Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Peddler Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 258 of the 1927 volume:

IEx ffitbrta THE 1927 AFTERMATH of the WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE Copyright by Richard A. Beth Editor-in-Chief and Charles H. Fogg Business Manager ioljtt Ingntmt ($ttr of itjr fprn rxtating portrait pirtorra of tljr foitttiirr of Jiorrratrr (Hrrlj 4 f S ' THE AFTERMATH Sebtration Tjap bebirate tljia tljirty-aeurntl} uolume of tlje Aftprmallj, mlttrl) ia tittritiirti tit some measure to portray tlte rontraat betuipen Horrester Serlj tit Ijer early bays. attb at tlje present time, to llje memory of Iter mortify attb re- aperteb fouttber, dlolyt Boynton. Trtjia Suite tlte (Elaaa of 1922, ttt rottjmtrltott mitt) ttje totmtapeople of Hason, Nem itantpaliirr, mill rrrrt tlje follomittg tablet on tire milage greett of Haaott: m MEMORIAL JOIM. lOYMTOM MMM-MASOM. MAY 31, mi ME®-TmiP!LE¥©H� MASS., MAE. 88,1©®? FOUNDER ©F WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INOTTHJTE WBECESTEIR, MASS. ®E ©IPEfJEB HE MP©K « OTromTOMFY TO TOOTH. ESECTEB BY CLASS ©F 1988 AT FIFTH EETOJKM. rjroo long Ijaue our rtrty trabitiona been ouerlaib mitl| tlte bust of prartiraltty attb the rohmrba of proaatr tljougltt. By Ignoring our Alma Hater me atjall cuer potior Solyt Boynton. Ijer fonnber. 5 THE AFTERMATH iHorrumri (fy E present herewith for your consid- JU eration the thirty-seventh annual “best Aftermath that has ever been pub¬ lished.” The hopes and fears of financing, editing, and compiling for a period of over a year are bound between the covers of the book you hold before you. J T has been our object to make this After- math a worthy interpretation of Worcester Tech in the year 1926-1927—a record and a memory for future years, and not a compen¬ dium of useless facts and waste pages. A ND if we have succeeded in some small degree, we shall feel satisfied with the link we have been permitted to forge in the chain of Worcester Aftermaths. 6 THE AFTERMATH TABLE OF CONTENTS Dedication .5 Foreword .6 Faculty .9 Our Campus . .37 Seniors .59 Juniors .Ill Sophomores .119 F reshmen .127 Activities .135 Fraternities .165 Athletics .189 Specials .219 Advertisements .227 7 9 itfantlty CAPTAIN RALPH EARLE, U. S. N. (Retired) President of Worcester Tech 10 THE AFTERMATH CAPTAIN RALPH EARLE, D.Sc. U. S. Navy (Retired) U. S. Naval Academy, 1896; D.Sc., (Hon.) W. P. I., 1925; D. Eng., (Hon) Rensselaer, 1926; Instructor in Electrical Engineering, TJ. S. N. A., 1910-11; Head, Deparment of Ordnance and Gunnery, 1915-16; Rear Admiral and Chief of Ordnance, 1917-20; President of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1925. In the short years he has been with us, President Earle has left the mark of achievement on the life of our College, the mark of friendship in the hearts of men with whom he has worked, and the mark of a man and a leader on the undergraduate body. We have spoken of Freshmen Dormitories in the past; we have discussed their advantages and disadvantages in an academic way. Now a man of action as well as of academic learning has come to Tech and his first master achievement, the Tech Dormitory, is now nearing completion. More than all this, and less tangible, is the changing spirit which pervades undergraduates and faculty; we look forward to greater and better things instead of backward to the things of yesterday; we work with the joy of successful achievement rather than the deadening humdrum of the commonplace; we see growth and not stagnation. The whole tone of life at Tech has changed to a greater, broader outlook. BEGINNINGS OF SANFORD RILEY HALL 11 THE AFTERMATH GEORGE HENRY HAYNES Head of Department of Economics and Government A.B., Amherst, 1887; Ph.D., Johns Hopkins, 1892; In¬ structor in Modern Languages, W. P. I., 1887-88; Mathematics, 1888-89; Modern Languages, 1889-90; Pro¬ fessor of Economics and Government, 1893-. We knew “Jinny” by reputation alone until our Junior year when we found by personal ac¬ quaintance that this favorable reputation was well deserved. His connection with the Institute antedates that of anyone on the Hill and judging by his ten minute quizzes his acceleration increases as the square of his years and he wishes ours to do likewise. Long after Tech has been left behind we shall still conjure up a vision of a contagious smile and twitching moustache which are sure signs that a choice bit of characteristic humor is about to emanate from one of Tech’s best liked pro¬ fessors. “Jinny” ' LB K 2H ARE WALTER LOUIS JENNINGS Head of Department of Chemistry A.B., Harvard, 1889, A.M., 1890, and Ph.D., 1892; As¬ sistant in Chemistry, 1890-92; Parker Fellow at Univ. of Berlin, 1893-94; Assistant Professor of Chemistry, W. P. I., 1894-99; Professor of Organic Chemistry, 1900-. Our first acquaintance with “The Kaiser’’ in Qualitative indicated what the chemists might look forward to in their work at Tech. Here we became familiar with his unerring accuracy and skill in manipulative work. In Organic Chemistry “The Kaiser” stands supreme; his eight o’clock classes were a revelation of his never failing enthusiasm, remarkable knowledge, and personal interest in each man. Our great¬ est indoor sport consisted in trying to outguess him in regard to the dates of Organic quizzes; it couldn’t be done. We leave Tech with the re¬ membrance of Dr. Jennings as a most excellent teacher, respected by every student who came in contact with him. ‘The Kaiser ’ 12 THE AFTERMATH Head of Department of English A.B., Amherst, 1888, and A.M., 1895; Instructor in English Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, 1888-89; Univ. of Virginia, 1889-90; Clerk and Assistant in Languages. W. P. I., 1890-92; Instructor in Modern Languages, 1892- 95; Assistant Professor, 1895-1901; Professor of French, 1901-03; English and Modern Languages, 1903-13; Sec¬ retary of the Faculty, 1910; Professor of English, 1913-. Coming around the corner of Boynton Hall with P rofessor Coombs the gymnasium heaves in¬ to sight with commendable regularity. Due to his active interest in the affairs of we and our fellow classmates he is one who we are all well acquainted with. Coombsie has grown up with Tech and is al¬ ways ready with some historical anecdote of its past life. He was our guide in our daze as un¬ derclassmen and under his direction we debated ZELOTES WOOD COOMBS at fever heat the evils of capital punishment and “ Coombsie” prohibition. But harken I hear those three AA I smart raps and the man who has left us many pleasant memories has just risen in his place so I must close. N. B. You folks turn smiles into tears by telling ns there are errors in the J o above. We know it. TBIl “H. B .” ■V ? BO 11 HAROLD BABBITT SMITH Head of Department of Electrical Engineering M.E., Cornell. 1891; Adjunct Professor of Electrical En¬ gineering, Arkansas State Univ., 1892-93; Professor, Purdue, 1893-96; W. P. L, 1896-. You can ask “H.B.” anything short of an in¬ quiry on ampere-turns in a Business Methods Quiz and expect to get a helpful answer. The re¬ ply is usually so lucid that you haul your mental self up on the carpet and ask, “How can one man be so dumb?” He is also a national figure as an engineer and a scientist, a leading man in the A. I. E. E., a consulting engineer of note, and one of the originators of the condenser insulator. In be¬ tween times he has traveled over most of the known world, and his travel talks, featuring some of his 4,000 personally collected slides, always form a welcome surcease from engineering. 13 i ' A W- THE AFTERMATH ‘Uf. JE ilmer” SS $2K ALEXANDER WILMER DUFF Head of Department of Physics B.A., Univ. of New Brunswick, 1884, and Univ. of Lon¬ don, 1887; M.A., Univ. of Edinburgh, 1888, B.Sc., 1892, and D.Sc., 1901; LL.D., Univ. of New Brunswick, 1920; Professor of Physics, LJniv. of Madras, 1889-90; Univ. of New Brunswick, 1890-93; Purdue, 1893-99; W. P. I., 1899-. “Lights Albert,” “Run up the curtains, Shedd.” How A. Wilmer has kept from shaking himself loose from his hands in all his years of explain¬ ing Physics experiments with that peculiar mo¬ tion in both wrists is more than we can see. The height of Wilmer’s glee is reached when, during the first lecture of the year he requests that the curtains be drawn to show his “movies” and some innocent soph jumps to fulfil his request, only to be met with disappointment as the shades slowly descend by themselves. Those lectures have always been an inspiration to us, and to you, Dr. Duff, we wish a happy life unless you try to step off the top of that ladder again. ARTHUR WILLARD FRENCH Head of Department of Civil Engineering C.E., Dartmouth, 1892; Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, 1895-98; Professor, W. P. I., 1899-. Ask any Senior Civil whom he likes the best and the answer is “Pa.” His expressions, “Oh! pshaw!” and “Not by a-sight”, will never be forgotten, nor will his list of articles necessary for a Civil Engineer, namely: slide-rule, Car¬ negie, and an extra pair of “draws.” In his classes, when “Pa” gives the boys his slants on life, they all listen, for “Pa” knows where of he speaks, having made many obser¬ vations at first hand; in Abstracts “Pa’s” off¬ hand comments are more listened to than the speakers themselves. In leaving, we feel that Pa’s biggest problem “Pa” was engineering us through Tech. 2a TBIT 14 THE AFTERMATH -Y-v 0 PERCY ROBERT CARPENTER Head of Department of Physical Education A.B., Harvard, 1907; Hitchcock Fellow, Amherst, 1906- 09; Assistant Dean, 1908-10; Instructor in Physical Edu¬ cation, 1909-10; Assistant Professor, 1910-11; Associate Professor, 1911-16; Professor of Physical Education, W. P. I., 1916-. “Doc” is a most ardent soccer fan, or at least so it seems to those who shivered in the cold afternoon wind in the late fall as he had us hoot the ball around — and called it exercise. Maybe some of us had to exercise our imaginations con¬ siderably, but nevertheless those were the happy days. Great was the excitement when “Doc” would start to mix up in the game and some sub¬ ject to his reign would playfully trip the old boy himself. Of course it was only accidental. Percy has been a leading spirit on the Hill and his efficient management of the Physical Educa¬ tion Department speaks for itself. “Doc” “Percy” 2AE “Doc” 23 J?BK RAYMOND KURTZ MORLEY Head of Department of Mathematics A.B., and A.M., Tufts, 1904; Ph. D., Clark, 1910; In¬ structor in Mathematics, Univ. of Maine, 1904-07; W. P. I., 1910-11; Univ. of Ill., 1911-12; Assistant Professor. W. P. I., 1912-17; Professor, 1917-21; John E. Sinclair Professor, 1921-. Perhaps the most profitable hours that any of us Teckers ever spent on the hilltop were those during which we listened to “Doc” as he expounded the Theorem of Mean Value, The Law of Probability, and a host of kindred sub¬ jects. Profitable they were, and entertaining, too, for “Doc” never failed to accompany his talks with the famous Morley Clog, a step in which the feet weave intricate patterns on the floor. He used to retaliate, however, by making us dance to the tune of his hi-weekly quizzes. But when we remember how he had to labor to push through our well-nigh impenetrable skulls the principles which were later to prove invalu¬ able to us, we can’t help marvelling at his pa¬ tience and kindliness. 15 THE AFTERMATH GEORGE HENRY BROWN Head of Department of Modern Languages B.L.,Dartmouth, 1894; A.M., Cornell, 1906; Acting As¬ sistant Professor of Romance Languages, Cornell, 1912- 13; Instructor, 1913-16; Assistant Professor, Hobart College, 1916-18; Professor, 1918-22; Professor of Mod¬ ern Languages, W. P. I., 1922-. It is too bad that Professor Brown’s desires do not run to teaching German for it prevented some of us from enjoying his pleasing personal¬ ity. His stories of Parisian Life, as well as his countless poems and proverbs, are not expe¬ riences to be forgotten. His trick of maintaining his equilibrium while rocking to and fro during the recital of some spicy story, has always evoked our hearty ad¬ miration. Ever since his arrival at Tech he has been an ardent booster of the Institute and taken an active interest in student affairs. He is a popular and cordial teacher and will long hold a prom¬ inent place in the hearts of Tech men. “Brownie ” “S. H.” Kappa Kappa Kappa, Sphinx ERANCIS WILLIAM ROYS Head of Department of Mechanical Engineering B.S., W. P. I., 1909, and M.E., 1917; Instructor in Me¬ chanical Engineering, 1910-16; Assistant Professor, 1917-23; Professor, 1923-. “Dobie-e-e, wha d’ya me-e-an by speltah?” Shades of Matty Conn and Spyda Roize. When¬ ever we hear an “s” made into a “z”, or some vowels slurred over we shall think back to our own Spider. One ambition has remained un¬ fulfilled: we should like to hear him speak French with his M.E. accent. Whenever we see an involved problem in prac¬ tical engineering reduced to its simple funda¬ mentals in statics or dynamics, and then solved with uncanny slide-rule acumen, we shall also think back to our own Spider. And then, when Materials, Strength, Mechan¬ ics, and Dynamics are earning our living, we’ll thank Spider. “Spider” 3 t 2K 16 V J h THE AFTERMATH ALTON LINCOLN SMITH Professor of Drawing and Machine Design and Assistant to the President B.S., W. P. I., 1890, and M.S., 1899; Assistant in Me¬ chanical Engineering Laboratory, 1890-91; Instructor in Mechanical Drawing, 1891-1900; Assistant Professor of Drawing and Machine Design. 1900 06; Professor, 1906- 23; Professor and Assistant to the President, 1923-. “Manifestly, the link A.B. will revolve in this direction ' , This sentence may well be inserted in the volume of “Famous Phrases by Famous Men”. “A.L.” is also famous as an astronomer because of his proposed linkage to the moon. His chief weapon is his two-foot rule with which he illustrates relative motion. He admits that examinations are rather unfair because this or that student may he suffering from any chronic illness that particular day. “A.L.” has had to put up with a great deal of confusion in Senior Design, but all earnest workers find him a real friend and everyone knows him to be a loyal booster of Tech. ‘ Dingtoe” “A. l: JOSEPH OLIVER PHELON Professor of Electrical Engineering B.S., (Mechanical Engineering) W. P. I., 1887, and B.S., (Electrical Engineering) 1890; M.M.E., Cornell, 1901 ; Instructor in Physics, W. P. I., 1887-96; Electric¬ al Engineering, 1896-1900; Fellow, Cornell, 1900-01; Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, W. P. I., 1901-07; Professor, 1907-. Strange though it may seem, more knowledge penetrated our crania during the easy hours we spent with Joe Phelon than there did in some of (he famous “screw courses”. His slow, pleasant voice was always laden with useful information, hut alas! it was also conducive to deep and un- lrou hied slumber. Judging from his sprightly stepping at some of our shin-digs, Joe must have become accidentally charged with pep from one of his dynamos. It must have been a good-natured contraption, too, for never was there a kindlier, younger old gentleman than Professor Joe. 17 THE AFTERMATH “Charlie ’ “C. M.” ' ZZ TBII 2AE CHARLES METCALF ALLEN Professor of Hydraulic Engineering B.S., W. P. L, 1894, and M.S., 1899; Instructor in Me¬ chanical Engineering, 1894-1902; Assistant Professor of Experimental Engineering, 1902-06; Professor, 1906-09; Professor of Hydraulic Engineering, 1909-. Here is a gentleman of the faculty who calls hack the pleasant memories of the Chaffins Lab. The way Charley handled the Hydraulics course and the men taking it earned for him the ap¬ propriate title of a “good scout”. We are in¬ deed sorry there were not enough like him. The famous Gasoline Lecture indicates that Professor Allen prefers gasoline to listerine, judging from the contact he made with the gasoline. The smile producing “drink ’, the ever present cigar, “the amount of water that hits the vane is exactly the amount of water that hits the vane”, and the “Swiss Meander stream” bind Charlie forever close to us. ARTHUR WOOLSEY EWELL Professor of Physics A.B., Yale, 1897, and Ph.D., 1899; Assistant in Physics, Yale, 1897-99; Instructor, W. P. I., 1900-04; Assistant Professor, 1904-10; Professor, 1910-. “Mister” Ewell is on e who teaches principally to satisfy his love for teaching, and not because he has nothing else to do. We never saw a day when he did not have at least sixty-nine appoint¬ ments, ranging from a meeting of some board of directors to seeing how the continent of Af¬ rica was getting along. Every time the chemists think of “Punk”, they recall the evening they had a session of the “Physi-Chem” class at his residence on Elm Street. If only all classes could be like that one! We shall remember “Mr. ' Ewell as most earn¬ est in his teaching, and always willing to help students with their difficulties. “Punk” I BK 18 THE AFTERMATH ALBERT SUTTON RICHEY Professor of Electric Railway Engineering B.M.E., Purdue, 1894, and E.E., 1908; Assistant Profes¬ sor of Electric Railway Engineering, W. P. I., 1905-07; Professor, 1907-. From his private sanctum in the E. E. Build¬ ing Prof. Richey issues the statistics and reports which have made him a famous electric railway engineer. Here the moguls of great public util¬ ity corporations come to ask his help in ex¬ tricating their firms from the morass of financial difficulty. As for his professorial duties, they are confined to the Senior Electrics, who say that his course in Railways is at once an in¬ spiration and a graft. He is the founder of the local chapter of Tau Beta Pi, and is at present head of the Interfraternity Council. We are proud indeed to have as a teacher in our Alma Mater a man of the calibre of A. S. Richey. “ Richey ” TBII 4 A6 CARLETON ALLEN READ Professor of Steam Engineering B.S., M. I. T., 1891; Instructor in Mechanical Engineer¬ ing, 1891-99; Professor, New Hampshire State College, 1899-1908; Professor of Steam Engineering, W. P. I., 1908-. For thirty-two long weeks we struggled to gain some insight into the mysteries of his courses so that there would be no “moaning at the bar” when we “faced a little North by West.” Never- the-less, there was “moaning” which must have carried far, for it is said that the courses are less mysterious and those who stop “moaning” long enough to look behind Prof. Read’s method will find that “B.A.” has been misunderstood and that there is no one who has the interest of the student more at heart. Seek behind the method, and find the man! 19 THE AFTERMATH ‘Dinny” 2S DANIEL FRANCIS CALHANE Professor of Industrial and Electro-Chemistry A.B., Harvard, 1894, A.M., 1895, and Ph.D., 1904; As¬ sistant in Chemistry, 1899-1903; Instructor, W. P. I., 1903-13; Assistant Professor of Industrial and Electro- Chemistry, 1913-18; Professor, 1918-. “Dinny’s” middle name should be versatility, for he teaches subjects as diverse as Scientific French and German, and Industrial and Electro Chemistry. In “Electro”, “Dinny” must have been discouraged at the large resistance which his students showed toward absorbing the theory of electrolytic conduction. Among ourselves, however, we doubt if “The Great H.B.” himself could grasp it all. “Dinny” has as much, if not more, true interest in the welfare of his pupils than any prof on the hill. One of his favorite expressions is a fitting ending to these com¬ ments: “Now I dont expect you to remember all this; this is simply for reference”. HOWARD PARKER FAIRFIELD Professor of Machine Construction Instructor in Machine Design, Drawing and Shop Work, Case, 1891-99; Machine Construction, W. P. I., 1899- 1914; Assistant Professor, 1914-19; Professor, 1919-. While the significance of some nicknames must always remain a dark and dank secret, the “Pa” in Pa Fairfield signifies only esteem and appreciation of his kindliness. We oiled away many greasy hours knocking chips off cast iron test bars and the like in ma¬ chine shop; hut time always slipped away smoothly under the serene supervision of the Professor of Machine Construction. We could always look forward to a pleasing, restful lec¬ ture hour full of common sense and delightful anecdotes. In patience and forbearance he is on a par with “C.D.” himself. The only dissonant note in machine shop is ' ‘Pa” the squeek of the planer. 20 V THE AFTERMATH MORTON MASIUS Professor of Physics Ph.D., Univ. of Leipzig, 1908; Whiting Fellow, Har¬ vard, 1908-09; Instructor in Physics, W. P. I., 1909-15; Assistant Professor, 1915-19; Professor, 1919-. Dr. Masius or “Dutchy” as lie is more com- monly called is one of the most colorful person¬ alities on the Hill. His many mannerisms and ready wit as well as his willingness and ability to share with us his splendid knowledge of Phys¬ ics have endeared him to all with whom he has come in contact. “Dutchy” has no equal as a mental calculator and his ability at belittling us by easily lo¬ cating our foolish mistakes makes us marvel. One might think that “Dutchy’s” ever-present red necktie would make him hot under the collar but he really has a very even disposition and we may well count him as one who has helped us greatly in our search for knowledge. “ Dutchy ” CARL DUNHAM KNIGHT Professor of Experimental Electrical Engineering B.S., W. P. I., 1903, and E.E., 1908; Instructor in Elec¬ trical Engineering, 1904-08; Assistant Professor of Ex¬ perimental Electrical Engineering, 1908-20; Professor, 1920-. When Prof. Knight herded us Electrics to¬ gether a year ago last February to start us in on our year and a half of Electrical Laboratory work, he little dreamed what abysmal ignorance he had to cope with. But he has carried on very patiently, with the result that to-day we can blow a circuit-breaker quite artistically. “C.D.” has always been a thorough Conservative, both as to dress and as to policies, and it came as a distinct surprise, on our Inspection Trip last summer, when he appeared in plus-fours. This one small failing, however, made him more of a favorite than ever with the boys, for it showed that even so lofty a mind as his is sometimes concerned with earthly matters. 21 n THE AFTERMATH LEON E. JENKS Professor of Chemistry B.S., Hamilton College, 1905, and M.S., 1908; Assistant Professor of Physical and Metallurgical Chemistry, Cooper Union, 1916-18; Professor of Analytical Chemist¬ ry, Univ. of Pittsburgh, 1918-19; Inorganic and Indus¬ trial Chemistry, Univ. of Buffalo, 1919-21; in charge, Division of Technical and Economic Chemistry, the College of the City of New York, 1923-24; Professor of Chemistry, W. P. I., 1924-. Whenever you see a large stack of books moving across the corridor on the third floor of the Salisbury Laboratories, you will prob¬ ably find Prof. Jenks the diminutive prime mover. He believes that the more books con¬ sulted, the more nearly the student approaches the proper perspective. Prof. Jenks’ principal burden is Freshman Chemistry, and he certain¬ ly carries it with conscientiousness. His inter¬ est in those who are out of luck is unsurpassed; he will sympathize with you on any subject from love affairs and the consequent financial embarrassment to food analysis. For this rea¬ son, Prof. Jenks’ office is the seat of countless exhaustive, and very satisfying “gab-fests.” “ Shorty ” y v HARRIS RICE Professor of Mathematics B.S., W. P. I., 1912; A.M., Harvard, 1922; Instructor in Mathematics, Tufts, 1915-19; Harvard, 1918; Assistant Professor, Tufts, 1919-20; W. P. I., 1920-24; Professor. 1924-. “Ricey” is rather diminutive as to size, but his mental powers are enormous, and as for his voice, when he holds forth to his Math classes, it can only be described as stentorian. Local history has it that he developed his vocal chords when he used to call in the “caows” down on his farm in Millbury. And he is probably able to keep in practice, too, for he still goes back and forth to Milbury every day in his snappy little roadster. Prof. Rice has had no little share in making our course at Tech an interesting one, and the value of the training he has given us would be hard to overestimate. “ Ricey ’ 22 fV r THE AFTERMATH CLARENCE ALBERT PIERCE 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 of Theoretical Electrical Engineer¬ ing, W. P. I., 1911-. Picture to yourself a portly, bespectacled gen¬ tleman delivering, with the help of numerous unintelligible diagrams, a lecture on armature reaction to forty or fifty sweating, note-taking churls in a room upstairs in the E. E. Building. All of a sudden he stops lecturing and starts off on a lengthy and utterly irrelevant harangue on some such subject as “How to he successful, though married. Gone are all thoughts of ar¬ mature reaction, yea even until the following Wednesday, when a soul-rending quiz reminds the poor student that he should have gotten the lecture which C. A. Pierce forgot to give. “Doc” H K t N0 “Pop” BAX CHARLES JOSEPH ADAMS Assistant Professor of English A.B., Amherst, 1896; Instructor in Modern Languages, W. P. I., 1908-13; Assistant Professor of English, 1913-. If there are folks who are so busy teaching the details of living that they have forgotten how to live themselves, there are also folks who are like “Pop” in showing us the sunny side of life by their own example rather than precept. “Pop’s” understanding heart could always see why we gazed longingly out of the window on a sunny spring afternoon. He usually romps off with first place as the best liked prof on any student referendum. Through his attitude and personal apprecia¬ tion we have gotten more of the love of good reading and the meaning of literature than we have from anyone else in our lives. 23 THE AFTERMATH ‘Shrim V “A. j: era ARTHUR JULIUS KNIGHT Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering and Super¬ intendent of Buildings and Grounds B.S., W. P. L, 1907; Instructor in Civil Engineering, 1910-16; Assistant Professor, 1916-17; Assistant Profes¬ sor, and Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, 1917-. “Has Professor Knight been around?,” and if the odor of burning rags penetrates the atmos¬ phere, the answer is “Yes,” for then his inevit¬ able cigar will soon come strutting into view. Perhaps no Civil will ever forget “Shrimp’s” characteristic poses, either leaning against a black-board or perched up on a stool in the drawing room. And he surely has versatility. He teaches railroads, stereotomy, astronomy or what have you? It has been said that “Shrimp” can teach any¬ thing in Tech’s curriculum. Rut no matter how hard he drives us, he does all the problems him¬ self, which consoles us a little. FRANCIS JOSEPH ADAMS Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering B.S., W. P. I., 1904, and E.E., 1906; Graduate Assistant in Electrical Engineering, 1901-06; Instructor, 1907-17; Assistant Professor, 1917-. Whoever gave Prof. F. J. the nickname “Rip’ must have been fond of antithesis, because “Rip” never ripped anything in his life, either of language or of pants. He is a little diffi¬ dent, quite apologetic and absolutely harmless. (He wouldn’t even make faces for fear of hurt¬ ing somebody’s feelings). But however harm¬ less he may be, he is never vacillating—we have yet to meet a man clever enough to pass his Transmission course without doing a big gob of honest work. “Rip” is primarily an electrical man; he has even worn spurs and scaled the dizzy heights of electric light poles in his day. He once told us that we, too, ought to start our careers as line¬ men’s helpers and work up to be Directors of the company, but we’ve decided we’d rather start in as directors. 24 r THE AFTERMATH SAMUEL JAMES PLIMPTON Assistant Professor of Physics Ph.B., Yale, 1905. and Ph.D., 1912; Loomis Fellow. 1905- 06; Assistant in Physics, 1909-12; Instructor, 1912-13; Johns Hopkins, 1913-14; W. P. I., 1914-19; Assistant Professor, 1919-. Plimp has been a boy physicist, an automo¬ bile racer, a pioneer in X-ray work, a radio in¬ ventor, and part author of one of the world standard books in mathematical physics. Once in his father’s cellar he was surprised to see the inverted image of a horse and carriage move across the wall. Nay, Volsted ’tis hut one of his apt personal experience stories to illustrate the point—in this case a pinhole camera effect. No matter how much we wanted to learn about the acceleration of gravity—and we all did—we could always forgive “Plimp” for interrupting the class routine with one of his stories. “Plimp HERBERT FOSTER TAYLOR Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering and, Secretary- Treasurer of the Alumni Association B.S., W. P. I., 1912; Assistant Professor of Civil En¬ gineering, 1920-22; Assistant Professor of Civil Engineer¬ ing, and Secretary-Treasurer of the Alumni Association, 1922-. We didn’t meet “Herb” in any class-room un¬ til our Junior year, when we had Highways. Nevertheless we all felt as though we’d known him for years for he made us feel right at home. His announcement the first day that Highways wasn’t a hard course proved a bitter illusion to certain members of our class. We had him again in Sewerage, but it was as the Alumni Secretary that we know him best. He has probably travelled as far, if not far¬ ther, than anybody in the interests of Tech. We “Herb are looking forward to the day when we can sit Skull 2 AE in at Alumni banquets and listen to “Herb.” 25 THE AFTERMATH ‘ Inferno ” “ Bernie” BERNHARD EDWARD FERNOW Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering A.B., Cornell, 1904, and M.E., 1906; Instructor in Ex¬ perimental Engineering, 1921-23; Assistant Professor of iMechanical Engineering, W. P. I., 1924-. We learned the raison d’etre of monkey wrenches and stay-bolts in Sophomore Steam. But this was only a brief acquaintance. Prof. Fernow appeared on the scene again in our Senior year in a “man’s size” subject—Gas. Picture the horrors of Gas Warfare, especially if a man is without his mask—Thermo. “I don’t think you fellows are on your job” was the opening sentence of a “hit-and-miss” ex¬ planation; and if the man insisted that he couldn’t “quite see the point,” “you come and see me after class” was the conclusion. And there in his office he certainly was always in the best of moods, willing to straighten any diffi¬ culty. JEROME WILLARD HOWE Professor of Civil Engineering B.S., W. P. L, 1909; Instructor in Civil Engineering, Penn. Military College, 1910-11; Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering, W. P. I., 1924-26; Professor, 1926-. The 1927 Class of Civils have seen a great deal of “Jerry,” being under his careful super¬ vision in Soph summer camp and in Masonry and Water Supply during our Senior year. The members of the class have found it enlightening to talk with the “Major” concerning class-room work, with special attention to outside engineer¬ ing affairs. “Jerry” was always willing to spend extra time in helping us get started on the right track. It is a pleasure to observe the efficient military manner in which he carries on the day’s work. It is to the “Major” that the 1927 C. E.’s give their sincere regards in all his future endeavors. “Jerry” “Major” 23 0T 26 r ' s THE AFTERMATH GLEASON HARVEY MacCULLOUGH Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering B.S., W. P. I., 1918; Instructor in Mechanical Engineer¬ ing, 1918-24; Assistant Professor, 1924-. Our contacts with “Mac” have been lengthy and instructive. In every course, front Descript to Graphics, we have found him an able and conscientious teacher. The slave-driving attri¬ butes failed almost wholly to materialize, al¬ though “Mac” was never very liberal with “A’s” and “B’s”. Probably his parsimonious Scotch soul revolted at the thought of such prodigality. His ability to tutor in any course and put it across better than the professor who taught it will stand out among our recollections of him. “Mac” is a born teacher and, as the years give him added experience with students and with his subjects, he should reach the heights of his profession. “Mac” TBn “Happy” V 1 ? HAROLD JOSEPH GAY Assistant Professor of Mathematics A.B., Harvard, 1919; A.M., Clark, 1922; Instructor in Mathematics, W. P. I., 1919-24; Assistant Professor, 1924-. “Borrow some of your neighbor’s paper and give your opinion on the following.” With this pithy remark Prof. Gay would break a piece of chalk, shoot one-half with deadly accuracy into the waste basket ten feet away, and with the other dash off a dozen or so trigonometric iden¬ tities on the blackboard. The professor’s young charges would always solve at least two or three of them before the bell rang, which was quite an accomplishment, wasn’t it? And yet, our marks from Prof. Gay were nearly all gifts; and never were gifts more acceptable, nor was giver more liked and respected. 