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

Text from Pages 1 - 66 of the 1954 volume:

Say It With Musk . . . Co-Editors Rod Barry Robert Beauregard In this our nineteen fifty-four yearbook, we have chosen to represent ourselves and our ac- tivities through the use of a musical theme . . . Published By THE SENIOR CLASS WORCESTER STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE Worcester, Massachusetts Year r Book Staff Co-Editors ROD BARRY and ROBERT P. BEAUREGARD Chairman of the Advertising Committee LEONARD X. FARREY business Manage i JOHN D. KRAFYE Chairman of the Art Committee DOUGLAS S. WEEKS Chairman of the Literary Committee ROD BARRY Adviser to the “Oakleaf” MISS KATHRYN R. O’DONNELL Chairman of the Photography Committee ROBERT T. HILL Adviser to the Class of 1954 JOSEPH A. SHEA FIRST ROW, left to right: Guy H. Winslow, l ' h. 1),; Elizabeth V. Foster, Ed. 1).; Grace A. Kendrick, M. Ed.; Cornelius S. Donoghue, M. A.; Francis L. Jones, Ph. D.; Marguerite C. McKelligett, M. A.: Eugene A. Sullivan, A. M„ M. S., President; Edmund C. Osborne, M. A.; Lena A. West, M. Ed.; Kathryn A. O ' Donnell. M. A.; Agnes E. Scribner, M. A.; Joseph A. Shea, M. A. SECOND ROW, left to right: Walter Busam, Ph. D.; John F. Eager. M. Ed.; Dorothy Stafford. M. EcL; Frances T. Park, Clerk: Catherine M. Healy, Clerk; Madelin A. Wilmarth, M. Ed.; Rita M. L. Morris, VI. Ed.; Paul J. McCarron, M. Ed.; G. Flint Taylor, M. Ed. THIRD ROW. left to right: Rudolph Forge. Clerk; John P. Mockler, M. A.; S. Willis Rudy, Ph. D.; Carleton E. Saunders, M. A.; William .1. Butler, Clerk. Seniors President Joseph P. Scannell Vice President J. E. Durkin T reasurer Robert Beauregard Secretary Janet L. Ostergard Social Chairman Robert T. EIill CLAIRE T. ABRAZINSKI nitfriiViiii- Music: “Let a Smile Be Your Umbrella” Lyrics: Ever changing coiffure . . . knit one — purl two . . . Tommy . . . Dr. Jones’ favorite target when a correct answer is needed . . . famous for her torrid torch songs . . . sews . . . cooks ... an accomplished accordionist . . . talent and versatility personified. Etudes: (.lee Club 1. 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Literarv C lub 1; A.C.E. 2, 3, 4; OAKLEAF; kappa Delta I ' i: A A 1. 2. 3, 4. GRACE ADJELEIAN Music: “Surrey With the Fringe On Top” Lyrics: Knitting needles . . . the “Dragon Lady” . . . brown blouses and skirts . . . the camera store . . . “Little Grace” ... a born Kindergarten teacher . . . the only seasick kid that really likes the navy. Etudes: Glee C lub 1. 2, 3, 4; Student Chris- tian Association 1. 2, 3, 4: A.C.E. 2, 3, 4: W.A.A. I. 2, 3, 4; kappa Delta I ' i; OAKLEAF; Geography ( ltd) 2. EVA ANDREOPOULOS Music: “You and the Night and the Music” Lyrics: Contagious laughter . . . always drives the newest cars . . . where does she get them all? . . . good looks . . . brainy . . . talks readily, rapidly, and in- telligently ... a go-getter . . . has an ample repertoire of lounge songs. Etudes: W.A.A. 1. 2, 3. 4; Dramatic Club 1; Student Christian 2; International Relations Club 3, 4; Geogra- phy Club 4; Social Chairman 1. “Eva’ “C oire” “Grace” THERESA G. BABBIDGE Music: “Sippin’ Soda” Lyrics: Splinters . . . Easton’s prodigy . . . member of the cafeteria A, C. . . . all escorts must be 6 feet plus ... “I believe” . . . staccato chatter . . . keeps our branch of A. C. E. on its toes ... a Maine-iac . . . pet phrase — “How tall is he?” . . . sets her goals — and attains them. Etudes: Glee Club 1, 2; Music Appreciation 1; Student Christian 1 , 2, 3, 4; Acorn staff 2, 3, 4: A.C.E. 2, 3, President 4; New York Conference delegate. Dramatic Club 2, 3: YV.A.A. 1. 2, 3, 4. HUBERT R. BARRY Music: “You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To” Lyrtcs: Rod . . . clean-cut . . . admirer of the fair sex . . . the Rodmobile . . . digs Stan Kenton . . . good to have around when a party is brewing . . . our able Editor . . . “They tried to tell us we’re too young Etudes: Newman Club 2, 3, 4; M.A.A. 1, 2. 3, 4; OAKLEAF Co-editor; Class Will; Acorn staff 3, 4. ROBERT P. BEAUREGARD Music: “I Love Paris” Lyrics: “Beau” . . . The Tiger of France . . . ably handles finances for the class . . . dates only the cutest . . . has conversed with Denise Darcel . . . many laughs . . . we love him. Etudes: M.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 1, 2, 3, President 4; Class Treasurer 2. 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Acorn staff 3, 4; OAKLEAF Co-editor; Worcester Telegram Correspondent 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Class History. ELEANOR B. BETTLEY Music: “If 1 Loved You” Lyrics: “Crazy, Man, Crazy” . . . Denholm’s pocket- books . . . Acorn itis . . . drops an occasional gem in Miss Morris’ room ... by her sneakers you shall know her . . . “Stash” — and “Eggsie” . . . has a dog named Tuffy (spelled T-o-u-g-h-i-e) . . . experience has taught her how to get along with big brothers. Etudes: A.C.E. 2, 3, 4; Geography Club 2; Music Appreciation Club 1; Acorn 3, 4; VV.A.A. 1, 2 , 3 , 4; Class Day Committee; Class Prophecy. CLINTON E. BOLT WELL Music: “You Go To My Head” Lyrics: Married man — the first in the class ... an individual, but definitely . . . unorthodox . . . the sym- posium . . . one who finds out for himself before speaking . . . politician through and through ... a true intellectual. Etudes: M.A.A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Debating Club 3, 4; Acorn staff 3, Editor-in-Chief 4; International Relations Club 3, President 4; OAKLEAF: Music Appreciation Club 1: Class History. PAUL F. BROSNIHAN Music: “Has Anybody Seen My Gal?” Lyrics: “O’Toole” ... his gossip columns are inter- esting anti informative ... a Doctor Winslow fan . . . likes one girl in particular . . . Iver Johnson’s ace clerk ... is often seen walking down by the pond — with Mary, of course. Etudes: Acorn staff 3, 4; Building and Grounds Committee I: Student Council 1, 4; French Club 1; Inter- national Relations Club 3; M.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. ROSEMARY C. BURNS Music: “My Blushing Rosie” Lyrics: A million and one blouses . . . smoke gets in your eyes . . . our ping-pong champ . . . square dance enthusiast . . . collects gifts . . . “The bigger they are, the better I like them.” ... a country girl at heart . . . congenial . . . our conscientious student. Etudes: Music Appreciation Club 1; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Geography Club 2, 3; W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. 2. 3, 4; OAKLEAF. MARGARET E. CARTY Music: “Can’t Help Singing” Lyrics: Quick-witted ... “I sincerely hope so!” . . . Ann’s Mother Superior . . . “Offer it up” ... an experienced housekeeper . . . will make someone an excellent wife . . . the Marguerite — “With every- thing?” . . . handle with care . . . glamorous — but above all, mysterious! Etudes: Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Appre- ciation Club 1; Geography Club 2: A.C.E. 2, 3, 4; W.A.A. 1, 2. 3, 4; Sophomore prom attendant; Class Day Committee; Glee Club 4; OAKLEAF; Winter Carnival attendant. FREDERICK D. CARY Music: “Slowpoke” Lyrics: Tatnuck knows him as “Skip” . . . “Good kids never win” . . . tremendous wit of the dry school . . . has a word for the Senior girls ... a Hamptonite . . . plays the cynic . . . one good kid who’ll come in first, not last. Etudes: M.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; International Rela- tions Club 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. “Rosie” “Fred” MARY C. CELONA Music: “They Call the Wind Mariah” Lyrics: From rags to riches — Barre to Clinton . . . one of our favorite singers — give us a chorus of “Little Brown Bird’’, Mary . . . left her mark in Dr. Winslow’s room ... “I hope 1 passed’’ . . . inter- ested in the Marines . . . Miss Smith’s confidante . . . one of the three musketeers. Eludes: Literary Club 1; ( .lee Club I, 2, 3. L Choir 3, I; Geograph y Club 2; W.A.A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Newman ( lub I. 2. 3. 4; AC E. I. 2, 3, 4. ARTHUR CHAVES Music: “April In Portugal” Lyrics: “Archie” . . . first-class second baseman . . . smooth dancer ... a history major among history majors . . . hails from the Framingham hinterlands . . . popular ... to know him is to like him. Etudes: Baseball 1, 2. 3, 4: International Rela- tions Club 3. 4, President 3; Geography Club 2; Music Appre- tialion Club I; Swampscott Conference 3; Student Council 3, President 4; M.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. GERTRUDE C. COONEY Music: “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” Lyrics: A sports-minded girl ... a habitue of the lounge . . . keeps her lovelife a mystery . . . depend- able class worker . . . tres chic . . . independent . . . vivacious, yet refined. Etudes: W.A.A. 1 . 2, 3 4, Secretary 3; Dramatic Club 1: Debating Society 3; Newman Club I, 2, 3, 4; A C .E 2, 3, 4; Music Appreciation Club I. 4; French Club I, 2. Trudy “Archie GRAYCE E. CREEDON Music: “You’re the Top” Lyrics: Grayce with a “y” . . . “Gertie Campus” . . . steak dinners at T’s . . . bracelets . . . arrives late, leaves early ... a Cape Codder . . . Winters in Florida ... as pretty as her clothes . . . whom doesn’t she know? Etudes: French Club 1; A.C.E. 2, 3, 4: New- man Club 1, 3, Secretary 4; Social chairman 2; Junior prom attendant: OAKLEAF; Class Day Committee chairman; W.A.A. 1, 2, 3. 