Carnegie Mellon University - Thistle Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 424 of the 1917 volume:

UlillniHf nimimimuiiuiHllHlllll The 1917 Thistle is :i Pittsburgh product. Photography by The Brcckon Studios. Engraving by John C. Bragdon. Printing and Binding by Murdoch. Kerr and Company. imi imi m 1917 THISTLE LS3 LSJ £S3 COPYRIGHT 1917 THE THISTLE BOARD PITTSBURGH Four M LfiJ UU________CARNEGIE TECH EH HI ffl FOREWORD TO reflect and echo the life of our Carnegie Tech as it is, and to catch and transmit its spirit as future becomes present and present fades into past, that our readers may build better on its foundation the memories of their happiest years, has been the sincere and earnest purpose of the editors of this volume. We have striven hard to make the 1917 Thistle true and complete. Our success in pleasing you, our readers, will spell the measure of our reward. Five LIU uu UU 1917 THISTLE DEAN LEETE—A GREETING AND A FAREWELL The 1 i) 17 Thistle is Dedicated to JOHN HOPKIX LEETE, up to this month Dean of the School of Applied Science, and now Director ok Carnegie Library. IN the minds of the editors, Dean Leete lias furnished an example of manly sincerity and stability of character which all his students arc proud to follow. They have trusted him implicitly, for they have had faith in a judgment founded on thorough study of all the facts of every case, and then maintained unwaveringly until the course of events justified it. Experience led them to have confidence that when he made decisions they were right and would stand. His distinguishing characteristics have been his earnest desire for facts, his deliberateness to decide, and his firmness in carrying his solutions to their ultimate conclusion. Dean Leete has been connected with Carnegie Institute of Technology since its doors were first opened to students, and has presided over the destinies of the School of Applied Science for the past nine years. His entire professional career has been in the field of education. After graduating from Colgate in 1894, he studied a year at Harvard, and then entered the faculty at Penn State. He remained in the Department of Mathematics there till 1906, also performing the duties of Registrar and secretary of the institution for the last five years of his stay. In 1906 he came to Carnegie as Registrar, and served in that capacity for two years, after which he assumed the position of Dean. The entire growth of his school has taken place since he took charge of it. The physical buildings and equipment, the enrollment of students, and the standards of scholarship, have alike risen from tiny beginnings to a proud place among the educational institutions of the country. Starting with a mere handful of men in a small section of the present Industries building, the School of Applied Science now numbers several hundred. It is sending out about a hundred graduates this season from its day and night courses, trained for a worthy place in the commercial and scientific world and ready to compete successfully with their fellows from schools with many decades of development and generations of alumni behind them. This growth in plant, in standards, and in character reflects the individuality of its leaders, and none of them more faithfully than Dean Leete. Therefore the Board of Editors of this volume, proud of their association with him, take pleasure in dedicating it to him,confident that it is but one of the many testimonials of respect and honor which are justly his due for his work at Carnegie, and hoping that his successes here may be duplicated in his new field of service. E13 El1 Fen CARNEGIE TECH JOHN HOPKIN LEETE. A.B.. D.Sc. 'Seven 1917 THISTLE LM3 LMJ EMJ '■� . ■ k. � iff iru ini yrc-f? ‘UTii n! at n; m tf.i hilunmii; Yt «■ i iitiii lYiiiiiiiwii'iimiiniiii;MiiiiiiiiiiHjiiiiiii miliiiiiiiminii ■!.Tv -----------------—r m iniiiiwwir ii CONTENTS Administration and Faculty Classes and Alumni Athletics _ Activities Organizations Kampus Kakkls . Advertisements Page 1) Page 41 Page 145 Page 199 Page 245 Page 335 Page 355 -—.. 1 ■ immmmunim'miBn ■grawrnr.mi: •.:iiii.,nTTiTmutTnnmniHimuiimmHHU'..i.iiiuuii:’iniiiuiii.-.:-JTi IlillH II; ____ . : I aMlUIlkiyauimi; Eight £13 IMJ LU CARNEGIE TECH £M3 LU £13 BUILDINGS FROM SCHENLEY BRIDGE LaJ UU mi 1917 THISTLE S. II. CllURCH I Ion. J. I). Shafer, Du. G. A. Dillinger Hon. James H. Reed, Sara E. Weir, . Tayi.oh Allderdice Joseph G. Armstrong ♦Edward M. Bigelow W. V. Blackburn John A. Brash ear S. II. Church George II. Clapp Hon. Josiah Cohen John II. Dailey Dr. G. A. Dillinger Herbert Dr Puy W. Y. English Robert A. Franks Robert Garland James I). Mailman Howard Heinz Dr. James P. Kerr Rev. Andrew A. Lambing President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer A ssistu nt Treasu rer James II. Lockhart William McConway Hon. James R. Mackarlane Andrew W. Mellon Augustus K. Oliver David B. Oliver Hon. Henry K. Porter John L. Porter Enoch Rauh Hon. J. II. Heed Wm. 11. Robertson W. Lucibx Scaife Hon. John I). Shafer George E. Shaw Charles L. Taylor J. J. Turner A. Bryan Wall Homer D. Williams CARNEGIE INSTITUTE BOARD OF TRUSTEES W. J. Holland, Ph.D., LL.D. Director of the Department of the Museum John W. Beatty, M.A. Director of the Department of Fine Arts John II. Leete, A.B., D.Sc. Director of the Department of the Library COMMITTEE ON THE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY William McConway, Chairman Augustus K. Oliver Taylor Allderdice James R. Macfarlane John A. Brash ear W. Lucien Scaife Robert A. Franks Charles L. Taylor Homer D. Williams Deceased Ten Arthur Arton Hamerschlag, Sc.D., LL.D. Director of the Carnegie Institute of Technology LiLJ LU ULI CARNEGIE TECH CARNEGII5 INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY OFFICERS OF ADMINISTRATION Arthur Artox Hamerschlao, Sr.I)., LL.I). Director Arthur W. Tarbeli. Registrar Clifford B. Connelley. M.A., Sc.D. Dean of the School of Applied Industries William E. Mott, S.B. Dean of the School of Applied Science Mary B. Breed, A.B.. A.M., Pii.D. Dean of the Margaret Morrison Carnegie School E. Raymond Bossanue, Ph.B. Dean of the School of Applied Design Walter Y. Bingham. A.B., A.M., Ph.D. Mead of the Department for Training of Teachers Edmond Esquerrk, A.B. Sujjervisor of Student Health Frank Or bin, B.S. Supervisor of Equipment John P. Wbidlein Su| crintendent of Buildings and Grounds Albert N. Heyl Cashier IIbxry Hornbostel, Ph.B. Patron of t he School of Applied Design Georoe F. Sheers Auditor of the Carnegie Institute Eleven LH HO Hi 1917 THISTLE £Z3 ESj £S3 ANDREW CARNEGIE—THE FOUNDER For the first time in the history of The Thistle, our readers must forego a direct personal greeting from our Founder. Recent correspondence with Mr. Carnegie’s secretary brought tho information that he would he unable to write us at the present time; and while his condition was reported to he much improved just before the hook went to press, it was not deemed wise to bring any matters of business to his attention, even of such a nature as our request for a personal message. Accordingly, we reluctantly substitute a brief statement of our obligation to Mr. Carnegie. We hope our readers may pause a moment in the bustle of their daily routine and try to catch a glimpse of the pinnacles of achievement which only a few men reach, and then visualize the field of opportunities for human service which must be open to those few men, and consider how they have risen to meet them. As soon as Mr. Carnegie had accomplished a notable measure of business success, he began to use the wealth it brought him for the benefit of his fellow-men. The scope of his philanthropy is remarkable. It is primarily educational, but also covers many other forms of organization for the building of character and the betterment of mankind. The gifts to our schools are but a small part of his contribution to human welfare. Ii would lx useless to catalogue the items here, but they include libraries all over the world, schools, research institutions, museums of art and science, the Foundation for the Advancement of Peaching, the Hero Fund, and many other greater or lesser activities. When we consider what Mr. Carnegie has done for us and for people in general, we have a double duty. The first part of it is to be grateful for our share of the benefits and to resolve to make good use of them. The second and stronger part is to know his life and what it represents, as an example which in some lesser measure we can follow. We can and should rightly aspire to business success; we ought also to learn to perceive the needs of others and do our share effectively toward satisfying them. A parting word as to success in life is in order, and we quote our Founder. “Don’t be content with doing only your duty; do more than your duty. It’s the horse which finishes a neck ahead that wins the race.” Twelve IM1 IMl lMl CARNEGIE TECH IM1 IM1 IM1 ANDREW CARNEGIE Thirteen UU LMJ LMi 1917 THISTLE EU Hi tU TO THE THISTLE Now comes the hour when the United States is to test the patriotism and steadfastness of its citizens. History is in the making and the nations of the world stand on the brink of an era in which peace and good will become a dream. During these days of suspense the people of this country are to have their first test of unselfish service and I am very proud indeed that the students of this institution are planning to give of the best that they have when the nation issues its call. I am confident that the part that we are to play as an institution of higher learning will be worthy of the best traditions of other colleges and universities in the .old days. May wo face our task in the spirit of our forefathers who gave us a heritage of idealism to lead the nations of the earth in sacrifice for freedom. The true interpretation of higher education is that knowledge is powerful only when its use is for the purpose of uplifting the cause of civilization. Should the Faculty, Alumni and Students participate in the impending conflict they will carry forward the highest aspirations of the Carnegie Institute of Technology to aid in the upbuilding of mankind. From deep in my heart these words go to the students as my message for 1917. Arthur Arton Hamerschlag March Twenty-sixth, Nineteen Hundred and Seventeen. Fourteen ARTHUR ARTON HAMERSCHLAG. Sc.D.. LL.D. mi mi imi 1917 THISTLE LIU UU E J THERE COMES A DAY Absence from Pittsburgh, on leave to do some work at Harvard, places me this year out of touch with the usual statistical information about Tech, which I annually contribute to The Thistle. For this, at the present moment, I am thankful. It gives me an opportunity to say a word on something that runs infinitely closer to my interest, in these days of a national crisis, than college statistics. It is College men—especially Carnegie men—and their duty in any eventuality which may arise—that is the vital question. Nothing has surprised me more, since coming East, than the eager attitude towards preparedness shown by such institutions as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard. Where one expected to find the conservative pacificist enthroned, the militant patriot is in the saddle. The day diplomatic relations were broken with Germany, President Maclaurin wired President Wilson that Rost on Tech was ready at. a moment’s notice to mobilize its students, laboratories, and technical staff for the nation’s service. At Harvard, openly inspired and substantially supported by its administration, a corps for the training of reserve officers has just been established. One thousand students were called for; twelve hundred responded. This morning’s paper has it that a war clause is to be put in leases for next year’s college rooms, and that within a few days members of the corps will appear in class-rooms wearing the regulation olive drab. Harvard is ready to transform itself into a military training camp, should the need arise. Yale has a large artillery unit, Dartmouth an aviation detachment, and Brown sends a memorial to Wilson endorsing his utterances. There may shortly come a day when all the Carnegie clansmen, graduate and undergraduate, must also face this problem. With great satisfaction I note that the issue has already been taken up editorially in the last “Tartan.” That is good, but it is not enough. The task is laid upon every one of you to individually give most earnest and intelligent thought to what your course of action will be, if pending events make stern measures obligatory. When it is evident beyond all doubt that peace with honor is no longer possible, and patience has ceased to be patriotism and has become pusillanimity—then there must be no hesitation. I pray that the day we dread may never come, but if it should, the sons of our Alma Mater must be ready with a will and with a way. Arthur W. Tarbell. Cambridge, March ( , 1017. Sixteen CARNEGIE TECH IE1 1 1 IE1 H. J. McCORKLE. In Charge, Bureau of Recommendation DONALD R. TAFT. Secretary and Acting Registrar “GREETINGS” TO THE THISTLE OF 07 and best wishes to the staff for a most successful publication. As I think of The Thistle I become reminiscent and recall very vividly the days when the students endeavored to initiate a program of “Four Little Thistles”—one for each school. But most happily this attempt met its richly deserved fate and the present representative all-school year-book is the result. It has rightly become one of the most important products of student activity as it preserves Tech history in definite form. Again, the spirit of the publica tion is excellent since the Junior Classes edit it in honor of the Seniors. “Bon Voyage” to The Thistle. H. J. McCorklk. C. O. HALL. Assistant Registrar A. N. HEYL. Cashier Seventeen LU Ifi] Hi 1917 THISTLE LEJ LSj LZJ HENRY HORNBOSTEL Patron of the School of Applied Design MRS. BLANCHE K. WAPPAT Librarian of the School of Applied Design Eighteen LM3 LU IM1 CARNEGIE TECH Mi� a Bennett Mrs. Philput Mr. Hartman Mr. Loncstrcth SECRETARIES Nineteen LU III [U 1917 THISTLE mi mi fbi Dean Lcctc Dean Mott To Tech Students: What is “Tech” to you? Is it only a cold and lifeless mass of brick and mortar or is-it a living thing—a fire which kindles your imagination and enthusiasm, a spirit which brings you courage for misfortunes, an ideal which dignifies the present and will glorify the future? Are you truly a part of Tech and is Tech truly a part of you? Are you a true Carnegie man? To every true Tech man whether of 1908 or of 1920, whether of Science or Design or of Industry, to every true Tech woman, here’s a health! To have had some part in the development of the Institute from almost its earliest beginning to its present glorious-achievement, to have had intimate associations with faculty and students throughout these long years, will always be to me a happy memory. I hope that the new work which takes me off the campus may not take me out of the circle of your friendship. “May the wing of friendship never moult a feather.” March 16, 1917. Yours sincerely, John Hopkin Leete. Twenty EIL1 E J IiU CARNEGIE TECH EU Li] LU Prof. Stanton Mr. Lose Prof. Rush Dean Mott Prof. Thayer Prof. McCullough Mr. Simmons FACULTY. CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCE Mr. Nowlan Mr. Rundle Prof. Keller Prof. Geclccler Prof. Dorweiler Prof. Aude FACULTY. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS. SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCE ! lead of Department Twenty-one l§] II] @i______1917 THISTLE [S3 [fij [S3 Prof. E«tcp Mr. Blaisdcll Prof. Trinks Prof. J. C. Sproull Prof. Willett Prof. Blakey FACULTY. DEPARTMENTS OF MECHANICAL AND COMMERCIAL ENGINEERING. SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCE Mr. Leippe Prof. C. W. Sproull Prof. Follow Mr. Yates Mr. Mill FACULTY. DEPARTMENT OF MACHINE DESIGN. SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCE ♦Head of Department Twenty-two A LM3 IM1 LM] CARNEGIE TECH Mr. Porter Mr. Howard Mr. Von Dyck Prof. Work Prof. Dennison Prof. Wurls FACULTY. DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING. SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCE Prof. James Mr. Turnock Prof. Harris Mr. Griffin Mr. Steven Mr. Alexander FACULTY. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING. SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCE 'Head of Deportment Twenly-tliree IM1 m fst 1917 THISTLE £Z3 LSJ £EJ Mr. K'atHanson Mr. Frazer Mr. Doolittle Prof. Hower Prof. Daviason Prof. Grondahl Prof. Rite FACULTY. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND MECHANICS. SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCE Mr. Todd Mr. Collins Mr. Calvin Mr. Cate Prof. Ihrig Prof. Doyle Prof. Bar to FACULTY. DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGE. SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCE •Head of Department Twenty-four M3 EM3 IfiJ _____CARNEGIE TECH ESI EfiJ EM3 Prof. McIntosh Prof. Jensen Mr. Fettke Prof. Crabtree FACULTY. DEPARTMENT OF MINING AND METALLURGY. SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCE THE BUREAU OF MINES BUILDING •Head of Department Twenty-five UL1 UU EJL3 1917 THISTLE [Z3 LSJ IZ3 Dean BeMsange To the Class of 1918: When Hie building of the Design School was well under way and the interior of the theatre being studied, the question of an appropriate motto for the school was considered and discussed at great length. Whereas the other buildings of “Tech’’ stood for Science, Industry, Household Economics, Administration, Athletics, etc., the purpose of the Design School was more idealistic, more vague in character. This School aspired to produce artists, professional artists, who by means of brush, chisel or pencil, by gesture, diction and expression, by sounds wonderfully varied and modulated, would interpret material things to us in such a way that the ideal in them would be apparent. And artists who would not only represent and imitate the real, but with their imagination create new forms, new harmonies, new beauties. To express this ideal, this purpose the phrase Life here reveals and enjoys its inspiration.” was suggested. But this was not quite satisfactory, it. did not sound well; and to arrive at a more concise motto someone tried to express the idea in French, that language permitting more concise phrasing. Finally, the motto which is now inscribed over the stage in the theatre, “Ici inspiration dcploie ses ailes, was chosen. I hope indeed that in our palatial building inspiration will unfurl its wings and awaken in us the highest ambition. And thus our aim, our particular task is set for us. It is a staggering order, yet one we must fulfill that we may be true to “Tech” and do our share. The Class of 1918 has done fine work and has contributed its best towards raising our standards and establishing good traditions. May your work in the future bring you happiness and success. Yours very sincerely, E. It. Bossange. Twenty-six IMI EXJ IMl______CARNEGIE TECH LMJ LiU LU Prof. Leonard Mr. Barney Mr. Hitchens Prof. MeGoodwin Mr. Morchend Prof. Dornberger FACULTY. DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE, SCHOOL OF APPLIED DESIGN Prof. Zeller (Sculpture) Prof. Gcoghegan Prof. Collette Prof. Ix ng FACULTY. DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL STUDIES. SCHOOL OF APPLIED DESIGN Head of Department Twenty-seven IIJ LU LU________1917 THISTLE_____LMJ EJU £U Prof. Taylor Prof. Sparks Prof. Holmes Prof. Dc Quelin Mr. Hugo FACULTY. DEPARTMENT OF PAINTING. DECORATING AND ILLUSTRATION. SCHOOL OF APPLIED DESIGN Mr. Heinrich Mr. Thompson Prof. Payne Mr. Beatty Prof. Stevens Mr. Flood FACULTY. DEPARTMENT OF DRAMA. SCHOOL OF APPLIED DESIGN ♦Head of Department Twenty-eight IMJ LU LMi CARNEGIE TECH [fj Hj [Mi Pinclla Dcrdeyn Prof. Male here k Prof. O’Brien Biclo SuMno Porrara Schultz Schmidt Kccblc Henning Schmuckor Nuxscr Rentz Saudek Goputo Monguio Koch Archer Jnnton FACULTY. DEPARTMENT OF MUSK'. SCHOOL. CF APPLIED DESIGN Hcad of Department Twenty-nine im lsj mi 1917 THISTLE LU LSJ £Z3 DEAN BREED At the close of the last century when some of us were in college, the late Elbert Hubbard wrote a brochure, entitled “A Message to Garcia,” which every Commencement speaker used as a text, and now it. is immortalized in a text-book on Ethics. Just now 1 feel that the man who found (larcia had an easier task than The Thistle board has assigned me that of composing Dean Breed’s message or offering a substitute! Either way it's tails. I win, and heads you lose, and the fraud, quite palpable. Although Dean Breed, in her retreat, is quite as hard to reach as the famous Cuban general, I will address her through her own page and the girls of M. M. C. 8. may listen if they will. In the first place, Dean Breed, there has been a unanimous effort on the part of students and faculty to keep up the work you have so well organized and set going. “What would Miss Breed say or think?” has been the touch-stone of the students for every new question brought up in your absence. The Student Government Association has earned the right to its name. We have seen an example of self-government in our college which justifies itself, in its dignity, resourcefulness and purpose. Of course there have been discouragements, weariness, and bitterness of spirit, which we older people know are inevitable in any dealing with human nature. Then the leaders, at least, have heard you say: “I really expected the girls to behave like this;” “Opposition, girls, is a healthful sign;” and “Just as soon as you gel rested, you'll see that college spirit and self-government are worth working for, even though the girls aren’t angels, and things don't always come out as you expected.” There are other things I might tell her, but the Thistle board cry, “Hold! enough! Frances Camp Parky. Thirty Lffl E J M CARNEGIE TECH EU ti] [ffl Miss Davidson Mint Nelson Miss Mcritl Miss Merrill Miss Hcwitl FACULTY. DEPARTMENT OF HOME ARTS AND CRAFTS. MARCARET MORRISON CARNEGIE SCHOOL Miss Show Miss Collingwood Miss Hinns FACULTY. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS. MARGARET MORRISON CARNEGIE SCHOOL Thirty-one ♦Head of Deportment im fsi 1917 THISTLE Miss Farnham Miss Sturtcvant Miss Holmes Miss Logan Miss Hillman Miss R. Hopkins FACULTY. DEPARTMENTS OF SECRETARIAL STUDIES AND SOCIAL WORK MARGARET MORRISON CARNEGIE SCHOOL FACULTY. DEPARTMENT OF COSTUME ECONOMICS MARGARET MORRISON CARNEGIE SCHOOL ♦Head of Department Thirty-two im im im carnegie tech emj mi im Mr. Ferguson Mis Collett Dr. Watkins Miss Speer FACULTY. DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE MARGARET MORRISON CARNEGIE SCHOOL Dr. McLeod Mis Parry f Miss Davis Mrs. Vcrmorckcn FACULTY. DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL STUDIES MARGARET MORRISON CARNEGIE SCHOOL Thirty-three ' Head of Department f Acting Head of Department im im rsi 1917 THISTLE DEAN CONN ELI .EY To the Readers of the Thistle: Heartiest Greetings! To one who has been connected with this institution from the very beginning, each succeeding year is full of interest. One always regrets to see the students leave the institution, even though they have been with us long enough to serve their full apprenticeship for the tasks of life that await every man. Is a young man better prepared for what is awaiting him after pursuing a course in training such as we offer? There is a real satisfaction in turning over the pages of our own “Who’s Who’’—a book perhaps unrecognized as yet by many—and to see the names of men who are beginning to do things. It is always a pleasure to greet the new students as they come to 11s in increasing numbers from all parts of the world. We see in each a potential leader. It is our aim to take the young man as he is,—in this we are unique from the standpoint of education,—(others prescribe what he should be) and attempt to fit our curriculum to his individual case as near as possible. While the curriculum may be considered as our reason to be, we are convinced that it is a failure unless it is thoroughly humanized and vitalized by men who know What, Why, and How to teach. We believe it is not enough for any student to get a certain amount of credits. His school life should be a “whirl of action,” in which activities of all sorts form a large part. This is not energy wasted; rather, it is the prophecy of how one will meet the larger problems in politics, economics, industry, and commerce. It leads to the sort of patriotism which is needed in these trying times in the history of the world. May I add one word to students present and past—it to point to the man to whom this book has been dedicated? Having been intimately associated with John Hopkin Leete for the eleven years that he has served these schools, I know what his leaving means. It will not be disorganization; for he has built too well. It cannot be a change in policy even to the least detail; he was too thorough for that. His promotion to another department of the Institute leaves a work that can be continued by another. That, my good boys, is success in life. Yours very truly, March 7, 1917. Clifford B. Connellev, Dean. School of Applied Industries, Carnegie Institute of Technology. Thirty-four im mi mi carnegie tech mi mi mi Mr. Taylor Mr. Potter Mr. W. P, Hartman Mr. Hepburn Mr. Pfouts Prof. Leeds Mr. Ulccli Mr. McKee Mr. Dosey Mr. Kelly Mr. Manning FACULTY. DEPARTMENT OF MACHINE CONSTRUCTION SCHOOL OF APPLIED INDUSTRIES Mr. Lcftwich Mr. Spichcr Mr. Gage Mr. Ingham FACULTY. DEPARTMENT OF PRINTING SCHOOL OF APPLIED INDUSTRIES 'Head of Department Thirty-five Mr. Dodds i Mr. Driscoll Prof. Caldcrwood Mr. Dibble Mr. Ambrose Mr. Noland Mr. Mayo Mr. Gottschalk Mr. Steiner Mr. Ward Mr. Parker FACULTY DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION SCHOOL OF APPLIED INDUSTRIES Mr. Wagner Mr. Stillburg Prof. Dunnclls Mr. E. H. Smith Mr. Young Mr. Emcryt FACULTY. DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONi SCHOOL OF APPLIED INDUSTRIES ‘Head of Department fDraftsman for the Institute. j:Mr. Dougherty gave us a portrait wc were unable to use. Wc arc sorry and do not apply to him the remarks on Page 39. T hirty-six im W im CARNEGIE TECH Eli EU LU Mr. Comer Mr. Bisbec Prof. Lcighou Prof. Morris Mr. E. F. Reed Mr. Lightcap Mr. Kruger Mr. Machncck Mr. Thos. Smith Mr. David Mr. Burby FACULTY. DEPARTMENT OF PRACTICAL SCIENCE. SCHOOL OF APPLIED INDUSTRIES Mr. Lyon Mr. Merten Prof. Peters Mr. Nichols Mr. Barnes Mr. Sauers FACULTY. DEPARTMENT OF GF.NF.RAL STUDIES ♦Head of Department Thirty-seven BI HI til_______1917 THISTLE ES3 [S3 ES3 Mis Free Mr. Thurstonc Mr. Dr. Scoll Prof. Bingham Dr. Gordon Mr. Miner Mr. Lee FACULTY. DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY GREETINGS TO THE THISTLE No Bureau of Mental Tests was in existence two years ago when you of the Junior Class were Plebes. Otherwise your superior quality and unique traits of mind would earlier have been discovered and announced to an expectant public. Even now, with the Bureau in its second year, its efforts arc still largely confined to measuring the native intelligence of the first-year students. In addition to these Plebe tests of general ability, only a few good tests have as yet been perfected for discovering special aptitudes and detecting unsuspected talent. But the development of such tests is our main task; and when your sons and daughters begin to apply for admission to Tech, we expect to be helpful to them in choosing between plumbing and piano playing,’ or between commercial engineering and dramatic art. Long before that time we will be giving tips to the Bureau of Recommendations as to the best material in the Senior class for appointment to high salaried positions in the marketing end of industrial organizations; for Dr. Walter Dill Scott and his corps of assistants in the Bureau of Salesmanship Research have already developed tests suitable for measuring certain of the qualities of intelligence, persistence, alertness, foresight, verbal facility and convincingness, which are important for success in selling. These tests are now being utilized by a few large business concerns of nat ional scope, whose co-operation with our Bureau makes it possible to use the actual performance of successful and unsuccessful salesman in checking up the efficiency of the different tests. The perfection of methods of measuring traits characteristic of highly successful workers in different vocations, will give the school an additional means of discovering exceptional talent, and will provide each student with additional knowledge about himself when he faces the choice of a career. This is the remote goal toward which we are working. W. V. Bingham, Head of the Division of A pplied Psychology. Thirty-eight LiU L l LiS-3 CARNEGIE TECH_______LU EaJ LMJ Miss Browning Miss Calvcrly Mr. McCulloch Dr. Esqucrre Dr. Marks Mr. Offingcr Mr. Eym� n TAFF. DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND STUDENT HEALTH ‘ If a mere ounce of prevention Is worth a pound of cure, And gym heads off diseases of mankind, Then I’ve fond hope and intention That I never may endure Its alternative or I shall lose my mind!” Note: In the preceding pages a few faces are missing. The Thistle arranged with the photographers to make portraits of all faculty members without expense to themselves or any inconvenience other than calling at the studio for a sitting. A bulletin announced this fully two months before the book went to press, and was supplemented by two follow-up letters and no inconsiderable amount of personal exhortations to make the necessary little journey to Oakland. Under these circumstances the editor feels not only that he need make no apology for the omissions, but that if such lack of interest in Carnegie life is typical of the missing ones, they are no great loss to the book. Tliirl v-iiinc im mi wi 1917 THISTLE “ALMA MATER” Words by Charles J. Taylor. Music Austrian Hymn. Here where spangled wildernesses Robed the fountains of the West, Where the savage strife and stresses Brought the settlers’ crimson quest; Land of legend, glory, graces, Gypsy tide and toiling shore, ’Mid thy hilltops Alma Mater Stands enthroned forevermore. Hail, Carnegie! Alma Mater Stand enthroned forevermore! Here was heard t he musket’s rattle, Round us rolled the thralling drum— All is hushed, no more they startle, Low we hear sweet labor’s hum. Art and science rule our battle, In their pathway honor lies. Hail! Carnegie! Alma Mater— Show the way that truth may rise! Hail! Carnegie! Alma Mater-Show the way that truth may rise. Show the way arouse, awaken, Bear aloft thy beacon bright, That our minds be ever taken, Unto learning, into light. Stand in daytime’s storm unshaken, Guide through storm of deepest night Hail! Carnegie! Alma Mater— Stand for progress, peace and right! Hail! Carnegie! Alma Mater— Stand for progress, peace and right! forty forty-one L J ULI UU_____1Q17 THISTLE EI3 HJ Hi MARGARET MORRISON CARNEGIE SCHOOL SENIOR CLASS HISTORY 1017 The good ship M. M. C. S. 1917 set sail in the fall of 1913 on its search for a B. S. degree. That year the captain of the ship was Katherin Wilson and a very able one she was. The journey soon proved a longer and harder one than was anticipated, and during the first year several, on account of seasickness, wen forced to discontinue the journey. The memorable events of that first year were several enjoyable plcbe dances, and the long hours of waiting on deck until we might be allowed to enter the dining room where our dignified upper classmen were already seated. In June of that year the whole party disembarked on a sight seeing tour and the journey was continued in September 1914. The second year of the journey the ship was captained by Frances Willis. This, if not actually so, seemed the most strenuous of all the four years. We braved the storms of chemistry, biology, and physiology and bv June of that year we were only too glad to disembark for a vacation. However, by September 1915 we were all glad to be together again and take up the journey once more. The memorable event of this year was the Junior Promenade, led by our captain Margaret Wirth, which we think was the “best ever.” September 1916 saw us together again, on the last lapse of our journey. Once more we were under the able leadership of Frances Willis. It seemed almost impossible for us to realize that the honor and dignity of being Seniors was now due us, and also to realize that our goal was almost attained. We look back with fond memories to our journey and bid each other “Farewell” with love in our hearts for our Alma Mater. Forty-two LU LiU LMJ CARNEGIE TECH LU Ell LU M. M. C. S. SENIOR OFFICERS Frances Willis Rebecca Schmucker Agnes Wright Katherine Mullen Frances Finley Willis. Hdgewood B. S.. General Science New Market High School Delta Delta; Class President (2. 4); Class Basketball Team (1. 2. 3, 1); Guild; Athletic Association (1. 2, 3, 4); Dramatic Club (1. 2. 3); President (3); Head of Tennis (2); Shilling, Business Manager (4)-Commonest expression. “It isn't sanitary.” Greatest fear, “being sentimental.” Rebecca Church Schmickbr, Avalon B. S.. Institutional Management Avalon High School Alpha Sigtna Pi; Athletic Association (3. 4), Class Vice-President (4 ; Guild. She manages institutions and types most speedily; now why should she listen to what George says” about woman’s place I wing in the home? President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Acnes Wrkjht, Jamestown, N. V. B. S.. Secretariat and Social Work Jamestown High School Delta Theta; Guild; Class Secretary (3. 4); Dramatic Club; Athletic Association; Student Senate; Dormitory President (4). An adept in the fine art of diplomatically squelch-in ft- Kathryn Mullen, Moimca B. S.. Secretariat Rochester, Pa.. High School Alpha Sigma Pi; Guild, Athletic Association (2, 3), Class Treasurer (4), Choral Club (3). One of the celebrated Senior Secretariate, but the notoriety hasn’t in the least spoiled Kate. Forty-three im imi mi_______1917 thistle mi uu imi BRAPY BURGHAM camcroh BARR CARMICHAEL CHITTENDEN Jean McClelland Baku, Ben Avon B. S., Home Ecoti. and Institutional Management Ben Avon High School Guild (3, 4), Treasurer (3); Athletic Association (1, 2, 4); Vice-President Senate (4). A suitable confirmation that good things arc done up in small packages. Helen Cuylbk Brady, Eric B. S., Household Economies Erie High School Theta Sigma; Tennis (2, 3); Hockey (2); Athletic Association (3); Guild (3, 4); Junior Prom Committee (3). From the other side of the fence it looks as though the institution that Helen will manage will be a “cottage that’s built for two.” Florence Burgiiam, Clarksburg, W. Va. B. S., Social Sendee Canton, Ohio, High School Delta T heta; Varsity Basketball (2, 3), Hockey (1, 2); Guild; Athletic Association (1, 2, 3, 4), President (4); Dramatic Club (1, 2, 3, 4); House President (3); Pan-Hellenic Representative (2, 3). Athletic, agreeable, and a good fellow, with a confirmed fireside habit. Christine May Cameron, Irwin B. S., Household Economics Irwin High School Delta Delta; Hockey (2); Guild, President (4); Athletic Association (I, 2. 3, 4); Shilling (3. 4); Dramatic Association (3); Junior Prom Committee (3); Cheer Leader (4). “Many the specials and flowers galore Ever arriving from Baltimore; Now what-------?” Marjorie S. Carmichael, Pittsburgh B. S., General Science St. Joseph's Academy, Adrian. Michigan Delta Delta; Basketball (1, 4); Guild; Athletic Association (1, 2. 3, 4); Vice-president, and Social Chairman (4); Class Secretary (2); Pan-Hellenic President (4). Clever, with a fondness for starting things; and has lately gone in for landscape gardening. Imelda Chittenden, Aspinwall B. S., Costume Economics Aspinwall High School Alpha Psi; Pan-Hellenic Representative (3, I), Social Committee (4). “She wears well.” Marion Elizabeth Hearing, Jamestown, N. Y. B. S., Home Arts and Crafts Jamestown High School Guild (2, 3, 4); Dramatic Club (2, 3); Shilling Board (2, 3, 4). In the matter of vocabulary ltuskin had nothing on Betty. Forty-four [M2 EJU W CARNEGIE TECH EU HJ LI] HE ACOCK. HAYMAKER GLAZIER GLAfEY HILLMAN norrMAN IRWIN Florence Glakey, Pittsburgh B. S., Home Arts and Crafts Peabody High School Delta Theta; Guild; Athletic Association (1, 2). “Silence often of pure innocence Persuades, when speaking fails.” Beiitha May Glazier, Grafton B. S., 1 Ionic Arts and Crafts Pittsburgh Academy Guild; Athletic Association (1, 2, 3. 4). Knows how to smile and use her tongue, and is artistically inclined. Elizaueth Murry Haymaker, Pittsburgh B. S., Costume Economics Central High School; Peabody High School Alpha Delta; Guild. “Her looks do argue her replete with modesty,” but she’s fond of movies and that nasal twang familiar only to Senior C. K.’s. Frances Inez Heacock, San Francisco, Cal. B. S., Household Economics Lowell High School, San Francisco, Cal. Theta Sigma; Guild; Athletic Association (2. 3, 4); Dramatic (3); Senate (4); President. Design Dorm; Pan-Hellenic Representative; Junior Prom Committee (3). The Alpha and Omega of Institutional Management. Clara Cecilia Hillman, Pittsburgh B. S., Home Arts and Crafts Fifth Avenue High School Guild, Athletic Association (2, 3, 4), Glee Club (1). Choral Club (1, 3, 4). Cecilia’s chief trouble seems to l c getting to school at 8:30. Even this, however, doesn’t affect her cheerful disposition. Ida Hoffman, Allison Park B. S., Social Work Allegheny High School Alpha Sigma Pi; Athletic Association (1); Guild. “Of manners gentle, of affections mild.” Winifred I. Irwin, Youngstown, Ohio B. S., Costume Economics Wooster High School; Wooster College. Delta Theta; Guild (2, 3, 4), Vice-President (4); Athletic Association; Social Committee (4). Her looks and her temperament belie her prosaic choice of vocat ion—she’s no schoolma’am! Forty-five Lenore Marik King, Pittsburgh B. S., Costume Economics Teachers Pittsburgh High School Alpha Sigma Pi: Athletic Association (1. 2, 4); Choral Club (1,'3); School Pianist (4); Guild. A f«K)t more light ne’er danced the light fantastic —but oh, the next day! Margaret Macrum, Oakmont B. S., Home Arts and Crafts Baldwin High School Theta Sigma; Shilling (3. 4); Guild. Surely no one else could so successfully Ik artistically businesslike. Rachel Christy Magii.l, Pittsburgh B. S.. Home Economics Teachers Pittsburgh High School Guild; Athletic Association (1); Field Meet (2). “She’s witty and wise, With a laugh in her eyes.” Mary Jane McCi.ymonds, Wilkinsburg B. S., Costume Economics Wilkinsburg High School Theta Sigma; Class Treasurer (3). Just alxmt the time she ought to go to bed. she feels like getting up. Ruth Patterson. Aspinwall B. S.. Costume Economics Aspinwall High School Alpha Psi. Pat, of the wonderful disposition. Her contagious giggle and “Come on, let’s do something. have saved more than one dark day. Ek.mal Esther Pruyne, Du Bois B. S.. Costume Economics Du Bois High School Theta Sigma; Guild; Athletic Association (1. 2. 3, 4); Senate Treasurer (3); Student Government President (4); Dramatic Club (1, 2. 3. 4). “The hope of all who suffer. The dread of all who wrong.” Lenore J. Read, Pittsburgh B. S., Institutional Management Peabody High School Alpha Delta: Guild. When you want anything weighed to a thousandth of a milligram, send for Lenore: she alone has patience to attempt it. Early-six Sr sax Camilla Oaky Reclogle, Pittsburgh B. S., Household Economics Teachers Altoona High School; Wilkinsburg High School Guild; Athletic Association (3). Camilla doesn’t mind a little tiling like an attack of typhoid fever—both hair and work arc soon raised to normal, perhaps even above. Elizabeth Helen Richey, Scnccavillc, Ohio B. S.. Household Economics Teachers Crafton High School Guild (1); Shilling Board (4). “ ’Tis pleasant sure to see one’s name in print; A book's a book, although there’s nothing in’t.” Gail V. Sellers, Dunn’s Station B. S., Secretarial Prosperity High School; California State Normal; Wavnesburg College Alpha Sigma Pi; Guild; Secretary of Senate (3); Shilling Board (3); Choral Club (3); Athletic Association (2, 3). “A moral, sensible and well-bred woman.” Sue Frances Smith, Smithton B. S., General Science West Newton High School Delta Theta; Class Treasurer (1); Class Vice- President (2. 3); Vice-President Guild (2. 3); Thistle (3); Tartan (3. 1); House President (3); Dramatic Club; Athletic Association. “Dr. Smith—chemist”; chief delight, The Tartan: a thorough and diplomatic Boss. Margaret Roberta Vero, Mill vale B. S., Costume Economics Millvale High School Delta Theta; Guild (1, 2); Choral Club (1. 3. 1). Quiet and modest perhaps, but possessing a depth that few know. Gladys Wakekield, Pittsburgh B. S.. Home Arts and Crafts Marshall College State Normal Alpha Delta. ‘‘lie is a fool who thinks by force or skill To turn the current of a woman’s will.” Helen Erma Wasskll, Pittsburgh B. S., Costume Economics Pittsburgh Central High School Alpha Psi; Varsity Basketball (1, 2); Class Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4); Guild; Athletic Association (I, 2, 3, 4); Class Vice-President (1); Chairman Social Committee (4); Head Basketball (4). Athletic and a wonderful dancer—the hope and joy of the C. E. Department—“Let’s kick!” Forty-seven mi mi mi 1917 THISTLE [Ml mi IM1 WOOD WClKCfcT woop urr WAY MAN Edna M. Way.max; SwiSsvalc B. S., Social Service Tarentum IligK School Alpha Psi; Guild; Dramatic Club (2, 3, I): Athletic Association (2, 3, 4). “Too much work. Ruth Berry Wood, Pittsburgh 13. S., Household Economies Teachers Allegheny High School She came to us an honor student and she has maintained her reputation nobly. We al! wish her good luck in her life work. Miriam Alda Weikkrt, Hanover B. S., Household Economics Hanover High School Guild, Athletic Association (4); Senate (4). I have done the state some service, and they know it,” Martha Woodruff, Marion, Ohio B. S., Home Arts and Crafts Marion High School Delta Theta; Guild. “Renowned for making bare walls beautiful.” NIGHT GRADUATES. M.M.C.S.. 1917 Clara A. Fischer, Pittsburgh Costume Economics Plebe 1913; Sophomore 1914. T. G. T. C. 1915; T. N. D. C. 1913; Renots. “Well, now listen girls.” or, “Girls, it’s this way,” is the way “Bud” generally starts on one of those lectures which she is so fond of giving. “If I do not get there tonight, 1 might l e there tomorrow night,” is the happy way she lias of thinking of everything. Martha Smith, Fair Haven Dressmaking Martha has certainly proved to lx? one of the most industrious girls in our class. She can do anything from mending socks to teaching Sunday School! Perhaps that is why her favorite quotation is. “Here girls, less talk and more work!” Christine A. Zduleczxa, Wilkinsburg Dressmaking Renots Club. Christine is full of life, and did you say daring? She’ll dare anything but go home with an escort. With a smile that won’t come off, she is everybody’s friend. Forty-eight IM1 IEl IMl CARNEGIE TECH EJU mi IM1 P' f SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCE SENIOI CLASS t SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCE—HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1917 At the beginning of its career, the Class of 1917 contained over two hundred students, who endeavored to tread the paths of learning. Many have fallen by the wayside, until now we number only eighty-one. Many important changes were brought about during the four years of our stay at Tech. The class has seen parts of the campus raised and lowered, moved to and fro. but now put in their final resting place. Well do we remember the distinction of the old ‘'beanery.” Four new buildings have been completed, and work has begun on the More-wood Avenue entrance. The class has contributed to, and supported the best football team Tech has ever had. As Plebes we wore the first soup-bowl hats, which have since been the standard shape at Tech. During the year we established the custom of giving a smoker for the Seniors. Those of us who were fortunate enough to return the following year as Sophomores, discarded the old time methods of treating Plebes, and instituted sensible rules and regulations, making the “burying of the hatchet” a tradition of Tech. The social activities of the class were initiated by a “Soph Hop.” This was soon followed by the jolly Soph banquet. The Junior year opened with plenty of work for all. Nevertheless most of us found the time for devoting our energies to the event of the year,—the Junior Prom. We were fully repaid, for the Prom will always be a pleasant remembrance in future recollections of dear old Tech. By the time we were Seniors, the class realized that there was some element lacking in the student body of Tech. Except for individual class organizations there was no means of combining the separate students into a harmonious unit. Some type of organization must be developed, would combine all of the students of the separate schools into a bond of fellowship. With this in view, the class of 1917 has constructed a constitution which gives a form of student government to the entire school. Although the plan is yet- in the embryo stage, we hope that those that follow us will build a union of students of which Tech shall be proud. As the close of our school career draws near, we realize our indebtedness to Tech and to those that helped prepare us for success and when we leave Tech to enter new surroundings, may we hope that each of us will contribute, at least a little, to the things that make life worth while. Forty-nine IM1 IM1 [Ml 1917 THISTLE IM1 LMJ IM1 SCIENCE SENIOR OFFICERS James Kksker Thomas E. Ohh Andrew Carnegie Lyman Y. Sherwood President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer James Hi.iimiaz Kksxkr, 'Parentuni B. S., Civil Engineering Age 24 'Parent inn High School Sigma Xu: Scannaehic; Delta Skull;I awtochfra-i-i«-: Varsity Football (1. 2, 3, I); Varsity Baseball (2); Class Baseball and Basketball (1); Manager iMebc Basketball (1); Class Vice-President (2. 3); president (4); Civil Engineering Society, Treasurer (4);S. O. A.; 1913 Class Scholarship. “Sunny” is first of all a leader. Those who have seen him pilot the Varsity Football Squad know this. I |e is a true sportsman and a man. I le has made the greatest of sacrifices for Carnegie, both on the athletic field and in the classroom. It makes no difference how hard he is hit he always sets his teeth and goes back until he comes out on top with that “smile that won’t come off.” He is of a retiring nature and takes all praise silently. Sunny is also a great favorite among the girls. Thomas Low in Oku, Pittsburgh B. S., Civil Engineering Age 23 Pittsburgh Central High School Sigma ltho; Tail Beta Pi; Seannachie; Varsity Football Manager (4); Class Basketball and Baseball (2); Class Treasurer (1, 2); Class President (2), Vice-President (4); Treasurer Junior Prom Committee (3); Plcbc Welfare Committee (1); Plelx Regulations (2); Chairman Science Student Government Committee (4); Delta Skull; Lawtochfrarie; S. O. A. Civil Engineering Society, President (4); Chairman 1916 Pitt-Tech Smoker Committee; 1912 Class Scholarship. Red” is the tyjx; of fellow that will make good anywhere. Always active and energetic, he directed many of Tech’s student activities with high efficiency. He will undoubtedly make a splendid representative of his profession. Juvenal’s maxim Mens sans in corporc sano,” applies justly to him. Andrew Caknkcik, Pittsburgh B. S., Mechanical Engineering Age 23 Pittsburgh Central High School Theta Xi; Seannachie (I); Lawtochfrarie (3). Musical Clubs (2. 3. 4), Manager (3), President (4); Class Basketball (2); Science Clubroom Committee (1.2. 3, 4); Class Treasurer (3); Class Secretary (4). “Anybody can get through his own school,” but even if this man’s name had been Dennis he would have left his mark here just the same. And just think of anybody serving on a clubroom committee for four whole years! Lyman Watson Sherwood, Lyons, N. Y. B. S., Mechanical Engineering Age 24 Lyons High School Sigma Rho; Football Scrubs (1); Musical Clubs (2, 3); Class President (1); Commencement Day Committee. (1); Fall Festival Committee (2); Class Treasurer (4); Delta Skull; Lawtochfrarie; C. M. E. S.; Wobblers. “Swat------.” Dr. Watson, great sleuth. He is always found protecting the tea fights at tin Dorm, on Sunday afternoons. He also excels in turkey carving. Eifty LU mi LU CARNEGIE TECH LU LU LU BOHANNON DOR. LAND B AVr.R.MAN Max Albert, Kastvillc, Va. B. S., Chemical Engineering Ago 23 College of tin City of Now York. Tan Beta Pi. W’oodlawn Club; X. Y. State Club. (3, 4); Crucible Club (2. 3), Vice-President (3); Chemists’ Club (4); Executive Committee (4): Senior Budget Committee. Class Baseball (2). Max’s home is in New York City, but his heart is in Madison, Wisconsin. Principal school activity, visiting the Tech | ost office for that “daily letter.” His other school activity was the unloading of hand books on the unsuspecting Plel cs who have offered a prize for any useful data found in same. Clarence Ward Andrews, Wellsvillc, Ohio B. S., Metallurgical Engineering Age 20 Wellsvillc High School. Tau Beta Pi: Track Team (2, 3, 1); Cross Country (3, 1); Crucible Club (2. 3), Secretary (3). Student Branch, Am. Inst, of Mining Engineers (3,-4), Executive Committee (4). Andy has been a serious, energetic student. His hobby is running distances and cross country. His desire after graduation is to obtain employment in or near Wellsvillc, thus saving much postage and carfare. Edward Baker, Highwood, X. J. B. S., Mechanical Engineering Age 25 Englewood, N. J., High School; C. C. X. Y. Woodlawn Club; Scannachie; Delta Skull; Class wrestling team (2); Mechanical Football Team and Baseball Team (2, 3, 4); Treasurer Athletic Association (3, 4); Student Activities Committee (4); C. I. T. Branch of A. S. M. K.; X. Y. State Club; Pan-Hellenic Society. “Ed” will graduate in the course of time. (Also the course of engineering, hopes the editor. Louis P. Bilotta, Pittsburgh B. S., Civil Engineering Age 24 Civil Engineering Society, S. O. A.;'Civil Engineering Baseball (2, 3, 1). When “Bil” Ijccomcs chief engineer of the Pennsylvania Railroad la won’t have to study German, even if great men like J. A. L. Waddell did. His sunny smile has lit up many a gloomy day. Bil is is fond of boxing and structural drawing. Leo Verne Bohannon, Defiance, Ohio B. S., Electrical Engineering Age 22 Radio Club (2, 4); A. I. E. E. (2, 3. 4). “Xo brighter than he thinks lie is.” James Eastham Borland, Pittsburgh B. S., Electrical Engineering Age 23 Tau Beta Pi; Mho Club (2, 3); C. I. T. Branch A. I. E. E.; Class Secretary (3). “Found on the good old plan, A true and brave downright man.” Sio.mund Bravkrman, Pittsburgh B. S.. Civil Engineering Age 22 Central High School. Pittsburgh. Civil Engineering Society; S. (). A. A man whose loyalty to Tech lias consisted of being in the right place at the right time. He is a bright-minded chap an 1 is interested not only in his studies and the sporting pages but also in politics and civic affairs. Eifly-o nc ISJ 131 ESI 1917 THISTLE EH IS] 151 Edward S. Bucher, East'Liverpool, Ohio B. S., Civil Engineering Age 25 East Liverpool High School. Glass Baseball (2, 3); Civil Engineering Society: S.O. A. Those who do not know him might mistake him for a clergyman. Always quiet, always smiling, always busy, but nbver too busy to help another. The longer we have known him, the more we have realized how much more there is beneath the surface than shows to the casual acquaintance. Joseph Anthony Burg, Hartford, Conn. B. S., Mechanical Engineering Age 22 Hartford Public High School Tan Gamma Phi; C. M. M. S.; New England Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Wobblers. John Allen Carotheks, Pittsburgh B. 8., Electrical Engineering Age 23 Pittsburgh Central High School; Cornell University 1912-1914. Xi Sigma Epsilon; Cross Country and Track Squads (4); Student Branch A. I. E. E. (2, 3. 4); Economic Society (3); Puppet, Managing EditoJ (3); Editor-in-Chicf (4). It seems from the hints received by the editor that J. A. C. spends some of his waking hours on, in, or near a Ford automobile. However, there must l c time left for social pastimes, as evidenced by the cryptic fragment: “Four dates in one night—Four nights on one date.” Robert Moore Conley, Ccdarvillc, Ohio B. S., Commercial Engineering Age 25 Thistle Athletic Editor (3); Choral Club (1, 2, 4); Charter President V. M. C. A. (3); Fulcrum Club, President (4); Sec. A Baseball (1). Deacon Conley was the first Tech Y. M. C. A. president. He is alleged to l c the Beau Brumincl of ins course, and to inhabit the K. k B. emporium on two-bit tic sale days. Talmage R. Cooley, Harrisonburg, Va. B. S., Electrical Engineering Age 24 Harrisonburg High School; Washington k Lee University (1911-12) Sigma Rho; Southern Club; Student Branch A. I. EE. “A lion among the ladies is a most terrible thing.” Darwin A. Curtis, Buffalo, N. Y. B. S., Mechanical Engineering Age 23 Mastcn Park High School, Buffalo Sigma Tan; Tan Beta Pi; Lawtochfrarie; New York State Club, President (4); Chairman Junior Prom Committee, (3); C. M. E. S.; Senior Mechanical Football Team. “Let’s petition the Dean to raise my P.” Paul Wilson Darlington, New Bloomfield B. S., Electrical Engineering Age 21 New Bloomfield High School ’12; Carson Long Institute T3. Sigma Rho; Varsity Baseball (2); Plcbc Baseball; (1); Student Branch A. I. E. E. (4); Mho Club (2,3,4). Faithful and earnest, yet gentle and kind, A generous heart and a noble mind. fifty-two Wi El.] L1J CARNEGIE TECH UU LMJ LiU CIN5TEIN A.VY. DAVIS UATONCL. DUNK E.MMEL PAY EINST TIN R.I1 Frank Joy Davis. Big Rock, 111. B. S., Electrical Engineering Age 30 Valparaiso University (1911-12) Tan Beta Pi; Mho Club (4); Radio Club (4); Employed in Power House. He has gained for himself the enviable reputation of being above the corrupting temptations of wine, women, and tobacco; yet lie is a good fellow and well liked by his less godly classmates. H. Earl Dunn, Grafton B. S., Chemical Engineering Age 22 Woodlawn Club; Chemists' Club, Vice-President (4) jCrucible Club (2. 