Weaver High School - Portal Yearbook (Hartford, CT)

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RITA F. MERLET, B.A. English St. Joseph ' s College Sharp-witted ... a cook with imagination . . . designs and makes own wardrobe, especially hats . . . besides swimming, strictly a spectator athlete. MONA O ' HARA, M.A. English Smith College Owner of a very sweet and likeable disposition . . . confesses (we don ' t believe it!) to be lazily inclined . . finds relaxation in reading and knitting. ELINOR MOSES, M.A. English Columbia University Possesses a great sense of humor, and likes a good joke . . . spends leisure time enjoyably, playing golf. M. NELSON OWEN, M.A. English Lehigh University Pleasant smile . . . cheerful chuckle ... a fine sense of humor . . . gentlemanly in manner . . . ardent believer in true democracy . . . friend to all. T a c u. G. HAPGOOD PARKS, M.Ed. Biology and Physics Clark University Possesses infinite amount of practical knowledge . . . varied interests: bird banding, photography, bowling ... a hearty laugh . . . good sense of humor. It y JOHN D. PREU Art Pratt Institute Regular fellow . . . class seems all too short swims during the summer and skis in the winter. ESTHER PHILLIPS, M.A. French Bates College Acquainted with every nook and corner of France . . . her patient and conscientious attitude is appreciated by all her pupils . . . enthusiastic about hiking, badminton, and photography. JOSHUA L. ROBINS, M.Ed. Mathematics Wesleyan University Famous for prep school anecdotes ... a genial in¬ structor . . . possessor of fine bass voice . . . enjoys a fast game of tennis . . . very popular. 20

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MARTIN R. KATZ, B.A. English Yale University Tall . . . well-built . . . athletic type ... a newcomer to Weaver ' s faculty . . . interested in athletics and the theatre . . . capable leader of Debating Club. F. ELIOT LARRABEE, M.A. English Wesleyan University Well-liked by every student . . . friendly smile and hearty greeting for all . . . reading, music, and sports fill his leisure hours. BEATRICE P. KOVNER, B.Ed. Textbook Librarian Teachers ' College of Connecticut Gives pupils extremely efficient aid in bookroom and library . . . fond of all types of needlework . . . hob¬ bies also include tennis and reading. MARY G. LEVY, M.A. Geography and Guidance New York University Always willing to give some well-needed advice to sophomores . . . her sweetness and consideration will always lin ger in our memories. 19 4 1 ELVIRA M. LORD, M.A. English Moravian College Quite a sportswoman . . . has often visited our Latin America neighbors . . . appreciates the beauty of color, as is apparent from her delightful movies. E. ALLAN MAINES, B.A. Physics and Chemistry University of Maine A distinguished-looking gentleman . . . vast knowledge of scientific matters . . . special interests—fishing, gardening, and the outdoors. RALPH D. LUND, M.Ed. Biology and Physiology University of Vermont LILLIAN MANSFIELD, M.A History Mt. Holyoke College A genial pedagogue . . . genuine interest in his pupils . . . classes made interesting and informative . . . friendly smile .... hearty laugh. Has first-hand information about the war through cor¬ respondence of friends in foreign countries . . . spare moments occupied by taking course in aviation. 19

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FLORENCE M. SHEEHAN, B.A. History and English Smith College Her classes were always worthwhile . . . assists capably in the Dramatic Club ... an accomplished pianist . . . member of the Hartford Oratorio Society. MARIAN T. TAFT, M.A. English Mt. Holyoke College Has quite original hobby of collecting old glass . . . demure, yet an out-door enthusiast . . . interested in school activities as well. MILDRED G. SMALL, B.A. English and German Mt. Holyoke College Enthusiastic mountain climber . . . another of those who seek relaxation in Maine . . . widely-traveled in Europe . . . has profound knowledge of Germanic and French languages. ARLINE S. TALCOTT, M.A. History Wellesley College Chic and dignified . . . well-informed on current affairs . . . her varied interests include traveling, reading, the theater, and playing bridge. 19 4 1 MARION VAN DEUSEN, B.A. Stenography and Typewriting Post Business College Greets each student with charming dimpled smile . . . cools off during warm weather by swimming . . . enjoys traveling through the countryside. HELEN WAKEFIELD, B.S. Physical Education Sargent School Liked by every girl in her gym classes . . . interested in all sports . . . skilled at fly-casting and playing golf. FRANK M. VAN SCHAACK, M.A. English Lebanon Valley College Always has friendly smile for every pupil . . . the author of many an entertaining poem . . . divides spare time between photography and fishing. WAYLAND F. WALCH, B.A. Chemistry Middlebury College Possesses wide knowledge in his field . . . students eagerly anticipate his class . . . likeable combination of good-natured disposition and pleasant mannerisms. 21