4. EILEEN F. CULLINANE Music: “A Little Bit Independent” Lyrics: “Cul” . . . tempest in a gym suit . . . sporty — borrows her brother’s clothes ... “I have an aunt in Buffalo—” . . . Nancy’s shadow . . . the jinx of the Perry Oldsmobile . . . plays to win . . . “Going downtown?” Etudes: Dramatic Club 1, 2; W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. 2, 3, 4; French Club 2; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4. PATRICIA A. CUNNINGHAM Music: “Ain’t She Sweet?” Lyrics: “Pat” . . . “It’s all perfectly ridiculous!” . . . a cafeteria-ite . . . blushes easily . . . “Miss Brittany” . . . one of the younger set . . . went through the knitting stage, too . . . dauntless leader of a Girl Scout Troop . . . Pat, Ginny, and Grayce. Etudes: French Club 1; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. 2, 3, 4; OAKLEAF; Acorn staff I; Building and Grounds Committee 2; Kappa Delta l’i. MARGARET M. CURRAN Music: “Chicago” Lyrics: Loves jewelry ... a Carroll Clubber . . . one of Mr. Riordan’s confidantes . . . never misses a Holy Cross affair . . . the Mohawk Trail . . . “Changing Partners” . . . unusual blouses . . . smiling eyes and a mischievous look. Etudes: VV.A.A. 1 , 2, 3, 4; A.C..E. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Geography Club 4; OAKLEAF. C. ROBERT CUSICK Music: “My Hero” Lyrics: “Cooz” . . . Elementary l’s favorite male . . . just a growing boy . . . avid fan of brother Hank ... a Yankee rooter . . . never misses a Prom . . . eats, sleeps, and breathes athletics . . . quote — a hunk of man — unquote. Etudes: M.A.A. I. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Geography Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Baseball 2. 4; Basketball I. 2. 3. 4; Music Appreciation Club 2, 3, 4: Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4. LUCY A. DIMASI Music: “Put Your Shoes On, Lucy” Lyrics: A hanky for every occasion . . . neat and petite ... a Woolworth mainstay . . . serene ... a surprise package . . . one of the much-visited ap- prentices . . . for everyone, a friend; for every friend, a smile. Etudes: Music Appreciation Club 1; Geography Club 2; VV.A.A. 1 , 2. 3, 4; Literary Club 1: A.C.E. 3, 4; New- man Club 4; OAKLEAF. MARY C. DOHERTY Music: “Sophisticated Lady” Lyrics: Usually found with Gert and Nancy — in the lounge . . . the youngest in our class . . . Herbert Tareytons . . . very sharp dresser . . . likes parties, spots with atmosphere, and men from Mount Saint James . . . reserved, but self-assured . . . knows what she wants in life. Etudes: Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; VV.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1; Music Appreciation Club 1, 4; Inter- national Relations Club 3, 4; French Club 1; A.C.E. 2, 3, 4; Building and Grounds Committee 4; Winter Carnival Com- mittee 4. VIRGINIA M. DOLAN Music: “Oh, How 1 Hate To Get Up In the Morn- ing” Lyrics: “Ginnie” . . . LOVES school . . . ten talented fingers . . . ever ready with an appropriate statement . . . knows Worcester inside-out ... as commanding behind a wheel as any man . . . red-head . . . “Have you seen Grayce?” Etudes: French Club 1 , 2: A.C.E. 2, 3, 4; Student Council Secretary 2; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; OAKLEAF. DOROTHY A. DOON Music: “My Ideal” Lyrics: “Dolly Ann” . . . terrific smile . . . telegraphic chatter . . . calm . . . copious notes . . . Mr. Riordan’s favorite target . . . “Give us a tune, Dot” . . . nice to the worst of us . . . has made her “Mark” in life. Etudes: Class Marshall 1, 2, 3, 4; Freshman prom attendant; Dramatic Club 1; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Junior prom attendant; Acorn staff 1. 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Kappa Delta Pi; W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. 2, 3, 4; Geography Club 4; OAKLEAF. ANN D. DOYLE Music: “I Only Want a Buddy, Not a Sweetheart” Lyrics: “Anna Banana” . . . more bounce to the ounce . . . personality kid . . . Kappa Delta Pi material . . . discerning when it comes to men ... a member of the Agony Trio . . . May and Peg . . . kid sister of the class. Etudes: Class Vice-President 1, 2; Music Appre- ciation Club, Treasurer 1; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; YV.A.A. 1, 2. 3, 4: Newman Club Social Chairman 4; A.C.E. 2, 3; Kappa Delta Pi; Secretary 4; OAKLEAF; Class Will. RALPH E. DUMPHY Music: “Pm Keeping Out of Mischief Now” Lyrics: “The harp that once through Tara’s halls — ” ... a dancing master . . . the decorating Dumphys . . . “Munro says — ” . . . the used car dealer’s friend . Pat . . . Saturday night dancing at Wachusett . . . canned goods on the next aisle. Etudes: Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Apple cialion Club 1: M.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Geography Club 2, 3, Pres- ident 4. JOHN E. DURKIN Music: “Going My Way” Lyrics: “Red” . . . The Veep . . . “Let’s get this over with and get out of here” . . . gung ho . . . ambitious . Bob’s best buddy . . . the car, the girl, and the talent . . . fakes left — fakes right — in for two. Etudes: Class Vice-President 3, 4; Newman Club I, 2, 3, President 4; M.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2: Debating Society 1, 2: Glee Club I. 2. 3, 4: Geography Club 2: Music Appreciation 2, 3; Acorn 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, Cap- lain 4; Dramatic Club 4; OAKLEAF. “Ann” “Ralph” “Red” RICHARD B. DYMEK Music: “Do 1 Worry?” Lyrics: A true scholar, philosopher, and sportsman . . . The Falcons ... an anecdote for every occasion . . . sings . . . pitches . . . writes ... is there any- thing this boy can’t do? . . . has found THE ONE!?! Etudes: Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4: Newman Club I. 2. 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; M.A.A. I, 2. 3, 4; Kappa Delta Pi. LEONARD X. FARREY Music: “Thou Swell” Lyrics: “Lennie” . . . the pipe and slippers type — tall, dark, and handsome . . . “Marge” . . . makes all the dances . . . “Wait’ll you see my new car!” . . . red roses . . . happy-go-lucky ... a go-getter in the ad department. Etudes: Assembly Committee 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; M.A.A. I. 2, 3, 4; International Relations Club 3, 4; Geography Club 2: OAKLEAF; Chairman of Advertising staff. THOMAS R. GIBBONS Music: “Stompin’ At the Savoy” Lyrics: “Terrible Tom, King of the Kids” . . . sharp dresser . . . humorist with a barbed tongue . . . has the gift of gab . . . Mayor of Main South? . . . Joe College . . . “Let’s get this show on the road!” Etudes: Glee Club 1, 2; International Relations Club 3, 4; Geography Club 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 4; M.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Appreciation Club I; Debating Society 2, 3; OAKLEAF. “Diefc” “Le i ie” “Tom” BERNICE D. GORMAN Music: “The Sunshine of Your Smile” Lyrics: “I know someone who knows someone — ” . . . self-assured and independent . . . remember the rings . . . Jackie . . . taxi service from school . . . conservative dresser . . . Sheldon, the pink dinosaur . . . lovely hair ... a good saleswoman. Etudes: Debating Society 1, 2, 3; A.C.E. 1, 2, 3. 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2: W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Day Com- mittee. EILEEN R. GOULD Music: “Beacuse You’re You” Lyrics: Dick’s better half ... a member of the intel- ligentsia . . . well read . . . loves kittens . . . could eat lobster three times a day . . . efficient and pretty — a good combination . . . there’s Gould in them thar hills. Etudes: French Club 1; Debating Society I. Secretary— ' Treasurer 2, 3; Newman Club 1. 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. 2. 3, 4; Acorn staff 3: Kappa Delta Pi ; W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. JANE A. GRADY Music: “Ruby” Lyrics: Knee sox, Sheltie Mist sweaters, poodle hair- cuts, and dark grey sport clothes . . . plays tennis with Mr. McGoo . . . has a fluid drive . . . the White House ... a pocket edition of Sarah Bernhardt . . . kind to little children, dogs, classmates, and faculty members. Etudes: French Club 1: Newman Club I, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Assembly Committee 2; W.A.A. 1. 2, 3, 4. RICHARD E. GREENE Music: “I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm” Lyrics: “Arthur Murray taught him dancing in a hurry” . . . never without a partner for ping-pong . . . “The white one!” . . . Carol . . . fresh air fiend — no windows in his cars . . . loafers and suntans . . . Haverhill . . . Red and Greene. Etudes: Basketball 1. 2. 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Appreciation Club 1 , 2, 3, 4; M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Debating Club 1, 2, 3; International Relations Club 3; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Geography Club 3, 4. FRANCIS W. GUNVILLE Music: “At Your Command” Lyrics: “Franny” . . . prisoner of love . . . basso profundo . . . may be seen with rampant catcher’s mitt — scootched down behind the plate . . . and may be heard “Talking up” the game . . . the cozy coupe . . . punny . . . likeable. Etudes: Glee Club 2, 3, President 4; Geography Club 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Appreciation Club 1: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4: M.A.A. 1. 