Mabel Hoyle Knipe (think the Knipe auditorium) taught at FHS from 1931 - 1974, when she retired. She directed 21 school plays, began the school newspaper, and was the English Department head. After she retired, she began working on research on the town at the Millicent Library.
Mabel Hoyle Knipe (1906-1997) taught at Fairhaven High from 1931 to 1974 in the English Department. At one point, Knipe worked as the theater director in addition to the English Department Chair. The class of 1937 established The Mabel Hoyle Knipe Award to be given annually to a member of the junior class who has achieved excellence in English.
After her retirement, Knipe pursued her passion for the history of Fairhaven, and began to work on the Fairhaven Star newspaper. Below are some of her publications. Click the images to access her publications.
Her Ladyship knipe.pdfThe First Gift - Knipe.pdfTher will Fill it Up -Knipe.pdfthe story of a town house -knipe.pdfUnder a Bushel -Knipe.pdfThe Girl in the Window - Knipe.pdfFollowing the Star - knipe.pdfHouse of Transition ~Knipe.pdfczar of Fairhaven - Knipe.pdfLittle Stories froma Small Town -knipe.pdf