Gorham State College - Hillcrest / Green and White Yearbook (Gorham, ME)

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4 YE RS TO GET A B CHELOR OF CIE Seniors are alike in their belief that elementary school children should have teachers as well prepared as high school teachers, and that the four-year course for which the degree of Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education is awarded, represents such thorough prep- aration. Norma Butterfield, Betty and Pat Bussone. Owen Durgin and Lindy Eaton pursued this goal from the time they entered Cor- hani, and make up the second group of seniors in the four-yfear inte- grated course. Others in the class, graduated from three-year courses at Gorham, Farmington or Aroostook State last June, are intent on completing their work for the l3aehelor's degree hefore starting their teaching. Still others have shown their interest in professional improvement hy' returning for their fourth year of study' after teaching. These include Muriel Barharick. Barbara Doherty, Mrs. Packard, Blanche ljeterson and Myrtle Storer. Besides Commencement, a distinctively senior activity' is the writing of the class ode in which competition, traditionally, the yyriters must compose lmoth words and music. The ode is sung hy' the class at Commencement. Miss Andrews reported that the odes sulp- mitted this ycar were of a high order ol excellence. Spark plug, steering wheel Gerry, Judy and Ginny attack Frankfurt and Hdlllllurg

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S IORS MURIEL BARBARICK South Portland llow long will it be before Muriel gets over jumping when a bell rings? We are grateful for many accommo- dations. She has attended summer schools at Gorham. Nlachias and Farmington and is the very deserving recipient of the Dr. Russell scholarship this year. FLOYD BREWER Bridgewater lt must be an advantage socially to work at a green- house! Not, that Floyd needs an advantage. From A.S.N.S. he brought his musical ability and a good looking wardrobe. His hobby is tlte study of air- planes. which may develop into a career in tlte Army Air Corps. MARY BRIGGS South Portland Farmington's loss. As far as we know, Mary is the only member of our class who has had poetry published. She sings well, and at Farmington accompanied the orchestra. We have enjoyed her musical talents and have called upon her ability in verse writing for our class ode. BETTY BUSSONE Sebago Lake llon't whistle at the blondcg it's Mrs. Bussone. Perhaps you didn't know because it's heen Mrs. only since Christ- mas. lf she seems to be walk- ing on air it's just because she is wearing wings. She's been our editor since Owett llurgin left. and is an efhcient library assistant and typist. PATRICK BUSSONE Beverly, Mass. llere's tlte otlter half of tlte Bussones, now an aviation cadet pursuing meteorological studies. He came to Gorham after studying Math and Physics at Lowell lnstitute. Speeded ltis course here by attending summer school while working in tlte shipyard. Though slndious. he was not wedded to his books. NORMA BUTTERFI ELD Camden Norma is a specialist in kindergarten- primary work and is the only KI' senior in th e fottr - year integrated course. She has had a lot to do with the success of Library Club affairs. ller pep and organizing ability were draft- ed by her classmates last fall lo make the class party a success. ROSEMARY CARDEN Wilttrtl The thing which attracted ottr glances to Rosemary was her harlequin glasses which give her a puckish air. The Gorham girls were delighted by her excellent taste and ability to wear clothes charm- ingly. Proved to be a valu- able transfer from F.S.N.S.. quickly adopting our ways and joining our clubs. FLORENCE COOMBS 'llopsllanl ln tlte four years in which we have known Florence. We have enjoyed her enthusiasm, willingness, and humor more each year. This is the first year that site commuted and she rides with Miss llay. We think she will be a remedial reading whiz.