McKinley Technical High School - Techite Yearbook (Washington, DC)

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1917 volume:

YEAR BOOK : ¥ ¢ piven ewe : pee ete = eb eA PEE i aden: yivuit j j : ast . tt Ly i ln A SRN SS HAN TS hd nN TSS ee Ba i eee be ced ES ¢ Ta Mee dT te one 25% 0 � ° een le en ee. | ee ee x a 1917 IOOLLOS ONINIVAAL TIVANVIN ASVINIMOIN — a TECH LIFE YEAR BOOK SCHOOL Washington, D. C. 1917 | McKINLEY MANUAL TRAINING 2 B Gen hohiseevaoa MR. FRANK C. DANIEL OUR PRINCIPAL Mr. Daniel is a graduate of the Central High School of this city. While in school, his work was of such a high standard that he was appointed to the position of Colonel of the Cadet Regiment, after having served the previous year as Captain. He became a teacher of Mathematics in the Eastern High School of this city, and later came to Tech to teach Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. He was appointed principal of our school in 1911. Mr. Daniel has served in the office of principal for the last six years. Se SOREWoRD AGE NN eee FOREWORD In this book we, the editors, have endeavored to place material that is of interest to every Tech student. This is your Year Book. Whether you be Senior, Sophomore, Junior or Freshman, you should find things of interest within its covers. We have striven to make this book worthy of Tech and, although we feel that we have not attained the goal of perfection, we have at least departed somewhat from the conventionality of previous Year Books. We have not followed precedent but have branched out into the broad field of personal expression and originality. In this book, Tech spirit and originality stand foremost, and we sincerely hope that our efforts to produce an interesting Year Book have not been altogether fruitless. We wish Tech and all those connected with her, the best of success. [aa lie eS a ee eg ee te, ee IFACULTY PAGE 7 The Staff of Tech Teachers MR. FRANK C. DANIEL PRINCIPAL MR. JOHN W. ADAMS, Physics. MR. LE ROY BIRCH, Forge Shop. MISS BERTHA BIRTWELL, Mathematics. MR. LEONARD T. BROWN, Pattern Shop. MR. LESLIE G. BRUCE, Physics. MISS THEORA J. BUNNELL, History and Civics. MR. DOMINGO CASTILLO, Spanish. MISS CARRIE J. CHRISTIANSEN, English. MISS MARION CLARK, English. MRS. ELEANOR M. COLHOUN, Domestic Art. MISS JESSIE COOPE, Girls’ Physical Training. MISS ELIZABETH W. CROSS, Domestic Science. MISS ALICE DEAL, Mathematics. MISS MARY OWEN DEAN, Mathematics. MISS EUGENIE DeLAND, Freehand Drawing. MISS OLIVE WETZEL DENNIS, Mathematics. MISS ELIZABETH SEMMES DESSEZ, Librarian. MR. JOHN A. ELDRIDGE, Physics. MISS HELEN S. ELLIS, German. MISS MARY FRANCES FORBES, English. MISS FLORA FREYHOLD, German. MISS IDA HAMMOND, Mathematics. MISS WILHELMINE HARTMANN, German. MR. W. P. HAY, Biology. ; MR, CLARENCE W. HECOX, Machine Shop. MR. L. M. HERON, Machine Shop. MRS. MARGARET B. HILDRETH, Mathematics. ee ACO Pace 8 ae es MR. J. WITMAN HUNTZBERGER, bi sthema Gee MISS HANNAH M. JONES, Mathematics. MISS FLORENCE ROBBENS KEENE, Music. MR. JAMES E. LAMB, Freehand Drawing. MISS LILIAN C. McCOLM, German. MISS NETTIE P. McGILL, English. MR. ALEXIS B. MANY, Freehand Drawing. MISS JEANNE MARET, French and German. MR. ALLEN J. MARSH, Chemistry. MISS GENEVIEVE MARSH, History and Economics. MR. LOUIS W. MATTERN, Chemistry. MR. WILLIAM C. MYERS, Mathematics. MR. HENRY P. NOBLE, Mechanical Drawing. MR. ROGER C. PECK, Physics. MR. ALBERT B. PIGGOTT, Forging. MR. FRANK W. RICHARDSON, Machine Shop. � MR. C. W. RIPPEY, Mechanical Drawing. MR. HOWARD P. SAFFORD, Mechanical Drawing. MISS GEORGIA SANDERLIN, English. MR. OLAF SAUGSTAD, Art Metal Shop. MISS MABEL L, SCOTT, English. MISS MARY P., SHIPMAN, Freehand Drawing. MR. JAMES ERNEST SMITH, Steam and Applied Electricity. MISS ISABELLE SOLOMONS, Domestic Art. MISS RUTH M. STAUFFER, English. MR. HARRY B. WHITE, Woodturning. MISS MARIAN WHITE, Domestic Science. MISS ADA HUME WILLIAMS, English, MR. DORE WALTEN, Mechanical Drawing. MISS LEONORA JANE WRIGHT, Clerk. ol TMV AA AUTH, 5 ; oa “ Fr mies ox Me 7 ¢ 4 F visismn _e e©eeee ese eeeeewee «© ¢ CLASS HISTORY PAGE II History of Class June 17 “You've said it! What's the school coming to ? At last, it’s come. We're going!” At last, the sad, fateful day has arrived. For the first time in four happy and successful years, Tech is without its class of June ’17. Yea, verily, grow fearful, friend faculty, and yowl, ye undergrads, and with good cause, for we are leaving. But- we must go forth into the world to engineer her engines, to bake her bread and aid her in airing her ailments. We realize that your despair is well-grounded and to aid you, as we have ever done of yore, we will leave the following story of our doings and undoings to guide your tottering feet, which will probably grow more “pigeon-toed” than ever without our guiding presence. Far back in September, 1913, when we were still young and innocent, we first entered Tech and almost immediately came into contact with the guiding light of our Mechanical Drawing Department. That we were not so ignorant as most “rooks” is proved by the fact that we have seldom let such a grim mistake happen since. Tech seemed to improve greatly with our coming, for immediately we won the football championship and won it again for the next two years, thus procuring the Princeton Cup for the school. As good Techites, we went out for every sport that came along, joined the cadets; in fact we made it our fixed ambition to improve everything we joined, and we joined everything. As sophs, we continued to join and improve everything and incidentally learned down in forge-shop how to miss our thumbs almost every blow of the hammer. In the meantime, the girls learned that it is the CO2 gas, and not luck, that makes the biscuits rise. The G, O. was first organized during this year and, aided by our characteristic enthusiastic support, has grown to be a greater success than even the most optimistic person had hoped for. During this year they changed Tech News to Tech Life and reduce‘ the price. This was because we bought so many papers and patronized the advertisers. In our junior year, we were a phenomenal success. We became “stars” in everything except machine shop, where most of our members were enrolled, but that was all. We only stayed away from Simpson’s long enough to inscribe —_____——_7 5 ae CLASS HISTORY. PAGE 8 our names on the walls of the tool-room. Our names grew to be well-known throughout Tech. We were nearing the apex of ies and we firmly clinched our right to the title of “The Pride of Tech. Soon after we became seniors, we elected officers and have never regretted our choice. For band-major we chose “Pooh-Bah,” who is enrolled in Math. as R. Branson Thomas, a dark horse until the sixth semester, but when he did come out—he did. To succeed him, in case of his decease from worrying about whether the class will not be able to do at least one original thing each week, we chose Margaret Kroll, an extremely attractive and unmilitant suffragist. Our stellar student, Donald W. Marshall, we elected to the post of official “Keeper of the Rolls.” For custodian of the cash-box we elected Rodger Gessford, who with his cheerful deputy, “Gus” Harris, managed to “kid’’ us away from our “two-bits” every time. It is said that the reason these two are always happy is because they always have plenty of money. For assistant treasurer, we elected Amelia Williams, who, since she is conscientious, is always worrying about what is becoming of the “klass kale.”” Our well-known wit, Norvell Stearn, we made sergeant-at-arms. He succeeds in keeping us quiet in meeting by drowning us out. A few facts about our class: Average height—45 feet, 8 and 16-15 inches. General appearance—excellent, except for loud socks and neckties. Predominat- ing complexion—brunette, but white. Average age—Boys, somewheres above 17; girls, none of your business. Favorite recreation—recreating. Most popular member.—disputed. Favorite study—Simpson’s Course in Dietetics. Favorite sport—of boys, talking to girls; of girls, vice versa. And now friends, you have heard (accent) and seen our doings so we need say no more about them than to mention a few names in June 717, that have become especially noted in Tech by their assistance in Tech’s victories. Could our baseball team have baseballed without Pfeiffer, Snyder, Parker, Myers, Waite? Could we have won three football championships without Easter, Pfeiffer, Myers, Parker, Borland, and Snyder? Would our G. O. have been so successful without Margaret Kroll and the gascous talk emitted by William Alexander Harris Church, Jr., and “Bob” Anderson ? ; ; Could we have won the first basketball championship we were competing for without Myers, Borland, Pfeiffer, and Biggs? } Would our orchestra have played so sweetly without Sachs, Biggs Camp- bell, Zanoff, and Mary Trigg? |. i a rs , Would our plays have been one-half so successful without our well-known A ee oe ROE EN Ree ee eee ee LASS HISTORY PacE 13 humorists, Sachs and Fegan, not to mention Amelia Gude, Thomas, Preil, and the choruses of seniors? Where would our cadets have learned to be so bloodthirsty without Gillette, Gessford, Brumbaugh, Burner, Dodge, Marshall, Byler, Ellis, Bissett, French, Stearman, Slanker, and Hunt? Our citizens may still sleep peacefully o' nights with these crafty warriors on deck. Where would the speed in our track team have come from without Ryan, Powell, Easter, and Lipscomb? How could Tech Life have achieved its most successful year without Tibbitts, Thomas, Gessford, Stickel, Mincosky, and Bomar? And we might state here ignorant peruser of this account of well-known doers and doings, that we may grow up and marry and be happy, but never will we forget the Tech “she’s” of our high school days as typified by Margaret Kroll, Helen Faris, Edith Murray, Louise Leeke, Amelia Gude and Mary Trigg and, in fact, all of them. These facts, even though they come from our unparalleled class, may at first startle you but when you remember that modesty is still our watchword— what do you know, after all? Everything you do, have done, or will do, Under- grads, we have already done just a little better and a little more wisely than you. You know that! But now we're leaving. No more shall we be late to school; no more will we skip; no more will we fall in love with fair Techites, lag in the corridors, harmonize on the hymns in assembly, spill H2 SO4 on our new clothes, or get sent to the office—for we are graduating, and despite the fact that we all claim to be glad our school days are over, still we'll miss the haleyon days we spent at Tech and we now realize, “With a sudden, swift, realization That there’s still quite a bit we don’t know.” But we'll always have a warm spot in our hearts for you, Tech, and for the days we spent with you, so with a queer little ache in us, somewhere, and a last look around us—we go, Ropcer D. Gessrorp. $$ err CLASS POEM PAGE 14 Class Poem When comes glad Spring, with all her vernal joys Unveiled; when verdant Summertime awaits The coming of her noon; then dawns the day When loving friends must leave these hallowed halls. The spirit sweet of bounteous Nature’s joys Is tinged now with sadness, lasting, keen. Sweet Friendship, what a treasured light is thine, That spreads adown the future’s misty halls, Nor shrinks nor fades in glimm’ring doubt o’erspread, But brightens, richens, mellows as we view it, And bathes us in its radiant, sunny warmth. The halcyon days of High School, hallowed times! For so they seem to us, impatient ones Who strove by wiles and cunning to evade Our teachers, (patient souls), and books, and tests: We wished them all beyond the ocean’s strand. But now, as summer brings us to their end, We sigh, and long in parting yet to stay Amongst their simple joys. : Enough of this! the greedy world awaits. A tear we leave, a parting clasp exchange, A ling’ring thought to High School’s sheltered calms ; To joys received by thankless, selfish hands ; To school life’s charms, the Springtime of our lives; To friendships, strengthened as the years pass on. For all of these we sigh in sadness deep ; To all we leave a lasting, fond adieu. W. A. H. Cuurcu, U3 CLASS OF JUNE, 1917 . BYRNA ABBOTT (Mesquito) 324 Fourteenth St, S. FE Basket Ball, °17; French Club, 17; Honor Roll 6 Semesters. This girl seems quict enough In lessons she never does bluff. When her eyes shine bright On a starry night, Oh, she’s nice as a luscious cream puff. JOHN A. ANDERSON Isa AT SEW. S.. E Cadets, ‘14; Rifle Club. 14; P.ayers’ Club 17; Spring Play, '17. To Anderson studies are a bore; “Uncle Louie” each day rides him more. He'd really be bright If he'd study at night, But the very idea makes him sore ROBERT NELSON ANDERSON 60 Randolph Place, N. W G. O. President, 17; Assistant’ Manager Football. '15; Manager Football, 16; Critic of Agora, '17; Secretary “1” Club, °17. Anderson, President of “G. O.” Is a boy whom we a‘l know, His campaign was snappy, And we're all happy, For he certainly makes things go. BIOGRAPHIES PAGE 10 cian ean JULIA ANDREWS (Judy) 2948 Thayer St. N. E. Glee Club, 14; Spring Play, ‘17. Her tastes run to medical things, To her work in the Red Cross she clings. Her “dope” she'll prepare With professional care; Of its merits she constantly sings. FREDERICK ROGERS BAILY The Balfour Apartment. Cadets. '14, '15, '16; Spring Play, '17; Tech Life Staff, 16,17; Players’ Club, '16, '17. Fred Baily’s a middy so gay; Sends wireless notes all the day; He looks awful cute In his sailor boy’s suit, But of “sparking” has nothing to say. GRACE BARBER Linden, Maryland. Gracie has a little lamb, And comes with her to school, And, strange to say, no one objects, Nor does it break the rule. CLAIRE C. BEATY There is a fellow named Beatty, Whose studies have not been so weighty. But now he’s joined our cavalry, A gailant soldier may he be! SADYE BERGAZIN 1240 Seventh St., N. W. Basket Ball, ’14, 15, ’16; Tennis, ’15, 16. This is Sadye, the queen, Who is very often seen Arriving quite late, What shall be her fate she doesn’t toward promptness lean? If BIOGRAPHIES NALLS BERRYMAN 4o Chestnut St, Takoma Park, D. C. Wireless Club, °17; Chemistry Club, '17. We here have our world renowned Nalls, Who's as quiet as a mouse in the halls. His taste scientific Is something terrific, So he seldom has time to make calls GEORGE BISSET 3301 Lowell St., N. W. Cadets, ‘14, 15, 16, 17; Captain Co. D, ’17; G. O, Council, 16; Agora Critic, ’17, George Bisset is a captain bold, Tis said his feet are never cold, He’s often seen, With a girl serene, Yet on his heart he keeps a hold. DUPONT C. BOMAR Business Manager Tech Life, '17; Tennis Club, 16, 17. “Dumps” Bomar’s a westerner tight, He’s always prepared for a fight; Even carries two guns. And detests Thorson’s puns, And to the ladies he’s always polite, JOHN WIRT BORLAND 423 6th St. S, W. Football, '15, ’16; Basbetba'l, ’15, '16, ’17; T. Club, 17: Wirt Borland thinks he is a killer And the vest that he wore was a thriller; But in spite of all that He’s a trifle too fat; Maybe that’s why he ne’er was a driller. HARRY LEVERING BOSLEY Cadets, ’12, 13; Section President, '17. The Bosley in hist'ry doth shine, Ilis stalls are e’en better than mine; But we like him the same, Tho’ his “ponies are lame,” When he Jeaves he will murmur and whine. BIOGRAPHIES Pace 18 RALPH HERRMANN BRAUNER Greenvale, Brookland, D. C. Cadets, 14, 15, 16; Rifle Club, '17; Officers Club, 17; French Club, 17. Yes, Brauner a boy of quiet, Never takes part in the riot Which occurs up in math, Where great honors he hath, ‘Cause he’s neyer unwilling to try it. . LOUISE C. BREADY (Baby) Forest Glen, Md. Here’s the young lady we call Louise Bready, Who hails from a place far from school. She must start before eight So as not to be late, And keep up old Technical’s rule. DONALD B. BROOKS 3913 Ingomar St., N. W. Chemistry Club, 17; Honor Roll, 5 Semes- ters. An astronomer is our friend Brooks, He rivals the stars at which he looks, For at his studies he does shine Books and stars seem in his line From each teacher a good mark he crooks RADFORD TALBOT BROWN Ashley Apartments. Spring Play ’16; Football, 16, A sprightly young rascal is Brown, You can tell every time he’s aroun’. He hangs out with “Mike,” And parades up the pike, With a swell-looking dame from down town. HEBER BYRON BRUMBAUGH 3001 16th St. N. E. Major Second Battalion, Second Regiment. 