Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Peddler Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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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

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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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minium 8 CLARENCE ALBERT PIERCE “Doc” “Haircut” 4 N0 2S 4 BK Assistant Professor of Theoretical Electrical Engineering B. S., Wesleyan, 1902, and M. S., 1904; Ph. D., Cornell, 1908; Assistant in Physics, Wesleyan, 1902-04; In¬ structor in Electrical Engineering, Cornell, 1904-11; Assistant Professor, W. P. I., 1911- . “Doc” is our professor of Theology and Alternating Currents. He has the happy faculty of combining these two subjects into a remarkably smooth and con¬ tinuous lecture. That is, it sounds smooth if you merely judge by the sound as heard from the next room. From a nearer point, however, you discover that “Hold on, I’ve been talking through my hat,” is a favorite expression of “Doc’s” after saying which he picks the problem to pieces and straightens it out. It was prob¬ ably due to these frequent “stops for repairs” that we were able to absorb a little of the theory of alternating current circuits. “Doc” apparently had as little liking for examinations as we did, for he never gave any finals, and his daily “prelims” soon became weekly, then monthly, and during the Senior year they disappeared altogether. We wish other professors would copy “Doc’s” good example. CHARLES TOSEPH ADAMS “Pop” 0AX Assistant Professor of English A. B., Amherst, 1896; Instructor in Modern Languages, W. P. I., 1908-13; Assistant Professor of English, 1913- . No Freshman Banquet would be complete without “Pop.” Why? It’s because of his wonderful genius in telling those snappy stories. We learned this the first time we met him in the study of English Litera¬ ture. By his knowledge of human nature he could get us to read books which we should never have dreamed of reading. Some of us even were persuaded to read the Bible after listening to some of the stories read from the Good Book. It was “Pop’s” kindly way and fatherly interest that really made our English periods so enjoyable. We shall remember him by the many bits of advice kindly given in that little recitation room in Boynton Hall. Page 24 ■■■■■ iQlO A ' FTEPiMATH iQlQ