Westfield State University - Tekoa Yearbook (Westfield, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1931 volume:

3 0386 0026 0141 4 We, the Class of 1931, in sincerest appreciation and grateful remembrance of all the help rendered us in advancing toward modernism dedicate this Tekoa to our faculty advisor THERESA J. LAMMERS I am Mount Tekoa. For ages uncountable I have been the silent guardian of Westfield and its river valley. From the Bible was I christened. From my rugged summit the eyes of Indian chieftains scanned the surrounding lowlands. I have stood unchangeable while wild animal creatures and untamed human life roamed up and down my valley. Sternly I watched the invasion of the white man, and my heart could find no love for him. But he conquered impassable obstacles — dense forests gave way to his homelike houses; the red men became his friends; gleaming rails carried him fast across the miles; the power of the river whirled his mill wheels; delicate wires flashed his invisible message to waiting friends; schools educated his children that they might work more wonders in the ages to come. All this did I see the white man accomplish in the river valley. Slowly I grew to love the red man ' s white brother because of his mighty brain and creative power. Still I stand, the silent guardian of the valley and the town. Suns rise and set again; flowers blossom and fade away; tides wash in and go out to sea; human life hums and is still; but I — I am steadfast, and in my heart dwells love for the well-being of my valley. I am Mount Tekoa — the silent watcher. He built even Bethlehem, and Etam, and Tekoa. — II Chronicles 11 :6. And Joab sent to Tekoa and fetched thence a wise woman. — II Samuel 14:2. Courtesy Class of 1923. ft %t w f SJ ' Wr « Wit i NORMAL SCHOOL FACULTY Charles M. Grace Fickett Edward R. Hawley Theresa J. Lammers Raymond G. Patterson Gladys F. Pratt Frances Roberts Thomas C. Sawyier Louise E. Snow Martha M. Tobey Charles B. Wilson, Ph.D. Mrs. Alice W. Winslow Ida R. Abrams Esther St. Clair Russell, Ph.D., Principal History of Education, Literature, Psychology Public School Music, Chorus, Music Appreciation Health Education, Hygiene, Physical Education History, Written English Library, Library Instruction Temporary Instructor — Literature, Psychology Penmanship Fine and Industrial Arts Arithmetic, Oral and Written English Geography, Science Principles of Teaching, Supervision of Observation, and Practice Teaching Secretary Assistant 0n leave of absence February to June, 1931. TRAINING SCHOOL FACULTY George W. Win slow, Principal, Augusta M. Tappan Ella G. Wallace May T. Grant Edith M. Robbins Eliza Converse Florence V. Nichols Bertha A. Kuralt Louise P. Wade Florence P. Axtell Marjorie M. Williams Clara W. Leyonborg Jeanette H. Rosengren Mrs. Katherine H. Cole Viola E. Bettinger Elsie E. Carlson School Management and School Law Sixth Grade Sixth Grade Fifth Grade Fifth Grade Fourth Grade Fourth Grade Third Grade Third Grade Second Grade Second Grade First Grade First Grade Kindergarten Mundale Rural School Wyben Rural School Dr. Mary C. Clune 10 DR. MARY C. CLUNE Mary C. Clune: Born in Springfield and has always lived there; prepared for college with Latin, Greek, and lots of mathematics, and then went to Westfield Normal School and loved it — the school and the faculty, too, without exception; enjoyed all the classes, especially those in history, geography, and psychology; graduated from Westfield Normal School in 1908; served as student waitress at the Triennial Alumni Meeting in 1907, liked the looks of the alumni, and has attended every triennial alumni gathering since; served as vice-president of the Westfield Normal School Alumni Association from 1925 to 1928, and as president from 1928 to 1931; went to New York University summer session in 1908, acquired the habit, and has since spent many happy summers studying at Columbia or teaching at New York University; spent two full years at Smith College, one year at Columbia University, and one and one-half years at Clark University; received B. S. degree at Columbia in 1912, M. A. degree at Smith College in 1917, and Ph. D. degree at Clark University in 1922; was a fellow in history at Smith College in 1916-17 and a fellow in anthropogeography at Clark University in 1921-22; incidentally brought up a young brother and a niece; traveled in Europe in 1914 and in 1923; spent several summers in Canada; chief recreations are hiking, swimming, reading, and studying foreign languages — French, German, and Italian; is keenly interested in religion, world peace, current events, and foreign relations; single and hopes to remain so; present position, head of history department at Technical High School, Springfield; blessed with a father who until last year shared in all studies and aspirations; at present is State chairman of American Legion Auxiliary; member of Springfield College Club, National Council of Geography Teachers, New England History Teachers ' Association, Foreign Policy Association, Hi-Y, and several alumni associations; fellow of Clark Geographers and of Association of American Geographers. A DEGREE COURSE AT WESTFIELD FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS A new four-year course for the preparation of junior high school teachers is to be offered at the Westfield Normal School in September, 1931. The degree offered on completion of this course is that of Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. in Ed.), and will be conferred by the Department of Education. It is planned to offer advanced study in four fields. One of these will be in English and Literature, in which opportunities will be given for advanced study of English prose, poetry, and drama, in addition to special study of the junior high school curriculum. A second field will be that of mathematics, in which courses will be offered in college algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, in addition to special courses dealing with junior high school levels of work. A third offering will be that of the social studies, in which attention will be stressed on the modern tendencies of fusion and correlation of studies, and a broad background of history, geography, and civics will be required. A fourth opportunity will be that of science, in which special preparation will be given in junior high school general science as well as in its related fields of physics, chemistry, botany, and zoology. Applications for entrance to this new course have been received ever since it was first announced, and it appears to be a popular course. Since this is the first time that such a course has been offered in western Massachusetts, it will make oppor- tunities for students who would otherwise be denied the privilege of preparing for junior high school teaching. 11 r 35 « H w 12 Ellen M. Shea Springfield She ' s -pretty to walk with, and nitty to talk with, and pleasant, too. to think on Characteristic — Sweetness One of the prettiest and most lovable members of this class. W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); Commuters ' Club (1) (2) (3), Secretary (1); Glee Club (1) (2) (3), Vice-President (1), President (2); H. X. K. (2) (3); Minstrel Show (1) (2) (3); Operetta (1) (2) (3); Chairman Program Student Council Prom (2); General Chairman School Dance (3); (Mass President (3); Student Council (3); Hockey (2) (3). Ruth F. Field Sheffield The first duty of a woman is to be pretty Characteristic — Demureness Not so quiet as she seems — watch out! Dickinson Hall (1) (2) (3); House Committee (1) (2) (3), Chairman (2) (3); Student Council (2) (3); Class Vice-President (3); Basket- ball (1) (2) (3); Bridge Club (2) (3). Jean M. Valentine Holyoke Characteristic — Efficiency Our efficient, hard-working secretary for two years. Dickinson Hall (1) (2) (3); House Committee (2) (3); W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); Bridge Club (2) (3); Class Secretary (2) (3); H. X. K. (2) (3); Chairman Graduation Committee (3). Jeanie A. Provost Westfield She was so skilled; she could divide A hair ' twixt south and southwest side Characteristic — Brilliance Reliable, and of an uncanny accuracy in every- thing she does. Commuters ' Club (1) (2) (3); W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); Glee Club (2) (3) Operetta (2) (3); Hockey (1) (2) (3); Art Club (3); H. X. K. (2) (3) Class Treasurer (3); Decoration Committee School Dance (3) Business Manager Tekoa Staff. 14 Marian A. Agan— Polly Westfield Lad) whose bright eyes rain influence Characteristic — Business ability Responsible for a large part of the work in making this Tekoa possible. W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); Glee Club (1) (2) (3); Commuters ' Club (V (2) (8); D. O. A. (3); Chairman Decorating Committee Commuters ' Dance (3); Debate (2); Advertising Editor Tekoa Staff. Josephine H. Balick — Jo Westfield .1 shy face is better than a forward heart Characteristic — Giggles One who puts over her giggles through the use of mob psychology. Commuters ' Club (1) (2) (3); Minstrel Show (1) (2) (3); W. A. A. (1) (2) (3), Recording Secretary (2) (3); Chairman Invitations W. A. A. Dance (3); Chairman Program W. A. A. Dance (2); Snap- shot Editor Tekoa Staff. Esther M. Bartlett Westfield She captivates with song and winning icaj Characteristic — Lovely voice Our most talented prima donna, whose singing we all enjoy. Commuters ' Club (1) (2) (3); W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); Minstrel Show (1) (2) (3); Mondolin Club (1), President (3); Glee Club (1) (2) (3); Librarian (2); Operetta (1) (2) (3); Baseball (2); Chairman Music Committee Class Prom (2). Jane C. Brennan — Janie Ludlow A girl we love for what she is Characteristic — Loyalty Quiet and rather shy, but delightful in personality. W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); Commuters ' Club (1) (2) (3); Operetta (2); Art Club (1) (2) (3);H. X. K. (2) (3); D. O. A. (2) (3); Baseball (1) (2); Hockey (1) (2) (3); Basketball (1) (2). Marion Childs Huntington She was ever precise in promise-keeping Characteristic — Frankness To be honored for her readiness to serve in any worthy cause. W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); Commuters ' Club (1) (2) (3); Baseball (2). 