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

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936 LAMPAS Rose Angelina Aversa A lovely being, scarcely formed or moulded, A rose tvith all its siveetest leaves yet folded. Rose is so quiet and gentle for the most part, that only on rare occasions were her classmates allowed to raise the curtain, as it were, and see and appreciate the spark of nature ' s fire that is her inheritance. Witness Rose ' s adept playing of the violin with the College Ensemble at the Tea in Collins Hall and at Commencement in the Courtyard; also her lovely solos at he Cercle Frangais. We who are not so gifted musically admired her talent. Again she gained our admiration when, without fuss or fanfare, she proffered the French girls an original poem, so fine in Gallic fluency, so pointed in humor, and so poignant with pathos as- to Warrant its being read at the Cercle Frangais, where it achieved for its author the high praise — C ' est tres bien fait, ca! Major; French. Minor: Spanish Self-Government Association (Councillor ' 33); English Club ' 33; French Club ' 34, ' 35, ' 36; Spanish Club ' 36. Mary M. Badessa Small of stature, but not of mind. Demure Mary has given ample evidence that no task is too great for her small self to undertake. She proceeds with her work joyfully and serenely, completing it well; and she will be the ideal kindergarten teacher. Quiet and industrious, she is con- tented to be in the background, but she is so vital that her presence is always felt. Her calmness is that of still waters, and her brightness that of full many a gem. Kindergarten-Primary Course Welfare Club; Aquarium Club ' 35, ' 36; Athletic Association ' 35, ' 36; Drama Club ' 34, ' 35; Music Club ' 35, ' 36. Twenty-six

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LAMPAS 1936 Sylvia Abel — All the sivi, commend hey. Like an exotic, vivid flower, Sylvia has bloomed in the somber conventional city. There is a certain calm poise in this beauti- ful, popular girl that enhances her charm. Indeed, poise has become so much a part of Sylvia ' s personality that one cannot picture her in a state of confusion. More- over, this daughter of the gods, divinely fair, combines intelligence with loveli- ness. An intense energy and zeal in matters scholastic have combined to keep her right there. We extend the palm to Sylvia for blending her social and scholas- tic activities with masterly skill. Major: English. Minor; General Science Welfare Club; Athletic Association ' 33, ' 36; Drama Club ' 33, ' 34, ' 35, ' 36; English Club ' 34, ' 35, ' 36. Shirley Abelo ' w Lady I you are with beauties so enriched Of body and of mind. As I can hardly find Which of them all hath most my heart be- witched. Some girls are born to be leaders, to be successful in all their undertakings. Shirley is one of these few. Her simplicity, candor, and obvious efficiency inspire confidence, which is never misplaced. With all her talent for leadership, Shirhy is always willing to cooperate with others; and she gives her best to all her work, even the tasks which carry w ith them no glory. Her delightful humor, contagious en- thusiasm, and sympathetic understanding make her a friend among friends. A schol- arly mind, social grace, and charming ap- pearance are elements in her distinctive personality. Deep personal integrity, tol- erance, and selflessness are combined in her splendid character. Major: Mathematics. Minor: General Science Lampas Staff; Welfare Club (Thanksgiving Group Leader ' 35); Athletic Association ' 33, ' 34, ' 35, ' 36 (Secretary ' 35, Treasurer, ' 34); Drama Club ' 33, ' 34; Mathematics Society ' 34, ' 35, ' 36 (Secretary ' 36); Science Club ' 36. Twenty-fve

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LAMPAS 1936 Ruth Veronica Bailey Some say thy grace is youth and gentle sport. Vivacity plus! Thus we think of Rutli, the girl who mixes capability and frivolity in the correct measure to make the all- round girl. She never permits herself a dull moment, and her energetic nature is always busy with some activity, social or scholastic. Serious moments she has, but far more familiar and pleasant are her moments of bubbling good humor and fun. Lightly will she go along life ' s path- way, making the journey brighter with her laughter. Kindergarten-Primary Course Self-Government Association (Treasurer ' 34); Welfare Club (Settlement-House Group); Athletic Association ' 33, ' 34, ' 35, ' 36; Drama Club ' 33, ' 34, ' 35; Music Club ' 35, ' 36. Anna Beatrice Bayard A sense of humor is the salt of life. It is not in Anna ' s nature to be serious long over anything. She is full of zest for living. But beneath her carefree exterior is a reflective mind, of which we have all been aware. Her happy face would always dispel the gloom which might sometimes have fallen around us. No problem how- ever difficult could ruffle Anna ' s calm or cast a shadow on her disposition. She is not talkative, — but when she speaks it is worth while to listen. ' We have a cordial, understanding friend in Anna. Kindergarten-Primary Course Welfare Club; Aquarium Club ' 35, ' 36; Drama Club ' 33, ' 34; English Club ' 33, ' 36; Le Cercle Frangais ' 33, ' 34; Music Club ' 35, ' 36. Twenty-seven