Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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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 - '

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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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MISS KATHERINE R. GOODWIN The success of our show’’ is greatly due to the kindness and cooperation of Miss Goodwin. Many of us have discovered her sparkling wit and thoughtfulness through close association with her. Her devotion to the Girls’ League has been an inspiration to all its members, and her untiring effort on behalf of our Student Council, an incentive to every Weaverite. She is never too busy to help someone with a problem, and many have come under the in¬ fluence of her understanding and encouraging nature. As Dean she has set an example worthy to be followed by her girls’’. We shall remem¬ ber her not only as our Dean, but as a true friend. In farewell, the class of 1953 extends its appreciation and gratitude to a prominent director of our play. May the future hold hap¬ piness and good health for you, Katherine R. Goodwin. GIRLS’ LEAGUE EXECUTIVE BOARD Standing (left to right): Bonadies, Adams, Miss Goodwin, Vecchiolla. Seated: DeGregorio, McKay, Patitucci, Mancuso.