Manhattanville College - Tower Yearbook (Purchase, NY)

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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.

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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-jive } HELEN BURKE Columbia University, New York Spanish Club .’32 Though a newcomer to Manhattanville this year, Helen has adapted herself to her class and her suroundings in a remarkably easy and natural manner. Perhaps this is due to her unruffled outlook on things in general and to her calm acceptance of situations as they exist. Her friendliness is of the quiet but interested kind, and although her manner is reserved, she mingles well in the life at college. The college room sees her often, reading the news¬ paper or observing whatever may be going on. We have become quite accus¬ tomed to Helen’s characteristically busy air, as she hurries through the cor¬ ridors to her classes. We shall remember her for her pleasant, amiable disposition, with which one year of association has been all too little.