Westfield State University - Tekoa Yearbook (Westfield, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 102 of the 1927 volume:

WESTFIELD STATE COLLEGE 3 0386 0025 9451 THE TEKOA YEAR BOOK OF THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1927 STATE NORMAL SCHOOL WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS I AM MOUNT TEKOA. For ages uncountable I have been the silent guardian of Westfield and its river valley. From the Bible was I christened. From my rug- ged 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 conquered 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 message 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 14:2. Courtesy Class of 1923. Tz -L JK fcviJo-ur— 9? tortimt In appreciation of her sincere interest in our progress we. The Class of iqiy affectionately dedicate this book to Mrs. Alice W. Winslow Supervisor of Training, State Normal at Westfteld BACHRACH Principal of the State Normal School at Westfield R , Hla-nc u sr- NORMAL SCHOOL FACULTY TRAINING SCHOOL FACULTY NORMAL SCHOOL FACULTY Charles Russell, Ph. D., Principal M. Grace Fickett, Literature, Psychology Edward R. Hawley, Vocal Music Theresa J. Lammers, Physical Education Raymond G. Patterson, History, English Composition, Civics. Gladys F. Pratt, Librarian, Library Instruction Victoria Rosatto, Sewing, Penmanship Louise E. Snow, Drawing, Manual Arts Martha M. Tobey, Arithmetic, English Expression Charles B. Wilson, Ph. D., Geography, Science Mrs. Alice W. Winslow, Methods, Supervision of Observation and Practice Teaching Ida R. Abrams, Secretary Esther St. Clair, Assistant TRAINING SCHOOL FACULTY George W. Winslow, Principal School Management and School Law Louise Wade, Eighth grade Augusta M. Tappan, Eighth grade Ella G. Wallace, Seventh grade Anna M. Downey, Seventh grade Florence V. Nichols, Sixth grade Ella J. Downey, Sixth grade May F. Grant, Fifth grade Eliza Converse, Fourth grade Bertha A. Kuralt, Third grade Annie E. Roberts, First grade Mrs, Katherine H. Cole, Kindergarten RUPERTA SKELTON Business Editor ANNA DEANE Photo Editor TEKOA STAFF ELEANOR L. VAN BUSKIRK Editor-in -Chief CHRISTINE M. SAUER Assistant Editor-in-Chief JEANNETTE H. ROSENGREN Squib Editor HANNAH GOODMAN Advertising Editor R. LOIS BURNHAM Athletic Editor MARION LOOMIS Joke Editor FAITH LE FORT Social Editor REBECCA HANDWERKER A rt Editor 12 Lorraine E. Shaw Pat Springfield To be sweet and thoughtful is to be sociable. Who can ever forget our beloved Senior President, always so modest about her attainments and so willing to lend a hand? She lives for those who love her, Whose hearts are kind and true, For the human ties that bind her And the good that she can do. Student Council (2), Senior Class President, House Committee (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Glee Club (2), Art Club (1), Commuter ' s Club (1), Sewing Club (1), Girl Scouts(l), Junior Prom Committee, Tennis Tournament (1), Dickinson Hall (2). Lillian H. M. Lunden Billie Monson Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. Billie is the girl with the sunny smile and disposition. She certainly made us very happy as Social Chairman at the Dorm. House Committee (2), Senior Vice-President, Field Hockey (2), Volley Ball (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Dramatic Club (1), Art Club (1) (2), Girl Scouts (1), Reading Club (1), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Dorothy H. Bullard ' Dot West Springfield Her air had a meaning, her movements a grace, You turned from the fairest to look on her face. Who is that tall sweet girl with the red-gold hair? It ' s Dottie, of course, the same yesterday, today, and well — we hope forever. Senior Class Secretary, W. A. A. (1) (2), Art Club (2), Commuter ' s Club (1) (2), Mandolin Club (1) (2), Senior Prom Committee, Glee Club(l). Marjorie M. Williams Billie Westfield Did you ever see Billie when she hadn ' t just seen a basketball game? She also has the happy faculty of making friends wherever she goes. That inexhaustible good nature which in itself is the most precious gift of heaven. Captain of Basketball (2), Basketball (1), Field Hockey (2), Baseball (1), Soccer (1), W. A. A. (1) (2), Art Club (2), Girl Scouts (1), Com- muter (1) (2). Gertrude Finnell Gert Westfield The sunshine of the truth can pierce each cloud. Whenever we want school problems solved we take them to Gert; then we are sure of a fair and honest decision. Her charming personality and unselfishness make her an absolute necessity at W. N. S. Student Council, Junior Class President, W. A. A. (1), Glee Club (2), Commuter ' s Club (1) (2), Associate Editor of Year Book, Chairman Senior Prom Committee, Constitution Committee, Commencement Day Committee. 13 Mary Ryan Pittsfield She takes reproof, defeat and victory All with good cheer and equanimity. We shall always remember Mary for her lovely eyes and curly brown hair as well as her pep and friendliness. W. A. A. (1) (2), Dickinson Hall (1) (2), Tennis Tournament (2). Miriam E. Ring Mer Westfield Mistress of herself though China fall. Miriam is one of our daintiest, cutest and most popular girls. Junior Class Secretary, Field Hockey (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Glee Club (2), Treasurer of Art Club (1), Art Club (2), Girl Scouts (1), Mando- lin Club (1), Junior Prom Committee, Commuter ' s Club (1) (2), Tennis Tournament (1)( 2). Margaret E. Long Peg-a-long Westfield Wisdom of many and the wit of one. Peg is a striking looking brunette, always ready with a witty re- mark or answer. She ' s a clever actress, too. Junior Class Treasurer, W. A. A. (1), Glee Club (1), Commuter ' s Club (1) (2), Sewing Club (1), Mandolin Club (1) (2), Senior Prom Committee, Tennis Tournament (1). Pauline G. Allen Polly Springfield I have a heart with room for every joy. Giggle, giggle — enter Polly. But she can be serious wears the newest things out — if she doesn ' t, certainly makes a dashing blond cheer leader. W. A. A. (1), Art Club (1), Commuter ' s Club (1) (2), Glee Club (1), Cheer Leader (1) (2). Polly always Tawkie does. She Florence J. Barton Flossie Otis The wealth of rich feelings — the deep — the pure. Florence has been a true friend to all in her own quiet way. We wish her the best of teaching success. Commuter ' s Club (1) (2). 14 Stella H. Basamania Holyoke Elegant as simplicity and warm as testacy. Stella is a queen among us, a beautiful girl with a beautiful smile for all. Everyone knows and loves Stella. W. A. A. (1), Sewing Club (1), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Barbara C. Beglane Barb Springfield The fun in this world is what we can least afford to miss. Barbara is a quiet but fastidious member of ' 27. W. A. A. (1), Glee Club (1) (2), Art Club (1), Commuter ' s Club (1) (2). Rachel L. Black Rae Springfield Away with delay — it always injures those who are prepared. We think of Rae as a girl who could always stand on her feet and say what she wished. Even the faculty admit that. Good luck, Rae. W. A. A. (1) (2), Dramatic Club (1) (2), Art Club (1) (2), Commut- er ' s Club (1) (2), Girl Scouts (1). Sara E. Block Sally Springfield And it is joy to speak the best We may of human kind. The girl with the dimpling smile? — That ' s Sally who has a good word for everyone. W. A. A. (1) (2) K Dramatic Club (1) (2), Art Club (2), Commuter ' s Club (1) (2), Junior Prom Committee, Commuter (1) (2). Agnes Bogden . Westfield Soft words make a song. Behind the twinkle in her eye, we know there is a good bit of fun and frolic. Field Hockey (2), Sewing Club (1), Mandolin Club (1), Commuter (1) (2). 15 Doris I. Bowen Springfield Thought is deeper than all speech, Feeling deeper than all thought. Success will be yours, we feel confident, Doris. You certainly surprised us when we found how athletic you were. Girl Scouts (1), Commuter ' s Club (1) (2). Laura R. Boyle West Hatfield Such a blue inner light from her eyelids outbroke You looked at her silence and fancied she spoke We have been wondering if Laura ' s a Girl Scout as well as a pros- pective teacher. She firmly believes in doing a good turn daily. W. A. A. (1), Dramatic Club (1), Sewing Club (1), Commuter ' s Club (1) (2). Florence E. Bozenhard Fluff Springfield Go right forward and be happy. Florence finds life ' s journey far brighter if she sings along the way. W. A. A. (1), Glee Club (1) (2), Girl Scouts (1) (2), Commuter ' s Club (1) (2). Ada I. Bready Westfield Simplicity of manner, integrity of conduct. Ada is so shy and quiet that sometimes we have a hard time finding her. Commuter ' s Club ' (1) (2). Bee needle to the pole Springfield ike Bee needs Beatrice P. Burack True as the Or as the dial to the sun. Beatrice has been with us only this year, but a girl but a year to become known and loved. Fitchburg Normal Junior, W. A. A. (2), Secretary of Dramatic Club (2), Art Club (2), Commuter ' s Club (2). 16 R. Lois Burnham Waban .4 day for toil, an hour for sport But for a friend life is too short. Just a jolly, good, all-round pal with a gay laugh is our Lois. House Committee, Chairman (2), Captain of Basketball Team (1), Field Hockey (2), Volley Ball (1), W. A. A. (1), President of W.A.A. (2) Mandolin Club (1), Associate Editor of Year Book, Junior Prom Committee, Reading Club (1), Tennis Tournament Champion (2), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Gladys P. Cannan Glad Lee So mild, so good, so strong, So patient, peaceful and loyal. Gladys is always frank and outspoken. She has a large circle of friends at school. W. A. A. (1) (2), Girl Scouts (1), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Anna M. Carroll Westfield Officious, innocent, sincere, Of every friendless name, the friend. Say! I ' ve lost my notebook! Guess Anna has lost almost every- thing she owns — but not the love and friendship of her classmates. W. A. A. (1) (2), Commuter ' s Club (1) (2), Girl Scouts (1), Junior Prom Committee. Ruth W. Chambers Westfield Cheerfulness is a habit. What would some class recitations have been without Ruth ' s clever cartoons to illustrate them, along with past experiences common to all? W. A. A. (1), Art Club (1) (2), Commuter ' s Club (1) (2), Girl Scouts (1). Sylvia L. Claflin Syl Southbridge In all thy humors, whether grave or mellow, Thou ' rt such a testy, touchy, pleasant fellow. Did anyone ever see Syl out o ' sorts? Well, we guess not! Chairman of House Committee (2), House Committee Social Chair- man (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Glee Club (1), Art Club (1), Reading Club (1), Senior Prom Committee, Commencement Committee, Dickin- son Hall (1) (2). 17 Marguerite Cloutier Marge Cloute Springfield Her hair was not more sunny than her heart. How can we help ourselves? We just have to look twice at Marge ' s big brown eves and fair hair — a real peach. Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Mary A. Corcoran Tawkie West Springfield ' ' An image gay To haunt, to startle, and waylay. Tawkie? — Oh yes, we all know her. She ' s one of the Cheer Leaders who put so much pep in the games. Looks counted, no doubt. W. A. A. (1), Art Club (1), Commuter ' s Club (1) (2), Cheer Leader (1) (2). Mary C. Corcoran Min Chicopee The smiles that win, the tints that glow. You may be only a mite, Mary, but we should certainly miss you just heaps if you weren ' t around to keep us all singing and dancing happily. Secretary of W. A. A. (1), W. A. A. (2), Girl Scouts (1), Tennis Tournament (2), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Aileen Coyne Kine Pittsfield With thy clear, keen jpyance Languor cannot be. Shadows of annoyance Never came near thee. Aileen is the girl who makes a dull moment about-face. Volley Ball (1), W. A. A. (2), Mandolin Club (1), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Mary Cronin Holyoke Brevity is the soul of wit. Mary has kept her crowning glory. It ' s the kind and color poets rave about, so we can ' t blame her for wanting all of it. Secretary of House Committee (2) Social Committee (1) (2), Glee Club (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Sewing Club (1), Junior Prom Committee, Tennis Tournament (2), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). 18 Marjorie D. Curtis Carjie Enfield If e ' er she knew an evil thought, She spoke no evil word. A sweet and businesslike girl is Marg, the kind you call fair and square. House Committee, Secretary and Library Chairman (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Glee Club (1), Art Club (2), Reading Club (1), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Helen M. Daly Chicopee Falls He that climbs the tall tree has won the right to the fruit. Historians, beware of Helen! She knows just about all there is to know about history, and several other subjects, also. W. A. A. (1), Glee Club (1) (2), Mandolin Club (1) (2), Dickinson Hall(l) (2). Anna F. Deane Bud Springfield ' ' A live wire from start to finish Her wit and zeal never diminish, A strong and independent mind, The type of girl you seldom find. You ' ve heard of born leaders. Let us present Bud. Sometimes we ' d have been at a loss without her. House Committee (1), Chairman of House Committee (2), Volley Ball (1), W. A. A. (1) (2), Vice-President of Dramatic Club (1), Dramatic Club (2), Girl Scouts (1), Associate Editor of Year Book, Junior and Senior Prom Committee, Reading Club (1), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Mary C. Desrosiers Springfield And her modest answer and graceful air Show her wise and good as she is fair. Mary ' s naturally pink cheeks glow in pleasing contrast to her silky black hair. She is a most lovable girl. W. A. A. (1), Art Club (1), Commuter ' s Club (1) (2), Sewing Club (1), Senior Prom Committee. Mary E. Downey Mare Springfield A simple maid and friendly too; Her smile is big enough for two. Although she has the most soulful eyes, Mary has a winning smile and a winning way with everyone. Student Council, President of Commuter ' s Club (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Glee Club (2), Art Club (1), Commuter ' s Club (1) (2), Senior Prom Committee, Tennis Tournament (1). 