Westfield State University - Tekoa Yearbook (Westfield, MA)

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June 8 — Banquet June 9 — Glee Club Concert June 10 — Class Day June 11 — Graduation Having powers only to review the past, we must leave these events to your memory and imagination. (If you are 100% collegiate you will no doubt have programs of these events inserted in the frame of your mirror.) III. Application: — ■ 1. For the Seniors : — ■ Reliving the pleasant experiences of these past four years. 2. For the under classmen : — - To prove that you have learned your lesson we offer the following quizz which will be graded according to the best rules of Tests and Measurements . a. What is the most intelligent class that has ever entered W. S. T. C. ? Give reasons. b. What class has been outstanding for its original activities? Give proof of your statement. c. Compare the spirit of ' 76 with that of ' 36. d. What is the best-liked class? Who likes them? e. Why will you remember the class of ' 36? Give 10 reasons — don ' t repeat answers. IV. Assignment : — Juniors — one more year at W. S. T. C. with best efforts to fit you for worthy succession to the place left vacant by the parting class of 1936. Sophomores — Two more years at W. S. T. C. — referring at every turn to the outstanding example of success furnished by your sister class the thirty sixers. Freshmen — Three more years- — You ' ll have plenty of time to pre- pare your lesson well and practice what we have preached. With all hopes that this has been a profitable lesson which will serve as an inspiration in the future, we dismiss the class. Do not rush for the door! Pass, quietly. Ann Cronin Ruth Fieldling Mary Llewellyn Gertrude Rintala 2 9

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May 24— Class Prom June 9-13— Graduation Activities 1935-36 Sept. 19— Cap and Gown Oct.— Cuts December 20 — Cheerio Ball January 5 — Miss Fickett May 15- Theses Due upheld the honor of the class by repre- senting Czechoslovakian peasants in beautiful red and white costumes de- signed by our own Ruth Fielding. This dance took place in a Music Box. Rhythm floated everywhere. But was it not lucky Mr. Hawley didn ' t criticize our peculiar placement of sharps and flats? Graduation this year meant that the elementary division of our class re- ceived their diplomas. Some of our sis- ters left to assume positions as Al teach- ers while others returned in September (was it force of habit?) to study for their degrees. We assumed the dignity of seniors. Notice that Miss Tobey ' s earnest en- deavors to improve our posture by hav- ing us balance books on our heads proved excellent training for wearing caps. A long awaited privilege — but woe unto the senior who takes all of her cuts at once. Stars everywhere! The dust which must have fallen from them made the floor too slippery so the gentlemen had the unique privilege of brushing up the Stardust. The predominant spirit of this social event more than exemplified its name. The greatest sorrow that came to our class was the death of Miss M. Grace Fickett, our beloved class adviser. Read ' em and weep. When do you think these theses should have been be- gun? How do you suppose that spring va- cation of 1936 was spent by the sen- iors? 28

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WILL OF CLASS ' 36 As we depart this college life Where we ' ve spent years of peace and strife, We wish to leave before we go Remembrances to those we know ; So we drew up a document As our last Will and Testament. For being, we feel, both sane and sound The class of ' 36 has found It possible to will away Some valuable gifts today. Our mighty chief we honor now. On him our blessings we bestow: To Dr. Russell let us pass Another trusting Senior Class Who ' ll hold his stories all as true, Instead of fiction strange and new. And so that he may never fail To startle them with some weird tale, We now present — don ' t think us flip — An honorary membership In the famous old Tall Story Club — As an inventor he ' s no dub. The Gentleman from way out West We find is next upon our list. A model school all up to date Where he may sit and educate, And practice to his heart ' s content His great ideals on management. And carry on with joyful ease His psychologic theories — This school we ' re happy to confer On our dear Dr. Crutsinger. The troubles of Miss Pratt begin When it ' s vacation time again. To her we give, with best intent, A strange magnetic instrument Whereby all wandering books are caught And safely to their shelves are brought, For thus no valued time she ' ll lose In sending out those over-dues. Miss Braueher took the wrong direction She should have turned to vivisection. She loves to cut up little things Like worms, or frogs, or birds with wings. And so that she may never wait For specimens to mutilate, A large collection we present That she ' ll dissect to her heart ' s content. Although the office is replete With material their needs to meet, We leave Miss St. Clair and her aid A punch-board of excuses made ; To save the time consumed each day Explaining why we ' ve stayed away. Mrs. Brooks, without a doubt, Likes to order folks about — That in her element she may be, We leave a Little Italy — Where she may safely exercise Her ability to organize. For Mr. Conlin ' s delectation To show our true appreciation. We leave for him with great delight A gift we feel is his due right — A group of students who will be As classically inclined as he, Who ' ll be well versed in French and Greek, And Spanish and Italian speak. Thus they ' ll enjoy and understand Great literature from every land. Plus the usual twenty-four Will be enough to help you through Your work— so that ' s our gift to you. Mr. Hawley ' s need is great For choruses that are adequate For operettas, concerts, shows. And what else goodness only knows. And so that he may never fear For lack of talent every year. We leave for his especial use The Metropolitan Opera House, With scenery, stage, and building vast, Orchestra, chorus and solo cast. In the incoming Freshman class, We leave Miss Lammers many a lass Like Wigman, Graham or perchance Some other artist of the dance, To join the graceful dancing group And thus create a famous troupe. Miss Lusk goes traveling to and fro, Her car is always on the go, As back and forth she has to steer Between the Training School and here. And so, expenses to defray. This bag of gold to her we pay, That she may start to excavate A subterranean tunnel straight. Thus time and money she may save By running through this little cave. When Mr. Patterson gives a test He ' s always very troubled lest By awkward chance some roving eye Should on its neighbor ' s paper spy. That he may watch each struggling dope, We here present this periscope By which ' round corners he may peep And thus his watchful vigil keep. Miss Eveleth has a great affection For making tours for art inspection: Old or modern portraiture, Landscapes, still life, furniture. This worthy urge to satiate An art museum we dedicate, A building on these campus grounds, And so from walks save students ' pounds. We ' ve wondered very much about Miss Robert ' s gift, and puzzled out A way to give her partial bliss — The gift— though indirect — is this: A well equipped gymnasium With lockers, showers, dressing-room Far distant from our school, whereby Her pupils of the Junior High May cease to have monopoly Over our College property. Miss Tobey sees with eagle eye The minutes speeding swiftly by After it ' s time to start the class So she can say, Go get a pass! That she may be more accurate In telling how much someone ' s late, We give this clock, which she can see Will measure to the nth degree. Thus no poor soul may pass the door Who ' s late by hairbreadth ' s sec or more. And thus our goods we will away In Westfield, Mass. this summer day. And to this Will our seals we fix, This 10th of June, one nine three six. Dr. Haupt, you ' re a busy man— You always do the best you can, But yet ' tis true that we must say You ' re late to class ' most every day. We ' ve figured out that one hour more Margaret Richardson Sophie Pallock Marjorie Moriarty 30