Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Peddler Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 232 of the 1959 volume:

the class of presents • • • Harvey J. Rosenfeld Editor-in-Chief Wilfred J. Houde Managing Editor Edward J. Stefanini Make-up Editor William F. Curran Copy Editor F. William Farnsworth Business Manager John Robichard Advertising Manager William Saimond Art Editor Fred Blonder Photography Editor DED One of the rarest things to be found in a large group of people is a unanimity among the members. In a group of 1000 there is usually a difference of opinion on any question that arises. Yet, on this campus, there exists an opinion which approaches being unanimous. It is this opinion that is being ex¬ pressed by the editors in dedicating the 1959 Peddler to Dean Ernest W. Hollows. Dean Ernest Hollows ICATION That familiar smile Our loyal hockey fan When Dean Hollows came to Tech in 1947, the school gained not only an excellent English professor but also a man who was deeply interested in students and enjoyed being among them. Although this was the first time he had taught at Tech, Dean Hollows was no stranger to Worcester. His high school days were spent at South High and his college years at Clark University. After graduation in 1943, Dean Hollows served as an interpreter in the Army until the end of the war. Then he returned to college as an instructor of English, first at William and Mary and later at V.P.I. before coming back to Worcester. There is no denying that Bouncy Ernie”, as he was described in the ’54 Peddler, was one of the most popular teachers during his time as a professor. Alumni describe his classes as alive” and invigorating” and remember Dean Hollows’ Monday morning quizzes as eye-opening”. The students responded to Dean Hollows’ terrific enthusiasm by giving him their admir¬ ation and highest esteem. This was demonstrated in 1955 when he was tapped for Skull. It was also in 1955 that Bouncy Ernie” became Assistant Dean of Students and Admissions. The man with the dynamic personality was then able to turn his fullest attentions to the students from the prospective freshmen to the graduating seniors. In recent years Dean Hollows has also become active in Tech alumni affairs. Foremost among Dean Hollows’ outside interest are his family, attendance to all Tech’s athletic and social events, and working on the Clark alumni council. Big Ernie”, as his friends in Boynton Hall call him, has put his enthusiasm for the students to work in their behalf. His personal feeling is that any college exists only for the students” and he continually puts this philosophy into action. In Dean Hollows the stu¬ dents have a friend and ally, for his faith and confidence in them is strong and dynamic. Tech men realize this and wish to express their gratitude and indebtedness to Dean Ernest Hollows. 5 tech ' s colleg One might think that changes in a school occur gradually, over a number of years; and yet, as this year’s history proves, a good deal has happened since last the year’s history was written. Of some occurrences there is tangible evidence; others leave only memories. But whatever the type of mark, the happenings of the past year should be written down together, so that all may see that 1958-59 was as they say of champagne, a good year. To begin by saying, Morgan Hall, the new dor¬ mitory, was opened to the students in September”, would be slightly inaccurate — in fact, it would be a base lie. The worthy young men who shared a desk in San¬ ford Riley with four others, and those heroes, famed in song and saga, who bunked at mid-court of Alumni Gym, were the victims of organized labor or some such villain, whose foolishness led to a delay in the grand opening. However, all this was taken with a smile, a jest, a chortle, by the undaunted young lads, and indeed soon their wrongs were righted. Rumor has it that there was lead-piping done at the railroad station on the Sunday of freshman arrival. Whatever the basis for this tale, it is true that rushing Now, if the photographer will just leave . . . 8 was early this fall. It is debatable whether the new sys¬ tem really improved things that much. The pros and cons of an early rush versus an extended rush can be argued for years, but by the large it was a successful rushing period. Freshman hazing, i.e., rubberneck tours to Subur¬ bia, was done away with, but the usual thrice-daily rumble at Earle Bridge was still in evidence. The poor Class of ’62 — beset on all sides by fouled-up living quar¬ ters, leering fraternity men, and the Thugs of ’61 — they still managed to survive, that is, until they got to class. The sieve size gets smaller every year. The august Department of Electrical Engineering was in a state of turmoil, even more so than usual, be¬ cause of the interior renovations being done. For a while it looked as though someone had forgotten the plans and was merely causing chaos in the venerable struc¬ ture, but now one can see that there really was some¬ thing going on, and the place looks fairly good. It will never be mistaken for the Caribe Hilton, but the hardy E.E.’s won’t mind. The Department of Military Science and Tactics moved its Division Main from the late lamented Jenn¬ ings House to Riley House, the former student center. Rumor has it that Riley House will be painted OD in the near future. At any rate, the new surroundings are much more pleasant, and all ROTC classes are held in Riley. As for Jennings House, it was torn down in two days by a group of small boys throwing stones. Plans call for tennis courts to be put in the lot where it once stood. Changes were made this year in the cadet unit, from one battalion to a regiment having two battalions. I ate too much. Did you — excuse me, dear — see that hat she had on?” Man — like Wow! 9 The Dissipated Eight Heels together, thumbs along the seams . . . Someone could mention here the old saw about too many chiefs and not enough Indians, but the greater number of cadet instructors aided both the instructors and the student. Cadet Colonel Miles Grant was C.O. of the regiment. If Botch Pritchard’s future teams compile records comparable to that of this year’s eleven, he’ll probably be fired. Just ask Terry Brennan. At any rate, the 1958 W.P.I. football team came within one oft-discussed point of an undefeated season, and was certainly one of the small-college powers in New England. During this same period of time such honored traditions as the Paddle Rush and the Rope Pull occurred, with a fired-up Sopho¬ more Class victorious in the former while being quenched in the latter. The alumni came trooping back for Homecoming I’ll get you on the Bandstand . . .” 10 Get the little round black thing outta here. (actually they arrived in long, shiny Detroit chrome- wagons, befitting successful engineers). As has become the custom on Homecoming Day, it rained and was cold. However, that didn’t bother the intrepid graduates or undergraduates, bolstered as they were by the good things of this earth (it starts with B and rhymes with shoes). They sallied forth to watch a thrilling 3-3 tie with Tufts in soccer, those, that is, who did not view the 14-8 defeat the football team nailed on Coast Guard. A Homecoming dance was held that evening, at which time it was announced that Sigma Phi Epsilon had won the award for best Homecoming display. The entire campus was saddened by the untimely death of Dr. Ernest D. Wilson, head of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry. He was suc¬ ceeded by Dr. Wilmer L. Kranich, who has been a Look, Ma, it’s yellow with spotted wings. Joey meets resistance 11 So okay, some people wear them in their shoes. member of the Department for some years. Tangible evidence of Tech’s progress could be observed on November 11, when the cornerstone was placed in the new Physics building. The new quarters of the Physics Department, which barring unforeseen delay will be ready for use in September of 1959, was financed largely by the Olin Foundation, and oddly enough is called Olin Hall. Mr. Charles L. Horn, Presi¬ dent, and Mr. James O. Wynn, Director, of the Olin Foundation were present at the ceremonies, which were truly impressive and memorable. An addition to the activities of the school sports- wise was the creation of the Wrestling Club. Since this was its first year, it may be a while before wrestling is recognized as a varsity sport; however, the showing of the club so far certainly warrants it a future place on Rock must’ve gotten him. Dave and a riveted connection. A mammoth undertaking — the Homecoming display. Old and new But, George, it’s the handball court. To sleep, perchance to dream . . . ” Tech’s varsity roster. Possibly the best Wednesday morning assembly in many years was that of October 29, when Tech was honored to have General Carlos P. Romulo as the guest speaker. General Romulo, formerly the president of the General Assembly of the United Nations, and presently the Philippine ambassador to the United States, spoke about the United Nations, its shortcomings, and how it might be made of more use. A man small in physical stature, General Romulo’s talk exhibited the wit, ver¬ satility, and vast knowledge which have raised him to a high position in world diplomacy. As is their custom, the honor societies held their fall pledgings in the fall. If they held winter pledgings, it would naturally follow that they would hold them in the winter. Anyway, a number of deserving seniors and Kavemen. juniors were tendered pledgeship, and thereafter were seen with their various ribbons, slugs, badges and bents. In December, twenty-one seniors received notice that they had been elected to membership in Who’s Who among Students in American Colleges and Univer¬ sities”. This was the largest group of seniors at Tech ever to be honored by membership in Who’s Who. Each year the Masque presents two portions of Duve drives. dramatic fare, an e ntree in the fall and the main course in the spring, on J.P. Weekend. This year the entree was Twelve Angry Men”, which was presented on the 19th of November to a packed house in Alden Mem¬ orial. As anticipated, the young thespians did a splendid job in their suspenseful portrayal of deadlocked jury. Come we now to the weekend of December 5, 6, and 7. At about this time every year, whilst the thoughts Fred fires. The faculty skit. 14 Somebody down there likes me. One for my baby . . . O Great White Father . . of young children are focused on Old St. Nick, and the nose-drop manufacturers are enjoying record sales, and Gump Worsley is back on tranquillizers again, the tor¬ tured Tech student, having trudged through the searing desert of the Institute, sees ahead of him an oasis where he can drink his fill. Yes, it’s the I.F. Weekend, and he usually does. This year the I.F. Council outdid them¬ selves to make their affair a success, and they certainly succeeded. Morg Whitney was general chairman of the dance, the offical name of which was the Tann- enbaum Ball”. Alden Memorial was tastefully strewn with Douglas Firs and Sequoias (along with the more conventional pines and spruces), through whose boughs floated the smooth sounds of the Ralph Stuart Orchestra. Following the society-band trend of the past years, in which we saw Lester Lanin and Harry Marchard, this year’s band led by Ralph Stuart was no disappoint¬ ment. Also on hand were the Dissipated Eight”, an octet from Middlebury College, who provided inter¬ mission entertainment for the dancers. The rest of the I.F. Weekend was spent in various ways, all of which no doubt were very enjoyable and pleasant. Each social club on campus had its little agenda, to which spontaneous additions were made by the individual members as they saw fit. Ah, yes, a good time was had by all. Following the Christmas recess, the happy Tech students returned to prep for final exams. But before they could really begin — lo! Look what was upon them Gotta keep up the house average — the Pi Delt Songfest! This year Lee Courtemanche, vice-president of Pi Delta Epsilon, was chairman of the songfest, which was held on January 16; and although the outcome was fairly predictable, (Sig Ep by a tenor) the competition was close, and the enterainment was good. The Greek-letter Boys’ Clubs had a good year. No foolishness like that up at Deke Wiliams happened, and amicable relations were in order, at least on the sur¬ face. A few things of note might be recorded: the local fraternity, Sigma Delta, became a full member chapter of the national fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon, known affectionately as Teke; and the national fraternity of Theta Kappa Phi a chapter of which can be found here at Tech, joined with another national fraternity, Phi Kappa, to form, appropriately enough, Phi Kappa Theta. Thus we now have chapters of ten national fraternities gracing our campus, one of which has just been granted membership, while another has doubled in size. We also might point out that Alpha Tau Omega again won the excellence award, whilst the Thinker, symbol of scholarship improvement, rests in the hallow¬ ed halls of SAE. The man with the slide rule hanging below his belt would wince if he heard Tech referred to as a school where athletes take part in extra-curricular activi¬ ties, such as going to class. We all know, of course, that it isn’t so. However, this couldn’t be proven false by this year’s athletic record. Added to the predicted success of the football team was the completely unforetold brilliance of Charley McNulty’s basketball squad. This team was perhaps the biggest story of the year, as it repeatedly upset its opponents until eventually its wins were no longer considered upsets. Even bigger than the team itself the spirit instilled in Tech’s formerly lethar¬ gic fans. This spirit, evident in the packed seats at all home basketball games, could be seen also at foreign contests, where large delegations from Tech would come to root for their boys. Strange and wonderful to say, there were even people without skates going into the Arena on nights when the Hockey Club had its games, just to watch Messrs. Wheeler and Gasek lead the team to a successful season. What is this old school coming to? New buildings, record enrollment, headlines in sports as well as educa¬ tion . . . We live in the midst of history and don’t know it’s being made. That’s why we write it down now and then — that’s why this is being written now. The happen¬ ings of one school year don’t make much of a mark — but they do make a mark, however small. Add up a lot of marks, and you have history — the basis for any¬ thing mankind will ever accomplish. 16 Jn Mmnrtam iEnteat Sana Milamt . To be regarded, throughout life, as a man of high esteem, ability, and fortitude is truly an honor. But, to be also remembered, even in death, as a man of deep-hearted sincerity, loyalty, and dedicated friendship, is an honor worthy of a great man”. Such a man was Dr. Ernest Dana Wilson. As a scientist, he was outstanding. As a teacher, his rare ability to apply and translate his thoughts won him the respect and admiration of his students. His relation with his students did not cease, however, in the classroom. His interest in their welfare and activi¬ ties continued even into their careers. In many cases, Dr. Wilson was instrumental in the successes and goals attained by some of his students. His zeal appeared even as a critic where he exhibited a severe, but honest and si ncere opinion. Dr. Wilson’s achievements and strongly built loyalities will be ever present amongst us. His existence was truly that of a man”. 17 President Arthur Bronwell The President ' s Message Charles Kettering, a pioneering industrialist, once said, where there is an open mind there is a frontier.” If, in your education, you have cultivated an open mind, if you can see the frontiers and understand something of their possibilities, then you have gained a priceless asset. But how often do the frontiers recede into dim obscurity as the once open mind finds itself cluttered up with the immediacies of life? The truly open mind—the mind which will find the frontiers—is that which is dedicated to the highest ideals in service, while ever striving to enlarge the horizons of education and to build the fner qualities of character. Our best wishes go with you as you venture forth. In you Worcester Tech places its confdence and its hopes. Arthur Bronwell 18 President’s Family Susan at the helm President’s Executive Committee 19 TALMAN W. VAN ARSDALE, JR. DONALD GRAHAM DOWNING FRANCIS WILLIAM ROYS M. LAWRENCE PRICE Seated: Paris Fletcher, Leonard M. Krull, Arthur B. Bronwell, Philip M. Morgan, Chairman; F. Harold Daniels, George W. Smith, Jr. Standing: Rev. Gordon M. Torgerson, Earle C. Hughes, Chandler W. Jones, Francis W. Roys, Robert W. Stoddard, Thomas L. Counihan, Talman W. Van Arsdale, Jr., Helge S. Johnson, Wayne E. Keith, Burton W. Marsh, Arthur W. Knight, Philip R. Delphos, M. Lawrence Price, George A. Walker, Donald G. Downing, Peter W. Brouwers, Rev. Dr. Gerald J. Jud, Dwight E. Jones. The highest echelon in the administrative chain of com¬ mand at the Institute is a corporation, consisting of twenty-nine members. It is known as the board of trustees. It is this group which sets the major policies of Worcester Tech, such as the current development program. The program is now well under way, with the occupation of Morgan Hall, the remodeling of Atwater-Kent Laboratories, and the comple¬ tion of Olin Hall of Physics each in the last stages. Plans now also include a new central library and field house, as well as badly needed remodeling of Salisbury Laboratories. The program has been extremely successful to date, finan¬ cially at least, since the five and a half million dollars needed for its completion has been realized. The Board is composed mainly of interested leaders in business and industry, in addition to the President of the In¬ stitute, the Mayor of Worcester, and several ministers serving as ex-officio members. 22 THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANTHONY RUKSNAITIS DAVID LLOYD ARTHUR KNIGHT WILLIAM LOCKE B - B. SCHOONOVER ROBERT ROCHETTE ■H ADMINISTRATION 23 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING The fields of the chemical engineer and the chemist are closely interrelated, but the development of modern in¬ dustry has created a need for men of somewhat different aptitudes and training for work in each field. The work of the chemist deals principally with chem¬ icals and chemical processes. He studies substances and the reactions between them. The chemical engineer deals prin¬ cipally with the design, construction and operation of equip¬ ment, and the application of manufacturing processes in which chemical changes are involved. To meet the training requirements for men in both branches of the profession, the Institute offers two distinct courses, Chemical Engineering and Chemistry. The chem¬ ists devote more of their time to the pure science courses of Organic and Physical Chemistry, while the chemical engineer’s preparation leans more heavily on professional courses of Unit Operations, and Thermodynamics. The department at Tech offers excellent Laboratory facil¬ ities and excellent instruction for both chemists and chemical engineers, and is continually broadening the scope of its pro¬ gram to meet the increasing demands of industry. Harry tries to identify the unknown Well—Some freshmen enjoy their chem lab Volume production in the unit-op lab AND CHEMISTRY WHAT EXPERIMENT DID YOU GIVE HIM ANYWAY ? Accuracy is the watchword in labs Seated: Prof. Frederic R. Butler, Prof. Wilbur B. Bridgman, Prof. Maurice E. Smith, Prof. Harry B. Feldman, Prof. Wilmer L. Kranich, Prof. John M. Petrie. Standing: Mr. Kenneth D. Roettger, Prof. Charles W. Shipman, Prof. Robert C. Plumb, Prof. David Todd, Mr. Joseph E. Boggio, Mr. William C. Rogler, Jr., Prof. Robert E. Wagner, Mr. Willis E. Gray, Jr., Mr. Joseph F. Coveney, Mr. Robert A. Yates, Mr. Norman M. Howe, Jr., Mr. Thomas F. Sincock, Mr. Donald F. Berth. That tree has moved since last year! CIVIL ENGINEERING The Civil Engineering Department at W.P.I. is designed to give the individual student a thorough education in the basic principles underlying all civil engineering and also to give the student a reasonable amount of cultural and business training which every professional engineer should possess-. Although the course is based on mathematical and scien¬ tific subjects, it also provides courses that deal with more varied fields such as geology, civil law, and economics. Preceding the senior year, the student is given the chance to practice some of the surveying and engineering knowledge which he has accumulated during the past years. This includes the fields of plane and geodetic surveying and photogrammetry. Modern laboratories, such as the Alden Hydraulic Lab¬ oratory and the extensive concrete lab, are available to test the theories which are taught in class. In addition to what the student learns from the Institute itself, he also has the opportuntiy to visit engineering works which enable him to observe actual civil engineering procedures. 26 Day at the beach A chance to practice some surveying . . Seated: Prof. Carl H. Koontz, Prof. Carl F. Meyer. Standing: Mr. Joseph D. Sage, Mr. Armand J. Silva, Mr. Roger H. Wildt, Prof. E. Russell Johnston, Mr. Robert J. Schultz, Mr. Frank DeFalco, Mr. Richard Lamothe. 27 Seated, front: Prof. Frederick A. Anderson, Prof. Leslie C. Wilbur, Prof. Kenneth E. Scott, Prof. James J. Kauzlarich, Mr. Hartley T. Grandin, Jr., Mr. Paul A. Cnossen, Mr. Ozden Aslan, Prof. Robert J. Hall. Seated, back: Prof. Leslie J. Hooper, Prof. Kenneth G. Merriam, Prof. Fred N. Webster, Prof. Carl G. Johnson, Prof. Donald N. Zwiep, Prof. Harold W. Dows, Prof. Bernard L. Wellman, Prof. John H. Whenman, Prof. Frank S. Finlayson. Standing: Mr. Robert W. Holden, Mr. Tennyson T.S. Wang, Prof. David Krashes, Prof. Roy F. Bourgault, Mr. Raymond R. Hagglund, Prof. Herbert W. Yankee, Prof. Carlton W. Staples, Prof. John A. Bjork, Mr. Alden T. Roys, Prof. Harold S. Corey. Confronted with the fundamental laws . . MECHANICAL The profession of Mechanical Engineering covers a wide range of activities, from manufacturing and processing in¬ dustries to transportation, power generation, and plant con¬ struction; and all of these branches can be subdivided into much more specialized fields. However, when the Tech freshman selects Mechanical Engineering as the type of profession he would like to pursue, he is first confronted with the fundamental laws and theories of technology. This necessary background consisting of basic mathematics and engineering science is given to all M.E. students during their sophomore and junior years. Statics, strength of materials, dynamics, kinematics, and courses of practical application are typical requirements in this back¬ ground. By the end of his junior year at Tech, the M.E. student is expected to be adequately prepared for a more specialized field, and is allowed to select one of four options: machine design, industrial problems, heat power, or aerodynamics. Under the direction of Professor Don Zwiep, head of the M.E. Department, a weekly one-hour seminar for all the seniors has been instituted. The purpose of this seminar is to give the student the direct opportunity to suggest im¬ provements in the M.E. schedule and to express any general complaints. This seminar is just one of the many advances in the progressive M.E. Department. 28 . . and courses of practical application are typical . . Brains and . . ENGINEERING ONE-TWO-THREE- In this problem you put the vector in the wrong direction 29 ELECTRICAL Piercing, Man! The field of electrical engineering is expanding here at Tech at an increasing rate. This year the Atwater Kent Lab¬ oratories underwent considerable change with the remodel¬ ing of the upper gallery, the main laboratory and the first floor; thereby making way for more classrooms and a close control of the laboratory work. The laboratory period in each department course is closely coordinated with the classroom work with the use of modern equipment. In this way, an opportunity is offered to each student to gain valuable practical experience which gives a real feeling to the ideas and concepts learned in the classroom. Also available to the student is an opportunity to join the student branch of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, which has the full support of the head of the department, Prof. Glen Richardson, and his staff. The student branch of the AIEE has regularly scheduled meetings with lectures, and supplemented with movies, by expert men in industry. The AIEE meetings are also another way of getting to meet and express new ideas in the field of electrical engineering. Later, after graduation, the department offers a well- rounded program to the qualified and interested graduates. Seated: Prof. William R. Grogan, Prof. George E. Stannard, Prof. Theo¬ dore H. Morgan, Prof. Glen A. Richardson, Prof. Douglas E. Howes, Prof. Hobart H. Newell, Prof. William W. Locke. Standing: Mr. James S. Demetry, Mr. Robert K. Crane, Mr. David G. Willard, Mr. John P. Densler, Mr. Archie K. McCurdy, Mr. Donald J. Grenier, Prof. Richard G. Beschle, Mr. Fred H. Lohrey, Prof. Owen W. Kennedy, Mr. John G. Smith, Prof. Romeo L. Moruzzi, Mr. John H. Atchison, Prof. Russell H. Krackhardt, Mr. Richard J. Ferguson, Prof. William B. Wadsworth, Mr. Stephen Z. Gunter. I ' W i ■ 1 i . • 1 9B ? 4 •f nl ' 30 ENGINEERING Surprising what you don’t know? NOW WNAT PO I DO? This is how it works? 31 Two and two do equal four . . . MATHEMATICS Z.Cs r Jxr-cosx+C 3 . x 4 x+ 3 � y I t I homework: rs- 2 -S 3 o ROB‘ 3, 6, to, � , 13, IS, JT 33, 43 3 O ©, 3 .?, 3 ; ?2 oPTtow.- Pro . 7 2 � 9.7 mu kiimimiiirii iiiii ■iimiiiiiiiiiKin -rue v SAV It ' « MERE. TO STAY i Math is the primary and basic tool that an engineer has at his disposal, and without it he is left helpless. In order to make certain that every Tech student learns how to use this tool, the Institute provides the student with a useful background in the theory and application of math¬ ematics. The department leads the student through a maze of hyperbolic paraboloids, prolate cycloids, and double in¬ tegrals, after which a Tech man finds that he has finished the course with a good understanding of how to put these to work. The result of this program is that the student is able to apply mathematics to engineering, with confidence. Seated: Prof. Elliot L. Buell, Prof. Edward C. Brown, Prof. Richard N. Cobb, Prof. Harris Rice, Mr. Fred W. Wolock. Standing: Mr. Vincent F. Connolly, Prof. Ralph D. Nelson, Mr. Charles G. Cullen, Prof. Ralph H. Niemann, Mr. Ramon C. Scott. 32 Long one of the smallest departments on the hill, the physics course is beginning to come into its own. In the past few years the percentage of students majoring in physics has more than doubled. The completion of Olin Hall, the new physics building, will add impetus to this already grow¬ ing rank of physicists. At the present time, however, the main function of the Physics Department is the teaching of general physics to the freshmen and sophomores. Since physics is the cornerstone of all engineering the general physics course is one of the most important of the freshman and sophomore years. A student majoring in physics not only takes the con¬ tinuations of general physics, including mechanics, acoustics, optics, electricity, heat, and selected modern physics, but also is required to take courses in the mathematics department his iunior and senior years. PHYSICS E = IR Prof. Arnold Tubis, Prof. Benjamin A. Wooten, Mr. Robert Long, Prof. Louis P. Granath, Prof. Donald W. Howe, Jr., Prof. Kurt L. Mayer, Prof. Allan E. Parker, Prof. John C. Johnson, Prof. Ralph Heller, Prof. Bernard Hildebrand, Prof. John H. Muller, Prof. Arthur Herschman. 