University of Rhode Island - Renaissance / Grist Yearbook (Kingston, RI)

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Alfred Patrick Kivu n, A A ♦ Kingston, R. I. “Kivy” ‘Politician” Elec trical Engineer “A. P.” “Patrick Class Baseball (1) (2); Captain (2); Soph. Hop Committee (2) ; Corporal (3) ; Student Council (3) ; Polygon (3) . . , Alfred first opened his baby blue eyes in the year 18 , (he doesnt want you to know how old he is) at Attleboro. He was so attached to his high school that he took a little P. G. work there, but that has fixed him so that he will never have to here. His serious face has grown wrinkled in the past two years under his assiduous (?) study. “A. P.” has been an energetic member of our class, having entered into several activities since his arrival, among which may best be mentioned his originating the K. K. K.’s Hoving found this fact out perhaps the col- lege office would like to talk with him. Anyway, it is the only wrong thing “Kivey” ever did. Frank Joseph Lennox, © X Woonsocket, R. I. “Sandy” Chemical Engineer. Class Treasurer (1) (2) (3); Class Track (1) (2) . Varsity Baseball (1 (2); Varsity Basketball (1) (2); Class Basketball (1) (2); Captain (2); Corporal (2). Sandy” was given to us by Woonsocket but we hold no grudge out against the Rubber City” for this individual. Sandy ' s” chief diversion is calling on a certain young lady in Wakefield during the week, while on Sundays he returns to his home town to call on his steady. He is very clever with the drum- sticks being able to play anything on the drums from an Indian war dance to a dirge. We predict a great future for him, for even if he should not become a success in musical lines, he can fall back on his “rep” and analyze dolomite for a living. George Mitchell Lewis, Kingston, R. I. “Blivey” Applied Science Orchestra (1) (2) (3); Assistant Manager (3); Beacon Board (3); 1915 Grist Board; Corporal (2). Georgie Mitchell Bliven Lewis, alias Handsome. Here it is, the homeliest gentleman that ever car- ried a cane or drank anything stronger than cider. He has the reputation of being the biggest bluffer on the campus, the best drummer in South County, and also of being a clever soprano singer, having sung once for His Grace, the Grand Duke of Russia.” He passed the winters of his youth in Florida and for this reason he does not skate. Handsome is a would-be instrumentalist but doubtlessly he will never pass the would-be stage, as he has already destroyed three pianos on the campus and two in his home. If he graduates in 1926 we wish him luck; if later than that, he has our sympathy. P. S. — His gait is not caused by corns, the reason rests wholly in his stomach. 24

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John L. Jackowitz, P I K Kast Providence, R. I. “Jack Applied Science Class Football (1) (2); Captain (2); Captain Second Football Team (2) (3) ; Varsity Football (3); Corporal (2); Sergeant (3). “Jack” catne from the pretty little town of East Providence and his smiling face (that which can be partly seen hiding behind his enormous nose), and cute figure are often seen bumping along simultan- eously with the rest of his body. This bumping effect is caused by his tiny strides. Let it suffice to say that one of the battalion swords had to be short- ened for him so that it would not drag on the ground as he bumped. His first love was a tall stately French queen, but since then he has settled in Wakefield. Although handicapped by a tiny body and a Jeru- salem nose and a peculiar cackling laugh, “Scoop, the Cub Reporter,” ought to make a success of life. Lawrence Fuller Keith,© X Brockton, Mass. “Red” Agriculture President of Class, 1915 (1) (2) ; Varsity Football ( 1 ) ; Captain Class Football ( 1 ) ; Class Basketball (3); Class Baseball (1) (2); Soph. Hop Committee (2) ; Drum Major (3) ; Secretary of Rifle Club (3). “Red” or “Big Ockish” was graduated from high school in 1911 and entered Rhode sland State in the following fall. His red top-not and his ability to play football soon made him a popular character on the campus. During the early part of his second year he was elected Big Chief Battle-axe of the K. K. K. Club, and the H. R. ' s of 44 will have to admit that he has filled the office ( ? ) very efficiently. Red spends considerable time in the library where he amuses himself by obtaining the time of day from “Jim.” Henry Clinton Kelly, r A 2 Nayatt, R. “Rep” “Cy” Civil Engineering Class Baseball (2); Soph Hop Committee (2 ) ; 1915 Grist Board (3) ; Executive Committee Tennis Association (2) ; Corporal (3). If the saying that “Great minds have purposes; others, wishes” is true. “Rep” certainly has many pur- poses and wishes. He has gained his reputation by his calmness, congeniality and cheerfulness. “Rep” is the inventor of the railroad bug which he guaran- tees will find the lost P. T. ' s if fed on railroad curves. “Cy” is not inclined towards fussing, as he believes that the opposite sex are too much like grasshoppers. He claims that you can’t tell which way they’re going to hop. His ambition is to survey a trans-Atlantic railroad and, also to purify the Ozark Mountains by means of the trickling filter. Here’s looking at you, “Rep.” 23

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William E. Lewis, P 1 K East Providence, R. I. - “gjij” ••Shorty “Willie” Agriculture Beacon Board (1); Class Baseball (1) (2); Class Football (1) (2); Soph Hop Committee (2); Cor- poral (2) ; First Sergeant (3). Mighty of heart — mighty of mind? Magnani- “Willie” early won distinction at R. I. as being the smallest specimen that wears long trousers. He first registered as an engineer but because of the fact that he couldn’t find a soap box large enough to enable him to reach the drawing tables in the M. E. room he had to turn his endeavors along some line nearer Mother Earth. Hence — Aggie. Lewis has been known to borrow his neighbor ' s swing chair in which to whisper amorous sentiments into his chamber- maid friend’s ear. Incidentally, “Bill” comes from the metropolis, the down town end. Albert Edward McIntosh, r A S Providence, R. I. “Mack” “Stout” Civil Engineering Class Baseball (1) (2); Class Football (1) (2); Varsity Football (2) (3); Class Track (1) (2); Varsity Track Squad (2); Class Basketball (2). ’’Mack” hailed to us from Providence, and began his college career in a boisterous manner, but shortly learned his high school days of supremacy were over upon entering Rhode Island. He settled down, how- ever, and has taken active part in class and varsity athletics, with civil engineering on the side. The class extends its appreciation to “Stout” for his willingness in being the class goat” in the Sophomore year. Mack’s jocularity, goodwill and control of temper will either make him or break him when he’s out squinting through a transit in a year or two. Wesley C. Miller, ©x Providence, R. I. Pug” Electrical Engineering. Class Football (1) (2); Glee Club (1) (2); Class Baseball (2): Corporal (2); Sergeant (3): Asst. Manager Baseball (3). Pug” Miller expert in electricity and especially wireless, not to say anything of his ability as a mixer with the fair sex, is another graduate of Tech, llis election to the Assistant Managership of Baseball spells his popularity. A good student and a good fellow, the only thing that worries him being matrimony. 25