Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1956 volume:

WtAVER HIGH SCHOOL MARTCORO CONN FORE Ladies and Gentlemen, the newes: and most modern rocketship of the year 1956, The T. S. Weaver,” is ready to take off on its first flight into the un¬ explored heights of the future. Just a few more short minutes, after three eventful years of waiting and prepara¬ tion! Those three years won’t be for¬ gotten, however, if the PORTAL Board has succeeded in its work. Through pic¬ tures, write-ups, an d the very latest style artwork, we hope you’ll always remember your classmates and teachers and the events that you’ve shared with them: the assemblies, that were always inspiring and enlightening; the dances, that transformed the gym into a scene of captivating, regal splendor; the warm feeling after cheering a Weaver football, basketball, or baseball team to victory; and then, the weeks, the months, the marking periods of classes that now seem to have flown by fairly The warm feeling after cheering . .. WORD quickly. Of course, at the time our studies might have seemed tiresome and the results not too spectacular, but the realization of having completed a long and sometimes arduous task is al¬ ways rewarding. In appreciation of these past high school years the PORTAL Board has attempted to s how how they will influence the modern man as he moves ahead into the future. His knowledge will enable the modern man to live in comfort and happiness. As a scientist he will invent wonderful new drugs; as an engineer he will provide streamlined cars and appliances; as a lawyer or judge he will help men re¬ tain the strength of morals taught by the priest or the rabbi; as a parent he will endow his children with the will to improve upon these, his own humble beginnings. But now, let’s go, Class of 1956 — the future awaits us! — H. L. S. — Captivating regal splendor!” Tiresome . . . and not too spectacular!” DEDICATION As we, the graduating cl ass of 1956, end our high school careers and prepare to embark up¬ on life’s journey into the future, we dedicate this, our classbook, to Weaver High School. It is certain that, in no small way, this school has helped to mold us into not only what we are today, but also into what we shall succeed in becoming even fifty years from now. The teach¬ ers of Weaver High School have sought to imbue in us, their students, the desire to ac¬ complish worthy tasks, to strive towards our goals with complete and unrelenting stead¬ fastness. Should not the value of our high school education also be measured in the knowl¬ edge gained of our fellowmen? Here Weaver High School truly excels, for inside its portals a spirit of friendliness and cooperation is most obvious — a spirit which is so much a part of this graduating class today. That we may pay tribute to Weaver High for having opened so many gateways to the future, we, the Class of 1956, hereby dedicate this year’s Portal to our Alma Mater! MR. WILLIAM F. AITKEN As the graduating class of 1956 for the last time passes through the portals of Weaver High, we pause to bid a fond farewell to our beloved principal and friend, Mr. William F. Aitken. A heartfelt thank you” hardly seems enough for all the loyal devotion Mr. Aitken has shown to our school and the students. Al¬ ways sympathetic and understanding, he has guided us with a strong, but gentle hand, im¬ parting his wisdom to all who ask, but always speaking with us, not at us. Yes, our principal has always been father, counselor, and friend, willing to help when help was needed, en¬ courage when hope was gone, and give sound advice for which we will always be grateful. As the portals of Weaver close behind this gradu¬ ating class, another crop” of grateful students joins the ranks of those who will always re¬ member our principal, Mr. William F. Aitken. STUDENT COUNCIL EXECUTIVE BOARD Seated, left to right: Tine, D’Esopo, Barton, Mascaro. Standing: Reardon, Miss Roche, Bar- low, Mr. Aitken. Not in picture: Andreoli, Pres. 8 MR. EZRA MELROSE Thoughts of Weaver will bring different memories to each of us. Without exception, however, we will all recall Mr. Ezra Melrose, our vice-principal. His combination of sterling qualities has endeared him to all of us. He is an able scholar, administrator, teacher, counsel¬ lor, but most of all, he is our friend. Through¬ out our years at Weaver, Mr. Melrose exhibited a keen interest in us and our problems. He was always ready to come to our aid. For the con¬ stant vigil he maintained at all school events we will always be grateful. Truly, when we look back on our years at Weaver, Mr. Melrose will stand out in our minds. BOYS’ CLUB EXECUTIVE BOARD Seated, left to right: Egan, Barlow, Fanelli, Barton. Standing: Mr. Thomas, Clarke, Kramer, Countryman, Murray, Mr. Melrose. MISS ANITA K. ROCHE To Miss Anita K. Roche, our Dean of Girls, we bid a fond farewell. Although she has been at Weaver for only one year, Miss Roche has worked her way into the hearts of many. A friendly smile, untiring helpful¬ ness, and a warm sincerity are her trade¬ marks. Her beneficial guidance and en¬ couraging faith have given hope and hap¬ piness to many Weaverites. We the class of ’56 have been indeed fortunate in having such an unselfish person to aid us in pre¬ paring for the future. And so to Miss Roche, we extend a heartfelt thank you.” GIRLS’ LEAGUE EXECUTIVE BOARD Seated, left to right: Tine, Gitlen, Clark, Madden. Standing: Miss Roche, Bonazelli, Lang, Vallera, Miss Johnston. jeyik, I mif 1 p ;r gw W wflj % f. . - JB mm i: t i - ‘ A C i ||!. 10 WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL As members of this fine community, we are fortu¬ nate in having this striking scene in our midst as a constant reminder of the three memorable years we have spent as a part of Weaver High School. Its per¬ fect symmetrical structure, with its glistening light walls, offset by azure skies and surrounded by a sea of emerald, paint a refreshing picture of the whole¬ some atmosphere in which we have gained the knowl¬ edge and guidance needed to build richer and fuller lives. With pride and the deepest admiration we will always regard Weaver as the sanctuary of our youth and the inspiration for our future. PORTAL Editorial Board Seated, left to right: Berkowitz, Kamins, Fanelli, Solomon, Steinman, Seidman. Standing: Stevenson, Kollman, Pedemonti, Cagan, Himelstein, Evans, Madden, Barrett, Mr. Larrabee. THE PORTAL EDITOR Nicholas Fanelli ASSOCIATE EDITOR Helene Solomon TYPISTS Carole Rice Barbara Wychodil Jo-Ann Zwarick FACULTY ADVISORS F. Eliot Larrabee John A. Alibrio PORTAL Business Board Seated, left to right: Kosoff, Burton, Yush, Rinaldi, Mascaro, Ploss, Allen. Standing: Johnson, Zetoff, Barlow, Rudin, Goldstein, Gibbs, Jacobs, Mr. Alibrio. JOHN A. ALIBRIO Machine Shop Supreme in machine shop skills. CHARLES A. ANDREWS Guidance, Mechanical Drawing Amicable fellow, always ready to help. WALTER C. ASCHENBACH English I’ll make a note of it.” CATHERINE S. BAILEY English Eyes as blue as the sky plus a sunny smile. RUSSELL D. BAKER Biology For example ...” JOSEPH B. BEIDLER Physical Education Anticipate the count.” R. JEANNINE BELISLE Biology, Mathematics A friendly Hi” for everyone. HARRIET D. BEST Guidance, History Ironed out problems of many confused seniors! SAMUEL BRONSTEIN Algebra, Geometry I tell the jokes in this class.” 14 MARION A. CASE Stenography, Typing Sound business background assured. ROBERT P. CUNNINGHAM Office Practice Always ready with a witty remark. MARIE V. DeBARTOLO Ancient History History taught by Weaver ' s wardrobe expert. GENEVIEVE W. CONKLIN Spanish, Latin All right, class.” MILLARD S. DARLING Guidance You honor students should set the example.” ALBERT DeBONIS English Chief director of all school dramatic productions. NICHOLAS C. CORACCI Shorthand, Typing No erasing, and don’t strike over.” MERRILL P. DAVIS Science Now let me have your reaction.” REGINALD G. DeVAUX Music Oi Givalt!” 15 JOSEPH P. DOUGHERTY Business Small in statue, but makes himself known! JEAN DOWNEY Librarian Most helpful in her quiet businesslike ways. MRS. SYLVIA D. DRAGAT Home Economics Manners are supreme. PRISCILLA DRAKE History Who, when, where, and why?” MAE DRESCHER History She knows her history! ! KENNETH F. DYER Earth Science Weaver’s new mink expert. PAUL W. EUKERS Did you hear about the one who ... ?” MARGARET A. FLEMING Math Have a napkin?” GLADYS L. GAGE English, Civics Conscientious and thorough. 16 ELIZABETH L. GAMMONS Home Economics Beautiful clothes and warm personality combined. JOE R. GORDON Guidance, Math Easy manners and friendly ways. GEORGE F. HALFORD Commercial Subjects Excuse the lady, please.” ELIZABETH B. HASELTON Librarian Library benefited by her quiet efficiency. JOSEPH S. HILBERT Latin Trat-ta-trat-trat-trat!!! HOWARD P. HILL Machine Shop Welcome, Mr. Hill! DOROTHY E. HOOD English You know your English when you’re finished! CHARLES F. HORVATH Physical Education Everybody takes a shower! MARIE A. JOHNSTON French Taisez-vous. Toute de suite!” 17 F. ELIOT LARRABEE English Warmly respected and admired by all. ROBERT E. LAVENBURG Biology Well, didn’t I say so?” MARY G. LEVY Elistory, Guidance Sweet and quiet ways. LILLIAN M. MANSFIELD History Sincerely interested in her pupils’ achievements. NORBERT L. MATTESON Sciences Are teacher’s looks responsible for large classes? JOHN B. McGILL Democracy Keep it quiet over there.” ALICE J. McGILLICUDDY Business We’ll have a five minute timing now.” ALLAN B. MOONEY History, Physical Education The strong, silent type. FRANCES L. MULLANS Spanish Give a synonym for it.” 18 DOROTHY PICKARD Art As colorful as her artistry. MONA G. O’HARA English Let me see your pass!” G. WILLIAM SAXTON Math Stay with it. CLAIRE NORTON Social Worker Ironed out numerous problems! ESTHER PHILIPS French Tuck it into your heads.” ELIZABETH SAWYER Chemistry Apples are to apples as pears are to pears. JOHN F. SHEA English, Guidance Twinkling eyes accompanied by a warm smile. 19 G. HAPGOOD PARKS Physics To all intents and purposes.” JOHN D. PREU Art Paints joy with his heart of gold. CLAYTON F. SHUFELT Orchestra Mr. Music personified. FRANK J. STEEVES Industrial Arts, Driver Education A good driver is a safe driver.” ANN E. TAYLOR Math Dainty and petite, often mistaken for a Weaverite! GEORGE P. THOMAS History School is best with no pupils in it.” ROBERT L. TWISS English Efficient and tireless worker. FRANK M. VanSCHAACK English Quiet, serious, and sincere. CLAYTON E. WAHL Band A regular guy” with plenty of pep. WILLIAM R. WARING Commercial Subjects You’re right until we prove you’re wrong.” ELEANOR M. WHITNEY Physical Education Her whistle is her right hand companion. 20 COLIN T. WILSON Physical Education Able adviser of Boys’ Leader Corp. BERNARD ZAWISA Art A welcomed newcomer to Weaver. MARY E. FLEMING — Nurse ELVIRA M. LORD —English Lillian Kaprove Marjorie H. Sexton Agnes E. Sinnott OFFICE STAFF J. Howard Williams Mrs. Clara E. Worthington Mrs. Rose C. Yush For the Blue or the Green? JASPER HOWARD I May we show you to your seats? eaVer out front- as usual! ’ pOSSV Cootemp ting the -numerous ibU ' vtves ' - 22 Seated, left to right: Ploss, Solomon, Mascaro, Andreoli, Steinman, Evans, Murray. Standing: Barrett, Aron, Gibbs, Lowndes, Rinaldi, Brown, Fanelli, Fradianni, Clarke. CLASS OFFICERS CLASS OFFICERS President . Thomas Andreoli Treasurers Ronald Clarke, Emilia Mascaro Chairman Reception Committee . Betty Ploss Chairman Senior Banquet . Irwin Brown Historians Nicholas Fanelli, Lorraine Evans Prophet . Edward Aron Prophetess . Ann Murray Testator . Anthony Rinaldi Testatrix . Helene Solomon Orator . Timothy Barrett Essayist . Gail Steinman Marshalls Richard Gibbs, Edward Lowndes DAVID ALDRICH The hard luck kid ... a swell fella . . . quiet, easy-going way . . . those unforgettable shirts and sweaters! . . . engineering school or Navy. Boys’ Club. ELLEN ALEXANDER El” . . . friendly and co¬ operative . . . usually seen practic¬ ing cheers . . . Rock ' n roll fan . . . enjoys cooking (when she has time!) . . . nursing career ahead. Booster Club; Cheerleader; Girls’ League; Jr. Prom Committee. DOLORES ALLEN Dee A.” . . . fun-loving . . . very talkative . . . special in¬ terests: tall boys and dancing . . . plans for future include ele¬ mentary teaching . . . Weaver: Lots of fun, lots of homework.” Clubs: Future Teachers, Jr. Red Cross, Spanish, F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Portal Business Board. FAY ALTHOLZ Beautiful blue eyes and black hair, a swell combination . . . favorite pastimes: knitting, read¬ ing, and writing letters . . . chic wardrobe . . . plans to enter nursing field. Booster Club; F.P.A.; Girls’ League. PAIGE ALVIN Satch” . . . always has a witty word and flashing grin . . . likes sports, parties, and girls . . . en¬ joyed Weaver, especially First Lunch! . . . plans include college. Boys’ Club; Leader Corps; Track Team. JOY ANDERSEN Joy” . . . Weaver’s Jenny Lind ... a smile for everyone . . . made many friends at Weav¬ er .. . lovely blonde tresses . . . possessor of golden voice . . . cheerful and amiable. Choirs: Inter-High, Weaver; Busi¬ ness Club; Girls’ League. THOMAS ANDREOLI Tom Tom” . . . personality plus . . . looks, brains, and a convert¬ ible too! . . . always ready to pitch in and help . . . top man at Weaver . . . will change politi¬ cal career for medical career. Clubs: Boys’ (Sec.), Dramatic (Pres.), Latin; Honor Society (Pres.); J.C.C.; Jr. Usher; Look¬ out ; Student Council (Pres.); Leader Corps; Class President; Silverman Award. EDWARD ARON Big Ed” . . . constantly get¬ ting in the last word . . . ap¬ preciates the fairer sex . . . ardent sportsman . . . met some kind-hearted teachers! . . . future nuclear scientist. Clubs: Boys’, Latin, Letter, Math; Golf Team; Honor Society; Jr. Usher; Prophet. BEVERLY BAILEY Bev” . . . tall, lively, and cheerful . . . interested in sing¬ ing, dancing, and sports . . . will seek secretarial career . . . see you on the boss’s