Northeastern University - Cauldron Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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C. RUSSELL SHAW Editor-in-Chief LEWIS G. MASON Business Manager JEREMIAH P. MURPHY Managing Editor DONALD R. SPEARS Managing Editor CHARLES E. BERGAMINI Photographic Editor WARREN L. GANONG Photographic Editor LAWRENCE I. TEMPLEMAN Snapshot Editor PROF. EVERETT C. MARSTON Faculty Adviser

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ALONG with the deepest depths of the business depression, came the enrollment of the Class of 1937 at Northeastern. Dissatisfac- tion and uncertainty hovered everywhere. America expressed its feel- ings at the polls in November by electing a Democrat to the Presi- dency. Spring brought with it the inauguration, the bank holiday, and still more uncertainty. Then followed the rapid formation of the Alphabet Agencies, each playing its part in the frantic attempts of the administration to restore order to the chaotic situation. Dust storms, floods, international difficulties — both natural and man-made ob- stacles — slowed the drive to normalcy, but the trend was unmistak- able. Now, in the spring of 1937, we find the economic cycle once more on an encouraging upswing, even though international relations seem to be entangled by intrigue and distrust. We who entered Northeastern at the lowest point of the depression, are entering industry at a period when indications point to a stable and a more enlightened era. In the meantime, our University has been surging forward, in spite of the hindrances of external conditions. The year 1934 marked the granting of the first Bachelor of Science degrees. Changes in the curricula have been made periodically, to meet the ever-changing needs of industry and of the world. The Division C four-year plan and increased full-time facilities relieved the stress of student unemploy- ment. The College of Liberal Arts came, to fulfill a recognized need. Accreditation by important agencies added to the repute of the Uni- versity. Finally, in our senior year, came a welcome announcement — Northeastern will occupy the first of its new buildings in the fall of 1938! In athletics, football arrived at Northeastern along with us. The undefeated team of 1935 consisted largely of our classmates. Within the short space of four years of varsity intercollegiate competition, the Husky elevens have built up an enviable reputation throughout the small colleges of the East. The basketball and baseball teams of the 1934-35 season earned powerful claims to the mythical New Eng- land championships, and the outdoor track team of 1935 won the coveted New England title. In the winter of 1936-37 a fine hockey team brought back to Northeastern its previous standing in the puck- chasing sport. From year to year Northeastern is forging to the lop athletically.

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In an effort to match the upswing in economic conditions, in academic and athletic achievement, the editors of the Cauldron have attempted various innovations. We have tried to make this a yearbook in which Seniors are stressed. We have featured the activities of our classmates as much as possible, even in athletics, where our five-year course, with the resulting ineligibility of seniors, makes such a task almost hopeless. At our request, four members of the faculty spent much time in making the selections for our favorite innovation — the Men of Dis- tinction page. The purpose of the page is to give permanent recogni- tion to the men in the Class of 1937 who, in the estimate of competent judges, have contributed most to the life of the University during their undergraduate years. To those members of the faculty who assisted us in the preparation of this feature, we give our thanks; to those Seniors who won places of distinction, we offer hearty congratu- lations. The work of issuing the Cauldron has been greatly increased and complicated by the new plan of distribution. But the job has been done, and the Board believes that the new distribution plan is a logical and desirable one, and should be continued. With the co-operation of the Department of Student Activities, and the support of the under classes through class advertisements and individual subscriptions, we have been able to produce a yearbook for which we hope we need to offer no apology. The Board acknowledges its gratitude to the following individ- uals : To Mr. Russell C. Knight, Planning Counselor, of Howard Wes- son Company To Air. Dino G. Aalz, of Andover Press To all of the offices of the University which have contributed time and material; and especially to Miss Alexandra Graham, of the Department of Student Activities, who materially assisted the Busi- ness Manager in taking underclass orders Above all, to Professor Everett C. Marston, whose inspiration, patience, and ideas created this book.