Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Peddler Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 228 of the 1958 volume:

Objectives of the Development Program Dormitory and Dining Center Central Library Field House Physics Laboratory and Classroom Building Remodeling of Salisbury Laboratories for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Remodeling of Kent Laboratories for Electrical Engineering WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE Scale I = 17 5 ' EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MANAGING EDITOR JOEL IvORELITZ PETER OTTOWITZ MAKE-UP EDITOR COPY EDITOR LARRY DWORKIN ROGER JOLICOEUR BUSINESS MANAGER PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR ADVERTISING MANAGER ROBERT JENKINS HARVEY ROBBIN ROBERT BUGLEY i i II is 11 CONTENTS DEDICATION 4 YEAR ' S HISTORY 6 FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATION 18 SENIORS 42 UNDERCLASSMEN 80 HONOR SOCIETIES 88 ACTIVITIES 100 ATHLETICS 124 FRATERNITIES 160 ADVERTISING 185 WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE Worcester, Massachusetts Dedication PROF. THEODORE H. MORGAN Because of his inspirational leadership, his scholar¬ ship, his deep understanding of student capabilities, and his incomparable contributions to Worcester Tech, the staff of the 1958 Peddler dedicates this book to Prof. Theodore H. Morgan with deep affection and admiration. In his twenty years as head of the Electrical En¬ gineering department, Professor Morgan has directed its growth from the smallest department at Tech to the largest. He has kept his students in step with the rapidly changing and expanding field of elec¬ tricity as the emphasis shifts from power to elec¬ tronics. His department, with its elective system, is the most progressive on campus. His many-faceted life is a source of inspiration and an object of emulation for all who come in contact with him — administrator, teacher, friend. 4 ' , , if ' !� SG HHl ■ x ; A ‘S ' O A. iS y P - rs 13 W m The physicists’ dream come true. “Higher education has always been characterized by growth—growth in the quality of its educational offer¬ ings, expansion in the scope of its services in response to the demands of American society, and recently, increase in the number of students. “In company with the better institutions of higher education, Worcester Polytechnic Institute recognizes that growth in quality or in size must not be spasmodic and haphazard, but must always occur as the result of careful and considered planning in the light of the ob¬ jectives of the Institute, with the resultant needs assessed intelligently and realistically. “It is important to emphasize that we believe the plan¬ ning necessary for the proper growth of Worcester Tech must be cooperatively conceived, involving the concerns, the ideas, and the suggestions of all the members of the Institutes ‘family’—the alumni, trustees, administration, faculty, staff, and students.” It was with these words that President Arthur B. Bronwell introduced the current Development Program in his report to the Board of Trustees. As we returned to classes this past Fall, we saw the first signs which indicated that the Development Pro¬ gram was fully underway. The topography of the bar¬ ren patch of land between Sanford Riley Hall and the Alumni field had been altered considerably by bull¬ dozers and power shovels which rearranged tons of earth to make way for the foundation of the new dormitory. Once the bulldozers moved off, the piles of lumber, which had been previously stacked to one side, dimin¬ ished rapidly as the forms for the poured concrete foundation took shape. Then, after a seemingly endless stream of truckloads of concrete, the foundation of the new dormitory was complete—except for the waiting. As soon as the concrete had set, the bright orange girders and huge crane, familiar to all sidewalk super¬ intendents, appeared on the scen e. And then the red hot rivets flew, as the construction now moved upwards It all started with Mr. Horn. Before the advent of the new look. Here we shall reside. The beginning. instead of down and the building itself began to take shape. Construction went on until early in January when the first heavy snowfall of the season brought the work to a grinding halt. Come Spring, however, work was underway again and all indications are that Morgan Hall will be ready and waiting for the eager freshmen, as well as many upperclassmen, next September. The dormitory is named in honor of the Morgan family which has served the Institute so well for so many years. Early in February, with still a foot of snow covering the ground, preliminary work on the new physics build¬ ing was underway. This began with the erection of a pair of construction shacks just a few days prior to the ground-breaking ceremony. The ceremony was attended by Mr. Horn of the Olin Foundation, which last year made a grant of over one and one-quarter million dollars for the construction of the building. The building will be known as the Olin Laboratories, and will fulfill the long-felt need for adequate facilities for the Physics Department. It will contain complete laboratory facili¬ ties as well as four classrooms. The other construction projects which are included in the current plan are a central library, a new field house, and remodeling of the Salisbury and Atwater-Kent Lab¬ oratories. Worcester Tech is probably the only major tech¬ nological college in the country which does not have central library facilities. The new library would not replace the present departmental libraries, however, but would supplement them, providing a pleasant environ¬ ment in which students can study and have accessible books and periodicals in all fields—not only in science and technology, but in humanities and business studies as well. The Alumni Gymnasium was constructed well over forty years ago when the total enrollment at Tech was less than half the present number. Add to this the in¬ crease in varsity and intramural activities and the need Droopy drawers. Two gobs and a kid. for increased facilities is apparent. The proposed field house will be attached to the present gym and would have seating accommodations for 2500 spectators. The trustees, faculty, and alumni have shown great vision in building this Institute to its present high stature—but this is just the beginning. Traditionally the biggest social event of the year, this year’s junior Prom was by no means an exception. The big weekend began with the dance on Friday night as the couples swung to the fabulous music of Ralph Marterie and his orchestra until the wee hours of the morning. There were only a few who did not remain right up until the final strains of “Goodnight, Sweet¬ heart. The intermission lift was provided by Normy Locke and The backbone of our defense. Our tippling Monk. his dixieland group who really put on a show at the dance and at one of the fraternity houses afterwards. Saturday was a beautiful day for a picnic and almost all the fraternities took advantage of it as they gathered at various pic¬ turesque locations throughout the area. The first signs of Spring were evident everywhere and everyone enjoyed them providing thev could stay awake. J J Everyone hurried back that evening, however, to get a good seat for the Masque presentation of “Mr. Roberts. From a highly rated novel, to a hit on Broadway, to Hollywood as a movie, and last but by no means least, to the Alden stage. That’s quite a tour. It was a well performed piece of showmanship on the Plunk. Mirror, mirror, on the wall .... “What kept you, Pop?” part of the Masque players. We will long remember the attempts of Mister Roberts to get a transfer from a cargo ship to a battleship, and also Ensign Pulver’s rise from cowardice to courage almost equal to that of Mr. Roberts. After the play there was more party-going, but these seemed a little quieter somehow, for everyone was be¬ ginning to feel the effe cts of the rigorous schedule of the past two days. But, then again, nobody minded a bit. Another Spring function which was very well attended was Tau Beta Pis annual student-faculty picnic. The picnic is held as part of Tau Beta’s program to improve student-faculty relations. It features a student-faculty softball contest which usually winds up with everyone losing track of the score but having a wonderful time. Several of the usual outing-type contests are held such as three-legged races and egg throwing contests. The picnics have only recently became so well attended and in the future they will certainly be an important date on the Institute calendar. Splitting atoms. Soon after the Institute opened this past Fall, Presi¬ dent Bronwell announced to the student body the ap¬ pointment of Professor M. Lawrence Price, Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department, to the position of Dean of Faculty. In announcing the appointment, Presi¬ dent Bronwell said of Dean Price, . . . Tech is indeed fortunate to have a man of his stature on its staff and welcomes him to his new post of additional responsi¬ bility.” Dean Price was a student here at Tech and was a member of Skull, Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Xi, and was class president. It is certainly true, as President Bronwell stated, “Dean Price has earned the highest admiration and respect of the faculty, the students, and the people of the com¬ munity.” To find a replacement for Dean Price, the adminis¬ tration went to Colorado State University for Pro- lessor Donald N. Zwiep. Professor Zwiep received his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from Iowa State College. His background should enable “Roll out the barrels.” Homecoming, kickoff of the social season. him to do a fine job as head of the Institute’s Mechanical Engineering Department. The Civil Engineering Department also has a new director in Professor Carl H. Koontz. Professor Koontz, only thirty-three years of age, has been a member of the faculty since 1952 and has become highly regarded in his field. He took over the position from Arthur j. Knight, interim department head since the death of Professor Holt. The Electrical Engineering Department is also in line for a change in departmental head, as Professor Theodore Morgan plans to retire after this year. Professor Glen A. Richardson, Halftime interlude. If looks could drown . . . . The vultures. Making friends. recently arrived from Iowa State College, and currently a Pro¬ fessor in the Electrical Department, will take over as head of the Department. The warmness and leisure of summer had passed and the cam¬ pus at Tech was taking on an atmosphere of autumn with the leaves starting to turn to red, yellow, and brown, as back once more came her occupants eager to acquire some more knowl¬ edge. For the Class of 61, the Orientation period sponsored by the school was taking place. They also had another orientation period sponsored by the Class of ’60. As far as the Sophs were concerned, visits to historic spots such as Bancroft Tower, Laugh now, my friend. X✓ Lincoln Plaza, and Greenhill Park were as essential to a Frosh’s all around development as was the knowledge of school, and as a result, many Frosh were treated to one-way rides. Fortunately for the Sophs, the Frosh had only a few cars in as much as a new rule had been put into effect forbidding dorm residents from having cars of their own on campus. The few that city class¬ mates could gather were used again and again, but to little advantage as the Sophs swarmed the triangle with hordes of the four-wheeled vehicles. However, what the Frosh lacked in modern advances they overcame in spirit. They took the Paddle Rush by a slim 39-36 mar¬ gin and pulled the Sophs through Institute Pond with the greatest of ease. This took the wind out of the Sopho¬ mores and hazing was over for another year. Time passed and shortly after pledging and the close of rushing season everyone looked forward to a fabulous I.F. Weekend, and the “Alpenfest” with music of Harry Marshard. Saturday afternoon was devoted to various fraternity activities including, surprisingly enough, some square dancing. Basketball and a special presentation of “Briga- doon sponsored by the newly formed “Arts Society” provided the early evening entertainment. For late eve¬ ning and early morning enjoyment, festivities were pro¬ vided at the various houses. “Will someone nudge the Good Doctor?” “So, where’s the central subject, Mr. Photographer?” Sunday finally came and another weekend was down in the history books and the “Men of the Slide Rule re¬ turned lost and alone back to their books, or was it their beds. The Interfraternity Songfest, sponsored by Pi Delta Epsilon, was held in the Fall this year and proved to be a truly memorable occasion. The winning octet was from Sigma Phi Epsilon. Their unique rendition of an old spiritual entitled “Who Died?” left no doubt in anyone’s mind as to who the champions would be. With first term finals only a matter of a few weeks away, it was time once again for the annual Tech Carni- “The darkness shall pass, and then . . . .” val where the Freshmen and Sophomores compete to see who has the edge in dramatic talents. The faculty also demonstrates their own theatrical abilities in a skit that never fails to bring the house down. The Sophs again came out second best with their presentation with the intriguing title of “The Darkness at the Bottom of the Gopher Hole.” The Freshmen took the cup with their version of “Life at Tech,” always a topic loaded with comical situations. The faculty kept the audience in stitches with some glimpses of what goes on behind the scenes in faculty meetings. These have been some of the highlights of events over the past year. They don’t begin to tell of all the good times we had, or the bad, but well remember those without having to record them here. Our glass slipper lovelies. PRESIDENT ARTHUR BRONWELL A Message from the President To the Class of 1958, we of the faculty and administration extend our hearty congratulations. We value our many pleasant associations with you. I know that you will look hack upon the events of your college days with fond memories and grateful appreciation. As you go forth into new adventures, may I leave but one parting thought? It is that if you would have hope for the future, you must also plan for the future. In the pursuit of your career, you will necessarily apply your fullest efforts and. talents, subordinating yourself to the responsibilities which are yours. But you must also go beyond the everyday tasks at hand to enlarge your education, to pursue cultural interests and to cultivate those enduring qualities of character which will win the respect of people. America was made great by a spirit of progress, by a triumph of character and imagination, and by diligent striving for higher goals. Let’s keep America young in creative spirit. Arthur Bronwell 20 President’s Cabinet. President’s Constituents Dad, 1 Can’t Get Howdy-Doody TALMAN W. VAN ARSDALE, JR. There have been some mighty big changes around Tech since Dr. Talman W. Van Arsdale was named Vice-President for De¬ velopment and Public Relations in 1956. He had the tremendous job of financing the multi¬ million dollar development program now underway. Upon completion of this monu- mentous task he became Executive Vice- President, which office he now holds. Dr. Van Arsdale is still concerned with fund rais¬ ing and public relations. DONALD GRAHAM DOWNING Dean Downing graduated from Worcester Tech with the class of ’26 and began his career as an instructor in Civil Engineering at Le¬ high University. After a year at Lehigh he came back to W.P.I. where he taught Mechan¬ ical Engineering. He taught as a Professor for eleven years from 1943 to 1954 when he was appointed Director of Admissions. Dean Downing was named to his present post as Dean of Students and of Admissions in 1955. FRANCIS WI LLIAM ROYS Dean Roys has been connected with Tech longer than any other administrative officer. He was graduated from Tech in 1909 and be¬ gan as an instructor of Mechanical Engineer¬ ing the very next year. He rose to be the Head of Department in 1923 and served in this post until 1949. Dean Roys also served as Acting-President three different times in his career, while he was officially the Dean of Engineering. He is currently a Vice-President and Dean Emeritus. M. LAWRENCE PRICE Dean Price began his career at Tech imme¬ diately upon his graduation in 1930 as an instructor in Mechanical Engineering. He became a full Professor in 1945 and served in this capacity until 1956 when he was named Head of the Mechanical Engineering Depart¬ ment. It was only one year later, however, that he was honored by promotion to his present position as Dean of Faculty. ERNEST WILLIAM HOLLOWS Dean Hollows did his undergraduate work at Clark University in Worcester where he received his A.B. degree in English. After teaching English at William and Mary and Virginia Polytechnic Institute he returned to Worcester to teach English here at Tech. He served as a member of the English Depart¬ ment from 1947 to 1955, when, because of his outstanding ability in dealing with stu¬ dents and their problems, he was appointed Assistant Dean of Students and Admissions. WARREN BOSLEY ZEPP Mr. Zepp was graduated from W.P.I. in 1942 and taught in the Mechanical Engineer¬ ing Department from 1942 until 1954 when he was placed in charge of the Institute’s Alumni Association as its Secretary-Treasurer. Among the many duties of the Secretary-Treasurer is the publishing of the Alumni Journal which helps Tech graduates keep informed on the progress of their alma mater as well as their own classmates. GERTRUDE ROGERS RUGG Miss Rugg is probably the best known member of the Administration, since she has been signing those all-important report cards since 1919. Actually this signature is just the finishing touch to the tremendous job of re¬ cording the countless bits of information, on each and every student here at Tech. The student body appreciates the manner in which any and all inquiries are answered promptly and cheerfully. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ■■pppppi At Table: Paris Fletcher, Secretary; Arthur B. Bronwell; Philip M. Morgan, Chairman; F. Plarolcl Daniels. Standing, left to right: George W. Smith, |r., Talman W. Van Arsdale, Jr., Helge S. Johnson, Earl C. Hughes, Howard A. Mayo, Sidney W. Farnsworth, Rev. Dr. Wallace W. Robbins, Francis W. Roys, James C. Walker, Robert W. Stoddard, M. Lawrence Price, Phillip R. Delphos, Wayne E. Keith, Samuel M. Stone, Peter W. Brouwers, Leonard M. Krull, George A. Walker, Maurice W. Heinritz, Dwight E. Jones. The highest echelon in the administrative chain of command at the Institute is a Corporation, consisting of twenty-nine members, known as the Board of Trustees. It is this group which sets the major policies of Worcester Tech, such as the current Development Pro¬ gram. The first stages of the program are now under¬ way as the new dormitory takes shape, and construction of the new Physics building is begun. Plans now also include a new central library and field house, as well as the badly needed remodeling of Salisbury and At¬ water Kent laboratories. The program has been extremely successful to date, financially at least, since five and a half million dollars needed for its completion has almost been realized. The Board is composed mainly of interested leaders in business and industry with the President of the Insti¬ tute, the mayor of Worcester, and several ministers serv¬ ing as ex-officio members. 24 ADMINISTRATION If the success of Worcester Tech as an Engineering school could be attributed to any one group, it would be the Admin¬ istration. This group is com¬ posed of those in charge of the various departments in charge of admissions, maintenance, and the coordination of departmental policies. Development has been fore¬ most in the minds of the Ad¬ ministration for the last few years, as is evident from the construction activity going on around us. The task of selecting students IMm William Locke B. B. Schoonover Robert Rochette has grown tremendously in the past few years as the number of applicants increases steadily making it even more difficult to chose those who will be ad¬ mitted. As the Institute grows, so does its maintenance problems. In order to help alleviate some of the difficulties, the abandoned foundry was remodeled inside and out to provide a central maintenance building. It con¬ tains all offices and equipment of the maintenance department and has greatly increased its efficiency. m? A. Ruksnaitis 25 But - - in the book it Who’s our new playmate? MECHANICAL This year saw Professor M. Lawrence “Cookie” Price get boosted from the department head’s office of the Mechan¬ ical Engineering Department to the Administration Staff of the Institute, as Dean of Faculty. In order to fill his important post, Tech went out to Colorado State University and picked Professor D. N. Zwiep, a well deserving, energetic man with mechanical engineering know-how. Of course, if by chance Professor Zwiep were ever puzzled about department policies, it’s certain that he could count on Miss Gaylord to clue him in. After a solid training in mechanical drawing and de¬ scriptive geometry by Professor Wellman, Incorporated— Professors Whenman, Corey, and Staples, the freshmen who plan to major in Mechanical Engineering continue into their sophomore year. Buck Row: Prof. F. S. Finlayson, Prof. J. A. Bjork, Prof. H. W. Yankee, Prof. L. C. Wilbur, Prof. H. S. Corey, Mr. W. A. Kistler, Prof. R. J. Hall, Mr. A. T. Roys, Prof. F. A. Anderson, Prof. C. W. Staples, Prof. R. F. Bourgault. Second Row: Prof. C. G. Johnson, Prof. F. N. Webster, Prof. K. G. Merriam, Prof. D. N. Zwiep, Prof. H. W. Dows, Prof. J. H. Whenman, Prof. B. L. Wellman. Front Row: Mr. C. D. Morgan, Jr., Prof. D. Krashes, Mr. T. T. S. Wang, Mr. H. T. Grandin, Jr., Prof. K. E. Scott, Mr. R. R. Hagglund, Mr. J. Mora, Mr. R. F. Bernado. Five . . . Four . . . Three . . . Two . . . One . . . Reading. ENGINEERING At the second stage of this rough training, the M.E. boys are about ready for machine operation as taught by Professors Dows, Bjork, Hall and Mister Morgan. This part of the course can be dangerous, if you’re careless that is. Now we’re ready for the third stage. Shall we proceed? Professors Scott and Webster teach the boys a little thermodynamics. This can be a hot course if you’re not used to taking fast notes. These two gentlemen are abo ut the fastest men with the chalk that you’ll ever see. Speaking of hot courses, the M.E.’s get some physical metallurgy thrown in on the side by Professors Bour- gault and Krashes. Professor Merriam still tries to shape up these “young rebels” with some dynamics all at the same time. For the fourth and final stage there occurs a little split. The M.E.’s either pursue Aeromechanics, Power, Engineering, Design, or Industrial options along with the compulsory, Mechanical Engineering Laboratory and Fluid Mechanics. Average 50 — Styled by Kistler. Martensite, Sehinartensite — I see Jayne Mansfield. Flush. CIVIL ENGINEERING This all right? Welcome to the Civil Engineering Department. You’ve just about finished your four years at Tech, and in one last burst of energy, you’ve decided to come down from the “Hill” to see if the civil engineers are really as “simple” as is popularly believed. Well, we hard-working “Civils” welcome this chance and as your unofficial guide, I would like to show you around. Before we go any farther, I’d like to point out that that man with the distinguished-looking mustache, com¬ ing out the side door, is Prof. Sage, who teaches us geol¬ ogy. He’s probably most famous around here for his Army fatigues, which he wears faithfully on all field trips. We might as well go inside now. Oh, there’s Prof. Koontz, the new head of the department. You probably think that he’s too young for that sort of job, but that’s what we like about him. Because of his age, he really understands what the students need and want; he’s a ready listener to all our complaints and problems. Over here is the office and there’s Mrs. Anderson, the department secretary. She’s been here quite a while and really knows her job, so she keeps the department in step, and handles veterans’ affairs for the “vets” at Tech. The office down in the corner belongs to Prof. John¬ ston. There is one man who knows how to keep a class awake! He comes up with so many jokes and spontane¬ ous comments during class that the boys stay awake so they won’t miss anything (in the way of comedy, of course). I imagine that he is down in the materials testing lab right now, as it is rumored that it is by far his favorite course and he likes to keep in practice. There goes another group out on a field trip where they can ponder over the situation and decide what the “working” men are doing wrong. Prof. Lamothe, another of the new instructors, will probably be showing the boys where the theory we learn is put into practice on this one. He’s best known among the “Civils” for his codes—building, fire sprinkler, or any other code within sight of his courses. These damn outdoor Labs. 28 You’ve heard of our “Cement Making and Breaking 1 and 2” courses. Well, the man in the room on your left, speaking with the English accent, is Prof. Wildt, who teaches these two courses. He’s one of the new profes¬ sors this year, but he graduated from Tech a few years back so he knows the score. The department library is on your left and you ' ll no¬ tice that, besides all the informative books, it’s the only library on the campus with upholstered chairs. Well, here comes the last man on the list, Prof. Meyer. He has a reputation for out-of-the-ordinary comments in corrections on exams and he usually lives up to his reputation. I guess that’s all the professors and the theory so let’s go down to the basement and I’ll show you where we conduct some of the practical exercises. This first room on your right is the lecture hall where many an hour’s sleep has been snatched. The door on your left leads into this end of the Materials Testing and Cement Lab. The lab runs the whole length of the build¬ ing, and in past years has been the scene of several memorable cement-type snowball fights. Since the new group of faculty took over, however, the students have been forced to limit their activities to the testing of the structural capabilities of cement and other construction materials. Down at the other end of the hall is the Soils Lab, where we study different types of rocks and rock structures. That just about covers everything but the courses themselves so let’s get going on them. We could start by learning how to use an aledade or a theodolite, or maybe a quick study of solar ephemerus will help get us started. Then again we could start with a short explana¬ tion of the processes used to obtain one half of one tenth of one percent accuracy. Just pick the one you want and we’ll get going. You say that you’re snowed and going back up on the “Hill”. Oh well, we’ve been telling you for years that that’s what would happen. Just fine, steady now. Left to Right: Mr. R. H. Wildt, Prof. E. R. Johnston, Prof. C. F. Meyer, Prof. C. H. Koontz, Prof. A. J. Knight, Mr. J. D. Sage, Mr. R. W. Lamothe. .- ■ ■ L . 1 _ ■ Back Row: Mr. R. A. Yates, Mr. ]. F. Coveney, Mr. J. H. Rogers, Mr. H. W. Nowick, Mr. W. C. Rogler, Jr., Mr. D. F. Berth, Mr. A. V. Scan- cella, Mr. K. D. Roettger. Front Row: Prof. R. E. Wagner, Prof. W. L. Kranich, Prof. C. H. Stauffer, Prof. M. E. Smith, Prof. E. D. Wilson, Prof. F. R. Butler, Prof. H. B. Feldman, Prof. J. M. Petrie, Prof. W. B. Bridgman. A few years from now, all of us will by some quirk of fate, chance to pick up this yearbook, open it up, and start glancing through the pages. As we look through each page filled with pictures and experience, something will start us thinking about our own years at Tech. First, we’ll probably remember our initial contact with chemistry, as freshmen, in the persons of Prof. Feldman, and his hard-working assistant, Hiram Phillips, who is as much a part of this school as Boynton Tower. And then came sophomore year and our encounter with Prof. Butler’s famed course, Organic Chemistry, which caused a great many of us to believe that our education along the lines of chemical engineering might come to a conclusion a little before we had expected. Just a touch of hops for flavor. Poof! Stop drinking the yield. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AND CHEMISTRY Second term we got our first look at true chemical engineering work in Industrial Calculations and also our first look at Dr. Wilson. We finally made it to our junior year with a great deal of relief, only to be faced by P-Chem, Thermo, and Analyt. When our senior year rolled around, we spent nearly all of our time with three of the greatest guys we ever hope to meet: Bob Wagner, John “I’m Your Buddy” Petrie, and Will “The Whip Kranich. Although little oddities will probably remain in our memories the long¬ est, it is doubtful that any of our professor’s fairness and understanding which brought us through our years at Tech will soon be forgotten. Sh - - , it’s wrong. ELECTRICAL Expansion and modernization is one of the biggest worries of Professor Morgan, departmental head of the Electrical En¬ gineering Department. With I.B.M. computers and the like becoming more and more popular in the field of electronics, he has to find room in his already crowded student curriculum to acquaint his beloved E.E.’s with the new advancements made each year. Although extremely busy, Professor Morgan always seems to Third Row: Mr. S. Z. Gunter, Mr. R. K. Crane, Mr. J. H. Atchison, Jr., Mr. J. G. Smith. Second Row: Mr. W. Veith, Prof. G. E. Stannard, Prof. R. L. Moruzzi, Mr. A. K. McCurdy, Mr. j. P. Densler, Prof. W. R. Grogan, Prof. R. G. Beschle. Front Row: Prof. H. H. Newell, Prof. W. W. Locke, Prof. R. H. Krackhardt, Prof. T. H. Morgan, Prof. D. E. Howes, Prof. W. B. Wadsworth. find time to talk over problems, ranging from soup to nuts, with his students. Mrs. Hult, a new face in the department, has the difficult task of making the administration of Atwater Kent Laboratory as efficient as possible plus trying to make sure her senior E.E.’s obtain the proper job interviews at the right time. With all her work, she even finds time to keep the traditional mint bowls filled so that the boys can munch while waiting to see the chief. Those freshmen who pick electrical engineering as their major first run across Professor Bill Grogan, an advocator of deep thought from the word go, in E-13. In this course they’re intro¬ duced to little moving electrons. They soon learn about his It’s a plug-ill problem. N6INEERING spectacular power of coming up with some of the zanies t exams that ever hit Tech. To find a problem stating: “Once upon a midnight dreary ...” always seems to stagger the newly initiates. Around Christmas time he always gives the boys a spray of holly or a “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year” on the last exam before Yuletide vacation. By the time the junior year rolls around the year-old E.E.’s are pretty well acclimated to the department or so they think. Answer’s too small, must be a short circuit. Main Lab. I’m stumped too. 1Ss®m itei Professors Moruzzi, Howes and Krackhardt sort of “snow” the boys in E-15 and E-35. By the time the senior year comes along all the professors have gotten their thumbs in the pie and a good time is had by all—the professors. The Civils and the Mechanicals also get a chance to enjoy the charm and the dynamic personality of some of the E.E. profs when E-85 introduces them to the department—an intro¬ duction they’ll never forget. Although the electrical student endures many trials and tribu¬ lations during his three years at Atwater, it’s the general opinion of all “that it wasn’t so bad after all”. When it looked grey, one member of the staff or another could always be counted on to give a helping hand and to make the light shine through. The men of the department consider out-of-the-classroom help a privilege granted to all without any limitations or restrictions. I’m sure that all those who have received degrees in electrical engineering will ever be grateful to those dedicated men who gave them their initial push into the professional world. This strange smell means something is obviously wrong. The course of study which probably brings the fresh¬ men closest to a nervous breakdown is Physics. After the first examination, the freshmen are resigned to the fact that this is one year that no one will pass Physics, but usually they find that they were incorrect. There is great chaos over the fact that many secondary school, high-honor students fail to make double figures on their first P-1 exam, but as the year goes on, the freshmen become acclimated to the subterranean marks on Physics tests. The freshmen are introduced into the never-never (pass) land of P-1 by the soft-spoken Dr. Heller. They soon become well-acquainted with him down at Sanford Riley Cafeteria, where he can be found at every meal (except after Physics exams). Dr. Heller’s extraordinary memory is evinced by the fact that he knows all the freshmen, personally, within a very short time. Next, Professor Morton humorously introduces the freshmen to second term Physics. The few students who are brave enough to try his method of numerical short cuts, find that they strangely do not receive the credit for their “approximate” answers on his bi-weeklv (Quizzes . PHYSICS Back Row: Prof. D. W. Howe, Jr., Mr. J. E. Ludman, Prof. B. A. Wooten, Mr. R. Long, Jr., Prof. A. Herschman. Front Rmv: Prof. K. L. Mayer, Prof. R. F. Morton, Prof. A. E. Parker, Prof. R. Heller, Prof. L. P. Granath. The freshmen also meet the colorful Dr. Granath, who, between his discussions of sports cars, bomb sights, and other interesting topics, acquaints them with some of the basic fundamentals of Physics 1 2. After a few months of relaxation, the new sophomores are awakened by Herr Mayer’s booming, “Goot morn¬ ing, chentlemen.” Prof. Mayer, in introducing the funda¬ mentals of electricity and magnetism, is often seen to raise his right hand and extend his thumb and first two fingers, exclaiming, “Current plus the field produces motion!” In P-4 the sophomores are under the capable guidance of Dr. Parker, the head of the department, who at¬ tempts to instill in them the basic (?) principles of Op¬ tics and Modern Physics. After they become acquainted with the Physics de¬ partment and their (in)famous tests, there remains only a few students who will continue to suffer by taking Physics as a major. Although many marks seem to disprove the fact, after two years under these capable professors the students hove assimilated some of the knowledge; and they move on, a little relieved, and with a much better grasp of the fundamentals of Physics. I thought I was through playing marbles. 35 Back Row: Prof. E. L. Buell, Mr. C. G. Cullen, Prof. R. D. Nelson, Prof. R. H. Niemann Mr. R. C. Scott. Front Row: Prof. E. C. Brown, Prof. R. N. Cobb, Prof. H. Rice. How many combinations and permutations are there? Mr. and Mrs. Integral were walking down the street one day with their two children, dx and dy. It was a beautiful day; the sun was shining, the air was cool, and the freshness of Spring prevailed. Mr. Integral was talking about the present con¬ cepts of space travel when all of a sudden there was a terrifying thunder-like reverberation, and out of the sky came plummet¬ ing a hyperbolic-paraboloidal shaped object which seemed destined to crash into the earth’s surface. However, it quickly came out of the dive and cruised along the ground leaving be¬ hind a trail of gaseous mixture which formed an f(e x ) curve. The sight of this quickly acti¬ vated Mr. Integral to take out his three dimensional co-ordi¬ nate paper and sketch the graph¬ ical representation of the object. After he sent the family home, he hastened to Washington to report on what he saw, but his expediency was soon inter¬ rupted when a spheroidal space configuration confronted him. Mr. Integral’s fear was reaching an asymptote by this time be¬ cause he was deathly afraid of the fact that he might be re¬ duced to a simple equation, the lowest form of life. In a state of shock, he stood still as the sky became cluttered with more objects — spheres, paraboloids, cissoids, cycloids, and all sorts of closed involutes. What was he going to do? How was he going to escape from this immense locus of closed surfaces which circumscribed him? Any flight of safety was speedily deemed unassured when an intersecting plane pierced through the entire galaxy of — and the professor was awak¬ ened by the alarm clock which faithfully did its duty. He went to his desk and looked over the math exam which he had given to his students the previous day and realized that it was impossible to do in an hour, but being stern in his convictions he recorded the marks in his esoteric grade book and thought up a few good quiz questions for his classes that day. The Mathematics Department is the primary and most es¬ sential medium of the engineer and without it everything is impossible. Worcester Tech can be proud of her math pro¬ fessors whose able-minded group is led by Prof. Cobb, whose judgments as to what phases of mathematics to cover have always been expertly confirmed. It is all-important that a student get much out of the Math department and therefore you’ll find that the professors are always willing to give indi¬ vidual attention if necessary. MATHEMATICS 36 Scientifically inclined students enter the halls of Worcester Tech every year with one thought in mind, that of becom¬ ing a master in his desired phase of engineering. But what en¬ counters him on his first road to his ambitions? The English De¬ partment — that fearsome and deadly body whose purpose it is to embody in the minds of those illiterate geniuses, the works of the masters, the art of speech, and the everlasting knowledge of theme-writing. The student becomes plagued with the thought that an out¬ line must precede each and every literary production so he accomplishes his purpose in the one way he knows how; he transcribes the outline after the lucubration has been completed. In this way he has accomplished a dual purpose, that of com¬ pleting the required assignment and of acquiring the ecstasy which binds one when he knows that he has deceived the teacher. All that has to be done is to obtain by search or effort the emotionally tender quality of each English instructor’s ego and play on that divulgence until their minds are so enraptured with their own thoughts that they obscure the errors of rhetoric so prevalent in the student’s the mes. It is obvious that any article portraying the love of the canine specie as opposed to that of womankind would completely en¬ hance and overwhelm Prof. A. A. Kennedy. Also the in¬ clusion of facts concerning the modern concept of atomically powered electric guitars would remain a perfection in the judg¬ ment of Prof. W. E. Sellars. If papers containing such material were to be composed frequently, each and every student would receive passing grades with hardly any effort. Contrivances, however, have yet to overpower the cleverness of the English professors and you’ll still find the same illiterate geniuses sweating over their themes which are due the next morning. Although the English Department is probably the subject of much disapprobation, it must be realized that it plays an important part in the curricula of an engineering course. The reading fraction of the course gives you a much keener insight into the social and political problems of the past and present; the writing portion teaches you to adequately incorporate on paper your thoughts and ideas. The works of scientists would be of no value unless they could submit intel- w ligent reports on their findings. A lot of credit is due to the men of this department. Prof. Higginbottom and his staff should be complimented for their work here at Worcester Tech. Back Row: Prof. William E. Sellers, Mr. David P. McKay, Mr. Ralph R. Rogers. Front Row: Prof. Theodore H. Packard, Prof. Edwin Higginbottom, Prof. Arthur A. Kennedy, Jr. ENGLISH This is boring, let’s take a break and work. 37 HISTORY AND LANGUAGE Left to Right: Prof. Leland L. Atwood, Prof. Claude K. Seheifley, Prof. Donald E. Johnson, Prof. Arthur W. Back. You mean there, Prof? It seems quite obvious that eventually, all persistent Tech students will leave the technical confines of the Institute and have to face the world. Naturally, everyone looks forward to this theoretical occasion and goes forth armed with a vast store of technical knowledge. This is fine, but how is he going to function in society, how will he survive in a world of liberal education, of the beaux arts? The answer is easy, the Tech student goes about fully armed. He not only has vast stores of technical knowledge at his fingertips, but he can also discuss his heritage, the history of his country, its relationship with the present, and some can do it in German. And now you may ask where does he acquire this reservoir of knowledge, which he may flood about at will, impressing all within earshot? The History and Modern Language department helps supply the reservoir. Yes, the student at Tech receives a well rounded education which enables him to take his place in society intelligently. At the head of the department is Professor Atwood who teaches both History and German, but not often simultaneously. Unmistakable are his beaming countenance and cheery “hello.” Anothe r member of the department holding a dual role is Professor Seheifley who also teaches both History and German. Professor Bach attacks the subject of History with a zeal that would frighten less hardy students, but makes the subject interesting and un¬ derstandable. Looking down on the rest of the department is Professor Johnson, who from the heights, teaches History, makes jokes, and rounds out the four man department that helps prepare Tech students to understand the background and development of our country and society. 38 ECONOMICS Back Row: Prof. Thaddeus H. Roddenbery, Prof. Albert J. Schwieger. man, Prof. Nicholas L. Onorato. Front Row: Prof. Joseph F. Zimmer- An analysis of Pogo shows . . . . Of all the so-called “Liberal Arts’’ courses on the hill, the one that requires the least amount of effort to remain awake in class is probably “Eco”. Actually Eco covers a large amount of material, ranging from “political economy” to “human relations in industry”. The latter of the two prepares the engineer for taking care of his playmates, technicians. The Economics Department is headed by Dr. Albert Schwieger, an easy-going pipe-smoking gentleman who handles his job well. Dr. Schweiger received his Bachelor of Arts degree at Hamline College, his Master’s at Clark University, here in Worcester, and his Ph.D. at Harvard. After a few more years of study, including fellowships at Clark and Harvard, he came to Worcester Tech in 1930. He was named to his present post as Head of Department in 1937 and has also served as Director of the W.P.I. School of Industrial Management since 1950. Dr. Schwieger is assisted by three relative newcomers to Worcester Tech in Professors Zimmerman, Roddenbery, and Onorato. Prof. Zimmerman received his Bachelor’s degree at the University of New Hampshire and his Master’s at Syracuse University. He is one professor who is definitely always available since he lives over in Alden Memorial. Prof. Roddenbery began at Tech in 1953 after studying at Mercer University and Boston University. Prof. Onorato began his education at Becker Junior College and then went to B.U. and Clark before coming to Tech just three years ago. 39 : MILITARY Second Row: M Sgt. L. M. Glodell, M Sgt. E. M. Sweeney, Sfc. N. J. Budesky, M Sgt. E. F. Yopcliick, M Sgt. C. C. Stuart, M Sgt. J. A. McGilvray, Sfc. H. E. Pigeon. Front Row: 1st Lt. J. H. Katz, Capt. R. W. Reed, Major A. Doyle, Lt. Col. C. E. Burner, Capt. R. J. Tamplin, 1st H. B. Phillips, 1st Lt. P. Lawrence. . ' A mm f JW?:, ' JL X fo.S r SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Quack, Quack, I’m a Military Duck. “All I want to see is a cloud of dust and forty-two quivering statues! Double time is the only time here, mister! This and much more was the order of the day for 42 long days down in the “boondocks” of Georgia this sum¬ mer. The boys polished and scrubbed their way through June and July, enduring all of nature’s discomforts. Those who returned to the “cool” northeast sat down to the task of forming the Battalion and assisting this year’s program for the Hill. The weather held out nobly, and the full drill program was completed. Among the firsts this year were the drill examination, seniors filling all command positions, and a snappy group of freshmen. The result was a bigger and better program which produced an ex¬ perienced group of cadets. The personal leadership of Lt. Col. Burner is the main reason for such a successful pro¬ gram. His decisive personality and unexhaus- tive energy produced accomplishment far beyond previous expectations. Into the Air Junior Bird-men. Wholesome, Kid, Wholesome. B A T T A L I O N S T A F F Lt. Col. Michael Gutman, Major David Crimmins, Major Douglas Reed, Major William Hope, Major Ralph Paganetti, Major Norman Howe, jr. The Valley of the Shadow. Jtt Hmnrram iFrattria Soarph Aftanta DECEMBER 18, 1880 - FEBRUARY 20, 1957 For the first time since 1899, the Department of Electrical Engineering completed a school year without “Pop” Adams. Students and facidty members alike were sorry to learn of the death last February of Professor F. J. Adams. Fie had been a member of the faculty since 1904, the year he received his Bachelor of Science degree from the Electrical Engineering Department. He was a graduate assistant from 1904 to 1906, an instructor from 1907 to 1917, assistant professor from 1917 to 1931, and professor from 1931 to 1956, when he became Professor Emeritus of Electrical En¬ gineering. lie served as acting head of the department from 1942 to 1946, and in 1954 received the honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering. The Institute is indebted to him for a long period of capable and faithful service. Senior Class Officers Back Row: Harry R. Rydstrom, William F. Gess, ]r., James A. Christo, Frank Chmara. Front Row: Herbert E. Clarkson, Jr., Stewart L. Staples, Harold O. Denzer, Jr. President Herbert E. Clarkson, Jr. Vice President James A. Christo Secretary Harold O. Denzer, Jr. Treasurer William F. Gess, Jr. Historian Harry R. Rydstrom CLASS Donald Daniel Abraham 10 Brown Street Norwich, Connecticut Electrical Engineer “Don” 2AE Baseball 1, 2, “W” 3, 4; Soccer 3, 4; B.O.T.C. Bifle Club 2; Varsity Club 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Sopit Amranand 275-1 Samsen Bangkok, Thailand Electrical Engineer “Sope” I 2K Soccer 1; Tennis 1, 2; Camera Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cosmopolitan Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3. Roger Woodin Anderson 39 Pleasant View Street Naugatuck, Connecticut Electrical Engineer “Rog” O O 2 t E Tennis 1, 3; A.I.E.E. 3; R.O.T.C. Capt.; Fraternity Treas. 4. Adolf Tony Amrhein 41 Bahnhof Street Bruch Ober Pfalz, Germany Electrical Engineer “Kraut” ®X Soccer 2, “W” 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Rifle Club 2, 3; Varsity Club 3, 4; Cam¬ era Club 2, 3, 4; Cosmopolitan Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 1, 2, 3, 4. Everett Wilson Angell 77 Perennial Drive Cranston, Rhode Island Chemical Engineer “Ev” 2 t E D.M.S. Track 1, 2; Lacrosse 3, 4; A.l.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4; Pershing Rifles 1, 2, 3; R.O.T.C. Capt. John Janies Acjnino, Jr. 61 Constitution Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “John” ®X Peddler 3, 4; Camera Club 4; A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 2. 46 OF 1958 James Andrew Archer 50 Litton Avenue Groton, Connecticut Electrical Engineer Jim” Masque 1, 2; Radio Club 1, 2, 3, Vice-Pres. 4; Nautical Ass n 1, 2; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; Shield 3, 4. Normand Louis Bedard 172 Townsend. Street Fitchburg, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer A.I.E.E. 3, 4. William Melvin Atwood 236 Pleasant Street Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer Bill” A.S.M.E. 1; A.I.E.E. 2, 3. Joseph William Belanger, Jr. 2 Lillieway Chestnut Hill 67, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer Bill” ©X Camera Club 1, 2; A.I.E.E. 1, 2, 3, Vice-Pres. 4; I.F. Council 2, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Fraternity Pres. 4. Donald Warren Bean 50 Stanley Street Attleboro Falls, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer “Don” Peddler 4; Glee Club 2; Masque 2; A. I.Ch.E. 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Arthur Scott Bell 57 Bancroft Park Hopedale, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer Art” AXA A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4. 47 Harvey Allen Berger 78 Dorchester Street Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer AEn HKN Peddler 3; Camera Club 2, 3, 4; Debating Club 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Cos¬ mopolitan Club 2, 3, 4; Nautical Ass’n 1, 2, 3, 4; Council of Pres., Sec.-Treas. 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. Robert Howard Bernard Turkey Hill Road Westport, Connecticut Mechanical Engineer “RBer” CLASS Oliver Edward Bessette 34 South Street Danielson, Connecticut Electrical Engineer “Ollie” ©X R.O.T.C. Rifle Club 2; Glee Club 2, 3; Masque 3, 4; Radio Club 3; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4. Louis Alfred Blanchard 29 Vincent Court Stamford, Connecticut Chemist “Lon” Skeptical Chyms. 2, 3, 4. Gary Charles Blodgett 75 Clark Street Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer 4 rA “Bloclg” Tech News 1, 2; Bridge Club 2, 3, 4; Student Center, Mgr. 4; A.I.E.E. 1; S.S.C. 3, 4. Joseph Edward Boggio 132 Beech Street Holvoke, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer “Joe” ©K$ Tim, Who’s Who, riAE Tech Neivs 1, 2, Business Mgr. 3, 4; Peddler 1, 2, 3; Tech Senate 1, 2; A.I.Ch.E. 3, Sec. 4; I.F. Coun¬ cil 2; Tan Beta Pi, Treas. 4. 48 OF 1958 Joseph Benjamin Borge 165 Hillside Avenue Somerset, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer ‘ ' Joe” 4 rA Cross Country 2, 3, Mgr. 4; Foot¬ ball 1; Tech News 4; Peddler 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 2, Board of Direc¬ tors 3, 4; Fraternity House Mgr. 3, 4. Christopher Brayton 143 West Boylston Street Worcester, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Chris” A.S.M.E. 1. Robert Joseph Boyea Box 131 Indian Orchard, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Bob” ©K t TBn, Who’s Who Peddler 1, 2; Tech Senate 2; A.S.M.E. 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Pres. 2; Assembly Chair¬ man 3, 4. William S. Brower, Jr. Bogue Boad Torrington, Connecticut Electrical Engineer “Bill” A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; B.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Thomas Tracy Brand, Jr. 36 Firglade Avenue Springfield, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Tom” 4 2K Gents Track 3, 4; Lacrosse 1; Peddler 2, 3; Bridge Club 2, 3, 4; A.S.M.E. 1, 3, 4; Athletic Council 4; B.O.T.C. 1st Lt.; Gents Vice Pres. 3. Robert Janies Bngley 1049 Edmands Road Framingham, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Bugs” @X IIAE, Gents Peddler 2, 3, Advertising Editor 4; A.S.M.E. 1, 2, 3, Treas. 4; Fra- ternitv Vice Pres. 4. 49 CLASS Donald James Butterworth 136 Boyle Avenue Totowa Boro, New Jersey Chemical Engineer “ Butts ' AX A Masque 1, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 1, 2, Sec. 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 4; Fra¬ ternity House Manager 4. Bernard Moore Campbell, Jr. 59 Norwood Avenue Albany, New York Mechanical Engineer “ Bernie” 2 t E Track 1, 2; Football 1; Basketball 1; A.S.M.E. 2, 4. Richard Hugh Campbell 591 Cedar Street Manchester, New Hampshire Electrical Engineer “Dick” Band 1, 2, 3, Student Director 4; Masque 1; Camera Club 1, 2; Ra¬ dio Club 2; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4. Jeremiah Cantor 65 Maple Drive Great Neck, New York Electrical Engineer “Jerry” Cross Country 1; Football 1; De¬ bating Club 1, 2, Mgr. 3, 4; Bridge Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cosmopolitan Club 3, 4. Neil Mark Carignan 244 Main Street Oxford, Massachusetts Civil Engineer “Neil” AXA A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. Richard Mason Chapman 18 Waushacum Street Oakdale, Massachusetts Civil Engineer “Sam” Nautical Ass’n 1, 2, 4; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. 50 OF 1958 Richard Frederick Charron 5 Richards Street Worcester, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer ‘Dick” $rA Soccer 1; A.I.Ch.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Vi jay Kantilal Chaulian 67-D Ghodbunder Road Rombay 24, India Mechanical Engineer “Chow” Frank Fun Chin 15 Stearns Road Brookline, Massachusetts Civil Engineer “Frank” 4 2K Soccer 1; Camera Club 2, 3; Cos¬ mopolitan Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.S.C.E. 1, 2, 3, 4. Frank Chmara 41 Harold Road Sharon, Massachusetts Physicist “Frank” AEH Who’s Who Peddler 2, 3, 4; Nautical Ass’n 1, 2; Tech Senate 2, 3, 4; I.R.E. 4; A.S.P. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt.; Fra¬ ternity Pres. 3. Janies Albert Christo 70 Birch Street Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering “Jim” 2AE Basketball 1, 4; Council of Pres. 4; I.F. Council 3, 4; S.S.C. 3, 4; Athletic Council 1, 2; Class Vice Pres. 2, 3, 4. Herbert E. Clarkson, Jr. 4 Monroe Street Newburyport, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “ Sarge” ATfi Who’s Who, IIAE, HKN Tech News 2, Advertising Mgr. 3, 4; Radio Club 1, 2; Tech Senate 4; A.I.E.E. 1, 2, 3, Treas. 4; New¬ man Club 2, 4; Class Pres. 4; Fra¬ ternity Pres. 4. 51 Kenneth Warren Clay 45 Howe Avenue M i 11 b u ry, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Ken” A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4. Frederic Frank Cossick Watermelon Hill Road Mahopac, New York Civil Engineer AEU Soccer 2, 3; Glee Club 1; Camera Club 1, 2; Bridge Club 4; Cosmo¬ politan Club 3; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4; Fraternity Sec. 4. Jerry Allan Collamore 100 Acushnet Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer ©X Peddler 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Octet 3, 4; Cheer Leader 2; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. David Scott Crimmins 22 Spring Street Palmer, Massachusetts Chemist “Scott” ©K4 TBII, Who’s Who, D.M.S. Football 1; Soccer, “W” 3, 4; Var¬ sity Club 3, 4; Tech News 1, 2, 3; Peddler 1, 2, 3; Camera Club 1, 2; Skeptical Chyms. 2, 3, 4; Pershing Rifles 1, 2; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Treas. 1, 2; R.O.T.C. Major; Tau Beta Pi, Pres. 4. CLASS Donald Nelson Cooper 121 Virginia Avenue Newport Richey, Florida Mechanical Engineer “Coop” ©X R.O.T.C. Rifle Club 1, “W” 2, 3, 4; Peddler 4; A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. Thomas William Curran 69 Cedar Street Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Bill” 4 rx The Skull, Who’s Who, IIAE Tech News 2, 3, Editor-in-Chief 4; Peddler 3, 4; Masque 2, 3, 4; Council of Pres. 3, 4; S.S.C. 2, 3; Fraternitv Sec. 4. J 52 Charles Bancroft Cushman 44 North Broadway White Plains, New York Mechanical Engineer “Cush” Roger Thomas Danielson 16 New Winchendon Road Baldwinville, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Rog” ©X R.O.T.C. Rifle Club, “W” 2, 3, Pres. 4; Tech News 3; Peddler 3, 4; Council of Pres. 4; A.S.M.E. 2, 3, Pres. 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. Paul Dalton 21 Phillips Road Holden, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer John Edgar Darling 210 Washington Street Fairhaven, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer “Red” AXA Achers A.l.Ch.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; Skeptical Chyms. 2; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Birino D’Ambrosio 2 Plain Street West Bridgewater, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer A.l.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4. Frank Domian DeFalco 73 Sterling Street Worcester, Massachusetts Civil Engineer 2AE Track 3; Football 2, 3; Soccer 2, 3; Swimming 2, 3; Tech Senate 2; A.S.C.E. 3, 4; I.F. Council 2; Class Vice Pres. 2. 53 James Steve Demetry 99 Allengate Avenue Pittsfield, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Jim” ATO The Skull, Who’s Who, HKN Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Octet 1, 2, 3, 4; Masque 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Council of Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Tech Senate 4; A.I.E.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; S.S.C. 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Fraternity Treas. 