Southern Connecticut State University - Laurel Yearbook (New Haven, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1931 volume:

- S 1 w. x A x N.-A ,,. 4 w 4 I 1 s 1 1 v V Q. Y 1 1 f 2 ! 5 i 5 5 1 3 Q 4 x R 4 ga S , f 1 X fi n 5 . qv 'i 3 3 nf :E MF' ME l THE LAUREL Glu Anus EE. Svvahnrg mhnmz kiuhlg ahuirr anh guihemrv, auth un- flinrhing henntinn in urhnnl intrrezia haue umn fur her Ihr Inns anh rrzprrt nf nur rlwaa, me are hnnnreil in hrhiraie thiz,1hn Seninr Gilman Bunk nf 1931. G ,. I r E E. Ii 'S THE LAUREL Dear Seniors of the Class of 1931: lt is with a deep sense of appreciation that I acknowledge the choice you have made in the dedication of your classbook. I feel particularly close in my relationship to the Class of 1931, for I am sure that you are mindful of the fact that when you entered upon your career in the New Haven State Normal School and were gradually finding your Way in a new situation, I, too, was starting upon a new adventure. As each one of you goes out to begin your tasks, for which you have made earnest, thoughtful, and careful preparation, may you remember that I would wish to follow you in spirit, at least, and to keep, if one might, that relationship which I have enjoyed with you here in the Normal School. You have chosen a high calling, one which asks no less than the best you have in you to give. And in the words of a well-known and well- beloved teacher, may I say: Each year we creep a little nearer to our goal, only to find that a finished teacher is a contradiction in terms. Our reach will forever ex- ceed our grasp. Yet what a delight in approximation! Even in our failures there is comfort, when we see that they are generally due not to technical, but to personal defectsf Evidently then, as we become better teachers we also become in some sort 'better persons. As teaching is the most universal of the professions, those are for- tunate who are able to devote their lives to its enriching study. Please accept my most sincere thanks and my earnest wish for your happiness and success. And so, farewell, and fair be all thy hopes, And prosperous be thy life. Believe me, ever loyally yours, ANNE E. SEABURY. go 12 Julna Pharr- A Helem O'Corxn.ell aw Eleanor Hogl' ED, IN CI'-MEF . Geplgfrude Kolelqskg Helen Perlman Ellkabelk Wilkinson -,M .QE-A V, ,.,.. A, ,- , in--.M A , - - ' - ---e--1:-ff.---A z ---- - ' '-. -f- - 5 Ai rg ,., . ,qu 44 23 ' 0 Luvmu Qesafe Rufk Fsrxkcl J X3 SXNE BO' 'A . y pg 1 I b L' d '1g5Hi.?MAL.'1 Berfha. Rose Mk, C oherx Zanrofskaj Frances Lulken. QF? one Kerkl Ei 1 ,gabefkk N Uermoff -Ein-f-ff+ - A .w,.4i :,,-. 4,-il. , ,u.................-...qf ' ', i I 5 I , 9 i i Z i 1 5 i I I K i v I l Q 1 5 I , 4 I 4 E I 55 3 ! I MVILUIHUIHV 4 r K AM V .,',1v-Z,E.FiT, gj-Ejjvgjiljgvf-,l'l,'iL iV.,.Y. ,.,, lim! ,-,,lig.4g:. .gg -41 .7,,,,.,:.. , , .,., , ., . ,. . k M, A 4, ..,. .V ....,..,,f--- A --A...f.,,A..,..:-74,97 .... .....'.3,, ' u - -Y V M., gg'7:, 3A Ti'f ' THE LAUREL l E' l ' FARLE S. RUSSELL LESTER K. .-XDE '- n .+X.l3., M. A., Bucknell BS., Columbuir I Graduate School, New York University Ed-M-y Harvard Umvelislty . Principal Graduate School, Yale Un1vers1ty lIIfI'U!lIlt'fl0Il fo Edllfflflllll Dl f?f'f0 '0f Ymffffffg 56110015 PI'Il1Clf7IC'S of Education , f, , 1 1 GENEVIEVE M. LEARY ANNE E. SEABURY HS., Boston Universitb' C15-SJ lg-AS,lCol1u11gg31? lsjnuferslty E T ,v 4, 0 ra ua e cloo, ae n1vers1ty MA Cornell Pun erbltb Szrpervisoz' of Studc1zt-Teaching Dm of U Om? School Illanagement Rvacling and Litvrature Infroclzlction to Education NEW HAVEN NORMAL SCHOQL - l ANNA S. HART Graduate, New Britain Normal School Courses at Yale University h A1'ith1t1zie1'ic l KATHERINE T. HARTYX XResigned March 5, 1931. Graduate, New Haven Normal School Courses at Yale University c Courses at University of'Vermontg University 'of Chicago Reading and L1'te1'af111'c Ki1Ldcrgafften-P1'i1fnary Education A C HARRY HOUSTQN HENRY J. SCHNELLE Courses at Ypsilanti, Michigan State Normal New Haven NormalfSchool of Gymnastics College M. S. P. E. CHon.j Arnold College University of Michigan, Yale University Szzjrervisor of Physical Education in Traunng Sn11e1 visor of I-Iandwriting in Training Schools 56710015 ' ' A Physical Education H andwrztm g 14 THE LAUREL 1 XVILLIAM E. BROXVN A. BLANCHE CHASE XVeavcr School of Music, Wfestfielcl, Mass. B.S., New York University Private Instruction, Professor Thomas Tapper Edzzcaliolzal Biology of Damrosch School of Music, New York Geography .S'11f2vrz'iso1' of illnsif in Trailling Sclzools Music - ,JJ , MARIORIE H. HAYS .-LB., University of Oklahoma MAA., Columbia University Graduate, Castine, Maine Normal School Courses at Yale University Courses at Columbia, Boston University Oral and IIf'ritfc1z Eniglislz Rural Education, LOUISE S. CLAYTON CMrs.j NEW HAVEN NORMAL SCHOOL l , JEEEE ELJINESF RUTH C. MERRY 'Graduate Sohool Yile University BS Syracuse? M'A Columbia Psydlalogv Courses at New York University and ' . New York University Summer School C01Lfem1901'a1'y L1fe in Paris Sz1j2e1 Uis0r of f1l'1l4ilL T1'a1'1zri11g 56110015 rt LAURA C- JONES IVA A. MERCER B.M.E., Northwesterng M. A. Columbia , Mitsl-C B.S., Columbia Physical Edurcation Kz'1zdcrgarz'en-P1'i111a1'y Education 4,7 ,pf 41-gf M- -Y -3-f,-f H.- A iff' '11-,,zx':zgLq,:gv 1773- rm, ,g,-T4T-L- ---p.aE2::iv,,:'-Am. V- Q V , 4 M HAM- VV I-M i t V YA DAN Li A -A- Z -1 HW! -1 THE LAUREL A 'F ' AA ' MARIE H. SCHACK FRANCES L. COX A.B., Brown University NB., University of Texasg B.S. Library Courses at Columbia Science, Columbia University Assistant Lzbrm mn Courses at New York University Librarian Library Tccliniquc' MILDRED E. BASSETT AB., Mt. Holyoke IRMA M' PELZ MA., Brown University B.S., University of Washington Courses at Teachers' College, New York ' MA., Columbia University . . New York School of Social Work Courses at New York Umverslty Social Studies Health and Physical Education NEW HAVEN NORMAL SCHOOL ANNA GELBOGIS Center School Wolcott, Connecticut DOROTHY I. MILLER Flanders School Southington, Connecticut MYRTLE F. ANDREW JANE F. HAMILTON Graduate, Stone College Graduate, Stone College Secretary to the Principal Stenographer-Clerk THE LAUREL ..,.... ...nv -'U-zfvnu v DXVIGHT SCHOOL TRAINING FACULTY Front Row Qlcft to rightj: Miss Hattie Smith,.Miss Todd, Miss Esposito, Miss McManus Miss Kane, Miss Bradley Second Row Cleft to rightjz Miss Lines, Miss Ruth Smith, Miss johnson, Mrs: Welcli, Miss Planten, Miss Gilhuly, Miss Quinlan, Miss Sweeney, Miss McKenzie . .. f 'f',f',W fffn ,f 02 .,.,, X ROGER SHERMAN SCHOOL TRAINING FACULTY Front Row Cleft to rightjz Miss Gustafson, Miss Stone, Miss Harris, Miss Brownstein, Miss Pinnette, Miss Wiiiokur Second Row: Miss Mercer, Mrs. Patten, Miss Miskell, Mrs. Furbish,Miss Bishop, Mrs. James, Miss Chapman, Miss Hoffman NEW HAVEN NORMAL SCHOOL ,315- ,fa 1 , 'r SCRANTON SCHOOL TRAINING FACULTY Front Row Cleft to rightj : 'Miss McMunn, Miss Whecloii, Miss Fuller, Miss Scott, Miss Bjornberg, Miss Pachl, Miss Lynch Second Row fleft to rightj: Miss Viets, Miss Bailey, Miss Corcoran, Mrs. Huntington Miss Hintz, Miss Reed Third Row fleft to rightj: Miss Blunt, Miss Morris, Miss King, Miss Donnelly, Miss Carlton, Miss McLaughlin, Mr. Knight THE LAUREL 2 - A,-.' .v , -' .9 1 'Y A ,4 W., W 731- ,.f,.w 'f ' lx' .-P 'Q ' ,v.,'l72?:w4e?-L 'A ' ' N f --4-in -, V Y .f -' f,2uffQ'-:'1f,X- ,f,,f'y 'idx , .. . f -. A-A-. f - V- - N , , Q A5 W-', fQ14Q.,',j Q ' , --f 4f' f' gJ3?'Y'f'4 I 1 in . A,-1 I ,.. J- - , .7 f, . w:,.': . J- -,f--f .fiivsf-f,-1 '- 'gf :fT f:f:' ' if- -f p,::1!7gfW i'p,fi , . -4-L-A -Af h , ,. AMW- f ' W W .ny THE FRESHMAN CLASS W ww 0112155 Gbffirvrn - I ALICE TURNER DORIS SIVIITI-I PRESIDENT VI CE-PRES I DEN T I WINIERED CAVANAUGI-I ELIZABETH WILKINSQN SECRETARY TREASURER NEW HAVEN NORMAL SCHOOL 23 EVA THERESA ADAMS GQLDIE ALBERT 11 M2LdiS0H Street New Haven, COHH. 266 Dixwell Avenue New Haven, Conn. W. A.. A., Volleyball, Basketball, Te1'1I1iS, Base- Glee Club, I and II, Education Club, W. A. A., ball, Hlklflg- - Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball. A friend is, as it were, a second self. Happy all the liwlong day. Even is one of the HinSep9'ra'b1eSH' . She Surely We are thankful that Whenever g1oom's dark can appeal' forsaken Whenever Adele 15 not near- rays settle upon us there is still a gleam of sun- She else has many other fmenfishlps because of shine. This is Goldie with her keen sense of her Wlumgness to eoeperate Wlth everyone- humor. It is impossible to remain serious when in her presence because of her never-ceasing witty remarks, and the little laugll which ac- companies them. ,fly ,ua ,fe , lf.. ihlogvn I w ,. . M , , eff! ff ,, 'KC i VQTM' ,, ' , X , , ,ly - .,,,,,..:p ,gina ADELE AMARANTE JULIA NIARIE ADCETK2I:5gHe Conn 221 Greene Street New Haven, Conn. BOX 28' R- F- D- ln O ' ' W. A. A., Volleyball, Hiking, Tennis Basker- Glee Club, Education Club, Geography Club CD, ball, Baseball. W. A. A., Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball. ,, . . . , l. . We 110710 been frzelzds together ln szmshme and He 'who is frm zu wzll molds the 'world to in shade. ' X JJ llllllsell- Buzzy is the other one of the inseparables . Julia has the will power to get up in time to Very quiet is she. Why did she suddenly disap- take a 6:30 train to school! Hel' interest is shown pear fl'Olll a Principles of Education class one in everything she attelllpts. day? A ,..-,...... -,-n1. vf14 'T 17' ' - HI 122' -V A 'mean g-f:'QQ.l2-df'T'51H'g-r:g.f'ftfli'Site:-el-'-4'-Tlwxf-'fi' - f-.f-rn - ,. .,,. I ' 24 THE LAUREL 1 CARMELA MARIE AVITABILE HELEN LILLIAN ANDERSQN 1 .XT H n Conn. S0 Hazel Street New Haven, COUT1- 6 Hughes Place L ew ave ll XV A A V H U an Baseball Thrift Club, W. A. A., Baseball, Volleyba . - A - -y 0 e.'3 v ' ' . - 11 l , ff , . d is to be one. To zuouzan silence 13 the best ornament. The only way t0 hfzilfz fmegh . a Cafefree . . . f'dt 1l '1l6U- GIS 1 Helen is 'me of the qulet glrls m our Class' hagpyfligziiivitduaal xii-th never a thought for horne- Her smile shows us that sheis happy and cheer- Work In spite of this, She manages to keep her ful. Iglleignggeasing personallty has won Helen equilibrium in Class. many '. J r 4 l 3 1 A r JOSEPHINE C. ARMENO FLORENCE HELENA BANNON 29 Thompson Street Stratford, Conn. 25 Cassius Street - New Haven, Conn. Geography Club, YV. A. A., Basketball, Volley- Geography C1ub,- Thrift Club, W. A. A., Vol- ball. leyball, Basketball, Baseball. ' Days for labor, and lll.gl1f.S'f0I' rest. Wlzat's the use of w01f1'yi1zg? It never was ' u , WVe agree with Jo in finding nights too short worth while' for rest and the long days Iilled with labor. Jo Flossie tosses her golden head as she utters ll still looks Drettlf 11939112113 though. Maybe it'S the the above sentiment. She cheers many a dis- ' early Tide every Inornlng. couraged friend with her favorite motto. f i ll tl , Y NEW HAVEN NORMAL SCHOOL Z5 W l l . K O CH O g DOROTHY ISABEL BARRETT NIARIGN BERNSTEIN 290 Lenox Street New Haven, Conn. 21 Eld Street New Haven, Conn. Education Club CEXecutive Conlmitteeb, His- - , -. -, tory Club, Vice-President Cooperative Associa- brEg?Ca35?1?1n?gFl:3 qssggggl?bbggilglluxaguggnggs tion Junior Year W. A. A Glee Club ' ' . 1 'f ' Board of Classbook, Glee Club, I and ll, W. A. 'T1's pleasing to be schooled in a strange lf01'lg'Z'LC A Basketball' Natural Dancmg' Cloggmg' by female lips and eyes. A friend to all. Dotty is a demure, dignified miss with a Mal is a very sympathetic person. Wllen- pleasing personality. We are sure that she will ever one finds herself in a dire predicament, be one of those delightful little school rnarms Mal comes along like a little ray of sunshine Wholn We will love to visit. and says verytunefully, Oh, am Isorry! Mal has some predominant qualities, especially those of leadership and capability. 1 f, I 7 --L...,,-., . f Y DOROTHY MAY BOOTH MARX BERNA North Haven, Conn. 7297 West Broad Street Stratford, Conn. Art Club, Geography Club, Thrift Club, W. A. Geograilbhy Club, VV- A- A-, Volleyball, BKSKQL- A., Basketball, Baseball, Tennis, Hiking. ball- fflgweetl Simple and dL,mm,ej' Yo1z,'Il jind two jolly good friends of mine. - ' f little bit Dot is one of the Three Musketeers . nog? Wglggehag 3iIlaIe3nx:?al?lXeeIlcr?ac?l? tgor accom- You'll always find tllein together. If they should DliShii1g' so many things so very quietly. Wllat be separated, D9t Hilght Say, If YOU S66 'th0Se a tine teacher she will make! two friends Of mme - - '--- --:gq-----'- -- - f'-- ---H - - A- -fr-I , -vm , , -Y-.Y,,, .T-s .J-V,-33.--:.