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

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1948 volume:

CLARA SAUNDERS MARY OSBORNE JEAN SULLIVAN • MARJORIE CARROLL GERALDINE GUERTIN EILEEN BOUVIER NORMA GARDNER MARY LONDERGAN DOROTHY STAFFORD KATHRYN O ' DONNELL Yearbook of Worcester State Teachers College WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS DOROTHY STAFFORD Constant friend; calm bulwark in times of stress; humor-subtle as dry leaves in the wind: diplomatic, but firm the self-effacing adviser who gave of herself so skillfully, we often claimed her ideas as our own. To her, we gratefully and gladly dedicate our volume of the DAKLEAF. C orofhy i iajjord CLASS D F Helen R . Adamowicz Charming simplicity . . . generous . . . sociable . . . amiable and ingenious. Building and Grounds Committee 1; French Club 1: Newman Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 2; Geography Club 2, 3; Music Appreciation Club 4; A. C. E. 4, Secretary; Junior Prom Queen 3 Henshaw Street Leicester, Massachusetts Sylvia C. Badrigian Petite . . . blithe . . . dra- matic . . . admirer of South of the Border rhythms. Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Play 1. 2, Secretary 1, 2, Treasurer 3, Vice-Pres- ident 4; W. A. A. Board Member 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3. Treasurer 4; Softball Manager 3: Basketball Manager 4; Fi- nance Committee 3, 4: Debating Club 1; Geography Club 1 ; Music Appreciation Club 4; Glee Club 1 148 Dewey Street Worcester, Massachusetts CLASS O F 19 4 8 am os Alfred ft. I) Exuberant . . . loquacious . . . class jester . . . coopera- tive . . . ardent class support- er. Debating Club 1, 2, Treasurer 2 ; Dra- matic Club 1, 2, Play 2; Men’s A. A. 1, 2, Varsity Basketball 1; Geography Club 2; Publicity Committee 3; Student Christian Association 4 167 Holden Street Worcester, Massachusetts Richard Boulay Verbose . . . lively . . . flirtatious . . . happy-go- lucky connoisseur of pipes and bow ties. Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; I. R. C. 1, 2; Geography Club 2, 3, 4; Men’s A. A., Vice-President 1, 2; Dramatic Club 1, 2 126 Fairmont Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts CLASS OF 1948 Eileen F. Bouvier Enthusiastic . . . firm . . . sartorial perfection . . . ener- getic and agile . . . dark- eyed charm. Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Coun- cil 2; YV. A. A. Board 3, 4, Secretary 4; French Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2, 3, Vice-President 4; Oakleaf Literary Ed- itor 14 Murray Avenue Fisherville, Massachusetts Marjorie A. Carroll Socially adept . . . whim- sical . . . graceful dancer . . . sincere . . . intellectually inquisitive. Class Vice-President 1, 2; Glee Club 1; I. R. C. 2, 3, 4, President 3, Vice- President 4; Kappa Delta Pi 4; French Club 1; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Lit- erary Editor of the Oakleaf 30 McEnnelly Street Marlboro, Massachusetts CLASS OF 1948 Mary E. Carroll Sports-minded . . . rhyth- mical . . . dry wit . . . affable . . . cooperative. Glee Club 1; French Club 1; May Queen Attendant 1; Class Treasurer 1, 2; Fi- nance Committee 1, 2; Co-Manager of Basketball 2; N. Y. Conference Delegate 2; Geography Club 2, 3; W. A. A. Board 2, 3, 4, President 4, Conference Delegate 4 ; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A. C. E. Club 4; Music Club 4; Class Prophet 32 Dale Street Worcester, Massachusetts Madeline (. Dalton Effervescent . . . theoreti- cal . . . lovable . . . exhil- arating interest in every- thing . . . bell-like voice. Glee Club 1, 2; French Club 1; Geog- raphy Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, Treasurer 2; Kappa Delta Pi 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4 58 Washington Street Marlboro, Massachusetts CLASS OF 1948 S. Virginia Dillon Easy nonchalance . . . understanding . . . compla- cent . . . enterprising but thought ful. Glee Club 1; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 2; I. R. C. 1, 2, 3, 4; W. A. A. Board 2 4 Thayer Street Worcester, Massachusetts Dorothy E. Dunn Lovely and ladylike . . . gently humorous . . . wistful . . . dainty . . . scholarly. Debating Club 1: Dramatic Club 2; Pub - licity Committee 2; Student Christian As- sociation 3, 4; Geography Club 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4: Finance Committee 4; Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4, Treasurer and Vice-President 4 Fisher Street Westboro, Massachusetts CLASS OF 1948 N nr mu 11. Gardner Charming . . . suave . . . dignified . . . artistic . . . has “ that bandbox look.” Class Vice-President 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Literary Club 1, 2, Secretary 2; Geog- raphy Club 4; May Dance Attendant 3; Art Editor of Oakleaf 24 Bigelow Street Marlboro, Massachusetts Katherine T. Gavin Carefree . . . dexterous fingers . . . unconcerned . . . spontaneous laughter . . . modest. Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Club 4; French Club 1; Geography Club 2, 3; Class Song Music 14 Summer Street Northboro, Massachusetts CLASS OF 1948 □ . Geraldine Guertin Versatile . . . mischievous patron of the opera . . . natural . . . gay philosopher. Newman Club 1, 2, 3. 