Rochester Institute of Technology - Techmila / Ramikin Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1943 volume:

RAMIKIN 1943 PUBLISHED BY RAMIKIN STAFF 1943 ROCHESTER ATHENAEUM AND MECHANICS INSTITUTE ROCHESTER, NEW YORK Although the quips and cranks of drafts boards and wanton wiles of Hen- derson have tended to cramp the style of our '43 Ramikin, we feel it more necessary than ever to give you this year's book, as a record of the great job the Institute is do- ing in the war effort. It is training men and women to participate with a trained and vital intelligence in preserving and improving the American way of life. Despite the grim overtones of World War II these following pages fully attest that formal education, competitive sports, and good fellowship are encouraged and developed by a fine and accomplished faculty and board of direc- tors. May this book be a memorable record of the most challenging year of your life. 2 I VIEWS II DEPARTMENTS III CLASSES IV ORGANIZATIONS V SPORTS VI FEATURES 3 4 1 - DEDICATION There is little we can say, and most probably little that need be said, that can truly portray our deep feeling of gratitude to you who have left us in the service of your country. However, we want you to know that this dedication is made with full under- standing and appreciation of the much greater, finer dedication you are making of your lives today that there may be honour among men tomorrow. Photos by U. 5. Army Signo Corps Office of War Information U. S. Army Air Forces BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARTHUR W. BEALE President and Treasurer, Beale Const. Co., Inc. JOHN P, BOYLAN President and General Manager, Rochester Telephone Corporation HERBERT W. BRAMLEY Director Mechanics Savings Bank THEODORE C. BRIGGS President. The Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Co. KENDALL B. CASTLE Attorney, Castle St Fitch ALBERT K. CHAPMAN Vice-President and Assistant General Manager, Eastman Kodak Co. BRACKETT H. CLARK Secretary, Cochrane-Bly Co. GEORGE H. CLARK Treasurer, Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute Director, Eastman Kodak Co. W. DEWEY CRITTENDEN Chairman, Board of Directors Genesee Valley Trust Co. A. EDWIN CROCKETT Manager, Industrial Management Council of Rochester MRS, C. SCHUYLER DAVIS Director. Visiting Nurse Association M. HERBERT EISENHART President. Bausch Lamb Optical Co. MARK ELLINGSON President. Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute CHARLES K. FLINT Vice-President, Eastman Kodak Co. and General Manager, Kodak Park Works FRANK E. GANNETT President, Gannett Co., Inc., and Publisher, The Gannett Newspopers JAMES E. GLEASON Chairman, Board of Directors, Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute President, The Gleason Works EDWARD A. HALBLEIB First Vice-Chairman, Board of Directors, Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute General Manoger, Delco Appliance Division, General Motors Corporation EZRA A. HALE Executive Vice-President, The Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Co. CARL S, HALLAUER Vice-President, Bausch Lomb Optical Co. MRS. ALFRED HART Vice-President, Hart Food Stores, fnc. President, Jewish Children's Home SOL HEUMANN Chairman, Board of Directors, Timely Clothes, Inc, ARTHUR H. INGLE President, Consolidated Machine Tool Corp. P. RICHARD JAMESON Vice-President, Taylor Instrument Companies VERNER C, KREUTER Vice-President, American Laundry Machinery Co. MRS, WILLIAM BREWSTER LEE Board of Education, Rochester Public Schools FRANK W. MOFFETT Vice-President, General Railway Signal Co. GILBERT E. MOSHER Chairman of the Boa rd, Haloid Co. JOHN D. PIKE President, John B. Pike Son, Inc. EDWARD J. RIES President, Ritter Company, Inc, HERMAN RUSSELL Second Vice-Chairman, Board of Directors, Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute President, Rochester Gas Electric Corp. BENJAMIN G. STALLMAN General Contractor, H. Stallman Sons ALBERT F. SULZER Secretary, Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute Vice-President General Manager, Eastman Kodak Co. RAYMOND L THOMPSON Treasurer, University of Rochester NELSON L. WHITAKER President, Folmer Graflex Corporation Member of Executive Committee unr 8 9 10 I V Not «Uit I Itu 'l'H JJM ■ Mtii tt % ... i.iv� - tin Iliiiiit ’. A Sinilgr RrUrt ),, f� Iv C l. ar or tiaiiaiu iujwt l' l ruiji Mdi.iul, ' • . „ Tanning Development.—tiel.tim relief f«-imkiti..,, j(v l.intniig clrvekijwiM'Hl I. IH t,.? oil (Itr fat'l tlutt the nxitlati..,,.,' ,,h ‘- 1 s' •rz.un tirvi'kipini; agent , twttMy |� j ritualli� !, pynvahvl) j(1 k qI •lUiiMHH-, exert n tanning ;trli «n nil gelatin. 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IJ.V fh Ha ‘ .i.a.nf :� ' ■� . 'Ar ” .r the l«U • . .|..T � !� . «� ., } 1 4h. m-WJjQh If., [ijffi. J r rtim vtlaii ON As this nation moves through its second year of war, we, at the Institute, are proud of the part which we are taking in this conflict. Since 1940 some of our divisions have operated twenty-four hours a day training war workers. Over six hundred students and recent graduates are in the armed forces. Already six Institute graduates have given their lives in the service of our country. Men in uniform are re ceiving training here. We are continuing highly essential technical training in all departments. As time goes on we must ask ourselves at the beginning of each new course of action, Will this contribute to the winning of the war? Students, faculty and graduates can all be proud of the part the Institute is taking in the achievement of ultimate victory. 12 Wyman Bond Welts Clements lilp Horn APPLIED ART MANY of our students and graduates who have been inducted in the armed services have found that their art training has been of great value to them in many phases. This has been true in the Morale Division, in the precision training required in the Air Corps, in the Engineering Division with emphasis on camouflage and in the development of map-makers. These various objectives for those who have been inducted in the armed forces have been achieved through the regular art training which they received here before entering the service. The need of applying specialized training to the definite jobs in war industry hos led to emphasis on courses in mechanical drawing for regular students. The post-war period is one which will require much of the trained art worker. The importance of the artist's contribution, not only to the post- war period but to the present emergency, is clearly recognized by all who appreciate the im- portance of preserving a democratic way of life. 13 Swanton Gifford VanPeursem Braden INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY ARE chemicals helping in the war effort? You bet they are! When it comes to detail work this department is really the last word. On the cooperative jobs they do control labor- otory work—testing to you. If anything goes wrong it isn't their fault. It's easy to see they have plenty of responsibility, but with their train- ing here in mechanical drawing, organic chem- istry, etc., they con be depended upon to do o good job. So many af the chemical students have enlisted that it is interesting to see exactly where they are needed. In the Medical Corps there are many phases of chemistry to be handled. Because this is really a chemical war they have lots of experi- menting to do with poison gas, gun powder, and other devices which will help us whip the axis. The chemistry course is graduating students who with their knowledge of ions, atoms, and mole- cules, can make this world of ours a clever and more interesting place in which to live. 14 Minzner Karter Moiecock Tuitcs ELECTRICAL THE electrical orogram consists of studying such things as math, mechanical thermodynamics, and electrical and magnetic circuits. The boys who invade this field find cooperative work at many plants around our fair city which can only natur- ally give them valued experience; especially now when our factories ore all out for war. At the beginning of the second semester about one-half of the freshmen and three-fourths of the juniors had entered some phase of the armed forces. In spite of the great need for men with electrical training in the Signal Corps, the Air Corps seemed to hold first place because of its opportunity for a commission. The Signal Corps, however, did come in second, with the Navy a close third. Many letters have been received from the boys telling of promotions and of the value of their training at RAMI in winning these pro- motions. The Electrical Department can be duly proud of the excellent training and men they are giving. 15 Copeland Smith Ferry Ulrich Thurber Jordan Hoke FOOD ADMINISTRATION DO you realize that the fate of a nation or even the world can depend on correct food? Well, it can. At a time like this, our workers, fighting men, doctors, nurses, training men, and in reality every- one must have a good constitution in order to be able to carry out their ever important work. The food students, while in school, learn how to prepare well-balanced meals so that on their jobs in our various industrial cafeterias, hospitals, etc,, they can satisfy as well as help the people they are serving. Many of the graduates from this department are managers of Industrial Cafeterias, Government Cafeterias and even College Dining Rooms where the boys ore going through training for the service. Every student in the Foods Department is on call at any time for emergency needs. We hope the necessity for their aid won't arise, but if it should, they will do their part. 16 Biehler Brodie Hagberg Clark Goebel Martin Elberfeld Donaldson MECHANICAL AND CONSTRUCTION THE Mechanical Department has been busy this year in an ail out effort to train the man behind the man behind the gun. And that's not al!