Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Peddler Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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Jra NpIbou ijolltB President of the Institute U. S. Naval Academy, 1878; A. M., (Hon.) Harvard, 1899; L. H. D., Union, 1899; D. Sc., Univ. of Pittsburgh, 1912; Professor of Engineering, Harvard, 1893-1913; President of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1913-. Dr. Hollis has now been at the Institute as its President for six years. He has been very successful in carrying on the affairs of the school. Not only has he been ever on the alert to look after school affairs, but he has also been the adviser of every one of us in any difficulty. Dr. Hollis himself says that he is best acquainted with those students who are in trouble. This is probably true because he gives gladly and freely his advice and assistance. The Institute is not only the only organization that has profited by the knowl¬ edge and ability of Dr. Hollis during the past several months. He has served very effectively on several committees dealing with war work and problems caused by the war conditions. He has been a member of the Committee of National Defense. The past year has been a most eventful and difficult one for the Institute. However, because of President Hollis’ diligent and untiring efforts, Tech has safely come through the trying period and the prospect for the future seems good. During the period of the S. A. T. C., Dr. and Mrs. Hollis very generously threw open their home to the officers stationed here, and also made every student feel that they were taking a personal interest in him. The Students Army Training Corps brought many difficulties which had to be mastered in a very short time. Under the supervision of Dr. Hollis — and we honestly believe that he had considerable influence over the military authorities — the Institute and the students survived and came through in as satisfactory a manner as could be expected. The members of the Class of 1919 leave the Institute feeling that Dr. Hollis has done much toward their attaining a broad education. We assure him that he has our firm support in any step which leads to the progress of our Alma Mater. % 1Q10 Aftermath i 9 i 9