University of Rhode Island - Renaissance / Grist Yearbook (Kingston, RI)

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(Srist of the 24 Class George Andrew Fearn, P. I. K., Pawtucket, R. I. Spike” “The Works Blondic Applied Science Class Basketball (1), (2); Class Baseball (1), (2); Varsity Track (2); Dramatic Club (1); Soph. Hop Committee (2). “Spike comes from Pawtucket, and is “the works. No argument, he knocks ’em dead. His favorite pas- time is taking tests and knocking them for a goal. Occasionally he pulls a bone and in deep despair goes gunning, at which he is an adept. He is our famous hunter. All this mind you, we don’t have to prove. “Spike” admits it. “Spike also shines well with the ladies, in fact they all fall for him as he maintains an excellent reputation as a fusser” in Pawtucket and down the line. Spike’’ admits he likes “The t ' .reat White Way. Whatever other faults C.eorge may have, no one will accuse him of being a grind or a pessimist. We wish you success. “Spike.” Solomon Fine, J» K P Attleboro, Mass. “Solly” Applied Science Scholarship Honors (1), (2); Class Debate (1); Varsity Debate (1); Sec. Agricultural Club (2); King- ston Prize (2) ; Wood’s Hole Scholarship ( 1 ) : Prohi- bition Essay (2). Yes, the illustrious looking personage at whom you are gazing is our Solly.” Just view his handsome features and then take a long draught of smelling salts. That ought to bring you to. “Sol” wandered into our campus from the Big City” of Attleboro but we don’t hold this against him. “Solly” started to do up the Agricultural course but finding it too easy added the Scientific course to his curriculum. Not being satisfied with this achievement, the boy of original ideas conceived the idea of grad- uating in three years and so expects to leave us in June. Among his many achievements, “Sol” has suc- ceeded in keeping away from Davis Hall. Congratula- tions old man. William Augustus Flynn, B J Providence, R I. “Porky “Bill “Abie Civil Engineering Polygon; Class Footba’l (1). In case the original is not recognised, he can be found in the nearest “quiet game or in bed. While “Porky” has made a mark as a mathematician, he al- ways gives the number seven and one half thoughtful consideration. “Bill” is wonderfully keen on Military- work : said work consists of excusing cuts. At one time. Bill was athletically itic’incd but that meant hard work— enough said. As for being a joy to the Profs, “Porky” gave them much amusement for very- few bothered to give him finals in their courses, but when his ideas conflicted with theirs — ask C. Lester and Marshall H. This Aggie is taking the Civil Course and unless he is caught with five acres, he should finish well with the leaders of 1917. 24

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1 Rhode island fffate College | Harry Cohen, t» E P Brockton, Mass. Harry “Henry Electrical Engineering Varsity Debating Team (1) (2); Kingston Prize (1); Soph. Hop Committee (2); Lecture Association (3); Editor Sophomore Beacon (2); Editor Grist (3). Henry’s first glory came when he copped the speak- ing prize with his emotional eloquence at the Fresh- Soph. debate. Ever since then his saturated delivery of taurine ideas has gained him renown and — feeds, the latter as the result of sundry murmurings in the ears of different young wumyen” in the big city. With anguish we admit that Harry is a chef d ' oeuvre,— an achievement; High Chief of this volume, dilettante in literature, the reference book, artistic criticism, Sat- urday Evening Post, soup-ladling, and electricity. He ponderously assures us that Wakefield is no more. Condolence. Harry, did she can you too? Winfred West DeMay, A A + Wethersfield, Conn. “Win Electrician” Civil Engineering Win has been so busy with transit and tape and with the various other concerns. of a perspective Civil Engineer that he has had little time for other college activities. Nevertheless, we arc main that should the college start a Mandolin C’ub, or a long distance-let- ter writing Club, he would rapily rise to fame We might mention that he has already achieved not a little distinction in the latter. Why such long letters invari- ably leave Kingston every night for Wethersfield is somewhat of a question. We know of but one cause for this voluminous correspondence, and that is Leslie Lincoln Dunham, © X Brockton, Mass. “Les” Agriculture Class Football (1) ; Manager (1); Class Basketball (1). (2); Captain (1); Varsity Football (3); Poly- gon (3) ; Corporal (3). Having acquired his L. L. D. in the shoe city, “Les decided to join us, to pursue a course in engineering. After a years easy ( ?) work the doctor became pessi- mistic as to a would be engineer’s future so adopted the harder course of “aggy.” Owing to his football ability “Les” has made his own head-gear which Pridy repairs once a year. He also holds the pipe smoker’s medal for general excellence in blowing smoke rings. Alorg with his cool judgment Les can suddenly trans- form himself into a full fledge rough houser and many times has (Dunham) up. May Success stay with you, Les. 23

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Rhode island jSfate fo.it le cie] Ralph William GibbsAXA West Barrington, R. I. Fat “Gibbie” Electrical Engineering Class Football (1); Glee Club (1) (2); Varsity Football (2) (3); Soph. Hop Committee (2); 1917 Grist Board (3); Polygon (3); President Athletic Association (3). Being under the illusion that he needed a little higher education, there migrated to Kingston one day in the fall of 1913, one Ralph Gibbs. He holds the scrutiniz- ing position of “Correspondence Censor” of the Watson House, an office which entails the minute inspection of all the postals and letters directed to dwellers therein. We often wonder why the boy didn’t take up “Aggie” as his special learning seems to be toward that of Miller. Gibbie ’s” popularity was gained on the gridiron. His only fear was that ma would find out that he in- dulged in the rough game. But we all know that Ralph would dare Satan himself for a “certain some- one.” William Ellis Gillis AX A East Providence, R. I. “Baby” “Gill” Applied Science Beacon Board (2) f3) ; 1917 Grist Board (3) ; Treas- urer Y M. C. A. (3); Secretary Chem. Club (3); Student Council (3). Up from the land of Jersey came this specimen. Because he is not large of stature don ' t think he doesn’t create a stir in society. If you look closely you will no- tice that the wise saying over his desk reads Us little fellows must be reckoned with. The “Babe” believes that the pen is mightier than the sword and so proceeded to get himself placed on the Beacon, a paper which jumped immediately into the calcium light through its “Gillisonian Editorials. Athletically speaking Gill prefers to cheer on the gladiators rather than maul the enemy himself. “Baby” began his career on Kingston Hill as a chemical Engineer but the women soon led him from the “straight and narrow.” Now he intends to be just a plain chemist. Frank Elmer Greenhalgh, A A Chepachet, R. I. Chepachct” Frankie” Civil Engineering Class Baseball (1) (2); Varsity Baseball (2); Var- sity Track (21; Capt. Track (3) Corporal (2); Ser geant (3); Class President (2) (3); Class Hockey (2) ; Class Footba ' l (1). Greenhalgh hails from the great Rhode Island metropolis. Chepachet. hut in spite of that fact he was a most verdant freshman. Now Frankie’s legs are his most valuable asset, for whether they are carrying him to sec one of his many sweethearts or around the track, they do excellent service for Frank and his Alma Mater. All of his spare moments he devotes to athletics, track, baseball and the indoor varieties. He is good at all. particularly the last. Frankie’s ambition is to become great so that he may return home and correct the wild waywardness of his home town. 25