Drexel University - Spartan Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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CHESTER E. FEEHAN 66 Amboy Ave., Roebling, N. J. It is the quiet, efficient men in a class who someday will prob- ably play an important role in engineering. Such a person is Chester, who has delved deeply into the intricacies of chemical engineering, both at the student ' s desk and with the New Jersey State hfighway Department. There he is employed as a junior chemical engineer, whose duties include analyses of paints, cement, soils, and other substances encountered in the construction and maintenance of highways. Preceding education at Drexel, Chester graduated from Trenton s Hamilton hHigh School and then attended the University of Illinois. This training was supplemented by a Rutgers University extension course. Chester is married and en- joys his hobbies of photography and sports. LEON GREEN 2028 Longshore Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. Leon ' s scholastic standing is best shown by his winning of Chemistry ' s second award for achievement in both 1949 and 1951 . Supplementing his regular work and Drexel study, he is an as- sistant scoutmaster, chapter treasurer of the Sigma Alpha Rho fraternity, financial representative of the chemistry section of the class of 52 and enjoys cabinet making as his favorite hobby. A former Air Force navigator, Leon is a graduate of OIney hdigh School and formerly worked for Jos. Kopperman and Son as a layout draftsman. He is currently employed by Penn Industrial Consultants as a piping designer. Leon is married, has two chil- dren and will consider his ambitions fulfilled if he finds a place in the chemical field that would utilize his experience and knowledge and continually offer new problems to solve. CLARENCE P. KURTZ 6639 Vandike St., Philadelphia, Pa. Employed by the Rohm and Haas Company, Clarence finds his responsibility is to develop and write analytical methods and test procedures for research and plant control. Before going to work for Rohm and Haas, he spent three years in the Air Force as a crew chief, worked as a laboratory assistant for S. P. Sadtler and Sons and as a laboratory technician for the Electric Storage Battery Company. Couple this experience with a six-year engineering course and you have a Central High alumnus who is surely destined for success in his field. Clarence is married, the father of three children, a member of the American Chemical Society and has foremost among his ambitions after graduation to sit home and enjoy life. - 23

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GEORGE S. BAILEY, JR. 15 W. Woodlawn Ave., Maple Shade, N. J. A rather remarkable fellow is George, who, up until two years ago, was driving a truck bringing coal from the mines. In the short time he has v orked for the American Sugar Refining Company in the research and development division, he has taken over the general duties of foreman in the pilot plant. He was Chemistry s scholastic achievement award first place winner in 1949 and 1951 and second place winner in 1950. George was an extremely able and dependable yearbook representative and supplemented this extra-curricular work with his favorite hobbies of baseball, golf and fishing. A graduate of Moorestown hiigh School, married and father of three children, he says of truck driving, It has broadened my comprehension of some of the less technical aspects of our civilization. George plans to work for his B,S. degree and try to put to practical application at some time or another every phase of engineering as received from text books. HOWARD L. CASSADAy 106 Atlantic St., Bridgeton, N. J. Capable and comprehending are adjectives which well de- scribe hHoward, who is employed by the Kimble Glass Company as a junior engineer in process development. hHe is well acquaintec with the starting rungs of the engineer ' s ladder of success, having been employed as a chemical operator by Sinclair Refining Com- pany and Socony- Vacuum Oil Company and as a laboratory technician by Owens-Illinois Glass Company, hloward, a Bridge- ton High School graduate, prefers good music as a diversion frorr technical life. He is married and has two children. C - ' MARTIN COHEN 3930 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. Chemistry ' s scholastic first-place achievement award winner in 1950 is a graduate of South Philadelphia High School, married, and the father of one son, Stanley David Cohen. Analytical chemistry is Martin ' s strong point inasmuch as he has been employed in that classification by the Metro Smelting Company and the Publicker Alcohol Company, which employment covers the solid and liquid phases, and now at the Philadelphia Gas Works he has completed the cycle. Martin is an analytical chemist and holds a B.S. in chemistry degree from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science and is a member of the American Chemical Society. His philosophy and desires in life are summarized in his phrase, to be as happy as possible. 22

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VINCENT P. QUIGLEY 1521 N. Adcms St., Wilmington, Del. Althcugh he trdveled just akcul as far as anyone to reach class, Vincent was usually the ere who greeted the second arrival in the classroom. Vethcdical eHiciency is the watchword of this quiet graduate of Salesianum hHigh School in Wilmington. To date his technical career has revolved solely about the Delaware Rayon Company, where he perfcrrriS the duties of assistant chemist, covering the broad held of laboratory work associated with rayon and rayon products. Vincent is a bachelor and the hobby he likes most is gardening. JAMES W. ROSS 116 N. DuPont Rd., Elsmere, Del. Another member of the Delaware delegation to Drexel, James did his part to uphold the tradition of good students from that state. hHis scholarly appearance completes the preview of a suc- cessful career in the chemical engineering field. James is married and a graduate of P. S. duPont hHigh School. E. I. duPont de Nemours and Com pany employ him in research, where he is currently engaged in helping to produce better things for better living— through chemistry. WALTER SENYSHYN 1960 Devereaux Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 24