Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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THE GOOD SHIP WEAVER Through the Seas of Education We have sailed for many years, And the straits have oft been stormy, And the crew had many fears. Aboard the S. S. Weaver High School With our journey almost through, Now it seems despite the hardships That the years have been too few. But from the galley to the cabins Of the good Ship Weaver High, (Room 300 to the lunchroom)— All the crew may say goodbye, For the ship is steaming onward And there looming in the dark Is the Port of Graduation Where the crew must disembark. There some greater cruise confronts And some further ports await. For we must leave the S. S. Weaver For the Vessel of Our Fate. us

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ation F.E.L s 1st Period Class MR. F. ELIOT LARRABEE ... an out- standing teacher, a talented leader, and a grand person. Through the years, his Eng¬ lish classes have been filled with lively dis¬ cussion, valuable philosophy, and quaint humor. As PORTAL editorial advisor, he has, by brilliant guidance and ability, aided immensely in producing classbooks of ever¬ lasting worth and substance. Then, too, the wonderful success and spirit of Class Night result from his expert handling and arranging of the program. However, above all, it is the generous assistance, the person¬ able friendliness, the congenial warmth which we, the Class of 1951, shall always remember embodied by Mr. F. Eliot Larra- bee.

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Mr, William F. Aitken For want of better words, the Class of ’51 offers a simple: “Thanks” to Principal William F. Aitken. Behind this deep appreciation lie recollections of his faith in the students and his sincere devotion to Wea¬ ver, of the spirited rallies and assemblies he led, and of the funior City Council and the school Student Government he so strongly supported. Mr. Aitken’s pride in the school, his warm tolerance, and his per¬ sonal integrity have greatly inspired all of us. In ’48, we set out side by side, a new skipper and a green crew. Owing largely to his fine skill and efforts, it has been, for the most part, smooth sailing. Together, we’ve ridden through the rough spots, enjoyed our victories, and turned out some prospective captains among us. Therefore, as we set sight on new horizons, it is with a touch of sadness and admiration that we bid a great skipper farewell. ' V It seems but yesterday that the Class of 1951 came to Weaver, a green crew, ready for a new venture. In the three short years that you have been here, your class has steered a good course making contribu¬ tions of worth and significance to your school. In this classbook message I want to extend the good wishes to each of you that it will be impossible to do personally on your graduation day. Wherever you take your place in the world of tomorrow, I hope that you can each contribute your share toward a better society, facing each new venture with enthusiasm, intelligence, and a high regard for your fel- lowmen. Though we bid you farewell as undergraduates, Weaver greets you as new alumni. We will always follow with interest your progress in life, and we wish success and happiness for each of you. WILLIAM F. AITKEN Principal