--A A ev... K V 1 V ' M THE LAUREL DOROTHY BOTXVICK 29 Kensington Street New Haven, Conn. Glee Club, Art Club, Education Club, W. A., Basketball, Clogging, Tennis, Natural Dancing. lIMz'1'm1fy is flm kCj'll0fC' of szzrccssf' Dot fulfills all the prerequisites of a true friend. XVhatever she undertakes is done with that thoroughness and accuracy which proves that her conscientious and ardent efforts have not been in vain. CHARLOTTE ETTA BUNNELL 83 Bishop Street New Haven, Conn. Art Club C2 yearsb, W. A. A., Hiking, Clogging. HE'Zl6'l'jlf111.1lQ is as you fake if. VV'e've often wondered if Charlotte' has found the answer to that famous question, 'Do red- haired people have unruly tempers? If you have, please let us know the answer. RUTH EVANS BRISTOL XVest River Street Milford, Conn. Member of Library Committee, XV. A. A., Bas- ketball. Skating. Tennis. HIVIIFII H10 last rmdw' roads 110 more. Ruthie would make a fine subway conduc- tor. She handles crowds beautifully, even if there aren't enough Rural Ed. books to go around. ESTHER BURKE 1920 Chapel Street New Haven, Conn, Thrift Club, Art Club, W. A. A. Basketball, Baseball. ' Volleyball' By sports like these are all their fares begmledf' l Did anyone ever see Es hurrying? We dguljt 1t. Yet one who has watched her perform as a basketball center, on the volleyball team or on the baseball team can t t'f th is deceiving. GS 1 Y at her manner NEW HAVEN NORMAL SCHOOL 27 MARY GERALDINE CARPENTIERI 122 Davenport Avenue New Haven,'Conn. Education Club, Thrift Club. Who treads softly and speaks low. Mary is so quiet that one hardly knoWs'she's here. She speaks only when she's spoken to, like all good children of yore. Mary may learn more through 'quiet listening lessons than through activity lessons . VVho knows? MARGARET MARY CASEY 38 Shelter Street New Haven, Conn. Geography Club, History Club, Thrift Club, Education Club CPresidentJ, Business Board of Qruarterly, W. A. A., Basketball, Volleyball, Clog- ging. She floeflz liflle lelindazcsscs llfhich most leave undone Or despise. Everyone who knows Peg admires her for earnelstness and unselfishness. However, she covers all these qualities with a mask of fun. Witness those shivery, hair-raising ghost stories at the Halloween party! HELEN VERONICA CASEY 42 Tilton Street New Haven, COUU- Geography Club Thrift Club, Education Club, Executive Committee fChairmanl, DP3,Dl2yflC Club, W. A. A., Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball, Clogging. Unassuming, a friend to all. I-Ielen's Irish humor and common sense are outstanding characteristics. She is a good stu- dent and a loyal friend. f .s..---'-- '.......-...... ..,. -.-. ..,. CLAIRE MARIE CASSIDY 45 Tilton Street New Haven. COUN- Education Club, W. A. A., Glee Club. A flzmzglzf is Offmz Original, fllflllgll you lzavc' 1zz'z'ered if a lzznzdrca' fzzzzesf' Claire is the steady, industrious type of girl who will make an excellent teacher. Projects such as sugar-plum trees and gingerbread houses are her delight-and ours, too, when she is through With them, gg THE LAUREL l L XVINIFRED MARIE CAVANAUGH LAVINA IDA CESARE 65 'l'hird Street Hainden, COND. 190 Nicoll Street New Haven, Conn. Student C0uuCi1, Art Club CS9CI'6'fa1'Y7, GSO' Glee Club, I and II, Chairman of Lunchroom grallhy Club CJlur1iOI'D, W. A. A., BZLSKGUQHU, Committee, Business Board of Classbook, W. lA. Baseball, Volleyball, Clogging, Natural Dancmg, Ag Natural Dancing, Basketball, Ice Skating. Happy: am I, from care I mn free. 'Tis Q000' will 11107605 fllfflllyfflfffj Wlly a1'en't they all contented like me! To XVinnie falls the job of recording the do- ings of our noble class, for she is our class secre- A Ca9Sa1 ' ,IS .62LS11Y. Idelltlfled by her Sllfllly tary. Two of the most important characteristics Smlle, her Slflglng VOICE, and YIGPUIOVG f0!' Cljll' of a good secretary are neatness and dependa- dfell- She has proved he? YOFSSQCIIIPY by DELPUCI- bility, and XVinnie Certainly has both of these. patlon in numerousactivities VVl'Cllll1 thenschool. She is a good all-around girl and a pleasant Her Dl9aSlY1g d1SlJ0S1'C10f1 and 2Lmb1f10H W111 Send Colmmnlon. her far on the road to success. ELLEN LILLIAN CELENTANO ELEANOR LILLIAN CLOCK 376 Elm Street New Haven, Conn. 105 Edgewood Avenue New Haven, Conn. Glee Club QPI-esideno, W. A. A., Basketball, Junior Glee Club, Senior Glee Club, W. A. A., Natural Dancing. Volleyball, Basketball, Clogglng, Natural Dang- mg, Baseball. I 50 5'0 haw U 51 5l1 9 lam-L Gentle be the hand. but the nzeasnre strong. One of the songbirds of the senior class is El l tl ' ' Lil3i . She is always ready to do her best to mannergoieigggrsaillitvsrii 1s1hgvWqrlll?rE,tSl?le1Og?:fgl1y help in any situation. It is no wonder that she xvhere She participates in every Sport In bas: attracts us with her friendliness and agreeable- ketbau, her skillful handling of the Ball marks ness. her as an outstanding player. NEW HAVEN NORMAL SCHOOL 29 MARY ELIZABETH CODY MILDRED RITA CONLON 3 Garden Stree-t Seymour, Conn. 117 Park Avenue Derbbry Conn. Geography Club CTreasurer SeniorYearD,Thrift Geography Club I, Thrift Club, W. A. A., Bas- Club, W. A. A., Volleyball, Basketball. ketball, Baseball. Thes1'ale of my life is to 'make business a lily days pass pleasantly. , There is one -thing about Mary's smile that fas- cinates us, and that is the way she wrinkles her nose. I'm sure we've all noticed it, because Mary smiles quite often. pleasure and pleasure my bzzlsiaessf' Mil , you know, has been known to enlist the services of certain members of the faculty to take the place of her battery. Wl1at'll you do after graduation, Mil But, after all, Mil never goes to Roger Sherman with an empty car. ELLIS ROSE COHEN 1618 Chapel Street New Haven, Conn- Education Club, Thrift Club, Dramatic Club, Business Board of Classbook, W. A. A., Basket- ball, Natural Dancing, Clogging. Capable as well as mtellectualf' Cone , as she is known to her intimate friends, delights us with her eloquence.. Her little bows at the end of a successful recitation provide a great source of amusement fortthe class. She is qui-te versatile. in her 1m1tat10nS and' has great ability in directing plays and other people. l l ROSE COOPER 98 Scranton Street New Haven, Conn. Education Club, Thrift Club, W. A. A., Volley- ball, Basketball, Tennis. A friend to all. Do you ever see Rose without Sara or Sara without Rose? They form a team as faithful and inseparable as Lindy's We , Rose, though unassuming, is never without a friendly word or cheery smile. - V- -f .- -- L1 Q T g7-?i-g1Lgf--- E24f?3?7 s .EW if 1 A 42511: ,-'iiiim 30 THE LAUREL SARA COOPER EVELYN RUTH CUTLER 35 iiilbt-rt Aw.-iitic New Iluven, Conn. 301 Lafayette Street Neyv Haven, Conn- Efluc-ation Club, Thrift Club, Editorial Board Art Club fViCe-p1-esideut Junior Yeal-3, lcdu- Of Qu211'tf-1'ls'. W. A. A.. 'l'e1m1S. cation Club, W. A. -A., Clogging, Volleyball, Bas- ff.. ktb.ll,T ',Y ID ' . holler, steadfast, and n'm1z111'0. e fl enms L Mum' ancmg fn' ' ' L7 the other half of VVe , makes herself Qmd buf 6-mcwnf' felt evc-1'ywlie.1'e- by her earnestness. and her 1-Cuttyu is one of the njost agreeable and good- thoughtful opinions. She is always interested naturgd persons one can meet, Her gvillingngss 21110 ki'CH1Y2lllV0 IH GVGVY d1SCUSS10f1- to be of assistance when needed has helped to win her many friends. AGNES AXDRETT.-X CRETELLA ROSE MARIE DE FRANCESCO 5-18 Chapel Street New Haven, Conn. T Thrift Club. Associate Business Manager of 22SShe1t0nAlenue New Ha'Ven'COnn' Quarterly. Committee of Publication, NV. A. A., Glee Club I, II, Thrift Club, W. A. A. Volley- Basketball. Volleyball, Baseball. ball, Basketball, Baseball. , HUM 110017 liws ION!!-H As good-lzafured as they make f1'IC'1ll.U t Iffere was see orgie of the bO0St9I'S Of the QUHT- Did you ever see Rose in anything but a cheer- er Y. an a. Goo one too. She wins her sub- , - scribers by nizeans of the merry twinkle that is ful mood? EX en In those darkest moments when ever present in her eyes, and that mischievous Rose had U0 idea for her aff DY'0b19m, She lived 5111116 GYGF Dresent. through it with a smile, and succeeded. NEW HAVEN NORMAL SCHOGL 31 i A DORA MARIE DE LIETO SPERRY DIAISA 119 Olive Street New Haven Conn 45 Dayton Street new Haven, Conn. - E , Social Committee, Education Club, 'Fhrift Club, Vgfgfgglglub' W' A' A Basketball' Baseball' VV. A. A. fR613I'9S6Dt8tlX'9J, Basketball. ' . ffl ' lv ' Good ihzngs COIIIC 111 small fmcleagesf BCIIGYJC well, and have well. Though not so very big, Dot is a line ath- How can we tell YOU of SD91'1'3'7 VVGH. we lete, and seldom does she fail to put the volley- CHHWL SDGFTY Will 'Cell YOU herself. PGl'l121DS social ball, baSketba11 and baseball in just the right committees are her strongest point. You will spot. Her Winning smile helps her to do this. usually find her and the ice cream together. ELLEN ESTELLE DEMOSTHENES MILDRED KATHERINE DOHERTY 133 Howard Avenue Ansonia., Conn. 261 Brown Street West Haven, Conn. T -f 1 .1 ' ' y Geography Club, History Club, Treasurer of qt gm E glub'..?-1:50113 ?ub6lSOClaI Committee Student Government Association, Student Coun- K u en' Ounuf - - 'A 'i Oggmg' cil, Education Club, Commencement Committee, Her glossy hair was clzzstcrcd OJUI' a brozc glulg31ig2?11?'Qf:Jl'fg5jLg3ffVgfskSgggffllttee7' bright with i11teIIi,qe11ce. ,,SH.H wafers nm deep ,, L . Ellen should always have time enough for UMM H , th Hrttl ,ln yh t , d t everything It was she Who put the time on the 1 tlieynlilftle io gtglfhe lha31O32,enOPVf,r,FyI? ' a 1 y clock for the Colonial Kitchen. Maybe that's where she got that ring. Waw44,.A4f --- ' 4 vw.n,1- . A--3-VT-,ru I , M - 4 32 THE LAUREL I T , i if 9 fi:-2 ml GRACE VERONICA DONAHUE DOROTHEA VVINIFRED DONGVAN ff, 165 Gilbert Avenue New Haven, Conn. Long Hill Avenue Shelton, Conn. History Club, Glee Club, Education Club, Stu- Thrift Club, Social Commit-tee, W. A. A., Bas- dent Council, Student Government, Assembly ketball, Volleyball, Baseball, Tennis. . Committee CChairmanJ, W. A. A. She came, size saw, she e011qz1er'ed. Grace is well-known to everyone in the schlool for the part she has played in the school life. She is quiet, unassuming, and a good student. ANTOINETTE DONNING 3166 Main Street Stratford, Conn. Thrift Club, Education Club, Business Board of Quarterly, XV. A. A., Clogging. 'V'IVln're she falls slzorf 'tis JIUflH'C'JS fault alone. 1 Can you imagine Tony when she hasn't a very interesting story to serve as a class illustration? Tony's travels take us to many lands, and girls! have you heard of her uncle from Scotland-oh, yes, Scotland, Connecticut. IfVifIz. every elzarm that wins the I1ea1't. Here we have one of the few girls in our class who has never suffered for want of long hair, as many of us have. Did you ever see Dot Wear- ing a hat? Who would with hair like hers? T 'i 3? 'Z tag W ' vi la .54 W vw i 1 ffl J ir .. ,E g 1 5 .AIA l 4 1 -J .l JQIQ. :gi r'4 iii ' Q 'FEL 'G 11. 1. CHARLOTTE B. Down ' Madison, Conn. Education Club, W. A. A. The reward of duty is the lnower to fulfill another. A Charlotte came to us in our senior year. She is an exponent of that saying, Still Waters run deep . These deep waters contain knowledges which only an experienced teacher can have. - I y NEVV HAVEN NORMAL SCHOOL 33 V VERA LOUISE DOWDELL 32 Charles Street New Haven, Conn. Geography Cub CID, Education Club, W. A. A. E:cI1.azzsting thought and having wisdom with each studious year. f W J' I' , 4 .',w If ANNA MARIE ELPI 199 Wooster Street New Haven, Conn. Thrift Club, W. A. A., Basketball, Baseball. To be izzdustrious is noble. Anne We find a very ardent worker, never fail- ing to attempt a piece of work assigned Those Vera is very studious. She attacks all of her girls who Claim Anne as their friend, mjld her a Work with a diligence that we often envy. How she did shine in those Library Technique tests! very pleasing and helpful one. HELEN CATHERINE DURKIN 255 Grand Avenue New Haven, Conn. Thrift Club, W. A. A., Natural Dancing. Yet 'me1'1'li11i1.e11f is often as zz froth that man- teletlzi 011 the strong mind. Helen affords us plenty of amusement between bridges opening and trains crossing railroad tracks and the numerous other scrapes in which she Ends herself. Above all, who will ever forget the sweet, old lady of the Hallowe'en party? However, those who are her friends know her also as a good student and an efficient worker. RUTH FINKEL 7 Baldwin Street New Haven, Conn. Glee Club, Dramatic Club, W. A. A., Clogging, Baseball, Natural Dancing. Good nature and good sense must ever join. Picture two bright blue eyes, a ruddy com- plexion, and a smile playing upon her lips, and there you have Ruth. She has the ability to think for herself and displays remarkable cour- age in 'standing up for her Own convictions. 