University of Massachusetts Lowell - Sojourn / Knoll Yearbook (Lowell, MA)

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SENIORS . .- w- - -Sit. »V ' jfc cR iSi Almost all of the usual activities of an L.T.C. Senior class have been curtailed in favor of war regulations. War-conscious- ness has given these girls a chance to real- ize that real satisfaction can come only through service and self-sacrifice. There has been no complaint; rather there has been shown unusual patriotism and co- operation in the war effort. At the beginning of the year, a series of monthly suppers was planned at which the entire class could be present. Each of the three senior sections had a chance to prepare and serve at least one meal. These get-togethers were always spirited and happy affairs. January 11th, 1943, will always be re- membered because of the serious Investi- ture program, at which the Seniors wore .§,.$ ' |,1.. [18]

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Hie YANKS Edward Knowles Anthony Raisis Michael Maglio John Leganowicz Perhaps in the long hours of waiting for action that are so hard for every soldier to endure, some of the inci- dents of the college will pass before your vision. Maybe it will be the silly stunts you had to perform at your initia- tion or it might be some particularly enjoyable moment at a dance or a party. Yet it could be just some moment that is indelibly impressed on your mind that happened in the classroom. We hope that snatches of college life here will come to you and help you to surge on and per- haps bring a smile to your lips. Faculty and students alike pause to congratulate you and pray for you. We are proud of what you are doing and have done. You are fighting for that democracy that is the foundation of not only this country but of our own college. So as you go forth feel the strength behind you of not just a small minority but of all Lowell Teach- ers College. Good luck ! ! Best wishes ! ! [17]

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their caps and gowns for the first time. Because it was one of the few occasions at which the class would be united, the day was called a Senior Day, and most of the classes were excused in order that the girls might go to dinner and a show to- gether. A very good percentage of girls went out for sports of every type. When the victory banner for athletics was first awarded on March 17th, the Seniors took two of the three honors. They not only won the basketball game, but they surpassed all classes in the purchase of bonds and stamps. Aside from athletics, the Senior girls have done much in musical ways. The choir performed in school assemblies and at community affairs. Representing L.T. C, they appeared at Fort Devens many times, and because of their fine spirit, much favorable comment was received. In all that has been done, Miss Kirby, the good friend and advisor to the Senior class has been with the girls to guide and help them with their problems. The class of 1943 has spent four happy years together at Lowell. Graduation time brings memories of twenty other people who started with the class in college careers, but who for various reasons left school before graduation. Some of these are married; others are engaged in all kinds of work — secretaries, nurses, de- fense workers, and service men. The Sen- iors are proud of whatever these ex-libris have chosen to do, and they will always feel that they are still members of the class of ' 43- Ruth Barry, Roger Bell, Gloria Bick- ford, Hilda Binns, Pauline Burgess, Marion Bruneau, Arlene Carll, Anne Cassidy, Barbara Estes, Doris Fitzgerald, Margaret Hadley, Geraldine Irving, Elea- nor King, Bella Leftin, Margaret Manley, Claire Mulligan, Anthony Raisis, Jane Rice, Jane Schacht, Claire Welch. O [19]