33 ENGLISH English is the language spoken by numerous United States citizens, and it is expected that college graduates shall be particularly adept at it. So it is that we here at Worcester Polytechnic Institute have for our edification and education the Department of English, whose duty it is to make literary silk purses of the non-spelling sows’ ears which enroll as freshmen. To accomplish this mammoth task, the Department first presents its two-term Freshman English course, which gives excellent coverage to the essentials of grammar, plus giving the student the chance to express himself in writing, an art that even engineers still practice. As for literature, the De¬ partment’s choice of reading materials is an absorbing mix¬ ture of plays, poems, and short stories. Except for annual autumn encounters with the three upper classes (encounters termed summer reading exams”), the Department’s only other dealing with students is the spe ech course, given to seniors. Now that the student can read, write, spell, and talk, he is ready for his college diploma. Professor Higginbottom and his cohorts have prepared the student well for his debut into society; for it doesn’t matter if he is an ace with the slide rule—the student is not qualified unless he can communicate coherently with his colleagues in the national language — English. Seated: Prof. Theodore H. Packard, Prof. Edwin Higginbottom, Prof. Arthur A. Kennedy, Jr. Standing: Mr. Ralph R. Rogers, Mr. David P. McKay, Mr. James Hensel. 34 You know how it is! ECONOMICS Indeed the most practical of the liberal arts departments is the Department of Economics, Government, and Business. It is here that the Tech engineering student receives valuable practical training, not only in dealing with economic figures, but also with people and ideas. Critical thinking is a must, and every facet of the program has this end in view. Inspired with a new-found interest in public affairs and economic trends, the student attains an understnding of these subjects never before possessed. Knowledge gained in the business courses offered inevitably proves indispensible to under¬ standing human relations with superiors, subordinates, and colleagues, in industry. Generally speaking, a more socially use¬ ful and intelligent engineer is the product of this department. The department is fortunate to have as its head Dr. Al¬ bert J. Schwieger. Dr. Schwieger, who has been a member of the faculty at Tech since 1930, is a graduate of Hamline College, and he received his Master’s at Clark and his Ph.D at Harvard. Besides being Head of the Department since 1937, Dr. Schwieger has also been director of Tech’s school of Industrial Management since 1950. Assisting Dr. Schwieger are Professors Joseph F. Zim¬ merman, Thaddeus H. Roddenbery, and Nicholas L. Onorato, Tech’s answer to Britain’s Angry Young Men”. These four gentlemen provide a dedicated and able staff not to be equaled in many colleges. Prof. Albert J. Schwieger, Prof. Thaddeus H. Roddenbery, Prof. Joseph F. Zimmerman, Prof. Nicholas L. Onorato. Well, Professor Roddenbery, according to Marxian theory . . . 35 HISTORY AND LANGUAGE Although Tech produces men especially trained and well- versed in the fields of engineering and science, they also re¬ ceive important non-technical subjects in their curriculum which aid them in becoming well-rounded individuals. An engineer armed with merely a vast store of technical know¬ ledge could hardly venture forth into a world of liberal edu¬ cation without having some idea of his heritage and his country’s history, since everything that man accomplishes is based on his past achievements, and such achievements are synonymous with the history of mankind. All of this, plus an understanding of elementary German and German reading which is invaluable in the field of en¬ deavor of many college graduates, are provided for the engi¬ neers, scientists, and leaders who graduate from Tech, by the History and Modern Language Department. Not only can these courses offer a relief from the tech¬ nical courses in their material, but the instructors also do a great deal in presenting their courses to make them informa¬ tive, as well as entertaining. Professor Atwood, head of the department, and his co¬ horts in Artis Liberates, Professors Scheifley, Johnson, and Back, comprise the four-man department that helps prepare Tech students to understand the background, development, and future outlook of our country, as well as gaining a basic knowledge of the elements of the German language. Seated: Prof. Leland L. Atwood. Standing: Prof. Arthur W. Back, Prof. Donald E. Johnson, Prof. Claude K. Scheifley. 36 That eignt o’clock glare . . MILITARY SCIENCE DEPARTMENT REGIMENTAL STAFF Major Lee Smith, Jr., Major David Evensen, Colonel Miles Grant, Jr., Major Philip Puddington, Captain Lee Courtemanche, Msgt. Jerry Gibbs. The purpose of the R.O.T.C. Department is to prepare Tech men to become officers in the United States Signal Corps. This year, the R.O.T.C. Department is training the largest group of students in its history at the Institute. In order to accomplish this task, and facilitate the training of such a large group of students, the student corps was enlarged this year from a battalion to a regiment. This enables over twice as many students to obtain valuable experience at com¬ mand and administrative positions, experience which should prove invaluable in the cadet’s pursuit of his future duties as an officer of the United States Army. 1st Row Kneeling: SFC Henry E. Pigeon, SGT Rodolphe J. Chiasson, SGT Alvin L. Overbye, SFC Paul F. Regan. 2nd Row Standing: M SGT Joseph A. McGil- vray, M SGT Edward F. Yopchick, M SGT Frank Smith, 1st Lt. James K. Caldwell, 1st Lt. Paul Law¬ rence, M SGT Charles C. Stuart, M SGT Leroy M. Glodell. 3rd Row Standing: Capt. Roger W. Reed, Capt. Richard J. Tamplin, Lt. Col. Charles E. Burner, Major Pierce A. Doyle, Capt. Harold B. Phillips. S ' -? ' tech ' s students Senior Class Officers President .Donald Robert Ferrari Vice President . Joseph Daniel Bronzino Secretary . Frederick Henry Lutze, Jr. Treasurer .Lee Henri Courtemanche Tech Senate . Fred Daniel Blonder Tech Senate . Frederick James Costello 40 ;; ii2SU , l„ ' V %i Robert John Agricola 44 Plymouth Street Stratford, Connecticut Mechanical Engineering Bob” J £K Track 1, 2; Football 1, 2; Bas¬ ketball 1; A.S.M.E. 3, 4. James Angelo Alfieri 126 Oak Street New Britain, Connecticut Civil Engineering Jim” ©X Basketball 1; Soccer 3, 4; Tech News 2; Peddler 2, 3,4; Masque 2, 3, 4; A.S.C.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; New¬ man Club 1, 2, 3, 4. FIFTY - NINE Anthony John Aukstikalnis 134 Baker Street Gardner, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Tony” 2AE TBn, HKN, I.H.E.E. Bridge Club 2, 3, Vice-Pres. 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Eta Kappa Nu, Sec. 4; Tau Beta Pi, Treas. 4; Fraternity Pres. 3. Mohammad Amin 388 Braim Abadan, Iran Civil Engineering Moe” XAE Track 1; Cosmopolitan Club 4; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. Robert Alfred Allen 20 Emmons Street Milford, Massachusetts Chemical Engineering Bob ©X Baseball 2, 3; Soccer 2, 3, 4; Peddler 3, 4; Masque 1, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 1; Nautical Ass’n. 2; A.I.Ch.E. 2, Vice Pres. 3, 4. !■■■■■■■■ .SiHSHH SSSHIIB £ R9KRfllH mmmmmmm mmmmmm mmmmmmm ' mmmmmm John Peter Bade • H g| nm tm cm ■cm m. ■ saai cm ii mm mm mm mm cm m m mm mi ■ m mm cm m ful m 63 Whitewood Avenue New Rochelle, New York Electrical Engineering Pete” SAE cmmm mmm Lacrosse 1, 2; A.I.E.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. ■ mm mm ■ cmm $au IBB l£� : im mm IBK IBS mm m imt- mm m mr mm. lie, mi! te? mi m m mm-,: ft • III1K1I mi Bi m: s® ■ BBBBBBB r ■ William Herbert Bailey 347 Weston Road Wellesley 81, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineering Beetle” 2AE Peddler 2, 3, 4; A.SM.E. 2, 3, 4; P.C.F. 3, Sec-Treas. 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. James Everett Bean 163 Main Street Ashland, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Rifle Club 1, 4; Tech Jim” Auto Burnham Haven Baker 31 Collamore Street Milton, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering B.H.” 24 E Track 1; Tech News 3, 4; Camera Club 2, 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; P.C.F. 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Robert Carl Basil 70 Alpine Drive Packamack Lake , New Jersey Chemical Engineering Bob’ $rA tbii Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 2; Tech News 1, 2; Debating Club 1, 2, 3; Nautical Ass’n. 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 2, 3. CLASS OF Robert Andrew Berg 106 Longview Drive Longmeadow, Massachusetts Civil Engineering Bob” f TA Soccer 1, 2, 3, W” 4; La¬ crosse 1, 2, 3; Peddler 1, 2; Nautical Ass’n. 2, 3, 4; A.S.C.E. 2, 3. Peter Karl Bertsch 299 Legion Way Cranston, Rhode Island Mechanical Engineering Pete” mx Lacrosse 2, 3, Manager 4; A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4. Robert Aime Bleau Stanley Howard Block Fred Daniel Blonder 1477 Grafton Street 25 Catherine Street 87 Pay son Road Millbury, Massachusetts Portland, Maine Brookline, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Bob” Physics Electrical Engineering A.I.E.E. 4; Shield 4. AEn AEn A.I.P. 1, 2, 3, 4. The Skull, Who’s Who, nAE Swimming 1, 2; Peddler 2, 3, Photography Editor 4; Tech Sen¬ ate 1, 2, 4; S.S.C. 1, 2; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt.; Fraternity Pres. 4. NINETEEN FIFTY - NINE Robert Edward Bober 46 Sheffield Street New Britain, Connecticut Electrical Engineering Bob” 4 rA TBII, HKN Soccer 2, 3; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Paul Anthony Bonczyk 24 Perry Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts Physics A.S.P. 3, 4. John David Bonk 141 Washington Street Gardner, Massachusetts Electrical Engineeri ng 2AE I.H.E.E. Bridge Club 2, 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. 43 Donald Frederick Borden Robert William Bosma Richard Joseph Bouchard 51 Union Avenue 56 Fletcher Street 6l Purchase Street Onset, Massachusetts Whitinsville, Massachusetts Worcester 6, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineering Don Mechanical Engineering Bob” Electrical Engineering 3 %K A.S.M.E. 4. Track 2, 4; A.S.M.E. 2, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. CLASS OF NINETEEN Robert Louis Bourget 3 Suntaug Road Worcester, Massachusetts Chemical Engineering Bob” 3 K0 Hockey Club 1, 2, 3, Capt. 4; Tech News 2; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 2, 3, 4; Arts Society 3; R.O.T.C. Capt. Richard Cottrell Bourne Clinton Road Sterling, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Dick AT n Peddler 4; Radio Club 1; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4. David Russell Bragg 30 Jepson Lane South Meriden, Connecticut Civil Engineering Doc AT fi Cross Country W” 2, 3, Capt. 4; Track 1, W” 2, 3, Co-Capt. 4; Soccer 1; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Masque 2, 3, Stage Mgr. 4; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. 44 Richard Leonard Bratt 84 Wood lawn Street Lynn, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineering Dick” Football 3, 4; Baseball W” 3, 4; Hockey Club 2, 3, 4; Lacrosse 2; Varsity Club 3, 4; B nd 2, 3; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Joseph Daniel Bronzino 107-35 105th Street Ozone Park, New York Electrical Engineering Linus” FK0 The Skull, Who’s Who, TBII, HKN, DMS, I.H.E.E. Football 1, °W” 2, 3, Co-Capt. 4; Baseball W” 1, 2, 3, Co-Capt, 4; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Tech News 1, 2, 3, 4; Council of Pres¬ idents 3, 4; Athletic Council Pres. 4; R.O.T.C. Major; Class Vice-President 4; Skull Pres. 4. FIFTY - NINE Joseph Paul Burger 51 Crestwood Road Torrington, Connecticut Mechanical Engineering Joe” AT O IIT2, Gents Basketball 1; A.S.M.E. 3, 4; Newman Club 1,2. James Bradley Burke 16 Wakeley Road Newington, Connecticut Mechanical Engineering Jim’ TKE Glee Club 2, 3, 4; A.S.M.E. 2; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Frederick George Broshjeit 59 Miller Street New Haven, Connecticut Mechanical Engineering Fred” Lacrosse 1, 2, W” 3, 4; Var¬ sity Club 4; Boyntonians 2; Band 1; A.S.M.E. 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Neil Thomas Buske R.D. 1 Oswego, New York Electrical Engineering Cross Country ' W” 4; Track W” 3, 4; Varsity Club 4; Wres¬ tling Club 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 3, 4. « ■■■■■■■■ mmm mm mmm ■mmmi mmmm .mm mm mm mmm .mill mmm mm m mmu mm ■mm m m m m mm m m d.m M - -m ■ it $ m M mm m m mm « .■ mmmmm mmmmmmc iir ■li wmmitr niBie IBHSlil ■Ml«l - ummmmmm ■■■■■■■£ ■UK Ittfe mmmmmmp ■ ■■HIUi:r - mmmm mmrnmmm- mmmmmmmwi:- ■■■■■Bl ■IBIIlii: ■■■■■■Ml ummmmmmm- lIBHflHii ' -: aiBiif - mmmmmwM mMmummmw:: Joel Thomas Callahan 114 June Street Worcester, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineering Joe” 2AE Rifle Club W” 1, 2, 3, 4; Council of Pres. 4; A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Capt. John Thomas Chapman Main Street Bolton, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Jack” f 2K Basketball 2, 3; A.I.E.E. 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. Murray Adams Cappers, Jr. 36 Wendell Park Milton 86, Massachusetts Robert Glenn Chadwick 238 New Litchfield Street Torrington, Connecticut Mechanical Engineering Bob” Chemical Engineering AXA Achers Mac” AXA LETS Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 1, 2, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; I.F. Council 3; Fraternity Pres. 4. CLASS OF Vi jay Kantilal Chauhan 67-D Ghodbunder Road Bombay, India Mechanical Engineering VJ Joseph Ludger Chenail 852 Church Street North Adams, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Joe” 4 K© Tech News 1, 2, 3; Camera Club 1, 2; A.I.E.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Capt.; Fraternity Pres. 3; Junior Prom Chairman. Kenneth Dean Chickering 20 Tinker Hill Road Auburn, Massachusetts Physics Chick” Rifle Club 1. Vincent James Cinquina, Jr. 61 Park Lane Springfield, New Jersey Mechanical Engineering Jim” FK© Tech News 2; A.S.M.E. 3, 4. Noundas Cocoltchos 260 Bank Street Waterbury 8, Connecticut Chemical Engineering Jim” Soccer 1; Glee Club 3; Masque 3; Debating Club 3; Nautical Ass’n. 1; A.I.Ch.E. 4. NINETEEN FIFTY - NINE Frank Mitchel Cohee, Jr. 85 Buell Street North Haven, Connecticut Electrical Engineering £K© Senator” Who’s Who, IIAE, I.H.E.E. Baseball 2; Hockey Club 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Tech News 1, 2, 3, Managing Editor 4; PEDDLER 1; Glee Club 1, Octet 1; Council of Pres. 4; I.F. Council 4; Tech Sen¬ ate 1, 2, Sec-Treas. 3; A.I.E.E. 1; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Assem¬ bly Chairman 3; R.O.T.C. Capt.; Fraternity Vice-Pres. 4; I.H.E.E. Sec. 4. Charles Nichols Coniaris, Jr. 55 Prospect Street Milford, Massachusetts Civil Engineering Charlie” Cross Country 2, 3, 4; Cosmo¬ politan Club 4; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4; P.C.F. 3, 4. George Basil Constantine 51 Converse Street Longmeadow, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineering Glee Club 2; A.S.M.E. 4. 47 Frederick James Costello Greenwater Pond East Lee, Massachusetts Chemical Engineering Claude” The Skull, Who’s Who Football 1, 2, W” 3, 4; Swim¬ ming 2, 3; Varsity Club 3, 4; Peddler 4; Council of Pres. Speaker 4; Tech Senate 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, Pres. 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Fraternity Pres. 4. William Irving Cote 25 Gordon Road Shrewsbury, Massachusetts Chemical Engineering Bill” SAE Rifle Club 1; A.I.Ch.E. 3; Per¬ shing Rifles 1. Leo Franklin Cournoyer 384 Main Street Southbridge, Massachusetts Civil Engineering ©X Tech News 1; Peddler 1, 2, 3, 4; A.S.C.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3; Arts Society 3. CLASS OF NINETEEN Lee Henri Courtemanche 462 Main Street Hudson, Massachusetts Civil Engineering Lee” $K© Who’s Who, IIAE Hockey Club 2, 3, Treas. 4; Tech News 1 , 2, News Editor 3, 4; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4; I.F. Council 3, Treas. 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Capt.; Class Treas. 1, 2, 3, 4; Fraternity Vice-Pres. 3; Pi Delta Epsilon, Vice-Pres. 4. Andrew Patrick Cueroni 127 Fay Road Framingham, Massachusetts Civil Engineering Pat” 2AE Rifle Club 1,2; Peddler 3, 4; Glee Club 1; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4; Fraternity Treas. 4. William Francis Curran 28 Woodstock Avenue Putnam, Connecticut Civil Engineering Bill” $K© Who’s Who, IIAE Tech News 1 , 2, Feature Edi¬ tor 3, 4; Peddler 1, 2, 3, Copy Editor 4; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4; New¬ man Club 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt.; Class Historian 2, 3, 4; Fra¬ ternity Sec. 4. 48 Joseph Daniel Daddario, Jr. 36 Fales Street Franklin, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineering Hi- Ho” 4 K@ Baseball 1, 2, 3, W” 4; New¬ man Club 1, 2, 3, 4. David George Daubney 17 Overlook Street Whitinsville, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineering A.SM.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. FIFTY - NINE John Lockwood Dehnert 22 Bradley Road Utica, New York Mechanical Engineering A.S.M.E. 3, 4. John Samuel Demko 222 Oak Street Manchester, Connecticut Chemical Engineering John” Rifle Club 1, 2, 4; Camera Club 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4; Skeptical Chyms. 2. Clifford Henry Daw, Jr. 100 Lafayette Street Worcester, Massachusetts Civil Engineering Cliff” Track 1; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4; New¬ man Club 1; Shield 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Normand Paul DePratti 42 Lakeside Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Norm” 4 K0 Peddler 2, 3; Band 2, Mgr. 3; Camera Club 2; Nautical Ass’n. 2, 3; A.I.E.E. 2. ■ in mm mi mi .5 611 ■mm mm mm mm m mm m mi m mi ' .««S ; KI wmi mm 111 mm mmmu m ■ m mmi •iai mmmm mm mi mmi mi mm mi mmi m «anii imm ill m ■m mmm mm m i IEK7 m 111 mw Mki mm. mm- mm mu ■ hi. m mm ft- m fe mm- mm: V ' ri. ' % ' Si¬ ft. M mm. mi m: r il k ■el I tsar � r jg s r m- g m m August David Dickert 22 Intervale Road Livingston, New Jersey Chemical Engineering Gus” $rA Cross Country 2, 3, Mgr. 4; Nautical Ass’n. 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 3, 4. Joseph Aloysius Duddy, Jr. 387 Parkside Avenue Brooklyn 26, New York Civil Engineering Joe D.” FK0 IIAE Tech News 1, 2, Copy Editor 3, 4; Peddler 1, 2, 3, 4; Cm Sidelines Co-Editor 3, 4; A.S.C.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt.; Pi Delta Epsilon, Vice-Pres. 3. Carl Ferdinand Dinge 430 South 21st Street Irvington, New Jersey Mechanical Engineering Admiral : Thomas James Downs 240 Washington Parkway Stratford, Connecticut Civil Engineering Sweets $2K 23 E A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4 Fraternity Tennis 2; Nautical Ass’n 1, 2; A.S.M.E. 3; P.C.F. 3, Vice-Pres. 4. Vice-Pres. 4. CLASS OF Leonard Louis Dutram, Jr. 42 Lincoln Street Worcester, Massachusetts Physics Len” FK© Eli Jack Dworkin 16 Germain Street Worcester, Massachusetts Who’s Who, IIAE Electrical Engineering Rifle Club 1; Tech News 2, 3, Editor-in-Chief 4; Peddler 3; Boyntonians 1; Council of Presi¬ dents 3, 4; A.S.P. 2, 3, 4; New¬ man Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pi Delta Epsilon, Pres. 4; Fraternity Pres. 4. AEn Soccer 1, 2, 3, W” 4; La¬ crosse 1, 2, 3, W” 4; Masque 2, 3, 4; Debating Club 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Council of Pres. 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. William Edward Dyer 277 Greeley Street Clinton, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Bill” ©X Golf 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Robert Francis Dziurgot 28 Park Street Clinton, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Bob” f K© IIAE, I.H.E.E. Tech News 1, 2, 3, Copy Edi¬ tor 4; Peddler 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, Mgr. 4; Nautical Ass’n. 1, 2; A.I.E.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Richard Granville Edwards R.F.D. 1 Henniker, New Hampshire Civil Engineering Dick” Z E Basketball 1; Lacrosse 2, W” 3, Co-Capt. 4; Varsity Club 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. 1 NINETEEh J FIFTY - 1 NINE Harvey Daniel Egan, Jr. 46 Dyer Street Danielson, Connecticut Electrical Engineering Harv ATO Tennis 3, 4; Rifle Club 1, 2; Glee Club 3, 4; Chess Club 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4. Wilbur Stuart Ekman 50 Bunce Road Wethersfield, Connecticut Chemical Engineering Bill” AXA Achers Soccer 1, 2, 3, W” 4; Golf 1, 2, W” 3, 4; Swimming W” 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 3, 4; I.F. Council 3, 4. Seymour Ellin R.F.D. 1 Sommers Road Ellington, Connecticut Electrical Engineering Sam” AEn Soccer 3, 4; A.I.E.E.-I.R.E. 4; Fraternity Treas. 4. 51 Morgan Stiles Ely Blood Street Old Lyme, Connecticut Civil Engineering Eel” A.S.C.E. 3, 4. Anthony Evert Engstrom 7 Hillside Avenue Westerly, Rhode Island Mechanical Engineering Inky” 2AE Basketball 1; PEDDLER 4; Mas¬ que 4; Tech Auto Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.S.M.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; P.C.F. 2, 3, 4; Arts Society 2, 3, 4. David Arthur Evensen 9 Rich Street Gardner, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineering Dave” tbii, im, dms Basketball 1; Tennis 3, Mgr. 4; Swimming W” 3, 4; A.S.M.E. 4; R.O.T.C. Major; Tau Beta Pi, Sec. 4. CLASS OF NINETEEN Robert Criswell Farmer 28 Woodland Road Auburn, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineering Bob” Frank William Farnsworth 873 Forest Acres Drive Nashville, Tennessee Chemical Engineering Bill” The Skull, Who’s Who, TBII, IIAE, Achers Football 1, 2; Baseball 2, 3, Mgr. 4; Lacrosse 1; Tech News 1, 2, 3, Sports Ed. 4; Peddler 1, 2, 3, Business Mgr. 4; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, Sec. 4; Fraternity Sec. 4; Tau Beta Pi, Pres. 4. Ralph Austin Farrow, Jr. Brandy Brook Road North Scituate, Rhode Island Electrical Engineering AXA Track 1, 2; Camera Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; P.C.F. 3, 4; Fraternity Treas. 4. William Nicholas Felenchak 117 Division Street Ansonia, Connecticut Mechanical Engineering Bill” ATQ Rifle Club 1; Peddler 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Boyntonians 1, 2, Pres. 3, 4; Masque 2, 3, 4; A.S.M.E. 1, 2, 3, 4. George Michael Fotiades 53 North Street Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering George’ 2AE I.H.E.E. A.I.E.E. 4. FIFTY - NINE Carl Manlio Frova 135 Highland Avenue South Attleboro, Massachusetts Chemical Engineering Carl” John Wesley Gale 132 Maebeth Street Donald Robert Ferrari 126 Sanders Street Athol, Massachusetts Chemical Engineering Charlie Brown” 1 K0 The Skull, Who’s Who Football 1, W” 2, 3, Co-Capt. 4; Baseball W” 1, 2, 3, Co-Capt. 4; Hockey Club 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Council of Pres. 3, 4; Tech Senate 1, 3, 4; S.S.C. 3; Athletic Council 2, Vice-Pres. 3; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Vice-Pres. 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Fraternity Pres. 4. 4 2K The Skull, Who’s Who Baseball 1, 2; PEDDLER 4; Council of Pres. 4; Tech Senate 4; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4; I.F. Council 3, 4; S.S.C. 3, 4; Fraternity Pres. 4. Springfield, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineering John” % ! E I1T2, Gents Masque 2; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Stephen Francis Gardella, Jr. 123 Tacoma Street Worcester, Massachusetts Civil Engineering Steve” $K© Tech News 1, 2, 3; Peddler 1, 2, 3; Camera Club 1, 2, 3; A.S.C.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. 71 .-SIS ■M JS38 99 lli : IBS IS -a ■Si i was 71 99 mm ■m «! •HHI ‘9 .9 19 m 3 Ml m m 19i mi mm 391 mm ns Hi . 91 mt Mmm i :9 191 111 191 $313 mi mt ■mmi wm 191 mm i ii hi as •ISIS ■Ml iai 91 IBS mi m mi Walter Michael Gasek 135 Main Street Boylston, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineering Mike” £K© Swimming 1; Hockey Club 1, 2, Capt. 3, 4; Peddler 2, 3; Council of Pres. 2, 3; R.O.T.C. Capt. Donald Clifford Gove Mechanic Street Leominster, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Don” ©X Nautical Ass’n. 1, 2, 3, Vice- Pres. 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C 2nd Lt. Wayne Douglas Gass 638 Culrain Road Greenfield, Massachusetts Civil Engineering AA £ A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Frank Berwell Goudey, Jr. 362 West Street Brockton, Massachusetts Civil Engineering Curt” AXA Radio Club 1; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. CLASS OF Miles Willard Grant, Jr. 6 Rundelane Bloomfield, Connecticut Civil Engineering Who’s Who, DMS Track 1, 2; Basketball W” 1, 2, Co-Capt. 3, 4; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 2; Council of Pres. 3; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Colonel. Battista Joseph Guliemetti 322 Shrewsbury Street Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Bennie” A.I.E.E. 2, 3; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Richard Neii Gustafson 66 Van Buren Avenue West Hartford, Connecticut Electrical Engineering Gus” ATf2 The Skull, Who’s Who, HKN, DMS Basketball 1, 2, 3, W” 4; Tennis 1, W” 2, 3, Capt. 4; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Lt. Colonel. Roy Wallace Gustafson 70 Pine Circle South Weymouth, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Gus” SAE A.I.E.E. 4. Bradford James Harper Providence Road Linwood, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Brad” HK N A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. NINETEEN FI FT Y - NINE Oscar Hatch Hawley Thacher Road Rockport, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Hatch” 4 rA Radio Club 4; Nautical Ass’n. 1, 2, 3, 4; Council of Pres. 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 4. Herbert Stewart Hebei 151-52 20th Road Whitestone, New York Chemical Engineering Herb A.I.Ch.E. 4. Robert Clayton Hayden 3377 Wooster Road Rocky River, Ohio Mechanical Engineering Hayder” $TA TBn, nT2 Track 1, 2, 3, ' W” 4; Soccer 1, 2, W” 3, 4; Varsity Club 3, 4; A.S.M.E. 4. 55 Michael Alan Hertzberg 22-31 76th Street Jackson Heights 70, New York Mechanical Engineering Mike” Soccer 4; A.S.M.E. 3, 4. Norman Arthur Hiatt 24 Dellwood Road Worcester, Massachusetts Chemical Engineering Norm” AEU Tennis 1; Cosmopolitan Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 3, 4. Thomas James Hill 1 Southwest Cutoff Millbury, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering $K0 Newman Club 1, 2; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. CLASS OF NINETEEN Robert Walter Hoag 7 Reeves Street Worcester, Massachusetts Chemical Engineering Bob” Newman Club 2; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Philip Alwyn Holden 58 West Street Worcester, Massachusetts Chemical Engineering $TA Cross Country 1; Track 1, 2, 3, Mgr. 4; Tech News 2; Ped¬ dler 2; Bridge Club 1, 2; Nau¬ tical Ass’n. 1, 2, 3, 4. David Gerald Holloway Via Tranquilla, R.F.D. 1 Concord, New Hampshire Mechanical Engineering Goat” Track 2, 4; Rifle Club 1; Radio Club 1; Tech Auto Club 1, 2, 3; A.S.M.E. 1, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. 