Western Connecticut State University - Pahquioque Yearbook (Danbury, CT)

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,WWE . , f Kind ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Every student upon his admittance to D.T.C. automatically becomes a member of the Athletic Association. Opportunities for both leadership and organization are fostered by this association. Intramurals are sponsored in individual and group sports with student leadership. The Women's Athletic ,Association and the Men's Athletic Association conduct separate intramural programs including soccer, speedball, football, field hockey, basketball, volley ball, badminton, tennis, archery, and softball. As a joint organization A.A. has sponsored many events that will always be remembered-the Hallowe'en dance, square dances, roller-skating parties, and the winter-sports weekend in New Hampshire. The action of the A.A. helps to unite the school into a school-long bond of friend- ship. Under the able direction of its president, Mary Marosa, the A.A. is always mov- ing forward to stimulate and capture the interest of the student. '-,gy -yr 1 ', ,, ..1 B '7

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Z THE PERSONAL-PROF ESSION AL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM For several years both student and faculty groups have been making an intensive study of the College curriculum. As a basis for judging the curriculum, the groups established a criteria for good teachers based upon what the elementary teacher does in the school, community, and in his personal life. . As a result of the curriculum study, Freshmen and Sophomore elementary edu- cation students conferred with their faculty advisors and analyzed their individual problems. From these discussions, plans were formulated and projects were selected, based on individual needs and interests within the limitations of a teacher education program. The purpose of this new program was to better prepare teachers in the social life of the community, and to enrich their knowledge and understanding of them- selves and their community. The program provided for direct experiences, on a credit basis, in community service agencies, organized child-youth groups, and other per- sonal and individual services not available on the college campus. Experiences of the students were correlated through regularly organized seminars with the on-campus program. These group discussions, composed of students engaged in similar experiences, provided an opportunity to discuss their core problems and experiences, and to an evaluation of projects selected. Community excursions to schools, industries, and institutions proved to be a valuable experience, while civic, religious, and recreational leaders addressed the student body on several occasions, stressing the importance of proper inter-relation- ships between the home, school, and church within the community. The program was under the direction of Dr. Edmond Cain, and members of the College Steering Committee, who strove to make this worthwhile program one of lasting value and interest both to the student-teacher and to the community. 14 I . . v. ' , S K , D, '.U.-,.,v-T...-.-... N bf K if -Y f x' - A iff . -...Q--u- f. . -'uf a. 1

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1 K : NP ev OD The Goblins Gathering heralded in the merry doings of the school year by putting Halloween on D.T.C.'s social calendar. Sponsored by the A.A., the dance will ne'er be forgotten. Frolic and fun was the pass-word as the Rhythm Rangers set the mood for square and round dancing among pumpkins and cornstalks and around the witch's brew. Curley Hall was gaily decorated with spooky pictures, signs, and colored streamers. Strings of apples and doughnuts were hung from the ceiling and were obtained without the use of the hands. The traditional ducking for apples was also enjoyed. The only reason for leaving the floor was to partake of the refreshments of cider and doughnuts which really hit the spot. The climax of the evening was the formation of the grand march in which were seen the Egyptians, old fashioned lads, Wee Willie Winkle, Drum Major, representatives of Dr. Donnelly's Physical Education Theory class, cowboys, cowgirls and others. The perplexed and bewildered judges, Miss Gertrude Braun, Mr. james Timmins, and Mr. Adam Aitcheson, finally came up with the winners-Connie Gillotti and Estella Gillotti, prettiest, Carolyn Koster and jean Miller, most original, and Harvey Jessup, funniest. ff' fl aa 3 m J xi'ffftY5 E7 F A-ifwm