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

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1957 volume:

Class of 1957 Worcester State Teachers College DEDICATION With respect, admiration, and humility, this yearbook is dedicated to Mr. John Francis Eager, an outstanding example of a teacher, Class ad- viser, and friend. 2 OAKLEAF STAFF CO-EDITORS Thomas Jackson LITERARY Anne Davis Corinne Shea BUSINESS Robert Sigda James O ' Brien HISTORY Jean Remse Donald Horan Ewald Olofson ART Helen Levin Francis De Santis PHOTOGRAPHY Paul Davis Donald Cousineau PROPHECY David Tobin George Ford WILL Cynthia Ponty Edward Lucier ADVISER Miss Kathryn R. O ' Donnell 3 Eugene A. Sullivan, President Faculty 4 1st row— Agnes E. Scribner, A.M.; Edmund C. Osborne, Ed. D. ; Marguerite C. Mc- Kelligett, A.M.; Eugene A. Sullivan, Ed.D., President; Francis L. Jones Ph.D.; Guy Winslow, Ph.D.; Grace A. Kendrick, Ed.M.; Earl B. Shaw, Ph.D. 2nd row — Paul J. McCarron, Ed.M.; Alice B. Sawyer, R.N.; Elizabeth V. Foster, Ed.D.; Dorothy A. Stafford, Ed.M.; William L. Sullivan, Ph.D.; Robert W. Goss, Ed.M.; Helen M. Smith, B.S.; Kathryn R. O’Donnell, A.M.; Elizabeth R. Barlow, Ed.D.; Valerie A. Jayne, A.M. 3rd row — Cornelius S. Donoghue, A.M.; John F. Eager, Ed.M.; Carleton E. Sanders, D.A.O.; Madelin A. Wilmarth, Ed.M.; John E. Sullivan, Ed.D.; Rita M. L. Morris, Ed.M.; G. Flint Taylor, Ed.M.; Walter Busam, Ph.D. Taylor, Ed.M.; Walter Busan, Ph.D. 4th row — John P. Mockler, A.M.; Marvin D. Bernstein, Ph.D.; S. Willis Rudy, Ph.D.; Joseph W. Riordan, Ph.D.; Joseph A. Shea, Ph.D.; Lena A. West, Ed.M.; Ruth V. Somers, A.M.; Robert J. Patterson, Ed.M. (The last three named were not present when the picture was taken.) 5 CLASS OF 1957 6 CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT Donald Horan VICE-PRESIDENT Claire Cavanaugh TREASURER James O ' Brien SECRETARY Jean Remse SOCIAL CHAIRMAN Jane Kelly 7 Class President ' s Address We, the Class of 1957, having completed our sojourn at Worcester State Teachers College, would like to express our sincere gratitude to all who have guided us and inspired us so well in our development as future teachers of America. It is to these people that we owe our present standing and future successes. They have helped us innumerable times through their friendship, their counsel, and their example. It is unlikely that we, without their help during the past four years, could face the future quite so willingly and with so little trepidation. The events of the past four years which are highlighted in our version of the Oakleaf serve as a reminder of the experiences we have encountered on our journey toward fulfillment of our many hopes and ambitions. In the years to come we will think of these years at Worcester State Teachers College with fond remembrance. They have been at times difficult, at times even discouraging; yet they have always been good years, productive years. It is our wish that future years may be as happy and productive. And so it is good-bye to our Alma Mater and to old friends. Whatever the future may hold for each of us, may we maintain the standards and ideals with which we have been impressed. If we do this, success will be ours. To each and everyone in this class, to our class adviser, Mr. John Eager, and to the entire faculty I wish a sincere God Bless you . Donald J. Horan 8 The Ivy Address We, the Class of 1957, are privileged today to carry on this traditional ' cere- mony of our college life — the planting of the ivy„ Let us think of the ivy in three aspects. The roots of this little plant are a symbol of the past four years of education. The leaves symbolize the present as we, future teachers of America, stand here as a graduating class ready to step into the class- rooms of America. The future branching upward and outward growth of the ivy is a symbol of our future climb to greater heights intellectually and spiritually in our chosen profession. This ivy plant also will persist as a living remembrance of the sacrifices made by our parents and the unending guidance rendered by the faculty during our past four years at State Teachers College. May each one of us fulfill his choicest dreams in the years to come. Claire M. Cavanaugh 9 Adele Marie Abood 119 Cohasset Street Worcester Efficacious worker . . . blithesome . . . assiduou s . . . abundance of corny jokes . . . affable . . . affluent speech .... benign and amenable . . . ever joyful . . . frequent rider on the Springfield Express. Newman Club I, 2, 3, 4; Debating Society l ( 2, 3; Literary Club I, 2, 3; W.A.A.; Acorn Staff 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 3, Co-caplain 4; Audio-Visual Aids Association 3, 4; I.R.C. I, 2. Treas. 3, 4. Joan Hubbard Anderson Jo . . . bright blue eyes . . . sweet and lovely . . . estimable student . . . flashing dimples when she smiles . . . every Wednesday D-Day . . . dif- ferent car every-other-day . . . June bride in her Junior year. A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; S.C.A. 2, 3, 4; W.A.A. Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4. 1 1 Barbara Ann Birch 133 Fairhaven Road Worcester Appealing smile . . . Moe . . . fun loving . . . industrious . . . unaffected . . . pleasant compan- ion at any time . . . amiable . . . likable in all situ- ations. A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; W.A.A.; F.T.A. 3, 4; Newman Club I, 2, 3. Grace Boyle Winters 48 Burncoat Terrace Worcester Grade . . . genial and warm-hearted . . . con- siderate . . . predilection for pizza, Hi-Fi , con- vertibles, and Ed . . . See you in the cafeteria! always in Lorraine ' s company . . . unfeigned kind- ness, gentleness, and courtesy. A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club I, 2; Literary Club I, 2; Glee Club I, 2, 3; Audio-Visual Aids Association 3, 4; W.A.A. 1 2 William Patrick Brosnihan 20 Hancock Street Worcester Bros” . . . warm-hearted . . . thoughtful . . . deep, pleasant voice . . . inclined to approve, help, or support . . . righteous . . . good judgment . . . quiet perseverance . . . steadfast and loyal classmate. Newman Club I, 2; M.A.A. John Patrick Cameron 91 N. Main Street Worcester Forthright . . . Millbury ' s representative . . . mem- bership from junior year . . . willing helper in all worthwhile pursuits . . . gentleman and former Air Force officer . . . well-poised . . . courteous. Newman Club 2; M.A.A. ; International Relations Club I, 2, 3, 4. 13 Joseph John Capalbo 24 Ashwood Street Worcester Joe ' . . . popular member of the veteran set . . . proud father . . . assiduous student . . . sharp, casual dresser . . . saddle-shoe fancier . . . happy, co-operative disposition. F.T.A. Vice President 3, 4; M.A.A.; I.R.C. I, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club I, 2, 3. Claire Helen Cavanaugh 79 Wyola Drive Worcester Boundless energy . . . Class Vice-President . . . always busy . . . pretty and popular . . . bright conversationalist . . . example of good sportsman- ship ... a social asset. A.C.E. I, 2, 3 Sec. 4; Newman Club I, 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 3, 4; W.A.A. 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4; Class Vice-President I, 2, 3, 4. 14 Eva Ann Celularo I Ingleside Avenue Worcester Agility in sports . . . daily passenger city bound jovial spirit . . . facetious . . . vacancy left by this freguent constituent of the lounge . . . the Senator from?? . . . beloved by all. Newman Club I; W.A.A. Board Member I, 2, 3, 4, Sec. 2; Lite ary Club 3; Geography Club Sec. 2, 4. Richard Mack Conley 36 E. Mountain Street Worcester Sociable . . . loyal rooter . . . ' Dipper . . . presi- dent of the pitch club . . . rug-cutter . . . dis- taste for white shirts and ties . . . the helping hand . . . always cheerful. Newman Club I, 3; M.A.A. 15 Worcester Jean A. Corey 82 Ingleside Avenue Enviable wavy black hair and sparkling brown eyes . . . sweet disposition . . . happy-go-lucky and even tempered ... I don ' t get it . . . tiny in stature but great in appeal ... a ray of sunshine for all. Newman Club 2; W.A.A.: I.R.C. 2, Sec. 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; A.C.E. 4. Donald Roger Cousineau 488 Sunderland Road Worcester Senior ambassador to France . . . advocate of bow ties and soiled white bucks . . . pertinacious . . . earnest . . . generous . . . competent motion picture projectionist . . . sedulous. Newman Club I, 2, 3: F.T.A. 3, 4; Audio-Visual Aids Association 2, 3, 4; Le Cercle Francais I, 2, Vice-President 3, President 4; Acorn Staff I, 2. 3, 4; M.A.A. Board Member i; Co-chairman of Photography, Yearbook. 16 Joseph Francis Crowley 13 Derby Street Worcester Sagacious . . . profound . . . considerate to all . . . sedate . . . gentle . . . virtuous . . . loyal friend . . . deliberate in all of his endeavors . . . thoughtful nature. M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club I, 2. Elaine Frances Curran 37 Abbott Street Worcester One of the most loyal class members . . . popular committee-woman . . . cheerful and sincere . . . shining eyes and hair . . . expert pianist . . . affinity for dancing, music, Newman Club . . . perspicacity plus. Newman Club I, 2, 3, 4, Sec. 3, 4; Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4. 17 Anne Louise Davis Metropolitan Avenue Hopkinton Everyone ' s friend . . . our gal from Woodville . . . a rose among thorns in the math class . . . viva- ciousness and enthusiasm which sparked both cheer- leaders and basketball team to victory . . . ad- mirable athletic proficiency . . . Chip 11 . . . sin- cere and discreet in all ways . . . loved by all . . . charming example of the modern teacher. Newman Club 2; Dramatic Sociely I; Acorn Staff 3. Sec. 4; W.A.A. Audio-Visual Aids Association 3, 4; Co-Chairman for Literal y Com., Yearbook; Freshman Prom Attendant; Winter Carnival Attendant 4; Cheerleader I, 2, Co-Captain 3.4. Paul Davis 40 Fruit Street Worcester Zealous photographer . . . the booming voice zooming in assemblies . . . connoisseur on Shish Ka Bob . . . daily arrival at 9:03 A.M. sharp . . . drollery that made our classes exhilarating ... re- freshing to have had you with us. Student Christian Association 3; Audio-Visual Aids Asso- ciation 3, President 4; Acorn Staff 2, 3, Managing Editor 4; Geography Club 3, 4; I.R.C. I, 2; Swampscott Delegate 3; Photography Co-Chairman, Yearbook; M.A.A.; F.T.A. 3, 4. 18 Kathaleen Marie Daw 100 Lafayette Street Worcester Kathy . . . sweetness personified . . . never an unkind word for anyone . . . neat and precise . . . great interest in debates, especially with Emerson ' ' . . . conscientious student . . . Gil . . . adept and efficient manner. W.A.A. I.R.C. I, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club I, 2, 3; Debating Club 3, Sec. 4. Arthur Eugene Del Prete 64 Clark Street Framingham Del . . . persevering Student Council President . . . the right combination of personality and brains . . . his quiet manner and quick wit have won many friends . . . exhibit A as a graduaie of 1957! Newman Club 3; I.R.C. I; Geography Club 2, 3, 4; Audio- Visual Aids Association 2; M.A.A.; Student Council 2, Vice- president 3, President 4; Kappa Delta Pi 4; Delegate to N.Y. Conference 4. 