knee! Clubs: Booster, Jr. Red Cross; Girls’ League; Jr. Prom Commit¬ tee. MARLENE BALDASS ARIO Mo” . . . petite and cute . . . often seen but not heard . . . big, beautiful brown eyes . . . wedding bells in near future ... spent happy years at Weaver. Girls’ League. HARRY BARBER RICHARD BASKIN Har” . . . Weaver’s contribu¬ tion to the Met” . . . avid in¬ terest in music and show busi¬ ness . . . warm smile . . . never lacks friendly greeting . . . loyal to Weaver . . . swell guy. Boys’ Club; Choirs: Inter-High, Weaver; Choraliers; Lookout Business Board. EDWARD BARLOW Eddie” . . . slow motion per¬ sonified . . . gives his all, on or off the field . . . million-dollar dresser . . . everybody’s buddy . . . better late than never! . . . most wonderful years” at Weav¬ er. Clubs: Boys’, Letter (Pres.); Portal Business Board; Student Council (Treas.); Teams: Bas¬ ketball, Football (Capt.), Track. TIMOTHY BARRETT Tim” . . . the eyes” have it! . . . ever striving to keep teach¬ ers and students happy . . . top- notch salesman for J.A. ... a future big” man at Trinity. Boys Club; Golf Team; Honor Society (Vice-Pres.); Jr. Prom Committee; J.C.C. Registrar; Lookout Board; Student Council; Orator. REESA BARTENSTEIN The perfect dancing partner for Arthur Murray! . . . never afraid of hard work . . . gets things done . . . bright future as a physician’s aide . . . Ree” thought Weaver days great! Future Teachers Club; Girls’ League. JOHN BARTIZEK Big John” . . . good-natured . . . him and his cars! . . . Max¬ well s for coffee in the morning- every morning! . . . glad the years have passed so fast . . . service in sight. Boys’ Club. Little Herman” . . . one of Weaver’s mighty mites . . . likes photography and girls — especi¬ ally girls! . . . wants to take over father’s business after college ... enjoyed Weaver and the new friends he made. Boys’ Club; Leader Corps. CONSTANCE BAYNES Connie” ... a spirited miss . . . really rhythmic . . . interest¬ ed in a certain singing tenor, mambo, and jitterbug (what about the real gone bop?) . . . a future beautician. Girls’ League. GEORGE BELL Chesterfield” . . . easy-going, friendly, and musically inclined . . . eats to live and lives to eat! enthusiatic basketball fan . . . plans to just grow old! Basketball Team; Boys’ Club; In¬ ter-High Choir. LOUIS BENNETT Duke” ... nice quiet guy ... enjoys making model planes . . . plans to join the Air Force . . . disliked long homework assign¬ ments . . . the best of luck! Boys’ Club. ROSLYN BERKOWITZ Pretty and popular . . . B.B.G. keeps Roz” on the go ... a capable and active worker . . . certain to be a success in teach¬ ing or social work . . . thought senior year the best ever. Dancing Doll; F.P.A.; Future Teachers Club; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Jr. Prom Com¬ mittee; Portal Board; Student Council. ROSEMARY BOCCALATTE HARRY BERRY Marbles” . . . just keeps roll¬ ing along . . . good-looking and fun-loving . . . pet peeve: long, dull homework assignments . . . U.Conn, here he comes! Boys’ Club. MICHAEL BERSON Mike” . . . known as Baby- face” to sports readers ... a lady ' s man . . . more bounce to the ounce with Berson! . . . bright future in engineering . . . Class of ’56, the greatest!” Clubs: Boys’, Dramatic; Football Team; Leader Corps; Student Council. RONALD BIEDERMAN Ron . . . fleet-footed track¬ man . . . equally speedy in scientific problems . . . enjoys wheels on cars and roller-skates . . . aspires to become an engi¬ neer . . . Weaver: lots of fun!” Clubs: Boys’, Letter, Math; Cross- Country Team. CLIFTON BLADE Crockett” ... a real sharp kid” . . . smooth dresser . . . has girls on the brain . . . law profession will follow term in the Navy. Boys’ Club. NORMAN BLAIS Well-known for his entertain¬ ing remarks ... a real pro in football . . . serving Uncle Sam is next for Specs” . . . best years of school here at Weaver! Boys’ Club. ”Ro” . . . tiny and cute . . . an ardent football rooter . . . loves to read and write stories . . . interested in people ... a future Latin teacher, at Weaver? . . . will always remember the fun at W.H.S. Clubs: Future Teachers, Science; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Jr. Waitress; Lookout Proofreader. DONALD BOHMAN Don” . . . talkative and mischievous . . . has a big smile for everyone . . . spends spare time working on cars and boats . . . future schooling in store for Don. BARBARA BOSSLER Barb” . . . enthusiastic young m’iss . . . radiates her tremendous personality . . . drawing and read¬ ing, her pastimes . . . teaching career foreseen . . . very friendly years at Weaver. Clubs: Future Teachers, Latin; Girls ' League. JEWEL BROADEN Julie” . . . vivacious and petite lass . . . spends her off hours listening to records . . . also collects items for a mysteri¬ ous scrapbook . . . nursing or hairdressing . . . her ambitions . . . years at Weaver have been decent! Girls’ League. WILLIAM BROCKMAN Brock” . . . well liked by his many friends . . . avid sports fan . . . plans to enter machine trade . . . spent good years at W.H.S. Boys’ Club. IRWIN BROWN Bindy” . . . tall and lanky active in school affairs, but his heart belongs to A.Z.A. . . . likes helping children . . . sure to suc¬ ceed as social worker. Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Cross-Coun¬ try Team; Jr. Prom Co-Chairman; Chairman Senior Banquet. PATRICIA BROWN Pat” . . . pert and pretty . . . always smiling . . . hobbies: knitting, crocheting, and dancing . . . enjoyed years at Weaver . . . good luck to a fine gal! Girls ' League; Business Club. FRANCES BURTON Fran” ... a charming miss with a pleasant disposition . . . takes to water like a duck! . . . cheerful smile will be an asset to future work as a nurse. Girls’ League; Portal Business Board. EDWARD CAGAN Big Ed” . . . friendly and easy-going . . . interested in science of any and every kind! . . . plans to attend college . . . learned many valuable lessons while at Weaver. Band; Clubs: Boys’, Letter, Math; Honor Society; Portal Board. DOMINIC CANTAFI Chubby . . . tall, dark, handsome . . . makes many femi¬ nine hearts flutter ... baseball and boxing enthusiast . . . headed for Hillyer College and a bright future . . . Weaver: definitely the greatest! Boys’ Club. RICHARD CARABILLO Dick” . . . always cheerful . . . a swell friend . . . lively participant in any group . . . fun-loving . . . interested in hunt¬ ing, fishing, and boats . . . thought Weaver was the best.” Boys’ Club; Choir; Choraliers; Football Team. JOHN CARUSO Johnny” . . . one of the smarter boys . . . likes dancing, ice skating, and swimming . . . hopes to go to college for a de¬ gree and a wife! Boys’ Club; Honor Society; Jr. Usher; Salutatorian. YVONNE CATHCART Vonnie” . . . friendly girl with a charming smile . . . sure to be a successful homemaker, with her talents for cooking and sewing . . . will miss not coming back to school! Girls’ League. MARILYN CERASOLE Casserole” . . . loads of fun . . . collects silver pennies . . . buying clothes and growing long nails, her weaknesses ... to marry a Marine included in fu¬ ture plans! Archery Club; Girls’ League. LOREAN CHERRY Rean” . . . nice girl who will go places . . . enjoys golf lessons (in the gym?) . . . appreciates good music . . . possible college career . . . had lots of fun at Weaver. Girls’ League. MARY CHILDS DOUGLAS CLARK A reserved and well mannered girl . . . likes working with chil¬ dren and older people . . . plans to study nursing ... a newcomer to Weaver . . . good luck and best wishes! Girls’ League. THERESA CHRISTIAN Sincere, quiet, and modest is our Terry” . . . loves to sew . .. a regular do-it-yourself girl . . . wants to take a practical nurse’s course . . . enjoyed three years at Weaver. Girls’ League. CARLO CICORIA Bopster” . . . with long curly hair . . . automobiles interest this guy . . . will work on IBM machines . . . thought Weaver a good school with fine teachers, but oh, so glad to get out! GEORGE CION Heavy” . . . good sense of humor . . . likes football and swimming . . . played a mean” trumpet in Weaver Band . . . headed for University of Connect¬ icut. Band. ANNA CLARK Ann” . . . quiet, but a bit mischievous . . . usually found worrying about Girls’ League ... peppy cheerleader . . . one of Weaver’s leading ladies” . . . future undecided. Dancing Doll; Cheerleader; Clubs: Booster, Business; Girls’ League (Pres.); Honor Society; Jr. Tea (Co-Chairman); Leader Corps. Doug” ... a certain New Haven female.’s delight! . . . sin¬ cere nature . . . interested in photography and traveling . . . heading for college or to join the boys in the blue. Boys’ Club. EDWARD CLARK Eddie” . . . smile for all . . . likes sports and history . . . pre¬ paring for college . . . thinks Weaver is the best! . . . usually seen running around the park. Boys’ Club; Teams: Cross-Coun¬ try, Track. RONALD CLARKE Ron” . . . admired by the opposite sex . . . Mister Out- doorsman . . . never without his Pepsodent” smile . . . plans to attend college . . . high school years most exciting. Boys’ Club; Leader Corps (Pres); Student Council; Teams: Base¬ ball, Football; Treasurer. ELLEN COHEN El” ... a bundle of pep and energy . . . possessor of brains galore . . . cooking and traveling interest her . . . J.C.C. politician . . . field of psychology, her goal. Clubs: Dramatic (Sec.), Glee, Jr. Red Cross, F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Inter- High Choir; J.C.C.; Jr. Waitress. GEORGE COHEN A newcomer to Weaver . . . subject of many well meaning pranks . . . object of many girls’ hearts . . . one of the best drum¬ mers yet at Weaver! hopes to study chemistry. Band; Boys’ Club; Orchestra. DIANE COSENZA Diane . . . quiet and serious- minded . . . very neat . . . warm smile . . . special interests in¬ clude sports and reading . . . medical missionary work in the offing . . . comment on W.H.S. . . . challenging!” Clubs: Booster, Latin; Girls’ League. WILLIAM COSTELLO Bill” . . . silent looking but appearances are deceiving! . . . joker among his boys” . . . athletically inclined, especially towards baseball and golf . . . Daniel Boone type, enjoys hunt¬ ing, fishing, and trapping. Boys’ Club. BARBARA COWAN Bobbie” . . . ardent rooter at all Weaver games . . . fun loving miss . . . full of pep . . . usually seen with a smile . . . plans modeling career . . . good luck, Bobbie!” Girls’ League. LOUISE D’AGOSTINO Lou” ... a newcomer to Weaver . . . keen conversation¬ alist . . . interest in drama will probably lead to stage career . . . college next stop . . . made many friends and acquaintaces at Weav¬ er. Girls’ League. MARSHALL DAVIDSON Luke” . . . tall, dark mystery man . . . seems to avoid fairer sex . . . habitual prankster . . . enjoys viewing all kinds of sports . . . plans for future include college and the Army. Boys’ Club. SANDRA COHEN Sandee” . . . diminutive ball of fire . . . sparkling personality . . . Whiz” at the keyboard . . . perpetual giggle . . . lives life at an Allegro” tempo . . . cheerfully on the road to suc¬ cess. Girls’ League. REYNA COLEDESKY Ray” . . . always neatly and exquisitely dressed . . . worked many long hours in Room 175 . . . years at Weaver the most” . . . iooking forward to teaching elementary school. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Booster, Dra¬ matic, Future Teachers, F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Lookout Advertis¬ ing Staff. MARGARET CONNELLY Peggy” . . . one of Weaver’s quiet ones? . . . always willing to help out . . . Oh, those freez¬ ing outdoor gym classes! . . . specialties include piano and dancing. Clubs: Future Teachers, Latin; Girls’ League. CLYDE CONRAD Sonny” . . . lacking in size but not in good looks . . . en¬ joys fishing trips and girls . . . owner of black Chewy . . . hopes it will take him to the Canadian College of his choice.” Boys’ Club. BARBARA COOPERSMITH Barb” . . . swell gal with terrific personality . . . sincere friend . . . conscientious worker . . . plans to be medical secretary . . . years at Weaver: loads of fun.” Clubs: Booster, Dramatic; Girls’ League; Lookout Advertising Staff. pocn LORRAINE EVANS RAYMOND DAY Nick” . . . sharp kid . . . real he-man type . . . brightens many a dull one! . . . sense of humor . . . plans business school training. Boys’ Club; Basketball Squad. BARBARA DE MAIO Babs” . . . silence is golden . . . always has a friendly hello’’ . . . interests are piano, dancing, sports, and cooking ... an office job and marriage in store for future. Girls’ League; Lookout Advertis¬ ing Staff. SANDRA DEUTSCH Sandy” . . . versatile, viva¬ cious, and vigorous . . . excep¬ tional talents have won her fame . . . equally successful in literary and artistic efforts . . . will soon change Miss” to Mrs.!” Clubs: Art-Crafts, Dramatic; Girls’ League; Honor Society. EARLINE ENGRAM Karo” . . . loads of person¬ ality . . . good in sports, especi¬ ally basketball, and sportsman¬ ship . . . swell gal and a real pal . . . here’s luck to a future hair¬ dresser. Girls’ League. RICHARD ERTMAN Friholis” . . . enthusiastic member of sailplane club . . . interested in photography and electronics . . . hopes to be¬ come an electrical engineer . . . years at Weaver somewhat troublesome — wonder why? Rainey” . . . full of pep and bubbling wth school spirit . . . smart clothes worn by an attrac¬ tive girl . . . light-footed lass loves ballet and modern dancing . . . .ambition to study bacteri¬ ology. Cheerleader (Capt.); F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Leader Corps; Lookout Circula¬ tion Manager; Portal Board; His¬ torian. NICHOLAS FANELLI Nick” . . . tall, dark, and handsome Latin with a flair for making friends . . . fun to be with . . . likes sports and music . . . Weaver, his main interest . . . college bound. Band; Clubs: Boys’ (Pres.), Football, Latin, Letter, F.P.A.; Jr. Prom Committee; Portal Edi¬ tor; Student Council; Teams: Football, Track (Co-Capt.); His¬ torian. ROSE FAZIO Ro” . . . Hi, there!” . . . con¬ genial manner ... up