Westfield State University - Tekoa Yearbook (Westfield, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1948 volume:

WESTFIELD STATE COLLEGE 3 0386 0025 9470 ■:  pfcBP f ■„ . V i • .«: ' jRT-HIW fttye Gfefeoa tate ®earijer3 College at 3WBestf telb, jllas acJjusetta 1948 TOoa 3taff Editor-in-Chief Assistant Literary Editor Assistant Business Manager Assistant Photography Editor Assistant Art Editor Assistant Clerk Assistant Faculty Adviser Barbara Greaney ' 48 Margaret Dowling ' 49 Louise Sullivan ' 48 Alice O ' Brien ' 49 Constance Bresnahan ' 48 Barbara Hickson ' 49 Mary Tormey ' 48 Margaret Dunn ' 49 Marie Doering ' 48 Margaret McKenzie ' 49 Jeanette Petras ' 48 Anita Ollari ' 49 Mr. Conlin Acknowledgments The editorial staff of the Tekoa of 1948 gratefully acknowledges the services of the following mentioned persons who constantly kept our interests at heart: Mr. Conlin: First and foremost, your name is legion. If this edition of Tekoa surpasses in any way its predecessors, it has been of your diligence towards the ultimate, your gracious encouragement, your deep and sincere interest. Richard Elliott: Even though you had your own troubles and hard work with Westek, it served you to better appreciate our position. We here acknowledge the time you rendered us. Mr. Roos: Thank you for the helping hand you extended to us in the planning of our social affairs, your advice and good will in the capacity of our class adviser. Thomas Percy: There could not have been a yearbook without pictures. We, of Tekoa, extend our gratitude for the many snapshots you so willingly took for us. To the students who wrote the directories for the underclassmen — they were aptly appreciated. Our last word is to the Undenominational Student Society. Your organization was too recent to meet arrangements for a picture. We herald your joining the long list of clubs at W. S. T. C. and wish you every success in your future efforts. dedication In the name of our cherished relationship, which has been one of respect and admiration; for your deep integrity, your sincere consideration, above all your kindness, we, the class of 1948, dedicate this record of four years of our lives to you: THERESA J. LAMMERS PRESIDENT OF THE STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE AT WESTFIELD Charge to the Class of iqjs For the past four years, the class of 1948 has been subjected to a program of teacher education which has been severe in its demands upon your talents to the end that those knowledges, skills and attitudes necessary for the successful teacher might be developed with unerring effect. You are now ready to join the thousands of those who have brought honor and glory to Alma Mater, not only in the field of education, but in the professions and in business as well. Their names are legion; their success is a tribute to the thoroughness of the education they received. It is now for you to carry on, in the best tradition of your college, the work they have so ably begun. In a world that is crying for sound leadership, we are sure that the education of the leaders for tomorrow is in strong hands in those communities which will have the benefit of your cultural and professional background. Erna M. Bayless 52 Grove Street West Springfield Physical Education, Health Education, Hygiene Attempt the end and never stand to doubt; Nothing ' s so hard, but search will find it out Mrs. Ruth Y. Berry, B.S. Granville Road Librarian It takes a great woman tc make a good listener Timothy Clifford, A.B., M.A. 11 Windham Street Music, English Then take what gold could never buy — an honest bard ' s esteem Frederick S. Conlin, M.A. 44 Talcott Avenue West Springfield English, Literature And thus he bore without abuse The grand old name of gentleman E. LOLITA EVELETH, B.S. 20 King Street Fine and Industrial Arts ' The noblest mind the best contentment has J. Vey Merrill, M.Ed. 21 High Street Director of Training Principal of Training Schoc Education Thou wert my guide philosopher and friend Raymond G. Patterson, M.A. 33 South Maple Street History, Sociology Nothing can bring you peace but the triumph of principles Henry Roos, M.A. Box 44 Southwick Science ' The glory of a firm capacious mind Martha Tobey, M.A. 33 Mill Street Mathematics, Economics And what she greatly thought, she nobly dared Mrs. Lillian H. Wallace, M.A. 61 Western Avenue Geography, Psychology ' Write me as one who loves his fellow men Alice Avery 56 Jefferson Street Kindergarten hose that teach young babes )o it with gentle means and easy tasks Anthony Barcewicz, MA. East Hartford Social Studies Studious of ease and fond of humble things Ellen A. Fuller, B.S.E. 24 Pearl Street Second Grade He is gentil that doth gen til dedis Viola E. Bettincer, M.A. 63 School Street English Grades 7 and 8 She is a well-made woman who has a good determination Flora S. Heald, B.S. 69 Court Street Sixth Grade The reason firm, the tem- perate will, Endurance, foresight, strength and skill Anna F. Deane, M.A. 21 Day Avenue First Grade As you are woman, so be lovely Jennie B. Lesniak, B.S.E., M.S. 119 Highland Avenue Fourth Grade Reading — College Course On that best portion of a good woman ' s life, Her little, nameless, unre- membered acts Of kindness and of love Julia Lucia B.S.E. 6 Ford Avenue Fifth Grade Smooth runs the water when the brook is deep Mary A. Maher, B.S.E., M.S. 24 Atwater Street Fifth Grade She hath a heart as sound as a bell and her tongue is the clapper, for what her heart thinks her tongue speaks Virginia Mallory 24 Bush Street Sixth Grade She doeth little kindnesses Which most leave undone, or despise Mrs. Agnes Myers 24 Belmont Avenue Clerk Ella G. Wallace, Ed.M. 11 Holland Avenue General Science Grades 7 and 8 There is a natural firmness in her mind which cannot be unlocked by trifles, but which, when unlocked, discovers a cabinet of fortitude Anna Saeol 11 State Street Register m i ' « . Ik • H k Louise Wade, B.S. 20 Pearl Street Third Grade Nothing is impossible to a willing heart Marjorie M. Williams, Ed.M. 83 West Silver Street Mathematics Grades 7 and 8 She hath a daily beauty in her life That makes me ug v % r K %? jki i -! ■-.-. ' tf L ettior f a Genevieve R. Eames 23 Worthen Street West Springfield, Massachusetts ' There is nothing that needs to be said in an unkind manner Student Council (4) ; Class President (4) ; Class Vice-President (3) ; Delegate to Eastern States Conference of Professional Schools (4) ; Tekoa Staff (3) , Assistant Editor-in-Chief (3) ; Westek (3) , Make-up Editor (3) ; Art Club (1, 2, 3, 4) , Secretary (2) , President (3) , Fashion Show (2, 3, 4) ; Glee Club (1, 2) , Assistant Librarian (1) ; Science Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Dickinson Hall (1, 2) ; Commuter ' s Club (3, 4) ; Bowling (1, 2) ; Modern Dance (I) ; Swimming (4) ; Undenominational Student Society (4) . Four years of Art Club . . . figures up well . . . trim, kind, reliable, self-sacrificing . . . What are we going to do about our Little Sister Party, girls? If we all co-operate — . . . a peace-loving leader, a generous, untiring servant. •Gen ((( 1948 Kathleen Elizabeth Sullivan 99 Monticello Avenue Springfield, Massachusetts Thine eyes are like the deep, blue, boundless heaven Class Vice-President (2, 4) ; Queen ' s Court (2) ; Dickinson Hall (1, 2 3, 4) , Stewardess (2. 4) , Council Member (2, 4) ; Science Club (1) ; International Relations Club (3, 4) ; Glee Club (1) ; Newman Club (1, 2, 3, 4) . Sculptured features . . . beautiful eyes . . . Peggy Sullivan!! . . . Virginia MacPherson!! . . . deep thinker ... a certain detaining individualism . . . Has a permeating goodness, calmness and wisdom that rest within and about her as a benediction and make talk unnecessary. ' Sul ' : Cefeoa Louise Mary Sullivan 35 Healey Street Indian Orchard, Massachusetts There is no beautifier of complexion or form or behavior like the wish to scatter joy and not pain around us Entered September, 1946, from American International College; Student Council (4) ; W. A. A. Council (4) , President (4) ; Class Secretary (4) ; Westek (3) , Editor-in-Chief (3) ; Tekoa (4) , Literary Editor (4) ; Christmas Host Group, Host (4) ; W. A A. Conference at North Adams (4) ; Golden Key Club (3) ; Glee Club (3) ; Art Club (3) ; Commuter ' s Club (3) ; Aerotek (4) ; Dickinson Hall (4) ; Basketball (3) ; Softball (3) ; Hockey (3) . Traveler . . . Sunday night treats ... a busy girl, but never too busy to help you . . . sterling character . . . enviable personality . . . Niggie ' s buddy ... a person to know and to learn from ... Of all the traits that she cherishes and possesses, honesty is supreme . ' Sul ' : € 1948 Norma Goldhirsch Leyfred Terrace Springfield, Massachusetts A lovely woman, garmented in light From her own beauty Class Treasurer (4) ; Science Club (1, 2, 3) , Program Chairman (2) , Vice- President (3) ; International Relations Club (4) , Secretary (4) ; Delegate to Wellesley Conference (4) ; Eastern States Conference of Professional Schools (4); Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Dickinson Hall (1, 2, 3, 4); Bowling (1, 2); Basketball (1, 2) ; Hockey (1, 2) ; Softball (I) . Charming, gracious . . . lovely clothes, smooth white skin, long fingernails . . . Did I tell you what Lennie did? . . . bridge on Thursdays . . . mad about man-hattans . . . captivating laugh . . . Eternal woman in all her softness, grace, dignity. Qfefeoa ))) Marie Louise Doering 12 Cortez Street Westfield, Massachusetts Doing easily what others find difficult is the ??iark of talent Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities (4) ; Class Song Leader (3, 4) ; Christmas Host Group, Host (3) ; Tekoa Staff (3, 4) , Assistant Art Editor (3), Art Editor (4); Science Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Art Club (1, 2, 3); Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Commuter ' s Club (2, 3, 4) ; Undenominational Student Society (4) ; Modern Dance (1, 2) ; Bowling (1, 2, 4) . iiuimaii ' Re ' Jeff of the Mutt and Jeff team . . . intelligence, talent, efficiency . . . artistically and musically inclined . . . rarely misses a concert ... I want to say that . . . Do you want to have a cake decorated on Saturday? . . . Opportunity and success cannot help but dog her heels. if 1948 %. Helen Ann Armata 407 Hillside Avenue Holyoke, Massachusetts ' Smilingly on her graceful way I Class Vice-President (1) ; Dickinson Hall (1, 2, 3, 4) , Council Member (4) ; Queen ' s Court (3) ; Glee Club (1, 2) ; Golden Key Club (1, 2) International Relations Club (1, 2, 3, 4) , Secretary (4) ; Newman Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Modern Dance (2, 3) . Sleek, smooth, sophisticated . . . roomed with Geit for three years . . . And why should I tell you? . . . Skipper!! . . . has the new look . . . shiny, blonde hair . . Her grace and poise are outstanding. Cefeoa ' Armata Virginia Eleanor Blascak 15 Avery Street Westfield, Massachusetts ' Touch ' d with human gentleness and love Queen ' s Court (1, 2); Host Group (2); Newman Club (1, 2, 3, 4), Secretary (3) ; Commuter ' s Club (2, 3, 4) , Treasurer (2, 3, 4) ; Art Club (2, 3) ; Golden Key Club (1); Science Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Bowling (1, 2, 4); Modern Dance (1, 2). Ginny Sweet, winsome, naive . . . September brought Smitty . . . Mutt of the Mutt and Jeff team . . . quiet smile . . . kind eyes .. . . lovable ... A slip of a girl, fair of skin, gentle in appearance and action. 