19 mm Mary Gilligan DeFalco 73 Sterling Street Worcester Petite and pert . . . personality plus ... as frank as her husband ' s name . . . expert dancer . . . spaghetti devotee . . . gracious charm . . . Queen ' s Court attendant. A.C.E. 4; Newman Club I, 2; French Club I, 2, 3, 4; W.A.A.: Kappa Delta PI 4. Francis John De Santis 7 Wells Street Worcester Franny 11 . . . authority on men ' s apparel . . . good dancer . . . skilled artist . . . relaxed, casual con- versa tion . . . fondness for Latin American music . . . enjoyable companion. Audio-Visual Aids Association 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 2, 3, 1 ; F.T.A. 3, 4; M.A.A.; Geography Club 4; Yearbook Art Co-Chairman. 20 Gail Canane Dillon 122 Stafford Street Worcester Animated spirit accented by musical giggles . . . personality that glitters when the name Paul is mentioned ... a bright spot in any speech class . . . enthusiastic worker for the Newman Club. A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4; Newman Club I, 2, 3; Music Appreciation I ; W.A.A. Kathleen Ann Dolan 52 Brattle Street Worcester Beautiful eyes . . . sweet expression . . . friendly, relaxed attitude . . . that ' s our likable Kay . . . tolerant . . . President of the A.C.E. . . . whimsical humor . . . enthusiasm for life in general. F.T.A. 3, 4; Newman Club I, 2, 3; Dramatic Club I; Literary Club 2, 3, 4; W.A.A. ; A.C.E. Board Member I, Treasurer 2, Vice-President 3, President 4. 21 Gerald Arthur Dottin 296 Washington Street Cambridge Gregarious . . . from hallowed Cambridge halls . . . former football hero . . . unofficial assistant to the Athletic Director . . . Glee Club soloist . . . jazz lover . . . top-notch lesson planner . S.C.A. I, 2. 3, 4; Music Appreciation I, 2; Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Acorn Staff 3, 4; Baseball 2, manager 3, 4; Basketball manager 3, 4; Audio-Visual Aids Association I, 2, 3, 4; M.A.A. Marlyn Clair Dunn Dcnzer West Main Street Westboro Sympathetic and warm personality . . . quick-witted . . . neat and attractive . . . beautiful hair . . . pleasant smile . . . quiet, but friendly to all. S.C.A. I, 2, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4: A.C.E. 2, 3, 4; W.A.A. Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4. 22 Auburn Joan Irene Eagan I 8 Sibley Street ’Joanie’ 1 . . . gleaming hair and soft voice . . . naturally nice . . . enthusiast of basketball, horses, and country homes . . . relaxed manner . . . gen- erous . . . President of W.A.A. Newman Club I, 2; W.A.A. Board Member 2, Vice-President 3, President 4; A.C.E. I; Music Appreciation 2; Literary Club 3. Vera Arlene Eaton Dudley Road Sutton Vee ' . . . composed and amicable . . . efficient worker . . . ambitious and cooperative . . . pro- fessional dancer . . . notable traits of kindness and generosity . . . ardent class supporter. S.C.A. I, 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4; W.A.A.; Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4. 23 Donald Joseph Fancy 18 Walnut Street Worcester Musician . . . well-dressed . . . sharp wit . . , raconteur . . . The perfect Squelch ... ex- pounder of theories on life, politics, and love . . . smooth manner ... an expert in many areas. I RC. I, 2; Acorn Staff I, 2, Managing Editor 3, 4; Kappa Delta Pi 3, President 4; Student Council I; Delegate to Swampscott Conference I ; Class Treasurer 2; Newman Club I, 2. Thomas Francis Foley Jr. 854 Grafton Street Worcester Tom . . . star baseball player . . . present at every social event ... a favorite committee mem- ber . . . owner of available yellow convertible . . . jet pilot aspirations. Newman Club I, 2, 3; I.R.C. I; M.A.A.; Baseball I, 2, 3, 4. 24 George Gilbert Ford 29 Pearl Street Spencer Politician par excellence . . . vibrant voice echoing I.R.C. announcements . . . diligent editor of the Acorn . . . Skillful leader . . . adept speaker . . . an argumentative lad with facts to back him up. I.R.C. I, Vice-President 2, President 3, 4; Acorn Staff 2, Feature Editor 3, Editor-in-Chief 4; F.T.A. 3, 4; M.A.A.; Glee Club I, 2; Class Marshall I, 2, 3, 4; Co-Chairman for Class Prophecy 4; Delegate to N.Y. Conference 2; Student Council 4; Kappa Delta Pi 4. Francis Howe Gaffney 2 A Norwood Street Worc ester Daddy 11 . . . husband, father, student, family pro- vider, veteran, Kappa Delta Pi member ... an outstanding example of perseverance . . . sociable . . . consistent in his maintenance of high standards. Newman Club I, 2; M.A.A.; F.T.A. 3, 4; I.R.C. I, 2; Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4. 25 Joyce Elaine Girardin 165 Massasoit Road Worcester Chic hair-cut . . . loquacious . . . wide knowledge of latest events . . . aspirations for fame in physics ... a model ' s wardrobe . . . great dance en- thusiast . . . dynamic cheer-leader. French Club I; Newman Club I, 2, 3; A.C.E. 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 3, 4; W.A.A.; Cheerleader I, 2, 3, 4. Ruth Ann Hall Mill Street Wheelwright Vivacious . . . wide-awake . . . straightforward and dependable . . . good sportswoman . . . wry humor . . . agile performer on the dance floor . . . communicable animation. A.C.E. I; S.C.A. I, 2. 3, 4; Geography Club 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4; W.A.A. 26 Myrtis Marie Hanley 102 Piedmont Street Worcester Myrt . . . small, but big-hearted . . . vitaminized personality . . . famous blonde streak . . . S.A.E. jewelry . . . affinity for Jazz, Maine, and the Souih . . . I ' m so embarrassed! . . . attractive out- fits . . . couturier-conscious. Literary Club 3, 4; W.A.A.; Newman Club 2, 3, 4. Janiece Mildred Harrington 58 Stone Street Auburn Scintillating personality . . . captivating smile . . . fondness for butches, dancing, and anything green . . . active participator in school functions . . . appropriate, attractive clothes for every occasion. Newman Club 2, 3; A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; W.A.A.; Literary Club 3, 4; Kappa Delta Pi 4. 27 John Harrison Henshall 218 Main Street Oxford Jack . . . that eye for good-looking girls. . . . yeh . . . good natured . . . relisher of radishes . . . I will if you will . . . liked by everyone . . . pencil behind ear . . . husky . . . ambition: to make a million dollars, then spend it . . . hunting, a favor- ite pastime . . . eager prankster. Newman Club I; I.R.C. 4: F.T.A. 3, 4. Barbara Anne Hickey 16 Lowell Street Worcester Barb . . . fond memories of Plymouth . . . voracious reader . . . outstanding congeniality . . . fondness for work . . . engaging conversationalist . . . warm smile . . . generous ... an asset to the Acorn . A.C.E. I; Music Appreciation Club I, 2: Literary Club 2, 3, 4; Newman Club I; Acorn I, 2, 3, 4. 28 Donald Joseph Horan 270 Grant Street Framingham Appeasing manner . . . class conciliator ... re- markable leadership . . . well-favored appearance . . . versatility . . . amicable . . . profession- ally competent . . . commendable service to class and college . . . divergent interests . . . tactful. Class President I, 2, 3, 4: I.R.C. I, 2, Vice-President 4; Geography Club 3: M.A.A.; F.T.A. 3, 4; Class Historian 4; Baseball I, 2, 3, 4; Acorn Sports Editor 3, 4. Judith Ann Hosmer I 7 Drexel Street Worcester ’Judy . . . souiful eyes . . . talented pianist and organist . . . soft-spoken . . . Tech fan . . . variety of talents hidden under gentle, reserved quality . . . important member of Glee Club. Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; S.C.A. I, 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; Acorn 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4; Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4. 29 Thomas Winslow Jackson 24 Vinton Street Melrose Tom . . . aplomb . . . conversant . . . adept leader . . . accomplished actor and vocalist . . . class loyalty . . . great creative writing ability . . . puissant worker . . . untiring helper . . . des- tined for a top position in the field of his choice. Newman Club 3; M.A.A., Board Member I; Glee Club I, Trees. 2, Vice-President 3, 4; Dramatic Club I; Acorn Staff 2, 3, 4; Co-Chairman of the Yearbook; Student Council 2, Sec. 3, Treas. 4; Delegate to N.Y. Conference I ; Kappa Delta Pi 3, Treas. 4. Francis Paul Jankowski 6 Alpine Street Worcester Frank . . . tall, lean, and crew-cut . . . penetrat- ing witticisms . . . proclivity for asking questions . . . expert polka dancer . . . pleasant expression . . . friendliness toward everyone. Music Appreciation Club I; M.A.A.; Geography Club 3, 4; Newman Club I, 2, 3, 4. 30 Richard Ernest Johnson Reservoir Street Holden Contagious smile . . . shy and reticent . . . class mathematician and scientist . . . liking for duck- hunting and camping out . . . nature boy at heart . . . serene . . . reflective. Newman Club I; Geography Club 2, 3; M.A.A. Robert Bruce Johnson 9 Winchester Avenue Worcester B.J. . . . Unavailable Romeo of the Senior class . . . the basketball player with the bashful blush . . . Soo ' s partner in crime . . . one of our best- dressed classmates . . . mild-mannered and easy- going . . . subtle sense of humor. M.A.A. Basketball I, 2, 3, Co-captain 4; Baseball I, 2. 31 Richard Earl Juneau 208 Park Avenue Worcester Level-headed . . . custom-sized for a basketball court . . . Long live the National Guard! . . . . possessor of dry humor . . . always willing to try . . . our greatest contribution from the back row. Newman Club I, 2; I.R.C. 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4; M.A.A. Sooren William Kachadoorian I 16 June Street Worcester Soo . . . paradoxical personality . . . serious de- meanor yet a master of humor . . . antidote for dull days . . . hard worker . . . whiz on the diamond . . . casual . . . neatly-pressed clothes? — see Soo . . . our choice for man about-town . S.C.A. I, 2; M.A.A. I, 2, Vice-President 3, President 4; Baseball I, 2, 3, 4. 32 John Michael Kellett 43 Pleasant Street Milford Proficient chemist . . . discerning . . . reliable assistant . . . hard-working . . . quiet . . . noble- minded . . . frank . . . straightforward . . . objective thinker . . . cogent reasoning ability. M.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4. I mm § r 1 ! ' 9 •••• i J Robert Patrick Kelliher 14 Church Street Millbury Chuck . . . Korean vet . . . artistic . . . serious- minded . . . proud daddy . . . Everyone should be married. . . . Mother Goose enthusiast . . . What would he do without Phyllis? . . . neat dresser . . . shutter-bug. I.R.C. I; M.A.A.; Newman Club I. 33 Jane Beverly Kelly 8 Elm Street North Grafton Omnipresent qualities of sweetness, amiability, en- thusiasm, and dependability . . . capable social chairman . . . flashing blue eyes . . . Always room for a few more in the car! . . . first mem- ber of the diamond class . . . the Hong Fong . . . sentimental and winning. Class Social Chairman I, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4: F.T.A. 3, 4; Geography Club 4; S.C.A. 2, Vice-President 3, Presi- dent 4; W.A.A.; Prom Attendant 2, 3; A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4. Christine Dorothy Kimbar 25 Arlington Street Worcester Chris . . . the girl with the most fascinating blush . . . ready humor to master any situation . . . loyal member of the Glee Club . . . gloom- dispeller . . . Dramatic Club performer . . . positive addition to any group. Newman Club I, 3; Geography Club 3, 4; W.A.A.: F.T.A. 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 4; Glee Club I, 2, 3, President 4. 34 Vivian Ida Kitchings 24 Ormond Street Worcester Tranquil . . . subtle humor . . . appreciative . . . avid coffee-drinker . . . good taste . . . Variety is the spice of life. . . . soft-spoken . . . capable and cooperative. S.C.A. 