4; Eta Kappa Nu, Pres. 4. Anthony Johnson Digiovanni 5 Emmanuel Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Tom ” AXA A.S.M.E. 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. David Blake Denniston 51 Pinecliff Road Chappaqua, New York Electrical Engineer “Max” ©X I.H.E.E. R.O.T.C. Rifle Club 1, 2; Band 3, 4; Masque 3, 4; Nautical Ass’n 1; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. Peter Cornelius Dirksen, Jr. Swift Road South Dartmouth, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Pete” 24 E A.S.M.E. 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. CLASS Harold Oscar Denzer, Jr. 260 Constitution Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Hal” ©X Glee Club 2, 3; Council of Pres. 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, Pres. 4; Class Sec. 3, 4. Robert John Donegan 24 Grant Street Gardner, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Dugan” 2AE A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. 54 OF 1958 Terry William Donovan 4 New Street Oxford, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Terry” Larry Dworkin R.F.D. No. 1 Putnam Valley, New York Electrical Engineer “Larry” AEII TBn, HKN Soccer 1, 2, 3, “W” 4; Lacrosse 1, 2, 3, Sec. 4; Peddler 3, Makeup Editor 4; Masque 3; Debating Club 1, 2, 3, Mgr. 4; Cosmopolitan Club 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Fraternity Treas. 3; Eta Kappa Nu, Sec. 4; Tau Beta Pi, Sec. 4. James Patrick Dunne, Jr. 23 Beverly Road Wellesley, Massachusetts Civil Engineer “Jim” ©K$ Varsity Club 3, Pres. 4; Tech News 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3; Cheer Leader 1, “W” 2, 3, Capt. 4; Council of Pres. 4. David Eskil Edfors 32 Hall Avenue Saco, Maine Civil Engineer “Dave” 4 2K Track 1, 2, 3, “W” 4; Boyntonians 1, 2; Band 1, 2; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. Robert Joseph Dunn 1 Alpine Street Millbury, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Bob” 4 2K Gents Peddler 2, 3, 4; A.S.M.E. 1. Solon Spyridon Economou 15 Ormond Street Worcester, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer “Solo” 2AE Camera Club 1, 2; A.I.Ch.E. 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. 55 CLASS Magnus Jon Einarson 24 Paul Revere Road Arlington, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Mag” A.S.M.E. 4. Edward Cleveland Fraser 39 Evans Drive Simsbury, Connecticut Electrical Engineer “Fritz” ATfi HKN R.O.T.C. Rifle Club, “W” 1, 2, 3, 4; Masque 1, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 1, 2; Council of Pres. 2, 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 1, 2, 3, 4. Jasper Freese 56 Central Avenue Norwalk, Connecticut Civil Engineer “J a y” Cross Country 2, 3, “W” 4; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Kurt Harrison France 126 Lovely Street Unionville, Connecticut Civil Engineer “Abe” 2 t E Peddler 4; Nautical Ass’n 1; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. Philip Melvin French, Jr. R.F.D. No. 1 Lockport, New York Electrical Engineer “P.M.” 2 3 E HKN, I.H.E.E. Soccer 2, 3, 4; Masque 3, 4; Radio Club 1; Nautical Ass’n 1; A.I.E.E. 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Fraternity House Mgr. 3. John Anthony Fado 55 Byram Terrace Drive Greenwich, Connecticut Chemical Engineer “Doc” 2AE Achers Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Octet 4; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3; Fraternity Sec. 3. 56 OF 1958 Thayer Alan French South Street Westminster, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “T.A.” 2 t E TBn Baseball 2, 3, Mgr. 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Octet 2; Band 1, 4; A.I.E.E. 4. Charles Stewart Gentscli 14 Sheldon Avenue New Bochelle, New York Mechanical Engineer “Stew” t TA Tech News 3; Masque 2; A.S.M.E. 2, 3; Fraternity Pres. 4. Edwartl Louis Galavotti Middleboro Road Wareham, Massachusetts Chemist “Eddie” 2AE Skeptical Chyms. 2, 3, 4; New¬ man Club 2, 3, 4; Pershing Rifles 1 , 2 . Michael Morrison Galbraith 430 East Ledbetter Drive Dallas 16, Texas Chemical Engineer Cross Country 2, 3, “W” Capt. 4; Tennis 1, 2, 3; Swimming 1; De¬ bating 1, 2, 3, 4; Council of Pres. 4; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4; Skeptical Chvms. 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; R.O.T.C. lst ' Lt.; Shield 3, Pres. 4. William Frederick Gess, Jr. 286 School Street Manchester, Connecticut Electrical Engineer “Bill” The Skull, Who’s Who Basketball 1, 2, 3, Mgr. 4; Tech News 2, 3, 4; Peddler 2, 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, Sec. 4; Class Treas. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Fraternity Treas. 3. Joseph Bergin Gill 97 Hilltop Avenue Providence, Rhode Island Mechanical Engineer “Joe” t VA Track 2, Asst. Mgr. 3; Tech Sen¬ ate 1, 2, 3; A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4; I.F. Council 3, 4. 57 CLASS Alfred Louis Girard 94 Crescent Street Quincy, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Al” Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Octet 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; S.S.C. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Shield 2, 3, 4. Stanley Wilfred Graveline 19 Cedar Avenue Millbury, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Digger” ®K$ The Skull, Who’s Who Football 1, 2, “W” 3, 4; Varsity Club 3, 4; Tech News 2, 3, 4; Ped¬ dler 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Stanley Lawrence Green 27 Tarry town Lane Worcester, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer “Stan” AEri Bridge Club 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 3, 4. Howard Robert Goldberg 8 Shore Drive Great Neck, New York Mechanical Engineer “Bob” AEn Jack Lester Gorr 179 Carter Avenue Meriden, Connecticut Mechanical Engineer “Jack” 2AE D.M.S. A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Capt. Donald Robert Grenon 37 South Main Street Danielson, Connecticut Mechanical Engineer “Don” 4 2K Track 1, 2, 3, “W” 4; R.O.T.C. Rifle Club 1, Peddler 3; A.S.M.E. 1, 4. 58 OF 1958 Robert Murray Griffin 144 Bridge Street Manchester, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Bob” ©K t Tech Neivs 1, 2; Peddler 2; Nau¬ tical Ass’n 1, 2; A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4. Michael Saul Gutman 14 Silver Court Staten Island, New York Electrical Engineer “Mike” AEII TBII, Who’s Who, D.M.S., HKN Soccer 2, 3, “W” 4; Swimming 1, 2; Peddler 3, 4; Radio Club 1, 2, 3; R.O.T.C. Col.; Fraternity Sec. 3; Peele Prize, 2nd Place. Richard Allan Hammond 21 Fruit Street Holden, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Dick” A.S.M.E. 4. William Everett Griffiths, Jr. 8 Bowdoin Street Worcester, Massachusetts Civil Engineer 2 t E Peddler Staff 2; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. Howard Norris Harris, Jr. 430 Chandler Street Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “H. Norris ” 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.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; Shield 2, 3, 4. Gary Brian Gulbranson 168 Elm Street South Dartmouth, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “ Gul ” ©X Peddler 3, 4; Nautical Ass’n 1, 2, 3, Capt. 4; A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4. 59 CLASS William Charles Hatch 66 Boylston Street Worcester, Massachusetts Civil Engineer A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. David Alexander Helman Box 351 Irwin, Pennsylvania Mechanical Engineer “Al” 2 t E Track 1, 2; Soccer 2, 3, 4; La¬ crosse 3, 4; Camera Club 1, 2; A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Donald Barnes Hayward Sutton Street Northbridge, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Don” Nautical Assn 1; A.I.E.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. William Charles Hees 701 Fifth Avenue New Hyde Park, New York Electrical Engineer “Bill” ©X Radio Club 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Theodore Heretakis 15-79 East 52nd Street Brooklvn, New York Mechanical Engineer “Ted” 54 E A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4. Arthur Joseph Hesford, Jr. 204 Litton Avenue Groton, Connecticut Electrical Engineer “Art ” K TBIT, HKN Football 3; Swimming, “W” 4; Fraternity Pres. 4. 60 OF 1958 Descom DeF. Hoagland, III Maynard Road Sudbury, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer Pete” 2 t E I.H.E.E. Soccer 2, 3, Mgr. 4; Tennis 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Octet 3; Council of Pres. 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Fraternity His¬ torian 4. Norman M. Howe, Jr. Hubbardston Road Princeton, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer Norm” AT n A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Capt. John Martin Hoban 177 Main Street Clinton, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer Hobe” ©K t IIAE, Achers Baseball 2, 3, Mgr. 4; Soccer 1, 2, “W” 3, 4; Varsity Club 3, 4; Tech News 1, 2, Feature Editor 3, 4; Peddler 1, 2; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4; Hockey Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Arthur Theodore Human 138 N. J. Avenue Bergenfield, New Jersey Electrical Engineer Art” Camera Club 3, 4; Radio Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 3. William Herbert Hopf 31 Maplewood Avenue Newton Centre, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer Bill” 2$E D.M.S. Track 1; R.O.T.C. Rifle Club 1; Swimming, “W” 2, 3, Capt. 4; Var¬ sity Club 2, 3, 4; A.S.M.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Major. Donald Scott Inglis 541 Park Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer Don” ATfi Basketball 1. 61 Lionel Joseph Irvine 11 Devon Road Leominster, Massachusetts Civil Engineer Lenny AXA Civil Sidelines 3; A.S.C.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pershing Rifles 1, 2. Robert Severance Jenkins 55 Edgewood Avenue Larchmont, New York Civil Engineer Jenk” 24 E The Skull, TBII, Who’s Who Lacrosse 2, 3, Mgr. 4; Swimming, “W” 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Peddler 3, Business Mgr. 4; Masque 1, 2, 3, 4; Council of Pres. 4; Tech Senate, Pres. 4; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, Vice Pres. 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Fraternitv Pres. 4. Carl Richarfl Johnson 12 Nichol Street Quincy, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer Dick” AXA Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. Robert Everett Jacobson 99 Townsend Avenue Boothbay Harbor, Maine Electrical Engineer Jake” AXA Masque 1. CLASS Walter Janas, Jr. 86 Trilby A venue Chicopee, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Walt” 2AE A.I.E.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4. James Joseph Johnson 18 Lincoln Street Natick, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer Jim” AXA A.S.M.E. 2, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt.; Fraternity Pres. 4. 62 OF 1958 Raymond Allan Johnson Stow Road Marlboro, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Ray” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.S.M.E. 2, 4; Shield 2, 3, 4; Fraternity Vice Pres. 4. Vernon Charles Johnson, Jr. 10 Caroline Avenue Shrewsbury, Massachusetts Civil Engineer “ Vern” ©K4 Football 1, “W” 2, 3; Varsity Club 3; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. Roger Armand Jolicoenr 9 Bay Edge Drive Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Rog” ©K4 IIAE Tech News 1, 2, 3, Sports Editor 4; Peddler 2, 3, Copy Editor 4; Council of Pres. 3; A.I.E.E. 2, 3; Newman Club 2, Board of Direc¬ tors 3, 4; Hockey Club 1, 2, Vice Pres. 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Capt.; Frater¬ nity Pres. 4; Pi Delta Epsilon, Sec. 4. Perry Edwin Joslin Wilton, New Hampshire Mechanical Engineer “Perry” AX A Gents William Bruce Juhnevicz 19 Breck Street Worcester, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Bill” 4 2K Gents S.S.C. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. Ronald Delin Kangas 47 Elmwood Street Maynard, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Ron” Peddler 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 3; A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4. 63 James K. Karalekas 73 DeWolt Street New Bedford, Massachusetts Civil Engineer “Cookie” 2 J)E Baseball 3; A.S.C.E. 1, 2, 3, 4. Marian Chester Knight 71 Ward Street Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Marian” A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4. Joel Korelitz 15 Knox Street Lawrence, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Joe” AEn The Skull, Who’s Who, IIAE, I.H.E.E. Track 1, 2, “W” 3, Capt. 4; Var¬ sity Club 3, 4; Peddler 1 , 2, 3, Editor-in-Chief 4; Masque 1, 2; Nautical Ass’n 1, 2; Council of Pres. 4; A.I.E.E.-I.R.E. 2, 3, Sec. 4; I.F. Council 2, 3, Treas. 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt.; Chairman of the Judiciary Sub¬ committee. CLASS Burton Lawrence Keeler 553 Tyler Street Pittsfield, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Burt” Tech News 2; Peddler 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Cosmopolitan Club 2; A.S.M.E. 1, 2, 3, 4. Sheldon Robert Kesslen 51 Columbia Park Haverhill, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Shel” AEn Soccer 1; Peddler 3, 4; Masque 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 1, 2; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Fraternity Treas. 3. Sidney Jules Lainer 199 Chino Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Sid” I.R.E. 3, 4. 64 OF 1958 Bertrano John Lemieux 15 Mill Street North Adams, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Bert ” ©K E I.H.E.E. Track 1, 2; Peddler 1, 2; A.I.E.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt.; I.H.E.E. Pres. 4. Richard Arthur Lisbon 24 Southwell Road Wethersfield, Connecticut Chemical Engineer “Dick” 2AE The Skull, Who’s Who, Achers Baseball 1, 2, “W” 3, Co-Capt. 4; Varsity Club 3, 4; Tech Senate 3; I.F. Council 2, 3; A.I.Ch.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Pres. 3; Fraternity Pres. 4. Philip Corbin Lenz, Jr. Adams Point Road Barrington, Rhode Island “Corbtf t T Civil Engineer Track 2, “W” 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Bridge Club 3, 4; Nautical Ass’n 2 3 4 Roger Alan Litnian 14 Princeton Road Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer ‘ bog” AEn Track 1, 2, 3, Mgr. 4; Peddler 1, 2, 3, 4; Masque 1, 2, 3, 4; Bridge Club 2, 3, Vice Pres. 4; Nautical Ass’n 2, 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Robert Lapluine 287 Gaulin Avenue Woonsocket, Rhode Island Electrical Engineer “Bob” @K t Track 1, 2; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3; Cheer Leader 1, “W” 2; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. Frank Kenneth Lind 51 Allen Place Hartford, Connecticut Chemist Skeptical Chyms. 1, 2, 3, 4. « I - v 65 CLASS Arthur Patrick McGowan, Jr. 22 Warren Street Norwich, Connecticut Mechanical Engineer “Magoo” t rA Gents Boyntonians 1, 2; Band 1; A.S.M.E. 4. William Russell McLeod, Jr. 19 Oak Street East Hartford, Connecticut Chemical Engineer “ Bill” ©X Peddler 1; Band 1, 2; Council of Pres. 4; A.I.Ch.E. 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4. Richard Emil Lorenz 155 Glendale Avenue Hartford, Connecticut Mechanical Engineer Dick” t 2K Gents A.S.M.E. 4; Gents Pres. 4. Bradley Janies McKenzie 26 Indian Hill Road Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer Brad” t T Basketball 1; Tech News 1, 2; Bridge Club, Treas. 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. Robert Hugh MacGillivray Palmer Road Brimfield, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer ‘Mac Robert Beaton McLeod 35 East Street Clinton, Massachusetts Jack’ ©X Electrical Engineer I.H.E.E. A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4. 66 OF 1958 Matthew Caleb Matzkin 111 Fern Street Waterbury, Connecticut Mechanical Engineer “Mat” AEn A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4. David Kenyon Maynard 56 Whitman Road Worcester, Massachusetts Civil Engineer “Dave” Lacrosse 1, 2, 3, 4; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Robert Philip Midland Holden Street Ashburnham, Massachusetts Civil Engineer “Boh” AXA Glee Club 3, 4; A.S.C.E. 3, 4; S.S.C. 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. William Bradford Mierke 2 Oak Ridge Way Shrewsbury, Massachusetts Civil Engineer “Bill” 2AE A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. Robert Anthony Moore 280 Palmetto Road Bridgeport, Connecticut Civil Engineer “Bob” A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. Philip Leslie Morse 5 School Street Randolph, Vermont Mechanical Engineer “Phil” ATfi Gents Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Masque 2, 3, 4; Nautical Ass’n 1; A.S.M.E. 1, 2, 3, 4. 67 Roger Joseph Normand 37 Mill Creek Road Branford, Connecticut Mechanical Engineer dog” Boyntonians 1, 2, 3, Business Mgr. 4; Band 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Council of Pres. 4; A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. ; Shield 3, 4. William Jeremiah O’Neil 760 Woodland Avenue Plainfield, New Jersey Electrical Engineer “Grump ' ©K4 riAE, I.H.E.E. Varsity Club 4; Tech News 1, 2, 3, Feature Editor 4; Peddler 1, 2, 3, 4; Nautical Ass’n 1; A.I.E.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheer Leader 2, 3, “W” 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Fraternity Treas. 4; I.H.E.E. Treas. 4; Pi Delta Epsilon, Treas. 4. CLASS Wayne Mosman 4 Genoa Street Worcester, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Moose” $rA Gents A.S.M.E. 2, 3. William Edward Mullarkey 461 Quarry Street Quincy, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Bill” A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4. Walter John Orlik 316 Tinkham Street New Bedford, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Walt” ©K t Tech News 1; A.S.M.E. 4; New¬ man Club 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. Michael Paul Mullo 42 Woodland Street Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Mickey” 4 2K Peddler 2; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. 68 OF 1958 Peter John Gregory Ottowitz 10 Woodland Avenue Bloomfield, Connecticut Electrical Engineer “Goose” ©K f The Skull, Who’s Who, IIAE Soccer 2, 3; Tennis 1, 2; Tech News 1, 2, 3; News Editor 4; Ped¬ dler 1, 2, 3, Managing Editor 4; Radio Club 1, 2; A.I.E.E. 1, 2, 3; I.F. Council 2; Newman Club 1, 2, Board of Directors 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt.; Fraternity Pres. 4; Pi Delta Epsilon, Pres. 4. Roy Arthur Pearson, Jr. 28 Ashwell Avenue Rockv Hill, Connecticut Mechanical Engineer “Ace” 2AE Gents Soccer 1, 2; A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Major. Ralph Paganetti 93 Jackson Street New Britain, Connecticut Electrical Engineer D.M.S. R.O.T.C. Major. Nicholas Stefanos Petralias Kolokotroni 7 Pyrgos-Ilias, Greece Electrical Engineer “Niko ” ATO I.H.E.E. Cosmopolitan Club 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Council of Pres. 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3. Howard Orrin Painter, Jr. 20 Darby Street Bloomfield, Connecticut Electrical Engineer “Howie” ®K i The Skull, Who’s Who, IIAE, I.H.E.E. Soccer, “W” 1, 2, 3; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Tech News 1, 2, 3, Man¬ aging Editor 4; Peddler 2, 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 4; I.F. Council 4; New¬ man Club 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt.; Fraternity Vice Pres. 4; I.H.E.E. Vice Pres. 4. Wesley Wilcox Pinney 99 Normal Avenue Upper Montclair, New Jersey Mechanical Engineer “Wes A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4; Shield 3, 4. 69 Bernard Aron Podberesky 116 Bridge Street Willimantic, Connecticut Physicist “Bernie” AEn A.S.P. 2, 3, 4; Fraternity Sec. 3. Richard Alden Pratt 14 Stearns Street Worcester, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer “Dick” Achers Glee Club 1; Bridge Club 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 3, 4. CLASS Sherman King Ponltney 141 Willow Street Leominster, Massachusetts Physicist “Sherm” ATQ D.M.S. Track 3; R.O.T.C. Rifle Team 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Council of Pres. 3; A.S.P. 2, Pres. 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Capt. William Avrnm Rabinovitcli 96 McKinley Avenue Norwich, Connecticut Mechanical Engineer “Bill” AEn Gents Tech News 3, 4; Masque 4; De¬ bating Club 2; A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4. John Hubert Porter 246 Buena Vista Road Fairfield, Connecticut Mechanical Engineer ATO Football 2; Swimming 2, 3, Mgr. 4; Masque 1, 2, 3, Business Mgr. 4; Debating Club 2; Cosmopolitan Club 2, Vice Pres. 3; Nautical Assn 1, Sec. 2, 3, 4; A.S.M.E. 2, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Howard Bruno Pritz 55 Harmon Drive Larchmont, New York Mechanical Engineer “Howie” ATU Masque 1, 2, 3, 4; Nautical Ass’n 1, 2, Commodore 3, 4; Council of Pres. 3, 4; A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. 70 Shelden Henry Radin 12 Terry Plains Road Bloomfield, Connecticut Physicist “Shel” AEn TBn Masque 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Radio Club 1; A.S.P. 2, Vice Pres. 3, 4; Fraternity Vice Pres. 3. Joaquini S. DaSilva Ribeiro Caixa Postal 230 Nova Lisboa Angola, Portuguese West Africa Mechanical Engineer “Joe” 2 fcE Douglas Harper Reed 1420 Shore Road Northfield, New Jersey Electrical Engineer “Doug” t : 2K TBn, HKN Soccer 1, 2; Peddler 2, 3; I.R.E. 2, Sec. 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Major; Fra¬ ternity Pres. 4. Bernard Vincent Ricciardi 121 County Street New Haven, Connecticut Electrical Engineer “Sam” ©X Peddler 3, Art Editor 4; Masque 3, 4; Radio Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.l.E.E. 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Frederick Conrad Reliberg 81 Carthage Road Scarsdale, New York Chemical Engineer “Connie” AXA Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Masque 1, 2; A.I.Ch.E. 1, 2, 3, 4. David Janies Ripple 83-09 57th Avenue Elmhurst, New York Mechanical Engineer “Rip” 24 E TBn, Who’s Who, D.M.S. Baseball 1, “W” 2, 3, Co-Capt. 4; Basketball 1; Soccer 4; Varsity Club 2, 3, Pres. 4; Council of Pres. 4; A.S.M.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. Soccer 1, 2, 3, “W” 4; Tennis, Ass’t Mgr. 3, 4; Cosmopolitan Club 1, Treas. 2, 3; A.S.M.E. 1, 2, 3, 4. 71 CLASS Harvey Misha Robbin 76 Cumberland Road West Hartford, Connecticut Mechanical Engineer “ Robb” AEU IIAE, Gents Peddler 3, Photo Editor 4; Nau¬ tical Ass’n 1; A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4; Fraternity Pres. 4. David Arthur Ryan 12 Ferncroft Road Shrewsbury, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Hound” 0K4 Football 2, “W” 3, 4; Baseball 3, “W” 4; Varsity Club 3, 4; New¬ man Club 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Harvey Gene Roberts 146 Chapin Terrace Springfield, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer AEIT Peddler 3; Masque 2; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Fraternity Treas. 3. Kenneth Joel Rome 12 Fairbanks Street Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer “Ken” AEU Tennis, “W” 1, 2, 3, Capt. 4; Var¬ sity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 3, 4; Cosmopolitan Club 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Harry Rolf Rydstrom 387 South 16th Street Lindenhurst, New York Civil Engineer “Harry” Football 2, 3, Mgr. 4; Lacrosse 1, 2, 3, Co-Capt. 4; Civil Sidelines 3; Council of Pres. 4; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4; I.F. Council 2; Class His¬ torian 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Fra¬ ternity Sec. 4. j Elmer William Schrader, Jr. P.O. Box 85 Montville, Connecticut Physicist “Rocky” SAE Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Nautical Ass’n 1; A.S.P. 2, 3, 4; Cheer Lead¬ er 1, “W” 2, 3, 4; Fraternity Treas. 3, 4. 72 OF 1958 Nicholas Arthur Seelye North Spencer Road Spencer, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Nick” Cross Country 3; Track 2, 3; A.S.M.E. 1, 2. Robert C. Simmonds, Jr. 117 Mower Street Worcester, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Bob” A.S.M.E. 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Ralph Emery Sellars, Jr. 17 Vale Road Reading, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Skip” Lacrosse 1, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 2, 3; A.S.M.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; Shield 2, 3, 4. Stewart Leigh Staples 420 Merrick Road Rockville Centre, New York Civil Engineer “Joules” The Skull, Who’s Who Football “W” 1, 3, Capt. 4; Bas¬ ketball 1; Lacrosse 2, 3, Treas. 4; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Council of Pres. 3, 4; Tech Senate 4; A.S.C.E. 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Athletic Council 3, Pres. 4. Harry Wilder Simpson 15 Mill Street Westfield, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Harry” 2AE A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4. Frank Albert Seidel, Jr. 9 Croyden Street Millbury, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer AX A Soccer 1, “W” 2; A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. 73 CLASS Howard Kelsie Steves 11 Greenwood Avenue Needham, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer Howie” ATfi D.M.S. R.O.T.C. Rifle Club 1, “W” Vice Pres. 2, 3, 4; Masque 2, 3, 4; A.S.M.E. 1, 2, 4; R.O.T.C. Capt. Robert Brandt Suiulheim 205 Stafford Street Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer Boh” 2AE Football 1; R.O.T.C. Rifle Club 1; Goff 1, 2, 3; A.I.E.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. Bruce Barron Storms 15 Lawrence Parkway Tenafly, New York Mechanical Engineer Bruce” ATfi Baseball 2, 3; A.S.M.E. 4. Joseph Edward Swider R.F.D. No. 3 Colchester, Connecticut Mechanical Engineer Joe” R.O.T.C. Rifle Club 1, 2; Masque 1, 2, 3, 4; A.S.M.E. 1, 2, 3, 4. Norman Paul Stotz 296 High Street Greenfield, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Norm” ATfi Gents Track 1, 2, 3, “W” 4; Swimming 2; Masque 2, 3, 4; A.S.M.E. 3. Andrew Anthony Szypula 525 Essex Street Lvnn, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer Andy” ©K«t Track 1, 2; Soccer, “W 1, 2, 3, Co-Capt. 4; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cosmopolitan Club 1, 2, 3; Class Sec. 2; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. 74 OF 1958 Thomas John Talbot, Jr. 1031 Liberty Street J Braintree, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer Tom” 2 I E Swimming 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Octet 2, 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 2; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Norman Joseph Tanpeka 52 Lovejoy Street Haverhill, Massachusetts Electrical Engineer Norm” ©X Peddler 1, 2, 3, 4; Radio Club 3, Sec. 4; Nautical Assn 2; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Robert Wheeler Thornton 60 Westminster Road Manchester, Connecticut Electrical Engineer Bob” 2 t E R.O.T.C. Rifle Club 1, “W” 2, 3, 4; Golf “W” 1, 3; Varsity Club 3, 4. Douglas MacDonald Todd 1440 Glenwood Boulevard Schenectady, New York Chemical Engineer Doug” ATO Basketball 2, Ass’t Mgr. 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 3, 4. Donald Harvey Tompkins Harding Street Medfield, Massachusetts Physicist Don” AX A Camera Club 1, A.S.P. 2, 3. Benjamin Gue Uy 73rd Street Broadway Quezon City, Philippines Chemical Engineer Ben” Cosmopolitan Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 1, 2, 3, 4. 75 CLASS James John Vetlovelli 58 Denver Street Springfield, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer “Jim” A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4; Skeptical Chyms. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Shield 2, 3, 4. John Barnett Yesey Brookfield Road Charlton City, Massachusetts Physicist “Ace” R.O.T.C. Rifle Club 1, 2, 4; Bridge Club 3; A.S.P. 1, 2, 3, 4; Shield 3, 4. Paul Ronald Vilandre 55 Temple Street Spencer, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineer “Ron” A.S.M.E. 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Robert Wittel Weinberg 1138 Trout Brook Drive West Hartford, Connecticut Electrical Engineer “Boh” AEn Tennis 1, 2; Nautical Ass’n 2, 3; A.I.E.E. 3. William Edward Wesolowski 351 Davis Street Greenfield, Massachusetts Chemistry “Wes” AXA Rifle Club 2; Octet 3; Camera Club 2; Skeptical Chyms. 2, 3, 4; I.F. Council 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Lawrence White 55 Bar dwell Street Lewiston, Maine Mechanical Engineer “Larry” AEn Gents Tech News 1; Peddler 1, 3, 4; A.S.M.