University of Rhode Island - Renaissance / Grist Yearbook (Kingston, RI)

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The GRISTETTE Edith Angell . . . “Ede,” a Delta Zeta . . . graduates from the Child Development course . . . an “All-around girl,” she’s proved to be in three years’ participation in athlet- ics, intramural and varsity hockey, basketball, and softball, and a capable jurist for W. S. G. A. Ruth Atkinson . . . A sparkle in the Commuters’ room ... the reflection of Ruth’s diamond . . . “beautiful and engaged” . . . she’s one of the “Three Musketeers” . . . and the girl with the smile . . . behind the coun- ter at Vars. Edgar Barwood . . . Whose education promises to open for him the gateways of travel in South America ... a business student with allied interests . . . “Ed” likes debating and has been active in Wranglers for three years . . . he’s artistically inclined and has utilized his abilities on our GRISTETTE ... a member of Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, Ed was president of his house as a senior. Elaine Blumental . . . A teacher-trainer, Elaine is one of the very few of us who has a job wait- ing . . . where? ... in East Greenwich High School . . . Elaine, a member of Nu Alpha Sorority, was ever conscientious as a student, as a member of Portia Club, and as President of Pan-Hellenic Association this past semester. Carolyn Browning . . . With Kay as shortstop or at bat how can the Chi O’s help but win a softball game? . . . how could the Chi 0 Cabaret be a success without “Champagne Char- lie”? ... the “gal” with the neat plaid slacks, who possesses unique ability as a mimic, and is destined to brighten the business world upon her graduation. Norma Bugbee . . . Rara pon fanis est, qui facit Phi Kap- pa Phi! or in English, rare is the bridge fan who makes Phi Kappa Phi . . . Norma’s the exception that proves the rule. . . a Sigma Kappa well-known for her enthusiasm at bridge, a Junior Councilor, a member of Glee Club, I. R. C., W. A. A., and Phi Delta . . . food in- stitutes will know the benefits of Nor- ma’s vivacious personality and active mind. Virginia Chapman . . . “Happy-Chappy” of the “three mus- keteers,” a commuter, who elected every history course . . . was it an in- tense interest or Dr. Thomas’ pleasing drawl? . . . when you shop at R. H. Macy ' s to save your do-do-do look for Chappy, she’ll be waiting for you, just call for . . . “Happy-Chappy.” Joseph Daly .... A Biology-major, and a member of Rho Iota Kappa, Joe is one of the few boys of “Forty-Five” who has stayed with us for three years ... his has been a welcome presence ... a real student in every sense of the word . . . Joe did problem work in Bacteriology and Bot- any and plans to undertake graduate study at the University of Minnesota . . . he’ll make a name for himself. Barbara Drummond . . . A sophisticated-looking Sigma Kap- pa, an ardent supporter of Phi Delta . . . Barbie displayed real talent as the star of several plays and became Phi Delta’s vice preside nt for two years . . . mind- ful of our times, “B. D.” plans to utilize her knowledge of nutrition in service with the Red Cross. Janice Harred . . . “Sweeter than the roses in June” . . . the original “peaches and cream” com- plexion ... all this and an ardent debat- er, too . . . even with trips to Wiscon- sin and Washington, D. C., this Chi 0 girl maintains her scholarship ... an envied accomplishment . . . Pembroke 14