15 It M Martha I. Clark — Mart Dalton know a trick north two of that Characteristic — Cleverness Refreshing and original in a number of ways. Dickinson Hall (1) (8) (3); Bridge Club (2) (3); W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); H. X. K. I S ; Art Club (1) (8); Baseball (2); D. O. A. (8) (3). Adele M. (one — Dell North Wilbraham Softly speaks and sweetly smiles Characteristic — Good temper The owner of an expression of unusual sweetness. Commuters ' Club (1) (2) (3); Glee Club (2); Operetta (2); W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); H. X. K. (2) (3); Class Prophecy. Doris E. Corcoran — Corky Springfield Joy rises in me like a summer ' s morn ' Characteristic — Dancing eyes An excellent president, the commuters declare. Y. A. A. 1 2) (S ; Commuters ' Club (1), President (2) (3); Min- strel Show ( 1 2 9 ; Student Council (2), Secretary (3); Chairman Decorations Y. A. A. Dance (2); Chairman Commuters ' Dance (3 ; Costume Committee (3). Mary E. Crean— Doc ' Westfield ' All its mystery, ' she said, ' Is plain as day to me ' Characteristic — Athletic ability Our class athlete, the perpetrator of many a dark stunt. Commuters ' Club (1) (2) (3); Y. A. A. (1) (2) (3), Treasurer (2); Glee Club (8) (3); Minstrel Show (1) (2) (3); Art Club (3); Base- ball (1) (8); Basketball (1) (2 ) (3); Hockev (1) (2) (3); Head of Base- ball (8); Head of Hockey (2); Head of Basbetball (3); Operetta (2) 3); Publicity Y. A. A. Dance (2); Decorations School Dance (3); Sport Editor Tekoa Staff. Catherine P. Donahue — Caty Albany Her air, her manners, all who saw admired Characteristic — Poise Face, voice, and eyes are all expressive of her thoughts. W. A. A. 1) (2) (3), Recording Secretary (1); Commuters ' Club (1) (2) (3); Glee Club (2) (3); Class President (8); Student Council (2), Secretary (2); Chairman Class Prom (2); Minstrel Show (1) (2) (3). 16 Katherine I. Foley — Kay Springfield To know her is to love her Characteristic — Impulsiveness Changeable in disposition and interesting in per- sonality. Commuters ' Club (1) (2) (3), Vice-President (2) (3); W. A. A. (1), President (2) (3); Hockey (1) (2) (3); Baseball (1) (2); Basketball (1) (2); Art Club (1) (3); Minstrel Show (1) (2) (3); Costume Com- mittee (3); Chairman W. A. A. Dance (2) (3); Commuters ' Dance Committee (2) ; Chairman Fashion Show (3) ; Decoration Committee (lass Prom (9); Photo Editor Tekoa Staff. Gwendolyn R. Hanbury — Gwen ' Westfield True merit, like a river, the deeper if i , the less noise it makes Characteristic — Constancy The possessor of a charming smile. W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); Commuters ' Club (1) (2) (3); Minstrel Show (1); H. X. K(2); Squib Editor Tekoa Staff; Costume Committee (3). Margaret T. Hayes — Peggy Springfield Thinking is an idle waste of thought Characteristic — Innocent expression A mischievous spirit whose appearance belies her inclinations. Commuters ' Club (1) (2) (3); W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); Minstrel Show (1) (2) (3); Art Club (3); Baseball (1) (2): Basketball (2); Publicity W. A. A. Dance (2) (3); Mandolin Club (1) (3); D. O. A. (2) (3;; Debate (1) (2); Forum (3); Chairman Inter-Normal School Debating League (3). Irene J. Hoff — Hoffie Holyoke All sensible women indulge in a little nonsense Characteristic — Seriousness A puzzling person whose avowed seriousness is not always in accord with her behavior. Dickinson Hall (1) (2) (3); W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); Hockey (2); Class President (1); Student Council (1); Bridge Club (1) (2), Treasurer (3 ; Glee Club (2); Operetta (2); H. X. K. (3). Edna E. Johnson — Eddie Southampton The glory of a firm, capacious mind Characteristic — Knowledge Always ready with the right answers. Commuters ' Club (1) (2) (3); W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); Glee Club (2) (3), Secretary (2); Operetta (2) (3); Student Council (2) (3 Treasurer (2) (3); Chairman Music Committee Student Council Prom (2); Baseball (1) (2); Graduation Committee (3). 17 Lydia A. Kasewurm — Lyd Westfield Whence is thy learning? Hath thy toil O ' er books consumed the midnight oil? Characteristic — Self-confidence Always very tall, of course, and always very self- possessed. W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); Commuters ' Club (1) (2) (3); Glee Club (1) (2) (3); Operetta (1) (2) (3); Basketball (1) (2); Baseball (1) (2); Hockey (1) (2) (3); Minstrel Show (1) (2) (3). Janice E. Kerr — Jan Medford The voice so sweet, the words so fair As some soft chime had stroked the air Characteristic — Vocal ability A girl whose voice is as clear in ordinary conversa- tion as in singing. Dickinson Hall (1) (2); Commuters ' Club (3); W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); Glee Club (1) (2) (3); Bridge Club (1) (2). Chairman (2); Art Club (1); Class Dance Committee (1); D. O. A. (2) (8); Operetta (1) (2) (3). Alice C. Kingsley — Al Westfield Curioitser and curiouscr! Characteristic — Pleasantness May at times be persuaded to introduce one to the Red Queen or the Cheshire Cat. W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); Commuters ' Club (1) (2) (3); Glee Club (1) (2) (3); Operetta (1) (2) (3); Art Club (1); Baseball (2). Grace M. Knox Huntington Her checks like apples which the sun had ruddied Characteristic — Quietness Country air is beneficial to the complexion, we think. ( ommuters ' Club (1) (2) (3); W. A. A. (1) (2) (3). Mary K. Kuczynski — Kash Westfield The woman that deliberates is lost Characteristic — Good sportsmanship Friendly in disposition, and popular with all who know her. Commuters ' Club (1) (2) (3); Minstrel Show (1) (2) (3); Art Club (1) (3); W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); Glee Club (2) (3), Treasurer (2); Oper- etta (2) (3); Mandolin Club (1), Secretary-Treasurer (3); Hockey (2); Basketball (1) (2); Baseball (1) (2); Head of Basketball (2); Head of Hiking (3). 18 Helen R. Labrovitz Springfield She is calm because she is the mistress of her subject Characteristic — Friendliness Always finds out how to do a thing before she tries to do it. W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); Art Club (1) (3), Secretary (1) (3); D. (). A. (1) (2) (3), Vice-President (1), President (2) (3); H. X. K. (3); Commuters ' Club (1) (2) (3); Student Council (1); Debate (2); Minstrel Show (1) (2) (3); Operetta (2); Chairman Decorations Class Dance (1); Decoration Committee Student Council Prom (1 ); Head of Tennis (2); Hockey (1) (2) (3); Graduation Committee (. '  . Mary R. Linehan Westfield Vivacity is the gift of unman Characteristic — Flow of conversation Among our most gifted and busy conversationalists. W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); Hockey (3); Commuters ' Club (1) (2) (3); D. O. A. (1) (2) (3); H. X. K. (2), President (3). Florence A. Lownds Southwick The mildest manners and the gentlest heart Characteristic — Artistic ability A girl who possesses real talent in the artistic line. Commuters ' Club (1) (2) (3); W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); H. X. K. (2) (3); Art Club (1) (3); Minstrel Show (1) (2) (3); Hockey (1) (2) (3): Baseball (1). Elizabeth McDonald — Lib Willimansett A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance Characteristic — Wit A girl who has real ability for acting comedy parts. Commuters ' Club (1) (2) (3); Glee Club (1) (2), Secretary (3 ; W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); D. O. A. (3); Minstrel Show (2) (3); Hockey (1) (2) (3); Baseball (1) (2); Operetta (1) (2) (3); Joke Editor Tekoa Staff; Class Will. Clarice E. McGowan Holyoke Fashion is the science of appearances Characteristic — Good taste The most fashionably dressed girl in the school. W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); Commuters ' Club (1) (2); Dickinson Hall (3); D. O. A. (1) (2) (3), Chairman (2) (3): Art Club (1) (3); Bridge Club (3) ; Hockey (1) (2) (3) ; Head of Hockey (3) ; Class Prom Com- mittee (2); W. A. A. Dance Committee (2); Social Editor Tekoa Staff. 19 Virginia I. Mallory Westfield Pleasure has its time: so, too, has wisdom Characterist ic — Industry An industrious worker, but also a pleasant com- panion. Commuters ' Club (I) (2) (3); W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); D. O. A. (1) («), Treasurer (3) ; H. X. K. (3). Rose M. Mihalek Westfield The coquette — all ' s oue to her Characteristic — Winning ways With smiling lips and wistful, pensive eyes. Commuters ' Club (1) (2) (3); W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); Minstrel Show (1); Glee Club (2) (3); Operetta (2) (3); D. O. A. (2) (3); Hockey (3); Decoration Committee Class Prom (2); Art Club (1). Dorothy T. Miller— Dot Holyoke Good humor only teaches charms to last Characteristic — Smiles The possessor of an unusual voice, which is often marveled at in chorus periods. W. A. A. (1) (2) (3), Vice-President (2); Commuters ' Club (2) (3); Glee Club (1) (2) (3); D. O. A. (2) (3); Operetta (1) (2) (3); H. X. K. (3); Hockev (3); Class Will. Corinne W. Mitchell — Connie Medford To all a friend Characteristic — Cordial manner A girl whom every one knows and likes. Dickinson Hall (1) (2) (3); House Committee (1); W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); D. O. A. (1) (2) (3); Debate (2); H. X. K. (2) (3); Glee Club (2) (3); Operetta (2) (3). Gwendolyn E. Morgan — Gem Springfield To those who know thee not: Xo words can paint; To those who know thee: Know all words are faint Characteristic — Cheerfulness One who has done a very great deal for her class. Commuters ' Club (1) (2) (3), Treasurer (1); Minstrel Show (1) (2) (3); W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); D. O. A. (2) (3); Art Club Vice-President (1), President (3); Glee Club (1) (2) (3); Operetta (1) (2) (3); Hockey (1) (2) (3); Baseball (1) (2); H. X. K. (3); Tekoa Staff (1); Editor-in-Chief Tekoa Staff. 20 Ethel F. Olesak Westfield Patience and gentleness are power Characteristic — Quietness Very fond of whispering in that quiet way (during classes) . Commuters ' Club (1) (2) (3); Minstrel Show (2) (3); W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); Glee Club (2) (3); Class Will. Rose Ominsky Holyoke Larger ships may venture more, But tiny boats should stay to shore Characteristic — Small size Sometimes tripped over by persons of height and dignity. W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); Operetta (2); Dickinson Hall (1) (2) (3); Bridge Club (2) (3 ; D. O. A. (1) (3); H. X. K. ,2, (Sj. Elizabeth M. Pattison — Lib Springfield Those hollows in her checks? They are but dimples Characteristic — Dimples A li ving example of the reasons why dimples are attractive. Commuters ' Club (1) (2) (3); Minstrel Show (1) (2) (3); W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); H.X. K. (2) (3). Vera G. Pillsbury — V Mittineague Calm and unruffled as a summer sea ' Characteristic — Amiability One whose temper is never lost, and whose calm good humor always remains the same. Commuters ' Club (1) (2) (3); W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); D. O. A. (£) (3 ; Minstrel Show (1) (2) (3); H. X. K. (2) (3); Club Treasurer (2). Marian A. Pomeroy — Bobby Westfield Art needs no spur beyond itself Characteristic — Versatility A participant in many things of widely different nature. W. A. A. (1) (2) (3), Vice-President (1); Commuters ' Club (1) (2) (3); Minstrel Show (1) (2) (3); Operetta (2); Art Club (1) (3); D. O. A. (1) (2) (3), Treasurer (2); Basketball (1) (2) (3); Baseball (1) (2); Hockey (1) (2) (3); Student Council (2); Chairman Decorations Student Council Prom (2); Chairman Decorations Class Prom (1); H. X. K. (8); Head of Archery (3); Art Editor Tekoa Staff. 