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

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The GRISTETTE GRISTETTE, number among her activ- ities as a Senior . . . Bacteriology is a field that fascinates her. Dorothy Pierce . . . Unafraid of innovations, here’s an- other Home Economics student who enrolled in the Child Development course . . . quiet, but friendly and ca- pable . . . from Sigma Kappa . . . that “Dotty’s” talents are needed and will be appreciated in the field of nursery school work is ascertained. Lois Pingree . . . Another Sigma . . . transferred from Home Economics to Science and Biol- ogy in her Sophomore year . . . played varsity hockey, belonged to Phi Sigma, was a representative to Pan-Hellenic Association . . . Congratulations are in order for the opening she’s found at Yale University to study nursing. Maurice Shore . . . An active member of Alpha Epsilon Pi, Moe, a well-disposed fellow, is an- other old timer in the class of “Forty- Five” ... his willingness to help others places him high in the estimation of his friends and classmates . . . for three years he’s made Ranger his “home,” and as for separating Chemistry and Moe, it just never could be done ! Iris Strong . . . Nu Alph’s pride and able leader . . . introduced to us through the Freshman plays . . . for two years Iris has presid- ed over Nu Alpha Sorority . . . her in- terest in debating led her to become Manager and later President of Portia Club . . . active also on the BEACON and GRISTETTE . . . meeting Iris we are reminded of the “face that launched a thousand ships.” Betty Thresher . . . We are carried back to pre-war dances again . . . Betty was a candidate for Queen . . . tall, blonde, terrific . . . known as “Trash” . . . she’s generously given her time to the BEACON, the GRISTETTE, and Sigma Kappa Sorority . . . some lucky pupils have a happy class room in store, when Betty be- comes teacher. Irene Vock . . . Versatile, vivacious, valedictorian of the Senior Class Day, and a skilled ver- balist . . . here only for two years . . . participating as Treasurer, Publicity Manager, and twice Vice President of International Relations Club, Secretary- Treasurer of Portia Club, Vice Presi- dent of the Phi Mu Delta House, News Editor of the BEACON, and Editor-in- Chief of the GRISTETTE, a member of Glee Club and the W. S. G. A. Judicial Board . . . she’d like to attend graduate school and study for a master’s degree in journalism. Our confidence is in Irene’s becoming a successful journal- ist. Ruth Wyatt . . . “Skippo,” the Chi O with a gift for impersonation . . . humor on all occa- sions . . . has handsome brothers (sigh) . . . rendered a marvelous performance as “Claudia” . . . fresh as a daisy, even when she’s “Wilt”ing in the “Sunn.” Florence Wynne . . . A Sigma Kappa characterized by her willingness to be helpful . . . she’s been active in Glee Club, Home Economics Club, Newman Club, and as a Junior Councilor . . . Flossie’s way of winning friends will popularize her wherever she goes . . . she plans a career in Institu- tional Management. Yvonne Yare . . . Who took all the scholastic honors when we were Freshmen? . . . who walked off with the honors when we finished our Sophomore and Junior years? . . . who is the little lady who earned so many prizes and scholar- ships? . . . Everyone knows . . . it’s the class member who entered as Yvonne Hunter, soon became known as “Pin- kie,” and graduates as Mrs. Yare. Lois Young . . . The second Lois whom we give to Yale’s nursing course . . . aesthetically inclined, Lois likes music and literature . . . an efficient person who’ll be grad- uated lrom the Home Economics course ■ • . perseverance and patience are vir- tues in a nurse, and both belong to Lois. -4{ 16 }Se»-

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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 )►-

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