Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Peddler Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 222 of the 1957 volume:

Dear Worcester Tech, our Our praises ring to thee, To Alum Mater, iood and Then here ' s to good old Worcester Tech Come, fellows, join in our refrain, Wave high the colors, Crimson and Gray, For good old Worcester Tech. raSalHHflf r r It rJW � „ S e closim our f ear oilier s carry on ri pe n in the W mWmrfcmess a success is ments mud s ed in Tth® s etc, m And these studies shall be arrang¬ ed, and instruction given in them, according to the wisdom and dis¬ cretion of those to whose care this institution is entrust¬ ed, so that the benefits of this school shall not be confined to the theories of science alone, but as far as possible shall extend to that practical application of its prin¬ ciples which will give the greatest advantage in the affairs of life. Si Wi: Mgst y -J J. I •:■ - iVi ' V. BOB QALLI $Abl EDITOR TABLE OF CONTENTS Dedication .... 6 Year s History 8 Administration and Faculty 20 Seniors .... 50 Underclassmen 84 Honor Societies . 92 Activities .... 106 Athletics .... 126 Fraternities .... 158 Dedication Dr. Leland Leavitt Atwood Professor of History and Modern Language and Head of Department Honing up! Passing through the halls of the third floor of Boynton Hall at almost any time of the day, the fledgling freshman is very likely to hear a deep bass voice resounding through the halls. Upon questioning an upperclassman on why there is a loud¬ speaker in such a normally quiet place, he will be slightly dumbfounded to find out that there is no loudspeaker, or any type of electrical amplifier, in that area. The “loudspeaker” happens to he none other than Dr. Leland Leavitt Atwood. Head of the Department of History and Modern Languages. “Doc”, or “Atty” as he is more familiarly known among the students, is aptly described as the little man with the large voice. It is to him that the nineteen-fifty-seven Peddler is respectfully dedicated. Born in Plymouth among the hills of New Hampshire a few years before the turn of the century, Dr. Atwood came to Worcester for his higher education. Being sensible he decided not to become an engineer and thus went to Clark University, from which he graduated in 1916. At Clark he was a member of Alpha Sigma Alpha, a local social fraternity, the dramatic club, and the musical association. The United States had entered the First World War, and soon the Army was graced by one Leland Leavitt Atwood, That ' s his job. Private. His Army career was short and after his discharge he broadened his education, receiving his M.A. in 1922 and his Ph.D. in 1927, both at Cornell. In 1930 he joined the faculty at Tech as Head of the Department of History and Modern Languages. To him and his staff must go the credit for making a group of non-technical subjects among the most interesting and re¬ warding courses at a technical school. But his achievements are not limited to the educational field alone. After becoming a member of the faculty here he was initiated into Phi Gamma Delta and is now faculty advisor for the chapter. Since his initiation he has con¬ stantly striven to keep Phi Gam in the front ranks of the fraternities at Tech and has seldom missed a meeting or a social event at the house. Although his wife died in 1949 he has the comfort of his two sons, Robert and Richard, the latter being a member of the Tech Class of ’48. And on top of this, “Atty” has the distinction of being one of the youngest grandfathers on Tech’s faculty—no less than four grandchildren. Now a widower, as well as a grandfather, he is still ap¬ preciative of the fairer sex, as evidenced by his loyal attend¬ ance at fraternity and school social functions. But to us it represents, as well, his unquenchable love of music and his fondness for dancing, the natural desires of a person who h-e benefit of any doubt. enjoys life. Among the students Dr. Atwood is known as a man who is, first and foremost, fair to all. The day before finals he can be found in Room 306 in Boynton waiting to give students make-ups for quizzes they have missed even as far back as the start of the term. He is a man dedicated to teaching and often starts his classes as soon as he enters the door, trying to give to each student the maximum possible understanding of the course, whatever it may be. But his classes are not dry by. any means; he always enlivens an otherwise uncolorful section of the work by means of interesting examples or a well-placed pun. Among his colleagues he is described as democratic, kind, and generous. A subordinate of his in the department once remarked, “The professors could not wish for a better departmental head than Doctor Atwood.” To say more about “Atty” would be superfluous. It is indeed difficult to capture in words the feeling of admiration and respect that he has won through his services to the students and to his fellow associates down through the years. 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Another equally certain sequence ot events is the arrival and eventual passing of yet one more year in the annals of Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Associated with time’s marching on is the occurrence ot events. Just as nature abhors a vacuum, so does man loathe stagnation, and life at Tech is no exception to the rule. Our days here abound with events, some pleasant, otlieis trying, but all of them valuable experiences. Unfortunately, there are occasions when the true significance of personal experience is not immediately appreciated. If this same event is recalled and reflected upon several years hence, we may then attain a deeper appreciation of its purport. Moreover, all too often our most treasured memories have a tendency to slip away from us, never to be recovered. It follows that the only logical preventative measure to he taken is that of recording the proceedings of the times while their respective impressions are still vividly alive. Thus it is with a two-fold purpose that the following pages are laid before you. (1) They will have served their purpose if their context has retained shreds of memo¬ rabilia sufficient in number to kindle the fires of reminis¬ cence. (2) By recollecting, we may reevaluate the relative importance of the various experiences of which our college days were composed. We remember. “And on the morrow , his head adorned will be . . . ” Today ' s dreams are tomorrow s realities. The link. 12 r We begin. It was January, 1956, and a sorely needed organization, namely the Young Faculty Association, was now past the organizational stage and well under way in its programming. Its membership, limited to those of the faculty under forty years of age, is dedicated to the advancement of teaching skills at Tech. Theirs was not the only advancement being made though, for in a secluded corner of the Alden Hy¬ draulic Laboratory, three engineers were diligently firing projectiles into tanks of water. The project was sponsored by Navy ordinance, who hoped to acquire information con¬ cerning the performance of new air to water weapons. On other horizons, the Class of ’59 (lawlessly “Shook, Rattled, and Rolled” itself into possession of the Tech Carnival Cup. The evening’s laurels were shared with the faculty members, whose presentation of a farcical take-off on military life amazed, as well as entertained, the packed assemblage. While the snow blanketed ice-hound Institute Pond, ex¬ citement in Boynton Hall mounted considerably, for the official confirmation of the appointment of two vice-presi¬ dents was released. Both of the men involved appear to be more than ably qualified for the positions each has since assumed. Doctor Francis W. Roys, whose years of service in behalf of Tech have contributed immensely to the latter’s growth, continues to perform essentially the same duties that have been his in the past. In addition, he is acting- president during those periods when President Bronwell is called away from the campus on business. Dr. Talman W. Van Arsdale, Jr., acted in the capacity of director of university development at the University of Buffalo. Since becoming affiliated with lech, he has assumed the responsibility of directing our public relations and publicity, placing special emphasis on the fostering of industry-college relations. Sigma Alpha Epsilon unveiled a surprising addition to the school’s social season, a twenty-one gun salute to its founding fathers. One hundred years of existence proved to be the best reason for a celebration imaginable, and op¬ portunity didn’t get a chance to complete its first knock. The student body rumbled into Massachusetts Delta; some hours later the student body reversed direction and tumbled out of the same dwelling. Either time or some other natural force had taken its toll, for the “Singapore Sling” lives on in memories everywhere. Despite the raging blizzards that choked Boynton Hill, Coach Robert W. Pritchard could he found chuckling to himself those days. His record-breaking attendance ot 06 straight hours at a Washington’s Birthday open house pro¬ gram of the Worcester New Car Dealers Association had earned him an eight-day vacation in Florida and Cuba. Coach Pritchard, when interviewed, said, I lie odds were definitely stacked against me. But I knew that the will to win can overcome all obstacles. You might say that 1 had the extreme desire.” . In a quite different vein, President Bronwell appointed the Freshmen Welfare Committee, the purpose of which is to improve conditions in the field of freshmen environment that may he overlooked by the administration. On another front, the depressingly large number of conditions and term failures plaguing the students prompted a meeting of the scholarship chairmen from each of the nine fraternities. Their primary objective was that of bringing the problems to the fore. But perhaps of equal importance were the bet¬ ter relations and greater understanding attained between the students and the members of the faculty, as a result of the meeting. . On March 13th the Skull tapped. Eight juniors and one faculty member were added to its already illustrious roll of membership. . • , . . Sigma Phi Epsilon climbed into the winners circle at the Pi Delta Epsilon Interfraternity Songfest through “Climbin’ Up the Mountain.” But the laurels for best appearance of the evening had to go to the Charleston-con¬ scious Techettes whose capering more than pleased the enthusiastic assemblage. Turn in your apron, Joe.” Spring did come, and upon its arrival our minds began to wander from the tasks at hand, and to center more and more on that old “Rite of Spring,” the Junior Prom. The efforts of Richard Maltby and the Abbott Singers combined to make the evening memorable. Having scarcely recovered from the Friday night goings-on, the merrymakers returned once again to Alden Memorial Auditorium for quite a dif¬ ferent evening. The Masque Association presented a play called “Stalag 17,” which portrayed the lives of a group of American prisoners-of-war in a German concentration camp. ' The right proportions of humor and drama made this one of the best-received events of the weekend. The Junior Prom weekend also marked the beginning of a long-overdue addition to campus organizations. The non-fraternity men joined to form a loosely-knit group called “The Shield,” the purpose of which is to encourage them to participate more fully in campus activities and school functions. In the field of sports, Sigma Phi Epsilon continued its domination of the Interfraternity Swim Loop as it again copped the title in the annual meet held just before spring vacation. Their most serious challenger for the honor was S.A.E., whom they heat by a margin of 7 points. “A rope, a rope, my kingdom for a rope.” So went the war cry of the Tech Senate, as the members sought the financial assistance necessary to acquire a new quarter mile length of hemp for the annual Freshmen-Sophomore pull. The need for the new rope had been precipitated by the dissecting of the old one by the Holy Cross grounds¬ keepers the preceding fall. However, all’s well that ends well, and the Senate saved the day by purchasing the re¬ quired merchandise in time for the tugging event which the fifty-niners won in handy fashion. Far removed from the traditional was the unprecedented recording of music familiar to the campus. The selections were well performed by the W.P.I. Band, the Boyntonians, the Glee Club, and the Technichords. The album is already successful in that the spirit of Tech has been captured for all to enjoy. jEa Smr ' i J , dPB When the cat is away. Watch the bouncing ball. The Bent . At the May 2nd assembly, Tech’s Rifle Team was pre¬ sented with the William Randolph Hearst Army, R.O.T.C. Championship award. The presentation was an outstanding honor for W.P.I. and for the men on the team, who outshot 65 other New England college rifle teams to gain the award. Tau Beta Pi initiated a new service to the faculty by distributing a “Student Questionnaire on Instructors” in an effort to aid the latter in their teaching work. The adoption of this practice is an encouraging step in the direction of the betterment of student-faculty relations. Those members of Tau Beta Pi who took the initiative in organizing the project deserve the gratitude of both undergraduates and faculty. High noon on May 23rd was greeted with the well ca- denced tramping of uniformed figures. The final R.O.T.C. review of the year was in the process of taking place. Many spectators were on hand and they witnessed as fine a review as Tech has ever seen. From the reviewing stand a host of officers and other distinguishe d men viewed the marching cadets. The highlight of the affair came with the recogni¬ tion of outstanding cadets for their meritorious work. This final parade made everyone aware of the short time remaining in the school year. These last days saw the Baseball Team close a successful season with a 6-3 de¬ feat of Wesleyan in the diamond finale. Books were slammed shut, desks cleaned out, and carbu¬ retors tinkered with as finals drew to a close and the engineers prepared to move out. Some would not letuin. for they were to bid us farewell after four years on the hill. Commencement exercises were held in the Worcester Me¬ morial Auditorium and though the occasion was a happy one. everyone present was aware of the nostalgic atmos¬ phere that prevailed. The Class of ’56 had left its mark. Simultaneously with the above happenings, hundreds of pieces of brass to ok on new lustre as the advanced R.O.T.C. cadets bustled their way to readiness for summer camp. At the termination of their trek south, these embryonic officers found themselves in a new world. “Maggie’s Drawers,” pre-dawn awakenings, mirror-like shoes, and sun-soaked sand became integral parts of the routine. Weekends? Oh. yes, there were occasional breaks in the forced feeding process, but how many, many weekends were spent in bed catching up on those lost hours of sleep. Ah. memories! “.So dear to my heart. ' ’ Quo f adis. rom wit , t,U ‘ g,uw « wi S( l oni. And so summer passed, and another year began. Little time was wasted in familiarizing the Class of 1960 with Boynton Hill traditions. Suitcases were still unopened when the Freshmen were given a preview of what they could expect in the months to come. Many a midnight stroll re¬ sulted from a one-way excursion conducted by the all too willing marauders who descended upon Sanford Riley. However, it proved only a matter of days before the neo¬ phytes turned the tables and handed their academic su¬ periors a sound thrashing in the Paddle Rush. When the resounding thuds significant of wood meeting flesh had died away, the tally of 73-27 confirmed what had been ap¬ parent during the riotous joust. Enrollment of the Sixties had lifted the total number of students at Tech to a record high. If the Sophomores were concerned, so was the administration. Expansion was im¬ perative. Once again the men in Boynton Hall had dis¬ played foresight. President Bronwell outlined the develop¬ ment program of the Institute to the student body in early October. Already preparatory steps are being taken for the erection of a new Dormitory, Physics Building, Library, and Field House. Not to be slighted is the impending con¬ struction of a new press box. Although not included in the expansion program, the need for its presence was made all too clear by a Worcester Telegram cartoonist. Thanx and a tip of the hat to A1 Banx. A loss to Tech was the passing of Dr. Gleason H. Mac- Culiough. late Head of the Department of Mechanical Engi¬ neering. He had served our school long anti sincerely. It is seldom that a man with Dr. MacCullough ' s ability and dedication to his profession comes our way. Professor M. Lawrence Price, a member of the Worcester Polytechnic Institute staff since his graduation here in 1930, has been chosen as Dr. MacCullough’s successor. Professor Price has gained recognition in the field of photo¬ elasticity, as well as in metallography, the optical study of the structure of metals. Power in miniature. Advance to the rear. “And the chapel will go here .” The wisdom used in selecting a new department head was evident once again when the General Excellence Trophy was awarded to Alpha Tau Omega. Scholarship and activities are the criteria for the decision, and the win¬ ners had excelled in both. Competition was high in all aspects of campus life, as the brothers of Phi Sigma Kappa will readily testify. Only after weathering the barrage of a stubborn Sigma Alpha Epsilon team did the Phi Sigma men capture the Interfra¬ ternity Volleyball crown. On the gridiron, this year ' s contingent paid no heed to the pre-season prediction which painted a drab future for tbe Engineers. The club’s lack of experience proved a hindrance in the early part of the season, but once they tasted victory, the pigskinners were not to be denied suc¬ cess. Thus, a 20-6 tipping of Norwich brought to a close another winning autumn for Coach Pritchard and his staff. History does repeat itself. The proof was offered when one Lester Lanin encored for the inhabitants of Boynton Hill at the Interfraternity Ball. Lanin, unknown in Worcester a few years ago, had debuted at the Inaugural Ball, an event remembered by the Seniors alone. His group was so well received that he was brought back in order that the new generation might savor his musical strains. The Lanin beat, fraternity flings, and high spirits composed a combination which made this weekend one to enter into the scrapbook of all time bests. The Peacemakers. Envy. While dealing with classics, the Freshmen’s defeat at the hands of the Sophomores in the interclass football game falls into this category. Scoring at will, the final score of 47-7 merely served as an incentive for the losers. Post-game vows were made that never would the Class of ’59 possess the Goat’s Head Award. Once again, a sense of loss permeated the campus. Colonel Andrew H. Holt, Head of the Civil Engineering Department, completed the final chapter in a life dedicated to the help¬ ing of others. His passing was mourned, his absence felt by all. As the clouds gathered and the snows threatened anew, 172 Freshmen made known their choice of fraternities. The importance of this decision will become even more apparent as they progress in years. “Leader, Educator, and Friend.” So reads the inscrip¬ tion on the Admiral Wat Tyler Cluverius bust, a tribute to a gentleman whose efforts contributed immensely to the growth of our school. Under his administration the Alden Memorial Auditorium and Higgins Mechanical Engineer¬ ing Laboratories were completed, along with the starting of Kaven Hall, the new Civil Engineering building. The bust, in the planning stages for several years, was presented to Dean Francis W. Roys by the Interfraternity Council. The Dean accepted it in behalf of the Institute. December 15 was a cold, bleak, snowy evening. Three Seniors braved the elements, and the following day found these men proudly wearing their new white hats. The Skull, the most highly respected organization at Tech, had once more welcomed the deserving into its fold. The year is complete. A year. How important is it? To the school it is but a particle of sand in the hourglass of history. Yet, many things happen in this short span of time. We lose many who have led the school forward through trying times. Con¬ versely, we have been joined by men who are certain to exert an influence on the years ahead. Worcester Tech has grown in the past year, as she will continue to do in the future. No longer is ours a school of hundreds, and with the increased enrollment there comes of necessity an ex¬ pansion of facilities. With respect to individuals, the past twelve months have consisted of quizzes, weekends, football games, final exami¬ nations, afternoons in the labs, parties, and a score of other activities of one kind or another. If we learned some¬ thing from this vast conglomeration of experiences, then it was worth all of the time and effort expended. This is education. T. William Curran The mentor meditates. |lect� iiite con ,lC Tfi e And one for the lady. 19 PRESIDENT ARTHUR B. BRONWELL 22 PRESIDENT ' S MESSAGE I have always been curious about the ingredients which go into making a successful man. Among those whom I have known, some have been great engineers, some great scientists, others have founded their own companies and still others have risen through the ranks to prominent positions of leadership in existing companies. Despite their diverse interests, all of these people have developed a few traits of char¬ acter in common. First, there has been the intensity of dedication to the task at hand and the great sense of personal satisfaction in a job well done. In a day when superficiality and self-centeredness are in vogue, it is really refreshing to find such an individual. Second, they seem to have cultivated the ability to grow far beyond their associates in their capacities, their knowledge, and their breadth of interests. Third, most of them have developed a positive approach to life, embody¬ ing certain principles of ethical conduct, of respect for others, and of spiritual strength. I think that it was Lincoln who once said, “Your resolution to succeed is the most important thing in your life.” We of the faculty share with you in taking justified pride in your successful accomplishment here at Worcester Tech. You have been a lively and spirited group, with a great zest for successful accomplishment. We wish you Godspeed in your new undertakings and hope to see you often back on the Hill. ARTHUR BRONWELL 23 I President and Cabinet. 24 Chopsticks! A helping hand. Board of Trustees The administration of the Institute is entrusted to a Corporation consisting of twenty-nine members. In the past year this Corporation established a development and fund-raising program at Worcester Tech under the direction of Dr. Van Arsdale, Vice President. The object of the development program is to improve the facilities at Tech through the constructing of a new dormitory and dining center, central library, field bouse, physics laboratory and classroom building, and the re¬ modeling of Salisbury and Atwater Kent laboratories. In conjunction with this, a fund-raising program was launched which, it is hoped, will facilitate the achievement of these objectives over a two-year period. The trustees are Philip M. Morgan, Chairman; Albert J. Gifford, Treasurer; Paris Fletcher, Secretary; Sidney W. Farns¬ worth, George F. Fuller, Maurice W. Heinritz, Milton P. Higgins, Archibald B. Hossack, Helge S. Johnson, Wayne E. Keith, Leonard M. Krull. Burton W. Marsh, Howard A. Mayo, Warren W. Parks, George I. Rockwood, Robert W. Stoddard, Samuel M. Stone, George A. Walker, James C. Walker, F. Harold Daniels, Phillip R. Delphos, Peter W. Brouwers, Earl C. Hughes, and Dwight E. Jones. The Ex-Officio members are Arthur B. Bronwell. Honorable James D. O’Brien, Reverend Oliver Powell, Francis W. Roys, Reverend Dr. Wallace W. Robbins, and Reverend George M. Torgensen. During this ear, the Trustees have initiated the Development Program which has objectives totaling five arid a half million dollars. In Februar . announcement of a gift of 250.000 from the George I. Alden Trust made possible realization of the first objective, a new dormitory and dining facility for 192 students. In March, announcement was made of a gift of 1,229.000 from the Olin Foundation, for construction and equipping of a new Physics Building to be located on West Street. [ 28 ] front row , left to right: F. W. Rovs, G. R. Rugg, A. B. Bronwell, B. B. Schoonover, T. K . Van Arsdale, Jr. Second row, left to right: A. J. Knight, R. P. Rochette, W. W. Locke, D. G.Downing, D. E. Lloyd, W. B. Zepp, A. J. Ruksnaitis, B. L. Wellman, E. W. Hollows. Administration The efficient operation of our school is the result of our hard-working Administration. It is primarily through their effort that the Institute maintains its high rank as an engineering school. Their responsibilities range from selection and admission of men, proper maintenance and development of facilities, and public relations to the coordination of depart¬ mental policies. A great deal of credit belongs to the officers for their fine work in supervising the affairs of the Institute. Because of the promptness and efficiency with which they perform their tasks, we are scarcely awaie of the administrations existence. 29 First row, left to right: Prof. B. L. Wellman, Prof. L. J. Hooper, Prof. M. L. Price, Prof. K. G. Merriam, Prof J H Wh enman. Second row: Prof. H. W. Dows, Prof. H. S. Corey, Prof. C. W. Staples, Prof. K. E. Scott, Mr. W. A. Kistler, Prof. F. A. Anderson, Mr. R. J. Hall, Mr. A. T. Roys, Prof. F. N. Webster. Third row: Prof. R. F. Bourgault Prof. F. S. Finlayson, Mr. R. R. Hagglund, Mr. C. D. Morgan, Jr., Mr. R. F. Bernado, Mr. T. T. S. Wang. Mechanical Engineering Something passes you in the corridor of Higgins; the slide rule, triangles, and “T” square draped from his belt jangle, as he ambles by with simple harmonic motion. That something is the germ of a young Mechanical Engineer - W.P.I.’s contribution to mechanized society. Let’s go into the factory and see the men who mold, twist, integrate the “masses” that enter the front and leave as functioning, directed mechanical enthusiasts four years later. Heading up the department that undertakes this seemingly superhuman task without the aid of automation, is Professor M. Lawrence Price, a man well versed in Mechanical Engineering know-how, a man respected and admired by all concerned. His is the job of coordinating and directing the complex operation of this pseudo factory. The raw material enters the front door in individual “mass units” and immediately arrives at Professor Wellman’s sta¬ tion where he and his aides, Professors Whenman, Corey, and Staples, try to obtain certain responses from the “mass” through the media of drafting and descriptive geometry. By now much of the “mass” has transferred to other departments more suited to their individual objectives, but they cannot forget Higgins, and they journey back on occasional trips in the fol¬ lowing vears. D j Well it goes, doesn ' t it? The remainder moves on, its eyes just opening. Professors Dows, Bjork, and Mr. Hall test all “units” for an affinity for machine operation. Further along the conveyor belt Professors Merriam, Bjork, Anderson aiid Instructors Kistler and Wang are busy charging the unit “masses” with an appreciation of statics and strength of materials. After this treatment the “mass” now takes shape and is able to motivate some responsible self-action. Two years have passed thus far; the prod¬ uct will now be referred to as the “shape”, or just “it”. Sinew and muscle must be built into the “shape” to give it power and mobility. Thermodynamics under the manipula¬ tion of Professors Webster and Scott extract heat and work from the “shape” on contact. “It” is simultaneously subjected to dynamic forces by direct application of Professor Merriam. This treatment causes the “shape” to gyrate with controllable accelerations and with greater stabilization. Certain useful mechanisms, including links, cams and gears, are attached deftly by Professors Bjork and Staples. Some “models” leave this section with built in caddy carts, and some have a network of webbing resembling a lacrosse net. “It” is shunted to the first floor minus one, where the materials in the half-constructed “shape” are microscopically analyzed as to strength and chemical content. All parts are given varying heat treatments to withstand the rigors of service. Professors Johnson and Bourgault handle these analyses and forging operations with an air of single-minded determination. The “shape” now emerges into functional “units”, but must first be immersed in fluids at the Alden Hydraulic Labora¬ tory to test their potential application. Professors Hooper and Finlayson, and Messrs. Neale and Ferguson adjust each “unit’s” orifices for proper lubricant flow. Under test, “units” develop special characteristics and are given additional special treatment to exploit their best per¬ formance in a conductive atmosphere. Rotors are installed on some in the Aerodynamics section, and they whir and buzz contentedly. Some “units”, that like operating at high temperatures, find themselves involved with heat power equipment. Other “units” have become intrigued with their cams and gears and find themselves hypnotized with the aspects of machine design. Still other “units” find the factory processes beguiling and receive further conditioning in the industrial option section. The “units” are now ready for service. Customers from every corner of the country clamor for these “units”, for they have proved their quality by performance under all conditions. That this is true is only because some of the qualities and learning of the men in charge of this pseudo factory have become an integral part of the end product. The credit for the “product superior” is theirs and theirs alone. Finally, lest we forget, a note of appreciation to the accounting section of our plant, Miss Gaylord. It is she who main¬ tains the records and files on all “units” and acts as general dispatcher and communications center for the entire Mechanical Engineering department. Civil Engineering And notv she’s . . . And now to the cellars of Kaven Hall, where the Civils make a virtue of breaking sticks and stones and playing in the mud. Construction men they might be called, for they learn to build by testing. As the school daze comes to an end. and we pause before the gateway of career, we might reminisce. The sober ones will recall the hours of con¬ centrated study or the push nights before the deadline. But after a moment, the good times will reappear and a smile will crease the face. Remember the day Bob Franklin drove his Ford off the hill by the football field—or the time C. F. M. parked his car over a hornets nest during summer prac¬ tice? Remember the confidence you had when Carl Koontz remarked that after the first three days you had all the fundamentals necessary for solving indeterminate structures -—or the utter frustration when the Colonel’s problems kept piling up? To recall the past is to recall the instructors, for they were a part of our life, and some of their traits and characteristics, as well as some of their knowledge, will re¬ main with us. Colonel A. H. Holt headed the department, and he was one of the first instructors we met during our Sophomore year. His strict discipline of doing a problem complete to the last detail at first seemed irksome, but later, as we had learned to appreciate him more, we began to understand that details made the problem and an understanding of them led to the education of the student. Our respect grew be¬ cause of his willingness to spend just a few more minutes with the student to clear up a problem. But most of all I think the Colonel will always be remembered for his “little” exams, which always managed to run over the prescribed time limit. His early training gave us a firm foundation in the fundamentals of theory as well as the principles of practi¬ cal application. These then are the reasons why the Colonel’s death in November left a void not only in the department and the school, but in the ranks of prominent Civil Engi¬ neers. Another man we met early in our career will always be pictured with a cigar stuck in his mouth. A. J. Knight, the pillar of the Civil Department, often would recall some of his past experiences to illustrate a point-—and this covers quite a span. This mild mannered gentleman first educated us in the methods of building construction and later took us through the shadows of geodesy and astronomy. With a box in hand he could be seen traveling from station to sta¬ tion to check our transit set-ups during summer practice. World traveler and expert on soils, geology, foundations, and politics is F. J. Sanger. Fred will always be remembered for his “words of wisdom” and “words to live by,” for he was anxious to develop our character, as well as our minds. His aid and advice fostered active student steering commit¬ tees,. and he was instrumental in cultivating the “Civil Side¬ lines.” The dapper little man in the double-breasted suit is C. F. Knowledge is a constant pursuit. Untler watchful eyes. 32 Meyer, an educator in highways, concrete, and sanitation and water supply. It was his business-like manner and engi¬ neering efficiency which impressed us, and his remark “try a paper and pencil study of the problem,” will never be forgotten. His thorough coverage of a topic always made you feel that you were getting a great deal out of the course, but his exams were the supreme test. Next we come to the man with the calculating brain. With a Hair for structures that sometimes made the problem ap¬ pear simple, we learned by trial that a problem that took Carl Koontz a half page would run us about two pages—if we could manage a solution. Often Carl would appear like a student rather than an instructor, for he was often mixing structures with Big Ten football. Another man from the Big Ten area is H. E. Wahls, a soils major from Northwestern. Harvey seemed to balance the predictions of Carl Koontz on the big football games, and the two were usually found discussing the game during their off-hours. Harvey’s easy going manner gave us an op¬ portunity to develop our own methods, for often he would let the class decide how to run an experiment. Of course he was there to offer advice, but it gave us an opportunity to express ourselves. The newest member of the Civil staff is M. R. Brown, who hails from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn. Professor Brown is another structural man who manages to give the students a run for their money. From what the underclass¬ men say, the problems just keep piling up. These are the men to pay tribute to, as we venture into the wilds of industry, for with them as guides we gained a foothold in life. With their knowledge as food for further exploration, and their manners as part of our character de¬ velopment, we shall remember them throughout our career. A heartfelt thanks from the class of ’57. Front row, left to right: Mr. H. E. Wahls, Prof. A. H. Holt (Deceased), Prof. A. J. Knight. Second