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; Fraternity House Manager 4; Gents’ Treas¬ urer 4. 76 OF 1958 Richard Milton Wiberg 15 Dover Avenue East Providence, Rhode Island Chemical Engineer “Axel” ©X A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4 ; Fraternity Treas. 3. Jobe Clifford Wiersnia 39 Johnston Avenue Whitinsville, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer Cliff” t SK A.I.Ch.E. 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. Robert Francis Wolff, Jr. 165 Hobart Avenue Summit, New Jersey Electrical Engineer Wolfif trA Soccer 1, 2. Peter Joseph Zanini, Jr. Alain Street Housatonic, Alassachusetts Electrical Engineer Pete” ©K t IIAE Soccer, “W” 1, 2, 3, Co-Capt. 4; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Tech News 1, 2, 3, Circulation Mgr. 4; A.I.E.E. 1, 2, 3; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pershing Rifles 1, 2; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Fraternity Sec. 4. Richard Allan Wiinikainen 39 Overlook Road Westminster, Massachusetts Chemical Engineer Dick” ATfl Peddler 2, 3, 4; Masque 1, 2, 3, Sec. 4; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Fraternity Sec. 4. William Francis Zavatkay 53 Park Avenue Torrington, Connecticut Mechanical Engineer Bill” 2AE Peddler 2, 4; Council of Pres. 4; A.S.M.E. 2, 3, Vice Pres. 4; New¬ man Club 1, 3, 4. 77 MEMOIRS of the Commencement comes to Tech once a year — to the Class of 1958, just once. We deduce, there¬ fore, that commencement is a significant event. For at least four years, we have dreamt of it, doubted it, hoped for it, despaired of it, prayed for it, even studied for it; and now it has come, and nothing has changed. Those of us who didn’t believe in it, still don’t believe it; those of us who were sure of it, still are sure; those of us who made it, made it made it made it! and two good words like these make quite a vocabulary. Commencement, then, is a significant event, and in the event that it should someday take an¬ other class by surprise, we, the Class of 1958, being sound in all the right places, herein state to the best of our memory all the social, political, economic, psychological, and indifferential factors, which in four years have led us to the commencement of commencement. A significant date in our narrative is 1954, the year we came to Tech as freshmen because all the other classes were already full. The sophomores realized the significance of our arrival and bid us a hearty, jolly good hello in heart-warming fashion, to the extent of midnight serenades, no less! We seized every opportunity to express our appreciation, and our boundless gratitude may have surprised the sopho¬ mores somewhat. At any velocity, ivhen war was declared on the ungrateful sophomores for not ap¬ preciating our appreciation, the Class of 1958 became united. For purposes of identification, we adopted easily-readable name-tags and the cleverest little crimson and grey beanies and bow-ties as symbols of the freshman army. After winning the Battles of Football, Swim Meet and Rope Pull, we turned our attention from war to the arts. Our noteworthy drama, “Dorm Life,” vividly depicted this most important and rewarding phase of our life at Tech, special attention being given to Mr. Rochette’s renowned red flannel hash. In addition to supplying background material for our Carnival play, Mr. Rochette also lent us furniture from the Commons and several rooms, and although we never thanked him, or told him, or realized it, we were most gratefid. In 1955 the juniors became seniors, and the sophomores became juniors, and the new class had no experience, so they were made freshmen, and we had to be sophomores. Having matured considerably since our freshman days, we were now given the responsibility of hanging the freshmen. (Editor’s Note: “Hanging the freshmen” is a colloqidal expression for “showing the freshmen the ropes.”) We performed this duty so well that the grateful freshmen broke into song whenever they saw us, and never preceded Class of 1958 us through doorways or across bridges. Having thus shown our ability to discharge important responsi¬ bilities, we paved the way for our participation in and government of Tech extracurricular activities dur¬ ing our junior and senior years. In the summer of 1956, Miss Rugg sent us each an early Christmas card. Although these cards were not identical in all respects, most of them had the little red footnote, “ Classification, Junior,” which, in the liberal translation meant we were now upperclassmen. As upperclassmen, we were forced to stay awake, and so witnessed many an outstanding development at Tech — and another miracle to boot! The first miracle we had ever encountered face to face like Eskimos was the blizzard of March, 1956, which CLOSED TECH DOWN for two whole days! Having recovered from the shock of this development, we felt nothing could ever again surprise us. Little did we know that outside forces were working insidiously to destroy our peace of mind. Little were we prepared when these forces marched upon us, destroyed all our time-honored concepts of stability and permanence, and shocked us out of our senses by actually and really and thoroughly PAVING INSTITUTE ROAD. Among the slightly less heart-attack-provoking innovations the Class of 1958 has endured is the new building program. Although we must wait until some Homecoming Day to see the new Dorm, Physics building (red brick?), and field house, we were gratified to see the completion of the most important of the buildings, Coach Pritchard’s bay-window press box. Other developments that our class has taken part in include the formation of the Arts Society (doodling is not an art) and the Protestant Christian Fellowship, and the recognition of lacrosse as a varsity sport (lacrosse players are recognized by their noses and arms and legs, which are usually somebody elses). So it has been a memorable four years. Diploma in hand, we now venture fourth or fifth to face the world. It is a world of turmoil and Sputniks, a world that needs scientists and diplomats. We leave Tech knowing that we must be both; we will build missiles and bombs if necessary, but we shall work toward the day when we can freely concentrate on building better mousetraps and combination-locker locks. It is a great job ahead of us, but we have a good start: Thank you, W. P. 1. Harry Rydstrom Class Historian 79 CLASS OF 1959 Back Row: Frank M. Cohee, Jr., Frederick H. Lutze, Jr., Frederick J. Costello. Front Row: Donald R. Ferrari, Philip H. Pnddington, Lee H. Courtemanche. r President — Philip H. Puddington Vice President — Donald R. Ferrari Treasurer — Lee H. Courtemanche Secretary — Frederick H. Lutze, Jr. Tech Senate Representatives — Frederick J. Costello Frank M. Cohee, Jr. 82 Junior Prom Committee Left to Right: Fred D. Blonder, Robert J. Walker, Frederick J. Costello, Carl M. Frova, Myron H. Smith, David A. Evensen. Junior Promenading. JUNIORS!! That’s what we are according to Miss Rugg’s well-kept record which never shows an error, thus we have to conclude it must be so, at least for some of the members of the class of ’59. One of the lower class members who, as yet, has not obtained a position of prestige may ask “So what?”, and a member of the great class of 1959 can enumerate for hours on numerous subjects to prove that we are truly a class with a great record. We are one half of the way through the Institute which means no more Physics, but instead we get such choice courses as E-85 or M-59 which, in turn, makes us wonder and want to go back to the soft times of the previous years. Juniors get the distinction of continuing in Advanced ROTC for the glorious sum of $.90 per day. However, our biggest accomplishment is the Junior Prom which this year, thanks to the city of Worcester, was held in the Memorial Auditorium with plenty of room for all attending. Now the only thing left to do is to get through the summer and return for that senior year, which accord¬ ing to some unconfirmed reports is a slide. We’ll tell you about it next year. J r 83 CLASS OF i960 Back Row: Bernard L. Tetreault. Second Row: John J. Czertak, Jr., David A. Johnson. First Row: Fidele L. DiPippo. President — Fidele L. DiPippo Vice President — Ronald Pokraka Treasurer — David A. Johnson Secretary — John J. Czertak, Jr. Tech Senate Representatives — Bernard L. Tetreault Joshua C. Alpern 84 “Aim! Mom, those nice Frosh treated us to a dip in Institute Pond.” “O.K. Bovs, once more from the top.’’ Occasionally, a development of a singular benefit to mankind occurs, and mankind fails to notice it. In such an instance it is the duty of the enlightened to delay mankind from its pursuance of life, liberty and woman¬ kind long enough to acquaint it with the particular mo¬ mentous development in question. Such a development was the coming to Worcester Polytechnic Institute of the Class of 1960.00; but Tech has failed to grasp its true significance. Therefore, I, being one of the en¬ lightened in this matter, by virtue of being a member of the class of 1960.00, now proceed to discharge the im¬ pelling obligation of enlightening the unenlightened. The Class of 1.960 X 10 3 is in reality a conflux of philanthropists. It is devoted to making life happier for as much of the world as it can reach. Although the primary objective has been making life happier for the Sophomore’s Freshman goes to Russia. girls of Becker Junior College, it has also devoted its efforts to the men of Worcester Tech, particularly the Freshmen. They have taken them on tours of the county to increase their knowledge of geography; they have taught them the story of Horatius at the Bridge to increase their knowledge of history. Nor have the Sophomores neglected the fine arts or the social graces in educating the Freshmen; they have taught them to sing Tech songs and also have seen to it that they have become proficient in the arts of the cheery greeting and the tying of bow ties, without audible profanity. So now, having safely reached the half-way mark, we look back with satisfaction on our contributions to Tech and Tech spirit, and forward to further contributions for at least four more semesters. CLASS OF 1961 Chairman — William Calder, III Tech Senate Representatives — Paul S. Sledzik Frederick L. Duval From Left : Frederick L. Duval, William Calder, III, Paul S. Sledzik. As the class of 61 moved onto Boynton Hill, the fore¬ cast was for brighter weather ahead. The spirit shown in the first nights of combat against the Sophomore “wel¬ coming committee” shocked the upperclassmen. In fact, the Sophs quickly realized that they had bitten off more than they could chew; so, they settled down to a mild hazing. The Frosh further demonstrated that they were not easy pickin’s by discarding their bowties and beanies early in the game. Angered by this outrag e, revenge was sworn by the Sophomores, who were determined to win the Goat’s Head competition. The Freshmen ath¬ letes provided their pitfall, however, as they proceeded Summer reading. to crush them in the major events. After the dust had cleared over the scene of the paddle rush, the Freshmen had won the day. The rope pull (in which the Sophs were swamped), and the soccer victory thoroughly dis- enheartened the class of ’60 and paved the way for further ’61 victories. This success was astounding, con¬ sidering that the Class of ’61 was reputed, by strength tests, to be the weakest since 1919. The Tech Carnival also proved to be an interesting highlight of the year. As the months wore on, the fraternity activities, sports, clubs, and other organizations left the Freshmen with the feeling that studies were often secondary. The fraternitv Strictly a gentleman’s sport. 86 Col. and Mrs. Burner are among weleoniing hosts for Class of 1961. Hold That Tiger. files of old exams were a life saver to the cause of learn¬ ing. Little time passed before it was learned that there were no class cuts (there was a high rate of excused? absences, though). Worcester Tech will surely find its ideals and hopes upheld by this, its 91st class. The Hill has observed one year of outstanding achievement by the Class of 1961; it will experience three more years of close cooperation by this class as it matures toward graduation; and it can feel sure that this class will carry the good name of Worcester Polytechnic Institute proudly in t he engineer¬ ing world. Home on the Range. 87 Bill Gess Bill Curran Jim Deme+ry THE SKULL 90 ' V Stan Graveline Bob Jenkins Joel Korelitz There is one aggregate on Boynton Hill, membership in which is considered to be nothing less than the zenith of achievement. The nature of this organization, The Skull, is shrouded in an ever-present cloak of reticence. Its activities as a body are diverse and many, though in¬ conspicuous. Criteria for selection to membership are manifold yet basal. To be considered, among other factors, might be one’s contribution to the advancement and betterment of the college, prominence in athletics, social adaptabil¬ ity, and outstanding performance in non-athletic activi¬ ties. In one instance each of these may be of purport, in another instance, none. Dick Lisbon Stew Staples Howie Painter Pete Ottowitz 91 Howie Painter Pete Ottowitz Who’s Who is a national organization which places each year only the best qualified students of colleges throughout the nation on its honorary list to be published in a magnificently bound volume. In addition each member receives an honorary certificate and a gold key as evidence of his honor. Who’s Who also operates a student placement bureau for the purpose of giving prospective employers a source of locating those who have Dick Lisbon Joel Korelitz 92 WHO Students Joe Boggio Bob Boyea Frank Chamara shown exceptional ability while in college. This is ceitainly an excellent way in which the work and achievements of college students throughout the country are recognized. At Tech this year, all who were chosen as nominees by the Tech Council were also considered as tops by the Who’s Who judges and thus all received the great honors that were bestowed upon them. Herb Clarkson Dave Crimmins Jim Demetry T. William Curran 93 Back Row: A. Hesford, D. Reed, T. French, F. Farnsworth, D. Ripple, S. Radin. Front Row: J. Boggio, R. Jenkins, D. Crimmins, L. Dworkin, M. Gutman. David S. Crimmins Robert S. Jenkins Larry Dworkin Joseph E. Boggio Tau Beta Pi President Vice President Secretary Treasurer The founding of Tau Beta Pi took place on the campus of Lehigh University in 1885 as a result of the work of Professor Edward Higginson Williams who thought there should be, for the Engineering profession, an honor society parallel in distinction to Phi Beta Kappa. The purpose of the society is “to mark in a fitting manner those who have conferred honor upon their Alma Mater by distinguished scholarship and exemplary character as undergraduates in engineering, and to foster a spirit of liberal culture in the engineering colleges of America.” Twice each year, in the spring and in the fall, the “Tau Bate” pledges are seen on campus carrying small wooden bents. The bent is a symbol of an outstanding engineering student, for only the top fifth of the senior class and the top eighth of the junior class are eligible. However, marks are not the only criterion for member¬ ship, for the prospective pledge must have shown that he possesses outstanding leadership, excellent character, and interest in activities. The chapter of Tau Beta Pi at Tech, not only honors the outstanding students but also tries to promote better student-faculty relations through both a student ques¬ tionnaire, and an outing in the spring to bring the fac¬ ulty and students together socially. 94 Back Row: A. Hesford, D. Reed, D. Kirk, H. Berger. Front Row: P. French, Jr., E. Fraser, J. Demetry, L. Dworkin, M. Gutman. James S. Demetry Herbert E. Clarkson, Jr. Philip M. French, Jr. Larry Dworkin Edward C. Fraser Eta Kappa Nu President Vice President Treasurer Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary Eta Kappa Nu is an electrical engineering Honor So¬ ciety dedicated to further the profession of electrical engineering through better cooperation and understand¬ ing among engineers. The student chapter at lech as¬ sists the Electrical Engineering Department in every way possible, and fosters a closer relationship between faculty and students. Gamma Delta Chapter extends membership to those Seniors in the upper one-third of their class, and Juniors in the upper one-fourth of their class, who have shown the personality and ability which indicates that they will be a credit to the profession of Electrical Engineering. Twice each year those few selected to be honored are called forth to receive the “Bridge,” the wooden symbol of Eta Kappa Nu, which they will carry with them throughout their pledgeship. Eta Kappa Nu was founded at the University of Illi¬ nois in 1904, and since then sixty-one colleges and Uni¬ versities have started local chapters, with the one at Tech being installed in June, 1951. Eta Kappa Nu is not only concerned with advancing the Electrical En¬ gineering profession, but also with serving the Institute by conducting tours and by organizing the interesting displays seen in the EE building on parents day. 95 Back Row: Mr. H. Grandin, Jr., Prof. M. Smith, Dean M. Price, Dean F. Roys, Prof. J. Johnson, Prof. E. Wilson, Prof. A. Parker. Third Row: Prof. F. Anderson, Prof. E. Buell, Mr. C. Cullen, Prof. K. Scott, Mr. R. Scott, Prof. K. Merriam, Prof. H. Newell, Mr. A. Petit, Prof. D. Howes Prof. R. Neiman. Second Row: Prof. D. Dows, Prof. E. Johnston, Dean D. Downing, Prof. W. Grogan, Prof. R. Beschle, Prof. G. Stannard, Prof. H. Feldman, Prof. W. Bridgman, Prof. L. Granith, Prof. J. Petrie. First Roiv: Prof. C. Meyer, Prof. R. Bourgault, Prof. D. Howe, Jr., Prof. W. Kranieh, Prof. R. Wagner, Prof F. Webster, Prof. R. Heifer, Prof. W. Wadsworth, Prof. F. Finlayson, Prof. B. Wellman, Prof. H. Rice. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Joseph E. Boggio Robert J. Boyea David S. Crimmins James S. Demetry Robert J. Dunn Larry Dworkin Richard J. Emery Edward C. Fraser Thayer A. French Arthur J. Hesford Arthur G. Kennard, Jr. Marion C. Knight Jacques E. Ludman Ralph Paganetti Sherman K. Poultney Sheldon H. Radin David J. Ripple Harvey G. Roberts Anthony V. Scancella Harry W. Simpson James J. Vedovelli FULL MEMBERS Prof. Carl H. Koontz Roger H. Wildt The Society of the Sigma Xi is a national honorary society, founded at Cornell University in 1886. The so¬ ciety is dedicated toward the promotion of research in both true and applied sciences. The chapter here at Tech was founded in 1908 and honors seniors who have shown by their scholarship and interests a sincere de¬ votion to scientific advancement and research. Such initi¬ ates become associate members of the society; full mem¬ bership is extended to those men, usually involved in graduate studies, who demonstrate their ability with continued activity and interest in new developments in scientific fields. In order to promote interest in research, the chapter meets periodically featuring outstanding scientists and engineers who present their recent work, discoveries, or progress in their respective fields. The chapter was quite fortunate to have as its first speaker for 1957-58, Dr. Theodore E. Sterne, who is the Associate Director of Solar Astrophysics at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory. His most inspiring talk on “Earth Satel¬ lites” drew an audience of 125 people. The talk for the second meeting of the year was another timely subject, “Programming Scientific Problems on Digital Computers” presented by Mr. M. L. Mitchell of the Applied Scientific Division of the International Business Machines Cor¬ poration. 96 Back Row: A. Reed, R. Jakabauskas, W. Whitehead, D. St. Onge, R. Letteney, J. Tien, R. Weiss, J. Zimoms F. erprauskus. Second Row R Harding D. Frederick, C. ' Mello, L. Strzelecki, W. Gill, Jr., A. Kamlet, R. Bearse, T. Heefner, T Poole. First Row: R Mulhohand Jr., M. Rut- man, A. Wedmore, B. Collins, Major Doyle, M. Mendes, R. Dellaripa, J. Lukens. Very Front Foreground: J. Fernandes, W. Talbot. Barry Collins Joe Fernandes Warren Talbot Bob Bearse Company Commander Executive Officer Platoon Leader Platoon Leader Pershing Rifles Early in Worcester Tech’s history, a group of stu¬ dents banded together to form a military drilling team. This organization, the “Salisbury Guards remained active for only a short period and Tech was void of any drilling team for more than half a century. Light¬ ning struck, however, in 1953 and 1954 when the Na¬ tional R.O.T.C. military fraternity, “Pershing Rifles”, and a revised “Salisbury Guards” became established on the campus. This year, realizing their common cause, they merged to form Company E-12 of the 12th Pershing Rifle Regiment with the nickname, Salisbury Guards. Under the able supervision of Major Pierce A. Doyle, P.R. Captain Barry Collins, and P.R. 1st Lieutenant Joseph Fernandes, the “Rifles” drilled at least twice a week this year. Backed by thirty-two members, their enthusiasm has payed off. The Rifles have paraded in several Worcester parades and performed for the Tech student body at football games where they were very well received. The year was successfully climaxed as the P.R. s trav¬ eled to Boston in May to participate in the annual 12th Regiment drilling competition. Here they were compli¬ mented by high ranking United States military officials, who traveled from Washington to view the event, for their polished and precise footwork. They returned to Tech well rewarded for their efforts throughout the year. 97 Back Row: J. Hoban, T. W. Curran, H. Bobbin, R. Bugley. Second Row: J. Boggio, H. Painter, Jr., J. Kore- litz. Prof. Back, P. Zanini, Jr. First Row: Prof. Grogan, W. J. O’Neil, P. Ottowitz, J. Duddy, Jr., R. Jolicoeur. Peter J. Ottowitz Joseph M. Duddy Roger A. Jolicoeur William J. O’Neil President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Pi Delta Epsilon Pi Delta Epsilon, National Honorary Journalism Fra¬ ternity, since its founding at Syracuse University in 1909, has grown to include 96 active chapters. Worcester Tech’s local chapter was founded in 1948 and has come to be recognized as an outstanding honor society on the Tech campus. The purposes of Pi Delt are to elevate the cause of journalism, to foster the welfare of student publications, to develop the truest fraternal spirit among its members, to encourage loyalty to their Alma Mater, and to reward the journalist working on the student publications for his efforts, services, and accomplishments by admission into the organization. At each monthly meeting of Pi Delt, problems of the campus publications are discussed with constructive criticism offered to the staffs for their considerations. One of the big achievements of Pi Delt is its annual songfest, at which each fraternity enters an octet, with the winner being awarded the Pi Delt Trophy for one year. This year’s songfest, a tremendous success, was won by Sigma Phi Epsilon. Pi Delt has recently expanded its program to include participation in the activities of the newly formed “Arts Society” by sending a representative to the society’s meetings. 98 E. Angell, M. Gutman, S. Poultney, D. Ripple, W. Hopf, H. Steves, J. Gorr. Distinguished Military Students Under the provisions of current Army Regulations, and with the concurrence of the Dean of Students and the Professor of Military Science and Tactics, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, ten ROTC students were desig¬ nated “Distinguished Military Students” for the 1957-58 school year. Distinguished Military Students are designated tenta¬ tive DMS at the end of their junior year prior to going to Summer Camp. Based upon their performance at Summer Camp and on campus, the final DMS selection is made at the beginning of the Cadet’s senior year. The cadets selected are those who have shown outstanding ability and interest in Military Science, high moral char¬ acter, outstanding leadership ability, and an academic standing placing them in the upper half of their class. Only those cadets who have exhibited these qualities and in addition have shown a definite aptitude for the Military Service are eligible to be Distinguished Military Students. If acceptable to the President of the United States, the Distinguished Military Student will be offered a com¬ mission in the Regular Army upon their graduation. This commission is identical to that which they would have received had they been graduates of the United States Military Academv. J ✓ 99 I TECH SENATE President — Robert S. Jenkins Treasurer — Bernard L. Tetreault Advisor — Professor Richard F. Morton Back Row: J. Alpern, S. Staples, P. Puddington, F. Costello, F. Duval, F. Cohee, Jr. Front Row: F. Chmara, B. Tetreault, R. Jenkins, J. Demetry, W. Calder III. The Tech Senate is composed of one faculty member, two representatives from each class, the class presidents, and the President of the Tech Council who is elected from the senior class by the student body. The Speaker of the Council of Presidents serves as a non-voting mem¬ ber of the Senate. The Senate, combined with the Council of Presidents, President forms the student government body known as the Tech Council. The Tech Council itself was formed in 1913, but has existed in its present bi-cameral form for only four years. lhe primary function of the Tech Senate is to main¬ tain harmonious relations between the administration and the student body by providing a medium of com¬ munications and discussion between the two groups. The group has also undertaken responsibilities in other ways, such as in its promotion of school spirit, by displaying the goat s head at all major school functions, and in its selection each year of the list of seniors to be honored by election to Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. Robert S. Jenkins uni COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS President — James S. Demetry Treasurer — Harvey A. Berger Advisor — Professor Wilmer L. Kranich Back Row: H. Rydstrom, R. Normand, A. LoVetere, A. Mooradian, W. Zavatkay, R. Jenkins, T. Curran, D. Farrand, D. Hoagland III, J. Korelitz. Second Row: R. Danielson, M. Galbraith, S. Staples, H. Pritz, K. Preston, P. Puddington, D. Ripple, E. Frazer. First Row: R. McLeod, H. Berger, J. Demetry, Dr. Kranich, W. Honde. James S. Demetry Speaker The Council of Presidents is composed of one faculty member, the presidents of recognized campus organiza¬ tions, and the Speaker of the Council of Presidents, who is elected from within the organization by its member¬ ship. The Council has as its purpose the coordination of its member organizations, and it functions to handle business pertaining to these organizations. Among the operations of the Council are the appor¬ tionment of the Student Activity Tax funds, the enforce¬ ment of the activities eligibility code, planning and effecting of Freshman Orientation, review of the Gen¬ eral Excellence Trophy point system, and the enacting of legislation pertinent to matters of student interest. This year the Council was instrumental in the pur¬ chase of a whirlpool bath and other therapeutic and training equipment to be available in the gym for gen¬ eral student use. The membership of the Council of Presidents was increased this year by the approval of petitions for two new seats. The seats were awarded to the newly formed Protestant Christian Fellowship organization and the Arts Society. Back Row: J. Belanger, W. Wesolowski, P. Puddington, J. Gill, R. Strachan. Front Row: Prof. C. Scheifley, Prof. D. Johnson, H. Painter, ]r., J. Korelitz. INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL A big fraternity party. The Interfraternity Council consists of representatives from each of the nine national fraternities at Tech, plus two faculty representatives. Professor C. K. Scheifley served again as chairman, and Dr. D. E. Johnson re¬ turned as secretary to the group. The Council continu¬ ally emerges as one of the most highly respected govern¬ ment bodies on campus, for it rules supremely over the most important phases of life at Tech. Responsibility for the pamphlet given to prospective freshmen lies within this organization, as well as rush¬ ing, pledging, and initiation once the freshman is en¬ rolled. Social life is also an important function of the Council, for each year it sponsors the Interfraternity Ball. This year the theme of the Ball was “Alpenfest,” and appropriate decorations emphasized the Swiss motif. Dancing to the continuous music of Harry Marshard was a pleasure to all who attended. Another, more vital role of the Council, is to improve relations between the fraternities themselves and between them and the Insti¬ tute. One attempt to this end was the unified Hell Week, which almost all the houses adhered to. During the fall rushing period a student Judicial Sub-committee was established again to maintain interfraternity relations. Dinner and meetings of the Council are held once a month at each of the fraternity houses in turn, where discussion of all topics relative to the houses is usually held. Although proud of past achievements, the I.F. Council will continue to strive for the ideal in inter¬ fraternity compatibility. 