1948 Constance Teresa Bresnahan 7 Hancock Street Westfield, Massachusetts Character makes its own destiny Tekoa Start (3, 4) , Assistant Business Manager (3) , Business Manager (4) ; Golden Key Club (1, 2, 3, 4) , Secretary (3) ; Science Club (1) ; Art Club (2, 3, 4) ; Fashion Show (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Commuter ' s Club (2, 3, 4) ; Newman Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Glee Club (1, 2, 3); Eastern States Conference of Professional Schools (4) ; Field Hockey (1, 3) ; Modern Dance (1) ; Softball (1) ; Bowling (1, 2, 3, 4). Youngest of her class . . . that slow way of talking . . . sees a certain Jeremiah from St. Mike ' s . . . dimples when she laughs . . . Ever a dancing in her eyes, a smile upon her lips. Cefeoa ))) Claire Theresa Connelly 66 Fairview Avenue West Springfield, Massachusetts A tender-hearted and compassionate disposition Westek (3), Make-up Staff (3); Art Club (1, 2, 3), Fashion Show (2, 3); Glee Club (1, 2, 3) ; Science Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Debating Club (3, 4) ; Com- muter ' s Club (2, 3, 4) ; Newman Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Modern Dance (4) ; Undenominational Student Society (4) . Anybody got a nickel? . . . Wait for mel . . . arms full of books . . . May I ask a question? ... I was going to say . . . daily morning run for the Westfield bus . . . nice hairdos . . . her dogged will to persevere is impressing. Clair € 1948 Lucille M. Deans 499 Shawmut Avenue Boston, Massachusetts Bid her discourse, she will enchant thine ear Entered September, 1946, from Bridgewater State Teachers College; Westek (3, 4) ; Literary Staff (3) , Assistant Editor (4) ; Christmas Play (3) ; Golden Key Club (3, 4) , President (4) ; International Relations Club (3, 4) , Treasurer (4) ; Undenominational Student Society (4) , Program Chairman (4) , Secretary (4) . Intelligence plus; and a brightness to her face that lends it force . . . rabid reader and knitter . . . eloquent speaker . . . bridge fiend . . . letters from Joe . . . Proud to have had so superior a gal as one of us. Cefeoa ))) Lucky Eileen Mary Flynn 156 Nelson Street West Springfield, Massachusetts a woman be indued with a generous mind, this is the best kind of nobility Student Council (3, 4) , Social Chairman (4) ; Class President (3) ; Student Member from Massachusetts on Board of Control of Eastern States Association of Professional Schools (4) ; Delegate to Eastern States Conference of Profes- sional Schools (4) ; Christmas Host Group (4) ; Golden Key Club (1, 2, 4) , Secretary (2) ; Art Club (2, 3, 4) , Fashion Show (2, 3) ; Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4) , Librarian (3) ; Science Club (1, 2, 3) ; Newman Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Commuter ' s Club (2, 3, 4); W.A.A. Treasurer (1); Blue Team Captain (3); Head of Tennis (4) ; W. A. A. Conference, Fitchburg (3) ; Hockey (1, 3, 4) ; Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4); Bowling (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Softball (1, 4) ; Swimming (4) All-around collegiate girl . . . clear, logical thinker, convincing speaker . . . sincerity of purpose and ideals . . . sports enthusiast . . . Has rendered a magnanimous four years ' service of citizenship, achievement and contribution to and for W. S. T. C. She gave her all; that is her way. Eileen 194$ Barbara H. Greaney 294 Pine Street Holyoke, Massachusetts She walks in beauty like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies Student Council (1, 2) ; Christmas Play (1, 4) ; Student Representative for Civic Education Program (3, 4); Class President (1, 2); Tekoa Staff (3, 4), Editor-in-Chief (4) , Assistant Literary Editor (3) ; Westek (3) ; Editor ' s Staff (3) ; Glee Club (1,2); May Queen (3) ; Queen ' s Court (4) ; Art Club (3, 4) ; Fashion Show (3) ; Golden Key Club (2, 3, 4) ; Science Club (1, 2) ; Newman Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Dickinson Hall (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Bowling (1, 2) ; Tennis (1, 2) ; Modern Dance (1) . Usually in ' phone booth at 10 p. m. . . . wide grin after Bob calls . . . shiny hair . . . born with ability to command . . . stands out in a crowd . . . more to her than meets the eye . . . Her personable ability to command will reap her many harvests. Barb Cefeoa ))) Harriet Eleanor Henry 75 Hawthorne Street Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts The music in my heart I bore Long after it was heard no more Student Council (3) ; Host Group (3) ; Art Club (1, 2, 3) , Secretary (2) , President (3); Fashion Show (2); Science Club (1, 2, 3, 4); International Relations Club (4) ; Delegate to Wellesley Conference (4) ; Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Undenominational Student Society (4), Vice-President (4); W. A. A. President (3) : Delegate to North Adams Conference (3) ; Head of Softball (4) ; Hockey (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Bowling (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Softball (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Modern Dance (1, 2, 4) ; Dickinson Hall (1, 2, 3, 4) . Did I tell you about the moron who — ? ... all-around good sport . . . rarely stops talking . . . sings before and after alj meals . . . contagious enthusiasm . . . Jack from Canada . . . Her light heart should bear her over many a thicket. ' Butch 194$ Helen R. Higgins 45 Crown Street Springfield, Massachusetts There is a solitude in se eing you Followed by your company when you are gone Host Group (1) ; Golden Key Club (1) ; Science Club (2) ; Fashion Show (3, 4) ; Newman Club (I, 2, 3, 4) ; Commuter ' s Club (1, 2, 3, 4) . That tan car . . . unfathomable personality . . . reserved in her opinions . . . white teeth, black hair, dark eyes . . . speaks with a calm seriousness ... A quiet intelligence blankets her. Helen Qftfeoa ))) M. Jean Kelley 99 Union Street Westfield, Massachusetts My heart is ever at your service Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities (4) ; Eastern States Con- ference of Professional Schools (4) ; Class Secretary (3) ; Newman Club (1, 2, 3, 4) , Secretary (2) ; Glee Club (1) : Golden Key Club (1) ; Science Club (1, 2) ; Commuter ' s Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Head of Minor Sports (3) ; Bowling (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Basketball (1) ; Swimming (4) . Always ready with a smile . . . Higgins and Kel . . . easy going . . . will do anyone a good turn . . . calm, efficient, brainy, unhurried . . . fair-minded, kindly . . . Her gentleness and good nature are ever present. «TS„P Kel € 1948 ' SP Stanley Michael Koziol 18 Morse Avenue Ware, Massachusetts A man that is temperate, generous, valiant and honest Entered the Army in 1944 from La Sallette Seminary; transferred to Westfield State Teachers College in September, 1947. Generous . . . scholarly, quiet, mild-mannered ... is in the florist business . . . doesn ' t see anything wrong with the manly art of boxing ... A regular fellow who has established himself in everyone ' s liking. Stan Qfcfeoa Barbara Howe Lossone 69 Myrtle Street Melrose, Massachusetts And her sunny locks Hang on her temples like a golden fleece Entered September, 1946, from Bridgewater State Teachers College; W. A. A. Council (4) ; Hockey (3, 4) ; Basketball (3, 4) ; Softball (3, 4) ; Science Club (3) ; Undenominational Student Society (4) ; Dickinson Hall (3, 4) . : Has trouble with classroom windows . . . Pat Carroll — Mrs. Scanlon ' s looking for Bunnylll . . . My car ' s at the garage . . Dorm first and last . . . I ' m interested in physical education ... A strong body, a fair countenance. 