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H ELISABETH G. KIMBALL Academic Dean

+i 4 >- To DEAN ELISABETH G. KIMBALL

To a scholar whose tolerance, wisdom, and devo­ tion to the ideals of true scholarship, have inspired us; To a counselor whose intuitive sympathy, trust, and understanding, have strengthened us; To a friend whose kindness, wit, and unselfishness. have won our hearts;

We, the class of 1942, humbly dedicate THE TOWER.

•H: s >*- DOCTOR MILTON D. PROCTOR, President

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DEAN ELSBETH MELVILLE DEAN ELISABETH G. KIMBALL Dean of the College Academic Dean

•H*{ 6 ><*- OFFICERS OF ADMINISTRATION

MILTON I). PROCTOR, PH.D. President

ELSBETH MELVILLE, A.M. Dean of the College

ELISABETH G. KIMBALL, PH.D. Academic Dean

DOROTHY M. MEALY, B.S. Assistant to the I'resident

PAULINE G. CARTER, A.B. Assistant to the Dean of the College

RUTH A. SEARLES, A.B., A.B. IN L.S. Librarian

CHARLOTTE O. FIFIELD, B.S. Dietitian and Douse Director

KATHRYN BUTTERFIELD Bursar

JULIA C. PRATT executive Secretary

STAFF OFFICERS

DEFOREST WEEKS, M.D. College Physician ALBERT W. MOULTON, M.D. . Consulting Eye Specialist ALVAH C. THOMPSON, D.D.S Consulting Dentist AVIS B, HEATHERINGTON, R.N . College Nurse HAZEL E. LUNDY, A.B. . Manager of the College Store ELINOR GOODSPEED, A.M. . Issistant in the Library JEAN E. SUGHRUE, B.S. . . Assistant to the Dietitian RUTH EILEEN STEVENS, A.B. . Secretary EARL S. WILLIAMSON Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds

*•{ 7 ><*- CHAIRMEN OF DEPARTMENTS Back Row, left to right: Mr. Reginald Goodell, Miss Janet Smith, Mr. Rupert Xeily. Front Row, left to right: Mrs. I'nvd Campbell, Dean. Elisabeth Kimball, Miss Leola Chaplin.

-*•£ 8 ><*- • ' . FACULTY (Arranged in order of appointment )

M ELTON I). PROCTOR, PH. D. President

DEBORAH N. MORTON. L. A. JANET SMITH. A. B., IP S. Instructor Emeritus Head of Department of Secretarial Science

ELSBETH MELVILLE, A. M. BERNICE M. WHEELER, A. M. Dean of the Coll eye Science Latin ( rEORGE IP BURGESS

Br PERT NEILY Skiing Director of Music, Voice DORIS P. BEAN, B. S. Secretarial Science ANNE NEILY Piano RUTH A. SEARLES, A. B.. A. B. IN L. S. Librarian I J.OEA CHAPLIN, A. M. MARGUERITE M. SH AW, A. IP English Speech. Physical Pd neat ion M. 1 UTILE KIDDER. A. M. ELEANOR M. WILLIAMS, L. L. B. Arts and ('rafts Journalism. English, Director of BERTHA C. BORDEN, A. M. News Service English STEPHEN V. WORTH EN, A. M. MIRIAM M. CAMPBELL. A. P.. C. P. II Science Science PHYLLIS REED, A. M. CHARLOTTE ( ). FlFlELD, B. S. MUSK

Homeinaking DONALD C. FULLER, A. M. REGINALD R. GOODELL, A. M. Secretarial Science

Spanish I -K.\.\ IP FULLER, A. IP STEPHEN R. DEANE, A. M. History of . Irt Psychology, History. Philosophy Avis IP I [EATHERINGTON, R. X. ELIZABETH P. JONES, A. M. Home Nursing German DONALD IP HEATHERINGTON, A. M. BENJAMIN B. HERSEY, B. S.. S. T. IP Social Science ( ha plain ( ATH ERINE I I icci NS, A. IP

AUDREY W. BEYER, A. IP Science English KATHERINE L. WATSON. IP S. Secretarial Science PAULINE G. ( BARTER, A. B. Mathematics PHYLLIS MCCANN, A. IP Speech, Dramatics KATiiRAN T. FAIR, IP S. ELIZABEM II IP MARKS. A. IP. C. P. M. Secretarial Science Science 11 ARRI MAN JONES, A. B. ALBERTA S. MARSH. A. IP French Spanish ELISABETH G. KI M BALE. \yw. I). ( rENEVE W'. Vl NCEN1 . IP S. History Physical Pd neat ion

JEAN PROCTOR, B. S. DOROTHY IP WOLSTENHOLME, IP S. Homemaking Secretarial Science

-49> Standing, left to right: Valerie Power, Barbara Leland. Seatedj left to right: Jane Merrihew, Beatrice Mandelstam. T O W E Ro B O A IB D , Literary Editor JANE MERRIHEW . \rt Editor VALERIE POWER Business Manager .... BEATRICE MANDELSTAM Circulation Manager BARBARA LELAND

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*M[ 10 ^ SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Standing, left to right: Ruth Sherry, Jane Finnell Catherine Zukunft, Margaret (roodell. Seated, left to right: Alice McGinty, Louise Rubino.

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Ji UST yesterday was September 18, 1940. At least it seems that way to us Seniors. It is very difficult to believe that our two years at Westbrook ere over. But when we look back across these years, we see many things that we shall long remember. It was on September 18, that we came to the college and, as Freshmen, were the first ones to register in the gym. It didn't take us long to get acquainted with each other from then on. As a reception, Dr. Proctor gave a tea in Hersey parlor, and the faculty reception was held a few weeks later. But this was only the first of the many social functions to follow. Came Freshman week with its pigtails and air raids. Soon after that we held our assembly—the one which displayed in full the great talents which our class possesses.

~H: 11 >*- In November we had a Tea Dance and the one-act plays. The highlight of the month was our Thanksgiving formal dinner and the holiday recess. It was at this time that we received our college grades for the first time. Some came out on top, others were disappointed, but we all determined to do better next time. Along with December came Mrs. Proctor's teas, the big Christmas formal, held at the Eastland Ballroom, the Colby-Westbrook concert, the Bowdoin-Westbrook concert, open house for everybody, and the much desired vacation. In January, with many new resolutions about studying and such, we came back to college to face exams and term papers. Oh, what headaches! But then, we had our Winter Carnival to look forward to. Everything was set but the weather—remember? It rained. We had the Coronation Ball just the same and postponed our Carnival until March. Following these two busy months, we all welcomed the Winter week-end in March. April brought many interesting events, and week-end parties. Among the most important was the Yale-Westbrook Glee Club Concert held at the Eastland Ballroom. We Seniors consider May the important month of the year because it holds the date of our first big informal dance. Remember the Cotton Ball? It climaxed May Day in 1941. Final exams and commencement week mark June as an outstanding month. Those whom we had grown to know so well, and whom we considered our pals, were going out into the world. They were leaving us in their places to carry on the traditions of Westbrook. This, we have tried to do—coming back this year as Seniors after a long summer vacation. We were hostesses to the Freshmen during Orientation Week. It was fun. It made us recall our registration days. It took only a few days for the Freshmen to acquaint themselves and to become happy members of our group. We were the proud "Big Sisters" who escorted them to the President's Tea. Then came Freshman week, its assembly and many "get-acquainted" parties. November brought the college play, forma! dinner and our first vacation of the year. December, according to tradition, was a very busy month. Dancing, dinner par­ ties, open house, Christmas week, and our formal at the Eastland. After this we were all ready to welcome the holiday recess. The return again in January, and we Seniors realized that we were on our last lap. The finishing line was just ahead. We had one semester in which to make good and we did make good. February brought us the long-awaited Senior Privileges. At last! We were to schedule our own time. The last part of the month shines with memories of the Senior-Faculty basketball game. What happened? The score was 24 to 22, in favor of the faculty! March had its ups and downs with teas, parties, and exams. The highlights of the month were the two M. I. T. concerts. We were hostesses on March 21st at the East­ land and we were guests on March 28th at Longwood Towers. Our last year is nearly over and Commencement is with us. These past two years &re indescribable. We have laughed and cried, worked and played, and made new and deep friendships. We hate to leave—but we're coming back—someday.

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+i 13 >•- HELEN ELIZABETH ALBRO Bette Medical Secretarial Longmeadow, Mass. Glee Club, 1, 2; Choir, 2; Secretarial Club, 1, 2; Fire Warden; Transportation Committee for Yale Concert; Decora­ tion Committee for Dance; Air Warden. dimples, peaches and cream, pearls, sweet laughter

MARCEA BEVERLY ASHBORN f're-Medical Laboratory Technique Waterburv, Conn. Hostess, May Pageant, 1; Committee for Resident Students' Party, 2. "Stardust," petite, triplets, career, pandas

MILDRED ELIZABETH ASHMEAD Sis Medical Secretarial Windsor. Conn. Vice President. 1; (dee Club, 1; Secretary, Glee Cluh, 2; Student Council, 2; House Committee, 2; Chief of Air Raid Crew, 2; Choir, 1, 2; Contact, 1. gardenias, Chanel So. 5. diamond, red-head, air mad

THIRD YEAR STUDENT RUTH VIRGINIA BLANCHAKI) Ruthie Teacher Training Commerce Portland, Maine University of Maine Secretarial Cluh. 1, 2; Outing Cluh, 1. 2; May Pageant, 1, 2. sunny, shy. vivacious, dimpled

MARY FAITHE BRADFORD General Medford, Mas-. Riding Cluh. l: Riding Club President. 2; Executive Com­ mittee in Riding Cluh. I. love in a cottage, laughter, horses, curly head, roses

-H[ 14 ><*- JEAN BRAKELEY Torchy Medical Secretarial Manchester, N. H. Fire Warden, 1 ; Christmas Party, 1; Freshman Assembly, 1; Hostess, May Pageant, 1 ; Decoration Committee, Cotton Ball, 1; Modern Dance Exhibition, 2 ; Usher Senior Entertain­ ment, 2 ; Hostess, Freshman Tea Dance, 2. thoughtful, red-head, champagne, blackouts??, pin

THENIS LILLY BREWER Then Medical Secretarial Ashby, Mass. Secretarial Club, 2; House Committee, 2; Glee Club, 2. sweaters, air mail, Sates, flowers, Tall 'n Tailored

JEAN BRADFORD BRIGGS Briggsie Secretarial Science Wilton, Maine Riding Club, 1, 2; Dramatic Club, l; Usher for Glee Club Concert, 1; Committee for Christmas Dinner. 1. 2; Chairman Open House Committee, 2. "J(>e," leader, "temptation" personality, "life-of-any-party"

ADELE HOLT BROWN Del Secretarial Science Cortland, Maine Glee Club. ambitious. Army, cheerful, good-natured, generous

MARION RUTH BULL General Water ford, Maine Riding Club. 1 ; Outing Club, 1, 2. sleepy, ice cream, droll, jokes, nonchalant

»i 15 >- ROSALYNE BURG Roz Libera! Arts Roxbury, Mass. Dramatic Club, 1; Winter Carnival Committee, 1; Riding Club, 1, 2; Usher, Tea Dance, 2; Fire Warden, 2; Air Raid Warden, 2; Honor Roll, 2. sophistication, mail or males, dancing, clothes, persevering

SHIRLEY BURNELL Shirl Secretarial Science Cumberland Center, Maine Contemporary Affairs Club, 1, 2; Dean's List, 1, 2. sincere, friendly, shy, placid, quiet

MARJORIE JEAN CATE Marmee Medical Secretarial Laconia, N. H. Glee Club, 1, 2: Masque and Candle, 1, 2; Chairman Hallow­ een Party, 2; Ticket Committee Glee Club Concert, 1, 2; Make-up Three Act Plays; Usher Dramatic Club Plays. Mae, sincere, talkative, lab., letters

VIRGINIA CATHERINE CAWTHORNE (iinny Secretarial Science Winthrop, Maine TOWER Board, 2; Dramatic Club, 1, 2; Property Mistress, 2; Secretarial Club, l ; Riding Club. 1. 2; Usher at Graduation, i ; Committee for Christmas Formal, 2. house parties and "DuffA dimples, penuche, bobby pins, chrysanthemums

(CATHERINE PIERCE CLARK Kaye Secretarial Science Brockton, Mass. Secretarial Club. I, 2; Glee Club. 2; Outing Club. 1; hire Warden, 1 leering 1 louse-, 2. petite, bracelets, curly top. "number, please," Timothy 'n /loo

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GERALDINE MAY CLEMENT Gerry Pre-medieal Laboratory Technique Durham, Maine Worcester City Hospital Swimming, 2; Basketball, !, 2; //'. ./. C. Sews. 2. Dad, Swedes, Stnitty, sleeping, lab.