17 ;Cadets, 14, 15, 716, 17; Rifle Team, 14, iS; 16, 73 Vice-Pres. Rifle Club. Brumbaugh is so tall and so coy He's quite a remarkable boy; : He knows all about guns, Goes to Mooney’s for buns, And is seen in the U. S. employ. BIOGRAPHIES CHARLES ALEXANDER BURNER Annapolis, Md Cadets, '14, ’15, °16, ’17; Brigadter Adjutant, 17; Rifle Club, 15; Crew, 16; Players’ Club, 17; Spring Play, ’17. Here’s our general so tall who’s named Burner He is fond of the blues of Joe Turner, Likes ladies? no never! He thinks of them ever, His teachers ne’er call him a learner. GERDA BUSCK (Ma) 217 Rock Creek Church Rd. Honor Roll 8 Semesters; Basket Ball, 17 (champions). Gerda is really so shy I’m sure we cannot fell why, She is clever and pretty, Tho’ not a bit witty. On the basket ba!l floor she is spry. ELOISE BUTLER 3347 18th St. N. W. Basket Ball, ’15, 16; Players’ Club, ’16, 17; Spring Play, ’17; Agora, '17. Eloise is in bad with D8 As she seldom arrives until late. Miss Stauffer will cry As she her doth espy, “Miss Butler, I now see your fate.” JOHN GRAY BYLER 2904 25th St., N. E. Cadets, 14. '17; Capt. Co. B, '17, White ribbon winners; Rifle Club, ’14, 17; Capt. of Rifle Team, '17; Marksman’s button; Tennis Club, '16, '17; Officers’ Club, °17. Here is a captain in our cadets Who in each of his studies a good mark gets Both in Math. and Chemistry he does shine, In fact, most anything’s in his line. ELSPETH CAMPBELL (Polly) 1409 Newton, N. W. Spring Play, 17; Players’ Club, '17. Polly Campbell a trim little schooner Will be married quite soon if not sooner, And it’s no country hick The lady did pick. We believe it is an idle rumor. BIOGRAPHIES PAGE 20 —s RICHARD DODGE CAMPBELL 42 Rhode Island Ave. N. E. Orchestra, ’15, 16, 17; Rifle Club, 14. A great musician he will be, Both Jews harp and the flute plays he. Each plays he well With music swell, And soothes “a soul so blissfully.” HERBERT A. CHAMBERLAIN 1502 Emerson St., N. W. Manager Track, ’16, 17; Sergeant-al-Arms, Feb. '17 Class; Corporal’s Medal, 't5; Spring Play, ’14, 15. “Hub’s” a bright boy whom we know, Who left school a semester ago; But for old Tech he yearned And to us he returned, His love for the school still to show. FRANK C. CHIRIELEISON Here’s a lad well versed in war; In this school he surely did star. A year ago he chased the foe— This he did do in Mexico— Now he’s out to beat the Dutch, A job he says he sure does “much.” WILLIAM A. H. CHURCH, Jr. 912 B St, S. W. Agora, 14, 715, 717; Sergeant-at-Arms Chemistry Club, '17; Limerick Com- mittee, 17; G. O. President, 16; Track. 14. A successful President of “CG. oO And an orator whom we all know, “Is Old Bill Church,” a friend sincere, ; Whose speeches we're all glad to hear, They're always so full of pep and go. DANIEL MORGAN CLANCY : 20 K St, N. E. German Club, 17. Little Clancey’s an Irishman true, Knows exactly just what he should do ; Should anyone sing ; “God Save the King,” I’m afraid there'd b ¢ trouble, aren’t you? BIOGRAPHIES RUTH J. CLAYTON 715 Lawrence St., N. E. Baseball. ’14, Champions, ’t5, ’16; Tennis, (champions) 15, 16; Spring Play, 17; Rifle, ’14, 15. Ruth is so dainty and sweet, To know her is really a treat. Her lovely big eyes Are blue as the skies, And she always is charming to. meet. BRYAN COE Kensington, Md. Athletic Council, ’14. This boy is a “Dutchman” indeed, I've heard he’s a brilliant hayseed. He’s a very good boy, Never tries to annoy. And for studies he has a real greed. MORITZ A. COHEN 2528 12th St. Cadets, 13, ’14, 15, 16, 17; Winning Co. K, 713; Ist Lieut. Co. D, ’17; Football; Track. In our class is a boy named Cohen, Who it is said, is always goin’. I am told he can dance, And if you will but glance, You'll agree that he makes a good showin’, S. STEELE CONAWAY 1309 F St., N. E. ; Cadets, 15,16; Corporal’s Medal, '16; Sec- retary “G. O.” '16; Track, '15, 16. S. Steele is a bachelor, we hear, Ladies to him are not dear; He shuns them and puns them, And sometimes he stuns. them With his gestures so brilliant and clear. JOHN G. CONRY 1343 30th St, N. W. Swimming Team, 17. In math, he never has his work, At home assignments he does shirk. But at swimming he’s good, He floats just like wood, And oft on the river bank does Jurk. Pace 21 BIOGRAPHIES PAGE 22 LOUISE DADMUN (Daddy) Box, 237, Cherrydale, Va. Rifle Club, 13 14; Spring Play, 17; Basket Ball (champions) '16, '17; Honor Roll 5 Semesters. Here is a girlie who plays basket ball, And ’tis said she has gotten full many a fall, But it’s all for her team, So it really doth seem That little she worries about them at all. HELEN DAY 2014 North Capitol St. Glee Club, 14, °15, 16, °17. Helen Day has flaxen hair And she is very very fair, Her eyes are blue Her faults are few, And she’s never a sorrow nor care. MARIETTA DAVIS (Etta) 49 W Street, N. W. Glee Club, ’14, 15, 16, °17- Etta is so unobtrusive, But she isn’t so very exclusive. She is kind to all Whom she meets in the hall, But with none is she very effusive. ROBERT DENNISON 936 oth St, N. E. Engineering Club; Chemistry Club. Robert Dennison is a great “sight,” But of his character, I dare not write, For the censor, I'd fear, If his traits I made clear, So on them [’ll throw no more light JAMES ARMISTEAD DENT 3009 P St. N. W. Chairman Limerick Committee, 17; Honor 7 Roll 6 Semesters T here's a preacher in BS named Jim, l'is said he once played a hymn On his mouth-harp so deft That the Peopte all left, Show’ring apples and bad names on him. — ees BIOGRAPHIES PAGE 23 JOHN DEUTERMANN Arlington, Va. Rifle Club, ‘17; Tennis Club, 17; Baseball, 17. Old “Deuty” in English doth shine, Puts Bill Shakespeare on the decline: Always says something cute Or else root-te-toot, Makes his teachers all fret and repine. NONA L. DOHERTY 16 Channing St., N. W. Spring Play, ’17; Honor Roll Semesters. Nona is little and quite demure, Iler marks are high we all are sure. She’s an artist too, Yes, that’s quite true, But that she’s quiet is even truer. HOWARD -A. DRAPER Manager Basebal’, ’17; Assistant Manager Baseball, ’16; Assistant Business Mana- ger Tech Life, '17. Our manager of baseball was he, Until he a yeoman would be, So our class he did leave And we all did grieve For Howard was good company. MILDRED DRYER (Jack) 525 Twelfth St., N. E. Rifle Club, 14, ’15; Orchestra, ’17; Spring Play, 17; Honor Roll, 3 Semesters. Poor little Mildred Dryer Always aspires to fly higher, When lessons are done She’s ready for fun. Of dancing she never will tire. JACK CHEW GIBSON EASTER 3518 roth St., N. W. Athletic Council, '13; Football, '13, ’14, 15, Captain 16; Member of three champion- ship football teams; President of T Club, 16, °17; Track, ’14, 15. 16; Tech Life Staff, °16, 37. There was a young athlete named Easter Who broke training each year as a feaster, And evidence clear On the walls doth appear. That three championship suppers ate Easter. $$ ___——_—————__ 8r0GrAPates PAGE 24 CHARLES BERNARD EATON Our Charlie lives at Giesboro Point, You may have known that far off joint; When the car-strike was on Then the good ship St. John Took Charlie to Tech safely on it. EDMUND KENNEDY ELLIS Bethesda, Md. Cadets, 14, 15, °16, 17; Capt. Winning Co. C, 17; Wireless Club, '15; Treasurer Officers’ Club, 17. Captain of C, Shrimp Ellis, A lad both small and zealous, Gave Central a surprise When he got the drill prize, And that school is certainly jealous. ELIZABETH W. ELY (Bee) 320 East Capitol St. Spring Play, ’17; Opera Club, ’17; Sec. Pres. 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Semesters; Honor Roll 8th Semesters. Here’s a girl with a fine disposition, To get higher marks is her greatest ambition, For her heavenly smile Surely doth us beguile And to cheer us we feel is her mission. JOHN WEBSTER ERBACH 713 Massachusetts Ave. N. E. Cadets, ’14, '15, ’16. Yes, Erbach’s the boy with the laugh, That startles you when it goes off, In Spanish he stars ° And knows all about cars, For he lectures like any old “Prof.” ANGELA M. ERVIN (Gela) 506 Eighth St, N. E. Orchestra, ’14, 15, °16, 17; Spring Play, 17: Shakespearian Pageant, 16. Angelia’s a dandy musician, But she'll ne'er be a wise politician “To be a house-wife, ; Oh, that is the life.” Sings ou r Ang ela, this her ambition. BIOGRAPHIES HELLEN FARIS 1346 Harvard St. N. W. Rifve Club, °13. 14; Spring Play, 16; Honor Roll 2 Semesters. Hellen’s so nice to us all, She's liked by the short and the tall. Her beauty, too Is missed by few But she will be missed by us all. LUKE JOSEPH FEGAN 3210 13th St. N. W. Cadets, 15, 16; Prise Cadet, ’t5; Spring Play, ’16, '17; Players’ Club, '16, 17; Pres. Players’ Club, ’17; Sergeant-at- Arms, German Club, 17. Faith, an’ shure, ye’re a son of ol’ Erin, Hoot man, an’ whose kilts be ye wearin’? He’s an actor of fame, And won him a name, While on Central's huge platform appearin’. ELEANOR FIELD 1673 Park Road. Honor Roll 2 Semesters. Eleanor’s a girl full of art; In drawing she’s really quite smart; Her painting is fine, She surely does shine; As an artist she'll sure do her part. J- RALPH FILLIUS 4126 Fifth St. N. W. Cadets, 15, '16, '17; Sergeant Co. B, 17. Fillius loves to dance, And in the cadets to prance; He runs his captain crazy, Because he is so lazy; With a gun he wil! ne'er take a chance. NEAL D. FRANKLIN Bethesda, Md. As a wireless fiend, Neal’s renown Has spread all over the town, But a bicycie cop To his joy put a stop By taking the antennae down. PAGE to on BIOGRAPHIES Pace 26 — EDWARD ROBERT FRENCH, JR. 231 Ninth St. S- E Cadets, 'I4, 2415,. 197 1% Captain Co. F, 17; Wireless Club, 14, '15; Spring P.ay, 17; Secretary Chemistry Club, 17. Why our Eddie is a chevalier gay, Makes the girls throw their hearts all away, When he drills his cadets They have few regrets, Although it is harder than play. HELEN GARRETT : Ballston, Va. Helen’s a real bashful maid, But she’s there with the brains, it is said; So now we'll be kind, And say that her mind Just puts all the rest in the shade. DONALD E. GATES 1817 Lamont St.. N. W. Track, 17; Basketball, 17; French Ciub, '17. We have nere our track star, Donald Gates, He’s a bear lifting hundred pound weights. One day on the track He ’most broke his back, In trying to pole-vault on skates. RODGER DUNN GESSFORD 2536 14th St., N. W. Cadets, 14, 15, 16,17; Major st Battalion, 17; Literary Editor, Year Book, 17; Class Treasurer, °17; Spring Play, °17. Old Rodger is king of the dues, We wish we could be in his shoes; He visits the bank, And cuts many a prank, His face he hopes that you'll excuse. EDWARD ¢. GILLETTE, Jr 3343 17th St. N. W. Cadets, 14, ‘15, 16, 173 Lieutenant Colonel 2nd Regiment, 17; Vice-President Of- ficers Club, °17; Players’ Ciub, 17; Spring Play, “17. Gillette, the Chemistry shark, Could smell H2 $ in the dark, But in math it is said ; He’s not minus a head, To the rest of the class it’s a lark. BIOGRAPHIES AMELIA GUDE 3800 New Hampshire Ave. Basket Ball, 14; Spring Play, 14, ’16, °17; Tech Players’ Club; Sec. Pres. 14, 715 Amelia, a chaufferess fair, Drives her machine with great care; If to France she should go, Let everyone know That is sure to be there. LEROY HALL There is a young fellow named Hall, Who disliked the city’s mad roar; So to the farm he has gone To test out his brawn, And learn of the woods and farm more. WILLIAM WILEN HARRIS 1756 Church St., N. W. Cadets, ’16, '17; Players’ Club, 17; Tennis Club, 17. We now see our corporal so gay, Who makes studies of “goops” all the day; Of “strimphs” and the like, Of “Eddie” and “Mike,” And of everything foolish to say. HUGH HARDIN HARSTEN 527 Randolph St., N. W. Football, 17; Bascball, ’16, ’17; Chemisiry Club, 17. Why here is our cute little Hugh, With his eyes of a deep shade of blue; He's a bad little fellow But a good story teller, I think he’s a darling, don’t you? FRED HAZLEWOOD, Jr. 410 Ry St. N.. E. Rifle Ciub, ‘16; Agora, 16, '17. And here is our pet we call “Hazy,” He avoids all things we term crazy He can dance like a “prof.” And of French knows “enof” By this we can see, he’s not lazy. BIOGRAPHIES PAGE 28 . ee ae ETHEL E. HEGNER 17 Adams St., N. W. Basket Ball, 15, 17 (champions). Ethel teaches Sunday School; She is kind-hearted as a rule, And when she dances, She quite entrances, In gown bedecked with tulle. ALBERT E. HITCHCOCK 1867 Park Road, N. W. Cadets, ’14, ‘15; Tennis. 16. Hitchcock at English is a star, At chem. his fame may go afar. He doesn’t have a Jot to say; But great men oft are just that way. FORREST KESHENA HOWARD Falls Church, Va, Baseball, 17. Short Howard's a baseballer grand; He lives in the sunny south-land ; Always gets here on time, When the passing bells chime; But oft on a chair has to stand. MABEL HUBBARD (Hubby) 112 Quincy St., Chevy Chase. Honor Roll 8 Semesters. This girl is a star all right; She certain!y is most bright; But she likes sports, too, As other girls do; In lessons she’s some shining light. H, BREMER HUNT “Bree ’s” a lad both blithe and gay, His programme changes every day; From shop to lab he turns ; : Cheerfulty he gathers ferns And carries them with smiles to Dr. Hay. eS BIOGRAPHIES PAGE 29 RALPH RAYMOND JENKINS 1362 Newton St.. N. W. Cadets, ‘15, ‘16; Rifle Club, '15, 16; Tennis Club, °16, 17. Ralph Jenkins is called “Roly Poly,” Plays the fiddle, piano, “Victroly.” He’s as round as a ball, And amuses us all; When he’s angry, he talks most unholy. JOSEPH TRADER JOHNSTON 4 Quincy Place, N. E. Rifle Ciub, 15, °16; Agora, '16, 17. This red-headed nut is called “Joe,” You could roast in his cranium’s glow. He's as jolly as old Nick, Has a brogue like a “mik;” And to raise a rough house is not slow. RICHARD ZACHARIAH KNAUB Dick Knaub has a heart all aflutter It’s as tender and soft as some butter; He knows amorous lore And is said to adore Young ladies who lisp as they stutter. FAITH KOHL (Buddie) 1408 Girard St., N. W. Basket Ball, ’14, '15, 16; Agora, '17; Spring Play, ’17; Sec. Pres.: ’14, ’16. Faith is the maiden who blushes, But she never gets foolish crushes; Her head is set straight On her shoulders sedate, And right thru her lessons she rushes. MARGARET KROLL (Krolly) 131 Maple Ave., Takoma Park. Representative’ 14,15; Vice-Pres., 17; Sec- retary G. O., '15, 16; Honor Roll,. 14, 415, 2°10, 717. Margaret's the life of our class, She’s as pretty as any that pass; She tries without strife To better this life, And she’s truly a lovable lass. BIOGRAPHIES PAGE 30 i eee ee LOIS LAMB 1723 New Jersey, Ave. N. W. Players’ Club, 14, '15; Spring Play, ‘16. Louis’ eyes can be so cold That they can scare away the bold; But, she’s so sweet, She can't be beat, For she’s got a heart of gold ARTHUR LOYOLA LANIGAN 122 Bryant St., N. W. Tennis Club,.’15, °16, °17; President Tennis Club, ’17; Chemistry Club, 17. Why here is Mike Lanigan tall; He’s a friend to us each and to all. He can juggle things fine, And can talk quite a line. And the wit of his words will appall. LOUISE KEMP LEEKE 33 Adams St, N. W. Spring Play, ’15, 16. Louise is a winsome brunette, But indeed she is no suffragette. Her sewing and baking E Are both very taking. We think she'll make use of them yet. GEORGE WILLIAM LIPSCOMB The Ontario. Cadets, 14; Track, ’15, °16, °17; “T Club. A young playwright here we see; Who quite famous some day may be, But for math cares he not, Thinks its all naught but rot. “I don’t see that Miss Deal,” says he- CATHERINE McELROY (Jerry) ; 3400 Macomb St. Glee Club, 15, °16; Spring Play, °17. Katherine does not like to dance With those who really can’t prance; However, she’s kind, ; And so you will find, She will please you if given the chance. eS BIOGRAPHIE Nn PAGE 31 ELOISE V. MACE (Weegy) 1434 Harvard St., N. W. Basket Bali, ‘15; Tech Players’ Club, 16 Who wants to win this maiden’s heart? An athlete bold hath played his part; A fine soldier boy, With manner so coy, Is aiding small Cupid to fire his dart. MARION R, MALONE Pat is a boy with little to say, Who however is late every day, He never hurts “rooks” But studies his books; 'Twou'd be good if more were this way. DONALD W. MARSHALL 23 Blair Road, Takoma Park, D. C. Valedictorian; Secretary Senior Class; Captain Co. A, ’17; Cadets, 14, ’15, 16, P17. Don Marshall’s a bright. young cadet, Whose hair has not been cut yet. As class “secretaire” He never was there; In other things he surely is ‘ ” set. HETTIE MASSON 1326 Valley Place, Anacostia. Hettie is there with the fun, And she doth make many a pun. Her brains are all right But she’s in a sad plight Each day, ’cause her home work's not done. THOMAS E. MATTINGLY 523 sth St, S. E. . Cadets, 14, '15, 16; Experienced Private Medal, Co. L, ’15. Thomas has a quite noble ambition, It's to be a valet in the mission, At his studies he’s bright, And's not scared of a fight; If he thinks there’s a chance to go fishing. BIOGRAPHIES PAGE 32 SS ae WILLIAM D. MEDLEY 504 A St S; E. Tennis Club, '15 16. °17; Tennis Team, 16, 17; Tech Life Staff, '16. Will Medley’s a racketer fine; His house, is a way down the line, Where the steamboats all travel, Tor pork and for gravel, ’Mongst the islands and forests of pine. MAXWELL MORDECAI MINCOSKY 407 1st St. N. W. President Agora, 17; Business Manager Tech Life, ’17; Cadets, ’14, 15; Glee Club, ’15, °16, '17- The Agora leans on our Max, Who in business is not a bit lax. He helps run our paper, And cuts many a caper; Has a rep as a swallower of tacks. HELEN CLYDE MOSER (Pete) 1300 Clifton St., N. W. Agora, °16; Vice-President Agora, 17. Argument seems her one delight; To win her point she'll surely fight. But, don’t have alarm This maiden hath charm, Which a Bliss student sees without light. RUTH MOTLEY 1450 Newton St, S. W. Basket Ball, ’13, ’14; Spring Play, '17: Tennis Club, ’16. Ruth never makes a loud noise, And never quite loses her poise; She always does try j To make her marks high; To get E’s is one of her joys. EARL ROCKAFELLOW MUDDIMAN 1206 Lamont St., N. W. Rifle Club, 14; Track, ’1s. Muddy is much in demand, For his skill at “sleight of hand.” His drawings are there, : In fact they’re quite rare; And glady he helps a good friend. BIOGRAPHIES EDITH E. MURRAY 5627 Rock Creek Ford Road. Basket Ball, ’16,’17; (champions) ; Sec. Pres., 15, 16; Players’ Club, 16, 17; Spring Play, ’17. Here’s a young lady so gay, She surely will have her own way; To tell the whole truth There’s many a youth Who would in her service grow gray. LESLIE LEROY MYERS Baseba'l, 14, '15, 17; Basketball. °16, 17 Football, ’15, 16; Spring Play, 14, ’15; Charter member T Club. There is a young athlete, Les Meyers, Who to honors in all games aspires; Three T’s in a year, But isn’t it queer That track has no interest for Myers? HELEN ORTH 1838 Jackson St., N. E. Basket Ball, '14, (champions) '15, '16, 17; Spring Play, '17; Honor Roll 3 Semesters, Helen’s a good natured tease; Her goal throwing keeps us appeased. She is very tall, Consequently, the ball She drops in the basket with ease. EDWARD S. PARDOE 1319 Park Road Football, 15, 16; Swimming Team, '17; Tennis, '17. “Prudy’s” a tad of fair renown. Who says Nacl is brown, He wears loud ties, At girls he shies, (7) But you will never keep him down. RAYMOND WHITE PARKER 929 E St. N. E Footbal!, 14, °15, '16; Baseball, 17; Cadets, 14; Vice-President “T Club, 17. “Who is it?” you say, “Why it’s Mike,” The boy who has ne’er made a strike. He’s jolly and funny, Inclined to be “punny,” And he’s one you can’t help but like. BIOGRAPHIES PAGE 34 PERCY L. PATRICK gos Webster St. N. W- Cadets, ’15, '16, 17; Experienced Private’s Medal, '16; Tennis Club, '16; Basket- ball, '17- Pat never knows his math. His home work he never hath. In English he’s a star, In “chem” ne’er gets far; I hope I'll not stir up his wrath. EDITH M. PETRIE (Petie) 2815 Sixth St, N. E. Rifle Club, '13, 14,15; Honor Roll 8 Semes- ters; Basket Bal, '14, (champions) ’15. 