Upsala College - Upsalite Yearbook (East Orange, NJ)

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BERNEICE PARKS West Orange, New Jersey Major: English Minor: Economics Tau Beta Sigma Activities: Transfer from Maryland College for Women 2; Tau Beta Sigma, Secretary 4; Glee Club 2; Spring Queen 4. Calm dignity and contagious charm . . . conserva- tively chic in her dress . . . loves to play bridge . . . crazy about fancy sundaes, especially since they never change her dimensions . . . smooth date . . . really loads of fun . . . never misses a reception . . . loyal Tau with attributes worthy of her being elected Spring Queen . . . effervescent spirits which get her in and out of scrapes . . . orchids . . . dimples . . . pleasing manner which makes for a host of friends. Fifty-six OLIVIA PEARSON Brockton, Massachusetts Major: English Minor: German Tau Beta Sigma Activities: Tau Beta Sigma, Vice-President 4; German Club 1, 2, 3, Vice-President 3; Glee Club 1, 2; Choir 3; Junior Guild 2, 3, 4; Footlight Club 2, 3; Lutheran Studentsl Association 1, 2, 3. Lucky, the girl who loves fun and swing music . makes friends easily because she is friendly her- self . . . her contagious laugh will long be remem- bered, especially by those who were on Glee Club trips with her . . . speaking of Glee Club, Lucky loves to sing . . . her voice is the envy and joy of many . . . her heart is big and in the right place . . . for all her fun, she can be serious . . . and is a good companion.

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KARL G. OTTOSON Dover, New Jersey Minor: Biology, Economics Pi Delta Phi Major: Chemistry Activities: Financial Secretary, Pi Delta Phi 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Gazette 1; Christian Brotherhood I, 2, Sec- retary 2; Class Treasurer 2, 3, 4; De Nio 3, 4; Science Club 3; Swedish Society 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Basketball Manager I, 2, 3, 4. A science major . . . he just dotes on chemistry and biology . . and all the ramifications of the sci- ences . . carrot-top . . . medium height . . . slim . . energetic and alert to his surroundings . . . he is practical . . takes an Eco minor to put a down- to-earth finish on his scientific course . . quiet and unassuming, he is well-known and well-liked . . . we think Karl the prototype of the Swede at Upsala. JOHN PANDOLFE Neptune, New Jersey Major: History Minor: English Activities: Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, Intra-mural 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4. iiSpark Plugii . . . and we do mean just that . . the guy who never gives up . . . Johnis voice rings out as he appeals for defense against a menacing eleven . . . smaller than most ball-players, he com- pensates by greater use of his brain . . on the dia- mond, too, he is a standout . . . a pitcher of remarkable cunning . . Johnny is quite a humorist . always seems to be carefree and happy . . . History has been his favorite subject and he hopes to teach it along with his coaching. Fifty-five

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GERSON RAM Bloomfield, New Jersey Major: Chemistry, Biology Minor: German Activities: English Literature Society 2, Vice-President 2; Arts Forum 4. He is quiet . . . determined . . . and seemingly cold . . . some think iris because of his scientific in- clinations . . . for to him maple trees are Acers . . . elms are Ulmus Americana . . . however, to his in- timates, his humor . . . his knowledge . . . his in- terests are varied . . . wide . . . and subtle . . . they run the gamut from cold, precise science . . . to romantic, imaginative English Literature . . . making them in many respects widely divergent with those of more prosaic inclinations . . . even with such wide interests they still permit him to maintain his consistently high average. GRACE E. RASMUSSEN New York, N. Y. Major: English Minor: History and Economics Alpha Phi Delta Activities: Treasurer, Alpha Phi Delta 2, 3, 4; Luth- eran Studentsi Association 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 2; Mission Society I, 2, 3, 4; Swedish Society 3; Skansen Society 2, 3, 4. A staunch supporter of Swedish folk dancing . . . independent . . . never late for anything . . . busy with her job as Alphie treasurer . . . good student but faithfully follows her motto of never allowing work to interfere with pleasure . . . reserved until she gets on a bicycle-ot off . . . always has the right answers, which are accentuated by her Bronx accent . . . loves hamburgers and loathes gardenias . . . pert, witty and ready for any sort of mischief. Fifty-seven