27 THE AFTERMATH INSTRUCTORS THOMAS KILGORE SHERWOOD Lecturer in Chemical Engineering B.S., McGill IJniv., 1923; M.S., M. I. T., 1924; Assistant in Chemical Engineering, M. I. T., 1923-25; Research Associate, 1925-; Lecturer in Chemical Engineering, W. P. I., 1925-. With beads of perspiration on his forehead, “The Midget” finishes his mad dash from Union Station three times a week, and without more time than to place his hat and coat on the lecture table, he proceeds to attempt in one year to teach the senior chemists Chemical En¬ gineering. His thorough knowledge of the subject, his remarkable skill at solving problems, and his uncanny manipulation of the slide rule aroused our early admira¬ tion. We regret that we did not meet “The Midget” un¬ til our last year, for in him we found a true friend and a real he-man engineer. LOUIS WINDSOR RAWSON “Rawson” B.S., W. P. I., 1893; Superintendent of the Washburn Shops, 1903-23; Manager, 1923-24; Manager of the Washburn Shops, and Instructor in Organization and Finance, 1924-. Although our contact with Mr. Rawson was limited to the Cost Analysis Course in the Senior year, we had him long enough to regret that he did not preside over more of our classes. A practical business man, his approach was a little different from that of the average teacher. We have every confidence in the destinies of the Washburn Shops as long as he controls them. BURTON LINWOOD GRAY Instructor in Foundry Practice Instructor in Foundry Practice, 1910-. Build not your house upon the sands! Yet Mr. Gray showed us that firm foundation could be built with his No. 2 Albany sand. He did not convert all of us into foundry men, but he made us all realize the importance in the industry of a thing about which most of us knew very little. Many things did he reveal to our eyes and, true to cus¬ tom, a certain inevitable percentage of those revelations passed us by. But we will not forget the ever willing disposition to help out—whether it he in class, on one of our many pleasant inspection trips or on any subject at all. 28 r v THE AFTERMATH MERLE CHANDLER COWDEN Instructor in Modern Languages B.S., W. P. I., 1920, and M.S., 1923; Graduate Assistant in Chem¬ istry, 1920-21; Instructor in Modern Languages and Graduate Assistant in Chemistry, 1921-23; Instructor in Modern Languages, 1923-. “Wheat ’ Cowden is one of the real sports of the teach¬ ing staff. How much we were encouraged during a soc¬ cer game in Physi-Ed when he came running on to the field. Outside the classroom, we always felt that he was one of us. In the classroom, we knew that he wanted to be, hut that it would be inexpedient. We know that “Wheat’’ enjoys his teaching and rejoices when some student gets some enthusiasm. This, combined with - his keen appreciation of the student’s viewpoint, will make him long remembered. skull exo “ Sparks ” TBII 2 AT 9 . HOBART HALLETT NEWELL Instructor in Electrical Engineering B.S., W. P. I., 1918; Instructor in Electrical Engineering, 1921 -. Sparks Newell, inventor, lecturer and humorist of parts, is much esteemed by his little friends, the Senior Electrics. This esteem comes as a result of his benevolent way of teaching Communication, for his lectures are al¬ ways several weeks long and his quizzes few and far between. But when Sparks begins making connection- diagrams and other hen-tracks at lightning speed on the blackboard, accompanying them with involved explana¬ tions, only the most lethargic student can remain asleep. Sometimes, too, he unleashes a charge of high-voltage humor, which may perchance be a little naughty, but is never indiscreet. Here’s luck to the most helpful person at Tech. ROBERT GRIFFIN DE LA MATER Instructor in Drawing and Machine Design M.E., Rensselaer, 1921; Instructor in Drawing and Machine De¬ sign, W. P. I., 1921-. Have you ever been to any major Tech activity and not noticed a certain tall, slim gentleman, with a care¬ fully trimmed mustache? Of course not. Del supports everything. Del is a Jack of All Trades. He does everything from exposing the lowly Freshmen to “Descript and Machine Drawing, to acting. A Tech Carnival without Del as a star actor would seem queer and a class banquet without Del’s oratory would be a failure. Del fathers the Knights of the Road, talks at Mass Meetings and sets a good example by practicing all he preaches. Long Live De La Mater. “Del” AX A 29 7 r THE AFTERMATH WALTER WILLIAM MONROE Instructor in Pattern-Making and Drawing Instructor in Pattern-making, 1912-26; Instructor in Pattern¬ making and Drawing, 1926-. We’ll never forget “Pop’s” unwavering faith in the supreme excellence of his “processes”. The summer course in “wood carving” was memorable also for the putty battles and the length of time everyone used to take to shellac their patterns. “Pop” was always a good square teacher who took pride in his work and our hats are off to him. The sample patterns turned out un¬ der his hand were “things of beauty and a joy forever” —except when our own were modeled on different lines; then they were pointed out as perfect examples of the process. HAROLD ARTHUR MAXFIELD Instructor in Electrical Engineering B. S., W. P. I., 1916, and E.E., 1925; Instructor in Electrical En¬ gineering, 1921-. Speaking of inconsistencies, this “ohm-catcher” pos¬ sesses a few; for, while he is genially loquacious when the jokes, quips and puns are passing around, he is as glumly reticent as the proverbial clam when it comes to telling how an experiment should be performed. We don’t intimate that he couldn’t tell—Oh, no! but it’s so helpful for the student to find out for himself. And, incidentally, it interferes very little with the instructor’s leisure. But although we have not always understood Ham’s methods, we will never forget his irrepressible good nature, nor his still more irrepressible blue pants, both of which lightened up many dark hours for us at Tech. “Ham” TBIT 2£ AX A HAROLD WINTHROP DOWS Instructor in Mechanical Engineering B.S., W. P. I., 1918; Instructor in Mechanical Engineering, 1919-. Mr. Dows is the originator of the collegiate flivver in general and the arch perpetrator of one in particular. The adhesive tape overlying its top shows how tender¬ ly our good friend has ministered to its pleading groans. He has been heard to use such strong language as “gosh- awful” in referring to it himself. In machine shop he is becoming a second Fairfield and his “It looks good, go ahead” has become proverbial. Our memories of the Colonel will always be pleasant, inspired by his cheerful grin and his willingness to do a deliberate, thorough job. “Col oner’ “Banjo-Eyes” TBII 30 THE AFTERMATH WILLIAM LEWIS PHINNEY, JR. Instructor in Mathematics B.S., Dartmouth, 1920; A.M., Clark, 1922; Instructor in Math¬ ematics, W. P. I., 1920-. Although Mr. Phinney did receive his “A.M.” from Clark he saw the error of his ways and joined our popular “Math” department. There is plenty of evidence that he sojourned at Clark as all will testify who have heard his dissertations on psychology and the workings of the mind. Not always popular in the classroom more than one of us have come to realize the value of his very careful drilling in the fundamental math courses and appreciate what he made us learn in spite of ourselves. We feel sure that he will long remain a member of this most efficient department of the Institute. ‘ Phinney ” 66 Pete ” “Big IVAN EDWIN BIGLER Instructor in Physical Education Athlete Director, Juniata College, 1913-15; Physical Director, Bradford High School, 1920-21; Instructor in Physical Education, W. P. I., 1921-. Pete’s reputation as a coach has once more been given a boost skyward. Every year his teams have been im¬ proving and this year was no exception. Aside from coaching, Pete’s presence is always required for banquets where his jokes never fail to please. There is no doubt as to “Big’s” hobby for when we cannot find him on the Hill we may be assured that he is either hunting or fishing. It will not be long before we will leave Tech and Pete also so we extend to him a hearty goodbye and wish him all sorts of success for his teams in the following years. CARL GUNNARD JOHNSON Instructor in Forge Practice Instructor in Forge Practice, 1921-. We fancy that this young forgeman could forge rings around some of the older hands at the trade, figuratively speaking. Hammer and anvil are not his only skill, however. He has been the source of a great deal of out- knowledge on the heat treatment of metals—both theory and practice. It has always been a marvel to us how Carl keeps him¬ self so spick and span. Palmolive has nothing on him for keeping that schoolgirl complexion which cinders and soot have been unable to mar. His personality and friendliness insure his success with later classes. May he forge ahead to success! 31 H. V THE AFTERMATH ‘Sis” WILLIAM ELLIOTT LAWTON Instructor in Physics B.S., W. P. I., 1920, and M.S., 1922; Graduate Assistant in Phys¬ ics, 1920-22; instructor, 1922-. There is no doubt that a Tech trained man appreciates the difficulties of the course and makes the best presenta¬ tions of the subject. No instructor conducts a class in more orderly fashion or with greater precision than our own “Sis” and we cer¬ tainly are greatful to him for the training we received at his hands. Mr. Lawton has that remarkable faculty of lending a helping hand in particularly difficult situations. May every success attend his stay at the Institute, and may that stay be long for the best of Tech. KENNETH GERALD MERRIAM Instructor in Mechanical Engineering B.S., M. I. T„ 1922; Instructor in Mechanical Engineering, Univ. of Maine, 1922-23; W. P. I., 1923-. We are always impressed by Pinkie’s deep voice in the classroom. We had terrible stories of Pinkie and his teaching, hut we soon found that he was willing to go over puzzling points until even the dumbest understood. His newest held is in Tech Carnival Dramatics and we will all he back to shake hands with “Pinkie” when he is Prexy in 1940. We have always wondered why some frame hasn’t hooked this handsome piece af masculinity. With his looks and MacCullough’s brains one could easily force the world to its knees. “ Pinkie ” “Miss Worcester Tech” era “Wolf” CARL WILLIAM LARSON Instructor in Mechanical Engineering B.M.E., Northeastern, 1923; Instructor in Mechanical Engineer¬ ing, W. P. I., 1923-. Mr. Larson’s ready smile has made it hard for one to find anything hut friends for this able instructor. “Wolf” although an instructor seems to be more like one of the boys themselves. Not always standing over, criticizing, and pushing to the limit; still one cannot help but note that the work is done, and not begrudgingly, by his understudies. We have all enjoyed the fall afternoons out in Chaffins measuring the “drinks” many applications. And the time was always worth more to us because of congenial in¬ structors like Butcher. 32 “ Butcher ” rv r THE AFTERMATH S MAURICE EDWARD SMITH Instructor in Analytical Chemistry B.A., Univ. of New Brunswick, 1917; M.A., Univ. of Toronto, 1919, and Pli.D., 1921; Assistant in Chemistry, 1917-21; Lec¬ turer in Organic Chemistry, Queen’s University, 1921-22; In¬ structor in Analytical Chemistry, W. P. I., 1924-. “Tombstone” in Mineralogy, “Smith” in Quantitative, and then Dr. Smith in Sanitation; thus his social stand¬ ing at W. P. I. rises in our estimation. This unknown in 1924, when analyzed by the ' 27 chemists, was found to be quite human underneath the surface. He is affected by sorrow, joy, “tchest tchoobs”, and last but not least, the fairer sex. We hope that in time he will bring many more of his human characteristics into his instruction. We have now reached the stage where we can honestly say that we never want to see that dreaded headline: “The “ Tombstone” cross (X) marks the spot where the body was found”. “Silent” EDWARD CHOATE BROWN Instructor in Mathematics A.B., Harvard, 1918; M.A., Univ. of Maine, 1923; Instructor in Mathematics, General Electric Engineering School, 1918-21; Univ. of Maine, 1921-24; W. P. I., 1924-. For a new instructor coming from the “Big Woods” in Maine Mr. Brown won the admiration of the Class in a remarkably short time and we shall always re¬ member him as one of our most helpful instructors. Like some other members of the “Math” department he has his typical recitation room mannerisms hut these serve only to fix him more securely in our memory and they certainly served him well in the classroom. As the first Class to have Mr. Brown as an instructor we take particular pleasure in wishing him a long and successful stay in Tech. CARL FREDERICK MEYER Instructor in Civil Engineering B.S., W.P.I., 1922; Instructor in Civil Engineering, 1924-. Carl always had the faculty for understanding those who came under his instruction and in pointing out ef¬ ficiently any difficulties that might arise in developing a problem. May he this ability is in part due to the fact that Carl’s student davs are of more recent date than those J of most other Profs. In map-making, and printing, his work was the envy of the class, for its excellency would he hard to equal. Carl speaks from experience having spent some time with the U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. To Carl we wish the best of success in all his future endeavors. “Chief” “Carl” T BII 23 ex 33 7 r THE AFTERMATH JOHN HAMILTON WHENMAN Instructor in Mechanical Engineering B.M.E., Northeastern, 1926; Instructor in Mechanical Engineering, W. P. I., 1926-. Before our Senior year very few of us had the good fortune to know Ham since he was himself a seeker after knowledge until last June. When we did meet him we found him a pleasant and willing helper, especially in the investigation of that irresponsible overshot water wheel. He probably intends to stay, since he showed the good sense to take Pop Monroe as his father-in-law about Christmas time. May we wish him the best of luck, in school and out, and envy the classes of the future who will enjoy more of his cheery grin than we did. ‘’Horn PAUL CAMPBELL SHEDD Instructor in Physics B.S., W. P. I., 1924; Student Assistant in Physics, 1923-24; In¬ structor, 1924-. We shall long remember Mr. Shedd for his activities in the Physics Lecture room experiments. Those who had him for classroom work assure us that they learned much under “Stretch’s” tutelage. While a student at the Institute Mr. Shedd was so fond of Physics that he dared invade the realm of “Dutchy“ and we are sure that his experience as student assistant in Physics was in no little way responsible for his suc¬ cess as a laboratory instructor. The difficulties of the Physics course are many and we feel that Mr. Shedd is to be congratulated on his success in leading us along its twisted paths. “ Stretch ” “P. C.” “ Merrill” BERT LELAND MERRILL Instructor in Modern Languages B.S., Colby, 1924; Principal, Lincoln High School, Bristol, Me., 1920-21; Instructor in French, Woodland, Me., High School, 1922- 23 and 1924-25; Principal, Yarmouth High School, 1925-26; In¬ structor in Modern Languages, W. P. I., 1926-. We did not make a classroom acquaintance with Mr. Merrill, but according to reports from the Sophomores and Freshmen we were very unfortunate in this respect. He is well liked by both classes and is always cheerful and ready to help anyone in whatever way he can. With a wealth of experience gained from service over¬ seas and previous teaching together with a keen interest in the presentation of his courses he has made a very successful start as instructor in Modern Languages here at the Institute and we sincerely wish him success for the future. 34 THE AFTERM ASSISTANTS Martha Elizabeth Strong Assistant Bursar Assistant Bursar, W. P. I., 1915-. Gertrude Rogers Rugg Registrar B.A.. Wellesley, 1911; Registrar, W. P. I., 1919-. Emily Maud Haynes Librarian Drexel Institute Library School, 1902; Librarian, W. P. I., 1902-. Emily Warren Danforth Bookkeeper Bookkeeper, W. P. I., 1921 Florence Valentina Olin Secretary of Admissions S.B., Simmons, 1923; Secretary to the President. W. P. I.. 1923-24; Secretary of Admissions, 1924-. Ruth S. McQueeney Secretary to the President Secretary to the President, 1925-. William Livingston Buchanan Bookkeeper of the Washbum Shops Bookkeeper, W. P. I. Washburn Shops, J901-. Paul Richard Swan General Secretary , Y. M. C. A. A. B., Clark University, 1926; Secretary of Boys’ Work, Worcester Y. M. C. A., 1923- 25; General Secretary, W. P. I. Y. M. C. A., 1925-. Clyde Warren Hubbard Graduate Assistant in Mechanical Engineering B. S., W. P. I., 1926; Graduate Assistant in Mechanical Engineering, 1926-. Harold Arthur Baines Graduate Assistant in Electrical Engineering B.S., W. P. I., 1926; Graduate Assistant in Electrical Engineering, 1926-. Raymond Leslie Copson Graduate Assistant in Chemistry B.S., W. P. I., 1925; Graduate Assistant in Chemistry, 1925-. Harry Benjamin Feldman Graduate Assistant in Chemistry B.S., W. P. I., 1926; Student Assistant in Chemistry, 1925-26; Graduate Assistant, 1926-. Arthur Mott Tarbox Student Assistant in Physics Hiram William Phillips Lecture Assistant and Clerk Lecture Assistant and Clerk, Chemistry Department, 1918-. Walter Raymond Devoe Assistant in Pattern-Making 35 THE AFTERMATH October 22: November 17 December 15: January 19: February 11: March 24: April 22: May 12: FULLER LECTURES, 1926-27 Mr. Julian C. Smith, Vice President and General Manager Shaw- inigan Water and Power Company. Subject: “Development of Electricity” Elmer A. Sperry, President Sperry Gyroscope Company. Sub¬ ject: “Engineering Applications of the Gyroscope” Homer L. Ferguson, President Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company. Subject: “Human Element in Industry” Albert Stoessel, Musical Director New York University; Director of Worcester Music Festival. Subject: “Music” Mr. C. M. Ripley, Publicity Dept. General Electric Co. Subject: “My 2,500 mile Aeroplane Trip over Europe” Dr. George Otis Smith, Director Bureau Geodetic Survey, Interior Department, Washington, D. C. Subject: “The Forward Look by the Department of the Interior” Mr. E. P. Warfield Mr. W. C. Dickerman, Vice President of the American Car and Foundry Co. MR. FERGUSON, SPEAKING AT THE STUDENT ASSEMBLY, DECEMBER 15, 1926 36 mr (Eamptts HILLSIDE TOWARD BOYNTON STREET. AUTOMOBILE IS ON COSINE AVENUE IN FRONT OF WASHBURN SHOPS THE PRESIDENT S RESIDENCE ON THE CORNER OF BOYNTON STREET AND INSTITUTE ROAD OPPOSITE THE SKULL BEAUTY SPOT ON HILLSIDE IN FRONT OF BOYNTON HALL THE GATEWAY TO THE ATHLETIC FIELD AT THE CORNER OF PARK AVENUE AND INSTITUTE ROAD n? m SCENE IN BACK OF BOYNTON HALL. POWER LABORATORY ON THE LEFT AND WSHBURN SHOPS IN THE BACKGROUND LOOKING UP THE EASTERN SLOPE TOWARD THE WASHBURN SHOPS. THE SALISBURY LABORATORIES ARE BARELT VISIBLE ON THE RIGHT BLISS ATHLETIC FIELD. BASEBALL DIAMOND AND LOWER SOCCER FIELD IN FOREGROUND; FOOTBALL FIELD AND TRACK IN BACKGROUND Mr- -nm= -- -■■ ■— i n- ■ -- —— ■■■■-- THE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING BUILDING AS SEEN FROM INSTITUTE PARK ACROSS SALISBURY STREET THE AFTERMATH Amoral |Iagp0 of (SHii minus of Urdi ONE OF TECH’S PRETTIEST SPOTS BEFORE IT WAS MADE PRETTY LOOKING UP FROM BOYNTON STREET IN THE EIGHTIES. THE TREES TO THE RIGHT OF THE OLDER PORTION OF THE WASHBURN SHOPS SHOWN CONSTITUTED TECH’S FIRST GYMNASIUM WHERE TRAPEZES, HORIZONTAL BARS AND OTHER PARAPHERNALIA WERE INSTALLED SEE PAGES 220-222 FOR A BRIEF STORY’ OF THE FOUNDING OF WORCESTER TECH 53 4 LOOKING NORTH ALONG WEST STREET, LONG BEFORE THE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING BUILDING WAS BUILT VIEW FROM COURT HILL WHEN TOWER OF BOYNTON WAS NOT QUITE COMPLETED. HIGHLAND STREET IN THE FOREGROUND AND DR. JENNING’S PRESENT RESIDENCE ON BOYNTON STREET IS SEEN BEYOND IN THE DISTANCE 54 THE AFTERMATH i A VIEW OF THE CAMPUS IN THE EIGHTIES FROM A POINT JUST SOUTH OF INSTITUTE ROAD. LINE OF TREES IN THE FOREGROUND MARKS THE OLD JOE BILL ROAD, THE LOCATION OF WHICH MAY STILL BE DISCERNED ON THE CAMPUS JUST ABOVE INSTITUTE ROAD THIS SHOWS HOW THE OLD ICE HOUSE IN INSTITUTE PARK USED TO LOOK ACROSS SALISBURY STREET FROM THE PRESENT SITE OF THE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING BUILDING 55 56 UNIQUE VIEW OF BOYNTON HALL AND WASHBURN SHOPS ON THE LEFT SHOWING THE LOCATION OF THE OLD HILL BARN AND PICTURESQUE ESTATE. r THE AFTERMATH i CD U W 22 H W X H u. • o 0 CD CD Oh 57 HOUSES ON BOYNTON STREET AS SEEN FROM THE TOP OF THE HILL. SALISBURY STREET RUNS ACROSS THE MIDDLE OF THE PICTURE. THE BARN IN LEFT CENTER IS ON THE PRESENT SITE OF NORTH HIGH SCHOOL. DEAN AND WACHUSETT STREETS NOW RUN THROUGH THE OPEN FIELD. THE OLD BASEBALL DIAMONDS AS SEEN ACROSS WEST STREET LOOKING TOWARD NEWTON HILL. 58 batons 59 60 THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1927 rv r r THE AFTERMATH THE CAREER OF THE CLASS OF 1927 Four years ago a band of frightened Freshies sat shivering in E.E. lecture endeavoring to catch some of Dutchy’s admonitions about our choice of lang¬ uages while the shouts of bloodthirsty Sophs re¬ sounded about the corridors and stairs. Even though Prexy Hollis assured us that they would not hurt us we were rather apprehensive to say the least. Soon we were out, and, our shoes removed, we were thrown down stairs, hustled to the court¬ house, given our shoes hut submitted to most em¬ barrassing indignities for the entertainment of the grinning populace. In the days that followed, however, we came to know more intimately our fellow-sufferers. We elected Ed Stevens as president, Abbot as vice- president, Gordon Rice as secretary, and A1 Paul as treasurer. Our first chance to get hack at the Sophs came with the flag-rush but again we were Permanent President Joseph P. FIarris forced to eat dirt in more ways than one. After these set-backs we were determined to show them what was what. Under the captaincy of Abbot we had a real rope- pull team which brought the Sophs sailing through the muck. And a few weeks later our football team held the Sophs scoreless while Hal Bodwell put over a neat drop-kick to give us a 3—0 victory. We felt that we were re¬ venged even though we lost soccer, basketball, and carnival. Our only social effort as Freshmen came with the banquet at Williams Tavern which was a howl¬ ing success despite the efforts of the Sophs to capture Ed. For our second half officers we reelected Ed and Gordon but put in Bernie Wahlin for vice-president and Rannie Jones as treasurer. In June our summer-shop dance was a real hit. With our numbers somewhat depleted we found it our turn to have some fun with the Freshies who were even greener than we had been. We put Permanent Vice-President Leonard W. Lewis them through all the usual stunts and a few more 61 THE AFTERMATH Permanent Secretary Purdy F. Meigs unusual. Then we were plunged into the mysteries of Calc’ and Physics, Physics and Calc’. For our new officers we elected Bernie president, Pitheld as vice-president, Dick Beth as secretary, and re-elected Rannie to hold the shekels. That fall we again demonstrated our superiority on the rope by dragging the Freshies in and out, again putting ourselves in the select group of “dry” classes. Our luck at football was rather bad nor did we fare any better in the carnival though we won soccer and basketball. The “Hop” was a real success and so was the banquet though our chairman, McCarthy was de¬ tained at another party at Webster Lake at the ur¬ gent insistence of the Frosh. At the start of the second half to keep the wheels of government in operation we re-elected Pit and Rannie but two new faces appeared among our officers: Mac as president and Purdy Meigs for secretary. Coming back in the fall of 1925 we began to feel really pleased with ourselves having supposedly outgrown our Freshman freshness and our Sophomore hilarity. Getting the necessary duties of class elections over with we found that Rannie Jones was our new president, Red Ungethuem vice-president, Joe Miles treasurer, and Purdy re-elected to the secretaryship. Of course the most absorbing topic at this time was President Earle, what he had already done, and what he intended to do. We soon found that he was a real friend of the students and we are certainly appreciative of the fine things that he has done for the improvement of Tech. For some time it wasn’t exactly settled in our minds whether we should have a “halfway through” banquet or not hut it was finally put over and those who attended found a good time in wait for them. It was in this year that we made our acquaintance with those nightmares of all would be engineers, reports, which, like the poor, are with us always. Also during this year we came to know better the men and the professors of our chosen departments Permanent Treasurer though we have by no means forgotten those who James P. Murphy 62 JACOB SHULMAN Electric; Born Oct. 10, 1905; Died Feb. 12, 1927; Prep. Worcester Classical High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 127 Prov¬ idence Street, Worcester, Mass. Rope Pull (2) ; Bowling (3) ; A. I. E. E.; Judean Club. During this our last year of school, the final rehearsal for the great drama of Life, we have been sternly reminded that, after all, an Inscrutable Fate decides whether our efforts shall have been of value. Just after mid-years were over, our classmate and pal, Jacob Shulman, was suddenly summoned from our midst, leaving behind him the pang of a loss which only time can dispell. We cannot help but query why a young man of such well-dem¬ onstrated mental capacity, so fine a character, and so rare a faculty for making friends among his fellows, should be deprived of life and a career at their very beginning. All our sympathies go out to his sorrowing parents, for we know that no one can fill the place he has left vacant in their hearts. n? 63 THE AFTERMATH guided us while we were young and innocent. Election time again, Purdy and Joe re-elected, Pit advanced to president and Joe Harris as vice-president. Of course the one big event of the year was the “Prom” which was a fine social success but financially it was a “flop”. Tech show, with its accompanying issue of the “Gasjette”, and the house parties at the various fraternities made the week a pleasant one for everyone. The electrics’ annual junket and the civils’ back-to-nature sojourn at Chaffins, always looked forward to with pleasure, came, were enjoyed, and have now passed into history with happy reminders of good times. The remaining few returning to Tech took up the heavy burdens of Seniors and selected to lead our destinies Joe Harris as president, Ted as vice-president, Purdy as secretary and Jim Murphy as treasurer. Studies occupied the major? portion of our time though we did enter a soccer team in the class tournament which should have cleaned up but there was a slip somewhere. Certainly no history of our class would be complete without mention of some of its notables. Among our numbers are Ted and Whitey, who represented us in football; Rannie, Jack, Leht, Red, Charlie and Joe in soccer; Joe and Eddie in basketball; Joe in baseball; Purdy, Carp, and Art Tarbox in track; Ed Stewart in golf, and Dick Irons and Charlie Fogg in tennis. Outside of athletics we find Dick Beth as editor-in-chief of the News and the Aftermath, as well as president of Tau Beta Pi. Swinging into the last lap we put Carp at the head of the class with Ted as vice- president, Murph’ as treasurer, and Purdy with his steady job as secretary. As we are about to graduate we shall hold our fondest memories of the good times we have had there and hope that our future, into which we peer with doubt and apprehension, will contain as much pleasure and success as has been our lot during our years at Tech. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS FIRST SEMESTER President, J. P. Harris Vice-President, L. W. Lewis Secretary, P. F. Meigs Treasurer, J. P. Murphy SECOND SEMESTER President, E. B. Carpenter Vice-President, L. W. Lewis Secretary, P. F. Meigs Treasurer, J. P. Murphy 64 r 1 r THE AFTERMATH iHint of iNmptmt uJuipnly-BPitPtt i LYMAN CROSBY ADAMS 66 T 99 Lyme 2AE Mechanic; Born March 21, 1905; Prep. Wor¬ cester Academy; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Ad¬ dress; 10 Tyler St., Brattleboro, Vt. Cross Country “cWc” (3b); Masque (lb). Chairman Sophomore Carnival Committee (2a) ; A. S. M. E. After post-graduate days at Worcester Academy, Lyme chose Tech for further conquest. His dramatic abilities were early recognized, and he was enlisted for a role in the Freshman cast of the Tech Show. Since then his appearance in char¬ acter parts has been frequent, and enjoyable. Lyme is known for his ready laugh, his goodly share of rural wit, and his superlative powers of imitation. Hi s serious side, coupled with Vermont “hoss-sense,” serves to give his opinions weight in any cause. “Must be gettin’ on” seems to be a slogan with him—and he will get on. We are sure of that. HOMER LINCOLN BAILEY Line Homer 2AE Electric; Born April 6, 1905; Prep. South High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 52 Delawanda Drive, Worcester, Mass. Advertising Manager Tech Neivs (3) ; Glee Club (1, 2); Rope Pull (2). A short time ago from the Delawanda, Wyola, Tallawonda country came our eminent designer, Line. Although handicapped by customs of a strange land he immediately set to work with a will. His steady plugging was finally recognized as we see him holding down a front seat in Design. Of Line’s wordly affairs we know very little, outside of the fact that he seems to be well versed in Biblical matters. They say that this comes from close association with a cer¬ tain minister’s daughter. Here it might be wise to call his attention to the world famous saying about minister’s descendants. We wish you all sorts of success Line in whatever you may tackle after Tech. 65 Those who know Al, value to such a classmate in future AFTERMATH JOHN ALFRED BARBER “Barb” Chemist; Born June 1, 1902; Prep. Putnam High School; Entered W. P. I. 1922; Address: 245 School St., Putnam, Conn. Class Track (1); Sceptical Chymists. When the profs first saw Barb, they took an im¬ mediate liking to him, which was so strong that it took them five years to decide to let him leave. AI’s chief interest was centered in Organic, yet he also enjoyed Electro and Industrial Chemistry (?). But that is not all of his interests, for why is il that he takes so many week-end trips to Putnam? In the spring, he gives trout fishing as an excuse, but that will not do for the rest of the school year. Ask Al, he knows. his friendship highly. We wish the best of success years. DANIEL JOSEPH BARNETT “ Dan ’ “ Barney ” Electric; Born August 29, 1903; Prep. Nor¬ wich Free Academy; Entered W. P. I. 1922; Address: 168 North Main St., Norwich, Conn. Track (2, 3) ; Newman Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Wireless Club (2, 3) ; Knights of the Road (2, 3, Pres. 4) ; A. I. E. E. (4) ; Class Foot¬ ball (2) ; Class Baseball (1, 2) ; Class Track (1, 2) ; Class So ccer (1, 2) ; Rope Pull (1, 2 ). All ye who lack the enthusiastic spirit of Tech, necessary to the activities of the College, avoid the wrath of Dan. One of our most loyal rooters is this “Most Illustrious Dark and Stormy Knight.” He is one of the charter members of the Knights of the Road and also one of the five John Boynton Shriners. We all thought Barney was a woman hater, but alas in his senior years he throws all caution to the winds. Our sojourn on the Hill has now closed and we part with no little reluctance from such friends as Dan. We wish him every phase of success due him as an engineer. 66 THE AFTERMATH Vv ' RICHARD ALEXANDER BETH “ Dick ” ©X TBIT Electric; Born January 14, 1906; Prep. Lyn- brook High School, N. Y.; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 39 New York Avenue, Valley Stream, N. Y. Football (1, 31 ; Editor-in-Chief, Tech News (4) ; Editor-in-Chief 1927 Aftermath; Editor in-Chief Tech Handbook; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet (2, 3, Pres. 4) ; A. I. E. E. Secretary (3) ; Vice-Pres. (4) ; Pres. Tau Beta Pi (4) ; Interfraternity Council (4) ; Junior Editor Aftermath (3); Radio Club (1); Class Sec¬ retary (2a); Rope Pull (1, 2). Here we have a walking example of what one man can do. We little realize when this modest youth from Long Island breezed into Tech as a Freshman that some day he would be perhaps the most respected member of our class. And, on top of it all, voted the best student in the Senior Class! As Editor-in-chief of our Aftermath, this book will stand as a memorial of his faithfulness to our trust. He has also brought the Tech News to be a prominent factor in Tech life. Due to his happy combination of ability and personality, we feel little apprehen¬ sion in wishing Dick success for the coming years. RICHARD EMERSON BLIVEN “Dick” AX A Electric; Born December 1, 1903; Prep. South High School. Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 31 Tallawanda Drive, Worcester, Mass. Rifle Club, Treas. (4); rWt; A. I. E. E. Dick came to us in the fall of ’23 fresh from South High. Being a Worcester boy he decided to live at home four years longer and so came to Tech. Four years of the grind have made at least one impression; that is “be late and cut as often as you can get away with it.” Although a quiet lad, he seems to have a way with the ladies for never has he been known to at¬ tend a basketball game without a member of the fair sex. And an occasional trip to Framingham must mean something. Mav thi ngs go as smoothly for him in years to come as they seem to roll for him here at Tech. 67 If the straw-hat holds out on the Cuban highways. To for him. AFTERMATH BRADFORD MITCHELL BOWKER “Brad” “ Trivod” “Bowk” L2K Civil; Born Jan. 27, 1906; Prep. Whitefield, High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 7 Middle St., Whitefield, N. H. Rope Pull (1, 2) ; Masque, Frosh Cast Tech Show; Carnival (1, 2) ; Track (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Cross Country (3) ; A. S. C. E. This elongated product of the great open spaces of New Hampshire is one of the most jovial, quick-witted, and amiable boys we know. None of the Civils can ever forget that youth who slept so serenely in a straw-hat with his lanky frame cramped into a letter “Z,” to say nothing of the signal lantern on his toe. As a runner, he no doubt has great ability, but most of the energy we have seen has been spent outside of races. Cuba will have a treat when Brad becomes a pilot Tripod we give our best wishes; success is inevitable EDWARD FRANCIS CAHALEN “Pekoo” “Eddie” ATO Chemist; Born May 27, 1901; Prep. Len ox High School; Entered W. P. I. 1921; Ad¬ dress: Lenox Dale, Mass. Tech News Reporter (2b, 31 ; Masque (3, 4, 5) ; Sceptical Chymists, Pres. (5) ; New¬ man Club. His ardent desire to become a chemical engineer induced Eddie to temporarily sever his connec¬ tions with the perfect town of Lenoxdale and come to Tech. With great ardor Pekoe has followed the study of chemistry. It staggers us when we con¬ sider the number of times that we almost lost him from Tech. Pekoe has had other hobbies besides his studies: “The Golden Book”, “The American Mercury”, and Tech Show have made heavy demands on his time. Those of us who have become acquainted with Pekoe can never forget his deliberate manner, his cheery smile, and his oft-repeated “Just coffee, George, please, for I’ve got an eight o’clock.” 68 - r THE AFTERMATH ELLSWORTH BABCOCK CARPENTER “Carp” ©AX Skull Mechanic; Born May 31, 1904; Prep. Tech¬ nical High, Providence, R. I.; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 115 Adelaide Avenue, Providence, R. I. Track “W” (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Relay “W” (2, 3, 4) ; Capt. Track (3) ; Football (3) ; Aftermath, Art Editor; Pres. A. S. M. E. (4) ; Athletic Council (4) ; Chairman Tech Banquet Com- mitee (4) ; Class Track (1, 2) ; Chief Junior Marshal; Class President, (4b) ; Tech Coun¬ cil, (4b). “The best dressed man on the Hill”, “the wit¬ tiest student”, “the best looking man at Tech”,— so have been the acclamations of the student body for this hale and hearty fellow from the little state of Rhode Island. Beloved by his fellow students is “this man from Brown”. Yet with the reaping of these laurels we find no swelling chest, but just a frank, serious, earnest, and diligent student. His activities have been varied; he excels in them all. Whenever there is a general outburst of honest mirth, at its source will be found the wit of this cleverest of men, the gentleman from Brown, Ellsworth Babcock Carpenter. ARTHUR EMMET CAREY “Art” “Scoop” Civil; Born April 24, 1906; Prep. South High School, Worcester, Mass. Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 5 Clay, Worcester, Mass. Newman Club Director (2) ; Vice-President A. S. C. E. (3) ; President Student A. S. C. E. (4). Scoop acquired his nickname during his Junior year when he spent most of his time running around school trying to dig up news for a Worcester news¬ paper. Art is considered a shark by the rest of us although he doesn’t admit it himself. His favorite hobby is solving those “proofs that are obvious and left to the student”, after the profs give it up. He always has a smile on his face and has never been known to have a grouch. The manner in which he uses his combination of “line” and grey matter assures us that we shall hear more of Art in the future. 69 THE AFTERMATH JOHN ARCHIBALD HAMILTON CROSIER ‘Jack” 4 FA Skull Chemist; Born April 30, 1905; ' Prep. North¬ ampton High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 65 New South St., Northampton, Mass. Ass’t Manager of Track (3) ; Associate Editor Aftermath; Tech News, Reporter (1, 2); Junior Editor; News Editor; Tech Show (1, 2) ; Bus. Mgr. (3) ; Gen. Mgr. (4) ; Glee Club (2, 3, 4) ; Musical Association, Vice- Pres. (3); Pres. (4); Y. M. C. A. Cabinet (4) ; Rope Pull (2). During our Freshman year, unknown to most of us, it developed that Jack had many and varied am¬ bitions. Each of these he followed up unrelentingly until he reached the top. His list of activities above show he has had a most successful career at Tech. Jack, however, was never cut out to be an engineer, or, more specifically, a chemist, for his genius lies in other fields. All who have heard him talk or argue can testify that his chosen field should have been that of law. We are certain that Jack will be very successful in business, and we wish him the best there is. CHESTER ARTHUR DEANE “Chet” Mechanic; Born June 3, 1901; Prep. North- bridge High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: Whitinsville, Mass. A. S. M. E. Chet came to us from Northbridge High School, but not fresh to Worcester. He is also a graduate of Worcester Boy’s Trade School. Being thus well fitted, Deanie has easily made the grade on the Hill. One Prof, alone, B.A., is the missing link in Chet’s chain of friends among the faculty. “Rail¬ road” simply doesn’t understand Deanie and that’s all. Deanie early won our admiration by working an apology from Pop Monroe in our first year. And the three years of shop practice, the Mechanics have always respected his ex¬ perience gained by working Summers in the Whitin Machine Works. His conscientiousness, ability, and training assure his success. 