Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts - Mohawk Yearbook (North Adams, MA)

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We are offering to you, therefore, a new contribution-THE TACONIAN-as a yearbook which we hope may be treasured by every member of our college. To the Seniors and those of the Iunior Class who may be unable to return next year, we Wish God-speed and good luck. For the college, faculty, and remaining members, we Wish all that is best. We hope to be with you again next year. We also desire to express our gratitude to all loyal supporters and friends of this institution. That our Alma Mater may continue to serve her particular corner of the world is the fervent hope of every member of the Class of l935. 5 DEDICATION We, the Iunior Class, in true appreciation and grate- ful acknowledgment of his generous interest and aid in our problems, dedicate this yearbook - THE TACONIAN-to MR. WALLACE l-l. VENABLE 7 CONTENTS QQ THE COLLEGE-FOREWORD . DEDICATION . PRESIDENTS MESSAGE . THE COUNTRY SCHOOL FACULTY . . . GRADUATES . Seniors . Juniors . UNDERCLASSNIEN . Soplromores . Freshmen ACTIVITIES . Student Council Year Book . Beacon Music Drama Sports Todd Lectur Assembly . Dormitory Life . SPECIAL FEATURES Snapshots . . I'Iumor 8 PRESIDENTS MESSAGE To All Cur Friends: In these diihcult days America can show nothing finer than the loyalty and devof tion of the teachers in her public schools to the best interests of the children in those schools. The student in a state teachers college shows a similar devotion as she makes ready for the day when she will step into her own classroom, an understanding friend to a lively and happy group of boys and girls. I am going to ask you a question. How extensive has been the influence of the institution formerly known as the North Adams Normal School, now the State Teachers College at North Adams? Neither you nor I nor anyone else could possibly answer. But of this fact I am sure. The publicfspirited citizens, who, forty years ago, secured legislative consent to the establishment of this school, won a victory for edu' cation not merely in North Adams but throughout the Commonwealth, and in other states and in other lands as well. However, we can get some idea of the extent of the past influence of this college by doing a little example in arithmetic. Given that the State Teachers College at North Adams has eighteen hundred graduates, and assuming that the service of each has continued over a period of years, so that she has taught a number of pupils averagf ing one hundred fifty-I think this is a conservative estimate-into how many lives has the influence of our college already been extended? The answer is two hundred seventy thousand. But we do not rest content with laurels already won. All who aspire to the honored name of teacher must prepare themselves faithfully, as our students are now doing, and with firm and confident step must move forward. Let North Adams be known as a college that produces teachers who in the finest sense are progressive, and we shall make the circle of her influence an ever widening one. ALBERT G. ELDRIDGE, President. 9 5' K ..-ir ,aa -- THE COUNTRY SCHOOL Still sits the school house by the road, A ragged beggar sunning, Around it still the sumachs grow And blackberry vines are running. Within, the master's desk is seen, Deepfscarred by raps official, The warping floor, the battered seats, The jackfknife's carved initial. A pretty picture-but have you room for this beggar in the field of education? Is this what we have been striving for? This beggar may be immortalized in pleasing poetry but we doubt if Massachusetts will want to be remembered in educational fields by this picture-or at any rate, we think its memory should stand only as a beginning in a long line of progress. Does this imply that we are ashamed of our rural life and people? Far from it, it means we are demanding the best for them. Rural life is not an unfortunate const dition. Indeed, it presents many problems as does every other kind of life, but of this we are certain: one cannot satisfactorily solve the problem of adjustment by moving to the city. There is a challenge in the country and he is fortunate who is in a situation to accept it. The world at large is slowly waking up to an appreciation of two facts: first, that within the bounds of the rural area there lie all elements fundamental to the material wealth of the world, and second, that this same area also contains the essential factors of intellectual and spiritual wealth. The rural school offers the best place on earth for the education of children-because of the openness and comparative freedom of its surroundings. It is the one place in the world where Mother Nature opens up her text- book. The country school is especially effective as a place of instruction because of its happy relation to work and industry. The lessons are accepted in a working spirit as having something definite to do with training for the future. The most effective rural school, however, is a glorified one, it may possess the features of the consolidated school in which these natural advantages are combined with the progressive and carefully worked out advantages offered by city education, This is a happy combination and increases the efficiency of both factors-bringing together the best from each. This glorified school demands the best of teachers to carry out its usefulness. To her the country offers real life interests-a position rich in the returns of satisfaction. This is not missionary work, it is a job of leadership and training-as one citizen to another. We have here the unique task of teacherftraining for rural schools. We hope we may go out with the right equipment, material, and attitude to give much, and to fill a place in the lives of others-to give and gain much through a happy working relation' ship in our chosen field. Give to the world the best you have, And the best will come back to you. VIRGINI.-X FISH, Editor. 10 FACULTY i 1 W 1 X . E 2 1 I W la 5 5 3 1 P 5 E 3 A Y I ALBERT GouLD ELDRIDGE Blessed is he who has found his work: he has a life purpose: he has found it. and will follow it. Last Novemher, Mr. Eldridge, was inducted as President of our State Teachers College. He had been with the Normal School for a numher of years, and his election as President of the State Teachers College was hut a fit' ting reward for his term of loyal service. May he have all success on this, his latest voyage in life. MARY Louise Baiziciir 'Her x i.'l mrds are fair as bloom or air, They shine lil-ze any star, And l am rich who learned from her, How heautiful they are. For thirty-tvso years, Miss Baright has given her untiring services to this institution, work- ing unseliishly and devotedly for its members. Her character stands as a pillar of light shining with virtue and purpose. It enriches our lives by awakening within us the power to enjoy the finer things that life holds. May Miss Baright remexnher us with the same kindly aff fection we feel for her! ALICE Oxvriivs A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles. Miss Gwens has given us many happy and worthwhile hours in her classroom. She has always extended to us a helping hand in our need, and has made our lives richer by offering us the cream of her experiences. Hers is a friendly heart that has plenty of friends. 13 ALBERT GouLD ELDRIDGE President of State Teachers College Head of Department of Geography President Eldridge received his Bachelor of Sciencc degree from Harvard University, and later the degree of Master of Arts from Teachers College, Columbia University. He taught in the High School at New Bedford, Mass.: then he was Principal of Elementary Grades and High School, at Canaan, Conn.: later he was a Superintendent of Schools in Massa' chusetts. He has been a member of our North Adams Faculty since 1916. He has also taught during summer sessions at North Adams, at Hyannis, and at the johns Hopkins University. MARY LOUISE BARIGHT Teacher of Literature, Story Telling, Speech Training, Public Speaking, Professional Ethics, and Director of Dramatics Miss Baright was a threefyear student of Boston University and is a graduate of the Curry School of Expression. She has also taken various summer courses at Columbia University, Chicago University, and Boston University. She has taught in: Rural school, Town of Poughkeepsie, N. Y., private school, Nashville, Tenn.g State Normal School, Westchester, Pa.: University of Oregon, Eugene, Ore.: State Normal School, Milwaukee, Wis.g State Teachers College, North Adams, Mass.: Curry School of Expression, summer sessions, State Normal School, Castleton, Vt., summer sessions, State Normal School, Hyannis, Mass., summer sessions. GRACE BARR Instructor in Music Miss Barr has had private music lessons in Omaha and Chicago: has attended schools for music supervisors in Chicago, Boston, and Lake Forrest, Ill.g Boston University, University of the State of New York: Albanyg and Clark University. Her varied experience includes: Supervisor of Music, Council Bluffs, Iowag Professor of Public School Music at State Teachers College, Cedar Falls, Iowa, and instructor at State Normal School, Fitchburg, Mass.: Lecturer for R. C. A. Victor Co.: Member of Summer Faculty in N. Y. University, Buffalo University, State' University, Chapel Hill, N. C., State Teachers College, Albany, Eastern Conservatory, Instructor in Music, Division of University Extension, Mass. Dept. of Education. FANNIE A. B1sHoP Principal of Mark Hopkins Kindergarten, Instructor in KindergartenfPrimary Methods Miss Bishop is a graduate of the State Normal School at Willimantic, Conn., and of Teachers College, Columbia University. She has been kindergarten training teacher at the Willimantic Model Schoolg Principal of Kindergarten at Norwich, Conn., and is now Principal of the Kindergarten at Mark Hopkins School, as well as our instructor in Kindergarten'Primary Methods. THCMAS F. CUMMINCS Instructor in Practical Arts Mr. Cummings is a graduate of the North Adams Schools and has taken a summer course at Columbia University. His services have been rendered to the pupils in the city schools of North Adams and to the students at the State Teachers College. V1v1AN Dix Instructor in Music Miss Dix has been on a leave of absence for the year 1933f1934 in order that she might study for the degree of Master of Arts at Boston University. She is a graduate of Boston University, and of the Faelton School at Boston. She has had private study with Stuart Mason and F. L. Grover on the piano and organ. The New England Conservatory of Music awarded her a soloist's diploma and a teacher's diploma. Miss Dix has been Director of Music in the Colby School, New London, N. H.g Supervisor of Public School Music, Chatham, Orleans, and Harwich, Mass.: State Normal School, Keene, N. H.: Plymouth, Mass., St. Petersburg, Florida, and State Teachers College at North Adams. ELIZABETH M. JENKINS Instructor in Arithmetic Methods, Educational Psychology, Rural Education and Civic Education Miss Jenkins is a graduate of Aroostook State Normal School, has had graduate study in Plymouth, N. H., Normal School: Johnson, Vt., Normal School, Columbia University, and Chicago University. She has taught in a rural school in Limestone, Me.q Primary grades, Presque Isle, Meg Demonstration teacher and supervisor of primary grades at Aroostook, Me., Principal of State Teachers Training Class, Barre, Vt.: Supervisor of Rural Schools in Dover, Del., Instructor in Rural Education in Delaware University. 