4: Student Coun- cil 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4. Auditor 3, Secretary 2: Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3. Play 1, 3, 4; New York Con- ference Delegate 3, 4; W. A. A. Board 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2, Vice-President 3, Conference Delegate 2; I. R. C. 2, 3; Music Club 4; Debating Club 1; Glee Club 1; Acorn Staff 3, 4, Associate Ed- itor 3, Reporter 4; Literary Editor of the Oakleaf 116 June Street Worcester, Massachusetts J. Patricia Hehir Adaptable . . . expressive and vivacious . . . attractive . . . genuine. Assembly Committee 1 ; Debating Club 1 ; Dramatic Club 1, President 1, 2, 3, Plays 1, 2; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4. Vice-President 3; Geography Club 2, 3; Music Club 4; Glee Club 1; Prom Queen Attendant 1 ; Class Marshal 1.2 3, 4; W. A. A. Board 2; A. C. E. 4; Photography Editor of the Oakleaf 12 Preston Street Worcester, Massachusetts CLASS OF 1948 M Catherine urjan Unassuming . . . talented music lover . . . sweet . . . soft spoken arul friendly. Glee Club 2, 3, 4, President 4; Geog- raphy Club 2, 3; Music Appreciation Club 4; A. C. E. 4; Newman Club 2, 3, 4; College Organist 2, 3, 4 103 Main Street Ashland, Massachusetts Rose M. Kaletski Electric . . . exotic . . . extravagant of expression . . . vibrant and vocal . . . fascinating but naive. French Club 1 ; Geography Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2; Glee Club 1, 2 ; Assembly Committee 2 ; Publicity Committee 4 858 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts OF 19 4 8 CLASS Doris Katz Candid . . . loyal . . . aesthetic . . . debonair and genteel . . . advance stylist. French Club 1: Glee Club 1: Geography Club 2, 3: Music Appreciation Club -4 26 Gardner Street Worcester. Massachusetts George D. Laird Argumentative . . . mater- ialistic viewpoint . . . math- ematician . . . ardent base- ball fan . . . straightfonvard. Dramatic Club 1. Play 1: Debating Club 1: I. R. C. 2. 3. 4. Treasurer 3, Pres- ident 4: Newman Club 3. 4: Men ' s A. A. 1 14 Mount Vernon Street Dorchester, Massachusetts CLASS OF 1948 ary Lou Lenk Demure . . . laughing eyes . . . comely . . . graceful . . . sincere. Class Marshal 1, 2, 3, 4; May Queen Attendant 2; A. C. E. 4, President 4; Glee Club 3, 4; French Club 1; Geog- raphy Club 2, 3; Music Appreciation Club 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4 29 Frederickson Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts Shirley S. Lihman Ambitious . . . sympath- etic . . . collector of source material . . . persevering . . . studious. Debating Club 1; Geography Club 2; Glee Club 1; I. R. C. 4 236 Pilgrim Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts CLASS OF 1948 Mary T. Londergan Winsome . . . talkative . . . impractical . . . facetious . . . devastating and serene. Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Debating Club 1; Glee Club 1; Geography Club 2, 3, 4, President 4, Vice- President 3; Building and Grounds Committee 1, 2, 3; Senior Prom Attendant 3; Junior Prom At- tendant 3; Acorn Staff Reporter 2; Class Secretary 3, 4; Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4, President 4; Business Manager of the Oak leaf 37 Townsend Street Worcester, Massachusetts Barbara M. Looney Typical colleen . . . in- tellectual . . . capable man- ager . . . engagingly friendly . . . intriguing. Social Chairman 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Debating Club 1; Geography Club 2; Kappa Delta Pi 4; Acorn 3, 4, Editor-in- Chief 4; Literary Club 3; Music Appre- ciation Club 4; May Queen Attendant 3; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Play 2, Holy Cross Play 4 70 Seymour Street Worcester, Massachusetts CLASS OF 1948 Quiescent . . . composed . . . efficiently obliging . . . cheerful . . . visionary. French Club 1; Geography Club 2; Glee Club 1 ; Student Christian Association 3, 4; A. C. E. 4; Music Appreciation Club 4 1100 Main Street Leicester, Massachusetts Mary 11. □ shorn e (.hie . . . even-tempered . . . dependable . . . person- able . . . unruffled demeanor. Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Geography Club 2; French Club 1; Literary Club 3; Music Appreciation Club 4; Glee Club 1; Co- Editor of the Oakleaf 18 McKinley Road Worcester, Massachusetts lean E. Perkins Sentimental . . . person- ification of beauty and poise . . . idealistic . . . ready smile. Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3: Student Christian 3, 4, Social Chairman 3; A. C. E. 4: I. R. C. 3; Junior Prom Attend- ant 3 21 Beechmont Street Worcester, Massachusetts Edna M. Sansoucie Piquant . . . outspoken . . . linguistic . . . pleasant and peppy . . . petite. French Club 1. 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Assembly Committee 1, 2, 3, 4 67 School Street Northbridge, Massachusetts CLASS OF 19 4 8 Clara M. Saunders Erudite . . . inspiring . . . elusive twinkle . . . calm ex- terior . . . gifted poet. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Debating Club 1, 2, President 2, Varsity Team 2, 3, 4; I. R. C. 3, 4, Program Chairman 4, Conference Delegate 4; Student Christian Association 3, 4, Program Chairman 3, Secretary 4; Student Council 3, 4, Vice-President 3; Finance Committee 3; Assembly Com- mittee 2; Acorn Staff 1, 2, 3, 4, Editor- in-Chief 3, Associate Editor 2, 4; Co- Editor of the Oakleaf; Class Historian; Class Song Words; Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4, Secretary 4 Worcester Road Charlton, Massachusetts M. Louise Sella l ragile . . . discriminating . . . sophisticated . . . wide range of interests . . . inde- pendent. French Club 2, 3, 4, Social Chairman 3, President 4; New man Club 2, 3, 4 37 Broad Street Marlboro, Massachusetts CLASS OF 19 4 8 Jean F. Sullivan Casual wit . . . reserved . . . charmingly frank . . . scientific propensities . . . literary stylist. Class Treasurer 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Acorn 3, Literary Editor 3; Literary Club 1, 2; Geography Club 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Finance Committee 3, 4; Kappa Delta Pi 4; Literary Editor of the Oakleaf 24 Exeter Street Marlboro, Massachusetts Frances M. Sweeney Convivial . . . resolute . . . systematic . . . artistically creative . . . elfan sense of humor. Class Secretary 1, 2; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 1, 4; I. R. C. 2, 3 317 Franklin Street Framingham, Massachusetts CLASS OF 1948 Mary C. Walsh Omniscient and omnipo- tent . . . fearless . . . vocifer- ous and dramatic . . . staunch comrade. Class President 1, 2, 3, 4; Social Com- mittee 1, 2, 3, 4; Debating Club 1; I. R. C. 2, 3, Secretary 3; Music Appre- ciation Club 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4 64 Warner Street Hudson, Massachusetts CLASS OF 1948 Class of ’48 As we, the class of 1948, face an uncertain and individual future it