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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1943 volume:

★ Ttio ixde eackenA- Goileae kUoAcedteA, MadAamMdeitd Published by the Senior Class Editor-in-chief Associate Editor RUTH McCURN ALUONNA LAPINSKAS Three Editor Advisor Ruth McCurn Kathryn R. O’Donnell Associate Editor Aldonna Lapinskas Art Editor Rosemary Robert Feature Editor Isabel Dunn Business Staff Kathryn Stafford Photographi Editors Ruth [Monahan Frances Sullivan [Mary Gannon Jeanne Boyden Literary Editors [Mary Fleming Agrippina [Macewicz Eleanor De[ Iille [Margaret Horan Four Cforcword A great faith and trust in the inevitable triumph of humanitarian ideals, accompanied by very definite action toward their goal by the upholders of these ideals, will, we believe, mark the year 1943 in future days. Thus, in recognition of the importance and the more vital responsibility of graduating at such a time, and of the subsequent challenge which faces each one of us, the Oakleaf staff presents this year- book, with the spirit of liberty and justice predom- inating, as a permanent reminder of the warm comradeship, the real achievement, and the inesti- mable personal growth which have contributed in making our college years outstanding to us. F tf T edication His essentially human (lualities have endeared him to us. His rich humor, his sound economic advice, and his homely philosophizing have highlighted our ever-pleasant association with one who has never been tried and found wanting. Since our freshman days he has always given us sympathetic under- standing, and has been our loyal supi)orter in every undertaking. Because of all these things. We, the class of 1943, lovingly and with real gratitude, dedicate our Yearbook to our class advisor and true friend DR. ALBERT FARNSW ORTH Sere It Eight Our President CLINTON E. CAfiPENTER, Ed.M. President 381 May Street Worcester The Class of 1943 is graduating in the midst of the cliaos of war. You are becoming teachers at a time when our land desperately needs you in its schools. It is oui’ hope that the State Teachers College at Worcester has helped to make you ready to do your part fully now and later when the chaos of war gives way to the chaos of peace. The loyal years of study at W. S. T. C. will now be translated into a wider service to our state and nation. Clinton E. Carpenter ( hoidd Aidd Acqiudutauce He Forgot WILLIAM B. ASPINWALL President Emeritus Ruth A. Atkinson, Physical Education Charles 0. Dalrymple, Sociology Florence G. Holden, English FJcien Frank M. Gracey, Art Annabel C. Roe, Literature Margaret B. Toole, Penmanship Lawrence A. Averill, A.B., A.M., Ph.D. Psychology 5 Rupert Street, Worcester Truly a “gentleman and a scholar” Margaret M. Banigan, A.B., A.M. English — Speech 18 West Street, Worcester Teller of tales with a certain unique perfection Margaret C. Clark, B.S., A.M. Physical Education 72 Salisbury Street, Worcester .4 new freshman when we were sophs T u. ell e Albert Farnsworth, A.B., A.M., Ph.D. History — Hcononics 31 Chesterfield Road, Woi-cester “Life begins where the sideicalks end” Myra A. Fitch, A.B. Supervisor — Education 21 Arietta Avenue, Worcester Diligent — thorough — sweetly helpful Elizabeth V. Foster, B.S. in Ed., Ed.M. Director of training — Reading 21 Orne Street, Worcester Our enthusiastic and capable director of training T hirteen Francis L. Jones, A.B., A.M. Latin — IIisto)!i 144 June Street, Worcester A)i(I he ' s a singer, too Grace A. Kendrick, F4.S., Ed.M. Music 102 Stevens Street, Lowell, Mass. “ « Uvilight hours u ' iiere e ' er onr footsteps roam Marguerite C. McKelligett, A.B., A.M. French o9 School Street, Warren, Mass. Major interest — French: minor (?) — flowers and color photograph g toiirleen Kathryn R. O’Donnell, R.S., A.M. English 65 Downing Street, Worcester A sports eyithnsiast who among other things fishes for dramatic ability. Edmund C. Osborne, B.S., A.M. Ma themati cs — 5 cience 168 Olean Street, Worcester Our authority on everything of a scientific natu re JOSEPH W. Riordan, A.B., B.Sc. in Ed., Ed.M. Education 83 Fairfax Road, Worcester ‘ ' Man about the college” ; hobby — people, people, more people Fifteen Agnes Scribner. A.B., A.M. Scievcc 12 Boynton Street, Worcester The “M)‘. Anthony of S. T. C. Earl B. Shaw, B.B.A., M.S., Ph.D. Geography Elm Street, Worcester SeasonerJ traveler, ideal exponent of the good neighbor policy G. Eleanor Shaw, B.S., Ed.1 I. Art 1 Vesper Street, W ' orcester Generons with her talent and idean; invaluable in all-school projects Sixteen Lena A. West, B.S., Ed..M. Education — Supervision 13 Fiske Street, Worcester The perfect blending of New England geniality and reserve Verna White, A.B., A.M. English 1 Cedar Street, Worcester Her sincerity plus her friendliness have made her “tops” with us Guy H. Winslow, A.M., Ph.D. History Sawyer Street, South Lancaster, Mass. Interesting hobbyist; expert at rug making and amateur photography Seventeen Winifred C. Fitch (Librarian) 21 Arietta Avenue Susan E. James (Clerk) 127 Morningside Road Myrtie I. Webber (Seeretarti) 205 May Street : IRS. Lily V. Olson, K.N. 02 Lincoln Street Marshall Boutwell 222 Olean Street }JRS. Mary McGill 26 Gardner Street John J. Flynn 1 Normal Street Patrick O’Mallev 37 Carlisle Street Albert W. Brown sterling. Mass. Jiightei’ii ( {W Yon Imagined Pres. Carpeiitei’ — without an interesting book for Monday assemblies? Miss Scribner — without her apron in the lab? Mr. Osborne’s joy if a man student ever gets in Kappa Delta? Dr. Shaw — without baseball and his merry whistled tunes? Miss McKelligett — without dainty tea parties taftei- the war, anyhow) Dr. Winslow — without a door to open at the end of class? Dr. Farnsworth — without a place to walk barefooted? i Ir. Riordan — without his hands? Dr. Averill — without his typewriter? i Iiss O’Donnell — without a play and a few characters? Miss White — without a good book that needs reading? Miss Banigan — without her victrola? Miss Kendrick — without new talent from the underclassmen? Mr. Jones — lecturing without pictures? Miss Clark — without her ankle socks? Miss West — without her careful penmanship? Miss Shaw — without plans for the future? Miss Fitch — without a promising young student teacher? Miss Foster — without her spark of dynamite? Nhieleen 1. Freshment Then 2. Caught Unawares 3. Senior Day 4. Campus Beauties 5. High on a Windy Hill 6. Picnic 7. Queen of Them All I Sjt ncc DOROTHY L. BELL “A Song and a Smile” A tall, poised, aristocratic-looking girl, and a conscientious worker, “Dotty” “gets that done” and with a toss of her head is off to play a game of hockey, or to the music room to sing her favorite songs — for she is always at home with a song. Cheerful, polite, and obliging is our commuter from Hopedale. 0 rcl( Francais 1. 2; Sorores Togatae 1 ; C’ lee Club 1. 2, 3. i. President 3, Treasurer 4 : Bach Choir 2, 3, 4 ; Geoprai)hy Club 4 : Kappa Delta Pi 4 ; W. A. A. Assistant Head of Sports. MARGARET L. ACKLEY “Smiles” Peggy, with versatility plus, bound- less sincerity, a serious countenance when at work, and with a smile at play, represents the picture of oui nominee for “Oscar.” Her assets, however, are not wholly confined to these, for she shines as an executive, seeming to know always what is to be done and how to do it. Keep smiling, Peggy, always. Dramatic Club 2. 3, 4 : Dramatic Club Play 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2, 3. 4: Bach Choir 3. 4; Kappa Delta Pi 3. 4. Treasurer 4 ; Latin Club 1. 2, 3, 4, Aedile 1. 2, Pro-Consul 3 ; Student Council 2. 3. 4, Secretary 2, Vice- President 3. President 4. T wciily-l’xo jeaxnp: n. hoyden With the Wind and the Rain in Your Hair Our curly-haired skiing enthusiast dreams of spending snowy week-ends on the hills of New Hampshire. Life may be easy or difficult, but with skis and snow, Jeanne is certain that it will be pleasant. The OAKLE.AF owes a great deal to her photography, for Jeanne has a sense of efficiency hidden behind that engaging grin. Dramatic Club 1. 2: Newman Club 1: I. R. C. 3 : Geography Club 2. 3, 4. Srecretary 3. President 4 ; OAKLEAF Staff, Photojriaphy Editor. JEAN L. CAMPBELL J Dream of Jeannie with the Light Brou ' n Hair Look who’s here! None other than “Better-late-than-never” Jean from Rochdale. With the bus situation as it is there, it’s no wonder she dreams of the airways. We mean it when we say that Jean is a gracefully smooth athlete. With a twinkle in her eyes and in her toes, Jeannie looks forward to a merry future. Apparatus Club 1 : Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Bach C. 3 : Geoj raphy Club 2, 3, 4, Secretai y 3. A. 