Westfield State University - Tekoa Yearbook (Westfield, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 90 of the 1941 volume:

VVESII-IELU 51 Alt UULLfcUE 3 0386 0025 9463 5 c W W ss« Dickinson Hall THE Fl?E$IDENft Home T LLLULLL J S V 1 Traimws School z A 2 COUftT STRier $ College Song Westfield! Alma Mater, We salute and honor thee. Thy loved name instills in us Thoughts of hope and victory. Through the years that are before us, May we keep within our hearts Memories inspirational That thy proud name imparts. Westfield, we are loyal to thee, Westfield! Alma Mater. M. Ruth Reavey (Music written by Louise R. Hagen) T. LEONARD KELLY, M.S. Dedication In grateful appreciation of his understanding, cooperation, and sympathy during our four years the class of 1941 dedicates the Tekoa to Mr. T. Leonard Kelly, M.S. PRESIDENT OF STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE AT WESTFIELD Westfield State Teachers College is proud of the -product- she has produced. Every city and town of the Commonivealth and many outside its environs have found the influence of its graduates in both the classroom and administrative offices to be educationally and socially sound. It has made its influence felt in the professions and in the fields of business and states- manship. You, the Class of 1941, have traditions to uphold and high standards to emulate. For the past four years you have studi- ously kept both these in mind. Your step never faltered, your high resolve never weakened, as you loyally and steadfastly pursued to completion the preparation necessary to fit you for that field of endeavor which is yours by choice. We have given you a training second to none for successful leaching. Ideals of teaching and social conduct have been in- culcated, and loyalty to family and country emphasized. Your ■rights and duties as citizens have been expounded and you have been properly informed of the rights and duties of the state toivard you. Every right has a corresponding duty whether it is being exercised by you, your fellow-man, or the state. Cling stead- fastly to your rights. Be conscious of your duties. Respect the rights of others, but insist that they live up to their ob- ligations and duties to you and their felloiv-men. Armed with the principles and practices of education, and a knowledge of your political and social rights and duties, your position as an educator of the youth of America ivill stand un- challenged. Success will be yours. In the days ahead, loyalty to your government will beget a bigger and better country — -loyalty to your college ivill beget a bigger and better institution. May God guide you to the fulfillment of your destinies. Sincerely yours, mm Suae teachers Qollege at TsOcstficl o Q c I fcX) J. VEY MERRILL, Ed.M. Director of Training Principal of Training School Education and Psychology GLADYS F. PRATT, M.A. Librarian and Social Director ESTHER ST. CLAIR Registrar ANNA C. SABOL Clerk — f 1 jI DOROTHY V. N. BROOKS, MA. Geography, Contemporary Literature FREDERICK S. CONLIN, M.A. Lit ratnrc, English I ' snge E. LOLITA EVELETH Fim and Industrial . I rte EDWARD R. HAW LEY Music, ( ' horus, Music I ppn nation [10] THERESA J. LAMMERS, M.A. Physical Education MARIAN E. LUSK, B.S.E. Art, Handwriting, Psychology, Logic RAYMOND G. PATTERSON, M.A. History, Sociology MARTHA M. TOBEY, M.A. Economics, Mathematics, Language MAY T. GROUT Social Studies ELLA G. WALLACE Science RICHARD A. WARD, B.S.E. English MARJORIE M. WILLIAMS, B.S. VIOLA E. BETTINGER, M.A. Mathematics Sixth Grade [11] FLORA S. HEALD, B.S. Sixth Grade FLORENCE V. NICHOLS Fifth Grade EDITH M. ROBBINS Fifth Grade IENNIE B. LESNIAK, B.S.E. Fourth Grade LOUISE P. WADE Third Grade ANNA F. DEANE, B.S. Second Grade CLARA W. LEYONBORG, B.S. First Gi ' adt ILLEN A. FULLER, B.S.E .1 in lull Rural School MRS. KATHAKINK II. COI.K Kind rgarti n [12] J3 •2 £ MaiiB c f. Sutll tuan 114 Hampden Street Chicopee President The heart to conceive, the understanding to direct, or the hand to execute. Junius W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 1; May Day 1, 2, 3, 4; Archery 1; Dance Group 1, 2; Hockey 2, 3; Class Vice-President 3; President 4; Student Council 4; International Relations 1, 2, 3; Golden Key Club 1; Art Club 2, 3; President 3; Tekoa 3, 4; Art Editor 4; Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities 4; Delegate to I.R.C. Regional Conference .at Smith 3; Delegate to New England Teacher Preparation Conference. Competent Senior President . . . artistic . . . leads of fun . . . mimics to the delight of everyone . . . wor- ries, but gets results . . . suffragette in assignment releases . . . shining, wavy hair . . . diligent worker. (U [15] cAl a.xqa%E.t zA {. dxs.an. 42 Carlton Street Holyoke Vice-President The gentleness of all the gods go with you. Shakespeare W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; May Day 1, 2, 3, 4; Maid of Honor 3; Basketball 1; Archery 1; Dance Group 2, 3; Golden Key Club 1; Art Club 2; Dramatic 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 3; International Relations Club 2, 3; Tekoa Staff 3, 4; Advertising Manager 4; Class Vice-President 4; Class His- tory 4. Just a Ray of lovely things . . . schoolgirl com- plexion . . . personality . . . dramatic . . . see play programs . . . popular committee member . . . Well, it seems to me . [16] 30 White Street Westfield Secretary The sunshine of life is made up of very little beams that are bright all the time. AlKIN W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; May Day 1, 2, 3, 4; Hockey 1, 2, 3; Hiking 1, 2, 3, 4; Head 3; Archery 1; Dance Group 1, 2, 3, 4; W.AA. Council 3; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Golden Key Club 1, 2, 3; Delegate to New England Teach- er Preparation Conference 3; Delegate to Teachers College Publication Conference 4; Tekoa Staff 3, 4; Business Manager 4; Class Secretary 4; Class Will 4. Lively personality . . . business-like . . . takes her place in everything . . . active in athletics . . . snappy . . . curly-headed . . . pink and blue sweaters. 04 [17] West Springfield Treasurer ' Work first, and then rest, Ruskin v W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; May Day 1, 2, 3, 4; Page 1; Tennis 1; Hockey 2; Bas- ketball 2; Dance Group 1, 2; Class Treasurer 3, 4; Golden Key Club 1, 2; Science Club 3, 4. Does she know her indexes! . . . duty Calls always . . . but she has her fun, too . . . Will all seniors who have not paid ... ... very thorough assign- ments . . . high heels . . . long eye Lashes. [18] 7 zzonz ±J. Jdxook.1 Granville Earnest, active industry is a living hymn of praise, never failing source of happiness, Mme. de Wald W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; May Day 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Assistant Librari- an 2; Librarian 3; Hockey 2. Perseverance . . . reliable . . . those home-baked foods and apples . . . colds and sweet-smelling reliefs . . . hidden pictures . . . Yes, they come out of hiding sometimes! . . . Does she like ice skating? . . . Ask her. u 121] cLLiza.UE.th JduxIzz. 