—it's training the women to fill the vacancy, fast grow- ing as men go into the army. The Institute has been literally taken over by these feminine war workers. They come from various manufacturing concerns all over the city to be trained in the highly technical work which they will be called upon to perform when they return to their jobs. Most of them are here for six or eight weeks during which time they learn machine shop operation, precision work, and the fundamentals of machine shop practice such as filing and meas- uring. There are other girls studying drafting as there is an urgent need for this type of skill all over the country. These girls work half time ond are in school the rest of the time. They are picked for their ability in mathematics and art work. Our regular course has changed little from its past curriculum. However, the evening school has add- ed courses in Metallurgy and Plastics. 17 Colton Brehm Savoge Neblette Dobbs Thronson PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY PHOTO technique has gone to wad And most of our Photographic Department with it. Not only have they sapped our supply of students, but they included Doc Savage in their greetings. Al- though we hate to begrudge the Armed Forces their vast technical knowledge, we certainly miss them! However, in their wake came a Signal Corps in- vasion—From here, there, and everywhere they came—most recently from Astoria, Long Island to discover just how technical this watching the birdie stuff can be. Although they barely skim the surface of our regular photo tech course, we marvel at their four-week capacity. It includes training in the fundamentals of photography and camera repair work. For the boys that are yet to be called into the Service, of which there are few, believe me, the curriculum has been geared to war-time demands. Aerial mapping has been added to better prepare the boys for the pho- tographic divisions of the Army Air Corps and the Signal Corps in which they will eventually find themselves. There is an urgent need for photographic special- ists. Our boys ore rapidly filling this vacancy as they graduate specialists with little need of fur- ther training. 18 Medden Ritchie DeWitt Colton Soroce Culver PRINTING AND THE essentiality of printing today should be well understood by the public. It is through this me- dium that we know our standing in the war. There- fore, our printing department is furthering this effort Knowing this trade in its every phase en- ables each man to step into a position vacated by a person entering the Armed Forces and carry- ing it out intelligently and capably. Since our department does not work cooperatively, we can jn two yeors of schooling concentrate our learning on newer methods and delicate systems of printing under the extremely poor conditions of the wor areas. Our men have not entered any special branch of the Armed Forces. They do, however, enter into printing in whichever branch they are located. In the navy or army we now have men who are act- ing officials carrying on the necessary work to further our victory. PUBLISHING 10 Stompe Hogodone Fritz MoMenhoff Koch RETAILING THE War-time program of the Retailing Depart- ment is primarily work which hos a strong influ- ence on civilian morale. While in school we learn about developments of new materials resulting from the conservation of our old standbys. We follow up recent trends which will affect our work in each of our courses namely—Costume Art, Interior Decoration, and Retail Distribution. On the job we are well equipped with knowledge usable in explanations to customers who can't quite understand the many changes which, occur- ring every day, seem to effect them so greatly. We do our best to overcome the problem con- fronting us now; that of having the goods for the customer when she wants them. If there need be a substitute, we try to get her the best possible. An increasing number of our retailers are enter- ing the service and are doing themselves proud in their work. The men are primarily in the Quarter- master Corps and Signal Corps. The women thus far have entered the services of the WAACS and WAVES. 20 Stratton Medden Cayley McCollough Thomason Davis Smith SOCIAL SCIENCE FOR many years the Institute has based its total program on the policy that sole emphasis should be placed neither on liberal or vocational educa- tion as such. Rather, each student is looked upon as an individual who must deal successfully with personal and social problems as well as those in his field. The aim of the Social Science courses is to aid students in developing the ability to deal with the many problems that lie beyond the limits of their occupation. Anyone comparing the teaching in Psychology with the personnel program of the American Army might easily suspect that the Social Science De- partment had been preparing men and women for just such emergencies. For example, in discus- sions it has been stressed that fear is not only natural but inevitable when an individual is con- fronted by danger. But the well-trained man con avoid the ill effects of fear if he meets the situ- ation with well-directed action. This general prin- ciple of the control of emotions through intelligent action is applicable at all times. 21 Kolb Korlter Kinneor Havens Johns Meyer ADMINISTRATION ALFRED JOHNS, M. A., received his degree from the University of Rochester and then continued his education at M. L T. He is registrar and in times such as these, aids the boys in securing the spot they desire in the Armed Forces. Lena Karker, as a registered nurse, is in charge of our Medical Department. This has proved to be a full-time job as she is not only called upon to administer physical care, but plenty of morale boosting during the year, Marie Kinneor graduated from the Boston School of Physical Education. She makes an earnest ef- fort to keep our posture up and our hips down. And if you'll notice she's a big success. Mary Havens is our school librarian. Keeping her fingers on all those books has proved a problem especially when they take a detour through the dorm. Frederick J. Kolb graduated from Bobson Institute, and as our comptroller takes care of the financial problems of the Institute. Quite a job, wouldn't you say? Florence M. Meyer, B. S., graduated from Iowa State College. She's now director of the dormi- tory. Her kind and patient understanding has guided us safely through many a storm. 22 THE SENIOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DESPITE the condition of war existing in our coun- try, our Senior class recognized the obstacles to be met and faced them with confidence and fore- sight. Those of us who have been able to finish our last year of study are proud to be graduating with the knowledge we have gained at the Insti- tute at a time when students with our training are so badly needed for the defense of our country. It became common practice during the year to hear that another classmate had been called for service. Despite this thinning out of our class, we were able to keep up our reputation as a hard- working, co-operative, but fun-loving group. In former years, the Senior Ball climaxed the year's social event. But this year, due to the war and its ensuing complications, the Junior and Senior classes joined forces to give the school the Victory Ball which become a reality January 22 in the Seneca Hotel Ballroom. One of the top-notch musical organizations in the east, namely, Dick Rogers and his band, high- lighted the evening with ultra-modern dance music. Much credit for the success of the affair goes to the following Senior Executive Committee Mem- bers: Fred Martin, President; Jackie Pfleeger, Sec- retary; Carlton Straub, Treasurer; Shirley Rupright, William Ingeman, Jane Zogg, James Keating, James Mickles, and Jeanne DeVolder. Mr. Milton McCullough was the hard-working fac- ulty adviser for our 1943 Senior class. May we also give the Junior class its fair share of credit for its part in making the dance the success it turned out to be. As the selected members of our class set forth after our Convocation exercises on May 15, we will be ready and able to fulfill the requirements of the military or civilian service to which we may be assigned. 24 JEAN E. ADAMS Hector, New York Applied Art and Interior Decoration Phi Upsilon Phi Sorority I, 2, 3; Glee Club 3; Dancing Class 2, 3; Bowling 1, 2, 3; Swimming 2, 3' Art League I. 2, 3. DONALD E. ANDERSON 370 Beresford Road Rochester, New York Industrial Chemistry MICA 2, 3, DEAN B. ARLIDGE Rochester, New York Instrument Making M. S, A., Secretary; Ping-Pong; Ten nis; Riding, LOIS F. ATCHISON Randolph, New York Commercial Food Management Phi Upsilon Phi I, 2, 3; Intersorority Council 3; Bowling I, 2, 3; Dorm Council I, 2, 3; Swimming I, 2; Glee Club I, 2, 3. LA RUE ANDERSON Jamestown, New York Electrical Phi Sigma Phi I, 2. 3; Bowling 3; Student Council 3; E. S. A. 2, 3. GRANT ARDELL Canandaigua, New York Professional Color Photography Basketball I, 2; Intramural 3; Soft- ball I, 2; Photo Tech Camera Club. ADELAIDE ARK Rochester, New York Retailing and Interior Decoration Swimming I, 2; Bowling 2, 3, HAROLD A. ATKINS Middlefoow, Massachusetts Photographic Technology Comera Club I, 2, 3. GEORGE S. BAKER Rochester, New York Publishing and Printing Pi Club I. 2; Typography 2. MARIE G. BALIAN Auburn, New York Hospital Dietetics Delta Omicron I, 2, 3; Band I, 2; Swimming 2; Tennis 2; Bowling I, 2, 3; Student Council 3; Golf 1. 25 SENIORS 19 4 3 MARJORIE M, BICKSLER Rochester, New York Commercial Food Management Bowling I, 2, 3; Tennis I; Riding I; Bike Hike I, 3. DORIS M. BLACKLOCK Gosport, New York Costume Art Swimming I, 2, 3; Bowling I, 2, 3. RAY A. BLOOM Niagara Falls, New York Chemistry Wrestling varsity I, 2; M. Club I, 2, 3; MICA Club I, 2, Vice-President 2; Freshmen Executive Committee; Stu- dent Council I, 2, 3; Phi Sigma Phi I, 2, 3; Bowling 3; Student Supervisor of Intramural Activities 2. RUTH S. BOWN Fairport, New York Hospital Dietetics Alpha Psi Sorority I, 2, 3; Treasurer 2, 3; Swimming I. ALICE V, BRADY Victor, New York Costume Art and Retailing Golf I; Bowling I, 2; Phi Upsilon Phi I, 2, 3. FRANK J. BREITWEISER Buffalo, New York Publishing and Printing 1st year Fencing; Newman Club; Glee Club I, 2, 3; Pi Club I, 2. VIRGINIA 8URKHARDT Buffalo, New York Costu me Art Golf I ; Swimming I, 2; Carnegie Mu- sic Committee I; Ro mi kin 2, 3; Edi- tor-in-chief 3; Dorm Council 3. MARGUERITE E, BURRELL Watkins Glen, New York Retail Distribution Golf I; Swimming I; Bowling I; Big- Little Sister Banquet Chairman 3; Ramikin 2, 3; Associate Editor 3, HARRY W. BUSS Rochester, New York Electrical Phi Sigma Phi 2; Treasurer 3; Intra- murol Basketball 3; Bowling 3; E, S, A. 2, 3; Student Council Representa- tive I; Cheer Leoder 2; Psimar 2. LUCILLE M. CADY Sherman, New York Commercial Food Management Sigma Kappa Delta 2. 