34 THE LAUREL ! HELEN FISHMAN 438 Ellsworth Avenue New Haven, Conn. Business Board of Quarterly, Education Club, Thrift Club, VV. A. A., Basketball, Volleyball. Mrrry and light of Izearff' Helen's cheerfulness and good nature have at- tracted many friends to her. The popularity which she has earned cannot be overlooked. Be- cause of her ability to work hard and well we are sure that she will at-tain success. ESTHER FRIEDENSON ' 170 Blohm Street West Haven, Conn. Dramatic Club CTreasurer I, Secretary ID, Thrift Club, Education Club, Business Manager of Quarterly, Student Council, W. A. A. fRepre- sentativeb, Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball. lily mtercsts are dwe1fse. Early in her junior year, Esther stood out as a prominent girl at our Normal School, and she has maintained this position throughout her senior year. Her consistently good Work in the scholastic field, as Well as in that of athletics, has proved her versatility and has done much toward earning the popularity which has been hers. We will miss Esther, miss her because the school has claimed her for a long While as one of its own. All we can do is wish her luck, and feel reasonably certain that hers will be a generous share. ANNE REGINA FITZGERALD at MARY JANE FUNARO 40 Sheldon Terrace New Haven, Conn. 6,5 O h d St t , a rc ar , ufggogllfg ggub. iguder1cglCouncil3 Exddicviticxi Ceub, Glee Club Ifii, Education CIgg?1Vbl,H15?dIr?3nitt1I?a1- mmi ee iairman , . -- . ., - t' f C ' , , I leyball, Tennis. o rpeemiginmittee, W A A , Volleyball, Basketball, Laugh, and the world laughs with you. 'sllggrgliselggfeZ17LhZgitl5Jggg1lgfi'iwg2d Sqft-gain . - - ' S ' 8. 6 Anne. at FIISI impression, appears. to be, a troubles and cares which school work presents, Cllllet- UH21SSUjNlHg Chlld, but get 21CQU90lI1i6d wlth and therefore we never fail to see Mary during her and you ll see that she is far from that. the noon hour, dancing alxvay to her hemltfs Con- Laugh and be merry' tits Anne to a T . tent. NEDV HAVEN NORMAL SCHOOL 35 MARY I. GAINTY 46 Young Street New Haven, Conn. Thrift Club, Education Club, Welfare Commit- tee, W. A. A., Volleyball, Tennis. Sl9c1zal not foo 'much time in studies. Mary, in spite of her leanness, is always over- joyed when she steps on the scales and discovers that she has lost a pound or two. 'Tis a great place to lose weight, says Mary. HELEN GERIAK 63 Howard Avenue Ansonia, Conn. Thrift Club, Education Club, Geography Club, W. A. A., Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Base- ball, Clogging. Smiles are more l7C'C0lIlllly than, fl'0'ZQ'llS.U Everyone knows Helen lives up to the above motto. Whenever we hear little gasps of admir- ation and long drawn out O-0-o-o-0-o's , we expect to see Helen's happy face. HELEN EMILLIE GANNON 187 Howe -Avenue Shelton, Conn. Member of Student Council, Faculty-Alumni Committee, Geography Club, Dramatic Club, Thrift Club, Division Representative, Welfare Representative, Administrative Committee, Edu- cation Club, W. A. A., Basketball, Baseball, Ten- nls. Nothing ill can dwell in such cz te11zjJlc'. According to Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, Helen should agitate a movement either for aviation or public kindergartens. All joking aside, now, have you lost anything? -This-was found-Oh! is it yours? I'm so glad! ,. -4.....yf - , ' - 11-'L:'.g-:.ca:ru:NP1':i-rrrf 'T11 z:'r-fr . .mf A ..-5.4 . . 'M .- Nf? H . ,f 1 f. I ,-, MARY BEAUTON GIBBONS 448 Ferry Street New Haven, Conn. Education Club, Thrift Club, Geography Club CTreasurer lst yearl, W. A. A., Volleyball, Bas- ketball, Natural Dancing. Good things come in small packages. Mary reminds one of a large blue-eyed doll. However, we soon found out that she was full of life and fun. She is quiet and unassuming in class but nevertheless a leader among her own friends. She is the better for worse?J half of the team of Gibbons and McDermott, 36 THE LAUREL X A MARY CATHERINE GILL Fairfield, Conn. Education Club, Thrift Club, Editorial Board of Quarterly, XV. A. A., Basketball, Tennis. Her aim is foward the goal. The teams who are fortunate in having Mary playing with them are always sure of victory, for she's our star basketball, volleyball, and baseball player. Hit the ball hard! is Mary's motto. ROSE MARIE GRILLO 54 Glenby Street I-Iamden, Conn. Thrift Club, Art Club, Art Board of Classbook, W. A. A., Clogging, Basketball, Baseball, Tennis. Happy all the lifvelong day. A smile on her happy face, a cheering Word from her mouth, there you have Rose as she is each minute of the livelong day. HELEN AUGUSTA GILLEN Cheshire, Conn. XV. A. A.. Tennis, Clogging. Ii'Iro delights in stvccfs must like lzcrf' Bright and cheerful is Gilly with a smile for everyone, even though she comes to us from a distant town which necessitates her arising at five o'clock every morning. MARGARET MARY HART 278 Popar Street New Haven, Conn- Thrift Club, Education Club, Geography Club I, Editorial Board of Classbook, W. A. A. Just as good-Jzatzwed as can be. Here we see one of our few good psychologists. Present any child problem to her and Peggy will ponder upon it until she finds a solution for it. Note her address in case you do need her in the future. NEW HAVEN NORMAL SCHOOL 37 . l MARION B. HATHAWAY MARY CATHERINE HINES Naugatuck Avenue Devon, Conn. 136 Peck Street New Haven, Conn. Geography Club, Education Club, W. A. A. Geography Club, Education Club, Thrift Club, . . . ,. W.A.A.,V11bl1,B ktbll,Bsbll. All 111 all a g11'I to be Izkcdf O ey a as e a a e a Betty's smile is well-known to us all. Her interest in other people and her pleasant diSrJ0- Peanuts received her nickname during ner sition make her welcome everywhere. junior year. It is so appropriate that the name has stuck. Although she is only as big as a pint of peanuts, keep your eyes open for mis- chief When she is around. Her even disposition and good humor make her liked by all who know her. IIHGPPQV I am from care I am free. ,a u , Si ., .V ,la -. ,Y . 2 ,YA -K FLORENCE ESTELLA HAYNES EDITH MORRIS HUFFMAN Gilbert Street Orange, Conn. 1701 Broadbridge Avenue Stratford, Conn. Geography Club fSecretary D, Thrift Club KSGC' Geography Club, Thrift Club, Education Club, retary-Treasurerh Educ-3t1QU Club, W- A- A-1 W. A. A., Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball, Ten- Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis. ms, Horseslloe pitching, Tis the 11111111 that nzalccs the body rzclz. NLM, has H0 bless!-Hg Iikg a mm friends, F1ossie always looks so sober and dignified . that one might Wonder. However, if you saw the Sometimes she spells it E-d-y-t-h-e. That's Geography Club Play, The Floating Univer- because she can't make up her mind. Never sit ou will remember how Flossie kept the mind, Edie , we're only kidding. We all know Y 1 Y Professor guessing. , you're true blue. 38 THE LAUREL MARION GIBB S HOOKER 72 Oak Avenue Shelton, Conn. Dramatic Club, Thrift Club, Geography Club I fPresidentJ, Geography Club II fVice-Presidentl, Editorial Board of Class Book, W. A. A., Basket- ball, Baseball, Tennis, Skating. Read, mark, learn., and inwardly digest. Hook , many of us observed, is a very Well- read child and enjoys passing information gained through her reading on to us. Many times when a thought question was presented to us, and We remained blank, Hook would save our class from disgrace by remembering something she read somewhere . W , GRACE ALWINA HOWARD 390 Central Avenue New Haven, Conn. Glee Club, W. A. A., Clogging. Tell me not I1V'l11f01L'l'71ffHl mlmbers, Life is but an empty dream. Racie Gracie and her laugh are inseparable in the memories of her friends. Her playful pranks sometimes irritate us but what would We do Without them? DOROTHY ALICE HORBAL 142 Caroline Street Derby, Conn. Glee Club, Dramat' Cl b, Th 'ft C1 b A., Baskerbaii. lc u rl u ' W' A' Glad that I live' 0111 I. 'Dot is the same good-natured, generous friend she's always been. She's always willing to help you if she can. By the way, -Arithmetic is her weakness. If you ever need help, call on naDOtv1' ETHEL MAY HOWARTH 64 Union Street Guilford, Conn. - Dramatic Club, W. -A. A., Horseshoe Pitching, Tennis. O, I am stabbed with lcmghte1'. '.fA h3fDDY'lS0-QUERY young maiden is she! How 0 ten has Ets contagious giggle broken the austere silence of a classroom? She is full of un and BLIWHYS ready for Whatever good times C811 be had, although at times she can be very studlous indeed. NEW HAVEN NORMAL SCHOOL 39 l l l BERNICE ELEANOR HOYT 12 Granniss Place New Haven, Conn. Thrift Club, Education Club, Social Committee Qchairmanb, Student Council, Editor-in-Chief of Class Book, W. A. A., Volleyball, Baseball. Share to work in and work to do, And faith in that which is pure and true. El certainly has done her bit for our class. She's stepping lively every moment to keep the ball rolling, either at social affairs or in baseball. She's the leader we take great pleasure in work- ing for, because she's always willing to bear her part of the real work. You'll know her when you meet her, because El is just as fine and straight as she looks. ANNA CECILIA IGNACE 57 Cottage Avenue Ansonia, Conn, Glee Club, W. A. A., Tennis, Skating. Ou some earnest business bent. Anna certainly is an earnest worker. She is always pondering, or at least she appears to be, some weighty problem. However, she is never so engrossed that she can't greet her friends with a cheery smile. MARGARET HELEN HUSSEY 242 Lombard Street New Haven, Conn. Education Club, Glee Club, W. A. She boasted uof of her uzerztsf' Because of Peg's quiet and unassuming na- ture, we know little of the talents which are hers. We all have seen her driving her car and can attest to her skill in that direction. Her acting in Suppressed Desires will long be re- membered. Peg is also an excellent pianist. --W--Y W- 'rf 'vw ' TiT A-2 T'f tf' sr ' 4..- . ,. i BERTHA ELIZABETH JASPERSOHN 241 Montowese Street Branford, Conn. Glee Club, Art Club, Dramatic Club, Business Board of Classbook, W. A. A., Tennis, Volleyball, Baseball, Clogging, Hiking. I lauglz, you laugh, everybody laughs. Bert's jolly laugh, red head and good nature are always welcome. However, watch your step and don't tease her about that clarinet! Her friends say she divides her leisure time between the lunchroom, dancing, and, of course, her darl- ing clarinet. 40 THE LAUREL l MARY ESTHER JOHNSON 18 Thorpe Street Fairfield, COYIT1- Geography Club, Thrift Club, Education Club, W. A. A., Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball, Ten- nis. lV1'th good and gflllflf'-llllIll01H'Cd heart. Some people think Es is always quiet, but she isn't. Just take a stroll with her down Chapel Street or over to Scranton School any time. Oh! Oli! Anyhow, she's a good chum and everybody likes her. l l . BEULAH KAMMER Rowayton, Conn. Wlz0se quiet mz'1zd from 'vazh desires is free. Beulah entered from Superior State Teachers College, Superior, Wisconsin. Beulah is very serious, but what would we do without some classmates capable of always hav- ing something worthwhile to say at the right time? We know that Beulah will succeed in whatever she undertakes. 2 A ALICE MARIE KAISER S Nichols Street Ansonia, Conn. Glee Club, W. A. A., Volleyball, Basketball, Horseshoe Pitching, Tennis, Skating. 1Vrzfer idle a -moment. but thrifty and thought- ful of others. 'We'd all like to know where you get those grand marks, Al. Girls, here's an idea. We've heard of spinning yarns and we think Al spins her outstanding papers on that old Colonial Spin- ning Wheel we've seen her carrying to the Training Schools. l ALBERTA MIRIAM KEAN 85 Grand Avenue New Haven, Conn. Dramatic Club CI and ID, Education Club, Editorial Board of Classbook, W. A. A., Clog- ging, Natural Dancing, Basketball. Laugh, and the world laughs with you. Who can remember Al without thinking of her.1n connection with the play, Suppressed D.es1res ? Such a hearty laugh deserves recog- nition, and judging from the laughter of the audience, it has not been overlooked. The vali- dity' of the statement, You can't hold a good man down , is well proven in 'the case of our Al , whose rapid ascent of the stairway of suc- cess is most commendable. NEW HAVEN NORMAL SCHOOL 41' GLADYS MARGARET KEELEY , MARJORIE KIRK , 2 Summit Road Hamden, Conn. Nod Road Clmton' Colm' Art Club, Art Board of Classbook, YV. A. A.. Thrift Club CVice-Presidentb, Education Club, Tennis. W. A. A., Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, Ten- nis, Clogging. Bright as her smile. Have you ever seen Gladys, even on the dark- Tl1e wildest manrler, the genilesf of Izearf, the fairest of fare. Serene, aloof, Marge walked into our hearts est day. without hi-31' bfight and cheery smile? with no apparent effort. VVe will remember her HSI' IIHDDY T12Ltl1I'8 and her 9211'l1GS'C GffOI'tS HTG not only as an artist of ability, but as a friend. two assets which surely spell success and popu- larity for her. MQW MARY FRANCES KENNEDY 920 Elm Street New Haven, Conn. W. A A., Tennis. Still wafer runs deep. May is a very quiet soul. You wouldn't know she was around if you didn't recognize her airy fairy-like self. W . GERTRUDE GENE KOLETSKY 16 Baldwin Street New Haven, Conn. Education Club, Thrift Club, Administrative Committee, Editorial Board of Yearbook, W. A. A., Basketball, Baseball, Tennis. Size slzalves her sbeeelz all siI'Uer fine. Gert's jolly nature and earnest efforts make a. most successful combination. One of her pas- sions is trying to put as much of the dictionary as possible into any literary work of which she is the author. 