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

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1945 volume:

QIgAA, 0 45 Annual of State Teachers College M ora 4 Q i I � I : l 1 1 4� r % CLAIRH GHORGH Cr.LIiSTINE TFRROY I i I « r (I I I :«l 1 1 � I EVA ERASIER JANET MARSH VIRGINIA PALMER ELIZABETH KENNEDY F ' II I II € cl II €i :• I r MAUREEN COVE f liol oi ici|� li tililor LOUISE TEMPLE Art I il 1 1 o I ANNA HOLM A il I « c r MISS KATHRYN R. O ' DONNELL The O a k I e a f Staff In grateful appreciation of the faith, nohle spirit, and undaunted courage shosrn hy the hoys of our class sho postponed their college careers and took their stand against the malicious forces of esil that our li es might he hlessed scith freedom and that future generatious might lice peacefully, see, the class of 1945, sincerely and humhiy dedicate to them our yearbook Lt. Alfred Earrois S $gt« Elia% Bar oiiiii Clinton E. Carpenter. Ed.M. Prefidtnt Lawrence A. Averill, Ph D. Psy chology Myra A. Fitch, A.B. EducMton. Super! is io ti Marguerite C. McKelligett, A.M. French Edmund C. Osborne, A.M. Mathematics . Science Francis L. Jones, A.M. L.ttin. Sociology. History Lena A. est, Ed.M Education. Supervision Guy H. ' X ' lnslow, Ph D. History. Government Agnes E. Scribner. A.M. Biology. Xature Study Earl B. Shaw. Ph D. Geography Margaret M. Banigan. AM Literature. Speech Albert Farnsworth, Ph D. History. Economics Elizabeth V. Foster, Ed.M. Director of Teacher Training Kathryn R. O Donnell, A. M. English. Literature Joseph Riordan, Ed.M. Education G. Eleanor Shaw, Ed.M. Art Dorothy Stafford. Ed.M. Physical Education Elizabeth R. Barlow, Ed.M. English. Literature Emma F. Harris, Ed.M. Kindergarten Daniel L. Healy, Ed.M. Music COLLEGE STAFF ' W inifred C. Fitch Librarian Susan E. James Clerk Myrtie I. NX ' ebber Secretary Mrs. Lily V. Olson, R.X. Ktirse Marshall Boutwell John J. Flynn Albert N. Brown Cti Uodians Mary I. McGill Matron Faculty I nfailin ly comjx tent (lej)fjulahle — agreeable j ersistent — perspverinii — helpful ad riser Xewnian Cluh 1. 2. ? . 4. Board Member 1. Treasurer 2. Vice Presi- dent 3, President 4: W. A. A. Ke- rorder 2. Vice-President 3. Board Member 4. Basketball Captain 4. M. S. T. C. V. A. A. Delesate 4: Dramatic Club 2. 3; I. R. C. 1. 2, 3: (Jeoffrai� hy Club 4; Building; and Grounds 2. 3: Finance Com- mittee 3: Publicity Committee 4: Oakleaf Business Manager V aureeii Co t Positive assurance — earnest — stoical indnst lions steadfast ({iiiet reserve N(‘ v!n;in ( ' lub I. 2. 1; Litera? y rlui) 1. 2, 4. Secretary 2. ' 5; Service (’oininittee 4, ( ' hainnan 1 Lorraine Dunn Essensp of cuteness — jwtite — exuberant — ingenious cheerful - - animated smile (ilee Club 1. 2. Librarian 1. 2; W. A. A. Hoard Member 1 : New- man Club 1. 2, 3, 4. Board Alem- ber 2: (ieojrraphy Club 4: Pub- licity Committee 3, 4: Social Com- mittee 3, 4: Class Social (’Iiairniaii 3 4; May Queen Attendant 2. 3; Oakleaf Literary Editor 4 Frasier T a Boundless self-reliant of charm vitality diminutive — flighty — persevering — a certain touch Dramatic Club 1, 2, 2, 4, Play ; French Club 1. 2, Secretary 2. Vice-President 3: (ilee (’lub 1. 2, 3, 4; (Jeoffraj)hy ( ' lub 4; Acorn Stafl ' 3. 4; Oakleaf Co-Kditor 4 Claire George Choer fully — industrious diplomutir cupiddc loyal — parsisleutly m-oura iiu ' Newman Chib I . 2, .4, 4, Hoarii Member 4: I. K. 0. 1, 2 ; : (ieo r- vai)hv (Mill) 4 : V. A. A. Hoard Member 1 : Dramafie (Mub 1. M, I ' lav :i; Social (Mnmnittee M. 4 : Student Council M, 4, (’onference Delesatt ' :i: Cla ss Vice-Pr esidont ■J : rias! I’resident M, 4 ; May ( iK‘( n Altend. ' int 4 Mar;i |arct Halley hi ( rrii ' ihl ‘ teus( — impish - likable — vivacious — entcrprisini ' sports zealot I. R. C. 1, 2: W. A. A. Hoard Mom ber : Newman Club 1. 2, t , 4, Correspondinsf Secretary 4: (Jeojc- ra])hy Club 4; Assembly (’ommittee ' i: May ( ueen Attendant 1. 2 Dorothy Holden Ir devotee — fastidious — calm — siiieere - competeiit deliberate perseverance ' ■ (ilee Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1. 2. 3. 4. Play 3; I. i. 0. 