Westfield State University - Tekoa Yearbook (Westfield, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1923 volume:

WESTFIELD STATE COLLEGE 3 0386 0025 9448 6 I r- . EAi .« o£ elu .-23 £ £ C L Cfje tEekoa Published by the Senior l ass of the KSTFIELD (ormal School June • 1923 Class Motto: Csse «®uam Libert To be rather than to seem to be battle of Content Westfield Normal School (Illustration) Page 6 Our Principal (Portrait) Page 7 Dickinson Hall (Illustration) Page 8 Foreword Page 9 Frontispiece (Drawn by Claire Morrier) Page 10 Mount Tekoa Page 11 M. Grace Fickett, A. M. (Portrait) Page 12 Dedication Page 13 Normal School Faculty Pages 14 - 16 The Teacher ' s Vow Page 17 Normal Training School (Illustration) Page 18 Normal Training School Faculty Page 19 The Tekoa Editorial Staff Page 20 Senior Class (With Portraits) Pages 21 - 40 Honor Students Page 41 Class History Pages 42 - 46 Class Song Page 47 Class Will Pages 48 - 49 What ' s What Pages 50 - 53 Class Poem Page 54 Class Prophecy Pages 55 - 64 Why I Teach Page 65 The Planting of the Ivy Page 66 The Mandolin Club Page 67 Our Junior Sisters Pages 68 - 69 The Seven Joint Debates Pages 70 - 73 Our Literary Clubs Pages 74 - 76 From 9.00 to 9.15 A. M Pages 77 - 79 The Gymnasium Exhibition (Illustration) Page 80 Our Hall of Fame Page 81 Snapshots Page 82 Acknowledgments Page 83 Committees Page 84 Humor Pages 85 - 92 Autographs Page 93 Finis Page 94 Our Principal — and Friend jforetoorb Through our ivorld of sun and shadow Runs a woof-thread of romance — Sudden, fleeting, Wavering, narrow — Fairy-like it seems to dance. In our days of joy and sorrotv We shall drift on happy seas — Wondering, dreaming Of tomorrow — To our land of memories. Through these pages ever-ready, In our fairy-ba,rk well go — Sails of fancy, Keel e ' er steady — To our land of long ago. PUBLISHED BY THE 5E1NIOR5 OF THE UOTflELD NORMAL 3CI100L 1923 AM MOUNT TEKOA. For ages uncountable I have been the silent guardian of Westneld and its river valley. From the Bible was I christened. From my rugged summit the eyes of Indian chieftains scanned the surrounding lowlands. I have stood unchangeable while wild animal creatures and untamed human life roamed up and down my valley. Sternly I watched the invasion of the white man, and my heart could find no love for him. But he con- quered impassable obstacles — dense forests gave way to his homelike houses; the red men became his friends; gleaming rails carried him fast across the miles ; the power of the river whirled his mill-wheels; delicate wires flashed his invisible m essage to waiting friends ; schools educated his children that they might work more wonders in the ages to come. All this did I see the white man accomplish in the river valley. Slowly I grew to love the red man ' s white brother because of his mighty brain and creative power. Still I stand, the silent guardian of the valley and the town. Suns rise and set again ; flowers blossom and fade away; tides wash in and go out to sea ; human life hums and is still ; but I — I am steadfast — and in my heart dwells love for the well-being of my valley. I am Mount Tekoa — the silent watcher. He built even Bethlehem, and Etam, and Tekoa. II Chronicles 11:6 And Joab sent to Tekoa, and fetched thence a wise woman. II Samuel H: 2 Bebtcatton jWtsa iW. (grace Jftckett 0ur J onovavp Jfflcmfcer With deepest admiration, And sincere appreciation, We dedicate this book of memories to thee; Mat thy ivisest counsels guide us, Mai) thy kindly interest bide us, May thy heart be tvith the Class of ' Twenty- Three. FACULTY Clarence A. Brodeur, A. Principal Civics M. Pauline F. Tait Gymnastics Mrs. Fannie W. Clark Penmanship, Sewing M. Grace Fickett, A. M. History of Education, Litera- ture, Psychology, Pedagogy Edward R. Hawley Vocal Music [14] FACULTY Raymond G. Patterson, A. M. History, English Louise E. Snow Drawing, Manual Arts Martha M. Tobey, A. B. Arithmetic, English Expression Charles B. Wilson, Ph. D. Geography, Science Alice W. Winslow Methods, Supervision of Ob- servation and Practical Teaching [15] FACULTY George W. W in slow Principal of Training School Ida R. Abrams S Belle T. Wilson Matron at Dickinsor Hall impel us, the members of the . . daughters who have rea r mother, Massa- chusetts, to pay grateful homage to her as her service. We eagerly pate the opportunity to i vr ap- by training her children into - ns of our state and o) [16] Cf)c Ceacfjcr s Vo n I will see the good in all pupils and lead them on to higher attainments. I will be patient and forbearing, confident in the belief that kindness and generosity will ultimately triumph. I will scorn error, deceit, and all forms of falsehood, persist- ently foregoing sarcasm and injustice. I will claim all nature as my heritage, and spend a portion of each day in God ' s open air. I will hold daily communion with my own soul. I will accept my remuneration, however small, without envy, complaint, or discouragement, never forgetting that a teacher is a leader into the higher life, and not merely a wage-earner. I will work each day in unshaken assurance that peace and power come in full measure to all who are ready for the truth. Lyman C. Xewell Cf)e J eto Bear ' s Resolution of an Aberage Ceacfjer 1. I am resolved to say, Day by day, in every way, I am getting better and better, and to believe it of my children. 2. I am resolved to be human, first, last, and all the time, and a pedagogue only at teachers ' conventions. 3. I am resolved to behave as well as I wish my children would, if possible. 4. I am resolved to make my appearance, my manners, my character count more with my children than books or buildings or tests or methods. 5. I am resolved to wear a flower in my hair or one in my buttonhole, even if carnations soar to fifteen cents apiece. 6. I am resolved to go down to my classroom as Moses went down to Egypt, for children are God ' s chosen people. 7. I am resolved to hold fast to a portion of the faith in my children that God has in them, who has already committed to their keeping the fate of the world. 8. I am resolved to hold fast to the faith in mvself that God has in me, Who has committeed to me, in the children, the fate of the world. 9. I am resolved to make my classroom the greatest social- izing force in America, for on my clear thinking and right feel- ing depend that of my children and of the nation. 10. I am resolved to know the art of teaching, the matter for teaching, the greatness of teaching, and to make my teaching work the most magical human change in all of the world ' s work. Dallas Lore Sharp, Boston University [17] draining g ci)ool Jf atultp George W. Winslow, Principal Mrs. Eleanor K. Richardson Augusta M. Tappan Ella G. Wallace Anna M. Downey Florence V. Nichols Ella J. Downey May T. Grout Edith M. Robbins Eliza Converse Bertha A. Kuralt Florence P. Axtell Annie E. Roberts Emma L. Hammond Eighth Grade Eighth Grade Seventh Grade Seventh Grade Sixth Grade Sixth Grade Fifth Grade Fifth Grade Fourth Grade Third Grade Second Grade First Grade Kindergarten Florence Tarbell Assistant, Drawing, Manual Arts [19] Back Row — Norma Colton, Eugenia Call, Helen Keefe, Fredericka Palmer Front Row — Eleanor Mosely, Prof. R. G. Patterson, Eileen Cashman editorial tatf Eleanor R. Mosely Professor R. G. Patterson Eugenia Call Helen Keefe Norma Colton Fredericka Palmer Eileen Cashman Chairman Advisory Member [20] Mentor Class 1922 - 1923 Stmtor |9ear 1921 - 1922 Helyne D. Mousley Marguerite Gurney Eugenia L. Call Margaret Sullivan President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer « Mentor |9car 1922= 1923 Eleanor R. Mosely Florence Walsh Margaret Sullivan Eugenia L. Call President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Clastf Colors; : Grange anb JdUacfe [22] Dorothy M. Aldrich Huntington Dot Why — ' tis good to be sad and say nothing Rose B. Alpert Springfield A mind of this century, yet how meek. Margaret Ashe Chicopee Falls Peggie A mother ' s pride, a father ' s joy. Hazel Barrett Holyoke The best things are done up in small packages. Rose A. Barrett Westfield Her looks do argue her replete with modesty. [23] Hazel Boyer West Springfield Strong, sweet, and sincere. Helen T. Browne Westfield Brownie Little strokes fell great oaks. Alice R. Brutnell Feeding Hills Al ' Blushing is the color of virtue. Eugenia L. Call Springfield Genie With a smile that was childlike and bland. Eva E. Carlson Westfield Carlie Not simply good, but good for something. ' [24] Mary A. Carr Hopkinton The crimson glow of modesty o ' erspreads he?