16, ’17; Tennis, ’15, 17, (champions) 16. Here’s a mathematician; Her very greatest ambition Is E plus to make; Or else learn to bake— Of how, she has ne’er a suspicion. DAVID CLIFFORD PFEIFFER 3513 13th St., N. W. Baseball, ’14, ’15, °16; Football, ’15, 16; Basketball, ’16, °17. Dave is the boy with the muscle, He’s active and always a-bustle; In baseball or track, Or holding them back, From the goal line to which they would hustle HERBERT RALPH PIERCE 1350 Oak St. N. W. Cadets, 16, 17; Tennis Club, Bt His hair is cut like a brush, He never knows when to blush. He took a smell Of vile Cl., And for once he really did hush. - RUTH PILCHER (Jack) 216 G St, N. E. Glee Club, ’14, 15, 16; Spring Play, 17 Jack Is the queen of the girls; She looks cute in all of her curls, And oh! but her dresses, As she often confesses, Are numerous and pretty as pearls. eee BIOGRAPHIES PAGE 35 ALFRED G. POWELL Track, °17. We have a guy named Powell, Who raised a “pomp” with a trowel; He seems always asleep, But still waters run deep, So you ought to hear him howl. ALVIN OSCAR PRIEL Good Hope Road, S. E., Ancostia, D. C. Cadets, '15,°16; Spring Play, ’17; Orchestra, 16; Rifle Club, °16; Tech Opera Club, 17; Tech Life Staff, 15, 716. Al Priel is a Japanese lord, We knew that we had one on board, He’s tall and majestic, And also domestic; He’s sometimes by ladies adored. GRACE PRICE (Joe) 622 G St. N. W. Glee Club, ’14, ’15, ’16, 717; Spring Play, 17; Honor Roll 1 Semester. This girl has a voice so fine, To hear her sing is divine; In our Spring Plays She led us always; Yes, she made the altos all. shine. NELSON H. RECTOR 23 Bryant St. N. W. Cadets, 14, ’15. 16; Rifle Club, '17; Tennis Club, 17; Tech Life Staff, 17; Honor Roll 4 Semesters. At his lessons he’s a bear, But for the Jadies does not care. All the teachers give him E, His report is great to see— Nelson is a scholar rare. CINWOOD REED Reed’s the boy with his clothes up-to-date And he walks as if himself he does hate. His hair is very fair, And you'd better beware, For a movie actor will sure be his fate. et BIOGRAPHIES | ee oe CHARLES RUSSELL RIORDAN Cadets, 137 Ih, ‘15, 16; Dramatics; Tech Life Staff. “Rusty’s” a lad who likes the girls, [especially her with golden curls; Sometimes he is working, And sometimes he’s shirking, And sometimes a baseball he hurls. PHYLIS ROBINSON (Phyl) 813 A St, N. E. Basket Ball, '15, '16, '17; Spring Play, '17; Shakesperian Pageant, ‘16. My what beauty can attract All thru this world so fair. Can it not make great heroes act And “D” men float on air? HELEN ROMHILT (Dutch) 2011 Franklin St, N. E. Spring Play, 17; Tennis Club, 153; Honor Roll 4 Semesters. Miss Helen is so very pretty, We could write her a very fine ditty; In fact, she’s so charming, It’s really alarming, There’s hardly her match in the city. JOHN RYAN 715 Ioth St. S. E. Track, '16, 17; Penn Relay Team, °17- Here’s our Johnnie, a runner fair, Who with the girls is a regular bear; He runs the track just like a bird, And of his fame we have all heard. ALFONS SANDERS ; 2530 11th St. N. W. Cadets, Ig. 15, °16, '17; First Lieutenant. Co. H, 17; Rifte Club, 16, 17; Spring Play, ’17. Sanders is a dancer rare, And in drill he’s surely there! A dashing young lieutenant is he, But an English star he'll never be. eee BIOGRAPHIES ALFRED W. SANTELMANN 5426 Connecticut Ave, N. W. Cadets, '13, 14, '17; Winning Co. K, “139% Rifle Club, 716. Old Al is a part of this school, He’s one whom we never can fool, He’s been inside of Tech’s pale For so long that he’s stale, And to keep him here longer is “crool.” THELMA SCHMITT 1858 Columbia Road. Rifle Club, ’13; Spring Play, ’17; Girls’ Basket Ball, ’13, 14, ’15, ’16, ’17. Thelma’s so dear and so sweet, The loveliest chum one can meet; She’s a very cute child, With a temper so mild, To be loved by her is a treat. SEWELL SHEPARD 1114 25th St.. N. W. Track Team, '17; Track Squad, ‘14, '15; Cadets, 16; Opera Club, '17; Spring Play, 17; Rifle Club, ’14, ’15, '16, 17. He’s known as “shrimp” you see, And a chemist fine is he, But in English he giggles, Laughs, and oft wriggles, But always a good fellow he'll be. EDNA SCHOCKEY 1417 Webster St., N. W. This girl who speaks Spanish so well, And in everything else doth excell, Excepting when none Of her lessons are done, Then her teachers get mad, you can tell. RUTH SHOEMAKER 147 T St., N. W. Rifle Club, '13, 714. Ruth is the girlie so slim, Who always Jooks dainty and trim; Good marks she doth get, She can never forget Hier lessons, tho’ they do look grim. BIOGRAPHIES PAGE 38 MARK SHOEMAKER Mark, from Somerset, Once took himself out for a lark. When I said, “Let me gor” He up and said “No’— And he didn’t get home until dark. EARL STANLEY SHULTERS 641 A St, S. EB Cadets, '14; Rifle Club, '15; Tennis, 17; Wireless, 17. Here is Shulters of D8, Tis said in “chem” he is first-rate. His experiments are fine, His recitations do not shine; ’Tis said that he often is late. ANNIE SKINKER 1617 Longfellow St., N. W. This is a maiden named Annie, We think she can play the “pianny;” Her fine hair, so red, Is so piled on her head, That her lack of temper’s uncanny. FREDERICK SLANKER 1417 Park Road. Cadets, 14, 15, °16, '17; Captain Co. H, 717; Tennis Club, 15, °16; Rifle Club, °17. There was a young man named Slanker Who for the cadets did hanker, For girls he cares not, Calls that all rot— But in studies he is a high ranker. LEO I. SNYDER 200 E St., N. W. Football, 14, ’15, ’16; Baseball, '13, 14, 15, Crew, ’17. At football Schmitz is a star; No doubt his fame will go far. “Chem” can he do, And physics too; Lessons will never him bar. BIOGRAPHIES PAGE 39 SAMUEL STEARMAN 1140 6th St., N. -W. Cadets, 14, '15, °16, 17; Adjutant Second Regiment, °17. Our adjutant is often called “Izzy” He always is hustling and “bizzy.” He's as light as a feather, And fond of warm weather, For then, he can drink something “fizzy.” NORVALL HUNT STEARN Track, '16, 17; Football, ’16; Cheer Leadev, Or arz Stearnie’s a very good fellow, On the field he surely can bellow. With the girls he’s a shark; He now sails on a bark, Neath skies so blue, and climate so mellow.- JOHN WEBSTER STEVENS Arlington, Va. There’s a fellow named Stevens, called shrimp, He’s as small as a flea with the limp, But he’s sly, and oh my! But don’t mention shy, For then from our view will he shrink. JOHN FREDERICK STICKEL 67 Randolph Place, N. W. Literary Editor Tech Life, ’17; President Chemistry Club, '17; Rifle Club, '13; Spring Play, 16; Seventh Semester Rep- resentative, °17; Eighth Semester Rep- resentative, 17. Freddie’s a chemist of renown, But too dull for him now was this town. So he’s joined the Navy, Where he serves out gravy; Proving you can’t keep a good man down. FRANK EVANS SWINDELLS 3426 Macomb St., N. W. Cadets, '14; Rifle Club, ’16, 17; Agora, °57: Tennis Club, 17. Little Frank’s a fellow who tried To find out if chlorine wil] hide; So completely and well, You can tell by the smeli, Just where it’s most apt to abide. BIOGRAPHIES PAGE 40 - LOUIS MORGAN SWINGLE 1678 Irving St, N. W. Glee Club, 15, '16, 175 German Club. And here is our friend, Looey Swingle, Who with West’s gang used to mingle. They once called him a hick; He replied with a brick, Which set all their cocos a-tingle. JOHN CORBIN TAYLOR, Jr. Bull Taylor can talk for an hour On subjects so dull and so sour, They prick up your ire, Make you want to bite wire, And stir you to murderous power. RICHARD BRANSON THOMAS : 245 Sth St., N. E. Class President, 17; Spring Play, '17; As- sistant Editor-in-Chief Tech Life, ’16, 17; General Manager Year Book, '17. Mr. R. Branson Thomas, Has trouble to calm us. When he would address, Our class to assess A sum which would greatly alarm us. GORDON CHASE TIBBITTS 321 Essex Ave., Chevy Chase, Sta. D. C. Rifle, 13, 14; Tennis, 16; Spring Play, '16; Editor Tech Life, ’16, ’17; Year Book, 2173 Gordon Tibbitts, a dignified guy, With the ladies is bashful and sly (?) He can sure run the paper, And cuts many a caper And in math, now and then struggles by. MARY TRIGG (Triggie) 306 Seaton St., N. E. Spring Play, '16; Orchestra, '16, '17. Mary is so very dear, But, she has not a heart we do fear, But, we'll forgive this x As we seldom do miss Che smile we get when she’s here. ee BIOGRAPHIES WILLIAM WADDINGTON 1604 6th St., N. W. Spring Play, '17; Tech Opera Club: Tech Life Staff. “Willie” Waddington is a fine boy, His rosy cheeks are quite a joy. Every once in a while, He can give you a smile— A smile most delightful and coy. THOMAS Y. WAITE 3529 14th St. N. W. Baseball, 17; Rifle Team, ’14, Ss 10,177 President Rifle Ciub, ’17. Tommy Waite’s a whale of a shot, Of skill he has more than a lot, He can aim with great ease, And shoot leaves off the trees, And sparrows on fences can pot. KAROLYN WALTER 423 Massachusetts Ave, N. W. Our Karolyn seems rather shy, We really cannot figure why. She is timid, too, And that never will do, But, she surely can cook a fine pie. LESTER WASHBURN Les Washburn’s a slinger of “pop.” He never knows when to stop. Of it he partakes, And his thirst he slakes As the themometer soars to the top. ALVIN EMIL WEST 2724 13th St, N. W. Cadets, 14, 15, 16, 17; First Lieutenant Co, B, 17; Agora, i4, 15, °16, 7173 Tennis Club, 16; Rifle Club, ’17. Shrimp West is a gay little guy, Likes to tease Branson Thomas so high. He’s too small to be hit, But in prison will fit, If he doesn’t jump round pretty spry. ; BIOGRAPHIES PAGE 42 AMELIA WILLIAMS (Tweets) 822 Oak Ave., Takoma Park. Assistant Treasurer, 16, 17; Agora, 17. Amelia is so full of fun, When she comes round to us for our “mun.” She causes a sigh, As we murmur “good bye” To our two bits as we see them run. ABE GERALD ZANOFF 1303 V St. N. W. Orchestra, 14, 15� 16, ’17; Cadets, '14, 15. Here’s Abe Zanoff, fiddler in the band, His fame will spread from land to land His music is there, His technique quite rare, From no orchestra would he be canned. GEORGE SHERIFF Oh! George’s our soldier so brave— Over aviation he does rave. He wanted to fly, But found it too high, So he took to the blue ocean wave. RAYMOND WILLIAM SUTTON Ballston, Va. Rifle Club, 13, 14; French Club, °17. Sutton knows every road in Virginny, And rides in a jitney quite “tinny.” Which rattles and rumbles While its poor engine grumbles, And wishes its rider in Guinea. This is Not a Complete List of Graduates SO ENDETH 2 e 3 2 Ox i «SUOSSHOONS UNO, os DE SL as a tT - aaa oad “Pots! ue ‘ “yin rs - At egy : ¥ te ’ wv 7 _ ‘ 4 CLASS HISTORY PAGE 49 History of Class February 17 It Was a hot day for the winter of February, 1914, when our smiling but scared looking faces entered the large halls of Tech. It was a happy day for us, because we did not have to report to school until eleven o’clock, so we could sleep until eight and then get up and put on our long trousers. Upon entering the school we were led by our future principal to a large hall, and given a talk on what course we should pursue. Throughout the school we were hailed as “rookies” for at least a week. Our first year was a very interesting year to us. We were not able to study to a great extent, because we spent all our leisure time walking about the school and looking for the fourth floor and our numerous class rooms. We thought this idea of different class rooms was very good, because we could waste two minutes in passing to each class. As Sophomores, we had discarded all our grade manners and learned to study. By this time we were able to gain a proficient knowledge in how to skip classes and pay some one to make us a forge-shop chain. It was during this year that we began to see just how popular we were going to be, and how our class, though one of the smallest, was going to be one of the best that ever entered Tech. As we became Juniors, we still held our thought about our existence being responsible for putting Tech so far ahead of the other High Schools, so we naturally became more sedate and dignified. By this time we had taken subjects from most of the teachers at the school and had become very friendly with them. We had seen before this, numerous boys being sent to Mr. Daniel’s office for unmanly conduct, but the time is yet to come when one of our sedate fifty is to be repremanded. Finally we became Seniors and our affiliation with Tech was just begin- ning to be reailzed by the other classes. We were a modest bunch, and did not say much about our accomplishments, but it was not because we didn’t have any. We have not the time to relate all of our deeds accomplished while at Tech, but we will quote a few: Can any class boast of such an all around man at Tech, such as Miller Loughton, who is only manager of football, a track man and a tennis star. Next look at Johnny Barnes, who is only captain of football, Senior repre- sentative on the council, and ripping good fellow with the ladies. eS ET EI PAGE 50 CLASS HISTORY Meee ee Sa SSL SY Then there's Monroe Sheehan, who is the greatest track star and captain in the high schools. Numerous honors were captured in competitive drills. Zirkin, Coleman and Krucoff won medals for proficiency, while Leonard and Barnes won honor- able mention. There are a number of other activities we could relate but our space is limited, so we will leave it to the lower classes to prosper from our example when we leave in February, 1918. M. J. Sutwirr. FRANCES BAPTISTA 313 5th St� S. E. Let’s give three cheers for the soldier girl, We know her head is just a whirl Of guns and buttons new and bright, And orders to “turn to the right.” JOHN BARNES “The Arlington” Vermont Ave. N. W.- Cadets, '14 ’15; Football, ‘16, ’17; Rifle Club, '17; Track, 17- There was a young athlete called Johnny Whose mirror said to him, “you're bonny.” “Forget your good looks And pay heed to your books,” Is the maxim for you, merry Johnny. MADELINE H. BEAULAC 1005 Kenyon St., N. W. Sec. Class, Feb. 18; Lead Spring Play, 16; Players’ Club, 14, 15 16; Sect. Pres. 14. Our Madeline is an actress of fame. That she’s French, you can tell by her name. In the movies, she'll go And she’ll make you laugh so— That “Charlie’ll” be out of the game. BIOGRAPHIES PAGE 52 Pace 520 MAE BENHAM 1354 Parkwood Place, N. W. Spring Play, 16, Vice-Pres. Class. Feb. 18; Spanish Club, 17; Tech Opera Club, 17, That Mae, as a girlie is sweet It’s something no one need repeat. She can cook, she can sew, And all of us know As a wife, she couldn’t be beat. RECYL E. BURCHFIELD 4429 Georgia Ave., N. W. Spring Play, ’15, '16; Players’ Club, ‘15. 16, 17; Tennis Club, 15. Recyl, whom we all know so well, Awaits each morning her bell ; Although she does work, At her door she will lurk For the letter that comes from Corne!l. MAURICE COHEN 1800 E St.. N. W. Cadets, 15, °16; Rifle Club, '17; German Club, 17. ‘Here’s to Cohen! Our Math. star bright, Whose hair grows gray From studying at night. ALICE COLBERT 808 22nd St., N. W. Alice has interests manifold, Her great achievements can’t be told. In one short rhyme Had I the time I could a wondrous tale unfold. LAWRENCE CONWAY 1510 R St. N. W. From Philly he hails, this Conway chap, Who enters chemistry at the last lap. A bright boy is he, ; Tis easy to see, For in this class he has not made a mishap- J BIOGRAPHIES WILLIAM DAVIDSON 1807 Good Hope Road. Track Squad, 16. He urged all his classmates to buy a Year Book And never a no far an answer he took; You might dub him Davy, His hair’s brown and wavy, At his picture take more than one look. EDITH V. DE GROOT 121 13th St. N. E. Miss Edith is stately and fair, With blue eyes and pretty dark hair. She has friends by the score, And she’ll have many more, This “lass with the delicate air.” RUTH EVANS 39 Florida Ave., N. W. In the midst of our class Is a beautiful lass. Ruth can cook, and sew And all of us know As a wife none could her surpass. HENRY GUREVICH , 1759 T St. N. W. Pinafore, 13; Winning Company, '13; Rifle Club, ’13, 15, '16, 17; Mikado, ’17. Although he hasn’t much to say, He keeps on working every day, And steadily he plods along, Whether in study or in song. CAROL M. FARQUHAR 1915 Calvert St.. N. W.