Newton Junior College - Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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SECOND ROW: Qleft to rightl Melvin Laurie, Judy Kaufman, Joan Hunter, Dean White, FIRST ROW: Qleft to f right, Monique Lom- bard, Joe Adario, Bob Arnold, Roberta Hunter. ja borg. Social Board Social life at NJC is largely in the hands of the Social Board, with its four subordinate committees, the Outing Club, the International Club, the Dance Committee, and the Prom Committee. Praise goes to these groups for plan- ning many joyful social activities and to Dean White for his guidance. This year the Social Board was under the capable leadership of Bob Arnold, Chairman, Monique Lombard, Vice-Chairman, Roberta Hunter, Secretary, Joe Adario, Treasurer, and Paul Engborg, Parliamentarian. The Board gave a gay Christmas party in the NJC's library which included a melodious chorus and band, elaborate decorations, and home-made refresh- ments. In March a small but happy group attended the Board's ski weekend in Jaffrey, N. H. During the first week of the school year, the Outing Club held a get- acquainted picnic at Ware's Cove, Auburndale. A livelier event was the Club's outing in May at Wingaersheek Beach, Gloucester. Many thanks to Bruce MacDonald, Chairman, and Jo Ann Kelleher, Vice-Chairman, for plan- ning two well-enjoyed affairs. Although inactive during the winter months, the International Club held in May a highly successful dinner and dance at La Cantina Club, an Italian restaurant in Framingham. The careful planning by Chairman Franca Celli and Vice-Chairman Paul Woodland, greatly aided by Sylvia Diamond, Marsha Reed, and Jenni Magni, resulted in a pleasant evening for all. The Dance Committee headed by Joe Adario, Chairman, and Paul Engborg, Vice-Chairman, can be thanked for their work in planning school dances. The 'Harvest Hop' in November at the Newton Highlands Women's Club and the 'Basketball Bawl'March at the Newton Centre Women's Club added much to college life at NJC. The climax of the social season came in May when formally clad NJCers attended the annual prom. Amid a sparkling array of whirling gowns, students and faculty danced to the melodious sounds of Jeff Carlton's Band. Such a dazzling evening was planned by Chairman Melvin Laurie and Vice-Chairman Janet Casey of the Prom Committee. This year much has been done by various boards and clubs to create spirit and harmony within the college. Above all, throughout the year the Social Board has led this attempt by providing well-selected and Well-organized social functions. 17 Janet Casey, Paul Eng-

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Although met with strong opposition, NJC's base- ball team faired well this year with a record of four wins, four losses, and two ties. Praise goes to Bob St. John, Peter Tamis, Don Lawn, pitchersg Dick Quigley, catcher, and Phil Cruise, Mike Yaffee, Charlie Roche, Jim Levenbaum, Dick Irwin, Joe Adario, Louie Farrugia, and Bruce Dewire, team members, for their loyal support and team spirit. Thanks, too, goes to Coach Malone for his invaluable assistance during the 1957-1958 NJC baseball season. 16 Baseball

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Ski Week-End Perhaps one of the worst blizzards of the season fell on March 14, the day of the NJC ski weekend at Birchtoft Lodge, Jaffrey N. H., an event planned by the Social Board. Nevertheless, bad weather did not deter our group of ardent skiing fans who plowed through seven hours of blowing snow. A blazing log fire and a hot meal were well appreci- ated after this long, dark journey. The weekend brought many unexpected events such as Dom's boy, a crowd of silent friends, and Bob Sweetnam's philosophy lecture. Talents included those of John Gradeski, whose make-up skill seemed expert, and Dick Arnold, whose swan dive rated a first on our casualty list. In looking back, we feel that the endless card games, charades, piano playing, ping-pong, and the laughter and joy of being together are the essence of NJC's weekend in New Hampshire. 18