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

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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.

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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 Ruth Anne Edwards Life may be given in many ways, And Loyalty to Truth be sealed. Drama Club ' 26, ' 27, ' 29; Geography Club ' 29. Who is there among us who has not been impressed by Ruth ' s gentle, quiet manner and high ideals? Whenever it is a question of lending a helping hand, Ruth is always there to do it. Many are the girls who can recall occasions when Ruth did favors for them, — favors small in themselves, perhaps, but great in that they reflected the kindly spirit which prompted them. Her co-operation and reliability in school work have always been remarkable, since she contributes generously to the work of the group. Like many another daily good, we are apt to take this gentle, unassuming, golden-haired girl for granted; but if we reflect, we all must realize her sterling worth as a true friend. Elene Farello Play up! Play up! And play the game! Athletic Association ' 26, ' 27, ' 28, ' 29; Camera Club ' 29; French Club ' 28; Science Club ' 29. No one seeing quiet and unassuming Elene would ever imagine her to be one of the best all-round athletes that S IV is proud to claim as its own. When Elene gets going in the Gym, whether it be base-ball, relay races, or what you will, it ' s time for our opponents to look to their laurels. But she does not devote all her time to athletics; she is a faithful and conscientious student and a good friend. We feel safe in predicting her success in her future work.