Westfield State University - Tekoa Yearbook (Westfield, MA)

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Lois Baker Reading Where she met a stranger there she tef la friend. Lois is so good natured she has been known to eat sundaes merely to be obliging! She seems to be the serious one of the Baker Company. Dickinson Hall (1) (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Gym Club (2). Grace U. Barlow Fall River She ' s stalely like yon youthful ash. And every inch of her is love. Grace is one of the very few uncon- sciously witty girls. She is sure to provide a laugh every few minutes. Dickinson Hall (1) (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), House Committee (2), Art Club (2), Volley Ball (1). Nevartte Bedrossian Nevie Springfield Everywhere I see around me rise the wondrous world of Art. Nevartte has never refused to use her artistic talent to help us. She has car ried to successful completion many undertakings in our behalf, and we do appreciate her work. Commuters ' Club (1) (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Junior Prom Com- mittee, Senior Prom Committee, Vice-President Delta Omicron Alpha (1), President (2), Vice-President Art Club (1), President (2), Glee Club (2), Tekoa Staff. Pearl Bennett Bennie Fall River am slabbed with laughter. Pearl is always ready for a good time when it comes along or makes one if it ' s missing. For instance, she once received a jar of Jam. Dickinson Hall (1) (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Glee Club (1) (2), Art Club (2), Volley Ball (1), D. H. Minstrel Committee (1). West Holyoke Gertrude Berger Gertie As bright as her hair. We have often admired and envied Gert ' s ability to succeed at anything she undertakes. We have every reason to feel confident that she will be an honor to the Class of ' 28. Dickinson Hall (1) (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Delta Omicron Alpha (1) (2), Literary Club (2). 13

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Mary E. Farrell Muf Lenox The name that dwells on every tongue no minstrel needs. Mary has done a great deal of work, and carried many respon- sibilities during the past two years. Yet there is not a girl among us who is more carefree and optimistic or who is such a great favorite as she. Junior Class President, Dickinson Hall (1) (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), House Committee (1), Student Council (1) (2), President (2), Art Club (1), Bridge Club (2), Gym Club (2). Edith M. Hemsworth Edie Springfield Soft is the music that would charm forever. Edie is the girl who plays the piano so nicely, is so good looking, wears such snappy clothes, and is such a great favorite. Junior Class Secretary, Dickinson Hall (1) (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Art Club (2), House Committee (2). Irene C. Allen Chicopee A friend whose heart has eyes to see. She is the girl who used to wish her name began with W, when Miss Lammers gave gym tests alphabetically. She is a pleasant com- panion and a girl you can count on. Commuters ' Club (1) (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Minstrel Show (2). Chicopee Madeline I. Andrews Sis She ' s a bonny, ivinsome, wee thing. Madeline with her charming personality and modest way will always have a host of friends. We never heard enough of her mono- logues. Dickinson Hall (1), Commuters ' Club (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Delta Omicron Alpha (1) (2), Minstrel Show (2). Florence Baker Reading For she ' s a jolly good sport. Florence ' s sweet ways have made her a favorite in the dormitory. Her excellency in dancing as well as in sports has not passed un- noticed. Dickinson Hall (1) (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Basketball (1), Hockey (1), Delta Omicron Alpha (1) (2), Tennis Tournament (1) (2), Gym Club (2). 12

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Lora M. Bettingek Westfield A comrade blithe and full of glee, Who dares to laugh out loud and free. ' Lora ' s mischievious blue eyes betray her fun-loving disposition, but she ' s a willing worker too. Commuters ' Club (1) (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Glee Club (1) (2). Esther L. Brach Brackie Chicopee ' Tis good will makes intellect. Esther possesses talent along many lines, especially Art. However, it would take a detective to discover the fact because she is so modest. Dickinson Hall (1) (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Art Club (1) (2). Ardra M. Burke Ardy Burkey Hingham Haply, in thee resounds Some dead composer. For the past two years Ardra has been the Dormitory ' s one-man orchestra. She has a humorous stock of stories to amuse us with too. Dickinson Hall (1) (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Glee Club, Librarian (1), President (2), Mandolin Club (2), Senior Prom Committee. .. .i Patricia Callahan Pat Southbridge To strive, to seek, to conquer, and not to yield. One is most likely to find Pat in the midst of a group of girls who are laughing and enjoying her never-failing stack of jokes and stories. Commuters ' Club (1) (2), W. A. A. (1) (2). Glee Club (2), Art Club (1) (2), Delta Omicron Alpha (1). Doris Carruthers Pittsfield Born to excel and to command. Doris is the girl who is noted for her marvelous reports and she is also one of our best athletes. We wish you much success, Doris. Dickinson Hall (1) (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), House Committee (1), Chairman (2), Delta Omicron Alpha (1), Hockey (1) (2), Captain Basketball (1), Chairman of Literary Club (2), Current Events Club (2), Student Council (2), School Treasurer (2), Tekoa Staff, Gym Club (2), Bridge Club (2). 14