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

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1946 volume:

Co-Editors Mary McDonnell Mary Reeves Literary Editors Eleanor R. Moosey Maureen M. Warner Barbara M. Tomolonius Photography Editor Emmett B. Fink Art Editor Alma M. Marshall Faculty Adviser Kathryn R. O ' Donnell 3. ’46 OAK LEAF may ' . LooL o WJorcestey ' tate teachers C olie e AJot ' cei er, cl use I Is 3tata Collage at lorcaat«r Library o our sincere an d iilealastic cl we, file Class of 1946, gratefully ITEAiRIBOOKo Tlirouglioui our ass auTiser, jilicate fills four years of college life, lie lias given unsfinfingly of liis wise and sympafliefic undersfanding. Coupled wifli Ills astute knowledge of kuman nature are liis inexliaustikle scliolarly acliieTe- inents and musical accoiiiplislinients. Scliolar- skip comkined witk understanding make for kis world outlook, wkick we try to emulate. l Ve kave profited Ly our association witk kiin. ( ' linton K. ( ' .iirpeiiter, Kd. M. 1‘re ident G. Ele;inor Sliaw, Ed. M. Art l.awreiice A. A t‘rill. I’li. 1), l’syclinlo!iy. Mental Hygiene Margaret M. Hanigaii. A. E Literature. Sfteech Elizalieili K. Harlow, Ed. M. Engl isli . . iteratu re AlEert Earnswortli. Pli. 1). 1 1 istory. Econoin ics Dorothy Stafford, Ed. M. Physical Education Lena A. West. Ed. M.. Education, Supervision, Mathematics Madelin A. Wilmarth. Ed. M. K indergarten-Primary, Supervision Guy II Winslow, Ph. 1). History, Government Elizabeth . Eoster, Ed. M. Director of Teacher Training Eraneis I.. .lones. A. M. History, Latin, Sociology (iraie A. Kendriek. Ed. M. Music Marguerite G. .McXelligett. A. M. French STAEE: Winifred G. F ' itcl) Librarian Myrtie I. Webber Secretary Susan E. .Iair.es Clerk Kathryn R. O’Donnell. . . -M. English, Literature Edmund C. Osborne, A. M. Mathematics, Physical Science ,lose]di W. Riordan, Ed. M. Edu cation Mrs. Lily V. Olson. R. N TSurse Marshall Houtwell John J. Elynn Albert Brown Ralpli E. Nelson Custodians Agnes E. Siribner, A. AI. Biology, Nature Study Earl B. Shaw, Pb. D. Geography acuiiij Astute, . . . learned, That’s our faculty . Mrs. Mary Murphy Matron fun loving, . . . smooth! . . right in the groove! There conies a time in the life of each individual when he feels the urge of paus- ing for a nioincnt to consider his aceoni- plishinents in the past and to evaluate them. Such a time has come for us. through our historv ' I shall review four glorious years of hard work, their reward, and all the fun that went with them. History, according to some of its stud- ents, it a systematic and exact account of events. Such an account would not be possible for our illustrious class, active in so many diversified events and versatile in countless worth-while endeavors. We had a heginning as all things do. It was in Septemher, 1942, that this extra- ordinary group of fellows and girls was organized as the Class of 1946. Our en- trance to .S.T.C., placed in its halls a dazed and bewildered variety of students from diverse sections of the state. This stage of development did not last long, hut how ' could it with so many things to accomplish? There was the getting ac- quainted with fellow-classmates, faculty, and the unending mass of upperclassmen, plus the election of our first class officers, Maureen, Florence, Kay, Hester, and Den- ise. Then the seemingly never-to-be-sur- rnounted freshman subjects. World His- tory, Biology, and World Affairs were al- ways present. After our orientation, we stepped forth and presented our first assembly, a novel version of Pocahontas, wdth Mary Connors’ red hair coming in handy as the sun. Mid- years were soon upon us; we survived, and went out to a vacation with lighter hearts. Our first dance was a repeat on our or- iginality and zeal for we initiated a Saddle Shoe Dance, an extravaganza on the dance floor with its Below-Normal School, coke bar, suitcases, and an enormous pair of cardboard saddle shoes skillfully created by “Scottie.” It was in this year that we developed our athletic habits through the daily mara- thon from one class to another, as well as by an occasional dash to the library. This training persisted, and we have had stars for four years both in the field and on the courts. In due time, spring was in the air, soft- hall was in play, and the first year of col- lege life was drawing to a close. Before it was over, however, we had to struggle through final exams, before we got our first view ' of commencement. It was then that we wondered if we would ever see our day of graduation or if we, too, would take up other endeavors as did Ann Brady, June Gray, Eleanor Johnson, Janice Hale, Jackie McGeary, Melva Norton, Barbara Smyth, Betty Speckman, Denise Tasse, A1 ice Trainor, A1 Atkocius, and George Laird. At last we were Sophomores. Those summer months were just enough to change us from lowly freshmen to part of the upper cru.st, the up{)erclassmen. Up- perclassmen we were, hut at times we felt a hit low-down while struggling through Physical Science and (Government courses. Do you remember hut how could you forget — the events of this year! ! ! “Fun on a Bus,” this year’s assembly, topped the list with Mary Reeves, Barbara, Boh, and Emmett as our “darkies.” On the same list were v ])ecch, with Regina Expounding on Geo-politik, star gazing with Miss Dean, and the aetit)ii that took plaee when it was our turn to l)e ehwer and dependahle in taekling the prohleins of the Seholar- shij) lea and the May Danee, hoth of whieh oeeurred on the same day. Confu- sion did reign for a time, hut our ingenuity surmounted all. Vi e made fast work of elearing the hall in hueket-hrigade fashion; hut instead of buckets it was chairs, tables, screens, stands, and what-have-you that we passed along out the fire escape. f)f course, the problem of making a throne before the flowers wilted was a mere trifle. Bv seven o’clock all was serene in the hall as we dashed out to try to gather our eom- ])osure before the escorts of the evening appeared upon the scene. A super dance resulted, such as only the Class of ' 46 could produce. Again the time chart read, “This