1 Bunny ((( 194$ Virginia Anne MacPherson 80 Woodlawn Street Springfield, Massachusetts announce the individual, fluid as Nature, chaste, affectionate, fully arm ' d Entered September, 1945, from Bridgewater State Teachers College; Student Council (3, 4) ; Dickinson Hall (2, 3, 4) , President (3, 4) , Council Member (2, 3, 4) ; Newman Club (2, 3, 4) . Brilliant mind . . . generous grin . . . Sully . . . You haven ' t heard about Don? . . . fringed dungarees . . . big-hearted . . . hates kibitzing . . . Eager of nature, forceful personality; little unknown kindnesses. ' Mac ' IKrfm))) Jessica Helen Madenski 119 Middle Street Hadley, Massachusetts All her excellencies stand in her so silently as if they had stolen upon her without her knowledge Eastern States Conference of Professional Schools (4) ; Head of Softball (2) ; White Team Captain (3) ; Bowling (1, 2) ; Basketball (1, 2) ; Softball (1, 2) ; Science Club (1, 2, 3); Glee Club (1, 2, 3) ; Newman Club (1, 2) ; Dickinson Hall (1, 2, 3, 4) . Norma ' s roommate for four years . . . always ready to help a fellow out . . . early to bed . . . wide-eyed listener . . . everybody loves her . . . Runs the gamut of the virtues — generous, sympathetic, courteous, kind. Jess if 1948 H. Michael Murphy 597 South Canal Street Holyoke, Massachusetts Certainly it is heaven upon earth to have a man ' s mind move in charity, rest in Provi- dence, and turn upon the poles of truth Transferred from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri, in June, 1945, to Grace Lutheran Church in Teaneck, New Jersey, 1945-1946 — Assistant Pastor — Transferred to Westfield Teachers ' College in September, 1947 . . . Christmas Play (4) . Class debater . . . erudite, musical transposer . . . wine, women and song lie ... a worshiper of youth and beauty . . . gentlemanly, talented . . . High-erected thoughts of generosity and service, seated with intelligence. Mike Cefeoa ))) Lillianne Barber Norton 19 Queen Avenue West Springfield, Massachusetts A good wife is heaven ' s last, best gift to man Eastern States Conference of Professional Schools (2) ; Westek (3, 4) , Business Staff (3) , Make-up Editor (4) ; Christmas Play (1) ; Glee Club (1, 2) ; Science Club (1, 2) ; Golden Key Club (3, 4) ; Commuter ' s Club (2, 3, 4) ; Unde- nominational Student Society (4) . Devoted to Chuck ... a knockout at square dances . . . Come on up and see the house! . . . Isn ' t that wonderful? . . . first of her class to marry ... A loyal and straight- forward sincerity that is admirable. c ur ((( 194$ Marie E. Oster Springfield College Camp Springfield, Massachusetts And all for love and nothing for reward Entered September, 1946, from Worcester State Teachers College; Commuter ' s Club (3, 4) , Secretary (4) ; Newman Club (3, 4) ; Art Club (3) . Lennie — I love him, I love him not, I love him . . . infectious giggle . . . subtle kind of humor that twinkles up her eyes . . . always ready for a laugh ... A generous, happy-go-lucky, congenial nature that goes along with a good kid. tEefcoa Marie Dorothy J. O ' Sullivan 1466 Westfield Street West Springfield, Massachusetts Delicacy in woman is strength Westek (3) , News Staff (3) ; Science Club (1, 2, 3, 4) , Secretary-Treasurer (2) , President (3) ; Art Club (2, 3, 4) ; Fashion Show (2, 3) ; Golden Key Club (1) ; Glee Club (1,2) ; Newman Club (1,2,3,4) ; Commuter ' s Club (4) ; Queen ' s Court (3) ; Swimming (1) ; Bowling (1) ; Dickinson Hall (1, 2, 3) . Dottie Q ' : Lover Boy ' ' . . pretty blouses, and she sells them at Forbes . . . small hands . . . cute nose . . . good kid . . . Jadylike ... we need her in the Glee Club . . . Fair and dainty features, soft and low of voice. 1948 Jeanette Petras 70 King Street Westfield, Massachusetts A gentle heart is tied with an easy thread Westek (3, 4) , Sports Editor (3) , Literary Editor (4) ; Tekoa Staff (3, 4) , Assistant Clerk (3) , Clerk (4) ; Christmas Play (2) ; International Relations Club (3, 4) , Delegate to Worcester Conference (3) , Delegate to New Haven Conference (3) ; Debating Club (3, 4) , Treasurer (3) ; Science Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Glee Club 1, 2, 3) ; Commuter ' s Club (2, 3, 4) ; Eastern States Conference of Professional Schools (2) ; Hockey (1) ; Modern Dance (2) ; Undenominational Student Society (4) . Definite interest at U. of Mass., Fort Devens . . . smooth reserve with warm, cuddly, fun-loving nature underneath . . . refined, mellow speaking voice . . . Her soft, sympathetic and generous heart, her interest in you, are ever there when you turn for them. Cefeoa Jeanett Beverly Faith Sizer King Street Extension Westfield, Massachusetts There was a soft and pensive grace, A cast of thought upon her face That suited well the forehead high Glee Club (1, 2, 3) , Vice-President (3) ; Science Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Commuter ' s Club (2, 3, 4) ; Aerotek (4) , Secretary (4) ; Undenominational Student Society (4) ; Eastern States Conference of Professional Schools (2) . Her heart is in the clouds . . . enthusiasm plus for Aerotek . . . soloed in January . . . friendly and gracious . . . scholarly . . . begins her enthusiastic sentence with Say . . . Her love for flying is predominant. ' Bev ' : ((( 194$ Gertrude M. Strobelberger 44 Eagle Street Springfield, Massachusetts She hath a natural wise sincerity, a simple truthfulness; and these have lent her a dignity as moveless as the centre A Student Council (4) , President (4) ; Delegate to Eastern States Conference of Professional Schools (4) ; Class Secretary (1) ; Public Relations Speaker (4); International Relations Club (1, 2, 3, 4), Recording Secretary (2), President (3) ; Delegate to Wellesley Conference (4) ; Glee Club (1, 2) ; Golden Key Club (1, 4) ; Newman Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Dickinson Hall (1, 2, 3, 4), Council Member (3) ; Bowling (2) ; Baseball (1, 2, 3, 4) . The executive type . . . good little speaker . . . did an excellent, conscientious job as Student Council President . . . neat . . . reserved . . . dependable . . . The welfare of W. S. T. C. has been her chief concern. Cefcoa Mary C. Tormey 45 Bryant Street Springfield, Massachusetts A perfect woman, nobly planned, To warn, to comfort, and command Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities (4) ; Newman Club (1, 2, 3) ; Golden Key Club (1, 2) ; Science Club (1, 2) ; Art Club (3, 4) ; Commuter ' s Club (4) ; Dickinson Hall (1, 2, 3) , Secretary-Treasurer (2) ; Christmas Play (2) ; Westek Staff (3) , Alumna Editor (4) ; Tekoa Staff (3, 4) , Photography Assistant (3), Photography Editor (4); Glee Club (1, 2); Bowling (2) . When she laughs, she laughs all over . . . capable . . . gift of gab . . . warm of nature . . . Where ' s ' Welch ' ? . . . enthusiasm for life that runs effervescent . . . Cheerfulness and happiness mutually beget one another. ' Torm ' ((( 194$ Elvira Mary Ann Vitali 74 Hawley Street Northampton, Massachusetts A thing of impulse and a child of song Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4), President (3); Science Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Newman Club (1, 2, 3) ; Art Club (1, 3) ; Fashion Show (3) ; Commuter ' s Club (1, 2, 4) ; Undenominational Student Society (4) ; Host Group (2, 4) ; Hiking (3) : Bowling (3) . Doesn ' t trust men with small feet . . . sparkling . . . tiny . . . bouncing . . . speaks rapidly . . . harmonizes with Butch . . . considerate of others . . . Cheerful and talkative with a sincere love of music. Cefcoa Kika Patricia Kathryn Welch 15 McKinley Terrace Westfield, Massachusetts See, what a grace rests upon this brow Class Secretary (2) ; Golden Key Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Art Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Newman Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Science Club (1) ; Glee Club (1,2); Commuter ' s Club (2, 3, 4) ; Dickinson Hall (1) ; Westek Staff (3) . Tall, dark, and quiet . . . pretty hair . . . class to her dress . . . volleyball speed queen . . . possesses journalistic ability . . . usually has the right answer for professors ... Of high intellect and stature, sparing of word. D-t Tat ((Cl948 M. Jeanne Wickles 400 South Street Northampton, Massachusetts Elegance implies a precision, a polish which is spirited, yet delicate Entered September, 1946, from Bridgewater State Teachers College; Art Club (3, 4) ; Fashion Show (3) ; Newman Club (3, 4) ; Commuter ' s Club (3, 4) ; Westek Staff (3, 4) , Business Manager (3, 4) ; Delegate to Teacher Preparation Conference at Boston (4) ; Eastern States Conference of Professional Schools (4) ; Bowling (4) . Pageboy hairdo with ribbon . . . Where ' s Weesie? . . . engaged to Dick . . . neat of dress, soft of voice . . . Just like Bridgewater, huh? . . . Has a certain persuasive refinement. TOkoa ))) people Who Mm left Bs SELMA HERSHON (Semy Marcus) Len . . . Baby girl, Terry Phyllis . . . medical school widow . . . remember the ape act . . . married June, 1946. CHARLENE KLAIBER (Shy Premo) Big brown eyes . . . Carl . . . married April, 1947 . . . left W. S. T. C. June, 1946 . . . Always on the go. MURIEL DUGGAN (Moe Reardon) Pretty, wavy hair . . . Dug . . . remember those Navy days . . . married April, 1948 . . . left W. S. T. C. January, 1947. MARY FOLEY Foe . . . engaged to Paul . . . Navy widow . . . remember the iron fence . . . full of fun and pep . . . working at telephone company. MARGARET AVRIL (Margaret Nitcavic) Nickie and Bob and baby Robert . . . married June, 1946 . . . partial to redheads . . . wings . . . shoes and matching bags. ROBERTA BEMIS Bobbie . . . . left W. S. T. C. June, 1946 . . . entered A. I. C. September, 1946 . . . lovely blonde hair . . . Torm ' s buddie . . used to teach us all how to knit. LYDIA RUDOY Lee . . . Lee didn ' t stay with us very long, but we still remember. FRANCIS LAW Fran, like Lee, didn ' t remain among us as long as we would have liked. ©IT Moments r-- 4 ! v . « . ' K % X K iLega fe Class ©iarg 1 944 Sept. 13 — Rain, rain, go away! Twenty-eight Freshmen want to stay . . . our big sisters welcome us. Sept. 14 — Even a hurricane doesn ' t close the college . . . Gert and Shy, where were you? . . . the Dorm kitchen oven . . . candles I ! ! Sept. 26 — Oh, those strip- teasers! . . . Claire, Jess, Harriet and Kika . . . Charlotte Greenwood imitates Barb Greaney . . . those facials! ! ! Sept. 27 — Second day of initiation . . . oh, my knees . . . have mercy, Seniors . . . the lipstick should be on our lips . . . If you cut my hair, I ' ll be a mess for the party. Sept. 28 — Dear J. Vey and Barb at the Get-Acquainted Party . . . our baby carriage friends, Gert and Shy . . . Pat, you can now say you ' ve stuck your tongue out at the faculty. Oct. 27 — Halloween Masquerade . . . Superman Lil, Huckleberry Flynn, Sehorita Maria. Oct. 29 — Our honorable Prof. Conlin president at Teachers ' Convention . . . good ole Stringfellow Barr and Paul Manning! Nov. 29 — W. A. A. hayride . . . where were the fellows? . . Uncle Sam might know! Dec. 10 — Christmas spirit at the Dorm, . . carols . . . poems . . . plenty of acts. Dec. 14 — Christmas Comes Again . . . Helen H. and Frances Law in host group for Christmas banquet . . . Barb G. our gift to dramatics. 