Bridgewater State University - Alpha Yearbook (Bridgewater, MA)

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CLASSES HELEN THERESA CLEARY 35 School Street, VVhitman. VV. A. A. 1, 2, 3. Hockey 1. Basketball 1, 2. Bowling 3, 4. The mildest manners and the gentlest heart. Helen is a gay, spritely comrade who seems to be always happy in a calm, contented way. Not even commuting has been able to spoil her pleasant disposition. Possessing the rare gift of sympathy and understanding, Helen is untiring in her efforts to help others. This year Helen has been es- pecially susceptible to brown-we hope it lasts, Helen. NIARY LORETTA COAKLEY 10 Clark Street, Norwood. W. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Recording Secretary 4, President 4. Hockey 1, 2. Baseball 1, 3. Volley Ball 2. Library Club 4. Class Treasurer 4. She lives on the sunny side and she would have you all come over there with her. VVhatever the weather may be, there is always sunshine around Loretta. Her cheerfulness, understanding, and sympathy make her an ideal friend. lt is a wonderful thing, too, to be able to find someone always ready and willing to be of service-that is Loretta. DORA LOUISE COBB Wareham Street, Middleboro. Basketball 2, 4. Baseball 1. W. A. A. 4. Of soul sincere In action faithful and in honor clean. Dora is one of the finest of friends. lf you want to be serious, she's serious, if your mood is jollity, her ready laugh joins yours. Basketball is one of her hobbies, and her work on the court shows her interest in it. Quiet she is, but often surprises us by her ready wit and sudden humorous comments. 19

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1932 NGRIVIAL OFFERING RUTH MARY BRIDGES 21 Crocker Street, Somerville. W. A. A. 1, 2. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4. Science Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3. My wild Irish Rose The sweetest flower that grows. That Ruth is sweet, no one would deny, and yet Ruth is not too sweet to be interesting. She has those little, subtle touches of Irish humor which give spice to her remarks and make her company refreshing. Add to this personality the ability to achieve a splendid record, a touch of music from the gods, a ready, understanding sympathy, and you have our Ruthie. MAY BURNS 169 Glenrose Avenue, East Braintree. Day Student Council 4. Campus Comment 4. Her smile is the sweetest that ever was seen, Her cheek like the rose is, but fresher, I ween. May has a distinct Hair for style and she likes vivid colors. Something else that appeals to May is good food-and much of the sweet stuff. But she evidently does not have to worry. Incidentally, if you ever want to start an interesting conver- sation with May, ask her something about art. And she enjoys dancing. just ask her. 23 School Street, M thuen VV A A 1, 2 Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4. Baseball 1, 2, 3. Basketball 1, 2. Library Club 2. Dramatic Club 3, 4, Vice- president 4. Campus Comment 4. Why worry what to-morrow brings? To-day is here-and now's the time For song and jest. Anne is one of our sure cure for the blues. If you hear peals of laughter down the hall, Anne is sure to be there telling or hearing the latest joke. Full of energy and vivacity, too, is Anne. She loves to dance and many the times we can say, For who can pin to earth an airy spirit-a fairy spirit? 18

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l93Z NORMAL OFFERING FLORENCE E. COBB Truro. W. A. A. 1, 2, 4. Garden Club 1. Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Choir 2, 3, 4. Girl Scouts 2. Archery 3, 4. Hockey 1, 2, 3, 4. UA merry twinkle in her eye, a kindly word for everyone. Floppie is carefree, fun-loving, and always ready for a good time,-but there are times when she can be very dig- nified. Floppie is a steady player and always right there in all the games, remember in hockey, soccer or basketball when you tried and tried to get the ball past the full-back and guard,-and couldn't'? PRISCILLA GREELEY COMEAU 142 Broadway, Haverhill. Wh A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Scouts 1, 2, 3. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4. Dancing 1, 2, 3, 4. Volley Ball 2. 'fAnd mistress of herself tho' China fall. Here is a girl particularly devoted to the muses of song and dance. Her music and interpretive dancing do much to express her personality. Nothing ruffles her, poise is her watchworfl. Extremely nice and attractive things and people are her delight. Beauty surrounds her in all things. HELEN JOSEPHINE CONATHAN 26 Hampton Avenue, Brockton. Science Club 2, 3, 4, President 3. Class Representative 3, President of Day Student Council 4. Student Council 3, 4. 'ATO know her is to love her and to admire her forever. Helen's ability as a leader has been shown this year in keep- ing the day students in order. She is known to the senior class as a good friend, and a perfect pal. She likes Bass River, beaches, old houses, and books, antiques, and shoes, and she loves to talk on poetry, social problems, and telephone wires. She has the distinction of liking nice things and refined people, but no one could call her a snob. She hates to talk about people and seldom does. And here's a secret-ask her if she blushes! 20