104 Left to Right: James S. Demetry, William B. Juhnevicz, David A. Sawin, Donald R. Ferrari, Robert P. Michaud, Fred D. Blonder. STUDENT SERVICE COUNCIL The Student Service Council had its origin in 1891 as the Student Christian Association, an organization devoted largely to sectarian activities. Through the years, the functions of the group were expanded to the point where it was performing work of a service nature, benefiting the entire student body, regardless of re¬ ligious denomination. Last year the name of the or¬ ganization was changed to the Student Service Council, a title more in keeping with the group’s present day function. One representative from each fraternity on campus, and Shield, an association of independent students, comprise the membership of the Council. Among the many functions performed by the S.S.C. are, planning and supervising the production of the Tech Carnival; posting the activities calendar in Boynton Hall; printing and distributing the “Tech Bible” and “Tech Blotter”; managing the Student Center, better known as the Riley House; and working in conjunction with the Athletic Department in conducting the annual Red Cross Blood Drive. In its typically quiet and efficient manner, the Student Service Council in some way touches daily upon everv student’s campus life. “The Gophers.” 105 PEDDLER Back Row: S. Kesslen, R. Schou, W. Farnsworth, S. Graveline, D. Cooper, M. Elowitz, P. French, W. Gess, E. Stefanini, D. Thompson, R. Pill, R. Gess. Third Row: F. Blonder, R. Whyte, D. Farrand, W. O’Neil, N. Taupeka, A. Kroll, J. Janik, L. Cournoyer, J. Collamore, S. Brodie, R. Danielson, T. Dupuis, J. Leonard. Second Roiv: J. Aquino, M. Gutman, R. Keats, G. Gulbranson, L. White, R. LaFontaine, P. Sikoris, F. Lally, E. Lumley, W. Houde, H. Painter, J. Alfieri. First Row: P. O’Reilly, H. Robbin, R. Jenkins, B. Ricciardi, R. Jolicoeur, J. Korelitz, P. Ottowitz, R. Bugley, L. Dworkin, R. Strachan. THE PEDDLER STORY Scene: Late in the afternoon in the Peddler office downstairs in Boynton. The editors are seated at their desks. Characters: Joel Korelitz Pete Ottowitz Rog Jolicoeur Larry Dworkin Harvey Robbin Bob Jenkins Bob Bugley Editor-in-chief Managing Editor Copy Editor Make-up Editor Photo Editor Business Manager Advertising Manager The door opens and Joel and Pete enter the room. Harvey: Attention! (Editors snap to attention ) Joel: As you were! (Editors hustle back to padded swivel chairs ) Say Rog, are all the articles in? Rog: I’ve got about half of them, we ll copy the rest from old Peddlers. Joel: Wonderful! Let’s keep up the tradition. Pete: Larry, how’s the make-up coming? 106 Peter putting Peddler Plebes to publication. Larry: I’ve got the first two pages completed, but I just can’t get this E-78 problem. Jenk: Dammit Larry. I’ve got a great sales pro¬ gram outlined for yearbooks, not textbooks. Pete: Our deadline is only ten days away, but instead of doing make-up you’re doing next term’s homework. Joel: I’ll fix him, we won’t let him buy a ’58 Peddler. Pete: A fate worse than death! Jenk: Bugs, did you get $5000 worth of ads yet? Bugs: Don’t you realize that we’re having a de¬ pression. Joel: You’ll have a depression if you don’t put out. Larry: I need some pictures for the fraternity section. Pete: Harvey, get our your Brownie. Joel: Let’s go down to the “Boynton’’ and let the readers enjoy themselves. All: Yea! Hey Joe! Here’s a good one. 107 TECH NEWS Billie “T” — Bossman. Hi, there! My name is “Article 14.” 1 once appeared in a college newspaper. Of course it took a lot of work on the part of a great many people to get from a hot news scoop, to a big article in this paper which has such a large circulation. I, myself, was just one of these scoops until the News Editor of this paper sent out one of his reporters to hunt me down. I was jotted down on a piece of scrap paper during the week and by Sunday I was typed, inch-counted, and even read backwards to be sure that I was fit to print. It was the day of “make-up” and what a time it was; seemed more like a “shake-up”. Well, anyway, I was given my number and a place on the front page, with a title no less. The next day, all of us articles, together with the advertisements were sent to the printers to be put on paper. The following Wednesday we were returned to the office and folded. Not all newspapers are like this one, but there’s truly only one Tech News and I am proud to have been a part of it. Back Row: E. Saulnier, Jr., E. Powers, L. Courtemanche, E. Stefanini, W. Gess, |r., M. Whitney, Jr., S. Graveline, F. Farnsworth, N. Johnson, D. Baeklin. Second Roiv: R. Straehan, R. LaFontaine, D. Farrand, P. ' Sikoris, B. Schoppe, P. Johnson, A. LoVetere,’ T. Lopresti, F. Lally, Jr., S. Brodie. First Row: J. Donne, Jr., R. Jolicoeur, H. Painter, }r., W. O’Neil, T. Curran, P. Ottowitz, J. Boggio, P. Zanini, Jr. IT 108 MASQUE “Lieutenant” Pulver!! The members of Masque work very hard to make it a paying proposition. The very fact that Masque does make ends meet indicates that the quality of productions is high. Take last year’s tremendous production of Mr. Roberts for example. This was a difficult play to do and required a great deal of effort on the part of all members. A professional director, Mr. Donahue, was hired to mold a group of more than twenty as¬ pirant actors into some semblance of the crew of a ship. Soon several men could be seen roll¬ ing down the corridors. It seems they hadn’t regained their land legs after the previous eve¬ ning’s rehearsal. Staging was a knotty problem, too. Many scene changes were necessary, calling for speed and efficiency in setting up the scenery as well as great skill and artistry in preparing the sets themselves. The audience never had time to become restless between scenes, such was the talent of the crew. The success of the endeavor was demonstrated by the size of the audience and the amount of applause accorded the production. Back Row: S. Wells, Jr., R. Letteney, H. Britz, P. Morse, D. Butterworth, O. Bessette, S. Kesslen. Third Row: J. Janik, T. Hur¬ ley, A. Kowalewski, D. Kirk, N. Johnson, W. Kerr, T. Curran. Second Row: R. Strachan, R Keats, N. Stotz, A. Willoughby, H. Steves, J. Alfiere, B. Ricciardi, D. Denniston. First Row: R. Meyer, J. Porter, J. Demetry, E. Fraser, R. Allen. 109 President Drum Major Student Director Director Roger J. Normand Miles W. Grant, Jr. Richard H. Campbell W. F. Lynch MARCHING BAND AND BOYNTONIANS Boyntonians. The Band, under the able direction of Bill Lynch, has succeeded for the nth year in providing the tops in musical entertainment and expression. One of the most active organizations on the “Hill,” the Band plays an important part in Tech life. Its spirited marches and precision letter formations contribute to the fun of Tech athletic contests, and its concert each spring is a welcome release from the grind of studying, as is its first term assembly each January. The Band began its existence under the direction of a piccolo-playing professor whose name has strayed from the memory books of time. Bill Lynch stepped into the picture, when he was procured from our cross-town rival, Holy Cross, to be our new band director. Under his capable direction the Band has grown tremendously in size and musical ability. Back Row: B. Seastrom T. Lopresti F. Geffken D. Sorenson N. DePratti R. Dziurgot A. LoVetere C. Enright, Jr. T. French R. Normand D. Chesmel Second Row: W. Aitken A. Kroll F. Kazeroid W. Maertens J. Driscoll Second Roiv ( continued): W. Anthony, Jr. R. Beaudry S. Gazoorian, Jr. R. Davis A. Beaudoin Front Row: H. Freeman R. Purpura J. Alford j. Clark W. Wilcock W. Lynch E. Lumley, III A. Barney F. Snively D. Denniston 110 President Vice President Secretary Descom D. Hoagland III Alan T. Reed Roger E. Miller GLEE CLUB As we look back, it’s been quite a year of pleasant sing¬ ing and good times for all the members of the Tech GLEE CLUB. Such concerts as the ones with Lesley really helped to get the schools into the Christmas spirit. The yearly trip to the “House in the Pines” in Norton, Massachusetts is never without some fine mem¬ ories and a good time. This year, something new was added when we joined in a combined concert with Simmons and Clark University. We also had a great time at the University of Rhode Island. They certainly are a hospitable group, as well as a good group of singers. If you really have a knack for vibrating those vocal cords and enjoy keen harmony, you may become a mem¬ ber of that select group of melody-makers, the Techni- chords. These gentlemen, usually eight in number, apply their wit and talents to the singing of many a merry melody. Teehniehords Back Row: R. St. Jean B. MacPhetres H. Bemis W. Munroe R. Thompson P. French, Jr. J. Collamore J. Gibbs R. Gess D. Kirk Second Row: P. Manz E. Powers D. Cormier R. Johnston T. Hurley Second Row ( continued ): ]. Demetrv D. Chesmel M. Keegan A. Jakola O. McBride Front Row: H. Egan D. Gladstone J. Clark W. Felenchak R. Miller D. Hoagland III A. Reed W. Lackstrom J. Fado H. Freeman 111 Second Row: N. Remmer, M. Abramowitz, Prof. N. Onorato, R. Hale, B. Woodford. First Roto: H. Rosenfeld, H. Berger, L. Dworkin, J. Cantor. DEBATING CLUB Each Saturday morning (carefully timed to miss ROTC drill), Worcester Tech’s debators sally forth to match arguments against the top debating teams in the East. Not only has our debating society been able to hold its own against such competition, but in fact has steadily improved under the advice of our faculty ad¬ visors, Professors Onorato, Kennedy and Dr. Johnson, and until last year it compiled the most successful record in its history. Each year, the men of the debating club, well known around Tech for their intellectual prowess and com¬ petitive spirit, visit Vermont, Amherst, and many other liberal arts pleasure palaces to inform the outside world that there is a Worcester Tech. This year’s officers, together with all the other mem¬ bers, have done a great job in promoting respect for Worcester Tech in areas outside of engineering. The debating club is one of the most rewarding activities on campus, because it teaches analytic reasoning and poise, and develops speaking ability all of which are valuable once the struggling Techman has graduated. Harvey A. Berger Larry Dworkin Harvey J. Rosenfeld President Manager Secretary- Treasu rer 112 Seated: Prof. Arthur W. Back, Harvey A. Berger. Standing: Leon Remer, Ben¬ jamin G. Uy, Stephen Levy, Larry Dworkin. COSMOPOLITAN CLUB Years ago engineers could neither read, write nor speak. Since then the situation has degenerated tremen¬ dously. Though past engineers had the necessary ability, their college studies had forgotten these important aspects. Faced with future managerial positions, en¬ gineers were at a loss for words. To remedy this situa¬ tion many institutes today try to stress these subjects as part of its curriculum, but suddenly, to the schools’ dismay, find that there is not enough room in four years to adequately cover such a vast project. Finally they looked to the student activities for help. Here at Worcester Tech, approximately thirty years ago, the foreign students organized the Cosmopolitan Club, a club whose purpose it was to stimulate intellectual non¬ engineering thinking. The club progressed through the years mainly as a foreign students’ organization until, some of the other students realized that here was a club whose main discussions did not include La Places Transforms, or energy balance equation. The Cosmopolitan Club today consists of both foreign students and American students whose interest it is to stimulate their thinking into broad new fields apart from engineering. At monthly meetings economic and world problems of today are discussed. Throughout the year the discussions are high-lighted by controversial speakers who have helped the Cosmopolitan Club to become the center of liberal spirit here at Worcester Tech. President — Stephen Levy Vice President — Armando C. Larrea Advisor — Prof. Arthur W. Back 113 VARSITY CLUB The Worcester Tech Varsity Club is unique in that its membership is composed of only those individuals who have, through their athletic ability, made the name of Worcester Tech one of honor and prestige throughout the country. Onlv men who have attained their letter in a varsity sport may become members. The Varsity Club is engaged in many vital activities. It runs all concessions at events, such as the football and basketball games, and also controls the operation of the P.A. system at these events. Each year it presents a plaque to the best athlete of the year; but perhaps its most important function is that of operating a lending library of text books for those members who, for financial reasons, cannot afford them. Socially speaking, the Varsity Club sponsors two dances each year, the first dance of the fall, and a spring dance. This year’s fall sports dance, with George Greg¬ ory, opened Tech’s social season in fine style. Meetings are held once every month and the programs include motion pictures on some phase of athletics. For example, at a fall meeting the story of Crazylegs Hirsch was shown. The meetings are quite informal, in fact reports are that Roberts turns over in his grave whenever one is held. In spite of the unique procedure, business does get accomplished, including plans for excursions to profes¬ sional basketball and hockey games in the Winter, and Red Sox ballgames in the Spring. This year the Club planned one busy day in Roston to include a Rruins’ game in the afternoon and a Celtics’ game in the evening. It is still a young organization, but should be even more successful in future years. President — David J. Ripple Treasurer — Fredrick K. Lutze, Jr. Secretary — Alexander Swetz, }r. Back Row: Z. Szaloki, Jr., J. Dunn, D. Helman, W. O’Neil, R. Cormier, S. Graveline, R. Pokraka, W. Saimond, P. Sledzik, J. Malone, T. Pearsall. Second Row: J. Ribeiro, R. Laplume, R. Abraham, H. Painter, Jr., J. Czertak, R. Jenkins, D. Abraham, E. Schrader, Jr., J. Bronzino, M. Rees, T. Heefner. First Row: P. Puddington, J. Korelitz, S. Staples, A. Swetz, Jr., D. Ripple, J. Dunne, Jr., R. Lisbon, W. Hopf, P. Zanini, Jr., D. Farrari, H. Rydstrom. 114 CAMERA CLUB In order to keep in step with the general progressive trend on the Tech Campus, the Camera Club, this past year, has been caught up in an advancing stream of improvements. Bv the time this article is off the presses, the relatively new darkroom that the Camera Club pos¬ sesses will have become even more modern with the addition of new lockers, a new enlarger and a newly outfitted printing booth. These improvements together with the addition of controlled ventilation will make the darkroom a real source of pride and enjoyment for all the Club’s members. This year the bi-monthly meetings became even more interesting when we called upon members of the faculty Double exposure. and other outside speakers to introduce to us new ad¬ vances in the field of optics and industrial photography. The Camera Club became a more integral part of the Tech community when, upon demonstrating its ability to be sufficiently equipped to expand its program, it started a photography service organization on campus known as the Press Club. Under the guidance and pa¬ tience of Advisor Professor Warren Zepp, Club President Doug Ferran and last year’s officers, the foundations for the Press Club were laid. In its first year it proved its worthiness by becoming the photographi c service for the Tech News, Peddler, Alumni Journal and various de¬ partments on Campus. It came out! Back Row: D. Dickenson, R. Levesque, L. Pickens, J. Melone. Second Row: D. Raab, S. Brody, R. Far¬ row, Jr., I. Freeman, B. Schoppe. First Row: J. Leonard, K. Rome, D. Farrand, D. Butterworth, H. Berger. Around table, from left to right: D. Raab, S. Kesslen, S. Green, R. Litman, K. Rome, K. Preston, L. Remer, R. Kaye. BRIDGE CLUB The Card Shark. Permutations, Combinations, and Probability have at last been mastered, but not in Math II. The Bridge Club once again expects to be among the top teams in New England with the return of many veterans. Among these are several players who received national recognition competing in the Intercollegiate Bridge Tournament. As a prerequisite for tournament and match play, the club holds bi-monthly duplicate and contract bridge competition. The pairs scoring highest in these tests will be eligible for all trips involving team play. The school championship will be decided in March with sixteen teams competing for the honors. Among these are Jerry Cantor and Bob Kaye who have finished on top during the last three years. Since eight players have All New England ranking the results will not be evident until the final night. Coordinated by Professor Rodenberry of the Eco¬ nomics Department, the club has already successfully engaged several colleges in the Worcester Area. On the agenda are two faculty matches and the inter-city rivalry with Clark University and Holy Cross. In time to come as in the past, we shall not renege, as “the bridge to the future” never misses a trick. 116 Back Row: T. Heefer, A. Helman, R. Jenkins, S. Troop, D. Willoughby. Second Row: J. Sampson, K. France, D. Evenson, F. Costello, P. Nelson, T. Pearsall. Front Row: H. Rydstrom, E. Schrader, P. Puddmgton, |. i- beiro, L. Scott, D. Ripple, W. Hopf. PROTESTANT CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP This is the PCF’s first proud appearance in the Peddler, since its organization on April 30, 1957. Dur¬ ing its first year at Tech, the PCF has tried to give the protestant students a chance to get together, and discuss problems which regard religion and its relation to modern society. It has sponsored joint meetings with similar groups in other Worcester schools. It has given its members a chance to learn more about other religions, and to learn what it means to be a Protestant. In the future the PCF will help the Tech engineer to understand the place of religion in his life as a scientist and in his technical society. NEWMAN CLUB The Newman Club has as its objective, the promotion of Catholic culture in the minds of young Catholic college students. It is a fifty-year old organization on the Tech campus and is open to all Catholic students. The Newman Club meetings, which are held once a month, usually feature informal talks by notable guests on interesting subjects pertaining to Tech students. The highlight of this past year was the annual Communion breakfast at which the guest of honor and speaker was the Most Rev. John J. Wright, D.D., Bishop of Worcester. Fourth Row: W. O’Neil, W. Pillartz, P. Rowe, W. Brown, W. Taylor, R. McGee, J. Gliwiski, E. Russell, C. Wilkes. Third Row: Cardinal Kollic, D. Abraham, R. Jolicoeur, P. Ottowitz, J. Fox, P. Sledzik, T. Maloney, D. Youden, W. Firla, J. Chenail. Second Row: R. Aimone, F. Kelley, H. Painter, R. Guertin, W. Gill, F. Verpraus- kus, B. Schoppe, P. Zanini, R. Abrahamson, E. Saulnier. First Row: E. Boduch, R. LaFontaine, F. Kazeroid, A. LoVetere, Father Reilly, Prof. F. Butler, J. Dunne, V. DeAndrea, D. Ferrari. A. S. P. Back Roiv: John B. Vesey, Gerald A. Bernier, Robert C. Bearse. Front Roiv: Sheldon H. Radin, Febo Bar- toli, Aram Mooradian, Ronald J. Richards. The ASP, a relatively new organization on campus, is composed of a group of young men desiring to further their scientific interests. This is done in a number of ways including the use of informative and interesting movies, lectures, and discussions. This year there has been talk of a cooperative project for the ASP whereby any and all members interested Salisbury Laboratories is the home of not only the Chemical Engineers and the Physicists but also a small select group of individuals known as Chemists. As small as they are, the Chemists have their own professional society known as the Skeptical Chymists. This group has recently become affiliated with the national Ameri¬ can Chemical Society. The Chymists program matches any of those presented by the larger societies on the hill. They hold monthly meetings which feature guest speakers informing the members on subjects of interest to anyone who plans to work in the field of chemistry. For instance, at the first would get together and combine their efforts to reach a predetermined goal. With the emphasis today on science, it is necessary for these men of the atoms to be thoroughly informed on the latest theoretical research and development. The ASP offers an excellent way of doing this. meeting of this year Dr. Frederick Butler spoke on “The Effects of Radiation” at the time when there was so much discussion in the newspapers and magazines about fallout and its dangers. Combined meetings are sometimes held with the American Institute of Chemical Engineers to acquaint the chemist with the ideas of the engineer and vice versa. Much credit is due the members of the organization for the fine job they’ve done in organizing this year’s program. SKEPTICAL CHYMISTS Back Row: Louis A. Blanchard, |ames J. Vedovelli, William E. Wesolowski. Front Row: George P. Rizzi, Michael M. Galbraith, Frank K. Lind. RADIO CLUB Back Row: D. Youden, E. Lumley III, R. Taylor, F. Wisnowski, R. Davis. Second Row: G. Rizzi, J. Sampson, R. Rolt, H. Freeman. First Row: J. Archer, W. Houde, Professor E. Stannard, D. Willoughby. Almost every afternoon one can hear the dots and dashes emanating from the Tech amateur radio club station, W1YK, located on the third floor of the EE building. The Radio Club is composed of about fifty members who are interested in some phase of amateur radio. At the present time the club has thirty-two licensed operators who keep the club station in opera¬ tion at all times. The signals from the Russian Sputnik I were heard over the club’s short wave receiver. This year the interest in the club has increased to the extent that bi-weekly meetings have been held. The club is a member of the national college net and is capable of handling messages to all parts of the world. For those who are interested in obtaining an amateur radio license the club has planned a series of theory and code practice sessions. The engineering curriculum, as we know it here at Tech, allows little time for the serious study of the hu¬ manities. To bring attention to this gap in the students education and to partially fill the void, a group of stu¬ dents organized the Arts Society during the Spring of 1957 to promote the appreciation of Art, literature, and music. A film program was instituted to show some of the better films, along with films featuring some aspects of the arts. A stage production of “Rrigadoon” by the Worcester County Light Opera Club was sponsored by the Arts Society in the fall of 1957. Another accom¬ plishment of the Society was a series of articles in the Tech News on the value of an appreciation of the arts. Professor Joseph F. Zimmerman, the faculty advisor of the Arts Society, has done much to help and guide the organization into stable existence. Other members of the faculty have given of their talents in behalf of the Society. The Society offers to its members rewards that will be realized more fully and with greater depth after they have graduated and have become a part of active societv. J ARTS SOCIETY Joseph R. Gill, David S. Miller, Robert J. Boyea, Robert J. Dunn. In 1946 the American Institute of Electrical Engineers and the Institute of Radio Engineers formed a com¬ bined Student Chapter here at Tech. The Student Chap¬ ter conducts monthly meetings with distinguished guest speakers. Topics that were discussed this year ranged from job considerations to the latest developments in the field. The aim of the meetings was to give the stu¬ dents an accurate picture of what is in store for them upon graduation, as well as to present interesting tech¬ nical subjects. For a further look at the profession, meet¬ ings were held with the Worcester Section of the na¬ tional organization. Back Row: R. Gess, A. Walls, N. Taupeka, R. Sundheim, R. Cormier, O. Ressette, F. Reinhart, A. Milowicki. Third Row: F. Snively, D. Racklin, N. Johnson, S. Kesslen, E. Frazer, W. Brower, J. Janik, E. Saulnier. Second Roto: R. Pavano, D. Gove, D. Abraham, K. Clay, F. Kazeroid, S. Roberts, D. Kendriek, R. LaFontaine. Front Row: F. Wisnowski, B. Ricciardi, J. Korelitz, H. Denzer, W. Gess, D. Denniston, J. Archer, D. Morris. A. I. E. E I.R.E. Back Row: S. Wells, Jr., S. Green, A. Levesque, F. Farnsworth, E. Tenney, A. Pratt, A. Kowalewski, M. Galbraith, R. Lisbon. Third Row: A. LoVetere, J. Keniston, T. O’Connor, Jr., F. Droms, Jr., T. Dupuis, H. Street, C. Karlsson, J. Zimonis. Second Row: B. D’Ambrosio, J. Darling, B. Uy, J. Wary, C. Frova, R. Meyer, J. Hoban, |. Fado. First Row: 1. Vedovelli, J. Boggio, W. McLeod, Jr., R. Allen, F. Costello, R. Wiberg. There are some who smilingly refer to the chemical engineer as a “glorified plumber.” Ironically enough, there are student chemical engineers who don’t know enough of what goes on in the profession of their choice to contradict this statement in a gentlemanly fashion. This situation is remedied, however, by the monthly meeting of the Worcester Tech student chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. The general order of business consists of a discussion in which an experienced chemical engineer is the primary figure. The student chapter of the A.S.C.E. at Worcester Tech is one of the most active scientific societies on the Hill. Its main function is to expose students to the professional side of civil engineering, thus furthering their knowledge in their chosen field. During this year the society has provided a varied program which was extremely interesting to all. Early in the fall of the year, several interesting movies were shown concerning modern highway systems and the en¬ tire history and production of the Golden Gate Bridge. Back Row: R. Hoss, B. MacPhetres, R. Schou, J. O’Connell, K. France, W. Mierke, D. Dow, B. Collins, J. Freese, J. Mc¬ Manus. Fourth Row: J. Duddy, Jr., F. Goudey, j. Schultz, W. Kerr, B. Willbrant, T. Zimmie, R. Fransen, D. Edfors, D. Bragg, L. Irvine. Third Row: W. Griffiths, Jr., D. Maynard, D. Goodwin, R. Bishop, R. Mercer, L. Pickens, M. Saunders, R. Moore, H. DiZoglio, J. DeFalco. Second Row: F. Chin, J. Czertak, Jr., R. Kuenzel, D. Farrand, R. Michaud, J. Karalekas, J. Vyce, T. Downs, F. Buma, J. Alfieri. First Row: G. Fong, A. Sarajoti, J. Tomkins, Jr., P. Dalton, R. Jenkins, S. Staples, Prof. Koontz, J. Dunne, Jr., T. Sein, M. Ely. A. S. C. E. A. S. M. E. Back Row: R. Price, W. Hopf, R. Pearson, D. Cooper, H. Pritz, W. Lupoli, P. Puddington, Z. Szaloki, J. Johnson, A. Kroll. Third Row: D. Williams, E. Stone, A. Swetz, Jr., R. Pekrul, J. Collamore, R. Johnson, A. Sherman, T. Houston, D. Sawin, FI. Simp¬ son. Third Row: R. Sellars, Jr., A. Willoughby, J. Gorr, J. Clark, D. Geolfroy, R. Normand, R. Kangas, L. White, B. Storm. Front Row: H. Robbin, W. Rabinovitch, R. Bugley, R. Danielson, W The student branch of the American Society of Me¬ chanical Engineers contributes to a student’s well- rounded educational life in many ways, such as the so¬ ciety’s monthly publication which contains interesting and informative articles about technical achievements in the field of Mechanical Engineering. . Zavatkay, P. Nelson, H. Steeves. The student members are urged to write technical papers and enter them in competition against other mem¬ bers at a student branch meeting reserved for this pur¬ pose. The winner then has an opportunity to enter into competition with winners from other branches at the regional conferences. GENTS On a Thursday night, if one should venture into the Somerset Cafe, he would see a group of “Gents” belong¬ ing to the Gentleman Engineers Non-Temperance So¬ ciety seated around a long rectangular table. They are easily recognized by their black top hats, red ties, and white shirts. In front of each squire can be seen the usual topic of discussion for the evening in liquid form commonly known as “Royal Nectar”. The scene is typi¬ cal of all meetings of the “Gents”. The “Gents” is an organization composed of Senior Mechanical Engineering students who meet once every week to forget their troubles by sopping them up. We ask you now to join us in one moment of silence for all the beer spilled during prohibition. President — R. Lorenz Secretary — R. Dunn Treasurer — L. White Back Roto: C. Rodenberg, W. Mosman. Sixth Row: R. Rugley. Fifth Row: P. Joslin, W. Rabino- viteh, P. Morse. Fourth Row: L. White, J. Colla- more, T. Heretakis. Third Row: R. Pearson, Jr., H. Robbin, W. Juhnevicz. Second Row: A. McGowan, N. Stotz. First Row: R. Lorenz. I. H. E. E. President — B. J. Lemieux Vice President — H. O. Painter Secretary — D. D. Hoagland Treasurer — W. J. O’Neil It has often been told, in song and fable, of a group of merry-makers from Worcester Tech who take time out from the drudgery of school life each Wednesday night during the school year to get away from it all. These men, wanting to forget exams and reports, gather to¬ gether at the White Eagle Club to meet and discuss all things pertinent to life in their organization over a glass or two of their favorite New England brew. They are, as you may have already guessed, the I.H.E.E. (I Hate Electrical Engineering). Members of this organization are a select few, perhaps ten or twelve, who are seniors majoring in Electrical Engineering. They are chosen on the basis of their fine personable qualities and capacities. Their regalia con¬ sists of a straw hat, plaid bow tie and vest, white shirt, and a cane. The aforementioned discussions may range from de¬ bates on the effects of fall-out on the barley and other grains which contribute to the making of N.E.B. (New England Beer) to the consideration of the annual jipper- japer crop. Jipper-japer, as surely everyone realizes, is the main ingredient in straw hats. Highlights of the I.H.E.E. s social season are a basket¬ ball game with the ACHERS and a spring trip to the Boston Pops, which is preceded by a visit to Jacob Wirth’s establishment for German food and beverage. 