Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1954 volume:

WEAVER GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT (Not to be Taken From This Room Without Special Permission) PRESENTS Oo WHS-TV PORTAL ' 5U Weaver hibh school Hartford, Conn FOREWORD Major productions in the studio Undying spirit for the Green and White Gaiety and splendor of proms” As we turn from channel to channel on our TV screen, we fondly recall the joys and the sorrows, the work and the play of our memorable years at Weaver. Yes, W. H. S.-TV presents You Were There”, and brings to mind the highlights of our school careers. We remember the utterly confused feeling of being thirds” but gratefully recall the careful direction of our faculty, under whose guidance we ar¬ rived at the gateway to maturity. The spotlight shines upon the serious moments, the exciting sports thrills, the variety of clubs and activities, and those wonderful proms and dances. We also tune in on pleas for a lasting peace, brotherhood among men, and a desire for higher education. It is the sincere desire of the Boards that THE PORTAL of 1954 will always bring to mind fond memories of three wonderful years. We can always tune in on W. H. S.-TV, for here is one television screen that will never fade out! — A. D. F. Enjoyable coffee hour receptions’’ DEDICATION Miss Katherine R. Goodwin For many years Weaver students have lauded the devoted service of this kind woman. The gentle manner with which she has faithfully given her time and effort to help students and their projects be successful has won her the respect and admiration of both the students and the faculty. Many important school functions and affairs have been greatly aided by her support, encouragement, and wise advice. With patience and understanding she has guided the Student Council along the path to success in achieving many of the goals for which it has strived. Her moral and spiritual integrity has played a leading part in the direction of the Girls’ League and in her work as Dean. For your sincere dedication to Weaver and the magnificent accomplishments you have made here, the class of 1954 salutes you, Miss Katherine R. Goodwin. May God bless you as you continue to help Weaver flourish and prosper. 6 DEDICATION Mr. Nicholas C. Coracci As we, the class of 1954, leave these portals, we take with us the memories of this beloved teacher. His jovial spirit and precious wit have created a happy atmosphere in his classes and a strong bond of friendship with many students. Weaver recognizes him as its good-natured treasurer” who, as faculty adviser to the Business Board of the Lookout, has handled efficiently the funds of the paper to keep it in the chips.” His smiling face was always present at the ticket window to greet Weaver rooters. He has spent countless hours of work in managing the affairs of the schedule room. Girls desiring to enter the secretarial field appreciate the excellent training he has given them in typing and in shorthand. For the praiseworthy way in which you have gone beyond the call of duty to serve Weaver by offering a helping hand, the class of 1934 extends an expres¬ sion of gratitude to you, Mr. Nicholas C. Coracci. 7 Mr. William F. Aitken As the principal of Weaver High School, Mr. Aitken represents unity. Perhaps, the most well liked of our faculty, he always wears a smile. As we look back, his warmth, friendliness, understanding, and sympathy will never be forgotten. Every student at Weaver has a friend in Mr. Aitken. His appearance at all of our functions and his sound advice have proved inspiring to us. He is ever ready to aid Weaver and the student body in forward growth. Consequently, he has done much to make Weaver the fine school it is today. He has always encouraged us to go ahead and to seek the ideals we know and have learned to be right during our school years. As we thumb back through the pages of our high school memories, Mr. Aitken will always stand out, as a guiding example light to Weaver’s graduating class of 1954. TO MEMBERS OF THE SENIOR CLASS: As your class has journeyed through Weaver, we might think of your stay as a great show of many acts with varying talents and contributions from the members of your group. Your faculty, as directors, has worked hard, long and conscientiously for each of you and in your best interests in order that your contribution to the production might be your best. As actors in the play, each of you has shown growth and development and leaves the stage with maturity, social and intellectual growth far beyond what you had when your show opened three years ago. As you graduate, your performance is not over, for you advance from the Weaver undergraduate stage to the larger stage of life as members of the Weaver alumni group. Your directors wish you all success and have high hopes for a fine performance from each of you. QUO FATA VOCANT? —WILLIAM F. AITKEN Principal STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS Seated, left to right: Chaffee, Alexander, Sheehan, Brink. Standing: Miss Goodwin, Barton, Morris, Fanelli. We—the class of 1954—bid farewell to one of the most prominent members of Weaver’s faculty, Mr. Ezra Melrose. This popular advisor, with his ever ready smile, has become «a close friend to many. As vice-principal and counselor, Mr. Melrose has shown undying interest in the student body by his work with the Boys’ Club, his presence at all the Weaver games and social activities, and by his tireless efforts in helping many seniors to decide upon their futures. As we leave Mr. Melrose and go our way in life, we shall remember his last message to us: The paths you will travel and the vocations you will choose may vary, but if each of you will make the quest of high ideals the central reason of your life, the world will be closer to attaining true peace and good will.” V -7 BUSINESS BOARD Seated, left to right: Kaufman, Baggish, Manekofsky, Rubenstein, Lambert, DeGregorio, Clark, Teresino. Standing: Mr. Alibrio, Alperson, Miller, Hoffman, Mirsky. PORTAL EDITORIAL BOARD Seated, left to right: Epstein, Bonadies, Fuchs, Hendricks, Goldberg. Standing: Katz, Wortman, Sakofsky, Mr. Larrabee, Ellis, Zinman, Lavenberg. THE PORTAL BOARDS Editor.Alan Fuchs Business Manager.Kenneth Lambert Faculty Advisers.Mr. F. Eliot Larrabee, Mr. John A. Alibrio Typists.Elizabeth Collins, Barbara Hoffman, Marylou Mandile Artists.Elayne Greenspon, Sandra Goldstein, Ruth Wessler, Sandra Zeligman Lvnnvrranvi ' .. . an Omnibus” of work—f Word Wealth to Shakespeare ENGLISH Seated, left to right: Miss Bailey, Miss Gage, Miss Phillips. Mr. Larrabee, Miss Hartin, Miss Johnston, Miss Hood. Standing: Miss DeBartolo, Mr. Van Schaack, Mr. Aschen- bach, Mr. Eukers, Mr. DeBonis, Mr. Twiss, Miss O’Hara. (Not in picture—Miss Lord). MATHEMATICS right: Mrs. McDonald, Miss Fleming, Mrs. Seated, left to Scott. Standing: Mr. Saxton, Miss Mullans, Mr. Bronstein. experts at figures, meditating II- ' � - x soar c t wmBf y -• j % Sit M v ► 111 . . historians indulge in the ' Search for Tomorrow” . . . HISTORY Seated, left to right: Miss Drake, Miss Drescher, Miss Mansfield, Miss Gage, Miss Best, Miss DeBartolo. Standing: Mr. McGill, Mr. Mooney, Mr. Thomas. m LANGUAGES Left to right: Miss Phillips, Mr. Hilbert, Miss Conklin Miss Mullans. (Not in picture—Miss Johnston). . . linguists preparing for foreign Excursion” . . . HOME ECONOMICS Left to right: Miss Faranda, Mrs. Gammon ART Left to right: Miss Erickson, Mr. Preu, Miss Pickard . conferring on a test pattern design . . . ... creations in the making . .. . . mad” scientists experiment on the Nature of Things” . . . SCIENCES Seated, left to right: Mr. Matteson, Miss Sawyer, Mrs, McDonald, Mrs. Gill, Mr. Dow. Standing: Mr. Parks, Mr. Baker, Mr. Davis. MUSIC Left to right: Mr. Shufelt, Mr. DeVaux, Mr. Wahl, the maestro conducts! . . . rehearsing for Private Secretary” . . . . . . working out a plan for 3-D TV . .. INDUSTRIAL ARTS Left to right: Mr. Shea, Mr. Steeves, Mr. Andrews, Mr. Alibrio. BUSINESS Seated: Mr. Cunningham. Standing, left to right: Mr. Dougherty, Mr. Halford, Miss Levy, Miss Case, Mr. Waring, Mr. Coracci. Left to right: Mr. Sandall, Mr. Hor¬ vath, Mr. Wilson, Miss Whitney, Mr. Mooney. ATHLETICS ... reading up on TV technicalities ... Left to right: Miss Downey and Miss Haselton. LIBRARIANS GUIDANCE Left to right: Mr. Shea, Mr. Darling, Miss Best, Miss Levy, Mr. Andrews, Mr. Coracci. The class of 1954 would like to take this opportunity to wish the best of health and happiness to each member of Weaver’s fine faculty. The teachers have served as our guiding light” in helping to prepare us for the future by giving a wonderful foundation for further education to those who will go on to college, and specialized training for those who will go to work. Our TV screen was darkened by the loss of Mr. M. Nelson Owen whose soft-spoken ways will always remain a part of Weaver. We all deeply felt the retirement of Mr. Harold B. Clapp and Miss Jennette Bodurtha who, we hope, will continue to enjoy life as much as we, the class of ’54, enjoyed them at Weaver. OFFICE STAFF Marjorie H. Sexton Agnes E. Sinnott Lillian Kaprove Mrs. Rose C. Yush J. Howard Williams Charles M. Hanson Jasper Howard Mrs. Clara E. Worthington . . . the panel takes time out for tea . . . . . . chaperones” agree that this is the life!” . . . ' Jasper” — Mr. Williams 18 CLASS OFFICERS Seated, left to right: Katz, Mascaro, Bonadies, Lambert, Hendricks, Sakofsky, Ellis. Standing: Piccolo, Fuchs, Epstein, Sobol, Goldberg, Miner, Wortman, Paternostro. CLASS OFFICERS OF 1954 President. Prophet. Prophetess. Chairman, Reception Committee Testatrix. Testator. Orator. Essayist. Historian. Historian Treasurer. Treasurer. Chairman Senior Banquet Marshals . .Kenneth R. Lambert .Carmen J. Mascaro .Patricia E. Bonadies .Gary W. Miner .Carol A. Hendricks .Harvey Sakofsky .Lewis S. Katz .Hollis S. Goldberg .Beverly E. Sobol .Alan J. Wortman Janet B. Epstein Joel Ellis Alan D. Fuchs Donald Paternostro, Ronald L. Piccolo 20 DONALD ABBOTT Don” . . . interested in sports, especially basketball . . . wants to go to special school ... of good character, quiet, well-liked, minds his own business . . . found years at Weaver profitable. Basketball Team; Choir; Chor- aliers; Clubs: Boys’ (Vice-Pres.), Glee. NORMA ABRUZZO Shirl” ... a well remembered gal . . . noted for that altruistic personality! . . . always on the go . . . very attractive to male popu¬ lation . . . will make a terrific fashion designer . . . here’s to a great kid! Business Club; Girls’ League. KENNETH ACKERMAN Kenny” . . . usually quiet and reserved . . . oh, that crop of hair! . . . good-natured . . . en¬ joys working physically . . . likes to drive that car . . . future plans include higher education . . . en¬ joyed Weaver. Boys’ Club; Leaders’ Corps. FENNELL ALEXANDER F. A.” . . . studious but soci¬ able ... a very good sport . . . enjoys basketball and baseball . . . hopes to further his educa¬ tion . . . thinks years at Weaver were the best yet! Boys’ Club. ROBERT ALEXANDER Flash” . . . remembered for that ever ready wit (?) ... has more medals that General Mac- Arthur! . . . spent many hours in the dark-room (?) ... Weav¬ er’s most all-around guy! Clubs: Boys’, Camera (Pres.), F. P. A., Glee, Letter; Boys’ State; Choir; Honor Society; Har¬ vard Book Prize; Jr. Prom Com¬ mittee; Jr. Usher; Lookout Pho¬ tographer; PORTAL Business Board; Student Council (Pres.); Track Team; Quill and Scroll. CAROL ALPERSON Carol . . . Little Miss Robin Hood” . . . quiet disposition . . . neat, trim appearance . . . always seeking additional information about everything . . . has aspira¬ tions of becoming a teacher! Archery Club; Lookout Circu¬ lation and Editorial Boards; Girls’ League; Jr. Red Cross; PORTAL Business Board. JOAN ANDREOLI Andy” . . . sweet as pie . . . noted for those freckles! . . . very poised and well liked . . . fond of swimming, interior decorating, and roller skating . . . plans to become a nurse. Girls’ League. KATHLEEN ARCHONDIS Kathie” ... a Grecian beauty with beautiful, long black hair . . . sweet and amicable . . . private secretary her goal . . . can turn out wonders with a rol¬ ling pin! Business Club; Girls’ League. MICHAEL BAGGISH Mickey” . . . never has a com¬ plaint . . . strong, silent type . . . likes girls and Sue Karpman’s stockings! . . . had a happy and eventful time at Weaver . . . future doctor. Band; Clubs: Boys’, F. P. A.; Jr. Usher; PORTAL Business Board; Teams: Baseball, Football. PHYLLIS BAGGISH Babe” . . . the girl with the individual personality . . . be¬ came hoarse at every Weaver game . . . career-bound gal with all-around talents . . . dancing, singing, and acting , . . Weaver ' s live wire . . . bottoms up, Phyl”! Choir; Choraliers; Glee Club; Orchestra; PORTAL Business Board. 