42 THE LAUREL .1 , , , CHARLOTTE KRAMER G08 Second A venue West Haven, Conn. Glee Club, -Administrative Committee, W. A. A. Fine 'IIICIIIIZCIZS' are flzc mantle of cz fue mind. MARGARET VERONICA LANGER 183 Helen Street Hamden, Conn. Thrift Club, Geography Club CVice-Presidenth, W. A. A., Tennis. To be findusfrious is noble. Although Charlotte is a quiet sort of person Did you ever See Margaret hand in an art who never causes any disturbance, she is a loyal problem which she had not 'L.st carefull taken ' 1 member of our class. She is always ready to , J . y join in with whatever is going on. And say, girls, if you want to know anything about Balti- more, just ask Charlotte. RHETA AUGUSTA LANGE 76 Thompson Street New Haven, Conn. Art Club, Education Club CExecutive Commit- teeb, Orchestra.. Chairman of Art Board, W. A. A., Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball, Tennis. Thou, olz Art, are -my life and joy. Rheta's chief joy comes from working out art problems, and doing it so well that her work hangs in the art room during the whole semes- ter. The imaginative, cut-paper panel may be viewed by anyone interested. from between sheets of wrapping paper? Per- haps her innate tendency for neatness found ex- pression there. INGEBORG LIND R. F. D., No. 1 Branford, Conn. Orchestra, Glee Club CSecretaryJ, Dramatic Club Education Club, Business Board of Class- book CChairmanJ, W. A. A., Hiking, Volleyball, Baseball, Basketball, Tennis. In sports sho did with others vie. Who can think of Lindy without thinking of that little clog step she does during exciting mo- ments of a basketball game? We also remember her as a powerful athlete, a musician and an actress. Quite a versatile young lady! I l I NEW ,Hf1VE.N NORMAL SCHOOL 43 l CATHERINE DESAYLES LOOMIS 622 Campbell Avenue West Haven, Conn. Education Club, Editorial Board of Quarterly, Business Board of Classbook, Art Club, History Club, W. A. A. Much mirth and no madness, All good and 11,0 badizcssf' How many times Kay has made our place in the library line seem less to be despaired of by amusing. us to the point of hysteria while we waited. May the gods reward you with an enor- mous library all your own for this deed of kind- ness. MARY ELIZABETH LURIX 81 Franklin Street Bridgeport, Conn. Education Club, Geography Club, W. A. A., Volleyball, Tennis, Clogging. You must be calm before you can utter oraclesf' Mary is a happy-go-lucky, yet an alarming soul. We'll never quite forget the several in- stances when Mary has burst upon us with, Did you study? We're going to have a test! l FRANCES MATILDA LULKEN 1093 Dixwell Avenue I-Iamden, COIUI- Geography Club I, Thrift Club, Art Club, Art Board of,Year Book, W. A. A., Clogglng, Volley- ball, Tennis, Basketball. To be'i11d1lsfr1'ous is noble, also wise. The class will agree when we say that Frances is a real Worker. She is always willing to do her part when called upon, and does it with a thor- oughness unknown to many of us. ELIZABETH MQDERMOTT 208 Chatham Street New Haven, Conn. Thrift Club, -Art Club, W. A. A., Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis. Look clzcvrfzzlly upon mf'.'-flzou sorsf how diligmzf I am. Betty exemplines just what perseverance and quiet workmanship mean. The mural in the lunchroom utilized much of that perseverance when Betty was working on it, but her ability in mixing colors was clearly demonstrated. 44 THE LAUREL HELEN CATHERINE MCGLYNN 77 Dorman Street New Haven, Conn. Junior Glee Club, Senior Glee Club, Adminis- trative Committee, W. A. A., Tennis, Volleyball, Hiking. lf zzzzzsie be flze ,fond of love. play on, give me excess of if. U Helen's quiet, unassuming manner has Won her the friendship of many girls. She loves music of all types and her favorite pastime is playing the Rhapsody in Blue on the piano. GEM MA MAZZACANE 36 Sherman Avenue New Haven, Conn. Art Club, W. A. A. I'Zl be me1'1'y, free, and sad for nobody. Jimmy , always smiling, never complaining, and always Willing to lend a helping hand, will long be remembered by her classmates, and I am sure that she will not soon forget a certain Junior division picnic. Right, Jimmy ? KATHERINE McKAY 29 Admiral Street New Haven, Conn. Education Club, Thrift Club, Orchestra, W. A. A . Usflldj' is like flze l1en7Jen's glorious sunt. Ka3 ' came to us in her senior year. With her friendly disposition she quickly established a friendship with everyone. Because she likes to study so much, we feel sure that she will make a good teacher. ' EM MA MIGNONE 837 Grand Avenue New Haven, Conn. Thrift Club, Education Club, W. A. A., Bas- ketball, Volleyball, Tennis. The nicest things come in small bundles. Although diminutive in size, Emma turns into a veritable dynamo during a basketball game. VVe sometimes Wonder Where Emma stores up all the energy which she displays at such a time. NEW HAVEN NORMAL SCHOOL 45 ANNA HELEN MILAZZO l I ANNA MARGARET MORIARTY 899 Congress Avenue New Haven, Conn. 49 Maltby Place Negv Haven, Colm. Thrift Club. Education Club. W. A. A.. Volley- Geography Club, T111-ift Club, W. A. A.. Base- ball, Tennis. ball, Basketball, Volleyball, Horseshoe Pitching. ff - ' ' JJ 'z nz lf. ' ' ' I Of use: ons an ez MEM and be llapmnf, f l . . mgg ggrfguialiafgdgglgbegeigpeivgs S1135 321331: Anne is a faithful customer of our lunchroom. pared in any Class at any time and her acquain- and often uses- her five-minute class intermis- tance with our library was Certainly an intimate sions torpantronize lt. As she suixeys the choice Ofle. array, you are sure to hear her exclaim, Oh, I'm so hungry! EMILY MARTHA MOOK Deep River, Conn. Education Club, W. A. A. 'Auzbifion has no rest. Emily came to us at the beginning of our senior year and immediately proceeded to make herself one of us. Being an experienced teacher, Emily was able to contribute a great deal in class, and she was always ready to help us jvhen we needed knowledge and advice. She will be remembered as a real friend. l l l MARGARET MORRIS 53 Thompson Street West Haven, Conn. Art Club, Glee Club. Orchestra, Assembly Com- mittee, W. A. A., Tennis, Clogging, Volleyball, Basketball.. M'irfI1 and joy are forever lzersf' Peg is a never-ending source of merriment at all times. Senior II will always remember how Peg could make its members smile-aloud. We hope you keep your happy-go-lucky smile always. 46 THE LAUREL X K R R l DORIS VIVIEN NEAL 2 Evergreen Avenue Hamden, Conn. History Club, W. A. A., Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis. Good lzunzor is the blue sky io the soul. Thefphrase good-natured seems to have been coined just for Dot . We have never seen her other than in the best of humor, not even when sleeping live-in-a-bed or, worse still, on an army cot. HELYN O'CONNELL 196 Peck Street New Haven. Conn. Thrift Club CPresidentD, Education Club, Assembly Club, Editorial Board of Classbook, VV. A. -A. CSecretaryJ, Basketball, Tennis, Volleyball. If ifs wif, she has if. Helyn, ever-smiling a.nd with an ever-ready repartee, will be remembered as an all-round good fellow , as well as an actress of ability. COh, that Irish wash-womanlj RUTH ELIZABETH OBERG KATHRYN MARGARET O'CONNELL 2982 Main Street Stratford, Conn. t -Assgnbly Committee, Administrative Commit- 8 Ninth Street Derby, Conn' ee iairmanl. Glee Club, XV. A. A., Tennis, Basketball, Xroueybaul GIGS Club, VV. A. A., Basketball. , 1 J: HE.1'f7'CIlIC'.S' are dGlIgCl'0IlS.J Vfhere didayou get tha.t nonchalant air, Ruth? Do intermediate girls in Normal School have it? ' That voice-heard so often. Did you ever see Kay when she didn't have Ah. you come from Stratford, Conn.3 that ex- 3' Smile on her face and 3' cheery Word for every' plains it. Traveling on trains does broaden one, doesn't it? one? She has that something that makes all her work, no matter how hard, seem like play. NEPV HAVEN NORMAL SCHOOL 47 LENA OLIVIERI EDITH OLSEN 18 Minor Street Nexv Haxyen, Conn. 300 Newhall Street New Haven, Conn. I Education Club, Thrift Clubg Glee Club, W. A. TPsychology Club CD, Education Club, W. A. A., A., Basketball, Tennis. enmst Volleyball- The part was aptly fitted and lIUlItl'CIllAl' I am sure cards an C'llfClIlN of life. PC'l'f0f'1'1Ufl-D , . I , . Where a dramatic situation is desired, lied Lena IS Very quiet and calm. She Just can t is always there. Dramatics is literally her mid- be perturbed! It makes us believe that opposites dle name. Her jolly, fun-loving spirit has won attract when We see her with Angelina all the her many friends. time. THELMA ESTELLE OLSEN Quail Street Stratford, Conn. Division Representative, Junior Glee Club. History Club, President of Student Cooperative Association, Education Club, W. A. A., Volley- ball, Basketball. The lofty oak from a small aroru grozusf' Thelma has a singular honor. She is president of the Student Cooperative Association, and you know what that means! We like her for her kind Ways and pleasing personality. .Write to us, Thelma, and tell us how you received your Ph. D. MINNIE OLSHONSKY 120 Greenwood Street New Haven, Conn. Thrift Club, Business Board of Year Book,.VV. A. A., Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball, Clogging. Her wit invites you. We can attribute the popularity which Minnie enjoys to her keen wit, which she can readily display when any occasion arises. It is sure to bring a hearty laugh as a reward, a sure token of an ability very much appreciated by one and all. 48 THE LAUREL HELEN PERLMAN 574 Elm Street New Haven. Conn- Dramatic Club, I and IIQ Glee Club, I and IIS Education Club, Editorial Board of Classbook, W. A. A., Natural Dancing, Basketball. A faithful friend tis better than, gold. Helen is always ready with a warm handshake and a warmer heart. Her crowning glory is her ability to make many lasting friends. She does everything with skill and precision. She has gained scholastic and social success. MARION PETERS 4 George Street Ansonia, Conn. Geography CD. Thrift Club, VV. A. A., Volley- ball, Basketball. Baseball, Tennis. By sporls like flzcsc are all their fares IIC-fflllldfllfy Although she is very quiet and undemonstra- tive, Marion shows her true calibre as basketball center. We didn't know how much she could exert herself until the first time she saved the team from defeat. Q fl ll ill AS J l fl iff l JULIA MARIETTA PHARR ' 1320 Chapel Street New Haven, Conn. Geography Club, Education Club, Editorial . Board of Classbook, W. A. A., Basketball, Base- ball. ' ' Her voice was ever soft. I Julia is one of those girls who has a knack for W getting things done and done well. Her quiet, ,g unassuming manner has made her admired and 'I liked by all. if if lil fi li? if-1 li l- I S i fx tl af? P3 fn l in ' ETHEL HARRIET PIRK 1695 Chatham Street New Haven, Conn. Dramatic Club, Education Club, Division Rep- resentative, VV. A. A., Pianist for Clogging, Ex- ecutive Committee. M1zslc hath charms. v We will always remember Eth as our versa- tile pianist whose music graced many an assem- bly period. Rehearsals bring Eth to school at many a late hour, but she is always on time to play her part. Her contribution to our enjoy- ment is very great. I NEPV HAVEN NORJIAL SCHOOL 49 EMILY MARGARET POLITO 428 Main Street West Haven, Conn. Education Club, Psychology Club, W. A. A., Tennis, Natural Dancing, Clogging, Basketball. True friwzds are the whole world fo an0fI1cr. To the unobservant, Em would seem to be one of the most quiet and dignified of our class- mates, but we who know her well have found under that dignified exterior a subtle wit and love for fun which is contagious. Y MARY EULALIE PRUNIER 68 Bassett Street New Haven, Conn. Orchestra, VV. A. A., Natural Dancing, Basket- ball, Hiking. She has a 1mf1n'al. wise sizzrrrify-A sinzfvlc f1'zrtlzf11I11.ess. Prunes is another one of our more quiet classmates. but she is a loyal friend, as those who know her best can tell you. You will almost always find her busily engaged at something, for she is an earnest and conscientious worker, and we are sure she will make a good teacher. ANNE PORTER 100 Central Street Ansonia, Conn. Division Representative CSenior ID. Glee Club, Orchestra, W. A. A. r X 'T1's the frieizdly heart that has many friends. Did anyone ever see Anne walking-to training schools? No, indeed. She and Chevy were constant companions-, and who among us has not cast envious glances at the few favored ones climbing into the rumble seat? Anne is every- one's friend a.nd is known