19 Catherine Fitzgerald Kay Chicopee Falls A good conscience is the best looking-glass of heaven. Kay is always most pleasant to talk and associate with. W. A. A. (1) (2), Mandolin Club (1), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Josephine E. Fitzgerald Dody Springfield An open-hearted maiden, true and pure. To know our cute little Dody is to love her. Don ' t you wish you could smile as sweetly? W. A. A. (1) (2), Art Club (2), Commuter ' s Club (1) (2). June F. Flanders Flune Holyoke A winning way, a pleasant smile, a kindly word for all. June was always quiet, studious and friendly to everyone. Art Club (2), Library Committee (2), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Helen E. Flynn Millers Falls Flynny A face with a smile, and a istory of wit Make a long hour short. Light-hearted should be Helen ' s middle name. There was always a gang in Helen ' s room because of her friendliness. She ' s the envy of every W. N. S. heavy-weight because of her slimness. Social Committee (2), Vice-President of W. A. A. (1), Glee Club (1), Treasurer of Glee Club (2), Junior Prom Committee (1), Tennis Tournament (2), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Lillian M. Forsythe Lilly Holyoke Good humor makes all things tolerable. Lilly certainly looked natural as the Jester. We all envy her rosy W. A. A. (1) (2), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). 20 Rose M. Gagne Westfield Still waters run deep. We never know what Rose is thinking, but she certainly can surprise us at times, especially in Art. Commuter (1) (2), Art Club (1) (2), W. A. A. (1) (2). Marjorie L. Gillett Marge Housatonic Hinges of true friendship ne ' er grow rusty. Marge is an old-fashioned girl with an old-fashioned smile, liked by all. House Committee (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Reading Club (1), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Ann Gleason Glees Pittsfield She has a voice of gladness and a smile of beauty. If you know where Ann is, you won ' t have a hard time finding Jerry. W A A. (1) (2), Cheer Leader of D. H. (2), D. H. Music Committee (1) (2), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Frieda E. Goldberg Maiden Large was her bounty and her soul sincere. Frieda was always quiet and industrious. W. A. A. (1) (2), Dramatic Club (1), Art Club (1), Sewing Club (1), Reading Club (1), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Lillian Goldberg Springfield She taketh most delight in music, instruments, and poetry. Who can ever forget the day Lillian played in Assembly? Her violin should be a lifelong companion to her, and a joy to others. D. H. Music Committee (2), W. A. A. (1), Dramatic Club (2), Mandolin Club (1) (2), Tennis Tournament Champion (1), Dickin- son Hall (1) (2). 21 Hannah Goodman Westfield ' ' Her little tongue was never still, Talk it must and talk it will. The quotation above omitted the fact that Hannah always says something worth while as well as does things worthwhile. We all secretly feel indebted to Hannah for helping to pass away many a gloomy period. Student Council pro tern, Girl Scouts (1), Associate Editor of Year Book, Junior and Senior Prom Committees, Reading Club (1), Cheer Leader (1), Chairman of Trainer ' s Banquet, Constitution Committee. Clara Graham Bobby Great Barrington ' Tis the front toward life that matters most, — The tone, the point of view, The constancy that in defeat Remains untouched and true. We all envy Clare for her jet black hair and snowy skin. She is a friend to all. W. A. A. (1) (2), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Vivienne M. Graves Viv Lenox Dale choose to chat wher ' er I come What e ' er the subject be that starts. Viv is a lively spot on the W. N. S. horizon, always breezy of manner and so accommodating. Vollev Ball (1), W. A. A. (1) (2), Glee Club (2), Art Club (2), Dickin- son Hall (1) (2). Irene M. Haggerty Springfield shall not live in. vain. Irene always tries to do her level best. She can orate quite nicely, too Why didn ' t she let us know sooner? W. A. A. (1), Art Club (1), Commuter ' s Club (1) (2), Girl Scouts (1), Junior and Senior Prom Committees. Ogarita B. Hamilton Babe Fall River The blessedness of being small. She works steady, hard, and fast, a reliable classmate in time of need W. A. A. (1) (2), Dramatic Club (1), Art Club (1) (2), Sewing Club (1), Girl Scouts (1), Junior Prom Committee, Dickinson Hall (1) (2). 22 Rebecca Handwerker Becky ' Springfield Art is power Becky is a regular walking paintbrush. We think she ' d make quite a satisfactory artist ' s model herself. W A. A. (1) (2), Dramatic Club (1), Art Club (1), President of Art Club (2), Commuter ' s Club (1) (2), Sewing Club (1), Associate Editor Year Book, Senior Prom Committee, School Correspond- ent (2). Kathleen E. Hart Kay Medway Cheerfulness is a gift of the Gods Kay is always quiet and demure, but a spark of mischief lurks in her black eves and deep dimples. Best of success, Kay. W. A. A. (1) (2), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Dorothy I. Harvey Dot Springfield Kindness is a wisdom. Dot is lank and lean and ever so good a sport. She is always so pleasant to converse with. Girl Scouts (1), Glee Club (1) (2), Commuter ' s Club (1) (2). Eunice J. Hood Springfield A small bundle of brightness and friendliness. The above quotation is a perfect fit for Eunice. She is always so dainty and attractive in both dress and manner. W. A. A. (1) (2), Commuter ' s Club (1), Vice-President of Commuter ' s Club (2), Sewing Club (1), Constitution Committee. Catherine Hubby Hub Let them call it mischief. When it is past and prospered ' twill be virtue. Who made the pie bed? Kay. Who threw that water? Kay. Who took my key? Kay. Whom do we love just the same? Kay, of course. W. A. A. (1) (2), Girl Scouts (1), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). 23 Lee Millbury Marion A. Hurd Hurdie Happy am I, from care I am free. ' ' Sad never; happy ever. Who do we always blame for the pranks? All Marion has to do as our cleverest comedian is to walk down the Assembly Hall aisle, and we hear it whispered, Isn ' t she a scream? — by Juniors as well as Seniors. Baseball (1), Volley Ball (1), Soccer (1), W. A. A. (1) (2), Glee Club (1) (2), Dramatic Club President (2), Associate Editor of Year Book, Reading Club (1), Dickinson Hall (1) (2), Junior and Senior Prom Committee. Anna M. Jegelwicz Jeggie Westfield Good common sense is worth more than gold. How seldom we ever see Anna with lessons unprepared! Her bright stories in Class are much appreciated. Basketball (1), Volley Ball (1), W. A. A. (1) (2), Glee Club (1) (2), Dramatic Club (1) (2), Commuter ' s Club (1) (2), Mandolin Club (1) (2), Junior Prom Committees. Lillian Jurist Lillums Springfield The surest way not to fail is to determine to succeed. Be prepared to laugh, girls, Lillums has the floor. Something funny is sure to be said! W A. A. (1) (2), Dramatic Club (1) (2), Art Club (2), Commuter ' s Club (1) (2), Mandolin Club (1). Virginia Keeney Jinny Holyoke The power of gentleness and kindness is always irresistible. ' ' ] inny has the cutest baby smile and is a veritable rainbow among us. W. A. A. (1) (2), Art Club (1) (2), Commuter ' s Club (1), Girl Scouts (1), Senior Prom Committee. Springfield Re- charming Anna R. Kelliher Anne One may smile a smile. Anne comprises one of our tiny folk clan here at school member her as the Organ Grinder, Pancak poser for The Age of Innocence ? W. A. A. (1) (2), Glee Club (1) (2), Dramatic Club (2), Commuter ' s Club (1), Junior Prom Committee (1), Dickinson Hall (2). 24 A. Josephine Kemp J° e Westfield Friendly toward all with manners sweet. Joe is the girl with the perpetual smile and trim clothes. No wonder children love her so. Basketball (1), Volley Ball (1) (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Glee Club (2), Art Club (1), Art Club Treasurer (2), Commuter ' s Club (2), Girl Scouts (1). Doris K. Kenney Dot Westfield Calm and self-possessed. Doris makes a corking good friend. Although very unassuming Dot ' s low, musical laugh reveals her sunny nature. W. A. A. (1) (2), Art Club (1) (2), Commuter ' s Club (1) (2), Sewing Club (1), Girl Scouts (1). Mary A. Keyes Keysie Springfield ' ' Happiness consists in activity. ' ' A pal to all, said one. We all applauded and agreed. Basketball (2), Volley Ball (1), W. A. A. (1) (2), Glee Club (2), Commuter ' s Club (1) (2), Junior and Senior Prom Committees. Harriet L. Klahn Harry Housatonic Music washes from the soul, the dust of everyday life. Life would be pretty cloudy without Harry ' s talent. She wrote our school song that proves so popular. W. A. A. (1) (2), Glee Club (1) (2), Dramatic Club (2), Junior Prom Committee, Reading Club (1), D. H. Music Committee (2), Dickin- son Hall (1) (2). Stephania Kolbusz Steve Thorndike She who sows courtesy, reaps friendship. Steve never speaks ill of anyone and is ever thoughtful of others. W. A. A. (1) (2), Glee Club (1), Girl Scouts (1), Dickinson Hall (D(2). 25 Alice Lambert Al Fall River The mildest manner with an honest mind. Always so modest and unassuming in her manner, but kind and gentle in her ways — that ' s Alice. Little tots just adored her in train- ing — no wonder. W. A. A. (1) (2), Reading Club (1), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Faith LeFort Springfield She moves a goddess, and she looks a queen. All hail to the prettiest and most unusual member of ' 27! Did you ever know a girl so different? House Committee (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Glee Club (1), Secretary of Glee Club (2), Art Club (2), Sewing Club (1), Associate Editor of Year Book, Junior Prom Committee, Reading Club (1), Tennis Tournament (1), Constitution Committee, Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Marjorie P. Lester Marge Mittineague The heart to conceive, the understanding to direct, and the hand to execute. If you want anything done thoroughly and well, just call on Marge. W. A. A. (1), Dramatic Club (1), Art Club (1) (2), Treasurer of Com- muter ' s Club (1), Commuter ' s Club (2), Sewing Club (1), Trainers ' Banquet Chairman. Esther M. Levin Les Pittsfield Good nature is one of the richest fruits of personality. Esther, couldn ' t you lend us a few of your curls? You are always so obliging. Field Hockey (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Junior Prom Committee, Reading Club (1), Tennis Tournament (2), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Ethel M. Liggett Jimmy Springfield A good heart is belter than all the heads in the world. The Dickinson Hall girls were surely happy to have Ethel join them this year. W A A. (1), Secretary of Dramatic Club (1), Art Club (1), Com- muter ' s Club (1), Girl Scouts (1), Dickinson Hall (2). 26 Esther I. Lindell Springfield Knowledge and virtue, truth and grace, These are the robes of richest dress. Her quiet manner and earnest efforts should be examples worth following. W. A. A. (1), Dramatic Club (1) (2), Art Club (1) (2), Commuter ' s Club (1), Girl Scouts )(1). Amelia E. Linko Mickey Westfield Like an embodied joy, whose race has j Hist begun. We fear nothing for your future, Amelia, as everything looks merry ahead. This good spirit we found of great assistance in base- ball. W. A. A. (1), Dramatic Club (1) (2), Art Club (1), Commuter ' s Club (1) (2), Girl Scouts (1), Mandolin Club (1). Geraldine A. Linnehan Jerrie Pittsfield Merrily, merrily, shall I live now. What would Dorm existence be without the newest, peppiest, gayest songs from Jerrie! W. A. A. (1) (2), Operetta Refreshment Committee, Chairman (2), Cheer Leader (2), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Mae L. Longtine Springfield Her silver voice is the rich music of a summer bird. Sweet, lovable little Mae! Her songs and disposition have won our hearts. W. A. A. (1) (2), Glee Club (1) (2), Dramatic Club (1), Commuter ' s Club (1) (2), Lost and Found Agent (2). A. Marion Loomis Loomisinsky Westfield Laugh and the world laughs with you. Whence came the fancy Russian title, Marion? Is it because you fiddle so nicely, or own a pair of romantic big, dark eyes? Student Council, Field Hockey Leader (2) W. A. A. (1) (2), Com- muter ' s Club (1) (2), Mandolin Club (1) ' (2), Associate Editor of Year Book, Junior Prom Committee, Cheer Leader (2), Constitution Committee. 