Westfield State University - Tekoa Yearbook (Westfield, MA)

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PRESIDENTS MESSAGE a EDWARD J. SCANLON This is both a sad and unwelcomed occasion for me. It marks the culmination of twenty-two years of service to our college as its president and the completion of my active duties. The time has come to take my leave and give over the unfinished business to other hands. It is with a nostalgic feeling that I take this leave, but it is also with a feeling of unalloyed joy at having accomplished much. To all — students, faculty, the clerical and maintenance force, and alumni — I wish to extend my deepest appreciation for their unselfish and cooperative spirit in all my undertakings. Without this I could have accomplished nothing. I fondly hope to see the day when the plans formulated for the expansion of our college are brought to fruition — the new dormitories, classroom buildings, Campus Training School, Student Union, and a residence for the college president. You, the Class of 1961, I am sure, will take its place alongside the other alumni in bringing this about as well as bringing to the youth of the state and nation the benefits of the splendid training you have received on this new campus which has had for its very purpose the preparation necessary to build a strong and loyal citizenry capable of resolving the problems of their times. And as you go through life doing always for others remember that, Our lives are measured by the deeds we do, The Thoughts we think, the objects we pursue. Good luck and God speed. Edward J. Scanlon -t C y- Lxrrty ] President.

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In years to come, when others look back upon the class from the outside, at the written records and academic achievments, perhaps it will not show up as strongly as the classes that came before and after it. They will probably mark only those indi- viduals who were outstanding in some respect. Our class has its share of these persons. But we ourselves will remember the class as a strong unit. We will remember with pride how we worked together to make of much diversity, the unity that sustained us in all of our undertakings — the harmony that will always bind us — the spirit of 1961.

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DEDICA TION MISS HELEN PETERS We, the class of 1961, have been noted for our firsts at West- field: the first ring ceremony, the first cap and gown ceremony, and the first Halloween Hop. We feel that these successes would have been impossible without the help and guidance of our choice for Westfield ' s first lady, Miss Helen Peters. As our first lady, Miss Peters has shown a sincere interest in each of us individually and has been our champion in our various class endeavors. We feel that she typifies the model teacher; she has found the secret of combining intelligence and wisdom with a cheerful gre- gariousness and a sincere interest in people. In appreciation for her guidance and help, we, the class of 1961, dedicate our Tokoa to Miss Helen Peters. May this token of our grati- tude, however humble, become a lasting reminder to her of our deep appreciation and respect.