5 Franklin Avenue Westfield And though he promised to his loss, He makes his promise good. Tate and Brady W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Council 2; Tennis 1, 3; Hiking (Head) 2; Archery 2; Hockey 2; Badminton 2; Dance Group 1, 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Golden Key Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Write-up Committee 4; Chairman of Senior- Faculty Tea. Unassuming . . . reserved . . . the westward bound- ary of the world: Pittsfield . . . Mathematical prob- lems, did you say? . . . Not for some people! . . . sup- per hikes with thick delicious hamburgers . . . grace- ful hands. [22 ( A [axu j. JSuunCalzi 16 Chexry Street Westfield Why should I spare words? They cost nothing. Seneca W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; May Day 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Group 2; Hockey 1, 2; Tennis 1; Archery 1, 2; Golden Key Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Program Chairman 2, 3, 4 J Glee Club 2; Class Will 4. Sleep, blessed sleep! . . . fancy jewelry . . . medical advice . . . where does she get those words . . . last minute rusher ... a hound for jokes . . . grand story- teller . . . devotee and interpreter of the classics . . . incessant note-writer . . . everything points south. u 123] Cam£TtA2£ C ' i£an 15 Morris Street Westfield That best portion of a good man ' s life, His little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love. Wordsworth W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; President 3, 4; Head of Hockey 2; Delegate to W.A.A. Conferences at North Adams 2, Fitchburg 3, Bridgewater 4 ; Dance Group 1, 2, 3, 4; Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4; Archery 1, 2; May Day 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Vice-President 1; Student Council 3, 4; Golden Key Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 1; Vice-President 2; Glee Club 1; Who ' s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges 4; Class Day Program 4. A devoted cousin all would desire . . . W.AA. ' s Cathern . . . participant in all sports . . . that little girl voice with a personality . . . excellent committee worker . . . the delightful toss of her head . . . that white tennis dress. [21] LLathsxinz jitzq£,xaLd 83 Church Street Chicopee Falls B.A., College of Our Lady of the Elms, 1940 Good humour only teaches charm to last, Still makes new conquests, and main- tains the past. Pope W.A.A. 4; May Day 4; Glee Club 4 Spontaneous humour and wit . . . talkative ... so- ciable . . . curly hair . . . noisy . . . those immortal imitations in the social room . . . co-operative that ' s Kay ! . . . date bread every Wednesday . . . incessant letter writer. [27] 67 Euclid Avenue Springfield That is a good book which is opened with expectation and closed with profit. Alcott W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; May Day 1, 2, 3, 4; Hockey 1, 2; Basketball 1; Class Secretary 2; Bookstore Manager 3, 4; International Relations Club 2, 3, 4; Librarian 2; Corresponding Secretary 4; Golden Key Club 1, 2, 3; President 3; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Tekoa Staff 3, 4; Photography Editor 4; Who ' s Who Among Students in American Universities and Col- leges 4; Delegate to International Relations Club Conferences 2, 3; Class Prophecy 4 ; Honor Society. September 1937 . . . dirndl dress and flitting hands . . . 11)3!) . . . books . . . bills, notices . . . intelligent in many fields . . . very capable . . . amazing originality . . . graceful tap routines . . . phrases of operatic airs emerging from the bookstore. rr ■ = = jf ' jR -- - 1 w 1 1 1 [28] dVyiixizL i.ohni.on 185 Maynard Street Springfield The hand that made thee fair, made thee good. Shakespeare W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; May Day 1, 2, 3, 4; May Queen 3; Basketball 1, 2; Tennis 1, 2; Tennis Champion 1; Dance Group 1, 2; Head of Basketball 3; Head of Tennis 2; Golden Key 1, 2; Science Club 3, 4j Program Chair- man of Science Club 4; Honor Society. Lovely May Queen and Fashion Show model . . . that blonde hair! ! . . . such an appetite . . . industrious . . . studious . . . one of the class scholars . . . what notes! . . . deserves medal for promptness . . . who said that about beauty and brains? ... that ma- roon Buick! A 129] 69 Dunmoreland Street Springfield Gi-aduate of Ethical Culture Schools, Teacher Education Department, New York City And her smile like sunshine dart. Whittier W.A.A. 3, 4; May Day 3, 4; Science Club 4; Senior Write-up Committee 4. Welcomed in 1939 . . . Colgate ' s smile . . . Fine com- muting companion . . . reads all best-sellers . . . own determined convictions . . . Well I don ' t care, I still think . . . Still has deep love for New York . . . con- scientious worker. [33] SL inoxs. c_. Lsnin an 2 Marjorie Street Westfield Honorable industry always travels the same road with enjoyment and duty, and progress is altogether impossible without it. Samuel Smiles W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; May Day 1, 2, 3, 4; Hiking 1; Tennis 1; Dance Group 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 2; Chairman of Dramatics 3; President 4; International Relations Club 2, 3, 4; Golden Key Club 1. Remember Aggie of Kind Lady . . . likes cokes and talk fests . . . dark eyes that shine . . . also watching the draft . . . loves her green kerchief . . . dependable . . . assignments always done thoroughly . . . the ring. u [31] tfuik £ Xi £Ut£ 51 Jefferson Street Westfield Ambition has no rest. Btjlwer-Lytton W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; May Day 1, 2, 3, 4; Archery 1; Dance Group 1, 2, 3, 4; Class President 2; Student Council 2; Golden Key Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Presi- dent 4; International Relations Club 1, 2, 3; Tekoa Staff 4; Clerk 4; Delegate to N. E. Teacher Preparation Conference 2; Delegate to Eastern States Conference 2; Delegate to International Relations Conference 3; Class Prophecy 4; Honor Society. An able leader ... a persistent Russian . . . Miss Tobey ' s erstwhile charming chatterbox . . . samovar hospitality in the Social Room . . . the oil burns low at midnight . . . bright student . . . loves her florid opera . . . Martha Graham addict . . . well-tailored skirts. (32) Patxlaia £ J l itakdl 812 Carew Street Springfield The reason firm, the temperate will, Endurance, foresight, strength and skill. Wordsworth W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 2; May Day 1, 2, 3, 4; Maid of Honor 3; Hockey 1, 2; Basketball 2; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Golden Key Club 1, 2; International Relations Club 3; Student Council President 4; Class Treasurer 1; Class Secretary 3; Who ' s Who Among Stude?its in Ameri- can Colleges and Universities 4; Delegate N. E. Teacher Preparation Conference 4; Delegate Eastern States Conference 4; Class History 4; Senior Placement Committee 4; Honor Society. Efficient . . . executive ability . . . May Queen ' s Court . . . wide variety of interest . . . angora sweaters . . . office management . . . can she keep a secret? . . . remember dramatic club play? . . . Tootsie . (M [33] jy[a J . J l{ OXTL1 Rowley Street Agawam ' Whence is thy learning? Hast thy toil O ' er books consumed the midnight oil? GAY W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; May Day 1, 2, 3, 4; Golden Key Club 1, 2; Science Club 3, 4; Vice-president 4; Tekoa Staff 3, 4, Editor 4; Delegate to Teachers College Publications Conference at Salem 4; Senior Write-up Committee 4; Chairman of Class Banquet Committee 4; Chairman of Food Sale and Military Whist Party 4; Honor Society. Always willing to lend a hand . . . except when she ' s talking and can she talk! Studies . . . intelligent questions and answers . . . hard worker . . . compe- tent leader . . . those morning bus rides . . . analyti- cal ability . . . library sessions. [34] 2 Pine Street Westfield Transferred from Fitchburg Teachers College September, 1939 Wisdom, resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding. Proverbs M.A.A. 3, 4; President 4; Golden Key Club 3; Dramatic Club 4; Christ- mas Play 3, 4. Gray-blue eyes . . . reassuring smile . . . ungrudging friendship . . . nice to know . . . passion for bright socks . . . asset whenever any work to be done . . . chocolate milk. [35] Sil£.s.n A [. J uan 76 Union Street Westfield Her words are trusty heralds of her thoughts. Ford W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; May