year is fast fieeting, and your second year is about to close.” This year had many hap- py, laughing hours as well as many trials and trihidations. e loved it, and we hated to see it close. By the time we were juniors, Ruth Laur- ell, Barbara Conway, Regina Lahenski, Florence Krajewski, Kay Murphy, Ethel Durrie, and Florence Streeter had all taken different j)aths and were no longer part of the Class of ’46. ow as juniors, we had to become more “dignified” as we approached the next to the last year on our journey through col- lege. We soon began work on the Junior Prom, an occasion which brought forth Ruthie and her flit gun with its fire pre- ventive fluid to he spraye l on every ar- ticle used. Without Boh we could not have had the dance, for it was his back-breaking efforts that [trf)vided the mixture for the flit gun. Barbara was crowned our (pieen mirlst the glimmer of the sparkling lights from the gaily-trimmed Christmas tree. The first trip to North Conway brought wonderful recommendations for a return trip. I’his year, the Elementaries took uj) the ])rofession with enthusiasm, and the Sec- omlaries wondered how ' they did it. Prob- lem children, observations made possible by the “Green Bullet.” and the reunions on Fridays were all part of a fast-fleeting year that ended all too soon. I he day of days — onr Senior Day. Nov- ember 9th, came in a year that brought the end of the war which had dominated our lives since our Freshman days. In a day of peace we donned our caps and gowns, impersonated the faculty, sang our class song, which was written by Barbara Straw ' , and entered our senior year with lighter hearts. The Secondaries were to have their try at the classroom from the other side of the desk. They tried, succeeded, and found less difficulty than they had anticipated. The memories of the senior year bring these snatches . . . the All College Tea . . . Dr. Averill’s and Air. Osborne’s portrayal of Romeo and Juliet . . . Student Council revision . . . the New York Conference . . . veteran’s enrollment . . . “G” groups . . . Dr. Farnsworth and Economics . . . the Post Office Unit ... a long Christmas va- cation I the poor Secondaries) . . . dances . . . a fifteen-hour trij) to North Conway . . . Dr. Shaw ’s return . . . Spring’s approach . . . the first Parent-Student tea . . . our Alay Queen and her attendants . . . the re- birth of the Senior Prom . . . Commence- ment as a Sunday event . . . our DEGREES and cherished thoughts of four years to- gether as the Class of 1946. To evaluate for each classmate all those glorious days is too personal a task; so, at this point, I turn over to each and every meml)er of the Class of 1946 your Class History. Draw from it vour own memor- ies and evaluations of four years at Wor- cester State Teachers College. Hester L. Hanley, Class Historian Seniors all have trod the way of learning, apprenticeship, lonnging, and play. E. ur am ■■Peflg ’ ’ lia8 filled a decided niche in onr class for four years. Our aml)itious ice-presideut possesses au effervescent vitality which has uiafle her welcomed at all affairs. Her interests are divided e([uallv hetween Kappa Delta Pi and the U. S. O. Glee Club 1, 2; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3; Play 2; Debating Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 2, President 3, Treasurer 4; Finance Committee 2, 4; Building and Grounds Committee 3; Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Class Vice-President 3, 4. Homo Address: 25 BOWDOIN ST., WORCE.STEK CiaiK 1 . dL %Laume Claire is the personification of j)oise, efficiency, and serenity, coupled with a certain touch of F’rench charm that is both refreshing and disarming. Hail to the faithful keeper of the Class Exchequer! Class Treasurer 2, 3, 4; Finance Committee 2, 3, 4 ; French Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2; Neu man Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Honip Address: 98 SOUTH MAIN ST., UXBRIDGE onnord The integration of discretion, tact, and assurance have made Mary an excellent social chairman. Her even temper and stud- ied casualness have helj)cd to smooth off many a social gathering. Athletic events fiml in Mary a dependafde rooter. Clais Social Chairman 3, 4; Chm Marshall; May Queen Attendant 3 ; . R. C. 1 ; Glee Club 1 ; Neuman Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Recording Secretary 3; Geography Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3. Homo Adclross: .30 HOTTOMI.Y AVK., CIIKKRY VAI.LF.Y Considerate, affable, and responsible, Eininett lias jiroved to be indispensable to onr college and to our class. A jiistly- fainous sense of humor, an unfailing helpfulness, and a constant gallantry present a word picture of our man of the hour.” Dramatic Club 1, 3, 4; Plays 1, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4, V ice-President 3, President 4; Student Council 3; Auditor 3; Geography Club 2, 3, 4; Building and Grounds Committee 4; Year- book Photography Editor; Acorn Staff 4; General Handyman 1, 2, 3, 4. Home Address: RHODES ST., MIELBURY ari o Mary ' s friendliness is inagnetie, and her alnlity to keep her friends is phenomenal. Sineerity, tact, and originality coupled with a pleasant manner have aideil her iri her responsihle office as President of the Student Council. Student Council 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3; Pres- ident 4; Publicity Committee 3, 4; Cercle Francais 3, 4; Sorores Togatae 1, 2; Scriba 2; Neu man Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Home Address ' . 