California Institute of Technology Cal Tech - Big T Yearbook (Pasadena, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 208 of the 1959 volume:

BICT l 1950 - ti JERRY HANSEN Edifor STEVE SCHWARTZ Seniors Edifor CRAIG BROSI ERIC ADELBERGER Activities Editor A Art Editor BILL BENISEK and MARTY KAPLAN Business Managers DAVE HIMROD Assistant Editor Contents Faculty 3 Seniors 20 Houses 58 Activities 96 Sports 136 Adoeitising 158 6 In Memoriam Daniel Guinier Robert T. Knapp Yuen Ch-U Leung FACULTY 29 W fk' lb P BEIIIS EARN EST C. WATSON my Deon of Siudenfs H- FREDERIC if if BOHNENBLUST T Deon of , Qi .gi A Grc1oIuo1're Siudles l ,1f PAUL C. EATON Decin of FcicuITy L. WINCHESTER JONES Deon of Admissions FRANCIS MAXSTADT Registrar Deon of Freshmen si T i thfiasff ,, ii 1 T J 'Q s gig W ig gif E? my 5 I Q , , , er, iff FOSTER STRONG 1 A A I2 ? l I 1 3 Left to Right: Max Delbruck, Ernest Anderson, Norman Horowitz, Robert Laties, Roger Sperry, Harry Rubin, A. H. Sturclivant, George Beadle, Sterling Emerson, Henry Hellmers, Robert Sinsheimer, Edward Lewis, Geoffrey Keighley. Left to Right: Linus Pauling, Dan Campbell, J. Vinograd, Edward Hughes, Ernest Swift, J. H. Sturdivant, Richard Badger John Roberts, Carl Niemann, Oliver Wulf, V. H. Schomaker, R. B. Corey, W. A. Schroder, Howard Dintfis. Lett to Right, First Row: Robert Sharp, Frank Press, Samuel Epstein, Beno Gutenberg, Heinz Lowenstam, Gerald Wasser- burg. Second Row: Richard Jahns, Victor Benioff, James Noble, Charles Dix, Harrison Brown, Charles Richter, lan Campbell, Albert'Engel, Clarence Allen, Charles McKinney, Leon Silver, Claire Patterson. Left to Right, First Row: Robert Finn, Frank Spitzer, Mrs. Olga Todd, Arthur Erdelyi, Calvin H. Wilcox, Morgan Ward. Second Row: Richard Dean, John Todd, Frederic Bohnenblust, Brock Fuller, Tom Apostol, John Gary, Robert Dilworth. Left to Right: Peter Miller, Hallett Smith, Beach Langston, Paul Bowerman, Rodman Paul, John Weir, Winchester Jones, Edward Hutchins, William Huse, ' Humanitie Left to Right: Alan Sweezy, David Elliot, George Mayhew, L. H. Jenks, Melvin Brockie, Horace Gilbert Robert Wayne, Heinz Ellersieck, Paul Eaton. Left to Right: Robert Macmillan, David Middlebrook, Lester Fields, Robert Nathan, Joel Franklin, Hardy Martel, Gilbert McCann, Charles Wilts, Charles Papas, Peter Mason. Mechanical Engineering Left to Right: Norman Brooks, Jack McKee, Ronald McLaughlin, Romeo Mariel, Calab McCormick, Frederick Converse, George Housner, Alfred Ingersoll. Bn gin erin Civil Electical Lefr 'ro Right: Donald Hudson, Donald Clark, Harold Wayland, Charles DePrima, Pol Duwez, Harald Lurie, Theodore Wu, Thomas Caughey, Rolf Sabersky, Francis Buffington, Julius Miklowitz, Howell, Tyson, Dovid Wood, Frank Marble, Albert Ellis, Lester Lees, Allen Acosfa, George Housner, Thad Vreeland. First row, left to right: William Fowler, Charles Lauritsen, Robert Bacher, H. P. Robertson, Jesse DuMond Second row, left to right: Thomas Lauritsen, Ricardo Gomez, Robert Walker, William Smythe, Foster Strong Ward Whaling. Third row, left to right: Charles Barnes, Vincent Peterson, Matthew Sands, Eugene Cowan Robert Leighton, Carl Anderson, R. F. Christy, John Teem. Phg ics CLASSES 13 W Left to Right: Eldridge Moores - Secretary, Lewis Linson - Treasurer, Keith Brown - Vice President, Fred Newman - Athletic Manager, Ron Forbess - President. eniurs ,. J, Four years ago, when the class of-1959 entered Caltech, the cam- pus was in the midst of an anti-science cycle. What this means, for example, is that around the dinner table, at frosh camp, and in the student houses, any mention of classwork or of the latest advances in physics or biology was greeted with sounds of hissing from all corners of the room. One of the symptons of this attitude was the fact that in i955 three of the outstanding men in the graduating class, outstanding in both activities and scholarship, chose their careers in the fields of medicine, history, and law. Therer was a great deal of effort on the part of the faculty and deans to do away with this attitude at the i955 freshman camp. Even taking this into account, however, the faculty may have been surprised at the small but significant number of freshmen who took in all that the cynical upperclassmenu had to say and then responded with statements about the intellectual and aesthetic values of scientific work. The class of 59 continued to have this positive influence on the school throughout its entire four years, Its members were largely re- sponsible for the creation of the ASCIT educational policies committee and for that committee's many thoughtful recommendations to the faculty on matters of curriculum. It must also be credited with the in- creased relevancy of ASCIT to student affairs and with a resurgence of interest in the arts at Caltech. Extracurricular activities of this kind are among the most val-uable ones a group of students can engage in while they are in an institution devoted to learning. Perhaps The mosT imporTanT acTiviTy for sTudenTs, in facT, is To peneTraTe deeply inTo Their sfudies, boTh humaniTarian and scienTific, so ThaT They may ad- vance as Thinking, evaluaTing men and as creaTive scienTisTs. For The firsT Three years of iTs sTay aT Cal- Tech The class of 59 has had more men recognized for academic honor Than any oTher class, and This will probably conTinue To be True in Their senior year as well. There will be a higher percenTage of enTer- ing freshmen graduafing wiTh This year's class Than wiTh any class in The pasT and seemingly in The immediafe fuTure. This inTellecTual eminence mighT lead you To suspecT ThaT The class would suffer from a lack of wild flaming characfers. And ThaT probably would be a fair generalizafion. BUT who can forgeT Wild- eyed Lango, leader of The Open Forum, or Noisy Norm Velinfy wiTh his big, lovable friend, Dick Middleman? The class will never forgef The sTudenTs who have passed on To oTher insTiTuTions, among whom we musT menfion simple, gullible Eric Rix and Mike TalcoTT, The original Eager Beaver who lefT To wriTe The GreaT American Novel wiTh his broken pencil, And whaT oTher class we ask, could boasf The like of Dan Killoran, boy poTaTog Larry The Emu Elmore, modesT, unassuming Hal Yura, FaT'Ty Arbuckle, Madman Clarke Bell. Ah, There are names To leave To posTeriTy. A large parf of class spiriT in any college Tends- To be cenfered around achievemenTs of iTs ouTsTand- ing aThleTes. ln This respecT The class of i959 had only moderaTe success. There have been no really o-uTsTanding aThleTes in sporTs and only a few very good ones. Fred, Newman was probably The besT single aThleTe, he made all-conference Teams in The sporTs of fooTball, baskeTball, and baseball. Along wiTh Newman, Russ Pifzer and John Conover were sTand-. ouTs of The fooTball Team. ln soccer, BrenT BanTa, Larry Tenn, and Luis Baiz DuarTe were ouTsTanding. BrenT and Larry made The all-conference Team and Luis received honorable menTion. The class showed greaT sTrengTh in swimming, where Don Owings, Bob Blandford, and KeiTh Brown combined 'To seT several school and conference records and To lead The swimming Team To a con- ference championship This year. This year Don Owings seT a SouThern Pacific AAU record in The 220 breasTsTroke. Tony Leonard was ouTsTanding in Track and holds The school 880 record while Frank Cormia has been far and away The besT man on The Tennis squad for The pasT four years. A classmafe who cannoT go unmenTioned was M. James Wilkinson, Vice PresidenT, refired, who was a friend of us all. Jim quiT school To seek a purposeful life, only six monThs before his pending graduaTion, lesT he become iusT anoTher cog in our ever-rolling wheel of life. These years ThaT The class of i959 has spenT aT Calfech have been relaTively quief. There have been dances, and games, and peTTy squabloling, and reforms, and pranks and wild nighTs-buf no really passionafe crusades aT all. STill, There is ci, TradiTion of independence and change in This class- a sTirring of dissaTisfacTion. While The class has been aT Tech, The space age has begun, The world's populaTion has burgeoned, ICBM's have become a commonplace. Counfry afTer counTry has achieved independence, some have losT Their freedom as well. The world's problems are piling up. They may be solved by humaniTarian, dedicaTed, scienfifically Trained men such as The class of 1959 has a good chance To be. Chemical Engineering GERALD JACK ARENSON Ricketts, Honor Key, TBP, Gerry has had a lot of big moments since he came to noble C.I.T. but the biggest was when Judy said I do . His other big moments occurred when he was elected ASCIT Treasurer, Junior Class Presi- dent, Soph Class Treasurer, Beaver Club and the Drize office of all, Chemical Engineering Club Secretary. He did all of this and still had time to keep an enviable G.P.A. and win three J,V. soccer letters. After graduation Gerry will attend grad school here in Chem. Eng. ARNOLD I. GOLDFORD Fleming Taking on the social chairmanship in Fleming is a iob involving many perils, However, dauntless Arnold took it on, and soon discovered most of those perils, but, risking lite and limb, he carried on valicintly to ci magniticant conclusion on election night. He gave more concentrated ettorts to the Drama club, in which he was Treasurer-manager, Secretary, and President without once striking his nose into a play, He also was active in the ACS, being Junior representative and vice-president, and was a member of the SAE despite his austere '56 Chevy. He has restricted his athletic endeavors to bowling and ping-pong, and those people who have been unfortunate enough to come up a- against him in these will vouch for his perserver- ance and trained tactics. He plans to work for a few years, and then return to graduate study. ROBERT HANGEBRAUCK Throop- This Glendale product, a natural Throop-ite, graced its basketball team and many of its social events. Much of his time was spent in connection with the American Chem Society chapter, while off hours were spent with photography, hi-fi, and fishing . . . a real lite! Bob plans to work for industry or government it possible. Chemical Engineering CHARLES RICHARD JOHNSON Dabney, Honor Key Dick has been an active member of the student body. Academic Honor Standing, Band, Glee Club, YMCA, Beavers, TBP, ASCIT Veep, Dabney Veep, Jr. Class Veep, Ex. Comm., Co-HV. Dick plans to go to grad school at Tech and then study liberal arts in Europe. Dick was very well de- serving of all his honors. DON OWINGS Dabney, T3 Don hails from Rolling Hills California near Marine- land, lt seems that the water so nearby had a disturbing effect on poor Don for he turned into one of the best swimmers that CIT has ever seen. His specialty, 'the breast stroke, served him well on other less aquatic occasions. Don was also very active on the dry land portion ot the Caltech campus serving as ASCIT Rally Commissioner and as a member of the YMCA. He plans to continue on to grad school unless some catastrophe occurs. We are sure that the competitive spirit which made him a champion swimmer will make him o cham- pion at the game of lite. JERRY HANSEN Blucker Most people clon't dislike Jerry as much as they dislike other people, That's probably because he's active, unassuming, athletic, friendly, and-wonder of wonders-a senior waiter who's actually com- petent Iheor that, Adams?l. His accomplishments include the athletic-managership of Blacker and the Grand Mogulship of this-here-now late book. Next year he's off for a sewer's-eye view of the world with the Public Health Service. ALLAN R. PORUSH Throop Al was a cheerful, always present, always helpful guy who came to Tech by way of Alhambra. He served as Throop Secretary and spent much time as ASCE Secretary, and then president. Sports were handled by interhause and Al was on most of Throcp's teams. Al always was a big worker at interhouse time and his face was seen at many social events. Future plans include a M,S. from Tech and then work. Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering RICHARD A. BAUGH Ricketts, TBP Droll Dick, a Port Townsend lad who made good, squandered his Senior year being Ricketts House and Tau Beta Pi secretary simultaneously at the same time. Nevertheless he will probably be best remembered for his wry handling of the Ricketts Head-waitership: 'lt is my honor to announce the beginning of Lent . . His future plans in- clude a travelling iunk shop in his Volkswagen and grad school. CHAI BONG BYUN Off Campus This L, A. man, due to other concerns, didn't belong to any house, however, he did manage to ioirt the Newman Club and make many friends. His future plans are to get an M,S, at Stanford. ROBERT E. CHANDO5 Off Campus Bob, although not a house member, was still quite active at Tech. He belonged to SAE, IRE, and the Radio Club, His hobbies coincided with these activ- ites since they include music, sound and amateur radio. Plans are for an M.S. at Tech and maybe more later. Work must combine music and E.E. BigTP29'l5s'l7.38on10 ' PHILLIP CLAR Off Campus Phil, who married after his frash year naturally had off-campus interests, These now include a baby, Tamara, On campus he belonged to IRE. Hobbies include astronomy, radio, and desert ex- ploration. The future says grad school in micro- waves. JIM CRIBBS Ricketts Jirn's ever ebullient disposition has earned him several distinctions in campus life. From his lofty position as ASCIT Head Yell leader, he has pur- sued his natural interests in surfing, skiing, volley- ball, and heckling with a vengeance seldom here- tofore seen, Although never one to let loyalty to his option stand in his way, Jim will actually go ta work as an M.E. His enthusiasm for house affairs will be sorely missed around MilIikan's Pot in the years to come, and some doubt that even time will suffice to eradicate certain indellible impres- sions he has made on house tradition. RONALD Fonsess Ricketts, Ta, TBP The Nyssa Flash came here to become a snake and he almost made it but people started asking him to do things like turning out for track and run- ning for class offices. With his usual flair for doing things the right way he won three letters in track, served on the B.O.C. and was elected Senior Class President. ln his spare time Ron is designing the most complicated radio-controlled boat in the world. After at least one year in E.E. grad school he plans to work for some lucky elec- tranics company. Pretty good for a fellow from a town with only one street light. Elecuti cal MICHAEL DeWITT GODFREY Ricketts, Honor Key 3 Mike has been one of the busier lads in the class. He started out by being Co-Social Chairman of Ricketts. After getting married he served as ASCIT Secretary, and President, Ski Club President and Chairman of the Inter-College Council. All of this was accomplished while working helf time and helping pin diapers on little Godfrey. Mike plans to do graduate work at the London School of Econ- omics. DALE GREEN Throop Dale was one of the boys to come to Tech on the 3-2 plan and finish with Honor standing. He trans- ferred here ofter winning everything at PCC. A real live guy, Dale was o constant companion to Throop loungers. His activities included tennis, golf, ham radio, railroading and photography. He be- longed to the Student Shop, Band, Christian Fellow- ship and was an officer in IRE. Future plans in- clude seeing the world, grad school, and work lin order of enjoyment givenl. Engineering WAYNE GROESBECK Throop, Tau Bsta' Pi Wayne was one of Throops stalwarts when it came to interhouse football and basketball. A wife and two children kept him from becoming more in- volved in campus life than he was. However, he still managed Honor standing and election to TBPI, Wayne plays and coaches off-campus basket- ball and works part time. Future plans are to work in Southern Calif, H. KENNETH HOPKINS Fleming ln his early days at Tech, Ken rode a motorcycle, wore a black leather jacket and sunglasses, and combed his hair toward the rear, and everybody thought he was a hood. As a matter of fact, they were right. Despite this, Ken has proven himself a very useful member of his house through extensive participation in interhouse athletics of all sorts. In his spare time, he has been a member of the IRE and has built cr sports car in his back yard, which he claims will be outdated by the time he finishes it, Next year he will take business ad- ministration at Cal, try to avoid the draft, and, if all fails, buy a boat and sail around the world. TY JACOBSON Blacke-r Probably one of the most familiar sights in Blocker house is o fellow with a hooded sweat shirt adorned with meter and earphones who has been known to slip out of walls and ceilings without notice. lf this happens to you there is no reason to get excited for Ty has iust installed hi-fi into BME. As well as commanding the attic Ty is a working member of the Institutors, student shop, radio club, physics club, drama club, and played JV soccer for three years. This practicing electrical engineer has an eye on grad school. DENNIS KULI Dabney, T3 Dennis come to Tech from the home of the Antelope Valley Fair and Alfalfa Festival, and we have found that the country boy can make good in the Big City. Kuli has won almost every honor that his fellow students can bestow. It all started when he came to CIT on scholarship and ioined the Physics option. He later became fascinated by the marvels of EE, and his fellows, realizing his in- telligence, elected him President of Dabney and the IHC, Denny did an excellent iob though bur- dened by duties as a three year letterman on the baseball team, a member of the Beavers. and a few remaining tasks as Big T business manager. Kuli may go to grad school, but it is likely that some electronics company will lure him away from the academic. If any woman succeeds in capturing him, we are sure that both his wife and his child- ren will be very proud of him, as we are. J. MICHAEL JENKINS Dabney Mike has been involved with a redheaded demon for the past three years so we haven't seen too much of him around Dabney, He proved a valuable asset to the house when he took the time to help us, He was o cheerleader during his iunior year, participated in Interhouse sports and was named Comptroller of Dabney during his Senior year. Mike plans to marry Harriett Hughes, a very in- teresting girl, this summer and then keep right on working for Pacific Telephone until he makes his million. lt shouldn't take long. JOE JURCA Dabney Mighty Joe Jurca has led a very active life at Caltech, He was a Dabney athletic manager anal an Upper Class Committeeman. Besides being athletic- ally endowed an scholastically able, Joe was also socially active. At most of the Party-Parties Joe was the spirit of the party whether he had come with or without a date. Joe plans to attend Grad School at Stanford before venturing into the ln- dustrial field, where his drive, enthusiasm and talent should make him very successful. Electrical ROBERT M. LEBOVITZ Dabney House Bob has entertained the men of Dabney with his musical talent for quite a while. Man, this cat really! beats that crazy Congo, is a comment fre- quently heard when Bob decides to play, He won a scholarship for his technical ability but he might yet turn from science and become the King of the Congo. Engineering DAVID G. LUENBERGER .Dabney, TBPi One of the brightest men in the EE option, Dave was constantly beseiged by the men of Dabney for aid in various EE courses. A lot of other people were always in his room basking in the warmth of his smile and personality. Not a snake Dave added his talents to the water polo teams as well as the Dabney lnterhouse teams. He plans to go on to grad school until he gets a Ph.D, then teach at the college level. We hope that he is not sucked into industnf for the teaching profession needs men of his supelrior caliber. LANNY L. LEWYN Dabney, T2 Lanny was always one of the most socially active members of the senor class, Lanny led the way for a large number of the seniors in the house as he married a very charming girl last Christmas. He has not been less active around the campus though. He is still one of the top EE's at tech, and he is a real addition to the track team. Lanny plans to go to graduate school here and then settle down with his bride and raise a large happy family. We wish them the best of luck in this American game, RAY E. MAGDELANO Dabney, T2 Ray came to Caltech in a hopped-up, cut-down, fast little car. He has recently turned from his love of cars to love of Rita. The quiet is almost to much forthe Pasadena men in blue. Ray has clone very well academically, though basketball took a great deal of time from -his studies, He served on the Upper Class Committee in Dabney last year and did a very fine iob with the men of his alley. He plans to take this knack of leading people and use it in industry after a year of grad school has passed its married way. We predict alrich rewarding lite for this fine Californian. Electrical Engineering ROBERT M. PAILTHORP Fleming, T3 Bob has combined his intense interests in high fidelity and sport cars in a unique manner: if you desire to hear a road race, complete with up and down shifting, scheeching tires, and roaring motors, in high fidelity, iust contact him. He also maine tains a complete library of unearthly sound effects of all sorts. As a senior, he has built a magnificent empire consisting of Chairman of the SAE, Foreman of the Student shop, and Big Arm of the varsity water polo team, he also lettered in swimming, is c member of the IRE, and received an Honor cer- tificate. Next year he will attend grad school, either here or at MlT, and people desiring vacation transportation back to Oregon will probably have to take the train, which, we are given to believe, will he mnsiderablv safer. DENNIS LORIN PAULL Dabney, T2 This fine Californian has proven that no man is predictable. For many of us thought that Dennis would quietly go about amassing a fortune with his Pepsi machine, however he has become one of the most active men in Dabney, He served as Historian and as ASCIT photo chairman. During his Junior year he became interested in track and promptly won o letter for his ability in the distance races. As of late he has become one of the most steady customers that the Social Chairman has for he goes to almost every party, We hope that Dennis decides to stay in the area when he goes to work this next year, for we would like to see him around Dabney. I JOHN PETERSEN Throop, Tau Bela Pi Jack was one of Throop's athletic landmarks as far as talent. He served as Throop athletic manager for one year and also served as Tech's Frosh Base- ball Coach, He combined these with honor stand- ing and TBPi. He is a great collector of records when not studying. The future holds two years as an officer in the Navy and then grad study and work. JOHN J. SCHUSTER Off Campus Johns life at Tech was centered on his studies. Their importance to him paid off in his graduating with honors. John belongs to IRE and will do EE grad work at Tech, TERRY O. TEIGEN Dabney Terry came to us four years ago from the wilds of South Dakota by way of what he calls beautiful, bountiful Orange County. Orange County is not the most beautiful place on Earth, but if Terry is any example the place is definitely bountiful. Dur- ing his stay at Caltech the Old Contrast Provider has proven himself a real asset to the house. He has participated in almost all of the lnterhouse contests, and in addition has served the house as a UCC and as Athletic Manager. Terry is letting Stanford and CIT fight over his mighty frame. They both want this highly intelligent guy in their grad- uate schools. He plans to escape from the academ- ic after a year and become a typical member of the working class by going deeply into debt for an Austin Healy. WILLIAM LOUIS WAGGONER Off Campus Bill, when not studying, has devoted most of his last three years to his wife and son. This left very little time, but he still managed to belong to IRE. His frash year was in 51-52 and it was followed by a tour of duty in the U. S. Navy until 1956. JOHN IVER STENE Throop, T2 John is another 3-2 man who served his initial time at Oxy where he made Phi Beta Kappa. At Tech, he was Throop social chairman while mar- ried ancl served as the Republican stronghold in the large lounge. Basketball was John's strong Doint for he made all-conference and served as team captain. He also graduated with honor. Future plans are unknown. WILLIAM Y. WONG Off Campus BiIl's activities have been mostly away from Tech. When studies are over, he spends his time reading, dancing and playing basketball and ping-pong. He is an officer of the Chinese Inter-Club. Bill plans to work in industry. JOHN M. STEVENS Fleming John, who hails from San Diego and is a Navy veteran, was married his freshman year and since then has devoted most of his time to his wife and their son. He has found time to participate in inter- house athletics, though, especially track and volley- ball, ond is a member of the IRE. As a freshman, when still on campus, he was o member of the Pigalle showering squad, off campus, he had won honors in judo, which did not harm his ability to dispose members of other houses. His future plans include continuation of his computer work and a degree in Business Administration. PAT C. YOUNG Off Campus This local man's interests kept him from becoming