70 THE AFTERMATH HERBERT POND DOBIE “Herb” “Pond” ©X Mechanic; Born July 1, 1905; Prep. North High, Worcester; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Ad¬ dress: Hubbardston, Mass. A. S. M. E. If we ever get stuck on a problem of great social importance Herb can tell us how the situation was very capably handled in Hubbardston. “Dead Eye Dobie”—he did not attain that mis¬ nomer because of any special optical accuracy,— is runner up of the class for professional ability as a weaver of long, strong stories. When not so engaged, Herb assumes the mantle of the great spaces of which he is a heritage. Persistence lie makes his chief virtue, and very few are the cases where an instructor was permitted to lightly pass by a thing that Dobe deemed worthy of attention. The cruel world can hold no fears for you, Herb,—Good Luck. DONALD DODkIN “Bill” 2AE TBIT (assoc.) Mechanic; Born May 12, 1906; Prep. Foxboro High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: Foxboro, Mass. Ass’t Mgr. Basketball (3) ; Tech News, Sub¬ scription Mgr. (3); Business Mgr. (4); Mas¬ que (1); Interfraternity 1 Council (4); Rope Pull Committee (3) ; A. S. M. E. What ho! The charter member of the W. P. I. S. P. A. otherwise known as the W. P. 1. Student Prof. Association. Bill has just naturally assumed this position by virtue of his thorough knowledge of subjects and his ability to put them across. If the class gets stuck on a problem, the by-word is— as k Bill Dodkin. His tutoring classes in Ther¬ mo and Stea m are quite famous. But above all, Bill likes the old easy chair. He is the inventor of the chucket system of letter filing which will dispense with clumsy hies and pretty stenogs bill s greatest worries! But, with his personality and good fellowship, one of them will get him, if he doesn’t watch out. 71 THE AFTERMATH ALBIN BURBANK DRUGG “ Abbie ” Electric; Born Nov. 20, 1903; Prep. Wor¬ cester Academy; Entered W. P. I. 1922; Ad¬ dress: Proctorsville, Vermont. Proctorsville! What a blessing it is that so few know Abbie’s home town! Nevertheless this native son of the Vermont Hills seems to have no un¬ worthy traits and we are all proud to have him for a classmate. Occupying a front seat in Transmission and De¬ sign is quite a task in itself. When Doc Pierce called for the A. C. notes for the term, unaltered, we rather anticipated Abbie would have heart failure since there were bits of Doc’s delicious humor rather freely incorporated. However, he seems to have withstood that blow in splendid shape and we look forward to his meeting all of life’s buffets in a similar manner. JOSEPH FREDERICK EMONDS 66 J ?? 66 O ' 55 Joe bunny Civil; Born Sept. 16, 1904; Prep. South Man¬ chester High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 38 Woodland St., Manchester, Conn. Rope (1, 2) ; Newman Club, A. S. C. E. When Joe packed his clean collar and tooth brush in his old suit case and dusted into Worces¬ ter, one glance at the dance hall situation con¬ vinced him that this was the place to hang his hat for the next few years. And what he did not do in those years! One of his stunts was the purchase of a collegiate flivver. When Joe rounds a corner, strong men faint and women curse, but he navi¬ gates the derelict quietly, calmly, and serenely, for Joe is like that. Nothing disturbs the even tenor of his peaceful life. The theatre owners of Wor¬ cester are already frantically scanning the horizon for his successor. 72 A THE AFTERMATH CLIFFORD IRVING FAHLSTROM ATO Electric; Born July 6, 1905; Prep. Worcester Classical High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 67 Ward Street, Worcester, Mass. Gen. Mgr. and Treas. Musical Clubs (4) ; Tech Show (2) ; Glee Club (2, 3, 4) ; A.I.E.E. Cliff is the fellow who always describes himself thus: “Now if I had your brains—” Whether he really has the inferiority complex or whether he just likes to make his fellows feel good is _not known, but his scholastic record shows that he is anything but inferior. His talents are not limited to mere studying, however. As business manager of the musical clubs, as an after-dinner speaker, and as a conversationalist he needs no introduc¬ tion to Boyntonites. It will indeed be a misfortune for Tech when Cliff leaves, but our misfortune will mean good luck to some other establishment, probably the Harvard School of Business Administration. KENNETH MORTON FINLAYSON “ Finnie ” “Ken” Electric; Born December 14, 1904; Prep. North High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 10 Newton Avenue, Worcester, Mass. Soccer (3, 4) ; Class Track (1) ; Class Soccer (1, 2, 3, 4), A. I. E. E. We predict that Finnie will become a great en¬ gineer, or maybe even a great dirt track driver. He is responsible for many gray hairs in our class because of his feats of daring on the Chaffins road. Finnie is always ready to help his classmates with advice. Some of our members believe that if a Spanish athletic contest were held at the Institute Doc. Pierce would have to work to re¬ tain his laurels with Finnie in the meet. You cannot get Finnie’s goat for he always comes up with a smile. He is a native son of Worcester and, we believe, expects to remain here and become the President of the Worcester Consolidated Street Rail¬ way Company. 73 AFTERMATH CHARLES HARLEY FOGG “ Charlie ” “Foggie” @X TBIT Civil; Born June 7, 1905; Prep. Tilton School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: Tilton, New Hampshire. Soccer (2, 3); Basketball (1, 2); Base¬ ball (1, 2) ; Tennis (3, 4) ; Tech News, Junior Editor (3), Managing Editor (4); Aftermath Business Manager (4) ; A. S. C. E.; Y. M. C. A. (lb, 2a); Class Soccer (1, 2, 3); Class Basketball (1, 2); Class Base¬ ball (1, 2). Who on the Hill doesn’t know this fellow? He certainly is one of the busiest men at Tech. Dur¬ ing his stay here he has been active in all possible fields of student life. At the same time his scho¬ lastic record has not suffered, as may be proved by his Tau Beta Pi key. Pa’s opinion that shorties do not make good Civil Engineers seems to be the only thing that will hold him from success. Charlie established quite a reputa¬ tion as a soloist during the Design Drawing periods. We shall always remem¬ ber Foggie as a good scholar and a fine fellow, always ready to help his class¬ mates. BENJAMIN STERLING GRAVES “Benny” 2AE Chemist; Born June 25, 1904; Prep. Bristol High School; Entered W. P. I. 1921; Address: 6 Humboldt Ave., Worcester, Mass. Tech News Reporter (3) ; Sceptical Chymists; Class Baseball (1). When Benny leaves Worcester after graduation, he will leave a path strewn with broken hearts and not only among those of the faculty. Dame Ru¬ mor has it that Benny’s horoscope has been read recently, and indications are that he will in time become a famous sanitary engineer. Although he never was on the varsity basket¬ ball team, his phenomenal shots in the intra-mural league have been the wonder and admiration of more than one varsity man. He can also wield a tennis racket with disastrous results to his opponent. Benny’s characteristic faithfulness and perseverance will surely bring him good results in the future. 74 rr (W. THE AFTERMATH 0 EDGAR WILLIAM GROSS “Eddie Mechanic; Born March 8, 1905; Prep. Fitch¬ burg High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Ad¬ dress: 196 Leighton St., Fitchburg, Mass. Basketball “W” (1, 2, 4); Class Basketball (1, 21 ; Class Soccer (1, 2). “Atta boy Eddie. How many times have we heard that, or something similar, as Eddie drib¬ bled down the floor, faked, pivoted through the opposing teams’ defense, and sent the hall swish¬ ing through the cords. Ed was a four-letter man at Fitchburg High, hut his favorite was always bas¬ ketball. In his college career, he confined his efforts to that sport. He went at the books with the same application that he gave to the hoop game and never found a course so tough that it put him down for the count. We’ll always remember Eddie for his grin and grit and they ought to carry him far toward success. CHESTER HAITSMA “ Chet” Mechanic; Born May 26, 1906; Prep. Marl¬ boro High School; Entered W. P. 1. 1923; Address: East Main St., Northboro, Mass. Rope Pull (2); Rope Pull Committee (3a); Class Soccer (3, 4). “Happy-go-lucky Chet” is still amongst the up¬ per ranks, perhaps contrary to the prediction of our beloved Profs who continually reminded him that he was not taking the course seriously enough. The fourth year brought to Chet his “coming out,” for no party was complete minus Chester. We wonder how we got along without him for so long outside our social ranks. His presence was assured at Tech activities, for Chet was an ardent rooter as well as a scholar. With his support on the rope, and later on the soccer team, Chet helped the great Dry Class of ’27 to renown. We wish him the best of success. 75 AFTERMATH - SHERMAN MORTIMER HALL “Sherm” “Sammy” ©YO Electric; Born February 2, 1904; Prep. Spring- field Technical High School; Entered W. P. I. 1922; Address: 94 Westford Avenue, Spring- field, Mass. Subscription Manager, Tech News, (2a) ; Tech Show (2) ; Masque (2, 3, 4) ; Wire¬ less Club Treasurer (2), Vice-President (3a) ; Class Secretary (1, 2a); Carnival (2); Chair¬ man Junior Rope Pull Committee; A. I. E. E. Until about Prom time our Sophomore year, Sammy’s was a familiar figure at all social func¬ tions, but since that time his eyes have had that far-away expression of a youth in love, and his pen has rushed Uncle Sam’s messengers with west¬ bound mail. The only reason that A1 Jolson still reigns supreme as a black-face comedian is that Sherm decided to be an engineer. We will not soon forget Sam’s humorous good nature, and the many pleasant hours his comedy has given us. A natural gift for making and keeping friends, a genial nature, and real ability will lead Sam to the success we wish him. JOSEPH PORTER HARRIS “Joe” i 2K Skull Mechanic; Born April 24, 1905; Prep. Mill- bury High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: West Millbury, Mass. Baseball “W” (2, 3); Basketball “W” (3, 4), Capt. (4) ; Soccer “aWf” (4) ; Tech Council (4a) ; Vice-President Y. M. C. A. (4) ; Class Vice-President (3a, 3b), President (4a) ; Per¬ manent Class President. It has always been more or less of a mystery to us, how Joe manages to commute to Millbury, stay up in his studies, and take such an extremely active part in college activities. Joe is a letter man in basketball, baseball and soccer, and is a consis¬ tent performer in all three sports. Joe led last year’s basketball team to victory after victory and his popularity carried him to the permanent presidency of the Class of 1927. Joe always has a ready grin for everyone and is somewhat of a cutup. If the above record doesn’t indicate rosy prospects for success in life, what kind of a record does? 76 THE AFTERMATH GEORGE JULES HECKMAN “ Jules ’’ “Heck” 2H (assoc.) Electric; Born June 13, 1904; Prep. Spring- field Technical High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 177 Trafton Road, Springfield, Mass. Track Manager (4) “W” (4) ; Football (2) ; Tech News, Reporter (2) ; Freshman Cast Tech Show; Masque (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet (3) ; Class Football (1, 2) ; Rope Pull (1, 2) ; A. I. E. E. ‘‘Let George do it. This time-worn saying is literally true. For if anyone wants help on a task requiring immediate execution a cry goes up, and George usually comes through. To quote again: “If you want a thing done give it to a busy man.” In addition to his Y. M. C. A. and Dramatic Club work George finds time for most of the social activities that come along and now he has won his track U by way of the Managership which is no mean job. We know you will succeed, George, and you certainly have the best wishes of everyone. VICTOR ERNEST HILL “Vic” TBI1 2H Electric; Born Aug. 11, 1904; Prep. Worcester High School of Commerce; Entered W. P. I. 1922; Address: 190 Whitmarsh Ave., Wor¬ cester, Mass. A. I. E. E.; Class Soccer (3) ; Rope Pull (1, 2); Tech Carnival (2). There used to be two Hills on the Hill, but this year it was left for Vic to carry on the charm of the family alone. What they’ll do without either next year is a problem: perhaps Spider will re¬ cant and get another good assistant. Vic is no mean Designer, a Transmission ex¬ pert worthy of note in the Electrical World, and an Ace in theoretical A. C., cement mixing and kindred subjects. Tau Bate Victor is used to cracking courses for A’s. With his ability and looks and our best wishes he is bound to go looping down the trail of life to the coveted foot of the rainbow. 77 THE AFTERMATH EJNAR CARL HOGLUND “ Hogie ” Electric; Born Jan. 23, 1905; Prep. Worcester High School of Commerce; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 23 Ormond Street, Worcester, Mass. Track (1. 2, 4,) “aWa”; A. I. E. E.; Class Soccer and Track. When Ejnar was a little boy he wanted to be a bank president, but he abandoned this ambition when he left Commercial High School and took up the more worthy pursuit of engineering. Ejnar has been much in evidence for four years. We think he has applied much of his time to studies—but, of course, one can never be sure. He is a great disciple of Doc Pierce, taking keen pleasure and notes by the hour in his lectures when the rest of us were fast asleep. Ejnar is also fond of the art of Terpsichore, and if he can keep his scientific and artistic attainments separate, he is assured of a happy career. JOHN EDWARD HOWE “Ed” “ Plumb-bob ” “ Howski ” Civil; Born April 9, 1906; Prep. Worcester South High; Entered W. P. I 1922; Address: 5 Eureka Terrace, Worcester, Mass. Rope Pull (1, 2) ; A. S. C. E. And now comes “also Howe.” We never had much to do with Ed until our Junior Summer Shop course when he blossomed forth to earn a moniker of Pumb-hoh. Probably all members of ’27 will remember Ed as the boy spy who once, so the story goes, was sent forth into the cold, cold world bare¬ ly shielded from the elements. In spite of such actions, we know that Ed will undoubtedly be a worthy engineering economist, and will surely be an asset to any or all who pro¬ cure his services. With his excellent ability, pleas¬ ing personality and ready wit, we foresee and wish good fortune to Plumb-bob. 78 THE AFTERMATH RICHARD KENDALL IRONS Whoopee! There’s Dick cheering Tech’s men on to victory. Ear and wide we will have to tra¬ vel before we find his equal as a loyal rooter. He never misses anything that is going on in ath¬ letics, and usually knows how the game should be played. He is not only an ardent fan but is one of the best men Tech has ever had when it comes to swinging a racket. We will certainly miss his fighting grin on the tennis team when he leaves. Dick is as fine a student and gentleman as we have seen here at Tech and we certainly wish him the best of success in the future. “Dick” TB1I 2E (assoc. Mechanic; Born June 12, 1906; Prep. Wil¬ mington High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 1608 Franklin St., Wilmington, Del. Tennis “tWt” (1, 2, 3, 4), Capt. (3); Tech Neu-s, Junior Editor (3) ; Athletic Editor (4) ; Masque Tech Show (3) ; Interfraternity Coun¬ cil (3b, 4a); Class Football (1); Rope Pull ( 2 ). ROBERT EARL JOHNSON “Bob” ®Yfi Civil; Born April 22, 1903; Prep. Springfield Technical High. Entered W. P. I. 1922; Ad¬ dress: 192 Albemarle St., Springfield, Mass. Ass’t Mgr. Baseball (3, bi. Mgr. Baseball (4, b) ; Cross Country (3, a) ; Rifle (3, a) ; Prom Committee, (3, b); Interfraternity Dance Committee, (4, b) ; Junior Marshal (3, b) ; Senior Marshal (4, b) ; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet (lb, 2a); News Ass’t. (1) (2); A. S. C. E. Bob Johnson entered Tech with the Class of 1926, but due to sickness that caused his resigna¬ tion, he was honored with the pleasure of being with us. R. E. Johnson is a very busy man. His three big duties are attending an occasional class, spend¬ ing an hour a day at bridge, and calling on at least a thousand girls a week. Even all this does not seem to prevent Bob from doing well with his studies. Just how he does it is a mystery unsolved. Bob is just as much at home in the field with a transit as he is with a girl in the parlor, so we predict a wonderful future for him. 79 THE AFTERMATH WALTER GOTTHARD JOHNSON ‘John Walt” Electric; Born May 5, 1904; Prep. Worcester High School of Commerce; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 9 Bourne Street, Worcester, Mass. A. I. E. E. Walt has been one of the quieter fellows of the class, but nevertheless a popular one. A keen mentality has enabled him to gather in his share of good marks, but he does not keep his knowledge to himself for he is always willing to lend a help¬ ing hand to his less fortunate classmates. Nor does he deserve the appellation of woman- hater applied to him by his fellows earlier in the course. Of late we have heard rumors to the effect that a certain party has first claim on his attentions. We also understand that he is very active and popular in church affairs. Good luck to you, Walt. RANALD EARL JONES “Ranny” t 2K TBn (assoc.) Skull Electric; Born September 2, 1906; Prep. Springfield Technical High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 325 Second Avenue, West Haven, Conn. Soccer (2, 3, 4 Capt.) ; “aWf” (2, 3, 4) ; Tech News Reporter (1, 2) ; Freshman Cast Tech Show; Tech Council (3, 4) ; Class Treas. (lb, 2); Class President (3a); Class Soccer (1, 2, 3) ; Class Baseball (1) ; Rope Pull (1) ; Chairman Summer Shop Dance Committee (lb) ; Sophomore Editor Aftermath (2) ; Junior Marshal (3). Although admired by the opposite sex, Ran has never let them worry him since his Freshman year when there was talk of an actress in the case. Since then he has had many activities, as every¬ one knows. Besides being an extraordinary schol¬ ar and a member of the three honorary societies here at Tech, he captained this year’s soccer team through one of its best seasons. What with holding two class offices and being a leader in general, he cannot help but make a go of it after college life. His ability to work problems and his ever-ready helping hand will stand him in good stead for the success we all wish him. 80 THE AFTERMATH Y HARRY JOSEPH KATHMAN “ Harry ” Civil; Born March 23, 1903; Prep. Worcester High of Commerce; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 11 Hudson St., Worcester, Mass. Vice-Pres. A. S. C. E. (3) ; Treas. (4) ; Rope Pull (1, 2 ); Rifle Team “W” (2, 3). Harry is an optimist, always cheerful and happy. Many a tedious afternoon in the drafting room was brightened by his rendering of the latest song. The way Harry sang “Do you love me?—Uh-huh!” made us wonder who could inspire such tender feelings. No one yet has emulated his gymnastic feat of climbing on the drawing-hoard to work on the top part of the drawing. Still, he had his more serious moments; a peaceful class might he suddenly startled by his “Oh Hell!” upon en¬ countering a difficult part of a problem. With his cheerfulness, industry, and perseverance, Harry is sure to succeed in life. RALPH VICTOR KARLSON “ Shorty” Mechanic; Born June 11, 1904; Prep. North High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: Worcester, Mass. Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; A. S. M. E. Who could help envying Shorty for that smiling personality. His smiles and wavy hair often brought sighs to the lips of native lassies when the Glee Club entertained in outlying towns. The social activities were incomplete without Shorty. Many newcomers looked to this well groomed gentleman for aid, because of his broad experience at Marshall’s and other dancing schools. The cry of “Who’s going to the show?” was al- way too much for Shorty and if he was not in class one guess would locate him. Shorty has worked hard as well, to get his studies, and we know that this and his ability to make friends will find him success. 81 THE AFTERMATH CHARLES HERMAN KAUKE “ Herman ’ “ Kaukie” AX A Elec tric; Born Jan. 17, 1906; Prep. Worcester North High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 89 Holden St., Worcester, Mass. Football (2, 3, 4) ; Track (2, 3) ; Aftermath, Advertising Manager; Tech News Reporter (1, 21 ; A. I. E. E. Secretary (4) ; Rope Pull ( 1 , 2 ). It is hard to realize that that tall, perfectly- groomed man-of-the-world is the same Herman Kauke as the little lad who came timidly up to Boynton Hill four years ago. But how well Her¬ man has turned those years to advantage! Studies, athletics, college journalism, and social affairs have all occupied a prominent place on his pro¬ gram. His social attainments, are, however, the most outstanding, and his calling list is one of the longest ever known on the Hill. He is strictly impartial, loving them all equally well. Such ability and appeal as Herman’s must be rewarded, and he is sure of a brilliant future, both in his profession and his “affaires d’amour.” DONALD LLOYD KING “Don” “ Horatius ’ TBII Electric; Born February 4, 1905; Prep. Athol High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 168 Walnut Street, Athol, Mass. Radio Club (1, 2) ; A. I. E. E. Don is one of the “Chocolate Shop Twins” who may be found in active session almost any night. Coming from Athol he was ignorant of the ways of the city but seems to have fared well by close attention to the Sunday evening classes in certain of the churches. Not an athlete, Don has set an excellent example in attendance at all of the Tech games, and he has made many friends in the extemporaneous games in the gymnasium. A good student, his ability was duly recognized by Tau Beta Pi and we ar e glad to think that his success in college is but a fore-runner of a greater success in the world of business. 82 THE AFTERMATH EDWARD SULO LEHTINEN “Eddie” “Lehr AX A Electric; Born Nov. 28. 1905; Prep. Worces¬ ter North High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 28 Bowdoin Street, Worcester, Mass. Soccer “aWf” (1, 22, 3, 4) ; Basketball (1, 2, 3, 41 ; Band (1, 2) ; A. I. E. E.; Class Soccer (Capt. 4) ; Baseball, Track, Basketball. Eddie is that big, brawny, mild-mannered fellow who boots the ball so high down on the soccer field. He has been chasing the round pigskin for four seasons, and has kept Tech’s opponents from scoring on many occasions. Brawn is not his only asset, however, for he has a keen wit, and is some¬ thing of a social lion. We are told that when he was down in New York last summer he used to step out every night. Although Eddie is soon to leave us, we will always remember him for his good-natured joshing and his broad and cheerful grin. LEONARD WELD LEWIS ‘Ted” 0YQ Skull Mechanic; Born Dec. 9, 1905; Prep. Stevens High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 16 Grant St., Claremont, N. H. Football (1, 2, 3, 4), Capt. (4); Basketball Mgr. (4) ; Athletic Ass’n Sec. (2) ; Treas. (3), President (4) ; A. S. M. E„ Class Vice-Pres. (4a) ; Class Football (1, 2) ; Junior Marshal; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet; Interfraternity Council (4). Ted came before the eyes of Tech men by mak¬ ing his first varsity “W” as a Freshman. From that day to this, Ted and “Football at Tech” have ever grown more closely linked together. At rather frequent intervals we find our Ted missing, and after careful inquiry, discover that lue is on a mysterious pilgrimage to his native haunts—Claremont. There seems to be “some” attraction there. How about it, Leonard? Small in stature but immense in heart, Ted has been elected Permanent Vice President of the Class of 1927. Perseverance—Patience—Friendship—Courtesy —these are the outstanding features of Ted’s personality. He is a good sport, a hard worker, and above all, a gentleman. 83 THE AFTERMATH ARTHUR CALVIN MANNING ‘A. cr tbii “Art” XE Chemist; Born June 7, 1906; Prep. Worcester South High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 57 May St., Worcester, Mass. Aftermath Board; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet (3) ; Sceptical Chymists (2, 3, 4) ; Cosmopolitan Club (4). Having fared well under Doc Zinn’s genial grin, A. C. elected the Chem. course. A. C. is a very variable young man: usually studious, but at times quite noisy. However, he averages among the best, and has been growing up rapidly of late. His interests are numerous: philosophy, physical chemistry, and church. He has also been seen with someone else’s sister several times. His talking and “armchair philosophy” have led him into slight difficulties with cer¬ tain instructors, especially in German and in Quantitative. However, one so earnest, thorough, and sincere cannot fail to win success, and we should not be surprised some day to see “Professor.Ph.D.” enclosing his name. CHARLES MacLENNAN “Mac” “Charlie” “The Russian” Electric; Born May 23, 1904; Prep. Pictou Academy; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: River John, Nova Scotia. Charlie is the person who discovered the Skunk in the Salisbury building. For further particulars of this famous feat, refer to the 1926 edition of the Evening Gasjette. Charlie is well known for his ability to do a Russian dance. He is the only living person who can do this dance. (The others were shot at sun¬ rise) . After seeing him working in his shirt sleeves out at Chaffins on a cold day, we have come to the conclusion that he has a fur-lined skin. Charlie has been a prominent member of the class, and a good friend of all. His keen sense of humor will carry him a long way to success. We wish him luck. 84 THE AFTERMATH n- ■ FRANCIS EMMETT McCARTHY “Mac” “F. E .” Skull Electric; Born Oct. 12, 1903; Prep. Spring- field Central High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 15 Miller Street, Springfield, Mass. Baseball (1, 2, 3); Tech Council; Newman Club; Class President (2b) ; Chairman, Soph Banquet; Chairman, Half Way Through Ban¬ quet; Class Football and Baseball. Mac has been one of the most popular members of the class since he entered in the fall of 1923. He has been kept busy since then arranging our class banquets, and we ll say he has done good work on them. It did not take him long to show us that he could play baseball, and lie earned his “W” as a Freshman. His innocent answer to a Prof’s question has helped him through many a tight position! History does not show that he has neglected the fair sex in his stay at Tech. There will be many a broken-hearted woman in Worcester when Mac leaves Boynton Hill. PURDY FAIRBANKS MEIGS “Purdy” “P. F” I 2K TBEI Skull 2E (assoc.) Electric; Born April 3, 1905; Prep. Gardner High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: Peru, New York. Track (1, 2, 3, 4) ; “W” (1, 2, 3, 4 Capt.) ; Relay (1, 2, 3, 4) ; “W” (3, 4) ; Cross Country (2, 3, 4) ; “cWc” (3, 4) ; Freshman Cast Tech Show (1); Tech Show (2); Masque (1.2, 3, 4) ; Knights of the Road (3,4 Treas.) ; A. I. E. E. (4); Class Track (1, 2, 3, 4); Class Secretary (2b, 3, 4) ; Rope Pull (1, 2) ; Junior Marshal; Aftermath Board; Per¬ manent Class Secretary. Purdy is that shieky anti-saloon leaguer who dumps water barrels and helps his partner stay in E. E. lab. until all hours of the night in the interests of science. They have never been known to strap their belts around the circuit breaker to keep it from blowing. He is the man that put across the Saturday Knights’ skits between halves at bas¬ ketball games. When a man can come to Tech, largely works his way through, show the above list of activities, become Permanent Class Secretary, and make all three honor societies, the hearty good wishes of his mates may be superfluous, but they are none the less real. 85 THE AFTERMATH DEAN LAWRENCE MERRILL “Cy” “D. L” ©X Electric; Born July 14th, 1905; Prep. Hanover High School, Hanover, N. H.; En¬ tered W. P. I. 1923; Address: Norwich, Vt. Football (3) ; Tech Neivs (2) ; Band (1, 2, 3, 4) ; A. I. E. E.; Rope Pull (2). Our Cy is one of them thar Vermonters. Ask a question and he’ll ask one back at you. And such sophistication! Perhaps it’s his training in such places as Pittsburgh last summer. “Do it well, or not at all” is D. L.’s motto. If there had been more men as energetically interested in the band as he during his four years, it would be more than a recurring myth. His painstaking problem work and well ordered notes have saved some of us from ruin more than once. He is as dependable as the granite of his own native Vermont. As a sound practical engineer Cy will make his mark. EUSTACE IRA MERRILL ‘Tits” “ Useless ” “Ira” AX A Mechanic; Born Jan. 26, 1906; Prep. Green¬ field High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 20 Parks St., Ware, Mass. Cross Country “cWc” (3, 4) ; Masque (lb) ; A.S.M.E.; Knights of the Road (2, 3, 4), Vice- Pres. (3b, 4a) ; Class Soccer (3, 4) ; Junior Marshall; Aftermath Board. Eus came to Tech from Greenfield, but soon changed his home address to Ware, Mass., knowing that Ware was much easier to spell. And it came to pass that Eustace, alias Useless or Ira, while striving for wordly fame, did par¬ ticipate in Cross-country meets with other colleges, and a fair maiden, sitting in the stands, was smit¬ ten by his manly bearing. “Bon,” sez Ira, and soon he subscribed to a daily newspaper which is delivered special every morning. Without doubt, Eus would be Tau Bate if he read his “Gas,” as he reads his daily, and wrote reports as he writes poetry. His enthusiastic, persistent and unassuming manner is a sure prophecy to success. 86 THE AFTERMATH i Joseph Macdonald miles 6 0 99 Snapper AX A Mechanic; Born July 19, 1905; Prep. Rutland High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: Rutland. Mass. Ass’t Cheerleader (2, 3); Track (2, 3); A.S. M.E., Vice-Pres. (4) ; Class Treasurer (3a. 3b); Class Track (lb); Rope Pull (1, 2); Rope Pull Committee (3). Friend Joe hails from the consumptive town of Rutland, Mass. However we know that he is not a consumptive after hearing him exercise his lungs. Extra curriculum activities claim much of his time as he is a smart quarter miler as well an ex¬ cellent parlor athlete. Many are the good times that would not have been but for his enlivening presence. Joe was treasurer of our class and he knew how to gather the shekels. It was far easier to pay the money than to take the “razz” from him for deliquency. We wish him all success as he goes thundering around the tracks of life. CHARLES FERGUS MONNIER “Molly” “Charlie” “Doc” ®Yf2 5H (assoc.) Electric; Born March 4, 1906; Prep. Attleboro High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 797 Park Street, Attleboro, Mass. A. 1. E. E.; Class Football (2); Rope Pull. Although Charlie hails from Attleboro he is well known in Providence, in New Bedford, and here in Worcester, especially among those of the female persuasion. And he must have been very attentive to his feminine friends in these various cities during the past few years, for he was never present at more than half his classes. Charlie is a shark of the first water—one of that prime genus who attain scholastic renown by in¬ tuition rather than study. He has two main aims: to affect the appearance of a pugilist of the Victorian Era, and to be a transmission shark. He bids fair to succeed in life as well as in these. 87 THE AFTERMATH - CHARLES STANLEY MOORE “ Charlie ” “Sian” tbii Mechanic; Born June 30, 1903; Prep. Spring- field Technical High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 141 Sherman St., Springfield, Mass. Y. M. C. A. Cabinet; A. S. M. E. The sterling qualities of this gentleman are known by only a few. He is a native of Springfield and we have found him the hardest worker of the large group hailing from there. Whether the work is arduous mental labor, or a fatiguing manual task, he soon overwhelmed it. Moore was honest with himself, with his classmates, and with Tech. Too often helpful and friendly to the non-deserving, he is a man who conscientiously prac¬ tices the Teachings. Stan’s activities outside the Institute have given him a broad social experience. Nothing more need be said than we are glad to have known Charles S. Moore. X JAMES PAUL MURPHY “Murph” “Jim” Mechanic; Born March 16, 1904; Prep. North High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 36 Park Avenue, Worcester, Mass. Football (1); Basketball (1) ; Sec. A.S.M.E. (3) ; Class Treas. (4a) ; Class Football (l.A), Basketball (1, 2 I ; Soccer (2A, 4) ; Rope Pull 1, 2), Rope Pull Committee (3); Carnival Skit (2). The next subject is the well-known Dr. Hokum, of Slab Hollow, who first won fame vending his Snake Oil to rustic neighbors. Our friend was most fastidious in attire. Hair well smoothed! Trousers always creased! Neck adorned with a dazzling tie! Truly, a man of “fore” sight. We have often observed his skill in repartee and that pleasant indoor sport known as “bull-festing.” This son of Sweden (?) has deservedly romped off with the office of Permanent Shekel-Snatcher of the Class of 1927. With such qualifications and his “let’s get together, folks,” we see our young hopeful as a future political leader. Fare thee well! 88 THE AFTERMATH STANLEY JOHN NADOLSKI “Stan” “Noddles” “Nadol” Civil; Born Oct. 1, 1905; Prep. Westfield High School; Entered W. P. I. 1922; Ad¬ dress: 308 Elm Et., Westfield, Mass. Newman Club; Knights of the Road; Sect. Newman Club; Second Team Football; A. S. C. E. Among the other products of a “pure-food town” we find none other than Stan, a glowing example (?) of that town of Westfield. We never have known him to fail us in our most urgent appeals for cigarettes and shows were never complete un¬ less Noddles was among those present. He was ever a practical man, one to whom Star gazing was merely another night’s entertainment. One of his greatest accomplishments was his astounding un¬ erring ability to set those tricky bench-marks in precise leveling. We whole-heartedly wish Stan the greatest of good luck and know that his place in this world will be well taken care of. KEVORK KHACHADOOR NAHIGYAN “Nick” TBII 2H (assoc.) Mechanic; Born Sept. 8, 1900; Northeastern Preparatory School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 288 Highland St., Worcester, Mass. A. S. M. E.; Cosmopolitan Club. Little did we realize during freshman year that we had a walking encyclopedia in Nick, but sure enough, he has proved to he to the mechanics a reference of last resort. He is always willing to give his time to help anyone out of his difficulty, no matter of what nature. No intricate problem ever stumped him. Nick looks before he leaps and always lets the Profs know when he disagrees with them. May that pleasant little smile he has and his pleasing personality take him forward to the goal he chooses. 89 THE AFTERMATH PAUL HERBERT NORGREN “Paul” “P. Haitch” TBIT 2H Electric; Born October 27, 1903; Prep. Com¬ merce High; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Ad¬ dress: 36 Kosta Street, Worcester, Mass. Aftermath Board (4) ; A. I .E. E.; Rope Pull (1, 2). Paul is very well known for his attractive smile and matchless wit. Born and brought up in Wor¬ cester, yet he can relate stories with greater ease than any sailor who has many times circled the globe. Like dog and master, Paul and his Ford are al¬ ways together and, although his pastime is pump¬ ing tires, he always gets there on time. When it comes to work, Paul is right there: a good scholar willing to share his knowledge with his less fortunate classmates. But the question now arises as Paul is about to graduate, “Who is going to en¬ tertain the Boynton Hall gang in the years that are to come?” CARL THEODORE OHRN “Carl” “Tiddy” 2AE Electric; Born May 24, 1905; Prep. Worcester South High School. Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 18 Mill Street, Worcester, Mass. Glee Club (1, 2); Advertising Manager, Tech Show (3) ; A. I. E. E. When sickness forced Carl to leave school, in the middle of his Junior year, we lost one of our best-liked classmates. He is back with us again, however, and will graduate with the present Juniors. The year he was out he spent in recuperating and in making screws down at Reed and Prince’s. (The latter puts him in line for a Tech professorship). Carl showed us he was quite a business man when he press-agented the Tech bhow two years ago. Lately, his activities have been somewhat neglected, a thing which puzzled us until we saw him going down the street one night with a bouquet and a box of candy. 