Fitchburg State University - Saxifrage Yearbook (Fitchburg, MA)

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THE SAXIFRAGE 1923 RALPH MAURICE KILLELEA 352 Mill Street Aye, without doubt, man is a Leominster, Mass. wonder. This student has been a sage advisor to many who have been perplexed or undecided on some portion of their school work. When in trouble, one could always expect good advice and sound judgment from Ralph. He has a personality that easily makes friends of both faculty and students, despite the fact that he has acted as revenue officer for the class for two years. He has a method of exacting tolls, without producing any hard feelings. It is rumored that he was seen going to Palmer Mall nearly every evening in the summer of ' 22, for good reasons ; but he says that it was only to apply for a position as houseman. He is known to his comrades as the man with a roll. Treasurer Senior Class; Glee Club. THELM [DELLE BACON 251 South Street Fitchburg, Mass. She hath a daily beauty in her In.-. Thelma is one of our bright lights who just naturally shines. As a leader she excels, whether il be in the classic . in. oul hiking, or as President of the Student Governmenl for the day girls. We shall not forgel this friend, for her sunnj disposition has made her one well worth remembering. We may well say of her as was said of Desdemona, She is so free, so kind, so apt, so blessed a disposition, that she holds ii a vice in her goodness not to do more than she is requested. Glee Club; Saxifrage Hoard; Hiking; President of Day Students ' Government Council. RUTH BELLE lib WIN 17 Pleasant Street Baldwinville, Mass. Give me knowledge. If you should hear a Senior frantically ask, Do you know tomorrow ' s assignment? it ' s safe to say, Ask Ruth Blamy, she ' s sure to know, which means much more than it seems. When we see a girl like Ruth, jolly and fun-loving, but also diligent and ambitious, we are inclined to feel ashamed. Ruth has onl) spenl one term here, bul our acquaintance, because ol its shortness, has lost none of its sweetness. Ruth is quiti a debater and would be famous if some of those debates in Suite 2 could have been given to the general public. 1 [iking ; I rice ' lub,

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I II E SAX I FR AG E 192 3 IIKI.KX ANNE O ' NEIL I ' ark Si reel Fall River, Mass. Here ' s to the I ' resident of Our Class, Ne ' er will you find a finer lass, our own Helen O ' Neil. Our loyal homage to her we pay, ml to the Orange and the Gray. Words are futile in expressing our feelings toward Helen. She has a place in our hearts, distinctly her own. The Junior Follies indicate her cleverness, her host of friends tell of her s iciability, the Senior Class is a product of her unfaltering loyalty and efforts. She is just an ideal leader for the classmates of the I (range and Gray. No graduating class has ever been di- rected by a more able and willing worker. It is the fond wish of every classmate that success may attend her efforts as she travels along life ' s pathway. President Senior Class: Glee Club; House President of Palmer Hall ; Dramatics. LAWRENCE DEWEY BRADY 45 Park Street Clinton, Mass. Hang sorrow, care will cause trouble, and therefore, let ' s be merry. After spending a year at Boston Practical Arts School, Dewey decided to give the students and faculty of F. N. S. a chance to appreciate what he had learned. We have had many line works of art from his pen and brushes in the form of post- ers, hanging in our lobby. Due to his good nature, he has often worked into the small hours of the morning on a poster for some school affair. As Yice-President of his class, he has been a thoughtful and loyal worker in behalf of his classmates. He was the first President of the Gaveleers and did a great deal to place that organization on a sound basis. In appreciation of his efforts, he has been elected an honorary member. The geographers of the country are looking forward to a new book which Dewey is now working on. It will appear under the title of The Natural Beauties of New Bedford. Glee Club; Ex-President Gaveleers; Saxifrage Board ' 23; Baseball ' 22 ; Yice-President Class of ' 23. PATRICIA MURIEL HIGGINS 38 Walnut Street Maynard, Mass. A rose by any other name is just as sweet. Pat is our class secretary and we all enjoy the minutes of the meetings because of her blushes when she reads. Pat has only to be seen to be loved, and we ' ve seen a great deal of her. She takes her profession very seriously and lives up to the motto, Business before pleasure when making out lesson plans. Judging by the sounds of hilarity issuing from her suite, she is also able to look upon the sunny side of life. Only a third of her Senior year was spent at Miller Hall, but that time, because of its very shortness, makes it all the more vivid in our memories. 20 I —I ' m. I

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r II E SAX 1 F R AG E 1 9 2 3 MARCELLA GRACE BOYLE ()S1 Pleasanl Street A Leominster, Mass. ' My quest is knowledge more industrious and conscientious girl ilian Grace can nowhere be found. Study! Study! Study! All her energy is spent in searching for knowledge in one place or another. Unable to absorb all she wished in a two-years ' course, Grace lias de- cided to remain for the advanced course. Of all the branches of knowledge she pursues, her favorite is art and her work is a good example of Iter interest. We may yet find her works of art hanging in one of our leading galleries. Day Student ' s Council; Hiking. HAZEL BRADLEE Littleton, Mass. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. Hazel is one of the quiet, demure, little girls, who always does her work and is ever ready to help others do theirs. She came to live at the dorm for awhile, but we understand she has outside interests and that is why she left us so soon. But for all her quietness she is full of fun and delights in whiling away the time on train 78, playing Truth or Consequences. We shall always remember her ability in story-telling and we are sure, Hazel, that your pupils will enjoy your stories as much as we did. The best of luck is the wish of ' 23 for- you. Hiking; Glee Club. ELEANORE MARGARITE BRAGDON Littleton, Mass. Silence is deep as Eternity, Speech is shallow as Time. Eleanore will some day be a valued employee of the United States Government. She has a method of camouflage which is singularly her own. At a distance she might pass for any one of her friends. Clothes may make a man, hut they don ' t make Eleanore. Various branches of science have attracted her in- terest — aforementioned camouflage, nature study, the upbuilding of humanity, and vocal training. If speech was made to conceal thought, Eleanore gives plenty of proof that she thinks a great deal. However, she is one of our, sweetest girls, always ready with a smile; and Oh! by the way, El, ' Ain ' t nature grand? Hiking ; Glee Club. 22