active in campus organizations. His time here was spent on academic activities, only. Hobbies are musical in nature. Future plans are undecided. GUS AKSELROD Blocker Gus' basic difficulty is that everybody likes him, and considering what he has to work with, he's overcome this handicap very well. Gus has par- ticipated in all the yummy activities that make a House a home, including a highly successful stint as president. He has a history of making the scene wherever there's a scene to be made, and nobody can wrap Mrs. Hale around his finger like Gus can. Now he's going to Stanford for more of the same. EDWARD R. BATE, JR. Ricketts Ted has made on outstanding contribution to the art of Interhouse Dance decorating. He also did the amazing feat of redecorating a student house room to make it look like something out of Play- boy, Ted has been manager of the swimming and water polo teams for three years ihe claims he doesn't like P,E.l His hobby other than art and architecture, is growling at people who refer to his hometown as Frisco. Ted is coming back for a Master's in M.E. and then who knows? FRANK W. CHILDS Ill Ricketts Frank the extrovert came here from Omaha to have a good time and succeeded admirably well. He devoted a lot of time to interhouse and varsity track and football and interhouse diving. Frank spent three glorious quarters as Co-social Chair- man of Ricketts House without flunking out, getting an ulcer or spilling a drop of punch. After gradu- ation Frank will make all of his dreams come true by getting a iob in Southern California, buying a sports car and getting married. CHARLES K. DANIELS Dabney Chuck came to Caltech from the watery wastes of the U, S, Navy. His stories of the Sea, while dif- ferent from those one thinks of, are quite interest- ing and amusing. Being a Navy man, he was married before many of us were dating regularly. He has a great many hobbies including autos, wife, hi-fi, wife, electronics and like many of our modern western heroesfpistol shooting and phil- osophy. Chuck hopes to attend Harvard Business School and later go into engineering administration. Mechanical ANTHONY J. IORILLO Dabney, Honor Key Tony was a J. T. Thorpe scholar and will soon be a Hughes Fellow. in addition to having a fine technical mind Tony had a great love for show business. He was chosen ASCIT Social Chairman and gave Tech the best social schedule its ever had. Tony is also an astute student of mankind and has found that through a game called poker one can turn knowledge into profit. He plans to turn some of his hard won knowledge to profit at Hughes upon graduation. We feel that Mr. Iorillo will someday add the Golden Beaver to his present Beaver and Nor-ni pins. GERHARD JOACHIM KLOSE Ricketts Gerhard was smuggled out of E. Germany to sing in the Glee Club and was a steady performer ex- cept for the period when his voice was changing, His athletic endeavor has been confined to a relentless 3 year struggle to make the 4th string varsity swim team. An M, E. to the core, he spends his spare time reading sports car magazines, the S.A.E. and A,S.M.E. Journals. Gerhard will go on to get his Ph,D, here before going out into the cold cruel world. ANTHONY LEONARD Ricketts, T4, Hunar Key Not content with being about the nicest guy you'll ever meet, Tony took off a little spare time to manage ASCIT athletic affairs, coach the cross- cauntry teams, play three years of football, and run four seasons of track. In the process, he earned the Goldsworthy Track award and an Honor Key, as well os the undying gratitude of a multitude of classmates whom he carried through the Engineering Option. Nuclear Engineering at Stanford is the next big step for this loyal Beaver, but its a fair bet that he'd rather be down at Doheney, riding the waves with the 'boys'. RICHARD F. LONG Ricketts The Man with the Golden Ear has spent four busy years trying to assemble the loudest hi-fi set in the world, Dick has also participated in inter- house diving, volleyball and bowling and his biggest ambition is to have his own pipe organ, Dick is looking forward to grad school and stereo. Engineering KENNETH A. MU RAOKA Fleming Ken is the fastest swimmer in the school for 12W yards, but then his passion for cigars catches up on him and he is about fifth fastest for the shortest legal distance. However, this is good enough to give him many points in interhouse swimming meets. He also plays very good ping-pong and volleyball and scores high in bowling, and general- ly makes any opponent look hopelessly uncoordin- ated in almost anything, He has belonged to both the SAE and the ASME at Caltech. If he doesn't get a job for the coming summer, he will ride a surf board back to his home in Hawaii, FRANK A. NOWAK Ricketts Frank the frustrated astronomer saw the light when someone told him there is no money in astronomy so he switcher to M.E, His honest face helped to get him elected Junior Class Treasurer and he lists his hobbies as star gazing and philately. After con- sulting his horoscope, he has decided it would be a wise venture to start filling his pockets with money immediately after graduation. KIRK A. POLSON Fleming, Honor Key Fleming has had a unique succession of people in recent years: starting with Herb Rauch, affection- ately known as boy , through Phil Thacher who was boy squared to Kirk, who rapidly became known as boy cubed for his singular features, Despite this handicap, though, Kirk has accom- olished great things in his years at Techp it must be that people take pity on him. For instance, he managed to acquire the presidency of Fleming House and a wife as well, despite the concentrated efforts of the Women Are Evil Club. He has also held various other house offices, been a member of the SAE, Sailing Club, YMCA, Beavers, Educational Policies committee, Student-Faculty Relations Com- mittee, and Gnomes, worked on the California Tech and been business manager of Farrago, managed track and baseball, and became well known for wrapping his MG around a tree in front of a little old Pasadena lady, Next year he will work, he may eventually go back to grad school in business. DAVID C. SPENCER Fleming, Honor Key, T2 Never should the name of Dave Spencer be whis- pered without being reverently linked with the term empire, Freshmen think he invented the word, seniors know that he made it famous. The First Spencerian Empire, like all of its kind, started unobtrusively: a post on the California Tech, and an undermanogership in Basketball. But as the leaf produced the bud, and then the full flower, so grew this mighty empire: through membership on the Educational Policies Committee, Rally Com- mission, and Student-Faculty relations committee, strong footholds in the SAE and Sailing Club, and an honor certificate in his iunior year: on up to ASCIT BUSINESS MANAGER, from which lofty pos- ition Dave bestowed favours and pleasant smiles on all his adoring minions, Meanwhile he man- aged to keep on managing, and was treasurer of the Beavers too. Next year, while his empire crum- bles into dust, Dave will be in Business school, we are all sure he belongs there, LAWRENCE F. TENN Fleming, T4 Larry hails from the land of fine rum: the island of Jamaica, Behind his perpetual grin is a very versatile personality. He served on the frosh tennis team, played ably on the varsity soccer team for four years, and participated in a wide variety of interhouse sports. He was treasurer and then Presi- dent of the campus Newman Club, and spent a turbulent year as Fleming House headwaiter. Next year we imagine he'll go back to the little girl he left in Kingston - town. DONALD M. WIBERG Fleming, T4 Don is probably the only person in school who can tread water with his swim suit showing, and has used this talent along with his rapid reflexes to be an all-conference water polo goalie. He has also lettered in varsity swimming and has demon- strated his athletic prowess ably in a variety of interhouse sports, He lists women under both activities and interests, but fails to elaborate on the subiect, possibly on the theory that actions speak louder than words. His plans for the future still hinge upon the whims of certain organizations. STEVEN M. AHRENS Throop, T3 Steve was a big public relations agent for Tech during his stay, He lettered in football and in track and served as Group Commander of the AFROTC unit. These positions always have the public eye on them and Steve filled them well. His future plans are to serve in the Air Force as a pilot as long as possible. Aeronautical BRUCE ALLES INA Fleming We all think that Bruce must be a Martian, because he has c collection of extraterrestrial literature un- matched anywhere in the Student Houses. He has also shown much interest in sports cars and hi-fi, and his artistic abilities have frequently been in demand for posters, interhouse decorations, and other selected forms of display and propaganda. He has been treasurer of the Student Shop, a mem- ber of the SAE, and has served on the Fleming house upperclass committee with o singularly in- telligent degree of abandon. He hopes to work next year in a Iob paying him enough to keep him in steak and scotch. Engineering WALTER A. JOHNSON Blocker, TBP Having been social chairman and vice president of Blacker, Walter capped an active house life by proving himself second only to Hop Gier as a necktie tier, With an athletic participation record of lnterhouse softball, swimming, track, and foot- ball,sas well as intercollegiate baseball, Walter can proudly walk through life with his chin in the air and his Frosh numerals on his chest. Academic- ally he is quite a ioiner: Tau Beta Pi, SAE, ASME, somehow he has acquired tuition scholarships from anonymous sources and picked an honor certificate consolation prize along the line. Walt claims to be interested in a becoming female at Duke Un- iversity. Unfortunately this conflicts with his plans for graduate school at Caltech. Clearly schizo- phrenic. JAMES S. PETTY Fleming Jim Petty likes airplanes. He makes model airplanes, he has made a model of nearly every airplane, living or dead, since the biplane, He is practicing for building real airplances, being an aeronautical engineer, by occasionally building paper airplanes on scientific principles, He flies airplanes, since he is in the AFROTC, but he doesn't look like the heroic airplane pilot type-he looks like a Charles Atlas Ad with a what-me-worry smile, He plans to do grad work in aeronautical engineering, and eventually go to work building rockets and air- planes. Phg ical Metallurgy KENNETH HOYT ADAMS Blocker Ken has been active in many activities during his four years at Tech. In addition to membership in ASME, he has blessed the band with two years of clarinet playing, Ken has been especially active in the affairs of Blocker House, being both a UCC and treasurer of the House. Nat only is Ken in- clined academically, musically, and politically, but also athletically, p l a y i n g Interhouse basketball, volleyball, and football. His future plans include further study of ME at Caltech. l DOUGLAS CHRISTMAN Dabney Doug attended Cogswell before coming to Caltech and consequently was one ofthe more mature men in the house, Because of his obvious maturity and warm, friendly, hardworking nature, Doug was elected Dabney Librarian his freshman year and Athletic Manager his sophomore year. He has been a member of most of the Dabney athletic teams during his four year stay at Tech, At the end of his sophomore year he married a very beautiful and charming girl whose presence has graced these halls many times to the enioyment of all, Doug plans to take this fair beauty to San Francisco with him after graduation. He will work and take care of Diane. A trnnomy BARRY CLARK Fleming Coming to Tech from Canyon, Texas, Barry started right in astounding people with his mental agility, and has kept on doing it ever since. Unfortunately for the Physics Option, he looked at the stars too long while in high school, became crazed, and decided to be an astronomer. His cherubic face has been seen in all the best and happiest places, and in the most vigorous Fleming4Dabney woter fights as well. Smilingly he did the hardest and heaviest interhouse work each year, He also held the post of Fleming House Historian. He is coming back to Tech ic work for a Ph.D., and will likely be as im- posing a figure in the grad school as he has been in the undergraduate. RICHARD D. DIETZ Fleming, T3 Once upon a time Dick Dietz went to Caltech. He led, for most of his four years, an admirable ex- istance, he won three letters in soccer, was a strong supporter of Fleming House athletic teams, became an incredibly high dignitary assigned to watch the morals of Fleming and protect it from women, and was a lovable UCC, One day in the fall of his senior year, he decided that, since he was one of the top astronomers in his class, and astronomers are supposed to be terrifying, he would start to terrify people. He promptly grew a long black beard and a head of shaggy curls, took to wearing a black leather iacket, and bought a motorcycle. Unfortunately, a little old Pasadena lady mistook him for a lost dog one day, so he went home, shaved, got a haircut, and once again became the Dietz of song and story, He plans to live happily ever after learning ostrogeophysics at the U of Colorado. Biology LLOYD KAMINS Dabney Lloyd was one of the favored men in Dabney in that he gained ci reputation of avoiding PE more ingeniously than anyone else on campus. Some- how he managed to accumulate enough excuses to get three people through the rigors of CIT PE, Lloyd used his free time either playing Jazz-on his record player, or his sax, or the piano-or in writing about Jazz for the school paper. He even had his own highly competent band, which per- formed at many of the Caltech social events. He plans to go to graduate school in Psychology and then take care of Jazz musicians. WILLIAM 0. M:CI.URE Dabney, T1, Honor Key Bill can be found in room l Dabney lit he is not out on a datej and is sure Io greet the casual visitor with a warm and friendly smile lif the do not disturb sign is not upl. Bill's room has been the center of extra curricular social activity through- out his career at CIT. Bill's interests include the BOD, the Student Shop, and the Glee Club, How' ever Bill spends most of his free time skin-diving. He has some interesting theories on the subiect of Iife's work, These include such things as becoming a Soldier-of-Fortune or taking a three year world cruise. Bill may go to grad school before going round the world in his own boat. Chemi my MICHAEL BOGOST Dabney Mike came to Caltech from the lush verdentcy of Hawaii. He originally planned to become an en- gineer but at the last minute changed his mind and became a chemist. He has had a great deal of automotive engineering evperience while at Tech and has won a great deal of respect in the towns of Quartzite, Bakersfield, and Pasadena for his honest sincerity and friendly nature, Mike presently plans to attend grad school at Columbia and learn more of the mysterious ways of life practiced by Mainlanders. Good luck and Aloha, Mike. KEITH S. BROWN, JR. Fleming, TBP, Honor Key 131, T6 Keith is one of those fellows who seems to do well in everything he tries lor at least pursues beyond the embryonic stage, he carefully weeds the had ones outi, and he has tried a very large number of activities while at Tech. Membership in Tau Beta Pi and a position in the Honor Standings reflect his academic success, and he has helped Tech in intercollegiate athletics by winning six varsity letters and captaining the water polo team. Glee club manager, dramatics star, senior class vice-president, dance class chairman, IHC secretary, YMCA-his activities are varied and seem nearly innumerable, Not connected with school, but very important to Keith despite common olerision, has been his church work, This interest in people will likely be of help to Keith in his chosen profession -a career in college teaching overseas in con- nection with research in medical chemistry. For grad work he plans to pursue a life of secluded snakehood at the University of Wisconsin and hopes to get a Ph.D. in three years. 41 l Chemistry BERNARD M. MALOFSKY Off Campus Bernie hails from Valley Stream, N, Y., from and to which he rides his trusty motorcycle, His time, when he is not on the cycle, is spent doing chemical research. Bernie belongs to the ACS chapter. Hob- bies include bowling, skiing, camping, and posing for insurance company advertisements, Bernie plans to continue at grad school and get a Ph.D. DAVID V. OWENS Off Campus Dave, originally a Throop member and a constant frequenter of its lounge, later had his interests compel his becoming unattachecl. He maintained membership in the Newman Club and finished four years with the AFROTC. His future includes three years in the Air Force and grad school in Dhysical chemistry. RUSSELL M. PITZER Dabney, T4, Honor Key This easy-going, unassuming, friendly guy hails from Berkeley. He has been active in all phases of campus life and started his Tech career by being selected Tau Beta Pi freshman of the year, He was a stalwart of the Track and Football teams, having been chosen all-conference in his senior year, and won the Wheaton Football Trophy three years in a row. He served a year as ASCIT athletic manager, was a member of the BOC, and was elected vice- oresident of the Beavers, In addition he is a bridge fan, writes for the California Tech, and has taught himself Swedish in his spare time, ln the summer he will be married and then continue his studies in grad school at Harvard University. ARTHUR ROSENTHAL Throop Art moved to Pasadena from the glorious San Fernando Valley where he attended the most mag- nificent Van Nuys High. At Tech, he ioinecl the card players and needled votes for Throop Treas- urer, thus securingihis financial status. Art was also active in the local A.C.S. chapter and spent much time doing biochemical research. Apart from this, Art married in June immediately after graduation. Most of his time has been spent on off-campus affairs where he served as President of two city- wide youth organizations in his four year stay, The future holds a short stay in Fairbanks, Alaska as an officer in the U.S,A.F. and then maybe more schooling. Geological cience CLINT FRASIER Rickelfs, T'l Clint came here all the way from Long Island to keep the Ricketts Waiters entertained and he succeeded admirably even when he wcisn't trying, He served on the B.O,C. as a Frosh and was a U,C.C, last year. Clint, who has made screwing around into c fine art, played varsity tennis and is also an accomplished piano player. He will spend a summer in Venezuela before attending graduate school. ELDRIDGE MOORES Ricketts Eldridge, who gels a lump in his throat when he sees a well formed piece of shist, has been Presi- dent of the Trolley Lovers of America for three whole years and President of the Glee Club, His conscientious fob as Ricketts Treasurer earned for him the name Fuss Budget. Eldridge's hobbies, other lhan streetcars, are the 'cello, history and defending the virtue of Republican politics. Grad- uate school at Princeton will keep him busy for a few years after graduation. FRED NEWMAN Dabney, T3 Mathematics DAVE HANDEL Blocker Big, sof-i-spoken Dave isn't given to back-slapping, body snatching, or braggadocio. When tough prob- lems need solving he solves them and when the keg's tapped Doves there too. This time we'Il skip the usual list of meritorious, high, noble, and ire relevant achievements, and iust note that withoul Dave the campus is not likely to be the same. ROBERT JEWETT Fleming lf ever a vote were to be held to determine the most unobsrusively coordinated man in the senior class, Bob would undoubtedly win. Not only is he a good mathematician, but he doesn't even look like an athlete. However, a sorcerer once gave him a pair of yellow shorts which possess magical powers, and enable Bob iwhen he is in theml to soar to great altitudes in the High jump and pole vault, or adminster a magnificent spike to a volley- ball. He has contribuied extensively to interhouse sports and jumped a year for the varsity track team. He is interested in politics, but won't run for senator until he has completed a few years of grad school in math. GEORGE WAHL LOGEMANN Dabney, T' George was Dabney House Head Waiter and through this position raised the social level of the House a great deal, He could be found either at the computer or playing his cello for the enicyment of the House. A friendly guy, he served the House well as a U.C.C, We hope he enioys life as much as we have enioyecl having him at Tech for the last four years. H. JEROME KEISLER Blocker Rompin' stompin' H. Jerome snaked it up for four years and got an A-plus in H5 to prove it, He also acquired honor standing, an interest in ec- onomics, an Enormous fellowship, the mathematics club presidency for a fun-filled year, and-oh yes -a wife. And so to Berkeley, where it is rumored he will rnaior in physical education. Mathematics THOMAS E. MORTON Blacker, TBP Tom has been active in a large variety of activities during his time at Tech. Most apparent, probably, has been his strong interest in the arts and in public affairs, which led him respectively to the editor's chair of Totem and to the office of Y national representative. He has also been active in the model U. N. delegations, has often brought honor to his alma mater at important statewide debates, and has managed to produce consider- able poetry, which is generally conceded to be quite lengthy. Somehow all this does not seem to have interfered with his studies, nor has it kept him from active participation in student house social life, Tom plans to get his Ph,D. in Math from the University of Chicago, then teach and do research on some peaceful, tree-shaded campus where he can write poetry in peace. dugg-time MW ROBERT BLANDFORD Blocker, T5 A complete list ofthe activities of this good-natured, high-ranking student would fill several columns of this page. ln addition to gracing the glee club with his presence, he has been on the staffs of bath TOTEM and THE CALlF. TECH. Furthermore, this physics club member has also been especially active in YMCA activities, being National Represent- ative as a frosh and President as a senior. ln school politics, he was on the BOC during his sophomore year. An outstanding swimmer, Bob demonstrated his prowess early, captaining both the frosh swimming and water polo squads. He then went on to cop seven letters, Being very much interested in surfing and skin-diving, Bob plans to attend grad school at Caltech, where he will study geo-physics, following which he speculates a career in oceanography, 46 GORDON BAIRD Bluzker Happy, smiling Gordie, the boy with the big grin and the small bite. Gordie's done about every- thing at Tech, like study, and play football, and drink, and all sorts of wholesome things like that. Everybody knows he's a bridge and billiards whiz, and I wouldn't play poker for money with him either, especially if Lew Yardleysby is at the table, too. Gordie plans to ga to divinity school, after which he'll be a missionary in Africa. JACK BASS Dabney Jack has been a mainstay of the Dabney lnterhouse teams, participating in all of the sports save ten- nis at one time or another. He was also a very necessary addition to the CIT basketball team, His abilities are not confined to the sporting arena though for he has been active in the ASCIT govern- ment. His future plans include marriage to a very lovely girl and then a stint in grad school until he attains that coveted Ph.D. Jack's drive, enthusiasm and technical ability should make him a success in what ever he does. RICHARD NELSON BYRNE Fleming, T2 Charlie Brown has accomplished many things to his credit during his undergraduate years. When not working at his studies, he has contributed as YMCA Publicity Manager, Fleming House treas- urer, ancl Commodore of the sailing club. ln his studies, he has spent as much time helping others as doing his own work. Such consideration for others has been very typical of him: his patience in listening to a problem and his well-considered advice have made him somewhat of a sage. Athletically, he has played JV soccer and managed baseball for two years, and he has found cc- casional aggressive outlets by singing with the Glee Club and weilcling power as a Fleming House UCC. Next year, he plans to go to the University of Colorado for grad school in Physics. Physics ALAN CARLIN Blacker Towheaded Alan Carlin hails primoralolly from De- troit, but he spent a year at Cornell before coming to Tech. Since his arrival here he has managed to keep himself busy with the usual schedule of courses in physics and a wide assortment of ac- tivities, He served as secretary, vice-president, and lord high everything-else ofthe YMCA, and chaired numerous committees. At the same time he worked on the California Tech staff and earned three letters in JV soccer. In his spare time Al likes to take pictures on his hiking and camping trips. Plans include grad work in the social sciences ot Princeton or MlT. LARRY ELMORE Blocker Need we say more? CLARK E. CARROLL Blocker Highest grades and Strongest coffee are the trade- marks of this gung-ho physicist, Besides being a faithful spark plug of physics club and physics X, Clark has graced the Cal Tech JV soccer squad four straight years. He will now proceed to Har- vard at federal expense, where, it is hoped, he will go on supplying all comers with the true clue on the next days' problems, and with his congenial black brew. MELVYN CHESLOW Throopi Despite his everpresent puns, Mel was quite active in Throop both socially and athletically. His pipe, wit and roommates have become credits to the school and though rarely seen in class he never- theless was held in high esteem. But Mel has not completely wasted his life as his fine reference library, good work on the Big T and the nightly card games at his apartment prove. His future plans include continuing to work with Youth groups and attending graduate school lsomehow, some- wherel. SOL DE PICCIOTO Dabney Sol was the most socially active man in Dabney house during his four year stay at Millikin's Mon- astary. His hobby CWOMENJ and his dissatisfaction with the way things were being done prompted his election to the position of Co-Social Veep. His innovations have been perpetuated and it is due to his continued effort that Dabney is called the Social House, Sol is presently serving as a mem- ber of the B.O.C. His honesty and his ingenuity have made him one of the most liked and admired men in the Senior class. The enthusiasm which mode him a cheerleader here will make him a real suc- cess in the Big Wide Outside World. A. NEAL de GASTON Dabney Neale led a very academic life while at Caltech, He is a deeply religious person and has found that Caltech is not the best place for the cultivation of a deep religious faith. We admire his integrity and obvious sincerity. We envy his ability to sweep al- most any woman off her feet. Neale will do very well when he finishes graduate school for he is one of the truly good men in the world. 