Worcester State University - Oak Leaf Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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ALICE LUCILLE ANDERSON 67 Cedar Street, Worcester, Mass. “ Al ” “What the well-dressed girl is wearing — time never hangs heavy on her hands.” French Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1. 2, 3 Apparatus Class 1 Bach Choir 2, 3 HELEN TERESE BARRY 747 Pleasant Street, Worcester, Mass. “ The expert driver without a car — where is the inspiration? — a rugged individualist.” Latin Club 1. 2, 3, 4 1 939 Twenty-three

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IVY ADDRESS Rita M. Thompson We have gathered at this time to per- form a fitting and impressive ceremony — the planting of the ivy. As we look out into our future, we see it enveloped in a deep mist; but our past is real, and clear, and full of memories of our happy college days. It is to these days at State Teachers College that we wish to pay a sincere tribute — a tribute to the days of loyal friends and patient teachers, to the days of education and careful guidance, as well as to the days of our youth and happy preparation. Equipped as we are, we feel pre- pared to face our new life; but as a symbolic remembrance — that we may perpetuate our memory and have a living memorial to this class of 1939 — we leave behind us this ivy, strong and sturdy, steady and straight. To us the ivy symbolizes everlasting growth — growth of our college in pow- er and fame, growth of each of us in ability and perseverance. Accept this ivy as a token of our love and sincere appreciation for our college. We have every reason to believe that our little plant will climb ever upward, remain ever green and strong — faithful to its noble mission, mindful of its humble worth. It is our hope that this ivy will long adorn our building with its simple beauty — that it will send its roots deep into the soil and grow with a vitality worthy of our great hopes. As we have grown under the wise supervision of our advisors, so must this plant now carry on its own way. May we in future years be happy in the belief that this ivy is keeping alive the memory of the class of 1939. SENIORS Twenty-two

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HELEN GERTRUDE BRIERLY 34 Vj Douglas -Street. Worcester, Mass. “ Quiet-Mannered dancing feet- - descends from a line of teachers — wears clothes with the stamp of Vogue.” Glee Club 2. 3, 1 Newman Club 4 RHEUBIE JEANETTE BRISBANE 14 Blossom Street, Worcester, Mass. “A grand sense of humor and always ready for a joke — a beautiful voice — one of our best dancers.” Apparatus Class 1, 2 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Bach Choir 4 International Relations Club 4 SENIORS Twenty-four