Massachusetts College of Art and Design - Palette and Pen Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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MARY : I. RUGG 62 Hamilion Street, Wollaston. It has been said that success is only a matter of enthusi- asm. Mrs. Ru?g certainly radiates youth and vigor. Her forceful personality is a source of admiration and inspiration to her students. She keeps in touch with what ' s new in styles of illustration by being in the industrial field herself. In this way. the students are prepared to enter immediately into their respective fields. Resides teaching and doing free lance work, she still finds time to maintain a home and bring up her two- year-old son. She has truly attained a success worth striving for. JOHX SHARMOX 101 Coinden .Street. Boston Il’ai Instructor at Rhode Island School of Design. Mr. Shannon has been an instructor of painting in the school during the past two years and has ably proved his ability. He is a man of few words, who speaks always to the point, occasionally flavoring a criticism with a touch of humor. He first studied painting under Edmund C. Tarbell at the Boston iMuseum School and later with Brangwyn, the noted English artist. His rapid rise to the foremost ranks of still life and land- scape painters is acknowledged through commissions and exhibitions. We are certain that greatness will be his and are proud to have him associated with the school. LILAH MERLE VAUGH.AX 400 Crescent Sueet, Waltham. Instructor in sociology to the Jnnioi and Senior teacher training classes. Miss Vaughan is a B. U. graduate and has the dignified degrees of . .B. and . . M. .At Harvard she studied social service, civic welfare work and eco- nomics are also other experiences she has had. Don ' t let all this keep you in awe of her. for Miss Vaughan has a sunny disposition and a cheer - smile. Quick in her movements, intense in her discussion and humorous in her remarks. Miss Vaughan makes the sociology class the center of interesting arguments and debates.” Miss Vaughan also is an instructor at Boston L ' niversity. FREDERICK E. WALLACE Fenway .Studios, Boston. Born in Haverhill. Studied at AI. X. A. S. and The .Academie Julien. The Carlarossis, Paris. Instructor in Life and .Antique. That Air. Wallace has achieved recognition as a portrait painter is unquestioned by virtue of recent completed portraits of Ex-(jovernor Co.x, of Alassachusetts. and other Xew England notables. His ability as a drawing instructor is loudly proclaimed by all who attend his classes. His technical capabilities together with a charm- ing personality make him an invaluable asset to the faculty. GEORGE A, RICE 32 Park Avenue, Cambridge Graduated from Harvard and has received the de- grees of .A.B.. B.S.E.. AI.. ., P.H.D. His career has been a varied one as he has taught in many colleges throughout the country. .Among them the Hollywood Junior College and L ' enn State. He has travelled ex- tensively through Europe and his thrilling tales have been a source of stimulation to his classes. He has a dynamic personality and his students are held en- thralled by his impressions and philosophies. He has published several books on education and is considered to be an authorit - on that subject. EEEIE BVRO.X WHITTET 15 Clifton Road, Roxbury Libraiiun and Preceptress Airs. AVhittet was born in Boston and has studied at Boston University. .Simmons, and for one year at the AI. X ' . .A. S. Whatever a preceptress is supposed to be, the fact is that Airs. Whittet is our kind fairy god- mother. whose magic wand waves away all our difficul- ties: a dispenser of general information, a registrar of the lost and found, an inspired librarian and, besides holding the ke.vs to our lockers, she holds the keys to our hearts. Her office is a sort of open confessional where indul,gence is more often granted than penance imposed. 18