Day 1, 2, 3, 4; Riding 1; Archery 1; Hiking 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Group 1, 2, 3, 4; Golden Key Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Vice-President 2; Class Secretary 1; Recreational Chairman 3, 4; Stu- dent Council 3, 4; Who ' s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities 4; Senior Write-up Committee 4; Chairman of Food Commit- tee for Senior-Faculty Tea 4; Honor Society. News, news, where art thou? . . . bright smile . . . healthy laugh . . . neatness . . . always a ready an- swer . . . defender of rights . . . charming clothes . . . Where does she get those lovely sweaters? . . . remember America the Beautiful. [36] Beckct Good understanding giveth favor. I ' BOVKBBS W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; May Day 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1; Dance Group 1; Art Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dormitory 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 2, 4; Senior Class His- tory 4. Quiet eyes , . . sometimes twinkle with mischief . . . generous . . . dependable . . . listens to everyone ' s troubles . . . gives good advice . . . watch her left hand . . . loyalty to home town . . . training marks that all envy. QA [37] y {aiqa%s.t zAl{. ± uLLiuan 30 Union Street Westfield An able man shows his spirit by gentle words and resolute actions. Chesterfield W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Council 4; May Day 1, 2, 3, 4; Page 1; Jester 2; Hockey 1, 2, 3; Archery 1; Basketball 1; Hiking 2; Class Treasurer 2; Golden Key Club 1; International Relations Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Recording Secretary 3; Librarian 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Delegate to I.R.C. Conferences 2, 3 ; Senior Class Prophecy 4. Turned up nose . . . Erin-blue eyes . . . quick wit . ready answers . . . manager, athletic and sporty . a whole lot in the little package . . . that holy look determination plus . . . Well look kids. [38] Afancu C. lauLox Granby Wild wit, invention ever new, And lively cheer of vigor born. Gray W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; May Day 1, 2, S, 4; Hockey 1, 2; Basketball 2, 4; Class Vice-President 2; Class President 3; Student Council 3; Secretary 3; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chairman of Dramatics 4. Broad sense of humor . . . mil ' tary-minded in some respects, but she claims pacifism ... a follower of the Thespian art . . . dimples . . . those cute poetry recitations . . . delightful faculty-antics before classes . . . the stationery she uses. dA [39] 34 Sunnyside St. Chicopee Falls Nothing is so wholesome, nothing does so much for people ' s looks as a little in- terchange of the small coin of benevo- lence. Ruffin W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; May Day 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2; Hockey 3, 4; Basket- ball 3, 4; Dance Group 1, 2; Golden Key Club 1; Art Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice- President 4. Desire for fruits . . . conscientious . . . prompt . . . an unforgettable laugh . . . all-day car service . . . readable and lengthy notes . . . hurry, always in a hurry. [40] 13 Meadow Street Westfield Attempt the end, and never stand to doubt; Nothing ' s so hard but search will find it out. Hehbick W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; May Day 1, 2, 3, 4; Jester 3; Archery 1, 2; Badminton 2; Dance Group 1, 4; Hiking 1, 2; Tennis 1; Art Club 1, 2, 3; Golden Key Club 1, 2, 3; Science Club 2, 3, 4; Secretary 3j Glee Club 4; Class Will 4. Sleuth . . . regular Sherlock Holmes . . . scientific and political knowledge . . . endless questions . . . trust Jane to ask what we all wanted to know . . . merry grin . . . enjoys debates of any kind . . . current events. U 141] Class ItOill We the class of nineteen forty-one, at the State Teachers College, Westfield, Massachusetts, being in good bodily health and of sound and disposing mind and memory, and being desirous of settling our scholastic affairs while we have the strength and the ability to do so, do make and publish this our last will and testament hereby revoking and making null and void all other last wills and testaments by us heretofore made. We devise, bequeath, and dispose to Mr. Scanlon: A huge, ever-visible placard bearing those immortal words of wisdom: Do it now! Mr. Merrill: A gold medal (24kt.) for invaluable services rendered the class of 1941 during their memorably hectic incubation period in practice-teaching. Miss St. Clair: A lie detector- — in memoriam! Miss Pratt: Television to detect those culprits who whisper in the library — All guilty! Mr. Kelly: Free inoculations for increasing pigment cells to aid him to face, uncringing, the tropic sun (and daughters?). Mrs. Brooks: An automatic alarm system guaranteed to go off full blast at exactly ten of the hour. Mr. Conlin: A magic carpet express to South America — trip prepaid. Miss Lammers: Another senior class as adept in learning and appreciating the tap routines for the Three Blind Mice . Miss Tobey: A button-hole camera to take a photograph every time she meets a man in order to start an art gallery at W.S.T.C. Miss Eveleth: A large and varied lumber pile in her backyard so that construc- tion problems ' may go on without any undue complications. Mr. Patterson: A class with photographic memories especially sensitized to the Constitution. Mr. Hawley: A library of records of the world ' s best music to be available on demand. Miss Lusk: A paint-stained smock, a jaunty beret, a brush and palette to give her that Bohemian tang. Miss Sabol: A red cap to find those delinquent N.Y.A. ' s. The class of nineteen forty-one also wishes to make additional be- quests : Lucille Bemis ' s tread softly ability to any who try to slip by without being noticed. Dot Bradley ' s motto, Let a smile be your umbrella , to every one who has a rainy day. [42] Betty Burke shares her extra portion of a woman ' s birthright — a blush — with all the girls. Butch ' ' Buynicki ' s repertoire of original excuses especially designed for all occasions. Yes — all occasions. Cathern Crean ' s package of pep for all fagged-out juniors. To our pleasingly plump compatriots, Peg Crean ' s formula for dis- posing of excess adipose tissue. Kay Dougherty ' s kindly appreciation of all the jokes, puns, etc., of faculty and students to the student who is rather slow at catching on . Kay Fitzgerald ' s personal directory of friends and data on dates to all ' hermits . Mary Fay ' s ability to play anything, anytime, anywhere, to any under- classman who will use it. To the highest bidder — English majors take notice! — Betty Henn- rikus ' s pet expression: Yes, I ' ve read that, Mr. Conlin! We offer Muriel to the Society for the Proving of Rules by Excep- tion — to prove that the B ' s (brains and beauty) may go hand in hand. Marie Kaesar ' s generous support of the Springfield Street Railway to all commuters. To all the future perusers of the classics, Elinore Lenihan ' s flair to make the classics live by her dramatic interpretative readings. Ruth Levie ' s architectural ability to all who have a felt need to build. Grace Lyon ' s undrafted male to the draft widows at W.S.T.C. Pat Mitchell ' s mathematical ability to some Math major who ' ll help future elementary division seniors out of assignment jams. To the Tekoa treasure chest, a portion of Mary Morris ' s ideas and managing ability so that the Tekoa may enjoy added success. Eileen Ryan ' s declaration of independence to all shrinking violets. Erma Simmon ' s immaculate room to those dorm-dwellers who live amid shreds of yesterday not picked up. Margie Sullivan ' s photogenic glamor to all who claim that the camera does not do them