Westfield State University - Tekoa Yearbook (Westfield, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1946 volume:

WESTFiELD STATE COLLEGE 3 0386 0025 9468 4 HfesAM Stale Coi7eg?lfe?y UPhe Sefeoa £ tate Qfeacfjer College at OTestfieib, ffluteat$u$ttt 1946 Dedication Sincerity is to speak as we think, to do as we pretend and profess, to perform and make good what we promise, and really to be what we would seem and appear to be. In gratitude and appreciation for her genuine friendliness and welcome comradeship the class of 1946 dedicates the Tekoa to MRS. LILLIAN H. WALLACE PRESIDENT OF THE STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE AT WESTFIELD Charge to the Class of 1946 The Class of 1946 has completed its training for the noble profession of teaching. Much of this training was done under the stress of war-time conditions. Difficult as has been your lot, you have met every situation with a spirit and will to conquer that leaves no doubt as to your success in your chosen field of endeavor. We opened the gates of learning to you. You entered and accepted the proferred tasks. You now leave our portals to serve a public which is waiting for you to train a younger generation in those arts which will continue to mark this great country of ours as the land of the free and the home of the brave, and as the leading nation of the world in the advance- ment of knowledge. We know you shall not fail. Good luck and Godspeed. 3 u 10 _a o U College Faculty ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Edward J. Scanlon, M.Ed., President 20 King St. J. Vey Merrill, Ed.M., Director of Training; Principal of Training School; Education 21 High St. Mrs. Ruth Y. Berry, B.S., Librarian Granville Rd. Anna C. Sabol, Chief Clerk 10 State St. Mrs. Agnes Myers, Clerk 24 Belmont St. COLLEGE FACULTY Erna Bayliss, Physical Education 52 Grove St., West Springfield Frederick S. Conlin, M.A., English; Literature 44 Talcott Ave., West Springfield E. Lolita Eveleth, B.S., Fine and Industrial Arts 20 King St. Edward R. Hawley, Music 81 Court St. Theresa J. Lammers, M.A., Science 69 Court St. Raymond G. Patterson, M.A., History, Sociology 33 South Maple St. Martha M. Tobey, M.A., Mathematics, Economics 33 Mill St. Mrs. Lillian H. Wallace, M.A., Geography, Psychology 61 Western Ave. 3 u ID o o _£Z O en ' c ' id 10 Training School Faculty JUNIOR HIGH FACULTY Viola E. Bettinger, M.A., English Ella G. Wallace, Ed.M., Science Lynwood T. Stodden, M.Ed., Mathematics 63 School St. 11 Holland Ave. Marjorie M. Williams, Ed.M., Social Studies 83 West Silver St. 68 Wilson Ave. ELEMENTARY FACULTY Flora S. Heald, B.S., Sixth Grade Virginia Mallory, Sixth Grade Mary A. Maher, B.S.E., M.S., Fifth Grade Florence V. Nichols, Fifth Grade 69 Court St. 24 Bush St. 24 Atwater St. 116 West Silver St. Jennie B. Lesniak, B.S.E., M.S., Fourth Grade 119 Highland Ave. Louise P. Wade, B.S., Third Grade 20 Pearl St. Ellen A. Fuller, B.S.E., Second Grade Anna F. Deane, B.S., First Grade Alice R. Avery, Kindergarten Mrs. Margaret G. Peasley, Kindergarten 24 Pearl St. 21 Day Ave. 56 Jefferson St. 15 Princeton St. 11 State Teachers ' College at Westfield 12 Mentors 13 ALMA MATER 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) 14 JO u c: (D 15 Claire Agnes Hannigan 57 Maryland Street Springfield, Massachusetts Dignity is like a perfume: those who use it are scarcely conscious of it. Class President W.A.A. (1, 2, 3, 4); Basketball (1); May Day (1, 2. 3, 4); Queen ' s Court 1, 3, 4) ; Class president (1, 4) ; Student Council (1, 4) ; Glee Club (1, 2) ; Golden Key (1, 2, 3, 4); President (3); Vice-President (2); Secretary (1); Newman Club (2, 3, 4) ; Class Secretary (3) ; Dickinson Hall (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Stewardess (2, 3) ; Tekoa Staff (3, 4) ; Art Editor (4) ; Delegate to the Convention of The Eastern States Association (4) ; Who ' s Who In American Colleges and Univer- sities. ' Well, now! ... We did get the rings ... serene ... Where ' s Peach? . . ..Every Tuesday night . . . George . . . Do we wear caps and gowns? Cefcoa 16 Ru+h Helen Cignoni 91 Ambrose Street Springfield, Massachusetts Faithfulness and sincerity first of all. Vice-President W.A.A. (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Bowling (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Hockey (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Baseball (3, 4) ; Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Modern Dance (1, 2, 3, 4) ; W.A.A. Council (1, 3, 4) ; Treasurer (I) ; Head of Minor Sports (3) ; Head of Hockey (4) ; Lit Club (1, 2, 3); Science Club (2, 3, 4); President (4); Student Council (2); Class President (2) ; Queen ' s Court (2) ; Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Accompanist (3, 4) ; Christmas Play (1,2); Delegate to New England Conference of Teacher Prepara- tion Institutions (2) ; Commuters ' Club (4) ; Tekoa Staff (3, 4) ; Assistant Editor (3) ; Business Manager (4) ; Public Relations Speaker (2, 3) ; Who ' s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Honestly! . . . Mr. Hawley ' s protege . . . The mad scientist . . . Nylons . . . Her famous Basketball Suppers . . . Friendliness personified ... I have to go to church. 