1 : Lit- erary rlub 3: Geofjrajjhy Club 4; W. A. A. Treasurer 2: Finance { ' ommittee 2: Acorn Art Kditor 2, 3: Oakleaf Art Editor 4 Anna Holm Easy nonrhalanre — attractive — ironic — unassiiming — carefree staunch comrade Newman Ohih 1, 2, 3, 4: French rhib 1 : Acorn Staff : W. A. A. Marie Kenary Jovial nature gullible — considerate — trnstivortliy — genuine — socially minded Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Board Member 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2. 3. Librarian 1, 2. Treasurer 3; Dra- matic ( ' lub 2, 3, 4. Treasurer 2: Geography ( ' lub 4: Finance Com- mittee 2, 3, 4: ML A. A.: Acorn Staff 3, 4: Student Council 4: Class Treasurer 2, 3, 4: Class His- torian Eliza Itetli Kennedy Suirtlinif originalily - assiduous — scholarly — cousrieutious prompt — unfailing loyalty Kappa Delta Pi ' 1 . 4, Secretary- Treasurer 4: filee ( ' luh 1, 2; (re- oKra] hy Club 2. 0, 4. President 4: W. A. A. Hoard 2. 4. Treasurer : Oakleaf 4, Class Will 4 ; Kinance Committee 3, 4 Janet a r s h (Jiirenly drnieanor — versatile debonair poised sophisticated gnieefid dancer Ka))j)a Delta Pi 4; Newman Club 1. 12, o, 4. ]{ecor linff Secretary : Dramatic Plub 1. 2, 2. 4. Vice- President 2, Play 2; (leoijrai)hy riub 2. 4: (llee Club 1; Huildinjr and (irounds Commitee 1 ; Social (’ommittee 4: V. A. A. lioard Member: Student rouncil 1. 2. 2. 4. Secretary 2. Vice-President 2. President 4 ; (Mass ' A’ice- Ib ' esident 2. 4: Oakleaf Literary Kditor 4: May ( ueen 4 V irginia Palmer SfiiirY r()(fiictry alluring — animated — dramatic - loquacious — sartorial perfection Dramatic Club 1, 2, o, 4, IMay 4: Buildinjc and (irounds 4 Martha H u s s i n l (‘rsonifiC(ition of dignity — casual — sncct — gracious — intellectual j)ersoual charm Ka] I a Delta Pi • . 1. President 4; Latin ( ' lub 1 ; (Jeo«rra])hy Club 2. ' ■ , 4. Secretary 2, Vice-President 2: Class Secretary 2, 4: Junior Prom Queen 3; May Queen At- tendant 3, 4 Alice A y T e r s o n enthusiust — sociable — self-reliant — versatile — serious musically talented (Moe Oil)) 2: Dramatic (Mul) 2. ’5. 4, Play 2, 4; (icojjraphy C’lub 4: W. A. A.: Assembly rj)mmittee • . 4: (’om])oscr of f’lass Son ; Oak- leaf 4. l hoto{fra])hy Kclitor Louise Temple Addictpfl to belles-lettres — modest metirulous jdeasant — cooperative — firm convictions French Club 1: Literary Club 2. 4: Building and Grounds o: Glee Club 1, 2: Xe Tnan Club 1. 2. 2. 4: Acorn Staff 4: Oakleaf 4, Co- Fditor-in-Chief elestine Terror Miisirally tulentvd qui( t diffident — efficient — industrious ' taetfiilly frank Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 1; I. H. ( ' . I; Literary Clul) 2, ' J, 4. Vice-lMesi (lent 3; Dramatic Clul) 1, 2. Play 2; Assembly (’omrnittee 4 Eleanor W cnt eortli Ad d r ess Today we step undaunted from the portals of this college into the world of tomorrow. As is typical of the future, it is a world filled with uncertainties; but we have hopes and ideals for it, formulated from the educational and cultural backgrounds which you, our parents, teachers, and classmates have given us during our four years here — years filled with joy, laughter, and learning — for which we are deeply grateful. Our joy today is somewhat dimmed, for it means this is the last time we shall meet as the chess of ' 45 ; and it terminates many happy events whose memories we shall cherish always. This ivy, destined to grow upward, is symbolic of our hope for the future — that we, too, may .soar to the greatest possible heights. CLASS SONG State Teachers College, we give thanks to thee, hor all the things you gave us, in four years of inemories — Friendships and learnings, faith and hope and truth You ' ve added many things of worth to our youth. As we go forward into parts unknown We ' ll keep forever trying to keep our .standards high In this our song we bid thee fond farewell And know you will in future years hold courage still. Louisr-: Ti;mfi.i-; Class H I s t o r y Sitting in the warm sun of a lazy pril morn, I watched the sunbeams as they danced upon the new blades of grass and the green leaves of the flowers. Spring had just arrived, and I noticed the buds of the apple tree. Their youthful be aut)’ recalled to me the day when we, the Class of ’4S. entered the portals of State Teachers College at X orcester. Like the bud, we were green and the surround- ings overwhelmed us; but our influence became noted as the days went by. I remember when I was a freshman, the days when we had fort)’-seven members in our class . . . the Freshman exams . . . the Freshman dance