to date on the latest gossip . . . interested in a certain football star? . . . those fabulous football and bas¬ ketball games — unforgettable! . . . future secretary at P and W. Clubs: Booster, Business; Girls’ League. MAXINE FELMAN Macky” . . . energetic and entertaining . . . real hep on danc¬ ing, music, and clothes . . . sin¬ cerity with a capital S”! . . . will make fabulous secretary for some lucky doctor. Clubs: Booster, Business, F.P.A. (Ex. Board); Girls’ League; Jr. Prom Committee; Lookout Circu¬ lation Staff. CAROLE FINMAN Sis” to many . . . always joking . . . there’s a certain Marshall” in her life . . . col¬ lects records . . . marriage soon . . . thought Weaver was great! Girls’ League MARY FITZGERALD Mare” . . . sweet, amiable personality . . . wherever there’s ice-skating, there’s Mary! . . . always a good word about every¬ one . . . future spotlights being a dietician, if Johnny doesn’t get her first! Clubs: Booster, Business; Girls’ League. JOSEPH FRADIANNI Joe” . . . tall, dark, and good- looking . . . reserved, but full of fun ... an asset to Weav¬ er’s football team . . . many fe¬ male fans . . . plans to enter Service. Clubs: Boys’, Jr. Red Cross, Let¬ ter (Sec.); Football Team. BRUCE FRANK Farmer” . . . Skyscraper Bruce ... a real comedian . . . likes baseball and traveling . . . hopes to be research chemist .. enjoyed Weaver best when sub¬ stitute was teaching! Baseball Team; Clubs: Boys’, Math, Spanish, F.P.A.; Honor So¬ ciety. JESSE FRANKL Zuke” ... a laugh for every joke ... a comment for every occasion . . . with his argumenta¬ tive powers, will make a good lawyer . . . thought Class of ’56 great! Clubs: Boys’, Latin, Spanish, F.P.A.; Student Council; Teams: Football, Golf. ALAN FREEDMAN Al” . . . quick-witted . . . ready with a fast joke, song, or poem . . . likes sports, eating, and loafing (who doesn’t!) . . . had good time at Weaver. Boys’ Club. MARTIN FREEDMAN Mart” . . . one of the funniest guys at Weaver . . . always in dutch” with the faculty ... in¬ terested in science and math . . . will serve as Medic in Army. Boys’ Club. SUZANNE FREEDMAN Sue” . . . displays a warm, welcoming smile . . . good con¬ versationalist . . . neat ’n nice . . . special interests: modeling and Max ... to be a secretary, her goal. Girls’ League. LOIS FUHLBRUCK Lo” . . . quiet, courteous, and conscientious . . . loyal Weaverite . . . usually seen rooting for the Green and White” . . . ambi¬ tion: teaching . . . years at Weav¬ er simply great!” Clubs: Art-Crafts, Booster, Fu¬ ture Teachers; Girls’ League. JOAN FULLER Joan” . . . cute, blonde, and going places . . . interested in horses, flying, baseball, and bas¬ ketball . . . plans to make her career airline hostessing. Booster Club; Girls’ League. LENORA FUSCO Lee” . . . always on lookout for a good time . . . loyal Beav¬ er” . . . good looking and popu¬ lar with both sexes . . . Rock ' n roll fan . . . one of Weaver’s fu¬ ture secretaries. Clubs: Booster, Business; Girls’ League; Lookout Ass’t Circula¬ tion Manager. LILLIAN GADDY Lil” or Gat” ... a nice, quiet, sweet-natured girl ... a friend in need . . . good sport at all times ... plans to be a nurse . . . good luck! Girls’ League. SANDRA GELFENBIEN Sandy” . . . soft-spoken, friendly manner . . . gift of gab ... a. winning smile, her trade¬ mark . . . especially interested in writing letters (there’s a rea¬ son! ) . . . will miss Weaver. Clubs: Future Teachers, Business; Girls’ League; Lookout Typist; Quill and Scroll; Student Coun¬ cil. RICHARD GIBBS Ritchie” . . . quiet and mod¬ est .. . interest in golf surpassed only by interest in drawing blue¬ prints . . . every year at Weaver, a good year ... a future archi¬ tectural engineer. Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Golf Team; Marshal. MARILYN GINSBERG Mickey” . . . active school participant . . . pleasing disposi¬ tion . . . slow to anger, easily pacified; . . . works diligently at subjects of interest . . . talented pianist . . . elementary teacher, her ambition. Band; Clubs: Future Teachers, Latin, Spanish, F.P.A.; Lookout Typist. BARBARA GLOTZER Bobie” . . . quiet yet con¬ genial . . . usually found in chem. lab . . . interested in club ad¬ visory work . . . plans teaching career . . . years at Weaver, great! Clubs: Future Teachers, Jr. Red Cross, Latin (Pres.), Spanish, F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Honor So¬ ciety; Leader Corps; Lookout Proofreader; Student Council. EDWARD GODBOUT Eddie” . . . terrific guy with a personality to match ... in¬ terested in anything and every¬ thing, dancing and astronomy especially! . . . will always re¬ member high school years wheth¬ er in college or in Service. Boys’ Club; Leader Corps. AUDREY GOLD Aud” . . . possessor of that quizzical expression . . . attrac¬ tive, petite miss . . . bubbling with school spirit . . . usually seen rushing to, or coming from! . . . college next. Clubs: Dramatic, Latin (Sec.), Spanish (Sec.), F.P.A.; Girls’ League (1st Vice-Pres.); Jr. Prom Committee; Leader Corps; Portal Board; Student Council. INA GOLD Jet” to close friends . . . girl with speedy walk . . . stamps, coins, penpals hold her attention . . . someday a medical or legal secretary . . . wouldn’t change anything about Weaver! Girls’ League; Business Club. CAROL GOLDBERG Ricky” ... an enthusiastic Weaverite . . . good sense of humor and full of pep ... al¬ ways in jovial mood . . . plans to go into teaching . . . here’s to a future Weaver professor! Choir; Clubs: Booster, Future Teachers; Girls’ League. MARSHALL GOLDIN Mush or Mickey”, he’s not fussy! . . . scientific-minded . . . talented trombonist . . . raises chickens and litsens to records in his spare time! . . . future atom bomb scientist and expert. Band; Clubs: Jr. Red Cross, Math, F.P.A. (Treas.); Orchestra; Track Team. ARNOLD GOLDSTEIN GEORGE GRANATO Arnie” . . . personality! ! . . . likes girls, sports, and food (especially pizza) . . . plans col¬ lege . . . Weaver was great, but the cafeteria’s no place for a weak heart.” Clubs: Boys’, Dramatic (Pres.), Latin (Treas.), Jr. Red Cross; Football Team; F.P.A.; Jr. Usher; Portal Business Board. JOHN GORDON Johnnie” ... a refreshingly friendly guy . . . always has an easy-going manner about him . . . likes ice hockey games . . . plans to join the U.S. Air Force . . . here’s to many good days in the future! Boys’ Club. NANCY GORDON Nan” . . . pretty and popu¬ lar .. . fond of music and ten¬ nis . . . hopes to attend college . . . active in school affairs . . . enjoyed Weaver, especially seni¬ or year. Dramatic Club; Girls’ League; Or¬ chestras: All-State, Weaver. ANITA GOSHDIGIAN Nita” . . . her name usually seen under those fabulous fashion posters . . . Weaver’s Hattie Carnegie ... on the shy side . . . a smile ever present . . . Weaver: Swell school!” Art-Crafts Club; Girls’ League. ISABELLE GRAF Isabelle . . . quiet and pleasant lassie with a classy chassis . . . interests include roller skating and Art . . . plans to work in an insurance company . . . years at Weaver were wonderful. Booster Club; Girls’ League. Bug” . . . always good for a laugh . . . had good times (and bad times, too) here at W.H.S. . . . that combed look” . . . bright shirts . . . headed for the Navy. Boys’ Club RICHARD GRANT Millo Jr.” . . . happy-go-lucky individualist . . . goes through life with a smile . . . has many friends of both sexes . . . loves dancing and having fun . . . Weaver was interesting.” Boys’ Club; Choir. DANIEL GREIFF Weaver’s tall man . . . shy un¬ til you know him . . . all-round guy . . . enjoys feasts, football, and females . . . good-natured, sincere, and easy to get along with . . . college bound. Boys’ Club; F.P.A.; Jr. Prom Committee. EDWARD GRIGONIS Eddie” ... a regular guy . . . always ready with a smile . . . seemingly peaceful nature . . . wants to go to work after graduation . . . had a great deal of fun as well as work at Weaver.” Boys’ Club. ULYSSES HALL Hall” . . . guy with a hearty laugh and sunny grin . . . some¬ day a great automobile mechanic . . . avid football fan . . . really enjoyed his years at Weaver. Boys’ Club. MARY HANSON Mary . . . quiet, good-natured manner, teamed with neat ap¬ pearance, add up to a real sweet girl! . . . aspires to be a nurse . . . good luck, Mary. Girls’ League. ANNETTE HARDRICK Slim” or Dapper”, to friends . . . slender and tall, like a willow! . . . dancing and clothes, her favorites . . . busi¬ ness school next . . . hopes to be a model. Girls’ League. JOHNNIE HARRELL Sneaks” . . . dynamic per¬ sonality . . . likes basketball (with his talent, who wouldn’t) . . . preparing for mechanical engineering work . . . collects progressive jazz records . . . opin¬ ion of Weaver, the most!” Basketball Team; Clubs: Boys’, Letter. BEATRICE HARRIS Bea” . . . cute and smart . . . combination of brains and wit . . . interested in science . . . very talented artist . . . active member of school’s musical or¬ ganizations . . . future chemist. Choirs: Inter-High, Weaver; Science Club; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Student Council. RITA HARRIS Ri” . . . bright and inviting smile . . . studious and conscien¬ tious ■ worker . . . interested in music . . . willing to help others . . . future C.P.A. . . . crystal ball predicts nothing but suc¬ cess! Choirs: All-State, Inter-High, Weaver; F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Honor Society. THOMAS HART Tom” . . . sparkling dark eyes win feminine approval . . . cars and baseball are O.K., but give him Florida girls! . . . plans long vacation in future . . . en¬ joyment, his main ambition. Boys’ Club. JAMES HATCHETT Hatch” . . . friendly and witty . . . very active in baseball . . . favorite subjects ... art and females! . . . commercial art, his ambition for the future . . . thinks school spirit, incompar¬ able!” Baseball Team. JOHN HAYES Pride of the Leader Corps . . . loves people, sports, and just be¬ ing around . . . also fond of horses, especially those in the gym! Leader Corps. CORA HENDERSON Delle” ... a neat package of looks and charm . . . always manages to say hello” . . . rec¬ ord collecting, her hobby . . . future uncertain, but she’ll suc¬ ceed in anything! F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Honor So¬ ciety; Leader Corps; Spanish Club. EDNA HICKS Maybellene” ... a girl with a very pleasing manner . . . likes to have fun . . . one of our af¬ ter school sports” girls . . . wants to be a telephone operator . . . years at Weaver . . . all right!” Girls’ League. POPULARITY r E5A HUCKE ' -T ' SAY 8E3T ’ DANCERS ®ST ATHLETIC autistic Ssihoy L Dejrjcri Vf c, s HURWlTi POLL 1105 T ENTERTAINING P,05 T MiaCHIEVOPS JO YJO V CORA HONIGBERG LILLIAN HICKS Lil” ... a likeable girl . . . on the quiet side . . . enjoys read¬ ing . . . ready to help . . . plans to work after graduation . . . impressive,” her opinion of W.H.S.! Girls’ League. Cor” . . . dynamo of fun and frolic . . . what a brain” in chemistry! . . . one of those crazy women drivers! . . . expert at soda-jerking . . . social work career shines in bright future. Clubs: Dramatic (Treas.), Jr. Red Cross; F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Lookout Board; Student Council. MARTHA HIGGINS Quiet girl with a cheerful disposition ... a real busy Weav- erite . . . widespread activities show keenness for science, hand work, and sports ... St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing next for Marty.” Clubs: Art-Crafts, Booster, Busi¬ ness; Girls’ League; Lookout Board. THERESA HUCKEYBAY Huck” . . . loads of fun . . . outstanding athlete in all sports ... a big grin for everyone . . . really liked Weaver ... a mili¬ tary career awaits this gal. Clubs: Booster, Jr. Red Cross; Girls’ League. DAVID HIMELSTEIN Himo” . . . considered a hunk” by the fairer sex! . . . sports, his hobby; food, his in¬ terest! . . . master at sharp come¬ backs . . . prankster by nature . . . hard worker . . . great guy with lots of friends. Boys’ Club; Football Team; F.P.A;. Honor Society; Jr. Prom Committee; Jr. Usher; Portal Board. HELAINE HODGES One of Weaver’s accomplished writers . . . talented tap dancer and piano player . . . should make an excellent teacher after attending CHEYNEY Teachers’ College. Girls’ League; Jr. Red Cross. FRANCES HURWITZ ANNIE HOLLIDAY Ann” ... a very quiet girl . . . enjoys sewing and reading . . . usually seen studying . . . plans to go into general office work after graduation . . . has a nice smile . . . good luck to you. Booster Club. PORI Miss Personality . . . sweet, spark- . known and ad- . . future dental years at Weaver, Fran” . . loves dancing ling smile . . mired by all hygienist . . . the greatest!” Clubs: Booster, Jr. Red Cross; Dancing Doll; F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Lookout Board; Student Council. ANNETTE HUYGHUE Dreamgirl” . . . tall and slender with a model’s figure ... long black hair and big spark¬ ling eyes ... at home with a Spanish book . . . contemplates career as a fashion designer . . . Time did fly at Weaver High.” Girls’ League; Jr. Red Cross; Lookout Circulation Staff. PELDA HYMAN Pel” ... a hard and earnest worker . . . success” is her middle name . . . boss lady of the Lookout . . . artistically in¬ clined . . . the gal with the vo¬ cabulary par excellence and the soft words of wisdom! Clubs: Arts-Crafts, Booster, Lat¬ in, F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Lookout Editor-in-Chief; Student Council. I PASQUALE INDOMENICO Pat” . . . popular with every¬ one . . . interested in Red Sox and Betty”! ... at home on the golf course . . . headed for UConn . . . great time at Weav¬ er. Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Golf Team (Capt.). AUGUST INE INTERLANDI Gus” . . . tall and good-look¬ ing . . . rugged profile . . . usually seen with a certain blonde charmer . . . tolerated” years at Weaver . . . stop drool¬ ing, girls; Uncle Sam’s got him! ! Boys’ Club. MURIEL ISRAEL Active and attractive . . . sparkling smile, snapping eyes, and friendliness combined . . . inquisitive personality . . . known for sincerity and dependability . . . plans a future in secretarial work. Cheerleader; Choir; Dancing Doll; F.P.A.; Business Club; Girls’ League. ALLEN JACKSON Jackie” . . . tall and a swell personality . . . one of Weaver’s newly-found” . . . Parlez-vous Francais, monsieur? . . . plans for the future . . . college and basketball . . . enjoyed his short time at Weaver . . . here’s luck. MILTON JACKSON Milton P.” . . . one of Weav¬ er’s pint-sized Seniors . . . quiet, always smiling . . . Ass’t. Scout¬ master in Boy Scout Troop . . . had wonderful time at Weaver . . . enjoyed meeting fine stu¬ dents”! EDWARD JACOBS Spook” . . . well mannered . . . even tempered . . . dark eyes hold mischievous intent .. admires Red Sox, food, and girls . . . looking forward to college. Boys’ Club; F.P.A.; Portal Busi¬ ness Board. NOEL JENNES Easy-going . . . new addition to Weaver . . . minds his own affairs . . . main interest: any¬ thing that has a motor . . . special sidelines; cars and boats . . . Uncle Sam, here he comes. Boys’ Club. RILEY JOHNSON Jun. J.” . . . forever popping flash bulbs . . . his Cadillac a prize passion . . . plans photogra¬ phy career in California . . . good luck to W.H.S.’s top-notch cameraman. Boys’ Club; Portal Photographer; Student Council. VAN ESSIE JOHNSON Money” . . . sweet person¬ ality . . . full of vim, vigor, and vitality . . . still solving that algebra problem . . . enjoys mod¬ ern dancing with Frankie” . . . headed for college and element¬ ary school teaching. Clubs: Boosters, F.P.A., Future Teachers; Leader Corps; Girls’ League; Lookout Board; Jr. Red Cross. ARLENE JONES Slim” . . . tall and graceful . . . cheery disposition ... al¬ ways ready with a helping hand . . . speedy on the typewriter keys . . . wants to see the world via the armed forces. Boys’ Club. Girls’ League; Student Council. THOMASINE JONES Tommi” . . . girl with the pretty gray-green eyes . . . she’ll sew her way around some lucky boy’s heart . . . nursing career planned. Girls’ League. DAVID KALIN Carrot-top Kalin” . . . explo¬ sive personality . . . could sell an icebox to an Eskimo! . . . well- known at Tumblebrook (as a caddy, that is!). Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Golf Team. NANCY KALLAUGHER Nan” . . . carefree . . . pretty red hair and bright blue eyes frame her ever-smiling face . . . one of our cute majorettes . . . future spotlights a secretarial career. Clubs: Booster, Business; Leader Corps (Sec.); Girls’ League; Majorette. JACK KAMBERG Jackie” . . . quiet and re¬ served, until he gets into his Mercury convertible . . . fas¬ cinated by the mechanics of cars and boats . . . will fix many a leaky faucet! Boys’ Club. DAVID KAMINS I ave” . . . modest, well liked fellow . . . enjoys a good laugh . . . special interests are stamps, tropical fish, and the Red Sox . . . looks to the professional world for a career. Clubs: Boys’, Latin; F.P.A.; Hon¬ or Society; Jr. Usher; Portal Board; Projection Squad. LENORE KAPLAN Len” . . . the gal with the big smile and loads of friends . . . aspires to be another Flo¬ rence Nightingale . . . enjoyed years at Weaver tremendously . Girls’ League. STEPHAN KATZ Bobo” . . . clever combina¬ tion of scientific genius and prank playing proficiency . . . famous for his inconspicuous (?) radio . . . blonde hair has every¬ one wondering! . . . future radio technician . . . best years of my life, so far!” Boys’ Club. FRANCES KENNEDY Frances . . . everybody’s pal . . . oh, that laugh! . . . collect¬ ing trinkets and dancing favorite pastimes . . . original If I knew you were coming I’d have baked a cake” girl! Clubs: Booster, Glee; Choir; Girls’ League. MAURA KLEINBERG Maura . . . quiet and well liked ... a loyal Weaverite . . . tries hard to master tennis . . . spent three memorable years at Weaver . . . hopes to make journalism her career. Girls’ League; Lookout Board; Student Council. DARYL KLEPER Recruit from H.P.H.S. . . . . . . good-looking bundle of en¬ ergy . . . sweetness and innocence personified . . . plans to join ranks of teaching profession . . . those lucky kids! Girls’ League. MARYANN LANG LEON KLIMAN Lee” . . . quiet and smart . . . loves all kinds of motors, cars, and boats . . . future millionaire uranium prospector and nuclear physicist . . . enjoyed years at Weaver. Boys’ Club. IRENE KLUGERMAN Renne” . . . one of our tall girls . . . very friendly, always ready to help out . . . wants to see the world . . . found Weaver pleasant and teachers helpful. SHIRLEY KOLLMAN Shirl” . . . dependable, cheer¬ ful disposition . . . fun to be with . . . radiates charm . . . secretarial work for future . . . oh, that lucky boss! . . . thought Weaver the greatest”. Clubs: Business, Latin; Girls’ League; Jr. Prom Committee, Jr. Waitress; Portal Board; Student Council. BEVERLY KOSOFF Bes” . . . femme fatale” magnetic blue eyes . . . full of pep and vitality . . . enthusiastic Weaverite . . . possessor of an individual laugh . . . fun-loving gal! Cl ubs: Art-Crafts, Business, Lat¬ in; Leader Corps; Girls’ League; Portal Business Board; Jr. Prom Committee. BARRY LAMSON Barry ... a small bundle of dynamite . . . likes fishing . . . for fish and females! . . . can usually be seen puttin ' around in his old green Chevy! Mare” . . . Weaver’s Liz Tay¬ lor . . . sparkling personality ... innocent blue eyes . . . always a flashing smile and friendly Hi . . . makes everyone stand up and cheer! Cheerleader; Business Club; Dancing Doll; Leader Corps; Girls’ League; Goodwill Commit¬ tee (Chairman). ROSE LaPONTE Rose Ann ... a quiet and con¬ scientious girl with much ability . . . both literary and artistic... loyal and cooperative . . . journalism field, her aim in life. Girls’ League; Lookout Board; Quill and Scroll. DELORES LAURITO Dee” . . . tall, slender fashion plate . . . neat in every respect . •. . addicted to Italian Jerseys . . . specialties include art and dancing . . . future secretary to some lucky boss. Girls’ League. HAROLD LEE Lee” . . . polite, agreeable, and likeable . . . always in good humor . . . takes football and baseball seriously . . . headed for college after graduation . . . here’s to your success, Lee”! Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Football Team. JOAN LEE Jo” . . . congenial and friendly . . . never a dull mo¬ ment with her . . . loves to play piano . . . Red Cross enthusiast . . . plans for the future . . . bookkeeper or typist. Jr. Red Cross (Sec.); Girls’ League. VERNON LEE Turk” ... at home on a bas¬ ketball court . . . great sports enthusiast . . . will work after graduation . . . good luck to a swell guy. Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Basketball Team. VIVIAN LEE Vickey” . . . girl with a pleasing smile . . . future holds hopes as hair stylist or seamstress . . . meeting classmates and teachers at Weaver — most mem¬ orable experience. Girls’ League. RALPH LEIPER Ralph . . . makes friends easily . . . a smile and good word for all . . . skillful at chess playing . . . a true gentleman and a scholar! Clubs: Boys’, Chess (Pres.), Math; Honor Society. HARVEY LEVITT Thumbs” . . . hasn’t a care in the world . . . adds spice to any class . . . usually seen pump¬ ing gas . . . how about those freckles! Boys’ Club. GAIL LIBBY Gail . . . cheerfulness plus pa¬ tience add up to a likeable dis¬ position . . . conscientious work¬ er .. . spends spare time baby¬ sitting . . . experience will aid teaching career. Clubs: Future Teachers, Spanish; Girls’ League; Honor Society. JEANNE LIBBY Jibs” . . . shuffles through the halls with a great big smile . . . enjoys work and play, especially on roller skates . . . sorry to see Weaver go! ... looking ahead to college. Future Teachers Club; Girls’ League. LEONARD LIBIN Lenny” . . . wild rooter for the Yankees . . . engrossed in scientific studies, namely, in chemistry . . . Air Force awaits him after the big day in June. Boys’ Club. NAHAMA LIEBERMAN Hama” . . . special attraction to Worcester! . . . loads of fun . . . always in the social whirl . . . sparkling personality . . . aiming high for college . . . good luck, Hama”! Clubs: Future Teachers, Jr. Red Cross; Girls’ League; Lookout Board. FRED LONDON Freddy” . . . zany sense of humor . . . crazy crew cut . . . friendly disposition, punctuated by ever-ready smile . . . hobby: music; ambition: pharmacist . . . loyal to Weaver Band. Band; Clubs: Boys’, Math. EDWARD LOWNDES Farmer” . . . rugged man . . . tops in personality and popularity . . . exceptional athlete . . . one of the boys”! . . . found years at Weaver both valuable and en¬ joyable. •Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Student Council; Marshal. I EMILIA MASCARO BEVERLY LUCAS Bev” . . . jolly and fun with everyone . . . always seen laugh¬ ing or smiling . . . one of Weav¬ er’s most fun-loving . . . live and be merry”! is her motto. Girls’ League. RUSSELL LUNDEBERG ' ' Bill” . . . big blond . . . good- looking combination of skin diver, photographer, and Boy Scout . . . plans college . . . learned much at Weaver. Clubs: Glee, Math; Leader Corps; Track Team. MARY MADDEN Mare” . . . school’s classic: popularity, initiative, and unsel¬ fish manner made Queen of the Junior Prom . . . her winning smile will always keep her on top. Spanish Club; Girls’ League; Jr. Prom Committee; Portal Board. JAMES MAHER, JR. Jim” . . . appreciates hard work . . . c ontent with only the correct answers . . . outdoorsman: enjoys hiking and hunting . . . exhibits extraordinary scholastic ability . . . success assured in college. Clubs: Dramatic, Latin; Lookout Board; Honor Society. FLOYD MARTIN, JR. Speedy” . . . just as his name implies . . . friendly personality and big grin . . . acquired many friends . . . athletic build . . . demon on the court . . . com¬ ment on Weaver — interest¬ ing ! Basketball Team; Boys’ Club. Emil” . . . everybody’s best friend . . . dynamic personality . . . exuberant in all undertak¬ ings . . . undying school spirit . . . cheerful chatterbox . . . especially interested in sports . .. years at Weaver: real fabulous!” Clubs: Latin (Sec.), Spanish, F.P.A., Leader Corps; Girls’ League; Jr. Prom Committee (Co-Chairman); Jr. Waitress; Honor Society; Portal Business Board; Student Council; Treas¬ urer. JOSEPHINE MASCARO Blackie” . . . name matches jet-black hair . . . cute and cheer¬ ful .. . fun-loving . . . tall, dark, handsome . . . boys, a weak¬ ness! (what about redheads?) . . . future holds marriage. Girls’ League; Lookout Board. FRANK MATARAZZO Pee Wee” . . . our dark, handsome football player . . . oh! those eyes! . . . attracts op¬ posite sex . . . friendly manner . . . sports, a hobby . . . had fun at Weaver. Boys’ Club; Football Team. JOHN MAZNICKI Johnny” . . . hard-hitting, likeable gentleman . . . fond of others . . . loves that Lookout ■ . . liked years at Weaver even better than ice cream! . . . des¬ tined to be a shocking” electri¬ cian. Boys’ Club. SANDRA McANDREW Sandy” . . . fascinating and flirtatious . . . cra 2 y mixed up kid” . . . full of energy, smiles, and chatter . . . mischief under those innocent, brown eyes . . . thought Weaver, the greatest.” Business Club; Dancing Doll; Leader Corps; Girls’ League. CHARLOTTE McBRIDE Lotte” to her friends . . . known for that laugh ... al¬ ways smiling . . . likes to chew gum . . . future plans include secretarial work and males! . . . had one big ball” at Weaver! Girls’ League. RAYMOND MCCARTHY Moe” . . . the silent unassum¬ ing type . . . quite an outdoor sportsman . . . interests lie in fishing and boating . . . future work at Pratt and Whitney . . . homework proved problem at Weaver! Boys’ Club. GERALDINE McCOY Gerry” . . . quiet and sweet . . . good natured ... a real sport and sincere friend ... in¬ terested in dancing . . . plans to enter business world. Future Teachers Club; Girls’ League. RICHARD MCGILL Dick” . . . dark and good- looking . . . cute boyish gri n . . . has a way with the girls . . . anticipates future in U.S.A.F.... thought Weaver, great!” Boys’ Club; Student Council. MARTIN MCGUIRE Marty” . . . one of Weaver’s big men! . . . likes sports, espe¬ cially hunting and fishing . . . future includes college . . . had a ball and a half” at Weaver! Boys’ Club; Football Team. ELAINE MEISNER Elaine . . . attractive and popu¬ lar .. . at home with a brush and paint . . . captivating smile . . . flashing eyes ... a wel¬ come sight in the band! Band; Clubs: Art-Crafts (Sec.), Dramatic, Latin, Spanish; Girls’ League; Student Council. ALEXANDER MELL Ching Fou” entertaining . . second home! . . in chemistry . . never cease! . . time at Weaver! Boys’ Club. . . . witty and d etention hall, hopes to major . will wonders had a fabulous SANDRA MICHAELS Sandy” ... neat ’n petite . . . dancing eyes and feet . . . in¬ fectious smile . . . bursting with that Weaver spirit . . . spins the baton with the greatest of ease. Dancing Dolls; F.P.A.; Leader Corps; Girls League; Majorettes (Capt.). ANN MILIKOWSKI Annie” . . . noted for those stunning clothes . . . cute figure . . . has many friends . . . fu¬ ture includes travel and secre¬ tarial work . . . years at Weav¬ er: I’ll never forget them!” Business Club; Girls’ League. ARNOLD MILLER Happy-go-lucky Miller” . . . never lets anything bother him, especially his homework! . . . has plans for college or Navy . . . good luck, Admiral!” Boys’ Club; Leader Corps. BURTON MILLER VICTOR MOSES Burt” . . . quiet and reliable . . . one of Weaver’s scientists . . . still rooting for Boston Red Sox! . . hopes to own drugstore some day . . . appreciated Weav¬ er’s fine science department. Clubs: Math, Science; F.P.A.; Honor Society; Jr. Usher; Stu¬ dent Council. FRANCES MILLINER Weooh!” . . . one of our bet¬ ter comediennes . . . swell time had by all when she’s around . . . hobby: collecting money! . . . musical education her goal. Girls’ League. MICHAEL MIRSKY Mike” . . . man of many words and deeds . . . plays a mean tenor sax! . . . diminutive