General Motors Institute - Reflector Yearbook (Flint, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1941 volume:

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ARCHER, Vice-President Vice-President in Charge of Operations Fisher Body A. F. POWER, Secretary MR. ARCHER Assistant Secretary General Motors Corporation . L. PRENTIS, Treasurer Treasurer General Motors Corporation . W. ANDERSON Assistant in Charge of the Personnel Staff General Motors Corporation eo COARMLC hAEL Vice President and General Manager General Motors of Canada, Ltd. HARLOW H. CURTICE MR. POWER MR. PRENTIS MR. ANDERSON General Manager Buick Motor Division MR. CARMICHAEL MR. CURTICE MR. GOAD MR. KLINGER MR. KROEGER MR. McCUEN E CUCOAD General Manager AC Spark Plug Division H. J. KLINGER General Manager Pontiac Motor Division Fe GC KROEGER General Manager Allison Division C.L. McCUEN Vice-President in Charge of : Engineering MR. NEWILL General Motors Corporation E. B. NEWILL Assistant General Manager Frigidaire Division VICTOR A. OLSEN General Manager Detroit Transmission Division CER ET ERALD General Manufacturing Manager Chevrolet Motor Division DAU AMIDSON Assistant Secretary General Motors Corporation Ex-Officio Member and Asst. Secretary MR. OLSEN RE Gol Nel 3 MR. WETHERALD MR. DAVIDSON Mr. Guy R. Cowing was not only one of the founders of the institute but also one of the originators of the G.M.T.E. Consti- tution. Largely because of his ready co- operation, the G.M.T.E. has developed to its present status. The feeling of pride that he can have in seeing that develop- ment is matched only by the sincere respect that the student body has for him. [12] Inspired by his unswerving faith in an idea, Major Albert Sobey, Director of the Institute, has shown industry the impor- tance of technical education and has made a permanent place for the Institute in Gen- eral Motors Corporation. Students admire him for his quiet interest in their personal and group problems and his sound, far- seeing advice. Those who graduate this year will remember his fine example and be influenced by it throughout their lives. Tow }} ey ES = MN GZ M | AH Sage ta WW “nt ne H [ei tes AN 7 —-_ —— ——— EN SA 7 8 g SANE REPRESENT : th G.M.|. students are proud of their efficient, capable faculty, which in the last year has expanded twenty per- cent, effectively meeting the demands of increasing en- rollment and growing facilities. PACA Y TOP: Science Department: front row, H. J. Anderson, L. B. Wocholski, F. D. Haskins, Chairman C. A. Tobias, J. B. Proper, N. S. Neilson; standing, R. W. Heine, O. Leslie, D. R. Bemis, and W. J. Treat. CENTER: Business Department: Chairman J. C. White, G. M. Adams, E. W. Peterson, and F. J. Rybo. [14] LOWER: Executive Training Department: Chairman L. W. Coquil- lette, H. D. Dakin, C. C. McBratnie, M. S. Firth, F. L. Madden, C. W. Hess, C. J. Sahrbeck, Jr., and W. J. Wheeler. TOP: Mathematics Department: Dr. A. G. Swanson, F. W. Don- aldson, Chairman C. E. Stout, W. J. Trathen. CENTER: Drawing Department: G. H. Stoughton, H. E. Briggs, V. W. Irwin, and Chairman E. K. Harris. LOWER: Industrial Engineering Department: standing, E. A. Reed, F. A. Steinberg, J. M. Apple, R. G. Freeman, W. J. Wheeler, J. J. Wenner, and H. M. Dent; seated, L. C. Lander, and Chairman R. H. Spahr. [15] F A-GSE-DY TOP: Main Office Staff: standing, Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Smith, Miss Yankie, Miss Ford, Miss Le Sage, Miss Rigdon; seated, Mrs. Lott and Miss Carpenter. CENTER: Accounting Division of Comptroller Staff: standing, R. L. Brown, Miss Block, Miss Knopf, Mrs. LeClere, Mrs. Ezell, and Mrs. Brown; seated, R. E. Smith. LOWER: The English and Coordination Department: standing, R. H. Stanley, J. P. Riebel, J. D. Petersen, and R. E. Tuttle; seated, Chairman C. A. Brown. TOP: Comptroller Staff: standing, E. D. Leix, M. O. Herrick, Mrs. Barbee, R. H. Merriam; seated, Comptroller C. W. Outland. CENTER: Materials Staff: F. S. O'Neil, O. A. King, and F. G. Rutherford. LOWER: Commercial Departmen} Mrs. Bullen, and H. Redmond. INSERT: Chairman H. G. Baldwin, Spare Time Department. Miss Nelson, Mrs. Casley, [17] I AGU Y TOP: Machine Shop: C. Finley, A. F. Cherry, Shop Superinten- dent F. L. Mackin, E. W. Tryhuk, C. L. Fanning, O. F. Whipple, C. A. Mobley, Sr., and R. H. McWhirter. CENTER: Automotive Laboratory: C. A. Mobley, Jr., W. W. PACKET Y ga CENTER, Avtometive Laborton LOWER: Automotive Laboratory: H. J. Ruehle and L. M. Skid- more. INSERT: Automotive Laboratory: W. F. Borgsdorf. [ 18 ] UPPER LEFT: Information Desk: Mrs. Brooks. CENTER LEFT: Student Relations and Recreation: R. J. Fous, Chairman H. T. Kinley, R. K. Gebstadt. LOWER LEFT: Registrar W. T. MaWhinney and Mrs. Hart. LOWER RIGHT: Director's Office, Miss Bell, Miss Schumaker, ) A ( U L 1 Y and Mrs. Miller. [19] AROUND THE CAMPUS [ 20 ] NINETEEN HUNDRED FORTY-ON WALTER D. ALDERSON Detroit, Michigan Fisher Body Detroit Industrial Engineering DONALD J. ANTEAU Monroe, Michigan General Motors Truck Transportation Engineering PAUL GRAXLERAD Detroit, Michigan Cadillac Motor Product Engineering JAMES W. BARRELL Sault Ste Marie, Michigan Chevrolet Flint Industrial Engineering VINCENT L. BAUGH Detroit, Michigan Chevrolet Gear Axle Industrial Engineering Walt combines all around athletic ability and interests with a businesslike manner. Last year he was active in the Interfra- ternity Council. This year he was treas- urer of the White Elephant fraternity. Walt left school in the middle of the year, so he wasn't here for the farewells and goodbys. Don, affable and smooth-spoken diplo- mat, has taken an active part in Alpha Delta fraternity affairs, serving as secre- tary in his senior year, and has worked hard in G.M.T.E. activities, particularly publications. Genuinely interested in sports, he was winner of the basket shooting contest this year. the chairman of the publicity depart- ment. Bill, Gilgal's hard hitting catcher who was deservedly selected for that position on the All Star baseball team, is primarily interested in Aeronautical Engineering and Design. He is a man's man, who confined his outside interests to hunting and fishing and to supporting his fra- ternity in athletics for four years. Bob collects pipes for a hobby, says they all smoke. Although he has not entered the rifle tourneys at school he is an expert amateur rifleman. Likewise an expert horseman, he sports his own horse and riding boots. He too will be leav- ing the ranks of bachelorhood in the very near future. WENER AL Nick, a Flint boy who started at Tech by working in the school shop, was later transferred to Detroit. An Alpha Gam, he was captain of the softball team as well as an outstanding football player. He was active in SAE and Tech Club, and very active in his new Super Buick. A chap from Canada, Dave naturally gravitated to the Phi Kaps. His classic features—and car—would make him the envy of his fraternity brothers and the rage of Flint if he weren't too smart to let this happen. Instead he finds re- laxation in the varied program of the G.M. Tech Club. Being a Service Engineer requires a great amount of traveling, so practical Louie bought a house trailer for his wife and himself to live in. He belongs to both the White Elephant and Alpha Tau lota fraternities. Louie has spent much of his spare time as night watchman at school. Tom, marked from the masses by his ubiquitous, bulging briefcase, has been notable for his work in organizing the Camera Club. His quiet determination and drive logically resulted in his elec- tion to the presidency of that fast grow- ing organization. He is also a_ well- known member of SAE. One of the extremely tale es of the class, Ken started his “few years at Tech by pledging Alpha Gamma Up- ‘silon, of which he became secretary his Sophomore year, and was athletic chair- man in his Junior year. He also be- longed to SAE and the Camera Club, and was president of the Robot Society. He is the only man to win the Athletic Medallion for four years. MOTORS NICHOLAS BEREZNOFF Flint, Michigan Chevrolet Forge Industrial Engineering DAVID G. BERNHARDT Riverside, Ontario General Motors of Canada Service Engineering LOUISS Es BEST Detroit, Michigan Chevrolet Service and Mech. Dept. Service Engineering THOMAS D. BERTRAND Indianapolis, Indiana Allison Engineering Product Engineering KENNETH J. BIGELOW, JR. Indianapolis, Indiana Allison Engineering Product Engineering [ 23 ] NINETEEN HUNDRED FORTY-ON| RICHARD W. BOOS Ceresco, Michigan Olds Motor Works Industrial Engineering RALPH A. BRAIK Garden City, Michigan Detroit Diesel Transportation Engineering RAYMOND K. BRAMAN Lyons, Michigan Fisher Body Lansing Industrial Engineering JAMES E. BROCKETT Bristolville, Ohio Packard Electric Industrial Engineering JOHN B. BURNELL Flint, Michigan Chevrolet Engineering Product Engineering [ 24 ] Since Dick came to Tech, he has trained his mind to think in terms of Better Methods. To him, Act Breakdown, Act Possibilities, Movement Time Analysis, Frame Count, etc., are commonplace. He talks them, studies them, practices them, and undoubtedly sleeps with them. Ralph, one of the older fellows at Tech, completed two years of service training here some time before he started as a cooperative engineer. As an engineering student, he was ready to use his hands as well as his head whenever the occa- sion arose. n of mind naturally ech, where he has be- @hampion of practical keeping with his training, he can often be seen , gridiron, diamond, or court engineering a finesse or two through the opposition. P practical t brought Ray to Jim, better known as Jack , was inter- ested in a very general extra curricular program during his four years. He will be remembered well for his original en- thusiasm for these activities, but mainly for being tutor to a score of freshmen and sophomores in need of help. His ten long fingers harmoniously mak- ing nerve jarring boogie woogie or sooth- ing shuffle rhythm, groomed to the point were the word ''gentleman'' fits perfectly, Johnny has spent four years unconscious- ly adding style to the class of 1941. ENERAL A suave product of Colorado, Cain per- sonifies the chivalry of the old West. A gentleman to the core, he is thorough and faithful in all he does—especially in attendance to his activities. Most outstanding, perhaps, was his loyalty to the Tech Club. Gordy has been one of the really active independents at Tech. Notable for his quiet MC-ing at Tech Club dinners, he will be remembered as the man behind the athletic crib window, where he has worked for the past several years. Scotty came to Tech with advanced credits from Henry Ford Trade and Ap- prentice School. During the past year, he handled the finances of the GM Tech Club. His wee bit o' Scotch and touch of blarney helped his sporting ventures a t his fraternity—the White Elephant. Vern Casson has disproved the old theory of contact men that athletics, extra-cur- ricular activities, and fraternity life pre- vent the reaping of ©. P.'s. Vern, a good scholar and an active athlete, re- ceived several medallion awards, and culminated his fraternity interests in the presidency of Phi Sigma Phi. One of Phi Kaps best dressed bers, Carson's social and athletic activities during his stay at Tech were numerous and varying. Hugh was keenly interested in hockey, a game he learned in his na- tive Canada, and part of his time was spent playing with the Flint Indians Hoc- key Team. MOTORS ROBERT L. CAIN Minneapolis, Minnesota Buick Motor Service Engineering GORDON G. CAMPBELL Webster Groves, Missouri Buick Motor Service Engineering JOHN CAMPBELL Detroit, Michigan Chevrolet Gear Axle Industrial Engineering VERNON L. CASSON Detroit, Michigan Chevrolet Gear Axle Industrial Engineering HUGH O. CARSON Quebec, Canada General Motors Canada Service Engineering [25 ] NINETEEN HUNDRED FORTY-ON JOHN C. CHYNOWETH Flint, Michigan Chevrolet Parts Accessories Service Engineering ROBERTA. CLOSE Rochester, N. Y. Delco Appliance Industrial Engineering LEOY DsG = CONN Middletown, Indiana Guide Lamp Industrial Engineering RALPH W. COOK Flint, Michigan Chevrolet Flint Industrial Engineering CHARLES E. COTTERMAN Flint, Michigan Buick Motor Industrial Engineering [ 26 ] J. C. Chynoweth, known to everyone as Chuck , had the distinction of being the first President of the G.M. Tech Club. It was through officiating at these meet- ings that he became well known to all fellow students. ‘'Chuck'' will soon com- plete his first year of marriage. Like all Gamma Mu Tau house managers, Bob Close finally bought a new car his last month in school. Probably his most outstanding feat was four years’ resist- ance to the wiles of Flint's women. Bob is a typical methods and standards man. ing Lloyd George Conn allow one likes to have ual acceptance of pletely at ease in 3 he shies from riendship to everyone, he is d to those he likes. pady, easy gr if the sort of Ralph is a local boy who really made good. He attended Flint Junior College before coming to Tech, where brilliance in his studies has kept him up towards the top of his class consistently. Ralph was married a few months before school ended. Trademarked by prominent sideburns, Chuck'' was the modern counterpart of that ancient sportsman Sir Isaac Walton. An expert in either stream or field, he rarely returned empty handed. Here at the Institute he was also an independent softball star. ENER AL Whether making spread eagle turns, racing at breakneck speed, screeching around turns, grinding to a stop, or gracefully dancing around the roller rink with his partner, Bill is right at home. His mastery of the two-step, schottishe, and collegiate has made him a popular man in both Flint and Dayton rinks. Wilbur makes his instructors work for every grade point they ever give him. His persuasive talk and genial personality plus his ability as a worker combine to make him the good organizer that he has proved himself to be in the Phi Sigma Phi Fraternity. Whether it was Tech or something else, Clarence's outlook on women was changed during his four years here. His great love for skating may have had something