Technical High School - Tech Tiger Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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22 THE 1915 ORIOLE the other of the six Greek letter fraternities, but a man's stand- ing with the college is in no way iniiuenced by the fact that he is a 'frat' man or that he is not. Almost without exception men from 'Tech' who have en- tered Clark have done exceedingly well. The thorough train- ing afforded by the Springfield Technical High School is the best possible preparation for work here, and to 'Tech' men who may decide that Clark is the place for them to receive their college education I extend a most hearty welcome. lsignedl JOHN T. WARD, T. H. S. '09. From the Mass. Agricultural College lf any of you fellows have an idea that you might be in- terested in any branch of agriculture or the natural sciences, you can find no better place to pursue these subjects than the Massachusetts Agricultural College. Here one can specialize in agriculture, horticulture, iloriculture, fruit-growing, or in the natural sciences of entomology, bacteriology, Zoology, and botany. The instruction in all of these courses is excellent, because the professors are all experts in their lines, and that brings me to an important point:- It is this,-whatever line youfinally settle on, find out where you can get the very best courses in that profession and go there. If it costs more to go there than to some other places, Wait a little longer before you go, but get there. If there is no one direction in which your tastes seem to run, don't be in a hurry about choosing, but go ahead to any good college, if it is your good fortune to be able to, and take a general educational course. At the same time take a crack at the things you con- sider possibilities for a life occupation, choose the one you like best, and then do what the old motto up in the 'Tech' drawing room says, 'Get Busyf Outside of the courses at M. A. C. there is much to com- mend the college to your consideration. There is a good clean bunch of fellows up here and most of them are here for business rather than pleasure, which is not the case in some colleges. There is a spirit of democracy, which causes the best man to be recognized as the best, and gives every one a chance according to his qualifications. Athletics are prospering and the outlook

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THE 1913 ORIOLE 21 to be reachable, and yet far enough away to give the opportunities of college life. It is a college for those who want to get some- thing really worth while, and I only wish that 'Tech' could send some good men up, to swell the numbers of the Springnelcl delegation. lsignedl SIDNEY D. C1-IAMBERLAIN, T. H. S. '10. From Clark I am indeed glad of the opportunity to avail myself of your invitation to tell the pupils of the Technical High School through the columns of the QRIOLE a little bit about Clark College. Clark College is a distinctive college in that it offers a young man a regular course of study leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts in three years. Tuition and most expenses are at a minimum. The Clark faculty is composed of young men of high ability and is nearly in the proportion of one in- structor for every five students. The group system of studies in force provides for thorough training in a major subject, familiarity with two minor subjects, and a considerable amount of elective work. For the man of high ability who intends to earn the whole or part of his expenses, Worcester offers most unrivaled oppor- tunities for many and varied kinds of employment on evenings and Saturdays. Owing to the fact that time is at a premium we have no intercollegiate athletics. The physical side of Clark 'training is not neglected, however. Attendance at gymnasium is compulsory and class series in football, basket- ball, and baseball are run off each year. A fall and spring track meet holds the attention of the cinder path enthusiasts, and tennis tournaments are held twice each year by men in- terested in that sport. Debating is our intercollegiate activity and usually three debates with colleges in New England are scheduled. The men with musical ability or aspirations find opportunity for excellent training and much enjoyment in the glee and mandolin clubs. The 'Clubs' give a number of concerts in neighboring cities and towns in which the social element predominates quite as much as the musical. A majority of the men are enrolled in one or

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THE 1915 ORIOLE 23 is bright for greater prosperity in the future. We have the best coaches in football and baseball, and a fellow with athletic aspirations will find here all of the major sports. Now for a few observations on college life in general. Of course the first and foremost thing a man goes to college for is study and mental development in definite directions, therefore you should give the books and 'profs' conscientious attention and interest. It will be to your benefit and personal satis- faction if you do, and you will surely regret it if you don't. But the man makes a serious mistake, who goes to college with good scholarship as his only ambition. You must cultivate the acquaintance and friendship of your fellow students. College activities, too, should form a part of your curriculum. If you can sing a little, go out for the glee club, if you can shoot a basket occasionally, or make a bluff that you are a football player, make a try for the class teams, if you can't make the varsity. The point is this,-identify yourself with some of the activities outside of your studies. In this way you meet men, and broaden out more than you realize. A' In college the faculty allows you much more freedom than you are accustomed to in High School. Any time when you don't have a class scheduled during the day, you are free to go and come as you please. There is no 'prof' keeping tabs on you and it is up to you whether or not you improve your time or waste it. This is only an instance illustrating the general principle that what a man makes of himself in college depends entirely upon himself. It isn't up to your dad, or your High School, or the college faculty, it's up to you. fsignedl CLYDE M. PACKARD, T. H. S. '09. From Yale I answer your request with a genuine feeling that I cannot in such a brief space adequately represent Yale for the alumni. The Technical High School as well as the Central High School holds an enviable position in the esteem of Yale authorities. Not many men have come to Yale from 'Tech,' but those who have come have kept 'Tech's' record unspotted. Two years ago Professor Chittenden, director of Yale's Scientific School, wrote a letter of Commendation to Mr. Warner on the men he had sent to Yale. We certainly are proud of the men who came