George E Westinghouse High School - Sketch Book Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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1 1 5-. '-Lrdhwui-A., JV THE TECH OWL 25 Last Will and Testament Henry Zeloyle '26 XfVe,, the members of the graduating class of XVCSt1Hgl'lOLlS6 Technical Night School, located in the borough of Turtle Creek, County of Allegheny, State of Pennsylvania, being of exceedingly sound minds, do hereby make, publish and declare, this, our last will and testament, on the iirst day of June, in the year of our Lord 1926, hereby revok- ing all wills and testaments previously made by us. To our worthy Directors, Management, and Fac- ulty, our sincere appreciation for the good work and effort they have put forth, to put us over the high spots. May they succeed with their everlasting ef- forts to develop the leadership in the succeeding classes which they bestowed upon us. To the industrious class of 1927, the Steam Lab- oratory, :with its water knocks, lapping :steam valves, and its adiabatic expansion. The Electrical Laboratory with its burned out rheostats, lagging power factors, short circuit stretchers, and its har- monic effects on sine waves. To the ambitious class of 1928, the Chemical Laboratory with its burned out crucibles, latent heat of fusion, and the freezing and melting point of gold. To the Freshman we leave the advice, as no questions of the upper classmen, for he who asks questions shall receive wrong information. Take what you get from the Sophomores, for every dog has his day. When you come to a street crossing, stop, look, and listen, for there might be a Sopho- more around the corner by Smitty's', Pool Room. To McDonald the title of 'ibrightnessf' held by lobes. To Freiner the business ability of Kirkpatrick. To Potter the title of i'nuisance, held by Framp- ton. To Mowry the license to raise a mustache, which was a Compton Patent. To Civilett the remains of ancient microscopic shell fish which was owned by Guilford. ' To Pruner the Otto cycle left by Otto. To Pendro the musical talent of Downs. To Biestel the heights attained by Hill. To Folio the Master Voicew of Keating To McGee the Old worn out wine glasses owned by Halloran. To Woodxvarcl the political ability of Gregson. To Hunter the title of Noodles held by Settle. Fike the engineering genius of johnson. Lynn the brevity of Studeny. To To To Barr the remains of Zeloyleis Ford, ,after it has twisted itself around a telegraph pole. To Taggart the long bushy hair owned by Taza. To Roppel the good looks of Shank. To VVeaver the-art of drinking water from the soaking pits, which was held by Robb. Finally to the Class of 1926, the ability of passing successfully. SIGNED: The Class of 1926. Signed, sealed, and sworn to on this first day of Iune, in the year of our Lord, Calvin Coolidge and Andy Mellon, our last will and testament. Vtlitnessesz Alec Tricity. Eddy Current. M. 1. Right. .. ,..,l..i.L-4- Important Historical Events XV. D. VValters '26 In Sept. 1922, Compton decided to raise a mus- tache. The results of his untiring efforts did not become apparent until April 1926. In Oct. 1922, R. P. Guildford adopted the plat- form of wearing no-man's coat-collar. He doesnit. M. Holleran became active in politics Jan. 19, 1923. He gradually tamed down. In March 1924, R. L. Kirkpatrick began to follow the gentle art of soap-box oratory. April 20, 1924, A. Scherm publicly declared himself to be a man. - as 4 r ffl!-A 212' 'if' a!if1t5f.'? Efi?ri .qi sit.-Qfx igL. , ln Sept. 1925, H. Zeloyle put his knowledge of economics to a practical use by trading his Dodge in for a Ford. In Dec. 1925, F. C. Dietrich invented a short method of solving transmission problems. In Feb. 1926, B. Studeny made the startling an- nouncement that he had grown a quarter of an inch since he enrolled in the school. In April 1926, H. Otto made his lirst attempt to treat a synchronous converter like a horse, when he tried to decrease the speed of the converter bv hollering whoa at it. '

