Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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MR. GEORGE THOMAS MR. REGINALD DE VAUX shall never dismiss from our memories the joyful Weaver Nites, and “thousands” of hours of music he gave us. He is truly the music man of Beaver County. Many have said history is a bore. This statement has definitely been proved false by a most amusing and in¬ telligent instructor. The warm and ready smile which was so often seen on his face was well worth the toil to which his students were accustomed. He has always taken ut¬ most pride in his students’ achievements, and has worked diligently preparing them for the future. His personal in¬ tegrity was appreciated by his many students and friends in his after-school discussions. His glowing personality, frankness, and teaching ability add up to an excellent teacher and a stimulating person. These are just a few of the reasons we chose to honor these three wonderful people. We are extremely proud and joyful to dedicate this, the Portal of 1958, to Miss Elizabeth Sawyer, chemistry; Mr. Reginald DeVaux, music; and Mr. George Thomas, history. This is our way of saying thank you and God bless you.

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This year the class of ’58 is pleased to dedicate its classbook to three members of the Weaver faculty. These three teachers have worked constantly for the benefit of the students. They will always be remembered for their friendliness, sincerity, and able instruction. Vive la chimie! Our excellent teacher not only aided us with our assigned studies, but was always willing to help solve a student’s personal problem. Her after-school meet¬ ings, which often lasted till dusk, were not only helpful, but oh, so refreshing. We will never forget her sense of fairness, her hints on lab technique, and the pride which she held for the new laboratory that she herself designed. But most of all we remember our Chemistry Teacher as a warm-hearted and sincere person. Weaver Nite is a success! Again the tireless efforts of one of the male faculty members are rewarded. Long hours of time, combined with patient and skillful direct¬ ing, have resulted in sheer entertainment. Kind-hearted¬ ness and generosity, his outstanding qualities, are seen in his daily routine as teacher to some and friend to all. As we blaze our trail through the long path of adulthood, we 6

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I Mr. William F. Aitken The road is at an end—so quickly that it is difficult to believe that four years have flown by. Yet one of the happiest memories from our venture of education at Weaver High School will be our Principal, William F. Aitken. Mr. Aitken has been our “trail blazer” during the four years in “Beaver County,” years that were often dif¬ ficult, but mostly filled with “moments of the memorable.” With his sincere friendship and helpful guidance, he has, in the face of countless responsibilities and tasks, made our en¬ deavors and studies much easier and hap¬ pier. Our principal, Mr. Aitken, a man well qualified to lead students “headed for hori¬ zons, unlimited,” has taken an enthusiastic interest in each and every Weaverville ac¬ tivity. Never for a moment has he turned from the task of leading our “wagon train.” Tirelessly and unselfishly he dedicated him¬ self to us and our goals. We have successfully reached the end of the road, finding before us a maze of new paths to be trodden. As we step from the Beaver County schoolhouse for the last time, it is with a tearful good-bye and a deep appreciation to Mr. Aitken. Student Council Officers Seated, left to right; Classman, J. Le¬ vine, M. Lutin, D’Esopo. Standing: Miss Roche, Perkins, Karg- man, Reardon, Mr. Aitken. 8