Boston State College - Bostonian / Lampas Yearbook (Boston, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1917 volume:

THE ALPHA THE FIRST YEAR BOOK OF THE BOSTON NORMAL SCHOOL BOSTON NORMAL SCHOOL BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 1917 SajT-S !T LOOK inSIDZl !! T 0 Mr. Wallace C. Boyden, our Head Master, whose kind assistance has helped us toward success in our chosen field of work. WALLACE C. BOYDEN Presentation 3N behalf of the Class of 1917, of the Boston Normal School, we present the first year book of our institution. Because it is our first attempt, we know that it leaves much to be desired. Nevertheless, nothing ever was improved upon until it had first been attempted. We hope that you, reader, will laugh at our nonsense, sympathize with our seriousness, and forget our many imperfections. THE EDITORS. 10 The ALPHA 1917 The Year Book Board Editor-in-Chief Helen M. Tanck Assistant Editors Hilda L. Anderson Annie F. Barry Art Editor Dorothy Rosen auer Assistant Art Editors Edith C. Scanlan Clarice H. McIntyre Business Manager Helen E. Max ' well Advertising Manager Marguerite G. Sullivan 12 The ALPHA 1917 Faculty of the Boston Normal School WALLACE C. J. Mace Andress Charles M. Lamprey Leonard 0. Packard William L. Vosburgh First Assistants, Heads of Departments Lotta A. Clark Laura S. Plummer . Katharine H. Shute B0YDEN Head Master Masters, Heads of Departments Psychology Director of the Model (Martin) School Geography Mathematics History Hygiene English Alice M. Dickey Olive A. Kee . Sarah A. Lyons Annie P. O ' Hara Mary C. Shute Gertrude Weeks Dora Williams Lulu A. Donovan Mary C. Mellyn Mary R. Thomas Rose A. Carrigan Mary E. Keyes Katherine L. King Caroline D. Aborn Lillian B. Poor Assistants English Mathematics Geography Science and Hygiene Kindergarten Training Science Oral Expression Instructor Physical Training Practice and Training Department Assistant Superintendent, in Charge First Assistant Director Additional Instructors Kindergarten Methods Assistant Director Assistant Director Assistant Director Director of Kindergartens Assistant Director Florence O. Bean Grace E. Hackett Harriet F. Smith Manual Arts Helen E. Cleaves Grace A. Reed Margaret D. Stone Music John A. O ' Shea, Director Grant Drake English A. Louise Crockett M. Margaret Gaffey Foreign Languages Marie A. Solano Bertha Vogel Spanish and French German Penmanship Ellen S. Bloomfield Educational Investigation and Measurement Frank W. Ballou, Director Arthur W. Kallom Harriet M. Barthelmess 1917 The ALPHA 13 Teach ers J. MACE ANDRESS LEONARD O. PACKARD LOTTA A. CLARK GRANT DRAKE WILLIAM L. VOSBURGH 14 The ALPHA 1917 Teach ers KATHARINE H. SHUTE ALICE M. DICKEY GERTRUDE WEEKS LULU A. DONOVAN 1917 The ALPHA IS Teach ers HELEN E. CLEAVES HARRIET F. SMITH ELLEN S. BLOOMFIELD M. MARGARET GAFFEY 16 The ALPHA 1917 School Song OUR COLORS , (Jingle Bells) Now rally to the call, Of our colors, green and gold; Sing the song, now, all, May it oft be told; Let our voices ring, Making spirits bright; Oh, what fun it is to sing Our banner song tonight! Green and gold, green and gold, This is what you say: Friendship — loyalty — be in our hearts for aye! Green and gold, green and gold, This is what you say: Friendship — loyalty — be in our hearts for aye! (Where was Moses?) Green and gold, in our hearts for aye; Green and gold, mem ' ries that alway, Fill our hearts with cheer, ev ' ry day we ' re here, Under our colors in the good old way. NORMAL SCHOOL YELL B. N. S.! B. N. S.! Are we in it? Well — I — g u e s s ! B. N. S.! B. N. S.! We are teachers, Nothing less! Oh-o-o-o-YES! jL-SSfr a -J? r M 4 atfl| C.TYJ«l-ntAjT-e |1 The ALPHA 1917 Senior Class ? OFFICERS AGNES G. WHITE President MARGUERITE G. SULLIVAN Vice-President EILEEN A. ROCHE . Secretary AGNES G. B REN NAN Treasurer 1917 The ALPHA 19 Hilda L. Anderson Neat, but not finical Hilda has always had the honor of being first on every alphabetic list, and being, there- fore, frequently called on first in class, has dropped into the habit of knowing her lessons. To her Swedish origin she owes her blonde hair, her artistic ability, and her scientific tendencies. Her wholesome smile, however, is wholly a South Boston product. Will a M. Ashton It is better to wear out, than to rust out Our Camp Fire Girl, who loves the open and all that savours of it. An adept in the art of making middies, catching fly balls, and stringing beads. This last will be a veritable godsend when educational busywork has first place in her mind. Annie F. Barry Her coming was a gladness A human adding machine not yet on the market and an excellent illustration of the art of blushing. Capable of tremendous energy, willing to serve and able to give good service, possessing a hearty laugh, a good remedy for the blues, twin sister to Billie. You can tell a man by his company. 20 The ALPHA 1917 Agnes L. Benson Young, gay and fortunate Bennie is inclined to be masculine, as her nick- name indicates, and as her muscular force, felt in the gym, affirms most strongly. She is always out for a good time and usually succeeds in getting what she is out for. She has yet to refuse a favor asked of her. Agnes G. Brennan Sport that wrinkled Care derides, And Laughter holding both his sides Our treasurer, but she doesn ' t carry all the money in the little gray bag. The function of that receptacle is the completion of the famous neutral harmony so well developed by the skil- ful modiste herself. Among other accomplish- ments, she rags the scale in a way truly her own; she can sketch a caricature on any note- book; she can have a good time in and out of school, and still stand high in her studies. Abigail F. Burke She is pretty to walk with, And witty to talk with, And pleasant to think on. Our Pitcher of the famous Baseball Nine, chairman of the illustrious Pim-mim-mip, and once a teacher in the Marble State. This last for the benefit of those who erroneously think that maple sugar is the sweetest thing that ever came from Vermont. 1917 The ALPHA 21 Katherine C. Burns Silence is golden No, Katherine does not burn. She is so cool, and calm, and quiet that no one would ever accuse her of setting the world afire. But that ' s our school version. Those fortunate enough to enjoy her friendship outside are not so certain that Katherine has eyes only for books. Ruth I. Byrne Come and trip it as yon go On the light fantastic toe. The fire of genius; the artistic temperament without the least accent on the first two syl- lables. She is our Pavlowa minus the Russian surname, our Bernhardt minus a few score years, and our Margaret Foley minus the soap- box. Success to her, our highly accomplished! Louise F. Carangelo Patient to perform A stout supporter of the Italian players, and a valuable collector for the treasury department. When all else had failed, Louise, emulating her famous countryman, found a way. Her way is still a mystery, but the nickels and dimes she collected were very much in evidence. 22 The ALPHA 1917 Helen J. Carey Did as she pleased and went her way Another Helen. She has conquered into ab- ject slavery a man feared by many. Hers was not a sudden glory; it was accomplished by patient and daily practice in the arts of con- quest. But when once he saw, he marvelled, — A. N. Palmer marked her examination 99%. Sarah E. Cohen There is no such word as fail An easily accessible authority on Hebrew manners and customs, and a sort of general encyclopedia of all knowledge. She may be little, but her bump of pugnacity is prominent enough as may be witnessed in any gymnasium game. Katherine E. Craig A penny for your thoughts Katherine is the ideal type for teachers. Tall, neat, dignified, she still has a ready smile and a readier sympathy. She will always have the respect of children, for they cannot help looking up to her. 1917 The ALPHA 23 Leonore F. Davis Be gone, dull Care; thou and I shall never agree A fly-away, who overflows with knowledge by not being studious; who is brilliant without trying to shine; who would rather talk than eat, but manages to do both ; and who will never settle down into a prosy school ma ' am, we hope. Catherine R. Day Twenty-four hours of cheerfulness The pleasant day is not more full of sunbeams than our Day is profuse with smiles, and June twenty-first has not more hours of brightness than Catherine daily brings us. Marie C. Doherty In temper amorous as the first of May From childhood this young lady has held that her name entitles her to a place among those who read French books with copious vocabularies, who recite irregular verbs with much prompting, and who, at last, can say with true Gallic accent, Parlez-vous francais? Marie ' s dream has been realized — but not because of her name — for in the French class Marie is called Renee. 24 The ALPHA 1917 J. Alice Driscoll How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining hourl Dainty and trim, her good taste in clothes is exceeded only by her good care of them. The joy of Mr. O ' Shea ' s heart because of the ease with which she manipulates breathing, tone placement, and facial expression, she is a staunch supporter of the choir. An active conscience is a sixth sense with J. Alice and keeps her up to the mark. Annie M. Ducey Winning her way with extreme gentleness A slender twig of the South Boston branch. Seemingly unaware of the havoc an apple once played, she innocently displays each day a temptingly scarlet specimen which she gener- ously shares with her neighbors. Her taste in other fruits is perhaps wiser, as demonstrated in her lesson on Mediterranean fruits. Katherine Dullea All things come around to him who will but wait Pronounced Dooley with a French accent. Katherine has been the fortunate possessor of a brother who loves football and sisters. This explains the fact that Katherine reads the sporting page intelligently. At any rate if she is not a cheer-ful person, her brother can not be blamed. 1917 The ALPHA 25 Louise K. Faul There is in souls a sympathy with sounds Her name is a contradiction. It is the sound of birds in the Spring we always heard in her songs. She is our dark gypsy — but she never begged; it is we who implored her mercy, for she guarded the sandwiches at the lunch counter. Anastasia Ford She was active, stirring, all fire, Could not rest, could not tire The primary cause of Henry ' s popularity. Praise of Ford among the undergraduates was soon seconded by the faculty — even by Mr. Packard — and through gymnasium meets, the enthusiasm has reached the general public. This is the first time the really authentic report of the rise of Ford has appeared in print — news- paper stories notwithstanding. Another thing needs correction in the public mind, — it has often been hinted that the musical outburst of a Ford in hard play is an ill omen. Let it be known that the sweet but piercing note is but a cry of victory. It means she ' s got it and it ' s time to cry, Rah for Ford! Edwin a M. Goff ' ' Her heart as yet unpierced By the blind Archer-god Our dark-eyed exponent of le dernier cri as represented by Harper ' s Bazar, Vogue, and the Pictorial Review. But susceptible as our femi- nine hearts are to the lure of a chiffon rosebud, a beaded purse, and black bangs, Edwina ' s greatest claim to our affections is her contagious giggle. 26 The ALPHA 1917 Agnes M. Golden A mind at peace with all below A Girl on the Magazine Cover type ad- dicted especially to gray shoes and hosiery, georgette waists, and picture hats. Her eye- glasses (all kinds) and her height will be of use in maintaining discipline in the days to come, and her high ideals foretell happy days for the children who will be fortunate enough to claim her as teacher. Winifred A. Golden Courageous as the bird that dares the sea, Glad as the wind that bends the corn ' Our Neptune ' s Daughter has acquired strength and skill in combating the waves. She can well demonstrate everything from the breast stroke to the Australian crawl. She is not only speedy in water, but is quick in words, wit, and movement. Catch her if vou can. Eva Gordon Gladly would she lerne, And gladly teche Hail to the dispenser of l ettuce sandwiches! May we ever keep in her good graces! Eva is found most often in the depths of the Boston Public Library. Buried beneath books, she sits with an air of proprietorship at a desk all her own. Her affectionate heart is capable of worshipping at several shrines at one and the same time. 1917 The ALPHA Marion R. Graham Airy, fairy Lillian You know the girl from Roxbury with the light, fluffy hair? Yes. And with the light-hearted look of constant cheer? Yes. And with the light little airs and graces mani- fold? Yes. Well, she ' s Marion Graham. Lillian M. Hanson Agreed to differ An excellent exponent of the art of playing Schlag ball in ballet slippers. Really this sort of footwear enables her to run gracefully as well as speedily. A faithful friend, as Marjorie can willingly testify. Julia E. Hegarty All day she hurried to get through A busy little body, but not a busy-body. Julia attends to her own affairs and that very well. Her trim person is found when off duty most often among the Charlestown maids whom she serves in the capacity of a sym- pathetic audience. 28 The ALPHA 1917 Mary G. Hughes ' Tis said she had a tuneful tongue Our songster, happy and carefree as any feathered musician. Fortunately, Mary has a real meal at noon. Good heavens! what would become of her waist-line without this repast? Following the sage advice, Keep pushing, keep moving, keep gliding, Mary succeeded in finishing up her penmanship in two years. Marjorie F. Keating Serving most with none to see Official ticket collector at every Normal School function. Prosaic as this occupation may seem, the poetess finds in it an opportunity to study human nature, and the resulting in- spired odes are marvels of humor and truth. No wonder you have never read any; she ren- ders them to select audiences only. Mary A, Kelley Silence is more eloquent than words Mary is a good listener, not only because she is willing to let the other person do the talking, but also because she can appreciate the wit and wisdom, however subtly hidden. 