1946 17 Claire Adrienne Paquette 438 Britton Street Fairview, Massachusetts It is a friendly heart that has lots of friends. Class Secretary College of Our Lady of the Elms (1, 2); W.A.A. (3, 4); W.A.A. Council (4); Baskethall (3) ; Hockey (4) ; Bowling (3) ; Newman Club (3, 4) ; Vice-President (4) ; Golden Key (3) ; Science Club (3, 4) ; Glee Club (3, 4) ; Class Secretary (4) ; Tekoa Staff Clerk (4) ; May Day (3, 4) ; Queen ' s Court (4) ; Commuter ' s Club (4) ; Dickinson Hall (3, 4) ; Dormitory Council (4) ; Eastern States Associa- tion Conference of Professional Schools for Teachers (4) . Pac . . . Share the ride . . . Do you type? . ... Stardust . . . Generous . . . Everybody ' s friend . . . conscientious . ' . . What a smooth time I had. efeoa 18 Rita Rose Kelley 99 Union Street Westfield, Massachusetts Wit makes its own welcome and. levels all distinctions. Class Treasurer W.A.A. (1, 2, 3, 4); Basketball (2, 3); Tennis (1, 2); Bowling (1, 2, 3, 4); Softball (2, 3, 4) ; Swimming (3) ; Head of Tennis (2, 3) ; Captain of White Team (4); Class Treasurer (1, 4); Glee Club (1, 2); Science Club (1, 2, 3); Vice-President of Science Club (3) ; Golden Key (1, 2) ; Newman Club (2, 3, 4) ; Commuters ' Club (3, 4) ; Eastern States Conference of Professional Schools (4) . There ' s lots of time . . . Answer for everything . . . Those lovely Irish ballads . . . Equestrienne . . . Hey, Grove. X946 19 Shirley B. Thompson 22 Westover Street Pittsfield, Massachusetts Neatness is a crowning grace of womanhood. Song Leader W.A.A. (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Art Club (1, 2) ; Secretary (2) ; Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; New- man Club (2, 3, 4) ; Lit Club (3, 4) ; Class Treasurer (3) ; Song Leader (4) ; Dormitory President (3) ; International Relations Club (3) ; Hostess Group (3) ; May Day (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Dickinson Hall (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Student Council (3) . Ummm! That fried chicken! . . . Welcome to Springfield . . flowers. . . Down in the laundry Pale hands I love . . . TOkoa 20 Rita Ann Daly 44 Westminster Street Springfield, Massachusetts Life is delight; away dull care. W.A.A. (1, 2, 3, 4); Basketball (1); Host Group (1); Glee Club (1, 2, 3); Vice-President (2); President (3); Golden Key Club (1, 2, 3); International Relations Club (2, 3); Librarian (2); May Day (1, 2, 3, 4); May Queen (3); Queen ' s Court (3, 4) ; Dickinson Hall (1, 2) ; Librarian (1) ; Cast of Christmas Play (3) ; Commuters ' Club (3, 4) ; Vice-President (4) ; Newman Club (2, 3, 4) . ■ 1 I • m 1 r - ■ ' $ . ■ Hockey fan . . . Collects readmission slips . . . Early to bed . . . Big date tonight . . . Morning coffee . . . debonair . . . Bob ' s Queen, too. 1946 21 Mary Patricia Fitzgerald 109 Westminster Street Springfield, Massachusetts To be young is surely the best, if the most precarious, gift of life. W.A.A. (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Basketball (1) ; Hiking Club (2, 3) ; May Day (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Queen ' s Court (1) ; Class Treasurer (2) ; Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; International Relations Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Delegate to New Britain Conference (3) ; Treasurer (4) ; Golden Key (2, 3, 4) ; Program Chairman (2, 3) ; Vice-President (4) ; Newman Club (2, 3. 4) ; Commuters ' Club (4) . Swell fudge, Fitz! . . . Art major? . . . Gum and cough drops . . . Personality . . . Blight eyes . . . Our own wrongway Corrigan. efeoa 22 Barbara Scott Gray 54 Melville Street Springfield, Massachusetts Speak of sports and I will speak also. ' W.A.A. (1, 2, 3, 4) ; W.A.A. Council (2, 3, 4) ; Vice-President; Head of Basket- ball (3) ; Blue Team Captain (4) ; Hockey (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Softball (3, 4); Tennis (1, 2); Bowling (1, 2, 3, 4); Horseback riding (4); Delegate to W.A.A. Conference at Bridgewater (3) ; Tekoa Editor-in-chief (4) ; Assistant Photography Editor (3); May Day (1, 2, 3, 4); Queen ' s Court (2); Science Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; President (2) ; Treasurer (1) ; Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Secretary-Treasurer (2) ; Newman Club (2, 3, 4) ; Treasurer (4) ; Public Rela- tion ' s Speaker (4) ; Christmas Play Cast (2, 3) ; Christmas Host Group (4) ; Dickinson Hall (2, 3. 4) . Basketball whiz . . . Quiz kid in history . . . Oh, Lovely! . . . Living for August . . . R.M.F. . . . Mathe matician par excellence . . . Vet ' s pet . . . Tekoa trials. 1946 23 Gloria Doris Grover 131 Chestnut Street West Springfield, Massachusetts ' Vivacity is the health of the spirit. ' W.A.A. (1, 2, 3, 4); W.A.A. Council (2, 3, 4); Secretary (3); Head of Tennis (4) ; Basketball (1, 2, 3) ; Tennis (1, 2) ; Bowling (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Softball (2, 3, 4) ; Swimming (3, 4); Field Hockey (1, 2, 3); Science Club (1, 2); Secretary (2); Lit Club (1, 2) ; Glee Club (1, 2) ; Newman Club (2, 3, 4) ; Commuters ' Club (4) ; Class Vice-President (2) ; Class President (3) ; Student Council President (4) ; May Day (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Queen ' s Court (2) ; Delegate to W.A.A. Conference at Framingham (4) ; Delegate to New York Conference (4) . Commutes— by car? . . . Going to see Mrs. Berry . . . N. Y. diplomat . . . Gotta work tonight . . . ready for fun . . . Rec room. Cefcoa 24 Mary Robinson May 67 Seventh Street Springfield, Massachusetts Nothing endures but personal quali- ties. Entered W. S. T. C. 1945. Oh, those transcripts! . . . l.oves to hectograph . . . Tiny . . . George is home . . . Subtle wit . . . Oh dear! 1946 25 Eleanor Frances Peck 38 Nelson Street West Springfield, Massachusetts I would help others out oj a fellow- feeling. W.A.A. (2, 3) ; Entered W.S.T.C., 1945. Ellie . . . Sense of humor . . When we were at the Elms Grades. little, lots of fun . . . . . Loves the Primary TOkoa 26 Claire Marie Quimper 14 Noble Avenue Westfield, Massachusetts Energy and persistence conquer all things. W.A.A. (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Bowling (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Tennis (1, 2) ; Swimming (3) ; Basket- ball (2, 3) ; Class Secretary (2) ; Class Vice-President (3) ; Glee Club (1, 2, 3) ; Vice-President (3) ; Newman Club (2, 3, 4) ; President (3) ; May Day (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Queen ' s Court (3) ; Host group (2, 3) ; Science Club (2) ; Golden Key (1,2); Commuters ' Club i ' 3, 4) ; Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Univer- sities. Quimp . . . Gotta reduce! . . . pin curls . . . Bustling energy first thing in the morning . . . What ' s new? Be sure to bring some pennies . . . Nice hostess. -1946 27 Lois Young Robbins 15 Myrtle Street Springfield, Massachusetts Individuality is everywhere to be spared and respected as the root of everything good. W.A.A. (1, 2, 3, 4); W.AA. Council (4); Head of Minor Sports (4); Hockey (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Bowling (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Modern Dance (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Softball (2, 3, 4) ; Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Golden Club (1, 2, 3) ; Secretary- Treasurer (2) ; Vice President (3) ; Tekoa Staff (3, 4) ; Assistant Literary Editor (3) ; Literary Editor (4) ; International Relations Club (2, 3) ; Treasurer (3) ; Christmas Play Cast (2) ; Art Club (4) ; Fashion Show (4) ; Science Club (4) ; Dickinson Hall (1, 2) ; Commuters ' Club (4) Still cats . . . Still Ben . . . bangs . . . Miss Lesniak ' s little helper . . . Assignments done well in advance . . . Loves to make posters . . . Let ' s see, what haven ' t I done? TOkoa 28 Mary Margaret Rohan 1466 Northampton Street Springfield, Massachusetts A good laugh is sunshine in a house. ' W.A.A. (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Bowling (1, 2) ; May Day (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; President (4) ; Librarian (1) ; Secretary (2) ; Art Club (1, 2) ; Newman Club (2, 3, 4) ; Treasurer (2) ; International Relations Club (3) ; Golden Key (1, 2) ; Class Secretary (1) ; Class Vice-President (2) ; Class Song Leader (3) ; Dormitory (1,2,3,4). Through the black of night . . . irrisistible laugh . . . Maizie . . . Entertains with amusing anecdotes . . . soft- spoken . . . C ' mon kids, it ' s time for class. 1946 29 Eleanor Agatha Scanlon 15 Noble Street Westfield, Massachusetts He that is master of himself will soon be master of others. ■ W.A.A. (1, 2, 3, 4); May Day (1, 2, 3, 4); Glee Club (3); Golden Key Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Host Group (2) ; International Relations Club (1, 2, 3) ; President (3) ; Newman Club (2 3, 4) ; Treasurer (3) ; Tekoa Staff (3, 4) ; Assistant Busi- ness Manager (3) ; Photography Editor (4) ; Commuters ' Club (3, 4) ; Who ' s Who Among Students in America. Peachy . . . Hand-knit sweaters . . . Did you take your pill? . . . Her morning walk . . . airplanes . . . No man shortage . . . frank . . . I ' m going over to the Dorm. TOkoa 30 JLegate 31 Class Diary Sept. 14, 1942— First day! Where is everyone? Sweet sixteen. Toured the campus with our big sisters! Sept. 22— Class Elections— Claire, President; Maise, Vice-President; Reet, Secretary; Kel, Treasurer; Marj, Song leader. Sept. 28-30— Initiation— In the coal pile . . . Calisthenics a la Fitz and Case. Sept. 30— Get Acquainted Party— Initiation Penalties . . . Special Flora Dora Act. Oct. 29— Hallowe ' en Party— Pardon me, who are you? . . . By ' s booth! Yarn dolls and cupcakes. Oct. 30— Teacher ' s Convention . . . Big deal . . . High heels . . . What a day I ! I Nov. 17— W.A.A. Dance . . . Tythum with records! Dec. 11— Dorm Xmas party ... Grove ' s antics. Dec. 16— Formal Banquet . . . Wassail and yule log! Babushka— Cig performed. Dec. 28— First class party . . . out to the wilds of Melville St. ... what a stormy night. Jan. 20, 1943— Exams over . . . Dance divine! Feb. 12— Happy Valentine ' s Day! Dance! Mar. 17— St. Patrick Special! ! What fun! Mar. 24— Blue and White game . . . Banners for Blue! April 1— Return engagement from Signal Corps . . . May 8— Party for our Big Sisters . . . Male trio. May 15— Our pink and blues! Connie-Queen . . . Guests galore! Claire H., Fitz, Grove- Queen ' s Court. May 26— Elections for next year . . . Ruth, President; Fitz, Treasurer; Maise, Song leader. May 28— Student Council Prom . . . Robby and his flashes! June 1— Banquet at McMullins . . . Rainy class day! . . . Faculty let go ! I t June 3— Graduation . . . Our seniors and our inspiration. Sept. 13, 1943— We returned minus Howie, Chabo, and By. Sept. 15— Exit Signal Corps. Sept. 29— Back to nature with the snake man from Barnes! Oct. 10— Our new home— Dickinson Hall suites, hubba, hubba! Oct. 15— Barnes Bedlum . . . Hey Daddy, I want a diamond ring! Oct. 22— Masquerade and Scavenger Hunt! Oct. 29— Teachers Convention . . . Professor Conlin acquires leadership. Nov. 18— Big rally . . . W A C — Westfield ' s Always Cheering. Nov. 23— The Pilgrims did more than we did. Dec. 12— Dorm Party . . . Lots of fun, but no sleep! 32 CLASS DIARY — Continued Dec. 16— Christmas Banquet . . . Our first in our new home. Peach and Q in host group! ... The First Christmas Tree ... Cig and Gray— Don ' t take him, take me! ... Marge and Lois were our actresses. Jan. 24, 1944-Mid Years . . . We Didn ' t Sleep A Wink All Week . Feb. 10— Snow today . . . Carnival tonight! March 8— Tekoa pictures . . . Myer ' s Myrth! April 21— Westover Escorts . . . Johnny ' s Crystal Band . . . Good time! May 10— Class elections . . . Grove President; Q Vice-President; Claire, Secretary; Shirl, Treasurer; Ruth, Song leader. May 17— May Day . . . Jean Keough, May Queen . . . Barb and Ruth in Queen ' s Court. May 30— Our first bike hike to Hampden Ponds . . . Kel in a rowboat. June 2— Patience is virtue . . . We waited and waited . . . Our escorts for the dance detained. June 4— Fond Farewell to our big sisters. Sept. 13, 1944— Welcome, little sisters ... No. 13 ... Pac joins us . . . Minus Marge. Sept. 29— The little ones join the fold . . . Get Acquainted Party a great success! ! Oct. 27— Masquerade! . . . Ferdinand ' s night out . Oct. 29— Teacher ' s Convention . . . Best yet!