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

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MR. FRED J. THOMPSON 368 Long wood Avenue, Boston, Mass. Instructor in Elementary Drawing and Design M. S. A. welcomes Mr. Thompson as a new member of our faculty, who has already made himself known because of his friendly manner. Courteous, kindly, and always quietly helpful, Mr. Thompson soon makes everyone with whom he comes in contact his friend. MISS AMY R. WHITTIER 93 Chestnut Street, Boston, Mass. Alumnus, M. S. A.; Cowle’s Art School, Harvard, and Universities of Boston and Chicago Head of Department of Art Education A vision of purple asters and heliotrope, a person of gracious friendliness and charm. Her buoyancy of spirit, her keen and sympathetic understanding of her pupils’ difficulties, finds expression in a wise and helpful guidance. Teachers as well as pupils are always assured of a cordial welcome to her at- tractive office retreat, where a few mo- ments with her makes life seem richer and more worthwhile. MRS. EFFIE B. WHITTET 15 Chilton Rd., West Roxbury, Mass. Boston University; Simmons; M. S. A. Librarian Instructor in Library Methods As a source of information, a nurse and a trusting friend, Mrs. Whittet reigns undisputed in her fourth-story kingdom. MRS. ELIZABETH W. PERKINS 231 Perkins St., Jamaica Plain, Mass. Lecturer, Observation and Mental Training through Drawing Quite apart from the Art of Seeing, we have found Mrs. Perkins to be one of thosereally genuine, worth while people. We need not fear that her estimation of us will be biased by the fact that we do not agree with her theories, or that we are unsuccessful in teaching memory sequences! Mrs. Perkins assures us that perspective need not be nearly as difficult as we anticipate. MR. JOHN SHARMAN 80 Somerset Street, Belmont, Mass. Instructor in Painting All w’ho are privileged to know ' and study under Mr. Sharman learn to ad- mire him for his impartiality and desire to help his students. With a nicety of judgment, Mr. Sharman blends constructive criticism and slight praise upon which one builds his hopes and aspirations step by step. DR. LILAH M. VAUGHAN 400 Crescent Street, Waltham, Mass. Boston University, A.B., A.M., Ph.D. Phi Beta Kappa. Graduate work at Harvard, Civic Welfare Work, Woman’s Municipal League, Advisor of women and Professor of Economics and Soci- ology at Boston University School of Education. Instructor in Sociology A very human and entertaining instruc- tor who explains her theories by stories from actual experiences; a character made strong through constant struggle, yet benevolent and understanding; one who is to be admired.

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Mr. OTIS A. PHILBRICK 10 Hill Crest Pkwy, Winchester, Mass. Alumnus, M. S. A. Instructor in Life Drawing and Painting In a humorous, tolerant and kindly manner Mr. Philbrick gives truly help- ful criticisms to all students. Quietly and unpretentiously, he sets for us those high standards which inspire all to nobler thought. MRS. MARY M. RUGG 44 Hobomack Road, Quincy, Mass. Alumnus, M. S. A.; Cooper Union; Pratt Institute; Chicago School of Design Instructor in Costume Illustration In Mrs. Rugg, one finds friendliness, frankness, and a fighting spirit. You may enjoy her friendliness and frankness if you will seek an opportunity to talk with this member of the faculty, who is often mistaken for a student. As to the fighting spirit, has she not said she would be satisfied only when every position, calling for a costume illustra- tor in Boston, was filled by an M. S. grad uate? MR. LAURIN H. MARTIN 14 Park Street, Lowell, Mass. Cowles School of Art, Birmingham, England ; School of Art, London County, Council of Arts and Crafts; South Ken- sington Medal Instructor in Metal Crafts Aesthetic values in art change in im- portance from age to age, but good craftsmanship is eternal in its appeal. Behind the craftsmanship is the crafts- man, happv in the knowledge that his work will be prized in direct ratio to his skill and sincerity of purpose. Mr. Martin is such a happy craftsman, he knows his craft and understands his materials; he allows his medium to speak in terms of its natural beauty and the degree of its preciousness. The result is good craftsmanship and art, because Mr. Martin is an artist. MR. LEO O ' DONNELL 20 Netherlands Road, Brookline, Mass. Alumnus, M. S. A. Instructor in Illustration and Life Drawing Critical, amusing, complimentary only in the most deserving cases, Mr. O ' Donnell has gained a place in our affections. On those rare occasions when he shares stimulating comments on literature, drama, or contemporary art we realize how much a “modern he is. MISS LILLIAN A. PHILLIPS 59 Perkins Street, Jamaica Plain, Mass. Alumnus, M. S. A. ; Degrees B.S., M. A., Columbia University Extension Work Instructor in Crafts A most energetic and admirable instruc- tor, who devo tes her time to the instruc- tion of the ancient and honorable art of craftsmanship. Her extensive knowledge of her subject and her pleasant personality fully equip her for her work. MR. RAYMOND H. PORTER 331 Harvard Street, Cambridge, Mass. Chicago Art Institute Instructor in Modeling and Casting A noble mind, strong in purpose and achievement. Surely not in vain — “My substance of the Common Earth was ta ' en And to this Figure moulded, to be broke Or trampled back to shapeless Earth again.

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Officers CLASS OF NINETEEN THIRTY-ONE John Leo Hendricken Kenneth W. Berry Treasurer President Eleanor Deshon Vice-President W E, the Class of 1931, are about to pass the threshold, and to look back with tear-dimmed eyes at our school days. This year has found us in our final steps of specialization with little time for adventuring and becoming acquainted with other students. In our four years, we’ve attended the football games most faithfully. Such victories they were that they left us happy and gay until the Christmas Spread — a sparkling moment giving its light until another happy date, the Senior Prom. The latter, one may easily guess, was an affair of dignity and grace, a splendid reflection of the Senior Class. The final tussle with the thesis leaves us in fitting form to deal with banquets, dances, and graduation exercises. It’s all a glorious step out into a bright new world, but with it is the regret that we know all our resolutions to continue friendships will not be kept. Yet we shall still have these glorious memories — memories to each a little different, but in the mind of all there will be the sacred and the ridiculous. Grace Scott