122 Back Rmo: J. Demetry, D. Denniston, P. French, Jr., N. Petralias, W. O’Neil. Front Row: D. Hoagland III, W. Mandrola, B. Lemieux, H. Painter, J. Korelitz. ACHERS The Chemical Engineers at Tech also have a means of letting off a little of the pressure that builds up during the week in an organization known as the ACHERS. The letters stand simply for the “Aspirant Chemical En¬ gineers Risibility Society ' , and their main objective is to forget their difficulties by becoming lost in the deep intellectual discussions which feature their meetings. At the close of their meetings they will often make a tonr of the fraternity houses in order to proclaim the conclusions reached in their earnest discussions. The group has met with some stubborn opposition in this respect, however, and their visits frequently end with a cold, refreshing shower—clothes and all. The men in the derbies and red suspenders will continue their fight and someday they will bring the intellectual discussion to the Tech Campus. Back Row: J. Fado, R. Lisbon, M. Galbraith, K. Preston, B. D’Ambrosio. Sec¬ ond Row: J. Boggio, J. Ho- ban. First Row: R. Pratt, J. Darling. President — J. E. Darling Vice President — R. F. Charron Secretary-Treasurer — R. A. Pratt Fine Chairman — J. M. Hoban 12 o O w mp piiwm mmm kmc mmsn i mmm m PiliVii Ml i msi m vs Ngy- msec hm m0 M g wwt wwaw w P — MM NMH a w M P f«r IIMMN MMft iMMMI ® MMMMiMMMtM MMWtS Back Ron;.- H. Rydstrom, Mgr.; M. Norcross, Ass’t Coach; J. Brylczyk, M. Rees, E. Fadgen, T. Pearsall, F. Duval; R. Pritchard, Head Coach; C. McNulty, Ass’t Coach. Fourth Row: L. Norman, A. Hesford, B. Lewin, J. Ridick, M. Matzkin, W. Sliva, A. Milowicki, G. Yule. Third Roiv: T. Maloney, P. Sledzik, J. Dunn, W. Hayes, R. Tufts, P. Bayliss, N. Long. Second Rote: R. Smith, F. Costello, R. Cormier, A. Swetz, W. Bullock, T. Zimmie, R. Kieltyka. Front Roto: J. Bronzino, J. Czertak, F. Salek, D. Ryan, S. Staples, S. Graveline, R. Pavlosky, R. Pokraka, D. Ferrari. FOOTBALL Engineers taking half-time break. FOOTBALL — 1957 Autumn leaves — brisk, cool air — Labor Day week¬ end blasts — last beach trip — all these form various thoughts in the minds of different individuals; but to a certain “select few, the combination meant only one thing — football season at WPI had rolled around. For the three seniors, Captain Stew Staples, Dave Ryan and Stan Graveline, it was to be the fourth winning team at Tech they had played on. Over the four year span, Tech won 20 of 27 ball games, a four-year record at Tech and an enviable record for any team. Here is a review of the 1957 season. OPENER (WPI 19 — NEW BRITAIN 0) Travelling to New Britain, Conn., for the opening game, Tech looked very good in handing the New Britain Teachers a 19-0 defeat. Tech started out as though they would turn the game into a complete rout as they marched easily up the field. But they stalled every time they got near the goal line (once on the four yard line) and were unable to score until Ferrari went over his own right end into pay dirt midway through the second quarter. New Britain threatened only once and when the Engineers stopped a drive deep in their territory, the Teachers were a beaten ball club. Don Ferrari picks up eight yards against Wesleyan. Joe Bronzino seores against New Britain. Dave “Greyhound” Ryan. The “Mentor” frets during the Middlebury tilt. HEARTBREAKER (MIDDLEBURY 7 — WPI 3) Oddly enough, Tech s best effort of the year resulted in defeat: Middle¬ bury scored with less than three minutes remaining in the game to edge out the Engineers, 7-3. The Panthers from Vermont came here with a highly rated and very good football team featuring the old style single wing attack offensively. Tech completely bottled up the Panther’s offense in the first half and Sophomore Ron Pokraka gave the Worcester lads a 3-0 halftime lead with a field goal in the second period. This was the only scoring until the end, although Tech penetrated deep into Middle¬ bury territory early in the second half, only to be halted. With under five minutes to go, Middlebury began their do or die drive deep in their own territory; the tiring Engineers were unable to hold them until they had reached the Tech 23. Here, the fullback, Atkinson, after two gain¬ less belts into the Tech line, took a pass from the quarterback and jaunted unmolested into the end zone with the ball game under his arm. Stan “Digger” Graveline. “Dick Determination” Bratt. UPSET (WPI 23 — BATES 13) Travelling to Lewiston, Maine and Bates College, Tech found itself a decided underdog for the second week in a row. Again undaunted by the oddsmaker, the Boynton Hillers staged a second half comeback to win 23-13. Pokraka put the Engineers ahead early in the second period with his second field goal of the season. But then Captain Stew Staples had to leave the game with a knee injury, and with his de¬ parture, the roof nearly fell in. Bates scored once and was nearing another score when the half ended. Facing the possibility of being run over, Tech unveiled a passing attack featuring Freshman Freddie Duval. Duval completed long aerials to Pokraka, Ferrari, and Fred Costello and Tech scored the first two times it had the ball in the second half. John Makowsky then put Bates back in the game when he ran back a kickoff 98 yards for a score. But the Engineers held the ’Cats at bay the rest of the way and salted it away with another score themselves. Bob Kieltyka stopped on punt return. Joe Bron .ino. Kieltyka holding for Pokraka. HOMECOMING (WESLEYAN 38 — WPI 9) What happened at Tech’s 1957 Homecoming is one of the mysteries of the season. True, Tech was hurt by the loss of four regulars — Staples, Ryan, Sledzik, and Frank Salek. But there were capable substitutes for these men. However, the entire team forgot all about playing football; they made a horde of both physical and mental mistakes and the results are history by now. For the record, Wesleyan ran over Tech by a score of 38-9. Actually, the game was close for a half. Wesleyan scored early, but Pokraka kicked his third field goal early in the second half and Tech trailed by only a 6-3 score. But then the Cardinal’s standout quarterback Rick Francis completed a long desperation pass for a touch¬ down and they were on their way. A WPI fumble gave them another score, an intercepted pass another. And there was more. The only consolation Tech had was when “Buster” Bullock intercepted an errant aerial and carried it 54 yards into pay dirt. Tech played badly, but if they had to get it out of their system, then they got it all out at once. SCARE (WPI 20 — COAST GUARD 14) Facing a winless but vastly under-rated Coast Guard Academy eleven, at New London, Conn., Tech was determined to atone for its bad show¬ ing against Wesleyan. This they did, winning 20-14; although the Sailors came close to pulling an upset. Tech was being run by another Fresh¬ man quarterback, Tom Pearsall, who was to come into his own and be the regular quarterback for the rest of the season. The Engineers started with a roar. After the ball exchanged hands twice, Ferrari, run¬ ning from left halfback, took a handoff and cut over his right end; sided by some unusual downfield blocking, he flew into the end zone, a jaunt of some 60 odd yards. Shortly after, Bob Kieltyka ran the same play to the other side end; although he didn’t score, his fine run set up another touchdown. But Coast Guard staged one of their typical come¬ backs and nearly won. They scored in the third period and appeared on their way again, but Kieltyka intercepted a pass and followed tackle Jim Dunn into the end zone to give Tech a 20-7 lead. Undaunted, Coast Guard scored again and were stopped from two further scores, once on an intercepted pass, the other time on a fumble. Fred Duval. MUD BATTLE (WPI 7 — RPI 6) Football teams the country over, ran into a new obstacle in 1957, namely, the Asian Flu. Tech was no exception and this was the week when they were hit; thus, they were somewhat weakened going into the game with arch-rival, RPI. In addition, rain fell from the previous night right on through the game, turning Alunmi Field into a virtual mud bowl. Quoting Bob Pritchard in saying that “mud is a great equalizer”, Tech ended up on top of the Troymen by one point, 7-6. Tech, while seemingly the better team, could not prove its superiority in the scoring column and the fired-up visitors lost out because of a fumbled attempt at an extra point. RPI got its lone score in the third period. Worcester was forced to kick from deep in its own territory; but the snap from center was wild and RPI recovered on the six yard line. They scored from here in six plays; Tech got its score in the second period when, after fine runs by Pearsall and Dick Tufts, Pokraka dove over. Tech’s offense, while moving well at all times, managed to stall at crucial times and thus they had to really fight for what should have been an easier victory. Frank Salek. “Digger” gels help in stopping Wesleyan’s Francis. Bob Kieltyka carries during an Engineer practice. Tom Pearsall. FINALE (NORWICH 13 — WPI 0) Tech was as close to full strength for their final game against Norwich University as they had been all through the injury-plagued season; only Dave Ryan was out, the result of a recurrence of an earlier shoulder injury. But it was of no avail, as the Engineers fumbled away their final game of the 1957 season, 13-0. Undaunted by All-New England Back Bob Ripley’s 64 yard touchdown jaunt on the third play of the game, the Engineers appeared headed for the equalizer in the first period when they set what was to be their pattern for the day by fumbling in Norwich territory. They lost the ball five times during the afternoon by this method. Defensively, Tech had one other lapse in addition to Ripley’s score. Fullback Don Rowell ran past everyone on a 71-yard sprint in the third period to seal the victory for the horsemen. It was a tough game to lose; still, Tech wound up with its record of four wins and three losses. Were the season to be played over again, the old addage of “things would be different” might apply; however, any winning record is a good one, thus the final conclusion is that WPI had a successful 1957 football season. Back Rate: R. Bober; D. Hoagland, Mgr.; P. Nelson, Asst Mgr. Fiftfi Row: P. Crimmins, S. Brody, J. Melone, R. Zidziunas, J. Tien, W. Peirce, R. Nelson; J. MacKechnie, Ass’t Coach. Fourth Row: F. Droms, W. Kerr, S. Lee-Aphon, E. Boduch, I. Berman, J. Hackendorf, R. Schou, H. Sholl. Third Row: A. King, Coach; B. Tetreault, }. Burke, A. Willoughby, T. Caste, F. Riley, R. Scobey, E. Stone, J. Buchanan. Second Row: R. Mercer, F. Lally, J. Alfieri, W. Eckman, R. Berg, T. Humphrey, A. Amrhein, T. Heefner, A. Greene. Front Row: D. Ripple, D. Crimmins, D. Abraham, A. Helman, M. Gutman; A. Szypula, Co-Capt.; P. Zanini, Co-Capt.; N. Monks, R. Hayden, P. Puddington, J. Ribeiro. Co-Captain Andy Szypula. Coaches Alan King and Jim MacKechnie. Co-Captain Pete Zanini. Andy makes way for Ray. Heads Up! The 1957 soccer team had many new faces on its roster. One of these was its new coach, Alan King. Coach King is a graduate of Springfield College, and has played professional soccer in England and in the United States while earning money for college expenses. At present he is associated with a professional club in New York City. With his ability and experience King not only told his men how it should be done but also showed them the many techniques of soccer. Coach Alan King was greeted with fifty-two aspirants on first call for practice late in September. Out of these men he endeavored to mold a working unit built around four returning lettermen, Co-Captains Andy Szypula and Pete Zanini, inside left forward and right wing, center forward Norm Monks and center halfback Phil Pud- dington, leaving seven positions up for grab. As the team started rounding into shape it was realized that these positions were being filled mainly by freshmen; Ray Zidziunas and Tom Heifner sewed up the inside right and right halfback positions. The left wing position was still unsettled with several promising men in Swang Lee-Aphon, Alex Helman, and Tony Amrahein. The left half slot was filled by sophomore Tom Caste while the left fullback position went to junior Bob Hayden. The big surprise was two seniors, Dave Ripple and Don Abraham, each out for soccer for the first time, filling the goalie and right fullback slots respectively. Although the record for the season was 3-5, it was considered a very successful season. A victory over highly rated Clark featured the year’s play with other fine victories over Coast Guard and Lowell. Almost all the losses were by close margins to such powerhouses as U-Mass, M.I.T., B.U., Tufts, and Trinity. With only four men lost through graduation Coach King’s ability should manifest itself even more next season. Norm Monks. Dave Ripple. Phil Pudrlinglon. 0 Back Row: P. Zilko, C. Bidwell, D. Holloway, R. Hayden, D. Kirk, S. Poultney, K. Matson, J. Hackendorf, T. Kohanski. Second Row: P. Lenz, D. Borden, D. Bottomley, R. Whittum, D. Desrosiers, D. Sullivan, F. Lutze. Front Row: D. Ferrand, D. Edfors, D. Stotz, R. Tent, J. Brown, D. Bragg, J. Korelitz, H. Ray, W. Saimond. TRACK Capt. Joel Korelitz. Airborne Capt. Korelitz. Bil1 Saimond hurdles to victory The cross-country team, although plagued by its usual dilemma of lack of sufficient runners, nevertheless man¬ aged to better the record of any cross-country team on the Hill in the last four years. Captain Mike Galbraith led the team to a record of one win, two ties, and five losses. Dave Bragg was the most consistent runner, while Thang Sein showed a great improvement over the previ¬ ous year. Last season’s spring track team, although winning but one meet out of five, became the first track team in five years to register a victory. The prospects for the next two years, however, look very bright because the Sopho¬ more tracksters compiled more points than the other three classes combined. This was due to the consistent scoring of Doug Stotz, in the 100 and 200 yard dash, Ray Pavlosky in the broad jump, Bill Saimond in the hurdles, Dave Bragg in the mile, and Bob Kieltyka in the pole vault. Captain-elect Joel Korelitz was a bright spot for Tech in the high jump, and in other field events Phil Lenz was a consistent point-getter in the shot-put and the discus, while freshman Donald Bottomley was the main¬ stay in the javelin. Besides their dual meets, Tech also entered competitors in the E.I.A.A. meet, held at WPI. Scorers were Doug Stotz, fourth in the 220; Bill Saimond, who took a third in the low hurdles; Bob Tent, third in the two mile; and Joel Korelitz, who tied for third in the high jump. Tech also sent two representatives to the New Englands at Brown University. Doug Stotz ran in the finals of the 100 and 200 yard dash, and Bill Saimond reached the semi-finals in both the high and low hurdles. Kenny pursues Sputnik. Stotz breaks the tape. Kieltv gets hung up. Back Row: J. Borge, Mgr.; D. Prosser, F. Verprauskus, J. Lukens; F. Sannella, Coach. Second Row: J. Carpentiere, M. Mencles, D. Wilmot, T. Sein, N. Ginsburg, D. St. Onge, A. Miliefsky. Front Row: G. Parker, J. Freese, R. Whittum, D. Bragg; M. Galbraith, Capt.; D. Sullivan, C. Coniaris. CROSS COUNTRY and INDOOR RELAY RELAY TEAM Left to Right: Joseph P. Carpentiere, David W. Prosser, Douglas O. Far- rand, David R. Bragg; Frank Sanella, Coach. Back Row: E. Altieri, R. Schuessler, R. Gustafson, J. Biddle, F. Duval; W. Gess, Mgr. Front Roto: F. DiPippo, G. Schreiner, Jr.; M. Grant, Co-Capt.; F. Lutze, Co-Capt.; R. Soccoli, D. Johnson. J. V. TEAM Back Row: M. Norcross, Coach; J. Powers, J. Gliwski, W. Taylor, R. Smith, P. Mann¬ heim, P. Kuniholm, M. Britanis- ky, G. Mullaney, J. Torrant. Front Row: M. Jacobs, R. Smith, J. Torrant, P. Beekman, D. Baker, A. St. Germain, J. Mambbio. BASKETBALL George lays one up. Coaeh McNulty shows ’em how. PRATT 70 — TECH 49 It looked like Tech was headed for a winning season until Jim Christo had an appendectomy the day before Thanksgiving and Coa ch McNulty was hospitalized for ten days forcing him to miss the first two games of the season. Tech’s opener, on the IF weekend this year, was against Pratt Institute of Brooklyn, who was playing its third game. By the time the Engineers got over their first game jitters, early in the second half, they were twenty points behind. They never did recover as they fell to defeat by the score of 70-49. High scorers were Fred Lutze with 16 points and Fred DiPippo with 13. This is the first time that the Engineers had ever met the hoopsters from Pratt, which is a relatively small commercial art school in New York City. Although small, Pratt fields a tre¬ mendous basketball team as is evidenced by their 17-3 record in the ’56-’57 season. The week following the conclusion to the football season of 1957 was the same as in previous years in that Coach Charlie McNulty was the busiest man on campus trying to form the nucleus of another Tech basketball team. His big job was to find a replacement for last year’s captain, Eddie Eidt, who averaged over thirteen points per game in spite of a slow start. This 1957-1958 basketball edition was an unusual team because of the fact that it did not have any members of the senior class. Do not deduce from this that the team was without experience for there were three men returning from last year’s starting lineup. Junior co-captains Fred Lutze and Miles Grant, both 6 ' 6 , and sophomore guard Fred DiPippo were returning along with George Schreiner and Dick Gustafson, juniors, and Ron Soccoli, a sophomore. Up from last year’s freshmen team were Dave Johnson and Buzz Biddle. Also on the team was Jim Christo who was tagged to be one of the starters on opening night. Rounding out the squad were freshmen Ed Altieri, Bob Schuessler, and Fred Duval. SfctE BTi Fred DiPippo Miles Grant and Fred Lutze TECH 62 — MERRIMACK 61 A thrilling 62-61 victory over Merrimack College at North Andover, Mass, put the Engineers on the win road. In a first half marred by excessive fouling Tech was very erratic and trailed the Warriors at half time 32-26. The Engineers came storming back with three consecutive hoops to tie the score, and despite poor shooting continued to keep pace with their opponents by outplaying and out-rebounding them. Hopes for victory dwindled when after only four minutes of play in the second half Fred DiPippo committed his fifth personal foul. When Johnson fouled out of the game, freshman Ed Altieri came off the bench to calm the team down. It was Altieri’s basket with 2:15 left in the game that put the McNulty-men ahead to stay 57-56. The last four points came on foul shots by George Schreiner. The high point of the game was the showing of frosh Altieri. He entered the game that was without order and took command with his deliberate ball handling, and scored on both of his attempts from the floor. Jim Christo. Ron Soccoli. TECH 61 — TRINITY 57 Things looked brighter against Trinity College, Tech’s second opponent, as the team shot well and played heads-up ball on both offense and defense, while Lutze and Grant controlled the boards. The Engineers’ 31-29 half time lead was cut to nothing early in the second half. From here the lead changed hands several times with Lutze doing most of the scoring on his jump shot from the corner. It was a hoop by Lutze that brought Tech within a point with 3:15 left in the game. A tap in bv center Miles Grant gave WPI a one point edge, 56-55, 45 seconds later. A jump shot from the key by Grant was countered by a Trinity basket. A foul shot by Lutze after the buzzer made the final score 61-57 in a well-earned victory for Tech. Fred Lutze was again high man with 21 points followed by Grant and DiPippo with 16 and 10 points respectively. An important factor was that Tech had 11 for 17 from the foul line while Trinity was off with a poor 7 for 21. Fred lets one go. Miles on the attack. Lutze hoops. One-hander by Soceoli. B.U. 82 — TECH 49 The third game was a repetition of the first as the Techmen were defeated 82 to 49. The Terriers from Boston University had too much height, shooting ability and poise for Tech to have much of a chance. One time their lead slackened but the Terriers put on the pressure until there was no doubt as to the outcome of the game. The first half saw Tech in a zone defense which, seemingly, was uneffective against the sharp shooting of the Terriers. Boston used a floating zone which was actually a constant full court press, giving the Engineers little room or time to move the ball. Tech switched to a man to man defense for the second half and also showed a little more hustle, and had a little more suc¬ cess. But the first half deficit proved to be too much and at the final gun the score stood 82-49. The usual high scoring Lutze was held to seven points. Li ttle Fred DiPippo with 20 points was the only Techman to break into double figures, 10 of the points coming from the foul line. “Buz” Biddle. George Schreiner. Grant at the charity stripe. r J tJf) jflj ■ i f lsM jjjj m W } r - y It’s in! TECH 68 — LOWELL TECH 46 In the Lowell Tech game, the play of the Engineers showed what wonders a Christmas vacation can do. Coach Charlie Mc¬ Nulty started with a new first string of Buzz Biddle, Fred Lutze, Miles Grant, Fred DiPippo, and Jim Christo, who just recovered from his appendectomy. Lowell went ahead 10-2 in the few minutes before the new quintet began to click. They soon drove ahead 11-10 and after regaining the lead at 15-14 stayed ahead throughout the game. When the Boynton Hillers left the floor at half time with a 39-23 lead there was no doubt as to the outcome. Tech came back at half time to turn on the steam and build up a sizeable lead. The Engineers’ bench came on to continue the 68-46 slaughter. Again Fred Lutze was the highest scorer followed by Fred DiPippo with 13 and Buzz Biddle with 11. This game marked the beginning of a team that played up to the potential that everyone said they had all season. Despite the high caliber of the opposition the McNulty-men came through with another successful season. The remainder of the season should prove to be more successful. Fred Duval. Time for an elbow. Foul! Dave Johnson. Back Row: E. Boduch, T. Caste, A. Irelan, W. McCann, W. Ekman, E. Stone, R. Trem- Captain Bill Hopf. per, K. France. Front Row: W. Hopf, Capt.; A. Hesford, W. MacKenzie, D. Bareiss, R. Kosky, D. Evanson. Kneeling: F. Grant, Coach; J. Porter, Mgr. SWIMMING As the ponds began to freeze over in the fall the Tech swimmers were driven down to the warm waters of Frank Grant’s aquarium. This year the men began prac¬ ticing with great expectations of an eventful and suc¬ cessful season in a new-fashioned pool. Spirits are high; the strong potential evident this year encourages every¬ one. It is hazardous to venture pre-season predictions but the team, led by Captain Bill Hopf, has been training dili¬ gently and appears very promising. Some scoring may be expected from the frees tyle senior class with strong¬ man Art Hesford, a captain-elect transferred from the Coast Guard Academy, swimming the distance events, letterman Bob Jenkins swimming the 100 and the 100-yd. relay, and Hopf swimming in almost all the events. Also, the past lettermen being counted on to shine this year are breaststroker Bill Ekman, a strong point winner, Hal Schmidt who is expected to come through in the backstroke, and Howie Street who will freestyle the distance. Other upper classmen who show much promise and ability are Tom Caste, who will be a diving com¬ petitor; Dave Evenson, who will be the other breast¬ stroker; and Bob Berg, a backstroker. The young mem¬ bers of the team represent very good prospects fresh from prep school. Torn Caste in Backdive. j? W JSsmn jppigf Wft m ■ Back Row: L. Price, Mgr.; C. Johnson, J. Wheeler, J. Hoban, D. Crimmins, D. Bottomley, W. Pursell, P. Roseen, D. Carlson, R. Bratt; W. Gustafson, Coach. Front Row: L. Cournoyer, P. Jolicoeur, R. Bourget, F. Cohee; M. Gaselc, Capt.; B. Hosmer. One cold winter day about three years ago an upper classman slipped on a patch of ice outside of his Fra¬ ternity house, and sitting there on the ice he swore at the pledges for not clearing the ice away and wondered how to correct the situation. Being an engineer, he decided to put on a pair of skates and skate to class, thus elim¬ inating the danger of slipping. Well, we ll admit this may be a hypothetical example of how hockey was born at WPI, but the Hockey Club is now one of the most popular and fastest growing sports here on the hill. Last year, led by Dusty Rhodes, Mike Gasek, and Bob Bourget, the squad won two and lost six games. And this year’s edition of the WPI Hockey Club is out to improve that record. It is a veteran team that faces a rough 13-game schedule this year. Such teams as As¬ sumption, Holy Cross, Babson Institute, Merrimack and Wesleyan will be met again this year, with State Teach¬ ers, Nichols and the Hamilton Standard team of Windsor Locks, Conn., being added to the schedule. Increased student interest in Hockey has been a big factor in its sudden rise to popularity as a sport at WPI. Bob Bourget breaks away. r f f f t ft jV tkX ' ' gtat. ML 4 sw -Jf “ s| jmL vj. aagp i 3 , ' wlpin v ilk KiiHtffo- A . Jl Back Row: C. McNulty, Coach; J. Dacldario, N. Monks, R. Pokraka, D. Johnson, R. Abraham; J. Hoban, Mgr. Second Row: R. Lisbon, B. Stroms, J. Karalekas, J. Bronzino, D. Ferrari, C. Frova, W. Walsh. Front Row: D. Abraham, J. Matuzek, R. John¬ son, E. Eidt, S. Bramande, D. Ripple, D. Ryan. Co-Captain Dick Lisbon. Coach Charley McNulty. Co-Captain Dave Ripple. A hit for Dick Lisbon? The hard working Bullpen. Spring is said to be the time when a young man’s fancy turns to thoughts of love — for baseball. This is certainly true for a group of students here at Tech who comprise the eager prospects for the 1958 baseball nine. With the first sign of earth, be it grass or mud emerging from be¬ neath its winter-long layer of snow, you’ll hear the con¬ stant chatter and cracking of bats coming up from the Alumni Field. Believe it or not, they’ve made the game easier here at Tech this year, at least for the left fielder. You see, they’ve removed a good part of the hill which occupied most of left field, so the left fielder will no longer have to carry the mountain climbing equipment