1945 Jan. 25 — Sorry you can ' t stay with us, Lydia! Feb. 21 — Dinner at the Eidelweiss for our big sisters . . . then to the theatre. Mar. 7 — Sorry to see you go, Fran Law. Mar. 13 — Ruth Bryan Owens . . . Denmark is co-operative . . . like the Dorm! Mar. 14 — Blue and White basketball game and supper ... or should we say lunch? . . . there ' s a food shortage as well as a man shortage. Apr. 17 — Fun at Tekoa card party and raffle. May 17 — May Day . . . Bobby, Maid-in-waiting . . . Semi and Ginny B, pages . . . dancing on the green. May 18 — Officers ' Club Dance . . . what is the Dorm ' phone number? . . . Sentimental Journey ! ! ! May 24 — Mr. Ed Pagne brings Dickens Characters to life . . . Visitors ' Day . . . Picnic on the campus . . . Did you see that Westover plane dip its wings? June 1 —Another dance at you-khow-where . . . Good, Good, Good . . . Dennis Morgan ' s double! . . . staff cars on King Street. June 3— Graduation . . . Seniors, we ' ll miss you . . . our freshman year over . . . Tell me, dear Westfield, why we love you! June 4 — Class Day Banquet . . . Seniors and Faculty entertain . . . Did we look that way on May Day? . . . Where were you, Harriet? P. S. July 3 — Another Westover Formal . . . gardenias . . . one . . . two? . . . What ' s this, Foley? . . . extra passengers? • • • • 1945 Sept. 12 — Second step . . . Sophomores . . . Welcome to the class, Macl Sept. 26-27 — At last, our turn to give orders at initiation . . . umbrellas used for Air Raid shelter instead of protection from Seniors ' rain . Sept. 27 — Poor Mac got so hungry at Get-Acquainted Party . . . Don ' t feed the animals. Oct. 17 — P. M. off! . . . opera Carmen. Oct. 25 — Westover Servicemen ' s Club dance . . . Harriet and Mark Daniels (our movie star) . CLASS DIARY - Continued Oct. 26 — Swing your partner, Cy Merrill ... to the tune of Polly Murphy ' s Swing Band. Oct. 28 — Father Egan, honored speaker at the first Communion Breakfast of Newman Club. Nov. 8 — Art Club . . . sipping tea . . . guest speaker, Mrs. Roe . . . brown crepe paper . . . silver stripes. Nov. 21 —Commuters ' Club Card Party . . . Rec Room will have its face lifted. Dec. 9 — Christmas Party at Dorm . . . thoughts of big exam next day. Dec. 13 — Kika and Gin B. pages at Christmas Banquet . . . I ' ll Be Home for Christmas seven whole men present . . . Christmas play complete with Torm and Jeanette! 1946 Jan. 2 — Interesting assembly on Indians . . . how? how! . . . Mr. Leo Otis, speaker. Jan. 25 — Dance your troubles away (midyears) at the Interclass Dance . . . juke box serenade. Feb. 7 — Honorable members of the Science Club tripped up to the San . . . ouch! those immaculate, sharp instruments in the operating room . . . remember the squashed ride home? Feb. 15 — Tekoa Card Party . . . your deal? . . . What? ... no trump ... I pass . . . Who? . . . our new veteran card sharks! Mar. 5 — Big sister party in Rec Room . . . Helen and hamburgers . . . Re and ice cream Eileen and peas . . . pears we ' ll never forget!! Mar. 12 — What did you get in history? . . . Oh! . . . Biology! . . . Ever so important envelopes in the little boxes! Mar. 13 — Smile for the birdie, now! . . .Kelly, keep your chin up. Mar. 18-22 —Sophomore Tests . . . are we really intellectual, or just smart? Apr. 3 — Hurrah for the blue team! . . . Flynn ' s got the ball . . . now, Kel . . . where did the ball go now? . . . basketball supper . . . here comes the spaghetti! and meatballs . . . Do they bounce, Greaney? Apr. 26 — Pin Wheel Prom . . . Oh! we don ' t know the joint . . . Artistic veterans . . . Mac and Don the couple. Apr — First fashion show for several years . . . Cotton Queens . i . Ginny E., Harriet, Connie, Barb, Ginny B. . . . Re played ' till blue in the face! . . . Ah Springl May 15 — Beautiful May Day . . . court attendants Kathy S., Foley, Ginny B., red sashes . . . that ' s what you call class. May 22 — My, My, Hostesses! . . . Have you got all your guests? May 31 — Student Council Prom . . . Remember The Gypsy ? . . . the vets were convenient, weren ' t they, Jeanette? June 6 — At last . . . we ' re Juniors . . . almost . . . the Senior play with imitations. June 7 — Who ' s going to be first to get hitched ? . . . Mary L.? . . . Plant the ivy, seniors, but don ' t drown it with your tears! June 9 — Another wonderful year ended . . . Goodbye and good luck, big sisters. • • • • 1946 Sept. 16 — Welcome, little sisters . . . What do you know! . . . little brothers! . . . Wedding bells for Semi and Nicki . . . New to our midst. Bunny L., Marie O., Jean W., Louise S., Lucki . . . Eileen F., our new class president, in action. Sept. 22 — Get-acquainted party . . . You didn ' t do it then, so you ' ve got to do it nowl Oct. 1 —Geography Field Trip . . . We wonder where Lillianne is now! ' ' Oct. 8 — Dr. Elckbog . . . Four Years With Eskimos. Oct. 11— Harvest Hop . . . Dickinson Hall . . . candles . . . chestnuts . . . have a mint? Oct. 14 — First Observation . . . What! Animals hibernate? CLASS DIARA - (Continued) Oct. 15 — Another geography field trip . . . there ' s more to Westfield than we thought . . . Cards won series. Halloween Party . . . Barn dance. ■ Second Newman Club Breakfast . . . Father Joseph Leo. ■ Pictures for Tekoa . . . cheese. ■ Science Club . . . Juniper Park . . . pine-flavored cocoa delicious . . . Thanks, Art! ■ W. A. A. Dance . . . Springfield College escorts . . . more than we bargained for where are all the girls? . . . I ' m Baby Snooks, where Daddy? ■ W. S. T. C. has its first College newspaper . . . Louise S. chosen Editor-in-Chief. - Todd lecture . . . Prof. T. Mahoney . . . smile of intelligence on Juniors and Seniors. Ben Greet Players . . . Macbeth. - Dorm Christmas Party . . . caroling . . . fireplace smoke . . . saddened by death of Leo Madson. - Christmas Banquet ... Re D., host . . . lady Harriet . . . annual play . . . hold that candle a little farther away . . . enter . . . three kings! - First issue of Westek rolls off press. New year be gins minus Muriel R. - Exams over . . . Interclass dance. • First day of Training . . . how to hectograph . . . class party at Flamingo Room . . . steak . . . ham . . . delicious. - Tekoa Card Party . . . candy . . . prizes . . . who would like an ash tray? - Blue and White Basketball supper . . . Erna dances . . . O ' Leary music . . . hot dogs and beans. - Veterans ' Spring Dance . . . Semi-Formal . . . Connie and Jerry . . . baby orchids. - Spring Surprise . . . informal ... I wish you well, well, well! -Art Club Fashion Show . . . clothes from Haynes . . . swim suits . . . Over the Rainbow — Somewhere. May 15 — May Day . . . Queen Barbara . . . our two little girls in blue . . . Dottie O ' and Helen A. . . . the Russin ' Juniors . . . B. Sizer studio takes movies! May 20 — Glee Club recorded for radio program, Don ' t look so frightened, no one can see you . . . 7:30 p. m., all radios on! May 21 —Visitors ' Day . . . Have you seen the Training School? May 29 — Star Dust Ball . . . lovely formals . . . we ' ve looked forward to this thrilling evening. June 5 — Class night banquet . . . ham, for a change . . . We are 28 strong . . . date bait . . . red roses to Miss Lammers . . . we ' ll miss you . . . Mr. Merrill ' s new secretary! June 6 — Class Day . . . Tell me why the ivy twines. June 8 — Graduation . . . proud Seniors . . . just one more year. 1947 Sept. 15 — Seniors! our last first day of school (as students) . . . marching into assembly with caps and gowns . . . well, all but ten . . . Gen Eames, president, leading . . . introduced to Prof. Roos and Prof. Clifford. Sept. 16 — Back to training . . . bless the dear cjrildren. Sept. 22 — Angel robes! Last physical for the Miss-Fits! Sept. — A man invades the Senior Class . . . what is this world coming to? . . . Hello, Mike . Oct. 25 Oct. 27 Oct. 30 Oct. 31 Nov. 15 Nov. 18 Nov. 20 Nov. 25 Dec. 8 Dec. 12 Dec. 13 1947 January Jan. 31 Feb. 4 Feb. 14 Apr. 9 Apr. 11 Apr. 19 Apr. 23 Sept 29 Oct. 10 Oct. 22 Oct. 23 Oct. 23 Oct. 24 Oct. 26 Oct. 31 CLASS DIARY- (Continued) Sept. 25 — Get-Acquainted Party ... we meet our last new class of Freshmen . . . Gert in charge. -Another man! Will wonders never cease? . . . Greetings, Stan! - Autumn Hews Dance . . . candle-light . . . juke box . . . cider and donuts. •Juniors ' first observation . . . remember a year ago! - Science Club hike . . . Stanley Park . . . Softball stars Mitch and Fran . . . When do we eat? . . . Long hike, Al, no? - Golden Key visited Newgate Prison ... all returned. - Hampden County Teachers ' Convention . . . next year, who knows where? - Newman Club Communion Breakfast ... St. Mary ' s . . . Colonial Inn. - Halloween Party . . . nipples and coke . . . Mrs. Scanlon in stocking feet . . . cider and donuts . . . Eileen a good M. C. Nov. 14 — W. A. A. Dance . . . Polly ' s music . . . Prof. Clifford to the fore ... 