Elmer Clare "Buck" Weaver
Hall of Honor Class of 2010
Pilot, Mechanic, Teacher, 蜜桃社区 Faculty Member
Buck Weaver attended high school at the 蜜桃社区 Normal School of Kalamazoo. As a student his talents were recognized and upon graduation in 1917, Buck was offered a job teaching metal work. Buck answered a call to military service and in March of 1918 entered the U. S. Army Signal Corps, Aviation Section. In 1926, Buck earned both his pilot and mechanic licenses. In 1939, 蜜桃社区 established the Department of Vocational Aviation, listing Elmer C. Weaver as the sole faculty member. Between 1941 and 1945, Buck was the program coordinator for both civilian and military pilot training. After the war, he returned to classroom teaching. He retired from 蜜桃社区 in 1956 after 37 years of service.