— Professor Conlin presides. Nov. 29— Hayride . . . Tubb ' s Hill . . . Remember? Dec. 10— Christmas party . . . Silent Night again . . . Poetic presents! Dec. 14— Christmas Festival . . . Host group— Shirl and Q . . . Mulled cider! Jan. 29, 1945-Oh! for the life of a Teacher . . . You ' re swell? ! ! Feb. 14— Hearts and Students . . . Did the mailman come to you? Feb. 21— Socialized at Idleweiss . . . Good providers our little sisters! March 13— Ruth Bryan Owens ... There ' s Nothing Rotten in Denmark. March 14— Basketball Supper . . . He-Haw . . . Even chop suey would look good. March 17— Pac ' s green carnation. April 17— Tekoa card party! . . . Where were the cards? . . . Money, easy come— easy go! April 19— Blown to pieces at Hampden Ponds. May 17— Flowers and Showers! . . . Rita— Queen, Clair and Q Attendants. May 18— Grove, Student Council Honor! May 24— Visitors Day . . . Edward Payne ' s Dickens ' characters . . . Many prospective W.S.T.C ' ers. May 26— Class Elections Claire, President; Ruth, Vice-President; Pac, Secretary; Kelley, Treasurer; Shirl, Song leader. June 3— Graduation . . . Miss Mikus, Harp Strings! 1 ! June 4— Class Day Banquet . . . You Belong to our Hearts . . . Breath o£ Summer. 33 CLASS DIARY — Continued Sept. 12, 1945— Back again ... Be sure and have the correct changel Mary May joins the seniors. Sept. 26— Initiation . . . Air Raid and umbrellas . . . Colored socks! . . . Egg facials! I I Sept. 29— Get Acquainted Party . . . Penalties . . . The Play Pen . Oct. 19— Teacher ' s Convention . . . We ushered . . . Dinner at the Highlandl Oct. 26— Hallowe ' en Party . . . Polly Murphy ' s Swing Band . . . Not many Barn Dancers . . . Cy Merrill. Nov. —Commuters Card Party . . . Big success! . . . New paint job for rec room! Dec. 9— Dickinson Hall Party . . . Angels in disguise . . . Corn cob pipes! . . . The Wallaces do it again. Dec. 13— Christmas Festival— Veterans here to spread good cheer ... Miss Fuller and Byrds ' Xmas Carol. Jan. 18, 1946— Teachers at last . . . Back to the books! Jan. 25— Interclass Dance . . . Juke Box! . . . Flash bulbs . . . Let ' s remove the poles? ? Feb. 15— Tekoa Card Party . . . You try and borrow a table . . . Cookie Jar . . . Penny Michigan. March 5— Little Sister theater party . . . fun and food. March 14— New York Conference . . . Labor a la Grove . . . High flyers! ! Gray, Pac, Kel, Grove, Claire. April 3-Jiasketball Supper . . . Blue Victory . . . Spaghetti and meat balls . . . Let ' s cheer. April 9— Mr. Conlin learns the hard way about the ten-minute rule. April 26— Pin-wheel Prom . . . novel decorations . . . glamour and glitter. May 8— Senior little sister party . . . Hot dogs and relish? . . . Diamond (baseball) ! May 15— May Day ...UN dances . . . Cig at the piano . . . Claire, Pac, Rita— Queen ' s Court. May 22— Visitors ' Day ... A day off— for some? ? . . . prospects for Freshman class. May 28— Senior-Faculty Tea . . . Dignity plus! . . College Courtesy . May 31— Student Council Prom . . . Crystal ball . . . wine, women and song (women anyway) ? June 7— Class Day . . . Banquet, ivy and awards . . . Hoop rolling. June 8— Senior Class Banquet— Sheraton . . . Last splurge. June 9— Graduation . . . Did you ever think to see the day! To meet, to know, to love— and then to part. Mary Rohan Claire Hannigan Eleanor Scanlon Mary Fitzgerald 34 Class Prophecy It was a beautiful June day, in the year 1960, as Rita Kelley and Rita Daly arrived at Scanlon ' s Skyways, an airport just outside of Westfield. They were leaving for a nation-wide tour of colleges for women. Both, who were members of the National Council For Absenteeism Among College Students, were about to make an extensive study of causes for this absenteeism, reporting their findings to Claire Quimper, noted newspaper woman, whose column, How Little You Know , is famous throughout the country. Eleanor Scanlon, owner of the Airways, came bustling out of her chromium-plated office to bid them Bon Voyage . The plane was already on the runway so they didn ' t nave much time to spend talking to her, but it was evident that she was doing a thriving business. Our two Ritas will now give you a blow by blow description of their tour, in their own inimitable fashion. . . We were settled comfortably in our chairs when we heard a voice say, ' Well, Hello there ' l It was Mary Rohan, famous novelist. In the course of our conversation we discovered that her latest novel Can You Beat This? had just sold three million copies. She told us also that our friend Lois Robbins was now married, and running the Kit Kat Kitten Farm in Vermont. While talking over old times we little realized that we were about to land at LaGuardia Field, New York. After saying Adieu to Mary, we rushed into a taxi and instructed the driver to get us to Pier 99. We hadn ' t gone far when the taxi had a flat tire. We managed to get to a nearby garage for repairs. Imagine our surprise when an overalled female figure approached us. Who was it but Claire Paquette, owner and manager of ' Pac ' s Wash-Your-Car-While-You-Wait-Garage ' . While her mechanic made repairs, she told us that she had received a letter from Barbara Gray that morning. ' Barb ' had been cnosen an Ail-American Authority on Women ' s, Athletics. Once again we set out for Pier 99. You can realize the disappointment we felt when we saw the S.S. Nicholas steaming out of the harbor. We were too late to bid farewell to our former classmate, Gloria Grover, who was sailing for Greece, as an expert on International Affairs. We had some time before our scheduled visit to Hunter College, so we decided to take a sight-seeing tour of the city. While traveling up Broadway, we noticed in bright lights on one of the popular theatres, ' Now Appearing— The Singing Seven ' . We had heard that Claire Han- nigan was managing the affairs of her talented family. There was time to take in part of the show so we went back stage to say Hello to Claire. Claire asked us if we had heard Mary Fitzgerald ' s radio program Recipes for Every Occasion ' . Fitz is famous for her