29 HAYES ST., FRAMINGHAM hy is Hester so well-liked hy all who meet her? Her saucy dimples, dancing eyes, and infectious giggle are part of the answer. The rest may he found in her ahility to comhine successfully the arts of study and sociahility. Class Treasurer 1; Dramatic Club 1, 2, Secretary 2; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Recording Secretary 4; Student Council 4 ; Auditor 4 ; Geography Club 3, 4 ; Assembly Committee 3 ; Finance Committee 1, 4; . R. C. 1. Home Address: 200 MAIN ST., MONSON A generous smile and a candid manner are typical of our versatile sports zealot. Her carefree style belies her alnlity to get things done. Dancing, driving, dril)hling . . . by these you shall know her. Class Marshall; W. A. A. Board 1, 2, 3, 4; Pres- ident 4, Vice-President i , 1. R. C. Geography Club 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Homo Address: 40 MARBLE ST., WOKCE.STER Amiable, Loyal, Modest, Assiduous .... is a tliuiubiiail sketeli of Alma. It can be tridy said of her, “Her voice was ever soft, gentle, and low ... an excellent thing in woman.” Literary Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Acting President 4; Dra- matic Club 1, 2; French Club 1; Social Chairman 1; Assembly Committee 4; Glee Club 4; Yearbook Art Editor. Horne Address: 40 .SCHOOL ST., NORTHBRIDGE onne An int(‘llig(‘iit roiiver atioiialist is our Mary. In her blithe way, she manages to write editorials, prepare debates, attend o|� ( ' ias, and discuss the |� ros and eons of polities in her leisure titiu ' . Her ]� r(‘eision and lier ju ieeless sense t f Innnor are added attractions. Debating Club 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , President 2 , Treasurer 3 ; Program Chairman 4 ; Dramatic Club 1 , 4 ; Play 4 ; Acorn Staff 2 , 3 , 4 , Co-Editor-in-Chiej 3 ; Netcman Club 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ; Co-Chairman Neieman Club Scholarship Lecture 4 ; Finance Committee 3 ; Literary Club 1 ; Yearbook Co-Editor. Homr Addrrss: tot (;hki:n tiii.i, pkw v, wokckstek Here is a very little person with a inifihty capacity lor work. Soft-spoken and sweet-tempered, Eleanor has asserted herscdf as a forward-strivin ); leader in the editorial and dehatinji spheres. And she sings, too! Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Co-Chairman of Scholar- ship Lecture 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Librarian 1; Debating Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 1, 3, 4, Vice- President 2; Acorn 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Editor-in-Chief 3, Editor 4; Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4, President 4; Yearbook Literary Editor. Horn (‘ .4 (Idress : 80 SHREWSBURY ST., WORCESTER Oi ' vd C. O ' Jit earij A later addition to our class was Holy (iross’ gift to S. T. C. Easy-going, nonchalant, industrious, Hoh has served for a year as the popular president of the Geography Cluh. Our hudding tennis star can enliven any conversation with the rapier thrust of his dry huinor. Keu ' tnan Cluh 2, 3, 4; Drumutic Cluh 4; Play 4; Building and Grounds Cotnmiltee 3, 4; Geography Cluh 3, 4, Presideru 4, Treasurer 3. Homo A (I dross: 262 CJtANDLFK ST., WOKCE.STEK eeuei Impersonator de-luxe, witty, master of the siiapj)y eomehaek, Man,- is always on tap for the extra-peppy announeement or the serious topic for which you want a leader par-excellence. A sports and activities enthusiast, she has ample reserve energy for investigating Dr. Shaw ' s geogra])hical mysteries. Glee Club 1, 2; Literary Club 1, 2, Treasurer 2; Student Council 2, Secretary 2; Tinance Committee 2; Geography Club 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Acorn Staff 3, 4, Associate Editor 3, 4; Yearbook Co-Editor. Horn p .-1 cldrpss : 5 KUREKA TER., WORCESTER Bee-like in manner ami fawn-like in appearance, innie ” sur- prises us with her many social activities. She is capable, enterprisiiifi, ami fastidious, three (jualities which are proved hv her sartorial accomplishments. Newman Cluh I, 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 1; Cieo ru- phy Cluh 2; Debating Club 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Student Council 4; Acorn Staff 3. Homo Address: 160 HKACON ST., WOKCESTKK “One flrihhle and a Itoiince, add a handful of pizzicato, cover thoroughly with logarithinis and mix well” . . . result, Scottie,” our violin virtuoso and “single” math major. I nassnming, June is ecjualiy adej)t at all the manual arts. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, 4; Literary Club 1, 2; Geography Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Assembly Committee 2, 3, 4; Building and Grounds Committee 1; Finance Committee 3, 4; X ' . A. A. Board 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3, Vice-President 4. 1 1 nine Address: 261 CHAMH.KR ST., WORCESTER Milford ' s contribution to W .S. I .C. was “Sinitty,’’ al ways the calm master of any situation. An avid school booster, sbe enjoys sports and is prominent in all extra-cnrricula activities. We owe a debt to Joan ' s leadershi]� . . . that ' s how we got to be such a wonderfnl class. Class V icc-PreCidenl 2, President 3, 4; Social Com- mittee 3, 4; Geography Club 2, 3, 4 ; Glee Club 1 ; Neuman Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Ilo mr Addrt ss : 20 (;lines ave ., milford C. Si avu A member of Kappa Delta Pi, Barbara is a sebolar ' s seholar. Intensely interested in science, sbe bas superior ability in tbis field. ‘‘Barb” bas an abiding secondary interest in music, yvbicb is attesterl by ber composition of onr class song. French Club 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Kappa Della Pi 4; Finance Committee 2, 3 ; Class Song. Home .Address: 407 MAFM.E .ST., MARLBORO ' L uwam omolomus Petite, expressive, ea])tivating, Barbara’s mobile features and • Iramatie instiiiet bave made ber an indispensable asset to flramaties at S.T.C. An energetic leader in tbe Frencb Club, she has tbe “savoir fairc” in dancing, literature, and scholarship. Class Social Chairman 2; l ewman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; french Club I, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Plays 1, 2, 3, 4; V ice-President 4; junior Prom Queen 3; Kappa Delta Pi 4; Year- book Literary Editor. Home Address ' . 2 ENGLEWOOD AVE.. WORCESTER W hether at the keyl)oanl, eonsole, or on tlie haskethall court, she is efjiially at lionie. Caj)ahle aiul depeinlahle a l iiifinituin, Kuth’s engaging disposition lias endeared her to many through- out her four years. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3, 4; . R. C. 1; Assembly Committee 1 ; Building and Grounds Committee 1 ; Geography Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3; It . A. A. Board 2, 3, Secretary 3; Publicity Committee 4. Uom e .4 flclrrss : 17 HK;H ST., NORTH HKOOKFIRLI) aumevi amer Maureen is geniune. Her fUsarniing smile proves it, ami her constant thoughtfulness, unswerving loyalty, ami good sports- manshij) conlirm it. Her infinite vitality is envied hy us all. Hoth athlete and scholar. Maureen is the most truly ])opular girl in the class. C au President I, 2, Secretary 3, 4; H ' . A. A. Board ], 2, 3, 4, President 3; Seirman Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Corresponding, Secretar) 4; Cieography Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Plays 3, 4; Assembly Committee 1, 3; Literary Club 2; . R. C. 1; Yearbook Literary Editor. o mv idtin ss : 51 HO n.AM) TKR., WORCKSTEK cldm66 On tJiis (lay, we stand on the lliresliold ol a new era and look hack on four eventful years ol colle je lile. hile sorrow and destruction were wrought upon the entire world, we, at college, had an opportunity for (jiiiet study and for formulating our ideals and jdiilosophy of teaching. For this, we are grateful to our loyal friends and counselors, whose friendly cooperative spirit is stamped indelihly in our minds. Vk e are certain that the ojjportunities and tin ' training presented us here have helped to equij) us for life’s work and that they will guide us in the future. . s a symhol of our fruitful and happy years spent at State Teachers College, we plant this ivy with the hope that in the years to come the growth of the ideals and amhitions of the class of ’46 will parallel the growth of this tiny plant. i‘. O. Box No. 426 Fiiirhanks, Alaska June 26, 1971 Dear Mary. “It’s Been a long, long time,’ as the sojig went in our student lays, since our class of 46 lias reminisced over its capricious, fleeting college days. How 1 miss those reunions we used to have in which we exchanged experiences on our life’s work! Verbose as in our college days, we tenaciously clung to the few waning memories of onr youth. But enough of the ramidings of an old man! How sorry 1 was to miss our 26th reunion at the college! Our atom-generating furnace here at Fairhanks I iiiversity is heiug repaired, and it was my duty to supervise such an important task. Knowing your propensity for keeping ahreast of class activities, I would like you to en- lighten me on the progress and well-heing of our class. Speaking of classmates, an old huddy of ours. Boh O’Leary, passed through here a few weeks ago on his way to Point Barrow. Bob is on a leave of absence from the Ihiiversity of Chicago so he can serve as geologist for a mining expedition. Enterprising fellow. Boh! I feel quite sure that others in our class are as successful as Boh. Won’t you confirm my belief by writing me of them? 1 do hope you are very well and that you think of our college days as often as I. Perhaps 1 should mention something about myself. Three years ago Lucr etia and I finally reached .Alaska, settled in Fairhanks, and founded the University of which I am now President. Thus, you see, the dreams, hopes, and yearnings of my college days have materialized at last! Affectionately, Emmett 4257 Chandler Towers Worcester 46, Mass. June 26, 1971 Dear Emmett, How surprised and delighted I was to receive your microfilm letter a few moments ago. It took all of two hours for it to reach Worcester. Such delays are inexcusable! After read- ing your note, I decided to appease your curiosity and share with you the happenings and successes of our class id ' ’46. Incidentally, Emmett, our recent reunion at the college on June 9 was an occasion of pleasant surprises. No doubt, you’ve known for some time that S. T. C. has attained a total of seventeen huildings, exilusive of dormitories. The .Administration Building, which was once the only huilding on the campus, is dwarfed hy the immensity of our Social Science building, from whose tower one may see a clear view of Worcester’s suburb Boston, they call it. Emmett, you would he amazed at the extent of the campus. It now lias within its confines what was once the Worcester .Municipal .Airport. Through the generosity of the class of 1948, •S. T. (!. purihased the airport, with all the trimmings. I understand that whenever Dr. Shaw has a class in Geography of South America, he charters a Stratoliner, and they take a fifty- minute round triii spin to A ' eneztiela, .Argentina, or LIraguay. Visual education has reached its height! The eastern limit of the campus is hounded hy a place formerly known as Bancroft Tower. The Tower still remains and is used hy co-educational S. T. C. principally as an astronomical ohser oh, let’s stop kidding ourselves — you know what it’s used for. But 1 know you’re anxious to hear about the conijianions of our youth, so I ' ll discontinue my a[)praisal of the more tangible parts of S. T. (!. I ' m afraid I’ll have to curtail my news as I am planning to attend a F ' ine Arts concert sponsored hy our .Alumni Association this evening in the newly-renovated Memorial .Audi- torium. Need I say more than that June .Scott is violin soloist and she is going to feature a gargantuan, impressionistic jiiece hy our own Barbara Straw ? A ou probably noticed that I mentioned “the newly-renovated Auditorium.” That, my ' dear Emmett, is the enviable accomplishment of Worcester’s first woman mayor Hester Hanley. As 1 was glancing tliroiigli iny inicrolilnicd newspaper to look np this evening’s eoneert, the picture of Claire Herthiaiinie caught iny eye. She is the Harhara Hutton of our time, the heiress of a chain store fortune. On the same page was a picture of a famous social luminary Mary Connors, the Elsa Maxwell of 1971. Mary has just heen elected President of the American Federation of Vi omen ' s Cluhs. 