North Dakota State College of Science - Agawasie Yearbook (Wahpeton, ND)

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PAGE 4 THE 1950 AGAWASIE SSS Instructors Invent Flo-Trol Safety Device For Light Planes The State School of Science found itself in the aviation limelight early last fall when the CAA approved a safety device invented by Art Sampson, head of the SSS aviation department, and Merle Ralston, who took over duties in the machine shop when John Ness was taken ill. The new device has been described by aviators as the most important contribution to small plane safety in the past 15 years.” The invention of the device, now known as Flo-Trol Splates, was the result of a mutual love for aerial fox hunting by Sampson and Ralston. They wanted a light plane with more maneuverability. To get it they cut the outer 14 inches off each wing tip of a Piper Cub and then added a pair of vertical panels extending as much as 2li inches above and below the top and bottom of each end of the wing. The panel, which is a fraction of an inch thick, tapers to the rear, coming to a point just beyond the rear end of the wing itself. The advantages of the new device are that it gives higher all-around performance to small planes including shorter takeoff, faster climbing, higher cruising speed, slower landing speed, shorter landing run and an ability to maneuver at slow speeds with safety. ☆ ☆ ☆ One of the most active students on campus during the 1919-50 school year was Jim Hansmann. Jim, editor of the Dakota Scientist for the first half of the school year, was a letterman in football, basketball and baseball. A second-year printing student. Jim was a trades school representative on the student cabinet and instrumental in organization of several campus activities. Death Claims Veteran Instructor John Ness The SSS campus was saddened in March by the death of John M. .Xcss. notable alumnus and Celeron instructor, f is death was caused by a recurrence of a heart attack, after he had been ailing since October. John iXess first came to SSS as a student in I90S. at the same time serving as instructor in a forge shop. In 1925 he became director of the trades school machine shop—a position he held until his death. Details in spring supplement. The mixed Chorus under Miss Esther Schulz's direction entertained vacation bound SSS'ers at a Christmas assembly on Wednesday. December 15. I.ila Lucas began the program softly playing a piano solo of Silent Night while Pat McCarty and Gerry Esterbv narrated the Christmas Story. The Chorus sang several Christmas numbers— Alleluia. Noel. Today There Is Ringing. and Susannie. Doris Sunby. Wilfred Wehlander. Orville Fenske. Robert Gillcs. Sylvia Wasdahl and Bill were soloists on the program. A Fantasia of familiar Christmas hymns and carols finished off the program with Willie Wehlander soloing on the final number Christmas Candles.” Ray Chermak Directs Wahpeton High Band In February Program Ray Chermak and his Wahpeton High School Band presented a concert on Wednesday morning. February 2. for all SSS students. The opening number on the program was entitled March of the Spanish Soldiers” with the next number featuring a trombone trio. A French horn quartet rendered Four Hornsmen” followed bv two numbers, violin solo, by Virginia Hans. A very smooth piece. Syncopated Clock. won the hearts and applause of the assembly and it was received just as enthusiastically when Mr. Chermak had the band repeat it. The final number was a current hit of the week— Jealous Heart. Sampson and Ralston New safety for aviators Mixed Chorus Presents Christmas Program At December 15 Assembly

