Kean University - Memorabilia Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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-'qlffl Mrs. French 'L . 47' fb NN-I Mr. Dickey ciiss Anvlsnns HISTORY September, 1949, will always be a memorable month for the graduating class of June, 1953, for this was the begin- ning of the new and fascinating experience of college life. Greeted with both friendship and understanding by faculty mem- bers and students, we soon felt quite at home in the college. After our first case of registration writer's cramp we felt like old college students. With fearful steps we started for our first class, vowing not to ask directions. As we received our book assignments, we proceeded to the bookstore where we found long lines and much confusion among the students. But the bookstore was nothing compared to the lunch room. Per- haps it's iust the beginning of the semester we thought - but alas, it was like that for four years. Yes, we were freshmen. We went through hazing, with pillow cases and wardens. We also became experts on myopia and the social group. But most of all we knew our scales. As Sophomores we really worked hard. Those long dis- cussions about business finance, speech and the handicapped child were interesting and very valuable. Remember Agamem- non and Raskolnikov? They filled many waking hours. We learned many things - how to play bridge, the waitresses' names in Scotty's, how to trot like horses and which chairs were most comfortable in the Tudor Room. As Juniors, we received our first practicum assignments. We were ambitious, eager, and a little frightened. Then there was the bond issue in which we all had a part. lt gave us prac- tical experience in New Jersey Government. We also became walking iewelry shops with our class, engagement and wed- ding rings Between social affairs, the prom, Scotty's and bridge we did learn all about mental block and the reiected child. As Seniors, we looked forward to practicum, the show, proms, picnics, senior week and graduation. Busy, yes, but we had political debates and many of us voted for the first time. We learned more psychology and philosophy as our months in the college were drawing to a close. We will always remem- ber the educational and social experiences we had at Newark State Teachers College.

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- f X ClASS UFFICERS S fzif - .Up -,fx V'-itirv-- X , Xa T? -x SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Cappella, Treasurer M. Robbins, Vice-President, H. Moore, Presidenlp B. Moriarity, Recording Sec- retary, M. Coyne, Corresponding Sec- refary.