to do with it. The Duke has attained scholastic recognition in the ATI honorary fraternity and has been ac- tive in publications. Dunc's skating exhibitions, one foot in mid-air, are unsurpassed, and beautiful to watch. Speeding forward or back- ward, his smooth coordination and adept- ness at intricate steps have often amazed the Tech boys at Amateur nights. He can really spin a mean skate wheel in any man's language. Andy's remarkable scholastic rd is one specific reason why the Phi Sigma Phi fraternity was awarded the Scholas- ‘tic Plaque. Graduation from William and Mary College, where he was a mem- ber of the Phi Beta Kappa honorary society, paved the way for his admission to ie Alpha Tau lota fraternity here at Tech. MOTORS WILLIAM F. DARNER Dayton, Ohio Delco Products Industrial Engineering WILBUR DAVIE Flint, Michigan Buick Motor Service Engineering CLARENCE W. DONNOR Pontiac, Michigan General Motors Truck Product Engineering GEORGE R. DUNCAN Indianapolis, Indiana Allison Engineering Industrial Engineering ANDREW J. DUNKLE Flint, Michigan A. C. Spark Plug Industrial Engineering [27] NINETEEN HUNDRED FORTY-ONE WILLIAM S. EGY East Syracuse, N. Y. Brown-Lipe-Chapin Industrial Engineering BASIL W. FARLEY Walled Lake, Michigan Pontiac Motor Service Engineering ROBERT E. FARMS Pontiac, Michigan General Motors Truck Product Engineering WILLIAM FAULKNER LaGrange, Illinois Electro-Motive Product Engineering OMAR O. FICKEISSEN St. Louis, Missouri Fisher Body St. Louis Industrial Engineering [ 28 ] Advanced credits from Syracuse Univer- sity made work here easy for Bill, wise- cracking, unkempt redhead, star mono- logist at four successive Amateur Nights. Even easier was his path to leadership, made smooth by an off-hand kind of de- pendability that led him to numerous Re- flector posts ond made him White Ele- phant pledgemaster. Farley, good naturedly referred to as the man of a million smiles’, is a jovial, homespun sort of a fellow with a gift of gab and a willingness to use it. His likeable personality and his ability to fit into any group should be conducive to a successful career at Pontiac Motor Division. athletics and school erious consequence . He has been recognized hip in the A.T.|. and is a uni- versally dependable fellow. Entering with advance credits from Wayne University, Faulkner, who worked for several years with Mr. Giel, could always be relied upon to be depend- able in everything he did. His thor- oughness and determination in his work should prove to be valuable in his chosen field. Omar's tactful and dexterous salesman- ship has served him well in his capacity of Vice-President of the White Elephant fraternity. His interest and ability in campus activities have earned him mem- bership in the Robot society. Climax to his career came this year, when he was elected Publications Chairman in Sec- tion D. ENERAL Slick, scintillating, blades of quivering steel—thrusting, parrying—adva ncing, re- treating—with an occasional ''touche''— the muffled shuffle of busy feet, the sym- phonic gracefulness of superbly coordi- nated muscles working in perfect har- mony with each other, this is Greg. When relaxing from fencing, he can be found swimming or riding. Dick's decorous attitude belies his ability to rise in wrath at the Gamma Mu house when the occasion demands it. Backed by a genius grown sharp on the quick solution of the toughest of Trathen's problems, his arguments sweep all others away with sheer logic and reasoning. Joe's red hair and nimble feet, plus a Scotch accent, have earned him an en- viable reputation as a dancer deluxe and a typical ladies’ man. But he is just as popular at the Gamma Mu house, where his ready wit and rich baritone add a frequent light note to the atmosphere. Ev's progressive, dynamic personality is expressed in his eternal, precipitous rush- ing about the campus in an attempt to take care of his multitude of interests. A list of his activities sounds like a resume of the GMTE extra-curricular functions. On his own time, he relaxes amid the solitude of the skies. Robert, with his keen, approach to any problem, ha name for himself as a clever analy record in classes and around school shows him to be a careful, smart, likeable scholar. Indeed, his manner is highly suggestive of the typical research worker. do) MOTORS GREGORY FLYNN, JR. Detroit, Michigan Research Laboratories Product Engineering RICHARD S. FORKNER Anderson, Indiana Delco-Remy Industrial Engineering JOSIAR EM aLORRES. Rochester, N. Y. Delco Appliance Industrial Engineering EVEREUIEBeLOUST Pendleton, Indiana Delco-Remy Industrial Engineering ROBERT V. FRISBIE Joliet, Illinois Chevrolet Engineering Product Engineering [29] NINETEEN HUNDRED FORTY-ONE FRANCIS B. HALL East Syracuse, New York Brown-Lipe-Chapin Industrial Engineering ARTHUR M. HANSEN Flint, Michigan Buick Motor Industrial Engineering ROBERT E. HARRIS Flint, Michigan A. C. Spark Plug Industrial Engineering ROBERT P. HARTUPEE Rochester, New York Rochester Products Industrial Engineering CEORGE EEA HARD Flint, Michigan Fisher Body Flint Product Engineering [ 30 ] Possibly the one phrase that best char- acterizes Fran Hall is Mr. Cowing's favo- rite remark: ''The individual must conform to the group regardless.'' The readiness which Fran has shown in fol lowing this wise advice has been responsible for his election to Vice President both of his fraternity and of the Interfraternity Council. Arthur is interested in almost anything and everything. To enumerate all of the sports in which he participated would be like reading the current yearly athletic calendar. When he isn't being an ath- lete, you'll find him out trekking through the woods with shootin’ iron and shells. A man of nimble wit and deep character, Bob earned his place as one of Gamma Mu's counselors. For four years he tu- tored others in the more difficult points of mechanics, electricity and heat treat. His words in meetings, though not fre- quently given, were carefully weighed by others. Hatchard, recently married to an ex- tremely attractive girl, is best known for his everyday practicality. His general all around deftness with tools aided him materially through those first two years of Mackinism, but it is rumored he has never been able to bring that deftness to the golf course. GENER AL Chuck's well-rounded personality has made him a respected figure around school. His congeniality and willingness to oblige have earned him friends, while his ability to direct the work of others has brought him the confidence of his superiors. Charles received a Coopera- tive Engineering Certificate in the In- dustrial Sequence. When the battle cleared at the Gamma Mu Tau house, ten chances to one the instigator, Elias Heick, was standing on the sidelines unscathed and _ laughing. And when sounds of raucous laughter floated down through the house, it was a sure sign that Eli had just sprung an- other of his famous jokes. Willie, the little man with the cigar, has made himself more than a legend around Tech. First a puff of smoke or two, then a few brilliant remarks about engines and stuff, back to a joke, and Heimke is once again on his way. An independent throughout his four years at Tech, Carl was close enough to everyone to make himself a great many friends. His forceful personality was un- doubtedly a very important factor in his becoming Safety Director at his plant even before he finished school. Seldom has Tech been “$e i Peas to have a man of Ross’ caliB¥mg@nrolled. A three-year Medallion winner, Ross served as secretary, treasurer, and then president of the GMTE. As a member of Phi Tau he was voted the most valuable man of his fraternity. Ross' personality and ability combined make him one of the most outstanding leaders the school has ever had. MOTORS CHARLESSO si ECKER Flint, Michigan Fisher Body Lansing Industrial Engineering ELIASSIEIGK Detroit, Michigan Detroit Deisel Engine Industrial Engineering WILBERT O. HEIMKE Lenox, Michigan General Motors Truck Product Engineering CARUSEEINEGIE Flint, Michigan A. C. Spark Plug Industrial Engineering ROSS W. HENRY Warren, Ohio Packard Electric Industrial Engineering [31] NINETEEN HUNDRED FORTY-ONE VOTSIN ee, ene Saginaw, Michigan Chevrolet Transmission Industrial Engineering KURT HOEFFGEN Flint, Michigan Chevrolet Flint Industrial Engineering HOWARD G. HOKENSON Chicago, Illinois Electro-Motive Product Engineering DONALD D. HOLLOWAY South Bend, Indiana Bendix Products Product Engineering FRANK G. HORENKAMP St. Louis, Missouri Fisher Body St. Louis Industrial Engineering [ 32 ] With a two years start at Bay City Junior College, Jack entered the Insti- tute with the score in hand. Jack has coupled his scholastic prowess with his executive achievement, being both as- sistant treasurer in Gilgal and represen- tative in the Interfraternity Council. Kurt has an inborn sense of discipline which, with a deliberatness of action, commands respect and demands recog- nition. German born and Flint bred, he has remained an Independent through- out his course at Tech. iSmed two years at he came to Tech ere he became a Upsilon. His 0 golf, long ers backffo Chicago, and chess, at When the topic of conversation turns to carburetors or carburetion, Don is right at home with his authoritative comments and accounts of personal experiences. He is member of Alpha Gamma Upsilon, where he was one of their best volley- ball and basketball stars. Frank is St. Louis' gift to the Technician staff. With flowing hair and the same kind of wit, Frank knows Joe Miller from cover to cover. Endowed with a flair for the fourth estate, he guided the new Technician through its first year as editor. ENER AL A man of sharp New England wit and diplomatic air, George is the always friendly philosopher of Phi Tau. With a pipe in his mouth and a brief case under his arm, he is seen as the capable and efficient editor of the Reflector. Bill, a member of Alpha Delta fraternity, is noted for his good nature. His special engineering interest is machine tool de- sign. At school he is a member of the Interfraternity Council and the G.M. Tech Club, and at the plant is active in the Ternstedt Technical Club. A rare sense of quiet rhythm has set Kallin apart from his fellow students. Smooth, soft music or the harmonic bal- ance of a well composed photograph are his media for expression, and aptly represent his mental poise and profound logic. B.J.'s eternal griping frequently exasper- ated his Gamma Mu brothers into per- forming many of the more difficult tasks around the house that normally would otherwise have been undone. Always the diplomat, however, Bernie's smooth talk had the boys happy again before the job was finished. A very quiet, intent, and intelligent man, John entered Tech as a graduate me- chanical engineer from lowa State. Soon he became an active member of the S.A.E. Everyone that knows him com- ments on his genial manner and subtle humor. His interests are golf, tennis, and hockey. MOTORS GEORGE A. HUDSON West Boylson, Mass. Detroit Transmission Service Engineering WILLIAM F. JOHNSON Detroit, Michigan Ternstedt Manufacturing Industrial Engineering ORVILLE K. KALLIN Flint, Michigan A. C. Spark Plug Industrial Engineering BERNARD J. KELLY Rochester, New York Delco Appliance Industrial Engineering JOHN F. KLINE Detroit, Michigan Cadillac Motor Product Engineering [ 33 ] NINETEEN HUNDRED FORTY-ON] W. HAROLD KNISLEY Pontiac, Michigan Pontiac Motor Industrial Engineering NATHAN E. KOCH St. Louis, Missouri Chevrolet St. Louis Industrial Engineering FREDERICK D. KOLLMAR Kokomo, Indiana Delco Radio Industrial Engineering LAWRENCE I. KRAMER Sturgis, Michigan Chevrolet Bay City Industrial Engineering HUGH T. KROM Detroit, Michigan Cadillac Motor Industrial Engineering [ 34 ] Harold, a brilliant young scholar, has a tendency to absorb knowledge and Q.P.'s which made him President of Alpha Tau lota. His main interest in life, other than GMI of course, are his wife Sue and Phi Sig—mostly Sue. He's a Pontiac boy who cooperates with Pontiac Motor. The Tyrone Power of Tech, as the girls subtly dubbed him, is a handsome lad with a character in the same vein. He made a jump from a 1928 Ford to a 1941 Buick, all in one work period. The renovation was a welcome one to every- one but the citizens of Flint, who are allergic to high speed. Maybe Nate has slowed down a little now. a Powerful driving attack ile dribbling d yn the floor, gaging the distance, gMimging his arms in a few deceptive m6 suddenly pivot- g.and log8ing a high arching beautiful auh the hoop with a reassuring swish, Kollmar is once again rolling up points for the Phi Sig Basketball Team. Larry Kramer, the Bay City Book- keeper , is a bright-eyed young man whose ability as an accountant has made him one of the best treasurers Phi Sigma Phi fraternity has ever had. He is re- sponsible for the complete revision and improvement of the financial system of his fraternity. Hugh was a man that captured a coed's heart and was married before his gradua- tion. A lively spirit and smooth manner won him many friends in school and in his own Phi Kap fraternity, culminating in his appointment as Tech Club Repre- sentative. ENER AL JOHN P. KUYPER Mondovi, Wisconsin Chevrolet Janesville Industrial Engineering WILLIAM P. LATKA Lansing, Michigan Fisher Body Lansing Industrial Engineering ROBERT M. LAVENDER Dayton, Ohio Delco Products Industrial Engineering GORDON W. LAWSON Flint, Michigan Fisher Body Flint Industrial Engineering EDWARD J. LEGANT i Detroit, Michigan Fisher Body Detroit Product Engineering MOTOR S The earnestness of purpose that brought John to the Institute has won for him the reputation of being a good student and a dependable worker. These traits have brought him jobs of responsibility at school. John's attitude has changed the adage: If you want a job well done, o it yourself''—or get John Kuyper. - IntellfGence and being a good fellow un- doubtedly helped Bill get the job he now holds. He finished the last month of school by correspondence so that he might stay on his job as assistant plan- ning engineer