21 Ariel P. Saunders Holyoke Some seek the song and dance While I pursue forgotten lore Characteristic — Studiousness The most conscientious, studious girl in the class. Dickinson Hall (1) (2) (3); W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); D. O. A. (1) (2) (3), Secretary (2) (3); H. X K. (3); Bridge Club (1) (2) (3); Class Treasurer (1). Bessie E. Smith Springfield Music washes from the soul the dust of every-day life Characteristic — Dancing ability naractenstic — uancing anility A girl of many accomplishments, among which playing the piano and tap dancing. are Commuters ' Club (1) (2) (3); Hockey (1) (2) (3); W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); Basketball (1) (2); Baseball (1) (3); D. O. A. (2) (3); H. X. K. (2) (3); Glee Club (1), Treasurer (2), President (3); Minstrel Show (1) (2) (3); Operetta (1) (2) (3); Decoration Committee Class Prom (2) : Class History. Florence A. Smith Westfield Kindness has resentless charms Characteristic — Kind heart Without doubt, the most obliging of any girl in our group. . A. A. (1) (2) (3); Commuters ' Club (1) (2) (3); Minstrel Show (1) (2) (3); Art Club (3); H. X. K. (2). Elizabeth E. Sullivan — Betty Holyoke The secret of success is constancy of purpose Characteristic — Ambition Clever, friendly, and a good mixer. Dickinson Hall (1) (2) (3); W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); D. O. A. (2) (3); Bridge Club (2) (3); House Committee (2); H. X. K. Secretary (2) (3). EVALENA M. TABER Westfield All her excellences stand in her so silently, as if they had stolen upon her without her knowledge Characteristic — Literary knowledge An excellent student, too, especially in literature. Commuters ' Club (1) (2) (8); Y. A. A. (1) (2) (3); H. X. K. (2) (3) Hockey (3); Class Prophecy. 22 Ruth F. Thompson Holyoke Those who have light in themselves will never revolve as satellites Characteristic — Dependability A girl with a natural talent for leadership. Dickinson Hall (1) (2) (3): House Committee (1) (2); W. A. A. (1) (2) (3); Student Council President (2) (3): H. X. K. (2); Bridge Club (1) (2) (3). D. O. A. (1) (2) (3): Katherine G. Werner — Kay Lenox Thy modesty is a candle to thy merit Characteristic — Modesty Usually found working on treasurer ' s reports. Dickinson Hall (1) (2) (3); W. A. A. (1) (2) (3), Treasurer (3); Glee Club (1) (2) (3); Operetta (1) (2) (3); Bridge Club (2) (3); H. X. K. (2) (3); Graduation Committee (3). Former Members Hazel L. Agambar M. Thelma Alley Isabel L. Atwell Frieda E. Bozenhard Rita M. Carmel Lulu A. Hamilton Evelyn M. Hayden Olive Rhoades Anna Gluskin Agnes R. Glynn Hazel M. Shirtcliff Faith Snow 23 WESTFIELD SONG When twilight shadows fall, Bringing on the night, Fond memories we ' ll recall Filled with pure delight, Memories of Normal School And of comrades true; Praises we ' ll sing to you, Dear old Westfield Normal School. Chorus Dear Westfield Normal School, For you we ' l l dare and do, Finest in all the land, Ever by you we will stand, And ' till we meet once more Far on that distant shore, We ' ll sing forevermore, Dear old Westfield Normal School. Harriet Klahn ' 27 SENIOR CLASS SONG ' 31 Although we ' re leaving Westfield Normal, We ' ll remember you. Memories ever loyal will join in with thoughts so true. Here with teachers always helping, here with classmates, too, Yet we ' re leaving now forever, but We ' ll remember you. And to-day as we go out, our hearts are with you here; This class of ' 31 still stands loyal through the year. The Unknown stands and beckons to us as we journey on, But Au Revoir and not Good-bye for We ' ll remember you. B. Smith ' 31 24 CLASS HISTORY — 1928 — The doorway of Modernism was opened to a group of bewildered and anticipating freshmen. We were strange to each other and yet we were bound by a thread which was to encircle us many times before we completed our explora- tion of this house of mysteries. Was this house really like a closed book waiting for us to open it and explore within? Swiftly passing through the hall, we stood on the threshold of Room 1928. Entering, we met Dame Modernism face to face. This was a three-year course; new trends of modern education were showing their heads; our class was the first; so march on. Our first adventure found mortified freshmen peeking through Harold Lloyd glasses, displaying green bows around their humble necks, and tipping brown derbies a la Al Smith deferentially to the illustrious Seniors. However, it is always darkest before dawn, and soon we were dancing gaily at our first Get- Acquainted Party. One after another activities tumbled down on us from Proms, Operetta, 25 and Minstrel Show to the day when all the Sister Seniors left our little house. The year offered to the cause of Modernism the first Triangular Debate carried on by the Normal Schools of the State. Then, too, 1928 will always hold memories of the Freshman Dance, the first activity that we could call our own. — 1929 — As another year rolled by introducing us to our new Room, we found ourselves in a rather unique position; we were by name and position Juniors and Seniors. Time, however, was of no consequence for we were swept through the endless festivities. Halt! One step forward! The Commuters in their on- ward march, inspired by Modernism, danced into history with the first Commuter ' s Hop. What? — No, we cant be leaving this room so soon? Although th is is goodbye, yet thoughts of our last room draw us as if a magnet to — — 1930 — Poised, dignified, magnificent — Seniors! Our last step toward our goal. Looking down we find three steps of stairs: Seniors Juniors Freshmen Ready to step forth, we pause long enough to visit the last room in our little house. Reminiscing upon the whirlwind of festivities, the Inter-Class Prom stands forth, the acme of Normal School dances. Standing upon the threshold, we gaze upon a different world. All former familiar objects have taken on a new aspect; we ' re alone in this modern world. What we have to face and find is still ahead. The march is on! Shall we go for- ward or backward? As graduation draws near, Westfield Normal School grows dearer; we realize its possibilities, its opportunities, its broadening influences, and its successes. Our progress has been so constant that it has escaped our notice until now. The Pres- ent finds us ready, ambitious and eager to fulfil our debt for what Westfield Normal School has given us in Service. Helen Labrovitz Bessie Smith 26 We, the undersized, being of insane mind and infirm body, do bequeath, give over, relinquish, surrender, and, in general, hand out to the insignificant ones who will follow in our illustrious footprints the following unique possessions: — Article I. — To Dr. Russell, an institution which shall be self -governed, thereby allowing the faculty complete freedom from arduous tasks of trying to control future perspiring Normalites. Article II. — To Miss Lammers, a set of traffic lights which will automatically direct the marching orders and facings. Article III. — To Mrs. Winslow, sufficient copies of Sinclair Lewis ' latest novel, The Niceties and Decencies of Life, to supply the incoming, uncouth, embryonic teachers. Article IV. — To Mr. Patterson, an inexhaustible supply of newspaper clip- pings on the Wickersham report and the gangster activities. Article V. — To Miss Snow, that beautiful modernistic painting, Cabbages at Play, over which so much furor has been created recently. Article VI. — To Miss Tobey, a checking account in the Farmers ' Trust- Co-operative-Savings Bank in East Jallope. Article VII. — To Dr. Wilson, the Mundale jungle stocked with the rarest specimens of insect life. Article VIII. — To Miss Pratt, a metronome for the exclusive use of Seniors with enough nerve to try to conduct Chorus. Article IX. — To Miss Fickett, a rocket ship and jumping belt for use when she investigates the planet Mars. Article X. — To Mr. Hawley, a set of invisible batons to go with every suit. Article XL — To Miss Roberts, the folk-lore of the Mississippi Valley and a pamphlet on How to Remember Names. 27 Article XII. — To Mr. Sawyier, a dictagraph to preserve his Spagettysburg address given at the beginning of each spend-man-ship recitation. Article XIII. — To Mr. Winslow, a personally autographed life-sized picture of Old Man Campbell to place before him when eating some of Mrs. Winslow ' s home-made soup. Article XIV. — To Miss Abrams, television apparatus to check up on absent students. Article XV. — To Miss St. Claire, a manual for future reference and to assist Seniors to decipher Dr. Russell ' s notes. Article XVI. — To Mrs. Loker, a can of Campbell ' s soup in recognition of service rendered in providing sustenance for starving commuters. Article XVII. — To the Freshman Class we leave the inscrutable sphinx-like calm of the Seniors when reading report cards. Article XVIII. — To the Junior Class, one pound of Chinese tea for the social hour with Mrs. Winslow on every Monday and Friday afternoons. Article XIX. — Ruth Thompson leaves to Annie Donald her far-reaching arm with which to ring the bell in study hall. Article XX. — Ellen Shea bequeaths to Gertrude Cady her spirit of good fellowship. Article XXI. — Edna Johnson leaves to her successor as treasurer of the Student Council her ability to collect extra nickels. Article XXII. — Mac McDonald leaves to Babe Manning her power to soothe the faculty with humorous impersonations. The Class of 1931. Witnesses : — Elizabeth McDonald Ethel Olesak Dorothy T. Miller Corinne W. Mitchell 28 CLASS PROPHECY What could be so rare as a day in June with the world before you? What to do on this holiday was the next decision to make. Suddenly I felt an urge to renew my acquaintance with my old classmates of twenty years ago. Pressing a button, I had my Harveris canopus whiz around to my front door. This was a 1948 commercialized model, meteoritic, brake-equipped, guaranteed to travel toward Zenith or Nadir at the sizzling speed of thirty miles per second. I jumped into my asbestos suit and careened recklessly toward Celestial Avenue. Suddenly a crash made me throw the anchor into the air. Going astern to see what had happened, I saw that a similar sky-craft, piloted by Marian Agan, had crashed into the end of my craft. I found she was using pressure to sell tickets for the inter-planet game of sky-polo. When I