27 Anna M. Lydon Springfield Each heart holds the secret, Kindness is the word. Anna once had to report on Care of the Teeth; her own are just about perfect we should judge from her sparkling smile. W. A. A. (1) (2), Commuter ' s Club (1) (2), Glee Club (2). Marie A. McCarthy Springfield For I never trouble trouble ' til trouble troubles me. It may be dark and rainy outside, but whatever room Marie is in harbors the sunshine. W. A. A. (1) (2), Dramatic Club (1) (2), Girl Scouts (1), Dickinson Hall (2). Commuter ' s Club (1) (2), Carmelita M. McCarthy Lete Springfield Where wisdom steers, wind cannot make you sink. Lete never appears to have studied exceedingly hard, but she surely knows her stuff. Your secret, Lete? Student Council (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Glee Club (2), Commuter ' s Club (1) (2). Margaret G. McConville Peg Westfield She dances her way into the hearts of all. Yes, and she plays her way into our hearts, also. A good social chairman she is, too. Student Council (1) (2), Sewing Club (1), Mandolin Club (1) (2), Junior and Senior Prom Committees, Commuter ' s Club (1) (2), Constitutional Committee, Trainer ' s Banquet Toastmistress. Elizabeth C. McCormick she has any faults, she has left us in doubt. ' Best of luck to this friend and helpmate to everyone. W. A. A. (1) (2), Commuter ' s Club (1) (2). 28 Becket Margaret McCourt Peg Pittsfield A jolly good fellow is she. In athletics Peg was always like a fast flying cloud — above every- one and moving every minute. Peg will always be popular. Volley ball (1), Volley Ball Captain (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Glee Club (1), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Mildred R. McLaughlin Millie Mac Pittsfield Good things come in small packages. It ' s hard to imagine Millie teaching school, but she sure can do it, even if she is taken for a pupil once in a while because of her size. Treasurer of House Committee (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Glee Club (2), Art Club (2), Class Historian, Senior Prom Decoration Committee (2), Reading Club (1), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Mary A. Maher Westfield A smile for all a greeting glad. We always have to smile when we meet Mary. Baseball (1), Volley Ball (1) (2), Soccer (1), W. A. A. (1) (2), Art Club (2), Commuter (1) (2). Margaret Maloney Marg Pittsfield With grace to win and with heart to hold. We could not say enough good things about Marg; she always gave the best that was in her to school interests. Secretary and Treasurer of House Committee (2), Glee Club (2), Reading Club (1), Tennis Tournament (2), Dickinson Hall (1) (2)1 Beth Elizabeth E. Martin A love of rig) Who does not know Liz? around the dorm without Liz ' s affairs. ' ' Liz Cheshire scorn of wrong. There would be little excitement A good sport, too. W. A. A. (1), Art Club (2), Reading Club (1), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). 29 Sadie Milstein Westfiekl What costs the least and does the most, is just a pleasant smile. Not only her lips, but Sadie ' s eyes smile too! A snappy dresser and friendly classmate. W. A. A. (1), Commuter (1) (2). 4 if ! Newtonville Ariana C. Mitchell Ann Art needs no spur beyond itself. Just glance through the Tekoa to see some of Ann ' s good work. Perhaps things look more artistic when you can see them through a pair of deep, liquid brown eyes. Volley Ball (1), W. A. A. (1) (2), Art Club (2), Mandolin Club (1), Junior Prom Committee, Tennis Tournament (1) (2), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Grace H. Mitton Springfield The inner side of every cloud Is ever bright and shining; I therefore turn my clouds about And always wear them inside out. How true of little Gracie, a chic and attractive member of ' 27! W. A. A. (1), Glee Club (2), Dramatic Club (2), Art Club (1) (2), Commuter ' s Club (1), Treasurer of Sewing Club (1), Tennis Tourna- ment (1), Commuter (1) (2). Anna C. Moriarty Ducky Bondsville A heart with room for every joy. Just going along smilingly, but now and then surprising us as she did with her fine work in baseball and basketball. We do not wish to have her removed. W. A. A. Recording Secretary (1), W. A. A. (2), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Mabel C. Nye Springfield One good head is better than a thousand strong hands. Optimism should be Mabel ' s middle name. She is never down- hearted. Field Hockey (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Commuter ' s Club (1) (2). 30 Elizabeth J. O ' Neil Bessie Holyoke Calmness is a great advantage. Bessie was always as quiet as a mouse. Perhaps she depended upon Lil to furnish the noise. W. A. A. (1) (2), D. H. Constitutional Committee, Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Ethel I. Palmer Putnam, Conn. Much done, and much designed, and more desired. Ethel has that certain poise, and surety in her voice which are so essential to a good teacher. A nice singing voice, too. Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Mildred C. Pease Millie Westfield Modesty is the citadel of beauty and virtue. Millie is a conscientious student who takes time to do good work, enjoy life and people, and keep smiling as she does so. W. A. A. (1) (2), Art Club (2), Sewing Club (1), Girl Scouts (1), Commuter (1) (2). Dorothy M. Pettijohn Dot Amherst A friend in truth and of soul sincere. Dot is a friendly, capable girl whom it is a pleasure to know. Tennis Tournament (1), Commuter (1) (2). Melania J. Piwarczyk Mello-glo Holyoke Calm and unruffled as a summer sea. Glowing with dimples is Melania — hence the nickname after the famous cosmetic, a very sweet girl. Commuter (1), Dickinson Hall (2). 31 Natalie P. Poch Ned Nettie Pittsfield In thee are found the fires of thought. Our slim, little, dignified classmate can dance and be as merry as any on occasion. Volley Ball (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Glee Club (2), Dramatic Club (1) Sewing Club (1), Mandolin Club (1) (2), Reading Club (1), Dickin- son Hall (1) (2), D. H. Music Committee. Anna R. Quirk Quirkie Pittsfield She lives in the light of youthful glee. Quirkie is a happy-go-lucky girl who ' ll always be remembered at W. N. S. as a right good sport. House Committee (2), Volley Ball (1), W. A. A. (1) (2), Reading Club (1), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Grace M. Rose Rosie Chester Haste thee, nymph, an d brin with thee Jest and youthful jollity. Grace will ever be noted for her happy nature and cheerful smile. W. A. A. (1), Glee Club (1) (2), Girl Scouts (1), Tennis Tournament (1) (2), Commuter (1) (2). Jeannette H. Rosengren Jeannie Norwood The glory of a firm, capacious mind. Although she is right there in athletics, we can ' t overlook her ability as a student and her willingness to help at all times. We predict her success wherever she may go. Secretary of Student Council (2), Head of Basketball (1), Hockey (2), Captain of Volley Ball (1), W. A. A. (1) (2), Associate Editor of Year Book, Junior Prom Committee, Reading Club (1), Tennis Tournament (1) (2), Refreshment Committee (1) (2), S. C. Nomi- nating Committee (1), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). H 3 c H ' , ' V ' S- M Veronica Rugg Vera Ware It is the wise head that makes the still tongue. Veronica is as shy as can be, but she is an excellent little student, nevertheless. Dickinson Hall (1) (2). 32 Christine M. Sauer Chris Springfield She hath a natural, wise sincerity, A simple truthfulness, and, these have lent her, A dignity as moveless as the centre. To Chris we look for our ideal. Did you ever ask her to do any- thing for you? Did you ever ask Chris a question and go unanswered? No, Chris can do all these things and above all, she is one of our most intellectual and beloved classmates. W. A. A. (1) (2), Glee Club (1) (2), Art Club (2), Commuter ' s Club (1), Sewing Club President (1), Assistant Editor-in-Chief of Year Book, Junior Prom Committee, Commuter (1) ,{2). Ruperta A. Skelton Bert Nantasket Beach I laugh for hope hath happy place with me. Bert is a most attractive, jolly, lovable girl, esteemed by every one of us. Treasurer of House Committee (2), Captain of Field Hockey (2), W. A. A. (1), W. A. A. Treasurer (2), Dramatic Club (1), Girl Scouts (1), Associate Editor of Year Book, Reading Club (1), Commence- ment Committee (2), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Kathryn Sornborger Kay West Springfield Variety is the spice of life. We nominate Kay for chief letter-writer and queen of candy- makers. W. A. A. (1), Glee Club (1) (2), Commuter ' s Club (1) (2), Junior and Senior Prom Committees, Operetta Candy Chairman, Com- muter (1) (2). Isabelle W. Speed Speedie Mittineague Laugh, live, and be merry. Speedie sounds rather dashing and she certainly can dash on occasion. She is full of fun. House Committee (2),_ W. A. A. (1) (2), Commuter ' s Club (1), Commencement Committee, Dickinson Hall (2). Holyoke Margaret Stich Peg To be strong is to be happy. Our athletic Peg is just full of pep and very fleet of foot, an abso- lute necessity on any team. Basketball (1) (2), Volley Ball (1) (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Commuter ' s Club (1), Tennis Tournament (1) (2), Trainer ' s Banquet Com- mittee (2), Dickinson Hall (2). 33 Mildred G. Taft Milly Of such a merry, nimble, stirring Cute, sweet, sociable — that ' s Millie. Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Holyoke spirit. Sarah B. Thayer Sally Thorndike Creative art demands the service of a mind and heart. Sally is oh, so serious! There is no bit of handwork she cannot do, or create, however. W. A. A. (1) (2), Art Club (2), Sewing Club (1), Tennis Tournament (1) (2), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Girl Scouts (1), Helen L. Tierney Westfield Labours accomplished are pleasant. Helen ' s hobby is reading soul-stirring novels, but she never is too busy to lend a hand in time of need. W. A. A. (1), Commuter ' s Club (1) (2), Reading Club (1). Eleanor L. Van Buskirk Melrose By the work one knows the workman. Eleanor, in the eyes of everyone, is an ideal, all-around girl. Her talents are so versatile that she excels in almost every line. Good luck to our musician, songbird, scholar, author, actress, and teacher. Volley Ball (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Glee Club (1), President of Glee Club (2), Secretary of Sewing Club (1), Editor-in-Chief of Year Book, Junior Prom Committee, Class Constitution Committee, D. H. Music Committee (1) (2), Commencement Committee, Tennis Tournament (1), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Mary G. Voght Lee Her ready wit and cheery smile Proclaim to all a friend worth while. Besides being a ray of brightest sunshine, Mary has an admirable power of leadership. W. A. A. (1) (2), Dickinson Hall Music Committee, Dickinson Hall (1) (2). 34 Mary D. Wadsworth Berry Westfield There ' s little of the melancholy in her. We always know when she is around by that infectious chuckle. Best of success, Mary. Sewing Club (1), Refreshment Committee (1), Commuter (1) (2). Margaret R. Waldron Peg Northampton 0, I am stabbed with laughter. We ' ll never forget our Peg whose happy little laugh rings out so unexpectedly. Field Hockey (2), Volley Ball (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Sewing Club (1), Girl Scouts (1), Reading Club, Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Charlotte L. Walker Choppy Longmeadow The secret of life is in art. Charlotte, besides being most artistic, is just brimming over with impulsive kindness — an adorable girl with an adorable big, warm smile. Art Club (1) (2), Commuter (1) (2), Dickinson Hall (2). Louise A. Warneke Tiny Springfield Whose smile lends joy a double cheer. If any one wants a good little business woman, consult Tiny. We guarantee the results will be out of proportion to her name. Treasurer of Student Council (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Glee Club (1) (2), Dramatic Club (2), Sewing Club (1), Junior Prom Committee, Read- ing Club (1), Tennis Tournament Finals (1), Trainer ' s Banquet Committee (2), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). Mary E. Williams Great Barrington Gentle of speech, beneficent of mind. Mary is a sweet, quiet, optimistic person whom we will fondly look back upon. W. A. A. (1) (2), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). 35 Dorothy Wright Dot Bernardston Impulsive, earnest, prompt to act. How glad we were to have Dot join our ranks this year and add her bright smile to the list. A most enjoyable companion. Mandolin Club (1) (2), Dickinson Hall (1) (2). 