Simmons College - Microcosm Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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Always zz smile. Thinking up an other Syplaerism. he Hmfe When we were freshmen, the faculty and adminis- tration awed us with their overwhelming knowledge. When we were sophomores, they seemed more human. By junior year, we all had our favorites. And by senior year, we all agreed that each and every one of the friendly, enthusiastic, and understanding men and women on our faculty would never be forgotten. It is with pride that we present the following: Mrs. Margaret K. Gonyea, Registrar, attends to all matters pertaining to registration. A very capable and efhcient woman, Mrs. Gonyea, in her oilice on the second floor, keeps accurate accounts of our course credits and year hours. Miss Doris M. Sutherland, Director of Admission, leads a very busy and personally satisfying life. Miss Sutherland interviews girls who hope to be admitted to Simmons. Girls in the college as well as prospec- tive Simmons students are always welcome to come in and see Miss Sutherland if they desire personal interviews and guidance. Mr. Richard K. Bachelder, Treasurer and Comp- troller, is the man who Collects our tuition. A co- U41

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Cbiqf Administrators at Simmons President Bancroft Beatley is the hub of the Simmons' wheel. He has been coordinator of ad- ministration, faculty, and student body for eighteen years. A former Professor of Education in the Graduate School of Education at Harvard, President Beatley, with his superior academic background, has brought many advances to Simmons during his ad- ministration, among other things the Placement Office was centralized and the standards of admission were raised and developed. President Beatley, a man of many interests, enjoys whatever he does. When he finds time to relax, he often tinkers with his miniature model railroad or plays an energetic game of ping-pong. There is hardly a Simmons student who hasn't heard about the mighty game President Beatley played at the annual Faculty-Student Baseball Game. Nor is there a girl in the college who hasn't been warmly greeted by President Beatley at Simmons proms. President Beatley is known for his keen sense of humor and his willingness to give advice and help in student projects. With sincere understanding and tact, President Beatley is constantly striving to build a better Simmons. Dean Eleanor Clifton's warm smile makes you feel immediately at home and at ease. Although she has been at Simmons only a few years, she has taken over her duties and responsibilities with ability, the determination to do a good job, and the attitude that nothing gets done unless you do it. Besides her other jobs, Dean Clifton helps to determine college policy, and guides student activities, taking a personal inter- est in her students. With sincere interest in each girl socially, emo- tionally, spiritually, and intellectually, Dean Clifton deals with student welfare and complaints . . . hundreds of individual problems. Her new duty this year is the management of freshman guidance, for- merly a function of the admissions office. A' Goucher College graduate, Dean Clifton likes the friendly atmosphere at Simmons. She enjoys relaxing at the Boston Symphony, is fond of the theatre, and hopes to find time for gardening in the spring. A sympathetic and understanding friend and counselor, Dean Clifton is never too busy to give help and advice. President Beatley's signature carries Dean Clifton's careful checking ensures 'lUf?ig10f- smooth sailing. 15

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fzcult for E ciemy operative and business-like man, Mr. Bachclder takes care of college money matters including the super- vision of term bills, the auditing of club books, and the inspection of club accounts and the expenses of various club publications. Dr. Wyflie Sypher, Professor of English, Chairman of the Division of Language, Literature, and the Arts, and Dean of the Graduate Division, has established himself as an institution at Simmons. Advisor to the Class of '52, Dr. Sypher is spoken of with aifection by all Simmons students. Whether he is making a speech at an Academy banquet or delivering a lec- ture on Shakespeare, Dr. Sypher is always provocative and stimulating. Dr. Joseph G. Needham, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Simmons' Vice-President, is particu- larly known for his executive and teaching ability. His friendly, outgoing personality fvvitnessed in full force at the Holly Ballj is always noticeable in his lectures. As vice-president of the college, Dr. Needham is constantly on the go getting things clone, and getting them done in the right way. IIS Mrs. Gonyea-at home with her register. Mr. Bachelder - fscal facts, figures, and finance. Mr. Needham has the situation well in hand.