Westfield State University - Tekoa Yearbook (Westfield, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1953 volume:

3 0386 0025 9475 9 WESTF1ELD STATE TEACHER!! COLLEGE 19S3 IEKOA STUFF Editor-in-Chief Marion Coach ' 53 Assistant Dorothy Hays ' 54 Business Manager Cae Neary ' 53 Assistants Jerry Moriarty ' 54 Ann Melberg ' 54 Photography Editor .Gloria Lambert ' 53 Assistant Patricia Clavin ' 54 Literary Editor ...Jean Hughes ' 53 Assistant Donald Landry ' 54 Art Editor Mildred Zombick ' 53 Assistant Joan Bourbeau ' 54 Clerks Phyllis Mineo ' 53 Elaine Tomlian ' 53 Assistants Marie Kane ' 54 Barbara Audette ' 54 Elizabeth Carroll ' 54 Faculty Advisor _ ..Professor Conlin DEDICATION The recollections of your guidance and many kindnesses will be remembered as long as these memories are called to mind. We dedicate this volume of happy days to you: CECILIA C. SEYMOUR PRESIDENT EDWARD J. SCANLON President of the State Teachers College at Westfleld ERNA M. BAYLESS, B.S., M.E. I 17 Hampden Street West Springfield, Mass. PHYSICAL EDUCATION MRS. RUTH Y. BERRY, B.S., M.A. Granville Road Westfield, Mass. LIBRARIAN FREDERICK S. CONLIN, A.B., M.A. 44 Talcott Avenue West Springfield, Mass. ENGLISH LITERATURE BARBARA D. CORRIDAN, B.S.E., M.A., Ed.D. 57 Tremont Street Chicopee, Mass. EDUCATION JOHN J. DONOVAN, A.B., M.A., Ph.D. 423 Highland Avenue Waterbury, Conn. ENGLISH, SOCIAL STUDIES E. LOLITA EVELETH, B.S., M.A. 20 King Street Westfield, Mass. FINE AND INDUSTRIAL ARTS ALBERT J. GENUA, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. 3354 83rd Street Jackson Heights, L. I., N. Y. SCIENCE WILLIAM A. KEAN, A.B., M.Ed., M.A. 36 Gardena Street Brighton, Mass. ENGLISH THERESA J. LAMMERS, B.S., M.A., Ed.D. 69 Court Street Westfield, Mass. SCIENCE J. VEY MERRILL, B.S.E., Ed.M., 21 High Street Westfield, Mass. DIRECTOR OF TRAINING; EDUCATION DOROTHY E. ROWLAND, B.S., M.S. 24 Spruceland Avenue Springfield, Mass. ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN MRS. CECILIA C. SEYMOUR, B.S.E., M.A., Ed.D. 26 ' 2 Crown Street Westfield, Mass. MUSIC MARTHA M. TOBEY, A.B., M.A. 33 Mill Street Westfield, Mass. MATHEMATICS MRS. LILLIAN H. WALLACE, B.S.E., M.A. 64 Western Avenue Westfield, Mass. GEOGRAPHY, PSYCHOLOGY EDWARD B. WELCH, B.A., M.A. Dickinson Place Westfield, Mass. HISTORY EDWARD H. NIMS, B.S., M.Ed. I 3 Loring Lane Westfield, Mass. PRINCIPAL OF TRAINING SCHOOL FLORA HEALD, B.S. 69 Court Street Westfield, Mass. SCIENCE, 8th GRADE MARJORIE M. WILLIAMS, B.S.E., Ed.M. 83 Silver Street Westfield, Mass. MATHEMATICS, 8th GRADE VIOLA BETTINGER, B.S., M.A. 63 School Street Westfield, Mass. ENGLISH, 7th GRADE JOHN E. O ' SHEA, B.S., M.A. 61 Western Avenue Westfield, Mass. SOCIAL STUDIES, 7th GRADE VIRGINIA MALLORY, B.S., M.Ed. 24 Bush Street Westfield, Mass. SIXTH GRADE JULIA LUCIA, B.S.E., M.E. 24 Atwater Street Westfield, Mass. FIFTH GRADE MARY A. MAHER, B.S.E., M.S. 24 Atwater Street Westfield, Mass. FIFTH GRADE JENNIE B. LESNIAK, B.S.E., M.S. I 18 Highland Avenue Westfield, Mass. FOURTH GRADE LOUISE P. WADE, B.S., Ed.M. 20 Pearl Street Westfield, Mass. THIRD GRADE ELLEN A. FULLER, B.S.E., M.Ed. 24 Pearl Street Westfield, Mass. SECOND GRADE JANINA E. CECKOWSKI, B.S.E., M.Ed. 20 Montgomery Street Westfield, Mass. FIRST GRADE PATRICIA A. COFFEY, B.S.Ed. Pleasant Street Westfield, Mass. FIRST GRADE JEAN M. BAILLARGEON, A.B. 6 Foss Street Westfield, Mass. KINDERGARTEN ANNA C. SABOL 1 2 State Street Westfield, Mass. REGISTRAR MRS. AGNES MYERS 24 Belmont Street Westfield, Mass. CLERK io triSffB DONALD J. DION 134 Jackson Parkway Holyoke The busy have no time for tears. Wholehearted sincerity . . . able leader . . . Eileen . . . class Pres . . . Don . . . clear thinker. Student Council (I, 4); Class President (4); Commuters ' Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Glee Club (1,2, 3, 4); Cantata (1,3, 4); M. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); Christmas Ball (4); Vic Dances (4); Class Sup- per (4); Food Sale (3, 4). STEPHEN E. SAKASKE 2384 Roosevelt Avenue Springfield Live and let live as I will do. Individual . . . strong Science Club supporter . . . newly-wed . . . Math comes easy to him . . . booming voice . . . class vice president. Class Vice President (4); Commuters ' Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Science Club (I, 2, 3, 4), President (3, 4); M. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); Cantata (I). s n 12 MARY LOU GAWLE 159 Park Street East Hampton To know, to esteem, to love, and then to part. Manya . . . letters from Minnesota . . . soc- cer pro . . . individual . . . reliable . . . What has that got to do with me? Class Secretary (4); Dickinson Hall (I, 2, 3, 4); Newman Club (I, 2, 3, 4), Secretary (3); Inter- national Relations Club (2, 3, 4); Westek (2); Glee Club (2); Golden Key Club (1,2); W. A. A. (1,2, 3,4), Council (3); May Day (I, 2, 3,4); Basketball (I, 2, 3, 4); Bowling (1,2, 3); Soccer (2, 3); Vic Dance (4); Food Sale (3, 4); Christ- mas Ball (4); Class Supper (4). MARION E. TEBO West Road Westfield A smile of hers is like an act of grace. Efficient class treasurer . . . shoulders responsi- bility with gracious ease . . . one of the first with a contract . . . sparkling smile. Class Treasurer (4); Commuters ' Club (I, 2); Dickinson Hall (3, 4); International Relations Club (4); Student Fellowship (I, 2, 3, 4), Vice President (I, 4), Program Chairman (I, 4); Westek (I, 2); W. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); May Day (I, 2, 3, 4); Art Club (I); Dorm Dance (4); Christmas Ball (4); Food Sale (3); Rummage Sale (3); Class Supper (3, 4); Vic Dances (4); Tennis (4); Bowling (I); Basketball (3); Hockey (I)- 13 MILDRED M. ZOMBICK Montgomery Road Westfield Quick in spirit, with flashing eye and winning smile. Millie . . . pleasant smile . . . artistic . . . loves a party . . . Coffee Den . . . skating enthusiast. Class Historian (1,2,3, 4); Tekoa (3, 4), Assist- ant Art Editor (3), Art Editor (4); Glee Club ( I ); Meet Arizona ( I); Cantata (2); W. A. A. ( 1 , 2, 3, 4); May Day (I, 2, 3, 4); Art Club (I, 2, 3); Science Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Commuters ' Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Basketball (I); Bowling (I); Class Supper (3, 4); Get Acquainted Party (2); Vic Dances (4). BERNICE E. SEARS 19 Munroe Street Rockland Laugh and be merry . . . better the world with a song. Four years our able song leader . . . basketball team ' s most loyal rooter . . . nice manner . . . I ' m always here. . . . Norwalk, too. Class Song Leader (1,2,3,4); Dickinson Hall ( I , 2, 3, 4); Student Fellowship (I); Glee Club (I, 2, 3, 4), Pianist (I, 2, 3, 4), President (2); W. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4), W. A. A. Council (4), May Day ( 1 , 2, 3, 4); Meet Arizona ( I ); Cantata ( I , 2, 3, 4); Bowling (I, 2, 3, 4); Get Acquainted Party (2); Soccer (2, 3); Food Sale (3, 4); Rum- mage Sale (3); Christmas Ball (4); Class Supper K). 14 KATHRYN S. NEARY 40 Cottage Street Natick A lovely girl is above all rank. Cae . . . statuesque sophisticate . . . summers at the Cape . . . Continental bound ... a Bostonian accent. Publicity Chairman (4); Tekoa (3, 4), Assistant Business Editor (3), Business Editor (4); Newman Club (I, 2, 3, 4); International Relations Club (4), Vice-President (4); Westek (I, 2, 3, 4) Special Feature Editor (3), Social Editor (4); Golden Key Club (2, 3, 4); W. A. A. ( 1 , 2, 3, 4); Art Club (I); May Day (I, 2, 3, 4); Dickinson Hall ( 1 , 2, 3,4), Dorm Dance (1,3,4); Freshman Ball (I); Rummage Sale (3); Food Sale (3); Class Supper (3, 4); Christmas Ball (4); Vic Dances (4); Soccer (2, 3). NANCY L ALBEN 2 Meadow Street Holyoke Mirth of December: War mth of July. Nutrition expert . . . style conscious . . . I. R. C. enthusiast . . . concession. Westek (1,2, 3); Dickinson Hall (I, 2, 3, 4); Newman Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Student Fellowship ( I ); Golden Key Club ( 1 , 2, 3, 4); W. A. A. ( I , 2,3,4); May Day ( 1 , 2, 3, 4); Meet Arizona ( I ); Cantata (3); Art Club (I); International Rela- tions Club (4), Program Chairman (4); Rum- mage Sale (3); Vic Dances (4); Class Supper (4); Food Sale (4); Bowling (4). 15 BARBARA A. ALLEN 58 Thomas Drive West Springfield Sweet is her nature and sunny her skies. Barb . . . busy . . . nice to know . . . faultlessly mannered . . . soft of voice. Transfer from University of Michigan; Com- muters ' Club (3); Dickinson Hall (4), Dorm Council (4); Newman Club (4); Glee Club (4); Cantata (4); W. A. A. (3, 4); May Day (4); Christmas Ball (4); Vic Dances (4). JUDITH K. ALTREE 76 Harvard Street Springfield With her whole heart ' s welcome in her smile. Judy . . . infectious laughter . . . conversation her art . . . pretty hair . . . self composed. Dickinson Hall (I, 2, 3, 4); International Rela- tions Club (4); Student Fellowship (I); Glee Club (3, 4); Cantata (4); W. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4), May Day (I, 2, 4), Court (2); Food Sale (3, 4); Freshman Ball (I); Bowling (I, 2, 3, 4); Soccer (2, 3); Field Hockey (I). 16 CONSTANCE J. BAUSH 7 Brooks Avenue Holyoke Sweetness and goodness in her person shine. Connie . . . considerate . . . imp ish ... a house in Montgomery . . . self-composed . . . fashion expert. Dickinson Hall (I, 2, 3, 4); Newman Club (1,2, 3, 4); Golden Key Club (I, 2, 3, 4), Vice Presi- dent (3, 4); W. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); May Day (I 2, 3, 4); Westek (I, 2); Meet Arizona (I); Fashion Show (2); Get Acquainted Party (2); Vic Dances (4); Rummage Sale (3). MARY LOU BAYETTE Pine Street Great Barrington Thy voice is sweet as if it took music from thy face. Songstress . . . graceful and talented ... a good listener . . . companionable. Dickinson Hall (I, 2, 3, 4); Glee Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Meet Arizona (I); Cantata (I, 2, 3, 4); W. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); May Day (I, 2, 3, 4); Fresh- man Ball (I); Christmas Ball (4); Bowling (I); Tennis (I); Badminton (I); Vic Dances (4). 17 CAROL BERGMAN 42 North Main Street South Hadley Falls She moves a goddess and looks a queen. Graceful dancer . . . red hair and green eyes . . . has a flair for clothes . . . Art Club sup- porter. Commuters ' Club (I); Dickinson Hall (2, 3, 4), Dorm Council (4); Student Fellowship (4); Golden Key Club (I, 2, 3, 4), Publicity Chair- man (4); W. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); May Day (I, 2, 3, 4); Art Club (I, 2, 3, 4), Vice President (4); Cantata (2, 3, 4); Fashion Show (I, 2); Fresh- man Ball (I); Rummage Sale (3); Food Sale (3); Class Supper (3, 4); Christmas Ball (4); Dorm Dance (4). BARBARA C. BERNACHE 453 Appleton Street Holyoke ' To know her well is to like her better. Sincere and kind . . . twins ' room-mate . . . friendly with all . . . diligent student . . . Barb. Dickinson Hall (I, 2, 3, 4); Newman Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Glee Club (3, 4); Cantata (I, 2, 3, 4); Meet Arizona ( I ); Golden Key Club (1,2,3,4); W. A. A. (I, 2, 3,4); May Day (I, 2, 3, 4); Art Club (1,2, 3); Fashion Show (I, 2); Christmas Ball (4). 18 ARTHUR L BERTRAND Depot Street Southwick Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. Art . . . proud daddy . . . Dot . . . qualities of leadership . . . Our Pres . . . warm smile for all. Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Uni- versities; Student Council (I, 2, 3, 4), Social Chairman (3), President (4); Class President (I, 2); Delegate to Keene Teachers ' College Con- ference (2); Delegate to Eastern States Asso- ciation of Professional Schools (3; 4); Freshman Ball (I); Commuters ' Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Glee Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Meet Arizona (I); Cantata (I, 2, 3, 4); M. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4). JOSEPH P. CEBULA Pearl Street South Hadley Whatever is worth doing is worth doing well. Joe . . . apartment in Southwick . . . one of the Big Boys . . . youngster . . . inspired. Student Council (3, 4); Class Vice-President (2); Class President (3); Social Chairman (4); Dele- gate to New England Teachers ' Preparatory Association (4); Delegate to Eastern States As- sociation of Professional Schools for Teachers (3, 4); M. