Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Peddler Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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iQlQ A ' FTEPiMATH iQlQ Page 22 ROBERT CHAUNCEY SWEETSER “Bobby” 22 Professor of Analytical Chemistry B. S., W. P. I., 1883; Assistant in Chemistry, 1885-88; Instructor, 1888-1909; Assistant Professor, 1909-14; Professor of Analytical Chemistry, 1914- . It was not until we reached the course in Quanti¬ tative Analysis that we first met “Bobby.” A quiet, unassuming man, he possesses numerous traits which endear him to those who come in contact with him. We are simply mentioning an old story in telling of his kindness, infinite patience and ways of making the courses he teaches instructive. The statements he makes cannot possibly be misunderstood as he takes pains to qualify them so that they will hold in all possible cases. Every man who takes “Bobby’s” courses soon realizes that they have to deal with a man who never asks unfair questions and who believes in helping everyone to get by who can possibly do so. His advice and sound judgment are often in demand and we find that his office is sought first by graduates of the Institute, who realize the value of his friendship. RAYMOND KURTZ MORLEY “Doc” 4 BK 22 Professor of Mathematics A. B., Tufts, 1904, and A. M„ 1904; Ph. D„ Clark, 1910; Instructor in Mathematics, Univ. of Me., 1904-07; W. P. I., 1910-11; Univ. of Ill., 1911-12; Assistant Pro¬ fessor, W. P. I., 1912-16, Professor 1917- . Snap ! Snap ! Snap ! and the chalk disappears from the Doc’s fingers, follows a parabolic curve, and lands in the waste basket every time. How often have we watched his perfect shots and wished that we could do as well as he. How well we remember his “tnat reminds me of a little story,” etc., etc., when pleasure was not allowed to suffer for the sake of Calc. Our knowledge of Calculus we owe to “Doc,” for he was untiring and patient in his attempts to teach us the almost impossible; and when our lessons we knew not, he never asked embarrassing questions about our occupations of the night before. Sophomore means wise fool. “Doc” used to say that half of the saying was true, we could take our choice. However, we still find use for the fundamental formulas, which are all that is now left of the subject “Doc” so diligently strove to teach us.

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Page 21 y U iQlQ A ' FTS ' RMATH I9l9 i . . . YrniimiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiii iiiiiNifi CARLETON ALLEN READ “B. A.” ex ss ARTHUR DEXTER BUTTERFIELD ATP TBII y Professor of Mathematics and Geodesy. (Leave of absence as Lieut.-Colonel in U. S. Army ) Some of us had Prof. Butterfield during our first two years at Tech, but to most of the students he is known only by reputation, for since the spring of 1917 he has been doing his big “bit” in the military service “over there.” Receiving a commission as captain soon after the United States entered the war, he has been steadily promoted, now having the rank of lieutenant-colonel. All those who knew him will be doubly glad to wel¬ come him back to the Hill, that we may honor him for his work for the world, and that we may welcome him back to the duties on the Hill which he always fulfilled so successfully. Professor of Steam Engineering B. S., M. I. T., 1891; Instructor in Mechanical Engineer¬ ing, M. I. T., 1891-99; Professor, New Hampshire State College, 1899-1908; Professor of Steam Engineering, W. P. I., 1908- . As ranking officer of the British Thermal Unit at Te :h he feels that it is necessary to demand military promptness when he says, “Class t’ the board.” He hasn’t received it yet. His talks during class periods usually had a direct bearing on the day’s work. “Class t’ the board,” “Come, fellers, what d’ you say, let’s get down to business,” “And so forth and things like that.” Once in a great while he would loosen up and give some personal experiences or some personal opin¬ ions, but at such times the expressions of surprise and pleasure on our faces scared him into resuming the old line of talk. He claims that we are handled too gently business world. For this reason he tries to furnish B. S„ W. P. I., 1893, and M. S„ 1898; A. M., Columbia, 1904; Assistant in Civil Engineering, W. P. I., 1894-98; Instructor in Mathematics, Univ. of Vermont, 1898- 1900; Assistant Professor, 1900-04; Professor of Me¬ chanics and Mathematics, 1904-08; Assistant Pro¬ fessor of Mathematics, W. P. I., 1908-10; Professor, 1910-14; Professor of Mathematics and Geodesy, 1914- . in school for preparation for the what others lack.

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DANIEL FRANCIS CALHANE “ Dinny” 2S Professor of Industrial and Electro-Chemistry A. B., Harvard, 1894, A. M., 1896, and Ph. D., 1904; Assistant in Chemistry, Harvard, 1899-1903 ; Instructor, W. P. I,, 1903-12; Assistant Professor of Industrial and Electro-Chemistry, 1913-18; Professor, 1918- . In the last lap of our course at Tech we first encountered “Dinny,” who was to instruct us in chemistry as it is practiced in a practical way and on a commercial basis. We realized at once that we were dealing with a different type of man, who believed in training each one to be self-reliant by throwing him On his own resources. The experience gained in this way was of much value to us — we learned to work without constant supervision. We confess that much of his course in Electrochem¬ istry was beyond us, but our Latin received brushing up by his use of the “modus operandi,” etc. In Industrial Chemistry we studied many processes “without going into details;” nevertheless, we acquired a vast store of valuable information as “Dinny” paced to and fro behind the desk. CARL DUNHAM KNIGHT “C. D.” TBII AXA Assistant Professor of Experimental Electrical Enginering B. S., W. P. I., 1903, and E. E., 1908; Instructor in Electrical Engineering, 1904-08; Assistant Professor of Experimental Electrical Engineering, 1908- . C. D. Knight, the man of unlimited patience. The fiftieth time a circuit breaker blows on an afternoon when the Mechanics or Chemists have E. E. laboratory, finds this professor walking over to the switchboard just as calmly as he did the first time. It is this quality in “C. D.” that makes our afternoons in the laboratory practically free from care and worry. He realizes that circuit breakers were made to blow, so does not regard it as an offense when we try them out. He is the one speaker on the Hill who does not repeat himself, and yet talks slowly enough so we can get a good set of notes. We are glad to have known Professor Knight, and will remember him and try to profit by his example of calmness and patience. Page 23 iQlQ A ' P ' TEPiMATH lQl9