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WE OF SEPTEMBER, 1944 Front Row (left to right) — Margaret Aharonian, Frieda Kemos, Irene Vock, Jeanne Freeman, Jos- eph Daly, Betty Whitaker, Mary Jones, Margery Harrington, Edgar Barwood. Second Row — Betty Thresher, Elsie Martin, Marilyn Henry. Ruth Atkinson, Ruth Wyatt, Kay Browning, Dorothy Hynes, Ethel Allen, Dorothea Dahlquist, Edith Angell, Louise Anthony. Third Row — Iris Strong, Barbara Martin, Janet Joyce, Lois Young, Virginia Chapman, Margaret Maher, Elaine Blumenthal, Marjorie Howe, Lucie Meola. Fourth Row — Janice Harred, Florence Wynn, Dorothy Pierce, Barbara Drummond, Norma Bug- bee, Yvonne Yare. Marian Aldred. LIFE LINES Margaret Aharonian . . . Peggy, who studies Home Manage- ment for a practical purpose, loves lo talk and be with people . . an interest at Brown took her away from us through nearly four years of week-end . . . ’til came Haig’s “Greetings.” Marion Aldred . . . Revelling in revealing nature’s botan- ical secrets, this flare-haired miss whom Westbrook Junior College sent us has been active in the Dormitory Association and in W. S. G. A. plans . . . a member of Phi Kappa Phi . . . the University of Wisconsin has already claimed her as a graduate student and awarded her an assistantship in Botany . . . working with orchids no less ! Ethel Allen . . . Known affectionately as “Etch,” “Eth,” or just plain “HEY-ALLEN” . . . divides her time between the Commut- ers’ room and Chi 0 ... as a sports en- thusiast, she’s an expert at the fifty- yard dash, especially w r hen en route to the post office to collect her daily let- ter from . . . well, you know. . . 4 13 )►-

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The GRISTETTE sent us a winner when “Jan” came to Rhody. Marilyn Henry . . . So many orginial members of the class which entered in September, ’41, are lost to us ... a few of these places have been taken . . . “Lynn” is an “adopted daughter” . . . being a com- m uter necessarily limited her contacts, but her Sigma sisters and those who enjoy classes with her have had the op- portunity to know her excellent quali- ties . . . “Fine foods for the future’s families” is what she has to sell the world. Ann Hopkins . . . Toot! Toot! Three cheers for “Anno” . . . hers is the privilege of dangling a Phi Kappa Phi pin . . . she piles the commuters into her convertible and they’re off for pie a la mode at Tay- lor’s . . . everybody’s ready for a laugh when Ann has drawled out, “Wa-11”; the sure signal of a good-ole Hopkins’ joke. Marjorie Howe . . . And how, and how! Are we happy to present this stalwart member of the choir, staunch officer of the Dorm As- sociation ! . . . a future social worker . . . assured of success because of he r un- derstanding and sympathetic manner. Dorothy Hynes . . . The Commuters’ U. S. 0. girl with the line-long-enough-to-hang-herself . . . insists on being partial to a boy with the shoulder hardware (e. g Ted) ... a great story-teller, and not afraid when the laugh is on herself. Mary Jones . . . Worthy to work with children, her duties performed for W. A. A. and W. S. G. A., have borne the imprint of fair play, cooperation, and sincere interest ... in sports, we’ll remember her as ac- tive in intramural and varsity hockey, and a star guard on the basketball court . . . vice president of W. A. A. and the winner of a shield and key . . a Delta Zeta and W. S. G. A. officer for three years. Margaret Maher . . . The “gal” whose name is an enigma . . . it’s real ly “Mai-” not “Mayer” or “Ma-ha” or any of the other variations . . . foreign languages are her specialty with English and history competing for second place ... we admire Margaret very much. Barbara Martin . . . Versatile, vivacious “Barbie-Vic” . . . the life of any party . . . she renders upon request any song with her own in- imitable interpretation — and writes ’em too . . . the power behind Phi Delta and Newman club . . . enthusiastic about everything. Lucie Meola . . . Lucie ' s here for the week-end ... an event ... an unsolved mystery ! . . . the big attraction at home? . . . Lucie makes every minute count ... a faithful and loyal worker for the Dorm, for Home Ec Club and for the Concert Choir . . . she’ll be a textile chemist soon. Erna Petri . . . First in many ways . . . one of the earliest to enroll in the Child Develop- ment curriculum . . . early to arrive for Glee Club . . . and ranking tops for her sweet disposition. Janet Joyce . . . A member of Sigma Kappa Sorority, receiving her degree in Home Econom- ics Institutional Management option . . . this one of us took an active part in athletics and dramatics . . . was a fre- quent candidate for queen of dances held in pre-war days . . . petite but win- ning, Janet’s smile and ways will carry her as far as her heart desires. Frieda Kemos . . . A lovable individual with varied in- terests: Literature, music, history . . . amazing vitality . . . Frieda has made many lasting friends here and mastered well her science courses . . . president of Phi Mu Delta House, social chairman of I. R. C., business manager of the -4 15 )►-