- Hand and Mind, ’13, ’14; Engineers’ Club, 17; Spanish Club, 17. An clegant youth is young Carol He’s always just “out of the barrel.” Ilis wonderful style And his winsome, wide smile Attract all the maidens to Carol. BIOGRAPHIES PAGE 54 ALVIN FISHER 1458 Clifton St. N. W. A dark haired Jad is he, Who always seems so free To go to the dances Whenever he fancies, And never a care has he. EDNA FLICKER 66 Adams St. N. W- She’s as fair as a lily in June, Whose petals are touched by the moon, And though she’s so quiet, She causes a riot Among those who seek smiles for a boon. RALPH HASSELBUSH 20 P St., N. W. Sergeant-at-Arms Class, Feb. ’18. Armed with book, pencil and slate For math this child never is late, But with eyes softly blue And cheeks rosy of hue, For Trig. Ralph doth eagerly wait. IRENE HUNTER Fair of face and blonde of hair, Blithsome, gay, and debonair, This senior’s called Irene; She’s as bright as can be. Of her rare fascination, beware! TYLER B. KIENER 919 P St. N. W. Art Editor Tech Life, 16, '17; Cadets, 14 IS, 16; Undergraduates’ Reply; Section President 4th and 5th Semesters Tyler’s a lad of some rep— And he is full to the brim with pep- From drawing or talk Or with ladies to walk, He certainly cannot be kept. BIOGRAPHIES — — ; mans PAGE 55 BARNEY KRUCOFF 3ttt 11th St. N. W. Cadets, '14, '15, 17. Barney’s our comedian of fame, Who had tough luck with his name. Not a teacher could spell it, So he thought he would sell it But no buyer would purchase the same. MILLER LAUGHTON 1444 Clifton St. N. W. Spanish Club, '17; Football, 16,17; Track, 17; Tennis Club, 17. The boy who can manage a team Is oft seen in room one-seventeen, Where his heart he has lost To a maid, who has cost Him a sum that is not of his means. MELVILLE LEONARD 216 12th St. S. W. Treasurer Class Feb. 718. At the wheel of a big motor car, Even Trig. his pleasures can’t mar, Sits the boy we call Melville. You can wager he'll drive till No gasoline is left in the car. CATHERINE C. LEWIS 3316 Mt. Pleasant St.. N. W. Glee Club, ’14, ’15, '16; Tech News, ‘14; Tech Life Staff, 17; H. and M,. Moni- tor, 14; Tech Opera Club, ’17; Tennis, 17. Catherine, the artist, is quite charming And her manner is very disarming; Many jokes she can fell And she dances so well That her steps, they are really alarming. ROSALIE T. LIVINGSTON 455 M St, N. W. Rosalie is a dark haired beauty, whose name Is destined for some hall of fame. Her voice is so high That a bird scarce could fly To that distant and far away plane. BIOGRAPHIES PAGE 56 ey DOROTHY H. MARTSCH 710 3rd Sts N. W. Tennis, 15 °17; Spring Play, '17; Opera Club, 17; Glee Ciub, 14, 15. Miss Dorothy Martsch is so bright That we're not always sure she is right. In Spanish she is first-rate And she never comes late, So we think she must stay up all night. HAROLD MATTINGLY 1324 Good Hope Road. Orchestra, '17. This little boy with his big drum Makes all his dances so “bum,” They say he really cannot play, But he puts up a bluff, anyway. JOHN C. McNAB 1427 Buchanan St., N. W.- Track Squad, 16, 17. As a dancer John is a shark, As a bird he is almost a lark. When a girl he does see, He is most up a tree In his efforts to get in the dark. ESTHER MERRILL 731 22nd St.. N. W. This lassie, so demure and shy, Always asks the question “Why ?” And, because she’s kind and gentle, Always gets a fair reply. EMANUEL MILLER . 481 N St. S. W. Rifle Club, ’15, 16. In Spanish this cha = P is no good, or though handsome, his head is like wood But he says, “Don't mind me. For it’s easy to see I'd write all the time if I could.” BIOGRAPHIES PAGE 57 ALICE V. NICHOLS 517 Rhode Island Ave, N. W. Chairman Sixth Semester Class; Spring Play, '17; G.ce Club, 14, 15. Sweet Alice possesses most beautiful eyes, In the lure of her smile we can glimpse Paradise, In a few studies she is not very wise, But there isn’t a soul whom she can’t mesmerize. VIDA RUTH ORD 16 Kirke St., Chevy Chace. Basketball, 14; Rifle Club, 14; Spring Play, 15; French Club, '17- This meteor from out of the West Writes verses for all of the rest; In English she leads, She does many good deeds, So you see she is one of our best. FELIX PECKHAM 3516 N. Hampshire Ave., N. W. “Door-keeper,” °17; Cadets, ’14, ’15. Felix is Tech’s door keeper, And he cannot be a good sleeper, For every morning at eight He'll never be late Because he arrives with the sweeper. WILLIAM PENDLETON 1204 34th St. N. W. Track Squad, '15; Baseball Squad, '16, '17- Young Pendleton vies with them all, In track and also in baseball. In a debonair manner He plays the pianer, When dances are held in the hall. BENJAMIN RANDALL 4413 Georgia Ave. N. W. Orchestra, 155 '16, °17; Track, ‘16. Fair curly hair has this lad, And his music is not at all bad. He is bright at his talk And quick in his walk, tut his Spanish makes us all sad. BIOGRAPHIES PAGE 58 ay JOHN RANGE 725 Rock Creek Road. Cadets, '13; Track, 16. Johnny Range is a motorist rare, Whom we often see with a lady fair. From what we can sce, He’s an S, S. C. C. And a dancer of fame, I declare. RAYMOND RUEBRAM 10 T St. N. W. Track Squad, 14, ‘15, ‘16. They say “Rubie” is a bear; As a student, his equal is rare; He never gets D’s For he’d rather have E’s, And he always seems loaded with care. HUBERT SALE 233 8th St.. N. E. This is our friend, Hubert Sa‘e, Who goes to his class like a snail. He doesn’t mind talking, He doesn’t mind walking, But studying makes him turn pale. MILO J. SUTLIFF 1727 Euclid St.. N. W. President of Senior Cass, Feb. ’18; Sixth Semester Representative on G. O.; Sec President of Sixth and Seventh Semes- ters; Captain of Tennis Team. '17; Spring Play, ’17. Here’s to our class president, Who often to Central “has went” To see a fair maid And there be delayed, While an hour in sweet converse is spent. ROBERT VAN EVERY Clarendon, Va. Bobby Van Every hails from the “Styx,” Out in the woods where there's chiggers and ticks. When the street car breaks down He hikes it to town, But in spite of his troubles he never kicks BIOGRAPHIES PAGE 59 BESSIE WEINBERG 433 2nd St. S. E. Oh! here is to Bessie, petite, Whose work is exceedingly neat. Her mind is so bright, She brings teachers delight, And besides being wise, she is sweet. ALICE V. JACKSON 1222 O St., N. W. Year Book Ciass History, ’14; Glee Club. 14s 15 716; Tech Opera Club, A75 Miss Jackson, whom everyone knows, Attends all the musical shows; She dances and sings And does all the things That she sees wherever she goes. EDITH G. PHELPS Lanham, Md. Tech Opera Club, ’17; Spring Play, '17; Tech Life Representative, 416, 17. Here’s to Edith, so dainty and sweet, A place in each heart she doth keep. She’s a quiet young dame, But she’ll make quite a name, And her best would be hard to beat. ALBERT ANDERSON 4127 Harrison St., N. W. Track, 15, °17- “Al” is a very good chappie, But he never seems very happy- His brains are in such a whirl That we think there’s some girl That leads him a life sort of scrappy- we FO) NDERGRADS IN Sixth Semester History To write or even to try to wri Si artlaceal ante Ri aan i ai 0 and achievements of with the vocabulary of Shakespeare together wit sega eps ah Jennings might be able to give you an iafinitedithai 7 ae Aaa the most high and illustrious class of June 18 Re aa tinea A wondrous qualities we must needs plant a ore oa: _ have none of these grow in luster and brilliance as this mighty class : ill yes ee cs year at eee May you read on, Oh! Skeptic !, and te colitincte rn se! At the beginning of school la ; practice, of these Clarte won his dae Pea ert cen ae en houn, Meeks and Weeks were members of the d N me oteskenallt er De La Vergne as captain, claimed R. A ae a paper t : 2 Ch - Anderson, Sneider who is to be captain of next year’s team, J. Pfeiffer, Duncan, Gilland, McRae, all of whom won their cee Then J. Pfeiffer and Sheiry answered the call of the pill. cadets ! For ae aH woe ieee eee a as ie eC ae been in a Junior class before? We hay i i Dee ents f e Jenkins, Silsby, Shearer and Stutz as the enviable firsts. Amazeen, English, Graham, Hansman, Lorch and Roeder are the Second Lieutenants from our ranks, and with the exception of two, all a ni sergeants hail from June ’18. They are Butler, Dowling, Kappler and Rowe. A glance at the G. O.. What officers have ever given so much satis fac- tion as the secretary, Miss Ella Gerber, and our own representative, Mr. Dan- forth? Mr. Paul Dowling furthermore showed the ability of our class when we elected him chairman. And in the orchestra there is Woods and Miller, violinists; Pfeiffer, ’cellist; Miss White, pianist, and Mattingly, drummer. Where would the Orchestra be without such backing? Indeed the melodiousness of our assemblies would be sadly lacking. Now we turn to track. Clark, Haley, Hedian, Hough, Knowles, and Mc- Namara all boast of June ’18, Indeed an article in itself could be written about these tried and proven stars, for did they not win all the points for Tech at the Spring Meet? Then the Opera Club, or rather our recent play, the “Mikado.” What class has ever had such auspicious representation in any Spring Play? Stanley Reque won merit for his interpretation of Nanki Poo. Meeks was one of his Majesty's bodyguards, while in the chorus there were the Misses E. Gerber, L. Gude, E. Thorne and L. Zimmerman, and the Messrs. L. G. Anderson, B. Hicks and H. Hicks. And there is—but why overcrowd your craniums with more of the Modesty, time and space forbid achievements of this most extraordinary class? (chiefly modesty). y ty) Lionet G. ANDERSON. reall Y= ee BRS ore tT beled t | aes i . A in hy sit Fi Ley v CLASS HISTORY ee PAGE 65 Se OE Di A Aeceli| Fifth Semester History the first day of February, 1OL5, one of the greenest and freshest bunch of rookies that ever happened entered the halls of Tech. We will admit that we were green, for when we bought our first copy of Tech Life, even the printing was green. Then a little later when at the Tech lunch we were made to wear little green caps to show our freshness, we realized that we were really green rookies. But as time passed we ripened and many of our classmates began to go out for the different activities. A great many of the boys joined the cadets and rifle club, where they advanced and some of them are now sergeants and corporals. A few of the boys went out for football in the fall and among those who were on the team this year, we have Bosley, Carpenter, and Gurevich. Next in the spring when candidates were called for the track team, many of our class responded and trained well, for in the Spring Meet some of our class mates, such as Carpenter, Bosley, Hedian and Aaronson won a place. We are also well represented by the baseball team for we have with us Gurevich, Duyer and Manager Conner. The girls in our class are also famed, for many are represented on the honor roll. Then there is Miss Manning who played basketball, was in the Thangsgiving and Spring Plays, and has won honors in the Agora. Others in the limelight are Miss Yokum, who was in the Spring Pageant and Miss Rose, the honor roll star for four semesters. When our class left its Sophomore year behind and became Juniors, we — felt as though we should know each other better, so after electing Ben Carpenter as our G. O. representative we organized and elected Newell as our chairman. He immediately appointed a social committee, which was composed of Miss Yokum, Brumbaugh and Colburn. The social committee next called a meeting and decided to give a hike to Miss Dean's shack on the upper Potomac. The proposition was favorable to the class, so during the Easter Holidays we went oF) : : ae at Chain Bridge in the morning and walked along the tow-path to the shack, Then the girls cooked us a meal that was very appetizing ; com- 2 i ee, hot dogs, and cake. aa Gus pes Tepe iively small, but even so, many of our ane acs known throughout the school and as time goes by anOrs will become Piecent their names will go down in the hall of fame and in the coming he e men coming to Tech will look up to the class of Feb. ’19 as a model. W. E. CoLBurn. Reece ceeee ee euce Vet ene ati react SR Be Oe CS) ap WT ie CLASS HISTORY PAGE 67 Fourth Semester History We, the class of June 19, showed soon after entering Tech that we were not as funny as we looked (Walter Parker excepted), For several weeks we tried to look like seniors, but somehow or other did not succeed in this base and insulting deception. For some time afterward our time was occupied in going after buckets of steam), wood stretchers, and the like. We then came to the conclusion that unless we did something, the school would forget us entirely, and consequently we began to make as little (?) noise as possible. Our efforts were soon rewarded when a traffic squad, under the competent leadership of the quiet and sedate Mr. Rippey, was formed for our special benefit. In Semptember we came gladly (?) back to our studies, and it was then that Tech began to realize our inestimable value. When football candidates were called for, we willingly sent Moore, Howison, and Evers into the fray, only to see them and our gallant team go down in defeat. We very modestly call it our team, as it is said that the substitutes are the backbone of a team, and we furnished most of the “subs.” The call for cadets was well answered, and a great many “would-be” Majors and Colonels (but in reality corporals and lowly privates) responded, and are now helping in the glorification of Tech. Track candidates were called for; and although our class was not very well represented, Cropley, Loehler, and Parker went out and showed that in track, as well as in everything else, the fourth semester rules supreme. When the tennis team was formed, Keliher proved that a lower classman can play tennis if he can do nothing else. Last, but not least, comes the Spring Play. There would have been no Spring Play had not the fourth responded so nobly. Did we not furnish the leading feminine characters? Miss Price as Yum-Yum, Miss Langley, and others, were undoubtedly the principal attractions of the play. The chorus was not for- gotten, either, and our liberal contributions to this necessary part of the per- formance will long be remembered. In connection with the Spring Play it may be mentioned that the section which sold the most tickets was from the fourth semester. d tl f the chief characteristics of ion, it must be stated that one of the me In conclusion, ‘t to shrink from the pitiless the class is an excessive modesty that catises 1 ; sat glare of publicity, and never permits it to boast of its own accomplishments. CLASS HISTORY Pace 69 Third Semester History aes a dark and dismal morning in February, 1916. The falterin patter of timid feet was heard on the front steps. A b ; = shut—and a new class was started on tl k ie ee During our first few days at Te es pscoae shin itive treated tn ee ys a ech we were treated as immortals, every : ) s plored us to save the school from destruction. But it was not long before we found out that we were really green rookies. The search for blue amperes, left handed “T” square and short circuits took up so much of our time, that we hardly had any time to put Our names on our books. The cadets attracted many of us and we helped to banish the blank files from the ranks, Of the recruits of February ’16, there are many, who are wearing white ribbons won by Company D, last year. The rifle team then claimed a few of our members and Himmler made it in his first year. When the Spring Play “Somewhere in England” came along many of our actors and actresses responded to the call for volunteers, and helped to make it so great a success. We do not see how the play would have been pulled through if it had not been for the assistance of our class in coming, applauding and paying. The studious ones quickly struck their stride and won the affection of their teachers, and they are now so firmly established in the lofty region of the honor roll, that they can now neglect their lessons every other Friday night and go to the “movies.” — We were very glad when September came and the hated epithet of “Rookie” could no longer be applied to us. We looked down with great disdain upon the poor innocents who crowded the doors in September. Some of us committed the crime of calling a Senior by his first name, and it was only on occasional and unavoidable contact with Mr. Rippey that convinced us that we were still Freshmen but no longer “Rookies.” i As soon as the call for football candidates were sent out, Schrider, Ward- well, and Moore went out. Schrider played in most of the games and made his letter and Wardwell made his numeral. When basketball season came around, made the team, their letter, helped Tech win the championship Tabb and Catlin went out and and made the all- high team. To mention any more of our achievements would take up so much space that the Senior pictures would have to be left out. The Third Semester Class has had many able representatives in football, baseball, track, basket ball and tennis and have also had a large number on