56 Wilfrid Joseph Houde 43 Randolph Street Southbridge, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Willy” ©X Who’s Who, IIAE Tech News 1; Peddler 1, 2, 3, Managing Editor 4; Nautical Ass’n. 2, 3; Radio Club 1, 2, Pres. 3, 4; Council of Pres. 3, Sec-Treas. 4; Tech Senate 4; A.I.E.E. 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Arts Society 3, 4; Fraternity Vice- Pres. 4; Pi Delta Epsilon, Sec. 4. Richard Bruce Hoyt 7 Stowell Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts Civil Engineering Dick” AXA A.S.C.E. 1, 2, 3, 4. FIFTY - NINE Timothy Neil Hurley 130 Cutler Street Watertown, Connecticut Electrical Engineering Neil” ATQ I.H.E.E. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Octet 2, 3, 4; Boyntonians 1, 2; Masque 2, 3, 4; Council of Pres. 4; A.I.E.E. 2; I.H.E.E. Pres. 4. Donald William Illingworth 305 Glenwood Avenue New London, Connecticut Chemical Engineering Don” Lacrosse 1, 2; Tech News 1; Bridge Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Nautical Ass’n. 1, 2; A.I.Ch.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Fraternity Sec. 3. ..m , mi mi ilSSBB m m mm cm cm mm ■m mm -i m m mm a 93 m .1 a in n � . -.$a: sfcsSi m ‘ J • 3S ; as : Ji is 11 is 9 ■m cm m :-SS 1 as 15 a MS ssi ■m am Thomas Francis Humphrey 53 Freeland Street Worcester, Massachusetts Civil Engineering Tom” j rA Basketball 1; Soccer 3, W” 4; Varsity Club 4; Nautical Ass’n. 3, 4; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. Chester Frederick Jacobson 79 Institute Road Worcester, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineering ' Chet” IITS A.S.M.E. 4; Pi Tau Sigma, Pres. 4. Mmmmms ' im. mm mm m ■ mm mm mm MSI mmi mm Mffe go- m m m , 1 mm mm m m- it - mi- Mb: mm mm m: IS ss mm m IHilC: mm W mi mm mmm P mi figt. Mm ■ W ' 111 mmm i mmmi mmmmmmmmi m mm mi Emm- umm- mmw « K U Roberto Jaramillo, Jr. Carrera 4 No. 71-45 Bogota, Colombia Mechanical Engineering Bob” $rA Golf 3, 4; Cosmopolitan Club 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Nautical Ass’n. 3, 4; Council of Pres. 4; A.S.M.E. 3, 4; Newman Clu b 1, 2. Robert Jacob Kaye 30 Alden Avenue New Haven, Connecticut Electrical Engineering Bob” AEn Lacrosse 2; Tech News 3; Ped¬ dler 3; Bridge Club 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Council of Pres. 3, 4; A.I.E.E.- I.R.E. 2, 3, 4. John David Jennings 21 Elbridge Street Worcester, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineering Jack” ATQ Band 1, 2; Masque 1, 2, 3; A.S.M.E. 4. Peter Edmond Arsene Kallio 7 Roosevelt Street Maynard, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineering Pete” J 2K Gents A.I.E.E. 2; A.S.M.E. 4. CLASS OF Richard Paul Keats 2281 Porter Street North Bellmore, New York Electrical Engineering Dick” AEn nAE Track 2; PEDDLER 1, 2, 3, 4; Masque 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Council of Pres. 4; A.I.E.E. 4; Arts So¬ ciety 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Fraternity Treas. 2. Thomas Roy Keefe 547 Franklin Street Framingham, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineering Tom” A.S.M.E. 4. Francis Brian Kelley 6 Mount Pleasant Street Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Buz” $K© Peddler 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Robert Kieltyka 127 Mechanic Street Danielson, Connecticut Civil Engineering Kilt” The Skull, Who’s Who Track 1, W” 2, 3, 4; Foot¬ ball 1, W” 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; A.S.C.E. 1, 2, 3, 4. Richard Seymour Kingsley 30 Trowbridge Road Worcester, Massachusetts Chemistry AXA Skeptical Chyms. 1, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4. NINETEEN FIFTY - NINE Donald Evan Kirk 38 Kings Point Road Great Neck, New York Electrical Engineering Dek” ATft The Skull, Who’s Who, TBII, HKN, I.H.E.E. Track 2; Basketball 1; Tennis 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Masque 2, 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 2; S.S.C. 4; Tau Beta Pi, Vice-Pres. 4; Eta Kappa Nu, Pres. 4; Fraternity Vice- Pres. 4. Edward Koch, Jr. 102 Case Street Norwich, Connecticut Electrical Engineering Ed” Rifle Club 1,2; Nautical Ass’n. 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 4; A.S.M.E. 1; Arts Society 3, Program Mgr. 4. Toby Kramer 91 Alvarado Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Toby” AEn Peddler 2, 3, 4; Masque 2, 3, Business Mgr. 4; Bridge Club 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Fraternity Vice Pres. 4. Marshall Paul Krupnick Brookside Road Orange, Massachusetts Physics Marsh” AEn Rifle Club 1; A.S.P. 2, Treas. 3; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Fraternity Treas. 3. Roger William Kuenzel 5 No. Nashville Avenue Ventor, New Jersey Civil Engineering Nautical Ass’n. 2; Tech Auto Club 4; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. Francis Bernard Lally, Jr. 1036 Amostown Road West Springfield, Massachusetts Chemistry Bernie” Soccer 2, 3; Lacrosse 1, 2, 3; Tech News 1, 2, 3, 4; Peddler 4; Camera Club 1, 2, 4; Bridge Club 2, 3, 4; Skeptical Chyms. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Capt.; Frater¬ nity Sec. 3. CLASS OF NINETEEN Ronald Kent Larson 708 Salisbury Street Holden, Massachusetts Chemical Engineering Ron” Camera Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.I. Ch.E. 4. Lawrence Richard Laval lee Scar Hill Road Boylston, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Larry” Pershing Rifles 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Joseph Anthony Lenard Mason Road Dudley, Massachusetts Physics Joe” FK© Rifle Club 1, 2; Camera Club 4; A.S.M.E. 1; A.S.P. 1, 2, 3, 4. 60 John George Leonidas 17 Academy Street Athens, Greece Mechanical Engineering Yami” Allen Henry Levesque Green Street Plainfield, Connecticut Electrical Engineering Cosmo” ©X I.H.E.E. Peddler 4; Nautical Ass n. 2, 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1; Fraternity Pres. 4. FIFTY - NINE Frederick Henry Lutze, Jr. 63 Oxford Road New Rochelle, New York Mechanical Engineering Booka” 4 rA I1T2 The Skull, Who’s Who, TBIT, Track 1, 2, 3, W” 4; Basket¬ ball W” 1, 2, Co-Capt. 3, Capt. 4; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, Sec. 4; Peddler 3, 4; Glee Club 1; A.S.M.E. 4; Athletic Council Treas. 3; Fraternity Treas. 4; Class Sec. 1, 2, 3, 4. Robert Howard Lynn 69 Richmond Avenue Worcester 2, Massachusetts CzW Engineering Bob” AEn Peddler 2, 3; Glee Club 2; Camera Club 3; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. Stephen Levy 19 Bennett Circle Lynn, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Steve” AEn Cosmopolitan Club 1, 2, Pres. 3, 4; Council of Pres. 3; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4. John Aloysius McManus 66 Houston Drive Warwick, Rhode Island Civil Engineering Jack” 2AE Masque 2; Bridge Club 2, 3, 4; A.S.C.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. II m m i 391 £1 an ill mi W£ ' mi m r,Y : S-ffl Ml mi ill -Jil 5 Ml §81 mi m Ml 38BI III ■m ■mi m mm m m mi m mm ■ mm Ml Mm ■ m m m m ■ lii m m im- m lib it mm- m my mm mm m mi Mi! Mr ft;, i it m§ Mi if M M ns SI 3$ M HP MB John Richard Mack Stoneridge, New York Mechanical Engineering A.S.M.E. 2, 3, Chairman 4; Council of Pres. 4. Norman Mahler 102 Stephana Lane Waterbury, Connecticut Electrical Engineering Norm” James Walter Mahoney 13 Upsala Street Worcester, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineering Jim” William Michael Mandrola 126 Center Street Windsor Locks, Connecticut Electrical Engineering Gov” 3 K0 I.H.E.E. Tech News 2, 4; Peddler 1, 2, 3, 4; Masque 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4. AEn A.I.E.E. 4. 4 K0 A.S.M.E. 4. CLASS OF Robert Bechara Massad 5 Brownell Circle Worcester, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineering Bob” A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4. Lawrence Edward Mellen 75 Francis Street Worcester, Massachusetts Chemical Engineering Larry” 2AE Soccer 1; Camera Club 3, 4; S.S.C. 2, 3. Ronald Laurence Merrill 60 Broadway Fort Edward, New York Electrical Engineering Ron” XAE Cross Country 1; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; P.C.F. 3, 4 Robert Walter Milik, Jr. 1554 West Street South Attleboro, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Bob” Track 2, 3; A.I.E.E.-I.R.E. 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. David Samuel Miller 91 Lake Hill Burnt Hills, New York Electrical Engineering Moose” ©X Rifle Club 1; Peddler 2, 3, 4; Masque 1, 2, 3, Ass’t. Stage Mgr. 4; Nautical Assn. 1, 2, 3, 4; Council of Pres. 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, Vice-Chairman 4; Arts Society 3, Pres. 4. NINETEEN FIFTY - NINE Roger Edward Miller 14 North Street Delmar, New York Electrical Engineering Rog” ATO Swiming 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 1, 2, 3, 4. Norman Lewis Monks 9 Dunbar Street Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Norm” $rA Baseball 1, 2, 3, W” 4; Soc¬ cer W” 2, 3, Co-Capt. 4; Var¬ sity Club 2, 3, 4. Aram Mooradian 8 Auburn Street Worcester, Massachusetts Physics Council of Pres. 3; A.S.P. 1, 2, Pres. 3, 4. Anthony Janies Morrison 28 Walnut Street Framingham, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineering Tony” A.S.M.E. 1, 2, 3, 4. Donald Rolophe Nelson 213 Wheelock Avenue Millbury, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineering Don” Camera Club 3; A.S.M.E. 2, 4; P.C.F. 4. George Joel Nelson Marble’s Lane Bradford, Massachusetts Civil Engineering Nellie” Masque 1, 2; Nautical Ass’n. 4; Tech Auto Club 1, 2, Sec. 3, 4; A.S.C.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. CLASS OF NINETEEN Peter Angell Nelson 109 Halsey Street Providence, Rhode Island Mechanical Engineering Pete” X E nTS Soccer 2, 3, Mgr. 4; Lacrosse 2, Asst. Mgr. 3; Rifle Club 2; Cosmopolitan Club 3, 4; A.S.M.E. 1, 2, 3, 4. Horace Manchester Newbury 133 Jupiter Point Groton, Connecticut Electrical Engineering Butch” A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4. Charles Durley Nitchie II 1115 Gypsy Lane West Towson 4, Maryland Mechanical Engineering Skip” KA TBIT, IIT2 Pi Tau Sigma, Vice-Pres. 4. 64 Thomas Joseph O’Connor 25 Wyman Street Worcester, Massachusetts Arthur Olsen, Jr. 220 Olean Street Worcester, Massachusetts Chemical Engineering Tom” ©X Tech News 2, 3, Ass’t. Circu¬ lation Mgr. 4; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4; I.F. Council 4; S.S.C. 3, 4. Electrical En gineering Art” Camera Club 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; Shield 2, 3, Vice-Pres. 4. FIFTY - NINE Francis Joseph Pakulski 17 Slater Street Webster, Massachusetts Physics Skip” $K0 Roger Arthur Pekrul 240 Steele Street New Britain, Connecticut Mechanical Engineering Rog” ©X Radio Club 1, 2; A.I.E.E.- I.R.E. 2, 3, 4; A.S.P. 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2,3, W” 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Boyntonians 2; Masque 3, 4; Bridge Club 1; Tech Auto Club 2, Pres. 3, 4; Council of Pres. 3, 4; A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4. Richard Stephen Orehotsky Lewis Hill Road Coventry, Connecticut Chemistry Hot sky” AT Q Masque 1; Debating Club 1; Skeptical Chyms. 1, 2, 3, 4. Alberto Pereira Avenue 5 11 Panama Republic of Panama Mechanical Engineering Soccer 2; Cosmopolitan Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.S.M.E. 1, 2, 3, 4. Hill mmmmmm mumuu mmmmm wmmmm mmmmm ii 38 mum mmum mmmm lilHI y-i-.mum mmmm mmmmm mmmmm mi � r m- m mm mi IB? in- m; m l£.v m- iS i: % m w.m � i,- • g§ K !;-• ■ II- ■.r . ft-: !K ( IS B . mm • m m l£r mm mm. m =■ W Sjs - m- ,.i m SB. P ; H B? MC Hi «fe ■GS il H IM ivk X I5T M m Ronald Stanley Perzan 85 Vibberts Avenue New Britain, Connecticut Electrical Engineering Ron” $K© I.H.E.E. Football 1; Golf 1, 2, 3, W” 4; Tech News 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt. Neil Arthur Mathias Peters 37 Orchard Drive East Williston, New York Mechanical Engineering Pete” TKE Tech Auto Club 2, 3, 4; A.S.M.E. 1, 2; Fraternity Vice- Pres. 4. Robert Elliot Pill 31 Hazelton Street Mattapan, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Bob” AEn Track 3, 4; Peddler 2, 3, 4; Masque 4; Cosmopolitan Club 2; A.I.E.E. 2, 4; R.O.T.C Capt.; Fraternity Sec. 3. CLASS OF Alexander Lowell Pratt R.F.D. 1 Templeton, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineering Alex” AXA Masque 1; Debating Club 2; A.S.M.E. 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; fraternity Sec. 3. Leo Hirsh Price 75 Craftsland Road Brookline, Massachusetts Civil Engineering AEn Hockey Club 1, Sec.-Treas. 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2; Masque 1, 2, 3; A.S.C.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; Fraternity Treas. 3. Robert Lawrence Price 22 West Street Paxton, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineering Bob IYTX A.S.M.E. 3, Sec. 4. Windle Beecher Priem Joseph Edward Prindle Philip Henry Puddington 31 Leewood Road 302 High Street 604 High Street Wellesley, Massachusetts Clinton, Massachusetts Hanson, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineering Phil” Mechanical Engineering Win” Electrical Engineering Joe $rA The Skull, Who’s Who, TBII, I1T2, I1AE, DMS Tech News 3; Peddler 2, 3; Soccer 1, W” 2, 3, Co-Capt. Nautical Ass’n. 2, 3, 4; A.S.M.E. 4; Lacrosse 1, 2, W” Co-Capt. 4; S.S.C. 2, 3. 3; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Tech News 1, 2, 3, Business Mgr. 4; Peddler 3; Council of Pres. 3, 4; Tech Senate 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; I.F. Council 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Major; Class Pres. 1, 2, 3. NINETEEN FIFTY - NINE William Updyke Pursell, Jr. 35 Truro Lane Milton, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineering Bill” % S E Hockey Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.S.M.E. 4. Roger Merrill Rathbun 192 Park Street Montclair, New Jersey Mechanical Engineering Bone” ATfi Gents Boyntonians 1, 2; Band 1, 2; A.S.M.E. 4. Frederick William Reinhart 6907 Murray Avenue Mariemont, Ohio Electrical Engineering TKE Masque 1, 2, 3, 4; Radio Club 1, 2; A.S.M.E. 1; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; Fraternity Treas. 3. Leon Remer 9-C2 Redfield Village Metuchen, New Jersey Chemical Engineering AEn Achers Basketball 1; Bridge Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Donald Joseph Richards 9 Cross Street Clinton, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Don” A.I.E.E. 2; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Wesley Paul Ringdahl 55 Institute Road Worcester, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineering Wes” A.S.M.E. 1, 3, 4. CLASS OF NINETEEN George Peter Rizzi 5 Bretton Place Middletown, Connecticut Chemistry Riz” Radio Club 1, 2, 3; Skeptical Chyms. 2, 3, Vice Pres. 4. John Nelson Robichaud 12 Ash Street Clinton, Massachusetts Civil Engineering Roby” ©X IIAE Tech News 2; PEDDLER 1, 2, 3, Advertising Mgr. 4; A.S.C.E. 1, 2, 3, 4. Charles Hayo Rodenburg 57 Park Boulevard Malverne, New York Mechanical Engineering Charlie” Gents A.S.M.E. 4. 68 Richard Joseph Ronskavitz 130 Spring Street Glastonbury, Connecticut Civil Engineering Ronsk” A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Eric Gordon Rorstrom 480 Pleasant Street Marlborough, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineering Ric” TKE A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4; Fraternity Treas. 3, 4. FIFTY - NINE Norman Joseph Rouleau 1070 Liberty Street Springfield, Massachusetts Chemical Engineering Norm” FK© Football 1, 2; A.I.Ch.E. 4; Fraternity Sec. 4. Armand Ruby, Jr. 197 Chino Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts Chemistry Rube” Camera Club 2, 3; Skeptical Chyms. 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4. Harvey Jason Rosenfeld 51 Caughey Street Waltham, Massachusetts Chemical Engineering Harv” AEn The Skull, Who’s Who, LIAE Track 1, 2; Basketball 2; Tech News 1, 2; Peddler 1, 2, 3, Edi- tor-in-Chief 4; Debating Club 2, 3, Debating Mgr. 4; Bridge Club 2, 3, 4; Cosmopolitan Club 1; Council of Pres. 4; I.F. Council 2; A.I.Ch.E. 3, 4; Fraternity Pres. 3. Eduardo Ulacia Ruz 2403 First Avenue Niramar Habana, Cuba Electrical Engineering Cosmopolitan Club 2, 3, 4. !■■■■■■■■ ! 3 glIBWBH ■wmmmuum MIHIII mmmmmmm mm mmmm zmmm mm ■mmmm ' mmmm III ■■ ■smmm ■mun HB mmmm mmm mmm HI mmmm mmmm ■■ mmmm mmmm mmmm mwzmm mm mmmm mm mmmm mmmm -mmm mmmm mmmm mm mmm mmmm mm mmmm ■■ mm CMMM mm mmm ■■ mmmm mm mmmm mwm ■■ -■mmmm ■■ mm an mm • mmmm - --mmm mm i ill mmm 11 1 mmm mm mmm ummmmmc. ■■■■MBIT- ■MHVBBSA ■■■■■81 mmmMmm- ■ ■■ 8112 :: IlilK iHlili ' ' ■ ■■■■■■ mm ■■■ « : mmummmt mummm® ' : mmmmm® MMMWm ■■■BK mmmmw ummmmm.- ' W- s !i$; iswg; m 8§W mi «• m) ■■■■, Wt Iftt Franklin Salek 117 Passaic Street Passaic, New Jersey Civil Engineering FK© tbii Football W” 1, 2, 3, 4; La¬ crosse 2, W” 3, 4; Basketball 1; Rifle Club 1; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.S.C.E. 1, 2, Vice-Pres. 3; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. James John Sampson 548 New Boston Road Fall River, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Jim” Radio Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; Shield, Founding Sec.- Treas. 1, 2, 3, 4; P.C.F. Founding Sec. 2, 3, 4; Art Society 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Michael Paul Saunders 49 Tyler Avenue West Medford, Massachusetts Civil Engineering Mike SAE Bridge Club 2, 3; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4; I.F. Council 3, 4. David Arnold Sawin 21 Buckingham Street Worcester, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineering Dave Who’s Who, FITS, DMS Golf 1, 2; Peddler 2, 3; A.S.M.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; I.F. Council 3; S.S.C. 1, 2, Sec. 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Lt. Colonel; Fraternity Vice-Pres. 4. Edward Augustine Saulnier, Jr. 2 Violet Road Peabody, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Sweeper $K © IIAE Tech News 1, 2, Circulation Mgr. 3, 4; I.R.E. 2, 3, 4; Persh¬ ing Rifles 1, 2; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Fra¬ ternity Treas. 3, 4. William Anthony Saimond 333 Oak Street Manchester, Connecticut Physics Willy Who’s Who, IIAE Cross Country 4; Track W” 1, 2, 3, Co-Capt. 4; Relay Team 3, 4; Soccer 1, 2; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Peddler 3, Art Editor 4; Glee Club 1, 4; A.S.P. 2, 3, 4; I:F. Council 2, 3. CLASS OF Richard Parker Schou Summer Road Boxboro, Massachusetts Civil Engineering Rick” ©X Soccer 2, 3; Tech News 1, 2, 3; Peddler 3, 4; Nautical Ass’n. 2, 3, 4; A.S.C.E. 1, 2, 3, 4. George Schreiner, Jr. 161 Woodland Avenue Gardner, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Gig” 2 £E Basketball 1, 2, W” 3, 4; Golf 1, W” 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 1, 2; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Leonard John Scott III 446 Pleasant Street Worcester, Massachusetts Chemistry hen” SAE tbii Rifle Club 1; Glee Club 2; Masque 2, 3; Council of Pres. 4; P.C.F. 3, Pres. 4. 1 NINETEEF 4 FIFTY - 1 NINE Kurt Lennart Seastrand, Jr. Box 66 Quinebaug, Connecticut Electrical Engineering Kurt” Camera Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cos¬ mopolitan Club 1; A.I.E.E. 2, Thaung Sein 23 74th Street Mandalay, Burma Civil Engineering Thaung” Cross Country 2, 3; Track 3; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 4; Cosmopolitan Club 3, 4; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. Robert Valentine Sharkey 67 Deanville Road Attleboro, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Shark” ©X Track 3, 4; Soccer 4; Peddler 4; Tech Auto Club 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3; I.H.E.E. Historian 4. Orr Shepherd 31 Paclcachoag Street Auburn, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Shep” Gordon Hill Sigman, Jr. Bluff Road Gales Ferry, Connecticut Mechanical Engineering Sig” 4 SK Gents A.S.M.E. 3, 4. Paul George Sikoris 38 Hooper Street Worcester, Massachusetts Chemical Engineering Sik” $K© IIAE Basketball 1; Tech News 1, 2, 3, Co-Sports Editor 4; Peddler 2, 3; A.I.Ch.E. 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, Board of Directors 4; Pi Delta Epsilon, Treas. 4. CLASS OF NINETEEN Glen Huntington Smerage 1 Pillsbury Street Georgetown, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.I.E.E.- I.R.E. 4; S.S.C. 3; Shield 1, 2, 3, 4. Charles Thomas Smith, Jr. 15 Alexander Road Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering 2$E Nautical Ass’n. 1, 2, 3; A.I.E.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Lee Davis Smith, Jr. 803 Ridgecrest Drive Irving, Texas Chemical Engineering Tex” 2$E Tennis 1, W” 2, 3, 4; Rifle Club 1; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Major. 72 Myron Harold Smith 264 Furnacebrook Parkway Quincy, Massachusetts Chemical Engineering Mike” AEn Track 1, 2, 3, W” 4; PED¬ DLER 2, 3; Bridge Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4; Wrestling Club 4. Robert David Smith 291 Berriman Street Brooklyn 8, New York Mechanical Engineering Smitty” 4 rA IVYt Football 1, 2, 3; Lacrosse 1, 2. W ” 3, 4; Varsity Club 4; Nm 1, 2; Peddler 1, 2; R.O.T.C. 2d Lt. FIFTY - NINE Hubert Gerard Sokolski 84 Eddy Glover Boulevard New Britain, Connecticut Mechanical Engineering Hugh” 4 K© Lacrosse 1; Rifle Club 4; Ped¬ dler 4; A.S.M.E. 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Richard Camille Soucy 135 Green Street Fitchburg, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Dick” 2AE DMS A.I.E.E. 2; R.O.T.C. Capt. Stanley William Sokoloff 662 Madison Street Fall River, Massachusetts Chemical Engineering Stan AEn Achers Tennis 1, 2; Bridge Club 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Malcolm Grant Stearns 65 Downing Street Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Mai” Radio Club 1; Nautical Ass’n. 2 . wmmrn 8BUMM mm ■mmmi ■■jm mi ■ m mmmmmm %®mmmmmm mmwmmmm ' Lilian mmmmmm mmmmmm mmmmmmm unii mmmmmmm ■mmmmmmm giinn mmmmmmm ' ? W mmmm y mmmmmm !$mmm mmmmmmm ■mmmmm ■mmmmm mmmmmmm ' -mmmmmm :mmmmmm ■Hi ■ss; mm mm- mmu ■IT- MB ' mm - mm ■ ; m m mm mm mi¬ mic. ■ mu mm m mm m mu, ■ mm mm m ■ . ■£ K? s m-- ;■•■ ■ mm- mm■ ■ - mu, mm mi- mmm a� ■t mw mm 1 -: mm-- mumT an mm- mmwi � «■ mmmm ■■■ mmm. !? K- Robert Alfred Steen Depot Road North Oxford, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Bob” PXK Robert Fleming Strachan 32 Pelhamside Drive New Rochelle, New York Mechanical Engineering Scratch ATfi Swimming Mgr. 4; Tech News 2, 3, 4; Peddler 3, 4; Masque 1, 2, 3, Student Director 4; A.S.M.E. 3, 4; I.F. Council 2, 3; Fraternity Pres. 4. Edward Joseph Stefanini 31 Dow Street Framingham, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Stef” 2AE IIAE, I.H.E.E. Tech News 2, 3, 4; Peddler 2, 3, Make-Up Editor 4; Masque 1, 2, 3, 4; Bridge Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, Board of Directors 3, 4; I.H.E.E. Vice-Pres. 4. Douglas George Stotz 30 River Street Greenfield, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Dougger” 3TA Track 1, W” 2, 3,4; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Radio Club 1; Nau¬ tical Ass’n. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3,4. CLASS OF Howard Henry Street 212 South Road Lindamere Wilmington, Delaware Chemical Engineering Bud” ATQ Swimming W” 1, 2, 4; Var¬ sity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4. David Barry Sullivan 262 City View Avenue West Springfield, Massachusetts Chemical Engineering Sully” $rA Cross Country 2, 3, W” 4; Track 2, 3, W” 4; Relay Team 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 4; A.I.Ch.E. 3, 4. Wilford Alexander Sutthill, Jr. 168 West Thames Street Norwich, Connecticut Civil Engineering Al” A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. Ronald Franklin Swenson 34 Granville Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineering Swede” 2AE IITS Glee Club 1, 2, 3; A.S.M.E. 2, 3, Vice-Pres. 4; P.C.F. 3, 4; Fraternity Pres. 4. Alexander Swetz, Jr. 20 Cedar Street Yonkers, New York Mechanical Engineering Al” $rA Who’s Who, IIAE, UT%, DMS Football 1, 2, 3, W” 4; Golf W” 1, 2, Capt. 3, 4; Varsity Club 2, 3, Treas. 4; Tech News 2, Advertising Mgr. 3, 4; A.S.M.E. 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Major. 1 NINETEEh 1 FIFTY - 1 NINE Robert Vincent Tanona 40 Hitchcock Road Worcester, Massachusetts Chemical Engineering Bob” 2AE Masque 1,2, Student Director Edwin Douglas Tenney 306 West Dudley Avenue Westfield, New Jersey Chemical Engineering Ed” S4 E Lacrosse 1, 2, 3, W” 4; Ped¬ dler 4; A.I.Ch.E. 3, 4; Pershing Rifles 1; P.C.F. 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Richard Elliott Thompson 67 Egremont Avenue Pittsfield, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Tiger” ©X HKN Rifle Club 1; Peddler 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Masque 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Capt.; Fraternity Sec. 4. 75 76 Raymond John Tivnan 204 Fairmont Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Tiv” J K0 A.I.E.E. 4; Newman Club 1, 2. James Peter Torrant 44 Appletree Lane Holden, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineering Pete” Basketball 2, 3, Mgr. 4; A.S.M.E. 3, 4; Athletic Council 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. David H. Treadwell, Jr. 127 Highland Street Worcester, Massachusetts Civil Engineering Dave” A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. CLASS OF NINETEEN James Scovill Tyler, Jr. 99 North Street Newburgh, New York Electrical Engineering Jim” 4 2K A.I.E.E. 3, 4. Joseph Benjamin Vivona 418 Jennings Street Endicott, New York Mechanical Engineering Joe” TKE Track 1; A.S.M.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Persh¬ ing Rifles 1,2; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Fraternity Pres. 3, 4. Thomas Clark Waage Washington Valley Road R.D. 2 Somerville, New Jersey Electrical Engineering Tom” Tech Auto Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 1, W” 2, 3, 4. Stanley Maxwell Wallner 62 Fair Harbor Place New London, Connecticut Chemistry Stan” AEn Rifle Club 1, 2; Tech Auto Club 3, 4; Skeptical Chyms. 1, 2, 3, 4. Everett Leighton Walker 11 Great Brook Valley Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineering Ev” ©X Golf 2, 3, 4; Rifle Club 1; Peddler 3, 4; A.S.M.E. 3, 4. FIFTY - NINE James Joseph Walsh 50 Burnside Avenue Plainville, Connecticut Chemical Engineering Jim” AXA Achers A.I.Ch.E. 4. John Wary 123 Parkway East Bloomfield, New Jersey Chemical Engineering Achers A.I.Ch.E. 3, 4. Robert John Walker Jennifer Lane New Canaan, Connecticut Chemical Engineering Bob” $rA Track 3; Football 1, 2, 3; Ten¬ nis 1; Glee Club 1, 2; Bridge Club 3, 4; Nautical Ass’n. 2, 3, 4; I.F. Council 3; Fraternity Pres. 4. Winthrop Maynard Wassenar 109 Union Street Linwood, Massachusetts Civil Engineering Win” AT O Nautical Ass’n. 1, 2; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. mw- - !■£$ m IBB m mr k mm im IBs;.-. m - m in?? m y 111 BBi? is Sate ■■■■■KISS® 8 ? ' IR- fit John Lambert Wheeler 398 Main Street Concord, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineering John” tbii Football W” 4; Golf W” 4; Hockey Club 3, 4. Morgan Merritt Whitney 67 Fairway Drive Hempstead, New York Electrical Engineering Whit” $rA Tech News 1, 2, 3; Peddler 2, 3; Nautical Ass’n. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, ' 4; I.F. Council 4; I.F. Ball Chairman 4. Lawrence White 55 Bardwell Street Lewiston, Maine Mechanical Engineering Larry” AEU Gents Tech News 1; PEDDLER 1, 3, 4; A.SM.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; Gents Treas. William Clayton Whitehead 41 North Street Fairhaven, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Morgan” I.H.E.E. Football 2, 3, Mgr. 4; Lacrosse 1,2; Varsit y Club 4; Peddler 3; Masque 1; Wrestling Club 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 2; P.C.F. 