Rhode Island School of Design - Portfolio Yearbook (Providence, RI)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1949 volume:

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CHARLES ARNOLD Photography Developing negatives at 3 a.m., cropping and marking mountains of photographs, and posing the student groups with imagination, our able co- ordinator of photography worked tirelessly hand in hand with our art editor. DANIEL SCHWARTZ Art Editor Our perpetual dynamo with ideas enough to fill a dozen yearbooks. His extraordinary ability and astute judgment have been responsible for the art work, lay-out, and typography of this book. FRANK WESTERBER Humor NANCY ALLEN Associate Photography MARJORIE KUHLMANN Copy NATALIE STEELE Associate Art contents Tribute to the President Dedication Staff Prologue Fine Arts Painting IIlustration Sculpture Ceramics ie Planning | ee Architecture Wu kegiah A iam Landscupe Architecture Intertor Design Product Development Advertising Design Industrial Design Fashion Illustration Jewelry Teacher Education Art Education � ) Industrial Arts Textiles and Clothing Textile Engineernng Chemistry and Textile Colo Textile Design Be Apparel Arts and Techniques Mechanical Design — DMROUW Freshman Foundation 30. Administrative Staff {32 Senior Portraits — 133 Senior Class History |34 | Dormitories | 76 Clubs and Activities ——_ | 81 Ski Clobs | A ee RISW Theater ha Glee Clut, Rs Athletic Association Re Student © ouncil Saale Take a Break 92 Variety Show 94 Advertisements 97 mee Cover and Jacket oi ‘ ‘| 03 by Dan Schwartz | Lert . ip Cartoons by MNGA G N Frank Westerberg mae wy Oy 5 ; x ( Seca | af CE (eee oe BORN wT AM 7 8 ; AM the nameless product of many ingenious imaginations, but take the time to come with me through the first edition of Port- folio. This yearbook, dedicated to the students of the Rhode Island School of Design, will present them through photographs and drawings, at work and at play. Keep in mind the fact that they are the artists, designers, engineers, and scientists of the future. These students are your sons and daughters, sis- ters and brothers, and classmates and friends. Follow me now through the pages of Portfolio- 1949, JOHN R. FRAZIER, Chairman Painting HARVE STEIN Illustration LYLE PERKINS Ceramics fine arts WALDEMAR RAEMISC) Sculpture painting 10 ROM one studio to another, but always the same smell of turpentine and oils . . . sophomore still-lifes . .. drawing and painting are inseparable... ‘‘De- sign your canvas'’ . . . smeared palettes and stained clothes ... ‘‘What is your program?” .. . shaking hands with the masters in working out the technique of tem- pera... ‘Line 'Em Up! . . . Temperamental maybe, but we know what hard work is... and, oh yes—draw- ing and painting are inseparable! UCLEUS of the Society of Illustrators, 1960 . . . The Sleepless Ones always striving for the well-known ‘‘That's a corking good job.”’... The Casein and Coffee Cult, bowing twice daily to the great god Fawcett. ceramics Which the pot and which the potter pray? Behind a welter of ash trays, beer mugs, lamp bases, and breakfast sets, these down to earth designers can be found, so immersed in their work, that even the lunch hour often passes unheeded. HAT a chip joint! Four years at hard labor for these aesthetics, making little ones out of big ones—developing sculptural form suited to contemporary profes- sional needs. All that putty patting and plaster pounding develops the students’ power of visualizing and executing a great variety of sculptural problems. sculpture e planning landscape architecture CAROL FULKERSON Interior design Chairman PHILIP CREER 4 Architecture ERNEST LICHTBLAU Interior Design ELIZABETH PATTEE Landscape Architecture S there any Arctostaphylos Ura-ursi on your esker? We can easily determine this, as well as the difference between a cesspool and a swimming pool. We can also push contours around with little effort and are oh so familiar with the concrete dreams of architects. If you wish, we can locate clothes yards in housing projects, and teeter-totters in playgrounds, all under the influence of space flow. landscape architecture 14 af architecture HE department of architectural confusion — alias Skum-X department, where we burn the midnight oil over altered and re-altered assignments for five long years. Oh happy extension day! Even the Dazor lamps are dazed by houses, hallways, and hallucina- tions. 15 interior design photos by Schwartz HE department of ‘inferior desecrators'’—'‘through these portals pass the best row houses in the world—where visions of light cords and bulbs and duplicate floor plans reign.’’ All kidding aside—this department trains the student for professional practice of first rank and gives him the opportunity to develop artistic as well as practical ability. Instruction in several allied fields such as display tech- niques and furniture and accessory design prepare the student for a wide expe- rience in his professional practice after graduation. ve —? peed los sliaitecietle product JOHN E. ALCOTT, Chairman : Industrial Design MELVIN CHEVERS Advertising Fashion Illustration FRANK ROBITAILLE Jewelry development advertising design industrial design fashion illustration jewelry advertising design DVERTISING Department — crackpot jackpot. It’s been a long climb up — from that cellar of GL's to College build- ing, lower 3rd. We've gone through a lot together: cancer post- ers and mayonnaise labels, field trips and forums in Boston, coffee breaks and Christmas parties, clip- ping files and pads of tracing paper. We're only about half our original strength, but probably the most closely-knit group in school. Let's open an agency! industrial design j N) ERE’S to bigger and better mouse traps! Yes, design is right i making .. . always . . . no matter where you use it. The pro- fessional aim of the