is well that we pause briefly to remember and rejoice in the four years which we have spent together as a class. Never again shall we be together in quite the same unity of spirit and purpose. In the years that are to come we shall re- member these years: their fun, their sorrow; their dances, their exams; their joyous be- ginning and their dignified end. With fond remembrance of the past and bright anticipation of the future, we, the class of 1948, write this our history, that those who come after us may catch some- thing of the spirit of comradeship and com- mon striving which have made these four years memorable. “We Are The Freshmen, We Like The Sophomores” Singing our way into the first initiation week, the class of 1948 became recognized as a vital part of the college. It was on September 12, 1944 that we first entered S. T. C.; and soon after that we were braid- ing our hair and proving to the Sophomores and all upperclassmen and faculty that we were good sports as well as clever parody writers. When the inevitable Freshman exams were administered, we proved that we were good scholars as well. At Christmas time we gave a party for the faculty and honor- ed them with carefully selected gifts and original poems. March and St. Patrick’s Day found the class of ’48 again expressing their wit and artistic talents in a gala dance that will be remembered for shamrocks, tiny clay pipes, and Irish jigs. Not content with remaining silent for long, the class planned a Sing Song assembly for the spring with original parodies which were to become traditional with the classes who sang them. During our first year at S. T. C., the assembly hall had echoed to the voices of more than one of our class who took part in chapel programs. At the beginning of that first summer we lost our only man, Norbert Bernstein, to the U. S. Army. We sent him off with a dinner party and our best wishes for the future. In September we were to return a com- pletely feminine class. “We Strolled The Halls As Strangers, At S. T. C. In September” But that is all over now. As Sophomores we set about initiating the new Freshmen class into the mysteries of our success in college, and in giving seasoned advice about how to pass Freshman History and Biology courses. On Sophomore Day we presented one of the special musical assemblies for which we were becoming famous. More of our own sparkling brand of original songs bewailed the plight of the now scholarly Sophomore class. In December we went on a historic tour of Boston with Dr. Winslow. We scaled Bunker Hill in a Consolidated bus and ab- sorbed the Harvard museums in one after- noon. After a morning at Wayside Inn and several other museums and historical sites, we felt quite surfeited with culture. This year our amazing talents for leader- ship and scholarship began to show even more prominently as we easily mast ered the Sophomore exams and as more and more names of our class began to appear in execu- tive offices and on all important college committees. The high point of this year was the brilliant, original, and typically class of ’48 version of the beloved fairy tale, Cin- derella. We had scarcely recovered from the com- pliments on this success, when the May Prom brought more compliments our way. Remember the spring flowers and many colored balloons we never thought we’d get blown up? A party at Dr. Winslow’s follow- ed; and before we knew it another year had slipped merrily away. The sand in our col- lege hourglass was half gone. “Long Ago When We Were Freshmen, Young of Heart and Gay Were We” But that time was past, and we greeted our upper classmen status with an erudite and unique assembly on progressive educa- tion. We glorified the modern trends and added some ideas of our own to the pedagog- ical lexicon. At midyears the Elementaries left to conquer the elementary school pop- ulation with their theories of motivation, unit method, and the extrinsic approach. The Secondaries set themselves the task of keeping the lounge from becoming too lonely and of learning to talk in true pedagogical jargon themselves when the prodigal elemen- taries came back on Friday. This year we again became coed. The class gained three veterans for their very own, and the school gained our new Presi- dent Sullivan. The class of ’48 again had a masculine point of view mixed with the purely feminine. The Junior Prom that year was a thing of beauty in blue and silver. It became the more memorable when that same evening A1 became the father of the first class baby, and we took an added interest in the younger generation. It was that spring that a group of sleepy but intellectually curious Secondaries left Worcester at 3 A.M. for the great city of New York. They arrived in time to observe the New York school system at work and then do the usual sight-seeing. The fact that it poured rain all during their visit did not seem to dampen the enthusiasm. Our year ended with the arrival of class rings and a surprised realization that the time was fast approaching when we should become in truth one of that mystical host called Seniors. “Service Free and Gladly Given, This Be Our Goal” Senior day and our spotlighted memory book in blue and gold as we donned our caps and gowns made us realize that at last we had arrived. The Secondaries followed the trail blazed by their Elementary friends to the school rooms of Worcester and sur- rounding towns. It was a very wise and experienced group of teachers who now dis- cussed evaluation and adolescent psychology in the lounge. Time was fast running out. Yearbook copy was written and rewritten, publishers interviewed and reinterviewed, class meet- ings called and recalled. February brought National Teacher exams, superintendents and contracts, and the class together again. Before we were fully aware of it, the long awaited week had come. Class Day, Bac- calaureate, the Senior Prom, and that tan- gible climax ... a blue-bound B.S. degree. It is impossible for so formal a document as a history to record all the individual fun, the extra-curricular