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THE 1950 AGAWASIE PAGE 3 Coal Shortage Felt At Science When Regular Shipments Are Delayed Fingers wore kept crossed during the winter months for fear that the school’s coal supplies would give out completely. At one time in January, the reserve supply had dwindled to a two day's supply. Several sources were able to lend part of their supply to the school to keep the central heating plant in operation until delayed shipments were received. The root of the trouble was a ten carload emergency stockpile which was delivered in the fall. Unseasonal December rains soaked the pile and the following freeze made the stock pile like rock and it couldn't be used in school boil- ers. The delay in regular shipments was caused by a series of railway delays. “And In This Corner Full House For Golden Cloves Tourney On Sports Front A resolution was passed by the student body in March to change the student cabinet constitution to allow for election of cabinet members for the coming year in April instead of May. Upsets Highlight Cage, Gridiron Season; Boxers Show Good Form Sixteen representatives of state REA cooperatives attended a special one-week meter school at SSS in February. Jim Wright. SSS electrical instructor, was in charge of the class. Upsets were the big news during both the basketball and football seasons of 1019-1950. Coach Earl “Skip Bute’s gridders set the pattern on Armistice Day by knocking highly touted Minot Teachers out of a tie for the NDIC Lila Jean Lucas Heads Active Girls' Sacajawea Club At Science Campus girls found plenty of social activity during the 19-19-50 school year through the Sacajawea Club (named for the famous Indian woman who guided the Lewis Clark expedition). President of the club was Lila Jean Lucas, second year junior college student from Wahpeton. Lila, whose talents as a musician were put to good use as accompanist for many campus vocal groups, was assisted by vice president Pat Roth. Sacajawea cabinet members were June Trovatten. Shirley Wa-cha. Marguerite Vandal. Ila Lang-seth, Athea Skovholt and Joan Haber man. Top event of the year for club members was a formal dance held February 11. Joan Habcrman was general chairman. Lila Jean Lucas Active Leader and Musician title with a 20-13 victory. Coach Ed Werrc’s cagers took a cue from the gridiron boys and added a bright note to an otherwise so-so season by handing the Valley City Vikings their only conference defeat by outplaying them 71-65. Injuries played a big role in both the football and basketball seasons. The Wildcats ended up their conference schedule in football with a 3-3 record, while the basketball quint found themselves with a 5-7 NDIC record at the end of the season. Meanwhile, individual Wildcat stars placed high on several all-star teams. In football four Cat-gridders won all-conference honors. They were Captain Dean Knapp. Cliff Hermes. Tex Kickcrl and John Drury. Drury and Rick-ert also were named to the Fargo Forum's all-state team. The state basketball limelight fell on Captain Alf Dighans. G'5 Wildcat center. Dighans won both all-conference and all-state honors. In boxing. Coach George Brae-kin's lighters stood out in the annual regional Golden Gloves tournament in addition to a successful inter-collegiate season. Two SSS boxers won regional Golden Gloves titles. Teddy Carr came out on top in the welterweight class, while Jack Brooks won the featherweight title. Details in sports section.

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THE 19S0 AGAWASIE PAGE 5 Printing Students Work On Colorful SSS Catalog; Include Radical Changes Printing students had an opportunity to work on a project that ha.: gained consideraole recognition as an unusual publication. It is the 1950-51 SSS college catalog. The now edition of the catalog had many radical departures from the usual college bulletin. Particularly unusual was the use of several different colors to designate different sections of the catalog. The general information section of the catalog was printed on the traditional white paper, but the three sections containing information about the three divisions of the school were each printed on a different color. The business school section was on yellow, the junior college on green and the trades school on orange. A special insert printed on light blue cardboard contained answers to questions most frequently asked by prospective students. Other changes over previous SSS catalogs include two 16-page picture sections, a two color picture cover, a completely revised introductory section and many other changes. The catalog was under the direction of the public relations office and was produced entirely in the trades school printing department. Three Students Get Special Awards For Classroom Activities Special scholarship awards were made during the 1919-50 school year to three junior college students. First award went to Teddy Erickson. first year collegian from Lowry, Minn. He received a copy of the Handbook of Physics and Chemistry awarded by the Cleveland Chemical Rubber Co. Erickson’s award was based on his chemistry grade for the first half of the school year. It was the highest in the two freshman chemistry classes. Two other students received 12 world globes presented by Time magazine for highest marks in Time Current Events tests. Robert Zimmerman of Wahpe-ton received the high mark among those taking the test in economics classes. Wilfred Wchlandcr of DeLamere was highest among those taking the test in American Government class. Walter A. Currie 1891-1010 One of the SSS greats ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Instructor Walter A. Currie Dies Of Heart Attack At Football Game The little guy with the booming voice; the original printer’s devil . one of the great of the State School of Science, is dead. Walter A. Currie, 55. SSS linotype instructor since 1929, died of a heart attack while cheering the Wildcat football team in a game September 23. The 1019 Agaivasie was dedicated to Mr. Currie. The following tribute appeared on the dedication page: For the past twenty years. W. A. Currie has taught linotype and journalism at the State School of Science. Previously he had several years of trade experience in printing and linotype, and he had taught at Dunwoody Institute, Minneapolis. Because he is so expert as craftsman, able and inspiring as instructor, devoted to the welfare of his students not only when they are in his classes but also during their later working years, we rate him as a practically perfect teacher.