3). Karl was always late mornings Ixjfore sessions began ; but. when it came to witnessing the artistic dances at Design, he was there with the rest of the chemists in the front row. •(Copy says so—but what does it mean?—Ed.) Cecil LeRoy Eaton, Hickory, N. C. B. S., Commercial Engineering Age 23 Asheville, N. C., High School Theta Xi; Seannachie; Southern Club; Science Vice-President (2); Board of Control (1, 3, 4), President (4); Fulcrum Club (2, 3, 4), President (4); Chairman Science Stag Committee. Cecil is an ambitious chap, and in his last year wanted to take both the options of his course. He is always on the right side of an argument. “Now, this is the whole thing. I’m not arguing with you. I'm telling you.” “Such ignorance is refreshing.” Arthur W. Einstein, Blairsvillc B. S., Mechanical Engineering Age 21 Blairsvillc High School Musical Clubs (2, 3, 4), Stage Manager (4); Choral (31 ub (3, 4); Secretary C. I. T. Dorm. Association (3); Dormitories Constitutional Committee; C. M. E. S. (2, 3, 4). “Einic,” otherwise Cosine the German Shark. Raymond Henry Einstein, Blairsvillc B. S., EJcctrical Engineering Age 22 Blairsvillc High School Class Baseball (2); Class Football (2); Symphony Orchestra (2, 3); Choral Club (3); Glee Club (4); Mho Club (2, 3, 4); Student Member A. I. E. K. “We grant although he has much wit. He’s very shy in using it?..........” Paul W. Emm el, Chillicothc, Ohio B. S., Commercial Engineering Age 23 Chillicothe H. S.; Case School of Applied Science (1) Sigma Tau; Assistant Tennis Manager (2), Manager (3); Bus. Mgr. Tartan (3, 4); Fulcrum Club. The austere representative from Chillicothe is the Commercial contribution to the Tartan staff as business manager. They call him “Speed” because he is always late to breakfast. James Albert Farr, Pittsburgh B. S.. Chemical Engineering Age 23 Pittsburgh High School Woodlawn Club, Crucible Club (2, 3), President (3), Chemists’ Club; Plelie Football, Class Football and Baseball (2, 3). We have become more or less accustomed to seeing Jimmie with us in class at times. Jimmie and “Jack” have always found good cheer in good old “Pi| er-Hidcr-iSick” and any form of the nicotine weed. However, lie is a very efficient worker for the little time he does separate from his social pursuits. Fifty-three• 131 mi UU_______1917 THISTLE LU [SJ ES3 rLETCHER, GAINES GIBSON GROSS MAAS HARWOOD Clakkkck T. Fletcher, Schuyler, Neb. B. S., Commercial Engineering Age 27 Schuyler High School Zeta Lambda Epsilon; Football (2, 3. 1); Basketball (1. 2); Delta Skull; Fulcrum Club. Treasurer (3); Radio Club, Vice-President (2). Admiral “Pop” Fletcher came to us four years ago from the U. S. Navy. Since then he has studied so hard that he has lost most of his hair. Pop is tlu Commercial contribution to Tech football. Rensselaer Allyn Gaines, Thompsonvillc, Conn. B. S., Chemical Engineering Enfield High School Tail Beta Pi; Tan Gamma Phi; Crucible Club (2). Treasurer (3), Chemists’ Club (4). This consignment from Warehouse Point, Conn., has an “ideal ” that can he remove the smoke from mica; but, we think that he will have to give the “hull” thing up in dcS|Niir. His favorite pastime harbeen the calibration of weights. Horace F. Gibson, Boulder, Colo. B. S., Electrical Engineering Age 22 Maryville, Mo. II. S., U. of Colorado (1912-14) Theta Xi; Varsity Football (3. 4); C. I. T. Branch A. I. E. E. (2, 3, 4); Secretary (3). Oh, Gibby’s our hero and Gibby’s our friend, He’s great at advancing the ball. He'll chat with the maidens or dance with the girls. A |x pulnr lad with them all. And say—Gilison needs a mufller on his laugh. Carl Gross, York B. S., Chemical Engineering Age 22 York High School Chemists’ Club (4), Crucible Club (2, 3), Band. Carl's prophetic powers enable him to figure out his experiments before he enters the laboratory. His slide-rule is his most trusted aide in this. Gross has made a rep. for himself as a research chemist. I le has been advised by Dr. James to experiment upon himself with the alkaloids he isolates. Samuel Godfrey Haas, Spokane, Wash. B. S., Mechanical Engineering Age 23 Lewis and Clark High School. Spokane. Tau Gamma Phi; ('. M. E. S.; Western Club. “Sam” intends to develop the West, but is headed toward the Northeast. Paisley B. Harwood, Glcnsile B. S., Electrical Engineering Age 22 Woodward. High School Theta Xi; Tau Beta Pi; Varsity Tennis (3); Electrical Football Team (2); Student Branch A. I. E. E., Treasurer (2, 3). “Doc” has never been known to hurry. Nevertheless he always gets there and his Tau Beta Pi key will fit the door to opportunity. Herbert Eiucsox Helistrom, Wheeling, W. Va. B. S., Mechanical Engineering Age 22 Wheeling High School Xi Sigma Upsilon; Varsity Football (1. 2, 3. 4), Captain (4); Scannachic; Lawtochfrarie; Delta Skull; Junior Prom Committee (3); Second Assistant Basketball Mgr. (2); C. M. E. S. Wobblers. A man's man! A hard worker on the gridiron and in the classroom. Captain “Whitcv” in later years develo| ed a great propensity for private dates at public dances. Eifly-four LaJ LU LMJ_______CARNEGIE TECH [fiJ IgJ 133 Ai.i.kn Ij. Hbston, Columbiana, Ohio B. S.. Mechanical Engineering Arc 22 Columbiana 1 li rh School Tan Gamma Phi; Track Squad 0. 2); Mechanical Basketball: Baud (I); Musical Clubs (2); ('. M. 10. S. (2, 3, 4), Treasurer (4). Everybody is graceful in Columbiana, Me too!” Ai.kkkt B. Hii.l, Clarksburg, W. Ya. B. S., Mining Engineering Age 23 (Clarksburg High School Carnegie Branch American Institute of Mining Engineers; M. M. Boxing Club. “Doe” is a product of the oil regions of West Virginia where he became an authority on “language.” certain kinds of leverages, and the projxjr way to chew tobacco. He came to school regularly loaded with a sack of Mail Pouch. U. .1. Hill, Cedarville, Ohio B. S.f Mechanical Engineering Age 27 Cedarville College Plobe Basketball; Mechanical Football (4); Class President (I); A. S. M. E. “What the fire, hail, and water! I don’t give a continental!! Darn!!! Shucks!!!! Gosh-Ned!” t ur Nemo is a jolly lad And fond of ladies fair; lie’s always bubbling up with fun And never knows dull care. J. Eakl IIi:iucr, Mt. Carmel B. S.. Mining Engineering Age 23 Mt. Carmel High School Carnegie Branch Institute Mining Engineers; Crucible Club Football; M. . M Boxing Club. Bull” is a “tobacco eating miner” from the hard coal regions. He is one of the original math sharks and can work out a formula for any known set of conditions. Strange to say, “Bull” never learned to appreciate tin economics or language departments. Norman L. Jackson, St. Petersburg B. S., Chemical Age 27 St. Petersburg High School Chemists’ Club (2, 3, 4), President (4); American Chemist Society (4). 'Phis gentleman and scholar has the greatest acquaintanceship among “Bacchanalians”; but. if you will note tin fact that he is a chemist, you will quickly overlook this. Jack has a poetic tcm|)cra-ment, Don Juan” being his favorite source of quotations. Carl E. Hofstettbr, llornell, N. Y. B. S., Electrical Engineering Age 22 I lornell High School Sigma Tan; 'lau Beta Pi; Class Baseball, Manager (2); Class Football (1. 2); New York State Club (2, 3, 4), President (4); A. 1. E. K., Treasurer (4); Welfare Committee (I); Mho Club (2, 3); Radio Club. George II. Jacobson, Kalamazoo, Mich. B. S., Mechanical Engineering Age 21 Michigan State Normal Sigma Tan; Tan Beta Pi; Class Baseball (1, 2); Class Basketball (1, 2); Senior Mechanical Football (4); A. S. M. E. He looks like a preacher but In talks like IIi(?)ll. Fifty-five IM2 LIU LU______1917 THISTLE [B 111 HI KENNCPf J.J AENNEW H. JAC0550N L.5. KAK.L .KEE1 N ■ Louis S. Jacobson, Kalamazoo, Mich. B. S., Commercial Engineering Age 20 Kalamazoo Central High School Sigma Tau; Tau Beta Pi; (’lass Basketball (1, 2, 3); Class Baseball; Sigma Tau Basketball (4); President Dorm. (4); Sheriff (3); Plcbe Banquet Committee (1); Plebe Welfare Committee; Senior Bing Committee (4); Fulcrum Club, Vice-President Dorm.; Basketball and Baseball (3, 4). Louie is one man who is never wrong in an argument. His favorite music is “The Girl I Left in Kalamazoo, but just the same he is said not to Ik blind to the dames of the West Penn region. William Frederick Karl. Pittsburgh B. S., Civil Engineering Age 23 Central High School, Pittsburgh Civil Engineering Society, President and Secretary :S. O. A.; Civil Baseball and Basketball (2,3,4). This rising railroad engineer can co-ordinate woman and work and do it well. Among other accomplishments, he is the finest lcttcrcr in Tech. John J. Kennedy, Hornell, X. Y. B. S., Electrical Engineering Age 22 Hornell High School Sigma Tau; Seannachie; Varsity Baseball, Ass’t Manager (3), Manager (4); Class Baseball (2, 3); Class Football (2); Tartan, Athletic Editor (4); Student Branch A. I. E. E. (4); Radio Club (1, 2); Mho Club (2, 3, 4); New York State Club (2, 3, 4). His life was gentle, and the elements so mixed in him that Nature might stand up, and say to all the world, “This was a man! Carl H. Kixdl, Pittsburgh B. S., Electrical Engineering Ag; 21 Pittsburgh Central High School Fifty-six Sigma Tau; Lawtochfraric; Football Squad (1. 2); Class Treasurer (1), Secretary (2, 3); A. I. E. E. The only Irish humorist in captivity; Companion of the Heavenly Twins. Harold Pat Kennedy, Pittsburgh B. S., Commercial Engineering Age 2G Belle Vernon High School. Theta Xi; Lawtochfraric; Fulcrum Club. Pat’s lied feels best to him about 8:30 A. M., at least he has a hard time to get to French class then. Pat’s Irish instincts make him a true friend to all. Anthony John Kerin, Torrington, Conn. B. S., Commercial Engineering Age 25 Torrington High School. Sigma Tau; Fulcrum Club; New England Club; Class President (3); Vice-President (2);Tartan (1,2); Thistle (2); Publicity (1, 2, 3), Chairman (4); Science Stag (1, 4); Commencement Ball, 1910. Tony’s classmates “beat the Faculty to it by awarding him a B. S. degree before he completed one year. His rank as a connoisseur of female lieauty is exceeded only by that of his society chum, Lcon-ard Blakey. “Oh. Aye!!” •“Bunk Slinger”—One whose fertility of thought is only exceeded by his fluency of expression. Mordecai Li pm an, Pittsburgh B. S., Commercial Engineering Age 22 Pittsburgh Central High School. Tau Beta Pi; First scholarship for three years’ work; Secretary Fulcrum Club (4); Assistant Tennis Manager (3). We’ve got to hand it to Mox for Ik is the honor man of ’17, and a coming captai of industry. n Mr.ftR.lLL MlLLtJt W C. MATTflCS MADISON MORLEY MUMMA LU LU LI] CARNEGIE TECH LMJ LMJ IEU Harry Arnold Madison, Pittsburgh B. S., Mechanical Engineering Ago 23 Pittsburgh Central High School Tau Beta Pi; Seannachic; Delta. Skull; Lawtoch-frarie; Musical Clulxs (1, 2, 3, 4), Publicity Manager (4); Class Treasurer (3, First Semester), Class President (3, Second Semester); Plelw Regulations Committee (4);C. M. R S. (2,3. 4). President (4). “Andy, it is time for another smoke. Aliiekt Matthes, New York City B. S., Commercial Engineering Age 20 College of the City of New York. Class Basketball (1, 2); Dormitory Basketball and Baseball (3); Dormitory Football (3. 4), Captain (4); Fulcrum Club, Executive Committee, (3); Dorm. Assn., Governing Board (4); X. Y. State Club. Good-hearted, whole-souled Matty hails from the big city and may have been a Bowery kid once. Now he is earning the distinction of completing an engineering course before his 21st birthday. And say! His Camels would carry him around the world. Leslie MacMullen Merrill, Pittsburgh B. S., Commercial Engineering Age 23 Pittsburgh Central High School. Seannachie: Lawtochfraric; Class Basketball (2); Hockey {3); Chief Cheer Leader (4); Plcbc Welfare Committee (1); Class President (2); Fall Festival Committee (2, 4); Stag Committee (1. 2, 3); Alumni Ring Committee (3); Manager Cornell trip (4); Science School Organization Committee (4). Eh, Pink—Now for a long Carnegie! The bright light of the Senior Class, shining in more ways than one. His misplaced eyebrow has caused many a sensation among the ladies. Warren C. Miller, Huntington, W. Va. B. S., Electrical Engineering Age 21 Huntington High School Theta Xi; A. I. E. E.; Snake Hunter’s Club. Gentlemanly, courteous. Thoughtful too, and kind; College days will always serve To bring him back to mind. Arthur Loxa Morlky, Willinmsville, N. Y. B. S., Electrical Engineering Age 22 Willinmsville High School Football Scrubs (2, 3); Band (3, 4); Musical Clubs (1, 2, 3); Choral Club. (1, 3, 4); Student Branch A. I. E. E. (2, 3, 4); Radio Club (4); N. Y. State Club. Prof. Wurts’ favorite; our most accomplished skater. Roy Raymond Mumma, Jeannette B. S., Commercial Engineering Age 22 Jeannette High School. Circulation Manager. The Tartan (4); Fulcrum Club (2, 3, 1), Treasurer (4); Dormitory Association (3, 4), Board of Control of Dormitory (4). Rov, being a true Commercial Engineer, tackled old ll. C. of L. and made a record of 23 cents per day for three years. This feat made him famous. His specialty is taking indicator cards on a steam turbine. Roy made things hum on the Tartan. William II. Norman, Pittsburgh B. S., Electrical Engineering Age 21 M. S. L. Institute, Montreal, Canada Xi Sigma Upsilon; Class Baseball (1, 2); Varsity Hockey (3): Student Branch A. I. E. E. (2, 3, 4). Bill always has a hard luck story; Never known to work or worry. Fifty-seven LaJ LIU UU______1917 THISTLE_____ LM3 LfiJ E13 Merle L. Orr, Pittsburgh B. 8., Mechanical Engineering Age 30 Pittsburgh Central High School, 2 years; C. I. T. Night Prep Senior Mechanical Football (4); A. S. M. 10. “How would you like to go to------?” “Spike.” IOi.mku (5. Peterson, McKeesport B. S., Electrical Engineering Age 21 McKeesport High School Tail Beta Pi; ltadio Club (4); Student Branch A. r. E. E. (2, 3. I . Chairman (4 . “The temple of purest thought is silence. Men of a few words are the Ijest men.” William Liddle Kemmlbr. McKeesport B. S., Mechanical Engineering Age 22 McKeesport High School Class Basketball Team (2); Assistant Track Manager (2, 3); Manager (4); Cross Country Manager (4); Mechanical Football Team (4); C. M. 10. S. (2, 3, 4); Wobblers (4). “Fat” was the first Track Manager to turn out a champion cross country team. He refuses to abide in “his own home town.” Llewellyn H. Howe, Mcyersdalc B. S., Civil Engineering Age 23 Meyersdale High School, Valparaiso University Sigma Hho; ('lass Basketball and Baseball (1, 2); Varsity Basketball Squad (2); Plebe Welfare committee (1); Soph. Soiree Committee (2); Class Secretary (2); Business Manager 1910 Thistle (3); Science Stag Committee (4); Civil Engineering Society; S. 0. A. “Louie's” disposition is good, likewise his work, and so his popularity. There is no doubt t hat he will make good, or that his heart is in his profession, for he'll be the first married of the Civils. Raymond .1. Salsbury. Seward. Neb. B. S., Electrical Engineering Age 25 A. B.. Park College, 1912 Student Branch A. I. E. 10., Executive Committee (4); Mho Club (2. 3, 4). The only man in the class who is both a student and a member of the faculty. Louis Sandler, Pittsburgh B. S., Metallurgical Engineering Age 23 Pittsburgh Central High School Phi Epsilon Pi; Crucible Club, Football (2); M. fc M. Boxing Club (2. 3. 4); Student Branch American Institute Mining Engineer (3, 4). “Louie” is the financier of the crowd. Not overly enthusiastic over work, he gets there just the same. After graduation he plans to follow salesmanship and let hard work alone. Isaac Schoexfeld, Huntington, W. Va. B. S„ Chemical Engineering Age 22 Huntington High School. Phi E| silon Pi; Chemists’ Club; Class Basketball and Baseball. Blue books, Shorty.” “Ohmygod.” Ike hails from the land of suckers and bootleggers. Last year, Shorty decided to make the Organic Laboratory his favorite hang-out, and as a result of his wonderful patience, he has discovered a new method of making ultramarine. I n cold seasons, Shorty’s ears become ervohydrates. l'ifty-eight LEI L§J mi CARNEGIE TECH IM1 mi IM1 SMULLEN IGHT SKOOG Charles Beech ky Schumacher, Pittsburgh B. S., Mechanical Engineering Age 22 Pittsburgh Central High School Theta Xi; Track (1. 2 3. I): Basketball Squad (2. 3); Plebe Football and Baseball (1); Soph. Soiree Committee (2); Soph. Banquet Committee (2); Junior Prom Committee; C. M. E. S.; Wobblers. “Shoes is a man of exceptional inventive genius and business ability. A 111 ic ted in the artistic temperament as displayed in neckties and socks. He advocates dog remedies for the woes of his fellows. Will H. Searicjht, Washington, I). C. B. S., Mechanical Engineering Age 24 Central High School, Washington Sigma Rho; The Tartan, Staff (2). Managing Editor (3, 4); Class Vice-President (2); Chairman Plebe Banquet Committee (1); Delta Skull; Wobblers. “Bill is the great-grandpa of the Steel Works Mechs. His musical laugh can always be heard above the din and racket of the drafting room. Besides this he is conspicuous at all M. M. C. S. affairs. Mordkcai Seidman, Baltimore. Md. B. S.. Chemical Engineering Age 24 Baltimore City College. Chemists’ Chib (2. 3. 4); C. I. T. Economic Society (2); Class Baseball (1). This representative from Baltimore is ns quiet as a proverbial oyster. “Seide-punkt holds the undisputed record of calling on eight (8) different women in one week, ami is well known by the theatre and skating-rink ushers. When quest ions of Economics or Chemistry needed explanation. Mordi was on the job. Robert W. Skooo, Kane B. S., Mechanical Engineering Age 23 Tau Gamma Phi; C. M. E. S. (2, 3, 4) “Skug’s” fertile brain functions most freely when well lubricated by the juice of the masticated weed. C. Kenneth Smili.ex. Baltimore. Md. B. S., Mining Engineering Age 21 Baltimore Citv College Southern Club (2, 3, 4), President (4); Cross Country Squad (1); Class Football (2); Southern Club Basketball (4); Mining and Metal. Society, Vice-President (3), President (4); Plebe Regulation Committee (4). “Nig.” has ma le a wonderful record Indeed, he was never known to be late or to cut a class. This included Dutch too. At times this Southerner gets fierce and tri« s to beat some of the young aspiring pugilists at the gym. but if one wants to make him rave mention “Genesis. Alfred M. Staeiile, Saginaw. Mich. B. S., Mechanical Engineering Olx rlin Academy. 1912; Purdue C. 2l£ years. Sigma Xu: The Tartan, Staff (2). News Editor (3), Ed.-in-Chief (4); Seannachic; Wobblers; Senate. As an editor “Al is in a class by himself. He cats, thinks, and drinks “Tartan. often at the expense of such minor details as studies. David Dewey Stark, Denver, Colo. B. S., Chemical Engineering Age 24 North Denver High School. Phi Epsilon Pi; Chemists’ Club; Crucible Club; Track Squad (2, 3. 4); School Tennis Champion (3); Football Squad (3). Stark hails from the high altitudes of the far west where, he claims, they use liquid air to heat houses. But, while in Pittsburgh during winter, he always wears sweaters, mittens, fur hat and fur-line lwx ts. Eifly-nine IM1 im LiJ 1917 THISTLE LI3 Eli 113 WAT30N WANETICK WAGNER (T WILLIAMS R..0. WEAVER Charles F. Wagner, Pittsburgh B. S., Electrical Engineering Age 22 School of Applied Industries, 1013 Sigma Rho; Tau Beta Pi; Student Branch A. I. E. E.; Mho Club (2, 3, 4). lie has always made his school days, days of exultation, bliss and success. May they ever continue to be so. “Get busy” is his motto, and well he practices what he preaches. Warren R. Walker, Frostburg, Md. B. S., Chemical Engineering Age 22 Beall High School. Allegheny Co. Academy, Cumljcrland, Md. Chemists’ Club (2. 3, 1); Treasurer (4); American Chemical Society, Seannachic; Junior Prom. Committee; Baseball Manager (3). Walker has always accompanied his better half, Jackson, on his well-known nightly inspection trips, and has related some of his adventures, which were thrillers, indeed. Warren was scheduled five nights per week at the P. C. W. and two nights at Science. Harry Waxktick, McKeesport B. S., Civil Engineering Age 26 C. E. Society; 8. O. A. “Geek,” pride of the Civils always goes around for some new theory to divulge. Nevertheless he is ever ready with humorous suggestions and remarks, especially after a night in McKeesport. Edgar W. Watson, Mt. Oliver B. S., Civil Engineering Age 24 Toronto. ()., High School. Sigma Rho; Cross Country; Assistant Tennis Manager; Tartan Staff: Civil Engineering Society; S. (). A. (Dates for these activities not confided to the editor.) Here is a man who is best known to his classmates for his gentlemanly and congenial disposition, lie puts his best efforts into everything he docs. Robert L. Weaver, Lima, Ohio B. S., Electrical Engineering Age 23 Lima High School. Class Football (2); Beanery Staff; Mho Club (2, 3, 1); Student Branch A. I. E. E. Favorite amusement—smoking. Favorite past ime—slccping. Harry Arthur Weber, Erie, Pa. B. S., Commercial Engineering Age 23 Zcta Lambda Epsilon; Carnegie Musical Clubs (2, 3, 4), Librarian (3); Manager (4); Vice-President Class (1); Soph. Soiree Committee (2); Commercial Football (2); Fulcrum Club, Secretary (3). “Bridgie” is a small fellow but he has won a large place in the hearts of many Tech men. Incidentally, a little Eric girl basso completely captured his heart that he has been oblivious to the charms of Pittsburgh girls. Ralph Oliver Williams, Uniontown B. S., Metallurgical Engineering Age 21 Uniontown High School. Zcta Lambda Epsilon; Class Football (!, 2); Crucible Club (2, 3), Football (3); Student Branch American Institute Mining Engineers (3, 4), Treasurer (4). Better known as “Jerry,” he likes to take things easy but always gets there. He is a good fellow and popular around school. His hobby is studying German. and, no doubt, after graduation he will light out for Germany to practice his profession. Sixty II] U LI] CARNEGIE TECH EZU LMJ UL1 mmm WILLIAMS. W.K. WILSON, EC WOLF Warren K. Williams, New Cuinl)erlaiHl, W. Va. B. S., Mechanical Engineering Age 24 Steubenville, Ohio, High School, 1012. Sigma Tau; Senior Mechanical Football (4);C. M. E. S. (3, 4); Wobblers. Called “Shoppie in honor of Schopenhauer, the pessimistic philosopher. lie is a star at Society, skating, dynamics. Edgar Clifton Wilson, Wilkinsburg B. S., Commercial Engineering Age 24 Wilkinsburg High School. Zcta Lambda Epsilon; Tan Beta Pi; Musical (’lnl s (3); Choral Club (2); Sophomore Banquet Committee, Class of 1010; Junior Prom Committee (3); Science School Organization Committee; Fulcrum Club (2, 3, 4), Executive Committee Chairman (4). Wilson, or, better, just plain “E. C. is a typical “Holy City product. Since lie came to Tech, his first real job was that of a western hod carrier, but then, E. C. has brighter prospects for the future. By now we are all fond (?) of hearing him s|x ak of “my brother in State.” He was the mighty Caruso of the Commercial Class in 1916, and as for 1917,— Well, ask him. Wayne Willard Wilson, Youngstown, Ohio B. S., Metallurgical Engineering Age 21 Haycn High School, Youngstown. Theta Xi; Tau Beta Pi; Class Baseball (1, 2); Manager Class Basketball (2); East Dormitory Football Team (3, 4); Crucible Club (2, 3), Football (3); Soph. Dance Committee (2); Student Branch American Institute Mining Engineers (3, I). Better known as “Copernicus or “Nig.” He would like to be the boss of the Metallurgical gang, but can get none to work for him. His favorite pastime is climbing flagpoles in pursuit of his wearing apparel. His grades are best of the Metallurgists. His favorite course is a correspondence course with the fair sex. His favorite expression is, “Well, it sez so in the book.” Samuel Wolf, Pittsburgh B. S., Civil Engineering Age 20 Pittsburgh Central High School, Butler High School. Civil Engineering Society, Baseball and Basketball (2, 3, 4); S. O. A. “Noise is one thing, frivolity another, ‘Sammy’ is both, but scarcely to a bother. Our Philosopher states also that Sam is attractive to ladies of a minor age, but it wouldn’t make poetry. However, when Sam grows up, we shall hear from him in a different manner. Frank K. Ziegler, lice Ridge, Fla. B. S., Metallurgical Engineering Age 23 Parkersburg, W. Va., High School; Marietta College 1 year. Crucible Club. Football (2); M. M. Boxing Club (2, 3, 4); Student Branch American Institute Mining Engineers (3, 4), Executive Committee (4). The Metallurgists’ representative from West Virginia. Phis member of the class will without doubt. Ik the first married, if he is not already so. (How about Howe?) “Zig has a winning personality, and this combined with his ability and experience assures him a successful future. Sixty-one■ im mi mi 1917 thistle______imi mi mi' MACHINERY HALL (’LASS HISTORY FIFTH YEAR NIGHT SCIENCE Ye started with 135 members and will finish with 17 members, 12 of whom started with the class in 1912 and one coming in the next year. Instead of the usual class history we give below a few statistics pertaining to these thirteen members: 1012 1917 Entrance Graduation Single ..... 10 S Married 3 5 Children 1 3 (Mdest 30 35 Youngest .... 17 22 Average Age . 22 27 Highest Monthly Salary . $200 $300 Lowest Monthly Salary $35 $75 Average Monthly Salary SSI $14$ Average Height 5'9H 5' 10 Average Weight . 140 lbs. 141 lbs. Average Size Hat 7 7 1-10 Average Hours Work per day 8M m Average Hours Sleep per day OX 6 3-10 Average Distance to School 7 miles GX miles In (ioo l Health 13 11 In Fair Health 0 2 Members Wearing Classes 0 1 Smokers 9 11 Non-Smokers 1 2 Imbibers 8 o Alystaincrs .... 5 4 Members who think five years Night at 'lech is worth while . . . 13 13 V. H. Nokris and T. A. Hughes, Statisticians. Sixty-two UU LiLl Uti______CARNEGIE TECH IM1 LMJ IM1 barrow ARGO FIFTH YEAR XK1HT SCIENCE OFFICERS Audley (Bennett George E. Hampton George M. Barrow Reamer W. Argo Thomas A. Hughes I William H. Norris j Audley C. Bennett, Wilkinsburg, Pa. Electrical Engineering Age 27 East Bnuly, Pa.. High School Klanicht; Student Branch A. I. E. E.; Class President (5). •‘Ben used to wear “the smile that won’t come off but since he was elected class president, ho is sometimes seen without it. He is one of Jones and Diughlin's mainstays. Altogether Ben’s a pretty good sort of a cuss. He prop|)cd at East Bradv High. (1 KouoK E. Hampton, Pittsburgh Electrical Engineering Age 2!) Class Secretary and Treasurer (3); Thistle Board (I); Class N ice President (5). “Blackic Daw as assistant chief engineer of the H. J. Heinz Co., is an important factor in the production of the famous 57 varieties. “Blackie m addition to his ability as an engineer is a financial genius whose ideas for getting tin “lead have the original “Wallingford and “Blackic Daw backed off the map. President Vice-P resident Secretary and Treasurer Social Chairman Stati stic ia ns Ceokce M. Barrow, Wilkinsburg Electrical Engineering Age 23 Bloomsburg State Normal Student Branch A. I. 10. 10.; Class Vice President. (I); Secretary (5). Barrow entered Tech from Bloomsburg State Normal and at the same time entered the Westing-house Electric test floor, rising until now he is eon-ducting Engineering tests for that company with the same satisfaction that hr is straightening out alternating currents in lab. He is quiet and determined so we predict a brilliant future for him. Reamer Welker Argo, Wilkinsburg Mechanical Engineering Age 25 McKinley Tech; George Washington Institute Theta Delta Xi; Engineering Society of Western Pennsylvania; C. S. M. E.; Social Chairman, (o). lOflicicncy engineer for J. A- L. Steel Company, which accounts for the high value of their stock on the market. He is also quite efficient at making speeches as all who attended the banquets know. And in later, as in former years the question will Ik; “where did R. go?” • Sixty-lltrec Lgj LM3 EM3____1917 THISTLE______DjO EH EfiJ HUGtt£3 BtNNETTWH. Horefc BERNSTEIN McCORKLE NOR.R.IS MILLER. J.M William 11. Bennett, Clairton Mechanical (Sled Works) Engineering C. M. K. S.; American Iron Steel Institute. Every time he came to school he traveled forty miles. ’This, you will admit, indicates determination which he has shown in all his undertakings. He is a man of strong character and is very highly respected by all his classmates. A big man is V. H. and from him we expect big things in the future. Lester Bernstein', New York City Mechanical Engineering Age 25 Hebrew Technical Institute, New York City; Pratt Institute of Science and Art, Brooklyn, N. V. New England Club. Bernie is employed in the engineering department of the American Sheet and Tin Plate Company. Individuality of humor and work arc strong in his make-up, and what is more he has proven himself to lx; a pretty good sort of fellow. William II. Hofkk, Pittsburgh Mechanical Engineering Age 26 Pittsburgh Academy “Bill,” our iron mitted friend (known to Professor Trinks as “Andreas Hofer”) is employed ns Engine©' at the Homestead Works of the Carnegie Steel Coo With his good nature and capacity for hard work Ji| is of credit to the class of ’17. subject. Thomas A. Hughes, Avalon Civil Engineering Age 32 Klanicht; Class Secretary (1); Class Vice President (2); Statistician (5). To say that Tom is industrious and studious, sober and honest, witty and reverent, technical and human, is only to recite the common, yet rare virtues of men. The beauty of them is, in his case, that his method of bonding them is so excellent; in fact, he did some practical reinforced concrete work on his character long before he studied the theory of the Ivan V. McCorkle, Pittsburgh Metallurgy Age 25 With the Metallurgical Department of the National Tube Company, Besides nulling down honors and merits at Tech, Mack still hastens to delve into the works of Plato, Darwin, Tolstoy and others. James Milo Miller, Hartstown Electrical Engineering Age 23 Conneaut Lake High School Klanicht; Board of Control (3), Vice-President (4, 5). “Jim” takas the prize when there is work to be done for the school, three years on The Board of Control, two of which he was Vice-President, only emphasized the fact. William II. Norris, Wilkinsburg Metallurgical Engineering Age 28 Class President (2); Class Secretary (1). 50% of the Metallurgical class. Can talk Electric Furnaces in Latin, Greek, or any other language and in the day time looks after a couple of them. Always on hand for the Junior Proms, .Smokers and Banquets. Sixty-four IM1 mi l l CARNEGIE TECH EMJ L J IM1 ZUH Y lj 30AW 5KINKLE WKIGMT WEYANDT STINE Russell H. Runyan. McConncllsburg Civil Engineering Age 26 McConncllsburg High School, ’OS; Pcrkiomcn Seminary; Carnegie Tech Day Science, 1911-12. Assistant to the Assistant to the Assistant to the ----------to the Chief Engineer of the Pittsburgh Lake Erie Railroad. Five years away from Col. Sehooninaker’s job and half a dozen private cars. The guy who put McConnellsburg on the map. William Shaw, Pittsburgh Mechanical Engineering Age 29 C. M. E. S., Vice-President (3). This man. when he heard of Tech’s Night school, left Detroit, landing in Pittsburgh without friends or job. but with the single idea of going to Tech. In six years In has gone through Prep and Science, without a single condition. lie is one of our strongest students and his host of friends wish him all the success that he deserves. William Baldwin Skinkle, Pittsburgh. Mechanical Engineering Age 35 Klanicht; Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania; American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Always ready for anything. Mas accomplished much in the engineering line, having designed some “big jobs” and been rewarded bv seeing them 0|x r-ate successfully. One of the founders of the Klanicht. “Good old Skink!” Whaiku E. SriXK, Turtle Creek Electrical Engineering Age 28 Ohio University There is no place like Tech to complete vour education. Stine is one of the W. E. M. Co. mainstays, and in addition to domestic duties incurred lately, he has found time to perform those at school successfully. CarlyleS. Weyandt, Kllwood City Electrical Engineering Age 24 Ellwood City High School Tartan Representative (4). “Doc” migrated here from Ellwood City with an aim of becoming the world’s greatest engineer. He has accomplished his purpose to the extent that he is now an electrical engineer in the Circuit Breaker Department of the Wcstinghouse Electric Co., and what he docs not know about circuit breakers is not worth knowing. Who has a match? Gordon E. P. Wright, Pittsburgh Sanitary Engineering Age 22 Pittsburgh High School Klanicht; C. E. Society; Class President (4); Thistle Board (4); Student Activities Board (5); Puppet Staff (5); Track Squad (4). Head Nurse, Bug Lab.; Chef, Sanitarv Lab., Lunch Club. The night man with the heaviest schedule. A nice looking chap, yet without a swelled head. Our prize dancer. The sole survivor of the Sanitary Course in both Day and Night. The man who can do a mile in 2:04. “Sabe un poco de todo.” Sixty-five mi mi mi 1917 thistle mi mi mi If Shakespeare came Bach wearing a Van Dyke on his Vignola we would see history as it was when this class of nineteen hundred and seventeen entered. Shakespeare: See you seven times seven cmmisals of Hunt enter yon ungraven niched entrance. Architects! Marche Funcbre, they look rusty can I teach them to use their thumbs. With canvas duck backs or mine eyes do green them. Two are from Verona, but you never can tell. The Fool! He brings an ice cream freezer and a roll of music and hopes to learn Architecture. H-ha! Another carries a gas heater and a model ot the Parthenon in ice. He believes he can get music bv melting Architecture. Now if that splinter-headed class president had not interrupted—, he wants history written. I'll take a chance. As Plebes we wore what Plebes wore ’Till Sophistry-full we became more Or less studious like a Junior-ior Who floats and dances a Promenoire In reversed sequence now for homes And the soup-ticket. Bon Soir. Vignola: Bach: Van Dyke: Shakespicr: Vignola: Bach: Sixty-six IM1 LMJ LU CARNEGIE TECH Eli EH HJ BOY ELR. Dt YOUNG CAR.DWCLL MBS BARTON DESIGN SENIORS First Semester Second Semester E. H. Beckman _ President Martin E. Boyer M. W. Alley Vice-President Bertha D. Bates J. F. DeYoung Secretary J. F. DeYoung C. A. Gaus Treasurer Bennett B. Cardwi Martin E. Boyer, Charlotte, N. C. B. A., Architecture Age 23 Charlotte High School Sigma Xu; Southern Club; T. A. C.; Seannachie Track (1); Baseball Manager (3); Student Senate (1); Class Treasurer (4): Class President (5); President Student Activities Board (5); Chairman Design Senate (o). If one were to judge from his work, he would think “Marti,” as we all know him best, a descendant of old Piranesi. Building wood piles and drafting room furnit ure is his favorite pastime. When Marti leaves the threshold of this school, we will be minus one of the hardest workers the Architectural Department has had. J. F. DeYoung, Teresa, X. V. B. A., Architecture Age 22 Teresa High School; Watertown High School T. A. C.; Cross Country Squad (1, 2): Track (3); Class Baseball (2, 3); Basketball (2); Class Secretary (3, 4); Tartan Representative (4). If work, earnestness and determination count, this industrious youth will surely jx?rcolate to the top— sooner or later. For four long years he has plugged, never attending a show, a dance or a concert. So absorbed has he been in the study of architecture, color, etc., that he has failed to glance even at the variegated hosiery on neatly lined ankles so often s on among the fair dames in Schenley Park. Tradition has it that upon three memorable occasions Jerry laid all work aside as though he didn't give a darn, and attended a movie. (IIow about the 191G Design Junior Smoker? Ed.) Bennett B. Cardwell, Lynchburg, Ya. B. A., Architecture Age 23 Rust burg, Ya., High School Southern Club; Class Treasurer (4); Entrance Scholarship (2). Aigh Boanitz! Congratulations! You are out of scale you got at Rustburg High! Who is to figure vour size stretcher when you arc gone from Mac and here? Our boat was late and we had to wait three hours for a train, but to change to the complex, he went after all to the Capital. (Contributed—don’t ask what it means.—Ed.) Lucy Barton, Pittsburgh. A. B., Drama Lucy has all the charm of a mid-Victorian, tinged enough with the Russian Ballet to make her a militant among the ladies. Her life’s ambition is to teach theatrical art in some orthodox Presbyterian Seminary and may she succeed, for most of them need it. Sixty-seven im im IM1_______1917 THISTLE IM LIU tEl BECKMAN DAYAK.P COOKE MI85 ClIMNlMCittAI CROOKS Clifford Adams Bayard, McKeesport B. A., Teachers Course, Dept, of I . 6 D. Age 2-1 A. C. A. 1914; Cross Country; Tech Studio Club; Easter Art Pilgrimage ( I). Bidding a fond farewell to the realms of High Finance (of McKeesport, Pa.), Cliff charctted through the Teacher's Course. That's going some. He did it in a way that leaves no doubt as to Ins future success, (lo to it, Cliff, we’re with you. Earle H. Beckman, Westfield, X. V. B. A.. Architecture Age 24 Westfield High .School XI Sigma Upsilon; President of Class (2, 3, 4, First Semester); Chairman Banquet Committee (2, 3); Chairman Junior Smoker (3); Second Assistant Baseball Manager (1); Class Basketball and Baseball (3); Band (2). Beckman is without doubt one of the popular boys of tin class. Several times Class President, always oil deck with a good story and a hearty laugh, ever ready to “Let’s go to a show, boys.” Lewis II. Boss, Washington, I). C. B. A.. Architecture Age 23 Woodlawn Club; Delta Skull; Scannachie Society; T. A. C.; Class Secretary (2); Class Secretary and President (3); Kditor-in-Chief of The Thistle (3); Secretary Design Student Body (3);Gcorge 11. Smith Junior Scholarship (3). “Lew,” our Boss from the capital, surely lived up to his name. He is very versatile, being not only a figure in the Architectural world of Tech, but also a virtuoso in realms of music, and an accomplished litterateur as well, having edited the lxst Thistle in history (up to now, if not later). Sixty-eight Mrs. Charles II. Boyd. Pittsburgh B. A., Teachers' Course Tech Design Club, President. Entered 1912. Vivian, lively that she was, concluding that partnership was the l cst possible way to accomplish anything. she took Charles Boyd into the company. Your patronage solicited. Enos Cooke, Xcw Kensington B. A., Architecture Age 24 Parnassus High School Sigma Tau; T. A. C.; Captain Hockey 'learn (2, 3). Our captain of the “famous” Tech hockey team proves that aluminum wares are not the only product of which our u| -river neighbors have cause to be proud. Cookie is a real architect, and that little girl should be ballv proud, for he has a cute little ingle-nook house ail designed. Forrest Corydon Crooks, Battle Creek, Mich. B. A., Illustration Age 23 Senate, 1915-16; Bagpipe Art Editor 1914-15-16; Thistle Art Editor 1917; Easter Art Pilgrimage 1917. You can bet Harry Cage did a fine thing for Tech when he imported “Crooksy” from Michigan. If you want something drawn ask Crooks—Christmas cards, Bagpipe Covers. Thistle drawing, lettering. Watch for him, he is surely a coining illustrator. Xora Monica Cunningham, Lindsay, Out., Can. B. A., Teachers' Course St. Joseph’s Academy, Lindsay, 1912 Tech Design Club; Vice -President (4). You’re foolish.” A vivacious young lady, the only one in the school who has kissed the Blarney Stone (etc.). She also has the honor of keeping life class from being “dead.” mi {Ml IM1_______CARNEGIE TECH IE1 L J £� • RECBUWl KILBUR.N LlNGrCLPCR Me CONNULL MISS MeVEY Raymond A. Fkkkiuhc, Jamestown, N. Y. A rchiteclure Bad luck or an unkind jury doesn’t discourage Freeburg of Jamestown and we're sorry to see such a worker leave. Sometimes Ray goes to a theatre duringchnrctte; then good night! Hcgctsamention! Ciikistoi’her A. Gaus, Pittsburgh B. A., A re hi Ice In re Age 22 St. Mary’s High School Tech Architectural Club, Secretary. Great Christopher was well named, for upon his entry at Teeh lie discovered that the boys were real rough. His angelic ways were unmercifully crop-j ed and he soon became used to earthly surroundings, even to the extent of carrying matches. J. Randall Kilbirx, HI Paso, Texas B. A., Architecture Age 24 El Paso High School, 101 Paso Military Inst. Xi Sigma I psilon: Delta Skull; Design Senate and Board of Control, 1016: Tech Architectural Club: Southern Club; Junior Prom. Committee; Junior Smoker Committee. Kilburn is rightly one of Tech’s popular personages—in the Varsity Inn, we suppose he has come in contact with more students, to their complete satisfaction. t han anyone else around school. John P. Lknckkldkr, Iam Angeles, Cal. B. A., Architecture Age 22 Los Angeles Polytechnic High School; Prep Course of Design School. Xi Sigma Upsilon; Design Relay Team (1); Class Baseball and Basketball (3); Class Banquet Commit- tee (1, 2); Junior Smoker Committee (3); Tech Architectural Club. “Langy” started his career in God’s country, as he says, but that place could not hold him; so he happened to Pittsburgh to meet his fate. Frederic McConnell, Omaha, Neb. B. A., Drama Age 25 LL.B. University of Nebraska Phi Kappa Psi: President Dramatic Department; Secretary Design Student Government; Thistle Board; Tartan Staff. Our Mac! of whom other than he Could we say with veracity That all things he knows From religions to clothes? We maintain this with pugnacity. Helen Acnks McVey, Pittsburgh B. A., Teacher’s Course Mt. Mercy Academy, 1913. 'lech Design Club Second Vice-President (3, 4). Helen— Listen, Nora—last night—oh, dear, here comes Mr. Holmes! One of the firm of Cunningham and McVey, otherwise known as “The Twins.” Percy K. Mkyn, Jeannette B. A.. Painting and Decoration No, the association of this name with the smiling countenance alx ve is not a grievous blunder in the makeup of this book. The Percy |x� rson is a real lady and Percy mine’’ strikes us as a most felicitous phrase. The only objection so far as short, stout editors is concerned is a tendency on her part to confine her growth to the longitudinal dimension. Sixty-nine im mi mi 1917 thistle_______im m lmi Z LtR. Hazel Inez 8mail, Braddock 15. A., Music. (Initial (.’lass of this Department) 15. L. Linden Hall Seminary Tech Design Club; “Special”—Pitt. The mental ability of Hazel Inez Smail is equaled only by her physical strength, as demonstrated in class and “gym” work to the amazement of those witnessing her performance on the “grip-tester.” Her attitude toward society is absolutely democratic, shown by the nonchalance with which she despatches a “slab” of apricot pic in the chase down W'oodlawn for a street car. Charlotte Smith, Pittsburgh 15. A., Music (Initial Class of this Department) Charlotte Smith is one of the most loyal supporters of the Tech Plaid. When the roll is called at school she is present. II. Wallace Smith, Johnstown, Pa. 15. A., Architecture Age 22 Johnstown High School Xi Sigma Upsilon; T. A. C.; S. 15. A. A.; Class Secretary, (2); Vice President Design School (3); Thistle Board (2); Junior Smoker Committee (3); Musical Clubs (1); Class Baseball and Basketball. “Wally” stands alone in being the only real lifesaving “nigger” in Design School, as a matter of fact he was strong in everything even to being second to none in feminology, and it would not lx |a surprise if he should soon get his desire in the latter subject. Charles Harvey Sorber, Jeannette B. A., Architecture Age 21 Jeannette High School T. A. (’.; T. S. C.; Red Friars; Musical Clubs (4); Symphony Orchestra (2, 3, 4); Tartan Representative (3). Lest we forget Charlie's swell complexion and his renown for singing, we allowed his pict ure to appear with these? less fortunate mortals. Charles is the one and only discoverer of the Vacuum Fish. Associated with the Vacuum Cup Rubber Co., of Jeannette. C. Frederick Steen, Pittsburgh 15. A., Dramatic Art Age 25 Sigma Chi; Student Activity Board (2); Oriental Ball Committee; Tennis. A constellation in a firmament of “stars.” Hilary D. Wattersox, Pittsburgh 15. A., Architecture Age 22 Mt. St. Mary’s College, Emmitsburg, Md. T. A. C., Treasurer (4); S. 15. A. A.; Class Baseball, (2); Class Basketball (2. 3). When Tech ojxMicd in 1913. it found a promising young hopeful in Watterson. later known as ‘ Ililse, the French shark.” He was subjected to an annual illness—“Spring Fever.” As a cure he could be seen getting net results on the tennis courts, to the tune “Love All.” Mrs. Vincent B. Wheeler, Pittsburgh 15. A., Illustration and Painting Entered 1912 Tech Design Club; Athletics; Housekeeping. A very busy jx;rson but one who always finds time to say a pleasant word to another. A regular mother to our little flock. Wesurely will miss her. Virginia Schultz, Pittsburgh 15. A., Painting and Decorating Seventy [Ml [Ml IM1 CARNEGIE TECH [li LU LU Robert Clark, Pittsburgh B. S., Industrial Teachers' Course Findlay. Ohio. College Academy Kappa Pi Sigma; Teachers’ Club (2, 3). Artist and artisan. 11 is opinion and advice have always been sought by his fellows less gifted t han he. Always willing to give assistance at the cost of much time and labor, he has won the respect of his associates for his willingness in co-operating and for his artistic ability. Walter B. Jones, TrafTord B. S., Industrial 'Teachers' Course Age 23 Kappa Pi Sigma; Teachers Club, Secretary and Treasurer (2, 3); Glee Club (1); Choral Club (2); Assistant Musical Director of Assembly (2). “A soft answer turneth away wrath.” A strong man who speaks gently is of great value in any society. Walter B. has been this as a student and we feel sure this characteristic will continue and that his future activities will be such as are considered as Service. Ralph K. Mkkkkr. Bellevue B. S., Industrial Teachers' Course Age 27 Allegheny High School Kappa Pi Sigma; Teachers’ Club (3); Seannaehie (•1); Student Activities Board (3, 1); V. M. C. A. (3), President (4); Thistle Board (3, 4); Glee Club quartette (i); Choral Club soloist (!); Qualification Day Committee (3); S. A. I. Student Assembly Musical Director, Social Committee (3), Senate (3), President (4). Consistently the gentleman of the class. Affiliated since his plcbe year with many student activities in which he was invariably a factor for progress. His sound judgment and good taste were constantly in evidence throughout the four years. Well might one guess his motto to be, ‘‘Progress and service for all” Adolph H. Schtttz, New York, N. Y. lb S.. Industrial Teachers' Course Age 23 Stuyvcsant High School, New York City Kappa Pi Sigma; C. I. T. Economic Society, President (4); Teachers’ Club (2); President (3. 4); Dorm. Association Board (3); Class President (1); Musical Clubs, Pianist (1), Assistant Director (2), President (3), Accompanist (4); Choral Club (1 3), President (4). A rare combination of musician, artist and scientist, and one of the most widely read men at school. His footstejxs have left |H rmanent impressions. He is one of the few who have united talent with administrative ability, and in his willing service to tin student body he has shown himself to be one of Tech's most valuable men. George Rowland Watson, Pittsburgh B. 8., Industrial Teachers' Course Age 25 Irwin, Pa., High School Kappa Pi Sigma; New England Club (1 2, 3. 4) and charter member; Teachers’ Club (2, 3); Mandolin Club (4); Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Secretary (2); Treasurer (4); Plcbe baseball; Hockey squad (3); Football squad (1); Gross Country squad (2, 3); Track squad (2, 3); New England Basketball team (4). He knows everything! One does not suspect that George's funds of knowledge arc unlimited until they are carefully tapped. Reserved, and always ready with that broad smile which immediately stamps the New Englander as a “good fellow.” His services to athletics and student activities have left their mark in the various organizations for which he worked. Schulz Scvcntv-oue •IM1 im LMJ_____1917 THISTLE LMJ IM1 ISI 1 SCHOOL OF APPLIED INDUSTRIES SENIOT CLASS - f SCHOOL OF APPLIED INDUSTRIES 1017 CLASS HISTORY The history of the class of 1017 is nearly finished. We find it a difficult matter to realize that we must soon leave the well known portals to face the opportunities offered to us in the great industrial field. As tho day of graduation approaches, and we anticipate the future, naturally restrospcctive thoughts take possession of us. We review the years spent in this institution. We value first of all the education we have attained and the feeling of assurance that we can face the business world, confident of success. Friendships gained here are life long, and a mutual bond of fellowship binds our good Dean, the Graduates, the Professors and the Instructors together. Many have been the worries we caused these honored men, but they were ever ready to assist. We now see where we have been lacking, but nevertheless, we have stood for the best and highest ideals. As a class we can look back over a career that has made an advancement of democratic spirit, scholarship, and activity in athletics, publications, and school spirit in general. Clubs and societies sprang into existence and thrived. We were the first to plan and participate in the Annual Soph Hop. During our existence as a Class, the Alpha Tan Honorary Fraternity has been founded, and the number of Seniors who have been honored by membership, speaks for the high standing of the class. It is well known that the class of 1917 is the largest graduating class and the best in scholastic standing of any in the history of the school. Athletically, we have conquered many of our opponents. We have added materially to the strength of every department of athletics and activities. Our societies and clubs have added much to our social life, and have made the relationships here very pleasant. It was not an unusual thing to see us gathering at popular banquet places to enjoy evenings together. In closing, we express our deepest admiration of our Founder, and Ins helpers, who have made it possible to face the world with the Carnegie Stamp of efficiency on our backs. We shall forever sing the praises of DEAR OLD C. I. T. Seven tv-two C. K. Koontz, Class Historian. INDUSTRIES UPPER CLASS OFFICERS J. Russell Hoxworth Charles E. Rutherford Blair ('. Speiciier Raymond J. Wean _ President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer •I. Russell Hox worth. Norristown Machine Construction Ago 23 Norristown High School Delta Epsilon Omega; Class President (2.3); Vice-President Student Assembly (3); Seannachic Vice-President. (3); Tartan Board’(2, 3) ; News Editor (3); S. A. I.. Executive Committee (2, 3); Pitt-Tech Smoker Committee (2); Plobc Minstrel Committee (1); Assembly Pianist (1, 2, 3); Tech Mech. Club “Hoxie,” our honorable Class President. Though he sincerely performs his duties, “Russ ’ would rather 1h President of the United States. As an orator, his favorite subject- is: “Philadelphia, the Historical City.’’ His favorite song is: “love Me and the World is ine,” with his own accompaniment; and “Russ” is some pianist. Some say he studied under Wagner (not Hans). Charles 10. Rutherford, Stculxmville, Ohio Machine Construction Age 22 Alpha Tan; Glee Club (1); Club Room Committee, Chairman (2); Qualification Day Committee (2) ; Anti-Smoking Committee (2); Secretry V. M. C. A. (2, 3); Class Vice-President (3); Thistle Board (3) ; S. A. I., Executive Committee (2); Tech Mechanics Club (2. 3). Scene—Industry Assembly; Time—12:30 P. M. Merkcr—“Any report from the V. M. C. A.?” Rutherford—“Yes! I would like to see as many of you fellows as possible out to our morning Y. . i. C. A. meetings. We start promptly at 8:10 and close at 8:25.’f 'Phis is “Charlie.” who has done much for Tech, esjiecially in the Y. M. C. A. Blair Collins Spf.ichbr, Hillsdale Machine Construction ' Age 23 Alpha Tau; Class Treasurer (2); Secretary (3). Blair is among our best students, a hard and willing worker. His favorite pastimes are “Statics” (a member of Mr. Smith's Army), skating and “Five Hundred.” “Spike” is a good “Pattern” for many underclassmen. We wonder if the Pattern Shop and Mr. P(fouts) can get along without him. Raymond J. Wean, Pottstown Machine Construction Age 22 Delta Epsilon Omega: Alpha Tau; T. M. C. (2. 3); Class Vice-President (2); Treasurer (3); Plcbe Minstrel Committee (1); Awarded Class Scholarship; Baseball Squad (1): Varsity (2. 3); B iskctball Squad (2, 3); Track Squad (1); East Dorm Football (3). “R. .1.” has licen a real Tech man. a hard an d consistent worker in class and activities, linv is some pitcher, too. Ray’s favorite topic is: “The inefficiency of Modern Foundries,” though he is no mean “Sociological Conversationalist.” Seventy-three IM1 [Ml 1917 THISTLE IMl 131 OOl DROCKLR BLACK BRENNAN BERG WALL CARR.OLL.jLL CARROLL C.L Harold J. Bekgwall, Jamestown. X. V. Printing Age 21 Delta Epsilon Omega; Graphica, Secretary (1. 