25 couples . . . fun . . . good work, Louise. Nov. 24 — Shakespeare in Westfield . . . Royal Theatre Players ... we forgot to move the piano. -Westfield at Keene . . . first game of our new M.A. A. basketball team. - Christmas Banquet . . . Bells, Bells, Bells . . . Vera, page . . . Louise, host . . . The First Christmas Tree . . . Murf as a saint . . . Barbara ' s dramatic No, No! Take me! -Leap Year! B. S. or M. R. S.? - Last day of training . . . Interclass Dance . . . Night club style floor show . . . empty coke bottles . . . free lecture on safety rules. ■ Class Party at Worthy . . . good work, Norm! - Pomp and Circumstances . . . enter Seniors! . . . capped and gowned. - Basketball supper . . . victory via teamwork . . . Blue and White game of the year topped off with a tantalizing supper . . . cooks go to college? - Tekoa Card Party ... we made it, Barb . . . raffles . . . hmm! home-made cake . . . delishl - The Ball of the year . . . the posters made us very anxious! . . . out of this world . . . right, Connie? . . . nice work, Freshmen! - Art Club Fashion Show . . . poise plus personality . . . can we afford it? . . . aren ' t they cute? Fiesta! . . . colorful costumes of the romantic Latins . . . Manana is good enough for me . manana? - Last tea of our college days . . . gracious ladies of ' 48. - This is the ball of the year . . . Country Club is transformed as if touched with magic. June 10 — Class Night Banquet . . . the Faculty never lets us down . . . the Seniors try to be hilarious, but we can ' t!! June 11 —All in fun . . . especially fun . . . whom we pride to be . . . the bride of ' 48. June 12 — Senior Class Banquet . . . our last informal get-together. June 13 — Graduation for us . . Should auld acquaintance be forgot in days of Auld Lang Syne? VIRGINIA BLASCAK JESSICA MADENSKI ELVERA VITALI LILLIANNE NORTON HARRIET HENRY MIKE MURPHY NORMA GOLDHIRSCH MARIE DOERING Dec. 6 Dec. 18 1948 Jan. 1 Jan. 23 Jan. 28 Feb. 4 Mar. 31 Apr. 6 Apr. 9 Apr. 28 May 19 May 25 May 28 Class Will To leave some entity of ourselves behind us when we go, no matter if we depart for a lime or for eternity, is an essential act of mankind. From this natural desire, we, the class of 1948, draw our permission to make known the following bequests: Mr. Scanlon: A fond farewel l to an honest, upright, clean-living president; we extend our sincere appreciation for your untiring efforts to secure positions for us — and, incidentally, our best wishes for a perfect attendance record at all future assemblies. Mr. Merrill: May all classes think as kindly and as well of you as the class of ' 48 — if it is possible to surpass our feeling. Miss Bavless: Because your undying enthusiasm sometimes seemed wasted on us, we will you a class that thrives on term papers, notebooks, reports, rhythm, and extra- curricular activities. Mrs. Berry: For the many times we cried on your shoulder, we say, You were our benefactor — and lest we forget, we would most like to leave you a system for keeping strict account of reserve shelf books. Mr. Clifford: You came, you saw, you conquered us. Don ' t ever think of leaving; we need you here. The class of ' 48 wills you a permanent, non-breakable tenure. Mr. Conlin: When we, inadequate as we were, breathed in your gentlemanly and kindly presence, we felt, somehow, that we were sitting at the feet of a great man. For your future pleasure, sir, we wish you students with a rich, challenging background. Miss Eveleth: Because your heart is in your teaching; because you try so hard to instill some part of your culture in us, we leave to you a class that will never take cuts. Dr. Lammers: We leave you this yearbook, all our thanks, and our congratulations, Doctor. Mr. Patterson: To a man of high ideals, mischievously, we bequeath to you a reef of newspapers and periodicals minus liquor and tobacco advertisements, also boxing write-ups. Mr. Roos: We hope you have enjoyed life at W. S. T. C. and, as a token of regard for the regular way in which you handled the Senior Class, we leave you — a new car. Miss Tobey: Your patience with us was appreciated; your smile will be remembered. Because we know you would adore such, we bequeath you all non-gum-chewing students. Mrs. Wallace: Your interest in us was omnipresent; your kindliness and good nature are with us. To safeguard your wonderful disposition, for future students, we have ' arranged for you a program that begins at 12:50 p.m. Miss Sabol: An extra carload of coal next winter to warm the main office, so you will not have to use your little heater. Mrs. Meyers: A push-button on your desk that will automatically record all absences and tardinesses, so that you may take your full vacation this summer. To the Training School Teachers, we say: Your conscientious efforts, your patience and kindness made us what we are. Ours is an integration that cannot be forgotten. We will the following to you: Miss Avery: A new stairway for her little ones, so they may not be trampled upon by hurrying students. Miss Dean: A soundproof classroom, where first-graders may truly learn consideration for others because they are not distracted by inconsiderate student activity in the hallways. Miss Fuller: A class of second-graders that will not spill their milk each morning. Miss Wade: Trainers that are adept at washing blackboards scientifically. Miss Lesniak: A good, long summer ' s rest that she sorely needs, because she gives so much of herself and her marvelous teaching ability to poor dubs like us. Miss Maher: A new pair of skis to keep her fun-loving heart ever young. Miss Heald: Many future capable editors of the Training School newspaper, News Comer , edited by the sixth grade. Miss Bettincer: One dozen unique spoons to supplement her collection. Mr. Barcewicz: An invitation to permanently practice with the college basketball squad; they need your skill. CLASS WILL- (Continued) Miss Mallory: Time enough to make Dad ' s lunch and do the many other things she would like to find time to do. Miss Lucia: An ample supply of knitting needles and yarn so she, in her love of children, may teach many more sixth-graders to knit. In addition, each member of the class of 1948 hereforth presents her personal bequest: Helen Armata: her camel ' s-hair coat to Skip Sullivan, in case Skip ' s wears out. Virginia Blascak: to John Lynch, her modest way of putting herself across. Constance Bresnahan: her pile of tardy slips to anyone who wants to go some place in a hurry. Claire Connelly: to the janitors, a supply of electric light bulbs for the locker room. Marie Doering: her love of hard work, to William Murphy. Lucille Deans: her extensive vocabulary to the twelve freshmen who failed Mr. Clifford ' s English exam. Genevieve Eames: her well-groomed look to all students who will ever enter practice teaching. Eileen Flynn: her magnitude of school spirit to the entire student body. Norma Goldhirsch: her captivating laugh to Charles Rost. Barbara Greaney: to Bernard Garvey, her capacity to act the clown so she may make others laugh and be happy. Harriet Henry: to all poor word-seeking freshmen, her ability to breathe more words into a minute than anyone we know. Helen Higgins: her tan car to Bill Crean who walks from the other side of town. Jean Kelley: her sister, Ann, as potential timber for the Who ' s Who of 1951. Stanley Koziol: free flowers for all future graduates of W. S. T. C. Barbara Lossone: her football to Cosmo. Virginia MacPherson: any future renditions of Winter Wonderland to Everett Clegg. Jessica Madenski: as true a love as she has for Al to Shirley Tunstall for her Al. H. Michael Murphy: his sideburns to Chiary and Medo. Lillianne Norton: her theories on home and husband-making to Barbara Hickson. Marie Oster: the magazines that she read in Health Education to next year ' s back- seat seniors. Dorothy O ' Sullivan: leaves Art — but not to anyone else. Jeanette Petras: to Ann Harrington, at Fort Devens, someone as nice as Billy. Beverly Sizer: her passion for flying to Eileen Meade to hold high the torch for Aerotek. Gertrude Strobelberger: to Tom Hogan, the highest office in the school, with all its headaches and onslaughts. Kathleen Sullivan: her voguish hairdo to Mitch Urbanowicz for use on the basketball court. Mary Tormey: her loquacious nature to Tom Percy. Patricia Welch: her quiet reserve to Gloria Ramey. Elvira Vitali: her small feet to B. B. Jeanne Wickles: to all social butterflies, her ability to bring forth convincingly from her rich background, an answer to any question put to her in any class, even though she probably hadn ' t looked at the assigned chapter. In witness, whereof, we hereunto set our hand and seal this thirteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, nine hundred and forty-eight. THE CLASS OF 1948 MARY TORMEY DOROTHY O ' SULLIVAN PATRICIA WELCH GERTRUDE STROBELBERGER HELEN ARMATA VIRGINIA MACPHERSON KATHLEEN SULLIVAN LOUISE SULLIVAN Class ©ag aima Hater Westfield! Alma Mater, We salute and honor thee. Thy loved name instills in us Thoughts of hope and victory. Through the year ' s 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) f 2V F 1 i V v v 4 N I WLvtotxdsi mtn U Si o ' S 3 Junior Class Birectorji . , 76 Chestnut Street, Fairhaven jEA  fe whiz at the piano . . . Let ' s have no move resolutions . . . Dorm fortune teller 252 Washington Street, Taunton PAT«C.A CARROL!. Freedom Tra;n Adams games brine week-end visitors . . . those captivating dimples. „ - ™„„ 162 Ohio Avenue, West Springfield G ™™ ' ?¥ books! books! books! . . . cute kid . . , knitted gifts . . . sandy-colored hair freckles ' _ „ 11 Garrity Street, Chicopee Falls MA S n eyes and bangs . . - Do books ever balance? . . . triangles aren ' t very dull, are they? _ ,. „,. n n,,™ 27 Sunnyside Avenue, Chicopee Falls Margaret E. Dunn . , • ,,.,„ii v,r m-ade school Peg ... her football hero - Ronnie . . . nice hair . . . swell kid . . . grade scnooi admirers . . . beautiful clothes. . a h,™ c ™ 37 Lebanon Street, Springfield BARBARA. HICK ™ fi er irft hand sparki£s doth£s and more dothes ]ives on shifts . . . Ya, Midge. _ ,, „ .„ 93 Jackson Parkway, Holyoke rH °X?ac h  Mr. Merrill, don ' t you think? . . . By the sarne token . . . cute wife . . . my son! . , , ' , 13 Avery Street, Westfield DOROTHV A. L.PTAK neeeer baby „ . . . . . flowers, too ? ... did the checks come? ... 174 Johnson Street, Springfield MARGARET J. MACKENZ.K .. _ Qr J . . those lovely black dresses.