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, President 4 : Newman Club 4. Twentyjhree I MARY U. CUNNINGHAM Gotta Get to St. Joe” Here’s another one of our clan whose mind is in the clouds, on those air- planes, and strangely enough, she too has had her struggle with the lesser things in life — cars and busses from Paxton. A dark, slender, blue- eyed maiden is Mary, who plays an unforgettable hand of bridge, her strong suit being hearts. Geography Club 2. 3, 4. Treasurer 3 : New- man Club 1. 2. 3. 4 : Student Council. Auditor 4 : Vice-President of Class 4. M. ELEANOR DE MILLE Sophisticated Lad ij” Her good nature, boundless vitality, and a laugh distinct in character will long be remembered by Eleanor’s classmates. She takes everything in her stride (and what a stride), spreading cheer with her unusual wit. Many of us have envied her her remarkable poise and ability to talk with ease on any subject wlienever the occasion arises. Vicc-Prcsid« nt of Class 1. 2. 3 ; Apparatus ( lub 1 : Newman (. ' lub 2 : (b ' ography Club 2. 3 : I. R. C. 3 : Debating Club 4 : Kappa Delta Pi 4 ; Student Council 3 : HandbtMtk C’ommiltee, (. ' o-chairman 3: OAKLEAF StalT. Diteiary Editor. T u cnty-foiir DOROTHY S. DRAWBRIDGE “Jim “Dotty” is the exception to the rule that teachers don’t marry. Gay and debonair, we have frequently envied her radiant smile and gleaming eyes. Her cleverness in art deserves men- tion. Her love of the outdoors is noticeable in her knowledge of the beautiful kingdoms of nature. With her ability, versatility, likeable nature, and enthusiasm, we all feel that “Dotty” will go far. Glee Club 1 : Geography Club 3. 4 ; May Queen Attendant 2, 3. ELIZABETH II. DRISEOLL “Bettij Co-Ed” “Betty” joined us in our sophomore year, bringing with her her conta- gious laugh which we will remember for a long time to come. Quick of thought and speech, she can talk on any Book of the Month, for reading is her favorite pastime. Though you give her the hardest piece of work to do, you can be sure she’ll meet the deadline with a job well done. French Club 2, 3 : Newman Club 2, 3, 4 ; Literary Club. Treasurer 4. T luenty-five ISABEL F. DUNN “Beaniiful Drea mer Earnest and enthusiastic about many things, including Chinese Chop-suey, you’ll also find that Isabel is a Johnny-on-the-spot whenever there is a job to be done. We had no men students in our class to be taken by the war, but the gasoline shortage, due to the war, has made us miss Isabel’s blue car during our senior year. Newman Club 1. 2, 3. 4 : Literary Club 4 ; I. R. C. 2. 3 : W. A. A. Treasurer 2 : Ring Committee, Chairman 4 : OAKLEAF Staff. Feature Editor ; Geography Club 2. .MARY F. FLEMING Mary ' s a Grand Old Name “The girl with the engaging smile” rather aptly describes Mary. We know her to be a real friend and a loyal supporter in any class undertaking, whether it be a ew York trip in the offing or a gym which needs decorating. Unfailingly reliable and conscious always of the feelings of others. Mary is one girl who hasn’t “scratched” yet. French Club 1. 2, 3; Sorores Togatae 1: Newman Club 1. 2. 3. 4 ; Geography Club 4 ; OAKLEAF Staff, Literary Editor: Gift Committee, Chairman. T ivcufy.s ' ix CHRISTINE E. FLYNN III Ml Reverie Christine’s charming voice lends itself well to the reading of the French language which she enjoys so much. -Although we recognize in her much “savoir faire” and true culture, we will remember her also for her hu- maneness and willingness to serve, particularly in her journalistic capa- cities on the staffs of the QUAR- TERLA ' and the ACORX. Literary Club 1. 2; Cercle Francais 1. 2, 3. 4 ; QUARTERLY REVIEW Staff 1. 2. 3. Asso- ciate Editor 3 ; ACORN Staff. Associate Editor 4. 3IARY V. GANNON “ Came Here to Talk For Joe Mary has certainly been our lively cure for the blues. Her humorous remarks, her endless activities, and her friendliness have made her our favorite social chairman. Remember her on the hockey field — “whirlwind Mary” with her chic sport togs? But most of all, don’t you remember her as an enthusiastic participant in all social affairs? Social Chairman 2, 3, 4 ; Newman Club 1. 2. 3, 4, Treasurer 2 : Literary Club 1. 2. 3 ; Geography Club 4 ; OAKLEAF Staff. Assistant Business Manager. 7 uenty-sei cn HELEN A. GROGAN “You ' d be So Nice to Come Home To Who’s that democratic, efficient per- son greeting us with “Hi Kids’’? You ' re right, it’s Helen, our vivacious president. She’s done much work for us, and she’s had much fun too — trips to Xew York, long noon-time telephone conversations, and enthusi- astic basketball, volley ball, and hockey games. Literary Club 2, 3, 4. Vice-President 3 : Geojrraphy Club 1,2; I. R. C. 1. 2 ; Newman Club 1. 2. 3. 4. Secretary 2 ; Apparatus Club 1 : Class President 4. SARAH HADLEY “White Cliffs of Dover Here’s “Sa’’, where’s Betty? You can be sure she’s not far behind. Sarah worked industriously on our most baffling problems, and often gave us our most suitable solutions. A good listener and a willing helper, there is no doubt that her ambition will bring her success in later years. (JeoKraphy Club .S, 4. T ii euty-ci ht PEGGY M. HORAN Peg O ' Mij Heart” Our contribution to Hobby Lobby, with her collection of candid camera shots, her lapel pins, her horses, and her moron jokes, jovial, husky-voiced Peggy has always been the center of a fun-loving group. She was the witty female counterpart of Dr. Farnsworth in our never-to-be-for- gotten GALZ A POPPIN”. Thanks again for that work on the fine assembly programs. Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Literary Club 3, 4 ; Dramatic Club 3, 4, Secretai y 4 ; Glee Club 4 ; Bach Choir 4 : Assembly Committee, Chairman 4 ; Co-chairman, Senior Day ; OAKLEAF Staff, Literary Editor. ALDONNA LAPINSKAS “Donna Madonna” To begin from the beginning — she made us famous when we were fresh- men by appearing in an assembly program, giving us an idea of one of her many avocations. She’s made us more famous as seniors by having been such a well-informed, self-pos- sessed member of our class. Interested in research and exploration, we know that she’s going to be a renowned archeologist. Class Secretai ' y 1. 2, 3, 4; Apparatus Club 1; Sorores Togatae 1, 2; Dramatic Club 3, Dra- matic Club Play 3; Geograi)hy Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Litcrai’y Club 1 : OAKLEAF Staff, Assistant Editor-in-chief ; Kappa Delta Pi 3. 4, Secre- tary 4. Twenty. nine ELIZABETH P. LENK “Let’s Ha ve Another Cup of Coffee” Agreeable and likeable Betty has won the distinction of being one of the few persons who can and does safely stow away two desserts per meal. “1 spent Ten Hours on this!” — a favorite by-word of “Lenkie’s”. If she really did, her marvelous unit work which won the admiration and wonder of all of us must have amply repaid her efforts. Newman Club 1, 2. 3. 4 : Geofivaphy Club 2, 3, 4. Vice-president 4 ; Cap and Gown Com- mittee Chairman. ESTHER LIPNICK “Dark Etjes” Clicking heels, a trim figure right out of MADEMOISELLE, and a Tuerry salute — it’s Esther, of course, our candidate for potential literary fame. A vital member of our class from the very first, she has done us proud by her very efficient editorship of the fledgling ACORN. Keep your eye on the goal, Esther. You’ll get there ! Debating Club 1, 2. 3. 4. Secretary 3, 4; Sorores Togatae 1 : Literary Club 1 : QUART- ERLY REVIEW 2. 3: ACORN. Editor-in- chief 4. Thirty AGRIPPINA A. MACEWICZ Who Wouldn ' t Love You? This collegiate miss has been our small package of dynamite on the basketball team, in the geography club, and on the dance floor. That vigorous, eager manner, that appeal- ing grin, that sudden burst of laugh- ter have made her popular with all. -■ dd to the aforementioned qualities an intent and serious manner when the occasion demands and you have our “Aggie”. Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4. President 4 ; Newman Club 1. 2. 3. 4 : I. R. C. 2. 3 : Geography Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2, Vice-President 3; Apparatus Club 1 ; OAKLEAF Stall. Literary Editor. ANNE T. McAULlFEE Lovely to Look At” Possessing a charming and winsome manner balanced by a positive nature, Anne has been one of the most out- standing members of our clas.s — a sincere and ardent worker for all causes. Her fine aesthetic sense has been apparent in the field of music, art, and literature. Anne’s musical giggle has gained her many friends here and there. Class Treasurer 2, 3. 4 : Latin Club 1 ; French Club 1. 2; Geojfrai hy Club 3, 4; Newman Club 1. 2, 3. 4 : Apparatus Club 1 ; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Bach Choir 3, 4 : Kappa Della Pi 4; May Day Attendant 1. 