14 RICHARD C. OVERTON Instructor in History and Economic Geography Mr. Overton is a graduate of the Hotchkiss School, and of Williams College. He has also attended Harvard Summer School, and has taken New York University Extension Courses. His experience includes: Instructor in Public Speaking, Williams College, Foreign Dept., ChathamfPhoenix National Bank and Trust Co., New York City, Instructor in French, The Hotchkiss School, Assistant in Economics, Williams College, State Teachers College, North Adams. MARY A. PEARSON Instructor in Art and Handicraft Miss Pearson is a graduate of Abbot Academy and the Massachusetts School of Art. She has had various summer courses at Round Lake and Saratoga, N. Y., Glens Falls, N. Y., Martha's Vineyard, Mass., Harvard University, Salem Normal School, State College at Amherst, Rhode Island School of Design, New York School of Fine and Applied Arts, State Normal School, North Adams. Her experience includes two years of rural school work at Reading, one year in the grade schools of Southbridge, Supervisor of Art in towns around Boston. ALICE GWENS Instructor in Grammar, Composition, Language, Reading and Penmanship Methods Miss Owens is a graduate of the Trenton, N. I., Normal School, Quincy, Mass., Training School, and has taken Harvard Summer School and Lowell University Extension Lecture Courses. She has taught all grades, West Hanover, Raynham, has been Supervising Principal, Chelsea, Mass. primary and grammar building, assisted in restoring system after the great tire: taught in Mark Hopkins Training School, was organizer and director, department of seven classes for retards, Binet tests given, Teacher of History of Education in addition to present subjects at the North Adams State Teachers College. ELIZABETH A. WESTON Director, Physical Education, Instructor in Hygiene, Child Health, Sanitation, and Theory of Physical Education Miss Weston attended the Sargent School for Physical Education, Cambridge, Mass., Harvard Summer School for Physical Education, Boston University, School of Education, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, N. She has had experience in the teaching of physical education in New Brunswick, N. I., Atlantic City, N. Brookline, Mass., Canton, Mass.: Corrective work at Harvard Summer School, Hyannis Summer School, various playgrounds and girls' camps. ROGER F. HOLMES Principal of Mark Hopkins Training School, Instructor in Educational Psychology, Method, and Management, Director of Practice teaching Mr. Holmes is a graduate of Wesleyan University and has attended Boston University and Connecticut Summer Normal School. He has had much and varied experience, having been Teaching Principal in Cummington, Mass., Instructor in Latin, Ancient History, and English Literature at the Wellesley Hills junior High School, and Supervising Principal at Quincy, Mass. WALL.ACE H. VENAELE Instructor in Science, Economics, Arithmetic, Advanced Mathematics, Advisor of the Student Council Mr. Venable received his educational background in the University of Vermont and Teachers College, Columbia. He holds the degree of Master of Arts and a professional certificate for teachers of science from Teachers College, Columbia. He has taught in rural schools in Shaftsbury and Bennington, Vt., was Principal of the High School, Waitsfield, Vt., also of IuniorfSenior High School, jeffersonville, Cambridge, Vt., Inf structor, North Adams Summer School, Instructor, English, Mass. Extension Course, Greenield and Pittsfield, Instructor, Biology, Extension Course, North Adams, Assistant County Agricultural Agent, Lamoille County, Vt., Field Artillery, U. S. A. GRACE L. DoNELsoN Librarian MRs. THERZA VAN ETTEN Matron of Taconic Hall Miss BERTHA ALLYN Miss T. FERCusoN Secretaries 15 . I i , , ILL. TRAINING SCHOOL FACULTY One of the most important phases of our college life is our practice teaching. We are very fortunate to be able to make, under the skillful supervision of the Mark Hopkins and Otis training teachers, a practical application of the techniques we learn at the college. Throughout the past year we have derived untold benefit from the demonstration lessons which the training teachers have given at the college. The efforts these teachers have put forth have been made worth while by the knowledge we have gleaned. The Otis Training School is a new project worthy of high commendation. Under the supervision of Miss Lyman the girls find a most interesting and practical experience. This outstanding opportunity has been accepted by a number of students this year, We hope this valuable arrangement may continue. Training teachers, our sincere expression of gratitude goes to you! Members of Training School Faculty of Mark Hopkins School: ROGER F. Houans . ALICE M. CARD MARION H. KETCI-IUM CATHERINE L. TOBIN ETHEI. M. CARPENTER IVIARY A. NACELE . . VIOLA COOPER Otis Training School: RLQTI-I A. Principal Grade VIII .Grade VII .,.Grade VI . Grade V Grade V Grade IV LYMAN E. IDELLA HAsIcINs . MARTHA E. DURNIN ,. LORETTA J. LoETus . . . HELEN E. MALLERY . ........ . . VERONICA A. LOETUS I ..... ...... . . FANNIE A. BISHOP Kindergarten, ., Grades IfVIII Grade IV Grade III Grade III .Grade II .. Grade I Principal GRADUATES , s W 5 I I' D 113- --'im' s 1 CLASS CF 1934 2:-5' SENIORS MARIAM AUSTIN ,.,.,, A .,A 7 6 Stratford Ave. A .. 4. ..... ..... P I ttsfield ALICE S. BRADFORD ,A. . .A.. 2 3 Holbrook St ..,.,... . North Adams THELMA D. CARY ,.....,,.o... ...o.,., 7 23 Church St .o,.,.... oooo N orth Adams KATHERINE E. EICHERT .,,..,,I,, ......I. . 161 River St ...... ooooo B laekiriton MARY A. FLANNERY ..,.,.... ......., 9 3 Glen Ave.. North Adams SARAH M. FLEMING ,..,... ,.....,. S tate Road .......... Williamstown RUTH I. GLEASON ......... ....... . R.F.D. No. 2 .......... . .,... Clarksburg JUANITA H. HAZELTON ..,...,, ....... .......,,........ ..,.,.. . . . ....... W akefield ELIZABETH A. HEWITT ........ ..,..... . 152 Columbia St ...,,... . ........... Adams HELEN HORAN ...,.. ....... 8 42 South State St ......... . L .. North Adams NELLIE KARREY ..,..... ..,...,. 6 4 Charles St. . . L North Adams FRANCES LEWIS ..,..,., ..... ...................,...... . . .West Otis JANETTE LOOMIS .......... ........ 2 S1 River St ....... North Adams DoRIs L. MARCHANT ....... ........ 2 8 Goodrich St .......... ....,..... N orth Adams HELEN NAUGHTON ...., ........ C hurch St .,.....,.,. North Adams HELEN M. NEWELL ......,.. ELIZABETH M. RUGG ....... MARGARET M. SEERY ..,,... EVELYN SHAKAR ...,.......... FLORENCE M. SWARTZER GINA T. TAVELLI ............ OLIVE G. WRIGHT ....... ........79 Ashland St.. North Adams Southfield 145 Bracewell Ave ........ ..,..,..,, N orth Adams 47 Commercial St .......,. ,.,.....,,,.... A dams 5 9 Hathaway St ..,,.,,, .......,.. N orth Adams 35 Hall 19 .....,....Williamstown Rowe F7 TIJKE ,'.ms '14m'z.'wf,. GRADUATION PROGRAM FRIDAY, JUNE FIFTEEN, AT Two GICLOCK PROCESSIONAL-Pilgrims' Chorus-Tannhauser . . Wagner ALMA MATER SCRIPTURE READING AND PRAYER . REVEREND HANFORD H. CLOSSON SERAPHIC SONG-Reve Angelique .... Rubensteinfffvaines GLEE CLUB Contralto Solo-IDA MAINO Violin Obbligato-MILDRED H. SCHOLZ ADDRESS ........ FRANK W. WRIGHT Director, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education and State Teachers Colleges THE SNOW . . .... Elgar CHORUS Obbligato for Two Violins-MILDRED H. SCHOLZ, LINDA L. HAZELTON GIFT BY! THE CLASS OF 1937 ..... HELEN E. RANNEY AWARDING OF DEGREES AND PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS SINGING God bless our native land! Firm may she ever stand Through storm and night! When the wild tempests rave, Ruler of wind and wave, Do Thou our country save, By Thy great might! For her our prayers shall be, Our fathers' God, to Thee, On Thee we wait! Be her walls Holinessg Her rulers, Righteousnessg Her officers be Peace: God save the State! -john S. Dwight Director of Glee Club-MISS GRACE BARR Accompanist-MAGDALENE K. EICHERT 20 FRANK W. WRIGHT gowns, we feel it is just one more occasion when we may express our desire to aid your 'success and happiness. 'si ... l A ir 1 - CAP AND GOWN DAY Thursday, May 17, 1934 at 2:30 o'clock PROCESSIONAL--Pilgrims' Chorus from Tannhausef Vrrr, H ,,,,,, M , ,,,,AVAVVV Wagner RECOMMENDATION FROM THE FACULTY ,r..,,ossss.,,,ss ..s,. R oger F. Holmes, Class Adviser APPROVAL BY THE PRESIDENT ..is,.....s,s... , ss...,ss.ssiisss... Albert G. Eldridge DONNING OF CAPS AND GOWNS ..oss,.s ......... S eniors, assisted by juniors FELICITATIONS PROM THE JUNIORS sss.sss Helen E. Ranney, President RESPONSE FROM THE SENIORS ..OO..,. ,.,... .......,... iO...,.........O M d 1 iam Austin, President AVE MARIA-Mendelssohn .. ..i..s,,s Oss. ....s... .s,s,.,,ss.. dess,, s,,.OOO,.. ....., .........dss....ss.,,,. C h o r u s ADDRESS .f....O..............s.r.........,sss Dr. Harry A. Garfield, President of Williams College Gtoluous FOREVER-Rachmaninoff ss,s,,,C,ess,,,CA,,,,,,,s,ss,r,,,ss,s,,,,,,,,ssssssis,,,,,,,,,,iiss,,ss Chorus In june, 1933, the first officially organized three year class ever to graduate from the State Teachers College at North Adams received their diplomas. In September, 1933, about one half of that same class returned to their Alma Mater to study for the fourth year and to receive the BSE. degree in June, 1934. Thus, on two occasions, this group of girls has made history in the annals of the College. They have grown with the school, serving in many ways as an experimental group for the many changes and developments occurring in the transition from a two year Normal School to a three and four year Teachers College. With the extra year of study and training gained from our work here we feel our- selves better equipped and more ready to begin our teaching. We have been given many privileges, including the honor of being the first group ever to wear the Cap and Gown at North Adams. On the day of the ceremony through which we received that honor, our feelings were expressed by our Class President as she addressed those gathered to witness the event: Mr. Holmes, President Eldridge, Members of the Faculty, Classmates, and Undergraduates- In behalf of the Senior Class I accept the honor and traditions which this cap and gown signify. As the irst class to wear these emblems, we are doubly honored. We have achieved the goal toward which we have striven for four years. These gowns symbolize that achievement, but they also symbolize the greater things which are to come. Our ultimate goal is still to be reacliseil, which, in the words of Browning, 'is to amend what flaws may lurk, perfect our work as planned'. To you, juniors, we express our appreciation of your cofoperation not only on this mem' torable day but also for that of the past three years. To you we say, 'Carry Onl'-that you may -stand as we do today-proudly, with humility for the future and loyalty and responsibility to your Alma Mater. Dr. Harry A. Garfield, President of Williams College, delivered an inspiring address which helped to make the occasion one of the most impressive of our college experiences' RUTH GLEASON, '34. Congratulations from the luniors to the Seniors on Cap and Gown Day Honorable Seniors, we as the junior Class wish to congratulate you this day for the honor which is being conferred upon you. It is with anticipation that we await the -day when we too, shall have achieved a similar triumph. As it is impossible for us to fill the places you leave, we are able only to strive to 'attain the respect and admiration which we all have for you. Your loyalty and ideals, personalities, and deeds have made it a pleasure to cooperate with you in the past and now, in assisting you today to don your caps and HELEN RANNEY, '35, 21 5' 'Z uw.-.N 'L 2. -3-1--Sh -1' THE CLASS OF 1934 lvlariam Austin is always first. Alphabetically, In public favor, In our hearts, Our president-ever ready to provide a Hrm foundation to our trembling vocal' efforts with her strong and cxcellent piano accompaniments. Abie Bradford has quite recently, we hear, begun to take much interest in the rural areas about North Adams. Even muddy roads fail to turn her from her purpose. And, as ever, we know that Abie will accomplish that which is her goal. Thelma Cary is, we are ready to admit, quite an artist, but how many of us knew that her hooked rug design was meant to be a tree? Of course, only a contortionist could figure it out, but our information came directly from the designer. Kitty Eichert's fighting spirit successfully pulled the Drama Club through the fearful depression year. What better glory could there be? Mae Flannery and Helen Horan must here, as everywhere else, appear together. Ah, would that to us, their happy lot of carefree afternoons had fallen! Sal Fleming actually hit the baseball at least twice in our first practice game of the 1934 season. This fact alone places Sally in a special niche as the class athlete. Ruth Gleason has something to be eternally thankful for-nature did not endow her with orange hair and eyebrows. Would you ever believe she could be such a tough orphan? Nita Hazelton has at least five strings to her fiddle--or should we say 'c:llo?- and what a gift it must be to know intimately, several faculty members! Elizabeth Hewitt bounds lightly over all the troublefspots of our college life, but we wonder if she bounded quite so lightly the day that she pursued the bull. Nellie Karrey can cause the strongest of us to quake with fear when she gets properly excited in a volley ball game and really aims the leather cannon ball. Fran Lewis sincerely hopes that no one would be so unkind as even to offer her an apple a day. Don't worry Fran, we're with you, and looking for dances at the prom. jane Loomis must never be allowed to forget the location of Siberia, nor must we forget the invaluable help she gave in our Tuesday study periods when we couldnit remember whether wood pulp came from China or Nebraska. Doris Marchant, as the class fiancee, must get our heartiest best wishes. However, Doris, you must remember that Boston is a long way from home, and that we are but youthful college girls. Helen Naughton is the class perennial-she comes up every year. We wonder what the particular attraction was when Helen appeared as Daddy Long Legs- not quite so old nor quite so fatherly as was supposed. Elizabeth Rugg has an extra share of distinction. Besides being the classfblonde and president of the Student Council, she walks nonchalantly away with the first job. But should you be so hard on the dreamy pupils, Elizabeth? Evelyn Shakar positively loathes busses, and particularly that seven-thirty from Adams, so can we blame her for choosing to arrive in comfort? And, Evelyn, we loved your hhippyfpotimusf' Peg Seery, Florence Swartzer, and Helen Newell-the most harmonious of eternal triangles, were generally the only three who ever agreed on an issue in our stormy class meetings. A basket lunch is always a practical suggestion when motoring to football games. 22 .f A- f:f?.?-yljtf' 9 ' ' - A , , Q l l il Wt l r is l L 1 i l . 1 'Q ' l W - 'L A J A' - v M .il--'s'.a!l lgfgi'- if Q'A I .sn ,, Aqq. ' 1 4 l Gina Tavelli must have the selffcontrol of a Spartan. The list of props that she handled for the class play was enough to stagger a professional, and to that was added the ticket racket Yet she could still stand up and declaim, Once more unto the breach. Clive Wright can always furnish the information necessary in questions of rural town and school management. This should be an enormous help in organizing an Alaskan mining camp. Four beloved classmates we must leave behind, to the mercy of those to come. Beatrice and Benedict, Abelard and Heloise, we who are about to depart salute you. Juniors, guard them well! Mr. Holmes, our champion, our adviser, and our friend, has smoothed the path and, best of all, has been able to laugh with us. He belongs in a special way to our class- he has stood for us. 23 'o Q-. 