- cheek. Helen Casey Holyoke And bring with thee, Jest, and youthful Jollity. ' Eileen Cashman West Springfield Cashie ' The very flower of youth. ' Mary C. Cavanaugh Westfield u The smile that won ' t come off. Elaine Clug Pittsfield Lain ' None but herself can be her parallel. [25] Evelyn Coe Westfield Ev ' The soul ' s calm sunshine. ' Norma W. Colton Springfield Norm She is pretty to walk with, and witty to talk with, And pleasant, too, to think on. Mary L. Connell Springfield Connie Whatever she did was done with so much ease. Margaret M. Crimmins Palmer Marg A merry heart doeth good like a medicine. Lilian Daly Holyoke Lil ' She was a phantom of delight. [26] Mary M. Dawson Palmer On the rampage, off the rampage — such is life. Mary M. Dowd Holyoke Babe Happy am I; from care I ' m free. Why aren ' t they all contented like me? Marjorie Ellis Westfield Marjie Whosoever has skill in music is of a fine temperament, fitted for all things. Mary D. Ferriter Mistress Mary ' Westfield Small in size, but of great ability. Bessie Finkelstein Bess Springfield Her fairest virtues fly from public sight. [27] Anna R. Fitzgerald Pinky Holyoke A merry heart goeth all the day. Natalie M. Fitzgerald Springfield Nat For what I will, I will, and there ' s the end. Ellen A. Fuller Westfield I care for nobody, no, not I, If no one cares for me. Stella Gildemeister Belchertown She always looks as if she were doing her duty with all her might. Vivian M. Gilmartin «Viv Pittsfield She is sweet; she is meek; she is modest and discreet. [28] Ruth C. Grady Springfield Rufus In arguing, too, the lady owned her skill, For even though vanquished, she could argue still. Marguerite E. Gurney Springfield Margie It is a friendly heart that has plenty of friends. Ann T. Harrison Chicopee The grass stoops not, she treads on it so light. Dorothy J. Hartnett Three Rivers Dot chatter, chatter as I go. Jessica M. Hayes Westfield Jess ' One who minds her business has no time to mind other folks ' . [29] Lillian E. Hunninen Chester The secret of success is constancy to purpose. Charlotte Holton Springfield Less human than divine. Anna E. Hynes Pittsfield Hynzie ' Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep. ' Alice G. Jones Westfield Al Jolson ' An artist striving for a banner of her own. Mary E. Kaley Dalton K Blue were her eyes as the fairy flax, Her cheeks were like dawn of day. [30] Mary C. Kane Holyoke It is tranquil people who accomplish much ' ' Helen M. Keefe Northampton Keefie Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low, an excellent thing in ivoman. Mildred B. Kelleher Mil Springfield ' Their savage eyes were turned to modest gaze, By the sweet powers of her music. Margaret L. Kelly Amherst Peg ' A dainty lass — so proud and prim. ' Mary M. Linnehan Pittsfield And not a vanity is given in vain. [31] Helen G. Lynch Springfield Shyness was ne ' er thy blame ' Agnes C. McCarthy Westfield ' Ag ' ' Full many a flower is born to blush unseen. Emily M. McCormick Em Becket Where she succeeds, the merit ' s all her own. Margaret W. McCreadie Springfield Jt Ww Her hair, her manner — all who saw admired. - 4 Alice McKeown Springfield Al One in whom all virtues blend. [32] Helen E. Maher Great Barrington She is ready for any good work. Josephine Mallory Westfield Jo ' Tinged with fiery gold. Naomi M. Marcotte Pittsfield Chubbie One may smile, and smile, and still be a villain. Marie Mattison Clinton Mat Woman ' s crowning beauty is her hair — alas! Hazel Miller Springfield ' She seems of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows. [33] Margaret E. Miller Peggy Hadley ' ' Books were her passion and delight. Mary Mooney Dalton  jL A merry maid was she. Margaret M. Moore Holyoke A daughter of the gods — divinely sweet. Claire A. Morrier Lenox Sphinx ' There are some silent people more interesting than the best talkers. Eleanor R. Mosely ' El Westfield There is no wisdom like frankness. [34] Helyne D. Mousley Lee Billy Mistress of herself though China fall. Enola A. Murray Springfield Nolie Oh, those meek blue eyes, In whose orb a shadow lies Like the blue in twilight skies. Margaret K. Murtagh Springfield Peg As prone to mischief as able to perform it. Charlotte R. Myers Springfield Charlie Hard to win, but when won, won forever. Fredericka Z. Palmer Dalton Freddie You surely see a lady, when her you chance to meet. [35] Mildred E. Paltz Chicopee Billy Vanity — thy name is woman Mary G. Richardson Mazie Neat — not gaudy ' Springfield Elsie Rickless Springfield Rickie When she is on her way, she lets no one forget it. ' Sadie G. Sahpiro Springfield Sadie Sap Untouched by solemn thought. Marian G. Seidemann Springfield Seidy Modesty is the citadel of virtue. T36] Teresa C. Shea Chicopee Falls Labor with what zeal we will, Something still remains undone. Elizabeth M. Sheehan Holyoke Liz She was a maiden never bold. Mary J. Sheehan Springfield May Steadfastness marks and makes the character of life. Gwendolen M. Smith Westfield Gwenie Earnestness and sincerity are synonymous. Vivian R. Southworth North Dana Viv Snappy, happy, full of fun, She ' s already finished, Alas! We ' ve just begun. [37] Cherry W. Spady Westfield To sunny skies and groves so shady, Your soft voice lures, us, Cherry Spady. Helen L. Spelman Spelie Westfield ' It ' s the song she sings, and the smile she wears, That ' s a-makin ' the sun shine every wheres. Evelyn C. Stites Westfield Stitesy A shy face is better than a froward heart. Helen Sullivan Holyoke Hi A fig for care and a fig for woe. Margaret Sullivan Peg Thorndike ' A jolly good fellow is she. ' [38] Mary E. R. Sullivan Pickles Holyoke ' Never idle a moment, but thrifty, and thoughtful of others. Georgia E. Tinkham Tinky And this is knowledge! Fairview Eleanor E. Tone Pittsfield Tony ' Else here I swear young love may go, For ought I care, to Jericho. Olga K. Trzeciak Chicopee Anything but history, for history is false. Mildred E. Walker Billy Westfield There are fellows, and there are fellows. [39] Florence C. Walsh Holyoke -Flo There is majesty in simplicity Eleanor A. Whelan Whalie Springfield With words of wondrous strength and learning sound Alice P. Woodruff Pembroke, Ont. Woody There are few women whose charm survives their beauty. Norma M. Wordsworth Holyoke Norm The American eagle soars on high and so do I. Helen P. Zytkiewicz Chicopee Zytz Laugh and the world laughs with you. [40] Honor tubentsi l ui h (3 -a A u Every educated person in the world is self-educated. You cannot educate any- body but yourself. Nobody can educate you. Education is the discipline of your own power by yourself, and acquiring of knowledge by and for yourself. — Wallace Buttrick, in Journal of Education. [41] I care not how straight the gate. How charged with punishment the scroll; I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul. — William, Henley uv Junior I9ear l 92 I SEPTEMBER 13. Our first day at the Westfield Normal School. After a welcome by Mr. Brodeur and the officers of the Senior Class, we don ' t feel quite so insignificant. 18. Progressing. Can now find our way from one class to the next without a guide. 19. Faculty reception. A formidable-looking row, but friendly people after all. Our first stage appearance, as we present a pageant. Dancing. OCTOBER 4. Our first intelligence test, administered by Miss Fickett in assembly. 29. Hallowe ' en party at Dickinson Hall. Costumes of all varieties from a dainty Pierrette ' s to a shy country maiden ' s Romeo and Juliet entertain. NOVEMBER 7. ' ' Better Speech Week. Improvement already re- markable ( ?) 24. November 24. Why does everyone look so happy?! 25. Thanksgiving. [42] 30. A big event : Class organized today and class officers chosen. President, Helyne Mousley; vice-president, Mar- guerite Gurney; secretary, Eugenia Call; treasurer, Margaret Sullivan. DECEMBER 1. Another red letter day — our first report cards. Tears of joy and woe. 22. Christmas party. The girls of various extractions present the Christmas customs of their native lands in colorful sketches. 23. Gymnastic exhibition in assembly. As a token of our esteem, we present a pair of opera glasses to Mrs. Blague, our physical instructor, who has resigned. MERRY CHRISTMAS ! 1922 JANUARY 2. HAPPY NEW YEAR ! ! 27. Our first prom — the event of our young lives. Every- body happy! FEBRUARY 14. Valentine party. 