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

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1949 volume:

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BARLOW, M.Ed., English, Literature ALBERT FARNSWORTH, Ph.D., Economics, History ELIZABETH V. FOSTER, M.Ed., Director of Teaching Training FRANCIS L. JONES, M.A., History, Latin, Sociology GRACE A. KENDRICK, M.Ed., Music ALDONNA LAPINSKAS, B.S.Ed., M.A. Geography MARGUERITE C. McKELLIGETT, M.A., French CLAUDIA M. MURPHY, A.B., M.A., Literature KATHRYN R. O ' DONNELL, M.A., Literature EDMUND C. OSBORNE, M.A., Mathematics, Physical Science JOSEPH W. RIORDAN, M.Ed., Education AGNES E. SCRIBNER, M.A., Biology, Nature Study EARL B. SHAW, Ph.D., Geography GEORGE ELEANOR SHAW, M.Ed., Art DOROTHY STAFFORD, M.Ed., Hygiene, Physiology, Physical Education LORRAINE TOLMAN, B.S., in Library Science, M.S.Ed., Librarian LENA A. WEST, M.Ed., Education, Mathematics, Supervision MADELIN A. WILMARTH, M.Ed., Kindergarten-Primary, Supervision GUY H. WINSLOW, Ph.D., Government, History STAFF Susan E. James Marshall Boutwell Ralph E. Nelson Mrs. Frank J. Healy John J. Flynn Mrs. Marie C. Mason Myrtie I. Webber Mrs. Lily V. Olsson I (Jif ‘ ' uy CotAy Afj d? ( £ 7Z60 U x T y 7 Sparkling blue eyes and a ready smile typify Rosie, poet laureate of the forty-niners. Her gay humor has a propensity for popping up when needed. Possessed of a guick mind and ready answers, Rose has proved herself a good student and an excellent leader. Dramatic Club 1; Acorn Stafi 1; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.GE. 3, 4; Literary Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice President 2, , President 3, 4; Literary Editor of the Oakleaf. V 8 45 Dorchester Street Worcester, Massachusetts Birthday: January 17 Take a calm tranquil air, add to it a zest lor volley ball, a flair for Italian cooking, and you have Marie. The master of any situation, she holds the responsible position as secretary of the ' 49ers. Her kind, considerate manner will lighten the lives of those with whom she comes in contact. Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 3; A.C.E. 4; Class Secretary 2, 3, 4; Music Appreciation 4. 9 3 b’veruid Sheet Worcester, Massachusetts Birthday: December 1 Pert, petite, and the personitication oi sweetness, Bette has added a full measure of charm to the ' 49ers. Her quiet, unassuming way has made her a friend to all. May the sunshine of her smile continue to lighten the hearts of all those who knov her. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, Secretary 2; A.C.E. 3, 4, Social Chairman 3, President 4; W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 2, Vice- President 3; Lderary Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2, 3, Treasurer 4; May Queen Attendant 1; New York Conference Delegate 2; Class Historian, Finance Committee 2, 4, Secretary 4. lU Rhodes Street Millbury, Massachusetts Birthday: April 6 Known for her amiability, her love of music, and her eagerness to extend a helping hand, Rosemarie has made a niche for her- self in our class. Her sincerity and joviality are a true combina- tion which has endeared her to all. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, President 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Debating Club 1, 2; Dramatic Club 1; Assembly Committee 2, 3, 4; Col- lege Organist 1, 2, 3, 4; W.A.A. 1. 11 52 High Street Worcester, Massachusetts Birthday: September 7 fliirv t lltTiiiiiiii f Beneath the surface of her calm personality lies wit and an ever- present zest for fun. Mary ' s reactions are a consfant surprise to all; that ' s what makes her so interesting! Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1; French Club 1, 2; Literary Club 3, 4; A.C.E. 4. 12 31 Townsend Street Worcester, Massachusetts Birthday: October 8 Efficient, effervescent, and enthusiastic — these qualities, plus tact and assurance, have made Nan an excellent social chair- man. Her sincere, affectionate mien has tied many lasting friendships. Class President 1; Social Chairman 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; W.A.A. Board 4; Volleyball Manager 2, 3, President 4, Conference Delegate 3; Assembly Committee 1; French Club 1; Music Appreciation Club 3, 4, Vice-President 4; New York Conference Delegate 1; Junior Prom Queen; Photography Editor of the Oakleaf. 56 Minthorne Street Worcester, Massachusetts Birthday: October 6 % I Perseverance, determination, and unrelenting energy have aided Dorothy in attaining the scholastic success which is hers. Her position as president of Student Council amply displays her merits. French Club 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Christian Association 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 2, 3; A.C.E. 3, 4, Geography Club 2, 3, 4’, Vice-President 3; Student Council 3, 4, Vice-President 3, President 4; Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4, Secretary 4; Building and Grounds 1. 14 198 Stafford Street Worcester, Massachusetts Birthday: May 21 With her magnetic charms, Gerry exemplifies the typical co-ed. Her gay humor and enchanting blushes have enlivened many a dull moment. But beneath her bubbling exterior there lies a wealth of knowledge. We know that her future will not only be successful, but merry. Glee Club 1, 2; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 1; Music Appreciation Club 3; Literary Club 4; Literary Editor of the Oakleaf. 407 Pleasant Street Worcester, Massachusetts Birthday: February 24 Class president for three years, and one of whom we are proud, she provides a fountain of mirth when our spirits are low. Who can forget the parties at which she has reigned as hostess? Our book of memories will be more firmly bound due to Margie. Class President 2, 3, 4; Social Committee 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Geography Club 2, Secretary 2; Literary Club 3, 4, Program Chairman 4; New York Conference Delegate 3; A.C.E. 2, 4; Art Editor of the Oakleaf; Finance Committee 4; W.A.A. 1, 2, 4. IG 134 Maywood Street Worcester, Massachusetts Birthday: March 22 Marie ' s vivid imagination has colored her college days. Ability and originality, bolstered by perseverance, eguip her with en- viable tools for the pursuit of the teaching profession. Literary Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Program Chairman 2, Treas- urer 3; Dramatic Club 1; Student Council 1; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Program Committee 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. 3, 4; Finance Committee 3; Kappa Delta Pi 4; Reporter 4. 17 155 Dewey Street Worcester, Massachusetts Birthday: February 20 She is the essence of practicality, the symbol of true logic. An energetic participator in sports, an avid history scholar, and our number one financier, Sophia is indispensible. Class Treasurer 2, 3, 4; Class Will 4; Dramatic Club 1; Finance Committee 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, 4; French Club 1, 2; Geography Club 3, 4, President 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Newman Club 3, 4, Executive Board 3; W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. 