justice. To those who crave a kick (figuratively speaking) out of life, Marie Sullivan ' s recipe for vita . Nancy Taylor ' s postal service with mail twice daily to some dormster pining away for a distant amour . Mary Teahan ' s naturally curly hair to a junior in training — especially on a rainy day! Helen Walas ' s squeak, together with a can of lubricating oil, to all close-mouthed individuals. Jane Wielgus ' s art of questioning and inquiring to all who are awed by authority. Ken O ' Neil ' s manners of masculine charm over teachers to all girl students who have to compete with men — in training and elsewhere ! And lastly, we do nominate and appoint our venerable class adviser Mr. T. L. Kelly, to be sole executor of this, our last will and testament. In witness whereof we have hereunto set our hand and seal, this tenth day of June in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and forty- one. THE CLASS OF 1941 Witnesses : Mary Buy nicki Catherine Crean Mary Teahan Jane Wielgus [43] Qlass Prophesy The Massachusetts Teacher December 1951 TAXPAYERS AWAKE! A report of a survey conducted by the American Education Society: Miss Ruth Levie Miss Margaret Sullivan Miss Elizabeth Hennrikus Citizens of Massachusetts! How long are you going to allow your children to be exploited? How long before you will awake to the pitiable condition, the depths of incompetency, the absolute farce to which education in our commonwealth has sunk? For the past ten years we have been making an exhaustive study of the schools of the United States of America. Our aim has been : to deter- mine the extent to which pupil power, mental hygiene, and transfer of training have been developed in the youth of America, upon whose shoulders rests the burden of preserving the heritage handed down to us by our illustrious forefathers. This study has been based upon the firm educational principles engrained into our souls throughout our various courses with a Mr. John Merrill. Miss Hennrikus, who worked for her M.A.N, at Springfield College, has based her study of latent and developed pupil power upon the extent to which the child can combat the forces of gravity by lifting iron dumb- bells of certain specific weights. Miss Sullivan, author of numerous textbooks famous for their revolu- tionary treatment of the subject, has founded her analysis of mental hygiene upon certain positive or negative evidence seen in the classroom : the color of the ceilings, length of the curtain pulls, and most important of all, the number of desks per pupil per room. Miss Levie, who has devoted her life to the study of transfer of train- ing, believes the transfer of training can best be brought to fulfillment by the extensive use of carbon paper and hectograph in the classroom. She has, from her analysis, compiled the lists of grade norms, which will be later made available. Because of the multiplicity of our experiences, we feel qualified to present this expose of the Massachusetts schools. As an example we have chosen to present conditions as we found them in one school situated in the northwest corner of our fair and virtuous commonwealth. For here is embodied all that is faulty in Massachusetts education. The faculty of this school, strangely enough, consists of a group of young women of a similar age and a common Alma Mater. As we entered the building, we were greeted by the cries and shrieks of a child in torture. Tracing these blood-curdling sounds, we entered the office, to find the prin- cipal, Miss Margaret Crean, applying a horse-whip to the back of a prostrate child. Calmly dropping her whip after the thirtieth lash, she turned to us, and said: He dropped his pencil. We can ' t tolerate that. And in the second grade, too. She proved very kind, however, in turning the entire school over to our disposal. As we started out she said, 1 am sorry that you cannot see Miss Dougherty, who teaches our rural school. There is only one pupil, but Miss Dougherty keeps him in hand by teach- ing him subjects from all grades. At present the boy is corresponding with Einstein. [44] Naturally, we wanted to see a standardized test being administered, so we entered the classroom of Miss Elizabeth Burke. As we watched, she bellowed instructions, paced up and down the room, looked at her watch, and raising a pistol, fired it as a signal to begin. Then before our horror- stricken eyes, she turned it upon a curly-haired little boy who had stood up to ask a question and pulled the trigger. As he sank to the floor, she turned and said, He would have invalidated the test, you know. We were attracted into the next room by noises of hilarity. There we found Miss Grace Lyons, seated among her children, reading a novel while the class ran rampant. We asked to look at her lesson plans and program. She looked at us in blank amazement. Lesson plans? she said. How can one know what one is going to teach next? I never prepare a lesson. It destroys all spontaneity. Leaving in disgust, we encountered the music teacher, Miss Mary Fay, who took us to her music class. Motivation, said Miss Fay, is the keyword of my teaching. Today I am introducing the Russian folk song, Dark Eyes, so I have brought Miss Elinore Lenihan, the noted Rus- sian actress, in order that the children may see what Russian eyes truly look like. After the class had fully appreciated the beauty of Miss Leni- han ' s eyes and were madly chanting Dark Eyes and thumping their feet in Russian rhythm, we gained an opportunity to speak to Miss Lenihan her- self. She told us that she and her noted friend, Miss Lucille Bemis, whose torch singing had captivated the cafe society of New York, had tired of the sophisticated life and were devoting their lives to the spreading of culture among school children. Just at that moment an ancient school bus rattled up the drive. Peering inside we could see the competent driver, Miss Theone Brooks, arranging flash cards with which she drilled the children on their long ride back home. We firmly believe that any knowl- edge which the children have gained has been through the efforts of Miss Brooks. After the bus had gone we noticed twenty woe-begone children sitting on the steps. Miss Crean explained that they lived in the state foster home run by Mr. Kenneth Neil. The faces of the children brightened as a sta- tion wagon pulled up to the curb. Mr. O ' Neil leaned out of the window. Said he to the children, Were you worried because Daddy was late? You knew he would come. Turning to us he said, They call me Daddy be- cause it gives them a sense of belonging. He further explained to us that he had first become interested in this line of work through a course in educational sociology. The next night, we were informed, there was to be given a special pro- gram for the parents, in which each teacher would conduct a model class. Hoping to see something which approximated educational procedures, we decided to stay and observe. Our hopes, however, were dashed from the moment the program started. As we entered the kindergarten room, we saw each child poring over a syllabus on alcohol education, written es- pecially by their teacher, Miss Mary Morris. You can ' t begin educating against the vice of alcohol too early, she explained. This syllabus is writ- ten as a fairy story in which alcohol is represented as a dragon. It is within the comprehension of the children and is very appealing to them. Of course, it causes some nightmares but then — . We started to the cellar, where the gymnasium was located. A spacious room, it was filled to overflowing with hurdles of various sizes. Here we encountered the physical education instructor, Miss Helen Walas, conducting a class in high-jumps. While Miss Walas jumped over one hurdle after another, the class stood by and cheered. In between