3 Former members of the Class of 27 Marjorie T. Dedrick Holyoke We were sorry to have Marjorie leave us because of ill health. Anne Fahy Holyoke We miss Anne ' s bright face. She left us early to live in Detroit. Lorraine R. Green Springfield Lorraine left her prospective profession for one all her own. We know he is in very capable hands. Dorothy B. Maguire Mittineague We miss the pleasant companionship of Dot. Mae E. Mahoney Hadley Mae took a business course after leaving Normal. We miss her, but know she will meet with success. Martha D. E. Schulze Washington Martha was a most promising student and her absence leaves a real gap in ' 27 ' s ranks. Her sweet nature made many friends. Tune: The Glow-worm Here ' s to the Seniors true and loyal ; We say farewell with manner royal. Echoes of laughter in the air, Voices are ringing everywhere. Happy are we and full of pleasure, Joy is our most precious treasure. Sadness is banished while we sing Seniors, here ' s to you. Sylvia Claflin 36 Westfield Normal School, Westfield, Massachusetts. June IS, 1935. To the Editor of the Modern Educational Review My dear friend : Indeed, I am more than honored to be requested to send you a brief history of the far-famed Class of 1927 of the State Normal at Westfield, Massachusetts. I take it for granted that what you desire is the form; therefore, I am sending to you a set of physical and picturable facts in order that the multitudes who read your well-known magazine may become correctly informed of the outward trend of events in our class existence. I write this to you in a very informal manner. You may revise and rearrange material as you see fit. Who does not remember those good old days back in the fall of ' 26? September 16th was a dark and dismal day as far as the elements were concerned; yet it was a remarkably pleasant day for us, as it marked the initial step of our entrance into study for the noblest profession in all the world. The Seniors were more than kind to us! We realize now that with our choked voices, our mad efforts to interpret schedules, our brave attempts to keep from breaking our necks on the oiled floors, no one would have been so merciless as to cause us any unnecessary trouble. I recall one or two instances where dormitory Juniors waited a considerable length of time for the elevator; otherwise no victims were placed under obser- vation. The days passed quickly until we were all slumbering peacefully in classes. Such affairs as the Faculty Reception and the Hallowe ' en Party succeeded each other in such a pleasing fashion that we soon became better acquainted with everyone. On the campus and in the corridors we heard such comments as a good crowd, lots of pep, good sports, etc. We next displayed our athletic prowess by cap- turing every championship our Junior year. For some time nothing occurred to disturb our egotistical state of mind. Sud- denly we held a Class Meeting. This significant event took place on December 22, 1925. The following officers were elected : president, Gertrude Finnell ; vice-president Mary Ryan; secretary, Miriam Ring; treasurer, Margaret Long. Class meetings for social and business affairs were held in a more or less sporadic manner throughout the remainder of the year. Our organization would not have been complete or successful without the good advice of Mrs. Winslow. 37 Better out of the world than out of fashion. It was the fashion to hold a Junior Promenade. Programs were made out a month or more before the gala event, which took place on April 23, 1926. My, what a scramble there was to obtain a parasol to match a pastel gown! Little had we realized how deftly our study hall might be transformed into such a fascinating Oriental scene. Even the face of Mr. Clock was veiled by a full moon ; but his hands went round and round until all too soon the dance came to a close. Busy days came now. We certainly did our part to establish Student Govern- ment. This movement towers in our memories as a village church rises above the smaller buildings surrounding it. Soon came the glad news that we were to attend Vespers en masse in June. Immediately work began on our white pongee dresses. It is still a much debated question as to which class presented the more pleasing appearance. Commencement! A time of joy and sorrow. We were proud to have a member of our class, Harriet Klahn, claim the honor of writing the school song. Eleanor Van Buskirk wrote our class song. We sang them both on Class Day. Thus ended our Junior year. What have you got? What did you get? A stranger might have thought there had been a train robbery and that the culprits were dividing the spoils. In reality it was the return of ' 27 to Normal School with training assignments. Seniors! Our last year at W.N.S. We missed certain familiar faces among the students and faculty but discovered so many, many new ones — Juniors, no doubt! Yes, they must be Juniors, so innocent and so envious. In September we elected new class officers as follows: president, Lorraine Shaw; vice-president, Lillian Lunden; secretary, Dorothy Bullard; treasurer, Marjorie Williams. Although we regretted Mrs. Winslow ' s resignation as our Class Faculty Advisor, we were fortunate in securing Dr. Russell ' s counsel and advice for the remainder of the year. On January 8th we honored the Juniors by giving our last Prom. Weren ' t the decorations exquisite? The dainty little old fashioned programs now adorn the pages of many mem books. Was it a success? Ask the Juniors. During our life at Westfield there were moments we should like to live over again — and some we shouldn ' t. Here is an educational sketch : Mrs. Winslow ' s Methods Class deep in the study of the lesson in appreciation is suddenly plunged into chaos as a hungry wasp mis- takes Harry Klahn for a blossom (dramatic results.) In closing, I wish to say that I sincerely hope you have found this record of events of value to your magazine. Looking forward to the publication of the same, I express my appreciation of your interest. Very sincerely yours, Mildred McLaughlin, ' 27 Heard in the dorm dining-room: Her — Who will have the last piece of cake? D. H. Answer — You! Happy Birthday to Yoooo! Oh, beans! , That same cake! It ' s your turn to clear! She: Where are Alice and Eleanor and Pat? Her: We haven ' t been eating five minutes yet. 38 Our ship is nearing the harbor, for years it has been at sea. The eager crowd is waiting — what shall its cargo be? ' Tis the good ship ' 27, a ship seaworthy and strong; A ship that has sailed Fate ' s Ocean for fifteen years and long. The passengers step off quickly, a hundred and sixteen strong While many surprising changes are seen by the waiting throng. The first to appear is Gert Finnell, against those timeworn sails; She ' s established student government in a kindergarten in Wales. Helen Daly, as snappy as ever, is the next to step to the shore; She has written five books on history and is working on five more. Next we see Bobby Graham, a governess is she of renown, In the household of Helen Tierney, whose home is in London Town. From the highest deck of our steamer we hear a voice rising clear Marge Lester ' s profession is lecturing, she thought she ' d try it here. Ah, there is Lete McCarthy! She and her husband, I hear Are writing a book on instincts, especially the instinct of fear. Ka y Hubby most fulfilled her ambition, which was you know to teach French But she fell in love with a plumber, and now she shakes the wrench. Hannah Goodman — but ah! (need I say it?) for she is renowned everywhere, Speech after speech she delivers, on That ' s Neither Here Nor There. Who is that person o ' er yonder? Marie McCarthy, Fm sure! She ' s an agent for Soothing Syrup, for the blues it ' s an unfailing cure. Izzy Speed, the champion debater, of the National Debating Team, Is now on a vital subject — Resolved: Things are not what they seem. You see that tall girl with the glasses? That ' s Dorothy Harvey, you know, She ' s founded a boys ' gym college, out in Springfield, Idaho. While the little one right behind her, is Millie McLaughlin, of course, She still teaches school in Pittsfield, and is sueing for her third divorce. Ann Quirk, you could tell in a minute, as she makes her way to the shore Has earned a great deal of money, and is making a great deal more. Tiny Warneke is married and lives in a large hotel Which is now run by Mae Longtine; and the meals she serves are swell. In Lillian Goldberg ' s antique shop, I have heard that Nettie Poch works, The finest antiques are invented, and they have to employ ninety clerks. While Amelia Linko, they tell me, and Esther Lindell have been lucky For they still work together in a finishing school in Kentucky. And as for Sally Thayer, she ' s designing styles quite snappy; They publish them in the Vague, which makes her very happy. We have a genius among us; ' tis Mary Voght, as you ' ve guessed; But not as you think with her music; she ' s established a circus out West. 39 Those two who are working together are the playwrights you ' ve heard so much of; Sally Block and Beatrice Burack; their latest is What ' s Wrong With Love? See that kind-hearted person who ' s giving a coin to the blind? That ' s the rich Prof. Kenney, and there is Kay Hart just behind. She runs a hat shop in Paris, while Lil Forsythe still shines In a little red schoolhouse in Holyoke, with Dot Wright to help train young minds, Mary Ryan is stepping off gaily. Her sweet smile never grows dim, For she and her pal, Les Levin, married nephews of Jake and Will Grimm. Yes, there goes Peg Stich and Jim Liggett; they ' re in the movies this year Their director is Catherine Fitzgerald ; Aileen Coyne writes the plots so I hear. Mary Williams has travelled, but she likes America best, For that is the country that gave her — her first psychology test. But Billie Williams is different, for she, with Miriam Ring Has opened a bakery in Norway; prune pie is their special thing. A barber shop has Josephine Kemp; now pineapple clips are the style For Joe cuts her patients ' hair all off; but a miss is as good as a mile. Filing and still they come filing; Lois Burnham, the next one comes She ' s dressed in athletic costume; she teaches gym in the slums. And after her skips Beth Martin; still a shy young maiden is she, Seven times having been married, she ' s compiling her family tree. Babe Hamilton is the next one; she ' s still full of the dickens She has a job in a Business Club, carving whole roast chickens. Bud Deane has kept on climbing as she climbed all through school She now is the matron of Dickinson Hall; and makes many a drastic rule. Pauline Allen, the actress, steps forward, with Tawkie Corcoran in tow They have just been over to Egypt. They say that the Sphinx is too slow. Ah, there ' s Ruth Chambers, the artist, she ' s spent the last ten years or more Painting a picture of Westfield, but she considers the subject a bore. There you see Marjorie Curtis; she ' s a missionary to Japan. And here comes Frieda Goldberg, running as fast as she can. She won a race in Australia, so now she ' s after a cup, Her trainer is Lillian Jurist; Lil ' s smile keeps Free ' s courage up. Jeannette Rosengren is still at Westfield, teaching psychology class They say she ' s a terrible marker; it ' s hard for the Juniors to pass. While shy little Melania Piwarczyk, and also Veronica Rugg Have settled down in New Jersey, in a bungalow cozy and snug. Helen Flynn is still in Westfield, enjoying married life, Vivienne Graves is a doctor, and shakes a wicked knife. j Yes, indeed, there ' s Peg McConville, she surely has grown slim. She ' s now a Palm Beach life guard, and teaches society gym. Mary Cronin ' s now Miss America, a peach you ' ll all admit She ' s won a prize in fifteen shows, and is not puffed up a bit. There ' s Ducky Moriarty, and Mary C. Corcoran too. They ' ve hunted the wide world over, and as yet have found nothing to do. Grace Rose has changed, and Chris Sauer; how dignified they appear! The latter is now a lawyer, and Grace will soon be one, I fear. Kay Sornborger steps off gaily; she looks exactly the same The only thing that is different, as we see by her card, is her name. Harry Klahn is an opera singer, she has a small studio In a thirteenth story attic — Bohemian tastes, you know. Mary Downey is playing in the theaters, by contracts here and there She adds to the thrill of the movies by her technique brilliant and rare. Sadie Milstein a large notebook carries, she keeps books for Henry Ford ; While our publisher, Anna Carroll, seems to look terribly bored. She ' s reading a book that was written by a Greek long years ago. 40 But say, you should read the translation, just out by Mil Pease, you know. Peg McCourt and Peg Maloney are running a roadhouse on stilts, Anne Lydon conducts airplane busses for the Astors and Vanderbilts. Gerrie Linnehan has a position in a Baltimore music store She sings the songs to the public, and wonders why they don ' t buy more. Alice Lambert is living in Cuba, she owns a large villa I ' ve heard — But will you just look at that person! It can ' t be — it is Marion Hurd! I read of her runaway marriage, she wished to avoid all the mob, Our sympathies are with her husband, for to boss her must be some job! Anna Jegelwicz, so they tell me, is in business with Mary Keyes They run a large farm in New Hampshire, and are famous for butter and cheese. Mary Desrosiers is acting in an old colonial troupe Anna Kelliher works in a restaurant and makes wonderful noodle soup. The line doesn ' t grow any shorter. Now Marje Gillett walks quickly down They tell me she ' s writing a novel, the setting is in a Scotch town. Rose Gagne is still in Westfield; she now owns the five and ten, Agnes Bogdan and Florence Barton are running a Style Shop for Men. Doris Bowen is teaching geography in an old ladies ' home in Des Moines Florence Bozenhard works for the government; she designs all the U. S. coins. Barbara Beglane posed for the last one, as Goddess of Love on a dime She ' s a model for many artists, and poses most of her time. Jo Fitzgerald ' s the wife of the Mayor, who ' s ruling Springfield now. Mil Taft runs a beauty parlor, called Where to Get Waves and How. June Flanders is now a seamstress, and many a seam she sews; Her shop is open evenings; she then entertains her beaux. Marje Cloutier lives in Venice; she married a gondolier. Mabel Nye is an eminent writer; she publishes ten books a year. Bessie O ' Neil is a painter, you should see her wielding the brush! Mary Wadsworth runs a reform school, and feeds them molasses and mush. While the firm of Maher and Mitton turns out millions of toys a day; Grace designs toys for school children; Mary makes puzzles they say. Peg Long, though married, is teaching. She has in her class this year The small sister of Faith LeFort. She says she ' s a perfect dear. While next, on the step beside us, Steve Kolbusz, with hat in hand Is looking for all her musicians; she conducts the Thorndike band. Gladys Cannon is a dentist, she bores one straight to tears; Ethel Palmer has invented waves that stay in seven years. Dot Pettijohn teaches history in Mr. Patterson ' s place. Charlotte Walker ' s Form and Content has a standard as high as Mace. Eleanor Van Buskirk has written an operetta. She is playing the leading part herself, who does better? Pat Shaw, as sweet as ever, is President of Wellesley College. Becky Handwerker ' s Art Director at this institute of knowledge. Irene Haggerty is at the head of a national association Which meets in Springfield every year, in the cause of education. Ann Gleason ' s the champion skater of all the New England states; Peg Waldron runs a shoe store, where you always can get mates. Bert Skelton ' s director of hockey, on the Hingham Hockey team. Rae Black gives a course in life saving; a nightmare it is, not a dream. A home for homesick girls by Lillian Lunden is run. She weeps with them in their sorrows and shares their joys and fun. Elizabeth McCormick writes poems for the Good Housekeeping. Ada Bready makes tearproof hankies, just especially for weeping. Virginia Keeney cuts designs for the makers of Gold Seal Congoleum, She got her beginning at Normal School, where she cut designs in linoleum. 