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); Varsity Basketball (I); Intramural Basketball (2, 3); Varsity Base- ball (3, 4); Intramural Football (1,2, 3); Com- muters ' Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Newman Club (2); Westek (2, 3); Science Club (I); Food Sale (3, 4); Rummage Sale (3). 19 MARION P. COACH 36 West School Street Westfield There is a woman at the beginning of all great things. Coach . . . diligent ... a cheery hi . . . any- one tor bridge . . . Block ' s, Inc. Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Uni- versities; Tekoa (3, 4), Assistant Editor (3), Editor-in-Chief (4); Westek (1,2), News Editor (2); Glee Club (I, 4); Meet Arizona (I); Can- tata (3, 4); Science Club (I, 2, 3, 4), Program Chairman (2), Vice-President (3); Commuters ' Club (I, 2, 3,4); W. A. A. (1,2, 3, 4); May Day ( 1 , 3,4); Bowling (1,4); Field Hockey ( I ); New- man Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Freshman Ball (I); Get Acquainted Party (2); Christmas Ball (4); Class Supper (4); Vic Dances (4). RITA COHEN I 10 Sylvan Street Springfield Better to be small and shine. Petite . . . Vogue and Mademoiselle . . . good student . . . crowning glory . . . pleasant. Dickinson Hall (I, 2, 3, 4); Westek (1,2, 3); Golden Key Club (I, 2, 3, 4), Program Chair- man (4); W. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); May Day (I, 2, 4); Freshman Ball (I); Get Acquainted Party (2); Rummage Sale (3); Class Supper (4). 20 VIRGINIA C. COOKE I 5 Lenox Street Brockton But art is thine alone. Talented with brush and palet . . . impish ways . . . scholarly . . . sincere . . . Cookie. Dickinson Hall (I, 2, 3, 4); Student Fellowship (I, 2, 3, 4), Secretary (1,2); Glee Club (1,2, 3, 4); Cantata (I, 2, 3, 4); Meet Arizona (I); Science Club (3, 4); Golden Key Club (2); W. A. A. ( 1 , 2, 3, 4); May Day ( 1 , 2, 3, 4); Art Club (1,2, 3), President (3); Fashion Show (1,2); Vic Dance (4); Christmas Ball (4). ANN L COONAN 20 Shamrock Court Springfield The blushing beauty of a modest maid. One of the twins . . . dorm girl . . . cheerful . . . willing to work . . . tennis. Commuters ' Club (I, 2); Dickinson Hall (3, 4); Newman Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Westek (3); Science Club (1,2, 3); Golden Key Club (4); W. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); May Day (I, 2, 3, 4); Art Club (I, 2, 3); Cantata (I, 2, 3, 4); Fashion Show (1,2); Get Acquainted Party (2); Vic Dances (4); Field Hockey (I, 2); Basketball (I, 2, 3, 4); Bowling (2, 3); Tennis (I, 2, 3, 4); Soccer (I, 2); Christ- mas Ball (4). 21 PAULA F. COO NAN 20 Shamrock Court Springfield is tranquil people who accomplish much. The other twin . . . loves to talk . . . basketball asset . . . interested. Commuters ' Club (I, 2); Dickinson Hall (3, 4); Newman Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Westek (3, 4); Science Club (1,2, 3); Golden Key Club (4); W. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); May Day (I, 2, 3, 4); Art Club (1,2, 3); Fashion Show (I, 2); Cantata (I, 2, 3); Basketball (I, 2, 3, 4); Bowling (2, 3); Field Hockey ( I ); Tennis ( 1 , 2, 3, 4); Soccer ( I , 2); Get Acquainted Party (2); Vic Dance (4). ALFRED J. DORVAL Crescent Street Huntington Know then thyself. Class Daddy . . . intelligent reserve ... a pace setter . . . friendly . . . likes to laugh . . . rec room inhabitant when he ' s not in the library. Commuters ' Club (I, 2, 3, 4); M. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); Glee Club (I): Meet Arizona (I). 22 ri . MARION E. EHLERS 48 Chapin Circle Ludlow She shines In her sincerity. Weekends at the dorm . . . strawberry blonde . . . sunny expression . . . Jo ' s roommate. Dickinson Hall (I, 2, 3, 4); Student Fellowship (I, 2, 3, 4); Glee Club (I, 3, 4); Cantata (I, 3); Science Club (3, 4); Golden Key Club (I); W. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); May Day (I); Field Hockey (I); Basketball (I, 3); Minor Sports (2, 3). ROBERT E. ELSDEN I 2 Fremont Street Westfield Good nature and good sense must ever join. Bob . . . one of the married men . . . Sue . . . proud papa . . . serious-minded. Commuters ' Club (I, 2, 3, 4); M. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); Intramural Basketball (1,2, 3); Varsity Baseball (2); Cantata (3, 4). 23 LOUISA EWING 20 Park Street Easthampton Spice of the Maine woods. East Hartford — here I come . . . casual clothes . . . musician . . . underclassmen pals . . . intense . . . Weeza . Dickinson Hall (I, 2, 3, 4); Dorm Council (3); Westek (I); Glee Club (1,3, 4); Cantata (I, 3, 4); Golden Key Club (I); W. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); May Day (I, 2, 4); W. A. A. Council (3, 4); White Team Captain (3); Head of Basketball (4); Field Hockey (I). BARBARA FEINBERG 75 Alexander Street Springfield Friends are all that matter. Barb ... a New York accent . . . wedding band . . . soft voice . . . interest in nursery school. Commuters ' Club (4); W. A. A. (4); Food Sale (4); Vic Dance (4). 24 ELINOR A. FITZGERALD 39 Brookline Avenue Springfield One of the prettiest touches of all. May Queen . . . Irish eyes . . . Shirl and Marge . . . infectious grin . . . Fitzy ... I don ' t agree. Dickinson Hall (I, 2, 3, 4); Dorm Council (2, 3, 4); Dorm Dance (3); Newman Club (I, 2, 3, 4), Publicity Chairman (3); Westek (1,2, 3), Social Editor (2, 3); Glee Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Meet Ari- zona (I); Cantata (I, 2, 3, 4); W. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); May Day (I, 2, 3, 4), Queen (3), Court (4); Golden Key Club (I, 2, 3, 4), President (3); Get Acquainted Party (I); Rummage Sale (3); Christmas Ball (4); Food Sale (3); Vic Dances (4); Soccer (2, 3); Bowling (1,2, 3); Basketball FLORENCE M. GENOVESE 332 Holyoke Road Westfield The power of thought, the majesty of the mind is here. Flo . . . impeccably dressed . . . square dancing exponent . . . You know what? . . . Cantata narrator . . . never at a loss for words. Commuters ' Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Newman Club (I, 2, 3, 4); International Relations Club (4); Glee Club (I, 2); Cantata (1,2, 4); Science Club (I); Golden Key Club (I); W. A. A. (I , 2, 3, 4); May Day (I, 2, 3, 4); Art Club )l, 2); Fashion Show (I, 2); Class Supper (3, 4); Vic Dance (4); Christmas Ball (4); Food Sale (3, 4); Soccer (2, 3); Field Hockey (I); Bowling (I, 2). 25 GEORGE HAMEL 433 Elm Street Holyoke Gentle thought and calm desires. Bow ties . . . married man . . . sharp dresser . . . Cleo . . . dry wit . . . studies seriously . . . a laugh a day. Transfer from Holyoke Junior College . . . Commuters ' Club (2, 3, 4); Glee Club (3, 4); Cantata (3, 4); M. A. A. (2, 3, 4). MARY R. HIBERT 30 Orange Street Westfield The heart ' s hushed secret in her soft dark eyes. Mrs. . . . fragile charm . . . lilting laugh . . former dorm girl. Dickinson Hall (1,2, 3); Commuters ' Club (4); Glee Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Meet Arizona (I); Can- tata ( 1 , 2, 3, 4); W. A. A. ( 1 , 2, 3, 4); May Day (I, 2, 3, 4); Golden Key Club (1,2, 3); Inter- national Relations Club (4); Newman Club (I, 2, 3); Freshman Ball (I); Get Acquainted Party (2); Rummage Sale (3); Class Supper (3). 26 EILEEN M. HOGAN 33 Sherbrooke Street Springfield would rather break wall of a prison , than the bond of my word. Quiet . . . one glove girl ... I missed the bus . . . conscientious. Commuters ' Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Glee Club (1,2, 3, 4); Meet Arizona (I); Cantata (I, 2, 3, 4); Art Club (1,2,3); Science Ciub (1,2,3); New- man Club (1,2, 3); Westek (2); W. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); May Day (I, 2, 3, 4); Basketball (1,2, 3); Softball (1,2); Field Hockey (1,2); Soccer (1,2, 3); Bowling (2); Swimming (2); Badminton (2). ALEXANDER HRONIS 587 Summer Street Holyoke Men are not measured by inches. Maryland ' s loss — our gain . . . perfected the art of shaving in the dark . . . carries out two jobs, both fully . . . Alex . . . naps in H. of E. Transfer from University of Maryland; Com- muters ' Club (3, 4); M. A. A. (3, 4); Glee Club (3); Cantata (3); Food Sale (3, 4). 27 JEAN M. HUGHES 79 Tenny Street Lawrence Who does her best acts nobly; angels could do no more. Jeannia . . . voice of a lark ... I only want a buddy — not a sweetheart . . . bargains galore. Delegate to the New England Teachers ' Pre- paratory Conference (4); Dickinson Hall (1,2, 3, 4); Golden Key Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Tekoa (3, 4), Assistant Literary Editor (3), Literary Editor (4); Westek (2, 3), Literary Editor (2); Glee Club (1,3,4); Meet Arizona ( I ); Cantata (1,4); Art Club (I, 2); Fashion Show (I, 2); Interna- tional Relations Club (4); Newman Club (1,2, 3, 4); W. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); May Day (I, 3,.4); Field Hockey (3); Get Acquainted Party (I); Freshman Ball (I), Queen (I); Rummage Sale (3); Food Sale (4); Vic Dances (4); Christmas Ball (4); Dorm Dance (4). JOHN F. KELLY 149 Sargeant Street Holyoke A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men. King Kong . . . gotta go home and hit the books . . . aeronautics executive . . . smile as contagious as a yawn . . . hoop star. Commuters ' Club (I, 2, 3, 4); M. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); Varsity Basketball (I, 2, 3, 4); Varsity Baseball (I, 2, 3, 4); Intramural Football (1,2, 3, 4). 28 VALERIE R. KRUEGER 5 Howland ' s Lane North Plymouth Sweet and simple her grace and manner. Back to finish with us . . . daily letter from Tony ... I hear noises. . . . scarves and socks . . . sincerity and generosity . . . Val. Dickinson Hall (I, 2, 3, 4); Newman Club (I, 2); Student Fellowship (I, 2, 3, 4); Westek (1,2, 3); Science Club (1,2, 3); Golden Key Club (I, 2, 3, 4); W. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); Art Club (2); May Day (I, 2, 3, 4); Cantata (1,2, 3); Food Sale (4); Class Supper (4); Get Acquainted Party (2); Freshman Ball (r); Dorm Dance (1,2, 3); Christmas Ball (4); Field Hockey (1,2, 3); Basketball (1,2,3); Softball (1,2); Tennis (1,3). GLORIA LAMBERT 30 Biltmore Street Springfield An able woman shows her spirit by gentle words and resolute actions. Our faithful W. A. A. president . . . skiing weekends . . . easy to get along with ... all round girl . . . Hi, Sport . . . Rinky . Student Council (4); Tekoa (3, 4); Dickinson Hall (I, 2, 3, 4); Newman Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Science Club (I, 2); Golden Key Club (I, 2); W. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4), Council (2, 3, 4), President (4), Sec- retary (3), Vice President (2); May Day (1,2, 3, 4); Cantata (I); Christmas Banquet (I, 2, 3, 4), Host Group (2, 3, 4); W. A. A. Conference (3, 4); Soccer (2, 3); Tennis (I, 2, 3, 4); Bowling (I); Skiing (I, 2, 3, 4); Minor Sports (I, 2, 3); Soft ball (2); Field Hockey (I, 2); Basketball (2); Food Sale (3); Freshman Ball (I). 29 MARION LATHROP Brainard Street South Hadley She is so free, so apt, so blest a disposition. Norwalk, here I come . . . Basketball four nights out of five . . . trophies galore . . . Lulu ' s buddy . . . excitable . . . Grecian goddess. Dickinson Hall (1,2,3,4); Newman Club (1,2); Science Club (3); W. A. A. (1 , 2, 3, 4), Council (1,2, 3), Treasurer (I), Captain of Blue Team (2); W. A. A. Regional Conference (2); Basket- ball (1,2, 4); Field Hockey (1,2, 4); Minor Sports (1,2, 4); Tennis (I, 2, 3, 4). SHIRLEY LAUGHRAN 441 Chapin Street Ludlow have heard of the lady and good words went with her name. Shirl . . . perfectly composed ... a bright spot in our class . . . serious . . . sincere . . . gen ial ... a collection of records. Dickinson Hall (I, 2, 3, 4); Westek (1,2, 3), Sports Editor (2, 3); Glee Club (1,2, 3); Can- tata (I, 2, 3, 4); Golden Key Club (I, 2, 3, 4); W. A. A. (1 , 2, 3, 4); May Day ( 1 , 2, 3, 4); Meet Arizona (I); Christmas Ball (4); Rummage Sale (4); Food Sale (4); Vic Dance (4). 30 IRENE M. LeTELLIER 105 Cherry Street Holyoke Pretty to walk with, witty to talk with. Lulu . . . Thursday nites —Red Shea ' s . . . Irish dancing . . . witty . . . Indians from Indianapolis . . . who ' s your friend? Dickinson Hall (3, 4); Commuters ' Club (I, 2), Vice President (2); Newman Club (3, 4); In- ternational Relations Club (4), Treasurer (4); Westek (1,2); Golden Key Club (2, 3); W. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); May Day (I, 2, 3, 4); Soccer (2, 3); Get Acquainted Party (2); Freshman Ball (I); Class Supper (4); Christmas Ball (4); Vic Dance (4). MARJORIE J. LOUTH 908 Allen Street Springfield A good heart ' s worth gold. Elephant bells . . . never flustered ... is genu- inely interested in this and that . . . mock argu- ments with El and Shirl . . . Madge. Dickinson Hall (I, 2, 3, 4); Student Fellowship (I, 2. 3, 4), Vice President (3); Westek (2, 3); Glee Club ( 1 , 2, 3); Meet Arizona ( I ); Cantata (I, 2, 3); Art Club (I, 2, 3), Publicity Chairman (3); Fashion Show (I, 2); Vic Dance (4); Class Supper (4|. 31 LORETTA A. MASTRANGELO I 7 Chilson Street Springfield along with us, we shall be joyful. Lorry . . . always late . . . naive . . . casual clothes . . . sunny disposition. Commuters ' Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Glee Club (1,2, 3, 4); Meet Arizona (I); Cantata (1,2); W. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); Art Club (I, 2); May Day (I, 2); Class Supper (4). MARYANN McKEOWN 74 Rencelau Street Springfield Thought is deeper than all speech. Micki . . . Cape Codder . . . versatile ... has hidden talents . . . party planner . . . one of the Norwalk five. Dickinson Hall (l, 2, 3, 4); International Rela- tions Club (4); Westek (2, 3); Golden Key Club (I, 2); Newman Club (I, 2, 3, 4); W. A. A. (I 2, 3, 4), Court Attendant (3); Winter Carnival Court (3); Freshman Ball (I); Rummage Sale (3); Food Sale (3); Class Supper (4); Bowling (I). 32 CLAIRE T. McMAHON I 8 Linden Street Holyoke Quiet persons are welcome everywhere. Mac . . . commutes with Don ... a friend worth knowing . . . seen, but rarely heard, in a classroom. Commuters ' Club (I, 2, 3, 4); W. A. A. (I. 2. 3. 4); May Day (I, 2, 4); Christmas Ball (4); Vic Dance (4); Class Supper (3). MAUREEN MERRIMAN 43 Hollywooa Street Springfield An attentive listener, and smie- ho he her match in the whole world. Soft spoken . . . feet . . . knit one pur ••• o . . . clothes conscious . . . Oh! those conferences . . . Mo . Commuters ' Club [I); I d nson Hall (2 .3, 4); International Relations Club (4 Student z r - lowship (2 3 4 .Vestek (2, 3); Golden Key I : W. A. A. (I I : 4 I •• = . Day (I, 3,4): Cantata (2); Art Club (1,2, 3); Fashior (I. 2): Christmas Ball (4); Food Sale [4 Dance (4); Class Supper (3 4 33 RONALD W. MILLER 86 Covington Street Springfield For a bright manhood, there is no such word as fail. Ronnie . . . spends much time in the library . . . reserved . . . artistic talent. Commuters ' Club (I, 2, 3, 4); M. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); Art Club (1,2, 4); International Relations Club (4), Publicity Chairman (4); Student Fel- lowship (4); Meet Arizona ( I ); Cantata ( 1 , 2, 3). SUSANNA MILLER 79 Beverly Street Willimansett There was never a companion that was so companionable. Captain of the ship . . . reliable and deter- mined ... all kinds of visual aids . . . gaiety and attempted seriousness . . . presents, pres- ents all the time! . . . Ducky . Student Council (4); Class Vice President (I); Dickinson Hall (I, 2, 3, 4), Dorm Council (1,2, 3, 4), President (4); Newman Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Golden Key Club (I, 2, 3, 4), Publicity Chair- man (2, 3); W. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); May Day (I, 2, 3, 4); Meet Arizona (I); Cantata (1,2, 3); Fashion Show ( 1 , 2); Get Acquainted Party (2); Cinderella Ball (I); Rummage Sale (3); Dorm Dance (4); Vic Dance (4). 34 WILLIAM J. MILLER 41 Kellogg Street Westfield Here is something advantageous to life. Bill . . . Math whiz . . . but oh, those handwriting classes . . . Co-captain of basketball . . . many friends. Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Uni- versities; Commuters ' Club (I, 2, 3, 4); New- man Club (I, 2, 3, 4); M. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); Basketball (1 , 2, 3, 4), Co-Captain (4); Baseball, (I, 2, 3, 4), Captain (4); Intramural Football (I, 2, 3, 4); Vic Dance (4). PHYLLIS M. MINEO 45 Bronson Terrace Springfield You build your own house of happiness with your own hands each day. Filis . . . Brides ' Book . . . exercises with Sco . . . third finger, left hand . . . winning way. Class Treasurer (3); Tekoa (3, 4); Dickinson Hall (I, 2, 3, 4), Dorm Council (2, 3); Newman Club (I, 2, 3, 4); International Relations Club (4); Westek (2, 3); W. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); May Day (I, 2, 3, 4); Food Sale (3); Class Supper (3, 4); Freshman Ball (I); Dorm Dance (2, 3); Christmas Ball (4). 35 KATHLEEN J. MURRAY 82 Chestnut Street West Springfield There ' s a language in her eye, her cheek, her lip. Kathy . . . long black tresses . . . engaged . . . telephone operator. Commuters ' Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Newman Club (1,2,3,4); Golden Key Club ( I ); W. A. A. ( I , 2, 3, 4); Art Club (I, 2); May Day (I, 2, 4); Class Supper (4); Bowling (I, 2); Soccer (2, 3). BRUCE OLDERSHAW 9 Woronoco Avenue Westfield He also serves who only stands and waits. Eager to lend a helping hand . . . Cookie . . . Science Club V. P. . . . easy manner . . . slow talker ... I think. . . . Commuters ' Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Glee Club (1,2, 3); Meet Arizona (I); Cantata (I, 4); Science Club (I, 2, 3, 4), Transportation Chairman (3), Vice-President (4); M. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); Vic Dance (4). 36 NEIL A. PEPIN 14 McKinley Avenue Easthampton Character is simply habit long continued. Smooth . . . one of the big boys . . . serious trainee . . . typical college man . . . Doll . . . that ' s right . Class Treasurer (I, 2); Commuters ' Club (1,2, 3, 4); M. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); Intramural Football (I, 2, 3, 4); Freshman Ball (I). MARY A. QUINLAN 63 High Street South Hadley Falls A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. Pleasant voice . . . conscientious . . . easy to get along with . . . sincere. Commuters ' Club (I, 3, 4); Dickinson Hall (2); Art Club (I); Golden Key Club (2); W. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); May Day (1,2,4); Class Supper (4); Vic Dances (4); Bowling (2); Basketball (2). 37 WILLIAM A. ROGERS 21 Pond Street Lynn No legacy is so rich as honesty. Steady worker at the Y . . . first with assign- ments. . . a convertable convertible . . . string ties his specialty . . . Who wants a ride? . . . always with Buddy. Commuters ' Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Newman Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Glee Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Meet Arizona ( I ); Cantata ( 1 , 2, 3, 4); Art Club (1,2); Fashion Show (I); M. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); Basketball Man- ager ( I ); Baseball Manager ( I ); Intramural Foot- ball (1,2,3,4); Intramural Basketball (1,2,3,4). JOSEPH F. RUDZIK 44 Jefferson Street Westfield Life is to be enjoyed, not endured. Joe . . . bird dog and gun . . . new Westfield resident . . . pretty wife . . . hearty laugh. Commuters ' Club (I, 2, 3, 4); M. A. A. (I, 2, 3,4). 38 RITA M. SCALISE 23 Colchester Street Springfield will be the gladest thing under the sun. A. I. C. . . . soon to earn her MRS... de- licious spaghetti . . . gentle smile . . . nightly phone calls. Commuters ' Club (I, 2); Dickinson Hall (3, 4); Newman Club (I, 4); Glee Club (I, 2); Meet Arizona (I); Cantata (1 , 2); W. A. A. (1 , 2, 3, 4); Art Club (I, 2); Bowling (I); Class Supper (3, 4); Rummage Sale (3); Freshman Ball (I); Food Sale (3). MARILYN P. SCANNELL 127 Thompson Street Springfield True happiness springs from moderation. Mame . . . carries her height with an air . . . efficient book store manager . . . trim and failored . . . such a complete notebook . . . Hey, Lorry! Commuters ' Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Newman Club (1,2); Westek (2, 3); Glee Club (2, 3, 4); Can- tata (2, 3, 4); W. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); Art Club (I, 2); Fashion Show (I, 2); May Day (I, 2); Bookstore Assistant (3); Book Store Manager (3, 4); Freshman Ball (I); Vic Dance (4); Class Supper (4). 39 ROLAND J. SCHIRCH 57 Queen Avenue West Springfield Man is man, and master of his fate. Toto . . . one of the Big Boys . . . shy grin . . . enjoys square dancing . . . quiet, but an instigator . . . Commuters ' Club (I, 2, 3,4); M. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); Intramural Basketball (2, 3, 4); Intramural Football (3, 4). BARBARA E. SCOTT 46 James Street Holyoke Her air, her manner; all who saw admired. Barb . . . unconscious humor . . . typical col- lege girl . . . one of the Norwalk five ... Eli Yale . . . high cheekbones and a smooth hair style . . . Lulu ' s friend. Commuters ' Club (I, 2); Dickinson Hall (3, 4); Newman Club (I, 2, 3, 4);. International Rela- tions Club (4); Golden Key Club (I, 2, 3, 4); W. A. A. ( 1 , 2, 3, 4); May Day ( 1 , 3, 4); Can- tata (4); Freshman Ball (I); Class Supper (4). 40 JAMES A. SLATTERY 8 Washington Street Westfield Gentle in manner, strong in performance. Slats . . . can be depended upon in a moment of crisis . . . takes life seriously ... a key to the front door . . . subtle wit. Transfer from Worcester State; Commuters ' Club (2, 3, 4); Newman Club (2, 3, 4); Westek (3, 4), Sports Editor (4); M. A. A. (2, 3, 4), Treasurer (3, 4), Publicity Chairman (4), Man- ager (2, 3); Basketball (2, 3, 4); Baseball (2, 3, 4); Intramural Football (3); Intramural Basket- ball (2, 3, 4). CAROLINE H. SMITH 13 Gold Street Westfield The smiles that win, the tints that glow. Pretty and vivacious . . . Smitty . . . con- versation her art . . . attendant to the queen. Commuters ' Club (1,3, 4); Dickinson Hall (2); Newman Club (2, 3, 4), Vice President (3); In- ternational Relations Club (2, 3, 4), Secretary (3), President (4); Westek (2, 3); Glee Club (2, 3, 4); Cantata (2, 3, 4); Golden Key Club (2); W. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); May Day (I, 3, 4), At- tendant (3); Christmas Ball (4); Vic Dance (4); Bowling (1 ,2, 3,4). 41 CHESTER C SYMANCYK 12 Bush Street Westfield By actions and words well known. M. A. A. president for two years . . . Hi, . generous party host gang! . . . basketball high scorer . loves to tease with his car . . . Chet. Student Council (3, 4); Class Vice President (3); Commuters ' Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Student Fellow- ship (3); Westek (1 , 2, 3, 4); Glee Club (I, 3,4); Cantata ( 1 , 3, 4); M. A. A. ( 1 , 2, 3, 4), President (3, 4); Basketball (1,2,3,4); Baseball (1,2,3,4); Intramural Football (1,2, 3); Get Acquainted Party (2); Vic Dances (4); Class Supper (3, 4). NANCY R. THAYER Blanford Politeness is as natural to delicate natures as perfume is to flowers. Are there any novice slopes? . . . lovely titian tresses . . . letters to her husband . . . Ducky ' s friend . . . pleasant to talk with. Dickinson Hall (I, 2); Commuters ' Club (3, 4); Golden Key Club (2, 3, 4); W. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4), W. A. A. Council (4); May Day (I, 2, 3, 4); Meet Arizona (I); Cantata (I, 2, 3, 4); Fresh- man Ball (I); Food Sale (4); Rummage Sale (3); Vic Dances (4). 42 ELAINE M. TOMLIAN East Main Street Westfield Elaine the lovable, Elaine the fair. Sweetness and light . . . weekends at the Uni- versity . . . diligent typist for Tekoa . . . occa- sional nights in the dorm. Commuters ' Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Tekoa Typist (3, 4); Newman Club (I, 2, 3, 4), President (3); Science Club (I, 2, 3, 4), Publicity Chairman (3), Secretary-Treasurer (4); Glee Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Meet Arizona (I); Cantata (I, 2, 3, 4,); W. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); May Day (I, 2, 3, 4); Art Club (I, 2, 3, 4), Secretary (3); Fashion Show (I, 2); Cheerleader (I, 2, 3, 4), Co-Captain (3, 4); Freshman Ball (I); Vic Dance (4); Bowling (I); Badminton (I). ELIZABETH A. TOWER 54 Alvin Street Springfield My vigor is a newly minted penny. Liz . . . spirited individual . . . interest in the alumni . . . aims high . . . capable committee head. Commuters ' Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Newman Club (I, 2, 3); International Relations Club (2, 3); Golden Key Club (I); W. A. A. (1 , 2, 3, 4); May Day (I, 2); Art Club (1,2); Class Supper (3, 4); Food Sale (3); Soccer (2, 3). 