Industrial Design students is to use their design ability to benefit their fellow men by developing goods to serve their purpose better, to cost less while providing working op- portunities for workers in industry, and to improve our way of life. fashion illustration AN we get the color and atmosphere of today and add it to the accurate rendering of the merchandise? This is the demanding question that haunts the fashion illustrators. Armed with imag- ination and a sense of high-style, they struggle to inaugurate a style of their own, one that will sell merchandise to the public. jewelry design ROM a conglomeration of silver, gold, stones, and solder come finished baubles of unbelievable charm. The elevator to the top isn’t running—but in our department the stepping stones to success are set in gold. P.S. It’s a jewel of a course! teacher education industrial arts education art education REATER love hath no student! Yes, C3 these embryo educators have spent five years working up to their knees in plaster of Paris, party favors, and mad marionettes, among the cherubs with paint smudged faces. 22 ei : Ni S WILLIAM D. FALES Chairman textiles NELLE LINK ) Gi Nn J C | oth f n © Clothing and Fashion % MILO WINTER, JR. a) Textile Design textile chemistry apparel arts and techniques textile design textile engineering textile manufacturing E have mules in our department, but they don’t bray, we have lap machines one can't possibly hold, and we have three cards that no one could play bridge with. Our looms would frighten the average lay- man because they sound like the staccato bark of a riveter or machine gun, but their sounds are music to a weaver's ears. As finished designers and engineers, trained in every aspect of textile manufacture, with many liberal arts courses also to our credit, we are well trained to handle all textile fibers. 24 textile chemistry e | ate | dyei ng Out of the lab and into the world with four years of formulae and chemical principles tucked into our heads. Between alpha imino, alkyl mercapto acetic acid hydrochloride and the odors of H,S, we learned about the advances in science and quality control in production which have necessitated the training of men in chemistry and its applications to textiles. UCH muslin has gone under the pin since we cut our first screen. We've become quite friendly with dyepots and poster paints, squeegees and soapsuds, while creating a multitude of designs. Our major has gone from the technical to the creative, from weaving terminology and application of principles on the looms to a design vocabulary and its materializa- tion on paper. We’ve had our ups, downs, and half-drops, but our versatility is such that a reversible fabric has nothing on us. We've always come through formally and informally. Attention Dorothy Liebes and Dan Cooper —competition coming your way! textile design Siti Sayg fe apparel arts Z0e “A v OTENTIAL couturiers every one. Stitch one, rip one, and so it goes through the days of these miracle workers that de- light us with their buttons and bows, shimmering fabrics and im- pressive fashion shows. Sophomore costume designers pattern drafting, grading, and—listening for that bell. The accurate grinding of machine parts on a surface grinder to close tolerances. Various lathe operations in making machine tools and fine metal parts—threading and chuck work. machine design HARP characters with dull pencils, thirty-three men and one woman. Not just draftsmen or liberal arts college engineers, we have developed our creative design ten- dencies in any technological field. At times we have had our doubts, but with Griffin, Swift, and family to guide us, we will be engineers to the last. 29 FRESHMAN Nae gama P Freshmen working out a problem of the visualization of design. 30 ACH year a new group of dewy-eyed neophytes en- roll in the Freshman Foundation course, faced with the problem of discovering the basic principles of good design. Their main hurdle is to understand the difference between ‘‘that’s good stuff’ and ‘‘hang it on your Christmas tree!”’ The majority of them, however, find themselves, amidst plaster blocks and poster paints, chisels and brushes, and, of course, the ever-present kneaded erasers. Most of the credit should probably go to the frank critiques of the instructors: Mr. Hershey, ‘‘You missed the boat!’’; Mr. Dunne, ‘‘It’s cute!’’; Mr. Macomber, ‘‘NO!!’’; and Mr. Hohannesian, ‘‘Uh-Uh.”’ It is with special thanks to these and Miss Whitman, office secretary, special G.I. messenger, and official cen- sorer of the bulletin board, that they become ready to enter their specialized fields after nine only-too-short months. ARTHUR J. FREY Comptroller WILLIAM N. GORRIE Store Manager GEORGE L. BRADLEY Registrar, Supervisor of Veterans’ Education GORDON C. ALLEN Director of Student Association WILLIAM E. BALCH Assistant Dean ROBERT W. HATHAWAY Auditorium Manager administrative E. DEAN FARNSWORTH Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds staft az odie SR NE REARDON ME MO is AIMS AI RB EAH senior portraits _ These four years which seemingly have blended into one swittly flown moment achieve perspective and some measure of continuity only when we focus upon them Our powers of recollection. With this thought we sud- denly realize that those interminably long years which once stretched out so wearily before us are now miracu- lously behind us. The war, which four years ago. was as insistently fresh in our consciousness as an open wound, seems now almost unreal, something imagined, with only the scar remaining. Many familiar faces are gone. New friends have replaced the old. Engagement rings, wed- ding rings, and even teething rings seem to have become increasingly popular around us. Additional structures, re- vamped courses, new approaches to educational prob- lems—all of these and other indications