1 know that when I see her, you’ll want me to add your congratulations to mine. Hy the way, Emmett. Mary Connors and Evelyn Logan are still inseparahle as ever. Vi Idle Mary travels to various women’s cluhs as guest lecturer, Evelyn keeps a full caletidar of activities hy giving exhihition tennis matches. I understand pAclyn has an enormous collection of Davis tennis cups. No reunion at S. T. C. is complete without the presence of Mary Reeves. .She has never lost her gift for impersonation. Mary, with her cleverly concocted monologues, has heen the rage of Broadway for years. She is reputed to he one of the highest paid entertainers in our land. .Another personage in the theatrical world is “Harh” Tomolonius. She is currently being featured in a road production of (diekhov’s The Cherry Orchard a part made famous by Katherine Cornell when we were young. Remember? 10:30 p. 111. Dear Emmett, Now to bnislil Tins letter was interrupted so 1 could attend the concert of which I spoke, and at which — lucky for us 1 met some of our classmates. Joan Smith was there, stunningly attired in a striking electric-blue nylon gown, designed by Mile. Wild. “Wild” Rushford has made rapid strides in her chosen field of costume designing. Just recently she was a guest on Joan’s radio program. “Meet the Elite.” No doubt Lucretia has tuned in on her television set and has “caught” that program. Joan’s running commentaries on jiolitics, business, and the arts always are so timely and thought-provoking. .And she always did have a lovely speaking voice. During the intermission, I was speaking to Joan, who told me that Mary Foley was “barnstorming” Eurasia for the still-thriving U. N. O. How apropos that Mary should carry over her liking for student government into her life work as a geo-political expert! Joan also informed me that Peggy Barsam is now president of Milwaukee’s largest dejiartment store. Peggy made a trip there during our senior year for K. P., or some such organization, and she immediately fell in love with the city. She returned to the Midwest some years ago and has made it her permanent home. Not a few of our girls have turned to music. Ruth Tucker’s all-girl orchestra is completing its thirteenth straight week at Radio City Music Hall. It’s almost impossible to obtain tickets, even for a matinee. 1 simply can’t miss it! ! When I was leaving the .Auditorium this evening, a notice in the foyer drew my attention. It concerned the 112th Annual Worcester Festival which takes place in the fall. You’ve probably guessed by now that the announcement concerned Eleanor Moosey. .And that’s absolutely true! Eleanor is one of the few Worcester natives ever to return to their city as the feature attraction of .Artist’s Night. Everyone will rejoice with her in her success. The art field is also well represented by .Alma Marshall. Some of her paintings are being given a private showing this week in the New A ork Museum of .Art. I have had the good fortune to meet .Alma on my iiifre |uent trips to Worcester. She is making quite a name for herself as director of the (iardner Museum in Boston. -As soon as 1 finish this letter, I am going to resume reading a fascinating book — a Book-of- tbe-Century Club cboice -now topping the best seller list. It’s tbe revealing autobiography of our dear classmate. Maureen Warner, and is very apiiropriately entitled. My Life as a Hottentot. It is quite a departure from the other sociological novels from which she had achieved fame. And there you have it, Emmett. The revealing, condensed, and uncensored facts about your S. T. C. friends. Our class numbers among its members the great and near great. I do hope. Emmett, that this epistle has restored for you a few cherished memories of our eternal youth. How do I spend my time, you say? My lifelong ambition, too, bas been realized, as I am Congresswoman from the Fourth .Massachusetts District. Congress is just a sideline with me. however. My full-time job is pasting articles about our classmates in my scrapbooks. .And you know, Emmett, even by pasting scrapbooks, one may aciiuire a firm foundation and a broad base, as the Prophet often said. .Affectionately, Mary McDonnell a66 ona We, the lofty anil illustrious Class of 1946. of the Slate Teachers College at Worcester, Massachusetts, being soutui of limh anil strong of winil, and in our usual state of nervous agitation, do hereby bequeath to faculty, associates, and lowly underclassmen, our worldly possessions, in the following manner: To President Carpenter, we give our thanks for his understanding of our adolescent difficul- ties. To Mr. Jones, our class adviser, and to the entire faculty, we express our deepest appreciation for the instruction, cooperation, and guidance given to us in such large measures during our four years at college. To our librarian. Miss Fitch, the personification of cooperation, we leave our undying thanks. Without her help we would have been ill- prepared for many classes. To the lively, spunky Junior Class we leave the responsibilities and pleasures that go with the Senior year. To the Sophomore Class we leave Dr. Farnsworth and his never-to-be-forgotten economics. To the Freshman Class we leave the fond re- membrance of Harry Howard. We bequeath our personal possessions in the following manner: Peg Barsam leaves her place in Kappa Delta Pi to some promising, but garrulous Sophomore. Claire Berthiaume leaves a reasonable facsimile of Roland for the girl’s lounge. Mary Connors leaves her social savoir-faire to Pal Doyle. Emmett Fink leaves a book entitled, “How to Win and Maintain the Interest of One Hundred Girls” to Eli Barsoum. Mary Foley takes Cushing Hospital with her. Hester Hanley leaves both halves of Monson. Evelyn Logan leaves her efficiency as a gymnast to Barbara Brosnan. Mary McDonnell leaves the headaches of a Yearbook editor to a capable Junior. .