2, 3, 4. ROBERT T. HILL Music: “I Want To Be Evil” Lyrics: Quote — beautiful eyes — unquote ... a laugh a minute ... “I have an announcement” . . . magic piano fingers — a black key musician . . . “Whoa, Babe” . . . nicknames for everyone . . . boundless energy and wit . . . the class gentleman . . . man of the hour. Etudes: M.A.A. 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 4: Newman Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Glee Club 1. 2, Vice-President 4; College choir 2, 3, 4; Acorn 1; Geography Club 2; Class Social Chairman 3, 4; Student Christian Association 1, 2, 3, 4; OAKLEAF Photo graphy chairman; Basketball mgr., 2, 3, 4; Senior Day Chair- man. CAROL J. HOEY Music: “A Pretty Girl Is Like a Melody” Lyrics: Enthusiastic . . . distinctive laugh . . . “Real- ly!” . . . Cinderella — the car has to be in by midnight . . . an organizer — “Let’s meet at my house” . . . particular — especially when it comes to escorts . . . a smile that outshines the silverware she sells. Etudes: French Club 1 , 2; Freshman prom Queen; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; W.A.A. 1. 2. 3, 4; Junior prom attendant: Geography Club 4; A.C.E. 2, 3, 4; Debating ( ltd) 2, 3; Class Social Chairman I: Kappa Delta Pi; OAKLEAF. CAROL A. JOHNSON Music: “One of the Roving Kind” Lyrics: Decorations . . . “Every single solitary — ” . . . which Eddie this time? . . . the poor man’s Rem- brandt . . . meticulous . . . poise, style, refinement . . . can look angelic or impish, according to her mood . . . facetiousness that delights all hearers. Etudes: Dramatic Club 1. 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. 1, 2, 3, 4: Student Christian Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Debating Society 2. 3; W .A.A. 1 . 2, 3, 4: OAKLEAF Photography Committee. NANCY M. JONES Music: “On the Sunnyside of the Street” Lyrics: Sports are her first love . . . “What’s your act?” . . . noted as a crusader against cliques . . . unofficial president of the lounge . . . possesses the sixth sense — the sense of humor ... a live wire with lots of sparkle. Etudes: Debating Club 1, 2, 4; Dramatic Club I, 2, 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club I. 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. 3, 4; Music Appreciation Club 1, 4; OAKLEAF. ANN E. JOUDREY Music: “I’ll Be Waiting Just For You” Lyrics: Sophisticated clothes — the basic black dress . . . emphatically mischievous ... a madcap manner . . . dated a Fiarvard professor . . . “living in a trailer can be fun!” ... an avid Ted Williams fan . . . has a “mysterious someone” who’s — away. Etudes: YV.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. 4; Literary Club 1; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Christian Associa- tion 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 4; OAKLEAF. JOHN F. KANE Music: “Don’t Fence Me In” Lyrics: “Big Red” . . . takes his politics seriously ... a “Young Democrat” . . . brilliant mathematician . . . “Want to join the Reserves?” . . . likes girls from Becker — or any other place . . . railroads are his hobby . . . our big brother. Etudes: Glee Club 1, 2; Basketball Manager I, 2, 3; Baseball Manager 1. 2, 3: M.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4. JEREMIAH J. KELLETT Music: “When You’re Wearing a Ball and Chain” Lyrics: “Jerry” ... a dapper sophisticate . . . husband and father — that baby boy is a future S. T. C. man! . . . native haunts are in Milford . . . youthful . . . competent . . . one of our better students . . . “Let’s go down the track.” Etudes: Music Appreciation 1, 2. 3; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Debating Society 1, 2. 3; M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4: Geography Club 2, 3. ‘Ann’ ‘■Red ' ” 66 jerry THOMAS F. KING Music: “Every Day is Ladies Day With Me’’ Lyrics: Looks mischievous ... IS mischievous . . . has his cross to bear — seven sisters . . . can outfight almost every girl in the class . . . one of the dogcart crew at Hampton Beach . . . “Don’t be so bitter.” Etudes: M.A.A. 1, 2. 3, President 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Geography Club 3; Music Appreciation Club 2: Class chairman 1 . JOHN D. KRAFVE Music: “Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered” Lyrics: Ace southpaw pitcher ... a mainstay of the team ... his neat apparel is a companion feature to his good looks . . . soft-spoken and refined . . . always at the head of the class — he’s our class marshal . . . a ladies’ man. Etudes: Baseball 2, 3, 4; Geography Club 3, 4; M.A.A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Music Appreciation Club 1, 4; Class Marshal 2, 3, 4; OAKLEAF Business manager. SALLY M. KUJALA Music: “I Wonder What’s Become of Sally” Lyrics: Drives her Chevrolet to school . . . beautiful clothes and admirable posture . . . artistically inclined . . . cleanest gym suit on the field . . . bug collection — the pride of Miss Scribner’s class . . . blonde and statuesque. Etudes: Music Appreciation Club 1: Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Geography Club 2, 3, 4; Student Christian Association I, 2. 3. 4; W.A.A. ' l. 2, 3, 4: A.C.E. 2, 3. 4. SHIRLEY M. KUJALA Music: “Sometimes I’m Happy” Lyrics: The Student Christian Association’s able sec- retary . . . extensive travel . . . Miss Smith’s adept assistant in the “tower room” . . . sweet and quiet personality . . . earnest, but carefree ... a lovely attendant at our Junior Prom. Etudes: Glee Club 1. 2, 4; Geography Club 2, 3. 4; Music Appreciation Club 1 ; Student Christian Association 1, 2, Secretary 3. 4; A.C.E. 2, 3, 4; W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Senior Day Committee; Librarian 2. 4. EVELYN W. LITCHFIELD Music: “Who Put the Devil in Evelyn’s Eyes” Lyrics: “Ev” . . . Camp Counselor during the Sum- mer . . . another present from Bob . . . “Seen Dolores?” . . . the Children’s Shop . . . efficient and tactful . . . effervescent — more fizz than a soda . . . sunny disposition . . . good conversationalist ... a charming lass. Etudes: Student Christian Association 1, 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1; Music Appre- ciation Club 1, 2; W.A.A. 1, 2. 3, 4; Geography Club 4. DOLORES A. LORD Music: “Stumbling” Lyrics: “Dolly” ... a Tech fan . . . W. A. A. — Rah! Rah!! Rah!!! . . . “Who wants to be on the team?” . . . announcements in assembly . . . Miss Stafford’s good right arm . . . remember the Winter Carnival? . . . tackles projects with enthusiasm. Etudes: Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2; W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, President 4; Glee Club 2. 3, 4; A.C.E. 2, 3, 4; Acorn staff 1, 2, 3; Debating Club 4; Winter Carnival Co-chairman. “ Shirley ” ‘Erie’ JACQUELINE D. LUPIEN Music: “C’est Si Bon” Lyrics: “Jackie” . . . versatile, peppy, enthusiastic ... a member of the State Teachers’ Lounge Club, Incorporated . . . equally adept at Beethoven or bop . . . our favorite organist . . . seen with Jean ... as sweet as her singing voice. Etudes: French Club 1; Music Appreciation Club 2 , 3: W.A.A. I. 2. 3, 4; Newman Club I. 2. 3, 4; OAK- LEAF; Glee Club 1, 2. 3, President 1; College Choir 2, 3, 4. IRWIN B. MACKLOW Music: “You’d Be Surprised” Lyrics: The fabulous red head . . . long on brain power . . . Milford — a long ride for Dr. Foster . . . “What size shoe?” . . . affable . . . courteous . . . comer of unexpected puns . . . pleasant disposition . . . well groomed . . . brown eyes brimming with mischief. Etudes: Geography Club 2, 3, 4; Music Appre- ciation Club 1, 2: International Relations Club 3, 4; OAKLEAF; M.A.A. 1, 2. 3, 4. JOHN J. McGRAIL Music: “There’s No Business Like Show Business” Lyrics: — And no actor like Jack ... a veteran . . . studious . . . collegiate ... a party man . . . has a way with women . . . impressionist . . . singer . . . likes the outdoor life . . . respected and admired by his classmates. Etudes: Geography Club 2; Acorn 1; Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; M.A.A. 1, 2, 3. 4: Newman Club I. 2, 3, 4; Music Appreciation 1, 2; Literary Club 1, 2; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, President 4. “Jackie” “Mac” “Jack” DOROTHY F. McLOUGHLIN BERNARD L. McMANUS Music: “Throw Another Log On the Fire” Lyrics: “Bern” . . . “Let’s have a party!” ... a won- derful host and good provider at McManus’-by-the- pond . . . “Cards anyone?” . . . strong supporter of his alma mater . . . becoming almost professional on the dance floor . . . political . . . argumentative. Etudes: Geography Club 2, 4; Newman Club 1 , 2, 3, 4; Music Appreciation I ; International Relations Club 3, 4; M.A.A. 1, 2, 3. 4. MARGARET C. M MASTER Music: “It’s So Nice To Have a Man Around the House” Lyrics: Margaret, never Peg ... a lady, through and through ... as sweet as her melodious voice . . . M. McM. . . . Filene’s . . . Mixmaster . . . scholarly, friendly, dependable, popular . . . the Junior Prom — “Belle of the Ball.” Etudes: Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. 