Elms College - Elmata Yearbook (Chicopee, MA)

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c ' XibJucViif Science A large and well-lighted reading room occupying the better half of the third floor in the Administration Build- ing is the scene of hourly studying, reading and browsing. Typical of most libraries, this reading-reference room is a veritable exchange box of ques- tions and information. For student librarians it is the busiest and most vital mecca in the daily life of the college — and the most re- warding. Here during training they are confronted with elusive facts, knotty problems to solve, new books to prepare, and many behind-the-scenes jobs to accomplish. Learning to use the card catalog Paints, chalk, crayons, designs and models were the order of the day in February when senior education stu- dents were registered for a fifteen-hour course given by Miss Wilma Geer. Enthusiastically enjoying this plunge into their future as teachers, seniors discovered within themselves hitherto unknown talent, and their efforts were rewarded at the end of the session with art certificates and a confidence in their newly-acquired handcrafts- manship.

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I yodaqoqi { Rereading and recalling the heroic feats of these daring men found even us fascinated as we studied them in the Children ' s Literature course. This prerequisite for all prospective teach- ers and parents offered a multiplicity of attractions and temptations, and opened to us a second time that world of immeasurable marvels and fantasies which we had foolishly come to think remote from us. A. Sandberg, E. Ferry, Sr. Teresa Daniel Senior teachers met junior-size students on their own level during the eight- week practice period this fall. Receiving regular scholastic credit for their field work, seniors in the education courses conducted classes under the guidance of critic teachers, and came away with future-forming impressions in their minds as well as in their observation books. This first hand acquaintance with grammar school goings-on provides the experience invaluable in filling out school department applications. J. Maranville Kindergarten — Bowe School E. McDonnell ' 45 Fortunately for children there has always been the land of treasures and adventures to replace the dull and humdrum monotonies of life. For most children these ephemeral wonders are found in books of noble and courageous ventures like those of Robinson Crusoe or William Tell.

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( fiioloqi} CHARLES R. GADAIRE, Ph.D. Biology Hi! — a greeting in true Elms- campus-fashion — friendly, coopera- tive Dr. Gadaire of the split-second, cross-city schedule has arrived. A personal charm radiating interest and enthusiasm, an intellect and wit at home in any setting, combine to assure him of a bright spot in all our memories. Lectures with parentheses for family anecdotes, the ready lift to school, the annual caf-Christmas party for science majors, the diversity of talents and interests, the dignified air, the well-rounded gentleman, the college professor — the list becomes short with space. But the personality and knowledge are absorbing. Instructor in the Natural Sciences he is the dynamo, the spark, the human generator of all class and hall discussions whether they be science, AIC, or the peculiarities of human nature. With a healthy combination of biological terms and college phonetics he veritably attracts a walking seminar wherever he goes. But if it appears unusually difficult to identify him in the corridor then the clear laughing voice is the unmistak- able clue. Part of the physiology course is a demonstration in the technique of taking blood pressure. Above students have Dr. Gadaire doing the honors while two members of the class look on. One of them seems to be momen- tarily questioning the normal- ity of the results. Could be that Dr. Gadaire is becoming doubtful! 21