1917 The ALPHA 29 Dorothy M. G. Kenney Standing with reluctant feet Where the brook and river meet, Womanhood and childhood fleet Helen of Troy would weep with envy could she see her fair successor of today. Such are her charms that she hath captivated the Lion bold, to say nothing of more domestic animals. Yet it is the very sweetness and gladness of her nature, combined with the arts of conversation, dress, and the dance, that have won her popu- larity everywhere. Gertrude L. Kindred A steady and a skilful toiler In whom Margaret Sullivan finds a Kindred spirit. This little lady has never been found wanting when, the cards having been shuffled, her name has been called. Neither has she ever been missing when, the sandwiches having been unpacked, her friends have demonstrated their opposition to a cold meal eaten in silence. Mary M. Kirby A perfect thought will always clothe itself in appropriate language Our fair rival of Shakespeare, Tennyson, Mark Twain, William James, and Beatrice Fairfax. As a playwright, a poet, a wit, a psy- chologist, and an adviser on love and sentiment, there is none to match her. In basket ball, too, she has no opponent; she has taught us to appreciate the value and beauty of life. 30 The ALPHA 1917 Helen R. Leary And always right sorry for our distress ' A ready ear for all confidences, A supporting shoulder for all sorrows, A look of surprise for all news, Unbounded enthusiasm for all subjects, A laugh for all jokes, Agreement with both sides of a quarrel, A good friend in all seasons. Ruth Lorway Of mildest manners and gentlest heart The hero slips the fur wrap over the heroine ' s fair, white shoulders. Together they step out into the night where the twin six awaits them. A shot rings out in the dark. RESULT OF SHOT WILL BE SHOWN HERE ONE WEEK FROM TONIGHT Then our movie fan comes back to life and tomorrow ' s lessons at B. N. S., which are not less well prepared because of the hour of en- joyment. Helen E. Maxwell She never fails to please Our popular enthusiast; an excellent author- ity on the key to the best arrangement of golden locks, the best diet for maidens who are not quite slender, and the development of sympathy and understanding for the Chinese — for one Mr. Chun, in particular. Our Maxie has much to say, and it is all worth hearing — but best of all is her plaintive rendering of Poor Butter- fly, another indication of her Oriental tend- encies. 1917 The ALPHA 31 Grace May Gentle of speech, beneficent of mind We read in Greek mythology of three Graces. Here is a fourth. Thi s one wears her hair in thick braids instead of having it flow loosely over her shoulders as the) ' did. If she should adopt their ancient style of coiffure, the length and beauty of her tresses would ensnare many a heart. Try it, Grace, if you dare! Constance McBride Filled full Kith life There ' s plenty of push to Connie, — face her, if you dare, in basket ball. The athletic side of gymnastics is not her only strong point. She is equally proficient in dancing. You know this is the age of the dance. Katherine F. McCabe Happy am I, from care Vm free; Why aren ' t they all contented like me? Whose sweet voice is not her only bird-like quality. Her bright eyes, her happy disposi- tion, her graceful movements, her neat dress, all remind us of the trees and the flowers, of the fields and the sunshine. 32 The ALPHA 1917 Agnes F. McGoldrick What should a man do but be merry? A maiden of medium mould, merry mien, and mature mind, modest, moderate, mild, manageable, modern, mirthful, and mindful of others. Mark that Miss McGoldrick has manifold merits. Margaret M. McGowan Filled with knowledge is her industrious mind Our historical maiden from Charlestown. During her long residence in the shadow of Bunker Hill, she acquired a wealth of historical background which she can describe most graph- ically. The tragedies of history have evidently not clouded her sunny disposition. Clarice H. McIntyre Sensitive, swift to resent, but as swift in atoning for error A small fire-place; a mantel-shelf with an empty milk bottle on one end, a nibbled maca- roon on the other, and a picture of Miss Cleaves in the middle; a battered couch bed masquerad- ing as a cosy corner; a Morris chair within whose depths are an old palette, a tattered art magazine, a bottle of olives, a soulful portrait of a Brownie, and a pair of white spats. Yes, you are right; it is our artist ' s studio. But fear not; she is too original to perform the time- worn stunt of starving in a garret. 1917 The ALPHA 33 Mary E. Milliken Her waist ye weel micht span Mary is most attractive, with her blonde hair, blue eyes, before-mentioned slimness, and pretty clothes; but her popularity is due more to the fact that Mary is a synonym for fun. We might call her also the antonym of Mary Mulligan in one respect at least. Louise E. Mooney La belle dame sans merci Our Cinderella of the Silver Slipper, minus the cinders, but with all the jealous sisters. Somehow they have a horrid suspicion that it is not wholly in the interests of physics that she so often tests the reflecting powers of our mirrors. But, of course, her motive is purely scientific — the science of imitating her famous prototype, Queen Louise; she insists on being beautiful as well as brilliant. Mary E. Mulligan Large was her bounty, and her soul sincere Mary, whose abundant good nature, fine spirits, and sense of humor, are in harmony with her ample proportions. Although the gymna- sium - is not her favorite resort, Mary is a very healthy looking person, her rosy cheeks and laughing eyes making her a prominent figure among her class mates. 34 The ALPHA 1917 Frances M. Murphy Her voice was ever soft, gentle, and low, An excellent thing in woman Our little Miss Prim has after many years thrown all scruples to the winds, and has adopted a new coiffure. Our Frances can recite German with a French accent, French with a German accent, and English with so many accents that only her name saves her identity. Grace A. Murray In her attire doth show her wit. So well, it doth become her Calm, petite, fashionably clothed, especially fond of burnt orange and such shades as best emphasize her dark eyes and well-behaved black hair. Her daily exercise consists of climbing Parker Hill with a load of books, and you ' ll agree that it works well with her. Helen M. Nolan What is she That all our swains commend her! A fervent follower of Dame Fashion, a leader among those in pursuit of excellent scholarship, a lady of graceful bearing and soft, brown hair, and an attache of the veil. Hers is a little black one which she finds an indispensable aid in climbing the Blue Hills. It prevents dizzi- ness. Another necessary part of the equipment on such a hike, she considers, is three-inch heels. Altogether, Helen ' s a likable lady, especially to the gentlemen. 1917 The ALPHA 35 Dorothy M. O ' Brien Honor maintaining. Meanness disdaining Bright star in the field of intellect, blessed with good nature, excellent powers of e-nun- ci-a-tion, the friendship of Louise Mooney, grace in the dance, and inside information on the great national game. According to her, the proof of the pudding is in the eating. When Helen Maxwell ' s diet takes effect, Dorothy ' s will begin — but not till then. May A. O ' Brien Gayety without eclipse Our merry madcap, — bonny, blithe, and debonair; she who is so dainty of person, saucy of tongue, roguish of eye, and light of foot. She is a perfect partner for the dance, and a cheerful companion for all occasions. Marjorie H. Outwater A daughter of the gods, divinely tall, And most divinely fair Our Greek girl, big, blonde, and beautiful, has an artistic temperament which expresses itself in the fine arts of music, drawing, and literature, and in the finer art of winning the affections of artists. Proof may be found in her Traveling Exhibit of Avowals, written by famous men. 36 The ALPHA 1917 Judith Prendergast Mathematics are your pastime Well versed in mathematics, thimble-lore, the science of wheat growth, the psychology of the dansant, and the charms of Helen Nolan. Judith has still another accomplishment. She expresses her ideas so well that the dictionary can afford no better wording; and her thirst for knowledge is so great that she is kept quite busy in the library. Marion E. Rafferty Sober, steadfast, and demure Blue-eyed, and there ' s a twinkle hidden in the eye. Calm, but the fun isn ' t far beneath the surface. Deliberate, but the words are well worth waiting for. Not effusive, but loyal to the core. Motto: Don ' t worry. Disposition: Sunny. Ambition: A flower garden. Gertrude J. Rhilinger Grew a tall and slender maiden In spite of the old adage, Laugh and grow fat, Gertrude giggles, but still retains her slimness. Perhaps her interest in the dance and Boston College has helped to prevent the development of adipose tissue. At any rate Gert is slender; but her chances for leading in scholarship are not slim at all. 1917 The ALPHA 37 Eileen A. Roche Dame Justice, weighing long the doubtful truth Our conscience, whose open eyes desire the truth ; but if the truth speaks well of her, she dubs it flattery. In her sincere efforts to do other people justice, she is often unjust to her- self. But in spite of her own doubts, the class proclaims her a star athlete and a star scholar. Gertrude C. Roemer Is she not passing fair! Her psychologic trend of mind has given her such an insight into character that when the play ' s the thing, Gert comes to the rescue of our female superabundance with any sort of mas- culine interpretation, from the stern, irate, old gentleman who rages at his daughter ' s un- marriageableness to the young, swaggering hero in the love scenes. Dorothy Rosen auer Wit she hath, without desire, To make known what she hath In spite of her name, her blonde hair, and her fluent dichs and dus, the case cannot be proved against her. Neither Budweiser beer nor Eidercranz cheese appeals to her taste. In fact her taste is mainly literary; even her casual remarks are gems of English literature. 38 The ALPHA 1917 Elizabeth F. Sarjeant Profoundly skilled in analytic Our Lil, who can trace her ancestry as far back as Euclid. She can demonstrate every- thing, but the undemonstrative. But being a member of a great triumvirate, is she to be blamed if she can ' t resist the temptation of fondling her tiny friends? Lillian has always been a pleasant companion because her sense of humor is as keen as her mathematical ability. Edith C. Scanlan I ' ll be merry and free; I ' ll be sad for naebody A happy-go-lucky maiden who would dance out of her slipper, boot, or shoe and still think the game worth the candle. Many a heart has been overwhelmed by her racket in a love set. Her opinions on all matters of art and decoration are much sought. Latest of her ambitions, is the desire to sit at the wheel in her new car and speed away far from the madding crowd. Anna E. Scully Her hair was thick with many a curl, That clustered round her head Here is one person, at least, who is not ashamed of her Ford, but — on the contrary — is quite infatuated with one; not that Anna Ford has any relations with Henry ' s products. Our curly-locks is always bubbling over with merriment and has never yet been seen in com- pany with the glooms. 1917 The ALPHA 39 Elizabeth F. Sheehan A dillar, a dollar, A ten o ' clock scholar When Bessie tucked her fuzzy, black hair out of sight under a plumed hat cocked saucily over one eye, strolled the stage with true masculine stride, and roared in deep, mannish voice, — any true Shakespeare scholar surely said, Here ' s a Petruchio, indeed! As well as being an actress of unusual worth, Bessie is an excellent collector of botanical specimens and a constant source of good humor. Margaret F. Stapleton No simplest duty is forgot A true Marguerite, — tall, frail, sweet and modest as her dainty flower namesake. Very quiet and unassuming is she in spite of her fertile brain and ready wit. Truly Lisbe th must have felt very lonely without Margarita, my love, this year. Helen E. Sullivan With such hair, too, What ' s to become of all the gold? Whose favorite book ought to be Carlyle ' s Heroes and Hero- Worship. Helen has often played the part of the worshipper, — a well- known lecturer and a certain member of the faculty were both in high favor; but perhaps she does not know that she has filled the role of the worshipped, too. Her establishment in the good graces of the graduates naturally ap- pealed to the uninitiated. 