Drexel University - Spartan Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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I CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT WARREN W. HOWARD 4028 S. Warner Rd., Lafayette Hill, Pa. Mechanical Engineering — Industrial A man of no small stature, speaking both literally and figura- tively, is Warren Howard. He is a six footer and a most important man, upon whose shoulders rested the many responsibilities of leading the class of 1952 for almost two years. It must be regarded as a rather remarkable accompHshment for a man to assume these obligations as president and to carry them through expertly while holding down not only a full time job with its own responsibilities but also successfully completing the course of study in order to earn an engineering diploma. All this of course is in addition to maintaining a family and home. However, Warren managed all these duties with a friendly, willing spirit and a confident, im- perturbable attitude. Warren has a most extensive industrial record, and it is apparent where he gained his administrative skill. With the Brown Instrument Company he worked as a stock handler and production expediter and with Cramp Shipbuilding Company he acquired experience in steel erection and planning. At Publicker Alcohol Company he was supervisor of unloading and storage of materials. Presently in the employ of the Atlantic Refining Company, Warren ' s chief duty concerns the analysis and controls of industrial engineering efforts and functions. An overall, comprehensive review of his duties and experience since graduating from Northeast High School in 1934 shows background in general office procedure, general accounting, production con- trol, production planning, inventory and material control, pur- chasing and all phases of expediting. He has also acquired a thorough knowledge of industrial engineering programs and wage incentives, in addition to extensive traveling and participation in organized labor negotiations. Besides engineering training at Drexel, Warren completed two years of business administration at the University of Pennsylvania Evening School and saw service during the war with the U. S. Navy. At home, Warren does not slow down, for he is a member of the community civic organization and the Parent-Teachers Association. Married and with three children, he still reserves most of Saturday and all day Sunday to spend with the family in and around the nev home he recently purchased. Other interests include the study of political science and current affairs. It is obvious that a man of these accomplish- ments would be popular. Yet the popularity of Warren Howard does not stem from hand shaking, false praise or the like. It emanates rather from the direct honesty and sincerity that is basic in his personality. The class of 1952 has profited through the leadership of Warren, and it is hoped through the two years in which he was at the helm that this difficult administrative experience does in some small measure contribute to his certain success in the career he has chosen.

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u:) I Evening College Graduates In Industry Schooling at night, after putting in a full day in in- dustry, is the hardest way to obtain an education, but it involves a self-investment which pays rich dividends in later years. Having taught sixteen years in our Evening College, I know from actual experience what it takes for a boy to make a success this way. I feel that our Evening College graduates are making their mark in industry, and that they are more than holding their own with graduates of day colleges. In the company for which I work (Philadelphia Electric Company) we have Evening College graduates in responsible supervisory positions, many with day school graduates under their supervision. During World War II, the military services recognized our Evening College graduates by granting them com- missions. As I often told members of my classes, and many young men considering evening college education, it is not where you obtain your education that counts in your progress in the business world — but how you apply your knowledge. The Evening College of Drexel is doing a wonderful job in turning out men equipped to hold their own with the graduates of day colleges. May its high standards never be let down! George L. Harvey, Jr. Director, Employment Division Philadelphia Electric Co.

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VICE PRESIDENT In attempting to predict the successful future of an individual, a line is usually drawn protecting tfie prognostication with some degree of doubt, preferably by the use of the word if. It may be here stated for the record that no i ' need be considered when foreseeing great things for Richard Blumberg. Probably Richard was the most active and important vice-president the Evening College has yet seen. Possessing a knack of making people like him, a mind alv ays ready to make quick, ise decisions and a means of expressing opinions forthrightly and honestly, yet diplomatically, are his invaluable personality traits. In addition to his administrative duties, Richard acted as executive adviser to the SPARTAN and was most diligent in assisting the business depart- ment in Its advertising campaign, h e was also, for every social activity, the man to be counted upon to do his job exceedingly well. Outside of Drexel, Richard has gained status as a chemical engineer with General Electric Company in their switchgear plant. There he is engaged in the development of finishes and finishing processes, both organic and inorganic. His initial efforts in the chemical industry began after he had graduated from Collingdale hiigh School, where, with the Army Chemical Warfare Service, he worked in development and research concerned with toxic material weapons. Richard is also assistant editor of the monthly publication of the American Electroplaters ' Society and is very active in local civic affairs. Scholastically, he i s, as might well be expected, an excellent student and was winner of the third award for achievement in June 1949. Domestically, Richard is married and the father of two children and still finds spare time to devote to his hobbies of furniture building and electroplating research. As already stated, the potential that belongs to Richard Blumberg goes without qualification. RICHARD BLUMBERG 2123 Pershins Ave., Faraday Park, Pa. Chemical Ensineerins SECRETARY Leeds and Northrup Company employ Richard as an Automatic Control Engineer, and the self-confident, ambitious secretary of the class must have a thrity-hour day in order to complete his busy schedule. Attending Drexel four nights a week in order to com- plete his education in rapid time, he still found time to indulge in photography and higher mathematics as hobbies. It might be well to add that he is married and the proud parent of two children. Richard has received other technical training at R. P. I., North Carolina Stale College and has completed an I. C. S. course in Electrical Engineering. He is a graduate of Norwich High School in Norwich, New York. Before going to work for his present employer, he was a combustion technician for John A. Roebling Sons Company and an instrument technician for the Scintilla Magneto Company. Fulfilling capably the never-ending detail and follow-up procedures that is part of a secretary ' s obligation, Richard deserves much commendation for his efforts in helping to keep the machinery of the class organization well oiled. There is no tangible reward that can be issued for such services rendered, but we feel sure that the satisfaction obtained from doing an assigned task well has its reward in its contribution to the indi- vidual ' s character and personality. For Richard, then, this experi- ence as an officer of the class cannot help but become of some value to him; even though it be small, it is definite. RICHARD J. HANCE Box 91, Florence, N. J. Mechanical Ensineering — Power 4 -