18 Newhall Road Conway, Massachusetts Birthday: March 13 Everyone knows Sylvia, with her sparkling brown eyes and con- tagious laugh. Her expressions are a study in themselves. Her quick alert mind has earned her the position of president of Kappa Delta Pi. She ' s reserved a place for herself in each of our hearts. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 3; Student Council 3, 4, Secretary 3; Music Appreciation 3, 4, Secretary 4; Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4, President 4; W.A.A. 1, 2 , 3, 4; Finance Committee 3; French Club 1, 2; Buildinq and Grounds Committee 2. 19 54 Mason Street Worcester, Massachusetts Birthday: April 5 Captivating, buoyant, entertaining, and winsome; all the qual- ities that give life its sparkle are personified in June. Her dra- matic ability has been the object of much pride on the part of her class. Guard that charm, June, it ' s priceless. Debating Club 1; Social Committee 1; Publicity Com- mittee 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2, President 3, 4, Plays 1, 3, 4, Holy Cross Play 2, 3, 4 Worcester Tech Play 3; A.C.E. 3, 4; Assembly Committee 4. 20 16 Oread Place Worcester, Massachusetts Birthday: April 10 She brims over with a boundless energy and a dignified humor. Whether she is cheering for her home team or dashing to a literary class, Edith ' s elfin-like gualities are a delight to all of us. Class Vice-President 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; W.A.A. Board 2, 3, 4; W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; May Queen Attendant 2. 21 ' 3 East Street North Grafton, Massachusetts Birthday: October 30 Suave, debonair — he is the personification of what the weft dressed man shoufd wear. The gallant of ' 49, Flip ' s politeness and earnestness have earned admiration from us all. May your convertible steer you along the highway of success! Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; M.A.A. i, 2, 3, 4; Basketball Team 1, 2; Music Appreciation 3, 4, Treasurer 3, 4; International Relations 1, 2. 22 41 Birch Street Worcester, Massachusetts Birthday; April 25 6 ' 4 and every inch a friend ■ — that ' s our Paul. Blonde, ener- getic, athletic, and true, he ' s a fellow who ' ll always come through. His calm, unassuming air has proved him a valuable asset to the ' 49ers. Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2, Vice-President 3, President 4; Dramatic Club Play 3; Basketball Team 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 2; Class Marshal 1, 2, 3, 4. 23 8 Forbes Street Worcester, Massachusetts Birthday: April 3 Candid, stalwart, and frank — that ' s our Mabel. Her under- standing of an agrarian society and cosmopolitan existence provide her with a background few of us can boast. Her pur- poseful objectives will be rewarded. Dramatic Club 1; Student Christian Association 2, 3, 4; French Club 1; Geography 3, 4; Assembly Com- mittee 4. New Braintree, Massachusetts Birthday: October 16 24 Phyllis has reached many appreciative audiences, as both an accomplished vocalist and an apt debater. Couple this with an alacrity of humor, and you have a potent personality. In our opinion Phil ' s future has an unlimited horizon. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Soloist 1, 2, 3, 4; Debating Club 1, 2, 3, President 2, 3; Social Chairman 1; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Acorn Stah 1, 2, 3, Co-Editor of the Oakleaf; Assembly Committee 2, 3; W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, Play 3; May Queen Attendant 3. 25 62 Sever Street Worcester, Massachusetts Birthday; March 20 Known to all of us for her fasfidious attire, Befty ' s college ward- robe sefs the style. Athletic and ahable, her personality finds full play in classroom and couri. May her vim, vigor, and vitaliiy stay with her all through life. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Debating Club 1; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; W.A.A. Board 3, 4; W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball Manager 3, Basketball Manager 4; May Queen Attendant 2; A.C.E. 4. 26 2 Shirley Street Worcester, Massachusetts Birthday: September 28 Defies depression and expression -- At exam time, Dave ' s let ' s get together on this is a signal for a group cram session for the Secondaries of ' 49. Familiar to everyone and liked by all, he has held the class with a chain of mirth for four years. M.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball Team 1; Literary Club 1, 2; Geography Club 3, 4; Building and Grounds Committee 4; Assembly Committee 4’; Men ' s Lounge 1, 2, 3, 4. 27 2 Brookside Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts Birthday; March 14 Kind, industrious, sincere, true — this, and more, describes Chet. Our ever-ready friend with the piercing mind of a psychologist, he has made us all glad that he joined the ranks of the class of ' 49. Our best to you, Chet! Music Appreciation 3, 4; Student Christian Associa- tion 2, 3, 4, President 2, Vice-President 3, Social Chairman 4; M.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Vice- President 3, President 4. 28 104 Chandler Street Worcester, Massachusetts Birthday: December 22 A member of Kappa Delta Pi, Tora is a scholar ' s scholar. Not only is she an avid lover of classical music, but she is keenly attuned to the beauties of nature. May her many enthusiams carry her far. Dramatic Club 1; Student Christian Association 2, 4; Literary Club 3, 4; French Club 1; Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Building and Grounds Commit- tee 2; A.C.E. 4; W.A.A. 1, 2. 29 28 Whipple Street Worcester, Massachusetts Birthday: December 14 Lovely and ladylike, she is a delightful mixture of charm and intellect. An indefatigable worker, Lillian can always be found in the center of our social activities. She is truly a forty-niner! Debating Club 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 2, 3, 4, Program Chairman 4; Publicity Committee 3; Class Vice-President 1, 2; Student Council 4, Treasurer 4; Co-Editor of the Oakleaf; Student Christian Association 2, 4; Delegate to the New York Conference 4; Kappa Delta Pi 4, Vice-President 4; A.C.E. 4; Finance Committee 4. 30 50 West Boylston Drive Worcester, Massachusetts Birthday: April 28 Colorful as the rainbow, Neil does credit to the bit-o-green . Unpredictable as the weather, blessed with dry humor, he has that endearing guality of making us wonder, ' what next . His attitude and sporting nature will certainly gain for him the hap- piness he deserves. Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 2, 3; International Relations 3; Literary Club 1, 2, 4; Building and Grounds 3, 4; Financial Committee 2, 3; M.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. 