21. Messrs. Wright, director of normal schools, and Schrader, director of physical education, visited school today. Oratory. 22. Washington ' s Birthday. MARCH 17. Green, green, greener than ever. 28. Mr. Brodeur relates the history of our Normal School. We ' re the second in age in the United States. APRIL 7. Triennial talk. Wonder what it will seem like to come back as alumni ? 13. Easter recess. All aboard for Home, Sweet Home. MAY 12. Health Conference. Here ' s to the Daily Dozen ! 29. Memorial Day observed. JUNE 3. The long awaited Triennial. Welcome alumni ! Grand banquet in the Assembly Hall. Professor L. B. Allyn, toast- [43] master. State Commissioner of Education, Payson Smith, speaker of afternoon, with the Junior armband on his right arm! 8. Last prom of the year. Everybody now blase. Noth- ing new to learn. Vesper Sunday. Inspiring service. We Juniors help to swell the Senior chorus. 14. Graduation — Henry Turner Bailey sends the Seniors out eager to succeed. Good luck, Seniors! Farewell for two short months. Florence Walsh ®m Mentor §9ear SEPTEMBER 11. The fatal day for Division 1A — training school begins. But we ' re glad to be back. 12. A fatal day for would-be Juniors — entrance exams. Many are called, but few are chosen. 13. School opens. See the new faces. We are, at last, the pompous Seniors. 14. We help the poor Juniors find their classrooms. 15. Friday afternoon. Home for the week-end. 18. Monday. We plunge into real work. 19. The poor trainers teach their first lesson — quick arithmetic. 20. The Juniors experience their first observation lesson in the Training School — time for P. M. nap. 26. Tonight the faculty reception. Seniors escort the Jun- iors. Grand March, games, music, singing, dancing. 27. Why is everyone so sleepy? The ill effect of irregular routine. 28. Gymnastics on the campus — what fun! 29. The Hallowe ' en party. Peg Sullivan keeps quiet all during supper. Would you believe it? Class officers elected: President, Eleanor Mosely; vice-president, Florence Walsh; secretary, Margaret Sullivan ; treasurer, Eugenia Call. NOVEMBER 18. The Woman ' s Club gives us an opportunity to meet with them and spend a profitable evening together. 29. A true Thanksgiving, indeed, for 1A Division, for it marks the end of training. [44] DECEMBER 4. Back again. Good luck IB. We wish you joy in training. 20. Christmas is really coming. The spirit at our Christ- mas party so indicates. Careful plans afford a good time for us all, but the part which gives us most happiness is the con- tributing to the happiness of those less fortunate than we are. 22. Now for the home fires and Santa Claus. I 923 JANUARY 2. ' Here ' s to the good resolutions! 20. Senior reception — successful, of course. Although their first prom, the Juniors behave creditably. FEBRUARY 8. A Junior challenge to a snowball fight. Of course, we accept. 12. Fort Ticonderoga begun. Where are the patriots who should store in the munitions ? 13. Our fort looks more formidable. 14. Victory or tie? The judges, Misses Snow and Tobey, cannot decide. 19. Louvain Library Drive begins. The Misses Mousley, Rohan and Mosely make eloquent appeals. 22. Three cheers for W. N. S. ! We have gone over the top with one hundred per cent subscriptions of fifty cents each. 23. All strive to be brave and to look cheerful in facing a whole week ' s vacation. MARCH 5. Welcome back to school. Thanks! We ' re just as glad to get back. 19. Spring term arrives. lC ' s enter on the last lap — training. 20. lB ' s say they are glad to be back. Say, where did you get that school-marm look? 21. As guests of the Woman ' s Club we enjoy the reading of the play, Neighbors, by Miss Patterson of the Rhode Island Normal College. 22. Spring is supposed to be here, but one would never know it from the frigid atmosphere. 30. Good Friday. [45] A FRIL 14. The Junior reception. We admire their marked abil- ity and appreciate their geniality. 24. A test in History. Gurney and A. Fitzgerald absent!? 26. Ricky begins vacation. 27. Clug called home. 28. Everybody on vacation. MAY 9. Daly returns from vacation. The Glee Club operetta, ' The Lost Necklace ' Leading parts taken by the Misses Ellis, Peterson, Bailey, M. C. Sullivan, Painter, and Baldwin. 24. Annual campus exhibition of gymnastics by Training School children. 25. Practicing songs for Vespers and Graduation. No time now to lose. JUNE 9. 11 P. M. — Farewell, Prom. 10. Vesper Sunday. 11. Class day — banquet. Who forgot to go? 13. Faculty Tea in honor of Miss Tait. The Seniors wish her bon voyage. 15. Graduation, Ivy Planting, Faculty Tea. Farewell classmates; farewell faculty; farewell the too short two years. Alice Woodruff [46] Class ong of 1923 Tune — Materna Oh, dearest of all schools we love, We raise our thoughts to thee, In chorus sweet and clear above The mountain, plain, and lea. Oh, Westfield dear, Our Westfield dear, The school we love the best, You ' ll always be in memory A school above the rest. O ' ershadowed by Tekoa tall, Protected by his might, Our school stands out above them all, A leading beacon light. Oh, Westfield dear, Our Westfield dear, Your banners are unfurled, And we ' ll proclaim your wondrous name Through all the great wide world. In all the years that are to come, To you we ' ll e ' er be true ; And when our daily work is done, We ' ll always honor you. Oh, Westfield dear, Our Westfield dear, We praise with song sublime ; Our minds, our hearts, our deepest thoughts Will be forever thine. Eleanor A. Whelan [ :-7] fB? 3lt ISnttembrrpb that we, the Senior Class of the West- field Normal School, Westfield, of the Commonwealth of Mas- sachusetts, being of sound mind and memory, yet knowing the uncertainty of this life, do make this, our last will and testa- ment. After the payment of all our debts, just and unjust, we give, devise, and bequeath as follows: First: To those who have given their untiring services these two years, we do extend our heartfelt appreciation. Second: To the Juniors we do give: (1) Our front seats of honor, on the condition that they follow the customs we have established — i. e., of allowing full play to the instinct of collecting, giving special attention to wandering pencils and vagrant textbooks; (2) of maintaining perfect posture during morning exercises; (3) to those who like to cut up, the Rescript. Third: To the incoming class we leave our beautifully laundered middies and spotless sneakers, together with five mirrors for the locker room, to avoid congestion. Also an ingenious textbook on mind reading, which will serve them in many emergencies. Fourth: To the commuters we leave an unlimited supply of printed slips containing the old saying, The car was late ; also, seven league boots to travel in to and from the railroad station. Fifth: To Mrs. Winslow, the privilege of demonstration, assembly programs, and required reactions; also, a victrola record of the Junior class reciting Phonics. Sixth: To Miss Fickett, a supply of easily applied dramatizations, together with an automatic machine for registering Seniors ' er ' s. Seventh: To Miss Snow, our beautifully colored paint pans, and an escalator from the studio to the work-shop. Eighth: To Miss Tobey, a dozen mandolins and a player-piano; also, a set of colored blocks and unbreakable straws. [48] Ninth: To Mr. Patterson, the sole privilege of outlining in detail our two years spent in this school; also, all correct forms of speech, with the exception of those we are taking with us. Tenth: To Mrs. Clark, we leave our cramped and aching muscles, and our delicately embroidered dustcloths. Eleventh: To Miss Tait, two copies of the Connecticut March, and a pair of the newest Puss-in-Boots gym shoes; also, dumbbells for future use in the home. Twelfth: To Dr. Wilson, we leave our priceless specimens of stuffed dates; also, a collection of solid ivory balls, i. e., the Juniors ' heads. In addition, we give, and bequeath, 1. Helyne Mousley ' s ideals, to Dorothy Shapleigh. 2. Ruth Grady ' s persistent art of persuasion, to Olive Guthrie. 3. Jo Mallory ' s liquid tones, to the sparrows in the eaves of the dormitory. 4. Mary Dawson ' s tongue, guaranteed to work anywhere, anytime, to Marion Meeker. 5. Norma Wordsworth ' s magic scissors, to Mary Connolly. 6. Genie Call ' s dimple, to the Junior deemed most worthy. 