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24 THE TECH OWL Engineering , History of Class of '26 All the days we've been together, Fondly we recall, Days of fair and stormy weather, Thou hast gladdened all. The enrollment at XYestinghouse Tech for the fall term of l922 was one of the largest the school had ever had. XYC were there a hundred and some odd strong. ln fact, the enrollment for theffresh- man class was so large that it had to be split up into three or four sections. Even so some of them had to repose on radiators and windowsills until the question of room assignment could be settled. Vile were backward as freshies usually are, and gasped in awe upon passing upper classmen. VVe did not become a shining star during that eventful freshman year but rather limited our ei- forts to becoming acquainted with the faculty or that part of the faculty attached to the freshman class, and concentrated the remaining part of our efforts upon study. It was a mighty hard year and one which tried the mettle of each and every member of the class. Many stood the test and re- joiced at the end of the spring term of l923 when informed that they were eligible for membership in the sophomore class. Gladly did we welcome that information. By this time we became accustomed to the ways of the school and, since we were so completely oc- cupied in getting acquainted during the freshman year, decided to step out, discontinue our freshman pranks and customs, become dignified as all upper classmen should, and show the other students of Westinghotise Tech that we were present. XVe were able to place our representatives on the va- rious athletic teams. By hard work and the burn- ing of much midnight oil, we were able to devote much time to school activities. Thus we progressed step by step, becoming more enthusiastic as time rolled by, until we must needs have a hand in all activities. During this period, one event which will be re- corded in the annals of the school was the organi- zation of the Forum. A small number of men, members of the sophomore class of economics, con- ceived the idea of instituting a public speaking course. This could not well be added to the al- ready crowded curriculum and. not to be daunted. they decided lu use the unused assembly hall after the usual recitation period. Each Friday night this small band of men assembled in said assembly hall and under the direction of one of the faculty who held foremost in his thoughts the welfare of the school and the students of the school, worked out a plan whereby their ambitions could be realized. The Forum has grown consistently until at the present time the membership is quite large. The desire to be a part of the school, to work for the good of all rather than self. became more manifest as time passed bv, until during the junior year most every member of the class was connected in some way with school activities. The highest and next highest honor which any student of Tech can obtain were bestowed upon members of the junior class of '24-'25 Those honors being: Presi- ilent and Vice President of the Students Associa- tion and which offices were held bv Mr. Hill and Wir. Scherm respectively. The final step but one was taken in the fall of 1925 when we occupied the chairs left vacant by the graduating class of 25. XYe believe that we have done our duty to ourselves and to our school. Many have fallen by the way until only 41 mem- bers remain of the almost 200 who enrolled on that clear September night so long ago. Vile now come to the end of our senior year. As a last remark we wish to express our thanks to the directors and management for the wonderful school they offer and to express to them our appre- ciation of the opportunity they offer that we may learn, at a reasonable rate, while we also earn. To the faculty, we express in concert, our thanks for your untiring efforts and express our apprecia- tion of the attitude you have taken in things we so much wished to know. And to Vilestinghouse Tech, we bid a fond adieu. VVe leave you in name only. YVe remain with you and for you, though by great space we may be parted, ' Years may dim our recollection. Time its change may bring, Still thy name in fond affection Evermore we sing. F. M. PURDY '26 VV. D. XVALTERS '26 A, M. MORRIS '26 N , , , - ,i 1, AE.,-,. . f . if fra' fiiem -- - 4 -mv. ,iq ..:-sag