CHARLOTTE ROSAMUND COHEN Lucky Secretarial Science Biddeford, Maine May Pageant, 1; Secretarial Science Club, 1, 2; Dramatic Club, I. 2; fluting Club, l ; Community Chest Drive, l ; TOWEF Board, 2; Christmas Formal Committee, 2; Carnival Dance Committee, 2; Vesper Service Committee, I; Red Cross Work, 2; Archery Tournament, 2; Orchestra, l ; One-Act Plays Com­ mittee, 1 ; Dramatic Club Usher, 2. sincere, slacks, letters, house parties, diet and pineapple juice

THELMA REV A COHEN Liberal Arts Transfer Portland, Maine I fniversity of Maine Ski Club, 1 ; Outing Club, 2. kerchief, pintails, library, intellectual

VIRGINIA FARNHAM COPP ( line Business Cornish, Maine Glee Club, I; Outing Club, 1; House Committee. 2. Dennie, "Mais Oni," dancing, phone calls, hand full of stars

•*H[ 17 ]H*- MILDRED CHARLENE CROSBY Chad Medical Secretarial Haverhill, Mass. TOWER Board, 2; Outing Club, 1, 2; Ski Club, 1, 2; Decora­ tion Committee for Graduation, l; May Pageant, 1. Earle, slow motion, "spelling?" knitting, skiing

JOAN MONICA DAVIS Joanny Secretarial Science Rumford, Maine Glee Club, 1 ; Committee for Day Students Party, 1; Re­ freshment Committee for Christmas Party, 1; Committee for Senior-Freshman Luncheon. 1; TOWER Board, 2; Chairman of Publicity Committee for Christmas Formal, 2; House Com­ mittee, 2; Dramatic Club, 1, 2; One-Act Play Cast, 1; Usher for May Pageant, 1; Usher for "Brief Music," 1; Business Manager of Dramatic Club, 2. records, smoke rings, "Blues in the Night/' poetry, sleepy

GLORIA DeLONG (do General Mansfield, Mass. Glee Club, l; Choir, 1; Secretarial Club, l; Usher Glee Club Concert, 1 ; Fire Warden, 1, 2. reserved, serene, V for VICKtory, goddess, loveablc, understanding

JEAN EVANS DEXTER Jeanne Medical Secretary Watertown, Ma>^. Decoration Committee Cotton Ball, 1 ; Outing Club, 1; Ticket Committee Informal, i; Fire Warden, Houghton, 2; Secretarial Club, 2; I louse Committee, Houghton, 2. weekends, dancing, orchids, formats, capricious

MARY ANN DONAHUE Pre-Nursing South Portland, Maine Peter Bent Brigham Hospital Ticket Committee for Christmas Formal, 1; Hostess for Tea Dance, l ; Usher for Commencement, 1 ; Ticket Committee tor Senior Faculty Basketball Game, 2. Lula, unaffected, queer, test tube, remote-control

-:H[ 18 ><*- HELEN LOUISE DOUGHTY Liberal Arts Portland, Maine (dee Club; Basketball; Outing Club. quiet, retiring, even disposition, smiles, music

MARION BARTLETT EATON Secretarial Science Manchester, N. H. Dramatic Club, 2; Committee for 3 One-Act Plays, 2; Social Committee of Secretarial Club, 2; Committee for Christmas Formal, 2; TOWKR Board, 2; Usher at Graduation, l; Usher Christmas Formal, l. blankets, "Snappy," pink clover, fannies, defense

ALICE MYRALYNN ELLIOTT Sunny Medical Secretarial Providence, R. 1. Dramatic Club, 1, 2; Social Committee. 1; Riding Club. 2; Chairman Ticket Committee XHI;K Formal, 2; TOWER Board. 2; Hostess Winter Carnival, 2; Committee for Cabaret. 1; Usher Or Monologues by Miss Shaw, 2; Committer for One- Act Plays, 2; Decoration Committee for Vic Dance, 2. chatterbox, orchids, telegrams, vivacious, "I'm in Lore Again"

BARBARA LEE ELLSWORTH Barbie General Bristol. Conn. (dee Club, 1, 2; Halloween Dance Committee, 2; Choir, b 2: Winter Carnival Ski Race Committee, 1; Skiing Club, 1; Skiing, 1, 2; Basketball, 1, 2; House Fire Chief. 2; Smoking Committee, i. shuffling, Veronica, bewitching, sparkle, "Pepsodenl Ad," friendliness

DOROTHY JEAN ESSERY Dot Liberal Arts Rockland, Mas>. Glee Club, 1, 2; (dee Club Committee, l; Chairman. Christ- ma- Party, l: Riding Club, L; Varsity Basketball. L; Choir. 2; Co-Chairman, Open House, 2; Fire Warden, 2; Air Raid War den, 2 ; 1 Eostess Tea I kiuce. 2. "crossword," sleighs, Canada, Navy, Second Lieutenant, IS c. ./. c.

*>i 19 ><*- ALTHEA MAY FERGUSON Fergie Medical Secretarial Holyoke, Mass. Riding Club, 1, 2; Fire Warden, 2; Tea Dance Committee, 1, 2. "Ken," brilliant. Syracuse, magazines, cute

JANE FINNELL Janie Medical Secretarial Newton, Mass. Secretarial Club, 1 ; Contemporary Affairs Club, 1 ; Christ­ mas Party Committee, 1 ; Senior Nominating Committee, 2 ; Usher at President's Tea, 1; Hostess at Freshman Tea Dance. 3 ; Class Treasurer, 2. slow motion, Alexander, quarter of ?, Clarkey, soft lights 'n sweet music

HELEN ANN FLAHERTY Hel, Flat General Nashua, N. H. Riding Club, 2; Hostess at Tea Dance, 2; Co-Chairman of Freshman Informal, 1 ; Resident Chairman of Finance Com­ mittee, 1; Reporter of Westbrook Sews. 2; TOWER Hoard, 2. sweetheart. West Point, long distance, petite, "When Irish Eyes Arc Smiling"

ELIZABETH ANN FLEMING Lib Secretarial Science Bangor, Maine Riding Club, 1, 2; Secretarial Club, 1, 2; Outing Club, 2: Committee for Halloween Party, 2; Usher for Christmas For­ mal, 2; Riding Club Executive, 2; Hostess at Winter Carni­ val, 2. pink camellias. Par/mouth men, green eyes. Punch, smiles

JANIS MARTHA FOSTER Jan General Lisbon Falls, Maine Secretarial Club; TOWER Hoard; Committee Senior Vie Dance; Outing Club; Committee Christmas Formal; W. A. A.; Manager of Howling Tournament. style, records and dancing, "Pye Now," orange jui effervescence

•*>i 20 >«*- JOAN FOWLER Joanie Baby Medical Secretarial Arlington, Mass. Glee Club, 1, 2; Play Day with Bradford; Choir, 1, 2; Wel­ come Committee for Little Sisters; Fellowship Committee; Chairman of Flower Committee for Graduation; Freshman Vic Dance Committee; Orchestra, 1. "I'm Joan Fowler," "J. C." "Ma.vie Baby," true friend, Ensigns

ELIZABETH MORSE FRENCH Betty, Frenchy Medical Secretarial Worcester, Mass. President of Glee Club and Choir, 2 ; Choir, 1; Secretarial Club, 1 ; Executive Board, 2; Houghton and Hersey House Committee, 1, 2; Chairman Halloween Party, 2; TOWER Board, 2; Ticket Chairman for Yale Concert, 1 ; Chairman of Arrange­ ments for Faculty-Senior Basketball Game, 2; Dean's List, 1. "Elmer's Tunc," esteem, dancing, Ail-American girl, taps, natural charm

HAZEL L. GARLAND Haze Medical Secretarial Laconia, N. H. President of House Committee, 1; Member of Resident's Board, l; Secretarial Club, l, 2; Program Committee Chair­ man of Secretarial Club, 2; Chairman of Nominating Commit­ tee for International Relations Board. 1 ; International Rela­ tions Club, 1; Hostess at May Pageant and President's Com­ mencement Tea, 1; Usher at Yale-Westbrook Concert, 1; House President, 2. "Jim," Heaven Scent, loyal, marble cake, friendship

DULCIE LOUISE GENEVA Del Secretarial Science South Portland, Maine Secretarial Club; Invitation Committee for Vic. Dance; Nom­ inating Committee of Freshman Officers; Chairman of Fresh­ man Day Student Party, "Dippy," green eyes, faithful, jitterbug, planner

LORRAINE ANN GIBLIN Pre-Nursing Pall River, Mass. Children's Hospital retarial Science Club, i; Athletic Association. 2; Com­ mittee Hersey Hall Dance, i; Welcoming Committee for Freshman, 2; Hostess Freshman Dance, 2; Committee Senior Informal. 2; General Chairman for Christmas Party, generous, dates, tennis, psychology, ";/ift of gab"

-*H[ 21 >*- BETTY ANN GIBSON General Portland, Maine University of Maine Glee Club, 1 ; Contact Committee, 1; Social Committee, 2; Hostess Freshman Reception; Head Usher at Miss Shaw's Entertainment. petite, P. /. C, uh-nh, vibrant, giggles

MARGARET DAWN GLIDDEN Peg Pre-Merchandising Presque Isle, Maine Dramatic Club, 2; Fire Warden; Chairman of Program Committee for Christmas Formal; Ticket Committee for W. A. A. Formal; Usher for Christmas Vesper Service; TOWKR Board. talkative eyes, giggle, Hates, gardenias, Pat

LOIS LEE GOLDTHWAIT General Melrose, Mass. Dramatic Club, 2; Glee Club, 2; Secretarial Club. 2; Usher at Graduation, 1: TOWEB Board; May Pageant, l: Ski Club, 1; Committee for Christmas Dance, 2; Coronation Ball, 2; Formal Dinner, 1, 2. lovely, naive, sweaters, Anne, 12 o'clocks

MARGARET GOODELL Mar go Medical Secretarial Wells River, Vermont Secretarial Club, 1, 2; Social Committee, Chairman, 2; Class Secretary, 2; International Relations Club, 1; Hostess at Presi­ dent's Tea; Basketball Captain, 2; Member of Resident Board. 2; Madonna; Carnival Queen's Court. personality, dark eyes, slalom, honey suckle. air mail's

ETHEL BLANCHE GREENE E. B. G. General Kennebunk, Maine Secretarial Science Club. cream convertible, raccoon, guffaw, dynamite, sundaes

-M. 22 ><*- ARLENE GRIGGS Griggsie General Falmouth Foreside, Maine Class Treasurer, l; Chairman of Tickets for Vic Dance; Usher for Miss Shaw's Entertainment; Chairman of Trans­ portation for Freshman Outing. benevolent, sunshine, needle and thread, sensitive, good sport

BARBARA GAIL GRISWOLD Grisy General Wellesley Hills, Mass. Riding Club, President for Executive Board for Riding Club; Dramatic Club, 1, 2; Secretarial Club, 1; Chairman of Riding- Sports at Winter Carnival; Committee for Riding Club Infor­ mal Dance. beautiful, midriffs, horses. Jack, dollies

ALTHEA MAE GUILMET J I Thea Medical Secretarial Athol, Mas.. Secretarial Club. rosy-red, artistic, pal, grind(t), "cuddly"

NAOMI RUTH HALL Ruthie Secretarial Science Milton. Ma.^s. Dramatic Club, 2; Secretarial Club, 2; Publicity Committee of Dramatic Club; Committee of Formal Dinner; Decoration Committee for Halloween Party, U. S. Army, men, mice, red camellia, blue eyes

JEANNETTE RAF 11 AM I I Jinnie Liberal . lrts Portland, Maine bridge, pepper,

-»{_ 23 ><*- VIVIAN ALICE HAMILTON Penny Medical Secretarial Everett, Mass. Glee Club, I, 2; Choir, J, 2. vivacious, music, medicine, sincerity, "sleepy"

MAE ELIZABETH HARRIS Liberal Arts Alexandria, La. TOWER Hoard, 2; (dee Club, 1 ; Outing- Club, 1; Skiing, 1, 2; Cotton Hall C'omniittec; Modern Dance Exhibition at Brad­ ford Junior College. carefree, practical joker. mannequin, honeyed tresses

HELEN MILDRED HART Mil Medical Secretarial Leominster, Mass. TOWER Hoard, 2; Usher at Graduation, l; Secretarial Club. 2; Student Council President, 2; Chairman Hersey Dance, l; May Pageant, 1; Chairman Coronation Ball, 2; Winter Carni­ val Court, 1 ; Winter Carnival Queen. 2 ; Usher at Tea Dance, 2; Committee for Christmas Dance, 2; House President, 2; Ski Club. 1. personality-plus, airplanes, "Who dat-", popular, skiing

MARTHA LOUISE HEFFNER Kap £k Home Economics Belmont, Mass. Dramatic Club; Stage Manager. 1, 2; Riding Club, 1, 2; « TOWER Hoard. 2; Costume Manager for May Pageant. 1; Dr. Proctor Hiding Medal. Texas, charm bracelets, "C oueerto tor Two" temperamental, > outdoor girl

DORIS MARGARET HELLMANN Medical Secretarial Arlington, Mass. High Honors, l; Honors, I, 2; House- President. 2; Chair­ man of Residence- Hoard. 2: House- Committee, 1; Cbairman of Entertainment Committee for Halloween Party, l; Hostess President's Tea, i; (dee Club, i, 2: Secretarial Club, l. 2. Sun Valley, "eutie," shoof-the-duek, pep. "Mil ';/ Gil"

-*HL~ 24 ><*- EDNA CASWELL HILL Teddy General South Portland, Maine dice Club, l, 2; Dramatic Club. 1; TOWER, 2. petite, fun-loving, equestrienne, ('. S. X., conversationalist

SARAH ANNE HOBSON Sally Pre-Merchandising Belmont, Mass. Dramatic Club, l ; Chairman Freshman Assembly, l ; Fresh­ man Class President, i; Freshman Dance Committee, I: Ticket Committee Formal, 1. practical, D. I'., depth, Hepburnish, spirited

HELENA HODSDON Music Special Portland. Maine High Honors. 1 ; Glee Club. 1. studious, musical, horses, dark

ESTHER ELLEN HOPKINS General Portland, Mail conscientious, shy, kind

ELAINE HCBBELL Hub General Quincy, Mass. I (diversity of Maine Riding Club. 2; Hostess at Winter Carnival, :.'; Ticket Com­ mittee Coronation Ball, 2. shining, dimples. Marines, ti.iy's