2, 3, 4; Acorn 1, 2: Geography Club 2; Debat- ing Society 2; W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior prom Queen; Senior Day Committee; OAKLEAF; Sophmore prom attendant; Class Prophecy. Music: “My Best To You” Lyrics: “Dot” . . . “Miss McLoughlin will collect the money” . . . only secondary in the elementary group . . . “Let’s look at the bulletin board” . . . generous and frank ... an elfin moppet ... a sunny outlook and a happy greeting for all that meet her. Etudes: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Dramatic Club 1; A.C.E. 2, 3, 4; Geography Club 2; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; OAKLEAF. “Bcrm’e” “Marge” “Dot” §§ JOHN B. MeMENEMY Music: “Laughing On the Outside” Lyrics: “Mince” . . . the little individual . . . collector of pop records . . . suede shoes and pegs . . . the greatest card player in the world . . . plays the clown, but is essentially serious . . . “I’m goin’ bugaboo!” Etudes: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Assembly Committee 2: M.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 4. ADELE C. NALEPA Music: “I Feel a Song Coming On” Lyrics: Our star boarder . . . poised and self-assured . . . that tailored look . . . STC’s answer to Rise Stevens . . . shines for Miss Kendrick’s Glee Club — especially in the Christmas concert ... if Adele comes, can Fran be far behind? Etudes: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Apprecia- tion Club 1 , 2, 3, 4; Acorn staff 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; M ' .A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Debating Society 4. RICHARD A. NUTT ALL Music: “Singing In the Rain” Lyrics: Who said Joe College was dead? . . . spec- tacular . . . “Did you see Dick?” ... a mainstay of the Glee Club . . . reflections from Lake Placid . . . a comment on any subject which arises . . . our man of distinction. Etudes: Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 2, 3, 4; M.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Music Appreciation Club 2, 3. 4; Geography Club 2. PATRICIA R. O’CONNELL Music: “101 Pounds of Fun” Lyrics: Petite Pat . . . effervescent personality . . . never without a date . . . extremely popular . . . carefree . . . delights in assisting her classmates . . . an import from Whitinsville . . . outdoor girl . . . loves to skate . . . her smile will be remembered by all. Eludes: Newman Club 1 . 2. 3. 4; Music Appre- ciation Club I, 2: Assembly Committee 3, 4; YV.A.A. I, 2, 3. 4; A.C.E. 2, 3, 4: OAK LEAF: Debating Societv 3. JOHN J. O’NEIL Music: “Deep in the Heart of Texas” Lyrics: Loves Western music . . . taken by a Lowell Miss . . . says his summers at Hampton are fabulous . . . Mickey Mouse shoes . . . self-sufficient . . . discusses track facts with Jerry . . . happy-go-lucky . . . wry humor . . . capable. Etudes: M.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Geography Club 2. 3, 4; International Relations Club 3, 4: OAKLEAF; Music Ap- preciation Club 1, 2; Baseball 1. JANET L. OSTERGARD Music: “All the Things You Are” Lyrics: “Jan” . . . our beautiful blue-eyed blonde . . . the outdoor type . . . “Julia” the Chevy ... “I have to wash slides” . . . “Anyone for swimming?” . . . the subject of much due praise . . . come on ’a Jan’s house — where particular people congregate. Etudes: Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4: A.C.E. 1. 2, 4; Student Christian Association 1, 2, 3, President 4; Class Secretary 1, 2, 3, 4; OAKLEAF; Music Appreciation Club 1; Geography Club 2: W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. MARY A. PERRY Music: “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend’’ Lyrics: Tiny behind the wheel of her Oldsmobile . . . a diamond toter — her husband-to-be is in the service . . . makes friends easily . . . loquacious . . . an ardent sports fan . . . her car has developed into a training school for mechanics. Etudes: Newman Club I, 2, 3, 1; Literary Club I, 2: Geography Club 2. 3: W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.C.E 2, 3. I: Dramatic Club 1. EDWARD J. PILOTTE, JR. Music: “Baby Face” Lyrics: “The Big Stick” . . . Framingham’s reply to Clifton Fadiman, Ed Sullivan, and Albert the Alli- gator ... a mental giant . . . haunter of the library . . . the Framingham Almanac . . . “Easy Ed” . . . dignified and congenial . . . “Dimpled chin, devil within.” Etudes: French Club 1, 2: Geography Club 3; Kappa Delta Pi. Treasurer 4; M.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; OAKLEAF. DOROTHY R. POTTER Music: “I Can’t Begin To Tell You” Lyrics: “Dottie” . . . spent the summer at the beach — Hampton, where else? . . . “Hamburgers are our specialty” . . . last license of nin eteen fifty-three ... a good member for any committee ... a whirl- wind star of W. A. A. Etudes: French Club 1, 2; Dramatic Club 1; Student Christian Association 1, 2. 3, 4; International Relations Club 3: A.C.E. 4: W.A.A. I. 2, 3, 4. MADELENE Y. PROULX Music: “The Flower of Normandy” Lyrics: “Maddie” . . . seen rushing through the cor- ridors . . . one of the cafeteria crew . . . adores ear- rings ... a “wheel” in the Debating Society . . . takes school seriously . . . loquacious . . . sincere . . . diligent. Etudes: Music Appreciation Club 1; Geography Club 2; A.C.E. 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Debating Society 3, 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; French Club 4. EDWARD L. RICE Music: “Getting To Know You” Lyrics: A latecomer— he joined us this year . . . Beau Brummel . . . known to be a whiz on the base- ball diamond . . . intelligent conversationalist . . . an ardent Fitchburgite . . . would be lost without the corner store . . . may frequently be found on the first floor bench. Etudes: M.A.A. 4; Baseball 4. PAIGE ROWDEN Music: “Take Me Out To the Ball Game” Lyrics: The coach of Leicester Junior’s basketball team (when he isn’t studying) . . . happily married . . . State Teachers’ athlete — basketball — baseball . . . tall . . . blond . . . big-hearted . . . humorous . . . takes his future teaching seriously. Etudes: Glee Club 2. 3, 4; Swampscott delegate 4; Basketball 1, 2, Captain 3; Student Christian Association 1, 2, 3, 4; M.A.A. 1, 2. 3, 4; Music Appreciation Club 1. “Madie” “Eddie PEGGYANN T. SCANLON Music: “Keep It Gay” Lyrics: Witty . . . stately . . . apprenticed in a High school — wow! ... a zest for living . . . Ascension’s favorite alumna . . . girl scouts ... a girl who spreads her charm equal to her height. Etudes: Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, 4. President 3; Kappa Delta Pi; French Club 1, 2; YV.A.A. 1, 2. 3, 4; International Relations Club 3, 4. JOSEPH P. SCANNELL Music: “My Time Is Your Time” Lyrics: Dad . . . President of our class for the last three years ... a decorated veteran of World War II . . . mature, intelligent, and supremely capable . . . has worked untiringly for the class in spite of many other duties ... a respected leader and friend of all of us. Etudes: Class President 2, 3, 4; Kappa Delta Pi, President; Glee Club 1, 2; Geography Club 2, 3, 4: Music Appreciation Club 1; International Relations Club 3. 4: New man Club 1, 2, 3, 4; OAKLEAF; M.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. JOAN M. SHEERIN Music: “I’ve Got Rings On My Fingers” Lyrics: Enjoys life tremendously . . . sure thing in the spring . . . lets a smile be her umbrella . . . Jane’s wailing wall . . . infectious giggle ... in the higher income bracket — works in a bank . . . second to none. Etudes: (.lee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 1, 2; A.C.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1, 2; Geography Club 2; W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; OAKLEAF. Joanie WILLIAM J. SIMONS Music: “Dancing in the Dark” Lyrics: “Capper” . . . class jester ... an accom- plished athlete . . . scholastically superior . . . color- ful . . . always enjoys himself at parties . . . covers much ground on the dance floor . . . versatile . . . has an unorthodox technique in everything he does . . . from Ware to eternity. Etudes: Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Ap- preciation Club 1; Glee Club 1, 2; Geography Club 3, 4; Debating Society 3, 4; OAKLEAF; M.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3; Basketball 1, 4. HILDA J. SNELLING Music: “Wait and See” Lyrics: Half of the Snelling-Thomas duo . . . famous for braids — living near Peloquin’s Beach — getting to school early . . . Math is her meat . . . accurate, capable, and brainy . . . could mount up a fortune on any T.V. quiz program. Etudes: Math Club I; Glee Club I. 2. 3; Geography Club 2, 3, 4; Student Christian Association 2. 3. 4; Kappa Delta Pi; W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. BETTY J. SPITTLER Music: “1 Want To Be Happy” Lyrics: Flashing eyes which alternately snap and sparkle . . . dignity . . . unexpected wit ... a lounge addict . . . artistic — the work of her brush may be seen in the mural in the lounge wall . . . mischievous, yet demure . . . and above all — attractive. Etudes: W.A.A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Student Christian Association 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 1; Music Appreciation Club 1, 4; Glee Club 4; OAKLEAF; Class Day Committee. LUCIA M. THOMAS Music: “Santa Lucia” Lyrics: One of the fearless four ... a restful per- sonality ... a suburbanite . . . enviable scholastic record . . . apprenticed in Shrewsbury . . . steadfast, serious, persevering ... a shy but constant smile . . . intelligent without a sense of superiority. Etudes: Geography Club 2, 3, 4; Music Appre- ciation 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Kappa Delta I’i. FRANCES A. WARD Music: “When You’re Away” Lyrics: Adele and Ann . . . “Anchors Aweigh” . . . from Ware? . . . the quiet type . . . “I’ll see you in the cafeteria” . . . oldest of six . . . lustrous hair . . . traveling incognito— Frances or Ann? ... a hard worker and a willing learner. Etudes: Glee Club I. 2, 3: Student Christian Association 1, 2. 