47 JOHN C. EVERITT' Throop, Honor Key John has been Throop's elder statesman, so to speak. He served this year as President and also is one of the oldest men to graduate in four years. John, his life made inactive by a marriage, also was elected to the Beavers and was a senior mem- ber of the Educational Policies Committee. He and one other fellow built Throop's famous Eifel Tower almost double-handedly. Hobbies include bowling, rifle shooting, classical guitar, drinking and carous- ing. Future plans include working at Tech and eventually grad school. JOEL GREENBERG Dabney Joel was very interested in art when he came to ClT and that interest has not diminished one iota in the last four years. He has found that the time necessary for the full enioyment of the cultural opportunities of the area is not available to a serious student of the Sciences. He has found time to learn of the beauty of life from some ot the more interesting girls seen in Dabney. He hopes to go to grad school at CIT next year but may be lured away by some Eastern college, We will cer- tainly miss this fellow member of the RD basket- ball team. H. RICHARD GUSTAFSON Ricketts, T3 Gus came clown here all the way from Portland, Oregon to get away from the rain and become a physicist. He learned the clever trick of running ot full speed while carrying four people, thus en- dearing himself to the football coach and his classmates during brake drum riots. In his senior year he was captain of the football team. His other interests are the Sailing Club, the Physics Club and bridge. After getting a diploma he will avoid the greedy paw of Uncle Sam by going to grad school or working for some critical industry. MICHAEL D. HANLEY Fleming Mike would be the last person to think that he might win the Fleming House Senior of the Year award, but he did, and mostly for iust that reason. Usually he was found taking pictures for the house R0gue's Gallery, scraping paint off the lounge floor after lnterhouse, or in general doing any iob which others found any excuse to avoid. He has steadfastly refused to participate in any activity which would bring any glory. His interests include Photography, bowling, beer, and San Francisco, where he plans to work after graduation, Fleming will be sorry to see him go. Phg in ROBERT EARL HARMON Thraop, Tau Beta Pi Bob has always been a hard worker anol a strong member and leader, Honor standing demonstrated the first, while having been Vice-President and Treasurer of Throop and A.C.S. Treasurer showed the second and third, Bob also belonged to the Drama Club, Chem. Eng. Club, and The YMCA. Bob has spent much time with Church work cul- minating with a Church wedding to Diane. Future plans once included a M,S, in Chem. Eng: now they say Oxy for liberal background and then into the Ministry. PHILIP D. HARRIMAN Ricketts Colonel Phil, Pride of the Regiment, is one of the few to survive the rigors of A.F.R.O.T,C, training. Phil, who has the unusual ability of being able to drive to Pomona blindfolded, is affiliated with the Christian Fellowship Club and the Physics Club and spends his spare time twanging on a guitar. In the future he sees a Ph.D. in biophysics from Berkeley and three years in the Air Force. JAMES H. HAVEY, JR. Blocker, TBP 'Behold that sern, uncompromising expression. Note it carefully. Ladies and gentlemen, before you stands the strongest character of them all. Four years of knowing what he wanted and actieving it. Four years af self-reliance. Four years of heavy loads and high grades, of penetrating obsewationy of talented athletics, and of plain friendly screwing around. Four years of respect as a strong mind and a swell guy. MIKE JONES nnkem, Tl Good Ole' Mike Janes made a name for himself by being a student house waiter with a smile. Mike was the only waiter in the house who could get a standing ovation for pouring coffee. When Mike wasn't sexing it up, loafing, ox-tossing, listening to his hi-fi or snaking, he was out on the soccer field scrapping to remain as first string goaly. He plans on going to grad school at the University of Colorado, maioring in physics. DAVID KIPPING Fleming invariably present in lounge discussions, Dave has contributed many worthwhile thoughts on nearly all subiects to those people who 'couldn't help coming in contact with him, He was also active in interhouse sports, was on the varsity swimming team two years and the water polo team one, and managed varsity swimming his senior year, setting a precedent for careful calibration of the pacing machine which will be admired by all who follow. In his spare time, he was Secretary-Treasurer and then President of the Physics club, and worked on the stage crew for two ASCIT play productions. Uncle Sam willing, Dave will work for Dymec, Inc. for a year and then go to graduate school in Electrical Engineering. DeWI'I'T LANDIS Fleming DeWitt comes from New Mexico, where they don't get much rain, and since coming to Tech has shown a surprising attraction to water, especially in bal- loan-sized increments. He has been a member of the IRE and Physics Club, has played interhouse baseball and volleyball, and managed varsity base- ball, His extracurricular interests, besides water fights, are . . . ahem lblushl . . . the finer things of life. Next year he plans to go to graduate school in Electrical Engineering, either here or at Stanford, Physics DAVID HIMROD Throop Dave was one of Throop's gung-ho. His year as co-social chairman shows the amount of work put in by him in maintaining its status as the fifth house. His hobbies include outside Church work and fooling around the mountains, often winding up at U. of Arizona for socializing with a certain someone. During his four years Dave was a con- stant attender of Throap social and athletic events. His last days at Tech were spent being Sports Edtior of this grand and illustrious publication lwith an extra title of Special Assistant to the Editorl, Dave's plans call for teaching some worthy subiect such as physics at a secondary school, either public, private or missionary. . DOUGLAS JUNGE Fleming Known early in his Tech career for strange electron- ic gadgets and loud, discordant tuba music, Doug later turned to the sterner academic life, produced more practical electronic gadgets, and settled for softer guitar music, probably because no bawdy college songs had been arranged for the tuba. He also had the privelege of seeing several of his friends depart for greener pastures, which sobered him considerablyg senior year, he could be found huddled in his room dreaming of fantastic in- ventions to plague UCC. He found relaxation in the ham club, and occasional bouts with beer and folk music. Next year he plans to do graduate work at the University of London, after that, he will have a go at automatic control systems for missiles, and all that sort of thing. KARL KENT KNAPP Fleming K.K.K. has become well known for his Jaguar lwhich replaced an M.G. in his spohomore yearl and the use he has put it to in ial becoming en- gaged to a Scripps girl and lbl managing the Fleming House social program. He is a member of both the S.A.E. and the sailing club, has gone on the Mobilgas economy run for three years, and was co-business manager of Forrago his sophomore year. He lists his interests as Carolyn, sports cars, water skiing, and sailing, in that order, and there is little reason to doubt that it is intentional. Karl is tired of Southern California and wants to be closer to the Jaguar factory, so he is planning to do grad work in nuclear power at the University of London. ROBERT LANGE Dabney, TBP, Honor Key This Phoenix fellow has come a long way. As top man in his option and active in all phases of campus life he was selected for membership in Tau Beta Pi and elected treasurer of the Caltech chapter, Bob has been a moving force among his many friends and served for a year as social vice- president of Dabney. Then, expanding his ASCIT activities, he became a member of the newly created Excomm and ioined the Beavers. He was a supporter of all House athletics, but the Lange physique seemed best suited to water as he held on lnterhouse record for swimming for a year. Bob will get married in June and use one of his many fellowships at Howard University where he will study for his Ph.D. in physics, l LEWIS M. LINSON Dabney, T3 Lew worked hard academically and socially while at Caltech, His efforts were well rewarded by a DuPont Junior Travel Fellowship which he took at the end of his Junior year. That same year he played varsity soccer, and served Dabney as ci UCC. He also was on the Educational Policies Com- mittee and was a Big T Business Manager. He has been receiving a large number of fellowships and will probably take a European tour before going on for his Ph.D. Phg CARL MALTZ Throop One of two identical twins to come to Tech from Pasadena. Carl spends time being called Bob . . . erah . . . Carl . . , hey you. A fine violinist in off hours Carl and Bob taught themselves piano on Throop's piano much to the pleasure of all of its music lovers. Carl was also a member of the swimming team, winning not a few times, and also of the J.V. soccer team. Carl plans to continue his education in a more Walden type atmosphere. Sic ROBERT MALTZ Throop The other half of Throop's dynamic duo, Bob, after learning piano ot the club, thence, proceeded to initiate its members into the art of eating, climaxing the course with frozen orange iuice on a stick with yogurt. Bob, along with Carl, par- ticipated in many interesting two and three party discussions with the Leaders of America when they visited Throap. He was on the swimming team and J.V, soccer team and was a regular at all Throop social events. Bob, at the close of the year, was one of two Tech men chosen as finalists for Ful- bright Scholarships. We hope he made it. Physics RICHARD c. MONTGOMERY Fleming, T2 Everybody loves Monty. He comes frox Texas, likes beer, pizza, and money, and has a smile for any and every lesser minion of this Earth. He has drifted amiably along with the SAE, ASME, IRE, YMCA, and AIEE, and gullible voters of Fleming, who elected him vice-president. He has an infinite appetite for managerial positions and has managed Soccer and Baseball for 3 years apiece, Basketball for 2 years, and Track for 1, His hobby is collecting scholarships and he was the recipient of the Don Sheppard award for his senior year, He modestly calls himself a iackel of all trades ancl, con- cerning the future, hopes that he will probably keep on living. Wherever he may end up, you may be sure that his effluent endomorphic influence will be deeply felt. MARTIN OLLSON Off Campus This academically-minded chap had little time left for campus activities. He was, however, active in the YMCA, and served on its cabinet, Plans include grad work at the U. of Maryland. Physi i MICHAEL PETERS Dabney While Caltech is admittedly a technical school, Mike has found that the liberal arts are not neglected here if one is willing to work. Mike has had a hand in almost everything going on in this school that concerns the arts or artists. He has been very active in the YMCA, the Man and Arts Commission, and the CIT Drama Club, During his senior year in Physics, he has managed to find time to head the Scripps-Caltech Conference Committee and por- ticipate in lnterhouse sports. He hopes for c very rewarding year. We are sure that it will be, for Mike plans to marry, attend summer school in Europe with his beautiful bride, and then return to grad school in The Midwest. Mike is truly the One hundredth Man. JOHN C. PRICE Ricketts, T2 Big John was one of the most popular U.C,C.'s in Ricketts because of his skill as a tutor. He was one of the few who could screw around a lot and still be one of the most respected men in the house. His favorite pastimes are bridge and talking to people. In recent years he established a reputation as a pitcher who could throw a baseball with con- siderable dexterity. After graduation John will go to graduate school on an N.S.F. Fellowship. Physics STEVE SCHWARZ Blocker, TBP Never underestimate the power of Our Town. Steve might still be snaking it up and looking hurt at an occasional A-minus, but he ran afoul of Thorn- ton Wilder, and realized there's more to it, man. Since then he's led a checkered life: dilettante in the arts, the Charlie Brown of student affairs, the Winnie-the-Pooh of cafe society, and-of course- the Lord Hoo-Ha, glorious leader of the Mole Patrol. As time passed the grin may have faded some, but not the curiosity, so Steve's trudging off to Harvard to see if there's still more to it, man. JOHN STACK Blocker Transferring to Twitch in 1958 John utilized the superior background he obtained at Valley JC to quickly establish a reputation for competence at things collegiate. John made honor standing, UCC. eight Nordlander points, and much of the local talent during his two years here. In view of these accomplishments John was appointed Woodrow Wilson Fellow and Blacker House Stud, and he in- tends to persue his appointments at Berkeley this fall, BYRON E. SWARTZ Thraop Ed is one of the veterans who came to Tech and studied hard, being much more aware of the meaning of a college degree. He managed to temper his work with social frivolities such as bridge, marriage and the Interhouse, however, and became both an active and popular member of the Throop Club. J. DAVID TEAI. Blocker, TBP, T3 In addition to receiving numerous academic honors such as honor standing and membership in Tau Beta Pi, Dave has graced both the tennis court and the baseball diamond during his time at Tech. Although he has received three letters in varsity baseball, his biggest thrill was helping to give Blocker first place in interhouse tennis during his sophomore year by winning il-l in doubles. As for next year, Dave plans to continue his study of physics in Hanrard grad school. JON A. WRIGHT Fleming Jon Wright's two goals at Caltech were the release of his competitive drive and the attempt to get to bed on time. The first goal was amply fulfilled, as evidenced by his debating activities, his mem- bership on iust about every sort of interhause team iregardless of the sportl, his frequent pre- cipitation of water fights, and his willingness to go high man or low man on tests lhe won mainly on the formerl. Fleming was able to use his talents well, electing him athletic manager, in which cap- acity he served the house with enthusiasm and success. It was also able to prevent him from ever attaining his other goaly in four 'years he was un- able to retire within an hour of any prearranged ltime. His great competitive spirit won't let him quit without winning, though, so he's going to grad school in EE or physics lat government ex- pensel to keep on trying, What a fighter! Juniors Left To Right: Doug McLane - Secretory, Frcink Greemcn - Vice President, Ccirl Morris, John Walsh - President, Bob Thomp son, Bob Golden - Athletic Manager. uphnmnres Left To Right: Christ Velline -Secretary, Skip Srenbit- Athletic Manager, Don Forresf- Treasurer, Stan Saidera - President, Ken Casey - Veep, Cleve Moler - BOC, Hugh Kieffer - BOC. Fre hmen Left to Right: Dick Chang - Athletic Manager, Jim Geddis - President, Carl Hamilton - BOC, Jim Dudley - Treasurer Armstrong - Veep. MOUSES w Blacker Ken Adams Larry Altman AI Armstrong Ron Arps Gordon Baird David Benson 'av L. Hood, G. Akselrod, R. Schmus, K. Adams, W. Johnson, D. Norman, J. Hansen. Gus Akselrod, President Alan Berg Allen Bernstein Neville Black Bob Blandford J. T. Bocklage R. Craig Brosi Alan Carlin Clark Carroll OCTOBER REPORT I, Mike the Hammer, worId's most private eyeball, submit the first playback of the strangest land most lucrativel assignment of my long career. For you, dear unknown boss, and a sizeable retainer fee, I am now passed off as a Caltech freshman, my assignment: find out what maker Blacker so de- sireable. Remind me to have my head examined for taking this iob, if I get out of this alive, Rotation was O.K. Blacker took a strong cross-section of the freshmen as us-ual, among which I found myself, by virtue of my luffly personality. But don't send me through another initiation! I can take the Chicago Wolf Johnson Vice President David Cassel Wilfred Charetfe X John Conover George Davison Ken Dinwiddie Dave Drummond Jim Dudley Howard Egefh Don Fahnline Kenf Frewrng Maury Gen rud E 1.13 -,.: az- ang wars as well as any, buT Those Three bruisers : is B I Russian Commissars, Vladovifch Kieffer, NikiTa and EgeTh The Lesser, puT STaIin's boys To erri Hmmm. May be someThing here. Blacker Hcp gre, J by a foreign power? Discovered a ploT Jay Michael Gospe rffc : undermine The morale of a neighboring harem gggi ' E I inadverTenTly sTumbled across The life size of a Tiger, carefully hidden on The magazine lfll in The lounge. ApparenTly BIacker's Tiger So- has succeeded in reTrieving This beasT from OXY's Tender guidance. LaTer negoTiaTions diplomaTic envoys from Tech and OXY The movemenT. Will keep you advised furTher developmenfs. A h0 V Gmnde AI Hales Dave Handel Jerry Hansen James Havey Wendell Ing Steve lnrich Anthony lwata Ty Jacobson Dave Jefferson Tom Jovin Jerry Kasper David Kauffman Jerome Keisler Hugh Kieffer l ,, we Stan Klein David Kubrin Harold Kurtz Larry Langdon Kip Thorne Jerry Manning I . Expenses: Refresher course in arithmetic . . . . . .5100 Forged College Entrance Scores .... ........ 3 O Bribe to Dean Faster Strangle ....... ......... . 75 Bribe to other houses not to take me ...... Three cases beer Bribe to commissars to leave me alone -Three fifths vodka Dental work after fight after double-cross by commissars ........................ . . .5300 Term Insurance covering self during Tiger theft . . . 50 NOVEMBER REPORT Fantastic as it may seem, clear unknown boss, this house is able to get all the olames it wants through the efforts of undercover men known as social Chairmen. Asan example take this ln- terhouse Dance bit. We spent weeks lyeah, me too, and they don't even pay union scalel putting up this monster nintey foot dragon in the courtyard with an all-electric voicebox, and in Bob Marvin E. S. Miller Bill Mock Tom Morton iq' ff! -1 g 5 George Muenich Frank Mullin Rick Norman Dave Pritchard Tom Purnell Jan Rampacek J. H. Rickerman Charles Schelke Dohn Schildkraut Ken Scholtz Mike Schwab Steve Schwartz Neil Sheeley turning the lounge into an authentic barons hall, complete with a maiden in distress in one of the upper windows. What's with all this work for a one evening event? There's something sinister here, something deeper than an attempt to impress a date? Could it be that these guys really enioy working together? Deep- er investigation is called tor. Progress is slow, Don't complain, send more money. Expenses: Overtime for manual labor for interhouse at 52.50 per hour . Authentic Scotch costume for Brigadoon Party . .. . . 75 Authentic Scotch for same ...........,...... . . 'IO Run in to police station after run in with ...s15o friend at barn dance ............. .. 20 Phone calls person-person Scripps lwhat a clollll ................. . . 12.60 Gas for direct person-person Scripps .. .. 78.95 Bob Siegel Steve Slobin Bill Smith DECEMBER REPORT Yeah, yeah I know iT's been Three monThs. No I don'T know you're noT made of money. LeT's handle This my way, or do you wanT To break in someone new next year? You should complain. l've iusf been Through The boiler works. Yeah finals. Do you realize I have To pass courses even To gef reinsTaTed in This place? Seven in The morning come The Ride of The Valkyries full blasT like The crack of doom. So help me, They've goT The place bugged! Guys geT up in The aTTic and run wires all over The place, prefending To be connecfing up all The hi-fi's inTo a cenTral swifchboard Tor music purposes. There's more Than meeTs The eye To This Blacker Music Exchange. No one would go To all Thaf Trouble iusT To lisTen To each oTher's records. MusT check my room for microphones, Shades of Big BroTher. Expenses: TuTor .................................. ....... S 200 TuTor To fill in gaps up To level of firsT TuTor . .. .. .3200 Nodoz ........................... .......,. .......... 6 9 JANUARY REPORT I am probably The only sTudenT in hisfory To geT a 0.0 and be reinsTaTed. On The ofher hand The records were a sofT Touch To an old confidence man. Expenses: Ink eradicafor ............................. .... ................ . 9 8 Miscellaneous llncluding Cadaver HunT, Square Dance, ParTyparTy eTc.l 75 MAY REPORT My dear -unknown boss: in regard To your Third raTher franfic Telegram regarding my confinued exisfence, Man, am I ever alive! This reporT is a biT laTe, buf There are reasons. Some of Them being: a greaT weekend snow parTy in The mounTains wiTh real live snow, a hayride parTy wiTh barbecue, off-campus blasTs, The school formal, The house formal lsend moneyl, alley golf, a casino parTy, ad ecsTaTium. I mean To say This house moves. There's acfive supporT of inTercol- legiaTe, inTerhouse, infrahouse, and personal sporTs, wiTh emphasis on parficipa- Tion and working TogeTher. In addiTion we have ouTsTanding individuals llike Al Hales in Badminfon, a Top conTender in naTional TournamenTs, who has al- mosT singlehandedly broughT badminfon To Blacker and To Techl. Did l say we? I feel more and more like a parf of This place. To show I have been doing real work, however, To earn my keep, please find The following confidenfial findings on Blacker's undercover political acTiviTies. There seems To be a ploT To infilTraTe all phases of campus acTiviTy, CONFIDENTIAL FINDINGS: A.-Blacker confinued iTs subversion in all-school poliTics wiTh The elecTion of Tom Jovin as Associafed STudenT Body presidenf, Hugh Kieffer as ASCIT ac- .lohn Stack Dennis Susfare Nelson Svegel J David Teal Robert Thompson tivities manager land member of The Board of Controll, Bill Hilchey as ASCIT Business manager and Clyde Zaidens, member of Ex. Comm. ASCIT bmoc's going out included Ken Dinwiddie, Bob Thompson, Wally Baer, and Tom Jovin, lwho went right back in. See abovel. B.-Blacker men were undeniably in secret control of other campus activities. Jerry Hansen edited the Big T, with much Blacker support. Tom Morton and Ken Scholtz were two of The Three editors for the campus literary magazine, Totem, and Blacker supplied more Than its share both of work and material. As usual, Blacker Took an unusually active interest in The YMCA, both in effort put into and enioyment of The programs perhaps from an interest in brain wash- ing possibilities. Outgoing officers included Bob Blandford, presalent, Al Carlin, vice-president, Dave Cassel, publicity manager, and Tom Morton, natonal rep. Incoming Blacker men were: Dave Cassel, president, Stan Klein, vice-president, and Bob Nason, secretary, Blacker was pushing in debate, with Morton and Scholtz as president and vice-president of Pi Kappa Delta, and the lnstitutors andthe octet remained largely under control of Blacker agents. C.-Turning to House politics, elections at The close of second Term found active competition at all levels. Ken Scholtz received The president's duties from out- going Gus Akselrocl, Other changes were: Clyde Zaidens for Walt Johnson as vice-president, Dave Pritchard for Clyde Zaidins for secretary, Dick Norman for Ken Adams as treasurer, Al Berg, Jerry Kasper, and Mike Thomson replaced Randy Schmus, Lee Hood, and Roy Currence as social chairmen, Tom Keil will replace Jerry Hansen in '59-'60 as athletic manager, and Herm Rickerman took over the iob of librarian from Dick Norman. From a list of hundreds of potential candidates, Tom Morton swept into The office of HHA, replacing the inimitable Stuart Goff. D.