recipe ' Chicken and Spaghetti for 14 People ' . Claire also told us that we might enjoy seeing Shirley Thompson. Shirl was running a unique Jewelry Shop on Fifth Avenue, specializing in jewelry for the traveling costume. Time did not permit our seeing Shirley, as we had our scheduled visit to attend to. While talking to the students at the college about reasons for absences, we discovered that one of the causes was staying out too late at night to hear the Queen of Boogie Woogie in one of the famous night clubs. Who was this Queen that received so much acclaim from the girls? We couldn ' t believe our ears when they calmly said, ' Ruthie Cignoni ' ! After giving the girls some helpful advice, we decided to drop in and say Hello to Ruth. Following a short but friendly visit she drove us to the airport in her limousine. Once again we boarded a plane. This time we were headed West. As we settled back in our seats, a familiar figure hurried toward us. ' Why Eleanor Peck, imagine finding you here! ' we cried, as the dainty little airline hostess dropped several packages of chewing gum in our laps. Our trip was becoming most enjoyable and we had much to talk about. We mentioned the fact that the only member of the Class of 1946 that we had neither heard of nor seen was Mary May. ' Did I hear someone mention my name ' ? Mary happened to be on the same plane with us. She was on her way to meet her husband whose ship had docked in San Francisco. Our trip was successful in more than one respect, for now we could stop wondering what had become of the Class of 1946 of Westfield State Teachers College. CLASS PROPHETS: Rita Daly Rita Kelley • Mary May Claire Quimper Lois Robbins 35 Class Will We, the class of 1946, as a means of expressing our gratitude to those who have helped us in the tedious process of acquiring knowledge and thereby making the past four years enjoyable, wish to bequeath to the following: Mr. Scanlon: a scholarly senior class. Mr. Merrill: another class that will leave the Training School in fine shape. (Didn ' t we?) Mrs. Wallace: our thanks for putting up with us. Mr. Patterson: a classroom radio for the latest news flashes and transcribed Town Hall programs. Mrs. Berry: a student body that can sing any hymn. Mr. Conlin: a senior class with no absentees. Miss Lammers: girls that can take notes in shorthand. Mr. Hawlev: an automatic record changer for music appreciation classes. Miss Tobey: classes that will work as hard as the veterans do. Miss Eveleth: lights out and all quiet by 10:30 P. M. Miss Sabol: a student body that heeds all notices immediately. Mrs. Myers: a fairy godmother to do her register. Miss Bayless: more classes like the freshmen who take their dancing seriously. Mrs. Pearson: our precedence of doing our own dishes after class parties. Miss Deane: a large collection of fine pictures for her many units. Miss Fuller: an aquarium with running water to put an end to her many hours of cleaning after school. Miss Wade: Student teachers who have at least a vague idea of how to write transcripts. Miss Lesniak: a new schedule with two extra hours per day for special reading case studies. Miss Nichols: Student teachers who know how to carry themselves in front of a class. Miss Heald: student teachers who can write well on the board. Miss Williams: an art room of her own for her creative work. Miss Bettincer: a robot to bring her a delicious hot lunch each day. Miss Wallace: a daily magazine especially adapted for 5-minute Science talks. Mr. Stodden: a well-equipped shop room to putter around in. In addition we would like to make these special bequests: To those easily stricken with stage fright, Ruth Cignoni ' s ability at least not to look nervous. To those who don ' t have time for breakfast, Rita Daly ' s habit of coffee every morning. To spaghetti lovers, Mary Fitzgerald ' s delicious sauce. 36 CLASS WILL — Continued To those who wish they had it, Barbara Gray ' s title Queen of Sports . To those who are bothered with straight and unruly locks, Gloria Grover ' s natural bouncing brown curls. To boisterous underclassmen, Claire Hannigan ' s serenity. To those with quick tempers, Rita Kelley ' s ability to disagree agreeably. To all who find height a handicap, Mary May ' s exquisite tininess. To future tranferees, Claire Paquette ' s charming ability to fit in anywhere and make friends with everyone. To all, Eleanor Peck ' s gift of tactfulness. To those to whom nobody ever tells anything, Claire Quimper ' s uncanny knack of hearing the latest . To any who find writing 10 blue cards difficult, Lois Robbins ' 64. To Dorm students, Mary Rohan ' s after dinner music. To those whose sweaters are always too big or too small, Eleanor Scanlon ' s flying knitting needles. To dungaree lovers, Shirley Thompson ' s natural pin-like neatness. To our little sister class, our best wishes for two more happy years and our thanks for two parties we ' ll long remember. To the juniors, our admiration mingled with hopes that they ' ll keep up the good work. To the freshmen our fond reassurances that every class goes through the same sophomore phase with no ill effects. In witness whereof we hereunto set our hand, and seal this ninth day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and forty-six. THE CLASS OF 1946 Ruth Cignoni Claire Paquette Barbara Gray Gloria Grover Shirley Thompson 37 It has been said, The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world. It should also be said that teachers who teach rightly are the moulders of the world. 38 ' ' T Unberclastfmen ' ■JS 5k 39 JO u o ' c 3 40 Junior Class Directory Cute nose . . 75 Merrick Avenue, Holyoke lovely cloth es . . . Always mail 20 Montgomery St., Westfield . Lovely hair . . . Shares math 40 Rush St., Springfield Those blouses and St. Michael ' s Look cover girl 57 Trenton Room 7 St., Chicopee and mathl ! Abigail 354 Hampden St., Holyoke Sense of humor. 