and A1 and the balloons . . . the superb assembly. Our Gay Nineties Review . . . the everready car and camera of Eli and Fred . . . the dressing of Christmas dolls . . . the sinking dread of exams . . . the advent of George Green . . . our First-Aid classes when students and facult)- were all in the same class . . . the hot dog roast by the pond . . . our modern dancing class . . . the leaving, of Dotty Cantwell, Pat Gloster, Bett)’ Spongberg, and Alice Slein . . . and our freshman year was gone. The bud has peeked from the green covering and I recall when I was a sophomore. I remember us as those advanced sophomore sisters and our feeling of importance as we escorted the newcom- ing freshman around . . . the moron jokes . . . when we used green ink on St. Patrick’s Day for Dr. Winslow ' s test . . . that Uncle Sam called our men, Leo, Eli, Fred, and Al, to help him win the war . . . that Susan Marshall, Annette Ducharme, and Charlotte Cutler got their M.R.S. degrees . . . Judy and Lillian, like Alice Slein, chose the peace- ful and religious life of a novice . . . the arriving of the bridge enthusiasts Louise and Lee . . . Fri- day night . . . Martha’s and Betty’s sitting in the rotunda selling war stamps . . . the exquisite floral decorations of the May Dance. The bud has edged its way out and I now call to mind my junior year. I remember our loneli- ness w ' hen sixteen of our class left for other ports ; but what we lacked in quantity we had in quality — ’’ethnocentrism” as Mr. Jones would say. Betty’s dough-raised snake and tears run- ning down Miss Shaw’s cheeks . . . the dance of the year, our Junior Prom, and Alice as our majestic Queen . . . Kappa Delta Pi honoring Janet, Virginia, and Alice . . . most of all I re- member our apprenticeship and those h ' riday sto- ries of the lounge . . . the secondaries all alone and ' lonely and singing I Walk Alone.” Now the blossom has reached its full bloom and I remember when I was a senior. I remember Eva’s proudly displaying her diamond to us, her envious pals . . . the donning of caps and gowns . . . our knees doing the Conga as we marched down the aisle . . . Dr. Farnsworth’s economic class . . . seeing green everywhere on Senior Day . . . our trip to Worcester State Hospital with Dr. Averill . . . Miss Scribner’s nature class . . . the un- chaperoned New York trip . . . when Betty Holm received her diamond and one-eighth of the class was engaged . . . the skiless mountain trip . . . Virginia Palmer as our May Queen attended by Alice Syverson and Margaret Halley . . . the proofs for our yearbook . . . Superintendents and contracts . . . Class Day . . . Commencement. Just as the blossom precedes the fruit, so our college days have prepared us for a full, challeng- ing, and serviceable life. C I a s s Will If r. t u‘ class of 19-15 of the State Teachers College at If orces- ter. Massacliits ‘tts. being of sound mind and body, but hnoning the uncertainty of life, do hereby declare the statements re- corded in this document to be our last icill and testament, thereby rendering void all other statements or icills contrived. After the payment of our just debts, ive be jueath our property in the folloiving manner: To President Carpenter and the entire faculty we give our sincere gratitude for the cooperation, guidance, and help given to us during our four years at S. T. C. To Miss O Donnell, our adviser, we express our deepest appreciation for her untiring service to the class. To the Junior Class we leave the responsibilities and pleasures which go with being Seniors. To the Sophomore Class we leave the space in the lounge formerly occupied by the Class of ' 45. ( ' K ' e are convinced the Class of ' 4 ' will carry on our traditions of haunting the lounge.) To the Freshman Class we extend our congratulations for remaining in school during times when positions are so plentiful. Individuals of the class bequeath the following: Maureen Cove leaves her enthusiasm for Newman Club activities to Mr. Fink. Lorraine Dunn leaves her 4-F rating to those who find modern dance on the gym program. Eva Frasier leaves her secret of how to win friends and catch a man to hopeful underclassmen. Claire George leaves her squeak to the sound effects department of the Dramatic Club. Margaret Halley leaves her gracious manner and