at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing. A phrase which has characterized Moose Lavender to his friends is 'I'll betcha a buck. His willingness to back his words with wallet or muscle has cre- ated for ‘'Moose the respect and co- operation of his brother Phi Taus and has made easy his job as editor of the Tau Talk. Certainly everyone will remember Gor- don as an all-round athlete. Every spare moment he could find, whether recess, noon hour or after school, he would spend trying to improve. To see Gordon play in any of the games he undertook was good evidence that his efforts were not in vain. Ed's frequent and outstanding team en- tries in many athletic programs singled him out as a born leader among the in- dependents. His transfer to the North American Aviation Corporation made it necessary for him to finish his last thir- teen weeks of school by extension. [ 35 ] NINETEEN HUNDRED FORTY-ON| HERBERT R. LILLEY Warren, Ohio Packard Electric Industrial Engineering PARKER LITTLE Stratford, Conn. Fisher Body Tarrytown Industrial Engineering HERBERT N. LUEDERS Cape Girardeau, Missouri Fisher Body St. Louis Industrial Engineering JAMES E. McINTYRE Kent, Ohio Fisher Body Cleveland Industrial Engineering MALCOLM R. McKELLAR Pontiac, Michigan Pontiac Motor Product Engineering [ 36 ] Herb is everybody's friend and knows more people in Flint than most people know in their own home town. A ping- pong player deluxe, he managed to be tops, or nearly that, in every sport of- fered at Tech. Herb possesses one lia- bility that cramps his style: a supposition that he would make a better manager than any of the Cleveland Indians' sun- dry leaders. Parker is far from his favorite sport in Flint. At home you will find him in his sloop, slipping quietly over the water, or racing some friendly rival. Parker is a member of the Gilgal fraternity, Inter- fraternity Council, G.M. Tech Club, and the S.A.E. t his first car (a '28 d him always tinker- hin one hand and . Today you find him dependable car, dashing ng pictures for the Reflector. , you could fi fg with it—scp@weri pliers in the An Irishman who well represents the in- habitants of the Emerald Isle, Jim lacks one Irish requisite: his is a brogue that smacks of an East Cleveland dialect and his Hey youse guys is something that our years at Tech failed to eradicate. Mac is taking a fling at time study, or in other words, he will probably be- come known as 'the man with the watch. Malcolm McKellar, the master mind from Pontiac Motor, and a master with the cues and (.P.'s, is the modest yet very brilliant fellow in the Product Engineer- ing sequence. Having won the fresh- man award for highest grades, Malcolm kept up the good work and was selected a member of the A.T.I. | ENERAL The one thing about Mac that his class- mates will never forget is his activity. He was always on the jump, and when he played or worked he did so with all his energies. His favorite hobby is mak- ing, buying or altering gadgets for his automobile. A flyer from the start, Bert was notable for his knowledge of aviation. When not floating among the clouds, he could be found very much on the ground, capably handling the athletic program until he left school to assume a position as tool engineer in Detroit, Bob, the wit from Tarrytown, has been going strong for educators (and families) around town. With an eternal clever re- mark or a witty suggestion on his tongue, he keeps everyone amused. Possibly his greatest gift to Tech was his portrayal of the life of a Freshman in the '37 Reflector. Magers is the little man with the mando- lin, mustache, and consistently high Q.P.'s. His quest for the finer things in life through the medium of music is second only to his desire for more education. A scholastic leader of his class, he was selected for A.T.l. As president of Alpha Gamma™®psilon fraternity, Stan's fatherly advice was al- ways welcomed and heeded by his young- er brothers. In addition to golf, soft- ball and volley ball, model building and wood-carving are among Stan's pastimes. Stan's accomplishments do not stop here: he was also president of the Tech Club and a member of the S.A.E. and Camera Club. MOTORS WELDON C. MACKENZIE Flint, Michigan Chevrolet Motor and Axle Industrial Engineering BERT McLAREN Detroit, Michigan Detroit Diesel Industrial Engineering ROBERT A. McNAMARA, JR. Indianapolis, Indiana Allison Engineering Industrial Engineering RUSSELL L. MAGERS Marion, Indiana Delco-Remy Industrial Engineering STANLEY D. MANEY Big Rapids, Michigan Chevrolet Engineering Product Engineering [ 37] NINETEEN HUNDRED FORTY-ON! GEORGE A. MARZONIE George came to Tech from the Univer- sity of Michigan, where he studied me- Flint, Michigan chanical engineering and eayieem. ype : : in football. That he has capitalized on Fah eh these achievements here is evident by Industrial Engineering his scholastic record and his coaching St. Michael's high school football team. MILTON J. MATTHEWS, JR. Anyone who has ever tried to hit one of Pinky's fast balls will remember him Detroit, Michigan as the leading softball pitcher of his Cadillac Motor time at Tech. He was also one of the prize football players for Alpha Gamma Upsilon fraternity. In his senior year he was sergeant-at-arms of his clan. Industrial Engineering THEODORE MATZKANIN Owosso, Michigan Chevrolet Toledo Industrial Engineering , a member o{ Alpha Gamma Up- silon, has been a definite asset to his the Conference sé, Tech Club, Technician, and Reflector Staff. His sincere but reserved manner has won him many friends. CHARLES E. MELDRUM Probably the best future vice presidential material in G.M. today, Charlie's many Syracuse, New York activities both in and out of school make Brown-Lipe-Chapin ae a algae ast pie ‘ieee cae : of the big men on the campus, he fin- Industrial Engineering ished his four years of active school life as senior representative. VICTOR L. MERTA Vic is one of the few men to be elected to membership in both honorary socie- Detroit, Michigan ties, Alpha Tau lota and the Robots. ‘ Massive in build, Vic's ability has enabled Research Laboratories him to coordinate irae brawn. Product Engineering Aside from being vice president of the Phi. Sigma Phi, he served as athletic chairman in his senior year. [ 38 ] ENER AL The faculty's selection for the most color- ful senior in school, Otto's argumentative attitude could always be depended upon to rouse the other seniors from their slumber, for he always provided firm and loyal opposition in any discussion. Ken combined stability and initiative to make the office of Interfraternity Coun- cil President more than a figure of speech. He was one of the few editors of the handbook to create an entirely new volume. Fatherly, yet aggressive in manner, he was the guiding light of the White Elephant fraternity. One who always was a leader in the full sense of the word, Murray has a_per- sonality that makes the world his friend. His outstanding achievements as Chair- man of Activities and president of Phi Tau Alpha have earned for ''Stew a berth in the Robot society and a place in the hearts of his friends. Ray has stood out from the common herd by his indomitable aggressiveness and his witty tongue. He is considered a master at the pool table, where he has often proved his prowess. Towards the end of the Senior year he became the proud father of a baby boy. To make long narrow lines tha ersect at many points, at all angles, that have complex nomenclature, that crisscross, and jumbled figures—this is Burt's de- light. His greatest interest is sheet metal design, and he will continue in this work at the Chevrolet Division. MOTORS OTTO L. MERTZ Pontiac, Michigan General Motors Truck Industrial Engineering KENNETH B. METZGER Saginaw, Michigan Saginaw Steering Gear Industrial Engineering MURRAY S. MILLHOUSE Piqua, Ohio Inland Manufacturing Industrial Engineering RAYMOND L. MILLIKIN Arcanum, Ohio Frigidaire Industrial Engineering BURTON G. MINER Dunkirk, New York Chevrolet Engineering Product Engineering [ 39 ] c| | NINETEEN HUNDRED FORTY-ONE ROSS E. MOSLEY Oshawa, Ontario General Motors Canada Service Engineering GEORGE S. NASH Albion, Illinois Chevrolet Motor and Axle Industrial Engineering ROBERT W. NEWTON Kansas City, Missouri Chevrolet Kansas City Product Engineering NICK A. NICHOLSON Dayton, Ohio Inland Manufacturing Industrial Engineering DAVID H. NORTON Lansing, Michigan Fisher Body Lansing Industrial Engineering [ 40 ] With his persuasive talk and genial per- sonality, Ross worked his way up from sophomore representative to vice presi- dent of G.M.T.E. during his senior year, and received the Robot award. A mem- ber of the Phi Kappa Epsilon fraternity, his good fellowship combined with his somewhat sterner moments made him a valuable fraternity man. Married in his Junior year to a home- town girl from Illinois, George is a quiet likeable guy who enjoys a night at KB with his fraternity brothers, among whom he is known as a good fellow. He was house manager for Alpha Delta fraternity. and the level greens ife habitats. Low arch- ing and powerful accurate long grace dy in mot is first drive until he sinks his last putt. To write of all Nick's ventures would be to recite most of the activities available to students at Tech. Decidedly one of the outstanding men of the year, he is best known as Publications Chairman. His loyalty to a cause combined with his eagerness to argue and his aggressive nature made him one of Phi Tau Alpha's best Vice Presidents. The best insight to Dave was through his frequent guest editorials on the Tech- nician, where he so accurately picked the one sore spot in any troublesome situa- tion and figured a workable remedy for it. Unobtrusive yet determined, Dave won himself a place of esteem among his Alpha Delta fraternity brothers. GENER AL Don's industriousness has gained him a place of respect and admiration among his classmates. Back of his quick smile is a keen mind that has kept him in the top deciles for four years. Dick started Tech as a co-op at the school shop, where he worked until he was trans- ferred to Detroit. He was very active in his fraternity, Alpha Gamma Upsilon, and attained the position of treasurer and, later, vice president. His wide ex- perience in photography has made his hobby almost a profession. To Wes, the complexity of a college cur- riculum was not new when he entered Tech. Prior to attending G.M.lI., he studied at Jordan College for a year and a half. This and his natural mechani- cal mindedness fitted him for specializa- tion in the tool and die sequence. Ev's tall figure and engaging grin are going to be missed around school, es- pecially by Mr. Giel, to whom he was a right-hand man. Although Ev has shunned the limelight of the school camera club, his friends call him a rabid camera fiend. cA For three years Ray has been a member of Phi Sigma Phi fraternity, where he was treasurer in his senior year. An expert golfer, he also plays a fair game of table tennis and was active on the Hall Sheet. A DON R. OSBORN Dayton, Ohio Delco Brake Industrial Engineering RICHARD V. OXFORD Detroit, Michigan Detroit Diesel Engine Product Engineering WESLEY G. PRINCE Indianapolis, Indiana Allison Engineering Industrial Engineering EVAN A. POWELL Janesville, Wisconsin Fisher Body Janesville Industrial Engineering RAYMOND B. PUCKETT Dayton, Ohio Delco Products Industrial Engineering [41] NINETEEN HUNDRED FORTY-ONI ROBERT L. QUANCE Pontiac, Michigan Pontiac Motor Industrial Engineering KENNETH RANDALL Saginaw, Michigan Saginaw Ma leable Iron Industrial Engineering ROBERT L. RENZ Richmond Heights, Missouri Chevrolet St. Louis Industrial Engineering WILLIAM J. RICHARDS Flint, Michigan General Motors Truck Transportation Engineering W. G. RICHARDS Pontiac, Michigan Pontiac Motor Service Engineering [ 42 ] Bob, better known as Bonzo, has been one of Phi Sig's mainstays on the basket- ball court, where his prowess is well known. A medallion winner, he is an all- around athlete, as well as a good fellow. Ken's ability on the golf course is the result of years of practice swinging on the Phi Sig pledges, to whom he has been a leader and guide. Aside from golf, his best sport is billiards, in which he is rated as a hard man to beat. George is an unusual bundle of energy, enthusiasm and ambition. As a member of the Alpha Delta fraternity, he has earned for himself the reputation of be- ing a capable, relentless worker. For two years he handled the job of frater- nity secretary and for three years was athletic manager. A well liked, mechanically-minded mem- ber of the Alpha Gamma Upsilon frater- nity, ‘Bill’ can always be found tinkering with strange cars and stranger horns. With a healthy interest in volleyball and baseball, he lives the well-rounded life of an average Tech student. ( E NER AL Ed has gained wide popularity at Tech through a great sense of humor which he exhibited in the ‘As Tech Goes column of the Technician and in numerous fra- ternity and school activities. As a Phi Kap, he was secretary and acting presi- dent. He was a hard worker on publica- for three years and was also Chairman of the S.A.E. During his four years Fred achieved the top rank in each activity he entered. He was the President of White Elephant, Chairman of Athletics, and recipient of the higher award in extra-curricular ac- tivities. Quite logically, he was pledged to the Robot Society. Jim, a local boy, has spent most of his spare time tossing bread and _ butter across the counter in his Dad's grocery store. When store hours are over he collects stamps, plays baseball, basket- ball, football and golf. He was a mem- ber of the Alpha Gamma Upsilon fra- ternity and the G.M. Tech Club. Bill, the best darned ‘lectrician around school, had an early interest in radio that got him his ham license, which he held for over three years. He will be best known as the man who so ably handled the P.A. systems at all school functions. Pete's pleasant smile and his happy-go- lucky air were combined with his serious attitude toward his school work to give him a pleasant personality and to make him many friends. He