95 Washington Avenue, Northampton . . . President of W.A.A. . . . Cheerful . . : Friendly . Clean-up committee Queen. 66 Rochelle St., Springfield . . . Riggie ' s roommate . . . ' rithmetic major . . . R 45 Crown St., Springfield movie star at Palm Beach . . . Dorothy Bowen Jo shares class dancing honors with Riggie for BO . . . Half of our class cherry tree. Janina Ceckowski Jan . . . Chickie . . . Class president, charming, generous honors with Reet Hart. Anita Coffey Newcomer to class of ' 47 . . . Welcome as the flowers in May T shirt ... all her mail comes from Mac. Barbara Corridan Corky . . . Smooth suits . . . Coffee at 8:00 . . . Ideal hostess. Marygail Gibson Also joined the fold September last . . . Margaret Gleason Peggy . . . Yea! Northampton . . . Wears skirts, sweaters and dickies . Rita Hart Reet . . . Class jitterbug, is all reet girl Rita. Clair Higgins Kitty . . . Keeps down out of the Red . . . Gay . . . Tans like a Dances delightfully . . . Other half of class cherry tree. Mary McGrath 74 Grenada Terrace, Springfield Beautiful hair . . . lovely skin . . . Good worker . . . Merrill ' s delight . . . McGrath is friendly- nice to know— has two brothers in the Navy! I I Eleanor McMahon _ 47 Dickinson St., Springfield Ellie . . . Riggie . . . Spa ' rkling eyes, lovely skin . . . The Gail Russell of Westfield State . . . And what is more, she dances! Geraldine Milbier 20th Century Madonna . . . Worries, works and wins new is the envy of the glamour girl brigade. Doris Miner Money bags Miner . . . Treasurer of Student Council . Has blond hair . . . Bob . . . Quiet ... A wonderful friend. Dorothy Nelson Mundale ' s gift to W.S.T.C. . . . Likes singing, dancing, Benny Naturally curly hair Barbara O ' Leary 5 Fairfield St., Holyoke Barb . . . Where there is laughter, there is O ' Leary . . . Labors unceasingly for Newman Club . . . Rides to school each morning with Post W.S.T.C. of Veteran ' s of World War II. Madelaine Parent 40 Spring Street, Springfield Mad . . . Blond, intelligent, friendly . . . I ' ve got a feeling, and when I get a feeling . . . Has fun in West Springfield . . . Also has Charlie. Shirley Premo A blond dream walking . . . My sister Sharon . . . Shirl . . mon sense, lovely clothes, science and social studies. Mary Russell Rusty one of the class wits . . . Lovely clothes and jewelry clock shortage will never bother Rusty . Mary Smith Smitty . . . Why did she have to get all the common sense? eyes, lovely hair . . . Science is her specialty. Ruth Vandenburg 16 Southworth St., West Springfield She ' s engaged! . . . She ' s lovely! . . . She uses a sense of humor and a lovely disposition to make her popular . . . Class artist . . . Gym artist . . . Our Vandy . Shirley Viner 145 Shawmut St., Springfield Shirl . . . Slinky . . . An embryo Arthur Murray . . . Bookstore is the pride of the school . . . Witty, Theme song . . . Al, Oh, No One But All Wilma Wolfe 125 Highland Ave., Westfield Wolfe- Wilma, Wonderful . . . Sings, plays the piano, dances . . . Willie . . . How far is Cape Cod from Connecticut? 73 Woodlawn St., Springfield acclaim for Lit Club . . . Tall, her hair 136 Maynard St., Springfield . . Long-stemmed American Beauty . . . Granville Road, Westfield Grade I . . . Smooth clothes . . . 73 Narragansett St., Springfield Majors in friendship . . . Com- 32 Taylor St., Those fingernails . Holyoke . Alarm 14 Woodlawn St., Springfield A good disposition . . . Blue 41 (J (D O o 42 Sophomore Class Directory Helen Arraata 407 Hillside Ave., Holyoke Tall and blond . . . Neat clothes . . . Where is everybody? Lillianne Barber 21 Silver St., West Springfield Long red hair . . . Chuck . . . Where ' s Tica? . . . Beautiful diamond. Roberta Berais 105 Harkness Ave., Springfield Class Treasurer . . . Basketball star . . . Good speaker . . . Well, I thought— Virginia Blascek 15 Avery St., Westfield Peanuts . . . Treasurer of Commuters Club . . . Your deal . . . Shorty. Constance Bresnahan 7 Hancock St., Westfield Doll face . . . Rec room girl . . . Vic changer ... I don ' t know about that . Claire Connelly 66 Fairview Ave., West Springfield Can anyone change a dime? . . . Fresh fruit fiend . . . Studies hard. Marie Doering 12 Cortez St., Westfield Artistic . . . Re . . . Have you any odd match covers? . . . Always ready to play cards. Genevieve Eames 23 Worthen Ave., West Sprinfield Cute figure . . . Attractive ... I don ' t know but Model. Eileen Flynn 156 Nelson St., West Springfield Square Dancing . . . Always willing to help . . . Sailors ? ? ? ... Look at my bangs! Mary Foley Bangs . . . Irish lass . Norma Goldhirsch Tell your fortune Barbara Greaney . Our class president . Harriet Henry Art Club President . Helen Higgins 86 Miller St., Springfield . . Social Chairman . . . Loves to dance. 193 Worthing St., Springfield . . . New York . . . Fathe r ' s helper . . . Attractive appearance. 294 Pine St., Holyoke . . Cass Daley of W.S.T.C. . . . Girls! I have an announcement . 75 Hawthorne St., Chicopee Falls . . Likes to sew . . . Big brown eyes ... I didn ' t know that . 45 Crown St., Springfield Loves to eat . . . A date? You ' ll have to wait three months . . . Ambition— to travel. Jean Kelley 99 Union St., Westfield Irish tunes ... I don ' t think so . . . Hearty laugh . . . Always on Refreshment Committees. Virginia MacPherson 80 Woodlawn St., Springfield Welcome, Mac . . . Matter-of-fact person . . . You ' re promoted to captain . . . Color— green. Jessica Madenski , Middle St., Hadley Quiet . . . Neat dresser . . . Jessie— to all . . . No-o-o, I hadn ' t heard . Selma Marcus 143 Massasoit St., Springfield Ask her about chickens . . . How ' s that? . . . Semy . . . Always receiving flowers. Margaret Nitcavic 37 Clark St., Willimansett Stars in her eyes ... I had a wonderful time! . . . Short skirts . . . Cute. Dorothy O ' Sullivan 1466 Westfield St., West Springfield Peaches and cream complexion . . . Pleasing smile . . . Well-1-1 . . . Dottie O. How was New York? . . Shy? 1 . . 