2); New York State Club; Class Basketball (2); Graphica Basketball (2); Fraternity Basketball (3). The Jamestown Apollo is kept busy filling dates that are thrust upon him because of his pink cheeks, when he would rather play basketball. “Bugs” has I icon exposed to a course in printing in Tech. Whether he took it or not will be determined when he starts work (this summer). William H. Black, Mcyersdale Machine Construction Age 20 Mcyersdale High School. Ophcleum; Tech Mechanics Club; Track Squad (2). Red” Black hails from the mountains of Somerset County, though he is not a bit “uppish.” Red is always happy (except in “Strength” exams). Some cannot understand how he can l c Black and “Red” at one and the same time. Victor R. Brennan, Pittsburgh Machine Construction Age 20 Tech Mechanics Club (2, 3). The most st riking feature of “Vic’s” school life has been his regular (?) and punctual (?) attendance, especially at 8:30 English classes. When he has graduated, “Vic” declares he is going to diligently search the catalogue to find a name for the course he has taken. Robert J. Brocker, Irwin Building Construction Age 23 Alpha Tau; Building Construction Club. Robert was always a quiet, meek sort of a person. The only time he showed any tendence to digress from this was when lie spelled veneered by mistake, of course, v-e-e-n-e-r-e-d. Charles L. Carroll, Johnstown Building Construction Age 22 Building Conctruction Club. Either whistling or laughing all the time he came to us from Johnstown and has made many friends (especially girls). He seems to like to go home better than anything else. Joseph L. Carroll, Pennville, Ind. Machine Construction Age 22 Pennville High School Tech Mechanics Club (2, 3). Vice-President (3); Musical Clubs (2, 3); S. A. I., Social Committee (3); National Federation of Commons Clubs. Carroll, who is possessed of an extremely good nature, is also a proficient violinist. He met numerous new experiences while at Tech, but has come through, none the worse for them all. J. Hobart Chiveks, Bridgeville Machine Construction Age 20 Grafton High School Alpha Tau; Tech Mechanics Club. He came to Carnegie in 1015 with advanced standing, and completed all the work in two years. Hobart is the friend of everyone whom he meets, in school or social life, and always wears that good old smile, that is sure to win him friends out in business. Seventy-four H] Eli LI] CARNEGIE TECH IMJ mi IM1 tttfcnumu tNGLI3tt DUNSltTtt DOWMAM QANPELOT rORtMAN Charles 11. Dowmax, f$t. Albans, W. Va. Heating ami Ventilating Age 21 Charleston, W. Va. High School Alpha Tau; Avo Club (1, 2, 3); 13. T. U. Club (3); Commons Club (2, 3). Hale is a happy go lucky sort, always seen with a smile on his face. It seems funny but it- is impossible to rub it in, even though he has had a bit of hard luck. If you want to know what's what about West Virginia, ask Dowman. George Duxseith, Jr., Elwood City Machine. Construction Age 20 North Braddock High School Commons Club; Track Team (1, 2, 3), Captain-elect, Spring 1915 (Not at School 191-V16); Cross Country (1, 2, 3), Captain (3); Penn Relays, West Penn College Relay Champions (2); Senior Athletic Representative (3); Industries Minstrels (1, 2); Fall Festival (3); Tech Mechanics Club, Aquatic Club. “Dunny is, as you sec by his athletic record, one of the main supports of that activity. Ilis endless energy and spirit have helped Tech win many a victory. lie is a great favorite among all the students, and some say he dazzles the ladies a bit too. George G. Ehrexfeld, Pittsburgh Heating ami Ventilating Age 19 Common Clubs; Avo Club; B. T. U. Club. Ehrenfeld, or Ike, is a Pittsburgh resident. We admit that this is unfortunate but it cannot be helped. ’Tis rumored “Ike will open an oflicc in the Oliver building after June. His success is assured. Claire H. English, Beaver Falls Machine Construction Age 22 College Hill High School Tech Mechanics Club; National Federation of Commons Club; Aquatic Club; Interclass Track Team, (1, 2); Minstrels (1, 2); Fall Festival (2). “Eng is a good old Beaver County hoe wielder. A mighty good “top, always happy and with a social habit of being early for Chemistry class. Paul B. Forman, Buckhannon, W. Va. Electric Equipment Age 23 Ophcleum; Avo Club (2, 3). “Pop has a good natured way, making friends and leaving them in a good mood. He always has something funny to say when it is needed. It has l een said lie is the busiest man around school, always replying when asked to go somewhere, “Boys, I have too much work to do. Howard K. Gandelot, Pittsburgh Machine Construction Age 19 Fifth Avenue High School Tech Mechanics Club; National Federation of Commons Club; Club Room Committee (3). “Gandy”- “Midge”—He is very active in school life ami expresses his ideas freely in most student activities. “Midge admires the fair sex and it is not unusual to sec him striking the pace in “East Lib. Thomas J. Garlick, New Cumberland, W. Va. Heating and Ventilating Engineering Age 23 National Federation of Commons Clubs; Avo Club; B. T. U. Club, (Dormitory Association). “Tom” hails from that dry (?) state, West Virginia and consequently never has a headache “the morning after.” Seventy-five LaJ L i LMJ_____1917 THISTLE LEJ LmJ LS3 C-ILPATOCK HAHN ItLNDUfcSON ttOWtLL Kay Nelson Gilpatrick, Pittsburgh Building Construction Age 20 Building Construction Club; Commons Club; Sophomore Basketball. Gil, better known as Fink or McGilloek is known by all Profs, would never smoke a cigarette for all the world. Strong for all the girls, esjKicially “Peggys.” He hangs out at the Schenley. William Duncan Green, Brooklyn, N. Y. Printing Age 20 Polytechnic Preparatory School, Brooklyn, 1905; S. B., Mass. Institute of Technology, 1900 Delta Epsilon Omega; Graphica, Cheer Leader (I. 2), President (3); Bagpipe, Editor-in-Chief. (2); Thistle, Sophomore Rep. (2), Editor-in-Chief (3). “Dune,” alias “Kewpie,” shed his modesty along with his engineering career, and after a few preliminary blasts in the Bagpipe, now demands fame as chief squeak in this volume and | oet laureate for the Gams. ’Tis said, he used to be an authority on skates and night car schedules, but now, alas—he waits for the lights to wink each evening lrefore leaving the This-holc oHice. Carl E. Haiin, New Cumberland, W. Va. Machine Construction Age 21 New CumlMM-land High School Tech Mechanics Club. West Virginia and oil, are Carl’s favorite subjects. Anyone having a joke whether old or new, can always find an appreciative audience here. Coming from the wild country, he is quite a hunter of chicken and other wild game. Raymond Waldo Henderson, Pittsburgh Building Construction Age 21 Peabody High School Building Construction Club. Kay always has a smile for everyone and that probably accounts for his success with the ladies. Kay has the brains and plus determination, he aims for success. Roger IIok km an Howell, Mt. Lebanon Building Construction Age 19 Building Construction Club. Roger is one of those patient, honest, hard working fellows. When anyone needs help, he is there to aid in any way he can. Roger has ambitions to become a professor in some kind of “ology.” Edwin C. IIoye, New Castle Machine Construction Age 20 Alpha Tati; Tech Mechanics Club; Hurdler. “Eddie” hails from New Castle. As an industrious student, he is hard to beat. His one hobby is skating. Everyone has a good word for the New Castle boy. Charlie Deuel Hurt, Roanoke, Va. Printing Age 23 Roanoke High School; Hampden-Sidncy College; University of Virginia Theta Chi Fraternity; Graphica, Vice-President (3); Printing Department Basketball. Charlie hails from the “Sunny South,” somewhere in “Old Virginny.” His record of completing the three-vear printing course in two years certainly belies the general northern opinion that Southerners are lazy folks. Seventy-six [gj LIU LfiJ CARNEGIE TECH IU [5J ffl Stuart Heron Jones. Cleveland, Ohio Building Construction Age 21 Alpha Tau; Commons Club; Building Construction Club; Avo Club. Sure. Jonesie is well known tocause his name is go rarely found on school rolls, bike the first part of his title—SIl or shhh of the winds from his own lake regions. Oriux Deax Kixgsbury, Osage, Iowa Heating and Ventilating Age 24 Alpha 'Pan; B. T. I'. Club, President; Avo Club; Band. (2. 3); Student Senate (3). If you have never had the pleasure of knowing '0. I).” you have missed a treat. Though from the “wild and wooly west.” he has become quite docile. Otto Paul Kxeuer, New York City Building Construction Age 23 Walworth Institute; Columbia University Building Construction Club. President. (2); New York State Club, (1. 2); Chairman Social Committee (2); Plcbe Yice-Pres.; Cross Country (2); Track (2). “Oh. Paul knew her!” came to Tech with a jump and showed the rest of us an example of what work is. He has the notable distinction of attending Ixith the Industries and Science Schools. Cuoxise I . Koo.vrz, Waynesboro Machine Construction Age 22 Wavncsljoro High School Alpha Tau; Commons Club; Pres. T. M. C.; Secretary of Assembly (2. 3); Treasurer Carnegie Relief Fund (2); .Assembly Executive Committee (2. 3); Basketball Squad (1); Social Committee (2); Soph. Hop Committee; 1917 Class Scholarship. “C. K. K.” sounds mysterious, but is it only Cronise K. Koontz. He is a salesman in the summer time and his conversational ixnvcrs no doubt help him to fill his order books. At present. “C. K.” is busy boosting the Commons Club et al. A. Edward Levix. Hartford, Conn. Building Construction Age 22 Hartford High School, 1914; S. A. D. 1914-16 Buihling Construction Club, (2. 3); New England Club (1, 2, 3); Tech Dormitory Association (2. 3); Plc! e Reception Committee (3); Qualification Day (1); Baseball. Plcbe (1). .Dorm, B. C. C. (2). Edward has a great tendency to make trips to New Ixxulon and Sound View in a Cadillac. His study of Fine Arts has never been fully appreciated by his classmates—especially “Nick.” William A. Mazukik, Swissvale Machine Construction Age 21 Tech Mechanics Club. Missouri” is a hard worker but he comes from Swissvale. To make things worse, he has raised two germ forests and is starting on tin third. II ah it y W. Miller, Carbondalc Electrical equipment and Construction Age 28 Avo Club, Vice-President (2d semester 2); President. (1st semester 3); Vice-President C. I. T. Dormitory Association (2. 3). Vice-President (3). Miller comes to us from the black diamond section. His association with “hard elements” makes school work a pleasure. His greatest achievement in the Electric department was his success in manipulating the millivoltmctcr. Seventy-seven William G. McCurdy, Pitcairn Machine Construction Age 22 Pittsburgh Academy Delta Epsilon Omega; Tech Mechanics Club; En-signa Committee (.3). Happen what may, “Pease” is sure to smile. His presence at Tech has helped to enliven and lighten our work for opt imism is his key-note. William Henry McLeod, Canonsburg Building Construction Age 21 Commons Club; Building Construction Club. Although “Sandy” hails from Canonsburg, he is not a war enthusiast. McLeod is at all times a good, hard working chap, and defies failure. Clifford H. McNary, Hickory Electric Equipment Age 24 Hickory High School Delta Epsilon Omega; Alpha Tan; Avo Club (2 .3); Fraternity Basketball (.3); Club Room Committee. “The pride of Hickory.” Yea, a second amber rubber. Mac through these three years has proven his right to brotherhood in the Carnegie ('lan. His cheery countenance has served him in getting by the flunk gun of our esteemed brother Caldcnvood. Frederick J. O’Brien, Osceola Mills Machine Construction Age 23 Delta Epsilon Omega; Alpha Tan; Mechanics Club; Class Secretary (2); Chairman Student Senate (3). Smokers and offenders duck—here comes “O'By,” our erstwhile student deportment boss. Red has been one of the pink lights illuminating our dreary (?) “implied” industrial life for three years. W. II. Payne, Belew Creek, X. C. Machine Construction Age 21 Alpha Tau; Southern Club (2, 3); Tech Mechanics Club (2, 3); Student Senate (3). Everybody knows “Bill” with his welcome southern smile, heart v hand clasp and pat on the back. “Bill” is noted for his hard plugging and | crsistence and makes one think there is joy even in hard work. Alexander Moncui efk Pringle, Washington, D. C. Building Construction Age 21 Eastern High School Building Construction Club. “Pinkie,” as he is usually called, hailed originally from Maine—now he boasts of his diplomatic relations in Washington. Donnell D. Reed, Pittsburgh Building Construction Age 20 Peabody High School Delta Epsilon Omega; Building Construction Club, Vice-President (3); Plebe Dance Committee; Insignia Committee (3); Class Basketball (1, 2); Fraternity Basketball (3); Club Baseball (2). Since the time that “Doc” induced our Dean to allow him to prove that body measurements have nothing to do with mental ability, we have watched one of the best skaters in the Gardens branch out until he can walk with the longest of us. Seventy-eight [Ml iB1 IM1______CARNEGIE TECH Eli W 113 ■R.0QEIE5 KOBINSON KGESE REEDTH, 3TRATIQ08: SAWDERS SHARPE Thomas Harrison Heed, Eric Building Construction Age 22 Delta Epsilon Omega; Building Construction Club, President (3); Chairman of .Student Organization (3). Tom holds the distinction of being the tallest man among the graduates and we appreciate the honor of having him with us. Just mention dance to Tom, and he will be there by all means. Henry Ei,sdon Robinson, Winsted, Conn. Gen. Equipment and Installation Age 21 Gill crt High School Commons Club; Avo Club; New England Club; Dance Committee (2); Pagent’l l. Rob Robinson, the toreador from Winsted is particularly noted as a debater, and again the most efficient excuse (cuts, you know!) writer in our midst. Lee Sawders was forced to retire in shame from his exalted position of champion for 1915-16. Harry Ei.i.swouth Rouse, Pittsburgh Printing Age 20 Graphica, Secretary and Treasurer (1), President (2), Christmas Card Committee (3); Inter-School Meet (2); School Pageant (1); Electrical Parade (2); Plcbc Baseball; Printers’ Basketball Team (2). Harry, during his three years sojourn at 'lech, has always shown evidences of becoming a Master Printer. Jolly, friendly and ever ready to “lend a hand” he has been a favorite from the start. Rosie is naturally not averse to the society of the fair sex, but this trait is offset by his conscientious work in t he shop. John Lloyd Rogers, Latrobc Pmeer Machine Operation Age 22 Latrolie II. S.; Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst (1) Tech Mechanics Club. J. L. thinks more than he says, and keeps perenni-ally good-natured. Few know of his track ability; he doesn’t talk about it much. His special training has consisted of half-mile sprints to catch the last car to town from--------well, where she lives, you know. Leo A. Sawders, Pittsburgh Electric Equipment and Construction Age 21 Twenty Club, President (2) ; Avo Club (3); Puppet Representative (3); Editor-in-Chicf “The Daily Shellac” (1, 2, 3); Pageant (I). Lee Sawders, alias the “Candy Kid,” “Irish,” and “Mid Nfite Frolic Expert,” has distinguished himself by his many schemes for corralling the shekels. In debating, he was invariably coupled with Robinson, making an invincible Mexican Athletic Team. Frederick L. Sharpe, Johnstown Machine Construction Age 23 Johnstown High School Musical Clubs, Quartet (1, 2), Soloist (3); Choral Club, Librarian and Mikado Cast (2), Robin Hood Cast (3); Tartan Representative (2); Thistle Board (3); Soph Hop Committee (2); Baseball Squad (1). Fred’s rich bass voice has won him fame, both musically and conversationally. He is a hard and conscientious worker, in both studies and activities, and his witty sayings and cheery countenance are a sure cure for the blues. Peter Stratigos, Cythera, Greece Electrical Equipment and Construction Age 25 Avo Club (2, 3). Peter Stratigos has, by his good nature, become very | opular in the Senior Class. “Petair’’ hails from classic Greece, and is a very able orator. Seventy-nine LfiJ IMl IMl 1917 THISTLE IM1 IM1 IMl Leroy X. Strayku. Johnstown littHding Construction Age 24 Academy Course, Juniata College Alpha Tan; Building (’oustruction Club. We were agreeably surprised to find “Oats” in our classes this year, lie came here two years ago with a rep for killing work. The following year he worked with his Dad, but his Dad sent him back to school saying it was a lot cheaper. Melvin O. Swanson, Jamestown, X. Y. Building Construction Age 22 Jamestown High School Delta Epsilon Omega; Building Construction Club; New York State Club; Pageant (1); Hebe Regulation Committee (2). “Going skating and going home” arc “Swan’s” chief aims in life. As a barn builder, he will do well. We expect to hear soon of his erecting a tower for one of his “Belles” of Jamestown. Forward March. Stratton A. Tompkins, Clyde, X. Y. Building Construction Age 23 Clyde High School; Cornell University Kappa Psi (Cornell); Building Construction Club. “Strat” came to us from Cornell and has since been a popular student of the course in Building Construction. His genial manner and ever present good-nature have gained for him a place in the hearts of the students. Success to you, “Strat.” Nicholas Tramonte, Hartford, Conn. Building Construction Age 22 Alpha Tau; New England Club: Building (’oast ruction Club. (2). Secretary and Treasurer (3); East Dormitory Baseball (2), Football (3); Awarded Second Prize Scholarship (2). Nick is a Hartford man, first, last, and always. By his gentlemanly manner and good nature he has won the friendship and respect of his classmates. Nick is a good student, and a jolly good fellow Edward Trikskky. Olean, X. Y. Machine Construction Age 23 Olean High School New York State Club; Pan American Club (3): Tech Mechanics Club, Secretary and Treasurer (3): Clubroom Committee (2). “Ed,” as he is l cst known among his classmates, is noted for his feats of strength, and takes great delight in wrestling and boxing. He is a big-hearted, good-natured fellow, and a friend to everyone. Phil Carleton Twiford, Beaver Machine Construction Age 20 Beaver High School Commons Clubs; Tech Mechanics Club; Student Senate. (2); Interschool Track Squad, (1, 2). “Phil” is a “Bcaverite.” Associating him wit h the denizens of the deep does not mean that he is fishy. On the contrary, he and his actions arc above water, although some of them may be a lit tle damp. His only failing is that of anointing his head with foul smelling oil from queer, long-necked bottles. Harry S. Vaxdkrvort, Weston, W. Va. Special Electric Equipment Age 22 Opheleum; Avo Club (2, 3). Harry, a native of West Virginia, the state of snakes and other things, came to us in the fall of 1914. His cheery nature, extending even unto the teaching staff, more than offsets one or two little bad habits, such as kidding the instructors and finishing his lieauty sleep in his S:30 classes. Eighty FBI FBI FBI CARNEGIE TECH LU LiiJ LIU NIGHT INDUSTRIES SENIOR HISTORY Kind reader, and also tlie other kind, if you are not endowed with plenty of sand, set the brakes and stop here. The history of the Industries Night Seniors is one of a series of obstacles surmounted and has developed a group of survivors who arc ready to go out and claim a place in the world of industry deserved by men who will gladly earn an honest living all day every day and then go out and work and study at night several times a week through four school years. The story of the Night Foundry men is typical, as told by one of them. “Do not attempt to assay the history of the Foundry class of 1917 unless you have plenty of silica in your lockers. Many enrolled in 1913, and no doubt many of us thought we would joyride through to ’17. We started out with ‘flivvers7: some skidded and went over at the first bend; others landed in the ditch at the first blow-out; many made the first lap and stood the test. “In the second year our mettle was tried in the fire as we toyed with the cupola, ladle and flask. We arc also subject to the acid test. Many a rare discovery was made in the Chemical lab., as our instructors can testify. Also our note books show that we nearly proved that matter can be destroyed—at least so far as our existence as a class was concerned. The survivors are still with us. “In our third year we were subject to many “gas” attacks, in the lecture room, and we reciprocated with telling effect in recitations, except for certain victims whose carburetors would choke, sob, and fail entirely. “On we go; and our outlook is forward rather than back. Forward lies the goal, and behind us are four years of steady, consistent effort. Our hours for pleasure have been few, but all the sweeter when indulged in. Now we live in hope of enjoying the reward. And in anticipating it we leave a message to those who shall follow in our path. The Institute and the class are what you make them, and out in the world in after years your light shall be bright and clear as it reflects your striving here. “With sincerity we regard our instructors whose toil on our behalf we shall soon have opportunity to endeavor to prove successful. To C. I. '1'. and its Faculty. All Hail!' Members of the other sub-groups of the class express much the same sentiment. The four years of community of interest have developed many deep friendships and a sense of obligation which will be one of the valued assets of the men in their later life. And already they know (he meaning of their training so that through all their contributions runs a note of heartfelt gratitude to the Founder of the School and the Dean and the faculty. With this spirit runs too a thread of humor. Thirty-five men started in the Machinists7 class. Three are left: one Englishman, one Irishman, and one Scotchman. At least so reads their report. Some of the other sections have stuck it out in stronger numbers—the structural Draftsmen have made a record of some 50% finishing, and the Electric Wiring group shows up well. We hope, and feel sure, that in the test of life they are, with their classmates, loyal Americans now, and will carry on the Carnegie Clan spirit for the rest of their days. Eighty-one iMl LMJ IM1_____1917 THISTLE_______IU Hi LI] NIGHT INDUSTRIES SENIOR OFFICERS Robert J. Patterson James IT. Campbell Walter C. Hoffman Cornelius J. Garrigan David C. McCoy J Leo J. Kelly J Robert John Patterson, Ballynahinch, Ireland Mechanical Drafting Age 24 Class President, (4) “Sir Robert” is the only titled student in school, and as the mothers around Schenley Park want all their daughters to marry a title, he is sorry he cannot marry them all. Anyhow, this big husky will tackle almost anything. James Hill Campbell, Pitcairn Electric Wiring Age 31 Pitcairn High kSchool Class Vice-President (4). This sensible fellow doesn’t mind a train ride, so long as Tech is at the end of it. We have to admit that even if he is from Pitcairn, he has some brains, and that’s all there is to it. President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Thistle Representatives Walter C. Hoffman, Pittsburgh Mechanical Drawing Age 21 Class Secretary (4). He is quite a handy fellow, and fits in nicely everywhere. He is said to be very intimate among the ladies, but then all of them arc that. He has such an attractive laugh! He has an idea that when he has graduated, all full of that C. I. T. pep and ginger, he shall conquer the world and make it ejuite interesting. One thing he forgets is, he has 34 classmates in A. T. and a few more across the campus, all bent on the same errand. Anyhow, here’s hoping! Cornelius J. Garrigan, Pittsburgh Electric Wiring Class Treasurer (4) Eighty-two [13 Hi LU CARNEGIE TECH IM1 LMJ IM1 BULL CHOPR.A CUHNtKQriAM BOBBIE J BOBBIE W.G, BAGUE. Waldie Broadhkrry, Pittsburgh Electrical Equipment and Construction Ago 21 Liberty Public School After graduating from Liberty School, he was employed as a tester at the Westinghouse plant. Later he became a salesman for the Western Electric Co., which position he still holds. Harold W. Bull, McKeesport Mechanical Drafting Age 21 Just “Bull is what we call him; lie’s always ready to do his “bit ; He’s possessed of British | crsistcnce And a large amount of grit. When he leaves these halls of wisdom, And travels the road of fame, The journey should be easy For a follow with his name. Dkvraj B. Chopra, Punjab, India Electric Wiring Age 32 William P. Cunningham Electrical Equipment and Construction Z Age 23 Born in County Clare, Ireland, he came to Pittsburgh in 1912. Employed in the Electrical Department of the Pittsburgh Railways Co. He is a nephew of the President of Duquesnc University. Ermax L. Dague, Pittsburgh Electrical Equipment and Construction Age 36 Thirty-six seems an unusual age for a schoolboy, but Mr. Dague came to the conclusion three or four years ago that he did not know it all, so naturally turned his steps toward Tech. In the Class of 1917. he has won an enviable position, due to his strict adherence to his studies. Mr. Dague attended school in the Hoosicr state, having had a year in the high school of Roanoke, Indiana. James Dobuie, Turtle Creek Mechanical Drawing Age 22 Behold the beauty of Turtle Creek! We do not know whether everyone from Turtleburg is good-looking or not. but it has sent Jim to us as a sjxjci-men. The only crime he is supposed to have committed, and we are sorry to state still commits, is his l ersistent idea that he is i lie class. Wc hoj c he will get rid of this notion in the future. W. G. Dobuie, Turtle Creek Mechanical Drawing Age 20 This is W. Dobbic, commonly known as Bill. The vacant chair he leaves hero will lie hard to fill. This l)oy is a wonder, because he always “wonders how it goes. He knows the difference between Fe and II20 and when it comes to trig and strength he knows more than the prof. Occasionally some wisdom leaks from his noble dome but his favorite expression is, “Come on, Boys, let’s go home. Eighty-three L J LS3 L J 1917 THISTLE III [II til Joseph Norris Galley, Mount Pleasant Printing Age 21 Mount Pleasant High .School Delta K| silon Omega; Graphics (1, 2, 3); President (1); Schcnley Printery (1. 2); Day Industries, two years; Plebe Regulations Committee (1). Two years a day printer, Joe now teaches at continuation school and is getting away with it. We knew he would, for whenever we differed with him, he was right. He admitted it himself. Even so, he is blessed with a wealth of fellowship and smiles. He will win out, say we. Charles M. Guy, Catalina, Newfoundland Foundry Age 33 Newfoundland Public Schools They say there’s nothing in a name, but when you see this chap, you will surely say he is some “Guy.” As he hails from Newfoundland, which is quite distant. he does not mind a small trip from Munhall three nights a week, and crossing the Schcnley Bridge with the mercury at ten below is only a poor imitation of balmy Spring up north. Howard Lelaxd Maskin’, McKees Rocks Foundry Age 19 The “Rig Six” from McKees Rocks is here to get some inside facts about the steel and iron business, for he has a big idea of raising himself in the metal world. He is now in the spring business, so his chances for a quick rise are good. Constant John Huot, Swissvale Practical Chemistry Age 21 He hails from Swissvale, his mustache neatly primped. He 1ms won a place in all our hearts, so here's three cheers, “Con!” Thomas Frazer Izatt, NVilmerding Tom came to Tech from NVilmerding, but originated in Scotland. We know lie can set the pace, for when it comes to making things of steel, he is the only one in the race. Duka V. Jones FJectric Wiring Age 20 This chap Jones has got to know the reason why your statement is true, or he won’t accept it. We often hear someone say, Just leave Jones alone, you can’t put one over on him,” Anyhow, Jones is O. K. JjKO J. Kelly, Pittsburgh Foundry Age 36 Altoona High School “If I knock the “L” out of Kelly---'. “Could we liegin over again, four more years would just suit me.” F.lghty-four IM1 L J W______ CARNEGIE TECH IE1 IM1 W MAWLfL KLINZMG McQAW Norman R Klin .ixg, Pittsburgh Structural Drafting They say the fellows from the .South .Side arc not st u lions, but he is the exception. For four long years he has plugged away, and he surely deserves a medal. He is no pugilist, but he could tell old “Pap” Dun-nells where to get off at. R. R. Lautbxschlaghr, Pittsburgh Electrical Equipment and Construction Age 21 We all know “Laut, etc.,” for his smiling face was for a time to be seen daily in charge of the R E. C. Dept, storeroom. His chief difficulty in his job was that the students |M rsisted in calling for red ohms and left-hand monkey wrenches, which the heads of departments insisted were not required, saying that the storeroom was already well stocked. Long may he live—the fellow with the smile. J. O. Mack, Wilkinsburg Mechanical Drawing Age 24 Fond of excitement, and having no better use for his time, lie came to Tech to enjoy his evenings extracting knowledge from lietween the covers of the textbooks we all love so well. He is a real draftsman now and can draw his breath without pain. John J. Maher, McKeesport Practical Chemistry Age 21 McKeesport High School J. J. is a diligent worker and a faithful student. Four years of comradeship have proven him an ideal companion and a favorite among the ladies. David C. McCoy, Swissvale Mechanical Drafting Age 22 Thistle Board (4); Class Historian, Night Industries 1917 (4). From Swissvale town, near Pittsburgh, (It’s hardly on the map) Has come to Tech a youngster, An ardent, gallant chap. Like the pride of dear old Kingdom, We name him “Kid McCoy,” And one and all we hail him Our Class’s one great joy. William L. McGaw, McKeesport Machine Construction Age 25 Bill says it was always his fond desire to attend C. I. T., and while his desire was realised, he had to hustle in the evening to get there on time. Sometimes he could be seen running for a car, while eating his sup| cr, but he says it has l)ecn worth while. Carl R Mielke, Pittsburgh Structural Drafting Age 20 For four long years he traveled to and fro, from Bellevue, the land of the midnight wireless. His studies looked very promising as “Pop” Dunnells outlined them, but to his dismay he has graduated away, and therefore wears the crown of the draftsman. If perchance you should have some fair damsel any time, beware! Mielke seeks vengeance to broaden his way. (Editor’s note: This write-up is as contributed. For translation please consult Night Rep. McCoy who may lx? able to refer you to the writer.) Eighty-five L§J LaJ Lai 1917 THISTLE LSJ EM3 Henry C. Orris, Etna, Pa. Machine • Age 35 I notice that he has studied so much that his brains have started to push his hair out. Through all his worry, he still carries the same pleasant smile he brought to school four years ago. Marry E. Parkison, Canton, Ohio. Practical Chemistry Age 27 Canton Technical College ‘‘Park,” although married, has not as yet recovered from his school days. Being a family man, he finds it pretty hard to attend to his home duties and Ingham John B. Ingham, Jr., Pittsburgh Electrical Equipment and Construction Age 22 He is the second George Washington, who never tells a lie. When he talks, he says things in such a convincing way that everybody believes him. That’s why he never tells a lie. I think he would make a good salesman; if he does or not, we all love him and wish him success in his coming career. Elmer W. Barnes, Pittsburgh Mechanical Drawing Everett O. Bidwell, Alexandria Electric Equipment and Construction Age 24 Mercersburg Academy; Alexandria High School Eighty-six keep up his studies at the same time. In spite of this hardship, he is always on the job and ready to answer questions. lie seems to make metallurgical calculations his sjiecialty. Edward C. Peetz, Pittsburgh Telephony Age 21 Edward James Smotzer, North Braddock Mechanical Drafting Age 20 Next on our list comes Smotzer, known to all by his genial disposition and his pleasing smile. Even when the first semester grades were given out in “Strength,” the same smile beamed forth like the morning sun. E. J. has never l een known to have a grouch. Howard L. Briggs, Pittsburgh Teachers Course CarlS. Hkrgkxrokdkr, Pittsburgh Mechanical Drawing Thomas J. Kennedy, Wilkinsburg Mechanical Drafting Age 30 Tom is one of “those kind of fellows” you read about in fiction magazines. I don’t mean that his face is handsome to look upon, or that his shaj e is of the type you dream about; what I am trying to impress upon your mind is that lie is different from the ordinary. We arc sorry to say that sickness prevented Tom from answering the call of the photographer. His heart is with us even if his face is not. Clarence A. Med lock, Pittsburgh Teacher's Course A. J. Miller, Pittsburgh Teacher's Course Fritz H. Olavson, Pittsburgh Mechanical Drawing No, Fritz is not a German. He first saw the light of day in a little town in the north of Norway, lie soon discovered that Norway wjis too small for him, so came to America as the land of opportunity. He found the English language diflicult to master, but that can be overlooked, even if he did say that “handsome” was the comparative degree of “beautiful.” He has found the opportunities and has made good. im im im_________carnegie tech_______mi mi w TR.CftAC.NC. TATUICSON STR.UDIC WALCfl WJLCSON JAS. Howard F. Struble, Wilkinsburg Sheet Metal Age 24 Howard is a handsome fellow from Vinegar Hill, and he has no streak of yellow, for he does his bit with a will. And now that he must leave us to make his mark of fame, wc hope shall l c ever adding honor to his name. Ewart S. Taylerson, Pittsburgh Teacher's Course Richard W. Thkharnk, Wilkinsburg Mechanical Drawing Age 25 Otherwise known as Shorty, but nobody knows why. Even though nature did cheat Dick in stature, he Ixrlicves the old gag that children should Ik seen and not heard. Shorty, although from England, is a popular little fellow with the boys, and if we may believe him, with the ladies as well. (Jo to it, Dick, that’s how others got their start! Frank J. Walch, Pittsburgh Electric Wiring Age 25 F. J., better known as Walch, is the jolliest chap in his department, lie has never been known to grumble or complain. Just so he is out of the back row, everything is O. K. James Wilson, Pittsburgh Forging Age 26 Wishaw Academy, Scotland “Four ycal’s ago, when I began my course, I had plenty of company, but I am sorry to say that graduation finds me alone in my course. 1 can look back over the four years with a feeling of pleasure, though I am sure it would have been much more agreeable had more of the fellows stuck to it.” Edgar L. Phillips, Wilkinsburg Teacher's Course Lewis II. Singleton, Wilkinsburg Mechanical Drawing Fred C. Trattman, Homestead Electric Wiring Gerald DeF. Whitney, Pittsburgh Teacher’s Course Harry 11. Whitney, Pittsburgh Teacher's Course Louis E. Wise, Swissvale Architectural Drawing William C. Wuesthoff, Bellevue Sheet Metal Earle F. Young, Butler Plumbing Eif hty-scven IMA LiU LMJ 1917 THISTLE £13 IM1 FBI “DEAR OLD TECH” Words by Jack Cameron, T5, and H. L. Cornwall. ’17. Music—“Dear Old Moonlight. Within the bounds of Schenley 'Mid flower, bush and tree, Stands Carnegie—stands Carnegie. It towers tall and stately— No others can I see Than Carnegie—than Carnegie. Loyal sons with hearts so true and tender Vie with one another to defend her. Honor, Truth and Friendship All unite to be Our Carnegie—our Carnegie. Chorus: Dear old Tech—Carnegie Tech: It's the best of all the schools I ever knew. Dear old Tech—Carnegie Tech: Where every single fellow is true blue. When I go a-strolling out through Schenley Tech’s the only place that takes my eye And when I’m far away from Pittsburgh I’ll remember you, TECH, till I die. On the field of glory We strive with all our might For Carnegie—for Carnegie. Tis told by deed and story Our courage for the right. In Carnegie—in Carnegie Our hearts go out in song to all our heroes; Our plunging team is thrilled with all its echoes. With brain and brawn and muscle We’ll ne’er give up the fight For Carnegie—for Carnegie. Eighty-eight Eighty-nine IMl LMJ IMl 1917 THISTLE im IMl LMJ MKf.pRu E � SMITH Mtss:- nzceft:; Ninety IM1 IM1 IMJ CARNEGIE TECH ISTLE-BLOSSOM- CAKN C CiENU$ DESIGN SCHOOL IkfoxXc Ninety-one ULl LU LM3 1917 THISTLE MARGARET MORRISON CARNEGIE SCHOOL Xinetx-two Ninety-three im mi im______1 q 17 thistle rii Hi M. M. C. S. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY No, we do not feel that we are the very best, but surely there have been none better in the history of Margaret Morrison than our few but select 35 members, who have so far won the fight, and reached the heights of Juniorism, and are still continuing to aspire to that more alluring of all goals, Seniority. In September, 1914, we were 80, but alas, no more! As Plebes, the Sophs were our worst enemies, they were everywhere, the class had at least a thousand tormentors (now meek and harmless seniors). In spite of it all, never since have wc been so royally entertained. Parties were an every day occurrence. September, 1915, came, and oh, my, but revenge was sweet. We no longer occupied the front rows in Assembly, nor waited until 12:50 for lunch. Our greatest troubles were to successfully pass off all required subjects, chiefly chemistry, that we might continue along our chosen paths. But in spite of all our efforts, there were many surprises when each and every one of us was finally safely launched in the various departments. We were no longer simply Sophs, but were designated by the significant terms, II.K., C.E., Science Social Work and Secretarial, and thus the forks of the road was reached. September, 1916, came at last, and with it came all the responsibilities and privileges of upper classmen, which seemed to consist largely of work, work, and still a little more work. Special methods stands out in huge, almost alarming letters for all teachers. All these worries, however, were soon concealed by the glamor and excitement of our real social debut, the one and only Junior Prom, which we all class among our greatest achievements and successes. j Florence Bechtel. Ninety-four EM3 LMJ LILI CARNEGIE TECH_______[U Eli 113 M. M. C. S. JUNIOR CLASS M. M. C. S. .JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Florence Bechtel Florence Greer Marie Fredette . Carrie Freese _ Helen Clark President Vice-President _ Secretary Treasurer Senate Representative Ninety-five M. M. C. S. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Bernice Kruger Mary Truman . Helen Hunter Martha Lloyd Margaret Brooks President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer . Senate Representative Ninety-six IJL3 EMJ LiU CARNEGIE TECH mi lmj imi M. M. C. S. PLEBE CLASS OFFICERS Harriet Stone _______ President Marie Shrawder ______ Vice-President Margaret Sloan _ Secretary Louise McKibben _ _ Treasurer Marion Batchellor ______ Senate Representative Kinety-sevcn L J IE! IMl 1917 THISTLE LU M1 £13 M M. C. S. SHORT INTENSIVE VOCATIONAL COURSE OFFICERS Grace Johnston Theresa Freeman Louise Angel Gertrude Morgan MARGARET CaRMODY - President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Senate Representative Ninety-eight rg? mi CARNEGIE TECH AT HOME ON THE BOUNDING BLUE OUR SAILORS LIKE LAND WORK TOO CA11N EG IANS OX THE TRAINING CRUISE, SUMMER, 1916 Ninety-nine L -3 m LMJ_____1917 THISTLE IM1 IM1 iMl SCHOOL OF APPLIED DESIGN One hundred One hundred one L J IMl LMi IQ 17 THISTLE IM1 LfflJ EB3 DESIGN JUNIOR HISTORY Tlie Class of 1918 of the Design School in its plcbe year, with the late James Leon Payne as president., began its college career as all classes do, fearful of Sophomores at first, but at times breaking out in rebellion against the violations of personal liberties, and finally becoming succumbed to being adorned with the plcbe hat, the black ties and sox, and. really quite adept at passing a good-looking girl in the halls without giving a spoken word, but making the eyes speak louder than the tongue. Work mixed with lots of pep was in the heart of every man, and this same spirit continued in the Sophomore year, under the administration of M. E. Green. Probably the most prominent stunt put on the map as a Sophomore class, was creating what is known as the “Soph Hop.” However the Soph Hop was out-shone by the Junior Prom of this year under the leadership of M. E. Green, who was re-elected as class president for the first semester. This Junior Prom, staged in the foyer of the Carnegie Music Hall, a most ideal setting for such a social event, undoubtedly surpassed all previous functions. Further evidence of the prowess of the class, is brought out, by tin fact that quite a number of its members are activities men of worth. In athletics there are three captains M. C. Adams, M. E. Green, .1. P. Davis, of track, basketball, and tennis One hundred lieu [Ml [Ml IM1 CARNEGIE TECH EII III Li JUNIOR CLASS-SCHOOL OF APPLIED DESIGN respectively; there are four managers—R. K. Vernon, Oliver Wilkins, K. V. Spring and M. B. Garber of football, basketball, tennis and hockey respectively. In school societies, G. G. Gruclich is president of the Radio Club, and H. F. Bremmer, holds the same office of the Tech Architectural Club. The Class is well represented in the Glee Club, by R. K. Vernon, It. W. Spring, II. K. Young, L. C. Smith, and C. C. Pribek. Alex. Sharove is the Design School Historian and also Design Editor of the Tartan. On the staff of Puppet are found the names of M. B. Garber, J. P. Davis, and R. C. Orr. Now with Henry C. Brockmann as its president, the class anticipates carrying on its good work and leaving its mark in Tech’s history. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS First Semester. M. E. Green R. C. Orr Miss Dorothy Ramsey II. F. Bremmer F. W. Kling President Vice-President 2nd Vice-President .Secretary Treasurer Second Semester. Henry C. Brockmann _C. C. Pribeck Miss Grace Lysinger II. J. Scobell L. C. Smith One hundred three ISJ rS3 LSi 1917 THISTLE EK3 OsT ----------------------------------% DESIGN SOPHOMORE OFFICERS Nelson P. Rice Samuel 0. Howe . Ralph Crosby . Mabel Beadling . _ Ralph Crosby _ Russel Willoughby . Otto M. Olsen Frank M. Higiiberger Frank W. Critchlow President Vice-President 1st Sent Vice-President 2d Sent Secretary Treasurer 1st Sent. Treasurer 2d Sctn. Historian Senator . Sergt.-al-Arms One hundred four UU DU LMJ CARMEGIE TECH EH HJ HI DESIGN PLEBES First Semester F. Cyril Smith _ Daniel Nelson B. K. Rose _ Margaret F. Davis C. E. Silling V. B. Koefed . Virginia Herd DESIGN PLEBE OFFICERS _ President . Vice-President . _ Secretary _ Treasurer Sergt.-al-Arms _ Senator . Historian Second Semester Carl V. Reid Paul F. Simpson Olivia E. Carney Margaret F. Davis C. E. Silling V. B. Koefed Virginia Herd One hundred five UJ IM1 LU 1917 THISTLE IM1 LMJ W • THE POETASTER. PLAYED IN 1603 DRAMA DEPARTMENT The Department of Dramatic Arts of the School of Applied Design was officially opened the ninth day of February, 1914. The first public jScrformancc and the dedication of the beautiful little theatre in the Design building occurred April 24, when Shakespeare’s “Two Gentlemen of Verona” was played under the direction of Donald Robertson, of Chicago, the first visiting instructor to the department. The school is conducted in a great measure in the same way as arc the other departments of the Design school. Professional attainment and excellence is the main thing. Theory does not count for much. The student learns his art or his craft, whatever you wish to call it, by continually practicing, day after day, the various things that make up a good foundation for work in the theatre. A great deal of emphasis is put on acting but not to the exclusion of other important items. The students each year are learning a great deal or at least acquiring a lot of useful information about stage management, the design and execution of stage scenery, costuming, lighting and dramatic composition. All of the teaching is done by men professionally trained to handle their particular line. Mr. Thomas W ood Stevens is the head of the school. Mr. Stevens is best known, perhaps, as a master of pageantry, but he is also a writer and an etcher of considerable distinction. As head of the school, Mr. Stevens has brought to his department a cultural leadership of the most refined type. The work of the school has been enhanced by the visits of guest-directors and among these have been Mr. B. Iden Payne of New York. Mr. Donald Robertson of Chicago, Mr. Padraic Colum of Dublin, Mrs. E. P. Sherry of Milwaukee, Mr. Douglas Ross, and Mr. William Peel of London. The school each year has raised its standard of production and of course persistently aims towards the best. The matter of staging is beginning to receive the most careful attention and great credit has of late inured to the school as a result of the fine artistry of Mr. .1. Woodman Thompson under whose direction the stage settings are designed and built. One hundred six LU LMi LIU CARNEGIE TECH imi i i im 1914 April 24, June 15, June 15, Octol er 22, Octol)cr 22, December 12, December IS, 1915 January 15, February 12, March 12, March 13, March 24, April 23, May 27, June 1, June 8, June 8, June 10, Noveinl er 1, November IS, December 10, Deccml er 14, 1916 January 21, February • February 21, April 5, April 24, June 3, Octoljcr 25, November 22 November 25, Novcmlxn’ 25, 1917 January 25, January 25, February 15, February 23, March 9, March 14, April 13, April 13, April 13, April 13, April 17, April 23, PLAYS PRODUCED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DRAMATIC ARTS Shakes|K ure s “Two Gentlemen of Verona.” Produced l� y Donald Robertson. Dancing Dolls, by Kenneth Sawyer Goodman. The Shadow of the Glen, by John M. Synge. The King's Threshold, by William Butler Yeats. Produced by Padraic Col urn. The Betrayal, by Padraic Colum. Produced by Mr. Colum. The Iphigenia in Tauris of Euripides. The Wakefield Second Shepherd’s Play. The Land of Heart’s Desire, by William Butler Yeats. The Violin Maker of Cremona, by Francais Copjjee. Neighbors, by Zona Gale. Produced by Mrs. E. P. Sherry. You Never Can Tell, by Bernard Shaw. Produced by B. Iden Payne. The Chaplet of Pan, by Thomas Wood Stevens and Wallace Rice. Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.” Produced by Douglas Ross. Glory of the Morning, by William Ellery Leonard. Shakes} eare's “As You Like It.” Produced by Douglas Ross. Tents of the AraKs. by Lord Dunsany. Creatures of Impulse, by W. S. Gilbert. Produced by Douglas Ross. The Wonder Hat. by Kenneth Sawyer Goodman and Ben Ilecht. Moliere’s “TartufTc.” Produced by Donald Rol crtson. The Elder Brother, by John Fletcher. Produced by B. Iden Payne. The Hippolytus of Euripides. The Bracelet , by Alfred Sutro. The Liars, by Henry Arthur Jones. Produced by B. Iden Payne. Spreading the News, by Lady Gregory. Henri Durot-Master Spy, by Kcnnctji Sawyer Goodman and Ben Hccht. The Dear Departed, by Stanley Houghton. Shakes|M are's “A Winter’s Tale.” Produced by B. Iden Payne. Calderon's “Life’s a Dream.” A reading, directed by William Pool. Ben Jonson’s “Poetaster.” Produced by William Poel. Moliere’s “The Doctor in Spite of Himself. Pater Nostcr. by Francais Coppee. Jean-Marie, by Andre Thenriet. The Dead Are Dead, by Harold Brighouse. Produced by B. Iden Payne. The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde. Produced by B. Iden Payne. The Might of Deirdre. by Thomas Wood Stevens. Holbein in Blaekfriars, by Thomas Wood Stevens and Kenneth Sawyer Goodman. Op-O' -Me'I'humb, by Richard Fenn and William Price. Ibsen’s “Pillars of Society.” Suppressed Desires, by Suson Glas|X ll and George Cram Cook. Strindlxirg’s “Simoon.” Food, by W. C. DcMillc. Playing with Fire, by Percival Wilde. The Weevils, by Howard F. Smith and Sara Bennett. Shakespeare’s “Richard Second. Produced by B. Iden Payne. In preparation for production in May: Pavloand Francesca, by Stephen Phillips; Atalanta in Calydon, by Algernon Swinburne; Macairc, by Robert Louis Stevenson and W. E. Henley; Deirdre, by W. B. Yeats, and Bjornson's “The Newly Married Couple. One hundred seven Ill’ll fl.’jpillllj SI4() CARNEGIE TECH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 1917 THISTLE m mi mi CARNEGIE TECH Eli HJ LM] THE SLAVONIC BALL (Annual Costume Ball of the School of Applied Design) (Sec photographs on Page 218) To one who knows and who was lucky enough to be among those present the evening of December 14, was an evening that will remain a happy school reminiscence throughout the life of memory. It was the evening of the Slavonic Ball. Advance information had been spread among the students and alumni for weeks before the date. The library was filled with eager searchers for costume designs, for the circular read: “No one will be admitted to the ball who does not appear in proper costume.” Down in the basement of Design School yards and yards of cloth were being dyed and sewed. Everywhere there was an air of mysterious preparation. The eventful evening arrived. The guests came. The music began. The Slavonic Ball was in full swing. And if you chanced to be part of il you transformed yourself soul and body into a Slavonic character for the. evening. You passed the door and found yourself in a long hall wild with music and merriment, among Russian Cossack, Prince, soldier, Hussar, Polish peasant, Roumanian noble, Austrian citizen, and their ladies. You felt the “life red” effect of the wonderful barbaric drapery and hangings, the mood of the riot of contrast coloring, the animation of the symphonic anachronism of the music of modern ragtime fitting into Slavic atmosphere. You moved out of the jolly crowds into what seemed to you a vast circular hall of blues and purples and mauves, the cool contentment of which was only broken by the flashing of gorgeous costumes as they danced past you. You were drawn as if by a magnet into a still vaster place. A fairy tent of pink it was in which not a word seemed to be spoken. Here the dancers themselves flitted past noiselessly in and out again to the wilder scene of life in the big hall. And then the poliidcnic! When the waning hours of the night faded into the early morning you found yourself resting in the banquet hall partaking of the sumptuous feast watching the folk dancers and those of the ultra modern ballet (?) as they entertained. Then you were back again, still ravishing in the color and music until you found yourself lost in its movement,—and then, you awoke to find it past. Was it a dream? Had it really happened? You tried to move. You felt so stiff; so tired! There was your authentic costume, somewhat mussed but still bright, hanging over the chair as you left it sometime after four,—or shall we say five, that morning. It was over. And now you thought of those who had done so much to make the dream of the night before a reality. Especially of Arleigh Williamson, President of the Student Body and his capable officers: Then of Howard B. Pearce who designed the decorations and Homer Ludwig who executed them; and then of Norwood Engle, Carl Reid, Helen McVcy, Nicholas Muller, Lucy Barton, Frances Kepler, J. R. Kilburn, Wallace Smith, Katherine Jones, George E. Trent, Merle Alley, Howard Smith, Theodore Yiehman, Mary Ricards, Forrest Crooks, Alex. Sharove, Kathryn Romanoff, II. Lcland Smith, B. II. Goldenson, Samuel T. Howe, G. Fred Pelikan, and Marvin Adams. To all of these belongs praise for their work in making the Slavonic Ball of 1910 the best costume ball that Design School has ever had, the ball that transformed Design School on December 14, 1916, into the “Wizard’s Hall.” One hundred nine L J L 3 L§J_____1917 THISTLE______EI3 EU Eli DESIGN FOLK LEAD A HAPPY LIFE One hundred ten IM1 LU im CARNEGIE TECH IE1 LMJ LM1 THEY'RE FREE FROM EV’RY CARE AND STRIFE One hundred eleven UL1 EJU LeU____1917 THISTLE [Ml 122 W SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCE � One hundred twelve APPLIED SCIENCE One hundred thirteen Iiy_L§3 mi 1917 THISTLE______£53 L§3 EB3 First Semester K. T. Soule _ L. H. Half. F. I. Lawsox . R. N. Jones JUNIOR CLASS OF THE CLASS OFFICIOUS, 1910-17 Second Semester . President _ G. W. Todd . Vice-President ... J. B. SllUMAKER . . . Secretary . . _ . F. I. Lawson Treasurer ... L. H. Hale STUDENT COUNCIL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES A. G. Pearce W. V. Wolfe F. I. Lawson H. T. Soule (1st San.) G. W. Todd (2nd Sent.) HISTORY OF THE JUNIOR CLASS SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCE Winter—stern in aspect, forbidding, disheartening—such was our Plebe year. Two hundred and eleven individuals, apart each from all the others, proud from their high school victories, each fully persuaded that he was the chosen of the gods—two hundred and eleven such individuals began defiantly to brave the rigors of the season. Not for long, however, very soon we began to shiver, and huddle together, and become afraid. And no wonder, for wasn’t it disheartening to be compelled to bow to those arrogant Sophomores on Field Day, even though they won from us by a few points? The Sophs One hundred fourteen SCHOOL OF APPI.IFD SCIENCE began on us and the Profs tried to finish it! Some set their jaws and remained—others departed for places where the weather was milder. Those of us who remained experienced, on Qualification Day, a joy at discarding those emblems of insignificance—Plebc Caps—which more than repaid us for the trials suffered during the bleakness of the winter. At last Spring came, our Sophomore year. Now the sky was not always black; a little color crept into life. As we gathered together we became stronger, strong enough to make the new Plebes bow down to us on Field Day, even as we had been compelled to do only a year before. The warmth of the season brought fresh vigor and confidence, and we romped gaily away with the cake at the Science Stag. And then, like a warm summer day, came our Sophomore banquet, the turning point of our career. Summer is with us now, fulfilling the fair promise of the Spring. Confidence is fully returned, and we displayed our new joyousness, as well as our dress suit, before our favorite damsel at the Junior Prom—the “best Prom ever,” all agreed. Signs of a mellow Fall for our Senior year are already before us; but whatever it may be our fate to encounter, we know that the experiences we have been through, and the tie among us which has been the result of those experiences, will bear us safely through. One hundred fifteen LILi UP LIU_____1917 THISTLE [Ml LU Ol SOPHOMORE CLASS OF THE CLASS OFFICERS, First Semester Earle A. Butts ......... President Charles D. Mills . Vice-President Paul H. Armor __________ Secretary Myron C. Kinder ________ . Treasurer One hundred sixteen 113 m L13 CARNEGIE TECH EU Lfi] LS3 SCHOOL OF APPLIF-D SCIENCE CLASS OFFICERS, Second Semester Paul II. Armor Earle A. Butts IIenry II. Blau Charles 0. lloban President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer One hundred seventeen IS1 im [Ml 1917 THISTLE IM1 LMJ EMJ PI.EDGE CLASS OF THE CLASS OFFICERS, First Semester V. H. Collins Jas. H. Kindelbergek James H. Coffin, Jr. Theodore F. Karr President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer One hundred eighteen PU LU LU CARNEGIE TECH Hi lU Li] SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCE CLASS OFFICERS, Second Semester President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Jas. H. Kindelberger Jas. F. Gifpin, Jr. Nelson E. Carr Theodore F. Karr - One hundred nineteen UL1 LMJ LMJ____1917 THISTLE______LM3 LU W MACHINERY HALL AND SCHOOL OF APPLIED INDUSTRIES BUILDING One hundred twenty 1 WM. ROBERT..SHULGOi-O 1 mm m .... m f One hundred twenty-one IB1 LIU LjjJ 1917 THISTLE [Ml LU LM1 INDUSTRIES MIDDLE (’LASS OFFICERS Paul L. A. Keiser David R. Stamy Carl F. Seidel Louis V. Yeager _ Howard B. Gerber ) Felix G. Rogers ) A. J. Baird Carl F. Seidel ... A. J. Baird President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer A thletic Representative Clubroom Committee Student Senate Organizations Thistle Representative One hundred twenty-two LU tli If] CARNEGIE TECH LSJ LZJ LS3 INDUSTRIES PLEBE OFFICERS CLASS Robert W. Seidel _ Lewis N. Mansfield Ralph D. Bixler . Ward C. Lyons . Thomas Berry President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer A thletic Representative Student Orga n izations One hundred twenty-three IM1 LJU LU 1917 THISTLE LMi IM1 IM1 INDUSTRIAL TEACHER’S COURSE OFFICERS Frank A. Finlay Harry C. Zeiifuss J. T. Erwin, Jr. _ Clay H. Wilmot ______ President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer Librarian One hundred twenty-four CARNEGIE TECH BAIRD KOCIS HANDELSMAN URBIN SPECIAL PLUMBERS Charles C. Baird, Ellwood City Charley says he would l e a world-beater in running if he only had some good coaching. But when it comes to substituting zinc for tin in wiping solder Charley is right there. We have to hand it to our Charles for the knowledge he obtained in one day. Hellearned how to charge electric batteries in that time where it took an ordinary student three or four] years. William .1. Handklsman, Braddock Braddock is well re|)rcscntcd in C. I. 