43 JOANNE E. TUCKER 60 River Street North Weymouth But art is thine alone. The carry-on cheer! ... a talent for art . . . a hope chest . . . her sense of duty makes her a tireless worker . . . petite but spirited . . . Jo . Dickinson Hall (I, 2, 3, 4), Dorm Council (3, 4); Student Fellowship (1,2,3,4); Glee Club (1,3, 4); Meet Arizona ( I ); Cantata ( I ); Science Club (2, 3, 4); Art Club (1 , 2, 3); W. A. A. (1 , 2, 3, 4); May Day (I, 2, 3, 4); Field Hockey (I); Minor Sports (2, 3); Fashion Show (2); Vic Dance (4); Class Supper (3, 4); Cheerleader (2, 3, 4), Co- Captain (4); Soccer (2). CAROLYN N. VAIL 27 Bates Street Westfield A merry twinkle in her eye. Third finger, left hand . . . contract from Wind- sor . . . bridge in the rec room . . . carefree casual manner . . . buoyant optimism. Commuters ' Club (I, 2, 3, 4); Science Club (I, 2, 3, 4); W. A. A. (I, 2, 3, 4); May Day (I); Cantata (I, 4); Class Supper (4); Get Ac- quainted Party (2). 44 WILLIAM W. WHALEN 3 Pine Street Westfield Laughter and sense, ' tis a rare combination. Willy . . . never a dull moment . . . such faces . . . liking him inescapable . . . married man. Transfer from University of Miami; Commu- ters ' Club (2, 3, 4); M. A. A. (2, 3, 4); Intra- mural Basketball (3, 4). LILLIAN MOCKLER 1835 Northampton Street Holyoke Have you had a kindness shown? Pass it on. Willing to cooperate . . . nice to know . . . neat as a pin . . . sunny disposition. Commuters ' Club (4); W. A. A. (4). ALEXANDER H. PREW Main Street Hatfield Knowledge is virtue. Alex . . . serious-minded ... a veteran . . . foot- ball spectator . . . blue Hudson. Commuters ' Club (4); M. A. A. (4). HELEN GRIFFIN 5 I Oakland Street West Springfield Her voice was ever sott and low, an excellent thing in women. Special student in more than one way . . . thoughtful and friendly ... I have a com- ment . . . supporter of our food sales . . . As I see it . Commuters ' Club (3, 4); W. A. A. (3, 4); Food Sale (4). 45 PEOPLE i L£f T US BETTY ANN MASON BARNES EDMUND BOWLER MAUREEN BOWLER MARGARET CASSIDY KENAR CHARKOUDIAN WINIFRED CLINTON MARILYN CORCORAN WILLIAM DUCLOS THOMAS DVORCHAK JUDITH ELDRIDGE FRANCIS FITZGERALD RICHARD GIOVINO MADONNA RIENDO GORMAN BARBARA HATCH MARIE HOEFLING MARY KANE MARGARET LYNCH PHILIP LYCETH SANDRA SMITH LOIS FESYSIGN ST. LAWRENCE ALICE VOLUNGER LAWRENCE WARE BARBARA WILLEY WINIFRED YOUNG 48 JUHIOR DlftECTOfty ALFRED A. ALOVIS 228 Nottingham Street, Springfield Luigi ' . . . Art Club . . . tenor ... a friend indeed . . . pizza pie ... A mustache and a big wide smile . . . BARBARA F. AUDETTE 35 Silver Street, West Springfield Barb . . . songwriter . . . forever WESTEK . . . That ' s a joke . . . Mr. Merrill ' s Secretary . . . hard worker . . . MARJORIE A. BOLDWAY 205 Allyn Street, Holyoke Fun loving . . . easy-going disposition . . . frat pins on her sweaters . . . clean white sneakers . . . JOAN E. BOURBEAU 341 Whitney Avenue, Holyoke Joanie . . . West Point . . . glamour with a tomboy streak . . . Dottie ' s helper . . . Vanilla ice cream . . . publicity! . . . ROBERT E. BRINKMAN 62 South Maple Street, Westfield Lover . . . bow ties . . . Irish tenor . . . Want a ride downstreet? . . . tries hard, anyhow . . . MARIE M. BUCKLEY 26 Boulevard Street, W. Springfield Buckey . . . helpful . . . sweaters . . . Sis . . . big brown eyes . . . true pal . . . ELIZABETH A. CARROLL 51 Taylor Street, Holyoke Betty . . . singing a lullaby . . . song of the birds . . . Beautician . . . dependent . . . True Romance maga- zines . . . PATRICIA A. CLAVIN 134 Ryan Street, New Bedford Pat . . . mischief with an understanding heart . . . agreeable . . . that laugh! . . . Janie ' s left hand . . . FE CORRIDAN 57 Tremont Street, Chicopee Tango . . . beauty with a searching heart . . . picnics . . . torch song at midnight . . . fashions . . . forgetful . . . RALPH CRAIG 164 Fairfield Avenue, Easthampton IGO . . . retired Four Ace . . . NO MORE MUS- TACHE . . . Don, did you hear ...? ... dark blue suit and bow tie . . . Le Musique . . . LOUIS C. CRAWFORD West Main Street, Russell Politician ... I like Ike . . . fast fingers on that ole piano . . . new car- . . . capable . . . class cutter . . . JOANNE E. CASTLES 64 Marion Road, Scituate JoJo ... an imp making faces at life . . . W.A.A. . . . poised and trim . . . pride of the White Team . . . Boston! . . . EDWARD W. DION 41 Borvine Street, Holyoke Bach and Puccini . . . sentiment with a wisecrack . . . Remember the deadline! . . . intelligence ... a man of distinction . . . Well, in my day ... JOSEPH F. DION, JR. 71 Walnut Street, Holyoke Joe D. . . . Classics . . . sardines!!! . . . that orange locker . . . generous . . . always a full car load going home . . . EVANGELINE ' DOUNELIS 20 Hazel Street, Salem Van . . . efficient elf . . . Christmas shepherd . . . deter- mination cloaked in humor . . . Kitchen girl with Miss Tobey ... a real friend . . . 49 BARBARA FITZGERALD 94 Whittier Street, Springfield Fitzie . . . freckles . . . intriguing voice . . . MARGARET FITZSIMMONS 45 Calumet Road, Holyoke One half of the team ... log carrier at Christmas . . . kitten, chasing a leaf . . . Charleston dancer . . . MARY FITZSIMMONS 45 Calumet Road, Holyoke The other half . . . square dance fan . . . carries half the log, too . . . china doll in gingham ... so tiny, so effective LOUISE FORREST 24 Western Avenue, Hull Mona Lisa in her teens . . . Art Club . . . shiny eyes . . . sentimentalist . . . firm hands on life . . . Gee! . . . IRENE GIETEK 5 Edgewood Avenue, Westfield Jerry ' s . . . Peggy ' s pal . . . soap and water siren . . . cute blonde . . . makes Christmas cards . . . quiet . . . EDWIN HARRINGTON 172 Holyoke Road, Westfield What ' s this? . . . math major . . . sarcastic Sam . . . small boy strutting his first long pants (from Eaton ' s, of course!) . . . grape soda . . . DOROTHY E. HAYS 1476 Riverdale Street, W. Springfield Dottie . . . We got a meetin ' ... mad driver . . . youth meeting life on its own terms ... a Chevy . . . petite . . . JANET M. HEATH Main Street, Huntington Politician . . . neat . . . shades of blonde! . . . sporty dresser . . . Huntington High forever! . . . GEORGE HINES 3 Taunton Avenue, Rockland Courtly . . . energy plus . . . sporting trophies and pinups . . . dimples . . . boy next door . . . flirtations . . . JANE HOGAN 71 Franklin Street, Westfield Cheerleader . . . forever Commuters . . . friend to all . . . snorts when she laughs . . . mad driver . . . Rec room housekeeper . . . HELEN V. HOWES 24 Mayo Avenue, Needham Dark hair and eyes . . . rosy complexion . . . helpful . . . deeds, not words . . . unexpected sense of humor . . . THOMAS E. HURST 51 Southwick Street, Chicopee Blue jeans or washables? . . . hometown boy with a party line . . . pro . . . always makes gossip columns . . . always a nice romance . . . MARIE KANE 37 John Street, Holyoke Ophelia . . . Joanie ' s shadow . . . Scribble Sheet . . . peppy . . . ALYCE M. KELLEY 25 Stewart Street, Chicopee Falls Slender . . . Any comments, Miss Kelley? . . . Shine? . . . DONALD L. LANDRY 765 Main Street, Springfield Don . . . retired Four Ace . . . refugee from the routine . . . always knitted ties — solid ones, that is . . . You hate me! . . . BARBARA J. LASH 20 Johnson Street, Springfield B. J. . . . always an outside interest . . . sweet and neat . . . retired majorette . . . MARGARET MARTIN 60 Lindberg Boulevard, Westfield Peggy . . . shy . . . sincere . . . See if we can have a party . . . slim and trim . . . Irish colleen . . . SO LOIS MATHESON 12 Tule Avenue, Somerville Baby-sitter . . . Money Mad Matheson . . . quiet charm . . . wit . . . Harvest ' starter . . . Did you sign up yet? . . . veep . . . ANN MELBERG 394 Middle Street, Ludlow Invitation to romance . . . willing worker . . . maestress of song . . . clever and imaginative fingers . . . Betty coed personified . . . JEREMIAH MORIARTY 8 Belmont Avenue , Westfield Jerry . . . changing moods . . . math fiend . . . blue cards galore . . . Pat ' s new friend . . . willing to work . . . BEVERLY MULVILLE 12 St. Dennis Street, Westfield Everybody ' s helper . . . sad, blue eyes . . . Rec room inhabitant . . . conscientious ... so small . . . good sport . . . JOSEPH J. O ' CONNOR Princeton Street, Westfield Barb . . . our President . . . All-American . . . ambition with its lighter side . . . History major . . . MARY O ' DONNELL 195 Essex Street, Holyoke Always late . . . Observations . . . wistful little voice . . . CONSTANCE PAGE 384 Dwight Street, Holyoke Connie . . . Fitzie ' s side-kick . . . Quiet, but nice . . . ANNETTE PENNA 207 White Street, Springfield Tosh . . . fire and tenderness . . . tinkling tunes . . . Spanish eyes . . . our new secretary . . . Opera lover . . . JAMES PITONIAK City View Road, Westfield Jim . . . homespun appeal . . . the hunter . . . enjoys our suppers . . . those questions! . . . ROY R. RABIDEAU 15 Prospect Street, Easthampton A boy will be a boy . . . Johnnie Ray . . . those haircuts . . . loves them and leaves them . . . sweater boy . . . MARY ELLEN SCHWARZ New but nice . . . Art Club supporter . . . nice long hair . . . always willing to help . . . reporter for Classics . . . MARIEL SHEEHAN 23 O ' Connor Avenue, Holyoke WESTEK Mailman . . . tall and stately . . . favorite color green? . . . ticket agent . . . hilarious side com- ments . . . MARJORIE SIMS 139 Melrose Avenue, Needham Our Bank of America . . . Shine for only 10 . . •. always cheerful . . . boy shepherd . . . JOSEPHINE STRUZIAK 19 Reed Avenue, Chicopee Falls First of the three . . . polka girl . . . instigator . . . lovely low voice . . . PATRICIA TOOMEY 264 Grove Street, Chicopee Falls Second of the three . . . talkative . . . quick to laugh . . . MARGARET WIDLUND 29 Reed Avenue, Chicopee Falls- And last of the three . . . carbon copy . . . sensitive profile . . . gym teacher in the making? . . . DUANE WYMAN Birch Hill, Blandford Caveman . . . You going . . . jam session . . . willing to help . . . 51 52 SOPKOmORE DIRECTORy ELINOR F. BAKER 55 Catherine Street, Willimansett C ' mon, Faith . . . tall and graceful . . . neat and well groomed . . . bowling champ . . . insatiable curiosity . . . everyone ' s friend . . . loquacious . . . sunny disposition . . . Irish wit plus . . . Tonight ' s the night . . . WILLIAM C. BARNES I 10 Colonial Pine Acres, Westfield Cartoonist . . . locker room inhabitant . . . handball . . . conscientious . . . good natured . . . rather serious . . . ALICE J. BELISLE 529 Broadway, Chicopee Falls Did you hear? . . . more troubles . . . blonde hair . . . Beware! . . . For every desk there ' s a warped floorboard . . . card shark . . . ATRICIA A. BOND 21 Adams Street, Revere Red hair . . . loves to ski . . . coffee . . . Midnight howl . . . Listen to this, kids! . . . P. A. B. LEO C. CARNEY 103 Bay Road, Hadley Oh, those Hamp weekends! . . . happy man . . . agreeable . . . class secretary . . . library squatter . . . he ' ll get there . . . carefree ... so tired on Mondays . . . LAURETT L. CHAFFEE 87 Quincy Street, Springfield Loves to jitterbug . . . AIC you too! . . . twinkle in her eye ... so tired . . . Back on the diet . . . thoughtful . . . why pick your feet up when you can drag them along??? FAITH J. CURRAN 749 Dwight Street, Holyoke Really? . . . never a dull moment . . . I ' m losing my mind! . . . Let ' s go to the ' rec ' room, kids ... a true friend to all . . . always willing to lend a helping hand . . . Something nice is going to happen today! . . . JOSEPH DALY 44 Westminster Street, Springfield Hazard of the highways . . . Duke Daly . . . summer resi- dence — Hampton Beach . . . Wanted — ride to Westfield around eight o ' clock every morning. . . . neat dresser . . . Wow! What socks!!! SYLVIA DALZELL 90 James Street, New Bedford Panda bear . . . Chloe . . . Dear Doctor . . . Wait ' ll I tell you! . . . New Bedford postmark ... I just got up . . . always on the go . . . ELAINE E. DESMOND Congamond Road, Southwick Dezzy . . . Beebee! ... my poor poetic soul . . . My diet! . . . open house for week-enders . . . Connie ' s pal . . . JOHN E. DONOGHUE I Laurel Terrace, Woronoco Quiet . . . willing to help . . . that red hair . . . colorfu: sweaters . . . dry humor . . . agile mind . . . thoughtful . . . nice to know . . . JAMES J. DOWD 10 Harrison Avenue, Westfield Crew cut . . . smilin ' . . . always a new interest . . . better late than never . . . sooooo much of that Irish spirit . . . our hospital orderly . . . MARION ANN ELLIOT 55 West Main Street, Georgetown Reserved . . . hard worker . . . oh, those weekends! . . . Art Club today . . . quiet . . . Oh, really, gosh! I didn ' t know that . . . ROBERT A. FARR 58 Newton Street, Holyoke That hair! . . . cartoons . . . sports-minded . . . High Noon! . . . dormitory? . . . Am I on the right bus, sir? . . . will succeed . . . 