41 And as for Dorothy Bullard, it ' s music she ' s teaching now! She ' s established an eighth time motion, I ' m sure I don ' t know how. The crowd is growing smaller; the line is shorter now. Laura Boyle is next on shore, with calm unruffled brow. She ' s governor of Kansas now; and there is Eunice Hood. She runs a school for the deaf and dumb. She ' s the type — she would. Marion Loomis charms the world in the Westfield Follies this year; Anne Mitchell edits a paper called the Newtonites ' New Gazeteer A queen in looks, — now a queen in truth, is Stella Basamania We always knew she ' d come to this. Long live the Queen of Zulania! The crowd grows small, and then scatters; the world goes on with its task. Time flies with the wings of an eagle, yet for no greater gift could we ask. As our ship sails on Fate ' s Ocean, let us lift our voices in song For the Good Ship ' 27, a ship seaworthy and strong. Sylvia L. Ct,aflin A SEPTEMBER TWILIGHT Twilight on a mountain Loneliness over all Tree toads muttering softly And a hound dog within call. The sky off to the westward A moment ago so bright Has shed its royal glory And passed into the night. Thrushes twittering from above Gentians asleep at my feet And over all the brooding night Fast falls into its sleep. Seeking comfort, seeking peace I find them here at last As the night winds soothe my memories And sigh away the past. C. M. Sauer 42 We, the Class of 1927, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, nine hundred and twenty-seven, of the State Normal School, located at Westfield, Massachusetts, being in full and complete possession of our faculties of mind and body, yet con- sidering the uncertainties of our lives, do hereby declare, asseverate and proclaim this document to be our last will and testament. Article I. We hereby appoint Dr. Russell, our devoted class advisor and Mrs. Winslow, our most helpful training supervisor, to be our legal executors. All pro- visions and bequests, as herein stipulated, are by them to be duly executed. Article II. To the Class of 1928 the right to continue making W. N. S. the best normal school in the world. Article III. Helen Daly bequeaths to some deserving Junior the ability to answer all history questions. Article IV. Beth Martin bequeaths to Gay Hamilton a few of her spare inches. Article V. Lois Burnham leaves to Mary Spelman the privilege of becoming tennis champ. Article VI. Jerry Linnehan and Peg McConville leave to Kay Sullivan the right to know all the latest popular songs and the privilege of singing them at all times and in all places. Article VII. Helen Flynn bequeaths to Lenore Fitzgerald the secret of having a slim figure. Article VIII. Gertrude Finnell leaves to Alice O ' Brien the right to furnish all dancing solos at future social functions in W. N. S. Article IX. To Kay Sornborger one carload of rolling pins and flat irons to aid her in her future disciplinary cases. Article X. Hannah Goodman bequeaths to Cecelia Lyons the privilege of dis- cussing all topics in all classes. Article XL Helen Tierney bequeaths to Cora Davis some of her extra avoir- dupois. Article XII. To future classes, an esculator for the benefit of the girls who are in the locker room when the 8.55 bell rings. Article XIII. To the Juniors we leave our deepest sympathy and hope for a thirty-six hour day, that they may have time to accomplish all the little tasks doled out to them. 43 Article XIV. To Marie Cullen, Marion Hurd leaves her giggles. Article XV. Helen Tierney leaves to the Knox sisters her diary on How to Reduce. Article XVI. To Mr. Patterson one gross of varicolored pads to relieve the monotony of the little pink slips. Article XVII. To Miss Tobey one gross of pads similar to those for Mr. Patter- son, that future classes may not forget their special assignments. Article XVIII. A permanent fund that the newest psychology books may be purchased for the library. Article XIX. To Dr. Wilson a victrola record of the various bird calls that future classes will not have to pucker up and — Article XX. To Mr. Hawley a megaphone that the disturbing Juniors in the back of the hall may hear directions the first time. Article XXI. A set of piano rolls of hymns to relieve Miss Pratt of the stren- uous task of playing for morning assembly. Article XXII. To Miss Snow our earnest wishes that she will some day have a class which will be able to draw. Article XXIII. To Miss Lammers a victrola so that she won ' t have to call for shy piano players to furnish music for the gym dances. Article XXIV. To Miss Rosatto the prophecy that someday she will have a class which will be able to sew. Article XXV. To the Juniors, absolute patronage of the College Gift Shop otherwise known as Woolworth ' s. Article XXVI. To the Faculty our everlasting love and respect. Last of all we leave no hard feelings toward any person and fond memories of life at W. N. S. In witness whereof We, the Class of 1927, the testators to this our last Will and Testament, set our hands and seal on this twelfth day of May in the year of our Lord, one thousand, nine hundred twenty-seven. Signed : MARY C. CRONIN Cast forth thy act, thy word, into the evergiving, everworking universe, it is a seed grain that cannot die. — Thomas Carlyle. They who lose character lose the power, not merely to govern themselves but to be rightly governed. I look upon the simple and childish virtues of veracity and honesty, as the root of all that is sublime in character. — Emerson. 44 CLASS STATISTICS Most Popular Most Brilliant Best Looking Best All-around Class Baby Poet Windiest Shyest Peppiest Bluff Sunshine Fashion Plate Athlete Flirt Dreamer Most Ambitious Tallest Shortest Cutest A rtist Musician Most Original Dancer Wittiest Gertrude Finnell Eleanor Van Buskirk Faith Le Fort Lois Burnham Anna Kelliher Sylvia Claflin Hannah Goodman Veronica Rugg Margaret McConville Helen Daly Rebecca Handwerker Geraldine Linnehan Hannah Goodman Lois Burnham Pauline Allen Anne Gleason Christine Sauer Elizabeth Martin Ogarita Hamilton Anna Kelliher Rebecca Handwerker Eleanor Van Buskirk Lillian Goldberg Faith LeFort Gertrude Finnell Aileen Coyne Margaret Long Sweetest Actress Man- Hater Most Businesslike Class Vamp Most Affectionate Giggler Gossip Most Accommodating Lorraine Shaw Eleanor Van Buskirk June Flanders Hannah Goodman Mary A. Corcoran Mae Longtine Margaret Waldron Mable Nye Marion Hurd Helen Tierney Best Mixer Noisiest Class Flyweight Class Optimist Most Dignified Cleverest Orator Flapper Margaret McConville Aileen Coyne Louise Warneke Geraldine Linnehan Stella Basamania Eleanor Van Buskirk Hannah Goodman Mildred Taft Has done most for class Has done most for W. Gertrude Finnell N.S. Gertrude Finnell Class Spinster Marjorie Curtis Class Cut-up Marion Hurd Most Winning Smile Lorraine Shaw 45 SENIOR CLASS SONGS I. Tune — Mandalay 1. We ' re the class of twenty-seven, of the Westfield Normal School, And we love the dear old building, every book and every rule; And although we may be leaving, and we may go far away, Something calls us back to Westfield, calls us back and seems to say: Come ye back to us and stay! I. Chorus — Come ye back to Westfield dear! You are always welcome here. You are dear old Westfield ' s children now and through each coming year. Classes come and go forever to the school we hold so dear, But there ' s none like twenty-seven, so let ' s give a hearty cheer! 2. For miles around we ' ll scatter, and our roads be far apart, But we ' ll keep our Alma Mater ever living in our heart We ' ll remember all the pleasures, and the fun she gave us all, And our footsteps turn to Westfield in answer to her call : Come ye back here one and all! II. Chorus — We ' ll come back to Westfield dear, Sweeter with each changing year. Do you think we could forget the joys she ' s brought us? Never fear! We ' ll come back to Westfield Normal, dearest place on earth or heaven For ' twas there we found the friendship of the class of twenty-seven! Sylvia L. Claflin, ' 27 II. Time: Original 1. 2. Our banners to the breeze are flung The sailor to the ocean hies Our challenge to the world — To battle storms at sea. We throw our gauntlet at its feet The rancher rides the western plains, With silver and blue unfurled! For that ' s where he would be. Who dare to fight with heart and might The winds blow East, the winds blow In classic hall or field West For Normal School, here ' s health to As we our course pursue you; O ' er roads that lead from Westfield, Let Westfield never yield! And from the Normal School. Chorus Westfield, Westfield, joyous hosts are we, Westfield, Westfield, On to victory! While the hills around us stand, We ' ll uphold o ' er sea and land Honor and fame for Westfield Normal School. Westfield, Westfield, Normal grads are we, Westfield, Westfield, Out for victory! Hear it echo on the air, Winds relay it everywhere, Everything ' s right in Westfield Normal School! Eleanor L. Van Buskirk, ' 27 Adapted from Old B. U. By R. Van Buskirk. 46 JUNIOR CLASS SONGS (Class of ' 27) Tune: Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms ' 27 thy daughters are singing this day Their praises in honor of thee; Many friends have we made with thy much valued aid Thy guidance and thy loyalty, Thou didst open our eyes to the ways that are wise ; Thou didst teach us to play the game square, So we ' ll echo thy praise to the end of our days — ' 27, so wondrously fair. Anna Deane Tune: At the End of a Perfect Day As we come to the end of a perfect day At the end of our Junior year, There ' s a smile and a sigh for the year gone by And farewells that are mixed with tears. No class in this rose-crowned month of June That passes through portals wide, Can feel for its Alma Mater dear More love than we sing with pride. Let us hold the banners of Normal School Aloft in the swiftest gale, Our trophies lay at her feet one day We gain in the long long trail. Farewell, Godspeed to our Seniors all Who pass from her sheltering shade, When scattered all we will scenes recall And long for the friends we ' ve made. Eleanor Van Buskirk DICKINSON HALL Here ' s to our home we love so Here ' s to its matron too Here ' s to the friends we ' ve made here And pals who have been so true We ' ll ne ' re forget the good times And fun that we ' ve all had here Dickinson Hall we love thee And ever we ' ll hold thee dear. Harry and Bud A Few More Hits Baby Face — Millie Mac . Lonesome and Sorry — Mary Voght. I ' d Climb the Highest Mountain — Lois Burnham. You Need Someone to Love — Beth Martin. The Girl Friend — Bud Deane. Sleepy Head — June Flanders. Thanks for the Buggy (?) Ride — Any Commuter. Am I Wasting My Time? — Tiny Warneke. 47 POPULAR SONGS There ' s Something Nice About Everyone, But there ' s Everything Nice About You — Dr. Russell. Falling In love — Faith LeFort. What Does It Matter? — Junior Class. Hard-Hearted Hannah — Hannah Goodman. Birth of Blues — Psychology Exams. You ' re in Love with Everyone but the One Who ' s in Love with You — Mickey McConville. In the Little Red Schoolhouse — W.N. S. I ' m on My Way Home — Those Vacations? Who — Has Her Home Work Finished? Ain ' t She Sweet? — Ann Kelliher. To-night ' s My Night With Baby — Sunday Night. Tonight You Belong to Me — Bert Skelton. My Pal Jerry — Jerry Linnehan. It All Depends On You — Seniors! My Little Margie — Marge Cloutier. Drifting and Dreaming — Senior Class. Always — Alma Mater. Thinking of You — Next Year. Climbing the Highest Mountain — Those hikes! Stumbling — Mary Keyes. That Red Headed Gal — Mary Cronin. That Backwoods Town — Becket. Tittering Giggles — Mable Nye. Rio Reta — Tawkie Corcoran. Toonerville Trolley Blues — Oh! You Commuters! AN AUTUMN REVERIE Harvest time and autumn Is a thoughtful time to me, For flowers seem to human And our growth so like a tree. From bud to early blossom, From maturity to fall, Their course is like our own life, The same Law ruling all. Life ' s autumn time will find us Strong, resourceful, like the elm, Or fragile, unprogressive, with Some other strength for helm. And I wonder as the stately trees Drop down their showers of gold, With heads held high against the sky Undaunted, straight, and bold — Why everyone can ' t be an oak Or a rose that blooms in splendor; Why we can ' t be as strong as they — I wonder why ; I wonder. E. Van Buskirk. 