'I'. Bill hails from Braddock. The name “Braddock'Bill” tells a long story in a few words. Braddock Bill is out for the track team, although from the records made in early morning attendance at classes, he never will worry the track. Bill is to be a plumber and of course knows he must have s| ecd, therefore the running practice. Steven F. Ivocis, Mt. Carmel If you want to get Steve’s goat, just try to tell him something about plumbing or how to do the work. He is in the best humor when he has somelxxly working with him that is as good as he is—not. He has had many years of experience at the plumbing trade, but he enjoys l eing foreman at the Wells Fargo Express Co. in his spare moments. Thomas F. Urbin, Mt. Carmel Tom is our heavy man. Whenever there is some very accurate work to be done Tom is always the man that is called on. He enjoys working math practice problems most of all. He is naturally mechanically inclined, but he is a great singer as well. We suppose he did not go out for the Glee Club, because he did not want to spoil three other fellows chances, for his friends say he can sing as well as any three. He is small of stature but big of heart and head. One hundred twenty-five UU LU DU 1917 THISTLE Lj3 F61 F11 “DAD” WHYTE John A .Whyte, known to all Tech students as “Dad,” was bom in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1818. He served a seven-year apprenticeship as machinist with Handiside Sc Henderson, Anchor Line shops, in that city. He came to America through Canada and arrived in Pittsburgh in 1872. For several years he worked in the machine shop of the Ilemphill-Mackintosh Company. Later he was employed in Braddock and Homestead for about four years. Then “Dad” went to the Moorhead Machine Company to serve in the capacity of foreman of one of the machine shops. He remained there about ten years. His next move was to the Jones cV: Laughlin blast furnace plant at Second avenue, which was in his charge for three years. After that lie was put in general charge of the boilers and pumps of the Lackawanna Coal Coke Company at Wehrum. Indiana County, where he stayed for four years. In 1906, “Dad” came to the Carnegie Technical Schools (as they were then called) to assist in the work in the machine shop. His duties in charge of the tool room include the checking in and out of tools and supplies, and a vast and welcome amount of help in the way of selection and advice as to use. He always wears a smile and his corner of the room is an oasis of sunshine on the gloomiest days. He is always ready to help the students and never seems to know a blue hour. As a result, every student who has come in contact with him thinks of him as a real friend, and carries away a memory of cheerful, kindly interest that is a real help in later work out in the less sympathetic world. One hundred Ixventy-si.v wmmm C.IT. NIGHT One hundred twenty-seven NIGHT DESIGN STUDENTS OFFICERS R. D. Steele Karl Weber H. Westerman R. H. Anderson R. M. Rittasb H. R. Jones W. T. Ammerman W. H. Eason Paul Klingensmith President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer Senate Board of Control Thistle Board Student Activities One hundred twenty-eight FOURTH YEAR NIGHT SCIENCE OFFICERS George L. Morgan........................President Julius Foster.........................Vice-President Harry V. Guen'iklr......................Secretary and Treasurer One hundred twenty-nine USA IM mi_______1917 THISTLE E I3 LMJ UO THIRD YEAR NIGHT SCIENCE OFFICERS F. H. Miller A. J. LaBail . W. I. Dkrmitt President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer One hundred thirty LU LU LU_________CARNEGIE TECH EM] IE1 EU SECOND YEAH NIGHT SCIENCE OFFICERS Earle Harrison _____ . President Stanley Kaczowski _____ Vice-President H. D. Horst _ _ _ _ Secretary and Treasurer FIRST YEAH NIGHT SCIENCE OFFICERS J. L. Kilroy Henry Hag el Hugh Cunningham Ahe Cohen President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer One hundred thirty-one im im im 1917 thistle imi im m THIRD YEAR NIGHT INDUSTRIES SECOND YEAR NIGHT INDUSTRIES One hundred thirty-two UU LMJ LMi_______CARNEGIE TECH Eli EfflJ W FIRST YEAR NIGHT INDUSTRIES One hundred thirty-three � JOHN LEDRU STIFTLEIV In Memoriam -S.S.Seitz-R. A. Shorter. Pierre Paulin Jam.es PAYNE Irene Wasmund Joel Specic, GASpackjhan One hundred thirty-four 0:ic hundred thirty-five im mi imi 1917 THISTLE MARGARET MORRISON ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Helen Anderson Katherine Dermitt _ MakgueriteSpilman Leonora Honeciier _ Edna Stoebener Eliza Dickey NIA RQuERITE M ENGES EVENTS FOR THE YEAR October 27, 191G Skating Party for the benefit of the Alumni Scholarship Fund was held at the Du-quesne Garden and proved a most successful and agreeable way of making money. November 25, 1910 Tea, 2:30 P. M., Faculty Parlors, M. M..C. S. Hostess, Leonora Honcckcr. Aids— Eleanor Law, Margaret Harrison, Alice Marshall, Ruth Welty, Mary Ride. January 13, 1917 Tea, 2:30 P.M., Faculty Parlors, M. M. C. S. Hostess, Marguerite Menges. Aids Golda McClelland, Dorothy Scott, Eliza Dickey, Sara Williams. March 30, 1917. Annual Dance, Recreation Hall, M. M. C. S. Chairman, Lydia Bates. April 21, 1917 Tea 2:30 P. M., Faculty Parlors, M. M. C. S. Hostess, Katherine Dermitt. Aids— Edna Stoebener, Mamie Hawkings, Jennie Long, Helen Stewart, Mary Wright. Commencement Day Business meeting, 3:30 P. M., Assembly Hall. Reception to graduates 4:30 P. M., Faculty Parlors. Hostess, Helen Anderson. Aids—Elizabeth Sheets Gaston, Madeline Moore, Edith Anderson, Charlotte Rutherford Holliday, Elizabeth Yeagle, Florence Hull, Marion Pichel. _ President Vice-President _ Secretary Treasurer Representatives One hundred tliirty-six LM3 W IE1 CARNEGIE TECH HJ LU LU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOOLS OK APPLIED SCIENCE AND APPLIED DESIGN OFFICERS J. W. Dougherty, Tl, President Ralph Ehrenfeld, MO, Second Vice-President W. H. Rieger, ’08, First Vice-President H. .). McCorkle, Ml, Secretary-Treasurer Board of Governors E. II. Boots, M2 M. R. Walton, 09 Edw. Crump, Mo F. IL Cogswell, M2 E. E. Duff, M3 E. S. Rauh, Mo Representatives to Athletic Board of Control A. J. Colmery, ’09 D. W. Waite, M3 Representatives to Student Activities Board J. B. Sprague, ’09 W. H. Kirchenbower, M5 As is ever true of the development of organizations at. Carnegie Tech, the Alumni Association of the School of Applied Science and Applied Design has been making rapid progress since the last issue of the Thistle. It is difficult to recall the many activities in which the Association has been interested, but there are a few which stand out prominently above all others and which have contributed year by year to the interest taken by the Alumni in the institution. For several years it has been the custom of the Association to invite the Seniors to the annual banquet in June. This has been a most effective way of giving the youngest graduates an introduction to the Alumni Association. It immediately establishes in their minds the importance of affiliating with the Association and supporting its activities in every possible way. As usual, the George H. Smith Scholarship of $100 was awarded to a member of the Junior Class. This year the award was made to Mr. R. E. Vernon, a Junior in the Department of Architecture. The C. I. T. Alumnus has been published quarterly during the school year. An earnest effort is being made to locate men who attended Tech for at least one year but did not graduate. The purpose of the campaign is to interest them in affiliating with the Alumni Association as Associate Members. Reunions of the classes of 1909 and 1913 are scheduled for June and members of these classes are anticipating a royal good time. The experiences of undergraduate days will be lived over again in the brief space of a week and many friendships renewed. As the school year draws to a close the prospects for a better organized Alumni body are most promising. The graduates have responded most nobly to the support of the Association during the past year and t here is every reason to believe that during the coming year interest in the Institution and Alumni affaire will reach greater heights than ever known before. The Class of 1917 will have an opportunity to express its love for its Alma Mater in terms of service after Commencement in June. One hundred thirty-seven EH III EM 1917 THISTLE lu mi imi APPLIED INDUSTRIES ALUMNI ASSOCIATION W. C. Piper, ’ll J. C. Erwin, T2 B. A. Lutton T2 J. W. Nunge, T2 Secretary I reasurer President Vice-President Board of Governors M. (I. Sander, ’ll. Chairman L. Haas, ’ll •J. A. Stein, 15 M. L. Haas, ’09 (J. R. Wagner, ’l l J. F. Math ay TO W. P. Braun, TO W. II. Hitts, T2 10. II. Hamilton, T3 During the past year the Association has developed a firmer business working basis. Social affairs have been neglected in order that more time might be spent in developing a and student body. The annual banquet held during Commencement Week, last June, at the Fori Pitt Hotel, proved a fitting close for the old and opening of the new year’s work. Ex-President M. L. Hass was Toastmaster of the evening, introducing as speakers- Director Ham-erschlag. Dean Connelley, and the officers and individual members of the Association. The regular business session followed the banquet, the? installation of the new officers, action on by-laws to the Constitution and the organization of a membership campaign being the important matters considered. The quarterly meetings have been better attended than in previous years and present indications are that this is to be a most successful season. Nominations for 1917-18 officers have been handled by a committee in a most competent way. Ballots will be mailed to all members in good standing, who are expected to cast their votes for their candidates, said ballots to be returned to an election committee which will count them and report the results to the Board of Governors. This is an experiment on the part of the Association and it is hoped it will prove satisfactory, as it gives every man, no matter whether local or out-of-town, an opportunity to express his preference. Summing up, this year can be looked upon as one in which great strides have been made in tin Association’s history, and hope is entertained that when the work is closed at the annual banquet this year, the new graduates will enter the organization with a feeling for work. The work of the Association is to promote an interest in Tech and every man is asked to assist by supporting his Alma Mater, through his only means after graduation: the Alumni. One hundred thirty-eight LZ3 ESJ LSJ CARNEGIE TECH LU LU Hi FEDERATION OF ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS For some time there has been a feeling among the graduates that there is need of an organization which will have jurisdiction over questions pertaining to the Alumni body at large. The activities in which tlx Alumni body is engaged cover such a broad field and bring up so many questions calling for an expression of opinion by all the graduates that it seems only wise and proper to form a board or council which will express or interpret the opinions of the Alumni on these matters. The immediate problems confronting the individual boards which call for concerted action are the publication of theC. I. T. Alumnus and the organization of the (Mans. The Alumnus in order to be most effective should be representative of the institution in that it includes the news of all four schools and their graduates. Undoubtedly the best scheme of organization for handling this publication would be a board familiar with the traditions, interests and activities of all schools; the policy adopted by such a board would best express the ideals and purpose of the graduates. The problem of (Man organization is constantly coming up with respect to including in its membership the graduates of the four schools. These groups were first organized by the graduates of the Schools of Applied Science and Applied Design, but as the Alumni body has been increasing by two hundred each year and more graduates from each school are concentrating in the larger centers of population, it seems desirable to include all of them under the one group, Carnegie Tech (Man. Moreover, as many of the Alumni have aptly put it, “Carnegie Tech is Tech to us when we get away from Pittsburgh and not the individual schools.” Other questions of great importance in Alumni work will arise from time to time and call for expressions of opinion by an organization which speaks authoritatively for all the graduates. MMie organization of this body will have to be carefully thought through and even' attention given the smallest detail. It is not the purpose to create a General Alumni Association with one set of officers to control the activities of all graduates, but to form a federation which will be more or less than a council to speak on questions which affect the Alumni body at large. One hundred thirty-nine f a 1 r§7 IMl 1917 THISTLE______fgl Fa] F§7 MOftntkA NC TH DAKOTA somt-jfi KCfTA WYCMiNG pes«£W£ j iainois KANSAS 1 MI5S0 U i ' KUXTOZKY RSSCfGN CHINA $ CUBA I DENMARK I OKLAHOMA wwjwes ARKANSAS SCABOU ALA£AM. PANAMA J-SWEDEN I UNKNOWN 9 Geographical Distribution op Alumni Carnegie Institute of Technology Revised to March,I9I7 4001 CARNEGIE TECH CLANS A movement has been initiated by the Alumni Associations to organize the graduates of Tech who reside in the larger cities into ‘‘Carnegie Tech Clans,” for the purpose of promoting social activities among the Alumni, and supporting the best interests of our Alma Mater. As a result, organizations have been formed in many cities, and are proving most effective. On the occasion of the festival given at Memorial Hall on Mr. Carnegie’s birthday, telegrams were received from several of these organizations, which brought home to the gathering a splendid feeling of unity. The spirit of these messages was excellent, and it is not amiss to quote them in full. “PHILADELPHIA, Pa. The Clan Carnegie of Philadelphia sends greetings to the Home Clan, Director Ilamer-sehlag, Faculty and Students. Our hearts are in the work. T. Wasson.” “Camp Stewart, El Paso, Texas. The Border Clan joins you in celebrating the eighty-first birthday of the Founder of our grand Institution, Carnegie. May he live to enjoy many more Happy Birthdays and see many successful years for Carnegie Tech. Samuel J. Taylor.” One hundred forty yy LMJ LM3 CARNEGIE TECH mi mi mi “Detroit, Mich. Carnegie's loyal friends in Detroit extend to their parent body kindest greetings. We hope we may celebrate many more Happy Birthdays of our patron. H. A. XEEL.” “Youngstown, Ohio. (heelings to Tech on Founder’s Birthday from Youngstown Clan. May “Uncle Andy” and Tech celebrate many together. C. B. Kline.” “Chicago, III. Chicago Clan send greetings with liest wishes for enjoyable evening. Carnegie Tech Clan of Chicago.” DIRECTORY OF CLANS Akron, Ohio J. C. Sawders,'16 Science, President, address care of Colony Club, E. Market St. A. C. Sprague, T6 Science, Secretary, address The Chelsea Club, Perkins Prospect St. Chicago, 111. W. F. McCaughey, '10 Design, Representative, address .5714 Kimbark Ave. Cleveland, Ohio M. G. Kingsley, ’12 Design, Representative, address 141.5 Lakewood Ave. Detroit, Mich. H. A. Neel, 10 Science, President, address 497 Montclair Ave. Erie, Pa. F. (’. Ziesenheim, ’1.5 Science, Representative, address 308 West Tenth St. Mahoning and Shenango Valley J. K. Lamorce,’12 Science, address 715 Carlisle St., New Castle, Pa., President. J. W. Jones, TO Science, Secretary, address 17 Pasadena Ave., Youngstown. New York City E. B. Sturges TO Science, President, address 409 Custom House. P. N. Bossart, TO Science, Secretary, address 2040 Fifth Ave. Philadelphia, Pa. L. E. Exline, ’09 Science, President, address 213 47th St. Pittsburgh, Pa. J. C. Hobbs, TO Science, President, address care of Duqucsne Light Co. J. R. Gearhart, T3 Science, Secretary, care of C. I. T. Buffalo, N. Y. W. W. Stein, TO Science, Representative, address 828 Willow St., Niagara Falls, N. Y. One hundred forty-one UU L1L3 LiU____1917 THISTLE LU LUJ EIU Edward Albert Pbste (Son of E.RPcste io) BcttyBieler . (Hcr'Pa is O.Biele.r 09) • . rviwwV i • (4g inont'h ’ ©la.) ojfccifjws or xx jf .££.? azxrz. GnurtvoLD One hundred forty-two CARNEGIE TECH THE C. I. T. ALUMNUS The history of tin (’.I. T. Alumnus is interesting in that it had its beginnings in one of the Alumni Associations of the institution. Four years ago this paper started as an eight-page publication issued by the Alumni Association of the Schools of Applied Science and Applied Design and after continuing for a year on this basis the board conceived the plan of enlarging the scope of the paper and invited the co-operation of the other Alumni Associations in editing a paper which would be representative of the entire institution. In the school year 1914-15 this plan was given a trial. It was so successful and met with such enthusiasm by the Alumni at large that no other scheme of organization has been considered. This year the magazine has been published as a quarterly and contained articles and news items of real live interest to all Tech men. The first issue appeared in November and contained an article on Plattsburg and the Naval Cruise, wiittcn by a member of the faculty and a graduate; also a report on Carnegie day, which was observed bv a festival in Memorial Hall, to which the trustees, faculty, Alumni and seniors were invited. In the proper column appeared items of interest regarding the Alumni and their doings. The February number included a report on the first general assembly of tin student body on Alumni Day, ihe Slavonic Bali, Athletics and Clan news, in addition to the “personal notes column. The remaining issues are scheduled for appearance in April and June respectively and will chronicle the work of the Alumni at home and abroad, with the usual articles on campus activities. It is hoped that through the columns of the Alumnus discussion may be stimulated among the Alumni on topics which are real issues at many institutions, such as intramural athletics, the problem of the paid coach, student housing, and fraternities. The Alumni are invited to send articles to the Board of Publication discussing these questions and may rest assured that every consideration will be given their suggestions. Should interest in the publication continue to grow as rapidly in the next year or two as it has in the last twelve months, there is no doubt but that the paper can be made a monthly publication and so servo a more useful purpose in Alumni circles. One hundred forty-three im mi mi iq 17 thistle imi mi mi THE McCINLEY FLAG POLE TAKES A RIDE AND SETTLES DOWN IN A NEW HOME MOVING DAY ON THE TECH CAMPUS March 10. 1017 One hundred forty-four ATHLETICS ' ( UB L8J LMJ CARNEGIE TECH THIS IS RED MERRILL. OUR CHEER LEADER “HIT IT. BOYS!” One hundred forty-five im imi lu 1917 THISTLE [U LU HJ REVIEW OF ATHLETICS AT CARNEGIE TECH The athletic situation at Carnegie Tech last year assumed a rather serious aspect. With the growth of the Schools and the Alumni Associations there came a demand for better athletic teams. The solution to this problem was thought to be in securing coaches who would be in touch with the different teams at all times instead of just an hour or two each day, but owing to the finances of the Athletic Association it was impossible to procure men who would give their entire time to coaching. The system of part-time coaching in vogue last year was so unsuccessful that a change became imperative. This does not pertain to football, which as everyone knows has been highly successful. Mr. Steffen in three years has developed a team that can give a good account of itself against the strongest elevens. This is proven in the fact that nearly all tin large eastern Institutions have been negotiating with Tech for games during the season of 1917. This year the Athletic Association was fortunate enough to induce Mr. McCulloch to coach basketball and baseball and Mr. Eyman to coach the track team. The results so far have been very satisfactory and show the wisdom of such a step. The baseball season of 1910 was rather disastrous. The team won four games and lost ten. In the beginning the coach faced a very perplexing problem in that all the material with the exception of three men was new and most of the new material had very little experience. Then t he team did not get the support from the student body it really deserved, and consequently lost interest in the practices. The Coach was employed elsewhere and coached only as a side issue. These facts together with misfortunes in the form of illness and injuries all retarded the development of the team but the season although not successful had its advantages in that it gave the new coach experienced men as a nucleus for the team of 1917. The football season of 1910 was the most successful season in the history of athletics at Carnegie Tech. The team played a very hard schedule of seven games winning four and losing three. The first game of the season, which was with Yale, was approached with a great deal of anxiety, but the team played so well that Yale was held to a very low score, and after the game was heartily congratulated by both the coach and the captain of the Yale team. The next three games were Tech victories and then Cornell was played. Cornell won the game but only after the hardest kind of playing for Tech fought hard every minute of the game. The next game was a Tech victory and the Saturday following this the team rested in preparation for the last game of the season with Pitt. To describe this game would require so much space that I will not attempt it. Pitt was conceded by almost every critic to be Intercollegiate champions and their goal line had not been crossed One hundred forty-six LSL3 LiU LS3_________________CARNEGIE TECH__________ffl til tii by uny team on their home grounds. Tech crossed it once and had a very good chance of crossing it again when the traditional hard luck asserted itself and the chance was gone. However Tech clearly outplayed their heavier and more famous opponents in fully three quarters of the game and not once in the second half was Tech’s goal line in danger. This game was a fitting climax to a successful season and both coach and players deserve the everlasting gratitude of every loyal Tech man. The 1910-17 basketball season marked the beginning of the new coaching system. Two of the 1915-16 varsity team remained and with these men as a nucleus coach McCulloch had to develop a team to face a very hard schedule. The team played fourteen games winning seven and losing seven, but each game lost was lost only after the fiercest kind of playing. On the Eastern trip of four games the team won two and lost two, this being the most successful trip ever taken by a Tech basketball team. There was a marked improvement in every game played and too much credit cannot be given the coach and the players for their efforts; and if the basketball season is any criterion the new coaching system is going to be even more successful than was predicted. The track team of 1910 met with varying success. The coach, than whom there is no better, was greatly handicapped by lack of material, and sickness and injuries. However both coach and team worked hard and deserved to meet with better success, but the new material got valuable experience for the hard season of 1917. There have been no meets so far for this years team and it is as yet an unknown quantity, but there arc a large number of candidates and the coach will have a difficult problem in picking his team for the different meets. William L. Marks. One hundred forty-seven WEARERS °fi ie “C One hundred forty-eight mi im CARNEGIE TECH EU LU ISJ WEARERS OF THE “C” FOOTBALL, 191G H. I'l. Hcllstroin, '17, Captain T. E. Orr, T7. Manager G. 10. Finlay, T8 F. E. Altdoerffcr, T8 P. P. Marshall, T8 .1. E. Kesner, T7 B. R. Wright, ’20 •J. L. Grady, ’20 S. Williams, T9 W. C. Lyons, T9 A. Brunwasser, T9 C. T. Fletcher, T7 F. E. Bollinger, T8 E. F. Kelly, T8 F. C. Young, T8 H. F. Gibson, T7 E. A. Earley, ’20 J. S. McFeaters, T8 t BASEBALL, 1910 G. I). Lain, TO, Captain W. R. Walker, '17, Manager M. E. Molner, T9 H. C. Zchfuss, T7 A. S. Hines, TO L. V. Yeager, TS R. J. Wean, T7 G. IL Gano, T8 J. M. Dougherty, T8 H. W. Smith, T9 TRACK, 1916 O. O. Ricser, ' 1( , Captain W. F. Schwerin, TO, Manager F. L. Lawson, T8 M. C. Adams, T8 A. .1. Walker, T7 J. M. Moore, TO M. J. Smith, 19 H. F. Bremmer, T8 C. 10. Ilemmann, T7 E. S. Haul), T9 G. Eller ton, T9 BASKETBALL, 1917 M. E. Green, T.8, Captain Oliver Wilkins, T7, Manager Edward. M. Gretzler, T9 David Ii. Abrams, George 10. Finlay, T9 Roy D. Foxon, ’20 T8 Abe Levy;’20 TENNIS, 1910 J. P. Davis, TS, Captain P. W. Emmel, T7, Manager J. 1). Beatty, T9 J. F. Meredith, T9 M. Murphy, T6 One hundred forty-nine mi mi mi 1917 thistle_______mi mi tsi Brcmmrr Waite Singleton Colmcry Finlay Baker McCulloch Ammerman Eaton Gearhart Miller AT 11LETIC ASSOC' I ATI( )N J. II. McCulloch Supervisor J. R. Gearhart Graduate Manager HOARD OF CONTROL OFFICERS C. L. Eaton _ President J. M. Miller Vice-President C. A. Colmery : Secretary Edward Baker ... - Treasurer UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERS L. II. Singleton V. T. Ammerman F. A. Finlay Harry F. Bremmcr ALUMNI MEMBERS C. A. Colmery, A. S. D. W. Waite, A. D. W. M. Ball, A. I. All athletic contests are under the control of the Athletic Association, the governing body of which is the Board of Cont rol. The Board of Control is composed of one representative from each of the day schools, one from each of the night schools, one from each Alimni Association, the graduate manager, treasurer and supervisor of athletics. All members of the Board are elected by their bodies and serve for a term of two years, except the treasurer. The member must be either a Junior, Middle, or Third Year Teacher. C. L. Eaton J. M. Miller One hundred fifty FOOTBALL Cne hundred fifty-one EU [g] Hi 1917 THISTLE_____EM3 M3 - £13 REVIEW OF THE SEASON The football season of 1910 for Carnegie Tech was different. from any other in its history because of the departure in the policy of the schedule. Heretofore our opponents were picked from the local colleges in the Western Pennsylvania district and aside from Pitt no teams of national prominence were played A schedule containing the names of Yale, Cornell, and Pittsburgh to be met in one season was an innovation and not a few believed it was an impossible task. Defeats were suffered at the hands of these teams but nevertheless we were honored even in defeat. Particularly the Pitt and Cornell games, in which the scores 14 to ( and 15 to 7, respectively, were against us, the glory of the games went to our boys. The season was peculiar in that the games lost arc the bright spots in the record, while the games won will be remembered with but a passing interest. After the Yale game at the opening of the season four games were won from old rivals but they failed to produce any excitement to speak of and the season rather dragged along during those four weeks. PS’ Preparation for t he Yale game was made at Camp Louise Carnegie and great progress seemed to have been made during the two weeks stay at the camp. On our return to Pittsburgh for the opening of school and the final two weeks before the game we met a series of reverses and between injuries and flunks we entered the Yale game unready and unprepared for a real game. In the face of these things we were lucky and satisfied to lose by 25 to 0, and the score does not indicate how well our boys played. Costly fumbles made it possible for Yale to score two of the four touchdowns and eliminated our chances whenever close to their goal. Cornell was met on November 4 and the crowd of loyal rooters who journeyed to Ithaca were well rewarded for their trip. The game was played in a drizzling rain and was full of thrills. We were unable to stop successfully their powerful team and they likewise found great difficulty in stopping us. The teams seesawed back and forth up and down the field; first they were threatening our goal and within a few minutes we would have worked the ball back and would be threatening theirs. It was only in the last few minutes of the game that we were beaten as there was but two minutes left to play when they scored their last touchdown. The Pitt game on November 18 was the important game • Nig” Fini«y. Age 22 wt. i7o of the season and while no one expected a victory we all ex- Conch Steffen One hundred fifty-lwo LE3 [U ra CARNEGIE TECH EU W IM1 pected to see the old Tech spirit arise to the occasion and make things interesting; and it surely did, as will be vouched for by every spectator whether he be a Tech adherent or a rooter for Pitt. Our team went on the field greatly outclassed, so far as newspaper reputation goes, but the Tech men were not to be frightened by mere reputation and they went on the field and fought with all the grit and courage that eleven men could gather together and just missed spoiling the record of the greatest team Pitt has ever had. Five of the regulars, namely Captain Hellstrom, Kcsner, AltdoerfTer, Fletcher and Gibson, closed their football careers at the Pitt game and every Tech man regrets the loss of these men. We lose the grit and fortitude and five manly men whom we honor and respect for service rendered “Dear Old Tech.” A happy season hath closed and with it departs a man of men, worshipped and admired by his fellows and honored and loved by his coach, who in poetry and prose or whatever the reader may call it writes of him: “SUNNY” The State of Pennsy should be mighty glad, That she mothers more things that arc good than are bad. She’s proud of her oil wells, her colleges and then She’s much prouder still of one of her men. Sunny Kcsner was born there in Eighteen Ninety-Four And of friends and admirers no man hath more. A wonder at football and more wonderful a man, We must try to forget him if forget him we can. Soon we must lose him, so all of us, then Give him our blessing and much of our love And trust that the light which comes from above Will shine upon him and his children and wife Enduring, resplendent, throughout all his life. So adios, Sunny, till we meet in joy, Here’s Godspeed to you, you bully old boy. Sunny” Kcsner, Age 23 Wt. 152 RECORD OF GAMES Walter P. Steffen. Date. Opponents. Tech. Opponents. Place. September 30 Yale 0 25 New Haven, Conn. October 7 Bethany 31 7 At home October 14 Grove City 08 0 At home October 21 Allegheny 27 0 At home October 28 Thiel 59 0 At home November 4 Cornell 7 15 Ithaca, N. Y. November 18 Pitt 0 14 Forbes Field 198 01 One hundred fifly-Ihrcc iMl UU ml______1917 THISTLE IM1 M1 IM1 F()()TB ALL—THE TEAM OF 1.916 OFFICERS H. E. Hellstrom, 17 A. S Captain Thomas E. Our, ’17 A. S. . Manager Robert E. Vernon, ’18. A. I). Assistant Manager Walter P. Steffen Head Coach Dr. William L. VIarks Assistant Coach PERSONNEL Herbert E. Hellstrom, 17, A. S. Center George E. Finlay, ’18, A. I. Right Halfback Frank E. Altcloerffer, ’17, A. I). Fullback Philip P. Marshall, T8, A. S. Left Halfback James E. Kesner, ’17, A. S. . Quarterback Bruce 11. Wright, ’20, A. S. End John L. Grady, ’19, A. I. Tackle Ward C. Lyons, 18, A. I. Guard Clarence T. Fletcher, 17, A. S. Guard Edward F. Kelley, ’18, A. D. Guard Horace F. Gibson, 47, A. S. End John S. McFeaters, ’18, A. S. _ Tackle Sylvester Williams, ’19, A. S. Sub-End Alexander Brumvasser, ’19, A. S. . Sub-Fullback Frank E. Bollinger, ’18, A. I. . Sub-Halfback Frank C. Young, ’18, A. I. Sub-( ’enter Edwin A. Earley, ’20, A. I). Sub-Fullback One hundred fifty-four [S3 DjU Fen CARNEGIE TECH VARSITY FOOTBALL MEN, 1910 Herbert E. Hellstrom, Captain To “Whitey” goes the honor of having captained the best team which ever represented the Plaid, and he did that in a manner that indicated the traditional qualities of a Tech leader. At the time the battle seemed most discouraging his hearty slap on the back of his men brought the team back fighting at its best. “Whitey” covered himself with glory during his fourth and last year at the center position; quick at diagnosing the opponents’ play, he was always at the right place to smash the interference or to get the man. On the offensive, he was through time after time picking off the secondary defence, or getting down under punts. In the Pitt game lie played the best game of his career, and the Pittsburghers who saw that game were not satisfied with the All-American selections. James E. Kesnkr The most brilliant football player and field general Tech has ever produced, and as Wallie says, “He was a gentleman in whom I placed an absolute trust.” Our “Sunny” has the distinction of being the only Tech athlete ever mentioned by New York football critics as a possibility for All-American honors. On t he offensive he gained ground against every team that Tech faced—no one of them could hold him—and that is speaking well for his ability since teams of the caliber of Yale were met. That is not the only distinction “Sunny” possesses, he was the player whose generalship placed the ball within striking distance of Pitt’s goal, and he was the man responsible for throwing the pass that scored Tech’s only touchdown against Pitt in football. It hardly seems possible that he will never again represent Tech on the football field, however his memory will never fade. “Sunny,” we’re with you. Frank E. Altdokkkkk “Salt” has the distinction of being the most unlucky man on the squad; prevented from even making the Yale trip by an abscess on his arm, caused by our “concrete” field—we all know how sorely he was needed on that day—he suffered another injury in the Grove City, contest, his first game,whence rendered him unable to go the full time. Those fort unate few who made this trip saw the game “Salt” is capable of playing. Everything he tried the line he gained; he gave wonderful interference on the offense and played up to his usual fierce standard in his position in the secondary defense. Still pursued by his “jinx” in the Pitt game, he sustained a fracture of Salt Altdocrffcr Arc 26. Wt. 171 4 I J Bruce Wright Age 19. Wt. 173 One hundred fifty-five UU LU LU 1917 THISTLE LI3 UJ EU two vertebrae in the spinal column, early in the struggle; he almost gave his life for the love of his Alma Mater. Clarence T. Fletcher “Sailor Fletch,” or “Pop, as he is sometime known, is another of those valiant men who for four years gave Carnegie his best on the gridiron, lie was not a brilliant player, sometimes slow, but nevertheless he was a man in whom the Coach placed a world of confidence; when “Fletch was in the game things were going well. The new material gave him a hard fight for his position, but Clarence—isn’t that a fine name for a football player?—proved more dependable. A man who charged low and hard, who was in the game every minute—the position of Fletcher will be hard to fill. Horace F. Cibson During the spring practice of 1915, there appeared on the field a man who at first appearance did not seem to have the makeup of a football player, but it was not long until the coach recognized the ability of “Gibby.” He developed rapidly and won his letter t he next fall. “Gibby” was a veritable stonewall at end; there is many a backficld man who has shuddered when hit by his savage attack. He wound up his college football career by playing a wonderful game against Pitt. He alone was an important factor in demoralizing Pitt’s attack—their much talked of interference could not box “Gibby.” Gloom pervades the campus, as he departs for the Halls of Fame. Tom Orr, Manager Season of 1916 George E. Finlay To “Nig,” always “talking it up” to the players on the field, goes no small share of the season’s glory. Having an ideal build for football and the right weight, he was ever dangerous to the opponent on end runs, through the line, in an open field, or even as a punter. In the defense he had equal strength; his “long suit” was analyzing and breaking up forward passes. Pop Fletcher Age 24. Wt. 173 Cibxon Gibby” Age 21. Wt. 174 One hundred fifty-six E13 W LU CARNEGIE TECH lu uu mi Mac McFcalers Age 21 Wt. 183 Phil P. Marshall Age 21 Wt. 158 Last year “Nig” at times would lose his head, but this year he always held himself under his thumb. George has been elected to lead next year's team, having been the logical contender for the position, so we can well be assured of having a bet ter team than this year—if such is possible. J. S. McFeatkks “Feet” has the reputation of being the ‘‘kid’’ of the squad, the worry of the coach, never satisfied, always “crabbing” about something real or imaginery, but with all these handicaps he was a grand tackle. “Mac” played most of his game with his head. He paid the penalty, however, for not studying for his re-exams during the summer by being ruled out. of the Yale game—the one game in which he was most needed. He developed into quite a ladies’ man on the Cornell trip. He was known to the Ithaca press as Mc-Feathers, but his opponent found out differently. He did much in smearing Pitt’s plays. Philip P. Marshall Quiet and unassuming “Phil” is a gentleman on t he field and ofi . He believes in acting what he thinks and not in talking about it. “Phil” possesses that rare ability of being of a wonderful open field runner. Every person who saw his miraculous run for a touchdown at Ithaca, could not see how he could do it; it seemed as if he would be tackled at every step. Phil” —out of the Yale game on account of scholarship—played his best against Cornell. He was everywhere on the defense; many times he would make a tackle for no gain on the opposite side of the line from where he was playing. Cornell's mass shift many times piled up with him underneath it. We are with you, Phil, and know you are a real Tech man. Edward F. Kelley There was no team—not even Yale, Cornell or Pitt—who could gain consistently through One Bert Munhall Trainer Donk Grady_ Arc 29 Wt. 184 hundred fifty-seven L i EJU LMJ____1917 THISTLE______LgJ ISJ E J Kelley. Age 21. Wr 185 “Kel’s” position at guard or even through center for he played too close to that position. lie loomed up on all occasions as a tower of strength and a tower he was. In the Vale game, Captain Black, the All-American guard, found him a stone wall. “Kel” just covered himself with glory. In the Cornell game, he suffered a serious injury, in addition to losing three teeth, hut he stuck, and would not leave the field until the end of the game- when he had to he carried off. That is the kind of stuff “Kel is made of. Incidentally, the hotel orchestra played “When They Knock the ‘1 out of Kelly.” Likewise in the Pitt game, Kelly played a marvelous game. Watch him next year. Ward Lyons. Age 22. Wt. 198 Otic hundred fifty-eight 113 EU LI3 CARNEGIE TECH Eli LU LU Young. Age 20 Wi. 197 Fkank C. You no “Cupid” is the jolliest man on (ho squad, always on hand with a laugh or two for you; also he is a vocal artist; he livens up the trips with his “sweet” voice, and he knows a few songs, too. “Fat” absorbed most of his football knowledge on the scrubs last year, but he was not built to bo a scrub. A jinx pursued him more or less all fall; it got an early start up at training camp when he came in one day from practice with a sprained ankle. “Cupic” felt the effects of that injury t hroughout the season, nevertheless he stuck to it and managed to work in a sufficient number of games to get his letter. w;iii«m . aKc i9Wt. 178 One hundred fifty-nine Bollinger. Age 22 W� . 150 One hundred sixty 8 Y LV KST B H WILLIA MS “Vet” is Tech’s most versatile player. In high school he played fullback, at Carnegie he has played almost every position except quarterback, specializing in the line positions. It is this very reason that has prevented him from starting more games, because he could be substituted in any positionto advantage. “Vet” gave Gibson, however, a hot tussle for the right end position, for it was about a toss-up between the two, with the preference usually being given to the latter on account of seniority. Sturdy, brave and unassuming, he is a credit to Carnegie. There’s a future to Vet’s football career. Frank B. Bollinger “Bolly” acted throughout the season in the capacity of halfback substitute, moreover it was only because of the brilliant character of our backfield that kept him in the role of substitute. lie took his baptism of fire in the Yale game, where he made a creditable showing—a fine showing in fact, considering that it was the first [Ml [Ml mi CARNEGIE TECH LSJ L J lfi3 Ms (?or„, -3 CORNELL 15 Tech-----? rfov. 4 ( Or rf Wo titr ?c ac a. (Pamt fat l A yt 7 Art TircAi . game of the season and tho hackfield was not running in the smoothest manner conceivable. Bully” put in most of his time in the four smaller games of the year. It was indeed a pleasure to see him wreck the enemies lines time after time. Watch Steffen develop him further. A lex Brun wasser ‘•(’all for Mistah Broomwassah.” “Bruny” was the comedian and clown of the “jolly crew, ’ not only at training camp, on the trips, but also on the field. You must smile if you look at him. Has he told you about his escapade that’s a good word—at camp? Ask him about it. Bruny also has the rep. of being like the sailor, who has a girl in every town; he's a regular lady-hater on the trips. A jinx was also on Brunv’s trail; the essence of this jinx we talk about is mainly a couple of brick-like fields to practice on. lie plays a hard, heady game, and hits the line like a bullet. He was a worthy substitute for “Salt.” Brunwasiscr. Bruny Age 20, Weight 156 One hundred si.vly-onc 1917 THISTLE E. A. Earley Earley entered late in the year,, and he indeed proved to be a godsend to Steffen in his many worries and troubles. He had the distinction and good fortune of winning his letter in a single game— the Pitt game. And just incidentally he has won himself no little renown bv having scored Tech’s only touchdown against Pitt. We all remember how he filled “Salt” Altdoerffer’s position at fullback. Steffen’s coaching ability is well shown in Earley’s case. John E. Grady “Donk” was the only man on the squad who played all of every game on t he schedule. It surely is a wonderful record for a new man with so many regulars on hand from the previous year. It can be-said conservatively that “Donk” is the best tackle we have ever had, and many of his opponents have made like statements. He is quick, hard and a ready player on all occasions. To be near him is a pleasure; calm, brainy, thoughtful and always ... a man, he possesses those elements which make for leadership. E. A. Earley. A 20. Wt- 165 1 One hundred sixty-two im IM1 W CARNEGIE TECH IU HI IU One hundred sixty-three I.IFF. AT CAMP LOUISE AGREES WITH TECH STUDENTS Ward C. Lyons Ward is another Plebe who has made good in football circles at Tech. On account of the scholastic deficiencies and injuries of regulars, he also had his first taste of a real battle against Vale. For a man who never played any college football, in fact not much high school football, going up against a team with Yale’s reputation, was a thorough test. He came through with flying colors, and soon had a regular berth at guard served up. Ward gathered up all sorts of laurels in the Cornell and Pitt games, and lu will prove a tower of strength for Tech in the future. Ward is in addition a fine man, and will prove dependable in any emergency. Bruce R. Wrigiit Bruce is tin man with the educated toe; at the football banquet, the Director stated that Bruce’s exhibition of punting was the headiest ever seen by a Pittsburgh gathering. It is certainly a joy to sec this Plebe boot the ball in the manner he did. But it was not only in the Pitt game, but also in the Yale and Cornell game, and all the home games that Bruce performed just as well. He played a remarkable, consistent game all season. On the receiving end of the forward pass he was a brilliant performer. Bruce will be here for three more years, and it will be a pleasure to see him again. One hundred sixty-four IM1 UL3 LU CARNEGIE TECH [U LU LII THEY LED A JOLLY LIFE AT CAMP One hundred sixty-five JJULM2 EBJ_____1917 THISTLE £13 LM3 LMI 1916 FOOTBALL SQUAD CARNEGIE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE FOR 1917 September 29 Yale University, at New Haven October 6 Grove City College, at Home October 13 Westminster, at Home October 20 Ohio University, at Home October 27 Allegheny College, at Home November 3 Cornell University, at Ithaca November 10 Open November 17 Pitt, at Forbes Field One hundred sixty-six IM2 IMl IM2 CARNEGIE TECH [ii [U LU pORTINGX EWS -gg ECTIQ 1917 THISTLE H TECH FORCES CORNELL TO FIGHT I Yale Wants Game With f. | Tech Again Next Year Itecho lAND C0RNELL W,NS BY 0NLY 15‘7 YALE IS HELD TO 8 I FOUR TOUCHDOWNS B BY PLAID SQUADi Id BETHANY IS DEFEATED BY TECH TEAM IS PLAYING FINE BRAND OF GAME Grove City Swamped By Tech Team, 67-0 SPORT INC PITT FORCED TO LIMI I TO BEAT TECFT5QUA PANTHERS PRESSED HARD TO WIN FROM TARTAN TEAM, 14-6 amegie lech Has Possible Candidate For Place on an All-American Team ECH TRIUMPHS OVER ALLEGHENY BY 27-0 SCOR IDtR ANDNOIJ 1KHSUURE FOR ns TEJ MAM � TW s«-i nv.i 14 11 TVtf Grvln One hundred sixty-seven LiU LM2 LU 1917 THISTLE DESIGN BAl.f. (■MTHNCK '. 3hr (lartan ditvcuL essnaiti vr.sohxoc.'Y ::n-« M. M. C. S. MUi l- v aai; IVmfci II SZS- TECH, OUTWITTING PANTHER, SCORES; SMASHES FAMOUS PITT INTERFERENCE UKHART THROWN FOR BIG LOSS BY PHIL MARSHALL ;,nwr Machine-. N. captpglfcfcai, Wins M-6 .Tcmtic Tech O: m hi a:;J Mi, Ij Throw :ro� r. b v.-r :o Early jo :. TuucixJuivnvsnd ( iw To. ! Virtual Ttiumph ALTPOERFFER BADLY INJI'KHD i:: SfM L UTIMinU IT flXIU IlfCIIIII TECH'S TOICHDOH N wn run Bcmu u.u wtmu run A IMl f� «l . — «« f� . Kf nn � ' «ss tutu inns .. a.--- SUM ItJTUHSI •4 TW 4 NV L.T w, 1.1 4 n SHUNT UTIMTIfS WUI B n«S ■- U v-mm K r JlTl Muni £ •’% Ktw • •' C � • � • RipMMJ IWII.UI :v 8M IHM MMtT t 7 t TUyU.'Z IMtTSMU 1UIKC mb inrtt must wns ST lire ibi CMS BUS UUU W 2 rx ?. rri THF. TARTAN COVERED THE CAME SO WELL THAT 2600 COPIES OF THIS ISSUE WERE SOLD One hundred sixlv-ciaht — One hundred sixty-nine IMl LBI IE! 1917 THISTLE [Ml W W BASKETBALL THE TEAM OF 1910-17 OFFICERS M. Edwin Ghken Oliver Wilkins James L. Miller J. li. McCulloch Captain Manager Assistant Manager Coach PERSONNEL M. Edwin Green ______ Forward David II. Abrams _____ Forward Edward M. Grctzler........ _ Center George E. Finlay ______ Guard Roy D. Foxon...................Guard Abe Levy ________ Guard One hundred seventy £MJ LUJ UO CARNEGIE TECH EU LU IS2 BASK ETB A LL—1916-1917 REVIEW OF SEASON There can he only praise to the Basketball Squad this year. Coming from a season of defeat, and with two letter men on the squad, with apparently no brighter future in store, the team has worked in a manner that proves they are made of the right stuff. That after all is the true Tech spirit, the sacrifice in face of odds. Nor has the season been unsuccessful, for the schedule calendar shows victories in scores as well as in spirit. Starting with a group of fair individual players, Coach McCulloch (to whom has gone only the hard work and worry), has welded them into a clever passing unit which is a menace to any team in this section. But this did not happen as easily as it is said, and any who have seen the hard gruelling practices which the men have gone through, night after night; under the careful eye and watchful tutelage of Mr. McCulloch, will know the magnitude of the task thrust upon the coach, and the true-hearted willingness of the men. Time after time it seemed as though things would never break right, and not until the men were away on their trip did they begin to show signs of using the knowledge and science that Mr. McCulloch had tried so hard to instil. To make all this possible there must be a spirited, self-sacrificing leader to set a good example and Captain Green has been all this and more. Conscientious in training, a true sportsman and gentleman, ready to do anything that would advance the welfare of his team and its Alma Mater. His playing has been brilliant and still consistent. Behind him are some mighty good men. Particularly Finlay and Levy. Both of these men have played a stellar game as guards and have showed full well it is not the man that makes the long shots that makes a good team; but the man who is willing to pass the ball to the next man and let him take the glory of making the basket. Finlay's dribbling has been a feature of every game, and now he has his eye on the basket; there are few men who can play a better roving guard. Levy at all times has shown he has basketball sense and can use it, which fact alone demonstrates his usefulness to the team. Carey who had just struck his stride and was J. H.- McCulloch Coach One hundred seventy-one lii lU Hi 1917 THISTLE UU LiU PULI making good at center was injured and will probably be with us again next year. Gretzlcr, Abrams, Slater, Foxon and Williams have all played mighty good basketball. Abrams lias been the best foul shooter Tech has had in many moons besides playing a very fast game, depending on speed to overcome his great weight handicap. Gretzler has shown well at center although bothered by sickness twice. All in all, if the men who are with us this year return, our prospects for a good season next year are excellent. No one graduates: and with present splendid spirit and coaching, we can safely say that there will be very few defeats coining to Tech. This prospect has a direct bearing on the present season for if the team had not somewhat unified this season it certainly would be quite some task to do it next year. Right here we might just as well say ‘ Hats Off” to Coach McCullouch. To him after all must go the great measure of success, for his has been all the sleepless labor and worry. The task that he had thrust upon him was no little one and the way he has handled it should be a thing of pride to all Tech. True, too, is it, that many a heart failed when the name of the coach was announced but this serves only the more to prove his worth in the bigger position he fills as supervisor of athletics. May he long be with us. I’nder the guiding and careful hand of Graduate Manager Gearhart, the basketball has been a success entirely; both financially and as far as the schedule itself is concerned we have in no way gone out of our class and each team met has been of a sufficient caliber to let us Tcchites know we had seen a real basketball game. One thing basketball has done for Tech is to remind us constantly of the need of a new gymnasium and with our present standard of basketball we can certainly draw the crowds to fill it. May next season see the basketball team better and more safely ensc nod in our large athletic project H1SC0KD OF G A MISS Date Op|K nent. Tech )pponent. Place. January 5 Westinghousc 29 ' 15 At home January 13 Juniata 22 27 At home January 20 Allegheny 20 25- At home January 23 Pitt 17 33 • Trees Gym. February 3 Penn State 26 37- At home February 10 Westinghou.se 34- 26 Wilkinsburg February 11 Lehigh 32 37 So. Bethlehem February 15 Franklin and Marshall 31 • 22 Dm caster February 16 Juniata 32 20 Huntington February 17 Penn State . 23 38- State College February 23 Lehigh 36 • 35 At home March 3 Westminster •18 • 15 At home March 6 Buffalo 34 • 23 At home March 10 Pitt 21 24 At home Total 105 377 One hundred seven! y-ttvo r r IRIKSBR n i i rn x -’r TRACK. 