Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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EDGAR A. CARRIER, B.A. LYDIA M. CHAPMAN Mathematics Stenography and Typewriting Middlebury College Chandler Normal School His great sense of humor never found lacking ... a Very understanding and helpful to future job hunters pleasure to be in his classes . . . especially fond of ... finds pleasure in cooking and visiting tea rooms, one sport—tennis. MARION A. CASE Commercial Subjects Chandler Normal School Beautiful handwriting in English as well as that lan¬ guage of curves and angles—shorthand ... a favorite with the commercial students. HAROLD B. CLAPP, M.A. Mathematics Bates College Often seen after school helping students . . . takes sin¬ cere interest in pupils ... an out-of-doors man during hunting and fishing season. 19 4 1 PORTIA E. CLOUGH Home Economics Framingham State College Sweet, friendly, likeable individual . . . takes special interest in each student . . . spends spare time antique hunting. GENEVIEVE W. CONKLIN, B.A. Latin College of St. Elizabeth Enthusiastic adviser of Latin Club . . . promotor of much interest in Latin ... a cheery smile . . . patient with trying pupils. JACK COHEN, B.A. Music Trinity College Musician in every sense . . . vast knowledge of this art . . . composer of many orchestral works . . . able leader of band . . . regular fellow. MELVIN G. CROWELL, M.A English Cornell University Has influenced many students . . . insatiable interest in fine arts . . . brilliant mind . . . able director of Dramatic Club . . . very popular teacher. 15

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CHARLES A. ANDREWS, B.S. Mechanical Drawing Fitchburg Teachers ' College A highly welcomed addition to our faculty . . . always the sportsman ... a talented artist in his field. RUSSELL D. BAKER, B.S. Biology Mass. State College Ardent out-of-doors enthusiast . . . boundless scientific knowledge . . . friendly smile . . . gentlemanly in manner . . . very accommodating . . . interested es¬ pecially in gardening and forestry. CATHERINE S. BAILEY, B.A. English and History Albertus Magnus College Friendly and charming newcomer . . . already popular . . . travels over hill and dale . . . turns to outdoor sports when winter comes. ELIZABETH E. BEAN, B.A. Librarian Middlebury College The bewildered student ' s ever-helpful friend . . . pos¬ sesses a wealth of knowledge about books . . . enjoys reading, walking, and playing badminton. r a c u L t u HARRIET D. BEST, M.A. History and Guidance Mt. Holyoke College Very likeable and pleasant person . . . much was gained from her broad knowledge of history . . . spare time spent gardening and playing golf. JENNETTE BODURTHA, B.A. Biology Mt. Holyoke College Likeable personality . . . friendly spirit in assisting pupils . . . enthusiastic gardener in warm weather . . . well-liked by all. MIRETTA L. BICKFORD, B.A. History University of Maine Subtle sense of humor . . . maternal interest in pupils . . . aid given to many a faltering student . . . winsome smile . . . clear-sighted and discerning. CLARA PARK BURNSIDE, B.S. Home Economics Middlebury College The essence of poise and charm . . . the last word in domesticity . . . happiest when busy with the trowel and shovel in her garden. 14

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ROBERT P. CUNNINGHAM, B.B.A. Bookkeeping and Commercial Law Northeastern University His teaching an asset and profit to students . . . woods of Maine appeal to him . . . collects miniatures of bulldogs. MERRILL H. DOOEY, M.A. Democracy University of Maine Discoverer of interesting local historical facts ... in¬ trigued by matters of nautical nature . . . acquaints one with surprising things about our government. MILLARD S. DARLING, M.Ed. Guidance Amherst College Indispensable aid to every student at Weaver . . . acts as hobby doctor to boys and girls . . . interested in stamps and handicrafts. — t a c u MAE DRESCHER, M.A. History Mt. Holyoke College PHILIP H. DOW, M.A. Astronomy, Geology, Physiology Bates College Small in stature but what a mind! . . . interesting classes as result of varied knowledge . . . well-iiked . . . foremost hobby—playing bridge. MARGARET A. FRASER, B.S. Home Economics University of Connecticut Intricate problems ably solved for befuddled students . . . . possesses unlimited knowledge of history . . . enjoys visiting historical spots . . . likes badminton and swimming. A most attractive member of the faculty . . . dancing, tennis, and swimming fill her leisure time . . . also enjoys traveling. HELEN P. DUGUID Music New York University A friendly, patient instructor . . . beautiful singing voice . . . . music-lover . . . enjoys golf, collecting old glass, swimming, and reading, too. LEONARD I. FRENCH Mechanical Drawing Pratt Institute Good sense of humor . . . well-liked . . . capable leader of Model Airplane Club . . . among special interests are birds and flowers. 16