^i 25 ><*- ANNE HYMAN Secretarial Science Wethersfield, Conn. Glee Club, 1, 2; Tea Dance Hostess, 2; Riding Club, 2; Choir, 2: Graduation Usher, l. cute, sweet, Bowdoin, lively, Lois

CELIA JORDAN Sis Liberal Arts Transfer South Portland, Maine University of Maine (dee Club, l. 2; TOWEB Board, 2. "darling," dinners-out, driving, audience for stories, spending money

ESTHER STAPLES KENNEDY Liberal .Iris Transfer Biddeford, Maine Women's College of Middle-bury Masque and Candle, 1, 2; Glee Club, 1, 2; Choir. 1, 2; Con­ temporary Affairs Club, 1, 2. dramatics, ambitious, dreamer, laughter, joy of living

BARBARA PHYLLIS KNIGHT Bobby (lateral Burlington, Vt. Glee Club. 1, 2; Choir, 1. 2; House Committee, 1 : Fire Chief, 2; Tea Dance Comnnttee, 1; Carnival Committee, 1; Outing Club Committee-, i; Halloween Party Committee, 2; Vice- President Dramatic Club, 1; One-Act Plays, 1, 2; May Pageant, i ; Commencement Usher, l ; Glee Club Award, i ; Head Usher Dramatic Club. 2; TOWEK Foard, 2; General Chairman Christ­ mas Formal, 2; House President, 2: Manager of Modern Dance. petite, pink sweater, intuition, Chi Psi, alarm clock

ANNA MILLER KORDA 1 )ossie General Portland, Maine (dee Club. 1. 2; If S. (). ; Freshman Entertainment Com­ mittee. 2. sweet, talent, busy n

-*H[ 26 JH*- MARION AMELIA KORDA Liberal Arts Portland, Maine Glee Club, 1, 2; Freshman Entertainment, 1; Senior Enter­ tainment, 2. studious, musical, ability, quiet, talented

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CAROL ALICE KYLE Kyle Medical Secretarial Huntington, Mass. Glee Club, 1, 2; House Committee, 2; Secretarial Club, 1, 2; Hostess Freshman Tea-Dance, 2; Hostess May Pageant, 1 : Program Committee Yale Concert, 1 ; Entertainment Commit­ tee Halloween Party, 1, 2; Open House Committee, l. "not particularly," cadenzas, trial balance, Percival, candid shots

DOROTHEA LANE Dot Secretarial Science Lincoln, Maine House Committee, l; CSIKT (dee Club Concert, i; Secre­ tarial Club, 2; Finance Committee. 2; Cowling Tournament, 2; Member Resident Board, 2; Red Cross Committee, 2. humor, "/•>. S.," generous, steak-fries, "Stardust"

PHYLLIS UPTON LANGEVIN Phyl General Howell. Mas>. Outing Club. 1, 2; Skiing Club. 1 ; Riding Club. 1. 2; Winter Carnival. 1, 2; Usher Christmas Formal, 1; Riding Club Tea, 1; Usher President's Tea. 1: Hostess Tea-Dance. 1. 2; lure Warden, 2; Hostess Formal Dinner, 2; Committee Informal Dance, 1, 2; Hostess \la\ Pageant, 1; Riding Club Dance, 2: Freshman Assembly, L; Committee Open House, 2. giggles, house-parties, skiing, diet, happiness m

RUTH STEINLE LAWTON Loppie General Providence, R. 1. Dramatic Club. 2; Usher Coronation Hall, 2; Hostess Ma> Pageant, l. dimples, moody, movies, showers, long-distance

•M. 27 ><*- BARBARA LOUISE LEACH Barbie Home Economics Transfer Falmouth Foreside, Maine University of Maine Glee Club, 1 ; Outing Club, 1, 2; Student Council, 1 ; TOWKR Board, 2; Chairman of Decorations for Christmas Formal, 2 ; Co-Chairman of Tickets for Senior Vic Dance; Decorations Committee Cotton Ball, 1. Zctc House, congenial, black onyx, plaids, dimples

BARBARA JACQUELINE LELAND Lee Pre-Medical Laboratory Technique Holyoke, Mass. Usher Glee Club Concert and Dance, 1; Hostess at May Pageant, 1 ; Cabaret Committee, 1.; Smoking Room Committee, 2; Modern Dance Exhibition, l; Social Committee, 2; House President, 2; Resident Board, 2; TOWKR Foard Circulation Manager," 2; \V. I. C. News, 2; Christmas Formal Committee. 2; Dramatic Club, 2; Riding Club, 2; Air Raid Warden. 2; One-Act Plays Committer, 2; Winter Carnival Hostess, 2; Usher for Monologues by Miss Shaw, 2; Decoration Commit­ tee for Vic Dance, 2; Hostess at Freshman Tea Dance, 2: Executive Board, 2. lab!, efficient, "the Duchess,*'^package slips, house-parties

KATHRYN CHURCHILL LIBBY Kay Libera! .Iris Transfer Kezar Falls, Maine Outing Club. 1; Contemporary Affairs Club, 1, 2; Masque and Candle, L, 2; Glee Club, 2; Three-Act Plays, 1, 2; One- Act Play, 1 ; Chairman for Monologues by Miss Shaw, 2; Dele­ gate to IRC Conference at Smith, 2; Freshman-Senior Lunch­ eon Co-Chairman. i; Halloween Party Decorations Chairman, 2; May Pageant, 1; Contemporary Affairs Club Officer, 2; Delegate to PTA Panel Discussion, 2; hire Chief of Deering House. "address unknoien," footlights, snowy slopes, savoir faire, ready wit

MARGARET WELLS LIBBY Mickey Medical Secretarial Portland, Maine Skiing Club, l; Outing Club, l; Finance Committee, 1; Hostess Tea Dance, 2; Csher Freshman Reception, 2; Cotton Ball, i ; Dean's Fist, F conscientious, P-39, air mad love, smooth dancer, microbe-hunter

UNA LINDSAY Onion Secretarial Science North Feeds. Maine Choir. 1,2; Glee Club, 1, 2. blondie, men, persistent. knitting, summer-time gal

-#{ 28 ><*- ALICE BETH LLOYU Al Medical Secretarial Pittsfield, Mass. Glee Club, 2; Secretarial Science Club, 1, 2; Senior-Fresh­ man Luncheon Committee, 1. frappes, dancing, clothes, meticulous, beads .

CHARLOTTE ALICE LOGUE Liberal Arts Transfer Portland, Maine Duke University Skiing, 2; Tennis. 1, 2; Choir, 1, 2; Glee Club, 1. 2; Li­ brarian of Glee Club, 2; Chairman Senior-Freshman Luncheon. I; Publicity Chairman Glee Club Concerts, 1, 2; TOWEB Board, 2; (

BELLE STUART MacDONALD Medical Secretarial South Portland, Maine Usher at Freshman Reception, 2; Music- Committee Vic Dance, 2; Hostess Tea Dance, 2. hair, Alice-in-Wonderland', ensigns, buoyant, embrace able you

MARY BELLE McCORMICK (iertie Medical Secretarial Fairfield, Maine Secretarial Club, 2. Irish eyes. Dim, time-tests, dancing, clothes

JOAN McNULTY McXult Medical Secretarial Northeast Harbor, Maine retarial Club. i. 2. germicide, "little things," water, Charlie, sleepy

H*C 29 ><*- BEATRICE ROSALIND MANDELSTAM Bea, Beadie Liberal Arts Transfer Newton, Mass. Simmons Masque and Candle, 1, 2; President Masque and Candle, 2; One-Act Plays, 1, 2; Chairman Senior Informal, 2; Ticket Committee Christmas Formal, 2; Ski Club, 1 ; Outing Club, 1; Contemporary Affairs Club, 2; Usher May Pageant, 1; Air Raid Warden, 2; Red Cross Drive, 2; Business Manager TOWER, 2; First Aid, 2; Stage and Property Committee Three- Act Play, 2; Usher Three-Act Play. 1. smooth, theater. No. Conway, that certain something

RUTH HAYDEN MAY Maysie Medical Secretarial Brattleboro, Vt. Secretarial Club, 2 ; May Pageant, 1. cheerfulness, frankness, whispering, smile, tomorrow (?)

JANE LOIS MERRIHEW Journalism Belmont, Mass. Refreshment Committee Cabaret, 1; Smoking Room Com­ mittee, 1; Hostess Freshman Tea Dance. L; W. J. C. News, l, 2; Literary Editor TOWER, 2; House Committee, 2; Decorating Committee Christmas Formal, 2; Decorating Committee W. J. ( . News Dance, 2. no ret/rets, pensive, Roger, shampoo, play-on-words

BARBARA RUTH MERRILL Barb Home Economics Transfer Portland, Maine University of Maine Student Council, 2; TOWER Board, 2; Chairman Arrange­ ments Christinas Formal, 2; Hostess Freshman Tea Dance, 2; Usher Miss Shaw's Entertainment, 2. frank, ambitious, minus-stockings, good sport, talkative

PEARL IRENE METCALF (rem of the Ocean Business Farmington, Maine Orchestra, 1. 2; Committee for Halloween Party, l; Fire Warden. 2; Secretarial Club. 2; Red Cross Work, 2; First Aid Classes, 2; Entertainment Committee for President's Tea, 2; Air Raid Warden. 2: TOWER Board Staff. 2. iveekends, banana splits, Jim. diamond. Army, dark eyes

-«H[ 30 >«- EDITH CAROLINE MILLIKEN Kay Liberal Arts Portland, Maine Dramatic Club, 1 ; Three One-Act Plays, 1; Christmas Ves­ per Service, 1; May Day Pageant, 1; Freshman Assembly, 1; Tea Dance Committee, 1. witty, talented, observant, petite, cagey

RUTH EDWINA MOOERS Alooersie Pre-Nursing Houlton, Maine Glee Club, 1, 2; Choir, L, 2; Riding Club, 1, 2; Ticket Com­ mittee Christmas Formal, 2; Ticket Committee Riding Club Dance, 2; Fire Warden, 2; Air Raid Warden, 2; Chairman Decorating Committee Christmas Party, 2; basketball, 1; Ticket Committee Tea Dance, 1 ; Chairman Interhouse Sing, 2. man-shy, early to bed—early to rise, songbird, vitality, stubborn

SHIRLEY MOORE Sbirl Medical Secretarial Melrose. \la>s. Glee Club, 1, 2; Choir, l, 2; Chairman of Fellowship Hour, 1. 2; Secretarial Club, ];; Field Hockey, 1. 2; Manager of baseball, 2; Chairman of Transportation for Yale Concert, 1; Transportation for Carnival, l ; Freshman Assembly Commit­ tee, 1; Committee for Freshman Little Sisters, 2; Student Com­ mittee- for Calendar, 2; Hersey Fire Chief, 1: Orchestra, 1; Play Day with Bradford, 2. musical, competent, "joie-de-vivre," ambitious

MARCIA ALICE MOWATT Marsh Medical Secretarial Portland, Maine Basketball, l, 2; (dee Club, l, 2; Fellowship Hour. lab, basketball, easy-going, tidiness, good sport

A. PHILOMENA NAIMO Phil Secretarial Science Portland, Maine Secretarial Club, l, 2; May Pageant, i: TOWER board. 2; Ticket Committee \<>e Christmas Formal, 2. Dodo, vampish, eyes, basketball, Dolby

«* 31 ><** ANNA LUCRETIA NASH Puggy Medical Secretarial Weymouth, Mass. Glee Club, t; Dramatic Club, 2; W. J. C. News, 1; Secre­ tarial Science Club, 2; Tennis Tournament, 1; Fire Warden, 2; Halloween Party, 2; Publicity Coronation Ball, 2; Con­ temporary Affairs, 1. "chubby-baby, scientific, worldly, good-natured, lively

HELEN ELIZABETH NEAL Betty Libera! Arts transfer Biddeford, Maine Boston University (dee Club, 1; W. A. A. boots, pig tails, Glenn Miller, sleeping, moonlight cocktails

RUBY JUDITH NEIDITZ Judy Liberal Arts West Hartford, Conn. Dramatic Club, 1; Outing Club. 1; Winter Carnival Com­ mittee. 1; Halloween Party Decoration Committee, 2; Christ­ mas Dinner Decoration Committee, 2. "dark eyes," Mickey, capricious, changeable, humorous

NANCY NEVERS Nance Journalism Houlton, Maine //'. /. C. News] TOWER Board; Outing Club; Hostess May Day. 1; Wcstbrook Athletic Association; Committee for Out­ ing Club Party, 1; Committee for Senior Vic Dance. lipstick, "The County", dark eyes, summer theater, "Silent Sight"

VIRGINIA AINSLEE PAINE Ginny Liberal Arts Bangor, Maine W. J. C. News, 1; College Press Board. 1; Dramatic Club, 1, 2; Masque and Candle; Freshman Welcoming Committee, 2; Mistress of Make-up Department of Dramatic Club, 1, 2. merry madcap, grease-paint, washday blues, mysteries, laughter

-*H[ 32 ><*- BARBARA EDITH PELTON Barbie Medical Secretarial Portland, Maine Outing Club, 1, 2; Secretarial Club, 1, 2. friendly, frank, honest

MARTHA EVELYN PERKINS Auntie Liberal Arts Portland, Maine University of Maine May Pageant, 1; Modern Dance Exhibition, 1. J arena, laughter

MADELINE FROST PLUMER Maddy Liberal Arts Portland, Maine TOWER Board; Glee Club Concert. La Salle, far coat, dancing, mocha -eel-acts

JEAN ANN POOLE "Peeool" General Brockton, Mass. Co-Chairman Publicity Coronation Ball; Co-Chairman Pub­ licity Senior-Faculty Basketball Game; Decoration Committee Vic Dance, l, 2; Freshman Assembly. "Ensign D," Springfield, Italian sandwiches, mad artist music-box