53 GERALD F. FOLEY 189 Broadway, Chicopee Falls Hi, gang! . . . mischievous . . . flashy dresser . . . grey flannel suit . . . comic . . . tall and good looking . . . JOHN FRANGENES 154 Bridge Street, Holyoke Speak up, boy . . . sharp clothes . . . that Y.M.C.A. personality . . . Veep . . . campboy . . . Mr. Anthony . . . Ireland grows roses . . . always a smile . . . GEORGE FREEMAN 159 Franklin Street, Westfield Kindness in person . . . forever Science Club . . . ask a woman . . . generous . . . ready smile . . . always happy and carefree . . . RICHARD P. GROVER 131 Chestnut Street, W. Springfield Man of decisions . . . another new car — same rider . . . zest for fun . . . always ready to help . . . runs the West- side-Holyoke expressway . . . BARBARA GOUGH I I Sherman Street, Westfield Oh, feathers! . . . our champ . . . definite opinions . . . overnight visitors . . . How are the cuff links? earnest student . . . full of fun . . . pogo sticks . . . ROSEMARY F. HALLINAN I 17 Northwood Street, Chicopee Falls Hi, kids! . . . curly tresses . . . vivacious . . . perpetual motion . . . cute grin . . . trustworthy friend . . . beautiful complexion . . any mail??? CORNILIA HAMBLIN Marston Mills Connie . . . Cape Queen . . . Boola Boola! . . . Carmon . . . dream world . . . Vite! Vite! Mon Petite! THOMAS HEALEY 33 Pochassic Street, Westfield Frat brother . . . personality plus . . . Romeo . . . bow ties . . . friendly . . . Westfield smoothies . . . neat dresser . . . LEON J. KACZMAN 19 State Street, Westfield Reliable . . . golt . . . casual . . . one of the gang . . . a sincere friend . . . ELLEN MARIE KANE St. James Avenue, Westfield Heap big brain . . . giggles . . . soft spoken . . . what, another cold! . . . dimples . . . thoughtful . . . sweet . . . RICHARD A. LAMITIE 88 Riverside Drive, Westfield History whiz . . . talk about ice! . . . those eyes . . . quite a jokester . . . great talker . . . women hater??? NORMA LENVILLE 80 Groveland Street, Springfield Newman Club . . . new car . . . telephone booth gremlin . . . Art Club windows . . . records and more records . . . RAYMOND LUSSIER 12 Hill Avenue, Easthampton Normal curve crasher . . . not exactly quiet . . . Boston weekends . . . nice to know . . . happy and carefree . . . MARILYN E. MacKAY Cold Hill Drive, Granby Songs for sale . . . Blue Moon . . . where ' s my head??? . . . I ' ve got you under my skin . . . Colgate Produce . . . PATRICIA MANNING I 203 Longmeadow Street, Longmeadow American Lit — confusion . . . my resolutions . . . Pitts- field ... I ate it . . . forever poetry! . . . rival — Uncle Sam . . . ROMONA L MEAGHER 498 Coggishall Street, Fall River Short and sweet . . . such an accent . . . tennis fiend . . . love and hate days ... I like you, you ' re nice! JACK L MOLTENBREY 19 Mill Street, Westfield Tennis, anyone? . . . Maine . . . shutterbug . . . tall and athletic . . . happy go lucky . . . 54 FRANCIS P. MORIARTY 26 Holland Avenue, Westfield Clothes conscious . . . wavy hair . . . refreshments . . . bursting with ambition . . . very sociable . . . efficient . . . full of fun . . . CAROL J. OTIS 12 Clark Street, Westfield Charm and ability . . . ready for fun . . . our Christmas star . . . gracious and gay . . . likeable . . . what a smile! SUSAN M. PADDEN 324 Sargeant Street, Holyoke Sister . . . long red hair . . . I ' ll get the car. . . . nice clothes . . . steady beau . . . police headquarters . . . PATRICIA A. PEPIN 14 McKinley Avenue, Easthampton Small and cute . . . quick with a response . . . Haven ' t got a thing to wear! . . . vim and vigor . . . bangs . . . Ike ' s private secretary ... A. I. C. ' s little dividend . . . Come on to my house! . . . LINDA C. PIERGIOVANNI Huntington Street, Chester You owe $10! ... a lady . . . shiny black hair . . . sterling friend . . . nice dresser ... I like Ike, too!!! . . . Please shut the radio off when you leave. . . . JOYCE E. PLATT Littleville, Huntington Helpful spirit . . . intellectual conversation . . . Let ' s go to the movies . . . youngest member of our merry mad house . . . blonde hair, blue eyes . . . JOYCE B. RYLAND 204 Elm Street, East Longmeadow Pleasant smile . . . capable . . . twinkle toes ... of Southern origin . . . JACQUELINE M. SLEEPER 392 Suffield Street, Agawam John . . . whispers and giggles . . . This situation can ' t last! . . . what diet . . . cherry pie . . . EDWARD V. SMITH 556 White Street, Springfield Snuffy . . . responsible . . . efficient . . . zest for fun . . . know thy good jokes . . . Men are Men . . . oh, that car! . . . JOAN ST. LAWRENCE 33 Laurel Street, Northampton Twelve more days . . . gift of gab . . . happy go lucky . . . Anchors Away ... . argyle socks . . . Northamp- tonite . . . JOHN TUCKER 19 Ashley Street, Westfield Our proud papa ... if only we had a dean ' s list . . . true gentleman ... all this and a job, too . . . WILLIAM J. VanHEYNIGAN 18 Grant Street, Westfield Flashy sweaters . . . one of the links . . . History is a snap! . . . nice voice . . . JOAN M. VOYIK I 532 Westfield Street, W. Springfield Gee ! . . . I ' m croakin ' ! . . . bridge player . . . danger- ous hair dryer . . . can you sing a duet . . . nice clothes . . . Maher ' s forever . . . ELIZABETH ANN WEINLE I I Elmhurst Avenue, Westfield Sharp car . . . musical . . . tactful . . . school spirit . . . knit one, purl two . . . That ' s a tongue twister! . . . cold hands, warm heart . . . 55 56 fMSHIMIl DIRfCTOfiy DOLORES BANDZUL 15 Bangor Street, Springfield Always game for anything . . . snapping eyes . . . cute grin . . . spur of the moment gal . . . JOAN BASILE 60 Norwood Street, Springfield Ship ' n Shore blouses . . . Oh, heavens! . . . always ready with a smile . . . smart gal . . . NOREEN BEGLEY 5 Ellis Street, Westfield Ever ready grin . . . good things come in small packages . . . early for every class . . . ELEANOR BLAINE 10 Dublin Street, Chicopee Sweet music from those keys . . . What difference does it make? . . . one of the quiet ones . . . high IQ . . . MARGARET BRESNAHAN 40 Morgan Street, Holyoke Bressie . . . remember the dorm nights? . . . good sport . . . loves gym un Friday morn . . . LAURA CHAPLA I 182 Montgomery Street, Williman ett Contagious laugh . . . irons in the fire . . . bright «yes . . . please . . . one of the Campused Queens . . . parties . . . ELAINE CHILD 47 RFchelieu Street, Chicopee Falls E. C. . . . those lazy days . . . Who eats breakfast, anyway? . . . coffee and a cigarette . . . another Queen . . . parties . . . CAROL COSTIGAN I 35 West Alvord Street, Springfield Minnie . . . Say, there . . . those gestures and that eye . . . bridge fiend . . . FRANCIS CZELUZNIAK 14 Charles Street, Chicopee Falls Corky . . . Hi, gang! . . . hoopster . . . Cook the beans, the kids don ' t eat them . . . ROLAND DAMON 35 Orange Street, Westfield Man with a push . . . Ruthie . . . first semester English classes . . . class representative . . . GAIL DUDLEY 24 Taylor Street, Holyoke Quiet and sweet . . . those English classes . . . stunts in gym . . . eyes crinkle when she laughs . . . CAROL FELSBURG 32 Freeman Terrace, Springfield Cariolie . . . always food in her room . . . tennis partner . . . one of our intelligent girls . . . JAMES GILLIGAN Oak Street, Holyoke Those exciting art classes . . . strong, silent type . . . sense of humor . . . typical college man . . . JOAN GORECKI 79 Elm Street, Holyoke Sunny side up . . . class suppers . . . interested in every- thing . . . another bridge fiend . . . cute . . . WALTER HAGEN 68 Mountain View Street, Westfield Hage . . . pipe once in a while . . . swell sport . . . game for anything . . . likes tobogganing . . . JOSEPH HANCOCK 17 McKinley Terrace, Westfield Friendly man . . . ready, willin ' and able ... his own little heap . . . terrific smile and humor . . . Spike . . . JACK HIBERT 57 Orange Street, Westfield One of our married men . . . enjoys art immensely . . . sense of humor . . . cigarette between classes . . . Mary . . . MAUREEN HURLEY 164 Sargeant Street, Holyoke Pike ' s basketball player . . . Kandy Kid . . . always loyal to Holyoke . . . Let ' s have a coke! .• . . Moe . . . parties . . . PAULINE KIELB 388 Chicopee Street, Willimansett Kielbie . . . top bunk — thump . . . those early morning gay moods . . . third Queen . . . Sot a pair of scissors? . . . parties . . . 57 JEAN LABBE 1 07 Woodmont Street, West Springfield Basketball whiz . . . good looks and brains . . . cigarette and a coke . . . willing to try anything . . . parties . . . LAWRENCE LATOUR 92 Florence Street, Springfield Larry . . . good sport in everything . . . has a ring on his left hand . . . our man for class president . . . papers . . . FRANCES LIATSOS Short and sweet . . . another intelligent one . . . that long dark hair . . . always ready with a smile . . . JEAN MacDONALD I I Somerset Street, Springfield Tennis, anyone? . . . Amy and Ray Bolger . . . short . . . sense of humor . . . ROBERT MAHAR 9 Central Street, Westfield That was ' B. D. ' ... always ready with a laugh . . . English his favorite subject . . . ROY MESSENGER 79 Springfield Street, Springfield Trusty beach wagon . . . helping hand . . . freshman class chauffeur . . . enjoys English . . . CLARA MILLER Huvey Hill Road, Munson Tessie . . . bubbling over . . . quick laugh . . . those supper hours at the dorm . . . ROBERT MURPHY 142 Belcher Street, Chicopee Falls Murph . . . turtlenecks . . . Nuts! . . . always ready for a faugh . . . enjoys parties . . . CAROL NAUGHTON 52 Day Avenue, Westfield Cheerleader . . . red hair . . . good looks and intelli- gence plus . . . quick smile . . . RALPH PASOUALINI 14 Roy Street, Springfield Alter Natus . . . The Thirteenth Man . . . hoopster . . . enjoys English . . . ROBERT PICKNALLY 590 White Street, Springfield Math his favorite class . . . quiet, but there . . . com- muter . . . Bob . . . PAULA PILKINGTON Bray Road, Shelburne Falls Plays a sweet piano . . . dark and pretty . . . intelligent and witty . . . Christmas window . . . MARY CAROL ROBERTS 282 Franklin Street, Holyoke A letter or two every week . . . Positively . . . cheer- leader . . . sense of humor . . . likes fruit . . . parties . . . JOSEPH RODGERS 21 Pond Street, Lynn Buddy ... I know, I know! . . . ladies man . . . that convertible . . . plane spotter . . . Bill ' s big brother . . . ROBERT SAWYER 5 Leonard Street, Westfield Easy smile, quick laugh . . . good sport . . . man with a cane . . . remember our class suppers . . . NOREEN SCHWARZ 4 K Street, Turners Falls Brain in Math . . . Cut it out! . . . helping hand . . . quiet . . . cute smile . . . Christmas window . . . RHEA SHULDA 63 Fourth Street, Turners Falls I don ' t care! . . . cigarette anytime . . . another intelli- gent one . . . rooms on the Pike . . . BARBARA SMUSZ 23 Pearl Street, Chicopee Barb . . . nice clothes . . . Think you ' re a smart cookie, eh? . . . cashmere sweaters . . . BARBARA VESTER Allen Street, Hampden Handy with a brush in art . . . car of her own . . . com- muter . . . cheerleader . . . BARBARA WHITE 26 Davenport Street, Chicopee Barb ... a touch of red . . . Oh, STOP it! . . . always ready for a laugh . . . those bowling blues . . . parties . . . ADELL WILLIAMS 2826 Washington Street, Boston A letter every day . . . new at knitting . . . corner room on the Pike . . . frequent packages . . . 