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Showing posts with label People Eaton Mike. Show all posts
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Sunday, May 03, 2020

The Community Foundation of Carroll County is seeking applicants for the Mike Eaton scholarship fund.


The Community Foundation of Carroll County is seeking applicants for the Mike Eaton scholarship fund.

By Kevin Dayhoff May 3, 2020

Since 2011 a Mike Eaton Scholarship has been awarded annually to recognize inspirational teachers, like Eaton, in the lives of the current graduating class of Westminster High School.

The purpose of the fund is to honor the life of WILLIAM GRANVILLE ”MIKE” EATON by providing a scholarship(s) for a Westminster High School graduating senior(s) and an annual award for an outstanding teacher at that same school both based on the criteria established for this fund in the application

One of the requirements of the scholarship is that the student write an essay about their most inspirational teacher.

More information about the scholarship may be found on the Community Foundation of Carroll County website. Find it at http://tinyurl.com/Mike-Eaton-CFCC.

For a copy of the scholarship application click here.

More information about the life and times of William Granville "Mike" Eaton may be found in article that appeared in the Carroll County Times on March 1, 2019, by Kevin Dayhoff.

An article titled, “Dayhoff: 'Indubitably,' remembering Mike Eaton, who taught so many in our community’ reports, Many folks in Carroll County have heard of William Granville “Mike” Eaton at some point in their life. Eaton taught English and drama in Carroll County Public Schools for 41 years before he retired in 1971 — 36 at Westminster High School.

He was one of the many friendly and kind patriarchs in Carroll County for over a half-century. He passed away from cancer on April 24, 1995; however he maintains to this day, a profound influence over who we are as a community.

Eaton was born in Centerville on the Eastern Shore of Maryland on June 22, 1908. He came to Westminster in 1926 to attend Western Maryland College, where he graduated in 1930. It was in that year that he began his teaching career at Elmer A. Wolfe High School in Union Bridge.

In the early 1930s, he concurrently earned his master’s degree, in 1935, from Columbia University in New York.

After a year at Elmer Wolfe, he taught for three years at Charles Carroll High School in Silver Run before coming to Westminster to teach at the original 1898 Westminster High School on Center Street.

He was there for only one year before the “new” Westminster High School opened on Longwell Avenue, where he taught for the entire life of the building as a high school, in Room 106.

Eaton nurtured future leaders through the Kiwanis Key Club and inspired many students, friends, and colleagues to great success. Among his students was writer, director, and actor Ernest Thompson whose work includes “On Golden Pond.” Thomas has subsequently, over the years, won an Oscar, a Golden Globe and Writer’s Guild of America awards.

https://dayhoffwestminster.blogspot.com/2020/05/the-community-foundation-of-carroll.html 






Wednesday, June 13, 2018

2018 winners of the annual Mike Eaton scholarship announced

2018 winners of the annual Mike Eaton scholarship announced

The Historical Society of Carroll County announces the 2018 winners of the annual Mike Eaton scholarship.


Since 2011 The Historical Society of Carroll County has been awarding the Mike Eaton Scholarship. The purpose of this scholarship is to honor the memory of William Granville “Mike” Eaton, an English teacher at Westminster High School from 1935 to 1971. He also directed plays and advised the Key Club. He inspired his students to challenge and improve themselves in many ways. He always believed in the great potential of his students to excel, and they have proven him correct.

Mr. Eaton 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.

Mr. Eaton was born in Centerville, Maryland and passed away from cancer in 1995. He graduated from Western Maryland College in 1930 and subsequently went on to earn his Master’s degree at Columbia University in New York.

For over three decades, Mike Eaton was Thelma Hoffman’s star boarder at Hoffman’s Inn, now owned by the Historical Society of Carroll County and known as Cockey’s Tavern, its name from when it was built in 1820.

The Mike Eaton Scholarship has been established through the Historical Society of Carroll County to recognize inspirational teachers, like Mr. Eaton, in the lives of the current graduating class of Westminster High School. The winning students wrote an essay about their most inspirational teacher.

Two Mike Eaton scholarships were awarded this spring to graduating seniors from Westminster High School. The teachers in the winning essays were also recognized at the Westminster High School awards ceremonies on June 4, 2018.

The two winning students were Margie Spann and Richard Folderauer. They each received a $500.00 scholarship and their most influential teacher received an engraved school bell.

Mr. Folderauer named Mrs. Melissa Purdy as his most influential teacher. Ms. Spann named Mrs. Kim Saltsburg as her most influential teacher.