48 C 2 U o l-H ID CLASS OF 1928 Allen, Irene C, Chicopee Andrews, Madeline I., Chicopee Baker, Florence E., Reading Baker, Lois E., Reading Barlow, Grace U., Fall River Bedrossian, Nevartte, Springfield Bennett, Margaret P., Fall River Berger, Gertrude E., West Holyoke Bettinger, Lora M., Westfield Borvick, Mollie, Brockton Brach, Esther L., Chicopee Burke, Ardra M., Hingham Callahan, Patricia P., Southbridge Carroll, Margaret H., Holyoke Carruthers, Doris Y., Pittsfield Cassidy, Mary G., Holyoke Challander, Eleanor M., Springfield Clark, Evelyn F., Holyoke Clark, Olive, Southampton Collins, Catherine F., Fall River Connell, Doris J., Springfield Connors, Anna M., Springfield Cook, Mildred E., Springfield Cooney, Gertrude A., Wheelwright Corcoran, Gertrude W., Springfield Corrinet, Jennie T., Pittsfield Costello, Mary M., Springfield Crane, Helen S., Chicopee Cullen, Marie L., Pittsfield Davis, Cora L., Springfield Downey, S. Claire, Plymouth Dragon, Almira C, Ware Duperrault, Beulah I., Westfield Egan, Winifred A., Springfield Eisnor, Bertha A., Newtonville Farrell, Mary E., Pittsfield Fitzgerald, Leonore M., Chicopee Falls Francesketti, Katherine A., Mittineague Genest, Grace H., Pittsfield Godfrey, Mary R., Springfield Goodheart, E. Jeanette, Harvard Goodhind, Edna A., Fairview Gosse, Geraldine M., Springfield Halperin, E. Betty, Pittsfield Hamilton, Gabriella M., Fall River Hancock, Dorothy, West Springfield Harland, Harriet I., Chicopee Falls Harlow, Ethel T., Amherst Heather, Doris M., Pittsfield Hemsworth, Edith M., Springfield Home, Hildegarde L., Holyoke Howard, lone C, Pittsfield Hurley, Margaret M., Westfield Hurst, Edna W., Gilbertville Johnson, Eleanor V., Springfield Johnson, Vera A., Springfield Kane, Marion P., Fall River Kantor, Dorothy L., Chicopee Keilty, Rose D., Fall River Kelleher, Christine A., Springfield Kenney, Mary Ellen, Springfield Kimball, Martha, Westfield King, Lillian F., Springfield Kingsley, Gretchen M., Springfield Knight, Elizabeth M., Pittsfield Knox, Elinor C, Huntington Knox, Isabel G., Huntington Kochanek, Helen S., Indian Orchard Lemieux, Florence R., Palmer I.iebeck, Katherine, Springfield Lindahl, Doris M., Mittineague Lizotte, Theresa S., Holyoke Lusty, Catherine E., Bondsville Lyons, Cecilia V., Fall River Lyons, Kathryn E., Springfield McCarthy, Kathleen M., Dorchester McCarthy, Madeline E., Kingston McClelland, Barbara M., Chicopee McGibney, Rose M., Springfield McGill, Esther, Newtonville McGill, Margaret, Newtonville Mackechnie, Elizabeth R., Chicopee Falls Markham, Doris, Lee Mason, Ruth M., Springfield Mroczek, Josephine B., Chicopee Falls Nelson, Ellen J., Westfield Nichiporuk, Helen P., Cambridge O ' Brien, Mary A., Westfield O ' Connor, Mary A., Springfield Oehlhof, Esther L., Springfield Osinski, Helen L., Westfield Park, Gladys M., Fall River Persons, Eleanor L., West Springfield Phillips, Marion A., Westfield Raymond, Hilda E., West Springfield Ring, Alice F., Westfield Ruane, Alice L., Great Barrington Schryer, Catherine E., Chicopee Falls Shea, Eleanor M,, Chicopee Falls Smith, Barbara D., North Wilbraham Spelman, Mary E., Westfield Stack, Marjorie, Mittineague Steup, Grace K., Holyoke Sullivan, Katherine M., Holyoke Sunderland, Helene F., Fall River Sweeney, Ursula V., Chicopee Falls Talmadge, Helen E., Agawam Thurston, Charlotte, Pittsfield Turner, Esther E., Chester Vollinger, Florence E., West Springfield Walker, Dorothy M., Fall River White, Monica E., Fall River White, Ruth E., Thompsonville, Connecticut Whitmore, Evelyn A., Holyoke Willard, Dorothy L., West Springfield Wiljanen, Gertrude M., Chester Wood, Florence G., East Springfield 51 =i ■ fc-sa It --■- tarn te | h ; -; SPM j fas e n ; jbbS ■I 11 1 fm l -S ' : ' ' _ _ ! ■ m mfi i I Student Government was started in Westfield Normal School by the earnest endeavors of Dr. Russell and the Class of 1926. It was with a great deal of pride that the Class of 1927, with the assistance of the Class of 1928, undertook at the beginning of its senior year to carry Student Govern- ment further on the road to success. The membership of the Student Council is as follows: The Presidents of the Junior and Senior Classes and the President of the Com- muter ' s Club to become automatically members of the Council. A member-at-large, a Senior, to be chosen by the student body to act as President of the Council. The rest of the members to be as follows : 1. Chairman of the Social Committee, a Senior. 2. Chairman of the Recreational Committee, a Junior. 3. School-Treasurer, a Senior. (These three to be elected by a three-fourths vote of the school.) 4. Representative of the House Committee to be elected by a two-thirds vote of the resident students. The following were elected members of the Student Council this year. 1 . President of the Council — Gertrude Finnell. 2. President of the Senior Class — Lorraine Shaw. 3. President of the Junior Class — Mary Farrell. 4. President of the Commuter ' s Club — Mary Downey. 5. Chairman of the Social Committee — Margaret McConville. 6. Chairman of the Recreational Committee — Mary Spelman. 7. Representative from the House Committee — Jeannette Rosengren. 8. School -Treasurer — Louise Warneke. 54 STUDENT COUNCIL, 1927 This group has worked diligently on many problems which concern the school as a whole. It has been the practice of the council to take time in deliberation of all matters. The Council has had the opportunity to hear the opinions of all students at the Student Mass Meetings which have occurred nearly every week. The Council has tried to be broad-minded in every case at hand and to employ justice in every decision. The main issue of this year has been without a doubt a real problem — the prob- lem of the Study Hall. It may well be said that the Council has worked earnestly to establish a quiet Study Hall and has received with joy much support from the school. We may now say that Student Government in Westfield Normal School has begun and we know that in the future it will reach for greater ends than have even been dreamed of as yet. To the Juniors, the Class of 1928, we wish success in all they would attain. 55 THE HOUSE COMMITTEE Student Government in Dickinson Hall, with the House Committee as its repre- sentative body, is still climbing. The summit of the rugged old Mount Success is still in the dim distance as yet, but after a year and a half of steady, uphill work it has overcome a great many obstacles with apparent ease. It can and will gain the top- most peak if it continues to carry on with its present degree of efficiency. The Committee changed in December with the beginning of a new Senior term, and once more in March. Seniors in training are exempt from membership with the sole exceDtion of the Student Council representative, who remains with the organi- zation all year. Any Junior is eligible for membership. Although not directly members of the House Committee, Dr. Russell, our princi- pal, and Mrs. Loker, our matron, have shown much interest in the affairs of the Committee, and every important move is sanctioned by them. The Committee meets weekly in Dickinson Hall in a small room adequately and charmingly furnished to suit the purpose. The entire group consists of a House Chairman, a Social Chairman, Representative to the Student Council, a Library Chairman, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. The preceding officers are all Seniors. Besides three Senior members-at-large, there are also three Junior members-at-large. The main purpose of the House Committee is, of course, to promote Student Government in the dormitory. It is not a ruling body which makes laws regardless of the wishes of the students; it is, rather, a body representing all residing girls and functioning in a way which should make all eager to uphold its standards. Many events come before the Committee for consideration, and although it does not pretend to deal with every situation in a manner above reproach, it does en- deavor to solve problems with competent and businesslike procedure. Thus Student Government moves on — a government of the students; for the students, and by the students. May it reach its goal! 56 SOCIAL ACTIVITIES The good old class of nineteen hundred and twenty-seven started this two year cruise on the seas of Learning and Pedagogy on the sixteenth of September, nine- teen hundred and twenty-six. We have sailed on the turbulent waters of School Discipline and Training, and on the clear sunny bays of Parties and Promenades. The first half of our trip revealed unto us new lands such as we had never seen before. Then, eager to spread wider our sails of experience, we travelled yet more swiftly, with here and there few storms to mar our happy journey. April 23, 1926 — a never-to-be-forgotten night when the Class of ' 27 gave a promenade for the Seniors. It was a Japanese affair with favors of parasols, and Oriental decorations to lend an Eastern atmosphere. Oh, so tremblingly did we in- troduce our solemn escorts to those in the receiving line; -- Mrs. Winslow, our faculty advisor; Mr. Winslow; Gertrude Finnell, our class president; Julia Richard- son, Senior Class president; and Dr. and Mrs. Russell. September 17, 1926. The days passed swiftly by until, behold, the harvest moon was soon to light the heavens and it was September. The class ship sailed now more majestically, more stately, as if it were laden with untold treasures. Yet, in all this dignity, did the welkin ring with merry laughter as when on the night of the Junior Haze, there came to the gymnasium, trembling Juniors arrayed in fantastic costumes. Stunts there were and then refreshments — cookies, apples, and cakes which had been mysteriously conveyed from the dining hall for the Seniors. Nor was this all, for each Junior was obliged to wear upon her hair a green bow, (sweet symbol of simplicity and stupidity) and to curtsy whenever she met a Senior. September 30, 1926 marks the date of the get-acquainted party in the Assembly Hall to which each Junior was escorted by a Senior sister and introduced to the faculty. The Seniors gave an entertainment with Bud officiating as the inimitable Dr. Russell. A play was presented, and then a musical comedy skit. The biggest laugh-producing stunt was the mock gym class (a caution to all future gymnastic teachers!) Dancing followed and was further made pleasant by refreshments. So the two classes met and were more closely united in affections as the Westfield Nor- mal School. October 28, 1926 — when the good Ship of ' 27 was emblazoned with orange and black streamers, weird black cats and orange pumpkins. All came in masquerade to the Assembly Hall. Could there ever have been such a motley of men, maidens, and mannequins? There was a hilarious grand march after which the judges selected the winsome little Dutch lass, Gertrude Berger, a Junior as winner of the costume contest. The dancing was merry and the ice-cream and cookies disappeared right fast. December 21, 1926. The seas grew cold, but sparkled in the winter air. A Christ- mas party was held in the Assembly Hall and who should arrive but good Saint Nick himself with a pack full of presents for everyone. There was carol singing, a bit of entertainment, and a short time for dancing, — then, a Merry Christmas, pleasant vacation, and a Happy New Year to all! January 8, 1927. Now did the sturdy sailors of the Class of ' 27 fulfill the promise of the preceding year by giving the most delightful dance that ever was held in the dear old Assembly Hall. It was a quaint dance with silhouetted colonial dames framed in cameos on the walls, and with big crepe paper hoop skirts covering the chandeliers. Mr. and Mrs. Hawley, Lorraine Shaw, our Senior president, and Mary Farrell, the Junior president, received us. What a gay dance that was! Valencia is still ringing in our ears! February 14, 1927 — when hearts, red, red hearts proclaimed the party to be Valentine ' s where we entertained for the faculty and afterwards danced. Truly this Ship of the Class of ' 27 has had fair sailing and has visited many ports of knowledge with great gains and small disaster. May the crew sign up for the Voyage of Life with plentiful cargoes on board and attain with God ' s grace the land of Success and Happiness. 