Lowell Technological Institute - Pickout Yearbook (Lowell, MA)

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Today I am a man First Row, Left to Right: A. O ' Heir, A. Cohen, E. Hayes, K. Cohen. Second Row: G. Smith, E. Koza, J. McNamara. How do you plead? which confronted many of the organizations was that of having a mimeo machine available for printing notices. The Council was successful, with the aid of some staff members, in obtaining a mimeo machine for the students ' use. The Council also undertook the task of seeing if buses could be made available to all students interested in attending Tech ' s games away from home. An intra- mural league was also in the making so that non-fra- ternity members would have a league of their own. This league would be independent of the fraternity league and would allow more of the student body to take part in athletic events. The Council also aided in alleviating the crowded locker situation; in getting athletic managers for the teams, and in handling various grievances. It is an old saying that credit should be given where credit is due. Since the Student Council is entrusted with the responsibility of the student activities, it is also responsible for the success or failure of these acti- vities. Since the various activities have enjoyed a suc- cessful year, it is only just that the Council receive some of the credit for the success of the past year. 26

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STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS President Edward Hayes Vice President Allen Cohen Secretary Chester Petkiewicz Treasurer Albert O ' Heir The Student Council is the student government, and is also the coordinator and administrator of stu- dent activities. During the past year, Lowell Techno- logical Institute has undergone a drastic revitalization as far as the student is concerned. There has been a remarkable increase in what is termed school spirit. The freshman hazing program, which has been decadent for the past few years, was revived and con- ducted in a fashionable manner. The Student Council, in conjunction with the Tech Orientation Committee, revived other traditions here at Tech as a result of the hazing program. A field day was held on October 27, at which time competitive sports between the fresh- men and upperclassmen were held to determine the final day of hazing. The Tech Banquet, also decadent for the past few years, was held at the termination of the field day and it proved to be a successful affair. Lowell Tech has at long last found an Alma Mater which will help instill a sense of belonging to all the students. In order to have a successful Alma Mater, it must be sung, and at all the major functions during the year, the Alma Mater was played. A proposal which was brought up during the past year was that of having class rings rather than the Alumni rings which are being used now. It appears that it will be a welcome change for graduating stu- dents to be designated as members of a specific class in addition to being recognized as Alumni. The class rings would serve this purpose. The All-Tech Formal Weekend, which is a major highlight of the year, was held during the latter part of February. The music for this affair was provided by Claude Thornhill. The IFC ' s carnival, the basketball game, and the jazz band were responsible for provid- ing LTI with a perfect weekend. The Council, during the year, also had its attention focused elsewhere in an attempt to alleviate some of the existing situations. Parking always seems to pre- sent its problems; however, the Council was successful in setting up a parking lot for students. Another issue 25

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