the honor roll. By keeping up the good work which we have begun the class expects to | CLASS HISTORY — PaGE 71 Second Semester History iii Deans ena a mae nae last September, 1916, the class of the General Organizati . a Be elds Tech, Without our support § ation, the Cadets, the Orchestra, in fact all the activities, would have been unable to make the splendid showing that they have made this year. The class is full of “Tech Spirit:” the class stands for Tech, and we will work untiringly throughout our career as Undergrads, until in our Senior year. we will make Old Tech sparkle anew with the splendor of universal victory. Modest as we are, we feel that it is but just that we should mention the names of some of our number who have distinguished themselves in the various activities of the school. We were well represented in the G. O. for our first semester by Mr. Jefferies until last February, when it became necessary to make a change. Mr. Keeton was then chosen to replace Mr. Jefferies and has been doing such splendid work for our interests ever since that we can easily see our choice has been a wise one. Among the privates of the cadets a large number of second semester boys may be found diligently plodding the near-by pavements on a hot afternoon. We, however, have hopes and do not expect to belong always to that lowly class. While our class contains, comparatively speaking, 1 very small number of girls, they, too, have done their part in making the upper classmen realize that we are here and ready, on every occasion which is offered to promote the interests of Tech. They have joined the Glee Club, joined the classes in First Aid, played basketball and quite a few were in the Mikado chorus. Among these were Miss Beavers, Miss Burton, Miss Carnahan and Miss Swigart. The basketball team, of which Miss Johnston is captain has made a splendid showing and has hopes of doing even better next semester. Miss Johnston and Miss Constantine, both of A2 have done exceptionally good work. The track team, this year has also had some yery important additions from the class of June ’20, more in fact than any other activity. All of these boys have done excellent work and promising futures are predicted for them. Mr. Burgess particularly, distinguished Tiinself at the big meet when he came out third in the 880 yard run. ee Although this account dwells chiefly on the activities of the school, let it be said that the lessons have not been neglected. The Honor Roll contained the names of several of our class in February and we hope the number will be even larger in June. 3 Exvizanetir C, SwiGart. aS ee ee Fe gy OEP PT ly, aah ee et deem he GME om) oem CLASS HISTORY PAGE 73 First Semester History ; Great oaks from little acorns grow. The first semester class of 1917 will only serve as another proof in the establishment of this well-known fact. Since we are still rookies and have before us four long years at Tech, in which to realize our many hopes and ambitions, we are certain to fulfill the prediction of this proverb. When we entered Tech in February, the topic of ‘the day seemed to be the election of officers for the G. O. which we finally found to be the student government of the school. Before proceeding with the election of officers it was necessary for us to become members of the G. O. This afforded us our first chance to show that we intended to be loyal students, and a great majority of the class were quick to take advantage of this opportunity. After joining the G. O. we ably supported Mr. Anderson in his successful presidential campaign. We then set to work to find someone who could fill the position of first year representative and found in Charles Bell one who could uphold our rights with ability. We have supported our school as all Techites should by subscribing to “Tech Life” and entering all activities that were possible. Many of our boys went out for track and we all know that they have shown their ability and proved that they will in time become Tech’s champions. Several of our boys have also joined the cadets. They, too, have proved their worthiness and some of Tech’s best officers are sure to come from such a group of freshman cadets. We also helped a great deal by cheering at football, baseball and track; and by selling tickets for the Spring Play. Some of our section presidents received pins for selling a large number of tickets. After the first excitement had subsided we began to hear a great deal about the Senior Class. We have to admit that this class is a most wonderful one, because of what the teachers say, but we expect to surpass even their great- ness by the time we become Seniors. We expect, indeed, to be the brightest class that has ever gone through four years at Tech. ; This Senior Class has seen Tech win many honors through its various activities. We are confident that our class will be the means by which Tech shall win many more honors. Is there any one who can deny that we are a most unusual buaichi ce rookies?” But every one who reads this history must remember that we are but rookies and so have time in which to grow into a class which Tech will never forget. Just watch us! GENERAL ORGANIZATION PAGE 74 1% ALE , Al 1 i m r - | . : yy — . %) ¥ ‘ | r ) a5) General Organization Three years ago there was founded in this school a General Organization whose purpose was to centralize and to maintain the various activities of the school, and so well has this organization done its work through its Executive Committee that it has gained the trust of pupil and teacher and may be classed among the big things in school life as one of the prides of Tech. Its fame has spread through this and other cities. Phases of its constitution have been copied and indorsed by other high schools. It is one of the fairest examples of student government in school history. The names of Bastain, Hildabidle, Lamond, and Foster have already been written as men who have done wonders for Tech, but with the coming and going of the years new timber and new geniuses spring up to take the places of these old pillars, and we are reminded that others are ready and capable of carrying the work further, for this has been revealed in the Council of September ’16 to February ’17, which was composed of: William A. Church, president; Steele S. Conaway, secretary; Mr. Louis W. Mattern, honorary president; Miss Ruth M. Stauffer and Miss Bertha Birt- well, faculty representatives; Davis Mensh, 8th semester Frederick Stickle, 7th semester representative ; Milo Sutliff, Oth semester represen- tative; Percy Danforth, 5th semester representative; Sterling Newell, 4th semes- ter representative ; Knute Nilsson, 3rd semester repre semester representative, representative; J. sentative ; Roger Gates, and and Berkley Jeffress, 1st semester representative. After the excitement of a close election w to business. Wm. Church proved a ve efforts toward bringing as over the council settled down ry strong executive, and bent his unceasing a gymnasium to Tech. Steele Conaway, the Couneil’s GENERAL ORGANIZATION UES RUT gg le I 4 = lm | : Pa ti r | — Be Fe secretary has the honor of being the last young man who may ever serve as secretary of the G. O. Council. The other members of the Council were hard workers, and deserve much of the credit which the executive committee gets for such a splendid session of legislation. é These are some of the important things that the Council has accomplished : Arranged the football supper for the evening of November 28th. Raised $120 to pay for a band for the cadets in the Inaugural Parade. Granted the school emblem to the following football men: Myers, Snyder, Guervich, Dodge, Bosley, Barnes, Easter, (Capt.), Parker, Clark, Broderick, Carpenter, Wilson, Anderson, R. N. (Mgr.), Koop, Willis, Flannagan, Adams. Chartered the French Club and rechartered the Tech Life paper. Prepared petitions for an Assembly Hall and Gymnasium. Amended Article III, Sec. 1, and Article IX, Sec. 1 of the G. O. Con- stitution. Explained the sudget. So with the passing 0 Budget System in the assembly hall; adopted the Spring f the semester this Council passed forth from the Congress of School Legislation, with a splendid record behind it, with the consciousness of a duty well preformed, some to meet on the same floor the following semester, some to pass entirely out of school service, but all never to be forgotten by the students that placed them in office. | Once more posters were hung on the walls; once more the school was scoured for candidates ; once more public opinion was put to the coe Again the eighed in the balance, the votes were cast and Robt. N, Ander- serber, secretary by large majorities. Stickel, ast Council and automatically advanced candidates were W son was elected president, and Ella ¢ Danforth, and Nillson held over from | fe as with their semester. John Barnes was elected 7th semestet representative, Benjamin Carpenter sth; Joseph Schrider 3rd; Raymond Keeton, 2nd, and Chas. ’ ’ z GENERAL ORGANIZATION ———————— — PAGE 76 Bell, 1st. No executive can boast of more capable and earnest legislatures than can the president of this executive committee. Surely n) such rare material was ever gathered together on a student council in the form of a secretary and representatives. This new council of Feb.-June ’17, as well as the former one, was indeed fortunate in having the aid of such capable members of the faculty as faculty representatives. The “Daddy” of G. O. presidents, Mr. Mattern, still maintained his place of dignity as honorary president of the G. O. Council. Miss Ruth M. Stauffer and Miss Bertha Birtwell furnished some of the fine points so neces- sary to such an organization. : The members of the council have had ofie purpose in view and that was to act fairly and squarely towards all activities. It has been: said by members of the faculty that this is the busiest G. O. Council on record. Meetings have lasted until twenty minutes to five, and special meetings have been necessary twice a week. These are some of the many things that the council has acco mplished: Granted the following Ts in basketball: R. Anderson, R. S. Catlin, Tabb, Schneider, De La Vergne, (Capt.), Myers, Biggs, Pfeiffer, D. C. Pfeiffer, J. J. Gude, (Mgr.), and Borland. Accepted new monogram for G, O. tickets. Chartered T Club, Sergeants’ Club, Girls’ Emblem Club, and Chemistry Club. Amended G. O. Constitution. Drew up system for honor awards for various activities. Wrote requirements necessary to obtain certificates, and prepared the form for five different certificate books. Appropriated $40.00 for the purchasing of the same. Adopted the official Minor Sport T and the Medal of Honor. Drew up series of by-laws governing social activities. Granted emblems to track and baseball teams. Prepared fall budget. Granted certificates to the members of the various activities under the new system. st svittue ot a a A opened a new field in school life, that into the student body at cause F eeeren on aoe vee 7 sa ei ean sual Gf sedi aid ‘sen ne : rhe with one great impulse toward a greater Hy has fillies beac lh . has accomplished this then indeed paid for the long hours ot ae ea ae parses, She age Sate Eieet avee seless debate and routine labor. Robert N. Anperson, President of the General Organization. HONOR AWARDS PAGE 77 ——_ The Official Honor Awards of Tech The Executive Committee of the General Organization of Tech durin its three years of existence has accomplished much for the school, but rely no students’ council of any school has taken a like step in the régulatiSi et the various activities of the school, and have legislated upon a question of more vital importance to a school than the council that controlled the ship of state from February to June, ’17. This advance step was the fixing of a system by which all the activities concerning the school as a whole might be awarded under certain conditions, certificates entitling their specially qualified members to wear an emblem or medal depending upon the activity. The council, faculty, and members of the school long felt the need of such a system, but they had no precedent to work upon. They did have the circle T for the Major Athletic Emblem, but this covered only one phase of school activity. No council, as yet, has dared launch out upon such a subject, but with the inauguration of the new council into office, they determined that they should establish such a system so a committee for the purpose was appointed by the president, consisting of the president as chairman, Louis W. Mattern, Percy Danforth, LeRoy Birch from the outside faculty, and P. Golding of the Alumni. This committee held a mass meeting in the assembly hall and requested the faculty advisors of the various activities to submit recommendations. With this and other data the committee began a series of strenuous meetings and began to outline the main principles for such a system. From time to time they reported to the council and after considerable debate they hit upon a plan the details and principles of which met with the approval of the principal. They added that the school activities may be divided into three large classes. To the first class, the Major Athletic Activities consisting of the foot- ball, baseball, track, and basketball teams, the council will give under certain conditions to their members a certificate entitling them to wear the official Major Athletic Emblem, or the circle T. The circle T was designed by Mr. Wm. E. Lamb, brother of Mr. Jas. E. Lamb of the Freehand Drawing Department, who was a member of the first graduating class of Tech’s students. To the second class, the Minor Athletic Activities consisting of girls’ basketball and tennis, rifle and tennis teams, the council will give under certain conditions to their . feontifli he official Minor Athletic Emblem, members a certificate’ entitling them to wear t . : { i “ t of the fundamental basis of the circle T or the straight T. This T will consist o AS bain 6} minus the circles, To the third class, the non-athletic activities con g HONOR AWARDS Pace 78 a a a ae Tech Life Staff, Agora, Cadets, Orchestra, Opera Club, and give to their members under certain conditions a certificate entitling them to wear the Medal of Honor, or the T within the This medal was designed by Miss Mary P. Shipman and first executed by Mr. Whitbeck now with Tiffany of New York. There will be five certificate books. The Major Sport Certificate, The Minor Sport Certificate, The Scholar- ship Certificate, The Non-Athletic Certificate, and the G, O. Council Certificate. The forms for these certificates, and the requirements have been polished for diction by Miss Stauffer and Miss Birtwell. So Tech now has three official honors. These honors will be protected, and no one will be allowed to wear them unless he has received a certificate to that effect. The council has aimed to keep the standard as high as possible, and at the same time to be consistent. An example of this may be seen in the honor student. For a candidate to receive the certificate entitling him to wear the Medal of Honor as an honor student he must have a general average of 93% at the end of three years provided: he is eligible for promotion Ajnto the seventh semester, or he must have a general average of go‘% at the end of his fourth year provided he is ready to graduate. So good luck to those who aspire to some such reward and may this system result in the promotion of the welfare of the students and of the school, and finally lead to wider fields of activity. honor students, ' G. O. Council, the council will wreath. Ropert N. ANDERSON. Pres. of the G. O. THLETI¢ AWARDS PAGE 79 The minor sport “T” is one awarded to those showing marked ability in Rifle, Cennis, Swimming, and Girls’ Activities. [he official athletic award of Tech, presented to those who have fulfilled the requirements as stipulated by the General Organization. The “T” is. awarded for the four major sports, Baseball, Football, Basket- ball, and Track, and is the honor most striven for by all Tech students. ie .