2; Co-chairman Senior Day. Th ' irty-one MARY E. McAULlFFE Stall as Sweet As You Are” “Gentlemen prefer blondes.” So would vve if they were all like Mary, for her genuine interest in people com- bined with a definite sincerity and consideration makes hers a charming personality. An efficient executive, she does all things well and truly merits our affection and respect. French Club 1 : Latin Club 1. 2, 3, Scriba- Quaestor 2 ; Newman Club 1. 2, 3, 4, Vice- President 3. President 4 ; Student Advisory ( ' ouncil 2, 3, 4 ; Geography Club 4. RUTH L. McCURN When the Lights Go On Again” Ruth possesses a nice sense of humor and the ability to get people to work well together. Fond of read- ing and writing, she is one of the literary members of the class. She also rivals Peggy Horan for being a champion collector of cards, snap- shots, and programs. For her we wish all possible happiness and the fulfillment of all that “that ring” implies. Glee Club 1 : Literary Club 1. 2, 3 ; Newman Club 1. 2. 3, 4 : Geofirraphy Club 4 ; QUAR- TERLY REVIEW 2, 3: ACORN 4; OAK- l.EAE Staff, Editor-in-Chief. T hirty-tuo BARBARA M. McNAMARA Arthur Murraij Taught Me Dancing W ' e won’t forget Barbara’s roguish grin, curly blonde hair, and conta- gious giggle. Basketball, hockey, and volley ball have a fan and a player when Barbara arrives on the scene. She need bow to none as far as ping- pong is concerned. Finally, don’t forget her long walks home from the college with friend Ruth. Newman Club 1. 2. 3. 4 : Dramatic Club 2, 3. 4 : Glee Club 3 : Geography Club 4. RUTH F. MONAllAX When Irish FJyes A e Smiling Everybody likes “Ruthie”. You can’t remain in her company long before you readily comprehend the reason — she’s that friendly. In sports she rates top billing. Another active interest lies in the realm of the dramatic. Possessor of natural beauty, she has our nomination for “the typical American Girl”. Newman Club 1, 2. 3, 4. Secretary 3, 4 ; Dramatic Club 2. 3. 4 ; Geography Club 4 ; ACORN 4; OAKLEAF Staff, Photography Editor. T hirly-three KATHLEEN E. RELllIAN “Siveet and Lovehi One of the few who realize that a listener is an important member of a conversation, unassuming Kay has always been ready to share respon- sibility. She’s never neglected those committees of which she’s been such a worth-while member — including those of the building and grounds, and of the Geography ami French Clubs. Her perfect attendance record is envied by every one of us. French Club 1. 2: Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Bach Choir 3, 4 ; Geography Club 3. 4. ROSEMARY M. ROBERT “ lO.se Marie What should we ever have done in our endless research work in the library without the never failing aid of smiling Rosie’? Her competence in art work — see OAKLEAF illustra- tions — remains unquestioned and justly so. Hers is a happy personality that combines well the qualities of resourcefulness, conscientiousness, and cooperativeness. Ai)par:itus Club 1 : (Jlcc ( ' luh 1. 2. 3. 4 : (icojjraphy Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Bach ( hoir 4; Newman Club 4 : OAKLEAF Staff, Ai-t Editor. Thirty Jour EVA F. SALVIUOLO Happy Mood” A happy-go-lucky soul, even in our most difficult days is Eva. She is smiling and cheerful regardless of the circumstances, and is always cooperative and often humorous in her outspokenness. Underneath this gayer side we find that there is a deeper one, illustrated by her love of opera. We’ll remember Eva fondly and trust that she will remain her inimitable self always. Literai-y Club 1, 2; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1. 3, 4 ; Geography Club 3. 4. ISABELLE M. SANDSTROM “A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody” When we think of Isabelle, we think of a song. Musical and graceful are the terms that describe her. She works intently and is infinitely pa- tient and helpful whenever we seek her aid in our problems. Tall, blonde, and blue-eyed “Sandy’s” jovial dis- position and musical laugh will be remembered by all of us. Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4, S:;cretai ' y-Treasurer 3. Vice- President 4; Bach Choir 2, 3, 4 ; Geog- raphy Club 4. T hirty-five FLORENXE M. SCARPACl “You ' re Slightly Terrific She’s a mighty mite, this petite miss who gave us such Schiaparelli decora- tions for our dances. She’s a member of every committee and a faithful worker who sees that the job is done thoroughly. Flo is small but effective. Her daring color schemes, her cowboy songs, her yodeling, her work at the art museum, and her moving pictures have given us an idea of a few of her avocations. Apparatus Club 1 ; Glee Club 1. 4 ; Newman Club 1.2, 3. 4 : Geography Club 4 ; Dramatic Club 4. Vice-President 4. RUTH A SMALL You ' re Easy to Dance With Fastidious, noted for consistently well-kept hair, “Ruthie” is equally adept on a bicycle or in a conga line. Long renowned as official class jitter- bug, she is most willing to instruct those less expert in the art. With her unassuming but winning manner. “Ruthie” was once described as “easy- going as free wheeling”. Newman Club 1. 2. 3. 4 ; Literary Club 3. 4. President 4. , J r hirty-six KATHRYN M. STAFFORD “Moonlight Becomes You This song really fits the girl. Witness her regal beauty as queen of our Junior Prom. The attributes of poise, diplomacy, and business ability also are fitting in describing our well- dressed, sophisticated “Kay”. Be- cause she is cut out for leadership, “Kay” has many irons in the fire always, debating being of special importance. Literary Club 1, 2:1. R. C. 1. 2. 3; Debating Club 1. 2. 4, Treasurer 1. Secretary 2. Presi- dent 4 : GeoKiaphy Club 2. 3. President 3 ; May Queen Attendant 3: Junior Prom Queen 3: OAKLEAF Staff, Business Manager; Class Marshal. FRANCES A. SULLIVAN “There’ll Never Be Another You’’ . lways vigorous, and active is P’ran. P un-loving and ever ready to do her part, she has boundless energy for which .she is greatly admired. One of her minor claims to fame is her agility with knitting needles which results in such gaily colored sweaters. She also deserves recognition as an authority on current affairs. Newman Club 1, 2. 3, 4 : I. R. C. 2. 3. 4. Vice-President 3. President 4 ; Gc-ograpby Club 2, 3: Class Marshal; OAKLEAK StafT, I’hotoKiaphy Editor. Thirty. seven lj Address UR COLLEGE DAYS are over. The interval we’ve passed here is one we can ' t forget. The loyal friends and sympathetic counselors we’ve found here in our classmates and faculty are stamped indelibly in our memories. Such tragic national disasters as the present war or personal failures and defeats will come, we know. They’ll rob us, perhaps, of much we hold above ordinaiy living. Family, friends, and personal health may leave us. but the memories of our college days and the opportunities presented us here for preparing ourselves for life can never be taken from us. The spirit of easy coiriradeship and sympathetic understanding we’ve found here has enabled us to realize our potentialities and to expand oui‘ abilities. This is our debt to our school; this will stay with us forever. As a tribute to these memories and as a living symbol of the debt which we, the class of 1943, owe, we plant this ivy. May we imitate in our future growth in understanding and tolerance of our fellow-men, the steady climb of this tiny plant in its groping for the heights. MARY CUXXIXGHA.M r hirty-ci ht Cldssrnafcs of O d 1 1 ENE ’F]Ii we look ai’ound us in oui- classes, we note classmates ’ who have been with us Ihi-ouKhout our college days. However, veiy often, we realize that many of those faces which we saw yesterday and the day befoi ' e and th(? day before that are no loiiKer with us. Now they may be seen in oflices, in hospitals, in other schools, and in homes of their own. Tlie first to leave us was Doris Benoit who, after ' only a few months at S. T. C., went out to make her ' way in the business woi ' ld. The Tele- phone Company sent out an S. O. S., and iMai ' y Donohue answei ' ed the call and left in the middle of our fi ' eshman year — to be followed a few days later by Winnie Kiessling. Befoi ' e we knew it our Fi ' eshman year was over and we were back to start our Sophomore year. During the summer vacation Kay Leary donned the ear phones and is now a telephone operator. Miriam Bullard left us at the same time and is to be graduated from Burdett College in Boston in June. Two other girls came to take their places in our class — Claire O’Gorman, who after two years with us went to Clark, and Mildred MacCeoch, who is now employed by Norton’s. Doris Beckwith is another business woman who is doing her bit in the war effort. Eleanor Dabrilla, a