7. Lil Daly ' s giggle, to Helen Bailey. Finally: To Mr. Brodeur, the power of interpreting the law, along with the enjoyable privilege of announcing holidays; the hope of speedily restored health, and our perpetual good will. Then: To the Westfield State Normal School, assurance of our whole- hearted loyalty; and to the state of Massachusetts, a pledge of our truest service. 3Jtt untnrHH tulj? r?of, We, the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-Three, hereunto set our hands and seal this fifteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hun- dred and Twenty-Three. 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S | . s « m O r 2 °1 C C N 33P.= OSh [53] « o o) e c .2 ° w . J£ 13 g ctf X. O 6 « I - 55 . X x. . o .2 IA 0 ' E 3 N Class! $oem 0m heritage After all the dreaming and the laughter and the tears, After all the learning of the live-long years, We shall come back, Oh, we shall come back, To smile at our youth and its fears. All our dreams shine silvery, flush-edged, and sweet, Turning all the mountains into valleys at our feet, Floating on so lightly, Casting radiance brightly, They bear us ever onward past defeat. In our happy laughter sounds no echo of the smarts, But joyous, lasting promise of our youth and care-free hearts, In its lilting ringing, Love and hope are singing, As from our lives of sunshine weary care departs. Tears from overflowing hearts our parting wounds doth balm, And we look into the future with confidence and calm, Healing bitterness so slowly With gentle faith and lowly, Our faith will keep us ever sweet and calm. After all the dreaming and the laughter and the tears, After the sweet learning of the gay-sad years, We shall come back, Yes, we shall come back, To exchange such happy memories as only time endears. Eleanor R. Mosely [54] W t ges g peafe mmm N Egypt in the tomb of King Tut-Ankh-Amen, ex- plorers have discovered from old records that one fine, spring day, about four thousand years ago, His Majesty, old ' Tut, ordered a thorough houseclean- ing of the royal attic, under his kingly supervision. In a gor- geous jeweled chest, His Royal Highness came upon an old papyrus scroll, yellowed with age. Ah, ha! exclaimed Tut, records of the Pharaohs of ancient history, before these modern days. I will read. Unrolling the scroll, he found in hieroglyphic inscription these introductory words: A revelation by the astrologers of Isis, dwelling in the good land of Goshen, in the year of Osiris 19,023, of events to transpire some 20,000 years hence in the dark land of the unknown, America. Chosen at random, we see a group of school-girls of alien appearance and fearful attire; and, chis- eled in rock above the threshold of their temple, these strange characters : WE D N L S OL. And this is the fate of the dwellers therein : Dorothy M. Aldrich — Almost might she, too, be a prophet- ess in your priestly order. She is well known as a genealo- gist. At Normal School she wrote a paper on the Scotch- Irish in America, which is now being read the world over, and is receiving much praise from critics. [55] Rose B. Alpert — She is the owner of New York ' s most exclu- sive Cleopatra fashion shop — a natural result of her fine needlework and diligence in her favorite subject at Normal School — sewing. Margaret Ashe — She is Dr. Copeland ' s rival. Her class of fat women all listen to every word she says in her lecture on How to Grow Thin. The answer is, By teaching school. Hazel Barrett — Hazel is the former select-woman of Middle Farms and is at present in the State Senate. Rose A. Barrett — She is the owner of a cattle ranch in Texas. Helen T. Browne — Helen is the widow of a wealthy soap manufacturer. Recently she adopted twenty orphans. They are always dressed in tied and dyed dresses. Alice R. Brutnell — Alice is still Helen Browne ' s best friend and is employed by her to teach the orphans. Eugenia L. Call — Genie is now Irving S. Cobb ' s rival. She is also the discoverer of a preparation that will make the straightest hair forever curly. Eva E. Carlson — Eva is the star catcher of the Pink Sox. For further information see Keefe. Mary A. Carr — Mary is the president of Hampden National Bank. Helen C. Casey — She is the wife of a famous restaurant owner where each customer must wash his own dishes. It is said that Helen made the rule. Eileen C. Cash man — Eileen ' s photographs were always very good, and now she is posing for photographs for a dental cream company. [56] Mary C. Cavanaugh — She is a famous soap-box orator, who aspires to be the first woman president of the United States. Elaine Clug — Elaine started her career as an opera singer, but her manager found that she was too self-conscious and timid, so now she has returned to school teaching. Evelyn Coe — Ev always was interested in zoology, and now she is helping to exterminate brown-tail and gipsy moths in Southampton. Norma W. Colton — Normie is a famous journalist, espe- cially noted for her ability to explain jokes. Mary Connell — She is a second Julius Caesar, and for more than one reason. She can do seven things at once : Whistle, brush her teeth, comb her hair, sew, do her daily dozen, talk, and plan a geography lesson. Margaret M. Crimmins — Recently she made her debut in the Metropolitan Opera. She thinks all cr itics are stupid, for they say she is all voice and no music. Lilian Daly — Finding success as champion hot dog eater at all club picnics. Lil is earning her living this way now. Mary M. Dawson — Mary Dawson has the title and badge of fence viewer and dog catcher. You remember that she always did like these offices when we studied civics at Normal School. Mary M. Dowd — She is the matron of the new dormitory at Westfield. One of her rules is, Always let the girls do as they please. Marjorie J. Ellis — She has become a famous botanist, her greatest interest being the lily family. [57] Mary D. Ferriter — Marie De Ferriter, the celebrated French actress, whom we all know is none other than our own diminutive friend of the Normal School days. She neither denies nor affirms the report that she is engaged to Charlie Chaplin. Bessie Finkelstein — She has become a famous artist who designs wonderful posters. Anna R. Fitzgerald — She has gone into business with Vivian Gilmartin. For particulars look under Gilmartin. Natalie M. Fitzgerald — Nat is still pursuing the teaching profession, but her school begins at eleven and ends at two o ' clock. Fathom out the reason for her teaching, if you can. Ellen A. Fuller — Ellen of the long, golden hair is playing Portia in Shakespeare ' s play. She is known the world over as a second Mary Pickford. Stella Gildemeister — She has joined a Chautauqua Circuit, and sings charming little Spanish songs to the accompani- ment of the ukulele. Vivian Gilmartin — Mile. Gilmartin and Mile. Fitzgerald are owners of ' The Elite Beauty Shop — Painless Eyebrow Extraction a Specialty. Ruth C. Grady — She has become noted as a judge. Not one guilty person but quails before the eagle eye of Judge Grady. Marguerite E. Gurney — Margie rivals Walter Camp ' s Daily Dozen even to installing personally her gymnastic system in schools all over the country. Ann T. Harrison — Ann is a Marathon dancer in her own special opera in Chicopee. [58] Dorothy J. Hartnett — She is associated with the Hudson Fur Company at Palmer. This is probably due to the fact that as a Senior she received a coat with a beautiful fur collar. Jessica Hayes — Jessica is the costume designer for what dresses the wife of the Nizam deigns to wear. Charlotte M. Holton — Charlotte is the author of many movie scenarios. ' The Fate of Faithful Fanny is her most noted. Lillian E. Hunninen — Lillian is chief of the Chester Police and also head of the Fire Department. Anna E. Hynes — She is head floor-walker at England Brothers ' Department Store. Alice G. Jones — At present she is shooting tigers and ele- phants in Africa, and her leisure time is teaching young pygmies to read and write. Mary E. Kaley — She has established the Jazz Studio, and teaches the most intricate steps in dancing. Mary C. Kane — Mary is the compiler of a dictionary of dates ranging from 7000 B. C. to the present time. Helen M. Keefe — Helen is star pitcher of the Pink Sox. Carlson and Keefe are wonderful players. They always were trying to kill, or at least maim, each other in gym classes with a baseball. Mildred Kelleher — She has started a mandolin club in the Normal School where she teaches. Margaret