|)|0|)|CSC™C™C ee ee ee COMPANY A a Sie acess _ = , Pace 8 1 2 4en®8 , a TL aor Fearale Company A There are many elements, all of them big factors, in the making of a Tech company. Primarily each man in the company, from the captain down, must realize that what he does will decide to a great extent, whether Tech will win or lose the drill. Hard work, drill day after drill day, obedience, spirit, and team work apply to every man. Because of the fine set of officers and non-coms with which Company A has been blessed, these truths were soon impressed on the men of the company. The men of Company A have always had the true company spirit and have always worked hard together in the drill period. We have always worked our hardest to train and be ready for our “waterloo,” the competitive drill, and we certainly made a hard fight this year. Although we have able officers and non-coms, Captain Marshall is re- sponsible for much of the fighting spirit, and determination, and without his zeal and example we would never have become such a well-drilled and efficient company. First Sergeant, Santelmann, the only surviving wearer of one of Company K’s '13 red ribbons has also aided much, COMPANY B PAGE 82 v of als wy 0%, wm bt ot of oF «Ff Fy CA ok te A ! te DeLay) (ee eee Company B It has often been said that a cadet company to be generally successful must not only show excellence in drill, but must also be able to put forth good compet- ing teams in the various other cadet activities, such as troop leadership, and rifle shooting. Judging by this standard, Company B has finished a most successful year. Her troop leadership team, though not capturing the honors, defeated a Central team before being eliminated. The rifle team, too, was a pride both to the company and the school. It was composed of five men; Captain Byler, Sergeant Buckler, Corporal Roberts, and Privates Grogan and Tice, four of whom are on the school team, It was this five who won second place in the company matches indoors and outdoors, making the highest indoor score ever made by a Tech company team. These five men have done more than simply drilling, they have _ given up their spare time to practice so that they might bring more honors to Tech and to Company B. But, as the chief factor in any military organization is excellence in drill, most attention should be paid to that. The weather this year has been un- usually mild, and the members of the company have taken advantage of it and drilled hard, putting lots of “pep” and detail into the drill. A great deal of this proficiency in drill is due to the efforts of the non-commissioned officers. Cap- tain Briscoe, the military instructor, considers them “the backbone of the army,” and they are no less an important factor in the cadets. Officers, non- coms, and privates, all working for a common e it was this efficiency that enabled Company little white ribbons, ; nd have produced efficiency, and B to come off the field wearing those COMPANY C _ eae ; PAGE 83 Winning Company C Tech’s smallest company, C, better known as the “war-babies” or the “infant-ry,” has certainly been successful, and has brought that “little silk flag” back home again. The company is composed of the smallest cadets at Tech, and perhaps, even deserves such nicknames, but what they lose in size, they make up for in spirit, gift, and stick-to-it-iveness, or what we call Tech spirit. A good example of their spirit is shown in the fact that four boys who quit school reported for drill every day. As to their stick-to-it-iveness, we would refer you to someone who has seen them drill like regulars while the big fellows were fainting. Another thing of which we are proud is the fact that we are the best disciplined company at Tech. The men have been obedient and respectful to their officers the entire year. But, what we are most proud of is our captain, the truest, hardest worker of us all. Though hardly taller than the smallest man, he has the honor, respect, and friendship of every man in the company. It is through hard, consistent work that Company C won the drill, and we hope to, at least, instill in the future companies a little of the fighting spirit of Company C Tech 17. i ‘) JA COMPANY D RAGA - P a 55 by ‘y 4 iit mn iy Wp | Company D Company D has not made any sudden, periodical, jumps forward in im- provement, but the work of the company during the whole year has been one long steady climb to attempt to make the company the best in the brigade. This was aided by the fact that most of the experienced men were acquainted, having been in Company A of last year, but it was mostly due to the tireless efforts of our officers, especially Captain Bisset, who has gained the confidence and support of all his men. The spirit of the company has always been of the best sort, the non- commissioned officers have all been earnest workers and it is these things, coupled with the fact that we have an able captain that make us feel that although we did not win the drill, we at least made the judges know that we did our best. The officers of the company hope that all the men of Company D will join the cadets next year and if they work as hard for their next year’s captain as they have worked for Captain Bisset, it will be “some” company. i COMPANY F - beemnatieliaien PAGE 85 : i ‘| a. Company F Company F has lost, through many unforseen and unavoidable agencies, practically one-third of the men who were enlisted in our company at the be- ginning of the year. Yet we-feel that those remaining are a true “survival of the fittest.” We have an unusually earnest set of corporals and sergeants. Our lieuten- ants are able and our captain is one in whom we have great confidence. sut even though things did not come our way, we are certain that the men of Company F have learned something that will always be a benefit to them. Our stick-together spirit is the true Tech spirit as has been illustrated at all our company affairs. When we get together, we have a good time, because we are all friends, officers and men. With all these things in mind and with a good captain, it is little wonder that we have enjoyed drilling this year. Pace 86 COMPANY H ‘AG Company H picture failed to materialize and in the rush it was not foticed until it was too late to make another. Therefore this blank where a picture showing one of our good companies should have been. Company Im Company H has closed a very pleasant, and it is believed a profitable year. Formed largely from members of Company H, 1916, generally admitted the best company at Tech last year, it inherited traditions rich in all that makes for manliness and capacity for service, now so vital to the nation’s welfare. These traditions have been happily preserved. Alphabetically the last of Tech’s companies, it has at all times aspired to be first, and this aspiration has in many instances been realized. The key to the company’s success has been the painstaking efforts of its lieutenants and noncommissioned officers. Cooperation is essential to success in any under- taking. This year, in the case of Company H, there has been wonderful cooperation and good fellowship between officers and men, and as a result the company has gone to the fore. Unfortunately, on several occasions—due to circumstances beyond the control of its members—the routine of the company has been temporarily upset, but in each instance that friendly spirit of unity and cooperation held the company together and caused its members to strive even harder. Both discipline and coordination have been excellent; the men knew why they were drilling, and they took a keen interest in their work. whatever walk of life hele ae hay hi : ee sh . ae ha ; palvex tikw coen and satates may he cast, they will at all times acquit them- d maintain that high degree of excellence, loyalty, and worth which has been suc inspirati i once een such an inspiration to him and for which qualities he will always ar them in grateful remembrance, CAPTAIN. REGIMENTAL y 1 PAGE 87 Cede as ae Yr eu SS = ¥ Regimental This year for the first time in memory Central was able to put it over us and recruit enough men to form seven companies. We were close behind with six, and from all appearances they were equivalent to any of the Central ones. Two battalions were formed out of this material, these together with a battalion from Business forming the second regiment of the brigade. Having two battalions in the school encouraged competition on a larger scale and undoubtedly helped build up the efficiency of the separate companies. The organization was unfortunate this year in losing Captain Steever, who early in the year was ordered out west. Lieut. Briscoe, his successor, how- ever, has proved himself very capable and is well liked by the officers and enlisted men. Once a week, throughout the year, he has conducted classes in the different schools, answering and explaining the numerous questions a sked by the cadets concerning military tactics on the field. The Tech companies were the troop leadership con- very success ful inl Pace 88 REGIMENTAL—BATTALION LE tests held during the middle of the year. Four of the six companies won the preliminary contests and Captain Ellis won every game but the last one, losing then only by a small margain. The field and staff team won the first contest with Central, but was defeated in turn by Eastern. The big increase in the size of the entire organization this year necessitated a greater number of staff officers and after the examination at the Franklin School the following were appointed from Tech: Edward C. Gillette, Lieutenant Colonel, 2nd Regiment; Rodger D. Gess- ford, Major, 1st Battalion; Heber B. Brumbaugh, Major 2nd Battalion; Samuel I, Stearman, Adjutant, 2nd Regiment; H. Bremer Hunt, Adjutant, 1st Battalion; William Jenkins, Adjutant, 2nd Battalion. In consideration of the successes this year and the bright outlook for next year the future of the second regiment appears shining indeed. Battalion Tech has had two battalions of cadets this year, something we have never had before. We had but six companies, but the military instructor of the High School Cadets had the twenty companies organized into six battalions, thus. giving Tech two. The first battalion was commanded by Major Rodger D. Gessford with Lieutenant H. Bremer Hunt as Adjutant. It consisted of Com- panies A, B, and C. The second battalion was under the command of Major Heber B. Brumbaugh, and Adjutant Lieutenant W. A. Jenkins. Companies D, F, and H formed the second battalion. The spirit of the officers was made more cooperative and fraternal by the organization of an Officers’ Club. This club has made the cadet officers of the school a more compact and cooperative body instead of the old type of officers, each one afraid that some other officer would get more advantages for his company. a AC Satie aay ey “ied officers this year than ever before. cause of the fact that Tech had ca eer gin, ik eae a seo m ad more officers in battalion and staft positions than ever before. The Officers’ Club and the officers, have w orked sincerely for the only thing good officers should work for, to w : in the Competitive Drill. Ropcer D. Gessrorp. The football season of 1916 was ce he foot r tainly a most unsuccessful one for ech. Yet, it is not to be expected that the team can win every year, just be- cause we people of Tech have begun to claim the football championship before it is played. Three championships in a row is indeed a good record. As usuat we were figured a favorite by the sporting writers, because of the example set by the previous team, and the veteran material left from 1915. When Dave Pfeiffer was crippled, we lost our fighting quarter-back and field marshall. This injury was the beginning of the end. Gurevich, the stocky veteran linesman, was also kept out on account of injuries received in practice. The actual games need but little mention. We won from Eastern, but lost to Central, Western and Business. The game with Central was a heart-breaker. Tech had the ball on Central three-yard line, but fumbled it, and a Central man ran the length of the field for a touch down. The team usually lined up as follows: Carpenter, Dodge or Flannagan, ends; Barnes and Clarke, tackle; Gurevich and Easter, guards; Parker, center; Schreider or Wilson, quarterback; Bosley and Meyers, halfback, and Snyder fullback. As individual players this combination cannot be beaten, but they lacked the team work necessary to bring success. Coach Farmer, Captain Jack Easter and Manager Bob Anderson, did all possible to bring about a fourth championship, and much credit is due them for their endeavor. However the past must be forgotten and next year’s team thought of. With our men who will return in the fall, a winning aggregation should be turned out. Next year’s team will have among its numbers, Captain Johnnie Barnes, the Carpenter brothers, Clark, Gurevich, Schreider, Bosley, Adams, “Mun Sheehan and last but not least Aubrey Wardwell. With a capable coach it is easily to be seen that Tech will be in the race again with her ever present fight. While this baseball season did not appear to be uile this a great success to the eye of the majority, it can be named as a success to the people who follow the base- ball season for a long period. By that we mean this season was the beginning of a great future Tech baseball team. This year we built our team around our three seniors; Capt. Dave Pfeiffer, “Les” Myers and “Snitz” Snyder. We shall have an entire experienced team for next year and for three years to come we shall have three of the best players on this year’s team—Wardwell, Grubb, and Cropley. For next year we will have Catlin, pitcher; Guervich, catcher; Wardwell, second base; Diller, shortstop; Anderson, third base; C. Pfeiffer, Sheiry, and Dryer in the outfield. We started this year with high hopes and everything was going fine until our first blow came. Bernie Diller, our star freshman shortstop, flunked. We were forced to bring our best outfielder, “Les” Myers, in to play shortstop. This blow to the outfield weakened it so much that, in order to strengthen it, we were forced to play “Mun” Sheehan in the Central game with only one day’s practice. We were badly beaten by Central, 11-1, and after this, most of the fellows lost their former “pep.” If it had not been for the faithful efforts of a few of our men, such as “Les” Myers and Guervich, who set a good example of real hard work, our team would probably not have finished as well as it did. Too much credit cannot be given to our coach “Tug” Fury who would have done much better if he had had material which could compare with the rest of the schools. He had only two letter men to start the season with, “Dave” Pfeiffer and “Les” MYers. Our manager, Howard Draper, was forced to leave school early, which put the difficult duties of the manager on the assistant, Merial Connors. J . team if we expect to Next year we shall need more men out for the | make a better showing. neh Dave Prerrrer, Captain. ATHLETICS PAGE 94 Che peaoon 1916-1917 Proved to be the best season that track has known in the history of Tech. Guided by Captain and Coach Munroe Sheehan. the team showed up well at several of the college meets in and around Washington, and made the followers of track in the District sit up and take notice at its showing in the Spring Meet. All honor belongs to “Mun” Sheehan, as at no time in Wash- ington high school history has a team without a paid regular coach made such a showing as has our team this year. An appropriation by the G. O. gave us the necessary means of sending men to the different college meets. This was done to give the men experience in racing. Had we had the facilities for winter training, more men could have received experience in these meets and the Spring Meet score would have been different. When the Penn. Relay time came around, Sheehan, McNamara, Gross and Ryan took a pleasure jaunt in Philadelphia and brought back four individual cups and a banner for the school. This closed the college meets and all was quiet along the Potomac, awaiting the bugle’s blast for the Spring Meet. In the Spring Meet, Tech did herself proud. Though we did not win the meet from the point of view of scores, we nevertheless scored a victory in so far as we lost by the score of one event, to a school having a gymnasium, an indoor track, a stadium and two regular coaches. The features of the mect were: the running of the 880 yard run, in which “Mun” Sheehan broke the high school record, coming in first, with Gross anc Burgess pulling second and third; the winning of the century race by “Ben Carpenter forrowed by McNamara; and Clark and Bosley’s work in the shot-put and high jump respectively. The year has been very success ful, the fellows and student body as a whole, back on the 1917 track team under Mun track victories which are to follow. and with the same interest showed by the students of after years will look Sheehan as the forerunner of the Herbert A. CHAMBERLAIN, Manager. ATHLETICS PAGE 96 ele lioa|oi= Y yy Yr YY DY sf Sy Sy IS Sx El RMa« R i—isicioimiciai AS pik IN S Ny; Sicici - x � WN ON SN = |= |e |= icisi iS yi W ee | ee le le 5 oe | = The school year 1916-1917 marks the opening of a new and interesting phase of athletic life at Tech, for it is this season that has found our school, for the first time, enrolled on the inter-scholastic basketball championship schedule. And entering this new field of endeavor with good old spirit of “play to win,” Tech has gained her reward, for the basketball men have brought home to her at the end of a very successful year, the championship for 1916-1917. Early in the season, at the close of the football season many men reported for practice. From the very start the men worked with enthusiasm and fine spirit, and soon the team was ready for the first game in the inter-scholastic series. With De La Vergne as captain and “Billy” Martin as coach, to whom too much credit cannot be awarded for his hard and faithful work with the team, the men played eight inter-high school games, all of which Tech can justly be proud. The Tech team was the victor of six of these, losing two to Business. The inter-high scores are: Tech 534. eaten tie setearn eae lts + conetsiec Western 20 Tech 220 fe ote eo asec Fic asa Nek aro ators ere Eastern 12 Tech 34. 