3; Treasurer 3; Glee Club I, 2, 3; Swimming I, 2, 3; Bowling 3; Tennis L 20 SENIORS 19 4 3 DOROTHY L. CARSON Hornell, New York Commercial Food Management Bowling 2, 3; Swimming 2, 3. MAXWELL H. CASE Franklinvifle New York Electrical Phi Sigma Phi J, 2, 3; Band I, 2; E. S. A. 2, 3; Freshmen Executive Com- mittee; Junior Executive Council; Electrical II and III; Intermural Bas- ketball Team, Mgr, 3. HENRY P. CESARY Worcester, Massachusetts Printing and Publishing Pi Club I, 2. PAUL A, CHAPMAN Homer, New York Instrument Mating Basketball 3; M. S. A. I, 2, 3; Bowl- ing I, 3. BARBARA J. COE Canandaigua, New York Illustration and Advertising Art Art League I, 2, 3, Secretory 2; Psimar Staff 2, 3; Cheer Leader I; Dormitory Council I, 2, 3; Senior Executive Com- mittee 3; Phi Upsilon Phi I, 2, 3; Duchess of Romikin 2; Bowling I, 2, 3; Intramural Committee 3; Swimming 2, 3; Victory Ball Committee 3; Inter Sorority Council 2. CHARLES F. COLE Alborty, New York Mechanical Junior Executive Committee; Student Council 3; M. S. A. I. 2, 3; Wrestling I; Intramural Basketball 3. EDWARD C. CONNELL Rochester, New York Mechanical Basketball Varsity I. 2; Co-coptain 2; Phi Sigma Phi 2, 3; M. S. A. 3, LARRY C, CONWAY Rochester, New York Professional Color Photography Photo Tech Camera Club I, 2, 3; Stu- dent Council 3. DOUGLAS W, COOK Kenmore, New York Electrical Student Council 3; Kontogree 3; Glee Club 3, WENDELL CRATOR Salamanca, New York Mechanical 19 4 3 27 SENIORS CLARENCE ROBERT CREDE Elmira, New York Mechanico1! Glee Club 1, 2; M. S. A. I, 2, 3; Treasurer 2. MARY JO CUNNINGHAM Wilsonburg. West Virginia Commercial Food Management Freshmen Executive Committee I Stu- dent Council I; Glee Club I, 2, 3; Vice-President 3; Date Bureau 2; Bowl- ing 2, 3; Badminton 2; Tennis I. FRANKLIN A. DAIGLER Burt, New York Instrument Making M. S. A. I, 2, 3; Student Council 2, 3; Intra mural Sports 3. BAMBI DAVIS Weedsport, New York Applied Art Swimming I, 2, 3; Bowling I, 2, 3; Sketch Club I, 2, 3; Student Council 2; Tennis; Dancing 2; Basketball 2; Intramural Sports 3. DORIS I. DAVIE Stanley, New York Commercial Food Management Sigma Kappa Delta I, 2, 3; Inter-so- rority 2; Glee Club I; Bawling 3, JOHN W. DEAN Glens Falls, New York Mechanical Intramural Basketball 3; ML S. A. I, 2, 3; Glee Club I, 7. CHARLES J. DELLES Cohocton, New York Instrument Making M. S. A. 3. CARL DENNSTEDT Rochester, New York Mechanical M. S. A,; Bowling; Softball. JEANNE E. DE VOIDER North Greece, New York Applied Art Psimar 2, 3; Newman Club 2; Art League 3; Bowling 2, 3; Senior Execu- tive Committee; Dancing 2, JOHN B. DEYLE Rochester, New York Chemical Glee Club I; MICA I, 2. 28 SENIORS 19 4 3 SHIRLEY A. DOERSAM Rochester, New York Applied Art Psimor I, 2, 3; Editor 2, 3; Ramikin I, 2; Art Leogue—Assembly Program t. EARL F. DRAKE Hamburg, New York Electrical E. S. A. 2, 3; Basketball 3; Bowling 3. KAY J. DRAPER Scarsdale, New York Illustration and Advertising Art Tennis I, 2, 3; Art League I, 2, 3; Bawling 3; Ping-Pong 2; Swimming I; Ski Club 3; Christmas Kantagree Committee 3, DONALD P. FOX Rochester, New York Mechanical Chairman, Clark Union House Com- mittee 3; M. S. A, I, 2, 3. RICHARD B. FOX Rochester, New York Mechanical M. S. A. I, 2. 3: President 3 Dra- matics I, ROBERT GOLDSTEIN Union City, New York Color Photography Chairman Photo Tech Council 3: As- sociate Editor, Photo Tech Bulletin I, Editor 2; Chairman M. I. Blood Don- ors' Organization 2. 3; Psimar 3; Ram- ikin 2: Publicity Chairman, Victory Boll 3; Kantagree Committee 3; Bike Hikes 3: Glee Club I; Chairman Photo Tech Smoker 3. FRANK F. ESTRICH Rochester, New York Chemical MICA I; Phi Epsilon Phi I, 2, 3; Bowl- ing Intramural 3. JOHN A. FERRARA Salamanca, New York Mechanical M, 5, A, I, 2, 3; Basketball I, 2, 3; Bowling I, 2, 3. ROY H. GREENBERG Rochester, New York Chemical Glee Club I, 2; Intramural Bowling 3. DOROTHY M. GRIFFITHS New Hartford, New York Costume Art Bowling I, 2, 3; Swimming I, 2; Golf I; Tennis I, 2; Ping-Pong 3; Gargoyles I' Glee Club I; Ramikin 3. 29 SENIORS 19 4 3 ANN E. GUSTIN Warren, Pennsylvania Hospital Dieteti cs Sigma Kappa Delta I, 2; Gargoyles I; Fencing I; Swimming |( 2, 3' Ten- nis I; Dancing I, 2; Chess 2, 3, JACK HANNA Dover Plains, New York Publishing ond Printing Pi Club I, 2, Pres. 2; Student Council 2, Pres. 2; Band I; Psimar I, 2’ Chess I, 2; Typographer I, 2: Bowling 2. RICHARD S. HARRIS Canandaigua, New York Publishing and Printing Pi Club I, 2; Chess Activities I, 2; Typographer 2. SANFORD J. HARTMAN Watertown, New York Electrical Phi Sigma Phi 2, 3; Bowling Team 3; E. S. A 2, 3. E, ARTHUR HEID Point Pleasant, New York Instrument Making Sand I, 2; M, 5, A. I, 2, 3; Vice-Pres. 3; Basketball 3, NELSON Y, HERRON Syracuse, New York Mechanical Glee Club I, 2, 3, President 3; M, S, A. I, 2, 3; Intromural Basketball 3. CLEMENT G. HILBERER Rochester, New York Chemical MICA Club I, 2; Bowling 3. PATRICIA M. HOLMES Rochester, New York Costume Art and Retailing Newman Club I; Student Council I; Freshmen Executive Committee; Phi Upsilon Phi I, 2, 3, Treasurer 2, Social Chairman 3; Bowling I, 2, 3. JACK W. HORST Rochester, New York Electrical E. S. A, I. 2, 3; Basketball I, 2, 3. EDWARD HOWDEN Rochester, New York Publishing and Printing Sec, Pi Club 2; Psimar I, 2; Senior Executive Committee 2; Production Manager of Typographer 2; Student Council 3- 30 SENIORS 19 4 3 ROBERT C. HULL Rochester, New York Mechanical M. S. A. I, 2, 3; Intramural Basket- ball 3. J. WILLIAM INGEMAN Jamestown, New York Publishing and Printing Psimar I. 2; Senior Executive Commit- tee; Kontagree Committee 2; Pi Club I, 2; Junior-Senior Ball 2, ROBERT L. KAPLOW Rochester, New York Professional Color Photography Freshman Wrestling Mgr. I; Photo Tech Camera Club I, 2, 3; Chairmen. Comero Club Prop Service 3. MARIAN M. KAUFMAN Rochester, New York Hospital Dietetics Bowling I, 2, 3; Swimming I, 2; Horse- back Riding I; Ping-Pong I, JAMES I. KEATING Johnson City, New York Instrument Making M. S. A, I, 2. 3; Senior Executive Committee; Bowling 3. DORIS M. KENT Olean, NewYork Hospital Dietetics Delta Omicron I, 2, 3, President 3, Publicity Chairman 2; Intersorority Council 3, Treasurer 3; Dormitory Council 3; Swimming and Bowling I, 2, 3. EDNA FRENE KETCHAM Newark, New York Hospital Dietetics Alpha Psi Sorority I, 2, 3, President 3; Intersorority Council 3, Secretary 3; Glee Club I; Golf I; Bowling I. ROBERT J. KINDT Cazenovia, New York Instrument Making Bowling I. 2, 3; Bosketball 3; New- man Club I; Student Council 3, BEATRICE A. KING Rochester, New York Interior Decorating Golf I; Psimar 3; Phi Upsilon Phi 3; Bowling 3. FRANCIS D. KIRBY Albion, New York Mechanical Riding Club I. 2, 3; M, S. A. I, 2. 3; Riding Club President 2; M, $. A,, Vice-President 3; Ski Club, Vice-Presi- dent 2. 31 SENIORS 19 4 3 DOROTHY KITZING Rochester, New York Interior Decoration Phi Upsilon Phi Sorority I, 2, 3; Corre- sponding Secretary 2, President 3; Riding Club I' Golf I; Swimming I, 2; Bowlmg I, 2, 3; Intersorority Coun- cil 3, President 3; Big and Little Sis- ter Dinner 2, 3; Junior Executive Com- mittee 2; Junior Prom 3, JAMES B. KRICKMIRE Rochester, New York Mechanical FREDERICK E, MARTIN Corning, New York Mechanical President, Senior Executive Commit- tee; Junior Executive Committee; Bas- ketball I. 2; Intramural 3; M. S. A. I, 2, 3; M Club I, 2, 3; Phi Sigma Phi Fraternity I. 2, 3; Victory Ball Co-Chairman 3. RICHARD A. MATTLE Rochester, New York Electrical E. S. A, 2, 3; Phi Sigma Phi I, 2, 3; Bowling 3. BARBARA J. MAULBETSCH Huntington, West Virginia Executive Committee of Riding Club I; Dorm Council I; Treasurer of Dorm I; Chairmon Dorm Formal 2; Ramikin 2, 3; Business Manager 3. Gordon j. McCarthy Rochester, New York Chemical MICA Club I, 2; Bowling 3, Monoger; Basketboll 3. BETTY McLEOD Rochester. New York Commercial Food Management Sigma Kappa Delta I, 2, 3; Secretory 3; 8owling I, 2, 3; Tennis I; Riding I; Swimming 2, 3; Intersororrty Council 2; Basketball I. JAMES MICKLES Rochester, New York Industrial Chemistry MICA I, 2, 3; Bowling I; Senior Ex- ecutive Council 3. CAROL M. PAGE Deposit, New York Retaif Distribution Bowling I, 2, 3; Swimming I, 2. 3; Tennis I, 2, 3. GAILEY S. PASK, JR. Medina, New York Instrument Making Softball 2,3; M.S.A.2, 3; President 3. 32 SENIORS 19 4 3 LEONARD M. PERRY Salamanca, New York Instrument Making Intramural Sports 3; M. S. A. I, 2. 3. JACQUELINE D. PFLEEGER New Hartford. New York Costume Art Gargoyles It Dorm Council I. 2, 3; Secretory 2, Treasurer 3; Dorm Formal Committee 2, 3; Senior Executive Committee - Secretary; Swimming 1, 2; Ski Club 2. 3; Ramikin 3; Phi Upsi- lon I. 2. 3. JEAN E. PHILLIPS Rochester, New York Design Glee Club I, 2, 3; Dancing Class I, 2; Bowling I, 2. 3; Art League I, 2, 3; Ping-Pong I, STUART E, PIERCE Rochester, New York Instrument Making M. S. A. I, 2, 3. RUTH ARLYNE PRENS Rochester, New York Interior Decoration Ramikin 2, 3; Psimar 1; Swimming I, 2; Bowling I, 2, 3; Big and Little Sis- ter Banquet 3. NEIL W. PRESTON South New Berlin, New York Publishing and Printing Circulation Manager, Psimor I; Busi- ness Manager, Psimar 2; Pi Club I. 2, Treasurer 2; Bowling I, 2; Softball I, 2; Typographer I, 2; Associate Editor 2. JOHN W. PROCTOR South Otselie, New York Industrial Chemistry MICA Club I, 2, 3. JANE E. RILEY Jamestown, New York Commercial Food Management Bowling I, 2, 3; Swimming I, 2, 3; Delta Omicron I, 2, 3; Glee Club I; Tennis I� JANET A. ROBSON Stanley, New York Commercial Food Management Glee Club 2, 3; Delto Omicron 3; Psimar 3; Swimming I; Bowling I. JOSEPH ROE Rochester, New York Mechanical M. S- A. 2, 3 Bowling I, 2, 3; Soft ball I. 2. 33 SENIORS 19 4 3 BETTY J. ROSE Rochester, New York Commercial Food Management Sigma Kappa Delta I, 2, 3; Treasurer 2; Vice-President 3; Bowling I. 2, 3; Swimming 1, 3; Glee Club I; Tennis I; Volley Ball 2; Alternate Student Council 3. SHIRLEY S, RUPRIGHT Midland, Michigan Portrait Photography Photo Tech Camera Club 1,2,3; Dorm Formal, Ticket Sales 2, Chairman 3; Senior Executive Committee; Riding Club 1; Dramatic Club I ; Victory Ball Committee 3. JEAN M. RUTLEDGE Tarentum, Pennsylvania Commercial Food Management Student Council 2; Delta Omlcron 3. FRANCIS M. RYCK Seneca Falls, New York Mechanical M. S. A. (, 2. 