formerly needed. However, this hill did have one good point since it put the opposition at a disadvantage, not having a left fielder trained as a mountain goat. Coach Charlie McNulty has high hopes for this year’s squad, with only four members of the 1957 team lost through graduation. Two positions will be very hard to fill, however, since they were vacated by Captain Eddie Eidt and last year’s top slugger, Sam Bramande. Returning this season to form the nucleus of Coach McNulty’s forces are Captain Dick Lisbon, juniors Don Ferrari, joe Bronzino, and Billy Walsh, and pitchers Dave Ripple and Don Abraham. Also returning to vie for starting positions with the newcomers from the talented Class of ' 61 will be Frank Cohee, Norm Monks, Ron Pokraka, Ray Abraham, Carl Frova, and }oe Daddario. Dave Ryan, who saw much action at the initial sack last year, is a doubtful contender this season due to a shoulder separation, received while playing football for Normie Monks. Billv Walsh. Don Abraham. Joe Bronzino. Norinie Monks scores for Tech. Tech this last fall, which has not responded to treatment and still gives him trouble. Second base is covered ably by Don Ferrari, who has held the position since his freshman year. Don is a great little competitor and should be in for one of his best years. Billy Walsh will be back behind the plate for another season as probably the smallest catcher in college base¬ ball. Captain Dick Lisbon will cover the hot corner after a full season as a regular. Joe Bronzino will be chasing those long flies to center again this year. Joe, now a Junior, has held down the spot since his first year at Tech. Over in right we see Bay Abraham roaming the pasture for his second year. Ray showed tremendous defensive ability last season and Ray Abraham reaches safely. A bashful Engineer. Bottom half of the seventh. Joe Bronzino heads for home. iss Don Abraham warms up. Dave Ripple throws while Dick Lisbon prepares. Looks like a sacrifice. Coach McNulty is hoping to improve his hitting prowess to make him even more effective this year. The pitching staff will again be lead by Ripple and Abraham, and well probably see a little more of Joe Daddario. This leaves the first base, shortstop, and left field po¬ sitions open for contention. Freshmen have played a major part in the Tech nine for the past few years and Coach McNulty looks forward to seeing some bright new prospects from the Class of ’61. Tech has fielded some fine baseball teams in the last few years and from all indications this season should be no exception. Tech can well be proud of the hustle and determination of all her athletic teams. Although the school is comparatively small, its athletic teams compete with some of the largest schools in the East and are very successful. Waiting for a cab. A hit and a run. w BSCi flMHw wmm $$ W QN mm m-msm mmmmammm. Back Row: D. Holmes; C. W. Staples, Coach; D. Maynard, W. Schnitzler, W. Lupoli, F. Eitel, P. Nelson; C. Adams, Mgr.; R. Jenkins, Ass’t Mgr. Third Row: D. Dow, R. Edwards, W. Linke, E. Dworkin, E. Angel, D. Simmerer, F. Broshjeit, B. Lally, R. McElroy. Second Roiv: R. Smith, R. Bratt, P. Holley, D. Rising, D. Craig, A. Helman, L. Dworkin, R. Berg, W. Israel, J. Czertak. Front Row: F. Salek, R. Mercer, H. Rydstrom, P. Paddington, S. Staples; C. Whitney, Co-Capt.; F. Clark, R. Purple, G. Klimchak, R. Scobey. Co-Captain Phil Puddington. Coach “Spike” Staples. Coach Dave Krashes. Co-Captain Harry Rydstrom. Action at the Goal. Ed Tenney in pursuit. One of the most spirited of all Tech teams takes to the fields when the snow is barely melting. These men are not training for the butterfly-catching season, but instead, preparing for a grueling season of intercollegiate lacrosse. Although this year marks the first year of its existence as a Varsity sport, it has been an active club for nine years. Perennially, the Lacrosse Club has met the top New England teams, last year placing third in the league standings. Several men from the ranks of players have been named to All-New England honors, with four men being thus acclaimed last year. Endur¬ ance and persistence mark the team rather than skill and finesse, since many of the players have never even seen or heard of the game before coming to Tech. Expert coaching has been a great asset to the team, with “Spike” Staples of the M.E. Department and Dave Holmes ’54 sharing the honors. This year the staff is strengthened by the addition of Dave Krashes, also from the M.E. Department, a former player and coach at R.P.I. and a referee in the New England area for some time. Supervision of equipment and related details is under the jurisdiction of Bob Jenkins as manager. In spite of the loss of several starters from last year’s lineup, the team is greatly aided by returning veterans Stew Staples, Bob Mercer, Dick Edwards, led by co¬ captains Harry Rydstrom and Phil Puddington. Tech lacrosse men emerge from their season with pride, know¬ ing that each game has been a challenge for every player concerned. Each victory has been earned; there are no gifts in this sport. Now coach? The Royal Goose. Standing: K. Rome, M. Galbraith, L. Smith, Jr., B. Ketunuti, A. Daniels, R. Anderson, R. Gustafson. Seated: S. Vrusho. Captain Ken Rome. “Love five”, a typical idiom heard around tennis circles, should be changed to “miss two” this year at Tech. To clarify, the missing two are Bo Ketunuti and Mike Stephens, two very capable players who were lost to graduation. Funny thing, it seems just when a fellow begins to really help a team, he goes off and graduates. What a silly thing to do! To better last year’s fine record of 4-2 is the job of this year’s promising team. Coming back to play tennis for Alma Mater for the last time are Captain Ken Rome, A1 Daniels, and Lee “Tex” Smith. These boys, each with three years of play behind them, promise to give the team needed experience. It is rumored, also, that a fresh¬ man from Baltimore is pretty adept at hitting tennis balls. There is a lanky junior by the name of Dick Gus¬ tafson. He plays a little basketball to get in shape for the tennis season. “Waddy” says he promises to be one of Tech’s best on the tennis courts. In short, this figures to be a good season for the team. By the way, “Waddy”, as he is known by his students, is our fine coach, Prof. Wadsworth of the Electrical En¬ gineering Department. Lee Smith. A1 Daniels. For our first act - - - . Top: J. Tomkins, Jr. Middle: J. Dunne, Jr., Capt.; F. Pakulski. Bottom: K. West, W. O’Neil, D. Bareiss, S. Pelch. V ,, ' VSR 1 CHEERLEADING - - : Unity, cohesion and coherence. At the beginning of each year the freshmen are greeted by the famous (or infamous) group of students who are commonly referred to as the “Whoopee Tech’ cheer¬ leaders. These fellows do a good job in drumming up spirit at the football and basketball games. Their meth¬ ods include not only the usual cheers which help spur the team on to victory, but also various tumbling acts which help keep the crowd on its toes, wondering when one of the boys will pull a swan dive on the gym floor and do irreparable damage (to the floor, naturally). This delightful combination is the result of some very hard work on the part of the fellows and their esteemed Coach, Doctor Percy Carpenter, who imparts to the team the knowledge of tumbling and its techniques which he has acquired from many years ' experience. This year the team also had the help of Alan King from Springfield College, where they really have gymnastics. From the squad of one man in 1882, the team has grown to seven men in uniform and several more work¬ ing to obtain one of the positions. None of the boys have had much experience, but with an inborn Tech spirit, they’ve come along in “leaps and bounds”. ■ ' fit Wt % | yW W : Ipi gmssLl | BBWm- ' ' Mz I W M v- Standing: R. Berg, S. Wells, M. Whitney, Jr., R. Bowden, N. Toczko, R. Carlson, J. Porter. Seated: J. Sullivan, O. Hawley, H. Pritz, D. Gove, R. Degon. “Fire One! 99 RIFLE TEAM Back Row: SFC P. Regan, J. Callahan, R. Thornton, R. Daniel¬ son, R. Norton, M Sgt. E. Yopchick. Front Row: D. Mudgett, W. Fredette, M. Low, L. Pickens. Some afternoon as yon enter the Gym yon may hear the sharp crack of a rifle echo through the hall. Is it revolution against gym classes? No, it’s just the Rifle Team practicing down in the range. The Engineers have shown a genuine mastery of this sport during the last two years. For instance, two years ago they won the First Army Area Hearst Trophy Championship over 36 other schools, most of them larger than Tech. This year, with ten experienced sharpshooters on the team, WPI is ex¬ pected to be one of the leading candidates for the New England Championship. Under the guidance of Sgt. Yopchick and with the support of the M.S. department there is little reason for the team not coming through with its finest year. NAUTICAL CLUB “Land — Ho!” A1 Swetz tees off. The Nautical Club has taken giant strides since its founding in 1936 as an informal association for sailing enthusiasts. Through the unceasing efforts of its officers and members the Club received official recognition from the college in 1939 and took its place with the other or¬ ganizations on the Hill. The lack of sufficient boats, which plagued the club for a number of years, was solved with the purchase of four dinghies from M.I.T. in 1953. These boats are now in perfect condition with the completion of fiber-glassing and painting last year. Never satisfied to be idle, the club’s dream of a boat¬ house on Indian Lake is rapidly becoming a reality with the actual purchase of the land completed and construc¬ tion started this spring. GOLF With the coming of spring, when the last nip of winter has left the air, the Tech niplicks take to the links and challenge for one of the starting slots. The Tech duffers have a little added advantage being able to start early in the season because they play out at the Wachusett Country Club, which drys out earlier than other courses. As a residt of the added, “practice which makes per¬ fect , the team came up with a very impressive four and three record last season, with a big upset victory over Boston University. Coach John Bjork is looking forward to a very promis¬ ing year with the return of four lettermen: Captain Al Swetz, George Schreiner, Ron Soccoli, and Terry Du¬ puis. With the help of some very promising freshmen and sophomores, the season looks very bright for Tech. Up and over. Tap it to Mo! Hobby Dunne gets eni all. Farnsworth can’t find the alley. Sig Ep’s “Bench.” V OLLEY BALL The extensive interfraternity sports program here at Tech gets underway early in the fall with the opening of the volleyball competition. Long before the basket¬ ball season begins, the Alumni gym is buzzing with activity as four teams compete daily. Sigma Alpha Epsilon has been the “big gun” in the volleyball loop for the past two seasons, having won the crown by being undefeated. The strong sextet is lead by Mo Amin, who really shows how the game should be played. Add to this the talents of good “spikers” like Jimmy Christo and Dick Lisbon and you’ve got a win¬ ning combination. Tyson scores again. BOWLING The next I.F. sport to take the spotlight is bowling, which begins just after Christmas vacation and carries through the winter months. The bowling league was extended to include eleven teams this season, since the Independents and Sigma Delta, a new local fraternity on campus, entered squads. Phi Sigma Kappa has dominated the competition since Bobby Dunn came to Tech. Bob has been among the top scorers throughout his bowling career, averaging near one hundred. Theta Kappa Phi, a former power, who had dropped to the cellar last season, has bounced back and is up with the best of them this year. Open your eyes II arv.! Cirenou chucks - - You say you can’t find the hall! SOFTBALL To wind up the I.F. season, each house fields a soft- ball nine. Last season Phi Sig and A.E.Pi wound up deadlocked at the end of regular play. A.E.Pi had led the pack most of the way through the season, but they faltered at the end and Phi Sig came on strong to tie it up. In the playoff game Phi Sig took the hard fought contest and the softball crown. With the end of softball season the total points ac¬ cumulated by each fraternity, determined by their posi¬ tion in each, is totalled and the Grand Trophy is awarded at the Spring Sports Banquet. Harv. Robbiu uses his head. BASKETBALL With the closing of the varsity basketball season, the gym is taken over by a group of “rank amateurs” as the most popular of the I.F. sports begins. Always the most exciting sport of the program, last year’s race was no exception as Theta Kap and S.A.E. were tied for the lead at the end of the season’s play. Theta Kap had lost a close one to S.A.E., while S.A.E. had fallen before a strong team from Phi Sig. Theta Kap finally took the trophy in a playoff game. This sea¬ son a battle appears to be shaping up between Phi Sig, Theta Kap, and S.A.E. Now what do I do with it! Glub, Gluh. “Dig.” SWIMMING While the ground is still covered with snow the mer¬ men from various fraternities gather for the annual swim meet. Sig Ep had a monopoly on the crown up until last year. That meet saw S.A.E. and Phi Gam battle it out to a very close finish, with S.A.E. taking it 22 to 21. An added feature was the shattering of the 160 yard relay record which had been set in 1955 by Sig Ep. But the really big upset of the day was the defeat of Sig Ep’s diving champ, Bob Beckett, by Tom Caste of Phi Gam. Stotz clears 10 ' 9 . TRACK A two-day I.F. track meet is held late in the Spring. The first day is occupied mainly with trials and elimina¬ tions with the actual meet held on the second day. Almost all of the customary track and field events J are held. Field events include the broad jump, the high jump, the pole vault, the discus throw, and the shot- put. The running events include the high and low hur¬ dles, the hundred, 220, and 440-yard dashes and the half- mile, one-mile, and two-mile runs. The track trophy went to Phi Sigma Kappa last sea¬ son as they literally ran away with the meet. Ping. Pong. Left to Right: Mr. Alan King, Prof. Charles R. McNulty, Prof. Robert W. Pritchard, Mr. Frank W. Grant, Prof. Merl Norcross. EDUCATION DEPT. ■ A year has gone by and another fine season is in the record books for the Physical Education Department. Under the direction of the department head, Bob Prit¬ chard, the Worcester Polytechnic Institute athletes staged a successful season in the numerous varsity sports on the hill. Joining the department this year is Alan King, who demonstrated his potential as the new head coach of the soccer team. With his experience in professional soccer play and with the enthusiasm and confidence shown by this year’s squad, soccer teams in the future certainly seem to be on the upgrade. In addition to their respective coaching duties, the Physical Education Department conducts the never ending gym classes for freshmen and sophomores. Mean¬ while the Frosh have those extra special hygiene lec¬ tures by Prof. Pritchard climaxed with Doc Quinn’s learned and much discussed talk. These lectures come to a close with an examination which the frosh study for to their hearts content. When the end of semesters roll around, one may find Charlie McNulty, Merl Norcross and Frank Grant, along with Bob Pritchard and Alan King, rendering their serv¬ ices for those popular strength tests and athletic achieve¬ ment feats. Then too, there are interfraternity sports, including volleyball, bowling, table tennis, basketball, tennis, soft- ball, and swimming, which are handled by the depart¬ ment. Those students in fraternities and unable to com¬ pete in varsity sports make this brand of sports a spec¬ tacle of their own. From the excellent supervision of this department, students are able to cast away the bookworm shadow and have the opportunity to flex their muscles in the various sports and activities offered. ‘ Hvr - Back Row: Fred L. DiPippo, Fred¬ erick H. Lutz, Jr., Thomas T. Brand, Jr. Front Row: Prof. Edwin Higgin- bottom, Stewart L. Staples, Prof. Robert W. Pritchard, Prof. Arthur J. Knight. V- i; :• WM IjBPg 1 mu w. P. i. . Every undergraduate here at Tech belongs to the W.P.I. Athletic Association since membership is attained by paying your thirty dollar activity tax at the begin¬ ning of the school year. Membership entitles the student to entrance to all Tech athletic contests. Every group, especially one of this size, must be con¬ trolled by a governing body — the Athletic Council is such a body for the WPIAA. Contrary to popular belief, they are not the same, although the president of the Athletic Council also bears the title of WPIAA presi¬ dent. Whereas the WPIAA consists of one thousand- plus members, the Athletic Council has a membership of ten. This includes five students, three faculty members and two alumni representatives. Four of the student members are elected by the student body, and the fifth is appointed by President Bronwell. The council meets three times yearly for the purpose of deciding award winners in athletics, choosing man¬ agers, and discussing any athletic problems that may arise. It serves mainly as an advisory group in the latter activity; all major decisions have to be made through the college administration and the athletic de¬ partment itself. The council (again contrary to popular opinion) does not do such things as plan athletic sched¬ ules, inter-fraternity activities, Freshmen-sophomore competition and other such functions; this is done by the Athletic Department. The prize accomplishment of this year’s council is the part they played in getting lacrosse recognized as a school sport. They worked hard in publicizing this matter and forcing it to the fore; the final decision was made by the administration and the Athletic Depart¬ ment. Sitting: Charles R. Mc¬ Nulty, Robert W. Pritchard, Frank W. Grant, Merl Nor- cross. Back Row: Janies MacKechnie, Alan King, Frank Sannella, William B. Wadsworth. mt ' zz:. mmmmm Miss ATfi I 2K’s Queen of the Ball Miss 2AE Miss Miss ©K I Miss 2 E Miss ©X I. F. BALL VANITY FAIR Miss AEII Phi Gamma Delta Back Row . W. Haller, J. Gill, F. White, A. Dickert, R. Bowden, F. Lutze, P. Beckman, P. Mannheim, W. Pierce, D. Stotz, R. Bober, R. Nelson, G. Tuthill. Third Row: D. Lawrence, W. Marsh, R. Wolff, R. Levenclusky, P. Kunniholm, P. Holden, G. Bolduc, B. McKenzie, R. Tufts, W. MacKenzie, G. Blodgett, J. Sullivan, J. Buckley. Second Roto: T. Caste, W. McCann, R. Zidziunas, D. Sullivan, A. Swetz, R. Berg, R. Smith, T. Humphrey, D. Schulz, E. Powers, R. Hayden, J. Whitney. Front Roto: N. Monks, C. Mixer, T. Curran, R. Walker, C. Gentsch, M. Whitney, O. Hawley, J. Borge, P. Doucette, A. McGowan. To the graduating seniors of Phi Gamma Delta, the undergraduates of the chapter would like to compose this message in remembrance of the influence of the class of ’58. For it was through the guidance and leadership of this class, during their final year at “Old 99”, that made for a successful year. Perhaps a little reminiscing at this point is in order. Fiji Island Weekends, the bi-annual formal weekends, the traditional late hours, Pig Dinners, Homecomings, Friday-night-before-supper-Club meetings, bull sessions at the “B”, early morning “calls”, Mrs. Parker, Iron Mike’s meetings, and others too numerous to mention. Even more important to be remembered are the fraternal associations, the intangible benefits of living with and working with men of similar ideals, hopes, and accom¬ plishments. Here is where Phi Gamma Delta will be most remembered for the dynamic effect she has had upon the minds and character of her initiates. The influence of the Fiji class of 58 has also been felt up on the “hill”. From Skull and student government to the field of intercollegiate and intra-mural sports, our seniors have asserted themselves. All that now remains to be said is the traditional “Good Luck” and the ad¬ monition of “once a Fiji”. We’ll see you at Pig Dinner Class of ’58. 164 GRADUATING SENIORS GARY C BLODGETT JOSEPH B BORGE RICHARD F. CHARRON THOMAS W. CURRAN CHARLES S GENTSCH JOSEPH B GILL PHILIP C. LENZ, JR. ARTHUR P. McGOWAN BRADLEY J McKENZIE WAYNE MOSMAN ROBERT F WOLFF. JR. 99 Salisbury Street. Let’s have another Pig Dinner 165 6 Humboldt Avenue. As we look back this year many things come to mind, remember Grenich Village as a starter . . . the “Posi¬ tively No Men” room was done over . . . Charlie Col¬ lins’ wit coupled with the new Homecoming banquet. . . . “There’s a volleyball game this afternoon, I want all you guys to try and come” . . . we did and the trophy came back with us . . . funeral home close by will now facilitate burying Paddy Murphy. . . . “Hey, the ceiling is leaking into my coffee.” . . . “How’s it going, George?” . . . Homecoming in the rain . . . don’t worry you guys I know the foreman . . . lots of scrap wood for the fire¬ place . . . 2:00 o ' clock serenade by the ACHERS on Wednesdays . . . don’t bother Hank, the key is in the doorknob . . . Reb’s work parties . . . those Sophomore wantons. . . . These incidents only recall one year of life here at the house, but the seniors of the class of 1958 have four wonderful years to look back on, years full of spirit and brotherhood. And because of their training here in S.A.E. and on the “Hill” they will be able to look forward to many years of happiness and accomplishment. As the Brothers leave 6 Humboldt Av. and go forth into their chosen professions all will have these thoughts in their minds which, in later years, will bring back manv fond memories as they re-visit the Lakeside Lodge and the Brothers of S.A.E. 166 Sigma Alpha Epsilon Back Row: R. Donegan, A. Ferro, Z. Szaloki, Joe College, L. Scott, K. Preston, R. McElroy, J. McManus, R. Sondheim, R. Pearson, J. Hackendorf, G. Fotiades. Fourth Row: E. Duane, D. Rareiss, P. Bade, R. Loring, R. Ibsen, W. Zavatkay, W. Bailey, E. Zylonis, G. Papazian, A. Engstrom, J. Callahan, F. Riley. Third Row: R. Gustafson, F. Buma, M. Amin, R. Jakubaukas, H. Phelan, W. Tanona, J. Christo, M. Saunders, R. Condrate, R. Merrill, R. Swenson, R. Massey, D. Abraham, F. Eitel. Second Row: R. Whittum, J. Lukens, H. DuVerger, F. Augeri, E. Dowling, H. Christopher, H. Brandt, J. Gorr, H. Simpson, J. Fado, P. Lambros, J. Carpentiere, D. Johnson, V. DeAndrea. Front Rote: R. Federico, W. Janas, J. Pickering, R. Degon. E. Galavotti, E. Schrader, W. Schnitzler, R. Lisbon, P. Cueroni, R. Abraham, H. Wallet, S. Economou, J. Calzone, H. Schmidt. GRADUATING SENIORS DONALD 0 ABRAHAM FRANK D OeFALCO ROBERT J. DONEGAN SOLON S. ECONOMOU JOHN A. FADO EDWARD l GALAVOTTI JACK l GORR WAITER JANAS. JR. RICHARD A LISBON WILLIAM B. MIERKE ROY A PEARSON, JR. KEITH O. PRESTON ELMER W SCHRADER, JR, HARRY W. SIMPSON ROBERT B. SUNDHEIM WILLIAM F. ZAVATKAY f J , t ' «, : 167 Tbe sa Uiie. Fall work week — complete chaos — it’ll never be finished! . . . 10:00 A.M., October 19, 1957; six bleary- eyed brothers still wrestling with Slugger. . . . Davey Crockett illustrates the facts of life. . . . Another Greek refuses foreign aid. . . . Frank was here, to say nothing of the pigs. . . . Nick’s Greek principles. . . . General Ex¬ cellence award, seven in a row. . . . Bitter Bachelors — Moles. . . . She likes me — Phil . . . thirty men at dinner singing “Happy Birthday”; one man, smiling bravely, wondering how to avoid the inevitable shower. . . . “Im¬ pedance is our most important product”. . . . Carpenter Deluxe Norm . . . but what happens if we want to have a $500 beer blast? — Doug . . . ten pounds of Kentucky Club a month — John. . . . Woolie Mammoth foraging in the underbrush—. ... At ease!—Sarge. . . . There’s an A.S.P. meeting tonight— . . . paragraph I of section V, article III, rule VII chapter 73 states — Fritz . . . initiation, another man to guide Alpha Tau Omega, and yet absorbed in bar principles. . . . These are the things which come to mind as a man of the class of ’58 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 immediately recalls, but rather the string of incoherent, little incidents, which occurred during his four years at Tech; the characteristics of his brothers, lifelong friends, the groundwork of future Homecoming reunions, Acceptance, Attempt, and Ful¬ fillment. Alpha Tau Omega Back Row: R. Gustafson, W. Harvey, R. Miller, R. Levesque, B. Woodford, J. O’Connell, ]. Gibbs, B. McPhetres, F. Droms, S. Poultney, H. Kosiba, P. Beaudry, R. St. Jean, H. Pritz. Fourth Row: R. Cormier, S. Macomber, R. Tucker, J. Vyce, J. Mahan, R. Muckenhoupt, N. Howe, T. Hurley, J. Jennings, D. Todd, D. Bragg, R. Orehotsky, R. Beaudry, D. Kirk. Third Row: A. Kowalewski, J. Brylczyk, J. Porter, K. Matson, G. Kuklewicz, C. Heslam, F. Snively, ' D. Farrand, R. Rathburn, R. Meyer, D. Gladstone, D. Prosser. Second Row: R. Mulholland, J. Herron, H. Steves, B. Storms, R. Hedlund, R. O’Shea, P. Economopoulos, R. Strachan, F. Luoma, R. Norton, H. Egan, J. Burger. Front Roiv: R. Holden, R. Wiinikainen, P. Morse,’ N. Stotz, H. Clarkson, J. Demetry, E. Fraser, N. Petralias, H. Street, W. Munroe, L. Robbin. 168 Granny Peno and Nick. Here’s to Sarge and the way he does the Hula Hop. 24 Institute Rd. GRADUATING seniors HERBERT E CLARKSON. JR. JAMES S DEMETRY EDWARD C FRASER NORMAN M HOWE. JR. DONALD S INGLIS PHILIP L MORSE NICHOLAS S PETR ALIAS JOHN H. PORTER SHERMAN K POULTNEY HOWARD B PRITZ HOWARD K STEVES BRUCE B STORMS NORMAN P. STOtZ DOUGLAS M TODD RICHARD A. WIINIKAINEN 169 85 Salisbury Street. GRADUATING SENIORS PwH : w ADOLF T. AMRHEIN JOHN J. AQUINO, JR. JOSEPH W. BELANGER, JR. OLIVER E. BESSETTE ROBERT J BUGLET JERRY A. COLLAMORE DONALD N COOPER ROGER T. DANIELSON DAVID B. DENNISTON HAROLD O. DENZER, JR. GARY B. GULBRANSON ADAM HARRIS R ONALD D KANGAS ROBERT B. McLEOD WILLIAM R. McLEOD BERNARD V RICCIARDI NORMAN J. TAUPEKA RICHARD M WIBERG 170 Secretary call the roll. All those present please signi¬ fy. Owl-whoo Pixie-Grunt Grunt Arab-Hyar Andre- Get outta here Cosmo-Pay your bills Raven-Flutter Flutter Filthy Five-Gizzle, gluggle, gurgle, clomp, splat Sabu-Wo Woing, thud. Look Sire’ Down Salisbury Street, it’s a bird, it’s a plane, No it’s Lumley the Jaguar jockey CRASH!!!! We can’t forget this group and all the rest. The gents attack, The Lil Abner Party, The Hayride, The things you hear around the house. . . . Office hours for three minutes after supper. ... I get Playboy after you. . . . Gee Milt! Abalugots for dinner again. . . . If ya don’t do it you’ll get an hour in the hole. . . . Time to go, It’s getting deep. Hope you can swim, Ray. All this and more. . . . Scholarship up. . . . Activities up. . . . Theta Chi brothers include presidents of . . . Radio Club . . . A.S.M.E. . . . A.I.Ch.E. . . . A.I.E.E. . . . Rifle Club . . . Tech Auto Club. Everyone is up on the bill in some activity or other. House spirit is booming. It’s been a great year. So long, Seniors. Best of everything to you. We’ll remember you always. Hope you’ll remember us. See you at Alumni Week-end next year. Back Row: D. Cormier, W. Kerr, M. Low, N. Taupeka, D. Cooper, C. Wells, R. Thompson, R. Schou, L. Hackett, J. Ryerson, A. Mignault. Fourth Row: A. Daniels, B. Hees, L. Cournoyer, R. Danielson, C. Wilkes, D. Frederick, N. Johnson, T. Houston, R. Pekrul, L. P ickens, J. Janick. Third Row: D. Kendrick, A. Jakola, D. Geffroy, A. Barney, E. Lumley, O. Bessette, H. DiZoglio, F. Kazeroid, J. Collaniore, R. White, T. Dupuis, R. Ranier. Second Roiv: R. Wiberg, W. McCleod, H. Denzer, B. Gill, W. Houde, K. Willoughby, C. Rowley, W. Fredette, G. Gulbranson, R. Morse. Front Row: J. Aquino, R. Purpura, W. Dyer, A. Levesque, R. Bugley, W. Belanger, A. Haris, D. Denniston, P. O’Reilly, B. Ricciardi, J. Alfieri. 