Westfield State University - Tekoa Yearbook (Westfield, MA)

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GERALD FOLEY 150 Lukasik Street Fairview, Mass. The heart to conceive, the understanding to direct, or the hand to execute. Class Vice President 1; Class President 2, 3, 4; M.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Commuters Club 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2; F.T.A. 1; Veteran ' s Club 2, 3, 4; Alter Natus Club 1. P R E S I D E N T

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SENIORS . In September 1955, we came to Westfield as a group of bewildered freshmen slightly apprehensive of what lay ahead. After initiation, however, we assumed a reasonably stable place at Westfield. In December we elected Dido O ' Connor, President for the Freshman year; Sandy Fagnani, Vice-President; Coleen Meade, Secretary; Dave Sullivan, Treasurer; and Carrie Bartlett and Walt Garbacilc to the Student Government. Our first class social function of this year was the Freshman Ball. We also presented the Fresh- man Variety Show. We made this show so successful that it was a clear demonstration we would amount to some- thing. At the end of the year elections came around again. This time we elected Dido O ' Connor, President; Sandy Fagnani, Vice-President; Natalie Coelho, Secretary; Dave Sullivan, Treasurer; Carrie Bartlett and Pat Dever to the Student Government. In 1956, after the summer vacation, we returned to school. As seasoned Sophomores we lorded over the lowly frosh during initiation days. The Get-Acquainted Party was a successful event, with entertainment provided by our class. Class officers elected were Jerry Foley, President of the Class; Eileen Heelon, Vice-President; Arlene Egbert, Secretary; Dave Sullivan, Treasurer; Jim Kane and Stella Wiernasz to the Student Government. Returning for our Junior year, we began the busiest year of ou college careers. We were ushered into the practical aspects of teaching via the Training School. We received our rings, with a new seal depicting a quill, book and globe, representing universal truth, which were de- signed by Pat Lavelle. At the end of our Junior year, we re-elected the same officers for our Senior year; and Carrie Bartlett and Stella Wiernasz to the Student Government. After another summer vacation, we embarked on our Senior year. Our final social function as a class came early in February: The Winter Carnival. The Mardi Gras Ball, which was held on Saturday at the Chateau Harmony was a great success, thanks to the efforts of the entire senior class, who put in many hours of hard work. Their work paid rich dividends. Sunday afternoon again saw us at the Dorm Hall, this time for a Jazz Concert. As the Winter Carnival drew to a close, we reluctantly realized that all too soon our four years at Westfield would be over. 15

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V I c E P R E S I D E N T EILEEN HEELON 110 Bond Street Springfield, Mass. Life is to be enjoyed, not endured ' TEKOA 4; WESTEK 1, 2, 3, Business Manager 3; Class Vice President 3, 4; WAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Com- muters Club 1; Dormitory Resident 2, 3; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dean ' s List; Dramatic Club 3; Out- ing Club 3; Alter Natus Club 1; Mass. State Teach- er ' s Publications Conference 2; WHO ' S WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN AMERICAN UNIVERSI- TIES AND COLLEGES. 17