member of the office force in the Ileald Machine Co., Olive Brown now employed by the Massachusetts Protective Associ- ation, and Mary Dean who holds a Civil Service position in the Navy Department were with us during those first two trying years. The State Mutual Life Assurance Company claimed Ginnie Craig, while the American Optical Company took Genevieve La Rochelle from us. Three foiTner members of the class of 1943 have taken up domestic life. Bobby Carlson is now Mrs. George Roberts, Chai ' lotte Overlandei ' is now known as Mrs. William K. iMcAuliffe, and Phyllis Wales has changed hei ' name to Mi ' s. Harold P. Currier. We are proud of our homemakers and equally proud of our two godchildren Danny McAuliffe and Junior Currier. Paula Morin may be seen in her white uniform at Memorial Hospital. The Swenson sisters took separate courses after they left S. T. C. — Dorothy is attending Salter Secretarial School, and Phyllis is employed by the American Steel and Wire Co. The children in the Bellingham Grammar School are fortunate in having Elizabeth Sullivan for their teacher. We claim two girls at Boston University — Mary Robinson and Franny Buxbaum. We lost Kay O’Brien to Salem State Teachei ' s College and Trudy Hunt and Effie Vranos to Clark. Doris Syverson and Mary Galvin entered the business world after two years at S. T. C. but returned this yeai ' and ai ' e now members of the Junior Class. Charlotte and Danny Mc. ulifFe Phyllis and .Junior Currier C dss History IN THE HAZY, LAZY PAST The sky was blue. It had puffs of white clouds. The air was sweet with the smell of green grass. Jane’s eyes slid open and her ears waited for the twittering of birds . . . Jane’s eyes jei’ked wide and her ears pricked for the sound of ack-ack and the whistle of rifle-fire. For a minute she had forgotten that she was lying in a foxhole and not on the campus of S.T.C. For a split second she had forgotten that she was dressed in a dirty Red Cross uniform and not in casual sweater and skirt. Suddenly the sky was not a warm blue, but an icy blue. The clouds were not white — and were not clouds. They were angry billows of cannon smoke. The air was no longer fresh and clean. It was acrid with smoke and the smell of dead flesh. Jane moaned and rolled over so that the sounds of war were muffl ' ed. Oh for the days when the only mud she knew was that of the hockey field ; for the days when the only exhaustion she knew was from taking one of Dr. Shaw’s tests; for the days when the only hate she knew was lavished on delayed busses. Oh for the days of the hazy, lazy past I “In the hazy, lazy past — I remember •hen I was a Freshman. I remember S.T.C., the most beautiful school in Worcester County . . . fumbling for my handbook because I didn’t yet know the words of the “College Hymn’’ . . . the weenie roast the Sophs held in our honor down at the pool . . . what fun it was to see the faculty-men play baseball in their shirt-sleeves . . . Hallowe’en and the faculty skit with i Ir. Osborne as a scare-crow and Dr. Averill as a ventriloquist . . . electing oui’ officers and our delegates to the the New York conference . . . the beautiful Christmas farewell tea to Dr. Aspinwall . . . dressing Christmas dolls . . . choosing our May Day attendants . . . i Iay Day’s rain . . . our Maypole dance . . . the Senior Carnival and our musicale, a park-bench skit . . . our first finals, br-i’-rl . . . benevolent Mr. Carpenter ending his freshman year a.s we ended ours. “In the hazy, lazj past — I remember when 1 was a Sophomore. 1 remembei’ Miss Clark’s ‘Girls’ taking the place of Miss Atkinson’s ‘Children I’ . . . men in the halls of S.T.C. . . . our snappy new smoking lounge . . . iMiss Shaw’s artistic flower arrangements . . . i Ir. Reilly Forty didn’t come back . . . the Itoston trip with Dr. ' inslow . . . oui’ history pi’ojects . . . clieerfully waslung club i-efreshment dishes . . . the Sopti testing program . . . Our Storm of Coloi’s dance, the most beautiful ever seen at S.T.C. . . . our farewell to Miss Roe and Miss Holden. “In the hazy, lazy past — 1 remember when I was a Junioi’. I remem- ber . . . the secondaries waving good-bye to the elementaries . . . the skating rink we fashioned for our Junior Prom . . . our First-Aid classes with mingling of faculty and students . . . the sand-pails . . . Pan- American Day and the costumes we made in Art class . . . our new cafeteria . . . Pearl Harbor. “In the hazy, lazy past — I remember when I was a Senior. I i-emem- ber . . . the elementaries waving good-bye to the secondaries . . . pigtails, hair bows, cap ’n gowns . . . ‘Galzapoppin’ ’ . . . The Acorn . . . The Oakleaf . . . our trip to New York . . . Class Day . . . President’s Reception . . . our Banquet . . . Commencement. “In the hazy, lazy past, I remember — ’’ Jane’s body shook as a hand grenade burst a few yards away. Her soul quivered as she came back from the hazy, lazy days to the raving, searing days of the present. As she adjusted her helmet she thought wistfully, “The last time I straightened my graduation cap I bubbled with ideas of teaching youngsters democratic ideals. Now, straightening my tin hat, I find myself trying to teach adults humanistic ideals.’’ There was a sudden explosion of sound and dirt and a tin hat. When the hat settled back to earth it fell on what had once been a foxhole and on what had once been a woman. Jane had gone back to the days of the hazy, lazy past. ALDONNA LAPINSKAS Forty-one 0 You Recall How Betty Lenk was always missing part of her gym suit — how dainty Anne McAulift ' e developed a powerful serve at volley ball — what a terrific swat Mary Gannon could give a softball — how comfortable Dotty Drawbridge and Mary Cunningham could make themselves in the girl’s lounge — how well Esther Lipnick could tell a story — how Betty Driscoll would say, “This thing is driving me nuts” — what an expert Christine Flynn was on gremlins — how many people Kay Stafford received letters from — how cleverly Aldonna Lapinskas would phrase a thought no one else dared express — Do you recall the volume of jokes with dramatic effects contributed by Peggy Horan — the shifting nature of Eleanor DeMille’s hairdo, opinions for and against — Jeanne Boyden’s sudden interest in skiing — Frannie Sullivan’s horseplay — how cool and collected Isabelle Sandstrom and Dottie Bell could be before a solo on the platform — what a prosperous hobo Sarah Hadley made in one of our skits — Do you recall the undefeatable team of McNamara and Monahan better known as “Barb” and “Ruthie” — how Florence Scarpaci used to bury herself in crepe paper before dances — how neatly Helen Grogan could pack away a meal — the night Aggie Macewicz dropped her sophisticated seniority and couldn’t prove she wasn’t a freshman to a couple of young- sters from the Cross — what a poker face “cut-up” Peggy Ackley could wear when necessaiy — Mary Fleming’s enthusiasm over her ideal apprenticeship situation. Do you recall how quiet Kay Relihan and Rosemary Robert concealed how much they really knew about what was cookin’ in all quarters of the class — how neatly Ruthie Small could ride a bicycle down the center aisle of the assembly hall even with a passenger — how many people Isabel Dunn could pack into her car and still manage to drive — how Jeanie Campbell’s giggles could start off a whole o-owd — how Eva Salviuolo could cook herself a meal even though far from home — what a smooth dancer Mary McAuliffe was — what a time Ruth McCurn used to have rounding up the Yeai ' book Staff for a meeting— Vorty-two 1. Sweater Girls 2. Lonesome Bench ' 3. Prospective Schoolma’ams ? 4. Sports Day 5. Ready for Action 6. The Good Old Days 7. End of a Day 8. “The Wind In a Frolic” 9. Three Sophomores 10. Senior E‘s 11. Senior S’s I 1 Studying?? 2. Finders Keepers 3. Pals 4. Taking It Easy 5. Smile Pretty! 6. What Did You Say? 7. Casual Gathering 8. Summertime 9. Our Art Editor 10. Oh, Mr. Skeleton! 11. Tug o’ War 1. Senior Pigtails 2. Dear Arabella 3. Good News? 4. Set for New York 5. C’mon Up! 6. Before 7. After 8. Happy Day 9. Is It Possible ? 10. Dignified (?) Seniors 11. Fresh Fields 1. The Morning After 2. Inimitable Peggj ' 3. Typical Scene 4. Fun at Dr. Winslow’s 5. Waiting!!! 6. On The Fence 7. Look at the Birdie 8. Concentration 9. Ready ? 