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. CLASS OF Douglas Ross Willoughby 134 Wallace Avenue Auburn, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Doug” Radio Club 1; Treas. 2, 3, 4; A.S.M.E. 1; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; Arts Society 3, 4; P.C.F. 3, 4; Shield 2, 3, Pres. 4. John Emil Wolfe 104 Berlin Street Clinton, Massachusetts Electrical Engineering Jack ©X I.H.E.E. A.I.E.E. 2; R.O.T.C 2nd Lt. Ernest Fred Woodtli 182A Gelston Avenue Brooklyn 9, New York Mechanical Engineering ’ ' Ernie” riT2 A.S.M.E. 4. Edward Bernard Wysocki North East Street Amherst, Massachusetts Mechanical Engineering Tennis 1, 2, 3, W” 4; Swim¬ ming 1, 2, 3, W” 4; A.S.M.E. 4. Geza Charles Ziegler 172 Field Point Road Greenwich, Connecticut Electrical Engineering E K© Cosmopolitan Club 2, 3, 4. 1 IMINETEEf ' 4 FIFTY - 1 NINE Joseph Peter Zimonis 60 Berkeley Place Newington 11, Connecticut Chemical Engineering Joe” 4 K© Achers Tech News 2; A.I.Ch.E. 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Capt. 79 Earle Bridge The bridge that leads to the future . . . 80 HISTORY OF THE A class like the Class of ’59 comes along once in a decade — well, really once every year. However, to us members of the Class of ’59, the Class of ’59 is special. It is made up of two hundred and forty men (rounded to the nearest two significant figures) who have withstood the slings and arrows of out¬ rageous fortune (whatever that means) for four or more years here at Wor¬ cester Polytechnic Institute. An ordeal of this nature, shared by a group of men, serves to bring them together more closely. One might compare it to drifting helpless in the sea on a raft with two or three companions ... or being trapped in a mine with one’s fellow workers for a week or so. There comes from such ordeals a bond among the survivors; they feel a great companionship for one another; whenever they get together they talk over memories of their common experience. Let us, therefore, compare their experience with our own. How much more we have to discuss! Whereas their ordeal lasted but a relatively short time, ours lasted for years! Whereas theirs was shared by but a few, ours was a common experience of two hundred and forty men! How wonderful that each year Homecoming Weekend offers the members of the class a chance to return and talk over old times! What a pity that all members of the class will be too smashed to converse rationally! Mayhap, then, we should record the high spots of our college days, so that the members of the Class of ’59 may recollect and be glad; and those who come along later, when they pick up an ancient Peddler, which is that of ’59, and when they, whilst leafing through the yellowed pages, come upon the memoirs, they will bow their heads and say in unison, Ah, this was indeed a class.” We came to Tech green as gooseberries, most of us in the September of 1955. We did the usual things freshmen do — we got taken for rides by Sophomores, discovered Becker and St. V.’s, ate up all the crap that the frater¬ nities fed us, and dumped exams. We discovered Bancroft Tower, found out about the Family Theater, wore the foolish Freshman garb, and dumped more exams. But, strange to relate, we became Sophomores; and this, we thought, was a big step. We became the obnoxious self-appointed guardians of the bridge; and, because of some foul-up, we had not had to buy bow ties, we determined all the more that the new class would buy them. Man, were we tough. Incidentally, we couldn’t win the paddle rush either year. We made news by never following the rope through Institute Pond, mainly be¬ cause neither year was the Rope Pull held at Institute Pond. Actually, we had a 1-1 record, first losing to the Class of ’58, and then pulling the hapless Class of ’60 along the ground like a stubborn puppy. We were proud of our showing in the Tech Carnival. Both years we took the Cup — our Freshman year with the Alan Freed Rock’n’Roll Show, and the year after with our TV takeoffs. Both skits left the audience limp with laughter and amazed with the prowess of students so young. Our Sophomore year saw us either living in fraternities or not living in fraternities, depending on whether or not we lived in fraternities. It also found us, having chosen our course, taking subjects such as Route, Organic, Machine Design, and the mysterious and lethal E-13. Our Junior year meant that we were upperclassmen, whatever value that was. We ripped our way through that year, studying constantly, and soon we were seniors. We found out then the real meaning of the Senior Slide. One starts at the bottom, see, and one crawls upward a little way. Then one slides back to the bottom and begins again. That is the Senior Slide. At the top of the slide is graduation — not at 82 CLASS OF 1959 the bottom, as some would have us believe. Oh well, win a couple, lose a couple . . . What can be written down as history? Maybe the time the rope was brought over to Holy Cross — and slashed into neat lengths; that was a bit unusual. We have seen the advent of new organizations on campus, among them the Chess Club, the Tech Auto Club, the Arts Society, the Protestant Christian Fellowship, the Wrestling Club, the Hockey Club, and Shield. The Student Christian Association became the Student Service Council; the Lacrosse Club was replaced by Varsity Lacrosse. A local fraternity, Sigma Delta, was formed by members of the Class of ’59. It added members, worked hard, acquired a house. Now it is a full chapter of the national fraternity of Tau Kappa Epsilon. The name of Theta Kappa Phi was changed to Phi Kappa Theta with the amalgamation of the national fraternity with the national, Phi Kappa. Sigma Alpha Epsilon celebrated its centennial noticeably. Men were rushed, pledged, initiated. The honor societies waded through the weeds and picked the tomatoes. The football team enjoyed four successful seasons. The lacrosse team gained prominence. This year’s basketball squad won high praise. Track and cross-country came into their own. The rifle team gained much recognition. The swimming team won a meet . . . We danced to Maltby, Marterie, Lopez, and Lanin . . . Students came and went; we’d see a new face, and miss an old one; ugly rumors — He couldn’t take it” — Nervous collapse” — Contemplated suicide” — Flunked out”. The student scene was and is constantly changing. The real history was made by the school, not by the students. Physical changes, such as Morgan Hall, Olin Hall, the renovations of Boynton and the E.E. building, come first to mind. The tennis courts were levelled — so was Jennings House. Dean Price replaced the late Dr. MacCullough as head of the M. E. Department, and was himself replaced by Prof. Zwiep when he was made Dean of Faculty. The Civil Department lost Colonel Holt, who was succeeded by Prof. Knight, and then, on his retirement, by Prof. Koontz. Upon the death of Dr. Wilson, Dr. Kranich became head of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry. Prof. Morgan retired, and left his position as E.E. Dept, head to Prof. Richardson. Prof. Cobb replaced Prof. Rice as head of the Math Dept. The Administration, with added emphasis on public relations and devel¬ opment, added Dr. Van Arsdale, who is now executive vice-president. The Placement office was expanded and placed under the direction of Bill Trask. Even the Army moved forward, as the Military Science Department vacated its quarters in Jennings House and moved into Riley House. History? We watched it being made, and made it ourselves. We survived the experience. The Class of ’59, two hundred and forty strong, came through the ordeal weakened, perhaps, but maybe strengthened even more. And then we looked back at what we had been through, and we realized that it wasn’t so terrible; and we realized that it was a grinding down, a polishing, a finishing, a process of betterment. Two hundred and forty men were made better, were educated . . . not only in the invaluable skills of science and engineering, but in human conduct, social morals, relations with fellow man. How could we then fail to be grateful to Worcester Tech? The Class of ’59 was grateful — and is grateful. William F. Curran Historian 83 CLASS JUNIORS Back row. John Biddle, William Kerr. Front row. Walter Suski, Fred DiPippo, Dave Johnson. President — FRED DI PIPPO Treasurer — DAVE JOHNSON Vice President — JOE BARRESI Secretary — WILLIAM KERR Tech Senate Representatives JOHN BIDDLE WALTER SUSKI 84 JUNIOR PROM COMMITTEE OF 1960 Back row. Bruce Shoppe, Walter Suski, Ed Russell, William Aitken, Art LoVetere. Seated : Joe Barresi, Bernie Tetreault ( chairman) Jerry Gibbs, Tom Caste. Where oh where are the brilliant semi-green sophomores of last year? Where are the men that are going to conquer nation’s undiscovered, sciences unknown, and reputations un¬ blemished? Safe, oh safe in the warm embrace of the Junior year. But, with another year they could have accomplished great feats as sophomores. Some realized this. The world has watched our progress, as we have been care- lovingly fondled by the Institute through our first two years. Yes, we accomplished wonders in our first two years. In fact, many of the faculty have been heard to say, I wonder what they accomplished in their first two years.” But unminding, our minds reeling with brilliant aspirations, we grovel forward to new extremes. Yes, we have lost a few, but that is to be expected when men are so dedicated to their ideals. According to the registrar there are 218.7 of us left. Unfortunate, but we ran short of compression specimens. But what of the future? Here everything lies before us. The Junior Class will be the highest class ever. We have entered a new era. The years of free service to the army are over. The Security of America is intact. We assume new positions of responsibility. We acquire new skills and knowledge. We learn to hate new courses. We disparage new instructors. We are happy. We are contented. We need help. 85 CLASS President — W. Calder Vice President — F. L. Duval Secretary — E. J. Boduch Treasurer — B. E. Hosmer Tech Senate — R. S. Adler Tech Senate — S. L. Gazoorian Back Row: R. B. Hosmer, F. L. Duval, E. J. Boduch. Front Row: S. L. Gazoorian, W. Calder, R. S. Adler. 86 Is it that bad? OF 1961 I almost lost my head!” 1961 and Graduation! That is the magic year every sopho¬ more is looking towards as a time when his four, happy years at Worcester Tech will come to an abrupt end. This year, for the first time, we found ourselves on the other side of Earle Bridge. Although we were now sophomores, we continued to be the dominating class on campus. For the second year in a row we were victorious in our bitter battle for the control of the Goat’s Head. The freshmen put up a good fight but they were no match for the class of ’61. How can we ever forget these two years? Every one of us will remember our dates with the Becker Girls, the parties and dances, the Goat’s Head Dance, the swim in Institute pond during the rope pull, and those report cards. In summarizing our past two years we all agree that there isn’t a better school in the world, and we are all proud to be considered a part of Worcester Tech. 87 CLASS Accepting the welcome of the upperclassmen, massed on the steps of Sanford Riley Hall o n a misty September day, we, the class of 1962, began our stay at Tech. Arriving at our assigned rooms amid the piles of trunks, bunks, desks, and people, we met our six roommates for the first time. It was a strange feeling. The first day of classes, we ventured forth with our bowties, beanies, and signs. Drowning the chorus of Cheerie Hi” some innocent Sophomores were lauding the achievements of their class, the previous year, in the Goat’s Head Rivalry”. They seemed very convinced that they were a very power¬ ful class. We got the feeling that they would not be able to stomach losing the Goat’s Head” to an even weaker class than they. Knowing this, we didn’t want to hurt their feelings when it came time for the Paddle Rush”. By planned strategy, we let them win by the slight margin of four paddles. Since Class Officers Victor B. Castellani — Tech Senate Allan W. Hadley — Chairman William R. Fado — Tech Senate Just like home??? Those ten crazy minutes” 88 OF 1962 they seemed very content after this victory, we decided to win the most important contests. It was an easy matter to pull them thru the pond in five minutes. Still they couldn’t bear to lose in front of all the people who saw the event. Therefore, as a consolation, we let them win the football game and the soccer game. All the while, we were keeping ourselves busy by starting off on the right foot in such subjects as Physics, Chemistry, and Math. Only in the R.O.T.C. did we start off on the left. Occasionally, to take a break and get a breath of fresh air, we trotted down to the smokers in the Commons. About the same time, Vice-President Van Arsdale’s Labor pains had come to an end and the new building was approaching completion. Slowly, we got accustomed to having only one roommate. We welcomed the Thanksgiving Recess as a chance to recuperate (?) and to return well settled and well prepared to improve our mid-term marks. It’s so easy” 89 tech ' s honor Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in deserving them. DONALD FERRARI JOSEPH BRONZINO RICHARD GUSTAFSON ROBERT KIELTYKA DONALD KIRK 92 FRED BLONDER FRED COSTELLO WILLIAM FARNSWORTH THE SKULL CARL FROVA FRED LUTZE PHILIP PUDDINGTON HARVEY ROSENFELD FRED BLONDER FRED COSTELLO FRED LUTZE JOSEPH BRONZINO LEE COURTEMANCHE PHILIP PUDDINGTON One of the highest goals to be achieved by an undergraduate in the collegiate world is national rec¬ ognition in Who’s Who. Each year the Tech Senate elects those seniors who are prominent on campus due to their individual achievements in college activities and athletics. One of the formal privileges the selected students receive is having their names recorded in the annual Who’s Who publication. WILLIAM CURRAN RICHARD GUSTAFSON HARVEY ROSENFELD 94 WHO ' S WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES 1 LEONARD DUTRAM WILLIAM FARNSWORTH WILFRID HOUDE ROBERT KIELTYKA WILLIAM SAIMOND DAVE SAWIN FRANK COHEE DONALD FERRARI DONALD KIRK AL SWETZ 95 Seated 1st Rote: D. Evenson, Corresponding Secretary; F. Lutze, Recording Secretary; F. Farnsworth, President; D. Kirk, Vice-Presi¬ dent; R. Bober, R. Basil. 2nd Rote: F. Salek, R. Hayden, J. Bronzino. 3rd Rote: C. Nitchie, P. Bayliss, P. Puddington, L. Scott, J. Gibbs, J. Wheeler. TAU BETA PI Phi Beta Kappa of the engineers”, Tau Beta Pi was founded on the campus of Lehigh University in 1885. The Mass Alpha Chapter, founded on the Worcester Tech Campus in 1910, has to date initiated nearly 900 members who have conferred honor on their Alma Mater by distinguished scholarship and exemplary character.” There are nationally 101 chapters of Tau Bete dedicated to the purpose of fostering a spirit of liberal culture in the engineering colleges of America.” The Bent, the Symbol of Tau Beta Pi, may be seen in a large seven foot replica on the green in front of Alden Memorial each spring and fall at pledging time. The pledges, who are selected from the upper fifth of the Senior class and the upper eighth of the Junior class, may be seen at this time carrying their own small wooden Bents. Tau Bete has long been a highly respected association on the Hill, and endeavors to improve student-faculty relation¬ ships through the use of their faculty rating sheets and through closer social contacts such at the Tau Bete Outing held each spring. Equipped with men of such exemplary scholarship and character, Tau Beta Pi continually strives toward school bet¬ terment and holds high those ideals upon which it was founded. 96 Back Row: Mr. H. Grandin, Jr., Prof. M. Smith, Dean M. Price, Prof. T. Morgan, 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. Granath, Prof. J. Petrie. First Row: Prof. C. Meyer, Prof. R. Bourgault, Prof. D. Howe, Jr., Prof. W. Kran ' ch, Prof. R. Wagner, Prof. F. Webster, Prof. R. Heller, Prof. W. Wadsworth, Prof. F. Finlayson, Prof. B. Wellman, Prof. H. Rice. SIGMA XI The national honorary society of Sigma Xi was instituted at Worcester Tech in the year 1908. The principal purpose of the society, founded in the year 1886 at Cornell University, is to honor those deserving students who have exhibited ex¬ traordinary abilities through scholarship, and have shown earnest desire to further scientific research and advancement. These honored senior students upon initiation become as¬ sociate members of the society; full membership can only be achieved by those members of the society who endeavor to further their studies in advance fields or show interest in developing new research projects. The chapter of Sigma Xi at Tech, besides honoring these outstanding students, also conducts four periodic meetings each year. In the past, these inspiring sessions have promoted undergraduate interest about new discoveries in engineering and research. An unusual program was planned for the first meeting of the 1958-1959 year; Mr. Leroy Glodell presented an illustrated lecture on the Exploration of the Forts of the Spanish Main”. Mr. Glodell is a recognized authority on the history and archaeology of the fortifications and proved to be an interesting and informative lecturer. 97 ETA KAPPA NU gr Eta Kappa Nu was founded at the University of Illinois in 1904 and since then sixty-one colleges and universities have founded local chapters. Gamma Delta chapter at Worcester Tech was installed in 1951. The purpose of this Electrical Engineering honor society is to further the profession of electrical engineering through better co-operation and under¬ standing of the field among engineers. The student chapter at Tech endeavors to improve the faculty-student relation¬ ship in the Electrical Engineering Department. Members of the upper third of the Senior class and the upper fourth of the Junior class, who have illustrated marked ability in electrical engineering, are extended membership in Eta Kappa Nu. Semi-annually students elected to member¬ ship are presented the Bridge”, the symbol of Eta Kappa Nu, which the pledges are required to carry for the endurance of their pledgeship. The members of Eta Kappa Nu serve the Institute by conducting tours and by organizing Parents’ Day programs for the department. 1st Row Seated: J. Bronzino, R. Bober, Vice-President; D. Kirk, President; R. Gustafson, Secretary- Treasurer. 2nd Row: P. Bayliss, B. Harper, W. Aitken, R. Thompson. 98 PI TAU SIGMA Troubled with the lack of an honor society for students of Mechanical Engineering, several students and faculty mem¬ bers gathered together in the spring of 1958 and informally founded the Worcester Polytechnic Institute Mechanical En¬ gineering Honor Society. They received the approval of the President’s Council and have consequently pledged eighteen members. The purposes and objectives of the new society are mani¬ fold. Banded together on the principle of promoting high scholarship and improving student-faculty relationships, they have partitioned Pi Tau Sigma, the national Mechanical En¬ gineering Honor Society, for membership and hope to be initiated this spring. One of the prerequisites for all Pi Tau Sigma chapters is the sponsoring of a useful project on their re¬ spective campuses and our M.E. neophytes have considered either renovating the Higgins lounge or enlarging the M.E. Department’s Parent’s Day Display. With Professor Leslie C. Wilbur as faculty advisor, they aspire to be active as a society dedicated to the recognition of high scholastic ability and to the advancement of W.P.I. The officers for the past year were: President, Chester E. Jacobson; vice-president, Charles D. Nitchie II; recording secretary, Peter A. Nelson; corresponding secretary, Frederick H. Lutze; treasurer, David A. Evenson. 1st Row Seated: D. Evenson, C. Jacobson, President; L. Wilbur, Faculty Advisor; C. Nitchie, P. Nelson. 2nd Row: D. Sawin, E. Woodtli, P. Puddington, R. Price, R. Chadwick, A. Swetz. 3rd Row: R. Smith, R. Hayden, J. Gale, P. Bertsch, J. Burger. 99 1st Row Seated: P. Sikoris, Treasurer; L. Dutram, President; L. Courtemanche, Vice-President; W. Houde, Secretary. 2nd Row: W. Curran, E. Saulnier, A. Swetz, R. Dziurgot. Pi Delta Epsilon, an honorary journalistic fraternity, is pledged to foster complete intellectual honesty, freedom of expression and individual liberty as elements essential to the best interests of journalism. It is the purpose of Pi Delt to build up responsibility in the personnel of all college publica¬ tions by having this responsibility include a sense of duty to the publication, to the constituency it serves, and to the college of which it is a component part. Pi Delta Epsilon was organized at Syracuse University on December 6, 1909 and the local chapter here on the Hill was established in 1948. During the past year, as is its custom, Pi Delt presented its annual Song Fest at Alden Auditorium. At this time octets representing the various fraternities on campus presented a group of songs. The winning fraternity was presented the Pi Delta Epsilon trophy to be retained for a year. Since its beginning on the campus in 1948, Pi Delta Epsilon has been rising in importance and prestige, both to its members and to the campus, and will continue to make its presence felt through better college publications in future years. 3rd Row: F. Farnsworth, P. Puddington, W. Saimond, J. Robich- ard, E. Stefanini. 4th Row: F. Blonder, H. Rosenfeld, R. Keats. EPSILON PI DELTA 100 1st Row: D. Evenson, R. Gustafson, M. Grant, P. Puddington, D. Sawin. 2nd Row: J. Zimonis, D. Bareiss, A. Swetz, R. Soucy. DISTINGUISHED MILITARY STUDENTS From the Class of 1959 there were chosen twelve Dis¬ tinguished Military Students”. These students were chosen by the Professor of Military Science and Tactics, and the Dean of Students of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, under the provisions of United States Army Regulations. To become a Distinguished Military Student, one must first be designated a tentative DMS at the enS of his junior year. Then, at the beginning of the Cadet’s senior year, the final DMS selection is made. The selection is based primarily on the Cadet’s performance at summer camp, although the cadet’s ability and interest in Military Science, his moral character, his leadership ability, and his academic standing are also important factors. The student must also show a definite aptitude for the military service to be eligibl e. Upon their graduation, Distinguished Military Students who are acceptable to the President of the United States, are offered commissions in the Regular Army identical to those which grad¬ uates of the U. S. Military Academy receive. 101 tech ' s activities IlKSjfc • ' ' • V mm STUDENT Philip Puddington President 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 Presi¬ dents serves as a non-voting member of the Senate. The Senate, combined with the Council of Presidents, 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. The primary function of the Tech Senate is to maintain harmonious relations between the administration and the stu¬ dent body by providing a medium of communications and dis¬ cussion 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. TECH SENATE ' ’ Y • • v 1 rj mmgjl Seated : Walter Suski, Carl Frova, Philip Puddington, William Calder, Donald Ferrari, William Fado. Second Row. Fred Blonder, Sarkis Gazoorian, Richard Adler, Allan Hadley, John Biddle, Fred Costello, David Sawin, Victor Castellani, Fred DiPippo. 104 GOVERNMENT The Council of Presidents is composed of one faculty mem¬ ber, the presidents of recognized campus organizations, a Speak¬ er and a Secretary-Treasurer both elected from within the organ¬ ization by its membership. The Council of Presidents main purpose is to co-ordinate its member organizations, and it is its function to handle business pertaining to these organizations. The operations of the Tech Council include the sponsor¬ ing of assemblies the apportioning of the student activity fund, the planning and effecting of Parents’ Day and Freshman orien¬ tation, the supervision of Freshman hazing, the enforcement of the Activities Eligibility Code, and the enacting of legislation of various matters of student interest. In addition to its formal duties, the Tech Council since last year has investigated the General Excellence Trophy point system, initiated the Rope Pull Dance, suggested new Institute parking rules, and was instrumental in the revision of the school calendar. Three new organizations, Auto Club, Chess Club and the Wrestling Club were admitted for membership into the Council this year bringing ,the total membership to 29. Over all, the Tech Council has had a very good year in guiding progress of the student body. Fred Costello Speaker COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS fr— ..——-— i- 1 - | ■ Hr i f ' l ' v 1 I • i ; Till 1 jm Pwlr TJMWik : 4 ; T ik imv r Ns Seated ,: Wilfrid Houde, Fred Costello, Prof. Wilmer Kranich, Advisor. Standing-. Ffanklin Salek, John Mack, Harvey Rosenfeld, Carl Frova, Robert Kaye, Wilbur Ekman, Douglas Farrand, Richard Schou, Richard Adler, David Miller, Edmund Lumley, Roger Pekrul, Philip Puddington, Richard Keats, Tim Hurley, William Aitken, Robert Norton, Douglas Willoughby, Armand Ruby, Roberto Jaramillo, Leonard Scott, Ralph Guertin, Jacob Salvin, Paul Jolicoeur, Edward Russell. STUDENT SERVICE COUNCIL Seated : Morgan Rees, Dave Sawin, Bernie Tetreault. Standing-. Carl Frova, Don Kirk, Jerry Gibbs, Dick Gess, Jerry Casiello, Art Greene. The Student Service Council, being a part of the Tech Senate, is associated with student activity and Tech life on campus, and is the oldest organization of this college. The entire purpose of the S.S.C. is to serve the men of W.P.I. regardless of creed, in every possible, helpful, and practi¬ cal way . . This year the Student Service Council is exemplifying its growing interest in the student body and student activities-on the hill by editing and providing for the student body the Tech Bible” and the Tech Blotter”. Through the efforts of the S.S.C. the annual Tech Carnival”, being one of its largest activities, is presented to the student body. Another one of its responsibilities is the calendar in Boynton Hall, which is used by many of the organizations on the campus. All charity drives and blood donations throughout the year are handled through the S.S.C., while it has a part in scheduling assemblies for the student body as well. Members of this council are elected, three from each class, by a special election of the classes. Officers for this year are Dave Sawin, Chairman; Bernie Tetreault, Secretary; and Morgan Rees, Treasurer. 