learnings, and the accumulated accomplishment of four years. So, to you each as individuals in the class of 1948, I now give the unwritten parts of this history to be held in bright memory forever. Clara M. Saunders, Class Historian CLARA SAUNDERS KATHERINE GOVIN ress Today terminates four of the happiest years we will live in this wonderful world. The happiness found in this educational institution as we have looked for knowledge is not terminated, however, because we have developed along with this knowledge lifelong friendships that will keep these years young and happy by the many memories we have safely stored away. As we stand before you today, certainly changed from the shy Freshman who entered our beloved S. T. C. four years ago, we are the product of four years of training under the excellent guardianship of the faculty. To you, Faculty, we cannot express the appreciation and gratitude we have for you. Perhaps your thanks has been in the growth and great strides we have taken before your eyes. Certainly, it seems to us that we have grown into far wiser, more tolerant, and better men and women. We are the outcome of your training. We feel on this day that we have a sound philosophy that will stand by us in the face of any problem. We know it is difficult to live in this world, but we still say it is a world full of hope, love, and faith. Never could we stand here today without the support and sympathetic understanding of our parents. We are fully aware of their sacrifices; we know that no person reaches graduation without help of many kinds. We are grateful to our friends for encouragement, and to all those who have given us inspiration we say, thank you. We feel that this debt can be repaid only by service to others. This then, be our goal . . . service free and gladly given. If we can impar t to others the secret of happiness, sharing, living together without friction, contentment, and the satisfaction of doing tasks well, we shall have repaid our debt. This ivy holds the secret of life. We too, as a class, hold the secret in our hearts today. As we plant the ivy, we promise that through us others shall share in the joy of happy living. Norma Gardner Class Prophecy From the office of the Editor NEW YORK HERALD February 21, 1975 “A Lesson Well Learned,” written and produced by Jean Sullivan, opened on Broadway last night. The superb acting of Geraldine Guertin combined with the facetiousness of Rose Kaletski assure the new play of a long stay in the big city. The story revolves about an unknowingly witty school teacher whose greatest lesson was learned by a cold-hearted Socialite who never knew the meaning of the word “fun.” The supporting cast added greatly to the success of opening night. Costumes designed by Norma Gardner were, as usual, gorgeous. Broadway’s Number 1 Gown Designer certainly deserves the title. Our Did You Know Dept: that Sylvia Badrigian is as popular as ever at the Latin Quarter; her imitations are the “talk of the town” . . . that Patricia Hehir was in town celebrating her 25th Wedding Anniversary with her husband . . . that Mary Lou Lenk and Jean Perkins were seen chaperoning the “after-the-game” dance of Yale and Brown Universities. I met Doris Katz today. Yes, New York’s best dressed woman continues to set the pace for style. Mary Murphy’s new column, “Culinary Accomplishments” is delightful. Catherine Hogan is enjoying her tenth year as organist at Saint Patrick’s Cathe- dral. While we are on the subject of music, Katherine Govin’s “Northboro Rhap- sody” has just hit the sidewalks of New York. Kay’s former schoolmate, Virginia Dillon, flew in from Hollywood where her “Continental Aircraft” is producing a plane a minute. Baseball Fans: Alfred Barrios’ son, Kenny, has been elected captain of the Worcester State Teachers Nine. The Queen Mary docked this week with two celebrities: Eileen Bouvier has returned from the Riviera and Mary Walsh is back from her position as Super- intendent of Schools in Frankfort, Germany. This month’s cover of “Glimpse Magazine” is adorned with the lovely hands of Marjorie Carroll. Within the cover is a “scoop” that tells of Madeline Dalton’s accepting the honor of head scientist at Marlboro University. Dorothy Dunn has been named America’s Number 1 Woman in Education and Clara Saunders’ poem “Friendship” has received the Critics Award. Do you remember Frances Sweeney? Franny’s recipe for home-made bread appeared in “Kitchen Kuties.” George Laird is writing articles on “How to Win Friends and Influential People.” Shirley Libman’s paintings were shown at the Art Museum last week. M ary Londergan has started a tea room at Times Square. The University of Montreal has acquired Louise Sella for its French Department. Latin still seems to be the source of gray hair to students, so Mary Osborne has written a workbook entitled “Latin Lullabies.” Barbara Looney’s press, “The Voice of the People,” published the text. Edna Sansoucie was seen dining with the French Ambassador at the Waldorf . . . Astoria, that is! Richard Boulay has opened a men’s shop on Fifth Avenue. It features ties and pipes. 1’he west coast will be seeing Helen Adamowicz soon. She has gone out to visit college friends. So you have it, New York another report of the “doings and data” of your stars and friends. We remain, as ever — Journalistically yours, Mary Carroll Quotable Quotients Helen Adamowicz “Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.” Sylvia Badrigian “The world’s a stage on which all parts are played.” Alfred Barrios “ One father is more than a hundred schoolmasters.” Richard Boulay “He is only fantastical that is not in fashion.” Eileen Bouvier “The reward of a thing well done, is to have done it.” Marjorie Carroll “Success comes to him who merits.” Mary Carroll “Sweet are the thoughts that savor of content.” Madeline Dalton “There’s nothing ill can dwell in such a temple.” Virginia Dillon “The mildest manners and the gentlest heart.” Dorothy Dunn “The noblest mind the best contentment has.” Norma Gardner “Charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul.” Katherine Govin “ Such sweet compidsion doth in music lie.” Geraldine Guertin “And still the wonders grew — How one small head could carry all he knew” Patricia Hehir “Laughing eyes, a merry smile — And a merry, merry heart.” Catherine Hogan “Few things are impossible to diligence and skill.” Doris Katz “Sometimes serious — - sometimes gay — How lovable a changeable way.” Rose Kaletski “She must be seen to be appreciated.” George Laird “He needs no eulogy, he speaks for himself.” Mary Lou Lenk “A friend is the hope of the heart.” Shirley Libman “The secrecy of success is constancy to purpose.” Mary Londergan “ Bright star, would I were steadfast as thou art.” Barbara Looney “Her eyes as stars of twilight fair — And twilight’s, too, her dusky hair.” Mary Ellen Murphy “Our chief want in life is somebody who shall make us do what we c an.” Mary Osborne “T o have friends is to be one.” Jean Perkins “It is well to think well — It is divine to act well.” Edna Sansoucie “Deeds, not words.” Clara Saunders “The truest wealth is that of understanding.” Frances Sweeney “The joy of youth and health her eyes displayed, And ease of heart her every look conveyed.” Louise Sella “True to her word, her work, and her friends.” Jean Sullivan “Modesty, thy name is a virtue.” Mary Walsh “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.” Willing Notes Leaving our college means leaving behind treasured things that have been a part of us for four years. Being fair-minded and wishing to help our friends in the distribution of our goods, we hereby record our desires and ask that they be carefully fulfilled. We give our heartfelt thanks to President Sullivan and the entire faculty . . . To Miss Stafford , whose supply of patience must be nearly exhausted, we leave some of the patience which we learned in practice teaching . . . The knowledge of how to run a class efficiently that Miss Barlow gave us, we return to her to be passed on to future Freshman classes . . . The most precious possession of all, the wonder- ful feeling of being a Senior, we set aside for the elevated Juniors ... It is true that we learn by experience. Therefore we have provided for the Sophomores by sharing our apprentice teaching experiences with them . . . Of our very dear memories we leave the Freshmen a glimpse that will give them an idea of how marvelous four years of college can be. We would like to distribute our more personal possessions in the following manner: Helen Adamowicz leaves the honor of being Prom queen to future equally attractive Junior girls . . . Sylvia Badrigian leaves her dramatic ability to June Higgins . . . Alfred Barrios leaves his superior knowledge of decorating to Richard Buckley . . . Richard Boulay leaves the ability to go through college in nine easy years to Harry Howard and Ed McGee . . . Eileen Bouvier leaves her athletic genius to Edith Hill . . . Marjorie Carroll leaves her red billfold to Mrs. Mason and the Lost and Found Department . . . Mary Carroll leaves the position of typical S. T. C. co-ed to Nancy Curley . . . Madeline Dalton leaves her wealth of scientific knowledge to George Dahlquist and Chet Ruggles . . . Virginia Dillon leaves her friendly manner to her sister, Barbara . . . Dorothy Dunn leaves her interest in farming to Raymond Strickland . . . Norma Gardner leaves her ability to get along with people to Ellen McKeon . . . Katherine Govin leaves piano playing to Red Donahue . . . Geraldine Guertin leaves her position as Student Council president to some capable Junior . . . Patricia Hehir leaves her guidance of the Newman Club to Paul Murray . . . Catherine Hogan leaves the joy of rushing after trains to Virginia Bees . . . Rose Kaletski leaves .... in her new Dodge car . . . Doris Katz leaves her up-to-date wardrobe to Jean Williams . . . George Laird leaves his secret for getting along with women to Joe Deely . . . Mary Lou Lenk leaves her sweet manner to Anne Marie Owens . . . Shirley Libman leaves her A’s in American history and government to the future Sophomores . . . Mary Londergan leaves her willingness and cooperation to Barbara Wiseman . . . Barbara Looney leaves the knowledge of how to run teas and dances to Underclass social chairmen . . . Mary Murphy leaves her teaching ability to all future apprentices . . . Mary Osborne leaves the courage to be a Latin scholar to those Freshmen Mr. Jones hopes to see in 1949 . . . Jean Perkins leaves the secret of how to make friends and win a man to all envious girls . . . Edna Sansoucie leaves her good looks and friendly smile to Sylvia Jozefowski . . . Clara Saunders leaves her writing genius to the Acorn Staff . . . Louise Sella leaves her major in French to Walter Ouimette . . . Jean Sullivan leaves her scientific ability and name to the President . . . Frances Sweeney leaves an empty chair in the lounge to Eleanor Moranz . . . Mary Walsh leaves her position as sunny Senior president to Marjorie Frohock. And now having made known our wishes as to the disposing of a few treasured goods, we leave you with the hope that as you put them to use you will stop now and again to think of THE CLASS OF 1948 Dorothy E. Dunn Activities end Faculty Class d f ’49 THE JUNIOR CLASS This has been a momentous year for the Class of ’49. The first exciting activity of the new semester was a never-to-be-forgotten Hallowe’en Outing at Marjorie Frohock’s camp. Our class week assembly will be remembered for its Navy Scene, sailor caps and navy blue ties. We had no sooner recuperated from this assembly when it was time for the Junior Prom. Our resplendent decorations, exemplifying the name “Wh ite Magic,” were complimented by our lovely queen, Nancy Curley. At the peak of the Christmas season all joined in for a party at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Earl B. Shaw. Here we merrily sang Christmas carols with the able assistance of Dr. Shaw at the piano. With the arrival of the new semester, the elementary group bade fond “adieu” and journeyed forth to their apprenticeship. The