Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Peddler Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 256 of the 1960 volume:

I PEDDLER STAFF Edward Stefanini Editor-in-Cbief Harry Ray Managing Editor Richard Gess Assistant Managing Editor Donald Dow Make-up Editor Douglas Farrand Photography Editor Philip O ' Reilly Art Editor Ara Tutunjian Copy Editor Paul Bayliss Business Manager Peter Lajoie Advertising Manager tVTf Dedication 4 Seniors 16 On The Hill M ™jjQ .. % Sports 108 Organizations 154 Fraternities 188 Greek Life 200 Advertisements 212 Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, Massachusetts FOREWORD Throughout this I960 PEDDLER we have attempted to portray the unique spirit of Worcester Tech that is exemplified in the Goat ' s Head and reflected in our activities and curricula and most important of all, in the joys and sorrows, triumphs and disappointments of all of us here. The Goat ' s Head tradition, initiated by the members of the Class of 1893, is no longer as it was then. Lost forever is the loud — clear cry of a student shouting, GOAT ' S HEAD . Lost also is the rough and tumble excitement that followed each attempt to display the bronze replica. To meet the changing world, the tradition has been modified. Higher scholastic standards have been substituted by the Institute to better prepare us, one and all, for the world of tomorrow, today. May the spirit of the Goat ' s Head live forever in the rivalry between the Freshman and Sophomore classes. May the spirit with which these classes vie for the Goat ' s Head be the spirit with which each of us seek to do our daily work here and in our later lives. May some of the enthusiasm we exhibited in the inter-class rivalries help us to meet our challenges in life. Mr. Warren Bosley Zepp DEDICATION Dedicated ... to Warren Bosley Zepp, Secretary-Treasurer of the Alumni Association. Mr. Zepp is also a member of the Skull, Pi Delta Epsilon, A.S.E.E. and is presently, Faculty advisor to the Camera Club. Mr. Zepp graduated from Worcester Tech with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in the year, 1942. Since then he has remained a member of the Tech Family. First, as an Instructor in 1942, later as an Assistant Professor and Acting Supt. of the Washburn Shops and finally to his present position. Mr. Zepp is a man who is known to all of us here as one whose depend- able cooperation may always be sought. He has display ed his many-faceted personality in his service to Worcester Tech for many years. The essence of his influence is with us today and will remain with us and with future generations of Tech families through the years. With humble gratitude, therefore, we dedicated the I960 PEDDLER — to you — Mr. Warren Bosley Zepp. EARLE BRIDGE TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF ADMIRAL RALPH EARLE, PRESIDENT OF WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE 1925—1939, WHOSE RARE QUAL- ITIES OF MIND AND HEART WON THEIR RESPECT AND ADMIRATION, THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF NINETY HAVE ERECTED THIS BRIDGE ON THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR GRADUATION 1940 President Arthur Bronwell The President ' s Message Democracy is based upon the fact that there are extraordinary possibilities in ordinary people . This quotation by o,ne of our great Americans, Harry Emerson Fosdick, is worth serious pondering. You who are graduating this year have already demonstrated this truism. Your educational accomplishments have not been an easy road to success. Nor will you find that life itself has any simple shortcuts to success. For there is no greater power than that of dedicated service, rendered in a spirit which will inspire faith and good will in others. Words of wisdom at a time of parting are always superfluous. But if there were one admonishment which I would want to make, it is that you plan ahead. Where you will be ten years from now will depend more than any- thing else upon what you are doing today about improving your chances for the future. This includes, above all, continued enlargement of your educational and cultural horizons. Your own determination to succeed and to build a foundation of character and quality for success will be your greatest asset. Our association with you has been a privilege which we shall always cherish. The faculty and administration — all of us — wish you happiness and Godspeed in your new undertakings. Arthur Bronwell President 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, Rev. Dr. Wallace W. Robbins, Dwight E. Jones. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The main governing board at Tech is the Board of Trus- tees. This Board is a corporation composed of twenty-nine members. Each of these members, in addition to possessing a keen interest in the promotion of Tech as a good engineering school, is also a leader in his field of endeavor. The forward thinking and planning of these men has done much to propel Tech to a high position among engineer- ing schools in the country. Although the students of Tech are not always aware of the plans of these men, some visible signs of their work are the construction of Morgan Hall and Olin Hall of Physics, the remodeling of Atwater-Kent Laboratories, and the acquisition of an atomic reactor for the purpose of a teaching aid for students. In addition to the buildings already erected or remodeled there are plans for the renovation of Salisbury Laboratories and the construction of a central library and a badly needed field house. In past years Tech has flourished and gained much respect through the work of the board. In the future, through the care- ful planning of this body. Tech will continue to flourish and assume a still higher position among engineering schools. As Tech advances, so advances the esteem of its students in the eyes of the layman and industry. Skull Tomb Morgan Hall Alumni Gymnasium and Higgins Laboratories Atwater Kent Laboratories Washburn Shops and ye olde chimney Boynton Hall The new Physics building, Olin Hall Many fine assembly programs are held at Alden Memorial The Civil Engineers study at Kaven Hall 10 Tech ' s Campus Looking over Washburn Shops I I The Department of Military Science Sanford Riley Hall, one of Tech ' s dormitories. Stratton Hall, the home of the Math and English Departments Salisbury Labs and Kinnicutt Hall 11 TECH MARCHING SONG (by C. F. Green) We ' ll root for Worcester Come let ev ' ry Tech man cheer Worcester can win, so Let ' s go out and win a vic ' try here. Sons of John Boynton Wave banners high, Then here ' s to our team The engineers of W.P.I. WORCESTER TECH, OH POLYTECH Come all ye loyal Wor ' ster men And ' round us gather here And we will make the welkin ring with music loud and clear, Of Boynton, Washburn, Salisbury, The names we all re-vere And of our Alma Mater, To every heart so dear. Wor ' ster Tech, Oh Polytech Of mem ' ries dearest That we ' ll ne ' er forget As thru the years We give thee cheers, And sing thy praise Oh Wor ' ster Tech. Reprinted from the Tech News, January 1910 12 RALLIES Football rallies have been held at Tech ever since we be- gan playing varsity football seventy one years ago. The purpose of these rallies is to spur the team to fight harder and to arouse student interest. Rallies are generally held the Friday night before each home game the team plays. This year the first one preceded our fj_rst home game against Middlebury College. Starting in the traditional manner with the band gathering the dorm resi- dents, the group took a tour, cheering and singing as they went, of the greek circuit and picked up brothers from each house to swell the ranks of weaving lines. The rally was then climaxed in Alden Memorial by more cheering, led by the cheerleaders, and pep talks from the coaches and team captain. A second rally was held before the Wesleyan game and proceeded in a similar manner. The final rally of the year preceded the Homecoming game against R.P.I. This one started off with a huge bonfire built by the Class of ' 63 on the baseball field. Following this a snake dance moved the crowd to City Hall where the cheer- leaders led the group in the school songs and final cheers. 13 DO YOU REMEMBER? 14 WE CAN DREAM, CAN ' T WE? 15 r- ' -Tp pnippji esf y -x e r %J ' - ' A f j ■ mi i -A ... rf I THE MEN THESE PROFOUND HOPES SHALL BE REALIZED May the members of the Class of I960 forever remember the challenges offered by achievements of such professional engineers and scientists as Dr. Robert Goddard, ' 08, who, in the face of an unbelieving and scoffing world, persistently and courageously pursued and attained his honest objectives within his chosen profession. And, may the members of the Class of I960 consistently and energetically use and project their science and engineering educations so that their professional achievements and civic contributions will irrevocably and honorably reflect upon the association of Techmen among whom it is their privilege now to count themselves. in Oil We are the class of I960. We are the dawn of a new dec- ade, the death of an old one. We are the hopes and disappoint- ments of a hundred decades before us, the precursors of a hun- dred decades after us. Surely, we are significant. When we entered the Worcester Polytechnic Institute we couldn ' t spell it. We were told that we would all be educated and become engineers, except for the two guys beside us. Being very young and naive, we believed everything. But now, four years are past and what is the essence of our past existence? Merely memories. Very expensive mem- ories, but nevertheless, they are permanent and immutable, and should we have never le arned anything, we can still look back, diploma in hand, and say to ourselves, Why? . Yet, should we gaze into the deep, perceptive, red-tinged eyes of our fellow graduates, we read in his sublimely upturned orbs the profound and reverent answer, Why not? . It has taken four years to be entitled to say Why not? . When we first entered we were not unlike other classes, but there was something in our bearing and dignity that hinted of a disdain of the mundane existence. Through condescension we became immersed in college life as authorized by the administration and formulated through many diligent committee meetings. I ' m sure each man cher- ishes his memories of the bridge and hazing and the rushes. Surely, Thomas Wolfe ' s words echoed through our literate little minds, and what man would know his brother. All except for the AEITs of course. We elected our first officers. Our President was Fred DiPippo, who was to retain that office for three consecutive years. Vice president was Ron Pokraka; Treasurer was Dave Johnson, who has retained that office for our entire sojourn, and Secretary was Jack Czertak, who had a typewriter that printed nicely. Certainly, we were a lusty, vigorous group, but above all, we stressed sportsmanship, and our motto was It is not whether you win Oi lose . . . . But they, hard realists, would not under- stand why we wouldn ' t compromise our principles and win something. They begged us, they pleaded with us; Give up your unreal Utopia and accept our decadent ways. We com- promised, but we were careful not to win anything significant in our two years of sophomore- freshman rivalry. The important thing to us was that we had discarded our dependency on symbolism. Probably, besides the class of ' 60 ' s approach to college life, the most significant event for the school in our freshman year, was the announcement of the initiation of a development program for Tech. Through it, major additions in the imme- diate future to the campus would be a new dormitory, Morgan Hall, a new Physics building, Olin Hall, and a new library and field house. In our sophomore year we saw the initiation of this plan with the start of Morgan Hall, and on February 15, 1958, ground was broken for Olin Hall of Physics, through the generous efforts of the Olin Foundation. Our sophomore year also found a new fraternity starting on campus, Sigma Delta. But as important as these events were, it was another event that stunned us and shocked us nearly into disbelief. On Feb- ruary 12, 1958, a national holiday hereafter, for no apparent reason at all, the swimming team won a match by defeating Tufts. A dispatch was received from Moscow stating that they had invented the Worcester Tech swimming team. This was quickly retracted after the next meet. Another significant event and one that showed the in- herent and prescient wisdom of the class of I960 was the elec- tion of Norton Remmer as Class Historian. There was also the election of other new officers, where we chose Joe Baressi as our new Vice-president and Bill Kerr as Secretary because he had a new ribbon in his typewriter. Our sophomore year soon melted into the junior year and new respect as upper classmen. When we returned to school we noticed the dormitory had changed. Many freshmen wrote home jubilantly explain- ing that in their room at school a running track, two bubblers, a weight lifting room, a padded cell, two squash courts, one hundred and fifty room-mates, and a feeling of togetherness. Morgan Hall wasn ' t quite ready. However, it was ded- icated at Homecoming, and soon its occupants all moved into their own little padded cells. Soon after, on November 11, the cornerstone for Olin Hall was laid, as Tech ' s expansion was becoming tangible. We now became aware that assemblies had become con- vocations, since it was more respectable to have a half empty hall at a convocation than at an assembly. We also became aware of new responsibilities, among which was the Junior Prom. The theme was Mississippi Moonlight and the band was Urbie Green ' s which made his mother very happy — she ' s always said Urbie was a good boy. Once again we held elections, which was one of the few things at which we were becoming proficient. The new officers were Buzz Biddle, President; Jerry Gibbs, Vice-president; and Dick Gess, Secretary — he has a typewriter that prints nicely and has a new ribbon, too! Of course, Dave Johnson is our Treasurer; no one could ever get the money out of his clutches. And so the junior year dissolved and we are face to face with the senior year, its responsibilities, and ultimate reward — looking for a job. Perhaps those that staeed to become more proficient in sophomore year II or junior year II III are wiser than we, for we leave the confines and securities of our little mental institution and face a world we did not make. Norton S. Remmer 18 Seated: Second row: Senior Class Officers Dave Johnson John Biddle Jerry Gibbs John Vale Norton Remmer Dick Gess Bill Aitken Treasurer President Vice President Tech Senate Historian Secretary Tech Senate 19 •-P3 r m ' T . | ' 1 ■if _ HI ;- fill CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AND CHEMISTRY Professor Wilmer LeRoy Kranich Head of Department The future of the department of Chemical En- gineering and Chemistry at Tech looks even brighter than its colorful past. A campaign to raise six hundred thousand dollars from private and industrial sources for a complete remodeling of the interior of Salisbury Hall is well under way. Although work has been slow, due to the impossibility to make extensive repairs during classes, it should pick up speed this summer. No longer will a junior chemist find ceiling plas- ter added to his yield every time Hiram Phillips dem- onstrates to a freshman lecture the rapid reaction between hydrogen and oxygen; and never again will a senior Chemical Engineer be asphyxiated by excess hydrogen sulfide overflowing quietly from a soph- omore qualitative lab, whose chief means of ventila- tion are the lungs of the long suffering sophomores. The Department looks forward to an increase in opportunities on the graduate level to say nothing of the field of research. With sizeable grants for re- search given to Drs. Todd and Plumb, Worcester Tech cannot help but to gain stature as a promoter of basic chemical research. 