was an active mem- ber of the Tech Club. MOTORS EDWARD H. ROFE Pontiac, Michigan Fisher Body Pontiac Product Engineering FRED W. ROSIN Saginaw, Michigan Saginaw Steering Gear Industrial Engineering JAMES M. RYAN Flint, Michigan Chevrolet Flint Service Engineering WILLIAM D. SALISBURY Birmingham, Michigan Delco Radio Industrial Engineering PETER A. SCHLEIMER LaGrange, Illinois Electro-Motive Industrial Engineering [ 43 ] NINETEEN HUNDRED FORTY-ONE VERNON E. SCHMEISER Flint, Michigan Chevrolet Flint Industrial Engineering ADOLPH C. SCHMIDT Lockport, New York Harrison Radiator Industrial Engineering CARL AR SHOU Grand Blanc, Michigan Chevrolet Flint Industrial Engineering RICHARD M. SHULTZ Greenville, Ohio Delco Brake Industrial Engineering ANTHONY E. SEDLAR Chesaning, Michigan Chevrolet Grey Iron Industrial Engineering | 44] Vern, who came here with advance credit from Georgia Tech, has spent the major part of his spare time supplementing the work of both the athletic council and athletic department. An active partici- pant in independent sports and a mem- ber of the 1939 Independent champion baseball team, he has been crib attend- ant for the last two years. Two years as the Gamma Mu _ house manager (with the customary two new cars) taught Adolph the value of keep- ing quiet when there was nothing to say. It was this ability that made him many friends and earned him respect for the few words he did speak. appearance, his studies first ia.. considepation, he turns to amateur aphy and hockey for his moments of relaxation. Carl was the unobtrusive fellow who sat in the back row of all his classes, then came up with the best O.P.'s. Dick's leadership in the Gamma Mu Tau house was climaxed with his election as 1940-41 vice-president. The steadying in- fluence of a wife and baby daughter gave him the ability and qualities neces- sary to successfully discharge his office, and to make his advice carry weight. Just as many other farm boys have seen greater return for their efforts in the city, Tony has come to Tech and has seriously given his energies to school work. For this reason, perhaps, Tony is best known by all his classmates as a serious student who really knows how to use his slide-rule. (CENERAL Bob completed his final year as both a student and teacher, when he joined forces with the inimitable Mackin in ma- chine shop, teaching the unsuspecting freshman all the intricacies of ''Mackin- ism . His close contact with better methods should help him put across to the students the one best way to get a good part. Originator of the Senior Reception at the Major's house, Bob has been out- standing in fraternity and extra-curricular work. Coming back after a two-year working period between his second and third years, he spent all his extra time working on the Technician, on the ac- tivities council, and on his job as secre- tary of Gamma Mu. For four straight years Norm tried to win both Irene and the horseshoe pitching crown, and each year something seemed to prevent both. But like all good Tech men, he persevered until this year he put both under lock and key—and twice his Gamma Mu brothers enjoyed cigars. Claude's calm determined disposition was likely to explode at any time into an outburst on his own theories. His craving for adventure led him to leave school for life in the army and the same feeling of restlessness brought him back to Tech to complete his work in body drafting. A modest, straight hea ing fellow hailing from Canada, Jim end- ed his four years at Tech by getting married the day after he finished his studies. Jim's great interest in frater- nity work attained him the offices of secretary of Phi Kap fraternity and sec- retary of the Interfraternity Council. MOTORS ROBERT W. SERR Owosso, Michigan Chevrolet Flint Industrial Engineering ROB le SELEETS Anderson, Indiana Delco-Remy Industrial Engineering NORMAN F. SNYDER Dayton, Ohio Delco Products Industrial Engineering CLAUDE PAUL SPRUNK Detroit, Michigan Fisher Body Detroit Industrial Engineering JAMES G. STAFFORD Oshawa, Ontario General Motors Canada Service Engineering [ 45 ] NINETEEN HUNDRED FORTY-ON! BERNARD C. STUPP Brookville, Ohio Delco Products Industrial Engineering MARVIN F. THOMAS Flint, Michigan Fisher Body Flint Industrial Engineering WALTERSES 1 OTe Saginaw, Michigan Chevrolet Grey Iron Industrial Engineering BUEL L. TRAPNELL Detroit, Michigan Cadillac Motor Service Engineering JOHN W. UPMEYER Birmingham, Michigan General Motors Truck Transportation Engineering [ 46 ] Loquarious Bernie cut a four-year swath through the classrooms and playing fields at Tech. Stupp can think of something to say about anything you care to men- tion. He can back up his garrulity with a versatility that speaks for itself. With Mackinism as his introduction to the cooperative program, Marv has learned the value of hardwork. Although he was serious in his studies, he found plenty of time to devote to the Tech Club and the S.A.E., in both of which he was an active member. alts manner of “Speech, unique as it viduality plus iit to create co- operation in ny group turn brought he vige-presidency of the Gilgal For one year before ''Trap started his four years at Tech he attended Berry College in Rome, Georgia. Some of the Georgian stories Trap tells are rather tall, but they are made enjoyable by the Southern accent in which he recites them. His fraternity is Alpha Gamma Upsilon and his sports are track, baseball, and football. For the past year Jack was the president of the Tech Camera Club. His keen in- terest in photography and his excellent technique have produced many outstand- ing pictures for the Reflector this year. He was one of the few to take the Trans- portation course. eee NER AL MOTORS His originality of idea and interest in CHARLES D. VALERIUS Better Methods have placed Charles among the best men in the course. His Flint, Michigan friendliness and cooperative spirit are Fisher Body Pontiac the chief reasons for his many friends. a ‘ : Charles has the requirements for an ex- Industrial Engineering cellent job improvement and time study man. Joe, or Boogie as he is often called, JOSEPH J. VERBRUGGE joined the Alpha Gams in his freshman year, and during the past year, he held Saginaw, Michigan the position of sergeant-at-arms. He has Saginaw Steering Gear been an active sportsman, enjoying sail- g ing and flying. Invaluable to his plant, Industrial Engineering he finished school by extension so that he could remain on the job. John's fast, dependable and expert work JOHN F. VOGT, JR. behind the wheel of his Chevrolet, like his work as president of Gamma Mu Tau, Detroit, Michigan contrasted sharply with his normally easy- Eicher BodwiDatror going Baltimore disposition. The first of Pe : yl : ; Tech's graduate to go to North American ndustria Engineering Aviation Corporation, he will, with the same qualities, be as successful there. Outstanding versatility in athletics and ROBERT LLOYD WALKER activities, together with a pleasing per- sonality, made Lloyd's selection to the Pontiac, Michigan Robot society a natural event in his color- General Motors Truck ful career at Tech. He was equally out- ‘ 5 ‘ standing at Phi Sigma Phi, his fraternity, Transportation Engineering where he was elected vice-president in his senior year. During his stay at Flint, getic HERBERT C. WATERMAN Chuck specialized in Product Engineer- : ing. Besides taking an active part in : S.A.E., A.T.I., G.M. Tech Club, Camera B sata pete Club and his fraternity, which he served Sa eee ; as treasurer and vice-president, he estab- Product Engineering lished himself as a local authority on ra- dio, sound and photography. [ 47 ] NINETEEN HUNDRED FORTY-ONI GEORGE B. WATSON Proficient in many ways, George was probably most outstanding as referee on Bay City, Michigan the basketball court, where his single- Chevrolet Bay City handed work generally resulted in faster, cleaner games by all contestants. He called them right nearly ninety percent of the time—except in Proper's class, where Jess frequently tripped him up on a close one. Industrial Engineering GORDON LEE WEBSTER Gordon always believed in the utmost in efficiency and he practiced his beliefs Battle Creek, Michigan himself. In trying to get the most out ALG: Spark Plug of every moment, he would combi ne such efforts as going for a walk and catching up on the Reader's Digest. His active membership in the A.T.l. indicates that his efforts were well spent. Industrial Engineering EUGENE-E. WELCHa Ry Indianapolis, Indiana Allison Engineering Industrial Engineering wbhén Gene came baWelling into town in is old Ford jallopy. Gene drives like ity in fraternity affairs have made him a valuable member of Phi Tau Alpha. WILLIAM S. WHEELER As program chairman of the Tech club, Bill's smooth line and outstanding or- Detroit, Michigan ganizing ability resulted in a series of Gadilian iar excellent programs at the Tech Club ban- quets. His quiet likeable personality gained for him many friends and a beau- tiful dark-haired wife from Detroit. Industrial Engineering [ 48 ] [ 49] ae ea ag fe ADJA LER CO-OPERATIVE SECOND YEAR DEALERS The second and terminal year in the Dealer Co-op se- quence consists of advanced training in the management of either the sales or service divisions of the automobile agencies. This year has been a banner year for the Dealer Co-ops. Besides being active in the social and athletic functions at the Institute, the Dealers have spon- sored the adoption of class rings. G. L. CASTONQUAY H. D. CELESTE Ee CLARK J. A; CONNOR, JR: G.M. Product of Canada Cadillac Oldsmobile Buick J. CRUMP A. W. DOBBINS F. J. DOLISTOWSKI R. R. FAIRMAN Fisher Body, St. Louis Cadillac-Olds Pontiac Buick W. W. HARRIS J. A. HAUTALA A. C. JENSEN W. H. KAGEY Pontiac Pontiac Pontiac Pontiac [ 50 ] TRAINING ShVICE A. A. KIMBALL S. O. KIMBALL A. KOWALEW R. L. McGEE Buick Oldsmobile Buick Buick IM GeVicKiE G. L. McNAMARA D. W. MOFFETT R. W. NIELSEN Cadillac-Pontiac Pontiac Pontiac Buick F. G. PRASSE D. E. ROGERS D. H. SMAIL R. E. SOURWINE G.M. of Canada Buick Chevrolet Chevrolet R. B. SPENCER D. M. STAUER R. J. WEAVER J. S. WILKINSON W. R. WILLIAMS Pontiac G.M.C. Truck Chevrolet Pontiac G.M. Overseas [51 ] Coming back for more, these Juniors are specializing in Indus- trial, Product, Transportation, or Service Engineering. Through hard work they are gaining a training that is in demand at J U N | () R present, and will be even more needed at the time of their graduation. Already they are prepared to meet the difficult times that may First Row, Left to Right: H. Hintzen, Second Row, Left to Right: Sam Yan- Hie Yorks. ©, Noel F..O Loughiin, cey, Carl Wood, Joe Cummings, Rip D. McNelly, R. Hall, B. Kearney, V. Collins, G. W. Taylor, H. Kassin, C. Burden, C. Carroll. C. McBratnie, Jr., H. Stahl, David R. Kendell. Third Rows@Left to Right: Morris Fourth Row, Left to Right: James Run- Thomas, J. Lampman, N. B. Pierce, P. yan, William Pemberton, Henry Paul- Heber, R. Fogelsinger, John Wawro, sen, Jack Walter, William Vineyard, Ed McDonnell. John Hrubec, Bob Reid, H. Hall. [ 52 ] be ahead. Because their work at the Institute began during a period of recession, their class is small, and they have had to make up in vigor what they lacked in number. Overcoming the obstacle, they have taken a spirited part in all the Institute's activities. Records and achievements of the class present a real challenge to coming upperclassmen. First Row, Left to Right: Richard E. Second Row, Left to Right: Roy McKenna, William Penzel, R. W. Bor- Camp, R. J. Rieger, H. F. Kaske, J. ing, R. W. Smiley, L. J. Dreyer, E. E. J. Baker, A. J. Gress, L. Mundhenk, Marsh, C. C. Collins, H. G. Wille, R. Pealer, R. L. Loup. E. F. Ruessman, R. L. Appel. Third Row, Left to Right: Edmund Fourth Row, Left to Right: J. C. Bond, Freiheit, Howard W. Vanderbilt, Ber- Ernest Rots, Robert Klecka, M. Kir- dan E. Conner, Vern Roycraft, Ivan choff, R. Shoemaker, Gi tible. A. Smith, Paul Zuck, Floyd Gerard, Louis L. Hook, SX Smith. WN [ 53 ] First Row, Left to Rght: J. Slack, J. Heyne, B. Peterson, G. W. Hays, R. Steele, R. E. Lockwood, W. K. Lewis, R. Patriquin, R. DeVeny, H. Bellis, W. Fogle. 