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4. Norma Carole Lalone 60 Green Street Worcester Discerning . . . zealous . . . Vive la France! . . . I know a good place to eat. . . . impeccable . . . Friday night movies . . . perfectionist . . . creative ability . . . talented bell-ringer . . . proud aunt. French Club I, 2,; F.T.A. 3, 4; W.A.A.; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Kappa Delta Pi 4. 35 SENIOR 36 AYS 37 Worcester Richard Melville Lane 342 June Street Senior representative on the W.S.T.C. basketball team . . . staunch supporter of the radish squads ' . . . sharp at cards . . . ever ready for muster’ . . . Captain Gallant. Newman Club 2, 3; Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; M.A.A. Jean Michael Laverty 5 Berkmans Street Worcester Composed and likable . . . athletic prowess . . . Washington . . . Look befoie you hop. . . . summer vacations . . . wry sense of humor . . . good sporf . . . direct approach to life. Glee Club 3, 4; W.A.A. F.T.A. 4; I.R.C. I; Geography Club 4: Debating Club 3. 4. 38 Beverly Lefkov 831 Pleasant Street Worcester Bev . . . impish grin of delight . . . ebony hair . . . avid believer in providing for individual dif- ferences ' . . . willing contributor of that black buggy for all events . . . community-minded. Glee Club 3; A.C.E. I, 2, 3; F.T.A. 3; W.A.A. Helen Lois Levin 25 Ormond Street Worcester Always immaculate . . . extraordinary talent for handwork . . . frequent club officer . . . recent jewel receiver . . . alert, wide-awake appearance . . . Queen of Freshman Prom . . . refreshing man- ner . . . dependable. Yearbook Art Co-Chairman; S.C.A. I, Sec. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club Sec. 2, 3, 4; Geography Club Vice-President 3, 4; A.C.E. 1,2; Kappa Delta Pi 4. 39 Marjorie Ann Lewis 67 Oread Street Worcester Margie . . . appealing wide-eyed look . . . en- compassing warmth and friendliness . . . under- standing . . . rarely seen without Tom ... al- ways ready for fun and laughter . . . many, many friends . . . cheerfully cooperative. Newman Club 3; Literary Club 3, 4; A.C.E. I, 2; W.A.A. Janet Elizabeth Lindberg 34 Fraternal Avenue Worcester Jan . . . stately blond . . . well-dressed . . . casual . . . sincere . . . famous for those unex- pected witticisms, always at the right moment . . . sportsminded ... a natural in Art . . . poise, style, refinement . . . full of fun, so fun to be with. Glee Club I, 2; Literary Club 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4; W.A.A. I, 2, 3, Board Member, 4. 40 Edward Henry Lucier 33 Hackfeld Road Worcester Ed . . . indispensable class member . . . winning humor . . . Carol . . . propensity for accepting dares . . . butch hair-cut and collegiate clothes . . . ready grin and friendly manner. Newman Club 4; M.A.A.; Baseball 2; Class Will Co-Chairman. W.A.A.; Literary Club 3, 4; A.C.E. Claire Marie Lynch I Aster Place Worcester Merriment exemplified . . . contagious laugh . . . willing polka partner . . . faithful crusader . . . Main-South Club member . . . engaging conver- sationalist . . . clever repartee . . . Better late than never! . . . multitudinous friends. W.A.A.; Literary Club 3, 4; A.C.E. 41 Louise Janice Mac Phee I I Bur-man Avenue Worcester Alert and self-possessed . . . variety of attractive hair styles . . . zealous club member . . . There ' s no place like Maine! . . . talented soprano . . . cooperative worker in many endeavors. Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4; S.C.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Music Appreciation 2. Francis Xavier Mahoney 220 Main Street Oxford Genial . . . modern Mark Twain . . . tweedy sport coats . . . King of our tape-recorders . . . Zook . . . determination . . . pertinent criticisms, dry witticisms . . . intelligent . . . Mr. Joe College of W.S.T.C. Geography Club 2; F.T.A. 3, 4; I.R.C. I, 3, 4. 42 Gerald Michael Maloney 35 Orient Street Worcester Jerry . . . amiable witticisms . . . trim app ear- ance .... strong opinions . . . seeker of know- ledge . . . master of free speech . . If not, why not? . . . calm and reliable. Debating Club I, Vice-President 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Dramatic Club Play 2; M.A.A. Armen Manuelian 22 Indian Lake Parkway Worcester Cosmopolitan class member . . . much sought-after for advice . . . fondness for music, Shish-Ka-Bob, and Julie . . . authority on South American dances . . . instigator of many stimulating dis- cussions in the cafeteria . . . unfailing courtesy. Music Appreciation Club 2; M.A.A. 43 Marshall Edward Martin 33 Stoneland Road Worcester ' Marsh . . . engaging smile . . . good-natured outlook on life . . . seldom worried . . . familiar face in fhe cafeteria . . . unusual commentaries on any subject . . . declared bachelor. Dramatic Club 2; M.A.A.; Newman Club 3; Debating Club 2. Newman Club I, 2; M.A.A.; Geography Club 4; F.T.A. 4. Neil August Martin Common Street Brookfield Our mischievous cherub . . . arch-enemy of Burton and McKee . . . enthusiastic sportsman . . . charter commuter . . . frequenter of the library ... in- vigorative class member . . . infectious laughter. Newman Club I, 2, 4: M.A.A.; Geography Club 4; F.T.A. 4. 44 Norine Marie Mattimore 10 Montrose Street Worcester Remarkable intelligence . . . attentive . . . seeker of great knowledge . . . auspicious future . . . benevolent . . . calm, pleasing, and well-mannered . . . rational thinker . . . complaisant . . . stable . . . virtuous in everything she does. Newman Club I, 2, 3, 4; W.A.A. I, 2. 3, 4; Literary Club I, Treas. 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Society 2; Kappa Delta Pi 3, Vice-President 4. Virginia Leah Melfsky 2 i 2 Henchman Street Worcester ' Cookie ' ' . . . sweet . . . petite . . . pixie hair-do . . . understanding . . . man-hater?? . . . loves children and doctors . . . dislikes insincerity and conceit . . . perspicacious . . . never rushes into anything. Newman Club I; W.A.A. ; Literary Club 3,4. 45 Edmund Thomas McGovern Singletary Avenue Sutton Tube . . . most elegant bachelor in our class . . . Sutton ' s favorite son . . . myriad of freckles . . . imperturbable manner . . . avid sporis en- thusiast . . . usually seen in a pink Ford. Baseball I, 2, 3, 4; Basketball I, 2, 3, Co-captain 4; M.A.A. M.A.A.; Geography Club 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4. Frank Allen Moffat 17 Wrentham Road Worcester Navy ' s gift to S.T.C. . . . frequent visitor to the Granite State . . . easily recognizable laugh . . . always present when needed . . . staunch supporter of Vernon Drug Company . . . flashing smile and ready comments. Glee Club I, 2; M.A.A. 46 Ellen Grace Moran 26 Coolidge Road Worcester Nellie ' 1 . . . clothes from the pages of Vogue . . . willowy ... air of sophistication . . . the gal with Oldsmobile . . . carefree . . . roguish gleam in her eyes . . . friendly . . . likable manner. LH era ry Club 3, 4; Newman Club 4; W.A.A. Joan Teresa Moran 216 Main Street Clinton Twinkle in her irresistible eyes . . . Clinton stage coach . . . personality plus . . . unpredictable . . . infectious giggle . . . full of questions . . . facetious remarks . . . fun-loving nature. F.T.A. 3, 4; A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; W.A.A. ; Newman Club I. 47 Worcester Mary Claire Moynihan 2 Mt. Hope Terrace Expressive eyes . . . unassuming quietness of man- ner . . . frequent occupant and singer of the lounge . . . perceptive sense of humor . . . lady-like de- meanor . . . variety of interests . . . sociable, pleasant company. Glee Club I; Newman Club I; Geography Club 2; Literary Club 3, 4; A.C.E. I, W.A.A. Edward Joseph Nealon 25 Grove St reet Milford Considerate . . . methodical . . . benevolent . . . a perfect gentleman . . . dislike for unjust ac- cusations . . . assiduous . . . persevering . . . ad- vocate of 9:30 A.M. coffee breaks . . . taste for good cigars. M.A.A.; Geography Club 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4. 48 Frances Theresa Noonan 21 Euclid Avenue Worcester Frannie . . . the school ' s most ardent Harvard fan . . . cordial disposition . . . trim and unruffled . . . discriminating taste . . . penchant for dark tones . . . seldom seen without Joann and Mary. Newman Club I ; Literary Club 3, Social Chairman 4; A.C.E. 2, 3, 4; W.A.A.; Glee Club I ; Junior Prom Attendant. Julio Francis Nozzolillo 47 Shelby Street Worcester Jules’’ . . . terpsichorean extraordinaire . . . col- legiate dresser . . . easy-going . . . witty . . . affable . . . always on hand for everything. Geography Club 2, Vice-President 3, President 4; Newman Club I ; M.A.A. Board Member 3. 49 James John O ' Brien 2 Clough Terrace Worcester Efficient money-handler . . . O B ' 1 . . . guardian of our Vets . . . aggrandizer of our class treasury . . . genial manner . . . mayor of W.S.T.C. . . . cordial . . . qualified tennis partner . . . elusive bachelor. Newman Club I, Treas. 2, Vice-President 3, President 4; M.A.A.; Class Treasurer 3. 4; Audio-Visual Aids Association 2; Science Club 4; Adve.tising Committee tor the Yearbook Carol Ann O ' Keefe 8 Reed Street Worcester Mickie . . . collegiate-looking . . . decided in- terest in clothes and college men . . . week-end jaunts to historical places such as West Point and Harvard . . . unique sense of humor. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 4; Newman Club I, 3; Acorn 3, 4; Debating Club 4; I.R.C. 4; W.A.A.; A.C.E. 1,2, 3, Board Member 4. 50 SWIM MEET ON FRIDAY iris Age ages 13 and 14; Sandy Gauthier, who’ll lips are bid for the 200-yard freestyle, ages 15 orcester and 16, and Nancy Cummings out- to make standing 12-year-old Swimmer who will scoring try for the breaststroke and relay om left, events. The first two are members of will be pianist. Patricia Ann O ' Leary I Maywood Place Worcester Pat . . . glowing eyes and mellow voice . . . lustrous hair . . . everybody ' s friend ... a leader in Main-South ' s social activities . . . notable com- posure and tolerance . . . strong interest in Indian customs . . . gracious in any situation. Newman Club I; French Club I, 2: W.A.A.; Literary Club 4. Ewald Thure Olofson 113 Winfield Street Worcester Ole . . . horn-rimmed glasses and crew-cut . . . deep resonant voice . . . ready smile . . . co-editor of year book . . . F.T.A. president . . . popular nom- inee in elections . . . imperturbable. Glee Club 2, 3, President 4; F.T.A. President 3, 4; Yearbook Co-Editor; M.A.A. 51 Irene Mary Orciuch 50 Elm Street Auburn Orch . . . tall with real grace . . . attractive dresser . . . glowing advertisement for country life . . . active rooter for the University of Massachu- setts basketball team . . . well-blended mixture of brains, beauty, and talent. A.C.E. 1 , 2, 3 Board Member, 4; Literary Club 3, 4; F.T.A. 3: W.A.A. Newman Club I, 2, 3, 4: Queen ' s Court 2: Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4. Patricia Ann Pearsall Conlin 585 Henshaw Street Rochdale Pat . . . tall and striking . . . popular substitute teacher . . . vivacious smile . . . Charles ' 1 ... in- vigorating, honest opinions . . . sartorial splendor . . . receptive mind . . . popular Queen ' s Court attendant. W.A.A. ; Literary Club I, 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. I; Queen ' s Court I, 3. 