40 The ALPHA 1917 Margaret P. Sullivan One by one thy duties wait thee; Let thy whole soul go to each Our famous patron of John the Oil King. She testifies as to the excellent quality of his midnight variety, and it is from him that she has learned the business-like habit of always delivering the goods. Her hob-nobbing with royalty has had another effect. Margaret wears a coronet of silky, brown braids. Marguerite G. Sullivan No nobler feeling than this of admiration for one higher than himself dwells in the heart of man Our captain, — whose heart was the hearth where all might warm themselves by the fire of her class spirit. As a leader, she demanded obedience; as a follower, she gave it gladly; as a winner she never flaunted her victory; as a loser she never bewailed her loss; all in all our best example of a game sport. Helen M. Tanck True as the needle to the pole, Or as the dial to the sun Our editor to whom this volume owes its existence, made her debut in her Freshman year by outshining all others in the first biology examination. She has long been noted for minding her own business and for being unable to speak against anyone. A. N. Palmer might not admire the work of Helen ' s pen, but the art department has always been well satisfied with the productions of her pencil, paint-brush, or ciayon. Big in every way, in heart, body, and soul. 1917 The ALPHA 41 Helen R. Tobin I ' m sure care ' s an enemy to life Helen will be glad to learn that the fashions are running to Greek lines this summer, for she always looks charming in a Greek role, and her heart well realizes the part that dress plays in the making of the modern woman. Such a combination of mathematics and art as is illustrated by Helen is unusual. t$ Katherine G. Vernon And her voice it murmurs lowly, As a silver stream may run The pen is mightier than the sword. Grasped in her tiny hand, it can arouse enthu- siasm, move to tears, and call forth all forms of laughter, from a school-girl giggle to a paroxysm of mirth. Viewed in the gymnasium, Kather- ine is a blur of black hair, white middy, and blue bloomers, as Mercury-like she speeds across the line — sure winner for her fortunate side. 42 The ALPHA 1917 Agnes G. White Our greatest, yet with least pretence She cannot add a cubit to her stature, — not even by standing on her dignity. Our President threatens to adopt high heels, high head-dresses, and high waist-lines, but still the biggest thing about her will scarcely be her height, unless we forget the depth of her heart and the scope of her intellect; and that would take a total loss of memory. t Ann M. Williams Bonnie wee thing, cannie wee thing Our Peter Pan, the little girl who never grew up. Little Annie is so punctual and regular and systematic that a Swiss time-piece is all out of joint compared with her. Also she has the knack of telling a funny story without a smile, and dancing the Dublin Jig without a mishap. Our blue-eyed, dark-haired mite of girlhood, whom everybody loves! Katherine G. Vernon. Agnes G. White. 1917 The ALPHA 43 Councilors of the Class of 1917 Freshman 1. Agnes G. Brennan Agnes L. Benson Freshman 2. Lillian M. Hanson M. Eunice Jones Freshman 3. Helen M. Nolan Dorothy M. O ' Brien Freshman 4. Marguerite G. Sullivan Helen E. Sullivan Junior 1. Helen M. Nolan Abigail F. Burk e Junior 2. Eileen A. Roche Dorothy M. O ' Brien Junior 3. Ruth I. Byrne Agnes G. White Junior 4. Helen E. Maxwell Agnes G. Brennan Senior 1. Annie F. Barry Abigail F. Burke Marguerite G. Sullivan Senior 2. Anastasia Ford Helen R. Leary Helen M. Tanck Senior 3. Hilda L. Anderson Helen E. Maxwell Eileen A. Roche Senior 4. Miss Connelly Miss Winn Mr. Daley Mr. J. L. Duffy Mr. J. E. Murphy 44 The ALPHA 1917 Senior Class Three Year Course Anderson, Hilda L 117 L St., South Boston Ashton, Will a M 2 Fayette St., Boston Barry, Annie F 36 Carson St., Dorchester Benson, Agnes L 72 Tremont Street, Brighton Brennan, Agnes G 20 Willis St., Dorchester Burke, Abigail F 14 Mark St., Roxbury Burns, Katherine C 205 Ruggles St., Boston Byrne, Ruth 1 31 Sherman St., Roxbury Carangelo, Louise 7 Hull St., Boston Carey, Helen J 15 Allen St., Boston Cohen, Sarah E 9 Garden St., Roxbury Craig, Catherine C 35 Bayard St., Allston Davis, Leonore F 89 Walk Hill St., Forest Hills Day, Catherine R 140 Elmo Street, Dorchester Doherty, Marie C 27 Eastburn St., Brighton Driscoll, J. Alice 73 Walter Street, Roslindale Ducey, Annie M 24 Washburn St., Dorchester Dullea, Katherine 160 Third St., South Boston Faul, Louise K 10 Mechanic St., Roxbury Ford, An astasia 36 Brainard Rd., Allston Goff, Edwina M 37 High St., Charlestown Golden, Agnes M 709 Fifth St., South Boston Golden, Winnifred A 46 East Sixth St., South Boston Gordon, Eva , 330 Harrison Ave., Boston Graham, Marion R 6 Woodville St., Roxbury Hanson, Lillian M 6 Carson St., Dorchester Hegarty, Julia E 85 Pearl St., Charlestown Hughes, Mary G 124 Longwood Ave., Roxbury Keating, Marjorie F 34 Church St., Dorchester Kelley, Mary A 485 E. Seventh St., South Boston Kenney, Dorothy M. G 3145 Washington St., Jamaica Plain Kindred, Gertrude S 107 Evans St., Dorchester Kirby, Mary 79 East Canton St., Boston Leary, Helen R 53 Leonard St., Dorchester Lorway, Ruth 8 Pratt St., Allston Maxwell, Helen E 18 Cedar St., Charlestown May, Grace 17 Edgewood St., Roxbury McBride, Constance. 17 Temple St., Mattapan McCabe, Katherine F 7 Sharon St., Boston McGoldrick, Agnes F 361 Dudley Street, Roxbury McGowan, Margaret M 9 Albion Place, Charlestown McIntyre, Clarice H 2 Estey St., Roxbury Milliken, Mary E 11 Carmen St., Dorchester 1917 The ALPHA 45 Mooney, Louise E 23 Olmstead St., Jamaica Plain Mulligan, Mary E 31 Tower St., Forest Hills Murphy, Frances M 48 Manthorne Road, West Roxbury Murray, Grace A.... 79 Hillside St., Roxbury Nolan, Helen M 73 Hillside St., Roxbury O ' Brien, Dorothy M 10 Edison Green, Dorchester O ' Brien, May A 2207 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester Outwater, Marjorie H Parker Hill Ave., Roxbury Prendergast, Judith 108 Parker Hill Ave., Roxbury Rafferty, Marion E 36 Holiday St., Dorchester Rhilinger, Gertrude J 11 Dorset St., Dorchester Roche, Eileen A 235 Heath St., Roxbury Roemer, Gertrude C 169 Boylston St., Jamaica Plain Rosenauer, Dorothy 18 Wheatland Ave., Dorchester Sarjeant, Elizabeth F 649 E. Seventh St., South Boston Scanlan, Edith C 14 Ashfield St., Roslindale Scully, Anna E 58 Dorset St., Dorchester Sheehan, Elizabeth F 213 Walnut Ave., Roxbury Stapleton, Margaret F 596 Third St., South Boston Sullivan, Helen E 669 Hyde Park Ave., Roslindale Sullivan, Margaret P 87 Wes t Selden St., Mattapan Sullivan, Marguerite G 69 Lonsdale St., Ashmont Tanck, Helen M 13 Rockland Ave., Roxbury Tobin, Helen R 43 Fenwood Road, Roxbury Vernon, Katherine G 5 Morris St., East Boston White, Agnes G 56 Richfield St., Dorchester Williams, Ann M 114 Haven Ave., Mattapan 46 The ALPHA 1917 Senior Class One Year Course for College Graduates Barr, Katherine E 139 Highland St., Roxbury Billings, Constance. . 22 Burroughs St., Jamaica Plain Brogan, Mary C. P 176 St. Alphonsus St., Roxbury Collins, James P 22 Eleanor St., Chelsea Collins, Katherine C 10 G St., South Boston Connelly, Dorothy J SO Esmond St., Dorchester Connor, Christopher A 322 Hyde Park Ave., Jamaica Plain Cummings, George A 8 Hawes St., Dorchester Dacey, Mildred A 18 Muzzey St., Lexington Daley, Daniel L 92 Savin Hill Ave., Dorchester Devine, Katherine E 787 Broadway, South Boston Driscoll, Francis J 7 Sherman Square, Charlestown Duffey, Francis A 28 Rowell St., Dorchester Duffy, James L 22 Knoll St., Roslindale Ellis, Madeline M 116 Thorndike St., Brookline Elms, Ruth 42 St. Stephen St., Boston Fleming, William F 254 Washington St., Brighton Geary, Patrick L 121 Florida St., Ashmont Giblin, Mary M 37 Mayfield St., Dorchester Glennon, William H 11 Irvington St., Boston Granfield, John M 46 Sagamore St., Dorchester Halloran, Leo V 22 Edison Green, Dorchester Hurley, Frederick J .... 7 Rosemont Road, Dorchester Kelley, Agnes E 42 Highland St., Roxbury Kelley, Ethel M. . 15 Wayne St., Roxbury Leary, Joseph A 726 Columbia Road, Dorchester McC abe, George S , A East Walpole McHardy, Helen D 463 Fleasant St., East Boston McKay, Edward F 118 Woodrow Ave., Dorchester McKenna, Katherine L 2 Everett St., Dorc hester McManus, Francis R 5 Victoria St., Dorchester Moore, Louis F 12 Montello St., Dorchester Murphy, Charles E 28 Harbor View St., Dorchester Murphy, Joseph E 24 Hinckley St., Dorchester Murphy, Thomas J 2 Lewis Park, Roxbury Murphy, William J 58 Shepard St., Brighton Nolan, James H 109 Ellery St., Cambridge O ' Brien, James L 7 Edge Hill St., Jamaica Plain Schneider, Solomon 47 Bickford St., Roxbury Seiniger, Saul L 193 Chambers St., Boston Smith, Albert F 23 Cameron St., Dorchester Sullivan, Thomas L South Boston Winn, Mary A 1474 Tremont St., Roxbury Woods, Mary M 14 East St., Dorchester Yates, Everett C 129 Warwick St., Roxbury LCrs GE rRlECtOSi 48 The ALPHA 1917 I v« i Juniors CLASS OF 1918 Q£u :r Armstrong, Mary G.. . t W. ' . T. 561 E. 5th St., South Boston- — WBarker, Susan B.. . . .Jr . k . 66 Capen Street, Dorchester Barry. Jane U 3 23 Medford Street, Charlestown = - ■ ' Bartii, Jessie L,. , , . — 24 Nottingham St., Dorchester Belinsky, Annie S.. . : .¥r. f. . K 12 Lawn Street, Dorchester—— .- ■ Rnpy ff I iriSE M 10 Humphreys St., Dorchester BoYHAN7-M-ART f:. . . . J. 7 YVy«.C . 53 Bennington St., Newton Brennan, Agnes C. • ,- ....+-. ■. f. :C. 12 Knoll St., Roslindale — s Burke, Helen K.. .... .7 8 Church Place, Roxbury — Burnham, Dorothy M..X ...... , ...185 Poplar St., Roslindale i Carroll, Mary M.. . . . . 9 18 Devens St., Charlestown Cavanaugh, Mary F.. M t-tt-? 27 Parkland St., Brighton — - .Cohen Bertha. ... . ' ■ ■ ■ ■ ■-■ • 108 Howland St., Roxbury jvColeman, ' Alice ,. C--- ... ? ' .. ' ..- ... . , 96 Norfolk St., Dorchester Collins, Margaret L. . . . . ... ?ty , JJ 160 I Street, South Boston Conway, Margaret V- fty ■ ■ • £n • 1 Sachem St., Roxbury Cormack, Mabel L, . ' dUU S 19 North Mead St., Charlestown - Coughlan, Dorothy F . Yv . 3. 30 Belfort St., Dorchester , Devereatjx, Mary B O. 44 Sheridan St., Jamaica Plain  - Dolan, Mabel O.. . . . . . S. . Y S.«A.«S 16 Tyndale St., RoslindaleJ -Donovan, Mary E.-j .. ■ £. , 446 Second St., South Boston 2 , )ooley, Helen M„.TT. vO? iS. ._: 485 Hyde Park Ave., Roslindale DriscqlU-Grage-A. J. . . . . . .. ,A ! U-. £) 20 Leyland St., Roxbury Dvorak, Emma E . .- Cj r C-icri.,. . 2 Mark Street, Jamaica Plain c £)wyer, Ellen A .-. . .- .. .o - a 15 Corey St., Charlestown %ckman, Elsie M IVV.O. ! 83 Thornton St., Roxbury p TTiT iiTiT M iittt F ' ■ ■ ' 1 Parker Hill Terrace, Roxbury VliTTiirririf i«=cc Bsa =Jg . . . ( 89 Humboldt Ave., Roxbury - Foley, M arguerita R 10 Gayland Ave., Dorchester Gavin, Bertha F. . .,... .!{ -. i Or. 22 Belden St., Dorchester Grass, Genevieve C. . . . F;v. . . v_ 20 Dorr Street, Roxbury Grass, Mary K. .-r-rr -A . 20 Dorr Street, Roxbury Guptill, Ida S J ..-% - 21 Saunders St., Allston MfeG Y-r Rose Marie. .?.£- . . ?fy± T. 42 Fayette St., Cambridge N foeeE-RAN, Frances M.J.p. . .-. . 9 Heathcote St., Roslindale Horne, Marjorie S.. ,. . . . i , .£ . 18 Harold Park, Roxbury Hj2GHES7-T NN i A--- C 3.-f . . ' .X, . 9 Walker S treet, Charlestown Hunt, Ruth Gilman. 3 ' ? . . . r W. ,Y. ' C • ' 25 Harvard Ave., Allston Hurwitz, Florence. . . . , ; _ s 5 Woodside Ave., Jamaica Plain - Johnson, Florence E. 4.K . ■. Y v T jp- ■ 13 Mansfield Street, Allston • Keefe, Helen G .|. . . 3 52 Roundhill St., Jamaica Plain _ uhn, Abb ie F V Q . . . .: 59 Pearl Street, Charlestown Lawlor; -Mary E If-. 61 Eustis Street, Roxbury 1917 The ALPHA Leahy, Ellen A .V.. . . H£ )?. . . . .91 Baldwin Street, Charlestown s%ev!ne, Lillian ?,. ..UJ . ' 20 Michigan Ave., Dorchester V Lynch, Grace V.. . ... . M9 . M-.p. 277 Walnut Ave., Roxbury Lyons, Dorothy M 45 .fts . V!V . t ... 403 High Street, Dedharo_ MaicGrath, Marie C.„.. . .¥. . . SN :  . 96 G Street, South Boston a ggioni, Elizabeth L.. . : . . . U 57 Batchelder St., Roxbury M ahoney, Annie E .£v ! w 50 Moseley St., Dorchester tJM loney, Marguerite F.. tYV-WL J ? 5 Dayton Ave., Roxbury Mathews, Consuelo 5.9 ' . 15 Wiggles-worth St., Roxbury 3= McCarthy, Margaret L.. : . £H -o 31 Polk Street, Charlestown McPherson, Bertha A.! . . . . £%:. : 53 Greenbriar St., Dorchester McQueeney, Agnes L. 53j?f.. . jj 20 Chelsea St., Charlestown AIellen, Gertrude C, 4) :%-. . . .487 E. Sixth St., South Boston Miley, Mary f. .OkC -? 22 Morrill St., Dorchester Miller, Pauline -f . 64 Wayland St., Dorchester _ Moore, Margaret M..«. . . . £7 rv 749 Morton St., Mattapan V - HVIoRAN , Katherine JCfV -yr . 52 Carver St., Boston-- ) -7 M-fctfaBy fe.RG aret a M . . . . Ytv V (L ? 49 Mapleton St., Brighton ullins, Marie P. Vl ?s£r. 82 East Newton St., Boston j Murphy, Catherine F... . ' Q HJProspect St., Charlestown y. id EWELL, Katherine E L- ' k 10 Paisley Rd., Dorchester- V ■ Norton, Cecilia G ±13. ._ 99 King Street, Dorchester ■ HO ' Callaghan, Mary L.. . ? ' X.Q 39 Etna Street, Brighton O ' Neil, Edith M. ; . qLiVO-. S 86 Medford St., Charlestown ■Peterson, Dorothy C. . r. . Yw . TG. « 54 Hobson St., Brighton « P ike, Alice $7. .fcj., Q 165 Glenway St., Dorcheste A — - Puttner, Marion E b.f ' cX !Q. 83 Dix Street, Dorchester , 4 fc£)uiNN, Dorothy L.. $9. . . rO-y-Vr- 66 Washington St., Charlestown Reidy, Helen F. . 10. . . rG-i-y-.- - 4 Harvest Terrace, Dorchester Riley, KathryN V ? ' ■ ' 11 Raymond St., Allston psRobinson, Dorothy M.. ?£: ...... ,p 24 Fayston St., Roxbury Savage, Elizabeth G. . . ZXi $ 0- 26 Bickerstaff St., Boston ' =— Shea,- C. Louise ? £ JLu 742 Centre St., Jamaica Plains jrv S r . -t — - She ah an, Alice L. 1. JT?. 129 Minden St., Roxbury Sheridan, Barbara Ev. . . . ? £ . TTfH 1 336 Centre St., Jamaica Plain Small, Jessie E. .... ' .. --£ U ■ -Q 20 Clifford St., Roxbury - Sullivan, Grace F 9 MjUAHMf?V. . . 70 Peter Parley Rd., Jamaica Plain Sullivan, Helen R_: j M- ■■ 119 Charles St., Boston— Sullivan, Mary G,., ... i W«l v . S. ' S - ' ...6r. 8 Otis Place, Roslindale J Sullivan, Mary J. 82 Arlington St., Brighton Swallow, Winifred J... . . . .27 Salcombe St., Dorchester Sw anson, Edith I. . . Tatum, Dorothy M.. ierney, Mary M . . Welch, Margaret M. y . . .595 Sixth St., South Boston West, Goldie G.. . , S. ' 7 11 Coleman St ' . ' , Dorchester Wiberg, Ruth A... Kl. J JYv, ?f £, ■ . 8 Tip Top St., Brighton . ' . . 2 Salcombe St., Dorchester [ 11 Oakwood St., Mattapan V. ' 6 A ri 37 Humboldt Ave., Roxbury v . £ : Lov - . . . . 