L. Kelly — Peggy is the president of the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Innocent Tobacco Worms. Mary Linnehan — Mary is on a sight-seeing tour through the Holy Land. [59] Helen Lynch — Helen, with her marvelous voice which thrilled the class during her Senior year, in chorus work, has won her way to fame as soloist for a phonograph com- pany. Agnes McCarthy — She is teaching in the fifth grade of the Westfield Normal Training School, from her own text, Handbook on English Composition. Emily McCormick — After leaving Normal Emily decided upon a course at Harvard Law School. She now has an extensive practice in Schenectady. Margaret McCreadie — After toe-dancing a season in Europe, Peg grew serious and became dean of women at Bryn Mawr. Alice McKeown — One of the world ' s foremost writers of fiction, who has become famous the world over for her novel, Axioms of Etiquette for Children. Helen Maher — Helen is a collector of curios. She has pre- sented the Ware alligator to the Pittsfield Museum. Josephine Mallory — Prima donna. Sings in one of New York ' s leading theaters. She often returns to Westfield and favors her Alma Mater with a program. Naomi Marcotte — Society leader of Pittsfield. She races with her fellow climbers for talking championship and always comes out first. Marie Mattison — Co-author with Hazel Miller of a book on ancient Roman civilization. Margaret Miller — After becoming interested in Turkey during her Normal School course, Margaret is now engaged in relief work in the Near East. [60] Mary Mooney — Mary is now head librarian in the Westfield Library, where she can satisfy her insatiable interest in books. Margaret Moore — She is happily married, and is preparing her small daughter to enter W. N. S., that she may enjoy the course as her mother did. Claire Morrier — A graduate nurse, whose work, marked by the same perseverance and willingness as was manifested at Normal School, has made her known as the second angel of the Crimea. Eleanor Mosely — El has become a poet and composer of great renown, living close to her friend and fellow-writer, Amy Lowell. Helyne Mousley — Our tallest classmate is now a senator in the United States Legislature, where she is making pleas for equal pay for equal work. Enola Murray — A well-to-do spinster, who is always en- gaged in some philanthropic work. Margaret Murtagh — She is now editor-in-chief of a society journal, known as the Recorder of Social Events. Charlotte Myers — A kindergarten teacher, practicing her doctrine of love and what-not, on the future presidents. Fredericka Palmer — Freddie has gone to Mexico, and is trying to show the people there the value of an education. She intends to read a published journal of her experiences at the next triennial. Mildred Paltz — Led by ambition to rise in the world, Billie recently climbed the Alps, in company with several of her W. N. S. chums. [61] Mary Richardson — From the quiet, studious girl of the days at W. N. S., Maisie has developed into a writer of a series of books concerning the psychological background neces- sary for successful teaching. Elsie Rickless — A soap-box orator campaigning for woman ' s rights vs. matrimony. Sadie Sahpiro — She is holding sway over a multitude of countryites, leading them into the misty depths of knowl- edge. Marion Seidemann — Marion is director of domestic science in the city of Westfield. She also has several music classes. Teresa Shea — Teresa is one of the foremost promoters of Americanization work in the city of New York. Elizabeth Sheehan — She has entered the ecclesiastical world, and is now a nun in a convent in Spain, where her work is characteristic of her efforts in school. Mary J. Sheehan — She is now a leading politician in the city council, having changed greatly from the quiet, re- served girl of Normal days. Gwendolen Smith — Gwennie is the successor of Miss Twitchell of the Springfield Kindergarten Teachers ' School. Cherry Spady — She has been very successful in her teaching, and has inspired many of her scholars to a desire for higher education. Helen Spelman — Spelie, because of her love for children has been most successful as a writer of children ' s books. Evelyn Stites — Evelyn is a rosy, robust, and happy wife and mother. Her family is enjoying the benefits of a home in the country. [62] Helen Sullivan — Helen is making an extensive trip over the world, doing research work which promises to be inval- uable, especially that in Japan. Margaret Sullivan — The training received as house presi- dent has proved of great value to Peg. She is now head matron of an orphan asylum. Mary E. R. Sullivan — A well-known speaker. Whatever the subject, Mary is ever ready with her contribution of wit and oratory. Georgia Tinkham — A lecturer of note. Her best known lecture is entitled, A Teacher ' s Duty to Herself, in which she advocates more leisure time for teachers. Eleanor Tone — As Eleanor found business more attractive than teaching, she has established a chain of drug stores which rival the Rexall stores. Olga Trzeciak — After teaching several years, Olga decided to establish a home for unmarried school teachers, which has been most popular. Mildred Walker — Billy is head of a girls ' school on the Hudson. It is rumored that she is a confirmed 0. M. S. T. Florence Walsh — Flo taught but a short time before she signed a life contract, and is now making a home for hubby and two little ones. Eleanor Whalen — After completing her Normal School course, Eleanor took several University Extension Courses, and finally a course at Columbia where she gained a Phi Beta Kappa key. She is now a professor in M. A. C. Alice Woodruff — Mistress of a large wheat ranch in Canada where she cheerfully issues advice as of yore — free of charge. [63] Norma Wordsworth — Star ' Vamp of the 1930 Follies. Helen Zytkiewicz — Zytsie conducts a little tea room, giv- ing reduced rates to the girls at Dickinson Hall, in memory of her own penniless, school-girl days. At the end were these words : May the curse of the Phar- aohs fall on all those who do not believe ! So, Seniors, take heed, for you have received your warning! Alice G. Jones Emily M. McCormick [64 mv 3 caci) By Louis Burton Woodward State Normal School Gorham, Maine Because I would be young in soul and mind, Though years must pass and age my life constrain, And I have found no way to lag behind The fleeting years, save by the magic chain That binds me, youthful, to the youth I love, I teach. Because I would be wise and wisdom find From millions gone before, whose torch I pass, Still burning bright to light the paths that wind So steep and rugged, for each lad and lass Slow-climbing to the unrevealed above, I teach. Because in passing on the living flame That ever brighter burns the ages through, I have done service that is worth the name Can I but say, ' The flame of knowledge grew A little brighter in the hands I taught, I teach. Because I know that when life ' s end I reach And thence pass through the gate so wide and deep To what I do not know, save what men teach, That the remembrance of me men will keep Is what I ' ve done ; and what I have is naught, I teach. L65] fje planting of tfje 3fop HE world is wide. Two years ago we met together here. Within these walls we have played and toiled. The heights of happiness have been ours, as well as the depths of despair. The world is wide — and time is fleeting. Today our mutual bonds, binding one and all to each other, are severed. We stand on the top of life ' s foothills, eager to press on toward the higher slopes with firm tread and steadfast purpose. Yet, sweet memories linger in our hearts — memories of friends, of deeds, of places. These we would keep forever, yes, forever and a day. And so that we may not forget, nor be forgotten, today, as tribute to our Alma Mater by the Class of 1923, I plant this bit of living ivy, symbol of an ever green and lasting friendship. But the world is wide, and so, before we go our separate ways, to you, our sisters, We fling the torch ; Be yours to hold it high, that our toil may not have been in vain, and that our hopes may all come true. Eleanor R. Mosely, President of the Class of 1923 [66] £% ' ■ Back Row — Miss Martha Tobey, Marjorie Ellis, Evelyn Coe Front Row — Helyne Mousley, Eleanor Mosely, Alice Jones, Ferriter. Margaret Jfflanbolm Club Miss Martha Tobey, Leader Helyne Mousley First Mandolin Evelyn Coe First