efficiency to Joan Smith. Dorothy Holden leaves twenty volumes entitled My Dreams ’ to the library. (Dotty ' s dreams are far more interesting than fiction.) Betty Holm leaves her artistic talent to students taking art activities. Marie Kenary leaves her naiveness to the future physics classes. Betty Kennedy leaves her unusual paper mache snake to the Natural History Museum. Janet Marsh leaves her information and dreams of Alaska to certain prospective Seniors. Virginia Palmer leaves her sudden interest in basketball to the Freshmen. Martha Russin leaves her suite of lockers to the incoming Freshmen; they will find a complete wardrobe there. Alice Syverson leaves her intelligence to the students in the library. Maybe they will find the way to the lounge, too. Louise Temple leaves her deck of cards and the secret of making her bid to the Sophomores. Celestine Terroy leaves her literary qualities to future Senior Elementaries. Eleanor VC ' entworth leaves her musical ability to Barbara Straw. Last, but by no means least, we leave the tales of our New York trip in the hope that they will spread so much zeal that other classes will plan trips in the future. In icitness whereof . we set our name this seventh day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hutulred and forty- five. I ' he Class ok 194. ' ) M A U R !• E N C O V R ril IU Vaithful LORRAINE DUNN It Ain ' t I eressarily So EVA I- R A Z I E R II lirn I ' m U (ilkin f Arm in Arm icitli Jimmy CLAIRE GEORGE Don ' t Fonro Mo In MARGARET HALLEY Door Ono DO R O T H Y HOLDEN Let Me Call on Street liettrt BE TTY H O L M y oil ' d Be Surprised MARIE K E N A R Y 7 here ' ll Never Be Another i on BETTY KENNEDY Smiles JANET MARSH I ' ll Be Seeing V on VIRGINIA PALMER If hen Irish Eyes Are Smilin ' MA RTHA RUSS IN Slightly Terrific ALICE SY VERSON A Pretty Girl Is Like a Melody LOUISE TEMPLE Smoke Gets in 1 onr Eyes CELESTINE TER ROY fl ant My Mama ELEANOR WENTWORTH Street and Lovely E o o m e r a Lest We Forget ♦ ♦ ♦ ELEANOR BARRIERE . . . Business ALLRED BARRIOS , . . . Service ELIAS BARSOUM . . . . Service THELMA BRODSKY . . . Furthering education elsewhere DOROTHY CANTWELL . Furthering education elsewhere LOIS CROWE .... . Furthering education elsewhere CHARLOTTE CUTLER . Married ELIZABETH DORAN . . . Furthering education elsewhere ANNETTE DUCHARME . Married ARVILLA DYER . . . . Furthering education elsewhere EFFIE HARTICOLLIS . . . I ' urthering education elsewhere NATALIE HOLMES . . . Service MARY ISRAELIAN . . . Business KATHERINE KANE . . . Furthering education elsewhere ELEANOR KELLIHER . Furthering education elsewhere FREDERICK KELLEY . . . Service PHYLLIS LACOUTURE . Furthering education elsewhere YVETTE LEDOUX . . . . Furthering education elsew ' here MARION McCANN . . . Furthering education elsewhere ROBERT McDonough . Business LILLIAN MESSIER . . . Sisterhood JUDITH REARDON , . . Sisterhood MAYBELLE SHAW . . . Business VIRGINIA SHEAHAN . I ' urthering education elsewhere ALICE SLEIN .... . Sisterhood BETTY SPONGBERG . . . Married SHIRLEY THERRIEN . . . Business Class of 1946 September found the Class of ’46 flooding the hallowed and now familiar halls of W. S. T. C., but this time there were no Freshmen to guide around — we were too dignified for that. On Junior Day in October we further dis- tinguished ourselves by donning starched white shirts and singing a specially created ballad. We made sure our servicemen wouldn ' t be forgotten for Christmas, so in November we shipped gifts off to them. Christmas also brought up plans for the Junior Prom, and on December 2 glittering couples waltzed in the soft glow from the colorful lights of a huge Christmas tree. It was a wonderful success! Perhaps the saddest time of the Junior calendar occurred when we had to wave a tearful farewell to our better half, the elementaries, who were bound for the woes and joys of the classroom. The secondaries roamed the corridors alone for the second semester and together with Mr. Jones, our faculty adviser, patiently waited for the return of the elementaries and our advent into the first class of the college. All hail the versatile Class of ’46! !! Class of 1947 The Class of ’47 may never get to heaven” — these words made this famous class a main attraction at the student-faculty tea, a culmination to Freshman