Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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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

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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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HAZEL GILMAN Stenography, Typewriting Keene Normal College Warmth of her charming smile radiates throughout the class . . . dignified demeanor . . . finds pleasure behind the camera lens . . . soft-spoken. KATHERINE R. GOODWIN, B.S. Commercial Subjects Russell Sage College A fine example of a woman business executive . . . enjoys traveling to distant places . . . keenly intrigued by photography and cats. CHARLES F. GIPSON, M.Ed. Physical Education and Mathematics University of Illinois Fine physique . . . mighty stature . . . splendid guide of secondary teams . . . beaming smile . . . sets excel¬ lent example for boys . . . hard worker. GEORGE F. HALFORD, M.B.A. Commercial Subjects Boston University His past experience took him into many fields of busi¬ ness . . . we learned much new information in his classes. 19 4 1 WILLIAM L. HALL Shopwork Pratt Institute Fine-looking teacher . . . pleasant personality . . . liked by all his pupils . . . has extensive knowledge of the manual arts. HENRY A. HANSON Shopwork Pratt Institute Ability revealed, unfortunately, only to boys ... an ardent antique collector ... in warmer weather, a gardener . . . well-liked by all. MABEL E. HANKS, B.A. French Mt. Holyoke College Whisks students during class to the land of enchant¬ ment and beauty—France . . . possesses large collection of stamps and photographs. GRETCHEN B. HARPER, B.A. Latin Wellesley College An excellent instructor . . . prepares students thoroughly for future study . . . birds, animals, and outdoor activi¬ ties appeal to her. 17