Manhattanville College - Tower Yearbook (Purchase, NY)

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[ Page twenty-three ] HARRIET HANNA BASSETT Convent of the Sacred Heart, Rochester Thumbtack Club .’31,32 Cercle Frangais ..’32 Harriet is one of those few people of whom it can honestly be said: They are, in appearance and in personality, unforgettable.” Her height, the direct gaze of her eyes, her power of quick decision, the courage with which she in¬ variably defends her convictions, her facility for self-expression on all occa¬ sions, the poise with which she can meet a difficult situation,— all these place her at once out of the realm of the mediocre. Her irrepressible sense of humor and the breadth of her field of interests contribute greatly to the enjoyment of her many friends. One of the qualities which they appreciate most in her is her willingness to hear someone else’s views on a subject with attention and interest. Loyalty and consideration for her friends are among her essential characteristics. Moreover, the plight of the underdog makes a strong appeal to her sympathies, and she often takes up the cudgels to defend him. The College has received no small benefit from her help in the book-room, the sacristy, and the play-closet. Work which Harriet begins is carried through and accomplished.

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[ Page twenty-two ] CARMEN NATICA de ARANGO, E. de M. Convent of the Sacred Heart, Madison Avenue Classical Club .... .’30, ’31, ’32 Tower Board, Editorial Staff. . . . . .’31 Spanish Club..’30; President. .’31, ’32 Orchestra . . . .’29 Clavian Club . .’30 Greek Play . . . .’31 Cercle Frangais . . . .’32 Italian Play . . . .’31 II Circolo Italiano.’31 Jolly and laughing and enthusiastic, Carmen knows the insides of books and the delights of the classics. French and Spanish and Italian are her quota of modern tongues — not as musty booklearning, but as interesting and lively realms which invite further exploration. Time alone keeps her from studying all the others with the same zest. What fun it is to meet her at tea! One is sure to linger over the second cup for an absorbing discussion of anything from bowling to Dante. Hers is the secret of making conversation flow — to guarantee to others the security of their own opinions. Soon one discovers new convictions; thoughts crystallize into expression, for Carmen is amiably anxious to hear them. Her great devotion to Stephen Leacock, the patron of those who love to laugh, is well known, for he is a kindred soul. Laughter and the love of friends’’ have always found their place in Carmen’s orderly world by the side of seriousness and logic.

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{ Page twenty-four ] JOSEPHINE BREMNER, E. de M. Convent of the Sacred Heart, Menlo Park, California Thumbtack Club .’29,’31 Sewing Circle .’31,’32 Debating Club .’29,’30,’31,’32 Entertainment Committee, ’29,’30,’31,’32 Freshman Committee .’29 Athletic Representative .’29 Ping Pong Club President of the Missionary Association . .’32 Class Basketball Team.’29 Class Hockey Team.’29,’31 Tower Board .’31 Spanish Club .’31,’32 Spanish Play.’31,’32 .’29,’30,’31,’32 There is a charm about Jo that no one can resist, and the vivacity of her brown eyes makes us take notice. Her ability to make friends is unequaled, perhaps because she helps everyone, and certainly her good, sound everyday philosophy has weight with us all. Jo also adds valuable pleasure to our col¬ lege life. Her good nature prevails in every trying situation, and her ability to appreciate the best in people is unsurpassed. Her interests in college activi¬ ties are numerous; she is a member of the Debating Club, an able representa¬ tive in the field of athletics, and a capable organizer as President of the Missionary Society. Knowing Jo means knowing a splendid girl in whom we find a combination of all the qualities which go to make up a real friend.