-Blacker church policies remained relatively unchanged, with the accession of Chris Larsen to The throne of the papacy, succeeding The beloved Dave lSmith Brothersl Eubrin, IA friend to all, a father to manyl. A full study of the under- lying sociological structure and control of the church seems called for, l will un- dertake same as a separate proiect lwith separate feesl. End of sub-report. Well, dear unknown boss lthe F.B.l.? one of the other houses? Dorsey?l, this caper is all wrapped up and ready to ship out. lThe original problem was why is Blacker such a neat house. The answer is now obvious: fraternity without co-ercionll Don't bother to send my plane fare back to Havana, I think l'll stick around. Sooner or later l'll soak up enough to start passing courses. America needs scientists and l'll stick with Blacker. Adios, and send money. Now I'll really need it. Expenses: Q Endowment for becoming perpetual student . . . .... 575,000 Ink eradicator .......................................... .98 Blacker Math Society ....... ....,.,......................,............... i 0 Yours-MIKE HAMMER Mike Thomson Gary Walla Al Whittlesay Clyde Zaidlns Dabney Standing: Larry Long, Sid Roth, Doug Shakel, Louis Toth, Dennis Kuli, Mike Jenkins. Sitting: John Munson, Dave Butterfield, Martin Carnoy. The palms were taller and the shrubbery trimmed but otherwise the sunniest southeast corner looked much the same as ever. A lot of old friends were gone, the lady and the keg among them, and Henry ies' call me Hank Dearman was now RA since Tucker Gordon went east to fetch a wife. Mike Bogost settled with Kern County, and the first important event of the year occurred: the arrival of the House decals. Just as the about-to-rotate freshmen returned from Student Camp a scurvy front-page article in the California Tech set off a sudden urge to plunder, As a result the House acquired several borrowed items from the accident, including a lovely tombstone for the Olive Walk. ln spite of various recent innovations in the program of other houses, Dabney once again selected the best of the frosh and got Johnny Arndt to boot. The frosh then received flight land crashl training from the sophomores under the pledgemaster- ship of John Erskine. Len lngber scouted some new territory for blind dates and the ro-ute of the new freeway was found to run straight through Bullocks' by our aerial survey team. Hank Collier discovered Al Forsythe's secret Crew weapon, the Flaming dinner ball was given a taste of civilized din- ing, and the decal sales were at a record high. Formal induction into the House marked the end of initiation week and the start of planning for the annual conversion. The recent drive to make the lnterhouse Dance more dream and less nightmare resulted in the transfer of Dabney to a South Sea lsle. All conscious effort was made to make this lnterhouse less time-consuming and less expensive than in the past, and to the latter and penny-pinchin' Sid Roth brought about unheard of economies of construction. Pat Henry arranged to drop all of his courses in order to build the grass hut. Meanwhile the procurers located the largest stand of live bamboo in the San Gabriel Valley. At last all was transformed. The grass hut viewed the warm tropic moon as it set behind a peaceful lagoon, complete with outrigger and warnings against fall-out. Harry Spertus had said the bird would fly and fly it did, after a fashion. But Mack and Forsythe's talking parrot proved the most pop- ular denizen of the iungle. The ceremonial hut, with masks, shields and spears by 'bwana Siegel and the boys, ho-used Tony Lorillo's swingin' band and the punch-producing idol. And visitors iust couldn't seem to identify that strange exotic aroma that permeated all the atmosphere. Best treat of all came next afternoon when, in a little less than six hours, the courtyard and lounge were restored to normal. A new tradition, maybe? The Barndance with Fleming saw Dabney take easy victories in Crew and Flamers, Dick Johnson was elected ASCIT Vice- president. Previous action on the proposed dollar-per-term dues raise caused a curious situation for a time. Various members of the house took this opportunity to ingage in flowing oratory and display the traditional desire for un- limited debate. The matter ended with the Constitution being amended to approve the increase. The class of first term was signed by the annual visit to Dabney from Santa Claus. By now the Discobolus was practically rooted to the mantle. The long standing record of five consecutive wins by one house was matched with the defeat of the big red bas- ketball team. lt seems no one told the Phlegas that star- iock Fred Newman decided to take his final year of varsity eligibility next season. Second term's social calendar was a puzzle - as intended. Soon it was time for the Snow Party. As usual, the ground was bare. Still D. Johnson thought it wise to bring an elec- tric blanket. Mr. and Mrs. T. Gordon were chaperones and a great time was had by all. Jerry Siegel claims to be the first guy to be bird-dogged at such an event, Carnoy, Lange, and Lewyn provided entertainment in the early evening and Marty kept things going past bedtime. Next morn saw real snow on the ground and some genuine skiing was possible on the first four inches of the only 60-inch fall of the season. Maybe we'll try Mammoth next year! The infamous brake drum had been missing for weeks. So when certain Ricketts frosh received an anonymo-us tip that their toy was in a certain frosh triple in Darbsville, the fun began . . . Bob Lang led the House Glee Club in the most enioyable lnterhouse Sing of several years. The Wiffenpoof Song was Dabney's contribution and added to the contest num- ber, Amo, Amas, I Love a Lass. The outcome was familiar, but we can wait. Playwright Sidney Kingsley's visit to Tech to study physicists 'G' included dinner at Dabney. Elections saw Bill Bauer, boy politician, elected ASCIT Secretary and Skip Stenbit as the new BOC Secretary. Larry Long and Marty Kaplan amused a Flemish Rube and Miss at the southern party. And the lounge took on a new look for the reception for newly mar- ried Dave and Glenna Blakemore. We all hoped Mrs. Lewyn advised them of her experiences with cold seats. House elections were the next order of business. Dennis K-uli, past IHC prexy as well as President of Dabney, turned his gavel over to Lou Toth, who will bring to that office some long-lacking studious tendencies. Pedro Bolsaitis suc- ceeded Dick Johnson as Executive Vice-president, while Guy Joe Andrews and George Lindsay will try to continue the fine social tradition of Toth and Carnoy. In spite of his lack of heritage, John Lohman promises to be every bit as cap- able a Treasurer as hard-nosed Sid Roth. lVisit Sid's Place. Oftenll The post of House Secretary once again rests secure with the class of 1960 in the person of pappy Don Wilson. No telling what they'll try next year as seniors. Athletics are now under Larry Brown and Skip Stenbit after the great iob done by John Munson and Larry Long. Following a current trend, Hank Collier was elected Comptroller follow- ing Henry, Spertus, and Jenkins since September. Vic Engle- man will find new ways to record House history to match Doug Shakel's color scrapbook. And Jim Yoh will take over from Joel Donnelly as Librarian and will move the now famous bench, too. Guy Andrews John Arndt Dave Bailey John Bard Jack Bass Tom Bjorklund J. B. Blackmon Dave Blakemore Mike Bogost Pedro Bolsaitis Shelby Brumelle Dave Butterfield Stephen Caine Marty Carnoy Doug Christman Jim Coe Henry Collier Joe Colosi John Cooper Delmar Curtis Nead deGaston Sol DePicciotto Joel Donnelly Richard Drew Vicfor Engleman John Erskine Dean Gerber John Golden Tom Gordon Joel Greenberg Spring vacaTion saw Darbs aT home, on The beach, in The mo-unTains and on break-in runs. And Tour walked To Palm- Normcm Gussin Carl Hamilton Richard Harris STeve Hechler Tony Iorillo Mike Jenkins Dick Johnson Harvey Johnson Bill Jones Cedron Jones olale. IT Took Them 34 hours of which i7 were spenT walking. Siegel wenT The olisTance, wiTh Lohman and Shakel being saTisfieol wiTh 43 miles, Tour shorT of The mark. Bill Benisek hiTched a five mile ride wiTh Dennis Paull, wiThouT whom There would have been some hungry hikers. The Panama Canal proved even less popular Than waves and rocks, so once again The seascape adorns The lounge. Larry Long was appoinTed Head WaiTer, giving George Logemann a much-deserved reTiremenT. Carnoy was ap- poinTed To The ExComm - Shakel was chosen IHC Secre- Tary, and Julian Prince became The TiTTh CompTroller This year. DiTch Day was more reserved Than usual buT The sunburn was no less painful. Joel Greenberg incorporaTeol a pen- dulum inTo his sysTem. Alas, someone chanced To knock aT The correcT frequency, and presTo! Joe Jurca Lloyd Kamins Marty Kaplan Martin Kellogg David Kendle Dennis Kuli Bob Lange The Maverick Club was sTill going sTrong on re-runs, and The Trosh saw To iT ThaT Mr. Erskine wound up hand-cuffed To a Hollywood Tire hydranT laTe one nighT. The Spring Formal was held wiTh uncle Hank as masTer chef. Honored guesTs included Dr. and Mrs. Lindvall, our new Non-residenT AssociaTes. The opereTTa wriTTen a couple of years ago by Ron Shreve and crew was revived and proved To be a howling success. The Spring Awards Banquer occasioned The reTurn of The lnTerhouse SporTs Trophy. AlThough The class of '59 never Tho-ughT They'ol see The day, The long awaiTed reTurn of The GolclsworThy Snake Trophy was a greaT surprise and Denny Kuli virTually caressed iT as he carried iT home. Looks like a cerTain roTaTion cliche has gone To poT. Ho ho! Tom Biorklund broughT back a TorToise from a Tield Trip To The deserT. IT was prompTly named TurTle and became a House mascoT. T Bob Leibovitch Mike Levine Lanny Lewyn George Lindsay Lewis Linson George Logemann John Lohman Larry Long Dave Luenberger Bill l-W0l Ray Magdaleno Garland Marshall Bill McLure Dove Mitchell Gary Mitchell Cameron Moshe,- John Munson Fred Newman Brad Norman David Osias Dennis Paull Mike Peters Russ Pitzer Julian Prince Frank Ridolphi Marty Schultz Oliver Seely Jerry Seigel David Sellin Doug Shakel Larry Shampine LeRoy Sievers Don Owingg Pflllie Well, pretty soon you'll have to pack. Time to start clean ing house, to throw away the accumulated refuse of fou years of House living. Those four years represent a difficul yet pleasant segment in life, a segment vital to the future yet already part of the past. You came to Tech to get your cut of the best education of its kind available. When yo came to Dabney you expected an active, enioyable environ- ment, lots of friendly guys and companionship, and a plac to call home. You got that. What you didn't expect was th inordinate constancy with which Dabney is able to stay on the top, in the midst of the whirl. You've known the corps of varsity Football, Basketball, and Baseball teams. You've seen the wheels ofthe student body grinding away, the inside operations of the different campus organizations You've seen repeated mantles-full of trophies, long list of interhouse victories, superlative social life, great wate fights, and Bob Lange's articulated tongue. There is prec- ious little tradition here at Caltech. But Dabney has th biggest chunk of what there is. lt was there when yo came, you maintained it and contributed to it, and no you leave it to those who follow. For its being intact, you successors owe you their thanks. The new steam tunnel is built, under San Pasqual, wit provision made for the new Keck Laboratory, under Cheste to the new Physical Plant. Exploration finds new typ plumbing, new wiring and numerous trite inscriptions s familiar to Darbs. But at the far end some unsung heroes have placed the date and the following inscription, FlDELl ET GRATUS, ANOTHER FIRST FOR DABNEY. Three cheers for the Green Elephant! From now on you'll have more important interests, and old Dabney House will fall into the more distant reaches of your mind. But will you forget it . . . ? -doug shakel '60 John Smith Sam Smith Harry Spertus John Stenbit Terry Teigen Warren Teiteiman Joel Tenenbaum Louis Toth David Turner John VanDyke Christ Velline Frank Waters Paul Widess Don Wilson James Yoh Fleming - Ref ' s-'ilir Kirk Polson, President Richard Montgomery, Vice President This September Fleming was a bit surprised to see an elephant train wind its way into the courtyard. But be- fore the water balloon brigade came into action to drive the beasts away, a man in a turban alighted from the howdah and asked in a precise English accent, ls this Fleming House? When answered in the affirmative, he motioned for the dancing girls to begin to unload the caravan. l'm Rama Murthy, your new RA. We sheepishly tucked the water balloons out of sight as we gathered around to wish him the best of luck dur- ing his stay here. But as it has turned out, the cobra that he keeps in his room has protected him from all evil. We will be sorry to see him go at the end of the year since he has not as yet taught us the Indian rope trick. A First term's social program contained many successful exchanges given in an effort to acquaint the fellows with girls in the area. ln addition there was a finer cocktail party at the ho-use of Mrs. Knapp where the men of the house and their dates were able to meet with mem- bers of the faculty on an informal basis. A few of the other events of the first term were a Barn Dance with Dabney and a memorable off campus party at the home of Mike Engleberg. Bruce Allesina Chuck Antoniak Ray Barglow Carl Baum Keith Brown Nelson Byrne Zell Cantrell John Champion Barry Clark Alan Dauger John Day Robert Despain , ,,.,, P Dick Dietz Alan Ehrlich Lee Elliott Warner Fan Jon Francis Bob Gershman Dave Gildersleeve Arnold Goldford Carl Gottschall Mike Hanley Bob Heath George Homer The high point of the fall quarter was of course the lnterhouse Dance in which the social chairmen, Karl Knapp and Ralph Cross distinguished themselves for their planning and leadership. The theme was a Span- ish bull fight. Under the direction of Dave Rasmussen and his lovely wife Debby, the lounge was transformed into a bull ring with the enraged bull charging out of the fireplace. The dining room became a Spanish cafe where crowds gathered to listen to the flamenco guitar of Manolo Vasquez, The east and west sides of the house were lined with shop fronts depicting Spanish street scenes. All in all the efforts of the entire house bore sweet fruit and the event was a great success. Following the untimely departure of Ralph Cross, Ar- nold Goldford and Chuck Antoniak appeared on the social scene to assist Karl Knapp. Second term produced a variety of social activity. There was basketball dances, theater and dinner exchanges, a cocktail party at Dave Spencer's, an inter-alley party, the Artists' Ball, and a barn dance with Ricketts. When the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo was in Pasadena, the social chairman had a theater party and obtained tickets for the men and their dates. The house also held a semi-formal dinner dance which featured an excellent roast beef dinner with all the trimmings. Following dinner there was danc- ing under the moon to the live music of the Darrel Maiz Quartet. Also during second term there was a beer taster organized by connoisseur Dave Tucker and he-ld at the home of Tom Tebben, The obiect of the party was for each couple to provide a different brand of beer, pref- erably foreign, while the House provided great quan- tities of cheese and crackers. The evening was a great success. Kirk Polson, Nelson Byrne Larry Tenn, Karl Knapp Jon Wright, Dick Mont gomery, Barry Clark, Lar ry Sloss. P 73 ., W ' , 7 is ll il '- li 1 rrrr gg Tom Hoofon H. K. Hopkins John Hribar PaTrick lon I ' .ee T if ..,,,, 4, --P , Q ' ,,., il,,,,,i7 T7 l - ' Bob JeweTT Roy Jordan Doug Junge Malcolm Kinfer The obvious follow up To The beer TasTer was a wine TasTer held Third Term off campus. The annual Fleming- RickeTTs dinner formal Took place as usual during Third Term. Following a dinner Tar exceeding The usual STU- denT-House sTandards, There was dancing To live music in The courT yard beTween The Two Houses. A mosT en- ioyable evening Tor all who aTTended. The social evenT ThaT aTTracTed The greaTesT number of house members during Third Terrn was, as iT has been in The pasT, The annual Fleming Lua-u. IT is held off campus wiTh a din- ner prepared by chefs from among The members of The House and couples aTTired in casual Hawaiian garb. Second Term was hoT and heavy, as iT always is, wiTh all organizaTions holding Their elecTions. Uncle Tom Tebben became ASCIT Vice-PresidenT and Thereby Lord High Ruler of The awesome BOC. Carl GoTTshall ambled inTo The posiTion of ASCIT AThleTic Manager. Fleming hopes To reTain The presidencies of SAE, Physics Club, Hove K'ppm9 Karl KWPP DeWiTT Landis Bob Langsner Ronald Lawler John Lenholme Milton Lindner Hayden Macurda lan Marks Pefe Mayer RoberT Moore Ken Muracka Mel Neville Bob Pailfhrop Jim PeTTy Lee Ranger Tau BeTa Pi, Sailing Club, ACS, IRE, AIEE, WAEC, and we expecT To find Fleming men acTive in key posiTions all over campus. Our mad Hawaiian, Doug McLane, be- came PresidenT, wiTh Bob Wax Vice-PresidenT, Larry Sloss and John C. Champion as Social Chairmen, Mel Neville as SecreTary, Gary Zimmerman as Treasurer, Bill Dowd and Ron GaTTerdam as our fierce and cour- ageous AThleTic Managers, and Dick Chang as Librarian. This year Fleming has been fielding powerful inTer- house and discobolus Teams. Behind The able piTching of Mike Engelberg our inTerhouse soTTball Team missed The championship by one game. The STar Team of The year was The inTerhouse swimming Team which man- aged To break Two of The swim meeT records. Doug McLane wenT ouT in The Trials To seT a new buTTerTly record only To have Ken Muraoka come along in The Tinals To ace him ouT and To seT anoTher new buTTerTly f 1.9. .2 1, .Qi s, In , Q, s X Larry Rhodes Neil Richardson John Rix Mike Rudolph Tom Sallee Larry Sloss John Soule David Spencer Steve STephens John Stevens .1 ,,Q , kA'. , kh b l s ' - . .. 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This year Flem- ing has come from behind in The Discobolus race and now leads The resT of The pack due To The superlaTive ping pong play of Warner Fan and Dick Chang, and The power of The volleyball Team. We believe ThaT we will be able To win The Trophy, and place iT back on The manTel where iT has oTTen been. Also on The manTel is The VarsiTy RaTing Trophy which has become more or less The permanenT possession of Fleming owing To The TacT ThclT iT has never lefT The manTel oTher Than To have our name added To The plaque. All in all we have found This year very enjoyable and we look Torward To rooTing The Fleming Teams on To more vicTories nexT year. Along socio-aThleTic lines Fleming has an evenT which is unique in The STudenT Houses. Every year during Third Term all one hundred members of The House puT on aThleTic cosTumes and iourney across The sTreeT To The aThleTic Tielol To parTicipaTe in The Olympiad. The obiecT of The evenT is To geT all The House TogeTher and To have loads of Tun while Trying To deTermine which of The class is The aThleTically superior one. ln The pasT The senior class has usually had' The winner's laurels, buT This year The iunior class is likely To beaT The seniors. ATTer all The evenTs are Tinished everyone adiourns To TP where reTreshmenTs are served. AparT from The more Tormal campus acTiviTies, Flem- ing indulges in a varieTy of pasTimes,To wile away The weary hours. The Tall waTer TighTs This season were highlighTed by The appearance oT a bigger and beTTer slingshoT, capable of bombarding all likely TargeTs wiThin an eighTh of a mile wiTh waTer balloons and oranges. Fall also saw The AusTen lnTeralley Trophy compeTiTion begin wiTh a specTacular FecaThlon, where each alley competed with the others in ten contests of skill and endurance for the possession of The coveted brass spit- toon. When The battles were over alley five emerged with the trophy. Although impressive performances were racked up in bottle nursing, cigar smoking, and toilet- paper eating, individual honors went To Barry Clark for his prodigious feat of cracking and devouring twenty- four raw eggs in one minute, To sweep all competition in the egg-eating contest. With The advent of warmer weather in the spring, wa- ter fights once more attracted the energies of The Troops. The courtyard bathers appeared again, soaking up the s-un as well as an occasional barage of water balloons from the roof. Alley six claimed to rule the universe, but were drowned for their presumption. Senior ditch day once again provided an opportunity for the troops to exercise their ingenuity, much to the dismay of the seniors, who returned to find their rooms occupied by water-filled balloons, ice and the like. One poor soul discovered his Volkswagen sitting in the mid- dle of the courtyard, filled with books, clothes, and other junk collected from his room and the rooms of three of his classmates. Another of these deserving sen- iors found two feet of sawdust liberally distributed over his room. Meals were kept lively throughout the year due to the activities of the waiters union, the anti-waiters union union, the Women Are Evil Club, and the Anti-Physicists Club. After dinner the house retires for a typical evening of chimney stuffing, cards, and bull sessions in The lounge, maybe a water fight or a shower party, or even study and sleep. ' Fleming House felt a deep' sense of pride and honor when we again won the Charities Drive, nearly out-so- liciting all the other houses put together. Our doughty duns relaxed third term with The prize - a steak ban- quet and very able entertainment from the faculty, for once our slaves, who also served as our waiters for the meal. All in all, Fleming had a great year, and we're certainly looking forward to the next. fb sm fy 4 , if ' 'fl f T' Don Wiberg Jerry Wilhelmy Bob Williams Jon Wright Gary Zimmerman Richard Brandt Phil Brooks Terry Buffum Bob Bump Ben Burke Ross Carder Jerry Arenson Luis Baez-Duarte Brent Banta Ted Bate Dick Baugh Clark Benson Tom Bergstresser John Berry Tom Bowman A .ms . 