VALERIE HOPE POWER Val Business Melrose, Mass. House President, l, 2; Finance Committee; Vice-President of Class, i; Vice-President of Secretarial Club; President of the W. A. A.; Varsity Basketball, l. 2; Varsity Hockey, L; Winter Carnival Court, 2; //'. J. C. News, 2; Art Editor of TOWER, 2: Chairman of IP. /. C. News Dane flash, flexible flyer, cute trick, whole-hearted, exuberant

-*H[ 33 y*- ALTHEA TRETHEWAY QUI MB Y Al Medical Secretarial Ashburnham, Mass. Glee Club, 2; House Committee, 1. Boogie-Woogie, 1334, airplanes, "coke, please," "Quimbalion- alisni'

SHIRLEY HOPE REEVES Liberal Arts Transfer Old Orchard, Maine Wellesley College TOWER Board, 2; Publicity Committee for TOWER Formal, 2 ; Usher at Christmas Formal, 2. sagacious, cosmopolitan, reliable, cooperative

EDYTHE MAE RIDLON General Kezar Falls, Maine (dee Club, 1, 2; Choir, 1, 2; Ski Club, 1; TOWER Board, 2; lore Warden, 1 ; Riding Club, 2. Teams, monies, airplanes, dancing, popcorn

ELIZABETH WHIPPLE ROWE Betty Liberal Arts Transfer Newport, Maine University of Maine (dee Club, 1, 2; Choir. 1, 2; TOWER Board, 1; Ski Club, 1; Swimming Club, 1; Archery Award. 1; Chairman of Refresh­ ment COmmittee for Christmas Formal, 2; W. A. A. Director of Archery, 2; Winter Carnival, 1; Wanakea Riding Club, 2; House Committee, 2; Archery Tournament, 1, 2; Committee for M. I. T. Dance, 2. waiting on, red heads, Italian sandwiches, skating (?), independent

LOUISE VICTORIA RUBINO I.on Medical Secretarial Rumford, Maine (dee Club, 1. 2; Choir, 1, 2; Vice-President Glee Club, 2; Class President, 1, 2; House Committee, 2; Usher at Presi­ dent's Tea, 1; Co-Chairman Yale Concert, 1; Co-Chairman M. I. T. Concert, 2. sincere, "Ormie," charm, musical laughter, understanding, versatile

-^i 34 ><*•- MAXINE C. SCHELLINGER Max, Mac Libera! Arts Transfer Portland, Maine University of Maine Outing Club; Ticket Committee Coronation Ball, 2. chocolate milks, jewelry, "Denny," friendly, pep

RUTH SHERRY Sherry Pre-Merchandising Portland, Maine Hockey; Student Council, 1; Chairman Decoration Commit­ tee W. A. A. Formal, 2; Vice-President of Class, 2; Bad­ minton Manager, 2; Chairman Ticket Committee for Reta Shaw, 2; Decorating Committee for TOWER Formal, 2; Chair­ man of Open House, 2. eyes, clothes, friendship, thoughtfulness, generous

MARY GERALDINE SHEVLIN <3 "t*~ <^N, Gerry J Secretarial Science 'transfer Dresden Mills. Maine m<^ 9m Westbrook Junior College News, L, 2. 1 %. \j 1 reserved, witty, original, dimples, printer's ink *mm

• "•--* \\ MARY WESTCOTT SILVESTER Medical Secretarial Brattleboro, Vi. Glee Club, 2\ Secretarial Science Club, 1. 2\ M ay Pageant, ^1 1. •^ i first breakfast, late study, glee club, library, slippers 3| •**

GRACE G. SMITH % (rrarse f* Secretarial Science York Village, Maine u f** 1 Secretarial Club; Wanakca Riding Club. \-4> dinners out, Leon, stories, horses, doctor W

~'i>t_ -30 j' NATHALIE MARGUERITE SMITH Nat Secretarial Science South Portland, Maine Riding Club, 1, 2. equestrienne, neat, cafeteria, fun-loving, out-door girl

PRISCILLA SPENCER Till Liberal Sets Transfer Wethersfield, Conn. Skidmore Riding Club, 1, 2; Executive Committee, 1; Publicity Chair­ man Varsity Basketball, 1, 2; Hockey, 1, 2; Tennis, 1, 2; Glee Club, 1, 2; Choir, 1, 2; Patron and Patroness Chairman for Coronation Call, 2; Basketball Manager, 2; Residence Board. 2; Chairman Senior-Faculty Basketball Game, 2; Committee for Riding Club Informal, 2; House President, 2; Committee for Winter Carnival, 2. horses, athletic, peppy, sincere friend, helpful

VIRGINIA BARBOUR STOCKMAN Ginnie Liberal Arts 'transfer Portland, Maine University of Maine Dramatic Club, 1, 2; Outing Club, 1, 2; Usher Dramatic Club Play, l; Treasurer Outing Club, 1; Chairman Freshman Snow Party, 1; Usher President's Tea, 2 ; Publicity Dramatic Club Plays, 2; Chairman Outing Club Part\. 2; May Pageant, 2; Chairman Ski Assembly, 2; Senior Award; Honors, 2; High Honors, 2. impulsive, individualistic, sincere, humane, persevering

MARYJANE SWETT Janey General Falmouth Foreside, Maine (rorham Normal (dee Club; Choir; May Pageant; Vice-President of W. A. A.; Financial Committee; Social Committees. screwball, Rhode Island, sporty, brazen bomber, nutrition kid

JOAN CHASE TAYLOR General Dalton, Mass. ("handler c'la>s Treasurer, l; Usher President's Tea, L; Usher at Graduation, 1 ; Secretarial Club, 2; House Committee, 2; Dean's LiM. 1. 2. blush, basketball, hair ribbons, accents, mail

-•*>£ 36 ><*•• FRANCES MARY THOMAS Frannie General Calais, Maine Ticket Committee for Christmas Formal, 2; Decorating Com­ mittee Christmas Party, 2 ; Committee in Charge of Houghton Hall at Open House, 2. a "home girl" knit two, purl two, ''Moocrsie," fresh air, smiles

VIRGINIA TIRRELL Jinny Secretarial Science Salem. Mass. Glee Club; Dramatic Club. vivacious, men, jewelry, red shoes, basket hall

GLENEDE TOWER Babe General Ogunquit, Maim [Catherine (libbs TOWER Board; Secretarial Club; Riding Club. house parties, slow motion, attractive, clothes, candy

MARY ESTHER TREAT Dutch Liberal Arts Transfer Winterport, Maine University of Maine Glee Club, I, 2; Choir, i. 2; TOWER Board, 2: Riding Club, l. 2; Usher at Graduation, i: May Pageant, L; Dramatic Club, l; Treasurer of Dramatic Club. 2; Basketball, l; Hostess at Tea Dance, 2; Ticket Committee for Senior-Faculty Basketball (lame. Perry's, versatile and witty, complexion, noisy, brown and green

DOROTHY LUCILLE TRULL Dot Medical Secretarial Lowell, \l;ev (dice Club. 2; Choir. 2; Dramatic Club, 2; Usher Christmas Plays, 2; TOWER Board, 2; Secretarial Club, l; Chairman of Mimic Committee for Christmas Formal, 2; Invitations Little r Party Houghton, 2; House Committee, l; Modern Dance Exhibition, 2. smiles, jive red, dreamy eyes, "Teg," shy

M. 37 >H- GRACE LOUISE WARNER Gracie Lou General Sunderland, Mass. Glee Club, 1, 2; Secretarial Club, 1, 2; Chairman for Ar­ rangement Committee of Cabaret, 1, 2; Open House Committee, 2 ; Red Cross Work, 2. reticent, sweet, fun, pearls, harlequin, red roses

JEAN BOSCHE WETMORE General Newton Highlands, Mass. Riding Club, 1, 2; Hostess Head Carnival, 2; Contact Com­ mittee, 2; Decoration Committee Formal, 2; Programs, 2; Christmas Formal; Circulation Manager W. J. C. News, 2; Refreshments Christmas Party, .1, 2. smites, talkative, friendly, understanding, "husslc-busslc"

KATHLEEN MARY WHITE Kay Medical Secretarial Swampscott, Mass. Glee Club, 1. 2; Secretarial Club, 1, 2; May Pageant, 1; (beer Leader at Colby Junior College Game, 1; TOWER Board, 2; Committee for Barn Dance, 1; Committee for Christmas Formal, 2; Committee for Christmas Party, 2. eyes, laughter, dancing, red, petite

ESTHER E. WHITNEY Liberal Arts Transfer North Quincy, Mass. Leland Powers Glee Club, 1, 2; Dramatic Club, 2: Choir. 1; Outing Club, 1; Fire Warden. 1. 2; Press Club, 1; Committee for Press Club Dance, 1; //'. /. C. News, 1; Westbrook Athletic Association, 1, 2; May Pageant, 1; One-Act Play, 2; Delegate to Bradford Junior College for Modern Dance Exhibition, 2. footlights, charm, red roses, impish, joie de vivrc, Cuban melodies

JUNE ELIZABETH WILEY Wiley Medical Secretarial Springfield. Mass. (dee Club, 1. 2; Secretarial Club. 1, 2: Red Cross Commit­ tee. 2; Ticket Committee for Rita Shaw, 2; Honor Roll, 1, 2. lipstick, diet, last minute, moon/

-^ 38 ;K ELEANOR JEAN WILKINSON Wilky Medical Secretarial Newport, R. I. Secretarial Club, 1; Riding Club, 1, 2; House Committee, 2 ; Hostess Bowdoin Tea Dance, 2. long hair, "babesy," Navy, smiles. Pall Malls

NANCY WISWALL Wizy Pre-Occupational Therapy Wellesley, Mass. Boston School of Occupational Therapy Riding Club, 1, 2; Dramatic Club, 1, 2; May Pageant, 1; Chairman of Winter Trail Ride, 1; Chairman of Patrons for Christmas Formal, 2 ; Chairman for Riding Club Dance, 2. animated, ice, petite, crazy people, rhythm

PRISCILLA MANSON WOOD Pussy Medical Secretarial Portsmouth, N. H. I louse Committee, 2; Finance Committee, 2; Hostess at President's Tea, 1; Archery Tournament. 2; High Honors, 1; Executive Committee of Secretarial Club, 1, 2. green convertible, sweaters, smooth, watch chains, U. of N. J1.?

JOAN ALBERTA ZUKUNFT Jay Medical Secretarial Portland, Maine Publicity Committee Glee Club, 2; Glee Club, l, 2, 3; Dra­ matic dub, 1 ; Swimming, 2. symphonies, horses. X-rays, determined, alarm clock

-** 39 >*- ENIOFb STATISTIC

PRETTIEST MOST AMBITIOUS Belle MacDonald as queen of beauty with Anne Beatrice Mandelstam is certainly a hustler, and a Hyman and Helen Flaherty in her court, make a trio good choice for most ambitious. Kathryn Libby for any senior class to be proud of. WE ARE! ! ! ! and Elizabeth French are right in the running too.

MOST CHARMING MOST POPULAR It's easy to guess our most charming girl—that's Here she is in her proper place. Yes, Mildred right, Louise Rubino, our two-year president; but Hart, that's the way we all feel—with Louise Ru­ Mildred Hart and Marjorie Clarke are close con­ bino and Valerie Power high on our list too. tenders for this honor. BEST ATHLETE MOST VERSATILE Priscilla Spencer hardly stops long enough to Valerie Power is our shining light in this depart­ show people her non-athletic side; ditto for Valerie ment, but Margo Goodell and Mary Esther Treat Power and Mary Esther Treat. Qre right on her heels. MOST SCHOLARLY MOST ORIGINAL Three guesses, and the first two don't count. If you want something new and different, call on That's right, Kathryn Libby is most scholarly, but Marjorie Clarke or one of her confederates, Jean don't forget Joan Taylor and Thelma Cohen, they're Poole and Maryjane Swett. doing all right too.

BEST DANCER MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Have you seen Rosalyne Burg do her rumba? Joan Taylor is leading the class, and rightly so. Watch for it, and the others she does so well. Mar­ But watch Elizabeth French and Kathryn Libby climb garet Libby and Martha Heffner certainly help her to success too. put the rest of us to shame. SWEETEST BEST DRESSED In a class that's always so bright and cheerful, That "deb" look most of us try so hard to attain Helen Flaherty, Hazel Garland, Margo Goodell, is certainly acquired by Barbara Griswold, with Ruby Esther Kennedy and Mary Bradford stand out on Neiditz and Priscilla Wood not far behind. top.