- . ., r, 45 Alban Street, Ashmont KA ™T E . RaggeTAnn and Andy . . . new addition to the Junior Class ... the Toni S ' r p rvR 12 Ford Avenue ' Westfield 2fce Hi Pres . . . I ' ve got a brother . . . sweet and Irish . . . songbird of the class. T n ' 34 Lombard Street, Springfield M . that soft, gentle voice . . . You going tonight? . . . what does J-e-r-r-y spell? . the two inseparables, Ni and Peg. Old Westfield Road, Granville Jean ™, new advocate of Dorm life . . . square dancing specialist . . . What will you do if he calls? , IT , . -T- d u „, « M 338 Hillside Avenue, Holyoke PosUWe Thinking . . . Holyoke was never like this . . . The Jolson Story, Phelan style. PATR.CA A. Redden . u 1 Magnolia Terrace, Springfield Pat Walt was home . . . Ouch! Look out with that magnet. . P D o. crvN - 52 Brookline Avenue, Westfield  nn£° . our summer teacher ... oh, that Good Year man ! ! 1 . . - early morning calls? ... our Easter bunny. w r « , 4H4 159 Maln Street - Westfield £nny he ' ll be home in April ... neat watch ... Mr. Merrill ' s private secretary . . . flowers?? „ _ ,, j .. T ,,„,,„„ 44 Pearl Street, New Bedford SfciV Let not dilly dally . . . Clarinet Polka . . . lives for week-ends at home. r _ R. F. D., Belchertown MARGARET E. SULUVAN ays oWiging . r ' w ' inc 17 West Scho 1 Street ' Westfield Mac . . . beautiful blonde hair . . . double dates . . . Landau ' s pride and joy. o o E o a. o in Sophomore Class Birectorg 69 Marshall Street, Springfield boy genius of 11B section . . . nice guy j . . I. R. C. Cosmo Avato Cos . . . Gee, you ' re a brain . . . interest in world affairs. Margaret H. Barrett 16 Worthen Street, West Springfield Peggy . . . girl president, sophisticated sniffer, always teased, tricky uppers . . . Luster Cream queen . . . good sport. Joseph T. Bowler 1246 Dwight Street. Holyoke Joe . . . Class Treasurer . . . teller of tall stories ... his girls . . . what kind of dancing? Francis E. Chiary 75 Fernwood Avenue, Revere These beavers are hot sketches . . . Revere airplane doodler . . . gum chewer . - . sweaters inside out . . . cuts his hair with a soapstone. Mary T. Cleary 24 Union Street, Westfield Beautiful singing voice . . . good-natured ... I don ' t get it . . . Lennie — her favorite taxi driver. William E. Crean Billy . . . flashy sweaters . . . star forward dark eyes. Marion P. Daly Mar . . . long brown hair and blue eyes . . Lawrence E. Dennis Larry . . . mustache . . . pipe . . . car . . can a guy need? Mary Donoghue Loves cokes . . . Ginny ' s roommate Richard Donoghue Dick . . . flashy ties . . . loaded briefcase what 89 Mechanic Street, Westfield a witll . . . black hair . . . . Wedding Bells last December. us, ask Ann Erna Dupuis Twinkle-toes . . . Steiger ' s outstanding saleslady New York . . . her new curly hair. Richard W. Elliott Dick . . . Westek ' s head man . . . terse terms . likes quiet corners . . . What skating party? Kathleen B. Fay 284 Franklin Street, Holyoke Chief is her man . . . loves dancing. 15 Wing Street, Indian Orchard girl . . . self-confidence . . . what else 38 Chestnut Street, Holyoke likes to read Western stories. 27 Oliver Street, Holyoke if you don ' t believe a man of action oh, 209 Park Street, Holyoke those wonderful week-ends in Oh! crow . . . battered Bolster bars ... I hate worms . . . Oh! Amherst! Jean Fox Geek has a throaty voice sewing expert 40 Nursery Street, Springfield celebrated author and lecturer . . . 58 High Street, South Hadley Falls long nails and bangles 136 Nelson Street, West Springfield wittle friend . . . champ made nine out of ten serves . . . lax limbs . . . . . cool countenance. Francis Gammte 145 Van Horn Street, West Springfield Gammie . . . outspoken . . . independent . . . flashy shirts, and a car to match! Stanley J. Gajewski 29 Berkshire Street, Ludlow Married . . . poetry of his own . . . whimsical grin . . . talented story-teller . . . Anyone want a boftle of milk? William E. Hagan Bill . . . I. R. C. President , Pittsfield . . . Rec Room? Dorine A. Hallett Dimples . . . Oh! I read the whole book serious student . . . class brain. Rosaleen C. Herlihy 24 Charles Street, Westfield Rosie . . . usually looks worried ... a desire to read Tom Sawyer . . . conscientious . . . light brown hair ... a ready worker. 44 Montgomery Street, Westfield Fix me up, will you? ' . . . his car . . . interested in 833 Belmont Avenue, Springfield third-floor proctor . . . black hair . . . SOPHOMORE CLASS DIRECTORY - (Continued) Thomas J. Kennedy 416 Appleton Street, Springfield Oh, meet me tonight ■— ... boiler room guide . . . passion for peanut bars and kibitzing . . . biology and battle fatigue. Arthur J. Laberge 40 Gold Street, Westfield Gaylord Mitty . . . foot tapper . . . teacher ' s joy . . . baseball happy . . . Let ' s do our Spanish now, Elliott . . Seniors? Janet Laliberte 60 King Street, Holyoke Peach of a proctor . . . ready, warming, willingness to help you . . . soft-hearted . . . lovable . . . cute bangs, smooth skin ... a girl well worth knowing. John P. Lynch 153 Everett Street, Springfield Mr. . . . passion for politics ... a great organizer . . . Will you be on my committee? ... a speech at the drop of a hatl . . . Colonel! Stanley T. Maciag 188 West Street, Holyoke Stan ... I was there, I flew over . . . concert fiend . . . nice . . . co-operative . . . swell friend . . . sincere. Virginia L. Marshall 35 Prospect Street, Holyoke Ginny . . . new interest in State Troopers . . . quiet . . . no star-gazing, please. John C. McMahon 1 Russell Road, Westfield Fingers ... an air of inertia . . . explosive remarks . . . lank and frank . . . black horse fancier . . . controversial ties. John J. McIntyre 24 School Street, Holyoke Mac . . . class president . . . but still Mac . . . shy when it ' s convenient . . . thrives in hot water . . . positively blooms in New Jersey. Jean O ' Connor 461 Elm Street, West Springfield Beautiful red hair ... a lovely smile . . . wonderful disposition ... a new car . . . huh, Fingers ? Ruth T. O ' Leary 3 Fairfield Avenue, Holyoke Szvifty . . . bridge strategist . . . excessive energy . . . sincerity . . . fascinating phobia . . . Mr. Clifford says — . John E. O ' Shea 36 Bell Street, Chicopee The spooks are out . . . our own Dr. Christian . . . have a Turns? ... By Thor! Jack wears horns well, but you should see the major in plus fours! Teresa M. Paquette 37 Crown Street, Westfield Tess . . . short and cute . . . made the headlines . . . wonderful week-ends in New York. Betty J. Place 89 Tawnie Avenue, Great Barrington Betts . . . Northampton calling Westfield 504 ... oh — Thursday night date!! . . . what kind of cards do you have, Betts? ... a personality that ' s tops. Charles E. Rost 95 Pochassic Street, Westfield Charlie . . . big and blond ... a hearty laugh . . . always knows what ' s going on . . . always tells you if he doesn ' t like it. Paul Salter 107 Althea Street, West Springfield Conversational caviare . . . debonair . . . hurray for Inside U. S. A. . . . Wallace buttons . . . Any thing ' s better than haberdashery! Claire L. Scannell 127 Thompson Street, Springfield Pretty and a pleasing personality . . . ask Bill . . . You farmer . . . long red fingernails . . . commutes with Cos. Mitchell E. Urbanowicz 8 Hanover Street, Westfield Mitch . . . everybody ' s big brother . . . his Nash . . . coach of the year ... I tell ya — . . . Ya gotta figure it this way. Doris I. Veronneau 569 Chicopee Street, Willimansett Do . . . cute figure and blonde hair . . . Oh! those week-ends at the U. of M. . . . What ' s that mean? . . . heart-breaker. Ann Withincton Main Street, Petersham Oh, Johnny . . . interested in basketball . . . transfer from Bridgewater . . . telephone calls from Springfield. u a freshman Class ©irectorg 46 Spruce Street, Westfield ungrudging friendship . . . full Ellen R. Abbott Beautiful blonde tresses . . . good-natured . . . witty of fun . . . homework done? . . . full of rascality. Barbara E. Brown Tower Hill Road, Brimfield B. B. (with a Bang Bang) . . . Oh, Cathy! your eggs are ready . . . Brimfield . . . patient 70 . . . math whiz . . . slow talker. Patricia M. Chaput 43 Agnes Street, Springfield Pat . . . lots of fun . . . cute smile . . . big blue eyes . . . No, es verdad? grace of a queen . dependable. amiable personality Nancy J. Clark Nana . . . class treasurer A student . . . charming Everett P. Clegg Evy . . . loquacious . . . I ' ll go along with that car situation? ... a new car, Klegg? Charles F. Corcoran Charlie . . . serious, studious . . . our fighter pilot William T. Corcoran Corky . . . what d ' ya say, chum . go she, go I. Joan A. Costello D. D. T. . . . neatness personified sport . . . everybody ' s friend. Joseph J. DeFeo Joe . . . quiet . . . dark eyes . . . . . Oh, how those tickets pile up. Joanne Donais Jo . . . beautiful complexion . . play cards . . . mail-order dungarees. Thomas W. Donald Tom . . . serene ... to travel is to learn . . . likable quiet . . . manners . . . nice to know. John R. Dufraine John . . . self-confidence . . . man of many words . . putt! here comes John! Mabel A. Emerson That diamond ring . . quiet . . . hard worker Bernard J. Garvey fastidious . 34 Maple Terrace, Westfield sincerity . . . practically a straight 1177 County Street, Fall River . sociable . . . How is the foreign 12 Franklin Avenue, Westfield swell fellow . . . happily married. 6 South Street, Westfield . big gun on the basketball floor . . . Helen — where 28 Chapel Street, Westfield . ready smile . . . wonderful sharp clothes sleek Bukk Garv Garv? Regina T. Jeanie The ' ' Howard Johnson . . . . good student. . variety is the spice of life 7 Oxford Park, Revere . Black Beauty in a Blue Bomber 366 Main Street, Easthampton basketball star . . . Bill . . . Let ' s . . works at Westfield Mfg. . . . 15 McKinley Terrace, Westfield . Mr. Clifford ' s beadle . . . putt- Vining Hill Road, Southwick sparkling eyes . . . Mabe™ . . . 