Week held in October. The new tradition was introduced to S. T. C. by the vivacious Sophomores. We shall never forget that glorious week when Frosh were obliged to submit to our every whim and desire. Thus began our second year at college. Henry’s furlough and subsequent party in mid-winter was a ’45 highlight. Our top achievement was the Sophomore Assembly. The halls are now buzzing with the excitement of final arrange- ments for the annual May Prom. The Class of ’47 may never get to heaven,” but S. T. C. wouldn ' t be the same without them. Class of I94S Chatter! — books! — laughter! With our Sophomore sisters as guides, we entered S. T. C. on September 12, 1944. Confronted with the despairing problem of becoming hideous wretches on Freshman Day, we squared our shoulders, braided our hair, covered our wide eyes with dark glas.ses, left all make-up at home — and undertook to show that we could take it. When we surprised the Sophomores with our original parodies that fateful noon, our reputation as good sports became established. At Christmas we shared our party with an appreciative faculty. Mid-years came and went with no casu- alties. On March 17th, our social prestige was assured when our Freshman Dance, complete with shamrocks, clay pipes, and the Irish flag, took the entire school by storm. We welcomed spring by conducting a Sing-Song assem- bly for the whole school. May went fast. Class elections — final exam.s — our last picnic — and it was all over. With one year of success behind us, the Class of ' 48 looks forward to assuming in September the exalted status of upperclassmen. Cl, ASS OI I ICFHS .loan Smilli I’rpsiilpnl Alarparel Harsain I ire-l’resiileiit Maureen IX arner Secretary Claire Herlliianine T reasurer Mary Connors Social Chairman CLASS OR ICKKS (iaiherine Henif:an Presiilenl I’alriria Daley f ice-l’resideni Carolyn (iarlson Secretary Mai I )aley Treasurer .leanne Ca};non Socitil Chairman CLASS OR ICKHS Mary X alsli President Marjorie (iarroll I ice-President Francis Siveeney Secretary Mary (iarroll Treasurer liarhara Loone Social Chairman Acorn The Acorn has just completed its junior year within the walls of learning of W ' . S. T. C. It has done much in the past three years to awaken and sustain the good morale of S. T. C. by mirroring all activities which have taken place within the school. It has provided an outlet for the literary talents of our students from the raw recruits of Freshmen to the blase Seniors. It has strengthened the ties that bind betw ' een undergraduates and alumnae and has also acted as courier between the college and our boys serving on all fighting fronts of the world. All this has been accomplished through the untiring efforts and enthusiasm of Miss Kathryn R. O ' Donnell, our adviser, and members of the various classes who compose the staff. Miss Kathryn R. O ' Donnell Fnciilly Adviser Mary M -I)onnell Co-Edit or-iti-Chief Eleanor Moosey Co-Edit or-in-Cliief Mary Reeves Associfite Editor Winifred Rusliford Associiite Editor Doris Skrivars IJterary Editor Cercle Francais This year ' s activities were opened by an informal reception for the new members and initiation of the Freshmen. Varied programs showing the con- tributions of France to the culture and civilization of the world were held. Music by famous French composers was played, reviews of books by re- nowned French authors were given, and an exhibition of French objets d ' art was held. In addition, the club held forum discussions of current affairs emphasizing the role of France in the world today. Colorful sweaters were knit by members for children of war-torn France. Norbert Bernstein gave an interesting lecture on Paris and his experiences in coming from France to America. Every meeting is accompanied by the welcome rafraichissements, while the highlights of the year are the Fete de Noel and the annual culminat- ing banquet with its impressive installation ceremony. Miss Marguerite C. MeKelligetl Faculty Adviser Barbara Tomolonius President Dorothy Willard J ice-President Doris Skrivars Secretary Barbara Straw T reasurer Debating Club The Debating Society had a very fruitful season this year. Several club debates and discussions were held prior to the opening of the debating season in February. The debaters matched wits with representatives from