but packed with vitality ... an eye for fairer sex . . . never lacked fun at Weaver. Boys’ Club; Leader Corps. DELORES MORGAN ”De” . . . Miss Sophistication” . . . an all-round gal . . . likes traveling and swimming . . . plans to create a few mad” hair styles . . . thinks Weaver a fine school. , Girls’ League. CAROLE MORNEAU Red’’ . . . fiery locks . . . radiant smile . . . fun-loving gal with a sparkling personality . . . Lenox every Friday night! . . . plans nursing career . . . Weav¬ er: An enjoyable time.” Bu siness Club; Girls’ League. Vic” . . . tall, silent, debon- aire . . . dark and mysterious type . . . sets girls’ hearts afire . . . the Center his second home . . . college, next rung on ladder to success. Clubs: Boys’, Science; F.P.A.; Jr. Usher. ANN MURRAY Annie” . . . petite package of dynamite . . . cute and captivat¬ ing ... a hustling Weaver Beav¬ er .. . loaded with school spirit . . . Sports Night and Green team her most cherished memo¬ ries. Cheer leader; Business Club (Pres.); Leader Corps; Girls’ League; Jr. Prom Committee; Prophetess. ROBERT MURRAY Bob” . . . Weaver’s Mercury on the track . . . three-letterman . . •. real go-getter with the girls . . . smiling Irish eyes . . . fu¬ ture plans include college. Teams: Baseball, Basketball, Cross-Country (Capt.); Clubs: Boys’, Letter (Treas.). TYBA NAHUM Ty” . . . usually seen day¬ dreaming . . . personality matches striking wardrobe . . . loves mu¬ sic .. . plays piano well . . . plans to attend college . . . years at Weaver — just the greatest!” Clubs: Dramatic, Latin, F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Jr. Waitress; Student Council. SUZANNE NEMSER Sue” ... a swell girl with a heart of gold and a sterling character . . . enjoys swimming and dogs . . . brain power as¬ sures success in college! F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Honor So¬ ciety. BARRY PATTISON JAMES O’LOUGHLIN Jim” . . . good-humored . . . fun-loving honor student . . . Weaver’s little Einstein ... hopes to be an engineer . . . has secret desire to go to Spain! . . . success inevitable. Clubs: Boys’, Math, Science; Honor Society; Leader Corps. CAROL ORVIS Carol . . . quiet girl . . . sweet disposition . . . has a win¬ ning smile . . . friendly to all . . . extensive record and scrap book collection . . . plans office work. Business Club; Girls’ League. STEPHEN OSIT Steve” . . . popular and con¬ genial guy around school . . . can get new Mercs and Lincolns wholesale . . . hard and con¬ scientious worker . . . here’s all la Suerte! Clubs: Boys’, Dramatic; Honor Society; Jr. Usher; Projection Squad. ODETTE OUELLETTE Dee” . . . hardly a serious moment . . . adds spark to every conversation . . . never at a loss for words . . . cute smile . . . collects records . . . Travelers will claim Dee.” Clubs: Art-Crafts, Business; Girls’ League. JOAN PALMER Joni” . . . active and at¬ tractive . . . adorable in new majorette uniform! . . . H.P.H.S. still holds special interest? . . . loves listening to records . . . found Weaver Enjoyable!” Business Club; Girls’ League; Lookout ; Majorette; Student Council. Bar” . . . oh! that jazz! . . . loves noise so long as it’s classi¬ fied as music! . . . second love split between aquarium and the J. A. Teller’s window! Clubs: Boys’, Future Teachers; Lookout Staff. LOUISE PEASE Red” . . . seen, but rarely heard ... quiet and unassuming ... appreciates poetry . . . avid movie fan . . . loves to eat (you’d never guess it!) ... a con¬ scientious worker. Future Teachers Club; Girls’ League; Student Council. ROBERT PEDEMONTI Bob” ... an all-round swell guy . . . cooperative worker, who gets things done well . . . the Yanks’ most ardent rooter! . . . goal: to be successful! Clubs: Boys’, Latin, Math, F.P.A.; Honor Society; Portal Board; Student Council. JAMES PINTO Sonny” . . . possessor of un¬ surpassed talents for entertaining people . . . active especially on football team . . . sparked every class, finding time for mischief! . . . remember that voice echo¬ ing through the halls. Choir; Boys’ Club; Football Team; Student Council. MARIE PISCITELLO Marie . . . Bring me back those swinging doors!” ... al¬ ways ready with her familiar Hi!” . . . people, pencils, and paints make her happy . . . soft- spoken. Future Teachers Club; Girls’ League. BARRY PIVNICK Pickles” . . . boyish grin ... sleeve full of pranks . . . face packed with freckles . . . inter¬ ested in sports ... his good hu¬ mor is contagious . . . one of those Weaver Devils!” Clubs: Boys’, Latin, F.P.A. ELIZABETH PLOSS Betty” . . . bubbling over with energy . . . always ready with a bright suggestion . . . camera bug who isn’t camera shy! . . . future centers on getting that man! Clubs: Art-Craft, Business, Jr. Red Cross; Leader Corps; Girls’ League; J.C.C.; Jr. Prom Com¬ mittee; Portal Business Board; Chairman Senior Reception. ELAINE POWERS Rusty” . . . tiny with plenty of pep . . . cute and fiery . . . crazy over rock ’n roll” . . . comment on Weaver — So far, so good!” Business Club; Girls’ League. JACQUELINE PRATT Jackie” . . . blonde bomb¬ shell ... a figure worth noticing - . . oh, those blue eyes! ... a favorite with the opposite sex . . . avid record collector. Business Club; Girls’ League. HERBERT PREGOZEN Herb . . . What are you shouting for?” . . . known for his sociable grin . . . one of Weaver’s amateur photographers . . . found schoolwork difficult but rewarding! Clubs: Boys’, Math. DONALD PRUE Don” . . . enjoys girls, hit tunes, and the chemistry lab af¬ ter hours! . . . remember that walk! ... he and his Bunsen Burner are sure to go a long way. Boys’ Club. THOMAS QUIRK Tom” ... a quiet soul . . . Weaver Letterman” . . . en¬ dowed with light curly hair and clear blue eyes . . . UConn, here he comes! TERESA RAGO Terri” . . . goes after plat¬ ters, whether spinning or piled with food! . . . neatness and friendship, her specialties . . . bound to be a happy and suc¬ cessful nurse. Clubs: Art-Craft, Dramatic; Leader Corps; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Lookout Board. CONSTANCE RALSTON Connie” . . . full of fun and laughter . . . noted for her sa¬ tirical remarks . . . wants to get everything out of life . . . an¬ other working girl! Girls’ League. JAMES RANKIN Called Jimmy” by his friends . . . a quiet boy . . . avid in¬ terest in rock ’n roll” records . . . Air Force next step . . . en¬ joyed years at Weaver. Boys’ Club. osr vc«4r tf TO SUCCEED 4 a lo a POPULARITY E t° m LORRm N£ g£ST LOOKING POLL glGGtST I CUTEST 6fsr DRESSED Jnnm L Dfi tJch RAYMOND RANSOM ELEANOR ROBBIN Sugar Ray” ... a real Don Juan . . . helped baseball team pile up score . . . plans to at¬ tend Springfield College . . . he’ll be a tough gym teacher! Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Baseball Team; Leader Corps. PATRICIA REGAN Pat” . . . twinkling Irish eyes . . . always a Hi!” and a helping hand . . . quiet but you know she’s around . . . art work and sports hold Pat’s” interest. Clubs: Archery, Art-Craft, Busi¬ ness; Girls’ League. ARTHUR RIBEN Art” . . . fond of horns, both the one in the band and the one on the car! . . . third floor lover (chemistry and physics, anyway) . . . headed for electronic en¬ gineering career. Band; Clubs: Boys’, Spanish, Math, F.P.A.; Honor Society. CAROL RICE Carol . . . don’t let that quiet front fool you! . . . active and energetic . . . exceptional mental ability lies behind that innocent twinkle . . . future spotlights college. Clubs: Business, Booster, F.P.A.; Leader Corps; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Inter-High Choir; Jr. Waitress; Portal Typist. ANTHONY RINALDI Bones” . . . hardly a serious one in his body! . . . master in the art of deviltry . . . appreci¬ ates a catchy tune . . . college awaits this swell guy. Clubs: Art-Craft, Boys’, F.P.A.; Jr. Prom Committee; Portal Busi¬ ness Manager; Student Council; Testator. Ellie” . . . hard and faithful worker . . . bright red hair matches bright friendly manner . . . collector of records and film star photos . . . insurance work ahead. Future Teachers Club; Girls’ League. LOUISE ROBINSON Lou-wise” . . . always good for a laugh at an inappropriate time! . . . enthusiastic about art and sports . . . plans to be a vet¬ erinarian! Girls’ League. THOMAS ROCHE Tom” . . . quiet guy, keeps to himself . . . spare time in¬ terests: model ships and scrabble . . . after graduation, Navy bound and movie-studio techni¬ cian work. Boys’ Club. MADELINE ROGERS Maddie” . . . personality plus . . . charmer with brains! quiet? — you don’t know Maddie”! . . . adorable dimples . . . home¬ work done, you could find her in the gym. Business Club; Leader Corps (Pres.); Girls’ League. FRANCIS RONDINONE Fran” . . . the strong type girls go for ... a pigskin hero . . . collects friends easily . . . a future Navy Sea bee . . . pre¬ fers to remain silent on years at Weaver! Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Football Team. PHILIP ROSE SANDRA ROTTNER Phil” . . . one of the boys” can usually be found behind the wheel of a two-toned Pontiac or at the Center . . . hugh record collection . . . future includes college. Band; Choraliers; Inter-High Choir; Boys’ Club. ROBERTA ROSEN Bertie” . . . eager Beaver... terrific sense of humor . . . bright smile, sparkling person¬ ality, and of course those A’s! . . . plans nursing career . . . efficient and dependable ... a pleasure to know! Clubs: Business, Latin, F.P.A.; Leader Corps; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Jr. Waitress; Stu¬ dent Council; Lookout Staff. JUDITH ROSENSTEIN Judy” . . . peaches-and-cream complexion set off by sandy tresses . . . sincere friend . . . master at cooking . . . soft-spoken . . . always ready to lend a hand. Girls’ League; Choirs: Weaver, Inter-High. SANDRA ROSENSTEIN Twin” . . . flashing, flirtatious eyes . . . winning smile . . . small in stature but packed with the devil! . . . the perfect pre¬ requisite for a future teacher. Choirs: Weaver, Inter-High; Fu¬ ture Teachers Club; Girls’ League. SHIRLEY ROSS Shirl” . . . warm-hearted and sincere . . . specialist in flute playing, eating, and knit¬ ting those sharp argyles! . . . successful career as dental hy¬ gienist assured. Band; Choirs: Weaver, Inter- High; Girls’ League; Jr. Prom Committee; Orchestra. Sandy” . . . cute and sweet . . . that just stepped out of a bandbox” look! . . . twinkling eyes . . . really enjoys life . . . hopes to be a medical secretary. Business Club; F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Jr. Wait¬ ress; Projection Squad; Student Council. VALERIE RUBINO Val” . . . quiet and well poised . . . friendly disposition and warm smile will be assets in her nursing career . . . loves to play the piano ... a really sweet gal. Leader Corps; Girls’ League. HAROLD RUDIN H Marc with a ' C’ ” . . . plays a smooth sax . . . interested in stamps, women, and music . . . turn key of the bandroom . . . numerous activities demand¬ ed longer day! Band (Pres.); Boys’ Club; Jr. Prom Committee; Portal Busi¬ ness Board; Track Team; Stu¬ dent Council. RICHARD SACKTER Sack” . . . usually seen taking fancy dives during the halves” . . . fun loving . . . rarely seen without his car . . . one of the gang . . . looking forward to college. Boys’ Club; Leader Corps. IRENE SADLOWSKI Renie” . . . one of our high- stepping majorettes . . . very businesslike but congenial young lady . . . secretarial work next . . . had loads of fun at Weaver! Business Club; Leader Corps (Vice-Pres.); Majorette. RAYMOND SAILOR Ray” . . . future basketball pro . . . quiet but one of Weav¬ er’s friendliest . . . will work till Uncle Sam calls . . . Weav¬ er! Can’t be beat!” Basketball Team; Boys’ Club. DOROTHY SALTER Dody” . . . popular and sweet . . . well liked by all . . . goes crazy over piano and tennis . . . hobby, attending chem. lab! . . . after school hours! . . . a future Florence Nightingale. Girls’ League. EVALINA SAUNDERS Evie” ... a lovely singing voice . . . neat appearance . . . likes progressive jazzy records . . . after graduation — marriage . . . spent her three best years” at Weaver. Girls’ League. THOMAS SCHIPONI Girls, if his looks don’t get you. Rhiny’s” trumpet playing will! . . . tremendous personality . . . interested mainly in jazz, but appreciates the opposite sex . . . Marines next. Band; Boys’ Club. ELISSA SCHOEN Lee” . . . pleasing personality combined with a wonderful dis¬ position . . . peaches-and-cream complexion . . . soft voice . . . another UConn prospect with a nursing career to follow. Clubs: Future Teachers, Jr. Red Cross, Spanish, F.P.A.; Girls’ League. MARJORIE SCHOEN Dutch” . . . neat dresser . . . collects rhythm and blues rec¬ ords . . . enjoyed 4th period English class . . . plans to enter secretarial field . . . good luck! Business Club; Girls’ League. JOEL SCHRAGER Joe” . . . the musical Weav¬ er wolf” . . . cuts a mean” rug on the dance floor! . . . one of the liveliest Weaverites yet . . . has hopes of attending Carnegie Tech. Band; Boys’ Club; Orchestra. BERNARD SCOTT Scott” . . . mirth-maker par excellence . . . enjoys sipping vanilla cokes and listening to popular records . . . grand en¬ trance every morning at 8:29Vi . . . past three years? — Fine Time!” Boys’ Club. RICHARD SEIDMAN Dick” . . . active leader . . . hard, dependable worker . . . leisure time consumed by music, coin collecting, and baseball . . . conscientious student with plans for law school. Clubs: Boys’, Dramatic, Glee, Latin, F.P.A. (Pres.); Honor So¬ ciety; Inter-High Choir; Jr. Prom Committee; Jr. Usher; Lookout Board; Portal Board; Quill and Scroll; Student Council. THOMAS SHEA Tom” . . . big in stature and big in heart . . . sports fanatic . . . future time will be spent in college and with Uncle Sam. Boys’ Club. PHILIP SHERMAN KAREN SKIBA Phil” . . . senior year his first at Weaver . . . watches stock market as if life savings depended upon it . . . interest in math, a good start towards ac¬ counting. Clubs: Boys’, Math. ANN SHOLOVITZ Annie . . . sincere and re¬ served . . . friendly towards everyone . . . quiet and unas¬ suming . . . her size is no indi¬ cation of her worth . . . future dental hygienist. F.P.A.; Future Teachers Club; Girls’ League. RICHARD SIGMAN Richie” . . . notorious wise- cracker . . . big appetite, dis¬ liked twenty minute lunches! ... 