21 ROBERT BARENBAUM Sheik Jr.” . . . that studious look can be deceiving! . . . those mad astronomy classes . . . neat dresser . . . likes basketball and softball . . . plans special school for business work. Boys’ Club. THOMAS BARRETT Tom” or Tommy” - take your choice . . . known for his $64 word vocabulary . . . out- doorsman . . . swimming and tennis special interests . . . blue eyes, bowties, and a beaming smile. Clubs: Boys’, Dramatic; Look¬ out Editorial Board. JUDITH BATT Jood” . . . busy little secre¬ tary of Foreign Policy Associa¬ tion . . . terrific at tickling the classical ivories . . . always a ready friend . . . tops as a stud¬ ent . . . planning to major in music or language. Clubs: Art-crafts, F. P. A. (Sec.); Girls’ League; Honor So¬ ciety; Lookout Editorial Board. NORTON BERKOWITZ Nort” . . . active Junior Achiever . . . radio announcer’s voice . . . always at his neatest . . . his cute smile and pleasant manners will always serve him well. Clubs: Boys’, Dramatic; Stud¬ ent Council. VALERIE BERNABEO Val” ... a sweet gal with a friendly smile ... art fan . . . hopes to attend art school or business college . . . thinks Weaver students are swell . . . always willing to lend a helping hand. Business Club; Girls’ League. CLYDE BILLINGTON Bubby” . . . well known for playing the clarinet in band . . . thinks best years of life were spent at Weaver . . . plans to attend college and major in den¬ tistry. Band; Choir; Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Inter-High Choir; Foot¬ ball Team. LORRAINE BLAIS Lorrie” . . . quiet, but oh! so much fun when you know her . . . ardent Booster” . . . plans to study accounting at Hillyer . . . will make a cute little ac¬ countant. Girls’ League; Honor Society. WILLIAM BLINDERMAN Billy” . . . quiet, amiable, good friend . . . Jack of all trades” . . . interests: sports, en¬ gineering, mechanics, girls! . . . enjoyed years at Weaver but Teachers are too ancient”! Boys’ Club. DIANE BLOOM Sweet little lady . . . makes friends easily . . . neat as a pin . . . always willing to help . . . hobbies include tennis, dancing, and popular music . . . hopes to become a merchandise manager or buyer. Girls’ League. ETHEL BLUMENTHAL Often seen cruising around in her yellow convertible . . . will be remembered for her trip to Cuba and her familiar black flute case . . . spends her vaca¬ tions sailing. Bands: Weaver, All-City; Clubs: F.P.A., Spanish; „ Girls’ League; Orchestra. 22 PATRICIA BONADIES Pat” . . . hey, Good Lookin’’! oh, that smile ... a real eager Beaver . . . courteous . . . usu¬ ally seen holding door for some¬ one! . . . career in nursing . . . years at Weaver couldn’t have been better!” A. A (Sec.); Choir; Clubs: Glee, Spanish; Leader Corps (Pres.); Girls’ League (Sec.); Honor Society; Jr. Faculty Tea Co-Chairman; Jr. Waitress; POR¬ TAL Board; Class Prophetess. PETER BRANDON Pete” ... a swell guy . . . liked by all . . . full of fun . . . enjoys playing pool as pastime . . . plans to enter working world after graduation! Boys’ Club. BARBARA BREWER Babs” . . . very likable miss . . . loves to dance and interested in hair styling . . . quite an ac¬ tive girl . . . future plans in¬ clude hairdressing school . . . good luck! Girls’ League. DAVID BRIGHTMAN Dave” . . . possesses many enviable qualities . . . Benny Goodman’s rival ... a conscien¬ tious and serious guy . . . popular, especially in the music depart¬ ment . . . success to the cream of the crop! Band; Boys’ Club; Orchestra. MAUREEN BRINK Petite and sweet, that’s Rene” . . . cuts a neat figure on roller skates . . . business bound young miss . . . her friendly smile brightened up Weaver’s halls . . . only the best for the best”. Business Club; Girls ' League; Student Council (Cor. Sec.). KENNETH BROCKMAN Brock” . . . pearly teeth and the smile to show them off . . . sharp dresser . . . plans for the future to graduate”! . . . what was he dreaming about during astronomy class - the stars? Boys’ Club; Track Team. JOHN BRODRIB Johny B.” ... a nice guy with fast” ideas . . . enjoys driv¬ ing cars, especially racing cars . . . plans to attend college, and then into advertising . . . com¬ ment on years at Weaver: Great”! Boys’ Clyb. M ARGARET BROWN Toots” ... a little bundle of fun with plenty of spirit . . . likes to read and listen to records . . . rarely lacks a smile . . . future plans—a private secretary . . . cute dresser. Girls’ League; Honor Society. SANDRA BUCKLAND Jackie” . . . good-natured dis¬ position . . . friendly, congenial manner . . . cooperative class¬ mate . . . ardent Weaver rooter . . . hockey enthusiast ... al¬ ways ready to lend a hand . . . intends to work after graduation. Girls’ League. NANCY BURGIE Nan ... a tall, blonde girl .. . quiet yet friendly . . . excellent seamstress . . . likes all pets, especially cats . . . plans to enter business world as medical or legal secretary. Business Club; Girls’ League; Honor Society. ARTHUR BURKE Ace” . . . quite a card! . . . hobby of building model planes —soon to be flying real ones . . . Weaver? Eh” - there was some¬ thing you liked, wasn’t there? Leader Corps. SUZANNE BYRON Sue” ... a really good- natured gal . . . new clothes her specialty . . . Arthur Murray could iearn a few dance steps from Sue”! . . . since gentle¬ men prefer them, Sue” became one! ! . . . and a very cute one at that! ! F. P. A.; Girls’ League. JANET CANNISTRARO Jet” . . . striking appearance . . . possesses beautiful clothes to match trim figure . . . very poised . . . friendly and ener¬ getic . . . enjoys singing, roller skating, and dancing . . . sure to succeed as professional model. Choir; Glee Club; Girls’ League. LOUIS CARABILLO, JR. Louie” . . . quiet and friendly . . . will probably succeed in any¬ thing he does . . . takes special interest in rifles . . . hopes some¬ day to stalk big game . . . found teachers interesting! Boys’ Club. JOHN CARTA Bevo” . . . fun to be with . . . ready to laugh at any joke . . . ambition to be 20 game winner for Cardinals! . . . greatly en¬ joyed his Weaver years. Boys’ Club. ROSE CARTER Penny” . . . long, blonde hair . . . demure and amiable . . . adept in all kinds of sports, especially tumbling . . . wishes she had some plans for the future! Girls’ League. JOSEPHINE CASSARINO Jo” . . . curly-haired little miss who added much to Weaver . . . interested in art and music . . . future plans include college . . . usually seen running to school at the last minute with Joe”. Choir; Choraliers; Clubs: Art- Crafts, Glee; Inter-High Choir; Girls’ League; Leader Corps; Honor Society. MARLENE CHAET Mar” . . . dark eyes . . . pretty brunette with personality plus . . . dancer deluxe . . . typist whiz . . . college and some¬ one special are in her plans for future . . . agrees that Weaver is All Right!” F. P. A.; Girls’ League; Look¬ out Typist; Spanish Club (Treas.). CYNTHIA CHAFFEE Cyn” . . . always ready with a sunny smile . . . usually in the company of a ' cello . . . also talented on the piano and organ keyboards . . . future includes music college. Clubs: Archery, Glee; Choir; Choraliers; Girls’ League; Inter- High Choir; Orchestra; Student Council (Treas.). CHESTER CHAPPELL Chet” . . . always seemed to have had a confused look on his face . . . stayed on the sidelines at Weaver . . . thought his years here tremendous” . . . keep your eyes on this future civil engineer! Boys’ Club; F.P.A.; Lookout Board. 24 MARTIN CHORCHES Marty” . . . good-natured, all- around guy ... a friend to all . . . possesses a keen sense to do what is right . . . interested in his friends through the Atoms . . . hopes to go to college . . . Weaver was his meat! Boys’ Club. JOAN CICCONE Chick” . . . one of our avid sports fans . . . often seen at the ball games ... we hope she’ll always be on the winning side! . . . future executive secretary. Business Club; Lookout Busi¬ ness Board; Lookout Typist; Girls’ League. FREDERICK CLARKE, JR. Tom” ... a fellow who’s on the ball and a real asset to Weaver . . . witty and well liked . . . a sport car racing fan . . . collects guns . . . hopes to at¬ tend college. Clubs: Boys’; Letter; Football Team; Jr. Prom Committee; PORTAL Business Board. DAVID HAROLD COHN Dave” . . . quiet, but always a ready grin . . . good sense of humor . . . first to school, first from school, last in lunch line! . . . plans include college. Clubs: Boys’, Letter, F. P. A.; Track Manager. DAVID HENRY COHN Henry” . . . small, dark, and good-looking . . . black waves and flashing smile wow the op¬ posite sex . . . good driver (?) . . . enjoyed Weaver very much . . . college beckons. Boys’ Club. ELIZABETH COLLINS Betty” . . . sparkling little Irish colleen . . . always on the go . . . always smiling ... a true friend . . . her pleasing per¬ sonality should help her go far as a secretary. Business Club; Girls’ League; Lookout Typist; PORTAL Typist. ROSEMARY COLLINS Rosie” . . . full of spirit . . . always ready for a laugh . . . liked by all . . . loves to swim and dance . . . thought Weaver years weren’t long enough!” . . . career in nursing. Girls’ League. ROSE-MARIE COMEAU Ro” . . . reserved, business¬ like, yet has a very friendly dis¬ position ... an ice-skating en¬ thusiast . . . likes to type . . . will make the ideal private sec¬ retary. Business Club; Girls’ League; Leaders’ Corps. JOYCE CONSTANTINO Monte” . . . dainty and petite . . . loves records and bopping” . . . something sparkles on that left hand third finger . . . top- notch typist . . . hopes to do equally well in culinary arts! Choir; Glee Club; Girls’ League. JODIE CORNELIUS Corny” . . . sports—his num¬ ber one idol . . . one of the out : standing men on the ’53 squad . . . great accomplishments on the parallel bars and tumbling mats . . . good luck to a deserv¬ ing pal! Boys’ Club; Leader Corps; Teams: Football, Track. for daily .. . the world we live in” .. . . . . morning preparation TV programs . . . . . skimming through the guides to good listening . . . . . . another in the series old time movies . . . of IRENE COUNTRYMAN I” or Renie” . . . very popular miss . . . active in school affairs . . . sparkling personality . . . always willing to help . . . enjoys swimming and bowling . . . plans to be a nurse. F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Leader Corps. EDITH DAVIS Tiny” . . . and tiny she is! . . . special interests include basketball and football . . . good sport with a friendly manner . . . the travel bug has Edith in its clutches. LYNNETTE DAVIS Lynn” . . . little and lively . . . always ready to make fun . . . familiar figure in sports . . . made many friends in high school . . . looks forward to clerical work. F. P. A.; Girls’ League. BARBARA DE GREGORIO Dee” . . . personality plus . . . smooth dresser . . . noted for that swingin’ arm . . . won¬ derful cheerleader . . . loves sports . . . future high school teacher (lucky kids!). Cheerleader (Mgr.); Dancing Dolls; Girls’ League (Vice- Pres.); Leader Corps; PORTAL Business Board; Honor Society; Spanish Club; Jr. Faculty Tea (Co-Chairman). JOANNE COSTELLO Joan” ... a quiet young lady with a friendly manner . . . especially interested in aviation and dancing . . . would like to attend college . . . says Weaver years were her best ones! Girls’ League. REEVA CREMER Rev” . . . friendly brunette with a taste for clothes . . . en¬ joys listening to records . . . plans future career in retailing . . . says of Weaver years, They were terrific!” Art-Crafts Club; Girls’ League. FRANK D’ADDEO Fatty” . . . member of the slowpoke” society . . . owns that indescribable laugh . . . someone taking a drink?—must be Frank! . . . keeps theaters in business . . . ambition to own a business! Boys’ Club. LEONARD DEMAIO Sticks” . . . dark and good- looking . . . wields a wicked stick on those drums . . . enjoys collecting jazz records . . . would like to play with name band . . . years at Weaver were real gone!” Band; Boys’ Club. BEVERLY DANSKY Bev” . . . quiet, reserved man¬ ner . . . friendly smile for all . . . fond of sewing . . . frequent¬ er of the Honor Roll . . . wed¬ ding bells to ring soon after graduation. Business Club; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Lookout Editorial Board and Typist. DOROTHY DEHM Dot” . . . tall and slim with sparkling blue eyes . . . sharp¬ shooting Robin Hood! . . . does equally well on ice skates . . . always popping with good ideas . . . expects to be at U Conn next year. Archery Club Girls’ League. (Pres.); Choir; 27 LYNNE DIAMOND Lynne ... has a gorgeous complexion . . . speaks in a calm and melodious tone ... a fashion queen . . . smartly dress¬ ed .. . destined for the art world . . . oh, those swinging doors and that mobbed cafe¬ teria!” Girls’ League; Jr. Red Cross. HECTOR DIAZ Hector . . . noted for his neat¬ ness ... a newcomer to Weaver but a definite addition . . . en¬ joys painting . . . hopes some¬ day to put an M.D. after his name. ROBERT DIGREGORIO Digger” . . . quiet and sin¬ cere ... in no hurry; usually seen ambling down corridors ... college bound, to major in music . . . just plain bad fun at Weaver”. Boys’ Club. LORETTA DIMEO Loretta . . . remembered for that blue and white outfit with the letters BA... also possesses many other chic clothes . . . soft-spoken except at games . . . best years of my life.” Business Club; Girls’ League. JAMES DOLAN Jim” . . . one of the boys . . . likes guns, travel, and gone” records . . . good-natured grin to go with pleasant personality . . . time spent at Weaver Ob Happy Days.” Boys’ Club. ELLIOTT DONN Flip . . . hot man with a trumpet . . . likes listening to music . . . noted for his sparkling personality . . . highly capable . . . Weaver’s gift to the business world. Band; Clubs: Boys’; Glee; Choir; Jr. Prom Committee. RONALD DOUGLAS Doug” . . . one of the best . . . friendly disposition won him many friends at Weaver . . . good athlete . . . happy-go-lucky and always smiling ... an asset to our great team. Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Teams: Football, Track (Co-Capt.). GERALD DRESSLER Jesh” . . . likes math, girls, Weaver’s friendly atmosphere . . . has a way with figures! . . . future in accounting . . . we pre¬ dict—success! Boys’ Club. DOLORES DUKES Du” . . . easy on the eyes . . . neat dresser . . . the perfect lady . . . likes sports . . . has many friends . . . plans work after graduation but hopes to be¬ come beautician. Art-Crafts Club; Dancing Dolls; Girls’ League; Leader Corps. MARSHALL DUNN Mumbles” . . . quiet and re¬ served . . . hasn’t got much to say, but who cares as long as he’s cute! . . . allergic to chem but not the opposite sex! . . . college, make way, here comes Marshall! Band; Boys’ Club; Jr. Usher. 