31 54 James Street Worcester, Massachusetts Birthday: January 18 Chet ' s profound thinking and worldly ideas acquiesce with his ample physique. His agility and alertness are qualities reflected in the athletic field. Such a penetrative, clear-sighted outlook will indeed secure for him the position in life he so richly deserves. Newman Club 2, 3; French Club 3, 4; M.A.A. 3, 4; Basketball Team 3, 4; Coach of the Basketball Teams; Class Marshal 4. 32 79 Harrison Street Worcester, Massachusetts Birthday: December 9 Genteel, sweet, and friendly, Della has put Shrewsbury on the map. Her ability to get along with faculty and students is the envy of all. A girl always willing to share in adventure, we wish her every success for the future. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 2, Vice-President 3; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. 2, 4; Junior Attendant to the May Queen; W.A.A. 1, 2, 4. 33 103 Lakeside Drive Shrewsbury, Massachusetts Birthday: November 28 •••••• Take four years, fill them with fun, laughter, happiness, and hard work. Here you have the foundation upon which we, the forty-niners built our col- lege days. At times our goal was dimmed by struggle and strife, but soon to be brightened as each new challenge was achieved. Lasting friendships, knowledge gained, ideals upheld; these left their mark as we travelled the path of college life. Now at the time of remembering perhaps we may recap- ture the spirit and zest that so signified the forty-niners through four years of college • — side by side. In September, 1945, thirty-three women and one man began college life with the usual fears and anxieties that are sure to be found in a group of freshmen. Right then, the beginning, we discovered we were a great combina- tion with the demonstration of our talents in our first assembly, and soon after in the mastery of the freshman examinations. Our fame spread from the lounges to the library, and soon the forty-niners were noted for more than just the freshmen . At the end of the first semester, the army called Harry Howard from our ranks. To remember us by, we honored Harry with a party chucked full of the usual fun and gayest of ingredients. The thought that now we were a feminine class soon vanished when we returned to the second semester to find seven male students enrolled in our class. We were the envy of the college, and how we thrived on this admission. In February it was wonderful to dance amidst the atmosphere of hearts and cupids, and to know our first real social function was a success. Months dwindled down to weeks, and already we found ourselves ex- periencing our first college commencement. Would someday this be the forty-niners? Our return in the fall as Sophomores was saddened by the death of our esteemed president, Clinton E. Carpenter. Although we had known him for just this short time, his influence had been felt by us all. Sophomores! Oh yes, we expressed our superiority just a bit, but found such subjects as physics, geography and government helped to balance our equilibrium. With top hats and bow ties, we presented a rather high hat assembly, complete with the recitation of Birches to the singing of By the Moonlight . The after- effects of Sophomore exams were soon forgotten when accompanied by Miss Barlow and Dr. Winslow we viewed the historical sites of Boston, and made the discovery that the smorgasbord contained too much food even for a hungry group of Sophomores. By this time parties were becoming our specialty. They ranged from ghost walks and doughnuts on Hallowe ' en at Margie ' s to the festivities of Christmas at the home of Dr. Shaw. As spring blossomed forth on the campus, we found ourselves surrounded by themes of spring gardens and silhouettes of old-fashioned girls. This was our preparation for the Springtime Twirl which was held in all its elegance in May. The forty-niners had done it again. A sense of great loss was felt when we heard the news that Miss Fitch, our librarian had resigned, but it was not long before we realized that in Miss Tolman, we found not only another extremely capable librarian but a new friend. 34 With the completion of our Sophomore year we had now reached the half way mark of our goal. Under the worthy guidance of our new president, Eugene A. Sullivan, whose ideals and standards, formed the pattern on which we with heads high, talents personified, intelligence sharpened, based our Junior year. Among t he upperclassmen we were connoisseurs on all trials and tribulations of our fellow students. In order to uphold our reputation we again wowed the audience with our assembly. Remember U.S.S.T.C. and A Sailor ' s Life is Merry? More parties were held, and we discovered even as Juniors we still loved parties. Gleaming blue sapphires were proudly dis- played as we strolled the halls wearing our long-awaited class rings. Such were the pleasures of being a Junior. December ushered in White Magic , our Junior Prom. The gym, sparkl- ing with stars and snowflakes, was truly a winter wonderland. Here, sur- rounded by the white and magic of it all, Nancy Curley was crowned our lovely queen. At mid-semester, the elementaries went forth to prove themselves as capable apprentices, and came back on Fridays to tell of lesson plans, moti- vation, and star pupils. The secondaries remained to keep the halls, lounge and class rooms animated with the presence of the junior class. Time was fast slipping by. It didn ' t seem possible that we as freshmen, sophomores, and juniors were victors, and now our most important year was yet to be conquered. Truly Seniors, we donned our caps and gowns for the first time on Senior Day with thoughts of both the past and future. We were experiencing a tangible part of a long awaited goal. Sometimes we do not realize how much some people do for us. We were conscious of this fact when Miss Webber retired after long years of willing service. We greatly missed her presence in the office, but memories of her kindliness will long remain. How the forty-niners loved being seniors, with such associations as • — the enthusiasm of the secondaries with their proud results of teaching ■ — our New York trip, when in November we gave personally our regards to Broad- way, as we vis ited schools and thrilled to the glamour of the great White Way — those many problems solved b y Dr. Shaw ' s worthy advice — the many class meetings held for the discussion of our year book, finances and more finances — the fearful expectancy of taking National Teachers ' Exams — the feeling of importance as we interviewed superintendents and read contracts, and finally, the week of weeks arrived! Never to be forgotten was the fun of class day, the sincerity of baccalaureate, the beauty of the Senior Prom, and at last the pride and humbleness with which we held our degrees on gradua- tion day. The last chapter of our history is finished, and we face the realization that what was once a dim dream is now a gleaming reality. No longer are we a group working, sharing, planning, but individuals going forth to meet new endeavors. It is our wish that each may find happiness and success, and forever may keep those qualities that have made our college days such cherished ones. ELIZABETH ARMY, Class Historian. 