10. Chinese Lady 11. Winter on the Campus 12. Slumming on 5th Ave. Firsts on Our Hit Parade Actor Actress Classical Song Popular Song Pastime Garb ... Shoes College Sport..... Peeve Book Band . .. Radio Program .. Study Singer Brand Food.... Movie Hobby Dance Ambition. Branch of the service Man Jokes Trip. .. Expression Drink Luxury Memory Ray Mi Hand Bette Davis . ..Ave Muna-Ciouuod Star Dimt Reading — Dancing ..Sweater and Skill Loafers .. Holy Cross Basketball .. . . Calisthenics Check-book Harry James Bob Hope Geography Bing Crosby Chesterfields Ice Cream Now V onager Knitting ...La Conga Marriage All of them IF Moron To New York V . . . Forty. seven Cokes Butter . Men Class PCill We, the class of 1913 of the State Teachers College at Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, gazing into the uncei ' tainty of the uncertain future, do make this, our last will and testament. After the payment of all our lawful debts, we bequeath tlie remainder of our property as follows: To President Carpenter and the entire faculty, we leave our deep gratitude and recognition of their untiring effort in the huge task of educating us. To Ir. Riordan, we bequeath a T sticker to enable him to carry on his 8:30 State Teachers Special. To Dr. Shaw, a copy of “Oh Johnny, Oh” in order that he may continue to serenade the Geography Club with it. To Dr. Winslow, some film so that he may continue to record the history of STC in color. To Dr. Farnsworth, a scrapbook for the hit parade records which he keeps so faithfully. To Miss Clark, a beautifully finished tennis court so that she may no longer depend on the gym for her practice court. To Miss Winifred Fitch, an entire week in which all books are returned on time. To Miss P ' oster, our sincere appreciation for all the helpful advice which she so willingly gives. To Miss Scribner, a class which will never forget to tend their plants and bulbs. To Miss McKelligett, some additional French costumes for use in her excellent French productions. To Miss West, a special bus to take observation classes to Tatnuck and back on time and together. To Miss Myra Fitch, a class that will enjoy making out lesson plans. To Miss O’Donnell, increased male enrollment so that she will never lack male characters for her famous productions. To Miss White, an interest in a publishing house in order that she may continue to supply S. T. C. with best sellers which she so readily lends to all. To Miss Banigan, a fully equipped studio in which to carry on her various oratorical activities. To Miss Shaw, a large storeroom on the same floor as her classroom in which to keep her numerous supplies and references. To Miss Kendrick, a student body which will sing a new song with enthusiasm the first time. To Mr. Osborne, an enlarged appropriation in the budget for the physics department. To Mr. Jones, a student who will come to class as well prepared as he is. To Dr. Averill, a student who will not take all the symptoms personally while studying insanity. To Miss James, a student body that will not try to buy stamps during school hours. To Miss Webber, answers to those hundreds of questions put to her by one and all. To Miss Kittredge, a victory cook book containing recipes using only ration free foods. To the freshmen, we leave all our notebooks and heirlooms which have been handed down to us. We also leave some hope for- the hopeless future. To the sophomores, we leave the hope that there will be no need for any more farewell parties which they so graciously gave this year. Vorty-ei ht To the juniors, the best of luck for a successful senior year. We bequeath those last minutes of Ki’inbinp to all who have not studied. To Mrs. McGill, a jack with which to raise the couches in the lounge for inspection. To Mr. Carpenter, we leave a full attendance at a Friday assembly. To the student lounge, a knife with which to cut the smoke. To the men teachers’ room, some salt shakers. To Dr. Winslow’s room, a few warm currents of air. To the gym, the star studded blue sky which never materialized. To the coflege pool, we leave hope for a few drops of rain. To all those who rush out of class at 10:45, we leave some mail. To all those on the late bus, some excuses as good as the ones we use. To the college parking area, the hope for a few cars. To all student teachers, a text book class which will not ask any questions not provided for in the methods courses. To the cafeteria staff, our deep gratitude for their helpful and courteous service at all times. To Mr. Boutwell and Mr. O’Malley, our thanks for their willingness to assist in all capacities requested of them. To all those who would lie on the lawn and bask in the sun, a guaranteed ant exterminator. To the whole college, the bus-waiting shelter which has as yet reached only the planning stage. We leave the following songs as follows: To practice teachers, “Afraid to Dream.” To those who want a man for a dance, “Wishing Will Make It So.” To those who lack adequate excuses, “The Song of the Gremlins.” To all underclassmen, “Oh, How I hate to Get Up In the Morning.” To Dr. Farnsworth, “Long, Long Ago.” To all those going through exam week, “Every cloud must have a Silver Lining.” To our four years at S. T. C., “Memories.” To all those who come to dances in the future, “A Bicycle Built for Two.” To the college, “High on a Windy Hill.” To our boys in the serxdces, “Over the Hills and Far Away.” Our class now makes separate bequests as follows: Peggy Horan leaves her moron jokes to Carol Johnson. Esther Lipnick leaves a large bottle of aspirins to the next editor of the ACOKN. Peggy Ackley leaves her dramatic ability to Pat Looney. Helen Grogan leaves her ability to get fun out of everything she does to Venise Withstandley. Betty Lenk leaves her perpetual hunger to Doris Syverson. Eleanor DeMille leaves her updo to Martha Russin. Rosemary Robert leaves her unpretentious manner to Matilda Runstein. Ruth Small leaves her jitterbugging to Leo Sullivan. We leave Ruth McCurn’s diamond as a ray of hope to all underclassmen. Barbara McNamara’s success as a U. S. 0. hostess to Agnes Abram. Ruth Monahan’s curly hair is left to Betty Holm. Kay Relihan leaves her stately height to Claire George. Isabelle Sandstrom’s blond tresses are left to Eleanor Kelliher. Forty-nine Florence Scarpaci leaves her petiteness to Phillipa Brady. Kay Stafford’s numerous noon telephone calls are left to Dotty Holden. We leave Mary McAuliffe’s serenity to Maureen Cove. Sarah Hadley leaves her tiny feet to Mary Foley. Anne Mc.Auliffe leaves her effervescence to Celestine Terroy. We leave .Aggie Macewicz’s faith in the ouija board to all those who would delve into the metaphysical world. -Mary Gannon leaves her collection of fraternity and armed forces pins to the highest bidder. Christine Flynn’s charming social manner is left to Margaret Halley. We, who know, leave Mary Fleming’s driver’s license to any mechanically minded sophomore. Isabel Dunn leaves “Lizzie” to anyone able to procure gas and tires enough to use it. Betty Driscoll leaves her little black “date book” to the ever increasing number who are looking for an escort for a dance. Mary Cunningham leaves her aeronautics text book to Louise Spongberg. Jean Campbell leaves her excess ten pounds to Doris Syverson. Dorothy Bell leaves her title as “Sweater Girl” to Betty McCann. Jeanne Boyden’s priority on the Xavy is left to A’irginia Sheahan. Dorothy Drawbridge leaves her distinctive speech to Katherine Kane. Franny Sullivan’s trick knee is left to any girl who is unfortunate enough to fall on the hockey field. Eva Salviuolo leaves her raccoon coat to “Kainie” Spear to be used during her hockey season. Peggy Horan leaves her sand box to Dr. Farnsworth in order that he may at least obtain some comfort in this “modern” civilization. Aldonna Lapinskas leaves her collection of unflattering proofs to any future senior who goes through the same ordeal of being “unphotogenic”. Kay Stafford leaves her full dress equipment for temperature of thirty below to Barbara Stewart. Helen Grogan leaves her fond memory of the days when you could have two desserts prior to rationing to Winifred Rushford. Rosemary Robert leaves a m ap of the location of the library to all those who have as yet never found out just where it is. Eleanor DeMille leaves her lisp to Emmet Fink. -Aldonna Lapinskas leaves her lengthy mailing list to George Maloney. We, the class of ’43, leave to all the former students in the armed forces, the best of luck and our deepest appreciation for the work which they are so capably doing. We also leave to all future senior classes as much knowledge and pleasure as we have derived from our four years spent in being “educated”. In witness whereof we hereunto set our names this ninth day of June, one thousand nine hundred and forty-three. Class of 1943 Kathryn Stafford Jeanne Boyden Frances Sullivan Testators. Fifty Graduate: ig4 Style T teeth — Jean Campbell H hair — Jeanne Boyden eyes — Dorothy Bell C complexion — Ruth Monahan O oi ' iginality — Elizabeth Lenk M musical ability — Isabelle Sandstrom B personality — Helen Grogan 0 optimism — Sarah Hadley S sophistication — Elizabeth Driscoll 1 initiative — fluth McCurn T tact — Mary McAulift’e E energy — Barbara MacNamara (i geniality — Dorothy Drawbridge I individuality — Aldonna Lapinskas R regalness — Kathryn Stafford L liveliness — Mary Gannon 0 organizing ability — Eleanor De Mille F figure — Agrippina Macewicz T thoughtfulness — Eva Salviuolo H histrionic ability — Margaret Ackley E enthusiasm — Anne McAuliffe S sociability — Christine Flynn E exuberance — Frances Sullivan N neatness — Rosemaiy Robert 1 ingenuity — Peggy Horan O oratory — Esther Lipnick R resourcefulness — Mary Fleming C conscientiousness — Kathleen Relihan E loyalty — Isabel Dunn A artistry — F ' lorence Scarpaci S sense of humor — Mary Cunningham S smile — Ruth Small Fifty-one ‘‘‘ Out of the -Jhiouths of Hah e s’ ' The following gems, relics of our apprentice-teaching days, are here recorded for posterity since we feel that they are too choice to be allowed to slip into the past unheeded. Helen Grogan believes in doing her bit for defense. With this end in view, she listened sympathetically to some of her si.xth gradeis’ queries about Red Cross band- aging, even going so far as to show them how to tie some of the approved knots. Hut when she explained that she had learned the knots in Girl Scouts, one of the boys was astounded. “Gosh,” he observed, “1 didn’t know they had Girl Scouts in the olden days.” One of Frances Sullivan’s pupils also seems concerned about the problem of teacher’s age. Observing Frances drinking coffee at a P.T.A. meeting, the youngster cornered her for this worried question. “Miss Sullivan, don’t you think you’re a little young to be drinking coffee?” Frankness seems to be the keyiiote of the younger generation. At least, so it would appear from the following conversation which Betty Driscoll noted in her first grade class: Teacher, to a child present in the afternoon, after having been absent that morning: “Why didn’t you come this morning, Joseph?” Josej)h: “I don’t know. I didn’t read the note to see!” Ruth McCurn’s language class was giving oral compositions, with members criti- cizing one another after the conclusion of each talk. During one composition, Ruth noticed one boy staring in real concentration at the speaker. Consequently, when he waved his hand wildly at the end of the story, she wms not surprised. How ' ever, she was a little overcome when he told her that he had fifteen criticisms. “Yessir, Miss McCurn,” he said, “Bill used fifteen ‘amis’. I counted ’em.” What the w ' ell-dressed man will wear! Mary Fleming’s sixth-grade music class, in a vivid flight of imagination, was attending a concert, all attired in formal dress. One little lad, when asked by a young lady what flower he was wearing in his button- hole, w’as stumped, but only for a minute. After serious thought he stated proudly, “I am wearing an orchid.” Hi Unexpected solicitude for Mary McAuliffe popped up recently in her ultra-sophisti- cated fourth grade. As she was administering a rather shaip rebuke to the class concerning poor conduct, one child was heard to remark sympathetically, “It’s too bad, but that’s what she gets for having so many kids around.” Fij fy-tuo Prophecy The darkness tliis eveninjj was gloomy, forlmiding. It seemed to hide from view the hanshee-wind that nipped at cheeks and toes with ghostly fingers and then whirh ' d around the corners of S. T. C. trailing a mournful whistle. Trees clattei(‘d their ice- sheathed branches as if to warn away the group of darkly clad figures that was approaching. Other than feet crunching on snow and a nervous giggle or two the group made no noise. With unnatural (luiet the girls slipi)ed into the darkened building. Helen clicked on a tiny flashlight and led the stumbling seniors down the hall to the women’s loutige. As if it had been a candle blown out by a ghostly breath, the flash flickered and died as the girls entered the room. Iti the blackness Florence whispered and tried to climb Peggy Horan’s back. Mary Gannon instinctively slid under the couch. Before too much turmoil could develop Helen strengthened her quavering voice and said. “Come on girls. M ' e can’t back out now. We all agreed to attend this seance. Let’s join hands and form a circle. Then we’ll all s(iuat and wait for Chi’istine.” No sooner had a sitting circle been organized than there rebounded from ceiling, floor, and walls the voice of Christine, stately in its measured tones. “1 am already here.’’ Nerves shivered and voices retrogressed to the pips and s(iueaks of childhood. OTily the voice of Christine matured and ripened, while at the same time the darkness seemed to deepen and to smother any alien sound. Suddenly in the center of the circle there appeared a luminous dot about the size of an eye-ball. With iridescent colors chasing themselves all over the little globe, the bubble slowly expanded until it had attained the size of a playboy’s head “the morning after.’’ The hypnotic spell of the glowing ball seemed to bewitch the beholders, for all doubts as to the sanity and worth of looking into the future vanished. All wanted to know what would happen in the next ten years. An eerie, greenish light [)layed over the face of Christine as she gazed into her crystal ball. The sibyl spoke into a darkness that actually was peojjled with human beings but seemed to be full of wispy ectoplasm. She s])oke as though she si)oke to herself. “My little ball,’’ she cooed, “my friends have gathered here to learn their destiny. Tell them in what fields of endeavor they shall find themselves ten years hence.’’ There was a piercing whistle, melodious as a flute, and bringing with it the feeling of a rushing wind. Uj) swe|)t the bubble and plastered itself against the wall, flat- tening itself out into a thin silver screen. .Materializing from nowhere there ap))eared on the screen the image of a gleaming plane winging its way through the blue atmosphere. The next scene that flashed upon the screen showed the interior of the plane, and there, somewhat disguised by middle-aged waistlines and sagging jowls, sat the members of the Class of ’43. Trip])ing over thickened ankles and roving up and down the aisle from the luggage com))artment to Pilot Jean Cami)bell’s cubicle were the fwo stewardesses, Mary Cun- ningham and Betty Driscoll. Mary seemed to be drawn to a particular corner of the plane where sat Dottie Drawbridge who was teaching Ruth McCurn how to knit little pink and blue articles. (Don’t think your deduction is so brilliant. ' I ' hey could be pot-holders, you know.) T-ifly-ihrcc Sitting opposite each other and engaged in practising their scales preparatory to a radio debut were Dottie Bell and Isabelle Sandstrom. Between the notes could be heard the voice of Barbara McNamara mumbling “Rinso White; Rinso White!”, and the voice of Ruth Monahan muttering “Well I Swan, How about you?” as they toiled over the scripts of their respective radio programs. The smartly-dressed cosmopolitan author, Esther Lipnick, waved her red-rimmed spectacles enthusiastically under the noses of the two eminent psychologists she was interviewing for background material for her next novel. Waiting impatiently for Esther to complete her conversation with Peggy Ackley and Jeanne Boyden so that she might join them at bridge were Eleanor DeMille, the post-war administrator, Kathryn Stafford, the successful dress-designer, and Mary Gannon, the head of a chain of 943 Carroll Clubs. Anne McAuliffe, Kay’s sketcher, was listening with Mary McAulitfe of the Court of Human Relations to the pearly wisdom and serene philosophy of that demure little nun, Flo Scarpaci. Sarah Hadley, Kay’s shoe model, had crept away to Betty Lenk, where she could kick off her pumps for a session of toe-wiggling and gurgles of comfort. With Betty were some fellow-teachers: Rosemary Robert, who was teaching French to the Eskimos; Mary Fleming, who had instituted progressentialism in the Amazon Basin, and Kathleen Relihan, who was teaching the “Star Spangled Banner” to the Japanese (they’ll learn it, yet). Prancing up and down in the aisle in order to keep in athletic trim were Aggie Macewicz, all-round Olympic winner, and Ruthie Small, a champion jitterbug. Watching their form carefully were Eva Salviuolo and Frances Sullivan, masseuse and exhibitor respectively. . s close to the stewardesses’ kitchenette as possible was Helen Grogan, owner of an international restaurant chain and her own best customer. Peggy Horan, the beloved comedienne of stage and screen was engaged in convincing her that a fresh grape sandwich was better with two slices of bread than it was without, and Isabel Dunn, ace photographer, was attaining the apex of her career in the technicolor shot she was taking of Peggy’s cheeks. Huddled near the emergency door was that renowned, acclaimed, brilliant, famed, distinguished, celebrated (for “etc.” see Webster) archaeologist. Donna Lapinskas, who was nervously tying parachutes to the precious fossilized bones of the Folsom Man. With a burst of triumphant music the phantasmagoria faded. The silver screen shrank into a translucent ball. The ball melted into the darkness. “That is all,” said Christine with the weariness of one who has engaged in great physical exertion. The girls straightened their cramped limbs. “Oh, 1 don’t believe it . . . well, maybe ... it was fun, anyway . . . improbable” . . . such comments floated through the air and out into the evening. Behind the backs of the girls the moon emerged for a split second and then was covered by a shifting cloud. 