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ALIitRT 5. KP:XDALL 73 Parker Street, Newton Center, ilr. Kendall is the instructor in architectural drafting. Mr. Kendall has a penchant lor out of door activities, sailing and fishing e.specially and we understand he is very successful at both. Mr. Kendall is an instructor who expects a great deal from his pupils and they strive to realize his anticipations. He has a keen sense of humor, an energetic personality and radiates an air of well-being and vigor. Mr Kendall received his . .B. at Harvard in 1905 and also studied at Technologj and abroad. liRNKST L. M.VJOR Fenway Studios. Boston. Mr. Major was born in Washington. D. C. He was a pupil at the .Art Students League, of Boulanger and Lefebvre in Paris. He teaches oil painting and is a favorite exhibitor as well as having a genius for stage direction. Master of his own art, he combines with the art of savoir faire. savoir vivre — Part de se faire aimer. He and his beautiful dog are movie fans — like Merton, we have found ’‘our best friend and severest critic. for his wit is as sharp as a stiletto or as heavy as a sledge hammer — perfectly balanced so that one is sure to re- ceive one end or the other. LACRIX H. AIARTIX 14 Park Street, Lowell. Mass. Teacher oi Metal, Jewelry, Enameling Mr. Martin was born in Lowell and studied under Joseph DeCamp. .Arthur Gaskin and Alexander Fisher of London. He is a consummate artist in his field, who has the trust and esteem of his students. The course under his instruction is a fascinating one. and there are manv who find pleasure in this creative work. Mr. Alartin is a sportsman and devotee of golf. EI.L.A AIUXSTERBERG 53 AA ' estbourne Terrace, Brookline. Miss Munsterberg has joined the .Art School faculty as instructor in history. She studied at the art museum “■chool at Raddiffe College. She is an inveterate traveler, having been abroad ten times. Aliss Alunsterberg is fond of athletics but literature is her hobby, as is the study of personalities. Miss Alunsterberg radiates the sDirit and charm of the Renaissance and her lec- tures are most fascinating because of the magnetic appeal and vividness that she injects into them. We welcome you. Miss Munsterberg. and hope that this is the com- mencement of many years of h.ippy friendships formed here. LILLI AN A. PHILLIPS 36 Robinwood Avenue, Jamaica Plain Although one of our most recent finds among the faculty, she already convinced us of her ability and enthusiasm in the work she teaches, crafts. Miss Phillips is an alumnus of the A1 X. .A. S. and has had considerable experience in occupational therapy, in L niversity Exten- sion and in Club work, where she has lectured on In- terior Decoration as well as her chosen craft work. Miss Phillips is ever a versatile example of those rare per- sonalities who make every moment in a busy day- accountable unto themseUes. We all enjoyed her first year with us, and hope that she will continue giving us of her time ARTHUR RAA ' 515 r ' ellsway West, Aledford Mr. Ray first saw the light in classical Cambridge. Though he teaches mechanical drafting, he has a long history of study in totally different subjects acquired from a post graduate course at our school in painting and composition, from life classes at Boston .Art Club, the Rhode Island School of Design and intense study of design and painting at Flarvard. His rules are as inex- orable as his teaching is valuable. .As a disciplinarian, commuters oi his class are earliest arrivals. He is Saint Peter five minutes before nine, and Cerberus but five after. In the kaleidoscope of our art school mem- ories, Mr. Ray will be the most colorful motif of the pattern. 17

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IXIKIXIXtIXNISIlCI x ixiHixiaixixixi x XIXISIXIXIXIXIMiX ISABELLA T. DAMRELL 5 Lee Street, Cambridge. School Secretary. The efficient and capable secretary to Mr. Farnum and the school, rei.gning in the inner oflice, has not given us much opportunity to know her well. She is fond of music, good reading, and plays, and spent last summer in the mountains. Aliss liamrcll is very courteous and considerate, especially to the student “in trouble. She takes care of visitors and prospective students who come to learn about the school. LAURA A. C. RNEY 66 Calvarj’ Street, Watham. Bookkeeper and Recorder. Aliss Carney keeps the wheels ol efficiency oiled and running smoothly. In her hiner, cubby office we seek her for “lost and found articles and words of advice in our difficulties. We re very glad when she comes to our parties and entertainment when she does not act with her customary seriousness and dignity. We envy her lovely Titian hair and air of graciousness. 19