learned that many of my former classmates would be present at this contest, I purchased a ticket. As I neared the scene of action, an air-traffic officer giggled a tri-treble note at me, which I learned much to my dismay meant: Go ahead! It was none other than Jo Balick, who, at last, had commercialized her giggle: Treble 1 — To left; Treble 2— To right; Treble 3— Ahead. I found a parking place and anchored, only to have a two-dollar fee collected by Eddie Johnson, who had lost none of her adeptness in collecting money. Stretching before me was the eight-mile playing area, which was roped off. The speedy milk-white Pegasuses ridden by the Crean All Stars were in line ready to battle the Kuczynski Crack Xavierites who were riding coal-black Pegasuses. These fine winged steeds were the handsome products of Florence Smith ' s stables on the planet Xavier. Training my linescope on the players, I felt a thrill of pride, for I recognized on both teams several of the Westfield Normal School stars. Let me see. There was Lydia Kasewurm, beside her Florence Lownds and Connie Mitchell ; on the other team Jean Provost and Rose Ominsky , as speedy as ever. A blare of trumpets drew my attention to a draped stand at the farther end of the field. It seemed that the new inter-planet Pharix, Ruth Thompson, was arriving. Her recent marriage to the Pharaoh of the Bayon-ette Realm had en- titled her to this high rank. Kay Werner, a page, volunteered this bit of news. Since the air polo was to continue for a week, I waited to see only the first breathless quarter, and then off I whizzed. As I piloted old Harveris canopus back into space, I realized that the collision had harmed the engine, for she was unmanageable. Within a few seconds I found I could no longer steer and down- ward she plunged and with a splash entered the great Aquatic Regions. I thanked the gods that service had perfected modes of travel beneath the sea. As I was passing an oceanic elevator, a hand was placed on my shoulder. Turn- ing I saw Ruth Field beckoning me into the elevator which she piloted. She told me that I must not fail to stop one and a half miles down to see the Lorelei dancing chorus. This I did and was amazed to see before me, arrayed as stunning sirens, our own Ellen Shea, Jean Valentine, Clarice McGowan, and Mary Linehan. A solo sung by Esther Bartlett told me that Esther had still retained the charming quality of her voice. A clear bird-like trill made me look toward the right, and there on a rock sat Rose Mihalek, whistling. The Volatile Vigoroso, under the capable leadership of Bessie Smith, was snappy music. Peg Hayes was play- ing the first Glissando and Ethel Olesak was blo wing on the watercress wheezer. Tearing myself away from the joyous scene, I wandered on. My attention was caught by a building, which I found to be a school. Imagine my surprise when, peeking in, I saw that two of the teachers were my old classmates, Al Kingsley and Vim Mallory. As I was about to enter, I met Grace Knox coming out the door. She explained that she was school nurse for the Aquatic District. I had tea 30 with the three of them, then decided it was time to be returning to solid ground. I took off on an Octopus express and arrived in Westfield at two o ' clock. Wondering if the Normal School had changed during the last twenty years, I hurried there. My curiosity as to who the professors were made me look into the different rooms I had known so well. Sitting in Miss Tobey ' s room was Catherine Donahue, assigning ponderous lines for expression. As I looked into the newly- constructed gym, a familiar figure was teaching the Mauchy Hop, Kay Foley in a familiar setting. In Miss Pratt ' s place I saw Janey Brennan tending books and retaining two of her old characteristics, winsomeness and sportsmanship. Going next to the Training School, I found Irene Hoff, famous psychiatrist, was visiting the school to make a study of Why Children Forget Easily. Evalena Taber, successor to Mrs. Winslow, greeted me and took me to the different rooms. Evalena asked me if I knew that Lib Pattison had gone to teach in Panama. Lib had a very perplexing problem to solve in How to heal the great Culebra Cut. After classes were over, Kay, Catherine, Ev, Irene, Janey, and I gathered in a corner of the new social room, which was lavishly furnished with the new modern- istic furniture. Together we reviewed the lives of our classmates. I found many were prominent in the world of affairs. Vera Pillsbury is holding the coveted position of World treasurer. Helen Labrovitz has added another Helen to the famous court of tennis Helens in winning the World ' s championship. The stage and talkies have found valuable assets in Gem Morgan, a second Winnie Lightner, and Liz McDonald, a popular successor to the antics of Joe Brown. Dot Miller, also an actress, has confined herself to the drama. Ariel Saunders ' poetic works move deeply. She is poet laureate of the Earth. Betty Sullivan has shown her executive ability in organizing and directing the Sullivan School for Physical Education. The Fine Arts have claimed Marian Pomeroy as an unsurpassable sculptress. Her latest production, Essence of Happiness, for which our own Doris Corcoran posed, has received the applause of the art critics. Adele Cone is named successor to Socrates because of her deep philosophical propounding which endeavors to uplift the ideals of youth. The Nobel Prize has become a most coveted reward. 1951 sees the winner of the Literature award, Martha Clark, because of her book How to Differentiate Delightfully ; Radio vision has highly applauded the mission work of Marion Childs. The little Chinese children listen in wonderment as Marion, in her own inimitable way, tells them stories. Two of my classmates decided that marriage was a worth-while institution. Gwen Hanbury still feels that married life yields many an interesting problem. Janice Kerr has forsaken a career in opera because she has found the missing link to make life complete. A jingle of keys made us turn quickly. Coming out of a closet at the far end of the room was the queerest contraption I had ever seen. The girls explained that this was the mechanical janitor. Seeing the keys gave us the hint that it was time to be moving along. Bidding the girls good-bye, I was just in time to catch the Flashavite back to New York City. The delightful events of the past hours raced through my mind as I lulled back in my seat — thoughts that would bring pleasant memories each time I peeked into my Memory Album. FINIS Scribe, Jane Brennan Prophets ? VALENA Taber Adele M. Cone 31 SENIOR CLASS But three short years ago a group of about sixty girls entered the portals of Westfield Normal School fired with the ambition to become school teachers. As days and weeks mounted into months, this group felt its way along and soon began working smoothly. Our first big and outstanding step taken was to elect class officers. Those elected were Agnes Glynn, president; Anne Gluskin, vice- president; Ariel Saunders, treasurer; and Hazel Agambar, secretary. The first social event sponsored by us took place in June, at the annual Freshman Sport Hop. Carrying out the idea of the name, tennis rackets, golf clubs, banners, and balloons appeared in profusion throughout the hall. This gala event, like all others, soon passed and we left these halls ringing with our shouts and laughter, followed by the strains of Home, Sweet Home. September, 1929, loomed clearly and we were together once more as Juniors, an extremely different group from that of the previous year, and we were the upper- classmen. As usual, elections were the first matter to be considered. Catherine Donahue took the helm as president; Olive Rhoades, vice-president; Vera Pills- bury, treasurer; and Jean Valentine, secretary. Throughout the year we planned for bridges. These for the most part were successful and they were enjoyed. In February we made our first big debut, that of the Junior Promenade. Since the winter was here in good shape, icicles and glittering snow played their part in our decorations. Thus once more passed our largest activity of the year. All too soon came September, 1930. Here we were once more, back with our old friends and eager to embark on our last great voyage at Normal School. With Ellen Shea to guide as president, Ruth Field as vice-president, Jean Valentine as secre- tary, and Jeanie Provost as treasurer, we planned a most noble year. In January we had our big dance of the year, the Inter-Class Promenade. Who could help but be gay mid that host of blue crepe paper bespecked with silver stars of all sizes? Thus we had passed another milestone in our notorious career as students here. Lo and behold! Class Day was at hand. Then came the dawn and gra duation with it. We can ' t say good-bye to you all, merely au revoir, for we ' ll always be with you in our dreams. Hence, the first three-year-course class from Westfield Normal School was granted the diploma signifying Go thou and seek what Dame Fortune has in store for you. CLASS OFFICERS FRESHMEN JUNIORS President Marjorie Fleming President Anne Donald Vice-President Eileen Mahan Vice-President Gertrude Cady Secretary Marion Lynch Secretary Martha Hawley Treasurer Margaret Mitchell Treasurer Etta Hadley seniors President Ellen Shea Vice-President Ruth Field Secretary Jean Valentine Treasurer Jeanie Provost 32 EN PASSANT The three years are over and the members of the Class of 1931, replete with knowledge acquired at their Alma Mater and elsewhere, are about to go forth into the world. As a result of this ego-centric education, these brilliant and talented young thin gs will carry with them into the unknown an appreciation of nursery rhymes, an understanding of the prohibition question, and the egotistical idea that none of their teachers quite measure up to the standard that the graduates have set for themselves. They will have a vague impression of the Freudian theory; why they behave like human beings — or don ' t; and will be able to converse with reason- able intelligence on such subjects as the latest Vogue fashions, the most modern novels, and how to make children happy though in school. They have been the first participants in a noble experiment and hope for education ' s sake that this one will succeed. So, in passing, let it be known that although undoubtedly blessed with these unusual advantages, they nevertheless condescend to accept from those left behind their good wishes for success in their teaching and various other pursuits and pur- suings. Mary Linehan. CLASS CELEBRITIES Has done most for class Ellen Shea Athlete Has done most for Ruth Thompson Kay Foley Jeanie Provost Edna Johnson Marion Childs Virginia Mallory Marian Pomeroy Kay Foley Esther Bartlett Florence Lownds