Manhattanville College - Tower Yearbook (Purchase, NY)

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h ’... JOSEPHINE ANN BERGEN 1 ; E. de M. 601 Sixth Street, Brooklyn, New York St. Saviour Academy, Brooklyn, New York To transfer from one College to another is a rather frightening thought for anyone, but Jo not only proved her courage by weather¬ ing Sophomore year with us, she even outdistanced us by far. Now that she is a Senior she is still particularly dear to us because of her simple friendliness, her gentle sincerity and the quick smile she’ll give you for a greeting. Her skills and interests are many and varied. She can toss off a short-story just as interestingly as a design. Tennis, Spanish, and Photography are just a few of the things she enjoys and her eloquence and enthusiasm have made her a valuable asset to the Debating Club. All in all she has one of the most unaffected and spontaneous dispositions, we have had the pleasure to meet. Major—English Minor—Art Debating Club, ’44, ’45; Liturgical Committee, ’45; Defense Council, ’45; English Club, ’44, ’45. 26

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ELIZABETH ANN BAXTER, E. de M. 449 Broadway, Newport, Rhode Island Rogers High School, Newport, Rhode Island The words tumble out over one another. “B. Bax” has the floor. There is a sparkle in Betty, an infectious sparkle that draws and holds attention. For like the shamrock, she holds for us something of Ireland. For who but an Irishman could talk so convincingly as this, the President of our Debating Club? And who but an Irishman could so exactly characterize the people who live in her short stories? Betty has loved Manhattanville. It has been for her more than the “Times” in the morning and “packages at one o’clock.” These things she has had too; but more than that, she has caught its spirit. That she will have always. And will always give. For that is Betty ' s way. Ma jo r—E n glis h Minor—Chemistry Freshman Glee Club, ’42; Freshman Forum, ’42; Debating Club, ’43, ’44, President, ’45; Catechetical Committee, ’42; Girl Scouts, ’43, ’44, ’45; English Club, ’43, ’44. Head of Criticism Unit, ’45; Essay, ’44, ’45; Tower Board, ’44; Choir, ’42, ’43; Brownson Honor Society, ’44, ’45; Class Council, ’44, ’45. 25

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..Ij ANNE BYRD BOUSCAREN, E. de M. 646 Prospect Avenue, Winnetka, Illinois Convent of the Sacred Heart, Noroton, Connecticut What will we miss most about Bouscie? It might be her friendly “Hi, kids!” that we hear everywhere on the heights. It might be her performances par excellence in the little theatre, or her torrential French conversation. But no—it’s that touch of “je ne sais quoi” —that rare charm that takes the gloom from a Monday, keeps the Senior Lounge in laughter, and adds the final note of indefinable something to every gathering. There’s something very special about Bouscie. We can’t say it in a few words, and it would be hard to say it even in many, but we all feel it, and we will miss it. What will we miss most? Bouscie, herself. M a j or—French Minor—History Freshman Glee Club, ’42; Freshman Dramatic Club, ’42; Freshman Forum, ’42; Dramatic Club. ’43, ’44, ’45; Catechetical Committee, ’42; Nurse’s Aide, ’44, ’45; Defense Council, ’43, ’44, President, ’45; Essay, Business Manager, ’45; Tower Board, ’44; Tower Financial Committee, ’42; Choir, ’42; Ushers, ’44, ’45; Varsity Hockey, ’42; Varsity Tennis, ’42, ’43, ’44, Captain, ’45; Class Hockey, ’43, ’44, ’45; Class Basketball, ’42, ’43, ’45; Class Council, ’42. ’43, ’44, ’45; Thumbtack Club, ’42. 27