Westfield State University - Tekoa Yearbook (Westfield, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1954 volume:

3 0386 0025 9476 7 tfht ° Vneteen AreA ? lvy- ottt ... silent guardian of the valley and the towns. Suns rise — and set again; flowers blossom and fade away; tides wash in and go out to sea; human life hums — and is still; but I — I am steadfast — and in my heart dwells love for the well-being of my valley. I am Mount Tekoa — the silent watcher. r ' ' t. mtfi s ■ s •A - ' •I ir . • V j p o -j f i • S  r t  ■■■■ «s; «iat vx President Edward J. Scanlon TO THE SENIORS As you, the class of 1954, go forth into the world, may each one of you find joy and success in searching for the enduring values of life. Be faithful to Alma Mater, cherish the memories of your years here, and when the road of life seems a little rough, reflect on this familiar thought with reassurance . . . My life is but a weaving Between my God and me. I offer Him the threads, He weaveth steadily. Full oft He weaveth sorrow And I in foolish pride Forget He sees the upper And I the under side. — John Banister Tabb Your rich tradition of leadership and cooperation is a tribute to West- field — congratulations, Seniors, and good luck! TEKOA STAFF Editor-in-Chief Assistant Business Managers Assistant Photograph Manager Assistant Literary Editor Assistant Jerry Moriarty Anne Melberg Patricia Manning Patricia Clavin Jack Moltenbrey Donald Landry Patricia Bond Dorothy Hays John Donoghue Art Editor Assistant Clerks Joan Bourbeau Robert Farr Marie Kane Barbara Audette Elizabeth Carroll Joan Voyik Patricia Pepin Eleanor Baker Faculty Adviser Professor Conlin FREDERICK S. CONLIN DEDICATION Your genuine enthusiasm for all our undertakings and the personal interest that you and Mrs. Conlin have in each of us has been an in- spiration. Is is with deep gratitude and admiration that we, the class of 1954, lovingly dedicate this, our yearbook, to you: ERNA M. BAYLESS, B.S., M.E. 117 Hampden St., W. Springfield Physical Education MRS. RUTH Y. BERRY, B.S., M.A. Granville Road Librarian FREDERICK S. CONLIN, A.B., M.A. 44 Talcott Ave., W. Springfield English, Literature BARBARA D. CORRIDAN, B.S.E., M.A. Ed.D. 57 Tremont St., Chicopee Education JOHN J. DONOVAN, A.B., M.A., Ph.D. English, Social Studies E. LOLITA EVELETH, B.S., M.A. Fine and Industrial Arts ALBERT GENUA, B.S., Ph.D. Science WILLIAM KEAN, A.B., M.Ed., M.A. English, Education, Economics THERESA J. LAMMERS, B.S., M.A., Ed.D. 69 Court Street Science J. VEY MERRILL, B.S.E., Ed.M. 21 High Street Director of Training; Education HELEN M. PETERS, A.B., MA. Mathematics DOROTHY E. ROWLAND, B.S., M.S. 24 Spruceland Avenue, Springfield Assistant Librarian MRS. CECILIA C. SEYMOUR B.S.E., M.E. 26V2 Crown Street Music MRS. LILLIAN M. WALLACE, B.S.E., M.A. 64 Western Avenue Geography, Psychology EDWARD B. WELCH, B.B.A., M.A. 80 Western Avenue History EDWARD H. NIMS, B.S., M.Ed. 13 Loring Lane Principal of Training School VIOLA E. BETTINGER, B.S., M.A. 63 School Street English FLORA HEALD, B.S. 69 Court Street Science JOHN J. JULIN, B.S., M.A. Westfield, Mass. Social Studies MARJORIE M. WILLIAMS, B.S.E., Ed.M. 83 W. Silver Street Mathematics VIRGINIA MALLORY, B.S., M.Ed. 24 Bush Street Sixth Grade MARY A. MAHER, B.S.E., M.S. 24 Atwater Street Fifth Grade JENNIE B. LESNIAK, B.S.E., M.S. 118 Highland Avenue Fourth Grade LOUISE P. WADE, B.S., Ed.M. 20 Pearl Street Third Grade 10 ELLEN A. FULLER, B.S.E., M.Ed. 24 Pearl Street Second Grade JULIA LUCIA, B.S.E., M.E. GVi Ford Avenue Fifth Grade JANINA F. CECKOWSKI, B.S.E., M.Ed. 20 Montgomery Street First Grade MADELINE PARENT, B.S.E.,M .Ed. 40 Spring Street, W. Springfield First Grade MRS. JEAN M. EGAN, A.B. Westfield, Mass. Kindergarten ANNA C. SABOL 12 State Street Registrar MRS. AGNES MYERS 24 Belmont Street Clerk 11 £r S s., i4 r _ « SENIORS JOSEPH JOHN O ' CONNOR 19 Princeton Street, Westfield January 24 To do my duty in that state of life unto which it shall please God to call vie. Book of Common Prayer Being broad-minded and fair at all times is Joe ' s recipe for getting along with people, and no one was ever more liked and admired than he. His leadership has piloted our class to success and unity. Certainly Joe and Barb are an ideal team with unlimited enthusiasm for Alma Mater. Who ' s Who In American Universities and Col- leges; Class President ( 1, 2, 3, 4); M. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4), Publicity Chairman (2); Student Council ( 1, 2, 3, 4) ; Delegate to Eastern States Conference for Professional College (3, 4); Delegate of Student Council to Conferences at Smith College and Boston Unti ersity ( 1 ) ; Usher for May Day; (3); Glee Club (4); Leaves of History (3); I. R. C. (3, 4); Com- muters ' Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Golden Key Club (1); Newman Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Christmas Play (3). LOIS A. MATHESON 12 Tule Avenue, Somerville February 10 The creed of the true saint is to make the best of life, and make the most of it. Chapin Lois is our popular and enthusiastic V. P. Her soft, sure voice, her straightforwardness, her sincerity — these essentially are Lois. H gh ideals and kind words are stars by which Lois charts her course of action. W. A. A. ( 1, 2, 3, 4), May Day ( 1, 2, 3, 4), Co-Head Minor Sports (3), Winter Sports Head ( 4 ; ; Dickinson Hall ( 1, 2, 3, 4) , Dorm Council (2); Class Vice-President (1, 3, 4); Student Fellowship (1, 2, 3, 4); Art Club (1, 3, 4), Public ity Chairman (3); Science Club (2, 3, 4); Glee Club (3, 4); Westek (3, 4 ) ; Leaves of History ( 3 ) . i,ekna 14 ANNETTE PENNA 207 White Street, Springfield November 16 With eyes that look ' d into the very soul: ' Byron The dignity and quiet charm which Tosh pos- sess make her a standout in any group. Her special contributions to us were as glee club president and senior class secretary. Sunday afternoons provide time for Annette to take her canvas and palette to a secluded spot where her artistic talents receive beautiful expression. Class Secretary (3, 4); Dickinson Hall (3); Commuters ' Club ( 1, 2, 4j ; W. A. A. ( 1, 2, 3, 4) ; Glee Club ( 1, 2, 3, 4) , Secretary (3), Pres- ident (4); Golden Key Club (3); Westek (3, 4); Leaves of History (3); Art Club (4); Science Club (3); Newman Club (3, 4); May Day (2,4). MARJORIE ANN SIMS 139 Melrose Avenue, Needham November 6 Noble deeds that are concealed are most esteemed. Pascal Everyone marvels at Marge ' s ability to know who owes money, for what, and how much. Madam Treasurer always has a cheerful word for others, no matter how many problems are bothering her. Our little Margie will always be remembered as the girl with the money. Dickinson Hall (1, 2, 3, 4), Stewardess (1, 2, 3, 4), Council (1, 2, 3, 4); W. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4); May Day (1, 2, 3, 4); W. A. A. (1, 2, Class Treasurer ( 1, 2, 3, 4) ; Student Fellowship (1, 2, 3, 4); Golden Key Club (1, 2, 3, 4); I. R. C. (3); Westek (1, 2); Glee Club (4); Leaves of History ( 3 ) ; Host Group at Christ- mas Banquet (2, 3, 4); Delegate to W. S. S. Conference at Bridgewater ( 3 ) ; Christmas Play ( 1, 2, 3, 4) ; Delegate to Student Council Con- ference at Bridgewater (2). 15 Zvknn DONALD LYLE LANDRY 765 Main Street, Springfield December 27 A man in earnest finds means, or, if he cannot find, creates them. Channing A man of many firsts , Don is the source of our popular sayings. He can undertake more jobs success- fully than it is possible to enumerate. D. L. L., writer and artist, is a familiar signature. Westek is his pride, and justifiably so. With originality as his tool and enjoyment as his goal, Don ' s reward will always be success. M.A. A. (1,2, 3,4); Westek (1,2, 3, 4), As- sistant Editor (3), Editor (4); Glee Club (1, 2); Art Club (1, 2, 3); Vice President (2), President (3); Science Club (1, 2, 3, 4), Pub- licity Chairman ( 1 , 3 ) ; Leaves of History ( 3 ) ; Usher for May Day ( 3 ) ; Publicity Chairman of Class (4); Commuters ' Club (1, 2, 3, 4), Tekoa (3, 4), Assistant Literary Editor (3), Literary Editor (4) ; Student Council (4) ; New England Teachers Preparation Association Con- ference (3); Who ' s Who In American Uni- versities and Colleges. ANNE THAYER MELBERG 394 Miller Street, Ludlow June 8 Grace has been defined, the outward expression of the inward harmony of the soul. Hazlitt Her pretty face and sharp wit have brightened our spirits many times. Anne always seems to find time for helping on committees, and we admire and appreciate the fine work she has done as our class song leader for four years. We have often seen her on the campus with a bevy of first-grade children playing Farmer fn The Dell. W. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4); May Day (1, 2, 3, 4), Court ( 1, 3) ; Dickinson Hall ( 1, 2, 3, 4) ; Stu- dent Fellowship (1, 2, 3, 4); President (3); Song Leader ( 1, 2, 3, 4) ; Art Club ( 1, 2, 3, 4) ; Golden Key Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Leaves of His- tory (3); Westek (1, 2, 3, 4), Social Editor (4), Editor of Scribble Sheet (3); Tekoa (3, 4 ) , Business Editor (3,4); Christmas Play ( 3 ) . ®ekna 16 JANE F. HOGAN 71 Franklin Street, Westfield February 5 He who prays and labours lifts his heart to God with his hands. St. Bernard Turn-about would be fair play if we gave Janie the cheers she deserves! She has done an efficient job as class historian and can tell us more about what we ' ve done in four years than we can remember our- selves. Commuters ' Club thrived under her leadership. Carefree 1 and amiable, Janie is a true buddy. W. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4), Council (4), Christmas Play (1, 3); Commuters ' Club (1, 2, 3, 4), Treasurer (2), President (3, 4); Student Coun- cil (3, 4), Secretary (3, 4); Cheerleader (1, 2, 3, 4) , Captain (4) ; Newman Club ( 1, 2, 3, 4) ; May Day (1, 2, 4) ; Delegate to Eastern States Association of Professional Schools for Teach ing (3, 4); Leaves of History (3); . R. C. (4); Westek (4). ALFRED ALPHONSE ALOVIS 288 Nottingham Street, Springfield April 23 Go forth under the open sky, and list to Nature ' s teachings. Bryant No one has served on so many restoration com- mittees! Asking so little; giving so much, — this seems to be the guide by which our amiable Luigi lives. Con- stantly behind the scenes of all our activities, he re- mains willing and loyal to all. Al has the gumption to do the things he wants to do. Art Club ( 1, 2, 3, 4) , Treasurer ( 3 ) ; M. A. A. ( 1, 2, 3, 4) ; Science Club ( 1, 2, 3, 4) , Program Chairman (3), Vice-President (4); I. R. C. (3) ; Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Leaves of History (3); Commuters ' Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Newman Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Westek (3,4). 17 (Urkoa BARBARA FRANCES AUDETTE 52 Lewis Avenue, West Springfield September 9 Humor is the harmony of the heart. Jerrold Barb is our pianist and the composer of our com- petition-winning song. Her sense of humor is unique and her good-nature seems to demand that she be the subject of many practical jokes. Will she ever remember What ' s trumps ? Westek (2, 3, 4); W. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); May Day (1, 2, 3, 4); Glee Club (2, 3, 4); Tekoa (3, 4); Science Club (3); Leaves of History (3); Commuters ' Club (1, 2, 3, 4), Secretary ( 4 ) ; Student Fellowship ( 3 ) . MARJORIE ANN BOLDWAY 93 Beacon Avenue, Holyoke July 22 A cheerful life is what the Muses love, a soaring spirit is their prime delight. Wordsworth We remember Marge as our Irish Colleen who didn ' t quite make the jig on May Day! Her easy going disposition has enabled her to be a friend of everyone. Truly it can be said that Marge shines in her sin- cerity. Dickinson Hall (1, 2, 3, 4); W . A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4) : May Day ( 1, 2, 4) ; Glee Club ( 1, 2, 3, 4) ; Golden Key Club (1, 2, 3, 4), Wee President (4); Newman Club (1, 2, 3, 4); TFVr afe (1, 2 ) ; Leaves of History ( 3 ) . ®ekoa 18 JOAN E. BOURBEAU 341 Whitney Avenue, Holyoke July 1 He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty. Proverbs XVI. 32 As our capable social chairman, Joanie has pro- vided a gracious link in our faculty-student relation- ships. We all admire her poise, patience, and versatility in handling any situation. She ' s a girl who loves to travel, especially by way of Grand Central Station! W. A. A. (1, 2, 3, .4), May Day (1, 2, 3, 4); Westek (1, 2, 3, 4), News Staff (1, 2), Art Editor (3), Literary Staff (4); Tekoa (3, 4), Art Club (1); Glee Club (3, 4); Newman Club (4); Class Publicity Chairman (1, 2, 3); Social Chairman (4); Leaves of History (3); Commuters ' Club (1, 2, 3, 4), Publicity Chair- man ( 3 ) ; Student Council ( 4 ) . ROBERT ERVING BRINKMAN 81 South Maple Street, Westfield March 27 You ' ll never develop eye trouble by looking at the bright side. Flashy argyles, a blond butch, and corduroy jackets typify Bob, the class of ' 54 ' s camera enthusiast. A politician in student ' s garb, Bobby is always ready for a discussion, whether it be in the rec room or in the class room. As Student Council president, Bob has proved his ability to perform his duties with efficiency and dig- nity. Student Council (4), President (4); M. A. A. ( 1, 2, 3, 4) ; Delegate to Eastern States Confer- ence for Professional Colleges (4) ; Commuters ' Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Leaves of History (3): l.R.C. (3, 4); Golden Key (1, 2); Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4), Vice-President (3); Student Fel- lowship (1, 3, 4). 19 ®pkoa MARIE M. BUCKLEY 26 Boulevard Street, West Springfield January 24 A woman ' s strength is most potent when robed in gentleness. Lamartine Sweet Marie with the pretty brown eyes has al- ways been ready to help on committees or wherever she was needed. She has won many friends with her quiet personality. Highly talented, Bucky has entertained us many times with her delightful monologues. W. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4), May Day (1, 2, 3, 4); Dickinson Hall (3, 4); Commuters ' Club (1, 2); Newman Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Golden Key Club (3, 4); Christmas Play (1, 2, 3); Leaves of History (3). ELIZABETH A. CARROLL 51 Taylor Street, Holyoke February 23 A song will outlive all sermons in memory. Giles Betty has always been willing to add a helping hand to any situation, big or small. Her singing has made many occasions at Westfield a very pleasant experience for all concerned. We admire her beautiful complexion and her ability as a beautician. Dickinson Hall (1, 2, 3, 4), Council (4); Christmas Play (1, 3); W . A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4), May Day ( 1, 2, 3, 4) ; Glee Club ( 1, 3) ; Gold- en Key Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Newman Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Leaves of History (3); Science Club (2); . £. C (4); Westek (1, 2, 3, 4); Tekoa (3,4). Sekoa 20 JOANNE ELIZABETH CASTLES 60 Marion Road, Scituate July 27 Enthusiasm is the genius of sincerity and truth accomplishes no victories without it. Bulwer-Lytton Her position as Dorm Pres was a task handled most gracefully. There never was a companion who was more companionable. Jo-Jo ' s imp-like spirit fairly bubbles from her seemingly poised and dignified manner. Dickinson Hall (1, 2, 3, 4), Secretary (3), President (4); Student Council (4); W. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4), Head of Hockey (2, 3), H ? o Tennis (4), Council (2, 3, 4); Newman Club ( 1, 2, 3, 4); Leaves of History (3); Af Daj (1, 2, 3, 4); Go « Key Club (1, 2, 3); Wort Group at Christmas Banquet (2, 3); 4r Club (1). PATRICIA ANNE CLAVIN 134 Ryan Street, New Bedford November 17 Laugh and the world laughs with you . . . Wilcox Her ability to make any situation seem not so bad has been a morale builder for all of us. Patsy ' s impish ways spring from an understanding heart. When laughter prevails you can bet that the insti- gator is this loveable New Bedford beauty. Dickinson Hall (1, 2, 3, 4), May Day (1, 2, 4), Court (2); W. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4), Head of Swimming (3, 4), Head of Minor Sports (1, 2), Council (1, 2, 3, 4); Golden Key Club (1, 2 ) , Treasurer ( 2 ) , Publicity Chairman ( 1 ) ; G ee C £ (1, 2, 4); T orf (3, 4), P£o o- graphy Editor ( 2 ) , Secretary ( 3 ) ; Christmas Play (1, 4); Le ej o fto ory (3); . £. C. (3); Westek (2) , Social Editor (2). : Qfckira 21 FE ELLEN CORRIDAN 57 Tremont Street, Chicopee April 22 Whoso lives the holiest life Is fittest far, to die. Preston Fe has the serene beauty of a cameo. A girl of many talents, she is a fine vocalist, an artist, and a graceful dancer. Her tangos with Roy will always be remembered as one of the highlights of our Junior suppers. W. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4), May Day (1, 2, 3, 4), Attendant to Queen ( 3 ) ; Art Club ( 1, 2, 3, 4) ; Glee Club ( 1, 2, 3, 4); Newman Club (3, 4); Westek (3, 4), Fashion Editor (3, 4), Literary Editor (4); Dickinson Hall (3, 4); Commut- ers ' Club (1, 2). RALPH P. CRAIG 16 Fairfield Avenue, Easthampton October 16 Music should strike fire from the heart of man, and bring tears from the eyes of woman. Beethoven A man of diversity, Ralph constantly finds free time to play slow pitch and the piano. He ' s one of the Four Aces and writer of the popular music column in Westek. Better known as Igo to his fellow classmates, Ralph ' s easy-going attitude is the envy of many of us. M. A. A. ( 1, 2, 3, 4) ; Glee Club (2, 3) ; Leaves of History (3); Commuters ' Club (1, 2, 3, 4). tEekna 22 EDWARD W. DION 47 Bower Street, Holyoke January 10 The true, strong, and sound mind is the mind that can embrace equally great things and small. Samuel Johnson Ed is the class realist. He can adapt himself to any situation because he knows how to yield. In constant search for the best in life, Ed digs deeply into any problem, weighs it cautiously, then makes his decision. M. A. A. ( 1, 2, 3, 4) ; Westek ( 1, 2, 3), Editor- in-Chief ( 3 ) ; Student Council ( 3 ) ; Commut- ers ' Club ( 1 , 2, 3,4); Leaves of History ( 3 ) . EVANGELINE DOUNELIS 97 Highland Avenue, Brockton July 14 Who dares nothing, need hope for nothing. Schiller Van incorporates all the vital aspects of a true friend from sincerity to a good sense of humor. Her opinions are always worth listening to be- cause they come straight from the shoulder. Van has worked hard for our class and our college without thought of personal acclaim. Dickinson Hall (1, 2, 3, 4); Treasurer (3, 4); W. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4), Council (2, 3, 4), Vice- President (2), Co-Head of Minor Sports (3), President (4); Art Club (1, 2, 3, 4), Publicity Chairman (3); Science Club (1, 2, 3, 4), Pub- licity Chairman (4), Student Fellowship (1, 2 3, 4); Westek (3), Girls Sports Editor (3) Golden Key Club (1); May Day (2, 3, 4) Host Group at Christmas Banquet ( 4 ) ; Christ- mas Play ( 1 , 3 ) ; Leaves of History ( 3 ) ; Stu- dent Council (4); W. A. A. Conference at North Adams (4). 23 ®pkoa BARBARA ANN FITZGERALD 94 Whittier Street, Springfield January 30 ' ' Simplicity of character is the natural result of profound thought. Hazlitt Cards, a cigarette, and she ' s relaxed. Fitzie is our strawberry blonde with the Ipana smile. She has wisdom and a professional manner that ' s worth imitating. Barb is one of our best dressed classmates. W. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4), May Day (1, 2, 3, 4); Dickinson Hall (3); Commuters ' Club (1, 2, 4); Glee Club (4); Golden Key Club (3); Newman Club (3, 4); Leaves of History (3). W MARGARET ASHE FITZSIMMONS 43 Calumet Road, Holyoke March 11 Politeness goes far, yet costs nothing. Smiles Her engaging grin and elf-like personality are priceless. Peggy is agreeable, cute and says only the good things about other people. We ' ll always remember her as one of the bearers of our Yule-log at the Christmas banquets. Dickinson Hall ( 1, 2, 3, 4) ; W. A. A. ( 1, 2, 3, 4), May Day (1, 2, 3, 4), Court (1); Westek (1, 2, 3, 4), Business Manager (3, 4); New- man Club ( 1, 2, 3, 4) ; Golden Key Club ( 1, 2, 4); L ? m?j of History (3); . . C. (4); Hoj Group at Christmas Banquet (1, 2, 3, 4); Christmas Play ( 1 ) . ufckna 24 MARY OWEN FITZSIMMONS 43 Calumet Road, Holyoke March 11 The small courtesies sweeten life; the greater enoble it. Bovee Mary has a halo-like glow reminiscent of a Rem- brandt painting. Her diminutive stature has a voice to match. We ' ve appreciated her helpfulness on class proj- ects and there is no doubt that some lucky class of children will love their teacher! Dickinson Hall ( 1, 2, 3, 4) ; W. A. A. ( 1, 2, 3, 4) , May Day ( 1, 2, 3, 4) , Court (1) ; Westek (1, 2, 3, 4), Business Manager (3, 4); New- wrf« C7 ( 1, 2, 3, 4) ; Golden Key Club ( 1, 2, 3, 4), Publicity Chairman (4); . £. C. (4); Host Group at Christmas Banquet ( 1, 2, 3, 4) ; Christmas Play ( 1 ) ; Leaves of History ( 3 ) ■ LOUISE MARTHA FORREST 24 Western Avenue, Hull January 5 Beauty is power; a smile is its sword. Schiller No May Queen was ever more lovely than ours. Louise has delicate beauty and a sweet personality to go with it. How we have enjoyed her monologues and ukelele tunes at our class supper meetings! She ' s another senior who starred on T-V this year. Dickinson Hall ( 1, 2, 3, 4) ; W. A. A. ( 1, 2, 3, Publicity Chairman (3), May Day (1, 2, 3, 4), Court (2, 4) , May Queen ( 3 ) ; Student Fellow- ship (1, 2, 3, 4), President (4); Science Club (2,3,4); Art Club (1,2, 3, 4), Treasurer (1); lFe.rte£ ( 3 ) ; GV C (3,4), Publicity Chair- man ( 4 ) , Christmas Play ( 1 ) ; Leaves of His- tory (3). 25 (Selura MRS. BEVERLY MULVILLE GAMBLE 12 St. Dennis Street, Westfield April 1 Friendship is Lore without his wings Byron Our sweet senior girl who defied the hoop-roll- ing contest! An able woman who shows her spirit by gentle words and resolute actions aptly describes our Bev. She has been our efficient book-store manager who was always ready to give a helping hand and a smile of encouragement. W. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4), Council (4), May Day (1, 3, 4), Court (2); Commuters ' Club (1, 2, 3, 4), Secretary (2, 3); J. R. C. (3, 4), Treas- urer (4); Bookstore (3, 4), Manager (4); Leaves of History (3); Art Club (2). EDWIN FRANCIS HARRINGTON 172 Holyoke Road, Westfield November 21 As vivacity is the gift of woman, gravity is that of man. Addison A nonchalant air and casual clothes masking a serious individual usually spell Joe College . Here at W. S. T. C. we have a better name for him: Ed Harrington. Ed ' s knack for planning a top notch lesson in five minutes will always be a source of wonder to his fel- low teachers. Perhaps some day he ' ll teach educational methods to aspiring young pedagogues. M. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4), Co-Chairman of Intra- mural Sports (4); Glee Club (4); Commuters ' (1, 2, 3, 4); Leaves of History (3); Usher for Graduation ( 3 ) ■ ®ekna 26 DOROTHY ELIZABETH HAYS 1476 Riverdale Road, West Springfield February 20 What one has, one ought to use: and whatever he does he should do with all his might. Cicero Better known as Fire-ball , here is walking proof that the best things come in small packages. Petite and peppy, Dottie has been an outstanding leader for four years, never once escaping that time-consum- ing menace called class committee work. We of the class of ' 54 will always remember Dot- tie for her tireless efforts to make this, our yearbook, the best yet. Who ' s Who in American Universities and Col- leges; W.A.A. (1, 2, 3, 4); Westek (2, 3), Literary Editor (3); Tekao (3, 4), Assistant- Editor-in-Chief (3), Editor-in-Chief (4); Glee Club (2, 3, 4), President (3); Student Council (4); Commuters ' Club (1, 2, 3, 4), Publicity Chairmen (4); May Day (1, 2, 3, 4); Leaves of History ( 3 ) ; Student Fellowship ( 3 ) ; Christmas Play (1, 2, 3, 4). JANET MARGARET HEATH Main Street, Huntington June 7 For they can conquer who believe they can. Dry den Her presence was certainly a welcome one at Dickinson Hall. Her trials and tribulations with interviews and the glasses with no lenses will hold many a chuckle in store for years to come. Jan ' s warm sense of humor was always a lift for those days when Training just didn ' t go right. W. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4), May Day (1, 2, 4); Council (2, 3, 4), Softball Head (2, 3, 4); Dickinson Hall (4), Dorm Council (4); . R. C. (3,4), Secretary ( 3 ) , President ( 4 ) ; Secre- tary ( 3 ) , President ( 4 ) ; Commuters ' Club ( 1 , 2, 3); Student Fellowship (3, 4); Golden Key Club ' ( 2 ) ; Westek ( 1 ) ; Leaves of History ( 3 ) . 