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

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ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT and OFFICE STAFF Alice A. Yiirkenas, Alice M. Smith Frances T. Park, Anne S. Bowler William J. Butler

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MISS VERA M. DOWDEN Dean of Women This year marks the first year for a new Dean of Women at Worcester State College. Miss Dowden, however, is no stranger to the students at the school. Her warm, friendly personality has won her many friends during her stay here. Miss Dowden graduated from Worcester State College in 1934 and later received her Masters Degree from Worcester State also. She has taught in several of the schools in Worcester County in the first through the sixth grades. She came back to Worcester State in 1957 as a supervisor of apprentice teaching, and as a teacher of social studies and education. She is currently working for her doctorate at the University of Connecticut. Miss Dowden’s hobbies include reading, cooking, music, and the theatre. She is a member of the Worcester Art Museum; a member and past president of Delta Kappa Gamma, honor society for women in education; and a member of the Worcester County Mental Health Association. As Dean of Women, she feels that her position is to be whatever help I can to any of the girls in any way they may need help. The Class of 1964 extends best wishes for the future which we are sure will prove to be good years for Dean Dowden and Worcester State College.

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SENIORS The building stands Completed, Eager to serve the future. And so We, The class of 1964, Jealous of The new-born perfection. Go forth In pride. Eager To mold new futures.