Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Peddler Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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CLASS OF NINETEEN HUNDRED AND FIFTY-THREE OEOKGE THOMAS ABDOW CMEMICAI. ENGINEERING Football 1, 2, 3. 4, “W”; Golf 1. 2, 3. 4, “W”; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Tech Carnival 2; I.F. Sports 1, 2, 3, 4 : A.I.Ch.E. 2. 3, 4 ; I.C.C. 2, 3; Bridge Club 3, 4. Permanent Mailing Address 1438 Grafton St., Worcester, Mass. STEPHEN J.ACOB ABRAMS Steve” ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AEH Soccer 1, 2, 3 ; Radio Club 4 ; IF Sports 2, 3, 4 ; A.I.E.E. 3, 4 ; Paddle Rush 2 ; Class Numerals 2. Permanent Mailing Address 1305 E. 18 St., Brooklyn, N. Y. JOHN EDWARDS ALLEN, JR. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Little John” Camera Club 4 ; Outing Club 4 ; I.F. Sports 1, 2, 3, 4 ; A.S.M.E. 4 ; Fraternity Vice-President 3 ; Class Numerals 1 ; W.P.I.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Permanent Mailing Address 71 Church St., Winchester, Mass. ARNOLD ALLENTUCH Arhy” mechanical engineering AEn Camera Club 4 ; Aero Club 4 ; A.S.M.E. 3, 4 ; S.C.A. Cabinet 4. Permanent Mailing Address 31 S. Stowell St., Worcester, Mass. WTO LEON ANDRELIUNAS CIVIL ENGINEERING “Vyt” OK b, IIA E Baseball 1, 2, 3 ; Tech News 2, 3; Sports Editor 3, 4 ; Peddler Staff 2,3,4; Prom Committee 2 ; I.F. Sports : A.S.C.E. ; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Paddle Rush 1, 2. Permanent Mailing Address 90 D St., Athol, Mass. STANLEY CHARLES ANDRUKONIS Stan” CIVIL ENGINEERING 2AE Baseball 1, 2, 3, “W”; Varsity Club 3, 4 ; I.F. Sports: A.S.C.E.; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Rope Pull 1, 2; Paddle Rush 1, 2 ; Class Numerals 1, 2. Permanent Mailing .Address 18 Trafalgar Sq., S. Barre, Mass.

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Once again we won the rope pull. We also won the paddle rush and soccer game hut lost in football in the Goat’s Head competition. We were quite successful in the informal rivalry and were in possession of the Head for almost the entire year. Once again our Tech Carnival crew came through with a blue rihhon by importing some Chicago atmosphere and showing what goes on under the limelights in the “Windy City.” The athletic picture, also, was one of success. The big one in football was a 21-20 storybook victory over the University of Massachusetts by a fighting Tech team. One of the highlights of the year was the informally organized Boynton Hill Lacrosse Club, a spirited group of Tech men who became the only unbeaten, untied lacrosse team in the United States, defeating some of the strongest teams in the East. Lacrosse has since been partially recognized as an official school sport. Most of us breathed a long sigh of relief at the end of our sophomore year. Probably not so much from the idea that we were now through with elementary physics, chemistry, mathematics, English, and history as from the fact that we could now start on our summer reading assign¬ ments. In September, 1951, we began our junior year. At last we had obtained that coveted title of “upperclassmen.” Again we undertook 34 weeks of classes, homework, and sleepless nights. We had been told that our junior year would be the roughest of all; however, a minor consola¬ tion was that we had no Saturday classes. This year, we were informed, was destined to separate the men from the boys. We who have survived this ordeal are the “men” of the Class of 1953. It was during this junior year that many of our number were introduced to the Worcester Tech version of the “Five Year Plan.” While the government was busy inducting young men into its army program, we at Worces¬ ter Tech inducted the army into our program. Although it did not directly affect the majority of the Class of 1953, the institution of the ROTC initiated a new aspect of Tech life