jumps, Miss Walas explained to us that their entire program consisted of running high jumps. This, she explained, gave the children a spiritual uplift not to be found in any other form of physical activity. We were unable to meet the other instructor, Miss Catherine Crean, because she had, in [45] order to combine nature study with physical activity, taken a class on a walking tour of Antarctica. She, it seems, was a firm believer that the child s study should be kept close to his environment. We wished to find the outcomes of her venture, but were unable to do so because she has not yet been heard from. In the next room a class in arts and crafts was being conducted by Miss Marie Sullivan. To our horror we saw children carving period furni- ture with their teeth. The school believed this good busy work for the mentally retarded because a cabriole leg had kept one child occupied foi years. Miss Sullivan firmly stated that she believed a project should ac- company every unit of work. Behind the furnace we came upon the nurse ' s office, of which Miss Mary Buynicki was in charge. As we observed, she yanked out every tooth in a child ' s head. One of them is defective, ' she told us, and as we have no X-ray machinery, I just have to do the next best thing. As we came up the stairs we passed Miss Mary Teahan who was firmly ejecting an irate parent. As long as I am policewoman in this school, she asserted, you will never bring your child a lunch with bananas in it. I refer you to page 45, Article VI, Section 3 in the General Laivs Re- lating to Education. As we walked down the corridor we saw a very attractive figure with two immense dimples coming toward us. Are you a teacher too? we asked politely. She gazed at us soulfully for a long minute, and then running her fingers through her hair with a Barrymore gesture, she re- plied mournfully, Yes, but my heart is not in it. I long for the stage. Then assuming a Katherine Cornell pose she glided off. That is Miss Taylor, explained Miss Crean. She is a truly great actress and so help- ful in our assembly plays because she can take all the parts. ' ' You have no idea how really modern we are, went on Miss Crean, leering horribly at a little girl who attempted to slide by us. For instance, look here. She opened a closet and there before our amazed eyes hung a very pretty creature with a cheerful face and curly hair, This is our Miss Fitzgerald, the spare teacher. She is such a mimic that she can imitate anyone in this building. So when a teacher is absent, Miss Fitzgerald takes her place and the children never know the difference. During our period of observation we were given the opportunity to observe the noted psychiatrist, Miss Jane Wielgus, who was analysing various members of the student body. Her analysis of the pupil ' s mental ability is made by determining the co-efficient of correlation between the color of his hair and the color of his eyes. Not since John Dewey has such a figure arisen in the world of psychology. The next class was even more amazing. It was conducted by Miss Marie Kaeser, in strict parliamentary form. Wearing a robe and curled white wig, and armed with a gavel she sat at a desk. Each child rose and addressed the chair. Miss Kaeser believed that this was excellent training for citizenship, but when one child rose and said, Madame Chair- man, I move that 2 and 2 make 1 , and a vote was taken by sealed ballot, we left in disgust. Noticing that one classroom was vacant, we peered out the windows and saw Miss Dorothy Bradley and a group of children standing out in the snow peering at the stars. We raised the window and inquired what was going on. Miss Bradley made the following statement: This is a course in astronomy. 1 base all studies upon Rousseau ' s principle of visual education. Never substitute the picture for the thing. Therefore, every [46] evening from 9 to 2 we watch the stars. The loss of sleep is in every way compensated for by the benefits derived. The next classroom was a study in somber blacks and browns. The teacher, Miss Muriel Johnson, was dressed in an ankle-length black dress. Her light hair was severely pinned back from her forehead. Her face was utterly devoid of make-up. The pupils were similarly clad in dark, drab frocks. Miss Johnson walked over to us primly in her carefully pointed black shoes with their serviceable low heels. When we asked why her class was so cheerless, she replied, I have found that color in the classroom diverts the class from the pursuance of knowledge. We finally inquired of the principal as to the textbooks used in this school. We use the Simmons Simple Symposium of Stimulating Study, written by Miss Erma Simmons, she told us. Because it is composed of basic theory rather than subject matter it can be used by every grade and for every subject. We were scarcely through gasping when the door opened and in strode Superintendent of Schools Patricia Mitchell, and Truant Officer Eileen Ryan. Miss Ryan, dressed in a severe tailored suit, was dragging five little boys, whom she had found playing in the alley, after her. I demand, she said, that you serve these children hamburg with onions at their daily lunch, instead of milk and crackers. Thus we may scientifically eliminate truancy. We stared expectantly at the Superintendent. What would be her comment upon the practises inculcated in this chamber of horrors? But Miss Mitchell smiled serenely as she looked around. I am so glad you chose this school for your survey, she said. I consider it an outstanding example of a child-centered school, and a better corps of teachers could not be found anywhere in the state. Then she blithely strapped on a pair of roller skates, which means of transportation she invariably used in her monthly round of the schools, and went skating off down the corridor. Taxpayers, we lay these facts before you. We believe the conclusions drawn from them to be so evident as not to require comment. But we re- peat again — Citizens, awake ! The hour is at hand — the clock has struck ! 1471 Class history On a bright September morn, the twentieth to be exact, in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred thirty seven, the class of 1941 entered the portals of Westfield State Teachers College. We began our career here after the usual fashion — looking around, and meeting the faculty — a pleasure climaxed by the Get-Acquainted Party with its endless receiv- ing line. We really became organized with the election of class officers in early November. We had been royally treated by the Junior girls, and after the election of Mary Fay as president ; Catherine Crean, vice-president ; Eileen Ryan, secretary; and Patricia Mitchell, treasurer; we attempted to repay the kindness of our Big Sisters with a tea. After this election we also in- duced T. Leonard Kelly of the faculty to assume the responsibility of facul- ty adviser for our active group. He hasn ' t had time to be sorry, we hope ! We proceeded through the year doing more than our share toward the success of various social affairs. It was at the banquets that we climaxed our al- ready far-flung fame with our songs — sweet, happy, and slammy — weren ' t they fun? We had fun of our own, too, without the other classes — the midnight escapade after a show in Springfield on a blowy January night in lieu of the Promenade, our class picnic in balmy May, and all the other memorable adventures. We also proved to Mr. Patterson that there is a definite place for the modern girl in the kitchen — that she can cook ! Re- member the feast that we gave him? It was during this year that Dr. Charles Russell resigned as the head of the college, and President Edward J. Scanlon was inducted as head of the College. It seemed impossible that tempus could fugit so swiftly that it