3; Treasurer 3; Wrestling 2; Basketball 3. HARRIS SEGELIN Rochester, New York Illustration and Advertising Art Art League I, 2, 3; Sketch Club I, 2; Student Council 3; Psimar 2; Softball 2; Intramural Committee 3. EDWARD H. SEIDEWAND Rochester, New York Mechanical M. S. A. I. 2, 3. CATHERINE A. SERAGINE Rochester, New York Hospital Dietetics RUTH I. SIEBERT Rochester, New York Illustration and Advertising Art Phi Upsilon Phi I, 2, 3; Art League I, 2, 3; Sketch Club I, 2, 3; Bowling I. 2, 3; Tennis I, 2; Riding I; Swimming 2; Dancing I, 2t MARY ELIZABETH SKIVINGTON Scottsville, New York Retail Distribution Phi Upsilon Phi I. 2, 3; Bowling I, 2, 3; Goif I; Swimming I, 2, 3; Riding I; Romikin 3; Ski Club 2, 3; Chairman Big and Little Sisters 3; Dorm Formal Committee I, 2. DONALD L, SMITH North Tonawanda, New York Professional Color Photography Photo Tech Camera Club I, 2, 3. 34 SENIORS 19 4 3 HELEN G. SMITH Rochester, New York Retai I Distribution Swimming I; Bowling I, 2, 3, RICHARD C. SMITH Holland, New York Industrial Chemistry MICA I, 2; Intramural Basketball 3; Bowling 2, 3. LOREN A. SPERO Cleveland, Ohio Black and White Illustrative Camera Club I, 2, 3; Fencing Club I, 2, 3; Psimar Staff 2, 3; Romikfn 2, 3; Fencing Team I, 2t 3. WARD D. STOEPKER Grand Rapids, Michigan Electrical Goblin Kantagree 3; Winter Kanta- gree, chairman 3; Basketball 3; E. S. A. 2, 3; Bowling 3. MARJORIE E. STORY Poplar Ridge, New York Commercial Food Management Bowling 1, 2; Swimming I, 2; Golf I; Sigma Kappa Delto 2, 3. President 3; Intersorority Council 3, Vice-President 3. CARLTON M. STRAUB Cazenovia, New York Electrical Phi Sigma Phi I, 2, 3; Student Coun- cil 2; Treasurer, Senior Executive Com- mittee 3; Electrical Students Associ- ation 2, 3. DONALD L. STEVENSON Albion, New York Industrial Chemistry Glee Club I, 2, 3; Phi Sigma Phi I, 2, 3; MICA I. JOHN L STOCKING Rochester, New York Instrument Making M. S. A,; Riding Club; Intromural Basketball. CHARLES R. STRABUING Salomanca, New York Mechanical M, S. A. I, 2, 3; Student Council 3; Intramural Basketball 3; Glee Club I; Ski Club 3; M. S. A. Secretary 3. PHILIP H. SYDNEY Kenosha, Wisconsin Color Photography Camera Club I, 2, 3; Photo Tech Council I, 2. 35 SENIORS 19 4 3 ROY S, TAKASAWA Hanapepe, Kauai, Territory of Hawaii Portrait Photography Photo Tech Camero Club I, 2, 3; Chi Delta Phi I, 2; Chi Delta Phi, Treas- urer 3- MARGARET E. TAYLOR Rochester, New York Design Art League Sketch Club; Tennis; Bowling; Swimming; Psimar. GEORGE A, THIRTLE Rochester, New York Chemistry MICA Club I, 2. KENNETH W. THOMSON Rochester, New York Instrument Malting M. S. A I, 2, 3. MARY LOUISE TRAVIS Canisteo, New York Commercial Food Management Bowling I, 2; Swimming I, 2r 3; Ten- nis I, 2; Bicycling I, 2, 3; Horseback Riding I, 2; Hiking I, 2, 3; Volley Boll I, 2. RICHARD E. VAIL Geneva, New York Industrial Chemistry President MICA Club 3; Student Council 3. DORIS M. VAN DER MEID Livonia, New York Commercial Food Management Delta Omicron I, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Bowling 3; Swimming 2. CLAIRE M. VAN WINKLE Auburn, New York Commercial Food Management Bowling I, 2, 3; Swimming 1, 2; Glee Club I, 2; Sigma Kappa Delta 2, 3. MARY VERONA Syracuse, New York Commercial Food Management VALENTINE P, VIGNA Leechburg, Pennsylvania Publishing and Printing Pi Club I, 2; Typographer I, 2; Edi- tor, Typographer 2; Bowling 2, 36 SENIORS 19 4 3 LAUREL G. WAGNER Rochester, New York Design Glee Club I; Bowling I, 2; Fencing I; Art League, Vice-Pres. 2; Art League I, 2, 3; Tennis I; Dancing 2; Psimqr 3, WILLIAM M. WHIPPLE Fultonvilie, New York Electrical E. S. A. 7, 3; Bowling 3. ROBERT M, WILSON Spdngvale, Maine Professional Color Photography Photo Tech Camera Club I, 2, 3; Gor- goyles I; Chi Delta Phi I, 2, 3; Presi- dent 3; Softball I, 2, 3; Basketboll 3; Fencing I, 2: Ski Club 2, 3; President 2, 3; Ramikin 2, 3; Psimar 3: Photo Tech Bulletin I, 2, 3; Photo Tech Council 2. NANCY E. WOOD Oswego, New York Retail Distribution Retailers Association I; Carnegie Music Committee I; Ramikin 2, liter- ary editor; Ramikin 3, Assoc. Editor; Dorm Council 3; Student Council 3; Swimming I; Golf I; Riding I, SHIRLEY A. WRAPE Socket Harbor, New York Commercial Food Management Sigma Kappa Delta I, 2, 3; Secre- tary 2, Intersorority 3; Swimming I, 3; Bowling I, 2, 3. RUTH W. YENDES Tonowanda, New York Hospital Dietetics Bowling I, 2; Golf I, 2; Tennis I, 7; Swimming I, 2; Executive Committee 2; Bike Hikes I, 2. JANE R. ZOGG Syracuse, New York Commercial Food Management Delta Omicron I, 2, 3; Social Chair- man 3; Dormitory Council 2, 3; Treas- urer 2; Vice-President 3; Jr. Executive Committee, Sr. Executive Committee, Swimming, Bowling. ANN C. ZUTES Rochester, New York Costume Art Phi Upsilon Phi I, 2, 3; Student Coun- cil I. 7, 3, Secretory 2, Vice-President 3; Clark Union House Committee 2; Student Handbook 2; Student Direc- tory 2, 3; Retailers Association I; Golf I; Swimming 3; Bowling 3. 37 SENIORS 19 4 3 JUNIOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THE Junior Executive Committee is organized to handle the affairs and business of the Junior Class. The most noted function handled by the committee is the Junior Prom. However, this year due to war conditions and the fact that many of the stu- dents were leaving for the Armed Forces a change in the usual program was brought about. The Juniors decided that it would be wise to invite the Seniors to join in holding a gala affair so that a majority of the students would be able to attend. The Junior and Senior class joined in this plan and the Junior-Senior Victory Ball was held January 22. The latest in dance music was obtained in Dick Rogers and his orchestra, one of the most noted organizations in the East, The affair proved to be a success beyond expectations and without doubt it was one of the most enjoyable affairs ever held by the Institute. Much of the success of the affair is due to the hard work of the committees involved. Of special note was the work contributed by committee members Edith Thompson the Secretary-Treasurer, Marjorie Peters, Catherine Yurkiw, Don Mallore, Ed Carey, and President Walter Pawlowski. Mr. Ritchie of the Publishing and Printing, the faculty adviser, aided the committee greatly in its work. 38 Abelson H.Airy M. Airy Allen Andoloro Arink Austin Ayette Baker Bonlgan Barton Botes Bayer Beckdahl Behnk Benedict Benson Bird Blumenthal Blume Briggs Brusehaber Buckland Button Carman Carey Chan Clark Coburn Conant Church Cummings E. Daniels M. Daniels Delies DiPoola Doty Eddinger Elton English Feniby Ford Freed Gallasch Gehan Glunz Goldbrecht Gordon Gulirn Hawser Hobson Hulbert Jackson Johnson Jordan Judson Kennedy Kingsley Kirchgessner Kleehammer Korchofe Kreamer La Force Lakeman B. Lee H. Lee Lerch Lord Luther Maas MacQueen Maguire 40 Mallory Mauer McBride M lies Miller Moore Northrup Orr Porker R. Pease Peters Potter Schade Sens Sewell Spinks Snyder Spencer McClenathan McCowan McGuinn Morehouse Morrison Mawchan Palmer Pawlowski R. Pease Powers Rassmussen Rossiter Shaf er Smith Speck Taylor Thompson Watkins 4 Weinsten Williams Wilson Yackel Young Zoref Yurkiw 42 iJu itnunnam NATALIE F. RUBY September 9, 1921 December 1, 1942 43 FRESHMAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ON November 5, 1942, the representatives of the Freshmen Executive Committee of the 1945 Class had their first meeting They elected the following officers: President, Albert Neracker, Jr,, of Instru- ment Making; Vice-President, Judith Gold of Foods; Secretary, William Smith of Publishing and Printing; and as Treasurer, Molly Ann Williams of Retail, Dorothy Moore, Harold Keator, June Street, Richard Soderholm, Stephen Russel ond George Etz comprise the rest of the Committee. Mr. Clark of the Mechanical Deportment was the faculty adviser. Due to all types of war restrictions and the draft, the future for social gatherings did not look too promising. In spite of this, Freshman Mixers, one for each block, were well attended and they ac- complished their purpose of acquainting the Fresh- men with the rest of the student body. Since numerous activities were planned by the students it seemed advisable to support whole-heartedly these activities, such as intramural sports, Riding Club, Bike Hikes, Victory Ball and dances at Clark Union rather than to promote a separate program. The Victory Ball was the main social dance and was attended by many Freshmen, who danced the night away to the smooth music of Dick Rogers and his band of versatile musicians. The Freshmen turned out in large numbers for the intramural basketball competition. Fast stepping, clear-eyed Billie Williams lead the offensive fol- lowed closely by Costanzo, Goldstein, Horse, Stage and Sullivan. As the year started we were called upon to send representatives to the Student Council. In a short time, these had fallen into the routine of things and were sharing some of the responsibility that rests on the shoulders of the Student Council. The Freshmen of 1945 have had a year paralleled by no previous class since so many left for the Armed Forces. May the best of luck follow them wherever they go. 44 FRESHMEN PUBLISHING AND PRINTING Coco, Nelson Corbit, Lyle Gingold, Mathew L. Maggilini, Frank Smith, William C, Gardner, Vernon L. PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY Abrams, David Augustino, Herbert Brakenrldge, George Campanella, Michael Case, Warren Danis, Bernard Etz, George Feldman, Ben Fisher, Elmer Herman, Joseph Hoelzle, William Humphries, Ann Marie Johnson, William Lowe, Robert Kerr, James Krizka, Jerry McHugh, Hugh (S) Millewick, Henry Neater, Ralph Ross, Jane (S) Smith, Charles Stage, John Vanderveer, Robert CHEMISTRY Ambrose, R. B. Borrelli, P. M. Branch, Harry N, Braun, E, G, Bremer, Stanley Bull, Albert G, Dailey, William Dasson, C. R. DiGennaro, F. Facer, F. G, Fisher, C. A. Furey. Daniel J, Gentile, L, R, Gottung, William Hyman, Sydney