Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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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.

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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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m -r. ROBERT M. KELLY Substitute Trinity, B.A. Even though most of Mr. Kelly’s periods were spent “subbing,” he has won an enviable place for him¬ self at Weaver. His liberal ideas, expounded in those informal history classes, have answered the questions in many a student’s mind. His in¬ terests outside of school include all kinds of sports: squash, tennis, and pingpong. RALPH D. LUND Biology and Physiology University of Vermont, B.S.; M.Ed. Although Mr. Lund has been a member of the Weaver faculty a comparatively short time, we have discovered that a kindlier gentle¬ man and a better teacher cannot be found anywhere. Being a nature lover, his delightful hobbies include many outdoor recreations, such as hunting, fishing, etc. BEATRICE P. KOVNER Textbook Librarian Teachers’ College of Connecticut, B.Ed. Miss Kovner, one of Weaver’s distinguished alumnae, has proved herself to be a valuable asset to the Weaver faculty. The efficiency with which she manages the bookroom is commendable. Miss Kovner’s de¬ lightful hobbies are crocheting, playing tennis, and reading poetry and plays. E. ALLAN MAINES Chemistry and Physics University of Maine, A.B. Mr. Maines’ charming lack of sophistication, plus his concrete knowledge, made him pleasant to work with and a valuable asset to the Weaver faculty. His special in¬ terests include gardening, fishing, and outdoor sports. Incidentally, classmates, how about an orchid for Mr. Maines, who thinks the Class of ’40 is a very good-looking class. f 22 ] F. ELIOT LARRABEE English Wesleyan University, A.B., M.A. Mr. Larrabee is one of the pop¬ ular teachers at Weaver. Curly, curly hair, a smile for all, .a cheery hello and what can I do for you? —that’s Mr. Larrabee through and through. He not only teaches Eng¬ lish but he teaches the way to live. Hobbies? Reading, music, stamps, and bowling. LILLIAN M. MANSFIELD Modern History, World History, and American History Mount Holyoke, B.A.; Columbia University, M.A. To understand the events hap¬ pening every day in our complicat¬ ed civilization, one must have a thorough understanding of past history. Miss Mansfield certainly has that understanding, and she tries very hard to share it with Weaver’s students. You can see at once that her classes are full of food for thought. Her leisure time is spent at badminton and travelling.