58 HK H ' jjj L ' I BE -  • - ■ ' .fi Cl lSS HISTORY 1949 Sept. 12 Ninety bewildered Freshmen greeted in social room . . . largest class on record . . . registration . . . math tests in room 118 ... busses to Stanley Park for lunch . . . name tags for all . . . Sept. 20 Initiation for girls . . . half man and half woman theme . . . pails and brooms . . . candy for upper classmen . . . tea bags . . . Oh, that cigar . . . lucky boys . . . Sept. 22 Let ' s Get Acquainted Party . . . end of initiation ... a day sooner than expected . . . Kelly vs. the amoeba . . . our first receiving line . . . the Court of Injustice . . . Oct. 14 Sadie Hawkins Dance sponsored by Dickinson Hall ... at Westfield Women ' s Club . . . cute deco- rations . . . Oct. 21 Hampden County Teachers ' Convention . . . We re YOU there??? Oct. 28 Halloween Party . . . square dancing . . . cider and doughnuts . . . dungarees . . . games . . . fun for all . . . Nov. 3 Science Club Supper . . . ham . . . rec-room decorated . . . colored slides after . . . dishes . . . dishes . . . dishes . . . Nov. 16 Great Love Scenes from Shakespeare . . . presented by Cobleighs . . . Nov. 23 Thanksgiving vacation . . . poor battle-fatigued Freshmen get much needed rest . . . Dec. 2 Christmas Ball at the Sheraton . . . formal . . . Christmas tree . . . cotton snowmen for the tables . . . Russ Hamilton ' s Orchestra . . . Dec. I I Dickinson Hall Christmas Party . . . The Night Before Christmas . . . Dec. 14 Christmas Banquet . . . turkey . . . semi-formal . . . held at the Second Congregational Church . . . catered by Nardi . . . Petit Noel — Cantata at college . . . job well done . . . Dec. 15 Beginning of Christmas vacation . . . Merry Christmas, everyone . . . See you next year!!! 1950 Jan. 3 School reopens after wonderful vacation . . . Jan. 16 Exams begin . . . blank expressions . . . blank minds . . . blank papers . . . Feb. 16 Tekoa Card Party . . . table prizes . . . floral notes and brushes . . . very lucky faculty . . . door prizes, too . . . Feb. 17 Interclass Dance . . . held at College Auditorium . . . informal . . . our decorations made a hit . . . clowns and merry-go-rounds . . . circus atmosphere . . . Apr. 12 Basketball Supper . . . big success ... I will NOT do any dishes!!! ... we learned the hard way . . . Apr. 13 Art Club Fashion Show . . . theme — Centennial Summer . . . Carol B., Flo G., Elaine T., Marilyn S., and the Coonan twins represent our class with style . . . Apr. 18 Cinderella Ball . . . Chalet in West Springfield . . . sponsored by our class . . . very successful ... we made a profit . . . Jean H. crowned queen . . . Apr. 27 Meet Arizona . . . held at Westfield High School . . . very successful . . . Mrs. Seymour, Dr. Lammers, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace deserve well-earned praise . . . Westfield finally met Arizona . . . May I 7 Our first May Day . . . Pat Shea as queen . . . Betty M., Judy A., and Rita S. represented our class . . . picnic on the lawn after . . . square dancing . . . western regalia . . . the spirit of May presides . . . May 18 Freshmen Picnic for big sisters and brothers . . . held at Camp John . . . rain, rain, go away . . . baseball and dancing . . . May 24 Exams again . . . old timers now . . . May 26 Student Council Prom . . . formal . . . Sheraton Hotel . . . Springfield College Band . . . Cap and Gown theme . . . well attended . . . June I Class Night Banquet . . . Senior play . . . catered by Nardi . . . class song competition . . . Sophs win . . . June 2 Class Day . . . caps and gowns . . . planting of the ivy . . . hoop rolling . . . Tekoa distributed . . . Seniors a little sad . . . our song in the garden made a hit . . . remember??? June 4 Seniors graduate . . . address by Dr. Lloyd Young . . . selections by the Glee Club . . . tears of joy and sadness . . . Good-bye, Seniors . . . We ' re Sophomores now!!! 60 1950 Sept. I I Smiling Sophomores greet a new year . . . registration . . . many new Freshmen welcomed . . . some old friends missing . . . Sept. 13 Plans made to initiate Freshmen ... all in fun, of course . . . Sept. 19 Initiation begins . . . boys in on fun this year . . . Blackout . . . What was that other word??? Sept. 21 Get Acquainted Party . . . held at college . . . Sandy S. and Betty M. do the Charleston ... off with their heads . . . Was that a mask, Barb H.? . . . riotous success . . . Hokey-Pokey dance . . . Oct. 7 Food concession in full swing, now . . . hot coffee, sandwiches, and doughnuts . . . shrimp cocktail coming soon . . . Oct. I I Campus Capers . . . college auditorium . . . those Yale boys . . . dancing with balloons and potatoes . . . boys, too, occasionally . . . Carolyn Donais — soloist . . . well attended . . . Oct. 20 Hampden County Teachers ' Convention ... all present and accounted for??? Oct. 27 Halloween Party . . . college auditorium . . . cider and doughnuts . . . men from Springfield College brighten up the evening . . . dancing and games . . . fun for all . . . Oct. 30 Ned Bowler leaves school . . . Anchors Aweigh . . . Nov. 16 Art Club Fashion Show . . . college auditorium . . . theme — Fan-see . . . Flo G., Marilyn S., Elaine T., Carol B., the Coonans, and Jean H. do a grand job . . . very poised young ladies . . . fall and winter fashions featured for a change . . . Nov. 21 Turkey Trot . . . Hotel Westfield, Flamingo Room . . . M. A. A. — W. A. A. sponsored . . . music by the Three D ' s . . . crowds on the dance floor . . . Nov. 22 Thanksgiving vacation begins . . . Dec. 8 Christmas Ball . . . Hotel Roger Smith . . . velvet and glitter . . . Carol Bergman wins free ticket for best poster . . . Dec. 14 Christmas Banquet . . . Dickinson Hall . . . Glee Club entertains afterward at Women ' s Club . . . Dec. 15 School closes for Christmas vacation . . . rest needed by all hard-working Sophomores . . . 1951 Jan. 2 School reopens after the pause that refreshes . . . Jan. 15 Mid-year exams ' . . . midnight oil is burned again ... all A ' s for us . . . Jean H. transfers . . . Jan. 19 Interclass Dance ... informal .. . Feb. 15 Tekoa Card Party . . . collge auditorium . . . door prizes . . . cookies and punch . . . well attended . . . Feb. 23 School closes for winter vacation . . . Mar. 5 School reopens . . . eve ryone thinking of June 2 . . . Mar. 28 Basketball Supper . . . congratulations to the Blue Team . . . Chicken a la King . . . songs . . . entertainment . . . Slaughter by Bernice . . . Apr. 6 Freshman Ball . . . Hotel Roger Smith . . . Mary Kane displays her regal charms and is crowned queen . . . Apr. 9 Dorm Picnic . . . Canal . . . singing by the fire . . . memorable night . . . Apr. 26 Elections held for Junior year . . . Dick G., Joe C, Connie B., Phyl M. — the Winnahs . . . Apr. 27 School closes for Spring vacation . . . June 2 approaches . . . May 7 School reopens . . . only a few more weeks now . . . May 15 Senior-Sophomore Picnic . . . held at Babbs . . . swimming, baseball, boating, roller-skating . . . hot dogs, see-saws, swings . . . faculty . . . marvelous time had by all . . . May 16 May Day . . . Barb Willey and Sandy Smith in the court . . . Mother Goose Characters all present with a Cinderella Queen — Grace Fitzgerald . . . picnic on the lawn afterwards . . . May 23 Exams begin . . . What ' s a neutron? . . . Lima beans in the Red River Valley? . . . May 3 I Class Night Banquet . . . Dickinson Hall . . . Traditional turkey served . . . formal . . . competitive songs . . . Seniors win . . . Senior skit at the auditorium after dinner . . . risque to say the least . . . songs on the steps . . . farewell to Professor Patterson . . . June I Class Day ... ivy ceremony . . . songs in the garden . . . moving up exercises . . . hoop rolling . . . Student Council Ball . . . Hotel Roger Smith — Roof Garden ... an enchanting evening to remember . . . a ceiling of stars . . . dancing in a mist . . . not rain . . . reception line . . . June 3 Graduation for Seniors . . . address by Governor Paul A. Dever . . . Glee Club selections . . . Good-bye to our big sisters and brothers, the grand friends we made . . . and now we follow in your footsteps . . . Sophisti- cated Sophomores we are no more? the Jolly Juniors we are ready to face the storm . . . Practice Teaching, here we come!! 61 1951 Sept. 10 At last we ' re upperclassmen at W. S. T. C. . . . big sisters and brothers warmly greet new additions to the school . . . picnic at Stanley Park . . . Won ' t someone please have another hot dog? . . . songs led by Jean H. . . . ball game . . . Where ' s the restoration committee? ... all set for another year . . . Sept. I I Junior registration . . . addition to the class — Al Hronis . . . some old faces missing . . . Dick Giovino, Madonna Riendo, and Moe Bowler . . . good luck, kids . . . Sept. I 7 Initiation . . . boys in on the fun this year . . . big sisters and brothers protect the poor defenseless Freshmen . . . red noses . . . pig tails . . . cotton stockings ... all in fun and good spirits ... of course . . . Sept. 20 Get Acquainted Party . . . The Judges of Distinction . . . George Hines ' command performance of the hokey-pokey . . . another year we greet the Freshmen ... all good sports . . . Oct. 4 First day of observations at the training school . . . What ' s a transcript? . . . Let ' s be professional . . . We had our fun — now it ' s all done . . . Oct. 5 a Fantasy . . . dorm dance . . . autumn leaves decorate the assembly hall . . . refreshments . . . Patsy Clavin emcee . . . balloon dance . . . fun for all . . . Oct. 10 Hayride — we thought . . . What happened to Phil M., Bernice S., Judy A., and Mary R.? . . . Oct. 17 Observations due . . . transcripts . . . Oh to be a Senior . . . Oct. 19 Hampden County Teachers ' Convention . . . Juniors present sporting their best professional behavior . . . tea for two ... I was there, Where were YOU?? . . . Oct. 26 Halloween Party . . . Cancelled we thought . . . held at last moment . . . treasure hunt . . . Juniors won . . . cider and doughnuts . . . dancing for all . . . decorations very nice ... A. I. C. invited . . . Nov. I First P.J. party . . . Charades . . . Coffeepot . . . refreshments — apples, cider, fudge, candy, donuts, Oh, my stomach . . . Chatter behind closed doors to the wee hours . . . Nov. 13 Al Dorval proud papa of twin girls . . . congratulations, Al! . . . Nov. 16 College Capers . . . dance at College auditorium . . . crystal ball . . . Carnival theme . . . booths . . . Nov. 21 Thanksgiving vacation begins . . . don ' t eat too much, kids . . . Nov. 26 School opens . . . training days are coming fast . . . We ' re in too deep to quit now . . . Dec. 7 Christmas Ball . . . Hotel Roger Smith . . . Gerry Lamothe . . . Snow men and Christmas trees for decorations . . . tinsel and glitter ... no worries tonight . . . Dec. 13 Christmas Banquet . . . Dickinson Hall . . . Cantata in Auditorium . . . praise to Mrs. Seymour for a job well done . . . Dec. 14 Vacation . . . tears abundant . . . Mary Kane and Barb Hatch leaving . . . We ' ll miss you, kids . . . Loads of luck ... so long for a while . . . 62 1952 Jan. 2 Jan. 21 Jan. 25 Jan. 29 Feb. I Feb. 2 Feb. 3 Feb. 21 Mar. 3 Mar. 26 Mar. 27 Mar. 28 Apr. I Apr. 4 Apr. 5 Apr. 25 May 5 May 14 May 27 May 28 June 5 June 6 June 6 Where ' s the nearest recruiting ' Be on Time . . . professional School opens . . . training approaches ... we had our fun . . . MTdyears . . . Seniors out of practice teaching . . . zero hour approaches Exams over . . . teaching assignments made . . . moans and groans . . station? . . . First pra ctice teaching day . . . seminar in training school library . . . shine . . . Winter Carnival begins . . . Micki and Neil our candidates for King and Queen . . . sponsored by the Commuters . . . basketball game called off . . . Vic Dance and Smorgasbord at college . . . Ball at Elks Home in Westfield ... a fine time had by all ... a tradition to uphold at Westfield . . . Vacation for Mid-winter begins . . . Back to the grind . . . First Training period nearly over . . . time DOES fly Junior Spaghetti Supper . . . Chef Rita Scalise . . . Delicious spaghetti . business discussed . . . Mrs. Seymour present . . . Tekoa Card Party . . . door prizes . . . spring decorations . . . Dutch Cake sale . . . First Training Period over . . . seasoned veterans look forward to a new assignment Basketball supper . . . W. A. A. . . . . held n rec room Tekoa . Elks Home in Westfield . a rainy day, but no matter successful dance . . . SOLD . . . Freshmen Ball . . . music by Dick Bennet ' s Orchestra A successful food sale . . . work for Tekoa . . . profit . Vacation time again . . . have fun everyone . . . School opens . . . the end of Junior year is in sight . . . May Day . . . Ellie Fitz is crowned Queen . . . Carol Smith and Micki maids of honor ... no music . . . We ' re sunk . . . Help . . . gypsies-theme . . . Little Brothers and Sisters give party at Stanley Park . . . hot dogs, soda . . . thanks for the memories . . . Training over . . . exams begin . . . Class Night Banquet . . . Juniors haunted by place-card-transcripts . . . cute idea, Micki . . . Standards: We should eat, DRINK, and be merry . . . Competition songs . . . Senior play . . . candlelight ceremony in caps and gowns on campus brings tears to our eyes . . . good-bye to a real class . . . Class day . . . Procession to the garden . . . Halls and ivy . . . new class President, Don Dion makes speech in garden — acceptance of cap and gown . . . realization that we are now the Seniors . . . hoop-rolling . . . the crowd disappears fast — off to summer adventure . . . Student Council Ball . . . strictly formal ... a grand finale to a wonderful year . . . Hotel Roger Smith . . . departing Seniors . . . rustle of gowns . . . farewell class of ' 52 . . . It ' s been swell knowing you . . . 