■ lrna Marshall leaves the May Street Kindergarten to Jean Perkins. Eleanor Moosey leaves a report card generously spattered with A’s to Grace Ann Keegan. Bob O’ Leary leaves a blush that would put a neon sign to shame to A1 Barrios. Mary Reeves leaves her good position with Spencer Shoe Company to an ambitious Freshman. Winnie Rushford leaves the advice. “Go steady, young lady” to Pat Hehir. June Scott leaves a zest for the bike hike to the “bikers” of the future. Joan Smith leaves her dignified leadership to the next Senior Class president. Barbara Straw leaves her scientific mind to Doris Katz. Barbara Tomolonius leaves “the cutest smile” to some girl who hasn’t found a man. Ruth Tucker leaves her musical ability to Rosemarie Biron. Maureen “M.” Warner leaves her “vitaminized” personality to a certain few in the Junior Class. Now, having bequeathed our wordly possessions, we, the Class of 1946, do hereby set our hand and seal to this, our last will and testament, on the eighth day of June, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and forty-six. The Class of 1946 Robert O’Leary Testator mah(;aki:t bars am that Jf inrliellioji vprve CLAIRE BERTllIAUME that ready smile MARY CONNORS that taxi of Don ' s EMMETT FINK that Romeo look MARY EOLEY that Sorry I ' m late. Mr. Jones HESTER HANLEY that heaeh ivag m EYELYN L0(;AN that A to Z seale laughter ALMA MARSHALL that K. P. enthusiasm MARY McDonnell that blase flair ELEANOR MOOSEY that dark-eyed hire ROBERT O LEARY that dry nit MARY REFAES that rubber-legged art W INTI RED RUSHEORD that Tony eomplex Jl NE SCOTT that long stride .JOAN SMITH that noontime promenade BARBARA STRAW that Cotta-get-a-bus jmnetuality BARBARA TO MO FONT US that jiolished look RUTH TUCKER that Jeepers ludiit MAUREEN M. WARNER that im pressario manner OP Stole en . . . ALBAN ATKOCIUS Serviee ANN BRADY Hnsiness RUTH CONNOLLY Married BARBARA CONWAY Clark ETHEL DURRIE Business RALPH DWYER Serviee RUTH GOLDMAN Business .JUNE GRAY Married .lANICE HALE Busi siness ELEANOR JOHNSON Bw siness FLORENCE KRAJEWSKl Clark REGINA LABENSKI Profess ion a I Entertainer (;eor(;e laird Retarded (that ' s a joke, son! Rl TH LAURELL Married JACOUELINE Mc(;EARY Religious Life KAY MURPHY Theologiial School MELYA NORTON Business BARBARA SMYTH Art School ELIZABETH SPECKMAN Theological School FLORENCE STREETER IS’iirsing Career DENISE TASSE M iisical Career ALICE TRAINOR Perry Kindergarten School The Seniors want to say tkanL ?? ■J To President Carpenter, for liis kindness and fairness in all matters; To Mr. Jones, for good eounsel in all oiir undertakings; To Mr. Hiordan, for those tips on teaeliing not found in hooks; To Dr. Farnsworth, for his illuminating eritieisms of human society; To Miss McKelligett, for a “little hit of France;” To Miss Kendrick, for heautiful music; To Dr. Vi iNSLOW, for his documentation of our hig moments via kodachrome; To Miss Foster, for her invaluahle aid during our apprenticeship; To Dr. Averill, for a sound philosophy of life; To Miss ilmarth, for kindly consideration always; To Miss Shaw, for an appreciation of loveliness in simple things; To Miss West, for untangling for us the mysteries of the register; To Miss Banigan, for the fun we always had in Speech class; To Miss O ' Donnell, for those smoothly-executed Dramatic Cluh plays; To Dr. Shaw, for a happy example of a man who loves his work; To Mr. Osborne, for a delightful sense of humor; To Miss Stafford, for making gym class pleasant for non-athletes too; To Miss Barlow ' , for keejiing us up with the world of new hooks; To Miss Scribner, for a never-to-he-forgotten introduction to the hydra; To Mrs. Olson, for being the Florence Nightingale of S. T. C.; To Miss Kittredge. for her well-halanced meals; To The Staff, Miss Wehher, Miss James, Miss Fitch, Mrs. Murphy, Mr. Boutwell and his janitorial staff for making S. T. (T the most ac- commodating and attractive school we know ! COLL E (; E HYMN Words and Music by Grace A. Kendrick, Director of Music beck-ons. fol-low free, But O, these halls with gohl-en niem-o- ries, Mem- Vies, Mein-’ries Gold-en Mem- o-ries. Of thee are E® 3 - ’ever calling, pleadingly. In earnestness and truth of soul the watch fires — t r r f -TV—-- f I hy light, thy flam-ing light will glow TJiy light,thy flani-ing light will glow. Fun and frnlic fill these payes with meetings, dances, wits, and sages. and ACTIVITIES One more unforgettable year has been added to the unique history of the Junior Class. Although missing our better half, the Eleinentaries, for the seeond semester, the rest of us earried aloft the proud banner of the elass of ’47. The Junior Prom! Who ean forget the reeordd)reaking attendance, the dedicated dances, and the smiling Queen Kav llenigan? Ihe Junior Class Assembly! Here our ingenuity was displayed with the adaj)tation of our favorite radio programs, featuring a Dr. Agony skit and a quiz show. At the Parent-Student Tea, the audience was regaled with exerpts from the justly-famous Junior Assembly. Thus our Junior ear! No wonder, as we look forward to the climax of our college career — that the words of Browning ring in our ears, “the hest is yet to he.” Officers are: Katherine Henigan, President; Patricia Daley, Vice-President; Carolyn Carlson. Secretary; Marie Daley, Treasurer; Geraldine Kane, Social Chairman. opL omore During Class Week, September, 194.5, the Sophomore Class set the pattern for this year’s activities by putting their hapless Freshman sisters through their paces. A few days later, however, the Sophomores jjroved they could “take it” as well as “give it” by imposing severe restrictions upon themselves. A special program presented on Sophomore Day was enlivened by an orches- tra which marched and played; and original songs bewailed the sad plight of the scholarly Sojihomores. In December, Dr. Winslow and the Sophomores enjoyed a trip to historic and educational sites in and around Boston. In an A[nil assembly, the rare talents of the Sophomore Class were combined in an artistic triumph for the edification of the school. A new version of Cinderella was presented. It was written and directed by our ever-capable Jean Sullivan. Bright costumes and clever characterizations made the play sparkle wi th life. The last social affair of the year was the Sophomore May Prom — a phenom- enal success. Decorations were bright with vernal colors and s[)iing blossoms. 