54 Williston Avenue, Easthampton . . . partisan . . . who is she now, Garvey 4 Upland Avenue, Dorchester . . My policy is honesty and sincerity . . . gets along with everyone; everyone gets along with her . . . my budget . . . Dorchester High beats ' em all. June M. Hall Russell Road, Montgomery Junie ... an obliging young lady . . . quiet, but quick . . . basketball ' s her sport . . . owns a car that gets around, sometimes. Ann T. Harrington 38 Carver Street, Springfield Dartmouth . . . terrific . . . happy-go-lucky . . . where does she get those songs . . . always misunderstood . . . Oh, I didn ' t mean it that way! Andrew H. Hereth 1205 Hampden Street, Holyoke Andy . . . smile — please ... a warning by the sound of the heel . . . genial ... I wonder who Pat is listening for in history class, Andy? Anne M. Kelley Kelley . . . why must there be math? . . . oh, yeah? . . . . studious . . . serious. Paul F. Kelley Song leader . . . Mac ' s and Mac ' s boy . . . shooting for the . . . where ' s Rockland? George F. Kelly 99 Union Street, Sheltie Mists . . Westfield . dimples 349 North Avenue, Rockland A ' s . . . master at the keys George . . . good kid Halloween. 171 Pine Street, Holyoke Mort ' s buddy . . . always ready to laugh . . . ask him about FRESHMAN CLASS DIRECTORY - (Continued) „ „ 16 Flint Street, Lynn Ul Zr ° Z t A hem osticles . . . don ' be foolayaself ... ha ha-a-a . . . heart of gold . . . Milt, we think you ' re really tops. Blandlord MA  K LA w Lv Concerto . . . English scholar . . . cute blouses and bows . . . always smiling . third-floor canary. Wes[ Springfield Ir. a smile and a cheery hello tor all ... a small bundle of brightness . . . half of the sister act. Q R . Street W estfield LORETTA M. MACDONALD a JL,.; r! ,l music -Mac . . . those golden tresses . . . Paul - need we say more? . . . classical music . . . charming smile. Street Easthampt0 n MA M e  RTELL Why doesn ' t he call? . . , I got a letter today, tfds! . . . instigator of water fights . . . chic dresser . . . sharpee. Holyoke cTorJe . nquil . . . Cards are my silent hobby ... a staunch friend . . . Meet v me at th 5 235 Second Street, Pittsficld ™KaMe ' Hurrah for Pittsfield . . . Westfield has an attraction . . . vacations are t0 ° x M ■ „, beaUtiM ey£S • • ' GOt 3 dgaret? ' ' ' B 866 Sumner Avenue, Springfield M J ' full of life and raring to go . . . passion for flying and South American music . . Hey, you sharpies . . . strong integrity. ke JOH .y rr OR : ART cLs president . . . quiet, reserved . . . Jack and Jill . . . Holyoke ' s gift to Westfield . Student Council ???... going on a trip Dorchester W L MuV ;. ' Ml,RP Little Caesar . . . brown curly hair . . . won ' t give ' the girls a break 1 ? . . . card fiend . . . record player . . . army trousers. lRE Fu ITK .° W Chicopee forever ... on with the polkas . . . Richard Conte . . . quite the a ist- 54 R i d gewood Avenue, Holyoke CLAYRE OCONNELL j  r h! T mpan ' The perfect lady . . . commutes in Moriarty ' s convertible . . . please ... Onl 1 meanf . . . Dick . . . interested in flying . . . sophistication. GLOR G A oo. . IS a girl with plenty o f sparkle ... at home on skiis ... big plans for the a„ fv p .i iil? 86 Pleasant Street, Thompsonville, Conn. MAR par - ARA,U Mickey, handsome Mickey . . . long b,ack eyelashes „ . J- bastobalk TH °T A m : . reposed . . . camera fan ... a cordial companion ... I wonder what Betty G L c! R iA A g PE R s Sht? ' ■ ' nke ' HO Cedar Street ' S P dn S field ' the essence of poise . . . quiet manner . . . neatness is her crowning grace ' ' ' r C ° th£r h3l£ ° £ thE SiSter aCL 68 Kingsbury Street, Needham M-- M. P™cK y sQ _ preuy Hue .. Oooo e8 t , s J ,, iearmng to ski I flunked it, I know ???? . . . What will I do? G Ta AMH chuck full of mischief . . . Oh, so ya don ' t like it? . - . short crop this season . . all I know is . . . frankness is a virtue. g ALFR M ' . gunner . . . verbose . . . nothing ventured, nothing gained ... a friend • • • oh Ca P tain - M ? Ca P tain R F . D . No . 2, Chester CLA C R ai«° BERT prominent keeper of the key . . . night postman . . . good-natured . . . letters from Johnnie . . . cowgirl skirt. p Q M;ddlefield YOLANDE A. ItoMA . hard worker . . . heavy sleeper. FRESHMAN CLASS DIRECTORY- (Continued) Mary K. Rooney 33 Payson Avenue, Easthampton Mary . . . bridge (fiend . . . beautiful voice . . . cute shoes . . . good student . . . How dumb! . . . Donais, bring your ownl Grace I. Royce Main Street, Wales Stafford Springs? . . . cute smile . . . worker . . . fun to be with . . . nice personality . . . always shares her room . . . Should I go home tonight? Daniel W. Rust 204 Main Street, Easthampton Danny . . . fidelity . . . haste makes waste . . . alacritous . - . Who did you steal those glasses from, Dan? Joan F. Shaughnessy 86 Buckingham Street, Cambridge ShawnF . . . vivacious . . . everyone ' s friend . . . gag artist . . . Belmont High . . . Mr. Clifford ' s pride and joy . . . Come on, kids, wake up . . . ReginaM . . . water pistol fiend. John F. Shea 25 High Street, Chicopee Falls John . . . vigilant . . . It takes a car to — get places . . . bountiful . . . How did that front fender of your car get smashed? Patricia A. Shea 19 Dawes Street, Springfield Pat . . . tall and stately . . . big blue eyes . . . Dick is her man . . . Math whiz??? . . . How dumb can one get? Francis X. Smith 103 Spenier Street, Lynn Smitty ... a melodist . . . Nelson Eddy the second ... a fine comrade ... a swell - guy . . . Who is the interesting Senior, Smitty? Bessie Stathis 27 Brookline Avenue, Holyoke Bess . . . Have you read — ? ... fiend for crossword puzzles . . . intellectual type . . . lucky Bridgewater . . . stimulating personality. Albert J. Stebbins Easthampton Rert ... I don ' t run a taxi . . . fiend for horses . . . how ' s the flying lately? . . . who ' s so interesting at the airport, Bert? Betty L. Taylor Silver Street, Agawam Betty . . . intelligence galore ... a song in her heart ... an expert at bridge . . . and she can cook, too! Maureen T. Toomey 264 Grove Street, Chicopee Falls Maur . . . Ray ' s from the sun? . . . Oh, that smoke! . . . might be related to Einstein ... as things come and go . . . capable . . . blonde. Ellen L. Tower 54 Alvin Street, Springfield Ellie . . . easy going . . . loves Florida . . . typist . . . tall and willowy . . . Drop dead, will you? ... I got feelings, you know. Donald I. Tryon 6 Columbia Street, Westfield Don . . . agile . . . She ' s the one for me) . . . genial . . . Who is your silent lover, Don? . . . the type for a pipe. Shirley M. Tunstall 35 Mountainview Street, Springfield Shirl . . . good sense of humor . . . one of THE THREE . . . cute smile . . . hockey games with Al . . . What, gym again? Donald W. Tuohey 38 East Silver Street, Westfield Don . . . sedulous . . . Oh, it ' s pitiful . . . social informant . . . One can learn more things in a drugstore, right, Don? Phyllis A. Vershon 85 Howard Street, Holyoke Phyl . . . everybody ' s friend . . . she has a pleasing way ... a smile for every girl and two for every lad . . . the Holyoke drugstore ' s pride and joy. Roselyn M. White 26 Davenport Street, Chicopee Rosie ... oh, that dimple . . . clean hair . . . curlsi ... I got a letter!!! . . . slippers were white once? . . . Kneel (Neil) kid, kneel. Louise E. Wickles 400 South Street, Northampton Louise . . . smart kid . . . class baby . . . nice clothes . . . fashioned so slenderly . . . near pageboy . . . personal charm, huh, Fran? V T 3 % TV S mi ' N ■ ' i • w f Sf .n, gcttbttteg Student Council President Treasurer Recreational Chairman Social Chairman President, Senior Class President, Junior Class President, Sophomore Class President, Freshman Class Presid ent of W. A. A. President of Dickinson Hall Faculty Adviser Social Director Gertrude Strobelberger Margaret Dowling Janet Laliberte ' 50 Eileen Flynn ' 48 Genevieve Eames ' 48 Alice O ' Brien ' 49 John Mclntyre ' 50 John Moriarty ' 51 Louise Sullivan ' 48 Virginia McPherson ' 48 Mrs. Berry Mrs. Wallace The Student Council acts as executive representative of the student body in promoting and integrating student activities and in acting upon all matters pertaining to the interest and welfare of the college. The president of Student Council holds the highest student office in the college. The Student Council Prom, the Halloween Party, and the Get-Acquainted Party are the annual social events which the council sponsors. New rules governing elections and the choice of certain delegates to conven- tions were read into the constitution during the past year. A first-aid room was established. Provisions were made for the inclusion of qualities of citizenship as well as academic excellence in the future selection of candidates of Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities. These are but a few of the many improvements which Student Council has effected in the past year. art Club President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Faculty Adviser Margaret Barrett ' 50 Marion Daly ' 50 Doris Veronneau ' 50 Irene Nitkowski ' 51 Miss Eveleth At regular meetings of the Art Club, individual projects, usually concerned with metal, wood, and leather, are undertaken by members. Belts, buckles, dolls, plaques may be made. Numerous crafts may be followed. The club also actively engages in the staging of entertainments, taking complete charge of the make-up, staging and costuming for the annual Christmas play. An April fashion show is an annual offering of the club. Clothes are modeled by club members and children from the Training School. College stationery and seals are sold by the club to raise funds. tf § ifij 1 1 IK k ! £d iPR s m ©ebating Club President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Program Chairman Faculty Adviser Lawrence Dennis ' 50 John Lynch ' 50 Nancy Clark ' 51 Cosmo Avato ' 50 William Hagen ' 50 Mrs. Berry The old-fashioned heated discussions around the cracker-barrel in the village store were nothing in comparison to the enthusiastic meetings held by the Debating Club during the past year. Of special interest to all the members were the debates on: