Westfield State University - Tekoa Yearbook (Westfield, MA)

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MRS. SHIRLEY G. RODGERS 14 Parker Avenue Westfield, Mass. For when with beauty we can virtue join We paint the semblance of a point divine. Another one of our lucky classmates who got her MRS. before her B. S. in Education. Lovely Shirley will long be remembered as our stately May Queen. An eager and amiable student, Shirley often added interesting information to the classroom discussions. Her versatility as shown in the conscientious efforts as class secretary and housewife will be looked upon with pride by the entire class. Student Fellowship J, 2; May Day 1, Queen 3; W. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Dickinson Hall I, 2; Commuters ' Club 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Winter Carnival Queen 2; Dorm Council 2; Dorm Stewardess 2; Class Secretary 4. ELEANOR A. PARADYSZ 213 East Mountain Road Westfield, Mass. Peace rules the day, where wisdom rules the mind. A stately manner characterizes our efficient class treasurer. Ellie ' s ability to apply herself during her leisure time will long be admired by her fellow class- mates. Able fingers working ingeniously at a sweater, socks, or rug will help El lie at her future domestic duties. Our Ellie is, indeed, a mature and responsible person. Student Fellowship 1, 2; Art Club ?; W.A.A. Representative ?; Vice-President 2; Field Hockey 1, 2; Softball 1; Basketball I; May Day 1, 2, 3, 4; Dickinson Hall 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 2; Westek 7, 2, 3, 4, Business Manager 2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer 3, 4. 29

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LEO CARNEY 103 Bay Road Hadley, Mass. The lasting and crowning privilege of friendship is constancy. Joining us in 1955, Leo will best be remembered for his untiring efforts as President of our senior class. We shall always be grateful to him for his coopera- tion in our many class projects. Who will forget that easy blush and pleasant manner? With his sincerity and ready wit, Leo will un- doubtedly be a fine teacher and a credit to our college. Class President 4; M. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Commuters ' Club 7, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Christmas Cantata 2, 3; Class Secretary 2; May Day Usher 3, 4; F. T. A. 4; Student Council 4; Christmas Ball, Chairman 4. V • MARY P. CLUNE 120 Rimmon Avenue Chicopee, Mass. A woman ' s strength is most potent when robed in gentleness. The class of ' 57 will always be grateful to Mary for her untiring efforts to make our Tekoa a yearbook of which we can be proud. We all admire her grace and poise. Serene, and with a sincerity rarely found, she leaves us with a feeling of warmth for having known her. W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Dickinson Hall 1, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; May Day 1, 2, 3, 4; Court 2, 3, 4- Alter Natus Club Presi- dent I; Girls ' Chorus 1; Wesiek 1, 2, 3; Soccer 2, 3; Tekoa Assistant Editor 3, Editor 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Alumni Fashion Show 2; Dorm Council 3; Class Vice-President 3, 4. 28

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DAVID K. BATES A bit of nonsense now and then is relished by the wisesf men. Digger ' s liabilities as a schoolboy turned out to be assets in training, and the terror of the training school proved himself to be a capable teacher. Combining the responsibilities of a family with those of a student, Digger never lost his sense of humor. His industriousness and practical mind point to a promising future in teaching. M.A.A. 7, 2, 3, 4; Commuters ' Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Alter Natus Club 1. JACQUELINE BEDARD 132 Marsden Street Springfield, Mass. Histories make men wise; poets, witty; the mathematics, subtle; natural philosophy, deep; morals, grave; logic and rhetoric, able to contend. Jackie is noted for winning the Time magazine current events prize our sophomore year. Dates, authors, and titles of books are always at her fingertips. Jackie ' s keen interest in science and math, and her nsistence on accuracy and thoroughness will assure her of a promising future in the teaching profession. W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls ' Chorus 1; May Day 1, 2, 3, 4; Alter Natus 1; Commuters ' Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Christmas Pageant 2, 3; New- man Club 4; Candle Committee, Planning Chairman. 30