42 Roundhill St., Jamaica Plain Xu rlC 1917 The ALPHA 51 Freshman Class CLASS OF 1919 Aiken, Theresa H 42 Auburn St., Charlestown Breen, Florence C 26 Common St., Charlestown Bulger, Ruth A 174 West Third St., South Boston Campbell, Mary. 208 Hampden St., Roxbury Canney, Margaret A 405 Main St., Charlestown Carroll, Eleanor G 256 East Cottage St., Dorchester Carroll, Mary J 17 Old Harbor St., South Boston Collier, Agnes R 212 South St., Jamaica Plain Collins, Katharine A 642 Third St., South Boston Conner, Blanche 91 Hyde Park Ave., Forest Hills Corcoran, Margaret M 70 Bellevue St., Dorchester Cotter, Marion A 31 Prospect St., Charlestown Coughlin, Theresa M 376 Bowdoin St., Dorchester Crowley, Marguerite G 22 Lorette St., West Roxbury Crowley, Mary L 21 Mystic St., Charlestown Daley, Catherine V 36 Roseclair St., Dorchester Dawley, Annie E 34 East Cottage St., Dorchester Downey, Margaret M 244 Almont St., Mattapan Doyle, Ruth V.. 10 Granada Ave., Roslindale Dunbar, Mary A 27 Jefferson Ave., Charlestown Durant, Margaret R 32 Belfoot Street, Dorchester Fitzgerald, Helen T 50 Elmira Street, Brighton Flannery, Catherine E 771 Tremont St., Boston Fohlin, Winifred A 53 Shepton St., Dorchester Foley, Julia V 20 Corona St., Dorchester Foster. Irene M 41 Sheffield Road, Roslindale Gallagher Frances 1 16 Everett Street, Charlestown Galligan, Mary A 84 Warren St., Roxbury Geary, Phyllis E 88 Henley St., Charlestown Gillis, MUriel G 204 N Street, South Boston Gilman, Marion C. . ., 78 East Newton St., Boston Glover, Dorothy S 486 Brcokline Ave., Boston Goetz, Violet C 34 Augustus Ave., Roslindale Green, Mary A 50 Evans St., Dorchester Guinee, Helen 1 293 Bunker Hill St., Charlestown Hall, Ethel M 19 Chipman St., Dorchester H allett, Lorion G 40 Spencer St., Dorchester Halpix, Pauline M 6 Magnolia St., Dorchester Hayden, Mary M 14| Mt. Vernon St., Charlestown Hedstrom, Carolyn R 7 Quincy St., Roxbury Hughes, Marion T 15 Thetfcrd Ave., Dorchester Hutchings, Irene E 49 Dustin St., Brighton Kavanaugh, Mary C 186 Hamilton Street, Dorchester Kiely, Irene E 395 Bunker Hill St., Charlestown 52 The ALPHA 1917 Lally, Helen M 9 Mather Street, Dorchester Leavey, Agnes M 135 Minden St., Roxbury Levinson, Celia 35 Fay Street, Boston Magner, Alice F 43 M Street, South Boston Mahoney, Kathryn 10 Edison Green, Dorchester McCormick, Lillian M 92 Appleton St., Boston McDonald, M. F. Martina 157 Brown Ave., Roslindale McLaughlin, Ellen V 260 East Cottage St., Dorchester McNamara, Agnes M 96 Tyler St., Boston Mee, Bertha A 63 Van Winkle St., Dorchester Mendal, Helen B 90 Green St., Jamaica Plain Miller, Marion E 32 Coolidge Road, Allston Miller, Agnes L 32 Coolidge Road, Allston Millerick, Elizabeth A 257 Webster St., East Boston Mooney, Marion B 23 Olmstead St., Jamaica Plain Mosher, Helen W 305 Chestnut Ave., Jamaica Plain Mulligan, Catharine F 73 Winthrop St., Roxbury Murray, Sylvia M 79 Hillside St., Roxbury O ' Leary, Frances E 647 Washington St., Brighton Oliva, Judith M 177 Eliot St., Boston Payzant, Marion M 386 Newbury St., Boston Peterson, Edith 4 Riverdale St., Allston Pfeffer, Loyola P 65 Bowdoin St., Dorchester Price, Alice 5 Weldon St., Roxbury Ridlon, Florence 7 Alpine St., Roxbury Rockwood, Gertrude E 451 Brookline Ave., Boston Rosnoskey, Helen. 29 Richfield St., Dorchester Schulenkorf, Alice K 25 Leach St., Salem Sedley, Consuelo S -. . .62 Bloomfield St., Dorchester Simpson, Rosalie C 12 Corwin St., Dorchester Stroup, Katherine M 8 Haley St., Roxbury Sullivan, Gertrude L 69 Lonsdale St., Ashmont Taylor, Olive C 37 Linden St., Allston Thomas, Emma V 80 Fairbanks St., Brighton Thurston, Elsie W 696 Huntington Ave., Boston Tierney, Mary 1 22 Marion St., Charlestown Timmins, Anna 1 48 Pratt Street, Allston Tobin, Helen C 40 Edison Green, Dorchester Toland, Grace M 398 K Street, South Boston Turnbull, Mary C 354 Seaver St., Dorchester Turnbull, Virginia E 17 Corey St., Charlestown Weisman, Helen 23 Waumbeck St., Roxbury Wiles, Marguerita A 6 Washington St., Charlestown 54 The ALPHA 1917 Class Day Committees Miss Marguerite G. Sullivan, Chairman Entertainment Miss Dorothy M. O ' Brien Miss Ruth I. Byrne Miss Anastasia Ford Reception Miss Marguerite G. Sullivan Miss Helen E. Maxwell Miss Abigail F. Burke Music Miss Louise E. Mooney Miss Marjorie H. Outwater Miss Mary G. Hughes Decoration Miss Edith C. Scanlan Miss Agnes M. Golden Mis; Annie F. Barry Refreshment Miss Anna E. Scully Miss Mary E. Mulligan Miss Elizabeth F. Sheehan Speakers Miss Mary M. Kirby Miss Agnes G. Brennan Miss J. Alice Driscoll Printing Miss Ann M. Williams Miss Eva Gordon Miss Gertrude C. Roemer Ode and Song Miss Annie F. Barry Miss Katherine G. Vernon Miss Leonore F. Davis Hall Miss Catherine R. Day Miss Helen R. Leary Miss Mary M. Kirby 1917 The ALPHA 55 Class Day Program 1 . Address of Welcome . 2. Class Song .... 3. Class Ode (To Alma Mater) 4. Class History 5. Class Will .... 6. Class Prophecy . . 7. Oration 8. Class Ode (To Our School) 9. Loyalty .... Agnes G. White, President Abigail F. Burke Mary M. Kirby . Katherine G. Vernon Louise E. Mooney Agnes G. Brennan . Dorothy M. O ' Brien . Katherine G. Vernon Marguerite G. Sullivan, Vice-Pres. 56 The ALPHA 19i: Address of Welcome 9ff 0 the faculty of the school and to the guests who have gathered here this tIL afternoon, I extend an earnest welcome en behalf of the class of 1917. ■■ Three years have passed since the formation of our class; yet even en cur entrance day there existed a bond which drew us close together as classmates. The tie that joined us then still hclds — unity of aim, to learn hew to pass on to the growing generation the experience, knowledge, ideals by which the past and present generations have profited and with which we have been entrusted. Then we were freshmen, with that one common purpose; tcday we are graduates united by a vast host of associations on this our class day. It seems to me that people who speak the English tongue are prone to hide their tenderest and most sacred feelings and to show the world only the merri- ment, the light-heartedness, that lies on the surface of their natures and con- ceals their deeper thoughts. Perhaps that is why the keynote cf class day is mirth, serious as the occasion of commencement may be. In the spirit of the day let us laugh in good humor and be joyous on our class day. Let us call with Milton to the goddess of Mirth, Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with thee Jest and youthful jollity, Quips, and cranks, and wanton wiles, Neds, and becks, and wreathed smiles Such as hang en Hebe ' s cheek, And love to dwell in dimple sleek; Spcrt that wrinkled care derides, And Laughter holding both his sides. Yet remember that this same pcet loved also to retire: Far from all resort cf mirth Save the cricket on the hearth Or the bellman ' s drowsy charm. Just as one dees not fully appreciate L ' Allegro until he has become acquainted with II Penseroso, so I think an understanding of our serious thoughts will increase our appreciation of today ' s festivities. We are deeply conscious of the great gifts bestowed en us by our Alma Mater. She has given us knowledge and at the same time has shown us how much we do not knew; thus she has led us to rejoice that the treasures of wisdom are so vast lhat all our lives we may know the joy of learning, so happily experienced here. She has guided cur development so that we have felt the growth within ourselves and wondered. Often in presenting a bit of knowledge or experience to our classmates, the thought has come, A year ago I could not possibly have expressed my thoughts so well or, indeed, have thought so clearly. She has helped form the ideals which will guide our lives, — efficiency, courtesy, truth, charity, loyalty, service. She has set before us in our teachers an example that could not fail to inspire us towards all that is noble in our profession. She has tried to prepare us in every way for that profession, and always her heart will be with us, and she will claim us as her own. 1917 The ALPHA 57 We could not be together three years without forming friendships of the highest and truest type. The wonder is how some of us existed formerly without the constant company and support of our now inseparable companions. Such deficiency in our pre-Normal School days will be made up in the future by the continuance and expansion of these friendships. We read in scripture, Your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. Here in school, in the abundance of our youth and enthusiasm, we have seen our visions, which the future has yet to confirm. Each of us has her own intimate hopes; but whatever the future brings, 1917 longs to be proud of every member. Our prophet will do her best to fix each of us in life. How many of us will tally up with her assignment remains to be seen. Whatever we may grow to be, surely we can never forget the debt we owe to our parents, who made our normal school course possible, to the school which has trained us in our chosen life work, to our country, which provides education for all its citizens. Classmates, let us repay the sacrifices of our parents, fulfill the hopes of our Alma Mater, and above all go forth to do our part for our country in eager response to the call she sounds in our hearts now in her time of stress. You see our serious thoughts are not too deeply imbedded for an outlet in words. All that we feel we cannot say; something of our sentiments I have tried to convey. Can you not see the genuine emotion that lies underneath the fun? Enter with us, then, into the spirit of our class day; be one with us today. Agnes G. White, President. 58 The ALPHA 1917 Class Song We ' re closing our journey of long, fruitful years; Fond mem ' ry will cherish its hopes and its fears. Oh, Time! thou hast sped like a bird on the wing, And sweet is the song thou hast taught us to sing. Our craft slowly glides toward the river ' s deep bend, Beyond which lies Life with its toil to the End, But its End is illumined with glory and light Like the gleam of the stars in the darkness of night. By wind and strong wave will our frail bark be tossed, Yet save it we must, though great be the cost. With courage we ' ll battle the onrushing stream And bring into being the joy of our dream. So may we, undaunted, the dangers of Life Triumphantly master throughout the long strife; With Heaven, holy guidance, with Service our aim, Our lives, Alma Mater, shall honor thy name. Abigail F. Burke. 1917 The ALPHA 59 Class Ode To Alma Mater I We pause for a moment within these fair gates, Where we entered in ignorant youth, Where with infinite love thou hast guided our way To the well-spring of life-giving Truth; We have climbed at thy side to the mist-shrouded heights, Whence ' tis given to those that can see, To vision the world when by light and by law And by truth shall all nations be free. II We are come to the parting; the road lies before Leading out to the fulness of Life; And we thrill with the joy of the battle to come; We long for the glorious strife. O still let thy Faith and thy Hope and thy Love Shed on us their radiant light! O give to us strength to follow the gleam Till the dawn that comes after the night. Mary M. Kirby. 62 The ALPHA 1917 A History Class In Class History With apologies to the history department Katherine G. Vernon Scene. An ultramodern history class room; on the blackboards are drawn with chalky precision a rainfall-map, a century outline, a music staff, a truncated prism, a frequency table, some compact ovals, a plan of a model book report and a model garden, and other necessary aids to the making of class history at the Normal School; on a center table are a microscope, a dictophone, gift number five, a model of the eye, a box of crayons, a stop-watch, and a progress book. The class is seated in the customary circle. Characters: A history teacher, a chairman, secretaries, and other students. Chairman (Miss White) : Will the meeting please come to order? May we have the report of absence? Student I (Miss McGowan): The Misses Twomey, Tuohy, Tansy, Punch, Campbell, and Long are absent. Teacher (Miss Kirby) : I am sorry, Margaret. You see, girls, the results of absence. Here we have vital issues to discuss, and six are absent. Re- member that history cannot wait; let us proceed. Chairman (Miss White): May we have the report of the first period? SECRETARY ' S REPORT FOR THE FIRST PERIOD The class of 1917 met to begin their class history on September 10, 1914; Mr. Boyden presided. The entrance examinations had been read, accepted, and placed on file. The business of the year was taken up without delay. Under the supervision of the psychology department the girls improved the scope of their observation to such an extent that they could see spots before their eyes even after the experiments in the lecture hall were over. This good work was continued under the biology department. There was an agreement between the two that as prospective teachers, the girls should be taught the importance of spectacles. Microscopes were therefore introduced, and eye- glasses became necessary. Another addition was made here to the girls ' dignity. It was found that they spoke of sponges, clams, and yeast cakes with shocking familiarity. What though these are lowly organisms, are they net to be given their proper titles of porifora, mollusca, and saprophytic fungus, respectively? Decidedly yes, at least on examination papers. 