was already June, the end of freshman year and time to elect leaders for our sophomore year. The girls selected as officers were: president, Ruth Levie; vice-president, Nancy Taylor; secretary, Betty Hennrikus; treasurer, Margaret Sullivan. When the roll of the class was called in September, there were six members of the class missing: Jane Booth, Oriel Frost, Adele Kisiel, Mary Noonan, Pauline Root, and Mary Shea. We added two names to our roll call, though they weren ' t permanent, Lucille Campbell and Marie Chap- man. Again there were the dances to provide opportunity to wear our best bibs and tuckers and to show off our choreographic ability. What a metamorphosis ! During this year, our student council instituted the Fine Arts Series, now an annual event. Our cultural life has really been ma- terially benefited by this fine program, which has offered much to the col- lege and community. Music also played a big part in class history- We took, as a result of our songs at banquets, many compliments, especially on our college medley involving the history of K-E-double-L-Y and the other stellar lights of the faculty. This year too, we really began ac- cumulating our notes in the unscheduled course given by Professor Kelly on How To Get A Man . From now on kids, just take il easy and follow the rules. The centennial pageant, a century of progress in education for Westfield, was incorporated into our usual May Day program, and was a beautiful representation of the eras of service of our college. Elections for junior year brought these leaders for the class: president, Nancy Tay- [48] lor; vice-president, Marie Sullivan; secretary, Patricia Mitchell; and treasurer, Grace Lyons. And at last it had come ! After waiting for two long years we were actually Big Sisters . We did feel pretty important, did nt we? But then our Junior-Senior Ball — that was something — crystal ball, gorgeous gowns, lovely flowers, smooth music — all in all, a brilliant success. At the Christ- mas banquet we Juniors did ourselves proud with our class songs. Per- haps it was because it was our last fling before mid-years and the much talked about and feared bogey — training. The year passed and presto ! May Day was here all the more exciting because this year the May Queen and her two attendants came from our class. We well remember our lovely Queen, Muriel Johnson, and the very charming additions Pat Mitchell and Peg Crean made as Maids of Honor. With these officers: president, Marie Sullivan; vice-president, Mar- garet Crean; secretary, Mary Teahan; and treasurer, Grace Lyons, we passed into the final year at W.S.T.C. on September 16, 1940. Our recogni- tion as Seniors was officially declared on Cap and Gown Day when all seniors donned the scholarly robe and mortar board and marched into chapel exercises led by our class officers. The whirl of social events which composed the greater part of our college life had an illustrious beginning this year at the Hallowe ' en Party and the W.A.A. Dance. On December 13, Juniors and Seniors donned their most formal attire to attend the Junior- Senior Ball and dance to the strains of sweet melody under the irridescent light of the crystal ball. Before leaving for the holidays the entire college joined in a Christmas celebration in which Seniors depicted the Old English customs of observing the Yuletide season. The month of January saw the end of our practice teaching and beginning of a new semester. It ended on a happy note — the Interclass Dance. As the end would soon be here, the Seniors had more time for the serious business of study. Some diligently pursued the classics while others took time off to participate in the Dramatic Club play and the Fashion Show. Finally, attired in evening finery, we attended the Student Council Promenade and the Class Banquet. Then with solemn procession followed Baccalaureate Exercises and at last, Graduation Day. But throughout the gay festivities which marked the end, Seniors were grave — remembering the past and contemplating the future. Speak, History! Who are life ' s victors? Unroll thy long annals and say. — Story Dorothy Bradley Mary Fay Patricia Mitchell Margaret Crean Erma Simmons [49] ballad of Qlass of 41 written for Christmas Banquet 1939 — t K lt l Six and twenty strong are we, One lone man and the rest you see; Oh, ho, ho, here ' s a birdseye view Of every Junior in review : Lucille Bemis is a slender lass Lending peaceful spirit to the class. While Dot Bradley is a jolly good soul Her jokes and giggles make us roll. Theone Brooks has plenty of tact Showing us how a teacher should act. While Betty Burke, neat as a pin Has the sense to calm our din. Mary Buynicki, just call her Butch Is well known for her jokes and sootch . Lucille Campbell, red-haired, vivacious, Musical, with a wit that is spacious. Catherine Crean of athletic renown, At dancing really goes to town. Gracie Lyons who holds our cash, Is a girl with eyes that flash. Pat Mitchell is our secretary sweet Her sense and charm just can ' t be beat. Mary Morris gives the class its brain ; She works all night, our standards to maintain. Eileen Ryan, with energy for two, Appals us with the things she can do. Erraa Simmons, quiet and sweet, In punctuality has us all beat. Margie Sullivan — oh-h surprise! Margie, where ' d you get those eyes? While Miss Marie, our artist you know, Can And some fun in the deepest woe. Nancy Taylor, dimpled and sweet, On the stage really can ' t be beat. Peggy Crean can shake a leg , too, But acting is what she really can do. Now Mary Fay, who can swing every song, Is just the girl to right any wrong. Betty Hennrikus is lost in books, But where does she get those glamorous looks? Muriel Johnson ' s charms have won Many a mother ' s handsome son. Marie Kaeser, with us for a while, Has made friends with that friendly smile. Elinore Lenihan is everybody ' s pal, We all know her as a real sweet gal. Ruth Levie, when she ' s not working hard Is imitating a French or a Russian bard. Mary Teahan, is witty and smart; Her pranks live on in every Junior ' s heart. Helen Walas has a patent on squeals, Laughs at our jokes no matter how she feels. Janie Wielgus, with her knowledge of news, Astounds us when the war she reviews. But Kenneth O ' Neil is our pride and joy, In spite of his faults, he ' s a real sweet boy; But there ' s one sorrow we didn ' t foresee, He turned us down for a girl in ' 43. Now all our bragging ' s at an end, You see we must ourselves defend, Oh ! ho ho ! here we go — We have finished our floor show. [50] I UL V y ( A — ■ . ■ ■■ -. ■■ .:■■ ; , ...... ■ i i § f ' ■ IP ' : ' • g| V ji ' ntdaRn B W ■ ■ ,■ .. ■ ' . ... ■ . ■■ . ;: ..■■ ■■ ■■■■ ■ ■■■ ■ v ■■■ : ' ■:■■ F 1 3 ' • nil inliii iMifTii ... re ■ i P€ 1S? ►■ _ m ' ... P __ _ §1 jT W • ■ ■ .. .. Ml i ■ J .-„; V m00i ' ■■ : ■ ' ■ ' ' - ' 5 11 I 1 HeE= P - H w 1  IS 0| jw, IHH 1 .2 ' 2 Junior Qlass, 1940 - 1941 t- L t Anthony Barcewicz Jennie Bashista Frank Bell Timothy Burns . Everett Bush Rose Bussel Cecilia Carme Rita Connolly James Dowd Edna Fisher Mary FitzMaurice Janet Fowler Vivian Frappier Eileen Garvey Edna Gehring Jennie Giuditta Ruth Gorham James Gorman . Deborah Harrison Joseph Homicki Thomas Hussey Mae Kieliszek Ann Leary . Marcelle Leverault Margaret Lucey Mary Lyons Frances McCarthy Edward Meacham Margaret Meaney Dorothy Millot . Margaret Murray Claire O ' Hara O. Pauline Olsen Marie Parent Theresa Russo . John J. Shea Helen Schindler Irene Sheehan Virginia Sullivan Hazel Van Wert M. Myrtle Washington Stella Wasik Earl W.Wilson . 