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

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Contents Administration.................... 11 American Craftsmen....................17 Art and Design........................21 Chemistry............... . . ...... . 29 Commerce..............................35 Electrical........................ 41 Food Administration...................49 General Education................... 55 Mechanical............................59 Photography...........................6 Printing............................ 75 Retailing........................... 85 Organizations.........................97 Greeks...............................119 Sports............................ 139 Living...............................151 Senior Index.........................159 Advertising..........................161 N ire

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Foreu ord The members of the 1954 TECHMILA staff have combined their efforts co produce a book that will be a forerunner of yearbooks to come. The emphasis has been placed on modern style throughout, for these are modern times. Through candid, true to life pic- tures, and unadulterated words, the lives of the stu- dents, instructors, and their relationships have been brought out into the open for all to witness. For this year, more than any other, is one to stop and look back to view the amazing progress that has been made here at RIT over a period of 125 years. Eight

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63 PLYMOUTH AVENUE SOUTH ROCHESTER 8. NEW YORK A c'Z-lW Itw9ajfi ttie of Slecitiofog'y Congratulations, men and women ol the Class of 1954. Your graduation comes at an historic time. We join with you, in this our 125th Anniversary year, in looking to the future as well as appraising the past. I know that I speak for the faculty and staff when I extend my best wishes and express the hope that the years that lie ahead will be pro- ductive for all of you. There are critical problems confronting us as citizens. In many cases these problems have to do with the individual acquiring greater competence in his chosen occupation, thus raising the productive capacity of our society. Other prob- lems arise from the relationship of individuals and nations, one to another. The educational experiences that you have had at the Institute should stand you in good stead in meeting these problems. We have confidence that you willassumeyour fair share of the work of the world, and that you will give of your best efforts towards the solution of these common problems. As in the past the worth of the Institute and its program will be judged primarily by what you do. We count heavily upon you, therefore, for a performance that is superlative. My best wishes to all of you.