Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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DEDICATION Mr. Nicholas C. Coracci As we, the class of 1954, leave these portals, we take with us the memories of this beloved teacher. His jovial spirit and precious wit have created a happy atmosphere in his classes and a strong bond of friendship with many students. Weaver recognizes him as its good-natured treasurer” who, as faculty adviser to the Business Board of the Lookout, has handled efficiently the funds of the paper to keep it in the chips.” His smiling face was always present at the ticket window to greet Weaver rooters. He has spent countless hours of work in managing the affairs of the schedule room. Girls desiring to enter the secretarial field appreciate the excellent training he has given them in typing and in shorthand. For the praiseworthy way in which you have gone beyond the call of duty to serve Weaver by offering a helping hand, the class of 1934 extends an expres¬ sion of gratitude to you, Mr. Nicholas C. Coracci. 7

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DEDICATION Miss Katherine R. Goodwin For many years Weaver students have lauded the devoted service of this kind woman. The gentle manner with which she has faithfully given her time and effort to help students and their projects be successful has won her the respect and admiration of both the students and the faculty. Many important school functions and affairs have been greatly aided by her support, encouragement, and wise advice. With patience and understanding she has guided the Student Council along the path to success in achieving many of the goals for which it has strived. Her moral and spiritual integrity has played a leading part in the direction of the Girls’ League and in her work as Dean. For your sincere dedication to Weaver and the magnificent accomplishments you have made here, the class of 1954 salutes you, Miss Katherine R. Goodwin. May God bless you as you continue to help Weaver flourish and prosper. 6

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Mr. William F. Aitken As the principal of Weaver High School, Mr. Aitken represents unity. Perhaps, the most well liked of our faculty, he always wears a smile. As we look back, his warmth, friendliness, understanding, and sympathy will never be forgotten. Every student at Weaver has a friend in Mr. Aitken. His appearance at all of our functions and his sound advice have proved inspiring to us. He is ever ready to aid Weaver and the student body in forward growth. Consequently, he has done much to make Weaver the fine school it is today. He has always encouraged us to go ahead and to seek the ideals we know and have learned to be right during our school years. As we thumb back through the pages of our high school memories, Mr. Aitken will always stand out, as a guiding example light to Weaver’s graduating class of 1954. TO MEMBERS OF THE SENIOR CLASS: As your class has journeyed through Weaver, we might think of your stay as a great show of many acts with varying talents and contributions from the members of your group. Your faculty, as directors, has worked hard, long and conscientiously for each of you and in your best interests in order that your contribution to the production might be your best. As actors in the play, each of you has shown growth and development and leaves the stage with maturity, social and intellectual growth far beyond what you had when your show opened three years ago. As you graduate, your performance is not over, for you advance from the Weaver undergraduate stage to the larger stage of life as members of the Weaver alumni group. Your directors wish you all success and have high hopes for a fine performance from each of you. QUO FATA VOCANT? —WILLIAM F. AITKEN Principal STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS Seated, left to right: Chaffee, Alexander, Sheehan, Brink. Standing: Miss Goodwin, Barton, Morris, Fanelli.