row: Prof. C. F. Meyer, Prof. F. J. Sanger, Prof. C. H. Koontz, Prof. M. R. Brown, Jr. Chemical Engineering and Chemistry Hello there! We noticed you fellows coming out of Salisbury just now, so we came over to see how everything is. I guess that most of you upperclassmen know who my brother and I are, but since you Freshmen haven’t been here very long, you probably haven’t had an opportunity to really get acquainted with us. You’ll know us very well in a short time, though. Say, if you Frosh haven’t anything else to do, why don’t you come along with us on a little tour of Salisbury? We’ll get to know each other a little better, and you can look over our home and meet some of the folks who work here. We’ve been at Tech for quite a while now, and we really like the place. One thing I should say before we go in is that the people here are really wonderful; believe it or not, 1 think that they’d do just about anything they could to help you along. Well, let’s go in and walk around. I think the best place to start would be Dr. Wilson’s office. Doc’s really a great fellow when you get to know him. You’ll see him at all the basketball games along with the other faculty members. I guess that there isn’t too much that he doesn’t know about Chemical Engineering because lie’s been at it for over forty years. You’ll meet Doc in your sophomore year; he’ll be your thermo prof in your junior year as well. Once you meet him, you’ll hold him in as high regard as we all do. Let’s go upstairs and see some of the other profs. Say, there’s a man that you all know; Professor Feldman. He teaches your freshman chem courses, doesn’t he? His lectures would he excellent if it weren’t for the funny sounds that keep interrupt¬ ing him in K-Hall, like the pop of hydrogen-oxygen balloons or the frenzied knocking of a Frosh on the lecture hall doors. But if you ever need help or advice, he’s the man to see; he really has the interests of the student at heart. Seated, left to right: Dr. W. B. Bridgman, Prof. H. B. Feldman, Dr. M. E. Smith, Dr. W. L. Kranich, Dr. E. D. Wilson, Dr. C. H. Stauffer, Prof. J. M. Petrie, Dr. R. E. Wagner. Standing: Mr. K. D. Roettger, Mr. K. E. Swart, Mr. J. H. Rogers, Mr. R. T. Kirkpatrick, Mr. H. W. Nowick, Dr. F. R. Butler, Mr. C. F. McDonough, Mr. A. V. Scancella. There’s Dr. Bridgman coming out of his office. He’s another prof that you really have to know before you appreciate him. He’s very quiet, but when he says something, you’d do well to pay attention to him. Doc teaches chemistry courses, but all the chemists and chem engines meet him in the sophomore year. After his classes you’ll do what a lot of fellows before you have done; try to locate the little spot on the floor to which he lectures. Get the shovels, it ' s getting deep in here. The tall man walking with Dr. Bridgman is Dr. Butler, your organic prof. You’ve probably heard of him in connection with his famous “50 minute quizzes.” You may have a rough time with organic, but by the end of the year you ' ve learned all the important formulas: morphine, ethyl alcohol, nicotine, bromoseltzer, and lots of other useful things. The prof standing by the door to the physical chemistry lab is Dr. Stauffer. Notice his friendly smile! (Actually its an inverse mathematic smile; the lower the grades on his exams, the bigger his smile.) His specialty is P-Chem, and he sure knows the subject. If you don’t believe us, just try to stump him sometime. Let’s go look at the analytical labs. That’s Dr. “Tombstone” Smith over there mixing up unknowns. Rumor has it that he never can remember what he puts into those solutions, for our board of experts, the Juniois, never seem to get the same answers. “Tombstone” always insists on neatness on the part of his students, but take a look at his own lab (known as the Black Hole of Calcutta) and see how orderly that is. Now that we’ve seen all the chern labs, let’s go back down to the chern engine labs in Kinnicutt. These are probably the best small-college labs in the country. That fellow in the midst of those junior chern engines is Professor John “I’m your buddy” Petrie. You’ll find that John’s patience is infinite, and when he says, “I’m your -buddy,” he means it. The two profs conferring over by the door are Dr. Will Kranich and Dr. Bob Wagner. They teach most of the senior chern engine courses. These are the fellows that will have you trying to make sulfuric acid in the middle of the Gobi Desert and, after tapping into the Worcester pipeline, measuring the rate of gas flow into Bunsen burners. Actually Bob and Will are the best friends a Senior ever had. . . r Well. I think this just about finishes our little tour around Salisbury. We hope you liked it well enough to study here tor the next three years. Oh, by the way, I think we should introduce ou rselves before we leave. My brother is Chemical engi¬ neering and my name is Chemistry. Electrical Engineering Scabs. Impressing the home folks. The largest department on the hill, the Electrical Engi¬ neering Department, has been growing by leaps and bounds. With an ever-increasing number of students choosing E. E. as their profession, it is no wonder that the department has found it necessary to revise and modernize its courses. The result? Students may now take more specialized training depending on their preferences. The person responsible for many of the changes is Pro¬ fessor Morgan, the head of the department. We owe many thanks to him for his consideration to the students and for his wise decisions concerning departmental policies. And everyone is just as appreciative of the efforts of the department secretary, Miss Allen. She is as much a part of the department as any of the instructors, and without her we are sure the E. E.’s would be lost. No senior will forget the work she did and the help she was during the job interviews. However, Miss Allen is remembered most not so much for the excellent job she does, as for her famous mints. Where would we be without the mints? The first instructor a student encounters is Professor Bill Grogan. One is always amazed by his uncanny ability to dream up the most unusual exams Tech has ever seen. He often interrupts his usual lectures to give special talks on such subjects as “Psychology in Engineering” and “The Lethal Effects of Electrical Shocks.” They are very informa¬ tive, and we only wish he could devote more time to his “extra-curricular” interests. As we walk up to the second floor of the building, we can hear the incessant clatter of Professor Krackhardt’s type¬ writer. It is rumored that he is writing an Electronics text to end all texts. You’ve never heard a lecture till you’ve heard one of Thad’s—Thaddeus Kaliszewski, that is. He can write more formulas on a blackboard than any other three professors working simultaneously. The only trouble is, if you try to take notes, you can’t keep up with him, and, if you try to listen, you can’t understand him. The departmental jokester is the congenial Professor What l Me worry? 36 Howes. It’s great to have a man like him in the depart¬ ment to boost our morale when the going is rough. By the way, one day we found Professor Kennedy and him working on a D-C transformer. Unfortunately, it never did work. One elder statesman of the staff is the erudite Professor Newell, who teaches electronics to the seniors. We were constantly amazed at the simple manner with which he ex¬ plained “simple” problems. He could always bring difficult problems down to our level, and his sense of humor made the hours pass quickly. It would be hard to forget Professor Wadsworth, who has been doing much research for the Navy. It seems that he has his own. way for doing everything. It’s the graphical method or nothing with “Wadi.” Now we come to Professors “Pop” Adams and “Daddy” Locke who have the unenviable task of trying to teach the fundamentals of electricity to the M.E.’s and Civil’s. How they do it we’ll never know, but they force more down their throats in one semester than the E. E.’s get in a year. Circuits, you say? We forgot circuits? Why here’s Pro¬ fessor Moruzzi with an earthy explanation of the abstract. This fine gentleman is blessed with the ability to trounce a digital computer in a race. Ruined is the student who gives him a fifteen second headstart at the blackboard. The best advice available is to sleep it off, you’ll never catch up to him. Yet another pacesetter of the same order is one Pro¬ fessor Kennedy, our immigrant from M.I.T. Their loss is our confusion. Front row, left to right: Prof. If ' . W Locke, Prof. H. H. Newell, Prof. F. J. Adams, Prof. D. E. Howes, Prof. IT. B. If adsworth. Prof. G. E. Stannard. Second row: Prof. R. G. Beschle, Mr. T. Ka iszewski, Mr. A. K. McCurdy, Prof. R. L. Moruzzi, Prof. O. If . Kennedy, Jr., Prof. R. H. Krackhardt, Prof, ff ' . R. Grogan. On the other hand, if you’re intrigued by transformers, Professors Beschle and McCurdy will come to the rescue. Disillusioning, however, is their joyful statement, which they issue at the termination of the semester, to the effect, that there really is no such thing as flux. Thus, down the drain go the six hundred and thirty-two manpower hours that we expended in hopes of passing. If the ordinary wheatstone bridge seems repulsively in¬ ferior ?n design to you, the inimitable Professor Stannard will agree and then will assign you the task of correcting the situation. With tongue in cheek he’ll chuckle and let vou learn the hard way. By the way, we’ve heard rumors to the effect that the de¬ partment has reversed the direction of the senior slide—it’s all uphill now. But the students are doing everything in their power to correct the undesirable situation. Well, we’ve had good times, as well as had, in the Electrical department, but we’ve found that the staff has always been ready to help us when the going got rough. That’s why we record here the little characteristics that added humor to our courses while we were here, for we know one thing will be remembered most: the many unselfish contributions that each and everyone in the department has made to ensure our success. IPs over my head. 37 Front row, left to right: Prof. R. F. Morton, Dr. K. L. Mayer, Dr. A. E. Parker, Dr. R. Heller, Dr. B. Hildebrand. Second row: Mr. J. R. Thurston, Mr. J. E. Ludman, Prof. J. C. Johnson, Dr. R. B. Allen. Physics As we go driving along our merry way through our first two years at Tech, we are introduced to the “big, bad wolf’’ of the institute: namely, the Physics Department. However, as the “snowed” Freshmen gaily plow their way through their first year, they discover that this department is not as bad as it has been built up to be—it’s worse. A short imagi¬ nary trip through a typical period of the freshman and sophomore years will clearly emphasize the inhumanity of the Physics Department. So come along, let’s hop aboard the next electron that passes by and go for a drive around a linear integral along the path of Salisbury. Our first molecular collision is with Kinnicut Hall and, after regain¬ ing our equilibrium, we are introduced to Dr. Parker, the head of the department. During the early part of his course we learn that thrilling and intriguing formula, F = via (later to be proven a fallacy). With these three little letters we should be able to solve any problem which may be throwm at us (so they say! ) In a few weeks the poor Frosh receive their first progress check. Thinking that the marks are based on a maximum of 10 points, the boys gleam with joy upon receiving 8’s and 9’s; however, it is not long before they find out that they have failed their first P-1 exam with flying colors. Well, so much for the first impression. Let’s return to our electron and speed on our way along a thin straight wire. Breezing along at the rate of about 9 10 “c” we suddenly discover that our mass is getting larger. Why? We don’t learn the answer to this problem until P-4, so we don’t worry about it now. Applying a damper to our circuit the ballistic galvanometer finally comes to rest, and we find our¬ selves in a lecture which is now in progress. Suddenly we are confronted with a weird array of pendulums swinging to and fro. This is Simple Harmonic Motion! At the end of the longitudinally propagated wave stands the figure of the “Guesstimator,” Prof. Morton. Professor Morton later tells us that simple harmonic motion is not harmonic, strictly speaking not motion, and from the students’ grades he as¬ sumes that it is not exactly simple. Suddeidy one morning we are confronted with a bellow¬ ing, resounding “Goot mornin’, Chentulmin”! Behind this roar of thunder is the very colorful figure of Professor Mayer. He will now introduce us to the tiny, tiny, small particles called electrons. Gentlemen, these you must know for the rest of your life. The hall is quiet as the Professor pulls out a cat skin and rubs viciously on a rubber rod. Suddenly multae coulombs make their appearance among a shower of flying sparks and loud reverberations. Summer comes and goes, and P-3 comes and students go. Aroused again to the resounding voice of Professor Mayer another year begins. After one half a semester more of electricity we learn everything there is to know about heat and sound. P-4 strolls around and now we see the light of the subject. As a matter of fact the subject is “light.” As a sidelight, Dr. Parker keeps the boys on their toes with an introduction to some basic concepts of nuclear physics. 38 And when you turn off the switch the lights go out. Thus our short trip ends and most of us have made the trip successfully. But let us not forget the other members of the department who have helped us, through their guidance and teachings in the classroom and laboratory. Such competent men as Drs. Hildebrand, Allen, Johnson, Granath, Heller, and Professors Howe and Freiser have helped to ease the pressure of the subject that is the basis of all the other engineering courses at Tech. 39 Mathematics Year: 1953. Time: Classtime, Early October. Place: Stratton. Story: The boys were steering a true and steady course until the fatal day came. On that particular morning the slide rule kids came strutting merrily into class whistling the latest rock and roll hit when suddenly they noticed a curve with thousands of lines drawn all over it. It was enough to scare them just about out of their blue suede bucks. “What ho?” cried the Frosh, only to hear the pro¬ fessor utter some alien phrase, “ Tis a plot of y = f(x)”. Yes, the inevitable day had come, the student’s first intro¬ duction to calculus. As the weeks went by, the Frosh began to bring micro¬ scopes and magnifying glasses to class to look for the small increments the professor called dx and dy. “Where’s de x? and “Where’s de y?” the Frosh could be heard to exclaim, but alas and axiom, their small friends were not to be found. Undaunted, the boys survived the first few exams, and things were beginning to look fruitful when, lo and behold, another day of woe fell upon them. Upon the blackboard appeared a snake-like figure which sent that old black feel¬ ing up and down their spines. The instructor informed the flabbergasted whiz-kids that this was an integral sign. Naturally, the information delighted them no end, and they showed their pleasure immediately by gazing skeptically at the instructor and muttering, “Oh, Oh!” But luck was with them for they learned that the l ittle curlycue merely meant that the students were to add up all their little friends dx and dy and make them into big boys, x and y. They were sincerely delighted this time, because now the search for the little segments was finally at an end. For the rest of the year much time was spent on the various techniques of integra¬ tion and learning the differential between calculus and analytical geometry. Front row, left to right: Prof. E. C. Brown, Prof. H. Rice, Prof. R. N. Cobb. Second row: Mr. V. F. Connolly, Mr. C. G. Cullen, Prof. R. D. Nelson, Dr. R. H. Niemann. Introduction: Some courses are known for their com¬ plexity and are feared, others may be provocative, and still others are received almost with enthusiasm. One of the most delightful courses to charm the students in the past travels incognito under the name of Mathematics. In Math, as we so fondly refer to it, we get a dose of several sub¬ jects rolled into one, such as trigonometry, college algebra, analytical geometry, calculus, differential equations, and sta¬ tistics. Fet’s retrogress for a moment to the days of yore and reconstruct some of the scenes of our youth. The man in the charcoal flannel suit. However, life would not have been complete without some more fascination along that loci, and so the students were al¬ lowed to amuse themselves by drawing pretty pictures of four-cusped hypocycloids, epicycloids, trochoids, and other simple diagrams. The thrill derived from the wonderful avocation of constructing these figures was beyond descrip¬ tion (so are the figures). Ah, but this was nothing compared to the happiness when we drew our very first hyperbolic paraboloid. Thus, although the probability of successful events was low, most of the boys struggled through the two years and finally emerged victorious in their battle against Math. Characterization: The men who provided us with the entertainment are headed by Prof. Rice, whom many think should have pursued boxing as a career. Others include Prof. Brown, who is ever dodging wastepaper baskets; Prof. “Yogi” Nelson, whom even coffee can’t help; Professors Cobh and Niemann, two other very competent instructors; and two newcomers, Misters Cullen and Connolly. Review: Now as the curtain begins to close on our little drama we begin to realize the importance of Mathematics in engineering. The Math Department has provided the stu¬ dents with a fine group of instructors who, along with the laughs which have made the course more enjoyable, have managed to instill some of that awakening in our minds. 40 Front row, left to right: Prof. T. H. Packard, Prof. E. H igginbottom. Second row: Prof. A. A. Kennedy, Jr., Mr. J. Kapteyn, Dr. D. P. McKay, Prof. W. E. Sellers. English Among the many fond memories that will haunt the members of the Class of 195 in the years to come, will doubtless he the memory of the good old English Department and all it did for them. With no effort, our minds, thoroughly accustomed to no effort, can picture the Tech grad of ’57 in a scene many, many years in the future. I Incorrect as we may be, we beg your permission to use past tenses in the following—for reasons of expediency, confusion, and especially insubordination): Old but not bent, gray but not pale, the eminent scientist was awakened at seven-thirteen by his nagging wife fa former English teacher). Awaiting him was the delivery of his weekly nine o’clock speech to the Society of Elecmechemical Engineers. He ate breakfast, took leave of the old lady, and arrived at the lecture hall at eight-fifty-five. Five minutes later he approached the speaker’s podunk to begin his speech. With him he carried his sentence outline, in familiar form, and complete con¬ fidence in the success of his speech. Confident he was because he had used the same method of speaking ever since it was taught him by Congressman Higginbottom. So he looked his audience straight in the eye, cracked its ho-hum, and began. Surprise. It is not our intention to listen to the speech of our respected alumnus. For in the meantime, back at the home, the plot was thickening (just like in the movies). Snooping through her husband’s old college scrapbooks, the Peddlers, our nagging wife found—you’ll never guess what—we’re going to tell you first—a draft of a theme written by our eminent engi¬ neer when he was a freshman at Tech! The title was “Why I am at Tech and Women.” We couldn’t see any more of the theme because dear wifey’s head was in the way. All we know is that she shook it several times, laughed once, picked up her teeth, and when she finished reading, made a face strikingly analogous to a constipated prune. Then she dug out the ’57 Tech Bulletin and looked up the names of the English professors. “Kapteyn . . . McKay . . . Sellers . . . Packard . . . Kennedy Higginbottom .... Must have been terrific teachers to teach him anything,” we could hear her thinking. What can tve do with the illiterate Engineers? 41 Left to right: Prof. C. K. Scheifley, Dr. L. L. Atwood, Prof. A. W. Back, Dr. D. E. Johnson. History and Modern Language W here would you rather be: sweating it out in the white heat of a 1,000 watt lamp over some experiment that just won’t act right or relaxing in the pleasant confines of Boynton Hall listening to the smooth strains of History lull¬ ing you to sleep? Figure it out this way: a Tech grad is not only the master of the slide rule and Burlington, he is an engineer with a liberal outlook on life. At least, that’s what he’s supposed to be. Anyway, courses like History and Language help you to obtain a more cultural and broad background. For example, suppose you were talking with some Government major from Harvard and he made the statement that “in the 1829 Vir¬ ginian constitutional convention the reformers waged war against the provisions of the old constitution that regulated qualifications for voting and the apportionment of repre¬ sentation”, you’d know exactly what he was talking about. Or wouldn’t you be a hit at the parties, when you ripped off a phrase or two in German, just to set the reserved clique back on their toes? You get to learn information like this if you haven’t cut too many classes in History and Lan¬ guage. And where do you learn all about these two subjects? Let’s go through an individual run-down of those men in charge. Within the granite walls of recently renovated Boynton Hall we find tinges of the light pastel paints which decorate the interior of the modern classrooms and offices. It is here that we find Dr. Leland L. Atwood in the cockpit, gaily piloting his department. In class “Doc’s” combination of seriousness and gaiety can really make history an inter¬ esting subject. He has an unpredictable sense of humor and stories of experiences which really keep the class on its toes. Prof. Claude Scheifley, who as Chairman of the Inter¬ fraternity Council is constantly striving toward closer student-faculty relationships, is one of the most respected members of the faculty. But Prof. Scheifley seldom refrains from telling a joke or two during his class, and the re¬ served manner in which he recites them makes them all the more enjoyable. “Doc” Johnson, meanwhile, is another pro¬ fessor who interjects touches of humor to liven up his history class. His philosophical viewpoint often te nds to dis¬ cussions on broader subjects other than his major, which, of course, pleases the students no end. Professor Arthur Back’s classes are strictly to the point of history. Much is attained in these classes and his love of the course and the student is best revealed when his counseling is needed. All in all, they’re good courses. All in all, the men teaching them are capable men. And someday perhaps, we’ll really meet that Harvard student, and then won’t we be surprised. And furthermore . . . 42 What’s new? Economics During our stay at Tech we come upon a course which is unusual in its intentions and purposes. It is not fair to give this course a single name for it covers every subject from politics through business cycles, with such interesting sidelines as how to get industry angry at you (a course called Human Relations in Industry) to how to get rich by speculating in stock. But, for sake of a more appropriate title, we call it “Eco.” At the helm of the Economics Department is the con¬ genial, pipe-smoking Professor Schwieger. He is ably as¬ sisted in his futile attempts to make us topnotch financiers by the ever-smiling Professor Roddenbery, followed by the more smiling Professors Onorato and Zimmerman. These men deserve the highest praise; for in one year we are given courses that would be enough to get us a Bachelor of Arts degree on the other side of the city. The Department takes the budding engineer on a grand tour of business and government to show him where he stands in the great world. As the tour begins, we are first confronted with the law of supply and demand, which says Left to right: Prof. T. H. Roddenbery, Prof. N. L. Onorato, Dr. J. F. Zimmer¬ man, Dr. A. J. Schwieger. that the best place to be is at the crossroads of two lines on a graph. Next on the tour are the business cycles which ex¬ plain why 1929 was such an eventful year. We then found that money is just a medium and is only useful for buying and selling. Equipped with this background, we tackled more practical problems. One such problem was the case of the doll manu¬ facturer, who couldn’t decide whether to expand or get out of the business. After much discussion and a little thought we decided that the Internal Revenue Department should investigate. As a sidelight on the usual events, we hop-scotched the world to read some real, rip-roaring, wrathful Red propa¬ ganda. Was it ridiculous! Even Senator McCarthy couldn t come up with some of the charges these clowns did. Accord¬ ing to the Russians our “Eco’’ Department shouldn t even exist. We also found out that it was illegal to read such propaganda, hut being liberal minded individuals we con¬ tinued right on. As the tour ended, we found ourselves right back where we started. But, for all the fun we poked at them we came to appreciate the department, for it gave us a broader per¬ spective of the U.S. political, social, and economic structure, that can’t help but he a benefit to us. 43 ‘Double left oblique to the rear, march! Stack arms, move!” These were some of the exercises intended to amaze and confuse the boys who went to summer camp last summer. The training program also included range practice, part of which was firing at moving targets. (Lose more good men that way!) However, it was not all work and no play. Swimming was one of the activities most appreciated in the 120 degree heat down yonder in the swamps of Georgia (Signal Corps) and Maryland (Engi¬ neers). There was one little catch. Double time was in order (walking was unbeard of) and the pond happened to be five miles away. These returning veterans of six weeks’ “shaping up” formed this year’s battali on staff and took over most of the com¬ mand positions, except for a few sergeants’ spots which were left to juniors. “Battalion .. . . Company . . . Platoon . . . Squad . . . Peon . . . rang across-the drill field each Saturday morning at 11:00 A.M. The Friday night rain dances didn’t seem o work very well this year, for not a single drill was called off on account of inclement weather. Despite a little grumbling here and there, spirit was very high, resulting in the best fall drill ever. One of the outstanding innovations was that of posting drill pictures on the bulletin board in Boynton Hall. All of the out- standing cadets were honored each week; their faces were circled, with halos, of course, for their excellent exemplification of K.U. 1 .L. training. The new army green uniform could be seen draped on all of this year’s juniors. These sharp outfits were obtained at the modest price of $101.45. That wasn’t quite as bad as it sounds, however, since the Government paid $100.00 of it. Much commented on, the greens will soon be S.O.P. for all army officers. ilitary Science Department Tech’s answer to the “Long Gray Line.” And from the darktiess of night, to the light of day, you shall lead. Front row, left to right: Capt. R. J. Tamplin, Capt. M. Putzer, Lt. Col. C. E. Burner, Capt. A. R. Wheelock, Jr., 1st Lt. H. B. Phillips. Rear: M Sgt. G. J. Clegg, M Sgt. D. C. Ross, SFC N. J. Greenland, 1st Lt. J. H. Katz, SFC N. Budesky, M Sgt. C. C. Stuart, M Sgt. E. F. Yopchick. p H 14 y ;i £ |i, fly ft 11 1 i r ' vyma 1 ■ ' 0 lit’ irr . i The drill year’s complete success cannot be attributed to the students alone. Behind the cadet Battalion staff there is a well organized Department of commissioned and non¬ commissioned officers. To the top man in the R.O.T.C. department. Lt. Colonel Burner, went much of the credit for the excellence shown by the cadets. His ability and personality are two of the main reasons for the outstanding showing and cooperation of the whole Battalion. Those that comprised the top eche¬ lon. and who also generously helped the cadet staff at every turn, were Captains Tamplin. Putzer, and Wheelock. and First Lts. Katz and Phillips. But as always the cadets’ best friends were the squires of the Corps: Sgts. Sweeney, Clegg, Ross, Stuart, Greenland, Yopchick, Budesky, and Lemire. And finally to the prettiest member of the depart¬ ment, a toast to Miss Nancy Choney, secretary, sister, and financial guardian of the department, whose beauty and wit were a pleasant respite from the strict formality and routine of Army life. Unity, cohesion, and coherence. Vlass formation or mass confusion? Left to right: Cadet Lt. Colonel D. G. Craig, Cadet Major S. Z. Gunter, Cadet Major R. A. Beaudet, Cadet Major W. A. Saxton, Cadet Major R. R. Sax¬ ton, Cadet Major R. G. Bedard, Cadet M Sgt. M. S. Gutman. X957 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT— WILLIAM CARL ROGLER, JR. VICE PRESIDENT— RICHARD ANTHONY BARLOW SECRETARY— ROBERT ALFRED YATES TREASURER —DONALD BREWSTER RISING HISTORIAN— JAMES ALBERT BROWN, JR. 48 Crosby Lyman Adams South Street West Brattleboro, Vermont Civil Engineer “Frisby” 24 E TBI1 Football Compet 2; Lacrosse, Ass’t Manager 2, Manager 3, 4; Peddler 4: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Sec. 4; Octet 1. 2, 3, 4; Masque 2; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. Edwin Reguel Ahlstrom 21 Duxbury Road Worcester, Massachusetts Physicist “Ed” Swimming 1; A.S.P. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Christos George Alex 31 Dyer Avenue Milton, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer “Chris” 2AE Soccer 2; Swimming 1; Glee Club 3, 4; Camera Club 3, 4; Peddler 4; Nau¬ tical Ass’n 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4. Lawrence Earl Alston 3 Mortimer Street Springfield, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Larry” 42K Peddler 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4. Arthur Werner Anderson Garden Road, R.F.D. No. 1, Orange, Connecticut Mechanical Engineer “Andy” AX A S.C.C. 1, 2, Sec. 3, 4; Fraternity Treas. 2. Walter Roger Anderson 129 Midland Drive Waltham 54, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Andy” Track 2; Boyntonians 1, 2; Band 1. 2. 40 Joseph John Arcari Raymond Edward Archambault Neil Willard Armstrong 720 Garden Street 25 Lancaster Street 33 Webster Street Hartford, Connecticut Worcester, Massachusetts Framingham, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Joe” Electrical Engineer “Ray” Civil Engineer 4 FA l.R.E. 4. A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. Football, Mgr. 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt.; Fraternity Treas. 4. Robin Aw 40 Inya Road Rangoon, Burma Mechanical Engineer A.S.M.E. 4. Philip Backlund 495 Main Street Clinton, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer “Phil MX A.I.Ch.E. 2. 3. 4. Leland Hammond Baker, Jr. Dresser Hill Road Charlton, Massachusetts Physicist A.S.P. 1, 2, Sec. 3; Hockey Club 1, 2. 50 Richard Roy Ashbaugli 39 Clinton Street Seneca Falls. New York Electrical Engineer “Dick A4 E Boyntonians 1, 2; Band 1. 2: De¬ bating Club 1; Tech Senate 1. 2: A.I.E.E. 2. 3. 4; I.R.E. 4: Class Pres. 1 , 2 . John Howard Atchison, Jr. Main Street Millville, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “John” Radio Club 2. Vice Pres. 3. 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4. Adrian Dwight Atkins Star Route Williniantic, Connecticut Civil Engineer “Adie” ATfi Swimming 1, 2. 4; Masque 1. 2. 3. 4: A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Thomas Edward Baker 10 Pond Court Clinton, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer “Tim” ®X A.I.Ch.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Richard Anthony Barlow 19 Leighton Avenue Clinton, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Dick” ®K t Skull, HKN, I1AE, I.H.E.E., Who’s Who Tech News 1, 2, 3, Ed.-in-Chief 4; Peddler 2, 3; Council of Presidents 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; l.F. Council 2, 3; Class Vice Pres. 3, 4; Newman Club 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt.; Fraternity Pres. 4; I.H.E.E. Sec. 4. Alfred Eric Barry 8 Nelson Park Drive Worcester, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Fred” ®X IIAE Cross Country 1; Golf “W” 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Peddler 1, 2, 3, Advertising Manager 4; A.S.M.E. 1, 2, 3, Vice Pres. 4; Fraternity His¬ torian 4: IIAE Treasurer 4. 51 Robert Arthur Beaudet � 187 Harrison Avenue Woonsocket. Rhode Island Chemist “Bob” (9K4 TBIT, IIAE, D.M.S., Who’s Who Tennis 1; Tech News 1, 2, 3, Mgr. Ed. 4; Masque 1, 2, 3; Peddler 1, 2. 3: Camera Club 1 , 2, Treas. 3, 4; Nautical Ass’n 1, 2; Skeptical Chymists 3. 4: R.O.T.C. Major; Fraternity Sec. 4. Robert Hartman Beckett 806 Bunker Hill Avenue Trenton, New Jersey Mechanical Engineer “Bob 24 E Skull. 1IAE, Who’s Who Football 1 , 2, “W” 3, 4; Tennis 2: Swimming 1, 2: Varsity Club 3. 4: Peddler 3, 4; Tech News 1, 2, 3, Adv. Mgr. 4; Tech Senate 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4: A.S.M.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; Athletic Council Treas. 3; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. Richard George Bedard 33 Hudson Street Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Dick HKN, D.M.S. Radio Club 2, 3, Sec. 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; Pershing Rifles 1, 2, Commanding Officer 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Major. Donald Frank Berth 805 East Street Ludlow, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer Don’ Peddler 4; Glee Cluh 1; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4; Skeptical Chyms. 3. 4; Literarv Club 1. Rene Robert Bertrand 54 3rd Street Leominster, Massachusetts Chemist Camera Club 1, 3; Skeptical Chem¬ ists, President 3, 4; Newman Club 2. 3. 4: R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Charles Henry Bidwell, Jr. 219 Navbuc Avenue East Hartford, Connecticut Civil Engineer “Charlie” ATft Cross Country 1, 2, 3, “W” 4; Track 1, 2, 3, “W” 4: Basketball, Ass t Mgr. 3: Rifle Club 1; A.S.C.E. 1, 2, 3, 4. 52 Joseph William Belanger 2 Lillie Way Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer Bill ' ©X Camera Cluh 1; A.I.E.E. 1, 2. 3, 4: l.F. Council 2, 3. Salvatore Henry Bello 76 Locust Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer Sal ' ' Band 1, 2, 3, 4; A.S.M.E. 3, 4; New¬ man Cluh 1, 2, 4. Anthony Carl Berg 23 Sheldon Avenue East Hampton, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Tony’ Radio Cluh 1, 2. 3. Pres. 4; Council of Pres. 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Richard Francis Bis 3 Highland Avenue Millhury, Massachusetts Physicist “Franny” Shield Debating Cluh 2, 3; Bridge Cluh 2. 3; Council of Pres. 3; A.S.P. 2, 3, 4. John Wilton Braley, Jr. 24 Boynton Street Worcester. Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Bill” 4 LA Basketball 1, 2, 3; Soccer 2; Golf “W” 1, 2, 3, 4; Tech Netvs 1, 2, 3. 