Mandolin Miss Martha Tobey First Mandolin Margaret Ferriter First Mandolin Alice Jones Second Mandolin Eleanor Mosely Tenor Banjo Marjorie Ellis, Pianist 161] ®uv Junior Visiters; ROM points as far as northern Maine, and from all the corners of Massachusetts, have come girls to join our class. Very quickly have their local differences merged into a spirit of common good fellowship. This spirit has been commended by our much-respected Faculty who have encouraged us to put forth our best efforts, and to raise our own ideals. Their appreciation of our slight co- operation has more than repaid us. We hope sincerely to be as well deserving of their graciousness and sympathy as are the graduating Seniors. Ever since the time when we first sat rather fearfully in assembly, the Seniors have been our friends. That first morn- ing their welcome won us. They have kept their pledge to be our older sisters, and in that capacity have satisfied our every need. On January 27, they entertained us at a wonderful Prom. More charming hostesses there never were. Later they accepted our challenge for a snow fight. There was much excitement over the planning. At last the battle was on, and if the warfare was not scientific, at least the par- ticipants enjoyed it fully. The decision made by the judges, Miss Snow and Miss Tobey, was agreeable to both contending forces. Their satisfaction was due in large measure to the fact that each side was firmly convinced of its own victory, and still is. Neither Seniors nor Juniors harbor even minor grudges. Indeed, the Juniors hold but kindliest feelings for the Sen- iors. As individuals their personalities have impressed us strongly in a most favorable manner. Certain indelible ideals of friendship and service have come to us, and we shall sin- cerely endeavor to uphold them. As a small tribute to the splendid Senior spirit, the Juniors held a Prom on the fourteenth of April. We hope that they enjoyed our entertainment as much as we did theirs. [68] Now Proms are over, classes are done, and the Seniors are leaving- us! To them we extend our heartiest, most sincere good wishes for all of the success and happiness that life can offer them. Dorothy L. Shapleigh Helen M. Rohan, President of the Junior Class °£ Junior Class ®ilittv6 Helen M. Rohan President Helen Bailey Vice-President Rowena Damon Secretary Helen Doyle Treasurer [69] THE LINCOLN - DOUGLAS DEBATE W$t g eben Joint debates; NE of the pleasantest tasks which the Senior Class undertook this year was that of seven joint de- bates, which were held in Mr, Patterson ' s room. These debates were voted by two divisions as a class project. Each pupil wrote one or more subjects which she thought would make a worth-while debate. These subjects were handed to committees which consisted of Emily McCor- mick, Ruth Grady, and Gwendolen Smith for Division A, and Mildred Paltz, Margaret Sullivan, and Helen Lynch for Divi- sion C. From the subjects passed in, the seven most suitable ones were chosen and submitted to the class. The first debate which took place in the A Division was given by Marjorie Ellis and Marguerite Gurney on the affirm- ative side, and Lillian Hunninen and Dorothy Hartnett on the negative side. In the C Division, the debaters were Eleanor Tone and Margaret Sullivan, and Hazel Miller and Stella Gilde- meister. The subject was : [70] Resolved: That a plan of student self-government should be adopted by the Westfield Normal School. This debate proved so interesting that an inter-division contest on the same subject was held at general assembly, be- tween the winning teams in the preceding debates. Marjorie Ellis and Marguerite Gurney on the affirmative side matched their skill against Hazel Miller and Stella Gildemeister on the negative. Miss Fickett, Mr. Brodeur and Dr. Wilson were chosen as judges. Their vote was awaited with much anxiety. At last Miss Woodruff, the chairman, announced the decision as two to one in favor of the affirmative. In the meantime, the classes decided to hold the debates Thursday of every week. Perhaps the most interesting debate of the series was the Lincoln-Douglas debate, which was presented before the school in general assembly. This debate aimed to reproduce the spirit and the main issues of the famous Lincoln-Douglas de- bates. Mary Dawson effectively prepared the way by giving the historical setting, and by sketching the careers of the two prin- cipals in the contest. Helen Spelman looked the part of a politician in presiding. Helyne Mousley made a superb Lin- coln, and Ruth Grady an inimical Douglas. One could almost imagine one ' s self as actually participating in the noted cam- paign for the senatorship of Illinois. All enjoyed to the ut- most the skillful reproduction of this classic event. The other subjects in the series debated by the class were as follows: Resolved: That the railroads of the United States shoidd be oivned and operated by the government. Affirmative: Florence Walsh, Evelyn Coe. Negative : Bessie Finkelstein, Anna Fitzgerald. Decision: Affirmative. Resolved: That the preservation of the Union was a greater task than the organization of the Union. Affirmative : Marie Mattison, Ellen Fuller. Negative: Hazel Boyer, Lillian Daly. Decision: Negative. [71] Resolved : That immigration from foreign countries should be further restricted by law. A DIVISION Affirmative : Eleanor Mosely, Mary Ferriter. Negative: Alice Woodruff, Sadie Sahpiro. Decision : Negative. C DIVISION Affirmative: Mary Linnehan, Georgia Tinkham, Dorothy Aldrich. Negative : Eugenia Call, Margaret Kelly, Agnes McCarthy. Decision : Affirmative. Resolved: That labor unions are a menace to the United States. A DIVISION Affirmative : Eleanor Whelan, Helen Spelman. Negative: Jessica Hayes, Eva Carlson. Decision: Negative. c DIVISION Affirmative: Margaret Miller, Margaret Moore. Negative: Teresa Shea, Olga Trzeciak. Decision: Negative. Resolved: That the principle, equal pay for equal ivork, should be adopted universally. a division Affirmative: Vivian Gilmartin, Mildred Kelleher. Negative: Naomi Marcotte, Mary Connell. Decision : Affirmative. c division Affirmative: Mildred Walker, Charlotte Holton. Negative: Margaret McCreadie, Mildred Paltz. Decision : Negative. [72] Resolved : That Massachusetts should adopt the recent Oregon law regarding public school education. A DIVISION Affirmative: Emily McCormick, Alice Jones. Negative: Mary Kane, Helen Keefe. Decision: Negative. c DIVISION Affirmative: Norma Colton, Helen Maher. Negative: Mary Carr, Mary Richardson. Decision : Negative. Resolved: That Congress should modify the Volstead Law to permit the manufacture and sale of beer and light wine. A DIVISION Affirmative: Alice McKeown, Claire Morrier. Negative: Ruth Grady, Gwendolen Smith. Decision: Affirmative. c DIVISION Affirmative: Helen Lynch, Ann Harrison. Negative: Norma Wordsworth, Hazel Barrett. Decision : Affirmative. Following this debate, the last of the series, in a vote that was taken on the merits of the question, most of us were shocked, astounded, and scandalized to discover that some of us, 43% to be exact, 43% of us prospective teachers and guar- dians of the nation ' s future, actually voted in favor of beer and light wine ! This horrible fact, however, was attributed to the arrival of the B Division from the Training School so recently as not to know how to vote. When the debates were completed, a feeling of regret was expressed by all for the loss of this most enjoyable hour. Gwendolen M. Smith [73] 0ur Utterarp Clubs; OR several years Miss Fickett has inspired her Senior classes to form literary clubs, whose purpose it is to accustom its members to club formation, to interest them in the national reading courses, and to render work in literature more interesting, by casting it into program form. Each class chooses its own name, formulates its own rules, and elects its own officers. The latter are chosen for a term of three weeks, in order that every girl may have the experience of holding office. The Friday afternoon meetings during the regular litera- ture period, our Class soon learned to look forward to with eager anticipation. The five-minute parliamentary drill sharpened our wits and gave us practice in real political tactics. Claire Morrier, Mary Dawson, and Marjorie Ellis have become skillful parlia- mentarians; Eva Carlson is already thinking of running for the legislature ; and even Ellen Fuller