21 Ronald Joseph Brochu R.F.D. 6 Norwich, Connecticut Sigma Alpha Epsilon Ron Masque 1; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4. Martin Richard Beck 60 Churchill Road Quincy, Massachusetts Sigma Alpha Epsilon A.I.Ch.E. 4. Douglas Edward Bryant South Street Barre, Massachusetts Phi Sigma Kappa Doug Achers A.I.Ch.E. 4. American Institute of Chemical Engineers Once a month, usually in Kinnicutt Hall, a group of neophyte chemical engineers gather to discuss their business and listen to descriptions of various facets of their selected field. The group — the Worcester Tech student chapter of the American Institute of Chem- ical Engineers. The discussions — addresses by prom- inent members of the chemical and chemical engineer- ing profession and the showing of enlightening mov- ies on said subject. The purpose — to give the students a preview of some of the problems they will be con- fronted with in the modern and complex industry of today. This is not the full scope of the A.I.Ch.E. ' s activ- ities, however. One of the social aspects is the annual Unit-Op Hop, held amid absorption towers, evapora- tors, and fluid-flow meters in the illustrious Unit Operations Lab. Also, still on the social kick, the an- nual student-faculty outin g is held each spring to the malt-flavored enjoyment of all. Naturally, all this could not happen without an excellent advisory hand extended to the group. This hand belongs to Dr. Bob Wagner, one of the ablest advisors a group could hope to have. First row: Bruce Schoppe, Ralph Trotter, Vin DeAndrea, Bob Kandall, Ralph Smith, Russ Banks, Thomas Staron, Jack Petersen, Phil O ' Reilly, Joe Kuklewitz. Second row: Dick Loring, Frank Droms, Jerry Gibbs, Chan Wells, Ray Levesque, Al Kowalewski, Karl Karlsson, Terry Dupuis, Manny Ganz, Dave Baker. Third row: Dave Chesmel, Ken Vardion, Bob Davis, John DiPalma, Dick Meyer, Joe Faucher, Harold Christopher, John Donnelly. 22 James Raymond Buchanan 74 Boylston Street Worcester, Massachusetts Phi Sigma Kappa Jim A.I.Ch.E. 4. Alan Davis Buckley 22 Marilyn Drive Auburn, Massachusetts R.O.T.C. 2nd. Lt. William Merrigan Cannon 17 Mayfair Street Worcester, Massachusetts Phi Gamma Delta Bill Nautical Ass ' n 2, 3. Robert Adam Condrate 62 Harrison Street Worcester, Massachusetts Sigma Alpha Epsilon Bob ' Skeptical Chyms. 3, 4; Arts Society 1. Mr. Kenneth Roettger, Prof. John Petrie, Dr. Wilmer Kranich . for a new building? Hmmm. Plans 23 Richard Davis Cooper 343 Concord Street Framingham, Massachusetts Sigma Phi Epsilon Dick Basketball 1; A.I.Ch.E. 4. John DiPalma 518 Westminster Road Brooklyn, New York Rifle Club 1; A.I.Ch.E. 3- Frank Albert Droms 2368 Rosendale Road Schenectady, New York Alpha Tau Omega Frank Baseball 1,3; Peddler 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3; Masque 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt., A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4. Terrence Michael Dupuis 508 Hillman Street New Bedford, Massachusetts Theta Chi Terry Achers Golf W 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Peddler 2; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4; I.F. Council 3, 4. Prof. Frederic Butler and Prof. Robert Wagner. 24 James Daniel Fogarty 75 West Street Worcester, Massachusetts Jim Manuel Ganz 6 Myrtle Avenue Winthrop, Massachusetts Alpha Epsilon Pi Manny Achers R.O.T.C 2nd Lt.; A.I.Ch.E. 4; I. F. Coun- cil 4; Fraternity Pres. 4. Jerry Budinger Gibbs 431 Mount Prospect Avenue Clifton, New Jersey Alpha Tau Omega The SKULL, Who ' s Who, TBn, D.M.S. Basketball 1; Glee Club 2, 3; Masque 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Lt. Col.; I.F. Council 3; S.S.C. 3; Class Vice Pres. 4. ACHERS Although hidden for the most part in the deep, dark Unit-Operations Laboratory in Salisbury, the senior Chem-Engines come jovially forth at their regular Acher meetings. During these long hard meet- ings held at the fabulous, atmospheric S , the Achers find themselves in drastic need of refreshment and, with regret , consume a generous amount of the golden nectar. For the finale of the meeting, the Red Suspender men tour the Greek Circuit with words of song and cheer for all. The outstanding event of the school year is when the I.H.E.E. ' s get together for a little round ball tilt during the half time of the first home basketball game. Oddly enough this match always seems to end in a tie, and creates a thirst for the Golden Nectar. This thirst is soon quenched by the familiar cry of I pro- pose a fine of one chug and the price thereof . Ray Levesque, Doug Bryant, Bob Kandall, Terr y Dupuis, Al Kowalewski, Manny Ganz. Merry Makers All ' 25 Paul Raymond Gould 102 Fairhaven Road Worcester, Massachusetts Council of Pres. 3, 4; Skeptical Chyms. 1,2,3,4. Daniel Z. Gould 136 Columbia Street Brookline, Massachusetts Danny Dorothy V. Haven Department Secretary David Barry Haley 15 Highland Avenue Monson, Massachusetts ' Dave Norman MacLeod Hardy 26 Denmark Avenue Milton, Massachusetts Phi Sigma Kappa Frog Achers Basketball 1, 2, 3; Peddler 3; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Council of Pres. 4; A.I.Ch.E. 2, Vice-Pres. 3, 4; Fraternity Pres. 4; Arts Society 2, 3, Pres. 4. Richard Patrick Harding 26 Saint Elmo Road Worcester, Massachusetts Dick Camera Club 1; Debating Club 1, 2; R.O.T.C. Capt.; Skeptical Chyms. 2, 3, 4; Pershing Rifles 1, 2, 3, 4. 26 David Alan Johnson 75 Williams Street Norwich, Connecticut Sigma Alpha Epsilon Dave The SKULL, Who ' s Who, Achers Baseball 1, W 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, W 2; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Peddler 3, 4; Bridge Club 2; R.O.T.C. Capt.; Council of Pres. 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 3, Pres. 4; Class Treas. 1, 2, 3, 4. Prof. Maurice Smith, Prof. Wilbur Bridgman, Prof. Harry Feldman. Robert Jay Kandall 67 June Street Worcester, Massachusetts Bob Achers Tennis 1; Peddler 2, 3; A.I.Ch.E. 3, 4. Carl Hugo Karlsson 26 Dayton Street Dennisport, Massachusetts Camera Club 1; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4. Si Myung Kim Seoul, Korea 27 Alexander Joseph Kowalewski 46 North Cliff Street Norwich, Connecticut Alpha Tau Omega Al Achers Swimming 2, 3, Mgr. 4; Masque 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4. Raymond Adrian Levesque Birchwood Drive Greenwich, Connecticut Alpha Tau Omega Ray Masque 3, 4; Camera Club 1, 2, 3; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4. Joel I. Leonard 27 Remsen Road Yonkers, New York Alpha Epsilon Pi Joel Tennis 1,2; P W ?r 1, 2, 3; Camera Club 1, 2, 3; A.I.Ch.E. 3- Richard Albert Loring 1 1 Hayward Mill Road West Concord, Massachusetts Sigma Alpha Epsilon Dick A.I.Ch.E. 2, 3, 4; I.F. Council 3, 4; Fraternity Vice-Pres. 3, 4. Arthur John LoVetere 14 Trout Brook Terrace West Hartford, Connecticut Phi Kappa Theta Pope TBII, I1AE, D.M.S. Tech News 1, 2, 3, Business Mgr. 4; Peddler 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, Business Mgr. 4; Cosmopolitan Club 1, 2, Vice- Pres. 3; Nautical Ass ' n 1; R.O.T.C. Major; Council of Pres. 2, 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, Pres. 2, 3, 4. Richard Snow Meyer 25 Chestnut Street Westfield, Massachusetts Alpha Tau Omega Dick Masque 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Capt.; A.I.Ch. E. 1, 2, 3, 4. Professor Petrie and several Chem Engins working together to solve typical problems of the field. 28 Philip Anthony O ' Reilly 24 Westmorland Drive Worcester, Massachusetts Theta Chi Phil IIAE Swimming 1, 2, 3, W 4; Peddler 1, 2, 3, Art Editor 4. Peter John Piecuch 1220 Hoffman Street Elmira, New York Kenneth Roberts 8220 217 Street Queens Village 27, New York Alpha Epsilon Pi Ken Basketball 1; Soccer 2, 3, W 4. Harry Francis Ray 188 Forbes Street Riverside, Rhode Island Phi Sigma Kappa Har The SKULL, Who ' s Who, ITAE, Achers Track 1, 2, W 3, Capt. 4; Relay Team 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 3, Sec. 4; P ? er 2, 3, Managing Editor 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Council of Pres. 3, Speaker 4; Tech Senate 3, 4; Pi Delta Epsilon Pres. 4; A.I.Ch.E. 3, Sec. 4; I.F. Council 3, 4; Fraternity Treas. 3; Arts Society 1, 2, 3, 4; P.C.F. 2, 3, 4. L- 1 . 1 = m- W ■ v J : •? IF I Edward John Russell 107 Linder Place Malverne, New York Phi Kappa Theta Ed Who ' s Who, IIAE, D.M.S. Tech News 1, 2, 3, Managing Editor 4; Pester 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Capt.; Council of Pres. 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; I.F. Council 3, Pres. 4; Fraternity Pres. 4; Pi Delta Epsilon Sec. 4. A ' - . ,.. This is worse than working on a V-8 engine. 29 Harold David Schmidt 32 Boulder Brook Road Wellesley, Massachusetts Sigma Alpha Epsilon Swimming 1, W 2, 3; Camera Club 1, 2, 3; A.I.Ch.E. 3. Peter Haviland Schneider Green Hill Road Madison, Connecticut Phi Sigma Kappa Pete Tech News 2; Peddler 2, 3, 4; Bridge Club 1, 2, 3, Vice-Pres. 4; Nautical Ass ' n 1, 2; A.I.Ch.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; Arts Society 2, 3, Vice-Pres. 4. Bruce Edward Schoppe 25 Arvesta Street Springfield 8, Massachusetts Phi Kappa Theta D.M.S. Tech News 1, 2, 3, Feature Editor 4; Camera Club 1, 2; R.O.T.C. Major; A.I.Ch.E. 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Myron Harold Smith 264 Furnace Brook Parkway Quincy, Massachusetts Alpha Epsilon Pi Mike Track 1, 2, W 3, 4; Varsity Club 4; Wi er 1, 2; Bridge Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 1, 2, 3, 4. You think you ' ve got troubles? 30 Robert Arthur St. Jean 26 Kipling Street Springfield, Massachusetts Alpha Tau Omega Bob Glee Club 1, 2; Masque 2, 3, Stage Mgr. 4; R.O.T.C. Capt.; A.I.Ch.E. 3, 4. Kenneth Stephen Vardion 26 Spuague Street Hartford, Connecticut Phi Kappa Theta Baseball W 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 4. Joseph Eugene Venuti, Jr. RFD 1 Durham, Connecticut Phi Sigma Kappa Joe Soccer W 3, CoCapt. 4; A.I.Ch.E. 3, 4. William Francis Walsh 975 Ludlow Street New Bedford, Massachusetts Phi Sigma Kappa Bill Baseball W 2, 3; Basketball 1; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2. John Grocki, Irving Freeman, Bernard Meister. Skeptical Chymists The Skeptical Chymists, the W.P.I, student affiliate chapter of the American Chemical Society, is the smallest, but probably the liveliest, professional society group on campus. The topics of discussion, ranging from bio- to nuclear chemistry, offer a wealth of opportunity for in- teresting listening and debate. Any outside observer would notice that these chemists are indeed Skeptical . Since its beginning in 1904 as the Worcester Chem- ical Club, it has been meeting in Salisbury Laboratories, missing only a few years in this period of time. It is cur- rently enjoying an unprecedented year of activity, and with the number of students enrolling in chemistry in- creasing by leaps and bounds with each new class, its growth is just beginning. Monthly meetings are held from October through May, where students, graduates, and faculty members talk on some subject and then open their topic to informal discussion. After the intellectual appetite has been sat- isfied, refreshments serve to fill the more mundane desires. An outing for members, faculty, and friends ( usually the female kind) was initiated last year, and is planned again this year. Another event presented by the Skeptical Chymists is the chemistry display in the annual Parents Day show. This is always well attended and plans are underway to make this years ' bigger and better. The Skeptical Chymists ' Society is a small but very animate organ in the body of activities of the hill. Stanley Chandler Wells 435 Antlers Drive Rochester, New York Theta Chi Chan Track 1; Masque 2, 3, 4; Bridge Club 1; Nautical Ass ' n. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.I.Ch.E. 1, 2, 3,4. Richard Thure Wester 16 Pine View Trail Auburn, Massachusetts Lambda Chi Alpha Dick Skeptical Chyms. 3, 4. 31 CIVIL ENGINEERING Professor Carl Henry Koontz Head of Department The Civil Engineering Department at Worcester Tech is one which is not stagnant but presents to each successive class a new and improved curriculum. With this constantly changing curriculum, the department is forever striving to produce a more versatile civil engineer. Such varied subjects as geology, civil law, economics, and electrical engineering contribute to this common goal. To further develop a better course of study a summer shop is offered at the beginning of the student ' s sophomore year. Other facilities which are used for practical instruction other than the laboratories of Kaven Hall are the Alden Hydraulic Laboratories and the use of field trips. The Civil Engineering Department also offers a program of advanced study upon graduation for those students who are both qualified and interested in working towards the degree of Master of Science in civil engineering. Another feature of the department is its student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Membership in this society enables the students to gain insight in the field of civil engineering through the medium of guest speakers and special films. Upon graduation the student will have had a thorough education in the basic principles of civil engineering along with as liberal a training that can be offered in a technical institute. ,i • .