4: l.F. Council 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. Santo Michael Bramande D-270 Charter Oak Terrace Hartford, Connecticut Chemical Engineer “Sam” 2A t Achers . Baseball 1, 2, W” 3, 4; Varsity Cluh 3, 4; Bridge Club 2, Pres. 3, 4; Council of Pres. 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 1, 2, 3, 4: Cheerleader 1, 2, “W” 3, 4: Fraternity Pres. 4. 53 Robert Louis Brass 71 Woodpond Road West Hartford, Connecticut Electrical Engineer “Bob” 24 E TBII, HKN Cross County “W” 1, 2, 3; Soccer “W” 1, 2, 3, Captain 4; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Tech Neivs 3, 4; Masque 2, 3, 4; Radio Club 1, 2; A.I.E.E. 3, 4. Dwight Walter Briggs 44 Sprague Road Scarsdale, New York Civil Engineer Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Radio Club A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. 1 : James Albert Brown, Jr. 144 Main Street Lonsdale, Rhode Island Electrical Engineer “Jim” 2AE Skull, HKN, Who’s Who Cross Country 1, 2, 3, “W” Co-Capt. 4; Track “W” 1, 2, 3, Capt. 4; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Council of Pres. 4; Tech Senate 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; I.F. Council 2, 3; Class Historian 1. 2, 3, 4; Fraternity Pres. 3: HKN Sec. 4. __ James Anthony Cheney 16 Preston Street Worcester, Massachusetts I 2K Skull, Who’s Who Chemical Engineer “Cherries” Basketball 1, 2, “W” 3, Co-Capt. 4: Varsity Club 3, Pres. 4; Bridge Club 1, 2, 3, Vice Pres. 4; Council of Pres. 4; A.I.Ch.E. 1, 2. 3. 4: Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Fred Herbert Clark, Jr. 49 Chamberlain Road Wethersfield, Connecticut Electrical Engineer “Fred 1 EA Soccer “W” 1, 2, 3, 4; Lacrosse 1. 2. 3, 4: Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4. James Russell Clarke, III Westford Road Concord, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer “Jim ©X A.I.Ch.E. 1, 2. 3. 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. 54 Daniel Anthony Bnndza 87 New Bond Street Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Dan” John Larry Bnzzi 7 Marston Way Worcester, Massachusetts Civil Engineer “Buzz 4 rA Lacrosse 1, 2: Boyntonians 1, 2. 3. 4: A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4; ILO.T.C. 1st Lt. Allan Einar Carlson 118 East Street Whitinsville, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer Al 4 2K A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. Warner Ingalls Clifford 8 Maria Avenue Auburn. Massachusetts Civil Engineer 4 AK A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4; K.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Charles Jewett Cole 547 Washington Street Holliston, Massachusetts 0X. Chemical Engineer “Charlie Track 1, ‘2, 3; Rifle Club 1, 2: Camera Club 2. 3; Radio Club 2. 3: A.I.Ch.E. 2. 3. Basil George Constantine, Jr. 51 Converse Street Longmeadow, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Bill Track 4; Swimming 3; A.S.M.E. 4. 55 Robert Francis Ignatius Conte 19 Fountain Street Worcester. Massachusetts Chemical Engineer “Bob ' SAE Achers Masque 1; Bridge Club 3. 4: A.I.Ch.E. 3. 4. Donald Gordon Craig 20 Hayden Hill Road Torrington, Connecticut Mechanical Engineer “Don 2 f E ' Gents, D.M.S. Track 3. 4; Swimming “W 2, 3. 4: Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Peddler 4: Band 1, 2. 3. 4; Camera Club 4: A.S.M.E. 3. 4; R.O.T.C. Lt. Col. Robert Kendall Crane 53 Myron Street New Haven, Connecticut Electrical Engineer “Bob ' 0X HKN Swimming 1, 2, 3, “W” 4; Tech i eivs 3, 4; Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 1. 2: A.I.E.E. 2. 3. 4. John Dennis Daly 602 Boswell Avenue Norwich, Connecticut Civil Engineer “Jack” 1 EA Basketball 1; Soccer 3, “W” 4; Var¬ sity Club 4; Peddler 3, 4; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 2, 3, 4. Irving Robert Darwin 200 Grove Street Paxton, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Irv 4 2K A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. Edward Moore Dennett 12 North Main Street Whitinsville, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Ed r ATD l.H.E.E. Boyntonians 3; Band 2; A.I.E.E. 2 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3. 4: R.O.T.C Capt. 56 [ Andrew Scott Crawford, Jr. 33 Ekman Street Worcester, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer “Andy’ AX A Achers Glee Club 2; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4. George Edwin Crosby West Main Street Westboro, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 2. 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Richard Allan Dahlin 7 Ekman Street Worcester, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Dick A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4. John Post Densler 214 Overlook Avenue Belleville, New Jersey Shield Electrical Engineer “John” Camera Cluh 3; Radio Cluh 1, 2. 3, 4; Nautical Ass’n 1; Debating Club 3; Fraternity Pres. 4. Paul Martin Desantels 229 North Boundary Street DeLand, Florida Electrical Engineer AX A Cross County 1, 2; Radio Club 1. 2: A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; l.R.E. 2, 3. 4. Allan Thomas Devanlt 280 Greeley Street Clinton, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “A I 0X l.H.E.E. Tech News 3, 4; Council of Pres. 4: A.I.E.E. 2, 3, Pres. 4; S.C.S. 2, 3, Sec. 4; Newman Club 2, 3, Board of Direc¬ tors 4; Tech Carnival, Ch. 3; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. 57 Howard Cornwall Dickson James Murray Duff Edward William Eidt, Jr Colebrook New Hampshire Mechanical Engineer u Doc” f TA Gents Masque 2. 3, 4; A.S.M.E. 3. 4; R.O.T.C. Capt.; Fraternity Corres. Sec. 4. 37 Nelson Street Webster, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer “Tim” ©X Achers Basketball 1; Soccer 4: Glee Club 3. 4; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, Sec. 4. 8 Boynton Street Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Eddie” 4 SK Skull. Who’s Who Baseball “W 1, 2, 3, Captain 4: Basketball 1, “W” 2, 3, Captain 4; Var¬ sity Club 1, 2, 3, Sec. 4; Council of Pres. 3, 4; A.EE.E. 2, Pres. 3, 4; Ath¬ letic Council 2, 3. Pres. 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Gilbert Paul Fauteux 11 Paskamansett Avenue North Dartmouth, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer “Gil” 4 TA Coif “W 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Peddler Staff 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 1, 2, 3, 4. Richard Joseph Ferguson 1184 Main Street Leicester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering “Ferg” Basketball 1; Golf 1, “W” 2, 3. 4: Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4. Albert George Ferron R.F.D. No. 2 Southbridge, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Al” ©K4 Football 1, “W 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2; Varsity Club 3; A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4. 5 O O Adi Eisenberg oo Lakeview Avenue Leonia, New Jersey Chemist AETI Soccer 2; Rifle Club 2, 3, 4; Peddler 2; Masque 3, 4; Debating Club 2, 3. 4; Cosmopolitan Club 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4: Council of Pres. 4; Tech Senate 2: Skeptical Chyms. 3, Pres. 4: Fraternity Treas. 3. Robert Paul Engvall 7 Barrows Road Shrewsbury, Massachusetts Civil Engineer Pappy l PA Lacrosse 1, 2; Peddler 1, 2, 3. 4; A.S.C.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; Fraternity Pres. 4. Robert Douglas Fallstrom 377 Spring Green Road Warwick, Rhode Island Mechanical Engineer Bob 4 SK Gents A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4; Fraternity Vice Pres. 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. Gerald Finkle 11 Ashmore Road Worcester, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Jerry A El I Gents A.S.M.E. 3, 4; Fraternity Pres. 4. Daniel Joseph Fislier, Jr. 312 Park Street Syracuse, New York Mechanical Engineer “D.J.” ®X Gents Radio Club 4; Nautical Ass n 3. 4; A.S.M.E. 2, 4; Newman Club 1. Edward John Foley 3 Clive Street Worcester, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer “Ed ' I ' l ' A Achers A.I.Ch.E. 2. 3, 4: Newman Club 1, 2: R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. 59 Robert Whitney Franklin Young Road Falmouth. Massachusetts Civil Engineer “Ben” A.S.C.E. 1, 2, 3, 4. George Eric Friberg 29 Vernon Place Yonkers, New York Chemical Engineer 2 E Soccer 3, “W” 4; Lacrosse 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 4; Glee Club 2; A.I.Ch.E. 2; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Charles Irwin Friedman 63 Hadwen Road Worcester, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Chuck” AEFL A.S.M.E. 3, 4. Edward Lucian Gallini 32 Pearl Street Springfield, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Ed” ©K4 IIAK Soccer 1, 2; Rifle Club 1, Tech News 2, 3, 4; A.S.M.E. 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Donald David Girard 224 Ashley Boulevard New Bedford, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Don” ©K t Track 2, 3; Soccer 2, 3; Tech News l, 2, 3; News Editor 4; Radio Club 1. Michael Guy Gordon 184 McCosh Road Upper Montclair, New Jersey Electrical Engineer “Sack” A Eli Skull, Who’s Who, l.H.E.E. Rifle Club 1, 2; PEDDLKR, Photo Ed. 4; Camera Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Council of Pres. 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 1, 2; I.F. Council 3, 4; S.C.C. 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; R.O.T.C. Capt.; Assembly Chairman 3. 60 Ronald Sumner Fuller 40 Federal Street Ext. Agawam, Massachusetts Civil Engineer “Ron ©X Camera Club 1; A.S.C.E. 2. 3, 4. Frank Furman Robert Francis Galligan 19 Roxton Street Dorchester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer 22 Fayette Place Taunton, Massachusetts Civil Engineer “Bob ©K4 TBII, IIAE, D.M.S. Tech News 1, 2. 3, Sports Editor 4: Peddler 1, 2, 3, Managing Editor 4; Boyntonians 1, 2, 3; Council of Pres. 4; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, Vice Pres. 4; Hockey Club 3, 4; Civil Sidelines 3, Co-Editor 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, Board of Di¬ rectors 4: R.O.T.C. Capt.; Fraternity Seymour Edmund Greenfield 41 Fair Oaks Avenue Newtonville, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Sy” A.l.E.E. 4; l.R.E. 4. Tliordur Grondal Joseph Dennis Grzyb, Jr. Reykjavik, Iceland 60 Granite Street Mechanical Engineer “Thor” Worcester, Massachusetts A S M.E. 4. Electrical Engineer ‘‘Joe , 2AE A.l.E.E. 2, 3, 4. 61 Stephen Zalman Gunter 55 Linbert Street Middletown, Connecticut Electrical Engineer “Steve” AE1T Skull, TBII, HKN, IIAE, D.M.S.. Who’s Who Track 2, 3, Mgr. 4; Peddler 2, 3, Editor-in-Chief 4; Masque 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Council of Pres., Treas. 4; A.I.E.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Major; Fraternity Vice Pres. 3. Alan Richard Gustafson Ayers Street North Brookfield, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Gus” AXA Masque 1: A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4; I.F. Council 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt.; Frater¬ nity Pres. 3. Stuart Rindge Hamilton 16 Abbott Road Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Stu” ATfi Rifle Club, “W” 1, Pres. 2, 3, 4; Nau¬ tical Ass’n 2. 3, 4; Council of Pres. 2; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4. Elliott Charles Heith 20 West 72nd Street New York, New York Electrical Engineer 1 rack 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Bridge Club 1, 2, 3, 4: 2nd in Mass. Inter¬ collegiate Table Tennis Ranking. Allyn Wellman Hemenway 41 Chamberlain Road Wethersfield, Connecticut Civil Engineer “Al” AXA IIAE Cross Country 1; A.S.C.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; Civil Sidelines, 2, 3, Co.-Editor 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt.: Fraternity Vice Pres. 4. Herbert Cleveland Hemenway 203 Notch Road North Adams, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Herb” 24 E Cross County 1, 2. 3; Track “W” 1, 2, 4; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. 62 Adams Haris 10709 Bucknell Drive Silver Spring. Maryland Electrical Engineer “Bernie 0X A.l.E.E. 1, 2. 3, 4. Howard Norris Harris, Jr. 430 Chandler Street Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “H. Norris” Shield Swimming 1; Masque 1, 2, 3, 4; Radio Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Debating Club 1, 2; Nautical Ass’n 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Council of Pres. 4: A.l.E.E. 2, 3, 4. Stanley Hass 33 Indian Lake Parkway Worcester, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Stan Kenneth Eliot Herniance 4 Wyndmere Road Milton, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Ken 2AE HKN Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Octet 4; Nautical Ass’n 3; A.l.E.E. 2. 3. 4; Auto Club 3, 4. David Wilbur Hoskinson 50-28 214 Street Bayside, New York Mechanical Engineer “Dave” AX A Tech News 1; Debating Club 1, 2, 4; A.S.M.E. 3, 4; Class Treas. 1; Newman Club 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. John Firth Howe, Jr. 183 Turner Street South Attleboro, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “John” AX A A.S.M.E. 1. 2. 3. 4: Pershing Rifles 1 , 2 . 63 Richard Paul Johnson 146 Farrar Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Dick” SAE Baseball 1, 2, 3, “W” 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Charles Collins Johnston 105 Lynnbrook Road t Bridgeport, Connecticut Electrical Engineer “Charley” Football 1, 2, 3, “W 4; Baseball 1, 2; Lacrosse 3; Boyntonians 1. 2; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Leslie Alan Keefe Box No. 444 Gardner, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Les” 2AE I.H.E.E. Cross Country 1, 2; Track 1; Bridge Club 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 1; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Boakfar Ketunuti 12 Ranong Lane Bangkok, Thailand Civil Engineer “Bo” l rA Soccer “W” 1, 2, 3, Co-Capt. 4; lennis W” 1, 2, 3, Capt. 4; Varsity (dub 1, 2, 3. 4: Camera Club 1, 2; Cos¬ mopolitan Club ], 2. 3, 4: A.S.C.E. 2. 3, 4. George Kliincliak 156 - 18th Street Brooklyn, New York Civil Engineer SAE Football 2, 3; Lacrosse 1, 2. 3, 4- Masque 1, 2, 3, 4; A.S.C.E. 2, 3. 4: Civil Sidelines 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Thomas Peter Kohanski 17 Curtis Street Norwich, Connecticut Mechanical Engineer “Tom” 4 TA Varsity Club 3, Treas. 4; Glee Club 3; Cheerleader 1, 2, “W” 3, Capt. 4. 64 John Joseph Kelly, Jr. 192 June Street Worcester, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer “Jack” 2AE Peddler 3; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4; New¬ man Club 1 , 2, 3, 4. Charles Henry Kelsey, Jr. Old Connecticut Path Wayland, Massachusetts Civil Engineer “Charlie” Paul Janies Kerrigan 126 Main Street Clinton, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Tap” 0K4 Who’s Who Football 1, “W” 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3. Walter Carl Kress 81 Rockwood Road Florham Park. New Jersey Chemical Engineer “Walt” ATQ Swimming 2, 3, Mgr. 4; Camera 1, 2; Nautical Ass’n 1. 2. 3. 4; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4. Norman Richard Landry 34 Hudson Street Northhridge, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Norm” ATI 2 H KN A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1. 2, 3. Board of Directors 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. Alvin Conrad Lanson 323 Clinton Street New Bedford, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Snooky A Ell Peddler Staff 1; A.S.M.E. 3. 4: R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. 65 Arthur Raymond Larocque 214 Cypress Street Fall River, Massachusetts Civil Engineer “Brud” 4 rA Basketball 1, 2, 3, “W” 4; Tennis 1, 2; Peddler Staff 3, 4; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. Alan Gorner Larsson 17 Madison Street Belmont 78, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Al” AX A Swimming 1: Camera Club 1, 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 3, 4: R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Arthur Chadeayne Lee, Jr. Crompond Road Yorktown Heights, New York Civil Engineer “Art” ATO Tennis 1, 2; Boyntonians 1, 2, 3, Leader 4; Band 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; A.S.C.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt., Fraternity Vice Pres. 4. George Henry Long, Jr. 741 Franklin Avenue Nutley, New Jersey Chemical Engineer “George” 4 rA TBII Basketball 1; Soccer 2, “W” 3, 4; Lacrosse 1, 2; Varsity Club 3, 4; Tech News 1 , 2, 3; Peddler Staff 1 , 2, 3; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4. Donald Joseph Lussier 51 Cross Street Fisherville, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer “Don” Skull, Who’s Who Track W 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, W 2, 3, Capt. 4; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Tech Senate 1; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4: S.C C 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Fred Cornelius Magnuson, Jr. 20 Teddy Lane Norwich, Connecticut Electrical Engineer “Fred” AX A Track 1; Radio Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Nau¬ tical Ass’n 1, 2; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4. 66 Thomas Constantine Lekas 3 Shawmut Street Worcester, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer “Tom” 4 rA TBIT, Achers Lacrosse 1, 2; Tech News 1, 2; Peddler Staff 2, 3. 4; Masque 2, 3; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4. Robert Victor Lemay 53 Cutler Street Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Dick’ ©K4 A.I.E.E. 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Hockey Club 3. Roger Edward Leronx 524 Park Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. Pascal Anthony Mancini 156 Fairhaven Road Worcester, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer “Pat” 2AE Achers Bridge Club 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 2. 3. 4: S.C.C. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. George William Matarrese 1280 West Laurelton Parkway West Englewood, New Jersey Mechanical Engineer “George” ©K t riAE Soccer “W” 1, 2, 3; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Tech News 1, 2, 3, Circulation Mgr. 4; Boyntonians 1; A.S.M.E. 3. 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. Anthony Alec Matnlaitis, Jr. 1 Wallingford Road Worcester, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Al” A.S.M.E. 3, 4. 67 Frederick Paul Mertens John David Minotl 2 Whitney Road 505 Laurel Avenue Bethel. Co nnecticut West Allenhurst, New Jersey Chemist Chemical Engineer “John” Skeptical Chymists 3. 4: A.S.C. 3. 4. MX Rifle Cluh 1; A.l.Ch.E. 2, 3. 4; Pershing Rifles 1, 2; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.: Fraternity Treas. 2, 3. John Michael Matuszek, Jr. 31 Elmwood Street Fisherville. Massachusetts Chemist MK J Baseball 1. 2, 3, “W” 4; Skeptical Chemists 3, 4; A.C.S. 3, 4: R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Richard Franklin Moore 208 Longacre Avenue Erie, Pennsylvania Mechanical Engineer “Dick R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Leon Alford Morgan 89 Prospect Hill Road Windsor, Connecticut Electrical Engineer “Lee” Golf 2; Glee Club 1; A.l.E.E. 2. 3. 4: R.O.T.C. 1st Lt.; Fraternity Treas. 3. John Pease Morrill 35 Wellesley Street Pittsfield, Massachusetts Chemist 24 E Lacrosse 2, 3; A.l.Ch.E. 2; Skeptical Chyms 4. 68 Alan Howard Mitchell 25 Navasota Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Mitch MX Band 1, 2. 4; Nautical Assn 1: A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. George John Mitsis 7 Hackfeld Road Worcester, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer “George A.C.S. 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4; Persh¬ ing Rifles 1, 2; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. Edward Joseph Moinean 51 Mount Pleasant Street Marlboro, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Ted” AX A Camera Club 2. 3, 4; A.S.M.E. 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Victor Louis Moruzzi River Road Clarksburg, Massachusetts Physicist “Vic” A.S.P. 1, 2, 3, 4. Daniel Joseph Murphy 66 Colburn Street North Attleboro, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer Dan” MK 1 Achers Tech News 1, 2; Peddler 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3, Mgr. 4; A.I.Ch.E. 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt.; Fraternity Sec. 3. Arthur Nedvin 150-44 73rd Avenue Flushing 67, New York Chemical Engineer “Artie’ A El I TBII, 11AE Track 2; Swimming “W” 1, 2, 3; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Tech News 2, 3; Peddler 1, 2, 3, Business Mgr. 4; Masque 1, 2, 3; Debating Club 2; A.I.Ch.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; Songfest Chairman 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt.; Fraternity Pres. 3: Achers Pres. 4: IIAE Vice Pres. 4. 69 Robert Frederick Niro 56 Emmons Street Milford, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Bob” ®K t I.H.E.E. Tech News 1, 2, 3, 4; Peddler Staff 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, Mgr. 4: Masque 2. 3. Winford Tutin Nowell 8 Fulton Street Methuen, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Win” Masque 1, 2, 3, Stage Manager 4; Camera Club 1; A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4. David Nore Olson 22 East 18th Street Huntington, New York Chemical Engineer “Dave” t 2K Basketball 1, 2, 3, Manager 4; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4; I.F. Council 3, Treas. 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. Collins Musgrove Pomeroy 91 Canterbury Road Springfield, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Collie” ATfi TBIT, HKN Cross Country 1, “W” 2, 3, Co-Capt. 4; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Masque 2, 3, 4; Council of Pres. 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, Vice Pres. 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt.; Fraternity Pres. 4: HKN Corr. Sec. 4. Otis Stanley Powell, Jr. 22 Baldwin Avenue Massapequa, New York Electrical Engineer “Odie” 24 E Rifle Club 1; A.I.E.E. 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Keith Olmsted Preston 10 Cold Spring Avenue North Providence. Rhode Island Chemical Engineer “Kavo” 2AE Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Bridge Club 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 2. 3. 4; Pershing Rifles 1 . 2 . 70 : Alex Christy Papaioannon 148 Cato Street Woonsocket, Rhode Island Chemical Engineer “Pappy” ®X Achers Track 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Masque 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; Skeptical Chem¬ ists 3; I.F. Council 3, Rushing Chair¬ man 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. Wayne Ealy Pendleton 23 North Quinsigamond Avenue Worcester. Massachusetts Electrical Engineer 2AE A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; S.C.C. 3, 4; New¬ man Club 2, 3, Treas. 4; Pershing Rifles 3, Capt. 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. David Charles Penkns 162 Oakland Avenue Methuen, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Dave” ATfi Basketball 1, 2, 3, “W“ 4; Masque 1, 2, 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. Robert Adler Propper 30 Ridgewood Avenue North Haven, Connecticut Electrical Engineer “Bob” A El I Tech News 1, 2; Peddler 1; Camera Club 1. 2. George Paul Prozzo 2 Vassar Street Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer Radio Club 4; Bridge Club 2, 3. Robert Ross Purple 139 Goddord Street Athol, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Purp 0K4 Skull. 11AE, Who’s Who. I.H.E.E. Football 1, 2, “W” 3; 4; Lacrosse 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 3, 4; Tech . eivs 1, 2, Co-Sports Ed. 3, 4; Peddler 2, 3, 4; Masque 1, 2; Council of Pres. 3; A.I.E.E. 1 , 2, 3, 4; I.F. Council 4: Fra¬ ternity Vice Pres. 4; Newman Club 1, 2, Treas. 3, 4; Skull Pres. 4. 71 Richard Joseph Quinn 123 Eastern Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Dick A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4. Augusto Ramirez Barrera Bogota, Colombia Civil Engineer Soccer “W” 3, 4; Varsity Club 3, 4; Masque 3; Cosmopolitan Club 3. 4; A.S.C.E. 3, 4. Joel Rappaport 1335 50th Street Brooklyn, New York Civil Engineer Rifle Club 1, 2; Cosmopolitan Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. James Francis Richards 6 Bethel Avenue Leicester, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer Charles Robert Richmond 4 Prospect Place Taunton, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Charlie” 2AE Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Bridge Club 2, 3 Sec. 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4. Donald Brewster Rising 28 Oak Knoll Terrace Needham, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “D.B.” TBII, D.M.S., Who’s Who Soccer 2, 3, “W ” 4; Lacrosse 1, 2, 3, 4; Rifle Club 1; Debating Club 1; Council of Pres. 4; A.S.M.E. 1, 2, 3, Ch. 4; Class Treas. 2, 3, 4; Fraternity Treas. 4; R.O.T.C. 2d Lt. 72 William Vincent Raszka 16 Goddard Street Webster, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Bill” ©K4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, “W” 4; Tech News 1, 2, 3; Peddler 1, 2; Camera Club 4; A.S.M.E. 1, 2, 3, 4. William Warburton Rawstron 64 Whittier Road Needham, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Bill ' 24 E TBII Football 2, Asst. Mgr. 3; Peddler 2; Debating Club 1, 2; A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4: R.O.T.C. 1st Lt.; Fraternity Sec. 4. Constantine Rhodes 78 West Walnut Place Boston, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Gus” A.I.E.E. 4. George Allen Rodes 131 Shade Street Lexington, Massachusetts Civil Engineer “Dusty” 24 E Cross Country 2; Track 1; Lacrosse 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.S.C.E. 2, Treas. 3, 4; Hockey Club 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Fraternity Comptrol¬ ler 2. William Carl Rogler, Jr. 234 Conant Street Manchester, New Hampshire Chemical Engineer “Bill” 24 E Skull, TBII, D.M.S., Who’s Who Soccer 2, “W” 3; Lacrosse 1, 2, 3, Co-Capt. 4; Varsity Club 3, 4; Peddler 1; Glee Club 1, 2; Masque 1, 2, 3, 4; Tech Senate 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3. 4; Class Pres. 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Capt. Philip Louis Rotondo Albany Turnpike Avon, Connecticut Civil Engineer “Phil 4 EA Peddler 1, 2; Masque 1. 2; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. 73 Ronald Allen Samiljan 3024 Brighton oth Street Brooklyn 35, New York Chemical Engineer “Ron” AEn Nautical Ass’n 2, 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 2. 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Fraternity See. 4. John Mirijan Sarkisian 7 North Street Grafton, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer 24 E A.S.M.E. 4. Richard Randall Saxton 10 Park Street Shelton, Connecticut Chemical Engineer “Dick” ATO D.M.S. Glee Cluh 1, 2, 3; Masque 1, 2. 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Major. Arthur Sliahian 4 Central Street Haverhill, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Art” 4 EA Tennis 1 , 2, 3, “W” 4; Peddler 1 , 2, 3; Masque 2, 3; A.I.E.E. 3, 4. Richard Merrill Silven 59 Fairfield Road Cranston, Rhode Island Mechanical Engineer “Dick” hrA Swimming “W” 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Tech Neivs 1, 2, 3; Peddler 1 , 2, 3; A.S.M.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee, General Chairman 3; R.O.T.C. Capt.; Fraternity Sec. 3. John Gordon Smith 4 Rockland Road Court Auburn. Massachusetts Electrical Engineer AX A Cosmopolitan Club 3: A.I.E.E. 2. 3. 4: R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. 74 William Allen Saxton 7 Astrid Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer ‘ ' Bill AEII TBII, HKN, D.M.S., l.H.E.E. Debating Club 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Cos¬ mopolitan Club 3, 4; Council of Pres. 4; A.I.E.E. 1, 2. 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Major: HKN Pres. 4. Ralph Phillip Schlenker 37 Farrington Street West Caldwell, New Jersey Civil Engineer “Schlenk” 24 E TBII, D.M.S. Track 1, 2, 3; Soccer “W” 3, 4; Var¬ sity Club 3, 4; Tech News 3, 4; Peddler 1, 2, 3, 4; Council of Pres. 3, 4; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, Pres. 4; R.O.T.C. Capt.; TBII Treas. 4. Robert Kenneth Schmidt 18 Sberbrook Drive Wilmington, Delaware Physicist “Bob Shield A.S.P. 2, Vice Pres. 3, 4. Michael Spiegel 31 Chedell Place Auburn, New York Mechanical Engineer “Mike” AEII Lacrosse 2, 3; Peddler 4: Camera Club 2; Cosmopolitan Club 2: A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4. Winslow Miles Spofford 43 Laurelwood Road Holden, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Spof” 42 K Gents R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Charles Marshal Stasey 1153 Brook Road Milton, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Buck” 2 A E l.H.E.E. Peddler 2, 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4: Fraternity Vice Pres. 4. 75 Michael Joseph Stephens 42 Gregory Avenue West Orange, New Jersey Electrical Engineer ‘ Mike” MK I� Football 1, 2, 3, “W” 4: Basketball 1. “W” 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1, “W” 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4. Richard William Stevens 21 ' , Fountain Street Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Richie” ©K4 n a e Track 1. 2. 3. “W” 4; Football “W” 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, “W” 4; Varsity Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Tech News 2, 3, Make-Up and Copy Ed. 4: Peddler 2, 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 1, 2. 3, 4. John Oliver Stinson 479JA Lake Avenue Worcester. Massachusetts Cici7 Engineer “Jack” 24 E Soccer 2, 3: A.S.M.E. 2. 3, 4. David Emerson Stuart 66 Sargent Street Melrose 76, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Dave” ©X Swimming 1. 2. 3, “W 4; Glee Club 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, Sec. 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. Edward Alfred Stucke 296 Randolph Street North Abington, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Ed” ©X A.I.E.E. 4; l.R.E. 3. Arthur Francis Sullivan 2122 Valentine Avenue Bronx, New York Mechanical Engineer “Art” TB1I A.S.M.E. 3, 4; Peel Prize—3rd place. 76 Herbert Charles Stohr 1531 Seymour Avenue Utica, New York Mechanical Engineer “Herb A.S.M.E. 3, 4; Newman Club 1. Donald George Striby 25 Bayview Place West Haven, Connecticut Electrical Engineer “Don 4 rA Skull, Who’s Who Cross Country 2, 3, “W” Mgr. 4; Swimming “W 1, 2, 3, Capt. 4; Var¬ sity Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Tech Senate 3. 4; A.I.E.E. 1, 2, 3. Oscar Oilier St. Thomas 4 Bergin Lane Worcester, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Saint ' Band 4; A.S.M.E. 4; Peel Contest— 2nd Prize; Newman Club 4. Robert Fraser Sutherland 13 South Builum Street Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Bunny AX A A.I.E.E. 2; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Israel Sverner Sao Pavlo, Brazil Mechanical Engineer Alvin Edward Tanner 117 Wood Pond Road West Hartford, Connecticut Mechanical Engineer A1 2 fcE Soccer 2, 3, “W” 4; Tennis 2; Var¬ sity Club 4; Masque 2; A.S.M.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; S.S.C. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt.; Fraternity Senior Marshall 4. 77 Robert Dale Tent 66 Dover Street Worcester, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Bob” Cross Country 3, “W” 4; Track 3, “W” 4; Varsity Club 4; A.S.M.E. 2, 4; Athletic Council 4. William Robert Thorne, Jr. 25 Perdicaris Place Trenton. New Jersey Civil Engineer “Will A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. Leo Robert Toomajian, Jr. 2 Grand View Avenue Troy, New York Mechanical Engineer “Leo” Nautical Ass’n 1. 2, 3, 4; A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Alexander Vranos 14 Orne Street Worcester, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer Al” iAE TBJ1, Achers, D.M.S. Track 1: A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Capt. Spiro Lambi Vruslio 21 Preston Street Worcester, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer “Spike” 24 E Peddler 3. 4; Masque 1 , 2. 3. 4; A.I.Ch.E. 2. 3. 4. Joseph Jeffrey Weber 13 Saybrook Road Worcester, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Joe” A.S.M.E. 3, 4; Newman Club 2. 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. 78 Charles Arthur Tyson 62 Nichols Street Everett, Massachusetts Chemist. “Charlie” AXA 1IAE Rifle Club 2; Tech News 1, junior Ed. 2, 3, 4; Peddler 2, 3, Make-up and Copy Ed. 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Masque 1, 2, 3, Business Mgr. 4: Debating Club 2, 3, Publicity Mgr. 4; Literary Club 2; Skeptical Chyms. 3, 4: A.C.S. 3. 4; IIA E Sec. 4j_ Carl Lewis Uretsky 43 Harold Street Sharon, Massachusetts Benjamin Gue Uy 73rd Street Broadway Electrical Engineer A.l.E.E. 3, 4, A El l (Quezon City, Philippines “Ben” Cosmopolitan Club 1, 2, 3. 4; A.I.Ch.E. 1, 2; 3, 4. Chemical Engineer Dodson Carl Webster 36 East Main Street Northboro, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer “Carl” AXA A.I.Ch.E. 1. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Robert Pomeroy Weis Stow Road Harvard, Massachusetts Civil Engineer “Bob” TBII A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. Robert Albert White 176 Bailey Road Holden, Massachusetts - Mechanical Engineer “Whitey” AXA Cross Country 2, 3, “W” 4; Varsity Club 4; A.S.M.E. 4. 79 Charles Alden Whitney 11 Farmstead Street Farmington. Connecticut Electrical Engineer “Chas.” 2AE I.H.E.E., Who’s Who Track 1, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Soccer 2, “W” 3, 4; Lacrosse 2. 3, Co-Capt. 4; Varsity Club 4; Council of Pres. 4; Fraternity Treas. 4. Ronald Wilson Laurel Lane Lunenburg. Massachusetts Physicist “Ronnie” Shield A.S.P. 2, 3, 4, Richard Edward Wright 18 Bridge Street Chelmsford, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Bliv” 2 t E l.H.E.E. Soccer 2, 3, Mgr. 4; Radio Club 1, Chief Operator 2, 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; I.R.E. 1. 2, 3, 4; ILO.T.C. 2nd Lt. Robert Alfred Yates 40 Marsh Avenue Southbridge, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer “Bob” ©X TB1I, Who’s Who Peddler 2; Camera Club 1 , 2; Cos¬ mopolitan Club 1; Council of Pres., Speaker 4; Tech Senate 4; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, Pres. 4; Class Sec. 2, 3, 4; Fra¬ ternity Pres. 4; TBII Vice Pres.. 4. 80 In Memoriam Some educators make headlines; some do the work. The categories overlap, but they are not mutually inclusive. It is with this in mind that we dedicate these words to those members of our faculty who have performed their responsibilities quietly, efficiently, unassumingly. For surely we are seldom aware of their contribu¬ tions until, for one reason or another, the job suddenly doesn’t get done. Now we are saddened by the recent deaths of two such men: Colonel Andrew H. Holt, Head of the Department of Civil Engineering, and Professor Gleason H. Mac- Cullough, Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. They have generously helped to keep the wheels of our administration running smoothly. They deserve what they so seldom have received, what we can no longer give them: the warm thanks of us all. ANDREW HALL HOLT Professor of Civil Engineering and Head of Department B.S. in C.E., Univ. of Vermont, 1912; M.S., Univ. of Iowa, 1920; C.E., Univ. of Vermont, 1922; J.D., Univ. of Iowa, 1931. Instructor in Civil Engr., Univ. of Vermont. 