Westfield State University - Tekoa Yearbook (Westfield, MA)

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May 24— Class Prom June 9-13— Graduation Activities 1935-36 Sept. 19— Cap and Gown Oct.— Cuts December 20 — Cheerio Ball January 5 — Miss Fickett May 15- Theses Due upheld the honor of the class by repre- senting Czechoslovakian peasants in beautiful red and white costumes de- signed by our own Ruth Fielding. This dance took place in a Music Box. Rhythm floated everywhere. But was it not lucky Mr. Hawley didn ' t criticize our peculiar placement of sharps and flats? Graduation this year meant that the elementary division of our class re- ceived their diplomas. Some of our sis- ters left to assume positions as Al teach- ers while others returned in September (was it force of habit?) to study for their degrees. We assumed the dignity of seniors. Notice that Miss Tobey ' s earnest en- deavors to improve our posture by hav- ing us balance books on our heads proved excellent training for wearing caps. A long awaited privilege — but woe unto the senior who takes all of her cuts at once. Stars everywhere! The dust which must have fallen from them made the floor too slippery so the gentlemen had the unique privilege of brushing up the Stardust. The predominant spirit of this social event more than exemplified its name. The greatest sorrow that came to our class was the death of Miss M. Grace Fickett, our beloved class adviser. Read ' em and weep. When do you think these theses should have been be- gun? How do you suppose that spring va- cation of 1936 was spent by the sen- iors? 28

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May 24- May Day June 15 College closes 1933-34 Rural Training May 16- May Day 1934-35 December 21- Christmas Ball January-June Training May 15 - May Day An Old English May Festival. Note these pictures of the two groups of Freshmen doing their share to make the day a success. In lovely silver cos- tumes Morris dancers are acting much like contortionists at play. The second group in blue and orange peasant cos- tumes are doing a typical English coun- try dance. Note: that the year ended with the class of 1935 coming out with honors in athletics. That week ' s introduction to teaching so fearfully anticipated did not turn out so badly after all. Among our sacred memories are treasured the experiences of those weeks in the country . Another May Day. Our class repre- sented both the beautiful and wild Perchtens. Since we were all beautiful and docile creatures, the only way that we could represent wild Perchtens was by wearing huge grotesque masques. Brief discussion of difficulties encoun- tered in trying to dance and keep the masques in place. (Bring out the fact that the day was very warm and places for eyes and noses were very minute.) This Dance introduced the custom of having an annual Junior Ball. Notice how many original ideas these Juniors had. What could have been prettier than a snow scene in a cabaret? Need we say more than, It was a period of joy and sorrow ? A Junior day at last. Could any queen have been lovelier than our Queen of the May, Roberta Wall, with her attendants, Francise Sears and Mil- dred Carlson? The rest of our group 2 7

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June 8 — Banquet June 9 — Glee Club Concert June 10 — Class Day June 11 — Graduation Having powers only to review the past, we must leave these events to your memory and imagination. (If you are 100% collegiate you will no doubt have programs of these events inserted in the frame of your mirror.) III. Application: — ■ 1. For the Seniors : — ■ Reliving the pleasant experiences of these past four years. 2. For the under classmen : — - To prove that you have learned your lesson we offer the following quizz which will be graded according to the best rules of Tests and Measurements . a. What is the most intelligent class that has ever entered W. S. T. C. ? Give reasons. b. What class has been outstanding for its original activities? Give proof of your statement. c. Compare the spirit of ' 76 with that of ' 36. d. What is the best-liked class? Who likes them? e. Why will you remember the class of ' 36? Give 10 reasons — don ' t repeat answers. IV. Assignment : — Juniors — one more year at W. S. T. C. with best efforts to fit you for worthy succession to the place left vacant by the parting class of 1936. Sophomores — Two more years at W. S. T. C. — referring at every turn to the outstanding example of success furnished by your sister class the thirty sixers. Freshmen — Three more years- — You ' ll have plenty of time to pre- pare your lesson well and practice what we have preached. With all hopes that this has been a profitable lesson which will serve as an inspiration in the future, we dismiss the class. Do not rush for the door! Pass, quietly. Ann Cronin Ruth Fieldling Mary Llewellyn Gertrude Rintala 2 9