and set new standards for Tech men. As juniors we participated actively in all phases of Tech life. We began to “carry the load” in the various organizations on the Hill. In addition, many of our members were honored by election to the various honorary societies on campus. We made every effort to find and promote an active, wholesome, and diversified life at Worcester Tech. The social success of the year was our Junior Prom Formal Weekend. We danced to the lively melodies supplied by Ken Reeves and his as¬ sociates and thoroughly enjoyed losing many hours of sleep. We enthusiastically supjmrted a revival of the Parents’ Day weekend with all of the depart¬ ments demonstrating their particular phases of engineering. This gave our parents an insight into Tech life and the opportunity to observe Inspector Hector the Vector Director demon¬ strating his reactor factor protractor and similar exhibitions of engineering progress. With assurances from preceding classes that “they don’t flunk seniors,” we entered our final year at the Institute with an optimistic outlook. On October 28, 1952 we were moved with deep sorrow and a keen sense of personal loss as we learned of the passing of our President, Wat Tyler Cluverius, more informally known as “the Admiral.” We had known and respected him for the man that he was. The ideals to which he devoted his life will long remain in the hearts and minds of Tech men. Francis Roys, Dean of Engineering became the Acting Presi¬ dent of the Institute. One of the chief projects undertaken individ¬ ually during our senior year was that of locating a position in industry. Scores of representatives from the industrial world came to Tech and interviewed our members. We are quite fortu¬ nate to be graduating in an era in which engi¬ neers are in great demand. Finally, there was the last mile—the last few months, weeks, and days at Tech—that last whirlwind of events preceding graduation. For a moment we must look back at four memorable years at Worcester Tech. These we will hold always in our hearts. We must look hack also at the knowledge we have obtained here. This we shall keep always in our minds. Together these make up that priceless objective that we have sought here and found. Now, enriched, enlivened, and unafraid we must look to the future.

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WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE ALFRED CARL RAFARO “Fred” electrical engineering eiv ' F, IIAE Tech News 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Peddler 2, 3, 4 ; Advertis- inR Manager 4 ; Masque 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Tech Carnival 1, 2; Prom Committee 3; A.I.E.E. ; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3; Rope Pull 1, 2 ; Paddle Rush 1, 2. Permanent Mailing Address 86 Blithewood Ave., Worcester, Mass. CONRAD MARTIN HANAS MECHANICAL ENGINEERING “Cotinie” TBn Baseball 1 ; Aero Club 4 ; A.S.M.E. Secretary 4 ; Paddle Rush 1. Permanent Mailing Address Ware Rd., Warren, Mass. WILLARD DEAN BASCOM “Bill” CHEMISTRY ex Masque 1, 2, 3 ; Tech Carnival 1 ; Nautical Club 1, 2, 3; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Permanent Mailing Address 30 Hawley St., Watertown, Conn. DAVID EA.STON BEAC.H MECHANICAL ENGINEERING “Duve” :2AE, TBII Soccer 1, 2, 3, 4, “W”; Varsity Club; Lacrosse 1, 2, Secretary 3, Co-Captain 4 ; Glee Club 1 ; Aero Club 4 ; Outing Club 1, 2,3,4; I.F. Sports ; A.S.M.E. ; I.F. Council 3, 4 ; Class Numerals 2; Chairman of Student Homecoming 4. Permanent Mailing Address 6 Moore Ave., Worcester, Mass. ROBERT ERNES! BEHRINGER “Ski” PHYSICS AX A, TBII I.E’. Sports ; Paddle Rush 2 ; Class Numerals 2 ; A.S.P. Permanent Mailing Address 10 Charlton St., O.xford, Mass. I HOMAS EDMOND BELLEW .ME;CI IAN ICAL ENG IN EERING Newman Club 1, 4 ; Rope Pull 1, 2 ; Paddle Rush 1, 2 ; Class Numerals 1. Permanent Mailing Address 70 Orange St., Springfield, Mass.