3, 4: G cograph) C lub 2, 3, 4; W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; OAKLEAF. DOUGLAS S. WEEKS Music: “A Woman Is Only a Woman, But a Good Cigar is a Smoke” Lyrics: A devotee of the arts — music — sculpture — painting ... an import . . . idealistic and faithful . . . roguish humor . . . buoyant and talkative . . . a stimulating questioner, especially in methods . . . “You’re crazy!” ... a lively intellect directed toward a fuller life. Etudes: Acorn staff 2, 3, 4; International Rela- tions Club 3, 4; OAKLEAF: Art Chairman; M.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. “Lucia” “Ann” “Doug” MARY C. WHALEN Music: “You Ought To Be In Pictures” Lyrics: Pork chops and Devil dogs . . . “Moonface” . . . our answer to Hedda Hopper . . . “Spikey” . . . loves to pinch cheeks . . . “I’ll have to change my date” . . . the Boots and Saddles Club . . . “Let’s play charades.” Etudes: Newman Club 1, 2, 3, Secretary 4; W.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Geography Club 2; A.C.E. 2. 3, 4; Music Appreciation Club !; Sophomore prom attendant; Senior Day Committee; Glee Club 4: OAKLEAF. “Mnry” Empty Saddles In The Old Corral . . . As our graduation approaches, we pause to remember former members of the Class of 1954 . . . DONALD L. BROWN CORLISS tV. BUSKEY RONALD J. DEMPSEY RALPH E. DiSANO MARLENE J. DORMAN MARY E. DRUMMEY DONALD DUFFY EVELYN M. FERRENDINO WILLIAM A. FLEMING WILLIAM | GLODIS PATRICIA A. COCUEN BERNARD I ' . HANLON ELMER R. HASKELL JOHN P. HAZEL ROBERT A. HENNIGAN CHARLOTTE T. INGRAM JOHN T. KEANEY THOMAS H. KEEFE CAROLE J. KEEGAN ROBERT J. KNEELAN1) PAUL L. MALONEY NATALIE L. MANKOUITZ KATHLEEN M. MAYO anne m. McDonald PATRICIA McGUIRE JAMES F. MORGAN WILLIAM P. O’BRIEN DONALD I. PALMER ROBERT C. PENNEY PAULINA M. PETERS JOAN M. PHILBRICK LORRAINE E. PLANTE EDITH I.. PON I BRIAN!) KENNETH W. PROFFITT GEORGE L. REED DORIS F. RONDEAU WAYNE S. RUTHERFORD WILLIAM S. SHEA SOPHIE M. SOSNOWSKI SYLVIA M. STURTEVANT MICHAEL SULLIVAN BARBARA J. SZCZEPANEK FOSTINE A. TANCRELL MARY TANKERS RICHARD J. TURNEY SHIRLY M. WALLACE ANNA M. WEBER DOROTHY C. ZAILSKY GREGORY P. ZEROS COLLEGE SONG Hail to Teach-ers Col lege fair — Hail our Bea con light so rare - Loy-al Sons and Daugh ters sing — Lov-ing prais-es ring — Hail be-lov-ed Al-ma Ma-ter — Hail all Hail each lov ing Son and Daugh ter — Teach-ers Col lege fair to view we pledge our faith a-new — We sing of thy fair fame — Glad voice-s call thy name — You gave us know-ledge rare — 1-deals be-yond com pare — With grat-i-tude sub-lime — Here cher-ished for all time — Your gift of know-ledge. State Teach-ers Col lege — ■ We sing our praise al ways. Ivy c Address It is with feelings of gratitude and pride that we, the Class of 1954, offer this ivy as a living testimony of our appreciation for the four very inspiring years through which we have just passed. This young plant, like us, is setting forth on its life’s journey in an unusual era, one frantic with thoughts of atoms, jets, hydrogen bombs — an age in which speed and stepped-up production are the by-words. Nevertheless, we are confident that, enveloped in the protective shadows of our beloved college, this vine will wend its way upward, oblivious to the hectic pace of its surroundings — garnering strength from the elements to sur- vive against the elements. In the same manner, may we, too. face the future with confidence. Sup- ported by thoughts of interested professors, amiable classmates, and armed with a cultural and professional training, we are certain to surmount the obstacles of this so-called “Atomic Age” and take full advantage of its wonder- ful opportunities. With the planting of this ivy we, the Class of 1954, transmit part of our- selves to our Alma Mater. She has trained us well to meet, analyze, and overcome the obstacles which will confront us on the road toward the achieve- ment of our destined goals. John E. Durkin Class History In a passage of years it is always important to stop and evaluate that which has affected our lives, and to assemble for future reverie those important impressions of youth. During our four years at State Teachers College, many pleasing experiences— and some saddening ones— have flashed by us in the fervor of our activities. This is the salient reason for our class history: to record for ourselves the experiences that may one day escape the grasp of our memories. In September of 1950, one hundred and twenty of us left high school behind and entered the gateway to our college careers. In the first few weeks of college life, the talent of our class was immediately recognized in our successful presentation of a humor- ous class w ' eek program. Our instructors, though appreciative of our histrionic ability soon set the academic pattern which we were to follow for four years. With the purgative affect of mid- year exams, we were cleansed of all vestiges of high school and we soon undertook in true collegiate style our first social event, the Freshman Prom. “Cupid’s Capers” w ' as the theme of our prom, and it was acclaimed a total success by the student body and faculty. Spice was adtled to our first college year by a zest- fid freshman picnic at Peloquin’s Beach and by our participation in the annual Scholarship Tea. Tanned and rested in spite of a hectic summer, we resumed our social and academic activities in the fall of 1951. Following tradition, we extended the welcome of our college to the incoming Freshman class with our Sophomore-Freshman Welcome Dance. After this came our hilarious, pantomimic class production. As we gained equilibrium and momentum in our sophomore year, some of us extended our social design to encompass the established clubs and organizations of our college. Each organization event- ually had a representative from the Sophomore class. The outstand- ing event of that year was in all probability the Sophomore formal which took for its theme an ocean voyage aboard the good ship “Sophomore Prom”. The year ended with a second class picnic at Peloquin’s Beach. In our Junior year, we made our decisions to pursue either the elementary or secondary fields of professional training. Those who chose the elementary curriculum were quickly exposed to training courses which culminated in apprentice teaching in the second semester of that year. Those entering the secondary curri- culum continued to concentrate on their particular electives. Again, for class W ' eek, we presented a variety type program. But more important was our Junior Prom, “Royal Rhapsody, which was at once a gala and saddening event: gala because we were enjoying one of our best dances; saddening because we were losing one of our most esteemed professors. Dr. Albert Farnsworth, whom we were honoring at this dance. At the end of our Junior year when our class was reunited, the elementaries had the bearing of professionals while the secondaries looked on with respect, knowing that their chance was to come. Three full years had now ' passed. In September of 1953, we suddenly realized that this u ' as to be our last year together as an organized group. The Senior lea in October, the occasion on which we first donned our caps and gowns, brought this realiza- tion to the fore. We organized a highly competitive Senior-Faculty volleyball game with Dr. Farnsworth as referee. It is still unde- cided as to who had the better club. For the first semester, mem- bers of the secondary division were seeking first-hand experience as teachers and adding new meaning to words like unit, lesson plan, and motivation. Our class has been one of the best integrated groups ever to matriculate at Worcester State Teachers College. Our elemen- taries and secondaries have had a congeniality which has been the envy of other classes. But as in all groups, there are those individuals who have been the leaders. Joseph Scanned, w ' ho for three years was our able president and conscientious worker for the good of the class, is an outstanding example of a fine leader. Another example is Janet Ostergard. class secretary and an active and important club member. Others worthy of mention are: Rod Barry, class poet and yearbook co-editor; Robert Hill, “beau esprit” and practical or ganizer in the class; Theresa Babbidge, president of A.C.E.; Arthur Chaves, star athlete and president of the Student Council; Robert Beauregard, class treasurer and important contributor to college and class activities; Carol Johnson, our social organizer; Edward Pilotte, class encyclopedist: Clinton Boutwell, intellectual, essayist, and editor of the Acorn; and John Durkin, our “Veep” and varsity basketball captain. Every person in our class has made his important contribution to this summation: that the class of 1954 is not only one of the best organized college groups but also is a leader in academic and social activities. This resume of our college years brings us to this writing, halfw ' ay through our Senior year. Rapidly approaching on the social horizon are the Scholarship Tea, Class Day, Senior Prom, Baccalaureate, and the awaited day, Commencement Day, and