Salem State Teachers College, the Rhode Island College of Education, and Holy Cross. The Catholic Women ' s Club of Worcester extended an invitation to the debaters to lead a forum discussion on the question of compulsory peacetime military training. In addition to the several social functions sponsored by the Debating Society, members planned an outdoor culminating activity in May when the debating season officially came to a close. Mis.s Margaret M. Banigati Faculty Adviser Margaret Barsam President Geraldine Kane I ice-President Eleanor Moosey Secretary Mary McDonnell Treasurer Dramatic Club The Dramatic Club broke all traditions on December 8th, when it pre- sented Nine Girls, an excellent murder mystery. Two new actresses were discovered — Patricia Hehir, the capable medically- minded sister, and Sylvia Badrigian, the clever sleuth. Patricia Doyle was charming as the shy, lovable victim. We shall always remember Louise Temple, the intellectual, fiery leftist; Martha Russin, the fun-provoking glamour girl ; Barbara Tomolonius, the unsympathetic; steely murderess; Maureen Warner, the laugh-provoking tomboy; and Geraldine Guertin and Dorothy Smith, the wide-eyed pledges. The production was enjoyed by a large audience and contributed further to Miss O Donnell ' s excellent reputation as an outstanding director. Mis.s Kathryn R. O ' Donnell Faculty Adviser Patricia Hebir President Barbara Toinobndus ice-President Madeline Dalton Secretary Sylvia Badrigian Treasurer Gfograpliy Clul� The Geography Club looked skyward this year witli air travel a major theme. A panel discu.ssion and a talk by City Fngineer Perry gave us back- ground for the location, history, and construction of the Worcester Airport. Since air-fields are allied with travel. Dr. Shaw spoke at one meeting on Do ' s and Don ' ts of Travel. The major theme was dropped at an enjoyable Christ- mas party held at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Shaw. Air again dominated at our Pan-American Assembly which emphasized plane travel through Latin America. The final meeting held at Worcester Airport topped off a success- ful year. Glee Club The Glee Club began an industrious term with full rehearsals for our Christmas program. To prove the adage that diligence and hard work pay, our program was so well received that we were asked to sing at the Scholar- ship Tea. This privilege has never been conferred upon the club during its previous histor)’. As a final crowning achievement the Glee Cub, as is the tradition, poured forth inspiring song at the commencement exercises. We Glee Club members do not wish to be regarded as ' all work and no play people; therefore, we planned a trip en masse to the Boston Pops. The con- cert was as instructive as it was enjoyable. Dr. Karl H. Sliau h ' liriilly .idvisiT Janet .Mar ll I’resident Hulh Tucker I ice-l’resideiit . Vlary Connors Secretdry l.ouise Temple Secretary pro tern Kohert O ' Leary Treasurer .Mr. Daniel L. Mealy Taculty Adviser Kulli Tucker President June Scott 1 ice-President Dorothy Willard Secretarv-T reasitrer International Celations Club The I. R. C. has completed a successful year of work. At the meetings, discussions and book reviews were held. Teti Years in fapati by Joseph Grew, a compilation of his papers warning us about the character of the Jap- anese people, was reviewed. Compass of the World by Hans W. Weigert and Vilkjalmur Stefansson, giving the geographical point of view in politics, was also reviewed. These books and many others of this type have been received by the club from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. These volumes have been added to the increasing number in the International Rela- tions Section of the college library. The recent meetings have been con- cerned with the various conferences, including those of Bretton Woods, Dumbarton Oaks, and Yalta. These meetings were concerned with studying the fundamental advantages and weaknesses of the conferences. The last meeting of the club was held at the home of Dr. Winslow. A discussion of the San Francisco Conference w-as participated in by members. Dr. (;uy H. Vi inslou Faculty Adviser I’lijllis Houclier President Evelyn Manoogian f ice-President Ruth Rrennan Secretary Sylvia .Adams Treasurer Kappa E clta F i Kappa Delta Pi, an honor society in