27 — alpkira GEORGE DANIEL HINES 97 Pacific Street, Rockland February 6 A tender heart; a will inflexible. Longfellow Hines and Hokey-Pokey — the two are synonym- ous.. Popular and congenial, George is one of our energetic athletes. Basketball and stickball are two of George ' s in- terests, but we laud him as a T-V star of great ac- complishment! M. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4); Commuters ' Club (1, 2, 3,4); Golden Key Club ( 1 ) ; Glee Club (1,2), Vice-President ( 2 ) ; Leaves of History ( 3 ) ; Newman Club ( 1, 2, 3, 4) ; Basketball ( 1, 2, 3, 4); Baseball (2,3,4). HELEN V. HOWES 24 Mayo Avenue, Needham August 1 Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. Emerson Beautiful black hair and a pleasing smile make us think of Helen. She is one of our girls from the eastern part of the state who charms us with her Boston accent. She is quiet, cheerful, and well-liked by all who know her. Dickinson Hall (1, 2, 3, 4), Council (4)-, W. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4), May Day (1, 2, 3,4); Art Club (2, 3, 4) ; Student Fellowship ( 1, 2, 3, 4) , Secretary (2), Treasurer (3), Vice-President (4); Westek (1, 3), Special Features Editor ( 3 ) ; Leaves of History ( 3 ) . (Sekna 28 THOMAS E. HURST 51 Sourhwick Street, Chicopee Falls February 18 The lasting and crowning privilege of friendship is constancy. South Meet Mr. Collegiate. Tom is a man of diverse abilities and attributes. Look to him for tasteful clothes, athletic prowess, and a winning smile. Once or twice a year we seem to manage to make Tommy the chairman of a refreshment or restoration committee; his easy-going manner brings accomplish- ment with a minimum of stress and strain. M. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4), Vice President (4); Newman Club (1, 2); Usher May Day (3): Delegate to Bridgewater Conference ( 2 ) ; Christmas Play (3); Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Leaves of History (3). MARIE FRANCINE KANE 37 John Street, Holyoke October 6 True wit is nature to advantage dress ' d, What oft was thought, but ne ' er so well expressed. Pope Bouncing blonde hair and pretty blue eyes, plus the ability to spread the news before it happens, char- acterize our Marie. Always ready with a bit of wit, she can be depended upon to add sparkle to even the dullest of conversations. This little girl with the big brains has that en- viable talent for mixing academic and social activities in just the right proportions, to emerge as one of our most promising future teachers. W. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4), May Day (1, 2, 3, 4); Commuters ' Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Westek (2, 3, 4 ) , News Editor ( 3 ) ; Tekoa ( 3, 4 ) ; Glee Club (3, 4), Vice-President (4); Leaves of History (3). (Hrkoa 29 ALYCE MARIE KELLEY 25 Stewart Street, Chicopee Falls February 5 Good humor makes all things tolerable! ' Alyce ' s ability to integrate her social activities with her curriculum and still come out ahead, has been the secret ambition of many a dorm girl. Kell ' s sagacity in her activities at W. S. T. C. has made her a valuable member of the class of 1954. W. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4), May Day (1, 2, 3, 4); Dickinson Hall (1, 2, 3, 4), Secretary (4); Golden Key Club (1, 2, 3, 4), Publicity Chair- man (4); Newman Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Christ- mas Play (1, 3); Class Secretary (1); . R. C. (3, 4), Social Chairman (3), Secretary (4); Leaves of History ( 3 ) . BARBARA JOAN LASH 138 Johnson Street, Springfield February 11 Enjoy your own life without comparing it with that of another. Condor cet B. J. ' s conscientiousness in Training has been a shining example to all classmates and underclassmen. She is our career girl with the touch of domesticity. Without ostentation, Barb has helped to leave a valuable record for our class at Alma Mater. W. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4), May Day (1, 2, 3, 4); Dickinson Hall (1, 2, 3, 4), Council (1); Cheerleader (1, 2); Student Fellowship (1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary (4); Golden Key (1, 2, 3, 4); I. R. C. ( 1 ) ; Delegate to Student Council Con- ference at Keene, New Hampshire ( 1 ) ; Leaves of History ( 3 ) . ©ekoa 30 MARGARET ANN MARTIN 60 Lindberg Boulevard, Westfield March 20 Modesty is to merit, what shade is to figures in a picture; it gives it strength and makes it stand out. La Bruyere Peggy is an Irish colleen with sparkling eyes and a spontaneous smile. She has an enviable good taste that is reflected in her clothes and in her smart styles. Her gentle voice and friendly manner has en- deared her to all of us. W. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4), May Day (1, 2, 4); Newman Club (1, 2, 3, 4), Treasurer (3); Art Club (2, 3, 4), Secretary (3, 4); Golden Key Club ( 2 ) ; Leaves of History ( 3 ) ; Commuters ' Club (1, 2, 3,4). JEREMIAH ANTHONY MORIARTY 8 Belmont Street, Westfield July 22 Look ere thou leap, see ere thou go. Tusser Our chef, especially in the salad department. Jay is a man who is always busy yet never hesitates to take on more jobs if his help is needed. Jerry could always laugh with the rest of us even when the joke was on himself. M. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4); Newman Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Tekoa (2, 3, 4), Business Manager (4); Commuters ' Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Science Club ( 1 ) ; Leaves of History ( 3 ) . 31 ®e!ura JOHN PETER MORRIS 109 Littie River Street, Westfield May 23 Every fact that is learned becomes a key to other facts. Youmans As underclassmen we had heard of June-Bug . Then the Navy claimed him for two years. We were happy to have him return and join the class of ' 54 for senior year. John is conscientious in his studies as well as co-operative socially. M. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4), President (3), Basket- ball (1, 2); Baseball (1, 2, 3, 4); Student Coun (3); Newman Club (1, 2, 3); Student Council Conference at Keene, New Hampshire (3). MARY ODONNELL 195 Essex Street, Holyoke May 1 Every charitable act is a stepping stone toward heaven. Beecher Smiling O ' D with the pretty blue eyes is a lively member of the class of ' 54. Mary is a devoted admirer of Irish dancing and spends quite a bit of her spare time with that activity. Mary is, however, a serious student and works hard and energetically at any task she undertakes. We envy her prowess in history. W. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4), May Day (1, 2, 3, 4); Dickinson Hall (1, 2, 3, 4); Golden Key Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Art Club (1) Newman Club (1, 2, 3, 4), Publicity Chairman CI), Treasurer (4); . R. C. (4), Program Chairman (4); Christmas Play ( 1 , 3 ) . Sekoa 32 CONSTANCE A. PAGE Ferguson Place, Holyoke April 18 Happiness grows at our firesides, and is not to be picked in strangers gardens. Jerrold No one can fully appreciate a good laugh as much as Connie does. She fed her share of transcripts to the box during Senior Training — at least eight almost every day! Connie has divided her loyalties between the Dorm and the Commuters ' Club, and is popular and well-liked by all. W. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4); May Day (1, 2, 3, 4); Dickinson Hall (3); Commuters ' Club (1, 2, 4); Student fellowship (3); Golden Key (3); Westek ( 3 ) ; Leaves of History ( 3 ) ; Christmas Play (4). JAMES ANDREW PITONIAK City View Road, Westfield January 21 The more you say, the less people remember. The fewer the words, the greater the profit. Fenelon Understanding, direct, folksy — these are adjectives which simply, yet completely, characterize Jim. The hunting and fishing seasons are Jim ' s favor- ites, for the out-of-door seems to beckon him. Quietly, but effectively, Jim has served his class well. M. A. A. ( 1, 2, 3, 4) ; Commuters ' Club (1,2, 3, 4); Leaves of History (3). 33 ®pkoa ROY R. RABIDEAU 15 Prospect Street, Easihampton June 6 Ambition has not rest! Buhver-Lytton Our own Johnnie Ray, always added that little ray of sunshine to the functions that the class of 1954 sponsored. His philosophy is A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men. Bow ties, butch haircuts, and white bucks are the stand-bys of this well-dressed senior. M. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4); V tee-President (3); Golden Key Club ( 3 ) , Program Co-Chairman ( 3 ) ; Usher for May Day ( 3 ) ; Newman Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Glee Club (4); Leaves of His- tory (3). MARY ELLEN SCHWARZ 4 K Street, Turners Falls November 16 Be true to your own highest convictions. Channing Mary Ellen is a conscientious student who has a seldom-expressed talent for doing impersonations! We all enjoyed the class supper served under her chairmanship. Among her many abilities is fiddle-playing — re- member the square dance scene in Leaves of His- tory? Our class and our college are proud and happy that Mary Ellen chose to come to Westfield for her junior and senior years. Transfer from Fitchburg ( 3 ) ; Dickinson Hall (3, 4); W. A. A. (3, 4); May Day (3, 4); Golden Key Club (3, 4); Program Chairman (4); . R. C. (4); Art Club (3); Glee Club (3, 4); Newman Club (3, 4); Leaves of His- tory (3). ofekoa 34 CONSTANCE MARIE SHEA 5 William Street, Holyoke January 19 Blushing is the color of virtue. M. Henry Sure and she ' s Irish, and mighty well proud of it, too! Connie ' s spontaneous blushes are well-known. Here ' s another bridge fan that is very difficult to set in her bids. A true friend who never says a bad word about anyone, our Hoppy has worked faithfully for our class. W. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4); May Day (1, 2, 3, 4); Commuters ' Club (1, 2, 3, 4), Treasurer (4); Glee Club (4) ; Westek (1,2); Leaves of His- tory (3). MARIEL SHEEHAN 23 O ' Connor Avenue, Holyoke July 21 Common sense is instinct, and enough of it is genius. Shaw Mariel is a bright eyed, alert young lady with the grace of a model. She is a good worker and, as pres- ident, did much for the Lit. Club. Her calm, easy- going manner will be of great value in her future career. Dickinson Hall (1, 2, 3, 4); W. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4); May Day (1, 2, 4); Golden Key Club (1, 2, 3, 4), Program chairman (2); President (3); . R. C. (4), Program chairman (4); Newman Club (1, 2, 3, 4); U ?.r d; (1, 2, 3, 4); Corresponding Secretary (3, 4); Christmas Play ( 3 ) ; Leaves of History ( 3 ) . 35 (Upturn JOSEPHINE M. STRUZIAK 19 Reed. Avenue, Chicopee Falls March 17 Art is indeed not the bread but the wine of life. Richter Josie has a deep insight into philosophical mat- ters, and although she says little, her comments are well-considered and valuable. Often we have seen her eyes light up when a rousing polka blares from the Rec Room radio. She is famous for her Child Lit. visual aids which boast not only 3-D, but also motion. W. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4); May Day (1); Council (1, 2 ) ; Dickinson Hall ( 1 ) ; Commuters ' Club (2,3,4); Newman Club ( 1, 2 ) ; Art Club ( 1 ) ; Golden Key Club (1, 2); Publicity Chairman (2); Westek (1). PATRICIA A. TOOMEY 264 Grove Street, Chicopee Falls November 24 Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low, an excellent thing in woman. Shakespeare Her mellow voice and careful enunciation speak of a young lady who enjoys being with people. Fully as eager to hear your news as to tell hers, Pat is characterized by a wide friendly smile and soft curly hair. W. A. A. ( 1, 2, 3, 4,) ; May Day (1,2); Dick- inson Hall (1); Commuters ' Club (2, 3, 4); Newman Club (1, 2); Art Club (1); Golden Key Club ( 1 , 2 ) ; Cheerleader ( 2 ) ; Class Sec- retary ( 2 ) . Sekoa 36 SHIRLEY JANE WARRINER 98 Manchester Terrace, Springfield March 6 Be noble in every thought and in every deed. Longfellow Shirl is an attractive girl with pretty curls. Always in demand as a fourth for bridge, she spends all her free hours in the Rec. Room. Lucky, lucky Shirl drives a different new car to school every week. Her taxi service between West- field and Springfield is well patronized. A. (3, 4); May Day (3, 4); Commuters ' Club (3, 4); Glee Club (3, 4) Leaves of History (3); Westek (3, 4); News Editor (4). Entered from Lasell Junior College (3) ; W. A. MARGARET E. WIDLUND 29 Reed Avenue, Chicopee Falls April 4 Kindness gives birth to kindness. Sophocles Margie joined our class in 1951 as a transfer student from Fitchburg. She is found almost invari- ably with Josie and Pat. Margaret is a friendly person with conversational ability that must prove valuable in her part-time work as a telephone operator. Transfer from Fitchburg (2); W . A. A. (2, 3, 4); Commuters ' Club (2, 3, 4); Student Fel- lowship (2, 3, 4). 