52 Robert John Perry 41 Constitution Avenue Worcester Bob ' ' . . . cool and reserved red-head . . . sports- minded . . . subtle humor beneath unperturbed exterior . . . pork-pie hat . . . Jeanne ... Ivy League neatness . . . original comments. M.A.A.; Baseball I ; Basketball Manager 2, 3, 4. Phyllis Polumbo Peirce 58 Frederick Street North Adams Understanding and considerate nature . . . clear thinker . . . card fiend . . . music-lover . . . beauti- ful eyes . . . artistic inclinations . . . honest opin- ions . . . self-sufficiency. Newman Club I, 2; A.C.E. I, 2; W.A.A. 53 Cynthia Sandra Ponty 129 June Street Worcester ’Cindy . . . expert impersonator . . . animated pe sonality . . . class live-wire . . . well-appreciated . . . spontaneous wit . . . popular pianist . . . Eddy . . . active and indispensable participant in all activities. A.C.E. I; Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Acoi n 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club I: W.A.A.: F.T.A. 3, 4; Co-Chairman for Class Will. Mary Catherine Powers 15 Victor Avenue Worcester Exuberant spirit . . . constant involvement in some activity . . . resilient personality . . . popular prom- goer . . . weighted third finger, left hand . . . artistic raconteur of children ' s tales . . . Of course! F.T.A. 3, 4; A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club I, 2; W.A.A. 54 . Ellen Marie P utkisto Main Street Rutland Sunny disposition . . . Rutland commuter . . . loyalty and friendliness combined . . . Boston socials . . . energetic and industrious . . . outstanding athletic achievement . . . efficient, pleasant hand- ling of any problem ... an authority on dancing. A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; S.C.A. I, 2, 3, 4: F.T.A. 4; W.A.A. Board Member 2. Jean Carol Remse 331 South Quinsigamond Avenue Worcester Jeannie . . . Class Secretary . . . lovely blonde tresses . . . twinkling eyes . . . petite . . . magnetic personality . . . smart stylist . . . ' Ralph . . . energetic and lovable member of our class. W.A.A. ; A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 3 Sec. 4; Class Sec. I, 2, 3, 4; Kappa Delta Pi; Class Historian 4. 55 Eleanor Bernadette Riordan 17 Blanche Street Worcester Ell . . . one of the best-liked girls in our class . . . attractive golden locks . . . vivacious and fun- loving . . . talented artist . . devotee of New Hampshire . . . friendly composure. Debating Club I; Literary Club 2, Sec. 3, 4; W.A.A.; A.C.E. 2, 3, 4; Newman Club I, 2, 3; F.T.A. 3, 4; Kappa Delta Pi. LL-L Joann Marylee Ryan 105 Winifred Avenue Worcester Jo . . . blonde pageboy . . . sporty clothes . . . bracelets . . . artistic handwriting ... a regular 11 of the lounge . . . Have you seen — ?? ' . . . seldom hurried or disturbed . . . amazing amount of information about varied college activities. Newman Club I; A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 2, 3, 4; Geography Club 3; W.A.A. 56 Lorraine Beverly Saben 86 Locust Avenue Worcester Natural perceptive manner . . . spontaneous laugh . . . refined sense of humor ... a favorite of little children . . . expert cook . . . open-minded . . . lucid thinker . . . affinity for long walks and Hi-Fi . . . a friend of inestimable value. A.C.E. I, 2, 3, 4; S.C.A. I, 2, 3, 4; W.A.A.; Visual Aids Club 3, 4. Corinne Frances Shea 43 Richards Street Worcester Bright eyes and friendly smile . . . sensitive and sincere awareness of people and life . . . avid in- terest in music, dancing, and writing . . . tennis, anyone? . . . scholastic achievement . . . pianist in popular vein . . . imaginative and artistic soft satire . . . capacity for understanding and con- sideration. Newman Club I, 2, 3; A.C.E. I, 2, 3; Literary Club 2; F.T.A. 4; Acorn I, 2, 3, 4; W.A.A., Board Member I; Co-Chairman Yearbook Literary Committee; Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4. 57 Hazel Marilyn Sher 426 Chandler Street Worcester Dynamic . . . striking appearance and personality . . . flair for wearing clothes well . . . world trav- eler . . . poised and captivating in any role, from lecturer to Queen ' s Court Attendant . . . mag- netic conversationalist . . . commendable individu- ality. Class Marshal I, 2, 3, 4; Literary Club 3, 4; Debating Society Vice-President 2, 3; F.T.A. 4; W.A.A.; Yearbook Business Chairman. Robert Bernard Sigda 19 Foch Street South Hadley Falls A natural charm that wears well . . . one of our class mathematicians . . . Arthur Murray . . . vari- ety of interests . . . analytical criticisms of Shake- speare . . . fondness for parties. Newman Club I, 2, 3, 4; M.A.A.; Yearbook Business Staff. 58 Worcester Mary Anna Staniszewki I 3 Winthrop Street Epitome of prettiness, truth, and sincerity . . . Maina to her intimates . . . Alliance College transfer . . . our secondary blue-eyed blonde . . . great pride in Poland, her birthland . . . loqua- cious. Newman Club 3; W.A.A.; A.C.E. 2; Acorn Staff 4. George Edward Stewart 1 0 Fairmont Avenue Worcester Debonair . . . extremely likable . . . wide grin for everyone . . . witty remarks . . . nonchalant . . . hea rty laugh . . . born diplomat. F.T.A. 3, Treasurer 4; M.A.A. 59 Francis Joseph Sullivan 10 Bedford Avenue Worcester One of our more reserved, confident, Senior Sec- ondaries . . . always self-assured ... a stranger to some of us . . . true and loyal friend to the more fortunate ... a sincere and real person . . . enter- prising . . . refined. Newman Club I ; M.A.A. 60 Elizabeth Teresa Thompson 8 Van Winkle Street Dorchester ’’Beth . . . soft, melodious voice . . . integrity and humility . . . appreciation of the subtle things in life . . . compassionate and feminine . . . warm- ing smile . . . Well . . . artistic inclinations. Newman Club I; A.C.E. I; W.A.A.; Literary Club 2, Social Chairman 3; Kappa Delta Pi 4. Edith Mary Thursby 63 Holden Street Worcester Edie . . . perfect size nine . . . pervading good- ness and sincerity . . . authority on Baltimore and Tech . . . Joe . . . thoughtful . . . impish smile and sense of humor . . . the perfect lady always . . . lasting impressions of outstanding character. A.C.E. I, 2. 3, 4; Llteraty Club 2; S.C.A. I, 2, 3, 4; W.A.A.: F.T.A. 3, 4; Kappa Delta Pi 3, 4; Audio Visual Aids Asso- ciation 3, 4. 61 Claire Paula Tierney 45 Chapel Street Cherry Valley Charming songbird of the class . . . pretty auburn hair, but even-tempered . . . essence of refinement . . . sensitive bee-detector . . . choice diction . . . poised appearance. Glee Club I, Recording Seoetary 2, 3, 4; Music Apprecia- tion Club I, 2; A.C.E. 3; W.A.A.; Newman Club 2, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4. David John Tobin 29 Lakewood Street Worcester Tob . . . unlimited popularity . . . ’ gee . . . big tease . . . tall . . . always smiling . . . life ' s a pleasure . . . noted for performances in assembly . . . affectionate blush . . . trips to Auburn . . . school spi r iter . . . sports eithusiast . . . always working for the class How about some volunteers? ' ' Newman Club I, 3; I.R.C. 3, Steering Com. 4; M.A.A.; F.T.A. 3, Treas. 4; Class Prophet for Yearbook. 62 Francis Thomas Tracy 14 Allen Street Worcester Trac . . . habitually late . . . Wha-da-ya- mean? . . . Houdini on the basketball court . . . What ' s the story? . . . glowing smile . . . craving for select literature . . . corner-of-the- eye look for les filles . . . LP record collector . . . artful humor. Newman Club I, 2; M.A.A. Mary Patricia Walsh 427 Pleasant Street Worcester Laughing gentian-colored eyes . . . appealing per- sonality . . . contagious joviality . . . deep mind and light heart ... a favorite friend . . . fine col- lection of collegiate tunes . . . leader of all song- fests . . . Fruitlands, anyone? Newman Club I, 2, 3, 4; A.C.E. 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4; Literary Club 2, President 3, 4; Delegate to New York Conference 3; Kappa Delta Pi. 63 Frank Lambert Warren 3 Irene Street Worcester Zip ' 1 to the boys . . . one of our Vets . . . disciple of Allport . . . avid reader of Skinner . . . equable nature . . . composed . . . until this year, our most eligible bachelor. M.A.A.; F.T.A. 3, 4; Newman Club I. Esther Bess Weinreb 15 Ames Street Worcester Admirable pianist . . . center of many lounge sessions . . . strong perseverance . . . tenacity of purpose . . . ready volunteer . . . justifiable pride in her two children. Acorn 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4; A.C.E. 2; W.A.A. 64 Robert Hugh Witt 57 Sylvan Street Worcester Bob 1 ' . . . quiet . . . What ' s the story? . . . classic features . . . yeh ... an eye for the girls . . . always willing to help . . . everyone ' s friend . . . sports lover . . . pleasant appearance. Newman Club I; M.A.A.; Audio-Visual Aids Association 3; F.T.A. 3, 4. Paul Martin Zaido 16 Pomona Road Worcester Zeke . . . tall . . . reserved . . . appreciative . . . ingenious . . . genuine shyness . . . repugnance for snobbishness and cheating at cards ... af- flatus for basketball . . . firm in his convictions. Newman Club 3; M.A.A.; Geography Club 4; Basketball I, 2, 3,4; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4. 65 ■■fr - 5. ' ■L m VBMB m|| j fW yk jjDNri jnSKIf ■iHj |§l|§f X a g if ICISTf K AIRPOPTi Golf Ran6 ' PARTIES IT fll CLASS HISTORY The Worcester Telegram for Monday, September 14, 1953, recorded the fact that another freshman class registered at Worcester State Teachers College. This was our class! Orientation was a period of meeting new classmates, memorizing our schedules, and losing our way en route to classrooms; but it wasn ' t too long before these problems faded and much more serious ones arose. Among these were complaints of the burden of study, difficulty in focusing a microscope or in perfecting the cutting of alphabet letters, not to mention worries entailed by weekly quizzes and finals. We held our first formal meeting the last week in September. Nominations for class officers were accepted, and voting took place shortly afterwards. We elected Donald Horan, president; Claire Cavanaugh, vice-president; Helen Levin, secretary; Paul Lekstrom, treasurer; and Jane Kelly, social chairman. Two representatives, Jacqueline Lyons and Donald Fancy, were chosen to the Student Council. Other representatives and their assignments were: Donald Fancy to the Swampscott Con- ference; Thomas Jackson to the New York Conference; Corinne Shea and Patricia Gibbons to the Women ' s Athletic Association; and Thomas Jackson and Donald Cousineau to the Men ' s Athletic Association. We worked hard that first semester and thoroughly appreciated the rest and peace of the Christmas holidays. We returned from our vacation refreshed, and then finals rushed at us. Most of us probably remember these particular finals because they were our first in college. Black coffee, sleepless nights, and cramming should ring some familiar bells. Finally it was over, and we waited anxiously and apprehensively for those first marks. On the lighter and more enjoyable side, school dances, parties, and picnics filled many a day or evening. With a sureness of choice, we selected Marianne Conroy as our candidate for queen of the annual Winter Carnival Ball. We were proud and happy when she was chosen. Early in February, preparations for the big social event, the Freshman Prom, used many of our leisure moments. The motif for this event was a Valentine theme, and the dance was appropriately called a Cupid ' s Corner . Helen Levin was chosen queen, and her attendants were Anne Davis and Virginia Russell. Our next task was the election of permanent officers who were to carry us through our freshman year. They were Donald Horan, president; Claire Cavanaugh, vice- president; Jean Remse, secretary; Joseph McGuire, treasurer; and Jane Kelly, social chairman. Thomas Jackson and Jacqueline