Like Mr. Eaton, Mrs. Purdy is the Westminster High School drama teacher. According to Mr. Folderauer, every year Mrs. Purdy puts her heart, mind, and soul into three productions. She is a director, mentor, and friend to her students. She teaches kids from all walks of life the importance and the joy of performing. By doing that, she gives her students a love for performing and has inspired Richard Folderauer to inspire others with that love of performing.

Ms. Spann called Ms. Saltsburg an inspirational teacher whom she said was energetic, humorous, and beaming. She made interactive lessons that inspired Spann to anticipate going to class, look forward to studying for tests, and yearn to learn more. All of this happened in Mrs. Saltsburg’s Human Anatomy and Physiology class. While she introduced many to the pungent smell of formaldehyde; in the process she helped Margie Spann flourish in class and introduced her to the medical field, as she now plans to become a doctor.

Mr. Folderauer and Ms. Spann will both be attending the University of Maryland, College Park.

The Historical Society is pleased to be sponsoring this scholarship in memory of Mike Eaton who was an influential and memorable teacher at Westminster High School for over 35 years.

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Historical Society of Carroll County
210 East Main Street, Westminster MD 21157
(410) 848-6494

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



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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Kevin Dayhoff Eagle Archive Mike Eaton inspired a love of Carroll living




In a 2009 edition of the Historical Society of Carroll County publication, Carroll Courier, there is a picture dated March 1, 1950, of 5-year old Sally Adams with her cocker spaniel, Ricky, in front of Hoffman's Inn, 216 E. Main St., Westminster.

The photo accompanied a first-hand personal account of life on East Main Street and at Hoffman's Inn, from 1945 to 1961. The property is now known as Historical Society's gift shop, the Shop at Cockey's.

Early history of the property, which dates back to the 1820s, is complicated and reads like a Victorian soap opera. Nevertheless, it's where a great deal of the planning and creation of Carroll County took place. After the county was formed, Cockey's served for many years as part of the seat of county government.

"In 1922 Frank and Mary Hoffman bought the building and it became Hoffman's Inn and Boarding House. It was inherited by their daughter and operated by Thelma Hoffman until 1969."


William Granville "Mike" Eaton lived on the third floor of Hoffman's Inn for many years. Eaton came to Westminster in 1926 to attend then-Western Maryland College, now McDaniel, where he graduated in 1930. It was in that year that he began his teaching career at Elmer A. Wolfe High School in Union Bridge… http://www.baltimoresun.com/explore/carroll/neighborhoods/westminster/ph-ce-eagle-archive-0317-20130313,0,5153633.story



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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Mike Eaton Room Dedication at the Historical Society of Carroll County – Sunday, August 22, 2010 Noon To 4 P.M

Mike Eaton remembered: Mike Eaton Room Dedication at the Historical Society of Carroll County – Sunday, August 22, 2010 Noon To 4 P.M.  For further information, call Timmi Pierce, Executive Director, Historical Society of Carroll County at 410-848-6494.
http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2010/08/mike-eaton-room-dedication-at.html

My wife, Caroline Babylon, and I are working with the Historical Society of Carroll County to create a lasting memorial to Mike Eaton. 

In that effort, I have created a Facebook page for Mr. Eaton that may be found here: http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=204&uid=149464621731513#!/group.php?gid=149464621731513&v=wall

I've published three articles on Mr. Eaton: 


DAYHOFF: 'Mike' Eaton Room is fitting addition at historical society



http://www.explorecarroll.com/opinion/4602/mike-eaton-room-fitting-addition-historical-society/



Published August 14, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
... . For more information, contact Timmi Pierce, the executive director of the Historical Society, at 410-848-6494. When he is not busy sharing Mr. Eaton memories, Kevin Dayhoff may be reached atkevindayhoff@gmail.com. Photo of Mike Eaton by Kevin Dayhoff. ...



DAYHOFF: Mike Eaton Room to be dedicated at the Historical Society of Carroll County on Aug. 22 http://www.explorecarroll.com/opinion/4621/dayhoff-mike-eaton-room-be-dedicated-historical-society-carroll-county-aug-22/



Published August 16, 2010 by Carroll Eagle, Westminster Eagle
Most folks in Carroll County have “indubitably” heard of William Granville “Mike” Eaton at some point in their life.“Well, I do declare,” if you are not familiar with Eaton or his extensive legacy in our community, “this too shall pass,” as I will, may “God help ... ...