W.N.S. Most popular Most brilliant Most business-like Most serious Class grind Best all-around Best mixer Prima Donna Artist Fashion plate Best looking Coquette Bluffer Man hater Sweetest Wittiest Peppiest Favorite pastime Favorite sport Favorite study Mary Crean Clarice McGowan Clarice McGowan Rose Mihalek Mary Linehan Grace Knox Doris Corcoran Elizabeth McDonald Dorothy Miller Gossip Hockey Study Hour 33 JUNIOR CLASS, 1930-1931 Bagg, Thelma E. Bahleda, Helen V. Bergmann, Anna E. Boyce, Kathleen A. Cady, Gertrude L. Devine, Helen M. Donald, Annie E. Eames, Helen R. Foley, Elizabeth F. Gilligan, Anna M. Hadley, Etta L. Hansen, Dorothy E. Hartwell, Charlotte Hawley, Martha E. Houlihan, Elizabeth P. Johnston, Esther M. Keenan, Margaret M. LaRose, Helen B. Lee, Mary E. Lesniak, Jennie B. Linehan, Frances I. Lippe, Helen E. Lucia, Julia M. Manning, Mae G. Moody, Ruth A. Moulton, Natalie E. Noonan, Margaret M. O ' Connor, Agnes T. Pomeroy, Myrtle L. Rose, Frances G. Schwaber, Emma B. Shurtleff, Jean B. Smith, Mabel L. Taylor, Leila M. Terwilliger, Esther A. Unterdorfel, Della M. Whelan, Doris K. Wilson, Ada J. 8 Alvord Street, South Hadley 5 South Street, Westfield 16 Princeton Street, Westfield 96 Russell Road, Westfield 9 Laurel Terrace, Woronoco 33 Hampden Street, Westfield 5 Dartmouth Street, Westfield 780 Westfield Street, West Springfield 18 Goodrich Street, Springfield Silver Street, Sheffield Brainerd Street, South Hadley 5 West School Street, Westfield 42 Worthen Street, West Springfield 20 Lake Street, Pittsfield 29 Murray Hill Avenue, Springfield 40 Lawler Street, Holyoke 735 Belmont Avenue, Springfield 15 Windsor Street, Springfield 11 Adams Street, Westfield 119 Highland Avenue, Westfield 148 Western Avenue, Westfield 28 High Street, Westfield 6 2 Ford Avenue, Westfield 26 Crown Street, Westfield 72 Whittier Street, Springfield 25 Glendell Terrace, Springfield 1970 Riverdale Street, West Springfield 34 High Street, Mittineague 76 Armstrong Street, West Springfield 7 Sorrento Street, Springfield 4 Delancey Street, Westfield 34 Loomis Street, Southwick R.F.D. No. 1, West Farms, Northampton 16 Ford Avenue, Westfield 2 Gold Street, Westfield - 4 474 Maple Street, Holyoke 47 Huntington Street, Springfield 18 Shepard Street, Westfield 35 36 FRESHMAN CLASS, 1930-1931 Benedict, Gladys M. Boyer, M. Gertrude Brick, Anna F. Bronner, Lorraine C. Bryan, Elizabeth A. Carmel, Alice M. Chevalier, Marie A. Coffey, Alice C. Dill, Mary E. Dineen, Alice C. Falvey, Marjorie E. Fleming, Marjorie L. Fournier, Mary J. Gajda, Albina G. Grotkowska, Phyllis Hagan, M. Louise R. Hartt, Margaret B. Herman, Gertrude M. Jones, Helen E. Kiesznowski, Wanda B. Knickerbocker, Alice G. Lang worthy, Elizabeth M. Leary, Margaret M. Lynch, Marion T. McDonald, Frances Mahan, Eileen F. Malerba, Desolina Meadon, Thelma Mitchell, Margaret Monahan, Josephine T. Paier, Mary T. Pearson, Gerda V. Phelps, Mary S. Plouf, Lepha C. Przanoski, Anna N. Rising, Mary E. Schenna, Helen E. R. Wyman, Elizabeth A. Zajchowska, Julia Zukowski, Adella H. cjuUjl 296 Orange Street, Springfield 33 Elm Street, Westfield C 8 Fowler Avenue, Westfield 88 Verdugo Street, West Springfield 26 Chestnut Street, Westfield 274 South Street, Holyoke 65 Dover Street, Springfield 4 Sibley Avenue, Westfield 28 Union Street, Westfield 96 White Street, Westfield 63 Homestead Boulevard, Longmeadow 632 Chicopee Street, Willimansett Russell 268 Hampden Street, Chicopee 44 Bonneville Avenue, Chicopee 31 Prospect Street, Westfield 0 1 32 Orlando Street, Springfield 95 Backman Avenue, Pittsfield 14 Madison Street, Westfield 12 Woodmont Street, Westfield 109 Carson Avenue, Dalton 22 Murray Place, West Springfield 40 Pearl Street, Holyoke Wx l . rV 105 Dawes Street, Springfield 266 Pine Street, Holyoke 40 Nevins Avenue, Longmeadow 47 Front Street, West Springfield 34 East Silver Street, Westfield 812 Carew Street, Springfield 39 Taylor Avenue, Westfield 28 Belle Avenue, West Springfield 11 Ashley Street, Westfield East Street, Southwick R.F.D., Blandford - 94 George Street, Westfield Northwest Road, Mundale ( T 16 Parker Avenue, Westfield 74 Highland Avenue, Westfield 10 Nonotuck Avenue, Chicopee 312 Chicopee Street, Chicopee 37 38 ©•1 V «JfeMfc « VL i - (HP s i : ■, nam t m $ -. - ' f 1 ' ' T..  B? ' •-■ C ' -j €■41 . BIP 111,1111 yH [ g 5 5 f: ' A 39 DICKINSON HALL ACTIVITIES How well we remember the first few weeks at Dickinson Hall! Of course, we were all homesick in our new home. However, we were soon acquainted with every one. Because of the introduction of the three-year course, we were the first Freshmen in the history of Dickinson Hall life. Therefore the Seniors took ad- vantage of that fact by giving us a unique initiation. A green beret, spectacles, and a green bow around our necks made us easily distinguished from the upper- classmen. The first event on our social program was the Get-acquainted Party. At this time we came dressed in kid fashion and, of course, it wasn ' t long before we felt like one big family. The next year we, the former Freshmen, became the proud Juniors. Now it was our chance as upper-classmen to initiate the Freshmen. This we did by means of an Initiation Party held in the gymnasium — one can easily imagine what happened there! Later at a delicious Thanksgiving dinner we were the hostesses to the faculty, thereby giving us an opportunity to become better acquainted with our instructors. A very important factor of our social life is the Bridge Club which meets every other week. A lively competition is usually held for the first prize, and, of course, we ' d just as soon have the booby. In June the Bridge Club held a picnic, and what a picnic! Our matron, Mrs. Loker, is no novice at planning deli- cious luncheons. Our last year at Dickinson Hall! Time has sped by so quickly that it doesn ' t seem possible we are Seniors. As usual we had our Initiation Party for the Fresh- men. The best way to find just what happened is to ask a Freshie. As in previ- ous years we had many enjoyable social activities. The Commuter-Dorm Party, in the form of a buffet lunch, was followed by the Hallowe ' en Party at school. Our Christmas Party was outstanding this year. The room, lit up with the cheerful glow of the fire-place, the girls grouped around toasting marshmallows and popping corn, the Christmas tree swarmed with beautifully-wrapped presents — all made a beautiful picture that leaves us all with memories we can never forget. A delightful informal dance to which men were invited was held in May, the first dance of its kind at Dickinson Hall. But alas, baggage, trunks, suit-cases, hat-boxes, and what not ! A mere signal of adieu — and some of us never to meet again, but, Success to you all — Sisters. 40 STUDENT COUNCIL The greatest step toward developing initiative and real independent thinking was taken six years ago when the Student Council was organized. This group has seemed to prove that government of the students can be wisely administered by the students. The introduction of the three-year course necessitated certain changes and the Council at its weekly meetings has attempted to meet these needs by drawing up a new constitution. Each week a period has been set aside for student mass-meetings and used for general discussions of all matters pertaining to the school. General order and the making of a calendar for all social events throughout the year are a few of the duties of our Counsellors. Every one looks forward with great enthusiasm to the Student Council Prom, which is the big social event each year. We are confident that with the beginning of the four-year course next year the Council, having already adapted itself to a difficult situation, will be able to cope wisely with new problems. 41 THE STUDENT COUNCIL President Ruth Thompson President of Senior Class Ellen Shea President of Junior Class Annie Donald President of Freshman Class Marjorie Fleming Chairman of Social Committee Elizabeth Foley Chairman of Recreational Committee . . Gertrude Boyer School Treasurer Edna Johnson President of Commuters ' Club Doris Corcoran Representative from Dickinson Hall Ruth Field 42 The House Committee STUDENT GOVERNMENT AT DICKINSON HALL Chairman, Ruth Field Vice-Chairman, Jean Valentine Secretary, Anna Gilligan Treasurer, Alice Knickerbocker The House Committee is comprised of these four officers who direct student affairs at Dickinson Hall. Mass meetings are held every Thursday, at which time the students bring up any questions pertaining to dormitory activities. If a satis- factory decision cannot be reached, it is left with the House Committee, who may obtain the advice of Dr. Russell and our matron, Mrs. Loker. Ratification of decisions is made by Mrs. Loker with review by Dr. Russell. The social entertain- ments are planned b y this committee. The main motive is to provide for the wel- fare of all. The extent to which they have accomplished the aim is self-evident. 43 if ] It 1 1 y ■ 1 i JM ' v j TEKOA STAFF Gwendolyn Morgan Jeanie Provost Business Manager Gwendolyn H anbury Squibb Editor Marion Pomeroy Art Editor Editor-in-Chief Josephine Balick Snap-Shot Editor Mary Crean Sport Editor Marian Agan Advertising Editor Martha Hawley Junior Member Clarice McGowan Social Editor Elizabeth McDonald Joke Editor Katherine Foley Photo Editor Majorie Falvey Freshman Member 44 SOCIAL EVENTS 1928 Sept. 12 — Fifty-eight Freshmen and one hundred two Seniors! The begin- ning of the three-year system. Sept. 20— The Get-acquainted Party. Each Freshman was escorted by a Senior and introduced to the faculty. Oct. 31 — The Hallowe ' en Party. We all enjoyed a masquerade march followed by a play, When Witches Ride, presented by the D.O.A. Danc- ing and refreshments followed. Nov. 23 — A Thanksgiving Dance given by the W.A.A. Dec. 18— The Christmas Party. When Mimi Lights Her Candle was presented by the D.O.A. and Santa Claus gave each a present. 