1 to Right: Walter Gint , Harry C. Jones, Fifth Row, Left to Right: John Egan, B. Carter, M. Scheiter, A. Rike, W. Route, L. Chapman, W. Sehn, Wm. Moroney, G. Runyon. [ 54] ses first class to enjoy the advantages of the Institute's recent xpansion and remodeling program, the present Sophomore class showed energy from the first. For two years in succession they won the traditional Freshman-Sophomore ' 'tug-of-war' in both sections, and this year they also triumphed in the mud- fight in section BD. Now rounding out two years of a tough and thorough training, these fellows have gained an engineer- ing knowledge fitting them for many varied careers in the in- Second Row, Left to wx Bruce Fields, Gene Wagner, Max M. McCray, J. E. Gethoefer, V.L. Moon, R.. Ex-Simons; He ES BiGomp Ramee Hagemeyer, R. H. Norquist. Fourth Row, Left to Right: G. Trev- arthen, D. Johnstone, L. Steffes, H. Magni, H. T. Wright, J. Beverstein, K. Maynard, R. Konkle, R. E. French, Wm. S. Thornton. Sixth Row, Left to Right: Linwood Talsma, R. E. Fitsch, G. Roycraft, D. Stolle, John A. Green, George Con- rad, A. M. Rinker. dustrial world. Many of these two-year graduates will return next year to pursue specific engineering sequences. For those who are not returning next year, a world of fine opportunity awaits. Never before has there been such a need for tech- nical men in industry, and these men with two years of training at the Institute stand ready and willing to do their part in this national emergency. First Row, Left to Right: E. J. LaBelle, Phil Nico, G. H. Job, R. B. Tyler, Bill Beck, Harold N. Barnes, William Erickson, William McInt yre, William J. Munro, Robert C. Worley, Robert E. Savage, Donald E. Collins. Second Row, Left to Right: R. Hunt- ley, J. Pangborn, J. Wilson, P. F. Her- stone, W. Cummins, Bruce O. Camp- bell, Robert H. Curry, Grant Edwards, Chris Goohs, Don Wegley, J. Bluem. Third Row, Left to Right: Cecil Pal- mer, Robert Slivensky, R. C. Miller, D. Marek, J. Kiselewski, C. Hoffman, R. Wampole, B. Broekhuizen, J. C. Wolfe, J. L. Elliott. Fourth Row, Left to Right: K. C. Dreyer, George R. Ford, Erik Halvar- son, R. Hamm, L. Walton, F. Nowlen, Clarence Aapel, John Sellman, Fred Altman, Earl Benson, R. G. Wellman, John Haldeman. [ 55 ] Fifth Row, Left to Right: Alfred Hall- berg, John J. Sterrett, Charles A. Armitage, Ray Newman, Theodore K. Arend, Daggell Mould, Tom Garin, Jack Walkér, Louis Tonelli, Richard DuCharme, Charles HeySiguert ewis Pascoe, Robert Hqus@ohin O'Brien, V. Morrow, Bruce R. LepBigw. Aer YM ORE 8 Front Row, left to right: W. Hughes, Second Row, left to right: R. Wilson, W. Stahl, R. Tuck, T. Krysiak, P. Jack- C. Bamford, L. Sutton, O. Wright, G. son, A. Finley, T. Hovanec, J. Keen, Norris, G. Moore, K. Kei th, W. Fallis, F. Hart, R. Markrell, H. Hanel. T. Hartzell, L. Mitchell, J. Rundle, H. Rodarmer, W. Salbenblatt. The growing prestige of any school depends on sustained quality of its entering classes. Swelled to record numbers, both by the defense program and the ever-increasing reliance placed in the Institute by the other Divisions, the present Freshman class is drawn from every section of the country and from every walk of life. The large number of applicants, the limited size of the school, and the fact that each entering freshman Third Row, left to right: J. McDonald, R. Qualman, E. Walsh, J. Dahline, G. scott, Co. Wright? (F.. bophannas as Nowselski, H. Millard, E. Ruessman, R. Burns, S. Connair, G. Gordon, G. Hach, F. Mansfield. Fourth Row, left to right: T. Savickas, Fifth Row, left to right: R. Penny, W. R. Stark, H. Joseph, T. Howell, W. = Thompson, C. Strouse, D. Barnes, W. Stoothoff, |. Packard, O. Johnson, R. Rider, W. Smith, B. Renz, R. Truax, MacConnell, W. Shupert, A. Stark, = G. O'Leary. R. Tilley, J. Oeming, T. Walker, W. Morris, J. P. Mayberry. [56] must successfully meet requirements of both Institute and co- operating Divisions have resulted in a remarkable standard of quality. Their enthusiasm has been shown in the increased percentage of votes cast in school elections and the large numbers participating in school activities. The present Fresh- man class promises well for the future. First Row, left to right: Richard March, Ralph Barker, Albert Myers, Don Hack, Bill Hock, Robert E. An- derson, Leland G. Franks, Joseph A. Keck, R. F. Dunham, W. E. Grant, Steve Yacus, Robert Beauchamp, William Earl. — = — eee Fourth Row, left to right: Edmund | Long, Joe McNutt, Adolph Zarnecki, Robert Becker, Thomas Peterson, Rob- ert J. McIntyre, Don McArthur, Clar- hence Booth, Dennis Crowther, Don | Snethkamp, Jim Wenban, Dale A. | Hasler, George J. Deindorfer, Wes- ley Chiverton. Second Row, left to right: Wallace W. Edwards, Herbert B. Ford, Don Marsh, John Key, H. Reddington, James Babcock, Frank Scherer, Jr., Jeffery Ashford, Robert E. Smith, Robert E. Carpenter, Edgar H. Phares, Glen R. McAllister, Clifford Skiba, Wilmer Gimesky, Eric Lange, Fifth Row, left to right: James Black, Harold Belford, Kenneth Arndt, Mor- ton Henick, William Mullin, Morton Dinkleman, Jack Cauley, Don Carlson, Arthur Heitzman, Harold Fairchild, Joe Yuncker, J. Snoy, Jr., William Lichty, Charles Higdon, Bernard Du- bay, Jr. Third Row, left to right: Sam Salyers, Jr., John Hayes, Harry Jackson, Ralph Gephart, Arthur Schmidt, Thad E. Carroll, Milton E. Chatters, Frank C. Campbell, Frank O. Jappel, Ivan M. Willson, William A. Dolan, E. E. Croi- sant, L. Rauch. Sixth Row, left to right: R. H. Whit- ers, W. M. Thomas, J. Condon, J. Stewart, J. Vicary, R. Stultz, L. Flatau, D. O. Smith, L. Andrews, L. Mills, Martin Joiner, Frank J. Eifler, Franz Rohr, James Mulligan, Young Moore, Gus C. Nick, Fred J. Schmidt, J. R. Harry. Doran, Richard Gottleber, O. D. Hilli- ker, Ben Cieslik, Robert Ineman, Ea- ward Podany, Bob Russell, Bob Place, Tom Murphy, Bob Newberger, Rus- sell Weil, Ellwood Roberts, Warren Tucker, Miles York, Walt Fayfer, R. Norman Brewer, Paul D. French, Wil- liam F. Patterson. i Seventh Row, left to right: James | FR E(SSR M EN [57] MEMBERS NOT SHOWN IN THE PICTURE INCLUDE: Wendell D. Adams, Dale R. Anderson, Bernard C. Babb, G. Everett Ballentine, Jr., Richard Peck Beardsley, Ronald L. Braidwood, Robert W. Burns, Ed- ward Caito, Leonard O. David- son, Martin A. Deane, Charles S. Drew, Ervin Alfred Eastwood, Peter M. Etchells, Jr., Robert David Falk, John V. Gardoski, Robert J. Gibbens, Donald F. Grove, Earl Floyd Hagstrom, Michael George Heick, Frederick W. Herbst, Ver- dun E. Hering, Martin W. Hoff- man, Philip W. Hosteny, John James Hurt, Earl R. Irwin, Andrew Joseph Kish, Floyd John McClain, Gail L. McCoy, Thomas E. Mason, Roy J. Metzger, John A. Moehlei- sen, Thomas Frederick Nehl, Rob- ert Andrew Neighbors, James Clay Newbold, Robert A. Palm, Robert A. Powell, Bernard E. Quinn, Wil- liam Reszotka, Edwin E. Ritts, Wil- liam A. Roberts, Alfred Satko, Harold Sinclair Saunders, Jr., Dar- win Robert Sermon, William Fran- cis Sherman, Edward L. Sparrow, Joseph Edward Terry, Carl Everett Vail, Jr., Milton Warren, Frank N. Warren, Miles M. Waters, Theo- dore R. Weaver, Robert M. Wha- len, Stanley A. Willson, Donald W. Wittstock, Archie |. Wood. In order to best serve the buying public, dealers in General Motors products have taken much interest in securing properly trained men to undertake the responsibilities of satisfying the customer. Past experi- ence has shown that men entering the Institute as Dealer Co-ops have provided the most reliable source of personnel. Under a carefully planned program, and working with the most modern equipment, these men accumulate a mass of knowledge and practical experience. This year, the size of the Freshman Class has increased proportionally to the increase in facilities. Member shown in the picture include: First row, left to right: G. Smith, Max McCoy, Stanley Brylinski, Harrison Mason, J. R. Miquelon, Matthew Sugar. Second row, left to right: Tom Burley, John G. Emmet, John Arthur, Max Flowerday, Robert Davis. Third row, left to right: Ed Anderson, Dick Eberly, J. Markel, Gage Albright. Fourth row, left to right: Richard Strader, Quinton Heintzelman, Lyle Whittaker, Robert Kays, Gorham Whitney. DEALER CO-OPERATIVE TRAINING SERVICE [ 58 ] [59 ] COMAE RENCE COMMITTEE Composed of three faculty members and three student members of each section, the Conference Committee acts as the Supreme Court of the G.M.T.E. Council. It passes all major budgets and makes final decisions on matters upon which the members of the G.M.T.E. Council cannot agree. This year the faculty members were Mr. Cowing, Mr. Tobias, and Mr. Gilbert. The student members were Earl Guy, Robert Sheets, and Nathan Koch in Section D, and Gene Welch, Robert Schu- macher, and Robert Hall in Section C. [ 60 ] PUBLICATIONS COU N44 The Publications Council, composed of the Publications Chairmen and their editors, is the group that is responsible for the publication of the Technician, Reflector, and Handbook. Here Nick Nicholson, Chairman of Publications in Section C, and his two editors of the Technician and Reflector, Robert Smiley and Everett Faust, discuss the final condition of the publication's budget, while Omer Fickeissen, Chairman in section D, receives a report from his editors: Frank Horenkamp, of the Tech- nician, Jim Brockett and George Hudson, co-editors of the Reflector. By obtaining a much needed increase over last year's budget, they laid the basis for the new Technician and the larger Reflector. [61 ] ATH TIC COUNCIL Participation in athletics was greater this year than ever before. The entire program was effectively handled, though the council was under the unusual handicap of unexpected shifts in personnel. When the original chairman in Section A, Fred Rosin, was withdrawn because needed by his plant, Victor Merta was appointed to the vacancy. Ath- letic managers were Joe Cummings and Grant Taylor. In Section B, likewise, the original chairman, Bert McLaren, had to leave school, and Manager Ed Webber was elected in his place, assisted by George Watson. [ 62 ] f a Y ‘w@ ae ACTIVITIES COUN Ole Ty The functions sponsored by the Activities Council were characterized by their originality and variety. The opening smoker that came after the Class Day games was followed in the winter by the Mixer Dance, Amateur Night, and the Millionaires' Party, which provided the more lucky with shirts, sox, and cash. Climax of the season was the most successful dance in the history of G.M.T.E., the Junior Prom at the IMA, where Henry Busse played. The year closed with the annual G.M.T.E. picnic, where BMOC's took their dunking. The chairmen of the Activities Council for this year are Don Brown and Murray Millhouse. [ 63 ] FAN D BOOK STAEFE For every freshman the Handbook is the bible which tells him how the Institute is conducted and how he can fit himself into its program. It is a major factor in orienting him to the school. This year's Handbook staff has been under the capable leadership of William Fogle, who has introduced several new items in a successful attempt to increase the value of the book for the student body and especially for the incoming freshmen. [ 64 ] TECHNICIAN 5 (eS On October 16, 1940, the old six-page mimeographed weekly Hall Sheet was supplanted by the Technician, four-page newspaper printed semi-monthly. The dignity of the printed page made the Technician much more satisfactory than the old paper, and the smaller number of issues was supplemented by one-page bulletins that came out when- ever an important story broke. Bob Smiley and Frank Horenkamp handled the editorship of the Technician. [ 65 ] ‘ .“ 2 FA Those journalists, artists, and photographers who are willing to take on a lot of work in addition to an already heavy school load are selected to manage the production of the Reflector. Working in close harmony with its faculty advisors, the staff photographs, writes, rewrites, edits, and makes up the book for the engravers and printers. Whether a man's assignment was large or small, what success this book may have is the result of his having done that job so that it could be effectively coordinated with the work of the others. The book now in your hands is the result. [ 66 ] N. ALE. The Institute branch of the Society of Automotive Engineers is the largest in the country. Led by Charles Babcock and Edward Rofe, chairmen in Section A and B respectively, the society had a full pro- gram. Major talks of the year were given by W. P. Eddy, Jr., of Yellow Truck and Coach, and C. U. Crockett of Cadillac. Other activities of the society covered sponsoring an assembly at which Trooper Janner presented a movie on the Michigan State Police, and organizing numer- ous field trips, including ones to Ford's Greenfield Village, the Chrysler Corporation, an d the GM Proving Grounds. Altogether the variety and effectiveness of the program set a high mark for future groups to equal. [ 67 ] [ 68 ] The traditional organization for men pre-eminent in extra-curricular functions is ''Robots'’, to which Juniors and Seniors only may be elected. Though the major pur- pose is to recognize these leaders, the organization continued active in sponsoring such sports events as the traditional All-Star Games and the Archery Tournament, initiated a year ago. TOP: Joe Cummings, Jack Wal- ters, and Sam Yancey. e SECOND: Victor Merta, Lloyd Walker, Kenneth Bigelow, and Ross Henry. THIRD: Don Brown, Robert Sheets, Omar Fickeissen, and Ross Mosely. BELOW: Ernie Marsh, Robert Smi- ley, Nick Nicholson, and Murray Millhouse. ALPHA TAU LOTA Scholastic ability, character, and leadership receive recognition through election to A.T.I. Juniors and Seniors who are initiated into the group have attained as high an honor as Tech can pay. From them and the Robots may be ex- pected to come the leaders in the corporation tomorrow. The engineers who have been elected into this honorary frater- nity during the past year are listed below. Louis Best Lloyd Britton Robert Brooks Clarence Donner Louis Dreyer Andrew Dunkle Robert Farms Paul Ford Albert Gress Charles Hinton Orville Kallin Robert Klecka Harold Knisley Fred Kollmar Malcolm McKellar Russel Magers Theodore Matzkanin Victor Merta Nelson Pierce William Ronte Howard Vanderbilt Herbert Waterman Gordon Webster WAM) I. bE. COUNCHLI What the G.M.T.E. Council has accomplished this year is summed up in a message to them from Ross Henry, president: The Student Council is much to be congratulated on the success of its activities this year. The progress of such an organization is measured by participation. By that measure the group closes the most prosperous year it has yet experienced. The prob- lems of an enlarged student body and new accommodations were successfully met and the groundwork laid for further increase in the student body and for the new Activities quarters next year. To the Activities Council: Thanks for the grandest year yet and for the biggest Junior Prom ever held at the Institute. For the Publications Council: Thanks for a new school paper and a great job on this book. To the Athletic Council: Thanks for a year of sports drawing the largest number of participants ever to enter into our program. To the Council proper: Thanks for a fine job of organization and government. May your fine example be a model for those Councils that inherit your responsibilities.” [ 70 ] PHPER FRATERNITY COUNCIL een EBOREEEES — i 4 we The Interfraternity Council is the governing body for the fraternities of the Institute. The council acts as intermediary between the Institute and the fraternities, promotes unified social events, and makes the rules governing fraternity life on the campus. To the monthly meetings of the council each of the eight fraternities sends two official represegtatives who elect the president, the vice-presidents, and the secretary-treas- urers. Tis year the major social activities of the council were the interfraternity banquets. dad the interfraternity dance. The outstanding accomplishments of the coung were the improvement of the fraternities’ standards of scholarship by an average quality point regulation, and the shortening of Hell Week''. Officers for the year were: Metzger, president; Hall and Gabriel, vice-president; Stafford and Salisbury, secretary-treasurers. In section C, the original vice-president, McKeigan, withdrew to begin full-time work. [72] INTERFRATERNITY BANQUET The Interfraternity Council sponsors the annual interfraternity banquet, which offers an opportunity for all fraternity men to congregate in the interest of fellowshipSs[his year both sections were addressed by Dr. Ralph L. Lee of the General Motors Depart- ment of Public Relations, who talked on ''Getting Ahead in Life''. Dr. Lee himself, who has risen from’a machinist's position, is not only an exceptional speaker, but also flies his own plane and plays several musical instruments. The program also included presentations of several keys, short speeches of acceptance by those who received them, and a rousing chorus of the school songs by all. A good speech by an inter- esting speaker, a hearty meal, and a fast-moving program made the night a complete SUCCESS. [ 73 ] INTER- FRATERNITY DANCE The Inter-fraternity Dance is the one annual social function that is not arranged by the Activities Committee of the G.M.T.E., but by the Interfraternity Council. This year's gala affair was staged at the Flint Naval Armory on April 19. Leroy Smith and his '‘all-col- ored streamliners of swing’ fur- nished the rhythm for the evening. Besides being filled with excellent dance music, the local armory overflowed with fraternal parasols, a novelty in the way of decora- tions. The pleasant evening was climaxed with breakfasts at the various fraternities. 