78 Ricketts So what happened in Ricketts this year? You can get part of the answer from a glance at a calendar. Start- ing out the year was of course rotation, which required everyone to make the supreme effort to be much more pleasant, urbane, and impressive than usual, but short- ly followed by initiation lblessed reliefll which required everyone to be much more cynical and surly than usual. Initiation this year featured an entirely new concept of the job of pledgemaster, created by Brad i Progress is Our Most Important Product l Efron, who made his appearance clad in tux and tall silk hat, delivering com- mands and cutting observations in soft, cultured tones. Lest the frosh get the wrong idea about the nature of initiation, however, there were Doc and Weaver, re- spectively loud and surly, and Mr. Peter R, F. Rony with his unequalled enthusiasm for waterfighting and other diversions. A memorable innovation was the contest between Frosh Brandt and Turner to determine who was faster on the draw with his slide rule. The contest ended in pandemonium and a tie for last place when neither was able to come up with the right answer for a simple two-number product. Valuable experience in salesman- ship was gained by the initiates int heir attempt to sell to various merchants along Colorado and Lake streets an eight-foot rubber beach ball iinflatedl, The frosh reigned supreme in waterfights, and even the upper- classmen could hardly restrain themselves from smiling after Fleming, on what they thought was a surprise at- tack in the wee hours of the morning, found themselves locked in the Ricketts courtyard with two fire hoses play- ing on them. Before we had had time to recover from initiation and rotation, we found midterms and the lnterhouse Dance bearing down upon us simultaneously. Under the lea- dership of Social Chairmen Efron and Childs plus lnter- house Enthusiast Ted Bate, Ricketts produced something of a departure from traditional lnterhouse design, an impressionistic scene based upon Night on Bald Moun- tain. A large Economy-sized Demon bashed his way up from subterranean depths to threaten a tiny village, overlooked by an ancient castle. Behind the backdrop, the massed wattage of the house's hi-fi enthusiasts blasted out donder und blitzen to a background of Moussorgsky's music. The lounge was also an innova- tion, which met with mixed reaction task the man who's tried itl. Of course the dance itself was iust an anti- climax to the planning and building. What with the backdrops and the bosun's chair for painting from above, this year's construction entailed a lot of rope tricks. Central to this activity was Dokken, grounded by a broken leg, broadcasting vivid instructions to the trolls on the roof, calling upon his knowledge of frosh physics and Strong problems to explain on an average of 30 times per day just why the tension on the bosun's chair rope was not great enough to be hazardous. The rest of the social program featured exchanges, barn dances, house parties, and theatre parties. High- lighting the second-term program was of course the Apache Dance, Third term's most memorable event was Frank Cormia President the Catalina party, which had an unscheduled over- night extension due to The wrath of Poseidon. Trapped on Catalina with only a supple of pickles, frankfurters, and women, our heroes fought off their bitter disap- pointment at the prospect of missing Their Monday classes and made out as best They could. The house government this year was capably headed by President Frank Cormia, who enioyed that iob even more than his other two hobbies. Executive Committee meetings sparkled with wit and humor as Efron and Treasurer Eldridge Moores kept spectators chuckling with their friendly mock battles over the budget. In The end they succeeded in verifying Rubin's Law, which states that surplusses are inevitable in a student or- ganization. lSee defeated ASCIT Treasurer Candidate Art Rubin for explanationl. Under athletic managers Maley and Morris, Ricketts had another successful year in interhouse athletics, marred only by some difficulty in winning games. After breaking even over most of the season, Ricketts ath- letes were forced to settle for fun instead of glory and renown. Hot to defend the Acme Beer Trophy acquired last year, the Rowdy guzzlers practiced hard in prep- aration for their most critical contest at the third-term Dabney barn dance. Led by Gordy Long, boy vortex, they thrilled the fans by ingesting their way to victory in 26 seconds for TO men, a new official record. In the spring came the lnterhouse Sing, with the Rowdies fervently hoping to evade the law of averages once again to rack up their sixth consecutive victory. Feelings during the two weeks of practice ranged from complete confidence to bottomless despair, and after the singing on The big night, each Rowdy heart harbored the same desire to commit violence on Dean Eaton as he filibus- tered his way toward announcement of the victors, At last came the announcement that The winning house, in a great break with tradition, was Ricketts. ln the ensuing celebration, throats Trained to a razor-sharp edge with two weeks' practice were hopelessly ruined in hours of hoarse, coarse song. The end of second term brought elections - first ASCIT, then house. The house election campaign was an unusually valuable one, with both candidates and voters showing real interest in searching for the bad as well as the good features of house life and attempting to find the right improvements. lt got to the point where a Ricketts man couldn't even starta game of patball without finding himself thinking about the effect it might have on house spirit. Following elections there was general satisfaction that capable candidates had been found for all the regular house offices and the minor offices as well. Lt is noteworthy that next year's Exec- utive Committee will have only two seniors as members. But it was the little things, the half forgotten but great- ly enioyed small incidents which even more'than the organized events made the year what it was. There were Sorenson's letters from the girl in Portland which turned out to have been written by none other than Larw Curfman. Jim tried to laugh at this disap- Jim Cribbs John Crossman Larry Curfman John Curtis Ted Davey Kerry Donovan Carl Morris, Frank Childs, Brad Efron John Andelin, Frank Cormia, Dick Mac Anally, Dick Bough, Eldridge Moores. Kendall Casey Frank Childs Frank Cormia 79 The Great Piano R. F. Jim Farmer Doug Fenwick Ron Forbess Don Forresf Clint Frasier Ron Gebhurdt Jim Geddes Mike Godfrey Bob Heorn Lowell Hill Les Hg,-sf Dlfik JONES Mike Jones Emile Julian Gerhard Klose Bob Koh Ken Lorson Sid Leibovich Tony Leonard Tom Little Dove Loebbuka Gordon Long Richard Long W. Lundershausen Dick MacAnaIIy Miles MacLennan Leonard Maley Hal Marr A Paul Marrifino Keith Mathews pointment, but his R. L. P. L. lectures never quite re- gained their former carefree tone, and his intimate friends noticed that he never again took the same whole- hearted pleasure from his unicycle riding and four-ball iuaalina. There was Crissman's lecture to the habitues of Pershing Square upon the approaching disaster of the :arms slowing rotation. lSolution: point all our rocket engines west and fire them simultaneouslyl. There was Goodmans receipt of the Order of the Bone, an honor which I never expected to receive. There was the records craze: in dessert-serving for time, Sor- enson racked up a low record of I4 seconds for a tray of I2, while Stan Sawyer set a record of his 'own kind with -4 minutes, 37 seconds, in water-drinking, Price emerged as champ with I5 glasses, while other too- ambitious attempts ended in minor tragedies, in racing to the showers for least elapsed time, Gretsky developed a new and unsuspected talent, although it was true he had three of his buddies helping him along. A few weeks before Christmas came the Great Piano R. F. A small group from an obscure religious sect was hard at work at the corner of Hollywood and Las Palmas, bringing the word of the Lord to the materialistic masses hurrying about their Christmas shopping, while a group of curious or sympathetic onlookers watched. Presently there appeared the sneering faces of a group of a half- dozen or so belligerent youths, entirely devoid of re- spect for the Word of the Lord or any other exalted value. The crowd recoiled from the scene of ugly vio- lence it sensed approaching. Suddenly the youths struck, scattering the song leaders, knocking over the crippled pianist, and then deliberately overturning and smashing the piano, They left as quickly as they had come, roar- in goff in a long black car. The police, who arrived on the double in quantity, were temporarily baffled by the case, as were the Oxy students who a short time later found a smashed piano at the bottom of their swim- ming pool. Only later did they learn that the entire drama had been produced, directed, and staged by Ricketts men. A description of life in Ricketts would never be com- plete without including the waiters. We now record for posterity a sample of waiters' table conversation. ln order to appreciate its meaning, the reader should be aware that O. R. stands for obvious remark, i.e, a standard or timeworn wisecrack. A waiter making an attempt at humor which is a too-thinly disguised variant of a previous ioke is guilty of extending the iokef' The obiective of waiter's table conversation is to make humorous statements without Il smiling, 2, making an O. R., and Sl entending the ioke. We now take you to the waiter's table, The waiters are seated, eating. Enter Dick Long, rapidly, glancing at watch with worried expression, buttoning shirt. From Long's behavior the casual observer would never guess that he arrives late every day of the week. Long learnestlyl: Hope l'm not late, Baugh. Baugh lglancing at watch with bored expressionl: Oh, no, it's only ten after. Frasier lwith cold contemptl: Way to get here on time, Long. Long lwith quiet olignityl: I fell asleep. Leonard: Oh, I thought maybe you lust forgot to come, like yesterday. ' Wooster: Did you forget to go to your memory course last night, Long? Sorenson lruling with judicial air as the highest author- ity on waiter etiquettel: That was an O, R., Wooster. Cleve Moler Ralph Moore Eldridge Moores Carl Morris Dave Nissen Roger Noll Larry Nordell Rodney Pokken Wooster: Sorry, fellas. Jones: Long didn't make it to his memory course because he forgot the address! Uones breaks up, giggling in helpless mirthl. Sorenson lgreatly aggrievedl: Way to extend the ioke, Jones! Wooster: Nice O. R.! Leonard: Way to laugh at your own ioke, Jones! lJone-s is still weak with laughter. The others ignore him con- temptuouslyl. Karl Pool John Price Long Ito Baughl: You should hear my new stereo setup. lt's really terrific. I got the amplifier kit at 201, off at this place I know of down in Long Beach. Forrest: Does it play Aeolian-Skinner organ music, Long? Baugh: Your amplifier can't be any good, Long, since it was built by an M. E. Jones: Nice O. R., Baugh. Long lin loud, affirmative tonel: E. E.'s wouldn't be able to make anything if it weren't for the M. E.'s. How would they ever make the stamped chassis for the am- plifier? lContinues to expostulate at great length the relative virtue of M. E.'sl. Wooster lreturning from kitchenl: Oh, no, don't tell me I missed the E. E. ioke! Sorenson: Way to extend and extend the ioke, Long. Frasier lwith considerable heatl: Long, every day you spoil the spontaniety of the E. E. ioke. Baugh: Awright, Iet's go for this barfy dessert. Ready, one, two, three, go. IAII extend a random number of fingersl. Unidentified Early-Eating Troop: Hey, don't I get to go for it? Forrest: You know the old rule. Sevenths for waiters before seconds for troops. Sorenson: Oboy, I hope I win! Forrest: I don't really want it. I'm just going for it so Sorenson won't win. I hope I win! Baugh lafter much deliberation and twitchy arithmeticl: Sorenson wins. Frasier: Oh, no, I won! Baugh, you always screw up! Sorenson lmodestlyl: I won because my heart was pure. Voice from Far End of Table: Pure what? Some of the things which went on in the house were a kind that an outside observer would just never under- stand. For example, he would never quite comprehend the reason for the irrational enthusiasm of the troops for such skill games contests as Door-Stealing, Pill Pil- fering, or Four Ball Juggling While Riding Unicycle Back- wards and Spinning Tray Counterclockwise with Left Hand. Too bad Crud didn't accept Prexy's challenge in Back Seat Clambering, but then they would have prob- ably had a hard time getting enough girls to agree to participate anyhow. And then there was the Hitchhiking contest which Uy Your won by a fantastic margin. The L. D. team had its hitchhikers eq-uippebl with a banio and unicycle as props, but Up Your had Judy Jones. The casual visitor to Snake Alley would have had a hard time understanding things tooj He might have con- cluded that the inmates there had flipped due to the pressures of too much study and come down with some inverted form of Acrophobia. Actually, those beds were suspended up there to clear the floor area for large- scale experimentation with Man's Oldest Art, at least until Slobko and Hill had their closet wiped out by an exploding iug. Second term found a group of slingshot enthusiasts busily diverting their excess energy into creative chan- nels. Not contented with a traditional-size slingshot, sufficient to bombard Dabney House with water bal- loons, they worked on new, improved, and above all, bigger models featuring the patented Baugh Automatic Release Mechanism, together with a block-and-tackle arrangement for cocking, and developed more efficient rapid-fire techniques utilizing the Milder Calibrated Bal- loon, which nearly spelled diaster for the ROTC. Next began a range-developing phase of experimentation which progressively produced wet splotches on the Olive Walk, on the Synchrotron, and in front of the Greasy. No one knows to what heights the art might have risen if that third-story window in Guggenheim hadn't gotten in the way. Twenty years from now who will know the difference? Not many in the outside world. But the hundred Rowdies who lived the year in Ricketts wouldn't trade their ex- periences for anything. -LES HIRST Pierre Sundborg Lance Taylor Paul Purdom Peter Rony Carl Rovainen Bob Ruby Stan Sawyer Doug Smith. Jim Sorensen Doug Stewart Dick Thompson Dick Tuft Gary Turner Don Voet John Weaver Jim Wooster Joel Yellin Geary Younce Throop John EveriTT, President Bob Harmon, Vice President' As Dean STrong claims is Typical of all Tech freshmen, This year's Throop Club frosh cerfainly did learn fasT. For example, iT didn'T Take Them long aT all To learn who John Kennedy was. Occupying The disTinguished posifion of head babysiTTer li.e. pledgemasTerl, Kennedy was boTh faTher and moTher To his adoring diapered charges. Besides diapering his poor liTTle innocenTs, lwoe be To The frosh who losT his diaperl Kennedy's duTies consisTed of lourping The new arrivals afTer lunch lif They had Time for lunchl, of making sure ThaT each frosh received his daily exercise, of personally over- seeing his charges daily baThs lvia waTer balloon, fire hose, or jusT fire exTinguishersl, and of making sure ThaT These fuTure leaders of Throop Club and socieTy were developing spirifually and psychologically and were becoming adiusTed To Their new environmenT. The diapered crew evidenfly Thrived on The love and affection ThaT Their doTing overseers lavished upon Them, because Their subsequenT exploifs are now a maTTer of record. For example, never has Dabney EaTs IT, lan olol Tra- difional round sung To The Tune of Frere Jacquesl been sung wiTh such spiriT and enThusiasm. Also new records were seT in The frosh lengThs race and in The numbers of annoyed OccidenTal sTudenTs. The Throop frosh always seemed To enioy Themselves CTT Their play wiTh The freshmen of The oTher houses, be- cause when They refurned from This play lsoaking weTl, They were always bearing such Things as fuses, lighT bulbs, door handles, flower poTs, and red fire haTs which They said They had won in Their games, BUT, afTer running shorT of many of These aforemenTioned ifems, some of The ho-uses decided They didn'T wanT To play any more. 84 Sfeve Ahrens John Alleman John ArmsTrong Dean Ayers Bob Chamberlain Gary Chamness Eli Chernow Reginald Clemens Mel Cheslow Gerald Clough Jan Conrad Ralph Dawson Ted Elconin Dennis Evans Elliston Farrell Charles Flynn Dennis Gilbreath Dale Green Wayne Groesbeck Fletcher Zeus Gross John Grover Robert Hangerbrauk Herm Hartung W. V. Hassenzahl Norman Hawkins Dave Himrocl After the big night of formal initiation, the diapered throng shed their diapers and were deemed grown up enough to join Throop Club as full fledged mem- bers. They then turned to the problem of getting through the year at Tech. Throop Club, as the new frosh soon discovered, is the hub of campus life for the non-resident student. lt is here, next to the greasy where the off-campus man can eat his lunch lwhile the Maltzets play the piano - music to regurgitate byl, get into a bull session, get into ping pong or card games, or just relax between classes. But much more than iust a lounge, Throop Club is an organization that provides for the diverse interests of all of its members. Under the watchful eyes of Dick and Lorna Cooper lResident Associate and mascot respec- tivelyl Throop's set of officers, led by old man John Everitt, the professional student, efficiently organized and directed the activities of the club. Assisting John were Bob Harmon, vice president, Al Porush, secretary, Fletcher elbows Gross, treasurer, Dave Himrod and John Stene, co-social chairmen, Buzz Merrill and Chuck Ray, co-athletic managers, and Jim Wilkinson as in- spirational leader. Of course one of the most important of Throop Club's activities is its social program, Planned by social chair- men Dave Himrod and John Stene, weekly social events were found to be irresistable by seniors as well as frosh. After the first preliminary round of exchanges came the first really big event of the year - the interhouse dance. Refusing to be outdone by the other houses, Throop Club planned big for this year's interhouse, Literally overnight, the club lounge and courtyard were trans- formed into a scene from the land of the pharoahs - ancient Egypt. After entering the throne room through the long marble corridor where the hieroglyphics told of the great deeds of past pharoahs, the first obiect to strike the view of the awed visitor was a seven foot statue of Toth, the Egyptian god of learning lCourtesy of Twentieth Century Foxl, who sat on his pedestal tow- ering over his smoking altar. Across from the impos- ing monkey god sat Pharoah himself on his throne, F. Gross, J. Everitt, D. Himrod, B. Har- mon, A. Porush, J. Stene, B. Merrill. Bill Hogan Chuck House Bent Huld Gary Jantscher Richard Jenson Howard Kabakow Curtis Kuebler Larry Kugler Ron Kunzelman Michael Malley Bob Maltz Carl Maltz Mike Mann Etan Markowitz Wayne Massey Peter Metcalf James Moorhead Dick Newcomer Bob Nielsen 86 Don Nisewcnger Martin Olsson John Petersen Stun Pollack Al Porush , Chuck Ray Art Rosenthal Robert Roudo Russ Russell Peter Rux' Jim Scull Bill Shuber V Harold Stork , John Iver Stene Bill Strczka John Stromberg B. E. Swartz Bob Tait Ortwin Wersel 87 -f ' 'Y 'i-IQW' 'iY'f5-.fit 1 it , , 1 ggi. at gui? as fi 4 ,i ji gl ' izgiili , ,xt 'B f it ..,iI.:.i ..,, ..ff'f',.. .WTC'fnfM 'fi ff . .1 gf ' ' sjirfsf ..k,,, . . I complete with the sacred asp on his crown. Outside, across the desert sands beyond the undiscovered tomb of some unknown pharoah, stood the sphinx and one of the pyramids. Although the interhouse dance is the highlight of Throop Club's yearly social calendar, many other events pro- vided diversion and helped to fill up the many leisure house whic hthe Tech student inevitably finds at his disposal. Other events which drew their share of pleas- ure seekers, included a costume dance, a south sea is- land dance, a snow party at Big Bear Lake lthere was some snowl a Catalina Party with Ricketts lheld over an extra day because of popular demand and the Coast Guardl and the usual round of exchanges luntil Mike Kane's charming vernacular removed all prospective ex- change materiall, bowling parties, and after-game dances. Other Throop Club sponsored activities included ping pong and bridge tournaments. Very suspiciously, both tournaments were won by the club president: the bridge tournament being won by the two old men of the club, President John Everitt and Ed Schwartz, while the newly elected third term president, Fletcher Gross lan ex-bridge playerl copped the laurels in the ping pong tournament. lAt last in ping pong he can't elbow any- onel. Athletics too captured the interest of many Throop Club members. Led by all-conference basketball star John Stene and second team all-conference outfielder Buzz Merrill, Throop contributed several regulars to frosh and varsity teams. Varsity lettermen from Throop also included Dale Parkhurst, baseball, Steve Ahrens, track, Herm Hartung, football and baseball, and Chuck Ray, football. ln interhouse athletics Throop Club also showed up well. Strong teams were fielded by athletic managers Buzz Merrill and Chuck Ray for almost all sports, particularly in football, where a 6 to nothing loss at the hands of champion Dabney was the only blemish on the record of the Throop gridders. Bowling seemed to be another sport where Throop did particularly well, June found the interhouse bowling trophy still resting on the mantel over the club's fire- place, iust as it had been for most of the year lspastic frosh with the dropsies notwithstandingl. New officers elected for the third term of this year and for the first two terms of next year will face problems concerning the very existence of Throop Club. Fletcher Gross as president, Doug Dunham as Veep, Dick New- comer as secretary, Bill Hogan as treasurer, Ralph Daw- son, Chuck Ray, and Bob Chamberlain as co-social chair- men, Buzz Merrill and Lon Bell as athletic managers, Ken Marcroft as pledgemaster, and Lynn Hardy as li- brarian, comprise the new slate of officers which will be confronted by the effects of the new building pro- gram, which by the addition of the three new student houses may make serious inroads on Throop Club mem- bership. However, it is felt by many Tech men who have been members of the off-campus house, that there will always be a need for an organization such as Throop Club, to care for those men who from choice or necessity decline to live or eat in the student houses. ,, i v in . f Y k 5, , fig If E591 5 I H ,g 5 f-My W, msg .' -' ilff Campu Art Ludwig Don Anderson David Carta Bob Chandos Philip Clar Mort Cramer Earl Johnson Bernard Malofsky Frank Mihm Meredith Mitchell Frank Nowak David Owens W. W. Parker V John Shusrer Gary Stupian Byron Summers William Waggoner Bill Wong Pai Young Interhouse Sports '53 n Dr. Robert L. Hutfenbock, Muster of Student Houses Standing: Miss Leckbond, Miss Woltzer. Sitting: Miss Cheney iiitice taff Miss May Croix, Miss Irene Younger, Miss Myra Smithline, and Miss Kertrude Concannon, maintainence women Miss Mary Townsend assist ant housekeeper, Miss Rachel Kirkpatrick, housekeeper, not pictured: Miss Wilma Peters, maintainence woman Pie ident Associate Ric Norlander . Henry Dearman John Anclelin . Rama Murphy .,,,. ,,,,,,, Dick Cooper .. - - . . . Blacker Dabney Ricketts Fleming .. .Throop ACTIVITIES CX? Board of Director The 1958-1959 ASCIT Board of Directors was the first to incorporate the rather extensive organizational changes made in the student body government during 1958. With policy-making now the maior concern of the Executive Com- mittee, the BOD was free to pursue to a greater extent innovations in ASClT's program of activities. During the maior part of third term, many appointments were made to stu- dent offices such as the ExComm, California Tech, BIG T, Little T, Student Camp, EPC, and others. ln particular, the 1958 New Student Camp demonstrated great improvement due to more careful and extensive planning. An evaluation com- mittee created by ASClT has provided in the form of a report a sound operational basis for future camps. Over the summer, a new program of freshman contacting and visitation was carried out with apparent favorable results. The Jazz Concert first term was an outstanding success. Featuring Louis Armstrong and the Firehouse Five plus Two, the concert held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium attracted a large crowd of students and the general public. Meanwhile, the ASCIT Social Program was in full swing. A well-attended Lost Weekend was the highlight of third term activities. Homecoming and the election of a Queen was the dominant event first term. Fifteen hand-picked beauties made for an interesting, if difficult, decision. Christmastime saw Dabney Lounge the scene of a wintery fairyland as couples danced by a twelve -foot tree. Then, of course, the Winter Formal at the lnternational Ballroom of the Bev- erly Hilton will be remembered by many. On the more serious side of student body affairs, much was done toward re- vising the awards system so as to make it more equitable and extensive. Many athletic, debate, and band awards were distributed during the year and forty people were named the recipients of Honor Keys and Certificates for outstand- ing service to the school. Of great interest during second term was a proposal for buying a moun- tain cabin on Mt. Baldy, The idea was finally reiected but along with other sug- gestions it remains as a possible use for awesome surplus in the treasury. The Educational Policies and Executive Committees were particularly ac- tive during the year and the Board of Directors was able to consider many ex- cellent reports recommending improvements in the general operation of the government and relations with the faculty, Of particular interest were studies made of the Physical Education Program and Student Life. The latter was an attempt to describe student institutions and attitudes, certainly an interesting and important quesion. Submited by, Tom Jovin Tom Tisch, Rep at Large, Ken Dinwiddie, social chairman, Bob Thompson, activities chairman, M. J. Wilkinson, vice president, Mike Godfrey presidentg Tom Jovin, secretory, Tony Leonard, othletic chairman, Jerry Arenson, treasurer, and Dave Spencer, business manager. i R. Johnson-Second Term Chairman, D. Blakemore, M. Godfrey, C. Moler, B. Bauer, M. J. Wilkinson-Chairman, H. Kieffer, R, Carder, C Hamilton, R. Pitzer, K. Frewing. . Board of Control D. Johnson, R. Lange, M. Godfrey, W, Baer, J. Arenson, T. Jovin. A cit E ecutive Last year saw the birth of a new ASCIT committee, thoughtfully founded by student leaders who felt a great concern for the Institute and its student body, This past year has seen the ASCIT Executive Committee start off on its first uncertain steps toward effectiveness and a fulfillment of the desires expressed by its founders, During this first year the ExComm found itself in alter- nate periods of activity and frustrating immobility. There were times when it seemed that a committee 'set up on such uncertain and -unspecified purposes could not give itself the initial launching that would carry itself into productive opera- tion. Yet the ExComm managed to accomplish some import- ant things. General methods of operation were decided on, and a very informal atmosphere was introduced that has been and will be beneficial as the committee develops thru the years. Committee Several small iobs were handled by the committee as it attempted to define itself. The honor point system was reviewed, the By-laws were interpreted once or twice, and the P.E. program study by the student EPC was initiated. Then ExComm turned to tackle its most important and thought-provoking assignment: the now-well-publicized study of the Caltech student. This investigation, expanded by sev- eral members and several months, has not yet been com- pleted, but from present indications it should be a great aid both to ASCIT and to student-faculty relations. The present ExComm believes that the committee can be an effective force in shaping and studying the affairs of the student body and of the Institute as a whole. They feel that this group will come to be looked upon by the administra- tion, faculty, and students as a source of ideas and as the first step toward a broader understanding among the many people and functions that make up Caltech. ew Oflicer B. Koh-ASCIT Rep., K. Casey-Social Chairman, H. Kieffer-Activities Chairman, T. Tebbin-Vice President, T. Jovin-President, B. Bauer-Secretary, B. Hilchey-Business Manager, C. Gottschali Athletic Manager, C. Morris - Treasurer. L. Linson, G. Logemonn, L. Toth, B. Bauer, J. Everitt, T. Tebbin, G. Zimmerman, S. Leibovich. Educational Policies Committee , l Eleetmn Committee Due To a present Trend at Tech, The firsT problem ofthe Election Com- mittee was finding members. The first election was for class officers and The frosh proceeded To have Ties and run-offs until The end'of The school year caused a secretary To be elected. Questionable material, i.e. garbage, appeared in The Ricketts ballot box from The start. Since The stuff was intended To be Thrown out we did lust that. The stink iT caused resulted in a general improvement in voting behavior in all corners. For a swan song, The ASCIT, ExComm, and others worked out a new, im- proved election procedure designed To prevent more Than Three run-offs. The ASClT's share of The credit goes To 'The oThers'. Thanx To The mem- bers for making sure we had some pretty fair elections. D. Turner, J. Stenbit, J. Lohman, A. Armstrong, W. Baer, C. Velline, D. Forrest, D. Shakel, L. Sloss Interheu e Committee l Standing: G. Akselrod, K, Polson, D. Kuli, F. Cormia, J, Everitt. Sitting: R. Harmon, R. Johnson, R. MacAnc1lly, W. Johnson, R. Montgomery, Lying: K. Brown. 