Philadelphia University - Analysis Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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BACK ROW'--Left to Right: Zane, Perma, Silverman, Garfield, Silvernlnn, lllansfield, Holweger. SECOND ROW: Brillstein, Goldnuzn, Hanover, A. Gusnum, Gordon., Scanlan, Donegrm. FRONT HOW7: Akers, Sntherlrmd, Jerome, Schneider, Rake, Safir, Freeflman, l. Gusnum. TH 1, EXTIL The Textile Engineeri' was inaugurated as the official student publication at P. T. l. on October 5, l947. Prior to that date there were two fraternity papers extant: The Sigma Phi Tau NYVhiproll, and the Phi Psi uSpinneret. At the suggestion of Prof. Thcel, these two news sheets were merged and the efforts of the two editorial staffs, supplemented with new talent, were coni- hined. The undertaking has had not only the blessings, but the financial support of the Institute. It is hoped that the school will be relieved of the financial hurdcn as the paper expands to include advertising. The future of the Wllcxtile Engineerw GI R bright. The Philadelphia Textile Institute is growing rapidly and its fame is widespread. A student organ of such an institution is in an enviable position and its possibilities are limitless. Because of these things its responsi- bilities are also great. lt must be conducted so as to benefit the students, to reflect credit upon the school, and to further the cause of textile education. The first steps have been made. The burden now rests upon the students' shoulders to continue and improve that which has been started. Hcrels to the success of the uTcx- tile Engineer. The desirability of a school newspaper

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lt was late in November, 194-7, that the senior class got permission from Dean Cox to publish the first post-war Analysis. A meeting of the class was held. At this time the joint editors and the business manager were elected by unanimous vote. It was with- out any experience or records of past Analysis that we endevored to publish this book. To make the task more difficult we had to have all our manuscript at the printers within two months. The editors immediately formed a staH consisting of a photographic editor, sport editor, an art staff and three associate editors. No time was lost in plan- ning and apportioning the enormous work to be done. Team work begot swift progress. We were fortunate, however, in obtain- ing from Dr. Tumbleston and Mr. Lawrence, our faculty advisors, both sound advise and proper guidance through the various barriers we of necessity encountered. The editors and their staff could not write this book without co-operation from the senior class and several underclassmen. The class history and the brilliant but subtle sentences under each member of the gradu- ating class were the result of concerted action of several members of the senior class. Marvin Safir volunteered, and the editors accepted his offer to look into the stars and write our class's future. William Sutherland, a prominent member of the junior class gave us the account of his class's activities. Thomas Qualman and his close acquaintances were the chonielers for the sophomores, while Charles Levin and Robert Harris were re- sponsible for the records of the freshmen class. Vffc, the editors of the l94-8 Analysis would like to take this opportunity to thank the above mentioned and everyone else who helped to formulate this Analysis. Without their co-operation this book would not have been possible. We must also take time to thank our librarian and the other members of the school staff who assisted us in typing and proofreading the manuscript. Messrs. Rake and Safdeye, Co-editors, in their Private Office maping out the original plans for the Analysis.

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is quite generally admitted. However, prior to the unpreeedentedly heavy post-war en- rollment of students, a venture of this na- ture was deemed impractical. Wfith our tremendous numerical expansion tand the impending physical expansion of P. T. l.t all objections disappeared. The Philadelphia Textile Institute is a changed place. The old grads might have a hard time recognizing it with its crowded corridors and classrooms. lt is no longer possible to know all your fel- low students intimately as in the days gone by. Vlfe believe the paper will in some measure make up for this loss by stimulating student interest in school activities by pro- viding a means for student expression on topics of general interest After the sanction of the Dean was re- ceived, a volunteer staff was formed and Roderic Rahc, '48, and Norman Schneider, '48, were elected co-editors. The first edition was published nameless, and a contest held for the selection of a suitable caption. The winning entry was submitted by Jerry Cor- don, 749. We wish to express our apprecia- tion to all who have assisted in the formation of the HTextile Engineer, and especially to Dr. Robert Thumbelston of the English De- partment for his 'helpful suggestions. STAFF Norman Schneider Roderic Rahe f Morton R. Goldman Will Sutherland Rick Penna t Joseph Donegan , . Marvin Safir Herman Cohen . . Thomas Yvelsh , , Chick Levin . . Dick Mansfield Jack Jerome Leona Hanover V Ira Zane Chris Holweger . , ,Co-Editors . . ,Sports MP. T. Eye . .Sports and Futures , , , .Contest Editor . , ,Profile , , . ,Reporters