Lowell Technological Institute - Pickout Yearbook (Lowell, MA)

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— THE 1930 PICKOUT MORRIS BARS K Y Dorchester, Massachusetts EQW TES Red Morrie Text 2, 3 Interfraternity Secretary -Treasurer 1, 2, 3, 4 PiCKOUT 2, 4 Senior Candy Table 4 Interfraternity Council 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Basketball 1, 2 Class football 1, 2 The superiority that Big City Sophistication lends to a freshman was immediately apparent to all of Textile when Morrie arrived on the memorable day in the fall of 1926. In spite of the attractiveness of his flaming locks, the sophs had to forego the pleasure of dampening his ardor because he wisely went out for football during the dangerous period. After that he was free to devote himself to tackling lab work and homework with his customary gusto and dispatch; as a result of which, he received honorable mention for his freshman chemistry. But this did not satiate Red ' s desire for glory and in his second year he carried off the Louis A. Olney first prize for scholarship. This would probably have continued indefinitely had not our Titian Blond been enticed into the wiles of the Associate, the Commodore, and similar dens of iniquity by none other than a Fraternity brother. It was in such company that Morrie revealed his accomplishments in hopping the Brooklyn Hop — but his display of Terpsichorean art had to be abandoned because the recipients of his efforts too often fainted in his arms from over-exertion. So Morrie devoted himself once more to his studies and achieved membership in Tau Epsilon Sigma, which feat allowed him to rest on his laurels (occasionally) and participate in midnight tea parties with the feminine members of his Lowell ac- quaintances. Textile will miss that brilliant head of yours, Red, and we wish you all the suc- cess your future outlook promises. 27

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THE 1930 PICKOUT that even our opponents grandiloquently conceded us a moral victory. Up until the end of the year, we pursued the even tenor of our ways, and parted, not sorrowfully, from the Institute, for every one of us was bolstered by the knowledge that we would return again. opijomore Bapg We came back in September, 1927, our eyes shining with joyous anticipation, which was not dimmed in the least Avhen we saw that the Freshmen numbers were legion. We immediately set to work and made them cognizant of the fact that we were their masters. We also sold them their rules and caps. They carried their respect of us to such an extent that they held a breakfast at 6.30 a.m., and tried to insult our intelligence by calling it a Banquet . It didn ' t work and they continued to abide by the rules. At the football game, we played them to a tie. We co-operated with them in their annual dance, and aided them mightily in putting it over. At Text Night, held in the Y gym, we taught our opponents the finer points of basketball the while we beat them, 21-19. The class officers for this year were Ben Meady, President; Frank McGee, Vice President; Gerald McDonald, Secretary; and Frank Casey, Treasurer. During the remainder of the year, all our efforts were directed toward the greater honor and glory of Textile, in sports, the Show, and curricula activities. f unior Bapg The following October, we were back again, thinner in numbers, but with the vital spark still there. All our efforts this year were turned toward athletics and scholastic activities, and the results proved that we tried hard. Every organization and social activity was ruled by the Junior class. The officers for the year were : Ben Meady, President; Frank McGee, Vice President; Gerald McDonald, Secretary; and Frank Casey, Treasurer. Senior Bapg Back again, and down the home stretch, prepared to make the last year the very best in service for Textile. Our officers this year are: Bliss Jones, President; Frank McGee, Vice President; Art Gallagher, Secretary; George Greendonner, Treasurer; and Gerald McDonald appointed as Class Marshal to lead us at the Commence- ment. We have successfully gone through the ordeal of mid-year exams and are all ready for the finals and Commencement. This last may tend to sadden us, cutting off, as it does, our intimate connections at the Institute, but we feel that if we have in any way bettered Textile that our efforts have not been in vain. If the faculty can say: The Class of ' 30 was a credit to the Institute , we feel that we shall be richly rewarded, and shall be satisfied. 26

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— THE 1930 PICKOUT — EARL ROYAL BEEMAN Quincy, Massachusetts on T. S. A. 1 Class Football 1, 2 Glee Club 1 A. S. M. E. 2, 3, 4 President A. S. M. E. 4 Baseball 3, 4 Earl came to us from Quincy to be an Engineer under the guiding hand of Herbie. Strongly be- lieving in the quotation, A little knowledge is a dangerous thing , he has not been in any danger in two or three of his courses, especially Math II, as taught by a certain short round individual, and like many Seniors, he jumped at the chance to take Wool III over again. Since Earl is the strong, silent type, his varied experiences are not generally known, but there are many, such as the night he and three others started for Pepperell to help Cleveland do his homework. With his dark curly hair and flashing brown eyes, he has covered much ground in a social way, as many of the feminine gender can testify. He ranks high as a wit and raconteur of subtle stories, and his prowess at bridge is well-known. However getting invitations to Sunday night dinners is his long suit, and at his own estimate, he must have saved almost two dollars and a quarter altogether on his food bill. All who know him have found him a true friend, always ready to help in any way. To you. Earl, we sincerely wish all the success you surely deserve. H P? |H Hti 1 ■ H ■t % a 28