Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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MR. WILLIAM F. AITKEN The class of 1953 greets with pride and admiration our principal, William F. Aitken. His keen interest in all our efforts has made our high school years richer and more satisfying. Mr. Aitken’s warm personality com¬ mands deep respect wherever he may be: in the halls, at sports’ events, or in the reception line at a formal. With an easy manner and a friendly smile, he is known as a regular guy” among the student body. Every society, whether it be social or business, needs an executive, a steadying hand to keep the show on the road”. Mr. Aitken competently fills this position at Weaver. He is always there, ready to laud us when we deserve praise or pull us up to standards when we fall short. With such an able director”, students and faculty alike have keener desire to strive for the betterment of Weaver High School. ' All the world is a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts.” The above well describes the career of each of you during your stay at Weaver High School, the initial Stage of your preparation for participation in the larger stage of life. Each of you has played your part, — some very successfully and some to a lesser degree, some in the capacity of leaders, others in the capacity of followers. But each in his turn has made a contribution, be it large or small, and each has acquired characteristics and knowledges far beyond what one may record in the form of grades or citizenship. As you leave Weaver as students, we welcome you back again as members of the Weaver Alu mni Associa¬ tion, in which each of you holds life membership. It is our hope that each of you will make a worthy contri¬ bution to the adult life of your community and as people see you in your daily life, they will think of you in terms of good citizens. May Godspeed be with each of you as you enter the post-secondary stage of your development, and to each of you our best wishes for success. —WILLIAM F. AITKEN Principal STUDENT COUNCIL EXECUTIVE BOARD Seated (left to right): Miss Goodwin, Mr. Aitken. Standing: Chaffee, Alexander, Arcari, Fontana, Henry, Shee¬ han. 8

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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

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WE REMEMBER WEAVER The years have passed, For us so swiftly. The days have gone, We know not where. Of all that was, And all that will be, We ponder again. Dreams that once were So beyond us, Now lie at our Ev’r open door. The world is ours, Ours to conquer. We ponder no more. And still we turn Look back and see, The cares we had And joys we knew, What once was real Now just memory, Ours to keep evermore. We remember Our lunch periods, Classes, studies, Teachers, friends, so true. But most of all Cherished Weaver, We remember you. IT - '