the anticipated moment, graduation. They, too, will be met with the vigor and talent which have characterized the class of 1954. Tomorrow is ours. Our calling is our challenge; an enlight- ened w ' orld, our end. And if we seek wisely, we shall find hap piness, which is our prosperity. Clinton Boutwell Robert Beauregard Class Will Know all men by these presents that we, the ( lass of 1954, Worcester State Teachers College, supposedly being sound in mind, body, and professional fitness, do declare (bis to be our last will and testament. VVe hereby bequeath all our goods and possessions in accordance with our ' desires as hereby expressed, since we, as a class, are separated from our Alma Mater and individually go to pursue our ways in a waiting world. FRAN GUNVILLE leaves his catcher ' s mitt to be chopped up and served on toast in the cafeteria. JANE GRADY leaves the echo of a giggle floating down the cor lidor. LUCY DiMASI leaves her famous hankie collection to Miss Smith. DOROTHY DOON leaves her voice (?) to the Glee Club. EILEEN CUITINANE leaves her fiery temperament to Notre Dame’s Fighting Irish. MARY WHALEN leaves her repertoire of charades to Cynthia Pon t i . NANCY JONES leaves her favorite expression, “What’s your act? to the Dramatic Club. ELEANOR BETTLEY leaves the chicken she raised in her kin- dergarten class to be eaten at the Acorn Banquet. PEG CARTY leaves humming “Everybody Loves a Girl Who ' s Modest”. ROSEMARY BURNS leaves all her little nieces and nephews to Uncle Miltie. MARY CELONA leaves her ability to remember names and faces to “Who’s Who In America”. TRUDY COONEY leaves her cheering ability to next year ' s cheer leading squad. GRAYCE CREEDON leaves the Y in her name to the YWCA. PEGGY CURRAN leaves her ability to get along with men from Holy Cross to all State Teachers’ women. MARIE DOHERTY leaves a pack of Herbert Tareytons in the lounge. VIRGINIA DOLAN leaves her wit and humor to Maryann Rob bins. ANN DOYLE leaves her sparkle for next year’s class rings. BERNICE GORMAN leaves for a sales position with Goldstein, Swank, and Gordon. EILEEN GOULD is debating about leaving. ROBERT CUSICK leaves a much used sweat shirt hanging on the door of an empty gym locker. PAT CUNNINGHAM leaves her Girl Scout troop to help faculty members cross the street. THERESA BABBIDGE leaves her favorite expression, I believe— ' to Perry Como. CLAIRE ABRAZINSKI leaves her “torch songs” to Christine O’Leary. GRACE ADJELEIAN leaves a stuffed owl to Piedmont Nature Center. RED KANE leaves his white bucks to Joanne Murphy. JACK McGRAIL leaves his art of ballroom dancing to be distrib- uted at the door of the next Freshman Prom. BOB HILL leaves his bird watching talents to the nature staff of Cook’s Canyon. ROD BARRY leaves his car to be used as an annex to the gill ' s lounge. EVELYN LITCHFIELD leaves a book for men entitled, “How to Effect a Reconciliation”, or “Gift Suggestions From One Who Has Received Them”. JEAN SPITTLER leaves her beautiful hair to Jack Hayes, who seems to have lost his somewhere. ADELE NALEPA leaves her voice as one of the more pleasant sounds w ' hich was heard by our class. MARY PERRY leaves via pogo stick. The Oldsmobile finally gave up for good. PAIGE ROWDF.N leaves an oil painting of himself to be hung in the gym, which is where he spent some of his happiest hours. EVA ANDREOPOULOS leaves her collection of lounge songs to be sung in assembly. BOB BEAUREGARD leaves to find out how the French Foreign Legion is making out in Africa. CLINT BOLJTWELL leaves his own ideas on what books should be added to our library. DOUG WEEKS leaves his sculpture, “Woman”, to the men’s lounge. TOM GIBBONS abdicates as Mayor of Main South in favor of Bob Johnson. MINCE McMENEMY leaves his collection of “Mince-isms” to Eddie Lussier. JACKIE LUI’IEN leaves to the strains of “Shine On, Harvest Moon.” CAROL HOEY leaves her cowboy boots to Gene Autry. MADELENE PROLILX leaves her position of honor in the Paxton bus (next to the driver) to Pauline Kane. DOROTHY POTTER leaves her quiet manner to Lee Mullins. HILDA SNELLING leaves her unruffled manner to Elinor McKeon. Since she w ' as one of the hardest workers for our class, DOLORES LORD often had to pause to mop her brow. She leaves one worn mop to the janitors. ANN WARD leaves us wondering whether we should call her “Ann” or “Frances”. RED DLIRKIN always said he’d give his right arm to get out of school, so he does just that. EDDIE RICE leaves? He just got here! SALLY and SHIRLEY Kt JALA are tired of being twins, so they leave their twinship to Bob Ashe and Larry Bettley. JANET OSTERGARD leaves the positive side of the debate, “Country Living Is Better Than C ity Living” to the Oakdale Chamber of Commerce. PAT O ' CONNELL leaves a cancelled bus ticket to Whitinsville on the floor of the Sheraton cafeteria. PEGGYANN SCANLON leaves her height to the girl’s basketball team. JOE SGANNELL leaves a good impression on all who have known him. MARGARET McMASTER leaves her crown to all future prom queens. JOAN SHEERIN leaves, and we notice that she ' s limping. Per- haps she’s carrying her diamond in her shoe for safe keeping. DICK DYMEK is anxious to get into the swim of post-college life, so he leaves his clothes with the Salvation Army. DICK NUTTALL leaves his singing talents to Neil Daly. CAROL JOHNSON would like to leave her feminine wiles to some needy girl, but she feels that she will need them herself. IRWIN MACKLOW leaves his ruddy complexion to Herbie Miller. ANN JOUDREY leaves half a bucket of paint and eight slightly used brushes to Miss Shaw. DOROTHY McLOUGHLIN leaves her sunny disposition for a rainy day. LUCIA THOMAS leaves her golden silence to Paul O’Day. ED PILOTTE leaves his nickname, “The Big Stick,” to the girl’s field hockey team. JERRY KELLETT leaves a scratch sheet to the faculty so they can make a million as he did. ARTHUR CHAVES leaves Dave Sugarman without a ride to school. HANK KRAFVE leaves his pegged gym trunks to the Harrington Corner A. C. BERNIE McMANUS leaves his summer camp to the college to be used as a men’s dormitory. JOHN O’NEIL leaves his Mickey Mouse shoes to Walt Disney. FRED GARY slowly fades into the distance. PAUL BROSNIHAN leaves lunch money for Mary. RALPH DUMPHY leaves Pat— but not for long. LENNY FARREY leaves his ability to “stand up” under strain to Charlie Favreault. DICK GREENE leaves a footprint on the floor of Wachusett Country Club. TOM KING leaves his elbows to the M.A.A. so that they can start a fencing class. BILL SIMONS leaves his dancing style to the track team for use in the hundred yard dash. Given under our hands and seal this fourth day of June, Nineteen Fifty-four. Ann Doyle Rod Barry The arrival of the annual Music Festival in Worcester is a long-awaited event. This Festival, because of its universal appeal, has gained recognition and acclaim for Worcester and Worcester County. The year of 1959 ushers in the 100th Music Festival presented in Worcester. The performance was doubly appreciated by the class of 1954 of Worcester State Teachers College, since Richard Nuttall was guest soloist. Announcement of the Festival program brought many tele- grams of congratulation to Richard from those who were unable to attend. Miss Ann Doyle, touring with the opera “Carmen,” and Rosemary Burns’ Quadrille Club, sent best wishes from far- off places. A telephone call from Marie Doherty, New York model, and Jane Grady, dramatic star, informed us that they would not arrive in time for the performance. However, John Kane had agreed to arrange a train that would bring them for the class get-together following the Festival. After many preparations for the big evening we were finally ready to leave. With the courteous service of Bob Greene’s taxi company, we started for the Auditorium. We were sorry to have to forego the use of Pat O’Connell’s bus service since it runs only from Whitinsville to Worcester. On our way to the Auditorium we saw many familiar neon signs that brought pleasant memories. Durkin’s Super Market, Hill ' s Master Photography, and Dolan’s Piano Studio were a few that caught our eye as we passed. We were also pleased to note that Shirley Kujala now runs a successful name-tag business. Much to our surprise and pleasure we found that our reser- vations had already been made by Hank Krafve, Man of the Year, and Jerry Kellett, Father of the Year. As we lingered in the hall we met Claire Abrazinski and Grace Adjeleian, who are both married and mothers. Following them were Mary Perry and Joan Sheerin, whose husbands had come along for the event. Dorothy Doon, one of the noted club women of Worcester, and Dot McLoughlin, PTA worker graciously ushered us to our seats. Seated directly in front of us were three of our former classmates. Lucy DiMasi is now Woolworth’s department manager. Madelene Proulx told us of her latest invention, while Peg Curran kept us busy with her tales of work with the F.B.f. Arriving shortly afterward were four supervisors in county towns— Mary Celona, Grayce Creedon, Sally Kujala and Paige Rowden. The towns of Clinton, Shrewsbury, Holden, and Leicester had chosen excellent people to fill these positions. The first half of the program went over very well, as could be seen by the enthusiastic reception it was given. Richard had indeed proven himself. During intermission we met Joe Scanned. He brought us up to date on