Rhode Island School of Design - Portfolio Yearbook (Providence, RI)

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ELIZABETH (Betty) SHIPPEE Industrial Design Department Blithe Spirit from the Johnnycake country. Volatile expressions for every occasion. Says Betty, “My life is an open book, but some of the pages are stuck together!” Has serious spells delegated to writing poetry and such. Amber eyes, forever— ERNA STRASSER Landscape Architecture Department Practically a permanent fixture at her drawing board. Brain of the Physchology class, but could stand improve- ment in the culinary department. A continental tang to her speech — the Mystery Woman. MATHEW (Matt) SIOK “Gonna crush dat rock, boys!» — the Orson Welles of the Sculpture Studio. Firmly believes that Man is Woman’s greatest asset. Pillar of the Camera Club, and favorite model? Anna Tefft, of course! Determined jaw— Sculpture Department ANNA TEFFT Textile Department Ann caused a mild furor this year by chopping off her renowned long tresses. Upholds the one about “still waters running deep” — Dreams up some bizarre sub- ject matter for her textiles. Standby model of the por- trait class. Also “Knows a boy named Matt”—

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VIOLET (Vi) MCCLUSKEY A short drink of water — Vi McCluskey— In level seven ‘til it’s dusky— Illustration Department “Homework done?” says I to she— I show her one—‘Well, uh— I did three—” Three sketches, that is— Dark hair, small voice, and what a whiz! HARRIOT (Bunny) PURINTON Landscape Architecture Department ‘ ‘gad! We skied all over Mt. Washington this week- end—” so small, could hide in her own projects—spends tough summers sailing at Marblehead — Manhater thru and thru (‘til the next one!). SHIRLEY (Kit) MOONEY Kit’s specialty, the very detailed and intricate fabric Textile Department designs. Since Tom’s return, she has become the model domestician. Makes tracks for the apartment in all spare time. Always on hand to root with her cheer-leader hus- band — Her sad fate to be allergic to gardenias! SALLY SHAW “Hey Sal, what’s wrong with this? Tell me where to Industrial Design Department go from here—” If it’s a bit of good judgment or advice you need, she’s the gal. A true advocate of Spike Jones and Danny Kaye, and a singular talent for “‘le mot juste”. “Well, by George!”’—

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RHODA FRANKLIN TRUMBULL Textile Department “Tobacco Rhoda” — Known for her Captain hus- band, handmade jewelry, green eyes, 1932 LaSalle called Bessie — Buries herself down in the Textile Design lab daily, but to worthy avail! Always knitting “little things” for friends, but one day she'll fool us! Rhoda, not an- other gardenia corsage! CHARLOTTE WILLIAMS Costume Department Politeness costs nothing and gains everything. Turns out costumes created by a designer’s heart, mind, and hands. Aspires to play the role of a New York designer. Worries over the entire costume department, helping people along, and usually ends up doing the work herself. Ho hum, serves her right for being so energetic. DORIS (Dot) WALKER Uses her Maine lingo to advantage in letting loose that witty tongue. Dot’s styling trademark is ruffles-and-frills — Waiting for commencement so that she and Charlie can plan a July wedding. Adores being called ‘Dorothy’. The elusive type — Passion for purple — Costume Department MARJORIE WING The little bug. “Did you say Hyannis?” she spends her nights in the Interior Design Studio, so Interior Architecture Department We suspect seldom is she seen away from her desk. Knows someone in every town you mention — A few more trips to Pink- ham Notch and she'll have a part ownership in the place! Small, blonde—