Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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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

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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

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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.