of growth and strivings for improvement we have seen. The changes which have occurred within us, in our increased capabili- ties, Our greater understanding, cre, perhaps, not so tangibly in evidence. However, these changes are no less sure and of no less consequence because of that, for they have become assimilated into our very beings. Now after four years we may be regarded as fledg- lings, for as fledglings must spend a certain time in the — nest, a period of preparation,.a period of growth and strengthening of wings, so must we. And, as fledglings probably regard the prospect of flight with feelings. of — hopeful expectancy tinged with apprehension, so do we. And yet, as the fledglings must Uneny go, SO go we. JULIETTE ABBOTT B.F.A. Fashion Illustration Rust for a rich sense of humor. Gay, talkative, and energetic. SANJA LEE ADAMS B.F.A. Fashion Illustration Rehabilitation Scholarship 1, 2, 3, 4. In her element when drawing children. NANCY ALLEN B.F.A. Textile Design Dramatic Society 1, 2, 3, 4; Ski Club 3, 4; Glee Club 3; Student Council 2 and 4; Portfolio-1949 Staff; Class Treas- urer 4; R. |. State Scholarship 1, 2, 3,4; Swimming 1, 2, 3, 4. Committees and Confusion. FREDERIC C. ALLEN B.F.A. Advertising Design Class President 2, 4; Class Alumni Agent; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Portfolio-1949 Staff; Swimming Club Organizer 1, 2, 3, 4; Ski Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3. Sans serif .. . ‘‘Anybody want to buy a ticket to anything? ’ JOSEPH ALOI B.F.A. Sculpture Student Council 2. He chips away the day. STEPHEN RICHARD ANTHONY B.F.A. Advertising Design Intramural Softball 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 2; Hockey 4; Student Council 2. Cooper black . . .stipples and Swampscott. CLAIRE BETTEZ ARCHAMBAULT B.F.A. Fashion Illustration Alumni Schol arship 1; State Scholarship 1, 2, 3, 4. Blue for being calm, cool. Pink for sweetness. RONALD ARGENTA B.F.A. Advertising Design Cartoon bold . . . billboards and a Model A. 37 CHARLES A. ARNOLD, JR. B.F.A. Illustration Portfolio-1949 Staff. Immigrant from the land of the camera. TERESA J. BAILEY B.F.A. Painting Portfolio-1949 Staff. So busy for such a little girl! FRANCIS V. BALBONI B.S. in Education Art Education Student Council 3; Ski Club 2, 3. Ceramics, silkscreen and puppets. RICHARD LOWE BALLOU B.F.A. Painting Teaching material destined for Paris, dislikes ‘‘aesthetics. ’ 38 ‘What the hell else? ’ SYLVIA FORBES BARTLETT B.F.A. Apparel Arts and Techniques A cat lover—slim, dainty, and sweet. Ribbon in hair—candy in hand. THEODORE BEDNAR B.S. in Education Art Education Happily married with children. Forever wondering what to do next at the Nickerson House! MARGARET ANNE BENANDER B.F.A. Apparel Arts and Techniques “Is it time for a break? ‘‘Anybody going to Bill's? ’ Buzzes through a masterpiece. BARBARA BLAKE B.F.A. Illustration Two feet firmly on the ground, with the best foot forward. 39 _B.F.A. Painting ‘Eventually | just know everything will be eaten by worms. ’ RUTH BOLTON BOHDAN G. BOYKO B.S. Textile Engineering Basketball (Intramural); Glee Club 3, 4. Our laughing boy. ‘Ha ha ha, that's pretty good!! ’ RAYMOND J. BRANCHAUD B.S. Textile Engineering The Mariette Shop—our own Dr. I. Q. ‘Say Mr. —, will you please clarify just one point? ’ RICHARD |. BROMLEY B.S. Mechanical Design “Deacon” 40 The sharp designer with the dull pencil. GEORGE REUBEN BRYANT B.S. Mechanical Design They call him ‘‘Head ' ‘cause he's well fed. ‘Hey Chick, what did you get?” E. NEAL BUCKLEY B.S. in Education Art Education Student Council 4. Music, ceramics, and a climb to Meeting Street. ‘Say, any construction going on?”’ WILLIAM A. BURTON B.S. Mechanical Design Better known as ‘‘Fatboy. ’ Has a monopoly on well-worn drafting sets. MARY CALLIAS B.F.A. Fashion Illustration Radeke Scholarship. Rich dark green for perseverance. Red for brightness. 4] JOSEPH T. CAVEDON B.S. Textile Engineering Our ex-marine. ‘Any you guys got a cigarette?” JEAN-ANDRE CHABOT B.S. Mechanical Design That blonde stringbean. If you're looking for ‘‘Bashful, ’ try the pool table. GEORGE CHAKOIAN B.S. Mechanical Design That isn't what the Consumers’ Guide says.’ ‘Anyone want a discount?” NAI-CHONG CHANG B.S. Mechanical Design Known as ‘‘Charley ’ to his dismay. A familiar figure at the keyboard. 42 JOHN H. CHARTIER B.F.A. Industrial Design Golf 3, 4. Chase and Sanborn (and Chartier). ‘Let's have another cup of coffee.” C. ANDREE CHARTRAND B.F.A. Interior Design Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Ski Club 2, 3, Vice-President 4; Student Council 4. Clay and Pinkham Notch. JAMES PERRY CLARK B.F.A. Painting Vigorous, enthusiastic worker. ‘ A-a-ah, that's better.”’ L. PHILLIP CLEMENTS B.F.A. Textile Design Student Council 4; Portfolio-1949 Staff; Scholarships 2, 3, 4; Dance Committee 4. Manhattan and Mahler 43 WILLIAM C. COLLINS B.F.A. Illustration Many firecrackers confined in a bass drum. HAROLD EDMUND COOPER, JR. B.F.A. Painting Serious and helpful, he knows his stuff. “Aslseeit.... ’ LESLIE TYRUS COOPER B.S. Mechanical Design Student Council 4. ‘Well, at least | wasn't an officer.”’ “That's right, but let's argue it scientifically.” JAMES CORRIGAN B.F.A. Illustration Industrious, with ideals. 44 Reserved—at first! RAYMOND CROMPTON B.S. Mechanical Design ELIZABETH CUSHMAN B.F.A. Interior Design Dramatic Club 2, 3; Portfolio-1949 Staff; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3; R.I.S.D. Scholarship; Parshad Schol- arship; Chairman, Senior Prom Committee. French Regency—as a compromise. JANE HOYT CRITTENDEN B.F.A. Painting R.I.S.D. Scholarship. Broad belts, braids. Likes detailed, accurate work. “That's my nature drawing. ’ John may be neat, But Ray has him beat. JACQUELINE CROUSE B.F.A. Illustration She paints with a red feather. 