Lyons were chosen representatives to the Student Council. We elected Mr. Eager as our class adviser, and he willingly ac- cepted the task of solving our problems and resolving our grievances. Maytime brought the Sophomore Prom and all its glitter. Nancy Dodge and Patricia Pearsall were our attendants for the Queen ' s Court. During the lazy days of spring, while we ate our lunches on the lawn or by the windows outside the cafeteria, our thoughts drifted toward the approaching fun of summertime. Vacation time be- came all the more alluring and rewarding in view of the seven term papers that still remained a threat to the completion of the year. 68 Very soon finals were a thing of the past. June 4th, Class Day, dawned bright and sunny. Excitement reached a high point when the underclassmen, dressed in their pretty pastels and Sunday best, marched across the lawn followed by the stately seniors. As we freshmen followed George Ford and Hazel Sher, our class marshals, Miss Stafford assured us of perfect step by the tapping of her rhythm stick. We closed our freshman year with a very successful outing at the Yellow Barn. We had made it; we were no longer low men on the totem pole, but full-fledged sophomores. We were a little wiser, a little older, but more important to us, we were sophomores. Tanned and rested, we returned to school in September. Our class officers in- cluded Donald Horan, president; Claire Cavanaugh, vice-president; Jean Remse, secretary; Donald Fancy, treasurer; and Jane Kelly, social chairman. Thomas Foley and Edmund McGovern were our representatives of M.A.A., and Ellen Putkisto and Joan Eagan were our representatives of W.A.A. Thomas Jackson and Arthur Del- Prete were our Student Council representatives. Our delegate to the Swampscott Conference was Paul McCarthy, and our choice for the New York Conference was George Ford. Many of our classmates had not returned; although our group was smaller than it had been, it nevertheless became a more active element in the college life. No longer just a group of students, individual personalities began to stand out and be recognized as we joined in extracurricular activities. Our welcome dance to the freshmen was the result of careful planning and co- operative effort, for we wished to make it as fine an event as the one which had been given in our honor. It was highly successful, judging from the size of the crowd that attended. Visits to the library were more frequent for us as sophomores. History was a struggle and physics a battle, both of which we succeeded in surmounting. Our extra dance, The Holiday Hop , reflected the joyous holiday spirit. We appreciated the two weeks of the Christmas vacation, for we had to catch up on unfinished work. Another important event of the holiday season was the Winter Carnival weekend. To our dismay, the weather was warm and the snow was scarce. Nevertheless, everyone had a wonderful time. By the way, Nancy Dodge was our choice for queen this year. Studying regions of the United States, improving our handwriting, and listening to Beethoven ' s Fifth are just a few of the memories left to us of our second-semester sophomore year. The highlight of our social calendar this year was the Sophomore Prom, which we called A Roman Holiday . Working long hours, class members contributed their talents whole-heartedly. When we finished, the gym was transformed. A fountain bubbled in a small rock garden set in the middle of the dance floor, which was ringed by intimate tables. Stately columns and graceful ferns contributed to an au- thentic Roman atmosphere. Irene Orciuch and Jane Kelly were our attendants for the Queen ' s Court. 69 Before leaving school in June, we had to state our preference for elementary or secondary education. The halls resounded with that frequently-repeated question, Are you going elementary or secondary? With this decision out of the way, we left for a summer of fun and relaxation. We had arrived at the halfway mark! Jaunty Juniors returned to the college in the fall of 1955. Election time had come again, and we chose Donald Horan, president; Claire Cavanaugh, vice-presi- dent; Jean Remse, secretary; James O ' Brien, treasurer; and Jane Kelly, social chair- man. Arthur Del Prete and Thomas Jackson were again our representatives to the Student Council. Janet Lindberg and Eva Celularo were our representatives of W.A.A., and Julio Nozzolillo and Thomas Foley were our representatives of M.A.A. We sent Paul Davis to the Swampscott Conference and Mary Walsh to the New York Conference. That fall we ordered our class rings and waited patiently for the day they would arrive. We received them just before the Christmas holidays, and all hands were conspicuously on display for weeks to come. November 18th was the date of our Junior Prom, which we called Fall Fantasy Songs, posters, and skits advertised the dance. Many class members appeared the night before with yards of multi-colored cheesecloth to help decorate the gym. Nancy Kane was a beautiful queen, and her charming attendants were Patricia Pearsall and Jane De Falco. This month, November, is remembered for another big event: the first day the elementaries taught. In order that many teachers of the city and towns could come to the college for a conference, the juniors were sent out to substitute for them. With the thought of facing a real live class and a chance to put our theories into practice, we set out bravery. We may have looked calm, but inwardly we trembled. At the end of the day, we were very tired but satisfied with our first taste of actual teaching. Academically, both the elementary and the secondary students received pro- fessional courses this year. We all remember the formula: arouse the child ' s behavior. Carma was a password. Terms which seemed strange at first quickly became part of our speaking vocabulary. In February, the elementaries went out to apprentice while the secondaries re- mained at the college to continue their studies. If the common complaint in the past had been too many or too long assignments, it was now lesson plans, Lessons Plans, and more LESSON PLANS. That planning, however, saved many of our beginning lessons from disaster. Our candidate for queen at the Winter Carnival was Jane Kelly. Hazel Sher and Frances Noonan were our representatives for the Queen ' s Court at the Sophomore Prom. In the spring we chose our yearbook staff and elected Ewald Olofson and Thomas Jackson co-editors. The committees began to get their material organized, knowing how much work is involved in the preparation of such a book. 70 Another June and another Class Day exercise! This time we watched and listened more carefully, for we were thinking of the day in 1957 when it would be our turn to be the participating class. Suntanned and ambitious, we returned as superior seniors. The college was at last ours to rule. We showed our faith in our class officers by electing them for an- other year. Arthur Del Prete was the president of the Student Council with Thomas Jackson and George Ford as our class representatives. We sent Ewald Olofson to the Swampscott Conference and Julio Nozzolillo to the New York Conference. Repre- sentatives to M.A.A., of which Sooren Kachadoorian was president, were Thomas Foley and Julio Nozzolillo. Joan Eagan was president of the W.A.A. assisted by Janet Lindberg and Eva Celularo, who represented our class. Thursday afternoon, October 4, 1956! Excitement prevailed as we put on our caps and gowns for the first time, for this was our Senior Day. Filled with pride, we marched triumphantly into the auditorium. With mingled thoughts of our past and present and ambitious hopes for fhe future, we walked across the stage to receive our caps from Mr. Eager. In a serious mood, we realized now thaf in a short time we would leave the college where we had received so much help and guidance. After the assembly, hearts became lighter, for we were honored at a tea. Senior year! The time for class pictures, seats in the balcony, payment of ac- cumulated class dues, applications, interviews, and contracts. The elementaries be- came keenly aware of nature during the completion of flower, insect, and leaf col- lections. The secondaries finally found out what lesson plans were. The events which took place that spring have become important memories to us now. The Sophomore Prom was a gala affair given in our honor. As seniors it was our last dance at the school. The other memorable event was our March trip to New York to attend the Eastern States Conference. It proved to be an enjoyable class trip for fhe seniors! Before we realized it, that long-awaited week had come. It included Baccalaureate, the Senior Prom, Class Day, and Graduation. Throughout all these activities, we con- stantly thought of all those — the faculty, parents, and friends — who, with their help and inspiration, had made this attainment possible. Until now, we have been a group working, sharing, and planning together. Now we are individuals each going his own way. We shall find new interests and form new associations, but we will remember all the pleasurable times at S.T.C. along with the work and worry which were a necessary part of our education. We will ' remember all our friends, whom we could not have met at any other school. As we leave our college for the last time, two lines of our college hymn ring true: The wide green earth is ours to roam. Thy light, thy flaming light will glow. Jean Remse Donald Horan Eleanor Riordan 71 DO YOU 72 REMEMBER . . . the major significance” . . . By and large” . . . To be sure” . . . Time passes and the work remains” . . . Holes with walls punched in them” . . . Interesting, isn ' t it”? . . . So on and so forth” . . . those fixed, fast, frozen re lationships” . . . That ' s one of the many things I don ' t know” . . . saleable skills” . . . the dynamic organization within the individual” . . . List” . . . All veterans — Room 13” . . . meeting of the steering committee” . . . Loser-tie” . . . inculcated” . . . out-group . . . Blackboard Jumble” . . . ' the seven cardinal principles” . . . peneplain Atwood” . . . ' Shall we say” . . . volunteers” . . . bring your scissors” . . . Vasco da Gamma ' s voyage” . . . Burpee ' s 12 counts” . . . 