has learned the art, and developed the courage of seconding a motion to adjourn. From the National Reading Courses, offered by the Bureau of Education at Washington, we voted to adopt the course, Thirty Books of Fiction for Girls, to absorb the dull tedium of our leisure hours. After each book is read, the student mails her summary to the Bureau, which awards her a certifi- cate at the completion of the course. Not many certificates have yet been received, but Genie Call, Mildred Walker, and Ann Harrison are sitting up nights and have already finished almost half of the preface to the first volume. Practically all units of literary study in Miss Fickett ' s course are focused in the club meetings. Thus, Hans Chris- tian Andersen comprised the program of one meeting, and Mother Goose of another. The two following programs are fair types of all our meetings: [74] April 6 — Hostesses: Helen Browne, Fredericks Palmer, Margaret Crimmins The Greater Gods and Goddesses Parliamentary Drill Vice-President, Mary Sheehan Roll Call Who Am I? The Assembly on Olympus Zeus Elsie Rickless Hera Margaret Ashe Pallas Athene Rose Alpert Aphrodite Mary Cavanaugh Apollo Helen Casey Hephaestus Helen Browne Artemis Eileen Cashman Hebe Alice Brutnell Ares Rose Barrett Ceres Mary Dowd Hermes Elaine Clug Hestia Margaret Crimmins April 23 — Hostesses: Marguerite Gurney, Vivian Gilmartin, Ruth Grady A Period with Shakespeare Parliamentary Drill Vice-President, Eva Carlson Roll Call Shakespeariana Shakespeare ' s Fairies Dorothy Hartnett Titania ' s Awakening Titania Mary Ferriter Bottom Mary Kane ' The Magic Juice Gwendolen Smith Choosing the Caskets Bassanio Eleanor Mosely Portia Marjorie Ellis Attendants [75] Our pleasure has been increased by the custom of inviting guests. Among our visitors we remember Mr. Brodeur and several others of our Faculty, an out-of-town superintendent, friends of club members, and the club from another division. No member has ever indicated a desire to omit the last number on the program, namely, refreshments. Our hostesses have so graciously presided that the departing guests would fain have lingered ; and the beneficent effect upon the Faculty has been noticeable, we believe, even in our report cards. Every Senior feels indebted to Miss Fickett and to the clubs for the many good times enjoyed and helpful points gained. We leave these afternoons with regret, but it is our pleasure to know that the coming Senior class will experience the same joys that we have known. Lillian E. Hunninen «fc [76] Jfrom 9.00 to 9.15 a. m ROM 9.00 to 9.15! Whatever happens then? asked Miss Carter, a visitor, of the Senior who was intro- ducing her to the Westfield State Normal School, its student body, and its Faculty. That is a period we all look forward to each day. It is Assembly, Jane, the Sen- ior, started to explain. But why do you look forward to it? Isn ' t it just devo- tionals and announcements? questioned Miss Carter. Yes, and no. After those comes the time when exercises are given. They are under the supervision of the Faculty, and consist of dramatizations, projects, readings, plays, speeches, debates, little tests, story-telling, or the showing of work done by children in the grades. Every exercise is helpful and entertaining. We hardly ever know what is going to be given, unless we are in it or belong to the class that planned it. What had you this morning? inquired Miss Carter, I saw some girls in the corridor dressed as boys, in old-fashioned clothes. Oh, yes, laughed Jane, Division 1A of the Seniors gave a dramatization of a Dame School of colonial times. That was worked out by the girls and presented in Miss Fickett ' s His- tory of Education class a day or two ago. I wish I had come earlier this morning that I might have seen it, sighed Miss Carter, but perhaps you will be good enough to tell me about it. I am here only for today, and I do want to see and hear everything I can. Of course you do, responded Jane, I am very glad to tell you. The Seniors have the privilege of writing reports of the assembly exercises. Today it is my turn. [77] The stage was set with benches, a chair for the Dame, a stool topped by a dunce cap, and a spinning wheel. For an exercise of this sort an introduction is always given. The Senior, in giving this one, first told the sources of material, then described the school, inside and outside, in order that imagination might furnish details of the setting which could not well be produced. As she described the characters, they entered and took their places. Mistress Witherspoon arose, and school began with the Lord ' s Prayer. Hornbooks, Bibles, and samplers were brought into view. Books were studied aloud. In the first class came little Patience and Faith with their samplers. Patience ' s work was well done, but Faith had made her stitches too long. From the back of the room came a loud laugh. ' Jonathan, my sharp eye is upon thee. Thou makest mistakes thyself. A dose of Scripture will do thee well. Come here, ' so ordered Mistress Witherspoon. Next, Wrestling, a little boy, sang his table of two ' s. He knew them perfectly, yet he was not overpraised, for only that morning he had been tardy to school and had to receive blows from the brass rod. Hope and Charity rendered the table of sixes, much to the amusement of the audience. Then came the boys ' class, David, Jonathan, and Ezekiel. They read the Beatitudes. Poor Ezekiel, as usual, stumbled on a word, was reproved by the Dame, and made to wear the dunce cap. The entrance of a little, dirty, raggedy urchin caused the children to point and sneer at him. He represented the little chimney sweep in Kingsley ' s ' Water Babies. ' ' Why, thou poor bairn, water ' s bad for thee. I ' ll get thee some milk and bread, ' said the Dame, after his cry for water. Through questions the Dame learned that he came from the place over the fen and up the crag. When he asked if it were ' Sunday because the church bells rang, ' the Dame [78] realized, because the day was Tuesday, that he was ill, and so took him to another part of the house. Upon her return to the room, school was dismissed. As the participators left the platform, the school applauded. You certainly have told the story very vividly, said Miss Carter. I think I have a good knowledge now of a daily nor- mal school assembly program. Thank you very much for es- corting me about all day. Here comes Miss Bush. It is almost time for us to leave. Thank you, again. You are welcome, responded Jane. Come again some time, Miss Carter. Good-bye. Good-bye, Jane. Eva E. Carlson ®uv Hall of Jfame Most dignified Most popular Prettiest Class actress Shyest Nerviest Noisiest Sleepiest Class digger Class bluffer Cleverest Class giggler Jolliest Cutest Classiest Class baby Class athlete Best all-round Most respected Helyne Mousley Eugenia Call Mary Carr Norma Wordsworth Claire Morrier Mary Dawson Elsie Rickless 1A Division Lillian Hunninen Mary Dawson Eleanor Mosely Margaret Crimmins Margaret Murtagh Lilian Daly Norma Wordsworth Mary Kaley Marguerite Gurney Eugenia Call Our Class President « Sequel — Jlp tfje i oarb TO BE DESIGNATED AFTER MATURE AND PERSONAL DELIBERATION Most artistic Most reliable Most promising Best student [81] L ....  . ■ .: SNOW TO KEEP US WARM WW MARGIE THE CLOWN HOME AGAIN BLUES HAPPY HEALTHY HIKERS GRINSTHATDONT WEAR OFF HAPPY SEXTET REMEMBER THE DAME SCHOOL rfmotolebgments( The Class of 1923 most gratefully expresses its sincere appreciation of the time, energy, and counsel which its instructor, Professor Raymond G. Patter- son, has so generously given in behalf of the publish- ing of this Year Book. The members of the Senior Class are extremely grateful to Miss Louise Snow for the interest which she has taken in the drawings, and for the artistic appearance of The Tekoa. To the Yeomans Photographic Studio, and The Pond-Ekberg Company, printers, the Seniors extend their thanks for the earnest co-operation which has helped make this book a success. To our janitors, Messrs. Edwards, Andrews, and Wright, and to our janitress, Mrs. Bahle da, we would say that their diligence and care of everyday tasks, as well as their kind helpfulness at our proms and par- ties, will always be remembered by the Class of ' 23. [83] Committees; Printing Eleanor R. Mosely, Chairman Eugenia Call Norma Colton Dratvings Helen Keefe, Chairman Alice Jones Claire Morrier Lillian Hunninen Eva Carlson Marguerite Gurney Emily McCormick Alice McKeown Miss Louise Snow Financial Committee Alice McKeown Margaret Miller Mary E. R. Sullivan Candy Committee Naomi Marcotte, Chairman Helen Sullivan Mary Kane Mary Carr Eva Carlson Helen Keefe Vivian Gilmartin Mary Dowd Statistics Committee Fredericka Palmer, Chairman Charlotte Myers Elsie Rickless Marjorie Ellis Eva Carlson Cuts Committee Norma Colton Eugenia Call Eleanor Mosely Helen Keefe [84] practice Jfflafee perfect (?) in tfje ©orm The dorm lay serene and calm in the moonlight, when suddenly a deafening clamor awoke the Sleeping Beauties. Of course, it was an old story to the Seniors, but to their Jun- ior Babies, it was a distinct shock. Although they had received previous instructions concern- ing this anticipated event, they seemed to have lost their sense of direction. What to do was as remote as Middle Farms ! For the next hundred years, as it seemed, everything was a blank; but upon regaining consciousness, everyone found her- self in the parlor. How and why and what were mysteries. Finding themselves physically intact, they picked up cour- age to gaze about. Where in the world could these strange- looking specimens ever have hailed from ! Oddities and curios are found in museums, but could one collection ever hold such a variety as this? King Tut himself had nothing on one of these ! Crouching down behind Helen Casey, whom did we see but Liz Sheehan and Marion Goodreau themselves. One would never have guessed that they had just emerged from a delight- fully sound sleep, but one would think that they were ready for their beauty nap. How unfamiliar their topknots looked with that latest coiffure, known as West Electric. Looking around us, we noticed (it being too perfectly evident to ig- nore!) how careful all the Juniors had been to bring their water bottles, and how few had remembered their coats! Somehow or other they had mixed their instructions from headquarters and from the Seniors. We wondered what the big idea was in wearing jackets and carrying bathrobes? Pos- [85] sibly they were considering- a little trip — you never can tell what might happen in one of these fire drills. Facing us, we saw what apparently was a clothing store with human feet. No. 13 was called. Didn ' t we always say it was an unlucky number? Crash — the only traveling salesman in the crowd became entangled with the goods, and after much spluttering and kicking, who should emerge but Betty Shea. Her motto is, evidently, Always have thy bed well packed. When No. 23 was called, one member only appeared — where was Naomi ? We finally discovered her, in an artistic pose, reclining against the piano leg, fast asleep! Dr. Wilson had told us about the wonderful antennse some butterflies have, but taking a second glance at Naomi, we wondered if he ever discovered a species with any like hers. Surely there are no others in captivity. But, sleepily, the collection has been thinned. Rest and calm enfold the halls once more — midnight, and all is well. D. H. and M. M. Jf amtliar to ®S Sll Mrs. Winslow : Let us hear your reaction, Miss . Who wishes this golden opportunity? Mrs. Clarke : Now you may whisper — excused. Miss Fickett : Have I given you enough to keep you busy ? Mr. Brodeur : Well — now — let us see. Miss Tobey: What is your authority? Dr. Wilson : I want you to do — Miss Snow: Don ' t you think so? Mr. Patterson: You may hand in a tentative outline. Mr. Hawley: I want this room to quiet down!!! (Even- tually — ) Miss Tait: Fall In! Mr. Winslow : Well, this is the point — [86] ©ft trial Cxpenae Account of GTfje Gtekoa Cbttortal taff 1. Taxis to Springfield for group photo $10.00 2. Marcels all around for photo $15.00 3. Replacing of camera $25.00 4. 10 copies apiece of The Tekoa $50.00 per 5. Damages for Miss Call ' s smash-up on Main St. $25.25 6. For stitches taken in Miss Colton ' s side, after reading statistics $7.00 7. For shoe-leather worn out by Miss Mosely, chasing up contributions $33.33 1-3 8. Telephone calls from office $17.50 9. Mr. Patterson ' s wrist watch (so as not to extend staff conferences unduly) $50.00 10. Dinners at the Kimball $38.50 11. Miss Palmer and Miss Keefe for college ices $13.75 12. Miss Cashman for ? ? $ !. ? ! 13. Incidentals $111.56 Total $000000.000 To be paid from the treasury of the Class of 1923. Said A 2 B, I CUR Inclined to B A J. Said B 2 A, U ' R mind, I C, Shows signs of slight D K. Staid Senior: Why on earth don ' t you laugh when Mr. Hawley springs one of his jokes? Non-staying Senior: I don ' t have to. I am leaving school on Friday. [87] Striking M ©uotattons ' ' A poor thing, but mine own. — My Report Card. A fig for care, a fig for woe ; If I can ' t pay, why, I can owe. — At Collection of Class Dues Week Peace, peace, when there is no peace! — Senior Class Meetings. ' This, this is misery — The last, the worst that man can feel ! — Flunked. A happy accident. — When the Class of ' 23 becomes Alumni. ' Their workings altogether was as the sound Of thunder heard remote. — 1A Self -Government Periods. r OH, YOUTWINNIES! Anna, my dear, I love you, He whispered like a caress. Dicky, I ' m glad it ' s Ann a, But remember you ' re talking to ' Es ' . Her smile was most bewitching as beside him down she sat; Ann made a great impression, but she made it on his hat. [88] Peg Sullivan : I know a good joke about crude oil. Dot: Spring it. Peg: It ' s not refined. Mr. Patterson : How did the Republican Party, or G. 0. P., originate, Miss Fitzgerald? Isn ' t it the Grand Old Party? Miss Fitzgerald : It depends on what you think ! Helen Spelman (explaining a potential exercise on famous educators) : We could prepare a man — Miss Fickett: How do you prepare a man? The Graduate: What ' s this world to me now! Mrs. Winslow: Who knows who Prof. Dewey is? Miss Seidemann : Why, he ' s admiral in the navy. El: My old banjo is company enough for me. Billy : I see you like to pick your company. HOW TIME FLIES! Mr. Patterson : Can ' t you name all the Presidents ? Senior: Not now, there ' re too many of them. Mr. Patterson : But I could when I was your age. Senior : Yes, but there were only about ten of them then. [89] I WITTY WADING Beauty used only to be skin deep. Now it ' s only powder deep. The town was so tough that even the canary birds sang bass. Marriage vows state that a wife shall go fifty-fifty with her husband. She does — fifty for a hat, and another fifty for a new dress. The woman who thought the war was too terrible for any- thing always went away in the summer, and left the cat with a can of condensed milk, and no can opener. Under new radio-tuning laws, Atlanta naturally is KKK, New York is BVD, Detroit FOB, and the bootleggers COD. — Bugs Baer TOO TRUE There once was a cannibal chief, Who cooked for a cannibal king ; He looked through his larder for food And found he had hardly a thing. A Junior at Westfield he spies And roasts the poor girl till she gleams ; You fool, cried the king in his wrath, Doc told me I mustn ' t eat greens! [90] NO JOKE ! Miss Snow (speaking of design) : Balance is most impor- tant through life — so much happens when we don ' t have it ! Norma C. : A man just told me I look like you. Genie: Where is he? Til finish him. Norm : Never mind — I killed him. M. Connolly: Do you know I ' ve been thinking about just nothing all day long. M. Dawson: Oh, take your mind off yourself! Nat : I fell over fifty feet. Lil: And weren ' t you hurt? Nat : No, I was getting off that crowded Springfield car. WE ' LL SAY SO! Laugh and the teacher laughs with you, Laugh and you laugh alone ; The first when the joke ' s the teacher ' s, The second when the joke ' s your own. HEARD AT THE DORM Won ' t you have some more pudding? Oh, well, just a mouthful. Pass over your plate and I ' ll fill it up. Peg Ashe : You spoke to that boy who just passed us. You don ' t know him, though, do you? Marie Mat: No, but Helen Casey does, and this is her hat and dress. [91] M 3 Uneto If I knew that a word of mine, A word not kind and true, Might leave its trace on a loved one ' s face, I wouldn ' t speak harshly, would you? If I knew that the light of a smile Would linger the whole day through, And brighten some heart with a heavier part, I wouldn ' t withhold it, would you? [02] gtotograpfj im THC CHt) THE POND-EKBERG CO.. PRINTERS: SPRINGFIELD. MASS. STr v lAul ♦3 IMP H :  i .- v V; SRVfPfii fW?- I ■ H iSift S8 Ml ; w • ' 4 H m IP ■ B 1 1 m m ■PS • .1 ■ w y ■ y I ■