28 RICHARD DUNTON Dick” . . . remembered for exhibitions with the Leader Corps . . . among his special in¬ terests—girls! and basketball . . . makes everyone his pal . . . after Weaver? maybe a trapeze artist! Boys’ Club; Leader Corps. EDNA EADY Freckles” . . . excellent cheer¬ leader . . . sunny-bright smile . . . always ready to help . . . loves to sing . . . plans to be a secretary . . . made some swell friends at WHS.” Cheerleader; Choir; Girls’ League; Glee Club. JOEL ELLIS Joe” . . . curly hair and oh! —that contagious chuckle . . . likes swimming at New Lon¬ don” . . . ambitious—and how! and capable, too . . . college and three kids”—a worthy ambi¬ tion. Boys’ Club; F. P. A. (Vice- Pres.); Jr. Usher; PORTAL Board; Projection Squad; Stud¬ ent Council; Class Treasurer; Honor Society. RUTH ENGRAM Pelo” . . . all-around talents include tennis and singing . . . one of our best female athletes . . . zealous participant in Sport Night ... a future dressmaker amongst us. Girls’ League. JANET EPSTEIN Peppie Eppie” . . . person¬ ality, plus brains, athletic ability, and popularity . . . devout sports enthusiast . . . great school spirit (what a cheerleader!) . . . can always manage a smile . . . tact¬ ful and diplomatic. Cheerleader; F. P. A.; Leader Corps (Sec.); Jr. Waitress; Lookout Editorial Board; POR¬ TAL Board; Jr. Prom Commitee; Student Council; Honor Society; Class Treasurer. MARSHALL EPSTEIN Eppie” . . . well liked . . . and a good sport, too . . . one of the gang” . . . loads of friends at Weaver . . . the future—on the high seas clearing the deck! Boys’ Club; Student Council. RALPH EPSTEIN Epy” . . . sincere, friendly, good-natured . . . Weaver’s ten¬ nis champ . . . excels on the saxophone and clarinet . . . am¬ bitions — optometry, marriage, three children! . . . Weaver best in the U. S. A.” Band; Choir; Glee Club; Ten¬ nis Team. ANTHONY ERISOTY Pete” . . . last of a long line of gymnastic stars . . . sports are tops on Pete’s” list . . . always with the boys” at the Center . . . plans to settle down and work hard! Baseball Team; Boys’ Club; Leader Corps. JOHN FARGO His friends call him Howdy Doody” . . . admired for his outstanding athletic ability . . . real he-man type . . . plans for future uncertain. Boys’ Club; Cross-Country (Capt.); Leaders Corps; Track (Co-Capt.). ROBERT FELDMAN Bob” . . . the Bay State’s contribution to Weaver . . . Pittsburgh couldn’t keep him away . . . active Beaver dramatist ... a sure success with a college degree behind him. Dramatic Club; F. P. A. ALBERT FERRARO Little Boy Ferraro” . . . husky, good-natured, easy-going lad . . . always doing his best . . . quite a car fan . . . aspires to a designer’s position . . . loads of success to a swell fellow. Boys’ Club. GEORGE FLANAGAN Flip” . . . tall and quiet . . . footballer . . . enjoys boating . . . plans for future include Maine Maritime Academy, then Navy . . . spent best years” at Weaver. Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Football Team. FAYE FLITT Root, root for old Weaver Hi, that’s Flitty’s” motto . . . count¬ less number of friends ... a promising success in the busi¬ ness world . . . bursting with rhythm and pep . . . here’s to the last of the Flitts! Girls’ League; Jr. Prom Com¬ mittee. THOMAS FREDO Tom” . . . the quiet type . . . sincere and friendly . . . could be there is someone spe¬ cial for Tom” . . . enjoys danc¬ ing and people’s actions . . . future plans include Army and marriage . . . loads of luck! Boys’ Club; Leader Corps. MARSHALL FRIEDMAN Mickey” . . . avid camera fan . . . has a keen interest in politics of all kinds . . . always a smile ... a good word for everyone . . . future college student. Basketball (Mgr.); Boys’ Club; Teams: Track, Football. SARI FRIEDMAN Sadi” . . . good-natured . . . always a helping hand for every¬ one ... a swell gal and real pal to all ... a loss to Weaver but a gain for the business world. Girls’ League; Lookout Typist. ALAN FUCHS Al” ... a willing and inde¬ fatigable worker . . . Weaver’s busiest man . . . good looks come only second to his sincere friendliness . . . without doubt one of the most popular at Weaver. Boys’ Club; F. P. A.; Jr. Prom Committee; Jr. Usher; PORTAL Editor; Student Council; Honor Society; Chairman Senior Ban¬ quet. ALFRED GADDY Boss” ... we are fortunate to have one so congenial and good- natured ... a true friend . . . off to greater heights in the Air Force! . . . enjoyed Weaver . . . good luck, Boss”! Boys’ Club. ELIZABETH GAINES Sister” . . . quite a gal . . . livens up any study hall . . . this girl really gets around . . . loves fashion shows and might be a model herself. Girls’ League. JOANNE GATES Jo” . . . the Hi there” girl . . . full of energy, smiles, and cute remarks ... a future busi¬ ness woman . . . neat dresser . . . enjoys the opposite sex . . . good- natured . . . genuine Weaver fan. Business Club; F. P. A.; Girls’ League; Lookout Typist. ETELLE GAVENSKY Et . . . had more trouble with her praenomen! . . . rushed through the halls at a new speed record . . . out for a grand” time with the whole gang . . . music, a deeply stressed part of her life. Choir; Choraliers; Girls’ League; Glee Club; Inter-High Choir (Choirmaster); Orchestra. LORRAINE GEETER Lorry” . . . popular and pretty . . . has a great interest in athletics . . . likes listening to the latest bop records ... a future dental nurse. Dramatic Club; Girls’ League; Leader Corps; Lookout Typist. SHEILA GILLER Sheila . . . petite and sweet . . . spiders and snakes—keep away from Sheila . . . inclined to the giggles . . . often seen dashing from one club meeting to the next . . . plans a teaching career. Clubs: F. P. A., Art-Crafts, Spanish; Girls’ League; Jr. Wait¬ ress; Lookout Managing Editor; Honor Society; Quill and Scroll. CASSIE GIVENS Cat” ... a seriousness of purpose behind that magnetic smile ... a whiz on the dance floor . . . loves singing . . . will make a marvelous nurse. Girls’ League. JAMES GODBOUT Gow . . . girls admire those dimples and blue eyes . . . brown shorts a trademark . . . Weaver’s answer to Groucho Marx; endless stock of wise cracks . . . three years of fun, but don’t mention geometry! Boys’ Club; Leaders’ Corps. MARILYN GODBOUT Lyn” . . . quiet and poised . . . sweet disposition . . . smooth figure . . . enjoys classical music and sports . . . aim—to become a good” housewife . . . sure to succeed! Girls’ League. HOLLIS GOLDBERG Holly” . . . one of our bright¬ est and sweetest students . . . Weaver’s Poet Laureate ... on the stage—another Sarah Bern¬ hardt ... a future Broadway playwright . . . good luck to Marlene’s other half. Clubs: Spanish (Pres.); Girls’ League; Honor Society (Vice- Pres.); PORTAL Board; Jr. Waitress; Student Council; Es¬ sayist; Salutatorian; Dramatic. ILENE GOLDBERG Red” or Flame” . . . that gorgeous flaming hair . . . easy¬ going and likeable . . . interests range from convertibles to cats! . . . Weaver years slipped right by—they held a lot of hopes and dreams.” Girls’ League. LAWRENCE GOLDBERG Uncle Larry” . . . Oh! ! ! now wait a minute . . . owner of that walk! . . . summer trips with Bob G. a specialty . . . Larry” and a baton—a perfect combina¬ tion . . . razor blades for gradua¬ tion! Band; Boys’ Club. MICHAEL GOLDBERG Mike” . . . has an eye for the fairer sex . . . why that Florida tan? . . . the rattle of his late model car tells us of his arrival . . . civil engineering his goal. Boys’ Club. ROBERT GOLDBERG Red” ... at home in a ' hot rod’ . . . the sound of his shoes always tells us when he’s around . . . Rudolph Valentino could have learned a lot from Red” . . . Springfield, here he comes! Boys’ Club. BARBARA GOLDEN Jackie” . . . the lucky owner of lovely honey-colored tresses . . . an enviable complexion . . . splash” — here comes Weaver’s mermaid ... in heaven on the dance floor . . . the future— Number, please.” Business Club; Girls’ League. IRWJN GOLDENBERG Chop-chop” . . . tall, dark, and oh my! . . . will never live down that 96 in chem—who’d want to? . . . hopes to follow his father’s footsteps ... a pretty nurse and college degree his plan for the future. Boys’ Club. MARVIN GOLDFARB Marv” . . . strong silent type . . . interested in airplanes . . . plans to make armed forces his career ... of Weaver— best years of my life.” Clubs: Boys’, Glee; Choir; Choraliers. ALVIN GOLDSTEIN Al” . . . what a guy! . . . those big blue eyes make many a girl swoon! . . . could usually be seen running around in his Caddy” ... a loyal team sup¬ porter. Boys’ Club. PHYLLIS GOLDSTEIN Phyl” . . . oh, you beautiful doll! . . . give her a piano stool; that’s all she needs! . . . Weav¬ er’s No. 1 accompanist . . . fin¬ gers work equally well on a type¬ writer . . . will make a talented housewife! Art-Crafts Club; Girls’ League; Lookout Typist. SANDRA GOLDSTEIN Sandy” . . . cute little bundle of fun ... art work reveals her sparkle, effervescence, and origin¬ ality . . . made every affair a success because of her contribu¬ tions . . . future work with clay, paint and palette. Art-Crafts Club; Girls’ League; Lookout Artist; PORTAL Artist. JAMES GRANT Jimmy” . . . Jolly old soul” with a great sense of humor . . . casual and nonchalant manner ... followed Julius Caesar to the third year! ... a sure success at college. Boys’ Club; PORTAL Board. JOYCE GRANT Scotty” . . . Weaver’s own import from the Land of the Heather” . . . real busy Beaver . . . always ready to take on an¬ other job . . . will make a ter¬ rific Medical Secretary. Business Club; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Leader Corps; Lookout Typist. THOMAS GRANT Melo” . . . well liked, fun loving, and friendly . . . all- around dancer . . . watch out, Arthur Murray! . . . plans to en¬ ter Army after graduation . . . best three years of school life. Boys’ Club; Choir; Leader Corps. ARLINE GRIMALDI Ar” . . . Weaver ' s songbird . . . beautiful long tresses . . . swung the baton while No. 35 made spectacular catches! . . . Miss Goodwin’s faithful assistant . . . likes to roller skate . . . hopes to sing with a name band some day. Band (Majorette); Girls’ League (Treas.); Leader Corps. BARBARA GRIMALDI ”Bot’’ . . . loves a good time . . . ambitious and versatile . . . lovely dark eyes . . . likes collect¬ ing records . . . recently gradu¬ ated from hairdressing school (busy miss!) and hopes to have beauty parlor of her own. Girls’ League. BEN GRIMES Junior” . . . quiet, well man¬ nered ... a gentleman (at times!) ... a fine artist: his prime interest at the moment . . . serious about his work, which should bring him success. Boys’ Club. LAWRENCE GUARDIANI Larry” ... a happy-go-lucky fellow . . . delighted in annoying teachers! . . . girls, he says, are his prime interest . . . perhaps an Army man after graduation . . . comment on Weaver — lunch period too short!” Boys’ Club; Leader Corps. MARY-LOU GUARDIANI Censored!” . . . perpetually happy . . . quiet—some of the time! . . . good sense of humor . . . artistic, musical, and scien¬ tific inclinations . . . hopes to work in hospital laboratory. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Dramatic, F. P. A.; Girls’ League; Orches¬ tra. CHARLES GRASSO Charlie” . . . well known baseball team manager . . . likes fun but manages to stay out of trouble (most of the time!) . . . enjoys football, baseball, jazz re¬ cords . . . hopes to join Air Force. Boys’ Club. MARLENE GRASSO Mar” . . . tall, attractive miss, with a nice smile and cute figure . . . likes dancing and records . . . hopes to be future home¬ maker! . . . has a little bit of devil in those eyes! Girls’ League. BARBARA GREENBERG Honey” . . . wonderful com¬ pany . . . possesses a slick ward¬ robe . . . friendly and easy-going . . . loves a good time . . . liked by all . . . plans to attend busi¬ ness school. Art-Crafts Club; Girls’ League. ELAYNE GREENSPON Spoon” . . . noted for her famous giggle and special talent in art . . . popular with both sexes . . . good lookin’ gal . . . sweet disposition and lovely long brown locks (wha’ hoppen?) . . . usually seen with Girsh”. Clubs: Art-Crafts, F. P. A.; Girls’ League; PORTAL Artist. ELIZABETH GRIFFIN Betty” . . . nice kid, on the quiet side . . . counts dancing among things she likes to do . . . also finds records enjoyable . . . plans to become a book¬ keeper. Girls’ League. 34 BRYAN GUNNING Scottie” . . . Scotland’s gift to Weaver’s Senior Class . . . love that accent! . . . nice smile . . . plans to retire after graduation (not lazy, are you, Scottie ?) . . . special interests include avia¬ tion and swimming . . . swell fellow! Boys’ Club. ALBERT GUTHART Al” . . . tall and slim . . . never without a smile ... a good-natured kid who is well liked by all . . . good luck for the future. Boys’ Club; Leader Corps. DARLENE HALE Dannie” ... a sweet lassie with pretty light brown hair . . . very quiet and shy . . . liked by all — for her pleasant ways . . . always ready to help . . . future undecided. Girls’ League. DONALD HARE Buzzy” . . . easy-going (?) and good-natured . . . likes to argue, play drums and basketball . . . always a Saturday night date . . . Weaver taught bim to be a man” . . . our Mayor Pro-tem. Boys’ Club; J. C. C. DOLORES HARRELL Slim” . . . streamlined figure, dressed in the height of fashion . . . never forget those bermudas! . . . a real doll with a cute per¬ sonality . . . bound to have fun at college. Cheerleader; Girls ' League. DORETHA HARRINGTON Rea” . . . quiet gal with a nice figure . . . likes fun and good times . . . active in sports . . . enjoyed Weaver years . . . quite often seen with someone named Alfred (wonder why?). Girls’ League. EVA HART Eva . . . winning personality, sweet girl . . . nursing or teach¬ ing will fashion her future , . . sports enthusiast ... a newcomer who likes everything about Weaver. JACK HARTFIELD Fields” . . . swell personality . . . very amiable . . . well liked by all . . . one of Weaver’s cage stars . . . likes the opposite sex (naturally!) . . . future may hold college . . . sorry to leave Weaver (hmm!). Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Basketball Team (Capt.). HELENE HASKELL Hanky” . . . love that gal! . . . beautiful complexion . . . bouncing with energy . . . Weav¬ er’s No. 1 helper—in the cafe¬ teria,carrying absentee lists, dance committees . . . vivacious and popular. Band; Choir; Business Club; Girls’ League; F. P. A.; Lookout Typist. EUGENE HAYNES ”E. J.” . . . found a home in Weaver’s gym . . . why?—basket¬ ball, ' natch! . . . tremendous per¬ former . . . future? basketball, basketball, and basketball . . . smiling face and good sportsman¬ ship keep him popular on and off the court. Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Basket¬ ball Team. CAROL HENDRICKS Carol . . . could this be Lana Turner’s double? . . . those blonde curly locks and cute dimples . . . exhibited outstand¬ ing leadership qualities ... a beau in every college! . . . has a way with everyone. Choir; F. P. A. (Pres.); Girls’ League; Leader Corps (Treas.); Student Council; PORTAL Board; Jr. Red Cross; Honor So¬ ciety; Testatrix. CORALYNNE HENRY Lynne” ... a gal with spunk and sparkle . . . it’s time for fun when Coralynne’s around . . . a sweeter disposition can’t be found . . . neat dresser . . . cute smile. Girls’ League. MARGARET HIGGINS Peg” - Peggykins” . . . the Mama” of the Lookout! . . . lovely smile . . . college and journalism included in her future plans . . . likes a good time and sometimes helps to instigate one! . . . enjoyed Weaver . . . oh, those blue eyes! Lookout Editor-in-Chief; F. P. A. (Treas.); Girls’ League; Quill and Scroll; Honor Society; Business Club. SYLVIA HOFFENBERG Syl” ... a petite miss with a real cute figure . . . had her fill of Latin at Weaver! . . . talented at the keyboard and lover of music ... a promising future. F. P. A.; Girls’ League; Latin Club. BARBARA HOFFMAN Bobbie” . . . sunny disposi¬ tion, sweet girl . . . lots of fun . . . future plans include college . . . always ready for a laugh . . . usually seen with Cynthia . . . enjoys movies and records . . . cute figure. Dramatic Club; Girls’ League; Dancing Dolls; Leader Corps; Jr. Waitress; Lookout Typist; PORTAL Business Board; Honor Society; PORTAL Typist. ZONA HOLLAND Pony” . . . cute little Weav- erite . . . lovely singing voice . . . comical . . . full of pep . . . athletic . . . likes dancing and singing . . . office work ahead for her . . . great kidder . . . loves a little fun. Choir; Choraliers; Glee Club. WILLIAM HOLLOWAY Tee” . . . soft-spoken lad . . . popular with all, especially the girls”! . . . friendly towards everyone . . . had lots of fun with students! . . . armed serv¬ ices and junior college await a capable fellow. Boys’ Club. BEVERLY HOLTMAN Bev” . . . friendly miss with a contagious giggle . . . loves to have a good conversation! . . . likes roller skating and ping pong . . . one of our future working girls.” Business Club; Girls’ League. PATRICIA HORAN Pat” . . . nice gal peppered with cute little freckles . . . viva¬ cious and bursting with energy . . . ambitions — to live and work in Florida! . . . keen sense of humor ... an addition to any party. Girls’ League. RALPH HUGHES Ralph . . . friendly fellow . . . a swell guy . . . liked by all . . . a car fan . . . enjoys swimming . . . intends to attend special school ... had lots of fun at Weaver.” Boys’ Club. 36 JUDITH HYMAN Judy . . . willowy blonde . . . brilliant conversationalist with an unlimited vocabulary . . . could talk for hours on any topic . . . plans college, medical school, and a degree in psychiatry . . . we’ll be seeing you, Judy”! ! Dramatic Club; F. P. A.; Girls’ League; Honor Society. DIANE JACKSON Jack” . . . beautiful smile . . . good athlete . . . speedy typist for the Lookout . . . loves drawing and painting . . . has a bug for collecting photographs . . . the future?—leave Connecticut but quick! Girls’ League; Lookout Typist. JOSEPH JACKSON Goose” . . . tall, easy-going guy . . . loads of fun . . . one of the boys of 240” . . . the athletic type ... his crystal ball shows an aeronautical engineer . . . we hope so! Boys’ Club; Choir; Track Team. JUANITA JACKSON Nita” . . . sweet kid . . . likes to laugh (who doesn’t?) . . . pretty hairdo,cheery smile, pearly teeth, and nice dresser . . . says Weaver years were the greatest . . . business career in her future . Girls ' League. PHYLLIS JESMONTH Phylle” . . . femme fatale” . . . always a friendly greeting . . . had many admirers in and out of Weaver . . . the swinging pocketbook and cute smile . . . of Weaver: years never to be forgotten.” F. P. A.; Girls’ League. ARNOLD JOHNSON Arnie” . . . quiet (at times) and good-natured ... a real lady’s man . . . known for his loud sport jacket and pegged pants! ... his hobby, cars . . . plans for the future: college or trade school. Boys’ Club. ROBERT JOHNSON Robbie” . . . what a dancer! . . . possesses that great singing voice . . . quiet, but personality plus . . . ear-to-ear grin . . ., out¬ door type — football and base¬ ball . . . future accountant (keep the books straight, Bob”)! Choir; Clubs: Boys’, Glee, Let¬ ter; Football Team (Mgr.). JACQUELYN JONES Jacky” . . . what a gal . . . full of fun . . . cute giggle . . . sharp dresser . . . quite inter¬ ested in music and fashion design . . . nice figure . . . friendly smile . . . laughter’s her best medicine. Choir; Choraliers; Girls’ League; Glee Club. MARCELLA JONES Slim” ... a quiet Weaver- ite who enjoyed her high school years . . . excels in athletic abil¬ ity .. . has a knack for making things” . . . plans to attend business school. SANDRA JONES Slim” . . . tall, attractive, and always well-dressed . . . crazy about dancing . . . headed for Tuskegee Institute to study physi¬ ography . . . Weaver was real snazzy!” Girls’ League; Spanish Club. . .. two tickets to Spain from The Big Payoff” . . . ... learning to Do It Yourself!” .. . locating the origin of different channels . . . , . . quiz kids” solving the mystery of Macbeth . . . ARLYNE KAMEN Talent with the vocal chords . . . we’ll always remember Laura” ... a sweet girl who always does her best . . . active in community service. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Dramatic, Glee; Choir; Choraliers; Girls’ League; F. P. A.; Lookout. SUSAN KARPMAN Sue” . . . that poodle is her trademark . . . brimful of mirth and mischief (treated the Look¬ out to ice cream!) . . . her hushed voice created more giggles . . . will continue her education in college. Art-Crafts Club (Pres.); F. P. A.; Girls’ League; Jr. Wait¬ ress; Leader Corps; Lookout Feature Editor; Student Council; Honor Society; Quill and Scroll. REMINGTON KATON Sonny” . . . many friends at Weaver . . . wow! that red hair . . . want to buy car? . . . you got a piece of paper?” . . . Air Force ahead. ' Boys’ Club; Student Council. JACQUELYN KATZ Jackie” . . . sparkling eyes . . . dresses like a model . . . always a smile . . . never ob¬ jects to a little excitement . . . usually seen with Rheta . . . well liked by her classmates. Girls’ League; Lookout Typist. LEWIS KATZ Lewie” . . . always happy and ready to help . . . the mad scientist who remained in 328 to all hours . . . don’t argue with Lewie”! — you’ll never win! . . . loyal baseball fan and piano player . . . future—dentistry. Boys’ Club; Class Orator; F. P. A.; Jr. Usher; Honor So¬ ciety; PORTAL Board. MARLENE KATZ Ingrid” . . . the girl with the magic violin ... a Weaver beauty with the Bergman touch . . . sophistication with a sense of humor . . . hopes for U Conn with Holly.” All-City Orchestra; All-State Orchestra; Choir; Choraliers; Clubs: Dramatic (Sec.), Glee; Spanish; Girls’ League; Inter- High Choir; Orchestra. RHODA KAUFMAN Rho” . . . neat as a pin . . . Vogue” could take lessons from her . . . spent minimum time on homework but oh, what re¬ sults! . . . active and helpful in school activities . . . tops on everyone’s list. Clubs: Art - Crafts, Spanish, F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Lookout Associate Editor; PORTAL Business Board; Stu¬ dent Council. RITA KAUFMAN Reet” . . . owns more records than the Record Shop! . . . who could keep track of her boy friends? . . . quite a collection of jewelry . . a junior Esther Williams in the pool . . . hard worker and all-around kid. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Glee, Span¬ ish; Choir; Inter-High Choir; F. P. A.; Lookout Business Board; Jr. Prom Committee. WALTER KAUFMAN Walt” . . . always ready to try anything once . . . likes sports, especially swimming . . . well liked by all for his person¬ ality . . . future college student. Boys’ Club. FRANKLIN KEITT Joe” or Cool Daddy” . . . everybody’s pal ... a perpetual smile always on his face . . . one of the unforgettable hoop stars . . . further schooling or maybe a basketball court (?) in the future. Boys’ Club; Basketball Team. MARJORIE KLIGER Margie” ... a friendly girl with personality plus . . . enthu¬ siastic in everything she does . . . enjoys golf and reading ... a model of perfection in dress . . . a slick Chick” . . . enjoyed Weaver (every now and then)! Girls’ League. RUDOLPH KNIGHT Rudy” . . . the soft-spoken, easy-going type . . . the boy with the perpetual smile ... a bright star in the milky-way of Weav¬ er’s basketball team . . . ofigni- ator of Show Time” . . . let’s go, Rudy”! Basketball Team (Capt.). SANDRA KRAMER Sandy” ... a great person¬ ality . . . always on her toes . . . full of life and friendliness . . . dancing—her love . . . may return to Weaver, this time as a teacher! Girls’ League; F. P. A.; Span¬ ish Club. MORTON KRANTZ Chip” . . . full of the devil ... hit WHS like a cyclone . . . the big noise” in study ... a philatelist among us . . . dishes, dishes, dishes—our efficient ca¬ feteria helper . . . radio work— his objective. Boys’ Club; Leader Corps. MARGARET KRAUSS Peggy” . . . not a worry in the world . . . freckled-faced young miss who’s dressed like a doll! ... to the Lenox every Friday night! . . . for three years waited for Sandy” on the cor¬ ner! Clubs: Archery, F. P. A.; Girls’ League; Jr. Prom Com¬ mittee; Student Council. JOSEPH KELLIHER Joe” . . . tall, lanky, and good looking ... an asset to Weaver’s basketball games . . . twinkle in his eye . . . likes to work on cars . . . plans to en¬ ter the service . . . lucky Uncle Sam. Clubs: Boys’, Glee; Basketball Team; Choir; Choraliers. JAMES KIRSCH Moonbright” . . . tall, hand¬ some blond ... a friendly hello” for everyone . . . the rugged type . . . would look at home in a Western! ... a real asset to the team. Boys’ Club; Football Team. JANET KELLEY Jan” . . . easy to know . . . easy to like . . . pleasing per¬ sonality ... at home on the roller skating rink as well as the dance floor . . . has set marriage as her goal! Girls’ League. SUSAN KELLY Sue” . . . active Beaver . . . lovely red hair . . . has the Irishman’s winning smile . . . an avid sportswoman . . . likes swimming especially well . . . plans office work and marriage for her future. Business Club; Girls’ League; Leader Corps; Student Council. ROBERT KENNEDY Bob” . . . don’t dare touch that blond hair! . . . quiet at times . . . noted for rarely tak¬ ing a book home! . . . patriotic? —goes to most dances, at ' Bulke- ley! . . . whiz on the guitar. Boys’ Club. 40 LYNDA KRECHEVSKY Lyn” or Lindy” . . . posses¬ ses a genial personality . . . cap¬ able and willing . . . another future collegiate! ... so far Weaver has been the best”! Art-Crafts Club; Girls ' League. KENNETH LAMBERT The Pie” . . . stalwart center of Weaver’s Green Wave . . . man about town” . . . Beavers will long remember his TV de¬ but . . . bright smile indicates bright future as a dentist! Boys’ Club; Class President; Football Team; Honor Society; Jr. Usher; PORTAL Business Manager; Projection Squad; Stud¬ ent Council. GEORGE LANG George . . . soft-spoken, easy¬ going lad . . . popular with all . . . after graduation will wear colors for Uncle Sam . . . great sense of humor . . . found Weav¬ er most enjoyable.” Boys’ Club; Football Team. EDWARD LASKY Ed” . . . quiet personality . . . diversified interests lie in radar, radio, and music . . . you may someday turn on the radio and hear this future disc jockey! . . . handy with saw and hammer (in shop, that is!). Boys’ Club. RICHARD LASSMAN Strike” ... an eye-catching dresser . . . has a way with a trumpet . . . never in a hurry . . . accountants, make way . . . gained many friends at Weaver. Band; All State Band; Choir; Choraliers; Glee Club. LEILA LASSOW Leil” . . . one of Weaver’s blonde bombshells . . . quiet in school - and out? . . . unfathom¬ able blue eyes ... a hillbilly music fan . . . the future— Dave”—her big moment! Girls’ League; Lookout Adver¬ tising and Circulation Boards. FRANCES LATTANZIO Fran” . . . the No. 1 Weaver booster . . . fooled faculty with her innocent look! . . . the Hon¬ or Roll was incomplete without her . . . ambition—a diamond for third finger, left hand! Business Club; Girls’ League; Leader Corps. NATALIE LAVENBERG Nat” . . . handy with needle and thread . . . punctual and efficient . . . good books are her hobby . . . plans further education to be a lab technician. Archery Club (Treas.); F. P. A.; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Jr. Waitress; PORTAL Board; Projection Squad. MARIE LEONE Little One” . . . aptly nick¬ named . . . vivacious bundle of fun . . . always looking for a good time . . . enjoys collecting records . . . plans to continue as telephone operator . . . years at Weaver great”! Girls’ League; Lookout Ad¬ vertising Board. BETTY LEVIN Bet” . . . sincere, big-hearted girl . . . possesses a knack for making friends easily . . . attrac¬ tive and smartly dressed . . . owns mints” of sweaters and skirts . . . party girl . . . always a laugh when Bet” is around. Clubs: Art-Crafts, F. P. A.; Girls’ League; Jr. Prom. Com¬ mittee. RENA LEVITT Re” . . . brunette hair and a very winning smile ... a quiet girl who’s lots of fun when you know her well . . . plans to at¬ tend college. Art-Crafts Club; Girls’ League; Lookout Advertising Staff. MARTIN LEVITZ Marty” . . . quick sense of humor . . . everyone’s buddy . . . Weaver, best years of my life, so far!” . . . ever ready for fun and, or women! . . . another Weaverite bound for U Conn. Boys’ Club; Leader Corps; Student Council; Teams: Base¬ ball, Football. LORETTA LITTMON Rett” . . . friendly personality . . . admirer of beautiful clothes (you can tell!) . . . enjoys crazy” music . . . wedding bells in July! . . . will miss the noon rush for chow”. Girls’ League. JOAN LONGO Joan . . . tall, slender, and at¬ tractive . . . one of the school’s most fashionable dressers . . . quiet, friendly manner . . . plans to attend art school ... a sweet smile and a sweet girl! Girls’ League. SAMUEL MACALUSO Sammy” . . . sharp dresser . . . sharp drummer . . . sharp kid! . . . only one complaint about Weaver, not enough time to eat”! we’re with you, Sam¬ my”! . . . bright career ahead in music at U. of Miami. Band; Boys’ Club; Orchestra. ESTHER MacDONNELL Essie” . . . grand kid . . . has her finger in much that happens around Weaver . . . always came up with a puzzler in Chemistry . . . headed for college. Clubs: Art-Crafts, F. P. A.; Girls’ League; Honor Society. GERTRUDE MacINTYRE Trudy” . . . fair skin and dark hair make a striking con¬ trast . . . friendly and entertain¬ ing . . . has artistic inclinations . . . Weaver’s Imogene, with the sneaks! . . . would like to study commercial advertising abroad! Art-Crafts Club; Girls’ League. JOHN MADDEN Jack” . . . good-looking and amiable . . . the strong, silent type . . . coming from a school of two hundred pupils, he was overwhelmed by Weaver’s size . . . took advantage of the many opportunities offered him. Clubs: Boys’, Letter, F. P. A.; Projection Squad; Teams: Foot¬ ball, Track. THEODORE MADISON Ted” . . . tall, dark, and good-natured . . . one of the quieter students, but one of the hardest-working . . . avid car fan . . . loads of success to a swell fellow. Boys’ Club. MARY-LOU MANDILE Mare” . . . pretty and petite with big brown eyes . . . well liked . . . sweet and considerate . . . noted for those hiccups! . . .. a shorthand whiz . . . enjoys painting and music . . . will major in business at college. Clubs: Business, Glee; Choir; Girls’ League (Senior Member); Leader Corps; Inter-High Choir; Jr. Prom Committee; Jr. Wait¬ ress; Honor Society; PORTAL Typist. ELAINE MANEKOFSKY Pep just overflows . . . full of fun . . . quiet, but not when cheerleading . . . active and how! . . . Yeah-a Red Sox fan (Shh! don’t tell anyone!) ... an asset to Weaver. Cheerleader; F. P. A.; Leader Corp; Spanish Club; Girls’ League; Honor Society; PORT¬ AL Business Board. ELAINE MANHEIM Lainey” . . . both quiet and friendly . . . everybody’s pal . . . makes friends easily . . . collect¬ ing records her hobby . . . pleasure to know . . . sure to be a success as a secretary. Girls’ League. MARVIN MARKS Marv” . . . quiet, big-hearted personality ... a sincere indivi¬ dualist . . . ah, that blond hair . . . . flying, music, and science his chief interests . . . plan to attend college, then a musical career . . . years at Weaver Im¬ portant and enjoyable.” Band; Boys’ Club; Orchestra; Leader Corps. JOANNE MARLEY Jo” . . . sweet, conscientious, and shy . . . pleasant disposition and personality . . . active boost¬ er of Weaver . . . liked by all who know her . . . future Flo¬ rence Nightingale. F. P. A.; Girls’ League. MARY MAROTTA Mare” ... Beautiful dark curly hair . . . very popular . . . loads of fun . . . will never be at a loss for friends . . . that person¬ ality! . . . loves music . . . plans to attend hairdressing school. Girls’ League; Leader Corps. ANITA MASCARO Peaches” . . . with or without cream she’s tops! . . . dark and attractive . . . likes to drive and dance . . . interested in boys— (who isn’t?) . . . quiet but sweet personality. Girls’ League. CARMEN MASCARO Carm” . . . dark flashing eyes . . . always ready with a smile ... a big tease . . . our football man . . . well liked by all . . . interested in sports and girls . . . good luck at college. Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Class Prophet; Football Team (Co- Capt.); Honor Society. JOYCE MASELEK Joyce . . . noted for her long hair ... an ardent winter sports fan . . . can’t wait to graduate . . . oh, those American History classes—a fond rememberance of Junior year . . . has a yen to travel. Girls’ League. JOHN MAYOCK Mack” ... a regular guy . . . one of the boys . . . takes special interest in girls and detention club” . . . sailing for new horiz¬ ons with the help of the U.S. Navy. Boys’ Club. MAUREEN McAULIFFE Mo” . . . tall, slim, dark¬ haired . . . friendly to everyone . . . faithful Weaver sports fan . . . likes to design fashions . . . choosing secretarial work as career. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Business, F. P. A.; Girls’ League. JOSEPH McGUINNESS Big Joe” ... a tall husky fellow . . . main interest is in the opposite gender! . . . watch out, girls! . . . may don the bell- bottomed-trousered uniform to serve Uncle Sam. Boys’ Club; Leader Corps. MARY McNAMARA Lee” . . . cute and friendly . . . possessor of an excellent figure . . . love those eyes! . . . four years of Latin—ouch! . . . perhaps one of our future teach¬ ers. Girls’ League. RHETA MEASE Reet” . . . blonde, blue eyes, adorable figure, personality plus —well, what else do you need? ... a follower of the high sock fad! ... a future housewife . . . will miss all the crazy times at Weaver!” Girls’ League. MARCIA MERKIN Marsh” ... a slim miss with jet-black hair . . . always willing to lend a hand . . . another of Weaver’s music lovers . . . future teacher . . . high school education was wholesome and enjoyable. F. P. A.; Girls’ League; Latin Club. MARILYN MES KILL Meme . . . energetic, de¬ termined worker . . . easy to get along with . . . flair for dancing . . . music lover . . . indefinite plans for the future. Girls’ League. RHODA MICHELSON A very likable lass ... a whiz on ice skates . . . equally talented with a pair of knitting needles . . . anyone want a pair of socks? . . . hopes to become a legal secretary. Business Club; Girls’ League. JOAN MILLER Joanie” . . . calmness and poise . . . quiet and well-man¬ nered . . . neat appearance . . . friendly and congenial . . . gets along well with everyone . . . usually seen with Peg” . . . plans to work in small office. Clubs: Business, F. P. A.; Girls’ League; Lookout Staff. JUDITH MILLER Judy” . . . quiet, demure, and sweet . . . sunny disposition . . . neat appearance . . . can play the baritone horn as well as she can sew! . . . hopes to attend Brandeis University. Band (Sec.); F. P. A.; Girls’ League. RICHARD MILLER Dick” . . . Weaver’s gift to Camp Sholom ... a real swell guy . . . personality plus friend¬ ship . . . one of Weaver’s busy Beavers . . . quick sense of humor . . . sports and music fan . . . heading for a medical career. Band (Pres.); Boys’ Club; F. P. A.; PORTAL Business Board; Student Council. JOSIE MILLINER Jo” ... a sweet gal with pretty soft brown eyes . . . slightly on the quiet side . . . possesses a lovely singing voice . . . always ready to help . . . a true friend . . . good athlete. Choir; Choraliers; Girls’ League; Glee Club. 44 . . in 25 words or less- why they use Lux! . . ' world news today getting off A Letter to Loretta‘ ’so round, so firm GARY MINER Gar” . . . tall, blond, with a crew-cut ... a typical Joe Col¬ lege” . . . .enthusiastic worker for Junior Achievement ... a gentleman in every sense of the word. Boys’ Club; Student Council; Chairman of Senior Reception Committee. CYNTHIA M1RSKY Cyn” . . . slender and grace¬ ful . . . you can’t help turning around when Cyn goes by! . . . would make a stunning model . . . besides beauty possesses un¬ dying school spirit and unselfish devotion to her work. Cheerleader (Capt.); Dancing Dolls; F. P. A.; Girls’ League; Leader Corps (Treas.); Lookout Circulation Manager; PORTAL Business Board; Honor Society. IRMA MOGIL Irma . . . quiet young miss . . . widely diversified interests . . . dependable worker . . . con¬ templates a teaching career . . . regrets having to leave Weaver . . . a pleasure to know. F. P. A.; Honor Society; Student Council; Girls’ League. AMY MORGAN A newcomer to Weaver . . . noted for her cheerful smile and unconquerable spirit . . . rather quiet, but knows her stuff . . . Amy will get far as a switch¬ board operator. Girls’ League. CAROLE MOSES Car” ... a sparkle in her smile . . . her refreshing youth¬ fulness gives her lots of charm . . . cute and popular . . . an¬ other future secretary . . . had a wonderful time at Weaver. Dramatic Club; F. P. A.; Girls’ League; Lookout Typist. JAMES MURRAY Speedy” . . . friendly person¬ ality . . . always smiling ... a very sincere friend . . . enjoys playing basketball and baseball . . . plans to attend college . . . comment on years at Weaver, best years of my life!” Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Teams: Baseball, Track. MARY MURRAY Bunny” . . . liked basketball games, especially the Leader Corps exhibitions ... a real doll” with plenty of vim, vigor, and vitality . . . whenever there’s ice skating, there’s Bunny” . . . another Beaver bound for busi¬ ness school. Business Club; Cheerleader; Girls’ League; Dancing Dolls. THOMAS NAPARSTEK Nippy” . . . one of the friendliest boys at Weaver . . . mischievous, but seldom pays the penalty! . . .instrumental music his prime interest . . . plans to go to music school and then become a teacher. Band; Orchestra; Student Council. ROBERT O’BRIEN Bob” . . . good looking with smiling Irish eyes . . . very neat dresser . . . friendly and popular with a winning personality . . . likes gymnastics . . . Leader Corps he-man” . . . U Conn bound. Boys’ Club; Leader Corps (Pres.). FREDERICK OLIVER Freddie” . . . genial, likeable, and easy-going . . . quick and agile . . . interested in sports and music ... a superb distance runner ... a good bet in the long run! Choir; Cross-Country; Glee Club; Leader Corps (Vice- Pres.). 46 RICHARD OTTAVIANO Best-Ball” . . . very friendly, easy-going lad . . . easy to know and like . . . athletically inclined . . . enjoys playing golf . . . Weaver: enjoyable, at times”! . . . plans to enter the Air Force. Clubs; Boys’, Letter; Golf, Team. FRANK PAPPALARDO Frank . . . agreable, pleasant, likeable sort of chap . . . always in good humor . . . numerous friends . . . never known to be worried about anything . . . wants to join Air Force. Boys’ Club. BEVERLY PAPPAS Bev” . . . boisterous! . . . good sport . . . striking person¬ ality . . . good-natured, witty, and loads of fun! . . . enjoys drawing . . . hopes to work as a secretary-receptionist. Girls’ League. RICHARD PARASILITI Dick” . . . Weaver’s All- American boy . . . the life of the party . . . very popular with both sexes . . . one of Weaver’s top athletes . . . oh, those muscles! . . . good luck at college. Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Teams: Baseball, Football. PATRICIA PARTYKA Pat” ... a real sport . . . a lot of fun . . . enjoys horse¬ back riding, sports in general . . . plans for future marriage! . . . had her ups and downs at Weaver, but Weaver is still the best school! Girls’ League; Leader Corps. DONALD PATERNOSTRO Ost” . . . one swell guy . . . another of the P ' s” . . . avid card player . . . likes sports and money (?) ... member of the famous circus . . . plans to at¬ tend college, for an education, that is! Clubs: Boys’, Letter (Pres.); Football Team; Marshall. SANDRA PEARL Sandy” . . . friendly sort of girl ... on the quiet side . . . frank . . . neat appearance . . . had lots of fun” at Weaver . . . hopes to attend college. Girls’ League; Clubs: F. P. A., Spanish. FREDERICK PEASE Swish” . . . usually seen but not heard . . . oh! that red hair . . . sincere in all his undertak¬ ings . . . the N. Y. Giants’ most ardent fan! . . ..Weaver enjoyed Fred and vice-versa! Boys’ Club. ROBERT PELLIGRINELLI Pelly” ... a great chum with a perpetual smile . . . the cutest Camera Cutie” . . . mauled them on the gridiron . . . hopes to own a gas station . . . good luck! Boys’ Club; Football Team. BETTY PERCY Bet” ... do or die for the Green team! . . . tall, slim gal who’s always on the go . . . out¬ door type . . . spent enjoyable years at W. H. S. Girls ' League. FRANKLIN PERRY Boot” . . . one of the start¬ ing five! . . . sinks set shots so simply . . . always that big grin . . . future undecided . . . No comment on Weaver - C’mon, Frank, can’t be that bad! Boys’ Club; Basketball Team. RONALD PICCOLO Pic” . . . good looks remind us of a certain movie star! . . . a spectacular halfback on the gridiron . . . idolized by every girl, especially?