Lowell Technological Institute - Pickout Yearbook (Lowell, MA)

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THE PICKOUT 19 22 RAYMOND GLADSTONE BE A YEN d w t C i £ n BEVO RAY Baseball, 1, 2, 3 Rams, 1, 2, 3 When the war was over L. T. S. seemed to have a great attraction for Maine fellows, and one of those who just naturally gravitated toward Lowell was “Bevo”. He cast his lot with the Engineers, but at mid-years decided that since he came from a wild and woolly state he should sign up for the wool course, where he has been a distinct success. When we think of baseball we think of Bevo, for no more reliable player has ever put on a Textile uniform. And as for knowing the game, we think he wrote the original rule book and let Spaulding sign it just so there would not be any hard feelings. Bevo in center-field, an opponent on third, a slugger at bat and the stage is set, with the sucker on third. The crack of bat meeting ball, a long fly to deep center, Bevo makes the catch, and the stands to a man coach the man on third to “go in!” Then the perfect throw to the plate, and the umpire might just as well go over and get a drink, for the man is O — U — T. It’s always the same. Bevo has spent his summers at the Hamilton Woolen Company ' s plant and has proved as good a worker as he is ball player. Ray has always been popular at school because of his fine disposition and his as a “mixer”, so we feel sure that he will be a great success in the business world, and we wish him good fortune in his chosen career. 27

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THE PICKOUT 19 2 2 In the interclass football the Freshmen were defeated by the score of 6-0. We lost to the Juniors to the tune of 13-0. In basketball and baseball we lost hard and close fought games to the now well organized Freshman class. However, the tide turned, when we vanquished the Freshies on Upstream Day after repeat- edly breaking the rope in the annual tug of war. Finals came and were gone and we departed till fall. Junior Days 1920-1921. In the fall we returned to renew our activities with increased vigor. For some of us it was to be our last year at Textile, for others it was the beginning of our second half. Although our class had dwindled down to half its size, we were well represented in interclass and varsity sports. A Junior was quarterback and several Juniors played in the line: the following 1922 men were on the varsity, Greenberg, Marble, Schwarz and Hadley. In football and basketball we lost hard-fought games to the Seniors, which put us out of the running. We were active in putting across the best Textile show in the history of the school. At Upstream Day, the Juniors gave a good account of themselves, and it was with satisfaction when the finals were completed we separated for the ensuing months. Senior Days 1921-1922. Our numbers had swelled to over fifty by the addition of the Diploma candi- dates as we embarked upon the final year at Lowell Textile School. The Senior class was well represented in all branches of activities — a Senior at the head of the Co-operative Society, a Senior at the head of the Textile Lunch, of the execu- tive Council, managers of football, basketball, baseball, captain of baseball — in fact, Seniors, everywhere. In class football we tied the Juniors, but owing to the lateness of the season the class games remained unfinished. Busily engaged in Thesis subjects and yet active in school affairs the Seniors made their presence felt scholastically and socially. And with the same enthusiasm and determination which has carried them to success in their work at the Lowell Textile School, the class of 1922, individually and collectively, will make their mark in the textile field. 26

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THE PICKOUT 1922 CLARENCE HENRY BIRD $ W “scrime” “birdie Football, 2, 3 Musical Club, 1, 2 Textile Show, 1 Class Football, 1 Rams, 1, 2, 3 Back in the fall of 1919, a ukulele and a great big gob smelling strongly of salt water wandered down from Worcester to our noble institution of learning. His courage was very good because he immediately embarked on “Herbie” Ball’s en- gineering course. After he had listened to one lecture by “Eddie” Barker, the straw king, he de- cided to give up solving the mysteries of engineer- ing for the intricacies of Hank Ply’s woolen mule. “Scrime” is there in the wool lab. He is an expert on the Noble comb and when it comes to backwashing he is in a class by himself. The only “blot” on his otherwise perfect career is the time when he was demonstrating to the fellows of the Textile Testing class how to scour a sample of wool. Wow! what a mess. Even Mr. Lowe kidded him about it. “Scrime” was one of the stars of his freshman football team. The coach dragged him out for the varsity the next year and “Scrime with his “200 stripped” has been a bulwark of strength on our line for the past two seasons. When it conies to pounding a ukulele “Scrime” is the works. He has a fine baritone voice, and he certainly knows how to put a song across. He has had many tempting offers from theatrical managers, but he says he would rather be a bobbin boy than a matinee idol. Clarence Henry is right there when it comes to dancing, and for a big boy he sure can shake a mean hoof. “ Scrime ” is true to one only and is seen many a night headed for the Highlands when he should be home doing “Icky” Yeaton’s steam problems. Scrime, old man, we are sorry that we must part company. We will miss your smiling good nature, your jokes, and your many wise cracks. You have been a friend and thereby- made many. A 7 ou leave us with our sincerest wishes for your future success. You have made good here and we know you will go out into the textile world and bring success to yourself and credit to old Textile. 28