1917 The ALPHA 63 The next piece of business came under the head of mathematics, with the subtitles of solid geometry and trigonometry. This proved to be a vital part of the girls ' preparation. Without a knowledge of limits and variables, how can one reach the standard of womanhood, i. e., be the limit at changing one ' s mind; and without an ability to measure angles, how can one tilt a hat most fetchingly over one eye? Another epoch in this period of our history was marked in gory red, as fol- lows: It is very evident that you have never as yet made the acquaintance of Webster or Woolley, and that Unity, Coherence, and Emphasis are perfect strangers to you. If you will have a conference with me, I will try to introduce them to you. While these educational processes were slowly, but surely affecting the girls ' mental make-up, the gymnastic department labored to prevent a physical break-down; the art department urged them to draw a line at discouragement; the music department assured them that they would scale the ladder of fame; and the oral speech department voiced the general uprising known as The Fes- tival. Although this spectacle did them much good, their spirits were con- siderably dampened on that occasion by a natural method; but a few days later by the unnatural method called the three-hour examination. When the girls were sufficiently recovered, the assignment for next time was announced, and the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, RUTH BYRNE, Secretary. Are there any omissions or corrections? (Silence.) Then is my report accepted? Class: Yes, thank you. Chairman: The report of the second period, please? SECRETARY ' S REPORT FOR THE SECOND PERIOD During the second period of our history, five matters were presented for consideration. First was the human body as represented by Martin, a skeleton, and a pickled cerebrum, cerebellum, and medulla oblongata. From this study the girls came to the conclusion that no teacher can have strength or force without the ability to manipulate her vaso-motor mechanism. The second piece of business was to find out the natural instincts of children by reading Strayer, who, doubtless, had passed thru the childhood state for a second time, so clear were his ideas on this subject. Next came a very comprehensive topic. It comprised the study of the globe and its environment, and was well handled by the girls. In their study of the heavenly bodies, in particular, they showed they had taken advantage of all opportunities on moonlight nights. The last topic was comparatively trivia ' , and was allowed but one-half the time given to the others. It was the teaching of reading, writing, and arith- metic to school-children. As you see, it was not important, and need only be mentioned. When the business was over, it was thought that the girls seemed too happy and carefree for prospective teachers. It was evident that they lacked the nervous attitude and hollow eves so becoming to a school ma ' am. The final 64 The ALPHA 1917 examinations were, therefore, held, and the deficiency made good. Soon after, the meeting was adjourned, and the girls tottered homewards. Respectfully submitted, FRANCES MURPHY, Secretary. Are there any omissions or corrections? Then is my report accepted? Class: Yes, thank you. Chairman: The report for the third period? REPORT FOR THE THIRD PERIOD The class met for a third time, October, 1916. The chief event was the enactment of the Migration Bill; to wit, as follows: On this the second day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and sixteen, be it enacted, ordained, and decreed: 1. That the twenty-four seniors known as Senior III shall migrate to all corners of Boston, that the Department of Practice and Training may test the power of a Normal School notebook. 2. That the forty-five remaining seniors yclept Senior I and II shall be kept busy at the Normal School with: a. Such educational toys as will best develop their senses. b. Such a gradual approach to science as will make the problem of Why a chicken flies over a fence self evident. c. Such study of the world ' s history as will result in a historical back- ground full of local color. A tally notebook may be a feature of the fore- ground. d. Such an analysis of the hygienic effects of tobacco and alcohol as will cause the ostracism of My Lady Nicotine and My Lord Douglas of Dunkirk-on-the-Rye. e. Such an acquaintance with Poe, Coleridge, and others as will warn them never to enter on a literary career. f. Such a training in music and gymnastics as will prove that the only way to secure atention is to tap twice. g. Such an understanding of the fact that geography is the response of man to his environment as will explain conclusively the fact that the girls spend so much time gazing out of the windows. 3. It is further declared that on February twelfth, Senior III shall return from their wanderings, to complete their study of the above-named subjects, while Senior I and II, in their turn, shall set forth on the quest of an ideal prog- ress book. Signed and Sealed, THE FACULTY. The above bill has since taken effect, as was manifested by the General Assembly yesterday. Respectfully submitted, ANNIE BARRY, Secretary. Are there any omissions or corrections? Is my report accepted? Class: Yes, thank you. Chairman: I believe the assignment for today is a general review. Chorus: Madam Chairman! Chairman: I believe Miss Roemer spoke fifth. 1917 The ALPHA 65 Miss Roemer: I only wanted to remind the girls that conservation of energy is essential, since dancing is to follow; I hope none will be guilty of such base treachery as to roll an unnecessary r. Furthermore, I hope vou have practiced with your partners. May we have the customary preliminaries? Class: A, e, i, o, u. Miss Driscoll: I know of a device which can improve the tone of this lesson. If you will practice absolute relaxation, so — (demonstration takes place) you will see how important proper jaw movement is to a teacher. Miss Kirby: Good, Miss Driscoll; that wi 1 make your speech much more free, and (you may take this down, girls) I have always held that freedom of speech is as vital in history as freedom of the press. Miss Roemer: Speaking of the press reminds me of a little mechanism I have been constructing. It can train any victim to read along any line; from the top down; from the bottom up; or from either side to the other. A very free press, I assure you. If there is any question, I would advise you to read James for an hour. He will silence your doubts, and all other mental activity. Miss Roche: I hope you will remember that I am averse to such mental dis- cipline: I have always aimed to impress upon you that all problems should be practical. Another case like that of Alice must never happen. Any child that goes through school without knowing that a loaf divided by a knife is bread and butter, or that a bone taken from a dog leaves his temper, is living proof that you have not done your duty. Remember that the four fundamental operations of the nation depend upon you. Miss Byrne: Another bit of advice I came across in my notes when reviewing for this occasion: Pay no at tention to those who tell you to begin at the bottom and work your way up; it is much more artistic in teaching to begin at the center and work your way out. It will add color to your lives. Miss Driscoll: Obviously speaking, the ensemble would be much better? Miss Rhilinger: I, too, have a bit of advice. Minimize the essentials, espe- cially in geography. It is not necessary to be able to locate all the capes, bays, rivers, and capitals. Forty-three of each are sufficient. Miss Anderson: In this respect, too, teachers should be more lenient. When primary school children have studied the chicken enough to know its method of locomotion, the principles involved in its flying, the process of its diges- tion, and the fact that it has ears, the work is done. Do not try to teach more, but rather study the importance of a chicken ' s feathers yourselves. Miss Byrne: In France that is a subject of very great importance. Here girls do not know the art of dress. Soon you will be termed miserable old maids. Observe me; do as I do, and you will always be able to take pleasure in your birthday cake. Miss White: Sorry as I am to contradict, I speak from long experience with Hough and Sedgwick, personal inspection, and food stuffs, when I say that neither French pastry nor French heels are aids to health or beauty. If you will allow me to trace the impulse from the afferent fibres of the left toe, to the brain, which through its efferent nerves stimulates the building of a pyramid, you will see my meaning. Miss Roche: Very clearly elucidated. The manipulation of such a difficult problem on pyramids is distinctly to your credit in geometry. Miss Sheehan: Hands to tell me how much credit we should allow her. Miss Kirby: All those in favor of giving Miss White three tallies, please signify in the usual way. (They signify.) Good! It was a very dramatic recital. 66 The ALPHA 1917 Miss Outwater: I should like to say that the value of dramatic expression is distinctly undervalued in our schools. The little dramas of children ' s lives should not be restrained. Let them have free expression for their thoughts and feelings. However, if they become too violent, you can choose arbitrary or retributive punishment to administer. Miss Driscoll: Perhaps we can show you another way of quieting them. Set the dramatic expression to music, so (class sings All for Baby ). Miss Roemer: What pleases me is that the president should co-operate with our history. It ' s my principle of education that all should be socially efficient. Miss Kirby: It always has been mine. Just a few days ago, the British Museum, on my suggestion, decided to send us the Elgin marbles. That ' s co-operation. All one needs is the courage to ask. Miss Sheehan: And I hope the proper English. If you must correct, do so in red ink. Listen to this beautiful example: (reads.) Miss Rhilinger: Splendid organization. Ladies, remember that in a special topic, organization is the first law. Miss White: Sister, did you say that order is the first law of the land? It is. The importance of having your tools correctly arranged cannot be measured. Miss Rosenauer: Perhaps, madam, you haven ' t heard of the Cepartment for Educational Investigation and Measurement? There ' s nothing in any way, shape, or manner we can ' t measure. Miss White: Perhaps you could tell them a good way of measuring children ' s desks? It would improve the children ' s posture and the janitors ' tempers. Miss Rosenauer: I tell you, girls, there ' s nothing like gardening for t hat. It correlates with everything. Here my boys have made the yardsticks — to measure the lettuce roots, you know, — and now all one has to do is use them to measure the seats. Perfectly immense, you know; all you need is the garden, and I ' ll furnish the seeds. Miss Kirby: What a wonderful teacher history is! But we shall have to stop; it ' s almost lunch-time. If you will put your notes aside, we will take Test No. II. Miss White: May we have the usual bits of advice? Girls in Succession: 1. Sit back in your seats with an angle of 90 degrees at the knee. 2. Don ' t face the light. 3. Leave good margins. 4. Don ' t drop your head — it ' s not advisable in tests. 5. Be brief. 6. Organize. 7. Avoid unnecessary mistakes. 8. Remember the principles of good design. Miss Murphy: Ready — 1, 2, 3. (Class takes position for penmanship.) Round, round, round — Miss Rosenauer: In this testing we shall use, etc. Miss Kirby: Write for 25 seconds on the Correlation between an Egyptian mummy and the landing of the Mayflower. Miss Barry: O, girls, I might say that the pay of teachers for next year has received a munificent increase. You will get ten bread tickets per month. The ALPHA 1917 Last Will And Testament C |0 H|rE, the sorrowing, solemn, sad, silent, sage Seniors of the Boston Normal lllj|PF| School, being in a fairly sound and disposing mind (for proof see Fre- ' ' quency Table No. 5462), revoke all other wills previously made by us and in Palmer writing do push and pull up our last will and testament as follows: To our heirs and assigns, the Juniors, we do give, devise, and bequeath, during good behavior — FIRST. The coveted honor of being Seniors in one of the best Normal Schools on Huntington Avenue. May they live (all of us managed to) and prosper (some of us didn ' t)! And may the gratification occasioned by this honor cause no dissatisfaction with the size of the hat space in the lockers! SECOND. We leave them an easy chance to make a better book than this one next year as they have such a model before them. May it one day occupy its proper place in immortal English literature! THIRD. We leave them from the depths of our own sad experience this motto: Cheer up! The worst is yet to come! To our heirs and assigns, the Freshmen, we leave valuable advice, the thing we have received the most of and the very thing they stand most in need of, as follows: FIRST. Don ' t try to get through the Normal School on good intentions. Remember what kind of paving stones they make. SECOND. Don ' t slip, don ' t slide, don ' t jump, don ' t glide. Remember — Queen Louise. THIRD. Don ' t push and shove in your attempt to obtain sustenance. Remember — Age before beauty. FOURTH. Don ' t shout and scream. Remember — Children should be seen and not heard. And also to the above-mentioned Freshmen we leave in the interests of safety-first a slogan which we charge them to love, honor, and obey: Watch Your Step! We recommend that said slogan be duly posted at all points of danger, to wit: — the study hall, the gymnasium, the front stairs. 1917 The ALPHA 69 It has long been our ambition to leave our dear heirs and assigns various personal effects as tokens of our esteem. What we had to begin with, however, is in most cases no more. It has gone by the method of painful extraction. Some few private bequests are hereby distributed: 1. Helen Tobin leaves to some up-and-coming Junior the position of head of the Found Department for lost books. 2. Helen Maxwell leaves to the entire school a new book for our library entitled, How To Grow Thin Without Dieting. Guaranteed harmless (look at Helen). 3. If Ponce de Leon will apply to Ruth Byrne, she will give him explicit directions to the real, only, and original fountain of youth. If you are interested, you might search the tractless wilds of Tremont Street any day at five o ' clock. 4. Annie Ducey leaves the perfect formula for health, wealth, and beauty — an apple a day. 5. Mary Milliken leaves to Dorothy Lyons the honor of now being the only student related to the faculty past or present — also the slogan, Look before you leap. 7. Rita Sullivan would like to leave the care of her little sister to anyone willing to undertake so tremendous a responsibility. Experience, says Rita, is the first requisite. 