Armour Institute of Technology - Cycle Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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ORCHESTRA OFFICERS O. Gordon Erickson Harold W. A. Davidson ........ Alexander Kulpak .................. Under the direction of Mr. O. Gordon Erickson the end of this year brings to a close another successful orchestral season by the Armour Orchestra. Never before has the orchestra been able to present such a well balanced program of entertainment both from the musical and technical standpoint. The Orchestra, numbering approximately fifty members, presents a well balanced or- ganization from the standpoint of instru- mentation. Under the guidance of their director, technique and finish has received considerable attention so that a constant improvement in the rendition of difficult numbers has been marked since Mr. Erickson took charge two years ago. ............................... Director ............................... President Secretary Soloists from the orchestra have also been presented; Willis Kraemer, trombonist, and Bertram Heine, piano-accordionist, having proved themselves popular concert artists. The Orchestra has time and time again proven itself a loyal and indispensable or- ganization here at Armour. A band was needed for the Armour Tech Relays, and as there was no such organization at Armour, all members who played band instruments in the Orchestra found one and under the leadership of Mr. Erickson rehearsed evenings after school and then gave a satisfactory per- formance at the University of Chicago Field House. The Orchestra One HunJreJ Fifty-seven

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GLEE CLUB OFFICERS O. Gordon Erickson ........?. . John L. Brenner C. Roy Johnson................................ Roy C. Wiccekindt Director President . Secretary Business Manager The Glee Club, rapidly becoming one of the outstanding organizations at Armour, by means of the radio and concert stage, has proved to a huge audience that although a school of engineering, Armour has not lost sight of the necessity for the development of the appreciation for the finer arts. Under the direction of its great and pop- ular director, Mr. O. Gordon Erickson, the Glee Club presented an unusually varied pro- gram, songs ranging from classical and sacred selections to the latest of the popular, having been given at their various concerts. To further vary the program, soloists from the Glee Club have also been developed and pre- sented by Mr. Erickson. Alexander Kulpak, baritone, and Robert Nystrom, tenor, have sung the solo parts during the past year. One of the outstanding musicians at Arm- our will be lost to the Glee Club by the graduation of Theodore Wallschlager. This talented pianist-organist, a hard working and loyal member of the musical organizations, will be very hard to replace indeed. To Clarence W. Clarkson, President of the Armour Tech Musical Clubs, a large portion of the credit must go for the success of both the Glee Club and the Orchestra. Wolniak, Schmid». Robbie, Howell, HolTert, Alt, Wittekindt, Schwarz, Brenner, bang. Kracmer, Ader. Trzyna Sobel, Grakavac, Dobson, Simpson. Hillman, Knabc, Maci, Zwissler, Mijanovich. Doudera, DeBoo, Wcsterman Huucr, l.eason, Simek, Johnson, Schreiber, Nelson, Kulpak. Paslawsky. Graham, Nystrom, Smith, Martin Savidis, Tamncy, Emmerich, Berger, Ormsby, Nicman. Wheaton. Clarkson. Engstrom, Brch, Zibblc One HunJttJ Fifty-six

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THE CAMPUS CLUB OFFICERS John A. Cramer President George H. Adrian Vice President Since 1927 the Campus Club, an organiza- tion open to all students of Armour, has offered the student an opportunity to culti- vate closer social contacts with those members of the college enrolled in other courses. The purpose of the club is to offer the student body a place where a general get-together may be held at various hours during the day. Due to the convenience of the club rooms, in Chapin Hall, one can always be assured of finding a fourth hand at bridge, a ping-pong partner, a fellow billiard player, or a chess companion. For those who care for none of the above mentioned amusements there are always numerous opportunities for a good old fashioned session, the choice of subjects being limited to practically everything under the sun, moon, or stars, depending upon the hour. During the baseball season the radio offers Walter H. Bottelsen Recording Secretary Fred J. Meyer Executive Secretary up to the minute results on the progress of the favorite teams, and a widely diversified opinion of the value of a favorite player gives abundant material for debate. Starting the social season with a bang the Campus Club in league with the social fra- ternities, entertained the Frosh with the an- nual Freshman Handshake. Following this successful event an initiate smoker was held in October; the enthusiasm resulting from this meeting caused several other smokers to be given. A new plan is being developed by the officers of the society which, if successful, will make possible more smokers in the near future. The club extends a hearty invitation to all visitors at all times. Come on up! Watch the exhibition ping-pong games, or join the members in a game of billiards, or bridge. The latch string is out. I.acstadiut, Lester, Bill, Spangler, Malovac, Omiecintki, Beckman, Patterson, Edgren, Mezcra, Ara votis, Hausncr Leonas. Lodeski, Adrian, West, Thomsen, Nelson. Anderson. Bolton. Doudcra, Englander, Galandak. Kostenko Kazmierczak, Krok, May, Tamncy, Viktora, Mangold, Cramer, Meyer, Smetana, Schmidt, Harwood One Hundred fifty-eight