Boston University College of Practical Arts and Letters - Sivad Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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JeowenennTANNY t ADAMS, CAROL, n. the chief com- petitor for the Accounting instruc- tor’s carefully guarded store of “A’s ”’; v. to keep class attendance records. B BAKER, ELIZABETH, n. the chief comptroller of our finances, an able social secretary. BARRETT, EDITH, n. the personifi- cation of the ‘‘wim, wigor, witality” phrase popularized by Scott, Thack- eray and “Bud” Fisher; adj. ‘“Ready for service, loyal to friends.” BRIGHTMAN, ADELINE, v. to rush from one activity to another with lightning-like rapidity yet with capability and thoroughness; adj. a typical ‘“‘Dutch Cleanser Girl’ radiating everywhere the brightness of her classification. C CAMERON, EUNICE, n. a combina- tion of the following compressed into one of the dearest omissions of Noah Webster; adj. contagious laughter, irresistible giggle, ador- abl e smile, charming personality. CARVEN, ROosk, n. a dictionary, quiet until you look inside and dis- cover the meaning of the word, a lexicon, which says a lot. CASTLEMAN, FRANCES, adj. pos- sessing skill or ability, good-natured and obliging, characterized by ‘‘A”’ papers in Shorthand Methods. CHiIcK, HAZE no PsA. L.'s prima donna; vy. to have achieved distinction as a clever and charm- ing toastmistress. [ 49 ] Ad Rarinesncananvnenni CLANCY, ANNE, n. petite maiden, hardly shy, but very irresistible ; v. to cause a rumpus along with the other two in blue in the first row of ‘‘Mech’s’” Saturday morning class. CROWLEY, HELEN, n. the origi- nator of the phrase, “I don’t see why’’; v. to have a sense of humor to support the above and to be clever enough to disconcert the Se erotse. CuUNNIFF, MAry, n. the girl whose good nature and bewitching smile compensates for a lack of punc- tuality with our ‘Profs’. D DorsEY, MARGARET, n. personifi- eation of cleverness and exponent of all the theories in Psychology, Sociology, and Chemistry; adv. how to be such a good English student and keep your peace of mind. DOWNEY, FRANCES, n. one. at- tached to another by affection, regard, or esteem; one who plays the piano like Paderewski; adj. having the characteristics of a friend. DvLINSKY, EDITH, n. a popular group leader and good natured PAL ment of My Lady’s Coiffure. an expert on the arrange- E EstEY, MARIAN, n. champion in the various systems of longhand,— backhand writing, and what have you? y. to write notes to Esther in class and yet appear very much interested in what’s going on. F Fox, GoupIE, n. defender of the maxim that zentlemen prefer blondes; v. to smile at troubles; adj. punctual.

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Hutrodiuctinn NASMUCH as Noah Webster, The New International, The Ameri- cana, and The Encyclopedia Britannica have all seen fit to exclude from their prepossessing and ofttimes unenlightening pages what has appeared to be the most significant and important item of any dictionary compiled since May 7, 1919, the editors have long since concluded that it was not only their duty, but their great privilege to present to that great body of intelligentsia that frequently has intercourse with such a volume the information which the above-named volumes so sadly lack. This Dictionary, as its name so pointedly declares, is “new’’, concerning itself primarily with those forms of the English language which have been in common usage since September, 1924. Undoubtedly, upon careful exam- ination, the reader will find that nothing has been omitted which will in later years, upon his opening the volume, recall to his mind instantly a most vivid picture of the synonym or antonym which he may be seeking. It will also be noted that this Dictionary is fully illustrated, which asset was procured with great difficulty and unceasing efforts cn the part of the editors to secure for its readers not only the word pictures of each charac- ter, but more graphic ones besides.

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FRUMKIN, Rosk, n. one of those assets of the German Club which earries no liability; v. to enjoy 2verything that comes your way. G GOLDEN, MARGARET, n. a harmon- ious, well-integrated personality— the joy of the psychologists; v. to be immune from the wear and tear of modern life. GREEN, MARION, n. a portrait in sweetneas; v. to look out from under long eyelashes and then smile; adj. charming. GREENLBPAF, MARGARET, n. one of those girls so much appreciated by the twentieth century youth (ob- serve that ring!) ; v. to have thick, curly hair that always looks pretty and neat. H HALL, HATTIE, n. Ruth’s little sister; v. to have a voice “ever soft, gentle and low—an excellent thing in woman’’. HALL, RuTH, n. a preferred blonde who relishes Theory of Ac- counts and Practical Physics. (Must be our Profs!) HATHORNE, ESTELLE, n. popular guardian of law and order in P. A. L.; v. to be ever neat and attrac- tive with wholesome charm. Horne, MIvprep, n. twinkling eyes, sparkling smile, merry heart; vy. to go to Florida for Christmas. HUBBARD, THELMA, n. side-kick of ‘“Connie’s’’; v. to work hard in studying, to bring to the fore the wonders of the English Club, to realize her ambition. [ 50 J J JACOBS, HARRIET, n. the condition of being individual, distinctive character; v. to be a graduate of (GR ash iW. Eavel 2 oe be JENKIN, GLADYS, n. an inquisitive bit of humanity with a rueful smile; v. to dare to argue with the eProis?. JONES, DOROTHY, n. our girl from the Golden West who can talk most interestingly in Contemporary Lit., in the corridors or els ewhere; the possessor of beautiful eyes, and a loving personality. K KELMAN, MIRIAM, n. the girl with the way everybody loves and ealls “friend”; adj. susceptible to cubby- hole chats, long themes, and sub- stantial lunches. KIDDER, GLORIA, n. the state or quality of being sociable; adj. dis- posed to associate and converse with others, companionable, affable. L LARSSON, ISABELLE, n. of being animated, the state vivacious; adj. endowed with gaiety of spirit; full of vigor. LEVIN, GERTRUDE, n. a lot of “pep” with a bit of audaciousness ; vy. to laugh spontaneously to the de- light of a bored class. LIFCHITZ, MADELINE, n. hearty laughter, fondness for ‘‘Roses’’; vy. to have an ambition to teach. Lonicki, Mary, v. to squelch Mr. Mechler for always asking if Miss Lonicki is present, when she’s there every time; adj. diminutive,— perhaps the reason for the above desire.