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26 THE TECH OWL ' Accounting Class Prophecy Marion -I. Bostaph A strange thing happened to me a short time ago, about which I shall relate at length, since it has a peculiar significance to all in our class at this time. I found myself standing on the top-most peak of Oak Hill, gazing ahstractly up and down the great IVestinghouse Valley. How I got there, or why I was there, I am at a loss to answer, but some- thing back in the recesses of my mind unconscious- ly made me feel as though I should have been there. Presently, I became aware of someone ap- proaching where I stood and I glanced up inquir- ingly. I can't, even now, explain why it didn't surprise me when I saw standing before me, in Hesh and blood, a dark-skinned stranger, his long patriarchal beard fiowing in the wind, his head swathed in a gorgeous turban, and his person robed in a flashing, jewel-beclecked tunic, after the man- ner of the East. I-Ie bowed politely and spoke Friend, I see that thou hast honored our tryst, follow me and I shall reveal that which I have promised. Without a word, full of apprehension and antici- pation, I followed. Up and up, higher and higher, we climbed until only the vast, rolling oceans of billowy fog and smoke were visible beneath and the wide, open, illimitable expanse of clear heaven above, I seemed to react immediately in sympathy with the majestic spectacle of infinity presented to my view, and a tranquility of mind, such as I had never known, stole over me, while a broad, deep understanding permeated my brain. Under the subtle enchantment, all finite things-creation, life. and all the mysteries of the world seemed to me to have been resolved into a few, simple, readily com- prehendable elements. My mystic guide. bending down beside me. de- scribed a circle with white chalk around my feet, cautioned in that equally mvstic voice Move not without, or thy wish of heholding the future of your classmates may remain unfulfilled. Being accustomed by this time to the wondrous happenings, I was not abashed in the least when in an instant some hidden power cast creation into cosmic blackness. Vifhether this condition existed only in my mind, I cannot say, But let us go on. A moment later, a circle of dazzling light ap- peared before me about an arm's length away, con- taining a chaos of moving shadows, which grad- ually took on form, and I found myself looking into a room! A soft, mellow, light, filtering into the room, through several marvelous windows of classic design revealed to my delighted gaze a vel- vet carpeted, rich mahogany, shining brass, equip- ped business office, such as only the mightiest men of finance could afford. A door opened, and two figures entered, one was short, dumpy and bald, while the other was tall, white-haired, and well groomed. Both had an unmistakable air of dis- tinction. After seating themselves into two beau- tifully carved chairs, I heard the taller state with a decisive blow of his fist on the desk, lVIr. Mor- gan, you will accept my proposition of re-organi- zation by tomorrow noon, or I shall withdraw my support, which, as you are well aware, will throw you into inevitable bankruptcy! Good day l I-Ie turned around-Great Guns!-It was Paul Mere- dith! ' scene began to blur, and when it cleared I looked into another page from the future. The again, Mows of sweet smelling hay stood on either side, while shafts of sunlight pierced the crevices be- the shrinking clapboards and rested on the tween roughened fioor of a barn. In the foreground a figure, with his back turned and suspenders show- ing, was squatting on a three legged stool, con- tentedly milking a lazy looking cow, while behind him a calf, unmolested, licked the filler off his shapeless straw hat. VVhen he turned and called Mirandie I recognized with a smile my old friend, Bob Cunningham, the sheik. The scene, blurring, cleared quickly and I saw thousands of white clothed people waving hats and cheering with gusto a man carried aloft in apparent triumph by several broad shouldered men, while the air rang Vive! Vive Diaz, the Mussolini of Venezuela! Then the vision disappeared. Then I heard sweet organ music, a picture was flashed before me, and I knew I was in a movie theater. The picture evidently was nearing its close-when I saw Harold Dare fknown to us an- cients as .Iordanl execute artistically, in a soul in- spiring fadeout. a fervent osculation. reenforced by H strove half nelson on the sweet ingenue, the famous Colleen Cutie: then a quick Firiis. My next vision was in the form of a copy of the pink Police Gazette, on the very first page was a faithful photo of Howard Swigart and his fifth wife. They made a fine pair! The descriptive print underneath them informed me that he was being sued hy wives number one and four respectively for non-payment of alimony, while the second son of his third wife, after assaulting the ninth son of his second wife with a feather duster, was petition- ing him for bail to release him from the Turtle Creek Irloosegow. Fo we leave him. Many more visions came to me on this mount of mystery, I saw: .5 . at In