« •■ 33 George Stocking Beebe R.F.D. 1 Quaker Hill, Connecticut Phi Sigma Kappa A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. William Lewis Brown 73 Hayden Avenue Windsor, Connecticut Phi Kappa Theta Bill Boks A.S.C.E. 1, 2, 3, 4. Seated: Harry DiZoglio, Barry Collins, Russel Fransen, Thomas Zimmie, William Kerr, Norton Remmer, Robert Carlson, Douglas Gladstone. Standing: Don Dow, Robert Beaudry, Bernard Tetreault, Amphorn Sarajoti. Civil Engineering Honor Society Realizing the need for a society to honor the out- standing members of the Civil Engineering Depart- ment, several students and faculty members decided to act, and in the spring of 1959, the Civil Engineer- ing Honor Society of Worcester Polytechnic Institute was formed. The society is directly patterned after Chi Epsi- lon, the national Civil Engineering Honor Society with which it hopes to be associated. Since Chi Epsilon ' s rules state that a local chapter must exist for at least one year, it is hoped that by the spring of I960 the society can become one of the national chapters of Chi Epsilon. Members are elected from the upper fourth of the Junior and Senior Civil Engineering classes, who besides possessing scholastic ability, also possess char- acter, practicality and sociability, the primary require- ments of a successful engineer. The aims of the society are to encourage any movement that will advance the best interest of engineering education, actively support and, where necessary, to institute procedures and practices for the improvement of the Civil Engineering Depart- ment here at Tech, and to contribute in any way possible to the Civil Engineering Profession as an instrument for the betterment of the society. A few activities of the society during the year include conducting freshmen orientation classes, furthering the work of the ASCE chapter and hold- ing social affairs, such as the spring Civil Depart- ment picnic. Frederick Sidney Buma, Jr. 10 Seneca Street Worcester, Massachusetts Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fred Boks Glee Club 3, 4; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. Kevin Tames Burke 24 Westfield Street Worcester, Massachusetts Phi Kappa Theta Kev Boks Soccer 1, 2, 3; Lacrosse W 2, 3, Co- Capt. 4; Varsity Club 3, 4; Tech News 1,2, 3,4; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. 34 Professor Carl Meyer cluing in Doug Farrand. Ronald Arthur Carlson 28 Crystal Street Paxton, Massachusetts Ron Rifle Club 1; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4; Tech Auto Club 2, 3,4. DI E. Russell Johnston, J „l,h h« work. Barry Smith Collins 483 White Street Springfield, Massachusetts Tau Kappa Epsilon Collie D.M.S. Rifle Club 1, 2, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; R.O.T.C. Col.; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4; Civil Engineering Honor Society Treas. 4. Dwight Miner Cornell 13 White Rock Road Westerly, Rhode Island Phi Sigma Kappa Boks A.S.C.E. 3. Harry Francis DiZoglio 36 Scenic View Drive Johnston, Rhode Island Theta Chi Dizo Peddler 3, 4; Masque 3; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. 35 Donaldson Adwood Dow 3944 Seron Avenue Bronx 66, New York Sigma Phi Epsilon Don IIAE Soccer 3, W 4; Lacrosse 1, 2, 3, W 4; Peddler 3. Make-up Editor 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; A.S.C.E. 1, 2, Sec. 3, 4; Civil Engineering Honor Society Sec. 4. Douglas Oram Farrand 116 Linden Avenue Bloomfield, New Jersey Alpha Tau Omega Doug nAE Track 1; Relay Team 1, 2, 3; Tech News 1, 2; Peddler 1, 2, 3, Photography Editor 4; Masque 3, 4; Camera Club Pres. 1, 2, 3, 4; Council of Pres. 1, 2, 3; A.S.C.E. 1, 2, 3, 4. Russell Andrew Fransen 1152 Forbes Street East Hartford, Connecticut Tau Kappa Epsilon Russ Track 1, 2, 3; Soccer 1, 2, 3, W 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. P? Stephen John Hewick 1 1 Great Brook Valley Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts Cosmopolitan Club 4; A.S.C.E. 4. Professor Silva and Professoi Sage, the two soils experts. Graduate students DeFalco and Schultz discussing class procedures. 36 iLIIWIIUIIUJ.JIWW  .« i Paul Edward Honer 19 Saxon Road Worcester, Massachusetts Phi Sigma Kappa Boks S.S.C. 1, 2. William Brian Hotaling Md 26 Lacey Field Newburgh, New York Left to right: Bill Brown, Dwight Cornell, Bruce MacPheteres, Phil Pastore, Ken Matson, Kev Burke, Jack O ' Connell, Bud Legall. Barons of Kaven Due to the unfortunate fact that last year ' s Barons of Kaven failed to pledge a new membership from within the Junior Class, the BOKS were organ- ized anew this fall. This organization is dedicated to the discussion of practically everything under the sun except Civil Engineering. This doesn ' t by any means indicate a lack of interest in our chosen profession, but shows the need for the release of tensions, compressions and bending moments induced by the well known rigors of the Civil Engineering curriculum. One feature that distinguishes our group from our predecessors, and also from our contemporaries in the inferior departments (EE, ME, Ch.E., ect.) is the fact that Civil faculty members are invited to our meetings in fact, one such instructor, Mr. A. J. Silva, enjoyed our first meeting so much that he consented to become a very unofficial advisor to the Barons of Kaven. It is expected that our fine traditions will be passed on to a group of deserving Juniors, and thus our organization will be perpetuated. Henry George Hyde 108 Pershing Road Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey Phi Sigma Kappa Hank Boks R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt., A.S.C.E. 2, 3 ,4; IF. Council 3- William Arnold Kerr R.F.D. 2 Canterbury, Connecticut Theta Chi Bill TBn Basketball 2, 3, Mgr. 4; Peddler 3, 4; Masque 1, 2, 3, 4; A.S.C.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; Fraternity Pres. 4; Class Sec. 3; Civil Engineering Honor Society Vice-Pres. 3,4. 37 Arthur Edward Legall, Jr. 35 Gilbert Road Newington, Connecticut Phi Kappa Iheta Bud D.M.S, Boks Tech.News 1, 3, 4; Peddler 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Lt. Col.; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. Bruce Andrew MacPhetres 67 North Street Medfield, Massachusetts Alpha Tau Omega B The SKULL, Boks Glee Club 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Octet 1, 2, 3, 4; Masque 2, 3, Sec. 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Council of Pres. 4; Fraternity Pres. 4. ■ ' -•?. ' . ;■!?; ' ' J, Kenneth Loren Matson 27 Bowdoin Street Worcester, Massachusetts D.M.S., Boks Track 1; Rifle Club 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Capt.; A.S.C.E. 3, 4. Robert James Mercer 9 Elmwood Street Worcester, Massachusetts Sigma Phi Epsilon Merc Lacrosse 1, W 2, 3, 4. American Society of Civil Engineers The American Society of Civil Engineers was founded in 1852. The original constitution states its objective as being . . . the advancement of the science and profession of engi- neering. . The purpose of the student chapter is to help the student prepare himself for entry into the profession and advancement of the Society. How does the student chapter accomplish its purpose? The chapter helps civil engineering students enrich their college courses by beginning those professional contacts and association, which, continued through life, are so valuable to the practicing engineer. A student learns the principles and techniques of engineering in the classroom. There are other important subjects, however, not so capable of being taught in the classroom, called professional matters. Certain phases of these professional subjects are well adapted to programs of the student chapter. The chapter is a good medium for the exercise of personal and public relations. For example, chapter members prepare, present, and discuss engineering papers, conduct chapter meetings, hold office, secure outside speakers and conduct many types of activities ranging from those of a professional nature to the social and entertaining types. One of the social highlights of the year is the annually held A.S.C.E. Christmas party, complete with dancing, entertainment, re- freshments and female companionship. A highlight of spring activities is the student-faculty baseball game. All of these contribute to the mental development and the forming of good judgment while the student is still preoccupied with learning techniques. Front Row: Charlie Prapapant, Amphorn Sarajoti, Swang Lee- Aphon, Joe Marubbio, Tom Zim- mie, Bernie Tetreault, Charlie Mellow, Bill Kerr, Bob Craw- ford, Steve Hewick. Second Row: Anan Panananda, Doug Glad- stone, Norton Remmer, Harry Di- Zoglio, Mel Keegan, Dick Miczek, Phil Pastore, Ron Carlson, Kevin Burke. Third Row: Jack Vyce, Dave Lyons, Mike Rafferty, Bob Beaudry, Russ Fransen, Bub Le- gall, Phil Crimmins, Dwight Cor- nell, Jack O ' Connell, Doug Far- rand. Fourth Row: Bill Brown, Barry Collins, Don Dow, Stan Wilbur, Jerry Zamost, Bruce MacPhetres. 38 mm . nmm.MM BWIMMM Robert Leon Norton 44 Cornell Avenue Messena, New York Alpha Tau Omega Snort Rifle Club 1, 2, 3, W 4; Band 1, 2; Masque 2; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Council of Pres. 4; A.S.C.E. 1,2. John Stephen O ' Connell, Jr.- 79 High Road Newbury, Massachusetts Alpha Tau Omega Jack Boks Boyntonians 2; Masque 2, 3, Business Mgr. 4; Cosmopolitan Club 2; Council of Pres. 4; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. ■ r .- ' . SS jg vi ' ' ■ Michael Joseph O ' Toole, Jr. 269 Oak Street Clinton, Massachusetts Theta Chi Mike Swimming 1; A.I.E.E. 2, 3; A.S.C.E. 3- Anan Panananda 56 Soi Navin, Chongnonssi Bangkok, Thai land Andy Cosmopolitan Club 2, 3, 4. Philip Ralph Pastore, Jr. 80 Townsend Avenue New Haven, Connecticut Theta Delta Chi Phil Boks Camera Club 1; Nautical Ass ' n 1; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. Thavalya Prapapant IK Phaholyothir Road Bangkok, Thailand Soccer 1, 2; Cosmopolitan Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. 39 In the shade of the Institute. Professor Wildt goes over indeterminate struc- tures. Robert Emmett Reed 165 Tacoma Street Worcester, Massachusetts Amphorn Sarajoti 113 Boripat Road Bangkok, Thailand Norton Samuel Remmer 78 Upsala Street Worcester, Massachusetts Alpha Epsilon Pi Tennis 2, 3; Debating Club 2, 3, Pres. 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Council of Pres. 3, 4; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4; Fraternity Sec. 3; Class Historian 1, 2, 3, 4. Donald Angier Taylor 456 Western Avenue Brattleboro, Vermont Sigma Phi Epsilon Don Football W 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball W 1, 2, 3, 4; Rifle Club 1, 2; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Council of Pres. 2; A.S.C.E. 1,2, 3,4. 40 Bernard Louis Tetreault Black Hill Plainfield, Connecticut Phi Kappa Theta Tate The SKULL, Who ' s Who, TBI! Basketball 1; Soccer W 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Council of Pres. 3, 4; Tech Senate 1, 2, 4; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4; S.S.C. 3, Pres. 4. Richard Bailey Tufts 47 Pelawanda Drive Worcester, Massachusetts Phi Gamma Delta Dick Track 3; Football 1, W 2, 3, 4; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4. John Michael Vyce 25 Henry Harris Street Chicopee, Massachusetts Alpha Tau Omega Jack A.S.C.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; W j7 ?r Staff 4. Bruce Gerald Willbrant 23 Egremont Avenue Pittsneld, Massachusetts Sigma Phi Epsilon Lacrosse 2, 3, 4; Rifle Club 1; Wrestling 2, 3, 4; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4. Doug Farrand leaving the Kave Thomas Frank Zimmie 245 Center Street Bridgeport 4, Connectcut Phi Kappa Theta Zim Who ' s Who, TBO Football 1, 2, 3, W 4; Rifle Club 1; Nautical Ass ' n 3; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; A.S.C.E. 2, 3, 4; Civil Engineering Honor Society Pres. 3, 4. k % % 4  . ii i ? I II s g ■—■■ ■ ■Wl.. . «J . i 4 i V r w ■■-- — ♦? -y II j f %« urn $ PPWES ' ' ' kv aii i ' ' ii iiiir Mii ' in ' l fate ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Professor Glen A. Richardson Head of Department The Electrical Engineering Department here at Worcester Tech has attained a goal unsurpassed by the majority of engineering colleges. Due to the remodeling and renovation of the Atwater Kent Laboratories and the constant effort of Dr. Richard- son and his staff to provide a thorough but modern curriculum, the students of Electrical Engineering are afforded one of the best combinations of theoret- ical and practical engineering available today in the country. The EE student is not confined merely to his electrical courses. He also studies a variety of other subjects such as mechanical engineering, phys- ics, history, economics, Eng lish, mathematics, and government. This produces a well balanced and truly educated electrical engineer. In order that the student acquire some degree of specialization in his chosen field, the department offers three options to the senior. The first, known as option A, provides a general curriculum in elec- trical engineering with a slight tendency towards the administrative and management aspect involved. The second, known as option B, leans toward communica- tions. For those interested in servomechanics and controls, option C is available. Each of these options provides a definite challenge to the senior and allows him to gain valuable insight as to the nature of the problems arising in industry today. For those inter- ested in attaining a masters degree, the department also offers an excellent program for qualified and capable graduates. 43 Raymond Paul Abraham 10 Brown Street Norwich, Connecticut Sigma Alpha Epsilon Abe Baseball W 1, 2, 3, Co-Capt. 4; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, Treas. 4; Council of Pres. 3; A.I.E.E. 1, 2; Athletic Council 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Mark Harold Abramowitz 97-32 64th Avenue Forest Hills, New York Alpha Epsilon Phi Mark Tech News 1, 2; Peddler 2; Debating Club 1, 2, 3, 4. William Mackie Aitken 12 Winthrop Avenue Taunton, Massachusetts Sigma Phi Epsilon Bill The SKULL, Who ' s Who, TBI!, HKN Tech News 2,3; Boyntonians 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, Pres. 3, 4; Council of Pres. 3, Sec-Treas. 4; Eta Kappa Nu Pres. 4; Ta ' u Beta Pi Treas. 4; A.I.E.E.-I.R.E. 1, 2, Sec. 3, 4; I.F. Council 2, 3, 4. Paul Arthur Allaire 16 Silver Street Auburn, Massachusetts Phi Kappa Theta Paul TBn , HKN, I.H.E.E. Tech News 2, 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4. Joshua Charles Alpern 26 William Street Worcester, Massachusetts Alpha Epsilon Pi Jay Peddler 1,2; Masque 1,2; Camera Club 1, 2; Radio Club 1; Tech- Senate 1; A.I.E.E 1. ■■■■HM Professor Douglas Howes discussing homework problems with an interested student. 