Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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HELEN DUGUID Music Keene Normal School; N.Y.U. Miss Duguid’s appreciation of the finer things in life is manifested in her great love of music. We shall cherish the echoes of her clear, melodious voice as a fond memory of one of our most conscientious music teachers. CHARLES F. GIPSON Mathematics and Physical Education University of Illinois, B.S.; Springfield College, M.Ed. Oftentimes Mr. Gipson, the man who trains the acorns so that they will grow into oaks, strong enough to keep the city titles in football and basketball at Weaver, does not receive the credit he deserves. Hence we take this opportunity to say, “Three cheers for a very indus¬ trious and capable coach!” LEONARD I. FRENCH Mechanical Drawing Pratt Institute; Boston University; Trinity; Columbia; New Britain Teachers’ College An illustrious gentleman and a capable teacher, Mr. French was well-liked by all who knew him. Our only regret is that more of us did not come in contact with him. Mr. French’s special interests are mechanics, flowers, and birds. MARY G. GOGGIN History and English Barnard College, A.B.; American School of Classical Studies, Athen, Greece; Yale University, Ph.D. Miss Goggin is one of the most brilliant women we know. Her knowledge of a variety of subjects makes her classes as enjoyable as any you could find. Her special hobby is Greece—ancient and mod¬ ern. Swimming, tennis, and moun¬ tain climbing supply the high spots for her leisure hours. [ 19 ] HAZEL A. GILMAN Stenography and Typewriting Keene Normal College; Boston University; New York University Miss Gilman is another member of Weaver’s commercial staff to whom we are deeply indebted. Her understanding and her interest in her students as well as in her work make her classes much more than lessons in shorthand and typewrit¬ ing. Her vacations from school are spent in reading and photography. KATHERINE R. GOODWIN Office Practice Russell Sage College, B.S. Amid the buzz and rattle of add¬ ing machines, billing machines, mimeographs and all of the other various office equipment, Miss Goodwin somehow or other keeps her head. She is one of the calmest persons we know and a model ex¬ ample to aspiring young office ex¬ ecutives. Her hobbies include pho¬ tography and travel.

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MELVIN G. CROWELL English Cornell, A.B.; A.M. The Dramatic Club attributes its success to Mr. Crowell, who, during the past few years, has graciously assumed the responsibility of direct¬ ing both the acting and producing groups. Being a very learned peda¬ gogue and cultured gentleman, Mr. Crowell devotes much time to the “secure delights” of life, music and reading. MERRILL H. DOOEY American Democracy and American History University of Maine, A.B .; Trinity, M.A. Mr. Dooey improves his already large store of knowledge of history whenever he can. His other hob¬ bies include collecting boat models and delving into books on nautical subjects. His classes are always in¬ teresting because his knowledge of general subjects is ever increasing, and students seem to catch sparks from the flame. ROBERT P. CUNNINGHAM Bookkeeping and Commercial Law Northeastern University, B.B.A. Mr. Cunningham is another member of the Weaver faculty who spends his summers in Maine. Dur¬ ing the dreary winter months, stu¬ dents are pleasantly surprised when they find themselves interested in Bookkeeping and Commercial Law in his classes. His sense of humor makes it so easy that it’s a snap to make the assets equal the lia¬ bilities. MILLARD S. DARLING Counselor in Guidance Amherst College, B.A.; Harvard University, Ed.M. Mr. Darling as head counselor has given many a Weaver student a start on the road of life. His sym¬ pathetic guidance and sound advice have helped many a boy and girl over the bumps that always come up during high school years. Stamps, leather work, and metal crafts afford him relaxation from the problems of Weaverites. PHILIP H. DOW Geology, Astronomy, and Physiology Bates, A.B.; Columbia University, M.A. Mr. Dow’s classes are most in¬ teresting because they cover such a variety of subjects. He knows how to teach and students have learned many interesting and practical facts from him. Like so many of us, he finds relaxation in a good game of bridge. [ 18 ] MAE DRESCHER American and Modern Hi story Mount Holyoke, B.A.; Radcliffe and Harvard, M.A. When all of us are wondering what Mr. Hitler or Mr. Chamber- lain will do next, Miss Drescher usually can, by logical deduction, arrive at a decision which is usually not far from right. Her classes in history are invaluable because of the importance of understanding present day world conditions, and history is the way to gain that un¬ derstanding, especially if Miss Drescher is teaching. Her hobby is badminton.

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GEORGE F. HALFORD Salesmanship and Bookkeeping Boston University, B.B.A., M.B.A. Mr. Flalford, a quiet, unassum¬ ing individual, was often seen but seldom heard in Weaver’s halls. His soft voice made it necessary for stu¬ dents to give their undivided atten¬ tion in class. Many students enter¬ ing the business world are indebted to Mr. Halford for an excellent preparation. HENRY A. HANSON Shop Pratt Institute; Carnegie Institute Mr. Hanson is one of the instruc¬ tors whose merits are fully appre¬ ciated only by the boys. His leisure time is occupied either in collecting antiques or in gardening. Many of the boys are grateful to Mr. Han¬ son for the solid foundation that they have received in manual train¬ ing. WILLIAM L. HALL Shop and Mechanical Drawing Pratt Institute Mr. Hall, a distinguished looking pedagogue, possesses a pleasant per¬ sonality, which was fully revealed only to the boys, since he taught subjects taken only by male stu¬ dents. His vast knowledge, plus his fatherly attitude toward the stu¬ dents, has placed him high in the ranks of the favorite teachers at Weaver. GRETCHEN B. HARPER Latin Wellesley, A.B.; Columbia University You would never think that a sweet person like Miss Harper knew all of the intricacies of a language like Latin! But she does! Her classes are both interesting and informative. Latin isn’t half as dull as you think. Ask Miss Harper’s students. Her leisure hours are spent in activities which take her out-of-doors: hiking, animals, birds, etc. MABEL E. HANKS French Mount Holyoke, A.B.; Middlebury College; Boston University We used to think this French language was so beautiful it couldn’t be improved upon. But Miss Hanks proved we were wrong. Her knowledge and experience in using French make her classes like short trips to the land of Napoleon. Her hobbies include photography and stamp collecting. NINA L. HARTIN English and French Mount Holyoke, A.B.; L’Universite de Grenoble, France; Harvard; Columbia University, M.A. Miss Hartin’s interests are so many and so varied, that she final¬ ly combines them all in the study of human nature. When she is less ambitious, travel, art, and aviation fill her leisure hours. You can be sure that from the above interests, her classes are far from dull—very far from dull. [ 20 ]