1912-14; Univ. of Iowa, 1914-17; Asst. Professor, 1919-21; Assoc. Professor, 1921-34; Professor, 1934-37; Professor of Civil Engr., W.P.I., 1937-57; Head of Department, 1937-57. GLEASON HARVEY MacCULLOUGH Professor of Engineering Mechanics and Head of Mechanical Engineering Department B.S., W.P.I. 1918, and M.S., 1931: Sc.D., Univ. of Michi¬ gan, 1932. Instructor in Mech. Engr., W.P.I., 1918-24: Asst. Professor, 1924-30; Professor, 1930-32; Professor of Engr. Mechanics, 1932-57; Head of Department. 1949-57. O 1 o 1 History of % The history of the Class of 1957 is a story of growth: the growth of some two hundred eager Freshmen into mature men, ready to join the ranks of society as capable engineers. As in all of nature’s growth processes, each day of these four years was a struggle for survival. But in this struggle there was a lighter side con¬ taining moments of humor that will always permeate the mists of memory when given slight encouragement. Do you remember the speech made by Dean Roys during Freshman Orienta¬ tion? His theme was “Engineering is a Serious Business.” At the time the idea seemed rather humorous, since most of our evening hours up to then had been spent wrestling on the dorm lawn with the Sophomores. We appeared to be engaged in a contest in which the points scored were based on the number of opponents im¬ mersed in the chilly waters of Indian Lake. Also in contrast to Dean Roys’ statement were the frequent trips made by many of us to the Becker Dormitories during those first few days of school. Since word had been passed that the inhabitants therein were oft referred to as “Becker Beasts”, most of us went along in the spirit of a trip to the zoo. But where else was there to go for a date when a guy didn’t have a car? And after all, every one of them wasn’t a “Beast”, and then there was the old paper bag trick! As classes began and social life was temporarily put aside, we suddenly found ourselves floundering in a sea of slide rules, centimeters, and little blue books. When we took our first P-1 quiz we learned that engineering really was a serious business. Late burned the lights in Sanford Riley Hall and in scattered freshman rooms after that infamous day. Bits of conversations overheard around campus about that time included: “How the devil can you add two lines together if they’re aimed in differ¬ ent directions?”, “I thought a differential was part of a car!”, and “Naw, I didn’t buy a slide rule; they’re not accurate enough.” Suddenly another lighter side of Tech life bowed in: fraternity rushing had begun. We found ourselves crammed into Sanford Riley Commons striking up friendships wfith the very Sophomores we had considered to be hostile forces. The Commons seemed flooded with information about the nine greatest houses at Tech. Quite independently, many of us came to the conclusion that a fraternity was “a home away from home” with “fabulous parties”, “ideal study conditions”, and “cooking just like our mothers’.” When first rush began, we eagerly toured the houses to which we were invited. Now the shovels were really broken out. We waded knee-deep through propaganda, both written and verbal, and then returned to the dorm to compare notes, composites, song sheets, and to ferret out discrepancies in traditional fraternity stories. Most of us could not resist this salesmanship, and in early December chose our “home away from home.” By this time the struggle for survival had begun to take its toll. Every week there was news of someone transferring to M.I.T. or to Cal Tech, but the rest of us forged ahead through blue book after blue book. Worthy of note were three quite innocent words with non-Websterian meanings which had at this time become prominent in the W.P.I. version of the English language. These were “screw”, “scab”, and “snowed”. The first usually referred to examinations that were considered quite beyond the ability of the examinees. The second referred to a student whose efforts were directed towards eating, sleeping, and passing the above-mentioned exams. The third expression was generally used as a predicate adjective to describe the average student’s state of mind while taking one of these same examinations—i.e., an extreme state of confusion. Quite without warning, the furrowed hrows and confused expressions caused by repeated attacks in the form of examinations gave way to dreamy yawns as spring and, of course, spring fever bowed in. Afternoons grew longer, marks crept 82 OIla00 nf 1957 lower, and eight o’clock cuts became much more frequent. The supreme effort of cramming for finals swallowed up the time; the ax fell, and the year was over. As we took leave of one another for the summer, many of us recounted the events of the year. Although the Sophomores had made life slightly uncomfortable during hazing, and had trounced us in the paddle rush, we had had our day when we pulled the strongest men of the sophomore class through Institute Pond during the annual rope pull. We had enjoyed three tremendous formal weekends: the Inter¬ fraternity Ball, the Inauguration Ball, and the Junior Prom. As a sidelight, we had also laid the cornerstone for an education in engineering and had learned enough about each engineering field to decide in which course we would probably be able to last longest. After a summer’s vacation that seemed more like three weeks than three months, we returned to Tech as Sophomores, or at least as classified Freshmen. It was then that the party really started to get rough. Heading the list of Dramatis Personae for this act were Frederick R. Butler in a monologue entitled “Organic Chemistry”, William R. Grogan in a few scenes from “E-13”, and Walter Armandus Kistler with his rendition of “Statics”. Th ose of us in fraternities were also taking an evening course in salesmanship labeled “Rushing”. This was primarily designed as a laboratory course with over two hundred cases of varying difficulty from the Class of 1958 to practice on. A good part of the time of our Sophomore and Junior years was spent hiber¬ nating, counting the days to the next formal or next vacation, and writing reports. A report was not too difficult, however, unless it was on a new experiment. As the months progressed, homework was subordinated more and more to these and other activities up to the point where it was common practice to go into an exam armed only with instinct. But most of us (the fittest) adapted to these new conditions, passed all of our make-up exams, and found ourselves at the edge of the “Senior Slide”. That long- awaited legend seemed to retreat from our grasp like the Will-o’-the-Wisp. Finally we caught it and started tumbling down with interviews, parties, and more make-up exams adding to the velocity. (Incidentally, did you notice the similarity between the senior interviews and freshman rushing?) When “G Day” arrived, each of us turned and looked back over his shoulder at the four years behind. In the outside world we had seen the ascent to popularity of Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, and James Dean and the rise of color television. In the literary world the “Saturday Review” had been forced to share its stall at the newsstands with two new creations: “Mad” and “Playboy”. Within the walls of our Alma Mater we had observed both evolution and revolution. We had seen two presidents of the Institute, Alvin E. Cormeny and Arthur B. Bronwell. We had noted with sympathy the passing away of two depart¬ mental heads, Col. Holt and Dr. MacCullough. We were the transition class in several departments, as the courses were given the modern look. We watched our Student Government achieve greater strength and prestige with its revolutionary reconstruction. We saw the first undefeated football team since 1938 and a series of improvements and better records established in almost every activity and sport. We saw a campus of the future begin to unfold. As we felt the doors closing behind us, we realized that these had not only been four hard years, but four wonderful years, too. We were leaving something behind those doors which we would never regain; call that something youth, call it college spirit, or leave it nameless. We would never be the same. Proudly then, we looked ahead. amc J sMert JW, 83 Class of 58 President —Richard A. Lisbon Vice President —James A. Christo Treasurer —William F. Gess, Jr. Secretary —Harold O. Denzer, Jr. bitting, left to right: H. Denzer, R . Lisbon, J. Christo, W. Gess . Standing: J . Chenail, ]. Gill, F . Chrnara . Historian —Joseph L. Chenail Tech Senate Representatives — Frank Chmara Joseph B. Gill 86 We can dream, can’t we? 1954, 1955, 1956 and now 1957. The years are just roll¬ ing on beautifully. We have our ups and we have our downs, but it seems that there are more downs than ups. Just think—no more gym classes, and a choice—get this —a choice of whether we want to sleep Saturday morning or attend R.O.T.C. classes. We’re Juniors!! — Well, at least some are. This year we came hack to the “Toot” full of energy and good news: “No more Physics”. We became the big brothers of the freshman class of ’60. We helped, inspired and taught them all that we learned the hard way. We cheered our little friends on in their efforts to overcome a powerful sophomore contingent and proudly watched them romp in the Paddle Rush, knowing that we had done our Putting on the act! job well. ( Ed. Note: The ivriter of this article felt it was better to leave out the remaining details of the Freshman- Sophomore competition.) A few times this year one could find many Juniors in Riley House shooting pool. Reason: waiting for their class rings and not just passing the time of day. Poor HerfT Jones, we really are keeping him on the run. Distinctions? Heck, yes. The first class to wear the new R.O.T.C. “Mexican Army” uniforms, that’s us. A new rope was purchased by the Institute, and we were the first to officiate in its use. Now there’s just one thing left. Yep. you guessed it— graduation! One more year, gang, and we ll be reciting our own names in the book. See you next year. 07 j 1 Left to right: L. Courtemanche, F. Cohee, F. Lutze, P. Paddington, D. Ferrari, F. Blonder. With the coming of another autumn the Class of ’59 returned to Boynton Hill to resume our struggle with the Institute. Tempered, and we mean tempered, by the ex¬ periences of our past year at Tech, we looked forward with anticipation to the indoctrination of the incoming Freshmen and the skirmishes for control of the Goat’s Head. In order to be in the proper receptive mood for the new¬ comers we reminisced about our own welcome at the hands of the present junior class. Now we were the dominating figures at Earle Bridge. The Freshmen tried—we must give them credit for that—but they were no match for the men of ’59. For after gaining their confidence T y dropping the Paddle Rpsh, we needed but a few gentle tugs in the battle of the hemp to lead the bewildered Freshmen through the “fountain of youth’’ in record time. Nor did we stop there. In the annual Frosh-Soph gridiron tilt, we trounced them severely with quarterback Dick Bratt doing an excellent job at the helm. The score? One of the largest ever regis¬ tered at Tech—but we won’t embarrass the Frosh by giving it. Then there was no stopping us. Norm Monks, Phil Pud- dington, and Bob Berg sparked the attack that led to No place for boys. Lift that barge; tote that bale. President —Philip H. Puddington Vice President —Donald R. Ferrari Treasurer —Lee H. Courtemanche Secretary —Frederick FI. Lutze Tech Senate Representatives — Fred D. Blonder Frank M. Cohee, Jr. another victory in soccer. And so on went the string of victories throughout the year, as we Sophomores racked up our first Goat’s Head trophy. Yes, we must give the Frosh credit—they tried. But as we said before, they were no match for the men of ’59. Big wheels? Escape! Nineteen-sixty is when we’ll look back on it all and say, “Hmmmm”, once, we were Freshmen (at least once). It was September 23, 1956; we approached Sanford Riley Hall, a suitcase in our hand, an ambition, a dream in our mind, and a song in our heart. A few breathless heart- throbs later, we came face to face, for the first time, with BANCROFT TOWER. We now became aware that the universe was not ours alone: there were Sophomores to be reckoned with. So we reckoned with them. By the time our stunning sandwich-board signs, fetching beanies, and accursed bow-ties were discarded, we had earned a reputa¬ tion as the most spirited Freshman class to invade Tech in many a year. We astounded the student body by trounc¬ ing the Sophomores in the Paddle Rush; the Sophomores were now aware that there were Freshmen to he reckoned with! The almost-legendary Goat’s Head was returned to campus. The next day at the Rope Pull, we sprang our second great surprise: we lost. Now we really had the Sopho¬ mores guessing! Then came the football game, the basket¬ ball game, tennis match, track meet, the Tech Carnival. We exploded surprise after surprise, until, when the com¬ petition was over, the Sophomores looked upon us in wonder 90 Welcome! and could not help but think, “What manner of men are these ? ” Freshmen! The Sophomores, bless their souls, did not take all our time. Freshmen were active in all school activities and con¬ tributed vital parts to the machinery of Tech’s clubs, publi¬ cations, athletic teams, and fraternities. Our spare time, we spent studying. Most of us never knew we had spare time between three and four A.M. In general, we enjoyed our freshman year. The Chemistry Department was actually very reasonable; the Physics Department, colorful; the Mili¬ tary Science Department, right in step; and the English Department tried. But what we remember when all else is forgotten is the friendly spirit, the good will of the upper¬ classmen and the faculty, that “school spirit, difficult to define, impossible not to notice and absorb—the spirit that makes Tech, “Tech,” and made us, just freshmen, each 100 per cent proud to he 0.1 per cent of WORCESTER TECH. Dormitory Committee 91 - ■ v ; . . ; v , ; : v I m v 1 1 ■ ' % . .. : . X957 I). G. STRIBY W. C. ROGLER, JR. D. J. LUSSIER R. A. BARLOW R. H. BECKETT S. Z. GUNTER M. G. GORDON J. A. CHENEY E. W. EIDT, JR. 95 R. A. BEAUDET J. A. BROWN, JR J. A. CHENEY E. W. EIDT, JR S. Z. GUNTER ' Who’s Who I Among Students mgW wL. in American C- lap ¥ fa Universities - .A 0B h And Colleges D. J. LUSSIER R. R. PURPLE England has its Burke’s Peerage, the United States has its Social Register, and American colleges and universities have their Who’s Who. But whereas in the first two or¬ ganizations the people are included on the basis of birth, wealth, and social position, recognition in Who’s Who is given only on the basis of accomplishments. It is a tribute to those men who have excelled on their campus as under¬ graduates. The college is proud to have men ol this caliber representing her in the national eye. R. A. YATES 97 Seated, left to right: IV. If ' . Rawstron, R. P. Schlenker, D. B. Rising, R. A. Yates, R. A. Beaudet. Standing: R. P. Weis, A. Vranos, W. A. Saxton, R. F. Galligan, R. L. Brass, A. Nedvin, D. S. Crimmins, G. H. Long, Jr., W. C. Rogler, Jr., C. L. Adams, T. C. Lekas, C. M. Pomeroy, A. F. Sullivan, S. Z. Gunter. Tau Beta Pi Donald B. Rising Robert A. Yates Ralph P. Schlenker Robert A. Beaudet William W. Rawstron President Vice President Treasurer Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary Three score and twelve years ago, it was decided that a society dedicated to the honoring of men of distinguished scholarship and exemplary character in the field of engineer¬ ing should he established. Such was the beginning of Tau Beta Pi at Lehigh University. Now with ninety-nine chap¬ ters distributed throughout the nation, it is to the engineer¬ ing students what Phi Beta Kappa is to those in liberal arts. Twice each year, in the Spring and Fall, the pledges of I au Bete” are seen carrying a wooden bent on campus (if it hasn’t been already stolen by one of their classmates). The bent is a symbol of honor, for only the top fifth of the senior class and the top eighth of the junior class are eligi¬ ble. But marks alone do not put a man in “Tau Bete”, they are also chosen with consideration to leadership, character, and activities. 1 o belong to “Tau Bete” is an honor aspired to by all engineers for only about five per cent of all engineers have the honor of wearing a Tau Beta Pi key. The chapter of Tau Beta Pi here at Tech not only honors the students pledged hut also promotes better student-faculty relations. To this end they provide a student questionnaire to help the faculty meet the needs of the students better, and a 1 au Beta Pi outing which gives the students and faculty a chance to get together socially. To the men of “Tau Bete” we the average students doff our caps in honor of a job well done. 98 Sigma Xi The Society of the Sigma Xi was founded at Cornell University in 1886 to fill the need for an Honorary Society to recognize excellence in science and especially in scientific research. The motto of the Society, “Companions in Zealous Research”, indicates its aim of providing a common meet¬ ing ground for people of science, regardless of their field. As this school year came to a close, there were over 75,000 members of the Society, and there was at least one chapter in each of the forty-eight states. The Worcester Chapter of the Society of the Sigma Xi was installed in 1908. The membership of the society is divided into two classifications: Full Members, who have evidenced ability in research by their production of actual research projects, and Associate Members, who have evi¬ denced potential research ability. In the Worcester Chap¬ ter, those members of the senior class who have, in the opinion of the members of the Chapter, shown by their scholastic performance and by their attitude toward scien¬ tific matters that they have a future in research are elected to associate membership in the Society. In 1956 the Chap¬ ter elected sixteen Associate Members, one Full Member, and promoted five Associate Members to Full Membership. The Worcester Chapter holds at least four open meetings each year, at which speakers from various fields of scientific activity present new developments in their particular field. At the meeting held in March the newly elected Members and Associate Members were initiated into the Society. The following men became mem¬ bers of the Society in March. Full Member: David A. LaMarre—B.S. W.P.I. ’54 Lawrence C. Neale—M.S. W.P.I. ’57 Associate Member: Alan F. Petit—B.S. W.P.I. ’55 Crosby L. Adams Leland H. Baker, Jr. Robert A. Beaudet Rene R. Bertrand Robert K. Crane John P. Densler Adi Eisenberg Stephen Z. Gunter Alan R. Gustafson Walter C. Kress Norman R. Landry George H. Long, Jr. George J. Mitsis Victor L. Moruzzi William W. Rawstron Donald B. Rising William A. Saxton Ralph P. Schlenker Robert K. Schmidt John G. Smith Arthur F. Sullivan Alexander Vranos Joseph J. Weber Robert P. Weis Robert A. Yates Front row, left to right: Dr. C. MacCullough (deceased). Dr. R. Heller, Prof. F. N. Webster, Prof. F. S. Finlayson, Prof. H. B. Feldman. Second row: Prof. K. G. Merriam, Dr. R. B. Allen, Prof. B. L. Wellman, Prof. K. E. Scott, Prof. T. . Morgan, Prof. F. A. Anderson, Prof. J. C. Johnson, Prof. M. Freiser, Dr. A. E. Parker, Dr. W. L. Kranich. Eta Kappa Nu President Vice President Treasurer Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary William A. Saxton Kenneth E. Hermance Robert L. Brass James A. Brown, Jr. Collins M. Pomeroy Eta Kappa Nu is an honorary Electrical Engineering so¬ ciety whose aim it is to assist the Electrical Engineering Department in any and every way, and in life, to further the profession of electrical engineering through better co¬ operation and understanding among engineers. The Society extends membership to those Seniors in the upper third of their class and Juniors in the upper fourth of their class who have shown a personality and an ability which indicate that they will be a credit to the electrical en¬ gineering profession. Eta Kappa Nu was first founded at the University of Illinois, and Gamma Delta Chapter was installed at Tech in June, 1951. On campus the organization takes charge of the E.E. Department’s display during the open house on Parents’ Day, and the members also show visitors through the Atwater Kent Labs. Thus members and non-members alike are helped by this instructive organization in improv¬ ing the standards of the profession, the courses of in¬ struction, and the prestige of the institution in general. Sitting, left to right: K. E. Hermance, R. L. Brass, W. A. Saxton, C. M. Pomeroy. Standing: R. K. Crane, R. A. Rarlow, E. C. Eraser, J. A. Brown, R. G Bedard, J. S. Demetry, N. R. Landry, S. ' . Gunter. 100 President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Robert F. Galligan Arthur Nedvin Charles A. Tyson Alfred E. Barry Twice a year, once in the Fall and once in the Spring, proud men could be seen decorated with a white carnation and a lead slug leaving Alden Memorial after a school assembly. For it was during this time that chosen men were pledged to the National Honorary Collegiate Journal¬ ism Fraternity, Pi Delta Epsilon. Pi Delt honors these men by rewarding them for their outstanding contributions to Tech’s various publications. Every fraternity has an outstanding purpose, and the main purpose of Pi Delta Epsilon is to promote student participation in all undergraduate publications. As Pi Delt achieves this purpose, it, at the same time, elevates the cause of journalism and stimulates a spirit and loyalty to the Alma Mater. In 1909, Pi Delta Epsilon was founded at Syracuse Uni¬ versity in New York, and in 1948 it became a chapter at Worcester Tech. Since that time, it has grown rapidly and is recognized as an outstanding Honor Society on the “hill”. Pi Delta Epsilon, besides advising campus publications and helping them solve problems that they encountered, also aided these organizations with gifts of financial assistance. The annual Spring fraternity songfest, sponsored by Pi Delt, was once again a success, as was the program instituted to advise and help the newspapers of the City’s high schools. The brothers of Pi Delta Epsilon will leave Tech know¬ ing that their literary knowledge will greatly aid them in their future endeavors, wherever they may be. Pi Delta Epsilon k j H - • J I ; ' Yet ' j kBL ' - ' J Mli S ' v ... TTj ffV ' | Lj I ' ! • ' w jHS;1 I mfZf , - ■ ■ ■ ■ Front row, left to right: S. Z. Gunter, A. W. Hemenway, A. E. Harry, A. Nedvin, R. F. Galligan, C. A. Tyson, R. A. Beaudet. Second row: J. M. Bandarra, Jr., J. M. Hoban, E. L. Gallini, R. A. Barlow, G. W. Matarrese, R. R. Purple, R. H. Beckett, R. W. Stevens. 101 First row, left to right: A. T. Reed, L. R. Lavallee, W. F. ' Carroll, L. S. Strzelecki. Second row: R. C. Bearse, T. A. Poole, W. E. Pendleton, R. G. Bedard, H. J. Phelan, M. M. Mendes. Third row: J. E. Weyand, R. R. Jakubauskas, B. S. Collins, E. D. Tenney, W. J. Talbot, R. A. Fransen. Pershing Rifles If you’ve lived in Sanford Riley Hall, you doubtless were wakened at least once during the Fall by the shouting of commands and sounds of marching feet at six-thirty in the morning. What was all the noise about? It was simply the men of the Pershing Rifles conducting their pledges through another form of “hell weekThen, after the new men were initiated, they were rewarded by the right to wear the symbols of their organization: a blue and white citation cord worn on the R.O.T.C. uniform. What is the Pershing Rifles? The Pershing Rifles is a national R.O.T.C. honorary society composed of students who desire to become accomplished in military precision drill and leadership. The Society was founded at the Uni¬ versity of Nebraska in 1894 by General John J. Pershing. Company W of the 8th Regiment received its charter at Tech in 1953. In four years the Pershing Rifles has made remarkable advances and now is firmly established at the school. During the year the Pershing Rifles held periodic drills at the Army Reserve Center and entered into several drill competitions. Their activities for the year also included the annual weekend trip to Fort Devens, marching in the Parents’ Day parade along with the Salisbury Guard and in the Worcester s Veterans Day parade. In their marching and drill they carried their honor well. Captain Executive Officer Finance Officer Wayne E. Pendleton Richard G. Bedard John E. McGinnis 102 Salisbury Guard Named for an organization of the same nature, which was organized in 1873, the Salisbury Guard is a military drill team specializing in mass precision drill and manual of arms. Major revision took place in October of ’54 initi¬ ated by Dean Francis W. Roys, then acting President of W.P.I., and Lt. Colonel Charles E. Harris, Prof, of Military Science and Tactics. A white citation cord or fourragere worn with the regu¬ lar R.O.T.C. uniform identifies Guard members. The sharp drill outfit consists mainly of white helmet, scarf, and gloves, worn with the regular khaki shirt and wool trousers. Besides competing in the Massachusetts Drill Competi¬ tion, the Guard marched at Parents’ Day and other im¬ portant school functions. In these activities Worcester Tech was represented with distinction by a well-drilled group. Offering a good opportunity to gain rank in the R.O.T.C. battalion, the Salisbury Guard gave the cadets a chance to cultivate and display their marching ability and develop qualities of military leadership. But even after graduation, the lessons learned will be of service to the members of the organization, whether it he in civilian or military life. Front row, left to right: J. B. Vivona, B. E. Sclioppe, B. H. Saulnier, Jr., E. IV. Angell, L. D. Smith, Jr., D. M. Wood, R. M. W allace, R. €. Bcarse, D. O. Desrosiers. Second roiv: A. J. LoV eterre, D. L. Backlin, R. A. St. Jean, W. M. Aitlcen, B. S. Collins, W. J. Talbot, W. P. Ringdahl, R. A. Levesque, A. J. Kowalewski, R. B. Mulholland, Jr., J. A. Fernandes. Commanding Officer —- Lee D. Smith, Jr. Lieutenant — Everett W. Angell 103 GENTS President Jerry. Finkle Secretary Charles I. Friedman T r easier er Donald G. Craig Front row, left to right: W. M. Spof- ford, D. G. Craig, G. Finkle, P. R. Beswick. Second row: G. I. Friedman, D. J. Fisher, Jr., T. T. Brand, Jr. On almost any Thursday night this year, anyone who was hold enough to venture far back into the dark depths of the Valhalla restaurant was very liable to see a very strange sight before his eyes. What he probably saw, if he could see at all, was several gentlemen engineers, all wearing top hats, white shirts and red ties, and sipping on some kind of brew which they called “royal nectar”. In actuality there sat a well-qualified and exclusive group of noble squires living it I. H. Every week of the year at the White Eagle Club gathered a small hut wizened group of Seniors that composed one of the oldest social organizations on campus, the I.H.E.E. The letters simply stand for “I Hate Electrical Engineering” and beware the penalty for introducing topics about school at the meetings. The organization also sponsored several big events during the year, which included a picnic in the spring with the alumni attending and a trip to Boston to the Pops. But up at another meeting of the Gentlemen Engineers’ Non- Temperance Society, or what is more commonly alluded to as the “Gents”. The organization consists of a group of Mechanical Engineers who get sick of slide rules once a week and retire to more favorable surroundings to discuss lighter topics and generally sop it up. And we too would like to reiterate the farewell of our colleagues with the oft-heard expression of college life. . . . “Hie!” E. E. dignity is not tl e only virtue of the society when we recall the fine display of sporting skill in the IHEE-ACHERS basketball game. Yet when out on their weekly soiree, the emphasis is not on drinking. For these men sporting the gaudy vests, bow ties, and straw hats have joined together solely to forget the routine of school life and to enjoy interesting discussions that are introduced at the meetings. But even though we don’t drink, we won’t refuse a toast to the success of us all. 104 Vice President Edward M. Dennett Secretary Richard A. Barlow Treasurer Richard E. Wright President Robert R. Purple Front row, lejt to right: A. T. Devault, J. M. Bandarra, Jr., M. G. Gordon, L. A. Keefe. Standing: R. E. W right, R. R. Purple, R. A. Barlow, W. A. Saxton. ACHE RS Believing in the powers of good old New England Brew to ease the woes and cares of college life, the Aspirant Chem¬ ical Engineers Risibility Society was founded at Tech in 1950 to enable its members to discuss the world’s problems with “a maximum of levity, a minimum of gravity, and a modicum of sobriety.” On a Wednesday night you can find the men with red suspenders, “Kentucky Colonel” ties, and derbies down at the “S” where, with nimble elbows and hollow legs, the members quickly depleted Worcester’s malt supply, while putting a strain on the capacity of the sewage disposal plant. With happy hearts and bloodshot eyes we, the ACHERS of ’57, leave this word of wit and wisdom to our succes¬ sors . . . Hie!’ President — Arthur Nedvin Vice President — Santo M. Bramande First row, left to right: T. C. Lekas, E. J. Foley, P. A. Mancini. Second row: A. Vranos, D. J. Murphy, A. Nedvin, A. C. Papaioannou. Third row: S. M., Bramande, IF. C. Rogler, Jr., G. P. Fauteux, R. F. I. Conte, J. M. Duff. Daniel J. Murphy Secretary-Treasurer — 105 1957 Tech Senate President Treasurer Secretary Robert H. Beckett Frank M. Cohee, Jr. Professor Richard F. Morton Now in its third year of operation, our bi-cameral form of student government has expanded its functions to a new high level of activity. The Tech Council in the past year has engaged in new duties pertaining to finance, legislative opera¬ tion, and service to the student body. The Tech Council is structurally divided into the Tech Senate and the Council of Presidents. The Tech Senate is com¬ posed of one faculty member, two representatives of each class, the class presidents, and the President of the Tech Council, who is elected from the Senior class by the student body. It is the purpose of the Senate to promote harmony between the administration and the student body, and it is its function to legislate on matters pertaining to the various classes and to the student body as a whole. Sitting, left to right: ]. Brown R. Yates Prof. Morton R. Beckett F. Cohee It ' . Rogler D. Striby Standing: F. Blonder F. Chrnara J. Gill P. Puddington R. Lisbon R. Pokraka 108 Council of Presidents SPEAKER Robert A. Yates President — Robert A. Yates Treasurer — Stephen Z. Gunter Secretary — Professor Wilmer LeRoy Kranich First row, left to right: A. C. Lee, Jr. S. M. Bramande Dr. W. L. Kranich R. A. Yates S. Z. Gunter M. G. Gordon IF. A. Saxton Back row: A. Eisenberg A. T. Devault R. A. Barlow J. S. Demetry W. M. Gasek C. A. Whitney J. A. Brown, Jr. H. B. Pritz R. P. Schlenker D. G. Striby R. F. Galligan C. M. Pomeroy J. D. Daly E. G. Fraser S. K. Poultney The Council of Presidents is composed of one faculty member, the presidents of recognized campus organizations, and the Speaker of the Council of Presidents, who is elected from within the organization by its membership. The pur¬ pose of the Counci l of Presidents is to co-ordinate its mem¬ ber organizations, and it is its function to handle business pertaining to these organizations. The operations of the Tech Council include the sponsor¬ ing of assemblies, the apportioning of the Student Activity Fund, the planning and effecting of Parents’ Day and Fresh¬ man orientation, the supervision of Freshman hazing, the enforcement of the Activities Eligibility Code, and the en¬ acting of legislation of various matters of student interest. In addition to its formal duties, the Tech Council this year has investigated the General Excellence Trophy point system, initiated the Rope Pull Dance, suggested new Insti¬ tute parking rules, and was instrumental in the revision of the school calendar. Over all, the Tech Council has had a very good year in guiding the progress of the student body. 109 Seated, left to right: A. R. Gustafson D. N. Olson C. M. Pomeroy R. R. Purple Back row: H. R. Rydstrom R. A. Lisbon A. C. Papaioannou J. Korelitz Interfraternity Council The Interfraternity Council, one of the most influential and respected organizations on campus, is comprised of two faculty members and a representative from each of the nine fraternities. Heading the group this year, as in the past, is Pro¬ fessor Claude Scheifley, Chairman, with Mr. Harvey Wahls as Secretary. In brief, the Council has the responsible task of pro¬ moting and maintaining a harmonious relationship among the several fraternities in an endeavor to channel their individual efforts toward the collective goal of improving the standards of Worcester Tech. In attaining this goal, each year the Council originates a project of significance to the Institute and fraternities. Through these ideas they have contributed greatly to the expansion and prestige of the Institute. One of the recent projects was the sculpturing of a bust of a past president of the Institute, the late Admiral Cluverius. The sculpture was started four years ago by a European sculptor, and the bust was accepted on behalf of the Institute by Dean Roys at an assembly last November. It now resides in the central library—a fine tribute to a fine man. The major event of the year on every fraternity’s calendar was the I.F. Ball, sponsored by the Council. This year’s theme was “Sleighride Serenade” with beautiful decorations and music by Lester Lanin providing a gay atmosphere in which the fraternities could join together socially for a memorable evening. In answer to the national call for Hungarian Relief, part of the proceeds of the Ball were donated to this program. Another innovation of the Council was the establishment of a Subcommittee on I.F. Rushing composed of a representa¬ tive from each fraternity. The purpose of the Committee was to investigate the rushing rules in respect to their efficiency and applicability at Tech and to offer a better opportunity for the fraternities to cite and work out their grievances among them¬ selves. Almost anything that influences the relationship of the fraternities comes up before the Interfraternity Council. Hence, it would be impossible to enumerate their many duties and accomplishments in this area. It can truly be said, however, that the Council can he justly proud of their achievements toward mutual cooperation among the fraternities on campus. Belle of the Boll. Student Service Council President — Michael G. Gordon Vice President — Donald J. Lussier Treasurer — James S. Demetry Secretary — Allan T. Devault Although new in name, the Student Service Council is in reality one of the oldest organizations on campus. Founded in 1891 as the Student Christian Association, its original scope of activities was limited by sectarian considerations. Through the years the S.C.A.’s policy of rendering services to a few were broadened to such an extent