Meriden High School - Annual Yearbook (Meriden, CT)

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Miss IDA A. DUNLOP was in the class of 1904, M. H. S., then attended New Britain Normal. After teaching in the grades she went to Simmons College to specialize, and is now assistant in Domes- tic Arts, Miss Dunlop coaches the choir, and is an accomplished pianist and a popular teacher. 62 Orient Street. The Un'versity of Michigan is Miss MABEL H. TALCOTTYS alma mater, for here she obtained her degree of A. B., in 1907. After teaching in the West for a few years she came to Meriden, and is now a member of the German faculty. Miss Talcott enjoys baseball games. Broad Street. A prominent member of M. H. S., '08, was Miss JULIA F. SULLIVAN, who has returned after four years at New Rochelle College, Where she obtained her A. B., and one year of teaching. With her she brought all her college spirit and energy, which has been used in organizing the 1917 D. S., and placing the Girls' Basket- ball and Athletic Associations on a business- like basis. The 1916 Debating Society has recently elected her an honorary member. Miss Sullivan's influence has been felt throughout the school, for she is the friend of every one in it. 385 Crown Street. 20

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In 1906, Mr. WILLIAM G. SHUTE, B. S., received his diploma from M. H. S., and afterwards attended Wesleyan. As the head of the mathematics department he has proved an efficient teacher. He is interested in all affairs of the pupils and surely the interest is mutual. Mr. Shute coached The Rivals and the mock trial, and took the part of the hero in the faculty play. He is a member of the Agassiz, 1916 D. S., and the junior Dramatic Society. Both students and teachers recognize in Mr. Shute a man of enthusiasm and ability. Newton Street Miss OLIVE I. CARTER, a member of our English faculty, is an alumna of Smith, 1911, and Columbia University, 1913, where she obtained her M. A. The 1917 D. S. owes much to Miss Carter, who is an honorary member. She is a member of the English Club, assisted in coaching The Rivals, and belongs to the junior girls' reading circle. East Main Street. Courses in Manual Arts, introduced into our school this year, have been under the direction of Mr. CHESLEY H. SMITH. In 1897 he was graduated from the New Hampton Literary Institute, in 1902 from Dartmouth, and in 1905 from Lloyd Normal School. Mr. Smith is a member of A. A. Q. Liberty Street 19

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This year the study of Domestic Arts has been introduced into both High School and grammar grades by Miss ALICE B. FOOTE. The courses have proved very interesting, and classes have been large. Miss Foote attended the Teachers' Training School of Home Economics, and Columbia University. Broad Street. The boys' athletics this year have been in charge of Mr. WILLARD H. GILBER- SLEEVE, B. S. He graduated from Wesleyan, in 1908, and attended Harvard Summer School of Physical Training. All the teams have been coached by Mr. Gildersleeve. He has taught commercial history. 894 Broad Street. Having been graduated from Massachu- setts State Normal Art School, in 1913, Mr. EVERETT K. BRUCE came to Meriden. Here hc is assistant instructor in manual arts and mechanical drawing in the upper grades, and in High School. 106 Cook Avenue. 21