1 he special feature of the evening was the crowning of the May Queen. Now the Sophomores have laid aside their hooks with pride for the past and hope for the future. Officers are: Mary Walsh, President; Marjorie Carroll, Vice-President; Frances Sweeney, Secretary; Mary Carroll, Treasurer; Barbara Looney, Social Chairman. lie resLman a a66 .Septemhcr 11, 1945, saw the entrance of thirty-five freshmen at State Teachers College. The regular orientation exercises were offered, and a superb assembly was given by the newly-entered students. At the first formal meeting of the clas.s, June Higgins was elected temporary chairman, with Irene Wheeler as treasurer pro tem. In October permanent officers were elected: Nancy Curley, President; Lillian Strand, Vice-President; Barbara Sliugnu ' , 4 ' reasurer; and Geraldine Wolcott, Secretary. Farly plans were imule for our f reshman Dance, which was to he held on Fehruarv 9, with Bay Hohan’s orchestia engaged for the evening. A talented committee made the gymnasium look like a fairyland in the Valentine motif. Although only fri ' shmen, we hope we have contributed somewhat to the spirit and activity of the school, and we wish to continue to do so in the future. THE STUDENT CDUNEIL In uocorilance uilh tlie aim of this organization, To encourage ami foster a student-faculty relationship which will serve the needs of all in problems of student govern- ment. the Council has brought into effect this year many things which are indicative of a forward look. Under the direction of the Council and .Miss Foster, who is Faculty Adviser, the school as a whole undertook and completed satisfactorily the revision of the Constitution. M uch credit and appreciation is due the Council for organizing the many activities of Orientation Week, cul- minating in the Student-Faculty Tea. The .All-College Dance and . ' ' uh-E’reshman Day fared well under the direc- tion of the Council. Not to be forgotten, are its tireless ef- forts to obtain stickers and pennants of S. T. C. -An old precedent was renewed this year, when Council representatives attended the Eastern States Conference of Professional Schools for Teachers, in New A ' ork City. Their report on this conference in assembly demonstrated conclusively the versatility, industry, and contagious school spirit of Council members. Officers are: Mary Foley, President; Dorothy T. Smith, A ice-President ; Mary Carroll, Secretary; Hester Hanley, -Auditor; Miss Elizabeth V. Foster, Faculty .Adviser. THE GEEE CLUB Participation in the Glee Club gives us some of our happiest memories. Under the direction of Grace .A. Kend- rick we presented a colorful and significant Christmas Concert. We have sung at various times in assemblies during the year. What fun we had singing over the Radio! Our annual concert was the big event of the year, with -Anthony Raisis, violinist, as our guest artist, and Michael Maglio as his accompanist. Our own soloists were Ruth Tucker and Eleanor Moosey. Officers are: Ruth Tucker, President; .Alma Marshall. Vice-President; Mary Bryson, Secretary-Treasurer; Rose- mary Biron. Librarian. THE GEOGRAPHY CLUB The Georgraphy Club was exceedingly fortunate this year in having two such noteworthy advisers as Mr. George Corfield and Dr. Earl B. Shaw. Mr. Corfield was with us the first semester while Dr. Shaw was in England, at Shriven- ham University. Upon his return. Dr. Shaw told us of a few of his many interesting experiences in England and Holland. Our Pan-.American Day program consisted of an unusual presentation of the biogranhies of four outstanding South American personalities. The program also included musical selections of Latin .American origin. The last meeting of the year took the for m of a field trip to Babson Institute. Here we viewed the largest physio- graphic map of the LTiited States in existence. We came away with a feeling of awe for the greatness of our heritage, which is -America. Officers are: Robert O ' Leary, President; Barbara Brosnan. Vice-President; Rose Kaletski. Secretary; June Scott. Treas- urer; Dr. Earl B. Shaw, Faculty .Adviser. r H E A E [) H N The Acorn has completed its fourth year as our official college newspaper. It has two major functions: to review and forecast college activities, and to serve as an outlet for our literary expressions and aspirations. This year we were justly proud when we were notified that the Acorn had won third prize in the twenty-second annual contest conducted by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association among 864 student-edited newspapers and mag- azines. The Acorn also serves to strengthen the bond between undergraduates and alumni. .All this has been accomplished through the untiring efforts of the staff and of Miss Kathryn R. O ' Donnell The Staff : Eleanor R. .Moosey, Editor-in-Chief ; Clara M. Saunders. Associate Editor; jean F. Sullivan. Literary Ed- itor; Mary Reeves, Emmet Fink. Grace Keegan, Carolyn Carlson, Eileen Bouvier, Mary Londergan. Rose .Ahearn. and Phyllis Rawding. Reporters. T [1 e: u a k l e a f MARY McDONYEU, Co-Editor MARY REEYES Co-Editor EMMETT H, ElNk Photoiiraphy Editor ELEANOR R. MOOSEY MATREEN M. WARNER BARBARA M. TOMOLONIIS Literary Editors ALMA M. MARSHALL Art Editor KATHRYN R. O ' DONNELL Eaciilty Adviser W OMEN ' S A T H L E ' I ' 1 C A S S 0 E I A T I 0 N “ Come one, come aB” is the motto of one of the most energetic and popular organizations at S. T. C. the Women’s Athletic Association. Among the varietl sports in which many participated are basketball, badminton, ping-pong. Walking tours of the surroumling countryside also were popular. II E B AT 1 N G The Debating Society in 1946 has added another college to its list. College of Onr Lady of the Elms. Of course, the “regulars” were still on hand; Holy Cross, Worcester Poly- technic Institute, and Fitchburg State Teachers College. Return debates were held with each college. The National Intercollegiate Debate (piesiion was used for all the debates: Resolved : That the L nited States should direct its foreign EE i; Eli GEE This school year has been an interesting and busy one for the mend)ers of the “Le Cer( le Francais We have become more con scious of France ' s part in the world conflict and of our part in aiding France to return to her former status. Movies such as “Men of the Macpiis’ ' and “Four A ears of Summing l |)“ gave vivid pictures of the burden France has had to hear. Leo (diarhonneau, hack from service in Africa, gave us first-hand accounts of life