for her musical ability and her ready wit. ETHYLE ALICE RAISEN 371 Sherman Avenue New Haven, Conn. Art Club, Thrift Club, Education Club, Dram- atic Club. YV. A. A., Basketball, Volleyball, Ten- nis, Baseball. Arz' for G7'f,S sake. One of those quiet and unassuming girls who goes far along the road on study and grit. We realize that Ethyle has quite a mental capacity, but we did not think she was really outstanding until we saw her art work. 50 THE LAUREL DOLORES RAMSEY DORA ROGOFF S0 Bristol Street West Haven, Conn. 11 Clover Place New Haven, Conn- Art Club, W. A. A., Basketball, Volleyball, Glee Club, Art Club, Education Club, Member ' y XI t 1 D ' , T ' , of Quartette, Associate Managing Edltor of Quar- Basebau' clogging A a mga ancmi enms terly, Member of Publications Commrttee, W. A. Better late than never. A., Volleyball, Basketball. About two seconds before a class is ready to They Conquer 7,0110 believe they gan, ' begin, the door opens and in dashes Dolores. She always seems to have it timed Just right. We wonder how she does it. As a classmate, Dubbie has been most agree- able and is looked upon with admiration. She has extraordinary conversational ability. She does intensive and diligent study. We are glad to consider Dubbie as one of our friends. ANGELINA MARIA RAPUANO JENNIE V101-,A RQMANOFSKY 104 Carlisle Street NSW H3-Y'6H, Conn. 226 Commerce Street New Haven, Conn. Thrift Club, Education Club, W- -A. A., Tennis, Glee Club CD, Thrift Club, W. -A. A., Basket- Basketbfluy W011eYba11- ball, Volleyball, Baseball, Hiking, Clogging. No wild eufIzu,fiast C'Zl6I' yet could rest, Dam-el laugh! and bg fW,,eWy, T111 half mankznd 'were like himself p0ssess'd. , , A , v , , . I A Splrlt of fun has Jay . She takes every- .YGTB enthusiastic and demonstrative IS Ange- thing in a free, light-hearted manner. Our lina She IS alxx aus in a hurry and did ou ever troubles alwa s seem li hter after she has heart- 4. , ' LV' , -VZ y y g. see her when she wasn t studying ened us with her happy Optimism. NEIV HAVEN NORMAL SCHOOL 51 IDA SCHNEIDER MILDRED ROSENBAUM 721 State Street New Haven, Conn. 386 Sherman 'Avenue New Haven, COM- Education ciub, Art Club, W. A. A., Volleyball, Glee Club, Quartette, Education Club, VV. A. Tenn1S,ClOggIng. A., Basketball, Baseball, Tennis. ffH0ic' quid and Calm' yd S0 SI.HCUW.,, ff I V' ' ' I ' fl Songs that szupass the nizglifznlgale s m beauty. Idays Sincemty and good Sportsmanship have 1-Mmyf' is Icnoxxvn as the Class niglltingalei Hel. won many friends for her. She is very much in- coloratura voice is greeted with a vast amount terested in UUUSS HUUGUC and C1095 Well in many of joy throughout the school. Has anyone ever SPONS- seen Milly without a smile? It is a pleasure to include her in any group because of her cheer- ful personality. . V VIONA FRANCES ROVVAN DOROTHEA AYNA SCOTT 111 Park Street n Stratford, Conn. 16 Benson Place Fairfield, Conn. Thflft Club, Educatlon Club, W- A' 'A-f VOUGY- Thrift Club Art Club Education Club, W. A. ball' Clogglllg' Baseball, Basketball' Tellllls' A., Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball, Tennis. Her nzamzer 'ZQ'GS.gt255fIljj complying and Good sense, 'which only is a gift of Heaven. ' , Y fnen 3' Dot is a quiet, but hard-workin-g classmate. Babe is one of the jolly group of commuters Our class would be too frivolous without a few from Stratford and way stations. She's the one, serious people in it. Dot is never too serious you know, who's always looking for her Han- to smile, so you see, she isn't a grind, just work- kie . ing hard. 52 THE LAUREL ANNE CECILE SHARRON 159 Chatham Street New Haven, Conn. Thrift Club, Education Club, Social Committee, VV. A. A., Tennis, Volleyball, Clogging. The trouble is small, flzc fuzz ls greaffj Anne needs only a set of colored board crayons to create a picture of which Corot might have been envious if Dutch girls had been his hobby. Anne will also demonstrate the many uses of ordinary arithmetic paper, if she is urged force- fully enough. ESTI-IER GILMAN SMIRNOFF 110 Grasmere Avenue Fairfield, Conn. Glee Club, Education Club, W. A. A., Clogging. Life ik what you make if. Es is one of that rare type of human kind whose presence is agreeable in most places and situations. There is a marked quiet congeniality about her which is very pleasant. Regardless of the fact that Esther awakens at an unearthly hour to get the seven o'clock train from Bridge- port, she can still be cheerful and maintain the traits which have been mentioned. DORIS LOUISE SMITH GERTRUDE SHEEI-IAN 413 Main Street Wesit Haven, Conn. 3- R S t , , Vice-President of Class, Student Cou c'l, Li- D OS? ree New Halen' Conn' brary Committee, Graduation Committgej Edi- Education Club, Thrift Club, W. A. A. torial Board of Classbook, History Club, WHA. A., Basketball, Volleyball, Clogging. U-45 l1fYPPJ y0-lilrky as the livelong day. A rlW9G7'1.1Lg her 'wisdom lightly. ,f .. ,. , How many times we have heard, I don't d ug soufqd v Gert ' eden through those foul' know. Ask 'Dot'. And Dot always knows. rea 9 ll 9916- 2- h21'DD5 -go-lucky soul all the Better still, she is always ready to lendya help- day long, a characteristic which makes her pres- mg giand dflot Only in SCh01aS'fiC things but in V - 1 ,1 . , r H spor s an on committees as well. Her quiet, ence we Come ll lellex er She goes' Mm She al unassuming manner and fun-loving spirit have ways retain this trait. made her loved by all. NEW HAVEN NORMAL SCHOOL 53 E l MURIEL ANN SPANG 115 Nash Street New Haven, Conn. Art Club, Business Board of Quarterly, Mem- ber of Student-Faculty, Committee on Health and Physical Education, W. A. A. CPresidentJ, Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball, Tennis. ln all this world, Fw not a care. We will always remember Mimi as one of the best-natured and jolliest of us all. Imagine not being ruffled when an orange is crushed in your best hat! However, beware when you meet her as an opponent in an athletic event. rl S' s is ifwiri 'x Q-f'1f ,ff x N.. ' P K . v . .. 9 my S K. ELINOR SUDELL 77 Hillcrest Avenue Hamden, Conn. Student Council CSecretaryJ, Art Club CPresi- denth, Thrift Club, Assembly Committee, Admin- istrative Committee CID, Editorial Board of Class- book, Editorial Board of Quarterly, XV. -A. A. CTreasurerJ, Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, Skating, Clogging. So well she acted awry fmrt By tztrnis-iuztlz tlzat 'vifvariozzs ve1'satilzt3'. Elinor is one of the great personalities in our Senior Class. She makes a hobby of being pres- ident or secretary of some organization. Don't you like to hear her read Christopher Robin is Saying His Prayers ? DOROTHY AURELIA STEBBINS 65 Chestnut Street - West Haven, Conn. Art Club CSeniorJ, Glee Club Uunior and Se- niorb, History Club Uuniorb, Education Club CSeniorJ, W. A. A., Tennis, 'Natural Dancing, Volleyball CJuniorJ. A sweet attractive lelnd of grace. Never hurried, never ruftied. Such is Dot , and yet she a.lways seems to get her work done on time. While most of us rush excitedly about here and there trying to get everything in, Dot goes serenely on her way and seems to have a good time as she goes. O f ff MARY ELIZABETH TOBIN 6 Lincoln -Avenue Branford, Conn. Psychology Club, W. A. A., Volleyball, Basket- ball, Baseball, Hiking, Clogging, Horseshoe Pitching. Good-nature is tlzc lacy I0 all our hearts. Little, but oh my, have you ever played against her in basketball or watched her bat a baseball? Full of pep and good cheer, she will long be remembered by her classmates. ,L..,4,.... V ,Y Y f 54 THE LAUREL W - Y l ALICE RUTH TURNER 116 Nolan Street Stratford, Conn. President of Senior Class, Editorial Board of Quarterly, Psychology Club QVICC-PYGS1d6HtJ, Glee Club CLibrarianJ, W. A. A. Wiflz malice toward none and kindness to all. VVho can forget those psychology class discus- sions when we all gazed at Alice in awe at her words of wisdom. Alice is admired for more than her intelligence, because a more consider- ate and sympathetic person there could not be. DORIS ELIZABETH WHITE 85 Grand Avenue New Haven, Conn. Education Club, Art Club, W. A. A., Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball. Consider that I labored not for myself only, bnt for all them that seek learning. When Doris Was a junior she carried a large pocketbook. That is Where she kept Freddy's letters. We all have seen her answering them in a class period. I have heard that these letters are still unpublished. Think of what modern lit- erature is missing. , l l MILDRED ARLINE VVEISBAUER 1530 Boulevard New Haven, Conn. Art Club, Psychology Club, W. A. A., Volley- ball, Hiking, Skating. , lll'l1af is done by night appears by day. Mildred is one of our quiet, conscientious girls, You still Hnd them at this institution ready with some of those I think replies . At times the situation needs them very much. l MARY ELIZABETH WILKINSON 107 Spruce Street Seymour Art Club, Psychology Club, Editor-in-Chief of Quarterly, Student Council, Editorial Board of Classbook, W. A. A., Tennis, Clogging. Gentle and kind and mild than artf' Bettyfs sweet and quiet manner has Won her many friends and made her extremely popular among her classmates, and We believe that she will make a most successful teacher. We also believe-tha-t she will miss that long Walk from the tram to Normal School on cold winter morn- IHSSL W0n't you, Betty ? NEW HAVEN NORMAL SCHOOL 55 I RENA VVILLIAMS 88 Boston Street Guilford, Conn. Glee Club CJunior and Seniorl, Editorial Board of Quarterly, W. A. -A., Basketball, Volleyball, Natural Dancing. And then came one of sweet and earnest looks. Rene is one of the girls who comes from out of town, Guilford being the favored town. She is a hard worker, and one very rarely sees her when she is not occupied with something. We are sure Rena will make a good teacher and we wish her the best of luck. 45 0 4. 1 ' d . 'V v 'sf' if . ' ,av ' Ll. .xt '-,4,,,2' EDITH ZANROTSKY 100 Judson Avenue New Haven, Conn. Business Board of Quarterly, Business Board of Classbook, Student Council, W. A. A. Repre- sentative, Division Representative, Alumni Com- mittee, Art Club, Education Club, W. A. A., Yol- leyball, Basketball, Baseball, Natural Danclng, Tennis. The perfectest herald of joy. 1 Can anyone withstand the appeal of Edye's' magnetic personality? It is unanimously decided that her charm and wit are fatal. However, Edye has her serious moments in which she dis- plays her scholastic ability, especially her art. 1 Y 7 N f S fx! 'll Q 'Vi Affgj 4 . C Q 5 XQQQ4 J x I Jgtfgoj: 25,SJ4?::l4 gpg! ,stiff .'r!,-u T :ll 'gk'J2.Nk'-.-I ll A N4 A SW id- bmi- X -144 155654 4-Jlll IXXN1. WEN! -7 . ki..-n '17 bf i!! 'AM I '. i if ig' 'Ts 9 - ' rztt 022- ' -N 'I ,Q'1 'ff 5 .9 f N V W .1 S hr? Q Y .I v ' I 3 I f . z 1 -X 1 , i w 5 l . ' w ,Q lf L x n n 1 1 r 1 ' ,w u ,, lv iw , 'Q X 1 II iz ,4 I4 x 1 5 1 nu 4 L . F? i , 3. my I ' i 1 - I H I W' E i lg' w w 4 X , ! Q n T A 1 1 K i i I A 1 K I N mmwmm IM THE LAUREL CLASS POEM What means this graduation Which fast is drawing near? We look with hope and gladness Not unalloyed with fear. It means that we are parting To tackle tasks alone. lt means the end of school days here To start schools of our own. In our two years of study, just what has helped us most? It isn't books or lectures, Gr marks of which to boast. It isn't simple precept, Nor principle, nor rule. It isn't Talks to Teachers Nor Rugg's Child-Centered School These all have helped, 'tis certain, But Methods change with time And these ideas, tomorrow, May seem the blackest crime. What we shall cherish longest When books are filmed with dust Are friendships we have made here, Counsel of those we trust. We may forget some methods, Some subject matter, too, But deeds and words of kindness Will live a lifetime through. Precepts put into practice By people true, sincere, Have been the greatest lessons, That life has taught us here. Let's take these memories with us To our rooms next year, Where we will try to practice The knowledge we've gained here. As teachers, let's remember That the kind of lives we live VVill make for more impression Than the sage advice we give. Now, as the time approaches, For us to say Farewell', To our dear Alma Mater, And all who in her dwell, CHARLOTTE DOWD NEW HAVEN NORMAL SCHOOL 59 CLASS HISTORY In autumn our thoughts perhaps sub-consciously become filled with the passing of nature's beauty. We have seen the flowers, lovely in their bloom, finally fade and die. And thus we have seen the leaves become shrivelled and swept down to the earth, leaving the trees hare, but sturdy and strong, able to stand the buffs of the cruel winter winds. We may compare the passing of nature in winter with the closing of our Normal School life which comes with the approach of Commence- ment. VVe, the class of 1931, like the flowers, have been buds and blossoms and now are passing g therefore, we may reminisce and think of the glorious history of our lives in the Normal School. On September fourth, we walked up the steps of the Normal School, feeling somewhat timid and looking around for familiar faces. However, the warmth and friendliness of the reception committee immediately put us at our ease. The com- mittee led us to the assembly hall, where we registered and were informed of our schedule. We were welcomed by Mr. Ade, our principal, who formally christened us the class of 1931. VVe were informed that Miss Seabury, who was also new to the school, would be our dean. Soon we became involved in the social activities of the Freshman VVeek Program. Under the guidance of one or two kind seniors, we were taken on a tour of the three training schools. At an assembly, we were made acquainted wth the various clubs and activities at the normal school. In the afternoon the juniors were invited to a picnic by our senior sisters. This event was to have been conducted out-of-doors, but because of unfavorable weather conditions we had to remain inside. Despite this change in program, a merry time was had by all. After this our classes were begunin earnest. On Thursday evening, September 26, 1929, we attended a formal reception given by the faculty to greet the new teachers and the entering students. At the Hallowe'en Party which was held on October 31, all the students were allowed to display their creative ability in selecting novel costumes. Many girls won prizes for the originality of their dress. It was unanimously agreed that a most delightful time was had by both the faculty and students. Soon after school had started our Glee Club was organized under the able leader- ship of Miss Jones. Une of the outstanding activities in the brilliant career of the Glee Club was the Chinese operetta, The Feast of the Little Lanternsu. At last the time had arrived to embark upon the great enterprise for which we had come to the normal school. The first training period seemed like a dreadful ordeal, or like a mythical dragon swooping down upon us. However, we survived and decided that it was fun, but it included hard work. According to the traditions of the school, the seniors entertained at teas for the juniors, and the juniors reciprocated. Festive and colorful gowns were made even more lovely by the glow of the candle light. It was delightful to see the friendly faces over the teacups. When Santa Claus came to New Haven, he did not neglect us. In fact, he per- sonally visited us at our Christmas party, which was a very successful and enjoyable affair, due to the hard labor of Miss Leary. The various clubs of the school held several formal dances, at which long flowing gowns were seen. Unusual male voices were heard along the halls. All cares were cast to the four winds. Young potential teachers waxed flippant. The juniors and seniors inaugurated a new custom in the school. A W. A. A. luncheon was given, and under the leadership of Miss Foley and Mrs. Ludgus, this affair proved to be an outstanding event of the year. This did a great deal to l 60 THE LAUREL strengthen the bond between the students. Under the direction of Frances Smirnoff ' ' ll the We participated in and enjoyed the W. A. A. pep songs. The food, especia y flaky biscuits, was very delicious. During the Commencement VVeek activities, we little juniors were helpful as ushers and decorators. On june seventeenth, the frnal meeting of the seniors was held in the form of a baccalaureate service under the leadership of Mrs. Ludgus. T h ext ear we who had been little, timid juniors became the superior and e n y , dignified seniors. Remembering our own experiences as juniors, we assumed the role of big sisters to the little freshmen and acquainted them with the customs of the school. At a formal reception our little sisters were introduced to the faculty. We were not allowed to forget that we had entered the teaching profession, for upon our return, half of us were sent to the training schools to gain more experience in teaching. A new and most successful idea was initiated into our school. Our chapel ser- vices were given over to the various members of the student council. These pro- grams added to our assemblies the variety which is the spice of life. In the meantime, appointments had been made to the Classbook. The business board attempted a new profession rather than that of teaching. They displayed their powers of salesmanship in securing advertisements, while the editorial board, behind closed doors, tried to find something complimentary to write about their classmates. VVe are now looking forward to our Commencement Exercises with the elections for the various committees. Gur class play, She Stoops To Conquer , written by Oliver Goldsmith and directed by Miss Hays, proved to be a huge success. We now go forth more fully equipped to accept and give of those ideals which have been set up for us by our instructors. Loving memories of the two years which we spent in the Normal School will long remain with us. l Q P-bl .. al r ALBERTA KEAN HELEN PERLMAN. 0 1 3 6 ll . NEW HAVEN NORMAL SCHOOL 61 CLASS WILL Know all men by these presents that we, the class of 1931, of the New Haven State Normal School, being in a sound state of mind do make, publish, and declare this our last will and testament. After the payment of our just debts and the expenses of our executors we give, devise and bequeath as follows: To Mr. Ade, our principal, our sincerest admiration and a bronze statue of the u1111H11tCH1C1'1H as a reward for his promptness. To Miss Seabury, our dean, our deepest gratitude for her understanding help during two years in the Normal School and a new office large enough to house the lost and found department. To Miss Hart, our promise to instruct our pupils in the wisdom of making sound investments. To Miss Harty, a large tiling cabinet in which to keep her ocean of ma- terial . To Miss Hays. our class summaries to be used as models for the freshmen. To Miss Leary, a pair of heavy wooden shoes to be worn in the training schools and our promise not be lead the line outf, To Miss Merry, our promise to surely try a free-art period. To Miss Jones, a collection of the latest popular records to be played for music appreciation. To Mr. Neff, a place on the staff of the New Haven Public Library. To Mr. Houston, our thanks for our visit to Oak Street School and our promise to apply the laws of learning to our writing instruction. To Miss Schack, a bulletin board all her own. To Miss Cox, a satisfactory set of library rules. To Mrs. Clayton, a brand-new kerosene cloth. To Mr. Russell, a new Austen. To Miss Chase, a truck to carry bridge tables. To Mr. Brown, a medal for his everlasting patience with us in sight-singing and music theory. To Mr. Schnelle, a place on the literary staff of College Humor . To Miss Bassett, our units on Early Colonial Life and our Colonial Kitchen. To Miss Pelz, a pair of high heel sneaks. 62 THE LAUREL PERSONAL BEQUESTS 1. I, Anne Sharron, bequeath a whole bag full of my artistic skill to Anne Dwyer. 2. I, Ethyle Raisen, bequeath to Helen Smith my ability as a playwright. 3. I, Eleanor Hoyt, bequeath my ability as a hostess to Edith Beard. 4. I, Winifred Cavanaugh, bequeath my locker key to Mil McNamara Qif she can find itj. 5. I, Angelina Rapuano, bequeath my ability to study to Esther Levine. 6. I, Doris White, bequeath my unique giggle to Dot Milesg guard it carefully. 7. I, Mary Funaro, leave my noise-making ability to Peg Tierney. 8. I, Muriel Spang, bequeath an 18-day diet of eskimo pies and cream puffs to Dot Lyons. 9. I, Esther Friedenson, bequeath my daily shower to Kathryn Maher. IO. To the Freshman Class we bequeath the bottoms of the basketball nets, the holes in our gym socks, the mural in the lunch room, and our places in the training schools. ELINOR SUDELL HELYN O'CoNNELL. NEW HAVEN NORMAL SCHOOL CLASS PROPHECY The Magician speaks some secret words And taps thrice on the Hoor, Then suddenly I find myself In the year nineteen fifty-four. I glance around and soon I see All my Normal School classmates, And I hasten to discover how they Have been treated by the fates. To my surprise I learn that few In the teaching profession remained, But many in various other fields Have renown and honor gained. Anne Sharron is a chorus girl Headlining on Broadway, VVhile her partner, Mary Gill, Takes good care of their pay. Rheta Lange is a politician And is trying to get some votes. Gemma Mazzacane down in Africa Is selling overcoats. Grace Howard on the street corner Sells apples by the peck, While Claire Cassidy scales buildings And is just a nervous wreck. Dot I-Iorbal and Rose Grillo Professional football play, Wliile Angelina Rapuano Is a dancer blithe and gay. Bertha Iaspersohn is manager Of a Punch and Judy show 3 While Ida Schneider helps her- Collecting the money, you know. Helen McGlynn, in a Finishing school Explains what is taboo, And then she asks in tone severe, Do you understand, girls? Do you Fi' Esther Friedenson at the North Pole Is running an ice cream stand, And trying to convince the Eskimos That it's everywhere in demand. Emily Mook in Deep River, I see, Is breeding Arabian horsesg And Thelma Olsen, a dignified judge, Is granting many divorces. Mildred Conlon sells cough syrup and quotes, In a truckload, not a cough. Anna Ignace has gone goofy Over miniature golf. Marion Peters from the ranks has risen And is one of the training teachers. THE LAUREL Mary Kennedy, a baseball fan, May be found upon the bleachers. In Gay Madrid is Goldie Albert Having the time of her life, While Charlotte Bunnell, who is married, Is engaged in domestic strife. Ruth Bristol, a psychiatrist, Is diagnosing ills In Edith Olsen's Mental Home, But she's not prescribing pills. Now we're ready-to go to Florida, And there Gert Sheehan we find. She's just had two proposals And can't make up her mind. Dorothy Booth, in a country school, Asks the year in which Rome fell, And up pipes little Johnnie Jones, I know but I shan't tell. Helen Anderson is a dentist And painlessly pulls teeth. Edith Zanrotsky is a lawyer, With an office on the floor beneath. In Hollywood, Anne Fitzgerald, A great movie star has become, While Mary Gainty's the maker Of Gainty's Glorious Gum. Emily Polito, a great author, Is vacationing in France. VVinnie Cavanaugh owns a florist shop And sells all kinds of plants. At the Metropolitan Opera House Milly Rosenbaum sings. Eva Adams has her ups and downs Testing new bed springs. In far Pasadena is Elinor Sudell. She's been chosen the Queen of the Roses And Emma Mignone is a famous sculptress She models new styles in noses. Milly Weislnauer is quite flightly. She's an aviatrix of renown. Helyn O'Connell married a prince And looks well in a crown. Dora Rogoff, over the radio The bed-time story tells. The kiddies love her fairy tales Whicll have no parallels. Charlotte Kramer writes and sells ' Approaches for lesson plans, And Josephine Armeno is busy Making designs for Japanese fans. In front of Einkel's Grphan Asylum Stands the matron, Ruth herself, NEW HAVEN NORlllAL SCHOOL While Doris VVhite, as a crooner, Has put Rudy on the shelf. Gladys Keeley has married a millionaire And is very happy indeed. Betty Wilkinson, over in India, Is teaching the heathen to read. Florence Haynes a reform school runs For wayward lads and lasses. And here we find Eleanor Clock- But she,s teaching some of the classes. Ellen Demosthenes gives dancing lessons, For which she has no scruples. While Julia Pharr and Katherine McKay Are two of her best pupils. Dolores Ramsey every weekend Flies to Spain to keep a date. But as usual with Dolores, She always gets there late. Dot Barrettls raising cucumbers and spinach, Shels certainly some farmerette. Mary Funaro, in her primary school, Is teaching the Greek alphabet. Carmela Avitabile's a poetess, She makes up rhymes and verses. While Margaret Langer and Ruth Oberg Are very capable nurses. True to the profession is Mary Bernay, She's dean of a boy's school. Ethel Raisen, in Atlantic City, Is running a swimming pool. By inventing a bladeless knife Evelyn Cutler's made her fame, And Adeline Amarante is successful Selling the Ping Pong game. Dorothy Botwick has tried tree-sitting, And an endurance contest has won. Lena Olivieri is the owner of a bakery, Her food is second to none. Grace Donahue is in the foreground Making her stage debut. Ethel Howarth is now being seen In The Taming of the Shrew. Alice Turner coming up the road Is seen to chew and munch, And around her mouth there's All that's left of someone else's lunch. Upon a little rostrum there, Where everyone can see, Our own Marion Bernstein Raves about the library. THE LAUREL But what is this? It seems Some trick deceives my sight. I