—one of his best catches! . . . success looks his way. Clubs: Boys’ (Pres.), Letter; Teams: Baseball, Football (Co- Capt.); Marshall. JOSEPH PISCITELLO Rasp” . . . has a quiet manner . . . uses his masterful ingenuity in solving the brain teasers” in math . . . eager at everything. Boys’ Club; Honor Society. EDITH PISETSKY Edie” . . . quiet and unassum¬ ing . . . pleasant disposition . . . always on the qui vive ... al¬ ways her nose in a book (so she says!) . . . hopes to attend junior college. Girls’ League. PHYLLIS PISETSKY Phyl” . . . found a time to be serious and silly! . . . admired for her laughing sense of humor . . . aspires for a teaching career —if that lucky guy doesn ' t come along first! F. P. A.; Girls’ League; Look¬ out Typist; Spanish Club. PATRICIA QUIRK Pat” . . . noted for her blonde poodle haircut . . . friendly gal with quiet mannerisms . . . sense of humor . . . future second grade teacher . . . gracious smile . . . one of Weaver’s girls in white. Girls’ League; Honor Society; Spanish Club; Jr. Prom Com¬ mittee; Leader Corps. THOMAS RADICAN Tom” . . . great guy to have along . . . noted for his antics in the lunchroom . . . TV en¬ thusiast, mechanically and other¬ wise . . . always time for his women! Boys’ Club. MARGARET REILLY Peggy” . . . soft-spoken lass with sparkling eyes and a friend¬ ly manner . . . Arthur Godfrey’s competition on the ukelele! . . . member of the famous Reilly clan . . . always a cheer for her favorite team. Girls’ League. ROSE-MARIE RIBERA Ro” . . . big, beautiful green eyes . . . always ready for a good time . . . screamed herself hoarse at the football games . . . her favorite hobby— writing to Frank”!?! Girls’ League. ROBERT RICE, JR. Big Bob” . . . wonder what brings on the laugh . . . appreci¬ ates almost any joke . . . talk to Bob” and not about the Braves? —impossible! . . . college bound. Clubs: Boys’, Spanish, F. P. A.; Jr. Usher. GAY RICHARD King” . . . tall, blond, and muscular . . . has tendency to get into trouble! . . . excellent sense of humor keeps things going . . . enjoyed everything at Weaver except studying! Oh, well—. VERGA RICHARDSON Poogie” . . . will never for¬ get her experience at Laurel Girls’ State . . . teeming with vitality . . . best hours spent dancing and at parties . . . an¬ other of Weaver’s secretaries-to- be .. . here’s to the lucky boss! Business Club; Girls’ League; Girls’ State. LESLIE RIVKIN Moe” or Les’’ . . . Weaver’s mad chemist . . . hard worker . . . expert on facts and figures (all kinds!) . . . loves girls, parties, and girls! . . . has true fraternity spirit. Band. ALLEN ROATBERG Al . . . swell guy . . . sin¬ cere and honest . . . enjoys play¬ ing the trumpet and baseball . . . spent best years of life at Weaver . . . plans to become a college man. Boys’ Club. GABRIELLE RODRIGUE Gay” . . . always an answer for everything ... a person¬ ality full of life . . . likes travel . . .one of the roving kind . . . charming in every way. Business Club; Girls’ League; Leader Corps; Projection Squad. ELAINE ROHRLICK Elaine ... a twinkle in her eye . . . never lacking in friends . . . outdoor sports enthusiast . . . who said TV would kill movies? Not Elaine! Girls’ League. GERALD ROME Jerry” ... a true friend to all . . . possessor of quiet but sincere nature . . . good sense of humor . . . avid sports fan . . . undecided about future, but sure to be a success in anything. Boys’ Club. GLORIA ROSENBAUM Glor” . . . found the power of words in her excellent poetry . . . a hard worker on the Look¬ out . . . her spirit is as bright as her flaming red hair! Art-Crafts Club; Girls’ League; F. P. A.; Lookout Editorial Board FAY ROSENSHEIN Fay . . . one of the quietest girls in the school . . . likes basketball, baseball, and foot¬ ball . . . says Weaver has given her fun and hard work . . . how about a little improvement in stairway traffic?” Girls’ League. RONALD ROSENTHAL Rosy” . . . has disposition to match his nickname ... a Dodg¬ er fan . . . favorite expression— wait ’til next year!” . . . likes girls and basketball . . . ambition —to be a Certified Public Ac¬ countant. Boys’ Club. JOEL ROTH Joe” . . . an eye for the op¬ posite sex ... a big grin, his trademark . . . one of the gang at Weaver . . . years here just all right; but a senior year without demerits—oh, boy! ! ! Boys’ Club. MICHAEL ROTH Mike” . . . happy-go-lucky . . . a human questionnaire . . . that twinkle in his eye means something’s up his sleeve! . . . plans to go to college. Boys’ Club; F. P. A. GLORIA ROTTINO Glo” . . . possessor of a wonderful personality . . . jet- black hair . . . always on the go . . . ardent photograph collector . . . plans to work in an insur¬ ance office. Business Club; Girls’ League. PHYLLIS RUBENSTEIN Fifi” . . . explosive person¬ ality . . . the great campaigner . . . Phyllis, her clarinet, the band—all inseparable . . . the gift of persuasion (in getting ads!) . . . filled to the brim with dynamic sense of humor. Band; Choir; Glee Club; Girls’ League; Orchestra; PORTAL Bu¬ siness Board; All-State Band and Orchestra; All-New Eng. Band. HARVEY RUDY Harv” . . . big, friendly, easy¬ going guy . . . seemingly peaceful nature . . . enjoys sports . . . wants to be a college student . . . will never forget those fourth period Spanish Classes—(espe¬ cially lunch at 11:48)! Boys’ Club. NICHOLAS RUSSO Nick” . . . the bop king” . . . mischievous and nonchalant . . . noted for his pegged pants and happy-go-lucky attitude . . . likes to work on cars . . . could usually be found in Miss Flem¬ ing’s office! Boys’ Club. DAVID RUTT Dave” . . . real swell guy . . . cute smile . . . congenial fellow . . . seems to get along with Sari quite well! ... a working man after graduation . . . good luck, Dave”. Boys’ Club. INEZ SACK I” or Ine” . . . has a quiet and efficient way of doing things . . . possessor of a chic wardrobe . . . lots of energy . . . sweet and charming . . . wonderful as¬ set to the teaching profession. Clubs: Archery, Art-Crafts, Latin, F. P. A.; Girls’ League; Leader Corps; Honor Society; Jr. Waitress; PORTAL Business Board. RICHARD ST. JEAN Dick” . . . really not a saint! . . . sharp dresser . . . good-look¬ ing fellow . . . oh, those geom¬ etry classes! . . . service or work after graduation . . . eye for the women . . . cute smile . . . affected by homework blues”! Boys ' Club. HARVEY SAKOFSKY Harv” . . . a mixture of brains, wit, smiles, and laughs . . . a part of the inseparable” three . . . the life of the Lookout . . . burned the midnight candles with E. M. for every chem quiz . . . future holds an M. D. deg¬ ree. Clubs: Boys’, Glee; Testator; Honor Society; Choraliers; F. P. A.; Jr. Usher; Lookout Sports Editor; PORTAL Board; Student Council. BENJAMIN SALSBURG Ben” . . . highly intelligent . . . good conversationalist . . . boating, fishing, and swimming, his loves . . . spelling bees not his favorite! . . . future elect¬ rical engineer. Band; Boys’ Club; F. P. A. JOSEPH SANTERSON Joe” . . . blond and good- looking . . . enjoys sports and girls . . . active member in Weaver’s choral groups ... a dashing fellow who makes many- a-girl swoon! . . . headed for college. Choir; Choraliers; Clubs: Boys’, Glee. DOLORES SANTUCCIO Lori” . . . extremely inter¬ ested in a certain Mr. Murphy! . . . cute gal . . .nice clothes . . . hit Hartford with a bang! . . . good insurance material! MAYNARD SCHARR Mickey” . . . the strong, silent type . . . baseball, his favorite recreation . . . knows a car inside and out . . . further schooling his objective . . . Weaver bids farewell to a great guy! Boys’ Club. NANA SCHOEN Nana ... a little on the quiet side—but only in classes! . . . well liked by all . . . takes her work very seriously . . . anyone for a square dance? . . . friend¬ liness with all insures success as a social worker. Girls’ League. MARTIN SCOTT Scotty” ... a friend in need . . . smile for everyone . . .cars provide a big interest . . . (who doesn’t like a Cadillac!) . . . oh, that homework! . . . what a headache! Boys’ Club. ANN SEARS Ann . . . pleasing, soft voice . . . friendly and congenial . . . on the quiet side, but loads of fun . . . gets along well with everyone . . . future plans con¬ sist mainly of traveling. Girls’ League. CYNTHIA SEARS Cyn” ... a little girl with a big storeroom of knowledge . . . only five points from the top! . . . virtuoso on the piano . . . idolized Mickey Mantle and Eddie Fisher! . . . personality plus dimples and cute smile. Clubs: F. P. A., Glee, Spanish; Choir; Honor Society; Girls’ League; Jr. Waitress; Valedic¬ torian. CHARLES SELDEN Charlie” . . . tall, oh so tall! . . . curly black hair . . . always ready with a joke . . . intelligent and alert . . . president of Weaver Branch of St. Louis Cardinals Fan Club! . . . plans college. Boys’ Club; Leader Corps; Cross-Country Team; F. P. A. BEVERLY SIMONS Bev” . . . full of vim and vigor . . . partial to college foot¬ ball ... a true gem — gorgeous as a queen, and rich in friend¬ liness and sparkling with per¬ sonality ... a genuine dancing doll”. Archery Club; F. P. A.; Girls’ League; Jr. Prom Committee; Lookout Business Board. HARRY SKLAR Harry . . . quiet (?) and good- natured . . . very active in Weav¬ er sports . . . got along extremely well in second period study hall —ask the teacher! . . . many friends remember this do or die” Yankee fan . . . college bound Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Teams: Baseball, Basketball (Mgr.), Football. MARSHALL SLAVKIN Marshall . . . has great interest in all types of sports . . . those fifth period astronomy classes! . . . plans naval career . . . liked Weaver despite its being rough at times”. Clubs: Boys’, Letter. GILBERT SLONIM Gil” . . . good-natured fel¬ low . . . seen and not heard (sometimes) . . . tall and dark . . . very congenial . . . enjoys baseball and girls — (who doesn’t?) . . . plans to work after graduation! . . . Weaver is a great school!” Boys’ Club. MARJORIE SMITH Babe” . . . freckle-faced col¬ leen . . . innocent blue eyes . . . neat in every way . . . specialty at tap dancing . . . one of the Bonum Amicus” . . . future spotlights a dancing career. Girls’ League Leader Corps. BEVERLY SOBOL Vivacious Boo Boo” . . . cap¬ tivating laugh . . . easy on the eyes and likes men! . . . who can ask for more? . . . moment to herself?—not Bev” ... if only we gave Oscars for PORTAL slips! Girls’ League; Honor Societ y; J.C.C. Registrar; Jr. Red Cross (Pres.); Lookout Advertising Board; Student Council; Histor¬ ian. NORMA SORRENTINO Norma ... as sweet as they make ’em ... a smile for all . . . pretty and petite . . . tennis —a favorite sport . . . plans working in insurance company after graduation. Girls’ League. RONALD STEVENSON Steve” . . . hearty and ener¬ getic . . . musically inclined . . . one of Weaver’s better clarinet¬ ists . . . had trouble making that 8:30 bell ... at home in the saddle, on a golf course, or on a tennis court! Clubs: Boys’, Glee; Band; Choir; Choraliers; Inter-High Choir. GWENDOLYN STINSON Gwenie” . . . individuality is her trademark . . . good looks and a beautiful wardrobe . . . nursing will be her career . . . her specialty at cooking will surely come in handy for that lucky guy! Girls’ League; Glee Club; Choir. MARILYN SULLIVAN Maril” . . . vivacious little redhead . . . usually seen with another red” . . . well organ¬ ized . . . this gal means business —legal secretary and a hubby! . . . her future years should be as wonderful as the last three! Business Club; Girls’ League; Leader Corps. PATRICIA TERESINO Pat” . . . one of the best- liked gals at Weaver . . . excels in leadership ability ... a very capable young lady—attractive, too . . . loves to roller skate . . . future stenographer . . . snappy eyes! Clubs: Business (Pres.), Glee; Choir; Choraliers; Girls’ League; Leader Corps; Jr. Prom Commit¬ tee; PORTAL Business Board. 53 I EARL THOMPSON Early the Bird” . . . posses¬ ses that Southern determination . . . had a reserved seat in 323 ... a good head on his shoulders . . . capable guy who should do well in college! Boys’ Club. RONALD TULIN Ronnie” . . . tall and slim with that cute grin . . . always two ready eyes for the opposite sex . . . the demerit system—not for him! . . . thought Weaver teachers understanding (and—?) Boys’ Club. EDWARDINE VECCHIOLLA Vicki” . . . ”Hi,hon!” - that’s enjoyable!” - will Weaver ever forget her? . . . known, loved, and always to be remembered from one end of Weaver to the other . . . Weaver Nite and Vicki” - the greatest combo! . . . energy unlimited! Business Club; Leader Corps; Girls’ League (Pres.); Jr. Prom Committee. GAIL WARING Red” . . . fight, fight for the Green and White!” . . . want decorations for the dances? —call Gail! . . . want a singer, an artist, a cute gal with loads of spirit—Gail’s all of them—and more! Clubs: Art-Crafts, Glee; Choir; Inter-High Choir; Girls’ League; Jr. Prom Committee. SHIRLEY WAWRUCK Russian ... a new face in the channels of our TV program . . . conviviality and personality personified . . . smart wardrobe assures us of her success as a designer . . . WHS enjoyed her short visit. DONALD WEISMAN Wise” . . . aptly nicknamed (?) ... school life brought him everlasting chums . . . always on the go! . . . never a serious mo¬ ment . . . will we find him in a B-29 or working with compass and ruler? Boys’ Club. ARTHUR WENTLAND, JR. Arty” . . . calm, cool, and collected ... a real nice guy” . . . plans to make certain of gaining knowledge, wisdom every year . . . met many wonder¬ ful people at Weaver, including teachers! Boys’ Club; Football Team. MARJORIE WENTLAND Margie” . . . makes friends easily and keeps them . . . sweet disposition . . . neat, trim ap¬ pearance . . . intelligent and open-minded . . . always glad to help someone else . . . years at Weaver filled to the brim with activity.” Archery Club (Sec.); Choir; Girls’ League; Honor Society (Sec.); Leader Corps; Lookout Editorial Board. RUTH WESSLER Ruthie” . . . hearty laugh and cute pugnose . . . takes intense pride in all her work ... al¬ ways rushing around to clubs . . . great mental prowess lies behind the devilish gleam in her eyes! Clubs: Art-Crafts, Dramatic (Treas.), F. P. A.; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Jr. Waitress; Lookout News Editor; PORTAL Artist. PARESINA WILLIAMS Parrie” . . . lovely dark eyes . . . quiet and poised . . . always willing to help out . .. sweet personality . . . likes embroidery and dancing . . . should make a nice stenographer for some lucky boss. Girls’ League. 