some of our class who had devoted themselves to education. Our admiration was complete when we learned the activities of all our sterling friends. Peggyann Scanlon is guidance director in the Worcester School System and is ably assisted by Dorothy Potter, director for the primary level. Thr ee special fields are supervised by Jackie Lupien, Jean Spinier and Carol Johnson. Their interests are Music, Art and Kindergarten respectively. While we were still talking to Joe, City Auditor Bob Beauregard and School Committee woman Eva Andreopoulos came to bring the news that Joe had just been voted Dean of the new Worcester College. Congratulations were in order! they also brought more good news about others of our class. The history, geography, and English positions had been offered to Lenne Fat rey, Dick Greene and Richard Dyrnek respectively. At that moment Janet Ostergard arrived. She had just re- turned from a field trip with her Newton students. On her way she had met Jack McGrail, whose work with the deaf is acclaimed far and wide, and John O’Neil, professor at Lowell State Teach- ers College. John had told her that Hilda Snelling and Lucia Thomas were doing excellent work in private country schools. After making arrangements to meet when the show was over, we rushed back to our scats. We saw Eileen Cullinane in the audience and made a mental note to be sure to see her after the show. Then we sat back to enjoy an enthralling second-half per- formance. We waited in our seals at the end of the show to talk to Eileen. A referee herself, she was naturally interested in sports and gave us much information on the more athletic members of our group. We discovered Nancy Jones had been sent to the Olympics and Cert Cooney had gone along as her manager. Mince McMenemy anil Bob Cusick are athletic directors in two of the county towns. The Red Sox had immediately grabbed Archie Chaves for their baseball team. Pommy King has been kept busy directing sports in Leicester. We took Eileen backstage with us to see Richard in his dress- ing room. Ralph Dumphy, director of stage settings for the show, Anne Joudrey, wardrobe mistress, and Thomas Gibbons, produc- tion manager, were all on hand to offer their congratulations. Francis Gunville, now a principal, and Adele Nalepa, mother and wife, came in to say hello. So did Ed l’ilotte, who had just re- ceived his doctorate in Education. We reminded Richard that there was to be a party after the show. The party was held at Terry Babbidge’s restaurant. We were met at the door by Carol Hoey, our hostess for the evening. Already there were those members who found TV an outlet for their talents. Peg Garty delighted us with a rendition of her favorite commercial. Ann Ward’s hair has been a great asset to shampoo manufacturers, and Irwin Macklow is a famous tele- vision announcer. Fred Cary and Bill Simons were working on their latest script anil maintained that they could find plenty of material at the party. Bernice Gorman brought news of her fellowship and Eileen Gould told us of her appointment as National Director for the Campfire Girls. Pat Cunningham, we found, was also working with young girls in the Scout program. Next to arrive were Evelyn Litchfield, buyer for children’s clothes, and Paul Brosnihan, who is running a sporting goods store. Terry told us that Mary Wha- len’s bakery had provided all the pastry for the party and we were all grateful. She also told us that Rod Barry, poet, and Clint Boutwell, editor, would arrive as soon as the last edition was on the streets. Eddie Rice came rushing in at that moment. Just back from a trip abroad, he had much to tell. Doug Week’s art work was on display in a London gallery and was receiving wide acclaim. File entire evening was a huge success and we left with the feeling that our class was indeed one of which we could be proud. We also felt that our own work running a nursery school with Dolores Lord was well in keeping with the activities of the class. This was a night which we would not soon forget, one that would remain always among our treasured memories. Eleanor Bettley M argaret McMaster Underclassmen OFFICERS President - JOHN R. FINLAY 7V«uurer-PAl.’L SULLIVAN Vice-President — THOMAS 1’. FRIEND Social Chairman — PATRICIA 1 SULLIVAN SYo Hary— MARJORIE A. CAVANAUGH Faculty Adviser— MR. JOHN E. SULLIVAN JUNIOR CLASS — CLASS OF 1955 The first semester of our junior year was a continuation of academic pursuits and social activities, highlighted by the junior Prom. Patricia T. Sullivan ruled as queen over “Neptune’s Ball.” The underwater decorations received much praise from the student body and faculty members. In the second semester, we saw the Elementaries go into public schools for apprentice teaching. It remained for the secondaries to carry the ball until Class Day when we were once again united. OFFICERS President - JOHN I . NEAL Secretary— BERNADE ' I I E M. MORGAN ' ice-President- EVELYN R. LANGTON Social Chairmen- ANN SWEENEY and RAUL 1). FISTORI Faculty Adviser— MK. ROBERT J. RATTERSEN SOPHOMORE CLASS — CLASS OP 1956 Our sophomore year started off with our class acting as host to the Freshman class at a welcome dance. It was a sports dance, and scenes of college life were depicted in every part of the gymnasium. The next social event of this year was held at Christmas time when a huge tree and a jolly old Santa Claus welcomed all. The Spring Formal, at which time the lovely Senior queen and her attendants reigned was the cli- max of our social year. OFFICERS President— DONALD J. HORAN Treosnrer-PAUL J. LECKSTROM Vice-President— CLAIRE H. CAVANAUGH Social Chairman- JANE B. KELLY Secretary— HELEN L. LEVIN Faculty Adviser- MR. G. FLINT TAYLOR PRESHMAN CLASS — CLASS OP 1957 Our first year has thoroughly and definitely initiated us to college life, and, although the first few weeks seemed extremely hazardous, we freshmen found time for extra-curricular activities both on and off the campus. Our biggest social event was the Valentine Prom, “Cupid’s Corner”, which was a great success thanks to our social chairman, Jane Kelly, and the various committees which worked along with her. Due to the able leadership of our president Donald Horan, our Freshman year has been a pleasant and profitable one. c Activities ROBERT W. FOX MEMORIAL DEBATING SOCIETY OFFICERS President — LOUISE J. AGURKIS Secretary- Treasurer— MADELENE V. l’ROULX Vice-President - ALICE T. NUGENT Faculty Adviser- MR. JOHN E. SULLIVAN The Robert W. Fox Memorial Debating Society has as its purpose the stimulation of interest in col- lege debating, which provides students with experience in public speaking and acquaints them with current controversial topics. The society belongs to the New England Forensic League and attends its conference which is held at a different member college each spring. The national topic this year was “Should the Congress of the United States adopt a policy of free trade?” The debating teams meet with Holy Cross, Clark, and W. P. I. in the city and Amherst College, Our Lady of The Elms, and other colleges in the area. GEOGRAPHY CLUB OFFICERS President— RALPH E. DUMPHV Secretary-BARBARA E. FOLEY Vice-President — PAUL W. O ' DAY Faculty Adviser— DR. EARL B. SHAW The aim of the Geography Club is to stimulate interest in the geographic phase of the world’s his- tory. The club’s activities are formulated so that members may learn geography by research and enjoy geography through experience. The adviser to the club is Dr. Earl B. Shaw, who expends much time and energy in making the organization an interesting and profitable one. ASSOCIATION CHILDHOOD EDUCATION OFFICERS President- THERESA G. BABBIDGE SFruMry— ELEANOR F. DONAHUE Vice-President- MADELINE | CAVANAUGH Treasurer— EVELYN R. LANG LON Faculty Adviser --MISS MADELIN WILMARTH The Association for Childhood Education has completed its seventh year at the college. Among the varied activities were the presentation by the A. C. E. of over ninety stuffed toys to the children who were victims of the tornado; the open house Halloween party; the enlightening talk about children’s books by Miss Frances Sullivan of Boston S. T. C.; and the annual Snow Ball dance in December. Proceeds from this dance sponsor an underprivileged child at the Worcester Fresh Air Camp. In March, the A. C. E. members honored their mothers at the Mother-Daughter banquet which was held at “The Old Mill.” The climax of this year took place in May with the election of new officers. STAFF OFFICERS Editor-in-chief- CLINTON E. BOU I WELL Business Manager- ANNE MARIE CASSIDY Managing editor —i NNE M. HUSSEY Faculty Adviser— MR. CARLETON E. SAUNDERS The purpose and function of a college newspaper is solely to organize and cohere the divergent events and opinions of the college. The editors of the acorn have tried to present a newspaper free from stale news and replace it with up-to-date and more creative work. The greatest achievement of the acorn this year has been its general intellectual efforts in reporting and creating, which has continued the progressive growth of a functional and collegiate newspaper. KAPPA DELTA PI OFFICERS President — JOSEPH P. SCANNELL Treasurer — EDWARD J. PILO I 1 i Vice-President — PEGGYANN T SCAN EON Recording Historian — DOROTHY A. 1)00 N Secretary— ANN D. DOYLE Faculty Adviser- MR. EDMUND C. OSBORNE Kappa Delta Pi, a national honor society