M. Jones, C, L, Leach, L. J. Lord, C. M, McGranaghan, D. E. Morabito, A, Parker, D. C. Peterson, L. Pickett, D, E. Pomeroy, F. A. Rosen. Alice Russell, S. Sapienza. H. J. Sawyer, Arthur W. Spencer, R. Stanton, N. C, Stubbs, Robert P. Thayer, Lloyd Vogt, R. J. Weirs, L. D. Whitcomb, D. L, RETAILING Allen, Joyce Bailey, Olive Benossi. Elvira Bogart, Ruth Booth, Esther Casselman, Martha Collier, Jeanne Cotter, Leora Damon, Dorothy Delbridge, Donna Dennis, Jean DeRitis, Alberta Dixon, Barbara Doolittle. Joyce Dowling, Rita Drescher, Ann Dwyer, Virginia Elia, Clara Facer, Mary Lou Fellows, Borbora Flanagan, Paul Fritts, Morifyn Gilmer Martha Goetz, Virginia Gordon, Ruthilyn Graef, Norma Hansen, Harriet Harmon, Marilyn Hart, Wini-fred Hartzell, Mary Jane Hill, Elizabeth Holt, Isabel Holtz, E, Lucille Kennedy, Georgia Kingston. Nancy Lowell, Gladys Lyon, Nancy McKernon, Doris Mason, Virginia Matties, Betty Jano Noble, Helen Pawelczyk, Genevieve Robison, Faye Sackett, Rosemary Sanderson, Mary Saul, Claire Sidey, Mary Smith, Ruby Stoler, Lorraine Stone, Betty Jone Strauss. Louise Thompson, Betty Jane Tice, Nancy Weber, Muriel Williams, Mollie Ann Winterroth, Mary Zornow, Helen MECHANICAL Boist, George Ball, Donald A, Bardeen. Charles H, Belling, Paul Bennett, John Bond, Edwin C. Buckler, Roger Buhite, Peter Corrigan, Raymond Costonzo, Frank Ebcr, John Greene, Clarence Greene, Kenneth Goldstein, Robert Groh. Earl B. Hackshaw, Thomas Halsted, Charles Hartman, Joseph J. Hastas, John G, Hewlett, Charles Hughes, Donald Huskey, Richard Jennings, Norman Kittiell, John C. Kleehamer, Donald Knolle, Charles H. Lash, Harry Levy, Robert Lucas, Benjamin W. Miller. George J. Miller, James H, Miller, Robert W, Muck. Sterling Nerocker, Albert 45 Ohst, Edward B. Palmer, Charles Parks, Ward Pavlock, Robert J. Piehf, Richard Pitlick, Leonard Reakes, Raymond Richards, Milton Ristuccia, Michael Robbins, William H. Romano, Mark A. Rose, Donald C. Rosselcmd, Kermit Sandore, Henry C, Santelli. Peter A. Schultz, Charles Schuyler, John Shaver, Robert Shepard, J. Robert Signor, William D. Smith, Richard L. Soderholm, Richard Spiegel, Richard H. Spreter, Frank W. Stewart, Dudley Strand, Gunnard Strong, Lelandl Sturtze, Donald Sullivan, Richard Upchurch, Valere Ward, Henry J. Werner, John T. Weinreber, Norman Williams, Raymond Wilson, Robert Witt, Louis R. Wifczel, George Waoton, Paul ELECTRICAL Aubrey, Eldred J Chiosa, Lambi Collier, Vernon E. FRESHMEN Corey, Leonard S. Dargonto, Nicholas J, Dabrinsky, John J, Ghent, Robert 5. Hoefner, Herbert E. Hommond, Donald Hardiman, J. Vincent Keator, Harold E. Keenan, George J. Kell, David Henry LaRose, Jerry B. Lewis, Edwin G, Manning, Leo D. Miles, Paul L Nagle, Robert C. Palermo, Angelo V. Petrie, Willard D, Pohl, George C. Popoli, Francis J. Reynolds, William L, Samchishen, John Schwarz, Robert G. Simms, Bernard Wm, Smith, James S. Spangle, Frederick H. Stauber, Richard Sullivan, Francis C„ Trott, M arvln Twietmeyer, Theodore J. Walter, George Henry FOODS Alexander, Bette Jane Blodgett, Catherine Brown, Marilyn Burch, Doris Chambers, Rona DeVoe, Elaine Fitzpatrick, Jane Ellen Fuller, Clarita Gold, Judith Holdridge, Kae Holferan, Cecelia Johnson, Irene Keller, Joan Laney, Jeanette Larsen, Dorothy Latin, Rose Leibeck, Jessie Loercher, Hilda Long, Marian Lown, Janice Maggio, Roselene Minto, Elizabeth Nelson, Alice Pierson, Beverly Rocha, Manila Rein, June Rouse, Virginia Street, Jane Taylor, Doris VanCor, Jane VanTyne, Eleanor Vogel, Helen Wheeler, Betty Jane White, Thelma ART Barber, Sarah Louise Brown, Catherine F, Close, Helen E. Dawson, Betty Jane Dineen, Charlotte Eddy, Betty Flierl. Elmer Jones, Betty Grace Moore, Dorothy L. Palozzi, Vincent A. Phelps, James H, Preston, Janet A. Reidenbach, Florence W. Riedmom, Josephine M. Smith, Phyllis H, Steklof, Thelma Doyle, Nancy Shafer Whitfield, Phyllis 46 STUDENT COUNCIL Jack Hanna President of Student Council TO further the war effort of the Institute, the gov- erning body, the Student Council, assumes the responsibility of changes to be made for the duration of the war. As all other universities, col- leges, and finishing schools have changed their usual traditional activities, so have we. Needless to say the students have all felt that the cancella- tion of certain activities was necessary under the present conditions. Heretofore, the Institute has participated in in- tercollegiate basketball and wrestling. They have traveled to various colleges in this state and neighboring states. In order to conserve rubber, gasoline ond to make transportation facilities available for essential war use these have been discontinued. Seeing a need for physical activity, the council discussed, approved, and administered the organization of on intramural sports program. As a result, we have four-fifths of the men stu- dents participating in intramural basketball. The school gymnasium is open to students wishing to play ping-pong, paddle tennis and badminton. The women students ot this time participate in o ping-pong tournament. The feeling of the entire student body toward this program is unanimously fovorable. Student blood doning is sponsored by the council every block. This enables the students to donate a pint of blood to the Red Cross ot one time during the month. The campaigns, as other war effort measures, have been highly successful. Ap- proximately 500 pints of blood have been con- tributed ot these times. Students working cooper- atively in other cities have donated extensively. Th us the total student donation exceeds the above figure. Participating in the March Red Cross drive, the council set up a school wide campaign. Each de- partment contributed through its council repre- sentative. The Student Council Association olone contributed $50 from its treasury. Thus the amount 48 given was 100% for the Institute. Many students working cooperatively during this month did their part through their respective positions. The courses given at the Institute were offered to and accepted by the Army, We have provided educational as well as recreational facilities. Each detail has been taken into consideration to pro- vide the necessary equipment and instruction for specialized fields in which the soldiers are serving. Clark Union has presented the recreational facili- ties. Dances, music, lounging and meeting the other students are its most outstanding features. Not withholding the men and women behind our fighting forces, we have those which are using the machine shop, mechanical, chemical and many other departments. This is sponsored by the de- fense industries in Rochester who wish to teach their employees the basic and technical phases of their particular positions, thereby creating spe- cialized and trained people to fill the places of the men who have vacated their jobs by joining the Armed Forces. sponsored the Glee Club and cultural music, both of which are located in Clark Union. The Carnegie Music set is without a doubt an extremely worth- while contribution to this extra-curricular recre- ation. The Freshmen upon entering the Institute are given a student handbook. This consists of information about each of the courses, and something about each of the organizations and societies to which new students may belong. The living or boarding problem is solved by listing homes and daces where the students live. All this information is gathered, organized and revised into an interest- ing booklet for bewildered Freshmen. It is used throughout the year as a reference for practically everything which happens around school. We believe that this year's council has been con- fronted with many varying problems never before presented. They each, guided by their individual departments, have met with open and unbiased minds to discuss and administer the functions of the school. Combined by their guidance the stu- dent body has met with and planned out this year's activities to the best advantage to the In- stitute. The council with its war effort has not forgotten its previous cultural activities. As in the past they 49 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION THE Alumni Association is composed of gradu- ates of both the day and the evening school and of oil former students who have completed one year of study The major purposes of the Associ- ation are to assist the Institute in maintaining and improving its program and to aid students to hove the same opportunities that Alumni mem- bers had when they were students. This year the Association established the RAMI Development Fund. Over $12,000 has been sub- scribed for the first year. The purpose of this Fund is to provide scholarships and student loans, to finance Alumni activities and to aid the Institute in other worthwhile activities. Alumni are asked to contribute to the Fund on a regular annual basis since no dues are required for Association mem- bership. A magazine, the Alumni Mirror, is published quar- terly and distributed to over 6,000 members. On Convocation Day an annual banquet is held at which time new members are welcomed. The officers of the Association ore: Charles F. Cola, Mechanical 30 president; Norman J. Col- lister, Mechanical '29 vice-president; Winfield VanHorn, Electrical '28, secretary; Bernice Naylor, Food Administration '37, treasurer; and Burton E. Stratton, Electrical '28, executive secretory. Other members of the executive committee are: Chester Arnold, Mrs. Edward DeBisschop, Martin A. Don- ohue, John C. Doyle, Clement Gallagher, Ruth Gufrucht, Burton A, Harness, Jr., Mary Alice Hughes, Margaret Iggleden, James Liccion, Ger- trude Sterling, Harold O. Woodworth. You can serve your Alma Mater, your classmates, and succeeding generations of students well by becoming an active Alumni member. 