Elms College - Elmata Yearbook (Chicopee, MA)

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GUERDLINE K. CURRAN. B.S. in Phys. Ed. Physical Education A sound mind in a sound body ' is a familiar statement containing much truth. Physical education under the capable direction of Mrs. Curran success- fully fulfills this purpose of providing tor the physical training of students at O.L.E. A wide range of activities including archery, tennis, softball, volley ball, calesthenics, and folk dancing is engaged in. Mrs. Curran’s varied program provides a pleasant change from mental activity. Under her guidance and her patient, expert instruction students learn the rudiments of many new sports, while co-ordination, co-operation, and a well- balanced sense of competition and good sportsman- ship are also acquired. 17

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CHARLES R. GADAIRE, Ph. D. Biology With lively steps and innumerable hearty greet- ings, Doctor Gadaire enters the campus enlivened by his hasty trip from across the way. With a dignity that emanates from poise and selt confidence, his smile hints at the warmth and laughter hidden beneath that air ol efficiency. As his interests are varied, so is his energy boundless. And from his contagious exuberance and sincerity we have captured a ray ot confidence and loyalty and a firm conviction that the truly wise possess knowledge that is fostered and tempered by human understanding. ROBERT I. O ' HERRON, M.A. Chemistry Ideal compound of scientist and solid family man, his enthusiasm tor such diversified interests as metallurgy, wood-working, and golf is surpassed only by his evident devotion to the two tiny elements who call him Daddy. With down-to-earthness encompassed in loyal 11ms spirit, our chemistry prof has by word and example guided his students to that priceless under- standing of living close to the heart of the matter. Patient, logical to the extreme, understanding and genuinely friendly, Mr. O ' Herron is the champion ot common sense and that subtle sense of humor, masked by a quiet dignity. 16

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Yon who hove lifted ns from the depths of unknowing and who Imre shared with its an unfailing treasure . preferring to he unknown yon are betrayed by yonr secret s yllables, and the rustle of yonr rosaries . . . Beyond the pale of time and circumstance yon have led ns to consider verities e tenhd and complete; for yonr vision is not its own end , and yonr words fall on our mills as echoes of an ever new discovery. 18