in education, began the 1953-195 4 season with the pin- ning of the traditional colors on seven high ranking seniors and one faculty member, Miss Elizabeth R. Barlow, at Senior Day in October. At the Initiation Banquet in November, the eight new members were officially accepted into the chapter. Miss Eileen R. Gould represented the Gamma Chi chapter at the Biennial Convocation of Kappa Delta Pi which was held last March at Purdue University, Indiana. At the annual Honor night, held in March, the high-ranking sophomores and juniors were guests of Gamma Chi chapter. Dr. Earl B. Shaw, member of the chapter, gave an illustrated talk on his experi- ences in Egypt as a Fullbright Scholar. The activities of the year came to a close with the annual banquet and installation of officers for the following year. LE CERCLE FRANCAIS OFFICERS President— ROBERT P. BEAUREGARD Treasurer- ANDREW NICHOLAS Vice-President - MARY ANN ROBBINS Social Chairman — ANNE MARIE CASSIDY Secretary - PATRICIA A. GANNON Faculty ddidser-MISS MARGUERI I F. G. McKELLICETT Le Cercle Francais had a very successful year. The programs featured a Trip to Paris, dlustrated with slides, by the Freshman Class; a tour of the Gaspe Peninsula via the color movies of Miss McKelligett; and the traditional Soiree de Noel with the dramatic presentation of Le Tombeor de Notre Dame (Our Lady’s Juggler). Gifts were sent as usual to Annie, our adopted orphan in Brittany, and the culminating activity — the annual banquet and installation of officers — highlighted a busy year. STUDENT CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OFFICERS President -JANET L. OSTERGARD Tieasu rer—AN DREW NICHOLAS Vice-President - BRENDA J. KOBEL Social Chairman - ANN E. JOUDREV Secretary— SH I RLE Y M. KU JALA Faculty Adviser-MR. EDMUND C. OSBORNE The purpose of the Student Christian Association is to provide opportunities for students to enjoy Christian fellowship and to discuss such topics as education and religious ideals. This year, the association sponsored a smorgasbord at Central Congregational Church to provide money for a scholarship. Thanksgiving baskets were filled and delivered to needy families. A visit was made to the parish of the association’s new spiritual adviser, Rev. Yeagle of Oxford. LITERARY CLUB President— LUCILLE A. DESARRO Vice-President— MARY DERDERIAN .Seoe rtry-ANN E. MATTHEWS OFFICERS Treas u re r— ANNE H. Sl’ETS Social Chairman — NORMA T. GRIFFIN Family Adviser - MISS ELIZABETH R. BARLOW A year of activity began for the Literary Club in September, under the guidance of Miss Elizabeth R. Barlow. During the fall, the club made a literary pilgrimage to the House of Seven Gables and the Witches’ Jail in Salem. This trip was preceded by dinner at the Wayside Inn. Student discussions and reports concerning various authors and their works were the main interest of the club’s meetings. The members of the Literary Club ably combined the love of reading with the talent of having a good time. The activities of the club for the school year culminated in its annual banquet. NEWMAN CLUB The Newman Club, a national organization, has as its primary purpose the assistance of its members in their efforts to be true to their religion and to further high ideals by providing activities, lectures, and discussions with Catholic background and interpretation. The State Teachers College chapter of the Newman Club has completed a well-rounded program including the annual Halloween, Christmas, and St. Patrick’s Day parties. A card party was held to raise money for a scholarship for an incoming freshman. The Newman Club’s success grew through the spiritual guidance of Father David Bushey and the ab le assistance of Dr. Walter Busam. OFFICERS FVesidenf— ARTHUR CHAVES Secre ory-PATRICIA A. McGUIRE Vice-President-] AUKS F. SHEEHAN Tmuurer-RICHARD McDONALD Faculty Adviser- DR. GUY B. WINSLOW STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL The Student Advisory Council, a representative organization of the student body, serves as a liaison group between the student body and faculty in the governing of college affairs. The Council supervised all class and club elections, Class Week activities, and the annual All- College Dance. The sale of college stationery was introduced by the Council this year and it has made plans for a college handbook containing information on college affairs. The Council also sent delegates to the New England and Eastern States Conferences. GLEE CLUBS OFFICERS President — ] AC.QU ELI N E D. LUPIEN Vice-President - CAROLE M. CORMIER Secretary -Treasu rer-ANN E E. MATTH EWS Faculty ' Adviser - MISS GRACE A. KENDRICK OFFICERS President-1 RANCIS W. (.1 NVILLE Vice-President - RAYMOND SCHERDELL Secret a ry - Treasu er— THOMAS A . S H E E H A N The combined Glee Clubs, under the direction of Miss Grace A. Kendrick, held their annual concert on March 4th. Mr. George M. Butler, an excellent pianist, was the guest artist. Some of the club’s other activities for the year were a Christmas assembly and numerous programs for community groups. A banquet concluded the yearly activities. MUSIC APPRECIATION CLUB OFFICERS President — ADELE C. NALEI’A Secretary-Treasurer— THOMAS A. SHEEHAN Vice -President - RAYMOND SCHERDELL Vacuity Adviser - MISS GRACE A. KENDRICK Music of all sorts, presented in all sorts of ways, so that all sorts of people may enjoy it, is the theme of the Music Appreciation Club. The club’s program, highlighted by its annual Christmas party and Valentine’s Day party, included a vocal and instrumental program for and by students and guests. Informality with appreciation seems to fit the atmosphere of the club; this is the main reason for the large attendance that it enjoys. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB OFFICERS President— CLINTON E. BOUTWELL Secretary- ADELE M. ABOOD Vice- Preside nt—] AMES F. SHEEHAN Treasurer— JOHN P. NEAL Faculty Adviser— OR. FRANCIS L. JONES The purpose of the International Relations Club is the formulation of worthwhile attitudes and ideas on matters of international politics, both social and economic. Films, records, speakers, discussions and debates are used to study and interpret the international policies of the United States and their effect on other nations. LOVING ■ MEMORY • OF pri .ABELLA H -TUCKER N DRAMATIC CLUB Faculty Adviser- MISS KATHRYN R. O’DONNELL A well trained cast and a good play is an excellent description of what a receptive audience saw when they viewed the play “Curtain Going Up” which was given by the Dramatic Club. The play, the first of its kind ever to be presented at our college, was a novel play within a play, with much of the acting done in the audience. The Dramatic Club presented a one act play entitled “The Valiant” before members of the Quota Club in January. The play was given with the new theatre-in the-round stress. High praise was re- ceived by the cast from the appreciative audience. THE MEN’S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OFFICERS President- THOMAS F. KING Secretary PAUL F. FISTORI I ’ice-Presiclent—] OH N P. HAVES Treasurer --ROBERT T. HILL Faculty Adviser— MR. JOHN P. MOCKLER During the 1954 session, the M. A. A., under the guidance of its adviser, Mr. John P. Mockler, became a dynamic organization. In addition to the established program of sports and social activities which included the annual Winter Carnival (co-sponsored by the W. A. A.), the Alumni Smoker and varsity and intramural sports, the board has drawn up plans for an athletic scholarship, a group insur- ance plan, and the purchase of an electric clock for the gymnasium. The M. A. A. is an organization of increasing importance in the college and will do its utmost to enact such policies as will benefit the members of the association. THE WOMEN’S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OFFICERS President— DO LOR ES A. LORD Secretary- HELEN THOM ASIAN Vice-President- MARY C. COOGAN Treasurer— HELENA K. FITZGIBBON Faculty Adviser— MISS DOROTHY STAFFORD The W. A. A. is comprised of all the women of each class at Worcester State Teachers College. This year, as in other years, the organization sponsored the usual activities: volleyball, basketball, bad- minton, bowling, tennis, ping pong, and softball, each sport being played in its respective season. The climax of the year for the W. A. A. was its banquet, at which awards were presented to deser- ving members. BASEBALL With “Jupe Pluvius” furnishing a great deal of the op- position, the 1953 Lancer nine emerged with a respectable 5 — 3 record. Once again, the strong left arm of the fashion- able port-sider, Hank Krafve, proved to be the key thrust in the Lancer attack. Included in Krafve’s impressive 4 — 1 record was a masterful no-hit shutout. Franny Gunvi lle, a very capable handler of Krafve’s mixed assortments, gave his battery-mate welcomed help at the plate, as did fiery Archie Chaves, who, for the third successive year, captured the batting crown with an enviable .341 average. The sparkling double play combination of Chaves and new- comer Jack Regele cut short many prospective big innings for their rivals. With a veteran team returning, Coach John Mockler is looking forward to another good year on the diamond. BASKETBALL The Lancers, led by Captain John Durkin, came into their own this year. 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