63 1952 Sept. 15 Greetings, SENIORS . . . tans, scrubbed faces . . . gossip to catch up on . . . rec room smoke and chatter again . . . assembly at 9:30 A. M. . . . Freshmen welcomed . . . this is the last time for us . . . Mary Reardon now a Mrs. . . . C. Vail and K. Murray have diamonds . . . nostalgia of first day . . . math tests for Freshmen . . . Sept. I 6 First class meeting of the year . . . Don Dion president . . . money for Tekoa discussed . . . Sept. 17 Training for A division . . . There will be no days off from practice teaching . . . Sept. 23 Initiation begins . . . Air raid . . . top knots, real gym suits, paper bags . . . boys good sports this year . . . mother ' s old hat . . . rouge and lipstick . . . Sept. 25 Get Acquainted Party . . . auditorium . . . Gerry Foley . . . skits . . . reception line . . . different type program — The Lamp Went Out . . . refreshments and dancing . . . Oct. 3 First Vic Dance sponsored by the Senior Class . . . platters spin till late evening . . . cider and doughnuts . . . colored lattice work in the little gym . . . Oct. 8 First sign up sheet for West Springfield . . . Who ' s eager? . . . thirty names on the list . . . Let ' s be profes- sional. . . . Oct. 10 Ivy Spree . . . dorm dance . . . informal . . . held at Ivy House in West Springfield . . . first dance of year is a success . . . Oct. 14 Class meeting % . . . voting for Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities . . . Congratulations Marion Coach, Art Bertrand, and Bill Miller for a job well done . . . Oct. 17 Second Vic Dance . . . refreshments donated to us . . . many Seniors present make a successful dance . . . Oct. 22 Senior Supper . . . Don Dion, C. Vail and M. Zombick chairmen — organized the event . . . too much food . . . pot-luck supper . . . Mr. Kean and Mrs. Seymour are guests . . . after dinner speech on the theatre by Mr. Kean . . . adjournment to the Women ' s Club for The Curious Savage with Dr. Lammers . . . Oct. 24 Hampden County Teachers ' Convention . . . Oct. 3 I Halloween Party in school auditorium . . . Chet Symancyk emcee . . . dungarees and plaid shirts . . . races, relays, ducking for apples . . . good fun for all . . . Nov. 4 Congratulations to Mary Gawle . . . first in our class to sign a contract in Northampton . . . Eileen Hogan also received her diamond, today . . . good luck to you both . . . Nov. 7 First training period over and exams for B division . . . Plato, Socrates, Aristotle, and three aspirins, too . . . Nov. 10 Third Vic Dance in little gym . . •. training begins for B division . . . Nov. 13 Art Bertrand is a father again ... a girl . . . also today is first birthday for Al Dorval ' s twin girls . . . Nov. 15 Food sale for Tekoa . . . held at Rural Gas, Westfield . . . hard working committees make it successful . . . Nov. 26 Thanksgiving vacation ... don ' t eat too much turkey! .. . Dec. I School opens . . . Steve Sakaske returns a married man . . . good luck, Steve . . . Dec. 5 Senior Christmas Ball ... at Hotel Roger Smith . . . semi-formal . . . our last Christmas Ball . . . Dec. 18 Christmas Banquet at Dickinson Hall . . . our last banquet, too . . . Seniors sing well tonight . . . Cantata held after in school auditorium ... an outstanding performance this year . . . orchids to the Glee Club . . . many Seniors in cast: Flo Genovese, Barb Scott, Don Dion, Elinor Fitzgerald . . . Dec. 19 School closes for Christmas vacation . . . hope St. Nick is good to all of you . . . 64 1953 Jan. 5 Jan. 21 Jan. 26 School opens . . . 1953 — the big year to close a chapter in our lives ond open the future . . . Phyllis Mineo returns with a diamond . . . End of practice teaching . . . exams over . . . Juniors are welcome to our places . . . have fun, kids!!! Second semester begins . . . What a schedule — are they kidding?? . . . Our class is together again for the rest of the year . . . Feb. 2 Rita Scalisei alias Diamond Lil, as of today . . . the biggest diamond yet dazzles the class of 53 . . . Congratulations!!! Feb. 6-8 Winter Carnival sponsored by the Commuters ' Club . . . Neil Pepin and Elinor Fitzgerald are our candidates for King and Queen . . . basketball game and smorgasbord . . . Ball held at Elks ' Home . . . Henry Healy and Louise Forest crowned king and queen . . . Feb. 18 Tekoa Card Party . . . spring flowers made by Millie Z. decorate auditorium . . . well attended . . . table prizes and door prizes . . . well planned, Marion Coach . . . Feb. 20 Seniors receive caps and gowns from Mrs. Berry today . . . Senior edition of WESTEK out today . . . Winter vacation begins ... we certainly need a vacation . . . see you in a week . . . Mar. 2 School opens . . . back to the books . . . Cae Neary back again . . . Mar. 6 Senior Cap and Sown Assembly ... a touch of sadness . . . skits portraying our class history with a narrative poem written by Millie Z . . . narrator — Don Dion . . . Mar. 31 Basketball Supper . . . held at Dickinson Hall . . . smorgasbord in the dining room . . . Congratulations, winning team!!! Apr. 10 Dickinson Hall Dance . . . held at Ivy House . . . well attended . . . soft lights and sweet music . . . Apr. 24 Spring vacation begins . . . o ur last ... it won ' t be long now . . . April 25 Carolyn Vail now Mrs. Vandall . . . best of luck to you . . . May 4 School opens .. .this is the last lap .. . May 8 Freshmen Ball . . . held at Elks Home in Westfield . . . semi-formal ... all had fun . . . May 13 May Day . . . Senior beauties include last year ' s queen — Elinor Fitzgerald . . . colorful costumes . . . spring is officially here . . . June 4 Class Night Banquet . . . held at Dickinson Hall . . . catered by Nardi and Nardi . . . competitive songs . . . candlelight ceremony on the campus . . . June 5 Class Day . . . assembly . . . garden ceremony . . . hoop rolling . . . tears of joy and sadness . . . June 5 Student Council Prom . . . Hotel Roger Smith ... a farewell ball . . . formal . . . June 6 Senior Class Banquet . . . our last party together . . . reminiscence . . . another fond memory to carry away with us . . . June 7 Graduation . . . held at Stanley Park ... we made it! . . . the end of our journey at Westfield . . . we ' ll never forget our days here . . . Ave Atque Vale. MILDRED ZOMBICK 65 66 CLASS WILL e, the Class of 1953, apparently being of sound mind but full realizing the uncertainty of our future in the field and possessing a felt need, deem it necessary to hereby draw up our last will and testa- ment. We hereby bequeath the following: To: PRESIDENT SCANLON: Our admiration for your abundant patience and the hope that the new col- lege will enjoy the benefits of your leadership. MISS BAYLESS: Many students adept in the art of the sashay and a basketball team of girls 5 ' II and over. MRS. BERRY: All our old glossies to do with them what she will. N. B. The janitors will not allow bon- fires in the building. MR. CONLIN: Students appreciative of the after- noon tea. DR. CORRIDAN: The list of our I. Q. ' s and a room filled with blackboards to cover with columns of figures for tests and measurements. MR. DONAVAN: A class of Freshmen who know a participle from a gerund — and the regret that we did not meet you sooner. MISS EVELETH: A first edition of the volume Bet- ter Late Than Never written by 23 members of the Class of 53 . DR. GENUA: A warm welcome and the hope that you find Westfield as enjoyable as we have. MR. KEAN: A year ' s supply of tomorrow ' s news- papers today, and for his students, note paper with eight inch margins. DR. LAMMERS: Our own Oscar for her spark- ling performance as Mrs. Savage . MR. MERRILL: A sum sufficient for the purchase of a box of crackerjacks and the assurance that your nieces and nephews will long remember your wise counsels. MISS ROLAND: A bouquet of fresh flowers to be placed on your desk daily for the next year. MRS. SEYMOUR: Our gratitude for your guidance through four hazardous years. MISS TOBEY: The royalties received from the book How to Feed Ninety Starving Girls Cheaply . MRS. WALLACE: A round trip ticket to the des- tination of her choice. MR. WELCH: A group of students who know that newspaper clippings are not just a new kind of wall- paper. MRS. MEYERS: An extra phone for the use of the students. MISS SABOL: A map which tells the location of each student at all times. MR. NIMS: Our thanks for allowing us each to be principal for a day with the assurance that one day was enough. MISS BETTINGER: Trainees who speak better Eng- lish than the children they are teaching. MISS CHECKOWSKI: Applause for your fortitude in dealing with student teachers . MRS. COFFEY: A first grade which will survive the noise and shouts which arise from below. 67 MISS FULLER: A library of children s books to read at lunch duty MISS HEALD: A television set to watch the next inaugural in the classroom. MISS LESNIAK: A small museum to store her visual aids. MISS LUCIA: A fur muff to match that beautiful cape. MISS MAHER: Wishes for home runs and triple baggers for her favorite team. MISS MALLORY: Trainees who will absorb some of her excellent music lessons. MR. O ' SHEA: A paid vacation in which to rest after his first experience with student teachers . MISS WADE: Students who can in some way re- peat your class control. MISS WILLIAMS: A new math unit entitled How Do Eighteen Holes of Golf Affect Us in Our Daily Lives? . As individuals, we leave the following treasures : NANCY ALBEN: Her job as president of the ways and means to get a ride to Holyoke any day or night of the week. BARBARA ALLEN: Her skill at Twenty Ques- tions . JUDITH ALTREE: Her address to weekend dorm girls with late dates or the need for a home-cooked meal. CONSTANCE BAUSH: Her book on Feeding and Care of Room-mates to future occupants of room 307. MARY LOU BAYETTE: Her job as soloist with the Glee Club. CAROL BERGMAN: Her room with the view. BARBARA BERNACHE: Her pleasure at all things cheerful. ARTHUR BERTRAND: His thoughtfulness for all and his car keys for anyone needing a ride anywhere at any time. JOSEPH CEBULA: His membership in the Big Boys and his ability to inspire. MARION COACH: Her headaches to future edi- tors-in-chief of Tekoas. RITA COHEN: Her giggle, her alarm clock, and her inside information on next year ' s fashions. VIRGINIA COOKE: Her artistic ability and peanut butter sanwiches at the dorm. ANN COONAN: Her tennis prowess. PAULA COONAN: Her cheerfulness when we were all floundering. DONALD DION: The knack for starting a party and his energy at class meetings. ALFRED DORVAL: A gift of conversation and his title of family man . MARION EHLERS: Her calm and gentle manner. ROBERT ELSDEN: His new found knowledge as a father. LOUISA EWING: A beaver hat and the general directions to the Maine coast. BARBARA FEINBERG: Her oh so quiet voice. ELINOR FITZGERALD: Her title as class beauty and best wishes to this year ' s May Queen . MARY LOU GAWLE: Her record of first to sign a contract to a lucky Junior. FLORENCE GENOVESE: Lessons in the art of square dancing. GEORGE HAMEL: His soft hat to anyone who can stand it. MARY HIBERT: A standing welcome at the Hibert mansion for any homeless student. ALEXANDER HRONIS: Proof that one can shave in the dark. JEANNE HUGHES: The script of Flapper U with hopes that it will some day hit Broadway. JOHN KELLY: Leaves much to the regret of stu- dents and faculty. GLORIA LAMBERT: The secret of how to obtain money for the next W. A. A. President. MARION LATHROP: Her kneesox, Thursday nights at Shea ' s, and proof that athletics and femininity do mix. SHIRLEY LAUGHRAN: Example that the best is not always the biggest. IRENE LETELLIER: Evidence that Irish dancers are made, not born. MARJORIE LOUTH: Mr. Twillinger if anyone can find him. LORETTA MASTRANGELO: Hints on how to win friends and confuse superintendents. MARY ANN McKEOWN: Dry humor, and How Insomnia Can Be Made Profitable . CLAIRE McMAHON: The art of keeping her sanity while riding with Kelly and Cebula. MAUREEN MERRIMAN: Her informal conferences with Miss Lesniak. 