45 WILLIAM F. DALTON B.F.A. Industrial Design Basketball 2,3, 4; Glee Club 2; Athletic Association Vice-President 3, 4. Style’s the thing. ‘‘Let's jet it up.” VINCENT J. DIEBALL B.F.A. Advertising Design Student Council 3. Jim Crow. T-squares and triangles. SALVATORE C. DiPIETRO B.S. Mechanical Design Call ‘‘Sal ’ for sign painting. WILLIAM PAUL DITTRICH B.S. Mechanical Design ‘Hey, Bill, did you do those problems? ’ 46 Always stops in Georgia when en route to Miami Beach. JAMES R. DUGAN B.F.A. Painting Tempera enthusiast, quiet and amiable. ‘How about a cup of coffee?” CARL E. EADY B.F.A. Industrial Design Dramatic Club 1; Ski Club 2. The Southern Skier. “There | was at 30,000 feet...’ JESSE EDENBAUM B.S. Textile Chemistry and Dyeing Class Treasurer 3; Chairman Junior Dance Committee; Editor Portfolio-1949. Pipe-smoking half of the chemistry department. ‘Say, why don't you fellows become chemists?”’ MARY WELLS EDWARDS B.S. Landscape Architecture Not a tear shed she as she sat ‘neath the Weepingsubhirtella. ‘Really, it's simply hysterical! 47 48 EZZ EL-DIN EL-AMOURY B.F.A. Textile Design Jacquard and Egypt. “Tell me —.” JEAN ERVIN B.F.A. Advertising Design Student Council 4; Prospect Dormitory Secretary 4; Ski Club 4; Glee Club 2. 3. Fournier . . . mail-order coupons and embroidered models. ANTHONY FALCO, JR. B.S. Mechanical Design ‘‘Should’a slothed off my Queen on your Ace.” JOHN H. FAULDS B.S. Mechanical Design ‘| don't like to brag, but I'm pretty good! ’ ROLAND E. FERRON B.S. Textile Engineering Vice-President Athletic Association 2; Class Vice-President 3; Student Council 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3. A long cigar on a little fellow. ROBERT FITZGERALD B.F.A. Illustration The man with the Irish tenor brush. GORDON OM. FRAIZE B.F.A. Illustration His desk wears cowboy boots. ELIZABETH FRASER B.F.A. Fashion Illustration Pastels are for the poetic delicacy in her work. 49 LORRAINE FRIEDMAN B.F.A. Textile Design A Light Laugh and Dark Eyes. ‘Anybody finish the problem? MARIA GALLOPIN B.S. in Education Art Education Dramatic Club 1; Swimming 3. Painting, Gin Rummy, and a late breakfast at Elmhurst. BARBARA GASPAR B.F.A. Interior Design R.I.S.D. Scholarship; Rhode Island Scholarship. 3 A.M.—cigarettes; 4 A.M.—cigarettes and coffee; 5 A.M.—cigarettes, coffee, and aspirin. FRED GENTILE B.F.A. Illustration 50 Perseverance, full of ups and downs. PHILIP C. GIFFORD B.F.A. Industrial Design Westinghouse Competition 3. Pastels and oil paints. “It has that Picasso touch. JEAN NORTON GILDERSLEEVE B.F.A. Apparel Arts and Techniques Glee Club 2, 3. Unforgettable laugh, enjoys life in general. SUZANNE GLEASON B.F.A. Illustration Class Secretary 2; Student Council 4. Can't despair when Sue is there. DOROTHY GODEK B.F.A. Textile Design Student Council 1, 3; Dramatic Society 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 3, 4. ‘‘Tremendous—no strain. ’ )] EDITH LASSEY GRIFFIN B.F.A. Illustration Glee Club 1, 2; Dramatic Club 4; Student Council 2, 4; Class Secretary 4. We were confused, Lassey, until you cut your hair. LEONARD GUAY B.S. Mechanical Design The ‘‘expert'’ machine designer. ‘Did you ever ride a PT-boat?”’ ELEANORE ANNE HADLEY B.F.A. Apparel Arts and Techniques Original Design Contest—National First Prize—sponsored by Needlecraft Bureau; R. |. State Scholarship; Alumnae Scholarship. Lovely voice—lovely smile. MILTON P. HANNA B.F.A. Industrial Design Class Treasurer 1; Ski Club 2. From Providence to Detroit. a2 ‘Let's watch the Cadillacs go by. JULIA A. HATHAWAY B.F.A. Illustration Glee Club 1, 2; R. |. State Scholarship. I'll write my name with a candy cane. MADELEINE THERESE HENAULT B.F.A. Apparel Arts and Techniques R. |. State Scholarship; Alumnae Scholarship; R. |. Federation of Women’s Clubs Scholarship. Outside interests are Canada and knitting. ANTONIO HENRIQUES B.S. Mechanical Design Geniality personified, that's Tony. IRENE FRANCES HERMANN i B.F.A. Fashion Illustration ak R. |. State Scholarship. Rosy-red for joviality and a ready smile. Os JACQUELINE HILL B.F.A. Illustration We can never tell where her finger painting begins and her elbow ends. JANE HILTON B.F.A. Interior Design Dramatic Club 2, 3. Boston, beer, and Bangor. ‘Would anybody like to go out for a cigarette? AN J weeesererr errr Ini Tete: aeet prqnun va eED EES NED? epencen eee: ARERETENARSE TEA eeeeer cre rman DOLORES CECILIA IO RIO B.F.A. Apparel Arts and Techniques Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Vice-President 2; Camera Club 1; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; R.I.S.D. Scholarship 3. Loves Maine, music, and dancing. WALTER F. JAMES B.S. Mechanical Design 54 Works in close cooperation with the bookstore, Uncle Sam and a requisition. OS NPE ADOLPH L. JEFF B.F.A. Advertising Design Intramural Basketball 2; R. |. Medical Association Contest Poster First Prize; Portfolio-1949 Staff. French clarendon. Smoke rings and a single-hair sable. ‘Now Kiddies! ’ WALTER JORDAN B.F.A. Industrial Design Student Council 1. Project for the future—Six hour parking meters. MARY ARLINE KELLEY B.F.A. Apparel Arts and Techniques Swimming Club 1, 2; Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3; R. |. State Scholarship 2, 3, 4. “For it was Mary— ' The girl for advice. KENNETH D. KIRKMAN B.S. Mechanical Design Say, how come they left his wife's name off that degree? 55 MARJORIE KUHLMANN B.F.A. Fa Dramatic Club, Secretary 3 Copy Editor Portfolio-1949. Yellow, brig “LOUISE LAMEYE Mass. Alumni Schola CAROLYN LAWTON B.F.A. Painting Blushing blonde, full of ideas. ‘Here's paint in your eye.” RITA MARY KLENIEWSKI B.F.A. Fashion Illustration Rhode Island State Scholarship. White for evenness of temperament with A rainbow for the ‘‘other moments. ’ shion Illustration ; Student Council 4; ht for her personality. R B.F.A. Illustration Ski Club 2, 3; Radeke Scholarship 2, 3, 4; rship 1. Pink Elephants her specialty. PATRICIA ANN LEFFINGWELL B.F.A. Painting Cigarette holder in hand, off for a Master's. “Quiet! ’ FREDERICK H. LEIGH B.F.A. Industrial Design Student Council 2; Golf 3, 4. “Tell Loewy I'll be in my office.”’ JEROME LEVY B.S. Textile Engineering Class President 3. Big green ‘‘Olds, ' recent father of a little girl. WALTER LIPSKY B.S. Textile Engineering Quiet boy, never know he’s around. ‘How about doing that lesson now? ’ a7) EUGENE LOPARTO B.S. Textile Engineering Basketball (Intramural). The class wit, always a laugh and smile. JOSEPH MacDONALD B.F.A. Illustration My problem is: How do | beam it at the mags? DORIS R. MacKENZIE B.S. Mechanical Design Miss Machine Design of '49. Known as Merton Trowt's Dorothy Dix. MARY-ALLEN MANION B.F.A. Advertising Design Glee Club 2, 3. Egmont, light. Bouquets and box tops. 58 ‘Oh, all right—never mind! MARIE MADELINE MARTINO B.F.A. Painting Congdon Dormitory Secretary 2; Congdon Dormitory Pres- ident 3; Dormitory Council President 4; Dramatic Club 1. Quiet and industrious with a ready smile. MADELEINE McCORMICK B.S. in Education Art Education Charming, with a smile and more places to go than anyone in Sakonnet! ROBERT B. McCUTCHEON B.S. Mechanical Design Unemployed Lootenant. “What's in the box, Frank? NORMAN E. McNERNEY B.S. Mechanical Design Converted ‘‘Leatherneck Artillery Observer. As capable with a T-square as firing large and small T's. ah LOIS WINSLOW MERRITT B.F.A. Advertising Design Ski Club 2. Beton open. Buttons and Brown. MARY C. METCALF B.F.A. Interior Design Dramatic Club 3, 4; R.1.S.D. Scholarship; Portfolio-1949 Staff. Talking to yourself means money in the bank—they say. ROBERT DUPONT MILLIARD B.F.A. Painting Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Ski Club 3. Gay blade, snappy dresser. “Playing bridge this noon?’ MARY MITCHELL B.F.A. Textile Design Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Fashion Show 3; Portfolio-1949 Staff. 60 Green leaves, Fillings, and Stitches. RICHARD L. MONTGOMERY B.F.A. Industrial Design Student Council 4. The man of well chosen words. RENZO J. MONTI B.S. Textile Engineering Class politician. “Now, listen and I'll set you straight.” ROBERT E. MORAN B.S. Textile Engineering Yearbook-1948 Staff. A quiet intelligent fellow. FRANK MORRIS B.S. Mechanica! Design ‘| tell you—you got to buy an acre. ’ “Will that thing really find water? 61 ESTHER MOSKOS B.F.A. Fashion Illustration Black for sophistication with lime green for her sparkling vivacity. ROBERT NATHANIEL NASON B.F.A. Painting Dramatic Club 3, 4; Providence Art Club Prize; President Freshman Class ('42-'43). ‘It's nauseating to see human beings motivated solely by tribal custom. ’ EDWIN F. NICHOLS B.S. Mechanical Design “Ole Nick ’ always says ‘‘mawnin ’ in the morning. Sure!” “ Keane ere® JOY NICHOLS B.F.A. Fashion Illustration Maroon for richness of character, aqua for her sophistication. 62 First to see her work in print. ROBERT M. O'BRIEN B.F.A. Advertising Design Dramatic Club; Glee Club 3, 4. Slim black. Rhumbas and records. “Coming to the club? ’ LYNFIELD O. OTT B.F.A. Painting Deeply engrossed in the masters, intent upon his work. ‘Now take Cézanne....” MARY PADYKULA B.F.A. Fashion Illustration Rhode Island State Scholarship. Pink for gentleness, blue for hidden depths. FLORENCE PALOMBO B.F.A. Apparel Arts and Techniques Rhode Island State Scholarship. Designing talent like frosting on a cake. 63 B.F.A. Illustration Quiet, pleasing disposition. “I'll ask my wife.”’ JOHN W. PANGBURN FRANK PAOLA | B.F.A. Advertising Design Eden bold. Guitars and baseball arguments with Jeff. FRANK W. PEARSON, JR. B.S. Mechanical Design Just crazy about Machine Design, But will go sailing—if coaxed. HARRY NORMAN PECKHAM B.S. Architectural Design Symmetrical designs, inevitable cigar, and cokes. 64 ‘Shut up! BARBARA PERRY B.F.A. Textile Design Portfolio-1949 Staff. Silence and Sincerity. EUGENE S. PETRENKO B.F.A. Industrial Design Westinghouse Competition 3; Golf 2, 3, 4. Madman Muntz's Best Friend. MARY LOUISA R. PHILLIPS B.F.A. Advertising Design Glee Club 4. Futura medium. Wastebaskets and dungarees. “But | like sitting on the floor! DONALD POLLARD B.F.A. Interior Design Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3; Class Officer 1942. Footlights , Khatchaturian, Cointreau, mustard and purple. 65 JOSEPH J. POWERS B.S. Mechanical Design One half of the Gold Dust Twins. THOMAS PRICONE B.F.A. Textile Design Glee Club; Moss Rose Competition Prize. Wedding bells and Baseball. ‘‘Hey—What's the story on this problem? THOMAS J. QUINN B.S. Mechanical Design ‘Don't forget my two little girls. ’ ‘‘What a hunka IYON-N-N, ma foi!” b6 KENNETH S. RABB B.F.A. Illustration ‘‘Southern Comfort is mah’ middle name, suh! ’ JANET KEITH RICHAN B.F.A. Apparel Arts and Techniques Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Laughter is what makes the world go around. WALTER S. ROCHE B.F.A. Industrial Design Student Council 2, 3; Golf 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; Class Vice-President 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3. “Wait a few minutes and I'll do another rendering. ROBERTA H. ROSE B.F.A. Apparel Arts and Techniques R. |. State Scholarship. A town and country look, and a becoming, casual way. t44° HERBERT F. ROSS B.S. Textile Chemistry and Dyeing Other half of the chemistry department. ‘Where's my assistant? 67 68 ee é wears. RUTH SAILOR B.F.A. Apparel Arts and Techniques Student Council 4; Mary E. Wardwell Fund; Ski Club 2, 3. Sandal specialties, guitars, pianos, and etchings. THOMAS E. SAINSBURY B.S. Mechanical Design “What a castin'—think of the poor pattern maker. ’ AUDREY LUCILLE SCHOFIELD B.F.A. Apparel Arts and Techniques R. |. State Scholarship. Blue eyes, pleasing manner, dreamy evening gowns. HELEN M. SCHOLES B.F.A. Painting Variety of hair-do's, a busy bee. “They're socks for Willy. DANIEL SCHWARTZ B.F.A. Illustration Art Editor Portfolio-1949. Twice as much in half the time. Paint—pool—piano shark. PAUL E. SNYDER | | B.F.A. Illustration Why should a man worry when he can produce his own models. | J ALBERT E. SPENCER B.S. Textile Engineering Quiet fellow—hard worker. “Did you finish that lesson? ’ MARY SPENCER B.F.A. Painting Student Council 4; Portfolio-’49; Secretary-Treasurer Prospect Dormitory 3. Carrying on, come ‘‘Hail'’ or high water. 