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

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We, the class of 1976, have the honor of receiving our degrees from an institution, which in September 1976 will begin its 125th year of education for service. Let us go back in 25 year intervals to the beginning of our Alma Mater and review her progress. 1951 to 1976 The greatest change during this period, aside from the increase in facilities and student body, was the lifting of restrictions on students. In 1951, every student received a handbook of DO ' s and DON ' TS which had to be memorized. These rules were rigidly enforced and repeated infractions were cause for suspension or dismissal. Here are a few: DO have respect for upper classmen. DO attend all classes and be punctual. DO return all coke bottles to the appointed places. DON ' T remain in college after 4:00 P.M. DON ' T wear overcoats in class. DON ' T smoke within the confines of the building. Procedures discontinued were: ATTENDANCE AND TARDINESS All absences must be reported at once. Excuse slips must be secured from your faculty aides and then presented to teachers within five days. All excuses for absences or tardiness must be reported to the school physician. Students may not be excused from college without permission from Dr. Looney (College President), school physician, or faculty aide. ASSEMBLIES The student body and faculty assemble each Tuesday, third period, to take part in a brief exercise consisting of a bible passage read by the President, singing of a hymn and salute to the flag. SMOKING Smoking is not permitted within the confines of the building. There is a short time between classes in which a student can take a walk and enjoy a smoke. If you were unhappy about the school cafeterias in the Fenway and Kennedy Buildings, how about this: CAFETERIA The lunchroom is located in the Boston Latin School Building (78 Avenue Louis Pasteur). In 1952, the graduating class was composed of 90 females and 24 males. Every graduate was a resident of Boston. Probably the most significant event in the history of the college occurred in 1952 when, by a joint act of the Boston School Committee and the Massachusetts General Court, the Teachers ' College became a state college under the Massachusetts Department of Education. It was now called the State Teachers College at Boston. As a state institution it started a period of steady growth and expanded offerings. In 1960 the Massachusetts legislature passed an act eliminating the word teachers from the name of the state supported college. The State Teachers College at Boston became State College at Boston with the power to grant Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in non-education courses. In 1964 the Kennedy Building was opened providing classrooms, modern laboratories, lecture halls, a cafeteria and student lounge, and offices of the deans and Student Government Association. Three years later the college added to its ever-growing complex a new building with gymnasium and classroom facilities. In September 1970 the college expanded its physical plant by opening the Fenway Building located a short distance from the main campus on Ipswich Street. In the fall of 1965 the Evening Undergraduate College opened.