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

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OF THE SCHOOL ART EDUCATION As prospective educators, it is our privilege to guide children in the field of creative expression ... to broaden and deepen their experience and apprecia- tion, and to help them become creatively intelligent individuals and constructive citizens. We are proud of our opportunity, — for we, too, are part of the fight for freedom of expression. JACQUELIN SAUNDERS GENERAL DESIGN The all-female design department has produced air brush and textile designs as fine as any on the market today. We hold an optimistic view of a bright future in the design field. Thus far our one obstacle seems to be a little insect called a silverfish who has a fondness for the black tempera in the designs hanging on the wall. KATHLEEN WAINWRIGHT GRAPHIC ARTS Ours is a course of new experiences . . . wobbly ven- tures into the fascination of oil painting, the excitement of etching and lithography, and the fun of roaming through the city making sketches in watercolor. Filled with ambition and individuality, we strive to create that which is truly “fine” art. PHYLLIS TOCK

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joys and problems of teaching, and some the thrills and headaches of layout and advertising. The class was again cut in size when the junior Graphic Arts and Costume Design divisions were incorporated into the senior class and many of our classmates finished a year ahead of us. Now as seniors, we are barely over a score in number. The teacher trainers have learned how to correlate with the social sciences; and the designers have not only mastered the problem of applying a flat wash, but have demonstrated professional ability in design achieve- ment. We realize now that the future art of America is dependent upon the right art education and the close cooperation of art and industry. This future is partly in our hands and in the hands of those of you who are now freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. It is our opportunity and our responsibility. We of the class of ' 44 have been able to continue our education through three years of a war that has affected us deeply. We have the faith and assurance that the chaos of the world into which we are graduating is beginning to clear. We have been cut in size, but not in spirit. As we think back upon our years as undergraduates, we wish that those other members of our entering class could be with us now. We wish that they could share the thrill of triumph and accom- plishment we feel as the senior year draws to a close. Let us keep this spirit of ambition and confidence as we meet a new challenge . . . greater, but somehow similar to the one we met In the fall of 1940. VIRGINIA CARTER 5

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October marked the month of the Hallowe’en Party. Amateur talent . . . square dancing . . . polkas . . . box lunches . . . cider and doughnuts contributed to the rustic atmosphere. Perhaps it was the chicken dinner at the Christmas Spread that made us delirious . . . but we all saw it happen. . . . The baby doll, the Jack-in-the-box and Raggedy Ann all came to life before our eyes. The Baby cried and Ann went back to sleep, but the other toys danced for us. Later we danced too . . . and had a wonderful time. This year we had a gathering that was different from all others ... a Mother and Daughter Tea. It was an enjoyable affair that gave our mothers a chance to become acquainted with our classmates and the faculty. Mass. Art night at the “Pops” was revived when the Student Association sponsored a gala evening. It was most enjoyable and decidedly worthwhile. Let us con- tinue this custom! On Fridays the “breeched” and “booted” riding club encounters interesting equestrian experiences. The glee club and modern dance group vie with each other for popularity. Brilliant student leadership has developed in connection with these activities.