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

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Lampas 1929 Mildred Ann Doherty Whose wit in the combat, as gentle, as bright, Ne ' er carried a heart stain axvay on its blade. Class Treasurer ' 27; Athletic Association ' 26, ' 27, ' 28; Classical Club ' 29; Drama Club ' 26, ' 27; Spanish Club ' 26, ' 27, ' 28, ' 29. Who has not walked into the locker room to find a group of girls convulsed in mirth and Mildred in their midst, regal- ing them with some amusing account of an incident which, told by another, would be banal and uninteresting? However, her priceless gift of wit is never allowed to become at all satirical, for she is too fond of people to think of hurting them. Beneath her gay and carefree exterior lie sincerity, loyalty, kindness, — in fact those traits which go to make a real friend. She is deeply and sincerely interested in her class- mates, and since this is the true road to popularity, Mildred is popular. Clare Regina Donohoe It is good To lengtht to the last a sunny mood. Athletic Association ' 26, ' 27, ' 28, ' 29; Camera Club ' 28, ' 29 (Vice-president ' 29); English Club ' 28, ' 29 (Treasurer ' 29). Whatever she does, she does willingly and with a smile. It is this quality of cheerfulness, even when she is confronting difficulty, that Clare ' s classmates most admire in her. Clare is a genuine lover of literature, an enthusiastic camera fan, and a skillful base-ball pitcher. Yet, she has a calm, dignified air of detachment. Clare never seems to hurry or worry, but she always manages to top the list when her scholarship is put to a test. She has shown a lively interest in class and club activities and has been in every way an ideal classmate. Won ' t you tell us how to cultivate your envied poise and sweetness, Clare?

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Lampas 1929 Catherine Cecilia Curran A smooth and steadfast mind, Gentle thoughts and calm desires. Athletic Association ' 27; Camera Club ' 29; Drama Club ' 29. Catherine is the mathematical genius of S IV. Th e problem which she cannot solve is yet to be found. However, she is the most unpretentious one among us; she always allows others to have first chance, and then, when all have given up the problem, she modestly offers a correct, straightforward, and apparently simple solution. Thus, on many an occasion has Catherine saved the reputation of the class. In regard to her personality, all we need to say is that she is just as sweet and loving as she looks. She has been blessed with a good sense of humor and a remarkably friendly and even disposition. For one so well qualified in every way, we can foresee only success. Virginia Marjorie Dente And still they ga%ed, and still the wonder grew, That one small head could carry all she kneiv. Art Club ' 26, ' 27, ' 29; Athletic Association ' 26, ' 27, ' 28, ' 29; Camera Club ' 29; Drama Club ' 27; Science Club ' 28, ' 29. Virginia may be unassertive and quiet, but when the occasion arises, she displays innate ability and a deep fund of knowledge. She is one of the versatile members of our class, her interests extending from art to athletics, thence to mathe- matics, and even to tests and measurements. Her artistic posters keep the world informed of activities in our class, and we realize that our success has been due in no small part to her work. She has been an excellent student, and we feel sure that she will make a good little teacher, as one member of our faculty has predicted.

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Lampas 1929 Blanche Katherine Downing Forward and frolic glee ivas there, The iv ill to do, the soul to dare. Drama Club ' 27, ' 28, ' 29; French Club ' 27, ' 28, ' 29 (Vice- president ' 29); Spanish Club ' 29. Our first impression of Blanche was of a quiet and studious girl. However, after we had once seen her in a French play, we changed our opinion. She is of a highly romantic tempera- ment. Because of her intensive study of foreign languages, she seems to have acquired some of the spontaneity of the French people. She is an all-round college girl, ever ready to join in fun. She puts her whole self into every undertaking, and thus succeeds in arousing general enthusiasm. We feel sure that her lively interest will stimulate her work and carry her happily through the routine of the classroom. Mary Margaret Doyle She hath a natural, wise sincerity, A simple truthfulness, and these have lent her A dignity as moveless as the center. Self-Government Association (President ' 29, Treasurer ' 27); Class President ' 26, ' 28; Athletic Association ' 26, ' 27, ' 28; Classical Club ' 26, ' 27, ' 28, ' 29; English Club ' 29. Need we sing the praises of the best known of us all? Need we ask who is the best loved? Those of us who have known Mary only as a college mate have admired her; but for the fortunate ones among us who have known her more intimate- ly as a friend, that admiration has become a deep, inspiring love. Our most beautiful memory of our gracious leader is not so much that of one great deed, but rather that of all the smaller duties which she performs so well every day.