Simmons College - Microcosm Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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Freshmen, who scarcely believe they will even- tually be alumnae of Simmons College, soon recognize Miss Marjorie Shea, whose office is on the corridor to Library C. As executive secretary of the Alunmae Association, Miss Shea records all information available about Simmons graduates. She is also editor ofthe Simmons Review, the alumnae publication. Registration weeks at Simmons are hectic for Mrs. Margaret Gonyea, Registrar. Students make Hnal decisions on courses from the attractive cat- alogue which originates in the Registraris Ofhce. Then under Mrs. Gonyea's guidance, they sign up lor another semester. Like the most popular movie idol, Simmons students have a publicity agent. Mrs. Pearl Young, who conducts the Office of Public Relations, sends newsworthy items about Simmons girls to home- town papers. Mrs. Young keeps the press well informed of social and educational activities at Simmons. She also edits the Simmons College News Bullclin. 28 Calling all zzewxpapers Truth or fiation The fate against calories

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to help her find the wa The library, seventy-eight steps skyward, is the closest to the moon many Simmons students may ever come. In contrast to the supposedly unin- habited moon, Libraries A and B are constantly occupied. Even Freshmen, whose domain is Library C on the ground floor, occasionally climb to the fourth. The library is indispensable to college education. Miss Ruth Danielson, Director of Residence on the main campus, supervises the welfare of several hundred students. She takes an active role in many college functions and is well known to commuters as well as to dorm students. Mrs. Frank Cooper, Director of Residence on Freshman campus, calms the qualms of Simmons' newest students. Miss Anna Hanson, Director of Placement, Students think Miss Alice Hopkins, Di ector i s immons graduates Find positions in the the Library also indispensable. She is as eage nes world. Miss Janet Smith assists under- assist students as they are to be help d. I :LL '1' 1a es in finding part-time work. The central Hopkins estimates that the Simmons lil ran 'l n nt office, which originated a few years ago, quires two thousand books a year, rang ng ? ia a, ed to meet the demands lor trained women technical works to the latest fiction. Ev ry ' ' art me. is made to keep Simmons students well i 1--X In a nts seek acting Health Director, Dr. Doro- through books, 1 hea ofbourow, when acid indigestion causes The first definite contact prospective students distress ' or 'cminor disorders irritate. Dr. Loof- have with Simmons is through the Qffice of Ad- mission and Guidance. High school seniors are much impressed by Miss Doris M. Sutherland who interviews all candidates for admission. Those accepted learn the problems and functions of the college at the weekly meetings of College Opportunities arranged by Miss Sutherland and her assistant, Miss Margery Wry. o Take cz dose qfsulplzur and molasser bourow attacks germs persistently with prescrip- tions and pills lor patients. Head colds and head- aches are the most common complaints. Miss Mary Hill, in 052, takes blood tests and makes analyses to diagnose complicated symptoms. Health, like certain courses, is a prerequisite at Simmons. - A Ifrlter to alumnae

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throughout the Simmons do 0 No. 222 on the fgflon list - H'IllC'7'f7,5 fllarif? v The day is too short Meet me at Infol' might well be the battle-cry ol' the Simmons brigade. Info is vital. So is Miss Marie La Porte who supplies it. Miss La Porte is one of Simmons' masterminds. She has ready answers for mailmen, delivery boys, sailors, vet- erans, students, even profs. How many questions does she answer each day? Itls a secret. Noses point the way to the college cafeteria as delicious odors permeate near-by locker rooms. Although the food shortage has extended to the post-war period, the cafeteria, under the direction of Miss Mary Davidson, is noted for the tasty, inexpensive food it serves. Fugitives from an Ec or Chem class may often be lound moseying around the Bookstore. Girls love to explore the shelves of nicknacks, stationery, and Mexican pottery. Into the store cash register go many carefully saved dimes and dollars. The most popular Bookstore demand is, 'LFive threes, please.