Salem State University - Clipper Yearbook

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Tfze Tear 3005 1934 Qlummettial Clillass will Now about to withdraw from this long-favored territory, we, the Commercial Seniors of 1934, realizing with fullest appreciation the great sorrow our departure inflicts upon those whom we leave behind, do now bequeath numerous prized posses- sions as slight consolation to our sorely-bereaved mourners. Kxow ALL BIEN BY THEsE PRESENTS that we, the Commercial Seniors, being of sounded minds fsounded by the facultyj and exhausted bodies, now make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament. Ernst: individually and separately we do give, devise, and bequeath the following properties, real and unreal. To wit: Alice Dugan leaves her unfailing capacity to enlighten any dull half hour by her ability to pronounce the awe-inspiring name of Lake Chaugago .................. Mary Marie Duncan, Hester Irving, and Helen Syzdlowski, our three real Titians, leave their fame to those would-be red heads so numerous among the underclassmen, hoping these aspirants may some day achieve less multi-shaded tresses by their mighty efforts. Faulkner, Fouhey, and Gordon, authors, bequeath to the rising generation of the senior bookkeeping class their most important document on Corporations, the only defect in said masterpiece being a few misplaced pages caused by an oversight on the part of the publisher fthe first of the aforesaid illustrious authorsj Louise Gagnon leaves her unequaled distinction of having ancestors who came over with Lafayette. Corinne Gately leaves het amazing dexterity in the art of graceful falling, whether it be falling into Whites Pond in autumn or tumbling noiselessly off the stage the night of the L. DC. Plays. Esther Hanson, Edna Leavitt, and Florence List leave to any girls disturbed by the inconsistency of the male sex three old faithfuls, namely Henry, John, and Frank. Ernie Maynard leaves her ancient prerogative of calling Themistocles, that renowned Athenian, leader at Thermopylae, by an intimate nickname. Eileen Murray and Helen Sacco bequeath to any budding De Valera or Mussolini their eloquence in defense of the credit of lreland and ltaly respectively. For further details see Mr. Phillips, overwhelmingly defeated on the battlefield. To anyone interested in versatility, Ev Oliver gives a dozen facial expressions, guaranteed to cover every situation from extolling a free fish from the boatmen at Commonwealth Pier, or withdrawing from an exclusive cafe after a glance at the bill of fare and a hasty comparison of prices and pocketbook. 26

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1934 S. 7f C. Corinne Gately as our representative took very good care of our business in the council during this, our first, and perhaps most eventful year in college. Bea Edmond- son was elected council representative for our sophomore year ethe busiest year of our four. Our month's leave to work as clerks came at the end of a hectic period of geog- raphy notebooks, typewriting projects, arithmetic notebooks and Gillespie outlines. Most of us came back glad that we did not have to stand behind a counter for the rest of our lives. We ended the year with a luncheon party in the lunchroom with Miss Edwards and Mr. Sproul as guests. Somebody overrated our appetitesg we could have fed the school with what was left after we had all eaten to capacity Those wonderful spare periods of ourjunior year! At last we had time for outside activities. Many members of our class joined the Girl Scout Club and helped make its convention at Cedar Hill a success. Our own E. Oliver was President. Many other members belonged to the International Relations Club of which Helen Sacco was Treasurer. Edna Leavitt was secretary of the council and had the honor of being sent to New York to represent our school. Hy Gordon capably ca ptained the men's basket- ball team. Leslie Faulkner represented us in the council. We shall never forget Mr. Phillips' beach party at Preston Beach. The swimming, playing, delicious chowder, sizzling frankfurters and spicy spaghetti all contributed their part. And the ride home-with how many in your live-passenger car, Mr. Phillips? Many of us attended the Invitation Promenade to welcome our own Dr. Pitman home from Europe. We also attended a few operas at the Boston Opera House, 'fMad- ame Butterfly and Il Trovatore among them. Then there was the enlightening afternoon at Mr. Whitney's. After becoming acquainted with his trees, flowers, and birds, we received lessons in the choosing of colors in our dress. We hope that other classes may have the privilege of visiting his beautiful home. So much to do and only one year in which to do it. First, we chose Alice Pelletier for our council representative, and Edna Leavitt began her successful year as council president. Corinne Gately and Evelyne Oliver were elected Vice-president and Treas- urer of the Senior class, respectively. Corinne was also Associate Editor of the Log and Ernestine Maynard the Business Manager. The Freshmen were duly initiated at a successful reception. Those of us who had to stay and clean up often wondered just whose initiation it was, One of our classmates, Bea Edmondson was elected president of the Literary- Dramatic Club which she worked hard to establish. We can never repay Miss Edwards for all the hours she spent with us getting this club on its feet. Hester Irving was presi- dent of the Tri Mu Club and Helen Sacco of the International Relations Club. Four years is such a short time when one thinks back. We wish that we could be together many years longer. Work is easy when one has the pleasant associations with which we have been blessed. EILEEN MURRAY, ,34 25

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193-l S. TQ C. Alice Pelletier and Peg Welch extend to excursionists a valuable fund of knowl- edge on Boston-bound Fords and travel on the narrow gauge a science not to be sneezed at by the most experienced peregrinator. Dot Prestininzi leaves her ability to maintain an unruilled calm in the midst of ii class of clamoring, arguing seniors. Dot Sidmore grants her ability to maintain a four-year constant companionship without interruption or eruption to any two commercial juniors. May we suggest Esther and Elmer look into this? Gen Tinkham leaves a shining example of triumph over inexhaustible worries to anyone sinking under the anxieties of college life. To any three worthies, Vic Borys, Kay Dennen, and Bea Edmondson bequeath their indisputable right to appear, bedraggled and dripping from the shower room, 10 to 2OlHll1llICS late for geography class on the third floor. To all desiring knowledge of the intricacies of the Carioca or any other dance they may wish to execute at the Senior Reception, we offer the services of Marion Wheeler, our expert and ever-patient dancing instructor. Florence White leaves her amazing knowledge of the art of constructing and administering true and false banking tests. References supplied by the seniors. SEcoND:Jointly and together we assign the following: To Mr. Sproul we leave our sincere thanks for his patience and persistence in his efforts to make 17 reluctant and sedentary seniors transportation-minded. Coordinator Eastman may have our advice upon request. We also leave memories of our alacrity in supplying figures-120,000,000 people in the U. S. To Mr. Phillips we entrust all our secrets and also give him our permission to drive serenely about the country-side in a car loaded with hot-dogs while 30 starving picknickers anxiously await his return. To the Commercial Juniors we assign our fortitude and courage to shoulder the blame for the misdeeds of the junior high seniors, such as populating the telephone booth with such notable gentlemen as Davies, Barnes, and others. IN TESTILIONY WHEREOP we have set our hand to this our last will and testament by making our X. BE.-KTRICE H. EDMONDSON, '34 Witnesses : James Gillespie John Dewey 27