68 RONALD MILLER: His four year membership in the Art Club. SUSANNA MILLER: Her supply of cartoons for the next captain of the ship . WILLIAM MILLER: His skill in knowing the answer before he has heard the question. PHYLLIS MINEO: Her weekends at the University go to the highest bidder. KATHLEEN MURRAY: Her poetry to future Wes- teks. KATHRYN NEARY: Her A. I. C. problems and summers at the Cape. BRUCE OLDERSHAW: His camera for lasting memories of class parties. NEIL PEPIN: Twenty reasons why he won ' t live in Southwick and his example of the well dressed col- lege Senior. MARY QUINLAN: Her smile when it is always wel- comed. WILLIAM ROGERS: His little black book with up to date phone numbers. JOSEPH RUDZIK: His reasons for living in West- field — anyone interested may contact him at his new address. STEPHEN SAKASKE: His genius for science and that booming voice. RITA SCALISE: Leaves a left handed glove . . . She only uses one. ROLAND SCHIRCH: Just leaves ... If you look fast, you can see him. BARBARA SCOTT: Those Yale weekends and plans for an apartment for five in Norwalk. BERNICE SEARS: Her secret of a rosy complexion — nightly walks from the Coffee Den to the Park- view. JAMES SLATTERY: His job as basketball manager to anyone who can find 25 hours in a day. CAROLINE SMITH: The presidency of I. R. C. and her place in the Queen ' s Court. CHESTER SYMANCYK: His undisputed title as boss of the gang to the next line. MARION TEBO: Some of her patience and all of her headaches as Class Treasurer. NANCY THAYER: Poise before a class to bewild- ered trainees. ELAINE TOMLIAN: Her willingness to work and her sweet manner. ELIZABETH TOWER: Her passion for history and her ability to receive A ' s in same. JOANNE TUCKER: Her strained vocal cords re- ceived during her four years ' service as cheeHeader. CAROLYN VAIL: Her teaching know-how and her many bridge games. WILLIAM WHALEN: His knack for asking more questions than one can possibly answer. MILDRED ZOMBICK: List of Taxi Cabs for all those in the Westfield area, and her paint brushes and palette to future artists. In witness whereof we hereto set our hand and seal and in the presence of three witnesses declare this to be our last will and testament on the seventh day of June A. D. 1953. Class of 1953 Jean M. Hughes On the seventh day of June A. D. 1953, the Class of 1953 of Westfield State Teachers College, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, signed the foregoing instrument in our presence declaring it to be their last will and testament, and as witnesses thereof, we three do now, at their request, in their presence, and in presence of each other, hereto ascribe our names. JOSEPH J. O ' CONNOR I954 GERALD FOLEY 1 955 LAURENCE LATOUR 1 956 69 AUTOGRAPHS oV ! STUDENT COUWCIL STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS PRESIDENT Arthur Bertrand TREASURER _ _. Linda Piergiovanni SOCIAL CHAIRMAN Joseph Cebula PRESIDENT OF SENIOR CLASS Donald Dion PRESIDENT OF JUNIOR CLASS... Joseph O ' Connor PRESIDENT OF SOPHOMORE CLASS Gerald Foley PRESIDENT OF FRESHMAN CLASS ...Laurence Latour PRESIDENT OF W. A. A ..Gloria Lambert PRESIDENT OF M. A. A ....Chester Symancyk PRESIDENT OF DICKINSON HALL .......Susanna Miller PRESIDENT OF COMMUTERS ' CLUB... ..Jane Hogan EDITOR OF TEKOA Marion Coach FACULTY ADVISOR Mrs. R. Berry SOCIAL DIRECTOR Dr. Lammers 72 OFFICERS PRESIDENT Donald Landry ' 54 VICE PRESIDENT... Carol Bergman ' 53 SECRETARY Margaret Martin ' 54 TREASURER. Alfred Alovis ' 54 PUBLICITY. .....Evangeline Dounelis ' 54 FACULTY ADVISOR Professor Eveleth Meetings of Art Club were held bi-monthly. Neces- sary business was taken up during the first part of the meeting and the remaining time was given to various types of art work. The activities of this club are varied and numerous. The members completed and displayed projects concerned with wood, metal, leather, shells and oil paints. They undertook the presentation of a puppet show for the enjoyment of students and faculty, climaxing a very successful year. ART CUB 73 COMMUTERS CLUB OFFICERS PRESIDENT Jane Hogan VICE-PRESIDENT.. Roy Rabideau SECRETARY ..Beverly Mulville TREASURER. Patricia Pepin PUBLICITY CHAIRMAN Joan Bourbeau ADVISOR Professor Wallace The club which undoubtedly deserves the slogan — do it now is the Commuters ' Club. First, a snack bar, then booths and tables, then plastic drapes, next a new color scheme, and next — who can guess? We can be sure, however, that it will be something that will make our college a much better place in which to live. Energetic Mrs. Wallace is the guid- ing light in this active organization. 74 OFFICERS PRESIDENT..... Susanna Miller VICE PRESIDENT ..Carol Bergman SECRETARY Joanne Castles TREASURER Evangeline Dounelis STEWARDESSES Joanne Tucker Margorie Simms HOUSE MOTHERS Mrs. Loretta MacDonald Mrs. Margaret Wesson The dormitory, as a club, sponsors several social affairs throughout the school year. Two dorm dances, one in the Fall and the other in the Spring of the year, highlight the activities. A good- bye picnic is held in May each year. The most successful event of the past year was a Christmas Party given by the girls in the dorm living room for a group of orphaned children. DICKINSON HALL 75 (LEE till OFFICERS PRESIDENT .Dorothy Hays VICE-PRESIDENT ..Robert Brinkman SECRETARY Annette Penna PUBLICITY. Fe Corridan ACCOMPANIST... Bernice Sears DIRECTOR Professor C. Seymour The Glee Club has grown in number of voices and has improved in quality of performance. This year, under the leadership of Mrs. Seymour, the Glee Club successfully presented a Christmas cantata, The Holy Nativity , and a choral concert to which the public was invited. 76 (OLDEN KEY CLUB PRESIDENT... Muriel Sheehan VICE-PRESIDENT .....Constance Baush SECRETARY-TREASURER.... Roland Damon PROGRAM CHAIRMEN Rita Cohen, Roy Rabideau FACULTY ADVISOR ......Professor Conlin The aim of the Golden Key Club is to instill an appreciation ot literature. Meetings are held in the Dickinson Hall living room. This year, the club enjoyed the talks given by Professor Conlin telling of his recent trip to England. Slides taken in England were shown to illustrate the highlights of his trip. The assembly program sponsored by the club was both interesting and informative. An interesting demonstration on how to choose your china and glassware was given. in addition, the club attended various plays, including A Mid- summer Night ' s Dream . k 77 RELATIONS CLUB OFFICERS PRESIDENT Caroline Smith VICE-PRESIDENT Kathryn Neary SECRETARY Janet Heath TREASURER. Irene LeTellier PUBLICITY CHAIRMAN Ronald Miller PROGRAM CHAIRMEN Jack Moltenbrey Alfred Alovis ADVISOR Professor Kean The International Relations Club was reorganized this year and the number of officers enlarged so that the club would be as well informed concern- ing current affairs as possible. Informal discussions were presented at the meetings throughout the year. The club climaxed its season with a trip to the U. N. Building in New York City. 78 ■a 1 1 I t OFFICERS PRESIDENT.... Stephen Sakaski ' 53 VICE-PRESIDENT... Bruce Oldershaw ' 53 SECRETARY-TREASURER..... ..Elaine Tomlian ' 53 PROGRAM CHAIRMAN Alfred Alovis ' 54 PUBLICITY CHAIRMAN Donald Landry ' 54 FACULTY ADVISOR ...Dr. Lammers The program of the Science Club for 1952-1953 included conducted tours to local industries and various other places of interest accompanied by Dr. Lammers, club advisor. The club also held fre- quent supper meetings at the college. The mem- bers of the club climaxed the year ' s activities with an assembly program of interest to all. SCIENCE CLUB 79 NEWMAN CIVB OFFICERS PRESIDENT Norma Lenville ' 55 VICE-PRESIDENT .Edward Smith ' 55 SECRETARY. .. Patricia Bond ' 55 TREASURER Margaret Martin ' 54 PUBLICITY CHAIRMAN ...Patricia Clavin ' 54 CLUB ADVISOR Rev. Father Crowley Regular meetings of Newman Club were held the second Tuesday of every month in Dickinson Hall with Father Crowley of St. Mary ' s Parish acting as chaplain. Throughout the year the various aspects of religion were discussed by visiting speakers. The annual Communion Breakfast in the spring brought the year ' s activities to a close. so OFFICERS PRESIDENT Anne Melberg VICE-PRESIDENT Marion Tebo SECRETARY Marion Elliot TREASURER Helen Howes PUBLICITY CHAIRMAN ..Joyce Ryland CLUB ADVISOR .....Reverend Hayes On the first Monday of every month meetings of Student Fellowship were held in the living room of Dickinson Hall. The meetings consisted of devo- tions and group singing followed by refreshments. The club also was successful in obtaining numerous speakers from both laity and clergy. The candle- light communion service at Easter and Christmas highlighted the activities of the organization. STUDENT FELLOWSHIP EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Edward Dion ASSISTANT Donald Landry Barbara Audette Joan Bourbeau Fe Corridan Dorothy Hays Helen Howes Margaret Fitzsimmons Mary Fitzsimmons Elizabeth Carroll Evangeline Dounelis Robert-Farr Kathryn Neary Anne Melberg Muriel Sheehan Marie Kane WESTEK James Slattery Faculty Advisor, Professor Conlin WESTEK, since its origin in 1946, has maintained a policy of publishing the activities of the students and faculty, as well as publishing poetry, Dook re- views, short stories, and editorials. Besides the monthly editions, the enlarged staff of writers introduced a weekly supplement this year, containing up-to-the-minute news about the college. WESTEK has done a commendable job in fulfilling its purpose in our college life. OFFICERS PRESIDENT. Gloria Lambert ' 53 VICE-PRESIDENT ...Cornelia Hamblin ' 55 SECRETARY Marjorie Sims ' 54 TREASURER Norine Begley ' 56 PUBLICITY Louise Forrest ' 54 FACULTY ADVISOR Professor Bayless Every woman upon entrance to the college auto- matically becomes a member of the Women ' s Ath- letic Association. This organization offers many and varied opportunities for participation in athletic activities. The W. A. A. lists among its activities a mid-winter supper and the planning and presenta- tion of the May Day Festival. All classes are represented in the W. A. A. Council which also includes the W. A. A. officers, heads of sports, and the Blue and White teams ' captains. %kk 83 DEDICATION It is with humility that we dedicate this page in thanks to one who through unselfish generosity and effort has helped enrich our store of memories of happy moments spent here. To you— ERNA M. BAYLESS. 84 85 S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Men ' s Athletic Association is the organization which directs our ever poppin ' basket- ball team and our ever sluggin ' baseball team. Moreover, the popular game, Stickball, is an innovation of our M.A.A. Coach Edward Kosior is the guiding hand of our basket- ball team. In the past four years, he has compiled an enviable record at the helm of our major sports. Mr. Edward Welch is our faculty director of athletics. OFFICERS PRESIDENT Chester Symancyk ' 53 VICE-PRESIDENT ...William Miller ' 53 SECRETARY George Freeman ' 55 TREASURER James Slattery ' 53 GENERAL MANAGER ....William Barnes ' 55 FACULTY ADVISER Professor Welch COACH ..Edward Kosior 86 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Date Opponent We They December 3 Western Mass. School of Pharmacy 72 58 December 10 Holy Trinity A. A. 70 50 December 12 Hillyer 66 87 January 7 Western Mass. 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