University of Delaware Womens College - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Newark, DE)

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FRANCES MERCY HANDY Arts and Science Dowr, Dolawarc Outing Cluh I, II, Vice-President III: Math Club Ig Science Club I, II, Illg German Club I, IIg Archery IIQ Class Manager III. Rather tall and slender with reddish brown hair and laughing blue eyes beneath which is a smat- tering of freckles adding a piquant note to the otherwise sober nose-that's :'l'landy. One ol her most outstanding characteristics is her in- tense love for the color blue. She also especially likes to sleep, and dislikes formal clothes. She is planning to be a doctor, and her keen judgment. along with her sense of humor. will be great assets to her in this chosen Held. Good luck, Fran, we know you will succeed. RUTH RITA HANLEY Arts and Science IF'llI7llllgZ'O'71, Dflzzcuare Hockey I5 Basketball I: Freshman Formal Committeeg Junior Prom Committeeg Blue and Gold 512215. Gorgeous big blue eyes-that is the very lirst thing one notices in Ruthg then we arc attracted by her lovely mouth with its curious droop, and before Hve minutes have elapsed we are held spellbound by her charming personality. Have you ever seen a wiz on a dance floorg on a hockey fleldg in a swimming pool? Well, if you l1ilVCl1,ll you have no idea just how accomplished our Ruth is. In addition to being an excellent dancer and an all- around good athlete, she has that rare faculty of attracting friends readily and keeping them ad iuinituvrz.. NI KRX I:LlZ.XBf.TH HEISTR Home Economics Newark, Dzla-zuarc Home Economies Club I, II, Secretary III. Betty the paradox. When others are worried blue in the face over a diflicult assignment, Betty laughs. Yet We know that she is just as sick as we are, inside. ls it surprising, then, that we love to be with her when her lovely dark eyes sparkle with the sheer joy of living and her smiles make us think that perhaps there is just one more laugh in us. when days seem dark. It is no wonder that Bettyls grand disposition, coupled with her most. surprising conscientiousness, makes her one of the most delightful members of our class. Sixty-two

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MARY CATHERINE FASSITT Education Srlbywillc, Delaware Math Cluh T, Il, IIIQ French Club II, IIIQ Forum I, II, H13 Y. XV. C. A. I, II, III: Archery, I, II, IIIQ Hockey Ig Supper Club I, II, III. Mary's quiet dignity lends its calming effect to all occasions. Her sincerity in her work makes her a diligent student. Mary enthusiastically helps in every way to forward our class activities. She carries the interest of her school at heart and is always ready to accept any task placed upon her. Friendly to everyone. Mary lincls pleasure in helping others, trying hard to please on all occa- sions. REBA FIGLEY GREER Education New Castle, Delaware Glee Club I, II, III: Sophomore-Senior Luncheon Committee II? Centenary Pageant Ig Science Cluh IIQ Ring Committee HI. I-Iere is one girl whom you can depend upon not to let you down. Reha's amiable disposition is one of the first things we noticed about her-and also her red-brown hair. It is hard to im- agzine that anyone could be so consistently charming and poised as Reba. 'llhere is never a time when she is rufllcd and excited. and she is never known to speak in a loud voice. Rcba's character is strong and line, which makes her stand out from the rest of us. Arts and Science A fwarle, Delaware Soccer I, II, Sophomore Senior luncheon Committee II Christmas Play II5 Competitive Play IIQ Music Club IIIQ Y. XV. C. A, III. You will never discover lXfIyra's accomplishrnents if you expect her to tell about them. For she is one person who is more inter- ested in other people than in herself. She plays the piano well and is very interested in dramatics. Her dependability and faculty for getting things done when they ought to be done make her a very easy person to work with. Sixty-one

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CLAIRE COOPER HUGHES Arts and Science Kenton, Delrzrvarc Sophomore-Senior Luncheon Committee II: Ring Committee IIIQ Science Club II, IIIQ Sophomore Tea Dance Committee ll. It is hard to imagine Claire's sleek black head bending over a microscope, but it is in that role that she is most at home. She belongs to that small and talented group known as l'Biology Ma- jors, and those of ns, who as lfreshmen recall the struggles of the B 101 lab. send up a hearty cheer for anyone who can successfully delve into the mysteries of the anatomy of thc frog and love it. With her intelligence. amazing poise and con- stant charm, it is no wonder that Claire is so like- able. SARAH ALICE JONES Education Delmar, Dclawan' Hockey I, II: Soccer IT, Class Manager IIIQ Baseball IIQ Basketball II.: Class Manager of Track IIQ Senior-Sophomore Luncheon Com- mittee II3 Student Council III. Pud seems to be the most serious person in the class. Under- neath. however, she is dying to laugh. As an athlete, she is one of the best in the class. Everything she undertakes is done in an ellicicnt. methodical way. Apparently easy-going, she has a tem- per which is surprising. lVe know that Pud will be a success and hope that she will be able to retain her serious manner when she has to face a class of problem children. DOROTI-Il ELILABE FII MARRERI Education Harriizgtoii, Dflawarc Supper Club I. II, III: Glee Club I, ll, Ill: Math Club I. II. III: Student Council II: Y. XV. C. A. Treasurer llg Science Club TT, Treas- urer III: Third Vice-Presirleni Student Council Illg Outing Club I, II, IIIQ Hockey 1113 Archery Ill. As good a captain as she is a member of the crew, Dot is one of those rare individuals with a heart of gold. Never too busy to help a friend, Dot's lovely disposition warrants ber a place in every group. She is charming to meet, gracious to all. and possesses the art of making friends. Although a diligent student, Dot is also a capable participant in numerous outside activities. But we love her best for her delightful sense of humor, her manner of enjoying life to the fullest, and the charm which she spreads wherever she goes. Sixty-H1 ree