74s] First Row, left to right: James D. Pirie, Eric Lange, Phil Nico, Omar Fickeissen, John Wilson, John Campbell, Herbert Lueders. Second Row, left to right: J. C. Wolfe, G. H. Job, D. Snethkamp, Carl Wood, B. Dubay, J. Cum- mings. Third Row, left to rig ht: J. Broc- kett, W. Gimesky, R. Slivensky, J. Elliott, E. Oehring, W. Mullin. First Row, left to right: D. Thomp- son, J. Beverstein, J. Slack, E. Foust, L. Smith, J. Clark. Second Row, left to right: E. Web- ber, G. Hach, J. McDonald, R. Eames, F. Heiderer. Third Row, left to right: E. Morris, C. Kundinger, R. Qualman, G. O'Leary, A. Hool, J. Oeming. Fourth Row, left to right: E. Walsh, W. Egy, T. Walker, R. Tuck, R. Shoemaker. [75 ] WHITE ELEPHANT Oldest fraternity on the campus is the White Elephant, organiz ed in 1926. In keeping with the progress shown by the Institute, the Elephants moved this year into quarters at 626 Begole St., to accommodate the large number of promising freshmen upon whom the membership depends to uphold the traditions of the fraternity and school. The colorful group of faculty members includes Messrs. Cowing, Tobias, Swanson, Stoughton, Reed, and Apple. PHI TAU ALPHA Setting a new record in athletic points and run- ning a close second for the scholastic placque, Phi Tau enjoyed its most successful year. Under the leadership of President Murray Millhouse, the Phi Taus are buying a new house at 163! Neome Drive, leaving 226 West Second Street, where they have lived since the founding of the fraternity in 1929. The faculty advisors are Messrs. Lander, Mobley, Sr., Mobley, Jr., Stan- ley, Fanning, Gebstadt, Sahrbeck, and Coquil- lette. First Row, left to right: Steve Ya- cus, R. Dunham, R. Anderson. Second Row: H. R. Lilley, W. Cummins, W. E. Grant, N. Koch, J. McIntyre, B. C. Stupp. Third Row: G. Hudson, W. Erick- son, -W. Beck, Re E Smrthe Dace Brown, J. M. Haldeman. Fourth Row: R. Henry, J. Markel, Jie GO. taylor: Fifth Row: O. Hatfield, L. Franks, R. Worley, H. Kassin, J. Keck. Sixth Row: Cecil Palmer, Richard Collins, Robert Lavender, Frank Horenkamp. First Row, left to right: R. McKen- na, J. Heyne, R. Fitsch, G. Gorden, R. Patriquin. Second Row: L. Mitchel, W. M. Fallis, T. Hartzel, J. Logan. Third Row: J. Sprague, G. W. Hays, L. Britton, G. Wagner. Fourth Row: N. Nicholson, E. Welch, J. Gabriel, A. D. Stolle. Fifth Row: A. Creek, C. Mobley, Jr., M. Millhouse, R. Burns, S. Con- nair. [ 76 ] First Row, left to right: R. Shultz, M. Rohr, P. Jackson, R. Forkner, W. Moroney. Second Row: H. Bellis, A. J. Fin- ley, W. Stahl, G. Jackson, L. Drey- er, R. B. Hartupee. Third Row: G. Runyon, R. France, A. Schmidt, R. Hartupee, H. Ecoff, G. Hudimac, R. Smiley. Fourth Row: M. Snyder, R. Rinker, J. Green, R. Close, P. Jones, C. Pinkstaff, R. Boring. Fifth Row: R. Lockwood, R. Rieger, G. Conrad, M. Swift, W. Rider. First Row, left to right: R. Norman Brewer, Donald E. Collins, Robert H. Curry, W. C. McIntyre, Robert E. Savage, Don E. Wegley, Donald McNelly, Raloh Barker, Dave Smith. Second Row: Chris G. Goohs, Ralph A. Gephart, Harry E. Jack- son, Francis A. O'Loughlin, Thomas J. Murphy, Arthur E. Schmidt, Morris Wood, Robert M.. Hall, Bernard J. Kearney. Third Row: Don Marsh, John Key, J. Forrest, B. Kelly, E. Winters, E. Heick, R. Sheets, A. Schmidt, J. Vogt, W. Munro, H. Reddington. [77] GAMMA MU TAU Gamma Mu Tau fraternity, located at 817 East Kearsley Street, was founded in 1928. Since that time it has been very active in school activities. This year the fraternity placed fourth in the ath- letic standings, winning the basketball title for the third consecutive year. Faculty members are Messrs. Wocholski, Heine, Wheeler, Briggs, and Madden. PHI KAPPA EPSILON Phi Kappa Epsilon, organized in 1928 and char- tered in 1931, is now the only fraternity on the campus that has Canadian members. The Phi Kaps' house, purchased in 1937, is at 715 Begole Street. Very active in fraternity and extra-cur- ricular circles, they are increasing their member- ship yearly. Faculty members are Messrs. MaWhinney, Baldwin, Harris, Squier, Gilbert, and Rybo. First Row, left to right: Guy L. Castonguay, Bob Reid, R. E. Mos- ley, J. Robert Miquelon, James E. Runyan. Second Row: Don Moffett, Phil Featherstone, Bruce O. Campbell, Glen R. McAllister. Third Row: Carl S. Hoffman, Henry G. Wille, Harold E. Filbert, How- ard Most. Fourth Row: Ray Wampole, Mor- ris Thomas, Dale Marek, Charles Higdon. Fifth Row: William Patterson, Vince Morrow. First Row, left to right: Gorden Bishop, Bob Hagemeyer, Bert Pe- terson, Bob Steele. Second Row: Jim Keen, Herald Rodarmer, Walt Ruessman. Third Row: Ed. Rofe, Bill Sehn, Rudy Norquist, Fred Popham. Fourth Row: Tony Nowselski, Bill Lewis, C. C. Collins, Ed. Ruessman. [ 78 ] Gli Al The Gilgal Fraternity was founded on April 26, 1928. For the past eleven years the house has been located at 703 Mason Street and the mem- bership has been increasing steadily. Although a small house, it is very active in fraternity cir- cles. Mr. Riebel and Mr. Irwin are faculty members. First Row, left to right: Leroy Fla- tau, R. Huntley, R. Hamm, J. Weber. Second Row: Bill Robinson, F. B. Hall, Warren Stultz, Henry Stahl. Third Row: Harry Hall, John Waw- ro, Robert Dega, Gregory Flynn. Fourth Row: Jack Conrad, Anthony Columbus. Not in Picture: J. Hickey, W. Toth, R. Baughman. First Row, left to right: K. May- nard, C. E. Meldrum, P. Little. Second Row: R. Camp, W. Salben- blatt, H. Magni. Third Row: A. Gress, G. Lahr, E. Ross, J. Kirchhoff. Fourth Row: E. Ratering, W. Wills, MALL W. Gallant. Not in picture: J. W. Barrell, R. vial Stone. at K [79 ] ALPHA DELTA Founded in 1928, Alpha Delta is the second ola- est fraternity on the campus. The members have lived in the present home at 1115 Beach Street since 1936. The Alpha Delta faculty advisors are F. L. Mackin, John Peterson, Earl W. Peter- son, J. J. Wenner, and Edward Tryhuk. Inciden- tally, Mr. Mackin is one of the original members of the fraternity. First Row, left to right: Morton Henick, Wesley Prince, William Vineyard, David Norton. Second Row: Thomas Garin; Alex Kowalew, Francis Mackin, Robert Crump. Third Row: Benjamin Cieslik, Ber- nard Broekhuizen, Paul Zuck. Fourth Row: Ray Newman, Oscar See; Edward Tryhuk. First Row, left to right: George Nash, Roscoe Vineyard, Emmett Bartlow, Richard Markrell. Second Row: Carl Waschak, John O'Brien, Donald Anteau, James Wenner. Third Row: Frank Hovanec, William Shupert, Ivan Packard, Gilbert Roycraft; Earl Peterson. Fourth Row: Ivan Smith, Paul Zuck, Richard Campbell, William John- son. [ 80 ] First Row, left to right: Sam Yan- cey, Wes Sheridan, Walt Fayfer, C. Carroll, Fred Kollmar. Second Row: Jack Cauley, Ted Lloyd, Bob McIntyre, Lloyd Walker, Paul Heber. Third Row: Conrad G. Noel, H. Hintzen, Jack R. Walter, Thomas Peterson, Louis Andrews. Fourth Row: Victor L. Merta, Jack Walker, Clarence Apel, Jim Lamp- man, Bob Manley. First Row, left to right: Victor Sutt, Ollie Wright, L. Sutton, William Beyer. Second Row: Robert Appel, John Baker, Andrew Pepper, Andrew Jackson Dunkle, Robert Frisbie. Third Row: John Getheofer, Gene Girton, Henry Brawner, Larry Kra- mer, Harold Knisley. Fourth Row: Ron Loup, Ernest Marsh, Howard Vanderbilt, Her- bert Kaske, Paul Axelrad. Fifth Row: Harry Wing, Vernon Lee Casson, Thomas Savickas, Ray- mond Puckett. Sixth Row: Frank Haskins, James Lampman. [st ] PHI STIGMA PHI For the past nine years the Phi Sigma Phi fra- ternity has been awarded the Interfraternity Council Scholarship Plaque. Since 1929, when this fraternity was founded, eleven instructors have become members: G. Adams, C. Brown, H. Dexter, F. Haskins, O. Leslie, N. Nielson, J. Proper, C. Staul, W. Trathen, O. Whipple, and J. White. The present home, which is owned and operated by the fraternity, is located at 520 Liberty Street. ALPHA GAMMA UPSILON Delta chapter of Aloha Gamma Upsilon frater- nity, now located at 1526 West Court Street, was organized at Tech in 1932. Since then it has become the largest fraternity on the campus and has won the chapter cup award for activi- ties three times since its organization. Publica- tions, athletics, and the executive council con- stitute the principal extra-curricular interests of the house. Faculty members include O. King, L. Skidmore, K. McWhirter, and F. O'Neil. First Row, left to right: N. Berez- noft, T. Matzkanin, R. Deveny, J. Dahline, T. Krysiak, W. Route. Second Row: W. Fogle, M. Schei- ter, W. Salisbury, F. Allen, M. Mitchell, H. Conwell. Third Row: T. Howell, G. Trevar- then, H. Waterman, V. Roycraft, H. Jones. Fourth Row: E. Hopper, H. Hoken- son, C. Bamford, R. Johnstone, A. Rike. Fifth Row: A. Hansen, K. Keith. First Row, left to right: Tom Mat- lures, Jack Armstrong, R. V. Ox- ford, O. A. King, J. P. Waggener, M. Hay, W. Tucker. Second Row: E. Faessler, J. Klett, E. Benson, J. Sellman, A. Myers. Third Row: E. Landino, Jack Hale, Don Hack, Al Hallberg. Fourth Row: H. F. York, J. G. Sweeney, M. W. York, C. A. Ar- mitage, W. A. Dolan. Fifth Row: Young Moore, Russell Schmunk, William Hock, Jack Hud- son. [ 82 } = ete : = ncn eer : SURES. Rete DNR = eee : [ 84 ] After a demoralizing week of tutor- ship in Tech traditions, the fresh- men turned out en @assé for the Soph-Frosh tilt. The entege'd the arena with a genteéMsgft of re- venge in their soul, but the second- year men—kept in shape by wrest- ling with the continuous urge to study—got a bit out of hand and captured most of the laurels. In the first place, the sophomores wiped up the field with drenched frosh in the traditional tug-o'-war. The section A-C sophs rewiped the football field for good measure, but the B-D football joust ended with the score tied. Although the B-D freshmen were again deluged in the mud battle, the A-C group made a sensational comeback by easily defeating the second-year men. Those frosh appeared to be in their own element in that mud and slugrebut-thessophs acted as if they hadn't even s@en water for a yeah— which waepdssibly the case. The class-day activities to welcome the new men of Section A-C were concluded with the annual smoker. Returning to the gym after wolf- ing some of Had's better hash, everyone was supplied with cigars and cigarettes that soon filled the gym with smoke. A evening was Jegarde Walters’ dancing. The efforts of Yvonne Dennis were rewarded with first place in the contest sponsored by the Activities Committee. The insouciant Bob Smiley at the mike and Sam Yancey on the ivories kept the entire program rolling. Tom Walker, the non- chalant lad who represented the freshman class, helped lead the group in a song. iG. MT. E. SMOKER [ 85 ] The social season was officially opened on Friday the thirteenth with the first of two mixer dances held in the gym. It would have taken more than an unlucky day, however, to mar the success of this occasion even if the engineers were superstitious. As it was, Everett Cowan's Four Jacks and a Queen gave forth with a reckless abandon that made even the Q.P. conscious forget their worries. “If Roosevelt can change Thanks- giving, we can change Valentines Day,’ said Murray Millhouse, Chairman of the AC Mixer dance, as he dubbed the January 17th social event a Valentine Party. It was. Colored hearts hanging from the ceiling brought out the best in the engineers as many of them gathered together to serenade co- eds and imported dates. Though the coeds turned out en-masse for both mixer dances, they were sad- ly outnumbered by the men, a situ- ation that made for plenty of cut- ting-in, throat-cutting, and general high-class wolfing. The deck was cut, the hands were dealt, and ''Four Jacks and a Queen came forth to set the stage for the first Mixer Dance. The wolves turned out en-masse to heckle those who were majoring in social engineering. In other words, those who had dates took a beating. [ 86 ] Crouching behind the bar, these two engi- Obviously a mix-up ensued—it was a case neers formulated a plan of attack. of the survival of the fittest. Swept away by the melodious messengers of music, this couple was soon oblivious to their surroundings. Split-second timing accounted for this ac- Came the intermission, and the barbershop tion shot. quartet swung into action supported by many lusty voices. [ 87 ] The Fearsome Foursome interprets... . And a new school song is born... While the Phi Tau Pledges portray Flint night life. [ 88 ] Tech's Thespian endeavors rose to a new high at the amateur show, with AC prize money replenishing Phi Tau