70 King St., Westfield Sighs! ! 73 Narragansett St., Springfield Pretty. 24 Pendleton St., Willimansett Jeanette Petras Science whiz . . . My kid brother Charlene Premo Long nails ... I should have gone to Art School Muriel Reardon Nice hair . ., I told you so . . . Moe . . . Nickie ' s room mate. Beverlee Sizer Lee . . . Blond . . . Is that So? . . . A-yeah . Gertrude Strobelberger What? . . . Gert . . . Anyone got a weed? Kathleen Sullivan Ya . . . Sully . . . Gay smile . . . Little red bag. Mary Tormey Brainy . . . Knits her sweaters . . . Wears earrings ... I simply won ' t . Elvira Vitali 74 Hawley St., Northampton Tica . . . Tiny, cute . . . Where ' s Helen? . . . Likes to jitterbug. Patricia Welch 15 McKinley Terrace, Westfield I ' ll tell ya all about it . . . Slim . . . Likes to sleep— days . . . Serious type. King Street Extension, Westfield 44 Eagle St., Springfield 99 Munticello Ave., Springfield 45 Bryant St., Springfield 43 0 u c: 44 Freshman Class Directory Nancy Authier 20 Bonneville Ave., Chicopee Nance ... Quiet Chicopee lass ... Movies ... That ' s ' Nance ' with the laughing facel Dorothy Baldwin 64 Plateau Circle, West Springfield Dottie . . . Lover of horses . . . Nice dancing partner . . . What facial expressions! . . . Al or nothing at all! Helen Checkowski 40 Adams St., Westfield Chick . . . Bangs . . . Cute blonde ... I don ' t understand why it is that way— Hazel Champlin 38 Dwight Road, Springfield Favorite flower: poison ivy . . . Dignified and polite . . . Nice person. Gwyneth Clifford 162 Ohio Ave., West Springfield Gwennie . . . Pep, vim and vigor . . . Loads of fun . . . Loads of freckles . . . Hoi! Irene Connelly 32 Arbor St., Springfield Connie . . . Everybody ' s buddy . . . Enjoys a good laugh . . . Irish dancing . . . Pardon me! Edna Dorman 103 Montgomery St., Westfield Dorm . . . All around sport . . . Poetry . . . Gum . . . Don ' t be a baby, baby! . ..Class President Margaret Dowling 11 Garrity St, Chicopee Falls Midge . . . Passion for green . . . Loves to write letters . . . Oh Johnny, how you can love! . . . Class Secretary. Margaret Dunn 27 Sunnymeade Ave., Chicopee Falls Maggie . . . The prettiest hair . . . Nice gal, also nice to have around . . . Class Treasurer. Helen Forrest 71 East St., Great Barrington Nellie . . . Our song bird . . . Basketball whiz . . . Small, strong ... A good sport . . . Great Barrington ' s Pride and Joy! ... Class Song Leader. Elizabeth Gyrisko Ferry St., South Hadley Bunny . . . Brown eyes . . . Master of all posters . . . Cute kid . . . Rooooooger! Barbara Hickson 37 Lebanon St., Springfield Barb . . . Smooth dresser . . . Roller skating . . . Hot fudge sundaes . . . Got a letter for me? Dorothy Liptak 13 Avery St., Westfield Dot . . . Our history brain . . . Master of the two step . . . Fix me up! Mary McCarthy 37 Cass St., Springfield Lash ... Most likely to catch a bus ... Pretty smooth eyelashes ... Let ' s go home! Rosemary McDonough 17 Jefferson St., Springfield Mac . . . Chocolate floats . . . One word answers ... I want a man that is a man! (Duny- that is!) Margaret MacKenzie 174 Johnson St., Springfield Peg ... A whiz at anything . . . Tall, trim, and most of the time— tan . . . Good sports! Melanie Madej Ferry St., South Hadley Mel . . . Class artist . . . Smooth blonde . . . The court Jester . . . Ne? Mary Murphy 123 Westmoreland Ave., Longmeadow Murph . . . Loves to laugh . . . Nice hair . . . Oh kids! Alice O ' Brien 12 Ford Ave., Westfield Sis . . . Nice voice-. . . Sweet Irish face . . . The Bells of St. Mary ' s! Joan O ' Brien ' 98 Brunswick St., Springfield Scorchy . . . Cute giggle . . . Sweet, thoughtful . . . Sleepy Time Gal! Anita Ollari 34 Lombard St., Springfield Neat . . . Long black tresses . . . The nicest laugh . . . Because! Jean Olsen Old Westfield Road, Granville Quiet . . . Nice hair . . . Way from Granville . . . Oh keep quiet! Muriel Phelan 338 Hillside Ave., Holyoke Today is Friday . . . Oh, Midgie! . . . It was Just a Neighborhood Dance! Patricia Redden 111 Magnolia Terrace, Springfield Red . . . Smooth dancer . . . Enjoys a good argument ... I haven ' t done it! Ann Robinson 52 Brookline Ave., Westfield Darling dimples . . . Rosy complexion . . . Shy smile ... A popular gal . . . Oh gosh! Virginia Salaba 159 Main St., Westfield Ginny ' . . . Wonderful worker . . . Neat as a pin . . . Teacher ' s delight ... I don ' t knowl Margaret Sullivan Belchcrtown Sully . . . The salt of the earth . . . Math brain . . . Good sport . . . She ' s Irish and she ' s loveable! Elaine Wing 56 Clantoy St., Springfield Miss Weeks . . . Boy! that Maine accent . . . Beautiful hair . . . Don ' s it, off and on— . . . Shut your face! 45 46 gcttbttieg 47 nR I BBL m ■ W l l ' K ■it ■I 1 B| ? wr , . H H «- [ I Student Council president Treasurer 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. President of Dickinson Hall Faculty Adviser Soclal Director Gloria Grover ' 46 Doris Miner ' 47 Wilma Wolfe ' 47 Mary Foley ' 48 Claire Hannigan ' 46 Janina Ceckowski ' 47 Barbara Greaney ' 48 Edna Dorman ' 49 Margaret Gleason ' 47 Dorothy Bowen ' 47 Mrs. Berry Miss Lammers The Student Council is a discussion group of ten members elected by the Student Association to act as the executive body of the Association. It also is the co-ordinating bodv in promoting and integrating student activities. All student problems should be brought to the council for possible solution. Outstanding among the activities sponsored by the Student Council this year have been the Get-Acquainted Party, Hallowe ' en Party, Christmas Festival, an assembly program, Interclass Dance, Class-Day Banquet, and the Student Council prom. Several members attended the Conference of Eastern States Association of Professional Schools for Teachers in New York City this spring. 