5-0 ' clock A.M. confes- sions” ... I think the class will agree” . . . ”0:900 — on the top deck” . . . Jigger” . . . the great White Father” . . . typical . . . Marine West Coast Cb” . . . tough one to lose” . . . You are so rare to me” . . . individual differences . . . and how the French Foreign Legion is making out in Africa” ... a new sheet in your notes . . . back of the bus” . . . November 3rd.” . . . the Sopho- more-Freshman Welcome dance” . . . Charlie Brooks” . . . Oh, by the way — test tomorrow” . . . the biased sports announcer” . . . Utterly ridiculous” . . . You can stand on your head and they won ' t be motivated” . . . the gravel cat” . . . the green hornet” . . . Former classmates” . . . When man came down from the tree” . . . The Assumption Game” . . . Orientation for Freshman” . . . You’ve gotta like kids” . . . Are you learning something?” . . . Push-ups on his thumbs” . . . Disaster” . . . Too much muchness” . . . Does it speak to you?” . . . Never fear, Soo ' s here” . . . Group Three on Motivation” . . . I’m gonna lay it on the line” . . . Deadline for all year-book write-ups today, tomorrow, next Monday” . . . When are the marks coming out?” . . . Are you going elementary or secondary?” . . . Humility” . . . Battery of tests” . . . The tape recorder . . . Lesson plans . . . Your first days of practice teaching . . . Hymn 109 . . . Pick up your I.D. cards” . . . Sing or get out of assembly” ... To Guy, love Abe . . . Term papers . . . The gravy train . . . May I be pardoned?” . . . Don ' t bid without the ace . . . All people need blood” . . . The lost Hegewi tribe” . . . They didn ' t live in log cabins” . . . Be good to your father and mother” . . . The meeting ' s over . . . You laugh at me” . . . The Yellow Barn . . . The Winter Carnival . . . This is the last time I ' ll speak about it” . . . The Pledge of F.T.A. . . . No write- ups, no pictures in the yearbook” . . . Your room captain . . . Maps for Dr. Shaw . . . The final blast . . . Old Macs . . . Congratulations, Mr. Fancy, on your 100 on the exam” . . . Congratulations Frank Gaffney on the birth . . . Sure I ' ll be glad to write you a letter of recommendation — Henshall ' . . . The staff car . . . The itch . . . Get out of the library” . . . You Secondaries are without a doubt the” . . . Dating in the Rapunni Savannahs . . . Colonel Purdy . . . Which one of the following is the least true?” . . . Lindbergh over Scotland . . . Jungle John” . . . This is a basketball” . . . Class night . . . Graduation. 73 CLASS PROPHECY It was the 14th of September, 1962. I had just returned from a full day of teach- ing at Centerville High. Exhausted though I was, I completed my lesson plans for the following day, then strolled to my library for a relaxing evening of reading. I came across a dust-covered volume that immediately aroused my curiosity. I was delighted to discover it was the yearbook of my undergraduate days at Worcester State Teachers College. Turning the pages, I happily pondered the memorable days spent on that campus and settled back to enjoy the many faces and incidents racing through my mind. . . Suddenly, the room became engulfed by the sweet tones of celestial music. A misty form appeared in the room. I grasped for my breath as I recognized Dave Tobin, a long-time friend at the college. He immediately put me at ease by recounting to me the precarious circumstances that led to this unique state. It seems that in attempting to save his weighted McKee from the depths of Lake Slime where the honorable Mayor James O ' Brien had thrown it, he and McKee never emerged. Enough of me, he said. Arise and come to yonder cloud where we may ob- serve the future and the part our old friends will play in it. As we pushed aside a billowy curtain, the first scene we witnessed was Washing- ton, D.C. At the White House, seated in the President s chair, was a distinguished looking gentleman, Donald Horan, who was being abiy assisted by the first woman vice-president of the United States, Claire Cavanaugh. Gathered at the capitol were many of the important dignitaries of the day. We saw Secretary of State, Arthur, I travel a lot , Del Prete, and his private secretary, the capable Jean Remse. A visiting delegation from the National Education Association included President Ewald Olofson, and vice-president Joe Capalbo among others. The military was also represented in the person of Commanding General Thomas Foley, and Pfc. Richard I ' ll be a corporal someday Juneau of the National Guard. Further repre- senting a major part of the military was Robert Witt, acting chief of the Boy Scouts of America. A component part of the Veterans Administration was also present. Chief among the delegates were Fran De Santis, Bob Kelliher, George Stewart, and Frank Moffat. As our cloud proceeded on its aerial path, we found ourselves over gay Paree. Dancing their way to international fame at the Moulin Rouge were Joann Ryan, Marilyn Stewart, and Rita Sicard. Addressing the French Assembly was Monsieur Premier Jacques Donald Cousineau, the 1,453rd Premier of France; and at his im- mediate right was the distinguished minority leader, Monsieur Francois Quilliam, who has secret designs upon being the 1,454th premier. Sitting in the background, diligently taking notes in French shorthand, was Mademoiselle Elaine Curran. The discussion under debate was the procedure to be followed in dealing with the latest Polish revolt led by Mary Staniszewski and the tactful commander, Beverly Lefkov. 74 Squeezing over the Alps, our cloud suddenly stopped in sunny Italy. We saw Eva Celularo crowned winner in international competition in one of Italy ' s famous road-races. Her yellow and green roadster enabled her to surpass all her previous records on the road. She was crowned by the smiling mayor of Rome, Jules Nozzolillo. Passing over the blue Mediterranean, we stopped in Arabia. Our vision was temporarily impaired by a massive cloud of dust as the Kachadoorian Trucking Company ' s fleet of five-hundred camels sped across the desert in the direction of Mecca. Zooming over the South Sea Islands we caught a glimpse of Joyce Girardin giving dancing lessons to the natives. A sudden strong wind brought us to the North Pole, and alas, there was per- suasive Dick Conley selling sun tan lotion to the Eskimos. As we drifted southward, over in a little mining town in Alaska, we saw Vivian Kitchings leading a group of pupils from one building to another. The Jet Stream quickly carried us to Old New York City which was still bearing a few scars of the invasion of the Spring of 57. Hovering beside the Empire State Building, we were greeted by a New York Times newspaper tossed out of a window by business tycoon, Diamond Fran Tracy. Glancing through this paper, dated June 6, 1977, we recognized many familiar names. First of all, our eyes focused on the book selections, and we immediately scanned the best seller list, where we found, to our great pleasure, Corinne Shea ' s, How to Make a Survival Kit for Practice Teaching , Mary Power ' s descriptive novel of elementary education, I Like Insects , with the sub-title, Bugs about Bugs ; Norine Mattimore ' s How to Study and Like it ; and Joseph Crowley ' s 20 Years of Daredevil Driving . Further observation revealed that Myrtis Hanley wrote The Great American Novel ; and that Esther Weinreb received the Pulitzer Prize for her most recent novel. As we scanned through the editorial section, we were not surprised to note that Mr. Thomas Jackson was editor of the Times . On the sports page, we spied the photos of the two contenders for the heavy- weight championship of the world, Tube McGovern and Jawbreaker Brosnihan. On the allstar basketball team playing at the Garden, we spotted the names of Mr. Basketball , Paul Zaido; Fancy Frank Jankowski; Hooker B. J. Johnson; Rapid Robert Perry; and Flashy Fran Sullivan. All were ably coached by the As- sociated Press ' Coach of the Year, Jerry Dottin. We noticed that the director of women ' s athletics at New York University was Joan Eagan. She had just completed another successful year in that capacity. Ellen Putkisto of Rutland, Mass, swam the English Channel for the third consecutive time . . . without stopping. 75 Noting the New York public school scores, we saw that public 205 had won an- other championship through the visionary guidance of the balding coach, Rex, or Cue-head ' ' Lane. Again, we turned the pages of New York s popular newspaper and focused our attention on the television section. We noticed that the honey-mooners were still popular; the program was the same, but the names have changed. As the proverbial grouch, Ralph Cramdon was played by the ever popular Paul Davis, ably assisted by the conservative Cindy Ponte as Alice; and the program was complete with Ed Norton represented, played realistically by Marshall Martin. The entire program was masterminded by the famous infernationally-known producer, Gerald Maloney. Taking the place of the June Taylor dancers were the Jane De Falco-Vera Eaton dancers. Starring in this lineup were Ellen Moran, Frances Noonan, and Ruth Hall. Featured on the show, as always, were the beautiful and charming Gleason girls; included were Jean the classic look Corey; Janiece such popularity must be de- served Harrington; Kay gay blade Dolan; and Pat and away we go Pearsall. Immediately preceding the honeymooners was the Camel News caravan sponsored by the Soo-Bess Company with John Cameron as news Commentator. The western movies still hold their appeal. The latest star on the scene was Mar- shal Sher of Cook ' s Canyon. On the lighter side, the Mickey Mouse Club featured Ed Lucier as Jimmy , chief of the Mouseketeers , and Bob Sigda, as the ever jovial Roy . In the entertainment section, Don Fancy was holding his own as the top Jazz band leader in the country. Part of his show included the talented Judy Hosmer at the harpsichord. Thrilling thousands at the Met was the very talented Claire Tierney with her usual poise. The Met ' s orchestra was under the inspirational direction of Armen ' Manuelian. Starring at the Paramount in a hit Broadway play was talented Christine Kimbar. The following advertisements were noted in the classified sections: an ad by Dick Johnson ' s Loser Tie Co.; one by Frank Warren advertising for a baby sitting position (He mentioned 20 years experience with the Frank Gaffney Co., another by Jack Henshall ' s pet shop which featured clothing for cats ; Eleanor Riordan ' s and Jean Laverty ' s School for Sweet Speech; and Gail Dillon ' s German Souvenir shop. Dave told me that our time was nearly up on this celestial cruise and that we ' d better hop the next breeze home. Realizing that our survey of old companions was far from complete, Dave proceeded to enlighten me on the status of the following members of the class. He told me that during the social season of 1977, Jane Kelly, America ' s leading hostess, entertained the prominent Irene Orciuch, wealthy and personable heiress; Kathal een Daw, wife of a prominent NBC announcer; Phyllis Pierce and Edith Thursby, both associated with the engineering fields; and Grace Boyle Winters, wife of a rocket test pilot. Also in the social field, Anne Davis was pro- nounced America ' s Best Dressed Woman. New York Society centered around 76 Mrs. Marjorie Lewis Jackson, wife of Time ' s Editor. Mother-of-the-Year Award went to Helen Levin Hill; Teacher-of-the-Year Award was presented to Mary Walsh by the U. S. Federal Committee on Education, represented by Beth Thompson, Carol Lalone, and Chairman of the committee, Ed Nealon. Intellectual dissertations of note during the year were John Kellett ' s Pondering Creation and Barbara Hickey ' s research on Interplanetary Tensions . Both of these had astounded all at Harvard University. Still outlining the volumes at the Library of Congress for their joint doctorates were Barbara Birch and Francis Mahoney. The adventurous Neil Martin, a wilderness scout, blazed unprecedented trails in the backwoods of the Brookfields. Janet Lindberg, following in the footsteps of her great inspiration, had made the first solo flight to the moon. Superintendent of Schools in Springfield, Mass., was Adele Abood. Lorraine Saben was a nationally- syndicated columnist working under the pen name of Louella McPharson. Mickey O’Keefe had the distinction of being the first woman instructor at Holy Cross College. Joan Anderson had won national recognition for her second set of quintuplets. Marlyn Dunn had completed her post-Doctorate work in Education at Columbia Uni- versity. Joan Moran had finally succeeded in establishing a stage coach route between Clinton and Worcester. Plans are under way for motorized transportation in