Showing posts with label Westminster High School. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Westminster High School. Show all posts

Thursday, April 2, 2015

The Historical Society of Carroll County requests applications for scholarship honoring Mike Eaton

Historical Society of Carroll County
210 East Main Street, Westminster MD 21157

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information, contact the Historical Society of Carroll County at (410) 848-6494 or Caroline Babylon at 410-259-6749

The Historical Society of Carroll County requests applications for scholarship honoring Mike Eaton

April 1, 2015

The purpose of this scholarship is to honor the memory of William Granville “Mike” Eaton, English teacher at Westminster High School from 1935 to 1971.

The scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior from Westminster High School, based on an essay about that student’s most influential teacher.  That teacher will also be recognized through this scholarship.

The Historical Society of Carroll County has dedicated a room at Cockey’s Tavern to Mr. Eaton, the room in which he lived for over 25 years.  Funds and memories are being collected to continue to recognize Mr. Eaton at the Historical Society and through this scholarship. 

William Granville “Mike” Eaton is one of many revered teachers in Carroll County history. From 1935 to 1971, he taught; his students wrote, listened and learned. He brought panache to his classroom with his deck of index cards from which he pulled the targets of his well-placed questions.  The cards brought their share of insecurity to the ill-prepared, but Westminster High School seniors began to discover something. Shakespeare wasn’t so bad after all.  Mr. Eaton commanded the classroom. Heading the Drama Club at Westminster High School, he also commanded excellence in theatrical offerings.

Students influenced by him include doctors, teachers, lawyers, artists, business and political leaders and an Oscar-winning playwright.   Memories about Mr. Eaton have been sent to the Historical Society from all over the world including California, Broadway, Canada and Germany.

Many memories of Mr. Eaton include his insistence on weekly essays, vocabulary drills and memorization of classics including Hamlet and Chaucer.  He also directed plays of all sorts from the classics to the Key Club “Follies”.  His over-riding traits were his personal interest in his students and his expectation of excellence.

The Historical Society of Carroll County is pleased to honor Mr. Eaton through this scholarship.  Westminster High School students can pick up an application in the Guidance Office.  Applications 
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Thursday, July 10, 2014

Gregory Lynn Haifley, 60, of Manchester, died suddenly Saturday July 5, 2014


Gregory Lynn Haifley (January 17, 1954 - July 5, 2014)

Gregory Lynn Haifley, 60, of Manchester, died suddenly Saturday July 5, 2014 at his home.

Born January 17, 1954 in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Richard E. and Margaret R. Hess Haifley. 

He was the husband of the late Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Nusbaum Haifley who died in 2012.

He was an estimator for Mahogany Inc. Years ago he worked for Leonard Kraus Construction. He graduated from Westminster High School Class of 1972.

He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church where he sang in the choir. He was a member of the Westminster Jaycees, the Gettysburg Civil War Trust Foundation, and the Baltimore Chapter of the Virginia Tech Alumni.

He is survived by his children Krista Haifley of Manchester; and Brian Haifley and wife Lauren of Churchville, his siblings Kathy Voight of Westminster, and Jodie Haifley of Texas; his grandchildren Corey Haifley, Madison, Kayla, Shawn Pittinger  and Beth Haifley.

The family will receive friends 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Eckhardt Funeral Chapel P.A., 3296 Charmil Drive, Manchester where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 3184 Church St., Manchester.

Interment will be in New Lutheran Cemetery, Manchester.

If desired, donations may be made to the Gregory Haifley Memorial Fund at PNC Bank, 2325 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD 21074.

Online condolences may be made to www.eckhardtfuneralchapel.com.

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