-^C 40 >*- ENIOEo CLA ILL

We, the class of '42, allegedly sound in mind and 15. Nancy Wiswall, Frances Thomas and Grace body (i. e., in the full possession of our mental fac­ Warner will cheese biscuits, and the black art of ulty)/ having slept through second breakfast and camouflaging a sandwich to all those who wouldn't culled our correspondence in chapel these two years, live alone and like it. do hereby solemnly swear our last will and testa­ 16. The staff of the "W. J. C. News" leaves ment, in Anno Domini, 1942: printer " "orace" and the hair-tingling journeys !. Mary Shevlin bequeaths a velvet-padded amidst alleys and ash cans along Middle Street for adding machine stool with supporting back, head all embryo proof readers. rest, metal foot plate and chromium appointments 17. Marmy Cate bequeaths her "chawming to Jean Jordan. southern gentleman" and a pair of Navy wings to any desperate damsel who's a prey to persistence. 2. To all future "Aunties" and aspiring pedia­ tricians, M. Perkins will leave "Jorina's" picture, 18. Jean Poole and Ruth Hall leave their char­ feeding schedule, weight chart, etc. coal, drawing boards, and infectious hUmor to Niolena Pio, Norma Reeves, and Ruth Wormhood. 3. Esther Kennedy leaves a baby-blue cloud 19. Mary Bradford and Barbara Griswold leave with birthday-cake pink frosting to all aspiring Soc­ their Perfum aux Stables to Joanne Jordan and Jean rates who want to sit and contemplate. Batson. 4. Joan Zukunft flings the torch, or rather the 20. Eleanor Fuller and Jane Helmold will inherit mail (that's m-a-i-l) to sister Marie and the Motto, the patient smile and willing spirit of Althea "The mail must go through." Quimby. 5. Louise Rubino leaves her personal charm and 21. Ruth Sherry and Elizabeth French leave their dignity of the robes of office to Marie Beatteay. committee horse of all work to the younger French, Carolyn. 6. Torchy Brakely and Phyllis Langevin leave a box at the opera to all late arrivals who don't 22. The Brain Trust—Joan Taylor, Virginia Stock­ happen to find a convenient stairway. man, Shirley Burnell, Rosalyne Burg, June Wiley and Doris Hellman—leave Phi Beta Kappa teas and keys 7. Jeanette Hamel, Belle MacDonald, Margaret to Barbara Titcomb, Mary Hasty, Mildred Robi- Libby and Dulcie Geneva leave dog-eared packs of chaud and Jean McKenzie. cards, a cafe table and rules for bridge to Betty 23. Ruth Mooers and Carol Kyle bequeath their Standley, Phyllis Lawrence and Mavis Gorton. canary cages to Louise Parker and Suzette LeBour- 8. Mary Donahue leaves her Bo-Peep masque dais. and innocent Irish eyes to any frosh caught in the 24. Till Spencer wills the backboard and her fa­ clutches of adversity such as an excuse or some­ mous spiral curve to Jane Oakes. thing. 25. Houghton leaves "the little man who wasn't 9. Charlotte Logue, Shirley Reeves and Maxine there" and four volumes of Dorothy Parker to while Schellinger leave their respective Buicks to anyone away the lonely hours. They also reserve their with a first-hour class psychosis. covert raincoat for those who don't know enough to 10. To all future day students from South Port­ come in out of the rain. land High School, the Cape gals bequeath the 26. The Lodge leaves setting-up exercises, ski- draw-bridge, convoy, and a first hour recess at hurdling and the laundryman. least once a week about 8:00 a. m. 27. Johnson House wills their "Serenade to a 11. To Janet Smith, Virginia Pitts, and other Maid" and plenty of left-over Gla(amour). Thespians, Kay Libby, Beatrice Mandelstam and 28. Whitman's phantom mouse is left to all de­ Barbara Knight bequeath "The Theatre." scendants of Yehudi. 29. Deering . House parts with its yen for rip- 12. Margo Goodell leaves slalom races, powder roaring community sings plus an assortment of rods, snow and a blue sky to Helen Richardson. cocci and baccilli. 13. Her perennial enthusiasm and executive 30. And we, the senior class, in gratitude for our ability Val Power gives to Betty Cooper. inheritance of good fellowship and fun, leave to 14. All senior members of "Cafe Society" gra­ Westbrook a whole-hearted appreciation for all that ciously bestow generous helpings of Mr. Neily and was given us, and do hereby bequeath our tradi­ Mrs. Mayberry's chocolate cake to future genera­ tions of loyalty, esprit de corps and song to suc­ tions. ceeding generations.

+i 4i y+- GLA PEOPHECY

Here we pick up a ponderous volume entitled The new vocal team, "O Solo Trio"—alias Ruth Who's Who or Cream of The Crop: Condensed, ed­ Mooers, Carol Kyle, and Louise Rubino—plus a ited by Flunk & Lagging and copyrighted in the Korda accompaniment, Qre drawing crowds at the 1950's. This great epic represents a detailed re­ fashionable Rowdy-Scow Yacht Club. The Intellec­ view of the past quarter century depicted in the tuals—led by Thelma Cohen, Joan Taylor, Rosalyne brilliant style of two well-known men of the day. Burg, and Shirley Burnell—are deeply involved in a Dipping in, we come upon a chapter called "Who plot that will revolutionize the thoughts of mankind Was Who When Women Were Wilting Under the in coming centuries. This group is endeavoring to Strain of Elmer's Tune." Listed among the swell- force on the all-too-unwilling world a theory that dressed women are Ruby Neiditz, Jean Briggs, and "If a shoe doesn't fit from little acorns, put it off Barbara Griswold, who recently first-nighted in bur­ until tomorrow as the twig is inclined to grow lap (priorities being what they are) at the opening mighty oaks." Comes the revolution and we'll all be of Kay Libby's new mystery play translated from thinking. This plot was, however, exposed by our Portuguese, "A Snitch in Time." Bea Mandelstam requiring reporter, Val Power, now of the Boston Bull, and Bobby Knight have leading parts and are who scooped her rivals: Jane Merrihew of the Che­ backed by a sporting cast which includes Mary shire Squealer, Jean Wetmore of the Finetooth Bradford, Sally Hobson, Margo Goodell, Mildred Comb, Nancy Nevers of the Hound, and Ginny Hart, and Betty French. Paine of the Boston Bull. "Cappy's Corsages" now seriously compete with the growth on Schiaparelli's Flipping over a few pages, we see that Mrs. hat for finesse. Ginny Stockman combines career Helen Doughty Blank's recent get-together was in­ with the culinary arts as she puts the finishing terrupted when Helen, Jr., was scared out of a touches on her latest short story with one hand and year's growth by a racket outside. The wee one's with the other stirs Somebody's favorite, one of the fears were allayed, however, when mama explained six delicious flavors. that it was only Aunt Maryjane (Swett) steaming up the drive with Priscilla Spencer and Ginny Hamel Guess who hitched bumpers at the recent reunion backseat-driving. Sis Jordan declined the invitation; of workers in the brain factory at East Overshoe? she isn't speaking since "Til's" angel bit hers at the None other than two ruthless reactionaries, Miss baby show. Blanchard and Miss Lemoine. Trends in television When the famous Public Epidemic of '42 played have made it possible for the general public to view a repeat performance recently, the first-hand knowl­ the flitting figure of Caroline Milliken—fairy of the edge which the experienced firm of Kennedy-Brake- dance—by means of radio. And on the same pro­ ley-Logue, Measles Specialists, was able to supply gram—your announcer, Esther Whitney.

proved to be the sustaining factor in the crisis. Child psychologist Martha Perkins—office hours: Rapid advances have been made in the furrowed oh, anytime day or night—has been experimenting field of chemistry since Barbara Leland stuck her with certain theories and Jorena on The Care and burned fingers in the chemical pie. Feeding of Human Nature and has come to the She put in her thumb conclusion that it isn't hungry. The ponderous vol­ And pulled out a plum and said ume gets heavy, so we put it down. And we didn't Cc Hia Of. even crack the binding.

-*H[ 42 y*- M. 43 !K FRESHMAN OFFICERS — FIRST SEMESTER Back Row, left to right: Marie Beatteay, Ann Hamel, Esther Germain, Elizabeth Colson. Seated, left to right: Gloria Rice, Carlotta Garrison.

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OEPTEMBER brought 200 new students to Westbrook. These started their social program for the year with an outdoor steak supper, closely followed by a formal reception at which the faculty were introduced. The infant group provided new talent for the dramatic club. Gifted members in­ cluded Louise Parker, Janet Smith, Virginia Pitts, Virginia Gamewell, Carolyn French and Helena Duff. Joanne Jordan, Jean O'Brion, Olive Moody and Betty Cooper proved worthy members of the Westbrook Junior College News staff. Musically inclined "Freshies" joined the Glee Club, with Geraldine Doughty, Charlotte Root, Louise Parker and Dorothy Duncan standing out. Sports drew their quota of the class with Helen Richardson acting on the govern­ ing bodies of both the W. A. A. and the skiing group. Peggy Coulson was also promi­ nent as enthusiast of the snowy slopes. Secretarial Club members honored Barbara

-*H[ 44 ><*- FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS — SECOND SEMESTER Back Row, left to right: Anne Hamel, Carlotta Garrison, Joan Cleveland. Front Row, left to right: Esther Germain, Marie Beatteay, Elizabeth Colson.

Smith by her election as secretary. Janet Smith did her bit for the first-year class by representing it in the royal court of the Winter Carnival Queen. Shining scholastically were Jean McKenzie, Barbara Titcomb and Mildred Robi- chaud. All received honors for their achievements. Outstanding among the social events was the Cabaret Dance, with chairman Carolyn French. Later, day students entertained resident students at a roller-skating party arranged by Betsy King. Second semester festivities included a "Vic" dance under the supervision of Phyllis Barker and Jane Marshall. Alva Farrow and Gloria Rice planned the outing for day and resident students. Also to be noted is the doughnut breakfast marking the Hersey Hall open house. Freshman House Presidents were: Hersey, Patricia Disney: Goddard, Carolyn French; Bell, Norma Fossett; Seventeen, Barbara Kieser; Donnelly, Elsa Lofgren.

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ADAMS, EDWINA M. Wethersfield, Connecticut ALDRED, MARION Ashton, Rhode Island ANTON, PENELOPE J. Waterbury, Connecticut ATWATER, ELIZABETH A. Westfield, Massachusetts BARDEN, ROBERTA L. Swampscott, Massachusetts BARKER, MARION A. . Portland, Maine BARKER, PHYLLIS E. Needham, Massachusetts BARRON, BARBARA A. . South Portland, Maine BARSTOW, BARBARA A. . Brookline, Massachusetts BATSON, JEAN Lynn, Massachusetts BEALE, SHIRLEY Portland, Maine BEATTEAY, MARIE M. St. John, New Brunswick, Can. BEEDE, VIRGINIA C. South Portland, ivlaine BENNETT, AMY E. Newry, Maine BERLEPSCH, LOIS F. East Hartford, Connecticut BlCKFORD, ARLENE M. Lisbon Falls, Maine BINFORD, CYNTHIA A. . Portland, Maine 1 BLACKWOOD, MERCEDES M South Port and, Maine BLANCHARD, LILLIAN E. Presque Isle, Maine BORGE, LEON A M. Falmouth Foreside, Maine BRADLEY, MARIE H. Norwalk, Connecticut BROWN, CONSTANCE . Melrose, Massachusetts BROWN, G. VIRGINIA . Brockton, Massachusetts BROWN, PRISCILLA L. Brunswick, Maine BURNS, ROWENA M. Berlin, New Hampshire BURTON, NANCY Winchendon, Massachusetts CALDWELL, JANIECE E. . Brockton, Massachusetts CAPLAN, SHIRLEY Worcester, Massachusetts CAREY, DOROTHY E. Portland, Maine CARNES, BARBARA Newton, Massachusetts CHAPMAN, DOROTHY L. Portland, Maine CIIYNOWETH, DOROTHY R. Stoneham, Massachusetts CLEVELAND, JOAN South Portland, Maine CLIFFORD, NORMA H. . Melrose, Massachusetts COLSON, ELIZABETH C. Gloucester, Massachusetts COOPER, DOROTHY E. Attleboro, Massachusetts COPELAND, HELEN L. Quincy, Massachusetts CORBIN, ELAINE Portland, Maine COULSON, MARGARET Winchester, Massachusetts CRABTREE, ELIZABETH H. Newton Center, Massachusetts* DARLING, PATRICIA J. Lowell, Massachusetts DAVIS, FLORA E. . Waterville, Maine DEGIFICO, ISABELLA J. Portland, Maine DENNIS, MARJORIE A. . Rumford, Maine DEWEY, ELIZABETH M. Manchester, Connecticut DISNEY, PATRICIA . Worcester, Massachusetts DODGE, RETA E. . Portland, Maine DOLE, VAUN E. . Portland, Maine

-»i 46 }*- DOUGHTY, GERALDINE M South Portland, Maine DUFF, HELENA . Portland, Maine DUNCAN, DOROTHY A. . Portland, Maine DUNCKLEE, GERTRUDE Mystic, Connecticut EATON, MABEL A. Augusta, Maine ELLIS, E. ESTELLE Waterville, Maine FARROW, ALVA G. No. Conway, New Hampshire FINN, ELISABETH F. Portland, Maine FlTZHERBERT, AGNES M. Bernardston, Massachusetts FOSSETT, NORMA E. Union, Maine FOSTER, HARRIET W. . Bronxville, New York FRENCH, CAROLYN L. Worcester, Massachusetts FROST, LOUISE Springfield, Massachusetts FULLER, ELEANOR C. Springfield, Massachusetts GAGE, JACQUELINE . Marblehead, Massachusetts GAHM, HELEN . Andover, Massachusetts GALLI, DOROTHY F. Portland, Maine GAM WELL, VIRGINIA . Pittsfield, Massachusetts GARDNER, MARJORIE A. . Orono, Maine GARLAND, CONSTANCE E. Leominster, Massachusetts GARRISON, CARLOTTA L. Winchester, Massachusetts GERMAIN, ESTHER . Portland, Maine GIBBS, DOROTHY . Saugus, Massachusetts GODDARD, HELEN T. Attleboro, Massachusetts GOODMAN, ELSA B. . Bangor, Maine GORDON, EDITH . Worcester, Massachusetts GORTON, MAVIS S. Arlington, Massachusetts GREENE, ELEANOR E. Waban, Massachusetts GREGORY, EDITH M. Dalton, Massachusetts HALL, JANE L. . Portland, Maine HAMEL, ANN M. . Portland, Maine HARRIMAN, HELENE M. Conway, New Hampshire HASTY, MARY E. . South Portland, Maine HATCH, FRANCES L. . Bowdoinham, Maine HELMOLD, JANE Willimantic, Connecticut HURLOCK, GLORIA A. . Marblehead, Massachusetts JACKSON, ESTHER I. Montpelier, Vermont JENKINSON, FRANCES Kcnnebunk, Maine JENSEN, MARJORIE M. . Longmeadow, Massachusetts JOHNSON, MARION E. Brockton, Massachusetts JOHNSON, NORNIE K. . East Douglas, Massachusetts JONES, MARGARET F. South Portland, Maine JORDAN, JOANNE . Bangor, Maine JORDAN, MARIE M. South Portland, Maine KAATZ, LEAH Portland, Maine KEAY, LOUISE G. West Medford, Massachusetts KELLEY, BARBARA A Norway, Maine KERR, LOUISE J. Auburn, Maine KIESER, BARBARA A. Auburndale, Massachusetts KING, BETTY LEE Cape Elizabeth, Maine KING, ELIZABETH P, Portland, Maine KNIGHT, MARY L. Portland, Maine LAMBERTSON, PHYLLIS Clinton, Maine