4, P . Q9 Li 'J 3:f- 4 1 Ps cw 4' wen 1 up F 1 Q' 'V i My ing ' 4 . W. . 4 . .3-QA fc K-Q 1 A , u 'b D' 9 X: x S Q NI J X A 1'a QL? SK W1 'A Yi vx S ' A Q ,S XJ Q S TW ,X , . V? 421. tt, ,tl - ' J ' QS .1 ff L., ,J , Q Q g J ' f ,l ' 'C - fa '12 xl 522 if if, 'R -1 . N jf., Q, QD .fl Q V ?A'g?Ts '5 '.5- ' -lr, 1 .. if' ,' -' 2 , . Q V .7 11 in g. . : lf' 'pf 4.4. 77: J 1 3 gf 1 , - :A ff v ff 4 . .x , r fa '- 1gl.aQ.,- CLASS GF 1935 IUNIOR CLASS HISTORY It is a beautiful day in the spring of 1934, and the junior class is seated in rapt attention before a crystalfgazer-that magic spirit who would tell us of the past, and-we hope-predict our future. Suddenly the woman seated before the crystal seems to become aware of our presence, and she begins to speak: Things are not very clear in the glass--all is rather dim, as if it were, perhaps, some time ago -but I see faintly many cars, busses, trains, all seeming to be headed in the same direction-ah, --something looms out rather clearly-a large, yellow brick building-girls, many of them, enter' ing, carrying suitcases, boxes, bags, blankets, coats-all in great confusion. Now, the mist parts a little, and a man is standing on a platform before a large group of girls. He seems to be reading their names, for as his lips move, a girl stands, looking very much frightened and out of place. After this they leave the room, and I see nothing clearly for some time,-but a little farther on, I perceive a long receivingfline. through which groups of anxious girls are being taken. Later they are playing games, dancing, eating-enjoying themselves heartily. Now, I see these girls earnestly at work at their studies-walking through the helds, climbing hills, gathering and sketching specimens, probing into all forms of nature, I see them playing basketball, tenikoit archery. going on hikes: again they seem to be climbing a very high mountain, and all are in the best of spirits as they perform some rites of initiation: a little later, I see them gathered around a blazing Ere and eating 'hot dogs,' pickles, doughnuts, toasted marsh- mallows-and then they are on the homeward trip, tired? Oh, yes, but happy. More time seems to have elapsed and these same girls are moving in very strange costumes through the dark regions of a tunnel, in which are stationed many ghosts and terrifying obstruc' tions: at last they come to a place where apples, doughnuts, and cider seem to be plentiful, and all is jollity. Time passes and darkecoated forms are moving in and out among the girls in their light dresses-ah, yes!--they are dancing and the hall is very attractive with decorations, dim lights, ferns, easy chairs, and lamps. The scene changes quite suddenly, and although it is not very clear, I see a large group of girls wending their way about the town, very early on a snowy morning. Every now and then they pause before some home to sing, and their lips seem to form the words: 'God rest you mervie gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay . . .' Spring seems to have come, and I see girls in manyfcolored rompers playing on the lawn. There are a great many of them, and they are competing in their games. A little later, I see a picture which looks much the same, except that now there are younger children as well, girls and boys, and they are apparently giving an exhibition. A cloud seems suddenly to have settled over the group and they appear saddened-as if by the sudden loss of someone very near and dear to them. Gradually the shadow lifts, the scenes are moving very rapidly before my eyes, but they seem to be much the same as those about which I have told you. Some pictures stand out more clearly than others, but they are familiar happenings, and the faces, as I catch glimpses of them, are wellfknown to you. That is all that I can see clearly enough to tell. Then one of our classmates speaks, raising timidly the question which is in every mind, Can you tell us something of the future? At the mention of the word the crystal becomes cloudy and dim-nothing can be clearly seen-and the gazer slowly shakes her head. I can predict nothing. Being Juniors, we are not surprised at her answer, for we have grown used to wondering what will happen to us next,-but we hope for the best, and whatever comes-we'll stick together! LINDA HAZELTON, '3 S. 25 HELEN THERESA B.-XRTLEY Northampton, Mass. Best Dancer A handful of common sense is worth a bushel of learning Student: Council 1, 2 VJ. A. A. 1, 2, 3 House Council 2, 3 Yearbook Stall 3 Class Play 3 Axis 1 Forum 2 Pageant 1 Chairman Social Coin. 3 BETTY BOND Rowe, Mass. Most Athletic Best Allfaround Girl Witty as the day is long. XV. A. A. 2, Pres. 3 General Chairman Play Day Clee Club 2, 3 Forum Z Student Council 3 Basketball 2, 3 Yearbook Staff 3 Class Prophecy HELEN BOYLE Josef, Hatfield, Mass. Much may be made of an Irishman, if he be caught young NV. A. A. 1, 2, 3 Clee Club 1, 2 Yearbook Staff Pageant 1 Head of Sports 3 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Forum 2 VicefPres., House Council Class Play 3 Class Will Fire Chief 1 MARY LISBETH Busrl 'Lf Farnams, Mass. Some take their gold in minted mold, And some in harps thereafter, But give me mine In eyes that shine And take the change in laughter. W. A. A. 1, 2, 3 Clee Club 2 Yearbook Staff 3 Pageant 1 Forum 2 Fire Chief 3 26 .Yi -cisiif y I -. gf.. . fav, . H 1 -ng . ,ilu W Imhwfgj hr .'A'g,If,f,.-.,:,T' .. fm ,. in 'R r ., II ., ,LM if t , ,..,, 1.,.f..,-M' .ac J. are--v-f '. .3491 '-'A--fmt ?-M m- - H r 1 - Iv A A VY a si :z:.1:-11:11-tr A ff-A YY -' g A Y .- I fI.-w- 1 - .4'... f. 'X HELEN E. CROFTS 77 I North Adams, Mass. Most Conscientious He that climbs the tall tree has won the right to the fruit. Publicity Com. 1, 2, 3 Forum 2 Financial Com. 3 W. A. A. 1, 2, 3 Sec. Treas. A. C. M. S. T. C. Dramatic Club 3, Treas. 2 2, 3 Glee Club 1, 2 Axis Staff 2 Social Com. 1, 2 Beacon, Assistant Editor 3 Class Play Com. 3 Student Council 2, 3 Pageant 1 Yearbook Staff 3 Basketball, Capt. 1, 2 ELIsABI3T1-I MARY ENRIGHT rf-laieffffi Libby Pittsfield, Mass. Most Original Extremely clever and pleasant of wit And loved a timely joke! Student Council 3 Fire Chief 3 Yearbook Staff 3 Clee Club 2 Pageant 1 W. A. A. 1, 2, 3 Forum 2 Axis Staff 2 VIRGINIA E. FISH I t.Ginny-Ia cusp, 5 Y Colrain, Mass. Most Likely to Succeed It's nice to be natural if you are naturally nice. Editor-infChief of Yearbook 3 Student Council 3 Drama Club 1, 2, 3 Basketball 2, 3 Pageant 1 W. A. A. 1, 2, 3 Glee Club 1, 2, Pres. 3 Forum 2 Sec'y. Drama Club 2 House Council 1, 2 Sub. Pres. for Freshmen 2 Secy. of Dormitory 3 Axis Staff 1, 2 MARY ANN FLEMING 56:44, Mary Ann ' Williamstown, Mass. Nlost Attractive Always be up and doing and you will never be down and out. W. A. A. 1, 2, 3 Classbook Staff 3 Axis Staff 1, 2 Pageant 1 Assembly Com. 1 Student Council 3 Assembly Chairman 2, 3 Class Treas. 1, 2, 3 Forum 2 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Ivy Oration 3 27 'S..'l '.lN-L!.x 71' l K. 5. In i 1 I ! I 1, sl if I a Q I I l hmm lVl,-XRGARET ELIZABETH GROSZ Adams, Mass. You were born for something great. Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Axis Staff 2 Pageant Com. 1 Forum 2 Yearbook Stall' 3 W. A. A. 1, 2, 3 MARGARET A. HART Williamstown, Mass. Class Optimist Best Natured Oh, who will walk a mile with me along life's merry way? W. A.A. 1, 2,3 Axis2 Basketball 1, 2 Yearbook Staff 3 Glee Club 1, 2 Pageant 1 Forum 2 Class Play 3 Dramatic Club, Pres. 3, Student Council 3 Vice Pres. 2 LINDA LEA HAZELTON 1757 Lindyl' Wakefield, Mass. Good, better, best: never be at rest until your good is better, and your better best. W. A. A. 1, 2, 3 String Ensemble 1, 2, 3 Clee Club 1, 2, 3 House Council 1, 2, 3 Vice Pres., Glee Club 1 Yearbook Staff 3 Axis Staff 1, 2 Forum 2 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Head of Tennis 3 MARGARET E. HENDERSON gfvfj., Pittsfield, Mass. Class Actress Talents, like insects, when concealed they lie Wait but for wings and in their season fly. W. A. A. 1, Drama Club Clee Club 2 Forum 2 Pageant 1 Axis Staff 2 Yearbook Staff 3 Dramatic Club Play Class Play Delegate to N. Y. Conference Beacon Staff 3 Address to Undergraduates 3 4- ' ' - nl . 5 , ' 1 '- 12 V A -. :,.5y,6 . if-vs.,.vst- gtya-511655: A if ' 'f ' ' H--A 1 . , ' . 9-AU ,:....,f+1s.,.f'!'f'- -'-H 'ki ?7A.- '21, , -. ,, f D ' N '14, 1' , . -W N' ,. ..-, .1 g , , 'E , , was :D ,V ,VM -sf, , , , ,nh-A-'YW ..,.q,....Kf.- eh. .f , .grin A K tix., I 4 V f I Q. C A - 1 lg i:IM ' ' H 2 ' ' ' 3 1 I H 1 f f:wwr':'- ' A f- ff' .::'.,,-,TQ 'r-.eip ,.x. 'iw ',f':f 'f :sly 1 na I 1, 7 lr- HELE N T13REsA KLEIN Kleinie Stockbridge, Mass. iii ggwfanw 'Wg 'ragga S0-I-OC-Q H-we l V i ,A 1 me 2 1 Most Popular , Class Cutfup Il Don't take her as an exampleffshe's a problem' Vice Pres. of Class 1, 2, 3 Beacon Stall' 3 Vice Pres. of W. A. A. 1, 2, 3 Yearbook Staff 3 Clee Club 1, 2, Vice Pres. 3 Song Leader 3 , Social Chairman of Dormitory 3 Forum 2 3 NVashington Pageant 1 Basketball 1 Class Play 3 XV. A. A. Conference Delegate 2 Brissns JOAN Less ' BWV 41.0011 A A l North Adams, M21SS. , I Class Cynic l Anything worth possessing is never really possessed. W. A. A. 1, 2, 3 Axis Staff 2 - Dramatic Club 1, 2 Forum 2 3 l ELSIE PIONVLAND Loverr 0640, i Els i Williamstown, Mass. 1 Beware of quiet girls-they spring surprises. N , W. A. A. 1, 2, 3 Washington Pageant 1 1 Forum 2 , Q MARY CHARLOTTE MCDONNELL ' Mickie Stockbridge, Mass. Ii Most Sophisticated We like her smileg we love her style! W. A. A. 1, 2, 3 Yearbook Stall' 3 Secretary of Class 1, 2, 3 Ivy poem 3 Delegate to N. Y. Conf. 2 Washington Pagean House Council 3 Forum 2 .Student Council 2 Basketball 1 Axis 1 4 I 3 9 3 51 .TZFN1 29 .f 1: ,I . : s ,-1 Q 2 rv. S'T'C'N'A . 1 1' 1 i . , 1 1 5 1 Q . 1 P 11935 IVIARGARET ADELE MCGRILGORY Peggie Adams, Mass. She is a little maiden with big ideas. Glec Club 1, 2, 3 Axis Staff 1, 2 W. A. A. 1, 2, 3 Yearbook Staff 3 Forum 2 Basketball String Ensemble 1, 2 VELMA MARGUERITE O,CONNELL uveeai Pittsfield, Mass. XVorry and I have never met. Pres. of Dormitory Council 3 W. A. A. 1, 2, 3 Student Council 3 Forum 2 Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Class Play 3 LUCY ALBERTA OsTRowsK1 Lou Montague, Mass. A daughter of the gods, divinely tall, And most divinely fair. W. A. A. 1, 2, 3 Vice Pres. of Dramatic Club 3' Forum 2 Class Plav 3 Glee Club 1, 2 General Chmn. of Prom Com, Dofus GERTRUDE PERKINS thperkii Middleboro, Mass. Quiet and sweet, she is liked by all. W. A. A. 1, 2,3 Forum 2 Glee Club 2 Dramatic Club 3 30 ffm ,... Q ,fora qjgf?j!t,: Noel . 7, ,QL iv' .Lenin S'T'C'N'A flz , , 1 4 HELEN ELIZABETH RANNEY , fl Polly 5' North Amherst, Mass. She is kind as she is fair, 1 it si For beauty lives with kindness. li President of Class 2, 3 Clee Club 1, 2, 3 i Delegate to N. Y. Conf. 1 Student Council 1, 2, 3 if Asst. Editor Axis 1 Basketball 1, 2, 3 ' I' W. A. A. 1, 2,3 1 fi II I ' n I I . Ya GLIVE M. ROBERSON ' Mollie Wakefield, Mass. l A genial disposition brings its own reward. 1 W. A. A. 1, 2, 3 Glee Club 1, 2, 3 1 Basketball 1, 2, 3 I DoRoTHY M. RUSSELL i 5 tii North Hadley, Mass. 5, Most Couresous 2 True to her word, her work, and her friends. i W. A. A. 1, 2, 3, Class Play 3 l Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Beacon Staff 3 l 1 Drama Club 1, 2, 3 Student Council 3 Treas., Drama Club 5 Basketball 1, 2, 3 1 JOSEPHINE RYAN IQXC1 l I 1 DOdy 1 1 Pittsfield, Mass. Q l The only way to have a friend is to be one. 1 1 W. A. A. 2, s one Club 2 ' j Forum 2 4 I 1 - ! 1 l935 31 'F ,af L-g,.f?f,f-tx .A 'eff .. - ,E A M':ff4ff, ?1 '11 A, gn. A J5l '5 'Z fjQs1l.t-5.1 1 . .. I ' ' - l 1 ' ' :U 31'-rqzsi' A-A 35 Doms ETHEL SANDERSON shDOt91 Haydenville, Mass. Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you 3 Glee Club 2, 3 s etball 1 'V 3 Yearbook Staff 3 Forum 2 MILDRED HELEN SCHOLZ 5 44, Adams, Mass. ',7l7,f,I,I5,.mL Class Diplomat 7 Ed tor in Chief of Beacon 3 NV. A. A. 1, 2, 3 Axis Staff 2 String Ensemble 1, 2 3 lub 1 7 3 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Q udent Council 3 Class Song 3 ADELITA PARTRIDGE WHITE Adams, Mass. K winning way, a pleasant smile, a kindly word for NV A A 3 Beacon Staff s Play Costumes Graduate of first class m 99 VER.eX D. ZIEMBA Adams, Mass. Do not put oil: for tomorrow what can be done today A A 1 ,3 Forum 2 Glee Club 1 2 Dramatic Club 3 Basketball 1, 2, 3 32 MoTTo : Esse quam videri IUNIOR CLASS DAY THURSDAY, JUNE FOURTEEN, AT Two CQCLOCK THE CALL ........... CLASS OF 1935 PROCESSIONAL FAREWELL TO CUCULLAIN ...,.. IRISH FOLK SONG Violin-LINDA L. HAZELTON ICCIIO-JUANITA H. HAZELTON ADDRESS OF WELCOME ..,.... HELEN E. RANNEY MEDITATION, from Thais .......... Massenet Violin Solo-MILDRED H. SCHOLZ ADDRESS TO UNDERCLASSMEN .... MARGARET E. HENDERSON RESPONSE ....... DOROTHEA L. HOEFMANN COME TO THE FAIR ..... . . EasthopefMa1tin CHORUS NORTH ADAMS TRADITIONS AND IDEALS PAST ...... . VIRGINIA E. FISH PRESENT . . HELEN E. CROFTS FUTURE . . . ELIZABETH M. ENRIGHT CLASS SONG . . Words by MARGARET A. MCGREGORY Music by MILDRFD H. ScHoLz RECESSIONAL IVY EXERCISES ON THE GREEN IVY SONG . . . . CLASS OF 1935 IVY ADDRESS . MARY ANN FLEMING PLANTING THE IVY . HELEN E. RANNEY RESPONSE . . . . DOROTHEA L. HOFFMANN POEM ..... M. CHARLOTTE MCDONNELL NORTH ADAMS FOR AYE RECEPTION ON THE GREEN ........ TACONIC HALL CLASS DAY WELCOME Members of the Faculty, Parents, Classmates, and Friends: To these our Class Day exercises I welcome you, in behalf of the Junior Class. Since you received us, a few years ago, here into your midst, we have all become changed in some respect. The modihcation has been a desirable one in each case. This leads us to conclude that there must be some big, fine, inspiring influence in our Alma Mater. I would attribute this fact hrst of all to the location of our College. It is situated on a hill, and thus, at this elevation we can look out upon life and obtain a view which is unobstructed Or, it may be said, we may observe life unbiased. We seem to be surrounded here with a freedom and happiness which could not be found in a crowded situation. Secondly, this inspiring influence which our Alma Mater renders is aided by the towering mountains all about it. Constantly seeing these above and around us gives a sense of loftiness which brings a suggestion of high ideals, a striving upward and onward, a desire for independence, steadfastness, and loyalty. 33 ff' 4l ' I want my hills!--the trail That scorns the hollow.- Up, up the ragged shale Where few will follow. Up. over wooded crest And mossy boulder With strong thigh, heaving chest, And swinging shoulder. So let me hold my way, By nothing halted, Until, at close of day, I stand, exalted. High on my hills of dream- Dear hills that know me! And then, how fair will seem The lands below me. How pure, at vesperftime, The far bells chiming- Cod, give me hills to climb, And strength for climbing. Our College, however, does not consist merely of a building situated on a hill, for the use of the development of students. There is some strong underlying force which holds our Alma Mater together and which Ends its source in our Faculty. To you members of the Faculty, our appreciation is deep and sincere. Always in time of hardships, sorrows, and joys you have been present to act as counsel, guide, and comforter. Your high ideals and hne spirit of cofoperation are so strong as to be contagious. and while you live and work here, constantly you produce more than you can ever realize. To you, our parents, who are a part of this prevailing spirit, we owe deep gratitude and thanks for our presence here these past years. Humbly we try to tell of our appreciation for your patience in our progress, your sacrihces for us each day, your kindnesses toward us and faith in us. This education here has been a start in life which should aid us all to achieve and acquire the finer things in this world and it is you who have given us this potential power. Through your example has come the desire for us to give to life the best that we have. Oh, to be up and doing, oh, Unfearing and unashamed to go In all the uproar and the press About my human business! My undissuaded heart I hear Whisper courage in my ear. With voiceless calls, the ancient earth Summons me to a daily birth. To you, Underclassmen, we leave our duties and responsibilities in upholding the traditions and ideals of our institution. It has been a joy to live and associate with you. Your cofoperation and ideas have been of great assistance on many occasions. Classmates, I am sure there is a feeling of sadness in all of our hearts, in leaving this College. These past three years have contained many joyous and happy events. We have laughed, loved, lived, and conquered together and now we are leaving with yet another goal to strive toward-that of achieving still higher honors symbolized by the degree which is given by our Alma Mater. And now I cannot close without a word of farewell to our Seniors. There is a rather complex feeling of joy and sorrow in having you leave. XVe wish you an abundance of success and good fortune in whatever you may undertake. All of these branches or groups in our Alma Mater which I have mentioned to you constitute the links of an endless chain, from which not one can be detached without destroying the strength of the whole, and as we Juniors have been privileged to be a link in this chain, the memory of our life here will always remain as very dear to us. HELEN E. RANNEY, '35 34 ADDRESS TO UNDERGRADUATES Future Juniors and Sophomores: For two years, we, the class of 1935, have stood as a guiding star for you, steering your course through unchartered waters. At last we breathe a wellfearned sigh of satisfaction for we have accomplished a great task that has involved many undertakings. Now the time hai COITIC to waive our rights in your favor. Although sympathizing with you in your uneasiness and fear in assuming our duties, we feel nothing for you but sympathy. May you have gleaned enough in your Contact with us to aid you in your future responsibility-that of directing the undergraduates in our illustrious footsteps. Three years ago, we came to these portals with almost empty hands. Look at what we have achieved, and the heights we have attained. Do not be discouraged at the Herculean task before you. I am the bearer of good news. A number of our esteemed and brilliant class will return for a fourth year to help you in your difficulties and, incidentally, to get degrees. Perhaps at this time it will be well to give you a little encouragement and tell you how to reach the pinnacle on which we stand today. To you I give eight keys which have unlocked for us the door of success. 1. Do your duty faithfully as we have done ours. 2. Work together for the good of the college, your class, and yourselves. 3. Learn to appreciate and have faith in one another. 4. Attend all lectures and assemblies. 5. Don't cut classes. It doesn't pay. 6. Save some of your energy for the study of that especially valued possession, American History, by Paxson. You'll need it! 7. Have a store of art gum, or, to your inexperienced ears, soap erasers for use on your registers. You'll need it to scrub often and scrub hard. 8. Practice the psychology you learn with Miss jenkins. lf you up and meet a bruiser, simply laugh and think how trivial it will appear ten years from then. We have been generous in presenting you with our keys. Do not let them rust: use them. Putting aside the facetiousness which serves as a cloak for our deeper feelings, I wish to tell you how sorry we are that the time has come to say farewell. The time we have spent with you has been among the happiest of our lives. As the years roll by it will be impossible to bring back these days, but as we journey along, we will always carry with us the many happy memories of the friends with whom we trod these halls. Let us never forget the lessons The years this school have taught: All that is at all lasts ever, past recall: Earth changes, but thy soul and God stand sure: What entered into thee, that was, is, and shall be: Time's wheel runs back or stops: potter and clay endure. He fixed thee 'mid this dance of plastic circumstance, This Present, thou, forsooth, wouldst fain arrest Machinery just meant to give the soul its bent, Try thee and turn thee forth, sufficiently impressed. MARGARET HENDERSON, '35. RESPONSE TO THE IUNICDRS With the passing of another year we are assembled here to bid farewell to you, our friends and bigfsisters. A turnstile in the path of life, the parting of the ways has been reached. This hour might be hlled with sadness and sorrow, but one thought should be uppermost in our minds offsetting this present feeling of sadness. We cannot believe this physical separation to be the termination of the happy and beautiful friendships which we have formed during these past three years. 'Tis hard to part when friends are dear. But we have learned here that nothing is gained by sitting still. If we would conquer, we must go forward. For the underclassmen, I accept the eight keys which you have so carefully chosen for us, knowing that they are a symbol of your success and achievements. I notice the keys marked cutting classes, and saving energy are covered with rust. It is not due to negligence we know, but because the doors which they unlock were never closed to 35 rm., , N.,-,,,,. V sr- wx , ...JF--.hp you, so you had no use for these keys. We understand the keys marked soap erasers and psychology to be so bright and shiny because of their constant use. However, we shall guard these keys and hope that they will unlock the doors of difficulty for us as easily as they did for you. If hearts beat a little more quickly here today, it is due undoubtedly to the sudden realization of what this occasion really means, possibly a realization of the privileges and opportunity that have been ours to know you-to work and play with you, and now to witness your victory in having reached the goal for which you have striven so long and so well. So it is with these high principles ever before us that we bid farewell to you who, by the example of your lives, have blazed a trail which we may follow. Donori-IEA HOFFMANN, '36, NORTH ADAMS TRADITICDNS AND IDEALS This statement of North Adams Traditions and Ideals was prepared by the following committee: Helen Crofts, Elizabeth Enright, Virginia Fish, Margaret Hart, and Mildred Scholz. PAST Good friend, in the path I have come this day, There followeth after me, they say, A youth whose feet must pass this way. This stream, which hath no fears for me, To that fair boy may a pitfall be: He, too, must cross in the twilight dimg I am building this bridge, my friend, for him. tt A little less than a half century ago a group of farfsighted men worked together to make possible the erection of a place of learning in a remote and littlefknown corner of western Massachusetts. Thus, a teacherftraining institution was visioned and Inade a reality-nestled among, and becoming a part of the beautiful Berkshire Hills. Less than half a hundred young women from the surrounding country were graduated in that Hrst class of 1899, and were entered into active service. Gradually the area from which prospective teachers came grew larger and larger until this institution was training girls from states to the north and south, and from the great Atlantic Ocean to the mountains. The alumnae, also, have grown from that pioneer class of less than half a hundred to Inore than eighteen hundred loyal and true upholders of the profession. As the territory from which she receives has grown, so has the area to which she gives. She has sought and maintained lofty ideals and has radiated them in everfwidening circles of fruitful influence. She has spread her traditions and service within our own state and beyond, over the rolling mountains to other states and to other lands, to California, to Mexico, to England, to far away Hawaii, to the Philippines, and to China. Little we know of the true extent of her service, little we know how much she has affected the lives of children: little we know of the importance and far-reaching results of the work done by this, our Alma Mater. To those whose ideals and inspirations have made for us a firm foundation, and have planned for us a high and worthy goal, we give our thanks. Although you are the present, you are, also, to us, the past. Your work has strengthened this school, you have blazed new trails, you have opened the eyes of the world to us, you have made service your keynote, and service is the greatest aspiration of any endeavor. The past offers a glorious challenge, and to it we reply, We accept this challenge. The past answers- Carry on! Carry on! Fight the good fight and true: Believe in your mission, greet life with a cheer: There's big work to do, and that's why you are here. Carry on! Carry on! Let the world be the better for you. VIRGINIA FISH, '35, 36 lr' i 1. 'xl ' ,,-l ri' rln PRESENT With the gifts of the past we mold the world of the present and future. i'Our todays and yesterdays Are the blocks with which we build. Our founders imbued the very foundations with the best, and we are continuing with their standards to givc the very best to our corner of the world. Our learning and living situations here afford an opportunity for the building of a well integrated personality in each student. When graduates from those early classes return to their Alma Mater, they begin to realize how little they knew what vast influence they were to exert, how little they realized what parts they were to play in the lives of the future. To them the college looks much the same. These are the same heavens that hung over their heads: these are the same beautiful, rolling hills: these are the same attractive buildings they knew so well: and the aims and ideals of today are still as high. Yet, there is a change, This is a college, now. A college preparing us for a changing world. A new world that is so rapid and radical that we catch only a glimpse of it as it rushes past us. To meet this present crisis has brought about that change. Though we have had the high aims and grand traditions of our founders for a basic standard from which to develop, the altered conditions of life today have necessitated a growth of ideas and methods. We have had to lengthen our practice period in order to train girls to become more versatile and adaptable, to teach them to know the right, to judge, to compare, and to choose their own solutions. Why all this complicated education? Because the teacher of today must be able to interpret to her pupils this conflicting world. Correct attitudes and knowledge and courses of action must be made known to these children, The teacher's mental, moral, emotional, and spiritual makefup must be such that she is adequate and capable of guiding the lives of the future citizens of our country. Our predecessors had the task of founding: we have the task of maintaining and develop' ing an institution in body, in standards, and in spirit. Like Lincoln, we might say: It is for us the living to be dedicated to the unfinished work which they have thus far so nobly advanced. We are in command. The world waits for us to undertake this great task. To each is given a bag of tools, A shapeless mass, and a set of rules, And each must make, ere life is flown A stumbling block, or a stepping stone. And we as builders of today list' to the poet's word of inspiration: Build today, then, strong and sure With a firm and ample base: And ascending and secure Shall tomorrow find its place. Let us do our work as well Both the unseen and the seen: Make the house, where Gods may dwell Beautiful, entire and clean. HELEN Caoifrs, '3S'. FUTURE To everyone there openeth A high way and a low And everyone must choose the way In which his soul shall go. To us is given the great duty of creation and preservation. In the future our business will be to make our profession one of service and improvement according to the dictates of a changing society. It is for us to use our resources and our powers to the utmost. It is for us to Be strong! Vie are not here to play, to dream, to drift: We have hard work to do, and loads to lift, Shun not the struggle,-face it: 'Tis God's gift. 37 3 ,,- .