44 - Ernest William Arnold, Jr. 34 Ormond Street Worcester, Massachusetts Sigma Alpha Epsilon Bill I.H.E.E. The I.H.E.E., the senior society whose title simply means I HATE ELECTRICAL ENGINEER- ING, has for its membership the Erudites of the campus. It chooses for its difficult task; the shaping of the modern mind. To us, the Brothers of this most noble organization, more than just the every- day thinking of mankind is essential in making the world a better and more enjoyable place to sojourn. The weighty discussions that ensue in our weekly conference, on topics that the mundane population would never think of, are of the caliber and nature befitting the accomplishments of our supreme errand in life. So that we may not be associated with the regular herd, we, the cultural promoters of the world, venture forth to our local atmospheric pub garbed in the symbols of truly great minds. These signs of the mentors are: straw hat, white shirt, bow tie, vest and cane. So that our ideas on the improvements of mankind may be genuine and of the highest quality, we draw on the inspirational faculties of the golden nectar of the gods , N.E.B. Because our tedious work is never ending, we find it necessary to lower ourselves, as have our beloved forebears, into the plebeian multitudes twice yearly and search for some individuals who have shown great promise toward our inclinations, so that they, after proper instruction concerning our cause, may also diligently perform the duties nec- essary to maintain the character supremacy typifying our most noble order. Let it not be understood that the I.H.E.E. Works as the proverbial beaver does and yet enjoys no social Paul Wesley Bayliss 3 Orchard Street Westboro, Massachusetts Sigma Phi Epsilon Bales The SKULL, Who ' s Who, TBn, HKN, nAE Football 1, 2, 3; Lacrosse 2, 3, Mgr. 4; Tech News 2, 3, Co-Sports Editor 4; Peddler Business Mgr. 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt., S.S.C. 4; A.I.E.E. 2; Athletic Council Treas. 3; Fraternity Pres. 4. Joseph Francis Barresi 39 Bark Street Fall River, Massachusetts Phi Kappa Theta Joe The SKULL, Who ' s Who Lacrosse 1, 2; Council of Pres. 2; A.I.E.E. 2, 4; Class Vice-Pres. 2, 3; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Newman Club Vice-Pres. 2, 3; Skull Pres. Brothers sitting on Pledges: Dick Ledoux, Paul Allaire, President Roger LaFontaine, and Paul Stramese. Brothers sitting on the floor: Ron Soccoli, Paul Jolicoeur, and Brother Elder, Ed Stefanini. Pledges: John Reisinger, John Vale, Frank Toce, and George Wilson. (Now are all Brothers). activities. The meandering of the Brothers to the Boston Pops in the springtime and the very much anticipated basketball game between the I.H.E.E. and the ACHERS are but a few of such functions. Let ignorance talk as it will, learning has its value. — Jean de la Fontaine Lawrence Clifford Berger 122 Longfellow Road Worcester, Massachusetts Larry 45 William Philip Bullock 58 Kendall Street Worcester, Massachusetts Phi Kappa Theta Buster The SKULL, Who ' s Who Football 1, W 2, 3, Capt. 4; Baseball 3, W 4; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4. Well . . . according to Ryder, page 68, section 3, line 4 Robert LuLing Chang 10500 Camarillo Street North Hollywood, California Bob Donald Edward Cloud 30 High Street Woodstock, Vermont Sigma Phi Epsilon Rifle Club 1; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Council of Pres. 4; A.I.E.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; P. C. F. Pres. 4. Richard David Brewster 141 Westbury Avenue Mineola, New York Dick Radio Club 1; Tech Auto Club 2, 3- Roger Louis Cormier 267 Beech Street Fitchburg, Massachusetts Phi Kappa Theta Football 1, 2, W 3, 4; Varsity Club 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; A.I.E.E. 2; Fraternity Treas. 3- 46 u milium iiimnin Eta Kappa Nu Seated from left to right: Richard Nelson, Richard Kischell, Ara Tutunjian, William Aitken, Fred Snively and Bruce Woodford. Standing left to right: Paul Bayliss, Paul Allaire, and Francis Toce. Eta Kappa Nu is an electrical engineering honor society dedicated to furthering the profession of electrical engineering through better co-operation and understanding among engineers. It was founded at the University of Illinois in 1904. Since then, sixty-one colleges and universities have founded local chapters, Gamma Delta of Worcester Tech being installed in 1951. Membership in Eta Kappa Nu is extended to those men in the upper third of the senior class or the upper fourth of the junior class who have shown both ability and promise in the field of electrical engineering. Twice each year students elected to membership are presented the Bridge , symbol of Eta Kappa Nu, which they are required to carry throughout their pledgeship. The members of Eta Kappa Nu are concerned not only with advancing the profession of electrical engineering, but also with serving the Institute by organizing Parent ' s Day programs and conducting tours for the department. Carleton David Driscoll Henry Street Easley, South Carolina Phi Kappa Theta Carl Who ' s Who, ran, HKN Band 1, 2; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Robert Anthony Crook 24 Brentwood Avenue Providence, Rhode Island Phi Kappa Theta Bob IIAE Cross Country 1; Tech News 2,3, News Editor 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt.; A.I.E.E. 3, 4. Murray Leo Elowitz 808 Mariana Avenue Coral Gables, Florida Alpha Epsilon Pi Track 1, 2, W 3, 4; Basketball 1; Varsity Club 4; Peddler 2, 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 1,2,3,4. 47 j Cornelius John Enright, Jr. 48 Birch Lane Greenwich, Connecticut Lambda Chi Alpha Chip Rifle Club 1; Band 1, 2; R.O.T.C. Capt.; A.I.E.E. 3, 4. William Charles Fenwick 13 Edgemere Boulevard Shrewsbury, Massachusetts Lambda Chi Alpha Bill Camera Club 1. Armand Pasquale Ferro 39 Church Street Marlboro, Massachusetts Sigma Alpha Epsilon Armand Tech News 2; Radio Club 1, 3; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt.; Fraternity Treas. 3, 4. Gertrude H. Hult, Secretary Robert Warren Goodfader 53 Locust Street Winthrop, Massachusetts Alpha Epsilon Pi Goody Basketball 1; Bridge Club 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Council of Pres. 4. 48 Frank Maher wiring a Motor-Rotor James Garland Hackendorf 172 Waverly Avenue Melrose, Massachusetts Sigma Alpha Epsilon Jim Track 1; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Kenneth Bruce Halvorsen 151-27 136 Avenue Jamaica, New York Sigma Phi Epsilon Bulldog Track 1, 2; Football 1, W 2, 3; Lacrosse W 3, 4; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Eric Allyn Hauptmann 56 Manchester Road Eastchester, New York Rifle Club 1; Radio Club 1, 2; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Shield 1,2, 3,4. What ' s going on here, Prof. Morgan? Irwin Jacobs 64 Highland Street Worcester, Massachusetts Alpha Epsilon Pi Jake Nathaniel Munroe Johnson 10 Highland Avenue Antrim, New Hampshire Tbeta Chi Nat Tech News 1, 2, 3; Peddler 3; Masque 1,2, 3,4; A.I.E.E. 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4. 49 Paul Richard Jolicoeur 9 Bay Edge Drive Worcester, Massachusetts Phi Kappa Tbeta I.H.E.E. Hockey 1, 2, W 3, 4. Joseph Stephen Kaye 24 Button Street Worcester, Massachusetts Lambda Chi Alpha joe D.M.S. R.O.T.C. Capt.; A.I.E.E. 2, 4. American Institute of Electrical Engineers The American Institute of Electrical Engineers and the Institute of Radio Engineers have been a joint organization on campus since 1946. Here at Tech these two organizations conduct student chap- ters of the prominently known national electrical engineering societies. At monthly meetings distinguished speakers bring to the student body talks on subjects of general interest about different phases of electrical engineer- ing at a level which is understood even by those not too familiar with the particular topic discussed. Aside from these speakers, movies are also shown which inform the group about the latest engineering devel- opments in industry today. Along with the monthly meetings, the AIEE- IRE sponsors exhibits of interest to the whole campus. This year, for instance, the organization sponsored the Superior Electric Company ' s mobile display of the latest in lighting control, variable voltage regula- tors and power supplies. As in the past years the AIEE-IRE contributes to the improvement of the electrical engineering facilities. This year the chapter helped purchase the FM tuner and sound equipment now installed in the electrical engineering student lounge. Thanks to Professor Grogan, our capable ad- visor, this year has been a busy and instructive one for the AIEE-IRE members. First Row: Walt Wajda, John Reisinger, Roger La Fontaine, Lee Hackett, Doug Kendrick, Nat Johnson, Brother Spearchucker, Pete Lajoie, Bob Purpura, Ralph Herrick, Dick Kishell. Second Row: Howard Scrvell, Ron Gagne, Al Dunklee, J. Fox, R. Davie, Stew Kazin, Stew Roberts, Ron Baruzzi, Derek Morris, George Washington. Third Row: Sang Ki Lee, Craig Rowley, Merrill Rutman, Malcolm Low, Fank Mayer, George Bastien, Bill Peirce, Dick Brewster, Paul Stramese, Stan Strychaz. Fourth Row: Paul Young, Abe Lincoln, Ralph Heller, Wallace Mac- Dermott, Frank Toce, Neil Jorgensen, Dan Foltz, Joe Janik R. Nelson, Cornelius Enright. Douglas Owen Kendrick 12 Campbell Street Warren, Rhode Island Theta Chi Doug Masque 3, 4; Council of Pres. 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; Tech Auto Club 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Arts Society 2. Richard Arthur Kischell 73 Welles Drive North Newington, Connecticut Sigma Phi Epsilon Dick HKN, D.M.S. Soccer 2, 3, Mgr. 4; Lacrosse 2, Ass ' t Mgr. 3; Glee Club 1; Radio Club 1, 2; R.O.T.C. Capt.; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; Tech Auto Club 1. 50 Ivan Herbert Kirsch 815 Maury Place Norfolk 17, Virginia A.I.E.E.-I.R.E. 2, 3, 4. Frederick Werner Kloiber 17 Southern Boulevard Danbury, Connecticut «-•- • Vincent Andrew Kost, Jr. 27 Kelsey Street New Britain, Connecticut Vinny A.I.E.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2. Prof. Hobart Newell talking over the Electronics Lab results with an unquestioning student. Roger Roch LaFontaine 33 Roy Street Worcester, Massachusetts Phi Kappa Theta Rog IIAE, I.H.E.E. Tech News 1, 2, Co-Sports Editor 3, 4; Peddler 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Capt.; A.I.E.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, Board of Directors 2, 3. 4; Fraternity Sec. 3, 4; I.H.E.E. Pres. 4. Peter Anthony Lajoie 44 Harrington Drive Holden, Massachusetts Theta Chi Pete I.H.E.E. Peddler 1, 2, 3, Advertising Mgr. 4; I.R.E. 2, 3,4. 51 Sang Ki Lee 217 Turrell Avenue South Orange, New Jersey Cosmopolitan Club 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Council of Pres. 4; A.I.E.E. 1, 2, 3, 4. Stephen Levy 19 Bennett Circle Lynn, Massachusetts Alpha Epsilon Pi Steve Cosmopolitan Club 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Council of Pres. 2; A.I.E.E. 1, 2,3. Donald Lazzaro Lince Adams Street Sagamore, Massachusetts Don Rifle Club 2, 3, 4; Radio Club 1; Tech Auto Club 1, 2, 3,4. Richard Long 6 Summer Street Framingham, Massachusetts A.I.E.E. 3, 4. Walter Seibert Lund 40 Ronal Drive Berlin, Connecticut Sigma Phi Epsilon Walt Tennis Mgr. 3, 4; Glee Club 1; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4. Paul Joseph McCarthy 56 Chestnut Avenue Auburn, Massachusetts William Wolovich, Charles Lowell, David Willard, James Demetry, Richard Ferguson. Wound Rotor Motor Rotors? 52 Andrew Raymond Milowicki 17 Hillside Avenue Webster, Massachusetts Phi Sigma Kappa Moe Lacrosse 2, W 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 2, 4. Derek Samuel Morris 36 May Street South Artleboro, Mass. Lambda Chi Alpha Glee Club 3, 4; Band 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt.; A.I.E.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; S.S.C. 2; Tech Auto Club 1, 2. Professor Romeo Moruzzi, Professor George Stannard, Professor William Grogan and Professor Hobart Newell. David Allen Mudgett 9 Wolcott Avenue East Walpole, Massachusetts Dave Tennis 1, 2; Rifle Club 1, W 2, 3, 4; Nautical Ass ' n. 1; Council of Pres. 3, 4; Shield 1,2,3,4. I need wires for the dq dt to flow in . . . don ' t I? Robert Bruce Mulholland, Jr. 460 Ocean Avenue Lynnbrook, New York Alpha Tau Omega Bob D.M.S. Masque 3, 4; Radio Club 1, 2; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; A.I.E.E.-I.R.E. 3, 4; Pershing Rifles 1, 2, 3, 4; P.C.F. 3, 4. 53 William Roger Nimee 32 Crown Street Leominster, Massachusetts Bill I.R.E. 4. Warren Turner Munroe 12 King Street Auburndale, Massachusetts Alpha Tau Omega Skip Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Radio Club 1, 2; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4. Paul Stramese and Murry Elowitz messing around in Electronics Lab. Pete Parrino connecting a pot into the circuit William John Palmer 206 Pine Street Weymouth, Massachusetts Sigma Alpha Epsilon Bill Football 2; Lacrosse 1; Cheer Leader 3- Harold Joseph Pierce 43 Maple Avenue North Haven, Connecticut Tau Kappa Epsilon Hal Rifle Club 1; Radio Club 1, 2, 4; A.I.E.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 3, 4. Ronald Francis Pokraka 209 Slater Street Webster, Massachusetts Phi Kappa Theta Ron Who ' s Who Football W 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball W 2, 3, Co-Capt. 4; Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Tech Senate 1; Class Pres. 1; Class Vice Pres. 2. 54 Edward Joseph Powers 44 Sheridan Street Brockton, Massachusetts Phi Gamma Delta Ed Cross Country 1, 2, 3, Mgr. 4; Track 2, 3; Nautical Ass ' n. 2, 3, 4. Sihajati Punyaratabiian 14 Soi Promsri, Bangapi Bangkok, Thailand Soccer 1; Cosmopolitan Club 3- Robert Ernest Purpura 502 West Main Street North Adams, Massachusetts Theta Chi Bob Band 1, 2; Nautical Ass ' n 2, 3, Vice- Commodore 4. Professors Owen Kennedy and William Locke working with the equipment while Profs. Russell Krackhardt and Douglas Howes watch. Alan Trask Reed 35 West Main Street Millbury, Massachusetts Sigma Phi Epsilon D.M.S. Track 1,2; Football 2, 3, Mgr. 4 Al Club 1,2, 3; R.O.T.C. Capt. Club Mgr. 2, 3, 4. Glee Wrestling John Sigfried Reisinger 68 Brookdale Avenue Newington, Connecticut Phi Kappa Theta Sig I.H.E.E. Lacrosse 1, 2; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt.; A.I.E.E. 3,4. 55 Stuart Paul Roberts 869 Beech Street Manchester, New Hampshire Lambda Chi Alpha Stu Boyntonians 1, 2; Band 1, 2; Masque 3; Radio Club 1, 2. Bernard John Seastrom 30 Collins Street Worcester, Massachusetts Bernie Band 1,2; Camera Club 3; A.I.E.E. 2, 3; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Arts Society 2; P.C.F. 2. Talk about wiring up circuits . . . this is one I got out of Mad Howard Alfred Sholl Rattle Hill Road Southampton, Massachusetts Theta Chi Howie Tech News 3; Glee Club 1; Bridge Club 2; A.I.E.E. 2, 3. Robert Peter Scobey 144 Therese ' Street Woonsocket, Rhode Island Sigma Alpha Epsilon Scobe Bask tball 1; Soccer 2; Lacrosse 1, W 2; Varsity Club 3; Radio Club 2; A.I.E.E. Franklin Isaihah Siegel 11 Highland Avenue Somerville, Massachusetts 56 fm.iMHIJUM.PllM Ronald Angelo Soccoli 475 Arch Street New Britain, Connecticut Phi Kappa Theta Ron I.H.E.E. Basketball 1, W 2, 3, 4; Golf W 1, 2, 3, Capt. 4; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Radio Club 1; A.I.E.E. 4. Piro Sotir 90 Birch Street Worcester, Massachusetts A.I.E.E. 2. William Milne Spry 42 Wexford Street Springfield 8, Massachussetts Sigma Phi Epsilon Bill I.H.E.E. Basketball 1; Glee Club 2; R.O.T.C. 1st. Lt. Professor Richard Beschle leaning on the wall and Prof. George Stannard walking into the office. Chester Warren Stanhope 20 Rich Street Worcester, Massachusetts Chet A.I.E.E. 2, 3. Fred Strock Snively 1204 Oak Hill Avenue Hagerstown, Maryland Alpha Tau Omega Snive TBI!, HKN Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Radio Club 1; I.R.E. 1,2,3,4. Surprise! 