57 GLEE CLUB The Westfield Normal Glee Club was organized eight years ago at the request of a large number of students who realized that a school of this size would be greatly benefited by such an organization. The Club has made such rapid progress that it has come to be recognized as one of the foremost and most valuable features in all of the school ' s activities, including in its folds the most promising vocal talent of the entire student body. The club has as its specific aim the furnishing of music or musical plays for special occasions for the entertainment of the students and the public. Some of the operettas presented have been : Japanese Girl, The Lost Necklace, Cinder- ella, Sylvia, Colleen and The Bells of Beaujolais. The words and music of Colleen were written by the Club Director and Music Instructor, Mr. Edward R. Hawley. The operetta Bells of Beaujolais, presented this year, has its setting on the picturesque isle of Normandy, off the coast of France. An American party arrives on a yacht and is enchanted by the scenery and quaint inhabitants of the isle. The music and dialogue are gay and most effective. Can we ever forget Marion Hurd as the laughable, blustering old American, or the delightful duet sung by Eleanor Van Buskirk and Grace Genest, her American lover? The pretty dance in which Miriam Ring and Faith LeFort participated also lingers in our memories. Another milestone in Glee Club progress was the reorganizing of the club as a formal organization by selecting officers to direct its procedure. The officers elected are as follows: president, Eleanor Van Buskirk; vice-president, Helen Flynn; sec- retary, Faith LeFort; librarian, Ardra Burke. With such a popular and efficient coach as Mr. Hawley, the club can easily con- tinue to be a credit to our school and be regarded as an organ of real entertainment. ss BELLS OF BEAUJOLAIS CAST Augustus, The Duke of Beaujolais Dorothy Willard John Bender, A Wealthy American Widower Marion Hurd Larry Young Americans Grace Genest Tony ) Bender ' s Guests Alice Ring Harkins, Bender ' s English Valet Miriam Ring Pierre, A Juggler Gertrude Finnell Chicot, A Wrestler Helen Flynn Countess Marie, A Rich Spinster, Betrothed to the Duke .... Margaret Long Aunt Sarah Jessup, Bender ' s Sister Mary Spelman Phyllis, Bender ' s Daughter Harriet Klahn Belle, Her Friend Helen Daly Yvonne, A Flower Girl Eleanor Van Buskirk Susette, A Candy Seller Lorraine Shaw Fantine, Maid to the Countess Faith LeFort A Chorus of Villagers The American Party The Duke ' s Attendants 59 MANDOLIN CLUB At the beginning of the fall term the Mandolin Club was reorganized. The former members extended a hearty welcome to the Juniors who joined. As in years past, the Club proved very popular. Many enjoyable times were spent, one of which was a Christmas party which was held in the Commuters ' room. Games were played, presents distributed and refreshments served. Although the Mandolin Club is one of the smallest clubs in the school, it is very much appreciated. It owes its success to the excellent leadership of Miss Tobey who is untiring in her effort to perfect the playing. The personnel of the Club is as follows : Leader, Miss Martha Tobey Pianist, Dorothy Billiard Mandolins Almira Dragon ' 28 Betty Halperin ' 28 Katherine Lyons ' 2 Edna Hurst ' 28 Ethel Harlow ' 28 Helen Daly ' 27 Anna Jeglewicz ' 27 Lillian Goldberg ' 27 Margaret McConville ' 27 Nettie Poch ' 27 Dorothy Wright ' 27 Marion Loomis ' 27 Bells, Christine Kelleher 9 It is only by labor that thought can be made healthy labor can be made happy. — Ruskin. , and only by thought that 60 THE ART CLUB Wholehearted interest in a worthy project is the key to the increasing success of the Art Club. This association, which is but little over two years old, repeatedly commands the attention of the entire school because of its fine, artistic accomplish- ments. This fall the old members met again, and many Juniors were admitted to mem- bership. The following officers were elected: Rebecca Handwerker, ' 27, president; Nevartte Bedrossian, ' 28, vice-president; Doris Connell, ' 28, secretary; and Jose- phine Kemp, ' 27, treasurer. Meetings are held every Monday at 3:45 P. M. under the supervision of Miss Snow. The members do not pay dues, but the proceeds from the sale of various articles is used to purchase more material for making art products. During the year, the Art Club conceived the idea of selling blue and white feathers which could be attractively displayed on hat or coat. The work of the fall term consisted in the making of baskets, woven bags, woodcraft, handpainted Christmas cards, printed scarfs, colorful designed candles in holders, and numerous other dainty articles for the Christmas Sal2. The Art Club feels that success would have been futile without its Advisor, Miss Snow, who has worked unceasingly for the welfare of the organization, and who has been a constant inspiration to every member. We know that under her efficient leadership the Art Club will continue its splendid progress. Happiness is not given exclusively to any one period of life, it may be enjoyed by all. — Paley 61 pa J U In o£ W H D O U U E H COMMUTERS ' CLUB It was not until 1926 that the students commuting to and from the school formed an organized body. This group, the Commuter ' s Club, is a strongly organized unit of about one hundred girls working for their own interests and those of the school by expressing their ideas as a group. Early in the fall of this year, the following officers were elected: president, Mary Downey; vice-president, Eunice Hood; secretary, Mary Kenney; treasurer, Mary Spelman. The club managed several notable events during its first year, and it has not since fallen short of the mark set by the original group. The first event this year was the Get-Acquainted Party, managed by Hannah Goodman and conducted by the Seniors. The affair was held in the Social Room, both Seniors and Juniors participating. Following the entertainment, refreshments were served. In November the club held a successful candy sale to which the members loyally contributed. At the Christmas Party, the commuters entertained with the Rainbow Revue, the second annual revue to be presented by the club. The program consisted of snappy end songs and jokes by pullman porters, ballads and solo dancing. The costumes worn by the chorus were of rainbow colors and made a very striking appearance. The presentation was received with much enthusiasm. During both evenings of the operetta, candy was sold by members of the club who had worked steadily nights after school making it. The last event to date was the St. Patrick ' s Day card party. This was held in the Assembly Hall which was appropriately decorated. A musical program of singing and dancing was given, and then tea was served. At present, plans are being made for extensive improvements in the dining room. Future Commuters, may every year further your interests in the club and school, and see the successful realization of all your undertakings. Inseparables Exams and D ' s Supper and Orange Marmalade. Polly and Tawkie Miss Fickett and Mimeographed Sheets Becky Handwerker and Art Smiles and Hurdie Mr. Patterson and Pink Slips Miss Tobey — What common error did Miss Flynn make in her composition, Miss Forsythe? Lil (coming to with a thud) — er — Miss Tobey — Yes, that ' s just it! Faith (in Civics Class) — Well, people don ' t realize that even if boys do carry flasks around, they can ' t get very much out of them!!! (!) Ann — Why, Jerry, you look like a fraction of your former self! Jerry — Yes, dear, I ' m reduced to my lowest terms. Miss Fickett — When did the revival of learning begin, Miss Rosengren? Jeannette — (waking) — Just before exams. 63 DELTA OMICRON ALPHA A A The Delta Omicron Alpha, a debating and dramatic society, was organized by Irma Connell, a member of the Class of ' 26 with Miss Pratt as Faculty Advisor of the club. The society is composed of members from both the Senior and Junior classes who are selected for their ability in either phase of the work of the organiza- tion. For this year, 1926-27, the following officers were elected: president, Marion Hurd, ' 27; vice-president, Nevartte Bedrossian, ' 28; secretary, Beatrice Burack, ' 27; and treasurer, Gertrude Corcoran, ' 28. Meetings are held the first and fourth Tuesday in each month, the former meeting being devoted to business, and the latter to an entertainment program. The purpose of this organization is to develop whatever talent a student may possess in dramatics or debating. On December 1, the club presented in Assembly two selected plays Any Resolution by Mildred Slattery ' 26, and Roy ' s Vision by Eleanor Van Buskirk ' 27. At the January meeting, open only to members, there was held a debate, Re- solved : That public schools are more advantageous than private schools. The affirmative was upheld by Gertrude Corcoran, ' 28 and Sarah Block ' 27, and the negative by Doris Carruthers, ' 28 and Mollie Borvick, ' 28. Many other delightful programs including a Valentine Play have been ably pre- sented by the club members. Although the Delta Omicron Alpha is very young, the enthusiasm and deep interest of its members predict a brilliant future. Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together. — Goethe. 64 WOMEN ' S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION One of the most important organizations of the school is the Women ' s Athletic Association, the purpose of which is; first, to cooperate with the Department -of Physical Education in promoting a higher physical efficiency status among all the girls of the school; and secondly, to stimulate and establish a permanent interest, and the habit of participation, in physical recreation. Membership is open to all students of the school, and meetings are held in the gymnasium at Dickinson Hall the first Thursday of every month. In June of last year, the president and treasurer were elected; the vice-president and a secretary were chosen from the entering class in September. The results of these elections were: Lois Burnham, president; Mary Spelman, vice-president; Marion Kane, secretary; Ruperta Skelton, treasurer. In October of this year, Miss Lammers, the Junior Class Faculty Advisor, Dr. Russell, and members of the organization spoke concerning the importance of such an association. At the close of the program, the emblems won during 1925-26 and the tennis cups for 1925-26 were awarded amid cheers led by the Senior cheer leader, Marion Loomis. Connected with the association is a point system whereby all students partici- pating in any established sport or living according to a prescribed health program receive a specific number of points for so doing. A W. A. A. emblem is awarded for 1 00 points; a W.N.S. emblem for 250 points; a gold W. for 500 points; and a Winged Victory for 1000 points. Last year twenty-nine girls earned the W.A.A., and six girls the W.N.S., while one received the gold W. At the present time, both Seniors and Juniors are rapidly scoring points which are recorded by a member of each class. Lois Burnham, Jeannette Rosengren, Marion Hurd and Marjorie Williams have the distinction of winning the first Winged Victories ever awarded by the association. The number of emblem wearers this year promises to show a most gratifying increase over previous years. May the Women ' s Athletic Association continue to thrive as splendidly as it has this year! 66 BASKETBALL The call for basketball players brought out many Juniors and Seniors including most of the girls who played on the Junior championship team of last year. Practices were attended faithfully twice a week. The games between the Juniors and Seniors were played the first week in Feb- ruary. Each class was confident that it would carry off the honors. On the day of the opening game, the Seniors lined up at the school and, amidst wild waving of wags, banging on pans, and loud cheering they paraded over to the gym which had been attractively decorated with the colors of both classes. The Junior side of the gym was already packed to overflowing. Down the floor came the two teams, the Juniors led by Captain Doris Carruthers; the Seniors by Captain Billie Williams. Early in the game the Seniors gained a safe lead which they held throughout. The final score was 17-1 in the Seniors ' favor. The following day the gym was again crowded with students anxious to see the second game. This proved even more exciting than the first. Neither team gained a lead during the first quarter, but the Seniors finally emerged victorious with a score of 13-2. The cheering squad added plenty of zest to the contest keeping the game exciting to the final whistle. The second game was won by the Juniors 32-6. From the very beginning of our Junior year much interest in athletics has been in evidence, and so, after the many lively conflicts with our friendly rivals, we Sen- iors have felt well paid for our enthusiasm by our victories. 67 SENIOR HOCKEY TEAM JUNIOR HOCKEY TEAM FIELD HOCKEY The year 1926-27 has been the pioneer year in hockey. Students have tried to master the rules and regulations in opening the way for future classes, that they might participate in this activity and test their class spirit and sportsmanship in a new field. With equipment enough for two teams, the Juniors and Seniors furnished the quota of players needed. There were five games played, four by the first teams, and one by the second teams. The first game between the first teams resulted in a vic- tory for the Juniors with a score of 2-1. The second team game also went to the Juniors with a score of 2-0. Following this, the first teams achieved a tie of 1-1 in their second game. The result of the third encounter was a score of 2-0 in favor of the Seniors at last. The fourth game (5-1) proved to be the crowning glory of the Blue and Silver. As a final result of this series of games, we are proud to see the Seniors holding the class championship in the initial field hockey games of Westfield Normal School. 