Elms College - Elmata Yearbook (Chicopee, MA)

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LM ATA55 GX, CN' MADELINE ELIZABETH GARVEY 22 COCHRAN ST., CHICOPEE FALLS, MASS. Grace God marked ber mul, And left it fu!! of fendernefs divine. Wlien the Divine Sculptor took up the human clay that was destined to be our Madeline, He must have had a whimsical, tender smile on His lips. For as life was infused into her soul, He breathed with it all the qualities which He embodies in Christian , Charity-she is the very essence of it. It is doubtful if she has evei been heard to speak harshly of anyone. Certainly we have never heard anyone speak harshly of her. The warm red blood of love for her fellow beings mingles each moment in her being with the milk of human kindness, which is hers in super- abundant quantities. Her expressive eyes twinkle a gracious greeting to allg the lips laugh with youfnever at you. Altogether too many know her as the quiet, serious rather shy girl of the cap and gown. To them her classmates could present another Madeline-that delightfully enter- taining, gay comrade of ours, with an almost unique ability of making dry stories amusing, and funny ones side-splitting. Her loyalty to her school and to her class has been an inspiration to all who have been fortunate enough to know her. May the Hand of Him who carved her give her as lovely a future, as He did a character. Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4g Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4g Le Cerrle Fmnfaiy 1, 2, 3, 43 Athletic Association -1, Metaphysical Club 3, Social Action Club 4, Glee Club 1, Z, 3, 41 Senior Prom Chairman of Tickets and Publicityg Assistant Business Manager of EImata . f28l

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LMATAFS f PHILOMENE ALBERTINE GAGNE 25 HIGHLAND AVE., Lumow, Mass, Phil Bom for .rlrrcerr ,rbe ,reemed IV'iIl9 grate to twin, rrilb 116.111 In lmld ll ill1 .whining gifli 111.11 look .ill skier. The class of 1956 was especially privileged to have as one ot' its members, a girl who excelled not only in her studies but in everything she attempted. She did all things well may truly be said of Phil , For all her years with us, she delved into each task she attempted with all the enthusiasm and powers she possessed. She put her whole self into each new undertaking, and always made it a success. But besides that serious, studious and efficient young lady, we came to know another Phil . At all our social functions, her wit was brilliant. Proms were her delight. Punning was Phil's specialty. The unusual situations she would pick to spring a pun often startled usg but they always added a little more joy to our happy days. The time for work and the time for play were never confused in her mind. She entered whole-heartedly into both, but at the proper time. Many admired this trait in her character, who could not imitate it perfectly. As O. L. E. sends the class of 1936 out into the world ro win success, she can depend always upon this daughter to obtain it in helds of labor of which she can always be proud. XY'e wish you suicess, Phil , but above success we wish you happinessg the happiness you brought ro our ran s. Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4g Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, -lg College Play 2. 5. -13 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4g Double Quartette 3, 43 Orchestra 2. 3. 43 Le Cerrli' l:l.Il1g'.Ifl 1, 2, 3, el, Secretary 2, Vice-President 33 Metaphysical Club 51 Athletic Association 1. 2. 3, 4g Social Action Club Al. C275

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LMATA 16 CLAIRE GREGORY 1 INGLESIDE Ave., WORCESTISR, Mass, Hcldfjftlu dr y ' Her rbtzmrfer ji to gretzt ,ii ber imelligeizceq Her ,tzncerizy ir eqmzlled wzlvy by ber ll'f3Ll,0Il1.l- With a rapid click of her heels, a snatch of a song on her lips, and a whirl of energy that left us speechless with admiration, the dark-eyed, smiling Claire danced into our midst-and, in- cidentally, into our hearts. In a surprisingly short time, her keen, clever mind established her in tl foremost position in the scholastic ranks of the class. But even before that, and this is more commendable, her generous, unselfish nature, supplemented by her unique capacity of remaining the same true-blue Claire, regardless of the situation, established her hrmly in our esteem. As much as we admire her amazing ability to do all things well, including completing next weeks assign- ments before the rest of us have tomorrow's done, in a still greater degree we admire those qualities in her which have made her a friend of each and every one of us. No day is dark and gloomy, when Claire is around. No matter what problem arises she's never too absorbed in her own affairs to lend a capable, helping hand. Were they able to speak, the walls of our classrooms could bear eloquent testimony of her intellectual expressionsejust as the gym could re-echo the stirring cheers of the College led by our spirited cheer leader. Best of luck Clarita! As part of the reward of our Great Tomorrow we hope for .in eternal association with your gay, gallant character, that knows not defeat, and meets Dame Trouble with a smile. Sodalityil, 2, 5, 4, Secretary Zg Dramatic Club 1, 2, 5, 43 Metaphysical Club 31 Social Action Club President 4, Liz Carre Ctuzelltzzztz 1, 2, 5, -1, becretary 2, President 5, 4, Assistant Humor Editor of Elmata. C299