sophomore Party. In contrast to this quiet scene, on another part of the stage we see the Specialty Acts performed in such a way as to arouse the cheers of actors and spectators alike. Weaver’s football team ties Hartford High, 13-13, and one of the tallest quintets in Weaver’s history gives an unforgettable per¬ formance on the basketball courts. The house lights go on, the curtain drops, and the audi¬ ence files out for an intermission. (Summer vacation!) As the curtain rises once more, soft music fills the air and the performers gracefully glide 90 across the floor (as they did before at the Mid- Winter Hop) in this episode entitled Junior Prom . Cinderella and Prince Charming pre¬ side over this festive occasion. Between acts, the directors and actresses have insured the suc¬ cess of the production by discussing matters over a cheering cup of tea. Taking their next cue from Hamlet”, part of the cast, the Dra¬ matic Club, produces a play within a play”. Again the audience files out for an intermis¬ sion to be followed by the finale. After a long and hard apprenticeship, our performers now receive their class rings”, a symbol that they will soon become full-fledged actors. Once more we view a play within a play” as Weaver Night” is highlighted by a bit” in which the directors and producers hilariously entertain a full house. After many tryouts and eliminations, the stars are chosen, and these class officers” prepare to give the performances of their lives. Friendly laughter fills the set as the cast holds a formal banquet to celebrate the end of a triumphant three years run. Fun and gaiety are the theme of this long-awaited evening. More dramatic incidents complete the pro¬ duction — Class Night, the Senior Reception, and finally Graduation itself. Our revels now are ended.” The cast go their many ways, the billboards are taken down, and the theater lies dark and deserted for a while. A great play has ended! — The Class of 1953 in We Remem¬ ber Weaver.” Senior Leader Corps chorus” . . . One for the first balcony, please” A thrilling part of the show 1) , ■ Wm ■K i M- v . Mat ' ■ 1 jm •lul The curtain has fallen on the last act, the cast has taken its final bows, and the producer and directors have folded the master script to store these achievements of the past three years with all those that have gone before. It is a sad moment! Although our run here has been completed and the company will scatter throughout the theatre-world, we will all be together each time we turn the pages of this Portal. We shall always treasure the memories of our days upon the Weaver stage, where we en¬ tered as children and exited as responsible young men and women, ready to serve our community. Many new plays will pass before us during the next few years, and each member of our cast will act his chosen role; yet this brief production, now at its end, will ever be cherished as the first major step in our careers in that expansive and changing drama of life. Memories The scene fades out. ACKNOWLEDGMENT The Portal Board of 1953 wishes to express its sincerest thanks and appreciation to those who have worked back stage on our class book. For the original stage sets we are indebted to Mr. John Preu and the following Weaver artists: Barbara Cohn, Dolores Dukes, Gloria Rabino- witz, and Robert Nair. Our thanks go also to Sandra Pessin and Leonore Baer for their help with the scripts. Mr. Jack Brown of O’Toole Sons deserves much gratitude as our illustrious printer. We are forever indebted to Jasper and Mr. Hansen, our hard-working handymen. We extend our thanks to Mr. Robert P. Cunningham and Miss Marion A. Case for their willing cooperation on special projects. For their many long hours of faithful service we are gratefully indebted to our skillful typists: Mildred Chiascione and Carolyn Shelto. It is also our privilege to acknowledge the hard work and capable assistance of Mr. F. Eliot Larrabee, Editorial Adviser, and Mr. John A. 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