37 ®pkna DUANE LEE WYMAN 49 Pochassic Street, Westfield May 3 The town is man ' s world, but country life is of God. Cowper Duane chose one of our sweetest alumnae, Joanne Tucker, as his wife last summer. He ' s a quiet, serious-minded man with a technique for getting a part in the Christmas pageant every year. Duane is another senior who makes every effort to be cooperative and always remains jovial. M. A. A. (1, 2, 3, 4); Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Science Club (3, 4), President (4); Leaves of History (3); Student Fellowship (1, 2, 3, 4); Commuters ' Club (1, 2, 3, 4). SPECIAL STUDENTS Mrs. Miriam Adams 9 West Silver Street Westfield Mrs. Anna J. Morrissey 81 Court Street Westfield Mrs. Bessie J. Pauly 79 Princeton Street Springfield Mrs. Dorothy C. Peavey 8 Bates Street Westfield Mrs. Nellie Rybczyk 5 Archie Street Chicopee Falls (Eekoa 38 PEOPLE WHO HAVE LEFT US Francis Baker Mrs. Joan Blondin Brown William Burke Leonard Collamore Louis Crawford Joseph Dion Marilyn Gallo Irene Gietek John Keane John O ' Rourke Ernest Paluca Janet Peck Joan Richter Mrs. Nancy Steinere Stacy Mrs. Norma Watts Toro Cynthia Wilson 39 Ulrkoa We saw your blue-checked apron in the hallway on top of a pile of art projects to be taken out. We didn ' t realize until then that you had left us. It was such a busy apron ... it had seen stage productions unfold with wonderful effect and beauty; it had been present on the many long afternoons when magic dolls called puppets learned to move, and talk, and dance. And after the performances, amid gowns of silk and furs, you and your muslin apron were quietly behind stage removing the make-believe world from the platform, while everyone else joyfully departed. When we needed an odd-size poster paper we ran to you and invariably you would help us. When we needed an idea for the poster you were just as obliging! We learned fascinating techniques with such commonplace things as string, and paper, and paste. We learned to appreciate the fabulous world of beauty beyond the heavy portals of art. But there is so much left here that is so genuinely and memorably you — your devo- tion to your profession your perseverance through discouraging obstacles, your gracious dignity, and your unselfish heart. We remember all these things with fond gratitude . . . MISS E. LOLITA EVELETH Retired: January, 1954 40 UNDERCLASSMEN Ah! happy years! once more who would not be a boy! Byron — Childe Harold JUNIORS 42 JUNIOR DIRECTORY ELINOR F. BAKER 55 Catherine Street, Willimansett Frank and inquisitive . . . one grand Cadillac car . . . tall and tailored . . . ALBERT H. BAIL 420 Britton Street, Fairview Holyoke Junior College . . . operates the Westfield to Holyoke bus at 3:30 ... Another flat tire! ... some musician!! . . . Studious WILLIAM C. BARNES Colonial Pine Acres, Westfield reserved . . . Bill ' s friend Be patient Hey kids! ' . quiet ALICE J. BELISLE 529 Broadway, Chicopee Falls . . . really reads the paper . . . Blondie . . . five foot two, eyes of blue . . . PATRICIA A. BOND 21 Adams Street, Revere ... long for that Java . . . liberty girl . . . hard worker . . . ROGER L. BOURBEAU 341 Whitney Avenue, Holyoke Joan ' s brother . . . sharp wit . . . star rope-jumper . . . neat clothes . . . real punster . . . LAURETTE L. CHAFFEE 83 Hamburg Street, Springfield Relax . . . reports, term papers, reports ... a new recruit in the letter writing business . . . now in the dorm . . . WILLIAM J. CONWAY 66 Chapin Street, Holyoke Holyoke Junior College . . . casual dress . . . Hi, Murph! . . . Al ' s back-seat driver . . . wavy hair . . . coffee every morning . . . FAITH J. CURRAN 749 Dwight Street, Holyoke Just bubbles . . . anytime you need any help, she ' s your girl . . . class poet . . . Rosemary ' s other half . . . SYLVIA DALZELL 90 James Street, New Bedford Still dazzling everyone . . never a dull moment . . . red sneakers . . . C-hloe . . . always hurrying . . . ding! dong! . . . ELAINE E. DESMOND Congamond Road, Southwick I have a question, Mr. Merrill . . . bundle of joy . . . flower of Southwick . . . I ' m going to read . . . Oh! the coffee! . . . JOHN E. DONOGHUE 8 Washington Street, Westfield Assistant editor-in-chief of Tekoa . . . love that smile . . . ambitious . . . accomplished speaker . . . JAMES J. DOWD 10 Harrison Avenue, Westfield Our medicine man from Noble Hospital . . . We had a case come in the other night . . . golfer ... a bit of Erin in his laugh . . . Where ' s the party? . . . 43 ANN K. EGBERT 130 South Park Terrace, Agawam Fitchburg ' s loss, our gain . . . quiet . . . commuter . . . MARION A. ELLIOTT 55 West Main Street, Georgetown Mail from Korea . . . Woman! . . . Not too much the all-American . . . getting in on the M. P. act . . . a true Barimore . . . ROBERT A. FARR 58 Newton Street, Holyoke Our window cleaner . . . star basketball player . . . president of M. A. A. . . . quiet . . . shy guy GEORGE F. FREEMAN 159 Franklin Street, Westfield Sir Gallahad in the flesh . . . Mr. Welch ' s right hand man . . . very studious . . . mathematician . . . BARBARA A. GOUGH 11 Sherman Street, Westfield Accomplished linguist . . . sports enthusiast . . . always good natured . . . wavy locks of jet . . . RICHARD P. GROVER 131 Chestnut Street, West Springfield Personality kid . . . hard worker . . . always good natured . . . ROSEMARY F. HALLINAN 117 Northwood Street, Chicopee Falls Only one pebble on her beach . . . Oh! those clothes! . . always busy doing something . . . Faith ' s other half . . . THOMAS D. HEALEY 33 Pochassic Street, Westfield Sharp clothes . . . our fraternity brother . . . females ' delight . . . amiable chauffeur . . . LEON KACZMAN 19 State Street, Westfield Dr. Genua ' s T.V. star . . . W. S. T. C ' s own Ben Hogan . . yellow convertible . . . smooth dresser . . . ELLEN MARIE KANE St. James Avenue, Westfield Sweet Irish lass . . . those big blue eyes . quiet but awfully nice . . . sparkling smile . . . real cool kid . . . RICHARD A. LAMITIE 88 Riverside Drive, Westfield Nice dresser . . . smooth . . . yearns for initiation day . . . Big Brother to Faith and Rosemary . . . NORMA LENVILLE 80 Groveland Street, Springfield Swimming and more swimming . . . Poetry from Illinois . . . large eyes ... a letter a day keeps the blues away . . . RAYMOND R. LUSSIER 4 Pomeroy Place, Easthampton Good things come in big packages . . . habitually tardy ... art methods can be so complicated! . . . MARILYN E. MacKAY Coldhill Drive, Granby It shook me . . . Moogoo . . . busy going nowhere . . . capable song leader . . . Oy-ve-I ' m Kupluxin ' ! . . . awfully . brains M. PATRICIA MANNING 1203 Longmeadow Street, Longmeadow Ship ahoy! . . . she ' s Mary to some people . . . Hey, Norma, any mail today? . . . Don ' t Trip up on that . . . Air-mail stamps run into money . . . JACK L. MOLTENBREY 19 Mill Street, Westfield Contract with Carol . . . enthusiastic arguer . . . camera fiend . . . Mr. Kean ' s buddy . . . FRANCIS P. MORIARTY 26 Holland Avenue, Westfield Fashion plate of W. S. T C. . . . always fully equipped for gym . . . Why don ' t you fix me up! . . . CAROL J. OTIS 20 Avery Street, Westfield That sparkle in her eye now matches the one on her left hand . . . book store . . . always smiling and happy . . . PATRICIA A. PEPIN 14 McKinley Avenue, Easthampton Always ready to help . . . pretty, peppy and petite, that ' s our Patti . . . new in the dorm . . . LINDA PIERGIOVANNI Huntington Street, Chester New haunt of the Coffee-Den . . . cool, calm and ( money ) collected . . . library in her suitcase . . . JOYCE E. PLATT Littleville Road, Huntington Wednesday nights with an M. P. . . . cat crazy . . . Lover ... a blond between two brunettes . . . always a lady . . . picnics and shows . . . B. JOYCE RYLAND 204 Elm Street, East Longmeadow A party? . . . When?, Where? . . . What ' s the matter? . . . You ' re talking about me! . . . hard worker . . . publicity chairman . . . JACQUELINE M. SLEEPER 392 Sufneld Street, Agawam John . . . Always studying . . . expert seamstress . . . Commute? Never! . . . MRS. NORMA TORO 85 Wilmot Street, Springfield Beautiful complexion . . . very studious . . . bundle of energy . . . made her MRS. before her B.S. of Ed . . . JOHN B. TUCKER 29 Mill Street, Westfield Our daddy ... a number one student . . . always a need for babysitters . . . Oh, my head! . . . WILLIAM J. VAN HEYNIGEN 18 Grant Street, Westfield Sharp clothes . . . excellent student . . . long string of A ' s . . . math major . . . JOAN VOYIK 1532 Westfield Street, West Springfield Our treasurer . . . everyone ' s pal . . . Maher ' s still . . . loves that lettuce . . . ELIZABETH A. WEINLE 1 1 Elmhurst Avenue, Westfield Our girl-Sal . . . Westfield ' s Jose Iturbi . . . neat clothes and lots of ' em . . . Let ' s go! . . . I ' ll take the car! . . . 45 SOPHOMORES 46 SOPHOMORE DIRECTORY Big DOLORES BANDZUL 15 Bangor Street, Springfield Venezuela, here I come . . . Spur of the moment girl . . . Hula girl . . . sparkling smile . . . JOAN BASILE 309 Island Pond Road, Springfield First with assignments . . . casual . . . Newman Club President . . . proves looks and brains mix . . . NORINE BEGLEY 5 Ellis Street, Westfield better late than never . . . she ' s a game girl . . . that Irish brogue . . . EUNICE BEMIS 121 Dorset Street, Springfield Dorm stewardess . . natural curly blonde hair . . . always is helping hand . . . sense of humor . . . ELEANOR BLAINE 10 Dublin Street, Chicopee One of the quiet ones . . . toots home on Wednesday . . . math major . . . plays the piano well . . . MARGARET BRESNAHAN 40 Morgan Street, Holyoke . new dorm girl . . . proctor on the third floor . . . our wild Irish rose . . . BARBARA BULLENS 59 Arnold Street, Westfield . clothes make the girl . . . Number please? . . . that Irish smile! . . . LAURA CHAPLA 901 Front Street, Chicopee Falls . Corky ' s jive partner . . . Oh! that laugh! ! . . sign collector at the dorm . . . ELAINE CHILD 47 Richelieu Street, Chicopee Falls fourth for bridge . . . Doggie in the win- . . sophisticate with a tomboy streak . . . CAROL COSTIGAN 135 West Alvord Street, Springfield Minnie . . . Venezuela bound with Banz . . . bridge fiend and oh! those gestures! . . . party girl . . . FRANCIS CZELUSNIAK 15 Charles Street, Chicopee Falls Eaton ' s . . . late for work again . . . varsity . . curly hair, dimples . . . big smile . . . ROLAND DAMON 153 Main Street, Westfield . extensive vocabulary . . . Modern Euro- pean History . . . ambitious but gay . . . book reader . . . the gift of gab . . . CAROL FELSBURG 32 Freeman Terrace, Springfield Cariolie . . . open house for parties . . . love those eyes . . . ardent fan of Thomas Paine? . . . WALTER HAGAN 68 Mountain View Street, Westfield Dick ' s brother . . . cab driver . . . always up to some- thing . . . sparkling personality . . . RICHARD HELLSTEIN 7 Upper Church Street, West Springfield - Peggy Barbie Button E. C. . dow Corky . catcher Ronnie Dick . . . big smile . . . those key questions . man . . . understands the ladies . . . carefree . . JOHN HIBERT JR. 57 Orange Street, Westfield Jack . . . family man . . . always a good word Hi! . . . Irish smile . . . twinkling eyes . . MAUREEN HURLEY 164 Sargeant Street, Holyoke Moe . . . out for the break . . . Peggy ' s partner study hour! . . . busy 47 PAULINE KIELB 388 Chicopee Street, Willimansett Library dates every night . . . Kielbie . . . roses every month . . . field hockey at 3:45! . . . JEAN LABBE 107 Woodmont Street, West Springfield Taps! Taps! Hit the racks! . . . any mail today? . . . elevator girl . . . LAWRENCE LATOUR 34 East School Street, West Springfield Larry . . . daddy . . . big smile . . . nice dresser ■. . . hack driver . . . interest in politics . . . always helpful . . . FRANCES LIATSOS 296 Lexington Street, Springfield . charm and ability ... an Ipana smile! . . . hair stylist! . . . ROBERT MAHAR 9 Central Street, Westfield laughing boy . . . What did you get in the . . never at a loss for words. ... M. A. A. treasurer . . . Tuesday night tramper . . . jean Mcdonald 1 1 Somerset Street, Springfield Interest in the senior class . . . good things come in small packages . . . room on the top floor . . . ROY MESSENGER 79 Springfield Street, Springfield Rec Room policeman . . . No names this week! . . . one of Mrs. Slattery ' s boys . . . Did you do your music for today? . . . Put that coke bottle away! CLARA MILLER Hovey Hill Road, Munson . infectious laugh . . . busy bee at class sup- pers . . . Joe ' s . . . ROBERT MURPHY 142 Belcher Street, Chicopee Falls . . those flashy clothes . . . Sophomore news- . that disinterested look . . . sophistication plus . . . soothing voice . . . 