90 r ' - THE AFTERMATH - REGINALD JAMES ODABASHIAN “ Reggie” “ Oddie ” Electric; Bo rn April 23, 1903; Prep. Holyoke High School; Entered W. P. I. 1922; Address: 486 Hillside Ave., Holyoke, Mass. Newman Club; Vice-Pres., Bowling Club; Class Football (1, 2). Reggie is probably the most patient fellow in our class, as anybody knows who has seen him labor¬ iously writing M. E. Lab. reports during Rip’s Transmission class. He is also one of the pluck¬ iest, for he has worked to pay his way ever since he came to Tech. In his undergraduate days Reg¬ gie played class football, but later he took up bowling, at which game he excels. We’re sure that he’ll be a great engineer some day, and that his name will go resounding through the corridors of time, just as his leather heels used to resound through the corridors of the E. E. Building. ROBERT LOMBARD PARKER “ Roscoe ” “Rob” Civil; Born April 8, 1906; Prep. Worcester South High; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 29 Cleveland Ave., Worcester, Mass. A. S. C. E. He came, he saw, he conquered. Answers to the name of Roscoe or Bob and is one of the few civils of our class to get thru without a makeup to his credit. Fords have no new terrors for Roscoe, as he is a veteran of their many jolts, jumps and balks. His tin can jitney has been a great help to many civils in solving their transportation prob¬ lems from Chaffins to Worcester during summer shop and M. E. Laboratory. But his desire to play or tinker with machinery does not interfere with his school work, and he tackles every new problem with such vim and vigor that nothing can stand in his way up the ladder of success. 91 THE AFTERMATH NELSON EDWIN PARMELEE “ Proteus ” TBIT ve Chemist; Born Sept. 7, 1904; Prep. Windsor Locks High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 4 Fairview Street, Windsor Locks, Conn. Sceptical Chymists (2, 3, ) ; Newman Club; Knights of the Road. Four years ago Windsor Locks contributed her bit of raw material to the melting-pot of Tech in the form of a serious minded youth—-Nelson Par- melee by name. Meeting with unusual success in Freshman Chemistry, Proteus elected chemistry as his specialty; and we all agree that it was a wise choice. Proteus believes that Pol i s is “THE REACTION for the chemist and the recrea¬ tion for the near student.” In spite of this strong conviction, however, “our analyst” has been one of our leading students, and has received many high honors. There is no telling what his vast knowledge acquired here at Tech may accomplish in the laboratory of life. WILLIAM JOSEPH PERRY “Deac” “Bill” Electric; Born December 11, 1905; Prep. Clin¬ ton High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Ad¬ dress: 93 Front Street, Clinton, Mass. From the wilds of Clinton came one of our quiet¬ est and most bashful members as we thought then and continued to believe for two years. Fancy our astonishment when Deac burst forth as a full- fledged wise-cracker. And such cracks! We know that Bill never looked even once at any of the Worcester girls. For some unknown reason, however, he could never seem to get back to Clinton any too soon on Saturday and we never saw him again until just in time for class Monday. Despite these failings it is with real regret and best wishes for his future that we are obliged to part with Deac and his own peculiar brand of humor. 92 THE AFTERMATH CHARLES PESKIN “Charlie” “C. P” Chemist; Born April 20, 1905; Prep. Wor¬ cester Classical High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 46 Columbia Street, Worcester, Mass. Orchestra (3); Band (3); Judean Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Pres. (4) ; Sceptical Chymists. “Mr. Peskin! Mr. Peskin! You are making ten times too much noise!” for wherever Charlie is, there you will find life and lots of fun, much to the consternation of certain instructors. Charlie is not only a chemist, hut also a musician of no little talent. Notwithstanding the fact that he spends many nights working, he has always done very well in all his studies. We realized more than ever that C. P. had won the true friendship of his classmates when his accident made things look pretty black for a while. But Charlie proved that you cannot keep a good man down. The best of luck, Charlie, to go with your indomitable spirit. CARL EDWARD PETERSON “Pete” “Carl” TBII 2E Civil; Born Aug. 23, 1904; Prep. Worcester High School of Commerce; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 18 Falmouth St., Worcester, Mass. Rope Pull (1, 2) ; A. S. C. E. Pete is the civil who gets the results with a smile. In spite of the fact that his record from chemistry and calc, to stereotomy and star gazing has put him in TBn, he is always ready to whoop it up with the hoys, cut or no cut. The fact that he is a good sport is shown by his willingness to help you thru a tough problem and the amount of room he somehow finds for us in his flivver. Although frequently quite susceptible to such lures as the call of the dance, it is certain that his adven¬ turous spirit and his ability wil make him a name as an engineer. 93 THE AFTERMATH VERNE KEITH PITFIELD “Pit” “Cross-hair ” ©X 2H Civil; Born July 9, 1906; Prep. Classical High School, Worcester, Mass. Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 41 Chatham St., Worcester, Mass. Banquet (1, a) (2, a). Shop Dance (1, b), Soph Hop (2, b) ; Interfraternity Dance (3, b), Chairman Prom. (3, b) ; Vice-Pres. (2a, b). Pres. (3, b), Pres, of Class (4a, b) ; President A. S. C. E. Now we are about to review the past of our prom¬ inent local boy, who ventured forth to control the Engineering profession. Those who know his pleas¬ ing personality and exuberant good humor will readily understand why civil classes declare fre¬ quent intermissions during working hours. Pit’s quick-wit, ability to solve problems and his unselfish willingness to aid a less fortunate youth has brightened and shortened many a tedious hour. He has served ’27 as President and as Vice-President. He weathered the trials of a Junior Prom for us as Chairman of the Committee in a year when only three fraternities of the seven ran House parties to support it. ARTHUR LEE POMEROY “A l ” Electric; Born Jan. 16, 1904; Prep. Dalton High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Ad¬ dress: 177 Housatonic Street, Dalton, Mass. A. I. E. E.; Class Bowling. When A1 came to Worcester he soon saw how superior it was to his home town as a place in which to cultivate the social instinct. From that day to this he has missed very few of the worth¬ while dances in the Heart of the Commonwealth despite his close attention to his studies. And we must say that if there is a fellow around here who can dance, it’s Al. From the number of calls that Al has been paying of late to a certain address down in South Worcester, it doesn’t seem likely that he will care to go out of town to work after his school days are over. 94 THE AFTERMATH V FREDERICK COLLIES POMEROY “ Fred ” “F. C.” ato Electric; Born April 5, 1905; Prep. Westfield High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 34 Washington Street, Westfield, Mass. Assistant Business Manager Aftermath; Freshman Cast Tech Show; Masque (1, 2, 3, 4); Publicity Manager (3); A. I. E. E. Here is the man who put over the Tecli Show of 1926. The job of Publicity Manager is difficult and all-important and Fred put it over with a bang. This was but an example of his ability in business lines and his activity on the Aftermath Board is further proof that he will be successful in after¬ college business. As a freshman, he was one of those who made Tech Show successful and his ability as an actor is rivaled only by that which he displayed in the business end a year later. We feel confident that Fred will have no difficulty in securing a position that will mean big things in years to come. EDWARD JOHN PURCELL, JR. “Eddie” Electric; Born Dec. 31, 1905; Prep. Worcester North High School; Entered W. P. 1. 1923; Address: 630 Pleasant Street, Worcester, Mass. Aftermath, Ass’t. Adv. Manager; Rope Pull; Glee Club (4) ; A. I. E. E.; Newman Club. If you ever see an auburn-haired youth telling funny stories to a hilarious audience, you can be pretty sure it’s Eddie Purcell. This pleasant pastime, together with dancing and attending first nights at the theater, takes up most of Ed’s time, but he still manages to show an unusually high percentage in all his studies. How he does it is as much of a mystery as how he keeps his hair slicked back so smoothly. Eddie’s mellow tenor voice shines in the Glee Club, and we feel sure that if there ever should be slack times in the engineering profession, he can hire out as a concert soloist and draw down a fat salary. 95 THE AFTERMATH WILLIAM MATTHEW RAUHA “Bill” AXA Electric; Born May 27, 1905; Prep. Worces¬ ter High School of Commerce; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 99 West Street, Wor¬ cester, Mass. Basketball “W ' 5 (4) ; Rope Pull (2) Capt.; Class Football; Soccer; Basketball; Bowling. A. I. E. E. They say that college broadens a man’s vision, and it certainly did in Bill’s case. Back in 1923 he was unable to see a girl with a telescope; now he sees them all. Bill made his big contribution to science in his Junior year, when he coached a half dozen or so of his classmates in Thermo and P. Lab., and prac¬ tically pulled them through the finals. He was so concerned about his pals that he barely escaped the axe himself! But now that the last final is over, Bill can turn his attention to making a fortune and getting married—all he needs to do is to pick out the job and the lady he likes best. JAMES CARROLLTON ROGERS “Bunny” f SK Mechanic; Born March 8, 1906; Prep. Bart¬ lett High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 23 Elm St., Webster, Mass. Football Mgr.; Treas. A. S. M. E. (4a, 4b); Class Baseball (1,2). The town of Webster boasts one big man; ask Bunny. He was a prominent athlete in high school but his small stature prevented any college ath¬ letics. He confined his efforts to managing the 1926 football team. At any Tech social Bunny was sure to be present but never with the same girl. There has been more than one class entertained by Bunnie’s “I don’t see that” after the discussion had drawn to a general conclusion. It was a fair indication that somebody had been out the night before. Bunny was well liked by the class and a very active member of the A. S. M. E. His active Tech life should be a great asset towards future success. 96 o r THE AFTERMATH a JOSEPH JACOB ROSENBERG “Jake” “ Rosie” Electric; Born Jan. 19, 1904; Prep. Hartford Public High School; Entered W. P. I. 1922; Address: 384 Bellevue Street, Hartford, Conn. Rope Pull (2) ; A. I. E. E.; Cosmopolitan Club; Judean Club. Rosie is a fellow who knows how to deny himself things. He proved this when ne left Hartford, the town of fair women, to come to Boynton Hill, Wor¬ cester, where beauty is confined to the landscape and the architecture. But he never noticed the loss, for his time has been taken up with studying, sleep¬ ing, and trying to get to class on time. Rosie’s ath¬ letic accomplishments have been limited to dancing, but anybody who attended the games last winter can testify that he dances with extraordinary agility for so rotund a chap. We’ll stake Rosie to make good in his profession, and to have a good time while doing it, as well. CARLETON ROBINSON SANFORD “Bob” 4 rA Chemist; Born Aug. 5, 1903; Prep. Hartford High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 412 Farmington Ave., Hartford, Conn. Basketball (1, 2), “bWh” (1, 2); Baseball (1, 2); Tech News Reporter (1, 2); Masque (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Rope Pull (1, 2) ; Interfraternity Council (3, 4) ; Chairman Interfraternity Dance Committee (3). Bob came to us from Hartford with the firm intention of going to Yale after his first year here. He found that Tech was no ogre, and that the ex¬ cessive and unreasonable difficulty with the place was a myth. During his first year he took a prom¬ inent part in the Tech Show, was a reporter on the Tech News, and was prominent on class committees and in other college matters. Other years thereafter were even more successful. “Matrimony in prospect” has been Bob’s most engrossing extra-curricular activity, and we wish him the best of luck in this, his chosen work, as well as in the busi¬ ness world which he plans to enter. 97 ' ) THE AFTERMATH CARL HENRY SCHWIND ‘Doc ‘Schwinty’ Chemist; Born Aug. 2, 1906 Prep. Grafton High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Ad¬ dress: Grafton, Mass. Cosmopolitan Club (3, 4) ; Sceptical Chymists (2, 3, 4). The first thing Schwinty did when he struck Tech was to pull an “A” in Patternmaking, without the customary bull-throwing. “Pop” Monroe faced ut¬ ter darkness when he learned that his star wood- chopper was going to major in chemistry. Schwind has always had the ability to see more quickly than anyone else the shortest method of putting an idea into practice. We cannot describe him better than Professor Gay did in Calc, class: “Undoubtedly he has the most brilliant mind in the division, but he allows his indolence to overcome him periodically.” Schwind plans to go into the teaching profession. The best of luck, Carl. DONALD STRATTON SEARLE “Donsey” “ Don ’ TBH Chemist; Born Aug. 1, 1905; Prep. Worces¬ ter North High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 36 Westland St., Worcester, Mass. Sceptical Chymists (2, 3, 4). Diogenes would have had a much smaller kero¬ sene bill if Donald Stratton had lived about two thousand years ago. We expect that Donsey will be awarded the “No-belle” prize for conscientious¬ ness. Since he is such a talker, we think Donsey is best fitted for salesmanship; but we understand that his own inclinations are towards being the mineralogy teacher of a course consisting entirely of “sight tests.” Seriously, though, Donald has certainly shown himself to be a thorough student, and has shown many of us what quiet, unassuming perseverance can accomplish. We shall always remember him for his willingness to help whenever possible, and for his ability to accomplish what he set out to do. 98 THE AFTERMATH ARTHUR THOMAS SIMMONDS Electric; Born April 12, 1904; Prep. Fitch¬ burg High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: Lake Avenue, North Leominster, Mass. Rope Pull (1, 2) ; A. I. E. E. • Here you see our old friend Art Simmonds from the “sticks”. He always objected to being called a farmer even though his address was an R. F. D. Another of Art’s pet aversions was having any¬ one insinuate that he had red hair. Apparently some girl had told him that his hair was not red but a distinct auburn which certainly clinched the argument in his mind even when we found that it matched almost perfectly with some one whom he admitted really had red hair. Art decided to lengthen his course so that he could work outside. He appears to be doing this very successfully and we leave with him our best wishes for his further good fortune. JAMES MONROE SIMMONS “ Jimmie” Civil; Born March 16, 1904; Prep. Worcester Classical High; Entered W. P. I. 1922; Ad¬ dress: 73 Providence St., Worcester, Mass. Rope Pull (2) ; Judean Club; A. S. C. E. We shall all remember Jimmie as the man who figured out why the 1926 W. P. I. football team was the best in the country. Although not a smoker himself, Jim qualified as a member of the “gang” by his regular attendance at all of the meetings held in the locker room during the frequent recesses from Senior Design. Jimmie has also always been a keen follower of the activities of the Civils on the basketball court. Jimmie’s habit of speaking little and hearing much will bring him good for¬ tune in his chosen profession. Here’s wishing you the best of success in every¬ thing you tackle, Jimmie. 99 THE AFTERMATH NATHAN MARSHALL SOUTHWICK, JR. “ Nathan” Mechanic; Born Dec. 4, 1905; Prep. Leicester High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: Maple Hill Farm, Leicester, Mass. A. S. M. E.; Rope Pull (1, 2) ; Flag Rush (1). Our Nathan adds to the majestic dignity of Tech tradition. Trained in the Institute designed by his forebears and guided by his uncle, the President, this student lends to Tech’s enchanting history. All pertaining to Nathan, but not descriptive of Nathan. The country club of an afternoon; a dashing roadster at the door; and in the evening at the Club Dansant with charming ladies; dancing to the strains of a world famous ensemble of musicians. But, wait, this, too, is not descriptive of Nathan. Big and rough-hewn as the tumbled Leicester Oaks; simple and open as its wavy fields; negligent to the modern fashion fancies, the Leicester soil has brought forth a stalwart man. . .Nathan. HOWARD FENN STEPHENSON “ Steve ’ L2K Mechanic; Born January 23, 1906; Prep. New Britain High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: Plainville, Conn. Ass’t Mgr. Tennis (3) ; Glee Club (3, 4) ; A. S. M. E.; Rope Pull (1, 2); Flag Rush (1); Class Soccer (4). Steve is one member of the class who probably never got mad during his entire four years. His grin and steady good humor are infectious and qualities to be highly prized. Howard was on his way to Tau Bete laurels, until the signals got crossed somehow in his Junior year. He was al¬ ways a good student, however, and a man who never shirked his share of the work in any lab. course. During his spare time he can generally be found busi ly engaged either at Squash or Tennis. A gentleman and a good pal, with a ready smile for everyone: what other attributes does a man need to make a success in life? 100 THE AFTERMATH THOMAS ALLEN STEWARD I am 1 ommy AX A Mechanic; Born Nov. 30, 1903; Prep. Rut¬ land High School; Entered W. P. I. 1922; Address: 56 Pleasant St., Rutland, Vt. Mandolin-Banjo Club (1, 2, 3, 4, 5), Leader of Mandolin-Banjo Club (3, 4, 5); Orchestra (2); Band Conductor (3); Band (5); Sec. Musical Ass’n (3) ; Sec. Knights of the Road (4b, 5a) ; A. S. M. E. Rutland, Vt., did not have have a bathing beauty contest in 1922, but she did send this large section of Vermont smile with her perennial offering to the stern and exacting creator of engineers. Being used to the rough country of his native Green Mountains, Tom was not long in finding his bearings amongst so many freshmen whose every move reminded him screamingly of the color of his native hills. His keen mind and natural love of music and the fair sex made him popular with all immediately, even to the most astute members of the faculty. Such a combination can’t be beaten. Watch his smoke. EDWIN AUGUSTUS STEWART “£d” AX A Electric; Born November 15, 1905; Prep. Commerce High; Entered W. P. 1. 1923; Ad¬ dress: 8 Greendale Avenue, Worcester, Mass. Golf (3, 4 Capt.) ; Basketball “bWb” (4) ; A. I. E. E.; Rope Pull (1, 2) ; Class Soccer (1). In his Senior year “Ed” served as captain of Tech’s youngest and most successful sport. Golf has proved to be quite a hit and Ed has done much to make it so. He also blossomed out as quite a basketball player and he has helped the second team to no mean extent. His likeable manner has made him an excellent man for committees, as those familiar with the doings of the Class will attest. With such a “gift of gab” and, what is more im¬ portant, an enjoyable personality, there is little doubt that Ed will be as popular in years to come as he has been among his classmates here at Tech. 101 7 THE AFTERMATH MAXWELL LYMAN STOUGHTON “Max” “Stole” 2AE Electric; Born July 5, 1902; Prep. South Roy- alton High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: South Royalton, Vermont. A. 1. E. E.; Class Baseball (2). Max is one of those quiet, conscientious sons of the Vermont hills without whom we would certainly be in difficulties. We always found that when dif¬ ficult assignments had been handed out, this un¬ assuming chap, if anyone, would usually have the correct solution. Lollowing his Junior year Max spent fifteen months gaining practical experience at the Schenec¬ tady Works of the General Electric Company. Ru¬ mor has it that he expects to return to enter the Railway Engineering Department and we have no fear for his success in his chosen field. Best of luck Max, your pleasant personality and ability should carry you far. PAUL WATERED SWENSON “Polly” TBEf Electric; Born April 19, 1905; Prep. Worces¬ ter North High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 53 Merrifield St., Worcester, Mass. Rope Pull (1, 2) ; Class Soccer (1) ; Class Football (2). Yes, that tall blond with the picture-book coun¬ tenance is none other than Paul Swenson, the Pride of Belmont Hill. The E. E. boys are very much in his debt, for he is wont to pass around his inter¬ pretations of Rip Adams’ transmission problems, and they are always correct. Polly has been ac¬ cused at different times of being a shark and a woman-hater, and while we grant the first implica¬ tion, we know that the second is utterly ungrounded—he doesn ' t hate them, but he’s deathly afraid of them. It is our belief, however, that when he finds the right one, he’ll fall like a thousand of brick. 102 1 v. THE AFTERMATH ARTHUR MOTT TARBOX “A. M.” “Art” “Archie ” TBIT 2E ( assoc.) Electric; Born March 23, 1907; Prep. Laconia (N. H.) High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 136 Russell Street, Worcester, Mass. Treas. A. I. E. E.; Student Ass’t in Physics; Track “W”; Band (1, 2, 3) ; Rope Pull; Class Track (2). Every class must have a Class Paradox, and now we come to ours. “A. M.”, the younger of the Tar- box boys, looks as mature and wordly-wise as his brother “R. B.” looks young and innocent. His maturity is not confined to looks, either—his proteges in the P. Lab. course claim he out-Dutches Dutchy in solving difficult Physics problems. He has quite a faculty, too, for asking pertinent ques¬ tions which completely stump our good profs. Add to this the fact that he is an athlete of parts and a musician of no mean ability, and you can see that we have reason to be proud of our Arthur. ROGER BRAINERD TARBOX “Roger” “R . B.” Electric; Born December 27, 1905; Prep. La¬ conia (N. H.) High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 136 Russell Street, Worcester, Mass. A. 1. E. E. As soon as “R. B.” was old enough to be out ol the cradle and crawl about he started sticking wires into light sockets and blowing fuses. With this start what could be more natural than that he come to take the E. E. course at Tech? Roger liked to play tennis and found it rather annoying to be told constantly that high school students were not allowed on the Institute courts. It was also of great concern to him when registration day came around, lest he he made to participate again in the freshman antics. It’s too bad he cannot sell the secret of how to keep young. Consistent work and personality will carry you to success, Roger! 103 4 THE AFTERMATH FRANK CHARLES TAYLOR “ Curly ” “ Frankie ” f 2K Electric; Born November 27, 1904; Prep. West Springfield High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 35 Oleander Street, West Springfield, Mass. Baseball (1); Soccer Manager (4); “aWf” (4) ; A. I. E. E.; Freshman Cast Tech Show; Masque (1, 2, 3, 4); Class Baseball (1, 2); Class Soccer (1, 2, 3); Rope Pull (1, 2); Prom Committee, (3, b). Frankie certainly bids fair to be the sheik of the class. He never lets opportunity for dragging slip, and his taste is to be commended! Curley made a most pulchritudinous specimen of feminine humanity in the Tech Show and we wonder just where he learned his little ways. There is hardly a man in the Class more ready for some trick or a good joke, than Frankie and even though he has not found the road to a diploma entirely without “foreign” obstacles to be overcome we feel that his happy nature winning ways will bring him out on top without much trouble. EMMETT ARTHUR THROWER “ Kid” “Moon Mullins ” 2AE Mechanic; Born Aug. 28, 1904; Prep. Gardner 149 High St., Gardner, Mass. Tech News (1, 2), (Member of Ass’n.) ; A. S. M. E. (2, 4) ; Class Football (1) ; Rope Pull (1, 2) ; Committee (2) ; Chairman Sophomore Banquet (2). “Crash!” That’s Kid, the flaxen-haired pigmy from Gard¬ ner, socking those “damn tough” M. E. courses. Kid worries over the premature thinning of his golden locks. It looks like another case of the gentle feminine touch, flying fur and broken stove- lids. Despite his fine work at Tech, Kid hopes to realize his life ambition through the medium of his summer job. As a payroll messenger he has learned to man¬ ipulate a “.22” as though he were born with a “.75” in his mouth. We know he will abscond with only the “bigger and better” payrolls. Here’s luck, Kid, but if vou swipe our $22.50 a week, we ll see you in jail. 104 THE AFTERMATH - ELLSWORTH UNGETHUEM “Elzie” ‘Red” ATfi ‘Pinky Chemist; Born Feb. 5, 1905; Prep. Westfield High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Ad¬ dress: 17 Avery St., Westfield, Mass. Soccer (3, 4), “aWf” (3); Class Vice-Pres. (3a) ; Rope Pull (1, 2) ; Capt. Class Soccer (3). A flaming youth—his scarlet marcel and ready smile set him apart from the common herd. He has three things in common with Sir Lochinvar: he rode out of the west (Westfield) ; he goes big with the bobbed-haired sex;—and he knows his onions. As a 1927 man he is also famous; as a political economist he is a whiz; and as a blind-date artist his opinion is invaluable. His drag with Morpheus allows him to fall asleep in any lecture, regardless of the race, color, or previous condition of servitude of the lecturer. You’re a good kid, Ellzie, and we like you. WARREN TUXBURY WENTWORTH “Warren” “Went” Electric; Born October 25, 1902; Prep. West Haven High School, Brunswick School; En¬ tered W. P. I. 1922; Address: 66 State Street, West Haven, Conn. Carnival Cast (2) ; Camera Club, Sec. (1, 2) ; Vice-Pres. (3, 4) ; A. I. E. E. Warren came to Tech five years ago from West Haven, but he is by no means a five year man. He spent a year with the General Electric Company in Schenectady and we were glad to welcome him to our class, when his experience course was finished. He is a hard and conscientious worker and his knowledge of design has helped more than one of us out of difficult positions. Outside of his studies he spends most of his time with the Camera Club and his pictures are most enviable ones. May his pleasant smile and winning ways bring him success and happiness in his chosen field. 105 THE AFTERMATH GEORGE DAVID WESTRA ‘George” P. L. B. ‘Dingtoe Civil; Born Aug. 30, 1905; Prep. Northbridge High; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: 6 St., Whitinsville, Mass. A. S. C. E. G. D. Westra, the boy with that girlish com¬ plexion; George the wit, George the cynic, George the abstainer, and George the boy; and just a boy nevertheless. A walking library is our G. D., full of stories and witty quotations. He dreads work but loves to read. This love of his has given him an independence of mind and thought which has been the bane of every Prof, on the Hill. Few of them have appreciated this. But Professor Haynes found him out. He found out other things about George also! Ask George. George makes friends slowly but, once made, lastingly! This quality of George is wisdom, for George is wise. RUSSELL GRANVILLE WHITTEMORE “ Whitey ” “Pete” AXA Chemist; Born Oct. 23, 1906; Prep. Framing¬ ham High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Ad¬ dress: 108 Warren Road, Framingham, Mass. Football (1, 2, 3, 41, “W” (3, 4); Track (1, 2, 3, 4), “aWa” (2); Tech News Reporter (1, 2); Tech Show (1, 2, 3); Y. M. C. A. Cabinet (2) ; Knights of the Road (2, 3, 4) ; Interfraternity Council (3) ; Sceptical Chymists (2, 3, 4) ; Vice-Pres. (3) ; Class Soccer (2, 3). “Signals!” Yes, that’s Whitey; and how he did enjoy his position on the football team. More than once have we seen him drawing football diagrams in lecture or class room. This never happened in Organic, though, because this was always interest¬ ing to him. Pete has done some clever impersonating in Tech Show and has left the touch of his ability on several other activities about the Hill. We know he has always had the best interests of the school at heart. Monday morning Pete is always feeling aces because he has been in Framing¬ ham over the week end, and that’s where she lives. Good luck, Whitey, you’re all set for a happy future. 106 THE AFTERMATH - ? JOHN FARRAR WOOD “Jack “ Farrar ” $2K Electric; Born Feb. 9, 1906; Prep. Springfield Technical High School; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address; 35 Wendover Road. Long- meadow, Mass. Soccer (2. 3, 4) ; “aWf” (2, 3, 4) ; Cheer¬ leader “W” (4) ; Tech News Reporter (1) ; Freshman Cast Tech Show; Stage Manager, Masque (3) ; Y. M. C. A. Treas. (3) ; A. I. E. E. Treas. (3) ; Chairman Finance Com¬ mittee Soph Hop; Class Soccer Captain (2) ; Interfraternity Council (4) ; Junior Marshal. Jack entered Tech in the fall of 1923, being one of the Springfield delegation of that year; never- :he less he was as gr een as the rest of us and donned his symbolic cap with much pride. He has always been interested in student activ¬ ities, starting his career with the soccer team, later acting as stage manager of the Tech Show, and finally topping it off by leading the cheering section at athletic contests during his Senior year. Jack has always been a gentleman and a good sport in every way; it is needless to predict success as his pleasing personality and ever ready smile are sure to gain him favor wherever he may he. NON-RESIDENT ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE COURSE MEN OF THE CLASS OF 1927 RODERICK ANDREW BAIL, “Dick”, Holyoke, Mass. Electric; Cosmopolitan Club; Newman Club; A. I. E. E.; with the West- inghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co., East Pittsburg, Pa. HOWARD MORRISON, “Red”, Pawtucket, R. I. 0Tfi; Electric; Wireless Club; A. I. E. E.; with the Bell Telephone Laboratories, New York, N. Y. DONALD PUTNAM REED, “Don”, West Boylston, Mass. 0T12; Electric; Class Baseball (2); Rope Pull (1, 2); A. I. E. E.; with the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co., Pittsburgh, Pa. FREDERICK GUSTAF SANDSTROM, “Sam”, Auburn, Mass. Electric; with the General Electric Co., Schenectady, New York. 107 108 THE CLASS OF 1927 AS FREHSMEN o THE AFTERMATH - FORMER MEN OF 1927 ABBOTT, LARMON R. DAVIS, JOHN R„ (“Dave”), ALLEN, HAROLD E. (“Al”), Oxford, bury. Mass. Mass. Oxford High School. AMSDEN, RAYMOND H., 144 Russell St., Worcester. ARTER, HARRY, (“Shorty”), 540 Sal¬ isbury St., Worcester. North High School (Worcester) ; Glee Club (1, 2, 3). Now with the Arter Grinding Machine, Co., Worcester. ARTER, NORMAN, 540 Salisbury St., Shrewsbury and Worcester Commerce High Schools; Glee Club (2). Now a Salesman for the Citizens’ Wholesale Supply Co. of Columbus, Ohio. DEPHOURE, RALPH, 12 Merrick St., Worcester. DICKINSON, BUELL S., Granville, Mass. EASTMAN, DONALD T., 40 Circuit Ave., Worcester. Worcester. BARDWELL, MARTIN W. BODWELL, HAROLD W., (“Hal”), 328 Pelham St., Methuen, Mass. F2K; Methuen High School; Football (1); Track (2). Now married and has a son; Occupation: dairyman-partner, Bodwell Bros., Methuen, Mass. BREEN, WILLIAM J., (“Bill”), 192 Parkway, Winchester, Mass. ERICKSON, ERANKLIN C., 15 Forest- dale Rd., Worcester. ESPER, GEORGE, 15 Norfolk Street, Worcester. FAIRBANKS, ERNEST R. FISH, SANDS A., Mystic, Conn. FURMINGER, CECIL R., (“Tick”), 306 East McKinley St., Appleton, Wis. t 2K; Winchester High School; Frosh and Soph Football; Chairman, Class Con¬ stitution Comm. Now with The Mystic Iron Works, Everett, Mass. BROWN, HAROLD J., 10 Norton St., Dorchester, Mass. BROWNING, ROGER W., 908 Main St., Worcester. Appleton High School; Cap’t Flag Rush (1) ; Football. Now with a Consulting Eng’g concern in Appleton. GOODNOW, ALBERT M., (“Al”), South Sudbury, Mass. Sudbury High School. Now in real es¬ tate business; buying agent for Mr. Ford. GASKILL, PETER C., 162 May St., CAREY, ARTHUR E., 5 Clay St., Wor¬ cester. CHAPIN, WILLIAM S., Sheffield, Mass. CLARK, LELAND S., (“Clarkie”), 20 Washington Ave., Holyoke, Mass. AT17; Holyoke High School; Tech Neivs Reporter (1); Orchestra; Band; Rope Pull (1). Now with J. G. Roy Sons, Building Contractors, Springfield, Mass. COOPER, FREDERICK W., (“Fred¬ die”), 5 Hackfeld Road, Worcester. Worcester South High School; Football; Tech Show Freshman Cast. Now a stu¬ dent at Trinity College. Worcester. GREENWALD, JOSEPH D., 1132 Bay St., Stoughton, Mass. GRIFF, LOUIS H., 170 Harding St., Worcester. HARR, JOHN W. HAVEN, HAROLD J., 7 Abbott St., Nashua, N. H. HAYES, JAMES E. HEROUX, LEO H., 89 Grenlock Terr., Pittsfield, Mass. 109 THE AFTERMATH HOLZHAUER, HERMAN K., (“Spar¬ ky”), 2420 Lavin Court, Troy, N. Y. Lansingburgh High School. JAQUITH, LESTER G., (“Jake”), 22 Leighton Ave., Clinton, Mass. 0X Now in the class of ’28 at New Hampshire University. RICHARDSON, CHARLES L., 130 North Main St., Leominster, Mass. SILVERBERG, L. B. 0., R. F. D. No. 1, Box 40, Gardner, Mass. SNYDER, FRANKLIN, 66 Sycamore St., Holyoke, Mass. KELLEY, BURTON E. KINSMAN, RAYMOND Y. LITTLEFIELD, MEREDITH W., 41 Orchard St., Cambridge, Mass. MACKAY, THORNTON W., 387 School St., Athol, Mass. MAGOON, LLOYD E., 80 Florence St., Worcester. MAZANEC, W.A. MERCHANT, ALLAN S. NEUBAUER, CLEMENCE A., 37 Crown St., Clinton, Mass. NOBLE, PERCY C., Fitchburg Normal School, Mass. PAUL, ALLARD A., 15 Dresser St., Southbridge, Mass. PETERSON, PAUL J., (“Pete”), 5 Bleeker St., Worcester. Worcester North High School. Now Branch Manager of Worcester Auto Sundries Co. STEVENS, EDWARD R., “Ed”, “Stev”, Norfolk, Conn. ATfi; Gilbert School, Winsted, Conn.; “bWb” Basketball; Tech Council; Class President (la, lb) ; Rope Pull (1) ; Frosh Basketball. Now in the class of ’28 at M. I. T. STEWART, WILLIAM. TANNAHILL, JAMES B. THORESEN, JOHN C., (“Jack”), 63 Moorland Ave., Cranston, R. I. Cranston High School; Mandolin Club (1); Radio Club (1). Now in Eng’g Dep’t at Brown Sharpe. TURGEON, WILFRED J., 68 Linwood Ave., Whitinsville, Mass. VAUGHN, WILLIAM M. WAITE, HERMAN C. WOOD, ROLAND C., Barre, Mass. WOODHOUSE, LOUIS W., 18 Oak- wood Ave., West Hartford, Conn. no dlmtinrs 5=5 THE CLASS OF 1928 AS JUNIORS JUNIOR CLASS FIRST SEMESTER President, A. L. Wilkinson Vice - President, G. L. Freeman Secretary, G. T. Cook Treasurer, S. F. Marino Historian , L. W. Gallup Auditor, L. W. Lewis SECOND SEMESTER President, A. L. Wilkinson Vice-President, S. F. Marino Secretary, G. T. Cook Treasurer . I. M. Dockham Historian, L. D. Wilcox Auditor, D. E. Jones 113 4 THE AFTERMATH - JUNIOR CLASS ROLL Ivan Varban Abadjieff, Worcester, Bernard Nathaneal Carlson, Worcester, Mass. Mass. Mechanic; Mandolin Club. Myron Dennett Adams, Worcester, Mass. General Science. David Adelstein, Worcester, Mass. ATf2; Mechanic; Glee Club (1, 2, 3) ; College Quartet (1, 2) ; Ass’t Manager Soccer (3), Manager (4); Class Basket¬ ball (2). Yat Wa Chow, Hongkong, China Electric. Electric; Judeans; Rope Pull (2) ; A. I. E. E. Milton Harris Aldrich, Northampton, Mass. 2AE; Civil; Track (2, 3); Glee Club; Class Track (1, 2); Class President (2a, b); Interfraternity Council (3, b). Carl Ferdinand Alsing, Worcester, Mass. Electric. Lawrence Elmer Backlin, Worcester, Mass. Mechanic; A. S. M. E. Gabriel Oscar Bedard, Springfield, Mass. 2AE; Electric; Junior Editor Tech News (2); Glee Club (2); Rope Pull (1) ; Newman Club (1, 2). Wayne Stanley Berry, Springfield, Mass. LXK; Electric; Soccer (3); Class Soccer (3, a). Donald Stickney Bliss, Washington, D. C. AT12; Electric; Manager Tennis (3) ; Secretary Tech News (3). John William Burt, Walpole, Mass. Arthur Milton Cheney, Orange, Mass. 0T12; Mechanic. Laurence Fuller Cleveland, Worcester, Mass. Electric; Glee Club; Radio Club. Bussell Edwin Cobb, Worcester, Mass. Mechanic. Frederick Roberts Cook, Chicago, Ill. hrA; Electric; Tech News Assoc. (1, b) ; Musical Assoc.; Masque. Gifford Terry Cook, Fall River, Mass. AT12; Civil; Manager Football (4); Tech Neivs (I, 2, 3), Junior Editor (3) ; Editor- in-Chief (4) ; Junior Editor Aftermath; Class Secretary (2a, b) (3a, b) ; Class Soccer (2, 3) ; Rope Pull (1) ; Junior Prom Committee (3) ; Tech Banquet Committee (3) ; Knights Of the Road, President (4) ; A. S. C. E. Robert Louis Cotton, Worcester, Mass. Electric; Basketball (2, 3) ; “W” (2, 3) ; Tennis (2); Soccer (3); Class Football (1) ; Class Baseball (1); Class Soccer (2) ; Judean Club; A. I. E. E. Lyman Walter Cross, North Grafton, Mass. AX A; Mechanic; Class Baseball (2). Charles Henry Decater, Springfield, Mass. 4FA; Electric; Adv. Manager Tech Neivs (3); Tennis (2); Band; Glee Club; Masque; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet (3) ; Junior Editor Aftermath; Vice-Pres. Wireless Club (2). Harold George Butterworth, Athol, Mass. 0X; Civil; Secretary A. S. C. E. Frank Eugene Buxton, Shrewsbury, Mass. Civil; Glee Club; A. S. C. E. Eugene Fanning Downs, Danielson, Conn. Electric; A. I. E. E. John Edward Driscoll, Holyoke, Mass. Electric; Soccer (2, 3) ; Class Soccer (1, 2, 3) ; Newman Club; A. I. E. E. Charles Gustavus Durbin, Waterbury, Conn. Civil. 