Elms College - Elmata Yearbook (Chicopee, MA)

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Chemistry Possessing the efficiency of Frank B. Gilbreth, Mr. O ' Herron, as head of the chemistry department, exhibits a mastery of Inorganic, Qualitative, Quantitative, Or- ganic and Physical Chemistries. Recently, a new Information bureau for graduate study and assistantships was set up by Mr. O ' Herron In order to aid In channelling future-minded seniors Into their particular fields of Interest. Whether in the lecture hall, or presiding over a lab, the genuine composure and quiet manner of our chemistry professor hardly conceals his keen enthusiasm for sports, study and family life. Robert I. O ' Herron A shining, well-supplied stock room complete with the most modern equipment, an active Interest In freshman natural science and physics, and proficiency behind the movie projector, all can be accredited to the efforts of Sister Maria Maurice.

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Biology As spirited as a comet, and with as spirited a personality, Dr. Gadaire adroitly directs the Biology Department. Conversa- tionally, he turns easily from Freshman Gen- eral Science, (not to mention Senior Bacter- iology and Physiology, nor Junior Embry- ology and Histology) to any affair of the day. It is plain to see that he fosters a high regard for participation in world affairs as v ell as college activities. His relaxed manner and pert occasional diversions in the midst of difficult lectures lighten even the heaviest courses. Charles R. Gadaire, Ph.D. Just as interesting is the Sophomore Anatomy course taught by Sister Margaret James whose feline subjects become famous on campus in mid-December in spite of their rigor mortis. It was with Sister ' s as- sistance that Biology majors learned about the development of the embryo as they patiently awaited the arrival of three baby chicks, born in the incubator of the micro- biology lab. Their zealous propounding of new theories and the constant reminder that the scientist must be insatiably curious and open to discussion at all times have been strongly instilled in each Biology student at the Elms, and shall not be forgotten.

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English Capable and efficient are two characteristics very fittingly applied to Sister Helen Joseph. Sister not only Is our very busy Registrar, but she also is profes- sor of English. ' Students of this department are ex- pertly guided through courses In Dante, Chaucer, Shakespeare, World Literature, and American Literature. Sister alms to develop In her students not just a knowledge and understanding of great works past and present, but also a deep appreciation for these masterpieces whose beauty time will neither erase nor mar. Freshmen are introduced to college English by Sister Mary Eugene, and find. through the crisp, logical quality of her guidance, that even the formidable term paper loses somewhat of Its terrifying as- pect, and that (top secret!) the process of thinking can be painless! Sophomores find themselves on a voy- age with Sister Rose Dolores, traveling through the centuries from Beowulf fo the War Poets to discover, after all, the mag- nificent harmony that filters through human experience down the ages. Freshmen found added enthusiasm in the production of Everyman, a part of their English course. In the Interclass com- petitions. A trophy for their efforts would certainly be Incentive for future presen- tations.