106 S.S.C. Presents” ' INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL Seated-. John Vale, Bill Ekman, Prof. Scheifley, Prof. Johnson, Mike Saunders. Standing : Ed Russell, Carl Frova, Phil Puddington, Morgan Whitney, Jerry Gibbs, Bill Kerr. The governing body of all the fraternities on our campus is the Interfraternity Council. The Council consists of one member from each of the ten fraternities on the Hill and two faculty representatives. Once again Prof. C. K. Scheifley headed the Council as its chairman and Dr. D. E. Johnson served as secretary. The purposes of the Council are manifold in that this is the lone organization where fraternity men are gathered together to talk over their differences as well as their mutual interests. These interests and differences range from rushing to socializing. Probably the most pleasant activity of the Council is that of presenting its annual Interfraternity Ball or more specifically this year’s ' ' Tannenbaum Ball”. Since the Ball was held in Dec¬ ember, the decorations were of the Yuletide variety, and couples danced around the Christmas trees to the pleasant music of Ralph Stuart. Dinner meetings of the Council are held once a month at each of the fraternity houses in turn. It is at these meetings that the viewpoints of the houses and the Institute are brought forth and discussed. For it is the desire of the Council to reach the ultimate in relations among fraternities as well as relations between the Institute and the fraternities. I.F. Tannenbaum Ball.” 107 PEDDLER Harvey checks with the Managing Editor”. Two of the Editors hard at work”. As the dust clears over the scene of battle, the muffled cries of crumpled papers and the dulled roar of the once blaz¬ ing typewriters are lost in the light of the gleaming victory, the completion of the new 1959 Peddler”. The staff of this year’s Peddler” was proud to present a colorful yearbook containing the memories of a year which saw many pleasant activities and some striking changes on the Hill. They incorporated this year more complete coverage of sports and social functions; more photographs; and full-page colored pictures of our campus, a milestone in Peddler’s” history. With a staff of capable engineers such as Harvey Flub” Rosenfeld, Willy Dub” Houde, Bill Rub” Curran, and Ed Screw” Stefanini, the production end went along smoothly, in a rough sort of manner. However, with Bill Shylock” Farns¬ worth on the business end, and with Fred Flash” Blonder and Bill Peanuts” Saimond on photography and art, the book took a real luster. John $0.00” Robichaud and his crew spent countless hours dredging through the surrounding provinces in search of merchant capital (monetary backing). The task ahead of them looked pretty impossible in early fall, and by the end of winter it appeared completely impossible. However, by some remarkable stroke of luck, or possibly by the sweat and toil of the lowly workers — those unsung heros of the publishing world — the Peddler” took a semblance of its present shape. With bated breaths, they were finally able to say, Roll ’em.” Writers Row’ ' ■v 108 109 TECH NEWS Front Row: Warren Alford, Edward Saulnier, William Curran, Robert Dziurgot, Philip Puddington, Leonard Dutram, Frank Cohee, William Farnsworth, Paul Sikoris, Lee Courtemance, Joe Bronzino. Second Row: Louis Varuzzo, Bruce Schoppe, Bob Crook, Roger LaFontaine, Yes, Virginia, there is a Tech News — every two weeks, so they say. And although it may be, in the words of one eminent member of the administration, a publication of an historical rather than a current-news nature, in its plodding way it still does its best to cover events at they occur around the campus (and they do occur, you know). Reporters can always be seen scurrying about, nose to the earth, in search of a story; and the Sunday afternoon makeups are, let us say, organized- chaos, as the overworked staff strives to whip into readable form the vast amounts of data that the bloodhounds have unearthed. But that is not all, no indeed. Whilst this incessant hunt for Jack Czertak, Brad Hosmer, George Foxhall, Bob Kasprow, Mel Keegan, Art Lovetere, Dick Miczek, Jack Gabarro. Third Row: Rudy Croteau, B. H. Baker, Edward Russell, Paul Young, Paul Bayliss, Bob Magee, Bill Aitken, Walt Pillartz, Tom Lopresti. news is progressing, other bright-eyed young men scour the city for advertisements. This year they have been particularly suc¬ cessful, and more and better ads have been the result. Another result? Aha! You guessed it! More ads — bigger paper! The Tech News this year has been bigger and better, to borrow a phrase from Tech’s other major publication. Other highlights of the year include the successful circulation drive, Ye Olde Tech News, and the formal weekend issues. Let us say, then, that the past year was a boom for Tech’s favorite college news¬ paper, Worcester’s answer to the Daily Record, the Tech News. What a story!” no Let’s look at it this way.” MASQUE Front Row: Donald Kirk, Roger Pekrul, David Bragg, Richard Keats, Robert Strachan, David Prosser, Robert Beaudry. Middle Roiv. Laurent Beauregard, James Mayer, Douglas Farrand, David Woodman, Noundas Cocolchos, Kenneth Anusavice, George Storti, Robert Allen, Roger Strickland. Back Row: John Ryerson, Bruce Woodford, Chandler Wells, Jacob Salvin, Bruce MacPhetres, Tim Hurley. Welcome to Playhouse 59. Today, because we wanted it, we are taking you to the stage of Alden Memorial. (Camera moves in for close-up of men arguing.) We are just in time to see a rehearsal of Twelve Angry Men”, the one-act play presented by the Masque. Every year the Masque presents a play at one of the fall Wednesday assemblies strictly for the students and faculty of the school. (Loud noise in the back¬ ground.) Yes, this is indeed a spirited group of men; even the director, Bob Strachan, is becoming involved. From what we can hear, he’s angry with one of the actors for stabbing a switchblade knife into the top of a borrowed library table. (Camera moves back for long range shot of stage.) In addition to the one act play, the Masque puts on a three act presentation during the Junior Prom week-end. We haven’t been able to find out what this year’s production will be, but last spring Alden’s stage was moved to the tropics as the stage version of the hit movie, My Three Angels” came to life before an enthusiastic audience. (Camera now focuses on a group of stage hands listening to a student in a sweatsuit.) Behind the actors is the invaluable stage crew who not only design and make all the sets for the Masque, but also take care of the lighting for any school functions held in Alden. (Camera points toward an unshaven, rotund person who sits in one corner counting money.) Before we say good-bye to the Masque and its members, let’s not forget that this organization is self-sufficient, deriving all its funds from the profits of the three-act production. The excellent business staff, through its play-bills and sales promo¬ tion are largely responsible for this. And now we return you to our studios in New York. (Camera fades out). She’s fainted.” Ill Playhouse 90” MARCHING BAND AND BOYNTONIANS Just as old man river will keep flowing along, so too will the memory of the fine marching bands turned out at Worcester Tech linger in the minds of its graduates. Most of the credit for this can be handed to Mr. Bill Lynch who for uncounted years has work¬ ed endlessly to give the school a fine musical organization, to act both as a spirit raiser at athletic events and as symphony orchestra at school assemblies. This year as in past years, students of Tech are fortunate to have the support of its fine band headed by Mr. Lynch and con¬ sisting of students with all types of musical backgrounds. Their only requirements are stamina to work hard and the willingness to devote time to both practice and performance. The activities of the Band start in the fall with the opening of the football season and last until the annual spring concert, which is presented for the students and the faculty. During this period, the band members are called upon to do everything from performing intricate man¬ euvers at football games to assisting the cheerleaders at the basket¬ ball games. Thanks to Bill Lynch these tasks are performed with great versatility and spirit. For the slower, more soothing music, the students at Tech can turn to the school’s thirteen-piece dance band, The Boyntonians, who will assure everyone of fine evenings of sweet music. 112 Front Row. James De- metry, Roger Chutter, Donald Kirk, Kenneth Anusavice, Mr. Henry Hokans, Director; Ro¬ bert Britton, Murray Cappers, Fred Buma, Jon Thorson. Second Row. Richard Baker, Warren Rasmus¬ sen, Robert Chapin, Richard Lazer, Thaung Sein, Derek Morris, David Woodman, Mel Keegan, Edward Bod- uch, William Bonta. Third Row. Tim Hur¬ ley, Alvah Jakola, Will¬ iam Firla, Alan Reed, William Sweetser, Rich¬ ard Gess, Douglas Glad¬ stone, Philip Beaudry, John Clark, Richard Andrews. Fourth Row. Douglas Cormier, Fred Stevens, Harlan Bemis, Jerry Gibbs, Bruce MacPhet- res, Walter Wadman, Francis Goddu, Kenneth Laliberte, Glen Smer- age, David Chesmel, David Baker. GLEE CLUB This year the Glee Club was most fortunate in acquiring a new director to fill the position vacated by the retiring Mr. Clifford Green. Mr. Henry Hokans, a man young of age and spirit, has ably taken up the slack reins of the organization. By introducing new methods of rehearsal, and an appreciation of singing good music, Mr. Hokans has created a tremendous amount of enthusiasm. This enthusiasm has definitely been beneficial in keeping the Glee Club one of the most successful activities on Boynton Hill. Although rehearsals and auditions began in mid-October, the Glee Club officially opened its season on December 16th when the Tech songsters journeyed to Leslie College in Cambridge for a joint Christmas concert. As in the past, hard work payed off, and the success was rewarding. With mid-term finals behind them the Glee Club was again on its singing way. Early in the spring Leslie College reciprocated and came to Alden Memorial to harmonize with our organization. During the remainder of the school year, Tech’s Glee Club traveled to, and were also visited by the singing organizations of several well-known of man’s colleges, which made membership in the club quite enjoyable. Not to be forgotten are The Technichords”, Tech’s harmoniz¬ ing octet. These eight men, chosen .from the entire club on their talent and experience, presented their melodies with a barbershop flavor. Mr. Hokans was ably assisted by the undergraduate officers: Tim Hurley, President; Bruce Mac Phetres, Vice-President; Roger Miller, Secretary; Dick Baker and Warren Monroe, Librarians. 113 Technicords DEBATING CLUB Left to Right ' . D. Moz- den, G. Kuklewicz, B. Woodford, E. Dworkin, N. Cocoltchos, H. Ros- enfeld. The Debating Society had a successful year, participating in many tournaments with the major colleges and universities in the New York and New England Area. Thanks to the coaches Messrs. Roettger and McKay, the club has been able to hold its own even with the very high grade competition it meets and promote respect for Tech in areas outside of engineering. The debating club is one of the most rewarding activities on campus also, teaching analytic reasoning, poise, and speaking ability, all very valuable assets after graduation. The function of the Cosmopolitan Club is to bring foreign and American students together for a better understanding of each other. This is achieved by debates and informal discussions on the understanding of social, political and economic world problems. Each member expresses the views of his country, and by comparing ideas, each person gains knowledge on the habits and customs of other countries. Informal meetings are held monthly at the home of a distinguished person. These social meetings and our debates carry out our motto; Above all nations is humanity.” COSMOPOLITAN CLUB Seated : Sang Ki Lee, Alberto Per¬ eira, Arthur LoVetere, Roberto Jaramillo, Peter Manz, Prof. Art¬ hur Back, Thaung Sein. Second Row. Asjed Jalil, Eduarto Cruz, Moussit Noradoukian, Geza Ziegler, Terje Furhovden, Moham¬ mad Amin, Nyi Win, Khin Maung Than. 114 BRIDGE CLUB This year, the W.P.I. Bridge Club became an affiliate of the American Contract Bridge League, and thus became entitled to award Master Points (a national ranking system) to the tournament winners. Another first” was also produced by our club: the sponsoring of the first Intercollegiate Bridge Tourna¬ ment for all college students in the Worcester area. Worcester Tech is the leader in the collegiate bridge activ¬ ities in this area, as well as numbering among its members some of the better bridge players in Worcester colleges and Univer¬ sities. The tournament mentioned above is part of a permanent College Bridge League to be sponsored by Worcester Tech. This two year old club, with twenty active members had a very successful year. Among the teams defeated were Classical High School, the Y.M.C.A. Chess Club (which has two players ranked sixth and seventh in Massachusetts), and a Springfield team. An intraclub tournament held from January to March, determined the club champion, in addition to providing a comparative ranking of all the players. Since less than 10% of the members will graduate this year, it is hoped that the Chess Club will be strong enough to enter a central New England chess league in the near future. CHESS CLUB First Row: B. Low, A. Sher¬ man, R. Guertin, S. Lerman, C. Nordberg. Second Row: D. Raab, M. Nor- adoukian, N. Tozcko, R. Re- quier. 115 VARSITY CLUB Ferrari around end Only two more The Worcester Tech Varsity Club is made up of men who have earned their varsity letters in direct participation in a varsity sport or who have helped greatly in a sport. The main purpose of the club is to help the financially handicapped athlete. This is accomplished by having a Varsity Club-owned library from which anyone participating in a varsity sport may borrow any books he needs. The Varsity Club also runs the concessions at sports events and is in charge of the public address system at these events. Each spring and fall the club contributes to the social life of Worcester Tech by running a dance. These dances not only provide funds for the club but also help to bring the student body together and helps promote school spirit. The club meets once a month at which time business is discussed and a film is shown on some sport. The Varsity Club is becoming more active and in future years will help more in promoting the best interests of Wor¬ cester Tech. Seated: L. Norman, D. Johnson, R. Abraham, L. Smith, A. Swetz, D. Ferrari, F. Lutze, R. Hayden, F. DiPippo, R. Soccoli. Second Row: C. Coniaris, B. Cushing, S. Gazoorian, M. Rees, J. Powers, G. Schreiner, D. Prosser, D. Bragg, R. Allen, W. Ekman, T. Caste, N. Monks, B. Tetrault, R. Kieltyka. Back Row: W. Calder, J. Dunn, W. Sliva, F. Costello, F. Broshjeit, P. Sledzik, T. Maloney, W. Saimond, P. Nelson, F. Duval, J. Bronzino. CAMERA CLUB (Mil Courtesy of The Camera Club This past year was another year of advancement and im¬ provement for the Camera Club under the direction of Faculty Advisor Professor Warren Zepp and President Doug Farrand. In keeping with this policy of advancement and improvement brought about in the past few years, new equipment was pur¬ chased to aid the members in their work. A series of instruction classes was conducted by President Farrand. Speakers, articulating on such subjects as flower photog¬ Courtesy of The Camera Club raphy and night photography, were heard by the membership. A movie on lenses and a slide lecture on the topic of making Christmas cards were also presented to the members. A field trip, complete with model, was taken to a local photography studio where the members were offered advice and counsel on this phase of photography. This was also done with the hope of instilling creative interest in the members and perhaps fostering a photography contest among them in the future. Seated: John Demko, Joel Leonard, Douglas Farrand, David Rabb, Murray Cappers. Back Row: Moussit Noradoukian, Robert Chapin, Clifford Engstrom, Ralph Farrow, Francis Kaszyn- ski, Neil Chiavaroli. 117 P. C. F. Seated: O. Hawley, R. Strickland, W. Bailey, L. Scott, R. Schomber, J. Sampson, R. Nelson. Second Ro-w: D. Gladstone, R. Mulholland, R. McDon¬ ald, D. Willoughby, R. Griswold, C. Coniaris. Third Row: C. Engstrom, B. Baker, R. Scott, W. Pierce, A. Engstrom. The Protestant Christian Fellowship tries to fulfill the most essential need on a college campus for the student to have a source of religious intellectual stimulation and a place where he can ex¬ press this thought in competition with others in his own age group. Monthly meetings are held, frequently with similar neighboring groups as guests, and together with the guest speaker the students enjoy an evening of educational discussions of previously chosen topics to which religion applies. The P.C.F. is strongly associated with the Protestant Young Adult Council of the Greater Worcester Area Council of Churches and has four times been the host to city wide rallies at Alden Memorial Hall. NEWMAN CLUB The Newman Club which has the objective to promote Catholic culture in the minds of young Catholic college students is a fifty year old organization on the Tech Campus. It is open to all Catholic students and is affiliated with the National Federation of Newman Clubs. The Newman Club meetings which are held once a month First Row: J. DeLorenzo, S. Stiychaz, K. Homon, G. Bastien, Dr. F. Butler, P. Sikoris, A. Lovotere, L. Courtemanche, P. Cassenelli, F. Merriweather, L. Beauragard, D. Franz, C. Carosella. Second Row: V. DeAndrea, R. Dobreski, J. Samborsky, P. Culteara, F. Kaszynski, E. Saulnier, J. Carvojal, P. Martin, P. Sharon, J. Marrubio, A. Creeper, P. O’Reilly. usually feature informal talks by notable guests on interesting subjects pertaining to Tech students ' This year’s Boardmembers were Father Reilley, Chaplain; Arthur LoVetere, President; Joseph Barresi, Vice-President; Roger La Fontaine, Secretary; Mel Keegan, Treasurer; Professors Bach, Butler, Grogan and McNulty from the Faculty. Edward Stefanini and Paul Sikoris fill out the rest of the Board. Third Row: J. Reynolds, F. Maher, V. Castellani, K. Anusavic, W. Pillartz, C. Cook, D. McGinnis, J. Sylvestri, C. Cotter, W. Murdock, R. Wallace, F. Verprauskus, S. Mozden, R. Guerdn. Fourth Row: P. De Caprio, B. O’Connell, W. Wesalowski, M. Wallace, J. Syzmanski, K. Laliberti. •I ' .M.I I t r � 4 4 y l ' 4 4 ■ First row: J. Tufano, R. Rearse, R. Mulholland, R. Fugere, Major P. D. St. Onge, R. York, T. Sherrock, A. Kamlet, H. Reynolds, D. Sanger, Doyle, B. Collins, T. Poole, L. Strzelecki, S. McGill. N. Lowry, M. Rutman. Second Row. M. Kaufman, W. Goodrich, F. Corden, J. Zimonis, R. Allen, Robert Bearse Leonard Strzelecki Robert Mulholland Thomas Poole Company Commander Executive Officer Platoon Leader Platoon Leader PERSHING RIFLES Shortly after the turn of the Century a few of the students of Worcester Tech organized to form a military drill team known as the Salisbury Guard. Its existence was short-lived, however, and until a few years ago Tech had no drill team. Then in the years 1953 and 1954 the national ROTC military frater¬ nity Pershing Rifles” was established; and in 1957 it amalge- mated with the Salisbury Guard” to form Company E-12 of the 12th Pershing Rifle Regiment. The P. R. has had two drill periods weekly under the able supervision of P. R. Captain Bob Bearse, 1st Lieutenant Lenny Strzelecki, and with timely advice and assistance rendered by Major Pierce A. Doyle. With hard work and the enthusiasm of 48 active members the P. R. has proved itself an expert drill team by taking part in Regimental Drill competitions, parades, and several exhibitions. Although formed mainly as a drill team the Pershing Rifles has broadened its program to include a rifle team, and has provided several social functions for its members. The job done by the Pershing Rifles throughout this past year has been well rewarded by the honors bestowed on the organization by Tech and the Department of Military Science and Tactics. 119 A. I.P Seated : Gerald Bernier, George Foxhall, Jacob Salvin, Febo Bart- oli, Thomas Pantages. Second Row: Ward MacKenzie David St. Onge, William Mur¬ dock, Ralph Guertin. This year marks the founding of a new professional society on campus. The American Institiute of Physics now has a student section here at Tech. The purpose of the organization is to further the scientific knowledge of its members and to better acquaint them with their chosen field. The association with the A.I.P. brings about the attain¬ ment of a long awaited goal. The Physics Club’s attempts to One of the smallest and most select groups of men on the Worcester Tech campus is the Chemists. These men may usually be found in the basements and laboratories of Salisbury Hall among the Physicists and Chemical engineers. They specialize in making evil smelling substances which serve no purpose, but keeping people away from the building. However, in spite of the small number of these men they have a very fine professional society known as the Skeptical Chymists. In 1955, this organization was revised on the Tech campus after having been inactive since 1948 due to the lack of Chemists associate in the past have always been unsuccessful due to lack of interest. However, this year increased interest in the club resulted in its acceptance by the national. Although the A.I.P. is a young society it has already become quite active. Talks have been presented by the members and by Professor Hildebrand. The highlight of the year was the trip to Brookhaven labs taken during the spring. at the school. It is now affiliated with the national American Chemical Society and is able to hold its own with the larger professional societies on the Hill. The members hold monthly meetings and have as their guest speakers some of the most learned men in the country. These men speak on subjects which are important to the young engineer and because of the inter¬ esting and informative nature of these discussions many students other than chemists attend the meetings. The officers and mem¬ bers of the club deserve a great deal of credit for the fine job they did this year in organizing such a fine program. SKEPTICAL CHYMISTS Seated: Dr. F. Butler, A. Ruby, G. Rizzi. Second Rou : R. Condrate, L. Scott, R. Orehotsky, C. Wilkes. 120 RADIO CLUB Seated: R. Strickland, E. Lumley, R. Taylor. Second Row: J. Sampson, R. Gard¬ ner, O. Hawley, D. McGinnis, D. Willoughby, R. Requier. Beginning its forty-fifth year on campus, the Radio Club moved into its new headquarters in the upper regions of the Atwater Kent Laboratories. From these new surroundings, the members began their assault on the ether with renewed vigor. At all odd hours of the day, chirps and squeels could be heard coming from the direction of the shack” as WlYK’s signals poured forth to the far corners of the earth. One of the greatest voids in the engineering curriculum here at Tech is the study of the humanities. Since its formation in the Spring of 1957, the Arts Society has tried to fill this gap, by offering to the students a chance to appreciate more of the Art, Literature, and Music which is ever present in life, but scarcely noticed by engineering students. Several means have been used in presenting this type of program. A film program has been instituted to show some of the better films, along with films featuring some aspects of the The Club provided a message handling service for the student body, channeling their traffic into the College Net of which the Club was an active member. Again this year, code practice and technical instruction sessions were held to aid the members in obtaining their licenses. Guest speakers and films rounded out the year’s program, providing information on such technical topics as antenna design, hi-fi, and transistors. arts. The value of the arts was carried in a series of articles by the TECH NEWS. Several stage productions by the Worcester County Light Opera Club have been presented in Alden Audi¬ torium. Brigadoon” was presented in the Fall of 1957, and Song of Norway” in the Fall of 1958. The Arts Society offers to its members many rewards which will be realized more fully after they have become a part of active society. ARTS SOCIETY 121 A. I. E. E. - I. R. E Seated ' . A. Dobreski, R. Degon, E. Saulnier, D. Kendrick, N. Johnson, R. Vogel, J. Samp¬ son, S. Lee. Second Row : W. Wajda, J. Healey, W. Pillartz, M. Noradoukian, D. Willoughby, H. Slovin, D. Morris, S. Punyartabhan. Third Row: E. Lumley, V. Castellani, D. Mudgett, F. Reinhart, B. Baker, C. Enright, D. Nelson, H. Sholl. The American Institute .of Electrical Engineers and the Institute of Radio Engineers have worked together since 1946 to provide a suitable background for the student about to enter industry. This year as in past years the meetings of the organization are devoted to keeping the students up to date on the latest engineering advances and to acquainting him with the industry he will soon join. Our first meeting lead off with movies and an explanation of Sage” the new electronic early warning system. This was soon followed by a discussion of the Transatlantic Telephone Cable. The high spot of the year was our annual Sparks Party” which provided the Electrics with a chance to show off the newly renovated Electrical Engineering Building. A. I. Ch. E. Seated iW ' Abut Ekman, John Demko, Noundas Cocoltchos, Fred Costello, Lee Smith, Paul Sikoris, Maurray Cappers. Second Row: Vincent DeAndrea, Gerald Kuklewicz, Joel Leonard, John DiPalma, Philip O ' Reilly. Third Row: Carl Karlsson, Arthur LoVe- tere, Chandler Wells, Terrence Dupuis, James Keniston, Robert Davis. Hidden within the ivy covered walls of Salisbury lies an organization called the Worcester Tech student chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. One of the functions of the A.I.Ch.E. is to help its members to become more familiar with the place of the Chemical Engineer in industry. This is accomplished at its monthly meetings, which commence with a short business meeting immediately followed by talks and films on topics of interest to the future Chemical Engineer. Secondly, the A.I.Ch.E. helps to integrate social functions into the life of the Tech students by means of the famous Unit-Op-Hop”, which is held annually in the atmospheric surroundings of the Unit Operations Laboratory, and also by means of the joint spring picnic held at the Yellow Barn in conjuntion with the A.I.E.E. 122 A. S. M. E. Seated: R. Hale, A. Swetz, J. Clark, R. Price, J. Mack, R. Schomber, P. Roseen, F. Kaszynski, T. Caste. Second Row. F. Verprauskus, P. Nelson, R. Sherman, G. Constantine, G. Schoen, R. Pekrul, C. Jacobson, J. Dehnert, D. Sawin, K. Than. Third Row. E. Wysocki, J. Mahoney, A. Engstrom, E. Woodtli, D. Evenson, F. Broshjeit, W. Bailey, W. Pierce, A. Morrison. The student chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers is a society which promotes interest in the field of mechinal engineering and contributes to a greater understanding of the engineering world. The chapter conducts monthly meet¬ ings. Guest speakers offer enlightening talks on recent develop¬ ments in the engineering field as well as presenting problems which the engineer faces in industry. A yearly contest is sponsor¬ ed by the society in which students are invited to expound on any subject of engineering nature. Besides creating initiative and orginality, the contest offers the winner a choice of technical handbooks, a trip to St. Louis, Mo., plus cash awards. A regional student conference of the A.S.M.E. is held annually. This year the Worcester student section played host to the New England Region of the Conference. Of prime importance is the fact that the group contributes to the students well-rounded educa¬ tional life. A. S. C. E Seated: Charles Coniaris, Robert Kieltyka, Franklin Salek, Donald Dow, Joseph Marubbio. Second Row: Thaung Sein, Roger Kuen- zel, Robert Beaudry, Douglas Gladstone, Richard Ronskavitz. Back Row. Michael Saunders, Leo Cour- noyer, Thomas Zimmie, John McManus, Mohammad Amin. The student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers, like other engineering societies, gives its members a chance to meet with the men in their chosen field of endeavor. To accomplish this end, the chapter holds monthly meetings during which men, prominent in the industry, give lectures, show films, and generally enlighten the students as to the methods, both old and new, which are being employed at the present time. Early in the Fall, a delegation from Tech journeyed to Boston to attend the annual convention of the parent organiza¬ tion. As one of the innovations initiated this year, the chapter held its first annual Christmas Party in December. Student papers were read and prizes awarded. This event, coupled with entertainment and refreshments, made for an enjoyable evening. The officers for this successful year were J. George Shultz, President; Franklin Salek, Vice-President; Donald A. Dow, Secretary; and Bernard L. Tetreault, Treasurer. Professor R. H. Wildt served as the Faculty Advisor. Bottom : K. West, D. Bareiss, F. Pakulski. Middle: J. Tomkins, S. Pelch. Top: T. Waage. c H E E R L E A D E R S A young, but rapidly expanding organization, the Tech Auto Club during the past year has made signficant strides in fulfilling its aims, to be an automotive club dedicated to the improvement and techniques and the advancement of auto¬ motive safety. The increased membership of the TACS was rewarded in its roadside courtesy program by newspaper recognition. Bi-weekly meetings of the club featured entertaining films, outstanding speakers, and informative discussion programs. In an attempt to increase their automotive knowledge, the members drew from their own group and from various experts in the automotive field. Besides the meetings, the TACS planned and carried out several automotive activities, such as rallies, which were par¬ ticipated in by people from the surrounding area as well as by Tech students. Advised by Mr. Roettger, the club continues, as in the past, to give Tech men an opportunity to learn more about the technical and practical aspects of the automobile. Look ye, m’lord, at yon merrymakers! See the rascals leap and tumble about, caring little for their own physical wel¬ fare, if only by their actions they can stir up the throng! Watch their intricate maneuvers —see their death-defying (well, any¬ way injury-defying) tricks — observe them plummet to the earth and arise again, bruised perhaps, yet undaunted, to spur on the lethargic crowd. Tech’s undaunted cheerleaders can be seen at every home basketball and football contest, and at some of the foreign tilts also. Their raucous voices can also be heard during the football rallies, as they lead the unruly mob through the ringing neigh¬ borhood. In a school such as Tech, where athletic superiority usually outdistances spectator spirit, cheerleaders are neccessary as well as enjoyable, and their usually noticeable presence at athletic contests is a source of amusement and enthusiasm for Tech fans. TECH AUTO CLUB Seated: D. Kendrick, E. Lumley, R. Pek- rul, J. Nelson. Stand¬ ing: R. Herrick, L. Hacket, D. Cormier, D. Wilcock. 