Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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MR. WILLIAM F. AITKEN The pen of Shakespeare himself could not have created a character more worthy of praise and respect than our own principal, William F. Aitken. Mr. Aitken has always displayed the personal integrity and strength of character which identify a true leader. As the director of the entire Weaver company, he is faced with a gigantic responsibility. He faces this responsi¬ bility with pride as well as with skill. It is seldom that one finds a principal so genuinely interested in the well being of each individual student. Because of his sincerity Mr. Aitken has won the wholehearted respect of the class of ’60. In the years to come, the memory of Mr. Aitken will doubtlessly remain as an influence for good in the mind of every Weaverite. As we bid a fond farewell to the school that has endowed us with so many won¬ derful memories, we would like to express our thanks to you, Mr. Aitken, for your complete devotion to us and to the school we love. STUDENT COUNCIL EXECUTIVE BOARD Seated, left to right: Rogers, Kel¬ ley, Goldstein, Guy. Standing: Miss Roche, Wolfe, Burr, Barenbaum, Grasso, Mr. Aitken.

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The auditorium resounds with strains of Are you ready? What do you say? O.K.?” followed by deaf¬ ening applause. A man of medium height with a dis¬ tinctive black crewcut is once again leading cheers for the Weaver Green. We have identified Mr. School Spirit with every rally since our freshman year. We usually see him standing on the podium leading the fabulous Weaver band in a show tune or march. The backbone of the band, he works tirelessly to perfect his organization, and Weaver Band members will never forget those, annual picnics at Salem Circle or those rides home in a well-packed station wagon, usually 6-8 students plus a variety of instruments. This understanding leader is never too busy to stop and talk with a student, whether the problem be mu¬ sical or otherwise. It is for his friendliness and sym¬ pathetic nature as well as for his musical ability that we will always remember our beloved band leader. MR. CLAYTON WAHL Although words cannot adequately express the gratitude we feel, we, the class of 1960, wish to dedicate this PORTAL to Mr. Russell Baker of the science department, Miss Jeannine Belisle of the mathematics and guidance departments, and Mr. Clayton Wahl of the music department. 7

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MR. EZRA MELROSE Although a multitude of players have taken part in this four-year production, few of them have been as friendly, as helpful, and as inter¬ ested in the success of the production as our Vice-Principal, Mr. Melrose. Taking an inter¬ est in each and every one of us, Mr. Melrose kept his office open to anyone who wished to see him, no matter how seemingly unimportant the purpose of the visit. His sense of duty never failed him, and his wonderful sense of humor gave us many cheefful moments. Always was Mr. Melrose the staunchest of Weaver fans, whether he was priding himself on Weaver’s scholastic rating or cheering the football team on to victory. All the world’s a stage . . . And one man in his time plays many parts.” And on this stage of ours, Weaver High School, Mr. Melrose has been at once teacher, advisor, and friend. We supporting players must leave now, Mr. Melrose, but we shall never forget you, and we only hope that the years to come are as pleasant and as profitable for you as these past four years have been for us. BOYS’ CLUB EXECUTIVE BOARD Seated, left to right: Bartlett, Stewart, Ragazzi, Montagno. Standing: Mr. Melrose, Silver, Ross, Cruz, Garbus.