4 Honor Key To reward its outstanding members in the field of extracurricular activities the ASCIT organization each year awards Honor Keys. These keys are given to men who have demonstrated great willingness to take an active and responsible part in campus or- ganizations during the current year. Particular criteria are the service value of an activity to the students and the Institute at large, the responsibility involved, the extent and quality of a man's work, and the overall scope of his ac- tivities. The reviewing committee consisted of the ASCIT Athletics Manager, the Activities Chairman, and the B-usiness Manager. These men tried as much as pos- sible to utilize real knowledge of an applicant's participation in activities gained through interviews etc., rather than rest heavily on a point system as I Honor Key committee: Tony Leonard, Dave Spencer, Bob Thompson had been done previously. No attempt was made to strictly limit the number of awards, the goal was to define a standard of excellence which would be an enduring measure of the value of an Honor Key award for succeeding years. As an incidental part of reorganization it was decided that the members of the reviewing com- mittee applying for awards would be considered by the remaining BOD members rather than by themselves as was previous policy. Participation in extracurricular activities wa s par- ticularly high as iudged from preceeding years, and a correspondingly higher number of keys were awarded. In addition, Honor Certificates were awarded to men who did not quite merit keys b-ut nevertheless participated highly in extracurricular activities during the year. HONOR KEYS Gus Akselrod Gerald Arenson Wally Baer Bill Bauer Keith Brown, Jr. Frank Cormia Ken Dinwiddie John Everitt Michael Godfrey Jerry Hansen Lee Hood Dick Johnson Tom Jovin Dennis Kuli Bob Lange Tony Leonard Mike Milder Cleve Moler Kirk Polson Stan Saidera Dave Spencer Tom Tebben Tom Tisch Bob Thompson Gary Zimmerman HONOR CERTIFICATES Ronald Arps Alan Carlin Martin Carnoy Brad Efron Ronald Forbess Arnold Goldford Carl Hamilton Martin Kaplan Hugh Kieffer Sid Leibovich Richard MacAnally Douglas McLane Richard Montgomery Tom Morton Roger Noll Robert Pailthorp Douglas Shakel Larry Sloss Louis Toth Howard Weisberg Clyde Zaidins Tau Beta Pi Dick Bough, Mike Milder, Bill Graham, Bob Lange, Valdimir Baicher, Bob Harmon. The Tau Beta Pi Association, national engineer- ing honor society, was founded at Lehigh University in 1885 by Edward Higginson Williams, Jr., to mark in a fitting manner those who have conferred honor upon their Alma Mater by distinguished scholarship and exemplary character as undergrad- uates in engineering, or by their attainments as alumni in the field of engineering, and to foster a spirit of liberal culture in the colleges of America. --Preamble to the Constitution. The California Beta Chapter of Tau Beta Pi was established at Caltech in l92l. lOne year be- fore a chapter was established at MlTl. Since that time, California Beta has initiated more than a thousand members. Although Ta-u Beta Pi is primarily an engin- eering honor society, undergraduates at Caltech in all options except biology are considered for mem- bership. To be eligible for membership, a junior must be in the upper one-eighth of his option, and a senior, in the upper one-fifth of his option. A can- didate is considered not only on the basis of his outstanding scholarship but also on his personality and interest and participation in school activities. Tau Beta Pi at Caltech has sponsored several proiects on campus. During third term, at the dis- cretion of the chapter, a Tau Beta Pi Freshman of the Year is selected on the basis of outstanding scholarship and activities. A free tutoring service is offered to those students in need of tutoring and unable to pay for a tutor. ln the past a faculty evaluation program has been sponsored. This year President Bill Graham attended the 53rd annual convention of Tau Beta Pi at Boston, Mas- sachusetts. SENIORS: Gerald Arenson Valdimar Baicher Richard Bough Keith Brown Robert E. Chandos Ronald Forbess William Graham Francis W. Groesbeck Robert Harmon James Havey Gordon Hughes Richard Johnson Walter Johnson Robert Lange JUNIORS: David G. Luenberger David G. Cassel John Munson Mike Milder William F. Greenman Louis Tofh Thomas Morton Bradley Efron Howard Wegsbe,-9 John Peterson Carl Morris James Woosfer Steven Schwarz David Teal D. Spencer, R. Pitzer, B. Banfa, B. McClure Back Row: B. Blandford, F. Newman, T, Tisch, T. lorillo, R. Lange, J. Arenson, D. Spencer. Center: R. Johnson, R. Thompson, M. Godfrey, T. Leonard, W. Boer, D. Kuli, B, McClure, K. Brown, M. Milder, T. Jovin, RL Pitzer, F. Cormia, K, Dinwiddie. Seated: D. Owings, Beaver, B. Banfa. H. Harris, D. Benson, T. Morton, R. Noll, E. Robkin, K. Scholtz. Totem P TOTEM'S second year of existence was essentially a successful one, two issues were published and a third was delayed by budget difficulties until the first of next year. A major literary war flared up briefly when an over-zealous critic from the Tech ventured out of his glass-paneled office with a few too many bricks, but the major problem of the year was still to convince secretive Techmen to reveal the masterpieces hidden in the bottom of desk drawers. As Robkin and Scholtz have at last been led out to pasture, Bob Wax will be Editor next year. Dave Benson and Roger Noll will head the staff of trusted assistants. Co-editors Scholtz, Morton, Robkin The California Tech ' Sid Crouching: L. Kaimins. Sirting: L. Hoss, L. Taylor, B. Kon, R. Noll, J. Yellin, C. Gotfschull, S. Lichbovich, N. Sheely. Standing: G. Klose, M Ccrnoy, M. Milder, C. Moler. Left to right: B. Marvin, B. Tivul, J. Rix, D. Schild- kraut,,D. Norman, D. Forrest, S. Imrich, S. Brumelle, H. Johnson, A. Ehrlich, C. Mead, A. Thiessen. O Front to Back: C, Velline, D. Butterfield, D. Green B. Farrell, T. Bergstresses, S. Saidere, O. Seely, B. Shull, H. Gier, J. Alleman, R. Gatterdam, D. Kauffman. lf one looks back through the Big T for the last few decades, he is sure to find some musical organi- zation - a band or orchestra - pictured in each. Yet old timers note that the present band dates back only a 'matter of three years. Under the able leadership of Tom Bergestrasser, and Christ Vel- line, band managers, Stan Saddera, student director, and John Deich- man, band director, the band con- tinued its course of expanded serv- ice to the Caltech campus this year. Drawing on undergrads, graduates and their wives, the band, with 33 regular members, has outgrown the small stage of Culbertson Hall and anxiously awaits the completion of the new auditorium with its ex- panded rehearsal space. The band is in reality three or- ganizations in one. During the fall months, the Football Band can be heard, at games at home and away, marching for Homecoming, or prac- ticing in T.P. During the second term, this organization shrinks, and be- comes the Pep Band, evident at night basketball games, forming the core of the Tech rooting section. ln the words of one of the team mem- bers, The guys play, scream, yell and cheer. lt really helps to know we have their support. But the organization of which band members are most proud is the Concert Band. This year, in ad- dition to two successful campus con- certs, a winter concert in Culbertson, and a spring concert presented out- doors, the band went on its first trip afield - a special engagement at that cultural center known as Disneyland. As the band grows in size and age, band award iackets are now noticably evident on campus. With only one member scheduled to leave this spring, the band looks forward to bigger and better things to come. Dohn Schildkraut Ist Row: J. Alleman, J. Meyer, R. L. Merritt, L. Langdon, B. Moore, Grimes, J. Yoh, D. Curtis, B. Bla Hood, D. Benson, C. Hamilton, D. Ehrlich, Manager Frank Greenman, R. Arps, J. Lovelady. Lawler, R. Norton, D. MacAnally, J. Thomas, D. Johnson, Director Olaf Frodsham, F. Davey, L. Fretwell, G. Muenich. 2nd Row: B. Gordon, K. Russell, V. Barcher, R. Dawson, President Eldridge Moores, D. ndford, Librarian Dick Jones, J. Russ, G. Jorden, P. Maraffino. 3rd Row: J. Coe, D. Tuff, D. Mitchell, L. Thompson, J. Lohman, Frewing, D. Shakel, D. Forrest, R. Carder, L. Sloss. 4th Row: P. Weichsel, A. O. Seely, K. Dinwiddie, K. Casey, L. Kugler, P. Sundborg, T. Creighton, D. Kauffman, G. Klose, D. Long, The Caltech Glee Club had its best in the 1958-i959 school year. Director cidental College, led the club in a series fifty miles from Pasadena. The Glee Club performed its normal geles area. On the Caltech campus they sang for l'lOmGCOminQ, The ll'1Tel'l'I0USe 5509, a meeting of the Service League, and the anl'1UOl Spring Concert. ln The City Of PGSOI- dena the Club sqng repeqr engagements for Westminster Presbyterian Church, the Twilight Club, and the Fine Arts Club of Pasadena. Other nearby appearances in- cluded Eagle Rock High School, the Holly- wood Women's Club, and the annual Col- lege Glee Club Festival held this year at Loyola. One of the most enjoyable per- formances for the members of the Club was the annual exchange concert with the wom- en's section of the Pomona College Glee Club. The big event of the year, however, was the third-term tour to San Francisco. ln five days the Glee Club put on eight con- certs in Bakersfield, Clovis, Hanford, Pat- terson, San Carlos, San Francisco, and Berkeley. This was the first time the Club has gone on an extended tour. Judging from the response the audiences through- out the state, the tour may well become an annual affair. The hard - working officers of the club who handled the myriad of details for such a successful season included Eldridge Moores, president, Frank Greenman, man- . ager, Kent Frewing, secretary, Gerhard Klose, treasurer, and Dick Jones, librarian. David Kauffman and busiest season in its seven-year history Olaf M. Frodsham, Professor of Music at Oc- of concerts ranging as far as three hundred quota of concerts in the Greater Los An- Director Olaf Fordsham YMCA Under the leadership of President Bob Blandford, Vice-President Alan Car- lin, Treasurer Howard Weisberg, Secretary Mel Neville, National Representative Tom Morton, and Publicity Director Dave Cassel, the Caltech YMCA enioyed one of its most successful and exciting years in its history. f The slate of program activities was headed by four leaders of America, Sarvepalli Radharishman, philosopher and Vice-President of India, Victor Reuther, nationally known labor leader, Abraham Maslow, noted psychologist, and James Conant, former President of Harvard and High Commissioner to Germany, Visiting Theologian Will Herberg, famous architech Richard Neutra, and noted educator Robert Maynard Hutchins rounded out the Y's program of prominent speakers. The Man and the Arts Commission kept things busy with a reading of T. S. Elliot's Murder in the Cathedral, the Y film Series and visits to the studios of a number of interesting local artists. The Public Affairs Commission sponsored a small discussion group, a debate on the controversial Right to Work Law, and a discussion of the Algeria problem. American University Field Staff per- sonnel fitted into this commissons program at several strategc points. The prin- cipal activities of the Religious Emphasis Commission were the visit of eight the- ological students to the campus, the Philosophy of Life Discussion group, and a series of comparative religion lectures given by Floyd Ross. The Caltech Y kept its reputation for outstanding participation in inter- collegiate activities by co-sponsoring the popular Caltech-Scripps Student-Fac- ulty Conference, and by sending 20 students to Y regional and national con- ferences during Christmas vacation. The Y provided regional leadership in the persons of Tom Morton as Regional Associate Co-Chairman, and Mel Neville as a member of the Asilomar Planning Committee. The new officers, which include, President Dave Cassel, Vice-President Stan Klein, Treasurer Bob Nason, Secretary Bob Heath, National Representative Carl Rovainin, and Publicity Director Pete Mayer, assisted by staff personnel Wes Hershey, Doug Sampson and Sylvia Escher anticipate that the successes of the past year will provide the foundation for an even more interesting year next year. 112 l 1- ' -fx ,rw .. 5, s .L r -A ik 1 . -a ii' aw Y' Firsf Row: J. Smith, B. Poilfhorpe, J. Johnston. Second Row: K. KnGPP, G. Klose, D. Spencer, D. McLoine. L... --I gg '1 ,. , ....... -I ....... . Homecoming . Queen Hilly lvosk AS J. Farmer, PL Brookes, R. Lawler, L. Sloss, H. Rice, J. Hribar, Dr. Norman Davidson, and G. Zimmerman. ACE M. Kaplan, J. Cormia, Charlie Brozuen, M. Holland, and J. Hansen. 0 Q WN-0 OS S GSXA Oi obkivl Cam YXOQ Sw, Noes , SVN' 05 56 IRE-MBE N S3 U fiom' 0 '90 004 oh' .6702 .-O ,Q8 42 4,4 . Orolbfbofy 050' Q 4+ My GA? 04976 7' of 'Q C' S0061 slfe'J,of2eP -f0c'o6so , Oowbgofy . Gregg 41 Qogoq ,H 7,50 07,0- Radio The year T958-59 has been one of outstanding success for The Tech Ham Radio Club. For a change, meetings were held and things got done-with the promise of even big- ger and better things to come. Under the leadership l?l of prexy Gordo Hughes, Secretary - Embezzler Steve Schwa rz, and Chief Engineer H e r m Rickerman, several un- precented s t e p s were taken. One of these was the addition to the club of several grad student members, who turned out to be avid to an ex- tent truly amazing and sometimes embarrassing as well, Amateur radio network operation was instituted, and- a free message service started, this service has been very successful w i t h something under a hun- dred messages handled. The problem of equip- ment reared its ugly head as usual. This Time, however, the problem was handled by a high- powered system of tax- ation, which had the ad- ditional advantage of leaving The taxpayers Too broke To do any- thing but use the equip- ment. For the future the A oit Photo The ASCIT Photo Division is the organization set up by the Associa- ted Students to be responsible for undergraduate photographic activity on campus. lt provides photographs for the Big T and California Tech on request, manages the Student Houses Dark- room, both for its own use and for the -use of photo hobbyists, and at- tempts to provide a gen- eral photographic ser- vice for the use of The students. A m o n g its more active members during the past year were: Steve Stephens, Chmn., D e n n i s Paull, Secy.-Treas., Hap Gier, Darkroom Mgr., John Soule, Arch Thiessen, Neil Richardson, Bob Williams, and Herb Rice. 6' ' .s ogwor U96 reiuvenated club looks forward to sumptious quarters in one of the new buildings, luxuri- ous new equipment, and bigger, better, even more gung-ho grad stu- dents. Ss O . UQ 433.6 4 '14 B56 O 1-Q30 0 if ww I 5 i we P' s be X2 'Wg' .9666 0 I . QQ XQV- qsle' .xx- oso . X radxll Qllel ' Q' , ' XX' QNOQJ.. C990 66:20 C060 Ofc O' X90 C' 'cl o- Y- - Q YNOXKLIQ, Ql l 4-9fgO06X0 op XOQ, KOQQXONG Q ' PSN C . 42' 'Q Q69 I 5 01 X00 C9 ' 66500 Math Physics The Physics Club meets a few times per term to hear talks on elec- tromagnetic, nuclear, and weak in- teractions, and their applications in grubby gadgets, or, in short, to hear discussions on everything of import- ance to suffering hu- manity. The men with knowledge of these vi- tal problems are found mostly on the faculty, and the officers have the glory of flushing them from their ivory towers, in the past year or so this work has been done by our president, Dave Kipping, and the sec- retary - treasurer, P h i l Harriman. To provide re- freshments at meetings and enrich the ossifers, the club collects dues. Then, in order to have more desired refresh- ments and impoverish the officers, a meeting is held off - campus each term. ll9 Alpine A. Dauger, G. Tibbetts, Mr. D. F. Welch, B. Tokheim. R. Despain, H, Kieffer, B. Straka, D. Kipping, H. Rice, A. Whittlesey, K. Mathews. Chri tian cience The Christian Science Organization at Caltech was reorganized in 1954. The Caltech Organization is recognized by The Mother Church, The First Church of Christ Scientist, in Boston, Massachu- setts and holds testimony meetings every two weeks, in accordance with the Church Manual. Caltech Christian Fellnw hip E. Hughes, D. Parkhursf, G. Swanson, D. Green, D. Curtis, P. Harriman, T. Noonan, C. Flynn, C. Benson, R. Coryell. Standing: P. Sundborg, T. Sallee, T. Bowman, B. Lushere, C. Baum. Sitting: C. Anroniah, L. Tenn, V. Marino, J. Smith. ewman Uluh Blackefs Dragon Dc1bney's South Sec Shonty Interhnu e Egyptian Throne Room - Throop Fleming's Bull Ring Demon of Bold Mountain - Ricketts Toth - God of Knowledge - Throop Ricketts preparation Dance Fleming Market Place and Courtyard I Dabney - A new student house? Blacker - Damsel in distress 4 Homecoming AND Dinwiddie said: Make This The biggesf Home- coming ever. And iT was. The spies wenT ouT, disguised by Their beards, by Their shades, wiTh sharpened pencilsand liTTle black books. To Scripps, To S.C. and To P.C.C. They wenT, in bars, in drive-ins and on The sTreeT: Hey, Baby! How'd you like To be Homecoming Queen aT Calfech? A wild scene! Crazy! Way, way ouT! From Endsville! The ginchiesT! CalTech? l ThoughT you were from C.M.C.!!! And Dinwiddie said: LeT There be women! And, lo and behold, one Sunday affernoon, in The courT behind Dabney Hall, a large number - in all shapes and sizes - appeared. VVarmTh and good cheer spread ThroughouT The People, as preTTy smiles and preTTy figures graced The evening Table. GenTlemen of Blacker: l'd like you To meeT number l29. And Dinwiddie said: LeT There be buT five! And slide rules flew, calculafors clicked, money changed hands, and There were but five. FooTball. Oxy. HalfTime. The CalTech Band march- ed onTo The field. An A hearT. A crown. A new converTible circling The field. A whisper, a voice, a chorus, a shouT. A roar- ing of The mulTiTudes: HiIly lvcisk! Long Live The Queen! A cit Formal The annual ASCIT Formal was held at the Bev- dancing in the plush ballroom of the hotel. Mini erly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills on February 20. mini VlP's, including Hilly lvask, attended. Jerry Grey and his orchestra supplied the music for Leadem of America Discussions in house lounges were regular features of the visits. As its Leaders of America program for this past year, 1958-1959, the Caltech Y sponsored Dr. Abraham Maslow, a noted psychologist and Professor at Brandeis University, and James B. Conant, former president of Harvard and past U.S. High Commissioner and Ambas- sador in Germany. Dr. Maslow, who was here in the second week of December, was very stimulating to the campus, pro- viding the first good contact with modern psychology for many students and faculty. While here he presented many of his findings and views, first in an evening talk A Newer Conception of Human Nature, then in visits and meals in the student houses. He also spoke to the Anthenaeum Luncheon Forum on The Psychology of Science and at many student special discussion groups, including an open house at the home of Mr. Hutchings. Students and faculty made good use of the many op- portunities to listen to and discuss with him. Dr. Conant came in second quarter, in the second week of January, During his stay here he talked mostly about the current educational situation in American high schools and the study of them he had just completed. His opening address dealt directly with this, being titled A Look at the American High School. Many meals and discussions were held in the student ho-uses, as well as the special discussion groups. He also held a special meeting with the faculty. He was kept busy in his stay here. We wish to thank Dr. Maslow and Dr. Conant for coming to the campus and participating in this pro- gram this year. Quesfiene being dnswered dffer address by Jgmes B. Conant Abraham Maslow discusses ideas with students and others. Caltech debaters had Their most successful season in several years and finished the year with a Total of 61 wins and 37 losses. Part of This success was due to the scientific aspects of the national collegiate debate question: RESOLVED: that the further development of nuclear weapons be prohibited by international agreement. This advantage was supplemented by the addition of four experienced freshman debaters to the squad. After participating in several tournaments at near- by colleges, two teams entered the 50-college Fresno State Tourney in late October. Freshmen Carl Ravainen and Carl Hamilton won first place in the Junior Men's division. The week preceding Thanksgiving vacation three Tech teams participated in the Western States Tourney at Salt Lake City, Utah. Kip Thorne and Dave Jefferson made up one team, Roger Noll and second- year debater Cleve Moler composed another, and Ham- ilton and Ravainen rounded out the squad. All three teams were selected for the 16-team elimination bracket from 70 original Teams. Moler and Noll went on to win third in the tournament. ln the individual events, Moler won third in Impromptu Speaking, and Thorne went to The finals in Extemporaneous Speaking. During the week of March 22-27, Rovainen and Hamilton represented Caltech at the Pi Kappa Delta Na- tionals at Bowling Green University, Ohio. A tournament at Occidental College two weeks later closed the season. During the year, Carl Rovainen, Joel Yellin, Roger Noll, Carl Hamilton, Kip Thorne, and Dave Jefferson were initiated into the Caltech chapter of Pi Kappa Delta, the national honorary forensics fraternity. Debate Carl Rovainen, Kip Thorne, Dave Jefferson, Carl Hamilton C..Homilton, D. Jefferson, S. Kline, R. Noll, lshown about to attack Prof. Dwright Thomasl, L. Shade, J. Yellin, K. Thorne, C. Rovainen. Ken Scholtz, Tom Morton, Roger Noll, Cleve Moler. Inter Nations Association Members Model Il. . The Ninth Session of the Model United Na- tions, held at The University of Southern Cali- fornia, was attended by over eighty schools in the Pacific region. Caltech, representing Japan, had a particularly interesting assignment. Mem- bers of the delegation sat on the five General Assembly Committees and on the Security Coun- cil. In addition, a case was presented by Ken Scholtz and Roger Noll to the International Court ot Justice charging the U.S., Great Britain, and the U.S.S.R. with a violation ot Japanese sov- ereignty through atomic testing. Resolutions on a variety of questions were also submitted. Inter- ation Association tudent-Faculty Relation Committee The Student Faculty Relations Committee is potentially one of the strongest committees on campus. With ten undergraduate and a like number of faculty members, the monthly meet- ings provide an excellent opportunity tor the students and faculty to air their views in private over mutual problems. Problems of a general nature are the most typical and include those perennial problems such as the advisor system, st-uolent-faculty con- tact, and how to increase the undergraduates interest and pride in his school. The committee chooses its own members and applications are usually opened in the fall for new members. he Little Left to Right: V. Peterson, G. Hughes, R. Huttenback P Eaton B Nason R. Sutton, D. Wood, G. Akselrod, F. Strong, G. Mayhew K Polson M Godfrey, R. A. Dean, C, S. Zaidins, R. Langmuir, T Tebbm W Baer M Milder, D. Spencer, D. Green, R. Lange, K. Clark, T Laurrtsen S Saldera B, Koh. Ken Casey, Stan Saidera tudent hep Top: C. Kuebler, R. Goflerdam, R. Poilfhorp, B. Allesina Bottom: K. Taylor, J. Siegel, A. Lcxdermcm. Yell Leaders BLACKER Ascit Dance Class Interhuuse Sing A.F. H.0.T.C. CITIZENSHIP LEADERSHIP By the tender mercy of the Department of the Air' Force, Caltech has an Air Force ROTC detachment. The main reason for the RO's exist- ance is to obtain a high caliber of future leaders for the Air Force, while an incidental purpose is that the Air Force wants excellent engineers and scientists. ' The