57 Edward Joseph Stefanini 31 Dow Street Framingham, Massachusetts Sigma Alpha Epsilon Stef Who ' s Who, IIAE, I.H.E.E. Football 2; Lacrosse 1; Tech News 1,2, 3, Copy Editor 4; Peddler 1, 2, 3, Editor- in-Chiff 4; Masque 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Bridge Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Council of Pres. 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 1, 2, 3, Vice-Pres. 4; Newman Club 1, Board of Directors 2, 3, 4; I.H.E.E. Vice-Pres. 3, 4. Paul Stephen Stramese 273 Crescent Street Northampton, Massachusetts Phi Gamma Delta Steve I.H.E.E. Soccer 2, 3, Ass ' t. Mgr. 4; Band 1; Mas- que 1,2, 3, 4; Cosmopolitan Club 3, 4; A.I.E.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; I.F. Council 4. Leonard Stanley Strzelecki 22 Arlington Street Worcester, Massachusetts Strez D.M.S. R.O.T.C. Capt.; A.I.E.E. 1, 2; Pershing Rifles 1, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 2, 3, 4; Shield 1,2,3,4. Help! Howard David Sutton 197 River Road Millington, New Jersey Cross Country 1; Chess Club 2, 3. j mT Thomas John Talbot, Jr. 1031 Liberty Street Braintree, Massachusetts Sigma Phi Epsilon Tom Swimming 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Octet 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. 58 James Ferreira Teixeira 40 School Street Hudson, Massachusetts ' Jim Warren John Talbot 155 Uncatena Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts Tau Kappa Epsilon Jack R.O.T.C. Major; Pershing Rifles 1, 2, 3- Jon Edwin Thorson 18 Pinehurst Avenue Auburn, Massachusetts Sigma Phi Epsilon Jon Swimming 1; Glee Club 3, 4; Octet 3, 4; R.O.T.C. Capt. Mr. Archie Keith McCurdy Bob Scobey rounding the balcony turn and heading for 220. Francis Graham Toce 174 Torrington Heights Road Torrington, Connecticut Frank HKN, I.H.E.E. Ara Tutunjian 41 East Street Methuen, Massachusetts Sigma Phi Epsilon Tut Who ' s Who, HKN, II AE Basketball 1, 2; Lacrosse W 2, 3, Co- Capt. 4; Varsity Club 3, 4; Peddler 3, Copy Editor 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Council Pres. 4; A.I.E.E. 2; Athletic Council Pres. 4; S.S.C. 4; Eta Kappa Nu Vice- Pres. 4; Art Society 3, 4. 59 John Stanley Vale 111 Cross Street Maiden, Massachusetts Alpha Epsilon Pi Johnny Who ' s Who, D.M.S, I.H.E.E. R.O.T.C. Capt.; Tech Senate 4; I.F. Council 3, 4. John Edward Vandersea 1019 Providence Road Whitinsville, Massachusetts Lambda Chi Alpha Johnny R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; A.I.E.E. 4; S.S.C. 2. Ronald Joseph Vieraitis 18 Stockton Street Worcester, Massachusetts Ron A.I.E.E.-I.R.E. 3, 4. Mr. Awater Kent, II speaking at the rededication of the Atwater Kent Laboratories. Thomas Clark Waage Washington Valley Road Somerville, New Jersey Phi Sigma Kappa Wog Varsity Club 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Cheerleader 1, 2, W 3, 4; Tech Auto Club 1,2, 3, 4. Walter Louis Wajda 7 Hampshire Street Lowell, Massachusetts Waj A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4. 60 ■Dnmrni George Gaylord Wilson 368 Main Street Milford, Massachusetts Phi Sigma Kappa Cherries ' I.H.E.E. Basketball 1, 2; A.I.E.E. 2. Francis Benjamin Wisnowski 71 Hazel Street Uxbridge, Massachusetts Frank Band 1; Radio Club 1, 2; A.I.E.E. 1,2, 3,4. Paul Richard Young 5 Cozy Court Cromwell, Connecticut Sigma Phi Epsilon Paul Football 2, 3; Baseball 2, 3, Mgr. 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4. Peter Stephen Zilko 57 Haviland Street Bristol, Connecticut Pete Track 1, 2, 3; A.I.E.E. 2, 3, 4; Shield 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Ara Tutunjian and John Vale getting together in Motors Lab. if: fi -a • Nice piece of equipment 61 ill 0 t US Hi! f ' it rififtififif til ♦! ■IMBII HMMIff MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Professor Donald Nelson Zwiep Head of Department Mechanical engineering is the basis of most industries, whether, they are engaged in manufacture and processing, transportation, or power generation and utilization. The curriculum of the mechanical engineering department provides a sound foundation in the fundamentals, with a proper balance of application of these fundamentals. By proper utilization of mathematics and physics, the fundamentals are ex- plored more specifically in courses such as dynamics, mechanics of materials, and thermodynamics. As the senior year rolls around, the student is allowed con- siderable flexibility through the elective program. Under the very able direction of Professor Don Zwiep, head of the M.E. department, the curriculum was not only changed to provide the flexibility in the senior year, but also revised for the sophomore and junior years to provide a better foundation and a more frugal utilization of class time. Professor Zwiep has also helped bring to W.P.I, a student chapter of Pi Tau Sigma, the national honorary fraternity for mechanical engineers. All this, coupled with an excellent faculty, pro- vides the student with a great deal of potential to call upon in his three years of study in mechanical engi- neering. • ' ' , 63 Francis Gary Augeri 141 Ridge Road Middletown, Connecticut Sigma Alpha Epsilon Gary OT2 Nathan Otis Beale 69 Hamlin Avenue Falmouth, Massachusetts Phi Sigma Kappa Nate Track 1, 2; Varsity Club 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Octet 1; A.S.M.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Pres. 1; Class Vice-Pres. 2. John William Biddle 99 Downing Street Worcester, Massachusetts Phi Gamma Delta Buzz Who ' s Who Basketball W 1, 2, 3, Co-Capt. 4; Tech Senate 3; Class Pres. 4; Fraternity Sec. 3- Henry William Brandt South Ashburnham Road Westminster, Massachusetts Sigma Alpha Epsilon Hank Professor Harold Scott Corey answering a student ' s quest for knowledge. Paul Mortimer Byron 23 Whipple Road Kittery, Maine George Harold Cadwell, Jr. 3 Mount Hope Terrace Worcester, Massachusetts Phi Sigma Kappa A.S.T.M. 3, 4. 64 Carl Paul Chartier 1 Merrick Street Worcester, Massachusetts Nautical Ass ' n. 2. Robert Anthony Chechile 15 Amos Drive Springfield, Massachusetts Lambda Chi Alpha Bob FITS, Gents Masque 1; A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4. John Benson Clark 82 Prospect Street Manchester, New Hampshire Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3; A.S.M.E. 1,2,3. Lawrence White Cochrane, Jr. 236 South Quinsigamond Avenue Shrewsbury, Massachusetts Larry A.S.M.E. 3, 4. Seated: Dr. James Kauzlarich; Don Harper; Frank Kaszyn- ski, Recording Secretary; Bob Chechile, President; Stuart Macomber, Vice-president; Bill Hester, Treasurer; Professor Bernard Wellman. Second Row: Frank Verprauskus; Walt Suski; Bill Peirce; George Schoen; Jim Mahan; Tom Hous- ton; Bill Anthony; Third Row: Paul Byron; Gary Augeri; Ed Dowling; Fred Eitel. Pi Tau Sigma Pi Tau Sigma came into being on March 16, 1915 at the University of Illinois, and has since grown to a total of 69 chapters throughout the country. Worcester Polytech ' s Tau Tau chapter was formally installed on March 8, 1959, and took its first pledge class in the spring of that year. The purpose of Pi Tau Sigma is to foster the high ideals of the engineering profession, and to develop in students of Mechanical Engineering the attributes necessary for the effective leadership and the assumption of responsibilities. Our student chapter has set as its goal the improving of student-faculty relationships and promoting of high scholarship at W.P.I. It is also the purpose of all Pi Tau Sigma chapters to sponsor a useful project on their respective campi, and this year our chapter, in conjunction with other Honor Societies on campus, gave slide rule instruction to the freshmen prior to school ' s open- ing. The chapter pledges have as a project the maintenance of the ME lounge, and the whole chapter assists the A.S.M.E. with the spring Parent ' s Day Display. George DeVries 82 Electric Street Worcester, Massachusetts 65 Fidele Louis DiPippo 5 1 Clarence Street Torrington, Connecticut Alpha Tau Omega Fred The SKULL, Who ' s Who Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball W 1, 2, 3, Co-Capt. 4; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt.; Council of Pres. 4; Tech Senate 1, 2, 3, Pres. 4; Athletic Council 1, 2, 3; Class President 1, 2, 3. Paul Joseph Doyle, Jr. 6 Old Brook Road Shrewsbury, Massachusetts Paul Rifle Club 1. John David Driscoll 778 East 34 Street Brooklyn 10, New York Phi Sigma Kappa J. D. Gents Peddler 3, 4; A.S.M.E. 4; Art Society 3, 4; Fraternity Vice-Pres. 4. Raymond Joseph Fugere, Jr. 197 Warren Terrace Longmeadow, Massachusetts Ray R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; A.S.M.E. 3, 4. David Richard Geoffory Walnut Street Millville, Massachusetts Theta Chi Dave Peddler 1, 2; Masque 1, 2. Richard Low Gess 286 School Street Manchester, Connecticut Phi Sigma Kappa Dick The SKULL, Who ' s Who, ITAE Basketball 1; Soccer 2, 3; Peddler 2, 3, Ass ' t. Managing Editor 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Octet 1, 2, 3, 4; Pi Delta Epsilon Vice-Pres. 4; S.S.C. 3; Class Sec ' y. 4; Arts Society 2, 3, 4. ' En Garde! 66 American Society of Mechanical Engineers Sealed: Steve Brodie, Fran Augeri, Hu Cole, Tom Poole, Bob Schomber, George schoen, Fran Kaszynski, Bill Hester, Asjed Jalil, Bob Hale. Center: Frank Verprauskus, Al Burr, John Clark, Bob Chechile, Bill Anthony, Keyren Cotter, Harold Reynolds, Peter Manz, Bob Whyte. Standing: Tom Houston, Bill Shephard, Ray Fugere, Bill Lupoli, Bill Hildick, Charles Lipshitz. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers is an association of students and members of the profession of mechanical engineering. The society maintains student branches in major engineering colleges, and professional branches in many cities across the country. The society is dedicated to the advancement of mechanical engineering as a profession in the United States. To this end, it affords to its members such services as extensive technical library facil- ities, published technical papers on all phases of mechanical engineering and information on new developments provided through its monthly publication, the Mechanical Engineer . In addition, local branch meetings are held at regularly scheduled times to afford mechanical engineers in local industries to bring together their accumulated knowledge and experience. Here at Tech, the A.S.M.E. plays an important part in the academic life of the mechanical engineer. In addition to monthly meetings at which speakers of diverse and interest- ing backgrounds deliver timely information on some of the most recent advancements in engineering, the society sponsors a yearly paper contest and participates in other department activities. The student winning the local student paper contest is sent as a delegate of Worcester Tech to a regional student contest to compete with all other local winners of region one of A.S.M.E. This spring, the regional contest, to which Tech was host last year, is being held at the University of Vermont. For the past two years, the delegates from the W.P.I, branch have distinguished both themselves and Wor- cester Tech by gaining second place in the regional contests. It is hoped that this year ' s delegate may do as well as or better than his predecessors. The local branch has also assumed the responsibility of redecorating and maintaining the student lounge in Higgins Labs, and has introduced many changes in the student lounge which make it more comfortable and pleasant for those men who so often frequent the lounge. The officers of the organization have this year developed a program which should greatly enhance the regular academic activities of the men in mechanical engineering and provide numerous opportunities for all interested parties to gain knowledge of the scope and importance of mechanical engineering in today ' s complex world. Donald Llewellyn Harper 63 Fruit Street Worcester, Massachusetts Don rm Rifle Club 3, 4; A.S.M.E. 3, 4. William Francis Hester 3 Mellor Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts Phi Sigma Kappa Bill ITT2, Gents R.O.f.C. 2nd Lt.; A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4; Pi Tau Sigma Treas. 4. William Kenneth Hildick 9 Jeppson Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts Ken R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; A.S.M.E. 3, 4. f k Thomas Houston 1032 North Queens Avenue Lind, Massachusetts Theta Chi Tom mi Rifle Club 1, 2; Masque 1, 2, 3 4- A.S.M.E. 1, 2, 4. Robert Felix Kasprow 24 Golf Street Newington, Connecticut Phi Kappa Theta Bob nAE Tech News 2, Ass ' t Circulation Mgr. 3, 4; R O.T.C 2nd Lt. Francis Joseph Kaszynski, Jr. 3 Jones Avenue Wilmington, Massachusetts Frank nrs Lacrosse 3; Camera Club 3, 4; R. O.T.C. 1st Lt.,; A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4. Edward Emile Lindberg Medfield State Hospital Medfield, Massachusetts Lambda Chi Alpha Ed Professor Carl G. Johnson, Professor A. Fattah Chalabi, and Mr. Alden T. Roys. Donald Chester MacMillan 28 River Street Ballardvale, Massachusetts Mac Charles Lipshitz 86 Calumet Road Holyoke, Massachusetts Alpha Epsilon Pi Chuck Peddler 3, 4; Band 1; Masque 3, 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Arts Society 4; A.S.M.E. 1, 2, 3, 4. Professor Herbert W. Yankee, Professor Roy F. Bourgault, Mr. Hartley T. Grandin Jr., and Professor John A. Bjork. 68 Stuart Williams Macomber 484 Boston Post Road Marlboro, Massachusetts Alpha Tau Omega Stu TBn, nn Nautical Assn 2; A.S.M.E. 1,2; Pi Tau Sigma Vice-President 4. Robert Arthur Magee 158 Muirneld Road Rockville Center, New York Phi Kappa Theta Mag oo FIAE Tech News 1,2, 3, Circulation Mgr. 4; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; A.S.M.E. 3, 4. James Wighton Mahan 180 Blossom Street Fitchburg, Massachusetts Alpha Tau Omega Thick FITS, Gents R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Professor John Hamilton Whenman putting his red pencil into action John Thomas Manchester 20 Hudson Street Worcester, Massachusetts Phi Sigma Kappa Jack A.S.M.E. 2, 3, 4. Peter Heinz Manz 124 Miller Avenue Providence, Rhode Island Sigma Phi Epsilon Pete Glee Club 2; Cosmopolitan Club 2, 3; A.S.M.E. 2, 3. 