A Little More of Hunter-Tannersville-Central Schools History

Today’s tidbit speaks of a teacher, Mr. Arthur Hague, an educator that every student traveling the halls of HTC respected. He was a teacher, administrator, and golfer, with a special love for the Kaaterskill Methodist Church. Art Hague and Jim Flahive taught with similar styles; they were both quiet gentlemen with the ability to control a class without raising their voices.

Mr. Hague began his career at HTC in 1935 and taught throughout 1973. A small photo shows him laughing while holding up a barometer presented to him by the 1973 graduating class.

Another image shows Mrs. Irene Walsh, Secretary at HTC for over 36 years. Instructors, students, custodians, bus drivers, and administrators all adored Mrs. Walsh; she was a secretary, but we all knew she “Ran the School." The photo shows Irene at her surprise party held in the home economics room. Her administrators and co-workers gave her a mink hat. The bus drivers and custodians gave Irene a matching luggage set, showing their appreciation. As you can see, she was adored by all.

The last tidbit shows a photo of the 1946-1947 HTC basketball team; many players became town residents and are remembered by many of today’s older citizens. 

The 11-man team was fortunate to have Coach Jim Flahive leading the team.

Janet Jenkins Cross also shared a 1949 mixed chorus of 4 local schools:

Hunter-Tannersville, Windham-Ashland-Jewett, Cairo, and Windham.

About 125 students from the 4 schools sang together.

Thanks for reading.

It’s Thanksgiving, and I’m thankful for the privilege of sharing our local history with readers.

Stay safe, and thanks for reading.

Dede Terns-Thorpe/Hunterhistorian@gmail.com.