Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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All of us who have ever come in personal contact with Miss Katherine Goodwin, Dean of Girls, will always re¬ member her wonderful spirit and encouraging faith. She has been sincere, understanding, and as radiant as any person could possibly be in our lives. Her sparkling smile and winning personality have given hope to many a student at Weaver. Her untiring effort and her interest in the Girls ' League and its activities have united her even more closely with the student body. In these past two years she has come to know many of us as more than just casual acquaintances. We became friends! We have been very fortunate in having such a wonderful person as dean of girls, and we hope that she will re¬ member the class of ' 48 as they will remember her. Miss Katherine R. Goodwin Portrait of Mr. Burke presented to school in 1947. Left to right: Miss Goodwin, Mr. Wish, Mr. Aitken. A friend in need, a friend indeed ' ' — that ' s Mr. Aitken. There is hardly anyone at Weaver who, after having come in contact with him, cannot say that a true friend has indeed been found. In our vice-principal we have an able and willing counselor, one who is ready at all times to listen to students ' trying problems and to aid them in every way possible with wise guidance. In his two short years at Weaver, Mr. Aitken has gained the respect both of the faculty and the student body. His placidness at tense moments, his pleasant smile, his nu¬ merous beneficial ideas are slowly becoming more and more embedded within the hearts of all. May he continue for many years to come, this worthy service to future students of Weaver. Mr. William F. Aitken n 4

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MR. FRANK H. BURKE Because of his deep and personal interest in the students, their activities, and all with which he is associated, Mr. Burke will always be closely linked with the name of Weaver High School. Preferring to manage many cases in¬ volving students, their plans, and their headaches, by himself, acting in the position of a guidance supervisor, he has brought students into closer contact with him. A thing to remember will be his never-ending supply of humorous tales, animated by actions, expression, poise, and sheer delight. This source of wit and wisdom was a true asset to his extemporaneous speeches which were so enjoyable for the audience. With such a guiding spirit behind the school, others became inspired. We all hope for his health to improve and his happiness to be abundant. HIGH HOPES FOR FOOTBALL ' 48!

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10 (Jn (iMemtfriam Miss Elizabeth Craig Miss Elizabeth Craig was a teacher to whom teaching was not a profes¬ sion; it was a way of life. Nor did it take us long to perceive that beneath the overawing exterior — the chilling glance, the admonishing word, the queenly bearing — was a great lady devoted to the hundreds of boys and girls whom she had instructed during her twenty-four years at Weaver. Her belief that honesty is not the best policy; it is the only policy has inspired many to attempt to lead integral lives. Even after an accident had forced her to resort to the help of a pair of canes, she continued as a member of the English department. Most of us will carry away in our memories the picture of Miss Craig as, slowly and regally, she made her way through the corridors. For this is the woman who died —in body — sixty-four years old, but who lives — in spirit — sixty-four years young.