1 think the moon winked. ALDONNA LAPINSKAS Fifty. four ( lass State Teachers College, we will sing thy praises In any clime or place where we may be, Thy name a love and loyal fervor raises In this thy class of 1918. Thy golden halls hold mem’ries for tomorrow. You gave us knowledge which we proudly bear. And come what may in years that are to follow, W ' e’ll always love thee our dear Alma Mater fair. Words hij Eleanor DeMille Music: Lond()}idernj Air Arranged by ISABELLE SANDSTROM Fifty-five tudent ' Directory JUNIORS Abrams, A rnes A. East Douglas Beals, Richard V City Brady, Phillipa L. City Brulinski, Helen City Cypher, Barbara V. Oxford Galvin, i Iai-y M City Harrington [Marion Rrinceton Higgins, Elsie J City Houlihan, [Mary M City Howe, Mncent G City Looney, Eleanor P City Maloney, George E. City Mandell, Danella E City McCann. Elizabeth A. .. City Moreau, Mary T. City Xieniinen, Helen E City O ' Flynn, Genevieve I I. City Rice, Walter J Leicester Runstein, Matilda B Chelsea Scarry, Margaret M„ ...City Somerville, Virginia L City Spear, Eleanor L Westboro Spongberg, Louise C City Stewart, Bai ' bara A. Amherst Sullivan, Marguerite II No. Grafton Syverson, Doris E Millville Toombs, Grace A City Wetherbee, Frances M... Stowe Withstandley, ' enise F City SOPHOMORES Cove, Maureen B ..City Crowe, Lois E. City Dunn, Ellen L.. Millbury Dyer, Arvilla L Plainfield Frazier, Eva T Rochdale George, Claire A ...West Urookfield Halley, Margaret M City Hoblen, Dorothy E City Holm, Anna hi ..City Holmes, Natalie B City Israelian, Mary N City Johnson, Cai’ol L City Kane, Katherine C City Kelliher, Eleanor C City Kenary, Marie M City Kennedy, Elizabeth G Rochdale Lacouture, I’hyllis M Millbury [Marsh, Janet Northboro McCann, [Marion M City [Messier, Lillian L. Rochdale Palmer, Virginia [M City Russin, [Martha Hudson Sheahan, Virginia B City Sullivan, Leo M City Syverson, Alice A Millville Temple, Louise A Westboro Terroy, M. Celestine Barre Wentworth, Eleanor F City FRESHMEN Barsam, Margaret City Berthiaume, Claire R Uxbridge Brady, Ann M Uxbridge Connolly, Ruth M. City Connors, Mary J Cherry Valley Conway, Barbara E Leicester Durrie, Ethel A Millville Fink, Emmett B Millbury Foley, Mary M Framingham Hale, Janice E Uxbridge Hanley, Hester L Monson Krajewski, Florence J City Labenski, Regina T City Laird, George D. Framingham Laurell, Ruth M City Logan, Evelyn M City Marshall, Alma M Northbridge [McDonnell, Mary M. City Moosey, Eleanor R City Murphy, Kay M East Douglas Reeves, Mary E City Rushford, Winifred J City Scott, June E City Smith, Joan T. Milford Speckman, Elizabeth L Northboro Straw, Barbara E Marlboro Streeter, Florence L. City Tasse, Denyse M City Tomolonius, Barbara M. City Trainor, Alice F City Tucker, Ruth P North Brookfield Warner, Maureen [M City Fif y-eight The Junior Class ' HE JUNIOR CLASS has had a combination of both good luck and bad luck this year. Nevertheless they are a proud class. They’re proud of their boys who are in the armed forces of Uncle Sam. Eight of the stars on the Service flag belong to the Juniors. There is a star foi’ Private First Class Bob Fox, a Marine ; Leo Charbonneau, a doughboy who knows all the answers ; Edmund iMcGee, aviation cadet ; doughboy, John Melia; aviation cadet, Charlie Farnum; doughboy, Paul Evans; W’arren Ilultquist, aviation cadet; and Dick Boulay, a doughboy. There was a considerable amount of question as to who the class officers really were. Paul Evans’ position as class president has I;een taken over by Pat Looney. John Melia’s place as secretary has been taken over by Barbara Stewart, and Clare Boyle, our former treasurer, now a soldier’s wife, has had her position taken over bj Mary Houlihan. The Junior Prom, which transported its guests to the Hawaiian Islands, was the outstanding social event of the season. Jacqueline Pollard, its queen, reigned most charmingly that night. Fiffy- ' iiite The Sophomore Class SOPHOMORE CLASS ushered in the current year with the same ohicers as in their freshman year with the addition of Margaret Halley as Vice-President. The essential preliminaries having been suc- cessfully accomplished, this unique and extraordinary class entered whole- heartedly into the school activities. Their first all-sophomore venture was the highly amusing, successful, and still talked about “Gay Nineties Revue” presented in one of the student assembly programs. The Sophomores, too, felt the brunt of the war with Fred Kelly, Alfred Bai-rios, and Elias Barsoum answering Uncle Sam’s call to arms. In true Sophomore style a farewell party was held for “Eli”, and because of their hurried departure, two fountain pens were sent to “Al” and F]-ed. Another loss was felt when lovely, quiet Judith Reardon left to entei ' the oixler of the Sisters of Mercy. A tea was held in her honor by the Newman Club and the class. The May Dance, if it lives up to the already established Sophomore tradition, promises to be a huge success. Sixty The Freshman Class FRESHMEN are proud that they are the class of ’46 of W. S. T. C. Would you like to meet a few of our many outstanding- students? Denyse Tasse has given us many exhibitions of her skill at the piano throughout the year. June Scott has proved herself to be a most worthy member of our class by her excellent violin concerts. Not only does Ruth Tucker play the organ in Chapel, but she can sing as well. We cannot forget the sing we had in Chapel with Ruth Connolly at the piano. It is quite obvious that Ann Brady is the actress of the class. Evelyn Logan is the athlete of the class, and not only the Freshmen I ' ealize that! Emmett Fink and George Laird are the most outstanding because they are the only men students in the class. We just can’t forget Maureen Warnei’ because she is our class president. Thi ' ee cheers for Maureen! Sixty-onc Tlie wide jrreen earth is ours to roam. Each path that beckons, follow free. But 0. these halls with golden memories. Mem ' ries. ] Iem ' ries. Golden ] Iemories. Of thee are ever calling, pleadingly. In earnestness and truth of soul The watchfires flare and burn low. In twilight hours where ' er our footsteps roam. Thy light, thy flaming light will glow. Thy light, thy flaming light will glow. Si i) -tu o GLEE CLUB This year, as always, the Glee Club has been one of the most repi-e- sentative groups in our college. The fact that we are at war did not pass us by, for at our Glee Club Concert there were included several South American numbers which have been important in developing our Good Neighbor Policy. The highlight of the Christmas program was a rendition of “White Christmas” skillfully arranged by oui‘ director. Miss C.i-ace Kendrick. BACH CHOIR The Bach Choir, a selected group fi ' om the Glee Club, has earned its popularity with the armed foi-ces by repeated concerts at Foil Devens during the year. Both the Glee Club and the Bach Choir are ably directed by Miss Grace Kendrick. Sixty-three KAPPA DELTA PI To open their season, Gamma Chi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, national honor society, held a meeting at the home of President Emeritus Aspin- wall. This group was entertained with tea. The Senior Pledges who were accepted at Honor Night were Anne IMcAuliffe, Bette Driscoll, Eleanor DeMille, and Dorothy Bell. IMiss Elizabeth Kennedy, class of ’39, gave a talk on her experiences in the teaching of deaf children. The concluding event of the season was a banquet held at the Hotel Bancroft, at which the Junior Pledgees were initiated. Faculty advisors for the society are Miss Myra Fitch, Dr. Lawrence A. Averill, and Mi ' . Edmund C. Osborne. GEOGRAPHY CLUB The Geography Club was organized in 1939 for the purpose of offering students opportunity for widening geographic knowledge beyond that obtained in the classroom. Field trips provided enjoyable and valuable geographic research during the pre-war years, but during the war greater reliance upon outside speako’s, geography contests, movies, book reviews, and the like has been necessary. It has been the custom of the club to go to Mount Wachusett for the final meeting of the year, a tradition very much enjoyed, but which of necessity must be eliminated this year. Another pleasing tradition, one which the members did not have to miss this year was the club’s delightful visit to the home of their popular faculty advisor. Dr. Earl B. Shaw. The climax of the Geography Club was reached in its outstanding Pan-American program. