Cal State Polytechnic College - El Rodeo Yearbook (San Luis Obispo, CA)

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ELECTRIC§ JOHN J. HYER Dept. Head DAVID VV. COOK Theory harry k. wolf Electronics JOHN J. HYER, teaches elec- trical lab and gives lectures. Emi- nently practical, lives in electrical laboratory. Droll humor. Gets his students placed in the industry, which respects his judgment. DAVID W. COOK, electrical theory, math. Slide rules and hik- ing are his hobbies. His dog, Tilly, is a. campus mascot. Likeable. Cracks jokes in Latin or French. HARRY K. WOLF, teaches elec- tronics and math. A brain. Well liked. In charge of electronics divi- sion of electrical industries. Past champion sack-sewer of county. Judged Poly Royal contest. A1 Perry, typical electrical student, operates the electrical switch- board in the laboratory. Students of this department operate the power house as a practical laboratory.

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FIRST ROW (left to right): Jesse Joya, EarI Lemon, John Ehret, Robert Scatnara, Lou Barr, Burton Fan, Leroy Currier; SECOND ROW: Bill Coleal, Lloyd Schumacher, IF illis Leach, Allen Mills, Forrest Coican, Joseph Sut- ter, Cyril Flores, Joe! Gregawski, John Ater, Bruce Langford, Mr. Roy Metz; THIRD ROW: Mr. Martinson, Harry Weinstein, Stanley Hegler, Richard Osburn, Jack O’Connell, Don Lansing, Wayne Lynch, Roll and Sears, Jack Coyle, James Hieser, John Quirino; FOURTH ROW: Ed Fleming, Clark Burton, Junior Frast, Ernie Lar- key, Blick Wells, Fred CalduseH, Robert Lochemes, Carl Tayler, Dan Jones, Valdez Bates, Robert Roney; FIFTH ROW: Jack Manell, Ralph Weston, Paul Stone, Walter Trager, James Opie, Tom Leonard, Robert Roy, Richard Kelly; SIXTH ROW: Elvin Long, Robert Ross, August Mottrnans, Cris Wood, Fred Waterman, Donald Me- Elvain. THIS was the year the Aeronautical depart- ment of Cal Poly began to gather momen- tum. The ending of the war brought the be- ginning of a trickle of home coming students that soon turned into a stream. Old friends met again for the first time in years. But this department didn't wait for a big class to show- results; with a small number of students the department rebuilt a Hanger, three Contin- entals, and a Lycoming engine. The depart- ment produced a completely rebuilt Cub and modified a Porterfield aircraft. The members of the Aero Club will probably remember the traditional initiation ceremony at Oceano, the field trip to Santa Maria to witness the dedication of Hancock Field, and the annual spring barbecue. Able club leaders were President Tom Leonard, and Secretary Clark Burton. Memories of the Aero department do not be- gin and end with field trips and dances. The many well spent hours with Instructor Roy Metz overhauling, rebuilding, cleaning, polish- ing, learning by doing it right, bull sessions in the dorm, burning the midnight oil, assign- ments, exams, report cards, are the many pieces that build our department. The Aero department head is M. C. Martin- sen, who has been an instructor and counselor since 1930. Recently this department received as surplus material, one of the latest models of a Navy Wildcat fighter plane, along with four power- ful, modern Pratt Whitney and Wright en- gines.

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FIRST ROM' (left to right); Donald Mills, Donald Brunton, Joseph Sondeno, James Rudden, Don Gove, Bill Mead, H. F. Waldorf, Frank Y.almana, Salvatore Marrocco, George Harper, Robert Hunt; SECOND ROW: Mr. Cook, I'ernon Luee, William Scott, Laurence Irwin, George Williams, Leon McAdams, Quentin IFoods, Jim Hart, Paul Dills, Ralph Huebner, Hiuk Fryar, Mr. Hyer; THIRD ROIl’: Max Decker, . F. Meyer, Milt Brown, Manuel Davila, Stephen T reckon, AI Perry, John Elder, Robert Sagiser, Myron Glenn, Ken Lucas, C. E. IF ells; FOURTH ROW: Don Frank, John McManus, Bill Sweatt, George Sleeter, Orrin Gobby. TVTITH crackling kilowatts and buzzing ” amps, the electrical industries department has rolled into action. Because of the War’s demand of students, no classes were held from June, 1943 to Septem- ber, 1944, and the 1944-45 school year was not an outstanding success. Of the small group who started in September, all except three were serving the armed forces by the end of the year. In September, 1945, however, the enrollment of a large number of new students and the re- turn of some older students increased activity to such a point that things are again begin- ning to seem normal to Mr. Hyer, Mr. Cook, and Mr. Wolf, instructors in the department. The boys have been very busy getting the shop set up for normal operation, as well as developing many unusual and surprising ex- hibits for Poly Royal. This included running new circuits to various units on the campus, to facilitate spot broadcasts for Poly Royal, and other special broadcasts during the year. The annual field trip, which in former years was one of the outstanding events of the year, was re-established this spring. From April 2 to April 5, this interesting and educational trip included visits to power stations, repair shops, telephone exchanges, radio stations, and other organizations using electrical equipment. The men see practical applications of theories they study in school, and, in many cases, discover the fields they wish to enter after graduation. Representing the electrical industries, the Poly Phase club has resumed activity under the leadership of President Milton Brown, and promises to re-establish itself as an active par- ticipant in campus affairs.