1929 Jan. 10 — The Glee Club presented a delightful operetta entitled In Arcady . Jan. 19 — The Senior Prom. Our hall was beautifully decorated with blue and gray, the class colors. March 22 — Our first Triangular Debate. Fitchburg, Bridgewater, and West- field Normal Schools debated the question Equal Pay for Equal Service in the Teaching Profession. Of course, Westfield won. April 4 — The Commuters ' Minstrel Show. More of our talent discovered; the Misses Pomeroy, Bartlett, Kasewurm, Morgan, Shea, Crean, and Kuczynski helped to make it a great success. April 10, 11, and 12 — Conference for Young Teachers. Members of the Class of ' 29 came back to see their dear Alma Mater. Again our Dramatic Club presented a play, this being entitled The Pot Boiler. April 18 — Henry Todd Lecture. Dr. Shapley, professor of astronomy at Harvard, lectured on The Galaxy of Galaxies. April 20 — The Student Council Promenade. This was our big formal dance of the year. Beautiful roses entwined in lattice work throughout the hall portrayed a garden in summer. April 23 — Foreign students from Columbia University. Twenty-seven nationalities were represented. We all cherish our name tags which they autographed for us. May 22 — Field Day. Six hundred fifty training and normal school students took part. Each class displayed folk dances and gymnastic drills. May 29 — The Delta Omicron Alpha gave its members a theatre party. June 7 — The Freshman Prom. Something new — a sport dance! June 9 — Commencement. Vesper services at four; Dr. Russell delivered the address and Reverend A. D. Stroud offered benediction and prayer. June 11 — A concert under the auspices of the Glee and Mandolin Clubs. June 13 — Graduation. The speakers were Dr. Carl L. Schrader, Massachusetts Department of Education; Dr. Alonzo Meyers. Connecticut Department of Education; Dr. Russell; and Reverend F. J. Donohue. Sept. 11 — Back again, but with much smaller classes. Oct. 2 — The Get-acquainted Party, at which the Freshmen were put to some difficult trials but succeeded with every one of them. Nov. 7 — Foreign students from Columbia University. Nov. 22 — The W.A.A. Dance. We didn ' t recognize our Assembly Hall that night. The decorations transformed it into an old-fashioned barn. Dec. 19 — The Christmas Party. Alias Santa Claus, sponsored by the D.O.A. ; a play in which everybody comes tumbling in through a window and, of course, the window falls. Nevertheless, Santa Claus was there. 46 1930 Jan. 16 and 17— ' ' Colleen. An Irish operetta given by the Glee Club, the author none other than our own Mr. Hawley. Jan. 24 — Junior Prom. We didn ' t catch cold, even though our dance was in the form of an ice carnival. A gala event. Feb. 14 — The Commuters ' Alumnae Dance. In cognizance of the holi- day the traditional red and white was used for decorations. April 25 — The Student Council Prom. Vari-colored streamers woven into an artificial ceiling lent a very different but delightful atmosphere. May 9 and 10 — Conference for the Alumnae. May 19— A Minstrel Show by the Commuters ' Club. May 16— Westfield Normal School Defeats Fitchburg. The debate: Resolved: That Capital Punishment Should Be Abolished. June 16 — Freshman Dance. Wisteria and greens, lawn chairs, and lakes lent a summery garden trend to the affair. June 10 — Glee Club Concert. Mr. C. Francis Woods — Assisting Artist. June 12— Closing exercises. Program of music by the students under the direction of Mr. Hawley. The address was given by Stuart Mitchell, secretary of Massachusetts Historical Society. Sept. 10 — Three classes this year. It seems good to have more fellowstudents. Sept. 18 — The Get-acquainted Party. Again the Seniors escorted the Freshmen, introducing them to each member of the faculty. An enter- taining program was given by the Seniors and, of course, there were refresh- ments. Oct. 20 — An illustrated lecture on Birds was given by Mr. L. R. Talbot, educational field agent of the Massachusetts Audubon Society and National Association of Audubon Societies. Oct. 21 — Play Day. The high school students were invited. Oct. 30 — The Hallowe ' en Party. A buffet luncheon at the dormitory was followed by an entertainment at the school. Dec. 5 — The W.A.A. Dance. Rather unique decorations — Indians! Dec. 22— The Christmas Party. The D.O.A. presented The Christmas Spirit Tarries, Santa Claus distributed the gifts. 1931 Feb. 5 — A Sleigh Ride. Such a happy crowd laughing and singing. Feb. 13 — The Commuters ' Dance. March 9 — Open meeting of the D.O.A. and the Mandolin Club. March 25 — Fashion Show sponsored by the W.A.A. and the D.O.A. April 10 — Forum. The Social Value of Rural Schools as Compared to City Schools was the subject. April 16 and 17 — A Minstrel Show by the Commuters ' Club. April 24 — Tekoa Dance. A real May Day festival transformed our hall. May 14 — Class Competition Plays. The Senior Class presented The Land of Heart ' s Desire by W. B. Yeats, and the Juniors presented the Beauty and the Jacobin by B. Tarkington. May 15 — The Dorm Dance. An informal affair at the dormitory. June 5 — Student Council Prom. Everybody seemed happy that night, but deep down in their hearts — sad. Why? Our last dance. June 7 — Vesper Sunday. The address was rendered by Dr. C. Russell. June 9 — Glee Club Concert. June 10 — Class Day. June 12 — Graduation. 47 ART CLUB President, Gwendolyn Morgan Vice-President, Helen LaRose Secretary, Helen Labrovitz Treasurer, Eileen Mahan After an interlude of a year the Art Club resumed its activities in the fall of nineteen thirty with a new enthusiasm and interest. With the excellent assistance of Miss Snow, its faculty adviser, and the splendid co-operation of its members, the Art Club has had one of the most successful and active years in its history. At Christmas time the Social Room was transformed into a gift shop, with its array of novelities, jewelry, and Christmas cards on sale, under the auspices of this able organization. Later, living pictures, portraying the best paintings of our noted artists, were displayed by certain members bearing striking resemblances. For all of our activities, beautiful, instructive, or curious posters have been designed and painted by the more talented members. During the meetings, which are held weekly, we discover just who our geniuses are. Sculptresses, painters, sketchers, and designers are but a few of them. With the several born artists of the Junior and Freshman classes, we pro- phecy a happy and prosperous year to you all. 48 LITERATURE CLUB President, Mary Linehan Vice-President, Martha Hawley Secretary, Elizabeth Sullivan Treasurer, Jean Shurtleff The Literature Club is the most recent organization of the school, having been organized but a year ago under the direction of Miss Fickett, our instructor in litera- ture. At the beginning of the year new members were admitted from all classes and we began our second year with the study of modern poetry. During this time many interesting programs dealing with the life and works of many of our foremost modern writers were presented. We feel confident that this club will meet with the same success as have the other clubs of our school. 49 P U « W H P s S o 50 COMMUTERS ' CLUB President, Doris Corcoran Secretary, Marion Lynch Vice-President, Katherine Foley Treasurer, Helen Devine Faculty Adviser, Miss Louise E. Snow The Commuters ' Club has progressed rapidly since it was organized six years ago. This year the club has a membership of eighty students and is a very active organization. A Valentine Dance and a Minstrel Show have been sponsored annually. The proceeds from these affairs have financed the furnishing of the new dining room and kitchen provided by the school which the club is attempting to make more attractive and comfortable. Drapes have been hung, and a cozy corner has been furnished. The room, known as the Kathleen Barry Memorial Room, is dedicated to a former president of the Commuters ' Club who died in February, 1930. First steps have been taken towards a future school cafeteria for Commuters in the sale of hot soup during the lunch hour. This has proved very popular during the cold winter months and there is little doubt that it will continue to grow next year. The following is the program presented at the Minstrel Show this spring : MINSTREL SHOW PROGRAM 1. Overture Entire Company 2. End Song — Them There Eyes Helen Devine 3. Specialty— Would You Like to Take a Walk? Catherine Donahue, Elizabeth Bryan 4. End Song — Happy Feet Elizabeth McDonald 5. Solo — Out of Nowhere Ellen Shea 6. End Song — Walkin ' My Baby Back Home Esther Bartlett 7. Medley Entire Company 8. End Song — On the Mississippi Gertrude Boyer 9. Solo — My Ideal Annie Donald 10. End Song — Smile, Darn Ya, Smile Dorothy Miller 11. Specialty — Tap Dance Mary Crean, Mary Kuczynski 12. End Song — She ' s a Gorgeous Thing Lydia Kasewurm 13. Finale Entire Company 5 1 GLEE CLUB President, Bessie Smith Secretary, Elizabeth McDonald Vice-President, Elizabeth Bryan Treasurer, Mary Kuczynski Librarian, Marjorie Fleming Our Glee Club ranks high in our social organizations. Its members are chosen according to their vocal talent. Under the direction of Mr. Hawley it gives very entertaining programs, especially the annual operetta, to which the public is invited. Last year Colleen, with Mr. Hawley as the author, was presented. This year Hearts and Blossoms, with the voices of Esther Bartlett, Janice Kerr, Elizabeth McDonald, Gem Morgan, Bessie Smith, and Dorothy Miller predominating, brought the crowds. At the close of each year the club gives a concert with an ac- companying artist. Being something unusual, the concerts are exceptionally well attended. Happiness to you, songsters. You have the success! 52 HEARTS AND BLOSSOMS Hearts and Blossoms, an operetta in two acts, was very successfully pro- duced under the capable direction of Mr. E. R. Hawley, music supervisor and Glee Club director. The scenes of the operetta take place on the lawn of Sunset Lodge, an American hotel. In it Mrs. Manning has much difficulty in keeping her daughter, Marie, from Jerry Higgins, for whom she has little use. The mother threatens to leave the hotel, but through careful scheming on the part of Bruce, another boarder, and Bob, a sly rascal, she is persuaded to stay. Philip Brandon is greatly in love with June, Mrs. Manning ' s other daughter. Sampson Bonapart, an ebony-hued bell-boy, is madly in love with Malindy, a red- hot mammy. Philip goes away, leaving June broken-hearted, but soon returns. Mrs. Manning and Matthew Brandon, Philip ' s uncle, were once sweethearts but were parted because of a lost paper which Matthew failed to find. In the finale Jerry is received into favor, Mrs. Manning is reunited with Matthew, and June again becomes reconciled with her lover, Philip. Cast Mrs. Horace Manning, who believes in dreams Gwendolyn Morgan June, her daughter Janice Kerr Marie, her other daughter Elizabeth Bryan Mr. Matthew Brandon Dorothy Miller Philip Brandon, his nephew Esther Bartlett Jerry Higgins, poor but promising Catherine Donahue Malindy, a young lady of color Bessie Smith Sampson Bonapart, an ebony-hued bell-boy Elizabeth McDonald Eileen ] Summertime. Betty ( acquaintances Bruce [ at Bob J Sunset Lodge . Mary Kuczynski Marie Chevalier Margaret Harte Gertrude Boyer 1 $ p? i PJ: I .1 k LI iw 1 6 i II Li A if ■ a t { ' , ' t ■k H snw V S% fl mMj mffltk i B 1 f i mt . 