coffers. ‘'P. T. ' pledges carried away top money with a K.B. mimicry (it was a natural), and the big brothers took second-best with a four- some of 'senders'' that knocked out (and we do mean K.O.'d) several novelty tunes. The outstanding event of the evening was Sam Yancey's introduction of a new Tech song with which Sammy copped first in in- dividual competition. More of our nine bucks went to Guy Scott of the parallel bars and Tony ''De Son o' de Beach Ga- briel. The highly successful quiz contest held in section BD took the place of the equally successful amateur night held in section AC. To inspire participation in each of these contests a grand total of $70,00 prize money was given to the lucky winners. The amateur night had brought out the best of Tech's entertaining talent, consisting of a group of miscellaneous musicians, magi- cians, acrobats, dramatists and ''what-have- you's . The quiz party appealed to the intellectuals of the Institute, giving them a chance to show that they knew something more than Calculus and Kinematics. cA Don Brown presents an award to J. Klett The Phi Taus keep it in the family. for his intellectual prowess. | — Next stop for J. Brockett will be MaWhin- ney's office. The management in operation . . . every- In case of a tie, duplicate prizes will be thing is running rei awarded, [ 89 ] “Thar's gold in Them Thar Hills —and thar wuz gold in that thar Millyun-ares Party up at the Tech school this year. The Kash Kwiz in March brought out Professor ©.P. with a variety of questions to be answered by teams picked from the audience. After the eight dollar first prize was awarded to the winning team, the remaining jack-pot was distributed in a free-for-all drawing by Prof. Brown, Chairman, and Worley and Colliers, judges. “Keeno was the keynote in the opposite section with haberdashery galore being presented to holders of the winning cards—Smiley and Millhouse doing the honors in drawing. It was all fair and square—for not a single member of Murray's com- mittee won so much as a handkerchief. [ 90 ] The GMTE Banquet is the one op- portunity of the year for all the men who have taken an active in- terest n student doings to get to- gether and find out just what the other fellow accomplished, as well as receive public recognition for work done during the year. Cli- axing the most successful year the GMTE has ever known, this meet- ing afforded an opportunity to in- troduce a new award for outstand- ing service on the part of seniors who are not awarded council keys. This new key was given to Vic Merta and Bert McLaren for their work on the athletic council, to Bob Sheets for his work on the ac- tivities council, and to Ev Foust for his work on the Reflector. [91] Saturday, June 14, starting at 10:00 o'clock in the |. M. A. Audi- torium, Henry Busse and his world famous band hung out with tunes and trumpets to fill the heart of every Tech Man and his girl with the fun of being young and alive. Rated among radio's top-notch musical combines, with a host of record-breaking records credited to him and his hot trumpet, famous for Hot Lips, ’ Busse gave a per- formance that shattered all exist- ing records for an Activities Coun- cil show. Murray Millhouse and Don Brown, chairmen of the Ac- tivities Council, were responsible for the acquisition of such a fine band. To Gene Welch, Bob Fitsch, Lloyd Britton, Bill Moroney and Frank Mansfield goes the credit for the unusual decorations which helped to make this night memora- ble to all who attended the dance. steel The last school month would not have been complete without an opportunity to throw into the lake the out-going president, Ross Henry; the incoming president, Ernie Marsh; and the outgoing ac- tivities chairman, Murray Millhouse. Since this little job is considered a necessity, everyone takes an afternoon off to go on a picnic at Potter's Lake and really do things up right. The greatest sports upset of the year took place during B-C sec- tion's picnic when the faculty, led by Mr. Anderson's pitching, ac- tually beat the Senior's at their annual soft ball game. ge “es = Satie ‘auinti Saghee = a [ 96 ] Organized along service club prin- ciples, the Tech Club holds dinner meetings once each section, with a General Motors executive as principal speaker. After his in- formal talk, a question and answer period is held. Throughout the meeting an ‘off the record at- mosphere is maintained. Among General Motors Vice Presidents who have been the guests of the Club during 1940-41 were Mr. E. R. Breech, Mr. C. L. McCuen, Mr. B. D. Kunkle, Mr. R. K. Evans, Mr. Albert Bradley, and Mr. R. H. Grant. Officers of the club for 1940-41, in their respective sec- tions, were Lloyd Walker and Stan- ley Maney, presidents; John Chynoweth and William Wheeler, program chairmen; and Colburne Collins and John Campbell, secre- tary-treasurers. TECH CAMERA The Tech Camera Club was organ- ized to provide those students in- terested in photography with facili- ties for developing, printing, and enlarging their pictures and with an opportunity for the exchange of ideas and instruction on many phases of photography. The meet- ings, planned by Presidents Jack Upmeyer and Bill Hock, included several talks by members of the Flint Camera Club. Other meet- ings devoted to taking portraits and pictures related to school life formed the basis for monthly print competitions. Other officers were Mark Dehus and Robert McNama- ra, secretaries, and C. L. Fanning , faculty advisor. This year's Fish Day took the form of a Senior Dinner at Frankenmuth, with Major Sobey and Mr. Cowing guests of the seniors. The Major set a fast starting pace, but the seniors soon left him behind as they surrounded themselves with piles of chicken bones. Whenever the supply stopped, they clamored for more. Major Sobey and Mr. Cowing gave their farewells, Chuck Meldrum delivered a 'Blitz' speech, and Murray Millhouse said 'so long.’ The highly successful dinner culminated in a general discussion of past and future problems such as, ''Where can we borrow $50,000 to build a gas mask factory? After hearing a few choice words from the Major and Mr. Cowing, the seniors sadly made their exit from their last meeting as classmates. P MOF ee Swe ® Ve Sik Pad ZX re $ ¢ yl cg ee ee Pe a iN ad ea The gridiron battle of the fraternities to establish the possessors of the 1941 GMTE football plaque proved to be close, with the Gilgals and Phi Tau's coming out of the tussle tied. The Gilgals made all of their yardage in Section A, walking off with that championship, while the Phi Tau's duplicated the feat in Section B. Among the highlights of the football season was the championship game in Section A between the darkhgrse Gilgals and the strong Gamma Mus. The game ended in a 6-Ogvictony for the Gilgals. The only tally came as a result of a lond pass fram R®binson to Magni who, behind perfect blocking raced down the ‘sidelines to score. In the final minutes the @amma Mus feed desperately to score, but to no avail, as the Gilgals intercepted no less than seven Gamma Mu passes in the closing five minutes of play. Another thrill presented itself in the game between th e Gamma Mus and the Phi Sigs in which the Gamma Mus emerged the victors by a score of 7-6, In the second half, the Gamma Mus were on the Phi Sig's LO-yard-jing when Heber intercepted Kearney's pass on his own 4-vard line aadsprinted 96 yards for a touchdown. In the semi-finals of the inter-fraternity consolation flight, Aloha Gamma Upsilon smashed out a 12-0 win over Alpha Delta. Hansen scored-first for Alpha Gamma on a 60-yard run. The final touchdown-Came on a short pass, Beresnoff to Klett. Another interesting highlight occurred in the final game of the tourna: ment when the Phi Tau team annexed the football title for section BD by taking a strong Alpha Delt aggregation into camp by the score of 12-0. Frustrated in three attempts to score, the Secoad Streeters tallied their first marker on a brilliant run by Patf@uin ftam a {fake place-kick formation. As Pat scooped pp thea Ball afd mate for the sidelines his small size and nimbl@ feet We@countdd for an exceptional broken-field run. The independent football tournament came to a close with Legant's team defeating Lawther's in a hard fought battle, to becomex€han- pions in Section A for the second consecutive year. Tuck6rs Tornadoes triumphed in Section B. Razzle-dazzle in great style cored the-extra point between the Tornadoes and the Magas-men as everybodyeon the field seemed to handle the ball. Anderson faked a placéKick, Abney tossed a lateral to Tucker, who threw to Matthews in the end zone for the conversion which ended the game at 7-0 in favor of Tucker. [ 101 ] ] 4 : a : ? 1941's big battle was the four-month race for the basketball plaque. | When the last bucket of the season was sunk and points accumulated | over the four months were totaled, the Gamma Mus had earned the title of fraternity champions. The tournaments to decide sectional [ 102 ] champs for the independents proved that fraternities had no monopoly on good basketball men, for some of the best games of the season were played when these artists took the floor. [ 103 ] [ 104 ] Each year finds the game'e volley- ball be€oming ‘a) mbre popular spon Yat' Jech? This year was no exception, as evidenced by the marked increase in the number of spectators and the high pitch of enthusiasm shown at these games. In the fraternity competition, the Phi Tau Alpbesswefé awarded the champi6astip plaque by virtue of their placing first in Section A and winning second place in Section B. The Gamma Mu Taus won vol- leyball in Section BC, where the Phi Sigma Phis were the consola- tion winners. The deciding game, played between the Phi Taus and the Alpha Delts, ended with the final scores of 15-13, 15-9. The Alpha Delts took an early 7-4 lead in the second game, only to see it vanish when Millhouse's serve counted seven straight points. The remaining points were won in short order to end the deciding game 15-9 in favor of Phi Tau. The independent games found Law- ther's quintette pitted against Klimek's sextette in the first match. Lawther's shortage of one player had little effect on the score, how- ever, as he led his team to victory in two out of three games. Halde- man also was handicapped by the lack of a sixth man, but did not fare as well as Lawther, dropping two hard-fought games to Klimek. When the pin boys Were put back on their feet af the 20th Century Bowling academy and_thé scores of the two-sectional tournament were compared, it was found that George Marzonie of section BD and Art Hansen of section AC had rolled identical scores. These boys toppled the timbers to the tune of 516 pins apiece, and as a result shared in the honors for first place. R. Manley was the next highest with a score of 508, and C. Lenox followed with 489 points. [ 105 ] [ 106 ] MEDALLION WINNERS TheAthtetie Medallion is awarded to those men who show thé.great- est proficiency in athletics duripg the) schobl year. The award” is limited to fitteen.ofete best all- around athletés in the school. Thoseymen, the highest ranking ath- Igtes Who receivéd this outstand- ing athletic award for the year 1941 were: R. HenpyeckKeith, Jf HeyneeR= @ralman, H. Lilley, W. Rebinson, B. Stupp, G. Moore, D. Brown, R. Patriquin, K. Bigelow, G. Girton, G. Taylor, H. Ecoff, G. Job. INDEPENDENT WINNERS Although independents are eligi- ble for Medallions, special awards are given each year for proficiency and participation in Independent sports. The following is a list of these winners: E. Anderson, N. Reighard, R. Bellinger, J. Black, W. Stoothoff, J. Chandler, S. Con- naire, C. Wright, W. Edwards, F. Farley, G. Girton, W. Hock, R. Haldeman, E. Hagstrom, T. Henry, F. Herbst, E. Klimek, A. Lawther, E. Legant. TOP: Bob Patriquin and Lloyd Britton. SECOND: Bernie Stupp. THIRD: Norm Snyder and Bob Patriquin. LOWER: Umpire Watson calls a close one on R. Newton. Each year several hundred men take part in the tournaments pre- sented as a part of the sports pro- gram at Tech. Covering all the sports, these tournaments give the engineer with specialized ability in one sport an opportunity to gain recognition. The winners of these tournaments during the past year are given as follows: Football, Ross Henry, champion, and Lloyd Britton, run- ner-up; Basketball-shooting, a tie between R. Anderson, S. Andrews, and K. Keith; Handball, P. Axelrad, section AC champion, J. Wawro and W. Robinson, section BD final- ists; Table Tennis, Sectional cham- pions, H. Lilley, and D. Stolle; Badminton, sectional champions, A. Megas, and B. Campbell; Ten- nis, sectional champions, D. Brown and W. Sheridan; Golf, sectional champions, B. Stupp and R. New- ton; Horse Shoes, sectional cham- pions, R. Patriquin and N. Snyder; Twenty-one, sectional champions, G. Taylor and D. Anteau; and Baseball, Gy Girton, champion, with J. Heyne, runner-up. rad, : aksh “and A LOWER: Bill Wa De ) Brown. [ 107 ] Anarica’§ Rationelpastime, baseball, is played each year at GM Tech in fae form@bf softball. The regulation 60-feet baselines, 40-foot pitch- ing distance, and fast pitching make this sport about the fastest spon- sored by the school. This year's race for fraternity champs produced a very close race, with Alpha Gamma Upsilon coming in just ahead of Phi Tau Alpha by virtue ota-SEction BD first place and a section AC consolation. This is the second year in a row that the Aloha Gams were on top. In opposite [ 108 ] sections, Gamma Mu Tau and Alpha Delta also turned in Sng pet. formances. The independent champs proved (liperiGA in Seetion A, but were soundly trounced in Sectien B. One of the best games this year wa8 the one for the independent cham- pionship in Section B, Ed Klinick's team nosing out Bob Brown's bywa 3-2 score. This game was not only well pitched but spéetacularly fielded. For the second consecutive year, the Alpha Delts have walked, or rather, splashed, away with the swimming crown. Paced by Broekhuizen, who captured three firsts—the 50-yard free style, 50-yard breast stroke, and the 50-yard back stroke—the Alpha Delts