Westfield State University - Tekoa Yearbook (Westfield, MA)

Page 33 text:

Oct. 30 — Meeting of the Hampden County Teachers ' Association. Dec. 2 — School Hygiene Confer- ence. Dec. 4-5 — Annual Athletic Confer- ence of Massachusetts State Teach- ers Colleges. Dec. 22— The Christmas Party. The D. 0. A. presented a short play, The Birds ' Christmas Carol. Dec. 28 — Chrismas Assembly sponsored by the Art Club and the Glee Club. 1932 Jan. 15 — Inter-Class Promenade. Unique decorations — Japanese ! Feb. 4-5— The Dragon of Wu Foo , an operetta given by the Glee Club. Feb. 10-11 — Vermont visitors came to study the program of indi- vidual instruction in our rural schools. Feb. 25 — Dr. George Rommert, an eminent German scientist gave an illustrated lecture on The Wonders of an Unseen World. March 11 — Henry Todd lecture. Dr. Albert Bushnell Hart, historian of the United States George Wash- ington Bicentennial Commission, lec- tured on George Washington the Schoolmaster of the Nation. April 1 — The Commuters ' Dance. April 11-15 — Young Teachers ' Conference. April 14 — Costume Recital b y Berthe-Hebert. April 27 — The Art Club sponsored a series of living pictures. May 13— The Dorm Dance. May 26 — May Day ; a colorful and thrilling pageant sponsored by the W. A. A. June 10 — Student Council Prome- nade. June 12 — Vesper Sunday . The address was delivered by James Earl Russell, Dean Emeritus of Teachers College, Columbia University. June 14 — Glee Club Concert. The assisting artist was Mr. Malcolm Knott. June 16 — Graduation. The speak- er was Dr. Livingston C. Lord, Presi- dent of the State Teachers College at Charleston, Illionis. Sept. 14 — Four classes this year, and we are still Juniors. Sept. 22 — The Get-acquainted Party. With the aid of the Seniors we escorted the large freshman class, and introduced them to the Faculty. An entertaining program was given by the D. 0. A., and of course, there were refreshments. Oct. 30— The Hallowe ' en Party. There were marches up from the old gym through the halls. Prizes were awarded for the most original cos- tumes. Dancing followed. Nov. 18— The W. A. A. Dance. De- pression — no decorations! Dec. 2— The Dorm Dance. Dec. 20-22— Art Club Fair. Dec. 22— The Christmas Party. A buffet luncheon at the dormitory was followed by an entertainment at the college sponsored by the D. O. A. The play presented was The Last Christ- mas. Dec. 23 — Christmas Assembly giv- en by the Glee Club. 1933 Jan. 13 — Inter-Class Promenade. Our Assembly Hall had been attract- ively transformed into a winter scene.

Page 32 text:

Social Calendar 1930 Sept. 16 — We, the class, became members of the Westfield State Teachers College. Sept. 18 — The Get-acquainted Party . We were escorted by the Seniors and introduced to the Fac- ulty. Oct. 20 — An illustrated lecture on Birds was given by Mr. L. R. Tal- bot, educational field agent of the Massachusetts Audubon Society and National Association of Audubon So- cieties. Oct. 21— Play Day. The High School students were invited. Oct. 30— The Hallowe ' en Party. Following a buffet luncheon served at the dormitory an entertainment was presented at the college. Dec. 5— The W. A. A. Dance. Our Assembly Hall was attractively deco- rated with Indians. Dec. 22— The Christmas Party. A play entitled, The Christmas Spirit was presented by the D. 0. A. 1931 Jan. 29-30 — Glee Club presented the operatta, Hearts and Blossoms. Feb. 5 — A sleigh ride was held for the school, — such a happy crowd laughing and singing Feb. 13 — The Commuter ' s Dance. March 9.— The D. O. A. and the Mandolin Club held an open meeting. March 23 — Lorado Taft, Chicago sculptor, gave the annual Todd lec- ture. March 25 — A Fashion Show spon- sored by the D. O. A. and the W. A. A. April 10. — Forum. The Compar- ative Value of City and Rural Schools was the subject. April 16 — A Minstrel Show by the Commuters ' Club. April 24 — Tekoa Dance. Our As- sembly Hall was transformed into a May Day Festival. May 15— The Dorm Dance. An informal but delightful affair at the dormitory. May 21 — Class Competition Plays. The Seniors presented The Land of Heart ' s Desire by W. B. Yeats, and the Juniors presented The Beauty and the Jacobin by B. Tarrington. May 23 — Twenty-ninth Triennial. Gov. Ely delivered the address. June 5 — Student Council Prome- nade. June 7 — Vesper Sunday. D r. Charles Russell gave the address. June 9 — Glee Club Concert. George B. Dowd assisted. Mr. June 12 — Graduation. The address was given by Mr. James J. Quinn, Superintendent of Schools, Winchest- er, Massachusetts. Sept. 15 — Beginning of the four year course. Westfield Normal School became a degree-granting institution. Sept. 29 — The Get-acquainted Party. The Freshmen were escorted by the Seniors and introduced to the Faculty. The Seniors entertained with a delightful program, after which refreshments were served. Oct. 27— The Hallow ' en Party. A march was held up from the old gym through darkened corridors. Dancing followed — music being furnished by our new victrola-radio.

Page 34 text:

Feb. 10 — Commuters held a Val- entine dance. Feb. 23— Operetta. The Lucky Jade presented by the Glee Club. March 15 — An illustrated lecture on Hawaii and Honolulu was given by Judge Robert C. Parker. March 22 — An open meeting of the Mandolin Club and the D. 0. A. March 29 — The Evolution of Sport-costumes was presented by W. A. A. models. April 18 — Todd lecture. D r. George E. Vincent spoke on Chil- dren versus Grown-ups. April 18 — Dorm House Party. April 26 — Fashion Show spon- sored by the Art Club. April 27 — Minstrel Show by the Commuters ' Club. May 12 — Tekoa Dance. June 1 — Senior play — Little Women. May 24 — May Day sponsored by the W. A. A. June 9 — Student Council Prome- nade. June 11 — Vesper Sunday. June 12 — Class Banquet.