•#£4? y*- LAMBERTSON, FRANCES . Clinton, Maine LAVIGNE, AUDREY M. . South Portland, Maine LAWRENCE, PHYLLIS S. Nashua, New Hampshire LEBOURDAIS, SUZETTE M. Biddeford, Maine LEMPERT, FRANCES Lewiston, Maine LIBBY, EILEEN F. . Portland, Maine LILJEHOLM, ELSIE M. Seal Harbor, Maine LITTLE, MARTHA E. Damariscotta, Maine LOFGREN, ELSA Hyde Park, Massachusetts LOUNSBURY, MARCIA E. Simsbury, Connecticut LUCE, NATALIE A. South Portland, Maine LURIER, LUCILLE Worcester, Massachusetts MACDONALD, DOROTHY Lynn, Massachusetts MACFARLAND, JUNE . Lincoln, Massachusetts MACLEAN, ROBERTA M. Berlin, New Hampshire MCCANN, ELIZABETH Portland, Maine MCKENZIE, JEAN M. Portland, Maine MARSHALL, JANE Portland, Maine* MASON, BEVERLY M. Brockton, Massachusetts MATTISON, PATRICIA G Rumford, Maine MERRILL, JUNE M. Damariscotta, Maine MEWER, HAZEL E. Old Orchard Beach, Maine MILETTE, MARILYN E. Lakeport, New Hampshire MILLER, DOROTHY R. . South Portland, Maine MILLER, LIBBIE F. . Portland, Maine MILLER, SHIRLEY H. Portland, Maine MINER, MARJORIE A. Providence, Rhode Island MOODY, OLIVE G. Exeter, New Hampshire MORAHAN, MARCIE Gloucester, Massachusetts MORRILL, INEZ C. Manchester, New Hampshire MORRIS, E. MARJORIE Bangor, Maine MORSE, ALICE D. Waterford, Maine MURCH, MARY I. . South Casco, Maine MURPHY, NANCY A. M Brockton, Massachusetts NICHOLS, PRISCILLA M. Reading, Massachusetts NORCROSS, MARJORIE . Brockton, Massachusetts NORRIS, HELEN Wethersfield, Connecticut NUNES, SHIRLEY New Bedford, Massachusetts OAKES, JANE . Rangeley, Maine O'BRION, M. JEAN Portland, Maine PARKER, LOUISE . Gorham, Maine PARKER, MARCELLE K. Manchester, New Hampshire PATTERSON, ELAINE West Newton, Massachusetts PEVERLEY, IDA M. Lisbon Center, Maine PIO, NICOLINA T. . Portland, Maine PITTS, VIRGINIA A. . Harrison, Maine PLUMSTEAD, BLANCHE A. Wiscassett, Maine POLLEY, DOROTHY M. Maiden, Massachusetts PRIEST, DORIS E. . South Sudbury, Massachusetts RALPH, LUCILLE F. . Edge wood, Rhode Island RAND, FRANCES Portsmouth, New Hampshire REM BY, MILDRED H. Winthrop, Massachusetts RICE, GLORIA M. Portland, Maine

-«•{ 48 l#- RICHARDS, CONSTANCE M Nashua, New Hampshire RICHARDSON, BARBARA W Concord, Massachusetts RICHARDSON, HELEN L. Melrose, Massachusetts RING, VIRGINIA M. . Swampscott, Massachusetts ROBERTSON, BEVERLY B. Waterville, Maine ROBICHAUD, MILDRED . Arlington, Massachusetts ROBINSON, BARBARA A. Portland, Maine ROGERS, KATHERINE J. Portland, Maine ROOT, CHARLOTTE C. Newton Center, Massachusetts RUSSELL, CHARLOTTE J Portland, Maine RUSSELL, MARIAN J. Nashua, New Hampshire SARGENT, MARY L. Amesbury, Massachusetts SAYRE, RUTH F. . Longmeadow, Massachusetts SHANNON, JANE Laconia, New Hampshire SHAW, ALICE E. . Portland, Maine SMALL, NATALIE L. Gorham, Maine SMART, BARBARA . l.ewiston, Maine SMITH, BARBARA L. Worcester, Massachusetts SMITH, JANET D. . Winchester, Massachusetts SNOW, SHIRLEY C. Seekonk, Massachusetts SOULE, DOROTHY E. South Portland, Maine SPENCE, CAROLYN B. Waltham, Massachusetts SPENCER, PAULINE A. East Northfield, Massachusetts STANDLEY, ELIZABETH T Beverly, Massachusetts STANLEY, ANNE H. Rockville Centre, New York STEVENS, MARY H. Great Notch, New Jersey STEWART, JOANNE B Middleboro, Massachusetts STREET, GERALDINE R. Yarmouth, Maine STROUT, MARGUERITE L. Bar Harbor, Maine SYLVESTER, JANICE Lrunswick, Maine THOMPSON, MARGARET F. Limestone, Maine THOMPSON, MARY L. Portland, Maine TITCOMB, BARBARA A. . West Hartford, Connecticut TRUE, BARBARA E. Denmark, Maine TYLDSLEY, GLADYCE F. . Beverly, Massachusetts WALDMANN, JOYCE A. Rockville Centre, New York WALKER, ELLA E. Brockton, Massachusetts WALTERS, BARBARA Melrose, Massachusetts WARD, HOPE D. . Greenville Junction, Maine WARD, JANE S. . Portland, Maine WATKINS, HELEN M. Bloomfield, Connecticut WENTWORTH, MARJORIE M East Baldwin, Maine WIGHT, DOROTHY L Norway, Maine WILLIAMS, ALEXANDRIA H Portland, Maine WILLIAMS, CAROLYN H. Saylesville, Rhode Island WINCHENBACH, PRISCILLA South Portland, Maine WING, FAITH E. tape Elizabeth, Maine WOOD, HELEN F. . East Baldwin, Maine WOODBURY, KATHRYN Bristol, Connecticut WOODMAN, ANNE E. Marblehead, Massachusetts WORM HOOD, RUTH 1. least SebagO, Maine WYMAN, JOSEPHINE . Mill bridge, Maine YORK, PAULINE E. I lowland, Maine

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•+i 5i ><*- Back Row, left to right: Jean O'Brion, Louise Parker. Front Row, left to right: Barbara Merrill, Mildred Hart. Mildred Ashmead.

jiitt^ent Council

1 HE STUDENT COUNCIL, whose primary duty is to increase coopera­ tion between students and faculty, has again completed a most successful year. In the fall, the group sponsored a talk by Miss Pekrul, of the New England Baptist Hospital, for pre-nursing students. A tea was given for her afterwards. The group also sponsored a Defense Stamp Drive in March. Mildred Hart, president of the Student Council, represented us at a meeting of the Civilian Defense of New England Colleges in Boston, on April I I. The Council introduced the Point System for election of officers, wherein no one girl will be over-burdened with extra-curricular activities. With this new system, the Student Council climaxed an extremely beneficial year —for themselves, and the student body as a whole.

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Left to right: Alice MeGinty, Kathryn Libby, Jean McKenzie.

(Eantempurary J\ffairs (Club

THE CONTEMPORARY AFFAIRS CLUB launched another year's pro­ gram of "whodunits and whys" by sending three of its ablest soap box Ciceros, Esther Kennedy, Kathryn Libby and Alice MeGinty, to the New England Conference of Inter­ national Relations Clubs at Smith College, November 14 and 15. With a revamped organization and program, the club elected the following officers—President, Alice MeGinty; Treasurer, Jean McKenzie; Librarian, Kathryn Libby. Dean Kimball is the faculty adviser. Meetings were held twice a month on Monday afternoons, with guest speakers, panel discussions, quiz programs, presentation of paper and general hair pulling over the "Irish problem" varying the program. As special features of their yearly program, the club sponsored the Time Current Events Test in February, and also presented Mr. Harrison Lakin, our favorite commentator, in a series of six lectures. The latest books on economics, social changes and military strategy, Headline Books, a Foreign Policy Association subscription, Fortnightly Summaries of International Events, News of Netherlands, Norway, Australia, Chicago Round Table Discussions, the speeches of Winston Churchill, and every available source of current news has been made available, not only to members, but also to the whole school through the Car­ negie Endowment for International Peace. These books and pamphlets will become a permanent collection and a valuable source of material for all students.

M. 53 ><*- Standing: Jean Wetmore, Alexandria Williams. Sitting: Alice McGinty.

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%^/HANGES in size, shape and makeup resulted in an improved "News" this year. Revisions extended into the editorial department as well, with new features and columns appearing. Heralding the premiere of the revamped issue was a news story in the "Portland Telegram." Photos of staff members and interviews were featured. This year's "News" editor, Alice McGinty, found able assistance in columnist Jean O'Brion; humorist Jean Jordan; photographer Valerie Power; interviewer Jane Merri- hew; ad solicitor Alex Williams and circulation manager Jean Wetmore.

^i 54 y^ Standing, left to right: Carolyn French, Joan Davis, Louise Parker. Seated, left to right: Beatrice Mandelstam, Mary Esther Treat

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JL HE purpose and aim of "The Masque and Candle" are to create a broader understanding of the theater in its more simple aspects for those interested in dramatics, either as a vocation or an avocation. This was exemplified by having at the meetings such speakers as Mr. Bert Smith, who discussed stage directing and opportunities for young Thespians; Mr. Alan Chase, who told about Summer Stock; and Mrs. Ford Campbell, who demonstrated the art of make-up. Two outstanding changes were made during 1941-1942. Miss Phyllis McCann assisted Miss Marguerite Shaw in coaching the plays. New stage drapes which give dignity to the stage were bought. In the fall, three one-act plays were presented: "Thursday Evening," by Chris­ topher Morley; "The Purple Doorknob," by Walter Prichard Eaton; and "Accent on Revenge," by Frederick A. McCue. The major production of the year was the three-act play, "Out of the Frying Pan," a hilarious comedy by Francis Swann. The cast included Katherine Libby, Esther Ken­ nedy, Barbara Griswold, Louise Parker, and Virginia Pitts. The various committees were headed very capably by Barbara Knight, Virginia Tirrell, Ruth Hall, Martha Heffner, Virginia Cawthorne, and Virginia Paine. The Honorary Society added many worthy names to its membership list. Eligi­ bility for membership in this Society is determined by the meritorious activity of each member in the club.

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Standing, left to right: Virginia Pitts, Helen Richardson, Maryjane Swett Seated: Valerie Power.

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ITS second year of existence coming to an end with the class of 1942, the Westbrook Athletic Association found its program more extensive and organized. The officers were chosen by popular vote of the students in the fall of the year. Managers for all sports were also chosen from the student body. The first successful and colorful activity of the year by the W. A. A., was the Coronation Ball at the Eastland Hctel in February. Next came the exciting and breath­ less basketball game between the faculty and seniors. To end the successful year, a banquet was held at which athletic ability and sportsmanship were commended by the presentation of special diplomas and ribbons.

-*•{ 58 >*- GLEE CLUB OFFICERS Back Row, left to right: Mildred Ashmead, Louise Rubino, Esther Kennedy. Front Row, left to right: Marjorie Clarke. Elizabeth French,

(&itt Club

LJNDER the supervision of Director Rupert Neily, this year's Glee Club has risen to heights greater than ever. Thrilling concerts were given at the Rotary and Portland Men's Clubs. In March the annual Lenten Concert at St. Luke's Church was presented. Climaxing the season were the joint concerts with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology students. The local program at the Eastland ballroom was followed a week later by a return appearance of the groups at Longwood Towers, Boston. Campus programs included the Christmas Candlelight Vespers with Margo Good- ell as the Madonna and the Commencement Concert in the spring. In May, Mr. and Mrs. Neily entertained the singers at a picnic held at their seaside home. Besides the musical guidance of Mr. Neily, this year's group enjoyed the accom­ paniment of Miss Phyllis Reed, pianist. Moreover, members won't soon forget the outstanding voices of soloists Ruth Mooers, Geraldine Doughty, and Marie Zukunft.

M. 59 ><*- Left to right: Barbara Smith, Marjorie Clarke, Jean Dexter.

Clre Secretarial Club

XARE you a member of the Secretarial Club? If not, you ought to be one." This year, under the direction of Marjorie Clarke, the club has been successful in carrying out its purpose. An enjoyable evening was spent when three former members of the Secretarial Club of Westbrook Junior talked about their present positions and the value of effi­ ciency in the business world. When bridge swept the campus, the Secretarial Club gave a bridge party in the Alumni Recreation room. It was a most profitable affair and admission was paid in the form of Defense Stamps. In March, a new member of our faculty, Mrs. Ronald Watson gave a very inter­ esting talk about her experience in the business world. Questions were asked and much information was gained, helpful to beginners. Miss Janet Smith, advisor, is to be credited for her guidance.