took the fraternity sprint relay and the fraternity medley relay for a total of five firsts out of seven events, to easily wash out the efforts of the other fraternities. Second place went to the Alpha Gams, with the Phi Taus third. Two new records were set this year by the outstanding performances of Broekhuizen and Fisher. Broekhuizen cut |.3 seconds off the old record of 35.6 with a 34.3 in the 50-yard breast stroke event. Even more amazing was Fisher's time in the 220-yard free style. He re- duced the old record of 3 minutes, 3.6 seconds to 2 minutes, 46.5 seconds. [ 110 ] The track meet, rather than being one of event by event competition, introduced time and distance competition. Each of the six events was given an average time or distance base, and the individual's points were awarded on this scale. The plaque was won by the Phi Tau Alpha fraternity, with Aloha Gam- ma Upsilon in a very close second position. Individual fraternity honors were won by Ross Henry, with Ron Loup as runner-up and also holder of the new |2-yard low hurdle record. Wally Edwards won the indi- vidual independent honors and tied the old record for the 100-yard dash. Shot Put — Eberly—39” |! ,”” High Jump — Ross Henry—S’ 6” Broad Jump — Ross Henry—19’ 334” 100-Yard Dash—W. Edwards—10.35 seconds (tied old record) 120-Yard Low Hurdles — R. Loup—14.5 seconds (new record) Vy Mile — R. Tuck—2:16.2 [iit] ARCHERY The medieval sport of archery found its way to the Tech campus just last year, supplementing the rifle shooting contest. Instructions on the use of the bow and arrow were sponsored by the Robots, who originated the archery tourna- ment. Quite a few ‘Robin Hoods showed up to offer keen compe- tition, but the superiority of last year's defending champion, How- ard Most, manifested itself once again, and he was re-crowned champion for 1941, setting a new record of 644 points. RIFLE In the Rifle Shooting event, the contestants demonstrate their skill in markmanship by firing from standing, sitting, and prone posi- tions. Every man fires five shots from each of the three positions. Ray Souriwine, last year's cham- pion and record holder of 144 out of the possible 150 points. came back this year to lead the field with 135 points. phe Aes sta eet naa a a 4 [113 ] Soup's on! .... Is there a shovel handy? . ... methods are studied ... . the con- clusion is drawn... . after business comes pleasure . . .. then back to the grind. [114] At seven sharp .... the day begins.... with slipstick in hand .... a problem to solve .... the trained man wins. oe ee SENIOR RECEPTION a ) On Monday afternoon, June 28th, Major and Mrs. Sobey held open-house at their Linwood Avenue home for the section AD Seniors. Although rain upset the Major's plans to let the wolves roam over his lovely lawn, the boys had no difficulty in finding something to do. Card tables were set up in a few rooms and soon several games were started. Someone discovered a talented pianist, and soon the seniors were gustily sounding out songs. When the call to eats was sounded, no one lingered and everyone was in the breadline at least twice. The reception afforded the Major and all the department heads a chance to meet the senior class men in an entirely different atmosphere, and for the seniors it afforded a chance to have a grand get-together in a strictly informal way. Lens Sib seas Sal qetite Sa tae tk peers Say SOE a, my ed . PM 823% aa - = - r= Wohin: eS ‘. Ly ak = a ne - ye ET Dek ages oan te + 2- - pode ae [117] VENI OR CLASS DAY Class Day formalities in recognition of the various achievements of the class took place in the school gym with Charles Meldrum as Master of Ceremonies. Ed Webber awarded plaques to the fraternities which won athletic championships, and Kenneth Metzer named the winners of the over-all athletic plaque and the scholastic plaque: Phi Tau Alpha and Phi Sigma Phi respectively. The senior Robots and the medallion winners received keys of recognition from Herbert Lilley. Ross Henry, the outgoing president of G.M.T.E., introduced Ernie Marsh, the incoming president. The dedi- cation of the Reflector was made to Mr. R. H. Spahr by Nick Nicholson, Chairman of Publications, and a farewell message was addressed to the seniors by Major Sobey. [118 ] Baccalaureate services, at which Dr. Harold F. Carr gave the graduates a few words of sound advice, were held Sunday, August 17, at the Court Street Methodist Church. In his talk, What Is The Word? , Dr. Carr pointed out the necessity of cooperation. “Last year , he said, the word was ‘crisis’. Everything was a crisis. But today, the word is ‘discipline’, and we must all follow the rules of discipline being set up in local, national, and international activities.’ The message, punctuated with sparkling anec- dotes, was well-received by the sophomores and seniors, and provided a fitting be- ginning for commencement week. BACCALAUREATE [119 ] [ 120 ] On the evening of Friday, August 22, 1941, three hundred and eighty-six men kept an impatient industry waiting while they were awarded certificates, diplomas, or keys dur- ing their Commencement exercises. The I.M.A. Auditorium resounded to the processional music of the A.C. Concert Band and to the lusty voices of the Pontiac Motor Male Chorus. I+ later resounded again and again with laughter and applause of the audience at the clever anecdotes of Mr. C. F. Kettering, Director of Re- search, who in his inimitable manner, spoke on the ''Opportunities Ahead for Work and Happiness''. He stressed the point of not only working but living a job and warned youth against letting difficulties discourage them, for, as he explained it, You spend two-thirds of the time sweeping out the obstacles that get in your way so that of the remainder of the time, seven-eighths could be spent preparing to actually work one-eighth of the time. At the close of Mr. Kettering's address, the graduates were presented by Major Sobey to Mr. Arnold Lenz, President of the Board of Regents. Mr. Lenz, with the help of Mr. Guy Cowing, awarded these men their cer- tificates and diplomas and, using the tra- ditional handshake, bade them farewell from General Motors Institute. AVA U M ON OI D Ava Each yeeac_anj ever-increasing number of men from General Motor Institute have graduated frém a four-year study period into the various divisions of the corporation. Thes @ men nave always been held in high esteem, for the under-graduates look to them, 4Hé alumni, for inspiration and guidance. Therefore, at the end of each year one day is designated as ‘Alumni Day'', and on that day the whole of General Motors Institute honors those who have graduated in years before. This year August 23rd was set aside as the annual Alumni Day. The very interesting and informative program began at 9:30 in the morning with a General Assembly at which Guy R. Cowing, Assistant Director of General Motors Institute, gave the wel- coming address to the alumni. Following Mr. Cowing's welcome, Charles S. Bruce, class of '33, Director of Education and Training of the Buick Motor Division, gave a response to the welcome. The speaker of the morning was Victor A. Olsen, General Manager of the Detroit Transmission Division and a member of the Board of Regents of G.M.l. As his topic, Mr. Olsen chose Leadership and National Defense , and during the course of his talk he brought out the importance of the part that trained men are playing in National Defense. To W.C. Milner, class of '29, goes the credit for planning such an interesting assembly, for he acted as Chairman. From 10:45 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. conferences were held in the various rooms of the school. The five conferences held included lectures on Problems of Job Evaluation AT y Procedure by W. H. Frater, of the Economics Section of General Motors Corpora- tion, ‘Current Problems in Sales and Distribution'’ by William F. Hufstader, Sales Manager of Buick Motor Division, ‘Machine Gun Inspection Problems by Sidney Lytle, Superintendent of Inspection of A. C. Spark Plug Division, Problems of Plastic Substitution and Processing'' by W. C. Groggin, Assistant Manager of Plastic Sales Division of the Dow Chemical Company, and’two lectures on Planning for Production Tooling by Stephen J. Kaiser, Allison Engineering Divisioasard-Robert G. Freeman, Instructor of Tool Engineering of General Motersinstitute. The various chairmen included C. C. McBratnie, Howard F. Amos, Robert H. Se@rr, Carl A. Tobias and Laurence C. Lander. From 12:45 to 2:00 P.M. luncheon was served in the Auditorium, with R. M. Hazen and Major Sobey acting as co-speakers. For their topics they chose the subjéct Aviation and National Defense'’.. After lunch Open House was held at the Institute to give all the old graduates a chance to get together to talk overoldfimes or to plan a foursome for golf at Shoreacres Golf Course on Torrey Réad, where a Dutch lunch was served. The culmination of Alumni Day was the Alumni-Graduate Dance at the LM-Ae All the students did their utmost to support Alumni Day and makect=thé-success it was, but the real responsibility for its success rests on h€Shoulders of Mr. Edward A. Reed, Faculty Chairman. [ 123 ] GRADUATION ALUMNI [124 ] On Saturday, August 23rd, the Alumni- Graduate Dance was held in the I.M.A, auditorium. Tech men and their partners danced to the music of Ray Gorrell and his orchestra, listened to songs by Julianna, and cut loose to have a grand time. De- spite the popping of the flash bulbs from Everett Foust's ever-present camera, as he photographed anything and everything, and despite the fact that the seniors were at- tending their last dance, everyone agreed the Activities Council scored again. It was a truly grand welcome to the alumni and a fitting send-off for all the seniors. TOP: Ray Gorrell's specialties were a popu- lar feature of the evening ... Center: Un- usual interpretations of popular tunes made dancing a pleasure . . . Lower: The patrons enjoy a sociable chat. CIRCLE: The tables are reversed, and one of the staff photographers, Bill Thompson, makes his appearance .. . . Lower left: Ed Legant and his date enjoy a good laugh . while Bernie the Bear performs: it's his latest interpretation of the hot- foot hop .... and Ed Rofe, with the girl of his dreams, gets a big kick out of it from another picture . . . . The photographer really got around on this memorable occa- he result was an array of group gave clear evidence of the ing that was had by all. ES ee pa2zsj HAH LIGHTS OF THE YEAR Pesgénted on this page are pictures which the staff members have salvaged from the round file because of some outstanding feature. Either they depict some un- predicted event not scheduled in the original layout or emphasize some highlight of student activity—or they are just good pictures. The Major gets a new office. Beautifully finished in glossy mahogany, this spacious office was a result of the recent remodeling .... Then there was Open House, held on Ntavember 15, so that the remodeled Institute could be shown off to the mothers, sistepg, and other friends semmme Once again the Major is seen, this time astride an ipo horse in an effoeteferevolutighize the method used in ground-breaking ceremonies. ... A sorgyeltethese three members of the Publications Council present a gruesome pictusessetch will serve to remind them in future years of the many gruelling hours spent on senior write-ups. But it was fun! . . . . One of the highlights of the year which attracts much attention is the final day of the Robot initiation in which the pledges carry on their school activities attired in strictly formal wear. To all outward appearances they seem to be enjoying themselves, but don't you believe it, it's all part of Robot initiation... . Presenting Howard Most, one of the chief artists of the Reflector, to whom must be given much credit and acknowledgment for his fine work in designing the cover of this book. Howard has created, for this cover, a design which, by its originality and effectiveness, has astounded even the coyeremekerta. . . I'll stick to the old-fashioned method , said Major Sobsy=ae-re-ttimbed off the steam shovel during the ground-breaking ceremony. Here he wields the testy spade and officially launches the construction of the new addition to the Insérfute ... . Just one picture of registration day is needed to remind Tech men of fheir first day and of the efficient manner in which the faculty handled the situation . S=-beroreskiows how or why the next two pictures appeared on this page, but maybe one is to depict baseball days while the other portrays the old familiar school daze.... Yes, there are a few beautiful coeds at Tech. The members of the Commercial Club are becoming more active every year and have sponsored several successful dances .... ''Gentle- man welder’, Most, suffers the consequences as the welding class doesn't wattfor Robot initiation. So ends another year at G.M. Tech. It was a big year full of memorable incidents, for some students there will be more, but to many these will be the last. However, by glancing over the pages of the Reflector, these memories may be relived ancublers will never be forgotten. [ 127] GROUND CREW ENGRAVING Service Engraving Company 85 W. Canfield, Detroit, Michigan PRINTING The Defiance Printing and Engraving Company Defiance, Ohio COVERS David J. Malloy Company Chicago, Illinois ART WORK Howard Most, Fred Heiderer, Theodore Matzkanin PHOTOGRAPHY Everett Foust, William Thompson, G. M. Folks, Rogers Studios, E. D. McGlone UNITED AIR LINES Editor's note: The exquisite Kodachrome photograph on pages four and five was made possible through the generosity of Mr. E. D. McGlone. This pic- ture, which sounds the keynote of our theme, was no accidental shot. It required many hours of careful planning and preparation at high expense to produce the effect that it has. It is of added significance to us that Mr. E. D. McGlone is a product of Flint, Michigan, and part of his 19 years here was spent as an instructor at Emerson and Whittier Junior High Schools. 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