69 B.F.A. Illustration Alumni Scholarship 1; R. |. State Scholarship 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Vice-President 4. We say so long, but we know it's ‘Bye ’ for always. NATALIE M. STEELE MARGERY MARIAN SUTTER B.F.A. Advertising Design Prospect Dormitory President; Student Council Secretary 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Portfolio-1949 Staff. Bodoni, lower case. ‘‘'Get the mop, I'm going to paint! BARBARA TANNER B.S. Landscape Architecture Barbara's designs sparkle with Silverbells and Beautyberries, turquoise, pink and brown. PS eaes?” WILLIAM H. TATRO B.S. Textile Engineering Snappy dresser, long distance driver (Worcester). 70 ‘Let's go down for a brew! ’ CORINNE TETRAULT B.F.A. Painting Little bundle of energy. ‘l aim to paint a wall someday. ’ MILDRED JEAN THOMAE B.F.A. Advertising Design Glee Club 3. Huxley vertical. Long dresses and short tresses. EMMETT A. THORNELL B.F.A. Sculpture Big boy, calm manner. ‘You've heard of the South, suh. ’ RUTH JENCKES THORNTON B.F.A. Fashion Illustration Class Secretary 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice- President 3; R. |. State Scholarship. Rich, intense, vibrant blue for her personality. 71 72 RICHMOND J. TRIPP B.S. Mechanical Design That Dagwood laugh. The doughnut machine. ALCIDE L. VADENAIS B.S. Mechanical Design “I'll put ‘er in the side pocket. ’ LORRAINE TIFFT B.F.A. Interior Design George Wistar Hodge Ritchie Fund Scholarship 4. A big investment at the Bank, always paying a high rate of interest. ‘‘Seabee. ’ MERTON ASA TROWT B.S. Mechanical Design Says he won't marry until he makes his first million. DOROTHY E. VIOLETTE B.F.A. Advertising Design Congdon Dormitory Treasurer 1, 2, 3; Dormitory Council Treasurer 2; Waterman Dormitory President 4. Ballé initial. Photo-finish results and a guy named Joe. JOHN E. WATERMAN B.S. Mechanical Design Let's go get some clam cakes with — ’ FRANK E. WESTERBERG, JR. B.F.A. Illustration Art Staff, Portfolio-1949. C. Gordon Harris Award for Purple Landscapes. Gag bag and spice, hiding behind a pipe. FRANK R. WHITE B.F.A. Painting Likes to chat and look at life through a camera lens. ‘She was poor, but she was honest. 73 GEORGE F. WILLIAMS B.S. Mechanical Design The other half of the Gold Dust Twins. My : Heahe the, Shenae! GEOFFREY R. WOOD B.S. Textile Engineering Student Council 3, 4; Portfolio-1949 Staff. Class critic. ‘Well now, | don't quite agree with that! MARY ALICE YOUNG B.F.A. Textile Design Student Council 1, 2, 3; Dramatic Club 1, 2. F.M. and Paris. ‘‘—Oh, the Duchess! ELAINE ZEPP B.F.A. Illustration 74 Miss Omega, first or last. You were always there with the goods. JOHN T. LEAMON B.F.A. Illustration On my honor | will do my best, for God, my country and the Pilgrim Press. EUGENE TONOFF B.F.A. Illustration A solid future needs a solid foundation. JAMES KIBERD B.S. Architectural Design Expert in construction and mechanics. “Lock the door—who's got my T-square! ' CHARLES WARREN LUTHER, JR. B.S. Architectural Design Captain Varsity Basketball Team. “All | want to do is graduate. CHARLES E. LYNCH B.F.A. Illustration A long thin brush with a gold plated handle. EUGENE G. VAN WYE B.F.A. Painting Director of R. |. League of Arts and Crafts. Gradute of '40, back for a degree, Using much energy at ‘‘30 Benefit.”’ 75 Abbott, Juliette Aquino, Camille Dukes, Bette Jean Friedman, Lorraine Godek, Dorothy Lawton, Carolyn Luce, Joan Magee, Doris Martino, Marie Mason, Maureen Merritt, Lois Patterson, Elizabeth Phillips, Mary Lou Reenstierna, Helen Swayne, Eleanor Tilton, Ann Violette, Dorothy waterman Baker, Bernice Bernstein, Martha Bramhall, Joan Buttrick, Joan Byford, Dorothy Colman, Diane Daniels, Gladys Day, Helen DeLiguori, Elizabeth Douglass, Mary Ellis, Carolyn Gantz, Lily Haynes, Nancy Hyde, Cynthia Jones, Mary Knapp, Jean Knight, Louise Langdon, Eleanor congdon Legru, June Mayo, Margaret McIntyre, Jeanne Miller, Dorothy Norling, Beatrice Petrunti, Anne Rice, Suzanne Schaumann, Inga Schwettman, Lois Simonds, Joanne Smart, Shirley Smith, Carol Utz, Alfreda Whitney, Nancy WEDE ts omniwise and very versatile Swede is a large blond rat whe from time to time mpattially inhabits all four dormtones in order to pursue his studies in gitl psycholody Like ayerst rats, his ability to observe unseen. has pro vided him with ap unequaled insight inte: feminine foibles: Al Waterman House, Swede offen plays the fifth at bridqe and unties Netlie's apron strings, while at Prospect on the hill he usually feels the need to hide behin d Oscar's shadow in order to avoid the dazzling glare of red tights Ihe dorm that provides him with most opportunity to view gitls adjusting to the rigors of RSD. life howewer 1s Benefil, for here many spirited freshmen release energy in | square duelling, accompanied by mysterious exotetiong: More subdued is Congdon, although Swede sometimes finds if nes essary to ring quiet bells when leaky faucets and highland flings compete with the rustling activities of his many relatives The dormitories, Swede might conclude, are a heterogeneous mixture of inky fingers, Chanel No. 5, and various and sundry fraternity pins owned by a gang of gals that Swede has found very pleasant to live with. prospect Benson, Beverlie Boys, Mary Ellen Brydon, Carol Cook, Phyllis Dale, Nancy Davis, Nancy Ervin, Jean Forbes, Sylvia Frazier, Elizabeth Gantner, Emily