21 «ced verteeisp vireietie ferees Central 20 Techy 105s e oyiaia cere e: «anatase sjesuieto asses Business 23 Techy are ipo alain, viosavewterre pine Western — Techy: IOs cists oc 'aro «0 ne einre rattieigin ie. Eastern 9 Tech 23. nce rcce cere ceeecentaceenes Central 16 Techivl Sates wcccn fo caw ore sista pastes rows Business 17 “Dave” Pfeiffer and “Ernest” Schneider were two of the best guards in the series and they helped very much to defeat the other rane Dave Pfeiffer, made every all-high team, held his opponent to one basket 5 aie a record to feel proud of. “Roland” Tabb, our main scorer, also a i ee on every all-high team for his remarkable offensive playing, and also lec scoring for the series. ” Catlin als . Post all-high showing marked offensive “Raymond” Catlin also made the Post all-hig ability during the series. Basket Ball Owing to the fact that school began a month later than usual, girls basketball practice did not begin until the first week in November. When the first call for candidates came, quite a number of girls responded. All the classes were represented, some having more candidates than the others. After the teams were organized, practice began at Epiphany gymnasium. Every Wednesday at three-thirty, about a score of girls practiced, under the direction of Miss Coope. In the spring, during the rehearsals for the Mikado, practice was. of necessity, temporarily abandoned, as many of the girls had places in the chorus. After the Mikado had been successfully staged, practice was resumed with great vigor, for each girl realized that she was on the “last lap”’ before the championship series. On Wednesday, March 28, in the presence of several members of the faculty, friends, mothers and fathers, the first two games of the series were played. These games were Seniors versus Sophomores, and Juniors versus Freshmen. The victories went to the Senior and Junior teams, by a score of 8-0, in the first game, and 18-11, in.the second. On the following Wednesday, the Seniors defeated the Freshmen, 28-6, and the Juniors overcame the Sophomores, the score being 28-8. The final deciding games were played on Wednesday, April 18. The first one Seniors versus Juniors was to decide the ch ampionship, while the meet- ing between the Sophomores and Freshmen was to decide Mumps, that disease so destructive to (although in previous games the Senior team had’ been visited by the same affliction) for one of the star forwards of the Junior te two days before the game, the ‘cellar honors. one’s beauty, favored the Seniors am developed the mumps ATHLETICS ; PAGE 99 _ The Seniors won the championship, for the third sucessive year, by defeating the Juniors 22-4. The Freshmen received a place in the last notch by losing to the Sophomores, by a score of 12-4. The girls who played in the championship series are: Seniors—Phyllis Robinson, Helen Orth, (captain), Edith Petrie, Mabel Hubbard, Gerda Busck, Thelma Schmitt, Ethel Hegner, Faith Kohl, Louise Dadmun, Mabel Hubbard and Ethel Petrie. Juniors—Laurine Ferguson, Lois Maupin, Aleze Walters, Grace Man- ning, Elizabeth Zandonini, (captain), Genevieve Walker, Cora Yocum, Helen Kent, Crystal Bangerter. Sophomores—Katherine Heine, Bertha Hefner, Grace Roberts, Dorothy Payne, Grace Robinson, Helen Broderick, Dorothy Putnam, Hilary Dabney, (captain). Freshmen—Muriel Eddy, Fannie Constantine, Mary Stewart, Lillian Eddy, Annie Kay, Ruby Woodhull, Elizabeth Lindsey, Linda Burga, Louise Johnston, (captain), Mae Burton. Heren S. Ortu. Tennis Since the weather has been rather unsettled, the tennis tournament has not yet been entirely played off. The girls who will play in this tournament are: Edith Petrie, Ruth Clayton, Elizabeth Lindsey, Grace May, Margaret Riess, Katherine Heine, Margaret Buehne, Ursula Robins, Marjorie Lyle, Violet Thompson, Grace Roberts, Mildred Beckwith, Katherine Davis, Myrtice Stone, Irma Beaver and Anna Lynch. Two of the girls, Ruth Clayton and Edith Petrie, who won the inter-class tennis championship, last year, have been competing in an inter-high school tournament. HELEN S. Oru. RIFLE CLUB PAGE 101 t (iI. | The Rifle Club A review of the activities of the rifle club during the year 1916-1917 brings to light many interesting facts. Although the championships were lost by very small margins, yet the year as a whole was decidedly successful. When the call for men was sounded last year only three or four men of the 1915-1916 team responded due to graduations. However, by the end of the year, a good team had been built up out of new material and things at present look very rosy for next year as but three men are lost by graduation. The one outstanding feature of the successes of the year was the recognition of rifle shooting as a minor sport by the G. O. Council. A “T” is to be awarded to the five highest members of the N. R. A. indoor inter-city team, six men from the inter-school indoor matches of Washington, and to the four highest men of the eight on the outdoor inter-school matches of Washington. The members of the club were much gratified by this action and it is felt that hereafter the G. O. will give the club its strong support. The club during the by poor range facilities, by the high price of ammuni- past year was hampered biting the collection of money for dues. tion, and by the law prohil The following men earned their letter for the inter city indoor match in which 18 schools of the U. S. participated. The team finished in fourth place in Class A. In the indoor and outdoor matches of Washington, the teams finished in second place. About 49 men also qualified as Jumior Marksman and were presented bronze lapel buttons by the N. R. A. The hetyeremen are Byler (Capt.), Waite, Johnston, H. Brumbaugh, G. Brumbaugh, Stites, Grogan, Roberts and Tice. Tennis Club Last year the Tennis Club was chartered and the team had a most suc- cessful year winning from all the schools of the city except Central. This year at the first meeting of the club the election of officers was as follows: President, Arthur Lanigan; secretary, Lee Burneston; manager, Eddie Adams. After a very successful tournament the team was chosen as follows: Milo Sutliff, James Keliher, Eddie Adams, Herbert Carpenter, Will Medley, and Several other men, among them, | squad for further development. Arthur Lanigan. srown, Robins, and Sheehan, were held on the The team so far this year has had a very successful season, having defeated all the teams it has. as played, and we are looking forward to going through the se ason with flying colors. There are several more reasons why season, but it is needless to mention them, We will only quote a few statistics from our match with Friends County Club, Wednesday, May 2, Friends team has been considered as good : such reasons as; their f we have had our most successful In former years as any team in the high school for acilities for practice: their matches against older and more experienced teams and the length of their course at school. May 2 was our first match of the year, however, we were fit to play any team at the time. After three hours of steady playing our boys came home With a 5 to 1 victory M. J. Suttirr, Captain F i} { hy ' Siler Beas OP wept bh os his Rl The Glee Club The Glee Club has now completed its third year as an organization of the school. During this time its fifty members have worked hard and faithfully to improve their work and to inspire others with a love and appreciation“of the best in music. They, together with the orchestra, have given programs on several special occasions and on regular assembly days. This club formed the basis of the Tech Opera Club, a new organization of the school this year, which gaye a very suc- cessful production of the Mikado in March. Several of the principals were chosen from the members of the Glee Club as were many in the chorus. One of its most faithful and gifted members is Gladys Price who has a voice of great promise. Her work has already brought fame to Tech, the school is justly proud of her now, and is looking toward the future when she will bring more glory to the school. Several of the members of the Glee Club last year are occupying paid positions in church choirs and are doing very acceptable and creditable work. Many of the old members who have graduated frequently drop in to the rehearsals which occur Monday afternoon, immediately after school. Thus the splendid spirit of Tech is perpetuated through its Glee Club as well as all the other organizations of the school. Members—Misses Gladys Price, Mary Langley, Mary Bean, Grace May, Helen Wooster, Dorothy Payne, Elizabeth Richmond, Grace Carnahan, Mae Murry, Grace Price, Alberta Houser, M. Suit, Ella Gerber, Mary Chamberlain, Elizabeth Edmonston, Margaret Hughes, Mabel Byler, Mildred Dent, Ruth Dent, Margaret Buehne, Ella Ralston, Helen Phumphrey, Marjorie Lyles, Sara Stern, Margaret Costello, Laurine Ferguson, Zelda Morra, Frances Hill, Margaret Orrison, Sara Harvey, Elizabeth Swigart, Ursula Robbins, Hilary rans te Messrs. Stanley Depue, Harry Marlow, Joe Orange, Tom th Wary Anderson, Charles Hutchinson, Chas. Murison, Lawrence rae ox ae is ae Campbell, James Flanaghan, Raymond Gicker, Theo. as - ee mund Sachs, Maxwell Mincosky, Louis Swirigle, John Gross, Georg ssett, Hercules Magell, Eugenne Thorson, Luke Tegan. Director—Florence R. Keene. Accompanist—Florence Stonebraker. ORCHESTRA iv wn As pa cA Orchestra The Tech Orchestra has now completed the most successful year of its career. It has done much for the school and the school may well be proud of having the best, as well as practically the only High School Orchestra in the city of Washington. In fact, there are few such organizations in the country. The orchestra, besides playing in every assembly of the year, and thus creating a diversion from the staid “chapels” of other schools, helped make the “Mikado” such a success and also decreased its expenses by saving the school the expense of a professional orchestra. We have also taken part in many other school functions such as the presentation of cadet commissions, and the graduation and class-night exercises. For the last two years the orchestra has been an organized and chartered body, with the following officers: W. Snyder, president; Miss E. White, secre- tary, and R. D. Campbell, treasurer. These officers acted as a committee in pre- paring the “orchestra social,” which was held in connection with the school exhibition. This event was greatly looked forward to by every member of the orchestra, since it was the first event of its kind. He orchestra owes practically all its success to the untiring efforts and ving tend = ey, gS, Nan fe has aways een ey a being acquainted himself with all a siete a . ee i ipa a Without his careful direction patience fra Mise SU Rr nie 6 Orenestrs, � Pz e and individual co no orchestra as we have it now. Le has made it not only but to the members themselves, aching there could be a benefit to the school, AGORA Agora The Agora and its rival the Forum for the last two years was lulled to sleep by social aspirations. In those days the debating societies emphasized everything but debate. But the Agora is awake again, and it has promise of becoming victorious in inter-scholestic contests as it was in its early days. It October the Agora-was reorganized by Mr. Grossberg, Bell, Marvin, Ryan, Mincosky, Hazelwood, Miss Moser, and Miss Thorne. The officers for the first semester were: Louis Grossberg, president ; Alfred Ryan, vice-president; Jacob Shapiro, secretary; Neal Franklin, critic; and Maxwell Mincosky, sergeant-at-arms. The new election made Maxwell Mincosky, president; Miss Helen Moser, vice-president; Jacob Shapiro, secretary; Robert Anderson, critic; Miss Elsie Thorne, sergeant-at-arms. With the new officers the regular routine of debate was continued, but many new and interesting features were started. The constitution, standard s, and excuse slips were ordered to be printed. An honor roll Members were required to purchase a book on rmanent Agora seats were assigned. Strenuous procedure and the regular order of business attractive and interesting. Let us strive to make debating sheet was ordered made and framed. parliamentary law. Regular pe emphasis was laid on parliamentary was changed to make the meetings more The future of the Agora now seems assured. it a dominant influence next semester. DRAMATICS PAGE 107 eee eee 5 OS re Dramatics At Christmas, a most successful production, “Miss Civilization,” was given by the Seniors of the Players’ Club. The cast consisted of the following per- penne Amelia Gude, the leading lady, Sigmund Sachs, Alvin Preil, Russell Riordon, Branson Thomas, Rodger Gessford, and Charles Burner. The success of both plays was largely due to Miss Forbes’ efforts, who directed the actors. The “Mikado,” which was presented on March 1 5, and 16, was without a doubt the best acted and most successful production ever given in the school. The presentation was a distinct success from every point of view, and a tribute to the efforts of Mr. Dore Walten, the director, and his capable staff of assistants. A company of finished artists could hardly have been more capable of presenting this popular opera in a more proficient manner than did our students who were members of the cast. Our well-known star, Sigmund Sachs, played the part of “royalty as the “Mikado” with unusual ability. Branson Thomas was exceptionally clever as the egotistical Pooh-Bah. Stanley Depue gave a most favorable interpretation to his role as Nanki Poo. Luke Fegan, Tech’s comedian, acted the character role of Ko-Ko in a most acceptable and entertaing manner. Gladys Price, with her beautiful soprano voice, was charming as Yum-Yum. Frances [ill was especially clever in her interpretation of the part of Katisha. Mary Langley, as Pitti-Sing, Amelia Gude, as Peep-Bo, and Alvin Priel as Pish-Tush, fitted in well with this cast of exceptional talent. A touch of the modern “hits” in the form of an entirely original adaptation of “Poor Butterfly’ given by Mayda Carnahan, assisted by a group of Geisha Girls, including Louise Gude, Amelia Gude, Mar- garet Kroll, and Elsie Thorn, added much to the artistic effect of the play. The chorus was especially well trained and of unusual ability, which added materially to the entire success of the performance. The production owes much of its success to the efforts of the orchestra, which served its capacity with rare ability. With such creditable success as the spring plays have obtained, we can realize easily that Tech’s performances in the future will be even greater accom- plishments in the dramatic field. F ie After the presentation of the “M ikado” the members of the cast organized i -“.'Dingare? 4 the “Tech Opera Club” which will probably replace the Players’ a officers are as follows: Sigmund Sachs, president; Mary Langley, vice-president ; , : � Alvin Priel, treasurer; Branson Thomas, sergeant- Gladys Price, secretary; , at-arms. Marcarer C, KRovt. and trained PUBLICATIONS Tech Life The year 1916-17 has been the most successful year that Tech Life has enjoyed SDE Sone. MOIS, At the beginning of the year, the paper was left with a debt of approximately $130 on its hands, and, considering the increased cost of all material necessary in the printing of a paper, we feel that we have done very well indeed to clear up this debt. We may now boast of being free from debt and of having some money to our credit. Branson Thomas was first Editor-in-Chief, but owing to his election as Class President of June 717, it became necessary for him to resign and continue his duties as assistant, in which position he has worked faithfully and contributed much to the paper. Dupont C. Bomar was made Business Manager and discharged his duties faithfully until the second semester when it became necessary for him to resign. Maxwell M. Mincosky was appointed in his place and has proved himself a thorough business man. At first the Literary staff was rather small and we found that we must make addition s in order to uphold the standard of our paper. As a result, Rodger Gessford and Jack Easter were appointed and their work has been of such a standard as to be worthy of any news paper. Rodger Gessford has the distinction of having contributed more material to the paper than any other member of the staff; his average per issue being twenty-five hundred words. Jack Easter has crowded the sport page with spicy, snappy news, and deserves considerable credit for his efforts. No member of the staff has worked more faithfully than Bernard J. Hick. We are indeed gratefully to this young member for his efficient service through- out the year. j The Art Department has been well managed by Tyler B. Kiener, who proved himself to be an artist of no little ability. Last but not least, we mention “Gene” Thorson, w Circulation Department very efficiently. We wish to thank the students advertisers for their hearty support during and all her interests a most successful and prosperous future. ho has handled the of Tech, our outside readers, and our : r ye the past year, and we wish “Tech Life Gorpon C. Tisnitts, Editor-in-Chief. ee - CLUBS PAGE 110 PAGE UCR Cg! ee a Chemistry Club The Chemistry Club was organized at the beginning of the second semester but, owing to the departure of its president, Mr. Stickel, no great advancement has been made. : ; It is hoped that next year the club