8. Our baseball fan, Marjorie Out-Fielder, leaves her little green book admitting the elect to Braves Field to Marguerite Maloney, with the advice to use it well and not to spare her voice. We hereby appoint Michael J. Crowley, executor of our last will and testa- ment in view of all he has done for us. And then appeared the under-signed witnesses and did testify that the Seniors were as sane as could possibly be expected on this the twenty-second day of June, year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and seventeen, and hereunto set their hand and seal. Witnesses: Class of 1917. A. B. Collins, Louise E. Mooney. Louis Lanning, O. P. Daniels. P R(MC V 72 The ALPHA 1917 Class Prophecy kHILE lazily lounged in green meadows I lay, in that beautiful, bountiful month we call May, not a sound to disturb me from o ' er dale or dell, a sleep, oh, so soothingly, soon o ' er me fell. I was suddenly seized, and suddenly whirled, and suddenly flew like a bird round the world. As down- ward I dropped at the close of the day, I was seized with surprise when I heard someone say, How do y ' do? How are you? Have you come here to stay, or during your travels, perchance, passed this way? Her voice and her sunny smile soon made me see the speaker, Miss Kirby, as true as can be. Where am I? I quivered. In China, quoth she. A calmness o ' ercame me in her company. You ' ll know, she said, soon what my presence implies; I ' ve a matter to tell that will open your eyes. She brought me a book, of her own work, I ween, in which was a list of the Class of ' 17. For years and for years, with patience, of course, she had gathered her facts from reliable source. The name of the book was The Fortune and Fate of Every and Each Beloved Classmate. Have patience, dear reader, with my doggerel verse, for the facts of the book you ' ll find better, not worse. Miss Anderson, teaching, you first may descry, Both Latin and French in the South Boston High. Miss Ashton, a worker, whose wonderful grit The Camp Fire Maidens enjoy every bit. Miss Barry, a seamstress of wondrous renown, Whose work may be seen in the windows in town. Miss Benson, — she married a banker benign, And lives in a mansion most sumptuous and fine. Miss Brennan, still teaching, — poor soul, ' twas her lot; She ' d have greeted the prospect with Perish the tho ' t! Miss Burke, wonderful teacher, was robbed of her art By falling a victim to Dan Cupid ' s dart. Miss Burns, deep in science, so wise, I infer, That Darwin, if living, would seek aid of her. Miss Byrne was allured by the spotlight ' s bright glow And is now tripping lightly the fantastic toe. Miss Carey, whose writing was so superfine Mr. Palmer implored her to follow that line. Miss Carangelo traveled abroad, I have heard, But she writes that in Boston to teach she preferred. Miss Cohen, so keen in psychology found, Was invited to teach in a college renowned. Miss Craig, an historian, whose book is so fine That the lives of our forefathers ever will shine. Miss Davis, to whom the Red Cross appealed, Married a soldier she nursed on the f.eld. Miss Doherty ' s book — if one may trust the tale — Through her agent, Miss Day, has a very wide sale. Miss Driscoll, a clever voice artist, they say, May be seen to demonstrate for Mr. O ' Shea. 1917 The ALPHA Miss Ducey, a teacher of hygiene, would say- That apples are known to keep doctors away. Miss Dullea found athletics an interesting line; Read the Globe and the Post, for her columns are fine. Miss Faul has just finished the plans for a car, With Miss Ford ' s able help, and they say it ' s a star. Miss Goff, as I tho ' t, was teaching last May, But from recent reports, she is now Mrs. Gray. Miss Agnes Golden, as good as her name, Sells the finest of clothes to the wealthiest dame. W.nifred Golden, a wonderful cook, Has printed her recipes all in one book. Miss Gordon ' s new theatre, to which you should go, Always offers its patrons a very fine show. Miss Graham just opened a bakery last year, And her bread is as good as a tonic, I hear. Miss Hanson, with courage and ardor galore, Is teaching the natives in far Singapore. Miss Hegarty turned her attention, I guess, From teaching to gardening, with brill ant success. Miss Hughes, the songbird, will favor us all In the opera called Carmen, which comes here next fall. Misses Keating and Kelley found out, so they say, How to teach mathematics an interesting way. Miss Kenney, who now signs her name Mrs. Drew, Is just now residing on Fifth Avenue. Miss Kindred is living on royalties made By writing some fables which rival George Ade. Miss Leary, by writing, has proved very well To housewives the way to reduce H. C. L. Miss Lorway, while traveling in Tennessee fair, Met a young farmer, and now she lives there. Miss Maxwell just lately has donned cap and gown, And now is the cleverest lawyer in town. Miss May, when last seen, was teaching with zest, A handful of natives in far Budapest. Miss McBride has just married a dentist named Keith, Who invented a new composition for teeth. Miss McCabe is a milliner in festive Paree, Whose name is the last word in fashion ' s decree. Misses McGowan, McGoldrick to whom you should go When selecting a text book for high grade or low. Miss Mclntyre ' s paintings of landscapes and trees May be seen on the walls of our art galleries. Miss Milliken teaches gymnastics, they say That her pupils improve in their posture each day. Miss Mulligan taught in the high school, I heard, But, it seems, kindergarten she really preferred. Miss Murphy, the Lady Macbeth of the stage, Whenever in town is always the rage. Miss Murray taught Spanish for five years or more, And then was betrothed to a Toreador. Miss Nolan is teaching, and history ' s her line; The note books her children can make are divine. 74 The ALPHA 1917 Misses O ' Brien and Mooney will show you the way To grow slender or stout in the course of a day. May O ' Brien, the greatest success of the screen, Is always a favorite wherever she ' s seen. Miss Outwater, model for hat, cloak, or gown, Could accomplish a sale to the tightest in town. Miss Prendergast, erst an intelligent reader, Now a library expert wherever they need her. Miss Rafferty ' s school, with its movable roof, Is a wonder. If doubtful, go see it, for proof. Miss Rhilinger, last seen in yeoman ' s array, Became wife of a noted young captain last May. Miss Roche is so clever at teaching design, That she ' s second to none in her own chosen line. Miss Roemer (I think this is interesting news) To teach you piano would never refuse. Miss Rosenauer ' s pamphlets on health are so fine I foresee that the medical trade will decline. Miss Sarjeant is teaching. Her watchword each day Is Success for the nonnes, as Chaucer would say. Miss Scanlon was married while teaching in Lynn — To lose such a teacher was really a sin. Miss Scully, I heard, and I think it is so, Is teaching geography in Tokio. Miss Sheehan, who sits in the House, so sedate, Was sent there to represent Montana State. Miss Stapleton, gentle and helpful as ever, Is now a school-nurse and, of course, is quite clever. Miss Sullivan, Helen, a buyer of lace, The tiniest flaw in the fabric can trace. Miss Sullivan, Margaret, a teacher most bright, Who has for her principal, Agnes G. White. Miss Sullivan, Rita, a doctor, — she ' s one, Who cures every illness found under the sun. Miss Tanck, who would follow gymnastics, we knew, Will visit your playground to supervise you. Miss Tobin, a Judge, whose decisions so bold Are changed not by begging, entreaties, nor gold. Miss Vernon, a playwright, now as of yore, Has won popularity from shore to shore. Miss Williams, a teacher of reading is she, Who never allows you to slight the last d . Thus the book ends, and it shows very well the fortune and fate that our classmates befell. But, Miss Kirby, said I, though you ' ve left out your name, you have proved you ' re a poet entitled to fame. Her answer I lost, for the wind rose again, picked me up, and I soared over mountain and plain. Such rapture can ' t last, I regretfully tho ' t, and awoke where I slept, in the very same spot. Agnes G. Brennan. 1917 The ALPHA 75 Oration Hf( WHO am about to die salute you. Certain members of this class, who jl have the upper hand, and who have a grudge against me, have com- manded me to deliver a humorous oration. Have you ever tried to be funny under compulsion? If you have not, take it from one who knows that it is a stupendous task, and the results are pathetic. My time is limited, and I must be funny. I realize it. I rack my brains feverishly for an inspiration, but a vast horde of little glooms is marshalled around me. I see the world darkly, as through smoked glasses. Wit is a peculiar thing. You can ' t command it. It is something bright thought of after the guests have departed, as you may realize if you have ever been struck dumb by a brilliant guest. I don ' t know why I was chosen for this task. It is a heroic one, and al- though fat people are usually good-natured, the heroic is hardly in their line. Where shall I get an inspiration? I cried, and some wise person in answer to my cry told me to take a notebook and pencil with me and jot down anything that even vaguely suggested the humorous. All day long I clutched my note- book and pencil, but the book is still blank. Oh, the pathos of the situation! Everything was against me! Of course I expected Miss Cleaves to be funny; but special topics are going on, and Miss Cleaves doesn ' t talk. I must make you laugh. Do I realize how the comedian feels when his joke doesn ' t get over ? I do. He and I are kindred spirits. Do you remember how you used to feel when they dragged you into the parlor as a child and made you recite that little thing about Mary and her lamb? Then pity me now. I feel like that lamb being led to slaughter. Blithely they say to me, Write on the high cost of living. Let me tell you that the high cost of living as a humorous subject isn ' t all that it ' s reputed to be. Of course it may have seemed so to Queen Elizabeth when, with three thousand gorgeous gowns hanging in her royal wardrobe, she issued a proclama- tion warning her subjects against extravagance in dress. (Many and rare were the jewels in her crown, but consistency was not one of them.) Of course all John D. Rockefeller has to do when he wants another million is to stop at a nickel-in-the-slot ' phone on his way to play golf and tell the boys down in Wall Street to make it for him. No doubt he sees humor in the high cost of living. For most of us, however, the subject is very serious. We can ' t escape it, try as we will. For instance, we all feel that while clothes do not make the girl, they are of great assistance to her in expressing herself; so we have been spending many weary hours looking for the best mode of expressing ourselves on class- day. Perhaps you saw the dress you wanted in Slattery ' s window. You hung over it, planning how you could manage to get it, when along came a member of the order of Wet Blanket Throwers. She grasped you by the arm and whis- pered tragically that yeast cakes had gone up to three cents. Were you and your hopes properly dampened? They must have been. After such an ex- perience perhaps you wander into St. Clair ' s. Haughtily, for you have re- covered your composure, you give your order, All chocolate, with nuts, and you hand the girl a ten cent check. With a sweet smile she says, Nuts are five cents extra now. Oh! you say — Well, I don ' t care about them anyhow. I ' ll have plain chocolate. 76 The ALPHA 1917 In the car going home, you expect to find relief from these harrowing ex- periences. You let your thoughts wander to next year when you will be earning a salary, and when such trifles need not bother you. I hate to dash your hopes, but that two dollars a day doesn ' t loom very large to me; and remember that rainy days will come and holidays, too, and on such days we add nothing to our bank accounts. Speaking of next year makes me think of what is expected of us in our pro- fession, and the word Efficiency flashes into my mind. The poor old world is being speeded up by that slogan. It has hit the teaching profession, too, and we have our Department of Investigation and Measurement. What do they investigate? Everything, — even our most secret thoughts, words, and actions. They especially enjoy investigating what we have done, how much of it we have done, and how we did it. What do they measure? They measure results. They measure Johnnie ' s ability to add, subtract, multiply, and di- vide; to read silently, to read aloud; to spell, to write, to write compositions. In fact everything that can possibly be measured is measured. What does all this mean to us? It means that we are going to be so busy that no longer shall we heed the call of the fountain of youth on Tremont Street. We shall not have time to eat at all. The germ of a great idea has just struck me! Why use all the time given us to eat our lunch in vulgar eating? Why not swallow a tablet of food essence and devote all the time that we have saved, to draw- ing graphs and making frequency tables for the department? My friends in the profession no longer eat at noon, for they must save time. One munches a bar of chocolates as she works; another needs only a glass of water and a date to keep alive the spark of life. I question whether I have two friends left who would recognize a real meal at noon if they saw it. They are absolutely in love with their graphs and figures. Just think what we are coming to ! Beware that you do not become a pompous five-foot measuring stick. I am a healthy- looking specimen now, but I feel that I am not long for this sphere. Efficiency takes hold of me. That may strike you as being funny, but it is no joke for me. I think I had better not try to wrench any humor from the other topics of the day. I might fail. However, I have given my oration and with the im- mortal Shakespeare I can say, A poor thing but mine own. However, hav- ing warned you in the beginning that this oration was to be humorous, I dare you not to laugh. You may not have seen it, but perhaps the wit was so subtle that it was over your head. In that case cover up your ignorance. The easiest way to do it is to laugh . Remember that it is better to laugh at a joke you don ' t understand than to weep over the efforts of your friend to explain it. Dorothy M. O ' Brien. 