1 P Fran Bob test? Tessie Murph paper . Cheerleader Big Ralph fanatic . . 48 CAROL NAUGHTON 52 Day Street, Westfield . . . When Irish Eyes Are Smiling . . . party, party! . . . RALPH PASQUALINI JR. 14 Roy Street, Springfield . . neat dresser . . . Cincinnati Redleg Westek sports editor . . . locker room habitue . . . ROBERT PICKNALLY 590 White Street, Springfield Oh, no! Don ' t say that! . . . understands those co-ed commuters . . . library inhabitant . . . friend to all . . . First National employee . . . PAULA PILKINGTON Bray Road, Shelburne Falls Perpetual smile . . . talent in her fingertips . . . long chestnut hair . . . MARIE PLEAU 57 Laramee Street, Fairview Intelligence plus . . . such beautiful hair . . . quiet and sweet . . . ever-ready smiles . . . MARY CAROL ROBERTS 282 Franklin Street, Holyoke Cheerleader . . . Anchors Aweigh . . . the girl with the green legs . . . nice to know . . . JOSEPH RODGERS 21 Pond Street, Lynn . . . class president . . . gay blade . . . loves the . . friend to young and old . . . musically inclined . . . ALBERT ROGERS 41 Pochassic Street, Westfield loving husband . . . party man Buddy girls . Al inhabitant . . . anything for a laugh before an exam . . . ' Rec room that night ROBERT SAWYER, JR. 5 Leonard Street, Westfield Rec room breakfast . . . short fellow, hair to match . . . skater extraordinaire . . . move over . . . NOREEN SCHWARZ 4 K Street, Turner Falls Seen but rarely heard . . . diligent student . . . soft of voice . . . RHEA SHULDA 63 Fourth Street, Turners Falls Easy to get along with . . . Thursday night . . . Shea ' s girl . . . Noreen ' s roommate . . . BARBARA SMUSZ 49 Ridgewood Street, Chicopee One of our well-dressed . . . genial . . . Chicopee rooter . . . Barbs . . . DONALD SNYDER Tall and silent . . . conscientious worker . . . sincerity his watchword . . . BARBARA WHITE 26 Davenport Street, Chicopee Tall and dark . . . those riots at the Dorm . . . pretty- face . . . Steiger ' s girl . . . ADELL WILLIAMS 2826 Washington Street, Boston Soft spoken . . away on weekends . . . from The Hub . . . sense of humor . . . EDMUND VANDALL 1 14 Union Street, Westfield Ed . . . Carolyn . . . physical science whiz . . . great personality . . . helpful . . . hard worker . . . BARBARA VESTER Allen Street, Hampden Barb . . . class artist . . . cheerleader . . . Anyone for a ride? . . . 3n iUpmortam Our heartfelt praise and humble prayers for a fellow Westfielder whose memory will always live with us; a loss to the class of 1956, to his college, and to all who knew him. JAMES GILLIGAN 49 50 FRESHMEN FRESHMEN DIRECTORY Digger glasses! DAVID BATES 61 Russell Road, Wesfield . dry wit . . . great ability . . . horn-rimmed JACQUELINE BEDARD 132 Marsden Street, Springfield Jackie . . . quiet . . . studious . . . very friendly . . . ELEANORA BLASCAK 15 Avery Street, Westfield El . . big smile . . . fun loving . . . always talking . . . SHEILA BRAY 53 West Main Street, Ware Nice . . . sweet . . . Oh! that accent! . . . JEAN BRODERICK 18 Hawthorne Avenue, West Springfield So erect . . . shining hair . . . her halo glows . . . ALICE BUSH 97 Narragansett Boulevard, Willimansett Bubbling personality . . . cute and pert . . . what beautiful teeth! . . . GERARD CAHILL Southwick Gerry . . . studious . . . man of few words . . . DOROTHY CARROLL 51 Taylor Street, Holyoke Smallest things are nicest packages . . . Who ' s he? . . . rosy complexion . . . CAROLINE CHISTOLINI 255 East Mountain Road, Westfield Lee . . . serious . . . dependable . . . conversationalist . . BERNICE CHMIELEWSKI 56 South Westfield Stret, Feeding Hills Sweet . . . artistically inclined . . . conscientious . . . another blonde! . . . MARY CLUNE 150 Rimmon Avenue, Chicopee Cluney . . . personality plus . . . Oh! those bright blue eyes . . . brains beneath golden tresses . . . NANCY CONNORS Main Street, Hampden Who ' s the blonde? . . . true heart . . . full of fun . . . tall and terrific . . . LYDIA COWAN 8 Dudley Avenue, Westfield Maine . . . full of questions . . . quiet . . . red head . . . Got a deck of cards? . . . WILLIAM DELNERO 56 North Street, West Springfield Quiet and easy going . . . dark wavy hair . . . RONALD DESNOYERS 72 Lincoln Avenue, South Hadley Falls Car . . . curly locks . . . terrific fellow . . . another Holyoke traveler . . . JOAN DICKINSON 40 Harwich Road, West Springfield Charming personality .. . attractive . . . nice clothes . . . Lamitie ' s card partner . . . ESTHER DIDOMENICANTONIO 515 Meadow Street, Agawam big name for a little girl . . . athletic prow- Dido ess . PATRICIA DOUGHERTY 181 Ingham Street, Willimansett Nice kid . . . true friend . . . big blue eyes JOSEPHINE DROZDAL 81 West Street, Hadley Shy . . . sincere . . . conscientious student . 51 Jo. neat JOANNE DUBOIS 468 Newton Street, South Hadley conscientious . . . sweet smile quiet ALICE EVANS 471 Chestnut Street, Springgeld Quiet . . . conscientious . . . nice to know . . . DOROTHY FAULKNER 100 Oakland Stret, Springfield Always full of pep and energy . . . short and quick . . . pretty smile . . . You caught your man! . . . ANN FLANAGAN 482 Chestnut Street, Holyoke Flannels . . . clothes . . . innocent eyes . . . our model . . . Let ' s have a polka! . . . JUDITH FLANDERS 7 Linden Avenue, Westfield Judy . . . shy? . . . sweet . . . always game . . . our gift to the Y switch board . . . DONALD FORGUE Which class to join? . . . good looking . . . collegiate clothes . . . sociable . . . SHIRLEY GREY North Hadley Shirl ... I have a date . . . bouquets of roses! . . . friendly and sensible . . . BERNARD HAGAN 68 Mountain View Street, Westfield Dick . . . blue convertible . . . sharpie . . . Oh! those eyes . . . BARBARA HANSON 418 Eastern Avenue, Springfield Dignified . . . nice personality . . . gracious manner . . . PATRICIA HARRINGTON 42 Arnodale Avenue, Holyoke P.J. . . . fluttering eyelashes . . . Dorothy Dix . . . everybody ' s friend . . . JOAN HUGHES 171 Westford Avenue, Springfield Pretty red hair . . . tiny and attractive . . . good sport JOAN JASMIN 47 King Street, North Agawam Jo . . . smoking vs. car . . . In the Mood . . . likeable ... no sad songs for our leader . . . MARILYN KEANE 185 Wellington Street, Springfield Keenie . . . twinkle in her eye . . . Party? . . . MARTHA KELLEY 44 Howard Street, Waltham Kel . . . vivacious blonde . . . mail from Boston . . . photo collector . . . Oh! that accent! . . . Snow- ball . . . MARION KENNEDY 561 Chicopee Street, Willimansett Pat . . . kitten-like voice . . . mischievous eyes . . . SEMA KOROL 120 Congress Street, Springfield Sonny . . . Anybody got a ??? . . . Did I get a phone call? . . . parties . . . VERONICA KOZIOL 6 Hayes Place, Pittsfield Koj . . . Jo jo did it! ... tall and trim . . . WILLIAM KOZLOWSKI 79 Elm Street, Holyoke Always an argument . . . nice kid . . . butch hair- cut . . . LOUISE LA BRECQUE 24 Charles Street, Westfield Loui . . . personality . . . always laughing . . . 52 NOURICE LAMPIASI 49 Sherman Street, Springfield Bewitching eyes . . . low, appealing voice . . . happy- go-lucky . . . JOSEPH LOPARDO 152 Euclid Avenue, Springfield A superb dancer at the Roseland . . . Korean vet . . . his picture in the paper . . . ROSEMARY McMAHON 29 Central Street, Agawam U. of M. weekends . . . I ' ve got the car! . . . Oh! how she hates to get up in the morning! . . . JACQUELINE MOODY 9 Silver Street, South Hadley Jackie . . . letters from Norwich???? . . . wonderful kid . . . pleasing personality . . . PATRICIA MORIARTY 101 Chicomansett Village, Willimansett Always willing to help . . . that car . . . perfect lady . . . BARBARA MURPHY 9 Holland Avenue, Westfield Barb . . . Irish up . . . witty . . . capable . . . MAUREEN MURPHY 16 Warren Street, Agawam Party? . . the athlete . . . understanding friend . . . PAULA NOLAN 18 Morgan Street, Holyoke Palu . . . Say, now! . .. devilish . . . Ready to go? . . . MARGARET O ' CONNOR 253 Hillsdale Avenue, Holyoke O, C . . . He, he . . . amiable . . . sharp wit . . WILLIAM ONEIL 94 Jackson Street, Holyoke You should see my girl from Holyoke! . . . Let us sing the National Guard Hymn . . . Rec-room broom brigade . . . ELEANOR PARADYSZ 213 East Mountain Road, Westfield Ellie . . . always writing! . . . notes! . . . full of energy . . . animal lover . . . JOANNE PHILLIPS 18 Day Street, West Springfield Jo . . . lucky girl . . . stars in her eyes . . . always a smile . . . DOLORES PIEKARZ 69 Ames Avenue, Chicopee Dolly . . . well named . . . always laughing PHYLLIS PLIFKA 92 Meadow Street, Willimansett Studying at the Athenaeum . . . style conscious . . . Everybody .quiet! . . . ELEANOR PRONOVOST 92 Meadow Street, Willimansett Shiny black hair . . . dorm gal . . . well-dressed . . . Friendly ' s . . . ANNE RATSEY 220 Governors Avenue, Medford Full of fun . . . Let ' s stop at the Rec-room! . . . For Boston! . . . that certain someone . . . Where did you lose that Y? MRS. A. ELIZABETH RICE Nash Street, Williamsburg . . patronizes the library . . . anxious to Cheerful succeed . BARBARA ROBITAILLE 45 Bellevue Avenue, Longmeadow Quiet . . . dignified . . . nice personality . . . pianist . and cute . . . What did you say? ' get those curls? . . . small . where did she 53 ALICE ROGOWSKI 17 Dorset Street, Dorchester Lin . . . Sunday driving ... all that mail . . . Lets go to the Friendly . . . BETTY SCHOOLCRAFT Hampden Road, East Longmeadow Pretty blonde . . . letters from R.P.I. . . . quiet and nice to know . . . LOIS SCHUBACH 12 Knight Avenue, Easthampton Always a smile and a friendly greeting . . . reserved . . . companionable . . . KATHLEEN SHEEHAN 85 North Main Street, Florence Popular . . . easy to please . . . says it with a smile . . . leader . . prettiest hair in school . . . MARTHA SHOCK 1 River Road, Worth ingt on Friendly . . . always smiling . . . nice to know . . . attractive . . . ANTHONY SILVANO 25 Chestnut Street, West Springfield Tony . . always smiling . . . our favorite barber . . . good to know . . . Coffee Den connoisseur . . . JUDITH SMITH 13 Gold Street, Westfield Judy . . . bubbling with laughter . . . Oh! those eyes . . . devilish . . . MRS. BARBARA SQUAZZA 135 South Street, Agawam Barb . . . artist . . . dependable . . . cute and pert . . . school ' s prettiest housewife . . . JOAN STAFFORD 42 1 Main Street, Amesbury Jo . . . conscientious worker . . . sweet smile . . . keen sense of humor . . . MARGARET TAYLOR 49 Highland Avenue, Chicopee Peggy . . . happy-go-lucky . . . always singing . . . party, party! . . . NORMA THIBODEAU 15 Montague Street, Turners Falls Norm . . . wonderful person . . . full of fun . . . talented pianist ... a quiet one . . KATHRYN WATSON 770 Memorial Drive Red . .. happy-go-lucky . . . always ready for a good time . . . drives her own car . . . JANET WILLARD 60 Monroe Street, Agawam Short and sweet . . flashing dark eyes . . . always willing to help . . . LORRAINE WILLIAMS 22 Elmdale Street, West Springfield Quiet . . . conscientious student . . . great ability . . . pretty hands and voice . . . MRS. SHIRLEY WILLIAMS Granville Road, Westfield Shirl . . . beautiful voice . . . glamorous clothes . . . one of our married girls . . . Rec-room is her study hall! . . . ROBERT WOODWARD 149 Essex Street, Lynn One of the Lynn boys . . . I ' m game . . . likes Albanean girls . . . 