Tufts University - Jumbo Yearbook (Medford, MA)

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DEDICATION Frank A. Tredinnick is one of the most “unsung heroes” of the Tufts admin¬ istration. As Vice President of Development he is constantly engrossed in the numerous details arising out of the fund-raising, alumni, public relations and publications functions of the university. “Sandy,” as this popular, hard-working young man was known during his undergraduate days, graduated from Tufts in 1943 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. He made a distinguished record for himself here on the Hill as a crusading editor of the Weekly, one of the first candidates for Mayor, and an energetic member of Pen, Paint and Pretzels. His qualifications for his present job are, to say the least, adequate. After his graduation from Tufts he commanded a PT boat in the Pacific during the war. When the war was over he enrolled at Columbia University where he received his M.A. in 1947. There then followed brief forays into teaching and advertising, until, 1952, he returned to Boston as executive director of the then newly- organized New England Colleges Fund, Inc. It was through this fund-raising organization, whose purpose was to solicit aid to education from nearby industrial organizations, that Mr. Tredinnick made contact with President Wessell. The President was so impressed with Mr. Tredinnick’s record in this fund-raising field, that he convinced him to come to Tufts to succeed Clarence “Pop” Houston as Vice President of Development. Since then Frank Tredinnick has served Tufts in many capacities; fund¬ raiser, public relations man, English instructor, and just a plain “nice guy.” It is in respect for his ability and friendliness in all these capacities that we dedicate to him the 1961 Jumbo Book. Sandy running for Mayor in 1941