54 SANDRA WILSON Sandy” . . . Weaver was just her own beauty salon at 8:40! . . . well-groomed and well- dressed . . . dancing and design¬ ing major interests . . . full of the devil”—in school as well as out! F. P. A.; Girls’ League; Jr. Prom Committee; Lookout Typ¬ ist; Student Council. DANIEL WOOLWICH Dan” . . . oh, what a man! . . . good-looking and terrific athlete . . . has a sharp shirt for every day in the week . . . genial and good-humored at all times! . . . looking forward to college. Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Teams: Baseball, Football. ALAN WORTMAN Al” ... a bright member of our class . . . helped make many school functions successful . . . lent his originality and wit with many devoted hours to journal¬ istic organizations . . . enthusi¬ astic about sports. Clubs: Boys’, Dramatic, Glee; Choir; Choraliers; F. P. A.; In¬ ter-High Choir; Lookout Ex¬ change Ed.; PORTAL Board; Honor Society; Historian. MICHELLE YUSH Mimi” . . . oh, you kid! . . . big attraction with the opposite sex and we can see why! . . . wants to be a switchboard oper¬ ator . . . School’s still school— but it was fun!” F. P. A.; Girls’ League; Jr. Prom Committee. SANDRA ZELIGMAN Sandy” . . . sugar ’n spice, oh, so nice, that’s Sandy” . . . a loyal Lookout editor . . . our own Dorothy Dix . . . stage- struck young miss who deserves her cherished dramatic career . . . talented in the arts. Clubs: Art-Crafts (Vice-Pres.); Dramatic; F. P. A.; Girls’ League; Lookout Associate Editor; Stud¬ ent Council; PORTAL Artist; Quill and Scroll. GAIL ZIEKY Gail ... a scientifically-mind¬ ed miss with a real liking for math . . . enjoys photography . . . thrives on chile-con-carne! . . . plans medical technology after college. Girls’ League. SETH ZINMAN Zing” . . . always ready with good corny jokes!? . . . intel¬ ligent, conscientious, and sin¬ cere ... a regular Don Juan . . . gifted with the arts of poetry and penmanship (?) ... future in medicine. Clubs: Boys’, Glee; Choir; Inter-High Choir; F. P. A.; Hon¬ or Society (Pres.); Jr. Usher; PORTAL Board; Projection Squad; Student Council. BARRY BOWER Barry ... a tall, lanky fellow . . . casual toward studies . . . delighted when tinkering with radios ... on his way to become a TV repairman. ANTHONY CA SSANO Tony . . . ' Wilbur, the hon¬ est eel-jellier . . . the Latin type . . . terrific personality, lots of fun . . . special interests: swim¬ ming and spear fishing . . . plans college. Clubs: Boys’, Dramatic; Teams: Football, Track; Leader Corps. JUBINESE GRICE Judy” . . . this gal definitely has a sense of humor! — but sometimes not appreciated by her teachers! . . . lots of fun . . . good company . . . avid sports fan, especially for basketball . . . artistic tendencies. Girls’ League. MICHAEL POTENZA Mike” . . . real he-man type . . . outdoor sports a specialty— football and baseball man . . . charter member of the crowd” . . . popular with both sexes. Boys’ Club; Football Team. GRADUATE JOSEPH LABRUNA CLUBS On this channel we get a brief glimpse of clubs at Weaver. These programs star Honor Society tutors, Boys’ Club members, Spanish Club amigos,” and many others. Who are those drooping figures just leaving the building at supper time? Oh, yes—LOOKOUT staff. Going through the studios, we see a Roman banquet in progress, a Leader Corps exhibition, a Dramatic Club rehearsal, and an F.P.A. discussion. These are the Girls’ League officers preparing an assembly, and a Student Council committee planning a dance. Here are some Art-Craft Club enthusi¬ asts designing scenery. Let’s take a closer look. HONOR SOCIETY OFFICERS Seated, left to right: Miss Goodwin, Zinman, Goldberg. Standing: Mr. Darling. JR. CITY COUNCIL Seated, left to right: Johnson, Higgins, Shapiro. Standing: Baron, Andreoli. (Not in picture—Hare.) PROJECTION SQUAD Seated, left to right: J. Madden, Wiggers, Lavenberg, Rodrigue, Lambert. Back Row: Mr. Shea, Smith, Stein, T. Madden, Kedes, Zinman, Ellis, Miss Drescher. Front Row, left to right: J. Hayes, Sears, Sackter, Lundberg, D’Onofrio, Murray, Russo, Baggish, Babineau, Ert- man, O ' Neill. Second Row: Jones, Jackson, Robbins, Barlow, Curtis, Giller, Schecter, D. Hayes, D. Fargo, Brazel, Kennedy. Third Row: Cornelius, Levitz, Guthart, Krantz, Burke, Dunton, O’Brien, Oli¬ ver, Ackerman, J. Fargo, McGuire, God- bout, Mr. Wilson. GIRLS ' LEADER CORPS BOYS ' LEADER CORPS Center: Bonadies. Front Row, left to right: D’Esopo, Comeau, LaPenta, Tine, Grimaldi, Sack, Rodrigue, DeGregorio, Morris, Hendricks, Countryman, Dukes, Marotta, Partyka, Quirk, Lattanzio, Cassarino. Back Row: Moshovos, Grasso, Mandile, Patitucci, Teresino, Epstein, Karpman, Mirsky, Hoffman, Wentland, Manekofsky, Kelly, Sullivan, Smith, Vecchiolla, Grant, Murray. LETTER CLUB Front row, left to right: Kirsch, Pelli- grinelli, Piccolo, Paternostro, Sklar, Mascaro, Murray. Second Row: Alexander, Johnson, Mad¬ den, Cornelius, Clark, Flanagan, Mr. Mooney, Woolwich, Billington, Lang, Parasiliti, Cohn. Seated, left to right: Harrell, Pearl, Sears, Goldberg, Chaet, Blumenthal, Wessler, Manekofsky, Jones. Standing: DeGregorio, Miss Conklin, Quirk, Bonadies, Pisetsky, Rita Kauf¬ man, Rhoda Kaufman, Giller. FOREIGN POLICY ASSOCIATION Seated, left to right: Alexander, Batt, Hendricks, Ellis, Higgins. Standing: Sakofsky, Giller, Miss Mans¬ field, Mirsky, Zinman, Lavenberg, Miller, Wessler, Kedes, Hyman. SPANISH CLUB LATIN CLUB Seated, left to right: Mascaro, Glotzer, Kaufman, D’Esopo, Himmelstein, D ' On- ofrio. Standing: Sack, Sellen, Hyman, Him¬ melstein, Merkin, Hoffenberg, Green- baum, Mr. Hilbert. GIRLS ' BUSINESS CLUB Front Row, left to right: Rodrigue, Sullivan, Teresino, Moshovos, Tine. Second Row: Brink, Haskell, Mandile, Burgie, Rottino, Lattanzio, Grant, Col¬ lins, Bernabeo, Archondis. Standing: Murray, Kelly, Moses, Hig¬ gins, Miller, Dansky, McAuliffe, Rich¬ ardson, Comeau, Michelson. Seated, left to right: Alperson, Moses, Sobol, Zieky. Standing: Pearl, Diamond, Bivins, Long, MacDonnell, Miss DeBartolo. GIRLS ' LEAGUE EXECUTIVE BOARD Seated, left to right: Clark, Grimaldi, Miss Goodwin, Johnson, LaPenta. Standing: DeGregorio, Vecchiolla, Mo¬ shovos, Mandile. JR. RED CROSS DRAMATIC CLUB Seated, left to right: Wortman, Sassano, Moses, Goldberg, Katz, Hoffman, Wess- ler, Cassano. Standing: Berkowitz, Kedes, Hyman, Miller, Sellen, Kamen, Guardiani, Long, Baker, Barrett, Zeligman, Mr. Bronstein. ART-CRAFTS CLUB Kneeling, left to right: Zeligman, Karp- man, Shapiro, Bivens. Second Row: Kossoff, Rosenbaum, Mac- Donnell, Goldstein, Miss Piccard, Mr. Peru, Miss Erickson, McAuliffe, Guard¬ iani, Regan, Ploss. Back Row: Greenspon, Goldstein, Jones, Kamen, Slonim, Barron, Giller, Batt, Cohn, Soucy, Frank. JUNIOR USHERS Left to right: Feldman, Fuchs, Ellis, Salzberg, Katz, Baggish, Rice, Zinman, Goldenberg, Rudy. ARCHERY CLUB Left to right: Miss Whitney, Alperson, Cohen, Sack, Simons, Baker, Went- land, Dehm, Lavenberg. LOOKOUT STAFF Seated, left to right: Zeligman, Green¬ berg, Higgins, Mirsky, Kaufman. Second Row: Alperson, Kamen, Stone, Rosenbaum, Giller, Wessler, Epstein, Wentland. Third Row: Mr. Twiss, Wortman, Al¬ exander, Karpman, Barrett, Sakofsky, Mr. Coracci. CHEERLEADERS Front Row, left to right: DeGregorio, LaPenta, Mirsky, Moshovos, Israel. Back Row: Epstein, Harrell, Evans, Eady, Manekofsky. i 1 f f ifLAb A. diM sii jBr Sriajfeg i s±lPr � Sf , ' T.1 ■j 4« _ MB _ ... x ig r 1 ■ $s -4-H i 4 «t§s ■fc-Vr - iQH I 9Bef hB js fl HW ’ J l - ' v j|� W: ,. r . : ' ■ ' £■■ � «S?T J [ f jRHT - V- ; H f| HjK Wsssm - AMm • x?m Weaver Outclasses Hillhouse for Title BASKETBALL TEAM Kneeling, left to right: Harris, Perry, Keitt, Hartfield, Kelliher. Standing: Reilly, Jefferson, Roisman, Brown, Pollack, Mr. Horvath. Gt A Vv e ot ■ eVSP ' - e « 5 st ' W ;a4e ( ‘ -n G a t 0r V� mlC th Vi «o ry a , stu bhorr ' °Uhfh Quart, 1 ti e n Quarter Stla Ppiiig a ,?o Quintet% Ranks with Best m Weaver Whips Bulkeley ! 68 Weaver Beats H.P.H.S. for City Series Sweep Ron Harris Cynthia flies! Frank Perry Frank Keitt Ted Jefferson Jack Hart field BASKETBALL The 1953-54 basketball season saw, among other things, the return of the City Championship to the Green and White, and the end of the Trinity Field House jinx. At the beginning of the season, the Beaver-Cats,” as they will be known in history, originated a startling full court press which bewildered all opponents except Bristol, which caught the Green and White on an off-night and squeeked by with a 61-57 victory to hand the Beavers their lone defeat of the regular season. At the outset of the 1954 C.I.A.C. Class A Basketball Tournament, it was obvious that the Beavers were one of the top contenders for the state crown, but few people, except Weaver rooters, considered them a serious threat to highly respected Hillhouse. The Big Green drew Crosby, number 9 in a field of 18, and went right to work to sharpen up their bullet-like attack. With one of their best games of the season, the team swamped Crosby, 83-60. Then, even New Haven sportswriters kept a wary eye on this up and coming team. The game against Hall High (62-41), while not so impressive as the Crosby opener, still kept Weaver’s hopes for the state championship alive, and for the first time in many years ' the Northenders were represented in the semi-finals. Filled with revenge for their only loss of the season, the Fabulous Five” stormed into the New Haven Arena to meet Bristol. As the game progressed, it was all but certain that the Maroon and White was no match for Weaver. Thrilled with the thought of reaching the New England Tourney, Weaver fans kept chanting We’re going to Boston! ”, and with the final gun, their dreams came true! No matter how successful the team had been so far, the true test was against Hillhouse, a perennial favorite. Like a team of professionals the Beaver Court-Cats” combined their talents to rout the astonished Academics 58-42 and to make Connecticut history. The Weaver team of Captain Jack Hartfield, Frank Perry, Frank Keitt, Ted Jefferson, and Ron Harris had become the 1954 Connecticut State Champions! Despite the efforts made by certain Connecticut officials, Weaver was paired with Hillhouse for the first round of the New England Class A Tournament. Just as the Beavers sought revenge from Bristol, the only team to beat them, so the Acs attempted to avenge their only loss and succeeded before a crowded Boston Garden. In a rough one, the Big Green, possibly tensed up, was unable to stop Coach Bender’s combination. Northend fans witnessed their first major basketball disappointment of the season! FOOTBALL TEAM Front Row, left to right: Douglas, Sklar, Wentland, Cornelius, Woolwich, Mascaro (co-capt.), Piccolo (co-capt.), Lambert, Potenza, Lang, Pelligrinelli, J. Madden. Second Row: Szarek, T. Madden, Borden, Nobile, W. Coleman, Mikulski, DeGruttola, Reilly, Dakin, R. Coleman, Flanagan, Lowndes, Clarke. Third Row: Regan, Goldman, Barlow, Nielsen, Weisman, Fanelli, Druckman, Cramer, A. Barlow, Jones, Lee. Fourth Row: Fradiani, Frankel, Miller, Weiss, SakolofT, Thompson, DiBella, Hart, Rondinone. Back Row: Scharaga, T. Cramer, Huey. FOOTBALL Despite an overall 3-5 record, the 1953 Weaver football season was highlighted by many a thrill which would please the most critical rooter. At the opening of the season, the Big Green, sparked by the lightning speed of Ron Piccolo and the stiff line backing of Carm Mascaro, copped two easy wins over East Hartford and Hall High. But on the following Saturday, the Beavers came up against their first powerful opponents in the New London Whalers. As the spectators filed out of Batterson Field, the scoreboard showed that the Green and White had met its first defeat. The Weaver line, like melted butter, fell prey to the strong defensive tactics of New Britain, Manchester, Bulkeley, and finally H. P. H. S. in the annual Turkey Day classic. How¬ ever, a battling Beaver backfield of Piccolo, Cornelius, Paternostro, and Borden proved successful in crushing a weak Norwich eleven. In the final analysis, an optimistic atti¬ tude can be taken from the fact that where points were lacking, good sportsmanship and undying spirit prevailed. 72 . . . three cheers for the Weaver Band . . . . . . planning new strategy ' . . . . Weaver Weaver Weaver Weaver Weaver Weaver Weaver Weaver SEASON SUMMARY .14 East Hartford .19 Hall . . 6 New London .13 New Britain .14 Norwich . . 7 Bulkeley . .13 Manchester . . 0 Hartford . .. . where’s that ball going? . . . . 8 . 0 .15 .19 . 6 .26 .23 .21 . . . limbering up before the fray! . . . . . . Heads! We’ll receive! . . . ACTION GRIDIRON CROSS-COUNTRY Coached by Mr. Colin Wilson, the 1953-54 cross-country team displayed a lightning attack to gain a splendid 6-1 mark for the season. Paced by the com¬ bination of brothers James and Bob Murray, John Fargo, and Ron Beiderman, the Beaver Harriers worked together to sweep the Greater Hartford Invitational Meet for the first time in many years. DUAL MEETS (Low score wins) Weaver . .25 Bristol . 30 Weaver . .16 Woodrow Wilson ... .39 Weaver 19 Middletown 36 Weaver . 15 Bulkeley . .... 40 Weaver .24 East Hartford 31 TRIANGULAR MEET Weaver 46 Manchester 28 ' Windham 46 74 SPRING SPORTS TRACK TEAM Front Row, left to right: Fargo, Jackson, McGuire, Douglas. Back Row: Mr. Wilson, Alexander, DeGruttola, Reilly, Wade. TENNIS TEAM Left to right: Mr. Aitken, Hurwitz, Stein, Socher, Wachtel, Cohn, Satell, Himmelstein, Mr. Steeves. w ■- GIRLS ' SPORTS The first glimpse that the 3rds” got of W.H.S.