0 i ? hundred seventy-three LU Ifi] UU 1917 THISTLE l l LflJ m One hundred seventy-four CARNEGIE TRACK TEAM. 1916 EM3 DU LU CARNEGIE TECH [U [U Hi TRACK SEASON OF 1916 The Track season of 1916, the fourth under the direction of Coach Gayle Doyle Dull, proved fairly successful, a summary of results showing two victories, one second and two thirds in five meets. The season was featured, however, by the breaking of several school records, namely, the shot put, discus and quarter mile. The record to go was at the inter-school meet when Adams put the shot 38 ft.9K inches. Two weeks later, at the meet with Allegheny College at Meadville, he again advanced this mark, setting it at 39 ft. 2 inches. The following week, at the Pitt” dual meet, Hem maim cut a fifth of a second from the record of Hosey when he did the quarter mile in 50 3-5 seconds. At the final meet of the season Adams again added another record to his list when he threw the discus 114 ft. 9 inches, breaking the old mark of 114 ft. V inches set by E. T. Clair in 1914. The indoor season was opened by a victory of our relay team over that of the Wcstinghousc Club on February 15. Only a few men were entered at the Press meet at Duqucsne Garden two weeks later, but this meet brought to light a new star high jumper in Ed. Haul). In his first appearance for Tech he jumped 5 feet 11 inches, giving him first place over the representatives of P. A. A., “Pitt” and Indiana Normal. On March 17 the Annual Middle Atlantic A. A. Championships were held at Motor Square Garden under the auspices of the (’arnegie Institute of Technology. Tech was only able to secure third place in this meet, however, Pitt winning it through the wonderful work of her sprinters, with P. A. A. get t ing second place. Much credit is due Manager Schwerin for the manner in which lie handled this large and important meet. The outdoor season was opened by the relay team, consisting of Captain Rieser, Hemmann, Obert and Smith, at the Penn relays at Philadelphia in April 28. The team had to be contented with fourth place, however, New York University finishing the winner in their section. The following Saturday the team went to Meadville, where they had little trouble winning from Allegheny College, the final score being 85 to 41. The work of the distance men featured in this meet, Tech securing 26 points out of a possible 27. Adams was the individual star, getting 19 points. He was closely followed by Hemmann with 13 and Lawson with 10. The following Saturday atSchenley oval, Tech had to be contented with second place in the annual dual meet with Pitt, although every event was hard fought. The final score was 93 to 33. This meet, however, was featured by Hemmann, when he set a new school mark of 50 3-5 seconds for the quarter mile. Ilaub also did good work, tying for first place with Hugus, of Pitt, at 5 feet 10 inches in the high jump. Wm, L. Rcmblcr. Manager One hundred seventy-five 1917 THISTLE On Saturday, May 20, Tech secured third place in the annual Western Pennsylvania Intercollegiate meet held at Schcnlcy oval. This meet was very closely contested, being won by Penn State by the narrow margin of 3 points over Pitt, W. J., West muster andi Bethany following Tech in the order named. The next Saturday Tech was the host of about forty high schools at an interscholastie meet at Schcnlcy oval, which was won by Kiski. At the same time Tech overwhelmingly defeated Bethany College by the score of 100 to 20. Adams again proved the individual star of the meet, getting first in the shot put, hammer throw, discus and high hurdles, and second in the low hurdles, a total of 23 points. He also set new marks for the discus at the same time. With this meet the season was officially closed. A summary of points scored for the season shows Adams far in the lead with 50 points which is probably a record for points scored by an individual in a season at Tech. He was, however, closely pressed by llemmann with 37 points and Smith with 23. In view of his good work Adams was chosen captain for the season of 1917. No better selection could probably not have been made, for not only is “Jake” a splendid athlete but also he is a very hard and earnest worker, but one who always keeps the interest of his school and teammates at heart and is working for Tech all the time. The men who made their letters were: (’apt. Ricser, Capt.-Elect Adams, Walker, Moore, llemmann, Smith, Lawson, Haub, Bremmer and Ellerton, and of these ten only three, Rieser, Moore and Walker are lost for this season. The prospects for 1917 are therefore very bright. Haub and Ellerton, both new men last year, showed excellent ability and should do very well the coming season. Hnub and Hcmmnnn 1916 TECH RECORD BREAKERS Bremmer and Adams One hundred setrenlv-six LU UU EU CARNEGIE TECH rs? rai fsi TRACK STATISTICS SEASON 1910 OLIVKR ( . UlESER Wm. F. Schwerin Wm. L. Remhlek Gayle A. Dull W. M. Munhall Captain Manager A ssista nt Ma nager Coach Trainer LETTER MEN Sprints C. E. Hcmmann M. J. Smith Jumps I-M. S. Haul) H. F. Bromnicr Distance Weights Marvin C. Adams, Capt.-Elect Goo. Ellerton 0. 0. Rieser, Capt. J. M. Moore A. J. Walker F. I. Lawson TRACK MEETS RECORD Place Mar. 17 M. A. A. Indoor Champ. Motor Square Garden Third May (i Allegheny Dual Meadvillr, Pa. First May 13 Pitt Dual Schenley Oval Second Mav 20 Pitt Intercollegiate Schenley Oval Third May 27 Bethany Dual Schenley Oval First SEASON 1917 Marvin G. Adams _ . Captain William L. Remhlek . . Manager Kenneth C. Little Assistant Manager Frank A. Eyman _ Coach W. M. Munhall Trainer The following schodulo is announced by Manager Wm. L. Rembler for 1917: Apr. 14 Apr. 21 Apr. 27-28 may •') May 12 May 19 May 26 June 2 Inter-Plcbe Meet Inter-School Meet Penn Relays Denison University Pitt Dual Pitt Intercollegiate Tech Interscholastic) ( Allegheny Dual i Open Tech Field Tech Field Philadelphia Granville, Ohio Schcnley Oval Schenley Oval Schcnley Oval Away CHAMPS One hundred seventy-seven L£U mi LMJ 1917 THISTLE B3 EjJ BE CARNEGIE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Event. Time or Distance. Holder. Meet. Year. 100 Yards 10 1 5 Seconds 15. Dowling. '09 Pill Intercollegiate 1909 C. M. Crawford. 13 W. P. I. A. A. 1911 E. Y. Steinmetz. 'l l C. E. Henunann, '17 1916 220 Yards 22 Seconds E. W. Steinmetz, 'll West Va. Dual 1911 440 Yards 50 3 o Seconds C. E. Ilcminann. '17 Pitt Dual 1916 880 Yards 2 Min. 1 2 5 Sec. E. It. Ilazclton. T.j Pitt Dual 1914 1 Mile 4 Min. 31 See. E. R. Hazel ton, '15 Pitt Intercollegiate 1914 2 Miles 10 Min. 201 5 See. E. It. Ilazclton, '15 Allegheny Dual 1913 120 Yd. Hurdles 16 Seconds C. M. Crawford, '13 Penn State Dual 1912 220 Yd. Hurdles 25 4 5 Seconds Guy Ilalferty, '09 Pitt, Intercollegiate 1909 Hit'll Jump 5 ft. 9H in. Edwin Haul). '19 Pitt Intercollegiate 1916 Pole Vault 11 ft. 4 in. II. F. Wright. ’15 West minster Intercoil. 1915 Broad Jump 21 ft. bx 2 in. Harry Bremmer, '18 Westminster Dual 1915 Discus 111 ft. 7H in. M. C. Adams, '18 Bethany Dual 1916 Kill). Hammer 12S ft. 4 in. .1. Roe 1910 10 ll� . Shot 39 ft. 2 in. M. C. Adams. '18 Allegheny Dual 1916 f E. W. Steinmetz 1 Mile Relay 3 Min. 34 See. S. C. Sjxjrry Giikinson Pitt Intercollegiate 1911 { C. M. Crawford j INTERCOLLEGIATE TRACK RECORDS Event. Time or Distance. Holder. Meet. Year. 100 Yards 9 415 Seconds B. J. Wcfcrs, Georgetown Univ. 1896 R. C. Craig. Michigan Cambridge 1911 220 Yards 21 1 5 Seconds B. J. Wefers. Georgetown Univ. 1896 R. C. Craig. Michigan Philadelphia 1910 Cambridge 1911 I). F. Lippincott Cambridge 1913 440 Yards 47 2 '5 Seconds J. E. Meredith. Penn Cambridge 1916 880 ’l ards 1 Min. 53 See. J. E. Meredith. Penn Cambridge 1916 1 Mile 4 Min. 14 2 5 Sec. J. P. Jones, Cornell Cambridge 1913 2 Miles !i Min. 23 4 : Sec. J. S. HofTmire. Cornell Cambridge 1914 Broad Jump 24 ft. 4Hiii. A. C. Kracnzlcin, Penn New York 1899 High Jump 0 ft. 4H in. W. M. Oler. Jr.. Yale Philadelphia 1915 10 lb. Shot 48 ft. 10K in. P. Beatty, Columbia Philadelphia 1915 Hammer 173 ft. Gin. Lee Talbot, Penn Harrisburg 1910 Pole Vault 13 ft. 1 in. R. Gardner. Yale Philadelphia 1912 120 Yd. Hurdles 15 Seconds F. S. Murray, L. Stanford Cambridge 1916 220 Yd. Hurdles 23 3 5 Seconds A. C. Kraenzlein. Penn New York 1898 J. I. Wendell, Wesleyan Cambridge 1913 0 n’ hundred seventy-eight One hundred seventy-nine IM1 im LU 1917 THISTLE LU UU LU Conch Eymun CROSS COUNTRY—THE TEAM OK 1016 OFFICERS George Dunsieth, Jk. William L. Remulkr Charles K. Little Frank A. Eyman W. M. Muniiall Captain Manager A ssista nt Ma nager ('oach Trainer PERSONNEL George Dunsiet h, Jr. Clarence W. Andrews Walter P. Renter Win. John Kosslcr, Jr. C. C. Baird James R. Miller RECORD OF MEETS Date. Place. Nov. II. 1916 State College at Staatc College Second Nov. is. 1916 P. A. .. W. Pa. Chmpionship Second Nov. 25, 1916 Middle Atlantic McKees Rocks Champ. First One hundred eighty [M2 LiLJ LM3 CARNEGIE TECH Eli lU Lii REVIEW OF CROSS COUNTRY SEASON 1916 The Cross Country season was a brilliant success in every way. Not only did the team succeed in triumphing; over their old rivals, P. A. A., Pitt and Westminster, but they succeeded in winning the Middle Atlantic A. A. Junior Championship as a finishing touch. The interest of the students in this branch of sport was also the best, yet shown at Tech as there were at times over forty men trying out for the tejpn. Much of the credit for this large turnout must be given to Coach Eyman and Captain Dunsicth who were always on the lookout for likely material. Although Captain-elect “Al Walker failed to return to school this fall, leaving only Lawson and Andrews of last year’s team as a nucleus of a new team Coach Eyman was not discouraged and soon after the opening of school had a large squad at work. He was very fortunate in having two of the It) 14 team, Dun-sieth and Renter, back in school after a year’s absence. Shortly after the opening of the training season Dunsicth was chosen captain. The tryouts were held over the Schenley Park course on November 8t h. over thirty men taking part. The first ten to finish and the men who made up the team were (1) Dunsieth, (2) Lawson, (3) Renter, (4) Miller, (5) Andrews, (6) Schmidt, (7) Howe, (8) Ivosslcr, (9) Raird, (10) Goldman. The following Saturday, the first five went to State College where a dual meet was held with State. Tech, however, were forced to be content with second place, the final score being State 16, Tech 39. On Saturday, November 18th, the P. A. A. held its annual meet in connection with the Pitt-Tech game. The course was about six miles, running through Schenley Park and Tech succeeded in getting second in the team score. P. A. A. being first and Westminster and Pitt following Tech in the order named. Dunsicth was the first Tech man to finish getting fourth place out of a field of over thirty. Other Tech men to count in the team scon were Andrews sixth, Renter tenth, Kossler eleventh, and Miller fourteenth. At McKees Rocks, however, on the following Saturday, Tech succeeded in vanquishing their chief rivals, P. A. A., and winning the Middle Atlantic A. A. Junior Cross Country Championships. The score was very close, Tech only winning by t wo points, the final score being 28 to 30. The race was a fight all the way between Caughey of P. A. A. and Captain Dunsieth, the former winning out however by a few yards in a final sprint, Dunsicth getting second place. The next four Tech men counting were Andrews fifth, Renter sixth, Miller seventh and Raird eighth. At the close of the season Walter P. Renter was chosen captain for 1917 and Ik; should prove a very successful leader. Of the six men to receive their insignia, Captain Dunsieth, Capt.-elect Renter, Andrews, Miller, Kossler and Raird, three will be left for next season and these, Renter, Kossler and Miller, together with the remainder of the large squad make the outlook very promising. One hundred eighty-one One hundred eighty-lwo One hundred eighty-three LMJ mi LMJ_____1917 THISTLE LU HI LU 1916 BASEBALL SQUAD BASEBALL THE TEAM OF 1916 OFFICERS G. I). Lain Captain W. It. Walker - Manager J. .1. Kennedy _ _ A ssistant Manager It. G. Caldwell _ PERSONNEL Coach G. 1). Lain First Base II. ('. Zehfuss, Captain-elect - Catcher L. Y. Yeager - Third Base G. It. Gano - First Base Field J. M. Doherty - - - - Short Stop H. Y. Smith - - - - Third Base M. K. Mol nor - - • - Second Base A. S. Hines _ _ _ _ Pitcher It. J. Wean Pitcher One hundred eighty-four W W im___________CARNEGIE TECH Hi HJ Hi THE 1916 BASEBALL SEASON li really wasn’t baseball weather when the season opened with Syracuse. Almost no outdoor practice had been possible and Syracuse had an easy time of it. The Juniata game, too, resulted in a poor showing on both sides. At Washington, brighter weather brought brighter prospects and a close half was lost in the tenth inning by a wild pitch. Pitt was the intended victim of the next encounter but they put over an 8 to 3 victory. About this time Coach' Cal dwell saw the advisability of a considerable shift in the lineup and a number of men who came out for the team made it possible to fill every position with a good man. The result of the change was our first victory by a narrow margin over drove City. The next game is best unmentioned, but if you are interested to know what happened in the cow pasture they call a baseball diamond at Huntington, just look at that Juniata score. The manager was afraid to further aggravate the angry crew after that by taking them over the Bellefonte Central (R. R. ?) and they were somewhat palliated by an automobile trip to State College. It was a big visitors day at State and many fond fathers were pleased by the 6 to 0 result of a brilliantly played game on both sides. State came to visit us a week later and carried off a less easy victory . The W. J. game following, resulted in their defeat and another rise in spirits in the Tech squad. Next Pitt took their second game by a (i to I score. Then the drove City trip. It had many amusing phases but the scarcity of eat ing places prepared to feed a bunch of hungry baseball players once threatened to be serious. A double header was scheduled. A little inside information let out the fact that G. C. was hard hit for pitchers and they had to work the same man in both games. He must have been the kind that takes a long time to warm up for after we had won the first game, 7 to 4, he opened up and won his own game in the second one by a score of 3 to 7. The season closed the following day by adding one to our victories with a It) to 8 over Western Reserve. As captain of the team “Tubby” Lain handled his men well. Tubby was also the most dependable hitter if anyone was reliable in hitting. Yeager set a fast pace by his performance in the home game with Grove City bv driving out one for three and a couple of two baggers, but failed to maintain his speed. Cosgrove pitched the first game we won but proved to be too good a hitter to pitch and found a place in the field to wait his turn to come up and bat out the much needed hits. When the shift in the line-up was made. Zehfuss undertook the holding down of Tubby's old place behind the plate and filled the position so creditably that he earned the captaincy for the 1917 season. Gano won distinction as the best waiter and walked to first quite often. Through the season Doherty played his usual steady game at short. Smith at third was a discovery and Molner did well at second when the stage fright wore off. Hines was the most dependable pitcher on the staff but shared the honors with Wean and Darlington who pitched well when they got a chance. llKCOUD OF GAMES Date. April 25 April 28 April 29 May 1 May 8 May 13 May 13 Opponent. Tech. Opp. Place. Date Opponent. '1 'cell. Opp. Place. Syracuse 0 8 At home May IS Penn State 3 5 At homo Juniata 4 5 At home May 20 W. J. 6 4 At home W. J. 2 3 Washington May 24 Pitt 1 0 Trees Gym. Pitt 3 8 At homo May 30 Grove City U ll 7 3 Grove City Grove City 5 4 At home “ “ 4 7 Grove City Juniata 3 17 Huntington May 31 Western Reserve 10 8 At home Penn State 0 0 State College 48 84 One hundred eighty-five L J LIU LU 1917 THISTLE [Ml [Ml IM1 W. R. Walker. Manager H. C. Zehfuss. Captain. 1917 BATTING AND WELDING RECORDS Player. Position. Games. A.B. H. Aver. P.O. Ass. Er. Aver. Lain (Capt.)IB. 11 12 17 .400 87 7 3 .969 1 )ohcrty Short 13 :, 19 .380 30 32 8 .885 Cosgrove Outfielder G 27 9 .333 5 4 0 l.O(K) Watson Outfielder 4 15 5 .333 6 0 0 1.000 Zehfuss Catcher 9 3G 11 .306 36 11 2 .959 Yeager Outfielder 13 54 1. ) .277 29 9 I .967 Mason 1st Base 2 8 2 .250 25 3 0 1.000 Wean Pitcher 4 9 2 222 3 10 0 1.000 Hines Pitcher 7 19 4 i210 4 27 0 1.000 Lundell Outfielder 7 26 5 .192 2 0 0 1.000 Molncr 2nd Base 13 51 9 .178 16 25 10 .820 Ocfingcr 2nd Base 3 G 1 .167 0 0 0 .000 Barron Outfielder 3 7 1 .157 2 0 0 1.000 Smith 3rd Base 9 34 5 .117 8 18 5 .838 Darlington Pitcher 3 9 1 .111 1 6 1 ,s::. Miller 2nd Base 5 11 1 .091 7 2 0 1.000 Cano IB Outfield 11 35 3 .0SG 56 2 0 1.000 SCHEDULE FOR HUT BASEBALL TEAM April 23 Juniata College At home April 26 Penn State College At State College. April 27 Ixfiigh University At South Bethlehem April 28 Lafayette College At Easton. Pa. April 30 University of Pittsburgh At Pitt May 3 Washington and Jefferson At Washington .Pa. May 4 Western Reserve- At Home May 10 West Virginia Wesleyan At Buckhannon. May 11 Virginia Polytechnic Institute At Blacksburg. Va. May 12 Virginia Polytechnic Institute At Blacksburg, Va. May 19 Penn State College At home May 24 Michigan Agricultural College At home May 30 University of Pittsburgh At home June 1 Washington and Jefferson At home June 11 Lehigh University At home A glance at the above schedule will reveal the fact that baseball will take on more pretentious proportions this year than it has ever before at Carnegie Tech. Practically all the smaller institutions whom we have played in previous years have been dropped from the schedule. An added feature is the commencement game to be played with Lehigh University on our home grounds on June 11th. The team is most promising. Several old stars arc back including Zehfuss, captain and catcher, and Doherty, the clever shortstop. Darlington, Yeager and Wean are also on the list. 'Flic new material bids fair to be the best ever seen in Tech uniform. What the teams of previous years seemed to need badly was pitchers and this year the panic promises to be over. The ball fans of the institution as well as its friends are waiting with interest the opening of the season, with the idea that Carnegie Tech will be represented this year by a winning combination. One hundred eighty-six One hundred eighty-seven LaJ LiO LU 1917 THISTLE Hi LU LU J. D. Beatty M. Murphy P. W. Emmcl. Manager J. F. Meredith J. P. Davis. Captain TENNIS—THE TEAM OF 1916 RECORD OF MATCHES Tech 4. Geneva 2 Tech 0. Allegheny 6 Tech 6, Syracuse 0 Tech 2. Penn Stale I Tech 3, Pitt 3 Tech 4, Grove City 2 Tech 4, Grove City 2 The schedule this past season was one of the best that Tech has enjoyed for several years. Captain Davis was the only veteran and although the new material was somewhat limited, Mr. Seymour, of P. A. A., was able to pick a good team. Captain Davis lived up to his reputation in a fine way. and lost only two matches, winning five. In doubles with Meredith, he duplicated this feat. Meredith, a graduate of Peabody, rated high in advance, made good by playing a brilliant game all season. Beatty, another new man, played first man, and a good consistent game all season. Me should star the 1917 season. Murphy, another letter man, did not get into the line up until the Pitt game. He gave his man a hard game, winning t he last two singles. Otic hundred eighty-eight One hundred eif hly-nine UL3 LU L§J 1917 THISTLE [S3 L 2 LS3 | ‘ 4. Class and fraternity basketball gained an added grip upon its following this year as a result of the series of games which were completed last week. There were fewer games forfeited, and this despite the fact that there were more teams entered than over before. The Fraternity League was composed of three sections, five teams in each section. In this league, Sigma Tau, the eventual winners, Sigma Itho, Sigma Nu, and Iota Sigma Delta, the latter a recent addition to the fraternities, deserve special mention for the high class game that was played by their respective teams throughout the tournament. In the first section Sigma Tau was returned winner, in the second section Iota Sigma Delta was the winner, while in the last Sigma Itho were on top at the end of the season. In the playoff, Sigma Rhodrew Iota Sigma Delta, and were able to win out after a hard fought battle. This made them runner up to Sigma Tau, and the game was played as a preliminary to the Varsity Alumni game. In this game it looked very much as though Sigma Rho was going to make a runaway match of it in the first half, but Sigma Tau came back with a rush at the beginning of the second period and soon cut down the early lead of their opponents, and managed to climb ahead for the victory which gave them the championship of the fraternities. The men and fraternities that took part in these games are all deserving of much commendation for the spirit in which the games were played, for while the rivalry was keen, and the games hard fought, they were cleanly played, and the best of feeling evidenced by the players themselves while on the floor. The Junior team of the Science School was the best team in the inter-class league, and in fact this team looks like the best aggregation that has played in any of these intramural games to date. It is contemplated carrying on a tournament among the fraternities in tennis this spring, and if the facilities permit to include baseball also in these activities, and it is hoped that the same spirit that was manifest in the basketball season will hold sway throughout the season. One hundred ninety LU UU LIU CARNEGIE TECH Hi LU Li] PLEBE BASKET BALL SEASON OF 11)17 Plebe basketball was introduced at Carnegie Tech for the first time this year. It. proved a success in many ways and should bring about the introduction of permanent Plebe athletics. The Plcbes played fourteen games against the strongest teams in this section winning about half of these games. We regret that we were defeated twice by the strong Pitt Freshmen team, but hope to wipe out these defeats next season. The real value of our Plebe team cannot be estimated by the number of victories. Too often Plebe teams are judged in this way and their value is not brought out. The introduction of Plebe athletics into Carnegie Tech will do much toward raising the athletic standard of our school. It will not only bring more men into tin game but will afford splendid opportunity for practice for our Varsity teams, and above all will develop material for future Varsity teams. Carnegie Tech has advanced rapidly in athletics but to continue this high standard we must have a system for developing our raw material Plebe teams in all athletics will do it. The Plebes deserve much credit for their work during the past season. They have been faithful in their practice and have taken many hard knocks while in practice against the Varsity team. The following is the list of the Plebes who won their numerals this year: L. E. Goth, Captain K. It. Dover V. B. Kofocd C. H. Gens F. C. Wire A. R. Cruse W. C. Bacon J. A. Slonaker RECORD OF GAMES January 5, Westinghouse Reserves 21 Plel es 22 January 20, Schenley High 31 Plebes 10 January 23, Pitt Freshmen 32 Plebes 15 January 27, Casino Tech 17 Plet es 30 February 3, Coraopolis High 22 Plel)C8 30 February 10, Wcstinghouse Reserves 20 Plel es 10 February 13, Coraopolis High 27 Plebes 25 February 10, Wellsburg Scholastics 38 Plclws 18 February 17, Steul)envillc V. M. C. A. 25 Plet es 20 February 24, Lawrenccville V. M. C. A. 41 Plelx s 13 March 2, New Castle C. S. Co. 44 Plebes 43 March 3, Casino Tech 14 Plel u s 28 March 0, Lnvrencevillc Y. M- C. A. 20 Plel cs 30 March 10, Pitt Freshmen 40 Pleljes 14 401 350 One hundred ninety-one LMJ ULI LIU 1917 THISTLE 181 mi LMJ FACULTY BOWLING Even the Faculty now and then feel the need of a little recreation and (xercise. With that end in view, last year a bowling schedule was arranged between teams representing the Administration, Science School, Design School, the Industries School and the Health Psychology and M. M. C. S. combined. The same general arrangement was followed out this year. Tuesday and Thursday afternoons between 4 and 0 o’clock, our experts may be seen on the Pittsburgh Athletic Association alleys, sweeping off the pins with great vigor and more or less skill. The first half of the schedule is devoted to duck pins and the second half to ten pins. The “dummy” score is set at 80 in duck pins and at 110 for the big ones, and every man takes it very seriously to heart should he fail to beat the dummy. The Administration team, led by the Director, have bowled some very good scores, but are not especially consistent at it, and have been accused of being lucky in winning many games by a very small margin. 'fhe Science bowlers headed by Griffin believe in the old adage, that practice makes perfect, and are often to be seen on the alleys improving their game while waiting for night school. They were the winners last year and are trying to repeat it this year. The Design School men, led by Sternfeld and Hitchens, still show room for much improvement. Their object is mainly to produce a beautiful curve on the ball, and having done that they care little whether they win or lose. The Industries team, with Capt. Dosey, is a strong one, and at the present time are in the lead by a few points. It remains to be seen if they are as good at the ten pins as at the “ducks.” The team composed of faculty members from the M. M. ('., the Psychology and Health Departments is much mixed up in more ways than one, and when booked to play may be there or may not. It includes McCulloch with his cannon ball, and Dr. Esquerre with his fade-away. The results of the matches up to date: Games Games Percentage Industries .... Won _ 11 Ixwt 4 .733 Administration ... 12 5 .700 Science .... S 4 .667 Design . . . . . 1 8 .111 II. 1 . M. . . 0 11 .000 At Duck-Pins— Highest team score. Administration 595. Highest individual score, Griffin 150. Highest averages, Griffin 118, Tuinpnne 117, Stevens 114. nightcap 114. Manning 111. Sternfeldt 110 One hundred ninely-two EIL3 E1U Lift!___CARNEGIE TECH LSLJ LSU lfi3 One hundred ninety-three mi mi im 1917 thistle imi mi imi M. M. C. S. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION In order to create more enthusiasm and spirit in athletics, a point system for sports was carefully worked out, making it possible for the girls to receive a reward after taking an active part in sports. The sports including basketball, hockey, tramps, swimming, tennis, etc., varied in their points but no girl was to receive more than ten points in one sport . Since not all the girls entered in all the sports, it was impossible for them to receive their maximum number (100) in 011c year, and so the points added year after year, so that they might have a chance to earn a sweater with a plaid “C” as a reward before leaving M. M. C. S. OFFICERS Florence Bukgham Marjorie Carmichael . Florence Bechtel Margaret Sloan Anna McCandless President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer Assistant Treasurer Business Manager One hundred ninety-four LU fJLJ LMi CARNEGIE TECH JUNIOR AND SENIOR BASKETBALL TEAM Forward ______ Helen Wassell Guard.......................Marjorie Carmichael Guard.........................Frances Willis Forward _ Carrie Freese Center _______ Florence Burgham One hundred ninety-five LU LiO ULJ 1917 THISTLE SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL TEAM Forward Mary Bechtel, Captain Guard Sigrid Topp Guard _ Anna McCandless Forward Ruth Toberg Center _ Marian Gifford Center Jeannette Shepherd One hundred ninelv-six PLEBE BASKETBALL SQUAD Guard _ Martha Beardsley Guard Glenn Sheriff Center Ruth Ross Guard Blanche Sheppard Forward. Wilma Kurtz Guard _ Irma Friedman Forward Marian Batchellor Forward Marvel Hove Side Center Barbara Endres. Captain Center Helen Young Center . Harriet Stone One hundred ninety-seven IS1 Fill FBI 1917 THISTLE [E3 LSJ £S3 CENTRAL BUILDING One hundred ninety-eight CTMTJL5 % [Z3 LSj LS3 CARNEGIE TECH CAR NEC. IF. UNION Meeting place for students and the joy of living. OUR CAMPUS Snowdrifts at the Crossroads. One hundred ninety-nine FBI Fin FBI IQ 17 THISTLE peu m fbi STUDENT ACTIVITIES IN GENERAL Since tlie Students arc the direct means of support for the different Activities they should bo vitally interested in the welfare and development of them. Every student who enters Carnegie Tech and does not come in personal contact with any of the Activities misses part of his higher education. A brief resume of the operation and organization of the many Activities at Carnegie would not be amiss at this time. St udent Activities are divided into two classes, Athletic and Non-Athletic, and are supported mainly by the Activity Fee collected at the time of registration and bv gate receipts from the different performances. Roth classes of Activities are controlled by their respective Boards of Control, members of which are elected by the different bodies they represent, namely, each Day and Night School and the Alumni—the Day students being elected for a period of two years, tin others for one year. The business representative for both Boards is the Graduate Manager, who supervises most of the business transactions of the Activities. A Faculty representative appointed by the Director for each Activity approves all expenditures and attends all meetings of the Boards. In Athletics, the different sports supported by the Association are Football, Baseball, Basketball, Track as the major sports, and Tennis, Hockey, Cross Country as the minor sports. Each sport has its Student Manager and Assistants elected by competition who are directly responsible to the Graduate Manager and Board of Control. They arrange all the schedules and perform the many other details incident to such a position, in conjunction with the Graduate Manager. The teams are open to all bonafide students, who live up to the eligibilities rules. Upon the completion of certain requirements, the Varsity men are awarded the standard insignia, a Scotch Plaid C on a sweater, the color of sweater depending upon the sport. Non-Athletics are divided into two classes: First we have the recognized Activities, composed of the Musical Clubs, Choral Club, Band, Thistle, Radio Club and Carnegie Union, all having constitutions pertaining to their organization. The different organizations are open to all bonafide students who maintain the required standing. Insignia, symbolic of the different organizations, are awarded to the members who have completed the necessary requirements. The other classes of Non-Athletics is made up of the following events: Fall Festival, Qualification Day, Spring Festival and Commencement. Appropriations are made from the Student Activities Fund to cover the necessary expenses for producing the above and all of the students and their friends are invited. The Fall Festival, which is held on the first Friday evening after the opening of the school, is a spectacular pageant followed by Two hundred UU EMJ LIU CARNEGIE TECH i LMi LMJ_____im the Burying of the Hatchet a sign of ending the strife between the two lower classes. Qualification day is held the first day of May at which time the entering classes having passed the necessary requirements and taken the solemn pledge to uphold and honor the traditions of Carnegie Tech, become members of the Carnegie Clan. The affair is symbolized by the Entering (’lass welding their link of the Carnegie Chain and the Graduating Class placing their numerals on the link which they placed on the Chain. At this time, Plebe Caps and Ties arc taken off and destroyed. The Spring Festival is held the middle of May at the time of our large Interscholastic Track Meet. All the Seniors of the nearby High Schools are invited to attend and they arc shown Carnegie Tech in operation by several student guides. All out-of-town visitors are the guests at a dinner, dance and play in the evening. At Commencement an outdoor pageant or play is given for the visitors and students. J. R. Geaiuiaiit, Graduate Manager. THE ACTIVITIES SECTION head of Activities arc grouped the non-athlctic organiza-events which are of general interest to all the students at and in which a considerable portion of them participate, in the list come the student government organizations, general control of all activities we have the Student Activi-rd. Its membership and broad field of action are fully covered in the following pages. Then in each of the four schools we have a general assembly or senate charged with the duty of keeping its members interested in school and social life, with some discipline to maintain and more or less the way of constructive entertainment to furnish. In the School of Applied Science the Senate has just been organized as the book goes to press; the other three bodies have operated successfully over longer or shorter periods of time. Music is a favorite recreation at Tech, and its devotees are represented in three strong organizations. The Musical Clubs proper, or glee and mandolin clubs, rank high among the college entertainers of their kind. The Choral Club, whose membership includes many M. M. C. S. and Design girls as well as a goodly number of men students, proved its merit last year in its performance of “The Mikado,” and plans to surpass that record this year in “ Robin Hood. ’” The most widely known of all is the Band. Its clever work at the football games last fall earned it the reputation of the best college band in Pennsylvania. Since then it has maintained its standing on many occasions. Publications at Tech deserve more than passing mention, and several of our ventures in that field are of notable merit. The Tartan, our weekly newspaper, has undergone a genuine renaissance within the past twelve months. From a somewhat perfunctory and hackneyed sheet it has developed to one of the livest college papers in America. Its news service is comprehensive, its editorial policy constructive, and its reproductions of action photographs of current events place it in a class by itself. The result has been a Two hundred one Ffii IM1 rsi 1917 THISTLE splendid growth in circulation, some numbers having been sold to three times as many customers this year as the corresponding issues the previous season. The average was from 900 to 1,000 copies weekly in 1915-1916, and now runs over 2,000 every issue and reached 2,000 on the edition after the Pitt football game. The Thistle has enjoyed a steady growth for a number of years. This book has appeared every Spring from 1906 to the present season, so its pages have reflected most of the development of Carnegie Tech. The present volume represents the careful efforts of its editors to secure completeness of information with all the “atmosphere” they could reproduce in the background. Our other publications are newer but occupy their share of the limelight. The Shilling is the Margaret Morrison magazine, and is devoted to literary work, editorial comment, and personal contributions from present and former students and faculty of the school, making no pretense to covering the field of news. The Bagpipe is the Industries paper. Like its musical namesake, it has a tone all its own, and when it blows we all stop to listen. This year it has been a paper with a personality, initials T. I). V., and its boosting (along with its big brother, The Tartan) for all-Carnegie democracy and a number of needed reforms about our campus has made its influence valuable. Puppet is our comic paper. It is full of cleverness and daring, and subscribers are often observed to go in search of it on publication days rather than wait for a casual meeting with a sales agent. One other publication is identified with Carnegie Tech, the C. I. T. Alumnus. This has been covered in the Alumni section, as it is not a student activity and circulates almost entirely off the campus. The events of the year are treated in this section, under the heading of “ Plaid Letter Days.” Some of the chief occasions of the late Spring of 1910 are included, as they took place after the 1910 Thistle went to press. The exercises on Plebe Qualification Day and Class Day gave the photographers many chances to record occurrences of beauty and interest. The present school year has furnished many more. The arrival and initiation of the Plcbcs, the Charter Centennial parade, the classic dances on Design lawn, the Slavonic Ball, the Junior Proms, the Home Concert of the Musical Clubs—all these are worthy of record here. Minor items are relegated to the calendar at the back of the book. Taken together, the activities make up the general or all-Tech portion of campus and college life. They are the bonds which tie together the students of the four schools socially and keep our interests from scattering too far afield, on the one hand, or becoming too narrowly focused within our own little particular groups, on the other. Their success this year spells the strength and energy of the Carnegie spirit. Two hundred tzuo FORREST COfWOON CROOKS Two hundred three STUDENT ACTIVITIES BOARD 1916-1917 M. E. Boyer, Design Edward Baker, Science T. .J. Williams, Industries H. W. Swanson, Science President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer H. K. Merker, Industries M. C. Adams, Design P. O. Klingensmith, Design M. L. Haas, Industries Alumni J. B. Sprague, Science Alumni W. II. Kirchenbauer, Design Alumni H. M. Bridgewater, Night Industries G. E. Wright, Night Science A. J. Hanks, Science Dr. E. Esquerre, Supervisor J. R. Gearhart, Science 1913, Graduate Manager Ju'° l” idre l four M. M. C. S. SENATE The Student Senate is a committee on self-government consisting of the officers elected by the Student Government Association and the representatives elected from the four classes and from the S. I. V.’s, and two Dormitory presidents. It meets regularly once a week to discuss all the questions which come up in connection with the active work of the Association. Ermal E. Pruyne . OFFICERS . President Jean Barr . ------ Vice-President Helen Sexn - - - - Secretary Marian Gates Treasurer Miriam W'eikert Senior Representative Helen Clark ...... Junior Representative Margaret Brooks Sophomore Representative Marian Batciiei.lor Plebe Representative Inez He acock . . 5th Ave. Hall President Agnes Wright ______ Moretvood Dormitory President MargaretCarmody ..... . S. I. V. Representative Two hundred five mi mi mi iqi7 thistle imi mi imi DESIGN’S STUDENT GOVERNMENT With the assistance of Dean Bossange and the Activities Committee of the Faculty, t he students of Applied Design have been striving to develop an ideal student organization, and this year have given their school a student government which can be surpassed by none. The power of the Student Beody is vested in it bv the faculty. The organization is divided into two departments, the General Student Body, which makes the laws, and the Senate, which enforces those laws and passes sentence upon their violators. The Senate makes the rules governing Plebes, and sees to their enforcement Design recognizes equal suffrage in its affairs, and makes it obligatory that each of the ♦luce departments having women students elect a woman representative to the Senate. The student government has done away with all violent and “barber’-ous methods of hazing, and in their place is substituting more effective and sometimes humorous penalties. It is going to try having the Plebe Class enforce its own regulations. Great credit is due Frederic McConnell, Ed. Green, Harold Heilman, Lewis Boss, Forrest Crooks, Theodore Viehman, Marty Boyer, Marvin Adams, Arleigh Williamson and the student body as a whole for so satisfactory a consummation. Dean Bossange, who has given much assistance, expresses great confidence in the ability of students to govern themselves. STUDENT BODY OFFICERS. SCHOOL OF APPLIED DESIGN Arleigh B. Williamson Merle Alley Helen McVey . Frederic McC'onnell Oliver Wilkins II. Leland Smith Alex Sharovk . President 1st Vice-President 2nd Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Tyler Historian SENATE M. E. Boyer, President M. C. Adams, Secretary F. M. Highbergkr V. B. Kopoed T. A. Viehman Forrest Crooks Inez Krebs Beatrice Heinrich Ethel McClelland Esther Topp Oliver Wilkins A. B. Williamson, Ex-Officio Two hundred six SCHOOL OF APPLIED INDUSTRIES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The Executive Committee of the Student Assembly of the School of Applied Industries is composed of the officers of the Assembly, the heads of the different student activity committees, and the presidents of the classes. This body of students plans and devises ways and means for the advancement of the social and scholastic life of the school. They also plan the work of the student Assembly which is held each week. R. K. Mekker J. R. 11 OX WORTH C. K. Koontz P. L. Reiser F. J. O’Brien H. K. Gandelot G. Dunsikth, Ju. . T. II. Reed . . A. J. Baird T. J. Williams R. W. Seidel Frank Finley _ E. B. Bosler Chas. E. Rutherford Fred J. Hartman OFFICERS . . President of the Assembly Vice-President of Assembly and Pres. Upper Class Secretary of Assembly . Treasurer of Assembly and Pres. Middle Class Student Senate . Club Room Committee Athletic Representative . Organizations Social Committee . Student Activities Committee President Lower Class . President Teachers Class and Board of Control Rep. Cheer Leader . _ . Y. if. C. A. _ A dviser Two hundred seven UU UU LU 1917 THISTLE______IM1 im IM1 SCIENCE SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE The one most obvious need of the School of Applied Science has been that for some form of central organization for the school and student body. The matter has been considered by many Senior (Masses, but tin conside ations have to date been of no material consequence. This, year the need lias been most keenly felt, and to the extent that separate committees in the Senior and Junior Classes were appointed to consider the formation of a Science School Committee. Through the efforts of the Senior Committee, the two bodies were combined into one, and representatives were added from the Sophomore and Plebe (Masses. This Committee, which has been named the Science School Organization Committee, is at the time of writing engaged in drawing up a school constitution, which will be completed about the first of April, for presentation to all classes for their approval. MMiis constitution will provide for a Council into the hands of which will be placed many important powers. This Council will have plenary powers over Plebe Regulations, Student Conduct, Bulletin Boards, the (Mubroom, the Regulation of Student Activities, and matters of a similar nature. The main reasons for organizing this Student Council have been to promote a business-like organization in the school, and to further foster and project the spirit and fellowship found in the engineering school. PERSONNEL OF THE COMMITTEE Sen ior Representatives: T. E. Our, Chairman L. M. Miami1.1.. Vice-Chairman J. E. Kksner E. C. Wilson A. L. Moui.ey J ii n ior Represe nta t ives: It. T. Soule, 1st Semester (1. W. Todd. 2nd Semester A. Ci. Pearce W. V. Wolfe F. I. Lawson, Secret try Sophom ire Representative: C. I). Mills I . H. Armor E. A. Burrs Plebe Representative: J. F. Giffin Two hundred eight Tzi o Inindrcd nine im lsi tu 1917 THISTLE ESI IM1 IE1 CARNEGIE LETTER DAY Carnegie Letter Day is a time set aside annually for the students to write to their friends who are considering the choice of a school or college, to boost Carnegie Tech and try thus to induce them to come here. Its object is to maintain and if possible raise the standard of the applicants for enrollment, quality being the main consideration; as the buildings and equipment of the Institute are used very nearly to their efficient capacity now. This occasion has up to now been practically an Industries School event. It originated in the mind of an Industries student, Donald R. Koontz, of the ('lass of 1916. He won the support of t he Assembly of his school and t hat body voted to devote a day in May, 1915, to the use ho suggested. Last year the general feeling was that the results had been good, so the action was repeated on the 13th of April. This year even more importance was attached to it as a means of bringing the most desirable applicants to the doors of the school, and two days were used, Thursday and Friday, the 22nd and 23rd of March. Carnegie Letter Day has already demonstrated that the personal appeal of friends interested in the welfare of the school is a strong influence for bringing the earnest, capable people who accomplish the most for themselves and C. I. T. into touch with their opportunities here. Much credit is due to Koontz and the Industries students for their foresight and interest in starting this good custom. PRESIDENT WILSON PASSES BY-OCTOBER 20. 1916 Two hundred ten May- S'je. f LEBE Qualification ®ay. Mix- r i A -A . V v - - ■ ■ - � «(. XM.lt. I .1 - . V s —er ■ x EM3 EMJ M________CARNEGIE TECH ESJ LSJ Lfi3 ■ UA_J£ Txvo hundred eleven ■im irn Ejjj_____1917 THISTLE_____fgn Ul3 £U ! mmmmm vv -• y v WM SCIENCE SENIOR SWIM JUNE 5. 1916 Two hundred twelve CARNEGIE TECH HJ LU II] COMMENCEMENT WEEK CALENDAR 8:00 I . M. 2:00 P. M. 8:15 P. M. 4:00 P. M. 8:15 P. M. 1:00 P. M. I - fi P. M. 8:00 P. M. 8-11 P. M. 1:00 P. M. 1:00 P. M. 3:30 P. M. 1 6 P. M. 8-11 P. M. 2:00 P. M. 3:30 P. M. 4:15 P. M. 4:30 P. M. (5:30 P. M. 7:30 P. M. 8:00 P. M. 8:15 P. M. 4- 10 P. M. 9:00 P. M. 10:00 A. M. Thursday, June 1st Senior Science Banquet. Seventh Avenue Hotel. Friday, June 2nd Senior M. M. C. S. Picnic, Scwickley. Saturday, June 3rd Banquet, Carnegie Mechanical Engineering Society. German Club. Sunday, June -Hli Baccalaureate Address to Seniors. Faculty and friends, by Director Hamcrschlag. In the Theatre of the School of Applied Design. Concert by Symphony Orchestra of the Department of Music. In the Theatre, School of Applied Design. Monday, June 5th Senior Science Swim, at P. A. A. Morcwood Dormitory 'Pea to Seniors and Faculty of the M. M. C. S. 325 Morewood Avenue. Senior Industries Banquet. Fort Pitt Hotel. Dean and Mrs. Leete’s Reception to Science Seniors. 1000 Farragut Street. Tuesday, June 6tli Senior Luncheon, M. M. C. S., at McCreerv’s. Science Ball Game. Faculty vs. Seniors. Tech Field. Industries Ball Game. Faculty vs. Seniors. Tech Field. Dean Breed’s Reception and Tea to Seniors of the M. M. C. S. 5317 Westminster Street. Dean and Mrs. Connelley’s Reception to Industries Seniors. Wednesday, June 7th—Class Day Senior Exercises. M. M. C. S. Serpentine Drive. M. M. C. S. Ivy Exercises. Entrance Court. Procession of the Stuntcrs. led by the Band. Campus. Class st tints and music. Campus. “Spreads.” Refreshments can also l e secured in the Tech Restaurant. Concert by Tech Band. Campus. Glee Club Singing. Campus. Open-air performance of “The Mikado.” Campus. Exhibition of pictures in Exhibition Hall, Design School. Senior Ball, Schools of Applied Science and Applied Design. At the Rittcnhouse. 'Thursday, June Sth—Commencement Commencement Exercises. Carnegie Music Hall. PROGRAM Symphony in B Minor—Allegro Moderato................................ . Franz Schubert Orchestra. Department of Music, School of Applied Design J. Vick O’Brien, Conductor Introduction John A. Bras hear, Sc.D.. LL.D. Representing the Board of Trustees Shakes|icare’s Message to You William Poel, of London Founder and Director of the Elizal ethan Stage Society “Toreador Et Andalouse” Anton Rubinstein Orchestra, Department of Music Awarding of Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates Director Arthur A. Hamcrschlag. Sc.D., LL.D. “Alma Mater”...................................................... Words by Charles J. Taylor Students and Orchestra 12:00 M. 4:00 P. M. 9:00 P. M. 6:30 P. M. 7:00 P. M. At the close of tin exercises, the Director and the Deans received the alumni and parents in the Foyer. Tea bv Alumnae to Class of 1910, at the Margaret Morrison Carnegie School. Annual election of Alumnae Officers at 3:00 o’clock. Commencement Ball of the Four Schools. Informal. In School of Applied Design. Saturday, June 10th Banquet and Annual Meeting of the Industries Alumni. Fort Pitt Hotel. Banquet and Annual Meeting of the Science and Design Alumni. Fort Pitt Hotel. Tzvo hundred thirteen UU LU EIU 1917 THISTLE EMJ IM1 IM1 ■Ban PTf’miwwvr I? ' •■� «?■ ihit iBien X'co hundred four I ecu LB3 L§3 LIU CARNEGIE TECH LSU LfiJ HO Two hundred fifteen im IMl LU 1917 THISTLE II] LU [U Two hundred sixteen £§3 UP LS3_______CARNEGIE TECH ESJ LSJ EfiJ Two hundred seventeen Two hundred eighteen JUNIOR PROM mm mtin Two hundred nineteen uu yy im 1917 THISTLE M. M. C. S. JUNIOR PROMENADE The Junior Proinenade of the Class of 1918 was held in the Carnegie I’nion on the evening of February the sixteenth. The hall, always attractive, was made still more beautiful by the use of palms, ferns, and yellow spring flowers. The programs of white with an embossed Carnegie seal, were tied with cords of the class colors, maroon and gold. In the receiving line were Miss Parry, honorary member of the class, Miss Demarest and Mrs. Philput, the chaperons, Miss Francis Willis, President of the Senior Class, and Miss Florence Bechtel, President of the Junior Class. During the intermission dinner was served in the foyer. The tables, which were set for six people, were attractively decorated with small lamps which radiated a soft, pleasant light about the hall. After the refreshments dancing was resumed and continued until two o’clock. The one hundred and fifty guests included members of the Board of Directors, the Deans of the four schools, the faculty of Margaret Morrison School, and members of the Junior and Senior class. The committee in charge were Miss Elizabeth Mason, General Chairman; Miss Rachel Beatty, Chairman of Committee for Programs; Miss Grace Crawford, Chairman of Committee for Decoration; Miss Helen Hilleary, Chairman of Refreshment Committee; Miss Helen Senn, Chairman of Music Committee. The Prom proved to be an unusual success and, as all Proms are, was considered the best ever. Two hundred twenty Li] [U LI] CARNEGIE TECH [fi] [U HI THE JUNIOR PROM SCHOOLS OF APPLIED SCIENCE AND APPLIED DESIGN THE COMMITTEE James Ledlie Miller Robert W. Spring J. B. Schumacher . H. F. Bremmer G. L. Morgan L. N. Chair watt Treasurer _ Secretary H. C. Brockmann L. K. Morrison Collins Considered from the standpoint of weather only, February 23, 1917, was nothing out of the ordinary. We had one of those regular Pittsburgh drizzles which work so easily to make a native send up his thank offering for just a peep of sunshine and make our students from more hospitable climes long to be home again. But indeed there were things other than the weather to be considered that night. At ten o’clock M. Edwin Green, president of the Junior Class of the Design School, and Miss Wagner led the one hundred and forty couples assembled down the marble foyer of the Carnegie Music Hall in the grand march that opened the Junior Prom of his class and their Science School colleagues. Then for fifteen dances the eight-piece Nirella Orchestra, with “Herb” Gilg at the piano, sent forth those melodies that enchant, and our own “Uncle Andy” from his elevated position in the center of the hall smiled down on the revel. Time came for the refreshments of the evening and the whole party made way to the banquet hall. With the lunch finished, the one demand was for more music. Now the clock ticked out his monotonous monologue unheeded until the wee hour of four, when this Prom, like the many before it, passed into the history of our school life as “the best Prom ever.” But the Prom was not a spontaneous outburst that just happened and found some three hundred human beings ready to enjoy it. It was the result of days and weeks of real work by the committee. These are the men who deserve the credit for the splendor of that event we all enjoyed so much. Sometime there will come another Prom, even better than ours, because that is the progress of events. 'Then we too will join in its praise—but until that day in the dim future we know that ours was the best. Two hundred twenty-one LM3 LM2 LMJ 1917 THISTLE £E3 LSJ £Z3 FLAG RAISING-MARCH 21. 1917 Two hundred tzvcnty-two MUSICAL CLUBS Two hundred twenty-three 1917 THISTLE LMJ UL3 IM1 CARNEGIE MUSICAL CLUBS MEMBERSHIP A. Carnegie II. A. Weber . II. A. Madison . President Manager Publicity Manager J. I. Pannabakeu _ A. W. Einstein R. W. Spring G. V. Smith Asst. Manager - Stage Manager Librarian Glee Librarian Mandolin MANDOLIN CLUB GLEE CLUB Sc;x. Gregorio Scalzo, Director 1st Mandolins A. Carnegie H. H. Hedlund ( C. Balaurie V. II. Kihciienboweh S. Cohen T. H. Ross 2nd Mandolins J. J. Pannaiiakbk (I. R. Watson •I. D. Armour G. R. Oliver P. S. McNamara F. G. Stoy V. V. Bollinger F. B. Treat F. A. Faville 1st Violins C.