124 Seated,-. J. Mayer, P. Doucette, T. Caste, O. Hawley, D. Lawrence, R. J. Matson, N. Toczko, P. Mannheim, S. Wells, R. Schou, R. Scott, D. Allen, D. Raab, R. Degon. Second Row: R. McDonald, D. Woodman, Smith. W. MacKenzie, W. Harvey, J. Fife, W. Marsh, W. Ambler. Third Row. NAUTICAL CLUB Down to the sea in ships”, and similar axiomatic phrases. That was the call over in Bedford town and other famous whal¬ ing ports. Here at Tech, the call is somewhat the same but the words sea and ships are not quite right. Best we say, Down to the lake in skiffs”. Regardless of what the words are, the Nautical Club sallies forth to the calm blue waters of Indian Lake where they enjoy blissful days of undisturbed sailing. Undisturbed in so far as the skipper is pleased with his crew and crafts, that is. The residents of this quiet serene area often hear the sounds of men’s voices drifting over the waters of the lake in a chorus or two of Sailing, Sailing” or Blow Ye Winds From Boston” just to mention a few of those hearty sailing songs. If it’s not the songs they hear then it’s the skipper bellowing, Hard alee” or Give me a full starboard rudder.” All in all it’s members enjoy themselves tremendously even if an occasional dunking is had by a few of them. Besides who cares about the dunkings as long as one can find peace of mind away from the institute. 125 J. Bronzino, R., Dziurgot, J. Sharkey, W. Mandrola, R. Perzan, T. Hurley, E. Stefanini, W. White- head, D. Kirk, A. Levesque. I. H. E. E. I.H.E.E. — I HATE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING — the byword, the cry of the chosen few selected to rise above the herd, for theirs is the destiny, the improvement of man’s mind. Man’s mind needs more than formulae, calculations and problems to develop it. It needs discussion, food for thought and the study of the arts. It is this group selected above, that has been chosen by their predecessors — fine men who have gone before them — to carry the task of shaping man’s mind. We, the faithful of the enlightenment, h ave set forth a program of development. This can be seen even in our dress, in order to set ourselves apart from the rabble. Our regalia consists of a straw hat, bow tie, white shirt, vest and cane. It is in this style that we venture forth once a week, away from this cold technical world to a warm friendly pub, where over a few cool ales we sit and discuss the new cosmology. Twice a year we go forth, into the senior and junior class, selecting a few chosen men, lovers of N.E.B., who have risen above THAT FLOCK. It is to these men that the destiny of our organization is entrusted year after year. The highlites of the I.H.E.E.” social season is the spring jaunt to the Boston POPs, which is preceded by a visit to Brother Jacob Wirth’s establishment for German food and beverages. LE CRAYON EST SUR LA TABLE”-Voltaire. 126 P. Bertsh, P. Kallio, G. Sigman, L. White, G. Rathbun, J. Gale, J. Burger. GENTS One of the more colorful organizations on campus is the Gentlemen Engineers’ Non-Temperance Society”, which con¬ sists of a group of senior mechanical engineers. On Thursday nights the Gents” put on their black top hats, red ties, and white shirts, and take over the Somerset Cafe. A type of brew known as royal nectar” is the topic of discussion and consumption for the evening. Worries from the hill are completely forgotten as the royal nectar is sopped up. After the squires have exhausted the brew supply they retire to one of the fraternity houses for coffee, where they always receive an appropriate welcome which usually ends up as a general free-for-all. We Gents of 59” bid a sober?? farewell to our colleagues and wish our successors a bountiful barley crop this year and next. President — Joe Burger Secretary — John Gale Treasurer — Larry White 127 First Row: W. Ekman, J. Walsh, W. Farnsworth. Second Row. M. Cappers, F. Costello. Third Row: S. Sokoloff. About one-half score years ago, a group of superior individ¬ uals brought forth upon this campus an organization conceived in ribaldry and dedicated to the proposition that Beer, The Golden Nectar,” is the only beverage known which is fit for human consumption. This organization came to be known as the ACHERS, sometimes more aesthetically known as the Aspirant Chemical Engineers Risibility Society. The sole purpose of this organization’s existence is to provide a means whereby a select group of people known as Chem Engines” can get together to enjoy life far away from a certain unmentionable” place. During these gatherings, backs are turned upon the troubles of the world and the ACHERS turn to keeping the brewers of The Golden Nectar” from falling into the recession. Throughout the years, the Derby and red suspenders have become signs of cheer as the ACHERS spread their happiness in visits to the various fraternities after their meetings. These visits bring joy and happiness to the poor souls trapped by books and other devices designed to keep students in a state of misery. This year’s group has upheld the fine reputation estab¬ lished by its forefathers, and has, in its inimitable way per¬ formed the tasks which typify the character supremacy of the organization. The outstanding performance of the year was the unquestionable victory over the IHEE in basketball. The last ords heard by the crowd as the victorious team left the floor formed a phrase dear to the hearts of the ACHERS; shattup and drink your Beer!” Top to bottom : C. Coniaris, W. Curran, J. Alfieri, J. Duddy, N. Saunders, J. McManus. Since it is an established fact among students at Tech that the Civil Engineers have more e ' sprit-de-corps than any other department, and since prior to this year there has been no social organization in that department, the Civils of the Class of 1959 have taken it upon themselves to establish such an organization. The Barons of Kaven, or BOKs, as they are some¬ times more familiarly known, have demonstrated to the drab group of existing social societies a new enthusiasm, zeal, and spirit, the like of which has never before been seen on the Tech campus. During their weekly meetings, which are held every week, oddly enough, the BOKs conduct long and intelligent discussions, tempered here and there by a song, a joke, a bit of laughter—surely an agenda designed to add up to a pleasur¬ able and profitable evening. The meetings of the BOKs are marred neither by vain attempts to solve the world’s problems nor by objectionable displays of boorishness; and so presence at these get-togethers is anticipated by all those worthy enough to be members, and desired by those less fortunate. Thus we see that the Barons of Kaven, by their unswerv¬ ing devotion to their department, their enthusiastic presence at man y school athletic functions, their record of good deeds, and their inherent school spirit and loyalty, are leading the decadent social societies out of the darkness of pseudo-soph¬ istication, and are injecting into the bloodstream of the entire school the life and spirit which has always been a trademark of the Civil Engineering Department. 129 tech ' s athletics . - gass Coaches McNulty, Norcross and Pritchard FOOTBALL SEASON RECORD W.P.I. 19 New Britain Teachers 6 W.P.I. .... 13 Middlebury . ... 14 W.P.I. .... 18 Bates . 6 W.P.I. 20 Wesleyan . 8 W.P.I. .... 14 Coast Guard . 8 W.P.I. 26 R.P.I. 6 W.P.I. .... 33 Norwich . ... 12 W.P.I. 143 Opponents 60 7 Wins 1 Loss Co-Captains Joe Bronzino and Don Ferrari 132 4 ' 72- ' 7S ' „ a ‘ 94 y ' ' P 14 0 !W ' . S 7 A ' -36 50 .8 M i A � A v A JO 8 Front Row. W. Bullock, P. Sledzik, K. Halvorsen, F. Salek, D. Ferrari, J. Bronzino, R. Kieltyka, F. Costello, R. Tufts, M. Rees. Second Row. W. Sliva, L. Norman, A. Swetz, T. Zimmie, G. Yule, R. Cormier, S. Gazoorian, E. Fadgen, J. Faucher, J. Wheeler, R. Adler, W. Calder, P. Bayliss, J. Brylczyk, Asst. Coach M. Norcross, Asst. Coach D. Taylor, B. Bazley, R. McIntosh, G. Corvini, J. Pisinski, P. Cultrera, R. Dominguez, J. Brigham, R. Bratt, D. Casey, W. Whitehead, Afgr. Back Row. P. Sharon, A. Biancaniello, A. Hadley, W. Warr, Coach Pritchard, D. O’Grady, L. Cornell, P. Martin, R. Johnson, P. Engstrom. When the football season rolled around last Fall the outlook was far from promising, but when the final whistle had blown in the Norwich game the Worcester Tech eleven had come up with a record that was surpassed only by the undefeated teams of 1938 and 1954. It was only one point which kept this great Worcester Tech team from going undefeated. The success of this team was due to the excellent coaching from Bob Pritchard and his staff, the fine leadership of co-captains Joe Bronzino and Don Ferrari and determination on the part of every player. The losses through graduation will be heavy, for Tech will lose Joe Bronzino, Don Ferrari, Dick Bratt, Fred Costello, Bob Kieltyka, Frank Salek, A1 Swetz and John Wheeler. Here’s hoping coach Pritchard can find replacements for these seniors. Bronzino scores again 133 This end is Red Dogging” Pig Pile” The Engineer’s opened the ’58 season playing host to New Britain Teachers. The superior Tech squad remained in command from start to finish. Tech scored first at the close of the first half when Co-Captain Joe Bronzino ripped up the middle on a fifty yard scoring jaunt. The Techmen scored again early in the second half when Ken Halvorsen intercepted a Teacher pass and plowed his way to the one yard line. Dick Tufts then plunged over for score. The Teachers were held scoreless until Mike Ungaro inter¬ cepted a Tech pass in the fourth period and scampered forty yards for the score. The final Tech tally leaving the score 19 to 6 came after a sustained march, climaxed by Joe Bronzino’s second touchdown plunge for two yeards. Frank Salek 134 Halvorsen dances to the rescue Fred Costello Ferrari tallies six points A1 Swetz Although Tech outplayed Middlebury on both the ground and in the air, the Engineer’s were beaten by a score of 14-13. Middlebury scored first on a 2 5-yard drive after recovering a Tech fumble on the first play of the game. Tech dominated the second and third quarters with the exception of one play which proved costly to them as the Panthers took over the ball on their own 48 and scored on a run up the middle. All Tech’s scoring came in the last quarter. The first came on Fred Duval’s 31-yard pass to Bruce Bazley. Tech scored again on Don Ferrari’s 15-yard carry to the nine, followed by Bob Kieltyka’s scoring plunge. The try for the extra point failed and the final score stood at Middlebury 14-Tech 13. Rees staves off two cadets 135 No gain on this one Six more on a Duval pass to Wheeler It was a cool, windy autumn day as the Worceter Tech eleven faced the Bobcats from Bates. Tech scored first on a 15- yard run up the middle by Joe Bronzino. With the pony backfield” racking up first downs, the Engineers scored again on Joe Bronzino’s dive over from the one yard stripe. Bates then came to life and a series of first downs put the Bobcats on the Tech one-yard line. Quarterback Bill Heidel went over on a sneak for the score. The Engineers marched again for four first downs, climaxed by Don Ferrari’s touchdown through the middle of the line from the seven with two seconds left in the game. The final score, 18-6, gave Tech its second victory in three starts. It’s kind of muddy out there Bob Kieltyka 136 Got it! Wff mwm mm Chalk up one more for Tech Tech defenders stop an enemy attempt Paul Sledzik Tech ran its win total to four, against one loss, by virtue of wins over Wesleyan 20-8, and Coast 14-8. In the Wesleyan game Tech took over right from the start¬ ing kickoff. Fred Duval tossed to Joe Bronzino for the first down and then Bob Kieltyka scored from the eleven. As the half ended, Joe Bronzino had scored from the one and Don Ferrari from the sixteen. Wesleyan’s only touchdown came on an 87-yard run by Carl Ahreins. Against Coast Guard, Tech scored on Don Ferrari’s carry through the center of the line. A see-saw affair prevailed until Joe Bronzino crashed over from the five for Tech’s second Touchdown. The Sailors scored near the end of the game on a thirty yard pass from Bob Ferguson to Paul Lewis. And another season closes with the goal posts being torn down Fumble? Mo Rees It was clear, crisp fall afternoon as the WPI engineers journeyed to Troy to engage the engineers of RPI. A 50-yard pass play from Fred Duval to Don Ferrari gave WPI its first score. Then after Fred Duval passed to Moe Rees on the six, Bob Kieltyka plowed up the middle for another T.D. Another Duval to Ferrari aerial brought the ball to the RPI fifteen from which Ron Pokraka broke through for the third score. The lone RPI score came as Lee Wilcox, RPI quarterback, broke loose and jaunted home some 65 yards. The sceond half became a more defensive battle, but Tech- men scored again on a pass from Don Ferrari to Bob Kieltyka. A final score of 26-6 gave the Engineers’ their fifth victory in six starts. Don Ferrari picking up yardage for our side Bob Kieltyka holding . . . Ron Prokraka kicking . . . and now the Botch” On Saturday, November 8, the Worcester Tech football team concluded one of its most successful seasons by rolling over a thoroughly out-powered Norwich eleven, 33-12. Tech scored first on Fred Duval’s 21-yard pass to Bob Kieltyka. The Worcester men scored again as Joe Bronzino climaxed another drive by crashing over from the one. In the second half the Engineers scored again on Bob Kieltyka’s two- yard plunge. Tech climaxed its scoring for the day with a 54-yard drive for its fourth T.D. The Horsemen scored twice after Tech’s replacements took over. First on a 6l-yard run by Bob Ripley, and then on a 62-yard drive climaxed by Bob Ripley going over from the one. This final victory gave the Techmen an impressive 6-1 record for the 1958 season. Ken Halverson Half-time break BASKET How do you do? Yes, you heard right, mister. My name is Basketball. I’m the fellow with all the bounce that . . . No, you don’t have to stand at attention; parade rest will do. Naturally I m proud to be associated with Tech, but without boasting, I must admit that I am Mr. Big on the Hill”. Each Saturday night throughout the season, huge crowds gathered at Alumni Gym to watch me bounce around, and it was very seldom that I disappointed the throngs — a little music, please. Yes, Alumni Gym was the scene of many thrilling performances by me — make that background music, please. This year, as in other years, top New England teams came to the Hill” to toss me around. I was able to unleash pande¬ monium in at least a few of the games. I am usually quite capable of — kill that music. That’s much better. Every week I j t ! Ottf i ' O that Tech band showed up to try to steal the show from me. Of course that is impossible, but it gets distracting at times. And if that wasn’t enough, whenever 1 rested, a few clowns came dashing onto the floor, and instead of cheering for me, started flipping and flopping in a disgusting show of vanity. Nobody seems to realize how many backflips I do on an average trip to the basket. Believe me, anyone with less self-restraint wouldn ' t have stood for such a display, but nevertheless, my superb showmanship and dramatic timing always maintained my position in the spotlight. My good friend Coach McNulty is one person who does appreciate my importance and sees that I am respected. Why just this year he made the team run for a week and a half before he let them put their hands on me in practice. He knows how much I hate to be in the presence BALL of flabby bodies, and I must admit that when I finally removed my wraps, I was being handled by a lean fast team. Monday, November third, saw the start of Fall workouts in preparation for the 1958-59 basketball season. The first week of practice was mainly devoted to conditioning and basic funda¬ mentals, since the varsity had to share the floor with the J.V. team, which made room hard to find. Of last year’s twelve-man squad ten men returned. There were no seniors last year, so those returning were certainly not green or inexperienced. This year there were a total of thirteen men on the team. Of these four were seniors: Captain Fred Lutze, Miles Grant, George Schreiner, and Dick Gustafson. From the junior class came Fred DiPippo, Buzz Biddle, and Ron Soccoli. Ed Altieri, Fred Duval, Bob Schuessler, and A1 St. Germain represented the sophomores while Dave Luoma and Andy Edelman, freshmen, rounded out the team. In this year’s nineteen game schedule, three more than last year, were four new opponents. Newcomers to face the Engineers this year were Springfield College, Cooper Union of New York City, Tufts, and Stevens Tech. Providence College was dropped from the schedule. Starting out with a thirty-point victory over newcomer Tufts, this year’s Tech squad set out on a highly successful campaign. The starting five consisted of Capt. Lutze and Biddle up front, Grant at center, and Edelman and DiPippo in the backcourt. With stalwart assistance from the other eight men on the team, Tech’s Engineers racked up impressive wins over such teams as Assumption, Springfield, Coast Guard, and Wes- ' P LV I Wk 0 leyan, and ended up with a fine record. The excellence of this year’s record can be attributed to many factors, chief of which was that the team was not green or inexperienced. With plenty of hard work and Coach McNulty’s final touch, this team developed into a winner. This was due to its increased ex¬ perience and a stronger scoring punch. Whatever the final results of each game, the team’s determination and hustle pro¬ vi ded many thrills for the fans this season. Seated,-. G. Schreiner, M. Grant, F. Lutze, R. Gustafson, J. Biddle. Standing-. P. Torrant, D. Luoma, E. Altieri, A. Schuessler, A. St, Germain, F. Duval, A. Edelman, F. DiPippo, C. McNulty. VARSITY AND JV BASKETBALL Seated-. W. Borla, H. Rapeljie, P. Beekman, S. Wilbur, P. Engs- trom, R. Curtis. Standing: Asst, Mgr. W. Kerr, B. Booker, R. Goretti, J. Forand, M. Sodano, A. Berthiaume, J. LeBlanc, Asst. Mgr. N. Hardy, Coach M. Norcross. 145 Track Team First Row. R. Cormier, D. Sullivan, N. Buske, T. Brand, W. Sai- mond, D. Stotz, D. Bragg, R. Kieltyka. Second Row. W. Calder A. Beaudoin, H. Ray, K. West, M. Smith, C. Lenz, F. Lutz, J. Carpen- tiere, A. Reed. Third Row. L. Gazoorian, G. Casiello, R. Miczek, R. Hayden, D. Prosser, R. Pill, S. Kazin, T. Sein, D. MacConnell. Fourth Row. R. Litman, D. Sorenson, D. Baker, T. Pantages, M. Elowitz, P. Zilko, E. Desplaines, M. Rees, S. Kosiba, Coach M. Norcross. TRACK, CROSS COUNTRY and RELAY TEAMS Co-caP ain Saii r ' ° nC 146 Bob Pill clears the bar. Bob Hayden vaults across. Although much strengthened in the field events, the Tech cindermen had to travel to distant Norwich University to nail down its first victory of the season after losing tough battles to Coast Guard, New Britain Teachers, and Trinity. Headed by co-captains Bill Saimond and Dave Bragg and with many underclass lettermen returning, this spring promises to be one of the best yet. Led by captain Dave Bragg and Neil Buske, the cross country team managed to outscore Brandeis and Tufts, while Doug Stotz breaks the tape. losing their other meets by close margins. With only three men graduating this year, it looks like another strong season next fall. This year’s Relay team came out of the mile relay event in the Knights of Columbus meet victorious with a Tech record of 3:32.8. Joe Carpentiere led off the race, passing to Dave Prosser who ran the second leg. Then co-captains Dave Bragg and Bill Saimond took over, with the latter nipping the man from New Britain Teachers at the tape by a stride. With more meets to come even more laurels may come to Boynton Hill. Bill Calder hurls the javelin. 147 Mike Smith hurls the discus. The mile run. The race begins. Cross Country First Row : D. Dick- ert, J. Carpentiere, D. Sullivan, D. Bragg, N. Buske, C. Coniaris, Coach F. Sannella. Second Row: H. Boyle, A. Beaudoin, T. Pant- ages, R. Miczek, A. Berthiaume, C. Car- osella. 148 At the K. of C. Meet in the Boston Garden Relay Team Seated.-. J. Carpentiere, D. Bragg, D. Prosser, Standing-. W. Saimond, F. Sannella, G. Casiello. RELAY RECORD HOLDERS Joe Carpentieri Dave Prosser Bill Siamond 149 Dave Bragg Soccer Relay Team First Row. W. Ekman, M. Hertzberg, R. Allen, E. Dworkin, Co-Cap- R. Nelson, J. Quagliaroli, A. Orr, R. Mixer, W. Ernst. Fourth Row : P. tain P. Puddington, Co-captain N. Monks, R. Hayden, T. Humphrey, Keenan, R. Clark, S. Lee-Aphon, S. Mozden, C. Wilkes, P. Crimmins, R. Berg, S. Ellin. Second Row. Coach A. King, R. Gess, R. Zidziunas, W. Peirce, D. Goodman. Fifth Row: M. Wallace, R. Boduch, D. Soren- T. Caste, R. Fransen, B. Tetreault, K. Burke, T. Heefner, D. Dow. Coach son, Ass’t. Mgr. R. Kischell, G. Foxhall, Mgr. P. Nelson, Ass’t Mgr. J. MacKechnie. Third Row. J. Pratt, J. Meregian, J. Buckley, A. Greene, P. Stramese, J. Robertson, K. Roberts. SOCCER SEASON RECORDS W.P.I. 0 University of Massachusetts 6 W.P.I. 3 M. I. T. 3 W.P.I. 4 Clark 0 W.P.I. 2 Coast Guard 4 W.P.I. 2 Boston University 1 W.P.I. 3 Tufts 3 W.P.I. 4 Lowell Tech 0 W.P.I. 1 Trinity 6 Won 3 Lost 3 Tied 2 Mixer on the assault. 