detachment is ably staffed by the Pro- fessor of Air Science, Maior R. MacKenzie, and three assistants-Capt. Andrew Henry, Capt. George Rokuhara, and Capt. Henry L. Lanman. The administration is aptly handled by Maior MacKenzie and the secretary Marge Stadler. The instruction in various subiects concerning leader- ship and air science is handled by the three captains. The work in the detachment is done by the superb trio of sergeants-MfSgt. Leon E. Bemis, TXS-gt. Edward Obina, and T!Sgt. Willard J. Garner, who handle respectively the paper- work, student records, and supplies. Following standard procedures the cadet staff was completely changed each term. The three cadet commanders this year were Steve Ahrens, John Conover, and Bill Graham. The gro-up has been very active under these leaders. The standard training has progresses by teaching the basic cadets to drill and the ad- vanced cadets to lead during the afternoon Leadership Laboratory, but this has been bal- anced by occasional social events. Because the Air Force has airplanes most cadets in other units get to see one once in a while and may even get to ride in one someday. Caltech cadets are lucky in that. Major MacKen- zie and Capt. Henry are both interested and ex- perienced pilots. Therefore the flying program at Tech has been quite active, even going so far as to provide rides in the iet T-33. A cit Play Techmen and their dates had the privilege of witnessing The Hasty Heart this spring. Skillfully directed by Mike Tal- cott, this national flavor was enthusiastically received by all attending. Stu Goff will forever be remembered for his African chart, while Ken Dinwiddie will be conceded the moral victory of having kept his secret. Watching: Bill Hilchey. Kissing: Ken Dinwiddie. Submitting: Karen Beach. Larry Emu Elmore Ken Dinwiddie Caltech Alumni President DuBridge talking to Alumni groups, assisted by Donald S. Clark, '24, Secretary of the Association. Most Caltech undergraduates know the Alumni Association best for the Alumni Swimming Pool, which was built through contributions by al-umni. They also helped finance the gymnasium, A few undergraduates know about the four-four year full tuition scholarships that are made possible through an endowment fund created by the gifts of the alumni as a group. In October 1958 the Alumni took on a goal of 51,000,000 as their part of the Caltech Development Program. The solicitation was initiated by 33 group meetings throughout the United States which were tied together by telephone. President Lee A. DuBridge talked by telephone to these groups. Dr. Feynman lecturing at Alumni Seminar. The Alumni Association publishes the magazine Engineering and Science which reaches all mem- bers of the Association as a part of the annual dues or life membership. This magazine presents news The president of the Association for the year 1958-59 is Edward P. Fleischer, Class of '43, the vice presi- dent is Frank C. Bumb, Class of '5i. Chapters of the Association are lo- cated in New York, Washington, Chicago, Denver, San Diego, Sacra- mento, and San Francisco. These chapters have meetings from time to time with representatives of the ln- stitute who travel to those areas. Some of the chapters have other ac- tivities which bring alumni in that area together, An outstanding event each year is the Annual Alumni Seminar. This is an all day session for alumni, their wives, and guests on the cam- pus in the Spring. ln 1959 the cit- tendance was about 1200. These 1200 people were treated to lectures and demonstrations by the faculty on developments in engineering and science. The Association also ar- ranges dinner meetings, class re- unions and a family picnic. The class of 1959 will hold its first re- union at the anual meeting of the Association in 1964. of current activities at Caltech, the student body, and alumni. It is a high caliber magazine that every member looks forward to receiving in each of the nine months for which it is published. E. P. FLEISCHER, '43 President Alumni Association SPORTS w - x Coach Jim Nerrie Athletic Director H. Z. Musselmon n P A Equipment Managers Trainer Doc Hanes Mini wggll R fkikifiji 33363 Var ity Football 42 6 SCORES LaVerne .. .. Redlands .. .. Pomona .. .. Riverside .. .. Whih'ier .. Cal Wesfern . Occidental . Claremonf-Mudd Top Row: D. Shakel - Mgr., M. Ruecker, R. Gatterdam, G. Baird, B. Kerr, A. Rubin, C. Gottschall, H. Hartung, S. Ahrens, F. Newman, B. LaBrucherie- Coach, S. Calhoun - Coach. Middle Row: J. Conover, L. Hood, M. Rusin, J. Walsh, T. Harrington, R. Pitzer, D. Gustafson. Bottom Row: L, Long, L. Sievers, L. Sloss, H. Johnson, J. Siegel, T. Bjorkland, M. Holland. Caltech's '58 season record of 2-5-l, was not as good as the winning season last year. However, this was remark- ably good, as Coach Bert La Brucherie and Shelby Calhoun were able to muster only twenty-seven men. Tech was honored with two All Conference selections this year. Fred Newman was selected at end, and Russ Pit- zer, who last year made second string tackle, was selected second string guard. LaVerne 39-Caltech l8 The first game of the '58 season featured a green Tech team against a team with one game under its belt. Two re- covered fumbles set up Tech scores, one with Holland run- ing the ball, the other on a Holland to Hood pass. The last TD came in the fourth quarter when Gustatson intercepted a pass and went 48 yards for six. Gus rambles 1 Hood on a reverse 4 Backfield aT work HarTung pulls iT down Scoring against Oxy Redlands 52-CalTech O The Bulldogs were really up for The game which saw Tech cross The midfield sfripe buT once. OuTclassed, Tech foughT gamely To make 5 firsT downs To The Bulldogs 'l6. A fooT iniury puT Ed Gahle ouT for The season. Pomona l6-CalTech 8 FighTing back afTer The Redlands' defeaT, Tech held The Sagehens To 8 poinTs The firsT half. A Holland To Hood re- verse wenT 44 yards for Tech's TD early in The Third q-uarTer. Newman averaged 40.3 yards per punf, and Gusfafson aver- aged 5 yards per carry. CalTech 26-UC Riverside 7 A 42 yard Holland To Newman pass-run seT The sfage for Gusfafson To make The firsT Tech score. Holland's passes seT up The nexT Tech score wiTh Newman hiTTing paydirT on a double reverse. A Holland-Newman passes produced The nelxT 8 poinTs, and Siegel broke loose for The final Tally. Gus, Tafson, Hood and Siegal had good days wiTh averages of 7.8, 5.5 and 6.7 yards respecTively. WhiTTier 46-CalTech O Tech foughf back hard afrer WhiTTier had Taken The lead in The firsT period, Hood and Gusfafson worked The ball To The WhiTTier 6, buf a goal line inTercepTion resulTed in a PoeT score. AnoTher ThreaT wenT To The Poef 8 on passes from Walsh To Hood To Newman. CalTech 42-Cal Wesfern 42 The baTTle resulTed in The highesT foofball Tie score in re- corded nafional collegiafe hisTory. WiTh boTh Teams relying on offense, passes from Holland To Newman and Hood re- sulTed in four TDs and Three conversions. Siegel and Gus- Tafson boTh hiT on The ground. P Occidenfal 49-CalTech 6 Oxy came back hard afTer lasT year's defeaT To really sTing Tech. GusTafson made The lone Tech score on a Three yard run. CalTech 12-ClaremonT-Harvey Mudd O Tech finally goT a chance To ruin somebody's homecom- ing. Holland scored bofh TDs on runs. Biorklund, Hood and Gusrafson helped seT up The scores. Standing: E. Preisler-coach, G. Marshall, J, Blockage, J. Scull, C. Baum, P. Marraffino, J. Geddis, V. Hascall, H. Taylor-coach. Seated: E. Cline, B. Williams, B. Palke, J. Arndt, F. Marshall, R. Gebhardt, D. Gerber, D. Grimes, J. Haverfield - mgr. Fm h Football The Caltech frosh football squad again found Confer- ence frosh opponents too superior and dropped all four of their contests, losing to Occidental 34-l4, Pomona 42-12, Whittier 34-6 and Redlands 54-O. This marks the fourth con- secutive year that Tech frosh have failed to post a victory, lout the opponents' margin was not as large as in past years. Redlands again romped through an undefeated season and was untied and 'Unscored on in Conference play. J Portions of two games were played on even terms as the Frosh held a T4-14 tie with Oxy at the start of the 4th quarter, and a 6-6 score with Whittier at the end of the half. At registration time it appeared that the Frosh prospects for the year could have an optimistic note, as there were l5 men who had made some type of football award ivarsity, JV or Bl in High School. However, only six of these men re- ported, as the remainder feared that academic pressure would not give them the time to participate. Out of the squad of 30 men which reported the first week, 25 finished the season. RUN, man! Get that boy I T. Leonard-Coach P- l-lPPmU ' D Loebbakc Cross Country A determined squcid of five men, cooched by Tony Leonord, foiled to post 0 win in ciny of their five meets. Composing the squod were Coptoin Wesley Shanks ond Horvey Hcinsen, lettermen, Pete Lippmon ond Dove Loebboko from lost yeor's Frosh ond leoiding-scorer Dennis Pciull, ci distonce mon from lost yeor's vorsity trcick teom. In Conference duol meets, the Beovers were trounced by Redlonds 21-35, Pomonci 24-31 ond Whittier 20-38, lost o non-Conference contest to Posodeno College 24-31 ond plciced second to the Cciltech Frosh in ci three-woiy meet with Cloremont Men's College, the score reoding 20-27-31. Poull had his best dciys loite in the seoson, scoring sec- ond ploce in the Pomono meet behind on opponent ond toking third in the Whittier meet. Shonks ond Lippmon were close scorers cmd these three men usuolly finished in ci group. Occidentol coptured the All-Conference meet with ci teom score of 23 points, followed by Redlcinds 57, Whittier 78, Coltech 101 ond Pornono 111. Peck of Occidentol coptured individucil honors, with teommotes finishing in fourth ond fifth position. Word of Reollcinds plolced second ond Perez of Whittier third to breok the Tiger monopoly. For Coltech, Shoinks finished 16th, Poull 17th, Lippmon 18th, Loebboko 24th ond Hcinsen 26th. 44 W. Shanks ond friends J. Hansen D. paul, D. Tuft Fra h Cross Country T. Leonard-coach, D. Tuft, A. McGarr, A. Whittlesey, B. Ross, B. Juola. This year's Frosh Cross Country Team was the best in many seasons. It finished dual and tri meet competition with a five win, no loss record, and placed second in the confer- ence meet. Team captain Dick Tuft, who was high school 880 champ in New Jersey last year, consistently led the field and finished less than first only twice, Bob Juola wasenever far from Dick's heels, and Al Whittlesey, Art McGarr, and Bob' Ross always placed well up in the pack. The team's first victory came unexpectedly easily when Redlands failed to field a full team and defaulted the first meet of the season. The next meet, held at Tech, was more of a contest and saw the Frosh victorious over Pasadena College, 25-30. On the following Friday the team ran a tri meet against the Caltech varsity and the Claremont-Harvey Mudd frosh, and won over both opponents. Competing on a three mile course at Mt. SAC, the team then easily defeated Pomona and showed a plucky CMC- Mudd team that its earlier loss had been no fluke. The tri meet scoring was Caltech, 28, MH-CMC, 34, Pomona, 57. Four days later the Frosh five iourneyed to Poetville for an easy 23-32 win and a look at the hilly course over which they would run in the conference meet. The minimum five man team's hopes for the SClAC title were squashed by a series of minor iniuries and illnesses shortly before the conference meet, and a strong Oxy team easily forced the Techmen into second place. Tuft placed fifth, Juola, seventh, Whittlessey, ninth, McGarr, 10, and Ross, 16. Official score was Occidental, 33,'Caltech, 47, Whittier, 66, Redlands, 93. A full Pomona team did not cross the finish line, and Claremont-Harvey Mudd, not yet a confer- ence member, ran unofficially. Tenn strikes ogoin UUCBI' Tech 2... 4 ...... 3... O... 3... 1... 1... . 4 ....... O ...... 1... . 1... SCORES Opponents Sontci Ano ....... 4 U.C. Riverside ...... 1 .ReoIIcinols... ....1 .. UCLA ....5 .Pomonoi ....4 Santo Ano .. ....3 .Reo1Ic1nc1s.......1 .Riverside ....1 Son Frclncisco ...... 9 .Pomono ....2 .. UCLA ....5 Standing: G. Hochtel, I. Jones, E. Cumberbotch, B. Norton, G. Converse, L. Boez-Duarte, R. Rorbess, L. Andrews-coach, Seoteol: B. Bonto, F. Wilson, L. Linson, D. Chong, L. Tenn, D. Dietz, M. Jones. This year The Beaver VarsiTy Soccer Squad posfed a 3-7-l record while playing a greaTly expanded sched-ule. Two new schools, SanTa Ana JC and Redlands Universify, were added To The lisT of The opponenTs of The preceding year. The Beav ers also played The UniversiTy of San Francisco in a pracTice game during Thanksgiving vacafion The season was a clisappoinTing one when compared To The previous year's league championship. However, The Team was much beTTer Than The record mighf indicaTe. One of The losses was a 3-1 double overfime game againsT SanTa Ana and anofher was a 4-3 Triple overTime defeaT aT The hands of Pomona. The second loss To Pomona was by only one goal, 2-l The Team was seriously handicapped by injuries Through ouT The season. Gary HachTel was iniureol in The fourTh game of The season and he was unable To reTurn To acTion in laTer Ouch! Oh Ho' A Russian baller games Several oTher Beaver regulars were forced To miss one or Two games because of minor rnlunes or illness Never Theless Coach Lee Andrews consrsTenTly compensaTed for The Team s lack of reserve sTrengTh by uncovering new TalenTs in his players ln The course of The season nearly every man on The Team played aT IeasT four posifions IT is Impossible To single ouT Two or Three players for special menT1on Brenf BanTa and Luis Baez DuarTe The co capTains were cerfainly very valuable To The Team boTh as skillful players and as spinTed sparkplugs The remaining seniors on The squad Larry Tenn Dick DleTz Lew Lrnson and Mike Jones saw a greaT deal of acTion They were ably assisfed by graduaTe sTudenTs Glenn Converse Bob Norfon and Leuan Jones and by faculTy member Ellis CumberbaTch Three ouTsTandmg freshmen Dick Chang Francis Wilson and Julian Noble, were also awarded leTTers WaTch ThaT ball , KWH ,.., V 1 ywi - f .. 1 Standing: P. lon, P. Mayer, A. Carlin, N. Byrne, B, Dowd, G. Robkin, J. Weaver-coach. Seated: W. Straka, J. Yoh, M. Neville, C. Maltz, R. Tait R. MacAnally. J .V. never ln l958, the Cal Tech Junior Varsity Soccer Team, under the leadership of coach Jim Weaver, went from a straggling mob of men to a well-coordinated team of future varsity players. Continuing the five year tradition lbroken only o-nce in '56l of losing games, the team nevertheless was rated tough opposition by her opponents, with the defensive game considerably the better, Nelson Byrne, goalie, was a de- fensive kingpin, with fullbacks Tait, MacAnally, and Leverett, halfbacks Carlin, Carrol, lon, and alternate Maltz twins rounding out the crew, The offensive unit, featuring Robkin, Yoh, Dowd, Mayer, and Forbess, was also powerful, if some- what less integrated. Other J.V. members seeing action were Neville, Straka, Arenson, Michael, Mock, and Wil- kinson. SCORES: Thacher .. Cate . Webb Midland . . UCLA . . UCLA 12 lO 5 7 4 9 Fm h Water Polo The Frosh water-polo Team had its first winning season in many years. Coach Webb developed a strong, well-bal- anced squad which missed a perfect season by only five points, with only one man, Captain Bob Russell, who had high school experience. ln Their Tirst game, the liTTle Beavers dropped Tour poinTs during The Tirst quarter to The eventual league champions, Pomona. Although Caltech out-played The Sagehens Through- out The resT of The game, They were unable To overcome Po- mona's lead and lost 6-8, Their second game saw Them with- out The services of Their fine goalie, Laurence Seeley, but The Frosh whipped Occidental College anyway, 10-7. ln Their only non-league game, The liTTle Beavers easily beat an ouT- manned Pasadena City College Team 7-5. The next game saw Caltech lower The boom on hapless Oxy, 7-1. The final match of The season was a bitterly conTesTed game in which The Frosh missed a Tie Tor The. league championship by only one point in losing To Pomona 4-5. With The many outstanding men on This Tine Frosh Team to draw from future varsity Teams should certainly be very sTrong. l l Standing: M. Buck, G. Mitchell, T, Sallee, G, Turner,,Z. Cantrell. Seated: D. Osias, R. Russell, B. Howard, L. Seeley. I Standing: J. Thomas, R. Bland, P. Rony, G. Tibbetts, D. Tucker, B. Pailthorp, M. Kane, E. Seltzer, D. Wiberg, W. Emery- coach. Seated: G. Zimmerman - mgr., J. Erskine, B. Ruby, T. Tisch, B. Heath, D. Voet, M. Mann, K. Brown, D. Owings. Water Polo This year the Caltech team played sporadically good wa- ter polo. The team worked together admirably for quarters and halves of games, however we found it difficult to put together a consistently well played contest. The less-than- sensational showing this season could be accounted for by the lack of experience and lack of good replacements on the bench, and by distinctly poor refereeing in some cases. But the simple fact remains that in spite of hard playing and praiseworthy efforts from every member of the team, we did not play championship water polo. Each game could have been either won or lost, and unfortunately we received more than an equal share of the losses. Two men on the team received All Conference honors. Don Wiberg, returning after a year of absence to fill his position at the goal, was the obvious choice of the coaches for first string goalie on the All Conference team. Dave Tucker repeated his performance of last year, again being selected as a guard on the second string of the All Confer- ence team. Wiberg, who played for the duration of every game ..ever ceased to amaze spectators by making seem- ingly impossible saves. Tucker was our do-everything man. He assumed the iob of defending against the best shooters of the opposing team, but he still had time to' break free and shoot enough goals to lead the Tech team in scoring. The top shooters were Bob Pailthorp, Bob Ruby, Mike Kane, Keith Brown, Pete Rony, and Don Voet and Dave Tucker, both of whom broke away from g-uard positions to score points. Pailthorp, the most active shooter for the Tech team, matched Tucker's number of scoring shots. Ruby, who alternated between forward and guard positions, was close behind the pace set by Tucker and Pailthorp. Mike Kane, for whom this was the first season of water polo, was used in the last few games in the position in front of the goal. The reason for this was that he could not swim very well, but he floated superbly. He also had one of the most powerful shots on the team, and it was sometimes accurate, tothe dismay of the opposition. Keith Brown and Pete Rony filled in the forward positions, playing consistent water polo all the time they were in the play, which was a large percentage of the sea-son. Brown also provided for the spiritual and phil- osophical needs of the squad, Rony lust played water polo. The team defense was taken care of mainly through the efforts of Don Owings, Tom Tisch, Tucker, and Voet-all of whom played a hard, ro-ugh game. Voet showed some of his ingenuity when it was discovered that one of the men on one of the opposing teams was using his left elbow to stab Tech defenders while making a right handed roll-over shot in front of the goal. Voet remedied the situation by grabbing the man's right arm under water iust before the man was about to shoot. Thereafter the number of shots made by this particular member of the opposition dropped almost to zero, and it was also noticed that every time the ball was passed to him he twitched a few seconds later. Voet, Tucker, and Kane also took it upon themselves to break up the serious atmosphere created by Brown by infecting their own form of humor into the practice sessions. Tech 7 .... 1 .... .. 6 .... ..... O .... .... 1 .... 6 .... . 2 .... . 7 .... 3 .... 3 .... . 1 .... . 9 .... SCORES: Opponenfs Sanfa Barbara ... ..... .. .8 ...'Alumni .... ......3 ... Whiffier ....... .. .9 Long Beach Sfafe . . . . . .9 .. Pomona ..... .... 2 3 . . Claremonf . . . . . .5 .. Occiolenfal . .. . . .8 ....PCC... ...2 Whiffier .... ...5 Pomona .... ...8 .. Claremonf ...3 ....PCC... ...8 A Pre-game hudclle Throwing Sffikes Wiberg: All-Conference A4 a kethall CalTech's BaskeTball Team won iTs firsT conference game in five years This season. AlThough The overall record was Two wins To fourTeen losses, This is noT indxicafive of The qualiTy of ball ThaT The Techmen exhibifed This year. The Beavers play- ed very well againsT sorne. of Their mosT difficulT opponenTs, yeT, They losT some of Their easiesT games. Half-Time scores were more ofTen in favor' of Tech Than were The final scores. ln conference mafches againsT Occidenfal and Pomona, Cal- Tech led aT half-Time for each of The four games. Sparked by Capfain John STene's brillianf offense laver- age 13.5 poinTs per gamel and rebounding laverage 5.4 re- bounds per gamel, The Beavers showed remarkably good ball handling ThroughouT The season. Sfenewas one of The con- ference leaders in rebounding laveraging 8 rebounds per game in conference play.l A definiTe lack of depTh on The bench made Things difficulT for Tech when The regulars goT Tired. Mel Holland, one of The regular guards, puT in more Time Than anyone else excepT STene This year. AlThough Mel was noT The highesT scorer on The Team, he' was ouTsTanding in his ball confrol, his abiliTy To gain possession of The ball, and his abiliTy To geT fouled. Mel Took more Free Throws Than anyone else on The Team This year. Dave Blakemore, playing The oTher guard, showed con- siderable improvemenT This year. His overall average for The season was 5.7 poinTs per game This year. Parficularly afTer mid-season, Balkemore improved his shoofing from The floor. He scored T6 poinTs againsT 0ccidenTal. Blakemore's re- bounding was parTicularly ouTsTanding considering his heighT. Senior Bill McClure played The sTarTing cenTer sloT This year, and was The ouTsTanding rebounder on The Tech five This season. lAverage 5.6 rebounds per gamel. Len Maley was one of The sTarTing forwards This season. His play was consisTenT Throughouf The season. He endeared himself To The fans wi,Th his mysTerious underhand shof afTer a drive-in which invariably guaranfeed a foul if iT didn'T go Through The hoop. Maley's highesT score of The season was againsT La Verne when he made 13 poinTs, Bill Ripka and Larry Brown were boTh ouTsTanding asseTs To The Team, parTicularly when They were hoT. Brown scored 16 and 18 poinTs in The Redlands games. His overall aver- age was 7.6 poinTs per game. Ripka boosfed his record for The season by averaging l2 poinTs per game in The lasT four games of The season. Senior Ralph Owen was among The sTarTers for The final game of The season againsT WhiTTier. Hopes run high for a successful season nexT year. Be- sides The regulars who will be refurning, Coach Rock will have experienced players Ron Arps, Ben Burke, John Ha- worTh, and Larry Shampine To work wiTh. Among The inTeresTing final sTaTisTics for The season are The facTs ThaT The Beavers were ouffouled by 401, for The pasT season. SEASON SCORES L.A. State . .. U.C. Riverside' . .. U.C. Riverside . . . . .... 40-78 . . . .52-70 Cal Poly ...... Redlands . . . Pomona . . . La Verne ...... Occidental ...... Claremont-Mudd . . . Cal Poly .............. Redlands ................ San Fernando Valley State .... Pomona ................. Cal Western ...... Clarenfiont-Mudd .. Whittier ....... Occidental .. Whittier .... ... .57-65 45-62 50-73 56-57 5l -69 67-80 50-55 57-77 50-73 52-54 52-49 68-75 64-53 39-75 62-79 38-93 I wish I was an inch taller! Standing: Gene Rock- coach, R. Owen, B. Burke, R. Arps, J. Haworth, L. Shampine, D, Spencer- mgr., J. Former- mgr. Seated: B. Ripken, D. Blakemore, B. McClure, J. Stene, L. Mcley, L. Brown, M. Holland. Arps stretches Stene in close Ripken rebounds 154 Fra h Ba kethall This Frosh BaskeTball Team of 1959 will be remembered as The winningesT Trosh Team in quiTe a while. As is usual, They did noT have The bench sTrengTh of Their conference op- ponenrs, buT relied primarily on The sTarTing five. Roger Noll, aT 6' 4 The TaIlesT player, sTarTed aT cenTer and proved To be a good scorer and Tremendous rebo-under-badly needed by The varsiTy. Gerald Clough aT one Torward was The Team's leading scorer, and could always be depended upon To score in double Tigures. AT The oTher forward, Frank Ridolphi made his presence TelT. The guards were Dean Gerber and John ArndT. Gerber was The floor leader and play maker who also conTribuTed some viTal poinTs during The season, ArndT was a consisTenT scorer and play maker combining wiTh Gerber To give Tech an excellenT backcourT pair. As a whole, The Team was The besT balanced and smooThesT working ouTTiT our Trosh have produced in years. Riverside ...... LA Trade-Tech . Riverside ..... Pomona ...... LA Trade-Tech . Oxy ......... ClaremonT-Mudd LA Trade-Tech . Redlands ..... Pomona ...... ClaremonT-Mudd WhiTTier ...... WhiTTier .. SCOR ES 57-53 60-56 54-59 61-69 90-81 63-73 56-49 . . . .59-58 51-81 .. . .46-45 .71-53 .51-78 .48-91 Standing: Ed Preisler-coach, F. Marshall, R. Brandi, J. Bocklage, D. Chang, R. Gebhardf - Manager. Seated: G. Clough, A. Whitilesey, R, Noll, J. Arndf F Rudolph: 2-23 ... 7-10 ..... 5-4 5-14,11-19 ... 10-3, 1-5 7-11, 8-7 7-8 ...... 4-12, 2-5 2-11 ..... 4-5, 5-1 9-8 .... 4-7 . .. 