%. Bronk F. J. Wood C. H. SORDER F. G. Gaul M. S. Holt 2nd Violins S. L. Carrol C. L. Bloom Mandolin Cello G. W. Smith Mandola ■J. F. Sweeny Guitars H. A. Madison L. C. Smith H. V. Cost Geo. Ellerton Bertram S. Webber. Director Adolph II. Schutz. Accompanist 1st Tenors .1. Gerber P. .1. Hapka .1. Steel Jamison I). II. Sandow C. R. A. E. L. C. o. c. G. Ainsworth I. Bost W. Einstein M. Pugh R. Truitt L. Lea M. Owen B. Reid P. Thomson 2nd Tenors 1st Basses 2nd Basses K. R. Benson I). L. Courtney W. F. Kelley .1. E. Koontz T. R. Hinckley E. P. BatbhaM E. Schulte II. I). Smith W. R. Tobin R. E. Vernon Roy Welter R. W. Spring p. . Weber H. E. Younk T. G. Tiffany R. II. Einstein J. G. Todd II. A. Weber C. L. Yost B. Battey II. C. Mkxagii C. C. Pribek F. L. Sharpe R. F. Wentz II. K. Weis C. R. Hundley Two hundred twenty-four LU LIU LIU CARNEGIE TECH GREGORIO SCALZO BERTRAM S. WEBBER Signor Gregorio Scalzo was born in Taormina, Italy, in 1881. At the age of nine he commenced the study of the mandolin. When only 10, he toured South America, and later returned to Leipzig, where he continued his study of music. A short time later he again went to South America and appeared in all of t he larger cities as concert mandolinist. In the spring of 1909, Sgn. Scalzo came to New York and was engaged to play the violin in the Pittsburgh Orchestra. In 1910 he became director of the Mandolin Club of the Carnegie Musical Clubs, a position which he has held to the present time with great credit to himself and to the clubs. Sgn. Scalzo was one of the first directors to introduce the higher grade of music in such organizations and he has brought the Mandolin Club to a point where it compares favorably with the Symphony Orchestra. Bertram S. Webber was graduated from the University of Chicago as Ph. B. He studied piano, organ and composition in Paris during 1907-1908. Returning to America, he became organist of the Central Church of Chicago. Mr. Webber came to Pittsburgh in 1908 and for seven years was organist and choirmaster of the St. Andrew’s Church of this city. At present he is director of the Mendelssohn Choir and the First Presbyterian Church Choir of Greensburg. Mr. Webber first, became known in the school from his wonderful production of “The Mikado” last year. His work with the Glee Club during the present season has been even more remarkable. By his energy and whole-hearted effort he has produced a club which surpasses all previous ones, and has won the respect and admiration of all the men of the organization. Two hundred twenty-five •LU LMJ LU 1917 THISTLE LZ3 IMl LU Pannabakcr Smith Einstein Madison Carnegie EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Spring Weber RESUME OF THE SEASON 1910-17 The Musical Clubs were organized by a small group of musically inclined students of Carnegie’s charter class. At first, the men met merely for their own recreation, and they probably never realized that the organization in a few short years would become the leading non-athletic activity of the Institute. The present season opened with the usual charity concert at Marshalsea, followed by a benefit at the East Liberty Branch Library. Efforts were then concentrated upon a short trip during the first part of the Christmas vacation. The first concert was held in Youngstown on December 18th, and the following evening the men appeared in Akron under the joint auspices of the Smiler’s Club and the Carnegie Clan of Akron. The concert and banquet at the University Club, which has become a yearly event, was held on February 3rd. The banquet was one of the most enjoyable events of the year and gave opportunity for the men to become acquainted. The Washington’s Birthday trip was started with the concert at New Kensington on February 21st. At Warren, Pa., the following evening, the men were well received and after the concert were entertained with a dance at the Conewango Club. The final appearance was in the High School Auditorium at Erie, before a small but appreciative audience. On March 2nd the clubs presented a concert in Greensburg under the management of Two liundrrd tzuenty-six [U [U LU CARNEGIE TECH [Mi LiU LU Mr. Webber. The newspaper criticism was the most favorable that the organization has ever received. The climax of the season was reached with the annual Home Concert on March 9th. The program contained a wide variety of selections, both instrumental and vocal. The Glee Club sang with a skill which surprised the audience and showed the effect of much patient work. The Mandolin Club performed with the precision which has become a characteristic of Sgn. Scalzo’s direction. The comedy numbers by the quartet and the trio caused much laughter and livened up the program after the more serious compositions. Mr. Reid’s work was highly artistic and his selections were new and entertaining. The feature of the Second Part was the Miniature Minstrel Show by the Glee Club. The Annual Home Concert Dance, at the Schcnley, was a brilliant social event. The remainder of the season consisted of concerts in the Pittsburgh district. Among these were the Maennerchor Hall in Mt. Washington, Crafton High School, Swissvale, Blairsville and the joint concert with P. C. W. The season as a whole has been one of the most successful in the history of the clubs. HOME CONCERT—CARNEGIE MUSIC HALL ALMA MATER 1. A. Viking Song Colerid e-Taylor • B. I'm A-Longin’ Fo’ Von Jane Hathaway dec Club 2. Meteor March . IF. M. Rice Mandolin Club :i. A. Ashes Of Roses............................ C. C. Robison B. A IIong-Kong Romance II. Hadley Clce Club 4. Mandolin Trio................................... Selected Messrs. Cost. Sweeny and Madison 5. Reading “Aux It aliens” . Bulwer Lylton C. B. Reid 0. The Rosary.........................................------- Nevin Quartet Messrs. Welter. Jamison, Olsen, Hundley 7. Auf Wiedersohn............................From u Blue Paradise” Mandolin Club S. A. The Bells of Shandon ......................... AVein B. The Musical Trust . H. Hadley dice Club it. Santiago Waltz . . . . - . . . .A. Corbin Mandolin Club INTERMISSION 10. Serenade.......................................... Herbert Mandolin Club 11. Trio..............................................Selected Messrs. Cost, Sweeny, Schutz 12. Old dory...................................------- Seredy Mandolin Club MINIATURE MINSTREL SHOW Under the direction of Messrs. C. B. Reid, and B. S. Webber Interlocutor.............................- - - - B. Battey End Men ... - Messrs. Vost, Sandow, Truitt and Reid Ballads by Messrs. Welter, Olsen, Jamison, Sharp Decorations by Randolph and McClcments Two hundred twenty-seven THE CHORAL CLUB Bertram S. Webber . Executive Adolph H. Schutz ... Otto M. Olsen Phyllis McMarlin _ Director Committee President Vice-President Secretary and Social Chairman Those who witnessed the splendid production of “The Mikado” last year will well remember the above scenes. The undertaking was the first of its kind at Tech and was the launching of the custom of presenting a light opera each year. The truly admirable initiation of the custom was largely due to the able leadership of Mr. Webber, the director, the management of Mr. Battey, President 1915-1G; the excellent work of the principals; supported by a well trained chorus, and the co-operation of the various departments of the Design School and the Margaret Morrison School. At both performances in the Design School Theatre, it was evident that the “Japanese Invasion” had taken Tech by storm. The following is taken from The Tartan of May 10, 1916: Two hundred twenty-eight IMMENSE JAPANESE INVASION IMMINENT Official Advices Say Mikado’s Imperial Forces Will Arrive May 25, at Night. Official dispatches from Titipu, signed by his Excellency the Kmixror. confirm the report that the Mikado will take Tech by storm in spite of any resistance that may lx) offered. Elaborate preparations have been made in secret. “Wonderful organization of highly trained Japanese forces will be irresistible,” say experts. Secret service agents have disclosed the startling fact that the Mikado has made complete arrangements for the occupation of the Design School Theatre on Thursday and Friday Nights, May 25th and 26th. At the Japanese embassy it was learned today, by Tartan reporters, that the entire court of Titipu would hold forth here for two days. Mr. J. Woodman Thompson, of national reputation as a scenic artist and designer, who has been connected with the school of drama for the oast two years, is now heroically working night and day to reproduce the natural Japanese setting for the occasion, to ap|x ase if possible the ire of the terrible Mikado. J. Vick O'Brien, actuated by the same lofty motives, is frantically directing the Symphony Orchestra through the weird cadences of the “Land of the Rising Sun.” We believe that his efforts will bring about amicable relations, in fact, deep down in our hearts we are quite sure that Vick is going to make a hit. Anyone who has ever heard the music of the Mikado will understand that nothing but happiness and good cheer can prevail when these enchanting melodics of the east country are in the air. The success of the production has led to the prepartion of the well-known operetta, “Robin Hood,” for 1916-17. It is proposed to give this rather ambitious production at one of Pittsburgh’s larger theaters, thus making another step in keeping with the widening of the “Tech Sphere.” Two hundred twenty-nine Ttto hundred thirty CARNEGIE TECH C. I. T. E. G. Sullivan (’. A. Andrews S. A. Smith G. K. Watson O. DePrEFONTAINE - F. I. Critchlow . HAND Director Manager A ssistatit Manav.cr Secretary and Treasurer Librarian A ssistant Librarian Cornels D. Bittcrman R. C. Dooley B. H. Goldcnsen (). 1). Kingsbury H. S. Robins .1. R. Weir W. A. Warrick II. E. McMillan W. H. Cameron M. L. Smith Clarinets 0. K. 01 instead A. Beetle R. A. Van Wye A. C. Corrao H. Bocchicchio X. E. Carr E. P. Bateham J. S. Rowe G. U. Schmitt A It os S. A. Smith (). L. Moreley G. R. Watson V. U. Craig Bass (). K. Brenot J. B. Kimball Baritone J. A. Avilett F. N. Orris Piccolos C. A. Andrews M. A. Fair R. F. Rote Trombones L. H. Rank F. M. Critchlow A. F. Tex ter C. Hickinbottom C. DePrefontaine Cymbals ('. P. Scuddcr Drums R. W. Seidel W. J. Wagner P. Stinchfield .J. E. O’Donnell OUR BAND—THIS YEAR One of tin most popular and useful organizations of the school is our Band. It is composed entirely of students of the school excepting tin director. The development of this excellent organization was first begun in the fall of 1913. H. E. Gumbart, ’15, was student manager and under his careful guidance the Band soon began to prove its usefulness. During the season of 191i)-1916, A. .J. Hanks, student manager, very ably continued the good work. The season of 1910-1917 brings to us, under the efficient guidance of Manager C. A. Andrews, the best, largest, and most thoroughly equipped Band that Tech has ever had. Too much cannot be said in praise and appreciation of the excellent work the Band has given us during the season just passed. Its enlivening strains have led us on to glorious victories on field and floor, DIRECTOR SULLIVAN Two hundred thirty-one LU [II EU 1917 THISTLE and what one of us who recalls the great game of November 18th, but sees before him our Band in its splendid array thrilling the great concourse of rooters and spectators with its excellent music and wonderful evolutions. Well can we say, “We arc proud of our Hand,” for it has fully proved itself to be one of the best college bands in the country. E. F. Sullivan, the Director, known by all as “Sully,” has been the instructing and directing influence since 1913 and the success of his efforts has been due to his spirit of “My heart is in the work.” So that again we say, “We are proud of our band, of its Director. of its officers, and of its members. It is a credit to the school and is fully deserving of the support of the entire school to whom they have ever willingly given their time and services. Hail Band of 1916-1917! 5mjth Watson Do Prcfontaine Andrews BAND OFFICERS Two hundred thirty-two Two hundred thirty-three LSJ UU LHL3 1917 THISTLE £H3 UU £®J HELEN K SENN EMAUNE J WALKED At W DUNCAN GREEN EJ.- ir� CK lT HARRY LGAGE focj y AOf.tar BOARD OF EDITORS GEBTCCCC Pl MADEIRA 81V. R«p - V M C tt DAVID CM°COY LEO J KELLY N. V PAUL HARMOe K«f« 7Vo hundred lhirfv- our EM3 LeU LiaJ____ CARNEGIE TECH LU LfiJ LMJ AJ AIRO Aiir-W«- UlficA r£L£N D a05'A.CR7H -v s ' . KELSON P RICE Manager LCARLftMtTff Trr v� u'r-.' THE 1917 THISTLE HELEN A OAR iWauy WALLACE H. EASON HELEN DRILL EDWARD FMCftSAN RM.PH K. 77i o hundred thirty-five L J LiU EMJ 1917 THISTLE rsi rai £|U THE TARTAN Editor-in-Chief Alfred M. Staehi.e Hu si ness Manager Paul W. Emmkl Managing Editors Glen II. Haynes (1st Semester) YY. II. Searight (2nd Semester) News Editors Russell Hoxwortii A. G. Pearce Athletic Editor J. J. Kennedy Assistant Athletic Editors J. P. Davis P. C. Tucker A dvert is ing Ma nager Nelson P. Rice Editors M. I). MEYEItSON Alex. Siiarovk Sue Smith P. II. Armor Associate Editors F. C. McConnell II. J. SCOBELL A. J. Morris Ida Richter Circulation Manager R. R. Mumma OM MUNI CATION is one of the necessities of modern civilization and there can be no doubt that a school of j over three thousand men and women needs some means by which they may exchange ideas. The Tartan is reg-ognized as having served our school in this capacity since its foundation—this year better than ever before. In holding a banquet for its staff and former executives, December 8, 1916, t he Tartan Board set a worthy example for its successors to follow. At this banquet, Harry Keck, sporting editor of the Pittsburgh Post, said, “I know of no other college paper that sends a photographer with the football team and, as far as I know, The Tartan is one of the best college papers in the country today.” A. H. Gilson, editor-in-chief in ’13-T4, said, “I heartily agree with Two hundred thirty-six m W mi_________________________CARNEGIE TECH_____________IM1 IB1 IM1 the policy of The Tartan in doing all in its power to bring tin four schools together.” These last words touch the heart of one of the most earnest aims of the paper. Tech can never he the Tech we all want to look back to as our Alma Mater until we join forces without reservation. The astonishing progress made by The Tartan during the last year is reflected in the circulation which has increased from one thousand last year to twenty-six hundred this year. In spite of the ‘‘ups and downs of the Tartan staff,” the editor, “Al” Staehlc, is as funny as the proverbial crutch, and when questioned concerning the success of tin paper, attributed it largely to the fact that both he and the business manager have cherished since infancy the desire to edit a real college paper. Who would suspect either of them of entertaining such a serious wish? The editor says that through his office he has been able to make t he acquaintance of every member of the Post staff except the Society ICditor, and that before the end of the semester he hopes to have met her. Speed” Emmci We are proud of The Tartan and its work for t he school and we wish for it many years of increasing success. In so doing we are but joining with the C. I. T. Alumnus, Puppet and the Bagpipe, which have already meted out a full measure of praise to our contemporary for its thorough and enjoyable covering of its field of daily events at Carnegie. THE TARTAN STAFF Two hundred thirty-seven mi mi LMJ_______1917 THISTLE Hi Hi EU THE SHILLING For three years the Shilling has been published tri-annually by Margaret Morrison Carnegie School upper classes. It has contained the best things in literature produced in the school, news of activities and the work of the Departments, and (this year) illustrations and drawings from the Art Department. The officers for the year are: OFFICERS ..................EdUor-in-Cliief Assisi Editor Business Manager Assisi Business Manager . Literary Editor Assist Literary Editor Departmental Editor Faculty Advisor M. Elizabeth Hearing Anna MG'and less . FrXnces Wii.us Lucille Wakefield Elizabeth Richey Salome Stamm Christine Cameron Miss Parry Two hundred thir y-eiijht Lai LMJ W CARNEGIE TECH IM1 l l mi Wheeler Denman Hurl THE BAGPIPE And what, then, was the Bagpipe? There you are. The little word “was” fits the bill. It was —and it is yet—but a toy. When it made its debut on the Stage of Tech last October, it was greeted with a riot of applause; a well-fed exchequer told that. At any rate the enthusiasm called for an encore. The public (God bless ’em!) smilingly swallowed it. So ye eds tried it again. But while The Bagpipe was in stains quo, we began to smell a mouse. That mouse grew to the size of a Shetland pony; therefore we played the joker on the Christmas issue, with a twclve-dollar zinc on the cover. It was offered for sale. Staehle got scared. Ah, brethren, little did we rec, in our varied attempts to wax eloquent, that policy and tradition would tend to disembowel us. Demosthenes often said to himself, as he sat listening to the clinking matrices, “Where he is, whose erratic pen did oft threat to part the bushes of Schenley Park?” And the little, wee voice of intuition would whisper back, “He pores over The Rubaiyat, trying to dope out a bank-advertising scheme.” “Then where,” he would re-ask, amid the silence of the Print Shop, “are the work-thirsting innocents, who were wont to distributed heir neighbors’ “pi” out of sheer loyalty?” Again the voice, “They haunt the halls of the Design School, worshipping at the Shrine of Femininity, whilst lie of vertical proportions prostrates himself in the Temple of Ideals.” “The little toy Bagpipe is covered with dust, But sturdy, and staunch it stands, And ye radical Ed., he is ridden with rust, And his fountain-pen moulds in his hands. Time was when the little toy Bag was new, And the Editor s brain was aflarc, But that was the time when the captain and crew Kissed them, and put them there.” March 5, 1917 Thad I). Wheeler Two hundred thirty-nine mi mi mi 1917 THISTLE rgn ran mi The Joy of Carnegie Published by the Students of the Carnegie Institute of Technology, six times during the School Year. YEA RLY Su USCRIPTION. Sixty-seven Cents. Fifteen Cents the Copy. John A. Carothkrs Robert C. Orr A. Brady McSwigan James R. Arnold Irvine N. King _ Robert E. Drake F. Rudyard Porter Gordon E. P. Wright inton Kelly A. M. Stashlk Editor-in-Chief Art Editor A rt A dvisor Ma naging Ed i to r Assistant Business Manager Circ uiation Ma linger 1 A ssociate Staff Two hundred forty II] [U Li] CARNEGIE TECH [U [U Li] CARNEGIE STUDENTS AND FACULTY AT PLATTSBURG. JULY. 1916 THE C. I. T. MILITARY TRAINING ASSOCIATION The origin of this organization, officially formed on March 28, 1017, dates back to January of the present year. Late in that month The Tartan, realizing the total lack of military instruction at Tech, and stimulated by the knowledge of the activities at other leading educational institutions of the country, began to agitate the question through its columns. As a result two men, Tom Orr of Science, and Howard Pearce of Design School, conceived the idea of a course of military instruction at Carnegie. They, with Alfred Staehle and ‘ I)oc” Heilman, formed a committee to advance the proposition. The first movement consisted in calling all men who had had any military training together to consider the situation. These men made up the Military Affairs Committee, which, through sub-committees, secured the erection of a flagpole and the provision of a flag for it, and arranged a general mass meeting of students to begin the work. At this mass meeting, held Wednesday, March 21, the students unanimously passed resolutions calling for the formation of a ('. I. T. military organization, and signed cards agreeing to elect a course if it were installed. The men who signed the cards met again on the 28th, formed the Training Association, and authorized its officers to proceed, with the cooperation of the Faculty, to install a course of training to be started immediately after the Easter vacation. The Officers of the Association are: T. E. Orr, - Chairman L. H. Boss, - Vice-Chairman R. H. Gerber,...................................... Secretary Two hundrrd forty-one LU IM2 EJU 1917 THISTLE im mi mi Y. M. C. A. The Carnegie Institute of Technology Y. M. C. A. was organized January 16, 1916. The object of the organization is to unite all students who desire to strengthen the spiritual life and influence of the institution; to promote growth in Christian character and fellowship and aggressive Christian service and to lead them to devote their lives to Jesus Christ where they can accomplish the most for the extension of the Kingdom of God. The organization has been growing steadily since its origin and now has plans to get a paid secretary. Since September, 1916, five Bible classes have been organized in fraternities and one in the Dormitory. This work has met with much success where it has been tried. The organization has also established morning meetings where men can get together before classes and start the day aright by a few prayers and some singing. Y. M. C. A. stands for the building of Christian character and such work as this cannot fail. OFFICERS R. K. Merker.....................................President Paul Keisbk............................. 1st Vice-President C. E. Rutherford.................................Secretary L. J. Conskk...................................Treasurer Members of Cabinet H. J. McCorkle J. P. Warner F. J. Hartman N. S. Watson W. C. Loxustretii Two hundred forty-two fgl FBI FBI CARNEGIE TECH [fij IA1 LU THE TECH BIBLE CLASS The Tech Bible Class of the First Baptist Church of Pittsburgh consists of young men and girls of the Carnegie Institute of Technology, organized for religious and social purposes. The class is represented in the Tech Y. M. C. A. Cabinet by a delegate elected by the class. CLASS ROLL Top row—left to right:—lb lb Clratulin, lb I). Anderson, Ronald J. Goodsell. Second row—George C. Balantie, Mildred Ruth bone, Isabel Holliday, Blanche Eastman Morey, O. I). Kingsbury, Grace Butcher, Lucille Traut. Annette Carpenter, Elizabeth Lupton, M. Elizabeth Hearing. Third row—Paul A. Sipperlev, Mary Owens, Kathryn Harris, Professor J. A. Fitzgerald, Rev. and Mrs. Preston C. Stringfield, Gladys S. Wakefield. Front Row -Clarence E. Powell. R. Lee Whoston, Harold lb Titus, A. Lucille Wakefield, Frederick W. Gaul, Edward lb Rhodes, Fred M. Mohncy. Photographer—N. S. Watson. Two hundred forty-three M. M. C. S. GUILD 191(5-17 The Guild is the charitable organization of the Margaret Morrison Carnegie School and is well known throughout the city. The girls give their services in volunteer playground or settlement work and money is raised by the dues, 25 cents a year, and the Christmas Bazaar. This year over $180.00 has been cleared. Fifty dollars has gone to support a club for foreign mothers at the Soho Settlement. The remainder will go to the Pittsburgh Home for Girls and any other charities which the members feel most need their aid. Two hundred forty-four ORGANIZATIONS I ■ 'i s DU DU LMi CARNEGIE TECH Eli IIJ Li] ORGANIZATIONS HE ORGANIZATIONS section includes the groups of students, formed for various purposes, in which only a limited number take part, as distinguished from activities which in general are open to students of all schools, or at least all students in any one school. The main subdivisions are: honorary societies, sororities, fraternities, dormitories, course and professional societies, and religious and social organizations. The honorary societies are six in number, and really fall into two distinct classes. Two of them are primarily on a basis of scholarship, taking into account at the same time the general activity andxharacter record of the men eligible. Of these the better known is Tan Beta Pi, the national engineering honorary fraternity, which draws its membership from the School of Applied Science. Alpha Tau is a similar organization, at present purely local, founded in 1910 in the School of Applied Industries. The remaining four groups select their members more on a basis of activity, athletic and social accomplishments. Seannaehie is made up of the leaders of the teams in t he various sports, the publications and certain other activities, and the senior presidents in the three men’s schools. Delta Skull is a junior Science and Design body, and Lawtochfrarie a sophomore society in Science School. All the above groups are made up of day students. The night Science men organized this year an honorary society of their own, naming it Klanicht. In the past the sororities have been an important factor among the girl students. At present they are in a peculiar condit ion. The Margaret Morrison sororities arc in process-of gradual disbanding, as a result of an agreement between the M. M. C. S. Pan-Hellenic Society and Dean Breed, by which no new members are to be taken, and after all the present members have graduated from school no new Greek letter societies are to be founded for a period of five years. The purpose of this abolition of sororities is to create a stronger feeling of democracy in t he school by minimizing the breaking up into small groups. Its-actual effect remains to be demonstrated. In Design School there are two sororities which are not connected with those in Margaret Morrison and will continue their activity unaffected by the fate of their sister organizations. One of these is a national body. The fraternities have had a much more successful career at Tech. They have grown stronger each year and are now furnishing a considerable proportion of the students with the best of living accommodations and associations of good fellowship. At the present, time three of the Science and Design fraternities are chapters of national organizations, and in addition we have an all-schools chapter of the Commons Club with us. Also there are a number of locals which are a good influence in the Tech community and give their members benefits to be obtained in no other way. The fraternities in many cases keep a close watch on the scholarship of their members, and the spirit is such that good work results as well as social betterment. The dormitories are included at this point because they represent distinct enough social entities to play a most important part in the academic history of the students who live in them. This is particularly true of the girls’ dorms, but the men also have found the Carnegie living quarters to be much more than mere places to study and sleep. Two hundred forty-five- 1917 THISTLE IM1 IM1 IM1 Perhaps the most all-embracing list is that of the course and professional societies. Practically every student in the four schools belongs to one or another of these. Their aim is to keep their members interested in the work they are undertaking, posted on its progress, and acquainted with each other so as to enjoy more fully their associations in school and to be able to co-operate better in later life. Each course has its own and a healthy rivalry exists among the various courses which helps along the programs of events. Speakers come in from active practice in the professional world to address these bodies, and altogether they exert a strong and beneficial influence in the student life at Carnegie. The Y. M. C. A. has an active student branch at Tech, and has worked hard and efficiently to keep the men interested in religious life, through its Bible classes, morning meetings, and other gatherings. Its success is reflected to a certain extent in the Tech Bible Class in the “Church of the Illuminated Cross.” The list of activities would be far from complete if the C. I. T. Economic Society were omitted. This organization is made up of students and faculty members from all four schools who are interested in economic and social problems. It has brought a number of noted speakers to Carnegie and has afforded to the general student body as well as to its own members an opportunity to study and discuss the live questions of the day with authorities whose opinions command respect in their field. MEN S DORMITORIES Two hundred forty-six noi iUK_ SOCIETIES The heights that great men reached and kept-Were not attained by .sudden flight-but they, while their companion a .slept, Were toiling- upward thru thi? nit 7 Ttvo hundred forty-seven LMJ im 1917 THISTLE ✓ XEau ©eta ipi When the Carnegie Institute chapter of Tau Beta Pi, Gamma of Pennsylvania, was installed in February, 1910, it was not definitely known what position it would assume on the campus. Now at the end of one year the most radical hopes and the fondest desires of its founders have been realized. Tau Beta Pi has in this short time become the leading honorary institution at Tech, a power in school affairs, and a goal for which all undergraduates fondly strive and in so striving better themselves and better the school. Strong local fraternities, counter attractions of a metropolitan city, innate peculiarities of the school, none of these have retarded the growth of Tau Beta Pi. It has developed rapidly because its ideals are just and are compatible with those of all other institutions at Tech. All of us, no matter what our affiliation, have as the ultimate purpose of that affiliation the bettering and preserving of the name of our alma mater. This Tau Beta Pi does in its own unique way, a way which induces the undergraduate to assume part of the load of student activities and the graduate member to put forth all his efforts toward the betterment of mankind. The pressing need for such an organization has been well supplied. It is the policy of the fraternity to take in such Alumni who have taken degrees and who have maintained a scholarship rating sufficient to place them in the upper quarter of their class. The present chapter is busy with the tasks of computing the standing of all classes prior to 1910, and will in a short time make such elections as it deems proper. The insignia of Tau Beta Pi, a watch-key shaped like the bent of a trestle furnishes recognition for those who performed the double service to their Alma Mater of scholarship and activities. But the key means more than this—it means the cherishment of those high ideals deemed essential in professional success, and a close association with the leaders of the profession. Tzvo hundred forty-eight DU IM1 LM3 CARNEGIE TECH THE TAU BETA PI FRATERNITY Founded at Lehigh University in 1885. ROLL OF CHAPTERS Alpha of Pennsylvania, 1885 Lehigh University, South Bethlehem, Pa. Alpha ok Michigan, 1S92 Michigan Agricultural College, East Lansing, Mien. Alpha of Indiana, 1893 Purdue University, West Lafayette, Inch Alpha ok New Jersey, 189(5 Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, N. J. Alpha of Illinois, 1897 University of Illinois, Urbane, 111. Alpha of Wisconsin, 1899 University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wis. Alpha of Ohio, 1900 Case School of Applied Science, Cleveland, (). Alpha of Kentucky, 1902 State University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ivy. Alpha of New Yoke, 1902 Columbia University, New York City. Alpha of Missouri, 1902 University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo. Beta of Michigan, 1901 Michigan College of Mines, Houghton, Mich. Alpha of Colorado. 1905 Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colo. Beta of Colorado, 1905 University of Colorado, Boulder, Col. Beta of Illinois, 190G Armour Institute of Technology, Chicago, 111. Beta of New York, 190G H Syracuse University, Syracuse, X. Y. Gamma ok Michigan, 190(5 University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich. Beta of Missouri, 190(5 Missouri School of Mines, Rolla, Mo. Alpha of California, 1900 University of California, Berkeley, Cal. Alpha of Iowa, 1907 Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa. Beta of Iowa. 1909 University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa. Alpha ok Minnesota, 1910. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis Minn. Delta ok New York. 1910. Cornell University, Ithica, N Y Alpha ok Massachusetts, 1910. Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Mass. Alpha ok Maine, 1911 University of Maine, Orono, Maine. Beta ok Pennsylvania, 1912 Pennsylvania State College, State College, Pa. Alpha ok Washington, 1912 University of Washington, Seattle, Wash. Alpha of Arkansas, 1914 University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Ar Alpha of Kansas, 1914 University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kan. Beta of Ohio, 1915 University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, O. Gamma of Pennsylvania, 1910 Carnegie Institute of Technology, Pittsburgh, Pa. Alpha of Texas, 1910 University of Texas, Austin, Tex. Two hundred forty-nine Laj LM3 LEJ____1917 THISTLE [f] [i] EI3 Two hundred fifty [S3 ESJ LSj CARNEGIE TECH EU ULJ IM1 mam PERSONNEL OF THE TAU BETA PI FRATERNITY Fratres in Facilitate John Hopkin Locte, Honorary Pennsylvania Gamma Fred Crabtree, Honorary Pennsylvania Gamma Willibald ('. L. Trinks, Honorary Pennsylvania Gamma Allen Holt Blaisdell, Maine Alpha Harry Sloan I lower, Ohio Alpha Francis Michael McCullough, Wisconsin Alpha Franklin Allen Simmons, Massachusetts Alpha Fratres in Collegio Members from the (Mass of 1910 Max Albert C. W. Andrews James Borland Darwin A. Curtis Frank J. Davis Rensselaer A. Gaines Paisley B. Harwood Carl F. Hofstetter George H. Jacobson Louis S. Jacobson Mordecai Lipman Harry A. Madison Thomas E. On Elmer G. Peterson Charles F. Wagner Edgar C. Wilson Wayne W. Wilson Two hundred fifty-one Two hundred fifty-two tfiJ EfiJ LfiJ CARNEGIE TECH LSJ IM2 LIU Hlpba Sau Alpha Tau is an honorary fraternity organized in the school of Applied Industries on May 22, 1916. The objects of the fraternity arc: first, to promote a higher scholastic standing amon the student body; second, to furnish an incentive to the best efforts on the part of the graduates and undergraduates; third, to establish a general spirit of good fellowship; and fourth, to advance the cause of industrial education. Alpha Tau is a new factor in industrial training, but it is hoped that it may come to mean to this branch of education what Phi Beta Kappa and Tau Beta Pi mean to their types of education. Both of these organizations had small beginnings and have come to stand for big things, so Alpha Tau may develop to a standing on a par with these older organizations. MEMBERS Faculty Doan (Donnelley Professor Dunnells Professor Leeds Professor Morris Mr. Fred J. Hartman Student Stuart H. Jones Edwin C. Hoye Clifford H. McNary Raymond J. Wean Frederick J. O’Brien Charles K. Rutherford Cronise K. Koontz C. Hale Dowman Robert J. Brockcr Nicholas Tramonte W. Duncan Green Joseph If. Chivers Leroy M. St raver William H. Payne Harry W. Miller Blair C. Spcicher Orrin I). Kingsbury Two hundred fifty-three Sbe Seannacbie Societ? Harold L. Heilman, Design _ J. Russell Hoxworth, Industries Harry A. Madison, Science . Lewis H. Boss, Design President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Marvin C. Adams, Design Webster T. Ammerman, Design Edward Baker, Science Martin E. Boyer, Jr., Design Andrew Carnegie, Science Cecil L. Eaton, Science George E. Finlay, Industries M. Edwin Green, Design W. Duncan Green, Industries Herbert E. Ilellstrom, Science John J. Kennedy, Science Harry C. James E. Kesner, Science Ralph K. Mcrker, Industries Leslie M. Merrill, Science Thomas E. Orr, Science Howard B. Pearce, Design William L. Rembler, Science Alfred M. Staehle, Science Robert E. Vernon, Design Warren R. Walker, Science Oliver Wilkins, Design Arleigh B. Williamson, Design Zehfuss, Industries Two hundred fifty-four 1SJ LSJ LSJ CARNEGIE TECH LSJ im IMl Delta Slum Honorary Society of the Junior Classes of the Schools of Applied Science and Applied Design. J. A. Arnold Philip Marshall E. G. Keniena E. H. PIol .worth Oliver Wilkins J. L. Miller R. E. Vernon M. E. Green M. B. Garber A. J. Hanks Two hundred fifty-five Xawtocbfrartc Lawtochfrarie, the Sophomore honorary society of the Science School, was formed by a group of sophomores in the spring of 1915. The purpose of the Society is for the promotion'of new ideas that would be of benefit to Tech, and also to give recognition to those who have participated in school activities during their plebe year. The active membership is limited to ten. members being elected the latter part of plebe year and remaining active throughout (he sophomore year. They are chosen from the men who have achieved prominence in athletics, school activities and scholarships. Senior Members Andrew Carnegie Darwin A. Curtis Herbert E. Hellstrom Harold Kennedy James E. Kesner Carl H. Kindi Harry A. Madison Leslie M. Merrill Thomas E. Orr Lyman W. Sherwood Junior Members James M. Doherty Allred J. Hanks Ernest H. Holzworth Edward G. Kemena Phillip P. Marshall Raymond E. McCracken John S. McFeaters Joseph Pannahakcr Blair Shumaker Joseph M. Slater Sophomore Members P. H. Armor E. P. Bateham J. D. Beatty G. R. Brand in George Ellcrton, Jr. H. A. Kuhn C. R. Little E. 11. Pafenbach T. C. Perkinson M J. Smith Sylvester Williams ‘Not. in School Two hundred fifty-six Iklantcbt CHARTER MEMBERS D. W. Allan, ’18 G. L. Morgan, T8 A. C. Bennett, T7 J. M. Miller, T7 H. V. Guenther, T8 W. A. McMichaels, T8 T. A. Hughes, T7 F. R. Porter, ’18 E. F. Morgan, ’18 W. B. Skinkle, T7 (5. E. P. Wright, ’17 “And wild and high the Klanicht’s gathering rose.” Which expresses the spirit and somewhat of the fact. Too young to have many friends, too young to have made enemies; like everything good and strong, it will do both. With no Past, a swiftly-moving Present and a broad and deep Future; composed of men who do not burn their bridges behind them; who would rather see a little Service than a great deal of Reform, but who believe they can leave most any part of the world a little better than they find it. This is Klanicht in the swiftly-moving Present. Two hundred fifty-seven LIU LIU [Ml 1917 THISTLE______IM1 IM1 LEI M. M. 0. S. SOItORITIES The present school year marks the passing from public attention of tin sororities in Margaret Morrison Carnegie School. As noted, elsewhere they have taken in no new members for two seasons, and while the Junior Class is now represented in them, it is probable that no further activities will lx undertaken the present spring or in 1917-T8. A year from this June all tlx classes will have graduated and membership will be a purely alumnae function. The action leading up to this state of things was an agreement made in 1910 between the Margaret Morrison Pan-Hellenic Society, representing all the Greek letter sororities in the school, on one side, and Dean Breed for the Administration and Faculty on the other. It was taken after careful consideration as being in the best interests of the whole student body for the future. Its purpose was to promote democracy and increase general interest in the activities and organizations open to the entire group. The sororities have accepted the program in good faith and are carrying it out to the best of their ability. Under it no additions have been or will be made to their membership as it existed at the time of the agreement, and after the last class represented. 1918, shall graduate, no new Greek letter sororities are to be allowed to be founded in the school for a period of five years. A picturesque and distinctive feature of Carnegie life is thus quietly fading into history. Time will test tlx wisdom of letting it pass, but it is believed by all concerned to lx a wise and beneficial move, and it is to be hoped that future conditions will substantiate this belief. The sororities now bidding farewell to the pages of The Thistle and the Carnegie Tech public are: Theta Sigma Alpha Delta Alpha Psi Alpha Sigma Pi Delta Delta Delta Theta Tivo hundred fifly-ciyht Two hundred fifty-nine LSJ LIU LSJ 1917 THISTLE Cbt pbt (School of Applied Design) Dorothy Ramsey Grace Saxe Ena Lewis Dollie Brawn Marie Highbergcr Gertrude Wagoner Margaret Stoner Robokah Howard Carol Howard Jean Crombie Anna Robertson Dorothy Hambly Ellen Margaret Williamson Jean Caldwell Disque Ruth Williams Becken Mildred Taber Grace Garland Gilkison Helen Wilson Opal Waldron Two hundred sixty DU EMJ EJU CARNEGIE TECH Blpba Ikappa ipet Kappa Chapter (School of Applied Design) Sorores in Collegio Bertha Bates Lorine Bcrkcy Betty Cameron Alice Craig Dorothy Dodds Margaret Edmonds Mildred Floyd Edna Fordo Harriet Locwy Mary Virginia Mcllvain Florence llohrkaste Sorores ex-Collegio Elizabeth Birchmore Alice Blanchard Mabel Cowan Murna Dunkle Marian Fisher Esther Hartman Genevieve Hawkins Ilowena Jefferson Kitty Kennedy Eleanor Tener McCullough Augusta McCormick Frances McComb Alberta Green Redenbaugh Mildred Sloan Adelaide Singleton Margaret Wikoff Txvo hundred sixty-one Two hundred sixty-1 wo ® NATIONAL ® FRATERNITIES Tti’o hundred sixty-three W Grt UU L1L3 LU IQ 17 THISTLE W W IE1 national fraternities This year The Thistle presents the fraternities of Carnegie to its readers in two groups, the national and the local bodies. This has been done in the feeling that the two classes represent somewhat different conceptions to their members, and that as sooner or later the distinction would probably be made in just this way, the present season would be a tit one to establish it. In the national group the fraternities are listed in the order of their securing of charters as chapters of national organizations. In the local group they are listed in the order of their foundation. Whether the former classification is quite just, or the nationals should be in the order of their original foundation as local units, is a question which the future may decide differently from our judgment here. However, our readers will find our arrangement consistent within itself, except for one displacement made for convenience in the makeup of the book. The national fraternities arc located as follows: Theta Xi..............................Page 265 Sigma Nu..............................Page 268 Phi Epsilon Pi........................Page 270 Commons Club _ Page 272 Two hundred sixty-four FBI FBI FBI CARNEGIE TECH IE1 LMJ W ZTbeta ft National Engineering Fraternity Alpha Beta Gamma Delta Epsilon Zkta Eta Theta Iota Kappa Lambda Mu Nu Xi Founded 1861 ROLL OF CHAPTERS Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Sheffield Scientific School, Yale University Stevens Institute of Technology Massachusetts Institute of Technology Columbia University Cornell University Lehigh University Purdue University Washington University Rose Polytechnic Institute Pennsylvania State College Iowa State College University of California State University of Iowa Omicron University of Pennsylvania Pi Rho Sigma Tau Upsilon Phi Carnegie Institute of Technology University of Texas University of Michigan Leland Stanford Junior University University of Washington University of Wisconsin 7'zvo hundred sixty-five UU LMi LU 1917 THISTLE rgi uu imi Two hundred sixty-six Ejj r§7 fsi CARNEGIE TECH Eli [U LU PI CHAPTER OF THETA XI Fratres in Facilitate William Elton Mott Alexander .1. Wurts Harry Sloan Mower Fratres in Collegio Andrew Carnegie Cecil LcRoy Eaton Horace Foster Gibson Paisley Beach Harwood 1917 Harold Kennedy Warren Clay Miller Charles Bcechey Schumacher Wavne Willard Wilson James Ledlic Miller Donald Ferrell Mowrey 1918 Robert Crawford Orr Joseph Marsden Slater Roe Thayer Soule Charles Edward Bankwitz Evander Penfield Bateham 1919 Lloyd Kenyon Clark James Roderick Darragh John David Beatty Donald Binnix Gawthrop Franklin Herbert Beckfield Stacey C. Hinkle Paul Amos Bennett Louis David Pitts Harold Steven Bowen Homer Frank Carey David Blair Shilladay Roy Walter Gilbert Stowe Cole George McNarry Cook 1920 Louis Eugene Goth Paul Julius Hapka Roy Draper Foxon Edward Guthrie Stoy Paul Jacob Unzicker D’Arle George Bash Albert Roger Chase George Richard Eggers Pledges Howard Eugene Gormley Alfred Dale Jenner John George Juergens John A. Gerber, Jr. Semon Henry Stupakoff William W. Warren Two hundred sixty-seven Two hundred t.xty-eiuht 1917 THISTLE LMJ Li.] LiMJ CARNEGIE TECH Sigma 1RU iDelta Sigma dbaptej Chapter Kenneth 11. Benson Martin E. Boyer, Jr. Henry O. Brockmann X. Eugene Carr Ralph M. Crosby Robert E. Dake II. Donald Dickinson John '1'. Eaton Glen H. Haynes James E. Kesncr Carl O. Kingsbury M embers Philip P. Marshall C. Dickinson Mills (1. Frazier Myers James C. Reisinger Henry J. Scobell Paul F. Simpson Stanley P. Stewart John F. Sweeny, Jr. James P. Toler, Jr. Warren R. Walker Russell R. Willoughby Members From Other Chapters Russell Green Alfred M. Staehle Louis Heckmann, Jr. Floyd L. Trump Pledges L. Dale Aul Aubrey W. Chcsterman Frank McM. Highberger Denby T. Hird Hugh E. Simpson Wihncr A. Warrick Two hundred sixty-nine LjU LIU LU 1917 THISTLE [13 Hi IH Two Immlred seventy CARNEGIE TECH LSJ LiU L13 pbt Epsilon IPt ROLL OF CHAPTERS Alpha College of City of Xew York Beta Columbia University Epsilon Cornell University Eta University of Pennsylvania Zeta University of Pittsburgh Theta Penn State College Iota Dickinson College Kappa New York University Lambda Rutgers College Mu University of Georgia Nu University of Virginia Xi Georgia Tech Omicron Tufts College Pi University of Maine Rho Rhode Island State College Sigma Brown University Tau Alabama Polytechnic Institute Epsilon Connecticut Agricultural College Phi Carnegie Institute of Technology Phi Chapter Fratres in Collegio Meyer Kitaif Alfred Marks Irwin Mayer Louis Sandler David II. Sandow Ike Schoenfeld Alexander Sharove David D. Stark Ira S. Stark A. Levy J. C. Levy David H. Abrams Charles Z. Bronk Alexander Brunwasser Martin I. Cohen Louis Eisenstat Robert Finkclhor Morris D. Gladstein Herman Goldberg Bernard H. Goldenson Israel Goldman Joseph Isaacs Two hundred seventy-om im mi wi 1917 THISTLE LU M1 EMI Two hundred seventy-two im LU LU CARNEGIE TECH mi mi imi national federation of Commons Clubs (Founded at Wesleyan University 1899.) Wesleyan Union Tufts Syracuse Mass. Ag. Colby HOLL OF CHAPTERS Conn. Ag. Hobart N. H. State Allegheny W. Va. State Washington Vermont Wabash Western Reserve St. Lawrence Carnegie Tech. CARNEGIE CHAPTER Honorary Member William Hobbs Barnes Members J. L. Carol 1, ’17 C. L. Carol I, ’17 C. 11. Dowinan, ’17 (J. Dunseith, '17 G. C . Ehrcnfcld, ’17 C. 11. English. ’17 T. J. GarUck. ’17 II. K. Gandelot, ’17 U. N. Gilpatrick, ’17 S. H. Jones, ’17 W. S. Kcllermann, ’17 W. II. McLeod, ’17 II. E. Robinson, ’17 C. K. Koontz, ’17 G. F. Barry, ’19 W. L. Wallace, ’17 P. C. Twiford, T7 F. W. Mack, ’18 S. Nelson, ’18 II. P. Axelberg, ’18 H. R. Bohnert, ’18 P. A. Gartshore, T8 II. B. Gerber ’18 C. L. Hull, ’IS J. S. Hunter, ’18 E. T. Johnston, ’18 L. E. Lora, ’18 P. N. Lugcn, ’IS F. R. Miller, ’18 R. R. E. F. Perkins, T8 G. II. Livingston, ’IS W. J. Siard, 18 W. W. Steenberg. ’18 L. W. Walker, IS L. C. Wallen, T8 T. I). Wheeler, ’18 J. L. Womack, '18 F. C. Young, ’IS F. E. Benjamin, '19 A. M. O’Neill, T9 L. S. Bailey, ’20 II. I). Scoville, ’20 J. R. Yost, ’20 Hannan, T9 E. V. Smith, T7 V. Langhart, ’18 II. T. Morris, T7 C. A. llenary, T8 Pledges I. J. Woodward, T9 G. C. Dick, T9 B. F. Custer, T9 II. B. Kemp, T9 II. L. Shancr, T9 L. R. Paul, T9 R. P. Avery, T9 J. A. Mayer, T9 L. P. Hill, T9 Two hundred seventy-three UU LU LU 1917 THISTLE lu im m LOCAL FRATERNITIES Sigma Tail Page 270 Sigma Rho Page 278 Xi Sigma Upsilon Page 280 Zeta Lambda Epsilon Page 282 Woodlawn Club Page 284 Opheleum Page 286 Delta Epsilon Omega . Page 288 Tau Gamma Phi _ Page 290 Iota Sigma Delta Page 292 Southern Club Page 294 Kappa Pi Sigma . Page 290 Two hundred seventy-four Tzvo hundred seventy-five Ifi3 £13 EM_____1917 THISTLE ESJ LSJ EM3 Two hundred seventy-six Em EMJ Fal CARNEGIE TECH Sterna Elau Fra I res in Facilitate George II. Follows Edmond H. Esquorre Enos Cooke, 17 Darwin A. Curtis, ’17 Paul W. Emmel, '17 Carl F. Hofstettcr, T7 Louis S. .Jacobson, ’17 George H. .Jacobson, 17 .John .J. Kennedy, T7 Anthony .J. Kerin, ’ 17 Carl H. Kindi, T7 Paul 0. Klingensinith, ’17 Warren K. Williams, ’17 T. Lynn Crandall, ’18 Edward G. Kemena, T8 Frank I. Lawson. ’18 Lawren I']. Hawkins John L. Herrman John L. Linton Hanicl C. Long Henry J. McCorkle '.gio Robert W. Spring, '18 George W. Todd, ’18 J. Paul Warner, T8 Oliver Wilkins, ’18 Paul H. Armor, T9 Samuel T. Howe, T9 Thomas F. Kiley, T9 C. Kenneth Little, T9 Milton D. Myerson, T9 Nelson P. Rice, T9 J. Howard Kindelberger, ’20 Nicholas H. Muller, ’20 Carl B. Reid, ’20 William F. Wenning, ’20 Fledges Rudolph Mertens Milton J. Smith Arthur R. Thomas Bruce R. Wright Fratres in Collegio Two hundred seventy-seven Tteo hundred seventy-eight SIGMA RHO I--RATKKNITY 1017 THISTLE IM1 LMi IE1 CARNEGIE TECH Stgma TRbo Faculty Adviser Professor Fred Crabtree Active Members Harry T. Aspimvall Ralph I. Bost Carl B. Cease Talmage R. Cooley Walter W. Craig Paul W. Darlington M. Edwin Green Irvine K. King Edwin S. Lundell Addison A. Mankel Otto M. Olsen Thomas E. Orr E. Howard Pafenbach Martin W. Pohlmeycr Llewellvn H. Rowe %• Percy H. Sachs William H. Searight Lyman W. Sherwood J. Blair Shumaker John G. Todd Robert E. Vernon Charles F. Wagner Edgar W. Watson Raymond E. Williams Sylvester Williams Pledges Raymond W. Clark Andrew W. Cruse Francis K. Draz C. N. Irvine Russell K. Lee Evan Massey Daniel Nelson James C. Sheers Robert L. Weed Tzvo hundred seventy-nine LU m EMJ_______1917 THISTLE rsi EMl EMJ XI SIGMA UPSILON Two hundred eighty imi m2 LU CARNEGIE TECH £i Sigma TUpeilon Faculty Adviser Allen IT. Willett FacuIty Mem hers J. V. O’Brien W. F. Hichens Active Members M. W. Alley R. M. Marlier W. 1). Armstrong Wm. McQuillan H. E. Hellstrom J. P. Langfelder J. R. Kiiburn W. H. Norman H. W. Smith J. S. McFeaters J. P. Davis J. E. Bowler H. W. Swanson C. C. Wood E. H. Beckman E. F. Kelley M. B. Garber R. E. McCracken J. M. Doherty W. J. Richards F. W. Kling T. C. Pcrkinson J. A. Carothers G. C. Clark A. B. McSwigan J. L. McCullough Pledges J. C. Brewer B. K. Rose F. E. Butterfield W. C. Seabright V. B. Kofoed L. J. Rockwell J. F. Kiiburn J. E. O’Donnell F. C. Smith D. M. Mason C. E. Heywood R. C. Smith Two hundred eighty-one LU LI3 Hi 1917 THISTLE [Ml IM [Ml Two hundred eighty-two UU LSLJ till CARNEGIE TECH HI ISI LU Zeta Xambba jEpstlon (School of Applied Science) Fralres in Facilitate Charles B. Stanton, C. E. Lars O. Grondahl B.S. M.S., Ph. 1). Fratres in Collcgio Clarence T. Fletcher, T7 Leslie B. Guthrie, ’19 Harry A. Weber, ’ 17 Rex B. Holland, '19 Ralph (). Williams, ’17 Charles A. Me Dade, 19 Edgar C. Wilson, ’17 WayneS. McKee, ’19 James R. Arnold, ’18 Francis Nuttal, ’19 Albert G. Rammer, ’18 Theodore H. Ross, ’19 Louis T. Barry, ’18 Ray Stephens, ’19 Lester M. ('oilins, ’18 Thomas G. Tiffany, ’19 Harry L. Parker, ’18 Victor A. Vollmer, 19 Robert C. Barron, 19 Lewis 11. Watkins, T9 Earle A. Butts, ’19 Jack E. Cunningham, ’20 Carl C. Greiner, ’19 William K. Fawcett, ’20 Clifford M. Faust, ’19 James E. Giffin, ’20 George E. Fisher, ’19 William R. Mills, ’20 Pledges C. L. William Bloom, ’20 Mathew S. Holt, ’20 Walter H. Collins, ’20 Albert J. Hvnd, ’20 Cleavis, ’20 Irwin W. Kelly, ’20 John L. Ilockett, '20 Harry D. Krummel, T9 Royal E. Martin, ’20 Howard A. Roberts, T9 Two hundred eighty-three Two hundred eighty-four WOODLAWN CLUB £13 LMJ LU CARNEGIE TECH Eli LU IM2 XiClooMawn Club Founded in 1906 Brothers in Faculty Arthur Floyd Van Dyke Philip Hallet More Brothers in Institute Post Graduate Elmer Erret Ilohbs Max Albert Edward Baker 1917 Lewis Hudson Boss Holbert Earl Dunn .James Albert Farr Chris Edward Brider Everett Charles Cargill Gerald Gregory Greulich Bussell Neal Jones 1918 George Tasker Miller John Joseph Pannabaker Fred William Smith Wallace Vincent Wolfe Paul Marston Stinchfield Fern wood Kay Ball G. Rudolph Brandin Ernest James Carter George Elici t on. .Jr. 1919 Forest Limvood Coding Edwin Haul) Paul Stanley Miller Joseph James Pickett Pledges Howard John Keeler David Hepburn Evans Marshall Sterns Care B. Minick Bussell LeBoy Edward Emcrick James Edward Dunn George D. Martin John W. MacMillan Two hundred eighty-five Two hundred c if lily-six M3 mi im CARNEGIE TECH [I] LSJ LI3 ©pbeleum Honorary Members Dean Clifford B. Connelley Fred J. Hartman Fra ter in Facilitate Carleton Allen Parker Fralrcs in Harry Vandervort James M. Miller William H. Black Paul B. Foreman David R. Stainy William C. Crawford Paul L. A. Keiser Collegio Carl F. Seidel Charles D. King Frederick C. Beede Herbert S. Yergcy John H. Withers Lewis U. Mansfield, Jr. Robert W. Seidel Francis B. Steele Pledges Walter E. Hight Roy A. Laing Two hundred eiglity-seven ULl LIU LU 1917 THISTLE E13 IMl_£53 Two hundred eighty-eight FBI FBI Fin CARNEGIE TECH Delta Epsilon ©mega (Formerly Emanon Fraternity) Founded 1914 Honorary Member Harry L. Gage Members H. J. Berg wall, ’17, A. I. E. B. Hosier, ’18 C. K. Connolly, 19 G. R. Courter, ’18 F. H. Curtis, ’19 Ellsworth Geist, Sp. W. D. Green, '17 R. F. Hornung, ’18 J. R. 11 ox worth, M7 C. A. Lick, ’19 W. G. McCurdy, ’17 C. H. M A. T. Murphy, ’19, A. I. F. J. O’Brien, ’17 H. R. Patterson, ’19, A. D. I). D. Reed, ’17, A. 1. T. H. Reed, ’17 J. H. Schenk, ’18 M. O. Swanson, ’17 B. K. Walker, ’19 N. T. Wei lings, ’18 T. J. Williams, ’18 R. J. Wean, ’17 ary, ’17 Resident Alumni Members J. .1. Downes, ’17 J. X. Galley, ’17 Pledges J. McC. Lloyd, ’19 C. G. Nelson, ’19 Two hundred eighty-nine J. A. Moody, ’19 F. L. Sharpe, ’17 LfiJ UU LSi 1917 THISTLE______1U IH B1 Two hundred ninety ay m isi CARNEGIE TECH Gau Gamma fl bi Facility Adviser Prof. W. R. Work Miembers Ray G. Bergstrom, ’19 Joseph A. Burg, 17 O. Christenson, 18 William F. Kamos, ’18 Rensselaer A. Gaines, ’17 Raymond J. Gannon, ’18 Samuel G. Haas, ’17 Laurence H. Hale, ’18 Allen L. Heston, ’17 Charles H. Kleffman, ’18 Karl L. Konnerth, ’18 Macy M. Lanice, 18 Ernest Lundeen, '18 William S. McAleer, ’18 Charles R. Mathews, ’18 Walter S. Miller, ’19 Loyal J. Murphy, ’18 Orvil Olmsted, ’19 John P. Paca, ’18 Emerson M. Pugh, ’18 Earl F. Shu may, ’19 Robert W. Skoog, ’17 L. Carl Smith, ’18 Herbert L. Spencer, ’18 Milton S. Wadsworth ’18 Harold O. Weigold, ’18 Pledges Harry J. Blackburn, ’18 Harry Stone, ’19 Livingston Disbrow, ’19 H. R. Titus, ’20 Paul A. Sipperley, ’19 Harold A. Wieland, ’18 Two hundred ninety-one ■IMJ LMJ EJU 1917 THISTLE mi Ejj imi; Tuo hundred ninety-two CARNEGIE TECH llota Stoma Delta Faculty Advisers R. J. Peters Dr. J. H. James T. C. Moorhead Frater in Facilitate Morris M. Leftwich Fratres in Collegio Eugene R. Rosenstcin George A. Spackman Douglass R. Steele Lawrence W. Suter Paul R. Werking Wilbur H. Yeatts Ernst E. Zimmerman Fledges Raymond Markle Harvey Rutter, Jr. Cyrus E. Silling Louis Wolford ♦Deceit ! Emil A. Botterbusch Lyman E. Eason Paul G. Henise William G. Huber Robert C. Bowcre Wallace H. Eason Walter B. Grove Thomas D. King Alfred Paulas James W. Pearson Two hundred ninety-three Mune c-«p v7Twrt« Kim -''1 ' « 35w? LB Hi HI_______1917 THISTLE UO UU LU Two hundred ninety-four m___uy lu CARNEGIE TECH [Ij HJ Li] SOUTHERN CLUB Faculty Advisers Harry L. Gage H. J. McCorkle H. K. McGoodwin Members Batman, J. W., Lurav, Va. Baird, A. J. Nashville, Tenn. Bennett, C. G., Lancaster, S. C. Biklc, W. E., Hagerstown, Md. Blalock, Lewis B., Fort Worth, Texas Chesterman, A. W., Roanoke, Va. Corderman, Roy C., Hagerstown, Md. Crymble, A. C., Bristol, Va. Eaton, Cecil L., Hickory, N. C. Fuller, II. P., Richmond, Va. Hundley, .1. C., Durham, N. C. Juergens, J. G., Washington, D. C. Johnson, Dudley, H., Memphis, Tenn. Mosby, R. E., Memphis, Tenn. Nance, Harold H., Abbeville, N. C. Payne, James L., Elberton, Ga. Payne, W. IT., Bclew Creek, N. C. Rice, Nelson P., El Paso, Texas Steinman, Douglas E., Beaumont, Texas Stone, F. C., Nashville, Tenn. Stone, H. L., Nashville, Tenn. Smullen, C. Kenneth Baltimore, Md. Sutton, J. Gilbert, Beaumont, Texas Willson, 1L Alex., ♦Decease ! Hendersonville, N. C. Two hundred ninety-five ikappa ipt Sigma Fratres in Dean ('. B. Connolloy Frat res in Ralph K. Merker Adolph H. Schulz Otho V. Stewart Robert R. Clark Frank J. Weigle Albert C. Starz Raymond A. Carey Facilitate Prof. E. A. Lee Collegia Herbert F. Marti James T. Erwin, Jr. S. Alton Smith (ieorge R. Watson Clay H. Wilmot. (diaries Id. Sylvester Walter B. Jones Two hundred ninety-six CLUBS AND SOCICTICS Two hundred ninety-seven IM1 mi im 1917 THISTLE______LM1 IS1 iMl THE CHEMISTS’ CLUB The Chemists’ Club was formed at the beginning of the school year 1916-1917 as a result of growing divergence of interests of the members of the Crucible Club, which formerly included among its members students from three departments: Chemical, Metallurgical and Mining. The large increase in the number of students enrolling in the course in Chemical Engineering was also a factor in bringing about this action. The object of the club is to bring the student into contact with the men who have “done things,” and to give them some knowledge of industrial conditions. To this end, lectures are arranged at intervals by men prominent because of their achievements in chemistry along engineering lines. First Semester. X. L. Jackson II. E. Dunn C. W. Moore W. R. Walker . Dr. J. H. James Mr. I . K. Stevens M. Albert II. E. Dunn J. A. Farr C. Aker P. II. Armor A. I). Bauer P. A. Benxet II. II. Blau U. 1. Bust E. C. Cargill J. M. Chancellor L. W. Chantler D. S. Clements T. L. Crandall F. C. Fair W. C. Fox D. B. Gawthrop OFFICERS. 