150 Finishing up with an impressive, 3-3-2, record, the 1958 Soccer team completed the best season Tech has seen since 1951, and continued to raise W.P.I. Soccer to the heights it once enjoyed. The excellent coaching of two-year veteran, Alan King, is beginning to bear fruit as Tech came away with an even break on the season. Facing a more experienced unit in their first tilt, the Engineers dropped a 0-6 decision to the University of Mass¬ achusetts, but bounced back for an even break with M.I.T. the following week, 3-3. Arch rival and ’cross city foe, Clark then fell victim to the Techmen by a 4-0 count. After dropping a 2-4 decision to the Coast Guard Academy at New London, Connecticut, the Kingmen returned here to drub Boston Uni¬ versity 2-1, tie Tufts 3-3 then soundly trounce Lowell Tech 4-0 in a style which proved very encouraging for the future as much of the load was being carried by Sophomores, Lee-Aphon, Zidziunas, Mixer, Heefner, and Freshmen Robertson, Good¬ man, and Clark. Trinity, last year New England Champions, then tripped the high-riding Techmen 6-1. Keeping with the capacity of the positions, Co-Captains Puddington and Monks lead their charges in excellent style and were ably supported by Senior Tom Humphrey, Juniors Caste, Venuti and Tetreault and the aforementioned lowerclassmen. Although Seniors, Puddington, Monks and Humphrey will be sorely missed next season due to graduation, ten lettermen including eight starters will return, from which Coach Alan King hopes to build an even better team in ’59. A good trip with a left hook. Zidziunas controls the play. 151 First Row. R. Bratt, D. Ferrari, J. Wheeler, F. Cohee, W. Krein, M. Gasek, R. Bourget, B. Hosmer. Second Row. R. Cohen, P. Jolicoeur, S. Rybczyk, R. Smith, W. Pursell, L. Courtemanche, P. Williamson, N. Chiavaroli, A. Andrews. HOCKEY The W.P.I. hockey club, yet to become a varsity sport of official standing, did not let this prevent them from having The cageman. ° r . a bang-up season. Having been in existence for only five years, the club went all out this year to break the .500 mark. Playing all its home games at nearby Worcester Arena the club attracted a good crowd of student boosters who supplemented the Sat¬ urday afternoon pro games by following the fast, hard-skating club. Eight seniors led the club on their way, namely: Club President Frank (Red Light) Cohee, Captain Bob Bourget, Jack Wheeler, Mike Gasek, Lee Courtemanche, Dick Bratt, Don Ferrari, and Bill Pursell. It can be easily seen why the club anxiously awaited this season for four years. The club’s opponents, Wesleyan, Merrimack, M.I.T., Assumption, Nichols Junior College, Worcester Junior College, Worcester State Teachers, Babson, and the Yale Cougars in¬ dicate a stiff schedule. Boasting such ace scorers as Jack Wheeler, who centered the first line, and stalwart defenseman Mike Gasek, both of whom were in the top scoring columns throughout the season, the club certainly supplied its share of thrills for the student spectators. The club started off the season with a boom, winning the Hockey Jamboree at the Worcester Arena. After a 4-3 win against Assumption, the roof really fell in against Merrimack. Before semester finals the team took two wins from Worcester Teachers and Worcester Junior College, lost a high-scoring toughie to Wesleyan, and were held to a tie by Nichols. All in all, between the hard work of the team and increas- 152 i nterest on campus in the club, we could easily claim a successful season. Wrestling: M. Rees and R. Davis. Kneeling: R. Wilder, J. Fox, J. Lewis, R. Jewell, K. Cotter. Standing: (Faculty Ad¬ visor) R. Scott, Mgr. A. Reed, B. Willbrant, J. Corvini, R. Gardner, C. Mello, G. Parker, D. Frederick, Ass’t Mgr. B. Cherkas. WRESTLING If you have had occasion to visit the gym between four and six o’clock some evening this winter, you have probably seen one of Tech’s newest clubs hard at work upstairs. Under the watchful eyes of its coaches, Ray Scott and Hap” Weaver, the Wrestling Club is a fast-growing organization. Although several of its members began the season with no previous experience, next season will surely see a full complement of experienced men to represent the school along with all of the other teams. Despite the club’s inexperience, the fans attending the several home matches could not help but be impressed by the spirit displayed by every member. Among the clubs that the club has wrestled this season have been Tufts, the University of Connecticut, Amherst, and the University of Massachusetts, all with whom we have return matches next season. Although the club has certainly established a following during its first season, we are sure that, if you have never seen a collegiate match, we can win you to our support the first time, since collegiate wrestling is a very exciting and an extremely interest¬ ing sport. We certainly feel that wrestling has come to Tech to stay and we sincerely hope that the Wrestling Club will get the support it definitely deserves. The match begins 153 First Row. R. Cohen, S. Lee- Aphon, K. Rome, L. Smith, R. Mixer. Second Row. Ass’t. Mgr. D. Evenson, R. Gustaf¬ son, P. Crimmins, Mgr. J. Ribeiro, Coach A. King. TENNIS Our tennis foes won’t have the pleasure of battling us on our own courts this year. With the construction of the enlarged quadrangle, our courts have met a sad end. The men will have to use off-campus courts in upholding Tech’s honor in the field. Coach Wadsworth and his assistant, Mr. King, have a fine team captained by lanky Dick Gustafson. The team will play a rough 7-game schedule, and the lack of experienced men on the team will tell, Gus” being the only senior. Next year promises to be a fine one for the team. With a fast, adept group of juniors and sophomores and two incoming freshmen to fill the ranks, the team will be a well-experienced one. 154 Captain Dick Gustafson Lee Smith Seated: T. Stone, W. MacKenzie, Captain W. Ekman, R. Kosky, T. Caste. Standing-. Mgr. F. Costello, J. Lockwood, L. Handel, R. Johanson, J. Rhodes, Coach F. Grant. SWIMMING As the Tech mermen returned to the depths of the school natatorium, they were greeted with a newly decorated pool. Last year’s graduating class took its toll on the team, leav¬ ing only a skeleton crew. With eager anticipation, Coach Frank Grant and Captain Bill Ekman looked towards the class of ’62 for heavy support. The remaining veterans were rightly pleased after the freshmen tryouts. After a week of practice it was seen that several Frosh would hold down top assignments. Freshmen Len Handel was strong in butterfly along with Captain B’J Ekman. The free¬ style events were dominated by Freshmen Tony Lockwood and Jon Rhodes. Along with their classmates, Jim Quirk and Bill MacDonald were especially strong in the breastroke and diving respectively. Sophomores Dick Kosky, a backstroker, Ward McKenzie, a freestyler, and Junior Tom Caste, a diver, com¬ pleted the roster of early season hopefuls. With this lineup the Tech tanksters set out to meet their opponents. In their first tilt against U. of Conn, they showed lack of practice and bowed easily to the outer-state rival. In the next three meets the Tech men gave their opponents; Holy Cross, U. of Mass, and Tufts, a real battle only to be nudged out in the last race. In the U. of Mass, meet the medley relay team of Dick Kosky, Jim Quirk, Len Handel and Jon Rhodes, eclipsed their old record by twenty one seconds in posting a winning time of 4:32.7. Congratulations fellows. With this strong showing by lower classmen, the teams future looks brighter. Captain Bill Ekman 155 First Row. Bill Walsh, Joe Bronzino, Don Abraham, Dave Ripple, Don Ferrari, Dick Bratt, Norman Monks. Second Row. Charles McNulty (Coach), Joe Marubbio, Walt Siiva, Fred DiPippo, Ron Pokraka, Dave Johnson, Ray Abraham, Thayer French (Mgr.) Third Row. Joe Daddario, Connie Matuzek, Fred Duval, Charles Lethinen, Ed Altieri. BASEBALL Co-Captain Joe Bronzino 156 Co-Captain Don Ferrari Another R.B.I. Outfielder Dave Johnson Once again as Spring rolls around, and the dust from the Tech gridiron is kicked up by this year’s fabulous nine. The season looks hopeful for the Tech nine with Sophomore Whitey Lehtinen, and Senior Joe Hi-Ho” Daddario who will assume the mound position. And yes, once again that pair of Don Ferrari and Joe Bronzino, this year’s co-captains, will be bang¬ ing heads together around second base and center field. Last year the Tech pair of Bronzino and Ferrari gave Tech a winning season with Joe’s 0.500 batting aver¬ age and Don’s superb defensive fielding. Another strong point about this year’s nine is their solid outfield filled out by Dave Johnson and Norm Monks in left field and Sophomore Joe Marub- bio in right field. Rounding out the infield loop, the number three sack was still open at the beginning of the season, but shortstop Dick Bratt and First base- man Fred Duval completed the tight Tech infield. Over behind the bench, catchers Ron Pokraka and Bill Walsh will loosen up their arms. Both these boys are possessors of the Yogi Berra type baseball and Shortstop Dick Bratt 157 Two on second? Ray Abraham Whitey Lehtinen thus are ideal specimens to squat behind the plate. Incidentally, Ron was the team’s clean-up hitter last year and he really delivered the long ball when it was needed. Once again in the line-up, chosen for his un¬ orthodox ability in handling twelve-year old brats who want balls is the ball chaser extrordinaire, Manager Bill Farnsworth. The only reason Bill took the job is to satisfy that uncontrollable inquisitive¬ A home run ness of his; just to know what the coach has to say to his pitchers during those mound conferences. Go get’em Bill babe. Also this year, the coaching staff will rely on the relief pitching of Ed Altieri and pitch-hitting and infielding of A1 St. Germain to bring their team through the rough spots. The Tech squad also will have some excellent freshman who will help make up for any depth problems occuring in 158 the lineup. The coordinator of all this activity is Coach Charlie McNulty; Mac” guided the team to a winning season last year, even though he has lost such standouts as Dick Lisbon, Don Abraham, and Dave Ripple, he will be doing everything in his power to equal, if not better that record this season. This year’s team won new laurels and short prison sentences by stealing bases, murdering um- What a waste — three umpires! pires, robbing the opposing teams of hits, and knocking out opposing pitchers. Such hustle and fight can only be attributed to the player’s desire to get out of both afternoon labs and Saturday morning drills. But if we have to be honest, and we know that we should, the wonderful series of successful teams is attributable to the spirit of the players themselves, to make the baseball nine a credit to the Institute and to themselves. Bill Walsh 159 Ron Pokraka r . « fl 1 I It ’1 VW fmr; Bottom ' . Ara Tutunjian, Bob Smith, Alex Helman, Co-capt. Phil Pudd- ington, Co-capt. Harry Rydstrom, Larry Dworkin, Brad Hosmer, Bill Linke. Second Row: Coach Dave Krashes, Donald Dow, Ken Engvall, Bruce Willbrant, Ward MacKenzie, Bob Scobey, Dave Chesmel, Art Greene, Jack Czertak; Ass’t. Mgr. Pete Nelson. Third Row: Mgr. Bob Jenkins, Dan O’Grady, Fred Broshjeit, John Buckley, Norm Bolyea, Dick Nelson, Ted Stone. Kevin Burke, John Powers. Fourth Row: Ed Tenney, Len Norman, Paul Sledzik, Dick Vogel, Bill Peirce, Ass’t. Mgr. Pete Bertsch. LACROSSE (3 j ■ tra I 8 V ' : Jj Co-Captains Edwards and Puddington with Coach Krashes Early each spring, usually before all the snow has departed, a group of men in short pants carrying butterfly nets” can be seen around the gym and athletic fields. Donning bird cage helmets and outsized gloves these fearless warriors engage in what the untrained observer could consider legalized murder. However, to the more enlightened, who appreciate the sport, and its finer points, the skill required in passing, catching and teamwork is obvious. Every year Tech’s lacrosse team pits its skill against the best teams in New England. The record has been good over the years, with few exceptions. This year the team was lead by Co-Captains Phil Pudding- ton and Dick Edwards. Both were high scorers last season and continued their scoring consistency. At th.e close of last season Puddingtort was given all New-England honorable mention, an honor which he justly deserved. Since the sport of lacrosse is little played in high schools most men who come to Tech have never seen or heard of the game before. For this reason coaching is all important. In his second year of coaching here at Tech, Dave Krashes, of the Mechanical Engineering Department, used his lacrosse know how to help the team improve. Although some men were lost due to graduation a fine nucleus of players returned. Ara Tutunjian, Frank Salek, Bob Smith, Edwards, and Puddington were counted on as mainstays, while a good crop of Sophomores did their share. Lacrosse is an exacting game requiring great physical and mental skill. Every game is a challenge and every victory hard earned, not through the efforts of just one player, but rather as a team, all playing together with spirit and teamwork. 160 l!l:5 ■■■liSili They’re all on our team Just in time Get to it Dick Step on it En guarde Tech’s weary warriors Tech on the attack 162 To the rescue Seated: Captain A1 Swetz, Standing-. G. Schreiner, C. Cushman, R. Soccoli, K. Nisnik, J. Bjork (coach), P. Mannheim, B. Cushing, W. Ekman. GOLF When the snow melts and the trees on the hill again turn green, the familiar Fore” of the golf team can be heard once more. Golf—the sport of the serene men. For if there was ever a sport in which there is no place for nervousness, golf is the one. Coached by Professor Bjork of the Mechanical Engineer¬ ing Department, the hackers” turned out in full force last spring with a strong team consisting of veterans A1 Swetz, captain; Ron Soccoli, Ken Nisnik, George Schreiner, Terry Dupuis, Charlie Cushman, Bill Ekman and new faces in Brad Cushing and Paul Mannheim. The Techmen managed to score decisive victories over Tufts, Clark University, and Boston University while losing their other matches to University of Massachusetts, Springfield, Lowell Tech, Trinity, M.I.T., Holy Cross and A.I.C. The 3-7 won lost record which the team compiled at the end of the season did by no means display the ability of the team, but golf is a game of inches and luck was not in our favor most of the year. Losing only Ken Nisnik and Charlie Cushman from last year’s team and with another strong prospect in John Wheeler’s eligibility this year, this spring could prove to be a real great season. 163 PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPT. Seated : R. Pritchard. Standing ' . C. McNulty, F. Grant, A. King, M. Norcross. ' x , yyyymfyM ' yy -. v ( ' h _____ It’s a chippie.” The Physical Education Department has once again provid¬ ed all of us at Worcester Polytechnic Institute with benefits of its numerous services. Under the direction of department head Bob Pritchard, the broad athletic program proved quite success¬ ful throughout its activities on the hill. Prof. Pritchard is fortunate in having an enthusiastic staff, comprised of Charlie ( one-two”) McNulty, Merle ( I count to four”) Norcross, Frank ( swim you polywogs”) Grant, Alan King, and Frank Sanella. These men quite ably provide Tech students with the greatest highlight of their Freshman; Sophomore years; those endless gym classes. The Freshman Class is also graced with an instructive, but relaxing, lecture every week. Doc Quinn provides the climax to this series with a never-to-be-forgotten, informative lecture. Great interest is given to the Interfraternity Sports pro¬ gram under the direction of the Physical Education Department. The agenda includes competition between all fraternities on the hill in the sports of tennis, bowling, soft-ball, basketball, volley¬ ball, table-tennis, and swimming. This activity provides a full share of physical recreation for all men unable to participate in Varsity Sports. Varsity clubs, participating extensively inter-collegiately, round out the extra-curricular activities provided by the Physical Education Department. A fine job has been completed to make everyone proud of the strides taken this year by the Varsity teams. The students are fortunate to have this well directed program providing a time of recreation for all. 164 W. P. I. A. A. Left to right-. E. Higginbottom, P. Torrant, R. Pritchard, A. Knight, P. Bayliss, J. Bronzino, R. Adler, F. DiPippo. The W.P.I. Athletic Association is composed of all Tech undergraduate students. The membership card of this organiza¬ tion is the student’s season ticket entitling him to attend all home athletic contests free of charge. Membership in this organization is one of the benefits resulting from the activity- tax paid by the students each year. The active members of the Athletic Association form the Athletic Council. The officers of the Council are also the officers of the A.A. The Athletic Council consists of ten members, five of which are undergraduates, three members of the faculty, and two representatives of the Alumni. Of the five student mem¬ bers, one is elected from each class by the entire student body, and one is an appointee of the President of the Institute. Included among the duties of the Athletic Council are such matters as deciding those to whom letters and awards in athletics should be given, electing managers, and discussing other athletic problems that may occur. Regular meetings of the athletic council are held three times yearly, and special meetings are called when necessary. Although the final decisions on most athletic problems must come from the Administration and the Department of Physical Education, much credit must be given to the Athletic Council of the W.P.I. Athletic Association, which discusses thoroughly each question and acts as an advisory board on many of the problems that confront the Institute where athletics are concerned. Reach for it”. 165 tech ' s fraternities (7771 f j ' - B BF |J JS VI Id i VV Jf n eg i. •-,. Lly f JUjP JM | - . I jT P j J ■ tBf ft -n ■ � t i A 1H A4 � r 7 � ' V to v d £m f m w t ... ■■ SnffBBSSH |gyHjgH . ' «« gSM Ji .■; - • ’’ % Sf ' r I ' , ' |P ' ! ' 3 ’’“■ ' lb f’J| , B m ' ’ ' • ' ? ; ■•ft’ £ :j 1 V 1 1 V K Vwt , ;ll H j’H ii. W ■’ ■ fl r HII ' v J K !r JF4 , Miss 2 Miss A Queen of the Ball’ Miss f r A” Miss 2 A E” Miss A T n 168 Miss 0 x” Miss T K E” Miss L C A” I. F. QUEENS TANNENBAUM BALL Miss $ K 0” 169 AL SWETi MCMIUN W HT� r� OWE OtEKEKT fOBFPtTG JAAAMIl UO DAVE SviLUVAN ,WM MINKS SC® SoB£A Now that all that’s left of undergraduate days at Tech is looking back, the graduating seniors might stop to recall Fiji Island weekends, waiting on, formal weekends, pig dinners, Dixieland bands, LL”, fridaynightbeforesupperclubmeetings, rushing, pledge parties, calls”, and B”, sophomore jobs, and many others. But along with these they can feel even more, the influence which they gained and passed on; the intangible benefits which are found while working as a group, with men of similar ideals, hopes, and accomplishments. These plus participation on the Hill” from Skull to stu¬ dent government to intercollegiate sports have made this a highly successful year for Phi Gamma Delta. Graduating Seniors Robert C. Basil Robert A. Berg Robert E. Bober August D. Dickert Oscar H. Hawley Robert C. Hayden Philip A. Holden Thomas F. Humphrey Roberto Jaramillo Frederick H. Lutze, Jr. Norman L. Monks Windle B. Priem Robert D. Smith Douglas G. Stotz David B. Sullivan Alexander Swetz, Jr. Robert J. Walker Morgan M. Whitney 170 The cheering section PHI GAMMA DELTA The Fiji House 171 Scab!! The artist at work uuu r.:Vtu� i vttgtltjl mo ' i i or -4 Siqma Alpha Epsilon This, our sixty-fifth year on Worcester Tech’s campus has been a great year both socially and scholastically. Who could possibly forget the great Pledge Party we had after a rush season which ended with such gratifying results, the undefeated Volley¬ ball team, the washed-out homecoming display, the exciting Greek dances and dancers. Phi Alpha” the peg-leg cat, the great formal weekends or the distinction of being the only house on campus not to fall down average-wise last year, which was instrumental in our winning the school’s Scholarship Im¬ provement Trophy, The Thinker”? During the past year the members also have engaged in numerous activities on the hill, not many sports or organizations went without an SAE in their ranks. Yes, remembering college days is remembering fraternity days and this year’s seniors from SAE’s Lakeside Lodge” cer¬ tainly have many fond memories to cherish for the rest of their lives. With these fond memories goes the best wishes and sin- cerest thanks from the whole house for their contribution to¬ wards making fraternity life at Sigma Alpha Epsilon as great as it is. Graduating Seniors Mohammad Amin Anthony J. Aukstikalnis John P. Bade William H. Bailey John D. Bonk Joel T. Callahan William I. Cote Anthony E. Engstrom Roy W. Gustafson John A. McManus Lawrence E. Mellen Ronald L. Merrill Michael P. Saunders Leonard J. Scott III Richard C. Soucy Ronald F. Swenson Robert V. Tanona 172 Someone’s in the kitchen with Dinah Chem quiz tomorrow SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON S.A.E.’s Sextet 173 Seven come eleven Sweet memories ... This is Your Life, Joe Frembish ... The two-letter man who found out about Dial . . . General Excellence Award—eight in a row ... To the B” . . .-you, Maud . . . Parachute Club formed—everybody gets shot down . .. Forty men, voices raised in song, the strains of Happy Birthday echoing through the dining room, one man smiling bravely and wondering how to avoid the inevitable shower ... I Frank-he was here-to say nothing of the pigs-oh, you served me already-What day is the New Year’s Eve Party on?-Droms . . . Royal Blood flourishes with Hormone ... New unit of measurement, the SUG. These are some of the things which the men of Alpha Tau shall remember through the years. The honors bestowed upon the individual and his fraternity linger for awhile, then fade from memory; yet, the everyday incidents which served not to alter and illuminate our times, but merely to make life a little more enjoyable, live on. The friendships which were made shall endure, and, in spirit, the Class of ’59 shall remain at 24 Institute always. Graduating Seniors Joseph P. Burger Harvey D. Egan, Jr. William N. Felanchek Richard N. Gustafson Timothy N. Hurley Donald E. Kirk Roger E. Miller Richard S. Orehotsky Roger M. Rathbun Robert F. Strachan Howard H. Street 174 •gspr ' - The average must be maintained ALPHA TAU OMEGA Come chug-a-lug with me. A.T.O. harmonizes Sitting pretty 175 Sleep or study? (i hc la Q hi ID. iJ. I 1959 Work parties, work parties... will we ever finish in time? . . . Classes resume and . . . rushing is upon us . . . Congratula¬ tions ox men, twenty-two pledges to perpetuate our ideals . . . And then those tension relieving Friday nights . . . the Big Four” . . . Study hours, study hours! . . . Our trek to Wesleyan —look at all those red sweaters around that goal post! . . . Home-coming—overwhelming alumnus turnout . . . our dis¬ play rained out as usual . . . Don’t look now, but—I.F. Week¬ end already . . . Monty Maxwell’s back in town ... a near fatal blow delt to the B.P.A. . .. You guys have gotta stop these bull sessions! . . . bridge anyone? .. . And of course, the by-law revisions . . . Article 4 sec. 17 now reads ... all those in favor of shirts and ties . . . Then third place in the Pi Delt Songfest, the Go to Hell” party, little occurences like Dizo’s Flashlight problems, Stef’s morning coffee stop . . . others all too numer¬ ous to mention. In reminiscing, these are the times our graduating seniors will cherish. Throughout their lives they will take with them experiences of true brotherhood gained at Theta Chi; the grand feeling of laboring together in a common cause—all for one and one for all. They’ll return year after year to find Theta Chi advancing in all respects here on the Hill”. They’ll be proud to say I’m Theta Chi, ’59”. We, the undergrads, salute our future alumni. We know they have done their job well, and wish them success as they step into the outer world. So, as the fiftieth year of Theta Chi on Tech’s campus comes to a close, all are instilled with a feeling of accomplishment, a feeling of growth, and an assurance that Theta Chi’s true brotherhood will endure forever. Farewell, seniors . . . Graduating Seniors James A. Alfieri Robert A. Allen Leo F. Cournoyer William E. Dyer Donald C. Gove Wilfred J. Houde Allen H. Levesque David S. Miller Thomas J. O’Connor Roger A. Pekrul John N. Robichaud Richard P. Schou Robert V. Sharkey Richard E. Thompson Everett L. Walker John E. Wolfe The senior slide THETA CHI The party just started Theta Chi’s third place winners You know what I like 177 An unusual sight? £ A.SU ©84«« R E CROTEAU R.S.KINOSl.EY JJ WAJ.SH L AMOS R.A FARROW El ll 5. SlambAa (fhi Alpha DELLARIPA t. ANTHONY R T DAVIS FA.STEVENS R i AlNCNE F0HS9ERG R.R CASSANELi.1 RS.YNUt.Oii R F.SUERTiN TS STAftON •M COTTER L :.: : AAR„- VAN TIME S? ' AS. Ham fOA N ■ With the Tech Class of 1959 goes the physical beings of several great Lambda Chi’s. The elder statesmen will no longer be around to give advice and aid, but their ideas and the spirit of their addition to the bond of fraternal friendship will long be remembered in the minds and hearts of the men whom they leave behind. The seniors will have their mem¬ ories too: Formal weekends and the steak roasts; The regional conclave at U. of Conn.; the National Convention in Montreal; the parties with our Clark Brothers, especially the one out at Roger’s Camp; Ed Lindberg’s wedding; the interclass bowl¬ ing matches; the Friday Night Get-togethers; Calling the radio station for Tony; Charlie’s Little Old Lady who didn’t seem to Mind.”; the good ship Cutty Sark.”; The visits from the Achers and the Gents; Bill Van Cliburn” Ekman and We’re All Good Fellows”, Big Daddy — That Must What It Be; Friday- nite wait-ons and Saturday night suppers; Choosing the Cres¬ cent girls each year; Obsob and Hertzopholous”; The kegs with A.E.Pi.; the pledge party and the Trials.”; Practising for the Pi Delt; the third table; Initiation banquets; the Home¬ coming Display with Polly; Mrs. Marchand’s wonderful meals — especially the buffets; the L L; the thinker on the Senior Stairs, and the Homecoming Trophy in ’58; the Waif’s Parties, and so many, many more things which we know have earned Pi Zeta a warm spot in your hearts. The good times and the rough sledding, but always the brotherhood, and the living example of the motto, Every Man, a Man.” On Homecoming Days, or any other days, the door is open and the right hand of friendship is extended for all of you. Graduating Seniors Donald T. Butterworth Murray A. Cappers, Jr. Wilbur S. Ekman Ralph A. Farrow, Jr. Frank B. Goudey, Jr. Michael A. Hertzberg Richard S. Kingsley Alexander L. Pratt James J. Walsh 178 The preacher LAMBDA CHI ALPHA ... % r ■ 1 v m J I 1 I 1 r i - r • L.C.A.’s solid seven 179 Walsh — either one What do you think of the far east situation? This year was another enjoyable one for the Phi Sigs. It started fast what with Fall work party . . . Bernie and his Homecoming display (which nevertheless didn’t get finished until Friday night) . . . Rushing Frosh the first night back to 11 Dean and the usual cleaning up that had to be done . . . It was a pleasant surprise to find that the summer school boys had completed the red paint job on the house . . . The social season started with our Friday-night mixers . . . these devel¬ oped into Saturday-night parties ... Of course the big social event was the I.F. Ball. The weekend had a Hillbilly theme and was enjoyed by all the campus farmers. Again the Phi Sigs took part in school activities . . . being represented on all the athletic teams as well as the other school-sponsored activities. We were well represented in the Pi Delt and our Paul Honer did a fine job as M.C. of the Tech Carnival. All in all another fine year at Phi Sig. Graduating Seniors Robert J. Agricola Neil T. Buske John T. Chapman Thomas J. Downs Morgan S. Ely Carl M. Frova Donald W. Illingworth Peter E. Kallio Robert Kieltyka Francis B. Lally, Jr. Charles H. Rodenburg William A. Saimond Orr Shepherd Gordon H. Sigman, Jr. Robert A. Steen James S. Tyler, Jr. Thomas C. Waage John Wary John Lambert Wheeler 180 Short circuited PHI SIGMA KAPPA I’m in the mood for love The Phi-Singerinos A well-attended place 181 I can’t believe my eyes Sig Ep has much to be proud of in the past year. Many of the major accomplishments are recorded on other pages of this annual, but remember the small thing, the incidents which built the Sig Ep brotherhood stronger with each day? Remember Purse and his shrubs . . . Mo Rees pledging AEPi for the fall . . . The Rock” getting flushed by Eddy . . . Humphrey dropping his pin . . . Remember we took both the Homecoming and Pi Delt Tropheys . . . remember Art Greene and his sign-up list” (too bad he chickened out) ... 16 candles . . . and how the squirrels took over? The pledge class of ’62 was great even if D 2 H. and Jenks did do their dirty work for them . . . The pledges put on a skit (?) at the Christmas party . . . remember the pledges’ Saturday morning basketball games . . . Syracuse . . . 20,000 pennies and the fight over how breakfast should be cooked — on a juke box. Remember finals complete with attitude checks and belly bumping . . . Pea-coke becoming a lover . . . the barn’s human mouse trap . . . remember Sig Ep’s own 6-6 (and he can jump!) . . . RF and Humf’s night date and remember Sig Eps three great formal weekends and their many lost hours. Yes it has been a great year and Sig Eps again have led in every phase of college life. Sig Ep is proud of its class of ’59 and they are in turn proud to be members of Sigma Phi Epsilon. Graduating Seniors Burnham H. Baker Peter K. Bertsch Richard L. Bratt Frederick G. Broshjeit Frederick J. Costello Carl F. Dinge Richard G. Edwards David A. Evenson Frank W. Farnsworth John W. Gale Miles W. Grant, Jr. Peter A. Nelson Philip H. Puddington William U. Pursell David A. Sawin George Schreiner, Jr. Charles T. Smith, Jr. Lee D. Smith, Jr. Edwin D. Tenney William C. Whitehead 182 The slide rule blues SIGMA PHI EPSILON Sig Ep’s songfest champions Sig Ep’s winning display The Sig Ep Hearse-mobile 183 For some of us it’s four years, for others, five—it’s tough to leave, no matter what. Oh, we wouldn’t want to stay around any longer, you understand—it’s just tough to leave . . . We had a good time—worked like beavers, but instead of chopping down trees, we got chopped down, time after time. But we still managed to survive . . . And now here we are, leaving Theta Kappa Phi. Maybe we should say Phi Kappa Theta, for that’s its name now-but we just can’t make ourselves drop the name that meant four years of fun, work, and memories . . . memories of our brothers in Skull, Tau Bete, Pi Delt, Eta Kappa Nu, and Who’s Who-our wild pledge class, under the direction of Big Daddy” J. B.-the notorious pilgrimage to R.P.I.