Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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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 ]

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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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ELIZABETH B. HASELTON Library Rockford College; Columbia University Miss Haselton’s work in the li¬ brary is something that Weaver stu¬ dents can never fully thank her for. She knows the library from shelf to shelf, and what a comfort it is to students who don’t know it north from south. Her quiet, helpful presence has introduced many to the pleasures of reading good books, which, of course, is her hobby. DOROTHY E. HOOD English Mt. Holyoke College, A.B.; Middlebury College, M.A. We are very grateful to Miss Hood for her valuable assistance in arranging interesting programs for the Girls’ League. Not infrequently she indulges in badminton, reading, and photography. Travelling is an¬ other of her favorite pastimes. HELEN A. HASELTON Art Milwaukee-Downer College; Chicago Academy of Fine Art; Berkshire Summer School of Art Miss Haselton’s spare time is spent at activities in keeping with the subject she teaches. Sculpture, modeling, and all kinds of craft- work afford practice for the ade¬ quate talent in her hands. Sports, such as bicycle riding, horseback riding, and roller skating also offer enjoyment when school is out. CATHERINE E. HUBBARD Biology and Physiology Mount Holyoke, A.B.; University of Rochester; Marine Biological Laboratory of Woods Hole; Berea College; Columbia University, M.A. Miss Hubbard’s classes are al¬ ways interesting to the student of natu re. Her helpful and sympa¬ thetic manner has won the heart of many a Weaverite. A variety of in¬ terests take up her spare time— weaving, mountain climbing, books, skating, and many more. [ 21 ] AGNES N. HOGAN Geometry and Algebra Wesleyan, B.A. Miss Hogan is one of the most fair-minded teachers we know. Her kind sociable manner has made her a favorite with Weaverites. She likes outdoor life, badminton, and the theatre. An ordinary person just like you or me, and yet nicer than the average! Sara MARJORIE G. INGLE Art Pratt Institute Miss Ingle, one of the younger members of the faculty, is a versa¬ tile individual. Her knowledge in the realm of art, in addition to her keen sense of humor, has made her classes not only profitable but also enjoyable to the students interested in art.