1916-1917 _ Preside tit Vice-President . _ Secretary Treasurer _ Faculty Members Mr. H. C. Griffen Mr. L. C. Turnock Seniors R. A. Gaines C. Gross N. L. Jackson W. R. Walker Juniors and Sophomores W. II. Gillbtt M. D. Gladstein C. C. Greiner F. V. Herron G. F. IIuxter J. Isaacs II. J. Keeler T. F. Kiley D. A. Kuhn M. M. Lanice X. F. LeJeune J. D. Miller L. K. Morrison W. M. Mylf.r, Jr. Second Semester. C. W. Moore II. J. Keeler . J. M. Chancellor T. L. Crandall Dr. E. P. Harris Dr. T. R. Alexander I. SciIOENFELD M. Seidman 1). D. Stark D. A. Xemser A. Paulus T. C. Perkinson P. Y. Rockwell R. M. Russell W. 8. Shively G. W. Smith J. W. Stewart E. S. Stockslager F. S. Suwall (). H. Weigold H. C. Wilson M. K. Young Two hundred ninety-eight L13 ULJ LiU CARNEGIE TECH [U Hi Li] THE CIVIL ENGINEERS’ SOCIETY The aim of this society is to increase the bonds of student fellowship between the members in the various classes and to keep the graduate Civil Engineers in close touch with the school. This body has monthly meetings at which prominent engineers are invited to speak; following these talks general discussions ensue and then refreshments are served. Twice a year meetings are held in which the topics in the current engineering literature are discussed; once a year meetings are held for the special benefit of the graduates, who speak of their experience; the final meeting of the year is a banquet, usually held outside of the school. HO NORA R Y ME M B E RS PROFESSOR W. E. Mott Mr. R. E. Lose PltOFESSOK H. R. Thayer Mr. J. E. Rush Professor C. B. Stanton Mr. F. A. Simmons Professor F. M. McCullough OFFICERS First Semester Second Semester W.F. Karl . . _ President M . S. Wadsworth . Vice-President I. E. Towns .]. R. Fulton . Secretory . A. (I. Pearce J. 10. Kesnkr .... Treasurer W. F. Karl MEMBERS Senior. Junior. Sophomore. L. P. Bii.otta C. A. Andrews C. II. Barrett 8. Bravekmax ('. It. Arnold J. D. Beatty E. S. Bucher J. 10. Bowler R. J. Beler W. F. Karl J. R. Fulton 10. A. Butts .1. 10. Kesnkr M. Hiller E. F. Hirsch T. 10. Orr P. P. Marshall W. (i. Huber L. II. Rowf. C. R. Mathews C. I). Mills 10. W. Watson R. K. Montgomery A. J. Rice 11. Wanetick A. (I. Pearce II. A. Roberts S. Wolf W. R. Porter II. F. Stimm .1. E. Towns J. P. Toler M. S. Wadsworth P. C. A. Vetter Junior 10. G. Kemena R. G. Williams 1). V. Sherman D. Rezofsky S. O. Sl'ilAGER R. II. Runyan H. GELLIN II. X. Zkligmax Two hundred ninety-nine Hi LI3 LU 1917 THISTLE LiU IM1 LU THE C. I. T. BRANCH OF THE A. I. E. E. On May 18, 1915, the Mho Club ceased to exist as an organization of the Electrical students in the School of Applied Science. On that date it was formally established as the C. I. T. Branch of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers. The members are Seniors. Juniors and Sophomores, and Third, Fourth and Fifth Year Night Students in Electrical Engineering. The Student Branch aims to prepare its members for the A. I. E. E., in which several seniors are enrolled as student members. The scope of activity of this organization offers perhaps as broad an opportunity for valuable national service as any in the whole field of applied science. In the departments of invention and development, and of efficient and creative construction the electrical engineer will be called upon for a greater effort than a member of any other profession. The measure of its success may be in terms of the whole nation’s welfare. Faculty Members Professor A. J. Wurtz, M Professor B. C. Dennison, A Mr. A. F. Van Dyck Professor H. A. Calderwood, A Professor W. R. Work, A Mr. D. G. Howard, A Seniors Juniors Sophomores L. V. Bohannon P. A. CoNSTANTINIDES F. K. Ball C. H. Holtz J. F. Borland (;. R. Duncan C. F. Bankwitz 8. I CHI KURA J. A. Carothers W. F. Fames R. C. Barron 1'. R. Krear P. W. Darlington L. Fisenstat L. B. Blalock M. V. Mansfield F. J. Davis H. GOLDBERG H. Braddock .1. F. iti T. R. Cooley L. II. Hale E. A. Bradshaw ( . E. Pearson R. 11. Einstein, S .1. Hover W. W. Craig L. D. Pitts H. F. Gibson R. X. Jones F. Y. Davidson A. Plotkin P. B. Harwood, S I . L. Konnertii F. II. Davis F. M. Reynolcs C. F. Hostetter, 8 F. I. Lawson W. D. Falkenstein J. L. Ross .1. J. Kennedy, S F. 8. Lundell C. M. Foust C. M. McDade C. 11. Kindi., S J. 8. McFeaters H. E. Carver M. Rulnick W. C. Miller L. J. Murphy I. B. Guthrie H. C. Nordfeldt A. L. Morley, 8 .1. J. Pannabakek W. 11. Norman 11. L. Parker E. (J. Peterson. 8 E. M. Pugh R. .1. Salsbury, 8 H. V. Sheppard — C. F. Wagner W. V. Wolfe “M” means member of tlu A. I. F. E. .1. F. Walker J. P. Warner “A means associate member of the A. I. F. E. R. L. Weaver, 8 I). F. Mowery “8’ means student mcml� er of the A. I. F.F. Three hundred FS1 FBI FBI CARNEGIE TECH FBI IM1 mv Once more the Carnegie Mechanical Engineering Society approaches the end of a successful season. The organization was founded by the students of the Mechanical Engineering Department after the death of the so-called Inventors’ Society. One of the prime objects of the founders was to become affiliated with the national professional body of mechanical engineers. At first their efforts were in vain and it was not until 1912 that our prowess was finally recognized and we became affiliated with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. The final meeting of 191(5 was held at t he German Club on June third. This was the annual Dutch Lunch which has become an event in the life of every embryo M. E. Mr. Fred Winter spoke on “The Engineer and his Patents,” and his address was followed by a Teutonic orgy to the accompaniment of various tales by graduates and members. The present season was opened with a lecture on “Electricity in Mechanical Engineering,” bv C. W. Stacker, and a month later Frederic Parke gave an illustrated talk on “The Airbrake.” In December Lieut. J. B. Oldendorf, U. S. N., gave an interesting account of the mechanical equipment in the Navy, and afterward related some of his experiences while on the world cruise. The society expects to enjoy several more good meetings during the year. MEMBERSHIP Prof. Willibald Thinks H. A. Madison. ’17, President J. H. Davis, .r th Night, Secretary _ Honorary Chairman W. H. Sturgeon. Vice-President A. L. IIestox, ’17, Treasurer 1). W. Allen, 4th Night Edw. Baker, ’17 Y. II. Bennet, 5th Night .). A. Burg, '17 A. Carnegie, '17 I). A. Curtis, ’17 A. W. Einstein, '17 L. Glucksmann, 5th Night S. G. Haas. '17 II. E. Helistkom, '17 E. E. Hobbs, Grad. C. II. Klefkman, ’IS A. L. Lambik, Grad. W. L. McKee, 4th Night J. II. Miller, '18 E. K. Morgan, 4th Night M. L. Oku, ‘17 W. L. Uembler, 17 R..W. SciiUTTB, Night W.m. Shaw, 5th Night L. W. Sherwood, '17 W. B. Skinkle, 5th Night R. W. Skoog, ’17 (!. W. Todd,’18 G. S. Tynan. 4th Night G. Ward, ’18 W. K. Williams, ’17 E. II. Wilson, Night Three hundred one THE METALLURGICAL AND MINING SOCIETY AFFILIATED WITH AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MINING ENGINEERS Rack in the old days when the Department of Metallurgy occupied a small corner in the Industrial Building, it used to be the Crucible Club, and was composed of metallurgists and miners. Later the chemists were taken in. Last year the mets and miners branched out from the Crucible Club and formed what is now called the Metallurgy and Mining Society. A petition for membership was submitted to the American Institute of Mining Engineers, and now the Club is recognized as an Affiliated Student Society. Seven of the Seniors have sent in applications for junior membership. One of the purposes of the society is to bring graduates and the undergraduates together. The graduates in the vicinity are invited to the evening meetings, and they generally turn out in good numbers. Also, they do some very good arguing in defense of their pet theories. Weekly meetings are held by the student members. One of the most delightful occasions of the year was that evening when the members gathered around a table at the Hotel Sehonley and listened to Dr. Haldane’s informal talk about respiration. FACULTY MEMBERS Prof. Fred Crabtree Prof. Joseph Jensen Dr. C. R. Ff.ttke Prof. F. F. McIntosh C. K Smullf.n, President F. V. Smith, Vice President 10. Lund ken. Secretary R. O. Williams, Treasurer F. D. Anderson C. W. Andrews J. D. Armour W. P. B ENTER C. E. Biuder A. Brunwasser 11. F. Carey K. C. Ciianu STUDENT MEMBERS S. Y. Chu I). S. Clements F. R. Fetherston J. A. Gates A. B. Hill R. B. Holland C. W. Holmes II. E. IIornickle J. J. Horst J. E. Huiikr J. R. Jones J. O. Keighley R. K. Lee A. A. Mankel X. F. Melville E. II. Paffenbach R. J. Patterson L. Sandler J. B. Shumaker A. X. Stratmokn R. A. Warner S. Williams W. W. Wilson F. K. Ziegler Three hundred two FULCRUM CLUB The year 1916-1917 was the most successful in the history of the Fulcrum Club. The season began with an informal dinner in Oakland and has been going strong ever since. Too much credit cannot be given to President It. M. Conley, upon whom fell the duty of obtaining speakers. So successful has he been that meetings arc held every other week and some very good speakers have addressed us, principally among whom were Professor G. II. Follows, and Mr. J. II. Howard, manager of a downtown insurance office. One catastrophe, however, has this year befallen the Fulcrum Club, and in fact the entire Science School. One of the faculty members has been called to do pioneer work in the developing of a business college in the University of Toledo. It was with extreme regret that the Commercials were obliged to part with Mr. J. A. Fitzgerald. Every man who at any time sat at the long table in Room 300 and heard Mr. Fitzgerald lecture can vouch for the statement that a kindlier, more brotherly, more earnest , and more unaffected man is extremely difficult to find. We are all better men for knowing him. First Semester. R. M. Coni.by L. 8. Jacobson M. Lipman _ Roy R. Momma E. C. Wilson Seniors Rout. M. Conley Cecil L. Eaton Paul W. Emmel Clarence T. Fletcher Louis S. Jacobson Harold Kennedy Anthony J. Kerin Mokdecai Lipman Albert Matthes Leslie M. Merrill Roy R. Mu.mma Harry Weber Edgar C. Wilson OFFICERS Second Semester. . President........................ R. C. Cosgrove Vice-President . R. T. Soule . Secretary.........................C. R. Dobson Treasurer......................Harold Cqesick Chairman of Executive Committee . Wm. Heltzel MEMBERS Juniors. Louis T. Berry Harold Chesick Lester M. Collins It. C. Cosgrove C. R. Dobson James M. Doherty W. G. Heltzel Mykr Kitaip Joseph H. Slater Roe Thayer Soule Sophomores D. H. Abrams II. K. Baker G. C. Balaurie C. E. Bankwitz H. S. Bowen G. C. Clark L. C. Clark G. L. Curtice W. F. Elleson D. H. Evans E. M. Gretzler J. J. Harris J. G. JuERGENS I. N. King W. J. Kossler C. K. Little C. I. Loughlin J. I.. McCullough M. D. Meyerson G. F. Myers W. W. Robinson Percy Hawthorne Sacks K. W. Schucker G. S. Stiiil Floyd L. Trump Three hundred three TECH ARCHITECTURAL CLUB The Tech Architectural Club is an organization of and for the student of the Architectural Department of Carnegie Institute of Technology. The purpose of this organization is, primarily, to promote interest in the study of architecture and its allied arts. It manages to arrive at this sphere by methods which serve the double purpose of stimulating interest and having something of tangible value to an architect. The publication of a year book containing reproductions of the best work of the Department of Architecture during the year has been undertaken by this organization. A volume of tracings of architect ural ornament is also in preparation by the members of the club. This volume bids fair to be almost invaluable to the members who will receive copies. The 'Lech Architectural Club takes upon itself the task of bringing closer together the different classes in the school by means of annual affairs given in honor of the non’ members and faculty of the school. Three hundred four BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CLUB First Semester T. H. Reed C. L. Carroll R. J. Brocker R. J. Brockeh, '17 C. L. Carroll. ’ 17 A. Kbrrucci, ’18 R. N. Gilpatrick, '17 R. W. Henderson, ’17 R. II. Howell, ’17 S. II. Jones, ’17 OFFICERS . President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer MEMBERS W. S. Jones, ’IS P. K KISER, TS 0. I’. Kneuer. ’17 A. E. Levin, ’17 W. II. McLeod, ’17 A. M. Pringle, '17 I). 1). Reed, ’17 Second Semester O. I Kneuer I). D. Reed . X. Tramonte T. H. Reed, 17 A. . Shmina, ’18 C. Siedel, ’18 L. X. Strayer, ’17 M. 0. Swanson, '17 S. A. Tompkins, ’17 X. Tramontk, ’17 The Building Construction Club, while still in its infancy, has, during the few years of its existence, taken large strides forward, until today it is admittedly one of the leading educational and social organizations at Carnegie Tech. Three hundred five TECH MECHANICS CLUB In the year 11)08, the students of the Machine Construction Course of the Industries School of Carnegie Institute of Technology formed themselves into two clubs, one called the Draftsmen's Club and the other the Tech Mechanics Club. These two clubs existed until 1915,' when t hey were combined under the latter name. The club is composed of students of the Machine Construction Course, membership being limited to seniors and middle class men in the second semester with full standing. The purpose of the organization is to promote the interests of its members, and to foster school and scholastic spirit. OFFICERS C. Iv. Kooxtz...................................President J. L. Carroll ..................................Vice-President Edward Trieskey Secretary and Treasurer W. H. Black E. B. Boslf.r •I. L. Carroll II. K. Gandelot C. E. Hahn J. R. Hoxwoktii C. K. Koontz W. G. McCurdy F. J. O’Bin ex W. H. Payxe V. II. Stevens C. E. Rutherford P. C. Twiford MEMBERS R. J. Weax E. Trieskey E. C. Hoye W. A. Mazurih J. H. Chivers C. H. English Cl. Duxsikth. Jr. J. L. Rogers F. E. Bollinger P. A. Gartshore C. M. Kaux R. G. Miller J. V. PlOTROWSKI J. H. Schenk D. R. Stamy W. W. Steexberge R. L. Tuttle N. P. Vitte B. K. Walker T. R. Gano F. W. Gaul II. R. Mambl T. J. Williams F. C. Young C. L. Yost E. V. Smith W. Iv. Williams Three hundred six A VO CLUB The A VO Club was organized by the electrical students of the School of Applied Industries during the early part of the second semester of 1914-1915. Its object is to promote fellowship among the members; to stimulate and sustain interest in electrical matters; and to co-operate with the Faculty and Alumni in advancing the interests of graduates and undergraduates of the Electrical Department of the School of Applied Industries. Each Edison Day the A VO Club offers something of interest to the students of Carnegie Tech in commemoration of Mr. Edison’s work in the development of the appliances for electrical use. An annual banquet is held, near the end of the school year, which is long remembered by all those present. First Semester. H. W. Miller R. B. Fink C. It. Dowman OFFICERS _ President . Secretary................... Treasurer _ L. E. Lora, Vice-President, Second Semester L. A. Sawders, Publicity Manager, Second Semester Second Semester. O. D. Kingsbury (I. N. Klbinmaier J. W. Pearson It. D. Anderson J. J. Burns F. D. Cowan G. G. Ehrekfeld I . Forman HONORARY MEMBERS Prof. Caldkkwood Mr. Dodds Mr. Mayo MEMBERS T. J. Gar lick II. S. Jones a. Jennings T. W. Mertz C. H. McNaky A. Rodrigues Prof. Leeds Mr. Ambrose Mr. Potter J. W. Parkinson H. E. Robinson P. Stratigos S. Sasaki II. S. Vandervort Three hundred seven LU UL3 LIU 1Q17 THISTLE LI3 lii EI3 THE GRAPHICA The Graphica is the student organization of the Department of Printing. It was organized in the fall of 1914 and has been an active influence in the department ever since. It established last year a scholarship for one of its members, supported by earnings of the entire body; the beneficiary the present season being C. J. Dahl, chosen for his excellent work in the courses of study and his character as well known by his fellow-students. This year the most notable activity of the Graphica has been a Christmas card campaign, in which the product of the men's work on the department equipment made financially possible an Eastern inspection trip described on the opposite page. Easter cards have since been issued and other business and social ventures are in view. HONORARY MEMBERS Harry L. Gage Craig R. Spicher A Vyrdb Ingham Morris M. Leftwich MEMBERS W. Duncan Green, President Francis T. Denman!, Secy. 1st Sem. Charlie I). Hurt, Vice-President Valentine C. Ritter, Secy. 2d Sem Clarence J. Dahl, Treasurer Arthur C. Alexander a. .!. Baird Harold J. Bergwall Thomas Berry E. A. Botterbusch George R. Courtbr Frederick II. Curtis C. Vincent Ebaugh George E. Finlay Arthur L. FriendI Ellsworth Geist Philip R. Gerety Ray F. Hornuxg Captilles A. Lick Blaha J. Losa Forrest R. Lloyd! Howard C. Menagh Alfred T. Murphy Irwin C. Nbwcobib Charles L. Preusch Harry E. Roese Hugo Schirmer Robert A. Shorter Thad. D. Wheeler Norman S. Watson Wilbur F. Ybatts •Deceased. fLeft school before Second Semester. Three hundred eight GRAPHICA EASTERN INSPECTION TRIP The Eastern inspection trip of the Graphica, February 4-11, was perhaps the most ambitious so far undertaken by any group of students of the School of Applied Industries. The party was composed of some twenty men, mostly of the middle class, although three uppers, two plebes, one night man and one former student also went. The trip lasted a week and included Washington, Philadelphia and New York, with two-day stops in each place and royal entertainment as well as educational visits in the latter two cities. At Washington the men spent most of a day in the Government Printing Office, and some time in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, the Smithsonian Institution, the National Museum, and t he Library of Congress. In Philadelphia the itinerary included the plants of the Curtis Publishing Company, the Lanston Monotype Machine Company, and the Dill Collins Paper Company. In and near New York the men went to the American Type Founders' Co., the Zeese-Wilkinson Co., color engravers and printers, and the Doubleday-Page Co., magazine and book printers and publishers. In Philadelphia the Monotype Co., the Dill Collins people and the local Typothetae were hosts at sumptuous meals, and in New York the Type Founders, the New York printers in a representative group, and the Lisiecki family, father and son, vied with one another to show the boys the most generous hospitality. The last event on the official program was a visit to the Metropolitan Art Museum, after which the party disbanded and returned the following Monday to Schenley and the usual routine. Altogether it was a most interesting and enjoyable week, and passed all too quickly to be appreciated. Three hundred nine IM U=d im 1917 THISTLE LM3 IM1 LMJ B. T. U. CLUB This society is organized and maintained for the furthering of interest and conveying information regarding heating and ventilating. It is composed of middle and upper class men majoring in this subject. Papers and discussions by the members form a large share of the activities, as well as inspection visits to typical installations and manufacturing establishments. MEMBERS J. J. Burns S. E. Dibble Cl. F. Cahill C. H. Dowman W. C. Crawford G. G. Ehrenfeld F. R. Miller (). I). Kingsbury T. J. CJarlick A. Jennings F. B. Steele Three hundred ten RADIO CLUB The Radio Club was founded in 1912 by about ten students of the three schools, and in 1914 was given the rooms it now occupies in the tower of Machinery Hall. The club now has at its disposal two complete transmitting outfits, one of 10 kilowatt power, capable of sending messages, under good weather conditions, as far as 1500 miles; another one of one kilowatt power capable of sending messages up to 200 miles. The club also has the use of three receiving instruments; one for local work, one for long distance and selective work, and the third for undamped wireless waves. The Radio Club was founded for the purpose of advancing the development of wireless telegraphy by experimental and research work. With this in view, classes have been formed and a series of lectures is given covering the complete course of wireless telegraphy. Students who enter with no previous experience in telegraphy are given practice by one of t he older members. During the past year messages have been copied from the powerful German government station near Berlin, as well as from merchant and battleships of all nations plying the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico. A wire leads from the wireless room directly to the master clock in Industries Building, from which the clocks all over the Institute are corrected daily to U. S. Observatory time. H. A. Cai.dekwood .1. S. Dodds B. C Davisson I. . O. G RON DAHL HONORARY MEMBERS II. S. Hower F. 15. J. Litot W. Pkouts J. S. Taylor A. F. Van Dyck W. R. Work A. J. CRTS G. G. Greulich, President W. F. Fames, Vice-President C. K. Little, Secretary W. M. Hawley, Treasurer E. H. Davis A. J. Hanks E. Haub R. E. Neoport J. Panxabaker MEMBERS L. Castonguay R. Greenberg B. C. Locke C. A. Wagoner P. Hoover 15. Dunn P. H. Ransom R. Loxgwell H. Graham J. G. JO ERGENS A. L. Morlby 15. V. Bohannon A. L. Walker ('. N. Irvine II. E. IIALDERMAN 15. S. Peterson G. Fukos G. Smith F. W. Kelley Three hundred eleven mi mi mi 1917 thistle mi im mi ■— ---------------------------------------- M. M. C. S. DRAMATIC CLUB The Dramatic Club of the Margaret Morrison Carnegie School is composed of girls from all the classes. It offers its members an opportunity to learn something about modern plays and to present them for their own benefit and pleasure and the entertainment of their friends. During the first semester of this year not much has been done in the way of formal, public productions, but at present much enthusiasm is being displayed over the “Dramatic Act” in the Vaudeville Show. More serious work is being done on the spring play which will be given in the near future for the “Benefit of the Belgian Babies.” Three hundred twelve LiJ LMJ LM] CARNEGIE TECH IM1 L J LM3 THE C. I. T. DEBATING SOCIETY The need of a debating club at Tech is one that has long been felt and various efforts have been made to fill that want. It remained, however, for the (I. T. Debating Society to organize and conduct the first successful organization. This society is the direct result of the efforts of several men who realized the importance of public speaking to all technically trained men, especially tin engineer. Every college has as a vital part of its educational life the debating club, and its ranks are filled by competition, in exactly the same way the varsity football men are picked. This method, however, is not used at Tech, but an opportunity of joining and taking an active part in debating life is open to every matriculated student. Does tlie average student need practice in oral English? That is a question that can be most satisfactorily answered by the alumni. Invariably to the query, “If you had to take vour course at Tech over, what would you lay special emphasis on?” comes the reply, “English, written and oral.” The C. I. T. Debating Society now numbers about a score of members, and is continually growing. Much of the success of the society has been due to the wise counsel and advice of Mr. Earl K. Collins, faculty advisor. Following is the personnel for the year 1916-1917: First Semester. Harold Chesick M. D. Myersox II. 1). Gkkkne J. P. Jones ) A. M. Cooper [ C. L. Altscuui. ) J. P. Jones H. D. Greene X. Esterson L. J. CORMKR J. Avilbtt M. II. Amend J. Lev IN- OFFICIOUS President Vice-President _ Secretary and Treasurer Progra in Com m ittee ACTIVE MEMBERS M. Kitaif M. S. Gore H. Y. Stone J. E. Dunn L. M. Mauek M. I. Cohen R. B. Greenhuro Second Semester. Harold Chesick J. P. Jones N. Esterson (M. Kitaif J. AVILETT A. M. Cooper H. Chesick M. D. Myerson W. C. Hkltzel A. M. Cooper C. L. Altschui. J. F. Giffex V. F. Kelley Three hundred thirteen C. I. T. ECONOMIC SOCIETY The C. I. T. Economic Society is a chapter of the Intercollegiate Socialist Society, which has well organized chapters in all the large colleges and universities of this country. The Economic Society at Tech has for its object the intelligent discussion of present economic and social questions, and also the cultivation of the spirit of democracy among the students in the school. Prominent speakers, authorities on these matters, have lectured before the society. At the regular meetings members have discussed many of the vital issues of the day. The ('.I. T. Economic Society was conceived and founded two years ago by our ex-president, Harry Horclick, a member of last year’s graduating class. It is a truly democratic organization. Its membership is available to both students and faculty of all the four schools, and its meetings have been thrown open to the entire student body. Some of this year’s speakers are: Dr. Harry W. Laidler, Organizing Secretary of Intercollegiate Socialist Society. Rev. Elkins. Thomas Mott Osborne, our greatest prison reformer. Jenkins Lloyd Jones, a great peace advocate. OFFICERS Caul C. Greiner ________ President A. Milton Cooper..........................Vice-President Nathaniel E. Hohelick _ Secretary and Treasurer MEMBERS C. L. Altschul C. Z. Buoxk 8. II. Cohen A. M. Cooper G. Flocos C. C. Greiner W. S. Holt, Jr. Miss A. Hopkins N. E. Horelick Dr. II. 8. Mower 8. Lkvoikss (). E. Pearson A. II. Schutz 8. 0. Spraoer A. 8trat.moen M. Ylinstock Dr. A. II. Willett Three hundred fourteen CARNEGIE TECH THE PAN-AMERICAN CLUB. The Pan-American Club was organized in the School of Applied Industries on February 18, 1917. The purpose of the organization is to obtain a better understanding of the relationship between the United States and Latin America, by means of lectures and discussions, and chiefly by a practical study of the Spanish language. This club is open to students of any of the four schools who will attend its meetings regularly. OFFICERS W. II. Payne...............................President B. R. Paul...................... _ ■ _ Vice-President O. L. Ford ................................Secretary and Treasurer Mr. Fred J. Hartman........................Counsellor Three hundred fifteen L J LaJ IM3 1917 THISTLE UU HJ OFFICERS 11)16-1017 .John V. Towns Matthew Hilleh, Jh. Milton S. Wadsworth Harold Chesick President V ice-President Secretary Treasurer House Committee Matthew IIii.ler, Jr., Chairman Wayland R. Porter Geo. R. Watson Executive Board. Geo. E. Finlay Morris D. Gladstein Edward F. Kelley Although handicapped by a late start, this year has been one of unusual activity for the New England Club. About the middle of November, the Yankees started the ball rolling with an elaborate banquet at the German Club; all will recall the stirring address bv the Director, in which he emphasized the opportunities for us here; also the musical program arranged by Gaylord’s quartet, and the mysterious deceptions with which Gladstein surprised his audience. The need of a Club House has each year become more apparent, and this year definite organization plans have gone forward. Tentative arrangements have been made to have a house open to welcome with genuine Yankee hospitality every New England man enrolling at Tech next fall. Great credit is due the House Committee for the solution of the many problems attendant upon the launching of this project. Passing attention must be given the Cape Cod oyster stews, brewed with mathematical precision by Mr. Porter, our aspiring Chef; also the annual Boston Bean Party, which almost rivalled a Saturday night in the old home town. With the club more active than ever before, and enrolling nearly a hundred men, the coming year should be one of general expansion and marked achievement. Three hundred sixteen EU Hi Li] CARNEGIE TECH EU [SI HI NEW ENGLAND CLUB OF C. I. T. MEMBERS SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCE •Joseph A. Burg Rensselaer A. Gaines John E. Bowler Harold Chbsick Raymond C. Cosgrove Morris D. Glaostbin Laurence II. Hale Matthew Hiller, Jr. Harry K. Baker Charles Edw. Baxkwitz Robert C. Barron L A W R EXC E CASTONG UA Y Percival ('rlyerhou.se Livingston Disbrow William G. Huber Wm. Ernest Buckler Anthony E. Delans Roy I). Fox on Walter Fuller Marshall S. Garb Paul W. Glass Henry Hawthorne C. E. Keating Winton F. Kelley Anthony J. Kerin Myer Kitaif Myer M. Lanice Wayland R. Porter John W. Towns Milton S. Wadsworth Thqs. M. Kilby Clarence I. Loughlix Miltok D. Meyersox David A. Nemser Howard A. Roberts Myer Rulnick Earl Fitch Shumway Paul A. Sipperlby Victor A. Vollmbr Roy Welter Leo. B. Kimball Wm. R. Mills Frank H. Parker IIans C. Peterson Edw. R. Rhodes Harold D. Scoville Homer M. Sinclair Harold R. Titus Matiiew F. Ybi.le SCHOOL OF APPLIED DESIGN Edward F. Kelley Howard F. Smith Wilfred A. Rbadio David H. Sandow Oliver Wilkins Edwin IIaub Carl E. Hemmann Prouty B. Raymond Walter S. Tarbox George R. Watson Edward A. Levin Henry E. Robinson SCHOOL OF APPLIED INDUSTRIES Paul M. Stinchfibld Nicholas Tramonte George E. Finlay Frank R. Miller Frederick E. Benjamin Claude V. Carlson Philip R. Gerety Forrest L. Coding John L. Grady Walter E. Might Andrew S. La Penta James A. Moody William J. Rogers Irving J. Woodward Alfred W. Pride Robert H. Russell T. W. Qua rnstrom George Lob. Ahromats Arthur W. Cate Fred Crabtree William B. Doyle NIGHT STUDENTS Joseph B. Fay Grover C. Robbins Albert E. Cm a put Robert Walch ACTIVE FACULTY MEMBERS Edward P. Harris James Edwin Rush Franklin Allen Simmons Paul G. Baker Louis M. Bloch Nils W. Magnuson Horace R. Thayer Allan II. Willett OFFICERS OF ADMINISTRATION Arthur W. Tarbell James F. Tumpane Donald R. Taft Three hundred seventeen NEW YORK STATE CLUB The New York State Club has been organized since the founding of the school, but in the last two years it has been put on a firmer basis. The idea of the club is to foster good fellowship and to further the best interests of Carnegie Tech. Two interesting smokers have been held this year. A most enjoyable dance was staged in the Union last October which was attended by about forty couple and pronounced one of the best dances held this year. At Christinas time several banquets were held in various parts of the State. Prospective High School students who were consid- ering attending college were invited to these banquets and given an idea of what Carnegie Tech really means. Much has been done by the members to secure students for the school. The banquet held at Buffalo was an ideal Tech reunion and much credit is due to the chairman, A. L. Morley. It is hoped that the good work of the club will continue. Such clubs are a valuable asset to any institution and should receive the co-operation of each and every individual in Carnegie Tech. OFFICERS C. F. Hofstetteii.................................President M. E. Grebn ................................... Vice-President C. F. Hunteh ......... Secretary-Treasurer Social Committee A. L. Mobley C. F. Hofstettkr Three hundred eighteen H. F. Stimm A. II. Kkiggek CARNEGIE TECH WESTERN CLUB E. C. Cargill G. R. Duncan S. G. Haas E. A. Butts P. A. Gknocciiio W. V. Wolfe E. M. Pugh E F. Lundeen (). E. Hancock L. II. Paul All students from the Pacific ('oast and Rocky Mountain States are eligible to membership in this organization. Three hundred nineteen LZJ LEJ LU 1917 THISTLE OUR FRIENDS THE M.M.’S— WE ALL LIKE THEM—L. B. TOO! THIS SKETCH IS ALLEGED TO REPRESENT SUNDAY EVENING AT FIFTH AVENUE HALL Three hundred twenty CARNEGIE TECH GIRLS’ DORMS Maidens of Carnegie’s fold, Searchers fair in learning’s quest, When your wandering story’s told. Some spots shine above the rest. Days of joy and nights of toil, Travels under sun and storms, Earnest work and gay turmoil Mostly center at the Dorms. When the Plebcs first come to school, There their student lives begin, And passing seasons prove the rule The webs of later years they spin. Safe within those sheltering walls Where their efforts take their forms Minds and hearts, as duty calls, Woman’s growth reach in the Dorms. Life is sweet in student days: Love that knows not price dwells there; Friendships thrive on joy and praise, And all the world is bright and fair. And when the gates of school years close Behind each girl, her heart still warms At happy memories she knows Of Tech and comrades at the Dorms. W. D. 0. Three hundred twcnly one FJU m LMJ______1917 THISTLE_____[El IM1 IM1 DOINGS OF MOREWOOD DORMITORY September 20, 1916 All was hustle and excitement at the Dorm, for the “old girls’’ were returning and the “new ones” arriving. Forty-t wo new girls! Where were we going to put them all? After the excitement of greeting each other was over there were rooms to be assigned to the “new girls” and trunks and suit cases to unpack. October 6, 1916—the “old girls” gave an advertisement party to the “new ones.” All came as “ads,” and the Gold Dust Twins, Campbell Kids and Aunt Jemima were much in evidence. October 28, 1916—Hallowe’en ghost party, given by “new girls” to “old girls.” More fun and such good cats! November 10, 1916—First Dorm, dance of the year. December 15, 1916—Great excitement at the Dormitory as all were leaving for the holiday vacation. January 2, 1917—Telephone resumed its ringing—girls back from vacation. February 1, 1917—All were burning midnight oil for semester examinations. February 16, 1917—Junior Prom. Plebes and Sophs looked on as upper classmen leave for dance. February 22, 1917—Miss Collingwood and girls gave a tea to their friends. George Washington dance in evening. Three hundred twenty-two Three hundred tiveittv-three IM IMI LMJ_____1917 THISTLE UU LIU EMJ FIFTH AVENUE HALL Tune “The Vassar Song” When you come to school at C. I. T. And you seek the nicest place to be, Where the girls all weave the tie that binds You will be contented if you find Fifth Avenue Hall, Fifth Avenue Hall Both for you and for me It’s the best place to be, Obey the call to one and all, ’Rah for Fifth Avenue Hall! When you find your spirits getting low You can always find a friend or so. Time to study, read, make fudge or tat, That’s the pace we travel when we’re at Fifth Avenue Hall, Fifth Avenue Hall Bot h for you and for me It’s the best place to be, From Fall to Spring Its praises ring, ’Rah for Fifth Avenue Hall! Three hundred twenty-four IU Hi LI]________CARNEGIE TECH Eli Ili Hi’ Three hundred twenty-five L J LIU EMJ 1917 THISTLE Hi im__W BOYS’ DORMS THE CARNEGIE DORMITORIES ASSOCIATION This is the second year for the dormitories, and with age comes experience. Last year there were many troubles that had to be settled, and precedents established. That the rules adopted, and the precedents laid down, were the right kind is shown by the fact that it was not necessary to change them or add to them this year. Last year everybody was new to dormitory life, and no one knew just what was expected, but this year many of last year’s men arc back. Due to this there has been less trouble and noise around the Dorms. Everybody remembers coining back from the Beanery one evening last fall and seeing the stocks in active use. It has not been necessary to use them since. The Dorm men are among the most loyal of the Tech students. On evenings when the basket ball games are played, the cry is heard, “All out for basket ball,” and while the game is on few lights are seen in the Dorms. During the football season, each Dorm had a team, the East Dorm team winning the series. Both teams were later given a banquet. The Dorms arc also represented in the basketball league. The dormitories are self-governing, for the school does not have a representative living there. The men elect their own officers. These officers, with a representative from each floor, constitute the Governing Board, whose duty it is to see that the rules are obeyed. When about one hundred and eighty live, red-blooded, young Americans are gotten together, it is realized that the governing Board has no easy time. Three hundred twenty-six CARNEGIE DORMITORIES ASSOCIATION OFFICERS L. S. Jacobson II. W. Miller Geo. Ward H. J. Keeler 10. Esquerre . - ' - President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Honorary Chairman FLOOR REPRESENTATIVES T. L. Crandall C. W. Andrews O. D. Kingsbury II. Blau R. It. Mumma A. Mattiiks Three hundred twenty-seven •IfiJ LM3 E 3___1917 THISTLE LM3 LSJ EM3 - Mat tbcs Miller Blau Andrews Crandall Kingsbury Jacobson Keller Mummn CARNEGIE DORMITORIES GOVERNING BOARD EAST DORM. FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS Three hundred twenty-eight ESJ LMJ EMI CARNEGIE TECH Eli LU LMJ DORM LIFE INSIDE AND OUT Three hundred twenty-nine Elj rsi yt? 1917 THISTLE BOB VERNON-FOOTBALL MANAGER FOR 1917 AMICI (Adapted from Cornell's Amici.) Words anonymous. Our strong band can ne’er be broken, Formed in C. I. T. Far surpassing wealth unspoken, Ever more shall be. Chorus: Amici, usque ad aras, Deep graven on each heart, Shall be found unwavering true When we from life shall part. College life at best is passing, Here’s to C A It N E G I E ! Then let us pledge in word and deed Our love for C. I. T. Three hundred thirty LAJ WE, US COMPANY Dramatis Personae m Tech Life 1L D OUR NAMES ARE WE HAIL FROM REMEMBER US BY Three hundred thirty-one LHJ IM1 EJU 1917 THISTLE mi im EM3 OUR NAMES ARE WE HAIL FROM REMEMBER US BY a | ri AJ u AJ . vJL f ¥ FAMAHvl 3RA 83MAH flUO Three hundred thirty-two Ear Efll ES3_____CARNEGIE TECH [II Eli [S3 OUR NAMES ARE WE HAIL FROM REMEMBER US BY Three hundred thirty-three im mi mi 1917 thistle mi mi mi OUR NAMES ARE WE HAIL FROM REMEMBER US BY “Amici usque ad aras, Deep graven on each heart, Shall be found unwavering true When we from life shall part” Three hundred thirty-four Three hundred thirty-five LU Li] Eli 1917 THISTLE [Ml im IM1 THE GAMS Think not that life’s all work at Tech, Or tedious toil and dread exams; There’s lots of joy around, by heck, As lived and acted by the Gams. Five damsels answer to the name, Within Design School’s classic walls, And o’er our campus far their fame Has spread outside its cloistered halls. Five damsels fair, with winning wiles At P. D. now make their way; Their figures clad in latest styles, They say themselves they’re quite ertc. Oh, hint not that their work they slight, Or on it press the soft, soft pedals, For hung up in the plainest sight Their drawings scintillate with medals. But where their very best they shine Is not in daily class routine, But rather later, I opine, Where music’s heard and glad duds seen. Out in the giddy social world They know the rules and play the game, And while amongst their neighbors whirled Their neighbors say they earned their name. With what success time waits to tell As for the winning stakes they’ve vied, But two admit they’ve made out well, And rumor saith another’s tied. Three hundred Ihirty-six [U tu LU CARNEGIE TECH ESJ L J LSJ They know the school news day by day, Can toll you of the latest scandal, Of skating, tennis, dance or play, Or how Prof. (Blank) goes off the handle. Their working motto, all their own, Announces, “ We Gams stick together,” And so they’re seldom seen alone In sunshine or in stormy weather. On the piano just one plays— Her tune is “Glow Worm” with one finger— Her sisters, tho’, have other ways To make men’s mem’ries of them linger. (They’ve tried with some success, they state, A thing that’s helped them very much: With Woodbury’s Soap to cultivate The famous “Skin You Love to Touch.”) They know their game, these glad gay Gams, Their watchful waiting’s quickly o’er, With two (or three) tied, ere exams Another hopes to join the score. Ah! Those initials and those names— Deal, Mildred, Alice, Miriam, Ted— I’m sure with all their winning claims They’ll G. A. M. in time to wed. SOPH CIVIL HASH (They’re all here—count ’em) “Ye gawds,” she cried. “Look what BARR-ETT!” This was during beanery period—a time for no excitement—so BELER rushed over and TOLER to be still. BEATTY and Hirsch were arguing what to do with her when along conies HUBER and BUTTS in. “Well, WATKIN we do with her,” KINDER asked in a hurry. ROBERTS said he WOOD take her to GINSBURG and TUCKER away in the MILLS there. WILLIAMS and CRUMLISH guarded her and VETTER nothing but RICE. STIMM was visiting her one day, and as she pleaded with him be could no longer keep the secret that it was all about those SOPH CI V I L S Three hundred thirty-seven UL1 LB3 LU 1917 THISTLE_______LH l l £M3 • Jahcs P- MlTMt tr • • Haloid Ncilm vi • -w 7-Annum . 'GtoeetdeAciu M' Tiadj his useful foe. btendinq Very adept in sprayn? washes thro' Is tilrene ftitvnatt in unnf hit No more red njb tt for Sport, colors and soeietines uses his blonde moustache It will Street at a ruling-pen ; running smell - Hu tovoh rainbowrotrreddee it os a tooth sruoh useful when it matures WdSlWJ.-ptcUn out feftfrft a.tfc • oration mo test fere eraser- First Junior (interested in the Junior Prom)—“I see that they have changed the date of the Prom from the 21st to the 23rd, Friday.” Second Junior (emerging from thoughts of D. C. Electricity)—“Is that so? What is the reason?” First Junior—“The 21st is Ash Wednesday.” Second Junior (still under the deadly A. C. influence)—“Well, isn’t that Good Friday?” KNOW THYSELF: EISENE3ERG AND ESTERSON TAKE STEPS TO GET AQUAINTF.D WITH THEIR EGOS Three hundred thirty-eight Three hundred thirty-nine LU LMJ LMJ 1917 THISTLE rsi im mi JUNIOR SCIENCE SAY-SOS It was on the fourth day of December of the year 1916 that the (’lass of 1918 of the School of Applied Science, then having reached the honorable position of Juniorship after having had a long and stormy passage through the perilous regions of Plebcdom and Sophstate—much depleted in numbers though still sound in mind and body—gathered themselves together to say in a friendly way what they then thought of one another and the faculty. Many were the mutterings but only a portion of those things said in the “Star Chamber” was given out for the enlightenment of the student body. Dobson had a sweeping vote as being the “Worst Grind”; Konnerth was given as a healthy second choice. As the “Most Easy Going” “Al” Hanks stood first; “Feet” McFeaters and “Hap” Slater came in tied for second. For the “Most Useful to the Class” Soule took the lead, while others were able to see “Little Bit” Miller for second. “Fi” Lawson and Phil Marshall tied things up for third place. As the “Most Useful to Tech” Marshall led the field; Soule was given second place. There were many grouchy members pointed out, but the “Grouchiest” was voted to be Dobson with Shepard, Andrews and Pierce coming in the also rails. The “Handsomest” created a wonderful competition. Out of 44 votes Brider drew 6, Shillidav 5, and “Butch” Lundcll 4. That is how scattered a vote was cast. There are a lot of handsome Juniors. Paul Warner was voted the “Best Dresser,” with Soule and Lundell running a close second. Of all our timid Juniors, Everett C. Cargill—from Tacoma—was named the “Most Modest,” but second place was crowded to standing room only with Montgomery, Hunter, Pierce and Goldberg. From one solid bunch of bluffers it was hard to choose the “Best Bluffer.” “Doc” Doherty landed first with McFeaters second and Morrison and Gladstone tied for third. Carnegie Tech is the stamping grounds for athletes of the Central American variety but it was left for the Junior class to choose for the “Mexican Athlete” of the Class L. K. Morrison. Their second choice was Pannabaker. The athletic stars of the Junior Class are few in number but more than make up in quality what they lack in that particular item. “The “Class Athlete” was almost a unanimous vote- Phil Marshall. One of the faults of the Junior Class, speaking scholastically, is that it has too many good fellows. But we are proud of them because they help to scare away the blues on many a discouraging occasion. The vote for the “Class Good Fellow” was a scattered one but gave “Hap” Slater the lead and sent Jones and Hanks in tied for second. Every class has its lady’s man and the Junior Class has one—if not more. It is a class mystery why Cosgrove did not receive the credit due him in this instance, but the vote for “Class Borneo” gave Dobson first with Heltzel a close second and Towns third. Even serious-minded engineers are prone to go fussing once in a while. That recreation seems to be more popular than has been so far suspected. This statement was borne Three hundred forty i Ejj fbi fbi CARNEGIE TECH EU LSJ LU out by the fact, that the “Favorite Recreation” was voted to be Fussing. Other choices were in abundance and ranged from knitting to attending the Gym classes. Just to demonstrate that the class has a streak of humor in its make-up and at the same time has a grain of sense also, it voted for its “Favorite Actor” Charlie Chaplin and gave William Farnum second by a small difference. The tragic element surely held sway on the date of the Junior Class novelty vote. It is only necessary to say that for the “Favorite Actress” Theda Bara was given first and Mary Pickford second. Ideas of the true nature of things in general are more rampant here in the Junior Class than they are in the fickle republic to our south. Water was given a strong vote for the “Favorite Drink,” and then to cap the climax Tech Beer hove into second choice. Another difference of opinion was brought to light on the choice of a “Favorite Amusement Place.” By a rather small but decisive count The Strand was given that distinction—Kurtz’s ran close in for second. No canvass of the class would be complete without some inquiry concerning the faculty. The “Favorite Instructor” was voted to be Professor Work. Professor Keller was not a bit slow for the second place and there was a whole bunch tied in the group for third. The closeness of this vote proves beyond a doubt that we do like our teachers. It seems that every one has a decided opinion of who is the “Hardest Instructor” and on that particular day it seemed that all opinions lined up on one side—Geckcler was given a strong first place; Fettke was dropped into the second berth. The class could not agree on its “Most Considerate Instructor.” Professor W ork and Simmons will have to forever share that honor so thrust upon them by the Class of 1918. The next most popular instructor was agreed upon as Mr. Stevens. JUNIOR FJ.FXTRICALS Three hundred forty-one Lli Li] Eli 1917 THISTLE II] LU ES] SCIENCE SENIORS AND A I.ITTLE REAL LIFE THOSE SOPH CHEMICALS Three hundred forty-lwo CARNEGIE TECH SCENARIO FOR EPISODE NO. 0 To be Photographed by Zeller and Directed by Professor Calvin “BREAKING IN OF TIED’ ” (What has preceded) “Red” M. takes a walk with a swell young dame from “Maggie Murf.” lie tells her of his experiences as a plebe, as they walk along. In some unreserved manner they lose their way from the main path. She casts her glims on a comfortable bench and gives the hunch that she is tired and wants to sit down. “Red” suggests that they return home. In discussing the wisdom of this suggestion “Red” somehow gets himself beside her on the bench and then he sits there with his hands folded in an attitude of “what shall I say.” Scene: Moonlight night in Schenley Park, somewhere near the lake. Time: 11:35 P. M. “Red” I hear that you are going to become a—a militant suffragette. She Why of course, dearie. You know I always like to be in arms. Instructions for the stage manager—“Red” should be shown taking the hint. ADVICE TO YOUNG GIRLS Disease—Pestitis or beaualgia. Cause—Troubles with the pest who comes six nights a week and stays till morning. Symptoms- Pains in the head and neck, inflammation of heart and mind, feelings of disgust, and tendency to annihilate said pest. Prognosis—May or may not be favorable. Depends upon various conditions. Treatment—The treatment is efficient and valuable. Never fails. Give pest pencil and paper. Instruct him to make eleven ciphers in a straight line, thusly: 0000 000 00 00 Next tell him to draw a perpendicular line down from right side of first, a line up from right side of fourth, a line down on right side of fifth, one up from right side of seventh and eighth, and one down from right side of tenth. Each line is to be about one-half inch long. Tell him to read what he has written. Exit pest. J. C. G., A. I. ’19 Three hundred forty-three ULJ LIU LMJ ____1917 THISTLE II] IS] EU FRATERNITIES (An Historical and Descriptive Discourse, Based on Personal Experience) The earliest mention of a fraternity house found in any authentic historical chronicle, is in Genesis viii: 15: “And two animals of each kind dwelt in the ark.” The first fraternity initiation recorded in history, is in Genesis xxxviii:23: “And it came to pass that his brethren stripped Joseph out of his coat and cast him into a pit ” We also read of one Nebuchadnezzar, a pledge, who was compelled to eat grass. The purpose of a fraternity is to enable three dress suits to meet the requirements of t wenty inmates. The officers of a fraternity are the President, Secretary, and Treasurer. If there are more than three dress suits there are more officers. Members are selected according to the magnitude and brilliance of their wardrobe, and their generosity with same. An honorary member is one who has a sister. An alumni member is one who has lived to repent. Membership in a fraternity is not obtained by application as in the Anti-Saloon League. The victim is selected by the fraternity and is requested to become a pledge. Becoming a pledge, like getting married, is an occurrence of great moment. It differs though from marriage, in that once it is done there is no stepping back. The duration of pledgeship varies from one to four months. If the subject is healthy and strong he may eventually become a member and call his fellows brothers. A fraternity may prove invaluable to a young man beginning a college career. It provides him with a place to leave his books when he goes out in the evening, and a refuge in which to sleep through the day. He is also able, on occasions, to arrange for the temporary use of trifling sums, and thereby save himself the embarrassment and bronchial affections coincident with divorcement from portions of one’s wearing apparel. His talents become developed and he finds himself the possessor of abilities he had never before attributed to himself. He is a very unmusical soul indeed if, after six weeks residence in a fraternity house, he has not become the possessor of and performer on a three dollar potato-bug mandolin. But the advantages of a fraternity arc not wholly to the individual. Fraternity men contribute much to the success of a college. Their fraternity life makes them excellent material for athletic teams. Sleeping in the dormitory cultivates their fighting spirit and makes them immune from the jeers of the multitude. It also adds to their vocabulary and powers of speech, making them superior candidates for debating societies. There are fifteen fraternities at Tech. There may yet be more, as there are six Greek letters still unused. Three hundred forty-four IM1 IM1 IM1 CARNEGIE TECH IE1 LfiJ LM3 aan WOODLAWN AVF.NUF. WILL MISS THESE BOYS A STUDENT’S PRAYER Teach me that fifteen minutes may he enough time to eat at the Beanery, but that it is not enough in which to learn one’s lesson. Help me to live that I can lie down at night with a clear conscience, without a thought for to-morrow’s recitations and unhaunted by the faces of the professors, to whom my woeful ignorance has brought pain. Grant, I beseech thee, that I may always find my beanery ticket in my pocket, that I may not become indebted to my fellow students. Deafen me not to the toot of leisure autos and the rustle of silky skirts. Keep me young enough to laugh at my tottering grades and to smile in the face of flunks and re-exams. And then when comes the smell of flowers and the tread of soft steps, and the crackling of sheepskin in the hands of the dean, make the address short and the parting words simple. “There goes a student.” Three hundred forty-five WHUAMl Three hundred forty-six EJL3 PU LB3_________________CARNEGIE TECH__________TB1 ran m THAT DERN 1'HING is a Design man’s idea of an Industries cartoon page. And then they talk about the All-Tech Democracy and the Carnegie Clan Spirit! WOW!