Resolved: That Labor Should Have a Direct Voice in the Management of Industry , and Resolved: That Communism Should Be Outlawed in the United States . On February 19, the Debating Club convened with the Springfield College Round Table Club to discuss the issue: Resolved: That a Federal World Government Should Be Established . Slated for March and April were a panel discussion with Our Lady of the Elms College, a debate with Springfield College, and a debate for a school assembly program with Holyoke Junior College. i aerotek President Vice-President Secretary Eileen Meade ' 51 Albert Stebbins ' 51 Beverly Sizer ' 48 Westfield State Teachers ' College ' s newest club and the college ' s first flying club has been christened Aerotek. The members, all active, fly at Wiggins Airways, Barnes Airport, in Westfield. The instructors are all top-notch commercial pilots. The club ' s most cherished dream has recently come true. It now owns a Piper Cub, in which all flying is done and all instruction given. After the members have soloed, they may fly their thirty-five hours of takeoffs, landings, and cross-country flight for a private license. Several members attend ground school courses in meterology, navigation, aircraft engines, civil airway regulations and Link trainer instruction. Each member of Aerotek feels a deep appreciation for Mr. George Van Epps, manager of Wiggins Airways, whose sincere interest in young people who want to fly has made this club possible. - ■-- President Secretary Director Accompanist (5lec dlub Ruth O ' Leary ' 50 Jean Fox ' 50 Mr. Clifford Virginia Salaba ' 49 The Glee Club meets once each week to sing for pleasure. Concert programs are usually featured at intervals throughout the year. The club furnished music for the Christmas play. The program included: Adeste Fidelis; Angels We Have Heard On High; Chan San Joyeuse; O Come, O Come, Emanuel; God Praetoris; Challenge of Thor; Hymn of Thor; Silent Night by Gruber; Ave Maria by Arcadelt. At the senior graduation, the Glee Club offered: Processional by De Koven; Ave Maria by Bach Guno; The Lord Bless You and Love You by Lutkin. (5ota Eeg Club President Vice-President Secretary-Treas urer Program Chairman Faculty Adviser Lucille Deans ' 48 Barbara Hickson ' 49 Bessie Stathis ' 51 Gwyneth Clifford ' 49 Mr. Conlin The Golden Key Club began its activities this year with a trip to the Old Newgate Prison in Connecticut where the literati learned the hardships suffered by the prisoners of the Revolution. In November, the members enjoyed a tea and poetry hour, at which several poems centering around a winter theme were read. The literature club has enjoyed several speakers, among whom were Professor Conlin, who told the members about William Shakespeare; Miss Hilda Smith of Easthampton, v ho related the biographies of John Gillespie McGee and Rupert Brooke; and Professor Clifford, who spoke on the life of the opera. During the spring, the Golden Key Club members went to Amherst to see Emily Dickinson ' s home, and to Cummington to visit William Cullen Bryant ' s home. With the advent of May came a closing tea and the regret of the members that the Golden Key Club had adjourned until the following Octobv.. HWttMlMhMfe ri -i i . n T i r ' i iii n i i i i i ii i w i H i HQ international ' Relations Club President Vice-President Secretary Corresponding Secretary Treasurer Program Chairman Faculty Adviser William Hagen ' 50 Stanley Maciag Helen Armata ' 48 Cosmo Avato ' 50 Lucille Deans ' 48 Barbara Hickson ' 49 Mr. Patterson In addition to discussions of current and international affairs at regular bi-monthly meetings, the International Relations Club was active in the regional conferences, inter-college debates, round-table discussions and conventions. At the regional conference of 1948, held at American International College, the club dispatched four speakers for the round-table discussion on The American European Policy at the Outbreak of the War . John Lynch of W. S. T. C. had the honor of acting in the capacity of vice-president of the regional conference. I. R. C. also sent representatives to the Wellesley College Conference. Movies direct from the United Nations were shown by I. R. C. at a college assembly. The club took part in a Springfield College Conference in April, in which Smith and Mount Holyoke also participated. Five members of the organization are members of the Foreign Policy Association. Betoman Club President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Program Chairman Publicity Chairman Moderator Alice O ' Brien ' 49 Patricia Carroll ' 49 Muriel Phelan ' 49 Ruth O ' Leary ' 50 William Hagen ' 50 Nancy Clark ' 51 Rev. Raymond Burke The Newman Club, whose members meet the second Tuesday of each month, is a Catholic club for students of the college. During the past year, the officers were fortunate in obtaining numerous speakers from the ranks of both clergy and laity. Question-and-answer periods were held following each program; then refreshments were served. The club members held their Annual Communion Breakfast at the Colonial Inn in October, following mass at St. Mary ' s Church. In February, Reverend Raymond Burke, Moderator, was transferred from St. Mary ' s of Westfield to the Sacred Heart Church in Worcester. The Reverend Paul Carberry has been named in his place. T ■ I T 7 ESff-r nMIMNMfW|M|||M w •  • Science £lob President Vice-President Secretary Program Chairman Faculty Advisor Dorothy Liptak ' 49 Milton Kozakis ' 51 Virginia Salaba ' 49 Alice O ' Brien ' 49 Mr. Roos The Science Club began its activities of the past college year with a shadow play, presented at the Get-Acquainted Party. A nature hike to Stanley Park took place in October. Throughout the year the members have enjoyed movies, speakers, excursions and tours. Additional features were a speaker on the subject of television, and a movie on insects. Club tours were made of the Old Colony Envelope Company and the Food and Drug Laboratory at the Westfield State Sanatorium. The club terminated its year with an assembly and tea. Women ' s athletic association President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Captain of Blue Team Captain of White Team Head of Basketball Head of Hockey 1 ' ead of Softball Head of Tennis Head of Bowijng Head of Minor Sports Faculty Adviser Every woman student at the Association. Louise Sullivan ' 48 Margaret Barrett ' 50 Mary Sullivan ' 49 Joan Shaughnessy ' 51 Jean Fox ' 50 Margaret McKenzie ' 49 Elaine Wing ' 49 Barbara Lossone ' 48 Harriet Henry ' 48 Eileen Flynn ' 48 Barbara Hickson ' 49 Shirley Zombick ' 50 Miss Bayless college is a member of the Women ' s Athletic The W. A. A. is the nucleus of all extra-curricular sports activity at the college, and of a good portion of social activity as well. Next to the office of Student Council President, the presidency of W. A. A. is the highest office in the school. The W. A. A. president has a council of eleven to assist her, all elected from and by the student body. The council began its program with an annual semi-formal dance. Other offerings during the year included a skating party, and a basketball supper. It is hoped that a hike and a week-end ski trip will be added to next year ' s calendar. Sports actively engaged in were field hockey, basketball, bowling, and tennis. W. A. A. also supervises May Day, host group for the Christmas Banquet and, in addition, offers an assembly program. . tan 0m: ' i -- V. I ' • ' iim| '  s  • swWp - -.ymsseQ Commuter ' s Club President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Faculty Adviser Ann Robinson ' 49 Kathleen Fay ' 50 Marie Oster ' 48 Virginia Blascak ' 48 Mrs. Wallace All members of the student body who commute belong to the Commuter ' s Club. For the particular benefit of these students, the college provides, on the ground floor of the administration building, a Recreation Room where one may work, relax, smoke, chat or enjoy the phonograph or radio. Club meetings are held bi-monthly. Each year, the club features a card party. Funds derived from this event are used to improve the Recreation Room. ©ickinson Hall President Treasurer Secretary Stewardesses Faculty Adviser Virginia MacPherson ' 48 Barbara Hickson ' 49 Gwyneth Clifford ' 49 Margaret Sullivan ' 49 Margaret Dowling ' 49 Miss Tobey Enrollment at the college dormitory increased this year with the registering in September of a record Freshman class. The dormitory sponsored its annual informal dance at Dickinson Hall in October. The dormitory Christmas party was held December 14. Dorm girls and their guests dressed warmly and visited the homes of the faculty to carol before them as of old. The group trudged back through the snow and cold air to the dorm diningroom, where refreshments were served, carols sung again,, and presents taken from beneath the Christmas tree and distributed. The Christmas Banquet was held in the dining room on December 18. A traditional Old English dinner scene was reenacted, with yule log, sleigh bells, wassel bowl, and a host group in costume. The dormitory store continued this year. Wcstck Editor-in-Chief Associate Editor Associate Editor Associate Editor News Editor Social Editor Literary Editor Sports Editor Business Editor Make-Up Editor Richard Elliott ' 50 Lucille Deans ' 48 Stanley Gajewski ' 50 Arthur LaBerge ' 50 Cosmo Avato ' 50 Claire Scannell ' 50 Jeanette Petras ' 48 Ruth O ' Leary ' 50 Jeanne Wickles ' 48 Lillianne Norton ' 48 In October, 1946, for the first time in the history of W. S. T. C, a prolific college newspaper staff was organized under the pioneer editorship of Louise Sullivan ' 48. The initial edition of the newspaper, having been christened WESTEK, was published in March of 1947, and has since established itself as a monthly. During the past college year, the publishing of WESTEK was continued under the guidance of Richard Elliott, Editor-in-Chief. Slround the ©orm w. a. a. 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