culminating activity of the year was our Junior Banquet, which gave us an opportunity to recall the many happy experiences we had shared together as a Junior class at W. S. T. C. Class Officers : Marjorie Frohock, President ; Edith Hill, Vice-President ; Marie Alfano, Secretary ; Sophia Hart, Treasurer ; Nancy Curley, Social Chairman; Dr. Earl B. Shaw, Faculty Advisor. Class of 5 II THE SOPHOMORE CLASS Another year, and now we are Sophomores. This year started off with our class acting as host to the Freshman class at a “get-acquainted” dance in the atmosphere of cornstalks, pumpkins, and cold cider. This took the place of the usual initiation. Right after this there was much preparation for our assembly class week. The result was a Fake Magician Show, complete with Swami, disappearing people and baffling tricks. The Spring Formal, at which the lovely Senior Queen and her attendants reigned, was the climax to our social events. The Sophomore class elected Miss Agnes Scribner as our Sponsor for the next three years. Class Officers : Walter Morley, President ; Ellen McKeon, Vice-President; Barbara Wiseman, Secretary ; James Sullivan, Treasurer ; Miss Agnes Scribner, Sponsor. Class d f ’51 THE FRESHMAN CLASS The doors of W. S. T. C., on September 15, 1946, opened to find standing before them the largest class in the history of the college. The Class of ’51 at once proceeded to match quantity with quality. In the course of the year, it has provided some out- standing athletes, actors, pianists, singers, and, it is hoped (although there has been some doubt among us since the coming of finals) some outstanding scholars. In October the new frosh were officially welcomed by the sophomores at a very successful Hallowe’en dance. The freshmen have since supported enthusiastically all school functions, the first of which occurred during Class Week, when the class sponsored the production of a Gay-nineties revue. That occasion also marked the first presentation of our class song, written by Shirley Dodge to the tune of “Semper Paratus.” Using a St. Valentine theme, the class sponsored on February 6, its chief social event of the year, a successful all-college dance. Class Officers: Richard Ilerbst, President ; Donald Howard, Vice-President ; Claire Hutchinson, Secretary ; William Flumphreys, Treasurer. Acurn High on the list of college publications is the Acorn, the one and only newspaper of State Teachers College. Now in its sixth year of existence, this organ of informa- tion and fun has an enthusiastic following among stu- dents, faculty, and alumni. Such new ideas as the “Along the Corridors,” column, with its choice bits of humor, the clever feature stories, and the fiery editorials keep the readers well interested. A new note was added this year with the insertion of advertisements for the first time in the history of the paper, and the addition of a business manager to the staff. Always an outlet for literary geniuses, the Acorn is now an all-around newspaper, combining writing, man- aging, and business. The busy staff, which carries on the high standards of the newspaper, is composed of the following: Barbara Looney, Editor-in-Chief ; Gloria Braunstein and Phyllis Shulman, Associate Editors; Vita Gordon, Club Ne ws Editor; A.nne Marie Owens, Art Editor; John Hiser, Men’s Editor; Anthony Kirmil, Sport’s Editor; George Flanagan, Business Manager; Norwood Spaulding, Photography Editor; Geraldine Guertin, Clara Saunders, Nancy Curley, L. J. Stepanian, Marie Fitzgerald, Barbara Geronimo, Reporters. Association of (ihiblbiiml I, (location Throughout the U. S. the Association of Childhood Education clubs are becoming more numerous in the State Teachers Colleges. In the fall of 1947, the student body of W. S. T. C. enthusiastically organized the Association of Childhood Education Club, or as it is familiarly known, the A. C. E. This association, whose purpose it is to pro- mote an active interest in early childhood education, is under the able sponsorship of Miss Madelin A. Wil- marth. Membership in this club is open to the entire student body. As part of the program for the year, several of the members journeyed to Boston to hear Mr. Paul Witty, a well known authority on reading, address a state meeting of the Association of Childhood Education. The A. C. E. club is looking forward to a bright future at W. S. T. C. Officers : Mary Lou Lenk, President ; Helen R. Adam- owicz, Secretary ; Elizabeth Army, Social Chairman; Miss Madelin A. Wilmarth, Faculty Advisor. Kappa Delta Pi The Gamma Chi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, a National Honor Society in Education, opened its thir- teenth year with the Annual Honor Night on December 18. At this time undergraduates with high scholastic standing were honored, and four Seniors were initiated into Gamma Chi. The new members were Marjorie Carroll, Madeline Dalton, Barbara Looney, and Jean Sullivan. The speaker for the evening was a former student, and a member of K. D. P., Mrs. Charles D. Blackman. Tea was served following the meeting with Mrs. Eugene Sullivan pouring. The annual May banquet was the occasion for the initiation of three high ranking Juniors, Dorothy Fancy, Tora Stemlof, and Sylvia Hawley. Alumni and under- graduate members welcomed the initiates. Officers: Mary T. Londergan, President; Dorothy E. Dunn, Vice-President and Treasurer ; Clara M. Saunders, Secretary and Historian; Dr. Lawrence A. Averill, Faculty Advisor. Glee Chib In September, the Girls Glee Club again became an active group under the supervision and direction of Miss Grace A. Kendrick. In addition, and to the delight of the school proper. Miss Kendrick introduced a new, stimulating element, a Men’s Glee Club. The first exciting activity of the year was the Christ- mas radio broadcast which featured both Glee Clubs. This was then followed by a delightful Christmas concert which was held in assembly. The soloists were Phyllis Rawding, who sang “Lo, How a Rose ’ere Blooming,” Katherine Hogan, who sang “Sleep My Jesus,” and William Hebert, a