that eventually its membership encompassed the entire student body regard¬ less of religious denomination. Thus it was unanimously agreed upon that a change in name would be in keeping with the organization’s present day function. The Council is composed of one representative from each of the fraternities on campus and Shield, an association of independent students. Among the diversified functions per¬ formed by the S.S.C. are: planning and supervising the pro¬ duction of the Tech Carnival; publishing the weekly “Stu¬ dent Activities Sheet”; printing and distributing the “Tech Bible” and the “Tech Blotter”; managing the Student Cen¬ ter, better known as the Riley House; affiliating each student with the church of his choice; and working in conjunction with the Athletic Department in conducting the annual Blood Drive. In its typically quiet and efficient manner, the Student Service Council, in some way, touches daily upon the stu¬ dent’s life. Seated, left to right: M. G. Gordon, Prof. C. F. Meyer. Standing: IF. E. Pendleton, P. A. Mancini, D. J. Lussier, A. T. Devault, A. E. Tanner, IF. B. Juhnevicz, J. S. Demetry, T. W. ilurran, A. IF. Anderson. Ill Peddler I know “Barry” is listed here some place. Don ' t plagiarize, Charliel Front row, left to right: M. G. Gordon, R. F. Galligan, S. Z. Gunter, A. Nedvin, A. E. Barry, C. A. Tyson. Second row: IV. ]. Houde, R. A. Beaudet, R. P. O ' Rourk, H. A. Berger, G. B. Gulbranson, N. P. DePratti, R. R. Purple, B. R. Martin, H. 0. Painter, F. B. Kelly, L. M. Hattori, J. A. Alfieri. Third row: M. S. Gutman, J. D. Daly, J. M. Hoban, I. Bermann, D. G. ' Craig, D. A. Sawin, R. J. Bugly, R. A. Berg, L. F. Cournoyer, T. W. Curran, S. R. Kesslen, J. N. Robichaud, C. M. Stasey, L. Dworkin, R . D. Kangas, J. E. Boggio. Top row: M. H. Smith, D. F. Klocek, W. F. Zavatkay, J. A. Duddy, Esq., N. J. Taupeka, IV. J. O ' Neil, S. F. Gardella, M. J. Stephans, R. P. Schlenker, W. F. Curran, F. M. Cohee, Jr., H. M. Robbin, R. A. hitman, J. Korelitz, F. H. Clarke. Well, Tyson left the title any way. “Who’s got copy?” “Offset or half-tone?” “Type this, word count that!” To a stranger all these phrases, and many more, are gibberish. But to the Peddler these words are the language of great enjoyment, the language unique to the land of the printing press and printer’s ink. For it is the Peddler which each year tries to capture that which is Worcester Tech. To capture the humor of its everyday life; the sadness of death in the ranks of the faculty; the pride and fulfillment of its societies in inimitably written word and picture: this is the Peddler’s goal. The degree to which this goal is accomplished rests in the opinion of the readers. This year’s staff feel justly proud of its work in the organization. Because the previous method of staff organiza¬ tion was found unwieldy, a new constitution embodying the principle of “chain of command” has been written, and to¬ ward this aim for greater efficiency more editorships for underclassmen have been created. The editors have con¬ ceived the largest book in the school’s history. No art work, no layouts have felt the hands of an outsider, thus the material from cover to cover is student-done. In the book itself ideas never before seen on campus have been incorporated. Montages, wide variety of layouts and half-screening have been used to transform the ideas of the staff from imagination to copy and ink. The versatility of offset has been combined with the quality of half-tones. Bendays, bleeds, color have been woven together in a manner never before thought possible. In addition, the book here before you is the first yearbook anywhere in the nation to use the Dow Chemical Company’s “magnesium plate process” as its printing medium. What more can be done rests with the future. To the editors and staff the makeups, the kidding around, the troublesome moments, all the minute details of the book are history. In the spring of 1956 it was conceived; the summer and winter of ’56 was the time of gestation; and birth came in the spring of ’57. The life span of the yearbook for the Peddler organiza- 113 tion is over. For the reader it has just begun. Faculty Advisor -— Professor Albert J. Schtvieger “It can’t hurt trying.” Tech News Boynton Hall, Sunday. Special to the Peddler: How! Me Throwing Bull. Me chief spy for Peddler. Spy on Tech News. Me very clever. Tech News think-um me wooden Indian cuz me hand-um out cigars. Me have better reason to hand-um out cigars than wooden Indian. No matter. Me good spy. Me look close. See lots of people. People sit; people stand; walk; run; talk; scratch-um head; say bad words. Me listen careful; learn many bad words; no understand what go on. But me plenty smart Indian. Me got-um wrinkles on forehead. Me see big man. Big, big man! Him must be chief of Tech Neivs. Me go to him; ask-um questions. Him surprised to see wooden Indian talk. Me tell him me spy. Him plenty surprised; ask name. Me tell-um him me Throwing Bull. This plenty influential name. Big man laugh; him get-um sociable; tell-um me all about Tech News. Chief say Tech News have four, six, sometimes eight pages. This very important. Me make-um notches in slide rule. On first page is news. News very hard to get; too much work for chief; reporters get news. Chief say be¬ sides news, reporters get-um aehehead, foot-sore and finger- cramp—but get-um news too. Reporters good men; me give-um two cigars! On inside pages is editorial. Big man say this most im¬ portant part of paper; him say everybody read-um funnies first thing. Chief say Tech News not got-um funnies; every¬ body read-um editorial first. Me not say nothing about “cartunes” because me not know how to spell him. Besides editorial is stuff about big Indian tribe called Greeks and small tribes what have teepees On Other Hills. Also is sports page to pat-um ball players on back for winning ball game. Sometimes necessary also to apologize for losing ball game. Me tell-um chief me think most important part of paper is page that say smoke-um healthy butts, do-um all kinds of other stuff, and at bottom of page, it say go-um to Tech Pharmacy. Chief say this not most important thing. Him say most important thing is that paper do such good job of telling everybody everything, and men on paper work-um very, very hard to do this. Me too think-um this true; make- uni Throwing Bull very thoughtful; give-um everybody four cigars! Do you think the President tvill mind? The nd for the “Old Ladies Home ” must he in the issue. First row, left to right: R. W. Stevens, J. F. Daly, G. IF. Matarrese, R. F. Galligan, R. A. Barlow, D. D. Girard, J. M. Hoban, R. R. Purple, R. H. Beckett, R. A. Beaudet. Second row: L. M. Hattori, R. P. O’Rourk, P. J. Zaitini, Jr., I. Berrnann, L. L. Dutram, Jr., E. L. Gallini, P. G. Sikoris, . 0. Painter, C. A. Tyson, J. P. Dunne, Jr. Third row: L. H. Courtemanche, E. A. Saulnier, J. N. Robichaud, R. N. Wallace, W. T. Curran, P. E. Johnson, R. J. Rujly, W. F. • Curran. Fourth row: . E. Clarkson, Jr., R. K. Crane. W. J. O ' Neil, R. P. Schou, S. F. Gardella, J. A. Duddy, Esq., R. A. Schlenker, F. M. C.ohee. Jr. — “A horse, a horse! My Kingdom for a horse. Three ghosts and a psychologist. President — Stephen Z. Gunter Secretary — Adrian D. Atkins Student Director — James S. Demetry Stage Manager — Winford T. Nowell Business Manager — Charles A. Tyson Front TOW, left to right: H. K. Steves, R. A. Allen, J. S. Demetry, C. A. Tyson, S. Z. Gunter, A. D. Atkins, W. T. Nowell, J. Korelitz, R. L. Norton. Second row: J. D. Daly, D. R. Bragg, J. H. Porter, S. R. Kesselen, T. W. Curran, C. M. Pomeroy, A. C. Papaioannou, S. L. Vrusho, R. F. Strachan. Third row: R. A. Litman, D. E. Kirk, A. Nedvin, R. S. Jenkins, F. If ' . Reinhart, H. B. Pritz, P. L. Morse, D. S. Miller, R. R. Saxton, E. C. Fraser, S. . Radin. Masque Come right in. Yes, I’m. Dean Upping of Students and Admission. As you know there is no tuition charge here be¬ cause we are self-supporting, but we don’t let just everyone in. Regular members work very hard and in return they are rewarded with greatly increased knowledge. Faculty Advisor Kennedy and 1 will take you around and explain what we do here. Listen carefully and you’ll learn much. First we come to Acting 57. This is a very spirited group. Most of these men have been preparing seriously for their future positions for many years. Those boys in their underwear on the left are preparing for the big event of the year the Junior Prom weekend production. Our talent scouts spared no expense in recruiting some ol the outstanding comedians in the country for this very important occasion. Also at great expense, we induced some of the top writers in the country to create a masterpiece in three acts entitled “Stalag 17”. Of course we graciously allowed one group to try it out on Broadway and an¬ other to make a picture based on it. Not everyone could be fitted into this play, however, so a serious one is also being undertaken by that smaller group on the right there. This is a gem from the pen of a young unknown named Eugene 0 Neill. If everyone looks slightly crazy, that’s intentional. “Where the Cross Is Made’ happens to he one of those salty sagas with ghosts and .demented sea captains. Oh, yes, that group with script in hand is rehearsing for a radio play, written by a couple of the actors. It’s a take-off on a quiz show—quite hilarious, I understand. The Acting 57 class is the one that receives most of the credit for the productions, but they couldn’t do much without the help of the other two departments. Right around the corner is Staging 57, which looks like a carpentry class at first glance. Skilled craftsmen build sets created by famous designers. Unemployed artists do the painting and finishing touches, making the finished sets virtual master¬ pieces. Another part of this class is devoted to electrical work, especially lighting effects, including the use of the baby-blue spot. Sound effect specialists and prop men shouldn’t be forgotten, either. Besides working on the two plays each year, members of this class work on many of the other functions held at school, providing muscle-power and technical knowledge to make the programs a success. President Student Director Drum Major Manager Arthur C. Lee, Jr. Roger J. Normand Oscar 0. St. Thomas Daniel J. Murphy Marching Band And Boyntonians Front row, left to right: IF. F. Lynch D. B. Denniston A. L. Girard R. L. Norton F. B. Kelley D. H. Twitchell P. S. Stramese A. P. Vine R. E. Purpura 0. St. Thomas Second row: S. P. Roberts F. Snively F. J. Kazeriod D. G. Craig C. D. Driscoll A. C. Lee F. B. Wisnowski J. B. Clark Third row: F. O. Geffken R. H. Campbell D. W. Briggs S. K. Poultney If ' . M. Aitken C. J. Enright, Jr. C. Lipshitz “Who’s the leader of our band? Lvnch does, as big a hit on campus as any It’s plain, as plain can be. B-i-1—,1-e-y, L-y-n-c-h.” The words may not fit, but Bill .. . „ s any musical director within the far reaches of Worcester city. He it is who leads our illustrious band in its noisy entreaties to the great god Zeus for strength at the altar before the bonfire. And the following day, blaring with spirit, the band crashed forth with all kinds of coordination in an effort to stir up frenzied support at the football games. _ When winter came and the snows fell, Bill took the band indoors to hibernate in a far corner of the gym. But every once in a while, we heard a loud series of toots during time-outs in the basketball games, which signified that the musicians were still in competition with the cheerleaders. These aren’t the only times we’ve seen Bill and the band. The two concerts given during the year were varied enough to give every listener from Tschaikovsky to Satchmo something to remember the school by. The more talented music-makers go on to join the ranks of the Boyntonians, the school’s good will representative to the music world. This group played for the Homecoming Dance, the Sparks party, at an assembly, and in various engage¬ ments around the city. They, if anybody, let the world know that W.P.I. is not composed of just a warped conglomeration of scientists with no appreciation of aesthetics. a In present day terms the Boyntonians’ rendition of “Tenderly” was “cool”, while their version of the “Saints was fan¬ tastic”. This year the band was under the magic wand of Art Lee, trumpet, who will be graduating come June along with Jack Buzzi, “the Man with the Alto Sax”. But when we get right down to it, where would the school be without either the Marching Band or the Boyntonians. They may not have the precision of the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra, but we doubt very much if this fine group could stir up as much enthusiasm at the games as our Marching Band does. That word, spirit, is one of the most indispensable charac¬ teristics of Tech, and the Band has done its full share in cultivating it. 116 First row, left to right: R. E. Miller, J. S. Demetry, C. h. Green, Director, D. D. Hoagland, C. L. Adams. Second row: J. B. Clarke, A. L. Girard, R. R. Johnson, K. E. Hermance, R. S. Stevens, Jr., R. D. Kangas, A. T. Reed, R. P. Michaud, M. A. Cappers, Jr., D. B. Rising, K. F. Pomeroy, J. A. Fado, C. G. Alex, H. A. Sholl, J. B. Borge, E. R. Morse, T. Sein. Third row: G. E. Crosby, L. J. Scott, III, R. K. Crane, H. 0. Denzer, Jr., R. A. Johnson, 0. E. Bassette. T. A. French, K. J. Burke, A. L. Johannsen, G. J. Schoen, T. N. Hurley, A. E. Daniels, W. ]. Firla, J. M. Duff. Fourth row: D. E. Stuart, F. A. Droms, Jr.. B. A. MacPhetres, P. C. Lenz, B. S. Collins, P. L. Morse, W. C. Lupoli, R. E. Thompson, J. J. Pleasants, W. Veith, J. A. Brotvn, Jr., T. J. Talbot, J. S. Holley, Jr., W. Israel. Glee Club So you wish you’d gone to a co-ed school? So you feel the need of feminine companionship in your extra-curricular activities? Well then, tell you what I’m gonna’ do. My friend, you have the golden opportunity of joining our fine, active Glee Club. Yes, sir, we hold the enviable distinction of being the most nearly co-educational activity on Boynton Hill. Com¬ bined with our feminine counterpart from Becker Junior College (I mean girls, son), we never fail to instill some Christmas spirit into Tech’s work-laden engineers at the very enjoyable Christmas assembly. These aren t the only girls you get to meet either. The girls at Colby were glad to see us, and the ones at Leslie in Boston didn t seem to dislike us even though we weren’t “Ivy”. Concerts here and at the University of Rhode Island gave us a chance to get acquainted with that group (va-va-va-vum! ). We were also invited to sing at the House in the Pines at Norton, Mass. A more enjoyable slate of activi¬ ties could hardly have been devised. Then if you are really pretty good at this vocalizing stuff, you might even make that select group of musical gentlemen, eight in number, known as the Technichords. Taking part in all the Glee Club s concerts, they also entertained at school func¬ tions like the Rope Pull Dance, alumni activities, including Alumni Day in the spring, and at socials held by local churches. And after the singing was over. . . . Pretty good social life we fellas had. So that’s it son. Glad to have you aboard now. Another year’s over, and many of us will be pulling out. We have some pretty good memories to take along with us—Glens recitals on the piano, Hound-dog Talbot, the Technichords version of “Jerusalem Morning”, the cute little ballads we sang on the bus—and we know you guys will, too, when it s your turn. Take good care of Cliff. If it weren’t for him we wouldn’t be up top, and as long as he’s directing we know the Club will stay there. President — James S. Demetry Vice President — Descom D. Hoagland Secretary — Crosby L. Adams Librarian — Roger E. Miller Technichords Seated: C. F. Green, Director. Front row, left to right: D. D. Hoagland, J. S. Demetry, R. A. Stevens, K. E. Hermance, A. L. Girard, C. L. Adams, T. N. Hurley. Second row: T. A. French, R. M. Johnson, T. J. Talbot. Debating Club President Manager Secretary-Treasurer William A. Saxton Jerry Cantor Harvey A. Berger Seatea, left to rignt: Dr. D. E. Johnson, U. A. Saxton, Prof. N. L. Onorato. Standing: A. L. Pratt, H. A. Berger, A. Eisenberg, M. N. Galbraith, J. II. Porter, L. Dworkin, C. A. Tyson, E. Dworkin. Analytical thinking is a result of the engineering training given at Tech and a lamentable lack of coeds in the stu¬ dent body. This thinking results in producing some of the best windbags in collegiate circles, the Tech Debaters. With other schools having full-time coaches, credit courses in debating, and recruiting systems similar to those employed in “big ten ' football, one might think Tech lucky to even stay in their class. But our indomitable engineers of the constructive and rebuttal not only stay in competition, they win a surprising percentage of their talkfests. This year, blowing steam off on the topic of direct eco¬ nomic aid. Tech teams got some direct aid from their studies on their own by taking trips to such vacation spots as the University of Vermont, M.I.T., Brooklyn College, Amherst. Maine University, and Dartmouth for tournaments. To try to write down the triumphs our teams attained at these homes for B.S. in Social would take thousands of words, but one outstanding example will suffice. At the University of Vermont, with 50 teams competing, Tech’s “A” team silver-tongued their way to a first place tie with a record of nine wins and a lone loss. For these reasons it is not hard to see why these Tech talkers, headed by Saxton, Cantor, Hoskinson and Tyson, wound up with the best record in Tech’s debating history. All the more tribute to the patience and advice of Johnson, Onorato, Kennedy and McDonough. 118 m Seated, left to right: N. S. Petralias, J. H. Porter, A. Eisenberg, Dr. D. E. Johnson, S. Levy. Second row: F. F. Chin, H. A. Berger, J. Cantor, W. A. Saxton, J. S. S. Riberio, S. K. Lee. Cosmopolitan Club “The meeting will now come to order”, and with these familiar words another meeting of the Cosmopolitan Club is now in session. Sitting in tonight’s panel are two members of the Debating Club invited as guests to introduce tonight’s topic: “Should we give Russia the atom bomb?” After the opening five-minute talks, the question will be thrown out on the floor for general discussion at which ti me the speak¬ ers find out how much they have put their foot into it. Why? Because the Cosmopolitan Club is composed of a majority of foreign students, men who come together for the primary purpose of gaining a better understanding and appreciation of the many nations throughout the world. With them they bring their first-hand knowledge of these nations and, in addition, often perform background research on a topic in order to make the discussion as factual and as extensive in coverage as possible. This is the philosophy of the Cosmopolitan Club, the cul¬ tivation of interest in world and domestic affairs: social, political, and economic. The meeting above was a typical one in program, but the subjects discussed, of course, were on a much higher intellectual plane than the illustration given. Some of the more important topics this year were the Suez crisis, the presidential election, and the agricultural dilemma. It is for these reasons that the Cosmopolitan Club represents one of the most provocative and instructive organizations on campus. President — Adi Eisenberg Vice President — John H. Porter Treasurer — Stephen Levy Secretary — Nicholas S. Petralias 119 “Here at Tech”, we have undoubtedly noticed a certain type of engineer known as the athlete. He can be distin¬ guished from an ordinary Tech man by the large “W” across his chest. A few years aga these men banded together and formed what is now called the Tech Varsity Club. Since that time the organization has contributed much to the social and athletic functions held at W.P.I. Membership in the elite association is limited to lettermen from all the varsity teams recognized by the institute for their competition in intercollegiate athletics. This year the Varsity Club has continued many projects inaugurated in the past while still bringing new ideas to the campus. On the spot summaries of Tech football games were broadcast on a nationwide hook-up. keeping anxious alumni, relatives, and girl friends well informed on each game’s progress. The organization also maintained the pub¬ lic address system at all home athletic contests along with several food concessions. The club sponsored rallies before home football games that helped to acquaint the Freshmen with college life and rituals, while they induced a sportsman¬ like spirit among the entire student body. The group also ran a lending library, providing school textbooks for ath¬ letes in financial need.. The Varsity Club dances, which are held each Fall and Spring, are looked-forward-to events on every engineer’s social calendar—and Becker’s too! During the year the organization sponsored trips to out- of-town games in order to give the student body more of a chance to support Tech athletics. These trips turned out to be real blasts at the host team’s college, and many new friends were made by all. Great times were had by the club members who attended the excursions to professional basketball and hockey games this past Winter and the base¬ ball games this past Spring. Without a doubt this year has been a very active and truly fruitful one for the W.P.I. Varsity Club. Varsity Club President — James A. Brown, Jr. Treasurer — Thomas P. Kohanski Secretary — Edward W. Eidt, Jr. Kneeling: J. A. Brown, Jr. Front row, left to right: D. R. Ferrari, A. A. Szypula, H. 0. Painter, R. R. Purple, E. W. Schrader, Jr., R. H. Beckett, L. D. Smith, Jr., R. IF. Stevens, J. P. Dunne. Second row: S. M. Bramande, D. G. Striby, A. Swetz, Jr., G. W. Matarrese, D. J. Lussier, F. Salek, A. E. Barry, C. A. Whitney, P. J. Zanini, Jr., A. M. Heller. Third row: D. G. Craig, W. C. Rogler, Jr., A. Nedvin, R. P. Schlenker, R. A. Cormier, M. J. Stephens, D. J. Ripple, J. R. Clarke, 111, A. E. Daniels, C. M. Pomeroy. 120 Front row, left to right: H. A. Berger, D. G. Craig, J. F. Daly, D. J. Butter- worth, S. H. Radin, M. G. Gordon. Standing: L. M. Hattore, N. P. DePratti, G. E. Schillenger, B. E. Schoppe, B. J. Seastrom, R. A. Levesque, B. H. Baker, J. . Leonard, D. O. Ferrand, I. Berman, C. G. Alex, R. C. Chang. Camera Club Instructive and progressive—that’s the keynote of most organizations on campus, and it’s just about what our motto is, too. Take a look at some of the accomplishments we made this year. We acquired a completely new darkroom set-up which in¬ cluded everything from an enlarger to sponge tongs and safe lights. This new equipment was generously donated by the R.O.T.C. Department to help in the training of more photographers here on the Hill. On top of that several contests were held with competition among the members for the first prizes. Another new idea that was introduced for the first time was a library for the convenience of the members. This library consisted of a large number of photography magazines and pamphlets. Also, we obtained a fine, new advisor in Prof. Zepp, who assisted us substantially in the materialization of these ideas. So now we look back upon the good times we had developing pictures in the darkroom, watching the many interesting movies which were shown at the meetings throughout theyear, taking pictures of models, and many more. We even initi¬ ated a training program for those who were interested in learning some of the finer points of photography. You 11 get the idea when you come across a picture of one of our meetings in the Years History. Yes, sir, its been a very profitable year for our Camera Club; you might say, “One of instruction and progress. Radio Club In the wilds of the Atwater Kent Laboratories lurk some of the denizens of the world of the electron tube. While some students wasted their time studying or sleeping, members of the Radio Club feverishly attempted to reach Hong Kong. Timbuktu, or Mars. Far into the wee hours of the morning, grunts and groans, dots and clashes, and a generous amount of static emanated from the receiver, while more of the same was being transmitted far, far away, perhaps consoling some forlorn sailor who hadn’t seen land in months. The Club also worked on an ultra-powerful transmitter, which will send forth such a strong signal that, if we are indeed part of a closed universe, as Einstein postulates, the signal would return to its point of origin. This would take several billion years in any case, but the Club is a patient group. Incidentally, WIYK, the Club’s station, was one of the first to be heard in England—back in the Dark Ages of the opening decades of this century. Other activities included weekly meetings featuring guest speakers and attendance at the National Radio Conference. Code practice lessons were sponsored, and members were aided in obtaining their licenses. Still the main satisfaction of the members was in the utilization of the maze of wires, tubes, and dials to communicate with the four corners of the world. iiG w H. ' MM jm + ' r 1 ’ . • Hi; HR ■ ' Sitting, left to right: J. IF. Atchison, Jr., A. 7. Berg, R. G. Bedard, D. R. Willoughby. Standing: R. A. Kischell, E. Lumley, G. P. Rizzi, F. B. fFisnow- ski, TV. B. Mack, R. S. Grinnell, R. E. IF right, R. B. Mulholland, A. T. Human, J. A. Archer, J. J. Sampson. Club Left, to right: R. A. Pekrul, P. A. Mancini, J. D. Bonk, K. 0. Preston. A. J. Aukstikalnis, J. R. Clarke, J. Cantor, R. A. Litman, R. K. Conte. Professor T. H. Roddenbery S. M. Bramande J. A. Cheney Two, no, three clubs, three diamonds—what is all this? It’s a meeting of one of the newest clubs at Tech, the Bridge Club. Purely for fun {engineers never, never gamble on anything but a sure thing) the members of this organization meet about once a month to pursue one of the most exacting card games known to man or beast, where a card played in one hand later may mean success or failure (specifically, if you’re playing one of the profs, it means success or failure in the course). Besides playing against each other at regular meetings, the Bridge Club competed against Clark twice, the faculty, and at some of the women’s colleges around Worcester. They also competed in the National Intercollegiate Bridge Tournament with several players winning national recognition. With envy and admiration in our hearts for these men who so willingly gave their free time to uphold the traditions of the Engineering profession we send our fond “Aloha”: May you never miss a trick. Newman Club The Newman Club, which has the objective to promote Catholic culture in the minds of young Catholic college stu¬ dents, was completely re-organized this year. A Board of Directors was formed, and it held monthly meetings which preceded the usual meetings for the members. Along with the formation of the Board an entirely new constitution was drawn up. The Club’s new chaplain, Father Reilley, of the Society of Jesus and curate at Blessed Sacrament Church, put in many hours, and through his tireless effort the club now enjoys a large membership. Besides his duties to the club, he also confers informally with the students on campus, weekly, on whatever problems which may confront them. Father Haddad, guest speaker, gave a series of interest¬ ing and enlightening talks on Thomistic Theology. Since Tech is an engineering school, he frequently tied in science with his informal lectures which completely surprised and pleased the members. Fight lunches were served at the end of each meeting. These were substituted for the Sunday evening meal for which the scholars of Tech would normally have had to pay. This year’s Board members were Father Reilley, Chap¬ lain; John Daly, Chairman; Wayne Pendleton, Treasurer; Roger Fa Fontaine, Recording Secretary; Professor Bach, Doctor Butler, Professor Grogan, and Professor McNulty, from the faculty; Joseph Borge, Alan Devault, Robert Gal- ligan, Roger Jolicoeur, Norman Fandry, and Peter Otto- witz, students. First row, left to right: A. T. Devault, R. F. Galligan, N. R. Landry, J. F. Daly, R. R. LaFontaine, J. B. Borge, If ' . E. Pendleton. Second row: D. R. Ferrari, J. P. Dunne, E. L. Galavotti, L. C. Varuzzo, F. B. Kelley, J. E. Boggio, R. W. Stevens, R. P. O’Rourk, . 0. Painter, N. DePratti, D. J. If ' ' elcli, B. E. Schoppe, IP. J. Houde, P. J. Zanini, J. A. Alfieri, A. A. Szypula, R. A. Beaudet, R. E. Purpura. Third row: J. B. Vivona, P. S. Stramese, D. D. Abraham, R. R. Purple, H. J. Phelan, D. D. Girard, R. A. Barlow, L. F. Cournoyer, E. L. Gallini, C. D. Driscoll, Rabbi Craig, L. L. Dutram, P. E. Johnson, G. IP. Matarrese, fP. J. Firla, J. M. Hoban, P. G. Sikoris, R. M. Wallace, E. A. Saulnier. Fourth row: Bishop Robbin, W. J. O ' Neil, J. A. Duddy, Jr., J. B. Burke, W. L. Brown, W. F. Curran, J. E. McGinnis, S. F. Gardella, E. J. Stefanini, W. C. Lupo i, J. J. Weber, M. J. Stephens, J. A. McManus, N. J. Taupeka, L. H. Courtemanchc, F. M. Cohee. 122 A. S. P. First row, left to right: B. Hildebrand, Faculty Advisor, S. K. Poultney, S. H. Radin. Second row: E. IF. Schrader, Jr., R. Wilson, F. Chmara, J. B. Vesey. It lias been said that each person has an inner voice calling him to his life ' s work, from the number of physicists and their mortality rate at Tech, it is evident that the inner voice calling one to physics must he very faint—it isn t actually a call, it’s a dare! That is probably the main reason why the Association of Student Physicists at Tech has remained a small organization. But the men of the A.S.P. are an enthusiastic group. For instance, during the annual Parents ' Day exhibition the boys worked very hard to turn the first floor of Salisbury into a maze of mystery. Last year, one student spent the entire afternoon explain¬ ing the Lissajou figures formed on the oscillograph to the parents. His presentation hypnotized the audience, and although the parents never knew the difference, his “hows” and “whys” of these spectacular formations were all wrong! Enthusiasm had carried him away, and if any professors had been on hand, they would have, too. But the A.S.P. continues to be one of the most progressive organizations on campus. Under the guidance of its faculty ad¬ visor, Dr. Hildebrand, and president, Sherm Poultney, many interesting meetings were held. These meetings were especially edu¬ cational in that movies, lectures and discussions were presented on different phases and applications of physics, which helped to keep the future atom chasers up to date on theoretical research and development. Skeptical Chymists Sitting, left to right: F. Mertens, J. Merrill, Mr. Roettger, A. Eisenberg, C. A. Tyson, D. F. Berth. Standing: R. B. Modee, J. J. Vedovelli, M. Si. Galbraith, L. A. Blanchard, R. S. Orehotski, S. C. Wallner, R. S. Kings¬ ley, E. L. Galavotti. Down deep in the antiquated cellars of old Salisbury Hall dwells a mystical and metaphysical society known as the Skep¬ tical Chymists. Perhaps you have seen some of these weird creatures holed up in their labyrinth of cells and benzene rings, doodling into the profound mysteries of alchemy or discussing the evils of the aged cider that Matusek managed to stash away for microscopy lab. Weird creatures, indeed, as they intently leaf their way through endless pages of scientific journals looking for, of all things, some obscure chemical joke. But not to be outdone by any other professional society, the student afliliates of A.C.S. highlighted the year with their 300th meeting of the Skeptical Chymists. Guest speaker for the affair was the famous Prof. Norman R. Davidson of Calif. Inst, of Tech., who presented an interesting lecture on “Shock Waves and fast Reactions’, a topic in chemical kinetics. Credit for the excellent programs the Skeptical Chymists have had is shared equally between the Chemistry Department and the student members. But much of the credit is due Rene Bertrand, whose perseverance and industriousness were re¬ sponsible for the reestablishment of the society on campus, and to Dr. Stauffer, who was chiefly responsible for its affilia¬ tion with A.C.S. this last year. 123 First row, left to right: C. T. Smith, A. L. Girard, J. G. Smith, K. E. Hermance, R. K. Crane, A. T. Devault, D. E. Stuart, C. M. Pomeroy, R. C. Bourne, S. Z. Gunter, W. M. Spry, D. B. Denniston. Second roiv: A. P. Vine, P. J. Zanini, N. P. DePratti, N. R. Landry, C. M. Stacy, A. E. Daniels, B. H. Baker, G. Schreiner, Jr., IV. C. Whitehead, K. L. Seastrand, Jr., J. Korelitz, D. B. Abraham, H. A. Berger, W. J. Houde. Third row: D. D. Hoagland, E. Koch, R. L. Merrill, E. A. Soulnier, J. P. Bade, W. A. Saxton, J. S. Demetry, R. E. Miller, R. G. Bedard, D. E. Kirk, D. E. Backlin, R. W. Anderson, W. E. Tourtellot, Jr., F. M. Cohee, Jr., H. O. Denzer, Jr., D. G. Striby, J. D. Bonk, R. F. Dziorgot. Fourth row: E. C. Fraser, S. R. Kesslen, Mil E. Volt, Mil E. Amp, D. S. Miller, W. E. Pendleton, F. W. Reinhart, R. E. Thompson, A. J. Aukstikalnis, R. E. Wright, W. Israel, N. J. Taupeka, M. G. Gordon, R. W . Milik, Jr., Mil E. Watt, C. A. Whitney, E. C. Mangson, Jr., A. H. Levesque, R. R. LaFontaine. AIEE IRE Let it never be said that the E.E.’s of W.P.I. are out of phase. For the truth of the matter is that the electron wizards are about the sharpest of any college. Attendance at any of the numerous AIEE-IRE meetings would be the proof of the pud¬ ding, since such meetings vary from combined meetings with the “seniors” of industry to demonstrations by the local members. This season opened with a joint meeting with surrounding colleges, at which time the “Joe Transistors” enjoyed a lecture on magnetism and its applications. The next meeting consisted of movies and a discussion of “Sage, the electronic Paul Re¬ vere”, and it was so interesting that the drawing card included the pipefitters of Salisbury and the grease monkeys of Higgins. Annually, the group sponsors a demonstration-lecture contest which is open to all its members. Much interest is taken in the contest; for it gives the members a chance to demonstrate and sell an idea or product to a group of local businessmen with the winner getting a paid trip to New York, perhaps even to California. And it can be said that electron study is by no means the only thing that enters the mind of these magnet manglers. Dur¬ ing the past season the group provided one of the highlights of the social whirl with their successful “Sparks Party”, at which time the wonders of the Electrical Engineering building were paraded before the eyes of the students and their dates on an evening which combined high romance and high voltage. Front row, left to right: R. A. Samiljan, C. R. Johnson, S. IVrusho, Bunsen Burner, R. M. Wiberg, R. A. Yates, J. M. Duff, W ' . R. McLeod, Jr., R. A. Allen, G. J. Mitsis, J. J. Vedovelli. Second row: M. A. Cappers, Jr., R. A. Whyte, A. C. Papaioannou, R. A. Lisbon, R. R. Saxton, W. C. Rogler, Jr., J. I). Minott, Flo. Flask, B. G. Uy, C. G. A ex, A. Beaker. Third row: . Two Oh, F. A. Dromo, ,lr., M. M. Galbraith, J. E. Darling, A. Blivit, S. C. Wells, K. O. Preston, J. R. Clarke, III, A. S. Crawford, Jr., Test Tube, A. Nedvin, W. C. Kress, D. F. Berth, R. A. Litman. Once a month, usually in Salisbury 311, a group of neophyte Chemical Engineers gathered to discuss their present busi¬ ness and listened to descriptions of various facets of their selected field. The group—the Worcester Tech student chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. I he discussions—addresses by prominent local members of the Chemical and Chemical Engineering profession. 