later years. Mary Moynihan, Claire Lynch, and Pat O ' Leary were operating a successful syn- dicate from Wyman ' s Spa, and Louise MacPhee was found fulfilling her duties as a house-mother for one of the fraternities at Worcester Tech; Virginia Cookie Melfsky was leading consultant with the National Biscuit Company. Suddenly, I felt someone shaking me and saying, George, wake up! You ' ve been dreaming again. I opened my eyes and realized my journey into the future was merely a figment of my imagination; but the question came to my mind, Do dreams come true? Dave Tobin George Ford 77 ■ .. „,- j Wjmm : £P Jk, fi i 1 Jj - - - ■ -i r a ? LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT After four years of preparation, we, the Class of 1957, stand ready to conquer or be conquered. Thus, on the brink of a new life, we are certain of but one thing — we are leaving, and we offer this will as a proof of our erstwhile presence. We, the testators, being in dubious possession of our mental faculties, do on behalf of the Senior Class, bequeath the following: To President Sullivan, our esteemed President, we leave our sincere appreciation and heart-felt thanks for his able guidance and kind encouragement throughout our four years. To Doctor Busam, we leave ten thousand alibis, sob stories, and Doctors ' excuses with which we have bothered him since 1953. Eva Celularo leaves her parking space by the tree to any one who can be at school by 8:00 A.M. Carol Lalone leaves her hay fever to Miss Scribner in hopes that she can do something with it. Marshall Martin leaves his dancing ability to any left-footed Junior. Paul Davis leaves eleven gross of exposed photographic plates to a future camera bug. Donald Horan leaves an original tape recording of the Battle of Lexington for use in the new library. Joan Eagan sadly leaves her place in the long gray line outside Doctor Busam ' s door. Marjorie Lewis absolutely refuses to leave Tom Jackson. Joann Ryan leaves a slightly used bottle of Light and Bright to a fair-haired Junior. The following people wish to bequeath valuble items that may be utilized by the underclassmen; George Stewart; his collection of sport coats. Edward Nealon; his great oratorical prowess. Anne Davis; her notes from a lecture in the cafeteria on going steady . Helen Levin; scissors, paste, and scrap materials for K.P. scholars. Jean Corey; her sister i n the Junior Class. Vera Eaton; her ability to Cha-Cha. Joyce Girardin; her rides to parties. Edmund McGovern; his nickname to the Physics lab. Julio Nozzolillo; one slightly stained basketball mask. Arthur Del Prete; his ability to squeeze blood from a stone. Vivian Kitchings; her sneeze to be used for appropriate interruptions. Esther Weinreb; the right for all mothers to go back to college. Adele Abood; her repertoire of corny jokes. Claire Tierney; her Glee Club solos. Phyllis Pierce; the lounge with a sigh. Joan Anderson; a Ford to everyone who doesn ' t have one and should. Jean Laverty; her ability to throw a softball bat to third base after hitting the ball. Janiece Harrington; her undying energy for jitterbugging Robert Sigda; one meatball to the cafeteria. Francis Tracy; one dozen soiled towels, monogrammed Y.M.C.A. for the new gym. 80 David Tobin; a butterfly net for a future assembly skit. Robert Johnson; his dimples to be used in pursuing the fairer sex. Beverly Lefkov; her ability to misspell any word you like. Ewald Olofson; the office of President in the Men ' s Glee Club. Sooren Kachadoorian; one slightly mashed sponge rubber shoulder pad. Gail Dillon leaves her giggle far behind. Judith Hosmer leaves her ability to tinkle a tune to any future pianist. Gerald Maloney leaves his ability to give fatherly talks to Jimmy Horgan, who is the fatherly type. Louise MacPhee leaves her unique hair styles. Patricia O’Leary hates to leave Earl. Mary Walsh leaves a ray of sunshine to be used on cloudy days. Christine Kimbar leaves her theory on not getting a man with a gun. Francis Jankowski leaves his great one hand set shot to be used by future basketball teams. Robert Kelliher wills one slightly used deck of cards to the men ' s lounge. William Brosnihan leaves many band aids to persons afflicted with broken jaws. Donald Fancy leaves the joint jumping. George Ford leaves a rim for all the little spokes in the I.R.C. Richard Johnson leaves one broken slide rule in the Math department. Norine Mattimore leaves a few spare points to any one taking the National Teachers Examination. Richard Lane leaves one bottle of hair restorer. Armen Manuelian leaves a brochure on how to speak Armenian. Mary Moynihan and Frances Noonan leave without learning to be expert at playing bridge Carol Ann O ' Keefe leaves Yale to Kathleen. Mary Staniszewski won’t leave anything — she ' s taking it all with her. Ellen Moran leaves her furs to Miss Stafford ' s dog. Gerald Dottin leaves his keen spirit of sportsmanship. Elaine Curran won ' t leave Don Cousineau for any reason. Hazel Sher, Marilyn Stewart, and Eleanor Riordan leave a deck of cards and four wastepaper baskets for any future Bridge players. Lorraine Saben, Corinne Shea, Edith Thursby, and Grace Winters: the table in the cafeteria where they held long and involved gab sessions. Frank Moffat; his pen pal, Mabel Cynthia Ponty; her ambivert tendencies that indicate extrovert activity for future Mental Hygiene students. Irene Orciuch, Patricia Pearsall, Jean Remse, and Jane Kelly leave their ability to snare a mate to Freshman girls who are concerned. Neil Martin leaves one empty seat on the stagecoach from North Brookfield. Tom Foley leaves one pair of crutches to any aspiring athlete. Myrtis Hanley leaves her secret theory on how to stay tiny. John Henshall leaves his gay spirit lingering in the first floor corridor. Bob Witt leaves his curly locks to a balding Junior. Barbara Birch and Francis Mahoney both leave, but not each other. John Cameron leaves his talent for explaining any and all subjects through the use of Well, the explanation is, so to speak, regarding the use of, etc. 81 Joseph Capalbo leaves his snazzy neckties tor unprofessional underclassmen. Claire Cavanaugh leaves her untiring spirit and her love of life to a down-in-the- dumps Sophomore. Dick Conley leaves an application blank for the club Bachelors of America . Jane De Falco utterly refuses to leave Penny when she goes. Francis DeSantis leaves Ginny to the Junior Class, but only during school hours. Kay Dolan leaves her formula for How to Stay Thin and Like It . Barbara Hickey leaves one slightly-worn scrabble board to an illiterate Freshman. Richard Juneau leaves his shy mannerisms to a Junior Roustabout . John Kellett leaves a few of the underclass girls — without a ride to school. Janet Lindberg and Claire Lynch leave a leaflet on how to join a Bridge game when the table is already filled. Francis Warren takes his famous hair-cut with him, and won ' t even leave the secret of how to remain a blonde indefinitely. Paul Zaido leaves behind a place on the bench at Basketball games. Elizabeth Thompson promises to leave the Junior Class her secret on how to gain the attention of the class by whispering. Francis Sullivan leaves his cheery hello echoing in the halls. Mary Powers leaves a marked-up calendar of the 1956-1957 season because she will no longer need it after graduation. Robert Perry leaves his red hair as a beacon for all those Monday morning late-comers. James O ' Brien leaves his assembly announcements — in Room 13. Joan Moran leaves her comic stories to future psychology students, although she still maintains they were all true. Kathaleen Daw leaves her artistic sole to some frustrated finger-painter. Marlyn Dunn leaves a vacancy in Kappa Delta Pi to an aspiring student. Ruth Hall leaves her prowness in the gym to a would-be athlete. Cookie Melfsky leaves her name, Virginia, because nobody called her by it, and it might have a more functional value if it remains. Eddie Lucier leaves Worcester. And lastly, we, the class of 1957, wish fo pass on to future generations the traditions of our College, with the hope that they will be appreciated and carried on forever. 82 MS- v W illliilt , svai CLASS OF 1958 Having hurdled our first two years to successful preparation for our profession, we approached another obstacle — the decision to teach elementary education or secondary education. This being resolved, we went on to win our right to go our separate ways — Junior elementaries to their professional courses in preparation for practice teaching, and Junior secondaries to their respective content areas. Our final social activity as a united class was the annual Junior Prom. This was a successful affair as all of our social activities have been in the past. We were proud to have Miss Carol Flynn reign as our Queen for a Knight. The second semester found the Junior secondaries facing the professional sub- jects on their own. Two-thirds of the class was teaching in the Worcester County school systems; this was our loss but their gain. We shall remember the wonderful Senior Class, and hope that they will find success as they have helped us to find success with their wise guidance and counseling during the past three years. President: Paul E. Sullivan Vice-President: Carol Roseen Treasurer: Thomas W. McGrain Secretary: Carol Flynn Social Chairmen: Mary Lee, John J. Carey, Jr. Class Adviser: Dr. Walter Busam 84 CLASS OF 1959 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. The semester was barely underway when we found ourselves deep in the pitfalls of geogra- phy, history, and physics. The first event on the social calendar was the Freshman Welcome Dance. The class satire presented during Class Week entitled Agrarian Life was a tremendous success. We had just as much fun preparing for it as the other classes had in seeing it. Our main social contribution of the year, the annual May Prom, was a complete success. The bright decorations and the excitement of crowning a May Queen were high points of the evening. All too soon the year ended, and we found ourselves looking forward both to September 1957, and to our bright new status as Juniors. It is certain that all the members of our class have appreciated the warm as- sistance afforded to us by the present senior class, and we join with others in wishing them the best of luck in their future endeavors. President: Robert E. Dunn Vice-President: Eugene McCarthy Treasurer: Robert Quinlivan Secretary: Frances Gauthier Social Chairman: Jean Jackola Class Adviser: Dr. Joseph A. Shea 85 CLASS OF I960 In Sepember of 1956, one hundred and thirty bewildered Freshmen entered S.T.C. We displayed our unity to the upperclassmen the day we presented our Fresh- man assembl y in the form of a variety show, complete with a chorus line and singers. We felt a part of the college for the first time when the Sophomore Class played host to us at the Welcome Freshmen ' 1 Dance. Our class unity was again displayed at our dance held the first of February. The gym was decorated in blue and silver to portray the theme Moonlight Magic. When June rolled around, we looked back on a year of hard work interspersed with good times. With the final exams over, we left the lowly status of Freshmen be- hind us and eagerly entered the ranks of upperclassmen. We shall remember the Senior Class whom we respected and admired and who accepted us for what we were — Freshmen. President: James Horgan Vice-President: Mary O’Gorman Treasurer: Joseph Shaughnessy Secretary: Florence Gure Social Chairman: Joan Bennett, Linda Heinold Class Adviser: Dr. Joseph W. Riordan 86 I 1 CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES 89 THE STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council is the representative organization of the student body. Its major function is to represent the student body and to assist and cooperate with the administration in the en- forcement of policies affecting the student body. Membership in the Council is restricted to two representatives from the three underclasses and three representatives from the Senior class. Among the duties of the Council are the supervision of all elections, the sale of emblems, book-covers, and stationery, approval of the budget, and the publishing of the College Handbook. THE GLEE CLUB The Glee Club is composed of the combined Men ' s and Women ' s Glee Clubs. It is open to all those in the college interested in singing and in music. During the course of the year several programs are presented. Among these are the annual Christmas and Spring Concerts. At the Spring Concert an outstanding guest star in the field of musical accomplishment is a part of the concert program. The Choir, a select group representing the Glee Club, makes numerous appearances throughout the year at church. Parent-Teacher Associations, and Teachers meetings. 