see Dot Donovan and Alice Kaiser in a fight. I see Dot Neal, Peg Morris, And Katherine Loomis too- They're hurrying to eat their lunch Before the noon hour's through. Rena Williams, there in wild distraction Overturns her ink. On being asked a question, Muriel Spang stops to think. Now Helen Gillen, thrown down By her boyfriend, begins to sob and weep While Eleanor Hoyt tiredwith life, Is resting fast asleep. Wild strains of jazzy music Are floating through the air, As Lavina Cesare attacks The piano in its lair. Then suddenly a blair is heard Which pierces near and far. It's Ann Porter playing with The horn on her new car. And Kay,, O,CO11HCll,S eloquence Supplies the crowds demand. While Babe Rowan accompanies 011 the orange in her hand. The brilliant Tony Donning With her customary care Is combing out the ringlets In her brilliant auburn hair. And now the doubting seniors All assemble in a band To hear Professor Diana give a Unit-all well planned. There H. Casey and M. Casey are Working with all their might. Of course it is a thesis That must be done tonight. Alberta and Helen are planning A trip to sunny France. But Esther Smirnoffs staying To water the Normal School plants Esther Burke, as always, Keeps her unfailing wit. While the pair Smith and Stebbins Make the long and short of it. NEW HAVEN NORMAL SCHOOL Del-Trancesco, DeLieto, and Cretella Are still applauding for Celentano. Or course, you know she was The Normal School soprano. Marge Kirk still wanders In late I iind, and Helen Fishman is writing Stories of a special kind. These various scenes now fade from sight, And I find myself back where I started, Happy to learn what each will be doing Long after we shall have parted. DoR1s SMITH BETTY VVILKINSON CLASS CHARACTERISTICS Done Most for the School-Esther Friedenson Most Likely to Succeed-Thelma Olsen Hardest VVorker-Angelina Rapuano Most Dignilied--Thelma Olsen Best Dancer-Marjorie Kirk Social Light-Eleanor Hoyt Class Baby--Anne Moriarty Lunchroom's Best Customer-Muriel Spang Best Athlete--Ingeborg Lind Class Nightingale-Mildred Rosenbaum Class Comedian-Anne Porter Most Serious-Florence Haynes VVittiest-Helyn O'Conne1l .Iolliest-Ethel Howarth Most Versatile-Elinor Sudell Fastest VValker-Ruth Oberg Most Lovable-Dorothea Donovan Best Natured-Helen Gannon Cutest-Mary Funaro Noisiest--Mary Funaro THE LAUREL CAN YOU IMAGINE Dot Donovan wearing a hat ? Esther Burke walking quickly? Margaret Hussey walking to a demonstration? Sperry Diana having nothing to say? Frances Lulken without her brief case? Ingeborg Lind not taking part in athletics? Helen Gannon out of patience? Thelma Glsen not cooperating? Muriel Spang with a boyish haircut? Rose Cohen remaining passive during a heated discussion? Doris White staying in school if she has no classes in the afternoon? Tony Donning in a bright red dress? Helen Fishman forgetting to do her homework? Mary Gainty without Anne Fitzgerald, and vice versa? Betty Wilkinson making a great deal of noise? Dora Rogoff being shy? Esther Friedenson forgetting to eat? Alice Turner without her sunny disposition? Grace Donahue receiving an F ? Mary Gill missing a ball? Helyn O,Connell worrying? Ellen Celentano refusing to sing? Mary Funaro a wall flower? Elinor Sudell with a loud voice? This school without William? NEW HAVEN NORMAL SCHOOL 69 ANECDOTES OF ANIMATED WOLCOTT Talk about excitement in little towns! VVe received our full share in our ad- venture at Wolcott Center. The fun all started at the very beginning of the jour- ney to Mrs. Homewood's boarding place. Since the roads were covered with ice and snow, we were forced to travel rather slowly. Upon our arrival at Wolcott Center, we came to a steep grade coated with ice. The car, whose gears had been shifted into second, rolled down the hill. Try as we might, the car absolutely refused to climb that grade. An observant farmer informed us that it was only a ten minute walk to the Homewood House. So, joyfully, we descended from the auto, grasped our overladen suitcases, bade our parents adieu, and walked nonchalantly along. But not for long! The worst was yet to come! We slipped and slid, our suitcases in the lead. Dusk was fast ap- proaching. What with our cold and benumbed limbs, and the strangeness of it all, we were ready to give up. VV e felt completely stranded and isolated. Suddenly, out of nowhere, came the friendly bark of a dog, breaking the stony silence of the night. Regaining courage at the sound, we strode pluckily on. ln the distance gleamed the light of a friendly lantern which guided us to our new abode. Mrs. Homewood ushered us into a cozy livingroom. The attitude and living conditions of the Homewood's inspired a feeling of rest and comfort. Supper over, we spent the evening eating homemade fudge and tracing the ancestors of Mr. Homewood to Louise May Alcott. After that we were conducted to a neat and simply-furnished bedroom, within the privacy of which we could talk to our heart's content. Upon awakening the next morning we went through the usual routine of pre- paring for school. At school, we were greeted by a substitute-a pleasant young woman who had never before taught in a country school, but who had had five years' experience as a teacher in city schools. This greeting was followed by a question most embarrassing to us, Are you two of the pupils in this school? To her astonishment, we replied that we were students from the New Haven State Normal School. Classes were conducted in the usual manner with the pupils showing a great deal of responsibility and cooperation in the sharing of the several duties. Near dinner time we discovered that we had forgotten to bring our lunch. We were horrified for fear we would have to fast until supper. Imagine our joy upon finding-out of the clear blue skies-the much coveted lunch on a shelf in the entry. This was due to the kindness of Mrs. Homewood who had sent it with one of the eighth grade pupils. On Wednesday, we arrived at school expecting to find the substitute, Mrs. Dris- coll, but to our surprise, the regular teacher had returned. After the usual routine of the school day, we went home. We had no sooner eaten our supper and started on our homework, when sud- denly br-r-r-r-r! the telephone rang. James, the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Home- wood, being nearest the phone answered it. His next words were: Hurrah! the school's burnt ! Mrs. Homewood, with eyes popping out of her head, said What! Hurriedly snatching our coats, and leaving our overshoes and gloves behind, we dog-trotted to the scene of disaster. Since Wolcott has a tire depart- ment but no water, Mr. Warner called the Waterbury tire department to protect his adjoining property. lt seemed as though the entire town of Wolcott had turned out to witness the devastation of the little old red schoolhouse. Besides some paper and the books which we had brought home for our lessons, all that was saved was a little tin cocoa cup belonging to Teddy Attwood of the First grade. If you are one of those people who thinks there is very little excitement in the life of a country inhabitant, you need only to call to mind our thrilling experience. MARY E. LURIX HELEN G1-gR1AK. 70 THE LAUREL FLANDER'S DISTRICT Did you ever go to Flanders District? If not, you don't know what you've missed. ' We started out to follow the directions given us at the Normal School. We tried all the roads in the vicinity of Flander's School. Finally we arrived atthe friend- ly, homelike abode where we hung our hats and coats and began a delightful week. Mrs. Grooman led us upstairs. At first the room looked forbidding, but after we unpacked our wardrobe and spread all our trinkets on the dresser, it began to look natural. After we had met the family we climbed the carpeted stairs with a kerosene lamp for company. I reached inside the room and hunted around for a fraction of a second to find the electric switch. Then we felt foolish and had a good laugh. The next morning what a grand and glorious feeling we had as we strolled down the red clay road. We remembered what we had eaten for breakfast and won- dered where we ever put it. At home we never eat any breakfast. VV e marveled at the thought that our bed was made. VV e couldn't imagine ever getting up at home in time to make the bed. We wandered on speculating as to the character of the children and the personality of the teacher. Two boys passed on a bicycle. Several children went past in an automobile. A large group of children came from the opposite direction, each one carrying his lunch in a bag similar to the ones we were carrying. VVe entered the little white school house and found Miss Miller there to greet us. The note tacked to our desk told us what was to be done during the day. When we weren't watching a fascinating unfolding of lessons we were busy prepar- ing materials for the teacher. We could see at once that it would be easy to teach these chidren because they were so considerate. The day flew by, interrupted here and there by recesses and lunch hour. Four o'clock came. The children did their duties and went home. After we had put our work on the blackboard for the next day, we had a little talk with the teacher Finally we strolled back up the road wondering if there was any mail for us. When we arrived, everyone welcomed us as if we were real members of the family. The aroma escaping from the spacious stove made us scurry upstairs, calling back, Well be down in a Jiffy ! MARION G. HOOKER. NEW HAVEN NORMAL SCHOOL A PEDAGOGICAL FACTORY A tourist asks, What building is that That stands on the corner nearby ? Oh that, say I, is a factory Whose products rate most high. The Workers within have tools most keen, Inspired by psychology, With which they mold most carefully The future citizenry. Habits, and skills, and attitudes, Appreciations too, These are the products pedagogical Of New Haven Normal School. UNITS DoRoTHY BOTWICK. Said the Unit of Wide to the Unit of Small, As they lay in the desk drawer together, Pray, what is your aim? Have you interest or fame? Are you Indian, Fur, Fish or Feather ? Said the Unit of Smalln to the Unit of Wide, Don't ask me, I've disgraced my mistress! Big brother, I'm sick 5 Call the doctor, be quick! For I've broken my center of interest. CHARLOTTE Down 71 72 THE LAUREL JoKEs Miss Ho-rbal Cwhile in the countryj : Where can you wash here P I-Iousekeeper: In the springf' Miss Horbal: I asked you where-not when. Prospective teacher: Name the kinds of fish that are caught in' Canadaf, Bright pupils: Cod, herring, salmon, haddockf' QTeacher listing them on the board. Progpective teacher: I can think of another beginning with h , Bright pupil: Oh! I know, hemlock. Teacher: That's not the one I had in mind, but yes! hemlock Qas she writes it on the board.j Robert was heard by his mother using language of which she did not approve. 'fRobert, she cried, don't you dare use such language. I'm ashamed of you. Why mother, replied the bright boy, f'Kipling does. He does P replied the mother, Well, don't you play with him any more. Teacher fdisplaying a picture of Washington Crossing the Delawarej : Who knows the name of this picture ? . Voice in the rear: I dog it's f'Sit down, You're Rocking the Boat. Teacher: I am very disappointed in the way your son, jimmy, talks. Only to- day he said: 'I ain't never went nowhere' . jimmy's father: I-Ie said that? Why, the young whelp has done traveled twice as far as most kids his size. . Teacher: Now class, look at the board, while I run through it quickly. Anne Porter: Someone has stolen my car. ' A friend: Gosh, isn't it awful? These antique collectors will stop at nothing. - Teacher: What happens if you brushlyour teeth a great deal? Pupil: The toothbrush gets dirty. -, The kindergarten teacher has to make the little things count. - I A. modern child, seeing a rainbow for the first time: What's it supposed to acl- vertise, Dad P 11? 1? 'El K MM UE l f A l x x 3. 