-Hi 60 ]•<*•• Left to right: Mary Bradford, Helen Goddard, Elizabeth Cooper, Dorothy Soule.

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1 HE RIDING CLUB was very prominent in Westbrook Junior College activities this year. Early in the fall all active and interested students met at the Riding School for supper and elected officers. The supper meetings, held the first Wednesday of every month, were always events to look forward to with the expectations of good food, good companions and good fun. Early in the fall a highly competitive stable show was held, and later in the season brisk trail rides were enjoyed by beginning, intermediate and advanced riders. Colored moving pictures of previous rides and horse shows were given, and in February the annual Carnival was staged with the full cooperation of the weather-man. This includ­ ed riding for all, skiing, skating and a delicious buffet luncheon. In March an Informal Dance was held in the Stroudwater Grange Hall, which was voted highly successful by all who attended. April saw the annual High School Tea and an exciting three-hour trail ride. With graduation came the big Horse Show as climax for the riding season. The medals were then awarded by Dr. Proctor to the eight members of the Drill Team and the Tomlinson Merit Award for Horsemanship was given to the Senior showing the greatest progress during the year. H A M i E

-*H[ 62 }<*- Back Row, left to right: Elizabeth Neal, Dorothea Wilbur. Dorothea banc Margaret Goodell, Geraldine Qement, Hazel Garland, Elizabeth Rowe. Second Row, left to right: Lois Goldthwait, Anne Hyman, Mary Silvester. Front Row, left to right: Virginia Gamwell, Margaret Thompson, Virginia Cawthorne, Marion Eaton, Elizabeth Fleming, Mary Esther 'lb-cat. Mildred Hart. Ruth Hall.

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e£?'ROR M the early-rising waitresses to the late studiers, the Lodge is a bustle of activity. Never a dull moment—whether it be a rendition on our newly acquired piano of Tschaikowsky's Piano Concerto or Glenn Miller's Moonlight Cocktails, or even the nightly rush for the bathtub. The honor of carnival queen was bestowed on one of our girls, Millie Hart. The Dramatic Club finds two of its able members, Mary Esther Treat and Virginia Caw­ thorne, in the house. Elizabeth Ann Fleming expertly represents the Riding Club. Miss Wheeler and Miss Fair have an easy time keeping their charges in line as the girls have all learned that cheerful cooperation brings about good results. To quote our theme song, "Come to the Lodge and you'll surely have some fun!"

•4 63 }#- Back Row, left to right: Althea Ferguson, Barbara Griswold, Miss Shaw, Mrs. Vincent, Sally Hobson, Barbara Ellsworth. Second Row, left to right: Jane Meyer, Glenede Tower, Amy Bennett, Elaine Hubbell, Frances Jenkinson. Front Row, left to right: Marguerite Seaman, Virginia Copp, Valerie- Power, Jane Merrihew, Jean Wetmore.

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G/E'EPTEMBEI R found I4 girls, Miss Shaw, and Miss Williams living to­ gether in Johnson House. Our first form of life was a pajama party for our little sisters. December found us working on the directories, the proceeds of which went to re­ decorate our smoker in red, white and blue. January brought our open house after Miss Rita Shaw's recital, both of which were a great success. In the same month Miss Williams put one over on us by becoming Mrs. Harry Vincent. May finds us leaving Westbrook after two years together of fun, work, and spirit. Our outstanding students are Valerie Power, President of the W. A. A. and Art Editor of the "Tower"; Jane Merrihew, Literary Editor of the "Tower," and Barbara Griswold, who represents us in the dramatic club by having one of the leads in "Out of the Frying Pan." We also have representatives in the riding club, glee club, and the "W. J. C. News."

~*>4 64 >*-- Back Row, left to right: Ruth Lemoine, Rosalyn Burg. Fourth tunc, left to right: Celia Jordan, Ruby Neiditz, Grace Smith, Charlene Crosby, Dorothy Essery, Joan Davis, Mary McCormick, Eleanor Wilkinson. Third Row, left to right: Shirley Moore, Jean Briggs, Pearl Metcalf, Una 1 .indsay. Second Row, left to right: Miss Lundy, Muriel Me Lane, Joan Fowler, Helen Flaherty, Louise Rubino, Mrs. Watson. First Row, left to right: Priscilla Spencer, Elsa Goodman, Virginia Tirrell, Barbara Knight.

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I ) HITMAN, known to its fond inhabitants as "Whitman—best house on campus," boasts a talented group of amateur dramatists. "Gilbert Briggs" and Sulli­ van Essery" caused many a laugh in the mad preparations for an even madder affair— in short, the "Blitz" Fashion Show. The 21 girls—the charges of Miss Lundy and Mrs. Watson—represent one of the most fun-loving and versatile campus groups. "Roz" Burg represented Whitman on the scholastic side by being named on the Dean's List; in the field of leadership, Whitman was aptly represented by the class president, Louise Rubino; in the field of sports, Whitman boasts near-experts in the arts of riding, skiing, and basketball.

•<*{. 65 ;K Back Row, left to right: Althea Quimby, Priscilla Wood, Jane Finnell, Thenis Brewer. Fourth Row, left to right: Esther Whitney, ECathryn Libby, June Wiley. Third Row, left to right: Virginia Paine, Alice Lloyd, Janis Foster, Nancy Nevers. Second Row, left to right: Lorraine Giblin, Carol Kyle. Elizabeth Albro, Marjorie Clarke, Ruth May. Front Row, left to right: Doris Hellmann, Kathleen White, ECathryn Clark, Althea Cuilmette, Ruth Bull, Joan McNulty.

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'/HE newest house on campus—that's Deering! The only house on campus that has the privilege of house parents—Mr. and Mrs. Fuller. The twenty-two girls have, with their guidance, established a name for Deering. The girls are a versatile group: Doris Hellmann, June Wiley, and Kay Libby carry­ ing the scholastic honors; Esther Whitney and Kay Libby, the dramatic talents. The Glee Club is well represented with twelve members.

-•*•{ 66 ><*- Back Row, left to right: Ruth Mooers, Charlotte Cohen, Jean Poole, Beatrice Mandelstam, Marjorie Cate, Elizabeth French, Martha HeflFner. Third Row, left to right: Anna Nash, Margaret Glidden, Dorothy Trull, Phyllis Langevin, Mary Bradford, Jean Brakeley. Second Row, left to right: Maroy Dunn, Miss Reed, Grace Warner, Frances Thomas, Esther Kennedy, Alien Elliott. Front Row, left to right: Joan Taylor. Ruth Lawton, Nancy Wiswall, Marena Ashborn, Barbara Leland, Mildred Ashmead, Jean Dexter, Vivian Hamilton, Gloria DeLong, Ethel Greene.

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SOMETHING new has been added to this year's Houghton Hall — a brand new, bay-windowed dining room, sporting colonial furnishings. As for its inhabitants, the musical members were outstanding. Among them were Ruth Mooers, Betty French and Mildred Ashmead. Wanakea's riders found Houghton adequate support with Mary Bradford, Nancy Wiswall and Martha Heffner in the fore. Dramatics and Tower Board claimed the duties of both Beatrice Mandlestam and Barbara Leland. Socially, Houghton pioneered with its house dances that proved delightfully in­ formal. President for the year was Barbara Leland.

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BUSHEL O" DREAMS

[This short story, written by Jean O'Brion, was awarded first place in THE TOWER short story contest.]

Beyond the mountains of the moon, if you care Seek what ye would find; to search, you may chance upon your Luck. But it Hold to what you have. is a wise man who knows his own Luck, and many "Strange," he said. "How am I to know what I there dre who have returned from their search would find, and what have I that I should hold?" So empty-handed, or with the Luck belonging to some­ saying, he shrugged his knapsack onto his shoulders one else. and went his way, seeking from door to door. Peter had gone searching there once, but to the Now on the second Sunday in the week, just as day at hand he wasn't sure whether or not he had Peter was despairing of ever finding that in search found his own Luck. The Luck he had brought back of which his Luck had sent him, he came to a Rich —carrying it carefully in his cupped hands—had City. Behind the walls of the Rich City lived many been small and perfect in shape, and beautiful in people, all hurrying and scurrying about the streets, color. But what its shape was, or what its hue, Peter each bent upon his own business. In fact, so bent had never been able to tell, for such is the charac­ had they become upon their own businesses that ter of Luck that only once—if it is your Luck—can many of them were bowed and humped, and did you call it by name. not even notice the dusty Peter. Now Peter had unlocked the secret place in which Peter checked his knapsack with a local inn-keeper he kept his treasure, for it was decreed in the record and went off about the city, seeking what he would books of the Custodian of the Valley-Which-Lies- find. But although he saw many fine sights and Beyond-the-Moon-Mountains that on a certain day many rich things, and although he might easily have (to be recognized by its perfection), Peter would become as rich as any citizen of the city, Peter felt start to know his own Luck. shackled within the high marble walls, for no sun The day he had picked was so perfect that he felt ever topped them to light up the cool, damp sure it was the right one. (Picking the right day for streets. a conference with Luck is very nearly as important Next day he went his way once more, seeking as being able to call Luck by name.) Overhead, in a from door to door. sky so blue that it brought tears, a toe-dancing However, it was not until the moon had waxed wind, carelessly shaking its shoes, had dropped and waned that he stopped in his peregrinations a patches of lamb's woo! cloud on the peak of Peter's second time. This stop he made in a humble village. favorite mountain. A swallow was hem-stitching It was a pleasant place; the villagers did no work, back and forth across the sky, and even if one swal­ for their gardens grew without care, and their cattle low doesn't make a summer, it seemed perfectly grazed in broad fields, returning at night to be obvious that summer would arrive with the next milked and fed bran mash. swallow at least. But even here Peter could not find that in search So, carrying it as carefully as he did when he first of which his Luck had sent him, so he quickly went brought it home, Peter took his Luck to a near-by his own way, seeking again from door to door. hill-top for consultation. There in the sunshine he In his travels, Peter had collected the lovely found that he had indeed been right—the day was things he had seen and felt: ewes washing their new perfect, as decreed by the Custodian. Turning Luck lambs; the piping of a shepherd in the next valley in the clear light, Peter at last made out the inscrip­ but one; a pastoral landscape seen through the haze tion etched on its surface. of a late summer's afternoon; latent gleamings pried

•H; 69 JK from the bed of a stream by the sun's inquisitive fin­ "But that cannot be," he reasoned. "I have not gers; a curl of smoke in the early morning sky. yet obeyed Luck's admonition, nor found that which These had he kept; some in his heart, some on his I sought." lips, some in his verses. They made no heavy bur­ Nevertheless, so gay did he feel that, resting his den, rather they served to lighten his way; and as he back against the tree and using a nearby stone as a wandered, he added to their number. desk, he began to compose new verses. By the time he had counted the horns of the old Luck is laughing, Luck is gay, moon some twelve times, Peter began to feel that Luck may go another way; he had covered enough territory in his search for Though my luck is strangely lacking, Luck's meaning. Many places had he visited, many Even Luck must need some tracking. people had he seen, but still he was certain that he Though for luck I've long been seeking, had not discovered the meaning of his Luck. In­ O'er rrjy shoulder 'twill be peeking. deed, he was even beginning to doubt the validity No more for luck I'll peer and shout; of his claim to Luck's ownership. Let my luck come search ME out! Late one night—so late, forsooth, that even the And as he finished his verses, Peter turned away stars had begun to pull their blankets over their and looked down into the other side of the valley— heads—Peter came to the top of a hill, and so at his own front door! weary was he that he decided to remain the night Down the hill went Peter, carolling gladly. No there under a tree. Taking out a blanket, he spread longer did he care to find his Luck; Home was well his bed, and pummelling his knapsack into pillow- enough with him, and Luck at its best was but a shape, he quietly went to sleep. chancey thing. So as he carolled, he fumbled for When he awoke the next morning, Peter felt his Luck, to toss the shiny toy away. But now, where strangely at peace, almost as if his wanderings were the riddle had been, was a single flaming word: done. HAPPINESS!

CAMPUS BOOGIE

[This essay, written by Alice McGinty, was awarded first plac in THE TOWER Essay Contest.]

