Drexel University - Spartan Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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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 -

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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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MORRIS J. SIEGEL 3206 W. Diamond St., Philadelphia, Pa. Civil Engineering TREASURER Elected treasurer of the class in both his junior and senior years, Morris has fulfilled the duties of his office capably anc efficiently. The handling of money in a large class such as this requires a great deal of time and a knack for attending to an abun- dance of details. Morris, apart from school and work, is a family man, happily married and the father of two children. He graduated from West Philadelphia High School in 1944 and has taken courses in mechanical drav ing. Before entering the U. S. Navy he worked ds a draftsman for the U. S. Signal Corps and the Department of City Transit. In the Navy, Morris rose from apprentice seaman to a Petty Officer in less than ten months. After being discharged, he returned to the Department of City Transit, where he was soon promoted to Structural Draftsman. In late 1950, when the bulk of the subway extensions were designed and under contract, he resigned to accept the position of Assistant Engineer of Design — Structural with the Bureau of Engineering, Surveys and Zoning, City of Philadelphia. EHere he is engaged in the design and detail of the various municipal projects, ranging from heavy structures such as sewage treatment plants and pumping stations to light buildings and airport work. This work also requires the drawing up of estimates and the checking of specifications. Morris outlook tends toward altruism as well as ambition since he not only desires to become an authority in structural engineering but would also like (eventually) to become a member of the Drexel faculty so that he might do his part in assisting future engineers in their struggle for recognition. YEARBOOK EDITOR GEORGE C. KREWSON 612 Devereaux Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. Mechanical Engineering — Machine Design When they began the expression Let George Do It, they must have had someone like George Krewson in mind. Into his capable hands fell the task of editing and writing the material for this publication of the SPARTAN. Gathering material, writing, rewriting, coordinating the art, business and editorial groups, meeting deadlines, keeping the printer, photographer and en- graver busy and handling numerous miscellaneous details are only pari of the job. The only compensation he will receive is the experience gained both in the writing and in the managing of his staff (which will prove valuable in his future career ' ) and the satisfaction of doing a job well. When George was elected to the position of editor of the yearbook, the class of 1952 was fortunate indeed, for his technical background plus his keen interest in things literary provided an ideal individual for the office. His creative ideas run in two channels, writing and de- signing. Employed as a standards specialist for the Link-Belt Company for almost four years, he has also accumulated five years experience as a draftsman and designer with the Andale Company in the manufacture of heat exchanger equipment and with the Frederick H. Levey Company in the construction of printing machinery. A graduate of Central High School ' s 181st class, he is married, has two daughters and believes all engineers should be fully informed on world affairs and modern business and its man- agement and not confine themselves only to technical matters. A deep thinker, he expressed his views on the present state of the nation very ably in the foreword of this book. George is an outspoken man, but he combines this with his inboin tact and gracious charm. These attributes and his native ability for pro- jecting his vitality and zest for working upon all those around him insure his success. 10