69 ■■■ ' ■v :.. Professor Thorn Hammond, Professor Walter A. Kistler, Professor John H. Whenman and Professor A. Fattah Chalabi. Professor James J. Kauzlarich, Professor Kenneth E. Scott, Mr. Leo P. Tarasov, and Pro- fessor Carlton W. Staples. Leonard George Marcotte 46 Jones Avenue Lewiston, Maine Len A.S.M.E. 4. Maurice Michael Mendes Main Street Sagamore, Massachusetts Tau Kappa Epsilon Cross Country 2. Moe Richard George Mushial Mill Road Dudley, Massachusetts Theta Chi Dick rm Lacrosse 1; Masque 1, 2, 3; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Benjamin Beagary Morgan Worcester Road Princeton, Massachusetts Ben A.S.M.E. 3. Paul Carroll Miller 34 Clifton Street Worcester, Massachusetts 70 GENTS Gentlemen Engineers Non-Temperance Society founded many years ago by those few select senior mechanical engineers, who could at the mere scent of the delicious royal nectar sit down and consume enor- mous quantities of the stuff. On the meeting nights GENTS can be recognized by their black top hats, red ties and white shirts as they merrily wend their way to one of the local estab- lishments. They do not meet to further their intellec- tual prowess, but to speculate on next years crop of barley and to sample this years finished product. Gone from their minds during these sessions are all evi- dences of school life. In their places are seen dapper, content and usually soused GENTlemen. We of the soon to be departed from these glor- ious meetings wish to thank our loyal barmaid for her fast delivery, our gratuitous barkeep for that extra ounce, and our fellow GENTS on whose shoulders we were gaily carried home for a most consumptive season. Left to right: Walter Suski, James Mahan, William Hester, Robert Whyte, Robert Chechile and John Driscoll. Robert Richard Nelson R.D. 1 Hillsdale, New York Phi Sigma Kappa Bob Track 4; Peddler 3, 4. Neil Arthur Mathias Peters 37 Orchard Drive East Williston, New York Tau Kappa Epsilon Rifle Club 1; A.S.M.E. 1, 2, 3, 4; Tech Auto Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Wesley Paul Ringdahl 55 Institute Road Worcester, Massachusetts A.S.M.E. 1,2, 3, 4. ' Wes Stephen John Rybczyk 234 Wildemere Street Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts Masque 1, 2; A.S.M.E. 4; Hockey 3. Thomas Andrain Poole Wassuc Road South Glastonbury, Connecticut Tau Kappa Epsilon Tom R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; A.S.M.E. 2, 3; I.F. Council 3, 4; Tech Auto Club 1,2,3- 71 Edward Joseph Sappet 16 Giasson Street Hudson, Massachusetts ' E.J. Albert Robert Scansaroli West Berlin Road Bolton, Massachusetts George Janssen Schoen 9 Davis Street Danbury, Connecticut rm Ririe Club 1; Tech News 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; Council of Pres. 4; A.S.M.E. 2, J, Pres. 4. £ Paul Bavis Stewart 85 Bailey Road Holden, Massachusetts Lambda Chi Alpha Rifle Club 1; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt.; A.S.M.E. Edward Clark Stone Goshen, Connecticut Sigma Phi Epsilon Ted Soccer 1,2; Lacrosse 1,2; Swimming 1, 2, 3, W 4; R.O.T.C. 1st Lt.; A.S.M.E. 2. 72 Walter Benjamin Suski, Jr. 338 Brimfield Street Wethersfield, Connecticut Phi Sigma Kappa Walt I1T2, Gents Basketball 2; Tech News 1; Peddler 3, 4; Tech Senate 3; A.S.M.E. 2, 4; Arts Society 3, 4. Professor Zweip and cabinet of Professors Wellman, Webster, Hall, and Merriam in session. Alfred Curtis Willoughby 49 Woodland Avenue Bloomfield, Connecticut Theta Chi Curt Soccer 1, 2; Peddler 3, 4; Masque 2, 3, 4. Elbert Kelsey Weaver 27 Chestnut Street Worcester, Massachusetts Hap R.O.T.C. Capt. Robert Harry Whyte 3 Brookside Road Wilbraham, Massachusetts Theta Chi Bob Gents Soccer 1; Lacrosse 3; Peddler 3; R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Edward Roscoe Wiot 39 Dean Street Worcester, Massachusetts Lambda Chi Alpha Ed Football 2; Lacrosse 2; Masque 1, 2; Cosmopolitan Club 2; A.I.Ch.E. 1, 2; A.S.M.E. 3, 4. 73 L  © I 1 «1 i 1 i ■  ] ' ' i , ' ■ • . -■... ' PHYSICS Professor Allan Elwood Parker Head of Department Growth has been the watchword of our physics department here at Tech. Ever since the administra- tion initially formulated plans for expansion, the department of physics has led the way to improvement of facilities and redesign of curricula to meet modern demands. A grant by the Olin Foundation of one and one-half million dollars enabled movement of the department headquarters from the antiquated Salis- bury Laboratories to ultra modern Olin Hall this year. The installation of an atomic reactor in the renovated Washburn Shops promises the unlocking of new fields of study — and new courses — in the physics world. With a new computer available to be used in conjunction with problems in physics, the future holds room for much scientific advancement. New and more extensive equipment, combined with a top notch faculty promise a bright future both for stu- dents of physics and the field in general. 19 5 9  UCT| IIIIHohV KBANKI.IHWOI.IH IT Til OUH-F0UNMT10N W « iiiUio iiliiiw t U.O.VTII TIM f  W tUM r.UII IHI ' 1 ' 75 Febo Bartoli 106 Chino Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts Bart ' A.I.P. 1, 2, 3, 4. Shepard Benjamin Brodie 27 Johnston Road Dorchester, Massachusetts Alpha Epsilon Pi Shep Peddler 1, 2, 4; Camera Club 1, 2, 4; Radio Club 4; Nautical Ass ' n. 4; A.I.P. 2, 3, 4. Robert Carleton Bearse 20 Robertson Road Worcester, Massachusetts D.M.S. ' Bob R.O.T.C. Lt. Col.; A.I.P. 2, 3, 4; Pershing Rifles 1, 2, Capt. 3, 4. • ■ i . ' -- ■■■ ■ 3a££ Lawrence Joel Cohen 661 High Street Fall River, Massachusetts Alpha ' Epsilnn Pi Larr) ' Tennis 2, 3; Peddler I; Glee Club 1: Debating Club 1. 2; A.I.P. 3,4. Seated: Ralph Guertin, Bill Murdock, George Foxhall, Leon Husisian, Tom Pantages, Ken Laliberte. Standing: Robert Bearse, Veikko Uotinen, Art Greene. 76 American Institute of Physics The Worcester Tech Student Section of the American Institute of Physics has existed on the Hill for only two years. During the four or five previous years, the group was known as the Physics Club. A few of the individuals involved toyed with the idea of affiliating with the A.I.P., but general interest in the organization was not high enough to accomplish this. The ' 58- ' 59 school year, however, saw enthusiasm rush to a sudden peak. Thirty seven of the thirty nine enrolled physics students expressed a desire to join, and thus the American Institute of Physics at Wor- cester Tech found its start. Basically the purpose of the association is the same as that of any other professional society; that is, to give the student a contact with the world in which he will be working after graduation. This is done by means of lectures by renowned physicists, films, field trips to points of scientific interest, and, in general, keeping up with the latest achievements in the world of science. Another service to the student is the organization of the chaotic list of various grad- uate schools, thereby making it a great deal easier for him to select the one best suited to his needs. The Student Section also concerns itself with the improvement of student-faculty relations. In the spring of each year an outing is held, a sure bet for a good time for all concerned. J Robert Malcolm Fitch 435 Massasoit Road Worcester, Massachusetts Bob Baseball 2, 3; Tech News Co-Photgraphy Editor 3, 4; Masque 1; R.O.T.C 2nd Lt. John Richard Haavisto 53 Rosalind Road North Weymouth, Massachusetts Phi Kappa 7 ' beta Jack Tech News 2; Peddler 2, 3; A.I.P. 3- William Leonard Hayden 67 Pakachoag Street Auburn, Massachusetts Bill ' A.I.P. I, 2. Mr. Robert Long, Professor Louis Gran- ath, Professor Arnold Tubis, Professor Benjamin A. Wooten. Dr. Allen Parker, Mr. John Muller, Professor Kurt Mayer. Professor Arthur Herschman, Professor John Johnson, and Professor Bernard Hildebrand. Professor Richard Morton entertaining the freshmen with a Q and A. Leon Husisian, Jr. 75 Morning Side Road Worcester, Massachusetts R.O.T.C. 2nd Lt. Robert Warren Jebens 731 Warren Street Westneld, New Jersey Tau Kappa Epsilon Bob Radio Club 1, 2,4; A.I.P. 4. Ronald Lee Letteney Main Street Lancaster, Massachusetts Tech News 1, 2; Masque 1; R.O.T.C. Capt.; Pershing Rifles 1, 2, 3, 4; Tech Auto Club 1; A.I.P. 1, 2, 3, Sec. 4. Dr. Ralph Heller Peek-a-boo tf Prof. Donald Howe, Jr., Dick Mixer, and George Foxhall discus- sing a mutual problem. 78 Jean Edna Flynn Secretary s s, v. IS . Let ' s see now . . . just what do I see here. Philip Kaneb Maloof 64 Summerhill Avenue Worcester, Massachusetts Leonard Francis Rago 7 Whitney Street Milford, Massachusetts hen Ronald Joseph Richard 63 Chestnut Street Leominster, Massachusetts Ron A.l.P. 1, 2, 3,4. Louis Ciro Varuzzo 60 Bradley Street North Adams, Massachusetts Phi Kappa Theta -Lou Who ' s Who, FIAE Track 1; Tech Kens 1, 2, 3, Editor-in- Chief 4; Peddler 1, 2, 3, 4; R.O.T.C. ( apt; Council of Pres. 3, 1; A.l.P 79 OTHER DEPARTMENTS 80 Professor Joseph Zimmerman and Professor Albert Schwieger. Professor Thaddeus Roddenbery and Professor Nicholas Onorato Engineers would be of little use to this world with their eyes shut to the happenings around them. To help open our eyes to the world Techmen can count on the able and willing Department of Economics, Government, and Business. The four members of this department combine a wealth of knowledge and practical experience in fields of finance, management and operations of in- dustry and government, and pass on much of this insight into the social and economic world, so that Tech graduates have a substantial basic understanding of today ' s modern living. These men are not only teachers, but are also men who are active as consult- ants in organization and many other fields outside of school, enabling them to bring back to the class- room valuable first hand information about prob- lems in economics and industry. Assisting Dr. Albert J. Schweiger, head of the department, are Dr. Nicholas L. Onorato; and Pro- fessors Joseph F. Zimmerman, and Thaddeus H. Rod- denbery. Indeed, as Worcester Tech students graduate, and face a world of financial struggles, industrial de- velopment, and political contests, they will have these men to thank for their understanding and apprecia- tion of these problems. Economics, Government and Business And at the head of the class we have Professor Roddenbery 81 .. V r ., Professor Edwin Higginbottom Head of Department English Mr. Ralph R. Rogers. Mr. James Hensel, Mr. David P. Mc- Kay, Professor William E. Sellers. Professor Kennedy and illiterate engineers The English Department, headed by Professor Higgenbottom, has made this year, and is planning to make in future years, many changes in its curricu- lum. The freshman year will remain the same, giving the freshmen a basic course in literature and compo- sition except for a developmental reading group, which is being headed by Professor Kennedy and Pro- fessor Hensel. This developmental reading course is given to the slower readers, in order to train them to read faster and to comprehend more of what they read. The senior changes will prove to be very benefi- cial to the student body. Besides the oral communi- cation elective of past years, there will be electives in world literature, great issues in the novel, and mas- terpieces in the drama. The student body greatly appreciates the efforts of the English Department to father the knowledge and usage of their native tongue. Because of this de- partment, increased in number this year by the return of Professor Sellers from Iran, we can rest assured that the frequent complaint that engineers are unable to express themselves will not apply to W.P.I, graduates. Murray Elowitz instructing a Math 313 class as Mr. Scott looks on. Mathematics Prof. Richard Neil Cobb Head of Department With todays increasing demands by industry for engineers with sound and thorough backgrounds in mathematics, the role of W.P.I. ' s mathematics de- partment has become exceedingly important. Headed by Professor Richard N. Cobb, the mathematics de- partment strives not only to present a sound course, but also to develop in the student an appreciation and interest in the nature and structure of modern mathematics. In order to meet the recent demands, the math- ematics department has expanded its facilities by in- stalling a computer facility and providing courses in computer work at the undergraduate and graduate level. The department ' s staff has also been enchanced by the addition of Professors Kwak, Howard, and Branche. Also, new and revised courses have been introduced and will continue to appear in the curriculum in order to meet the demands of modern engineering. Seated: Professor R. D. Nelson, Professor £. L. Buell, Professor R. D. Cobb, Professor E. C. Brown, Mr. F. W. Wolock. Second Ruu { : Mr. B. Howard, Mr. R. C. Scott, Mr. V. F. Connolly. Mr. G. C. Branche, Mr. N. Kwak. Professor Atwood Head of Department Professor Johnson, Professor Scheifley, Professor Bach, Professor Atwood. History and Language The History and Language Department is otten thought of as the one forgotten after graduating from Tech. The truth is that, with its fine faculty and the subject matter covered, it is the one that is with the graduate the longest. The department is headed by Professor Atwood who handles both history and German classes with equal ease and understanding of both material and students. On his staff are Professor Scheifley who also teaches both history and German, and is held in high esteem by the students who pass through the depart- ment under his care; Professor Bach, who teaches his- tory with authority and noticable interest in the mate- rial itself; and Professor Johnson who also teaches history and has the ability to make classes both en- joyable as well as informative. Perhaps, when reminded of this department one thinks of the many true-false quizzes and exams. But its more important aspects are remembered when the graduate reads about the affairs of the nation and the world. He can appreciate and understand more fully these happenings through the knowledge of their background and events which have preceded the latest developments in world conditions. He has been pre- pared to understand the intricate meanings of the many political and socialogical manuevers employed by the world leaders, by this small department. Also, many are faced with proper understanding of the German language in scientific fields. Here again homage must be paid to this department for its teach- ings as they have been prepared for these situations by the Department of History and Modern Language. 84 If you expect to pass you ' d better buy what I ' m trying to sell! 9 This is how we felt towards the Sergeant. We climbed another mountain. Military Science and Tactics Look ma, no hands. i Harding, Gibbs and Johnson taking charge of mess. All the comforts of the classroom. Military Science and Tactics Major Doyle, Nancy Choney, and Sgt. Smith . . . Coffee Break Seated: Lt. Caldwell, Capt. Thompson, Capt. Reed, Col. Cowan, Maj. Doyle, Capt. Lawrence, Lt. Day. Standing: Sgt. Regan, Sgt. McGilvary, Sgt. Chiasson, Sgt. Pigeon, Sgt. Yopchick, Sgt. Stuart, Sgt. Glodell, Sgt. Smith. 