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB Flash! the International Relations Club is now reaching the end of its fifth year at Worcester State Teachers College. The club was formed in the spring of 1938 with Dr. Guy II. Winslow as club advisor. The purpose of the club is to create and to make a study of present day world affairs, emphasizing the relationships which exist with our own country. By having guest speakers, holding open-forum discussions, engaging in research activities, and by participating in several home and inter- collegiate panels, especially with the Worcester Colleges, the club has more than fulfilled its purpose. Sixty-jour Kappa Delta Pi Geography Chib International Relations Club THE STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL The democratic way of doiii things is exemplified in our college by the Student Advisory Council which is composed of representatives from each of the classes and a faculty member. The Council gives everyone an opportunity to contribute his share to different projects carried on in the school. This year, due to the war, the Council found it necessary to alter some of the projects which have been executed in previous years. loney, used in other years for Thanksgiving baskets for needy families and for a Christmas party for poor children, was used for boxes for our boys in the service, for a service flag, and for a contribution to the Gazette Santa. The very capable advisor is Miss Elizabeth V. Foster. THE ACORN The Acorn, a newcomer to State Teachers College, is the war-time successor to the Quarterly Review. Published monthly, it has two major aims, to review and to forecast the college activities, and to act as an incentive and a vehicle for literaiy expression. It is in the form of a reg- ular newspaper, complete with pictures and editorials. Each class has a column in which the class reporter describes the current interests and activities of its members. The staff is composed of four Seniors, four Juniors, four Sophomores, and one Freshman. i Iiss Kathryn R. O’Donnell is the faculty sponsor. DRAMATIC CLUB The Dramatic Society has been helpful in encouraging dramatic talent for both its members and the entire college. In spite of the difficulties which are met in the production of a play these days, the club very successfully presented RETURN ENGAGEIMEXT by Laurence Riley in December. I Iiss Kathryn R. O’Donnell, the willing and able director, again won our praise for her efforts. The club meetings have been active ones with lectui-es and demonstrations on make-up, presentations of one act plays, discussions of the current theatre, and reviews of new plays being a few of the subjects. Again the war has curtailed activities — those profitable trips to Boston where would-be thespians satisfy their love for dramatics have necessarily been curtailed for the duration. Sixly-six The Student Advisory Council Acorn Staff Dramatic Club CERCLE FRANCAIS The French Club, the first club organized at this college, had its beginning at the old Normal School. Programs have always been conducted in French, following the aim of the Cercle to encourage use of the language, and have been composed of musical, literary, and dramatic selections, charades, “jeux de salon”, and tableaux vivants. Plays presented to the college and other audiences have been “Le Barbier de Seville”, with ballet, and La Danseuse de Jean (Maupassant). Field trips have been conducted to the Worcester Art Museum, and to the recently opened French Museum at the Natural History iMuseum. Traditional with the Cercle are the Soiree de Noel with tree and carol singing, and a banquet in May. Miss Marguerite McKelligett is the able faculty advisor. SORORES TOGATES The Latin Club may be small in size, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in interest in classical tradition and Roman culture. Yet present day life is not neglected. The close relationship between mythology and every day living in the modern world is clearly shown in the papers which are given at the meetings and in the general discussions which follow. It is worthy of note to realize that in such uncertain times there are those who maintain an interest in the civilization that contributed so much to our own. The faculty member who is the capable leader is Mr. Francis Jones. LITERARY CLUB The aim of the Literary Club is to provide wholesome recreation and timely information through the medium of interesting book reviews of the best-sellers. Various members of the Literary Club present the book reviews and pai ' ticipate in group reading. During the year the club held a joint meeting with the Worcester Pen womens’ Association, and at another meeting Mrs. Lawrence A. Averill provided an enjoyable literary session when she read poiTions of one of her plays. IMiss Verna White makes a very capable and willing faculty advisor. Sixty-eight Cercle F mncais Sorores To(jates Literary Club DEBATING CLUB Despite the loss of Elias Rarsoum, president of the club, and Albert Atkocius, both splendid debaters, the Debating Club carried on in traditional style and enjoyed a very profitable year. In January the club aroused a great deal of enthusiasm by entering the Nation-Wide Collegiate Debating Contest sponsored by the Economic Foundation. Two very successful debates were held at Holy Cross College. Debates have also been held with Worcester Tech, Clark College, and Rhode Island State College, and a joint radio discussion was held with Fitchburg State Teachers College on the (luestion, “The Role of the Teacher in the Present Crisis.’’ Miss Margaret Banigan is the faculty advisor. WOMEN’S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Recorder was kept busy tallying points awarded to students under the Point system of the WAA in use since September for all activities. Before the beginning of the second semester, nine students had earned the first award, three the second, and one the third and highest award. In November Jean Campbell represented the WAA at the Women’s Athletic Conference of the Massachusetts State Teachers College at Framingham. The highlights of the latter part of the year were the basketball games between a WSTC team and the Clark University girls’ team, and the swimming classes at the Y. W. C. A. All of the officers and heads of sports deserve much credit for the excellent way in which the WAA has functioned. Miss Margaret Clark is the enthusiastic faculty advisor. MEN’S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION This club which rates among its major interests basketball, tennis, hockey, and baseball is gradually becoming our smallest organization. But it is obvious that S. T. C.’s loss is Uncle Sam’s gain, for the club’s past members ai-e all in the armed forces — Army, Navy, and Marines. Among its present members, not the least ardent participant is Mr. Riordan, the faculty advisor. Set enty Debating Club Womeii’fi Athletic Association Men’s Athletic Association NEWMAN CLUB E ' ] IAN CLUBS are a federation of college Catholic organizations. They are organized by students interested in furthering Catholic prin- ciples and ideals. Our club meets each month to hear book reviews, to have informal discussions of current topics, and to hear prominent speakers from professional and religious fields. Rev. John F. Reilly, chaplain of the club, was the speaker at one of the autumn meetings. A dance, one of the social functions of the year, is held with the members of the Newman Club at Worcester Tech. Another annual spring event is the Annual Scholarship Lecture, the proceeds of which are given to some needy student chosen by Mr. Carpenter. The final event of the year, the Communion breakfast, is held in May. Miss Elizabeth V. Foster is the faculty advisor. 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