tenor, who sang “Adeste Fidelis. The program was climaxed with an entertain- ing rendition of Fred Waring’s popular arrangement, “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” With added enthusiasm, work was begun on our spring concert, which was held on April 29. A variety of selections were chosen to please all music lovers. Officers: Katherine Hogan, President ; Rosemarie Beron, Vice-President ; Sylvia Hawley, Secretary- Treasurer ; Shirley Dodge and Martha Nason, Librarians. Newman Club The Newman Club is primarily an organization for the Catholic students of the college, but all members of the student body are cordially invited to the meet- ings. The activities of this group are varied and numerous. In October a dance was held to greet the incoming freshman members. A candle-light supper, sponsored by the men of the Newman Club, constituted our Decem- ber meeting at which Rev. John A. Reilly addressed the group. In February, President Sullivan spoke and, as part of our Catholic Action, the club dressed a child for First Holy Communion. In April a Scholarship Bridge was held to raise money to aid a deserving student to attend W. S. T. C. The very successful activities of the group were brought to a close by a Communion Breakfast in May. Officers: G. Patricia Hehir, President; Paul Murray, Vice-President ; Ellen McKeon, Secretary; Cornelius Sullivan, Treasurer ; Rev. John A. Reilly, Religious Ad- visor; Madelin A. Wilmarth, Faculty Advisor. Student (ilirist inn Assnr.iut inn The Student Christian Association entered the ranks of collegiate organizations in the fall of 1946. Organ- ized for the Protestant students, its meetings are open to the entire student body. The purpose of the Asso- ciation is to give students an opportunity to discuss such topics as education, religion and the enjoyment of Christian fellowship. The first meeting of the year was held at Cook’s Pond where students and faculty joined forces in a time of enjoyment and spiritual blessing. Succeeding meetings included discussions on the following subjects: “Ex- tending the Christmas spirit throughout the year,” “Spiritual Thinking.” Foremost among the guest speak- ers invited to address the group were Douglas Spinney, Rev. Leroy A. Webber, and Rev. Hermon A. Spinney. Officers ' . Ernest St. Jacques, President; Mary Ellen Murphy, Secretary; Dorothy Fancy, Treasurer ; Plarry Howard, Program Chairman; Gwendolyn Stuart, Social Chairman; Noreen Arnberg, Publicity Chairman; Ed- mund C. Osborne, Faculty Advisor. Women’s Athletic Association “All work and no play makes Jane a dull girl” — so for the lighter side of your college career, we offer the W. A. A. Throughout the year we have held such enjoyable sports as softball, ping-pong, badminton, basketball and outside social activities. Each Wednesday saw girls from the four classes turn- ing out en masse for the weekly sport. We hope to see just as many, if not more, loyal suporters out to join the W. A. A. for fun and frolic next year. Officers: Mary Carroll, President; Elizabeth Army, Vice-President ; Barbara Dillon, Secretary ; Sylvia Bad- rigian, Treasurer; Miss Dorithy Stafford, Faculty Ad- visor. Debating Cloh The Debating Club had a very profitable season this year, developing from a group of virtually inexperienced debaters into a group of confident, self-assured veterans with a willingness to take on any and all comers. Inter- club debates were numerous and these were followed by round table discussions on the debate questions and im- partial criticisms of debating techniques. Debates with other clubs included tilts with Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Salem State Teachers, and Fitchburg State Teachers on the national intercollegiate question: “Resolved; That A Federal World Government Should Be Established.” A debate with Worcester Polytechnic Institute was also held on the topic: “Resolved; That The Federal Government Should Provide a System of Complete Medical Care Available for all Citizens at Public Expense.” Officers: Marguerite Looney, President; Rosalind Scott, Secretary; Sylvia Jozefowski, Treasurer. Music Appreciation liluli “Music is the universal language of mankind.” Such is the motto of this newcomer to the ranks of social organizations at W. S. T. C. — The Music Appreciation Club. The aim of this club, founded by the Senior Elemen- taries, is to provide an oportunity for the students to gather and enjoy good music together. It is hoped that this club may foster a greater awareness and appreciation of the value of music to mankind. The members of the M. A. C. enjoyed a diversified program, ranging from Symphonic selections to popular music, for, only through a knowledge of all the existing forms of music can one hope to understand and love music in general. Faculty advisor to this pioneer venture is Miss Grace A. Kendrick, without whose assistance the club could not have flourished. Officers: Katharine T. Govin, President; Edward McGee, Vice-President ; Mary Carroll, Secretary ; Mary Lou Lenk, Treasurer ; Miss Grace A. Kendrick, Faculty Advisor. Deugraphy Hull With active participation by all its members this year, the Geography Club seems to have adopted for its trademark the spirit of the club itself, “Adventurous!” Phenomena, ranging from the pinnacle of Mt. Mc- Kinley in our stimulating study of the Arctic region to explorations involving the lowest depths of the vast oceans, filled each meeting with a stronger desire for further knowledge of the unknown. For our annual assembly in April, dedicated to Pan- American Day, we featured the appealing topic, “History of Latin American Flags.” Our February guest speaker, Miss Aldona Lapinskas, former student of S. T. C. brought us interesting accounts of her South Sea Island experiences. Our fullest appreciation, as always, goes to our ad- visor, Dr. Shaw, who not only led us into geographic fields but also into social pleasure when he and Mrs. Shaw entertained us at their home during the Christmas season. And for the year’s culmination, no less fascinating