Plymouth State University - Conning Tower Yearbook (Plymouth, NH)

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20 “THE CONNING TOWER” 1928 Class History Introduction. In September, 1924, we entered I X. S. to realize aspirations in the teaching profession. Little did we realize that we were to In the pioneers of the four year classes. Chapter I. On the evening of our arrival we gathered in Livermore Hall to receive instructions regarding the courses. From tin assembled number, twenty-four maids and one lonely Jimmie became members of our class. On our return to Mary Lyon Hall we gathered in the lobby, where the gleaming flames in the fireplace cheered homesick freshmen, and school songs instilled in us all the true spirit of the school. During the pre-IIallowe'en days, green was our favorite color; and for the first time for many of us, we displayed our abilities anywhere from the role of a wash-woman to that of an actress. The climax of initiation came with the banquet of Hallowe'en eve. The entertainment for the evening consisted of speeches by Dr. Silver. Dr. Lamson. and class officers, stunts by the “Kid Faculty”, and a basket-ball game in the gym. N'ow that we were juniors we became united under the name of the C1H1 (Mass, and Leah was chosen our president. The approach of Christmas gave us an opportunity to show our appreciation to the upper (class men) by giving them a Christmas party in the lobby. How can we forget that period between Christmas vacation and Easter? It was at this time that we were all introduced to the hypodermic needle, because of the scarlet fever epidemic; but even quarantine had its joys. Time passed very quickly. During the beautiful month of May we had our May breakfast, the serenade to the seniors, and our play, “Spreading the News”, which served as our initiation into the Pan-Athenian Society. In June we witnessed our first Commencement Exercises of P. X. S. We did our share in making the exercises impressive by having our class represented in the pageant. Chapter II. Dow quickly our summer vacation passed. On our return we felt much happier and greater because of the fact that we were middlers. Three years seemed so long to some of our class-mates that they did not return: thus we were sixteen in number. Initiation came again but this time wt did the honors. Christmas came with its usual festivities, a party in the gym and the pageant. Here we find our class represented.

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“THE CONNING TOWER” 1928 19 MARY JOSEPH INK SHEA Nashua, N. H. “ Maizie” (Mass Baseball (1) (2): Volley Ball (1) (2); Class Sec.-Treas. (2); Bus. Manager Class Book (4); Class Will (4); Pan-Athenian (2) (3) (4); Represent a -live (1) (3); Cerde Francais (2); Clerk of Court (3) ; Class Ring Committee (2). ‘ She is Irish in name, in manner, in wit; She is true as gold, and as bright every bit. Some day we expect to see Maizie as local representative for the Pictorial Review, Broadway’s most talented actress, established in the Normal School office as Dr. Silver’s right hand “man”, or teaching in Keene High School—who knows? Maizie is one of those rare persons gifted with the ability to do everything well; and her ready wit has entertained the C-ls on more than one occasion. MARION ELEANOR STEVENS Island Pond. Vt. “Steve” Class Baseball (1) (2); C'ercle Francais (1); Class Basketball (2); Volley Ball (2) (4); Sec. State (3); ('lass Sec.-Treas. (3); Class Pres. (4); Tennis Tournament (3) (4); Bowling Tournament (4); Class Book Staff; Class History (4); Pan-Athenian (2) (3) (4). Always ready to do her share. Others’ burdens willing to hear; Can wc do it without lor there? Without our 1Steve’. “Steve” is another loyal member of the Cl class She may seem to be a bit quiet but just get acquainted with her and then you find you have a different person. “Steve” is one of the real sports of P. N. S. If she’s not in her room you know she is either in the gym, the bowling alley, or on the tennis court. What’s more, her studies are not left undone because of her love for athletics. MAUDE MABEL WILKINS Dover, N. II. “Modest”; “Bud” Class Pres. (4); June Pageant (1); Christmas Pageant (2); Class Sec.-Treas. (1) (2); Marshall (1); Class Prophecy (4); Class Ring Committee (2); Class Book Staff (4); Cerele Francais (2); Solicitor (4); Sergeant at Arms (4); Clerk of House (2); Hiking Leader (3); Soccer (1) (2) (3) (4); Volley Ball (1) (2); Class Basketball (1) (2); Baseball (1) (2) (3); Tennis Tournament (3); Bowling Tournament (4); Pan-Athenian (2) (3) (4). For she's such a bright, little. Light, little, mischievous lass. Sincere, understanding, and loving is Maude and the C4s feel richer for having had her companionship for four happy years. Maude is a cheery optimistic little miss who looks for good in everyone and bad in none. She has her graver moments too, but we all know her best when her rippling laugh echoes through the corridor.

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“THE CONNING TOWER” 192 8 21 We were all interested in the semi-annual election held in February, because our class-mate, Betty, was elected governor. Leah, who had served as our president for a year and a half, now transferred her responsibilities to Ruth. The main feature of the year for the C’s was the presentation of “The Merchant of Venice”, given before the public and the student body. Graduation this year was especially sad to us because of the leaving of our school-mates with whom we had entered. Chapter III. Back again! What a radical change! We were informed that the three year courses had been extended to four years. Thus our class was to separate, seven of our members leaving at the end of the year. Although divided, we still co-operated and considered ourselves united. Men believe themselves to be highly capable of carrying on political affairs, so we gave Jimmy an opportunity to verify this fact by selecting him as our class president. Some of us enjoyed the real experiences of a teacher by training in the Model School, Orford High School and by substituting. After three years of eventful college life, an exclusive C3H3 party was held at Langdon Park, as a farewell to our classmates who were leaving at the end of this year. The Commencement this year was more impressive to us, because we realized that half of our class would not be with us in September. Chapter IV. September 13, 1!)27. and we are truly seniors! IIow different everything is, many new faculty members, hour periods, and our class in the minority, numbering only eight. Our first semester classes consisted of six members because Maizie and Eva were out training. The week-end of October 8. found all the members of the C4 class at Loonside Camp, with Miss Hodgdon and Miss Neely as chaperons. Since then, the cry of the class has been, “When can we go again?” The various social functions this year were the Governor’s ball, the Christmas party and pageant, and the Valentine party. We feel that we have been well represented in the extra-curricular activities, in the Christmas and June pageants by Dot. Maude, and Teddy; in student government by Dot, Steve, Teddy, Maude and Mick; in athletics by Dot, Steve, Maude, Teddy, Maizie and Til lie. Dot is our debater and Maizie, our actress.