Russell Sage College - Sage Leaves Yearbook (Troy, NY)

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RUSSELL SAGE HELEN M. FREY Physical Education The straightness and simplicity of young birch trees, symbol of youth . . . Cool self-possession . . . Crystal glass re¬ flecting images of poise and intelligence... A sharp alertness to waves of humor . . . The crackle of fallen twigs . . . Blacks and greens startlingly streaked with gold . . . Clicking needles . . . Tireless . . . Sweaters and pearls . . . Keen interest in the art of horsemanship . . . Passive remarks evok¬ ing laughter ... A mind motivated by in¬ telligent curiosity . . . The casualness of New York. ELEANOR P. FRIEDMAN Business Education Eleanor of the charming smile . . . Dis¬ tinct moods and qualities . . . Energy and strength of will . . . Passions and ideals unexpectedly smouldering . . . Glimpses of quick sympathy . . . Keen in intelli¬ gence, impelling earnestness . . . Silver speech, and the relentless logic of per¬ sonal conviction . . . Flashing wit and caprice disguising firmness and depths of purpose ... A realist, significantly re¬ sponsive to beauty . . . Faint echoes of the dreamer . . . Literature and music . . . Romantic strains answering the sensitive touch. 64

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RUSSELL SAGE KATHERINE A. FLANAGAN Business Education Irish as the Blarney Stone of Erin . . . Snapping L lue eyes crowned with an un¬ r uly mop of black hair . . . An excited giggle and Flanny Puss” approaches . . . Practical jokes with an angelic smile . . . Spaghetti . . . Techniques of always modeling bridal clothes . . . Refreshing as a cool drink . . . Hilarious . . . Pungent . . . Scent of spices . . . Brightly colored lights . . . Vivid scarlet . . . An employer’s dream . . . A philosophy that life is a merry song to be sung and lived for today. SHIRLEY FRISS Home Economics Just a little different ... A wit that crackles ... A sense of humor that antici¬ pates your pet pun . . . Trinkets . . . Gad¬ gets . . . All new and different . . . Now la grand dame, a fraction of a second later an impish gamin with a wrinkled nose . . . A true ability to suit the mood, the per¬ son, and the time ... For Christmas, birthday, or anniversary Just a charm for my bracelet” . . . Generous, quick, lov¬ ing and lovable ... A friend for tomorrow as well as today . . . Sterling treasure deep within a gay, striking exterior. 63

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KATHARINE A. GILCOYNE Physical Education The stateliness of cathedral pines, im¬ pressive in their aloofness ... A majestic response to the call of dignity . . . Dry humor . . . An unfortunate habit of con¬ tinually ' ' ‘tripping the light fantastic” . . • The catching lights of burnished amber . . . Elfin mouth pursed in reflection . . . The intangible quality of firm resolve . . . A quiet complacence . . . Complete poise inspiring confidence . . . Heated argu¬ ments ending in a burst of resigned laughter . . . Still waters, often stirred by ripples of emotion, but always returning to calm tranquillity. CLASS OF 1939 MARTHA F. GLEDHILL Physical Education Completely happy in an atmosphere of many friends . . . Delightful little-girl giggle, unsuppressed and infectious . . . Gurgling of brooks over mossy stones . . . An awareness to sensitivities . . . Jaunty love of many things . . . Golden yellows . . . Quick understanding of a situation . . . Complete trust in human nature, blandly unaware of life’s cynicism . . . Depth of blue eyes reflecting warmth and fire . . . An inner glow aptly expressing an en¬ thusiastic spirit . . . Hawthorne blossoms rollicking gaily ... A perpetual smile de¬ manding a similar response from others . . . Intent . . . Gleddy.” 65