86 Distinguished Military Students Seated: Ken Matson, Bob Mulholland, Art LoVetere, Stan Strzlechi, John Vale, Bruce Shoppe, Dick Kischell, Bob Bearse. Standing: Ed Russell, Jerry Gibbs, Barry Collins, Bud Legall, Joe Kaye, Al Reed. Since it was initiated on this campus nine years ago, the R.O.T.C. department has advanced a long way. Originally the R.O.T.C. was, as it were, the re- cruit of the various major departments on the campus. This is no longer so, in fact, the military department has now more students on its rolls than any other de- partment. The R.O.T.C. was established here on the Tech campus in order to permit qualified students to obtain reserve commissions upon graduation. The students who exhibit the best leadership traits and abilities are promoted accordingly. Probably the most familiar part of the R.O.T.C. program is the drill that is held every Saturday morning. Drill is supervised by regular army officers; however the actual instruction is done by the cadet officers. The military studies are divided into two main groups, the advanced and basic courses. The two basic years are compulsory for fresh- men and sophomores, whereas the advanced course can only be taken by those students who are accepted by an interviewing board. The scope of the studies is not limited to Signal Corps subjects alone, but also to many courses more common to other branches of the Army in order to give the students a fuller under- standing of what is to be expected of them. 87 Pershing Rifles It would be impossible for this department and the program that it conducts to exist if it were not for the constant time, effort, and needless to say, patience displayed by Colonel Cowan and his staff. Each year, the R.O.T.C. Department of Worcester Tech recognizes the outstanding students in the De- partment by designating certain Seniors of the Ad- vanced Course as Distinguished Military Students. The selections are based on the traits of leader- ship and moral character coupled with a definite ap- titude for military service. Other qualifications in- clude an academic standing in the upper half of his class, a good standing in military subjects, participa- tion in worthy campus activities and a Summer Camp rating in the top quarter of his class. The official designation of Tentative DMS is made in the latter portion of the Junior Year. The final selections are published after the ratings from the Ft. Gordon Signal Training Camp are received. Recipients of this recognition are authorized to wear the DMS Badge. Upon graduation, a DMS may, if he so desires it, receive a Regular Army commission, the equivalent of attending four years at the United States Military Academy. BOYNTON HALL ADMINISTRATION Dr. Talman W. Van Arsdale, Jr. Executive Vice-President Dean Francis William Roys Vice-President. Dean Emeritus and Processor of Mechanical Engineering Dean M. Lawrence Price Dean of the Faculty and Professor of Mechanical Engineering 89 Dean Ernest William Hollows Ass ' t Dean of Students and of Admissions Athena Pappas Registrar 90 David Elmer Lloyd Business Manager Warren Bosley Zepp Alumni Assn. Secretary-Treasurer Prof. William Willard Locke Consultant for Electrical Maintenance Anthony Joseph Ruksnaitis Supt. of Buildings and Grounds - 1 9 1 1 At ' ' I . Jk v L — ■ — ———___ | 1 s A 1 . - ' l a William Foley Trask Director of Placement Robert Phillips Rochette Supt. of Dormitories _L A ■M Prof. Arthur Julius Knight Consultant for Building Planning ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS 91 Evelyn Hollis ]ohnsor yAssistant to Alumni Secretary, Norma Faith Larson, Fund Secretary, Mary E. O ' Connor, Records Secretary, Patricia Hart Weeks, Assistant Editor, Alumni journal. Dorothy C. Mandeville Administrative Assistant to the President Helen L. Bugdenovich Secretary to the Executive Vice-President Carol Mary Curran, Secretary to Registrar, Sonja Mildred Gullbrand, Secretary to Registrar, Kay Forkey. Yvonne E. Anderson Secretary to the Dean of Faculty and Dean Price 92 Ross Alger, Director of Development, Jean Back- strom, Lillian Winaski. - d - I ■ Geraldine C. Ross Manager of Bookstore Martha Anne Schroeder, Bursar, Elizabeth Ann Cronin, Bookkeeper, Claire Gertrude Wall, Bookkeeper Camille Martha Nadworny Secretary to Dean of Students, Emily Frances Straden, Secretary Helen G. Rayla Secretary to Director of Placement 93 CLASS OF 1963 Officers Seated; Bill Allanach, President. Standing Jeff Smith, Tech Senate; Charlie Elfreich Tech Senate. Scores of unfamiliar faces greeted the freshmen the first day at Tech. However, with the knowledge that most of these faces belonged to fellow freshmen equally alien to the college, came an assurance that carried them through the first week. The first real task they faced was not losing those little yellow slips. Once these were securely placed, freshmen dutifully turned to learning school rules and songs. Name cards disap- peared after the first day but beanies were kept on via the threats of the sophomores. Everyone is still waiting for those bow ties that never showed up. Weird stories of what soph- omores did to the freshmen raged, and the crossing of Earle Bridge was anticipated. This was accomplished with relative ease, but once across, finding classes was slightly tougher. The first gathering of the freshmen class saw the election of the chairman and two representatives to the Tech Senate. This accomplished, the class began to work together as a whole. Said to be the weakest class in forty years, the victory in the paddle rush served to bolster their morale. However brawn caught up as the sophomores went on to win the rope pull, football game, and soccer game. Forty year traditions are not easily broken but the freshmen managed it in the rope pull. At this point the goat ' s head seems pretty distant, but as soph- omores the class of ' 63 is determined that the freshmen won ' t win anything. Three smokers introduced freshmen to fraternity life and men in the following weeks. There then followed a period of wa iting while the green envelopes containing invitations to the houses were made out. When Professor Scheifley had gotten these into the hands of the freshmen, two hour visits to the houses themselves began. Selections of houses for second rush were then made at the office of Professor Scheifley. Bids were given out and the period of waiting was climaxed by more of those very welcome green envelopes. Pledge parties and Saturday afternoon ceremonies wound up this busy time and now all freshmen have to worry about are pin checks, and of course, marks. CLASS OF 1962 Determination will overcome the greatest odds. This is the motto the class of 1962 has practiced so dili- gently this year, a year of retaliation for last year. After a planned retreat in the paddle rush to instill the freshmen with over- confidence, we swooped back at them with hard-hearted cun- ning in event after event. For the second year in a row we won the rope pull. This trying event separated the men from the boys on both sides of the rope. Even some of the hardy soph- omores unable to take the strain of victory fell by the wayside. Again, in order not to hurt the freshmen ' s feelings, we damped our efforts in the inter-class football game and defeated them by a reasonable margin. This preserved strength came out in the soccer game where we took yet another laurel away. With such defeats we wonder whether the class of ' 63 will be able to limp its way to any sort of success next year. 94 Officers Seated: Brian O ' Connell, Treasurer; Bruce Bazley, President; Bill Fado, Vice President. Standing: Vic Castellani, Secretary; Al Hadley, Tech Senate; Andy Edelman, Tech Senate. CLASS OF 1961 Officers Seated: Ed Boduch, Secre- tary; Brad Hosmer, Trea- surer; Bill Calder, Presi- dent; Ed Altieri, Vice Presi- dent; Dick Adler, Tech Senate; Standing: Charlie Wilkes, Tech Senate. Congratulations to the class of ' 61, especially to those who are juniors. Upper classmen at last, and through with the four P ' s (P-l, P-2, P-3, P-4). It ' s surprising what stamina, courage, and perseverance can do for you — all outstanding virtues of the class of ' 61. There is no doubt that our mark has been made and that much more shall be engraved before the final exam is given. This is an outstanding class and has much to be proud of. In- stances of glory have been frequent, such as winning the Goat ' s Head competition two years in a row, sponsoring dances for the benefit of the freshmen, and naturally our treasury, and presenting Worcester Tech with one of the most gigantic, stupendous Junior Proms in Tech ' s history. Naturally, about this time, all eyes are looking to the fu- ture with dreams of the big slide into home plate. Of course, we must learn to live from day to day and struggle through the junior progress checks before thinking of senior finals. We have been very fortunate in our quest for knowledge, being introduced to a new marking system, numerous changes in curriculum, and an elective system of impossibles. But not all is lost, as we have been introduced to three freshmen classes from Becker Junior College, from which much pleasure and knowledge has been derived in the quest for women. With that, the class of ' 61 slips into another summer with some of its members headed for Fort Gordon and the rest going to work with the comforting thought that we shall return as the almighty senior class. JUNIOR PROM COMMITTEE Seated: Dick Freeman, Mel Keegan, chairman; Jack Gabarro, Craig Rowley. Standing: Connie Matuzek, George Foxhall, Tom Maloney, Bob Schuessler, Art Green, Ed Altieri. 95 ON THE HILL the machinist ■ TITftWIWIM MCS °8 et Fontaine nd £d Stefan . D Mi Xer p J e Wanders Pi Delta Epsilon Songfest Sigma Phi Epsilon, winners of the Songfest 98 LIBRARY Mrs. Schoonover, Librarian Studying for Eco That ' s due first thing in the morning Research for a progress check 100 Mr. Ernest Sweeney at the books MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT It just keeps coming down George Gillas taking a coffee break Jim Kelly, Pete Joinville, and John Dolan 101 HOME COMING A little crowded 102 Cool music and dim lights. First Prize — Phi Gamma Delta And we did That made it five years straight. It rained again this year. 103 What happened to the head? PARENTS ' DAY 104 105 Another of those M.E. demonstrations. « ' ess analysis of a sample An electronic picture of your voice You say you ' re a Physics Major? Signal Corps — The army ' s voice. A portable anti-tank weapon. 106 Honor Society Pledging Congratulations, Buster Bullock Glad to have you with us, Frank Toce. Honors well deserved Fred Snively takes honer in stride. v. Jim Mahan makes the grade. Hard work is rewarded SPORTS ni Athletics at Tech are available on many different levels, ranging from intramural to varsity competiton, thus providing more opportunities to all students to participate profitably than are probable at any other comparable college. Our varsity teams played well in intercollegiate competi- tion. In winning, they were sportsmen and gentlemen; in defeat, they still displayed the spirit and the persistent will-to-win which mark them unquestionably as Techmen. FAIL SKDGTS BBNQUET SP mSlilSUftflEm VETEimMfflCm f IMOJB w WJ DSfflE2UMPmE 3 EC. 8, 1959 Alan King, Merl Norcross, Professor Robert Pritchard, Charles McNulty, Trainer Leo Jansen. Physical Education and Hygiene Alas, what a poor state our mortal forms would be in if it were not for these two years of physical training received while attending physical education classes at Alumni Gym. Surely, freshmen and sopho- mores who have the full advantage of this program are looking with sorrow towards that tragic day when they becom e juniors and enter the mundane existence of those out of shape upperclassmen. And only the fond memories of those enlightening, factual, and too early in the morning lectures by Prof. Pritchard and Dr. Quinn remain, everpresent in our now fully edu- cated minds. Yes, the Physical Education Department, spear- headed by Professor Pritchard and assisted by Charlie McNulty, Merl Norcross, Frank Grant, and Alan King surely should be congratulated for their conscientious efforts toward making Tech ' s athletic program tops amongst small colleges of the nation. W.P.I. A. A. The WPI Athletic Association is undoubtedly the largest, most active organization on campus since it is composed of all under-graduate students. The privi- lege of membership is automatically acquired by pay- ment of the $30. activity tax. By virtue of membership in the AA, each member is allowed free admission to all home sponsored athletic contests. The business and proceedings of the WPIAA is conducted by a much smaller body known as the Ath- letic Council which is composed of ten men — five stu- dents, three faculty members, and two alumni. Through the efforts of the council, important decisions are made involving eligibility rules, managerial positions, and allocation of athletic funds. Also any problem regard- ing athletics at Tech, be it IF, varsity, or interclass is discussed fully and in most cases solved. The council also sponsors a Fall and a Spring sports banquet which usually features as its guest speaker some noted per- sonality in the world of sports. Ray Abraham; Student President, Ara Tutunjian; Professor Arthur Knight; Faculty Chairman, Professor Robert Pritchard; Professor Edwin Higginbottom; Paul Sledzik; Charles Wilkes. Ill MIDDLEBURY WPI-RPI FOOTBALL OCTOBER 31, 1959 Welcome: Homecoming Alumni and Freshman Parents ■ $Ms W.P.I. - -WP.I. - 14, 1914 -1st GAME ON ALU OFFICIAL PROGRAM • TWENTY-EWE CENTS 112 1959 w. p. I. WESLEYAN te. ft a t%£ e r f t . Vff Vfffffft v.vX ' .v.v • wvv.v .v.. y .V Y JFL. ; « • •   .. 