0TP; Chemist. 114 THE AFTERMATH Theodore John Englund, Worcester, Mass. Mechanic; A. S. M. E. Alvar Otto Erickson, Worcester, Mass. Civil; Soccer (1, 2, 3); Class Soccer (1, 2, 3), Captain (1, 2, 3). Arthur Eugene Gilbert, Jr., Leicester, Mass. Electric; Radio Club; Camera Club; A. 1. E. E. De Witt Rugg Goddard, New York, N. Y. George Hamilton Finlay, Webster, Mass. 0X; Mechanic; Track (3) ; Class Foot¬ ball (1, 2); Class Baseball (1); Rope Pull (1, 2) ; Carnival Committee (3) ; A. S. M. E. Frank Jared Fleming, Worcester, Mass. 0T0; Mechanic; Soccer (2, 3); Ass’t. Cheer Leader (3); Mandolin Club; Adv. Manager Masque (3) ; Rifle Club; Class Soccer (2, 3) ; A. S. M. E. George Wolcott Fleming, Worcester, Mass. 0T0; Mechanic; Rifle Team (2. 3). XT; Electric; Camera Club. John Henry Gough, Elmira, N. Y. Electric; Radio Club; Camera Club. Joseph Louis Guidi, Winthrop, Mass. AT0; Mechanic; Football (1, 2, 3) ; “W” (1, 2, 3), Captain (4) ; Baseball (1, 2), “W” (1, 2); Track (1, 2), “W” (2); Class Football (1, 2), Captain (2); Class Baseball (1, 2), Captain (1, 2); Class Basketball (1, 2) ; Class Track (2). Joseph A. Gustaferri, Waterbury, Conn. Chemist; Football (2, 3); Class Football i, 2). Justaf Harvey Hakaia, Worcester, Mass. Everett Wheeler Fowler, New Britain, Conn. Mechanic. Walter Bigelow Hall, Fitchburg, Mass. AX A; Civil; Ass’t. Manager Baseball (3) ; Camera Club. Edward Thomas Fox, Worcester, Mass. Mechanic; Glee Club (1, 2, 3). George L’Herault Freeman, Suncook, N. H. 0X; Mechanic; Football (2, 3); Class Vice-President (3, a) ; Class Football (2, 3); Ass’t. Manager Track (3); Y.M.C.A. Cabinet; Knights of the Road; A. S. M. E. Lester Williamson Gallup, Woodstock, Conn. 4 £K; Electric; Basketball (1, 2); “W” (1, 2); Class Basketball (1, 2); Class Historian (1, a, b) (2, a) ; Inter-Frater¬ nity Council (3). ' H ' A; Electric; Tech Neivs (1); Man¬ dolin Club; Glee Club; Business Man¬ ager and Treasurer Masque. Walter Hansen, Portland, Me. 2AE; Electric; Cross Country (3); Class Track (2). Paul Henley, Holden, Mass. 0X; Mechanic; Junior Editor Tech News (3), News Editor (4). Edward Austin Hubbard, Worcester, Mass. Mechanic; Football (2, 3), “W” (3); Class Football (2). Jacob Jay Jaffe, Worcester, Mass. XS2T; Electric; Cross Country (3) ; Class Basketball (1) ; Class Football (2) ; Ju¬ deans Club; A. I. E. E. Royal Kinney Gallup, West Warwick, R. I. Electric. Mitchell Walter Gawlowicz, New Bed¬ ford, Mass. Civil: Rifle Team (2, 3). Frank Titus Johnson, Manchester, N. H. 0Tfi; Electric; Football (1, 2, 3), “W” (2) ; Junior Editor Tech News (3). Dwight Eurle Jones, Amherst, Mass. Mechanic; Class Auditor (3, b) ; Rope Pull (1, 2) ; A. S. M. E. Edward James Kearnan, Whitinsville, Everett Davis Gibbs, Clinton, Mass. AT12; Electric; Junior Editor Tech News (3), Secretary (4); Junior Editor After- math; Wireless Club. Mass. ATS2; Civil; Basketball (1, 2, 3); Asst. Manager Baseball (3); Class Basketball (2); Class Baseball (2). 115 THE AFTERMATH Francis Henry King, Holyoke, Mass. Electric; Mandolin Club; Camera Club; Class Football (1) ; Rope Pull (2) ; New¬ man Club; A. I. E. E. Laurence Nelson King, Feeding Hills, Mass. 0Tfi; Electric; Mandolin Club. Kenneth Guilford Knapp, Worcester, Mass. Gordon Nutting McColley, Winchen- don, Mass. d rA; Electric; Track (1, 2, 3), “W” (2); Baseball (1, 2); Tech News (1) Masque; Class Vice-President (1, b) Chairman Constitution Committee (1, a) Class Track (1) ; Class Baseball (1, 2) Rope Pull (1, 2). James Austin MacNabb, River John, N. S. Electric; Band (1) ; Radio Club. Frederick Hawley Knight, Brattleboro, Vt. 2AE; Electric; Asst. Manager Track (3) ; Rifle Team (2) ; Class Rifle Team (2) ; Glee Club; A. I. E. E. Edward Eustace Lane, Spencer, Mass. 9Tf2; Electric; A. I. E. E. Allen Everett Lawrence, Woodcliff, N. J. 9Tft; Chemist. Louis Frederick Leidholdt, So. Man¬ chester, Conn. AXA; Civil; Asst. Manager Basketball (3) ; Junior Prom Committee. William Morris Lester, Worcester, Mass. SOT; Mechanic; Football (2, 3), “W” (2, 3) ; Class Football (1, 2) ; Class Base¬ ball (1, 2) ; Judean Club; A. S. M. E. Walton Parker Lewis, Worcester, Mass. ATO; Electric; Tech News (1); Soph. Editor 1926 Aftermath; Tec h Show (1, 2, 3) ; Vice-Pres. Masque (3) ; Vice-Pres. Wireless Assoc. (2) ; Captain Rope Pull (2) ; Class Auditor (3, a) ; Chairman Freshman Banquet Committee; Chairman Sophomore Banquet Committee; Knights of the Road. Clifford Smith Livermore, Pittsburgh, Pa. •bPA; Mechanic; Football (3); Class Football (1, 2); Rope Pull (1); Masque (1) ; Class Track (1) ; A. S. M. E.; In¬ ter-Fraternity Council. Ralph Harvey Lundborg, Worcester, Mass. t 2K; Electric; Class Vice-Pres. (1, a); Class Swimming (3), Captain (3). 0X; Electric; Rope Pull (1, 2); Inter- Fraternity Council (3). Harold Bartlett Mallett, Fort Kent, Maine. t SK; Electric; Soccer (1, 2, 3). Wilho Aleksi Manty, Sudbury, Mass. AXA; Electric. Salvatore Francis Marino, Brooklyn, N. Y. Mechanic; Football (1, 2) ; Baseball (1) ; Class Football (1, 2) ; Class Baseball (1, 2) ; Class Treasurer (1, b) (2, a, b) (3, a) ; Class Vice-President (3, b) ; Glee Club; Rope Pull (1) ; Newman Club; Carnival Committee (1, 2). Clayton Bergh Marshall, Westboro, Mass. 0TO; Chemist. Andrew Frank Maston, Blackstone, Mass. Electric; Class Soccer (1). Percy Francis Marsaw, Potsdam, N. Y. Electric; Rifle Team (2); Class Rifle Team (2). Lewis Alfred Mayhew, Waterbury, Conn. 0TO; Electric. Leo James Melican, Worcester, Mass. Electric. John Hamilton Minnick, Webster, Mass. t rA; Electric; Relay (2) ; Asst. Cheer Leader (3) ; Masque; Tech Show (2) ; Class Soccer (1); Rope Pull (1). Charles Bacon Muzzy, Worcester, Mass. t XK; Mechanic; Subscription Mgr. Tech News (2, b) (3, a). Business Mgr. (3, b) ; Junior Editor Aftermath; Stage Mgr. 116 r r W s THE AFTERMATH —- Masque; Class Soccer (1, 2) ; President (1, a, b) ; Tech Council (1, a. b) (3, a, b) ; Chairman Half-Way-Thru Banquet; Rope Pull (1, 2) ; Red Cross Drive (3). Alexander Lamont Naylor, Montclair, N. J. t FA; Mechanic; Track (2); Chairman Summer Shop Dance Committee (1) ; Class Track (1, 2); Class Soccer (1, 2, 3) ; Class Basketball (2) ; Chairman Rope Pull Committee (3) ; Class Football (1) ; A. S. M. E. Forrest Sprague Nelson, Worcester, Mass. Electric; Rope Pull (1, 2) ; A. I. E. E. Norman Carl Nelson, Worcester, Mass. Civil; Track (2); Class Track (1, 2); Class Basketball (2) ; Rope Pull (2) ; Glee Club. Percy Eugene Newton, Worcester, Mass. Mechanic; Cross Country (2, 3). Leonard Monell Olmsted, Hartford, Conn. Electric; Junior Editor Tech News (3, a), Managing Editor (3, h) ; Mandolin Club; Glee Club; Camera Club; Wireless Club; Rifle Club; Rope Pull (2) ; A. I. E. E. Nils Johann Oman, South Windham, Conn. 2AE; Electric. Harland Leander Page, Marlboro, N. H. ©X; Electric; Track (2, 3), “W” (2); Class Track (2) ; Class Soccer (2) ; Rope Pull (1). Harold Littlefield Partridge, Danbury, Conn. kSK; Chemist; Junior Prom Committee. Lincoln Harold Peterson, Worcester, Mass. ©TO; Electric; Class Secretary (1, a) ; Class Football (1) ; Glee Club; Wireless Club. Stanley Hawthorne Pickford, Webster, Mass. Electric. Joseph John Piekarski, Westfield, Mass. Mechanic; Rope Pull (1). Donald Bascom Pike, Holden, Mass. Electric; A. I. E. E. Leander Query, New Rochelle, N. Y. I-2K; Civil; Football (2, 3), “W” (3); Track (2), “W” (2) ; Class Football (1) ; A. S. C. E. Clare Stone Riley, Northampton, Mass. ATO; Mechanic; Glee Club; Tennis (2). Gordon Everett Rice, Auburn, Mass. 2Iv; Civil; Track (1, 2, 3), “W” (1, 2, 3) ; Treasurer Athletic Association . Lester Heath Sarty, Worcester, Mass. ' kl ' A; Civil; Glee Club. Paul Clemens Schmidt, Stafford Springs, Conn. Electric; Football (3) ; Rifle (2. 3) ; Class Soccer (1, 2); Class Rifle (2); Class Bowling (2) ; Rifle Club. Walter Elmore Spicer, Bristol, Conn. Electric. Herbert Prescott Shreeve, London, England. ‘M ' A; Electric; Staff Photographer Tech News; Glee Club; Band; Mandolin Club; Masque; Pres. Camera Club; Rope Pull ( 2 ). Wendell Herman Simpson, Sheffield, Vt. 2AE; Electric. Milton August Swanson, Brockton, Mass. ©X; Electric; Asst. Manager Football (3); Class Soccer (2, 3). Rodman Richardson Tatnall, Wayland, Mass. ©TS2; Mechanic. Elmer Lawrence Taylor, Greenfield, Mass. Electric; Secretary Y. M. C. A. Cabinet ( 2 ). William Jerome Thacker, Monson, Mass. ©X; Electric; Asst. Manager Tennis (3) ; Soccer (3) ; Class Soccer (3) ; A. I. E. E. Class 117 THE AFTERMATH James William Torrant, Norfolk, Conn. ATO; Electric; Baseball (1, 2) ; Class Soccer (1, 2, 3); Class Baseball (1, 2). Andrew George Toussaint, Agawam, Mass. OYfi; Electric. Richard Laurier Yerville, Bethel, Me. 4 rA; Electric; Asst. Manager Tennis (3) ; Rope Pull (1, 2) ; Class Vice-Pres. (2, a). Charles Albert Warren, Stow, Mass. 0X; Mechanic; A. S. M. E. Andrew Leslie Wilkinson, Worcester, AT0; Electric; Football (2, 3),“W” (3); Basketball (1, 2, 3), “bWb” (1, 2, 3); Asst. Manager Baseball (3) ; Class Foot¬ ball (1, 2) ; Class Basketball (1, 2), Cap¬ tain (2 ) ; Vice-President Athletic Ass’n. (3) ; Class Vice-President (2, b) ; Class President (3, a, b) ; Tech Council (3, a b) ; Freshman Editor 1925 Aftermath Junior Editor Aftermath; Chairman So cial Committee. Y. M. C. A. Cabinet (3) Chairman Sophomore Hop Committee Chairman Carnival Committee (1927) Inter-Fraternity Council (3). Howard Arthur Wilson, Milford, Mass. Wesleyan Watson, Marion, Mass. Mechanic. Winslow Clarence Wentworth, South- boro, Mass. Civil. Leland David Wilcox, Hartford, Conn. 0X; Electric; Track (2,3), “W” (2); Junior Editor Tech News (2, b), (3, a), Sports Editor (3, b) ; Junior Editor Aftermath; Class Track (1, 2) ; Class Historian (2, b) (3, b). Electric; Soccer (2, 3) ; Rope Pull (1, 2). Ernest Pruyn Wood, Highlands, N. J. 9 rA; Electric; Tech News (1, 2); Mas¬ que (1, 2, 3), Pres. (3); Tech Show (1, 2, 3) ; Glee Club; Musical Association (3); Vice-President (3). Edward N. Wooding, Wallingford, Conn. AX A; Mechanic; Class Football (1) ; Glee Club; Musical Association. lfred Whitman Young, Norwich, Conn. Mechanic; A. S. M. E. Five Engineers at Chaffins OCCUPANTS OF “LAST CHANCE” TENT 118 npljomores 119 THE CLASS OF 1929 AS SOPHOMORES SOPHOMORE CLASS FIRST SEMESTER President, D. R. Leamy Vice-President, A. C. Holt Secretary, A. H. Burr Treasurer, D. P. Prescott Historian, L. B. Barnard Auditor, J. E. Gill SECOND SEMESTER President, A. C. Holt Vice-President, S. F. Spencer Secretary, A. H. Burr Treasurer, D. P. Prescott Historian, L. B. Barnard Auditor, H. D. Stake 121 THE AFTERMATH THE MEN OF 1929 Arthur Samuel Allen, Jr., Hartford, 2AE; General Science; Rope Pull (1, 2). Luther Quock Hong Chin, Worcester, Mass. Arnold Theodore Anderson, Worcester, Mass. Lambda Chi Alpha; Rope Pull (1, 2) ; Mechanic. Carl Frederick Holton Au, Washington, D. C. Mechanic. Josiah Willard Baker, Shrewsbury, Mass. Civil. Lawrence Bigelow Barnard, Worcester, Mass. 4 FA; Electric; Tech News Association (2); Glee Club (2); Class Historian (2a); Rope Pull (1, 2). Horace Paul Biondi, Mittineague, Mass. Civil, Newman Club; Bowling Club ( 1 , 2 ). Electric; Cosmopolitan Club; Glee Club (1, 2) ; Rope Pull (1, 2). A. I. E. E. Nathaniel Clapp, Greenfield, Mass. Civil. Richard Stafford Converse, Indian Orchard, Mass. 4 2K; Football “W” (1, 2, 3), Captain (4) ; Track “W” (1) ; Baseball “W” (2) ; Basketball (1, 3a) ; Class Football (1, 2), Captain (1); Class Baseball (1, 2); Class Basketball (2); Secretary W. P. I. A. A. (lb); Glee Club (1). Arnold Martin Cook, Holden, Mass. 0X; Mechanic; Class Basketball (1) ; Basketball (2); Class Baseball (1). Albert Stanley Corbin, Worcester, Mass. 4 2K; Mechanic; Tech News Association (2); Carnival (2). William John Boris, West Boylston, Mass. Edward Stephen Courville, Worcester, Mass. Chemist. Michael Roger Boyle, Noroton, Conn. Electric. Clifford Broker, Brooklyn, N. Y. 0X; Civil; Football (2); Class Foot¬ ball (1, 2) ; Freshman Aftermath Editor ( 1 ). Charles John Brzezinski, Westfield, Mass. Mechanic; Class Rifle (1) ; Rope Pull ( 1 , 2 ). John Burlake, Uncasville, Conn. 0X; Civil. Arthur Houghton Burr, Worcester, Mass. AXA; Mechanic; Class Secretary (lb, 2a); Glee Club (2). Irving Harold Campbell, Whitinsville, Mass. 0X; Civil. Carl Hugo Carlson, Northboro, Mass. 0X; Civil. Mechanic; Football “W” (1); Basketball ( 2 ). William Leo Crosby, Westboro, Mass. Electric; Rope Pull (1, 2). George Winthrope Cross, Worcester, Mass. 4 rA; Electric; Vice President (la); Rope Pull (1). Allerton Richardson Cushman, Wor¬ cester, Mass. AXA; Civil; Track (lb); Class Track lb) ; Class Soccer (1, 2) ; Carnival (1, 2). Francis Gardner Davis, Greenfield, Mass. 4 2K; Electric; Rope Pull (1, 2). Herbert Webb Davis, Holyoke, Mass. 4 SK; Mechanic; Class Soccer (1) ; Class Track (1) ; Carnival (1) ; Rope Pull (2). Paul Alvah Davis, Worcester, Mass. Electric. 122 V THE AFTERMATH Edward Rawlings Delano, San Fran¬ cisco, California. 4 rA; Civil; Track (1), “W” (2); Foot¬ ball “W” (2) ; A. S. C. E. Boris Dephoure, Worcester, Mass. Frank Henry French, Worcester, Mass. AXA; Mechanic; Rope Pull (1), Class Rifle Team (1, 2). Kenneth Vallette Fryer, Willimantic, Conn. Mechanic. Diran Deranian, Whitinsville, Mass. Mechanic. Merril Dix, Biddeford, Me. t rA; Electric; Rope Pull, Captain (1, 2 ). Richard John Dobie, Hubbardstown, Mass. Mechanic. Stephen Daniel Donahue, Worcester, Mass. Chemist; Tech News (1, 2); Reporter; Carnival (2) ; Newman Club; Skeptical Chemists. Chester Curtiss Doe, Worcester, Mass. ATft; Mechanic; Cross Country (1), “W” (1); Track (1); Carnival (2). William Henry Doyle, Bantam, Conn. AXA; Chemist; Rifle (1); “rWt” (1) ; Tech Show (1). Howard Allister Drake, East Brookfield, 4 rA; Electric; Rope Pull (1, 2), Class Bowling (1), Class Track (1), Class Rifle Team (1, 2), Tech News Reporter ( 2 ). Raymond Albert Fryer, Willimantic, Conn. Electric; Knights of the Road (2), Class Bowling (1), Class Baseball (1). James Kendall Fullerton, Willimantic, Conn. I 2K; Electric; Class Soccer (1, 2), Class Rifle (1, 2), Glee Club (2). James Howard Germain, Worcester, Mass. 2AE; Mechanic; Class Football (1), Class Track (1), “W” (2), Knights of the Road (1, 2). Ralph Hale Gilbert, Newington, Conn. Civil; Class Bowling Team (1), Class Track (2), Rope Pull (2), Bowling Club, A. S. C. E. John Edward Gill, Manchester, Conn. Mass. Electric. Robert Miles Eccles, Worcester, Mass. Mechanic; Carnival (2). Lawrence Gilbert Farwell, Bridgeport, Conn. d 2K; Electric; Soccer (1, 2), Tech News Reporter (2), Carnival (1). Gale Evans Flint, Greenfield, Mass. ATfi; Mechanic; Football (1, 2), “W” (2), Baseball (1), Class Football, Bas¬ ketball (1), Captain (1), Class Football, Captain (1, 2), Class Baseball (1), Class Auditor (2), Knights of the Road (2), Newman Club. Harry Louis Goldman, Worcester, Mass. Electric. Herbert Taylor Grimshaw, Thomaston, Conn. AXA; Electric; Class Bowling (lb), Bowling Club, Treasurer (1, 2). Thomas Francis Flynn, Worcester, Mass. Electric; Newman Club. James Richard Ford, North Uxbridge, Mass. Chemist; Class Soccer (2), Newman Club. Lester William Frank, Worcester, Mass. ATf2; Electric; Rifle Club (1). Allen Hastings, Webster, Mass. I 2K; Civil; Class Soccer (1, 2), Assist¬ ant Manager Soccer (3). Lincoln Bourne Hathaway, New ' Bed¬ ford, Mass. ATI); Mechanic; Relay (2), Class Re¬ lay (1). William Joseph Hayden, Jr., Fall River, Mass. AXA; Electric; Tech Carnival (1). •ETA; Electric; Glee Club (2). 123 THE AFTERMATH Robert Stephen Heald, Worcester, Mass. ATG; Mechanic; Rope Pull (1, 2). Herbert Frederick Hillis, Methuen, Mass. Electric; Bowling Team (1). Stanley Leo Holland, Derby Line, Vt. t 2K; Mechanic; Rope Pull (1), Tech News Reporter (1, 2), Tech Carnival ( 1 , 2 ). Albert C. Holt, New Brunswick, N. J. ATG; Electric; Knights of the Road (2), Glee Club (1), 1926 Commencement Play (lb), Vice-President (2a), Histo¬ rian (1), Rope Pull (1), Carnival (1, 2), Chairman Summer Shop Dance (lb), Class President (2b). Holbrook Lynedon Horton, Concord, N. H. 0X; Electric; Rope Pull (1), Tech News Reporter (2), Glee Club (1, ), Orches¬ tra (2), Y. M. C. A. Cabinet (2). William Rogers Hutton, Manchester, Conn. ATfi; Mechanic; Class Soccer (1, 2), Class Basketball (1), Class Baseball (1), Carnival (2), Assistant Manager Foot¬ ball (3), Knights of Road (2), Carnival ( 2 ). William Wesley Jasper, Jr., Worcester, Mass. Mechanic; Rope Pull (1, 2). Aloysius Louis Peter Jezyk, Ware, Mass. 2AE; Electric; Track (1, 2), Tech News Reporter (2), Oi’chestra (1, 2), Band (1, 2), A. I. E. E. Arnold Liebert Johnson, Worcester, Mass. AXA; Mechanic. Ft ancis Eldridge Rowley Johnson, Worcester, Mass. Mechanic; Tech News Reporter (1, 2), Camera Club (2). Willard Irving Johnson, Worcester, Mass. 0 ' 1 ' D; Electric; Glee Club (1, 2), As¬ sistant Manager Soccer (3). J. Bernard Joseph, Worcester, Mass. Electric; Wireless Club (1, 2). Frank Richardson Joslin, Holden, Mass. t 2K; Civil. Haig Kazarian, Worcester, Mass. Chemist. Francis Kennedy, Rochdale, Mass. Electric; Newman Club. George Vincent Kennedy, Ware, Mass. Electric. Arthur Weston Knight, Boylston, Mass. 0X; Electric; Rope Pull (1, 2), Glee Club (1, 2), Class President (lb), Sec¬ retary (la), Tech Council (1). Harold Paul Kranz, Worcester, Mass. 0X; Electric; Class Historian (lb), Chairman Nominating Committee (1), Captain Class Tennis (1), Tennis tWt (1, 2), Captain (3). Milton Laboute, Worcester, Mass. Electric; Class Soccer (1), A. I. E. E. Daniel Regan Leamy, Gardner, Mass. 2AE; Civil; Secretary Athletic Council (1), Tech Council (2), Treasurer New¬ man Club (2), Class Auditor (lb), Rope Pull (2), Class Track (1), Captain Class Baseball (1), Class President (2a), Soc¬ cer (1, 2), Captain Class Swimming Team (2), Baseball (1), Track (1), Re¬ lay (2). Philip Andrew MacArdle, Worcester, Mass. 0X; Civil; Coxswain Rope Pull (1, 2), A. S. C. E., Chairman Junior Prom Com¬ mittee. John Henry McCarthy, Norwalk, Conn. Mechanic; Newman Club. Frederick Joseph McGowan, Jr., Spring- field, Mass. c tTA; Electric; Tech News Reporter (2), Radio Club (1, 2). Arthur Stanley Marshall, Westboro, Mass. 0T0; Electric Class Soccer (1, 2), Tech News Reporter (1, 2). Uno August Matson, Worcester, Mass. 0X; Electric; Rope Pull (2), Carnival (1, 2), Orchestra (2), Band (1, 2), Glee Club (1, 2). 124 THE AFTERMATH Joseph Matulaitis, Worcester, Mass. Mechanic; Class Track (1), Class Foot¬ ball (1, 2), Rope Pull (2), Track (1), “W.” Norman Reed Merrill, West Boylston, Mass. Electric. Theodore Julius Meschicovsky, East- hampton, Mass. Electric; Rope Pull (2), Camera Club ( 1 , 2 ). Leslie Thatcher Miller, Townsend, Mass. Laverne Fuller Pultz, Lebanon, Conn. XAE; Electric; Rope Pull (1, 2 John Davis Putnam, Webster, Mass. t TS7; Electric; Rope Pull (1, 2). Adam John Rasco, Worcester, Mass. Electric; Class Football (2), Rope Pull ( 2 ). Harold Grieves Richards, Darien, Conn. AXA; Electric; Glee Club (1, 2), Car¬ nival (1). Harold Perry Richmond, Huntington, Mass. 9X; Mechanic; Tech Neivs Association (2), Class Football (1). John Mooshian, Lawrence, Mass. Electric. Lincoln Putnam Newell, Holden, Mass. 9X; Electric. Carleton Ermon Nims, Keene, N. H. Civil; Glee Club (1, 2), Secretary-Treas¬ urer Camera Club (2), Cosmopolitan Club (1, 2). Andrew Joseph O’Connell, Worcester, Mass. Chemist; Newman Club (1, 2), Bowling Club (1, 2). Mario Pagnoni, Springfield, Mass. Civil. Henry Adolph Pearson, Worcester, Mass. AT9; Mechanic; Track “W” (1). John Matthew Petrie, Worcester, Mass. Chemist. Erold Francis Pierce, Worcester, Mass. Mechanic; Class Football (2). Halbert Edmond Pierce, Jr., Lunenburg, Mass. AXA; Electric; Tech News Reporter (1, 2 ). Raymond Vernon Pollard, Ansonia, Conn. t 2K; Mechanic; Class Football, Basket¬ ball, Baseball (1), Rope Pull (2). Donald Perkins Prescott, Auburn, Mass. t 2K; Chemist; Class Treasurer (1, 2), Rope Pull (1, 2), Carnival (2). AT9; Electric; Class Football (2), Knights of the Road (2), Rope Pull ( 1 , 2 ). Carl Leroy Robinson, West Boylston, Mass. 9T9; Electric; Baseball (1), “W” (1), Class Baseball (1). Russell Hodgson Rollins, Providence, R. I. 9X; Mechanic; Band (1), Camera Club (1), Rifle Club (1). Nicholas Joseph Ruberti, Clinton, Mass. Chemist. Roger Marvelle Lysle Russell, Natick, Mass. Civil; A. S. C. E. Aram Harold Rustigian, Worcester, Mass. Civil; A. S. C. E. Trueman Lloyd Sanderson, Wayland, Mass. 9TS2; Electric. Philip Mervin Seal, Worcester, Mass. Electric; Rope Pull (1, 2), Glee Club (1, 2), Indoor Track (2). George Shakour, Worcester, Mass. Chemist; Football (1, 2), “W” (1, 2). Emil Saarinen Smith, Amherst, Mass. Mechanic; Glee Club (1, 2). George Nelson Smith, Ashley Falls, Mass. AXA; Electric; Rifle Team (1), Wire¬ less Club (1, 2), Class Football (1, 3), Class Rifle (3). 125 THE AFTERMATH Lester Smith, Worcester, Mass. Civil. Lothar August Sontag, Clinton, Mass. Chemist. Sydney Frank Spencer, Springfield, Mass. ‘bXK; Civil; Rope Pull (1), Class Soc¬ cer (1), Class Track (1), Carnival (1), Chairman (2), Masque (1, 2), Tech Show (1), Sec. Masque (2), Tech News Reporter (1, 2), 1929 Aftermath Editor ( 2 ). Harold Davis Stake, Gardner, Mass. XAE; Mechanic; Track (1), Cross Coun¬ try Team (2), Class Track (1, 2). Richard Stone, Worcester, Mass. Xtl ' P; Mechanic; Rope Pull (1, 2), Ju¬ dean Club (1, 2). William Kenneth Stroud, Gilhertville, Mass. AX A; Mechanic. Roger Knowlton Stoughton, Worcester, Mass. t rA; Mechanic; Coxwain Rope Pull, Class Track (1, 2), Class Soccer (1), Class Basketball (1), Class Baseball (1), Camera Club (1, 2), Track (1, 2), “W” ( 2 ). Wilford Alexander Sutthill, Norwich, Conn. 2AE; Civil; Coxwain Rope Pull (1, 2). Clarence Whittington Titus, East Mor¬ ris, Conn. Chemist. Ellis Hobart Whitaker, Northampton, Mass. 2AE; Mechanic; Tech News Association ( 2 ). Francis Wiesman, Worcester, Mass. ATfl; Mechanic; Glee Club (1, 2). Russell Chester Wiley, Hartford, Conn. AXA; Mechanic. Taito Kalervo Walkonen, Gardner, Mass. Electric. Wesleyan Watson, Marion, Mass. Mechanic. James Horace Williams, Hartford, Conn. AXA; Chemist; Class Soccer (1, 2), Soccer (2), Skeptical Chymist. Charles Clarke Young, Watertown, Conn. C I XK; Electric. 1927 Civils Encamped at Chaffins 127 128 THE CLASS OF 1930 AS FRESHMEN r o THE AFTERMATH FRESHMEN CLASS FIRST SEMESTER President, A. H. Holway Vice-President, M. S. Firth Secretary, A. G. Ashton Treasurer, T. W. Jones Auditor, W. H. French Member at Large, N. L. Shaw SECOND SEMESTER President, A. H. Holway Vice-President, F. P. Smith Secretary, A. G. Ashton Treasurer, M. L. Price Auditor, A. A. Zavarella Member at Large, N. L. Shaw 129 THE AFTERMATH THE MEN OF 1930 Howard Davenport Abbott, “Abbo”; Malcolm Bruce, Pymouth, Mass. Weymouth, Mass. Wireless Club. AT12. Newmon Bumstead, Washington, D. C. William C. Adelson, “Bill”; Brookline, Mass. L ' IN ' ; Band; Orchestra. Henry Orville Allen, “Hank”; West Springfield, Mass. Indoor Track. Alfred F. Anderson, “Dutch”; Provi¬ dence, R. I. Paul Otto Anderson, “Andy”; Worces¬ ter, Mass. OX; Football, Varsity and Class. David Armitage, “Dave”; Worcester, Mass. OX; Class Soccer. Allan G. Ashton, “Al”; Worcester, Mass. Glee Club; Band; Class Secretary (1, a). Servetus Thomas Ashworth, Jr., “Sweedy”; Westboro, Mass. Carl William Backstrom, “Whitey”; Worcester, Mass. Arthur Russell Barnes, “Russ”; Read¬ ing, Mass. 0T12; Indoor Track. Robert Thomas Barnicle, “Bob”; Fitch¬ burg, Mass. Rope Pull. Earle Stanley Batchelor, “Batch”; Athol, Mass. OX; Indoor Track. Myron Arthur Bean, Worcester, Mass. 2AE; Rope Pull. Edwin Thomas Beaudette, “Beaudie”; Worcester, Mass. Thomas Gerald Berg in, “Red”; Swamp- scott, Mass. XAE; Football, Varsity, Class. Herbert Damon Berry, “Da”; Wor¬ cester, Mass. Roscoe Haines Bowers, “Rose”; Bever¬ ly, N. J. AXA; Indoor Track. David Kendall Bragg, “Dave”; Fox- boro, Mass. t FA. George Lymon Bush, “Doc”; Worces¬ ter, Mass. Norman Arno Butterfield, “Colonel”; East Wilton, Me. XAE; Glee Club; Band; Rope Pull. E. Waldeman Carlson, “Wally”; Wor¬ cester, Mass. 0T12; Football, Class; Rope Pull. Francis Oscar Carlstrom, “Buck”; Au¬ burn, Mass. Rope Pull. Clyde Kenneth Carpenter, “Kip”; Nor¬ wich, Conn. OX. Clare Eugene Center, “Gene” ATS2; Indoor Track; Soccer, Class. F. Dudley Chaffee, “Dud”; Springfield, Mass. C I 2K; Track (1, a). Richard Vincent Chapell, Milford, Conn. Rope Pull (coxwain). William Hobart Childs, Huntington, Mass. Radio Club. William Edward Chingan, “Bill”; West Hartford, Conn. Rope Pull. Joseph Howe Coghill, “Joe”; North Attleboro, Mass. OX; Soccer, (class); Basketball (1). Charles Harold Cole, “Charlie”; Hol- liston, Mass. John William Conley, “Jack”; East Taunton, Mass. Rope Pull. Aaron Cook, “Cookie”; Manchester Green, Conn. William Edward Corfitzen, “Shiek”; Cold Spring Harbor, L. I. Robert Emmett Corish, “Bob”; Mon- son, Mass. OX; Rope Pull. 130 THE AFTERMATH Hugh Henry Coyle, “Conan”; Wor¬ cester, Mass. Newman Club. George William Crossley, “Jigger”; Worcester, Mass. Kenneth William Crossman, “Ken” North Grafton, Mass. Stanley Milton Fiske, “Stan”; North- boro, Mass. Leland Harvey Fisler, “Lee”; North Attleboro, Mass. Cross Country; Indoor Track. George Henry Fitt, “Fitt”; Newport, R. I. AXA. Harold Thurston Cutler, “Cutty”; Fitchburg, Mass. ATO. Sherman Dane, “Sherm”; Allston, Mass, em William Dwight Davidson, Lunenburg, Mass. Rope Pull. Thomas Wilson Davis, “Tom”; Wan- tagh, L. I. t FA. Daniel Pike Dyer, “Dan”; Worcester, Mass. Floyd Hurlbutt Emerson, “Em”; Whit¬ field, N. H. I XK; Rope Pull. Norman Milton Enman, “Shay”; West- boro, Mass, em Ilmari Bernard Erkkila, “Bernie”; Fitchburg, Mass. AXA; Soccer (class) ; Indoor Track. Charles Rozzelle Fay, “Charlie”; Wor¬ cester, Mass. t SK; Basket Ball; Rope Pull. John Elliott Fletcher, “Fletch”; Nashua, N. H. ATt2; Football, (la), (class) ; Rifle Club. Walter Horace French “Stretch ; Wor¬ cester, Mass. t 2K; Track, (class), (relay); Soccer, (class) ; Rope Pull. Bertil Theodore Funke, “Bunk”; Wor¬ cester, Mass. Everett Albert Gartrell, “Patsy”; Turners Falls, Mass. Boleslaw Stanley Gawlowicz, “Bill”; New Bedford, Mass. Rifle Team, (la), (class). Charles Russell Gill, “Russ”; West- boro, Mass. 9TS2; Indoor Track. Ernest Leonard Goodsell, “Sunshine”; Bristol, Conn. 9T12; Indoor Track; Rifle Team (class). William Lawrence Goring, Jr., “Bill”; Northampton, Mass. Chairman Carnival Committee. William Graham, “Bill”; Whitinsville, Mass. 2AE. Anthony Fidrych, Norwich, Conn. Stanley Herbert Fillion, “Stan”; Springfield, Mass. Camera Club; Newman Club. Paul Joseph Finnerty, Clinton, Mass. Rope Pull. Myrton Parker Finney, “Myrt”; Wake¬ field, Mass. t XK; Football, “W”, Class. Martin Samuel Firth, “Mike”; Wor¬ cester, M ass. ATO; Vice-President; Class (la); Tech Carnival; Rope Pull. Hilton Fisher, “Hilt”; Swampscott, Mass. ATO; Cross Country; Glee Club. ATO; Football, (la), (class); Basket¬ ball, (la). Armando Edmund Greco, “Ed”; Fitch¬ burg, Mass. 9X; Indoor Track. Carmelo Salvatore Greco, “Grec”; New Britain, Conn. Radio Club; Newman Club. Raymond Stewart Haitsma, Northboro, Mass. Richard Warren Hanson, “Dick”; Ken- nebunkport, Me. 9T9; Indoor Track; Rope Pull. Earle Dresser Hardy, Rowley, Mass. Rifle Team, (class). Harold Carter Hart, Forestville, Conn. 9T0; Indoor Track. 131 THE AFTERMATH Harris Allen Higgins, “Jigger”; Mel¬ rose, Mass. ATft; Football, “W”, (class). Henry Isadore Hirsches, Springfield, Mass. XfN ' . Jerold David Hirschbaum, “Jerry”; Charleston, S. C. 212 ' P; Rope Pull (coxwain). Richard Arnoys Holley, “Dick”; Otis- ville, N. Y. 0X; Cross Country. Robert Ebenezer Hollick, “Bob”; West Hartford, Conn. Rope Pull. Fredric Colvin Holmes, “Barney”; West Springfield, Mass. f 2Iv; Basketball, (la) ; Rope Pull. Alfred Harold Holway, “Al”; Holyoke, Mass. i rA; Class Pres, (la) ; Tech News; Tech Council; Rope Pull (head cox¬ wain ). Daniel Stephen Horgan, “Dan”; Wor¬ cester, Mass. Football, (la), (class); Newman Club. Anthony Israelian, “Izzy”; Palmer, Mass. Glee Club; Knights of the Road. Clifford Blair Ives, “Cliff”; Spring- field, Mass. AT12; Mandolin Club. Raymond Harold Johnson, Meriden, Conn. Indoor Track. Wendell John Johnson, “Shorty”; Wor¬ cester, Mass. b2K; Soccer, (class) ; Rope Pull (cox¬ wain). Donald Wilbur Johnston, “Don”; Woronoco, Mass, exfi. Joseph Trowbridge Johnston, “Jay”; Whitinsville, Mass. Band; Rope Pull. Theodore Winthrop Jones, “Ted”; West Haven, Conn. t 2K; Class Treasurer, (la) ; Soccer, (class). Irving Joseph, Worcester, Mass. 212 ' P; Rope Pull. Louis Charles Kaminski, “Louie”; Taunton, Mass. Cosmopolitan Club. Edward Kelley, “Spuds”; Norwich, N. Y. AX A; Band; Glee Club. William Babe Kenyon, “Bill”; Indian Orchard, Mass. Foster Lee Kincaid, “Kink”; Amesbury, Mass. Usko Toivo Kontio; Fitchburg, Mass. AX A; Basket Ball (1). Suonori Kuwada; Hyogken, Japan. Soccer, (1), (class); Cosmopolitan Club. John Edward Lampion, Jr.; Springfield, Mass. Carl Gustav Larson; Hoganas, Sweden. Soccer, (1), (class). Russell Joscelyn LeBosquet, “Russ”; Worcester, Mass. OX; Glee Club, Band; Rope Pull. Abraham Leibovitch; Bangkok, Siam. Alexander Chester Lendo, “Al”; Otter River, Mass. 2AE. Raymond Chester Lewis, “Ray”; Worcester, Mass. 9X12; Glee Club. William Willard Locke, Jr., “Bill”; Framingham, Mass. AXA. Ernest Albert Loeffler, “Ernie”; Lo¬ cust Valley, L. I. tTA; Glee Club; Rope Pull. Roger Hubbard Lonergan; Jefferson, Mass. Eugene Francis Lowe, “Red”; Fitch¬ burg, Mass. Aarne August Luoma; Fitchburg, Mass. John Joseph Lyons, Jr., “Soxie”; Worcester, Mass. James Edward McLoughlin, “Jim”; New Haven, Conn. Newman Club. Gerald Philip Marcy, “Jerry”; Putnam, Conn. George Andrews Marston, “Lofty”; Turner Falls, Mass. Edson Lyman Merrill, “Ed”; Bradford, Vt. ex. 132 : i THE AFTERMATH Edward Carl Milde, “Eddie ’; Spring- field, Mass. Track (Relay), (class). William Harrower Mill, “Bill”; Clin¬ ton, Mass. Edgar Alfred Phaneuf, “ Mass. Rope Pull. Arthur Fisher Pierce, “ field. Mass. Ed”; Spencer, Art”; Spring- ato. Dwight Herrick Moore; Huntington, Mass. Paul Beagary Morgan; Worcester, Mass. t FA; Chairman Banquet Committee. George Wesley Munson; Worcester. Ivan Reuben Murphy, “Murph”; North Grafton, Mass. AX A; Soccer, (class). Albert Nicodemus Nanartawich, “Nana”; Worcester, Mass. Cosmopolitan Club. Paul Robert Nelson; Worcester, Mass. William John Newbold, “Red”; White- stone, N. Y. 6X; Soccer, (class). Morris Newman, “Morrie”; Worcester. Carl Gustave Nordmark, Whitinsville, Mass. Cross Country. Frank Henry Norton, Jr.; Fitchburg, Mass. A TO. John Joseph Nowiski, “Jack”; Milford, Conn. Newman Club; Rope Pull. Daniel Francis O’Grady, “Dan”; Worcester, Mass. Football, (1). Charles Andrew O’Malley, “Charlie”; Worcester, Mass. Radio Club. Christ Lajar Orphanides, “Orphy”; Danville, Va. Rope Pull. Ernest Palmer; Worcester, Mass. John Richard Parker; Lunenberg, Mass. AXA; Glee Club; Rope Pull. George Emery Perreault, “Gid”; Worcester, Mass. 2AE; Rope Pull. Frederick Paul Peters, “Pete ’; West Orange, N. J. Football (1) ; Indoor Track; Mandolin Club; Newman Club. A TO; Band. George Everill Pierce; Montague, Mass. AXA; Track, Cross Country. Wesley Croft Pierce, “Wes”; Ware, Mass. ATO; Track, (cross country) ; Tech Carnival. William John Pigeon, “Pigeon”; Worcester, Mass. Glee Club. Clayton Elwood Pineo, “Clay”; Worces¬ ter, Mass. l XK. Marion Lawrence Price, “Cookie”; Palm Beach, Fla. XAE; Track, (relay), (class); Football, (class); Class Historian, (la); Fresh¬ man Representative to the Aftermath; Rope Pull. John Edward Prohovich; Turners Falls, Mass. Rope Pull. Roy Wayland Puddington, “Puddy”; West Springfield, Mass. l I XK; Football, (class) ; Rope Pull. Warren Richard Purcell, “Bim”; Worcester, Mass. Mandolin Club; Newman Club. George Rak; Mansfield Center, Conn. Malcolm Edward Reno “Mel ; Worces¬ ter, Mass. Paul Edward Reynolds, “Pauly”; Worcester, Mass. i XK; Track, (class) ; Rope Pull (cox- wain ). Wilson Harold Rice, “Ricey ; Wilbra- ham. Mass. d XK; Soccer, (1), “W”, (class). John Lloyd Richmond, “Jack”; Palm Beach, Fla. XAE; Masque. Lawrence Roderick, Roddy ’; West Falmouth, Mass. Football, (1), (class); Tech Carnival. George Harry Rose, Jr., “Rose”; Har¬ vard, Mass. AXA. 133 9 T - THE AFTERMATH Walter Rutman, “Ruddy”; Worcester, John Thomas Tompkins, Jr., “Tommy”; Mass. 2$M ' . Coronado, Calif. ATS2; Football, (class). Wittie Schuka, “Honey”; Worcester, Paul Peter Topelian, “Toppy”; Worces- Mass. Football, (class). Arthur Jacob Sharistanian, “Sharis”; Worcester, Mass. Norman Lawrence Shaw, “Norm”; Hol¬ ter, Mass. Football, “W” (1). Francis Benjamin Townsend, “Joe”; Glen Cove, L. I. 4 rA; Rope Pull (coxwain). yoke, Mass. t EA; Football, (class); Class Member- at-Large (la) ; Rope Pull, (capt.) Wesley Allen Sheldon, “Wes”; Ash- burnham, Mass. t 2K. Donald Royal Simonds, “Don ”; Web¬ ster, Mass. Am Clyde Thompson Smith, “Sparks”; Windsor, Conn. 0TO; Glee Club; Radio Club; Rifle Team (la). Ellman Rogers Smith, “Al”; East Wal¬ pole, Mass. Francis Parker Smith, “Smitty”; Willi- mantic, Conn. b2K; Basketball, (la). ‘ Harry Arnold Sorenson, “Bung”; Hartford, Conn. Radio Club. Fredrick Lansing Speer, “Freddie”; Stamford, Conn. t FA. James Bruce Stearns, Jr.; Clinton, Mass. Wilbur Joseph Stover, “Bill”; Hollis- ton, Mass. Am Ferdynand Stroyny, “Ferdy”; Taunton, Mass. Track, (class); Mgr. Rifle Team, (la). George Whitmore Stratton; Framing¬ ham, Mass. John Henry Sylvester; San Diego, Cal. Rope Pull. William Edward Tate, “Bill”; North Uxbridge, Mass. Band; Rope Pull. Joseph Thomas Tawter, “Joe”; 2AE; Rope Pull. Alvin Ernest Thrower, “Skinny”; Gardner, Mass. 2AE; Football, (class); Rope Pull. Ferdinand Andrew Trautner, “Ferd”; Fitchburg, Mass. AX A; Rope Pull. Joseph Turner; Worcester, Mass, era. Prescott Kingsbury Turner, “Moco”; Westboro, Mass. Rope Pull. Merton Elmer Tyrel, “Mert”; North Creek, N. Y. Rifle Team, (class). Alfred Wheeler Vibber, “Al”; Auburn, Mass. Vernon Eugene Wade, “Aernie”; Worcester, Mass. OTfi; Rope Pull. Oliver Noah Walker, “Fat”; Whitins- ville, Mass. Rope Pull. William Warren Walsh, “Billy”; Fall River, Mass. 2AE; Soccer, (class). John Henry Wells; Kennebunkport, Me. 0m Warren Carlton Whittum, “Whit”; Worcester, Mass. 2AE; Rifle Team, (class). James Woolley, “Jim”; Winchester, Mass. Am Charles Leslie Wright, “Augustus”; Palmer, Mass. AXA; Rope Pull. Francis Nelson Young, “Kentuck”; Jeffersontown, Ky. c bEA; Glee Club. Arthur Attilio Zaverella, “Zavy”; Hart¬ ford, Conn. Football, (1), (class); Indoor Track. 