171 Lambda Chi Alpha Back Row: D. Kinglsey, J. Fox, E. Lindberg, L. Fahey, P. Joslin, R. Smith, D. Butterworth, J. Gliwski, A. Farrow, B. An¬ thony. Third Row: J. DiPalma, S. Roberts, B. McFee, F. Geffkin, C. Enright, P. Stewart, S. Davis, }. Zimonis, W. Ekman, F. Goudey. Second Row: R. Ledoux, L. Robichaud, M. Hertzberg, K. Tebo, D. Dickinson, L. Irvine, E. Sundberg, J. Walsh, B. Michaud, B. Morris. First Row: D. Aimone, L. Rossi, A. Pratt, B. Chadwick, B. Wesolowski, J. Johnson, D. Tomkins, B. Jacobson, B. Smolinski, D. Johnson, J. Belair. As we, the graduating brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha, look back over the past four years, we see four short years of fun and misery. Lambda Chi and the Institute, rushing, work parties, the Pi Delt songfest, pledge par¬ ties, Charles Arthur Tyson, help week initiation and the following banquet, I.F. sports, the Christmas party for those “future citizens” of Worcester, and rejoicing over the spoils — the usual keg — of a softball or volleyball game with A.E.Pi; all made this a memorable year. The past year was a good year for Lambda Chi both socially and scholastically. The social highlights of the year were the formal weekends; the annual party with Th eta Theta, the Clark chapter of Lambda Chi, and the Homecoming weekend. With the winning of the Home¬ coming Display award, the brothers, alumni, and dates had a well earned celebration. To those exam-scarred seniors who have fought the Institute and won, we give our hardy congratulations and sincere thanks for all that you have done for Pi Zeta. We know that when you think of Tech, you will re¬ member Pi Zeta as an integral part of your life at Tech. With the door of Lambda Chi always open, we bid you farewell and good luck. 172 30 Trowbridge Rd. Now finesse the queen. The man with pull. graduating seniors ARTHUR S BEIL NEIL M. CARIGNAN JOHN E DARLING ANTHONY J DiGIOVANNI LIONEL J. IRVINE CARL R. JOHNSON JAMES J JOHNSON PERRY E JOSUN ROBERT P. MICHAUD FREDERICK C REHBERG FRANK A SEIDEL. JR. DONALD H TOMKINS WILLIAM E. WESOLOWSKI 173 Pajama Game. Look Ma, I’m a bird. GRADUATING SENIORS THOMAS T BRAND, JR. TRANK F CHIN PAUl M. DALTON ROBERT J DUNN DAVID E EDFORS WILLIAM F GESS, JR. DONALD R GRENON ARTHUR J HESFORD, JR. WILLIAM B JUHNEVICZ RICHARD E LORENZ MICHAEL P MULLO ■ RICHARD A PRATT DOUGLAS H REED JOBE C. WIERSMA 11 Dean St. Rub-a-dub-dub . . . 174 Phi Sigma Kappa Back Row: D. Edfors, J. Tien, R. Milowicki, R. Shuessler, W. Gess, D. O’Grady, Jr., W. Juhnevicz A. St. Germain, J- Driscoll, G. Casiello, W. Saimond, G. Wilson, R. Nelson, A. Walls, K. West. Fourth Row: K. Parker, R Lorenz H Hyde D. Grenon, R. Moore, W. Calder, R. Gess, G. Sigman, J. Vennti, R. Tremper, R. Ward, D. Illingworth, S. Kubas, G. Constantine, H. Allessio. Third Row: F. Chin, R. Guarino, J. Wary, T. Downs, D. Carlson, W. Linke, J- Powers W Suski, J. Wheeler, C. Frova, E. Altieri, A. Irelan, N. Rolyea, J. Kesseli. Second Row: H. Ray, P. Natale, N. Ruskie S. Lee-Aphon, T. Waage G. Beebe, A. Hesford, N. Hardy, B. Cushing, W. Hester, E. Wozniak, J. Tyler, J. Tomkins J Manchester S. Amranand First Row: B. Martin, L. Johnson, W. Walsh, E. Pottala, P. Horner, D. Borden, N. Mullo, D. Reed, B. Lally, R. Steen, S. Pelch, M. Ely, P. Schneider, J. Buchanan. The history of Phi Sigma Kappa began in 1902 as Theta Chi, a local fraternity, was formed. The name was later changed to Kappa Xi Alpha when the national fraternity of Theta Chi came to our campus. It was not until 1915, when Phi Sigma Kappa granted them a Charter, that this local fraternity became affiliated with a national fraternal organization. This year, starting with the Fall Work Party, the Phi Sigs were bustling with activity. . . . There were the usual Friday and Saturday night get-togethers, but the first planned social event of the year was Homecoming. . . . With much work our Display was ready on time (for once) . . . but “Where did the Cardinal go?” . . . Sports- wise the Phi Sigs are once again among the top con¬ tenders, trying to maintain their hold on the Grand Trophy. . . . Rushing proved to be very time consuming but very fruitful as we pledged 26 men. . . . I.F. Week¬ end was hectic but most enjoyable. . . . With New Orleans Jazz, the feature of our P.J. Party, being one of the year’s social highlights. . . . Christmas time rolled around and Brothers donated their services to the chil¬ dren in need. . . . New Year’s Eve was accompanied by its annual party to start things off right for another year of work, fun and Brotherhood. 175 What kind of year has it been for the brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon? One like all years, one in which Sig Eps were found in all activities, working diligently around the house, and of course, at their many roaring parties. The fall began with a surprise — 4 Elbridge St. — the second house which enabled all the brothers to “live in”. Also remember in the fall working on homecoming. . . . Dave, Bill, T.A. with their bents which disappeared and reappeared so often . . . the many Saturday night parties being invaded by the “lefties” . . . “Finger’s” and the “golden eight” bringing home the Pi Delt Songfest Trophy and placing it on the mantle where it has resided for so many years. The big event of the fall was the day when twenty-two anxious frosh and sixty-six tired but happy brothers met in Sanford Riley. . . . And Yogi got to attend his second pledge party — LUCKY — two favors. . . . Soon after were the parties with Toms Heefner and Pearsall and their memorable “Seven Old Ladies” and Mass Beta got a traditional Sig Ep Red Door. Also remember the Christmas Party. . . . And everyone returned for New Year’s Eve. . . . Help week. . . . Sam. . . . The night Jenks had a date and House formal weekend on Valen¬ tine’s day. Yes, it has been a good year — a year worth remember¬ ing. One in which much was accomplished and Sig Ep was again a leader on campus. ggf I f|p| Sigma Phi Epsilon Back Row: W. Farnsworth, S. Staples, P. Bayliss, P. Young, D. Dow, K. France, M. Grant, E. Peacock, D. Evenson, R. Ed¬ wards, F. Brosheit, N. Long, W. Lund, W . Aitken. Third Row: T. Bainbridge, W. Hopf, A. Kroll, K. Lewin, T. Talbot, P. Dirksen, J. Dunn, D. Sorenson, J. Kachadorian, R. Smith, R. Kosky, R. Carlson, P. Nelson, W. Bonta, W. Whitehead. Second Row: B. Schomber, B. Wilbrant, A. Reed, E. Stone, M. Rees, T. Heefner, P. Bertsch, D. Bottomley, L. Gazoorian, P. Manz, B. Hosmer, D. Sawin, W. Lackstrom, P. Roseen. Front Row: A. Wedmore, R. Kischell, W. Spry, P. Puddington, R. Anderson P. French, H. Rydstrom, R. Jenkins, F. Costello, D. Hoagland, D. Ripple, J. Ribeiro, R. Bratt, D. Brook, E. Angel. 176 11 Boynton Street. Feast after the Alpenfest. Homecoming Display. GRADUATING seniors ROGER W ANDERSON EVERETT W ANGEll DONALD W BEAN BERNARD M CAMPBEU. JR PETER C DIRKSEN JR KURT H FRANCE PHILIP M FRENCH, JR THAYER A FRENCH WILLIAM E GRIFFITHS. JR. DAVID A HELMAN THEODORE HERETAKIS WILLIAM H HOPF ROBERT S JENKINS JAMES K. KARALEKAS JOAQUIM S RIBEIRO DAVID J RIPPLE HARRY R. RYDSTROM STEWART l STAPLES ROBERT W THORNTON THOMAS J. TALBOT. JR. ■ ' ■ 177 GRADUATING SENIORS JOSEPH E BOGGIO ROBERT J. BOYEA DAVID S CRIMMINS JAMES P. DUNNE, JR STANLEY W. GRAVEIINE ROBERT M GRIFFIN JOHN M HOBAN VERNON C JOHNSON. JR. ROGER A. JOUCOEUR ROBERT IAPIUME BERTRAND J. LEMIEUX WILLIAM J O ' NEIL WAITER J ORLIK PETER J OTTOWITZ HOWARD O PAINTER. JR. DAVID A RYAN ANDREW A SZYPULA PETER J ZANINI. JR 26 Institute Rrl. Dinner at the Village. 178 The year 1957-58 was another year of accomplish¬ ments, large and small, at Theta Kappa Phi. We remem¬ ber the great parties, some planned, some not so planned. We recollect the constant struggle to beat the Institute — and the joy showing through the exhaustion when we did. Many memories of great and little things come to mind — the fabled chapel, and its high priest, Demetrius — Walt and his wallpapered sewer — “Who ripped up the sports page?” — our numerous representatives in Skull, Tau Beta Pi, and (especially) Pi Delta Epsilon — Hound and Digger gaining gridiron glory by the yard and the page — brothers subtly avoiding the Grump and the Sweeper when bills come out — “What kind of apple pie are we having tonight? — Gezas Hungarian Hula — signs on both front and back door: “Use other Door” — our pride in the plant’s appearance when the painting was done — the moist homecoming display — the honor of receiving the National Efficiency Trophy — the greatest honor of being a Theta Kap, and living our college life in an atmosphere of fraternalism, hard work, and social enjoyment. Memories such as these are with a man through his entire life. We are sure that those men we send out to conquer the world will succeed, and will conquer it in the name of Theta Kappa Phi. Theta Kappa Phi Back Row: W Crimmins, T. Maloney E. Saulnier, P. Rowe manehe, D. Welcf Sikoris, K. Vardion, B Pokraka, R. Miczek, T . L,egail, i . Allaire, i. sokoiowski, i . vvauaw, i . nvmui, i . ........ Gendron, J. Marubbio, W. Orlik, P. Pope, C. Driscoll, E. Russell, L. Dutram, G. Brodeur, J. Leonard, R. Lopresti, F. Pakulski, J. Quagliarioli, F. Tessier, C. Mello, J. Zimonis, D. Chesmel. Second Row: J. Gabarro, L. Varuzzo, J. Barressi, P. Pastore, B. Tetreault, H. Sokolski, W. Bullock, B. Laplume, J. Czertak, J. Daddario, F. Cichowski, “ LaFontaine, R. Crook, R. Kasprow, A. Szypula, J. Haavisto, F. Kelley, E. Boducli, J. St. Jean. Front Row: J. Dunn, W. kirla, Cohee, J. Duddy, W. Mandrola, W. O’Neil, R. Jolicoeur, H. Painter, P. Zanini, P. Ottowitz, P. Johnson, B. Shoppe, D. Ferrari. R. F. 179 Alpha Epsilon Pi Back Row: C. Lipshitz, M. Matzkin, R. Pill, L. Green, S. Green, M. Elowitz, S. Levy, L. Cohen, M. Smith, R. Weiss, M. Krup- nick, S. Kazin, R. Kandall. Fourth Row: R. Cohen, R. Litman, R. Goodfader, B. Gartner, A. Sherman, M. Britanisky, P. Hur- witz, R. Adler, K. Robert, S. Brody, J. Leonard, L. Remer, H. Roberts. Third Roiv: A. Rosenberg, S. Radin, N. Mahler, J. Korelitz, R. Weinberg, D. Geller, J. Alpern, S. Wallner, F. Chmara, B. Podberesky, M. Ganz, L. Dworkin, D. Raab. Second Row: S. Klein, M. Rulman, S. Ellin, H. Jurist, R. Keats, L. White, W. Zarr, N. Ginsberg, M. Jacobs, R. Kaye, L. Israel, M. Gordon, S. Rothstein, H. Freeman. Front Row: F. Blonder, R. Lynn, W. Rabinovitch, S. Sokoloff, F. Cossick, H. Rosenfeld, H. Robbin, S. Kesslen, J. Vale, A. Miliefsky, S. Davidson, S. Lerman. “Hey pledge, put up the flag!” “Look, it’s a Sputnik”. “Roger, get up, you’ve slejDt thru three classes again”. Such were some of the cries which rang through AEPi this past year. And what a year it was! Scholastically we maintained our high campus standing for the second straight year and had brothers in each of the student honor societies. Nor were the extra-curricular activities neglected. There were AEPi’s in almost every sport or organization on campus, many holding offices. Athletically, too, Epsilon Deuteron had a good year, winning one championship and narrowly missing an¬ other. From the social side, this past year was a huge suc¬ cess highlighted by the three big week-ends and marked by many parties. At Homecoming many alumni re¬ invaded the house, and wonderingly took in the numer¬ ous house improvements which have taken place. The Alpenfest at the I.F. and the wonderful Junior Prom are also part of our fond memories of this year. Among other memories are the kika bird, the twitch- digs, bridge in the music room, the singing parties and the fight song, the AEPi Nairobi Trio, the wild and woolly conclave, the rallies and snake dances, Poopsie’s rush movies, and the apple eaters. This year has been good for AEPi and all its memories will live in our hearts as a symbol of our college days at Tech and AEPi. 180 Eminent citizens of Dogpateh. Set for the Junior Prom. 28 Einhorn Rd. graduating seniors HARVEY A BERGER FRANK CHMARA IARRY DWORKIN HOWARD R GOLDBERG STANLEY L GREEN MICHAEL S GUTMAN SHELDON R. KESSLEN ■IOEL KORELITZ ROGER A LITMAN BERNARD A PODBERESKY WILLIAM A RABINOVITCH SHELOEN H RADIN HARVEY M ROBBIN HARVEY G ROBERTS KENNETH J ROME ROBERT W WEINBERG 181 Pill of the future. Back Row: R. Faulk, B. Collins, R. Fransen, F. Reinhart. Third Roiv: J. Burke, D. Youden, W. Maertens, j. Whitehead, Jr. Second Row: H. Pierce, R. Jebens, D. Root, T. Poole. First Row: M. Mendes, J. Vivona, N. Peters. Slightly over a year ago, Sigma Delta was an idea in the minds of four Tech men. Today it is an organized fraternity with a membership of sixteen men and an affiliation with national fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon. The progress of Sigma Delta thus far has been more rapid than even the most optimistic of the brothers had expected, and its acceptance by the administration, the student body, and the Interfraternity Council has been most gratifying. Fraternity life is an experience which we of Sigma Delta can never forget. Although we have put many long hours into its organization and into bringing it to its present state, we feel more than recompensed when we view the product of our efforts. Sigma Delta has given us memories which we can never forget: our first embryonic days when meetings were held anywhere we could find a roof to get under — our “first” first rush in the Janet Earle room — the tense waiting for 3:30 P.M., November 23rd — the feeling of accomplishment which we felt the night we were pledged to Tau Kappa Epsilon. But most of all, we will never forget the lessons we learned from its brotherhood. We will always remem¬ ber with pride, and also with humility, that we started with just an idea and built it into an organized fraternity which in the near future will become a chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon. 182 Sigma Delta Future 2A And we’ll have the softball game over there. 183 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS It has often been said that “the art of pleasing re¬ quires only the desire. If this is true then I am sure that you have found the 1958 Peddler worthy of your approbation, because this year’s staff has tackled the formidable task of recording the history of each senior, Tech spirit, and the events at Tech with the greatest desire. Since May of 1957, the elected staff, with the aid of their assistants has devoted time and energy in the form of soliciting ads, writing articles, taking pictures, planning sales programs, and last of all putting everything together in a manner which is worthy of the commendation of the entire campus population. I am truly appreciative of the earnest efforts and contributions made by each individual and would like to thank all of you once again for aiding me in making the 1958 Peddler a success. One of the main points of any yearbook is the photographic coverage, and I am sure that you will agree that the Photography Editor, Harvey Robbin, with the aid of Fred Blonder, Joel Leonard, Doug Farrand, Shep Brodie and Jay Alpern has extensively canvassed each phase of student life at Tech. The writing, rewriting and typing section headed by Copy Editor, Roger Jolicoeur, did a remarkable job of rep¬ resenting the year in a manner which will enable us to retain the intangible values associated with our college days. The cooperation and assistance provided by Jake Salvin, Paul Johnson, Larry White, Larry Is¬ rael, Roger Litman, and many others was certainly immeasurable and very much appreciated. In order to produce a yearbook which is indicative of student originality, ingenuity, and talent, an art section is a dire necessity. The following men are certainly worthy of praise, when we consider the efforts and talent associated with the artwork which appears on the division pages. This year Bernie Riciardi, as¬ sisted by Bob Kaye, Bob Allen, Ev Walker, Bob Mc- Elroy, Bill Saidmond, Art Kroll, Bob Stracken, and Toby Kramer did a splendid job of drawing the divi¬ sion pages in a manner which is indicative of student life. The most underrated and least appreciated sec¬ tion of the yearbook in the eyes of the reader is the advertising staff. This is truly paradoxical, since it is this staff that enables the student to purchase the book at such a reasonable price. Due to the efforts of our Advertising Manager, Bob Bugley, we were able to reduce the cost of the book to the student by $8.00. Hats off to the men who assisted Bob in solicit¬ ing ads during this period of recession, a condition which made the task a more difficult one. In any organization we always find the business group which is responsible for making the operation a financial success (break even). This year Business Manager Bob Jenkins, with the aid of Don Bean, Kurt France, Bill Farnsworth, Harv Rosenfeld, Doug Reed, and the many salesmen enacted a sales program which enabled the students to obtain a yearbook both con¬ veniently and inexpensively. After all the photo¬ graphs have been taken and the copy completed, it is the job of the make-up men to lay out the pages, using their judgment as to which photos are best in both quality and appropriateness. This year Make-up Editor, Larry Dworkin adopted a system whereby a few students were assigned to each section, and it was up to these groups to assemble the copy and photos of their respective sections according to the balanced layout which we adopted this year. The following men are the students who sacrificed their afternoons in order that we could complete the nine sections within the deadline. Year’s History — T. Willy Curran Faculty and Administration — Ed Stefanini Seniors — Shel Kesslen, Harv Rosenfeld, and Murray Elowitz Underclassmen — Mike Gutman and Dick Keats Honor Societies — Pete Ottowitz Activities — Larry Dworkin, Phil French, and Fred Cossick Athletics — Howey Painter and Stan Graveline Fraternities — Harv Rosenfeld and Willy Houde Advertising — Bob Bugley I am greatly indebted to the Managing Editor, Pete Ottowitz, who performed many diversified duties varying from sweeping and emptying baskets to supervising make-up. If it were not for Pete’s efforts the book would certainly not have attained the high journalistic quality which makes the “58” Peddler stand out above all previous yearbooks. Without the aid of the Administration, Faculty and local friends, the task of producing the yearbook would have been far more difficult. Our Faculty Ad¬ visor, Dr. Schwieger, was certainly instrumental in helping the staff foresee and correct its errors. His conscientious counselling enabled the staff to solve the many problems associated with the production of the yearbook. Both Dr. Van Arsdale’s and Miss Rugg’s offices were extremely cooperative in issuing data which was so often asked of them. And last but not least is our local Worcester Tech enthusiast, Al Banx. Al is responsible for the many cartoons that appear throughout the book. Truly, Al is extremely talented and we are deeply appreciative of the atmosphere which he added to the 1958 Peddler. Editor-in-Chief Joel Korelitz 184 Advertisements Compliments of THE CLASS OF ’58 By different methods men excel; but they are one who do all things well. TO THE CLASS OF ’58 CONGRATULATIONS AND SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE THE CLASS OF 1959 ’60 the Freshmen congRatulate thE Seniors and wisH theM successful carEers in engiNeering A.S.M.E. A.I.E.E. — WHERE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING BEGINS A.S.C.E. A.I.Ch.E. 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The forgings illustrated are typical of Wyman-Gordon close tolerance forgings that have been produced in quantity. In solving problems of tolerances, design and metallurgical quality, there is no substitute for Wyman-Gordon experience. Wynian-Gordon Company Established 1883 F O RGINGS OF ALUMINUM • WORCESTER HARVEY, ILLINOIS MAGNESIUM • STEEL • TITANIUM 1 , MASSACHUSETTS • DETROIT, MICHIGAN Manufacturers of THREAD ROLLING DIES THREAD ROLLING MACHINES KNURLS — THREAD ROLLS THREAD ROLLING ATTACHMENTS Reed Rolled Thread Die Co. Holden, Massachusetts CENTRAL SUPPLY CO. Everything in Plumbing , Heating and Water Supplies 39 Waldo Street Worcester, Massachusetts DENHOLM’S VISIT OUR NEW MEN’S SHOPS On the Street Floor To the Class of ’58 HAIL AND FAREWELL! May these college years linger long in your memory, and may there forever he a warm spot in your heart for THE HIGHLANDER We Wish You Health , Happiness and Every Success ANGELO and JIMMY Compliments of GOYETTE’S ESSO STATION KESSELI MORSE COMPANY Masons Supplies Building Materials Transit Mixed Concrete Tile and Floor Covering Installations Corner of Boynton Highland Streets Worcester, Massachusetts 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 OVALITY 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 ARTER CRINDINC S. Hurowitz, W.P.l. ' 22 jtVJA A vXJ-1-JLi N UM.L i 7 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 M. D. HOLMES SONS, INC. Carbide External 33 Millbrook Street Special Worcester, Massachusetts Precision Grinding Machines • Plumbing — Heating — Air-Conditioning 15 Sagamore Road Worcester, Massachusetts Worcester Automatic Machine Company Builders of Special Machinery Precision Machine Tool Rebuilding 91 Webster Street • Worcester 3, Mass. Telephone PL 2-8247 SALMONSENS FRESH LOCAL MILK A Better Milk for All the Family 5-7 Victoria Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts PL 2-6562 Tilden Equipment Service Compliments of Aerol Wheels and Casters 1 orton Tumbling Abrasives STAFFORD IRON WORKS INCORPORATED 91 Webster Street • Worcester 3, Mass. Telephone PL 7-1937 135 Stafford Street 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 Worcester, Massachusetts Worcester, Massachusetts New patterns for profits ... When hand operations are replaced by high speed mecha¬ nized methods, you benefit with lower costs, higher production, better quality control. In production drilling, Leland-Gifford is the best source for sound, economical and effective solutions. STEP 1 Hopper feed 4-station deep hole drilling unit. Each station auto¬ matically loads, positions and drills 3 16 x 5.860 hole in automatic transmission part. Discharge to conveyor at 100 pcs. per hour. STEP 2 ► Convey to second unit, drill small cross hole to meet deep hole and ream deep hole. Eject to conveyor at 200 pcs. per hour. Call in your nearby Leland-Gifford sales engineer. I I I I I I_ 1 I LELAND-GIFFORD I DRILLING MACHINES WORCESTER 1, MASSACHUSETTS, U.S.A. Chicago 45 2515 W. Peterson Ave. Detroit 10429 W. McNichols Rd. Cleveland 22 P. O. Box 853 New York Office 75 S. Orange Ave. South Orange, N.J. Los Angeles Office 2620 Leonis Blvd. Vernon 58, Cal. Indianapolis 6, P. O. Box 1051 Rochester 12, P. O. Box 24, Charlotte Station M9HHI iXimm wBBWm BEST WISHES MONARCH SPRING AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Incorporated ABDOW SCRAP IRON CO. 18 Canterbury Street Worcester, Massachusetts 600 Boston Turnpike Shrewsbury, Massachusetts G. T. Abdow, ’53 Compliments of C. V. BIANCHI SONS, INC. 428 Shrewsbury Street Worcester, Massachusetts BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF ’58 PUTNAM THURSTON’S RESTAURANT Celebrating Its 100th Anniversary As Worcester’s Finest Restaurant .4 Favorite of Worcester Tech Undergraduates and Alumni Complete Banquet Faeilities 19-27 Mechanic Street, Worcester, Massachusetts Telephone PL 3-5427 Charles K. Davis John K. Davis James K. Davis Winter proofing Leaking Masonry Walls Above Ground — Repointing Open Weathered Joints in Masonry Walls. • W ESTERN ATERPROOFING COMPANY, INC. 82 West Dedham Street — Boston 18, Mass. WHERE WILL YOU BE IN 1988? 1958 1968 1978 1988 To plan ahead and get ahead ... PICK THE STEADY GROWTH R IGHT now, your business future lies en¬ tirely ahead of you. On the “curve” of your predictable future, there’s no place to go but up. But project that curve ahead 20 or 30 years; you want it to keep right on going up — steadily. With this end in view, you are probably looking for a future with what you believe is a “growth company.” This term, however, might be misleading. To evaluate it on a long-term basis, measure this growth against time. Is it too fast for stability? Is it too slow and uncertain for your personal advancement? Or is it steady enough to give you confidence in your own future growth? Here at The Heald Machine Company growth and stability go hand in hand. The machines that we make are used in prac¬ tically every branch of the entire metal¬ working industry. Heald is very definitely a growth com¬ pany-one that has expanded steadily for the HEALD MACHINE many years and is now broadening out even more rapidly than ever before. For example, the application of Heald machines to large, AUTOMATED production lines has put us into other than strictly high-precision work — and the machines we are building today are performing operations that were con¬ sidered out of our field just a few years ago. This growth pattern means excellent oppor¬ tunities for your progress and advancement, too. And to help you get ahead, Heald offers you one of the most complete and compre¬ hensive training programs available. All things considered, you can plan on a promising future at Heald. For the full story on what Heald has to offer to graduate engineers, see your placement director, or write to Matthew Stepanski, Industrial Re¬ lations Director, The Heald Machine Com¬ pany, Worcester 6, Massachusetts. Bore-Matics Internal Grinders Rotary Surface Grinders Chicago COMPANY Subsidiary of The Cincinnati Milling Machine Co. Worcester 6, Massachusetts • Cleveland • Dayton • Detroit • Indianapolis m IHEALDI New York WtfSgtfk 4 V p r ' ' ■ L ‘? ■ vr, j r ' r. m $ START ;v l ■ MERCHANT AND ROD MILL Atlantic Steel Company Atlanta, Georgia - ■ WwmWmk Morgan engineered and equipped from charging car to cooling bed this new Atlantic Steel Mill is now in full operation. This mill is just one of two hundred and twenty- one Morgan continuous rolling mills which have been purchased by steel plants throughout the world. MORGAN CONSTRUCTION CO., Worcester, Massachusetts Rolling Mills • Morgoil Bearings • Wire Mills • Regenerative Furnace Control • Ejectors • Gas Producers RM 72 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 Water 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 SMITH FYFE, INC. Ice Cream Manufacturers Patronize Our GOLDSTEIN, SWANK GORDON CO. Advertisers Established 1899 JEWELERS 5 Norwich Street Worcester, Massachusetts R. L. WHIPPLE CO., INC. Woodis Industrial Supply Corporation Established 1934 BUILDERS Metal Cutting Tools a Specialty PL 5-6194 131 Central St., Worcester, Massachusetts R A MACHINE CO., INC. Radio Maintenance Supply Company • WHOLESALE Engineering — Development — Production Radio and Electronics • Hi-Fi Systems 100 Grove St., Worcester, Massachusetts 80 Thomas St., Worcester 8, Massachusetts Telephone PL 6-8311 AMERICAN STEEL WIRE DIVISION OF UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION Manufacturers of STEEL WIRE AND WIRE PRODUCTS ELECTRICAL WIRES CABLES WIRE ROPE ROPE SLINGS COLD ROLLED STRIP STEEL RAIL BONDS WIRE FORMS SPRINGS BRIERLY, LOMBARD COMPANY, INC. Compliments of Wholesale Distributors of DAVID CLARK CO. 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Close to a Century o f Service in Supplying America’s Schools — Thus Serving America’s Youth Milton Bradley Offers a Diversified Line with a Single Common Denominator FINGER PAINT POSTER COLORS WATER COLORS Quality CRAYRITE CRAYONS MODELING CLAY PAPER CUTTERS PRE-SCHOOL TOYS SCHOOL SUPPLIES SCHOOL FURNITURE Games — Toys and Picture Puzzles Providing Fun for Every Age Milton Bradley Company, Springfield 2, Mass, ii ii| Branches in CHICAGO.NEW YORK MILTON BRADLEY Compliments of GEO. F. BLAKE, INC. James Cowan Sons, Inc. Wholesale Dealers BEEF • VEAL LAMB • PORK 20 Temple Street Worcester, Massachusetts ---- :::::::: =:££:££= £££££££ ifiiiill €.i inmiiiiii ■ M emtdeflm 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 ' LORING 0 STUDIOS New England ' s Largest School Photographers THE HEFFERNAN PRESS 150 Fremont Street Worcester, Massachusetts Printers to the PEDDLER R R Plumbing Supply Corp. Wholesale Dealers in Plumbing , Heating and Industrial Supplies HENRY M. RITZ, Class of ’38 135 Union Street, Worcester, Massachusetts Telephone PL 7-4543 Compliments of HERFF JONES CO. MURCHISON DIVISION OFFICIAL JEWELERS TO THE CLASS OF ’58 Compliments of New Method Plating and Enameling Co., Inc. 43 Hammond Street Worcester 3, Massachusetts PLeasant 4-2671 Compliments of the Rodney Hunt Machine Co. ESTABLISHED SINCE 1840 • Water Control Equipment O Textile Machinery • Industrial Rolls 9 Process Equipment 122 MILL ST., ORANGE, MASSACHUSETTS, U.S.A. The Colorado Fuel Iron Corporation WICKWIRE SPENCER STEEL DIVISION Compliments of • 575 Madison Avenue New York 22, N. Y. FRIENDLY ICE CREAM MORGAN SPRINGS DEPARTMENT Palmer, Massachusetts • The Advertising Staff of the 1958 PEDDLER wishes to extend its gratitude to the many ADVERTISERS who , through their ful publication of this book possible. generous patronage , have made the success- INSTITUTE ROAD zo objectives of the Development Program Dormitory and Dining Center Central Library Field House Physics Laboratory and Classroom Building . Remodeling of Salisbury Laboratories for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering . Remodeling of Kent Laboratories for Electrical Engineering I ROAD POLYTECHNIC INST k PROPERTY OF WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE Gordon Library Archives Special Collections Dwpi