Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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MISS ANITA K. ROCHE Farewells are ever sighing, welcomes ever smiling.” Indeed, we have often been welcomed into the office of our devoted Dean of Girls, Miss Anita K. Roche. A familiar phrase to this loyal friend might well be, Miss Roche, I’ve been in such a pickle since I saw you last.” Miss Roche has helped many Weaverites through the bubbling cauldrons into the clear blue sky of a happy Beaverland. Her effer¬ vescent self has been the motivating force be¬ hind numerous Weaver scenes. Constantly busy, always on the go, always radiant, she has ex¬ erted ceaseless efforts on behalf of the student body. She constantly strove to raise the stan¬ dards of Weaver’s pupils as well as those of the school. She is a living example of Shakespeare’s ’Tis the mind that makes the body rich.” Always a true friend and an effective and helpful counselor, she created an aura of friendliness, understanding, and sunshine. Her in¬ exhaustible spring of suggestions and encouragement has aided many of us; her abounding energy and enthusiasm were always contagious. Words cannot adequately express the class of 1960’s gratitude to this most re¬ markable woman, for as Shakespeare said, I can no other answer make but thanks, and thanks, and ever thanks.” Thank you, Miss Roche! GIRLS’ LEAGUE EXECUTIVE BOARD Seated, left to right: E. Nowak, C. Nowak, Weidman, Kelley, Nappier, Grasso, Alexis, Miss De- Bartolo. Standing: Miss Roche, Beebe, Guy.

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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.

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WEAVER HIGH SCHOOL All the school’s a stage, And all we that were in it merely players. We entered Weaver only four short years ago, But in that time such gifts have we acquired As shall never be forgotten. We’ve culled The fruits of knowledge and have found within A happiness that scarce can be expressed. We’ve made our truest friends within these halls Of learning — the faculty who helped us when We were in need, who showed us how to harvest What they sowed; our fellow students, Friendly, worthy of our deepest trust, Enjoying with us the ups and downs of life. All was not work at Weaver, for we had Diversions which relaxed us, but which caused The hours to pass by much too quickly. So now remain of Weaver High but pleasant Memories; the halls wherein we talked And spent four happy years are gone, but they Shall stay locked within our minds, a constant Inspiration for the times that lie ahead.