1917 The ALPHA 77 Class Ode To Our School I We have heard your sweet voice, we have walked in your ways, We have answered your beckoning calls; We have sought for the truth for a thousand long days We have found it entrenched in your halls. We have followed the path you so carefully laid To the realm of a child ' s eager mind; You have lifted the haze that our ignorance made; Through you we have ceased to be blind. II ' Tis a path we shall tread many times, Mother dear, Unafraid, though alone on the road, For the smiles of the children shall banish all fear, And lighten the weight of the load. To your well-beloved motto of service and love, Engraved on our hearts, — there to stay, In the steps of The Teacher, with strength from above, May we strive to pay homage alway. Katherine G. Vernon. 78 The ALPHA 1917 Loyalty TfiT OYALTY is a word which might well be likened to a walnut, — it j) contains much meat. The word is full of significance; there is much to be gained by a little thought of its full meaning. Webster says that a person is loyal when he is faithful in allegiance to his country ; when he is true to his plighted faith or duty. This being Class Day, let us limit the mean- ing to faithfulness in allegiance to one ' s Alma Mater ; true to one ' s plighted faith to one ' s profession. This definition of Loyalty has a four-fold meaning: — loyalty to the Boston Normal School; loyalty to the Class of 1917; loyalty to the Teaching Profession; loyalty to the School Chi dren of Boston. We hav; each and every one of us elected to attend this school. Many of us long cherished the ambition to sit in the study-hall and to be Normal School students. Others pondered for some few days or weeks and finally decided on teaching as a profession. Nevertheless, we have all satisfied our desires. We have spent three fruitful years here, and I do not know a girl who has not gained some power in some direction, through her work, in that time. A great part of this progress is due to the splendid corps of teachers under whom we have studied. The highest ideals of honor, steadfastness, earnestness, and all the other qualities which contribute to the making of a fine character have been exemplified. Every- thing that could possibly be done for a group of girls in training for a profession as great as ours, has been done. The only way to show gratitude for this gift, and it is a gift, is by our faithful allegiance to the school. Always remember that this school gave us in a large measure the equipment we possess, and for that we must be grateful. As a class, it has been a pleasure to work with you and for you. Only so long as we are generously appreciative of one another will it be possible for us to stand together. I think that I shall not have to ask a second time that you re- main loyal to 1917. Today is the last time that we sit together as the Senior Class September will find us in the rank and file of the teaching corps of the city. We go into schools whose principles of action are already well established. These prin- ciples, founded, as they are, on personal experience, are sincere expressions of belief. We may not always agree with them, we may even feel like reconstruct- ing them, but remember, girls, it is always the inexperienced who see the most flaws in established principles. In some way, we often get exaggerated opinions of our own capabilities and, therefore, interpret the entire system by our meagre knowledge. Criticism, then, is a thing for us to use sparingly, if at all. In no other way can we be faithful in allegiance to our school, for our school has taught us to be broad-minded, and extreme self-satisfaction arises only in a nar- row mind. Again, if we are true to our chosen profession, we shall be loyal to each and every individual in that profession. Lawyers, doctors, worthy members of any great profession, do not criticise each other, — it is not professional. Some teachers, I am sorry to admit, do. We, as the Class of 1917, should co-operate with each other and thereby be loyal to the entire teaching profession. 1917 The ALPHA 79 We go into the schools of Boston in September. Each of us has cherished the ambition to have a class and class-room of her own. Yet how many of us have thought of the individuals who will go to make up that class? The city has devoted a great deal of money to our training. Her real object is to train an efficient corps of people who will give the younger generation all the ideals, ambitions, and equipment necessary to produce the finest citizen body in the world. She places confidence in each girl to whom she gives a teacher ' s certificate, and we are bound to respect that confidence. But what has this to do with loyalty to the school children? I answer that by telling you what you already know through experience: — a boy works ten times harder when he knows that you trust him. I know an elementary teacher who refuses to listen to the reputations of her pupils. She says, The boys come to me with a clean sheet, and they know it, cr are made to know it. The result is that the other teachers in the building marvel at the trans- formation, as they call it. In turn, this same teacher never hands on a reputa- tion with a pupil. This may surprise some of you who feel that you ought to know the difficult spots in the class, but give this teacher ' s way a trial in your first class, and see whether or not my statement is true. The other thing that you can do is to give the very best there is in you, and that is a great deal, to your work. Work in this spirit for a year, and, at this time next June, you will feel amply repaid for your efforts. If you do all these things, you will be faithful in allegiance to your school and true to your plighted faith to your profession. Marguerite G. Sullivan, Vice-President. INFORMATION 82 The ALPHA 1917 Who ' s Who In The Class Of 1917 Best Dressed Ruth I. Byrne Edwin a M. Goff Grace A. Murray Best Looking Louise E. Mooney Gertrude C. Roemer Marjorie H. Outwater Best Natured Mary E. Mulligan Catherine R. Day Dorothy M. O ' Brien Best Singer Marjorie H. Outwater Mary G. Hughes Louise K. Faul Brightest Katherine G. Vernon Elizabeth F. Sarjeant Agnes G. White Best All Around Eileen A. Roche Catherine R. Day Abigail F. Burke Busiest Marguerite G. Sullivan Ann M. Williams Eileen A. Roche Least Appreciated Clarice H. McIntyre Elizabeth F. Sarjeant Mary M. Kirby Most Affectionate Mary E. Milliken Dorothy M. G. Kenney Katherine G. Vernon Most Athletic Anastasia Ford Eileen A. Roche Marguerite G. Sullivan Most Capable Mary M. Kirby Eileen A. Roche Marguerite G. Sullivan 1917 The ALPHA 83 Most Dignified Ruth I. Byrne Marion E. Rafferty Helen M. Tanck Most Original Katherine G. Vernon Mary M. Kirby Dorothy Rosenauer Most Popular Agnes G. White Marguerite G. Sullivan An astasia Ford Most Promising Katherine G. Vernon Mary M. Kirby May A. O ' Brien Most Respected Agnes G. White Eileen A. Roche Helen M. Tanck Most Studious Helen M. Nolan Margaret P. Sullivan Ruth I. Byrne Most Tactful Agnes G. White Abigail F. Burke Dorothy M. O ' Brien Most Useful Marguerite G. Sullivan Katherine G. Vernon Helen E. Max-well Most Versatile Mary M. Kirby Katherine G. Vernon Agnes G. Brennan Neatest Hilda L. Anderson J. Alice Driscoll Frances M. Murphy Quietest Katherine C. Burns Gertrude L. Kindred Grace A. Murray Wittiest Constance McBride Dorothy Rosenauer Agnes G. Brennan 84 The ALPHA 1917 Trusting To Luck 1. Rushing to the lunch counter without a supply of the desired medium of exchange. 2. Taking the car which passes our center of learning about 8.59 A.M. 3. Clothing Joan of Arc with 1917 model garments. 4. Becoming so much interested in a volume from the B. N. S. Library that you keep it over the time limit. 5. Allowing your thoughts free expression between 9 and 9.06 in the Hall. 6. Practicing mif-fim-ip-pim-if-fim, or whipperty, whopperty, at the eleventh hour. 7. Taking the midyears or finals so lightly as not to cram for them. 8 Taking inquisitive children for a bird walk in the spring. 9. Trusting that your turn for a special topic is near the end of the list. Leonore F. Davis. The ALPHA 85 What ' s in a Name ' ;00D AFTERNOON, Miss Smith. May I speak with you for a few moments? Miss Smith was seated at her desk, correcting a pile of Courtis Test papers which she did not wish to take home. She was just getting the method of finding the median speed and accuracy when she was interrupted by the above words. She glanced up. A book agent, surely, she thought, as she noticed his neat appearance, pleasant smile, and polite man- ner. I am very busy, she said, and must get this work done before I- go home. What did you wish to speak to me about? That was enough ; out came a huge book. I will not keep you very long, but I am sure you would like to glance at this book. He gave her no time to answer, but immediately began describing the many uses to which she could put the book. There is not a question which can come up in a teacher ' s work, for which she cannot find an answer in this book. There is a department devoted to geog- raphy, one to drawing, and one to each of the other numerous subjects of the school curriculum; there is a section devoted to mottoes every child should know and keep; all the modern means of transportation are described and explained in a section of their own; the many types of personalities are accounted for; and there are many more points of value and interest to a teacher. Now look here! Under ' Science, ' for instance, we have the treatment of Burns. And here [turning the leaves] I come to Day. ' Day is always bright and sunny if you will only make it so. ' And here we have, ' May is always bright and fair. She is the dawn of spring and the hope of summer. With her appear the first flowers of the year. ' And we could go on, if you only had time, and find just as helpful knowledge in all the many branches of science. Some day you might wish a story to tell the children. Here you will find numer ous ones all recommended by specialists in the study of literature. This one the children love, ' How Dorothy rose an hour ( Rosenauer) early to get to school on time. ' Our history department is right up to date. We have a very vivid descrip- tion of the last election and the fate of Hughes. Here we have, ' A Sergeant at arms is in great demand these days ' ; and following it are all the reasons. In our drawing section we give the meanings of all the colors in order that the children may have something behind the using of a color in a given piece of work. For instance, — some child decides he wants a part of his drawing White. You can let him come here and he will read, ' White is for purity, constancy, and loveliness. Everyone likes white, ' etc. A child might be going to paint the sun Golden; h e would come here and read, ' Golden always stands for power; it is symbolic of light-heartedness and gayety. ' He would then see that because the sun is powerful it is appropriate to paint it golden. Our geography department is based on the latest courses of study used in the Boston Schools. We give very realistic illustrations, which every child can understand. ' Why are there no rivers on a desert? ' you ask. This ques- 86 The ALPHA 1917 tion is answered in this way, ' No one can fill a Tanck with Outwater; therefore as there is no water on the desert, there can be no rivers there, ' etc. Boys are nearly all interested in automobiles. As a reward for good work, you might allow them to read from this book about autos. They will be getting help in science, for the mechanism of every car is fully described. Here is the old Ford. All her good points are enumerated, and here we have the Max- well. It would be helping the boys in more ways than one to know these, for who can tell when ' they may own one of them? Here ' s a page of well-tried cooking recipes. Graham flour is so nutritious that you should not turn over the page without reading and testing this recipe for graham muffins. Ducey it and try it. Here are mottoes every child should know and follow: ' Do not Dullea. ' ' Never Faul if you can help it; But if you do, start up again. ' ' Kindred are most desirable. They usually lead to Comfort. ' In your class you are sure to meet queer personalities. Here ' s where you go for explanation; for instance, ' Roemers are hard to account for. They are never settled and always changing their minds. It is thought that they were born under some very changeable planet. ' You must go? I did want to call your attention to our Billie Burke, who is as popular with us as the actress Billie Burke is with her patrons. You don ' t feel able to get a copy? You will be sorry, I am sure. I must see the principal. Perhaps he would get one for the school. Thank you for your pa- tient attention. I am sorry to have interrupted. Good day. And he was gone. Marjorie F. Keating. GROUPS, CLASS OF 1917 1. The Lefty Tyler of the Class of 1917. 4. The Viola and Vivian of the Class of 191 7. 2. Girls who have lost their hearts in B.N.S. 5. The shining light of history. Class of 1917. 3. The Houdini of the Class of 1917. 6. The girls who finished Palmer in one year. 7 . The homely girl of the Class of 1 9 1 7. The ALPHA 1917 L lmencks There was a fine teacher of fact, Who was always so very exact, In the lunch-room one noon, Asked, May I have a spoon? With you? smiled the rhaid, with rare tact. An embryo actress, named May, In the lab. was rehearsing a play; Op ' d a door with all speed, For great haste was the need ; But, ye gods! A bone-frame blocked her way. Frances M. Murphy 1917 The ALPHA 89 Jok es Do you remember the day when : Miss Weeks caught us painting our faces with red chalk in the Freshman dressing room? May O ' Brien imitated the way Dr. Scott handled his glasses, and got caught ? Mr. Crowley, while washing windows, taught some of the girls Roman numerals up to fifty in the Graduates ' Room? One i, one; two i ' s, two; three i ' s three; i v, four, etc. Agnes White interpreted the last moments of Cassius in the reception room for the benefit of several members of the 1917 class and one member of the faculty? Ruth Byrne played opposite Mr. Vroom in The Taming of the Shrew ? Mr. Milliken and Mary tried to find a common ancestor? Mr. Crowley, Mr. Vroom, Miss Williams, and our Junior class got ready for the Shakespeare Festival in the gym.? Louise Mooney gave vent to her indignation at the world in general and Investigation and Measurement in particular? Helen Maxwell wrote on the history board?