—(But say. boys. 1 smiled out loud when I saw it. —Editor.) ODD SAMPLES FROM THE CONTRIBUTION BOXES AND HERE IS ANOTHER ! What a funny bird the frog are lie ain’t got hardly no tail at all, When him run him yump When him don’t run him sit on him tail, What him ain’t hardly none at all. What a funny bird the frog are, When he hops he almost fly When lie sit he almost lie And he ain’t got no sense at all hardly. Three hundred forty-seven UU LU UU 1917 THISTLE LE3 l l IM UPPER INDUSTRIES CLASSIFIED LIST Once upon a time the men of the Upper Industries Class registered their opinions as to various characteristics of each other and their neighbors. They took ye ed. into their confidence, and after getting over the happy shock of what they had wished on him he managed to compile the following data as to their composite judgment. 48 ballots were received, most of them complete. Class athlete: Dunsieth led Wean 22 to 20, with nobody else receiving more than 2 votes. Most studious: Good old Bill Payne, the sage of Belew Creek, headed this list; Brocker and Kingsbury followed. Most easy-going: Brennan and Tramonte were one vote apart on this. Considering the latter is an Alpha Tau, he must be a favored individual! Biggest bluffer: Hoxworth leads with 7 votes, Kneuer next with fi. Opinions were well scattered. Most useful to class: Hoxv’s friends rallied to his support here and refuted the pre- vious statement with 22 votes. Koontz received 11. and the next man had only 4. Most useful to Tech: Green, who counted the ballots, admits receiving 17 votes and first place. Well, fellows, this Thistle is some job, at that. Thank you. Proceeding with the statistics, he found Hoxworth with 11 and Koontz and Rutherford with each. Most modest: Howell wins, followed by Koontz. Tricskcy and Gnndelot. “Blows loudest horn : These self-assertive folks are led by Sharpe. Carroll, Hoxworth, and Koontz are also mentioned. It looks as though this was'an honor roll of men who accomplish things. Best dressed: Foreman and Swanson lead. Fondest of the ladies: The swains with the successful social accomplishments are alleged to be Hoxworth, Howell. Carroll, and Sharpe. How they do all these other things and still have time for dates is a mystery to ye ed. It takes real capacity! Handsomest: Bergwall leads. Doc Reed, Swanson and Miller also tally well. Jamestown, X. Y., papers please copy. And oh you D. E. O.’s! Most agreeable: It's a good sign for most of us that t his vote was widely scattering. Tramonte was first, and Foreman and Hoye tied for second place. Most popular: Here the amiable class president comes strongly to the fore with 19 votes. His nearest competitor received 4. Favorite instructor: We love our teachers. We must, or not so many would have received votes. However, what little concentration there was gives Daddy Leeds first, Dunnells second, and Lcighou third place. Three hundred forty-eight CARNEGIE TECH EfiJ LfiJ IM1 Hardest instructor: Professor Calderwood and Mr. Lightcap led this list. Professor Morris’s connection with the curriculum committee was probably the cause of his getting third mention. Most considerate: Bert Colmery leads, with Mr. Barnes second. Then comes Pro- fessor Morris with another third, which we hope came from his own students. Favorite recreation: 9 men voted for sleeping. 6 walk for pleasure, 5 motor and 5 skate. Three delightfully frank individuals owned up to “loving.” Favorite actor: A1 Jolson leads Turk Steen by one vote. William S. Hart and Earl Williams drew 3 votes apiece. Favorite actress: The heroines of the screen had things all their own way on this. Mary Pickford is first, followed by Marguerite Clark, Annette Kellermann, and Billie Burke. Theda Bara and Anna Pennington were also tied for fourth place. Drink: Prohibition is not yet the order of the day in S. A. I. Beer got 10 votes. Milk was second with 7 and water had 6. Amusement resort: Duquesne Garden received an unbidden testimonial on this count with 8 votes. No other place exceeded 2. THE SOUTHERN CLUB. AT HOMlt AND ABROAD Three hundred forty-nine LIU LIU LIU 1917 THISTLE Eli HI Eli ANDERSON GAVE US THE PIGS AND THE SHEEP. BUT WE CAN T GET HIS GOAT THE HAPPY FAMILY Put on your old Tech bonnet With the blue stripe upon it And take your guess stick to the fray; For ’stead of its being clover The Techite’ll get took over On his golden examination day. Okie J. Simmons, Plebe E. Slide rule. Three hundred fifty Three hundred fifty-one ran f ai rsi 1917 THISTLE prmgtim? attit 3Cmw nr, tht JllUtht of a Jirbr (Reprinted from the Bagpipe of April 28, 1915.) Oh, a Plcbe once came to a school in a park To get him an education; He strove till he earned the title of “shark” For scholastic scintillation. He pleased all the Profs, in classroom and shop With attention he gave to their courses, Till Spring came along and made that work stop With her subtle and powerful forces. Mr. Plebe was a man, and a man in the Spring, Especially one blessed with youth, Sees life as a joyous and beautiful thing With love more alluring than truth. He longs for companions of “superfine” kind— The thought of them fills every hour— Knowing not when a maiden possesses his mind How deeply he lies in her power. Now maidens and music and things good to drink All add to the zest of existence; But they put quite a crimp in one’s power to think And play hob with one’s moral resistance. So our Plebe laid aside thoughts of dull carking care, And studies he found most distasteful; All time spent away from the lady so fair To him seemed most shockingly wasteful. The girl was indeed of good features and mind, And manners that made her a pleasure; But the Plebe chose his words and her charms had defined In vastly more eloquent measure: For she was a blossom, each eye a twin star, Her hair was of sunshine and gold. Her voice was sweet music no harsh note could mar, And her form from a goddess’s mould. Three hundred fifty-two IE1 IM1 IM1 CARNEGIE TECH [U LU LI] But, alas for the Plebe! Father Time galloped on And summons to “finals” he scattered; And when those dread tests had arrived and had gone, The hopes of our hero were shattered. His task, his conditions and cuts to redeem Kept him busy the whole summer season, And next year the lady exploded his dream With a ring—tho’ he ne’er saw the reason. The moral of this is to live as you go, But not let it stop you from going, Nor forget to keep track of the things that you know You’ll be called for to make a good showing. The ladies are sweet, and they make life worth while, But they’re hardly a student’s main aim; Our Plebe sold a summer of work for a smile, Yet he had to take life as it came. W. Duncan Green. TECH HEIGHTS Three hundred fifty-three 1917 THISTLE EJU LMJ LIU ACKNOWLEDGMENT The editors of The Thistle are deeply grateful to their fellow-students who have kindly contributed in one way or another to its pages. In the nature of the preparation of the book it is practically impossible to keep a complete record of the origin of all details of the copy used. Accordingly, if you gave us something and your name is not mentioned, please do not lay that omission up against us for the rest of time. We thank our anonymous donors as well as those whose names appear. The material in the Comic Section has been collected from many sources. The photographs used in the snapshot groups throughout the book came largely from the staff photographers, Myler and Zeller of the Sophomore Chemical class. Other contributors in greater or lesser amounts are F. A. Hammil, S. A. Smith, J. A. Slonaker, Louis Eisen-stat, H. A. Hay, K. 1). Anderson, C. J. Schumacher, 15. F. Lundccn, and R. H. Einstein. We think they have done well to secure for us such a wealth of material. The editor-in-chief also wants to take advantage of this opportunity to thank his fellow-conspirators on the Hoard for their generous assistance in designing and building the book. Nobody who has not participated in the publication of a college annual knows the amount of planning and then of execution that is absorbed in its production. Tf the load had not been well divided, the book would be impossible. The members of the Board have striven to make good on our early boast of “the best book ever,” and whether it has come true or not, we have put in enough effort so we are satisfied the result means something in this yearbook of Carnegie life. Three hundred fifty-four « ft FBI FBI FBI CARNEGIE TECH ULf LfiJ LIU THISTLE ADVERTISERS The following pages contain a selected series of advertisements by persons and organizations who deal in goods and service used by our readers. Their support in occupying (his space for their announcements has been a material aid in producing the book; in fact, without it the volume would have had to be much cheaper and less pretentious in character, or else a higher price would have been necessary to our subscribers. The editors feel that the support of these advertisers is worthy of recognition from loyal Carnegians, at least to the modest extent that whenever their offerings are required and other considerations do not govern, they should be given a trial. All are reputable concerns in good standing, and there should be no doubt as to the value of their several commodities. We recommend them to your patronage. Following is the list of Thistle advertisers: Page D. L. Auld Co................. _ _ _ _ 359 Baird Machinery Co. _ . 371 B., B. B. Trunks...................... 381 R. Bishinger 393 Blossom Restaurant .... . 391 Harold S. Bowen . . 391 John C. Bragdon _______ 395 A. L. Brahm _______ 303 V. O. Breckon Studios.................. 389 Brooks Brothers..........................361 A. M. Byers Pipe Co..............- 375 Carnegie Institute of Technology 384. 385 Central Press Bureau _____ 387 City Deposit Bank........................391 Crosby, Evans Co. _ _ _ _ _ _ 391 George S. Daugherty _ _____ 381 Dcmmler Brothers.........................379 Dcmmler Schenk _ _ _ _ 373 Doublcday, Mill A- Co................... 387 Fort Pitt Lithographing Co. _ _ _ _ 388 Glasgow Woolen Mills Co. _ _ _ _ 357 Bernard Glocklcr Co.............. _ _ 393 The Graff Co.............................388 Iron City Electric Co. ..................301 Jamieson Studio..........................303 J. Johnson................................393 J. II. Kenny _____........................307 Keystone Lumber Co. _ . _ - . 388 Weber Storage Express Page Kurtz. Langbcin Swartz 389 J. G. Marshall _______ 373 McGeorge Studio _ _ _ 391 J. D. Mcllroy Sons _ _ 373 Mcllveen’s Furniture............. 393 McJunkin Straight Dairy Co. _ 387 Mellon National Bank _ _ _ 377 Murdoch, Kerr Co. _ _ _ _ 394 Ncwlands Brothers _ _ _ _ . 389 Oakland Savings Trust Co. _ _ _ .‘{88 Pennsylvania Savings Bank _ _ _ 387 Pierpont, Si viter Co. _ _ _ _ _ 307 Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. _ 371 Pittsburgh Steel Co. _______ 375 Pittsburgh Valve. Foundry and Const. Co. _ 309 Schcnlcy Lunch ............................ 388 Schenley Pharmacy _ _ _____ 391 J. E. T. Shuman _ _____ 387 M. Si moods’ Sons ______ _ _ 389 Somers. Fitter Todd - _ _' 379 Standard Underground Cable Co. . 305 C. M. Stauft................................391 St udcbaker Sales Corp. _ _ _ - 389 Underwood Typewriter Co. _ _ _ _ 390 United Engineering Foundry Co. _ 383 Varsity Inn.................... - - 393 A. M. Vale .................................3SS Weaver, Costello Co.......................307 _ _ . _ 2- 391 Three hundred fifty-five LSJ UIJ L§J 1917 THISTLE [U [flj Ell AUGUST 25—Health Commissioner ordered opening of Pennsylvania schools postponed until late in September on account of the infantile paralysis epidemic. This order did not apply to colleges, but it was thought wise to omit the summer engineering camp and set back the opening of school one week. 5—Squad of twenty-two men reported to Coach Steffen for football practice at Camp 14, 15—Entrance exams. 19, 20—Condition exams and registration. The Tartan entertained with an account of a water-'‘colored” prony brake. 21— First semester began. First assemblies in Margaret Morrison and Industries. 22— First assembly held in Design. Design Plebes entertained by rush for shoes. 25—Remarkable display of industry by Plebes, directed by Sophomores, in building bonfire. Plebe-Soph contest in the afternoon; the Sophs won. Fall Festival in the evening. A Prologue, portraying the Story of Prometheus, was introduced. 27—The Tartan system of school elections was adopted by the three men’s schools. Director Ilamerschlag and Mr. McCorkle addressed the Plebes of the four schools. 28 Football team started for New Haven. A few enthusiasts saw them off in the rain. 29— Industries Plebes given a smoker by upper classmen. The Thistle board met. 30— The football team minus the services of Marshall and McFeaters held Yale to a 25 to 0 score. The game was shown play by play in Room 209 Science. Three ha ml red fifty-six NO LESS NO LESS The business house that achieves success—and stays successful—must be founded on merit. The substantial and steadily-growing success of Glasgow—for 19 years in the same location—proves the existence of a long list of satisfied customers. Glasgow Tailored-to-Measure Suits and Overcoats for men at SI 5 and $20—“No More, No Less”—fully meet the expectations — and the purse—of careful dressers. Individual attention given to the ideas and wishes of the college chap. OPEN EVENINGS (SUMS I m g) i S. mm s lIllllllllillllttG . DROEGER ,.MGR.t™i Three hundred fifty-seven 1— Tryouts for the Musical Clubs, conducted by Bertram Webber, the new director of the Glee Club. 2— The football team, returning from Yale, was met by about 250 students at t he East Liberty station. 2—Dean and Mrs. Bossangc gave a reception for the Design Plebes. The program included a “thousand mile walk,” scrambling the party sufficiently so that every bo3r met every girl. 4 - Science scholarships announced. In the contest of the Engineers’ Society of Western Pennsylvania. Tech received eleven out of thirteen awards. 7—Tech beat Bethany at football 31 to 7. “Red Merrill was chosen as cheer leader. The first football benefit dance was held in the Union (mostly benefit and not much dance). 7—Sigma Xu Fraternity was installed at Carnegie. 9—Coach Steffen received a letter of commendation from Walter Camp. 10— Strange noises in Design School were traced to struggles of Drama students with benjonsonesque humor. 11— New system of coaching without part time coaches was announced. Margaret Morrison Plebes were entertained by the Seniors. The first Bagpipe was published. 12— Y. M. C. A. was addressed by Mr. William M. Miller, General Secretary of the Middle Atlantic States. 12 M. M. (’. S. Student Government Association dance in the Union. Three hundred fifty-eight ESTABLISHED 1871 THE D. L. AULD CO. MANUFACTURING JEWELERS COLUMBUS, OHIO “AULD QUALITY the standard of excellence for forty-six years Official Jewelers to the Leading Fraternities MAKERS OF Class Rings and Pins, Engraved Invitations, Dance Programs, Embossed Stationery, Etc. REPRESENTATIVE FOR PENNSYLVANIA REGINALD TUTHILL PITTSBURGH, PA. P. O. Box 984 Three hundred fifty-nine UL3 UU LU 1917 THISTLE October, continued. 14- Tech polished up Grove City (58 to 0. Science Plebes gave a smoker for the Seniors. 10—Announcing of passing of death warrant on Margaret Morrison sororities. 17 The M. M. ('. S. Athletic Association held a cabaret in Recreation Hall. “Men,” and “cigarettes” -one as real as the other—were much in evidence. 18—The Tartan began its effort to have the athletic field cleaned up. X. R.—The lub-bish is still there. 20— President Wilson passed us by. We all also caught fleeting glimpses of Mrs. Wilson and William Jennings Bryan. First Dorm dance in the Union. 21 Tech won from Allegheny, 27 to 0. 22 Tech night at Shadyside Church. “Uncle John” Brashear addressed the students. (He was really there this time). 24 Shorty Holzworth, Nig Finlay and some of their little playmates offered suggestions for the improvement of Butler's special mule delivery on Woodlawn avenue. Following their comments hostilities were narrowly averted. 25—Ben Johnson’s “The Poetaster” was produced for the first time in America, by the Drama students under the direction of Mr. William Poel, of London. “0 doleful days! () direful deadly dump!” 20—An ad in The Tartan stated that Tech students may now “see Shakespeare without the trammel of words.” 27 A busy day for the girls. M. M. C. S. Alumnae skating party. M. M. C. S. Senior Dance. Fifth Avenue Hall Hallowe’en party. 27— Director’s reception for Professors Scott and Wood of the Department of Psychology. 28— Total eclipse of Thiel, 59 to 0. was followed by the second football dance of the year. Fifth Avenue Hall Plebes had a party for upper class girls and the Morcwood contingent held a Hallowe’en party. 30— M. M. C. S. Juniors entertained the Plebes. Science and Design Junior Prom Committee was selected with J. L. Miller as chairman. 31— The Morgan Art Dancers appeared on the Design lawn, and a new school record for cuts was established. If any prizes were given at the Oakland Hallowe’en celebration that evening (which nobody knows) Tech got first. Three hundred sixty ESTABLISHED 1818 ___ ©rntiemen's IFurntsljtng £ mn' s. MADISON AVENUE COR. FORTY-FOURTH STREET NEW YORK Telephone Murray Hill 8800 Clothing for Every Requirement of Men and Boys. Ready-made and to Measure Suits and (tvercoats tor Business, Drew or Sport Knglisli and Domestic Hat- and Shoe Shirts, Cravat . Collars, Pajamas, Underwear. Hosiery and Gloves Dressing Gowns. Travelers’ Requisites, Leather Goods Waistcoats, Caps. Sweaters and Mufflers of'Shetland or Angora W oo! Imported Pi|H s, Tobacco Pouches. 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Three hundred sixty-one 1917 THISTLE IM1 IM1 L53 1 Garber won The Tartan prize of a trip to Cornell for his suggestion concerning a Spring Festival. Pageant and Masque of Freedom was held at Forbes Field. 2 According to The Tartan, “Hell hath no fury like a Sophomore scorned.” The industries Sophs acquired experiences as barbers. An issue ot Puppet was published. 3—Classes were dismissed at 12:30 for the Charter Centennial Parade. The Tech men and women marchers gained quite a rep, as marathoners. 3— Design Plebe dance for upper classmen. Margaret Morrison Sophomore dance. 4— Tech held the heavy Cornell team to the low score of 15 to 7. 7— (Cryptic note in copy indicates that Shorty Miller lost an election bet). 8— Second Bagpipe issued. Cross country tryouts held. 9— Miss Christine Miller sang at the Margaret Morrison Assembly, it is rumored that Dr. Esquerre was served a decayed potato at the Beanery. Three hundred sixty-two What’s in a Name ? EVERYTHING, when that name typifies excellence of workmanship and superiority of product, as well as prices that are entirely within reason. JAMIESON STUDIOS Quality :: Graduation :: Portraits 242 South Highland Avenue Films Developed and Printed ;; Twenty-four Hour Service Albert L. Brahm Co. MEATS Poultry Butter Eggs Vegetables 406 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, Pa. PHONES: PRIVATE EXCHANGE PRIVATE EXCHANGE Court 2552 Main 2246 Three hundred sixty-three ■LU LM3 LU 1917 THISTLE LU Hi ffl November, continued. 10—Industries Plebe dance for upper classmen. First house dance at Morewood Dorm. 13—Wilson followers in M. M. C. S. paraded. 15—Science Assembly was devoted to a mass meeting preparatory to the Pitt game. When the Y. M. C. A. ventured to butt in with an announcement, Whitey Hellstrom advised them with all due reverence that they might pray fora dry field on Saturday. 1G—Junior Mechanical escaped assignment in Kinematics—Shorty Miller hada d ate. 17—M. M. C. S. Pan Hellenic dance proved that the sorority spirit is still a lively corpse. 18—Tech lost to Pitt 14 to G in a whirlwind game. Tech's first score on Pitt in history gave the Panther a sad case of indigestion. “Salt” AltdoerfTer was badly hurt. Finlay was elected captain for next year. The Smoker in the I nion was some racket. 18—Tech won second place in P. A. A. Cross Country Meet. 22 -Science Sophomores kidnapped the Plebe President. The captors led a rescue party in taxis, a costly chase through Clairton and Elizabeth. Dr. Harris still hears about a phone conversation he had with one of the maids at the Clairton Inn that night. 23—Science Plebe banquet. President Collins arrived just too late to eat. 24 Carnegie Day. Exhibition in the four schools. 25—Seniors, Alumni, and Faculty met this evening in Soldiers’ Memorial Hall, it was a happy party and the cats were fine. Middle Atlantic C. C. Championship was won by Tech at McKees Rocks. It was first announced that Teclmnd P. A. A. tied, but elimination of an independent from the score changed the result in our favor. 27 Football team saw Zeigfeld's Follies at the Nixon. 28 Interfraternity dance. Miss Sue Harvard sang at M. M. C. S. Assembly. 30 Thanksgiving and vacation. Three hundred sixly-four Standard Underground Cable Co. General Offices : Pittsburgh, Pa. ' 1 r. “ 5.000.000 C. M. Weatherproof Insulated Cable (ji Actual Size) WE manufacture Electric Wires and Cables of all kinds and sizes for all classes of service, also a complete line of Cable Accessories. The following is a list of our principal products : Bare Copper Wire Brass and Bronze Wire Colonial Copper Clad Steel Wire C.C.C. Magnet and Weatherproof Wire Rubber Insulated Wire Varnished Cambric Insulated Cables Fibre Insulated. Leaded Cables Paper Insulated. Leaded Cables Rubber Insulated. 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Was it a strange coincidence or the morning after the night before? 8— Tartan staff banquet at the Fort Pitt was attended by both present and past members. Musical Clubs gave their first concert in the Hast Liberty Library. 12—Edwin Green was elected basketball captain. John Morgan won Beaux Arts prize. 13—First general assembly of the four schools held in the Music Hall with Judge Buffington as the principal speaker. Miss Christine Miller’s singing was appreciated. M. M. C. S. Bazaar held in the evening. Good-bye, pocket book! Science Soph banquet brought forth no retaliation on the part of the Plebes. Three hundred six tv-six Pierpont, Siviter Co. ENGRAVING - PRINTING STEEL DIE EMBOSSING All classes of Art Printing for Social and Commercial Purposes INVITATIONS DANCE PROGRAMS CALLING CARDS MENU CARDS 119 Shady Avenue EDGEWORTH “Swiss-Style” MILK CHOCOLATES Will Make a Hit When You Need It 85 Cents the Pound WEAVER COSTELLO, CO., Incorporated 236 Second Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 20 Bowling Alleys 10 Pocket Billiard Tables Second and Third Floors Double Lodge Rooms Fourth Floor ONE OF PITTSBURGH’S HIGH CLASS PROPOSITIONS STRAND BUILDING Forbes and Atwood Sts., Oakland JOSEPH H KENNY, Proprietor MR. PAUL BURGOON, Manager J. H. KENNY Billiard Parlors Forbes and Boquet Streets OAKLAND’S FINEST MR. CHAS. H. BLACK, Manager Three hundred sixty-seven LMi LMJ LU 1917 THISTLE Lj3 IS1 December, continued 13— Hoxworth was nearly asphyxiated with H_ S from an obstreperous generator. 14— Slavonic ball. The work of the Design students in decoration, electrical effects, costuming, music, dancing and refreshments could hardly be surpassed. The affair was best described as gorgeous. 15—Christmas recess began. 1( Night Science banquet at the Schenley. IS—Musical Clubs started Ohio trip. Many Techites became postmen for aweek. 22—Industries Night Electricals smoker in the Union. 25—Christmas. This fatal day caused that advent of multicolored ties in .January. THESE CHOICE BI TS WERE CROWDED OUT OF ORDER: THE PI.EBES AND THEIR SHOES (SEPTEMBER 22) MAGGIES ALUMNAE SKATING PARTY (OCTOBER 27) Three hundred sixty-eight ATWOOD ATWOOD ATWOOD Complete Piping Systems Designed ( Manufactured Installed CASTINGS GLOBE VALVES 1 RELIEF VALVES | NON-RETURN VALVES EXPANSION JOINTS GAS LINE MATERIALS CYLINDER OPERATED GATE VALVES ELECTRICALLY OPERATED GATE VALVES WELDED HEADER All Necks Attached by Our Atwood Interlock Method The Cast Steel Motor Operated Gate Valves Shewn Above Are Part of an Order from the Public Service Electric Co. of New Jersey PITTSBURGH VALVE, FOUNDRY AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY PITTSBURGH, PA. ENGINEERS FOUNDERS PIPE-FITTERS MACHINISTS ATWOOD Three hundred sixty-nine [53 L53 [5J___ 1917 THISTLE_____[13 r®l 153 2—School resumed. 6— In first basketball game of season, Tech defeated Westinghouse. 7— Band gave a concert at the Western Penitentiary. They went to keep time, not to serve time. 10—Thomas Mott Osborne, former warden of Sing Sing, addressed Industries Assembly. Two prison items like these at t he same time are positively ominous. 12— Soph Hop held in the Union. Although many of the hoppers were not Sophomores, still the affair must be called a success. The committee in charge reported a balance of twenty-five cents to be divided among the four schools. 13— The basketball team lost to .Juniata. 15—Tech beer campaign. “Get Tech out of beer, and beer out of Pittsburgh. Exams began for Science Sophs. 10—After much wrangling—goodnatured and otherwise, but mostly otherwise—the Design School finally adopted a revised constitution. Three hundred seventy PITTSBURGH PLATE GLASS - COMPANY - GLASS MIRRORS PAINTS VARNISHES BRUSHES 101 Wood Street “ - Pittsbur gb. Pa. Baird Machinery Company Machine Tools and Machinists’ Supplies, Iron, Woodworking and Contractors’ Machinery Mill, Mine, Contractors’ and Railroad Supplies Phones: Court 1292 to 1298 P A Main 3100 123-125 Water St. PITTSBURGH, PA. 124-126 First Ave. Warehouses: Terminal Warehouse Branch Office, Erie, Pa. Three hundred seventy-one UU LiU LMJ 1917 THISTLE January, continued. 17— Ruth St. Denis and Teel Shawn addressed the Design assembly. Industries School ‘'got in the swim at the Pittsburgh Natatorium for their annual bath. 18— Drama students gave first performance of Oscar Wilde’s “Importance of Being Earnest.” Pittsburgh High School students are to be invited to subsequent performances. Musical Clubs gave a concert at Marshalsea. How some of them ever got away again is quite a mystery; it was truly their “home” concert. 19— Ralph Adams Cram addressed the architects. Students of Music Department gave first of a series of concerts in the afternoon. Band concert and dance held in the Union in the evening. 20— Basketball team lost to Allegheny. Building Club Dance. 22— Exams began. Dull care much in evidence. Science Sophs invaded Industries for shop work. 23— Basketball team lost to Pitt. 24— Rumor circulated concerning the possibility of losing Coach Steffen, causing consternation in athletic circles. Athletic officials were soon able to announce that the chance of the Coach’s going to State was past. Reverend MacGowan addressed assemblies an Industries and Science under auspices of Y. M. C. A. THIS IS OUR DAILY BANQUET AT THE BEANERY. 26—Second Morewood Dorm Dance. 26— First Annual Banquet of Klanicht at the Fort Pitt. Emalino Walker dropped her umbrella down the elevator shaft. 27— Basketball team lost to State. 29—Week of Inspection Visits began. Junior and Senior Electricals of Science made an extended trip to Buffalo, Niagara Falls, etc. Industries Printers visited YVashington, Philadelphia and New York. Three hundred seventy-two DOMESTIC GAS RANGES stand pre-eminent as to quality, durability, efficiency and simplicity. They possess all the latest features in gas range construction and are made in a large variety of sizes and styles. Sold by Demmler C , Schenck Company p'ttsburghVpa. J. G. Marshall Co. Office, Library, Dormitory and Club Room Furniture 959 Liberty Avenue PITTSBURGH. PA. Jlgents for Standard Desks Macey Filing Cabinets and Sectional Book Cases Steel Book Units Filing Devices Macey Safes B. L. Marble Office and Institution Chairs BELL PHONE 346S GRANT Telephone Bell 1954 Courl Established 1858 J. D. Mcllroy Sons Tin and Sheet Metal Work 508 SECOND AVE. PITTSBURGH, PA. Three hundred seventy-three UU LIU LU_______1917 THISTLE IM1 l l W Wt. V ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1•■ _ •—•••=•-• FEBRUARY (NOTE—The Artists didn't have a chance at our calendar from February on. We're sorry—they would have found real inspiration in it.) 3 -Basketball team managed to forget, exams long enough to lose to Penn State. 4—Week between semesters filled with Inspection Visits—Electricals visited Erie, Buffalo and Niagara Falls; no one fell over the Falls, but some of the stories they brought back far surpassed that stunt. The printers put their stamp of approval on the Library of Congress at Washington, and managed to see something of Philadelphia and New York besides. Fortunately the war spirit was not yet raging at that time; no one was accused of being a German spy. 9—For the second time the basketball team defeated Westinghouse. 10- -Design School orchestra held the second of a series of concerts. 13—Design Sophomores held a lively banquet. Account of the said banquet in Tartan rejoiced over the fact that the Plebes had failed to get Rice in the soup before the banquet. 14 Basketball team left for a series of games with Lehigh, Franklin and Marshall, Juniata and Penn State. Fifty-fifty result. The game against Juniata was the first, really good game of t he Varsity season. 10—Mrs. Fiske visited the Dramatic Department and watched rehearsals of Pillars of Society in which she herself starred several years ago. M. M. C. S. Junior Prom is said to have turned the everyday scenes of our Carnegie Union into the image of a ballroom. Can it be? 17— M. M. C. S. Soph Dance for Plebes. Pitt-Tech Smoker in Trees Gym. If Pitt and Tech do not exactly chum together on the football field, they surely can enjoy a smoker with each other. Sunny Kesner gave his celebrated talk about nothing. 18— Pitt-Tech Joint Y. M. C. A. Meeting at Belleficld Church under Rev. MacGowan a Scotchman to the core. Three hundred seventy-four The life of pipe cannot be reasoned out from metallurgical, mathematical or chemical data, nor does physical strength always mean physical endurance. The most durable pipe is the pipe which has the safest weld, the strongest joint, and which will, for the greatest number of years, resist corrosion and crystallization tendencies. Service only can decide this issue. BYERS WROUGHT IRON PI PF I ■■ I ■ V FULL WEIGHT GUARANTEED ■ ■ ■ ■■ not only stands on its past record of over half a century, but invites future observation as to its service by the newly established practice of rolling the Year of Manufacture into the pipe. The Year of Manufacture symbolizes, on the part of the makers, a degree of faith without a parallel among pipe manufacturers. It invites comparisons on what should be, to every pipe purchaser, the only acceptable basis. For no reasoning, apology, or promise can prevail against the bulwark of performance. So again we say: “Watch and compare the service given by Byers pipe with that of pipe of any kind.” The Name and Year of Manufacture, rolled in Byers pipe, will facilitate such comparisons. A. M. BYERS COMPANY, PITTSBURGH, PA. ESTABLISHED 1864 PITTSBURGH PERFECT” ORNAMENTAL FENCING F.nclosc your home or garden with “Pittsburgh Perfect Ornamental Lawn Fencing. The most distinctive, durable and attractive lawn fencing made. Easily erected on steel, concrete or wooden posts. Made of large Open Hearth Wires, thoroughly and evenly coated with pure zinc galvanizing. All joints are WELDED BY ELECTRICITY. Wires cannot be slipped or spread. Made in 37 designs, heights, sizes of mesh and weights to fence most effectively Lawns. Parks. Gardens. Athletic Fields, Cemeteries, etc. Many styles non-climbable. SOLD BY DEALERS EVERYWHERE PITTSBURGH STEEL COMPANY, PITTSBURGH, PA. NEW YORK DULUTH CHICAGO MEMPHIS SAN FRANCISCO DALLAS Manufacture™ of Pittsburgh Perfect Brands of Barbed Wire: Bright. Annealed and Galvanized Wire; Hard Spring Coil Wire; Twisted Cable Wire; Bale Ties; Poultry Netting Staples; Regular and Galvanized Wire Nails: Coated Nalls: Blued Nails; Pittsburgh Perfect” Electrically Welded Wire Fencing, etc. Three hundred seventy-five LaJ LMJ IMJ 1917 THISTLE LM3 IMJ LMJ Febr ua ry, con I i tt tied 21 -Second General Assembly addressed by Colonel Samuel Harden Church. In spite of the fact that the pianist played America instead of the Star Spangled Banner, we sang with enthusiasm. Glee Club left for a trip to Erie, Warren and Xew Kensington. 22— Afternoon tea at More wood Avenue Dormitory. House dance at Morewood Avenue Dormitory. 23— Basketball team defeated Lehigh in t wo extra periods. Best game of year. Varsity C'lan met and organized in Carnegie Union. Even the athletes showed an inclination to orate, and so they accomplished little besides. Junior Prom in Carnegie Music Hall with special favors, cotillion dances, etc. “Girls, if you ever get married,” there must be no more of this 5 G. M. stuff. We bet Shorty breathed a sigh of relief when this was over. 2(j—Work began on new Morewood Avenue Entrance, with plans changed so that there will be only a dirt till. Everything comes to him who waits. Dismantling of $00,000 McGinley house to get $2,000 worth of brick and lumber also started about this date. THE MUSICAL CLUBS ENJOYED THEIR TRAVELS Three hundred seventy-six Mellon National Bank A. W. MELLON, Picsidcnt R. B. MELLON, Vice President A. C. KNOX, Vice President W. S. MITCHELL, Vice President A. W. McELDOWNEY, Vice President B. W. LEWIS. Cashier II. S. ZIMMERMAN, Asst. Cashier E. M. FOSTER. Asst. Cashier PITTSBURGH 510-514 Smithfield Street 409-415 Fifth Avenue 406-410 Oliver Avenue DIRECTORS Arthur V. Davis William H. Donncr John B. Finley Henry C. Fowncs Philander C. Knox Henry C. Frick Alfred C. Knox James H. Lockhart David E. Park J. Marshall Lockhart Howard Phipps Henry C. McEldowney Henry R. Rea Andrew W. Mellon David A. Reed Richard B. Mellon William B. Schiller Walter S. Mitchell James M. Schoonmaker Thomas Morrison George E. Shaw RESOURCES OVER $100,000,000 Three hundred seventy-seven IM1 IMI LU 1917 THISTLE aa ifij 1—Otis Skinner visited Drama Department; in an interview he said that the greatest opportunity in the country for a course in Dramatic Arts was in the Design School of C. I. T. Industry Plebe Banquet 2 Industry Night Seniors met and managed to acquire a little pep in behalf of the wonder of the age—the 1917 Thistle. Tech Mechanics Club Dance in the Union. Musical Clubs tried out the Home Concert Program on an audience at Greensburg. “Downfall” of Ruth Giles and Edith Gurley in the lunch room. Exit through the kitchen—“Swimming a popular pastime!” 3—Westminster basketball game. Easy picking! T. A. C. Dance in foyer of Design School. 6— Buffalo basketball game won. 7— Tartan jumped into a Preparedness issue, and jumped right out again. In spite of the fact that it took two issues in one week to do it, the campaign seems to have taken root. M. M. C. S. girls take up Red Cross Work. Dean Leete’s resignation to accept the position of Director of Carnegie Libraries of Pittsburgh announced. Work begun on the Interschool Council at the suggestion of the Seannachie. 9—Thistle sale closed with the official number of books at 1138. Home concert a wonderful success. Variety of the program was particularly well received. 10—Red Cross—“First Aid” Classes started. Varsity lost to Pitt as per usual. Spectators in gym managed to get about one good breath every fifteen minutes by shoving the person in front, but it was worth it. Three hundred seventy-eight Demmler Brothers C o. PITTSBURGH, PA, PHONES Bell 2170-2171 Court P. and A. 719 Main Tin Plate Sheet Iron Spouting Tinners' Supplies Copper and Zinc Registers Tin and Enameled Ware Kitchen Utensils Refrigerators Aluminum Ware Gas and Oil Stoves Hardware Davidson Warm Air Furnaces FOR THE MANUAL TRAINING SCHOOL LATHES DRILLS PLANERS BAND SAWS JOINTERS SAW TABLES POWER HAMMERS FLOOR AND BENCH GRINDERS If interested in anything in the nature of Machine Toots or Factory Equipment a call by phone will bring the desired information. Better still a call at our display room. We are ready and anxious at all times to discuss with you your equipment problems and serve you in any way we possibly can. SOMERS, FITLER TODD CO. 329 Water Street :: Pittsburgh, Pa. MACHINE TOOLS Three hundred seventy-nine Lid LU LU 1917 THISTLE______LU LiJ LU March, continued. 12 During this week the Science (’lasses approved the Constitution submitted by the Science School Organization Committee. Senior Class was peeved because some Constitutional enthusiast forced them to listen to two readings. 14—Tartan suggested that the flagpole be brought from the McGinley property to the Campus. A meeting for men who have had military training was called for this day; and, among other things, this Committee on military affairs decided to follow out the suggestion. Prof. Mott announced as successor to Dean Leete. First performance of Pillars of Society. Industry Middle Class have get-together luncheon. l(i—The flagpole was finally erected after an extended journey around Woodlawn Ave. “Many the cuts they made, gallant flagraisers!” M. M. C. S. Athletic Association Vaudeville, and Dance. Alumni basketball game. Varsity reverted back to the good old early season form, and lost by one point. Varsity Clan held a special meeting after tin game. 17—St. Patrick's national color was quite lacking from the wonderful performance of Pavlowa at the Science Stag. The other performers appeared to be imitating the comic supplement entitled “Goat Grabbers”; and between “That’s a fair question” and “Rotten! Rub it out!” the evening was well enjoyed. 19—Sophomore flag on the flagpole precipitated a young riot. Campus was well decorated during next few days with the Plebe numerals, and sundry small scrimmages occurred. 21 -Flagraising and then Student General Assembly in the Music Hall. Meeting took up the question of Military Training, and voted for it without dissent. Prof. Keller explained his work as school adjutant. 23— N. C. Club Skating Party. 24— Trustees sent a letter to the President offering him the use of buildings and equipment in case of war 26—First meeting of the Science School Senate. Plebe regulations boosted. Night Science men held a farewell smoker for Dean Leete. 29 Science Day students bade farewell to Dean Leete in General Assembly. 30—General Assembly of Four Schools addressed by Director on Universal Military service. Professor Blakcy spends part of the morning on t he elevator bet ween floors. 31 —Quarantine sign—posted on Woodlawn Club—for Spring Fever! (Notice—Epidemic has spread. Thank hevings the Thistle Board is spared so far.) Three hundred eighty B. B. B. TRUNK CO. TRUNKS BAGS OF QUALITY The Smart Styles will Please “TECH” Students STORES: Oliver Building, 527 Smithfield Street 431 Wood Street - 415 Federal Street, N. S. PITTSBURGH, PA. GEORGE S. DAUGHERTY CO. NEW YORK :: PITTSBURGH Our Fruits and Vegetables in Gallon Tins Are Nature's Choicest Packed Full to the Top of Each Tin. Highest Quality. Honestly Priced. 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FARMERS BANK BUILDING PITTSBURGH, : PENNSYLVANIA “Largest Roll Makers in the World—Makers of the Largest Rolls” Three hundred eighty-three Carnegie Jlustiinte of (ledptnlugg The Carnegie Institute of Technology consists of four separate schools, each with its own faculty, buildings, and students. BrljotiI uf Applii'ii 8mnri' Offers four-year courses in chemical, civil, commercial, electrical, mechanical, metallurgical, mining and sanitary engineering, leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science. 8rl)0ul nf Applirb Drama Offers four-year courses in architecture, decoration, illustration, painting, music, dramatic arts, and sculpture, leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Also graduate courses. itturiuirrt ittnrriiuut (tarnrxdr rhuul For Women. Offers four-year courses in household economics, secretarial work, costume economics, home arts and crafts, social work, and general science, leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science. 8rlumI 0f Applii'ii Kuitustriffi Offers three-year industrial courses in machine construction, building construction, general equipment and installation, and printing. Short courses of eight months are offered in the trades. A'iplit Gmuriifs The four schools offer night courses in practically all of the above subjects to provide educational opportunities for those who are at work during the day. (L'nariirii fur (Erarlu'ni See announcement on opposite page. For Further Information, Address Registrar Carnegie Jnstitute nf Cerhuolngg Bit tsburgh, Pennsylvania Three hundred eighty-four (Earnrgtr jJustitutr nf (trrijtuihnjy ararhrrs’ (Cmtrsi' fur ittrit The School of Applied Science offers a five-year degree course for the training of teachers in chemistry and physics. In the upper years of this course, opportunities are afforded students to act as teaching assistants in certain laboratory subjects at a fixed rate of pay. The School of Applied Industries offers a four-year course, leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education for the training of men who wish to become manual arts, industrial or vocational teachers. ©radars’ (ttmtnu? far llUwmi The Margaret Morrison Carnegie School offers four-year courses, leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science, in 1. Household Economics—For teachers of domestic science. 2. Costume Economics—For teachers of sowing and dressmaking. 3. Secretarial Studies—For teachers of commercial subjects. 4. Home Arts and Crafts—For teachers of the crafts. 5. General Science For teachers of physics, chemistry and biology. There is also offered, in conjunction with the School of Applied Design, a course to provide the requisite training for those who wish to go into the educational field as art teachers in public and private schools. It leads to the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Normal Art. For Further Information, Address Registrar (Earnrrjtr Jnatitutr of ukrljnnlngg Pit tsburgh, Pennsylvania Three hundred eighty-five Three hundred eighty-six INDOOR SPORTS' Wireless Apparatus-Electrical Equipment For those interested in Wireless Telegraphy, we have an extensive assortment of practical, helpful volumes on this ever-absorbing topic. You can get the book illustrated, which is exceptionally valuable, for only........................ We have many other interesting volumes equally low-priced each a concise treatise on wireless subjects, each of inestimable value to students and amateur operators. We carry a complete line of wireless instruments and outfits at the lowest prices possible to quote. 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Mien bure In A Huirp- CAMERAS KODAKS SUPPLIES ENLARGEMENTS LANTERN SLIDES FRAMING :: COPYING miumi;:;.iiitauii:. mumiiiii:iiim.iiiiiiHiaii:;nam«a:iii:iHliiur;:iin A. M. VALE Kodak ‘Developing and Printing 4089-90-91 Jenkins Arcade Building Bell 1570 Court :: PITTSBURGH nuuu:u'.iniimm iiUUBuiininiiiimi«iiii:irimatiim«miiicn:ii:ncnu ‘Developing PRICE LIST ‘Printing Size Film RolI of 6 Rolls oi!2 Pack Per Doz. 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Phone 15 Lawrence Newlands Brothers BKASS, BKONZE AND ALUMINUM CASTINGS BABBITT METALS 28th Street and Allegheny Valley Ry. PITTSBURGH, PA. Our goods do appeal to the discriminating user. Their quality and reputation have made a positive market for them JJgents for Keuffel Esser Company's Drawing and Engineers' Materials Winsor Newton’s Artists' Materials Cambridge Artists’ Oil Colors Royal Crest Illustration Boards K. E. Adjustable Slide Rules with The New Frameless Indicator Kurtz, Langbein Swartz 535 Wood Street At Sixth Avenue Three hundred eighty-nine THE Student’s Typewriter Is The UNDERWOOD Best for PRACTICE SCHOOL WORK and BUSINESS UNDERWOOD “The Machine You Will Eventually Buy Three hundred ninety McGEORGE STUDIOS Photographs of Quality 6117 Penn Avenue, East End BEST Prices Work Service I’ve photographed your UNCLE ANDY , now let me photograph you LET STEVE” Furnish the Music for your DANCES AND SMOKERS He has Orchestras Large Small BEST OF MUSIC IN THE CITY Call STEVE BOWEN Theta Xi House Schenley 9143 4902 Forbes Street WHEN BUYING DRUGS WHEN BUYING TOILET ARTICLES WHEN BUYING ANYTHING contained in a FIRST CLASS drug store REMEMBER SCHENLEY PHARMACY NEVILLE and FIFTH THE NEW BLOSSOM Where all your pals are found JAMES GEORGE, Prop. 116 Oakland -TO HAVE TO HOLD TO LOVE LOOK AT JONES!! SPECIAL ATTENTION paid to “TECH” STUDENTS WEBER STORAGE EXPRESS COMPANY C. M. 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Wood Halftone Zinc Engraved IHKr A SPECIALTY Commercial Photographer Labor Saving Enlargements and Reductions for Engineers BELL PHONE 43 GRANT 711 PENN AVE. PITTSBURGH, PA. Engraver to The Thistle” (395) LIU LU LMi 1917 THISTLE IM1 IfiJ IMl INDEX TO THE 1917 THISTLE Itoins arc listed in the order INTRODUCTORY Foreword 5 Dedication ................................... 0 Contents...................................... S ADMIXI STRATI ON AN D FACULTY Heading, facing Page 8. Carnegie Institute, Trustees .... 10 Carnegie Institute of Technology: List of Officers of Administration . . 11 The Founder: Andrew Carnegie . 12 Director Hamerschlag....................... 14 Mr. Tarbcll 16 Air. Taft, Mr. McCorklc, Mr. Hall and Mr. Hevl 1” Mr. Hornbostel and Mrs. Wappat 18 Secretaries of the Schools . . 19 Faculty: School of Applied Science. Dean Lecte and Dean Mott .... 20 Departments: Civil Engineering and Mathematics _ .................21 Mechanical Engineering, Commercial Engineering and Machine Design - _ 22 Electrical Engineering and Chemical Engineering 23 Physics and Mechanics, and Languages _ 24 Mining and Metallurgy...................25 Faculty: School of Applied Design. Dean Bossange ..............................2G Departments: Architecture, and General Studies .......... 27 Painting and Decoration, Illustration, and Drama.....................................28 Music.......................................29 Faculty: Margaret Morrison Carnegie School. Dean Breed................................ 30 Departments: Household Economics, and Home Arts and Crafts ..... 31 Secretarial, Social Work and Costume Economics ................................32 Science, and General St udies . . 33 Faculty: School of Applied Industries. Dean Conncllcy 34 Departments: Machine Construction, and Printing ............................... 35 General Equipment and Installation, and Building Construction . . . . . 30 Practical Science, and General Studies . . 37 Department of Applied Psychology ... 38 Department of Student Health and Physical Education ..................................39 “Alma Mater”..............................40 CLASSES Heading, facing Page 40. The Class of 1917 ..... .41 Margaret Morrison Day Seniors 42 Margaret Morrison Night Seniors 49 Science Day Seniors........................ 50 Science Night Seniors (53 in which they occur in the book Design Seniors.............................(So Industrial Teachers ........................71 Industries Day Seniors......................72 Industries Night Seniors SI “Dear Old Tech” ........ S8 Thistle Blossoms...............................89 Margaret Morrison Carnegie School 93 Juniors ....................................94 Sophomores ......... 90 Plel)es................................. 97 S. I. V. Course . . ..... 98 Design School.................................101 Juniors............................. ... 102 Sophomores.................................104 Plebes _ 105 Drama Department..........................10(5 Symphony Orchestra ........................108 Slavonic Ball—description..................109 Science School................................113 Juniors _ 114 Sophomores ................................110 Plel es....................................118 Industries School 121 Middle Class...............................122 Plcl cs....................................123 Teachers’ Course...........................124 Special Plumbers .... ... 125 “Dad” Whyte—a personal sketch ... 120 Carnegie Night Schools 127 Night Design ..............................128 Night Science, Fourth Year . . 129 Night Science, Third Year . 130 Night Science, First and Second Years . 131 Night Industries, Second and Third Years . 132 Night Industries, First Year and Preparatory .133 In Mcmoriam ... 134 Alumni ....................... . . . . 135 M. M. C. S. Alumnae Association . 130 Science and Design Association _ . . _ 137 Industries School Association . _ . 138 Federation of Alumni Associations ... 139 Distribution of Alumni and News from the Clans ...................................140 “The Coming Generation . 142 The C. I. T. Alumnus.......................143 ATHLETICS Heading, facing Page 144. General Review of the Season, by “Doc” Marks.......................................140 Wearers of the “C” ... . . 148 Board of Control...............................150 Football.......................................151 Bsisketball.................................. 109 Track..........................................173 C’ross Country.................................180 Baseball _ . 183 Tennis.........................................188 Ixical Sports—Intcrclass, etc. . . . 190 M. M. C. S. Athletics '........................193 Three hundred nincly-six DU LMJ LIU CARNEGIE TECH EMJ L J IM1 ACTIVITIES Heading, facing Page 198 General Description . ... 200 .St udent. Government 203 Activities Board ... ... 204 M. M. C. .S. Senate .... . 205 Design Senate........................... 200 Industries Assembly .... . 207 Science Organization Committee 208 Plaid IiCttcr Days......................... 209 Carnegie Letter Day . . 210 Plelx Qualification . 211 Commencement Week ... 212 Plclxi Initiation .... . 211 Charter Centennial Parade.................216 The Morgan Dancers ... 217 Slavonic Ball—photographs . 218 'Fhe Junior Promenades . . . 219 M. M. C. S. Prom..........................220 Science and Design Prom. ... 221 Mag Raising..............................222 Musical Clubs Heading .....................223 'Fhe Musical Clubs—Glee and Mandolin 221 Choral Club...............................228 Band . . 230 Publications . . . 233 The Thistle .... .... 234 The Tartan . . . . . - 230 The Shilling............................ 238 The Bagpi|X‘ .... 239 Puppet....................................240 C. I. T. Military Training Association 241 Y. M. C. A. ....... . . 242 Tech Bible Class 243 M. M. C. S. Guild..........................244 ORGANIZATIONS Heading, facing Page 211. (icncral Description 245 Honorary Societies . . 247 'Fail Beta Pi 248 Alpha Tau ..... . 252 Seannachie . 251 Delta Skull ... . . 255 Lawtochfrarie . . . 256 Klanicht . . 257 S rorit ies—N ote 258 Heading 259 Chi Phi . . - . . 260 Alpha Kappa Psi . . 261 National Fraternities 263 Theta Xi . . . 265 Sigma Nu . 268 Phi Epsilon Pi 270 Commons Club - - - . . 272 Local Fraternities..........................275 Sigma Tau .... .... 270 Sigma Rho.................................278 Xi Sigma Upsilon .........................280 Zcta Lambda Epsilon ...... 2S2 Woodlawn Club.............................2S4 Opheleum .... .... 280 Delta Epsilon Omega ......................288 Tau Gamma Phi ............................290 Iota Sigma Delta.................. . . 292 Southern Club.............................294 Kappa Pi Sigma............................296 Clubs and Societies ...... . 297 Chemists’ Club .... ... 298 Civil Engineers’ Society . .... 299 Student Branch A. 1. E. E. (Electrical) 300 Student Branch A. S. M. E. (Mechanical) . 301 Miners and Metallurgists . . . . 302 Fulcrum Club . . 303 Architects................................301 Building Construction.....................305 Tech Mechanics . 300 AVO Club .................................307 Graphica ............................... 308 B. T. U. Club.............................310 Radio Club ...............................311 M. M. C. S. Drama.........................312 Debating Club.............................313 Economic Society 314 Pan American Club 315 New England Club ... 310 New York State Club . . 3 IS Western Club............................ 319 Girls’ Dormitories . _ 321 Morewood Dormitory........................322 Fifth Avenue Hall.........................324 Bovs’ Dormitories...........................320 “Amici”...................................330 “WE, US CO.” Fhe Thistle’s Autograph Section Pages 331 to 334. KAMPUS KAKKLS Heading, facing Page 334. We won’t itemize what’s there—if you can’t remember, look ’(‘in over again. “ADVERTISMENTS” (That’s how the artist s|x?lled it!) Heading, facing Page 351. Sec detailed index to advertisers on Page 355. Also the Comic Section continues through these pages—we recommend you jxiruse it right through to The End................................ _ 398 Three hundred ninety-seven 1 ■- N I 1