Carnegie Mellon University - Thistle Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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History of the Design School HARDLY before the ’12 I histle had gone to press, Mr. Hewlett accepted the position of Dean of the School of Design and Mr. McGoodwin became Professor of Architecture, the change being made because Mr. McGoodwin had rather spend his time in his chosen profession, drawing and working among the boys, than in managing the increasing complex organization of the school. Commencement came and for the first time degrees were granted, thus recognizing the students of Design as of college rank, a position they have long held, although they have failed to be honored with a degree because of certain statutory regulations of the state. Summer holidays passed in the pursuit of pleasure, work and knowledge. 1 he happy vacation days soon passed, leaving us ready for another year of strenuous effort. The new school year found us congratulating ourselves and patting ourselves on the back, so to speak, because we were moving into that splendid new structure which was to be our future abode, and which promises to be the most noted Fine Arts School in America. Those were strenuous days for Hughie, but not for us. While he was tugging at the huge drawing board lockers we enjoyed ourselves at the theaters and other places of amusement. We took up our work in unfinished class-rooms in the din and noise of hammer and saw. The Architects had an opportunity to plan and design magnificent edifices and at the same time inspect the actual execution of design. The Juniors had a house-warming with the entire Design School as their guests, and upon this occasion Mr. Hornbostel was crowned King of the Revels. Our Patron always makes a special trip from New York when a big stunt is pulled off. Immediately after Christmas, doleful, hideous and discordant sounds began to issue forth from certain parts of the building, and upon investigation it was found that these sounds were proceeding from the new School of Music. This new department took us by surprise. We did not know they were coming until they were here. Although we are not acquainted with many of them, we arc glad they are here, and hope that they will form an indispensable part of the School of Applied Design. At present Dan Kornblum still blows his auto horn; Scotty Harold, in a ministering spirit, keeps the sleepy night students awake; Red Jones still casts his shimmering sunbeams in our midst; many have achieved some measure of success and distinction and each has paid some small tribute to C. I. T., leaving us all happy and filled with the hope that the Design School will prove to be the greatest institution of its kind in the country.

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School of Applied Design Officers First Term Second Term J. B. Hays.... J. V. Wilson F. H. Haaren. . A. H. Neal Ed Crump Dan Kornblum. . Tvlcr A. H. Good Senate A. H. Good M. G. Kingsley R. K. Fleming, Jr. A. T. Wills M. Boyer Athletic Representatives J. V. Wilson Dan Kornblum

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Seniors School of Applied Design J. HORTON BARBER. Age 22. Madison. Indiana. Architecture. Madison High. Secretary of Class (2). Tartan Representative (3). [Veil, Mr. So-an l-So from my town— URIAH C. BEARINGER. Berry.” Age 22. Pittsburgh. Pa. Architecture. Pittsburgh High. White Friars. Cast; Asst. Manager 1911, Basketball Squad. “Nix on that stuff, l(iJ. ERNEST WILSON BOYER. Arch. Age 28. Pittsburgh. Pa. Architecture. Galesburg I ligh. Atelier Richard Kiehmel. President Night School, 1909-10-11 12; School Senate, 1909-10; Thistle Board. 1909; Patron's Dinner Committee. 1909-10-11; Toastmaster, 1909; Chairman. 1910; First Prize, Tartan Cover Competition. 1911; Second in Hamerschlag Competition for Pittsburgh Kindergarten College. 1911; Athletic Board of Control. Auditing Committee, 1912; Thistle Cover Design. 1909-10-11-12-13; The Shanty. 1912. 'Sno juice THOMAS SQUIBB CARSON. Tommy. Age 28. Layton. Pa. Illustration. Tech Architectural Club; Tech Studio Club; Massicr of Illustrators and Decorators. I'm busy. After this pose.