Elms College - Elmata Yearbook (Chicopee, MA)

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Emam .. CN f? RUTH MARIAM DUNLEAVEY 12 CHERRY ST., HOLYOKE, Mass. Unfflv 41 frienrflvy gltnzre .md an open lurid And tl gellffe umd fm' JH. -flnwl. In the four short years we have known Ruth, she has been characterized by those distinctive qualities so rarely found in this busy world of ours, Her unfailing desire and equal readiness to help any one of us in our need, her time and ability unselfishly given when real work was needed, have never failed us. Happily, her efforts have not remained unrecognized, for she distinguished herself not only above her classmates, but also above the entire student body in her Sophomore Year. She has stood the test of time well. To Ruth belongs much of the success of our Year Book. Whetlier planning for a prom or for a lecture we could always depend upon her. She seems to possess an unlimited capacity for work. Her scholastic record affords ample proof of her diligence. Her recitations invariably aroused our envy, and her marks our admiration. Ruth possesses a line sense of humor, too, for she can enjoy a joke upon herself as readily as most people do upon others. Her ready laugh, her quick sympathy, and her silent loyalty have established her firmly among us. The confident manner in which her clear voice so often rang out in assemblies never failed to evoke our sincere congratulations. Even more, her fine interpretations of dramatic selections in oral expression classes, have so often made us wish that we might come through as ttiumphantly as she. Keep up the good work, Ruth. May your air of gay confidence never forsake you. Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Metaphysical Club 31 Social Action Club 43 Le Cercle Fmngair 1, 2, 3, 43 Monsignor Doyle Science Club 4g M. J. B. Debating Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, -lg College Play 2, 3, 4g Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 4g Assistant Business Manager of Elmata. 1245 1937 CN f7

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1 r ELMATA CN f7 H. ROBERTA DECKER 110 SUGAR LOAF ST., So. DEERFIELD, Mass. S 19 And if I gire lbee bllllflllf due, Minh, adm!! me of lby frenz -john Millwz. She has a way with her, this lady, a loving, kindly, way. The memory of it will linger on in the hearts of those who have encountered her. From that historic town, in the foothills of the Berkshires, Bert Decker came to us in September of '33, Tho she is essentially a fun-lover you would be in deep error, my friend, if you pictured Bert always the gay-miened young lass who gazes at you here. For Bert is ever serious in the presence of things to be done. This quality has made her the recipient of numerous chairman- ships in extra-curriculum and social activities. It has made her more than a worthy opponent in the Athletic Field and in the classroom a scholastic threat to the best of them. Perhaps the Bert most endeared to us, however, is the fun-loving one. Wlmti among us hasnt at some serious moment been the victim of her mirth-provoking sideglance? But again who hasn't had occasion to pause in appreciation of her splendid generosity? We have found her the hrst to offer a helping hand and the last to withdraw it. The eminence of this in Bert is challenged by her fine integrity. If you've ever avoided an issue, Bert, we haven't observed it! In a word, you who read here-for good scholarship, rollicking humor, good comradeship. and unsurpassed kindliness-we give you, Bert Decker! Sodality 1, 2, 3, 4, Metaphysical Club 53 Social Action Club 41 Le Cerrle Frtizztuit 1, 2, 3, 4g Monsignor Doyle Science Club 4, M, J. B. Debating Club lg Dramatic Club 5, 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 5, Sec.-Treas. 2, Athletic Association 1. 2, 3, 'ig Co-Chairman N. E. G. Danceg Class Willg Chairman of Favors and Programs, junior Promg General Chairman, Senior Prom. cm 1937 - CN 4

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Y CN fa EILEEN TERESA FLEMING 126 MARENGO PARK, SPRINQFIELD, Mass. A perferf zwrmztm. zmblgj pl.1mz'd. To Zl'cI7'Il. I0 mmfozi. .fu rw11n1t1mf. -ll w'd,rzz'w'1b. To confine to words that which is too line for words, is a delicate task. So difficult is it to portray Eileen adequately. Our hrst impression was the blueness of her eyes, and soon we came to know one of the loveliest persons ever to wear the characteristic black and white of Our Lady of the Elms. Actually, Eileen is a fearlessly independent thinker, a vigorous and hard hitting critic of injustice, and a strong woman intellectually. Rarest of all she has been blessed with such a faith as can blossom only in an Irish heart. Instinctively she inspires confidence. Sound judgment and ability to view things in their proper perspective make her advice a much sought luxury. Her kind and gracious manner, and her unfailing poise distinguish her in any group. Her faith in us when even we doubted ourselves has assured us that she is indeed a natural leader. Perhaps Eileen's greatest difficulty is that her car is not as large as her heart. But we've often suspected that remarkable vehicle of boasting Celtic origin, too. It has never been known to hesitate to pass any car that daily sped Chicopee-ward and once it was parked even at the front entrance! The logic of her objections in Philosophy classes would move The Angelic Doctor him- self to envy. Her wit makes her imitations realistically funny. Little wonder she can solve even the greatest diHiculties by the process of reductio ad absurdumf' A colorful conversationalisnf no moments in her company are ever dull. Because she is different in the right way. hers is the charm of individuality. Knowing her, we know true Catholic womanhood. Metaphysical Club 53 Social Action Club 43 Le Carrie F1'tIlIg'r1fJ' 5, 43 Monsignor Doyle Science Club 4g Dramatic Club -lg Associate Editor of Elmata. 4255 1957 - . 1, fX f,