134 Arttmto 135 THE AFTERMATH 1926—THE TECH COUNCIL—1927 President Ralph Earle Prof. Harris Rice F. E. McCarthy, ’27 E. B. Carpenter, ’27 A. L. Wilkinson, ’28 D. R. Leamy, ’29 Prof. C. D. Knight R. E. Jones, ’27 J. P. Harris, ’27 C. B. Muzzy, ’28 A. H. Holway, ’30 136 V ( THE AFTERMATH THE TECH COUNCIE The Tech Council, the governing hoard of student activities, accomplishes a great deal toward smoothing the path of the college activities, guiding and pro¬ moting the student body in its varied extra-curriculum life. The Council is the official representative body of the students and faculty, consisting of the President of the Institute, two Faculty members, the Presidents of the Freshman, Sophomore classes, the President and one member at large from the Junior class, the President and two members-at-large from the Senior class. The decisions of the Council of this year are sure to be of value in the future life of the Institute. A resolution was passed to eliminate the possibility of the dates for two or more social functions interfering with each other. This was accomplished by requiring that all student organizations except athletic schedules, must have the approval of the Council before final arrangements are made. A clash between the Masque and the Y. M. C. A. Carnival precipitated this action. A thorough study of the Point System was conducted by a special committee. The needs of Tech are peculiar, and a great many difficulties have delayed the final acceptance of a plan which is sure to benefit the college as a whole. The Council awarded Athletic Charms to seniors who won their letters on ath¬ letic teams. Ten athletes were rewarded for their work on major Varsity teams during their senior year. PI ans for Arbor Day were formulated in the Council whereby one thonsand young trees were planted by the four classes on Arbor Dav. The most successful “Tech Banquet” in years was planned and supervised under authority of the Council. The feature of this banquet was the presence of over one hundred Alumni who had gathered in order to insure a real “Tech” occasion. Professor Haynes was the Toastmaster. President Earle, Congressman Stobbs, Hon. Charles G. Washburn were the speakers of the evening. 137 1926— Tech News Staff —1927 Editor-in-Chief, Richard A. Beth, ’27 Managing Editor, Charles H. Fogg, ’27 News Editor , John A. H. Crozier, ’27 Athletic Editor, Richard K. Irons, ’27 Secretary, Donald S. Bliss, ’27 Junior Editors Gifford T. Cook, ’28 Leland D. Wilcox, ’28 Everett D. Gibbs, ’28 L. M. Olmstead, ’28 Paul Henley, ’28 Frank T. Johnson, ’28 Staff Photographer, H. Preston Schreeve, ’28 Business Manager, Donald Dodkin, ’27 Subscription Manager, Charles B. Muzzy, ’28 Advertising Manager, J. W. Burt S. D. Donahue, ’29 K. V. Fryer, ’29 L. G. Farrell, ’29 C. Broker, ’29 Reporters S. F. Spencer, ’29 S. L. Holland, ’29 F. E. R. Johnson, ’29 H. L. Horton, ’29 H. E. Pierce, ’29 L. P. Jezyk,’29 F. J. McGowan, ’29 A. S. Marshall, ’29 138 THE AFTERMATH The work of the Tech News Staff this year has heen three-fold: the development of an effective staff routine, and a news policy, the working out of original features and an editorial policy, and the training of men to carry on the work next year. First, in developing an effective staff routine the effort has been made to co-ordinate the staff so thoroughly that each man has his proper share of the responsibility. An office without work and responsibility has no place in an active organization. In improving the news policy the page makeup and the headlining has been made as up-to-date as possible, with a view to presenting the news in an interesting and readable form. The effort during the past year has been to coordinate the News Staff so thoroughly that each man has his share of the responsi¬ bility. Live and accurate news of all important happenings at Tech, illustrations, the increased use of boxes, personal interest items, special articles, and of subheads in the body of a news story all tend in this direction. The second effort of the staff has been to make the editorial policy effective and useful. This has had as its object the benefit and furtherance of Tech, and the creation of enlightened student opinion on the Hill. Destructive criticism has only been administered where it served the larger constructive policy of the good of Tech. The News has not tried to mince words, but has been straightforward in saying what it meant. This policy has justified itself in that in most cases the siuation has changed, and the general good of Tech and her undergrad¬ uate activities have been furthered. Several original features have been worked out. The Evening Gasjette, a takeoff on one of Worcester’s leading newspapers, was issued by the staff during Prom and Tech Show week in ' TUC ' ct a 1717 nv a cttow A P ril 1926 ’ as a surprise and was THE STAFF IN AC I ION very enthusiastically received. The third object has been to train new men in the duties which they will assume when a new staff is elected. This is not apparent in the college weekly as it appears before the student body, but is an essential part of passing on the education and tips as received from the past staff to the succeed¬ ing staff. THE TECH NEWS The News is made up in Boynton Hall on Sunday Afternoons 139 THE AFTERMATH The 1927 Aftermath Board Editor-in-Chief Richard A. Beth, ’27 Associate John A. H. Crosier, ’27 Bradford M. Bowker, ’27 Arthur C. Manning, Advertising Manager Charles H. Kauke, ’27 Assistant Edward J. Purcell, ’27 Business Manager Charles H. Fogg, ’27 Assistant Frederick C. Pomeroy, ’27 Editors Purdy F. Meigs, ’27 Eustace I. Merrill, ’27 ’27 Paul H. Norgren, ’27 Art Editor Ellsworth B. Carpenter, ’27 Junior Assistants Editorial Gifford T. Cook, ’28 Leland D. Wilcox, ’28 Andrew L. Wilkinson, ’28 Freshman Marion L. Price, ’30 Business J. William Burt, ’28 Everett D. Gibbs, ’28 Salvatore F. Marino, ’28 Charles B. Muzzy, ’28 Sophomore Sydney F. Spencer, ’29 140 THE 1927 AFTERMATH At the present stage of Aftermath evolution it is becoming more and more clearly recognized that it is both inappropriate for Worcester Tech, and an evi¬ dence of poor financial judgment for the Senior Class to issue the college year book by and for itself. It is inappropriate that a class of one hundred men—- even if they are Seniors—should have the sole control over, and absolute re¬ sponsibility for publishing the college year book in which each of five hundred other men are just as intensely interested. Nor should the expenses fall on one class alone; in former years Seniors have been assessed from twenty to thirty dollars each so that their Aftermath might equal the precedent set by former classes. It seems to the present staff that it would be most satisfactory to have the Aftermath a perennial activity organized under a suitable constitution as is the Tech News, for example. This presents far greater advantages than appear at first sight in the matter of training men, getting the benefit of successful methods year after year, eliminating the inexperienced and irresponsible from holding office, allowing men to go out for the Aftermath earlier in their college career, promoting greater sales and sounder financing, and making the Aftermath definitely a year book for Worcester Tech and not merely a class book. The present volume is dedicated to John Boynton, and we have attempted to incorporate something of the founding, history and old views of Tech. We have attempted to attain coherence in our art work by making the section headings and cover design similar in outline. It has been our maxim to use photographs wherever possible instead of drawings, which often leave something to be desired, even if handled by the best of amateurs. The Aftermath Photography contest has brought a great number of these from the student body, and we ' have tried to use the most characteristic ones. To promote continuity in the Aftermath we have tried the experiment of having a number of Juniors working with the staff, both with the editorial and business ends. With the changing nature of the Aftermath from a Senior book to a year book for the whole college, has come a yearly increasing undergraduate circulation. We may look forward to practically a hundred per cent sale among undergrad¬ uates in a few years if the present trend continues. We feel that we owe a great deal to the advice and teachings of “Art” LeClerc and his 1926 Aftermath Board, and we wish future boards equal success, both financially and editorially. 141 THE MUSICAL ASSOCIATION President, J. A. H. Crosier, ’27 Vice-President , E. P. Wood, ’28 Secretary, C. G. Engstrom, ’28 General Manager and Treasurer, C. E Fahlstrom, ’27 The Musical Association consists of a glee club, a banjo-mandolin club, and an orchestra. These are bound together by a group of officers, and combine un¬ der this heading to give entertainments consisting of characteristic music and specialty numbers. In this respect, the Association resembles similar organiza¬ tions in other colleges, and of late years has been increasingly successful. There was a time once, when we were freshmen, when it was said that anyone owning a tuxedo, and having the right height, could belong to the Musical As¬ sociation. This rumor is now replaced by a very general admiration by the stu¬ dents all over the campus for the work of the clubs. The reputation of the As¬ sociation has grown steadily since its founding, until it has reached the point where we are displacing many other similar organizations in various towns and cities. Although this is due in part to the good judgment of the loyal members and the officers through the years, the greatest portion of the credit must go to “Bill” Mitchell, our coach and director. Recognizing his ability, the officers this past year entrusted to him a complete directorship of the clubs, subject to their approval. 142 r r -r ; THE AFTERMATH THE TECH GLEE CLUB The members of the Club are: C. E. Nims E. S. Smith R. J. LeBosquet E. J. Purcell C. H. Decater L. H. Sarty B. N. Carlson E. P. Wood H. Fisher L. Q. H. Chin P. M. Seal S. F. Marino R. V. Karlson W. E. Kelley W. E. Hayden J. R. Parker L. M. Olmsted H. P. Shreeve J. A. H. Crosier A. H. Burr L. B. Barnard A. W. Knight A. R. Brown G. 0. Bedard E. T. Fox H. L. Horton C. G. Engstrom H. G. Richards Frank Weisman C. T. Smith W. J. Pigon G. N. McCollev U. A. Matson W. I. Johnson F. H. Knight L. Roderick R. C. Lewis A. Israelian Each season of the Musical Clubs is arranged with the utmost care by the management. Concert engagements are culled over in the light of past experience and the year’s schedule is planned. The itinerary includes smaller places at the beginning of the year, and larger places towards the end of the year. No other organization in the college takes so many trips each year as do the various clubs. 143 THE AFTERMATH THE TECH MANDOLIN CLUB T. A. Steward F. J. Fleming A. G. Toussant C. H. King L. N. King C. B. Ives W. R. Purcell F. P. Peters L. M. Olmsted H. L. Horton R. J. LeBosquet L. Roderick These range from overnight trips to shorter ones to surrounding towns. In nearly every case there is a dance after the concert, into which the members enter as a privilged stag line. Many years from now we shall still remember our smoke-filled busses, in which we lustily sang “Sweet Adoline” with more natural harmony than we had on the stage; getting stuck in the snow-bank on the way to Holyoke; cutting up the lawn at Framingham; the tire trouble on the Falmouth trip; and the Whea ton concert. Those things will live with us no matter where we may stray, and when the thought of it all comes back we shall think of it as “college life of our college days.” 144 o r THE AFTERMATH - L. W. Gallup H. L. Horton L. A. Mayhew C. G. Durbin ORCHESTRA G. E. Pierce A. L. P. Jezyk H. L. Partridge A M. Cook A. G. Ashton W. E. Kelley L. A. Mayhew C. G. Durbin T. A. Steward A. L. P. Jezyk H P. Shreeve L W. Gallup BAND L. H. Sartv U. A. Matson D. W. Johnston W. E. Tate W. Adelson G. E. Pierce D. L. Merrill W. A. Manty INITIATION A LA KNIGHTS OF THE ROAD Posed for the Aftermath by the Neophytes of the Fall of ’26 145 MASQUE Ernest P. Wood, ’28, President Walton P. Lewis, ’28, Vice-President Sydney F. Spencer, ’29, Secretary John A. H. Crosier, ’28, General Manager W. Bigelow Hall, ’28, Business Robert E. Johnson, ”27, Publicity Charles B. Muzzy, ’28, Stage Frank J. Fleming, ’28, Advertising John Heald, Coach THE 1927 TECH SHOW Tuckerman Hall again came to the front on the nights of April 21st and 23rd when the Masque presented “Give and Take,” a farce comedy by Aaron Hoffman. This year’s show marked the return to the Tuckerman Hall stage and those who witnessed the performances can do nothing but congratulate the organization upon its decision to present the fifteenth annual Tech Show upon the scene of the suc¬ cessful productions of former years. Congratulations must be extended to the coach, Mr. John Heald, and to the entire cast, through whose combined efforts the production was assured of the success and praise which it enjoyed. The only feminine role, that of Marion Kruger, secretary to the owner of a canning factory, was played by Walton P. Lewis. Walt proved again, as in last year’s show, that he leads the field of “actresses” on the Hill. As the little secre- tary remains loyal to her employer in the face of organized labor, Walt is finally won by Jack Bauer, Jr. the boss’ son, played by Donald R. Simonds. Richard L. Verville as Albert Kruger, Marion’s father and an employee and friend of the elder Bauer provided much comedy in his lines by the strong Teutonic accent which he affected. As John Bauer, the old manufacturer, John L. Richmond had a fine oppor¬ tunity which he used to its full extent. Lyman C. Adams as Daniel Drum, a shrewd 146 THE AFTERMATH old banker, did a splendid job with his role, while Milton H. Aldrich, as Thomas Craig, a supposedly demented millionaire, who finally saves the day and proves his sanity, has established himelf in the ranks of actors at Tech. The action of the play takes place in the canning factory of John Bauer in a small Southern California town. The old manufacturer discovers that his son has somewhat radical ideas as an Industrial Democrat and that his factory work¬ ers have been organized against him in the new spirit of “give and take.” Under pressure of a threatened strike at the works Bauer signs a constitution drawn up by the Industrial Democrats making and providing a congress and cabinet as gov¬ ernment in the factory. The operation of the plant under the new system pro¬ vides much humor and some amusing situations. About a month after the in¬ auguration of the new idea, Mr. Craig, a mysterious gentleman, appears and out¬ lines a plan for traveling grocery stores mounted on motor trucks and gives Bauer an order for a million and and a half cases of canned goods. Bauer is enthusi¬ astic about the ability of his new order to regain his credit with Drum, the banker, who has appeared in the meantime under influence of outside interests to demand 147 7 - THE AFTERMATH the payment of an outstanding note for one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. The organized workers then offer to loan sufficient funds per capita to the com¬ pany to pay the loan. This means that there will be a run on the bank, so Drum beats a hasty retreat. Craig has accidentally left some papers behind which state him to be a lunatic of some means. This of course makes the order for the canned goods invalid, but in the meantime Bauer has already gone to buy up the fruit to fill the order. Bauer returns after placing his orders to find his contract with Craig worthless. Things are pretty gloomy until Craig presents himself, admits his having been declared insane, but proves that he was wronged and has since been freed. All the difficulties are cleared away and Marion and young Jack Bauer realize that they have been in love all the time and this of course provides a happy ending. The managerial end of the show was exceptionally well handled and the en¬ tire force of managers must he commended for the time that they spent to make the show a success and for the fine work which they accomplished. 148 MEMBERS OF THE CAMERA CLUB E. D. Fielder F. D. Fielder W. T. Wentworth H. P. Shreeve A. R. Brown EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE W. T. Wentworth Faculty Advisor, Prof. C. J. Adams MEMBERS C. E. Nims S. H. Fillion R. H. Gilbert F. E. R. Johnson L. M. Olmsted H. P. Shreeve A. E. Gilbert F. H. King T. J. Meschieovsky D. R. Goddard Following out the practice of previous years the work of the Camera Club has been largely pictorial this year. Individual members have contributed prints for this volume and a complete pictorial record of progress on the new dormi¬ tory has also been secured. Regular meetings have been held throughout the year at which several of the leading photographers of the city have spoken to the club on their respective specialties. The year’s work closed with the annual exhibition which showed that the high standard set in former years is being upheld. The club looks for¬ ward to continued success for the coming year. 149 10 K THE AFTERMATH Y. M. C. A. The excellent work of the W. P. I. Y. M. C. A. during the past year owes its success chiefly to the untiring efforts and effective leadership of the executive secretary, Mr. Paul R. Swan. The program of the year’s work for each cabinet member was outlined at the annual Cabinet Setting-Up Conference held at Hama- grel Farm, Auburn, Mass., during the week-end preceding registration. With the new plan instituted this year at Tech by which the Freshmen register two days before the upper classes, the “Y” was afforded the opportunity of assist¬ ing the Freshmen in becoming acclimated to Tech life. This was accomplished by holding a series of general meetings for Freshmen during which the new men were shown the film, “The Making of an Engineer”, and were taught the Tech Songs and Cheers. Then came the Freshman Reception on October first. Leaders in Tech organizations spoke of the various activities on the Hill. Tech songs were sung, and the evening concluded with the inevitable cider and doughnuts. The Tech “Bibles” were ready for distribution during the first week. The attractive new red and gold cover was a decided improvement over the old style. On January 18th, the Tech Carnival, one of the major social activities of the “Y” took place. With the hearty co-operation of the faculty and the student body, the affair was acclaimed a great success, both socially and financially. In the matter of being represented at conferences, the “Y” has certainly held her place. This year, a delegate was sent to the great National Student Conference at Milwaukee, and one to the Mid-Winter Conference at Northfield. SECRETARY PAUL R. SWAN 150 THE Y. M. C. A. CABINET R. A. Beth, President M. H. Aldrich, Treasurer J. P. Harris, Vice President F. G. Baldwin, Secretary J. W. Burt L. W. Lewis A. L. Wilkinson C. S. Moore J. A. H. Crosier H. L. Horton Chapel has been successfully conducted in the new “Sinclair Hall”, and a wide range of interesting speakers has been secured. In conjunction with chapel, the serious phase of the “Y” work has been furthered by the promotion of dis¬ cussion groups in the various fraternity houses. Besides these activities, the “Y” operates the pool rooms, and the reading rooms, and runs its service bureau. By means of this latter, students are assisted in securing rooms and hoard, and employment is obtained for many who desire it. Next year, the “Y” will move into the new dormitory, and with this proximity to the Freshmen, undoubtedly will be able to carry on its work even more effi¬ ciently and effectively. 151 THE KNIGHTS OF THE ROAD Sir Most Illustrious Dark and Stormy Knight . Sir Silent and Dreamy Knight .. Sir Rollershade, Preserver of the Knightly Secrets Sir Yeast, Raiser of the Dough . Sir Soccerball, the Royal Bouncer . Sir Veyor, Judge of the Itinerary . Sir Occo, Dispenser of Publicity . Faculty Adviser ... MEMBERS Daniel J. Barnett Mitchell W. Gawlowicz Sherman M. Hall Arthur M. Cheney Gifford T. Cook Chester C. Doe William H. Doyle 1927 Edward J. Kearnan Purdy F. Meigs Eustace I. Merrill 1928 George L. Freeman Walton P. Lewis 1929 Raymond A. Frver John E. Gill Harold P. Richmond . . Gifford T. Cook, ’28 George L. Freeman, ’28 . . Walton P. Lewis, ’28 . . . J. Edward Gill, ’29 . William H. Doyle. ’29 .. Chester C. Doe, ’29 Edward N. Wooding, ’28 .Robert G. DeLaMater Nelson E. Parmelee Thomas A. Steward Russell G. Whittemore Louis A. Mayhew Edward N. Wooding Albert G. Holt William R. Hutton 152 THE AFTERMATH THE KNIGHTS OF THE ROAD During the past year the Knights of the Road have enjoyed a profitable exist¬ ence for so new an organization on the Hill. Under the leadership of D. J. Bar¬ nett the membership of the club has built up to include many of the most active men at Tech and a real interest has been shown toward all Tech activities. Since a year ago at this time two different groups have been initiated into the order and as many more have fulfilled all requirements and are now on the wait¬ ing list to be taken in soon. Inasmuch as it would be disastrous to the building up of an organization to accept too many at once the upper classmen have been given the preference, hut nevertheless there have been several additions made from the lower classes. The initiation ceremonies were held, one in the spring and the other last fall after the end of the football season. The first public initiation was held in the fall and was administered in front of the steps of the City Hall. The Knights of the Road is an organization founded by a half dozen Tech students three years ago. These students were for the most part well known in activities around the Hill and they had noticed the lag in the supporting spirit of the student body. They therefore conceived the idea of some sort of an or¬ ganization to promote interest in all Tech athletics and to some extent non-athletic activities. With this in mind the order of the Knights of the Road was formed, the six original founders becoming honorary members and officers being elected. Since that time the membership has sprung up to average between thirty and forty members. On several occasions the Knights have semi-officially traveled to games out of town en masse and there have always been some representatives of the order present at every out of town game regardless of the distance to be traveled. The latest achievement of the Knights has been to take over the responsibility lor the provision of entertainment between the halves at the basketball games. Under the sponsorship of Purdy Meigs the “Saturday Knights” have always man¬ aged to score a big hit and the audience never failed to keep in good humor during the fifteen minute interval. W- THE AFTERMATH THE NEWMAN CLUB The Newman Club is an organization composed of all the Catholic fellows on the Hill. It was organized in 1914 and has recently become affiliated with the National Association of Newman Clubs. In a great measure the success of this club is due to the untiring efforts of Dr. Charles J. Burns, general advisor since the beginning of the club at Tech. Meetings are held monthly and one of the biggest dances of the year is conducted by the club in the fall. 154 THE AFTERMATH THE NEWMAN CLUB OFFICERS F. E. McCarthy, ’27, President S. J. Nadolski, ’27, Secreary J. E. Driscoll, ’28, Vice President D. R. Leamy, ' 29, Treasurer D. J. Barnett J. F. Emonds H. J. Kathman F. E. McCarthy E. Courville J. E. DriscoR T. Flynn E. T. Fox H. Germaine H. Biondi M. R. Boyle S. D. Donahue R. M. Eccles J. R. Ford W. Hayden W. W. Jasper R. T. Barnicle E. T. Burdette T. G. Bergin R. V. Chappelle J. W. Conley G. W. Crossly R. E. Corish W. E. Corfitzen S. H. Fillion W. L. Goring C. S. Greco D. S. Horgan L. C. Kaminski J. E. Lampron MEMBERS 1927 E. J. Purcell 1928 1930 A. A. Zavarella J. H. McCarthy S. J. Nadolski N. E. Parmellee W. J. Perry F. H. King S. J. Marino A. F. Maston L. J. Melican J. Torrant F. Kennedy G. V. Kennedy M. Labonte D. R. Leamy A. J. O’Connell G. Shakour M. Pagnoni J. J. Lyons J. E. McLoughlin A. N. Nanartowich F. Norton J. J. Norwiski D. J. O’Grady C. A. O’Malley E. Palmer F. P. Peters J. E. Prohovich W. R. Purcell G. Rak M. E. Reno P. P. Topelian 155 THE COSMOPOLITAN CLUB The Cosmopolitan Club, organized in 1908, was one of the original members of the national organization. It enjoyed a prosperous career until the latter part of the World War, when it lapsed into inactivity. A complete reorganization of the Club has taken place this past year, and the Cosmopolitan Club will soon hid for its former place with the societies on the Hill. Since its early organization the Club has been of a great aid to the foreign stu¬ dents who study at Tech. One of its aims is to make friends with these students, and to make them feel at home. No other organization on the Hill sponsors this aim as does the Cosmopolitan Club, which has for its motto: “Above all nations is humanity.” The membership will embrace any one in the Institute who wishes to be a member, have contacts, and hear news from other lands. The monthly meetings are becoming increasingly interesting, and everyone is invited to attend. 156 THE COSMOPOLITAN CLUB Member: Association of Cosmopolitan Clubs CORDE FRATRES OFFICERS M. W. Gawlowicz, President I. V. Abadjieff, Secretary G. C. Chow, Vice-President A. 0. Ericson, Treasurer MEMBERS Prof. Z. W. Dr. G. H. Haynes W. Duff L. Jennings I. V. Abadjieff N. A. Boubnoff L. 0. H. Chin G. C. Chow Y. W. Chow A. O. Ericson M. W. Gawlowicz itch aiming Nahigyan C. E. Nims R. E. Odabashian A. P. Sah C. H. Schwind C. S. Greco L. Kaminski S. Kuwada A. N. Nanartawich PLEDGES C. Orphanides C. Pagnoni S. Pickford A. A. Zavarella 157 JUDEAN CLUB The Tech Judeans, formerly the Sholem Aleichem Club, is made up of students of Jewish faith on the Hill. The club fosters a true Tech spirit by the promo¬ tion of a large interest in athletics, scholastic lines and cultural and social events. Its purpose is to make every one of its members real representatives of Tech, having in the past year, members on the football, soccer, basketball, cross coun¬ try, tennis and track teams and also in many student organizations. With such a fine record in the past year, the club intends to further its work and ideals in future years. The officers are as follows: Charles Peskin, President William M. Lester, Vice President Jacob J. Jaffe, Secretary-Treasurer 1927 C. Peskin J. Shulman J. M. Simmons J. J. Rosenberg E. Yutan 1928 o - D. Adelstein J. J. Jaffe R. L. Cotton 1929 W. M. Lester B. Dephoure H. L. Goldman J. B. Joseph 1930 R. Stone W. Addelson !|! Died February H. I. Hirschen J. D. Hirschman I. Joseph W. Rutman 12, 1927 M. Newman 158 THE TECH RADIO CEUB Officers 1926-1927 Lincoln H. Peterson, ’28, President Carl L. Robinson, ’29, Vice-President Clyde T. Smith, ’30, Secretary-Treasurer Everett D. Gibbs, ’28, Chief Operator The Worcester Polytechnic Institute Wireless Association has had a long and successful carer. Organized in 1909, when Radio was known as “wireless”, it has grown in strength and interest as the art of radio communication has grown. Back in 1922 when broadcasting was just beginning to become known, 1YK, the station of the Wireless Association, was one of the first American amateur radio stations to transmit code signals to Europe. With the growth of amateur radio the Wireless Association has grown. Now, besides, being a club of wide interest, it transmits many messages for students, by radio through the American Radio Relay League, with which it is affiliated. During the present year there has been installed in the transmitter, which is located in the Electrical Engineering Building, a crystal control system similar to that used in the trans-Atlantic tele¬ phone service. This new system again brings the Worcester Tech station up to the minute and leaves it ahead of many other college stations. 159 THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS W. P. I. STUDENT BRANCH Honorary Chairman Chairman Vice-Chairman Treasurer Secretary OFFICERS Professor Francis W. Roys Ellsworth B. Carpenter, 27 Joseph M. Miles, ’27 James C. Rogers, ’27 George L. Freeman, ’28 The purpose of the society is to acquaint students with the various functions of industries. To accomplish this, a comprehensive list of speakers was chosen; men who are well known in the different fields of manufacturing. Each talk has been supplemented by slides or by specific examples, these serving to ally the practical with the theoretical. Judging from the number of men at the meeting who are not affiliated with the society, the lectures have been a huge success. In a college of this sort where so much of the student’s time is taken up with school matters, it is difficult to cope with conditions, and it indeed speaks well for the society when its meetings are as successful as those of the past year. In order to stimulate interest in the organization, it is the intention of the members to read papers at meetings. With every probability of many more successful years, the student branch of the A. S. M. E. may rest assured as to its continued good repu¬ tation on the Hill. 160 J THE AFTERMATH AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS W. P. I. STUDENT CHAPTER OFFICERS Verne K. Pitfield Leander Query Harold G. Butterworth Harry J. Kathman President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer The meetings of the W. P. I. Student Chapter of the A. S. C. E. are open to all members of the Faculty and all students. These meetings are held once a month. Speakers from various engineering organizations are obtained for these meetings, most of them furnishing lantern slides or motion pictures to illustrate the lecture. We have had several very interesting meetings this year, at which there have been many outside speakers as well as members of the Faculty and undergraduates. Among those who spoke was Mr. Meyer, ’22 of the Faculty, his topic being, “The Big Creek Project,” of the California Edison Company. This lecture was ac¬ companied by several reels of motion pictures and a collection of snap-shots taken by Mr. Meyer while he was in the employ of the company. Professor Howe of the Department gave a very complete report of The Philadelphia Convention of the A. S. C. E. He also spoke in detail of the, “World’s Largest Suspension Bridge”, and accompanied his talk by lantern slides and photographs. At another meeting Mr. Lester West of the Eastern Bridge and Structural Company developed several problems that would he apt to confront the young Structural Engineer. Several members of the Senior class volunteered to give talks about their practical ex¬ perience obtained in summer work. These were Johnson, Carlson and Pendlton. Their subjects being, “The Little River Filter Beds”, “State and City Highway Engineering”, and “State Highway Engineering”, respectively. Mr. C. E. McClintock of the Warren Brothers Com¬ pany gave a very interesting and educational talk, accompanied by lantern slides on, “Road Materials, Machinery and Construction”. All present under-class men are strongly advised to plan their activities so that they can attend these meetings in the future as there is no doubt that next year’s program will be as beneficial to engineering students as have former ones. Re¬ freshments served by the members are a regular part of each meeting and con¬ tribute in no small degree to the close bond of fellowship existing among the different classes. 161 THE AFTERMATH ife fin $ ji ft -rHt 3AGr SCEPTICAL CHYMISTS Affiliated with the Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society President officers E. Cahalen, ’27 V ice-President A. E. Lawrence, ’28 Secretary-T reasurer R. L. Copson, ’25 A. C. Manning, ’27 COUNCILLORS J. A. Gustaferri, ’28 This year marks the tenth anniversary of the founding of the Sceptical Chymists, an active organization of those connected with the Department of Chemistry who are “’true followers of Boyle”, and who seek to stimulate interest in chemistry and closely allied sciences. This is achieved by the membership requirements, which make it necessary for the members to attend two thirds of the meetings of the year, and to give a talk at one of the meetings on a subject of interest to the m embers of the Society. Those who meet these requirements are given an attractive cer¬ tificate with good old-fashioned seals of different colors, representing the number of years of full membership. In addition to the student talks, several speakers from off the Hill are on the year’s program. The regular talks are followed by informal discussions which are of greatest benefit to members of the Society, because they deal with topics not usually dealt with in the classroom, and also because they help to orient the embryo chemist member in this great world of activity. These very informal discussions give the students a chance to meet the members of the teaching staff in a way that develops a most desirable fellowship and mutual understanding. No society meeting would be complete without Dr. Jennings present with his neverfailing anecdotes and il¬ luminating remarks. The Society has an annual dinner at some place not on Tech campus. This is the big social event of the year for the Society and is always very well attended. The affiliation of the Sceptical Chymists with the Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society gives its members the privilege of attending the meet¬ ings of the latter organization, and affords them the opportunity to meet men prominent in their profession, and to become acquainted with members of affiliated chapters of other colleges. 162 r ,) w u THE AFTERMATH —— i ,-rin ' vS ' 5 ' kdmew (ce r f, c W V —— - s Mtsrffs fon e (JilJMSJf ' T ‘ ■• - ' - ., • v. THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS W. P. I. STUDENT BRANCH OFFICERS D. A. Calder, ’27, Chairman C. H. Kauke, ’27, Secretary R. A. Beth, ’27, Vice-Chairman A. M. Tarbox, ’28, Treasurer Harold A. Maxfield, Faculty Advisor The past year brings to a close the second successful year of the student branch of the A. I. E. E. as reorganized after being abandoned for several years. It start¬ ed its 1926-27 season with a financial standing such that it reduced the rate of its dues; and it not only increased its membership to nearly one hundred, hut changed from its previous policy of having only Juniors and Seniors eligible to member¬ ship, to inviting students of all classes to join. This change in policy was made possible by selecting speakers and presenting subjects in such a way that the under classes could understand them without advanced technical training. Meetings have been held on the average of once a month, and were noted for the quality of the speakers, among whom were men from the largest electrical .con¬ cerns in the country. All talks were illustrated by either slides or movies, and many of them by both. The Branch also sponsored the showing of films on diverse engineering subjects once every two weeks. With Mr. Calder as Chairman it is needless to say that the refreshments were always of superior quality. The Branch takes pleasure in here acknowledging the help extended it by Coun¬ sellor H. A. Maxfield of the Faculty, and the valuable suggestions and talks given by Professor H. B. Smith, who, though not directly connected with the Branch, is always willing to lend a hand in promoting its activities. If the society makes as good progress in the years to come as it has in the past two, it will certainly be up to the standard that the E. E. Department of W. P. I. is recognized as maintaining. 