-H a fv.- , ,gh .,, ' .-ayf. ,S-Y-, ,V -. Y .JSM Ti-'A A mu -1 .Q It is for us to accomplish the high aims for developing the future of our college, and we must accept with conviction a guiding set of principles by which to measure our deeds: May we develop an intelligent loyalty, a spirit of unity and harmonyg may we make our results unified and strong: may we extend our ideals over the whole vast Held in which we are called to work, let our object be our Country, our whole Country, and nothing but the good of our Country and its citizcnsf' may we make our Alma Mater a vast and splendid monument of wisdom, of peace, of liberty, of security. the neverfchanging essence of Never to bring disgrace Always to fight for the many: always to revere and in others. Always to transmit this And may we engrave upon our hearts and exemplify in our lives the ancient Athenian Oath: to this, our Alma Mater, by any act of dishonesty or cowardice. ideals and sacred things of our Alma Mater, both alone and with obey her and do our best to incite a like respect and reverence college not only not less, but greater than it was transmitted to us. ELIZABETH ENRIGHT, '3 5'. CLASS SONG Two numerals like the ivy Entwine our hearts for aye. They stand for joyous memories Of gladsome college days. Two numerals that mean to us Friendship, hope, and fame. Oh, may they ever glean for us The truest, finest name. 193 S, we sing to you And to our college fair, To friends and to our teachers too, We thank them for their care. Here among these noble hills, Schoolmates, keep alive The ideals we have cherished, The Class of ThirtyfFive. Music by MILDRED SCHOLZ, '3S. Words by MARGARET MCGREGORY, '35, IVY PCEM Ivysthou who hast climbed on and ever upward To reach heights and attain glory- Didst first establish firmly and securely Thy roots in earth, both nourishing and splendid, So, Ivy, we-who wish to climb on and ever upward To reach heights and attain glory- Have too, in these three years, fixed firmly and securely Our roots in this profession of guiding others, Even as thou hast inspired us. CHARLOTTE MCDONNELL, '35, 38 IVY ADDRESS When one considers our Alma Mater with her traditions. some of which we follow today, and her ideals, which we are forever seeking, we know that she marks today the greatest event in our lives, because at present, we stand together. Next year some of our class will return to study here at our college, while others of us will enter the profession for which we have been so ably prepared. So, this afternoon, as we plant the Ivy and leave it as a symbol of our love, faithfulness, and honor to our Alma Mater. it sends forth to us the challenge: Strive to gain the ideals of your profession! We have not wings, we cannot soar: But we have feet to scale and climb By slow degrees, by more and more, The cloudy summits of our time. We give to the Faculty our sincere thanks for guiding us for three years in our chosen vocation. To the Seniors we extend our heartiest wishes. May they go forth meeting success in every undertaking, as they climb ever upward in their work. To the Sophomores and Freshmen, we give the torch to bear. May they ever hold it high, as an emblem of our college, her traditions and ideals which we have tried earnestly to keep. And now to the Ivy, may it whisper to these walls, which have heard so many secrets, -our messages of love and faithfulness to our college, May this Ivy act as a star influencing our destiny which we hope shall include all the happiness in life. Let us, Juniors, once more gaze over our college campus, our home for three golden years. Let us never forget that here we made new friends and enjoyed many pleasant times, and espe' cially that here is the Ivy, the emblem of our future. May this vine send forth to us renewed courage and faith-no matter how far we may have wandered from our Alma Mater. Up with our banner bright, Sprinkled with starry light, Spread its fair emblems from mountain to shore, While through the sounding sky Loud rings the victory cry, 'Honor and Truth! One evermore'! Q MARY ANN Ftmimc. 35. CLASS WILL We, the class of '35, the frontier class of this new era in education, and subjects of the N.R.A., do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament, and do by this document bequeath the following to our successors, to have and to hold, or to transfer to other classes: Helen Klein leaves her contagious giggle to Magdalene Eichert, so that the morning hymns next year may be brightened up. Velma O'Connell solemnly bequeaths her optimistic attitude toward life to the Junior who finds history the hardest next year. Dot Sanderson leaves her balanced budget to Kit McGee as Kit's friends may be hit harder than ever by the depression next year, causing Kit to End herself in financial difficulties. Virginia Fish generously presents her ruggedness to Rowena Pittsinger to help her sustain the pains and tribulations of being a Sophomore. Betty Bond bestows upon Elizabeth Crandall her snappy comebacks, so that Elizabeth may make some showing during breakfast chatter. After due thought and deliberation, Dot Russell wills Room 22 to the person who will love and cherish it as Dot did for over two and a half years. Polly Ranney leaves her fluteflike voice to Phyllis Morrison so that in the future Phyl may make herself heard. Mickie McDonnell after due consideration presents to the Junior with the most leisure time, her seat in Rosa's Restaurant. 39 w'xf ' .- 44.2, 'Jaya' dk A-nb Helen Bartley finally gives away the secret of her smallness fa pail of vanishing creamj to Corkie Corrigan, in order to preserve the little women of S. T. C. Our class musician, Millie Scholz, bequeaths to a certain freshman, Anna Berte, her musical ability so that in the future Taconic Hall may resound with harmony. Bessie Less leaves to Mary Walsh the secret of getting her work done with the least apparent effort. We hope Mary will appreciate this gift. Elizabeth Enright wills her ability to change a tire, to Muriel Sherman. Elizabeth boasts that it takes just a minute and a half. Mary Busti leaves to any commuter the privilege of missing the bus as many times as she has succeeded in doing. Since Doris Perkins wills her quiet ways to Doris Bordeau, next year's house president should be able to sit back and take things easy. Linda Hazelton and Olive Roberson bequeath their motto, What God has joined together let no man put asunderf' to Margaret Stevenson and Fran Singleton. After a great deal of discussion, Mrs. White has iinally consented to leave her blue coat to whoever took it. Margaret Hart bestows a box of stale candy to Aldina Zorzin so that next September Aldina may start with a thriving business. Margaret Henderson bequeaths her dramatic ability to some deserving Junior so that next year's class play will not be too much of a disappointment to the public. Mary Ann Fleming leaves the secret of her school girl complexion to Tiny Shea. Blushes included, Tiny. Margaret Grosz hates to part with it, but she did finally consent to leave her loquaciousness to Helen Hodgkins. We see Miss Donelson will still earn her salary. Helen Crofts generously bestows a safe to the person occupying her position next year. We hope that this will lighten that Iunior's duties. Elsie Lovett wills her Chevy to Ida Maino so that the girls from Williamstown may con' tinue to commute in style. Lucy Ostrowski presents a pair of stilts to Marion Wood so that she may attain the height that Lucy did. Vera Ziemba transmits her permanent to Ruth Pittsinger. The State's electric bill should be considerably smaller. Peg McGregory leaves her red hair and accessories to Winnie Longstreet. May she use them to good advantage. Josephine Ryan wills her extra long eyelashes to Doris Chonard so that they may be used as an automatic windfshield wiper for her glasses. To Mr. Holmes we transmit a set of tuned heel plates with tones Htting his various moods. To Miss Barr we leave a bus to make that Hlongftalked-of trip to her rural schools. To Miss Pearson we beoueath a pair of rosefcolored classes to improve the effects of the drawings produced by her understudies. On Miss Owens we bestow a pair of roller skates to be used in icy weather when her car is unavailable. To Miss Bishop we leave a fountain for her kindergarten. This should make it a modern and upfto-date one. To Miss Baright we bequeath a window ventilator to protect her cherished ferns on breezy days. To Miss Donelson we will a secretary to check up and catch up on dues. To Miss jenkins we present a toboggan in hopes that she may find this easier than skiing to school on blizzardy days. To Mrs. Van Etten we leave an automatic quieter that may be used on suitable and just occasions only. To Mr. Cummings we bequeath a carload of lumber to take the place of that which we so wastefully used during woodwork classes. To Miss Weston we will a donkcv and gofcart so that the athletic supplies may be carried down to the baseball diamond without overfexerting the girls. To Mr. Eldridge we leave a large entering Freshman class. May they carry on as well as we have done. To Mr. Overton we bequeath a large dictionary to help him translate our exam papers. It seems that he thought we coined new words. 40 To Mr. Venable we will a large thank you for carrying us on through thick and thin, and hope that he will again get a class as good as ours to advise. In witness whereof, we, the said class of 1935, have to this, our last will and testament subscribed our names and affixed our seal this fifteenth day of june, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirtyffour. Signed: THE IUNIORS-per HELEN BOYLE, '35. Signed, sealed and declared by the said class of 1935 to be its last will and testament in presence of us who at their request and their presence have subscribed our names as witnesses hereto. O. O. MCINTYRE, WILL ROGERS, WALTER WINCHELL. Class Prophecy Extracts Prom Who's Who In America Volume 19 1946 - 1947 Miss Bartley travelled with Ringling Brothers' circus for ten years. Miss Bartley is famous for her bareback riding. Boyle, Helen: Pioneer One of the hrst four women to settle in Little America. While there, Miss Boyle caught and trained seals to be sold as pets in United States. Busti, Mary: First Woman Governor of Philippines Miss Busti, called Miss Efficiency by the Filipinos, held this oflice for six years after which she retired to marry a charming native bushman. Crofts, Helen: Capitalist Miss Crofts accredits her clever manipulation of cash to her experience gained in Teachers College, where she was ' Keeper of the Shekels. Enright, Elizabeth: Matron of an Insane Asylum Miss Enright is well-known in psychological groups for her complete understanding of and sympathy for idiots. Fish, Virginia: Editor and Publisher of The Christian Hill Scandal Sheet Miss Fish's seven subscribers appreciate the time and energy spent in publishing this sheet. The publisher's aim is to save wear and tear on the local telephones by bringing newsy tidbits to the farmers' doorsteps. Fleming, Mary Ann: Beauty Specialist Miss Fleming is best known for her vanishing cream which is guaranteed to remove all blushing. This works not only on the face, but on the neck also. Grosz, Margaret: Saleswoman Miss Grosz for many years has been one of America's greatest sellers. She has talked so many people into purchasing articles not wanted that the government deemed it neces' sary to make a special code for her, known as the Grosz Resistance Code. Hart, Margaret: Candy Manufacturer Candy and chewing gum have brought a small fortune to Miss Hart. This woman has invented a process whereby age improves the sweets. Billboards advertise, The staler the better. Make the family happy: take home a box of Hart's hard tack. Hazelton, Linda: Missionary Miss Hazeltori is doing a wonderful piece of work in Central Africa. Practically all the natives in this section of the country are converted, and over half the population is attending the Congregational Church. It is rumored that Miss Hazelton intends to carry on the same good work in