35 9Hto- Ute 4i44AJ RST WILL BE THERE! .... This is your roving supersonic televisor coming to you on this bright day of June, 1969 from the world renowned Worcester State Teachers College campus. The occasion - - and what an occasion it is -- is the twentieth anniversary of the class of forty-nine. The classmates are extremely enthusiastic as they greet friends they have not seen for years. I know you who are about to view this scene are interested to know just who these people are, so without further ado it is my privilege to introduce to you ■ — the ' 49ers. First of all we see our very own class president, Miss Marjorie Frohock. Marjorie as you know is the author of the well known book, The Kinder- garten Child - - Why He Thinks . At the present time she is conducting a foundling home for the orphans of the poor eskimos in Alaska. Who ' s this we see? Why it ' s Chet Waszkiewicz; he ' s now president of the well known electoral college. On the faculty we also find Sophia Hart and Gerry Farrey, associate professorettes of history and knitting respectively. The next face to appear on the screen is that of Rose Rita Ahern. She married a red-haired barber and 1 understand she has a private tutoring school for boys. There are four famous faces on the screen now Tora Sternlof, Edith Hill, Della Whitney, and Dorothy Fancy. They have just recently formed The Bridge Players of America, Inc. This corporation puts on demonstration games, publishes books of rules, and conducts a school, teaching many of the present W.S.T.C. students the necessary method for playing bridge in the lounge. Oh, there ' s Elizabeth Robinson. She ' s a part time principal in one of our foremost universal military training schools; the rest of the time she devotes to her wonderful family. Next on our parade we see Chet and Mary Ruggles. They have just un- harnessed their horse after riding east from Iowa where Chet is in charge of a large cavalry school. The sport is coming back into its own again. They had planned originally to fly, but Neil Sullivan, who owns a hydra-jet airline, couldn ' t manage to get them reservations. Incidentally, Neil was unable to make it, feeling that three was a crowd — on a horse! June Higgins and Lillian Strand have been making headlines lately with their sensational idea for first-graders. They are now conducting a C.A.S. campaign for all six year old children in Worcester to attend their huge one- roomed Circular Auditorium School. This will no doubt revolutionize educa- tion in the primary field. Look! There ' s Rosemarie Biron in her concert gown. Rose teaches in one of the new consolidated high schools and in her spare time she conducts con- cert tours. Currently appearing in the music festival, I understand she is such a success Worcester is instituting an annual Biron Festival Day. Mary Brennan ' s on the screen! Mary relates that she gave up teaching to accept a position as head librarian in the Congressional Library in Washing- ton, D. C. No stranger to television is Phyllis Rawding. She broadcasts every Thurs- day night on a feature program of her own. Many people say she rivals singers such as Lily Pons in her magnificence. Next on our review is Betty Army. Betty is still as sweet as ever and one of our well known hospitals has taken advantage of her lovely disposition. They have appointed her to the superintendency of education in their eight enormous children ' s wards. She ' s doing a wonderful job. Following Betty we see Nancy Curley and Sylvia Hawley. These two girls have teamed up to acquaint the American public with the latest music and dance steps. Their studio and recital hall is today ' s equivalent of 1949 ' s Town Hall in New York. Who ' s that man with the distinguished looking mustache and side-burns? I think it ' s Paul Murray. He ' s working at Carnegie Institute trying to harness the power of the nucleus of the atom. Besides this he hops over to Columbia in his helicopter to conduct special classes. Speaking of Columbia University, here ' s Marie Hammond. She ' s head of the teacher training school and is now working on her book, Teaching Teaching Methods. Last of all appears Marie Alfano. Marie gave up teaching for house- keeping and last year right here in Worcester she was crowned Mrs. America. So passes the class of 1949 .... certainly a credit to ourselves and our college. This is your class announcer, Mabel Pollard, speaking for Roving Supersonic Television. We hope you enjoyed the program and will tune in again to us — in the experimental building at Station WSTC. MABEL POLLARD. 3 ’ 9 m IdSiedd. It is a tradition of the college that on class day every year, an ivy be planted. In keeping with this tradition, we, the class of 1949, plant our ivy, letting it symbolize the remembrance of our college career, our associations with college and with one another. Nourished by the sacrifice of our parents, the philosophy of our professors, and our deep sincerity, it will grow strong and straight. In its growth we shall see the twining of friendships that survive the struggles of years. The growth gained from knowing one another, the hidden vitality of ideals which flow within, the colors of autumnal leaves that sym- bolize the full ripening of fruitful ideals; all these, this living plant portrays. Not only does this ivy entwine the lives of the members of our class, but as it grows, it links itself with the ivy planted by other classes in the past. So, just as we join our lives with theirs, our ivy will extend a welcome to the members of the next graduating class and invite them to join with us in the bonds of friendship and memory. Today we surmount but one horizon of the many that are yet to stand before us. We are everlastingly grateful to all who have guided and loved us, making it possible for us to successfully reach this day — a day which to us is a day of ending and a day of beginning. We plant this ivy then with the firm belief that the growth of the class of 1949 will parallel the everlasting growth of the ivy. EDITH HILL. 38 a A 1 J F 1 J. 