Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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MR. BURKE We have always been proud of our school, and especially of our principal, Mr. Frank H. Burke, for the many sterling qualities that have made him an able executive and a staunch friend. He is esteemed for his wise philosophy, and thus his counsel is continually sought by Weaver pupils, who do not hesitate to tell him any of their problems because they know he is a trust¬ worthy confidant. An enthusiastic sportsman, our principal can always be counted on for ardent support of our teams — win or lose. We have him to thank for many of our informative and enjoyable assemblies. Many of us have enjoyed especially the famous extemporaneous speeches, filled with Frank Burke ' s own brand of humor and his unforgettable dismissal, I send you now to your first recitation. Discussing the grandchildren 8

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We, the Portal Board, dedicate this classbook to a man who can look back with pride on his years of service to Weaver — to a man who has become an institution at Weaver — to a man who cannot help smiling when he sees the same boys and girls who once tried to beat that last bell making a place for themselves in the world. We dedicate the Portal of the class of 1947 to the smiling giver of the blue slips, to one Jasper Howard, better known to all of us as just plain Jasper. ' ' w j Jasper

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Dean of girls . . . experience in the serv¬ ice proved very helpful in dealing with the Weaver Beaveresses ... an ideal business executive . . . beaming per¬ sonality topped with a dimpled smile . . . staunch supporter of all school activities . . . a faithful and competent adviser of the Girls ' League . . . ambitious and energetic, but extremely modest . . . her accomplishments during her first year as dean of girls promise a happy future for her at Weaver. MISS KATHERINE R. GOODWIN Mr. Burke ' s New Assistants Mr. William F. Aitken returned to Weaver this year after an absence which he and Weaver students both consider much too long. Weaver was the first school in Hartford at which Mr. Aitken taught. Perhaps that ' s why it is his favor¬ ite! His natural friendliness and his wholesome sincerity have made him, in only a few months, a vice-principal re¬ spected and well-liked by the pupils. MR. AITKEN 9