50 CLARK UNION THIS year Clark Union has again been the center of the social life of the Institute. It's facilities have been enlarged upon to meet the present day needs. Our new Director, Mrs. Perry, has been more than cooperative with the students by aiding in social functions and by placing Esquires in the hands of the intellectual men students. She has been able to give helpful information and corrections for the smooth running of the Union. In so much as the Institute is a student governed body, Clark Union is under its jurisdiction. It is in turn directly managed by a House Committee consisting primarily of members of the Council. These members are Donald Fox, Chairman, Lawrence Conway, Marion Spinks, Almera Hicks, Georgia Kennedy, and Virginia Rousse, Chairman of the Social Committee. They have met, dis- cussed and organized its affairs to coincide with the war era. The Union is a meeting place for all organizations. Each has a meeting room to carry on their re- spective duties. They are the fraternities, Chi Delta Phi and Phi Sigma Phi; the sororities, Phi Upsilon Phi, Delta Omicron, Sigma Kappa Delta, Alpha Psi; the Alumni Association; the Student Council; Riding Club; the Musical Group of the Women’s Faculty; Ski Club: Dancing Class; Mu- sic Appreciation Classes; Psimar; Camera Club; Art League; and Glee Club. Since the Eastman Hall lecture room has been closed for student activities, all dances have been held in the Union. These have been numerous. The dances have been held for the soldiers sta- tioned here as well as for the student body. The use of the phonograph and new records has of- fered the musical background for these affairs. We believe that the Union being open to the men in the service has been one small contribu- tion which we can make toward the war effort. Playing cards, reading, listening to music also in- duces these men to use the Union. The music room is used for Music Appreciation Classes during the day. The new kitchenette has been used by the House Committee, Retail stu- dents, M. S. A. and Sorority parties. We as a student body appreciate the Union as a social center of the Institute. 51 DORM WE still have to keep pinching ourselves to be sure it's not just a dream. Since moving in and getting settled back in September we've found our surroundings smooth. The Big and Little Sister Committee started the ball rolling by having the upper-classmen help their frosh sisters unpack, giving the annual ban- quet, and then showing them the ropes. It must be admitted that the Freshmen caught on quickly for they were completely poised at the Housewarming, What a treat to show the faculty, the Board of Directors, families, and friends the super place we now call home. This affair was arranged by Almera Hicks, our social chairman. She did a grand job and as the year has gone by she had plenty of other rabbits to pull out of her hat. The blue door was swung wide for an Open House to which the boys were invited. They all had a chance to make a tour of the apartments —and what exclamations. Kitchens—gee! Wall- beds—wow! What a life ! ! One sunny Sunday luscious odors circulated through the dorm. The gay episode of the girls preparing ham for a Buffet Supper, Their labors were rewarded when everyone showed apprecia- tion by coming back for seconds. Shortly afterwards came the Goblin Kantagree sponsored by the dorm. Old clothes, sweet cider and doughnuts were the thing, with many of the notables taking port in o pie eating contest. Wasn’t Rev, Cayley a magnificent M. C. ? When the first round of gala activity had been absorbed it was decided that o bit of mental stimulation was in order. So out came the books and we engaged in a bit of last minute ''cram- ming before the blocks changed, Enough of this all declared (except a few, of COUNCIL 52 course) and soon all thoughts turned towards the coming event. November was the time of the Dorm Formal. Shirley Rupright and her committee began to make plans and before we realized it, she was selling tickets. That dance was a whoop- ing success. An innovation this year was the Smorgasbord which was thrown the day after the dance. The lounge was thronged with girls and boys. And why not when the kitchen police took charge of that super-gorgeous spread? Time flew and before we knew it the holidays were upon us. So we had to hustle around for a tree and get it trimmed. The entertainment at the Christmas party was provided by the Freshmen, everyone of whom kept their program a precious secret. Ah, their angelic faces above robes and candles and their sweet caroling quite took one's breath away. Sandwiched between other functions have been the birthday dinners—one every month. And we’re not forgetting that birthday party early in the year at which so many secret longings were dis- closed. Just one big game of truth and conse- quences. That peppy personality, our president, Barb Coe has done a grand job of spreading sunshine. As her helpers she has had the Dorm Council which consisted of Jane Zogg, vice-president; Jackie Pfleeger, treasurer; Ann Gehan, secretary; Nancy Wood, Doris Kent, Lois Atchison, and Ginny Burk- hardt, senior representatives, Evie Parker and Judy Doty, junior representatives; and Ginger Dwyer, Mickey McKernan, Alice Rosen and Alice Nelson, freshman representatives. Dorm girls are not only getting training for careers in business, but they are also learning plenty about that homely thing, housework. (We call it home work.) We're just learning and we love it! Fond memories of the old dorm still linger, but the present environment—well you can't beat it. 53 INTERSORORITY COUNCIL OFFICE President............... Vice-President .... Secretary............... Treasurer............... Faculty Adviser .... MEMB ALPHA PSI Irene Ketcham Roberta Robinson Evelyn Daniels Miss Thurber, Adviser DELTA OMICRON Doris Kent Marjorie Peters Louise Schermerhorn Mrs. Karker, Adviser Dorothy Kitzing Marjorie Goebel Irene Ketcham Doris Kent Miss Ferrey RS PHI UPSILON PHI Dorothy Kitzing Jean Adams Ruth Watkins Mrs. Stampe, Adviser SIGMA KAPPA DELTA Marjorie Goebel Helen Green Janet Tenny Miss Medden, Adviser 54 ALPHA PS OFFICERS President...................... Vice-President................. Secretary...................... Treasurer...................... Intersorority Representative Faculty Adviser................ Irene Ketcham Roberta Robinson Hazel Cleverly Ruth Bown Evelyn Daniels Miss Thurber HONORARY Miss Dorothea Fritz Miss Mary E. Gillard MEMBERS Mrs. Georgie Hoke Mrs. Jean Jepson SORORES 1943 1944 1945 Ruth Bown Anita Benedict Marilyn Brown Irene Ketcham Hazel Cleverly Clarita Fuller Roberta Robinson Evelyn Daniels Judith Gold Florence Hulbert Rose Latin Janice Lown Roselene Maggio Helen Vogel DELTA OMICRON OFFICERS President.................................Doris Kent Vice-President...............................Evelyn Deol Secretary................................Catherine Yurkin Corresponding Secretary . . , Mary Agnes Bayer Treasurer...........................................Evelyn Parker Social Chairman...............................Jane Zogg Publicity Marie Balian Property Manager...............................Ann Gehan Julia Doty Intersorority Representatives . . Louise Schermerhorn Marjorie Peters Faculty Adviser , Mrs. Karker Mrs. Jordan HONORARY MEMBERS Mrs. Smith Miss Mohlenhoff 1943 Jane Riley Marie Balian Doris Kent Doris Van der Meid Jane Zogg Jean Rutledge Janet Robson SORORES 1944 Mary Agnes Bayer Evelyn Deal Julia Doty Ann Gehan Janet Jackson Evelyn Parker Marjorie Peters Jean Powers Louise Schermerhorn Arlene Shade Catherine Yurkin 1945 Doris Taylor Rona Chambers Joyce Doolittle Kay Holridge Marilyn Fritts 56 PHI UPSILON PH OFFICERS President ....... Dorothy Kitzing Vice-President.................Charlotte Lakeman Recording Secretary.....................Jean Chase Corresponding Secretary . . Edith Thompson Treasurer......................... Gladys Luther Social Chairman............................Patricia Holmes Intersorority Representatives . . . Jean Adams Ruth Watkins Lois Atchison Faculty Adviser................Mrs. Jean Stampe HONORARY Dr. Mark El ling son Mrs. Minnie Rankin Wyman MEMBERS Mrs. Florence Irving Mrs. Lulu Scott Backus SORORES 1943 Jean Adams Lois Atchison Alice Brody Barbara Coe Dorothy Griffiths Patricia Holmes Ann King Dorothy Kitzing Jacqueline Pfleeger Ruth Siebert Mary Skivington Ann Zutes J944 Mary Jane Bird Inez Hobson Charlotte Lakeman Bette Le rch Gladys Luther Jeanne Chase Edith Elaine Thompson Ruth Watkins Josephine Wilson 1945 Betty Alexander Esther Booth Betty Jane Dawson Jean Dennis Barbara Dixon Rita Dowling Virginia Dwyer Betty Eddy Barbara Fitzpatrick Martha Gilmer Norma Graef Betty Hill Georgia Kennedy Louise Strauss Muriel Weber 57 SIGMA KAPPA DELTA OFFICERS President.................. Vice-President . Secretary .... Corresponding Secretary Treasurer ................. Social Chairman Reporter................... Intersorority Representatives Faculty Adviser Marjorie Goebel Betty June Rose Betty McLeod Marjorie KJeehammer Lucille Cody . Shirley Wrape Mary Carman .Marjorie Goebel Helen Green Shirley Wrape Miss Medden HONORARY MEMBERS Mr. and Mrs. Richard Freer Mr. and Mrs. Calvin C. Thomason Mr. and Mrs. Byron Culver Miss Edwina B. Hogadone Miss Mary Havens Miss Margaret Jameson SORORES 1943 1944 1945 Shirley Wrape Mary Carman Doris Burch Betty June Rose Helen Green Betty McLeod Virginia Hall Lucille Cody Pauline Jennejohn Marjorie Goebel Marjorie Kleehammer Doris Davie Virginia Riley Janet Tenny Eudora Schaffer Claire VanWinkle Loretta Maguire 58 CHI DELTA PH OFFICERS President . Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Faculty Adviser Robert Wi Ison Richard Morse Remson Kentos Roy Takasawa . Mr. Koch Mr. Earl M. Morecock HONORARY MEMBERS Mr. Clifford M. UIp Mr. Ailing M. Clements 1943 Richard Morse Roy Takasawa Robert Wilson MEMBERS 1944 Richard Blackwell James Chan Robert Gobrecht Remson Kentos Henry Melnyk Martin Sewell Willi am Waters 1945 Mike Hyman Pat Barrelli Willia m McGuinn Bill Hozel Herbert Augustine James Rassmussen Marion Spinks Bruce McBride Al Fisher Cal Fisher 59 PHI SIGMA PHI OFFICERS President Vice-President Acting Secretary and Treasurer Faculty Adviser Frank Estrich , David Gulvin Harry W. Buss Mr. Tuites HONORARY MEMBERS Dr. Mark Ellingson Dr. Ralph VanPeursem Dr. Warren Davis Mr. Herman Martin Mr. Joseph Sorace Mr. Charles Horn Mr. Ralph Braden Mr. Burton Stratton Mr. Earl Karker Mr. Sherman Hagberg Mr. Fred Kolb Mr. Alfred Johns MEMBERS 1943 E. LaRue Anderson Arthur F. Burlew Harry W. Buss Maxwell H. Case Frank Estrich 1944 Lee T Baker Paul Brasted David Gulvin Robert Johnson William Kreamer 1945 Jerry LaRose William Gottung Arthur Sawyer Lloyd Thayer Philip G. Fallon Sanford J. Hartman Fred Martin Richard A. Mattie Donald Stevenson Carlton M. Straub Charles Van Dongen GO RAMIKIN Virginia Burkhardt Marguerite Burrell Nancy Wood Robert Wilson . Barbara Maulbetsch Horace W. Koch STAFF . . . , Editor- in- Chief Associate Editors Art and Photographic Editor Business Manager Faculty Adviser Richard Bohall Shirley Doersam Jean Glunz Dorothy Griffiths Margaret Miller Walter Pawlowski MEMBERS Jacqueline Pfleeger Ruth Prens James Rassmussen Mary Skivington Edith Thompson Loren Spero 62 HERE it is—your 1943 Ramikin, It is with great pleasure (and perhaps a sigh of relief) that we of the Ramikin staff present it to you—the stu- dent body, both here at the Institute and in the Service, the faculty, the administration, and the Alumni. Needless to say, the year 1942-43 was a difficult one in which to publish a yearbook. That little matter of the War served to confront us with unforeseen obstacles on every hand, which, like the Gremlins, were met with distaste and put aside with haste. One of our first problems was the cover. It has changed design and texture at least six times, and what you have here is what the W. P. B. finally allowed us. Then there was the printing, the en- graving, and the paper to worry about. On every hand were restrictions of some kind. But, as for os these three items were concerned, we came out better than we expected. The lack of photo- graphic supplies on the market would have been the death blow to the Ramikin but we were one step ahead of the War in this respect. We bought our supplies last year. But the things which were most important to the production of the Ramikin were neither rationed nor restricted. The faculty and student body, as well as the staff, stond ready at all times with an abundant supply of talent, willingness and cooper- ation. It was these things which permitted us to bring you these eighty-eight pages. Without them —no 1943 Ramikin. So the Ramikin in Wartime, like the Institute in Wartime, is somewhat different from former years. It is smaller, but in these few pages we have tried to bring you. still here at the Institute, and you, who have left in the Service, a true picture of a memorable year at the Institute—one, we are sure, which none of us will forget for a long time. We hope you like it—this 1943 Ramikin. We pre- sent it to you for what it is worth—a reminder of the year 1942-43 in the Rochester Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute at War. 63 PSIMAR THE Psimar, weekly student publication of the Institute, has continued to inform its readers on all current school events. It reports and promotes school activities, sports events, dances and parties, student polls, letters to the Editor and news of M. I. boys in Service. Cartoons, poetry, photography and feature articles, along with news events make the publication a modern and complete coverage of what the students, faculty, parents and Alumni want to read. The school paper is printed at the Institute by the Publishing and Printing Department. Much hard work and time is put in the paper by staff members. They are Shirley Doersam, Editor-in-Chief; Niel W. Preston, Business Manager; Loren Spero, Photo- graphic Editor; Rosemary Young. Features Editor; Jeanne Devolder, Art Editor; Bar- bara Coe, Social Editor, and Beatrice Ann King, Robert Goldstien, Shirley Manhart, Jack Hanna, Laurel Wagner, Jan Robson, William Hoelzle, Ben Friedman and John Lewis Stage reporters and feature writers. Thanks are extended again to Frank DeWitt, faculty adviser, and to the Senior Stu- dents of the Publishing and Printing Department for the time and cooperation they give to the Psimar. 64 PHOTO TECH CAMERA CLUB THE history of the Camera Club, although a very short one, has made many valuable contributions to its members- In 1933, the Club was part of the Chemistry department's club and speakers of interest to the Photo Techs were invited. Then in 1934, the Photo Techs separated from the Chem- istry department's club and started their own club, now known as the Photo Tech Camera Club. In 1938, the first Photo Tech Bulletin wos pub- lished twice a year in a magazine form. With the interest and demands for a bigger and better bulletin, weekly issues began to be published. The contents included weekly announcements of the club's activities, personal interviews of its mem- bers, gossip columns of the daily life of the Photo Techs. Since then, and for the past three years, the Bulletin has been most active. Although the activities of the Camera Club ore limited, loads of valuable knowledge was given to the members. The plan, of inviting well-known photographers from the city and from other parts of the country to speak on various places and demonstrations of photography has greatly de- veloped and improved. Some of the well-known speakers are as follows: Lt. Commander Edward Steichen of the United States Navy, William H. Jackson, Walter Scott Shinn, H. J. Williams, George Gates and speakers from Eastman Kodak and Agfa Ansco Co. The club is affiliated with the Photographic Society of America, and has in terchanged prints with them. Prints were sent all over the country, to our own Rundeli Library and to the Buffalo Museum of Science. The Photo Tech Camera Club has contributed a great deal to the present war effort by educating our men in the latest up-to-date knowledge of photography, which aids our Armed Forces in al- most every phose of the war, such as the follow- ing: The speeding of aircraft production, aids in Signal Corps work, aerial photography, X-ray pho- tography, and many other contributing factors that will eventually bring about victory. Those un- tiring members of the Camera Club, are all do ing their utmost in contributing their best work to the wor effort. The Camera Club will do ond will keep on teaching and fitting our men for whatever jobs may come up on photography to help win the war. 65 ART STUDENTS' LEAGUE THE Bevier building houses one of the really unique student organizations known as the Art Students' League. It is based on the realization that art, though a serious subject, is really fun. Hence, the weekly Sketch Night, entirely a student affair, at which we take turns posing while the rest draw, paint, or work in any medium desired. Also there are the occasional outdoor sketch trips. Besides doing a bit of painting, we stuff ourselves with plenty of good food and scenery. However, to be allowed membership in such a silent group, the aspiring frosh can- didate must go through a horrible ordeal. Those few who survive are generally re- duced to gibbering wretches who stammer out hair-raising tales of the mighty awe- inspiring Ahmen, a gentleman of Hindu origin, a distant relative of Siva the De- stroyer,” who yearly inhabits the bony form of Algy our favorite skeleton Our best loved and most highly esteemed member, Mr. Milton Bond, has our constant praise for his noteworthy dramatic portrayals. Mr. Bond, in his vivid characteriza- tions, ranges from the ridiculous to the sublime, from The Pabble Who Has No Toes to Macbeth, Othello, or Hamlet, Occasionally as a special treat we are favored with one of his original sketches. A yearly pilgrimage is made to the home of Mr. Ailing Clements in search of sausages and sketches. A gala party is given by the Faculty, and on All Hallows Eve, Clark Union is filled with Lords and Ladies, Clowns and Goblins, normally the be-smocked members of the Art League. Chosen to lead us in our activities this year were: Richard Hawver, president; Wilma Potter, vice-president; Jody Austin, secretary; Jimmy Phelps, treasurer; and Shirley Morrison, social chairman. 66 PI CLUB EVER since its organization in 1936, the Etaoin Shrdlu (Pi) Club has been able to boast a 100% membership of those enrolled in the Publishing and Printing Depart- ment, but this year even the 100% membership has been small. We started the year with some fifteen members, but the draft has eliminated our entire Freshman class and several Seniors, to the extent that we have only six mem- bers to conclude the year. The officers, as elected for this year were: Jack Hanna, President; Bill Leadbeter, Vice-President; Ed. Howden, Secretary; Neil Preston, Treasurer: and Val Vigna, Edi- tor of the Typographer. The Vice-President, Bill Leadbeter was unable to return for the Fall term, so Bill Inge- man was elected in his stead. Later it was necessary to elect George Baker to suc- ceed him when he left for service. Frank Brietweiser was elected to follow Ed. Howden as Secretary when Ed. was drafted. Included also in this year’s membership were: Hank Cesary, Dick Harris, Vernon Gard- ner, Bill Smith, Mat Gingold, Frank Maggilini, Lyle Corbit, and Nelson Coco. A full year's activities were carried on even with the reduced membership. Several supper meetings were held, and at various times during the year speakers came to talk to the club about such subjects as retail advertising, trade unionism, color pho- tography, etc. A bowling team represented the Pi Club in the newly organized intra- murals. Speciol mention is deserved by Vol Vigna's work on the Typographer. With his able staff some exceptional issues have been published, including several outstanding typo- graphic examples and original articles, eliciting much favorable comment and com- mendation. And many thanks to Joe Sorace for his wisdom, assistance and guidance as faculty adviser. 