1 he purpose—to give the students a preview of some of the advances and complications in modern industrial chemistry. I his was not the full scope of the A.I.Ch.E. s activities, however. One of the social aspects was the annual Unit-Op Hop, held amid absorption towers, evaporators, and fluid-flow meters in the Unit Operations Lab. Also, still on the social kick, the student-faculty outing was held in the spring to the malt-flavored enjoyment of all. Naturally, all this could not happen without an excellent advisory hand extended to aid the group. This hand belongs to Dr. Will Kranick, one of the ablest advisors a group could hope to have. 124 First row, left to right: J. P. Dunne, Jr., N. M. Carignan, C. Camares, R. S. Jenkins, R. P. Schlenker, S. L. Staples, R. F. Galligan, J. A. Alfieri, R. P. Michaud, A. D. Atkins. Second row: R. L. Norton, B. P. W eis, R. W. Kuenzel, H. R. Rydstrom, R. S. Fuller, J. A. Buddy, Jr., J. H. Robichaud, F. F. Chin, D. R. Bragg, A. C. Lee, Jr., R. W. Franklin, W . E. Griffiths, Jr., T. Sein. Third row: F. B. Goudey, III, C. H. Daw, Jr., C. L. Adams, M. Amin, W. F. Curran, D. W. Briggs, N. W . Armstrong, C. H. Bodwell, Jr., J. A. McManus, Jr., J. S. Holley, Jr., M. P. Saunders, L. F. Cournover, L. H. Courtemanche, L. J. Irvine. A. S. C. E. What with the present emphasis on TV and cowboy movies, the Civils entered the more or less competitive field by instituting a weekly film program on Civil subjects. And with the present acclaim being given such new magazines as Con¬ fidential and Playboy, the Civils continued to receive their share of prestige from their own publication, the Civil Sidelines, which presents news of particular interest to those within the department. What we’re trying to say is just this: whatever form in which you prefer your education, the American Society of Civil Engineers student chapter during these past semesters has provided some of the most interesting and entertaining programs recorded in their long and prosperous life. The past slate of officers with Ralph Schlenker at the helm has done a job to be commended highly. And who can express enough appreciation for the efforts of the “mother” of the civils Mrs. Andersen, in helping to make the chapter as good as it is? For it is surely true that through their achievements the future for the student chapter of the A.S.C.E. at Tech looks very promising. A. S. M. E. Front row, left to right: IV. A. Rabinovitch, R. H. Beckett, H. D. Stephenson, H. W. Simpson, R. J. Bugly, R. T. Danielson, D. b Rising, A. E. Barry, W. F. Zavatky, H. K. Steves, R. F. Moore, R. L. Bratt, P. R. Beswick, L. R. Toomajian, Jr. Second row: R. D. Kangas, L. White, D. H. Twitchell, G. B. Gulbranson, W . N. Felechak, J. L. Gorr, C. R. Willoughby, A. R. Gustafson, A. F. Sullivan, R F. Swenson, D. A. Heilman, C. F. Binge, R. A. Dahlin, A. C. Lanson, J. S. S. Ribeiro. Third row: R. A. Peckrul, R. A. White, A L. Lanson, D. K. Sawin, T. P. Kohanski, R. D. Tent, J. B. Burke, H. Altenbrand, Jr., A. W. Anderson, E. J. Moineau J. T Callahan G. Finkle, H. M. Robbin, A. E. Engstrom, J. F. Howe, D. G. Craig, H. C. Stohr. Fourth row: W. 7. Nowell, P. A. Nelson, M. Spiegel, A. E. Tanner, D. N. Cooper, D. J. Fisher, H. B. Pritz, A. A. Matulaitis, Jr., J. J. Weber, T. L. Morse, W. P. Ringdahl, D. A. Evenson, W. W. Rawstron, D. J. Ripple, W. H. Bailey, J. J. Johnson. With Donald Rising heading up the student branch of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the organization attempted to give its budding M.E.’s an idea of what is going on in the outside world along the lines of Mechanical Engineering. The most interesting meeting of the year resulted when Tech’s future engineers presented their student papers. Such topics as “Why the perpetual motion machine won’t work”, “Does a little man turn out the light in the refrigerator”, and Jet propulsion with a can of beans” were some of the fantastic ideas that the members had in the back of their minds. Seri¬ ously though, this meeting provided an opportunity to those who had some crazy dream to bring it to reality, and to prac¬ tice organizing it and presenting it to a group. The reward for first place was a chance to represent Tech at the Regional Conference in competition with other undergraduate engineering students. The student branch was under the auspices of Faculty Advisor. Mr. Raymond R. Hagglund, who attempted to keep the aims of the group on engineering subjects. X957 Front row, left to right: D. Ryan , C. Johnston, R. Purple, P. Kerrigan, D. Lussier, R. Stevens, R. Beckett, M. Stephens, S Staples Second row: ]. Bronzino, F. Costello, A. Swetz, K. Halvorsen, D. Ferrari, R. Pavlosky, F. Salek, S. Graveline, R. Cormier. Third row E. Stefanim, W. Palmer, W. Schnitzler, R. Kieltyka, F. Farnsworth, N. Rouleau, R. Smith. Fourth row: W. Bullock, K. Pomeroy, B. McKernan, T. Zimmie, R. Pokraka, A. Johannsen, R. Casko, J. Czertak. Fifth row: R. Pritchard, Plead Coach, J. Arcari, Mgr., W. Hayes, R. Tufts, R. Cormier, D. Reilly, P. Bayliss, C. McNulty, Asst. Coach, M. Norcross, Asst. Coach. FOOTBALL Despite discouraging pre-season reports of few returning lettermen and a green, inexperienced line, the Worcester Tech football team finished the 1956 season with a very satisfying 5-2 record. The Engineers opened the season on the wrong foot, as they met the always powerful eleven from the Coast Guard Academy and failed to avenge last season’s loss, which had ended Tech’s unbeaten string. The team then traveled to Middlebury as a decided underdog, only to pull a very impressive upset over the Panthers. Returning to Alumni Field for the Homecoming contest against Bates, the Engineers again failed to win before the home crowd for their second and final loss of the season. From then on, the Techmen really came into their own, as they rolled up convincing victories over Wesleyan, New Britain, R.P.I., and perhaps their strongest opponent of the season, Norwich University. When practice began as usual on the day after Labor Day, Coach Pritchard and his assistants Charlie McNulty and Merle Norcross knew they had their work cut out for them, if they were going to produce a winning team for the 1956 season. Two backfield positions and almost all of the line slots were vacant because of graduation or ineligi¬ bility, and they had to be filled in a hurry. As it turned out, the backfield did not present too much of a problem. The two returning backs were Captain Don Lussier and Paul Kerrigan, Tech’s scoring punch for the two previous seasons. Also returning was the depth of last season’s backfield in quarterback Charlie Johnston and halfbacks Don Ferrari and Richie Stevens, plus an array of talented Freshmen. The line gave the coaches their worst headaches. They were not lacking in material, however, and they worked the candidates hard until they came up with a group loaded with potential and lacking only in experience. To make matters worse, two of these potential starters were lost from the very beginning. Mike Stephens, slated to play at end, in¬ jured his knee in a pre-season scrimmage, and Stan Grave¬ line, in at tackle, broke his ankle in the opener against Coast Guard, and both were out for the season. The lack of experience in the line was evident in the opening game, as the Midshipmen continually opened gaping holes in “On that last play,” Dave .... the Tech forward wall, but the boys evidently profited by their mistakes and shut out Middlebury in their very next game. After warming up with a scrimmage against Tufts, the Tech ball team was raring to go, as they waited for the opener. THOSE SAILORS AGAIN Worcester Tech 7 — Coast Guard Academy 15 The first game of the season seemed to bear out the pre¬ season indications, as the Tech eleven bowed to Coast Guard, 15 to 7. However, as the score indicated, it was by no means a rout, and Coast Guard needed the help of Tech miscues to account for their scoring. The Bears scored first early in the first quarter, after recovering a fumble on the Tech 35 on an attempted punt. The six points came on a pass play that covered 34 yards. Coast Guard scored again, as an eleven yard Tech punt gave them the ball on the Engineer 36 yard marker. the left side of the line made it 12 to 0. , . , , . ., . rc . r Tech’s only sustained drive came after Don Lussier intercepted a pass on his own five and ran it back to the tv e y. Fourteen plays and 80 yards later, Paul Kerrigan went over on a pass from Don Ferrari for Worcester s only score. 1 e Bears then proceeded to run out the clock and, when Tech finally did get the possession of the football, Charlie Johns on was caught in the end zone for a safety and Coast Guard’s final two points. Richie Stevens finds daylight in the Rensselaer line. A pass play and a 21 yard run through UPSET Worcester Tech 7 — Middlebury 0 A tense moment in the ISortvich game. Travelling to Middlebury, Vermont, as a definite underdog, the Engineer line proved its worth, as it held a powerful Pan ther team completely in check and enabled Tech to score an upset victory, 7 to 0. The forward wall was tremendous, as it continually broke up the Middlebury single wing offense and never allowed the Panthers beyond the Tech 33 yard line. Don Lussier was the offensive star as he leaped high in the air to snare a Charlie Johnston pass and raced the remaining 17 yards for what proved to be the winning touchdown. . , „ T j The Engineers threatened again as they drove down to the Middlebury two on short ground gains by Don Lussier and Paul Kerrigan but lost the ball on a fumble. This upset victory over Middlebury gave promise of better things to come in the remaining games. Don Lussier off for a big gain behind Stu Staples and company. 129 SPOILER Richie Stevens, Stu Staples, Dave Ryan. Ron Pokraka and Frank Salek close the door on a Bates ball¬ carrier. Worcester Tech 12 — Bates 26 The Bobcats of Bates College spoiled Tech’s Homecoming 1956 by handing the Engineers a 26 to 12 setback. After the good showing at Middlebury, the predictions were for a close, hard fought game with the visitors from Maine. Optimism was high in the first period as Don Ferrari climaxed a Tech drive from the Bates 35 with a ten yard sprint to paydirt. Furthermore, the Engineers completely dominated the early play. But the Bates line began to change the tide in the second period and the Bobcats marched 45 yards, all on the ground, to tie the score. However, with All-New England selectee Bob Martin leading the way, Bates scored another touch¬ down in the third quarter to put them ahead, but after Tech had closed the gap to one point at 13 to 12, the visi¬ tors scored twice in the final minutes of the game to put the win on ice. Worcester’s second touchdown was scored early in the fourth period from the Bates 19 on a pass from quarter-back Don Ferrari to half-back Paul Kerrigan, who was left uncovered in the end zone. ON THE WIN TRAIL Worcester Tech 26 — Wesleyan 7 Exploding for 19 points in the last period, the Engineers returned to the win trail with a 26 to 7 triumph over Wes¬ leyan at Middletown, Connecticut. The Cardinals scored first, on a run from 10 yards out, but this was quickly matched by the Engineers on a 26 yard pass play from Don Ferrari to the right end, Dave Ryan. The game remained deadlocked at 7-7 until the final period, as neither team was able to come up with a sustained drive. Here come the Engineers! 130 Paul Kerrigan thanking the Clinton fans tvho honored him during the half of the I onvich game. Then the break came! With Stu Staples leading the charge, a big hole was opened in the Cardinal’s line throug 1 which Paul Kerrigan scampered to the Wesleyan 24. the play covered 58 yards in all. and the Techmen were off and running. It only took six downs to eat up the remaining yardage and break the tie, with Richie Stevens going the last five yards. It was Stevens again who set up the next touchdown by recovering a fumble on the Cardinal 44. Don Lussier ended this drive by diving over the left side from 3 yards out to make it 20 to 7. Ray Pavlosky tallied the final touchdown to bring the score to 26 to 7 and insure the victory. REVENGE Quarterback Don Ferrari takes to the air against Coast Guard. Worcester Tech 34 — New Britain Teachers 6 It was Freshman Ron Pokrakas day as he personally accounted for 21 points to help Tech avenge last year’s upset loss to New Britain with a 34 to 6 routing. Ron intercepted three of the seven passes which the Blue Devils attempted and ran two of them back for touchdowns, one for 93 yards and the other for 26. The Freshman back, while used mostly on defense, also scored on a 25 yard pass play from quarterback Charlie Johnston and kicked a field goa from twelve yards out. . „ , . . , . Paul Kerrigan scored on the other Tech markers and set up the field goal as he swept 30 yards around end from the Blue Devils’ 42. A blocked kick gave the Engineers the ball on the home-team’s 12 yard line and Richie Stevens bucked over to round out lech s scor¬ ing for the day—the best day they experienced all season. WINNING SEASON GUARANTEED Worcester Tech 21 — Rensselaer 0 Tech rained its fourth victory of the season with a clear cut 21 to 0 win over arch- rival R.P.I to guarantee a winning season. Ray Pavlosky set up the first Tech score when he intercepted a pass on his own 45. A series of running plays with the entire backfield con¬ tributing their share pushed the ball over and the Techmen led to 0. This margin would have been enough to give the Boynton Hillers the win. for the defense Bob Purple, Mike Stephens, Don Lussier ((.apt.). The Engineer line opens up a big hole for Pavlosky. Quarterback Charlie John¬ ston in deep meditation. No gain on this play! T 1 i I 1 ? J ™ , ' v . igJ. jpRL Mg n Mlfe-d f ■ f -Hjjifels-.: 1 -jt jj| JmMBL or k was stopping the Trojans cold. But Richie Stevens wasn’t taking any chances and insured the victory with two spectacular runs in the second half. The first was a 51 yard touchdown gallop on the fourth play after the second half kickoff, and the second was a 40 yard run to the home team seven, from where Fullback Ray Pavlosky added the remaining yardage for Tech’s final score of the afternoon. A HAPPY ENDING Worcester Tech 20 — Norwich 6 The final game of the season saw the Pritchardmen wind up a highly successful season by downing Norwich University 20 to 6 for their fourth consecutive win. The score stood deadlocked zero-all until Dave Ryan snared Charlie Johnston’s pass in the end zone in the waning moments of the first half. It was literally Paul Kerrigan’s Day as the people of his home town. Clinton, honored him at halftime; and Paul obliged Ken Halvorsen, Dave Reilly, Paul Kerrigan. Dave Ryan picks up blockers as heads up field against Bates. he Heading for Alumni Field and the home opener. by personally setting up and scoring the eventual winning touchdown. He first blocked a Norwich kick—something which he made a specialty of this year—and recovered the ball on the one yard line and then dove over for the score on the next play. The Tech defense closes in. WRAP UP And so another season went into the books. It will be looked upon as one of the best Tech has had in its loot- ball history. A great deal of credit is due to senior linemen Bob Purple and Bob Beckett who inspired the otherwise “green” line to do the remarkable job it did. And next year, the cycle will begin all over again as replacements are sought for the powerful backfield combo of Kerrigan, Pus¬ sier, Johnston and Stevens. Good luck, men. You’ve done well! 133 First row, left to right: J. M. Duff, J. M. Hoban. D. B. Rising, A. E. Tanner, R. L. Brass, R. P. Schlenker, G. H. Long, F. H Clark C A Whitney Second row: A. A. Szypula, A. T. Amrhein, P. J. Zanini, F. F. Cossick, J. D. Daly, D. A. Helman, M. S. Gutman, L. Dworkin, D S Crimmins Third row: Loach J. Geddes, J. S. Ribeiro, E. C. Stone, A. M. Heller, J. Wary, R. A. Allen, R. C. Havden, P. H. Puddington N L Monks A. Ramirez, Coach J. McKechnie. Fourth row: H. O. Painter, A. Pereira, F. D. Riley, E. J. Dworkin, J. A. Fernandes, R ' A Fransen s’ Punyaratabhan. Top row: J. B. Gill, R. E. Wright, D. D. Hoagland. rransen, z. SOCCER Although the record doesn’t show it, the 1956 Soccer team was one of the better elevens to wear the crimson and gray at W.P.I. In competition against many of the best teams in New England they booted themselves to four ties and one victory, while losing three. But the loss that was felt the most this year was the retirement of coach Jim Geddes. Jim had been teaching his soccer skills to Techmen for the past eight years, and the “Little Scotchman” will be sorely missed next Fall. I he soccer team opened the season by travelling to Amherst where they tied the University of Massachusetts, 1-1, in a hotly contested overtime game. Great possibilities was the hope for soccer this year because the Univ. of Mass, had beaten Tech nine straight years up until this season. The Redmen almost repeated, too, having maintained a 1-0 lead for the first three periods. But Tech pulled up to a draw early in the fourth period on a pretty pass play from halfback Fred Clark to Andy Szypula to A1 Tanner, who neatly hooked the hall into the net. Next came the important Homecoming game with Lowell Tech. Playing the part of the favorite, Lowell was succeed¬ ing fairly well in their bid to the tune of a 2-1 lead. Worcester was playing good, rough soccer in an attempt to please the fans with a comeback, but the team just couldn’t seem to get an effective attack going until near the end of the final period. With only minutes to play in the game, Tech finally capitalized when Andy Szypula nabbed a de¬ flected pass and knocked a head ball past the opponent’s goalie. Nor was the string of ties broken in the next affair when our cross-city rivals, Clark, came from behind to knot the Charlie Whitney breaks up a Lowell Tech play. 134 Al Tanner drives a shot toward the goal as the Lowell defenders look on. final score at 3-3. With a 3-1 lead at halftime it seemed like a shoo-in for the Techmen, but the Scarlet set up two goals in the second half and sent the game into overtime. Even though the game ended in a tie, it was a disappointing one for Tech. The disappointment must have stayed with the boys when they travelled down to New London to meet Coast Guard. The hooters just couldn’t get their sea legs paddling and were submerged 6-1. The only consolation the Engineers could derive from the trip was a last minute goal by Bob Brass, which eliminated a shut-out and took some of the sting out of the defeat. The sole victory of the season came at the expense of Boston University. After an all-out effort in tieing Middlebury, 0-0, the Engineers really got rolling to spank B.U., 7-2. Sharing the scoring honors in this rout were Andy Szypula with 3 goals (the hat trick in hockey), Pete Zanini, Tony Amrhein, Tom Caste, and Boh Brass. Subsequent defeats, however, followed the victory, one at the hands of M.I.T., the other against Trinity. Trinity was the final game of the season, and Tech traveled to Hartford for this one. The two teams battled evenly in the first quarter, but Trinity scored early in the second stanza when three defensive men slipped in the mud. This poor break allowed two more quick goals for the opponents before the half ended. The team played well, but this time they were outclassed and went down to a 5-0 defeat. Along with the loss of Coach Geddes, graduation will leave eight slots to be filled before game time next year. The com¬ plete backfield of Jack Daly at goal, fullbacks Ralph Schlenker and Eric Friberg, halfbacks Captain Boh Brass, Fred Clark and Oggie Ramirez, along with wing Charlie Whitney and center Al Tanner compose the eight Seniors. It will take a lot of rebuilding to equal the teamwork and capabilities of these men who worked so well together over the past few years. But the nucleus is there in returning lettermen Co-Captains Andy Szypula and Pete Zanini, Tony Amrhein, John Hoban, Norm Monks, Dave Crimmins and Phil Puddington, and a look to the future would predict another great club. Soccer is a rugged sport! 135 TRACK AND CROSS-COUNTRY It is difficult to classify Cross-Country as a sport when the title “challenge” seems so much more appropriate. Not only during the meets but every day at. prac¬ tice. each team member must attempt to use his legs, his arms, his lungs, and his heart to their greatest capacity in running two, three, four, and even five miles. He must tuck that little bit of ego, the little voice that is apt to complain when the going gets rough, into a small, well-covered recess in the back of his mind; his body must almost become a smooth-running, unyielding, uncomplaining machine. If the team record for this year were consulted, it would seem that we were not too successful in meeting this challenge. But the cold figures enumerating a season’s victories and defeats don’t tell how well each man met his own personal challenge. Only the individual, by carefully evaluating his own performances, could really tell you this. An observer, however, by watching each practice session and each meet, could possibly ascertain whether each man was doing his best. This year, he would have seen one of the largest cross-country teams representing Tech for some time. He would have seen the members report regularly, day after day, even though the work-outs were becoming progressively more strenuous, and the afternoon air more chilly. He would have seen some men being left behind after only a few hundred yards, but, nevertheless, continuing on for the whole course. He would have seen Captain Jim Brotvn and Don Lussier finishing one- two. Track Team First row, left to right: C. Bidwell, D. Lussier, S. Quart, R. McBride, J. Brown, N. Stotz, R. Tent. Second row: D. Bragg, F. Lutze, IF. Saimond, M. Grant, R. Agricola, J. Holley, I). Stotz. Third row: K. Halvorsen, F. Salelc, A. Szypula, R. Hayden, D. Grenon, A. Hetman, C. Haw, R. Pavlosky. Fourth row: R. Tancrell, R. Stevens, H. Rosenfeld, D. Edfors, M. Smith, R. Farrow, I). Craig. M. Amin, J. Korelitz, M Sgt. Enberg, Asst. ' Coach, M. Norcross, Head Coach. 136 Cross-Country First row, left to right: R. Tent, J. Freese, C. Pomeroy, J. Brown, Jr., C. Bidwell, R. White. Second row: N. Nault, E. Powers, R. Crook, M. Galbraith, D. Bragg, D. Sullivan. other men improving daily. He would have felt an intangible team spirit, grudgingly accepting defeats and looking ahead eagerly for the next meet. When the season was through, he would have surely cast aside the record and said, “Good job, f ” men! The senior members of the team who gradute in June include Bob Tent, Co-Captains Collie Pomeroy and Jim Brown, Bob White, and Charlie Bidwell. Dave Bragg and Dave Sullivan, both Sophomores, and Freshman Bob Whittum were con¬ stantly among the pace-setters and will undoubtedly form the nucleus of next year’s team. As has been customary for the past few years, the winter relay team had two meets to look forward to: the K. of C. Relays and the B.A.A. Meet, both at the Boston Garden. Attending these meets serves as a tremendous incentive, since they usually contain the most thrilling winter-track events in the New England area. This year, the competition for team berths was hot among the veterans, Dave Bragg, Jim Brown, and Charlie Whitney, and among Bill Saimond, Dave Sullivan, and Diz Des- rosiers, all very promising newcomers to the relay team. The largest of the contingent of track representatives at Tech, the spring track team, was by far the best that Alumni Field has seen in some time. From the cross-country and relay seasons we had already been given an indication of the tre¬ mendous improvements in already proven tape-brakers, such as distance man Dave Bragg and hurdler-sprinter Bill Sai¬ mond. Seniors Don Lussier, Jim Brown, and Bob Brass were not too ill-affected by the “Senior Sag” for they gave creditable performances in the hurdles, 440, and pole-vault respectively. Phil Lenz, now eligible, and his fellow weight men Rollie Cor¬ mier, Dave Edfors, and Miles Grant comprised a mighty potent combination in the “beef” department. With a little depth to back up these men (what we never seemed to have enough of in track) and the continued guidance of coaches Sannella and Norcross, who could help but predict that victories were certain on the road ahead? And so it came true—another page in the annals of Tech sports of victories and defeats—and another season is over. But this time, a feeling of pride can lift the footmen’s hearts for the effort and accomplishment that is theirs. Indoor Relay Team First row, left to right: D. Bragg, D. Helman, J. Brown, C. Whitney, S. Gunter. Second row: R. Keats, H. Rosenfeld, D. Ferrand, W. Saimond, D. Desrosiers, D. Sullivan. 137 Urst row, left to right: F. DiPippo, R. Stevens, A. Larocque, E. Eidt (Capt.), M. Stephens, D. Penkus, M. Grant. Second row: C. McNulty (Coach), R. Soccoli, R. Basil, R. Gustafson, F. Lutz, P. Kendra, R. Casko. BASKETBALL Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce the 1956-1957 edition of the Worcester Tech basketball team. First of all, the senior members of the squad: Captain Eddie Eidt, Richie Stevens, Dave Penkus, Mike Stephens, and Brud Larocque; the sophomore delegation: Miles Grant, Fred Lutze, Dick Gustafson, Bob Basil and George Schreiner; and, last but cer¬ tainly not least, the Class of 1960: Dick Casko, Fred Di Pippo, Paul Kendra, and Ron Soccoli. On the rather tall shoulders of these thirteen men rested the school’s hopes for a successful year in this great spectator sport. At the conclusion of the football season 54 candidates answered Coach Charlie McNulty’s call for basketball players. Much to Mac’s disappointment, another Bob Cousy or Bob Pettit couldn’t be discovered in the vast swarms of young hopefuls, but he still was able to pick out the aforementioned players, all of whom were extremely gifted in the various fundamentals of the game. With Jim Cheney, Hank Nowick, and Fred Herring lost through graduation, there were three tremendous gaps to fill on the team. Another excellent back-court man, Jimmy Christo, had decided to drop basketball for this season in order to devote more time to studies. Thus Coach McNulty’s immediate task became rather demanding since Cheney and Nowick had been last year’s high scorers, and Herring and Christo, the team’s best ball-handlers. With a tough 17-game schedule confronting the team the future was still bright. All of the Seniors had had a great deal of game experience in past seasons, and, in the Sophomore representation, three men stood rather high in the atmosphere at six-foot-five, namely Grant, Lutze, and Gustafson. Thus the height for the possible domination of the backboards was certainly in evidence, for another six-foot-five giant, Dave Penkus, was ready to help pull down those all-important rebounds. In the very important matter of scoring the team was led by the captain, Eddie Eidt. Ed can certainly throw the ball through the hoop as shown clearly by his 34-point production in a losing cause against Clark University last year. Neverthe¬ less, scoring was the team’s biggest headache, for in pre-season scrimmages against Holy Cross and Amherst, the points came rather hard. Only continual practice and trial by combat improved the team’s marksmanship. With the wealth of potential talent on the squad, there certainly was a nucleus for a high-scoring unit during the campaign. 4 he first contest of the ’56-’57 season resulted in a 79-52 Tech victory over Curry College. Led by Eddie Eidt, with seven¬ teen points, the Engineer five quickly took an early lead and used this cushion to carry them to their win. The team’s shooting, which had been considered a question mark in pre¬ season estimates of the squad, proved to be rather inaccurate at times. But the hustle and fire of the Boynton Hillers dis¬ counted this poor marksmanship to the tune of a highly satisfactory victory. And then came the second game of the young season and it was certainly discouraging from the Engineers’ point of view. Boston University took advantage of Tech’s poor shooting and rolled to a 70-46 win. Again, Eidt was top scorer hut with only 12 points this time and Mike Stephens, the Engineers other backcourt man, chipped in with 11. But the Terriers were completely dominant in just about No game would be complete . . . . 138 “See that basket down there every department, especially in rebounds and floor play. Trinity was the next opponent to play against the Engi¬ neers—on formal weekend, no less—and this game was marked by one of the greatest comebacks in the history of sports at Tech. Down by as much as 18 points in the first half, at the short end of a 33-15 score, the Tech team fought back to tie the score at 60-60 at the end of regulation time. In a five-minute overtime, with Mike Stephens, Fred Lutze, and freshman Dick Casko scoring the important points, the Engineers squeaked out a tense 67-66 victory. Mike Stephens was the big man this time in the Boynton Hill attack, hoop¬ ing 21 points, most of them coming in the late, crucial moments. As you already guessed, Ed Eidt was not too far behind, his 16-point production also helping out the En¬ gineer cause immensely. This game proved at least one thing to the spectators (and especially to Trinity) : this team had plenty of fight and wouldn’t admit defeat easily. Following Trinity came Brandeis, and the Judges proved to have too much all-around ability for the Techmen to overcome. The Engineers put up a good battle in the first half before they finally succumbed to an 80-62 verdict. But Brandeis was considered by New England sportswriters to be a small college power, so it was no disgrace to lose to this excellent club. Tech’s leading point-getter was Fred Lutze with fifteen. In the final game before the Christmas holidays, however, Tech almost presented Williams College with a perfect repro¬ duction of the Trinity game the week before. Again Tech came back from a large deficit to tie the game. Down by seven points with about two minutes remaining, Richie Stevens, Mike Stephens, and Fred Lutze combined to score 8 points to a lone free throw by Williams to deadlock the count at 60-all with 29 seconds to go. W illiams took the hall out, stalled enough time for one last shot before the buzzer, and then passed to Bob Parker, their starring guard, who hit with a beautiful jumper to give his team the win with just two seconds left in the game. Leading the Engineer attack was, who else but. Captain Eidt with 15 points, followed closely by two members of the 6 ' 5 club, Dave Penkus and Miles Grant, with eleven apiece. After the Christmas lay-off, the Engineers met some very tough teams, including Assumption, American International Col¬ lege, Tufts and cross-town rival, Clark University. In spite of the rough treatment in ’56 the team was gaining poise and confidence, and the McNultymen gave a good account of themselves in their determination to win for Tech. Junior Varsity First row, left to right: B. Goodfader, G. Wilson, M. Elowitz, J. Biddle, B. Tetreault . J. Gibbs. Second row: M. Norcross, Coach, D. Cooper, A. Tutunjian, R. Cocking, A. Alateras, R. Neal, E. Zylonis, R. Gess, A. Migneault, K. Roberts. Two more for Tech on a Mike Stephens Lay-up. The Trinity defense closes in on Eddie Eidt. Dave Penkus Mike Stephens Richie Stevens Captain Eddie Eidt Miles Grant goes way up to capture a rebound. Miles Grant Brutl Larocque Fred Lutz There’s a foul on this play Get up there, Fred!” jp- | { ■ y Captain Don Striby demonstrates the butterfly stroke. SWIMMING With a resounding roar rivalling that of a 19.07 cannon, the 1956-57 Tech swimming team took to the clear blue waters of W.P.I.’s pool and began practicing diligently for their opening meet with the Huskies of the University of Connecticut. The team this year was led by Captain Don Striby, and according to the pre-season scoop from Coach Frank Grant, Don could swim almost anything. Such a statement wasn’t news to us because this natator, we knew, swam the 100-yard butterfly, the 200-yard backstroke, and was a member of the 400-yard relay team in addition. Seniors Dick Silven and Don Craig were expected to gain points in the 200-yard backstroke and in the diving competition respectively, while their classmates, Bob Crane and Dave Stuart, were being counted on to shine in the medley relay and the 100-yard freestyle. Bob Jenkins and Bob Hopf. both Juniors, swam the crawl stroke and garnered some important points. The ambidextrous Hopf also swam in either the 60-, 100-, 220- or 440-yard freestyle and, like Don, was a member of the 400-yard relay team. His partner in crime competed in the same events save the 220-yard crawl. Leading the hoard of Sophomores was breast stroker Bill Ekman. Willy swam the 100-yard butterfly and the 220-yard breast stroke and rounded out the nucleus of the team. Other Sophomores were Hal Schmidt, Howie Street, Dave Evensen. Morgan Whitney, and Freddy Blonder. Not wanting to be overlooked, the younger members of the team, namely, the Frosh, caused Frank to take notice. Three boys especially improved at an infinitely remarkable rate. Skip Johnson, who swam the breast stroke, together with crawl swimmers Mike O’Toole and Phil O’Reilly, formed this unique trio. This year’s schedule was the same as the preceding year with UConn, UMass, Tufts, Trinity, Coast Guard, and M.I.T. some of the major obstacles. Although the team failed to capture the opening match against the Univ. of Conn., the continued progress of these boys made the opponents in the following contests know that they had had a battle. Look to the future, gentlemen, Tech can certainly be proud of your endeavors. First row, left to right: R. Jenkir R. Crane, R. Silven, D. Striby (Capt D. Craig, IF. Hopf. Second row: Grant (Coach), N. De Leon, M. O ' Tooi F. Blonder, E. Stone, IF. Johnson, i Street, P. Irish, IF. Ekman, P. O’Reill If ' . Kress (Manager). 142 First row, left to right: P. Jolicoeur, If ' . Pursell, R. Bourget, M. Gasek (Capt.), F. Cohee, R. Bratt, R. Jolicoeur, P. Beswick. Second row: ffGustafson (Coach), J. Hoban, L. Courtemanche, R. Galligan, D. Crimmins, I). Bottomley, G. Rodes, R. Mercer, L. Price (Manager). Winston Churchill would have commented on the 1956 edition of the Worcester Tech Hockey Club by saying, ‘‘Never have so many inexperienced players tried so hard to win with so little time to practice!” And he wouldn ' t have been too far wrong in making such a statement, as limited funds and a full scholastic schedule made possible only two practice sessions a week for the squad throughout the season. This year, however, marked the first season that the En¬ gineer sextet was officially recognized as a club by the col¬ lege. It meant long-awaited equipment, additional money to rent the needed ice surface furnished by the Worcester Arena, and the added inspiration that the team was actually representing the school. The Hockey Club itself played a very formidable sched¬ ule. Opponents included Holy Cross, Assumption, Babson Institute, Merrimac I the only team that Tech was able to defeat last season), and Wesleyan, a spirited rival of our Engineers in any athletic competition. The players them¬ selves, for the most part, have had limited playing experi¬ ence, but they made up for this handicap with a determined and hustling style of play. Leading the team were Junior defenseman Mike Gasek and Sophomore center Boh Bourget. These men had the qualifications to make any college hockey team in the coun¬ try, and they furnished Tech followers with a lot to cheer about during the season. Since only two Seniors, “Dusty” Rodes and Bob Galligan, will be lost at graduation, the out¬ look for the future is very bright. Now that the Cluh has been ollicially recognized by the Athletic Department, there can he no doubt that this, the youngest of the Tech sports, is here on the campus to stay. Interest was at new high this year, and the team gave a very good account of itself. Who knows—maybe some Canadian lads will enroll at Worcester Tech? HOCKEY “Get him, Dusty! ,, The play is broken up. Paul Jolicoeur and goalie Frank Cohee combine to prevent a score. 