Rochester Institute of Technology - Techmila / Ramikin Yearbook (Rochester, NY)

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RAMIKIN Alma Mater 0, Alma Mater, «? % day We strive to hold thine honor bright, .1 nd pledge anew our loyalty, Defend thy name with all our might. We rise in gratitude to thee For sweet the message thou hast taught, 1 message crowned with love and power Resplendent through thy service wrought. Thy noble founders heard the cry That surges through the world today, Their dauntless spirit sends us forth. That we their precepts may obey. Lois G. Creelman. G. . Penny.

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RAMIKIN Senior Class History The beginning of the end has at last appeared. The most honorable class of Nineteen Hundred Twenty-seven is about to leave. Have pity on the “life” at Mechanics Institute without them. In 19£4, the biggest and greenest class entered the portals of this glorious school only to be “razzed” by the preceding greenhorns. The greatest trials of our young lives began with the Freshmen Initiation. What horrors! The girls in green bibs, over-grown safety pins, white baby bonnets and the boys decked out in bright red ribbons, white socks and black ties and those ever-apparent Frosh caps. The Freshmen reception—all forms of etiquette disregarded as the fellows dashed about to find a girl for the next gallop. Next came the Carnival and the Mardi Gras. Then before we realized it the year of terrors was over. We re Juniors! The Junior year. High and mighty were we, and did we make the poor Freshmen cringe? Did we? Well, we just seemed to be gifted in that way. We as yet hadn’t forgotten the embarrassments of the previous year. Some one had to pay. The all important Friday evening arrived for the Junior Prom, at the Seneca with the Orange Peelers of Syracuse University providing the music. W ith the Prom, came silver perfume flasks and keytainers as favors. Also sore feet and wet weather, as reminders. Of course, we boosted the Carnival along by preparing and serving that which is always important—the refreshments. Indeed! We are now the mighty lords of all, we are Seniors. The first event of importance was a dance held October 18 in Bevicr. As to the success of this dance just ask anyone of importance around the school for they were all there. Next came the exclusive Christmas Party at which the Seniors disported themselves for their amusement but for their eyes alone. This party was held for the purpose of making the members of the class better acquainted with each other and it certainly met its aim beautifully. Before the evening was over everyone was calling everyone else by his nickname. Bridge and Danc- ing featured t he evening and then an honest to goodness real luncheon was prepared and served by our competent class in dietetics. Was it fun? Not many of us will forget it . The first dance being such a success we field another on February 18. This was also held in Bevier and running true to form went across as bigas the first. After reading these lines you may grasp the significance of the “beginning of the end has come” and you can readily perceive why we are so reluctant to leave. But all good things must have an ending. We now hold these as mem- ories and turn to the more serious side of life, feeling better fitted for the Future and always ready to live up to our motto—“Achievement.” —- ----------- 1927 - 27

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RAMIKIN HELEN LOUISE “Mike” ALPAUGH ART EDUCATION Wayland, N. Y. Helen is so wry kind There is nothing she wouldn't do; Clip your neck or cur! your hair, Or sew on a button or two. ( aptain Ball (1); Swimming (2); Senior Party Committee (3) Roller Skating C ommittee (3). I LOVETT A C. BACON special craft “Hetty” AO Canandaigua, N. Y. There are Haeons, Bacons, fI aeonst And it's hard to keep them straight. It is lucky there arc only three Instead of eight! Art League (I); Bowling (2); Swimming (1). MAXINE H. BACON dietetics “Max” SKA Fhaxklinville, N. Y. “ 1 ax ' is a wonder at taking “Gladys apart and putting her back together again. (Ur wonder if she will ever teach Gladys'’ to swim? 1927 ......... 29