Elms College - Elmata Yearbook (Chicopee, MA)

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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

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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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ELMATA CX fa RITA ELIZABETH FORD 5 LESTER ST., EAST LONQMIIADOW, Mass. ll '0r!b. coumge. honor. Ibete indeed Your Jmlerztzzzre ,md f2iI'l!J7'jgbf are. -E. C. Sledzmnz. We never realized she was with us until we made the astounding discovery that she was the girl who always knew the correct answers in our history classes. She was quietly remaining in the background, only to startle us the more with such displays of wit that we would wonder if this was the same Rita or Fordy as she became to us. Quiet and unassuming as she was, Fordy' was always there when she was needed. A model student and untiring worker was Fordy . We will never forget the work she did for the junior Promg and the Elmata owes part of its hnancial success to her systematic canvass of Chicopee. F0rdy was one of the few who could handle many things with the utmost ease and accuracy. Without her the Class of '37 would be in need of the sturdy prop she proved to he. The Spanish class would be lost without herg she has earned the right to boast of her Spanish, although it is not in her makeup to do so. For you, Rita, your Class wishes nothing but the best. Success to you always. Sodality 1, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 5g Metaphysical Club 51 Social Action Club -lg La Corte Caitellmm 1, 2, 3, -'lg M. J. B. Debating Club lg Monsignor Doyle Science Club 45 Athletic Association 1, 2, 3, 43 Assistant Business Manager of Elmata. 4373 1937 .. -, '9 fX