69 THE TENNIS TOURNAMENT The tennis tournament held this year was a source of great interest to everyone. It started September twenty-fourth with nineteen entries. From then until the final match on October fifteenth the courts were constantly in use. The semi-finals matches in which Lillian Goldberg defeated Helen Flynn (scores 4-6, 6-2, 6-1) and Louis Burnham defeated Mary Spelman (scores 6-1, 2-6, 8-6) showed excellent play. The finals were well attended by enthusiastic spectators who saw Lois Burnham defeat Lillian Goldberg in a well played match (scores 6-0, 6-1). This victory brought Lois Burnham the annual tennis cup, and made her the 1926 champion. 9 ' No one is useless in the world who lightens the burden of it for someone else. — Dickens. 70 DID YOU KNOW THAT- LeFort — is not always guarded? Lunden — is a city in England? Ring — may be a circle or a ' phone call? Jurist — is used to decide cases? Williams — is not always a boy ' s name? Taft — is not Chief Justice? Wright — always means correct? Hubby — does not always have a wifey? Hart — does not cause troubles? Graves — are not always in a cemetary ? Rose-s — are not always grown in gardens? Palmer — is not a city in Massachusetts? Van Buskirk — is not a moving-van? Goodman — did not live in mediaeval history? Canon — does not always explode? Flanders — is not necessarily in Europe? Deane — is not a college caretaker? Lydon — is not in Holland? Kemp — means very neat? Speed — is not always a fast rate? Long — may sometimes be short? Allen — is not always a boy ' s name? Hurd — does not refer to animals? Carroll — is not always sung at Christmas? Chambers — is not a suite of rooms? Keyes — do not fit all locks? Hood — is worn over the head? Downey — is not always used to describe a bed? Handwerker — may use the head also? Coyne — is not made in the U. S. mint? POPULAR BOOKS The Crisis — Midyear examinations. The Nervous Wreck — Senior Class. Youth — Juniors! Damsel in Distress — Girl without a powder puff. The Cobweb — A teacher ' s question. The Crossing — The X marks on examinations. The Snare — A question in psychology. Call of the Wild — After report cards. Raw Material — Juniors. His Own People — Dr. Wilson in his laboratory. Light in the Clearing — After much thought. Fortunate Youth — Boy who gets invited to the Prom. Adventure — Two years of it. The Breaking Point — Those pencils in drawing. His Hour — Mr. Hawley on Friday A. M. The Scarlet Letter — E . The Thundering Herd — Marion Hurd. Never Say Die — in Psychology. Fashion Row — The Assembly Hall. Greed — Too many A ' s. 71 TO VICTORIA ROSATTO Hark Ye Madame. Once in ze dayes of Normale School A dress we all did make We were very anxious and our hearts did quiver and quake The pattern was either too small or too large. The smocking was a sight The place where the flare was hitched on the front, Was anything but right. The sleeves didn ' t fit in the arm holes at all, And the neck was all out of place, The hem of the dress — sad but true — Came half-way up to my face. The bobbins ran out And the thread would break But at last the thing was done Oh, many ' s the time I ' ve blessed that dress Since the day it was begun. And Sunday when I wore it As I marched in — last in line No doubt the eager (?) audience Just had a wonderful time Counting all the stitches and Watching some of them slip — And every time I ' d move my arm They ' d hear gentle r-r-rip. So I prayed a prayer for the tail end kid Who was in such agony And if it lasts until the end v I ' ll give my dress (or what left) to thee. Bud Deane ' 27 73 THE CHEER LEADERS (In and Around) Ann Gleason — Miss Fickett says she gets some rare work from the Senior class. Jerry Linnehan — Rare? Ann — Yes, not well done. Dumb — Why is Mickey McConnville ' s nose always so red? Bell — Just to remind her of the well-known Red. Miss Tobey to Miss Cronin — I believe you are a Junior. Do you know why? Miss Cronin (misunderstanding) — I ' m all mixed up. Miss LeFort (Civics) — The article stated that liquor containing 21% alcohol should be allowed. Mr. Patterson — That ' s a rather staggering statement isn ' t it? Lil Jurist — Yes, I have read all of Milton ' s poetry, unless he has written some lately. M. Lester — Why, Milton is immortal. Lil — But, I didn ' t see anything bad in his works. Tiny (looking for a hair band) — Mary, have you any kind of a band? Mary Voght — No, I ' m not musically inclined. We laugh at all our teachers ' jokes No matter what they be — In Methods, Hist ' ry, English, Art and Psychology, Not because they ' re funny jokes Because it ' s policy. 74 Miss Pratt (Library Methods) — In what book can one look to find the Einstein Theory, Miss Barton? Florence Barton — In the Jewish Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge. Sally Thayer (with usual gusto) — I think the autoists should pay a tax for fixing roads because it isn ' t the man who pushes a baby carriage who damages them. M. Loomis — You ought to get ahead! Mickie — Well, you need one! I B, Lit. — Mother Goose was discovered in a poem by Lang in 1650. Teacher — Late hours are bad for one. Viv Graves — Yes, but they ' re all right for two. Miss Axtell — Well, Miss Kelliher, how is the new brother? Anna — Oh, fine! And he is a very, very pretty baby. Miss Axtell — And who does he look like? Anna (very innocently) Oh, he looks just like me! ' Tis the mind that makes us rich and happy in what condition soever we are. — Seneca. There is no good arguing with the inevitable. The only argument available with an East wind is to put on your overcoat. — James Russell Lowell. Keep your face always toward the sunshine and the shadows will fall behind you. Don ' t you forgit there ' s a whole day tomorrow ' taint been tetched yet. Mr. Patterson, (Civics I, B) — In voting, Congress takes the ayes (eyes) and no ' s (nose). 75 ■ . 5T3 ■xm A ! Km By Zeauesd •iorrmjTvcctes r £Loxj-rru?vaL s MJ sWZnstxriu- Zfhree of us Drinkiny Scene from Ihe Student Nascob ' . Grade JZ Qurlaun er- Room-mates The Douglas Six. D Mjs to Southurick, 7cuirkLe yfibe, of October 12,1926 of Graduates of 1927! TAKE NOTICE The Alumni Association of the WESTFIELD NORMAL SCHOOL is a loyal group of former graduates, banded together to keep in touch with its members, and to work for the advancement of the school. The next meeting of the Associa- tion will be in May i qz8 at the School. Pledge Yourselves NOW to be there THEN The School NEEDS YOU WE WANT YOU OFFICERS— 1Q25-1Q28 President — Thomas K. McAllister i88q Vice-President — Miss Mary Clune iqo8 Secretary and Treasurer — Miss Edith M. Robbins 1897 Executive Committee — Principal Charles Russell Miss Mary E. Varley 1913 Miss Hazel Smith 1914 80 t. k. McAllister Stocks and Bonds «g Security Building SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS Compliments of BROWN STUDIO Official Photographer SPRINGFIELD, MASS. 81 Compliments of Class of 1928 - QUALITY FIRST - Representatives of THE HICKEY-FREEMAN COMPANY HART SCHAFFNER MARX THE KNOX HAT COMPANY DOBBS AND COMPANY COOLEY BROTHERS COMPANY — Clothiers — Haberdashers — Hatters 82 JAMES E. TEMPLETON CO., INC. Prescription Specialists 26 Elm Street WESTFIELD MASSACHUSETTS Compliments of WORONOCO SAVINGS BANK WESTFIELD MASSACHUSETTS 83 Compliments of A £ ln$?t attft (Enmpatuj HOLYOKE, MASSACHUSETTS $ etot ' GOOD SHOES BUT NOT EXPENSIVE ' PETOT SHOE CO. 1431 Main St. SPRINGFIELD, MASS 84 The Fowler Tavern Door THE traveler on the Old Post Road from Albany to Boston was well advised if he spent the night at the Fowler Tavern, Westfield, Massa- chusetts, one of the principal stations on the way. The Fowler Tavern, built about 1755, was situated on Main Street a short distance below the present site of the H. B. Smith Company. Pioneer Manufacturers of Boilers and Radiators. Washington was among the famous guests who passed through the Tavern Door to enjoy the bounteous hospitality of mine host. The door is an unusual example of Colonial Architecture and is now on exhibition in New York City at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Jrve Wo Bo HMUTH (OdDo WESTFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS Pioneer Makers of Cast Iron BOILERS AND RADIATORS SALES OFFICES and WAREHOUSES NEW YORK. N. Y.. 10 E. 49th St. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., 49th St. and Grays Ave. CLEVELAND, O., BOSTON. 640 Main St., Cambridge WESTFIELD, Mass - S7 Main St. 1108 Webster Ave., S. E. 85 McAuslan Wakelin Co., Inc. AND McAuslan Wakelin Furniture Co., Inc. Holyokes Largest Shopping Place High, Dwight and Maple Sts. Wealth, Success, Happiness, Achievement All the good things of life are represented by four letters — SAVE! i The Westfield Savings Bank has over twelve thousand savers who have to their credit $8,200,000. Do You Belong to this Happy Family? WESTFIELD SAVINGS BANK INCORPORATED 1853 WESTFIELD, MASS. 86 HOLYOKE SILK HOSIERY COMPANY HOLYOKE, MASS. Manufacturers of Ladies ' Full Fashioned Hose Sold in First Class Stores Be sure to ask for -HOLYOKE  A YOUR, STORY IN PICTURE I LEAVES NOTHING UNTOLD JheMlustmtions in ihisyearX bok were printedjronj p ates made by Ohe ames Dtl Diinnon Co J™. 7653 Main Street Springfield, yvCassac iusetts Graduates of 7927 A group of loyal Alumni of the Westfield Normal School meet each year on the first Saturday in May in Boston. They are members of the EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS WESTFIELD ALUMNI ASSOCIA- TION. Should you ever be in Boston at that time, or should you teach anywhere in that part of the State you should join that Association and attend the yearly meeting of friendship to your Alma Mater and fellowship with your friends. You will find it well worth while, and you will be enthusiastically welcomed. The HAMPDEN NATIONAL BANK : : WESTFIELD MASS. WHITING COOK INCORPORATED HOLYOKE MASS. Manufacturers of Fine Stationery ,EOPLE ' S CTH A X TT V T LAYING AT ' OPULAR N ! K A ) M OPULAR LAYHOUSE x i- Vi n x x_ x RICES Showing THE BEST PICTURES EVER MADE Culled from the Best Producing Corporations Paramount Metro-Golden Mayer Fox First National Universal Pathe and Warner Pictures Every Day Vaudeville Sunday Continuous Sat. and Sun. Matinee at 2 Evening 7 Strand Concert Orchestra Evenings and Sunday Hear the Grand $15,000 Organ, Mrs. Rose Rainault, Organist and Director SHOWING EVERY MONDAY AND TUESDAY THE COLLEGIAN ' Series, Depicting student life in a co-educational school. Normal Students should see this series of college life. Pricfs Matinee, Orchestra 20c Balcony 10c Evening, Orchestra 35c Balcony 20c Albert i tetgn (Eompang wishes the members of the class of 1927 the best of good fortune and happiness. 89 Compliments of ELM PHARMACY WESTFIELD MASS. Milady s Powder Puff Everything in BEAUTY CULTURE Parks Block Phone 250-W or R WESTFIELD MASS. Students ' Supplies Covers, Rings, Fillers, Blotters, Note Books, Rulers, Pens, etc. Diaries, Graduation Books Autograph Albums Let Us Help You S. S. CONNER 34 Elm St. All Day Shoes - WALK-OVERS Your feet won ' t have any complaint at the end of the day. TRADE MARK RES. U.S. PAT. OFF. ei 1 1558 Main St. SPRINGFIELD MASS. =3 =a $fc=9 : J Compliments of THE ROMAN I FRUIT CO. WESTFIELD MASS. LOOMIS BROTHERS Groceries and Meats Phones 234-235 COMMERCIAL BLOCK WESTFIELD MASS. 90 Compliments Compliments of of PARK SQUARE BARBER SHOP PARK SQUARE HOTEL WESTFIELD MASS. AUSTIN BROS. CO. The Quality Store Now Located in out- new store. Elm Corner of Arnold. Completely stocked with Bright and New Spring Merchandise. WESTFIELD MASS. WESTFIELD, MASS. Compliments of DR. F. D. CLARK 1. % Ingram $c Gin. and SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTS DR. M. A. DECHTER Parks Block Westfield, Mass. Compliments of Dr. Frederick H. Saunders Dentist 7 Court St. Westfield, Mass. Apparel and Furs of Quality 91 The Prescription Store Edward G. Crotty Prescription Druggist 40 ELM STREET WESTFIELD MASS. Dear Cynthia: Today, I suggested to Daddy, The deers and all the other animals have new coats this season! He replied, My ' dear shall have one too! So, I ' m going down tomorrow to Power ' s. Peggy. POWER ' S FASHION SHOP Westfield ' s Fashion Center 116 Elm Street Tel. 124Q-W CARROLL MUSIC CO. 136 Elm St. WESTFIELD MASS. We Have the Goods, the Experience and the Reputation T. J. Dewey Jr. Co. Prescription Druggists 124 ELM STREET WESTFIELD MASS. Diamonds Tel. R-6218 Watches FREEMAN JEWELRY CO. Established iqo? Cash and Credit Jewelers 1265 MAIN ST. SPRINGFIELD MASS. Doris _ jeauti Cikop Bertha E. Mulvihill WESTFIELD MASS. 92 Compliments Compliments of of WHITE The Magazine Bargain Man ' WESTFIFLD MASS. NICHOLAS I . 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Meet me at the Fountain of the Rexall Store (Let this be your slogan) We pride ourselves on serving the most delicious Sundaes and Ice Cream Soda anywhere Every Drink a Pleasant Memory APOTHECARY HALL Williams Harden, Props. 22 Elm Street Footwear of Quality Let us fit you to a pair of White Kid Pumps for Graduation Westfield Agents for The Stetson — Cantilever Enna-Jettick Health Shoes for Women LINEHAN ' S BOOT SHOP Gowdy Block WESTFIELD JACK ' S TAILOR SHOP Custom Tailors Ladies ' and Gentlemen ' s Clothing Repaired Cleaned and Pressed Phone 1 20 1 -J 27 School Street WESTFIELD MASS. Compliments of M. J. KITTREDGE INC. Jewelery of Distinction SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 94