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

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with kneesox and whitebucks. L.T.C. was, at this time, in the process of having its face lifted while being fireproofed. Our cafeteria graduated from the basement floor to Room 105 and we now enjoyed, along with our sandwiches, the musical ability of various students. This month also saw the presentation of the first play at Lowell Teachers College by the Drama Club, created this year by Prof. Kansanniva. The title of the play was The Night of January 16th which was the story of a trial. Our verdict was filed as Excellent for the entire performance. Along about this time we were quite busy getting set for Purdy, dressing for interviews, and anxiously anticipating contracts. The Spaghetti Supper, put on by the Jr. class and cooked by head-chef Prof. Procopio, was very delicious and the entertainment which followed was almost equal to a Broadway production. L . « Bkn i w C Mmb lig r f i Go, go, go!! Soon many of us were preparing to get ready for the yearly mountain trip and the stay at Russells Lodge in North Conway. How can we ever forget the red flannels, the ever popular twin racoon coats, and the numerous ski P.j. ' s. In February, Lowell Teachers College made the headlines as near tragedy struck our col- lege. Fire broke out as sparks ignited a closet on the basement floor. But First Aid knowledge plus calm, sensible thinking prevented disaster. Next came the problem of where L.T.C.-ites could continue going to classes and our friends across the river generously offered us their new- est building for classroom purposes. The tunnels, going here, going there, ping-pong. Lounge activity, R.O.T.C. drills, machinery, and new male faces all added up to cluttered confusion as we proceeded thru our first week in our V L ST Brownies. new home. By degrees, we began to settle down and take everything in our stride as we became slowly accustomed to the Paper and Leather Building. None of us -will ever forget the fun and laughs enjoyed by all during that well-planned Senior Week. Of course, we all hated to see such good times come to an end but graduation loomed ahead of us and preparations were made. Finally we realized that graduation had ar- rived much quicker than we had expected. We felt quite proud as we received our hard-earned sheep-skins and felt rather sad and happy at the same time to have reached our goal. A wonderful four years came to a climax with our attendance at the Senior Prom. Beau- tiful gowns, wonderful music, and a marvelous evening enjoyed among those many friends we had made since our entrance to L.T.C. We were now graduated, and with contracts in hand or great expectations we closed the last chapter of our college life, and looked anxiously forward to the future which was now awaiting us. Ground-Breaking Ceremonies. 17

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Much of the school year was dominated by the talent found in the music department, as strains of great music poured forth from the various practice rooms. This effort was certainly worthwhile, as both The Messiah (performed for the George Walsh Memorial Fund), and The Elijah were well presented. The fulfillment of many hopes was accom- plished as the M. S. A. prospered and grew particularly in basketball prowess, and as L.T.I, and L.T.C. joined forces to form a Newman Club. Textilites also played host to us that year for an evening of blind-date dither at their school. Even a possible change in the curriculum was considered as a great number of our girls showed scholastic ability in the handling of knitting needles. The course was not entered Over the river . . . to grand-mother ' s house?? as a new Major, but if it had, classes surely would have been conducted in the smoker. The year came to a close with Class Day, and our final informal get-together. The Senior Class came out on top with step-singing, as we all promised that some day our musical ability as a group would come shining through. We left for vacation that night with mixed feelings of melancholy, that we were closing another door on our college career, and of grate- fulness, that we had spent such a full and suc- cessful year. SENIOR YEAR Our Senior year began in September and ushered in new class officers who were to lead us thru the final chapter of our college life. They were Barbara Meagher, Peggy Knox, Betty Gannon, Mildred Carlen, Vera Desau l- It ' s a bird! It ' s a plane! It ' s Woody!! nier, and Jean Vayo. We waved goodbye to our other section as they donned teacher shoes and basic suits to begin their student teaching assign- ments until January. Of course we all were present at the Investiture ceremonies when we legally attained the right to proudly wear our caps and gowns. How can we forget the wonderful reception held afterwards when we talked and socialized with parents, students, and faculty, including three new members, Pro- fessors Kansanniva, Drinan, and Caliri. We also congratulated Director Gourville on her new position as Director of Training and Prof. Roberts as a new Dean. The month of December brought forth much excitement as we planned the traditional Christmas program and looked forward to the Jingle Bell Ball, our Senior dance. We danced to the music of Al Taterounis and marveled at the performance of our talented singing duo. nicely dressed in pajamas, doing their rendition of I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus. In January our Seniors returned from stu- dent teaching to the fold, and they certainly took little time in acquainting themselves again Have you brought your money for patrons? r 16

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