will come into its own and be one of the most active clubs at Tech. The Engineering Club The Engineering Club of Tech was formed by students of the science classes and has for its object the practical consideration of modern engineering problems. Several interesting lectures have been presented to the club during the course of the year, and we are confident that we have made such advancement as to be counted one of the most important organizations at Tech next year. The French Club The first of the social organizations to be formed at Tech was the French Club. Our meetings were held the first and third Wednesdays of every month at the home of Miss Maret, our faculty advisor. We spoke nothing but French during the. meetings. At the first meeting, November 15th, Norman Lowson was elected president, Miss Thelma Schmitt, secretary, and Alvin West, treasurer. The German Club The German Club has been one of the most active organizations of the school during the past year. Our membership is large and unusual interest in the club is taken by every member. ; All of the business in the meeting is carried on auf Deutsch, but we show our patriotism by singing the Star Spangled Banner at the close of each meeting. We hope for a large membership next year. Girls’ Emblem Club The Girls’ Emblem Club is composed of all girls who have won T’s in the branches of athletics open to the young ladies of the school . The club has given several entert 1 very successful. The officers are: Phyllis Robinson, president ; tary; and Mabel Hubbard, treasurer. ainments during the year which were Thelma Schmitt, secre- - _ PAGE tIt The Officets’ Club To follow the lately adopted custom of organizing social clubs at the school, the commissioned officers of the cadets formed a soctéty Bit : it Officers’ Club. At the first meeting, officials elected were Capt lath pei dent; Col. Gillette, vice-president; Maj. Gessford, secretary; Captain. ‘Elli treasurer ; and Lieut. Cohen, sergeant-at-arms. We appointed a cbimittee of Maj. Gessford, Maj. Brumbaugh, and Capt. Ellis to present a constitution to ne G. O. that would enable us to obtain our charter. The Sergeants’ Club : The sergeant members of the cadets, not to be outdone by the commissioned officers who had formed an Officers’ Club, put one over on the ‘coms’ by quickly organizing and being the first of the two to be chartered by the G. O. At the first meeting B. C. McNulty was elected president. The club has made marked advancement this year and hopes to be even more successful next semester. The Spanish Club Following the organization of French and German clubs at the school, several students banded together to form the Spanish Club. Miss McColm, the faculty advisor, presided at our first meeting, when we appointed a committee to draw up and present a constitution to the G. O. Meetings were held the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month and socials the third Wednesday. All transactions at our meetings or elsewhere are done in Spanish. Swimming Team The Tech Swimming Team was organized May 2, 1917, and was chartered by the General Organization Council as a secondary sport. The team has Mr. Eldridge as faculty advisor, Guy Winkjer as team captain, and-H. F. Campbell as manager. F One meet, a dual affair with Central, has so far been held, In this meet, although the final score was in favor of the “boys on the hill,” our team showed up well. Winkjer won the plunge for distance with a dive of forty-five feet six inches, two feet better than the ‘distance made by the second Central man, and Campbell won the five hundred yard swin in eight minutes fourteen seconds, breaking the Central High School record by five seconds. The other ahaa of the team competing with Central were: J. G. Loehler, Roger Gales all Tavener, John Barnes, J. G. Convy, E2S. Pardoe and S. Ss. Conaway, : i The team will enter a large squad in the scholastic Fis ee meet and expects to bring several championship marks to Tech, if not the champton- ship itself. - a a ern ane RTT SD oe PAGE I12 CLUBS—CADET OFFICERS The T Club The “T” Club, composed of all the letter men of the school, made its appearance last January and has made the most marked advancement of any of the clubs. = The club has, during the course of the year, staged several very success- ful dances. The officers for the year were: Jack Easter, president; Raymond Parker, .yice-president; Robert N. Anderson, secretary ; Morrison Clark, treasurer; and Leo Snyder, sergeant-at-arms. . The club has, at all times, worked for the betterment of Tech and a mem- bership in the club is to be looked forward too. The Wireless Club The Wireless Club, one of Tech’s oldest and most promising organizations, has had a very successful season. The mere fact that the wireless stations have been closed on account of war, is no reason to think of the Wireless Club as an extinct organization. Several of our boys have enlisted as operators in the Naval Reserve and are serving at Arlington, Va. The officers of this semester were: C. R. Rowe, president; E. D. Sener, vice-president; W. H. Ragsdale, secretary; and E. Snyder, chief operator. The roster contains thirty-five names. Roster of Regimental and Battalion Officers Lieut. Col. Edward C. Gillette, Jr., Commanding 2nd Regiment. Capt. Charles A. Burner, Adjutant, Brigade. Capt. Samuel Stearman, Adjutant, 2nd Regiment. Major Rodger D. Gessford, Commanding tst Battalion, 2nd Regiment. Lieut. H. Bremer Hunt, Adjutant ist Battalion, 2nd Gecineni: Major Heber B. Brumbaugh, Commanding 2nd Battalion, 2nd Regiment. Lieut. William A. Jenkins, Adjutant 2nd Battalion, 2nd Regiment. COMPANY ROSTERS ist Licut. Charles I . Silsby Alfred G. Santleman Percy O. Danforth Morris F. Baldwin Daniel G. Cooper Thomas A. Babbington John M. Baxter Alfred Bisset Robert F. Carter Charles D. Davis James H. Dorsett Winfield H. Fellows Paul R. Foght Charles B. Gilston William P. Hohn Thomas O. Holmes Howard C. Looney J. Milton Probey PAGE 113 te Roster Company A Captain Donald W. Marshall SERGEANTS M. Edward Nevils Paul T. Hannen CORPORALS Henry A. Getz John F. Moore PRIVATES Edgar R. Smith Kenneth W. Spencer Clay M. White. Charles N. Bell Ralph E. Box Millard C. Caldwell Aubrey F. Crovo Earl Disney John F. Hillyard George M. Irelan Leighton W. Johnston Sidney King 2nd Lieut. Charles P. Amazcen Walter Scholl Arthur T. Saunders William Lowe Ralph L. McCreery Malcolm D. McWhorter Joseph Orange Joseph J. Palmer William H. Ragsdale Edward T. Smith Henry Sparrow John O. Thornton Murry Weekly Harry P. Wilkinson Albert D. Whiteworth Harry Yokoyama ITerbert Pierce PAGE 114 Ist Lieut. Avin E. West Charles R. Rowe Joseph R. Fillius George Crossman Raymond W. Murray Herbert E. Andrews Charles R. Bush James M, Barnard Douglass D. Burnside Richard S. Blackistone Harley E. Grogan August E, Henze Paul Kimball Elwood M. McCarthy Thomas G. Reamy Charles E. Sener John W. Tolson Roster Company B Captain John G. Byler -and. Lieut. Elwood Hansmann SERGEANTS Theodore Medford Paul E. Garber CORPORALS Ingham S. Roberts Jacob Shapiro PRIVATES Charles W. Tice Ernest A. Graves George T. Bevers Harry C. Bomgardner Sidney H. Burgess Crown H. Davis Francis A. DeFontes Wilbur E. Disney Lawrence Fitzgerald August W. Fredricks Harold P. Ganss Charles E. Gross COMPANY ROSTERS Ralph A. Buckler George B. Davis Donald C. Stuart Louis E. Harwood Phillip Karmel J. Hough Stuart W. Jenks Clarence Moore John B. Marbury Walter D.-Oertley Elbridge C. Purdy Crispin Reynolds Robert A. Roxby John H. Voss Melvin G. Wedman ADAMS DATED C. a COMPANY ROSTERS —— Captain Edmund K. Ellis ist Lieut. George F. A. Stutz Raymond A. Kappler Mortimer B. Morehouse Percy L. Patrick Lester M. Petrie Stanford Abel Edward Holzman George R. Lewis Arthur W. Lusby Harry MacFate Charles McKee William W. Richardson Angello F. Robertello Martin Riess Sidney Rubinsky Martin Siedenberg Maurice Fillius- SERGEANTS Gustav Mattfeldt Henry Clepatch CoRPORALS Attillio Di Guliana Kenneth Vieth PRIVATES George Abrams William Anderson Ellison Barber Milton J. Barry Howard E. Boswortli Kenneth Donaldson Dixon W. Hall Max Harrison Charles H. Kingsbury Norbert I. Healy Aubrey Lanston PAGE 115 A ae cg oe i Roster Compa ny C 2nd Lieut. James E. Roeder Barnett Chatlin William H. Harris Wilmer T. Bartholomew Anton Liebe Walter W. Lissowitz Everett E. Lloyd Leonard Nachman John H. Poetzman Theodore Robb John F. Sullivan Elmer H. Taylor Henry I. Taylor Phil Terry William E. Thomas William F, White PAGE 116 Ist Lieut. Moritz A, Alfred G. Powell Robert N. Young Granger M. Brumbaugh Claude L. Pickins Ernest D. Barber William H. Belt Stanley R. Darcy Phillip Elliot Paul F. Grove Norman F, Hampton Walter T. Parker George M. Prevost William A. Vogel Arthur H. Walter Harry J. Warthen Ricardo F. Wallace COMPANY ROSTERS Roster Company D Captain George Bisset Cohen SERGEANTS August W. Hines Barron L. McNulty CORPORALS Paul F. Loehler Morrison Clark PRIVATES Charles R. Wire Edson E. Baldwin Joseph G. Beard Leon Chatelaine Thomas H. Fawcett Jerome B. Goldsmith William A. Groome Stanley Henderson Donald Hunter Elmore G, Johnannes James G. Loehler 2nd Lieut. Robert E. Graham C. Russell Riordan Ralph A. Cusick Frank H. Praeger Carrol S. McNulty Robert D. Milner Robert M. Montgomery William M. Mushake Robert C. Parker Aaron S. Rippey Charles R. Sekinger Keith T. Small David H. Stebbing Walter J. Wandrack Joseph L. Wrenn Guy S. Winkjer eee COMPANY ROSTERS Roster Company F PAGE I17 Captain Edward R. French Ist Lieut. Walter Shearer Paul F. Dowling Harold W. Hicks William W. Harris Euclid S. Fleming James B. Bradley Carroll L. Coakley Clifford B. Dyer Arthur J. Fitzgerald Richard Halpenny Watson Lees e H. W. Magill Charles M. Muir Sterling R, Newell John J. O'Connor SERGEANTS Herbert Nichols Barney Krucoff CoRPORALS Edwin H. Snyder Arthur L. Budlong PRIVATES E. R. Thorson James E. Parker Joseph C. Burger George C. Danforth Francis Hawkins Milton S. Landy Seth M. MacDonald Donald B. Mcleod Arthur B. Miller John C, Paine Henry Mitschler 2nd Lieut. George Lorch Charles H. Coleman George L. Naramore Percivall Hall William Schlosser Howard Silsby Harry C. Temps Howard C. Thomas Frederick W. Troup Joseph C. Turco Clarence J. Thorson William A. Van Doren Charles J. Springmann Ralph S. Zea Pace 118 Ist Lieut. Alfons Sanders Frederick S. Butler George J. Gill Chester E. Barclay William B. Belt Harry P. Ahern Wilton T. Allen James F. Greene M. Douglass Greene Kurt H. Laubinger George A. Slater William R. Thomas William 1B. Tillingghast Charles S. Voigt Russel G. Woolard Edwin T. Bean COMPANY ROSTERS Roster Company H Captain Frederick Slanker SERGEANTS George A. Schwab John I. Brosnan CoRPORALS Maurice F. Brothers Steven F, Fegan _ PRIVATES Carlton L. Adams Harvey O. Castell Arthur W. Crocker Warren C, Crump George W. Davis Henry F. Hecking Pennock Helman Jack L, Hooker Robert R. Gramm Karle L. Kirchener 2nd Lieut. Eugene B. English Charles A. Riddle Ralph W. Cramer Jerome A. Watrous George J. Kuttner Benjamin E. Lanham Harry E. Mockbee Elmer Raeder Frederick Scheuch Frank A. Taylor Noble Upperman Charles A. Whitaker John I. White James L. Whitemore Warren R. Winner ADVERTISEMENTS PAGE I19 ADVERTISEMENTS We request all friends of Tech to patronize the advertisers so that ® in the future the projectors of the Year Book will not have to undergo the many tribulations which befell us this year. A true Techite shows as much spirit by assisting in this way as by rooting at a football game. REMEMBER, THAT THE PATH OF OUR SUCCESSORS MAY THUS BE SMOOTH ADVERTISEMENTS PAGE 120 YOU are NEEDED IN THE DRAFTING PROFESSION Your Salary will be high and your advancement sure CLASSES ALL YEAR Night or Day Columbia School of Drafting McLachlen Bldg., 10th and G Snyder Little Desirable Shoes and Hosiery 1211 F Street, Northwest MEN WOMEN CHILDREN THIS BOOK WAS PRINTED BY HAYWORTH PUBLISHING Housg GENERAL PRINTERS OF ALL KINDS OF FINE PRINTING “SCHOOL PRINTING SPECIALISTS” 636 G Street, Northwest Phone Main 1062 Washington, D. C. ADVERTISEMENTS Pace 121 ALPHER KUR The Sport Mart THatchmakerg 905 F Street, N. W. J ewelers Mechanics’ and En i gravers’ Tools and plies. Gold and Silver: Plata: ae Wire and Solder. 430-432 9th Street, N. W., 2nd Floor Washington, D. C. Telephone Main 840 Always for W.A.H. Chutch Lumber OF ALL KINDS 8th and C Streets, Southwest Quality Outfitters to College Men THE AVENUE AT NINTH Pittman and Gregg Shorthand taught by Individual Methods The Drillery Business and Civil Service College National Laundry Co. COAT, APRON AND TOWEL SUPPLY 1100 New York Avenue Former Civil Service Examiner in charge of our Civil Service Department LEBER SEORUSE SEER SEGUE MEER ES aEED : We make a vast majority of all the Class Pins, Trophies and Medals used in Washington including the “T” club pins and the Co, medals. DESIGNS AND ESTIMATES FREE R. Harris Co. THE JEWELERS Corner 7th and D Streets, N. W. PAGE 122 ADVERTISEMENTS CHARLES F, LANMAN President J. HARRY CUNNINGHAM Vice-President Cc. L. LANMAN Secretary J. MAXSON CUNNINGHAM § Asst. Secretary Lanman Engraving Co. POST BUILDING WASHINGTON, D. C. HALF TONES ZINC ETCHINGS PROCESS ENGRAVERS ILLUSTRATORS DESIGNERS Quality and Speed COLLEGE AND SCHOOL ANNUALS A SPECIALTY PHONE MAIN 673 ADVERTISEMENTS PAGE 123 1JACOB REED’S SONS MANUFACTURERS OF Uniforms of Quality FOR Officers of the ARMY NAVY MARINE CORPS and Leading Military Colleges and Schools throughout the United States 1424-1426 Chestnut Street PHILADELPHIA Your Kitchen Work Will be a pleasure instead of a bugbear if it is equipped with a Modern Gas Range and Gas Water Heater DO YOU KNOW About our Easy Monthly Payment Plan? WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT CO. 425 TENTH STREET, N. W. QUALITY STYLE PRICE Snappy Suits for the Snappy Young Man 738 Sevente Se, N.W. HIBR MAN’S _ Washington, D.C. PAGE 124 ADVERTISEMENTS George Washington University OFFERS INSTRUCTION IN Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Chemical Engineering; also in Arts and Sciences, Medicine, Dentistry, Law —ss REEVE’S CHOCOLATES M: As D7B2 sh 7Rabroghigw bh: VeEoR-Y -D A -Y 1209 F STREET, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. “The Velvet Kind” THE CREAM OF ALL ICE CREAMS CHAPIN-SACKS MANUFACTURING CO. WASHINGTON, D. C. ADVERTISEMENTS PAGE 125 M. E. SMITH All High School Supplies 1618 Seventh St., N. W, Opposite Tech. Harty D. Sachs GROCERIES and PROVISIONS 900 8rd St, S, W. Phone M, 6445 Barber Ross Mechanics’ Tools, Hardware, Cutlery, House Furnishings. llth and G St., N. W. Geo. M. Barker 649-651 N. Y. Ave, 1517 7th Street Doors, Sash, Blinds, Lumber and Manufactured Mill Work Established 61 years W. P. Fullock, Mer. Percy H. Moore PATENT ATTORNEY as eT CS et eee Class Pins and Medals Berry KS TAhitmore Co, Jewelers, Silversmiths, Stationers Diamond Merchants hone 4545 and 4546 F and Eleventh St. A. J. HURLEY Wholesale and Retall dealer in MEATS 527-28-29 Center Market Phone Main 1168 9th Street Wing Telephone, Main $055 W. B. GARRISON, Inc. Makers of Pennants, Importers and Jobbers of Stationery, Post Cards, Souvenirs, View Books, Novelties, etc. 416 Tenth Street, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. Turn Your Junk Into Money International Junk Co. L. HARRISON, Mer. 1530 N. J. Ave., N. W-. Phone M. 4983 “THE BIGGEST LITTLE STORE” Raymond Bradley JEWELER 230 Pennsylvania Ave., S. E. National Union Bullding Repairing Phone Linc. 4149 A. KAHN Jeweler and Optician Maker of Your Class Pins 935 F St.. N. W. Washington, D. C. Louis A. Everett HATTER AND FURNISHER 223 Pa. Ave., S. E. BREWOOD Engravers Embossers Stationers _ Ball Programs a Specialty 579 13th St., N. W. Washington, D. C. Chas. E. Nally Dealer in Geseueoeeenst: Everything in Men’s Wear Clothing, Hats, Furnishings, Shoes Sol Herzog Co. 602 and 604 Ninth St., N. W. Sokolove’s Orchestra Available for all Cadet and Class Peaceeer Too Seeuesee Everything In ahh ingilone and Salt Mea a . Fifth and Asati N. E. Phone Linc. 1074 1533 8th St., N. W. Phone 4543 Ton oa PUPT rl ev es C1 et a Ea FS TTREULECUUEE ec nee eeceeer LEVerrreper Lag a SOO te Be Pt Cee eee eee PO 2) Oe Oe Cee een Pe ee eee Pe Set PETE PeLe Eee Cee ITUTELE CREAR LR SERRE eAneeoeeee! PAGE 126 COMPLIMENTS. OF Stanley W. Bell, Feb. 15 COMPLIMENTS OF LO,WSeReE NE Ee — BRADBURY PIANOS F. G. Smith Piano Company 1217 F Street W. P. Van Wickle, Vice-President Victor and Columbla Talking Machines and Records. F, L. ASH FINE FAMILY GROCERIES Imported and Domestic Cigars Phone, West 306 Corner 28th and Dumbarton Ave., N. W. ADVERTISEMENTS Allan E. Walker, Prealdent W. M. Hoffman, Secretary, Firemen’s Insurance Company of Washington and Georgetown Chartered by Congress 1837 Seventh St. and La. Ave., N. W. THE MODE Specializing on Young Men’s Clothes, Hats and Haberdashery ELEVENTH AND F STREETS Coupon worth 10c. In trade at FRED CAVALIER 103 R Street, N. W. For every pair of shoes amounting o over $1.00 DERE ES) PE eee eek he ek ee ee ee COMPLIMENTS OF C. C. Grossberg, Feb. 717 W Charla Samar Schaot PY Museum and Arokives ARCHIVES OF THE PUBLIC + OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA yi ; ea Re tae GST POSES. Via Cee ae: £04, Mit Arcs Ie wr iS A ay estab Sc aegee 47 FEET zs 2! . t i 3 i é Fd = 3: z: Same RTE EE x32 = Sesser ans e fee SF 0 soho ce ag ie gon