Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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ELINOR MOSES English Teachers’ College, B.S.; Columbia University, M.A. Miss Moses possesses a rare vein of humor, which was immensely appreciated by all her students. Being an ardent sports enthusiast, Miss Moses spent her leisure time either in playing golf or indulging in some other sport, that is, when she was not travelling to and from New York week-ends. CLARA E. PARK Home Economics Middlebury College, B.S. Miss Parks has shown many a feminine Weaverite how to run a home and prepare three meals a day without even batting an eye¬ lash. Her hobbies include hand work and gardening, both of which make any home nicer to live in. So you see, she is really interested in what she teaches—which makes the learning all the more fun. MONA O’HARA English Smith, A.B.; University of Vermont, M.A. Miss O’Hara’s sweet disposition and interest in her work make Eng¬ lish classes in Room 216 worth at¬ tending. Her advice and guidance to members of “The Lookout” staff is invaluable. After-school hours are spent in knitting, reading, and writing. G. HAPGOOD PARKS Physics and Biology Clark, A.B., Harvard, Ed.M. “Words fail me” was Mr. Parks’ comment on the Class of ’40. Many of us are grateful to Mr. Parks for his excellent supervision of the Chemistry Club. His other outside activities included bird banding, photography, and bowling. [ 23 ] M. NELSON OWEN English Lehigh, B.A.; Columbia University, M.A. Mr. Owen’s pleasing personality, plus his thorough knowledge of the subject he teaches, has enabled him to form many lasting friendships among the members of the student body. We are all grateful for what he has done for us, and we hope that he cherishes only pleasant memories of the “Leap Year” class. ESTHER PHILLIPS French Bates, B.A.; Columbia University, M.A. Very patient with troublesome students and always ready to lend a helping hand to those in a diffi¬ culty, Miss Phillips will be remem¬ bered as a very able teacher and likeable lady. She devotes much of her leisure time to hiking and often indulges in a vigorous game of badminton. r

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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.

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JOHN D. PREU Art Pratt Institute; N.Y.U.; Dixon School of Metal Craft Mr. Preu’s classes seem like in¬ formal gatherings of students dis¬ cussing their work and at the same time learning more about art. His hobbies are also related to art— painting, jewelry making—all of which make Mr. Preu an interest¬ ing person to know. MILDRED S. SMALL German Mt. Holyoke, A.B.; Sorbonne Miss Small’s many trips to Ger¬ many and her extensive study of its language make German classes very, very interesting. A cheerful friend and adviser to Weaverites, her presence here has been appre¬ ciated beyond words. Her hobbies include gardening, mountain climb¬ ing, and reading. JOSHUA L. ROBINS Mathematics Wesleyan, A.B.; Bates, M.Ed. Mr. Robins conducted not only profitable but also enjoyable classes. His interesting anecdotes, concern¬ ing his boyhood days at Wilbraham Academy, were thoroughly appre¬ ciated by his pupils. We have had no finer teacher nor more refined gentleman in Weaver than Mr. Robins. MARIAN T. TAFT English Mount Holyoke, A.B. Miss Taft has been on a leave of absence during the past half year. Active in various school ac¬ tivities as well as in outside organi¬ zations, Miss Taft has numerous hobbies and interests. We express our deepest appreciation for her in¬ terest in all young people, and we are very glad that soon she will re¬ sume her position as a member of the faculty. FLORENCE M. SHEEHAN English and History Smith, A.B. Miss Sheehan is another of the newer faculty members. Not only has she taught diligently but she has also given much of her time to the activities of the Debating Club. Being especially gifted in music, Miss Sheehan is a member of the Oratorio Society and an accom¬ plished pianist. ARLINE S. TALCOTT History Wellesley, B.A.; Trinity, M.A. Miss Talcott caught our atten¬ tion with her striking appearance, and being well acquainted with the annals of history, she willingly im¬ parted this knowledge to the stu¬ dents, eager for learning. Her pet expression, “Now, girls, I don’t want to raise my voice,” will echo in our memories, not as the threat of a stern pedagogue, but as the favorite saying of one of our most amiable teachers. [ 24 ]