48 Glee Club President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Librarian Accompanist Director Mary Rohan ' 46 Geraldine Milbier ' 47 Mary Foley ' 48 Helen Forrest ' 49 Ruth Cignoni ' 46 Mr. Hawley Let us sing! Let us sing! has been the motto of members of the Glee Club, and they have had their chance every Monday morning during the past year. Glee Club has participated strongly in school activities. Performances were given at the Training School, at Westfield High School, and at a College assembly. The back- ground music for the Christmas Play and for Commencement were also furnished by the Glee Club. 49 Art Club President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Faculty Adviser Harriet Henry ' 48 Barbara O ' Leary ' 47 Genevieve Eames ' 48 Melanie Madej ' 49 Miss Eveleth Art Club ' s most noteworthy achievement this year was the furnishing of chair- men for the make-up, scenery, and costume committees for the Christmas play, The Christmas Rose . This year ' s activities included: a welcoming tea at Dickinson Hall; demonstra- tion of water colors given by Mrs. Rowe, art teacher of Westfield High school; a spring style show which was open to the public; Individual handicraft on metal, wood, leather and many other types of crafts which were undertaken during club periods, giving those interested a chance to continue with, and elaborate on, work studied in Art courses at the college. 50 International Relations Club President Vice-President Corresponding Secretary Recording Secretary Program Chairman Treasurer Librarian Faculty Adviser Shirley Viner ' 47 Barbara Corridan ' 47 Rita Hart ' 47 Gertrude Strobelberger ' 48 Mary Foley ' 48 Mary Fitzgerald ' 46 Rosemary McDonough ' 49 Mr. Patterson International Relations Club ' s activities for the past year included a student assembly in the form of a panel discussion, participation in the Get-Acquainted Party, and a lecture by Dr. Mary Clune of Technical H. S., Springfield, followed by a tea for faculty members and students. At regular meetings, club members held discussions of current and international affairs. 51 The Golden Key Club President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Program Chairman Faculty Adviser Geraldine Milbier ' 47 Mary Fitzgerald ' 46 Eileen Flynn ' 48 Dorothy Bowen ' 47 Mr. Conlin The Golden Key Club aims to provide an understanding of modern literature and to promote interest in dramatics. Among the many interesting activities of the club this year were: a puppet show at the Westfield Athenaeum; book reviews by Miss Birks of Springfield Library staff; an address, Poetry , by Mrs. Corridan; My Spoon Collection , by Miss Bet- tinger; a tea for Mrs. Mills of Mt. Holyoke; a program and tea sponsored by both Golden Key and Science Club; a hike and picnic; and a one-act play, So. I Heard , presented by the Freshmen and Sophomore members of the club. 52 Dickinson President Secretary-Treasurer Stewardesses Treasurer Faculty Adviser Hall Dorothy Bowen ' 47 Mary Tormey ' 48 Kathleen Sullivan ' 48 Selma Marcus ' 48 Claire Higgins ' 47 Miss Tobey Dickinson Hall is the college dormitory where the students live under a co- operative system. They purchase and cook their own food at low cost. The recreational program at Dickinson Hall this year included a dance at Westover Field, the Dorm Christmas party, and the Dickinson Hall Pinwheel Prom . 53 cience Club President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Program Chairman Faculty Adviser Ruth Cignoni ' 46 Mary Smith ' 47 Dorothy O ' Sullivan ' 48 Norma Goldhirsch ' 48 Miss Lamers A play presented by the Science Club members at the Get Acquainted Party began this year ' s Club activities. Teas, a hike, movies, and demonstrations on photography were the main events during the course of the year. A most interesting excursion was taken to the Westfield State Sanitorium. Thirteen members of the Aeronautics Club of Technical High School, Springfield, presented a demonstration of their activities at the Science Club Assembly. This year ' s activities terminated with a tea and play-presented by the Golden Key and Science Clubs combined. All of these activities fullfilled the Club ' s purpose of stimulating scientific thought. 54 Tekoa Staff Editor-in-Chief Assistant Business Manager Assistant Literary Editor Assistant Art Editor Assistant Photography Editor Assistant Clerk Faculty Adviser Barbara Gray ' 46 Janina Ceckowski ' 47 Ruth Cignoni ' 46 Barbara O ' Leary ' 47 Lois Robbins ' 46 Ruth Vandenburg ' 47 Claire Hannigan ' 46 Wilma Wolfe ' 47 Eleanor Scanlon ' 46 Madeline Parent ' 47 Claire Paquette ' 46 Mr. Conlin 55 The Commuters ' Club President Vice-President Treasurer Dorothy Nelson ' 47 Rita Daly ' 46 Virginia Blascek ' 48 The newly re-organized Commuters ' Club which convenes bi-monthly, is com- posed of the non-resident students of W.S.T.C. Its first year was an active one socially. With the proceeds from a card party held in November, paint was purchased to redecorate the Recreation Room. 56 Women ' s Athletic Association President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Blue Team Captain White Team Captain Head of Basketball Head of Hiking Head of Hockey Head of Minor Sports Head of Tennis Head of Softball Head of Riding Faculty Adviser Margaret Glcason ' 47 Roberta Bemis ' 48 Claire Paqucttc ' 46 Margaret MacKenzie ' 49 Barbara Gray ' 46 Rita Kcllcy ' 46 Doris Miner ' 47 Barbara Corridan ' 47 Ruth Cignoni ' 46 Lois Robbins ' 46 Gloria Grovcr ' 46 Jessica Madcnski ' 48 Dorothy Baldwin ' 49 Miss Baylcss All women students at the college belong to the Women ' s Athletic Association. Upon entrance to the college and payment of the Student Council fee, each mem- ber of the student body becomes a member of the Blue or White team. W.A.A. offers a variety of sports. Organized sports are Modern Dance, field hockey, basket- ball, bowling, and softball. 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