Kevin E. Dayhoff  Almost everyone can reminisce back to the days of their youth and recall the influence of a favorite childhood teacher. For me, I loved school and I have a number of favorite teachers; however, the first among many may very well be my 12th-grade English teacher, William Granville (“Mike”) Eaton.  
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Mike Eaton Room to be dedicated at the Historical Society of Carroll County on Sunday, August 22, Noon to 4 P.M.


All students, friends, and colleagues of Mike Eaton are invited to attend a special, progressive event in Cockey’s, 216 East Main Street in Westminster on Sunday, August 22.

There is no charge for attendance but donations will be encouraged.

Attendees should be prepared to share stories and photos and/or to be taped for a “Mike Remembered” DVD to be produced by the Community Media Center.

TENTATIVE PROGRAM

NOON

Doors open at Cockey’s
~
Catering throughout the day by Bud’s at Silver Run courtesy of Evelyn Babylon
~
Music throughout the day by Herb Sell
~
Continuous showing of Mike’s American Heart Association Roast.

Taping of memories from attendees by Jim Mayola of the Community Media Center for “Mike Remembered” DVD throughout the event
~
1 PM
Greetings and remembrance by Dr. Chuck Ecker
Presentation of Mike’s dictionary stand and dictionary by B. Delores Wardenfelt
Sharing of photos and other memories

2 PM
Greetings and remembrance by Donna Sellman
Ribbon cutting at the Mike Eaton Room by Jim Head
Presentation of bed on loan by Doug Manger
Presentation of Mike’s diplomas and recognition plaques by the Babylon Family
Other sharings

3 PM
Greetings and remembrances by Mo Dutterer
Presentation of “The Nude” by Evelyn Babylon
Video reviews

THE MIKE EATON COMMITTEE

Evelyn Babylon, Chair

Timmi Pierce, Staff

Steering Committee

Caroline Babylon
Glenn Bair
Dr. Chuck Ecker
Jim Head
Ober Herr
Brian Lockard
Doug Manger
Jim Mayola
Bob Seeley
Alvie Spencer
Doug Velnoskey

For further information, call Timmi Pierce, Executive Director, Historical Society of Carroll County at 410-848-6494.

[20100822 M Eaton Dedication at HSCC]


See also: Historical Society of Carroll County Announces the Creation of a Lasting Memorial to William Granville (“Mike”) Eaton





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Monday, August 09, 2010

Taping Mike Eaton memories on Friday at Cockey's



Taping Mike Eaton memories on Friday at Cockey's

As much pre-taping of Mike Eaton memories as we can get done with Jim Mayola of the Community Media Center, the further ahead we are!

If we could do this between 9 and Noon, it would be great … on-site at Cockey’s. So, who can I book. Call me Tuesday or email me. Many thanks.
Evelyn Babylon is the only one Jim Mayola has in the can, so to speak.

Timatha S. Pierce
Executive Director
Historical Society of Carroll County
210 E. Main Street
Westminster, MD 21157

Phone: 410-848-6494
Fax: 410-848-3596
Web: hscc.carr.org
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Mike Eaton Room to be dedicated at the Historical Society of Carroll County on Sunday, August 22, Noon to 4 P.M.


Mike Eaton Room to be dedicated at the Historical Society of Carroll County on Sunday, August 22, Noon to 4 P.M.

All students, friends, and colleagues of Mike Eaton are invited to attend a special, progressive event in Cockey’s, 216 East Main Street in Westminster on Sunday, August 22.

There is no charge for attendance but donations will be encouraged.

Attendees should be prepared to share stories and photos and/or to be taped for a “Mike Remembered” DVD to be produced by the Community Media Center.

TENTATIVE PROGRAM

NOON

Doors open at Cockey’s

~

Catering throughout the day by Bud’s at Silver Run courtesy of Evelyn Babylon

~

Music throughout the day by Herb Sell

~

Continuous showing of Mike’s American Heart Association Roast

Taping of memories from attendees by Jim Mayola of the Community Media Center

for “Mike Remembered” DVD throughout the event

~

1 PM

Greetings and remembrance by Dr. Chuck Ecker

Presentation of Mike’s dictionary stand and dictionary by B. Delores Wardenfelt

Sharing of photos and other memories

2 PM

Greetings and remembrance by Donna Sellman

Ribbon cutting at the Mike Eaton Room by Jim Head

Presentation of bed on loan by Doug Manger

Presentation of Mike’s diplomas and recognition plaques by the Babylon Family

Other sharings

3 PM

Greetings and remembrances by Mo Dutterer

Presentation of “The Nude” by Evelyn Babylon

Video reviews

THE MIKE EATON COMMITTEE

Evelyn Babylon, Chair

Timmi Pierce, Staff

Steering Committee

Caroline Babylon

Glenn Bair

Dr. Chuck Ecker

Jim Head

Ober Herr

Brian Lockard

Doug Manger

Jim Mayola

Bob Seeley

Alvie Spencer

Doug Velnoskey

For further information, call Timmi Pierce, Executive Director, Historical Society of Carroll County at

410-848-6494.