Wakefield at a later date. Henderson, Margaret: Theatrical Manager Miss Henderson is not only clever on the stage but offfstage: we who have seen her backfstage, know. It is her sound judgment and proficient management which have made the Twitchit Playhouse so popular. Bartley, Helen: Entertainer 41 Klein, Helen: Reforrner Miss Klein's philosophy is that the best reforming is done by setting a good example. That is why she never goes near the people she is trying to reform. All this is done by correspondence. Miss Klein's greatest service to mankind was the reformation of John Dillinger. Less, Bessie: Lecturer Miss Less lectures on all subjects and to all types of audiences at any time. Her favorite topic is Rosebuds. Her inspiring talks on this subject have held listeners spell' bound for hours. Lovett, Elsie: Taxidermist Wlien Mrs. Lovett is not busy with her household tasks she is stufhng animals and preserving insects. In 1945, Mrs. Lovett presented the Smithsonian Institute with a stuffed snail found in the wilds of the Berkshires. McDonnell, Mickie: Plumber's Assistant Miss McDonnell has been plumbing with her father ever since graduating from Teachers College. In 1942, Miss McDonnell went abroad to study the sewers of Paris. After returning she applied her knowledge to the sewers of Stockbridge. Today, a statue of this master plumber stands on the common in Stockbridge showing the gratitude and admiration of her many friends. McGregory, Mai'garet: Labor Leader Miss McCregory believes her success as a labor leader and riot organizer is due to the color of her hair. It fires her adherents on to victory. O'Connell, Velma: Advisor to the Lovelorn Every magazine has a page devoted to Miss O'Connell's advice to the lovefsick, who pour out their heart troubles to this sympathetic and understanding soul. She mothers millions. Ostrowski, Lucy: Educator and Author Miss Ostrowski is an authority on all educational problems and devices. Her two books are very popular with new teachers. The first, How Not To Teach, was published in 1939 and the second, ' Love Life of a Parameciumf' came out later. Perkins, Doris: Broadcaster Every child knows Miss Perkin's voice as it comes over the air every night at six o'clock in the Childrens Hour. That both adults and children enjoy this Hour may be seen by the fan mail Miss Perkins receives daily. Ranney, Helen: Seed Merchant Wlieii Miss Ranney is not teaching school she is raising seeds. She sends large quanti- ties to all parts of the world. Bird seed is her specialty. Roberson, Clive: Cattle Raiser Miss Roberson has been located in Montana for the past five years, where she has been raising thoroughbred short horn bulls. She is very prominent in cattle clubs and was Pres' ident of the National Cattle Raisers Association in 1944. Russell, Dorothy: Finger Print Expert The finger print business plays a large part in Miss Russell's life. She got her start in college where she located borrowers of her many cherished possessions by the finger print method. This woman is not at all popular in the underworld. Ryan, Josephine: Mechanic Owner of large Buick garage in Pittsneld. Miss Ryan got her early experience by re' pairing Buicks while commuting to school. This garage specializes in changing tires. Sanderson, Doris: Economist Miss Sanderson invented the nonffail balanced budget. It was this method which was used to balance the nation's budget in 1936. Scholz, Mildred: Floriculturist Miss Scholz is very successful in tulip growing. For many years tulip growers in the United States and Holland pondered on how she grew such beautiful flowers. The secret hnally leaked out-she played her violin to them. Vsfhite, Adclita: Dancer Created the famous Rumba Stumpa step popular in 1940. This step was very clever but so difficult that no one was ever known to dance it but Mrs. White. Ziemba, Vera: Farm Manager Miss Ziemba may be seen during any time of the day out overseeing her hired help. Having lived on the farm most of her life she is familiar with farm life and problems. She makes ha while the sun shines. , Y LILLA BoND, 351 42 UNDERCLASSMEN . 5 --A 'W ,. -., .-,.,,,,, A ff: ,Lille-f ha - CLASS OF 1936 THoUGHTs DURING ASSEMBLY A Reverie About Sophornores I like to sit up here on the platform and watch the girls. I wonder what they're all thinking about? Look at the sophomores down there, every cne of them, crowding into the back seats. It's a nice class, this class of '36. I hope we have caps and gowns when we graduate. What's Sooky McGee laughing about? Nice smile she has. The Pepsodent people will pay money for anything as lovely as that. She must be laughing at Betty Crandall. Cute the way 'Lizabeth can imitate Zasu Pitts, really very clever. We ought to have an amateur night with Ida Maino and Dot Hoffmann along to harmonize for us, their singing is pretty good. I love to listen to them especially just before Class Management when they wax particularly melodious. Speaking of Class Management, the saddest story of the year is a tale of Muriel Cingras and Marion Raedel along with Margaret Miles and Mary Walsh without the e. It seems that they rose early one morning and spent hours and hours measuring the training school playground and hours more arguing, then they came to school to find that Mr. Holmes wasn't even there! Tragic, I call it! Margaret Stevenson's pet hobby is the woodwork class. How that girl can wield a jig saw! It astounds me! But what amazed me more-in fact what absolutely dumfounded me was Dot Daniels' marriage to James Whitehead. Mrs. James White' head! How impressive that sounds! Her friend Marion Wood, the Damon of the company Damon and Pythiasn, is a sweet young thingHPalmolive ad if-you get the point. Another baby face is Ruthie Pittsinger who along with Dot Lee broke all their previous records and appeared at the Sophomore Hop. Ruth is a regular attendant now, we hope to break Dot in a little later. Lena Eichert must be Job's cousin. I'm sure she must be or else she never would have the patience to sit through that hour of Chorus period every week, and hear us try to sing. It must be painful- come to think of it, it must be terrible! The tones we manage to bring forth are really new advances in musical history. To see Helen Dargie sitting down there looking dignified you'd never think that she could be all over a basketball floor at once. Helen Hodgkins and Fran Singleton know their way around the court, too. Nice to be athletic! I wonder what Ella Mae Karrey is giggling about? The candy she brought back from the New York Conference was pretty good. At least that's what I've been told. Winnie Longstreet and Ev Smith are sitting together-that's an example of opposites. Winnie is so blonde and EVM so dark, Winnie all temperament and Ev all executive. Queer how different two people can be! There's Dot Edson dreaming again! I'll never forget the day she sat for fifteen minutes after Mr. Venable had called on her, staring blankly into space with her hand up waiting to recite. Mmmmmmnn-I wonder if they can guess what I'm thinking about-Heavens! it's my turn to speak! Attention! We who are about to die, salute you-! ELEANOR CORRIGAN, '36. A Voice From The Masses, alias The Whisper Cff Stagea I wonder whether or not Corky's nervous-? I'll bet she's been rehearsing all during the period. Those sweet, low alto tones! Aren't we thankful though for Corky's contributions in lit class! For such a little girl she certainly can express l V. herself' Dor HOFFM.-XNN, 96. 45 r ..A ., li .,-, CLASS QF 1937 FRESHMEN It was while travelling through southern France, near the rugged Apennines, many, many years ago, that I experienced this singular and memorable adventure. Though my hair has turned to white and my hand has been less steady of late, each detail of the happenings of that lazy afternoon in late summer is sharply etched in my memory. I remember with an astounding distinctness that I had become weary of the monotony of the complete solitude and rest the little village afforded, that I had collected the necessary energy to raise myself from the soft verdure that was my couch and had gone in quest of company. Surely, in the village center there would he a crowd of rosyfcheeked peasant children in the picturesque dress that I still stared at in wonder. But as I watched these curious youngsters an unusual thing happened. Instead of a group of strange peasant girls, I noticed something familiar in each countenance. At Hrst it was quite dim, then-yes-that Hack curlyfhaired girl ise-must he-Catherine Shea, for who could forget those dark, curly locks that called forth so much admiration? In contrast to this I noticed a fairfhaired child with skin as soft as velvet. Immediately I knew it was Marion Kingsley. Seated with Marion was a rosyfcheeked girl whom they called Jeanne, hut I knew her to he Phyllis Ivlorrisen. As I sat quietly trying to fathom this miracle, my attention was turned to another group hy the unrestrained giggle of Lucille Pike as she confided some secret to Winifred Smith, whom I recognized hy her perpetual grin. In this same group there was a hashful, lightfhaired girl, and after some thought, I distinguished this peasant child as Muriel Sherman. She was accompanied by Ruth Pomeroy, another quiet youngster. In contrast to these two was a tall, noisy individual-Anna Berte-who looked rather peculiar as she danced around with little Helen Stokey. The listlessness that had formerly taken possession of me was now completely gone. I was aware of a curious feeling of adventure and alertness that I should have thought preposterous five minutes hefore. I will confess that l was really pleased that I should meet my former classmates in such a charming way. After concluding that these peasant children really were my friends, I hegan to look ahout for the rest of my college chums. I did not need to look far nor long, for just at that moment Helen Strehle and Doris Bourdeau came romping down the street. After some persuasion Rowena Pittsinger and Aldina Zorzin, two diifident children, joined the two rollicking youngsters and scampered off with them. Then I noticed Doris Chonard and Alma Benedetti practicing a strange sort of hall throw. But even after I saw this I could not find Ella Thatcher until I heard Ruth Card call, Here she comes now! Shes hrought her saxophone! And sure enough, Ella was joining the crowd and was folf lowed by her friend Evelyn Lucy. Upon further investigation I learned that my friends had gathered for the pure pose of renewing their acquaintances. So I joined in the fun and made the most of the opportunity that this reunion afforded me. I remember little more of the day's happenings save that I left the village center amid the ghosts of past years. Until now I have never told of my experiences. All through the years I have kept close guard on the secret of the result of my craving for adventure. At times, this same craving makes me long to return to that little village and to refenter the center of secrets and see if the skeleton of memory still keeps vigil over the images of the past, and yet-this arm chair is very eomfortahle. Rim MEAD, '37. 47 'X zu- v. UNDERCLASSMEN SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN EIGHUOI' Corrigan Alma Benedetti Adams, Mass- North Adams, Mass. Elizabeth Crandall A B Pittsfield, Mass. nniytelgeld M Dorothy Daniels Whitehead U 1 ts e ' ass' North Adams, Mass. D0r1S Bordeau Helen Dargie Ashfield, Mass. Dorothy Edson North Adams, Mass Magdalene Eichert North Adams, Mass. Muriel Gingras Blackinton, Mass. Helen Hodgkins Lee, Mass. Dorothea Hoffmann Adams, Mass. Ella M. Karrey North Adams, Mass. Dorothy Lee Hadley, Mass. Violet Longstreet Creenield, Mass. Ida Maino Williamstown, Mass. Kathryn McGee Marlborough, Mass. Margaret Miles Vkfoburn, Mass. Ruth Pittsinger Chesterfield, Mass. Marion Raedel Turners Falls, Mass. Ruth Alice Card Pittsfield, Mass. Elizabeth Chonard North Adams, Mass. Marion Kingsley Hoosac Tunnel, Mass Evelyn Lucy North Adams, Mass. Rita Mead Pittsfield, Mass. Phyllis Morrison Pittsield, Mass. Lucille Pike North Adams, Mass. Rowena Pittsinger Williamsburg, Mass. Ruth Pomeroy Chesterfield, Mass. Catherine Shea North Adams, Mass, Muriel Sherman Pittsfield, Mass. North Adams, Mass. Winiffed Smith Frances Singleton Leeds, Mass. Evelyn Smith Dalton, Mass. Margaret Stevenson North Adams, Mass. Mary Walsh North Adams, Mass Marion VV' ood North Adams, Mass. Pittsfield, Mass. Helen Stokey Adams, Mass. Helen Strehle Turners Falls, Mass. Ella Thatcher North Adams, Mass. Aldina Zorzin Lee, Mass. I . I ' I ACTIVITIES STUDENT COUNCIL President .. .. i . - V ELIZABETH Rucc. Secretary-Treasurer ,,,, ,,,,ww F LORENCE SWARTZER One of the first duties of the Student Council this year was the Freshman-Sophomore Sister assignment which was taken care of by a member of the Sophomore class. With the help of the Council a few changes have been made concerning Student Dues. Now every member of S. T. C. who has paid her dues in full is entitled to a yearbook and to two tickets to the Seniorflunior play. When the Roister Doister Society from Massachusetts State College presented, There's Always Juliet, it was the student government organization which sponsored the affair. It was judged by all to be a Hnancial success as well as a social one. Delegates to the New York Conference this Spring, came home with a great deal of enthusi- asm and inspiration to carry out many ideas found at the convention. The meeting this year was one of the most profitable at which the Council has been represented. Elizabeth Rugg. President of the Council, deserves much credit for its fine work and for the splendid relationship which exists between that body and the college. 