Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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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

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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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NINA L. HARTIN, M.A. English Mt. Holyoke College Her long absence deeply regretted . . . engrossed in study of interior decorating . . . working with young people and reading for relaxation occupy her leisure time. HELEN A. HASELTON Art Milwaukee-Downer College Cheerful disposition . . . bright smile . . . enthusiastic in whatever undertaken . . . popular with students . . . enjoys bicycling and craft work. ELIZABETH B. HASELTON Librarian Rockford College Informative and helpful head of library . . . finds diversion from books in traveling . . . also interested in gardening. AGNES N. HOGAN, B.A. Mathematics Wesleyan University Offers frank and fair-minded criticism ... a splendid teacher . . . enthusiastic badminton player . . . likes traveling and outdoor life. DOROTHY E. HOOD, M.A. English Mt. Holyoke College Relates many an interesting tale about her travels . . . brimming over with new ideas for Girls ' League . . . spends leisure hours reading and hiking. c u L t u - MARJORIE G. INGLE Art Pratt Institute Classes—a combination of humor and art training . . . a versatile sportswoman, especially in skiing ... a badminton fan, too, like many of the faculty. CATHERINE E. HUBBARD, M.A. Biology and Physiology Mt. Holyoke College MARIE A. JOHNSTON, B.A. French Radcliffe College Never a dull moment during one of her classes . . . mountain climbing, books, weaving and photography keep her spare time occupied. Witty . . . engaging personality . . . gleaming smile likes to travel . . . classes enlightened by tales of far- off lands . . . well-liked. 18