Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts - Mohawk Yearbook (North Adams, MA)

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Ebnmas jf. Qllummings E have here a member of the faculty whose company we all greatly enjoy, for he has proved himself to be one of the most affable of instructors. His is with us for the sole purpose of teaching the use of the chisel, jig saw, and other tools, a feat which he cheerfully attempts, sometimes with the plane fact of utter failure. However, although his pleasant face has never confronted us at the chapel exercises, because of some unknown reason, we are most willing to admit that he is else- where probably helping some ambitious student whose board he has split while intending perhaps to lend some timely assistance. To him the class of 1918 extend their best wishes, with the sincere hope that the incoming class may esteem and appreciate his services as we all do. i 19 Sarah Gammon ISS Gammon came to us in 1911 as Assistant Matron. She is a graduate of thc Guilford Maine, High School, and the Boston School of Domestic Science. A truer friend you will find no where. In one short year she has won a place for ever in all our hearts.

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mrs. Qiberga Van Qtten UR mother! During our two years' stay at Normal, Mrs. Van Etten has done much to lighten our schoolroom cares and to help us along our rough and rocky path. Whenever the clouds darken the sunshine in our later lives, our minds will always revert to her cheery' word and helpful smile. She attended the Oneonta High School, Oneonta State Normal, Business School, and Boston School of Domestic Science, from which she came to us. Marion ibntnarh ll We may live without friends, We may live without books, But civilized man cannot live without cooks. ISS Howard entered upon her duties as Assist- ant Matron at Taconic Hall in the fall of 1915. Our class, entering in October, 1916, soon felt well acquainted with her and found her to be a most congenial and lovable companion. Lexington, Mass., High School and the Boston School of Domestic Science both claim her as a graduate. Snow-shoeing, hikes, coasting or skating call her to the out-of-doors, for she is very active in all athletics. We often have heard her say dreamily, I won- der if it will be 'Fair and Warmer' tomorrow. We understand Camp Meade, Maryland, holds - certain attractions for her and that consequently she improves her few spare moments knitting for the soldier man. We were very much disappointed to learn of her resignation in July, 1917, and felt sorry to have her leave us. She accepted a position in Cooperstown, New York, where she is now domestic science teacher in the Cooper Foundation. Letters tell us how much she is enjoying her work, and the members of the Class of 1918 feel very sure she will be successful wherever she goes. 18

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1918 NORMALOGUE Iaff nf 1918 may Qfllen Qllsnp WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. Who lent you, love, your 'mortal dower Of pensive thoughts, and aspect pale, Your melancholy sweet and frail As perfume from a cuckoo flower? May entered Normal School after having completed very successfully four years at Williamstown High School. Mild, demure and retiring is this dark-eyed beauty in the classroom,-but wait until lunch hour! This same shy creature Hits about from library to assembly hall keeping everyone in fits of laughter, with her witty sayings, clever puns, and funny faces. The subject of Betty Baby, her one year old niece is the only thing upon which May can talk seriously. But one day when a number of girls were talking about the societies to which they would like to belong, May with absolutely no hesitancy declared that she would love to be a Mason! We feel that May won't be disappointed, for who could resist one with such a winning way? Minnie Bailey WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. And when a man's in the case, You know all other things give place. Min is our only member from Buxton Hill, and although she has a long walk before her both morning and night, she doesn't seem to mind it, for her heart is not there. It is in Georgia. It is whispered that Min is thinking of going to France, and for that reason we should not be surprised to hear that she was making use of her Household Arts Course, in which she has been a shining star. Let it be known however, that she doesn't sit up every night to study, moreover she loves to be teased very often by her chum Spoon to skip to the movies. Will she be an old maid school marm? Never! Marion Jftances Barnes S'row, MASS. Day by day she labors, The nicest girl we know, To teach the little dormaliles The way that they should go. Peg, one of the most popular and good all around girls, is loved by all her friends. Her greatest ambitions are to get a hat which looks well on her, find a man for the man dance, and get a pair of shoes which do not hurt. Her favorite expression is, I got to go. Her favorite occu- pation is resting. She will probably teach for a few months and then retire for a rest. Can't you hear her saying now: I wish I was a little rock, A sittin' on a hill A doin' nothin' all day long But jus' a sittin' still? 20