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

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ASS WILL We, the melancholy seniors, the forgotten man of next year, with joyful sighs and crocodile tears, swear this document to be our last will and testament. We wish to state that we are acting under no coercion from the underclassmen, and under no circumstances do We desire this will to be contested in court. We hereby name the fire escape and the skeleton in the hygiene room as the executors of this famous masterpiece. To the school we bequeath the honor and the glory of the class of '37, and money for a new arena in which the underclassmen can be comfort- able in any fight they may wish to promote. To Miss Pearson - a set of new drawing easels for her classroom which will not become loosened and fall with a loud clatter during a de- monstration of the correct way to draw goblets, books and fiower pots. To Miss Jenkins - our dearly beloved class advisor, who was al- ways a silent but effective influence on our stormy class meetings, we leave the season's crop of vegetables, flowers and novelties to be used at the next Seven Cent Fair, together with a mechanical clean-up man who will attend to all replacements about one A. M. the morning after. To President Bowman - we, the senior class, give the honor and privilege of publishing our sociological research papers, which we already consider famous documents. We suggest that the profits be added to the fund started earlier in the year for new furniture in the dormitory. To Miss Underhill - we leave a perfect class, if such existsg one that does all the suggested readings, attends the right moving pictures, knows how to sit through 2:15 class on Friday without looking sleepy, and does not groan aloud when truly collegiate assignments are posted. This class will also appreciate Miss Underhill's eHorts to keep alive that old college custom known as mid-years . In case the beneficiary misin- terprets the above, we would like to state that there is much to be read in between the lines. To Mr. Holmes - we leave a large roll of adhesive tape to be used in silencing the more loquacious members of his junior and senior classes who are never satisfied with anything, and who keep him up all night re- arranging training school assignments. To Miss Batchelder - a new system of ventilation so designed that windows can be opened at any time without incurring the wrath of the engineer. This system will also provide fur coats for the more suscep- tible students who find the temperature of the classroom too frigid for any thought or concentration. To Miss Boyden - an electric eye to pick out the guilty individuals who find chorus period a golden opportunity to finish a letter or to dis- cuss the clever remarks of the latest male acquaintance who has found his way into the sacred haunts of Anes'. To Mr. Venable - a mechanical question box which will automatic- ally flash forth his pet questions Why? and What do you think about it ? whenever a bewildered student finds enough courage to ask about the intricacies of the electric motor or the action of a wet cell. To Miss Weston - a rabbit's foot to carry in her pocket from hence- forth and forever more, especially during the skiing season. If this charm fails to keep that active person on her feet we suggest that some of the members of the ski club undertake the work. To Miss Donelson - a petite mannequin and a spacious salon in which to exhibit her luxurious wardrobe, which is the envy of all the girls at S. T. C. We feel that she needs some assistance, because she has so many charming clothes that she does not have the opportunity to wear them all. prlgr' 1-igli fron

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SENIOR CLASS HISTCRY It moves me now to take this time To state some facts in prose or rhyme: In rhyme or prose, it doesn't matter, It all sums up to female chatter. As freshmen, on excitement bent, Our first year passed without event, Except for work and one romance, A Christmas party and a dance. The Twig of Thorn, an Irish play, With Winnie Smith and Tiny Shea, Brought us into the famed limelight And made us noted in one night. 'Twas then the love bug indiscreet Swept two young soph'mores off their feet. Mark Hopkins next drew our attention Results of which I need not mention. Our junior year caused all to see That we agreed to disagree Upon all matters, small and great, Which are too num'rous to relate. But our heart interests were the same In senior year we made our name, For with our Fair of Seven Cents The scholarship fund did grow immense. The New Year brought us Mister B.. Sometimes we call him Grover C. His tactics please us to the letter, His dormitory rules far better. With happy looks and satisfied, We donned our caps and gowns with pride, A happier, wiser class were we Than when we came in thirty-three. So may my friends, yes, everyone, Mark these events as I have done, So that they may, what e'er befalls, The history of our class recall. Rita Mend '37 pugv Sl'Uf'Hfi'ClI

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To Mr. Cummings - a set of balls and chains which, when fastened to the legs of members of his class, will help them to resist the temptation of attending the matinees at the local theatres and keep their minds fast- ened upon the arts of woodwork. To Mrs. Van Etten - a dependable, Sphinx-like robot who will not mind waiting until the final stroke of the bell at Mark Hopkins sounds the hour of eleven, when all good little dorm girls say good night and troop up the steps and into the dimly lighted halls of the dormitory. Answering telephone calls in the booth will also be a duty of this valuable assistant. To Miss Allyn - the eyes and ears of N. A. S. T. C., - an elevator and a pair of roller skates, which ought to be of great assistance to her in carrying out her duties. To Miss Ferguson - a miniature rubber doll which, when squeezed, will say You owe the state some money. When do you think you will be able to pay? This doll might be placed in the oflice, where its operation would be most effective. To the training school faculty - a training school that is a reality and not a mere dream, modelled after the latest trends in modernistic architecture, made of glass, so that each room will have an equal amount of sunlight. To the underclassmen - we bequeath a borax ski slide for all future winter carnivals. All they need to buy is the borax for the front lawn and terraces. To the dormitory girls - we willingly leave the big brown house across from the school to be used as an incinerating playroom with im- flammable furniture and fixtures. fThis is just in case the girls finally get tired of walking down the hill twice a day.J To next year's house president - we leave the bulldog tenacity and the gentle spirit of Helen Stokey. To Mary Connors - very generously Cwe thinkl is left the dignity and formality at dances that only Winnie Smith could ever possess. To Louise Long - Rita Mead gives her coloratura soprano voice and her ability to get high marks without much effort. To Rita Conway - goes the reserve and art of minding one's own business , an accomplishment belonging to only one girl - Ann Berte. To Marge Bowers - the precious night cap owned by Helen Strehle is very willingly bequeathed. That's to keep your head from catching cold, Marge. Doris Bourdeau leaves her sun-tan prescription to Ruth Dennison with the hope that she will follow the directions just as carefully as that particular senior girl did herself. To Evelyn Rustemeyer - we bequeath the entire class' ability to take it tcriticismj. Rowena Pittsinger leaves the whole of her wardrobe to whichever one of the two girls in the junior class it may fit. To Janet Jillson - Ruth Card leaves all future butler parts, hoping that Janet will be able to portray them one-tenth as well as Ruth did. Dot Dupell's duties as chaperon at all dances are tranferred with pleasure to Betty N eyland. To Betty Davine and Ginny Belanger - Margaret Stewart very thoughtfully leaves the long-sought after studio couch in front of Miss Underhill's room. Please use discretion, girls. To Bertha Ray - the pride and prejudice of French aristocracy is left by the regal Irene Gingras. To Margaret La Fountaine - the Bible and all its quotations is be- queathed by Marge Nevel. fBe sure to bring it to assemblies on Monday mornings, Peg.J page nintcen