90 DRAMATIC CLUB The Dramatic Club ' s reason for existence is to entertain those people who delight in the pre- sentation of a college play and to teach to interested students the fundamentals of stage production. The extensive training gained by the members of the cast is priceless. The perfection of the speaking voice and the manner of speaking as well as the improvement in personal poise and the knowledge of play production are of immeasurable help to the prospective teacher. The 1956-1957 presentation by the Dramatic Club was entitled Once In Every Family . As usual, a large audience enjoyed the smooth-running and carefully-directed performance. ACORN The Acorn, our college publication, serves as a medium of expression and exchange of ideas for the college as a whole. It has as its principal objectives the following: to allow the creative voice of the student to be recorded, the activities of the various classes and organizations to be chronicled, and the promotion of journalistic interest to be fostered in the publication ' s readers and contributors. 91 MEN ' S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Men ' s Athletic Association is an organization which functions for the purpose of promoting and regulating athletic activities for all male students. Intra-mural tournaments are featured each year. The association also sponsors a Spring Banquet for Varsity and Junior Varsity Athletic teams. One of the highlights of the school ' s social calendar is the Winter Carnival , which is sponsored jointly with the Women ' s Athletic Association. WOMEN ' S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The purpose of the Women ' s Athletic Association is to provide recreational activities for the women students of the college. Among the featured sports events are volleyball, tennis, basketball, and bowling. The highlight of the social calendar is the Annual Winter Carnival sponsored in con- junction with the Men ' s Athletic Association. Awards are presented at the Father-Daughter Banquet on the basis of points earned through participation in the Association ' s program. 92 KAPPA DELTA PI Kappa Delta PI Is a national honor society in education, dedicated to fostering high intel- lectual, personal, and professional attributes in those who are about to become teachers. Gamma Chi is the chapter at Worcester State Teachers College. Membership in this society is a coveted honor that is granted to those Juniors who are in the upper ten percent of their class and is augmented by another ten percent of their class in the senior year. RAN LE CERCLE FRANCAIS Le Cercle Francais offers to all students the opportunity to develop a better understanding and appreciation of French life and customs and to gain a greater fluency in speaking the language. The activities of this year were highlighted by our Soiree de Noel at which we sent our annual package to Annie, our adopted French orphan. This year ' s program was culminated by a Spring banquet complete with French flavor and custom. 93 THE GEOGRAPHY CLUB The main aim of the Geography Club is to foster in the students an ever-growing interest in the people and places of the world. This is accomplished by means of guest speakers, scenic films, and field trips. In this manner the student acquires a knowledge of the relationships between the life and culture of other countries and their geographical background. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB The International Relations Club promotes an understanding of the various current national and international problems. Varied projects are used to achieve this end, Among these are debates, panel discussions, films, recordings, and guest speakers. Students from all classes are invited to join. This plan provides the club with a cross-section segment of the college. A banquet is held annually to culminate the club ' s activity. The club members have been informed on both sides of current questions of great importance. 94 NEWMAN CLUB The primary aim of the Newman club is to further Catholic ideas and principles on a non- sectarian campus. Throughout the year the club holds many religious, intellectual, and social meet- ings. These meetings are brought to a climax in May when new officers of the club are installed at Honor Night.The Newman Club sponsors a retreat for women at the Cenacle in Lancaster and for men at St. Joseph ' s Abbey in Spencer. The club is under the spiritual direction of Reverend William McGovern. STUDENT CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION The purpose of the Student Christian Association is to provide opportunities for students to enjoy Christian fellowship through worship, study, recreation, and work in the co mmunity. This year the Association sponsored a square dance and a smorgasbo;d to earn money for the annual S.C.A. scholarship given to an enfering freshman. Following an annual plan, Thanksgiving baskets were filled and delivered to eight needy families in the communiiy. 95 THE ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDHOOD EDUCATION The Association for Childhood Education is a professional and a social organization of the college. Our student branch is affiliated with the Association for Childhood Education International with headquarters in Washington, D.C. It is open to all students interested in good education for young children. The club has two projects: one, to send delegates to the International Conference each Spring: and two, to send deserving children to the Fresh Air Camp during the summer months. The culminating activity of each year is a Mother and Daughter Banquet held in the Spring. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA The future Teachers of America was organized last year to give our college a professional organization. Membership is offered to Juniors and Seniors who wish to grow professionally by being well-informed as to the latest developments in education. Varied and interesting programs are offered throughout the school year, always with the aims of the organization kept uppermost. 96 THE LITERARY CLUB The Literary Club offers membership to all classes at the College. During the year numerous interesting programs are held with the emphasis upon developing a further interest in, and ap- preciation of, fine literature. Guest speakers, book reviews and discussions, as well as trips to places of Literary and his- torical interest contribute to the variety of an active organization. A banguet culminating the club ' s activities adds to the social enjoyment of club participation. DEBATING SOCIETY The aim of the Robert Fox Memorial Debating Society is to give its members confidence and poise in speaking. To future teachers, clarity of thought, ease of delivery, and effective speech habits are of vital importance. The highlight of activities this year was the W.S.T.C. debate with West Point in Worcester. Our team won the debate. 97 AUDIO-VISUAL AIDS ASSOCIATION Each member of our organization is convinced that a knowledge of audio-visual aids is a vital asset to any teacher, especially in today ' s age of television and movies. Complying with this belief, this club teaches its members not only the vaiious kinds of visual aids, but also their operation and functional use in typical classroom situations. Each member learns to operate the equipment entrusted to the club, such as: a 16 mm film projector, an overhead projector, the strip film and slide projectors, a tape recorder, the opaque projector, and reco d player, all of which are designed to help a teacher to develop his topic and to add motivation to a class. SCIENCE CLUB The Science Club was formed this year at the college. The purpose of the club is to inform members on matters of current scientific interest. This is accomplished by means of films, guest peakers, and tour, of local industries, factories, and laboratories. As it is a newly organized club, the science club can not boast of its past activities; but it does have hopes of being an educational and enjoyable club in the future. 98 SPORTS 99 BASKETBALL Champions!!! For the second straight year our Lancers have won the New Eng- land Teacher’s College Conference crown. The experts claim that this team, which boasts four of our seniors in its ranks, is the best in Worcester State history. The squad was led this year by senior co-captains, Bobby Johnson and Ed McGovern, who saw frequent service in their four years at Worcester. Fans will not forget the rebounding of Tube McGovern and his scoring from all sides of the center post, nor will they forget the play-making ability of Bobby Johnson. His Assumption Game performance will serve as a case in point. Two other seniors, Paul Zaido and Dick Lane, have seen action and have per- formed well on many occasions. Zeke Zaido has cleared the boards with ease and has been a reliable shooter, while Rex Lane has been very colorful throughout his college years and has been most popular with the fans. All have played an important role in our conference championships these last two seasons. CONGRATULATIONS to the fine team and to their successful and popular coach, John Eager. 100 BASEBALL The 1957 season opened with Coach John Mockler ' s Lancers boasting a large number of returning veterans, most of whom were Seniors. Our seniors, have seen much service throughout their four years. Soo Kacha- doorian first played as a relief pitcher in his Freshman year and has operated as a second baseman when not twirling some of the best games in Lancer competition. Don Horan covered the hot corner as a freshman, played in left field since then, and has been a consistent hitter in the Worcester attack. Big Ed McGovern has proven himself an outstanding center fielder, making the hard ones look easy while lashing out line drives to all fields at the plate. Bobby Johnson has been the most versatile ball-hawk on the club, playing outfield and infield with equal ability and providing a scoring punch in our line-up. Tom Foley, our senior backstop, has once again batted in the upper bracket and handled the mound staff with professional skill. 101 Autographs 1 C:s ►Vi- tr - r, iu • £: