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

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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.

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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.

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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