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

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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.

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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.

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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.