Elms College - Elmata Yearbook (Chicopee, MA)

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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,

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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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W ELMATA cs fa MARIE ELIZABETH BIBLE FOLEY -is Baooictitsin Ava., SP1uNoFii2i-n, Mass. The gellffffflen of .ill the godi gn triib Ibeef' -Sbizeeipeiire. Like Diogenes looking for an honest man Marie travels around with the lamp of charity searching for the good in everyone she meets. An uncharitable remark is met with rebuke from Marie in her production of enough good traits to more than outweigh the ones previously exposed. The trite phrase, appearances are deceiving , was certainly true in Marie's case, for her fellow- students soon discovered that there was a twinkle lurking in her eye, and that her smile was merely awaiting an opportunity to flash out. Her puns are famous throughout the Senior Class, and are noted for their aptness. Yet Maries life is not concerned merely with witty sayings for her in- telligence in regard to her studies may be judged by the fact that she was selected as Editor-in-Chief of the Elmata. The suitability of the selection is attested by the ease with which she has performed the duties of her position. As if these duties added to her classes were not enough to fill her day to overflowing Marie has also been assigned the position of Press Agent for the entire College. She fulfills her several duties with a conscientious attention to detail that is an ever-present example to her classmates. In moral matters as well as material ones, Marie stands out as a beacon-light to show the path of truth to her friendsg for, whether you are seeking the answer to a profound argument in Theology or an apt quotation from the Bible, Marie is able to supply you. Her knowledge of her religion is the envy of all who know her. Yet, extensive as is her theoretical knowledge. it by no means exceeds her practical application of her religious tenets. So, though it is with great regret that we view her departure from these realms of learning, we watch her go with the assurance in our hearts that she will be a grand success in whatever career she may choose, Sodality 1, 2, 5, 4g Metaphysical Club 3, Secretary 53 Social Action Club 45 Monsignor Doyle Science Club -ig Le Cerrle Fmnfait 3, 45 College Press Agentg Editor-in-Chief of Elmata, f26J . 1937 Cs fa