[20100822 M Eaton Dedication at HSCC]

http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=204&uid=149464621731513#!/topic.php?uid=149464621731513&topic=204

See also: Historical Society of Carroll County Announces the Creation of a Lasting Memorial to William Granville (“Mike”) Eaton

http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=203&uid=149464621731513#!/topic.php?uid=149464621731513&topic=203

http://www.facebook.com/kevindayhoff?v=app_2347471856#!/note.php?note_id=419153977653

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/08/historical-society-of-carroll-co.html

LABELS: CARROLL CO COMMUNITY EVENTS, CARROLL CO SCHOOLS WESTMINSTER H S,CURRENT EVENTS, HISTORY, PEOPLE EATON MIKE, PEOPLE WHS CLASS OF 1971

Mike Eaton Room to be dedicated at the Historical Society of Carroll County on Sunday, August 22, Noon to 4 P.M.

Undated picture of Mike Eaton standing (right) in the doorway of Westminster Senior High School. [Eaton.jpg]

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/08/mike-eaton-room-to-be-dedicated-at.html

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Sunday, August 08, 2010

Historical Society of Carroll Co Announces the Creation of a Lasting Memorial to Mike Eaton


Historical Society of Carroll County Announces the Creation of a Lasting Memorial to William Granville (“Mike”) Eaton

News Release DATE: July 30, 2010

CONTACT: Timmi Pierce , Executive Director, Historical Society of Carroll County, 210 East Main Street, Westminster MD 21157

Email: tpierce@carr.org Phone: 410-848-6494

A Legacy of Learning Lives On

The Babylon Family of Westminster

and the Historical Society of Carroll County

Announces the Creation of a Lasting Memorial to

William Granville (“Mike”) Eaton

William Granville “Mike” Eaton (1908) was a renaissance man until he died in 1995,

For 41 years, Mike Eaton taught English and drama in Carroll County schools, 38 of those years at Westminster High School. Always he demanded excellence.

He gave to his community through the Westminster Kiwanis Club. He gave to the community through his affiliation with Grace Lutheran Church. He produced memorable theatrical offerings as coach of the Westminster High School Drama Club.

Eaton nurtured future leaders through the Kiwanis Key Club and inspired many students, friends and colleagues to higher glory. Among his students was writer (On Golden Pond), director and actor Ernest Thompson whose work has won him an Oscar, a Golden Globe and Writer’s Guild of America awards. Although best known perhaps, Thompson is not the only student Eaton inspired to excel in the creative arts.

For over three decades, Mike Eaton was Thelma Hoffman’s star boarder at Hoffman’s Inn, now owned by the Historical Society of Carroll County and known as Cockey’s as it was known when built in 1820.

In life Mike Eaton was roasted and toasted. In death he is being memorialized in the room that was his very own at Cockey’s.

Under the partnership of the David Babylon family of Westminster and the Historical Society of Carroll County, former students, friends and colleagues are building a lasting memorial with a lofty but achievable goal.

The first $10,000 has been raised to open the Mike Eaton Room on the third floor of Cockey’s, complete with much of his memorabilia catalogued and displayed. The second goal is the raising of $25,000 to name a second floor conference room. When that goal is accomplished, the Mike Eaton Committee and the Historical Society will raise a $250,000 endowment that will carry the Eaton name forth in perpetuity for years to come.

Eighty percent of the earnings generated by the scholarship endowment will go directly to qualifying, graduating students who will also be asked to name their most inspirational teacher for a recognition gift. Twenty percent of the scholarship fund will go to support the educational mission of the Historical Society.

Committee Chairperson Evelyn Babylon notes that it will take much dedication and time to develop a scholarship endowment of this magnitude. Criteria for scholarship applications will be completed at a later date and amounts will be determined by the returns on the endowment investments.

http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=203&uid=149464621731513#!/topic.php?uid=149464621731513&topic=203

http://www.facebook.com/kevindayhoff?v=app_2347471856#!/note.php?note_id=419153977653

http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=203&post=1571&uid=149464621731513#!/group.php?gid=149464621731513&v=wall

[20100730 HSCC Announces the Creation of a Lasting Memorial]

http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2010/08/historical-society-of-carroll-co.html

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