Lasell College - Lamp Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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Miss Mari' Class of 1943 Hundreds of anxious females climbed down from the train at Auburndale on September 19, 1942. In the midst of all the scramble and confusion, the seniors of Lasell, old timers, now, greeted one an- other with cries of joy, then taxied to their houses to unpack. This memorable day marked the begin- ning of nine glorious months at Lasell. After regis- tering, attending the President's Reception, and greeting the new juniors, they were ready to begin classes. Then came Junior Week. On every path one could see those underclassmen hiking along, dressed in outlandish outfits which had been dreamed up by the seniors. With books piled to the level of their eyes, they did the bidding of any senior who came along. On November 22, the illustrious seniors took Cap and Gown. That was a never-to-be-forgotten i20l

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Clam Ojirerr night. Alter the solemn procession, everyone gath- ered in the Barn to enjoy crackers and milkfand laryngitis. Then Came the Christmas Ball, the first lormal ofthe year. The senior houses hummed with exeitement as girls in swirling gowns awaited their eseorts. Soon after the holidays the following senior Class officers were elected: Harriet Lindsey, president, Betty Gorton, vice-president, Priscilla Spence, secretary, Sue VVhite, treasurerg Carol VVadhams, leader, and Janet Reid, assistant song leader. Toward the end ofjanuary, sighs and groans began to emanate from every senior house, as mid-year exams approached. The expression burning the midnight oil became a reality. Then it was all over, and graduation lay just ahead. And now the year has ended. livery senior will Cherish the memories olithese College days, knowing that, whatever lies ahead, nothing can alter the glorious tact that she is, and always will be, a loyal daughter ofLasell. l2Il