Gilmour, Deane Gluck, Alma Goodzit, Helen Gray, Alice Greene, Eleanor Kleppinger, Janice Manion, Mary Allen Moskos, Esther Nyberg, Margaret Ritchie, Rebecca Snedeker, Mary Spencer, Mary Sutter, Margery Thelen, Joan eee y. se Yale, Helene ORS OR) CS ecole. Gitte we Adamson, Alice Anderson, Elsie Baker, Frances Bell, Phoebe Bennett, Gloria Blake, Barbara Byers, Caulyne Calley, JoAnne Cohen, Marcelle Copeland, Mary Cowing, Belva-Jean Darling, Janis Ellis, Caroline Engels, Ann. Hartness, Bobby Kaplan, Geraldine Krosner, Barbara Larkin, Jean benefit Liguore, Louise Loring, Jane MacFarlane, Louise Mackin, Constance Maynard, Sylvia Murphy, Ellen Newcomb, Elizabeth Owen, Patricia Reynolds, Ruth Riker, Elizabeth Samborski, Mary-Jane Sylvia, Marguerite Trainer, Phoebe Tucker, Loraine Wilks, Elaine Wood, Lovell O. FEBRUARY 18TH the annual Masquerade Ball was staged by the irrepressible Junior Class. Result? . . . One of the zaniest, most original times had around here in a long time. You see just a sampling on these pages... takes time ONDER of wonders and likewise ‘“Eureka'’—-can it be that this much sought after, this nebulous, undefinable something called “school spirit’ is at last emerging from blushing reticence? Is there a stirring in the womb, a cracking of the egg, a quickening in the earth? As welcome as flowers in May and those that bloom in the Spring, tra la, is the joy that school spirit brings, la la. During our stay here the seeds of many school activities have been sown yet few indeed are those that have had the hardihood to survive in such heretofore barren ground. However, this shyly emerging school spirit, like the gentle spring rain and benign summer sun, has begun nurturing more and more of the seeds which have been sown. Our har- diest and most flourishing plant has long been the Ski Club, but there are other activities which should soon rival its foliage. 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In the autum Sa. dances with ‘clap your hands, swing you 3 da few weeks later in a gay mood, all p : rick with picnic baskets and baseballs—a n Lincoln Woods. In December, Hans Thorng ie .of the '48 Olympics was sponsored by u fre- quent evening meetings saw movies, spé | dis- cussions, or the Brown Ski Club as host. We hope there will be ‘'track'’ fro nnnon Mountain, Pittsfield, or Diamond Hill befo pring, but if our supplications are in vain there qiigmipther sports—perhaps another cruise. a a ere” eee TES ee ne ae sn Ages” ge: en pie ITH the success of “The Ascent of F-6 ' still ringing in their ears, the Dramatic Club opened its '48-'49 season with Robert Sherwood's rollicking comedy ‘The Queen's Husband. After the revolutionary hub-bub of the third act had died down and the curtain had fallen on another R.I.S.D. Theatre hit, a small revolution of its own began in the Dramatic Club. A lack of organization, coupled with a spirited rebellion on the part of several new factions in the club, threatened disaster, but the dove of peace finally flew in for a smooth production of the James Bridie fantasy ‘‘Tobias and the Angel.'’ This play proved to be a slick coordination of imaginative design in settings, costumes, and produc- tion, with polished and charming performances. Peace be with us! 86 Director Accompanist Hollis E. Grant Helen Irons The Rhode Island School of Design Glee Club spent its third successful year fulfilling its worthwhile aim, the encour- agement of music participation and appreciation in our school. To this end, during the fall, this musical group took an active part in the Club Night festivities, and at Chrismas time it col- laborated with the museum in presenting an illustrated lecture with a musical background, as well as presenting a program ot beautiful choral music on their own. This year was spent primarily in developing the founda- tions of the Glee Club, working up a repertoire, and most important, enjoying good music. The biggest news of the year was a gift to us of the music library of the Providence Festival Chorus. This adds 200 selections of choral music to our library, making a collection worthy of any Glee Club. The Club looks forward to continued and greater success in the accomplishment of its goal—music for R.I.S.D. 88 photo by Nickerson PORTS—ah yes, we designers are slowly but surely getting organized in the field of athletics. And by the way, you, you, and also you belong to this comparatively new organization at R.I.S.D., for unbeknown to many, all members of the Student Asso- ciation are automatically members of the Athletic Asso- ciation as well. On the whole our athletic set-up does not parallel that of larger schools as yet, but on a Wednesday night Hodgman Pool is flooded with enthusiastic swim- mers relaxing in a rigorous game of water polo or perfecting their favorite dives. Basketball, now in its second year at the School of Design, has been, to say the least, a topic of discus- sion. Frankly speaking, the f@ftendance has not been the best, but during the se@§sOn the team has played some exciting and close games. Possibly with more student support, offen wins instead Gf losses would have been the nésult. The Burgoft-men chalked up three victories as @ga@inst nine deteats, But next year the hoopsters lo6k terward to defending the Maroon and Grey more gucceésstully. Newest or the sports sponsored By the Athletic As- sogiation i§ hockey, Gnd trom the enthusiasm shown by thé tellow§ participating this year, We predict a strong team, for Wext Season. Under the able direction of Coach Ferry, the boys plan to enter league competie tion next year. As inxany new organization, numerous aggrayating obstacles have hindered Gur progress, but heré’s to a bigger and better Athletic Association withwiore and more of the student body taking advantage of our sports program! R.I.S.D. stalwart Koltun surrounded by Bryant enemies. The 1949 Varsity squad. 