Did you ever find yourself unconsciously avoiding play tricks with our fancy and delight in creating the lines of the. squares as you walked down the imaginary people. sidewalk? Do you say "bread and butter" when you When we were very young, sometimes these pass a pole on the outside? Do you ever enjoy a people took on a sinister aspect. Perhaps there was stolen moment of puddle-paddling when no one is a dark place under the stairs where the boogey man looking? Or, if you've forgotten Christopher Rob- lived. And who was that evil creature who hid under bins' bears "who wait at the corners ail ready to eat our bed every night as soon as the light was turned the sillies who walk on the lines of the squares," you out? We may even now avoid the ragman because probably go for the swing version of that old nur­ someone told us, when we were very young, that he sery rhyme, "The Little Man Who Wasn't There." carried away little boys and girls in his burlap bags. These things seem to have a whimsical charm all And now, not being quite old, we still have our their own that is ageless. Rumplestiliskin, Snow boogies. FHere on campus there are three popular White and Cinderella appeal to those who are ever favorites: Boogie Woogie, the inimitable Yehudi, young, as do Mr. Jordan, Messenger 5559, Topper, and The G-r-r-rind, otherwise known as Oh, the In­ Dumbo, Ferdinand the Bull, and Mr. Limpet. Pixies tellectual Type. The Grind, or Oh, the Intellectual

•+i 70 >*- Type, is that big, bad, black creature that lurks Ravels Bolero, Chopin's Prelude in A Major, and about library shelves. He is stooped, and his eyes even an Eighteenth-Century Drawingroom have are bloodshot from long hours of tedious study over made swing. Weren't we surprised when Addison the midnight oil. There is always a hint of dust on and Steele, Austen, and Thackeray were readable. the tip of his nose, and stray silver fish people his Once through with Shakespeare, we were never go­ beard. His rusty black suit is held together by ing to touch a play again. Yet Maxwell Anderson spider's threads. We scarcely dare breathe in his isn't half bad, and he used blank verse, too. That presence for fear of its falling apart altogether. He "smart" college fad that affected an absolute in­ speaks in other-world tones. Every syllable measures difference to the world outside, like last year's three feet. Clearly a denizen of the fourth dimen­ pointed fingernail, just isn't being worn this spring. sion and better left in his lair. Just to be sure of A student who is intellectually inclined has gained avoiding him, we run past the library door. We shut a sense of the fitness of things; an insight into the our eyes and count ten, which brings us safely lasting values; a foothold on a kind of security that through the foreign news to Terry and The Pirates. will give balance and meaning to his life. A student And we whistle when we swing to Ravel, Tschaikow- with intellectual interests faces the reality of the sky, Chopin, and Mendelssohn. 'Cause the Gr-r-rind- kind of world he is going to live in. He does not 'II getcha if ya don't watch out! run away. He expects no miracles, nor does he af­ His name is Anathema. Once spoken and we are fect a "Let George do it" attitude. He realizes his in his clutches by some sort of telepathic control. responsibility to himself, the community, and the Of course there are some people—Publican snobs nation, and so proceeds to prepare. He reads the with twisted stocking seams and shiny noses who Times at least once a week, or he may mix Andy cry aloud in the marketplace their thanks that they Gump and the world of foreign affairs every day in are not as other men. The "sip and run" type who the Herald. He thumbs through the numberless cur­ happen to be able to pronounce Nietzsche, Rach­ rent events exhibits in the library during that extra maninoff, and Van Gogh, which of course gives fifteen minutes before dinner. He reads, he talks, them the right to use such names. Or the Yogi or and he thinks a good deal about the future. This Cyclops who has become blind from hours spent alone is being realistic in a practical way. staring at the sun—the "A" sun—and so sees noth­ The intellectual student is not afraid to track ing else. Social Ishmaels, they are a lesson to us. down a word or an idea. He dares to try the book We'd rather get all F's than be like that. Yet, there that may not have been a best seller, for in it he must be a way to get around the old boy. Some knows he may find fresh fuel for the fire that keeps peop'e have a drag; they get five A's without crack­ the wolf of boredom away from the door. ing a book. But we'd better play safe and be satis­ fied to pass. We never can tell what will happen. Adventures in thinking, in discovering a meaning for him in an old idea, or perhaps in creating a new Silly, isn't it? Remember how we laughed yester­ one are his. Slowly, standards, basis for judgment, day when we told the poor ragman he was the mon­ and understanding have begun to appear, and these ster who haunted our youth. We're not afraid of the dark any more, and we roar when we think of he nurses because they also contribute to his sense the man without a head who hid in the closet. And of security. so it is with The Grind. To be intellectual does not He knows that marks pay, ideas pay, vocabulary necessarily infer a snob, a drip, a social jerk with an pays, that balance pays in a business world. He unbalanced view of life. Maybe Milton's Penseroso recognizes the value of escape and so finds it legiti­ discouraged us in "the pursuit of the pleasures of mately in reading, in poetry, in art, in music, in melancholy." We were tortured with Walter Dam- sports. It may be tingling with Tschaikowsky's Fifth. rosch in our youth, and so we are sure that classical It may be losing himself in an ecstatic race with the music has nothing for us. Yet, Tschaikowsky has held wind down some slope. It may be revelling in the four "firsts" on the Hit Parade with Concerto for sheer sensuous imagery of Keats or Edna St. Vincent Two, Moon Love, Our Love, and The Isle of May. Millay. Somehow he feels that here is a kick, a

^{71> complete escape, he never found In coke and can admire Miss Millay's "shining palace built upon bridge. Again in moments of fear, of doubt, he the sand," but he loves the "ugly house," because may go to Bach and in the sublimity, the insistent the rock is solid. The security of a good job, a sense strength, the faith of the Passacaglia be made whole of balance, proportion, discrimination, a means for again. legitimate escape, for spiritual security, for mental The intellectual student knows that the worth­ stimulation, and just plain fun are his. while things are the only practical realities, the only These make for him a firmer foundation upon values that pay off, that give full measure pressed which to build a fruitful life. He has light to explore down and running over. There is no question. He all the dark corners. He knows there aren't any has found the key to the door that leads ahead. He boogey men.

HEIRLOOM

[This poem, written by Jean O'Brion, was awarded first place in THE TOWER poetry contest.]

Watch Elti, lad. We shepherds had come alone, I would not lose her But after us, out of the East, For ten, nay, fifty sheep. Even as the Star had come, Yes, I know she's old, Came three Wise Men, And crippled, too; Three Oriental kings on camels, And these five years past Bearing gifts for the Child. I've sheared her, not for wool, They spread their brocades But for her safety's sake, At His feet, and then their jewels, Lest some toush bush or thorn tree And the radiance was lovely. Catch and hold her fast. But He, the Kingly Child, looked beyond, And stretched His swaddled arms To Elti, kicking in my robe.

So' many years a30 We stayed a while, worshipping in silence, We watched the Star. And then departed; and the Wise Men, Journeying with us, spoke of Wisdom From that hill yonder That chose the simpler gift. We saw it first, In the dark, I laughed And, leaving our flocks And cuddled Elti closer, (Except the new-born Elti), For she was but new-born, Followed it to hill-set Bethlehem. And I your age — thus, perhaps, Closer to the Child than they; The stable was dark enoush. And so I understood — We could hardly see, He knew the simpler gift was Happiness. But by the manser All the gloom had melted into glow. * * * We thought the Star was bright: Watch Elti, lad. You should have seen her face, I would not lose her Watching her Son. For ten, nay, fifty sheep. JEAN O'BRION.

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[Honorable Mention.] He remembered half-walking, half-stumbling blind­ ly from the carriage into the rain, carrying the The gray, cool night had settled over tattered small, sobbing child into the church. When he re­ London once more. The air seemed breathless and turned she was dead. stirring, and the only sounds of human life along the Looking back over the years, John Hibbard real­ dreary waterfront were the pathetic cries of a small ized for the first time that he had become part of baby, and the duil tinkling of a cafe piano playing his son. Robert's infancy, his boyhood, and then, on and on through the night. The thick, stifling fog suddenly, Robert's manhood seemed to pass quick­ was covering the city like a huge, gray hand hiding ly before his eyes as he stood on the lonely bridge. it from the eyes of the enemy. Before, who would All the sorrows, joys, and hopes they both shared, have thanked God for a bit of fog, mused John Hib- their undying devotion to each other, and their bard, as he pulled his heavy coat more tightly mutual desire for Robert's success seemed to return about his hunched shoulders. A sorry figure, he to John Hibbard's mind. stood staring dully into the black, oily water from a With an aching sickness creeping over the man's bridge that was once a busy thoroughfare teeming body, his mind turned once more to the present. with carriages, motor cars, and laughing, carefree What was a man to do when suddenly his whole people. And now, nothing but a maddening still­ world crumbled beneath his very feet? The thing he ness hung over the roadway as if all the people had had been striving for, living for, suddenly collapsed? been dead a million years ago. Yet, he could see John Hibbard's face became hard, and a flicker of that day as if it were yesterday. a mocking smile appeared on his solemn counte­ it was a warm, beautiful June day in 1919 when nance. "My son, Robert Brewster Hibbard, a true his young wife had told him that there was to be an Englishman!" he laughed grimly to himself. heir to the John Hibbard property. Why, wasn't it The night air had grown colder and the damp fog this very bridge on which he had been whooping more dense. Suddenly a piercing moan sounded and calling to everyone the good news, when he through the night. So fog did not even keep the had stumbled into and upset a vegetable cart in the Jerries away now! People scurried from out of no­ pathway of one of the very first automobiles seen where to their shelters, whistles blew, feet trampled, in London? John Hibbard smiled ruefully as he re­ and suddenly all was quiet again except for the membered planning the boy's education that day. menacing drone of airplane motors coming nearer Of course, he would attend Eton as his father had, and nearer. John Hibbard stood there as if turned and all the Hibbards before him. He would per­ to stone, the crumpled clipping he had held in his haps become a great public figure, and all London cold hand flickered to the ground. It read: "Lieu­ would proclaim him a true son of England. tenant Robert Brewster Hibbard, son of John Hib­ The day Robert Hibbard was christened would bard of Norfolk Row, court-martialed this morning never be erased from John's mind. Remembering, " There was more. he felt a sharp pain suddenly somewhere inside, and A cold wind suddenly swept the paper into the his eyes became damp as he stood hearing again icy, black water. It floated for a moment on the his wife's last words that day. top like a white, delicate flower, then slowly, slowly "John, for my sake and for his, take him to be sank into the grimy depths, and with it went John christened today as we had planned, and if I'm not Hibbard's heart, as he stood there alone, immune here when you return, make a true Englishman of to the pending danger that went on about him. him!" BETTy COOPER.

-*•£ 73 >H- WHAT PRICE WAR? [Honorable Mention.]

Blasted to the very foundations of its beauty, the stances. While in a hospital one evening, Gregory serene England which Americans have always im­ sensed a muffled clicking which made him suspicious agined, must be nothing more than a trail of utter that a bomb was in the near vicinity. The bomb was destruction and havoc. We, meaning not all but found, the clicking became louder and faster—when many, would naturally imagine that the Englishman would it go off! Immediately the nurses were or­ has become a martyr to sacrifice, and in becoming dered to evacuate all patients while Gregory and a thus must be bitter with despair against the whole doctor left to summon help, and get a vehicle which world. Has he not suffered enslavement to air raids; could take thejoomb to the marshes. When they re­ has he not suffered the loss of dear ones; has he not turned the sinister clicking had ceased. Did this suffered scenes of tragedy unimaginable by the mean that the bomb was soon to explode? The sus­ American? Unquestionably he has! Yet, as I ven­ pense was terrifying, and nurses and doctors were tured into conversation with the Canada bound working as mechanical machines driven by a sense Royal Air Force Pilot who has been training in the of uncontrolled panic to which they had not yielded. states, I fully realized the incorrigible morale of an With the aid of volunteers, the bomb was removed Englishman. and the streets were cleared for the speedy deliv­ erance to the marshes! I was impatient to know Corporal Gregory's face emanated all of the char­ what happened, but no one's suspense could be acter and courage which, when he unravelled his comparable to that of the men who were driving. war adventures to me, I realized that he truly pos­ The bomb was safely dumped at the marshes! sessed. In stature, he was tall and rangy and was Within two minutes, it exploded and a thirty-foot clad in the typical stone blue uniform, with the crater was all that remained. How exciting to re­ many R. A. F. insignia buttons. His facial expres­ call; how terrifying to have been in its midst! sions immediately gave the impression that he had lived an adventurous past few years; adventure in­ Gregory has been in the heart of many merciless termingled with fear but not cowardice, tragedy but Nazi air-raids. He has watched human nature react not tears, and an unabated love for his country. to all kinds of war stress. The courageous gestures of English women shall never be forgotten! There Having been in America only since Christmas was one woman who Gregory remembered vividly— time, he was still very enthusiastic; however, Eng­ an English noble-woman. It seemed to Gregory that land seemed to be his unending topic of conversa­ she had given all but her very life for her country, tion. And with his fascinating, even delightful, ac­ and yet she wanted to give more. Her husband, a cents and provincialisms, he related many of his government official, had been killed during a raid, war-time experiences to me. One of Gregory's most and her four sons, all R. A. F. pilots, had been killed thrilling moments was when he discovered and re­ in action. As a final gesture, she wished to give moved a time bomb from Buckingham Palace. He eighty thousand pounds to aid in building bombers. had been on guard at the palace and for this deed While she gave the money willingly, she also made of bravery, the king thanked him personally and one stipulation: the planes must bomb Berlin. And asked him to stay on longer. "That is why we love they have done this, successfully. our monarchs," interrupted Gregory. "They dre the Now Gregory was on the train bound for Canada most democratic people in this world." and the Royal Air Force. His training was com­ I can't remember which of his experiences fascin­ pleted and soon he would be going back to Eng­ ated me most, but certainly the evacuation of a land. He would be more than ever a part of the large London hospital must have been frightening battle of Britain. Yet, he seemed undaunted even to everyone. The horror of what might have hap­ when he told that the average life of an R. A. F. pened made me shudder. I shudder even today pilot was only three and one-half months. What is when I wonder what the reaction of American the fate of Captain Gregory? I wonder. nurses might have been under the same circum­ ELIZABETH ATWATER.

-*H[ 74 }<*. LOSS [Honorable Mention.]

It's rain without wetness and smoke without smell It's being on earth and living in hell; It's people around you and feeling alone, It's emptiness in you on top of a stone. It's minutes and hours that Time leaves around, It's make-up on bones, and noise without sound. It's being stabbed without seeing the knife — It's something to own for the rest of your life.

JOAN DAVIS.

I WONDER

[Honorable Mention.]

What sort of thing does a tree do at night, When shadows and darkness replace the day's light And mountains and hills softly steal out of sight? I wonder.

Does it sleep as it stands stretching up to the blue? Does it dream and have nightmares as we people do? Or is it awake the whole silent night through? I wonder.

Does it talk to an elf or a water sprite Who may come to bask in the pale moon's light? Oh, what sort of thing does a tree do at night? I wonder MARGARET COULSON.

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