Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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LEONARD BOARDMAN Silence is golden.” Len” . . . quiet and friendly . . . also well-liked . . . goes for sports in a big way, especial¬ ly basketball . . . has a side in¬ terest in cars (especially Bonne- villes) . . . plans to attend col¬ lege. Boys’ Club; J. V. Baseball. RONALD BOLLACKER Wit makes its own welcome.” Bo . . . friendly and sincere . . . amazing sense of humor . . . interests are sports, especial¬ ly baseball and football . . . well-liked by his classmates . . . termed Weaver all right.” Boys’ Club. JEFFREY BOUCHARD If the world’s a vale of tears, smile till rainbows span it.” Jeff” . . . great personality . . . well-liked for his sunny dispo¬ sition ... a hit with the girls . . . plans include college . . . enjoys bowling and playing the accordion. Clubs: Boys’, Dramatic. RAY BOWMAN He found no bad in the world.” His interests are outside of school such as hunting and fish¬ ing! . . . also enjoys bowling, ice skating, and taxidermy . . . plans include the Navy or col¬ lege . . . years at Weaver the best of my life.” DOROTHY BRANCH A woman should be seen, not heard.” Dot” ... an interesting per¬ sonality at Weaver . . . hobbies include sewing, knitting, and reading . . . hopes to enter nursing school . . . Weaver: Teachers the greatest; subjects the latest; teams the most coura¬ geous.” Choir; Clubs: Art-Crafts, Fu¬ ture Nurses; Girls’ League. DAVID BRODERICK Better to give than to take.” Dave” ... a newcomer to Weaver, entering as a senior . . . a welcome addition to our class . . . enjoys reading and photography . . . other activi¬ ties include swimming and hik¬ ing . . . college in future. HOWARD BRENER A lad of mettle, a good boy.” How” . . . tall and quiet . . . a real nice guy . . . liked by all . . . has special interest in sports and girls . . . plans in ¬ clude the service or business school . . . thought Weaver was the greatest.” Boys’ Club; Teams: Cross-Coun¬ try, Track. SANDRA BROWN To warn, to comfort, to command.” Fox” ... a swinging gal” . . . a real lover! . . . special interests include swimming, music, clothes, and Dave Bru- beck . . . plans include further schooling and marriage . . . years at Weaver: Groovy.” Booster Club; Choir (Vice- Pres.); Girls’ League. 29

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MARTIN BERLINER Hit hard, hit fast , hit often.” Marty” . . . fearless spirit dis¬ played to perfection on grid¬ iron . . . golf and bowling his special interests . . . after grad¬ uation off to college . . . had a terrific time” in Weaverville! Clubs: Boys’, Letter; Football Team; Jr. Red Cross. SUSAN BERNSTEIN We are advertised by our loving friends.” A friendly smile and cheery hello for all . . . known as Susanne” to those interested in art . . . plans include college and a career in Interior Design . . . on Weaver: Just Great!” Clubs: Booster, Art-Crafts; Girls’ League; Jr. Prom (Chair¬ man Decorations); Orchestra. GARY S. BERMAN Where have you been all my life?” Weaver’s celebrated politician . . . friendly and easy-going, yet ambitious . . . quite a lady’s man . . . special interests in¬ clude girls and cars . . . fore¬ cast for the future: successful career in scientific research. Band; Boys’ Club; F. P. A., Honor Society; J. C. C. (May¬ or); Jr. Usher; Lookout; Portal Editor; Student Council. FREDRICA BERSON A heaven of charms.” Ricky” . . . very attractive and personable . . . her special interest is that certain fella” . . . plans a teaching career (those lucky students!) . . . well-liked and active ... on Weaver: Just great!” Girls’ League; Lookout Editor¬ ial and Business Boards; Portal Board. RAYMOND BLANKS I believe in the end, truth will conquer.” Ray” ... a typical politician . . . a smile for everyone . . . an ambitious Weaver Beaver . . . enjoyed Weaver’s friendly atmosphere . . . plans to be¬ come a history teacher or enter the foreign service . . . good luck!! Clubs: Boys’, Dramatics; F. P. A. (Ex. Board); Portal Business Board; J. C. C.; Jr. Red Cross. MIRIAM BERSON Liberty of thought is the life of the soul.” Mirm” . . . full of pep, and ready to comment on everything . . . favorite Weaver locale— the guidance office . . . interests include Sunday School class, history, and boys! . . . teaching career (in history) planned for future. Clubs: Booster, Chemistry, Dra¬ matics; F. T. A.; Girls’ League; Lookout Proofreader. LESLIE BLATT A merry heart goes all the day.” Witty and fun-loving . . . great sense of humor . . . appears quiet—but watch out! . . . will make her patients sit up and take notice. Girls’ League; Future Nurses Club. ELOISE BLANCH As good as gold.” Quiet, sweet, newcomer to Weaver . . . friendly, fun-lov¬ ing, happy-go-lucky . . . loves to listen to all kinds of music . . . plans to enter nursing . . . about Weaver: Enjoyed it.” Girls’ League. 28

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EDWARD BROZEK The nurse of full-grown souls is solitude.” Eddy” . . . generally keeps to himself . . . really a swell fel¬ low according to those who know him . . . plans include a term in the Navy . . . Weaver years Unbelievable! ” RICHARD BUSQUE Try to find a better man than me.” Richie” ... a friendly, easy¬ going guy . . . usually found where the girls are” ... or perhaps driving his big Olds” . . . comment on Weaver: Wonderful.” Boys’ Club. JOAN BYSKO It’s love, it’s love that makes the world go round.” Joanie” ... a sports-loving Weaver Beaver . . . enjoys swimming, bowling, and ice skating . . . plans marriage soon after graduation . . . the best years of my life were at Weaver.” Business Club; Girls’ League. PATRICIA CARUSO Man’s love is of man’s life a thing apart; ’tis a woman’s whole existence.” Paddy Wat” . . . loves music and dancing . . . enjoys crochet¬ ing, too . . . many friends at Weaver . . . plans to become a beautician after graduation . . . thought years at Weaver were fun. Girls’ League. LOUISE BRUMBAUM Nothing is nice unless spaced by variety. Weezie” . . . quiet but appeal¬ ing . . . numerous activities in¬ clude swimming and bowling . . . plans to be a nurse (lucky patients!) . . . thought Weaver the greatest!” Girls’ League. RICHARD BUTTERO Oh, why should life all labor be?” Friendly and easy-going . . . a rather reserved fellow until he’s with the boys . . . college or the service seen in the future . . . years at Weaver very en¬ joyable.” ILDA CARVALHO Variety’s the spice of life, that gives it all its flavor.” Ilda” ... a popular gal . . . one of Weaver’s friendliest Beavers . . . many interests in¬ clude talking on the phone and eating chocolate . . . will never forget making out all those schedules! . . . plans to teach elementary school. Booster Club; F. T. A. (Sec.- Tres., Vice-Pres.); Portal Board; Leader Corps; Jr. Red Cross (Sec., Pres.); Girls’ League; Honor Society (Treas.). JAMES CARABILLO Silence is a virtue.” Silent and studious . . . enjoys checkers and reading . . . quite a chess enthusiast . . . plans to attend college . . . Weaver: Best years of my school career. Clubs: Chemistry, Chess.