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This be our goal. ■ • 1 j 0 b c c d ' ) Sen4Xi Si4 p e dati4 e c candid Phyllis Rawding H hearty Marjorie Frohock A affectionate Betty Army R roguish Betty Robinson A athletic Edith Hill C creative June Higgins T terrific Nancy Curley E entertaining Sylvia Hawley R refined Lillian Strand I intellectual Dorothy Fancy S sincere Rosemarie Biron T tranquil Marie Alfano I industrious Tora Sternlof C capricious Rose Rita Ahern S serene Della Whitney O oh — oh — oh! Geraldine Farrey F fanciful Marie Hammond T thoughtful Chet Ruggles H happy-go-lucky C. Sullivan E efficient Sophia Hart ' 4 forthright Chet Waszkiewicz 9 19 plus-a-year Mabel Pollard E eversharp Paul Murray R reliable Mary Brennan Pkanto n Pale TO: Dorothy judson David Ingerson Mary Dowd Telegram Gazette George Sawicki Portland, Maine Virginia Gow People ' s Savings Bank Grace Heroian Barnard, Sumner, Putnam Co. Gerry Wolcott Worcester Rendering Co. Edward Lewis Lowell Textile School Pat Sullivan Elm Street Library Stanley Levine Neponset Fur Storage Rosalind Scott Class of 1950 David Roche Class of 1950 Jim McKeon Class of 1950 Irene Wheeler Marlboro, Massachusetts Jane Lynch Washburn Company Marcella Jedrizinski Married Life Caroline Caputo Married Life Barbara Shugrue Emmanuel College, Boston Harriet Alexander . Bride and Groom 40 The key that unlocks this door of mystery belongs to the ' 49ers. Went through S.T.C. in three years; the only one we know who could do it . . . mashed a Nash . . . donated a pair of shoes to the Worcester Street Railway . . . shocked the bus driver by asking for a transfusion . . . passed by the sweat of Jim ' s brow . . . crawled out of her shell . . . rented a table in the Waldorf . . . took a corner on the hot fudge sundae market . . . erected the main tent in the middle of the institutiorr . . . entertained us with her free flowing blush . . . taught the chem expert how to cold pack tomatoes . . . burned the rope that held the man to Mr. Osborne ' s desk . . . slept through Physics . . came to school in ole faithful Gravel Gurty . . . bought on sale articles . . . sewed her hem in Dr. Farnsworth ' s room . . . looked for fish at the Fish Nurseries . . . im- proved her checkers at the Junior Prom . . . wrote the Ode to a Map . . . decided she would never be a mural artist . . . used a mop for the latest coiffure . . . took Boston on the run . . . ate beans, and beans, and more beans . . . could have used a barrel when she lost a strategic part of a Santa suit . . . chased after us for four years . . . waxed philosophical anyplace, anytime . . . locked themselves out of their New York hotel room . . . thrilled us all with her modern dancing . . . came wrapped up to our Junior Prom . . . added 6 ' 4 to the basketball team switched all the extension course hats . . . LOVED FOUR YEARS OF ... . COLLEGE .... 41 Sketch Senior Duy marked U:ie otiicial donning oi the ' 49ers ' caps and gowns, and we took this opportunity to review our three former class day assemblies in what we called, The Hat Parade — ' Soft hats, top hats, sailor hats, and now the hat of distinction! In order to introduce individually each member of our class, we also presented these Thumbnail Sketches which are being bound in our yearbook so that we may always recall that proud day. NANCY CURLEY “A« ry wil i the L(iiiii;liiiig Face Our social functions have been a success Because of Nancy ' s eagerness The smiling co-ed of S.T.C. Will long remain in our memory. DELLA WHITNEY ' Su ' eellie(ii t uj Si ma ht n” Della ' s our girl with the lyrical way Life is a song as she goes through the day May her happiness be assured in the day to come And all her cares be little ones . TORA STERNLOF ‘‘‘Our Little (jiti Tora ' s our girl with industrious ways She ' s always among us at work or at play Scholastically inclined with an artistic bent For the ' 49ers she was truly meant. JUNE HIGGINS “. ' I Pretty Girl Is Like a Melody ' June is a girl with dramatic bent Whose plentiful smile is never spent Her talents are to all well known We gladly claim her for our own. BETTY ARMY ’Little (iirr Betty with her eyes of brown Came to us from Millbury town Sweet and smiling, lively and gay A friend to all, she ' ll always stay. BETTY ROBINSON “Hetty Co-ed Betty ' s full of pep and vim She ' ll cater to your every whim Always willing to lend an ear The troubles of all she ' ll gladly hear. EDITH HILL “Take Me (hit to the Hall Came A spirited girl with a winsome way Edie ' s dark eyes are gems at play Sports always give her a thrill That ' s our gal ■ — Edith Hill . MARIE ALFANO “Sweet and Lovely Needles and pins, asperins and pills Marie is prepared to cure your ills Secretary of the class of ' 49 A better one we ' ll never find. MARY BRENNAN “It IP as Mary Subtle humor, creative art Are of Mary, each a part Always willing to lend her aid With success may she be repaid. SOPHIA HART “It’s So Peaeejul in the Country With dollars here and dollars there Our financial worries are in her hair Sophie ' s really a very good sport Equally at home in classroom or court. 4 ' Z MABEL POLLARD “Our Best to You ’ Frank, sincere, industrious kind Mabel ' s work is never behind A master at bridge, an archery whiz A well rounded girl she surely is. MARIE HAMMOND “Marie? The Dawn h Breaking ' ’ Marie is a girl who is full of zest When she is teaching she ' s at her best Blessed with an always welcomed talent Her sense of humor is quite apparent. PAUL MURRAY “Bless You” Blond, energetic, athletic and true He is the fellow who always comes through Whenever we need him big brother Paul Comes to our aid befriending all. SYLVIA HAWLEY “Sylvia’s Hair Is Like the Night” A charming disposition and infinite grace Typify Sylvia and insures her place Her expressions are limitless her humor gay We ' re very happy she came our way. PHYLLIS RAWDING “IVith a Song in My Heart” Dramatics, debating, music galore Some of her talents she has many more Talented accomplished stately and tall She ' ll find success in a concert hall. NEIL SULLIVAN “Take Me Home Again Kathleen” A history major — a math whiz You think he ' s smart he really is Light of hair and light of heart From Neil we ' ll really hate to part. CHESTER RUGGLES “A Fella Needs a Girl” Deep, philosophical, sturdy and true He s sincere in all he attempts to do A man of many talents good in every one We know when Chet has done it, it ' s a job well done. ROSE RITA AHERN “My IV ild Irish Bose” Rose Rita with her light gay air Is quite well known as debonair Her cheerful self gives rise to smiles Amid the worries of troubled trials. DOROTHY FANCY “Hair oj Gold” The class of ' 49 is proud to present Dot Fancy, Council President Also a member of Kappa Delta Pi Her scholastic standards have always been high. CHESTER WASZKIEWICZ “You’ve Got to Be a Basketball Hero” Chet ' s claim to fame lies in classroom and court He ' s one of our best students and one of our best sports Whichever road of life he may choose With the qualities that are his, he can ' t lose. ROSEMARIE BIRON “Rosemarie” Pleasant as a merry song Happy as the day is long Master of the piano keys She has always aimed to please. GERRY FARREY “When Irish Eyes Are Smilin’” Gerry has enlivened all our days She ' s talented in many unusual ways Gifted in language both oral and written Pretty as a picture and constantly knittin ' . LILLIAN STRAND “Smiles” Lillian with her charming smile Will your troubles soon beguile A combination of fun and grace She will surely make her place. MARJORIE FROHOCK “Margie” Take a star, a constellation We ' ll take Margie, our inspiration A constant joy, full of fun You can see she ' s second to none Margie ' s abilities are hard to surpass That ' s how we became such a wonderful class. 