1 '. w , , w D l 4 74 THE LAUREL STUDENT COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION The Student Cooperative Association was organized in 1928. The main purpose of this organization, as stated in the constitution, is to organize and guide the so- cial activities and to promote the general welfare of the school by the cooperative efforts of all members of the student body. The work of the association is ad- ministered by the Student Council which is made up of three departments: execu- tive, legislative and judicial. The executive committee is comprised of the administrative, welfare, social, as- sembly, and newly organized library committee. These committees regulate the care of the building. They also plan the assembly programs and the social calen- dar. The legislative department is composed of the officers of the executive organiza- tions and committees together with representatives from the various divisions. The most important work of this department during the past year was the compiling of the first Freshman Handbook in the history of the school. The judicial department consists of the officers of the Student Cooperative As- sociation and the president of the Senior Class. It is the duty of this body to judge and sentence any cases of misdemeanor which may arise in the student body. The officers for 1930-31 are: President, Thelma Olsen, Vice-President, Anne Dwyer 5 Treasurer, Helen Smith, Secretary, Elinor Sudell. NEW HAVEN Nozeimt SCHOOL 75 J rx fuk f i4 4,,7,?f-f .rfvhf-w Ufy2ff ' v tg ,a W' V'-wwf? '--,- V'.5v1M-,G ' 'Fwy' . ,,- :few 9' f , 3 , W,,, !7g,,,,g 45 1 if.: ,, ,. ,Z iff,..V,fW:. ,ff If W ' 0 . ,J - .. .Q lf-W MW W-' :M -f ., T ' ' 572 ,, .M .ML - f f . . f .A .. , ,, . .- ,al--,z + 1 ,,,n,ff., - ,, , . f fi JXP WW ' I WJ 'W'?E3Mf5WW Yi' IW VW' '13 ,lf 0922 337 ?'P'Wx'f'4 5 C Q , . , ,,- K g,r'f4fV,w. jfgjxzy 534' f .fy 'f 1 ,L ,Ayn ' .gg f, , f . . gi- f 1 -.gum ,gm 1, .f Q, ., , ai- f -X, - -f ,f 1.1 f ...Wm , f - f, 41. ff', f . 'Q I ,V C., .3 2 f J .,mw,i?.f.N.?..-1, ,W THE ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE Gul' school is the home of many practices which become more treasured as the years pass. The Assembly Committee is one of the traditional organizations which have been in existence for some time. It consists of four members, three of whom are chosen by the students, and the chairman who is appointed by our principal, Mr. Ade. Serving us during the past year we had Elinor Sudell, Ruth Oberg, and Helen O'Connell elected by the student body, and Grace Donahue appointed chairman by Mr. Ade. The committee has worked hard to bring us splendid programs. We feel that this year it has made the Assembly live up to its name of a Student As- sembly. Students from the different clubs and organizations have cooperated splendidly and brought us commendable programs. Besides having a student par- ticipation program, we have also had outside speakers. These Thursday Assem- blies have been meetings enjoyed by everyone. l i THE LAUREL THE ART CLUB The purpose of the Art Club is to provide an opportunity for engaging in acti- vities which cannot be carried on during regular class hours. This year the activities have included the making of leather billfolds, two sketch- ing trips, and a trip to the New Haven Hospital to see the mural decorations. Tn Qctober the club held a sale ot Japanese prints and novelties which was very successful. The pewter demonstration given by Mr. Wfiseltier was of interest not only to the members of the Club but also to the teachers of the training schools. Qur dance which was one of the First functions of the year was enjoyed by all who attended. This year for the first time the Club is otifering a prize of two dollars and Hfty cents to the fifth grades of the training schools for the best pottery work, and an- other prize of the same amount to the sixth grades for the best work done in soap sculpture. These prizes will be awarded at the Art Club Assembly which is to be held sometime during March. The Club is planning to hold an exhibition of the work which has been done dur- ing the year sometime during the spring. The regular monthly meetings are held on the second Monday of every month. The officers are: President, Elinor Sudellg Vice-President, Anne Dwyerg Secre- tary, Xvinitred Cavanaughg Treasurer, Helen Smith. NEW HAVEN NORMAL SCHOOL THE DRAMATIC CLUB Under the capable leadership of Miss Hays, the Dramatic Club has had a very interesting year. The Club, which originated for the purpose of fostering a greater interest in dramatics, has adequately fulfilled its mission. Not only does it help to develop latent dramatic talent in its members, but it also offers opportunity to its members for coaching and directing plays. At each monthly meeting a one-act play is given which is always warmly received by the audience. A very entertaining play joint Owners in Spaini' was 'presented before the entire student body during one of the Thursday morning assemblies. Judging by the response the play was a success. The officers for the years of 1930-1931 were: President-Elinor Sudell Vice-President-Mildred McNamara Secretary-Esther Friedenson Treasurer-Margaret Tierney THE LAUREL THE EDUCATION CLUB In the autumn of the senior year the Education Club was organized under the direction of Miss Leary for the purpose of making contact with outside educational activities. The following officers were elected: President, Margaret Casey, Secretary Marion Bernstein, Executive Committee: Helen Casey, Chairman, Dorothy Bar- rett, Mary Gibbons and Rheta Lange. Trips have been made to various educational centers. The club visited the Spire- worth School, a school for deficient children, the Crippled Children's Room at Zun- der School, and the Eyesight Conservation Class at VVebster School. It has been planned to make trips to the Citizenship Night School Class at Commercial, Fair Haven Training School, Fair Haven Junior High School, Cannon Nursery, Oak Street School and Simeon Baldwin School. Through the visits that have been made, the members of this club have gained a more sympathetic understanding of the mentally deficient children, the crippled children and the children with defective eyesight. It is hoped that as much will be gained from the future trips as has been gained from the trips of the past. NEW HAVEN' NORMAL' SCHOOL 79 THE GEOGRAPHY CLUB The Geography Club was created for the enjoyment of additional extra curricular activities pertaining to geography. The officers are: President, Anne Gibbonsg Vice-President, Marion Hookerg Secretary, Anne Dwyerg and Treasurer, Mary Cody. Th membership of the club is open to any student who is interested in this field. The social committee, with the aid of our faculty advisor, Miss Chase, planned many features of interest for the entertainment of the members. The Club made three trips for outside study-to the weather bureau, to the Sagal-Lou Farm, and to West Rock. Sketches of other lands and a Christmas party constituted special programs arranged for the meetings. The most important event of the Geography Club is a dance given for the purpose of raising funds to carry on the activities of the club and for the Ruth M. Root Memorial. THE LAUREL THRIF T CLUB Even through a season of hard times the Thrift Club has enjoyed a prosperous year. In accordance with our motto, to spend as well as save wisely, we sent ten dollars to aid the Community Chest in its work for relieving distress. lindeavoring to promote thrift in the rising generation, the club again awarded a prize to the sixth grader in the training schools who Wrote the best essay on thrift. The annual dance is again to provide a social favor in the school life. More formidable events still to take place are the Thrift Club Assembly, which will call forth oratorical talent, and the Dressmaking Contest. At this latter affair dresses made by members of the club will be displayed and judged by faculty members. The officers of the Club are, Helyn O'Connell, presidentg Gladys Kceley, vice- presidentg and Florence Haynes, secretary-treasurer. l I l NEW HAVEN NORMAL SCHOOL 81 GLEE CLUB N Ofhcers: President, Ellen Celentanog Secretary, lngeborg Lind, Librarian, Alice Turner, Assistant Librarian, Bertha Iaspersohn. The Senior Cflee Club was begun last year as the junior Glee Club under the supervision of Miss Laura jones. This year it has continued its work under the leadership of Mr. Brown. The Club has played an important part in our school. In the spring of last year, The Feast of the Little Lanterns , a Chinese operetta, was presented. The Glee Club has also favored the school with many interesting assembly programs and has helped to make various social affairs en joyable. VV ith the help of Mr. Brown as musical advisor, the Glee Club furnishes many musical selections for the commencement activities. This organization for two years has fully enjoyed the work under the leadership of these two able directors, Miss Jones and M rQ Brown. 9 THE LAUREL WOMENS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION As as organization embracing the entire student body, the W. A. A. endeavors to provide activities for every member of the association. VVhile the seniors have par- ticipated in practices. it has devolved upon the freshmen to carry on the tournaments in both volleyball and basketball. Incidentally, the new style blue gym suits have contributed much to the appearance of the game. Although they are extra-cur- ricular activities, skating and hiking have been very popular this year. In the spring the XV. A. A. hopes to present baseball. tennis, and track. Tourna- ments, some of which will be held on Parent's Day of Commencement VVeek, will decide winners in these events. On this memorable day the work of the clogging and natural dancing classes will be demonstrated. Continuing their endeavors to promote the welfare of the student body, the W. A. A. has provided showers, which were placed in the locker room. Last year's association presented these to the school and they were first used this year. Dr. Prohaska was the guest speaker at the W. A. A. Assembly. His topic was Feet and Healthn, and was further emphasized by a display of shoes in the gym. Socially, too, the VV. A. A. has been prominent. The bridge of February 27 was a most enjoyable occasion and has left us all with a desire for the speedy coming of the annual spring banquet. This year's officers are. Muriel Spang, President, and I-Ielyn O,Connell, Secre- tary. The Freshman officers are Geneva Pike, Vice-President, and Edith Beard, Treasurer. NEPV HAVEN NORMAL SCHOOL THE QUARTERLY The first issue of the New Haven Normal School Quafrferly was published in 1930 under the guidance of Mr. Neff, the faculty adviser. The purposes in initiat- ing this activity were to keep the alumni in touch with the school and to print articles of interest to students and alumni. The circulation of the Qzu11'fe1'ly has greatly increased since the first issues, and has caused much favorable comment. The staff for 1930-31 was as follows: THE EDITORIAL BOARD Betty VVilkinsOn, Edif01'-1.11-CfII'0f Dora Rogoff, Associate lllaizagiizg Editor ASSISTANT EDITORS Sara Cooper Elinor Sudell Mary Gill Alice Turner Catherine Loomis Rena Williaiiis BUSINESS BOARD Esther Eriedenson, Business Manager Agnes Cretella, Associate Business M aizczgez' ASSISTANT BUSINESS STAFF Marion Bernstein Ethel Howarth Margaret Casey Muriel Spang Helen Fishman Edith ZaH1'O'ESky FACULTY ADVISOR Mr. Jesse C. Neff THE LAUREL THE ORCHESTRA j The Orchestra, which was organized by Miss Laura C. jones in 1930, is still maintaining its record of usefulness in various school activities. Performances have been given at various times in the assembly. The Armistice program was especially enjoyable. with the orchestra as an added attraction. One of the crowning events of the orchestral year was the playing at the Alumni bridge. The personnel of the orchestra is as follows: Pianist, Ethel Pirkg assistant pian- ist, Mary Prunierg first violins, lngeborg Lind and Mary Sogang second violins Rheta Lange and Anna Sogang third violin, Katherine McKayg trumpet, Bessie Shindell, Bb clarinet, Bertha jaspersohng and drum, Margaret Morris. Not only has the audience enjoyed the performances given, but those who have been in the orchestra have thoroughly enjoyed the Work with our able director, Miss jones. . We hope that in future years this organization will continue to exist and give many more enjoyable performances. ' .2 , , NEW HAVENS NORMAL SCHOOL .' 'lun QA '..,w,vW T-I4 11' 253, 0 z 5 3 I L Q -W .4 .,,,,P WMWWW., ,,.d,,..,,, ,,,W,,, . v' Y H' '7f'Mff , ,ls ,- 1 ., ax ',fff,ff7Q ,,...Q-fn-7' f L7 5. U ' ' ,. ,qi . . 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In t 3. -A Group of Normal Lights 4 5. G 1 . A Frolicsome Trio. A Good Time Was Had by All. Resting After a Hard Morning. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. En Route to a Demonstration. Over the Bounding Main. A True Friend. School in Yifilcott. A Fair Milk Maid of Flanders. Drawing Vifater at Flanders. I 4 THE LAUREL mf .. if -9' ,L 593 2 V l ' ' 9 2 .fi f, Q- I I ' -2, ,. :j.f:5,f,,,,A ,V v . , ,- . A, Y xp, H., , . xg., :V g -4 5 5,5132 - 1 , uf ' , . ,, -, Q ' 4 4 if-A, i,, ' hay 'Aki msg, , HELEN DURKIN ELLEN CELENTANO RUTH FINKEL ,Q 6 J , E 3 X I : xx Q4 x rf lg ESTHER BURKE EDITH HOFFMAN HELEN FISHMAN fp. , fy -I, 222 FH , Nj HELEN GANNON DOROTHEA DONOVAN ELINOR SUDELL MURIELSPANG , ,, ff BEULAH KAMMER SPERRY DIANA NEW HAVEN NORMAL SCHOOL 37 X . ,l N V - E. JA Q ' . x gg X gf :O fa N--4-x 4f:.. ,. . 2 ' h EE.- f 4 '-ZA-12.1. 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