1 HJ Wi VV! 1 rt s 1v f I ' ■ J DELTA OMICRON ALPHA President, Helen Labrovitz Secretary, Frances Linehan Vice-President, Martha Hawley Treasurer, Virginia Mallory Chairman of Dramatics, Clarice McGowan Chairman of Debating, Leila Taylor The object of this organization is to promote interest in debating and dramatics, but for the past two years the interest in dramatics has been the prevailing one, although the club has supported the inter-school debates. When first organized the membership was open to all students, but with the change to a three-year cur- riculum, the constitution has been amended to read membership shall be limited to thirty members. Freshman members are to be elected in the spring term to fill the places which the seniors will leave vacant. 54 DRAMATICS The work in this department of the club has followed along two lines. First, through the weekly meetings the members have heard something of stagecraft, have become better acquainted with modern plays and playwrights, and have been entertained by short plays and original skits. For the other part of this program, D.O.A. members have provided plays for school parties. Of these, ' ' Alias Santa Claus and The Christmas Spirit Tarries were given at Christmas parties, the second being repeated for the upper grades of the Training School. The Elfin Knight of Hallowe ' en, the dramatization of an old ballad, was th e play chosen for Hallowe ' en. Figureheads was presented at a joint open meeting of the Mandolin and Dramatic clubs. D.O.A. co-operated with W.A.A. in sponsoring a fashion show in which seniors, as manikins, displayed spring styles demonstrating the im- portance of good taste in clothes. As a final project D.O.A. held an evening enter- tainment to which friends were invited. Competitive plays were presented by the Junior and Senior groups, namely, The Beauty and the Jacobin by B. Tarkington and The Land of Heart ' s Desire by Win. B. Yeats. The winners were awarded a silver loving cup for the excellence of their production. It is hoped that the interest which has produced the measure of success that has been attained will grow deeper and stronger so that D.O.A. may continue to be an organization which not only inspires its members but also provides worth-while entertainment for the school at large. DEBATING 19 u 29 Secretary, Margaret Hayes ' 31 1930 Secretary, Leila Taylor ' 32 In June, 1929, the Inter-Normal School Debating Council held its second meet- ing at Bridgewater, to which Westfield and Fitchburg sent delegates. Charlotte Menzel ' 29 and Margaret Hayes ' 31 were sent from here. In May, the following year, the second triangular debate was held, the topic being, Resolved, That Capital Punishment Should Be Abolished. Helen La- brovitz and Margaret Hayes comprised the affirmative team, with Leila Taylor as alternate. They travelled to Bridgewater and were defeated by the negative side. At home our negative team, composed of Elizabeth Foley, Corinne Mitchell, and Martha Clark, defeated the Fitchburg affirmatives. In December, 1930, the third meeting of the council was held at our school. It was suggested at this meeting to suspend the constitution for one year and to try something informal. Therefore it was decided to h old a Forum in April in the three schools where there would be one speaker from each school and a principal speaker as an authority on the subject. Rural Schools as Compared with City Schools was the subject decided upon. This element did away with competition and still brought a more friendly relation between normal schools in the state, the main aim of the league. Because of this Forum plan we feel that the future Debating Club will steadily increase in membership and rank. 55 56 MANDOLIN CLUB President, Esther Bartlett Vice-President, Mabel Smith Secretary-Treasurer, Mary Kuczynski After one year of inaction the Mandolin Club has reorganized and is again under the direction of Miss Martha Tobey. The club has done much interesting work, having played at several outside functions as well as our school socials. What was it th at furnished the tempo for our manikins at the fashion show? Who played for the competition plays? The Mandolin Club, of course! Walk along the campus any Tuesday afternoon between four and five and you will hear the melodious strains from violins, banjos, and mandolins. Such clever selections as The Old Clock, Dance of the Fairies, Ole South, and Repose are a few of their specialties. Director Miss Martha Tobey Piano Miss Esther Bartlett ' 31 Violins Banjos Alice Knickerbocker ' 33 Mae Manning ' 32 Thelma Bagg ' 32 Mary Kuczynski ' 31 Katherine Murphy ' 26 Mandolins Banjo- Mandolin Mabel Smith ' 32 Gladys Williams Saxophone Accordion Helen Henderson ' 29 Leila Taylor ' 32 WOMEN ' S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Of the many organizations sponsored by members of the student body, the Athletic Association is the only one which embraces 100% membership. Early in October a mass-meeting was held when Miss Lammers and the President urged as many girls as possible to join. The quick response was partially motivated by the banner system, which has been an incentive for athletic competition between the classes since 1928. The organization aims to co-operate with the Department of Physical Educa- tion in promoting the highest physical efficiency in all girls of the normal school, and to stimulate and establish a permanent interest in the habits of participation in physical recreation. 58 Since our Junior year the association has been ably headed by Katherine Foley Other officers elected this year are Etta Hadley, vice-president; Katherine Werner, treasurer; and Alice Carmel, secretary. Blue felt awards are given for participation in sports. Each first team player receives a block W. One hour ' s work at any recognized activity earns three points. When a girl has received 150 points she is entitled to a stripe for her gym suit. So that it may be worn on the new gym suits, a dark blue chevron has been substituted for the stripe. A W. A. A. emblem is given for 375 points. Five hun- dred points brings a W. N. S. emblem. Happy indeed is the girl who wears a mounted Old English W which is given for 1,000 points. Colored chevrons are given to girls who participate in three-fourths of the regular practice sessions for hockey, basketball, baseball, and archery. Besides the personal awards there is a class award given at the end of the year as a record of class achievement in athletics. In the gymnasium there hangs a large rectangular banner with various class numerals on it. Every year each class strives to get its own numbers on this banner. Banner representation is based on W. A. A. membership, participation in sports, and winning of inter-class games. One of the most important social events of this year is the W. A. A. dance held late in November. The money raised is used to defray the expenses of the association for the coming year. Every year some one of the state normal schools sponsors an Athletic Confer- ence. Invitations are sent to the remaining normal schools, which then elect and send delegates to the conference. Last year our delegates returned brimming over with new ideas and inspira- tions. Accordingly in November of 1930 a Play Day was held on our own campus. Fifty members of our Freshman and Junior classes played with fifty representatives of the Westfield High School. The W. H. S. girls reciprocated with a similar affair held in their new gym. These are the ideals hoped to be reached through Play Day: To foster playing for the love of sport; to develop mutual understanding among participants, schools, and sponsors; to aid in developing a finer type of citizenship; and to exemplify the ideals of the new Play Day movement. The W. A. A. hopes to make Play Day an annual affair, gradually welcoming delegates from the neighboring high schools. TENNIS For many years tennis has been one of the most popular of the individual sports. During the spring of 1930 the adjoining James property was acquired by the school To provide for a larger hockey field, the tennis courts were torn up. On the new property completely modern courts are to be built and shall probably be ready for use in the fall of 1931. To take the place of tennis, archery was introduced. After we had received instruction from Miss Lammers, some of us began to really become proficient. TENIKOIT In the spring of 1930 a tenikoit singles and doubles tournament was held. Eleven girls signed up. Betty Houlihan and Peg Keenan, both of ' 32, won the doubles championship. The singles winner was never declared. Mary Kuczynski ' 31 was to meet Mabel Smith ' 32 when the summer vacation arrived and there was no time for a deciding match. HIKING In and about Westfield are many places that delight hikers. Our longest hike took us to the West Springfield Community Y last spring. There w r e swam, ate lunch, and then amused ourselves with bowling, playing pool, and dancing. 59 £ £ 1 9 3 M M Ml ■BIB if Jl] v mt • - InH |T. fl B r ! B m Mmm mm F 1 Mh m . WRs Arm M r Mum K . wMu B WMWMWUf Senior Basketball Team BASKETBALL With the coming of snow comes that fast indoor sport — basketball. The classes turn out well for this, what with exams, operetta rehearsals, and dance decorations taking up much of the time. In February a color tournament is held in which teams play against others of their own respective classes. From these color teams first and second class teams are picked. BASKETBALL LINE-UPS RF LF LC SC RG LG Senior Brennan Crean kuczynski Kasewurm Ominsky fFoLEY Pomeroy Field Junior Bass GlLLIGAN Smith (MoULTON LaRose Hadley Houlihan Keenan 60 (5 £ £ Q Senior Hockey Team FIELD HOCKEY If participation is an indication, then there can be no doubt as to the popularity of field hockey. On every afternoon of the week (in season) groups may be seen on the field practicing passes, dribbles, rushes, and stops. Early in November the inter-class games were played off. The Freshmen put up a game fight, but were finally on the losing end of the series with the Juniors, 3-2, 7-4. The Seniors defeated the Freshmen by a 7-1 score. With the Juniors we had no such easy time. We won the first game 7-1. However, ' 32 turned the tables on us and took the second match 6-3. The last and deciding game of the series was 9-0 in our favor. LW LI CF RI Crean (Shea LlNEHAN McGowan Smith, Capt Pomeroy Senior Line-up RW Brennan MlHALEK LH Labrovitz Ominsky CH Lownds RH LF RF G Morgan Provost (McDonald Miller Foley ( Kase wurm 1 Taber 61 Junior Hockey Team Junior Line-up LW LI Wilson (Lesniak Lee RW LH Taylor Hadley RH LF E. Foley, Capt MOULTON CF Keenan CH Houlihan RF Manning RI Donald G Lucia 62 r$rj$ £ % Freshman Hockey Team Freshman Line-up LW Carmel RW f£ 5A N MacDonald RH Malerba LI Langworthy LF MONAHAN CF RI Mitchell, Capt. Meadon LH Mahan CH Grotkowska RF Knickerbocker (Leary 1 Paier 63 9 a © Senior Baseball Team BASEBALL As soon as the ground is firm enough in the spring, the call for baseball candi- dates is issued. The response is generally