1954 state championship basket¬ ball team most memorable recol¬ lection of years at Weaver! Boys’ Club. TOBY SILVERSTEIN Toby” ... a cute, petite charmer . . . real busy Beaver . . . always peppy and happy . . . knows the in’s and out’s in fashion . . . will make a fine executive secretary. F.P.A.; Girls’ League. MILES SINGER Sing” ... a big fellow with a deep voice . . . usually seen having fun with the gang” . . . collects pennies — he’s no fool! . . . a future pharmacist. Boys’ Club. Karen . . . quiet but a real pal . . . collects pictures for fabulous picture collection . . . faithful Weaver Night fan . . . another addition to the working world. Girls’ League. ETHEL SKLARINSKY Ethel . . . dependable and ef¬ ficient . . . easy conversationalist . . . everyone’s at ease when Ethel’s around! . . . one of the rare students who wouldn’t mind reliving years at Weaver! Girls’ League. BURTON SLOSSBERG Burt” . . . happy-go-lucky guy . . . likes his fun anytime, any place! . . . real sports addict . . . partial to the opposite sex . . . hopes to enter engineering school. Clubs: Boys’, Math. LUTHER SMITH, JR. Smitty” . . . kept Weaverites laughing . . . always seen with that familiar smile and swagger¬ ing walk . . . popular guy with all . . .music school next . . . Weaver was Nice!” Boys’ Club. RAYMOND SMITH Another Smitty” . . . tall, light, and handsome . . . quiet but congenial . . . likes art and popular music . . . will be a welcome addition to the U.S. Navy. Clubs: Art-Crafts, Boys’ PRISCILLA STANDISH WILLIE SMITH, JR. Willie . . . our bouncing baby boy . . . branded with an ear-to- ear smile . . . never fails to say Hi” . . . will don an Air Force uniform after graduation. Boys’ Club. HELENE SOLOMON Sol” . . . sugar and spice and everything nice . . . packed with personality and brains . . . popular with both sexes ... a sure success in anything she tackles. Band; Jr. Red Cross Club; F.P.A. (Sec.); Girls’ League (Sec.); Honor Society; Jr. Waitress; Or¬ chestra; Portal Associate Editor; Student Council; Testatrix; Vale¬ dictorian. MARY SORRENTINO Lou Lou” . . . gifted in the art of conversation . . . never a dull moment when she’s around . . . carefree and casual . . . jazz enthusiast . . . future IBM operator. Girls’ League. CHESTER SPARKS Mortish” . . . not Weinstein, not Ahern, but Sparks! . . . be¬ liever in We read in dead men’s books” . . . sense of humor very much alive . . . never forget chem. lab! Choirs: Inter-High, Weaver; Choraliers; Boys’ Club; Orchestra. ANN SPEZIALE Mitzi” . . . friendly and po¬ lite . . . sunny disposition . . . interested in the Do-It-Yourself vogue . . . tidy and well dressed . . . future medical secretary. Business Club; Girls’ League. Pat” . . . cute majorette with sharp figure . . . Hi, Hon!” . . . known for her sweet manner . . . usually seen with Red” ... a future dental hygienist. Business Club; Girls’ League; Majorette. GAIL STEINMAN Gail . . . efficient, dependable, ambitious . . . delightful enter¬ tainer on the accordian and organ . . . conscientious honor student . . . dresses tastefully ... as neat as a pin . . . college next. Choir; Clubs: Latin, Spanish (Pres.); F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Jr. Prom Com¬ mittee; Jr. Waitress; Portal Board; Student Council; Essayist. NORMAN STERNLIGHT Norm” . . . clowning cut-up . . . always has an appreciative audience! . . . active participant in music . . . plans to become serious (?) college student . . . thought Weaver enjoyable!” Band; Choirs: Weaver, Inter- High; Boys’ Club; Orchestra. SANDRA STEVENSON Squeaks” . . . works hard at anything she undertakes . . . nice to know and fun to be with . . . sweet, warm disposition . . . bound to succeed. Clubs: Future Teachers, Latin; Dancing Doll; F.P.A.; Leader Corps; Girls’ League; Honor So¬ ciety; Jr. Waitress; Portal Board; Student Council; A.A. (Sec.). PATRICK STOTO Stot” . . . always ready for a good time . . . interests center around girls and his green Pon¬ tiac (any connection?) . . . will miss Weaver when he leaves. Boys’ Club. FAY STRICKER DENNIS SULLIVAN Faggle” . . . easy on the eyes . . . nicely groomed . . . winning smile . . . enjoys domestic arts of knitting and cooking . . . uses her common sense. Clubs: Future Teacher, Spanish, F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Student Council. RODERICK STROMAN Rod” . . . quiet but friendly . . . special interest in music ... used lungs at choir practice . . . forever trying to beat the three minute bell! Choirs: Weaver, Inter-High; Boys’ Club. LeROY STROUT Ray” . . . tall lanky guy . . . always equipped with a witty remark . . . quiet a talented artist . . . likes photography, too . . . plans to attend Pratt Institute. Clubs: Art-Craft, Boys’. EUGENE STURSBERG Eugene . . . shy and quiet . . . his sparkling smile brightens the corridors . . . taking pictures, his hobby ... no comment on Weaver, on the grounds that it might incriminate him! Boys’ Club. SANTOS STYLLE Greek” . . . dark hair and Tarzan-like build . . . noted for amiable personality . . . hunting and driving enthusiast . . . spent best years at Weaver. Boys’ Club. The Menace” himself . . . deviltry shines in his dancing dark eyes . . . fascinated by en¬ joyable” characters and girls, too! . . . technical studies ahead in the future. Boys’ Club. HAZEL TALIAFERRO Ha” ... to her many friends . . . . one of Weaver’s jolliest and friendliest . . . wears a per¬ petual smile . . . enjoys singing . . . Weaver was Three enjoy¬ able years.” Girls’ League; Student Council. DIANA TAVSHANJIAN Di” to all . . . girl with that unpronouncable last name! . . . one of Weaver’s shorties . . . superb athlete . . . plans to at¬ tend secretarial school. Girls’ League. ROBERT TAYLOR Bob” . . . handsome and virile . . . much like his name¬ sake! . . . airplanes fascinate him . . . plans college and work as aeronautics engineer after the big day. Boys ' Club; Football Team. SANDRA TEMKIN Sandy” . . . one of the girls” . . . pleasing personality . . . a prize product of Drivers Ed . . . another teacher in the making . . . we re rooting for you, Sandy!” Clubs: Future Teachers, Spanish, F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Jr. Prom Committee. ELLIS VARCOE LAWRENCE THOMPSON, JR. Larry” . . . tall and quiet athlete . . . helped pile up foot¬ ball and baseball scores . . . loyal Dodger fan . . . will miss good times at Weaver. Boys’ Club; Teams: Baseball, Football. NANCY THOMPSON Nan” . . . blonde and sweet . . . seems quiet but only to those who don ' t know her! . . . enjoys bowling, dancing, and skating . . . plans to be a stenog¬ rapher. Girls’ League. NORMA THOMPSON Norm” . . . full of pep and personality . . . likes bowling . . . has a knack for making friends . . . enthusiastic in every¬ thing she does . . . future plans — accounting. Business Club; Girls ' League. Ellis . . . mild-mannered young man . . . nice person to know . . . friendly to all . . . especially Bev” . . . hopes to soar the Wild Blue yonder” some day for Air Force. Boys’ Club; Student Council. RUSSELL VARCOE Russ” ... a bespectacled genius with a flair for everything ... a budding scientist with an astounding memory . . . showed real Weaver spirit (came back from Windsor!). Clubs: Boys’, Chess; Honor So¬ ciety; Projection Squad; Student Council. FRANCES VENA Fran” . . . possessor of a sparkling personality ... art stu¬ dent and model . . . dancing, driving, rock ’n roll” rate tops with her . . . green years, where have you gone to?” Business Club; Girls’ League; Lookout Business Board. ANN TORNEO Annie” . . . small and cute with a friendly smile . . . con¬ tagious giggle . . . hobbies in¬ clude collecting books and pic¬ tures . . . fascinated by police and legal work. Business Club; Girls’ League; Jr. Prom Committee. ALICE VIEIRA ”A1” . . . snapping dark eyes never at a loss for words . . . special interests and future in¬ clude Johnny”, marriage, and a family . . . happy-go-lucky gal! Business Club; Girls’ League. JOAN TOSTO Tos” . . . dark, dancing eyes . . . collecting ash trays her hobby (a cretain Buddy”, too!) . . . likes records and dancing ... a housewife of the future. Business Club; Girls’ League; Lookout Board; Student Council. CAROL VOLGA Carol . . . cute chick really hep to the job” ... a feminine Liberace . . . hopes to go into illustrious teaching career . . . her brains will carry her far. Clubs: Future Teachers, Busi¬ ness; Girls’ League; Honor So¬ ciety; Student Council. JANE WALK ER Toter” . . . likeable girl who is always willing to help . . . enjoys after school sports . . . plans to enter the working field . . . bound to succeed. Girls’ League. PHILIP WALTER Phil” . . . great sarcastic hu¬ mor . . . lots of friends . . . sports and music enthusiast . . . plans to join the Army . . . found Weaver ' s faculty and stu¬ dents friendly. Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Golf Team. ALFRED WATSON Alf” . . . entertaining lad . . . a demon of the football field ... always tries to please the ladies! . . . Watson Construction Com¬ pany” looms up ahead . . . happy time” at Weaver. Boys’ Club; Football Team. HELENE WEINSTEIN Helene . . . tenacious memory and talkative personality com¬ bined . . . loves interesting con¬ versations . . . ardent, depend¬ able worker . . . excels in foreign languages . . . will extend edu¬ cation at UConn. Spanish Club; F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Lookout Business Board. STEPHEN WE1SENBERG Chalk” . . . shy, but when you know him! ... a terrific guy! talented singer and sax player . . . avid baseball fan ... at home in his car. Band; Choirs: Inter-High, Weav¬ er; Clubs: Boys’, Glee. THOMAS WELCH Rab” . . . the quiet man . . . fond of school, especially study periods! . . . appreciates a good joke . . . will always stay on top with his good manners. Boys’ Club. JOAN WHIDTFELDT Joan . . . attractive and always in the swing of things . . . neat appearance . . . special interest in U.S.N.! . . . favorite pastime: writing to A little boy in blue!” Business Club; Girls’ League; Stu¬ dent Council. ROBERT WICE Bob” . . . tall with a good- natured grin ... an outdoors guy . . . likes hunting and fish¬ ing . . .hope you have as much fun in the future as at Weaver! Boys’ Club. BETTY-JOAN WICKE Bet” . . . never lacks a smile ... one of Weaver’s 5 feet 2” and blonde, too! . . . plans to be a dietician . . . looks forward to the big day! Business Club; Girls’ League. ANN WILLENS Fishy” . . . always on the ball” . . . looks, brains, person¬ ality draw favorable comments . . . our bicycle-riding cello play¬ er! . . . really makes those cymbals ring, too . . . 20th century Florence Nightingale. Band; F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Orchestra; Pro¬ jection Squad; Spanish Club. CLYDE WILSON ELLEN YUSH Clyde . . . Weaver’s smiling muscleman . . . fond of hunting, fishing, reading, and the oppo¬ site sex . . . remembered for his handshakes . . . will attend busi¬ ness school. Boys’ Club; Football Team. ROBERT WILSON Bob” . . .enjoys fixing his car (to take Pat” riding?) . . . dancing and driving enthusiast . . . will sell insurance some day . . . glad to be getting out! Clubs: Art-Crafts, Boys’. HOWARD WISE Howie” ... a pleasant guy with much athletic power . . . can usually be seen with his smile anytime, any place . . . en¬ joys music, especially the clarinet and sax. Band; Clubs: Boys’, Math, Sci¬ ence. WALTER WOODS Woody” . . . the silent type except around a certain D” . . . building model planes his special hobby . . . future job: mechanical engineer . . . Weaver — a fine school.” Boys’ Club. BARBARA WYCHODIL Bobbie” ... a blonde with a glow that matches her golden tresses . . . Weaver’s football and basketball teams held her special interest . . . future air¬ line hostess . . . happy landings! Clubs: Art-Crafts (Treas.), Busi¬ ness, Booster; Leader Corps; Girls’ League; Honor Society; Student Council; Jr. Waitress; Portal and Lookout Typist. El” . . . pert, petite, vivacious . . . makes herself heard in any gathering . . . never minus the latest news ... a warm smile and friendly Hi!” Clubs: Art-Crafts, Dramatics, F.P.A.; Girls’ League; Jr. Prom Committee; Portal Business Board. SOPHIE ZAJACZKOWSKI Nina” . . . quiet, sweet girl . . . always willing to lend a hand . . . twinkling eyes and a cheerful smile . . . collects photos and enjoys writing those letters to Alaska! F.P.A.; Girls’ League. DOROTHY ZENUICH Dot” . . . avid booster of the Green and White . . . interested in art and rock ’n roll” . . . plans for future still a mystery . . . glad to be getting out — in¬ to t he world! Girls’ League. RICHARD ZETOFF Zeke” ... a sport . . . one of the Trademarks! . . . attracted to sports and opposite sex . . . found Weaver great as a senior (finally!) . . . accounting school next. Boys’ Club; F.P.A.; Portal Busi¬ ness Board. ALMA ZIPKIN Al” . . . lovely black tresses, laughing eyes . . . stunning ward¬ robe . . . any man’s dreamgirl . . . fun-loving, good-natured .-.. dancing and music her special interests. Clubs: Jr. Red Cross, Spanish; Girls’ League; Student Council. JO-ANN ZWARICK Jo” . . . ambitious little miss . . . lovely long brown hair . . . quiet and amiable . . . be¬ lieves in doing things and doing them well . . . future private sec¬ retary. Clubs: Business, Booster; Girls’ League; Leader Corps; Lookout Typist; Portal Typist. FRANK DALY One of the best known new additions to Weaver ... in¬ terested in everything, including girls! . . . fell in love with the second floor . . . aiming for a college diploma. LORRAINE McCAINTS Raine” . . . friendly and well liked ... a pleasure to know ... thinking of becoming a dietitian after graduation . . . interested in the opposite sex . . . Weaver — Oh boy!” Girls’ League. JACOB KLEINSCHMIDT Jake” . . . every inch a mu¬ sician . . . one of the taller boys . . . joined Weaver band as bass fiddler . . . will tune many pianos in years ahead . . . activities in¬ teresting at Weaver. Boys’ Club. HERBERT PARADY, JR. Frenchy” . . . makes many feminine hearts flutter . . . easy¬ going . . . interested in motors and what makes them tick . . . plans to enter automotive field but first the service. Boys’ Club. EDWARD KOLOSKI Ed” ... a quiet fellow with a carefree manner ... let the rest of the world go by! . . . sharp clothes, a trademark . . . under the Powers” of one spe¬ cial charmer! WILLIAM PEREZ Bill” . . . the very latest addition to the Class of ’56 . . . has a good head on his shoul¬ ders” . . . dresses nicely ... a serious chess player, but goes for baseball, too . . . will attend UConn. Clubs: Dramatic, Spanish. ■ ' • V ' V ' Lj V -S IT ™ r ■ ■ .’ jH □ I If fMBirn j S tt .J ; |jj left ro right State Championship Sets Record as Weaver? arrell.Sr Zt, ltttfian BASKETBALL The 1955-56 basketball season began with expectations of a fairly successful but not spectacular record. Almost everyone thought Weaver would reach New Haven, but few dared to hope they would get to the finals and become State Champions for the second time in three years. Following a somewhat mediocre performance against Stam¬ ford, the tall Green and White outfit was paired with tourney favorite, undefeated New Haven Hillhouse; but Weaver was not to be denied. Sparked by John Sullivan’s 17 points and John Egan’s 15, Weaver kept even with the highly touted New Haveners in the first half and steadily moved away from them in the second half to win 59-51. This game, without a doubt, was the highlight of the year. The Pros” had been beaten. In its semi-final game with Fairfield Prep the Green toyed with the pride of Fairfield County” to trounce them soundly, 75-58. In this contest John Egan set a new all-time tournament scoring record for a single game performance with 29 points. John Harrell hooped 14 and Ted McBride 12 to aid in the Weaver win. The finals saw the Beavers go in as a slight underdog against taller Manchester. The experts who had picked Man¬ chester to win looked good as Weaver left the court at halftime, trailing by a 34-29 count. At the outset of the second half, Weaver outscored the Indians 11-0 to race into a commanding 51-40 lead at the quarter. In the final period the lead was upped to 59-44 before Manchester rallied to cut it to 65-52 at the game’s end. John Egan tallied 18 points to set another new tournament record for the most points scored in the final three games, 62. He also received two more honors when he was awarded the Thomas M. Monahan trophy as the tourney’s most valuable player. In addition he was unani¬ mously named to the all-tournament team. Teammate Ted McBride was honored by be¬ ing selected for the second team, while John Sullivan and John Harrell received honor¬ able mention. At Boston, in the opening round of the New England tournament, Weaver ran into the Ides of March and hot-shooting Morse High of Bath, Maine and lost 78-57. Thus came the end of a season which few had thought possible. In regular play, the highlight of the season was the 58-52 victory scored over Bulkeley, as Weaver upset the highly touted Bulldogs with a sterling team effort. The only real disappointments of the season were the second Bulkeley game which saw Weaver blow a big lead, and the two Norwich games, which the Green and White lost by six points each. In other games. Weaver split with Hartford High and swept past Windham, Hall, East Hartford, New Britain, New London, and Bristol. 64 FOOTBALL TEAM First row, left to right: McGuire Carabillo, Rondinone, Berson, Fanelli, Matarazzo, Barlow, Fradianni, Frankl, Gold¬ stein, Himelstein, Thompson. Second row: Bonito, DiBella, Lerman, Wallace, Hampton, Kramer, Druckman, Watson, Clarke, Pinto, Lee. Third row: Woolwich, Whinnem, Tinsley, Millstein, Lewis, Shriber, Rosenberg, Coach Beidler. Fourth row: Flanagan, Holliday, Weisman, Rohrlick, Di- Cicco, Huey. FOOTBALL Led by Captain Ed Barlow, the Weaver football team played some great football this fall, even though its record might not indicate it! The Big Green” was plagued by mishaps throughout the season, although they showed improvement with each pass¬ ing game. Three of the Beavers’ losses were real heartbreakers. In the opening game of the year East Hartford rallied to edge the Green and White, 12-6, in the last minute of the game. Some six weeks later, New London, a prohibitive three or four touchdown favorite, pulled the same stunt and escaped with a 6-0 verdict. On the kickoff which followed New London’s touchdown, halfback Andy Holliday scampered some 95 yards for what should have been the tying points, but the officials ruled that he had stepped out of bounds en route and the play was called back. The traditional games against Bulkeley and Hartford High saw Weaver go down to defeat by identical scores of 27-6. In both games the opposing lines were heavier, and they spelled the difference as the Beavers were held scoreless until late in the game. This was Coach Joseph Beidler’s first year at the helm, having come to Weaver from Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, last August. Although the team won but one of its eight games, Coach Beidler always managed to get the team up” for the following contests. At the end of the season guard Joe Fradianni was honored by the Hartford Courant as he was named to both the offensive and defensive All-District Elevens. 66 idn ’t taste low closing good th Roiidinone SEASON SUMMARY Weaver. . 6 East Hartford. .12 Weaver. .12 New Britain. .32 Weaver. .19 Hall . . 6 Weaver. .20 Norwich . .21 Weaver. . 6 Bulkeley . .27 Weaver . 0 New London. . 6 Weaver . 0 Wilbur Cross. .12 Weaver. . 6 Hartford Public. .27 ho ays sn Pporti nP W aoPP et at the line! CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM Kneeling, left to right: D. Murray, Liftman, R. Murray, E. Clark, Ferry. Standing: Mr. Wilson, Hicks, Blue, Grey, Thomas, Montano. CROSS-COUNTRY With all but one of its members back from last year’s fine squad, this year’s Weaver cross-country team compiled an excellent 5-1 record in dual meet com¬ petition, the only loss coming at the hands of East Hartford in the final meet of the year by a 23-32 margin. The three co-captains, Bob Murray, Ed Clark, and Carl Littman, were easily the most outstanding runners on the team as they con¬ sistently raced across the finish line in 1-2-3 order. Murray led the Beaver runners home in all but one of the meets. In the meets outside of dual competition the harriers also fared well. At Storrs, Conn., the Wilsonmen placed sixth in the Connecticut Invitational Meet and eighth in the State Meet. Bob Murray finished third in each race for Weaver. In still another contest over the UConn 2.7 mile course, Ed Clark placed 46th out of a field of more than 150 in the New England Meet. Finally, in the greater Hartford competition, the Green and White wound up second to East Hartford in the five school race. Once again the fuaire looks bright for the cross-country team. Although Coach Wilson’s harrier squad will be minus Bob Murray and Ed Clark, the fine array of veterans, headed by co-captains-elect Dave Murray and Bob Grey, prom¬ ises another banner year! 68 SEASON SUMMARY (low score wins) Weaver. .26 Bristol . .29 Weaver .20 Woodrow Wilson ...35 Weaver. .21 Middletown . ...34 Weaver. .24 Hartford Public. ...31 Weaver. .21 Bulkeley . ...34 Weaver. .32 East Hartford. ...23 Greater Hartford Meet second place Connecticut Invitational Meet sixth place State Championships eighth place SPRING SPORTS BASEBALL TEAM First row, left to right: Schiavone, Slauenwhite, DePlace, Blake, Nielsen, Phillips, Reilly, Coleman. Second row: Mr. Allen, Berman. Lowndes, Murray, Egan, Thompson, Schweitzer. Back row: Mr. Horvath, Mr. Aitken. TENNIS TEAM Seated, first row: Frauenglass. Seated, second row: Kravitz, Stein. Standing: Mr. Steeves, Socker, Hurwitz, Cohn, Mr. Aitken. 70 OF 1955 TRACK TEAM First row, left to right: Holliday, McGuire, Robbins, De Gruttola, Madden, Hampton, Dixon. Second row: Hines, Kennedy, Rudin, Rinaldi, Grey, Alexander. Third row: Danforth, Miller, Wallace, Goldin, Himelstein. Back row: Coach Wilson, Mr. Aitken, Mr. Mooney. GOLF TEAM Standing, left to right: Mr. Aitken, Mandell, Gibbs, Aron, Mr. Andrews. Front: Indomenico. 71 gaggrf v . 1 . F 1 .. |Ii GIRLS ' SPORTS SOPHOMORE YEAR We were introduced to sports at Weaver on the football field where we enjoyed playing volleyball, speedball, archery, and golf. With the arrival of Jack Frost, we took to the gym to participate in volley¬ ball, which soon became very popular, basketball, ping pong, and tumbling. After school sports were also in full swing as we teamed up to play volley¬ ball and basketball. Sounds of swing your partner” filled the gym as we square-danced to the hum of a fiddle. Songs, cheers, and wonderful pyramids filled the spectacular Sports Night as the Blue Team tri¬ umphed over the Green. As warmer weather ap¬ proached, we returned to the field for more sports and tennis at Keney Park. JUNIOR YEAR We looked forward to the outdoor fall sports as we returned to Weaver. Familar with all the games, more girls participated in the vigorus playing of volleyball and speedball, while others chose archery. When the cold weather arrived, sounds of 1-2-3-4, 1-2-3-4, and grunts and groans accompanied body slimming exercises. Badminton, basketball, tumbling, and bowling followed. The Blue Team was again the victor over the Green Team in the Sports Night ac¬ tivities. The sunshine once more beckoned us out¬ doors for tennis, volleyball, softball, and archery. SENIOR YEAR As seniors, we were old hands at all of our sports. We enjoyed marching, volleyball, speedball, and arch¬ ery even more! Something new was added this year when we returned indoors. We all learned the basic skills of golf under the direction of Keney Park professional Andy Beziah. Will we ever forget — to the left, to the right, looking down on the floor, over your left shoulder — ?” Allemand left” and dosy do your partner” accompanied the strands of square dance music. Successful games of after school basketball and volleyball filled many a pleasant after¬ noon for us. Badminton, ping pong, bowling, tumbl¬ ing, golf, and a new addition, shuffleboard, were the activities offered to the girls. As the weather gets warmer, we’ll return to tennis, volleyball, softball, golf, and archery. As we go to press, Sports Night lies ahead of us. 1 CLUBS ART-CRAFTS CLUB Kneeling, left to right: Price, McFadgen, Pugliese, Rago, Salter. Seated: Black, Grasso, Wychodil, Barton, Rago, Fuhlbruck, Halloway. Standing: Mr. Zawisa, Stevenson, Levitz, Deutsch, Hansey, Jablonski, Barton, Ouellette, Reagan, Miss Pickard, Mr. Preu. DRAMATIC CLUB Seated, left to right: Giaffo, Cohen, Honigberg, Goldstein, Katz, Seidman, Gordon. Standing: Mr. DeBonis, Welk, Rago, Ziff, Strouch, Maher, Willis, Cooper- smith, Schaefer, Meisner, Yush, Barson. GIRLS ' BUSINESS CLUB Kneeling, left to right: Gelfenbien, Anderson, Clark, Land, Higgins, Speziale, McAndrew. Seated: Rice, Zwarick, Kallaugher, Rottner, Palmer, Murray, Ploss, Chambers, Torneo, Powers, Wicke. Standing: Rogers, Miss Case, Vieira, Morneau, Wychodil, Volga, Milikowski, Sadlowski, Standish, Fusco, Vena, Orvis, Felman, Whidtfeldt, Fazio, Thompson, Miss McGillicuddy, Rosen, Kollman, Pratt, Fitzgerald. LATIN CLUB Front row, left to right: Youlovsky, Mascaro, Meisner, Sack, Missan. Seated: Shuler, Gitlen, Du Brow, Glotzer, Katz, Cohn, Barson. Standing: Mr. Hilbert, Hyman, Pedemonti, Goldstein, Seidman, Berman, Gray, Aron, Lavenberg, Schaefer, Rosen. Seated, first row, left to right: Lattanzio, Willens, Kay, Goldfarb, Swolka. Seated, second row: Mascaro, Glotzer, Coopersmith, Steinman, Hatten, Stoltz, Sturm. Standing: Honigberg, Miss Conklin, Zipkin, Libby, Frankl, Sack, Riben, Schoen, Ginsberg, Strieker, Meisner. SPANISH CLUB MATH CLUB Seated, left to right: Pregozen, Pede¬ monti, Leiper, Aron, Berman, O’Lough- lin, Lerman. Standing: London, Riben, Sherman, Cohen, Biederman, Frank, Wise, Miller, Cagan, Maher, Mr. Bronstein. Seated, left to right: Sholovitz, Temkin, Goldberg, Hendricks, Libby, Cohen, Melluzo. Glotzer, Fuhlbruck. Seated: Pattison, Luckman, Brightman, Nahum, Frankl, Ginsberg, Weber, Allen, Ribera. Gorbach, Berkowitz, Stevenson, Boccalatte, Miss Belisle. Third row: Strieker, Volga, Merkin, Schoen, Pease, Robbin, Altholz, Piscitello, Kleper. Rosenstein. FUTURE TEACHERS CLUB SCIENCE CLUB Seated, left to right: Roraback, Miller, O’Loughlin, Feinstein, Davidson, Mol- loy. Standing: Leuerant, Rabinowitz, Mr. Dyer, Schor, Wise. Seated, left to right: Krivanec, Kravet, Walker, Leiper, Gershenowitz, Lerman, Clarke. Standing: Miss Fleming, Patten, Greenbaum, Hoffman, Zaboji, Marks, Horowitz, Heckm an. Shapiro, Jacobs, Brightman, Hurwitz, Saulten, Weinstein. CHESS CLUB LOOKOUT BOARDS Kneeling, left to right: Gelfenbien, Berkowitz, Mascaro, Higgins, Felman, Boccalatte. Seated: Hurwitz, Du Brow, Katz, Seid- man, Hyman, Cohn, Berman, Sack, Honigberg. Standing: Mr. Twiss, Kleinberg, Rot- tner, Glotzer, Standish, Lutin, Maher, Wise, Vena, Fusco, Weinstein, Barrett, Huyghue, Rosen, La Ponte, Mr. Coracci. F. P. A. Seated, left to right: Glotzer, Rottner, Solomon, Seidman, Moses, Felman, Honigberg. Standing: Berkowitz, Hyman, Willens, Goldstein, Himelstein, Grey, Evans, Ginsberg, Miss Drake. JR. RED CROSS Seated, left to right: Mirken, Shuler. Standing: Camilleri, Lee. PROJECTION SQUAD Seated, left to right: Cohn, Lechowet- sky, Widens, Lavenberg, Rottner, You- lovsky. Standing: Mr. Shea, Osit, Kamins, R. Varcoe, Freiberger, Sack, Cohen, Huey, Greenspon, Miss Mullans. GIRLS ' LEADER CORPS Front row, left to right: McAndrew, Rogers, N. Kallaugher, Sadlowski. Second