143 BASEBALL Captain Eddie Eidt takes one high and atvay. One stride too late. Though April showers, May come your way; They bring the baseballs; That boom in May; and thus, begins another season for the Worcester Tech nine. Beneath the wavering eye of Coach Charlie McNulty, the boys limber up their throwing arms and try to get back their batting eyes. Mac was obviously pleased to have six lettermen returning from last year’s highly successful squad, but like all coaches he moaned he had no material. But this sport, while not as bloody as hockey or lacrosse, has its pitfalls. Yes, another budding outfielder has met his fate on the (slightly inclined) slopes of left field. This time it’s Sam Bramande. Never one to quit, Sam starts up the hill after a long fly and comes down, rolling once more as he cries in anguish, “Only a mountain goat can play that position.” As we walk by this somewhat disillusioned young man, we hear a typical sound resulting from the battle of supremacy between a Louisville Slugger and a white spheroid, com¬ monly referred to as a baseball. This time the 34-inch war club won out and back go the fielders for a long flyball that the wind blows in and Ed Eidt snags on the edge of the infield grass. Now we can see that Coach McNulty really has his boys moving. Pitchers Dave Ripple and Don Abraham are catch¬ ing up on their summer reading and their sleep in the bull¬ pen; but wait a minute! It’s a short fly to center and here comes Sophomore Joe Bronzino in to get it, and—oh, no! —second baseman Don Ferrari is racing back. Look out! Clunk! Two skulls meet and spill precious formulas. Maybe we’d better use radar, but we hope that this slightly painful incident doesn’t mar their friendship. Incidentally, Joe, the smallest man on the team, is the biggest hitter, and during last summer was selected to play on the New York All-Stars in their game against the United States All-Stars. Over behind the bench some of the boys are having a red hot “pepper game”, but the odds seem to be lopsided. Cap¬ tain, and shortstop, Eddy Eidt appears to be tiring as he is caught in an engulfing cloud of baseballs thrown all at once by Dick Johnson, John Matusek, Dick Lisbon, and Norm Monks. All of these boys saw quite a bit of action last season and carried a great part of the burden again this year. J 144 First row, left to right: S. M. Bramancle, K. E. Joyce, G. P. Strom, J. J. Alekshun, D. A. Taylor, E. W. Eidt (Capt.). Second row: J. M. Matuszek, D. D. Abraham, B. B. Storms, D. J. Ripple, R. A. Lisbon, R. P. Johnson. Third row: C. M. Frova, J. D. Daddario, J. D. Bronzino, D. R. Ferrari, N. L. Monks, C. R. McNulty (Coach), F. H. Lohrey. This year’s team won new laurels and short prison sentences by stealing bases, murdering umpires, robbing the oppos¬ ing teams of hits, and knocking out opposing pitchers. Such hustle and fight can only be attributed to the player’s desire to get out of both afternoon labs and Saturday morning drills. But if we have to be honest, and we know that we should, the wonderful series of successful teams is attributable to the spirit of the players themselves, to make the baseball nine a credit to the Institute and to themselves. 145 a cloud of dust u r George Strom eyes the initial sack. 146 LACROSSE Come spring, and all the finery of nature appears. Also appearing at this time on the Worcester Tech campus is a group of men in shorts and cleats, ugly helmets, and what might he likened to butterfly nets. In mistaking these creatures for natur¬ alists, one couldn’t be further from the truth. These bedecked men are lacrosse players, and a rough and ready sort they are. What are their qualifications? Perhaps it is the desire to crush, for surely they do to the opponents what they sometimes wish they could have done to the profs. More than likely, however, it is simply a driving, competitive spirit. Indeed these men must have more than the usual dose, for unlike the football team or the basketball squad, who perform before throngs of potential engineers and spectators, the Worcester Tech Lacrosse Club practices and plays without fanfare, without shouting crowds, without constant cheering from the sidelines, with nothing but a party (and a good one) to mark the season’s end. But even without this superficial coloring, the demonstration put on by these lacrosse players on their bisected soccer field Couch “Spike” Staples and his squad watching the action. The team leaves the field after a rugged practice session. Tech is putting on the pressure. terminated at each end by redimensioned hockey nets is indicative of the type of men associated with Worcester Tech—and its athletic program—since its inception in 1865. Worcester Polytechnic Institute was first indoctrinated into this sport eight years ago when the team was organized, coached, and held together by students. The Club—and that is the squad’s official status—has come a long way since those first days. Under the able guidance of Higgins’ “Spike” Staples, the Club has maintained its rough, but smart, type of ball game and has had its average share of winning and losing seasons in spite of its comparative in¬ experience in the circuit. This year with the leadership supplied by Co-Captains Charlie Whitney and Bill Rogler, and the teamwork of seniors Fred Clark, Bob Purple, Jack Buzzi, and Eric Friberg developed since they started playing together as freshmen, it looks like the continuous cycle is on the upswing. Tech’s Lacrosse players are not vying for the Worces¬ ter “W”, anticipating membership in the Varsity Club, or expecting teeming crowds at their games, home or away. These men are not playing lacrosse for any material grati¬ fication which may be derived from their efforts, because there is none . . . except the bumps and bruises which linger long after the final whistle of each contest. These engineers are playing lacrosse because they like the game, they enjoy the rough body contact which is an inherent characteristic of the sport. They play for the feeling of elation associated with victory and, conversely, because they can take defeat without humiliation. All these, yes, but mainly because these men are athletes and sportsmen of Tech. An open net, but the play is covered. First row, left to right: B. Ketunuti, M. Stephens, A. Hall, A. Shahian, L. Smith, W. Wadsworth (Coach). Second row: J. Kubik (Manager), A. Heller, K. Rome, A. Daniels (Capt.). TENNIS Nobody could “net” anything that day, so we took a “drive” around the “court” and afterwards strolled out across the “lawn”. Ah, relaxation! Stretching out on the “backcourt”, dreaming thoughts of “love”, when “slam”! somebody had given me a “backhand”. I regained my feet, “sliced” him hard, “dropped a shot” to his head, and then, after I had completely “faked him out of position”, to my absolute (or—) surprise I found out he was just another guy with the same “English” accent. What a “racket” I made! After that “exchange” of “volleys” just to find out he was a friend. There was nothing left to do but “add in” another note to experience, stroll down to the “W” for a “ball”, and forget our little dis-“service” to each other. Make sense? Perhaps not, but you had better read the above title again; then you’ll see that it was just another practice session for the tennis team. Just another practice session, that’s true, but not just another team. Led by Captain “Bo” Ketunuti, the tennis team fielded hian. But what is even more encouraging is the fact that four men are Juniors: Ken Rome, Lee Smith, A1 Daniels, and A1 Heller, all talented in banging tennis balls. Retrogressively, last year’s squad managed for the first time in many a moon to win more matches than it lost, end¬ ing up with a 5-4 record. Since that time only one member was lost to the team through graduation—Arnie Hall. Arnie was probably one of the finest tennis players that ever graced the courts of Worcester Tech. But the over-all depth of the warriors has improved tremendously through both the expert instruction of Coach W. B. Wadsworth and the experience gained in two years (for the Juniors, any¬ way) of tennis competition for the school. So the gladiators of the nets were out to better their record of the previous season. But it certainly doesn’t look like the string of tennis vic¬ tories will end here, Mr. Reader. When we consider that Tech has four experienced Juniors filling in next year, our opponents had better accent the future just as we are doing. 150 GOLF First row, left to right: J. Bjork (Coach), G. Schreiner, J. Burns, R. Seaberg, R. Hoyt, R. Perzan, A. Barry. Second row: D. Sawin, A. Swetz, K. Niznik, G. Fauteaux, R. Ferguson, J. Braley, Jr. After the last patch of snow had left the hilly terrain of Wachusett Country Club, the inveterate swingers of the niblick at Worcester Tech took to the swampy fairways and greens in preparation for the forthcoming campaign. As in the past, Coach John Bjork looked forward with eager anticipation to a successful season. However, just how successful the team would be depended on the old axiom practice makes perfect ; but the amount of practice allowed our mashie wielders was proportional to how often ole Sol wished to appear in the heavens. With the loss of three varsity members through graduation, many adjustments had to be made to mold this year’s team into a strong, competitive unit. However, the rebuilding of the team was made somewhat easier by the return of four lettermen: Bill Braley, A1 Swetz, Fred Barry, and Captain Gil Fauteaux. Sophomores Ken Niznick. Ron Perzan. and George Schreiner were also great assistance in the cause. RIFLE TEAM Were at war! No, not really, just some people practicing. “For war! No, that’s Tech’s rifle team. “Well, what’s that other noise? Do they use cannon? The I.F. bowling league. “I like bowling.” Maybe you do but you’ll have to admit one thing: the honors this time have to go to the rifle team. Yes, the honors this time really do have to go to the rifle team. Spreading the name of Worcester Tech across the land, the team has become a major threat in New England intercollegiate circles. Under the able tutelage of M Sgt Edward Yop- chick, the team took the Hearst Trophy for the First Army area and placed fifth in the First Army Intercollegiates against even stiffer opposition. To make these accomplishments all the more impressive, most of the schools entered in the competi¬ tion had enrollments considerably larger than that at Tech. But quality, not quantity, has told the story of the rifle team. Quality—aided by the purchase of several beautiful new Winchesters (thanks to the R.O.T.C. department), a new pulley system, new lockers and racks, and a new backstop to con¬ serve some of the tons of lead that fly through the air daily. With these improvements in equipment and range, the men of the Rifle Club and of the military (Signal Corps, though it may be) succeeded in enabling more members to practice with first class firearms. With more practice and better firing conditions came the quality that made Tech one of the top competitors in rifling in the college ranks. First row, left to right: H. Steves, J. Callahan, D. Howe, E. Fraser, R. Danielson. Second row: I). Cooper, R. Ledoux, B. Collins, D. Mudgett, L. Pickens. 151 NAUTICAL CLUB “Anchors Away, My Boys”, and the Navy’s answer to the R.O.T.C. Department is off and sailing again. Under the guidance of Skipper Bob Wagner and to the chagrin of the men in green, the Nautical Club was once again patrolling the beer-stained waters of scenic Indian Lake. Not without daring, these men of the sea sailed out into the vast un¬ known on this quaint watery setting in search of competition in the name of Tech. They found their competition in the form of some mighty rough schools, too, like M.I.T., Harvard, Tufts, Coast Guard (no contest), and several others. In the time between, this group of swabbies could be seen basking in the sun beside their chariots. One or two would go so far as to sand, caulk, and paint their boats, all the time waiting in prey for the next poor sailboat to wallow too near the shore. For all the fun and excitement that was theirs, however, there was one sad note: construction of the new head¬ quarters had to be postponed. Reason: of all things, no land. But all things considered, success has been the spotlight this year for these martyrs of the sea. “Sailing — Sailing ” The necessary equipment. ront row;, left to right: L. R. i oomajian, Jr., R. A. Samil an, S. L. Vrusho, C. G. Alex, D. A. Mudgett, D. IF. Illingworth, A. P. Vine, H. B. Pritz, ' ° TteT y R- A. Litman, R. IF. Kuenzel, D. H. Twitchell, H. A. Berger, IF. J. Houde, C. T. Smith. Second row: G. B. Gulbranson, R. A. Berg, It . C. Kress, V. J. Taupeka, P. C. Lenz, D. S. Miller, S. C. F ells, D. J. Fisher. Jr.. R. J. Kuchins, A. H. Levesque, D. G. Stotz, D. Sweetman, 0. H. Hawley, N. B. Mack. CHEERLEADERS Bottom row, left to right: W. O ' Neil, T. Kohanski (Capt.), S. Bramande. Middle row: J. Tomkins, J. Dunne. Top: E. Schrader. If you’re ever in Alumni Gym on Tuesday or Thursday afternoon, drop in on one of the practice sessions of a group of Techmen who are commonly referred to as cheerleaders. These fellows, Captain Tom Kohanski, Sam Bramande, Jim Dunne, Bill O’Neil, Bob Laplume, Joe Scerbo, Tom Waage, Elmer Schrader, Frank Pakulski, John Tomkins, and Dave Bareiss, put on an excellent exhibition of precision tumbling, somersaulting, pinwheeling, swan-diving, or just plain helly-flopping that chal¬ lenges the imagination in daring. Undaunted by little grievances, such as broken necks or arthritis, these “men of might’’ have thrilled many an audience with their combined comedy and tumbling acts and have performed a good job in drumming up spirit at sport rallies, games, et al. Individually and collectively, none of the boys have had previous experience in their now accomplished arts, but, if we may allude to an old expression, they have come along by “leaps and bounds”. And credit for this, of course, goes to none other than Percy “Doc” Carpenter, (get this) Professor Emeritus of the Physical Education Department at Worcester Poly¬ technic Institute. Through his efforts, the cheerleaders have learned well the techniques and knowledge necessary to perform their jobs capably. The team will miss the senior contingent of Sam Bramande, his “jumping the barrel” (eight men side by side) ; Tom Kohanski, the set-up man on backflips; and Jim Dunne, the only other man with four years’ experience and a de¬ pendably steady performer. But we trust old “Doc” will round out another fine cheerleading unit come the next Fall. INTER-FRATERNITY SPORTS A tense moment in a tight match. Hardly had the grumblings due to the first class assign- J„ f or a lay-up. merits subsided when the echoes of resounding cheers marked the opening of the I.F. sports season. Perhaps the greatest reward to be received from the wide program was the outlet it provided from facts, figures, and formulas of physics. In the fight for the coveted Grand Trophy, the Phi Sigs, closely pressed by S.A.E., emerged victorious in the volley- ball competition. L.C.A. had a strangle hold on the top rung in tennis with hut one match to be played against A.T.O., the challenger, while the A.E. Pi’s and Phi Sig laid in wait¬ ing to pounce on the bowling title. Basketball, probably the most popular and spirited of the I.F. sports, provided the most exciting race in recent years. A very strong league was in evidence with Phi Gam, S.A.E., and Sig Ep finishing at the top of the “pack”. Phi Sig, Theta Kap, and Theta Chi gave the leaders plenty of trouble before the final standings were determined. Once the court action had subsided, swimming, track, ping-pong, and softball kept interest and enthusiasm at a high pitch. The I.F. sports require a great variety of talent and Tech can be proud of the caliber of competition that the nine fraternities provided. Dick W iinikainen ores for A.T.O. It looks like Ralph has an easy hoop. A typical scene during an Autumn afternoon. It ' s high, long and i casual shot of the Theta Kap bench. Sitting: R. Pritchard, Head of the Dept. Standing, left to right: M. Nor cross, F. Grant, C. McNulty. PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT “One, two “O.K., Boys, let’s have another dozen six-count squat thrusts.” So goes another bone-stretching, back-breaking gym class under the direction of Merl (“I count ’em, you do ’em”) Norcross or Charlie (“No make-ups in advance”) McNulty. Under the generalship of Big Bob Pritchard the Physical Education Department runs Freshmen and Sopho¬ mores through the rigors of physical exercise to complete, along with their studies, the final frustration of the rookies. For the athletes, who every year fight fiercely to give Worcester Tech a string of victories made even more im¬ pressive by the size of the schools competed against, the department supplies coaches, equipment, transportation, and other necessities used to support the teams. The latter is taken care of by Henry (“Did you pay the towel de¬ posit?”) while the other needs are commanded by such able sergeants as Frank (“Never been thrown in the pool”) Grant, Frank (“Let’s have two seven-eighths-speed laps”) Sannella, and Doc (“Headache eh, we’ll amputate them”) Quinn. Also from this department the Freshmen learn the funda¬ mentals of hygiene; i.e. how to brush their teeth, what to do if bitten by a snake, cure of alcoholism, and of course, Doc Quinn’s special uncensored lecture with film. Then comes the rugged phys. ed. final with cries of, “I don’t want to rack the course, I just want to pass,” being heard from the gym. Then too, the department supervises the Interfraternity sports, where the engineers not on the varsity teams have a chance to exercise themselves in volleyball, tennis, bowl¬ ing, basketball, swimming, softball, track, and ping-pong. Through these games, all are given the chance to sport their muscles and abilities for their respective Fraternities and also to improve relationships among the campus Greeks. This is the department which precipitates the athletes from the engineer’s shapes and molds Tech men, so that they may stand the rigors of their jobs in the lab and over the drafting tables. 156 W.P.I. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Virtually all organized sports at Tech come under the direction of the Athletic Council, which is the working core of the W.P.I.A.A. The council schedules three regular meetings during the year and calls special meetings when necessary. At these meetings team budgets are allotted for each sport, managers are elected, and the winners of awards and insignia are determined. The Freshman-Sophomore interclass sports competition and the intermural sports schedules are also set up by the Council. Members of the Athletic Council are ten in number, five from the alumni and faculty and five from the student members. Four of the undergraduate members are elected by the student body, and the fifth is the appointee of the President of the Institute. The first student-faculty Athletic Association met in 1887. It was not until 1909, however, that the first varsity letter was awarded at W.P.I., the days when Track was the major sport at Tech. Since that time, the scope of athletics here at Tech, and consequently the jurisdiction of the Association, has greatly enlarged with the most recent addition being the recog¬ nition of the Lacrosse Club. This year the Council presented two sports banquets at which the formal awards were made—in the Fall for the Cross Country, Football and Soccer teams, and in the Spring in honor of the winter teams: Basketball, Swimming, Rifle, and Cheer¬ leaders and the spring teams: Baseball, Golf, Tennis, and Track. Indeed, this small group has been highly responsible for the organization of the fine athletic program we have at Tech. OFFICERS: President: Eddie Eidt Vice Presilient: Stu Staples Secretary: Don Ferrari Treasurer: J. Christo Seated, left to right: W. B. Zepp, B. Pritchard, A. J. Knight. Standing, left to right: R. Tent, S. Staples, E. Eidt, J. Christo, D. Ferrari. Seated, left to right: Coaches C. McNulty, R. Pritchard. Standing, left to right: W. Wadsworth, J. Bjork, M. Norcross, F. Grant, F. Sannella. � i i | r P ' Ci COaSI wA hfc- Ki A t O 157 X957 Phi Gamma Delta $ri To the graduating seniors of Phi Gamma Delta the Fiji lodge has been far more than just a place to live while here at Tech. It has been a home and a brotherhood shared mu¬ tually and unselfishly with men of higher character and ideals. These men will never forget their years at Phi Gam, just as they will never forget their years at Tech. Such activi¬ ties as the Fiji Island parties, formal weekends, Dixieland concerts, work parties, sophomore jobs, the Phi Gam-Phi Sig beer parties, Homecomings, Pig dinners, and I.F. sports will long stand out in their minds as great aids in their social and character development. This year has treated our chapter very well both scholasti¬ cally and otherwise. Thanks to our perseverance in schol¬ arship, the “Thicker” resides in our front room as a reminder of our scholastic advances. Many of our brothers were pledged to the various honorary societies on the “hill.” The year saw five Fijis elected captains of our vari¬ ous athletic teams here at Tech. Far more important than the individual effort of the brothers was the showing of the house as a whole. Every brother participated in some campus activity, thus increasing the scope of ideas present in the house. We, the remaining brothers of Phi Gamma Delta, now wish our Graduating Seniors the best of luck in their new jobs. But this is not good-bye for we shall meet again often at Homecomings and Pig dinners in the years to come. -Boiv r i £fl the Flowing Landlord 0 the BLyi 4 I pfl. k 1 mm hront row, lejt to right: W. (.annon, E. Powers, I). Sullivan, A. Shahian, J. Arcari, K. Engvall, R. Silven, P. Stramese, R. Hayden, A. McGowan, T. Caste. Second row: J. Daly, R. Smith, A. Swetz, T. Kohanski, B. McKernan, D. McLeod, R. Berg, IE. Priem, R. Jaramillo, O. Hawley, P. Holden, R. Wolff, D. Striby. I bird row: A. Larocque, C. Gentsh, R. Bober, D. Stotz, R. Walker, A. Dickert, F. Lutz, M. Whitney, P. Lenz, G. Fauteux, F. Clark, D. Sweetman, J. Gill. 160 mors A helping hand Joseph J. Arcari John W. Braley, Jr. John L. Buzzi Fred H. Clark, Jr. George E. Crosby John D. Daly Howard C. Dickson Robert P. Engvall Gilbert P. Fauteux Edward J. Foley Thomas P. Kohanski Arthur R. Larocque Thomas C. Lekas George H. Long, Jr Philip L. Rotondo Arthur Shahian Richard M. Silven Donald G. Striby “Who ' s next? Homecoming ’56 99 Salisbury St Sigma Alpha Epsilon 2 A E Egg shampoos are 1 Christos G. Alex Santo M. Bramande James A. Brown, Jr. Robert F. Conte Joseph D. Grzyb, Jr. Kenneth E. Hermance Richard P. Johnson John J. Kelly, Jr. George Klimchak Pascal A. Mancini Wayne E. Pendleton Charles M. Stasey Alexander Vranos Charles A. Whitney A. Zvlonis. 102 It must be History. Completing our 101st year as a National Fraternity and 63rd as the Mass. Delta Chapter at W.P.I., we of Sigma Alpha Epsilon are looking with interest to the future rather than to our rich history. With the proposed expansion of Worcester Tech, SAE planned to purchase another house in order to double its capacity. This year, the “Lakeside Lodge” at 6 Humboldt Avenue has remodeled its living room, as well as two of its “bou¬ doirs”. As their project of the year our glorious (?) pledges, keeping well in mind the brothers’ aims for better living, eidarged the game room and lengthened the bar. Our social season really got off to a bang with a great I.F. weekend, topped with square (s) dancing and a rock ' n’roll party. Again this year, as in the last three, SAE added more sport trophies to its mantle, as a result of its I.F. teams. We were fortunate indeed to place so many men in Achers and IHEE as well as Skull, HKN, and Who’s Who in these last four years. The seniors can well be proud of their record and let them be assured they will not be forgotten. Who can forget such men as “Elvis” Keefe, “Heartbreak” Richmond, . . . and Sam!! These new alums take with them many memories of fraternity fellowship and fun which will never be lost. “And when in future years we sit With children on our knee, We will teach them that the alphabet Begins with SAE.” Alpha Tau Omega A T ii Fall work parties, waking to the sight of dirty clothes and drying paint . . . clambering up a fire ladder to get to Top Deck . . . 6:00 A.M., October 13, 1956; bleary-eyed brothers knocked over by flying page . . . “Glen” Dennett’s trombone lessons during rushing entertainment (be finally learned) . . . Collie’s bent on the flag pole . . . “Shuntaroby” . . . General Excellence Award, six in a row; fifty blue- jacketed men tense against chair. Yea! we did it. . . . “Ruh, Rah. Rega!” echoing through the gymnasium . . . sign appreciation in Big A . . . thirty men at dinner singing “Happy Birthday”; one man, smiling bravely, wondering how to avoid the shower . . . twelve passenger “Collie- mobile” . . . blaring record player, jazz concert . . . Stu’s phone bill down to $80 per . . . Dear John Week in Top Deck . . . Holyoke to Worcester on three cylinders . . . “Hm, 1956 minus 1906 equals 50 years (for you mathe¬ maticians)”—Chadeayne ... “I think he was here to say nothing of the pigs” Droms . . . strict training rules for I.F. sports . . . misplaced brass the night before drill . . . conclave at Tufts . . . “Why didn’t I take L.A.?” . . . “M.I.T. needs help”—Scratch . . . “Every room a Music Room” . . . Longhair, the paddle-breaker . . . pledgling . . . Christmas Carols around the piano . . . Lump’s lament, “All I want for Christmas is a Euclid” . . . Charlie, the Amazo champion . . . the S-4 speaks, “ROTC is serious business” . . . initiations, another man to guide Alpha Tau Omega, and yet be absorbed in her traditions and principles. . . . These are the things which come to mind as a man of the Class of ’57 prepares to leave the house at 24 Institute. It is not the awards and honors which have been his and the fraternity’s that he thinks of immediately, but rather the string of incoherent, little incidents, stretching from his freshman to his senior year; the characteristics of his brothers, lifelong friends, the groundwork of future Home¬ coming reunions, Acceptance, Attempt, Fulfillment. hirst row, left to right: R. Bourne, R. Strachan, N. Petra ias, F. DiPippo, C. Bidweil, W . Kress, A. Lee, l). Penkus, C. Pomeroy, J. Demetry, H. Sleeves, h. Morin, R. Norton, A. Atkins, J. Burger. Second row: R. Meyer, R. Rath bun, F. Snively, R. Ohehotski, C. Heslarn, N. Stotz, H. Clarkson, J. Vyce, I). barrand, K. Matson, R. If iinikainen, I). Twitchell, If. Felenchak. Third row: I). Bragg, J. Porter, S. Hamilton, R. Mattson, P. Irish, D. Todd, N. Howe, R. Levesque, J. Mahan, T. Hurley, R. Mulhol and, S. Macornber, If . Tourte lot. Fourth row: R. Saxton, E. Fraser, R. Miller, R. Cormier, H. Pritz, R. Gustaf¬ son, P. Morse, S. Poultney, B. MacPhetres, J. Gibbs, F. Droms, D. Kirk, H. Street. 164 The Bobcat is on the wall! Adrian D. Atkins Charles H. Bidwell, Jr. Edward M. Dennett Stuart R. Hamilton Walter C. Kress Norman R. Landry Arthur C. Lee, Jr. David C. Penkus Collins M. Pomeroy Richard R. Saxton Mmm! “24 Institute R l To the “B”, to the “hill”, to the wall! The quotable quotes and related events of a tre¬ mendous year for the OX Club, herein recorded for posterity. i, how’s Physics?” The events of the year: pledging, the orphans’ Christmas party, the Senior Slide, June seventh. JEjI vis, play us a tune on your guitar!” The nicknames well never forget: Stardust, Little Max, No-Action, Farouk, Rabbitt, Mouse, Axle, Rover. There will be short meeting at-.” Squeezing in activities between long hours of study: the octet; house committees; the ACHERS, IHEE, and GENTS; Help Week; school committees; sometimes you went to more meetings than classes. _ _gain and again, and again and again, Vive la Theta Chi!” Social life had its part to play: formal week-ends, parties with the Becker girls, the Senior Stag, the annual game and party with S.A.E., impromptu blasts. Call up Cusb, the roof still leaks!” New floors in the game-rooms and bathrooms; the smell of paint and putty in the Fall; our Mothers’ Club and Alumni Association always ready to give us a hand; sixteen new alumni to help finance repairs. Hey where’re our cigars?” Hardware being transferred from shirt to sweater; diamonds sparkling on female hands; the mailman was one of the most popular guys around. I hate this place.” But the Institute is a part of us, and we really love it. To the Seniors—good luck; and to the under¬ graduates—may your memories of Tech and Theta Chi be as wonderful as those the graduates have to look back on. Theta Chi 0 x “ Alright , gimme your money.” Front row, It ' ll to right: A. Amcrhein, E. Studio, I Vino, J. Alfiori, R. li iberg, A. Papaioannott, H. Denzer, R. Yates, J. Ihiff. Prof. J. Zimmerman, IS. Rieciardi, R. Purpura, I). Denniston, R. Morse. Second row: R. Allen, R. Kan gas, A. Mitchell, A. Harry, A. If illoughby. If. Hondo, A. Devault, R. If liite, R. Fuller, G. Gulbranson, I). Gove, If . McLeod. Third roiv: R. Penkrul, F. Kazeroid. R. Danielson, j. Delanger, A. Daniels, J. Rogers, R. Crane, T. Dupuis, V. Johnson, I). Wood, J. Collamorc, I). GeoQrov, R. Bugey, J. Robichaud, If ' . Hees, J. Minott. Fourth row: N. Taupeka, If . Kerr, D. Stuart, J. Holley, D. Cooper, R. Schott, J. Clarke, R. Sharkey, S. Wells, I). Fisher, R. Thompson, P. Bachlund, D. Miller, A. Levesque, A. Migneault, T. 0 (.onnor. 166 “The Day the earth stood stilt.” “85 Salisbury St.” 167 Philip Backlund Thomas E. Baker Alfred E. Barry James R. Clarke, III Charles J. Cole Robert K. Crane Allan T. Devault James M. Duff Ronald S. Fuller John D. Minott Alan H. Mitchell Alex C. Papaioannou David E. Stuart Edward A. Stucke Robert A. Yates United Nations Representatives!! “Uncle Toni ' s Cabin.” Lambda Chi Alpha A X A As you Seniors look back to your college days, the experi¬ ences you shared with us in Lambda Chi Alpha will un¬ doubtedly constitute the bulk of your memories. The past year has added many pages to these memories: . . . the formal weekends . . . the Junior Prom when Andy s date was crowned Queen . . . the keg with A.E.Pi over the lost softball game ... the get-togethers at Jim’s apartment ... Preach’s trip to the national Lambda Chi Alpha convention in Colorado . . . Al’s mornings in bed, and the time Smitty tried reveille with the trombone . . . the pledge party at Singletary Rod and Gun Club . . . the vocal trio of Charley, Bob, and Jim during rushing . . . the weekend parties at the house . . . the last-minute work on Morgan, the home¬ coming display . . . Tom Ferrante’s stay at the house . . . the initiation of Dick Johnson . . . when Ed leaped through the window during the house stag . . . the costumes at the Halloween Party . . . Help Week at the camp ... the seige on the Pirate’s Den and Weso’s face covered with shaving cream ... the annual Christmas party for the orphans . . . pledges and pledge training . . . afternoons at Indian Lake . . . the I-F tennis team . . . Bunny’s wedding . . . the foot¬ ball rallies at school . . . visiting other chapters and enter¬ taining brothers from other schools . . . the blind dates from Becker . . . the whist games before supper ... the New England Conclave at our M.I.T. Chapter . . . the cigars John Howe finally bought ... the water-bags in the spring and snowballs in the winter . . . sun-bathing on the house roof . . . Saturday night suppers . . . the visits of the trav¬ eling secretary . . . fixing up the house in the Fall . . . the wonderful party songs ... the scholastic and athletic im¬ provement of the chapter ... the true meaning of fraternity life in Lambda Chi. The undergraduates owe the Seniors a great deal for their accomplishments for the house. Our appreciation and thanks is best expressed by our feeling of regret as you leave us and our efforts to do as much for Lambda Chi as you have. Yours in Z.A.X., The brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha Front row. left to right: A. Pratt, J. Smith, A. White, IF. Ekman, J. DiPalma, A. Hemenway, J. Johnson, A. Larsson, A. Anderson, L. Robichaud, H. Chechile, A. Adamson, K. Johnson, N. Carignan, C. Tyson. Middle row: D. Hoskinson, l). Morris, A. Matley, R. Pavano, J. Walsh, R. Hoyt, R. Davis, A. Gustafson, E. Lind berg, F. Rosenberg, F. Lang, S. Roberts, R. Michaud, E. Sandberg, M. Cappers, R. Smolinski. Back row: S. Wilson, E. Moineau, R. Farrow, J. Howe, C. Leidhold, J. Darling, I). Butterworth, A. Crawford, W. Wesolowski, R. Chadwick, R. Jacobson, F. Rehberg, F. Xlagnuson, H. Alten- brand, D. Tompkins, R. White, N. Nau t. :w Mess call . “Just returning from beer call. Arthur W. Anderson Andrew S. Crawford, Jr. Paul M. Desautels Alan R. Gustafson Allyn W. Hemenway, Jr. David W. Hoskinson John F. Howe, Jr. Alan G. Larsson Fred C. Magnuson, Jr. Edward J. Moineau John G. Smith Robert F. Sutherland Charles A. Tyson Dodson C. Webster Robert A. White Grrrrl That s Morgan 30 Trowbridge Rd Phi Sigma Kappa !• 2 k Lawrence E. Alston Allan E. Carlson James A. Cheney Warner I. Clifford Irving R. Darwin Edward W. Eidt, Jr. Robert D. Fallstrom Richard J. Ferguson Robert W. Franklin David N. Olson Mick isn ' t much interested in pictures. Front row. Ic.lt to right: IF Martin, J. Manchester, I). Desrosiers, S. AnnuitantI, N. hardy, M. Mul o, I). Olson, T. Brand, R. Pratt, IF. Cess, Jr., I). Reed, F. .ally, A. Hesford, J. Thompkins, T. IFaage, IF. Spo fjord. Second row: .1. IF ary, F. Chin, G. Beebe, G. Si g man, Jr., S. Kubas, P. Honer, L. Alston, P. Schneider. T. Downs, H. Hyde, If . Suski, W. Linke, (.. h rova. G. Roden burg. Third row: G. Gonstantine, Jr., D. Illingworth, D. Grenon, J. Ghapman, D. Portion, P. Kendra. IF. Jtthnevicz, IF. Saimond, J. Dris coll, K. Garlson, I). Ed tors, R. Gess, J. Cheney, R. Lorenz. 