education, was established at the University of Illinois on March 8, 1911. Gamma Chi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi was installed at Worcester State Teachers College on March 1, 1933, by Dr. Thomas C. McCracken of Ohio University, executive president of the national society. The local chapter celebrated its tenth anniversary on March 2, 1945 with a dinner party in the college cafeteria. Members of the various classes from 1934 to 1946 were present for an evening of fun and the renew- ing of old friendships. The tenth birthday saw the membership of the chapter reach the total of ninety-one with the pledging of Eleanor Moosey and Margaret Barsam. These two Juniors and Virginia Palmer of the class of ' 45 were initiated on May 12th at a meeting preceding the annual Scholarship Tea. Miss Palmer was pledged in 1944. Edmund C. Oshorm Faculty Adviser -Alive Syver.«oii President Janet Iar ll Secretary- Treasurer Litcrarv Cliil� The Literary (ilub is made up of those who find enjoyment in good reading. This year the club joined the Book-of-the-Month Club. Several current books have been purchased which have been used for book reviews during the meetings. These books were purchased with a view to budding up a library which club members can use in the futuie. One of the most enjoyable ventures of the year was a trip one sunny Ajsril afternoon to the Wayside Inn. The popularity of this trip was shown by the fact that although the club is a small group, other members of the student body displayed such enthusiasm that over forty went on the pilgrimage. Apart from bookish subjects, the club had other interests. A hot dog roast, for instance, terminated the events of the year. Miss Eli ,al)etli K. Harlow Faculty Adviser (irace Keegan President Dorolliy Sinidi I ice President .lean Rupp Secretary Palricia Dovle freasiirer NeM ' maii Club The Newman Club, a Catholic organization, enjoyed another successful year under Miss Foster ' s able direction. The club enjoyed several book re- views and discussions on matters of faith. Our chaplain. Rev. John F. Reilly, addressed us at our March meeting. The annual scholarship lecture with Francelia Waterbury, dramatic monologist, was a little different from programs the club had presented in past years, and proved to be very enter- taining and profitable. The communion breakfast, the culminating activity of the year, was held at Putnam and Thurston ' s restaurant, with Rev. William A. Lucey of Holy Cross College as guest speaker. M iss Elizaheili . !■ 0 tpr Facility Adviser Muureeii Cove President Mary Connors Recording Secretary Dorothy llolilen Correspondn (g Secretary (feraldine Kane Treasurer Student Adeisory Council This organization is a model of democracy at work in a war-torn world. It is the voice of the student embodying his ideas and ideals, and is the medium through which students and faculty work together for better under- standing. In addition to its being the first and last student group in the college to convene, it is the only one to di,scuss and give advice on a wide diversity of problems. This year, among other things, the council provided crew hats and pennants for the students, arranged for Sub- Freshman Day, remembered our boys in the service, planned through the Red Cross for trips to Cushing and Lovell General Hospitals, and prepared in cooperation wdth Class Presidents and Social Chairmen the social calendar of the year. Miss Elizahelli . Foster Faculty Adviser Virginia Palmer President Mary F’oley Tice President l)or(� lliy Sinilli Secretary Emmett Fink Auditor Womeu ' s Athletic Association Behold the activities of the club which keeps people healthy, wealthy, and wise ! We have seasonal sports such as field liockey, basketball, volleyball, softball, and tennis. Besides, we have broken records this year by taking long hikes to Silver Springs via the Ciascades; by bicycling to Leicester and later to Westminster; and last but not least by taking that glorious trip to North Conway and the mountains of New Hampshire. We look with pride on this year ' s activities and look ahead to more never- to-be-forgotten times next year! -Miss Dorothy .SlalTonI Faculty Adviser Maureen W artier President Evelyn Logan I ice President Hiilli Tucker Secretary June .Scott Freasiirer T X . V . y ' • t • ' f