row: Lavenberg, Wickstrand, Giaffo, Mascaro, Holehouse, Swokla, Kadish, Yoselle, Gitlen, Murray, Rice, King, Ploss, D ' Esopo, Stevenson, Ru- bino, Burnham, Gold, B. Kallaugher, Price. Third row: Evans, Katz, Wychodil, Clark, Glotzer, Godbout, Rosen, Gold- farb, Kosoff, Michaels, Zwarick, Salva¬ tore, Grimaldi, Vallera, Rago, Soucy, Bonazelli, Tine, Monahan. Miss Whitney. CHEERLEADERS Kneeling, left to right: Alexander, Evans, Clark, Lang. Standing: Grasso, Gitlen, Bonazelli, Katz, Tine, D’Esopo, Salvatore. BOYS ' LEADER CORPS (SENIORS) Kneeling, left to right: Hayes, Sackter, Mirsky, Clarke. Standing. O’Loughlin, Berson, Ransom, Baskin, Alvin. LETTER CLUB Seated, left to right: Ransom, Rond in- one, Fradianni, Barlow, Murray, Indo- menico, Kalin. Standing: Berson, Mr. Mooney, Lee, Clark, Harrell, Himelstein, Biederman, Brown, Fanelli, Quirk, Frankl, Clarke, Aron, Cagan. SHE SHOULD HAVE: Ellen Yush ' s Hair Mary Madden ' s Eyes Ann Murray ' s Nose Elaine Meisner ' s Complexion Beatrice Harris ' s Voice Sandra Deutsch ' s Figure Gail Steinman ' s Poise Roberta Rosen ' s Personality Frances Hurwitz ' s Humor Rosemary Boccalatte ' s Sincerity Lorraine Evans ' School Spirit Pelda Hyman ' s Vocabulary Reyna Coledesky ' s Blush Barbara Glotzer ' s Giggle Roz Berkowitz ' s Smile HE SHOULD HAVE: Michael Mirsky ' s Hair Joseph Fradianni ' s Eyes Richard McGill ' s Nose Edward Barlow ' s Physique Timothy Barrett ' s Congeniality Richard Zetoff ' s Neatness John Harrell ' s Smile Anthony Rinaldi ' s Wit Thomas Andreoli ' s Individuality Edward Aron ' s Poise Harold Rudin ' s Tact Is Riley really at work? Learning something practical. Happy and successful homemakers of the future! Watch what you’re doing, Connie! ” CLASSES Fine arts appreciated (Rock n Roll) Parlez-vous francais? Omnis Gallia est divisae en tres partes.” Buenas dias, alumnos! The queen in all her splendor, Sitting this one out, Arriving for the big night! And the band played on, Cozy and comfortable, ' } 1 JgjTjK g| «r � % A vl J Clap hands, clap hands, clap hands Glowing faces Watchful eyes Grand March Reflections of a fabulous” ni HIGHLIGHTS M Fradianni Picked | cl or All• District ;y ' Wf 1 Those postcards in August, three years ago, were the real start of our Weaver careers. All the lowly sophomores skipped eagerly up the stairs to the third floor, well fortified with elevator passes” purchased from kindly seniors! . . . You now stand dismissed to your first period class,” but where is my first period class? . . . Hey, kid, what do you think you’re doing going up a Down stairway!” . . . There were good times, too, however! The Goodwill Formal, with a senior. (Some girls have all the luck.) . . . Those millions of clubs to join. How can I possibly find time for homework?” . . . Tom Andreoli breaks in¬ to the headlines as a sophomore elected to JCC . . . How about that! The Weaver Band and A1 Jarv is, too. The Mid-Winter Hop certainly was different . . . We cheered our basketball team on to the State Championship, equipped with that new-fangled gadg¬ et, the shakeroo.” We went to Boston!! (and slept for a week afterwards!) . . . Then back to serious work for a change. Mr. Hilbert guided us strugglers through Caesar . . . If winter comes, can spring be far behind?” No, and it wasn’t either . . . Baseball games and tennis matches (don’t those boys have any modesty?) . . . After hours and hours of study¬ ing we passed finals and then a whole summer of freedom. Those lucky kids who were old enough to work, while the rest had to just sit and loaf on the beach all day! Then as Juniors we flocked back the next Septem¬ ber, very self-confident and aware of our superiority. That little freshman tried to steal my stool at lunch. Poor kid, I didn’t know I was so strong.” . . . The football team does surprisingly well with our boys Barlow and Fradianni beginning to look good . . . Let’s forget about basketball! . . . Mid-years out of the way we anticipated our Junior Prom . . . Every¬ body enjoyed the Caribbean Cruise,” especially King Nick Fanelli and Queen Mary Madden . . . Weaver Nite real fabulous” (no thanks to us juniors in Goofus”) . . . Red socks become more prevalent as many girls are initiated into the Leader Corps . . . One lump or two,” the password at the Junior-Fac- Beaver Quintet Defeats Manchester MVP New Britain Defeats Weaver In Rain-Soaked Contest, 32-12 v ' i P. Hyman Will Guide Next Year’s Lookout � a AndreoliWins Silverman Prize Awarded at Assembly By L. Fox t is We 9 re Going to Boston1 d yV V Girls’ League “Sleighride Serenade’ Be Held December 10 in Gymll ulty Tea. The boys finally realize how pretty their feminine classmates are! . . . We bid a fond and tearful farewell to Miss Goodwin . . . Big honors in store for smart juniors chosen as Junior Waitresses (boy! how those seniors eat) and Ushers for gradua¬ tion (or how to smother a yawn successfully) . . . Then time out again for summer vacation and for Ann Clark, Lorraine Evans, and Emilia Mascaro to learn a lot about government (?) at Laurel Girls’ State. We storm the school as seniors for the biggest and best year yet . . . But troubles there are nonetheless: the doors you have to push and pull, no weaklings allowed here . . . parking tickets all of a sudden but Mr. Aitken uses the Fix” . . . Will I ever get my labs O.K.’d for chemistry?” . . . How come I’m late? You expect me here on time in all that snow?” . . . as Beavers move to the country . . . The wonderful aroma of cakes baking in cooking classes to whet any hardy appetite. The lucky man who marries a Weav¬ er home economics major! . . . College references and job applications galore . . . Mr. Beidler makes the boys really go out there and fight, but Turkey Day is the scene of another HPHS victory . . . Miss Roche takes over and Weaver goes off on a rapid social whirl with the Football Hop, Sleighride Serenade, and Basketball Hop, one right after the other . . . Hillhouse feels our strength as we murder” them at New Haven and conquer Manchester to become State Basketball Champs! (this is getting to be a great habit) . . . Boston, again, but the New England Championship will have to be next year’s aim! . . . Weaver Nite goes boppy” with Liberace . . . much thanks to Mr. DeVaux . . . Can I have your pic¬ ture?”, the constant request addressed to seniors . . . Class elections insure the success of the Class of 1956’s activities, Class Night, Reception, and Ban¬ quet . . . The last days, the hardest, when we Seniors knew the end was in sight, and we looked forward with mixed emotions to what lay ahead beyond these Moments to Remember.” . ■ V M yJ Honor Society Inducts Twenty-seven Seniors , ; T f zmm Junior Femmes Fete Teachers At Caffein,Tanic Tete-a-Tete , 5 . ' 6 BrZ ° ys ’ Edward Aron Chosen Recipient Of Honorary Science Award NJs V , . mm x W eaver Regulars Lose to Hartford High Owls, 27- 6 JV’s Win in 37-6 Rout as Holliday, Kramer Star Who won the game say!!” Talented music makers. ASSEMBLIES Listening attentively. We rule the school! Congratulations, Tom! Pledging our service. ASSEMBLIES Friendship, honor, loyalty. Education on foreign affairs. The Latin Club dressed” for dinner! Two lumps, please! SOCIAL EVENTS Talking over world affairs. Charming young ladies — at tea. A gala affair — for both students and faculty! ACKNOWLEDGMENTS To all the people who have helped make this yearbook possible through their willing cooperation, the Portal Board wishes to express a sincere and grateful thanks.” Loring Studio has captured through its pictures many of the memorable events of our Weaver years. The talented artists, Sandra Deutsch, Josephine Grasso, Gail Hainsey, Beatrice Harris, Richard Jablonski, Judy McFayden, James Quint, Patricia Santos, Joel Schrager, and Ray Smith, guided by Miss Dorothy Pickard, Mr. John Preu, and Mr. Bernard Zawisa, have produced artwork which is certainly outstanding. The typing so carefully done by Carol Rice, Barbara Wychodil, and Jo-Ann Zwarick is greatly ap¬ preciated. We thank Mr. Jack Brown of O’Toole Co. for making his visits to Weaver to aid in arranging the Portal. This book certainly could not have been put t ogether without the untiring efforts of Mr. F. Eliot Larrabee, Editorial Advisor, and Mr. John A. Alibrio, Business Advisor. To them especially — thank you” from the Portal Boards. The typing, so carefully done Artwork which is truly outstanding ... ” Best Wishes To The Class of 1956 mm —Hi M 1 WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL Greetings and Lasting Thoughts From the Honor Society As you leave the halls of Weaver strive to live as honorable men and women. Sharpen your sense of right and wrong, stick to principles you consider right, and brighten your honor by being always honest, truthful, trustworthy, just, and decent. By keeping in mind the ideals of honor sown at Weaver, at home, and at your place of worship, you will be on the road to a rich, satisfying, and rewarding life; furthermore, you will be in a position to show others the way and thereby, benefit society as a whole. 98 WEAVER BOYS ' CLUB Extends Best Wishes to THE CLASS of 1956 si 99 Best Wishes to the CLASS of ' 56 GIRLS ' LEAGUE President Anna Clark Vice President Audrey Gold § 2nd Vice President Marie Tine Secretary Joanne Gitlen Treasurer Mary Madden Senior Member Mary Ann Lang Junior Member Freddy Bonazelli Sophomore Member Lucy Vallera Freshman Member Gene Corr § § § § § § 100 $ § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § BEST WISHES FOR YOUR SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN THE FUTURE TO THE CLASS OF 1956 WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ART CLOTHES SHOP Men ' s Clothing and Furnishings Sportswear for Students Men ' s Wear with an Art Also Specializing in Formal Clothes Renting for Students 1069 MAIN ST. HARTFORD, CONN. Tel. JA 7-2023 1181 MAIN STREET § § § § § § § Best Wishes to the CLASS of 1956 ORCHID FLORIST Phone JA 7-6421 § § § § § § § § § § § § § § 101 Best of Luck for Every Success in the Future MARKET BASKET SUPER MARKETS 2374 MAIN STREET 242 FARMINGTON AVENUE Hartford, Conn. Compliments of JULIUS ADLER MEMORIAL CHAPTER 90 OF A.Z.A. Best Wishes to Our Fellow Classmates I R. Druckman B. Miller E. Goldberg H. Caplan G. Davidson H. Drucker S. Kofsky W. Fishberg C. Pisetsky B. Gatter J. Weisman G. Gatzen N. Fertman M. Gere S. Osit S. Hershenow P. Wortman G. Leverant R. Himelstein B. Lipkind J. Rosenblatt D. Mayer S. Rohrlick G. McNamara P. Schoolnick V. Moses M. Lutin E. Rosen L. Lutin N. Sokoloff M. Hurwitz 102 BATES and KLINKE Manufacturing Jewelers OFFICIAL JEWELERS FOR ALL CLASSES WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL ATTLEBORO, MASS. OUR CONGRATULATIONS THE CLASS of 1956 CROWN SUPER MARKET 620 ALBANY AVENUE HARTFORD, CONN. 103 COMPLIMENTS OF THE GIRLS ' LEADER CORPS To Class of ' 56 § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § I § § § § § § § § § BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF ' 56 THE BOYS ' LEADER CORPS 104 105 For the Deal of Deals on a New Pontiac See GITLEN-NOVICK MOTORS, INC. 348 TRUMBULL STREET Hartford, Conn. JA 7-2128 DAIRY QUEEN 1 Extends Best Wishes to The CLASS of 1956 1278 ALBANY AVENUE Compliments of TESCO CORP MATERIAL ' S Handling Equipment; Fork Lifts Sales — Service — Rentals BERLIN TURNPIKE BERLIN, CONN. Valley 8-3568 Compliments of PARCEL DELIVERY, INC. Compliments of MORGAN AUTO SCHOOL REAR - 210 FARMINGTON AVENUE Hartford, Conn. Compliments of the ALBANY BARBER SHOP 1442 ALBANY AVENUE Hartford, Conn. Congratulations, Best Wishes and Good Luck From WILSON ' S VARIETY SHOP 1770 MAIN STREET Hartford, Conn. JAKE ' S DRUG STORE 1754 MAIN STREET JACOB A. HYMAN, Prop. Prescription Corner § § § 106 9 Congratulations CLASS of 1956 from CONCILIUM ROMANUM Compliments of THE WEAVER BAND Compliments of MR. and MRS. SOL HURWITZ Compliments of SALON OF BEAUTY 655A BLUE HILLS AVE. Phone CH 2-5085 Compliments of MR. and MRS. JERALD COOPERSMITH Congratulations Class of 1956 MR. and MRS. HOLLIS K. REYNOLDS Compliments of Ann M. Nancy K. Mary Ann L. Anna C. Joan P. Joan W. Patricia M. Mary M. Sandra Me. Carol R. Maddy R. Patricia R. Priscilla S. Compliments of the FRANK H. BURKS CHAPTER FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA CLUB Compliments of MODERN DRUG 657 BLUE HILLS AVENUE Compliments of BERSON PHARMACY LOUIS BERSON, Ph.g., Reg. Ph. 2185 MAIN ST. HARTFORD, CONN. Minnie ' s Record and Variety Shop 12 BARBOUR STREET CH 7-3196 WOODLAND GARAGE 1137 ALBANY AVE. 1012 NEW BRITAIN AVE. Never knowingly undersold § s 107 Compliments of KOSOFF ' S BARBER SHOP 132 BARBOUR STREET MODEL BEAUTY STUDIO 1884 Main St. Ch 7-2535 Hartford, Conn. Shampooing Our Specialty MRS. IRIS SCOTT MRS. M. RAMSEY BLUE HILLS PET SHOP 658 BLUE HILLS AVENUE Hartford, Conn. H. ROBBIN DELICATESSEN 1031 MAIN STREET Hartford, Conn. Expert Tailor and Furrier I. POST 1150 ALBANY AVE. TEL. CH 7-8704 BLUE HILLS DELICATESSEN 1278 ALBANY AVENUE Extends Its Best Wishes to the CLASS OF 1956 Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan D. Lieberman and Daughter Compliments of Fruit Department BLUE HILLS DELICATESSEN JOSEPH SACK, Proprietor Compliments of THE STEWART FAMILY HARLEM BARBER SHOP 7 CANTON STREET MR. C. SHERMAN, Prop. Compliments of JONO TEXTILE PLUTO ' S 1042 BLUE HILLS AVENUE Bloomfield, Conn. Best Wishes to the CLASS of 1956 BLUE HILLS 5 and 10 MERIDY ' S SERVICE STATION 129 NELSON STREET Hartford, Conn. § § § § 108 109 MODEL BARBER SHOP Congratulations From Hoover Bldg 42 ASYLUM STREET HARTFORD, CONN THE SHOE RACK IT PAYS TO LOOK WELL 1229 ALBANY AVENUE Manicuring Also Compliments to the ROSE VOGUE FURNITURE CORPORATION Compliments of AL ROTHSTEIN RAILROAD STORAGE Compliments of SNYDER ' S SUPER MARKET no I -k v 4 tijijii. ill! g adde Wm- 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 t hink of Loring Studios when you want photographs to help you remember other momentous days to come! 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