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

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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

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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

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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.