Westfield State University - Tekoa Yearbook (Westfield, MA)

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Jennie T. Corrinet ' Jen Pittsfield Her eyes outshine the radiant beams That gild the passing shower. In September 1926 we said, Who ' s the cute little French girl? It wasn ' t long before we discovered that she is as clever as she is cute. Dickinson Hall (1) (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Glee Club (1) (2), Gym Club (2), Bridge Club (2). Mary M. Costello ' Molly Springfield Rare compound of oddity, frolic and fun, Who relishes a joke and rejoices in a pun, Who scatters round wit and humor at will. Whose daily bon mots half a column might fill. Commuters ' Club (1) (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Delta Omicron Alpha (1) (2), Art Club (2), Tekoa Staff, Minstrel Show (2), Chairman Commuters ' Pin Committee (2). Helen S. Crane Craney Chicopee She ' s sweeter than the morning dawn, When rising Phoebus first is seen. The latest songs, the latest dances — that ' s Helen. She ' s on her toes every minute, in class and out. Commuters ' Club (1) (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Minstrel Show (2), Tennis Tournament (1) (2). Marie L. Cullen hue Pittsfield An unextinguished laughter shakes the skies. Marie is a typical Irish lass, always gay and carefree. She has a knack of telling stories which keeps an audience continually about her. Dickinson Hall (1) (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Delta Omicron Alpha (1) (2), Junior Class President Pro Tem, Literary Club (2), Student Council (1). Cora L. Davis Springfield Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves. Cora is one of the tiniest members of the class. The number of friends she has made here is all out of proportion. Commuters ' Club (1) (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Glee Club (1) (2), Delta Omicron Alpha (1) (2), Art Club (1) (2). 17

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Doris J. Connell Dot Springfield Whose temper was generous, open, sincere, A stranger to flattery, a stranger to fear. We all wish we could get the high ranks that Doris does. She is so enthusiastic and energetic she shames the rest of us into getting busy. Commuters ' Club (1) (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Art Club (1) (2), Vice- President (1), Tekoa Staff, Delta Omicron Alpha (1), Chairman of Program Committee (2). Anna M. Connors Ann Springfield Silence is the perfect herald of joy. We can ' t imagine Ann shrieking and racing down the hall as seems to be the custom here at the Dorm. Perhaps that ' s because her roommate keeps her quietl Commuters ' Club (1), Dickinson Hall (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Art Club (1) (2), Delta Omicron Alpha (1) (2). Mildred E. Cook Millie Springfield A sweet attractive kind of grace. One just can ' t help loving Millie. She has a great deal of charm. We wish her all kinds of good luck. Commuters ' Club (1) (2), W. A. A. (1) (2). Gertrude Cooney Gertie Wheelwright Haply thy pensive life was filled with aspiration high. Gert is one of the best natured and most obliging members of our class. May she long remember her old friends here. Dickinson Hall (1) (2), W. A. A. (1) (2). Gertrude W. Corcoran Springfield Who mixed reason with pleasure and wisdom with mirth. Gert is both lovable and capable — another good thing Springfield has sent to our Normal School. Commuters ' Club (1) (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Delta Omicron Alpha (1) (2), Treasurer (1), Senior Prom Committee, Tekoa Staff. 16

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S. Claire Downey Sue Plymouth Taste is the next gift lo genius. Claire has been a marvellous guard for our goal in hockey. I ' m sure we ' d not have survived without her. Dickinson Hall (1) (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Hockey (1), Captain (2), Bridge Club (2), Gym Club (2). ■— — 0— Almira Dragon Al Ware The mildest manner and the gentlest heart. Almira is one of our rare samples of a perfect lady. She is reserved, yet gracious. Those in her classes know she is clever too. Dickinson Hall (1) (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Mandolin Club (1), Art Club (2), Bridge Club (2). Betjlah Duperrault Girlie Westfield If she has any faults she has left us in doubt. What would the Seniors have done without Beulah to stop the Junior drives? Beulah is a good sport in every way. Commuters ' Club (1) (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Minstrel Show (1), Hockey (1) (2), Volley Ball (1). Winifred A. Egan ' Winnie Springfield She has a head to contrive, a tongue lo persuade and a hand lo execute. Winnie ' s literary ability should win her recognition in a greater field than teaching. She is a great addition to our teams too. Dickinson Hall (1) (2), W. A. A. (1) (2), Hockey (1), Junior Prom Committee, Senior Prom Committee, Delta Omicron Alpha (1) (2), House Committee (2), Literary Club (2), Current Events Club (2), Gym Club (2), Bridge Club (2). Bertha A. Eisnor Bert Newtonville To be serious and lovable are two true virtues. Bert is a girl from whom you may always be sure of help and sympathy . Dickinson Hall (1) (2), W. A. A. (2), House Committee (2), Lib- rarian (2), Sewing Club (1). 18