-fraternity pins, yes or no-the octet that almost made it- our poor bedraggled whale- Beware of the Blob”-the porcupine affair-the stampede for a spot at the gaming table-the exclusive washer society-our new game room, resulting in the question, What holds the house up?”-lesser memories which we forget now, but remember later . . . We have been privileged to be actives in a great fratern¬ ity. We shall be proud to watch our fraternity reach greater pinnacles of success in future years. Graduating Seniors Joseph D. Bronzino Joseph L. Chenail Vincent J. Cinquina Lee H. Courtemanche William F. Curran Joseph D. Daddario, Jr. Normand P. DePratti Joseph A. Duddy, Jr. Leonard L. Dutrum, Jr. Robert F. Dziurgot Donald R. Ferrari Stephen F. Gardella Walter M. Gasek Thomas J. Hill Francis B. Kelley Joseph A. Lenard James W. Mahoney William M. Mandrola Robert W. Milik, Jr. Francis J. Pakulski Ronald S. Perzan Norman J. Rouleau Franklin Salek Edward A. Saulnier, Jr. Paul G. Sikoris Hubert G. Sokolski Raymond J. Tivnan Geza C. Ziegler Joseph P. Zimonis 184 Aaaaaah PHI KAPPA THETA The senator speaks Phi Kappa Theta’s songfest runnerups Making whoopee A dentists dilemna This past year could well be called nickname year at Alpha Epsilon Pi . . . Among the more notorious appellations (not the mountain chain) borne by the various brothers are: Ganderschmaltz, Goat, Gremlin, No-Neck, Pineapple, Groin, Floyd Patterson, Manchurian, Meatball, Halojist, Grub, Abro- merooney, Porta Rico Vera, and Poopsie. Of course, there was the unforgettable Schwepps, who was recalled by the New York City Sanitation Department during their recent business depression. On the serious side, though, AEPi can boast that during this past year they were the highest-I repeat, the highest, bar none, fraternity on the Worcester Tech Campus. Yes, accord¬ ing to the latest U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, our house is twelve feet higher above sea level than the next highest house on campus. Thousands of dollars were spent at 28 Einhorn Road this year in work on the physical plant, and many new up to date, modern, labor-saving devices have been installed. Among these new products of our scientific, technological civilization are a washing machine (pledge-operated), a snow-shoveling machine (pledge-operated), a floor cleaner (pledge-operated), a toilet (pledge), and a sex machine (Kay-operated). Epsilon Deuteron triumphed in other, in fact in all fields of endeavor during this past year. Among our other successes, we took the President’s Cup (Size B), the Scholarship Trophy, the Songfest Trophy, and the General Excellence Prize. Of course, we had to return them when the police found them in the cellar. Our President will be the first four¬ teen year graduate in the school’s history. And remember the AEPi motto: No more drinking, No more dates, I must be crazy, To pay those rates! Graduating Seniors Stanley H. Block Fred D. Blonder Eli J. Dworkin Seymour Ellin Norman A. Hiatt Robert J. Kaye Richard P. Keats Toby Kramer Marshall P. Krupnick Stephen Levy Robert H. Lynn Norman Mahler Robert E. Pill Leo H. Prive Leon Remer Harvey J. Rosenfeld Myron H. Smith Stanley W. Sokoloff Stanley M. Wallner Lawrence White 186 But Harv, I am not pinned ALPHA EPSILON PI Gut morning chentlemen But it was only $200. Rally around the trophy boys 187 A.E.Pi’s octet FRED REINHART BARRY COLLINS ERIC RORSTROM WARREN TALBOT RUSS FRANSEN HAROLD PIERCE RAY FUGERE y:C£ � £ « • � nr icc t 1959 ROGER FAULK IRVING FREEMAN DAVE YOUDEN DON WILMOT DON ROOT DICK ALLEN VIC MOY CHARLES ROESSLER BEN LOW BILL GOODRICH JOHN GROCKI HARRY ROOK ROBERT MCDONALD DON BARNARD EDWARD VANTINE Studios, Hamilton N Y. 58”- 59” is the big year for the Tekes at Tech. A little over two years ago this fraternity was little more than an idea. Now we are proudly Zeta Mu chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon, one of the largest national fraternities. January 10, 1959; this is the date that we will all remember for a long time. In the afternoon we were officially installed as a chapter of TKE, and in the evening an initiation banquet was held at the Eden Restaurant in downtown Worcester. After the banquet all the brothers, their dates and families returned home to 27 Einhorn Road, and a merry time was had by all. We moved into the house at 27 Einhorn Road early in September and thanks to the hard work of the brothers, it was made liveable by the time school opened. Who can forget the all nighters painting (38 hours straight), the shock when the ceiling sagged from too much paint, and the breezes blow¬ ing through the dorm on the third floor. We had a pretty ambitious group of pledges this year. Hell week was changed to help week and we painted the in¬ side of the old feather building (how come AO is all pink spots?), and insulated the walls on the third floor (Hey Jack, scratch my back, will you?). Yes, a very ambitious pledge class; it took the brothers a week to find the silverware, coffee pots, faucet handles, etc. Yes, we’ve had a lot of fun this year; Saturday night parties-the Ladies Home for the I.F. Ball — pledge! get that phone-putting dog to bed-Joe’s g ' irls-carrying Harry home- where’d McDonald go?-doesn’t Don ever stop playing that piano?-which Don?-We’re just starting but we’re catching on quick. Last of all we would like to congratulate our fi rst grad¬ uating seniors. Good luck gang and don’t forget the few short years we’ve spent together. We would also like to thank all who have helped us in the last couple of years, and made our entrance into Tau Kappa Epsilon possible. Graduating Seniors James B. Burke Neil A. Peters Frederick W. Reinhart Eric G. Rorstrom Joseph B. Vivona 188 Russ, hard at work Let’s take a break TAU KAPPA EPSILON My home 189 If I only had three hands ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS It’s finally over, and if worry and hard work make a good yearbook, then the 59” PEDDLER is certain to be a success. I’d like to thank Dr. Schweiger, whose patient ear and sage advice kept me out of trouble; Bill Farnsworth and John Robichaud the busi¬ ness and advertising managers, for keeping us in the black; Ed Stefanini, the make-up editor for his continual hard work; Bill Saimond, the art editor for his great cartoons, dividing pages, and cover; Bill Curran, copy editor who really came through during the last two weeks; and Will Houde and Fred Blonder for good all around jobs in their capacities of managing editor and photography editor. From the Senior Class thanks to Dick Keats for his handling of the blurbs; Carl Frova, for pitching in when the going got rough; Eli and Betty Dworkin for all their last minute typing; and Tom O’Connor and Larry Mellen for giving me carbon copies of calculations. The Junior Class really came through though. Without Harry Ray, Dick Ges s, Ara Tutunjian, Don Dow, Phil O’Reilly, Art Lovetere, Ed Russell, Murray Ellowitz, Norm Hardy, Joel Leonard, and Walt Suski the book never would have been finished. Also deserving mention are the business staff of Jack Driscoll, Paul Bayliss, Jack Kenniston, Tom Zimmie, Ara Tutunjian, Phil Puddington and George Foxhall who really peddled Peddlers. On the photography staff Doug Farrand, Jay Alpern, Dick Bourne, and Bernie Lally all did stellar work. The advertising staff of Craig Rowley, Bill Kerr, A1 Levesque, Walt Lund, Jack Kenniston, and Phil O’Reilly did exceptionally well considering the recession. I’d also like to thank Mr. Moore of O’Toole Printing Company for his cooperation and Bernie Casey, Lorings’ Local Manager for his friendliness and cooperation. In fact to everyone who helped make the 59” PEDDLER, what it is, I’d like to offer my sincere thanks and everlasting gratitude. Editor-in-chief 190 X v - i r y. yj 1 ’ -. _ - - y , . i. § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § I § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § Advertisements Compliments of THE CLASS OF 59 § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § f § § § f § f § § «, t 191 $ $ § I § § § § § J THE JUNIORS EXTEND Ul. CONGRAT U LATIONS § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § aNd BEST WISHES I O EACH MEMBELV OF R S THE OENIOR CLASS § § § § § § § § § § § ' I 192 S By different methods men excel; but they are one who do all things well. § § § TO THE CLASS OF ’59 CONGRATULATIONS AND SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE THE CLASS OF 1961 I 193 $ $ § ! § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § F THE ERESHMEN R CONGXVATULATE TH E S ENIORS AND WIS H theM SUCCESSFUL rE CAREjERS in engiNeertng s § I § § § § § § § § § § § § § I § § § § § § N 194 § § § § § A.S.M.E. A.I.E.E. — WHERE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING BEGINS § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § §- § § § § f § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § s A.I.Ch.E. A.S.C.E. A.I.P. The Honorary Collegiate Journalism Society PI DELTA EPSILON § § § § § § § § § § f § § § § I I f § § 4 195 196 9 9 COMPLIMENTS OF TAU BETA PI § § § § § § I t - § § § § § f § I § § § § § § § § § § § § f § 4 1 § § ALPHA CHAPTER OF MASSACHUSETTS § § § § 197 9 5 To the Class of 1959 Congratulations on Your Achievement and § § § § § § § § § § § § § Welcome to Membership in the W.P.I. Alumni Association § § § § § § § § § § § § § 198 $ Compliments of § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL of WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE PHI GAMMA DELTA SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON ALPHA TAU OMEGA THETA CHI LAMBDA CHI ALPHA PHI SIGMA KAPPA SIGMA PHI EPSILON PHI KAPPA THETA ALPHA EPSILON PI X f 6 r ‘ - 5 i 199 THE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING HONOR SOCIETY 1 § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § _ § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § ETA KAPPA NU GAMMA DELTA CHAPTER Compliments of THE VARSITY CLUB of WORCESTER TECH THE MASQUE 200 § § § § § ! THOREN’S DAIRY Purveyors to the Dormitory QUALITY DAIRY PRODUCTS HENRY L. HANSON COMPANY 513 Grove Street, Worcester, Mass. PL 3-5775 Manufacturers of TAPS and DIES § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § $ § § § § § § § § § § § § § ' § § § § § § § § § § § s BERWICK LIQUOR COMPANY featuring a complete line of: SCOTCH -:- RYE -:- BOURBON CHAMPAGNE BEER IMPORTED WINES Compliments of HENLEY-LUNDGREN CO. General Contractors Bituminous Concrete 193 HARTFORD PIKE, SHREWSBURY Compliments of PRATT INMAN, INC. 27 ELM STREET AUBURN KESSELI MORSE COMPANY Masons Supplies — Building Materials Transit Mixed Concrete Tile and Floor Covering Installations 242 CANTERBURY STREET WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS YANKEE PRODUCTS COMPANY Wholesale Food Distributors 594 633 MILLBURY STREET WORCESTER 3, MASSACHUSETTS 201 MAIN Of fine AND PLANT NORTON GOMPANY WORCESTER M VYSAt HU,SETTS imiH i� « wm ia | W ! WmSmm Around the world erf ' tff j 11 H 11 kill® 5 � phis NORTON CITY ... capital of the world’s abrasive empire Norton City, the world’s largest abrasive manufacturing center, is the headquarters of an organization whose branches encircle the globe. More abrasives and abrasive products are shipped out of here than from anywhere else. For decades the expansion of Norton Company has been exten¬ sive and rapid — not only in the United States but in many other countries. And since World War II the building of new plants and acquisition of new facilities have further increased Norton world¬ wide leadership in the production and development of abrasive products. Norton Company, Worcester 6, Massachusetts. and still expanding Abrasive and Grinding Wheel Plants — Worcester, Mass.; Santa Clara, Calif.; Hamilton, Ontario; South Africa; England; France; Germany; Italy; Brazil. Behr-Manning Plants — Coated Abrasives and Pressure-Sensitive Tapes — Troy, N. Y.; Canada; Australia; France; Northern Ireland; Argentina; Brazil. Electric Furnace Plants — Huntsville, Alabama; Chippawa, Ontario; Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec; Argentina; Brazil; England. Grinding and Lapping Machine Plant — Worcester, Mass. Refractories Plants — Worcester, Mass. Electro-Chemicals Plants —- Huntsville, Alabama; Chippawa, Ontario; Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec. Norton Pike Plant — Sharpening Stones and Non-Slip Tiles — Littleton, New Hampshire. Bauxite Mines — Bauxite, Arkansas. General Offices: Norton Company, Worcester, Mass. NORTON ABRASIVES SHakinq better products ... to make your products better FRANCIS S. HARVEY § CONSULTING ENGINEER 141 DEWEY STREET WORCESTER § § Richard L. Tracy, PE BS in CE, WPI 1948 Francis S. Harvey, PE BS in CE, WPI 1937 C. L. FORBUSH SON 64 Green Street Worcester, Massachusetts Purveyors of Fine Sea Foods Since 1880 Worcester’s Oldest and Best Fish Market PL 4-1728 4 4 § § ■§ § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § f § •§ § I § § § § § § § § 4 § § § § § § § § § § § § COMPLIMENTS OF WORCESTER TAPER PIN COMPANY Manufacturers of Taper Pins a • Dowel Pins I Oil Regulating Valves I Screw Machine Products Browning” Liquid Fuel Cutting Torches 47 LaGrange Street, Worcester, Massachusetts THE PRESMET Compliments of CORPORATION LUNDQUIST TOOL MFC. COMPANY, INC. SINTERINGS 112 Harding Street Worcester 4, Massachusetts Metal Stampings Sub-Contract Manufacturers 677 Cambridge Street Worcester, Massachusetts § § § § § § § 203 Compliments of § § § § § § f § Pullman-Standard Car Manufacturing Company Worcester, Massachusetts § § § § § § § § § § ' § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § Specialists in Hard Chrome Plating HARD CHROME DIVISION, INC. 26 COLTON STREET WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS Tools • Arbors • Plastic Moulds Dies • Gages • Machine Parts Telephone: PL 6-2494 OLSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY 100 Prescott Street Worcester, Mass. SCREW MACHINE PRODUCTS Carlstrom Pressed Metal Company Inc. WESTBORO, MASSACHUSETTS INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES OF WORCESTER, INC. Stocking Distributors of Metal Cutting Tools — Factory Supplies Power Transmission § § § § § § § 212 Summer St. Worcester 8, Mass. Congratulations to the Class of 1959 FREMONT CASTING CO. 105 FREMONT STREET High Grade Grey Iron Castings 204 Crankshaft forgings illustrated, left to right, for V-8 passenger car, diesel truck and heavy tractor engines Crankshafts have been made successfully by other methods of fabrication and have proven to be good enough for certain non-critical applications — but for maximum dependability of the modern, compact, high compression, high torque engine a forged crankshaft is essential. The forging process assures, to the greatest degree possible, uniformity and predictability of physical properties with a minimum variance from piece to piece or from one location to another in the same piece. Wyman-Gordon has been forging crankshafts since the beginning of the internal combustion engine era and today produces more crankshafts for a greater variety of applications than any other company in the world. In a crankshaft there is no sub stitute for a forging, and in a forging there is no substitute for Wyman-Gordon quality and experience. Wyman-Gordon Company ■ WORCESTER 1, MASSACHUSETTS ■I HARVEY, ILLINOIS • DETROIT, MICHIGAN • MAGNESIUM • STEEL • TITANIUM — Established 1883 FORGINGS OF ALUMINUM 205 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 § § § § § § § § § I § § § To the Class of ’59 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 J. B. LOWELL INC. BUILDERS ENGINEERS Compliments of GOYETTE’S ESSO STATION James B. Lowell Herbert D. Sibley Peter S. H. Moore Basil C. Kimball § § Corner of Boynton Highland Streets Worcester, Massachusetts 173 GROVE STREET WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS 206 $ WORCESTER STAMPED METAL CO. Established 1833 QUALITY and SERVICE 10 Hunt Street Worcester, Massachusetts Best Wishes from AL BURKE THE NEW’ BOYNTON 113 Highland Street Worcester, Massachusetts THE ORCHARD HILL DAIRY BAR is where all discriminating young folks meet after affairs. The finest in foods, ice cream and other dairy products is served in an atmosphere cheerful yet refined and conservative. ORCHARD HILL DAIRY BAR 20 Park Avenue With Sincere Wishes from The Bakers of TOWN TALK BREAD DAIR1MAID and TREAT’S ICE CREAM SMITH FYFE, INC. Ice Cream Manufacturers M. D. HOLMES SONS, INC. 33 Millbrook Street Worcester, Massachusetts Plumbing — Heating — Air-Conditioning GOLDSTEIN, SWANK GORDON CO. Established 1899 JEWELERS 5 Norwich Street Worcester, Massachusetts 207 $ § Worcester Automatic Machine | Company I § § § Builders of Special Machinery Precision Machine Tool Rebuilding 91 Webster Street • Worcester 3, Mass. § Telephone PL 2-8247 f § - § § § § § § § § § § § § f- SALMONSEN’S FRESH LOCAL MILK A Better Milk for All the Family 5-7 Victoria Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts PL 2-6562 Compliments of MORGAN LINEN SERVICE, INC. 23 Hernton Street Worcester 8, Massachusetts Compliments of STAFFORD IRON WORKS I INCORPORATED 135 Stafford Street Worcester, Massachusetts B. BLOOMFIELD CO. Industrial Scrap-Iron and Metals Special Alloys and By-Products Smelters of Solders — Lead — Zinc 2 Kansas Street, Worcester, Massachusetts Telephones PL 6-3001 — PL 6-5101 HILL BRONZE ALLOYS COMPANY Established 1928 % § § § § § § § § § § § i § § § § § § § § § § § s MARK, INC. Ivy League Clothing 330 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts Non-Ferrous Castings Materials of Engineering Tainter and Gardner Streets Worcester, Massachusetts § 208 $ § § 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 § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § I § § § § § § f § § 209 ( . y5 - . y . ■vj ' ; ' 9“. ' ? . v5 y5 ' . y - i . i . ' _ ?- t -. yjh ' v -. $ ESTABLISHED 1890 C. V. Bianchi and Sons , Inc. CONSULTANTS § § 4 MARBLE TERRAZZO TILE SLATE GRANITE ALL RESILIENT FLOORINGS PL 3-1564 428 SHREWSBURY STREET WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS § § § § § § § § § § § § 4 4 210 X v5 ' -0 ' - ' - ' - • ' - ' - ’■ - , -C r ‘ v ' v? c -v5 - ? x | WHERE WILL YOU BE IN 1989? f § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § s 1959 1 v v ’U ffi I. _ ! A J 1 f i J’Tnf IS 1969 1979 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 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. THE HEALD Bore-Matics Internal Grinders IHEALD| Rotary Surface Grinders 1989 § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § f § § § MACHINE COMPANY Subsidiary of The Cincinnati Milling Machine Co. Worcester 6, Massachusetts Chicago • Cleveland • Dayton • Detroit • Indianapolis • New York 211 ' S ' S H « iaap . . ' , • ' . ' y• ■? ?£ ;. s r • ‘ .. ' • ' ■ ' V. ' MORGAN CONSTRUCTION CO., Worcester, Ma ssachusetts Rolling Mills • Morgoil Bearings • Wire Mills • Regenerative Furnace Control • Ejectors • Gas Producers to FINISH MERCHANT AND ROD MILL Atlantic Steel Company Atlanta, Georgia 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. 212 RM 72 Compliments of CHAIN BELT COMPANY ROLLER CHAIN DIVISION Worcester, Massachusetts C. K. SMITH CO., INC. 390 Main Street Worcester, Massachusetts COAL - OIL - COKE General Electric Heating Equipment 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 New Method Plating and Enameling Co., Inc. 43 Hammond Street Worcester 3, Massachusetts PLeasant 4-2671 BEST WISHES ABDOW SCRAP IRON CO. 18 Canterbury Street Worcester, Massachusetts G. T. Abdow, ' 53 § § § § § § § § § I -1 Waterproofing Leaking Masonry Walls Above Ground — Repointing Open W eathered Joints in Masonry W alls. The Colorado Fuel Iron Corporation WICKW1RE SPENCER STEEL DIVISION 575 Madison Avenue New York 22, N. Y. MORGAN SPRINGS DEPARTMENT Palmer, Massachusetts W ESTERN ATERPROOFING COMPANY, INC. 82 West Dedham Street — Boston 18, Mass. - C ) . 1 ' 1 a 213 BRIERLY, LOMBARD COMPANY, INC. Compliments of Wholesale Distributors of DAVID CLARK CO. Industrial Supplies and Equipment Transmission Specialists 360 Park Avenue 107-109 Foster Street Worcester, Massachusetts Worcester, Massachusetts Gould Industrial Truck Battery —America ' s Finest Always Use Gould-National Automobile and Truck Batteries Get off to a good start ... specify croc fid. BATTERIES YOU GET MORE THAN A BATTERY WHEN YOU SPECIFY GOULD: More aggressive research program. More application engineering help. More and better battery performance. Try us and see. Gould-National Batteries, Inc., Trenton 7, N. J. DEERHILL DAIRY THE DAVIS PRESS, INC. GOOD PRINTING D. BORIA SONS Advertising Plans Homogenized Agency Service Vitamin “D” Milk 44 Portland Street PL 4-0403 Worcester, Massachusetts PLeasant 4-4114 1 Custom Mouldings of Custom Made Quality juA ym jfinpecfam yMou e vruf WORCESTER MOULDED PLASTICS CO. 14 HYGEIA STREET, WORCESTER 8, MASS. Bayer Mingolla Construction Company, Inc. P.O. Box 991, Worcester, Massachusetts f SUBSIDIARIES: B. M. Asphalt Corp. Millburv, Mass. B. M. Crushed Stone Corp Ashland, Mass. . § Asphalt Pavement Corp. Vermont Paving Co., Ine. Springfield, Mass. Burlington, Vermont Compliments of W. M. Steele Company, Inc. Worcester, Massachusetts Poiver Transmission Equipment I ■§ § § § § § § § § § § ■§ § § § § § § § § § § f § § § § § Compliments of THE ARTS SOCIETY WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE ASTRA PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS, INC. Nepouset Street, Worcester 6, Massachusetts Tel.: PL 7-2705 Cable: ASTRAPHARM Compliments of WORCESTER TELEGRAM GAZETTE and WTAG — WTAG-FM I f § § 215 9 § § § I METCALF EDDY ENGINEERS Water, Sewage , Drainage , Refuse , Airports and Industrial Wastes Problems Laboratory Valuations § Statler Building, Boston 16, Massachusetts § § - § § THOMAS A. HICKEY, INC. Your Family Package Stores ALES, WINES, LIQUORS • 121 Highland St. — 261 Lincoln St. Worcester, Massachusetts § j § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § f § § § I § § § § § § § § § § § § § § $ § § BAY STATE ABRASIVE PRODUCTS CO., WESTBORO, MASS., U.S.A. Manufacturers of all types of Quality Abrasive Products Radio Maintenance Supply Company WHOLESALE Compliments of COES KNIFE COMPANY Radio and Electronics Machine Knives and Hardened Hi-Fi Systems Steel Ways 80 Thomas St., Worcester 8, Massachusetts 72 Coes Street Telephone PL 6-8311 Worcester, Massachusetts X - 5 216 5 § f § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § The House of Quality APPLIANCES FINE FURNITURE — GIFTS John W. Coghlin, Class of ’19 Edwin B. Coghlin, Sr., Class of ' 23 Edwin B. Coghlin, Jr., Class of ’56 HOWARD GLASS COMPANY Mirrors - Plate Glass - Industrial Glass Window Glass Dial PL 3-8146 90 Central Street Worcester, Massachusetts Compliments of THE S. K. SMITH CO. 2857 Northwestern Avenue Chicago 18, Illinois FELL’S PACKAGE STORES • ALES • WINES • LIQUORS 41 Main Street — Lincoln Plaza PL 3-2437 PL 5-6780 Worcester, Massachusetts | Scrimgeour Electric Company § § § § § § § § § | Electrical Contractors and Engineers 67 Thomas Street Worcester, Massachusetts PL 6-4387 CITY ELECTRIC CONTRACTING CO. Industrial Commercial Residential PLANNING WIRING 162 Mechanic Street Worcester, Massachusetts ARTHUR OLSEN PL 6-5197 § § § § § § § § § § 217 X ! ) t . ! ! ' ) t ’J £ -. l -. L . ! 5 -. ' £ - v -i X 9 5 § I HAMMOND PLASTICS, INC. GORDON CHEMICAL CO., INC. § § THERMOPLASTIC COMPOUNDERS POLYMERIZERS COLORISTS § I § § § f‘ WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS § § § § § § § § § § § § § Compliments of WORCESTER GAS LIGHT CO. “Gas, the Key to Modern Living” DISPLAY ROOM— 30 Mechanic Street OFFICES— 25 Quinsigamond Avenue WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS PL 7-8311 § § § l SANDOZ, INC. 61-63 Van Dam Street New York 13, N. Y. § § § § § § § Applying § WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE TRAINING to production and application of § § § the finest dyestuffs and chemicals . 218 Acme Machinery and Manufacturing Co., Inc. APPRAISERS — LIQUIDATORS 102 Grove Street Worcester, Mass. 5222 W. North Ave. Chicago 39 Illinois fftcDsfi on ' jA f. ft Js $ R XR 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 MILTON BRADLEY Close to a Century of Service in Supplying America ' s Schools — Thus Serving America ' s Youth Milton Bradley offers a quality line of Drawing and Art Room Furniture expertly designed and classroom tested. Matchless Appearance Flexible Efficiency Metal Angle Braces Safety Locking Device Long Service Greater Economy Functional Sturdiness Plastic Tops Art Table No. 9369P MILTON BRADLEY COMPANY, Springfield 2, Mass. Branches in CHICAGO . . . NEW YORK Compliments of GEO. F. BLAKE, INC. 20 Temple Street Worcester, Massachusetts X ’ 1 ' 1 ’ 1 ' - 5 James Cowan Sons, Inc. Wholesale Dealers BEEF LAMB VEAL PORK 219 s- m. 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 220 ! i vi? ' - Jackets :: Pennants :: Novelties :: Gifts Worcester Tech Bookstore BOOKS — SUPPLIES Greeting Cards :: Stuffed Animals Compliments of FRIENDLY ICE CREAM Ask him if he doesn’t agree that the Leland-Gifford No. 2LMS Toolroom Drill Press provides every feature and con¬ venience needed in the modern toolroom for fast, accurate, effortless drilling and tapping. Developed in cooperation with leading tool engineers, this machine has won vjide acceptance as the ideal drill press for general purpose toolroom use. Write for complete information. LELAND-GIFFORD No. 2LMS TOOLROOM DRILL PRESS with all these features: 1 Illuminated indicating shift with cutting speed chart. 2 Conveniently located hand wheel for changing spindle speeds without stopping machine ... also for shifting back gears when furnished. 3 Positive stop for accurate depth adjustment. 4 Capacity of No. 2 Morse taper. No. 3 MT optional. 5 Extra large 37 x 25 or standard 26 x 25 work table. 6 26 swing with 13 overhang. 7 Handy push-back table raising crank and quick-acting table lock. 8 Foot switch start-stop motor control leaves operator’s hand free. 9 Counterbalanced sliding head for effortless vertical adjustment. 10 Built-in light for table and work surface illumination. 11 Sensitive hand lever feed with ratchet adjustment, or. • 12 Reversing motor control for tapping — provides manual control from feed lever or automatic control by depth stop (optional, at.small extra charge). LELAND-GIFFQRD 0)10 0 «S NEW TOU OffKl UI5W«| ••non •� Ot—% h. k IOA29 M. tMAMaOOMtt Drilling eMachines a. rv ivand n 2 20 in . rAlMl J V.nw.]| l C«L IN CM AHA rout . r. 0 . tax 10SI WORCESTER 1. MASSACHUSETTS, U.S. A. § f t | § § § § § § § § § § § f § § § § § § § § § § § § § § I Compliments of DAVID GESSNER COMPANY Improved Cloth Finishing Machinery 41 Freemont Street Worcester 3, Massachusetts Known the nation over as Worcester s Finest Restaurant For a full century PUTNAM TURSTON’S has been unmatched for its superb cuisine and dining atmosphere. Banquets for every occasion A favorite of Worcester Tech undergraduates and alumni Charles, John, Janies and Spero Davis 19-27 Mechanic St. Worcester PL 3-5427 The Advertising Staff of the 1959 PEDDLER wishes to extend its gratitude to the many ADVERTISERS who, through their generous patronage, have made the success¬ ful publication of this book possible. 221 direct sales personal service original layouts art service retouching composition mechanicals halftone and line negatives film and plate stripping plate making offset printing folding complete bindery service delivery t. o’toole and sons , inc., yearbook printers Stamford Stamford davis 4-9226 Connecticut new york melrose 5-4112 f ! § § § ! § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § J § § § § § § § § § § § $ COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § § $ § § § $ § 223