Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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DEDICATION MR. GEORGE P. THOMAS There are very few of us who have ever entered the counseling room and not heard the voice of this man rendering encouragement to his students. Liked by all because of his unique personality and sincere dedication, he is an inspiration to our senior class. There is a very personal aspect of his teacher-student relationship which is evidenced in his sponsorship of group trips on his own time and his work with very important activities in the school. With his sincere friendship and helpful guidance, he has, in spite of his claim that man is basically evil, made our school life easier and happier. So, it is with honor and pleasure that the Class of 1965 dedicates this Portal to Mr. George P. Thomas.

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DEDICATION It is difficult to express the sentiments of numerous Weaverites regarding this member of the faculty. The unlimited patience which she has shown toward her students has won her the respect and ad¬ miration of all. Her class is one in which each individual must think for himself and thus experiences a personal satisfaction when he ar¬ rives at a correct answer. Her interest, however, encompasses much more than merely teaching her classes atomic structure. Due to her sincere concern for the individual student and his problems, she can frequently be found counselling some troubled senior. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to be in one of her chemistry classes have truly had a unique experience. Therefore, it is with deep gratitude that we, the class of 1965, dedicate The Portal to Miss Elizabeth W. Sawyer.

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EZRA Z. MELROSE STUDENT COUNCIL Third Row: Miss Roche, Barlow, Wright, Fox, Cloud, B. Field, Berkon, H. Greenblatt, Gibson, Mr. Melrose. Second Row: Clinton, Friedman, M. Field. First Row: Mills, Gozzo, Devita, D. Greenblatt, Katz. As a leader of men, one must have patience, understanding, tact and wisdom. As a leader of youth, one must have all these qualities and more—a youthful spirit and mind. Through our years at Weaver, all of these characteristics have been evident to us in our principal, Mr. Melrose. He has been a friend to all his students—encouraging us, guiding us, and cheering us on to victory and success. We are proud to have had him as our leader. We like one who understands us and our sometimes-complex problems. We like one to whom we can bring these problems, knowing that we shall receive whole-hearted interest and counsel. We like one who can, by his own enthusiasm, instill school spirit in those around him. And so, we like Mr. Melrose for what he is; for what he has done for us, we are deeply grateful; and we will remember him as one who has always been our friend and guide.