Lowell Technological Institute - Pickout Yearbook (Lowell, MA)

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THE PICKOUT 19 2 1 RUSSELL LEE BROWN BUSTER BROWNIE Engineering Society, 2, 3, 4 Football, 1, 2, 3, 4 RUS Y. D. In September, 1915, Brown came to Lowell Textile School with his mind set on acquiring knowledge — such knowledge as only the Engin- eering Course at L. T. S. affords; and memories and records show that he succeeded famously for two years. Then the war came, and Battery F claimed him along with twenty-odd other Textile boys. In France, eighteen months, he proved himself worthy of meritorious mention and returned with the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. These last two years have been a bit different: more mature, a bit hardened, and with a sort of old man viewpoint, he has found the struggle a little harder, but considering everything, he has gotten away with it all in fine shape. He will leave with us memories of an honest workei a good fellow. a friend, and a little red pencil. And whether it ' s textiles or shoes we know he ' s going to make good when he leaves old L. T. S. little bungalow ahead. and goes out into the fight with visions of that Now here ' s a fellow named Brown Who hails from a regular town. Since he ' s come home from France, he ' s led ns a dance, Till for jazz we ' re more than a houn ' . 27

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THE PICKOUT 19 21 THEODORE WILLMOTT BOYLSTON TED Football, 1 Class Football, 3, 4 The Text, 2, 3, 4 Alembic Society, 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Baseball, 1, 2, 3 Textile Show, 3 Not far from Boston there is a town called Milton. It was in this town that Theodore W. Boylston, now known to us as only Ted, re- ceived his preparation for Lowell Textile School. He had not been here very long before his presence became known, for it was in his first year that Ted played on the varsity football team. And about the same time, one might have no- ticed a few paintings on the rocks under the bridge — and I ' m sure Ted could tell us a little story in connection with them. So following his early start Ted has carried on from year to year, taking an active part in all L. T. S. affairs. In the latter part of his Junior year Ted became a little uneasy. To appease his uneasy spirits he took a little cruise around the world on one of Uncle Sam ' s naval training ships. Since his return Ted has had many interesting tales ready to spin when the spirits move and the delighted listeners assemble. He had many experiences in other parts of the continent that he will long remember. Of all his experiences while on the cruise he will probably remember longest the dusty and noisy work of coaling ship. This year Ted has had charge of the cash end of the Text and judging from its appearance he is one great little manager. After considering the past and the present, we believe that the future should be very bright for Ted. A long, lean bird is Theodore, He works like Helen Thensumore, He is generally found where there ' s dye pots around, And in summer takes snaps along the shore. 26

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THE PICKOUT 19 21 WEN CHUAN CHANG Engineering Society, 2, 3, 4 CHANG Pickout, 4 Chinese Students Club, 3, 4 It is a far cry from Nantung, Kiangsu, China, to the Merrimack River, but Chang has made the journey and it sure has been a profitable one for the students at Lowell Textile. A very quiet chap, the fourth year engineers have undertaken to teach him slang and Chang is picking it up at a remarkable rate. One of the most brilliant and likable chaps we have ever met, he is always willing to give a hand to the fellow who does not learn quite so easily. We have as yet been unable to discover whether or not there is a little Chinese girl in Boston in whom our friend is interested, for when- ever the subject is broached Mr. Chang takes the attitude of the proverbial clam and shuts up. Chang was slated for the position of quarter- back on the Senior football team, so that he could give the signals in Chinese and thus fool the enemy, but on the advice of counsel he declined, Mr. Yeaton being the counsel. Chang is going to teach in China before entering business and we know that he is sure to be a tremendous success. One fine evening a fellow named Chang- Hit the box with a terrible bang; How the ivories were battered and melodies shattered As we joined in the chorus he sang. 28