89 votes transfers of money film society improving the student lounge take a break week-end—two dances buffet supper ski meet open house gt a4 christmas party for under-privileged children bal masque ‘the queen's husband’’ “tobias and the angel”’ glee club dance hockey practice senior dance photos by Arnold president . . . . Fred Thrane vice-president . . . . . Ray B. Wheeler secretary . . . . « Margery Sutter treasurer . . . . Robert Gorton LUB Night introduced newcomers of R.I.S.D. to what is probably the most active organiza- tion in the school, the Student Council, and one thing at least was gathered trom the skit presented by its members—never a dull moment at council meetings! Comprised of class officers, club officers, and representatives from every department, this group was headed by Fred Thrane, who ably conducted the meetings with a copy of Robert's Rules for Parliamentary Procedure in one pocket and the Student Association Constitution in the other. During the year, Mr. Allen, advisor of Student Activities gave his welcome support to council projects, and Kay Lane, the new secretary of Student Activities, worked tirelessly behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly. First on the agenda for the year was the annual Freshman Tea where freshmen and faculty got a quick look at one another. Then we tackled again the problem of redecorating the Stu- dent Lounge. The Christmas Assembly and the Children’s Christmas party for the Providence Orphanage, both supported by council funds, kept us busy and filled us with the Yuletide spirit before we went home for the holidays. Highlight of the year was our ‘Take a Break'’ week-end for students and alumnae. After two dances, a bang-up variety show, a ski meet, various parties, and open house in the dormitories, we concluded that such a week-end was bound to become an annual affair. Suggested by the illustration department, a Film Society was formed through Student Council to show outstanding movies made available to us by the Museum of Modern Art in New York. This society has grown in popularity until it has become one of the most ap- preciated extra-curricular activities of the school. Ever alert to new ideas, and constantly at work to better student activities, the Council has had a varied and successful year. 92 Reax | (ome in and -. NE day in the summer of '48, Fred Thrane took time out from his sun-bathing to ask himself, ‘‘Why doesn't R.I.S.D. have big week-end flings, like other col- leges?’’ No answer was forthcoming at that time, for Fred just wasn't going to be caught talking to himself. That fall, however, when we learned that our mid-semes- ter vacation had been eliminated, a week-end ‘‘break'’ seemed essential, and by the time the week-end of February 5th had been decided upon, ideas were snowballing! The committee, headed by Ray Wheeler, prayed for ice, snow, and enthusiasm. We got lots of enthusiasm, some snow, and no ice. Somehow we survived exam week, and things got underway with a buffet dinner in the ''Caff'' Friday night. The Roger Williams Casino, where the ‘Snow Ball'’ was held later in the evening, sparkled with hundreds of three dimensional spun glass snow F crystals, while comfimually Ehanging eolored lights threw their beautiful reflections on the walls. ‘The Designers were onenand for dancing, and at intermission Bill Ashmond and his ‘‘QuatyeHeighiss@uintet) had us all applauding for more. Climaxing the Grand March, Bricestenescrowned Jean Scully the ‘Best Design for '49. ' Next m@rning� Diamond Ail! was the scene of an exciting Ski Meet. Needless to say it was t OGs@Gnyaormeanyespectators, but we came through in third place (Brown had been to Peg@eeanyethemnight before) with Fred Thrane, Roger Fairchild, and George Millik@fdoing the Fonors. Various bridge parties, cocktail parties, and suppers of a sort preceded the Variety Show Saturday night, where nearly eight hundred vigorously applauded the distinctive acts. At the show's end, most everyone crowded on to Memorial Hall for the informal dance. Saturday festivities ended officially at twelve, and by sunrise Sun- day nearly everyone was in bed. A few brave and enchanted souls awakened Sunday Ts _.afiernoonsto enjoy tea Gndecrumpcisucinthem eienman dormitory. And so ended our “Take a Break week-end. Mos hove-recovered = how. photos by Frank White variety show went to Eugene Stevens. Under his direction each of the dormitories in competition sponsored a part of the program. Prospect was responsible for the Engmans, Bill Sola, and Fred Dixon out- doing Burl Ives and the Andrews Sisters, and the Prospect gals themselves did some fancy legwork to win the coveted ‘‘Oscar ’ for the best performance for the evening. Benefit offered a very clever tale of the deep South, written and narrated by a true Southerner, Bobby Hartness, while Waterman presented a parody on the school catalogue’s account of dorm life. Their narrator was a most fetching little HisSknown to all of us as Fred Allen. i Versatile BillsEllis, representing Congdon, amused U as a few excellent imitations and intro- duced Congd ) oniiboton explaining the much a be-bop. Nancy Whitney, accom- panied by be-bOppers Gene Stevens, Sam Weiss, and Irmklaynes, convinced us we liked it ollow- ie job of organizing and M.C.-ing a sensational Variety Show for the ‘Take a Break’’ week-end and Stevens, the curtain rose on the Providence Pipers, ment. He When Mr. Allen's applause meter had selected the 4 winner, we trudged up the hill to Hall—which was NEVER so crowded—to dance under the decorations bidding us ‘'Relax ’ a Break. ’ | ar, toe Op tant pa ssi tie iets ge are Rea ae 82 RR, photos by Schwartz acknowledgments For valuable production advice we wish to thank Mr. Harve Stein, Mr. John Alcott, and Mr. Matlack Price. 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