163 The First Lesson in Surveying for the 1927 Civils A Beauty Spot at Chaffins PART OF TECH’S HYDRAULIC RESERVATION 164 ifratmittfea 165 11 THE SKULL Senior Honorary Society Founded 1911 Mr. Merle C. Cowden D. A. Calder E. B. Carpenter J. A. H. Crosier J. P. Harris rof. Herbert F. Taylor R. E. Jones L. W. Lewis F. E. McCarthy P. F. Meigs 166 THE SKULL This is the organization which holds a position among the students as being the most desirable of all of Tech ' s honor societies, whose members wear white skull caps, whose home is the shuttered building of stone near the President’s house, and whose members annually merit each freshman’s attention to the extent of doffing his cap. Little is known of what goes on in the Tomb, for all of the actions of the society are shrouded in the most impenetrable mystery. One of the most anticipated Assemblies of the year is that one in early spring when new pledges are taken in. The pledging is prefaced usually by a brief explanation of the purpose and aim of the organization, together with a statement of the method of choosing new members from the student body. This choice of men includes those individuals of the Junior Class who, through activities, have done most for Tech, and whose personality is most prominent. When we entered as freshmen, the respect enforced upon us for these individuals developed gradually into hero-worship. When we later saw them interfere in interclass fights, and marshall track meets with serene authority, our envy began to develop. When the first group of men were pledged, and we learned the basis of pledging, we resolved to “make” Skull, if nothing else. When time for the choice among ourselves came, many of us were filled with wild joy as a long cherished dream reached fruition, while many more were filled with self-reproach that other things had prevented our being eligible for the honor. Since our freshman days the organization has added a cup to the trophy room upon which, annually, the name of the freshman who has done the most for Tech is engraved. This, it is explained to the student body, upon each occasion, does not necessarily imply a future pledge to Skull, but is simply a mark of distinction, and a reward for meritorious service. The virtue of Skull is that she draws men out of themselves and leads them into living an ever more active life for Worcester Tech. — J. A. H. C. 167 168 1926— Tau Beta Pi— 1927 Massachusetts Alpha Chapter THE AFTERMATH TAU BETA PI TBIT NATIONAL HONORARY ENGINEERING FRATERNITY Founded at Lehigh University June, 1885 Massachusetts Alpha Chapter Founded May 14, 1910 Tau Beta Pi is the largest undergraduate honorary engineering fraternity in existence. Its fifty odd chapters are established in the leading technical colleges in America. Its object is to mark in a fitting manner those who have conferred honor upon their Alma Mater by a hgh grade of scholarship and exemplary character as un¬ dergraduates, or by their attainments as alumni; and to foster a spirit of liberal culture in the Engineering Schools of America. Men are chosen on the four counts of integrity, breadth of interest, adaptability, and unselfish activity from the upper eighth of the Junior Class and the upper quarter of the Senior Class in scholarship. Member with Distinction CAPTAIN RALPH EARLE, U. S. N. (Retired) FACULTY Prof. Charles Metcalf Allen Prof. Francis Joseph Adams Mr. Raymond Leslie Copson Mr. Horald Winthrop Dows Prof. C arl Dunham Knight Prof. Gleason Harvey MacCulough Mr. Harold Arthur Maxfield Mr. Carl Frederick Meyer Mr. Hobart Hallett Newell Prof. Joseph Oliver Phelon Prof. Albert Sutton Richey Prof. Harold Babbitt Smith 1926—Active CRapter- oi filers -1927 Richard A. Beth, President .Ly- . Purdy F. Meigs, Vice President Paul H. Norgren, Recording Secretary Donald Dodkin, Corresponding Secretary Ranald E. Jones, Treasurer § Arthur C. Manning, Cataloger Richard A. Beth, ’27 Nicholas A. Boubnoff, ’27 Donald Dodkin, ’27 John E. Driscoll, ’28 Charles H. Fogg, ’27 Everett W. Fowler, Victor E. Hill, ’27 Richard K. Irons, ’27 Dwight E. Jones, 28 Ranald E. Jones, ’27 ’OQ Zo Donaldi Allan rence, ’28 A.rthur C. Mg Salvatore F. Marino, ’28 Purdy F. Megs, ’27 C. Stanley Moore, ’27 Kevork K. Nahigyan, ’27 Frank E. Buxton, ’28 Forrest S. Nelson, ’28 Paul H. Norgren, ’27 Leonard M. Olmstead, ’28 Nelson E. Parmelee, ’27 Carl E. Peterson, ’27 Donald S. Searle, ’27 Paul W. Swenson, ’27 Arthur M. Tarbox, ’28 Elmer L. Taylor, ’28 Andrew L. Wilkinson, 28 Alfred W. Young, ’28 169 THE W. P. I. INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL INTERFRATERNITY COUNCI L Prof. A. S. Richey. . . Chairman Prof. G. H. Brown. 1926—1927 Phi Gamma Delta C. R. Sanford Sigma Alpha Epsilon D. Dodkin Theta Upsilon Omega L. W. Lewis Alpha Tau Omega L. C. Pomeroy Theta Chi R. A. Beth Lambda Chi Alpha R. E. Whittemore Phi Sigma Kappa 1927—1928 R. K. Irons Phi Gamma Delta C. S. Livermore Sigma Alpha Epsilon M. H. Aldrich Theta Upsilon Omega L. J. Fleming Alpha Tau Omega A. L. Wilkinson Theta Chi J. A. MacNabb Lambda Chi Alpha E. N. Wooding Phi Sigma Kappa L. W. Callup 170 THE AFTERMATH THE W. P. I. INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL The Interfraternity Council is one of the most important undergraduate bodies at the Institute; its formation was achieved many years ago when relations between various bodies on the bill became of such complexity that their problems could only be adequately solved by such a body. The purpose of the Council is to promote friendly relations between the frater¬ nities, and to control interfraternity rushing, athletics, social events and scholarship requirements. At the present time the council has vested the control of athletic relations in Professor Carpenter’s hands in conjunction with a committee from the fraternities. The principal function, therefore, of the council is to provide rushing rules satisfactory to the fraternities, conducive to the best interests of the college. Following Prof. H. B. Smith’s resignation as chairman of the council in January, 1926, Prof. Albert S. Richey was elected to the post and great credit is due him for the forward strides taken in developing the council as a body and in the ad¬ vances made in rushing. Great stress has been placed on a more complete system of rushing together with a clear interpretation of its rules with the result that in the Fall of 1926 keen satisfaction was felt by the fraternities and the college over ihe improvements over the previous regulations. This year an attempt is being made to increase the power of this body by the adoption of a rule regarding infractions of rules of the council. In the past there has been no provision for the regulation of wilful infractions but now, by this new ruling, this problem has been met. Each year the council sends a delegate to the national interfraternity conference and thus profits by the actions of that larger body, gaining valuable information as to its own policies. The fraternities and the college owe a debt to Prof. Richey and to the secretary, Prof. George H. Brown, who have put a large amount of thought and time into the welfare of this Council and it was with genuine pleasure that the delegates of the class of 1927 saw these men re-elected by the new delegates in January, 1927. With the adoption of rushing rules similar to those of last year and with such capable and energetic leaders, the outgoing delegates believe the council has a suc¬ cessful year ahead and extends the sincere wish to the new council for such a year. 171 172 1926 —Phi Gamma Delta— 1927 $rA CHAPTER HOUSE, 99 SALISBURY STREET Founded at Washington and Jefferson College April 22, 1848 Pi Iota Chapter Founded November 21, 1891 1927 John A. H. Crosier F. R. Cook G. N. McColley R. L. Verville W. B. Hall J. W. Burt G. W. Cross K. V. Fryer C. W. Penney L. B. Barnard E. R. Delano 1930 C. Robinson Sanford A. L. Naylor L. H. Sarty C. S. Livermore E. P. Wood W. Hayden, Jr. E. P. Sawyer T. H. Coe I. M. Dockham F. J. McGowan H. P. Shreeve T. W. Davis C. E. Porter N. L. Shaw A. H. Holway F. B. Townsend F. L. Speer M. Dix E. A. Loeffler 173 174 1926 —Sigma Alpha Epsilon— 1927 2AE CHAPTER HOUSE, 6 HUMBOLDT AVENUE Massachusetts Delta Chapter Founded April 10, 1894 Prof. C. M. Allen Prof. H. F. Taylor Homer L. Bailey Donald Dodkin Robert W. Gillette Milton H. Aldrich | Gabriel 0. Bedard J. Howard Germain Walter Hansen Frederick H Arthur W. Olcott Faculty Knight Arthur S. Allen, Jr. A. Louis P. Jezyk Daniel R. Leamy Laverne F. Pultz Myron A. Bean Norman A. Butterfield Charles R. Fay George F. Perreault Founded at University of Alabama March 9, 1856 Prof. P. R. Carpenter Mr. C. W. Hubbard Benjamin S. Graves Maxwell L. Stoughton lett A. Thrower C. Adams man Pettingill all H. Simpson Ohrn Harold S. Rogers tt A Wilford A. Sutthil 1 ?Aa � R Ellis H. Whi taker Harold D. Stake 1930 Marion L. Price J. Lloyd Richmond William W. Walsh Warren C. Whittum 175 176 1926 —Alpha Tau Omega— 1927 ATfi CHAPTER HOUSE, 24 INSTITUTE ROAD Founded at Massachusetts Gamma Sigma Virginia Military Institute Chapter Founded September 11, 1865 November 27, 1906 Faculty Members Prof. Joseph 0. Phelon Edward F. Cahalen Frederick C. Pomeroy Donald S. Bliss Gifford T. Cook Joseph L. Guidi James E. Latham James W. Torrant J. Edward Gill Lincoln B. Hathaway Albert C. Holt Henry A. Pearson Hobart H. Newell Clifford 1. Fahlstrom Ellsworth Ungethnem Bernard N. Carlson erett D. Gibbs ward J. Kearnan alton P. Lewis A. Leslie Wilkinson ffobert S. Heald William R. Hutton Harold P. Richmond Francis Wiesman C. Eugene Center Chester C. Doe John E. Fletcher Clifford B. Ives William H. Mill Donald R. Simonds w: 4 - tXo V. Herbert T. Grimshaw 1930 Hilton Fisher William Graham Raymond H. Johnson Arthur F. Pierce John T. Tompkins, Jr. James Wooley Harold T. Cutler 177 178 1926— Theta Chi —1927 i 1 r THE AFTERMATH v-W ©X CHAPTER HOUSE, 85 SALISBURY STREET Founded at Epsilon Norwich University Chapter Founded 1856 1909 Faculty Professor Carleton A. Reed Mr. Carl F. Meyer Richard A. Beth Herbert P. Dobie Harold G. ButtenVq, George L. A F reema George H. Finlay C Paul K. Henley Harold P. Kranz Philip A. MacArdle Cl ill ord Broker John Burlake Irving H. Campbell Carl H. Carlson Charles H. Foee: Verne K. Pitfield P. Newell and L. Page on A. Swanson liam J. Thacker arles A. Warren Leland D. Wilcox Arnold M. Cook Holbrook L. H orton Arthur W. Knight Leslie T. Miller Paul 0. Anderson David Armitage Earle S. Batchelor Clyde K. Carpenter Robert E. Corish A. Edmund Greco Richard A. Holley Russell J. LeBosquet William J. Newbold 179 180 1926 —Lambda Chi Alpha— 1927 AX A CHAPTER HOUSE, 30 TROWBRIDGE ROAD Founded at Boston University November 2, 1909 Faculty Professor Carl Dunham Knight Mr. Harold Arthur Maxfield 1927 Mr. Mr. Pi Zeta Chapter Founded June 5, 1913 Robert Griffin De La Mater Raymond Leslie Copson Richard E. Bliven Charles H. Kauke Edward S. Lehtinen Lyman W. Cross Clifford G. Engstrom Alvar 0. Ericson Arnold T. Anderson Arthur H. Burr Allerton R. Cushman William H. Doyle Gale E. Flint Roscoe H. Bowers Hugh H. Coyle Kenneth W. Crossman William D. Davidson W. Willard Locke, Jr. Eustace I. Merrill Joseph IN y -Miles ' William : A 192o Rauha Q T. Everett W. Fowler Louis F. Wilho A. Manty Roland G.j Lester W. Frank H. French Halbert E. Pierce Harold G. Richards George N. Smith 1930 Ivan R. Murphy Ilmari B. Erkkila Earle D. Hardy Usko T. Kontio John K. Parker 181 Thomas A. Steward Edwin A. Stewart Russell G. Whittemore Walter D. Nordling Richard Smith Bernard J. Wahl in William K. Stroud Russell C. Wiley James H. Williams Edward N. Wooding George E. Pierce George H. Rose George W. Stratton Ferdinand A. Trautner Charles L. Wright % 12 1926 —Phi Sigma Kappa— 1927 2K CHAPTER HOUSE, 11 DEAN STREET Founded at Massachusetts Agricultural College March 15, 1873 Epsilon Deuteron Chapter Founded June 3, 1915 Faculty Professor Francis W. Roys Dr. A. Wilmer Duff 1927 B. M. Bowker C. S. Carlson E. W. Gross W. S. Berry L. W. Gallup F. C. Huntington R. Lundberg R. S. Converse A. S. Corbin F. G. Davis H. W. Davis L. G. Earwell F. Baldwin I). Chaffee F. H. Emerson M. P. Finney G. H. Fitt J. P. Harris G. J. Heckman R. K. Irons R. E. Jones P. F. Meigs E. T. Parsons 1928 J. K. Fullerton C. A. Gnu A. Hastings S. L. Holland R. V. Pollard 1930 W. H. French F. C. Holmes W. J. Johnson T. W. Jones R. W. Puddington J. C. Rogers H. F. Stephenson J. F. Wood G. V. Styffe F. C. Taylor H. R. Voight C. P. Brackett D. P. Prescott S. F. Spencer F. R. Joslin R. L. Towne E. C. Milde P. E. Reynolds W. H. Rice F. P. Smith 183 1926 —Theta Upsilon Omega— 1927 ©Yfi CHAPTER HOUSE, 30 INSTITUTE ROAD Founded by Amalgamation of Ten Chapters May 2, 1924 Prof. Arthur J. Knight Mr. Kenneth G. Merriam Mr. Robert E. Johnson Leonard W. Lewis Charles F. Monnier Arthur M. Cheney Charles G. Durbin Frank F. Fleming George W. Fleming Laurence N. King Edward E. Lane Willard I. Johnson Arthur S. Marshall Wilbur H. Perry Lincoln H. Peterson A. Russell Barnes E. Waldemar Carlson Sherman Dane Faculty Harold A. I 1927 : ■ Beta Alpha Chapter Founded May 2, 1924 Prof. Jerome W. Howe Mr. Merle C. Cowden laines Sherman M. Hall -William E. Taylor ■ : A. Everett Lawrence Clayton B. Marshall A ' Lyle S. Marston Lewis A. Mayhew Rodman R. Tatnall Andrew G. Toussaint ' pi Trueman L. Sanderson John D. Putnam Carl S. Robinson 1930 C. Russell Gill Earl L. Goodsell Harold C. Hart Clyde T. Smith Vernon E. Wade John H. Wells 185 Boris Dephoure Richard Stone 1930 H. I. Hirchen Died, February 12, 1927. 186 J. D. Hirschman THE AFTERMATH SIGMA XI NS NATIONAL HONORARY RESEARCH SOCIETY Founded at W. P. I. Cornell University Chapter Founded 1886 1908 OFFICERS Dr. Walter L. Jennings, President Prof. Bernard E. Fernow, Vice-Pres. Prof. Harold J. Gay, Secretary Mr. Carl F. Meyer, Treasurer Prof. F. J. Adams Prof. C. M. Allen Mr. R. A. Beth Mr. N. A. Boubnoff Mr. R. L. Copson Dr. D. F. Calhane Mr. M. C. Covvden Dr. A. W. Duff Dr. A. W. Ewell Capt. Ralph Earle Prof. H. P. Fairfield Mr. H. B. Feldman Prof. B. E. Fernow Mr. F. D. Fielder Prof. A. W. French Prof. H. J. Gay Dr. G. H. Haynes Prof. J. W. Howe Mr. V. E. Hill Mr. C. W. Hubbard Prof. L. E. Jenks Dr. W. L. Jennings Prof. A. J. Knight Prof. C. D. Knight MEMBERS Mr. W. E. Lawton Prof. G. H. MacCullough Mr. A. C. Manning Dr. Morton Masius « Mr. H. A. Maxfield Mr. C. F. Meyer Dr. R. K. Mot ley Mr. H. H. Newell Mr. P. H. Norgren Mr. N. E. Parmelee Mr. C. E. Peterson Prof. J. 0. Phelon Mr. W. L. Phinney Dr. C. A. Pierce Mr. V. K. Pitfield Dr. S. J. Plimpton Prof. C. A. Read Prof. Harris Rice Prof. A. S. Richey Prof. F. W. Roys Prof. A. L. Smith Prof. H. B. Smith Dr. M. E. Smith Mr. M. B. Steele Prof. H. F. Taylor Frank E. Buxton Lyman W. Cross Charles H. Decater Donald Dodkin Everett W. Fowler George J. Heckman Edward A. Hubbard Richard K. Irons Dwight E. Jones ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Ranald E. Jones A. Everett Lawrence Hsiao Chang Lo Purdy F. Meigs Charles F. Monnier K. K. Nahigyan Joseph J. Piekarski Arthur M. Tarbox Alfred W. Young 187 Tech’s New Swimming Pool Characters in Freshman Parade 188 Atftletira 189 1926—ATHLETIC COUNCIL—1927 STUDENT MEMBERS Leonard W. Lewis, President Andrew L. Wilkinson, Vice-President EllsworthB. Carpenter, Member-at-Large Gordon N. Rice, Treasurer Daniel R. Leamy, Secretary FACULTY MEMBERS Pres. Ralph Earle Prof. B. E. Fernow Prof. A. J. Knight Prof. P. R. Carpenter ALUMNI MEMBERS Mr. A. E. Rankin Mr. C. M. Inman 190 THE W. P. I. ATHLETIC COUNCIL The Athletic Council of the W. P. I. Athletic Association consisting of the President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary of the Association, one Member at Large from the Senior Class, two Faculty, and two Alumni members, together with Pres. Earle and Prof. Carpenter, is the executive body of athletics. The Council meets at various times during the year to award letters, elect managers, and make appropriations toward athletic expenses. This body forms a convenient means of transacting the Athletic Association’s business, avoiding holding frequent unwieldy meetings of the entire Association. During the past two years the Council has voted appropriations amounting to over two thousand dollars for permanent steel bleachers for the football field, forming the nucleus for further development of the seating accommodations for athletic contests. The Council has advised several changes in the Athletic Association Rules which have been adopted. These changes provide that the Track sweater shall be a ring neck sweater instead of the roll collar type, the Council not contain more than one member from any one Fraternity, and the manager of a sport and his assistant may be from the same Fraternity. A minor sport certificate, similar to the major “W” certificate has been prepared to recognize minor sport athletes. The Council has discussed the advisability of organizing a Varsity Club consisting of major sport letter men and possibility of securing a club room. 191 iFonthall 1926 pasmt CAPTAIN TED LEWIS Fully a week before the opening of college in the fall of 1926 the gridiron on Alumni Field was alive with figures togged out in football uniforms. Close to fifty candidates turned out for the early practice session called by Coach Bigler and the pre-season training was practically accomplished before the regular college course was under way. Almost all of the veterans from the previous sea¬ son had returned to the call with the exception of Joe Guidi. For a while it was feared that the wonderful combination of “The Tech Twins,” alias Converse and Guidi, was broken up, but on the opening day of college Joe put in a belated ap¬ pearance and things took on a rosier aspect. With the opening of classes several pleasant surprises were in store for Pete, as plenty of freshman material turned out and in the end every available piece of equipment had been issued. The playing season started Saturday, October 9. and on that day the raw ma¬ terial of the Crimson and Gray was fitted together and administered to Trinity one of the worst beatings she has ever handed out. The score at the final whistle was 16-0. Out of the veterans came all of the punch of old. Capt. Lewis played a whale of a game at center, but wrenched his shoulder badly during the game. Converse and Guidi lead the attack from the backfield, but were closely followed by Wilkinson, who was playing his first game as a regular and who turned out to he a find in the full-back position. Things looked well when the team left for Rensselaer, but the news that both Lewis and Converse were on the injured list and could not start the game faded the hopes of the Tech supporters. The crippled team put up a game battle against 192 THE AFTERMATH a much heavier aggregation, but lost to the Trojans 15-0. The insertion of Lewis and Converse in the last half put new life into the fast weakening Tech eleven, but the game was too far gone and no score could be made. The following week Bigler’s charges went to Amherst and tried vainly to topple the Mass. Aggie eleven, but they lacked punch at the vital moments and returned home on the short end of a 7-0 score. There was only one satisfaction in that game. The previous two years had seen Tech trampled under 54-13 and 54-19 scores respectively. With two straight defeats behind them the team bucked up and opened a desperate battle against Hamilton to win by a nerve-racking score of 6-5. Two beautiful 45-yard drop kicks by Converse en¬ abled the Crimson and Gray players to outscore their opponents. In this game the defensive strength of the Engineers showed up to advantage. Twice the Crimson held the Blue within inches of the goal line for downs. It was after this battle that the team received a severe set-back. The axe wielded by the faculty descended and cut Guidi, Freeman and Heon from further participation for the rest of the season. Consequently the team was both physically and morallv broken when it met the Clam-diggers from R. I. State. A pitiable battle was waged and at the end the Engineer eleven dragged itself off the field badly whipped by a 26-7 score. A sorry defeat it was, but the team deserved credit. Doomed to defeat from the very start, it put up a hard fight to keep the game going. Then came the final game of the season. All Lowell was rejoicing over a pros¬ pective win for their team, but things were run pretty hard on Alumni field for a week and the day of the battle saw the same team that faced Little Rhody the week before lined up for the kick-off, at least so it appeared to the spectator, but in reality it was a vastly different line-up. Under every Tech uniform was a fighting spirit, determined not to go down to defeat before Capt. Ted Lewis, who was playing his last game of collegiate football. On the bench sat “Joe” Guidi, witnessing a Tech game for the first time in his college career from the side¬ lines. Perhaps this had something to do with the spirit of the eleven. At any rate the fight was on. Every minute was one of suspense and when the game was over and the dust had settled back on the field the score was a dead-lock, 6-6, and a rather disappointed Lowell crowd wended its way home. Whitty Whittemore, playing his last game for Tech, very fittingly carried the ball over the line for Tech’s only score. At the close of the season fourteen letters were awarded to those who had earned the privilege of wearing the coveted W. The awards were made to Capt. Lewis, Whittemore, Converse, Guidi, Wilkinson, Finney, Shakour, Hubbard, To- pelian, Higgins, Gill, Query, Lester, and Manager Rogers. Of these thirteen players’ awards, three were to freshmen, two were to sophomores, six were to MANAGER BUNNY ROGERS 193 9 THE AFTERMATH 1926 Football Team juniors, and only two were to seniors, so that the prospects for the coming year are bright indeed. An entire eleven can be made up of veterans while the back- field of Converse, Guidi, Wilkinson and Gill can be kept intact. When it came to the selection of a captain for next year there was a no-decision verdict, and it was deemed best to keep the Tech Twins together by giving them the joint captaincy, therefore it will be Capt. Guidi and Capt. Converse in the line-up when the team next takes to the field. “Gus” Cook was elected to the mana¬ gerial position, with Bill Hutton and Frank French as his assistants. 194 CONVERSE TEARING OFF A HEAVY GAIN AROUND LOWELL’S LEFT END 195 laakrtbaU 192fi - 1927 paann An early start on Varsity basketball practice, due to a revised system of Inter- Fraternity basketball, gave the ’26-’27 Varsity team a flying start on what proved to be an unusually successful season. “Eddie” Gross, Captain “Joe” Harris, “Bob” Cotton and “Don” Calder of last year’s team were on deck for the first practice. Of the former subs and second team men, “Bill” Rauha and “Andy” Wilkinson survived the final cut. Three Freshmen, “Bill” Graham, Parker Smith, and George Fitt proved their ability and were kept on the squad. The material was very promising, but needed much rounding into shape before a team could be found that would measure up to usual standard of Tech teams. The team that faced Fitchburg Normal School was more or less of experimental lineup. A winning combination of Graham, center; Harris and Cotton, guards; and Fitt, Rauha and Gross, forwards, was finally produced. This combination won ten and lost only four games throughout the season. The four losses were to the best four teams in New England, and none of these losses were walk-aways for the victors. Tech kept them fighting their hardest to keep the margin of vic¬ tory. Much credit is due to Coach “Pete” Bigler and the team for this excellent season of victory. A short resume of each game will give a brief picture of the season. Fitchburg Normal School came to Worcester as the trial horse for the first game. Their stalling tactics kept the score down, hut Tech was never seriously threatened and won, 21 to 17. Trinity was the next victim, going down before a reorganized, flashy team, whose 196 THE AFTERMATH impregnable defense and crushing offense at once demoralized the Trinity play¬ ers, sending them to a 38 to 24 defeat. Springfield, one of the East’s best teams, after a close and hard-fought first half, forged ahead the second half, and due to their superior size and reach were able to pile up 32 points to Tech’s 15. Height, reach and weight proved to be the decid¬ ing factor in Harvard’s clean-cut victory over our team. In a roughly-played game, Harvard made the most of their physical advantages to send the hard-working team to a 37 to 20 defeat. The two most exciting games of the season fol¬ lowed. Upsala College came to Boynton Hill fresh from an over-whelming defeat of Trinity, and were expecting a victory. In a loosely guarded game, “Bill” Rauha sank a one-handed shot in the closing seconds to give us our margin of a 43 to 41 vic¬ tory. Not to be out-done by his team-mate, “Bill Gra¬ ham sent Brooklyn Polytech down to defeat by a mid-court shot thirty seconds before the final gun went off. The spectacular work of the rangy Fresh¬ man center gave Tech a 25 to 24 decision in a see¬ saw contest. Our ancient local rivals, Clark University, went to pieces before the dazzling passing game of our more experienced players. Completely demoral¬ ized the first half, the Clark team gave a semblance of fight the second half, but were hopelessly beaten, 37 to 18. In an exciting over-time game, featured by Captain “Joe” Harris’ accurate long-range shooting, Massachusetts Agricultural College defeated us for our third loss. Unusually high scoring in the over-time period accounted for the 24 to 17 MANAGER TED LEWIS score. The Newport Naval Training Station, who filled in an open date on the sched¬ ule, was defeated by a team consisting of three substitutes, Fitt, Smith, and Wil¬ kinson, teamed up with two regulars to defeat the sailors, despite their desperate attempts to even the score by long-range shooting. The final score of 37 to 24 was convincing enough. In a holiday game an experienced Brooklyn University Club team was caught off their guard, and could not recover sufficiently to even come close to equalling the exceptionally accurate shooting of our hoopsters. Basket after basket by the whole team was responsible for the 45 to 22 result. Pratt Institute’s good record was spoiled hv their Worcester trip, for Tech’s athletes proved to be superior in every department, and although Pratt, by a last-minute rush of long shots, succeeded in tying the score, the Varsity came right hack to score seven points in the next five minutes, to win by a 36 to 29 score. A return game with Clark at Commerce High was closer than Clark’s first at¬ tempt, but after a flurry of Clark baskets in the opening minutes, Tech settled down to work and emerged with a clean-cut 35 to 21 victory. The University of New Hampshire, with New England’s best team, played in 197 13 1926-1927 Basketball Team championship form the entire game, and secured a commanding lead the first half. A fighting Tech team, however, played on even terms with the Northerners during the second half, but the early lead proved disastrous, and New Hampshire tucked a 45 to 26 victory under its belt. In the wind-up game, Lowell Textile was easily defeated by the far superior Tech team. Despite the absence of Graham, who was ill, the spinners were sent home with another defeat to the tune of 40 to 25. The results of the season are easily seen in the record of ten wins and four losses, the best record since the days of Tech’s New England Champions. A total of 433 points to our opponents 383 show the scoring power of the team. The sports editor of a local paper paid his respect to Tech’s players when he selected an All-Worcester College team. Of the six players chosen, Captain Har¬ ris, Graham and Cotton were picked from Tech. Holy Cross had two men, while Clark had but one. With Graham, Fitt, Smith, Cotton, Converse, Kearnan and Wilkinson of the Varsity squad returning next year, the prospects are bright for another success¬ ful season next year. 198 “Tripod” Gets a Good Setup r THE AFTERMATH - The Chaffin’s Hydraulics Laboratory 199 laaebaU 192B ©pasmt Last spring the Worcester Tech baseball team played through a schedule of ten games and, out of these ten game, turned in the very creditable sum of six victories and four losses. The opponents furnished a real classy opposition for the season and some nice baseball was witnessed on Alumni Field. Victories over Northeastern, R. I. State, Clark (twice), Boston University, and Lowell Textile were added to Tech’s list of conquests, while games were dropped to Norwich, Mass. Aggies, Trinity, and Amherst. Two games were played with Clark, both upon Alumni Field, and each contest showed the Engineers’ superiority over the Main South collegians in all stages of the game. The victories for Tech were in¬ disputable. This was the first time that the two Worcester college teams have met on the diamond since the year when the game ended disastrously in a mob fight. Practice got under way early, with Coach Bigler giving the battery candidates daily work-outs in the gym long before the ground was ready for out-door work. Batting practice was also held in the gym to enable the men to get their eyes on the ball when they got outside. With the spring thaw and the drying of the ground the squad was taken out for good. Considerable material came out from the freshman class. The hardest 200 r r - THE AFTERMATH job was to groom a pitcher and for a while Joe Guidi was taken from his place behind the plate to face the hatter from the mound. Robinson, a freshman, showed up well, however, and with experience developed into a fine twirler. Another product of the freshman class was Dan Leamy, who became a first class first sack- er. Of the veterans Eddie McGarrell. captain; Brackett, Harris, Guidi, Wilson and Neubauer were on hand and in form. After trying out various combinations Pete Bigler decided upon the following as the best offer to make. Leamy, first base; Kallander, second base; Neubauer, short-stop; Wilson and Converse, third base; McGarrell, left field; Brackett, center field; Harris, right field. The bat¬ tery consisted of Guidi and Robinson, alternating on the mound, with Guidi behind the hat when Robinson hurled and Moran handling them for Guidi. The first game of the season was with Norwich. Guidi was elected to twirl this game because of the lack of experience of Robinson. Faulty errors and loose playing told upon the Engineers and Norwich took the game, 9-7. Three days later the nine journeyed to Hartford and there had Trinity under hand until the ninth inning when a fatal error allowed two runs to come across the plate for Trinity, to give the Hartford team the victory, 3-2. The third straight defeat for the Boynton Hill ball chasers came at the hands of the Mass. Aggie nine on the Alumni Field, 7-5. This was the first game for Robinson. With three defeats behind them, the team came to life and began to show signs of baseball intel¬ ligence. The breaking of the jinx came at Boston when Guidi pitched the Northeastern batters un¬ der, and collected an 8-4 victory. The Boston team was able to collect only five hits in the game. Robinson won bis first game four days later when he let the R. I. State nine down 4-1. V MANAGER BREWSTER The first Clark game was the next to be played and in this Robinson allowed only two hits and shut out the Worcester team, 8 to 0. It was during this -ame that Dan Leamy came to the fore and with a beautiful drive lifted the ball over the road on the east bank of Alumni Field for a home run which brought in sev¬ eral Tech men. This was one of the longest hits ever made on that field. Boston University was the next to fall before the onslaught of the Tech batters, 201 THE AFTERMATH 1926 Baseball Team losing 6-5 in Worcester after the Crimson and Grey had amassed an early lead. The fifth straight win came at Lowell when the Textile team bowed down before the Engineers, 9-6. At Amherst Robinson received poor support from the rest of the nine and the Lord Jeff ball tossers won out, 4-1. Although this reversal broke Tech’s string of five straight victories, she came back strong the following week to beat Clark for the second time. This time the score was 6-2. The Clark game finished up the schedule as arranged. At the end of the season when uniforms were packed away for the year the letter men got together and elected Cal Brackett to lead the next year’s team. The only veterans lost by graduation were Capt. McGarrell, Kallander and Neubauer, so that there is plenty for Tech to look forward to in 1927. Bob Johnson was elected to manage the team next season and Wilkinson and Fowler are his as¬ sistants. 202 o r r THE AFTERMATH SUMMARY OF THE SEASON Tech 7 Norwich Tech 5 Mass. Aggies Tech 4 R. I. State Tech 6 Boston Univ. Tech 1 Amherst Tech 2 Trinity Tech 8 Northeastern Tech 8 Clark Tech 9 Lowell Tex. Tech 6 Clark Won 6— Lost 4 9 9 1 5 4 3 4 0 6 2 Boynton’s New Back Door 203 CAPTAIN PURDY MEIGS ulrark 102B - 1927 paamt The ] 926 spring track season opened with a decisive 91 2-3 to 34 1-3 win over Trinity. Many new men were on the squad and showed up well as is attested by the fact that eight new letters were won. Tech captured twelve out of fourteen firsts, the other two being dropped in the weight events, which seem to be the weak department of the squad. In the other held events and on the track the team was strong and well balanced. Captain Carpenter, Thomson, and Meigs, all veterans, turned in their usual point-getting performances. The new men who showed up well were: Serrano in the dashes, Stoughton in the high hurdles and broad jump, Wilcox in the low hurdles, Page in the half mile, Rice and Pearson in the distance runs and McColly, Matulaitis, Germain, Huntington and Dockham in the held events. In the next start, against Tufts, the team found a harder opponent to deal with, but succeeded in meting out a 73-62 defeat to the invading Jumbos. In this meet “Dry” Thomson achieved his ambition by setting a new mark of 26 1-5 seconds for the low hurdles, 1-5 of a second faster than the former record. The loss of Serrano in the dashes was keenly felt, hut a bad knee caused him to be out for the rest of the season. Rice starred in the distance events and Carpenter and Matulai¬ tis in the jumps. 204 r ' s r THE AFTERMATH The last dual meet did not turn out favorably for the local cinder burners and they fell victim to the Boston University team by a 92-43 score. Rice and Thom¬ son were Tech’s best point-getters, although the limelight was occupied by Car¬ penter, who added another inch to the broad jump record, setting a new mark of 21 feet 10 inches. The next Saturday the Eastern Inter-Collegiates were held on Alumni Field, nine colleges entering and the meet being won by the Springfield College athletes. Worcester finished fourth and estab¬ lished two new records. With only seven men entered, Tech garnered two first places, two thirds and one fourth, a total of fifteen points. Gordon Rice upheld his reputation as a fast nailer when he lowered the Eastern Intercollegiate record in that event to 4 minutes 31 1-5 seconds. ‘‘Dry” Thom¬ son, running true to form, lowered his own mark in the low hurdles to 25 4-5 seconds, a track rec¬ ord at Tech. Five men represented the squad at the N. E. Inter-Collegiates. Rice, after running a splendid race in the mile, captui ' ed second place. Thomson manager GEORGE HECKMAN and Stoughton qualified in the low hurdles and broad jump, but were eliminated before the finals. Dockham and Germaine failed to qualify in their events. INDOOR TRACK The relay team started the season at the B. A. A. games, stacking up against Northeastern and Colby and finishing third. Unfortunately this meet came at the end of a week of finals and the team could hardly be expected to be up to its best form. The quartet was made up of French, A. M. Tarbox, Leamy and Meigs. The second event on our indoor schedule was a home dual meet with M. A. C. and at the finish the Aggies found themselves on the short end of a 39-38 score. The relay team, composed of Carpenter, Tarbox, French and Milde, redeemed itself by winning its event when the count was 38-34 against Tech and thus saving the day. Some good new material came to light in this meet. French showed well in the high hurdles and on the relay squad. Milde proved to be a very classy sprinter and Topelian’s jumping was of a high order. Prohovitch was barely nosed out in the shot-put. The next meet was with Northeastern at Boston and the one-sided score of 62-14 205 1926 Track Team clearly shows the calibre of the team with whom our runners were competing. Al¬ though opposed by a fast veteran aggregation the Tech representatives fought hard in all the events. The redeeming feature of the meet was the running of the 1,000- yard event in which Capt. Meigs captured our only first place after a wonderful finishing sprint. The relay team was nearly successful in wiping out their earlier defeat by Northeastern, but the strange track worked against them and they were forced to accept defeat by a narrow margin. CROSS-COUNTRY Enthusiasm over cross-country did not seem to be very high at Tech this fall, hut the men who were out worked hard and deserve a lot of credit. Two meets were run resulting in losses for Tech to Tufts and R. I. State. Chet Doe was back on the squad this fall and lowered our course record by 9f4 seconds in the Tufts meet, besides pushing the leading R. I. State harrier to the limit in a close race at Kingston. With him the veterans Meigs and Pearson furnished chief opposition this fall. A check-up over the entire year shows that letters were awarded as follows: Captain Carpenter, Manager Webster, Serrano, Page, Rice, Pearson, Stoughton, 206 THE AFTERMATH Relay Team Wilcox, McColley, Dockham, Germaine, Meigs, Thomson, Matulaitis, Hunting- ton, Doe, French, Leamy, A. M. Tarbox and Mildc. WORCESTER TRACK RECORDS 100-Yard Dash—Dadmun, ’91, 101-5 sec.; Davis, 08. 