67 MECHANICAL STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION IN times such os these, a fuller school life is gained through the medium of organiza- tions� Extra-curricular activities are as much a part of a student's education as are the mental stimuli. The uncertainty of the next few years makes it imperative that we grasp every chance for enjoyment that we can. The Mechanical Students' Association has become increasingly important as an or- ganization which can be depended upon to supply a long list of activities for mem- bers in the Mechanical Department. The aim of the M. S. A. is to arouse a feeling of fellowship among its members by presenting activities which appeal to everyone concerned. At the beginning of the school year, each block acts as a separate unit and elects its own officers. These officers become the backbone of the association and attempt to carry out whatever events the members wish. These events are not exclusively social affairs but include special meetings to which men or invited to speak. These men are well informed on topics of interest in the mechanical field. Each of the two picnics which opened the chain of events in the fall, were attended in full force and Freshmen met the swell group of upperclassmen who entertained them with a program of sports. A great series of games was played with the Chemicals at one of these picnics and while accounts differ as to what really happened, there is no doubt that the Mechan- icals came out on top. Through the year several technical meetings were held. Included was an outstanding talk on spark plugs and automotive ignition systems by Mr. Bartholomew and an ex- cellent sound film on welding which was shown at the second meeting. On another occasion, Mr. Staunton of the Evening School Faculty gave a splendid talk on Produc- tion Planning. The cooperative system was another evening's topic at which Mr. Martin, supervisor of the Mechanical Department traced the development of this form of education. To round out the list of events, the Boiler Makers Brawl'1 was carried out for the benefit of both blocks. Dancing and a plentiful supply of food were responsible for making this a traditionally fine affair. G8 M. I. CHEMICAL ASSOCIATION THE MICA was first organized for the purpose of inviting speakers to relate personal experiences and put on educational demonstrations in the chemical field. After a lapse of one year, the MICA has finally come into its own once again through the efforts and initiative of the Senior Class of 1943. The reorganization, which could not have been effected without the efficient cooperation of the faculty, involved the revision of the constitution with a new primary aim of bringing the chemical students together socially. The club during the past year has been under the able guidance of Dr. Ralph L. VanPeurseum, with a membership which includes all day school stu- dents enrolled in the Chemistry deportment. One business meeting and one social function constitute the activities of the club each block. Although, during the past year, the membership has declined sixty per cent because of the War, the remaining members have been able to keep the club active throughout the entire year. Former members of the MICA are now serving in the Air Corps, Chemical Warfare Service, Sig- nal Corps, and Medical Corps of the Army, Navy and Marines, Many have already seen action and distinguished themselves at our many fighting fronts. Besides the business meetings, the MICA has had three important social affairs of the '42-'43 semester. First, an early fall picnic, planned by the Seniors, was the first introduction of the Fresh- men to the upperclassmen. Next, a spaghetti din- ner was held, which exposed the hidden, ond at that time unknown, talents of the various members. Finally the annual banquet was held which cli- maxed what had already proven to be a success- ful semester. The following are the officers of the '42- 43 term: Richard Vail, President: Jim Mickles, Vice-Presi- dent in the absence of Dennis Mowchan who is now serving in the Armed Forces; and Steve Rus- sell, Secretary-Treasurer. The student body congratulates the MICA for the fine enthusiasm they hove shown in reorganiz- ing the association and wishes them continued success and good fortune. 69 GLEE CLUB THE Glee Club, on organization which offers the young women of all departments an opportunity to sing various types of music including classical and religious selections, is conducted for the purpose of furthering the interests of the student body socially as well os musically. The activities of the Glee Club vary each year. The club meets every Tuesday eve- ning in Clark Union, and new members are always welcome. One of the main activities which the Glee Club had this year was a party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chesteen Kendell. This party was enjoyed by all of the members who were able to go. This year Mr. Kendell enjoyed forming a male choir. These boys practised before the regular meeting of the club each Tuesday. The officers of the Glee Club of 1943 are: President, Nelson Harron; Vice-President, Mary Cunningham; Treasurer, Jane Posson; Secretary, Lois Atchison. The Glee Club wishes to express their appreciation to Mr. Kendell, its competent di- rector; Mrs. Quinn, the accompanist; and Mrs. Copeland, faculty adviser, who have helped so much to make a grand year for the Glee Club. 70 INTRAMURAL SPORTS Harold J. Brodie Faculty Adviser SPORTS at the Institute this past year have been conducted on a strictly intramural basis. There wos a bit of a battle at the beginning of the year concerning this deci- sion by the Student Council. But what started as a patriotic venture to ovoid usurping vital transportation facilities, necessary for an inter-collegiate schedule, became a great success. Both the students and the faculty were more than pleased with the results, as it became evident that many more students could participate in such a program. Since then it has been praised by many around school, in fact, plans have been laid for its continuation even after the war. Students who consider themselves inferior to a varsity team but have a great deal of fun playing, now have an oppor- tunity to participate in all sports in competition with their equals. As the gym has been used more than ever this year two of our students, Betty Ann Ford and John Dean, were appointed to take charge of it during the week. There are facilities for volley ball, paddle tennis, basketball, fencing, badminton, and ping-pong. The students have taken an increased interest in all of these sports and the athletic program has proved a success. 72 BASKETBALL HERE again the intramural program changed things—Basketball has been split into leagues, ech department with its quintet. Mr. Brodie, who headed the basketball program feels that a set- up of this kind would supply an excellent backlog of material for a first class inter-collegiote quintet. Games were played two nights a week at Brick Church. Approximately three games were played each night. The league championship play-offs were a real fight to the finish, but the Mechan- ical I team finally won out by virtue of a better source from which to draw, Lee Fox acted as basketball coach and deserves a lot of credit for the wonderful job he did. And thanks to the intra-colfegiate program for the marvelous spirit it inspired this year. SKIING THE Ski Club under the guiding hand of Presi- dent Bob Wilson, held ski parties at regular in- tervals throughout the year, and at times met with other local ski clubs. Motion pictures were shown to display certain skiing techniques of the experts. Transportation difficulties hampered further activ- ities. The slopes of Highland park, alas, were the extent of our operations. John Eberfeld, mechanical instructor, was the fac- ulty adviser, and Carl Ferriby acted as secretary. BOWLING OPEN season on bowling pins ot the Institute was declared early this fall. Both students and faculty enjoyed this sport which has fast become a fa- vorite with them all. Leagues were formed this year under the intra- mural program, one team from each department, one league from each block. As we go to press only the A block results have been played off. The Mechanical I team barely beat the faculty to take the block championship. Next year should be a bigger and better year than ever before, so we are wishing you a suc- cessful season. RIDING DURING the year many students enjoyed the pleasures of bridle and saddle while taking part in the activities of this club. The Riding Club usually meets on Thursday after- noons at Von Lambecks. Riding seems to stimu- late ravishing appetites in many of their mem- bers, as hot dog roasts and the such are quite prevalent in their social calendar. The high light of the year was a dinner ride last fall at the Valley Echo Lodge where they mixed dining and danc- ing with whining and prancing. Jack Stocking is the president, Harriet Hanson, the group leader, and Miss Dorothea Fritz, fac- ulty adviser. 74 COMMUNIQUES from the home front. FALL FORECAST IT was reported here early this Fall that our social activities would hit a new low. This fact was con- firmed immediately by the office of feminine in- formation. This verification came closely on the heels of a mass evacuation of the male popula- tion. IT ALL CAME TRUE AFTER hearings by our executive committees on this absenteeism, it was reported that long date- less hours now in practice have greatly reduced the morale of the student body. Finding it impossible to call off the war, a committee of investigation was appointed and found that the WPB was over- coming this problem by the introduction of multi- ple shifts. A complete abandon of cooperation resulted in this respect. TAKEN IN ITS STRIDE SUPPLEMENTING forces on hand with reinforce- ments called in for special engagements we par- ticipated in several successful attacks on the Sen- eca. However, allied reports revealed several con- tingents suffering heavy casualties hanging over from such maneuvers. Troops were reported occupying many sectors of Clark Union by Mid-winter. Several hits were made as they scored heavily with the feminine populace. Each platoon was ordered to retreat in four weeks. This made conditions difficult but not insurmountable for a few dormites. RESULTS OF THE PAST YEAR RED CROSS, USO, and other wartime activities are fast replacing the social life of other years. Our job is laid out for us and we’re doing it will- ingly, but we’ll take any fun that comes along, the same way. And here it is as we go to press . . . 76 77 78 79 Y T)orv V. V eV) 'V -luipin- Gsvxw� GUtl T- 5 vo Ccy Uotmav) oVcsvoa.’o u U . rbA vl sv vi Vi-. Odt mM 'tte«Ar wi C VvVvt %v (jJUKU Gijv. Vc l- ;.;.tr.: 1 i j. II-I ;:iu,IuIvT,j.;.v«. .'1'.'.j.'r i'M.t 1, .� 'ivM'.;:v. ,i. .v; :.'.• « ■ ■ ••, ■■-■ • 7 84 85 A .nK 80 87 t Printed by Art Print Shop, Inc. Bound by Rochester Book Bindery Engraved by Queen City Photo Engraving Co. Buffalo, N. Y. Photography by Sibley, Lindsay, Curr 88