in that country. A fascinating re|x� rt on “Les Silences de las Mer by errors Most |)opular of all was the North Conway trip which, we hope, will become a tradition. Officers are: Evelyn Logan, President; June Scott, A ice- President; Dorothy Smith. Secretary-Treasurer; Miss Dor- othy E. Stafford, Faculty .Adviser. S D E I E T Y [)olicy toward the establishment of free trade among the nations of the world. For the radio discussion, which is now an annual event, the topic chosen was. The Banning of Books.” Officers are: Clara Saunders, President; Geraldine Kane, A ice-President ; Margaret Barsam. Treasurer; Eleanor M oosey. Secretary ; M iss Margaret M. Banigan, Faculty Adviser. F H A N E A I S (pen name of a noted illustrator) was given by Mile. McKell- igett. “Le Cercle Francais” has a new addition to its family. The club adopted an ori)!ian, a little French girl, to whom cloth- ing and food are sent directly every month. Other memorable events of the year were the traditional (ihristmas jtarty and the Mav haiKjuet. Officers are: Barbara Tomolonius, I’resident; Doris Skrivars, A ice-President ; Eileen Bouvier, Secretary; Edna .Sansoiicie, Treasurer; Barbara .Shugrue I’rogram (ihairman; Miss Marguerite (E McKelligett, Faculty Adviser. KAPPA 1) (lamina Chi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi. National Honor Society in Kdueation. aeeepted two new j)ledges. Barbara Toniolonius and Barbara Straw, both seniors, on Decendter 7. 1945. On tliis traditional Honor Night, outstanding nieni- hers of tlie Sophomore and Junior (Classes attended as guests. The fifteenth Biennial Convocation, which was omitted in 1944. was held this year in Milwaukee. Margaret Barsam attended as official delegate of tlie chapter. Four members INTERNATIONAL This year the 1. R. C. has been chiefly concerned with the study of China ' s government, history, literature, and natural resources. Much of the material used in the discussions was obtainecl from books received from the Carnegie En- downment for International Peace. Interesting information was obtained from a talk given to us by Mr. Theodore Shaw of South Lancaster. Mr. Shaw is an educational worker who has spent twenty-one years in China. From this study of THE LITER The Literary Club has had a very active year. During the year a new system was established whereby members of the club have the opportunity of reading hooks from the club library. .Activities included an interesting meeting in which the current best-sellers were presented. Literary “Quizes,” held at some meetings proved both challenging and enjoyable. In .April, we yielded to the warm spring atmosphere and held our meeting at the outdoor fireplace on the college E L T A PI of the Junior Class were initiated at the annual dinner party at the college cafeteria on May 4. They were: Doris Skrivars, Grace Keegan. Elaine McDonougb. and Carol Ericson. The two seniors previously pledged were initiated at this time. Officers are: Eleanor Moosey, President; Margaret Barsam, Secretary-Treasurer; Edmund C. Osborne, Faculty .Adviser. RELATIONS CLUB China the Club feels that it has acquired a better and clearer understanding of the present day conditions existing there. The Club members hope that their enlightenment on the subject will further aid the cause for international peace in that region. Officers are: Sylvia .Adams, President; Frances Katunas, A ' ice-President ; .Angela Perry. Secretary; Phyllis Boucher, Treasurer. ARY CLUB campus. At this meeting books were abandoned for other types of fun. games, and the taste of ‘’weenies.” Our year was climaxed by a highly enjoyable trip to the ‘’Wayside Inn,” where we recalled the appeal of the literary period that produced one of our .American classics. The historical background served to make our delicious dinner the more enjoyable. This trip ended another year for the Literary Club. Officers are: Dorothy Smith, President; A ' irginia McDon- ald. A ice-President ; Norma Gardner, Secretary-Treasurer; Miss Elizabeth R. Barlow, Faculty .Adviser. THE DRAMATIC CLUB The Dramatic Club climaxed its activities this year with the presentation of its annual play under the direction of Miss Kathryn R. O ' Donnell. The play, which was received with gratifying warmth, was “Letters to Lucerne” and it ilealt with the problems confronting a group of ' teen-age girls in a .Swiss boarding school at the outbreak of this war. The interest depended not so much upon action as upon the interplay of personalities and emotional conflict and. in that respect, was the most serious play that the club has attempted for some time. Taking part were: Maureen Warner, Mary McDonnell. Barbara Tomolonius, Patricia Doyle. Patricia Hehir, Barbara Looney, Sylvia Badrigian, June Higgins. Mary Gagnon, Emmett Fink. Robert O ' Leary, Eli Barsoum, and .Alfred Barrios. THE NEWMAN CLUB The Newman (dub enjoyed another successful year under the guitlance of .Miss Foster. .Among the various activities carried on was the annual Scholarship Lecture, with Miss Francis Perkins, former Secretary of Labor, as our speaker. At its April meeting the Club entertained a (Committee of Ten. who rejiresented the .New England Federation of Newman Clubs, at an old-fashioned church supper in the College cafeteria. The mendiers climaxed this year’s activities with the annual Communion Breakfast, which was held in May. Officers are: Emmett B. Fink. President; Geraldine Kane, Vice-President; Hester Hanley, Secretary; Maureen Warner, (iorresponding Secretary; Virginia Dillon, Treasurer. Our faculty adviser is Miss Elizabeth . Foster, and our spiritual adviser is Reverend John Reilly. niEGES CLUST C o m p 1 i m e n t s Jeweler to the 1 94 6 Class of a 73 Treinmit Street FRIEND Boston, Mass. o rn p 1 i m e n t ,s EL ODD ADAMS, INC. of a Indlstrial Supplies FRIEND School Supplies 1 ! C. C. LO ELL CO.. INC. Compliments j Art Materials and of a School Supplies 1 FRIEND 31 Pearl Street Worcester ( ' .oni pliments of HILLCREST DAIRY, INC. HILLCREST COUNTRY CLUH Printers of “The Oakleaf” Charlotte and James Dolan, Mjirs. 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