80 White St., Westfield Fowler Road, Westfield 15 Taylor St., Holyoke 261 East Dwight St., Holyoke 137 Union St., Westfield 24 Longwood Ave., Holyoke Millers Falls Road, Turners Falls 25 Greenwich St., Springfield Pleasant St., Huntington 39 Allendale St., Springfield 23 Cass Ave., W. Springfield 30 Armstrong Ave., W. Springfield 320 Main St., Indian Orchard 59 Williston Ave., Easthampton 9 Cross St., Westfield Box 104, Russell 54 Brookline Ave., Westfield 455 Beech St., Holyoke 126 Pineywoods Ave., Springfield 253 Belmont Ave., Springfield 33 Kellogg St., Westfield 53 Water Lane, Easthampton 360 Walnut St., Holyoke 26 Forest St., Willimansett 116 Revere St., Springfield 10 Garrity St., Chicopee Falls 453 Appleton St., Holyoke 30 Pearl St., Westfield 20 Wait St., Springfield Southwick 82 Chestnut St., W. Springfield 28 Taylor St., Holyoke Old Westfield Road, Granville 31 Crown St., Westfield 63 Burford Ave., W. Springfield 675 High St., Holyoke 32 Noble St., Springfield 274 Franklin St., Springfield 492 High St., Holyoke Maple Ave., Chester 105 Prospect St., Willimansett Montgomery Road, Westfield 103 Walnut St., Holyoke [53] Sophomore Qlass, 1940-194] s k s Mary Adams Veronica Blanchard Marie Bresnahan Manning Case Florence Dmytryk Rose Farrell William FitzGerald James Garvey Marguerite Hall Dorothy Koenig . Theresa Kotlarski Emogene Lane . Sylvia Livingston Regina MacPherson Helen Piela Ruby Roberts Stella Siok . Dorothy Sullivan 38 Chapel St., Westfield 194 Walnut St., North Agawam 7 Hancock St., Westfield 273 Holyoke Road, Westfield 3 Butler St., Westfield 737 High St., Holyoke 50 Mill St., Westfield 54 Williston Ave., Easthampton Montgomery 258 Fountain St., Springfield 7 Kimball St., Chicopee 157 Franklin St., Westfield 30 Bates St., Westfield 80 Woodlawn St., Springfield 36 Highland Ave., Chicopee 12 Woodbridge St., So. Hadley Miller St., No. Wilbraham 6 Arlington Ave., Holyoke [I. c ] _2 3 freshman Qlass, 1940- 1941 5 3 Alice B. Carbonneau Leslie Cole Stella Cormier . Elenore Dion Margaret Grady Eleanor Hennrikus Norma Krtil Clarice Labrovitz Constance Lamy Anne McDonough Dorothy Mason Janet Poulin Margarita Queipo Edward Riley Ruth Schorr Catherine Silan Beatrice Taft Lois Thomson Marion Tucker Rose Wojcek 5 Hampden, Westfield Huntington 30 Commonwealth Ave., Springfield 47 Medford St., Springfield 9 Beacon Ave., Holyoke 67 Euclid Ave., Springfield 318 Little River St., Westfield 88 Fort Pleasant Ave., Springfield 18 Abbe Ave., Springfield 17 Jefferson Ave., Springfield Tilden Road, Monson 47 Jefferson St., Westfield 133 North Elm St., Westfield 11 Belmont St., Westfield 231 Beech St., Fairview South wick 48 Forest St., Springfield Monterey Russell Road, Blandford 24 Hanover St., Westfield I57| Editor-in-Chief Mary K. Morris ' 41 Assistant Ruth Gorham ' 42 Business Manager Mary M. Teahan ' 41 Assistant 0. Pauline Olsen ' 42 Literary Editor Mary A. Fay ' 41 Assistant Irene M. Sheehan ' 42 Art Editor Marie A. Sullivan ' 41 Assistant Margaret M. Meaney ' 42 Advertising Manager Margaret M. Crean ' 41 Assistant Janet E. Fowler ' 42 Photograph Editor Elizabeth L. Hennrikus ' 41 Assistant Mary L. FitzMaurice ' 42 Clerk Ruth E. Levie ' 11 Faculty Adviser Mr. Frederick S. Conlin s [58] President Treasurer Secretary Recreational Chairman Social Chairman President of Senior Class President of Junior Class President of Sophomore Class President of Freshman Class President of W.A.A. Chairman of Dickinson Hall Faculty Adviser Patricia E. Mitchell ' 41 Stella C. Wasik ' 42 Marie A. Sullivan ' 41 Eileen M. Ryan ' 41 James D. Gorman ' 42 Marie A. Sullivan ' 41 James J. Dowd ' 42 William R. Fitzgerald ' 43 Eleanor Hennrikus ' 44 Catherine M. Crean ' 41 Vivian Frappier ' 42 Miss Pratt FINE ARTS SERIES Chekov Theater Group Captain John B. Craig Boston Philharmonic String- Ensemble I [60] President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Adviser Helen Schindler ' 42 Helen Walas ' 41 Anne McDonough ' 44 Mary Lyons ' 42 Miss Eveleth The Art Club ' s most noteworthy achievement this year was the furnishing of the scenery, costuming, and make-up for the Christ- mas play, The Nativity . Spring fashions gave rise to the annual fashion show, In the American Manner , presented entirely under the direction of the students. A post-Lenten tea honored the mem- bers and models who did such an excellent job in the show. The members also worked individually on wood-carving and other types of handicraft. The club had, in short, one of its most successful years. [61] HOUSE OFFICERS President Secretary-Treasurer Librarian Adviser Vivian Frappier ' 42 Erma Simmons ' 41 Cecils Carme ' 42 Miss Robbins CO-OPERATIVE OFFICERS Stewardess Dorothy Bradley ' 41 Treasurer Marcelle Leverault ' 42 Advisers MlSS TOBEY Mrs. Brooks Mr. Kelly Dickinson Hall has a wide variety of socials so that no person away from home can possibly have time to be homesick. There ' s plenty of room for private entertaining in the living room and the cozy sitting rooms. Social ability is helped along too, by dances and parties. This year there have been two Vic dances, a Christ- mas party, and a celebration on each dorm girl ' s birthday. Besides these affairs, there were the banquets at Christmas and on class night. The parties after the Hyannis-Westfield basketball game and after the Glee Club concert were enjoyable too. - ] IS [62] 10 I - 1 1 m , m m r T?.t 3GP President Chairman of Dramatics Secretary-Treasurer Adviser Elinoke Lenihan ' 41 Nancy C. Tayloe ' 41 Euby M. Boberts ' 43 Mrs. Brooks The Dramatic Club has concentrated all activity on prepara- tion for the two stellar performances of the year in which it par- ticipates — the Christmas play, and the joint performance with the drama group of Springfield College. This has meant much in- dividual work rather than frequent club meetings. The two very successful ventures of the club on the stage this year were the Christmas production, The Nativity , and the spring presentation of Oscar Wilde ' s playj The Importance of Being Earnest . [63] UL President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Librarian Assistant-Librarian Director Accompanist Mary Lyons ' 42 Stella Siok ' 43 Janet Fowler ' 42 Ruby Roberts ' 43 Dorothy Mason ' 44 Mr. Hawley Miss Pratt Lift up ye voices and sing may well be the motto of the Glee Club for this is what the members do each week. The club has such a large part in school activities that it is the only one in the college that has a weekly meeting. The group this year entertained at a college assembly program, and at an assembly program at Westfield High School. In March our girls joined with the Men ' s Glee Club of Massachusetts State College in a formal concert. The club furnished the choral background for the Christmas play, and also the music for Commencement. [6-1] President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Program Chairman Adviser Euth Levie ' 41 Anthony Baecewicz 42 Margaret Grady ' 44 Mary Buynicki ' 41 Mr. Conlin This year, Golden Key began its season with a hot dog roast on the campus, followed by an outdoor meeting. The meetings which followed featured several speakers : Miss Julia Buxton, who lectured on South America ; Mrs. Brooks, who gave ex- cellent book reviews ; and Mr. Adelbert Jakeman, one of New Eng- land ' s favorite poets. The Freshmen members presented a dramatic reading of Saturday ' s Children by Maxwell Anderson at another meeting. The contribution of the club to the assembly program for the year was a talk by the very genial staff writer of the Springfield Republican, Mr. Walter Bonney. El HY £65] President Corresponding Secretary Recording Secretary Librarian Adviser Everett Bush ' 42 Elizabeth Hennrikus ' 41 0. Pauline Olsen ' 42 Margaret Sullivan ' 41 Mrs. Brooks Mr. Patterson During this year the International Relations Club has at- tempted to keep up with the fast-changing world about us by read- ing, analyzing, and discussing current events at club meetings. Interest in world affairs constantly promoted lively and heated discussion. Several joint meetings were held with the l.R.C. of Springfield College. The club was represented along with the other New England colleges at conferences on international affairs during the year. I ■I 1 [66] President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Program Chairman Adviser Manning S. Case ' 43 Mary K. Morris ' 41 Jennie Bashista ' 42 Rose Wojcek ' 44 Muriel E. Johnson ' 41 Mr. Kelly The schedule of the Science Club was begun with a tea for new members, at which time, Miss Ruggles of the West- field State Sanatorium spoke on Bacteriology in Milk . At the meetings heid throughout the year, the group has enjoyed films on various subjects, and numerous lectures by selected members of the club, with special talks given by Mr. Kelly and Dr. Wilson. The group was responsible for the appearance at an assembly pro- gram of Mr. Harry AngelL, who gave an illustrated talk on the water system of Westfield. In addition to these events, the club took field trips to the Mt. Holyoke College Observatory and the Springfield Planetarium. 