50 I THE TACONIAN STAFF The Editorial Staff presents this yearbook to you with the hope that it may be a worthy rep resentative of this Teachers College. We hope that with you it may find a kindly welcome. The Staff wishes to express its appreciation to President Eldridge, Miss Baright, Miss Pearson Mr. Venable, and all others who have helped in the publication Of this book. THE EDITOR. TACONIAN STAFF Editorfin'Chief VIRGINIA FIsI-I Wfitefup Editors MARY BUSTI HELEN BARTLEY MARGARET HART ELIZABETH ENRIGHT CHARLOTTE MCDONNELL Faculty Editor MARGARET HENDERSON Business Managers HELEN CROFTS MARY FLEMINC HELEN BOYLE Advertising Managers DORIS SANDERSON HELEN KLEIN Histovian Art Editor joke Editors LINDA HAZELTON MARGARET GROSZ BETTY BOND MARGARET MCGREQIORY 51 THE BEACON STAFF Managing Editor MILDRED SCHOLZ, '35 Assistant Editors RUTH GLEASON, '34 HELEN CROETS, '35 ALICE BRADFORD, '34 KATHERINE MCGEE. '36 ELLA THATCHER '37 Senior Reporter ,,,,, , ,, ,,,,, ,,3,, O LIVE WRIGHT junior Reporter MARGARET HENDERSON Sophomore Reporter ELEANOR CORRIGAN, Freshman Reporter ,, ,,,. RUTH CARD Glee Club Reporter 3,3, I ,, DOROTHY RUSSELL Dramatic Club Reporter ,,,,, , ,,,, GINA TAVELLI W. A, A, Reporter ,333 3, SALLY FLEMING, Student Council Reporter to , FLORENCE SXVARTZER Special Correspondence , , ,, ,, THELMA CARY Business Manager I, , ,,,, ,, ,,,,,, ,,,,,,, ,,,,, , , , EVELYN SMITH Assistant Business Managers RITA MEAD, '37 ELIZABETH HEWITT, '34 Advertising Assistants HELEN NEWELL, '34 MARION WOOIu, '36 WINIFRED SMITH, '37 HELEN KLEIN, '34 Advisory Board Miss BARIOHT MR. ELDRIDGE 52 STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE AT NORTH ADAMS VOLUME I NORTH ADAMS, MASS., MONDAY, JUNE 11, 193-L NO. 7 The History of The Beacon During the past few years journalistic pub- lications have become more prominent and the trend has been to- 'ward school and college newspapers. C o n s e - quently, in October, 1933, the Axis was laid aside and a news- paper, THE BEACON, wasbrought into being. The honor of naming the paper belongs to Miss Mary Flannery of thc Senior class who received the in- -spiration for hcr choice from the Beacon Mon- ument on 'Greylock Mountain. The beacon is truly an appropriate :symbol of the ideals and aims of our paper. The first edition of THEBEACON was issued before the Thanksgiv- ing recess and proved to be as fine and en- joyable as our highest snticipations. S i n c c that ttime five more editions have appeared, each upholding the standards of the one before it and contrib- utingsomethingunique of its own. Mildred Scholz, to whom the paper owes 'so much of its success, deserves great credit and praise for her fine ability and diligent work as the first editor -of THE BEACON. The advisers, Presi- dent Eldridge and Miss Mary Louise Baright, -should also be credited for their splendid as- -sistance and support. The College is well pleased with this new project. It extends wishes that THE BEA- CON will continue to -make fine and inspir- ing history. HELEN Caorrs, '35. l l l The Future of The Beacon THE BEACON is now seven issues old. Seven issues of hard work on the part of the staff, and seven issues of loyal support on the part of the school. In September, news- paper work was IIQNV to all of us. There might have been doubt as to the results of so little known a venture. Now, we realize such doubt would have been groundless f o r t h e BEACON has proven it- self to be a fine and important part of our college life. That THE BEACON'S future will be a Suc- cessful one is not to be questioned since a firm foundation and high ideals have A done so much in starting it on the right road. Next year should be apromisingone. Faith, experience, knowledge, and loyal support will make our paper all that we want it to be. HELEN CR-OFTS, '35. ...Ol SCHOOL SPIRIT STRONG Interest Shown in The Beacon What is school spirit? How can we identify it? School spirit has been shown in many ways during this past year. In every organ- ization, in every spe- cial college activity it has prevailed. But in almost no other in- stance has it been more apparent than in con- nection with the pub- lishing of our College newspaper. l l Among the many students who have helped, both those on the staff and those off, are the ones who have done the typewriting. Through the year the following girls have been depended upon as typists and much credit is due them for their time and effort: Ruth Gleason YVenonah Longstreet Helen Strehle Helen Crofts Helen Newell Alice Bradford Thelma Cary Florence Swartzer Also special articles have been written for the various issues by students, not on the stan, who are too nu- merous to be men- tioned. We wish to express our apprecia- tion of their loyal in- terest. There are also those, who, with a most com- mendableattitude,have aided in the distribu- tion and selling of the paper. The staff is equally indebted to the faculty of our college. Their share in co-operating has been indispensable to our success. Pa- tience and willingness in being interviewed by reporters for news articles have been very marked and their kind words of encourage- ment have strengthen- ed us. Once again, we main- tain that the highest' degree of endeavor has prevailed and it is a wonderful thing fori an organization to have such splendid sup- port. LIILDRED SCHOLZ, '35. 53 Mr. Eldridge and Miss Baright Co- operatingAdvisers Mr. Eldridge and Miss Baright have been especially helpful to the new and inex- ' perienced BEACON stai which has felt that they have supported and co-operated with its every effort. XVhen we think of the amount of time given by Mr. Eldridge and Miss Baright in aiding us to get the last bit of news ing to keep the work up to a high standardg to se- lect the best material, we begin to realize exactly what our faith- ful advisers have meant to us. The splendid atti- tude which has always accompanied their ef- forts-the attitude of being so willing to assist and suggest- has given support be- yond measure to the 1934 staff of our Col- lege paper. May THE BEACON al- ways have such loyal friends throughout its existence. IMILDRED SCHoLz, '35, Moi Exchanges Boston University Massachusetts State College Emerson College Berkshire School Bridgewater State Teachers College New Paltz Normal School Indiana Normal School Adams High School Newburyport High l School Northampton High School l i l GLEE CLUB President I. I sssssss VIRGINIA FISH Vice-'President HELEN KLEIN Secretaryf'Treasurer I I. .. IDA MAINO Librarian I I ,.,. .I.II R UTH PITTSINGER The Glee Club has enjoyed a good year under the leadship of Miss Barr. We have contributed our bit in song on several occasions during the year, the most memorf able of which are: the installation exercises for President Eldridge, the School Committee Conference, and, of course, the Graduation Exercises. The Clee Club combined with the Chorus to furnish the impressive candle procession and carol singing at our Christ' mas Concert. Mr. Holmes and Magdalene Eichert have graciously helped by accompanying at the piano. 54 STRING EN SEMBLE Menibers of the String Ensemble have been particularly active this year. Our musicians are as follows: Miss BARR . Director Miss WESTQN . Violinisr MiLDRED SCHOLZ . . Violinist LINDA H.4.ZELTON .. . .. Violmist JUANIT.-x HAZELTON .. 'Cellist MAUDALENE EicHERT .. ,s.s Pianist Menibers of the Ensemble have had the position of ever ready helpers by offering their services at nearly every special occasion throughout the year. We have enjoyed their music at the installation, at the Christmas festivities, at the Dramatic Club Play, at Daddy Long Legs, and at the graduation exercises. Mr. Holmes has kindly assisted at the piano whenever called upon. The Ensemble has given delightful contributions to every program, and its services are greatly appref ciated. 55 DRAMATIC CLUB The Dramatic Club, under the leadership of Margaret Hart, enjoyed a very successful season. One of the outstanding events for the club was the public performance of a threefact comedy, Cinderella O'Reiily. The play was a success both financially and, because of Miss Baright's careful coaching, dramatically. The cast was: CHJDERELLA O'REILLY .V at L , MARGARET HENDERSON CHANG FU T ., . ., at . DoR1s CHONARD GRANNY BOHNE aaaaatt a,ta L at aaaaaa RUTH CARD JUDITH BOHNE ..raaaa.,.. ,,..a , . ELLA THATCHER FORREST ARNOLD aaaa.aa.aa,...aa., ..,. ,.,, T H ELMA CARY JIMSEY BRAYDEN aauaaaaa L . a..aaa. WINIFRED SMITH LORD CYRIL BALLANTRAE ,..aia, ,.,,..a E LIZABETH Ruco WILLARD WOOD a.aa,aaaaaaa aaaa L .,i,aata....a...aa..a., ,a,.. .a.aa....aa G I NA TAVELLI Another act of this organization, which we hope will be of great beneht to the college, was the donation of fifty dollars as the beginning of a fund for the erection of a permanent stage. The officers for the year were: President ,,,,,,, iiii ,a,a.. M A RGARET HART Vigefpresident i,,,,,e, ,,r.r,,, , ,LUCY OSTROXVSKI Secretary i,i,,,,,,,,,, .HELLA THATCHER 'Treasurer .....,.. DOROTHY RUSSELL ELLA THATCHER, '36, 56 THE SENIQR-JUNIGR PLAY Daddy Long Legs presented at College Hall was greeted as this year's greatest dramatic sensation at North Adams Teachers College. The characters were: JERVIS PENDLETON L , HELEN NAL'C3HTON JAMES MCBRIDE oo,l . ,. .ooo,o.o ELIZABETH Rucc CYRUS WYCKOFF ,,,, ,,,o,o E L1zAEETH HEXX'lTT ABNER PARSONS A , DOROTHY RLfssELL GRIGGS A ,,,e,,,,eo, , L oooo L HELEN BOYLE WALTERS . ,. , WSALLY FLEMING JUDY ABBOTT A ,, L oooo ,, MARGARET HENDERSON MISS PRITCHARD ,,.. . . ,MARGARET SEERY MRS. PENDLETON . . HELEN NEXX'ELL JULIA PENDLETON . THELMA CARY SALLY MCBRIDE oo,, o,,, , L, FLORENCE SwARTzER MRS. SEMPLE . L,,, Looo,,o,,,,o . . E ., . VELMA OJCONNELL MRS. LIPPETT ..,, . ,ooYLw,, ,oLLo,,,. LoLo,, , ELE, ,,LooooL.L,w,,.o o.,, , , , L ucv OsTRowsRI ORPHANS: Ruth Gleason, Margaret Hart, Helen Klein, Helen Bartley, Evelyn Shakar, Betty Eldridge, Janet Vcnable, Betty Gordon, A delightful story combined with diligent and skillful acting and coaching made success inevitable. The scenes held an appeal for young and old, and we watched with sympathy and understanding the little orphans under the domineering rule of Mrs. Lippettg the problems conf fronting the college girlsg Jervis' perturbance at Lock Willow Farm, and the final scene with Judy and Jervis finding matters arranging themselves to the satisfaction of everyone. Much hard work went into the preparation and presentation of the play, but everyone felt L b . . compensated y the results DOROTHY RUSSELL, 35. 57 THE W.A.A. President ....,.. AA , , B ETTY BOND VicefPresident ccccc HELEN KLEIN HeadfoffSports EEE,, EE.E . HELEN BOYLE S6CT6IdTy'TT6dSllT6T, .,,, ,LL,,,. G INA TAVELLI This year there have been numerous features added to our Social Calendar, many of which were sponsored by the W.A..'X. Among the most important events of the season were: The Athletic Conference of Massa' chusetts State Teachers Colleges, which was held at North Adams this year: the Sport Dance in February: the Annual Winter Carnival, which was such a successg Play Day in May, at which a large number of girls from nearby high schools enjoyably and beneficially participated: and many other worthwhile and entertaining activities. The College wishes to extend to Miss Beth Vvleston and to the Executive Board hearty thanks for the fine work which they have accomplished this year. HELEN KLEIN, '35, 58 - THE SPCDETS REVIEW The program of sports in the college has been much broader than in previous years since more students have participated in these events than ever before. The athletic schedule was under way soon after the opening days of the first semester, with hikes to Greylock and other local places of interest. Archery and soccer were met with approval by a small active group, while lawn bowling, a new sport, also, attracted some supporters. Basketball, which seems to rule all sports during the cold winter season, found all its old followers ready to take it up again, with a group of new enthusiasts added. The Senior team opened their series with defeats due, perhaps, to lack of practice, but they ended up with victories, much to the surprise of their opponents. From the spirited athletic class of juniors there came two fighting teams which won and lost like the good sports they are. Another class extremely interested in competition are the Sophomores who en' joyed as good a season as any of their opponents. While not always victorious, the Freshmen gained experience. They have several unusual players, so that next year with their added knowledge and Hne spirit they may become the champion team. A contest for Mohawk or Greylock supremacy brought the best players of all the classes together for a few exciting contests. As Winter passed and we waited for Spring, volleyball captured the school for some games. The juniors seemed to enjoy games with Marks boys, even if they weren't always the winners. - Horseshoes, tenikoit, baseball, and track events all came with the warm weather. Each had its loyal participants. As you look back on the year we hope each one of you can say you have enjoyed this fuller athletic program. We think and believe more participation in sports has led to greater enjoyment. SALLY FLEMING, 'S-1. 