43 TAJilled We, the illustrious, industrious Class of 1949 of the State Teachers College at Worcester, Massachusetts, being of unsound mind and body, do hereby bequeath to faculty, and underclassmen, our heavenly possessions, in the tollowing manner: To President Sullivan we leave twenty-four additional glowing records in the office files. To the faculty we leave the fond memory of us — a small but re- markable class. To the Juniors we leave a trail of countless ' 49 footsteps which, if carefully followed, will lead you to success. To the Sophomore Class, anemic physicists, we leave one cool pint of Einstein ' s blood with our best wishes for a speedy recovery. To the Freshmen we leave a firmly bound copy of How To Win A ' s and Influence the Faculty. We hope it will reach your best seller list. We would like to distribute our more personal possessions in the following manner: Rose Rita Ahern leaves her droll little mouth turned up like a bow . Bette Army leaves her secret formula for ton cake to all those who have heavy ovens. Rosemarie Bircn leaves the piano for the first time in four years. Nancy Curley leaves her knitting almost anywhere. Gerry Farrey leaves the classroom the minute the time is up. Marjorie Frohock leaves the it can ' t be true scales to Miss Stafford. June Higgins leaves her original waffle stitch to all crochet lovers. Paul Murray leaves his enormous lunch to the cafeteria for next year ' s food supply. Betty Robinson leaves her bathing suit to all others who will attempt to swim the channel of economics. Lillian Strand leaves Chinatown at four a. m. Cornelius Sullivan leaves ice water for the bubblers; may they How to a high head. Sylvia Hawley leaves with the most delightful personality we have known. Della Whitney leaves her low sales resistance to all bargain hunters. Phyllis Rawding leaves her gym locker to Jimmie Valentine or anyone who can master the combination. Chester Ruggles leaves his books and case on the ground floor for all those who are incapable of scaling the stairs to the library. Sophia Hart leaves on the first bus for Greenfield. Dorothy Fancy leaves a vacant chair at the bridge table. Chester Waszkiewicz leaves with every course in the school completed. Tora Sternlof unwillingly leaves her cats and dogs with the nearest neighbor. Mabel Pollard leaves us with a keener knowledge of farm life and hospitality. Marie Hammond leaves her portrait on display at Carl Laporte ' s Studio. Marie Alfano leaves without disclosing the secret of her perfect punch play in volley ball. Edith Hill leaves us confident of a Red Sox victory. Mary Brennan leaves a secret tunnel to all those who wish to get to class on time. Now, having bequeathed our heavenly possessions, we, the Class of 1949, do hereby set our hand and seal to this, our last will and testament, on the tenth day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and forty-nine. THE CLASS OF 1949 SOPHIA HART, Testatrix 44 OtUe Qta iie cuixi Acii4utie6 ' 50 JUNIORS As we look back over the past year, we Juniors remember many happy events. We marked our calendar first with a class picnic featuring softball, toasted frankfurts, games, and dancing. Remember the class-week assembly that we presented — ranging from poet laureates to quartets and opera singers? Much talent we possess! Remembering these, we could never forget the Yule-Time Frolic. Snowflakes, stars, soft music, and our lovely queen, Shirley Feingold, set the tempo for our mood. At last, February came and the fourteen Elementary Pioneers left behind the lonesome secondaries to hold the fort, only to be happily re-united again at the closing month of June. CLASS John Ford, President Donald Wilson, Vice-President James Looney, Treasurer OFFICERS Barbara Wiseman, Secretary Anne Marie Owens, Social Chairman Faculty Adviser, Agnes E. Scribner ' 51 ♦ ♦ ♦ SOPHOMORES As the Sophomore Class at S.T.C. we performed our traditional duty of aiding the bewildered frosh to become acclimated to the wonders of college life. To prove that all is not work at S.T.C. we planned a Hallowe ' en party replete with flying witches, blinking pumpkins and the usual cider and dough- nuts. Our main social contribution of the year, the annual May Prom, was a complete success with bright spring decorations and the excitement of crowning a Senior May Oueen. All too soon the year ended and we found ourselves looking forward to September, 1949, and our bright new status — Juniors! CLASS Richard Herbst, President Raymond Bogosian, Vice-President Theodore H. Guertin, Secretary OFFICERS Ernest Darche, Treasurer Thomas Derry, Social Chairman Faculty Adviser, Albert Farnsworth ' 52 mm ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ FRESHMEN Freshmen! That humble name seemed to suit the 120 dazed young people who made up the class of ' 52. But on the day when we presented our entertaining assembly of a football game, complete with raccoon coats and banners, we realized that we had, indeed, become part of S.T.C. Thus, when the All-College Dance and the Junior Prom rolled along, the Freshmen class was well represented. For us, however, the social climax of the year was our colorful Valentine Dance, arranged in the hearts-and-flowers motif. With the curtains coming to a close on the first year, we suddenly realized that our ideas of college had changed; for the year had not all been play, as we had anticipated. Our courses had exacted from us the full measure of our best efforts. And now with the final exams behind us, we freshmen lay aside our books with pride, and look forward to assuming the proud status of Sopho- mores, come September. OFFICERS Paul Latino, Treasurer William Monroe, Social Chairman Faculty Adviser, Elizabeth R. Barlow CLASS Robert Barros, President Richard Davidson, Vice-President Irene Brierly, Secretary 4f. A. C. E. IpE. Under the guidance of Miss Madelin A. Wilmarth, the Association of Child- hood Education has completed its second successful year at the college. As its main purpose is to promote an interest in early childhood education, the program has many delightful activities. Different news and ideas are exchanged when delegates attend confer- ences and meetings at other colleges. Seasonal parties and festivities are among tfie highlights of our activities. The club ' s past accomplishments are its assurance of a successful future in the college. Officers: Betty Army, President; Barbara Dillon, Secretary- Treasurer; Cecelia Daley, Social Chairman. M. A. A. The first social event of the Men ' s Athletic Association, the M.A.A. ' s annual dance, was held at the school gym on October 29, 1948. This proved such a successful venfure that two more dances followed later in the year. The basketball team, coached by Chet Waszkiewicz, had one of the best seasons in the history of the school. The college ' s first season in baseball met with instantaneous school approval and support. J. W. Riordan of the faculty coached the baseball team. Officers: James Looney, President; Donald Howard, Vice-President; Raymond Bogosian, Secre- tary; Paul Carnazza, Treasurer. COMBINED GLEE CLUBS Most of us