167] President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Adviser Catherine M. Crean ' 41 Marguerite M. Hall ' 43 M. Myrtle Washington ' 42 Beatrice Taft ' 44 Miss Lammers W.A.A. has charge of women ' s sports at the college, and pre- sents a varied and interesting seasonal program including : archery, hockey, basketball, modern dancing, bowling, softball, horseshoes. Basketball and tennis tournaments are the big sports events of the year, but there is lively recreational participation in other sports. Other types of activities sponsored by the group are a sports dance, assembly program, May Festival, and the entertainment at the Christmas dinner. W.A.A. has sent representatives to the Women ' s Athletic Conference and the Modern Dance Symposium which the various Massachusetts Teachers Colleges hold once a year. I ' i [68] President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Adviser Kenneth C. O ' Neil ' 41 James Garvey ' 43 Everett Bush ' 42 Anthony Barcewicz ' 42 Mr. Conlin With a limited membership the M.A.A. has carried on nobly and afforded both the members and the entire school much pleasure. The basketball team played three games with other college quintets. One of these games, played at home, was followed by an informal party at Dickinson Hall. The association also spon- sored an assembly program which featured a two-reel film on the Georgetown-Boston College football game, and Men of Muscle, a picture featuring activities at Springfield College. [69] • l TL v L ' Autographs Best Wishes from William A. Cooke, Jr. Cor. Thomas Mechanic Streets Tel. 2003 Westfield, Mass. Rix Milk Company Clarified and Pasteurized MILK AND CREAM 24 Crown Street Tel. 1477 WESTFIELD, MASS. Lynch for Lumber Westfield Yard 120 North Elm St. Tel. 154 West Springfield Yard 729 Memorial Ave. Tel. 4-8142 Quality Building Materials J. R. KING CO., Inc. The Best of Everything Good to Eat 266 Elm St. Westfield Delivery Service — Tel. 41 EMPLOYMENT WANTED — Men and women of good character, capable of speaking in pub- lic, to affiliate themselves in a remuner- ative position with a company in which there is an excellent opportunity for rapid advancement. Car necessary. If you are interested, write to STANLEY HOME PRODUCTS INC. Westfield, Massachusetts DEPT. F Loose-Leaf Notebooks and Fillers Typewriters Repaired and Cleaned R. S. Conner 34 ELM STREET WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS Commercial Training Valuable A knowledge of Commercial Subjects has a proven value to teachers. Supplement your present studies this summer by attending a Business School of Dignity, Prestige and Placement Power. Springfield Civil Service and Commercial School 145 State St. 43rd Year Springfield, Mass. No Solicitors CLASS OF 1942 CLASS OF 1943 HELEN ' S DRESS SHOP Exclusive Bridal Apparel 36 White St. Tel. 844 Compliments of LAUDATO ' S BOWLING ALLEYS Church Street Westfield, Mass. Ed. Moriarty ' s Family Shoe Store Shoes for the Entire Family 44 Elm Street Westfield, Mass. Compliments of Dr. Bernard J. Niemiro PROFESSIONAL BUILDING WESTFIELD, MASS. YOU WILL GET GOOD FOOD When you buy it at CANTELL ' S 166 Elm St., near cor. Franklin Phone 2320 Compliments of BRUNDAGES Mighty Good Values 94 Elm Street Westfield, Mass. CLASS OF 1944 JOHN T. MAHER Office Supplies — Sporting Goods Westfield, Mass. 71 Elm St. Tel. 984 FRANK L. SQUIRE Fine Meats and Groceries 17 W. School St. Tel. 231 Westfield Compliments of CONSTANCE BEAUTY SHOP 12 SCHOOL STREET Phone 287 McGregor Sportwear for the Student The Friendly Store HALLBOURG ' S Elm Street Westfield Compliments of WEMETTE ' S MARKET 98 Franklin Street WESTFIELD, MASS. WEST END DRUG STORE WM. S. BROSSEAU, Reg. Pharm. ' 218 Center St. Chicopee, Mass. i Compliments of Dr. Louis J. Massucco PROFESSIONAL BUILDING WESTFIELD, MASS. Steaks, Chops and Fried Chicken Our Specialty PHOENIX LUNCH 150 Elm Street Westfield. Mass. Compliments of TINTI ' S 22 KING STREET NORTH AGAWAM. MASS. ARMAND ' S BEAUTY SALON Specialists in PERMANENT WAVING Hair Cutting All Branches of Beauty Culture ' 1423 Main St. Phone 4-9663 Springfield, Mass. Room 303 over Springfield Public Market Compliments of ELM BAKERY 130 Elm Street Westfield, Mass. TRUE BROTHERS, Inc. JEWELERS Est. 1898 DIAMONDS — WATCHES JEWELRY — SILVER Gifts for all occasions 1390 MAIN STREET SPRINGFIELD, MASS. I James E. Templeton Co., Inc. Prescription Specialists J. E. TEMPLETON, Reg. Pharm. i WESTFIELD LAUNDRY CO. GENERAL CLEANING CO. Jefferson St. Westfield, Mass. QnuHvMif ICE CREAM « 1261 Westfield St. 161 Boston Road West Springfield, Mass. Springfield, Mass. ' Compliments of MERIT SHOE CO. 104 ELM STREET WESTFIELD, MASS. i- HAHN ' S GUERNSEY MILK Produced on Own Farm Telephone 1516 Burnett Road Chicopee Falls, Mass. Compliments of GLADWIN AND LANE The Best in Fuels Fuel Dealers Since 1864 Advance Whip Novelty Co. Dance Favors and Novelties Westfield, Mass. Tel. 566 PHILIP O ' MEARA SON Funeral Parlors 78 Main St. Westfield, Mass. Tel. 264-W Compliments of T. J. DEWEY, JR. CO. 124 ELM STREET WESTFIELD, MASS. Offering you a Metropolitan Flower Service In the Westfield Vctlley THE FLOWER SHOP Phone 194 30 Main St. GAUDETTE BROS. Painting and Decorating ALL WORK GUARANTEED 30 SARGEANT ST. 15 DRESSER AVE SPRINGFIELD, Tel. 2-7033- CHICOPEE, Tel. 1429 LAMBSON FURNITURE CO. Complete House Furnishings Undertakers I Elm St. Tel. 22 WESTFIELD, MASS. SECURITY SHOE CO. Agents for Walk-Over and Red Cross Shoes We Use Dr. Scholl ' s Foot Comfort Service 160 Elm Street PHONE 810 RES. 450 APPOINTMENTS REQUESTED DORIS BEAUTY SHOP Co-operative Bank Bldg. Westfield jftrtton ollt£iter jfuneral g ertricc 29-35 School St. Tel. 342 Tel. 1339 Compliments of SPECIALTY PRINTING CO. Clarence Fuller, Prop. 1 2 Grand St. Westfield, Mass. COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND THE MILL END STORE 241 Elm Street Silks, Woolens, Rayon, Cotton Dress Goods Always a Bargain THE PRESCRIPTION STORE EDWARD G. CROTTY 40 Elm Street Westfield, Mass COMPLIMENTS OF ROMANI ' S f COMPLIMENTS OF JOSEPH J. TEAHAN COMPLIMENTS OF St. Germain Studio Class Photographer 1941 Phone 5035 236 Maple St. Holyoke, Mass. Phone 4-6979 1421 Main St. Springfield, Mass. Best Wishes TO THE Class of 1941 lie j JAMES T. BURKE CLIFFORD G. PERO i r. ? .? Trinters of -G - i 187 Elm Street Westfield, Massachusetts — Qompliments of- Phoenix Engraving Co. HERMAN PROVOST Engravers for t 337 Worthington Street Springfield, Massachusetts Autographs With commencement Life begins ; With commencement College ends. The brief story Herein sealed Is our memory Of Westfield. Pledged to loyalty, Ideals high — We bid Alma Mater Good-bye. fM.arj S . ay ' 41 u  ssn!«««H Hj s«ms III III -U till I I- L 11 The: Teachers College □ i it l L !□ ' ULIQU