Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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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.

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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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To the students of Weaver High School, the name of Miss Roche brings immediately to mind a dear friend, an intimate adviser— indeed, a lady endowed with a noble charac¬ teristic—sympathetic understanding. Miss Roche is the type of person whose work constitutes the most important function in her life. That her duties are well executed can be seen by the way she handles her stu¬ dents. A woman of her knowledge and intel¬ lect is well equipped to answer and help solve the many questions and problems of youth. It can be said that the students graduating from Weaver will carry with them the memory of a lady who guided them through those days when every little incident was important and meant so much. MISS ANITA K. ROCHE MR. NICHOLAS C. CORACCI Some of us who did not know our favorite vice-principal personally will remember him as the “voice of Weaver.” Others will remem¬ ber him as the jovial candy salesman at the many football and basketball games. Still others will remember him as the man who laid down Weaver law; but, without excep¬ tion, all of us will remember Mr. Coracci as a man with a friendly smile and a strong devo¬ tion to Weaver High School and its student body. These fine qualities of Mr. Coracci will never be forgotten. We, the class of 1965, wish to express the gratitude, appreciation and fondness which we have and shall always have for Mr. Coracci. 9