Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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DEDICATIONS MR. PREU All through his career, this popular and beloved teacher has been character¬ ized by each Portal as a regular guy and a good sport.” For years his art classes have always been remembered for their unlimited educational discussion, serious work, outstanding achievements, and most of all for their friendly and happy atmosphere. Because of his efforts, the Art-Crafts Club of Weaver has gained the reputation of being one of the oldest and most active groups in school. He has also helped to narrow the social gap between teacher and student by his efforts in arranging educational and recreational affairs. For many years, the dances at Weaver have reached inimitable splendor because of his work, ideas and direc¬ tion with the decorations. Many students have found it a pleasure not only to work under him but also to work right along with him in these activities. For his unselfishness, his continually happy disposition, his untiring efforts in school duties, his understanding personality and warm sense of humor, we dedicate the Portal of 1953 to Mr. John D. Preu. 6

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exciting moments in sports, a great variety of club activities, beautifully staged sodal events, and fabulous t proms. Our story also expresses ' the prayers for peace, the ideals of Brotherhood, and the desire of higher learning. By achieving these goals, the cast has scored an out¬ standing hit. When we look back on our high school days, we remember our friends and the faculty — we remember our j heartbreaks and hard work — and of course — our fun and achieve- i ments. But most of all, when we look back on our high school days, most of all, We Remember Weaver.” —R.S.A.

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TT MR. WARING As we leave the portals of Weaver behind, we have come to appreciate the value of one of the most prominent members of our faculty. His qualities of fair play and good sportsmanship have influenced many students. As originator of our sports assemblies, he has been a faithful and loyal director of our show. We always looked forward to his pep talks at those programs. His friendly smile and ever-ready wit, his warm concern for all, and his desire to please have made him well liked by both students and teachers. His hard work on behalf of the Athletic Association, as well as his appearance at all our games, has made him a familiar and welcome figure. His loyalty and service to Weaver will be firmly imprinted in our high school memories. As a token of our admiration and friendship, we dedicate the Portal of 1933 to Mr. William R. Waring. 7