won ' t forget those two splendid concerts given by the combined glee clubs this year. Under Miss Grace A. Kendrick ' s skilled leadership we sang many familiar yet varied numbers. One of the most unforgettable selec- tions was Fred Waring ' s arrangement of The Night Before Christmas which was presented at the radio broadcast and the Christmas assembly. O Holy Night was another outstanding number sung by the glee club this year. But all work and no play makes a glee club unexciting, so this year the fellows and girls got together and had a successful Christmas party. Refresh- ments and music were enjoyed by all members of the glee clubs. After a joyous Christmas season, the two clubs immediately began work on the spring concert. It was a pleasing and appreciated performance, a credit to the college. Officers of fhe Girls ' Glee Club: Rosemarie Biron, President; Mary Flynn, Vice-President; Shirley Dodge, Secretary-Treasurer. Officers of Men ' s Glee Club: Chester Ruggles, President; Harold Van de Kirkhoff, Vice-President; Philip Black, Secretary-Treasurer; William Shunney and Eugene Trainer, Librarians. Miss Grace A. Kendrick, Faculty Adviser of combined glee clubs. 48 W. A. A. Where did we have fun? At the Wednesday afternoon meeting of the Women ' s Athletic Association, of course. This last year certainly was grand one for much competition in all sports. We had a well-balanced season with softball, volleyball, basketball, ping-pong, and tennis. We were also hostesses to Fitchburg and Framingham in the annual Round Robin. Under the adviser- ship of Miss Dorothy Stafford of the faculty, the W.A.A. program for this last year developed into a highly enjoyable and beneficial period for all the sports- minded girls of S.T.C. Officers: Nancy Curley, President; Barbara Dillon, Vice-President; Cecilia Daley, Treasurer; Ernestine Hugo, Secretary; Miss Dorothy Stafford, Adviser. NEWMAN CLUB The Newman Club is one of the largest and most active clubs at the col- lege. It is a club primarily for the Catholic members of the student body, however, a standing invitation is always open to all members to attend the meetings. The varied and well-rounded program of the club was opened with a Round Robin of all the Newman Clubs of Worcester held at Holy Cross Col- lege in November. November was a busy month as our second activity of the year was in the form of a Scholarship Card Party at school. This was in every way a great success. During the month of January a Supper Meeting was held, with a large attendance of Newmanites and their guests, the Fitchburg and W. S.T.C. Bas- ketball Teams. The month of March came and saw a Saint Patrick ' s Day supper, high- lighted by an excellent lecture by our club chaplain. Father James T. Riley. Perhaps the most outstanding event of the program for the year was a communion breakfast held in May, an activity in which all the members of the club participated. With this our program for the year was completed. Officers: Paul Murray, President; Ellen McKeon, Vice-President; Richard Herbst, Secretary; James Looney, Treasurer; Miss Elizabeth Foster, Faculty Adviser; Father James T. Riley, Chaplain. STUDENT CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION An outing at Cook ' s pond, a Christmas party, a picnic, discussions and lectures were a few of the activities of the Student Christian Association this year. The purpose of this Club is to enjoy spiritual fellowship and all members of the school were invited to attend the lectures and discussions. Ministers from Worcester churches were among the visiting speakers. Officers: Harry Howard, President; Shirley Dodge, Secretary; Raymond Strickland, Treasurer; Faculty Adviser: Edmund C. Osborne. 49 DEBATING CLUB The Debating Club enjoyed a profitable and exciting season this year. The members of the club participated in several inter-club debates which were followed by group discussions often proving as interesting as the debates themselves. Among the topics debated was the national intercollegiate ques- tion: Resolved: that the Federal Government Should Adopt a Policy of Equal- izing Educational Opportunity in Tax Supported Schools by Means of Annual Grants. Officers: George Elanagan, Chairman; Rosalind Scott, Treasurer; Kathleen Kelleher, Secretary. MATH CLUB 3,fl= t. True philosophy expounds nature to us; but she can be understood only by him who has learned the speech and symbols in which she speaks to us. This speech is mathematics, and its symbols are mathematical figures. — Galileo Galilei. The math club which was formed last year is still in its embryonic stage, but unlike most embryos it is developing with great rapidity. The aim of the club is to provide much needed recreation for both those who are mathematic- ally inclined and any enterprising tyro. The activities and programs are carried on entirely by the student mem- bers. One or more members conduct each meeting during which they present or give a discourse on any subject pertaining to mathematics. A general dis- cussion follows at which time the perspicuity of our capable faculty adviser, Edmund C. Osborne, is felt. Independent, clear and logical thinking is encouraged and nurtured, for the club believes that this type of thinking is paramount for success in any field. Officers: Victor W. Haggar, President; George Dahlquist, Vice-President; William Higgins, Program Chairman; Edmund C. Osborne, Faculty Adviser. DRAMATIC CLUB Among the various forms of entertainment that the members of Dramatic Club enjoyed during the past year were pantomines, monologues, one-act plays, speakers, and radio work. Skits were presented at assemblies and meetings. This year again some of our girls took part in a Holy Cross pro- duction. The girls were June Higgins, Anne Marie Owens, Cecilia Houle, Marguerite Looney and Phyllis O ' Connell. The play, Richard Sheridan ' s The Rivals . The main event of the club year was the production of the three-act play, Junior Miss , which owes its success to each member of the cast, committees, and loyal supporters. Miss Claudia Murphy ably substituted for Miss Kathryn R. O ' Donnell as our adviser giving excellent suggestions and encouragement at all times. Officers: June Higgins, President; Norman Najemy, Vice-President; Mar- jorie O ' Malley, Treasurer; Rosemary Norton, Secretary. LITERARY CLUB A full year of activity began for the Literary Club in September under the direction of Miss Elizabeth Barlow. At the first meeting the senior class members brought back a bit of Broadway in the form of Harvey . The next event sponsored by the club was the unforgettable Christmas Party at which Joseph Gauthier displayed his talents as Santa Claus from the South Pole! Activities of the club included a trip to the theatre, preceded by a supper party, a Valentine social, and a weenie roast held at the outdoor fireplace on the college campus. Our annual literary pilgrimage ended another year for the Literary club. Officers: Rose Rita Ahern, President; Phyllis Shulman, Vice-President; Elizabeth Robinson, Secretary; Elizabeth Army, Treasurer; Lillian Strand and Marjorie Frohock, Program Co-Chairmen; Miss Elizabeth R. Barlow, Faculty Adviser. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council serves as on advisory body to the president of our college. As a representative organization for the students, the Council can also initiate certain measures pertinent to the welfare of the school. The Council supervised voting, the functions connected with Class Week and the All College Dance. Moreover, it plans and conducts the activities for High School Senior Day and for the program of introducing the freshmen to the college on Orientation Day. When called upon, the Council assists in social functions like the Student Tea. Each spring the Student Council send four delegates to the Eastern States Teacher Preparation Conference, which is held in New York. This year ' s dele- gates were: Richard Davidson, Russell Carroll, Joseph Philbin, and Lillian Strand. In addition, the Council sponsors the attendance of two delegates to the New England Teacher Preparation Conference at Boston each fall. Officers: Dorothy Fancy, President; Joseph Philbin, Vice-President; Frank Ouitadamo, Secretary; Lillian Strand, Treasurer; Dr. Guy H. Winslow, Faculty Adviser. KAPPA DELTA PI The Gamma Chi chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, a national honor society in education, was installed as a member chapter in 1935. Its purpose is to pro- mote high professional and scholastic standards. The chapter opened its fourteenth year with its Annual Honor Night on January 7th. At this time two seniors of high rank, were initiated into the society, Lillian Strand and Marie Hammond. Miss Esther Forbes, author of the current novel, Running of the Tide , was the honored guest. Under- graduates of high scholastic standing were invited to attend. The annual banquet was held in May. Following the Banquet, an effec- ,tive initiation ceremony added several new members to the society. The in- itiates were welcome by undergraduate members and alumni. Officers: Sylvia Hawley, President; Dorothy Fancy, Secretary; Tora Stern- lof. Treasurer; Dr. Lawrence Averill, Counselor; Lillian Strand, Vice-President; Marie Hammond, Reporter. 51 MUSIC APPRECIATION CLUB The Music Appreciation Club is an organization opened to those who enjoy music of all types. The meetings were held informally with planned programs for each month. Able members who were musically inclined freely gave their services as pianists and singers. Besides these specialties, there was community singing to give everyone a chance to take part in the program. Our numerous activities were highlighted by our attendance of the Worcester Music Festival. Under the able guidance of our director, Miss Grace Kendrick, the club flourished, attaining the largest enrollment of all clubs. Officers: Edward Donahue, President; Jeannette Grise, Vice-President; Sylvia Hawley, Secretary; Edward McGee, Treasurer; Miss Grace A. Kendrick, Faculty Adviser. LE CERCLE FRANCAIS Le Gercle Francais, under the sponsorship of Mile. Marguerite G. McKel- ligett, completed another very successful year as one of the most popular or- ganizations at S. T. C. At the first meeting the club voted for the fifth successive year to continue to send monthly packages of food and clothing to our little blond orphan, Annie Meriadec from Brittany, France. The social calendar was highlighted by musical selections from Debussy, Chopin and Bizet by William Shunney; the annual Christmas party in which Le Tombeor de Notre-Dame was presented by the freshmen. Mile. McKel- ligett honored the Gercle by presenting her interpretation of Jeanne d ' Arc at the January meeting. The juniors presented Le Guignol starring puppets made by the Gercle. Installation of the officers for the forthcoming year at our annual banquet culminated the activities of the Gercle Francais for the year 1948-49 Officers; Anne M. Owens, President; Walter D. Ouimette, Vice-President; Mary T. O ' Malley, Treasurer; Ellen E. McKeon, Secretary; Cecelia T. Houle, Social Chairman; Faculty Adviser: Mile. Marguerite C. McKelligett. GEOGRAPHY CLUB The Geography Club, as might be assumed by its name, has for its aim the art of stimulating interest in the geographical phase of the world ' s story. Under the guidance of Dr. Shaw, the club assembled each month for dis- cussions, topics ranging from tropical hurricanes to Indian life in the United States. Social events also included on the program were a Christmas party, weenie roast held on the grounds of S. T. C., and a Valentine social. Meetings were restricted to discussions and social activities. On Pan- American Day, club members presented an assembly program stressing The Good Neighbor Policy. The 1948-49 season of the Geography Club closed with the annual trip, the choice this year a double feature — both Blue Hill Observatory and Bab- son Institute. Officers: Sophia Hart, President; Audrey Hart and Jane Noyes, Vice-Presi- dents; Mildred Tierney, Secretary; Dr. Earl B. Shaw, Faculty Adviser. 52 lia6.lzeiLaU ' eam VARSITY SQUAD Back Row, left to right — CHET WASZKIEWICZ, COACH, Stanley Wolosz, Donald Howard, John Wingsy O ' Leary, Phil Philip, Captain; Frank Biscardi, Manager; Joseph W. Riordan, Faculty Adviser. Front Row, left to right — James Connolly, Randy Mogren, Paul Murray, Richard Davidson, John Lepoer, Victor Haggar, Assistant Manager. WON — 10 LOST — 3 JAYVEE SQUAD LEO BOHIGIAN, COACH, George Dahlquist, Captain; Babe Adamian, Manager; Ernie Darche, Russell Carroll, Ray Bogosian, Ed Titus, Charlie Burack, Wilfred Martel, Bob Mullins, Arthur Albert, A1 Koki. 53 Ua ik l fo44, . . . . To express our gratitude, to show our appreciation, to tell of our sincere thankfulness, we dedicate this page to you • — ■ OUR PARENTS . . . Your love has given us the happiness not of these four years, but the happiness of our whole lives. Without your patient understanding and loving guidance, our memories would not be the happy ones they are. THE FACULTY . . . You have introduced us to the doors of knowl- edge and given us the desire to continuously search further. Coun- seling us so that we may be educated persons able to adapt ourselves to all situations, you have set before us the high standards and ideals to which we aspire. STUDENT BODY . . . Over a period of four years we have gained many friends, learned the meaning of cooperation, and found the hap- piness and fun there is in sharing all kinds of situations with others. It is mainly the student body who reflects the spirit of a college, so for the privilege of being part of a group who can be nothing but proud of its school, we are thankful. THE STAFF . . . We are not unaware of the countless times the willing help of office clerks, nurse, matron, janitors, and cafeteria aids has been extended to us. In reflection now, we realize even more how often we counted on your help and thank you for never dis- appointing us. 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