was the annual field trip, this year’s objective being Blue Hill Observatory, a constant magnet for any Geography Club! Officers: Mary Londergan, President; Dorothy Fancy, Vice-President ; Jane Noyes, Secretary; Dr. Earl B. Shaw, Faculty Advisor. Le Herein Francais Le Cercle Francais under the sponsorship of Miss McKclligett completed another very successful year as one of the most popular organizations at S. T. C. As in past years the Cercle Francais has continued to be active in social and philanthropic activities. At the first meeting the club voted a unanimous “oui” for the continued support of Annie Meriadec, our little blond orphan from Brittany, France. At other meetings during the year there were present- ed a Debussy musicale, a review of Paul Claudel’s L ' Announce Faite a Marie by Miss McKelligett, also a summary of the exciting. Count of Monte Cristo. Other events highlighting the social calendar were the annual Christmas program with tableaux repre- senting the Scene des Bergers and the Creches or Nativity scene with accompanying reading in French from the New Testament; the publication of the first eventful Cercle Francais paper. The culminating event of the year was the banquet with installation of the new officers. Officers: M. Louise Sella, President; Eileen F. Bou- cr,Vice-President ; Ellen McKeon, Secretary; Anne M. Owens, Social Chairman; Edna Sansoucie, Treasurer; Miss Marguer ite C. McKelligett, Faculty Advisor. Literary Club The Literar) Club this year engaged in a program of varied interests, ranging all the way from reviewing best sellers to the less bookish activity of a weinie roast on the campus. The club sponsored the purchasing of several recordings for use in the English Department. The records, a gift to the college, include many poems read by the authors themselves, and also include other recordings especially designed for use in the speech classes. The first social function was a theatre-dinner part)- at which time the members traveled from the French Huguenot Restaurant to “Green Dolphin Street, Eng- land. The culminating activity was the pilgrimage to Fruitlands in Harvard, home of Bronson Alcott and the noted Louisa May. Officers: Rose Rita Ahem, President; Della M. Whit- ney, Vice-President; Bette A. Army, Secretary; Marie I. Hammond, Treasurer ; Miss Elizabeth R. Barlow, Faculty Advisor. International Relations Club The International Relations Club has spent an en- lightening year discussing the problems of Palestine, Communism, and the Marshall Plan. Club meetings were spent in short exposition of the problems followed by general member discussion. George Laird, Virginia Dillon, and Clara Saunders attended the New England Conference of International Relations at International College in Springfield. Miss Saunders gave a paper on the Palestine problem at this conference. As ever) - year, much material was obtained through the club for the library from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Officers: George P. Laird, President; Marjorie A. Carroll, Vice-President ; Don P. Wilson, Treasurer ; Clara M. Saunders, Program Chairman; Dr. Guy H. Winslow, Faculty Advisor. M. A. A. The M. A. A. provided another exciting year of inter- collegiate basketball for the students of the S. T. C. In the final tally for the season the varsity team won 5 and lost 8. This year saw the appearance of an able squad of Cheer Leaders — Shirley Fiengold, Shirley Dodge, Mil- dred Burlingame, Barbara Dillon, and Beverly Norcross. The varsity team was coached by Chester Waskiewicz and the Jayvees by Chester Korsum. George Keville acted as trainer, and Walter Morley as manager. Officers: James H. Looney, President ; Donald How- ard, Vice-President ; William Wall, Secretary; Paul J. Camazza, Treasurer. Student Cuuncil The activities of the Student Council, whose function it is “to foster and encourage a student-faculty relation- ship which will serve the needs of all,” are many and varied. This year the Council supervised the introduction of the freshmen to S. T. C; Class Week; The All-College Dance; High School Senior Day; voting and assisted in other social functions about the school. In March the Council sent four delegates to the con- ference of the Eastern States Association for Teacher Preparation Institutions, which was held in New York. Officers: D. Geraldine Guertin, President ; Dorothy Fancy, Vice-President ; Sylvia Hawley, Secretary: Joseph C. Deely, Auditor; Dr. Guy H. Winslow, Faculty Advisor. Dramatic Club This year the Dramatic Club’s contribution to the Thespian art was “Dear Ruth,” a sparkling comedy concerning the romantic ambition of an adolescent girl and their obvious effect upon her sister — “Dear Ruth.” Those participating in this successful production were : June M. Z. Higgins, Joseph C. Deely, Beverly Norcross, Phyliss M. Rawding, James Nugent, D. Geraldine Guer- tin, Carleton Walker, Marguerite M. Looney, and Paul Murray. As part of the activities for the year, several members of the club journeyed to Mt. St. James to assist with the production, “The Tavern” and “The Merchant of Venice.” Included in that group were: Barbara M. Looney, Cecelia Houle, Anne Marie Owens, Mildred Tierney, and June M. Z. Higgins. Members also presented two radio plays over WAAB and WNEB. Miss Kathryn R. O’Donnell is faculty advisor of this active organization. Officers: June M. Z. Higgins, President ; Sylvia C. Badrigian, Vice-President ; Anne Marie Owens, Sec- retary; James Nugent, Treasurer. Eugene A. Sullivan, M.A.. M.S., President Lawrence A. Averill, Ph.D., Psychology Margaret M. Banigan, M.A., Literature , Speech Elizabeth R. Barlow, M.Ed., English, Literature Albert Farnsworth, Ph.D., Economics, History Elizabeth V. Foster, M.Ed., Director of Teacher T raining Francis L. Jones, M.A., History, Latin, Sociology Grace A. Kendrick, M.Ed., Music Marguerite C. McKelligett, M.A., French Kathryn R. O’Donnell, M.A., Literature Edmund C. Osborne, M.A., Mathematics, Physical Science Joseph W. 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