Lowell Technological Institute - Pickout Yearbook (Lowell, MA)

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Mr. Pantell’s connections” proved to be a definite asset when formal time drew near. Through the work of the Student Council, plans were drawn up for the first All-Textile Formal. Council members were assigned to the various tasks of collecting information about dance bands, an appro- priate location, flower and picture con- cessions, and the like. Ticket venders were given their post positions in front of the registrar’s office and were equipped with a manual dealing with the subject, Sales Resistance and How to Overcome It Without Using Viol ent Methods.” This short pamphlet was written by the indus- trious Course Seven men. A big weekend was planned, including open house by the fraternities, a football game on the day of the Formal, and cocktail parties to get things under way. Tommy Tucker and his band were hired to provide the rhythm, and everyone agreed that the affair was very enjoyable and that a similar dance should be held each year by the Student Government. Much credit must be given to them for their initiative in taking the responsibility of the undertaking. They deserve complete co-operation by the student body. Along came spring, and then these young men’s fancies turned to thoughts of baseball. The diamond in back of the foot- ball field was the scene of many exciting games, with the river and the power plant the recipients of many home runs. And so, another year drew to a close, and summer vacations began to be the topic of conversation, with many students joining the co-operative program set up by the Placement Bureau. Others, putting their books in mothballs and heading for the beaches, were anxious to enjoy their last summer as undergraduate students. During the summer months, many changes occurred at the Institute. Ken- neth Fox, who had been president of Lowell Textile, resigned from that office and accepted a position with a leading textile firm. In his place, Martin Lvdon, who was then dean of students, was ap- [16]

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with a snack bar, lounge, fireplace — which was immediately tried out, and, as a result, dormitory residents were forced to sleep on the front lawn or run the risk of being choked in their rooms — ping- pong tables, upon which Albert Levenson began his reign as champion, and all efforts to have that sport become a letter one at Textile failed due to the refusal of partici- pants to purchase their own balls — and last, a piano upon which virtuosos prac- ticed diligently. Football season came ’round, and the crowds gathering at Memorial Stadium brought blankets, wives, girls, and plenty of spirit . . . school spirit, that is, made in our own Chemistry labs. Lucky” could be heard mumbling Oom beef stew” as he wandered about the corridors, with Lenny following closely behind trying to memo- rize the words. He finally succeeded too and will render his version upon request. The cafeteria was deserted — no one could be found in the dorms — classrooms were vacant — the time was 11:30 on a Wednesday. Where was everyone, did you ask? No, it was not vacation time — it was convocation time, and everyone who could walk or crawl was in Southwick Hall. The attendance even surpassed the Xmas convocations. Have you guessed the reason yet? Think logically. What would lure 600 male students to a convo- cation during lunch hour? There is only one answer — women! This was the day of the fashion show, which was sponsored by Professor Rosatto of the Design De- partment and, being gentlemen, the male students could not refuse her invitation to attend, especially as there were to be pres- ent about two dozen models, wearing assorted fashions including bathing suits, street dresses, and evening wear. The two young ladies who stole the show were about four years old and were both well versed in the feminine art of flirting. There was a unanimous vote after the show that more of these convocations be held to familiarize the student with the latest textile numbers, including those of the Bell Telephone Company. We nearly lost one of the Text staff members during that organization’s annual banquet, which was held in Salem. This fair -haired boy decided to exhibit his mus- cular ability by engaging in the sport of rowing, at which he waS not very adept, being neither a Navy man nor a Central Park habitue. After losing one oar, he was forced to resort to rowing canoe style; con- sequently, he soon lost the other oar. Im- mediately, Peter formed a rescue squad and saved the day amid cheers from the pier. Rumors were flying — everyone imagin- able was listed as a suspect — suspected of what? Why, of being Barry Drumgoole. No secret was sacred if Barry got wind of it, and after several of his columns ap- peared in the School paper, the editors were forced to hire an armed guard to pro- tect their reporter. Now, for the first time, his identity can be revealed — Barry had a double identity, one of the pair hiding behind an accordion. [15]

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pointed. Losing President Fox was a hard blow to the Institute, as it was through his efforts that much progress had been made in expanding Textile and in getting the industry interested in the School. However, we all want to wish him the best of success in his present position, and we feel sure that President Lydon will capably carry on in a similar manner. Another new addition to the Adminis- trative Staff was Dean Williams, who re- placed President Lydon as Dean of Stu- dents. Doctor Williams, having many years of experience, has a vast knowledge of student problems. Textile has certainly been fortunate in making the Dean an addition to its administration. The Institute Library, which had been in the process of being built in the spring, w T as almost complete upon our return in the fall. The previous senior class gift was a clock for the reading room of the build- ing, and all efforts were being made to equip it so that it would be ready for use in the near future. Much credit must be ■ given to the Alumni and to the building committee for their tireless efforts devoted to money-raising campaigns. It is up to the student body to give them all the co- operation that they require for the com- pletion of the library so that it may be another step in the expansion program of L.T.I. Football season, basketball, the second All-Textile Formal, exams, and tjien the first semester was over, without time to settle back and think. Then the spring semester began, and with it came the realization that graduation was almost here. Nostalgic thoughts of the past enter into the picture, but are pushed out bv the pressing demands of the present and the future and are forgotten. We hope, then, that we have given you a roadway back to Textile and to your college days, and that you will use it to return often. [ 17 ]