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

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THE GREEN YEARS (The following is to be the humble record of the adventurous Class of 1953, through its four years of arduous ?? labor. ) FRESHMAN YEAR-CTHE AGE OF INNOCENCE) In September, 1949, the class of ' 53 made its debut— 133 strong; the largest class to be en- rolled in the history of Lowell State Teachers College. The portals of L. T. C. opened wide to welcome us, a group of timid Freshmen, into its bold newness. How meek and green we were in those days! Remember how self-conscious we were when called upon to speak— how awe stricken when spoken to? What feeble excuses were made! How seldom we ventured to ques- tion; how often to stare! ! Never will we forget the week of initiation— that week in which we officially became mem- bers of the Freshman Class! Remember the welcome our big brothers and sisters of the Junior Class gave us? What spectacles we were— the girls wearing cotton skirts upside down and inside out, men ' s sneakers, and lamp shades for hats— the boys adorned with nightgowns and high-heels! The Juniors raised havoc and preyed on us at every chance . . . But as the months passed, the name Frosh was used less frequently as we gained confidence in ourselves with the faithful guidance of our faculty and the assistance of our big brothers and sisters as well as other classmates; studies became routine and we began to feel at home at L. T. C. Our Advisor Mississippi Memories To facilitate the operation of class functions, we elected Professor Julian Roberts as our class advisor for four years; Jerry Richardson as President; Jesse Peterson, Vice President (these boys later to be inducted into the service); Nina Lee, Secretary; and Clara Fuschetti as Treasurer. Under their leadership our Freshman Year progressed with tranquility. The coming of the Christmas season brought with it our first dance— the first social event attempted by the class. This gala Holly Hop, into which went elaborate preparation, was well worth the effort. All present had a splendid time. Then came our talent night entitled Ama- teur Antics, bringing with it a new world of joy and pride. We watched our classmates do their bit, and very well too, in a fantasy entitled Mississippi Memories. It was then that we realized that talent was in our midst. The show was a superb hit and a credit to all those who strove to put it over. We achieved the crowning glory that night when awarded the trophv for putting on the best performance of all the classes. That evening will never be forgotten. In early spring, a brilliant presentation of the Creation, an oratorio, was performed bv the Glee Club, including all students of the college, under the able direction of Professor Cvrus Thompson. And so it continued; manv activities accom- plished, manv more to begin— each dav helping us to gain more confidence until we felt justified in replacing our former humilitv with an ever- swelling pride. 13