220-Yard Dash—Dadmun, ’91, 23 1-5 sec.; Ricker, 16. 440-Yard Dash—Ricker, T6, 49 4-5 sec. 880-Yard Run—Dadmun, ’91, 2 min. 1 2-5 sec. Mile Run—Keith, T4, 4 min. 24 2-5 sec. Two-Mile Run—Armour, T3, 9 min. 57 sec. Low Hurdles—Thomson, ’26, 25 4-5 sec. High Hurdles—- Lundgren, ’97, 16 1-5 sec. Shot-Put—Clough, T3, 43 ft. 3% in. Discus Throw—Hunt, ’20, 120 ft. 8J4in. Hammer Throw—Power, T3, 133 ft. 8 in. High Jump—Schmidt, T8, 5 ft. 8 ' 4 in.; Curran, ' 25. Broad Jump—Pease, TO, 21 ft. 9 in. Pole Vault-—Lyman, ’21, 11 ft. 3J4 in. Javelin—Dockham, ’28, 152 ft. 2 in. 207 THE AFTERMATH 192fi paamt The soccer team had another of its usual successful seasons this year, winning five out of seven contests and dropping games to New Hampshire and to Spring- field. When College opened, there was a large squad of veterans to build a team around. These included Capt. Jones, Driscoll, Wood, and Lehtinen in the back- field and Mallett, Gruman, Erickson and Farwell in the line. In addition to these regulars, there was a lot of good new material; Wayne Berry, a Junior, who had played for R. P. I.; Joe Harris, a Senior, who had previously shown promise as a goalie, and two Freshmen, Carl Farsson and Wilson Rice, who were veterans at the game. With these men as a nucleus, Coach Jenkins didn’t have much trouble in whip¬ ping together a fast team for the first game, with Northeastern, on the home field. The Tech hooters came through with a 3-2 win, and, although the score was close, outplayed the visitors throughout the game. Brown, in her first year of soccer as a varsity sport, sent up a fast, aggressive team and the spectators were treated to the most interesting game of the season. Brown scored early in the game and, although the play was mostly in her terri¬ tory, maintained the lead throughout the first half. However, with the opening of the second period, the Tech offensive began to function and Farsson tied the score with a long boot. Without about thirty seconds to play, Gruman provided a thrilling finish by driving a pretty shot into the corner of the net. For the third game, the Tech team went to Boston to meet M. I. T., who had already the credit of a tie with Springfield College. The game was close, with both teams missing several shots, but Tech came out on top, 1-0, on a goal scored in the first half. Our string of victories was increased to four the following Wednesday when THE AFTERMATH we met our rivals from South Worcester on our home field. The Tech team easily outclassed Clark, but a strong defense on their part prevented the score from mounting any higher than 2-1. Just as we were looking forward to a perfect season, our hooters received an unexpected set¬ back at the hands of New Hampshire University. Overconfidence, perhaps, was partly responsible for the defeat, but a long trip, an inadequate sleep, and a very bad field were the main causes. At any rate, the team was in bad condition and went com¬ pletely to pieces. New 7 Hampshire came down into Tech territory just six times and scored on four of them, while Tech didn’t get a single shot into the net. The following week the Tech team underwent a complete reversal and took Amherst, reputed to be our most formidable rival, into camp, 7-1. Our forwards had a field day and every one of them scored once, with Larsson and Gruman count- captain rann jones ing twice. Bob Cotton, playing his first game, at left wing, in place of Mallett, who was lost through ineligibility, played a fine game. Joe Harris injured his back in the Amherst game and so we played our last game, with Springfield College, without our star goalie. Walt French, a Fresh¬ man, filled his shoes well, but Springfield was not to be denied and they tallied three times, while all the attempts of our forwards were stopped by a clever defense. Carl Larsson, playing center forward, was the outstanding member of the Tech offense. His powerful drives and clever heading accounted fo r the majority of our scores. Carl Gruman, with his clever dribbling and shooting, was also a big factor in our victories. Hal Mallett, ex-captain, playing his fourth year of varsity soccer at left wing, was directly responsible for several of our wins through his accurate centering and corner- kicks. The other members of the forward line, Erickson and Berry, were great workers and their MANAGER CURLY TAYLOR teamwork and passing were of the best. The back- 209 1926 Soccer Team field was ever steady and dependable and once Tech was in the lead, saw to it that the lead was held. Jack Wood, with his brilliant aggressive play, and Joe Harris, with his pretty saves and effective clearing, were the outstanding players. Five men, Harris, Jones, Wood, Lehtinen and Mallett will he lost to the team next year through graduation, but the forward line will he practically intact and with Erickson, Driscoll, Rice, Larsson, Gruman, Berry, Cotton, French and Walsh to build on, the prospects for the 1927 season are bright. SCORES W.P.I. Opp. Northeastern .3 2 Brown . 2 1 M. I. T. at Cambridge . 1 0 Clark. 2 1 New Hampshire U. at Durham .... 0 4 Amherst at Amherst . 7 1 Springfield College at Springfield . . 0 3 210 r r - THE AFTERMATH 1926—CHEERLEADERS—1927 Charles B. Muzzy, ’28 Frank J. Feming, ’28 John F. Wood, ’27 211 TENNIS SEASON 1926 The start of the 1926 season in tennis found only two veterans back: Capt. Dick Irons and Hal Kranz. Practice was begun indoors as soon as the floor was avail¬ able and Smith, Burns, Fogg and Cotton all showed signs of ability. The team went up to Amherst to play the first match without having had any outdoor prac¬ tice. The result was a 6-0 rout. Irons and Kranz took a set in the first doubles 1926 Tennis Team 212 CAPTAIN DICK IRONS MANAGER EDDIE LOVEWELL match. After that things went a little better. Clark, Colby and Trinity were played and tied, Kranz and Irons winning all of their matches in each event. They both played fine tennis to win from Trinity. Kranz won in a long three-set struggle filled with sparkling rallies, and Irons struck a fast pace that never gave his op¬ ponent a chance to get going and won, 6—0, 6—3. Two victories over Clark and Holy Cross followed. The former was but a 4—2 score and the latter 5—1. These wins gave the Tech team a claim to the city championship. ‘ ' Red” Burns was responsible for these two wins, as it had been the failure of the new players to come through with any victories that was responsible for the ties. Kranz and Irons continued their winning streak. They teamed up finely in doubles and hard¬ hitting of both men made them a tough combine to beat. Kranz’ overhead was ex¬ ceptionally brilliant in some matches. The season closed with 4—2 defeats at the hands of Springfield and Holy Cross. Kranz and Irons played in the New England Intercollegiates, but went down in early rounds before the ranking players at Brown and Wesleyan. 213 14 In the Winter of 1925-6 several fellows at Teeh got together and petitioned the Athletic Association to allow them to represent the College at golf. This petition was granted and these same fellows inaugurated the royal and ancient game as a Varsity sport at Tech. 214 THE AFTERMATH CAPTAIN GEORGE STYFFE As the season approached, it became apparent that these fellows were worthy of their petition, for even in their pre-season practice they showed unusual abil¬ ity. As a final practice before the regular sea¬ son, the team, under the leadership of George Styffe, met and defeated the Leicester Country Club, 6-5. Manager Frank Cosgrove, while unable to play on the team because of his professional rating, had made a schedule of six matches with leading college teams of the East. The first match was with Boston University at Arlmont Heights. Here the Tech team proved to be much better than their opponents and handed them a 6-0 beating. The team next played Holy Cross at the Worcester Country Club. As a result of fine playing by Captain Styffe and Hollahan the team won by a score of 4-2. The following contest was with Brown Uni¬ versity on the Bruins stamping grounds. Here some wonderful recoveries from bad lies and good playing by the whole team gave them a hard-earned 5-1 victory and defeated Brown on their home course for the first time in years. In the Wesleyan match the team emerged with a 5-1 victory which came as a result of extra fine shooting by “Les” Heon. He played the first nine holes in 34, which is below the standard set by professional players for that course. “Hap” Hollahan also played brilliantly in this match, defeating his opponent handily. Our last two matches were on our home course and on two successive days. Both of our opponents, Colgate and Amherst, had fine records for the season, and had defeated several of the stronger collegiate teams of the East. The fol¬ lowers of our team were confident of victory, and great numbers of them ac¬ companied the players to the links. The team did not disappoint them and with¬ stood the attack of both colleges. Colgate was defeated 4-2 and Amherst was smothered under by a 6-0 score. It was thought that the same team would remain intact for this spring, but “Hap” has left Tech and entered Sheffield, and “Les” has gone into business. “Ed” Stewart was elected to lead the team this year and “Don” Calder was chosen manager. Although the loss of these men is very severely felt, there are several golfers of no little ability left who are ready to take up the good work, and it is believed that this year’s team will be fully as successful as that of last year. 215 THE AFTERMATH THE RIFLE CLUB OFFICERS Gawlowicz, M. W., President Flemming, G., Secretary-Manager Doyle, B., Vice-President Blivens, R., Treasurer The Rifle Club on the Hill has made good use of its range facilities during the past season. Members were found using the range every evening. The membership numbered over fifty men. A difficult schedule was arranged for the Hill Sharpshooters by Manager G. Flemming. The boys are under the handicap of having no coach or instructor in marksmanship. In spite of that, the men have defeated the rifle teams repre¬ senting the University of Vermont, and Mass. Aggies. This year’s schedule includes Princeton, Western Maryland, and R. P. I., an old rival of Worcester Tech. Fifteen other matches are arranged for this year. The Tech club is rated in class “D” of the N. R. A. classification of college rifle clubs. Telegraphic intercollegiate matches are fired with the in¬ stitutions in this class. 216 THE AFTERMATH THE 1927 “W” MEN J. P. Harris R. K. Irons R. E. Jones E. S. Lehtinen E. W. Cross P. F. Meigs W. M. Rauha E. A. Stewart E. Ungethuem F. E. McCarthy J. C. Rogers J. F. Wood L. W. Lewis C. J. Heckman R. G. Whittemore F. C. Taylor R. E. Johnson E. B. Carpenter Football Soccer Basketball Tennis Track Soccer, Tennis Basketball, Baseball, Soccer Tennis Soccer Soccer Basketball Track Basketball Golf Soccer Baseball Football (Manager) Soccer, (Cheerleader) Football, Basketball (Manager) Track (Manager) Football Soccer (Manager) Baseball (Manager) Track 1927 Captains: L. W. Lewis R. E. Jones J. P. Harris R. K. Irons P. F. Meigs 217 ' M . THE AFTERMATH THE FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE ROPE PULL OCTOBER 30, 1926 The Freshman-Sophomore rope pull, held annually across the muddy waters of Institute pond, is the oldest and most keenly fought of the lower class contests. This year’s struggle was no exception, as there was much at stake for both classes. The Sophomores with a victory in their Freshman year to their credit were seek¬ ing a niche in the “Hall of Fame” as one of the few drv classes to enter the In- j stitute. The Frosh had no desire for an icy bath and were eager to show their supremacy over their rivals. The first year men won the toss and elected to pull on the Park Avenue side of the pond where they could dig in better and the ground did not slope so steeply to the water. The yearlings went into the pull realizing their disadvantage of weight and position, but with the expe¬ rience gained by last year’s successful contest. The Sohphomore team gained first rope as the starting gun was fired but their advantage was of short duration, for soon the greater weight of their rivals began to tell, and inch by inch they neared the water and were pulled through by the victorious Freshmen. The gameness of the losers caused the pull to last an hour and fifteen minutes, the second longest on record under the new rules, and several men were carried from the rope on both teams during the struggle. After the pull, the losers, captained by Merril Dix, con¬ gratulated Captain Shaw and his men, who in turn commended the losers for their gameness. SOPHOMORES ON THE ROPE 1929 COMINC THROUGH THE WATER 218 219 THE AFTERMATH HOW WORCESTER TECH WAS FOUNDED AS CHRONICLED BY PAUL B. MORGAN, ’90. President , Morgan Construction Co. I—THE TIN PEDDLER’S DREAM Most things do not just happen. Some one dreams a dream. Out of the dream comes a plan. And out of the plan, the way is found. John Boynton was a tin peddler. One wouldn’t expect a tin peddler, brought up in stern New England, to dream dreams. No one suspected it of him. He did not look like a dreamer. He did not act like one. But out of his peddler’s cart—and his dreams—there was evolved a plan of education so unique that it was almost two generations ahead of its time. John Boynton was a farmer’s boy. He was born in New Hampshire; lived for thirty years on the farm where he was born. Then he made a shift of jobs—and a most radical shift it was. He came to Templeton, one of the old hill towns in central Massachusetts, and set up making tin ware. New England being largely rural, the problem of “distribution” was in his case one of peddling. He was manufacturer, jobber and retailer,—no middle¬ men! And tin ware was cheap-—and good. His business was one of barter, and he who barters is likely to become ob¬ servant of his fellows. Also, the nature of his business, slow jogging from town to town, left him much time for analyzing his clients—and what was to better purpose, analyzing himself. He realized that his three “R” school¬ ing—and mighty little of that—had balked his ambition. But his business grew. Most businesses do, if they are attended to. John Boynton left the road and with his partner became admiral of a fleet of old red peddler’s carts. If you are not too young, you may remember them. Wool- worth got his color scheme and merchan¬ dising plan from them. Only Woolworth goes one better; he makes you come to him—and pay cash. These old red carts with their jingling bells and jangling wares notified the housewife that the “paper-rags” she had been saving all winter might be traded for pots, pails, kettles and pans. Templeton was the port of entry for this fleet of John Boynton’s for twenty- five years. Then he shifted again; again radically. He closed out his business, lived quietly for twentv vears, makine: J s LIBRARY IN BOYNTON HALL 220 THE AFTERMATH —— shrewd investments of his modest accumulations. John Boynton was a man of few words. He had been brought up in a hard school. The lines of his face were rather stern. He was plain of dress and manner. People thought him a little “queer”; called him miserly. If only they would have understood the purpose on which this silent man’s heart was set, they might have been more charitable. One day he came to Worcester to see David Whitcomb — his old time partner. Told him of his dream. Told him how he wished to devote $100,000 — practi¬ cally the entire accumulation of a lifetime of industry and frugality — to helping the boys of Worcester County to gain educational advantages such as had been beyond his own reach. Could Mr. Whitcomb think of any plan? The deacon could not—but he thought he knew of a man who could — his minister. Dr. Sweetzer. Mr. Whit¬ comb asked permission to lay the problem before him And so the matter rested for a time. I shall want to tell you of the Parson’s Vision — but first there is a story of the Blacksmith’s Plan. II—THE BLACKSMITH’S PLAN While John Boynton was farming it in New Hampshire, Ichabod Washburn was forging iron—and character—in Leicester, Massachusetts. He was apprenticed to a blacksmith. Such things as the minimum wage and the eight-hour day had not appeared. If they had, he would have ignored them; such was his tireless energy. He paid his pew rent making pot hooks and fire irons; and extra hours at the forge earned his tuition in Leicester Academy. Early New England hill-town life developed thrift, vigor, a respect for work, a deftness in manual skill, a competition with excellence, resourcefulness. THE SALISBURY LABORATORIES Think over the geography of mechani¬ cal inventions of the nation during the period of which the Civil War was the closing epoch—-and note from what sec¬ tion most of them come. When Ichabod Washburn came to Wor¬ cester the problem of moving his worldly goods was simple. He didn’t require a moving van. He walked — all his worldly possessions being done up in a small bundle tucked under his arm. The first development of the factory system came in textile processes. As a corollary of that, there sprang up indus¬ tries to make textile machinery. Ichabod Washburn evolved from the blacksmith to a manufacturer of card wire. And from this humble start grew the greatest industry Worcester has ever had. In theoretical knowledge — book lamin’, as it was sometimes called — he was a bet- 221 THE AFTERMATH ter educated man than John Boynton. But in his attempts to improve his product and his machinery, he too, not¬ withstanding constant study, found himself hampered. He discovered that he lacked fundamental knowledge in Mechanics and Chemistry. And so—though he gave liberally to every worthy charity—as his fortune grew, he too dreamed a dream—and formed a plan. The blacksmith’s plan was—as you might expect—practical. It concerned it¬ self with the founding of a school in which apprentices—while still learning their trades—might also learn the principles of applied science. It is the mark of a well-rounded man of mature years—when venturing into a new field—a field entirely foreign to his experiences—to seek advice. Ichabod Washburn knew what he wanted to do. He wasn’t sure he knew just how. He, too, sought the advice of the Reverend Doctor Sweetzer. And so here were two men—Mr. Whitcomb, on behalf of his friend, John Boynton, and Ichabod Washburn—asking Doctor Sweetzer’s advice on practically the same subject. Ill—THE PARSON’S VISION The mission of the minister is that of interpreter. He interprets abstract truth in terms of present concrete problems. For forty years, the Reverend Seth Sweetzer, D.D., was the minister—the parish priest—of his flock, almost of the entire community. His sound scholarship, his broad outlook, the breadth of his sympathies, the radiance of his character, made his opinion much sought—and respected. All sorts of men came to him with their varied perplexities. Back in the fifties, some young fellows sought his advice as to how they could enter the profession of civil engineering without taking a regular college course. A little later came Ichabod Washburn, with his scheme for a school of industrial science. These two so different interviews focused his mind on the solution of this entirely new thought in education. As was his habit, he proceeded to think it out. Years passed—years of industrial depression and of Civil War. Still the parson pondered on that idea. It’s very novelty gripped him. During all those years he thought it out, and, to clarify his own mind, he wrote it out. Then came David Whitcomb to broach an unnamed donor’s wish to make $100,000 serve the boys of Worcester County. The parson’s vision of earlier years became the “Worcester Idea”. After taking counsel with one or two other men, he drafted the program for the new institution. With hardly any modifications, John Boynton adopted that plan, as it stands in his letter of gift. Mr. Washburn naturally felt that Worcester’s acceptance of this offer from an unknown donor would forestall and possibly eclipse his own project, for which he had hoped to enlist enthusiasm among wealthy Worcester manu¬ facturers. Yet all concerned saw that it was exceedingly desirable that his co-operation be secured. Professor George I. Alden said he had it direct from Doctor Sweetzer that “it proved no easy task to induce Mr. Washburn to be only a partner in this enter¬ prise in which he expected to be sole proprietor. But how well he succeeded! 222 THE AFTERMATH Mr. Washburn gave to the new institution the Washburn Shops, an endowment fund of $50,000 for their support, and a generous amount for their equipment. At the dedication of the“Worcester County Free Institute of Industrial Science, November 11, 1868, Dr. Sweetzer said: “Two industrious and prosperous me¬ chanics, having, independently of each other, cherished the purpose of being the benefactors of this community in future years, were, in the Providence of God. brought to combine their means and to co-operate together in laying the foundation of a school of practical science, which, we trust, will prove not only an ornament to the city, but a long-continued source of substantial benefit to the country and the commonwealth ’ In this case, it is clear that “The Providence of Good spoke with the voice and wrote with the pen of sage Seth Sweetzer. The two benefactions, either of which would have been too weak to stand alone, were united in strength, and made to supplement each other; the Washburn plan was broadened, while the Boynton project was given greater definiteness of focus. And so—after all these years—The Worcester Idea in education crystallized and took shape. It was a big idea in education then. It has still greater significance now. Paul B. Morgan. RESULTS OF THE AFTERMATH QUESTIONNAIRE CONDUCTED IN ASSEMBLY, DEC. 15. The answers to the Aftermath questionnaire, compiled and averaged by classes, reveal the fact that, taken from a general cross section of student life, the younger generation hasn’t quite gone to the proverbial dogs; a few still find time to study a little. The questionnaire was divided into two sections and contained both general and class ques¬ tions. Under the latter, questions concerning per¬ sonal conduct caused many individualistic answers. ANOTHER QUESTIONNAIRE 1927 ELECTRICS SUBMITTING TO A “YES-NO” QUIZ AFTER INSPECTION TRIP THROUGH WEBSTER STREET STATION OF W. E. L. CO. GENERAL Tech’s greatest need was considered by two upper classes to be a new Mechan¬ ical Engineering Building, and better school spirit combined with an appeal for more faculty co-opera¬ tion in athletics. The sec¬ ond year men thought a dormitory or dance hall would be a benefit, while the consensus of Freshmen 223 COLLEGE COAT-OF-ARMS WINDOW IN SINCLAIR HALL THE AFTERMATH opinion was that the school should he co-educational. The most desirable honor on the hill was agreed on by all four classes to be election to Skull with Tau Beta Pi a second choice. The Junior Prom was voted the best dance of the year, and everyone believed that the gym floor should be waxed for all dances. The fault with class ban¬ quets is still undecided, the vote wending back and forth from too much liquor to not enough, and gen¬ eral dissatisfaction because there were no women. The time spent in study shows a decrease with a corresponding trend toward recreation and more out¬ side activities as the students near their sheepskin. The wittiest member of the faculty by a vote of about 2-1 was found to be “Doc” Morley, while “Pinky” Merriam carried off the honors as Miss Worcester Tech, being selected as the prettiest, with “Pop” Adams a positive choice as the best liked. Although each department seems to have a pet slave driver, it was quite impossible to select one at large, the students maintaining the competition wos too great. The course which benefited everyone the most was found to be the Math, course with English a second choice where any was expressed. The answers to the question concerning the copying of another’s work showed that with the exception of the Junior class two-thirds of the students look upon it with disfavor, the other third copy only in cases of dire necessity. The Junior class holds the revolutionists the count being 50-50 with no alibis for either. With the exception of the Freshman class 30 percent of the total enrollment are drinkers, 60 percent smoke, and 75 percent confess to using strong language on oc¬ casions. The Freshmen are good little boys, their vice average being about 100 percent lower than their older comrades. The subject of necking evoked a great hue and cry about being too personal, but 75 percent thought it proper to kiss their lady friends good night and the same number admitted that they did, whenever the op¬ portunity presented itself. The drug stores have gone into mourning since they became aware that brunettes are in favor here with an average of from 60 percent to 70 percent in their favor. Question: ‘Do gentlemen prefer blondes?” SENIORS In the class competitions it was agreed that among the Seniors, Beth was doing the most for Tech, Harris was the best athlete, Beth was the best student and Car¬ penter the best looking. Carpenter also copped the fred_OF prize as the best dresser, with Dodkin as the laziest. boynton hai l 224 HOW THE GYM LOOKS ON ' SATURDAY NIGHTS WHEN WORCESTER PLAYS BASKETBALL Murphy was thought to be the stingiest, while Joe Miles had no peer as a hull- thrower. The greatest woman hater is found to be Perry, with Parker in position as the greatest society hug. JUNIORS Muzzy is doing the most for Tech, of the Juniors, with Joe Guidi the best athlete, and Jones and Fowler even for the honors as best student. Chavoor ran Muzzy a pretty race as the best looking. Minnick was selected by his mates as the best dresser, with McColley both society bug and laziest of his class. Adelsteii) cinched the position as the stingiest, with Lewis and Taylor finishing as bull-thrower and woman hater in that order. SOPHOMORES The class of ’29 is of the opinion that of their class, Leamy is doing the most for Tech, and is the best athlete as well as the greatest woman hater. Chin was decided on as the best student, with Spencer the best looking, and Serrano the best dresser and society hug. The greatest hull-thrower of the Sophomores is Whitaker, with Klinglofl the laziest, and the position as stingiest man going begging. FRESHMEN Luama was selected as the best student of the first year men, Topelian the athlete of his class, and Halway as doing the most for Tech. Price copped two honors as best looking and best dressed, with Roderick being chosen society bug. Spear had few competitiors as laziest man, as did Schuka the greatest hull- thrower. Rose won the position as stingiest, and Fillon that of woman hater, of the class of ’30. 225 THE AFTERMATH Where We Go Swimming: —INTENTIONALLY— FOUNDRY—GYM LAYING OUT A RAILROAD AND UNINTENTIONALLY— 226 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Elwood Adams, Inc. 9 J. W. Bishop Co. 6 Brooks Brothers . 3 Buffington’s Inc. 7 Bushong Studio. 12 Canton Engraving Co. 18 Claflin Sumner Coal Co. 10 Class of 1928 . 10 Class of 1929 . 14 Class of 1930 . 16 Coburn Trolley Track Mfg. Co. 15 Cotrell and Leonard . 2 Davis Press . 8 Denholm and McKay’s. 2 J. D. Devoy, Inc. 13 Dudlo Manufacturing Corporation . 13 Duncan Goodell Co. 4 Eastern Bridge and Structural Co. 11 Eastern Dairies, Inc. 15 W. N. Gleason Co. 7 Hayden’s Meat Shop. 15 Heald Machine Co. 9 Heffernan Press . 19 Holyoke Machine Co. 3 Jones Lamson Machine Co. 15 Atwater Kent Mfg. Co. 5 C. A. King Co. 7 Leland Gifford Co. 4 J. C. Maclnness Co. 13 Metcalf Eddy. 10 E. F. Miner Building Co. 11 David J. Molloy Co. 4 Morgan Construction Co. 1 New England Power Co. 16 Norton Company . 8 Mayor M. J. O’Hara. 8 E. P. Pitfield Company . 4 E. E. Powers Co. 9 Reed-Prentice Corporation . 7 Reed Prince Mfg. Co. 17 Rockwood Sprinkler Co. 2 Skelley Print. 13 Southgate, Fay, Hawley . 8 Stewart Boiler Works . 14 Tech News . 20 0. S. Walker Co., Inc. 2 Worcester Baking Company . 6 Worcester Bank and Trust Company. 6 Worcester Electric Light Company . 13 Wright Ditson . 15 1 Gowns — Hoods—C aps For all Degrees Quality and Service at a Low Price. Full Information Sent on Request. Cotrell Leonard COLLEGE DEPT. Est. 1832 ALBANY, N. Y. Denholm McKay’s (Worcester’s Great Store) A Good Place to Trade the Year Round O. S. WALKER COMPANY INCORPORATED Magnetic Chacks—Grinding Machines WORCESTER, MASS. ROCKWOOD AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS ROCKWOOD PRESSED STEEL UNIONS PRESSED METAL PRODUCTS Rockwood Sprinkler Co. 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Z Z G n H G X z 0 n o T3 ► z tr 3 n 3 r 9 p ct- H 3 O C r 3 p 3 r - CD O- c 3 rt o o cr a CL 3 crow o m P. 3 £. £L � F p tr l -t p I 3 O 3 S ' 3 3 N- • (—K 3- 3- � -+■ a 3 5 3 3 rt) p 3 O P 3 C 3 3 ' • a G p 3 P . «-► O O � w 3 3 1 —• 3 t C 3 . rf C 3 3 3 C rt o 3 2 cp. 0-0 3 § p 0- —� • o 3 rD C 3 C 3 r-h O O g c 03 4 p rt- rt rD 3 rt- O z m D O • X p 3 o C 3 rD p eg o 3- rD 1 rD p cro. E- � rD o rD C 3 O 3 o •-t o 2 rD rD 3- n Cl o • z M 3 rt p 3 C 3 o ffl o 3 p R C 3 P CO X 3 P CO N • 3 ora rT 3 3 WORCESTER BANK TRUST COMPANY Worcester, Massachusetts Worcester’s Largest Commercial Bank “The Choice of Particular Housewives TOWN TALK BREAD “The Choice of the Fraternity Houses ” Established 1874 Incorporated 1899 J. W. BISHOP COMPANY GENERAL CONTRACTORS NEW YORK BOSTON PROVIDENCE NEW BEDFORD WORCESTER WORCESTER, MASS. 109 Foster St. Builders of Sanford Riley Hall VI BUFFINGTON’S, INC. Wholesale and Retail Druggists 300 306 MAIN STREET Laboratories 8 Sudbury Street W. N. GLEASON CO. Wholesale Fruit and Produce Incorporated 1907 C. A. KING COMPANY Wholesale Grocers WE SPECIALIZE IN NUMBER TEN CANNED GOODS 1-3-5 HYGEIA STREET, WORCESTER, MASS. “Becker” Die Sinker and Vertical Miller Reed-Prentice Geared Head Lathe “Whitcomb” Second Belt Drive Planer 76 Years a builder of “Master Tools” of Industry FOUNDRY DIVISION Since 1849, over three-quarters of a century the companies of which Reed-Prentice is ‘the outgrowth have been designing and constructing machine tool equipment. REED-PRENTICE Lathes, BECKER Die Sinking and Vertical Milling Machines and WHITCOMB Second Belt Drive Planers are known the world over for their high quality, accuracy and dura¬ bility. REED-PRENTICE CORP. WORCESTER MASS.. U. S. A. Compliments of The DAVIS PRESS MAYOR Incorporated. MICHAEL J. O’HARA GOOD PRINTING WORCESTER, MASS. WORCESTER, MASS. 44 Portland Street SOUTHGATE, FAY HAWLEY ATTORNEYS AT LAW Counsel in Patent Causes LOUIS W. SOUTHGATE, W. P. I., ’85 ALBERT E. FAY, W. P. I„ ’95 CHARLES T. HAWLEY, W. P. I., ’98 Graphic Arts Building, 25 Foster Street WORCESTER, MASS. WOOLWORTH BUILDING, 233 BROADWAY, NEW YORK CITY You do not slip and slide on the curb or floor around the pool. Al undum Ceramic Mosaic Tile, containing the same abra¬ sives used in Norton Grinding Wheels, gives a floor that is non-slip—wet or dry. NORTON COMPANY, WORCESTER, MASS NORTON FLOORS Aland urn TUesTrejuia Aggregates Compliments of Established 1821 Incorporated 1918 ELWOOD ADAMS, Inc. 154-156 MAIN STREET F. E. POWERS CO. WORCESTER, MASS. “Live Coal Dealers ' ’ Hardware, Tools and Paint 15 FEDERAL STREET WORCESTER, MASS. Lighting Fixtures and Fire Place Furnishings TO STUDENTS AND GRADUATES It is particularly interesting to watch our SIZE-MATIC Internal which automatically rough grinds, trues wheels, finish grinds, sizes and comes to rest position for a second cycle of operation without any as¬ sistance whatever from the operator. Heald SIZEMATIC Internal Grinding Machine We would be pleased to have as many as possible visit us and see this Automatic Internal as well as our other products THE HEALD MACHINE COMPANY WORCESTER, MASS. We appreciate an opportunity to show Tech Students or Graduates through our factory and see our products in actual operation. These include Internal, Surface and Cylin¬ der Grinding Machines of the latest type. The Most Heat for The Least Cost “For Heat That’s Right Burn Anthracite” Claflin-Sumner Coal Co Now At 32 PLEASANT ST. METCALF EDDY Harrison P. Eddy Frank A. Marston Charles W. Sherman John P. Wentworth Almon L. Fales Harrison P. Eddy, Jr. CONSULTING ENGINEERS Water Works, Sewerage Works, Indus¬ trial Wastes, Municipal Refuse, Drain¬ age, Flood Protection, Supervision of Construction and Operation, Valuations, Laboratory for Chemical and Biological Analyses. 14 BEACON STREET BOSTON, MASS. C ompliments of (ElaBH of 192B Edward F. Miner Building Co. General Contractors GRAPHIC ARTS BUILDING, 25 FOSTER STREET Telephone Park 3185 Worcester, Mass. “THE GYM” STRUCTURAL STEEL, Furnished and Fabricated hr EASTERN BRIDGE STRUCTURAL CO. WORCESTER, MASS. XI Studio 311 Main Street Worcester, Mass. Xll TEL. PARK 7500 J. D. DEVOY, INC. WHOLESALE FRUIT AND PRODUCE 20 FULTON STREET, off Summer Street WORCESTER, MASS. THE STORE THOUSANDS EN¬ JOY SHOPPING IN To shop here is to shop where a most pleasant atmosphere prevails — to shop where one may expect most courteous service and to shop where only the new merchandise the world offers is displayed and always at the lowest possible prices. LIGHT, HEAT and POWER sQ? 94? JQm THE WORCESTER ELECTRIC LIGHT COMPANY 11 FOSTER STREET, WORCESTER, MASS. DUDLO ' f kelk Trin jf MANUFACTURING CORPORATION FORT WAYNE INDIANA GREETING CARDS DUDLO COPPER WIRE AND COPPER WIRE PRODUCTS 86 Pleasant St. WORCESTER, MASS. Magnet Wire and Windings xiii STEWART BOILER WORKS Manufacturers of STEEL BOILERS STEEL TANKS FOR ALL PURPOSES WATER AND SMOKE PIPES FEED WATER HEATERS HEAVY PLATE STEEL WORK OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OFFICE AND WORKS ON ALBANY STREET One Half Mile East of Union Station. WORCESTER, MASS. Compliments of OUaaa of 1929 Wright and Ditson ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT Outfitters to Leading Schools, Colleges arid Athletic Clubs. Corner of Foster Norwich Streets WORCESTER, MASS. Hayden’s Meat Shop Wholesale and Retail Beef, Pork, Lamb, Veal, Poultry, Game, Sweet Breads, Etc. 405 PLEASANT STREET WORCESTER, MASS. Telephone Park 182 for 1 Hartness Flat Turret uthe JONES LAMSON Foy Aul ° ma,ic Ulhe Hartness Automatic Die, Hartness Screw Thread Comparator, Flanders Ground Tap Jones Lam son Machine Company SPRINGFIELD, VERMONT Ifs a Food ! Ice Cream has more fuel calories than beef, eggs, or fruit. It’s economy to buy Ice Cream every day — for a food—for dessert. [ ( ( fvENETlANf ) J J THE COBURN TROLLEY TRACK MFG. CO. MAKERS OF Sliding Door Hangers, Rolling Ladders Overhead Carrying Apparatus Standard Fire Proof Doors and Fixtures Standard Kalamein Doors, Jambs and Trim Under Supervision of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. HOLYOKE, MASS. XV The New England Power Company WORCESTER, MASS. HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER Compliments of atyr (Maas of 1930 XVI VANUFACTURERS OF SET SCREWS CAP SCREWS WOOD SCREWS SET SCREWS STOVE BOLTS BURRS MACHINE SCREWS CAP SCREWS RIVETS NUTS WE SPECIALIZE IN DIFFICULT HEADINGS REQUIRED FOR SPECIAL SCREWS. RIVETS. STOVE BOLTS bolts, rods, threaded wires. MACHINE SCREWS OUR PLATING DEPARTMENT IS WELL EQUIPPED TO TAKE CARE OF VOUR REQUIREMENT FOR SPECIAL FINISHES. nra wood screws BURRS i—� r- ' RIVETS NUTS REED PRINCE MFG. CO. GENERAL OFFICE AND WORKS WORCESTER, MASS., U. S. A. OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE. 121 N . JE FFERSON ST CHICAGO. 6659 XVII xviii The Heffernan Press SPENCER, MASS. 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