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THE GOLDONIAN GOLDINGS PERSONALITIES (21)
Mr. Hooper joined our staff in October, 1951, and worked with Mr. Walker, who was then our Maintenance Engineer, and after eighteen months 'learning the ropes' took over from Mr. Walker when he retired. Mr. Hooper, a native of London, served his apprenticeship as an engineer with Messrs. French and Co., and attended the Hackney Technical School to get his qualifications in engineering. During the war Mr. Hooper was producing military equipment, and after being called up for service to use some of his equipment, H.M. Government decided that they would prefer him to 'produce' rather than 'use', so back he went to the production line. After joining our staff Mr. Hooper attended the Hatfield Technical College for four years to get his City and Guilds qualification as a Plumbing and Sanitary Engineer. With twelve years' service here at Goldings and his engineering background I am quite certain Mr. Hooper is capable of dealing with any problem that might come his way. Mr. Hooper has always taken an active interest in the social life at Goldings, and for several years has served on the Social Committee, and has been responsible for the last three years for the organization and running of the dancing classes for the boys. In this sphere he has received valuable support from his wife and daughter, Carol. Alas, Carol is now married and 'dad' is now 'grandad' to a fine grandson, so I suppose we cannot expect to see so much support from Carol as we have done in the past. Apart from dancing, Mr. Hooper is a keen swimmer, and until recently enjoyed his game of cricket too, in fact he would still enjoy a game if someone would pick him! As he says a good twelfth man is always an asset (remember England in India). Another sport in which Mr. Hooper excelled was rowing, but local facilities have not permitted Mr. Hooper to keep in practice. Finally, and perhaps the best reason why Mr. Hooper is so adaptable to any situation, and socially such a good mixer, is that he was a member of the Scout movement for thirteen years! What better testimonial? N. T. P.
The Goldonian Spring 1964 |