59 TODD LECTURE On March second, eighteen hundred forty-nine, Henry Todd, a merchant, died in New York City. Through the bequest of Mr. Todd a sum of money was set aside to be invested. The original amount was to be allowed to accumulate, and when sufficient funds were obtainable, a lectureship was to be established. Accordingly, in nineteen hundred and twentyfsix the annual Henry Todd Lectureship was established in the Massachusetts State Teachers Colleges and the Massachusetts School of Art. The Hrst lecture was given in 1926. Following are the ones which have been presented 1 Dr. Edward H. Griggs of Grotonfon'Hudson, New York, The Influence of the Parent and Teacher in Character Training and Development. Mrs. Dorothy Canfield Fisher of Arlington, Vermont, Creative Reading. Dr. Charles H. Judd, Professor of Education and Director of the School of Education, Uni' versity of Chicago, Social Inheritance. Dr. Harlow Shapley, Professor of Astronomy, Harvard University, and Director of the Harvard University Observatory, The Galaxy of Galaxies. Dr. Ellwood P. Cubberley, Professor of Education and Dean of the School of Education, Leland Stanford junior University, A Philosophy for the Educative Process. Lorado Taft, Artist and Lecturer, Chicago, My Dream Museum fillustratedj. Dr. Albert Bushnell Hart, Historian, United States George Washington Bicentennial Com' mission, George Washington, the Schoolmaster of the Nation. Dr. George E. Vincent, Former President, University of Minnesota, Lecturer in Scandinavian Universities, 1932, Children versus Grownfupsf' On the afternoon of Friday, April thirteenth, of this year, Miss Zona Gale pref sented the ninth Todd Lecture on the subject Some Tendencies in Modern Fiction. The authoress might have been writing a book for us as she stood before the large gathering of people, so charming, vivid, and interesting she was. By means of def scriptions, selections from some of her own productions, and stories from real life, she brought home her points. She said that literature to be true and great should take a middle ground between the sentimentalization characteristic of past literary periods and the understatements of the present one, that we must have three, and even four dimensional characters or people who really live, that to write and read truly, we must be able to understand the personalities of those about us, particularly those whom we are studying, and we must experience selffidentification with them. Miss Gale said that in judging the worthwhileness of a story she asks herself, Are these characters true to life, and do they really live and act naturally according to their environment and conditions? She concluded her talk by reading some of her own very fine short stories and sketches. Many felt that this lecture was one of the most interesting and worthwhile ever delivered at the college. It was not only entertaining and of educational value, but it brought to us a realization of, and a contact with, the unique and artistic personality of a literary artist. A greater understanding, sympathy, and enjoyment of Miss Gale's works have been the results of our contact with her. H HELEN CROFTS, 35. 60 ASSEMBLIES Assembly Chairman ,,..,, , ., ., MARY ANN FLEMING Senior Assistant ......... sA...AY,s,,,,A, G INA TAVELLI junior Assistant SSSSS.SSSsS SSSS . VIRGINIA FISH Sophomore Assistant ,,.,.s. ..s. . EVELYN SMITH Freshman Assistant .S.........ss.ss.............ss,s..s.,,s.,.ss. ,,s,s E LLA THATCHER As I look back on our assemblies this year I remember some very delightful times we have all enjoyed here at our college. One may classify our assemblies as student activities and as lectures given by our friends. Our student activities have maintained a high standard of excellence. One can easily realize how individual we are by attending these morning periods, for no two programs have any similarity in content. But now as I think over our lectures which were related to adventures, I recall Mrs. Cornelia Stratton Parker, who described to us her experiences while writing a book, Colonel Charles Wellington Furlong, who reported in a realistic manner on his journey through Patagoniag Professor Seaver Gilcreast of Williams College, who told of his trip abroad, Miss Nina Strandberg of Finland, who explained in a series of talks the Finland of tofdayg Dr. Florence P. Snell of Northampton, who told us about South African life. The type of lecture that one could term social gave us ideas in relation to indi- viduals. Rev. Hanford H. Closson analyzed in a concise manner ways of getting along with other people, while Dr. Samuel W. Hartwell gave us a psychiatrists view of how teachers should understand the whole child. The Common Ground Between Education and Social VVork by Miss Marenda Prentis gave us an insight into some of the problems of social betterment. A third type of lecture relates closely to our teaching profession. Dr. Carl L. 'Schrader, State Supervisor of Physical Education, emphasized in his speech the necesf sity of all teachers being qualified to teach physical educationg David Malcolm, Super' intendent of the Clarksburg schools, and Grover Bowman, Superintendent of North Adams schools, gave us detailed reports of the meeting of the Department of Super' intendents of the National Education Associationg Superintendent Miller of Lee pointed out the advantage of obtaining some rural training while attending a state teachers college, while Superintendent Irons of the Bennington Southwest School Dis' 'trict with Miss Fannie Percey, one of our graduates, outlined and demonstrated the Cordts' Reading Method. And now as I consider these many interesting lectures and student activities I know they have been of real value to us all. My sincere thanks go to my assembly com' mittees and the student associations who have cofoperated wholeheartedly in making these programs very successful. MARY ANN FLEMING, 'Si 61 i .4 it .-- A fm-- 13551-g,g,,. TACONIC HALL Taconic Hall, nestled in the green hills of the Taconic Range, seems akin to this region of natural beauty and is most appropriately named. It offers no note of discord as it takes its place against Nature's background or in the lives of the inhabitants of the' surrounding Taconic and Hoosac localities. Years have slipped by since the erection of our dormitory, years of happy days and ine times for one class after another. We of today, in our own way, live under the same roof and enjoy our short stay here. Dormitory life makes up a large and im' portant part of any college life, and is particularly rich in associations and experiences which will long be cherished. Mrs. Van Etten, our gracious matron, helps the girls establish a normal life of activity and an atmosphere of home for both work and play. Our officers of the House Council are as follows: House President .,.,.. ........ V ELMA QQCONNELL VicefP1esident ......... ........... H ELEN BOYLE Secretaryfreastwer .,.,........,....... ......,., ..... V I RGINIA FISH Other members of the House Council are: Helen Bartley, Linda Hazelton, Char' lotte McDonnell, Evelyn Smith, Helen Hodgkins, Elizabeth Crandall, and Kathryn, McGee. We have enjoyed a particularly active year. Perhaps the greatest accomplish' ment is the lunch scheme for day students. The plan has been a success in every way. The town girls have been made to feel welcome here and are urged to share with us- the opportunities offered. Our social calendar has been dotted with numerous events of note. At the' W.A.A. banquet all members of the school enjoyed the dinner and the entertainment which followed. Later in the year an informal dance was given by the W.A.A. and was an unquestionable success. In March we held a delightful informal dorm danceg we hope this may become an annual affair. Cn another occasion the dormitory girls took the part of hostesses and opened the halls to W.A.A. Conference delegates-a very memorable weekfend. For Hospitality Days we invited high school seniors to come to see the school and dorm in action. Frequent dinners, the Alumnae Bridge, and special occasions of all kinds keep everyone occupied. At Taconic Hall you will always find a home and a hearty welcome. We hope that another year we may have an increased membership of students in our dorm family. VIRGINIA FISH, '35, 62 SPECIAL FEATURES Y 3:51 - mf., A ' all 1' -2 an V fav I r Ji ws' ' 2 ' nfl a f Q f.f71i 2 a , , Q , ,1.'W,N,,,7 -. - A - 1,-f l ' u - , ' 1 . . , I f L l' Qty, , l ' - I N 'Cask -+121 1 - - ' ' . fl If ff f'-'- ll':fW . i - , ,' U I L, N Me. , Carnival ,, , .. ,.?':q5gp,f'1:f'1gjS , g,. . . . .' i 1 ,C Y . ,E .V - i fi :Zia 34115, ' L , ., - . K , , ,, . g.,,l,:! E qw: ap- - 1 . ,Q 0 -., , , ,. , M., , F, A ll , , ,.-- s. ..g 1 ff, ' . , ,. , ' ' f. X ggi , ' 1 5- 1 J' aw' t ff: U.. . 1i'.:,,. , 1 ' 5, ' ,uh . , - 1 W' 'A V l K Q I ,. I .0 ,- SE . ,.ff+ww'. l 1 , K, N :IS cs ,, I 'I ,,...-5 f V . - xc A fd.-.lazviyii 42-C-ffE5ff .:.'5S.6q7'3 f -Q5 L.. B, ,, ,tiny :J p ' j X f,f1g.,,,,., I i F-ss X S -K 9' P A Salim ' 1-2 , ,v - r. - ,ag , ' , is , , . . I1 ? ' i f I 4 Ns- - q55?'fL,gE'1 2'-fy-'HM' vsaiisizfii zz y, Q43-' 2 K-15 ff I .AI 1 Jun: 11- 2 4 ' , ill aI ff I , pg '.I 'T' 1? ws A ' , ' sf' 3, i. iwm.,5v-16,5333 ' x XA '3.f . , X. - I , Az, ' -, f ' ,lACouple o-P Wild!-GTS Y 5,55 f?.'fV,,g,l,ga-.:'5tz 8'2iR:ff: , SHADOWS Creeping softly across the face of the mountain, Moving slowly, with long and shifting fingers,- Shadows-that follow sudden gleams of light, Stretching outward their long thin hands, As if to sink them in the deep green mantle. Shadows, you are pools of darkness- Slowfmoving shapes which drift across our lives, And make them, like our lofty mountains, Stronger and more eloquent. LINDA HAZELTON, '35, 64 IMAGINE Mr. Eldridge without an announcement. Miss Pearson without her reverse curve. Miss jenkins without her rural outlook. Mr. Holmes walking quietly in the halls. Miss Owens without her lessons well prepared. Miss Barr singing a torch song. Mr. Venahle without a feltfneed. Miss Baright with a grouch. ' Miss Bishop without Froehel. Miss Westoii with scoliosis. Mr. Cummings teaching fencing. Mr. Overton without his what notsf' Miss Donelson not collecting lines on overdue hooks. Mrs. Van Etten riding down street on a kiddyfcar. KNOCKS FRQM THE IUNIOR FORD The The The The The The The The The The The The The Horse Power-Mr. Venahle, Tow Ropee-Polly Ranney. Headlights-Mary Ann Fleming and Helen Crofts. ExhaustMBessie Less. French Horn-Milly Scholz. Clutch Peg McGregory. RumhlefHelen Bartley. HeaterYfHelen Klein. Bumper'-Lucy Ostrowski. Streamlines -Mickie McDonnell. Backnre--Mrs. White. Starter-Margaret Hart. ChassiseHelen Boyle. The Crank and Crank Case- -Linda Haze Shock Ahsorherslwflargaret Grosz. Quick Pickfup--Elizaheth Enright. The Body Squeak-Elsie Lovett. Silent Second'-Dorothy Russell. Rear Housing-Mary Busti. Neutral-Doris Perkins. Reverse-Josephine Ryan. Low CeareeMargaret Henderson. The Down Payment--Doris Sanderson. The Broken Spring--Velma O'Connell. Free Wheeling-Vera Ziemba. The Nuts+Ginny Fish and Betty Bond. 65 lton and Olive Roberson Fig. 9' Q Y I J 'mm-,li-if' V- ' if Q, . .. -1 :gf ,' CRAZY Rl-IYMES A is for Ann-Mary Ann Fleming, you know They say in the kindergarten, a second Rousseau. B is H. Boyle and H. Bartley, One chooses the gym, the other a party. C is for Crofts from up on the hill, Seems though of study she'd soon get her fill. D is Dot, a balanced budget she rides, Neatness and order are her sacred prides. E is for Elsie, gone from ranks of the single, And Enright, The Perfect Chauffeur on her shingle F is for Fish, she'd hate to get hooked, But with that line of hers, her goose sure is cooked. G is for Grosz, our sleepyftime gal, Don't blame overwork, but a masculine pal. H is for Hart who drives a big car, With her cheerful nature she ought to go far. I is for your interest in this tale I tell, It'll probably be finished in a padded cell. is for Josephine with lashes so long, With a friend like her you'll never go wrong. J K is for Klein, the girl with the dates, Leave it to her, and she'll fix their fates. L is for Less who talks and still talks, And Linda whom, one says, has no faults. is for three: Mickie, Margaret, and Mary, They're headed for big things, they cannot tarry. M N is for Nutty Crest, our future home, When we have taught and our minds start to roam. O is for Ostrowski so tall and so fair, She's a born teacher, with that certain air. P is for Peg with thoughts in the South, And Perkins who seldom opens her mouth. is for queer which hits each and all, The girls who live in Taconic Hall. is for Ranney-may we shout it aloud,- Russell and Roberson too make us proud. S is for our musician named Scholz. It's her violin playing that raises our pulse. is for teachers we all love so dearly, They've tried their best to make us see clearly. is for Us, the Juniors yet, A class pretty hard for you to forget. is for Velma, house President dear, She goes after noises, in her highest gear. W is for White, our newest Classmate, Student assemblies are her greatest hate. X is for marks we find on our tests When these we see we forget to jest. Y is for you, our readers, so fine For rhymes like these you seldom will pine. Z is for Ziemba who comes at the end, With her our fond farewells we send. 66 Q R T U V X sv s tv I o A 2 . -,I.qIHh..g LWIQL1 . Qkbv' :nf IIIvs+a.:II!ItI-.IIII I. 'ti II -III, II Jn' I Av-1 Q2 ,!.i.-Q.: 4..R'f4 . ' X?. 5:- 3, '- 'f .r-...X 3-4 . . . -rg,-., H' . II - .nIv -. . m wig 43. .-. .A FC.--N' ' :Q Q 3 n f:-92 . x,I'i.g. ,, .5 -M-1,1 -.-1, -.li .-.41-L. , fx. ' 'RQ-w5I:I.7'?,, S.,-gi .. .tw-'f-.:. .N .- - ' if-1-' ' -2.--n. Quai. N V-S.,-5. . 1 . I '- Ve... 1 . 'N-5. '. 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