5-6 ...... 5-10, O-5 4-5 . . . . . 7-4, O-6 . . . 3-4 ....... 6-8, O-14 Home Run! Ba eball SCORES 2-8,12-5... 8-3 ...... . 6-8, O-6 .. 2-11 .. 1-10 .. .......Cal Poly .Claremont-Mudd . . .San Fernando Claremont-Mudd . . .Pasadena Naz . . . .Wesfmoni . ...Riverside .... .Miramar . . . .Cal Wesrern ... ...Pomona . ...San Diego . . . .Whiirier . . . .Whittier ... . . .WhiTTier . Pomona Fernando .. . . .Redlands ..San . ...Oxy ...Redlands ....Oxy .... .Cal Poly . . .Pasadena Naz ..........Oxy Standing: E. Preisler-coach, B. Merrill, J. Walsh, H. Hartung, J. Sfromberg, D. Pcirkhursf, M. Kaplan, N. Byrne-mgr., J. Champion - mgr. Seated: D, Blakemore, C. Velline, K. Pool, M. Holland, J. Sfenbii, T. Grande, D. Kuli. Though making a bad start, due to poor pre-season practice attendance, Tech appeared to have a very good chance for a winning year. A heavy sched-ule of sixteen league and nineteen practice games wasrplanned. Although several members of last year's first string were missing from the roster, a wave of soph talent has raised the Team's potential. Up from the frosh team were Skip Stenbit, Buzz Merrill, Karl Poole, Tom Gordon, Chris Valline, and John Stromberg. Stenbit and Merrill added much-needed punch in batting, Stenbit and Poole strengthened the infield, at first and short respectively, Merrill, Gordon, Valline, and Stromberg filled out the weakened outfield. Tech's pitching staff should give the opposition lots of trouble, though moderate depth may hurt, with nine double headers scheduled. Marty Kaplan, who pitched his first sea- son last year, has really become a fine chucker. John Price, another one-year veteran has developed fine accuracy and control, matching his tremendous fast ball with a good curve. Bob Golden developed into a reliable third pitcher. John Walsh again headed the list of Tech's hitters. Having led the conference in hitting last year he returned to add his second title. Merrill also showed a wicked bat, coming in a strong second. Other returning lettermen were infielders Dennis Kuli, Dave Blakemore, Herm Hartung, Dave Teal, and Mel Holland. Men who weren't out last year, but who helped a lot, are Dale Parkhurst, Les Hirst, Bob Golden, Dave Bailey, and Tony Grande, an Oxy 3-2er. Bailey and Kuli received iniuries early in the season. Blakemore did the catching, aided by Golden, Stenbit played first, Hartung and Kuli at second, Poole and Grande at short, Teal, Hirst, and Holland at third. The outfield was the most impressive for its speed and hitting. The positions were as follows: left field, Merrill, center, Walsh, right, Gordon, Parkhurst, Val- line, or Holland. Last year Tech's team of Nelson Charlie Brown Byrne and DeWitt Linus Landisnwas the best in years. Fortunately they handled things again this year. 157 Standing: H. KurTz, F. Weingarfen, G. Marshall, J. Blockage, D. Nisewanger, B. Williams, J. Peterson-coach, Seated: B. Palke, J. Russ, J. Prince J Arndf, F. Ridolphi, B. Srraka. This year's Beaverbabe baseball Team possessed good poTenTial for fufure varsify Teams. lTs biggesf weakness was The TradiTional lack of depfh. T The Team was sTrong in The infield wiTh Hal KurTz and Gar Marshall holding down The cafching iob, Don Nies- wanger doing a fine iob aT firsT, and Julie Prince looking promising aT The keysfone sack. On The lefT side of The in- field John Arndf, Bill Palke, and John Russ all looked good. Pafrolling The ouffield were Joe Bocklage, Bob Williams and Rick Weingarfen. The pifching chore alTernaTed befween The sfrong righf arms of Palke and Arndf. The freshmen who have looked besT aT The plaTe are Nieswanger, KurTz, Palke and Arndf. Dispife The lack of wins, The Team showed promise and en- Thusiasm. O-7 4-l l 7 l -T6 -6 2-16 7 O 7 5 l 3 -i5 -7 -9 -l2 -i2 -21 SCORES . . . LLA Pacific ........Pomona ..........WhiTTier Pasadena College ........Pomona . .Pasadena College .........Redlands . . . .Redlands .. . . . . .Oxy . . . .WhiTTier .....Oxy Fw h Track This year's frosh Track Team has shown a good deal of individual sTrengTh, coupled how- ever wiTh a lack of over-all depTh. IT fared beTTer Than The varsiTy however, placing fourTh in The Conference Relays, Third in a four-way meeT wiTh Chapman, Cal Poly, Tech Varsify, and fourfh in The Conference Finals. The Top men in The sprinTs were .lim Kleff and Vince Hascall. KleTT has a lO.l hundred yard dash To his crediT. The disTance men were led by Dick Tuff, Bob Juola, and Bill Hassenzahl. Early in The season TufT ran a 2:OO5 880 and in The Conference Finals a frosh record of l:57.5 buf he has done T156 in high school ln addifion, Tuff has run a 5l .5 quarTer mile This season. Dean Gerber and Carl HamilTon were lead- ing discus Throwers. 'Gerber also high lumped and Threw The iavelin. Ed Cline and PeTe Rux pole vaulTed, under The Tuforship of grad sTudenT Jim Lloyd. Standing: P. Rux, D. Gerber, E. Cline, F. Marshall, D. Grimes, B La Brucherie Seated: V. Hascall, R. Harris, R, Tuff, R. Juola, B. Ross, B. Hassenzahl J KleTT 4Th.. 3rd.. ...Frosh Conference Relays . .. .4 way meef wiTh Cal Poly, Tech, Chapman 3rd. . 3 way meer wifh Claremonf- Mudd, Tech lsT. . . . . WhiTTier Frosh 31-98 .. . Redlands Frosh 7l-60 ..... ........ P omona Frosh 4Th . . .... Frosh Conference MeeT Up and over Tuff Wins Again They're off! Laderman goes over Distance runner Paull Track Forbess wins a close one Teamwork With the season getting under way, Coach Bert LaBruch- erie's varsity track team showed a considerable lack of depth in many of the events, which became more evident when the team met some of the other teams in the conference dual meets. However, good individual performances in the early part of the season by John Weaver in the pole vault, going over i2 feet 6 inches in the first meet, Ron Forbess in the 220, who ran a 21.2 sec. anchor leg in the half mile relay in the AAU Relays, Tom Keil, Tony Leonard and Forbess, all turning in good times in the mile relay, and Leonard in the half mile, running a good time in the meet with Cal Poly and Chapman,,indicated that the team might wind up the season in better than the fifth place spot they got in the SCIAC Relays. Top men in the sprints were John Weaver, Hugh Kieffer, Ron Forbess, and Tom Keil, running as a team in the quarter mile relay, ln the quarter mile Forbess, Keil, and Tony Leonard turned in the best times with Lee Hood and Steve Ahrens completing the mile relay team. The hurdles were run by John Price, when a baseball game did not conflict with the meets and Fred Newman with Ahrens helping out when he did not run in the mile relay. Despite a knee in- jury in the early season Leonard was running close to his school record in the half mile. The distance runners were led by Dennis Paull, who came out for the first time last year and, since then, has improved his times during cross country season and in the season this year. Additional help in the distance races was supplied by Dave Gregorich, and Ben Burke who gathered additional points for the team. In the field events Sophomore John Weaver led the var- sity in the pole vault with Al Laderman showing consider- able improvement in that event, while Fred Newman helped gather points in the high jump. The weightmen on the team were Russ Pitzer, Doug Stewart, and Larry Sloss in theushot put, Lannes Purnell, Mike Engleberg, Lanny Lewyn, Eid Leibovich, and Hugh Kieffer in the iavelin, and Stewart, Leibovich, and Pitzer in the discus. Ahrens, Forbess, Leonard, Lewyn, Paull, Pitzer, and Price were all seniors, and their loss will be felt on the team next year, but Coach LaBrucherie expects such freshmen as Dick Tuft, Bob Juola, Jim Klett, and Vince Hascall, to. fill the vacant spots left by the graduating seniors. Standing: L. Sloss, S. Ahrens, B. Burke, D. Stewart, T. Keil, B. La Brucherie - coach Seated J Weaver Sf Leibovich, A. Laderman, R. Pitzer, R. Forbess, T. Leonard, F. Newman. 5th .... . . . some Relays l 2nd .... . . . Cal Poly, Tech Frosh, Chapman ' AAU Relays 6215-75112 ...... Claremont M-udd 53-77 ..... . . . Whittier 17-113 .... ... Redlands 42-89 ........... Pomona 5th ...... Conference Finals Fresno Relays Explorer VI Photo finish wimming STanding: J. Erskine, D. McLane, K. Brown, D. Dunham, M. McLennan, G. Hughes, G. TibbeTTs, G. Zimmerman - mgr., R. Bland, W. Emery-coach. SeaTed: D. Kipping - mgr., D. Owings, T. Tisch, J. Wilhelmy, C. Maltz, H. McCurda. The varsiTy swimming Team complefed an excepTional season by Taking firsT place in The conference finals. Taking firsTs were The 400 medley relay Team, Bland,,Blandford, Owings and Mclane seTTing a conference record of 4:l7,8, and TibbeTTs in The 440 and 220 yard breasT sTroke. Brown in The 200 buTTerfly and Blandford in The 100 yard free- sTyle also won. Earlier This year Tech capTured firsT place in The con- ference relays and recorded a 7-3 dual meeT record, ln The Oxy meeT, KeiTh Brown seT a new conference record of 2:27.0 in The 220 buTTerfly and Tied his own school record for The 50 yard freesTyle. ln The SouThern Pacific AAU meeT our boys placed Third, wiTh Don Owings seTTing a new 220 yard breasT sTroke record of 2:47.45 and TibbeTTs seTTing a school record of 4.57.4 in The 440 freesfyle. The Team, like The conference This year, was well bal- anced wiTh good sTrengTh in all evenTs backed up by depTh almosT everywhere. Coach Web Emery's infensive Training, sTarTing wiTh poolside calesThenTics and working Toward concerTed pace work builT up a bunch of hard working men inTo a sTrong Team. Broken down inTo individuals The Team specialized as follows: in The shorT free sTyle evenTs and relays Blandford, Brown, Rony and Tisch were The main sTrengTh while in The disTance evenTs excellenf performances were recorded for TibbeTTs and Tucker. Backing up The free sTyle men were McLane and Heafh. The Team looked very sTrong in The breasT and buTTerfly wiTh Owings, Mayer and SelTzer, while The backsTroke sTrengTh was spliT beTween Bland, Wilhelmy, and Dunham. The divers This year, Rony and McLennan, helped garner poinfs for The Team and looked good for The conference diving. Alfhough The seniors will be greaTly missed, The combinaTion of depTh and an ouTsTanding frosh Team promises To make nexT season equally successful, SCORES 44-40 .... ....... M ount San Antonio 63-22 ..... . . .San Fernando State 39-47 ..... .. . Long Beach State Ist ..... .. . Conference Relays 23-52 ..... ......... A rizona 49-37 .... Q ........ Whittier 60-26 ..... ........ R eollands 32-54: . . . . .. Claremont-Mudd 55-31. .. ....... A.. Pomona 59-26 ..... . ....... Occidental lst ..... . . . Conference Finals WGY out front Yawn-winning made to look easy Fm h Swimming AfTer narrowly losing Their firsT meeT of The season, 44- 41, To U.C.L.A., The frosh swimming Team came back sfrongly in The Redlands Conference Relays To Tie Redlands for firsT place. Taking firsT in Three of The five evenfs and seTTing new frosh conference records in The medley and breasf sTroke - buTTerfly relays, The Team really looked good. To climax a winning season in which They won four of six dual meeTs, The frosh placed firsT in The Conference Finals. Buck was The only double winner, winning The 200 yard buTTerfly and breasT sTroke, while Turner in The back sTroke and The free- sTyle and medley relay Teams also won, Swimming Their specialTies were Marshall Buck, breasT sTroke and buTTerfly: Gary Turner, back sTroke and freesfyleg Tom Sallee, Freesfylep Bill Howard, louTTerfly, Gary MiTchell, freesfyle and buTTerfly, Bill Hogan, loreasf sTroke and freesfyle, Bell CanTrell, free- sTyle, Tim Lyfle, freesfyle. Since There was no freshman diving compeTiTion, Bill Weihofen, our frosh diver,'was unable To show his skills. Alfhough lacking in q-uanTiTy, The Team makes up The difference wiTh qualify in back sTroke, breasT sTroke, buTTerfly, and, naTurally, medley work. Coach Web Emery goes onprecord as calling This years' frosh Team The besT since l955. Standing: D. Chang, B. Weihofen, J. Yoh, B. Sallee. Seated: M. Buck, B. Howard, B. Hogan, G. MiTchell, W. Emery coach. NOT shown: G. Turner, B. Russel. W. Shanks, J. Sorenson, J. Seigel, J. Bard. Golf This years golf team was led by Jerry Seigel who was consistently shooting in the seventies and a challenger for medalist honors. Playing better against non-league foes, the team compiled near .500 seasbn. Returnees Jim Soren- son and John Bard combined with Gary lhler, Al Fonata, ailing Forned in 1952, and based at the Los Angeles Yacht Club, the Caltech Sailing Club at this time has the only complete regatta fleet in Southern California. Including six degatta dingeys, and one racing sloop, the fleet is pro- vided to sailing club members for three main purposes. First, to teach non-sailing members how to sail. At the beginning of each term, a dry-land class of instruction, pro- vided by the club, is offered to new members so that they may be familiarized with sailing techniques and nautical terms. After this, the sailors are initiated into yachting cir- cles at the Los Angeles Yacht Club and taught to sail. MosT members learn very quickly, and in no time at all are taking Mike Levine and Wes Shanks to give Tech good depth. Since there will be no seniors graduating this year, it is very prob- able that with experience and frosh help, the next years team will be improved. Club boats out by themselves. Second, the Regatta Fleet is kept in top condition for the many intercollegiate Yacht Racing Association of which the Caltech Sailing Club is one of the oldest members. And third, but certainly not the lessor of the three, the fleet is provided for the enjoyment of members and their dates, the dates being provided by the club in some instan- ces. Membership clues are nominal compared to the amount of enjoyment and relaxation realized. Sailing parties for members and their dates are held at the Los Angeles Yacht Club House where eating, dancing and sailing are combined to make a wonderful evening. 27 .... 45 O9 .... O9 .... I8 09 .... Pomona WhiTTier Arizona Redlands . . . Oxy Pomona Redlands WhiTTier Coach John Lamb Tennis Graduafing seniors TradiTionally rob Teams of Their besT players, and Tennis Team was greaTly crippled by This TradiTion. Four of lasT years six man Team no longer played for us, and The Frosh Team had liTTle To replace Them. For These reasons Coach Lamb was never opTomis- Tic abour saying o-UT of The League cellar, inTo which we Tell lasT year. He has much beTTer hopes for nexi year, however. AlThough we will lose our besT man, Frank Cormia, we will geT Two promising players, Hess and Jones from a frosh Team which has compiled an encouraging record. In addiTion, Coach Lamb is breaking The lower half of The 'presenT 9 man squad inTo single and doubles specialisTs. Moreover, if Carl Morris and Dave BuTTerfield keep improving aT Their presenT raTe, Tech will have good high men as well as excellenr depTh. J. Lamb-Coach, S. Hechler, J. Lohman, D. Bufferfield, C. Morris, C. AnToniak, N. Sheeley, Cormfq Serves F. Cormia. l .re l Pro h Tenni The year T959 will be remembered as The year The Trosh 'Tennis Team won a Tew maTches. WiTh Richard Hess, Cedron Jones, Bob Hearn and Ray Barglow playing Tine Tennis in Their singles maTches and Francis Wilson-Hess and Dave Sellin-ArT McGarr in The doubles, Tech won over half iTs conference maTches. They even led The league Tor a Time and were always considered a chal- lenger Tor The championship. WiTh This pregnanT sTrengTh, The varsiTy should be improved nexT year. Cormia at work SCORES 7-T-T . .. .............. Pasadena Naz. 6-3. . . ........ ....... P omona 8-1. ., .... vvhn-ner O-9 .... . . . Redlands 2-7 .... ..... O XY 5-4 .... .. Pomona 0.9 ,,,, .. Redlands . . . WhiTTier 7-2 .... J. Lamb-Coach, M. Genucl, C. Jones, R. Barglow, D. Sellin, R. Hearn R. Hess, F. Wilson, R. Weinshilbaum, A. McGarr. ADVEDTISINC CZ W SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS On The nexT few pages you will find adverTisemenTs from The people who are supporfing This annual. 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Pitzer 81 Warwick Clothes for Lad and Dad 32l E. Colorado Street Our 49th Year PORTABLE ELECTRIC TOOLS WOOD 84 METAL WORKING EQUIPMENT and Accessories M. N. THACKABERRY I I67O E. Walnut St. Pasadena, California SY, 3-2149 MUrray I-7397 Our own Service on Equipment we sell Sales - Service - Rentals x .4 2' F f 4? First Place Again! Continuing a tradition of years of championship performance, Mobiloil again in '57 was first choice of Americais leading racing experts. Whether you look to the famed brick oval at Indianapolis, the chilly waters of Lake Washington or the hazardous hair-pin turns of Pikes Peak . . . the winners of these classics all used Mobiloil to lubricate and protect their powerful engines. Take a tip from the winning drivers and look to the sign ofthe Flying Red Horse for the kind of performance tested protection required by modern high compression engines. Your neighborhood Mobil dealer has the same Mobiloil used in these championship engines. Stop in and try Mobiloil in your engine too. i 2 INDIANAPOLIS. . .Rodger Ward stands by his car after winning the 1959 Indianapolis 500 . GOLD CUP...Bill Stead wins for 'I959 with Maverick on Lake Washington, Seattle in the 52nd running of this classic. S-xy -i,- .. . . .A Z 5 t G E N E R A L in PETROLEUM A CORPORATION L A , - ,., c:+,,K,.a5 1A Flying Red Horse - Q Q Companyj .V ,.b ik , If p. z 'N .. ,.,., ' ,, -,t- f .,.. ,.. ,.,., VN. A. Mig 2' r7aafaim's4:fvgia,',1-., a?2?E'i'2?.., - - X- r' c2f w - .a 'f f - ' , za . I - alan, J ., . ,NY PIKES PEAK. . .Nick Sanborn, Jr. wins again in the 1959 Pikes Peak Run. Mobiloil was choice of Z '99 winners in all divisions-sports car and racing car as well as stock car. 4 AY ERI-IART GENERAL CONTRACTOR 231 So. Pasadena Ave. SYcamore 2-2468 Pasadena 2, Calif. DOW RADIO, INC. WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR for RADIO and TELEVISION PARTS HI-Fl EQUIPMENT and HAM GEAR 1759 E. Colorado Street, Pasadena, California SY 3-l 196 Over 30 Years in Pasadena COMPLIMENTS OF Kenneth Fraser Company, Inc. Plumbing - Heating Licensed Fire Sprinkler Contractor MUrray 1-7168 707 S. ARROYO PRWY SYcamore 2-4167 PASADENA 1, CALIF Ei A, S. ALOE COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA 'I' MEDICAL and HOSPITAL SUPPLIES LABORATORY EQUIPMENT -I' l 150 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, California Rlcltmond 7-9571 Valley Cities Supply 853 E. Valley Blvd., San Gabriel ATlantic 8-1260 CUmberland 3-3179 Wholeyule Distributors Plumbing fr Iuulumfiul Supplier ALVIN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES 914 EAST CALIFORNIA STREET PASADENA Pe ' Research and development Opportunities et.. Ramo-Wooldridge Ramo-Wooldridge a division of Thompson Rambo Wooldridge Inc., is actively engaged in the research, development, and manufacture of electronic systems for military and commercial applications. The principle objec- The Ramo-Wooldridge Laboratories tive of the organization is the production and sale of electronic equipment to meet the needs of its customers. Because of the high degree of scientific and engineering effort required for the successful development of advanced electronic systems, Ramo-Wooldridge assigns to techni- cally trained people a moredominant role in the manage- ment and control of the division than is customary in most industrial organizations. As a consequence, the programs and procedures of R-W are designed to be as appropriateas possible to the special needs of the scientist and engineer. Many of the members of the professional scientific and engineering staff at Ramo-Wooldridge hold advanced degrees and a gratifyingly high percentage are men of broad experience with national reputations in their fields. Ramo-Wooldridge research and development activities occupy a group of modern, well equipped buildings near Los Angeles International Airport. These activities will be transferred to the new Ramo-Wooldridge Laboratories now under construction in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles County. Scheduled for completion in late 1959, these laboratories will be among the finest in the world. ' Manufacturing facilities at present consist of a pilot production plant in Los Angeles and almanufacturing plant for volume production located ten miles south of Denver, Colorado. The completely air-conditioned plant, located on 640 acres, is laid out for large-scale manufac- turing and has been designed to facilitate rapid expansion to several times its present size. Men, machines, and manufacturing skills from other divisions of Thompson Ramo Wooldridge Inc. will be added as needed to build up the growing production strength of the Ramo-Wooldridge division. The availabil- ity of other special talents and facilities will broaden the services R-W can offer to its customers. Areas Of Activity The technical areas involved in advanced electronic systems are numerous and no attempt is made here to impose narrow limits on the areas Ramo-Wooldridge con- siders suitable for future planning. The following fields will merely outline projects that are currently under way and which will continue and expand during the next several years. Nuclear Energy Applications Missile Electronics Systems Advanced Radio and Wireline Communications Electronic Reconnaissance and Countermeasures Systems Infrared Systems Analog and Digital Computers Air Navigation and Traffic Control Anti-submarine Warfare Electronic Language Translation Information Processing Systems Radar and Microwave Systems Electronic Instrumentation Basic Physical Research For a copy of our booklet An Introduction to Ramo- Wooldridge or other additional information, write to: Mr. Donald L. Pyke Ramo-Wooldridge A Division of Thompson Ramo Wooldridge Inc. P.O. 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Under the sponsorship of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, JPL designed and built not only the con- ical payload of Pioneer IV but also the three upper stages of the Juno ll launching vehicle, containing new high- performanceJPLsolid propellant rockets. Over a year ago the same JPL team, in cooperation with ABMA, gave America its first earth satellite, Explorer I, using a similarly reliable vehicle-the Jupiter C. Now, more advanced space vehicle programs are under way at JPL-pro- grams which include development of guidance and propulsion systems for accurate maneuvers many million miles from the earth. CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY JET PROPULSION LABORATORY A Research Facility of the Nclionul Aeronautics and Space Adminislrulion PASADENA, CALIFORNIA OPPORTUNITIES NOW APPLIED MATHEMATICIANS - PHYSICISTS - SYSTEMS ANALYSTS ' CHEMISTS - IBM-704 PROGRAMMERS OPEN IN THESE FIELDS ELECTRONIC, MECHANICAL, CHEMICAL, PROPULSION, INSTRUMENTATION, MICROWAVE, AERONAUTICAL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS 9 ortifiber RAY-Pnonucrs co., INC. I custom plastic products manufacturing since 1949 CORPORATION FABRICATING VACUUM FORMING Specialists in precise, difficult and unusual iobs on Acrylics and other Thermoplastic materials. Years of engineering experi- Madam? ence, employees with plastics know-how and specialized 3 equipment are available to tackle your particular problem in f 1 mum' cc urerso the Aircraft, Electronic, Lighting, Electrical or Precision Instru- f pdfyl l ment fields. 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Marquardt, the Corporation is both youthful and vigorous. Marquardt was founded in 1944 as a highly specialized re- search and development organization employ- ing just six people. Today Marquardt is broadly diversified and employs more than 5,000 people, with one out of three employees an engineer or scientist. This dynamic growth has created unique opportunity for outstanding young men. The men We need are now majoring in Aeronau- tical, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical and Nuclear Engineering, and in Physics and Mathematics. At Marquardt they will Work in the areas of thermodynamics, aerodynamics, servo systems, nucleonics, electronics, instru- mentation and propulsion-at functional assignments in research, development, design, analysis, and test. If you are one of the men chosen, you'll enjoy a substantial income and outstanding fringe beneiits-progressing just as rapidly as your own talent and creativity earn increases and advancement. As one of the outstanding men in your class, you will have the foresight and initiative to act now. Write: Dock F. Black, Professional Personnel, Dept. GG-1, The Marquardt Corporation, 16555 Saticoy Street, Van Nuys, California. arguardf Van Nuys 81 Pomona, California-Ogden, Utah Subsidiary: Cooper Development Corp., Monrovia, Calif. SUDDENLY IT'S 1916 SILAS P. CARBARN s. LEE VEJOB PEG LOEFFLER JOHN ANDELLN ANDELIN HUSE MITCHELL BLAKE JoHNsoN MOORES CHILDS JONES - RLTzER coRMLA KLOSE I 1. M PRATT CURFMAN LLPPMAN gm - -- E-Q PRICE DONOVAN MATTHEWS m T- SUNDBQRG FARMER LUNGERSHAUSEN E I SINGMASTER ruling ilnhnrs nf Qsmnrina Pleasure is The beginning and end of The blessed Iife EPICURUS 'MICHAEL BARRY BOGOST 'MARTIN CARNOY 'SOLOMON DE PICCIOTTO THOMAS LAIN GORDON 'JOEL DAVID GREENBERG 'NORMAL SAUL GUSSIN ANTHONY JOSEPH IORILLO 'ROBERT VICTOR LANGE RAYMOND EDWARD MAGDALENO 'JULIAN FREDERICK PRINCE LEROY EDISON SIEVERS 'JOEL TENENBAUM CHRIST ORLANDO VELLINE IV ALLEY V WHAT- US WORRY? 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