54 PAST A thousand years in thy sight are but as yester- day when it is past, and as a watch in the night. Psalms XC.4 f: 4 HUSWIFERY Make me, O Lord, thy Spinning Wheele complet. Thy Holy Worde my Distaff for mee. Make mine Affections thy Swift Flyers neate And make my Soule thy holy Spoole to bee My Conversation make to be thy Reele And reele the yarn theron Spun of thy Wheele. Make me thy Loome then, knit therein this Twine: And make thy Holy Spirit, Lord, winde quills: Then weave the Web thyselfe. The yarn is fine. Thine Ordinances make my Fulling Mills. Then dy the Same in Heavenly Colours Choice, All pinkt with Varnisht Flowers of Paradise. Then cloath therewith mine Understanding, Will, Affections, Judgment, Conscience, Memory; My Words and Actions, that their shine my fill My wayes with glory and thee glorify. Then mine apparell shall display before yee That I am Cloathd in Holy robes for glory. — Edward Taylor ABOUT THE AUTHOR Our special interest in this poet, whose works were only recently published, lies in the fact that he was for fifty-eight years a minister and a prominent physician in Westfield. Edward Taylor was born in Coventry, England, about 1646 and came to America in 1668 to study at Harvard College. In his poems, he experiences a mys- tical union with the divine; he celebrates the joys of the Christian life which is a refutation of the popular notion that Puritans were, without exception, grim and strenuously unhappy. His thought and emotion are elaborated in homely metaphors drawn straight from his own experience. We can be justly proud of our literary heritage at Westfield because Taylor ' s works are considered, not only as the best poetry written in America before the nineteenth century, but as classics of New England literature. 56 DEDICATION You have left our faculty but not our hearts. It is with fond memory of your cheer- ful personality, appreciation for your professional guidance, and a wish that all of us will enjoy life as much as you do, that we dedicate this page to you: MARTHA M. TOBEY 57 WESTFIELD STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE In September, 1839, the second normal school in the history of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts was established at Barre. Five years later it was trans- ferred to Westfield. The General Court passed a bill in 1932 making the normal school a teachers college. Since that time Westfield has graduated thousands of young teachers prepared to serve humanity. Socially as well as academically, the program at Westfield is set up to provide a maximum of experi- ence beneficial to prospective teachers and future citizens. The rich heritage of Alma Mater is evidenced each year in many events: Initiation, Christmas Festi- val, May Day, Class Night Banquet — all are tra- ditionally integral parts of Westfield ' s social calendar. In addition to many outstanding teachers, the list of personalities who have brought honor to W.S.T.C. includes doctors, lawyers, statesmen, scient- ists, and members of many other professions. Our college today, keeping in mind the achieve- ments of her past, continues to give to the country citizens of high calibre — people who will someday join the ranks of those remembered by their country- men as upholders of the highest American ideals and traditions. 58 PRESENT We know nothing of tomorrow; our business is to be good and happy today. — Sydney Smith 5«J|| F ss cHc x c S ovv ss 4 FRESHMAN YEAR — 1950-51 Sept. 11 — Opening Day — Big brothers and sisters welcome us . . . Math tests . . . picnic at Stanley Park. Sept. 13 — First day of classes . . . Big Collegiates now! Sept. 19 — The day we dreaded — Initiation begins! . . . Black Out. gym suits, diapers, and pillow cases . . . Oh, well — wait until next year! ! Sept. 21 — Get Acquainted Parry — end of our trial . . . Now the consequences with Barb Hatch as judge . . . George Hokey-Poke Hines. Oct. 6 — Dickinson Hall Dance Campus Capers . . . our first college dance . . . especially good because of the Yale men. Oct. 2 7 — Halloween Party . . . cider and doughnuts . . . Springfield College men . . . dancing and games . . . wonderfu l time for all. Nov. 7 — Our first exams . . . not so bad after all! Nov. 16 — Art Club Fashion Show . . . college audi- torium . . . Joanie Bourbeau, Mary O Donnell, Janet Peck were our lovely models. Nov. 21 — Turkey Trot at Hotel Westfield spon- sored by M.A.A. and W A A. . . music by the Three D ' s . . . everyone enjoyed it Nov. 22 — Thanksgiving Vacation begins — wonder of wonders . . . we ' ll be glad to get back. Dec. 6 — Basketball season off to a glorious start . . . W.S.T.C defeats Western Mass. Pharmacy. Dec. 8 — Senior Christmas Ball . . . Hotel Roger Smith . . . Delmar played to our dancing pleasure. Dec. 14 — Our first Christmas Banquet . . . Dickin- son Hall . . . charming host group . . . inspiring program presented by the Glee Club at the Wo- men ' s Club . . . angels from our class . . . Josie ' s room afterward! Dec. 15 — Christmas vacation here already . . . All go home for a rest . . . Dottie starts vacation with a bang . . . right into the bus — poor Ruby gets a dented fender! Jan. 2 — Back again after a wonderful vacation. Jan. 15 Mid-year exams begin ... all night studying ... all day sleeping ... all vow to study early next time. Feb. 15 — Tekoa Card Party . . . college auditorium . . . prizes for all. Feb. 21 — Big Brothers and Sisters put on Gone But Not Forgotten . . . good job. Feb. 23 — Winter Vacation so soon? . . . have fun kids, see you in a week. Mar 5 — Back again . . . the year ' s almost over. Mar. 28 — Blue and White Basketball game followed by supper . . . Congratulations to the Blue Team . . . songs . . . fun. Apr. 6 — Our Freshman Ball . . . Hotel Roger Smith . . . very successful . . . such beautiful girls and handsome men in our class! Apr. 9 — Dorm picnic at the Canal . . . wonderful time . . . singing . . . games . . fire Apr. 23 — Cap and gown day . . . look at all the Seniors . . . someday, we hope, we will be Seniors. Apr. 2 — Our last vacation of the year . . . almost Sophomores, we hope. Mav T — Just a few more weeks left in our memor- able freshman year. May 16 — May Day . . . Mother Goose . . . nursery rhymes . . . Queen is Grace Fitzgerald . . . Anne Melberg, Mary and Peggy Fitzsimmons are the freshmen in her court. May 23 — Exams . . . another promise to revise our study habits next year. C LAou HISTORY May 31 — Class Night Banquet . . . goodbye and good luck Mr. and Mrs. Patterson . . . Senior song wins contest . . . senior skit . . . good luck Seniors, now you ' re out in the field. June 1 — Class Day . . . planting of ivy . . . songs .... moving up . . . Student Council Prom . . . a roof of stars . . . end of a perfect day and a successful year. June 3 — Graduation day for the Class of 1951 . . . Governor Dever gives address . . . Glee Club sings . . . goodbye to all the wonderful graduates . . . three years to go! FRESHMAN YEAR held many new experiences for us — we were on our own now. How grateful we were for the encouragement and guidance of our big brother and sister class! It was our good fortune to have Mr. Conlin as a class adviser and with his aid we launched our college careers successfully. Our class officers were: President, Joseph O ' Con- nor; Vice-President, William Burke; Secretary, Alyce Kelley; Treasurer, Marjorie Sims; Historian; Jane Ho- gan; Publicity Chairman, Joan Bourbeau; Song Lead- er, Anne Melberg. SOPHOMORE YEAR — 1951-52 Sept. 10 — Back this year all set to go . . . little Freshmen coming in all confused — remember last year? Sept. 17 — We get revenge! . . . initiation begins . . . Rec-room and downtown invaded ... all good sports. Sept. 20 — Get Acquainted Party . . . George Hines and His Hokey-Poke again ... all in fun . . . Sophs are friends with Frosh. Oct. 5 — Fall Fantasy . . . dorm dance . . . autumn leaves as decorations . . . refreshments . . . Pat Clavin mistress of ceremonies. Oct. 26 — Halloween Party . . . cider and doughnuts . . . dancing. Oct. 30 — We initiate a new trend at Mr. Conlin ' s suggestion . . . Class Supper meeting with a Bo- hemian theme . . . salad a la Moriarty, delicious spaghetti . . . Who was it that said, Too many cooks make the spaghetti stick together? Really hot coffee with those matches in it! Informative discussion on parliamentary procedure led by Ed Dion. Freshman murals borrowed, returned, and never missed! We ' ll have to have more meetings like this. Nov. 21 — Thanksgiving Dance — Carnival Capers . . . crystal ball . . . candy kisses. Nov. 21-26 — Thanksgiving vacation . . . Gee, that turkey was good. Dec. 5 — Basketball season starts . . . good luck boys! Dec. 7 — Christmas Ball . . . Hotel Roger Smith . . . snowmen . . . Christmas trees. Dec. 9 — Dickinson Hall Christmas Party . . . songs . . . presents for all. Dec. 13 — Christmas Banquet . . . Dickinson Hall . . . cantata outstanding . . . More laurels for Mrs. Seymour. Dec. 14 — Vacation . . . Merry Christmas everyone! Jan. 2 — Back again . . . Santa was good to everyone. Jan. 21-25 — Mid-year exams ... 99% of students in U. S. History class forget who wrote their text! Feb. 1-2.3 — First annual winter carnival . . . game called off . . . Vic Dance Smorgasbord . . . Our candidates for king and queen, Len Collamore and Anne Melberg . . . Congratulations Bunky and Rosemary Hallinan . . . Last ones to leave were Janet, Kelley, Jane and escorts! Feb. 21 — Vacation already . . . have fun kids. Mar. 3 — Back to the books. Mar. 17 — Sophomore St. Patrick ' s Supper . . . entire faculty as guests . . . songs, food, entertainment . . . Glow Worm dance . . . Mr. Conlin and Mr. Kean and their ukeleles ... A Couple of Swells by Josie and Tosh . . . fun for all. Mar. 27 — Tekoa Card Party . . . prizes . . . auction. Apr. 1 — Blue and White Basketball game followed by supper. Apr. 4 — Freshman Ball at Elk ' s Home . . . dreamy music by Dick Bennett . . . Frosh did a fine job. Apr. 25 — Vacation time again ... Be good everyone. May 5 — Back again . . . only a few weeks and then we ' ll be upperclassmen. May 14 — May Day . . . Elinor Fitzgerald crowned queen . . . Gypsy theme . . . Pat Clavin, Bev Mul- ville, and Louise Forrest in court . . . Remember our dance . . . and oh, those dogs — right, Joanie? May 27 — We give big brothers and sisters a picnic at Stanley Park . . . hot dogs, soda, entertainment . . . That night our show at the San . . . Scripts by Dottie and Don. June 5 — Class Night Banquet . . . Our song wins — we shriek with joy . . . Senior play . . . candle- lights on campus . . . beautiful . . . goodbye to our big brothers and sisters, good luck and God bless you . . . just a few tears. June 6 — Class Day . . . assembly . . . planting of ivy . . . hoop rolling . . . Our song again . . . Student Council Prom at Roger Smith Roof Garden . . . farewell to a grand class. SOPHOMORE YEAR we began to make our- selves known about the college. In September of 1951, we established the custom of class supper meetings which became a popular trend with other classes too. Oh, how many schemes we planned for making money! The climax of this year of unparalled memories of good times and class unity was the winning of the competitive song contest on class night. Officers this year were: President, Joseph O ' Connor; Vice-Presi- dent, Lois Matheson; Secretary, Patricia Toomey; Treasurer, Marjorie Sims; Historian, Jane Hogan; Song Leader, Anne Melberg; Publicity Chairman, Joan Bourbeau. JUNIOR YEAR — 1952-53 Sept. 15 — We greet our little brothers and sisters . . . Juniors already . . . welcome Shirley, Mary Ellen, and Henry . . . lost a few classmates. Sept. 17 — First meeting of Principles of Teaching . . . Mr. Merrill . . . units, what are they? . . . obser- vations coming up soon. Sept. 23 — Initiation begins . . . big brothers and sis- ters guard little Freshmen. Sept. 25 — Get- Acquainted Party . . . food . . . danc- ing ... skits . . return engagement of George Hokey Poke Hines. Oct. 3 — Senior Vic Dance . . . music by top stars . . . cider and doughnuts. Oct. 7 — First class supper of year . . . Pot Luck Supper . . . Mrs. Wallace speaks on Mexico . . . group sing . . . Fe and Roy dance. Oct. 8 — Training School here we come . . . first observation . . . what did he say this step was? . . . standards . . . reports to do . . . Do you give up yet? Oct 10 — Ivy Spree . . . held at Ivy House . . . dorm dance . . . good success. Oct. 17 — Another Vic Dance . . . sponsored by seniors. Oct. 24 — Hampden County Teachers Convention . . . Didn ' t dare miss it — Mr. Merrill might have been looking. beautiful. Dickinson Hall Oct. 31 — Halloween Party . . . auditorium . . . duck for apples . . . races . . . relays. Nov. 19 — Smorgasbord supper for juniors . . . food for all . . . Mr. Conlin ' s trip to South America . . . Oh, that sunset in Rio! . . . square dancing. Nov. 26 — Thanksgiving vacation . . . here so soon? Dec. 1 — Back again ... all a little fatter . . . that poor turkey. Dec. 5 — Senior Christmas Ball . . . Hotel Roger Smith . . . semi-formal . . . seniors sad, their last Christmas Ball. Dec. 9 — Class Christmas Party . . . Jane Santa Claus Hogan . . . gifts and poems for all . . . carols under Christmas tree . Dec. 18 — Christmas Banquet . . . class songs . . . cantata by Glee Club . . . beautiful music and settings. Dec. 19 — School closes for Christmas vacation . . . hope Santa is good to you . . . Merry Christmas. Jan. 5 — Back again . . . training here we come. Jan. 26 — All dressed up . . . teachers we will become — we hope . . . training, mornings — classes, afternoons ... all that and master plans too! Feb. 6-8 — Winter Carnival . . . Commuters Club . . . basketball game . . . Ball . . . our candidates win . . . Henry Healy and Louise Forrest new king and queen Feb. 18 — Tekoa Card Party . . . auditorium . . . door and table prizes . . . many people. Feb. 20 — Winter vacation . . . have a good rest . . . so long Training School for a week. Mar. 2 — Back again . . . raring to go. Mar. 6 — Senior cap and gown assembly . . . touch of sadness. Mar. 17 — St. Patrick ' s Day Supper for Juniors . . . Mr. Merrill and Dr. Lammers guests . . . Irish stew . . . green bread . . . songs . . . begora . . . I ' ve got a secret . . . Patsy Clavin — What is yours? . . . Grandmother ' s garden. Mar. 31 — Blue and White basketball game . . . exciting . . . Congrats to winners . . . smorgasbord followed in dining room. Apr. 10 — Dorm Dance . . . Ivy House . . . dreamy dance music . . . Spring Fever. Apr. 17 — Jazz Concert . . . Elks . Sophs . . . Dig that crazy man . Apr. 21 — Juniors ' Ring ceremony receive rings from Mr. Conlin . . . . . Chinese auction followed . . . . Mr. Merrill. Apr. 24 — Spring vacation ... so soon? May 4 — School reopens . . . only a few more weeks and then we ' ll be seniors . . . sounds incredible doesn ' t it? May 6 — Congratulations Joan Bourbeau our new Social Chairman and Bob Brinkman our new Student Council President. May 8 — Freshman Ball . . . Ivy House . . . music by Silver Chimes . . . semi-formal ... a fine dance, Frosh! May 13 — May Day . . . prettiest ever . . . our Queen Louise Forrest . . . Anne Melberg and Fe Corridan in her court . . . TV. too! . . . Margie B ' s jig done on crutches . . . Leaves of History pre- sented by juniors . . . Can-can girls . . . Adam and Eve . . . script written behind curtain . . . Al Prew borrowed from the Seniors as narrator . . . Ralph the temperamental musician. June 4 — Class Night Banquet . . . Dickinson Hall . . . competitive songs . . . roast beef for a change . . . Seniors sad and somber . . . candlelight cere- mony on campus. . . sponsored by . be-bop galore. . . class officers very impressive . I ' ll buy that! :.W. June 5 — Class Day . . . planting of ivy . . . Joe O ' Connor receives cap and gown . . . hoop rolling contest . . . Prom . . . Hotel Roger Smith . . . Farewell Seniors . . . best of luck. June 7 — Graduation Day . . . tears of joy and sad- ness . . . friends depart for homes and future classrooms of their own. July 1 — Meeting at Joe ' s to plan picnic . . . been reading Dick Tracy? July 29 — Picnic at Henry ' s . . . Joe makes use of manuscript for sign. Our JUNIOR YEAR was one of thrills, rollicking fun, hard work, and even some disappointments. We began by choosing our officers: Joe unanimously re- elected President; Lois, Vice-President; Annette, Sec- retary; Marge, Treasurer; Joanie, Publicity Chairman; and Anne, Song Leader. We had our first methods courses in the fall. Remember how much fun we had teaching our class- mates — ulp! I mean helping our classmates to learn — how to add fractions, sing rote songs, and play triple-court dodge ball? Then came January, and training. We all thought there must have been a sale on crutches when Patsy, Margie, and Annie started training! We all loved teaching and when June came we were reluctant to leave; but we did look forward to senior year and training all day. SENIOR YEAR — 1953-54 Sept. 14 — We made it . . . Seniors . . . doesn ' t seem possible . . . welcome Miss Peters and Freshmen . . . may your days here be as pleasant as ours have been. Sept. 15 — Our first class meeting as Seniors . . . money projects by Lois Matheson ... off to a good start. Sept. 22 — Initiation . . . Nobody Song . . . good sports all. Sept. 24 — Get-Acquainted Party . . . sponsored by Student Council . . . Joe Rodgers, M.C., most popular man in school, gives dorm girls late permission! Oct. 9 — Class supper . . . Miss Peters was guest. Oct. 23 — Hampden County Teachers Convention . . . see you here next year in a fur coat . . . collect visual aids for your bag of tricks. Oct. 27 — Hallowe ' en Party . . . little gym . . . old clothes . . . Seniors in charge of entertainment . . . games learned in Phys. Ed. methods. Nov. 6 — First Senior Vic Dance . . . celebration by Seniors — training over for one division, classes for other . . . first snow of the season. Nov. 16 — Congratulations Dottie Hays, Joe O ' Con- nor and Don Landry, our representatives in Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Univer- sities. Nov. 20 — Westek ' s six page issue . . . many senior contributions — congratulations for a job well done . . . second Vic Dance of year . . . little gym . . . music . . . food . . . entertainment . . . surplus of men for a change. Nov. 25 — Thanksgiving vacation . . . forget the procedures and eat, will you? Nov. 30 — West Springfield here we come . . . first seniors to sign contracts — Dottie Hays, Marg Boldway, Annette Penna and Barb Audette. Dec. 5 — Senior Christmas Ball a huge success . . . American Legion Home in Springfield . . . Al Stroh- man ' s orchestra . . . colorful decorations and gowns . . . our last Christmas Ball . . . proceeds for Tekoa. Dec. 9 — Senior Christmas Party . . . Patsy Clavin as Santa . . . gifts for all . . . carols sung . . . Mrs. Conlin plays polkas . . . little gym beautifully decorated by Jo-Jo and Jerry. Dec. 12 — Bev Mulville becomes Mrs. Clifton Gam- ble . . . best of luck, Bev. Dec. 17 — Christmas Banquet, our last . . . Van is hostess carol arrangements by classes special selection . . . Mr. Dickinson Hall . . . . unusually lovely . . Seniors do extra Kean ' s sincere toast brings tears to our eyes . . . Glee Club cantata . . . Louise as Solda and Pat as Guinevere do mag- nificently . . . school closes for Christmas vacation a day early — a present from Mr. Scanlon! . . . Merry Christmas to all. Jan. 4 — New Year full of anticipation — contracts coming fast and furiously. Jan. 15 — Vic Dance . . . little gym . . . best one yet — more money for Tekoa . . . celebration — training all over — classes again . . . good luck juniors. Feb. 5-6-7 — Winter Carnival . . . basketball game . . . dances . . . food . . . king and queen. Feb. 17 — Tekoa Card Party . . .college auditorium . . . prizes and food for all. Feb. 19 — Winter vacation begins ... we all need a rest. Mar. 1 — We return again after a wonderful vacation. Mar. 30 — Blue and White basketball game . . . con- gratulations to the winner . . . supper in dining room. Apr. 23 — Freshman Ball ... we always knew thosc- Freshmen were a terrific bunch . . . spring vacation starts. May 3 — Vacation is over . . . the last stretch is ahead . . . beautiful spring weather. May 12 — May Day — senior beauties include last year ' s queen, Louise . . . pretty costumes . . . seniors make food sale a huge success. May 14 — Dorm Dance — everyone hated to say goodnight — end of a wonderful week. May 25 — Senior-Faculty Tea — how will we ever get along without them? . . . seems like only yesterday we met for the first time. May 27 — Exams — our last! . . . faithful seniors give their all. June 3 — Class Night Banquet — best yet . . . competitive songs . . . senior skit . . . clever script . . . songs by candlelight on campus. June 4 — Class Day . . . Joe plants the ivy . . . may be the last to be placed at this site . . . snapshots for our memory books ... we hold the alumni banner . . . our yearbooks presented . . . Student Council Ball. June 5 — Senior Class Banquet . . . reminiscing . . . appreciation to Mr. Conlin. June 6 — Graduation . . . proud families . . . solem- nity . . . the dignity of our academic robes . . . honors announced . . . Westfield, dear Westfield, we all will cherish each golden friendship, each happy hour we ' ve spent with you. Senior Class officers were the same as for Junior year except that Donald Landry was publicity chair- man. This year brought our college days to a climax — amid our fun and good times we began to feel the solemnity of professional and adult responsibility. It is useless to select particular occurences for mention here . . . they are all in our hearts. Westfield has prepared us well for our teaching profession, we are faithful that our work in the future will be a credit to the college and that each and every 1954 graduate feels himself enriched by these four brief years that will always be remembered. J • w flov.c- BAudt-t-ie IS WESTFIELD, DEAR WESTFIELD V o d: - Hay t; jTTr ilc).J|V j | t jMl,ii|f UJli ,J UJ|jj; i ; t Si o 6j 5 j Mjoujljiili S i a z i ' U |Y j|jj,M Westfield, dear Westfield, our Alma Mater Your standards guide us in all we do, We all will cherish each golden friendship, Each happy hour we spent with you. Your ivy ' s symbol, our future aim, Of guiding others in thy acclaim — Westfield, we ' re always loyal Dear Alma Mater, our praise we bring thee forevermore! V .- o ■Go- •£.0 se •■fcte °° ttf :vo ; a ' c ,. a W t l -JF c Of The M J gh t ' z W O t e W° 66 eA o Q t 35 ' STUDENT COUNCIL STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS President, M.A.A Robert Fan- President, Dickinson Hall Joanne Castles President, Commuters Club Jane Hogan Editor-in-Chief of Tekoa Dorothy Hays Editor-in-Chief of Westek Donald Landry Faculty Adviser Professor Kean Social Adviser Dr. Lammers President Treasurer Social Chairman President, Senior Class President, Junior Class President, Sophomore Class Joseph Rodgers Evangeline Dounelis Robert Brinkman Linda Piergiovanni Joan Bourbeau Joseph O ' Connor Jack Moltenbrey President of W.A.A. 67 ALTER NATUS CLUB OFFICERS President Mary Clune Vice-President Veronica Koziol Secretary Lucille Ferrarini Treasurer Norma Thibodeau Faculty Adviser Dr. Donovan The Alter Natus is the newest club in the school, having been organized just three years ago. Its membership is confined to freshmen each of whom is responsible for the enrollment of a worthwhile student in the incoming Freshman class. The Alter Natus Club periodically publishes a newsletter noting its progress and developments, and has, in its brief existence, achieved remarkable success. 68 WESTEK STAFF STAFF MEMBERS Editor-in-Chief Donald Landry Assistant Editor John Donoghue Business Editors Mary Fitzsimmons Margaret Fitzsimmons Corresponding Secretary Mariel Sheehan Social Editor Anne Melberg News Editor Shirley Warriner Men ' s Sports Women ' s Sports Literary Editor Typists Ralph Pasqualini Patricia Bond Ralph Craig Betty Carroll, Barbara Audette, Paula Pilkington Faculty Adviser Professor Conlin WESTEK has been the official news publication of W.S.T.C. since 1946. Campus news, sports, editorials are but a few of the many features found in each monthly issue of WESTEK. Improvements are constantly being made in an effort to produce a more interesting newspaper. Regular monthly columns, pictures, and other items have become a practice in the past several years. Notable accomplishments this year were the first Opening Day Issue, and the appearance of a six-page WESTEK. 