Elms College - Elmata Yearbook (Chicopee, MA)

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On J ' CunilwJi )Aoimd J. Shea — freshman and ni In the earliest Elms ' yearbooks Msgr. Shea is listed as Professor of Philosophy . Elmites of twenty-five years ago, the girls who sported black stockings and white collars and cuffs, remember him as the op- timistic and sympathetic professor, by whose split- second schedule watches could be accurately set. Now, as Vice-President, Msgr. Shea executes admin- istrative duties replacing his former academic assign- ment. However, blazer-bright Elmites today in 8:30 a.m. philosophy classes scan tan covered outlines written by George A. Shea, S.T.D., Ph.D. This substantial foundation from a true lover of wisdom is one of many tangible evidences of conscientious services he has rendered to the school. In the Fathers ' month, March, when our fathers were feted at their honorary banquet, Msgr. Shea first visited the college in his new capacity as Vice- President. It seemed fitting that he should join us at this time when fathers gather with their daughters because he, with our President, Bishop Weldon, constitutes our scholastic parentage. They are our guides to universal truth; they are our patrons of student endeavor. Always applauding student endeavors, Msgr. Shea and Bish- op Weldon add their encouraging ovations during show time.

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Tlew [ ice (pheAiderii Wjm ufmfx Shea When the procession of Ecclesiastical dignitaries, resplendent in joyous magenta robes, ushers in the graduating class of 1953, a newly appointed college officer will assist. The auditorium, the ceremony, the faces will be familiar ones to him because as a former faculty member he has witnessed many commencements just like ours. To the student body too, his presence will not be strange because he has been, in recent years, an appreciative first-rower at school performances, a welcomed guest at song-spree parties and a seasoned friend. His place af fhe college is well established — as the friend-philosopher, the guest and the host, the participant and promoter of fhe Elms. Inveferafe Elms ' supporter, Msgr. Shea enjoys a red- letter banguet. A musical welcome indicates student enthusiasm for fhe new Vice-President and long time friend. 14

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ifcdiqhm and Our chaplain, respected for spiritual dignity and verbal eloquence . . . our religion professor, noted for a subtle appreciation of humor. An unfaltering interest in all Elms events assures him a warm welcome at any activity. Instigator of many enlightening class- room discussions, he has always given us his sincerest opinions. In our own college chapel, at numerous banquets, at Liturgy meetings near and far, and on radio broadcasts, Father Pierce has been a source of deepest pride to all Elmites. REV. THOMAS B. PIERCE, S.T.D. (. ha plain Religion A feature of the Senior Marriage Course, the bread-baking contest was won by Lois MacGregor. Here ' s hop- ing a most domestic future home-maker will really make her tea-kettle sing. With Kathryn Larrow, Father works out plans for promoting the Liturgy on college campuses throughout the country.