—TV Female Cav.alcade of Sports” was in their first weeks of gym classes, where (after the first few days of confusion!) they found themselves participating in archery, ping-pong, shuffleboard, and tumbling. After-school sports started and the Spring of 1952 found many playing in the softball tournament. Sport Night was introduced to them and many took an active part. Blue Team members were vic¬ torious over the Green that year. A few found themselves members of the Girls’ Leader Corps by the end of the year (scared stiff to lead the seniors!!). As Juniors many more became G.L.C. members (oh, those red socks!), and they helped organize the autumn activities of horseshoes and volleyball. The after-school ping-pong tournament was a successful one. Sport Night rolled around again as exciting as ever with the Green Team winning over the Blue after five years of defeat! As soon as this excitement died down, the Girls’ Leader Corps elected Patricia Bonadies as their president and Janet Epstein, Cynthia Mirsky, and Rose Marie Co meau to other club offices. The girls were installed at the successful annual spring tea in the clubroom. 1953-1954 was a year of many memorable events. The Leaders welcomed the sophomores and freshmen in the gym at an after-school playday. Exercises under the direction of Miss Barbara Wulbrede, practice teacher at Springfield College, were one of the highlights in the gym classes, (oh, those aches!) The Girls’ Leader Corps planned its first assembly program to install new members. Dr. Ruth Evans of Spring- field College and Mr. Joseph Gargan, director of physical education in Hartford, were present. Cynthia Mirsky and Barbara DeGregorio were elected captain and manager of the cheerleaders. Another colorful Sport Night found Arline Grimaldi leading the Blue Team and Edwina Vecchiolla, captain of the Green. The successful annual outing of the Girls’ Leader Corps brought down the curtain on our W.H.S.— TV Sports program. SMOKING NO MOKING w M S ' ctjm ■ THE PORTAL scrapbook which will always recall to every Beaver the days at dear old Weaver High” is incomplete without this intermission on our TV channels to highlight the events of the past three years. Let’s turn the dial way back when we first entered as wee-bitty” sophomores. Weaver was like a labyrinth, filled with great big juniors and seniors to whom we looked up. But as the years rolled by, we grew, too, and we came to know every nook and corner in this three-floored edifice which became to most of us a second home.” The first place that will immediately come to the mind of each of us is the auditorium. The curtain is rising—it’s the Dancing Dolls . . . the Dancing Beauties next! . . . Madame Ali Baba and her crystal ball! Oh, yes . . . will we ever forget Weaver Nite, the gay musicale of the year? Weaver certainly had great talent . . . didn’t she? Mr. DeVaux, the director, Miss Best on the make-up, Miss Goodwin, and Mr. Bronstein all deserve a round of applause for giving so much to make Weaver Nite the Toast of the Town.” If Weaver Nite wasn’t in the auditorium, it was a rally. There are the Weaver cheerleaders dressed in the immortal green and white. Bingo, bingo . . . bingo, bingo, bingo that’s our lingo . . . fight-fight! You bet . . . those were the days! Weaver’s spirit beat them all! Although we never brought home the Turkey during our stay,” each Beaver gained the essentials for success . . . good sportsmanship and fair play. Weaver’s auditorium was the center of events . . . Boys’ Club assemblies . . . Senator Bush . . . Christmas-Hanukah program . . . Honor Society initiations . . . Student Council in¬ augurations . . . Girls’ League activities. Weaver should be proud of her organizations that have contributed so much to keep her name on top.” Every part of Weaver became a part of every Beaver . . . the cafeteria . . . twenty- minute lunches . . . never a place to sit! In our junior year the gym was the scene of our Junior Prom, with Ronnie and Arline as King and Queen. A fabulous dance which took us right into Gay Paree . . . remember? Next came the Goodwill, Victory Hop, Mid-Winter and then . . . the Senior Reception, the gala event of them all! The class of ’54 had a great bunch of kids on its roll. Peggy Higgins and the other editors who stayed until 8:00 to put out The Lookout” of which we were so proud . . . Vicki and her Hi, hon” . . . always to be remembered . . . Bob Alexander and his camera . . . Pat Bonadies our representative for the DAR award. How can we forget? . . . the Blue and Green teams on Sport Night fighting it out to the end . . . Rheta Mease and her longies” . . . Donnie Hare the great JCC campaigner ... Jo Cassarino’s sparkling voice . . . Phyllis Goldstein’s flying fingers on the ivories . . . Cynthia Sears’ all A” report cards . . . Weaver’s ’54 basketball team’s shining record . . . Boys’ Leaders Corps exhibitions at half time . : . Hollis Goldberg’s beautiful poems . . . Sandy Goldstein’s caricatures . . . the Jr. Faculty Tea (girls!) . . . honor studies . . . mid-years . . . report cards . . . 8:30 bells ... all combining to make those years the best! But the time has come to sign off. Dances, parties, our teachers, the thrills of the Weaver games, Mr. Aitken, Mr. Melrose, Miss Goodwin, Class Nite, and graduation will remain deep within our hearts. The portals close behind us, leaving there the memories of three wonderful years! 80 SPOTLIGHT April in Paris” Gala Event of 1953; 1. Piccolo and A. GrimaMi (J’O ' 1 ' W(l rA Elects Officers; I Five Fleeted from Hartford Junior City Coyne I ---- ‘ ---- To __ Alexander Elected to BeOl Tr - fead Student Council (- ' OptllFS dt r 7V Senator fin oh _r . — Over 300 Weaverites Attend Football Hop Bush Speaks at Weaver • V v-O ’ % ' 4 x Gol dstei, anel Discusses “Brotherhood At Weaver grees That Brotherhood is Reality Here .vo c V at Bonadies is Selected Candidate for DAR «cT -- to Can v Spirits Zoom With Wami nf Y ati onnlA P,t Nile Ratty at WHS of W “Verio, 7—7 TT !! ( -leavers Cnjoy Molly J4op Goodvii —— rrimaldi Jlffr ' 110 ' ? Elected to Class V ct£ c°- Cap,ainl % M ambert Preside t Of Goodwill Formal Green Team Triumphs in 1953 t -XoAc -s 4Q£AL Gt-RL. She should have Bev Simons’ dancing ability Carol Hendricks’ hair Margie Smith’s nose Sue Karpman’s eyes Elaine Manekofsky’s complexion Dorothy Billington’s athletic ability Josephine Cassarino’s voice Sandra Goldstein’s dimples Juanita Jackson’s figure Hollis Goldberg’s poise Peg Krauss’ clothes Elayne Greenspon’s artistic ability Janet Epstein’s personality Marylou Mandile’s sense of humor Rhoda Kaufman’s sincerity Sari Friedman’s school spirit Judy Hyman’s vocabulary Pat Quirk’s blush Mary Marotta’s giggle Phyllis Baggish’s smile He should have Joe Kelliher’s dancing legs Charles Selden’s hair Don Hare’s new nose Tom Barrett’s eyes Gary Miner’s plaid vest Jack Hartfield’s athletic ability Herbert Benson’s voice James Godbout’s dimples James Kirsch’s physique Alan Fuchs’ poise Alvin Goldstein’s clothes Ben Grimes’ artistic ability Harry Sklar’s personality Harvey Sakofsky’s sense of humor Frank Keitt’s sincerity William Holloway’s school spirit Seth Zinman’s vocabulary Alan Wortman’s originality Bryan Gunning’s brogue Dan Woolwich’s smile 82 ' XI, - mf r i r i A 1 t ... V’-.t.ll I- 44 Ean B FflRv Z«A T Q oSc v ’-- -a . hW-jf 5 1 HP k ' ▼ ' W4 V V fH s .9 B IfB fl ■ ||! v fir y;fiL PARTIES . . . so women do all the talking? . . . Jan and Sue practice for future work! ... 1 good to the last drop . . . . .. how’s this for service? ... I M ill PARTIES Vicki takes care of her g Two sugars, please . . . . . . one man’s family . . . anyone for tea and crumpets? WEAVER NITE Your Show of Shows fixing up what nature didn’t provide . . . only time will tell; Madame Ali Babi . The direction that brought perfection ASSEMBLIES get out the old green sweater with the big white letter” ... the Senate comes to Weaver . ... elbow room only ... Hi FAREWELL TO WEAVER We bid farewell to all that we have known; We know not where the golden years have flown. Now only cherished memories remain Of the youth that we can never know again. The years go by, yet everyone recalls The echo of our laughter in the halls, The rush to lunch, exams, each swinging door— The familiar things that will be ours no more. Weaver, we bid you now a fond good-bye, Our loyalty to you will never die; We will recall, in everything we do That the best years of our lives were spent with you. Fancy flying between the halves! DANCING DOLLS Front Row, left to right: Bonadies, Baker, Ter- esino, Murray, Moshovos, Wilson. Second Row: Dukes, Simons, Mirsky, Morris, Hoffman, DeGregorio. Lennie ' DANCING BEAUTIES Kneeling, left to right: Kravitz, Kelliher, Gold¬ stein, Nobile, Katon. Standing: Parasiliti, Sklar, Paternostro, Piccolo Roth. ■■ -sr . . . three minutes to beat the clock” . . . getting in ship shape” for the next show . . . ... two for the money” ... .. and so to sleep again” . . . . .. Santa’s surprise packages . . . .. Ron announcing what’s next on the program . . . boosters give wonderful reception those muscles ain’t from sewing! no, the school didn’t burn down! SPONSORS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Portal Board wishes to express its sincerest appreciation to all those who helped make this pro¬ duction possible For the background material we say thank you” to Mr. Preu and those talented artists, Elayne Greenspon, Sandra Goldstein, Dorothy Dehm, Ruth Wessler, and Sandra Zeligman. We are greatly indebted to Mr. Jack Brown of O’Toole and Sons, our illustrious printer. To Mr. Robert Cunningham we send a special vote of thanks for his many special favors. And our deepest gratitude goes to those expert typists, Betty Collins, Barbara Hoffman, and Marylou Mandile. Also we express our thanks to Robert B. Alexander, photographer, for his efforts on behalf of The Portal. It is truly a privilege to acknowledge Mr. F. Eliot Larrabee, Editorial Board adviser, and Mr. John A. 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Best Wishes to Our Fellow Classmates Izzy Stein Len Shecter Vic Moses Ben Stowe How Smith Ron Rosenthal Lew Weinstein Ron Himmelstein Art ' Blumberg Seth Zinman Loyld Fraunglass Dan Greife Marty Nemirow Sam Himmelstein Burt Miller Ben Salsburg Charlie Seldon Bob Alexander Jerry Dressier Al Fuchs Nort Berkowitz Steave Osit 100 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF ' 54 THANK YOU FOR YOUR FINE SUPPORT THE WEAVER HIGH STUDENT COUNCIL BEN ' S FRUIT SHOP 1275 Albany Ave. Tel. JA 7-2810 Fruif Baskets a Specialty Best of luck to My Photogenic Classmates BOB, THE PHOTOG. GENERAL TV SERVICE CO. 658 Blue Hills Ave. Compliments of THE SHOE RACK 1229 Albany Avenue Exclusively A Service Organization Telephone CH 2-9389 1. POST LADIES TAILOR AND FURRIER 1150 Albany Ave. Phone CH 7-8704 101 102 Compliments of GIRLS ' BUSINESS CLUB WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1954 Compliments of BONNIE ' S INN Bristol, Conn. LUX, BOND GREEN, INC Compliments of Established 7 908 SALON OF BEAUTY 655A BLUE HILLS AVE. Phone CH 2-5085 JEWELERS AND SILVERSMITHS JACK ' S PHARMACY 70 PRATT ST. HARTFORD, CONN. JACK KRIWITSKY, CLASS 35-B ALBANY AVE. COR. VINE STREET THE CAPEN PHARMACY M. Willens, Registered Pharmacist, Prop. 342 CAPEN ST. COR. VINE ST. 103 Best Wishes to the CLASS OF 1954 ORCHID FLORIST Phone JA 7-6421 1181 MAIN STREET OUR CONGRATULATIONS THE CLASS OF 1954 CROWN SUPER MARKET 620 Albany Ave. Hartford, Conn. ‘pcdten ‘S%u4Ae BRUSHES FOR EVERY HOUSEHOLD AND INDUSTRIAL USE THE FULLER BRUSH CO. HARTFORD 2, CONN. THE BLUE HILLS DELICATESSEN 1278 Albany Ave. EXTENDS BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF ' 54 104 THE JULIUS BAGGISH BAKERY, INC. 198 WINDSOR STREET 1270 ALBANY AVENUE 15 NEW PARK AVENUE Compliments of Compliments of A. WORTMAN SONS, INC. EPSTEIN BROS. 1671 MAIN STREET 2399 MAIN STREET Congratulations to Class of ' 54 Compliments of WILSON ' S VARIETY STORE Heimovitch Brothers Furniture Co. 1770 MAIN STREET 440 Front Street Famous For Prescriptions Compliments of SHERMAN PHARMACY SLESS PHARMACY 1279 ALBANY AVENUE 461 BLUE HILLS AVE. Compliments of MODERN DRUG 657 BLUE HILLS AVENUE Compliments of A FRIEND MAYRON ' S BAKERY Compliments of Famous for Quality AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 1344 ALBANY AVENUE 100 Airport Road § 105 Congratulations and the best of luck! We at Loring are proud of the part we have had in helping to make your classbook a permanent reminder of your school years, recording with photo¬ graphs one of the happiest and most exciting times of your life! We hope that, just as you have chosen us as your class photographer, you will continue to think of Loring Studios when you want photographs to help you remember other momentous days to come! When you choose Loring portraits, you are sure of the finest craftsmanship at the most moderate prices! LORING 0 STUDIOS New England ' s Largest School Photographers THE WEAVER BOYS ' CLUB Extends Best Wishes to THE CLASS OF 1954 ART CLOTHES SHOP Men ' s Clothing and Furnishings Compliments of the • Sportswear for Students Men ' s Wear with an Art WEAVER HIGH BOYS ' Also LETTER CLUB Specializing in TO Formal Clothes Renting for Students THE CLASS OF 1954 1069 MAIN ST. HARTFORD, CONN. Tel. JA 7-2023 107 FRANK AND BOB ' S SERVICE TUNE-UPS REPAIRING BATES and KLINKE ROAD SERVICE Frank Scavetta — Bob Silvester Manufacturing Jewelers Hartford 12, Conn OFFICIAL JEWELERS FOR I. ROSENSTEIN OF WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL 104 Barbour St. Tel. CH 7-1512 STRICTLY KOSHER MEAT MARKET Courteous Service — Quality Meats ATTLEBORO, MASS WEAVER 108 BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF ' 54 THE BOYS 7 LEADER CORPS § BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL AND HAPPY FUTURE TO THE CLASS OF 7 54 THE WEAVER DRAMATIC CLUB 109 PINTS CONES SHAKES DAIRY QUEEN 1 1287 Albany Avenue Hartford, Conn. 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