69 SCIENCE CLUB OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Program Chairman Publicity Chairman Faculty Adviser Duane Wyman Alfred Alovis Linda Piergiovanni Paula Pilkington Evangeline Dounelis Dr. Lammers The Science Club, one of the most active clubs in the college, engages in a variety of activities each year. The program this year included guided tours of business establishments and other places of interest, and supper meetings. An assembly program climaxed an enjoyable year. 70 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Publicity Chairman Social Chairman Program Co-Chairmen Faculty Adviser OFFICERS Janet Heath Patricia Bond Alyce Kelley Beverly Mulville Gamble Adell Williams Clara Miller Mariel Sheehan, Mary O ' Donnell Professor Kean The International Relations Club meets bi-weekly to discuss international affairs and situations. I.R.C. engaged speakers from the area and visited the United Nations building in New York. The goal of the club is to acquaint individuals with national affairs and bring them an understanding of the problems beset- ting the world today. 71 OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Publicity Chairman Faculty Adviser Norma Lenville Rhea Shulda Margaret Martin Lois Matheson Professor Eveleth The Art Club has a twofold aim: to provide its members with opportunities for the enjoyment of activities in many phases of art and to sponsor art projects both in the college and surrounding cities. With these two objectives in mind, the Art Club par- ticipates, each year, in a diversified program which includes the popular annual puppet show. 72 GOLDEN KEY CLUB OFFICERS President Noreen Schwarz Vice-President Mar jorie Boldway Secretary-Treasurer Norma Lenville Program Chairman Mary-Ellen Schwarz Publicity Co-Chairmen Mary Fitzsimmons Alyce Kelley Faculty Advisers Professor Conlin and Dr. Donovan The Golden Key Club is the literary club of the school and meets twice a month. The members attend dramatic presentations and lectures in the surround- ing cities during the course of the year. Guest speak- ers feature the regular meetings held in the Dickinson Hall living room. 73 NEWMAN CLUB OFFICERS President Joan Basile Secretary Linda Piergiovanni Treasurer Mary O ' Donnell Publicity Chairman Robert Farr Club Adviser Reverend Father Johnson The Newman Club is the Catholic organization of the college, but the meetings held once a month in Dickinson Hall are open to all who wish to attend. During the year, questions of a religious nature are discussed by various guest speakers. The highlight of the year ' s program is the Communion Breakfast under the direction of Father Johnson, the club adviser. 74 STUDENT FELLOWSHIP OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Publicity Chairman Club Adviser Reverend Elton Brown Louise Forrest Helen Howes Barbara Lash Elizabeth Schoolcraft Joyce Piatt Regular meetings of Student Fellowship are held on the first Monday of every month in the Dickinson Hall living room with Reverend Elton Brown as spiritual adviser. Throughout the year, various aspects of religion are discussed by visiting speakers repre- senting both the laity and clergy. The candlelight communion service held at Easter and Christmas high- light the activities of the organization. 75 DICKINSON HALL OFFICERS President Joanne Castles Vice-President Norma Lenville Secretary Alyce Kelley Treasurer Evangeline Dounelis Stewardesses Marjorie Sims, Eunice Bemis The dormitory, as a club, sponsors several social affairs throughout the school year. Two dorm dances, one in the fall and the other in the spring, highlight the activities. A goodbye picnic is held in May each year. The most successful event of the past year was a Christmas Party giv- en by the girls in the dorm living room for a group of orphaned children. 76 GLEE CLUB OFFICERS President Annette Penna Vice-President Marie Kane Secretary Paula Pilkington Publicity Chairman Louise Forrest Director Professor Seymour The Glee Club has been doing an increasingly fine job during recent years. On their list of successful production s this year were the Christmas cantata, the annual spring concert, and the commencement program. T Y m r H 77 MEN ' S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION A OFFICERS President Robert Farr Vice-President Thomas Hurst Secretary George Freeman Treasurer Robert Mahar Intramural Sports Edwin Harrington George Hines Publicity Roy Messenger Faculty Adviser Professor Welch The Men ' s Athletic Association, of which all men students automatically become members when they enter the college, sponsors W.ST.C. ' s two major sports, baseball and basketball. Under the able coach- ing of Mr. Edward Kosior, the varsity teams have compiled an enviable record in both sports in recent years. The intramural football and basketball games are also sponsored by M.A.A., and this year the organ- ization formed a league to play the ever-popular game of Stickball. 78 WOMEN ' S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OFFICERS President Evangeline Dounelis Vice-President Mary Carol Roberts Secretary Patricia Bond Publicity Chairman Marjorie Sims Captain of White Team Beverly Mulville Gamble Captain of Blue Team Maureen Hurley Faculty Adviser Professor Bayless Upon entering Westfield State Teachers College, every woman student automatically becomes a mem- ber of the Women ' s Athletic Association. The sports in which W.A.A. participates are: field hockey, bas- ketball, bowling, swimming, tennis, and minor sports. This year two members of the W.A.A. Council repre- sented Westfield at the annual W.A.A. conference held at North Adams. Besides the varied sports program it offers, W.A.A. . also has a diversified social schedule each year. Such events as the annual W.A.A. assembly in the spring, the basketball supper, and the Host Group at the Christmas Banquet are presented under the auspices of this active group. 79 ii DAY 7 81 COMMUTERS ' CLUB President — Jane Hogan Vice-President — Roy Messenger Secretary — Barbara Audette Treasurer — Constance Shea Publicity — Dorothy Hays Faculty Adviser — Professor Wallace The Commuter ' s Club has sponsored our annual Winter Carnival for two years, and that popular ac- tivity has been beneficial to the whole college. That this club always thinks unselfishly is further evidenced by the card tables and silverware which the organization has presented to us during the past year. All club members did a fine job in co-operating on clean-up committees that make the rec room a pleasant place to relax. 82 WINTER CARNIVAL 83 ATHLETICS Jane Hogan r p CHEERLEADERS Barbara Vester Mary Carol Roberts Paula Nolan Dorothy Carroll Absent when picture was taken: Lucille Ferrarini Carol Naughton BASKETBALL TEAM Ralph Pasqualini Leon Kaczman Coach Ed Kosier Roy Rabideau Francis Czeluzniak Bob Sawyer George Hines George Freeman Bob Farr Al Alovis Tom Hurst 85 V Keep V° ur ey e on We toW f H a-f + f, e c err,e n -f iH ft ParK Parly I 1 Cli« aJ Bev Rab-Rab Off +-o +Ke picnic m We c | Qm l, Wj 1 }fier . Ue Mad driver Jar-ie V 9- i x Couple of Sp„r4s ° U ' PW re Wesf Po nT weekend OQS- - Cool breeds CWe { cWf Poise ? e r onnied Lei ' s eai f ° ' t Caught candidly Our pvaniST Xn ia-Vvon Sopks Really? Council Counsel U Carn„a i« +w H U city S w I w + N . CLASS DAY LAST CLASS SUPPER MARCH 17, 1954 FUTURE God, if Thy will be so, Enrich the time to come with smoothfaced peace, With smiling plenty and fair prosperous days! Shakespeare Richard III. Act. V, Scene 5 J ■ . CO W CO u CO CO Q — H CO w w O w O U CO Pt w DC U w H w H w Q w CO o o As we, the Class of 1954, prepare to say farewell to our Alma Mater, we pause a moment to survey what the future holds forWestfield State Teachers College. Hopefully, in a matter of months, the ground will be broken at the site of the new college. This presages a new era in the history of the college, an era bright with the promises of pro- fessional advancement, increased educational achievements, higher enrollment, and im- proved study and recreational facilities. Lest we forget, in beholding the promising future, the work of those who made this new era possible, we gratefully acknowledge the civic-minded men and women who un- selfishly gave of their time and effort to bring about the building of the new institution. Only the clear realization of the need for a new college, and the unflagging determination of these men and women to see to the fulfillment of that need, made the proposed campus a reality. But for the lack of space here, we would individually thank each and every one of them. The sacrifices of such people too often go unnoticed and unappreciated by the public. It is only fitting, therefore, that we, in our small way, make known our heartfelt thanks to those who in any way contributed to the new college: a benefit to future stu- dents, to education, and to the entire citizenry of America. 95 We wish to express our grateful appreciation to the following parents who have contributed financially to the success of our yearbook: Mrs. Adeline Audette, West Springfield Mr. Mrs. Arthur G. Bourbeau, Holyoke Mr. Mrs. G. A. Castles, Scituate Mr. Mrs. J. Frank Hays, West Springfield Mr. Mrs. Robert E. Hogan, Westfield Mrs. Valerie C. Kane, Holyoke N. Roy Lenville, Springfield Mr. Mrs. Carl F. Melberg, Ludlow Mr. Mrs. Bartholomew T. Shea, Holyoke Mr. Mrs. Walter G. Sims, Needham 96 II • ;: direct sales personal service retouching composition mechanicals halftone and line negatives position film and plate stripping plate making offset printing folding complete bindery service f. o ' toole and sons, inc. PRINTERS Stamford, Connecticut Stamford 4-9226 new york me 5-4112 Compliments of The Junior Class Compliments of The Sophomore Class Compliments of The Freshman Class Compliments of The Coffee Den 67 Elm Street WESTFIELD, MASS. 99 X0- i 0 V 0 a V J v - Loren Murchison 14 Park Place NEWARK 2, NEW JERSEY Your Ring Man Jack Stokes Compliments of Quinlivan Studio CLASS PHOTOGRAPHER 27 Holland Avenue WESTFIELD, MASS. Best Wishes to The Graduates Parkview Restaurant Main Street WESTFIELD, MASS. M. J. KITTREDGE, INC. 88 Elm Street WESTFIELD Best Wishes from HAMPDEN NATIONAL BANK and TRUST COMPANY WESTFIELD, MASS 100 Compliments of FRIENDLY ICE CREAM WESTFIELD, MASS. Keep Acquainted SOO ' S RESTAURANT Chinese American Food Orders to take out 344 Elm Street WESTFIELD, MASS. School Supplies For The Student Teacher JOHN T. MAHER Telephone 984 47 Elm Street WESTFIELD, MASS. REC CAFETERIA W.S.T.C WESTFIELD, MASS. Compliments of the FOSTER HOUSE WILLIAM J. FITZSIMMONS Meats Groceries 588 High Street HOLYOKE, MASS. CROTTY DRUG STORE 40 Elm Street WESTFIELD, MASS. JAY ' S CAMERA SHOP 81 Elm Street WESTFIELD, MASS. 9v rx v v 0vt i v 0v v - vt 101 Congratulations to the Graduates . . . Maurice Casey Inc. 19 Dubois Street Milk, Cream, and Ice Cream Since 1896 Telephone 997 ALUMNI SMITHS INC. 20 Elm Street Westfield, Mass. The Reliable Store for Over 100 Years Featuring Junior and Misses Dresses and Sportswear SPRINGFIELD SUGAR CO. 245 Chestnut Street SPRINGFIELD Eat o n s 108 Elm Street WESTFIELD, MASS. Moltenbrey ' s Market HUNTINGTON, MASS. 9 v v v -i 0 v v t v - v v ' v v v 102 Chmielewski Shoe Rebuilder and maker of shoes for lame people 60 South Westfield Street FEEDING HILLS City Cleaners Dyers 47 School Street WESTFIELD, MASS. Jasmin ' s Market 45 King Street NORTH AGAWAM, MASS. Telephone 3-8158 A New England Store Lewis Specialties Inc. 24 Main Street WESTFIELD, MASS. The Donut Shop 275 Elm Street WESTFIELD, MASS. Mill End Store 271 Elm Street WESTFIELD, MASS. J. R. King Inc. Elm Street WESTFIELD, MASS. Bell Shops 22 Elm Street WESTFIELD, MASS. Colonial Card Shop 16 Arnold Street WESTFIELD, MASS. Ed Moriarty ' s Shoe Store 44 Elm Street WESTFIELD, MASS. Gerald F. Moran Jewelers Opticians 38 Vernon Street Springfield, Mass. Telephone 3-4185 CHARGE ACCOUNTS INVITED Security Shoe Store WESTFIELD, MASS. Advance Whip Novelty Co., Inc. 330 Elm Street WESTFIELD, MASS. Champ ' s 202 Elm Street WESTFIELD, MASS. M. N. Landau Stores Elm Street WESTFIELD, MASS. The Flower Shop 30 Main Street WESTFIELD, MASS. X0 v v v ™ - -M - K - T 4 v y ™ K ' x 103 rutoarcipnd