very heartening. Usually the baseball series decides whose numerals are to be placed on the banner. Consequently, competition is very keen. We had little trouble defeating the former Freshmen 19-10. C P 1 B 2B 3B LF CF RF SS BASEBALL LINE-UPS Senior Junior Bartlett Bagg Kuczynski Keenan Carmel Kasewurm Taylor Foley, K. Hawley McDonald Smith GiLLIGAN Crean Wilson Clark (B. Foley Kingsley 1 Donald Childs Bahleda Hayes Johnston Johnson Hadley 64 jC M UD M gft HAVE A LAUGH Stampede Mary Linehan was driving along a country road when she spied a couple of repair-men climbing telephone poles. Fools! she exclaimed to her companion; they must think I never drove a car before. Honorable Scars Kay Foley — Johnny, have you been fighting again? Third Grader — No, Miss; we moved yesterday, and I moved the cat. Balmy Ozone The doctor told Jeanie Provost ' s mother she needed salt air. She woke up the next morning to find Jean ' s father fanning her with a herring. Ankling Through the Ages Wells ' Outline of Hosiery, regular price $5.00; reduced to $1.00. Highly recommended by Mr. Patterson. Mixed Meadows Miss Tobey — Miss Childs, please use the word metaphor in a sentence. Marion Childs — k4 We have a metaphor pasturing our cows. Some Runner! Betty Sullivan— Did Jack go out for Track? Ruth Thompson — No, he ' s in LaCrosse. Betty Sullivan — Oh, I thought he went to Springfield College. When Lux Fails Clarice McGowan — I just made a tall girl short. Florence Lownds— How? Clarice McGowan — I borrowed five dollars from Vim Mallory. Straight Lines ' Doctor Russell (to traveling salesman) — What ' s your line? Traveling Salesman — Skirts. What ' s yours? Doctor Russell — Same as yours. Essay by Rose Mihalek Abraham Lincoln was born on a bright summer day, the 12th of February of 1809. He was born in a log cabin he had helped his father to build. 66 Cents Miss Snow (about to dismiss the class for the holi days) — Now, girls, I hope that you will have a very pleasant time, and, what is more important, that you will all come back with a bit of sense in your heads. Seniors — Same to you, Miss Snow. A Fatal Dose Dr. Wilson — Name me a poisonous substance. ' Lyb. McDonald— Aviation. Dr. Wilson — Explain yourself, young lady. Lyb. McDonald — One drop will kill, sir. Pilgrim Descendants Irate diner in a first-class restaurant — This chicken soup is full of gravel. Waiter (brightly) — Yes, sir; it is made from Plymouth Rocks. Wake Me with a Kiss, Mother Sambo — When ah hits a fellow, he knows it. Rastus — Big boy, when ah hits a fellow, he don ' t know it till a week after. ' To My Sweetheart We only met yesterday on Barrington Street; You did not expect me, nor did I, my sweet. You looked so tiny, so cozy — yet blue, But that was the color they picked out for you. I could have hugged you, kissed you, right then and there, But so many were looking I just didn ' t dare. You ' ll be mine, I know it, I said tonight, And I ' ll keep you so dainty in a room snug and tight. I am going right after you — I don ' t care how far — My darling, my sweetheart, you dear Austin Car. Gangway for the Shining One Dot Corcoran (to superintendent) — Have you a good opening here for an unusually bright and energetic young teacher? Superintendent — Yes, I believe we have — and please close it softly as you leave. Pair of Shoes Might Help Clerk — And you get an extra pair of pants with this suit. Scotchman — Throw in an extra coat and I ' ll take it. Lightning Recruiter Bessie Smith — Will you make a fourth for bridge? Gem Morgan— Okay. Bessie — That ' s great. Now all we need is a third. 67 Does Mother Earth Get Bored? Lecturer (describing his latest expedition in lengthy detail) — Coming out of the jungle I was confronted by a yawning chasm. Mary Crean (in bored tone) — Was it yawning before it saw you? Give ' Em Elbow Room Mr. Winslow — What kind of business do you think women are fitted for? Doc. Russell — M ' m — well, ' most any kind except minding their own. Hist! A Conspiracy Her Papa — ' Her Hist! A Conspiracy Papa — Don ' t think for a minute you ' re going to marry my daughter. Caller — Fine! You get me out of this mess and I ' m your friend for life. Horrors Dot Miller — What are the largest ants in the world? Ellen Shea— Gi-ants. Ask the Ice-man Dr. Wilson — When water becomes ice, what is the greatest change that takes place? Esther Bartlett— The price. Rack and Thumb-Screws Mr. Hawley — Do you know the motif in this Russian composition I am play ing? Ethel Olesak — By the sound, I should judge it was revenge. Third Grade Helen Devine — Where are you training? Rose Ominsky— Third Wade. Helen Devine — I didn ' t know that you lisped. How Appropriate Connie Mitchell — I have to get a wave for the week-end (weak end). Might Mislay the Equator Father — Why were you kept in at school? Son — I didn ' t know where the Azores were. Father — Well, in the future just remember where you put things. Robinson Crusoe Miss Roberts— What is a cannibal? Dot Miller— I don ' t know. Miss Robert S— If you ate your father and mother, what would you be? Dot Miller— An orphan. 68 Tush, Tush, Esther Dick (in car) — Great heavens! The motor is awful] Esther Bartlett (calmly) — Then why don ' t you turn Remote Control Lyd. Kasewurm — I went to the dentist yesterday Edna Johnson — Does the tooth still ache? Lyd. Kasewurm — I don ' t know. He kept it. B. B. B. B. Miss Tobey — Should ' bank ' be written with a Kash — Sure; a bank is no good without a capi Comedy of Error? Wanted — Man for gardening, also to take ca choir and play the organ. Heap Big Injun C Kay Werner — How much does it cost to s Clerk — Ten cents a word, your name free. Kay Werner — I may not look it, but I am an Indian ana name, which is, I-won ' t-be-home-until-Tuesday. Try This on Your Piano Marian Agan — James, why didn ' t you learn your history lesson today? James — ' Cause you said yesterday that ' history repeats itself and I thought the same lesson would do again. Lollipops Ariel Saunders — Now, Johnny, if your little brother has five apples and you take two from him, what will be the result? Johnny — A licking. Is Dot You? Jo. Balick — Use ' statue ' in a sentence. Abie — - Yen I came in last night, mine poppa says, ' Statue, Abie? ' Like It? Freshman — Miss Tobey, you can ' t add apples and pears and get bananas. Miss Tobey — No, but I can get fruit salad. 69 AS WE ENTER. OUR BELOVED Sf ADVISER. Mmm SUCH GRACE! --07; 70 AS WE ENTER, SMILING- COMMUTERS re Assms op: 71 OU SECOND HOCKl? 72 i pmEiHiHi ng i a STILL LEAR.NING- 73 AS WE LEAVE ALWAYS WE TWO H1 H UP N TA 6 74 75 SENIOR CLASS, 1930-1931 Agan, Marian A. Balick, Josephine H. Bartlett, Esther M. Brennan, Jane C. Childs, Marion Clark, Martha I. Cone, Adell M. 7 Corcoran, Doris E. Crean, Mary E. Donahue, Catherine P. Field, Ruth I. Foley, Katherine I. Hanbury, Gwendolyn R. Hayes, Margaret T. Hoff, Irene J. Johnson, Edna E. Kasewurm, Lydia A. Kerr, Janice E. Kingsley, Alice C. Knox, Grace M. Kuczynski, Mary K. Labrovitz, Helen R. Linehan, Mary R. Lownds, Florence A. McDonald, Elizabeth McGowan, Clarice E. Mallory, Virginia I, Mihalek, Rose M. Miller, Dorothy T. Mitchell, Corinne W. Morgan, Gwendolyn E. Olesak, Ethel F. Ominsky, Rose Pattison, Elizabeth M. Pillsbury, Vera G. S Pomeroy, Marian A. , Provost, Jeanie A. Saunders, Ariel P. Shea, Ellen M. Smith, Bessie E. Smith, Florence A. Sullivan, Elizabeth E. Taber, Evalena M. Thompson, Ruth F. Valentine, Jean M. Werner, Katharine G. 76 70 Highland Avenue, Westfi eld 9 Miller Street, Westfield 29 Oak Terrace, Westfield Holyoke Street, Ludlow Huntington 273 South Street, Dalton North Wilbraham 563 Liberty Street, Springfield 15 Morris Street, Westfield 18 Irving Street, Albany, N. Y. 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Our Japanese dining room is like fairyland. We accommodate regular parties, also sleigh parties. We are open all year, serving the best of food to the fastidious. 85 e consider it an honor to have been given the privilege to photograph your graduat- ing class. It was a great pleasure to meet such a splendid and interesting group of young ladies. You are all worthy of the great profession you have chosen, and we extend our heartiest congratulations and most sincere wishes. jP rjaivar cHuclio 1654 Main Street - - Springfield 86 Compliments of JUiesiftelh Co-(£peratt e Bank Westfield Massachusetts Compliments of Uforonoco Rafting? Bank Westfield Massachusetts (the Jfampbcn National il ank anb (Trust Companu Westfield Massachusetts Compliments of 3UcstftcIb j tfiingp Bank Westfield Massachusetts 87 Compliments of the Class of 1 9 3 3 88 Be particular when selecting your Druggist Our one thought is your Protection Three Registered Pharmacists JAMES E. TEMPLETON CO, Inc. 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EMERSON SON Jewelers Elm Street Westfield Compliments of Dentist Elm Street Westfield 91 Westfield ' s Reliable Shoe Store Agents for Stetson Florsheim Co-Operative Herman Shoes for Men Stetson Queen-Quality Dorothy Dodd Enna-Jettick Shoes for Women LINEHAN ' S BOOT SHOP Compliments of UNITED SHOE REPAIR School Street Westfield Young Men ' s and Students ' Wear for Social Activities and Graduation Plain and Striped Flannel Trousers, Yorke Shirts, Neckwear, Interwoven Hose, Hickok Belts, Carter ' s Athletic Underwear, etc. CHAPMAN CLOTHING CO. 36 Elm Street Westfield, Mass. C. T. I XI I It I A Complete Line of Plain and Fancy Groceries for All Occasions High-Grade Meats and Pastries Always on Hand Quality at the Right Price 52 Elm Street Phone 729-730 Phone 415 CHATLOS CO,, INC Busses and Trucking 14 Free Street Westfield COMMUTERS! Try our Lunch Room for your midday meal ROMANI FRUIT CO. 56 Elm Street Westfield Candy Ice Cream Lunches Fruit Vegetables Block ' s Woman ' s Shoppe Exclusive Women ' s, Misses ' , and Children ' s Apparel 116 Elm Street Westfield Compliments of DR. L. L. HOFF 305 Main Street Holyoke 92 Compliments of DR. WILLIAM F. H. DIERKES 93 Elm Street Westfield Compliments of DR. J. B. ATWATER 93 Elm Street Westfield Compliments of W. EDWARD PIKE, D.D. 88 Elm Street Westfield CONFIDENCE Our most valued possession is the confidence we enjoy among the people of this community. Our patrons know that they can come to us for honest advice, good merchandise, dependable service. Troublesome details may be left to our care, and the most intimate matters confided to us with absolute assurance. Funeral Directors 21 School Street Westfield Compliments of DR. M. D. CHLSHOLM 106 Elm Street Westfield Compliments of DR. A. J. LOGIE 93 Elm Street Westfield Telephone 2-9414 DR. FRANCIS E. DONOVAN Optometrist Specializing in Correction of Defective Vision 33 Bridge Street Springfield, Mass. Compliments of J. R. KING Everything Good to Eat 93 Autographs 94 uiograpljs 95 JVutograpfy s 96