- Introduction of gas: Dr. Johnson, Shelley, Byron, Wordsworth, Keats. Helen E. Maxwell. 90 The ALPHA 1917 Things Yet To Be Seen 1. Test papers all written in Palmer. 2. Holidays proving a most troublesome interruption in our work. 3. Idleness a word not included in our vocabulary. 4. Notes for absence and tardiness placed in the proper place at the proper time. 5. Granted, — a week ' s vacation after midyears. 6. Soft whispers all that could be heard in the study-hall during lunch period. 7. Young teachers allowed to teach, unsupervised. 8. Every student sitting in his seat as the nine o ' clock bell rings. 9. The teachers overwhelmed with the brilliancy and cleverness of the -■ class this year. 10. Talking in the study-hall during study periods an evil which all have avoided this year. 11. One more year added to our course, making us the happiest of mortals. 12. Borrowed tools always returned. 13. Every desk and notebook a model of neatness and order. 14. Special topics a joy forever. 15. Examinations the great delight of our work. 16. Efficient in every line, a phrase properly describing all of us seventy, who receive our degrees of S. M. in June. 17. Nothing to be learned in the teaching profession. Ann M. Williams. ES2 92 The ALPHA 1917 Athletics SWTHLETICS! Ah, yes! We carry the banner, — at least we are willing sZJ to do so. Did you ever see us in our gymnasium suits? Well, we present ™ a great variety in size, — some big and some little; so we are ready to challenge any team, — in a baseball game especially. The game is ours before we begin. ' ifGroans from the girls.) Anyway, give us credit for having that degree of courage. Even if we were beaten by the Freshmen, no one can deny that we had a good pitcher — left-handed Billie Burke, at that; and our catcher, Rita Sullivan (who was also our captain), knows how to make fine mo- tions that mean high ball or low ball. The other members of the team didn ' t play more than twice in the same place, — but, in spite of that, we beat the Juniors. Hooray for the Senior baseball team! say I. Yes, I do admit that baseball against the Freshmen was not a success, but when it comes to schlag ball, running game;-, or captain ball, we refuse to re- main in the background. Watch Katherine Vernon in a four-post relay race. Why, she runs so fast that she really looks like a fence post that you pass when you are in a train traveling sixty miles an hour. Captain ball! Do you remember the game at the gymnasium exhibition last year? Our girls were right on top at the finish! If a girl fumbled in throwing, or some girl was just where she shouldn ' t be, there was Eileen Roche, who, with a high jump, caught and hugged that ball just one tenth of a second, — then slipped it to Marjorie Outwater, our efficient captain. Oh! that was a great game! And we can do it again, too! Are you looking for the very best for your basket ball team? Take Anna Ford and Mary Kirby, — and it will take a good one to play against Willa Ash- ton. You will never regret your choice. Never forget who won the gym meet, May 12, 1916. If you should forget, you need only ask a member of the Senior Class. Then all together you will hear the Seniors say, We are it! Hooray for the athletic team of the Seniors of 1917! Ann M. Williams. FRESHMAN BASEBALL TEAM JUNIOR BASEBALL TEAM 94 The A LPHA 1917 FRESHMAN BASEBALL TEAM Florence C. Breen 1st base Catherine V. Daley 2nd base Margaret R. Durant catcher Juli a V. Foley 3rd base Carolyn R. Hedstrom right field Marion C. Gilman center field Alice F. M agner pitcher Katherine M. Stroup left field K athryn M ahoney shortstop Rosalie C. Simpson outfield J JUNIOR BASEBALL TEAM Marguerite F. M aloney captain and pitcher Gertrude C. Mellen catcher Mabel I. Cormack 1st base Elsie M. Eckm an 2nd base Anna C. Hughes 3rd base Mary E. Lawlor right field Margaret M. Welch left field Mary M. Tierney shortstop 7tT HE Senior Athletic picture was not clear enough Us to be put into the book. That, however, does not hinder our athletic ability. 96 The ALPHA 1917 With Apologies To Longfellow Then the little Normal maiden Learned the ways of each department, Learned their names and all their secrets, How they knew the minds of children, Why their methods should be followed, Talked in class when she was called on, Cried, The faculty is most learned. Subjects, too, she learned to master, Learned their names and all their secrets, How a neuron functions normally, What the Greeks kept in their vases, How a city grows so large When two triangles coincided, Talked of them to all who listened, Correlated all together. Agnes G. White. Hcknotolebgments T HE Alpha Board wishes to thank the members ■ of the faculty who have assisted us in our first effort to publish a year book. We are extremely grate- ful to Mr. Boyden for his wise advice and timely aid. To Miss Katharine Shute we wish to express our appre- ciation of her criticism of our manuscript. To the Fresh- men and Juniors we owe more than a word of thanks for their co-operation, which was indispensable to the success of the book. Last but not least we extend our thanks to the Seniors, who responded immediately and worked with a will when asked to do their bit for our School Year Book. THE EDITORS. THE cm 102 The ALPHA 1917 So Nice and Fresh and Cool A Vassar girl, writing home, said : We are going to have a Hallowe ' en spread here Friday night, and Orange Jell-O is to be served for the dessert. Jell- is so different from fudge and gingersnaps and the other things we eat all the time — so nice and fresh and cool to relieve the monotony. There are seven pure fruit flavors of Jell-0 : Strawberry, Raspberry, Lemon, Orange, Cherry, Peach, Chocolate. Each 10 cents at any gro- cer ' s. Little folders in Jell-0 packages contain all the instructions anyone needs in making the made-in-a-minute Jell-0 dainties, but we shall be glad to send you the fine new Jell-O Book if you will favor us with 3 T our address. THE CENESEE PURE FOOD COMPANY. Le Roy. N. Y. 1917 The ALPHA 103 THE OLD LOVELINESS By Charles Hanson Towne Old books, old friends, are best, Old things are loveliest : Old houses, and the glamour of old days, The olden peace, the olden, quiet ways. Old gospels, and old dreams! With new delight life teems When these are read, when these are told : All youth at last grows old. In bleak December, lo! A whirlwind of white snow. O heart! lost April then Seems wonderful again. Yet dream new dreams, be glad For all the soul once had. Old books, old friends, are best — Old love is loveliest! THRESHER BROS. The SPECIALTY Silk Store 15-17-19 TEMPLE PLACE Through to 41 WEST STREET BOSTON, MASS. Silks, Velvets, Chiffons, Nets, Wool Dress Goods, Waists, Silk Petticoats, Millinery and Kimonos JILL AT WHOLESALE PRICES Mail orders promptly rilled Philadelphia Store : 1322 CHESTNUT STREET J. W. Maguire Company Agents for Eastern Mass., Worcester County, and New Hampshire PIERCE ARROW MOTOR CARS and TRUCKS TELEPHONES, BACK BAY 2316-2317 741-743-745 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON 104 The ALPHA 1917 Students in Boston MAKE THIS YOUR HOME STORE Here you will find unequalled assortments of Women ' s Apparel Men ' s Clothing Furnishings for College Rooms Trunks - - - Luggage Sporting Goods The best that Europe and America produce Jordan Marsh Company GET THE GENUINE Lombard Middies and Specialties Sport Coats, Sport Skirts, Sweaters, Raincoats, Etc. Send (or illustrated booklet HENRY S. LOMBARD 22 to 26 MERCHANTS ROW. BOSTON Compliments of the HARVARD DRUG COMPANY 644 HUNTINGTON AVENUE Opposite the Normal School DIEGES CLUST It we made it, it ' s right Class Pins Class Rings 149 Tremont Street . ' . Boston, Mass. COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND 1917 The ALPHA 105 Miss BARRETT Importer 899 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON A Uradive HATS, BAQS and SWEATERS From THE SOROSIS SHOP 176 BOYLSTON STREET, BOSTON Smart Hats Smart Shoes THE SOROSIS SHOP I 76 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON Our HATS, BAGS and SWEATERS may also be obtained at the establishment of Miss BARRETT 899 BOYLSTON STREET 57-61 Franklin Street FINE STATIONERY HIGH GRADE ENGRAVING PRINTING Commencement and Class Day Invitations Wedding Invitations and Announcements Reception and Visiting Cards Fraternity Stationery Menus, Programs and Dance Orders Stationery Supplies, Fountain Pens, Leather Specialties and Brass Goods COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND 106 The ALPHA 1917 HOW SHE WOKE GEORGE UP THERE is a young woman, a fifth-grade teacher, who has had what is generally accepted as truly remarkable success with her children. Each year her children lead all others. Isn ' t she remarkable? exclaims everyone. But, in reality, she is not remarkable at all. What she does is very simple. As soon as she gets to know her class, she puts the children who are naturally bright into a happy background with- out their knowing it, and the backward and slow ones she brings into the foreground. These supposedly backward children now comprise a small host, but each of them adores her as the good angel who gave them wings and taught them to fly. And her method is very simple: it can all be illustrated in the case of a boy whose parents thought him stupid, and so did his playmates. Of course the boy became discouraged, and he began to believe that he was hopelessly slow and stupid, until one day in class his teacher called him. George, she said, looking the boy straight into his eyes with loving confidence, and speaking in a tone of absolute conviction, there is not a child in this school who has a better mind than you have. All you need is to learn to use it right, and you will have no trouble with your school work. I see you understand me. George looked at the teacher, with eyes of surprised joy. The boy fairly beamed, and from that moment he went to work with enthusiasm to learn to use his mind. To-day this same boy is one of the most satisfactory scholars in the entire school. BOSTON STUDIOS: 161 TREMONT STREET 164 TREMONT STREET Telephone. BEACH 858 Telephone. BEACH 2687 New York Studio: 306 FIFTH AVENUE Quality is not merely a matter of money and materials. The best-equipped photographer cannot at any price produce anything better than he or his employees are trained to do, or than his studio is equipped to produce. Class Photographer to Boston Normal School, 1917 1917 The ALPHA 107 Beattie McGuire (Famous for Silks and Dress Goods) IMPORTERS AND RETAILERS OF SILKS Thomas J. Flynn Co. Catholic Church Goods and Religious Articles WAX CANDLES FOR CHURCH AND HOME USE 62-64 Essex Street, Boston Dress Goods, Linens, Wash Dress Fabrics 29 TEMPLE PLACE, BOSTON Over Emerson ' s — Take Elevator J. F. SHEA FLORIST 742-752 CENTRE STREET JAMAICA PLAIN Telephone. JAMAICA 774-W COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND 108 The ALPHA 1917 Compliments of J. WHITE The Sample Shoe Shop Company 496 WASHINGTON STREET Corner Bedford Street Over RIKER-JAYNES Take Elevator We wish to announce that after August 1st we shall be located at our new, up-to-date quarters on the 4th Floor, Blake Building Cor. Temple Place and Washington Sireel where we shall be even better equipped to serve our patrons with high-grade foot- wear at lower prices than ever before. A 10% discount allowed to all teachers HARVEY E. FROST Fire I nsurance 116 MILK ST. 70 KILBY ST. Telephone, MAIN 4880 The Misses Candagee LADIES ' ORCHESTRA Music for all occasions. Cornet and Xylophone Solos a Specialty 86 FELLSWAY WEST, WINTER HILL SOMERVILLE, MASS. Telephone. SOMERVILLE 5978-M COMPLIMENTS OF WALTER GORDON Live and Dressed Poultry 406 Mystic Avenue, Somerville, Mass. and Faneuil Hall Market, Boston, Mass. Young Mrs. Hardleigh-Bnght gave her husband a list of flower seeds she wanted him to get. You want flowers that will bloom this year, don ' t you? Yes, of course. Well, these don ' t blossom till next season. Oh, that ' s all right; I made up the list from last season ' s catalogue. 1917 The ALPHA 109 CHAPIN Corsetiere 248 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON Telephone, Back Bay 5128 Compliments of ORIENTAL TEA CO. A Boston woman was arguing with a woman belonging to one of the Knicker- bocker families of New York as to which had the nobler ancestry. The Bostonian declared that her ancestors came over in the Mayflower, whereupon the New Yorker remarked superciliously that she was not aware before that there were any steerage passengers on the Mayflower. LECTURE HALL A quizz Student dozing in rear of hall. Instructor calls on him. Con- fused, the student rises, and bends his ear to catch the stage whispers of his friends. You ought to answer with all that aid, says the instructor. I could, but there ' s a difference of opinion back here. pCONOMY JND GOOD TASTE unite in the comprehensive display of quality furniture at 3 [eu) England ' s leading furniture establishment. Largest Stock — Lowest Prices 17 Floors of Furniture Values FERDIN AND ' C 2260 WASHINGTON ST. BOSTON kJ At the DUDLEY STREET ELEVATED TERMINAL 110 The ALPHA 1917 The Bookshop WHO REMEMBERS for Boys and Girls THE LAMRON TROUPE? Women ' s Educational and Industrial Union 264 BOYLSTON STREET BOSTON BOOKS COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND for Children Boys and Girls Parents and Teachers PICTURES for Nurseries and Young People University Prints, Brown ' s and other prints [or Class Use PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS THE WOODBERRY PRESS, BOSTON ( cjtffc CD CAAw J C ti- -- s g £ e. - _j£ Hl X_ C£e - - -t- L__- -Si J -f i ' dJU A f± r z — : — — - , nu r, M (UJL _ fa ,-ht +jC Ay n cJ If. Jfiy JL 4 _ 7 f a - 6 t i $ S{ ■ Ot—L ' i - 7 A ! ■ ' _ ( - . cJ rJ-- ' $ . S- -Z2 3?