170 ■ -«« ■ v� ' • « The Epsilon Deuteron Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa first appeared on the Tech campus in 1902 as a local fraternity, Theta Chi. When a chapter of the national Theta Chi ap¬ peared on campus, our name became Kappa Xi Alpha until 1915. when we were recognized by the national Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity and given a charter as Epsilon Deuteron Chapter. The Phi Sigs have enjoyed a very memorable year. We were very successful in Inter-Fraternity sports, and we dis¬ played our zest in a ver y active social and extra-curricular activity program. Everything we did in work and in play was done well. Among our pleasant memories for the year are . . . our three-day work party when our interior was completely redecorated . . . our Wall Street Social gather¬ ings and occasional Friday night stags . . . our weekly Saturday parties and periodic visits to the Leicester Air¬ port Club . . . our wonderful turnout of alumni for Home¬ coming where Dean Downing was honored . . . the lively Dixieland Soiree on Homecoming Week-end . . . the pledg¬ ing of Tom Downs and Art Hesford . . . the Phi Sig Motorcade and the bevy of Becker beauties for the Nor¬ wich rally . . . the initiation of Roy Bourgault, a member of the faculty of the Mechanical Engineering Department . . . Bob Steen’s production of “Mix Me Another’’ . . . I.F. Week-end when our dates found out where we kept our pet goldfish . . . the night Jim Cheney became King for a Day . . . the roaring success of the Little Abner party . . . the splash party in the pool and the Tom and Larry pri¬ vate splash party . . . our splendid rushing season which gave us twenty-one pledges . . . our Kiddies’ Party for the Orphans . . . our New Year’s Eve extravaganza . . . we will have these moments to remember. Yes, “It is always fair weather, boys, when the Phi Sigs come back home”. “i Dean Si. “These are my boy friends. ' ' “Grind me a pound. Sigma Phi Epsilon 2 $ E ag 0 1 REMEMBER . . . the day that the neighbors of 11 Boyn¬ ton Street stared out the window in amazement when a shiny black hearse pulled up in front of the Sig Ep house, and how it has become a house institution . . . those well- attended excursions into Boston to see the “show” . . . the day Frisbie and Rogler lost their bents . . . Emily . . . “whooping it up” at our big Open House party at which students and faculty forgot the cares of studies and exams . . . the German Beer Cellar, the pet project of R. Shattuck Stevens . . . the daily work parties and the famous “P.M. growl” . . . the gathering of the clan with the new UConn Sig Ep chapter . . . “Is that you, Fat’s?” . . . Blivot mak¬ ing good . . . the memories of a hectic struggle to get Sig Ep’s prize-winning Homecoming display set up before the brothers died of frostbite and lack of sleep . . . “Elvis” Talbot’s unforgettable performance at the Rope Pull Dance singing “Don’t Be Cruel” . . . the return of Sealy . . . Chaplain Ribeiro’s comforting words of wisdom and his persuasiveness in getting the brothers to church on Sunday . . . Donald Brewster Rising’s world-shaking experiments with cider . . . the thud of much Sig Ep jewelry dropping . . . Thorney and the fireplace downstairs . . . the time when Blivot couldn’t find either pair of glasses . . . Doctor Campbielli’s memorable lectures and debates with Doctor Stewart Staples over Open Kitchen goodies . . . the day that Ralph Johnson was seen at breakfast . . . the new carpet on the stairs . . . and all the great parties and everything which made this year in the Sacred Halls of Sigma Phi Epsilon a well-remembered experience. . . . I ront row, left to right: If . Spry, I). Brook, R. Beckett, k. Smith, J. Gale, I). Hoagland, III, R. Jenkins, W. Rawstron, If. Rogler, 1). Rising, G. Schreiner, ,lr., I), (.loud, R. Stevens, R. Bratt, R. KischeU. Second row: E. Angell, J. Ribeiro, K. Pomeroy, K. Halvorsen, H. Rydstrom, G. Godfroy, G. Dinge, A. Tutunjian, B. If i lbrant, J. If eyund, I). Craig, If ' . II kite head, D. Cooper, E. Stone, II. Hemenwav, P. Manz, R. Thornton, R. Reed. Third row: J. Keniston, B. Baker. A. Johannsen, R. Brass, T. Talbot, E. Friberg, R. Carlson, A. Tan ner, If. Israel, l). Riley, P. Nelson, F. Costello, R. Schlenker, (.. Adams, If . Hopj, R. Anderson, D. Sawin, I). Bottomley, R. Mercer. Fourth row: S. Staples, If . Aitken, If . Lund, I). Dow, I). Evensen, P. Bayliss, h. Tenney, M. (,rant, P. Paddington, B. Person, P. French, R. IF right, F. Farnsworth, D. Ripple, R. Edwards, P. Young, F. Broshjeit. 172 “Don ' t lie Cruel. Crosby L. Adams Richard R. Ashbaugh Robert H. Beckett Robert L. Brass Donald G. Craig George E. Friberg Herbert C. Hemenway John P. Morrill Otis S. Powell, Jr. William W. Rawston Donald B. Rising George A. Rodes William C. Rogler, Jr. John M. Sarkisian Ralph P. Schlenker John O. Stinson Alvin E. Tanner Spiro L. Vrusho Richard E. Wright Here is the winner!! 173 “11 Boynton St.” Theta Kappa Phi fc K 4 “And the band played on.” eniors Donald J. Lussier George W. Matarrese John M. Matuszek, Jr. Daniel J. Murphy Robert F. Niro Robert R. Purple William V. Raszka Michael J. Stephens Richard W. Stevens Richard A. Barlow Robert A. Beaudet Albert G. Ferron Robert F. Gallig an Edward L. Gallini Donald D. Girard Charles C. Johnston Paul J. Kerrigan Robert V. Lemay jrsf row, ' ‘It to right: J. Dunne, R. 0 Hour It, H. Sokol ski. 1‘. Jolieoe ttr, J. Haavisto, R. Jolicoetir, F. Tessier, R. Purple, R. Barlow, IF. O ' Neil, A. Beaudet, 1. Szypula. R. Hour get. J. Daddario, h. Kelley, J. Barresi, J. Bucciaglia, J. Bronzino, D. Ferrari. Second row: B. Tetreault, B. Lemieux, H. Painter, R. Crook, Vuruzzo, J. Bandarra, K. Niznik, J. Daly, P. Ilolley, B. Scnoppe . P. Sikoris, I). Murphy, T. Hill. N. DePratti, R. LaFontaine, R. Stevens, J. Baggio, J. Czertak, P. Zanini, P. Pasture, J. Scerbo, R. Laplume. Third row: R Pokraka, IF. Fir a, J. Zimonis, IF. Orlik, T. Sokolowski, R. Dziurgot, P. Ottowitz, F. Gallini, L. Courtemanche, A. Dutram, J. Lenard, F. Cohee, IF. Mandrola, F. Sa ek, C. Driscoll, I ' . Pakulski, G. Matarrese, J. Hoban, D. II etch, J. Chenail, J. Heenan, R. Casko. Fourth row: IF. Gasek, J. Duddy, R. Milik, N. Rouleau, E. Saulnier, IF. Curran, T. Zimmie, II. Haies, II. Brown, S. Gardella, S. Graveline, J, McGinnis, D. C.rimmins, R. Magee, E. Russell, R. Ga ligan, P. Johnson, R. W allace, A. Lol etere, A. Legal!. [ The mailman is now confused, for he finds TKP mail addressed to not one, but two houses! Due to much as¬ sistance by the Aquinas Association, there was a new addi¬ tion to the Theta Kap property—very needed and very welcome. The memories of this past year are many. . . . Tap and his antics, both on and off the field . . . working on the new sidewalk . . . cries of, “Let’s go down to the vil¬ lage” . . . the missing bents of Dave and Boh . . . the genu¬ ine friendships made . . . and so long to the Seniors that have done so much for Lambda chapter. Many activities were engaged in by the brothers. Every¬ where in everything could be found Kap’s—from the Tech News to the football team, from the Camera Club to IHEE. From the year’s activities came the definition of a Sopho¬ more, “one who takes longer to do less and thinks he’s done more than any other human in the world.” And of course there was the social aspect. Who could forget the Homecoming Festivities, the Rope Pull Dance I all kinds of spirit), Uncle Nowick’s Cabin (more spirit), visits to “The Chapel” (chaperoned of course), and the great Formal Weekends that put the frosting on the cake. Not much more could he crammed into one year. Our scholarship was noticeably improved to third on campus and our activities once again were first on the “hill.” It was a great year, one filled with much happiness and many ac¬ complishments. TKP can justly be proud of 1956 V, “26 Institute Rd. plus 53 Wachusetl St 175 “It isn ' t all play! “Uomecominfi at the Kap.” «. Alpha Epsilon Pi a e n Continued improvement was the by-word at Alpha Epsi¬ lon Pi this past year, and this carried over into all the aspects of our life at the house atop o’ the hill. The house itself was improved by newly tiled hallways, freshly painted walls, new furniture, and a new roof. From a scholastic standpoint, the fraternity moved into second place on the campus with brothers in all the honor societies. In extra-curricular activities, A.E. Pi enjoyed a banner year. A larger number of brothers took part in school activities than ever before, and many important positions were occupied by A.E. Pi’s. Last, but surely not least, is the social aspect. Due to a very able and competent Social Committee, A.E. Pi had bigger and better parties this year than in preceding years, and there is the promise of more to come. Then there was the most important improvement: the spirits of the brothers. Who can forget “Loose” Bob Pill and his opposite “Rigid” Bob Kaye? How about the Zig Bent Committee, and the triple threat bent-chasing Art “Harry” Nedvin? Moreover there was Captain Fred M. and his mighty beamtrawler; the Klondike (Sigma Lambda Tau); “Elvis” Bob Propper; “Rocky” Kesslen; “Knobby” Lanson; Chuck-bowling you over-Friedman; Gerry Finkle and his “Race with the Devil and everyone else”; Larry “Roll out the barrel” White; Roger the Monster; starry- eyed Mike Gordon; and A.E. Pi’s answer to Perle Mesta. Bob Weinberg. es, the year of 1956-57 has been a good year for A.E. Pi, one of which we are proud. Yet, we are not content to rest and admire our handiwork. The year of 1957-58 will be even better. Hey, what are you?? First row, left to right: S. Gunter, . Rosen eld, M. Gutman, A. Eisenberg, F. Blonder, R. Sumiljan, F. Ghmara, G. Finkle, S. Kesslen, H. Roberts, M. Ganz, R. Keats, L. Rerner, J. Vale, W . Rabinovitch. Second row: L. IT bite, L. Dworkin, R. Good fader, R. Podberskey, C. Lipshitz, J. Leonard, S. W ' allner, J. 4 pern, M. Abramowitz, K. Roberts, S. Friedman, I. Bermann, F. Gossick, A. Lanson, J. Korelitz. Third row: N. Mack, M. Gordon, M. Krupnick, M. Smith, S. Green, M. Elowitz, S, Levy, L. Cohen, M. Spiegel, L. Price, R. Pill. S. Brodie, J. Bennett, H. Bobbin. 176 Adi Eisenberg Gerald Finkle Charles I. Friedman Michael G. Gordon Stephen Z. Gunter Alvin C. Lanson Arthur Nedvin Robert A. Propper Ronald A. Samiljan William A. Saxton Michael Spiegel Carl L. Uretsky W here ' s Roger ami his clip board?? “Just back from Syracuse ?” King of the alleys at the Pi house. 177 “2 Einhorn Rd.” ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Wrap it up! That is the usual ending for a project. Sometimes the workers just leave, and that’s it; other times disassembly takes as long as set-up. The windup for the PEDDLER is somewhere between these. On this page the editors gather loose ends by expressing their appreciation for help, and by saying what could not be fit in elsewhere. The list of thank you’s alone, if completely itemized, would fill a book twice as big as this issue. Therefore, I am only allowed to publically recognize the outstanding in my memory. If any are overlooked, accept my apology; absentminded¬ ness and space limitations are overpowering at times. Art ability is hard to find in a student. Harder still is the problem of finding the gifted student willing to lend aid. This problem never arose for this staff. In fact the talent offered itself. To RALPH SCHLENKER enough appreciation can not be given. His designs of the cover, introductory pages, title page, and the senior sections are beyond compare. Many the day I remember saying, “Ralph, we need.” Within a few days the finished product arrived. The proof of the pudding lies in the fact that the publisher of the book was able to use all work without any appreciable revision. CROSBY ADAMS also de¬ serves much credit. If finances had allowed, his work would have overwhelmed all. Yet his intro montage captures well our fondest hopes. JOE KORELITZ I doubt will ever forget “blurbs.” To take a tedious task and do it is unusual; to do it so well is rare. I often wondered if BILL CURRAN ever slept. The fine Year’s History attests to his ability. JOE DUDDY and Fra¬ ternities were synonymous. Many, many others did their part for which we are grateful; Seniors: BOB BECKETT, JIM BROWN, DON CRAIG, JERRY FINKLE, KEN HERMANCE, AL PAPAIOANNOU, BOB PURPLE, CHARLIE STASEY, and BOB YATES; Juniors: BOB BOYEA, MURRAY CAPPERS, FRANK CHMARA, LARRY DWORKIN, MIKE GASEK, MIKE GUTMAN, BOB JENKINS, ROGER JOLICOEUR. SHELDON KESSLEN, ROGER LITMAN (story on the spot man), BILL O’NEIL, PETE OTTOWITZ, HOWIE PAINTER, HARVEY ROBBIN, HARVEY ROBERTS, DICK WIINIKAINEN; Sophomores: JIM HEENAN, TOBY KRAMER, BOB O’ROURK, HARVEY ROSENFELD, PAUL SIKORIS, ED STEFANINI; Freshmen: JAY ALPERN, LOWELL HATTORI, JOEL LEONARD, BOOTH MARTIN, JAKE SALVIN. Many more names could be added: the advertising men, the uncounted writers and proofreaders, the typists, and the circulation staff. Although the work was student done much appreciation goes to the Administration and Faculty for their cooperation. President Bronwell, Dr. Van Arsdale, Miss Rugg, the Alumni Office always granted our requests for stories, pictures, and up- to-date senior lists. Also the girls in the Information Office deserve thanks for their help. Outside school circles we also received help. From Loring Studios came cooperation beyond normal limits. It is unusual, to say the least, but gratifying, when existing, the relationship above that of pure business between printer and publication. The Heffernan Press and Wright Engravers have been more than publishers. Their aid and advice steered us through when the road looked impassable. They seemed to be as concerned and as proud of the book as the staff. No project the size and scope of the PEDDLER can be organized and run alone. The lack of all-nighters, and fear of finances and deadlines is a tribute to the success of the editorial staff. BOB GALLIGAN’S experience has given the superb Sports section and a strong shoulder for the trying times. MIKE GORDON seemed to have his residence in the dark room some weekends. Though “T” might have been “Te’ed” once or twice, his time and efforts were indispensable. “Red CHARLIE TYSON guarded the copy from harmful influence through all. His mind was a well and as each date arr: copy was profuse. It was said that given time FRED BARRY could get the White House in Washington to advertise. That person was not far wrong. The advertisement receipts made it possible to pay for all our extra ideas. His record could stand for years. ARTIE NEDVIN had the job of collecting money and selling books—far from a glorious job, but one in which hard work is a necessity. Our financial solvency is to his credit. Even though pencil expenditures had to be cleared through him, his diligence was rewarded in our breaking even — an unusual occurrence these past few years. Just to say thanks to PROFESSOR SCHW1EGER, our faculty advisor, is not enough. Such a fine relationship between advisor and group that existed is unique indeed. His aid when trouble arose was invaluable. As you can see acknowledgments run long. Yet they are but a drop in the great sea of appreciation due to those that made this PEDDLER possible. As was said before, this page has several duties. It also allows the editor to add his “words of wisdom.” The rest of the crew felt it wouldn’t fit elsewhere, but I told them it would get in the book somehow. I like to think of the following as a sum¬ mary. It is a feeble effort to be sure. But to a lowly engineer wallowing in the field of journalism, it is an honest effort to tie together his four years at Tech. To each reader let it mean something different. To all Tech graduates let it be a spark for a moment of reminiscing. They came from North , South, East and West. They came to Tech to do their best. They left their mark in the sands of time And on the many stairs they climbed. And on the fields they played the game That will bring this class its lasting fame: The fifty-seven will be world renowned, For the friends and knowledge which here they found. Stephen Gunter Editor-in-Chief pencil” ved the 178 Advertisements Compliments of THE CLASS OF ’57 the Juniors extend congratU l ations aNd BEST wIsHES tO EACH membeR OF the Senior class By different methods men excel; but they are one who do all things well. TO THE CLASS OF ’57 CONGRATULATIONS AND SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE THE CLASS OF 1959 the Freshmen congRatulate thE Seniors and wisH theM successful carEers in engiNeering A.S.M.E. A.I.E.E. YOUR PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS A.S.C.E. A.I.Ch.E. The Honorary Collegiate Journalism Society PI DELTA EPSILON COMPLIMENTS OF TAU BETA PI ALPHA CHAPTER OF MASSACHUSETTS To the Class of 1957 Congratulations on Your Achievement and Welcome to Membership in the W.P.I. Alumni Association Compliments of INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL of WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE PHI GAMMA DELTA SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON ALPHA TAU OMEGA THETA CHI LAMBDA CHI ALPHA PHI SIGMA KAPPA SIGMA PHI EPSILON THETA KAPPA PHI ALPHA EPSILON PI Compliments of STUDENT SERVICE COUNCIL of W.P.I Compliments of THE VARSITY CLUB WORCESTER TECH THE MASQUE THOREN’S DAIRY GAYCHROME HANDIRACK holds a full supply of towels or a whole personal laundry. Welded tubular steel, heavily chromed. Easy to move and lift. On sale at your dept, or furniture store. Purveyors Handirack sells for under $4.00. to the Dormitory Made by THE GAYCHROME CO. Worcester, Massachusetts QUALITY DAIRY PRODUCTS • HENRY L. HANSON COMPANY A 513 Grove Street, Worcester, Mass. w Manufacturers of PL 3-5 775 TAPS and DIES Compliments of HENLEY-LUNDGREN CO. Compliments of General Contractors Bituminous Concrete PRATT INMAN, INC. 193 HARTFORD PIKE, SHREWSBURY Harrington Richardson, Incorporated Compliments of McCLURE BALL CO. • Manufacturers of 4 BRUSSELS STREET Telephone PL 3 6449 QUALITY ARMS Since 1871 Sheet Metal — Light and Heavy HERE’S WHAT NORTON MAKES Grinding wheels ranging from tiny 3 16 to 72 diameter of ALUNDUM and CRYSTOLON abra- sives. A variety of discs, segments, bricks, sticks, mounted wheels and points in many sizes and shapes. GRINDING WHEELS GRINDING AND LAPPING MACHINES A varied line of machines for production-precision grinding and lapping and for tool room grinding— including special ma¬ chines for crankshafts, camshafts and rolls. ALUNDUM Terrazzo and Cement Floor (c.f.) Ag¬ gregates to provide per¬ manently non-slip (wet or dry) and extremely wear-resisting floor and stair surfaces. NON-SLIP AGGREGATES PRESSURE-SENSITIVE TAPES The BEHR-CAT varied and expanding line of pressure-sensitive tapes, products of Behr-Man- ning Division, speed up work and reduce costs all along the line—from the drafting room to the shipping department. Sharpening stones and abrasive papers and cloths for every use of industry and the home craftsman. Products of Behr-Manning, Troy, New York, a division of Norton Company. ABRASIVE PAPERS AND CLOTHS ... SHARPENING STONES POLISHING AND BLASTING ABRASIVES Abrasives for setting up metal polishing wheels and belts, abrasives to be used by the lapidarist for polishing and lap¬ ping gem stones, for pol¬ ishing glass and stone, and abrasives for pres¬ sure blasting. Special refractories— grain, cement, bricks, plates, tiles, tubes—for metal melting, heat treating and enameling; for ceramic kilns; for boiler furnaces and gas generators; for chemical processes. Refractory laboratory ware; catalyst carriers; porous plates and tubes. REFRACTORIES ENCAPSULATING MACHINES An automatic machine for encapsulating ma¬ terial ranging from Tetra- chloroethylene to heavy pastes containing as much as 60% of water soluble powders in a base of vegetable oil. In¬ dividual metering of each capsule is a feature of the machine. Norton pulpstones were developed for the pulp and paper industry These ' segmental stones, running as large as 72 x 64 and weighing up to ten tons, convert the logs of the forest into wood pulp for newspapers, wall paper, paper plates and countless other paper products. PULPSTONES NORBIDE PRODUCTS Norton Boron Carbide— The hardest material made by man for com¬ mercial use. It serves in¬ dustry as an abrasive for lapping, in molded form as pressure blast nozzles, precision gage anvils and contact points and as a metallurgical compound. NORTON COMPANY Worcester 6, Moss. Plants in Nine Countries—Distributors Everywhere Compliments of WARE PRATT CO OUTFITTERS TO YOUNG MEN Main Street at Pearl “Quality Corner ” RED WHITE Food Products Distributed by C. A. KING COMPANY 55 Millbrook Street COMPLIMENTS OF WORCESTER TAPER PIN COMPANY Man ufacturers of • Taper Pins • Dowel Pins • Oil Regulating Valves • Screw Machine Products “Browning” Liquid Fuel Cutting Torches 47 LaGrange Street, Worcester, Massachusetts THE PRESMET CORPORATION SINTERINGS 112 Harding Street Worcester 4, Massachusetts Compliments of LUNDQUIST TOOL MFG. COMPANY, INC. 9 Metal Stampings Sub-Contract Manufacturers 57 Jackson Street Worcester, Massachusetts Compliments of OLSON PULLMAN-STANDARD CAR MANUFACTURING MFG. COMPANY COMPANY • 100 Prescott Street Worcester, Massachusetts Worcester, Mass. Specialists in Hard Chrome Plating HARD CHROME DIVISION, • INC. 26 COLTON STREET WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS SCREW Tools • Arbors • Plastic Moulds MACHINE Dies • Gages • Machine Parts PRODUCTS Telephone: PL 6-2494 INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES OF WORCESTER, INC. Carlstrom Pressed Metal Stocking Distributors of Company Inc. Metal Cutting Tools — Factory Supplies Power Transmission WESTBORO, MASSACHUSETTS 212 Summer St. Worcester 8, Mass. Congratulation FREMONT CASTING CO. to the 105 FREMONT STREET Class of 1 95 7 • High Grade Grey Iron Castings The crankshaft in the modern V-S engine requires the ultimate in forging technique. Today’s high compression engines, with continually increasing horsepower, further emphasize the importance of forging quality. Wynian-Gordon technical know-how assures quality essential for maximum physical properties, uniform machinability and balance control . . . crankshaft forging specialists since the introduction of the internal combustion engine. Mi lfaFwl 431 133 Of i U ul J ' ) U ul iilA3iJ33J3ul J fHsi • f) hauvsj. iiLh ' wu y-rayjr. mamAti CENTRAL SUPPLY CO. Everything in Plumbing , Heating and Water Supplies Manufacturers of THREAD ROLLING DIES THREAD ROLLING MACHINES KNURLS — THREAD ROLLS THREAD ROLLING ATTACHMENTS Reed Rolled Thread Die Co. Holden, Massachusetts 39 Waldo Street Worcester, Massachusetts DENHOLM’S WORCESTER’S COMPLETE DOWNTOWN SHOPPING CENTER HIGHLANDER DINER 118 Highland Street Worcester, Massachusetts Best Wishes to the Graduates ANGY JIM Compliments of GOYETTE’S ESSO STATION Corner of Boynton Highland Streets Worcester, Massachusetts KESSELI MORSE COMPANY Masons Supplies Building Materials Transit Mixed Concrete Tile and Floor Covering Installations 242 CANTERBURY STREET WORCESTER 3, MASSACHUSETTS WORCESTER Best Wishes STAMPED from METAL AL BURKE CO. THE NEW’ BOYNTON 113 Highland Street Established 1833 Worcester, Massachusetts o QUALITY THE ORCHARD HILL DAIRY BAR and is where all discriminating young folks meet after affairs. SERVICE The finest in foods, ice cream and other dairy products is served in an atmosphere cheerful yet refined and • conservative. 10 Hunt Street ORCHARD HILL DAIRY BAR Worcester, Massachusetts 20 Park Avenue THE TECH PHARMACY S. Hurowitz, W.P.I. ’22 ARTER GRINDING The “Tech” Drugstore MACHINE CO. by Preference Incorporated 1914 Corner West and Highland Streets Tape-Controlled Positioning Table Dial PL 6-2439 Rotary Surface Automatic Internal Cylindrical C. L. FORBUSH SON Carbide External 64 Green Street Special Worcester, Massachusetts Precision Grinding Machines Purveyors of Fine Sea Foods Since 1880 15 Sagamore Road Worcester’s Oldest and Best Fish Market Worcester, Massachusetts PL 4-1728 WRIGHT MACHINE SALMONSEN’S FRESH LOCAL MILK COMPANY, INC. A Better Milk for All the Family 5-7 Victoria Avenue • Worcester, Massachusetts Screw PL 2-6562 Machine Products Compliments of • STAFFORD IRON WORKS INCORPORATED 69 Armory Street 135 Stafford Street Worcester, Massachusetts Worcester, Massachusetts B. BLOOMFIELD CO. Industrial Scrap-Iron and Metals Special Alloys and By-Products Smelters of Solders — Lead — Zinc HILL BRONZE ALLOYS COMPANY Established 1928 2 Kansas Street, Worcester, Massachusetts Telephones PL 6-3001 — PL 6-5101 • Non-Ferrous Castings MARK, INC. Materials of Engineering ivy League Clothing • 330 Main Street Tainter and Gardner Streets at the Central Building Worcester, Massachusetts MAJOR A If TO MOBIL t MANUFACTURER DRILLS FOR Oil... • CHICAGO 45 2515 West Peterson Ave. fil C • DETROIT ] T 10429 West McNichols Rd. U • CLEVELAND 21 • INDIANAPOLIS A P.O.Box 217 P.O.Box 1051 • NEW YORK OFFICE • ROCHESTER IS 75 South Oronge Ave. P. O. Box 67 South Orange, N. J. RoselaWn Station • LOS ANGELES OFFICE 2620 Leonis Blvd. Vernon 58, Cal. LELAND-GIFFORD ’Drilling Machines WORCESTER 1, MASSACHUSETTS, U.S.A. LELAND-GIFFORD Crankshaft Drilling Machines This Leland-Gifford Drilling Machine practically takes a crankshaft out of the operator’s hands, drills six perfect oil holes in it, and then hands it back. Actually, the operator slides the crank¬ shaft in on rails. The Leland-Gifford Ma¬ chine then positions and clamps it, turns on the coolant, drills the V x ’bVi ' holes, then unclamps. Six standard self-contained deep hole drilling units make up the complete ma¬ chine. Each unit has its own feed rate, overload protection (will back out if the drill gets dull) and source of pressure. Individual units may be removed and replaced with no pipes to disconnect. No better endorsement of Leland- Gifford Crankshaft Drilling Machines could be made than to report that the same manufacturer has just ordered ad¬ ditional units. Leland-Gifford offers a complete line of modern motor spindle drilling machines plus unsurpassed engineer¬ ing skill and facilities for adapting standard machines to meet spe¬ cial drilling needs. A Leland - Gifford field engineer can show you how to improve pro¬ duction and lower costs with Leland - Gifford methods. MONARCH SPRING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY Incorporated • 95-97 Prescott Street Worcester 5, Massachusetts Abdow Scrap Iron Co., Inc Hearty Congratulations and All Best Wishes For Success and Prosperity in Future Years GEORGE ABDOW, ’53 Compliments of THE HEALD MACHINE COMPANY Subsidiary of The Cincinnati Milling Machine Company WORCESTER 6, MASSACHUSETTS INTERNAL AND ROTARY SURFACE GRINDING MACHINES BORE-MATICS CHICAGO • CLEVELAND • DAYTON • DETROIT • INDIANAPOLIS • NEW YORK PUTNAM THURSTON’S Restaurant One of the Oldest Restaurants in Vet® England A favorite of undergraduates and alumni ever since Worcester Tech was founded. Complete Banquet Facilities 19-27 Mechanic St., Worcester, Massachusetts Telephone PL 3-5427 Charles K. Davis John K. Davis Janies K. Davis � WNEB 1230 on everybody’s dial MUSIC NEWS The First Successful U. S SmsstssssK Since then some 210 A few Morgan Rolling Mill Contributions Developed and Patented since 1882 of various types have been built and installe Continuous Billet and Sheet Bar Mill Continuous Skelp Mill ' qaai i Continuous Mill—Twist Guides Automatic Rod Reel :bb5S Continuous Billet Heating Furnace Hydraulic Flying Shear Igjj Steam Flying Shears ft Up and Down Cut Flying Shear 8 Duo-Finishing Mill Escapement Type Cooling Bed Universal Type Cooling Bed Carry-over Type Cooling Bed A Automatic Pack Annealing on Cooling These mills are located in 16 countries, and are rolling a high percentage of the world’s output of rods, billets, narrow strip, skelp and merchant shapes. WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS Rolling Mills - Morgoil Bearings - Wire Mills Regenerative Furnace Control - Ejectors - Gas Producers Four Strand Rod Mill Double Strand Merchant Mill Skew Y Reversing Tables Edging Mills Vertical Mills Morgoil Bearings Automatic Billet and Slab Separating Skids Electric Crop and Cobble Shear Compliments of C. K. SMITH CO., INC. 390 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts CHAIN BELT COMPANY COAL - OIL - COKE General Electric Heating Equipment ROLLER CHAIN DIVISION • Worcester, Massachusetts Compliments of WASHBURN-GARFIELD CO. 169-171 Commercial Street Worcester, Massachusetts Jobbers and Dealers in Wrought and Brass Pipe Steam , Gas and W r ater Supplies Compliments of THEODORE H. ENGVALL Building Contractor Compliments of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts A Manufacturers of FRIEND CANADA DRY 335 Maple Street Shrewsbury, Massachusetts DAIRIMAID and TREAT’S ICE CREAM Compliments of Smith Fyfe, Inc. Plialo Plastics Corporation Ice Cream Manufacturers and Progressive Tool and Die Co. 25 Foster Street Goldstein, Swank Gordon Co. Worcester, Massachusetts Established 1899 Jewelers Today ' s Accuracy 5 Norwich Street Means Tomorrow ' s Reputation Worcester, Massachusetts R. L. WHIPPLE CO. Woodis Industrial Supply Corporation Contractors and Engineers Established 1934 Builders of Metal Cutting Tools a Specialty ALDEN MEMORIAL PL 5-6194 HIGGINS LABORATORIES 131 Central St., Worcester, Massachusetts EARLE BRIDGE and Radio Maintenance Supply KAYEN HALL Company • WHOLESALE Remodeled Radio and Electronics Hi-Fi Systems BOYNTON HALL 80 Thomas St., Worcester 8, Massachusetts Telephone PL 6-8311 Brierly, Lombard Company, Inc. Wholesale Distributors of Industrial Supplies and Equipment Transmission Specialists 107-109 Foster Street Worcester, Massachusetts Compliments of DAVID CLARK CO. 360 Park Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts CHARLES DOWD BOX CO. 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Worcester, Massachusetts BAYER MOTORS Pontiac - Cadillac West Main St., Webster, Massachusetts Telephone 120 J. C. BAYER, ’45 ASTRA Pharmaceutical Products, Inc. Neponset Street, Worcester 6, Massachusetts Tel.: PL 7-2705 Cable: ASTRAPHARM Compliments of WORCESTER TELEGRAM GAZETTE and WTAG — WTAG-FM Compliments of L. F. HARRIS, INC. 244-248 Park Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts Chrysler-Plymouth Dealer THOMAS A. HICKEY, INC. Your Family Package Stores ALES, WINES, LIQUORS 121 Highland St. — 261 Lincoln St. Worcester, Massachusetts Electronic Formulation is the most recent BAY STATE Wheels of Progress development. For the first time in the industry, it applies the unerring accuracy of modern electronic equipment to the calculation of precise grinding wheel ingredients. WHtt LS of PROGRES S BAY STATE ABRASIVE PRODUCTS COMPANY Westboro, Massachusetts Manufacturers of all types of quality abrasive products DURON’S DELICATESSEN Quick Service Lunch Bar 113 Highland Street, Worcester, Massachusetts PL 3-9907 ORDERS TO TAKE OUT featuring Fancy Kosher Style Corned Beef Finest Hot Pastromi Engineer Club Sandwiches Worcester’s only Teehburger Compliments of COES KNIFE COMPANY Machine Knives and Hardened Steel Ways 72 Coes Street Worcester, Massachusetts The House of Quality APPLIANCES FINE FURNITURE — GIFTS HOWARD GLASS CO. Mirrors - Plate Glass - Industrial Glass Window Glass Dial PL 3-8146 18 Thomas Street Worcester, Massachusetts Compliments of John W. Coghlin, Class of ’19 Edwin B. Coghlin, Sr., Class of ’23 Edwin B. Coghlin, Jr., Class of ’56 WORCESTER TECH BOOKSTORE FELL’S PACKAGE STORES • ALES • WINES • LIQUORS 41 Main Street — Lincoln Plaza PL 3-2437 PL 5-6780 Worcester, Massachusetts Scrimgeour Electric Co. Electrical Contractors and Engineers • 67 Thomas Street Worcester, Massachusetts PL 6-4387 CITY ELECTRIC CONTRACTING CO. Industrial Commercial Residential PLANNING WIRING 162 Mechanic Street Worcester, Massachusetts ARTHUR OLSEN PL 6-5197 • • Get off to a good start specify crocr cf BATTERIES YOU GET MORE THAN A BATTERY WHEN YOU SPECIFY GOULD: More aggressive research program. More application engineering help. More and better battery performance. Try us and see. Gould-National Batteries, Inc., Trenton 7, N. J. f Ccyv IjS ' ood2 C Gould Industrial Truck Battery —America ' s Finest Always Use Gould-National Automobile and Truck Batteries Compliments of A S. MORGAN SMITH SANDOZ SANDOZ CHEMICAL COMPANY WORKS, INC. of 61-63 Van Dam Street YORK, PENNSYLVANIA New York 13, N. Y. • • Applying Manufacturers of WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE Hydraulic Turbines, Valves, Etc. 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Massachusetts Statler Building, Boston 16, Massachusetts HAMMOND PLASTICS, INC. GORDON CHEMICAL CO., INC. THERMOPLASTIC COMPOUNDERS POLYMERIZERS COLORISTS Worcester, Massachusetts Acme Machinery and Manufacturing Co., Inc. • New — Used — Rebuilt Tools and Plastic Machines 102 Grove Street Worcester 5, Mass. 2315 Broadway New York 24, N. Y. Compliments of BENNIE COTTON, INC. WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS SERVING AMERICA ' mtDREH • since MILTON BRADLEY Close to a Century of Service in Supplying America’s Schools — Thus Serving America’s Youth Milton Bratlley Offers a Diversified Line with a Single Common Denominator Quality FINGER PAINT POSTER COLORS WATER COLORS CRAYRITE CRAYONS MODELING CLAY PAPER CUTTERS PRE-SCHOOL TOYS SCHOOL SUPPLIES SCHOOL FURNITURE Games — Toys and Pict ure Puzzles Providing Fun for Every Age Milton Bradley Company, Springfield 2, Mass. Branches in CHICAGO.NEW YORK MILTON BRADLEY Compliments of GEO. F. BLAKE, INC. James Cowan Sons, Inc. Wholesale Dealers BEEF LAMB YEAL PORK 20 Temple Street Worcester, Massachusetts The Heffernan Press 150 Fremont Street Worcester, Massachusetts Printers to the PEDDLER £UiiiU liltl. juiiuam Congratulations and the best of luck! We at Loring are proud of the part we have had in helping to make your classbook a permanent reminder of your school years, recording with photo¬ graphs one of the happiest and most exciting times of your life! We hope that, just as you have chosen us as your class photographer, you will continue to think of Loring Studios when you want photographs to help you remember other momentous days to come! When you choose Loring portraits, you are sure of the finest craftsmanship at the most moderate prices 1 LORING 0 STUDIOS New England ' s Largest School Photographers Compliments of Compliments of SAXTON WORCESTER SIGN AND MANUFACTURING CORP. 100 Grove Street, Worcester, Massachusetts GAS LIGHT CO. WILLIAM A. SAXTON “Gas, the Key to Class of 1957 Modern Living” DISPLAY ROOM— 30 Mechanic Street Bathgate Foundry Company, Inc. Manufacturers of OFFICES— 25 Quinsigamond Avenue GREY IRON and SEMI-STEEL CASTINGS WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS Creeper Hill Road, North Grafton, Mass. PL 7-8311 VErnon 9-4762 VErnon 9-4725 R R Plumbing Supply Corp. Compliments of Wholesale Dealers in Plumbing , Heating and Industrial Supplies HERFF JONES CO. HENRY M. RITZ, Class of ’38 MURCHISON DIVISION 135 Union Street, Worcester, Massachusetts Telephone PL 7-4543 OFFICIAL JEWELERS TO THE CLASS OF ' 57 Compliments of Compliments of the New Method Plating and RODNEY HUNT MACHINE CO. ESTABLISHED SINCE 1840 Enameling Co. Inc. • Water Control Equipment 43 Hammond Street • Textile Machinery • Industrial Rolls Worcester 3, Massachusetts • Process Equipment PLeasant 4-2671 122 MILL ST., ORANGE, MASSACHUSETTS, U.S.A. AUTOGRAPHS- - ' «• ' l (. • ■ � • � •• ' i- .. . M • ’ i , . ■ � . ■ ' . • . This Page Compliments of A FRIEND Dear Worcester Tech, our Our praises ring to thee, To Alum Mater, iood and Then here ' s to good old Worcester Tech Come, fellows, join in our refrain, Wave high the colors, Crimson and Gray, For good old Worcester Tech. raSalHHflf r r It rJW � „ S