0 40 0 ■ k 04 0 40 W a ■■y.v.v.v As the football team returned for fall workouts the prospects seemed anything but bright. While graduation losses were not too severe in the line, the entire starting backfield was lost except for quarter- back Fred Duval. The team developed well, however, and put on a very convincing show against Tufts Uni- versity in their pre-season scrimmage. On September 26, the team journeyed to New Britain, Connecticut to engage Central Connecticut St te College. When the dust had cleared above Arute Field, a stunned Tech team found itself on the short end of an 18-3 trouncing. One week later the team staged its home opener. Middlebury was vastly superior to the nutmegger team 113 the engineers had fallen before the previous week. Then Middlebury tallied a touchdown and a two points extra. Tech fought back and went ahead 9-8 at half- time. Breaks and mistakes took their toll in the second half as the Vermonters pushed across a fourth period score to win 16-9. Several of the boys were impressive in this game, however, as was proven later in the sea- son when Captain Buster Bullock, Moe Rees, and Paul Sledzik were chosen to the Middlebury College All- Opponent Team. It was a cold clear day, October 10, when the maroon and gray traveled to Lewiston, Maine, to play the Bates Bobcats. The big Tech line was the difference as the engineers struck twice in the second period. Ron Pokraka went 23 yards for the first Tech score, and blocked punt by Bruce Bazley set up the second. Ralph Johanson finished the Tech scoring on a one Bruce Bazley Paul Sledzik Ron Pokraka Roger Cormier Two Hopeless cheerleaders. Captain Bill Bullock Football 1959 Season Won - 4 Lost - 3 WPI 3 New Britain State Teachers 18 WPI 9 Middlebury 16 WPI 14 Bates 6 WPI 7 .... Wesleyan 24 WPI 20 Coast Guard 13 WPI 20 RPI WPI 20 Norwich 19 114 L_ l V V gp i l Dick Tufts Team huddle )) Fred Duval Paul Johanson John Brylczyk yard plugne. Bates tallied in the final stanza but it was too late. The Worcester men had chalked up their first win 14-6. A winless Wesleyan Cardinal team moved into Alumni Field on October 17. Tech took command at first with Ron Pokraka scoring and kicking the point. By halftime Wesleyan had tied it up. The sec- ond half was a comedy of errors as far as the engineers were concerned. Fumbles and mistakes cost sorely as the Cardinals tallied 17 more points to win a 24-7 triumph. It was Homecoming Day at the United States Coast Guard Academy, and lo and behold it started to rain. It poured, and the winds blew in off the bay in a 50 mile per hour gale. But it didn ' t stop the pas- sing of the Bears talented quaterback Larry Dallaire. Only a few seconds had elapsed before the Coast Guardsmen had defied the elements and taken the aerial route to a quick touchdown. Before the half was over the New London boys had added another, and it looked as if the Techmen were in for their fourth defeat. The team that wore the maroon and gray onto Jones Field to start the second half looked just like the old team externally, but internally there was no Jack Pisinski 115 Mo Rees aran m ' 00 , Dick Tufts smashes through the center of the line for a few yards. resemblance whatsoever. The Worcester team took complete charge of play. The big Worcester line pounded the Coast Guard backs. It was Ron Pokraka who broke through for the first Tech score. Minutes later Roger Cormier, who had come off the bench to help spark this Tech rally, grabbed off a Coast Guard pass and roared 60 yards for the second Tech tally. Fred Duval applied the finishing touches as he ran a beau- tifully executed bootleg play behind fine blocking 44 yards for the third score and a 20-13 victory for a fired up engineer eleven. It was Homecoming day. Rensselaer had one of its best teams in recent years, and for a full quarter they gave the local engineers quite a battle. But by halftime Ron Pokraka and Dick Tufts had put Wor- cester out in front by two touchdowns. Strong line play, spear headed by Captain Buster Bullock, and ends Bruce Bazley and Moe Rees, kept the pressure on the New Yorkers all afternoon. It was another typical Worcester-Rensselaer contest with the final score W.P.I.-20, R.P.I.-O. They now journeyed to Northfield, Vermont, to meet the horsemen of Norwich University and to lay a two game winning streak and a chance at another winning season on the line. Norwich was good, having tied Middlebury 0-0, and the first half bore this out as the horsemen struck twice in rapid succession to lead 13-0. Ron Pokraka, playing one of his finest col- legiate games, put the engineers on the scoreboard with a 13 yard jaunt to paydirt. Coming back from the halftime rest the boys went right to work on the 7 point deficit they faced. Early in the third quarter Ralph Johanson dazzled the Vermonters with a 20 yard dash to the goal line. Ron Pokraka then made short work of the extra point and the conflict was fitoPs 118 Front row: M. Rees, R. Tufts, F. Duval, R. Pokraka, T. Pisinski, J. Brylczyk, W. Bullock, J. Czertak, P. Sledzik, R. Johanson, R. Cormier. Second row: P. Engstrom, P. Martin, L. Cornell, W. Dow- dell, W. Goodwin, P. Cultrera, T. Zimmie, G. Yule, W. Warr, W. Calder, G. Vittas, J. Corvini. Third row: J. Hanna, R. Grenier, W. Zinno, M. Littizzio, K. Olsen, R. Reynolds, N. Arseneault, M. Clavien. deadlocked. The military men once again found the mark to surge ahead 19-13- But Tech came righting back. Johanson and Tufts carried alternately to the Norwich 7. From there Dick Tufts barreled into the end zone. At this point Ron Pokraka, who was suf- fering from a slight concussion, came off the bench to split the uprights and put Tech out in front for good — 20-19. With this came the victory and another winning 4-3 season for Coach Pritchard and his fine squad. m Hail, hail the gang ' s all here Ron Pokraka stopped after picking up need ed yardage. 119 Kneeling: Dick Mixer; Ray Zidziunas; Jack Grocki; Dave Goodman; Joe Venuti, Co-Captain; Tom Caste, Co-Captain; Art Greene; Swang Lee-Aphon; John Pitts; Bernie Tetreault; Don Dow. Second Row: Jim Soccer, Dave Sorenson, Phil Keenan, Joel Gordon, Russ Fransen, Ted Riley, Stan Mozden, Bill Pfaffenbach, Bob Richmond, John Buckley, Ted Ealand, John Meregian, Bob Clark, Ken Roberts, John Robertson. Third Row: Valery Jakubowitz, Dan Pender, Don Kelsea, John Rogers, Joe Fullback, Pete Borden, John Lojko, Art DeLima, John Rupprecht, Stu Batstone, John McGuire, Butch Taylor, Mike Gordon, Kurt Ander- son, Dick Price. SOCCER October first found many Tech soccermen down on the Class of ' 93 field eager to begin training for the ensuing season. With a strong core of returning lettermen it took little time for our able coaches, Al King and Jim McKechnie, to rid the men of their summer laziness and form them into a strong team. A week and a half later, the Techmen traveled to Cambridge for their first test. M.I.T., who had two games under their belt, proved to be a stronger team and shut out Tech 4-0. The second game gave Worcester the first taste of victory, when they defeated our neighbor arch-rivals, Clark U. 4-1. In this 120 game Bob Clark scored the first three of the many goals he obtain- ed during the season. Bernie Tetrault scored the fourth goal. The next game was with the Coast Guard Academy and it turned out to be a real thriller. The Tech booters jumped into a 2-0 lead early in the first half, only to have the game tied by half time. The second half was a well fought draw. In the first over- time, Tech executed a very polished rush on the Middies defense- men and Swang Lee Aphon booted home what proved to be the winning goal. The second overtime was a tight, successful defen- sive battle for Tech. Final score; Tech 3, Coast Guard 2. The fourth game of the season was very disastrous for the Techmen. After completely controlling the game, Worcester was defeated by U-Mass., 1-0. The next game found the Boynton Hillers traveling to Tufts and playing in a driving rain. Tech was defeated 5-1, by a team which was not superior as far as control of the game was concerned, but who took advantage of every break. The following game produced Tech ' s third victory of the sea- son, defeating Lowell Tech 2-0. Ray Zidziunas tallied twice for Tech. Homecoming weekend found Tech facing one of the top teams in New England, Trinity. As the score indicated, Trinity was, by far, the better team. Final score Trinity 14, Tech 3. Bob Clark tallied twice and Co-captain Tom Caste scored the other goal. In the final game, also played in the rain, Tech fell before the Bulldogs of B. U., 4-1. This game marked the last appearance of Co-captains — Venuti and Caste, goalie Dow, and Inside for- ward Tetrault. Well, that ' s using your head. moat Soccer 1959 Season Won - 3 Lost - 4 WPI MIT 5 WPI 4 Clark WPI 3 Coast Guard 2 WPI University of Mass. 1 WPI 2 Lowell Tech 1 WPI 3 Trinity 14 WPI 1 Boston University 4 Up, up and away. Heads up Tech player. Get out of my way, here comes the ball. 121 Kneeling: Joe Carpentiere, Tom Pantages, and Bob Wittum. Standing: Carmine Carosella, Adrien Berthiaume, Tom Baron, and Roger Flood. CROSS COUNTRY 1959 saw Coach Frank Sanella ' s runners give a creditable account of themselves. They defeated Brandeis by a wider margin than last year; downed the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, a new addition to the schedule; and in an unofficial meet completely outran intra-city rival As- sumption. Despite the team ' s improved effort over the year before, Bates man- aged to win again; and Tufts, whom the Engineers edged last year, turned the tables for a victory. On Homecoming Day favored Northeastern won easily and Coast Guard, the team Tech wanted most to beat, also turned the trick. In two other meets, Wesleyan and New Britain won handily with only Captain Tom Pantages to prevent either opponent from attaining a perfect score. A valuable addition to the team this year was freshman Roger Flood; with sophomore Carmen Carosella and juniors Joe Carpentiere and Tom Pantages, they will be the mainstay of the track team ' s striders next spring. With this added experience, Frank Sanella ' s excellent coach- ing, and the addition of new freshmen, the entire team will return next fall and should account for one of Worcester Tech ' s best seasons in Cross Country. Cross Couqtry 1959 Season Won - 3 Lost WPI 39 Bates 18 WPI 48 Wesleyan 15 WPI 46 Northeastern 17 WPI 23 Brandeis 32 WPI 49 Central College of Conn. 15 WPI 19 Mass. Maritime 38 WPI 39 Tufts 16 WPI 15 Assumption 45 WPI 46 Coast Guard 17 122 Carmine Carosella and Tom Baron keep in stride. What, no opponents in the running? I f— J Seated: John Lewis; Kit Marcy; Bob Curry; Bob Murphy. Kneeling: Lee Jans- son, Trainer; Bob Wilder; Dick Davis; Charlie Mello; Dick Jewell; Karen Cotter; Mo Rees, Captain. Third Row: Bill Lewis; Eric Pottala; Dick Diamond; Fred Eitel; Pete Bizzigotti; Mitch Weingrad. Fourth Row: Raymond Scott, Coach; Hap Weaver, Asst. Coach; Al Roberts; Steve Small; Dick St. Onge; Tom Conway; Barry Cherkas; Al Reed. WRESTLING In the fall of 1957, an idea was conceived by Mr. Raymond Scott to start a wrestling club. With the help of several students and members of the Admin- istration, the idea became a reality in January, 1958. That year the club, consisting of only a few experi- enced men and many inexperienced men, had two meets, winning one and losing the other. In the spring of that year the club obtained money from the Council of Presidents to buy a mat cover which was needed to have home meets. By the end of the school year the club was accepted in the council, becoming a recognized school activity. The club pro- gressed very quickly. The highlight of the fall of 1958 was the acceptance of the club into the New England Intercollegiate Wrestling Association. This enabled them to send men to the New England tournament. The ' 58- ' 59 season found the club with more wrestlers, but also a more diffcult schedule. They had nine meets that year and finished with one win, seven losses, and one tie. This year, there are quite a few experienced wrestlers among the freshmen. Combining these with the returning wrestlers, it seemed necessary to enter better competition. Five varsity teams were scheduled along with three J. V. teams, and a freshman team. With a good showing, the club hopes to move into varsity competition exclusively next year. Wow! What a match. 123 Captain Mo Rees Let me out. The first practice of the 1959-60 hockey season saw only a handful of veterans returning. Several key men had been lost due to graduation, and the team faced a tough task of rebuilding. Turnout for practice was good, with the number of freshmen candidates at an all time high of fifteen. Coach Waino Gustafson passed his hockey knowledge on to the team members and the improvement during the season was excellent. A tough fourteen game schedule was undertaken against some of the better small college hockey teams in the area. The teams played were Holy Cross, Nichols, Assumption, Wor- chester Teachers, M.I.T., Dean, Worchester Junior, Fitchburg Teachers, Babson, Wesleyan, and Merrimack. For the first time an official college hockey league was established in the Worchester Area. A total of eight teams participated in the program. The existence of such an organized league will do much to further college hockey in the colleges in and around Worcester. The only senior on the team was Paul Jolicoeur. A good defenseman, Paul ' s steady play will be missed by next year ' s team. Because only one man will be lost through graduation, the team should improve considerably in the coming season. In the goal tending department the team was doubly blessed in having two equally proficient men. Bill Krein, a sophomore, and Art Ross, a freshman, competed all season for the starting goalie position. Coach Gustafson had a very difficult time in- deed trying to decide who was the better goal tender. The scoring punch, characteristic of past years, was some- what lacking in early season games. However, as the season pro- gressed, and the team began to gain in experience, improvement in scoring ability was noticed. Different combinations of lines were tried and soon combinations which worked well together were formed. One factor which hurt the club was lack of practice time. Many times the team held its own for two periods only to fall apart in the final session. Lack of time for conditioning of the players certainly would account for this late-in-the-game-slow- ing-down. Perhaps in the future the school will see fit to recog- nize hockey as a varsity sport, thus enabling the organization to practice more and thereby improve. Interest is high both among participants and spectators. Six successful years of hockey here at Tech certainly indicate that the sport is here to stay. HOCKEY Tech wins the face off Behind the eight ball Roger Flood fights for the puck 125 Tech ' s Albie Andrews rig s 1 S BASKETBALL Fred DiPippo was a starter his freshman year. He showed, right from the start, that he was an outstanding scorer. He is a very courageous player with an unlimited amount of drive. He must have set some sort of individual scoring record. Perhaps his two best games were the 1959 Assumption game when he scored 30 points and the I960 Williams game, in which he got 36 points. The latter score was an individual high for a Wor- cester player. Incidentally, Fred had a badly bruised hand while playing that game. He consistantly scored over twenty points during his four years as a starter. He was a tremendous leader and an inspiration to everyone who played on the team. This Tech team had more disadvantages than all the other clubs put together, but they always gave 100%. They played the best basketball that could be expected of them. They always gave a good account of themselves, and it was a pleasure to watch them play. The performance of their co-captains Buzz Biddle and Fred DiPippo will not soon be forgotten. CT Wj Co-Captain Fred DiPippo Co-Captain Buzz Biddle With the arrival of December, basketball became the prominent sport on the Tech campus. The athletic interest of the student body had changed from football to basketball. In the gym at this time could be seen the worthy candidates for the varsity and junior varsity eagerly and conscientiously per- forming the prescribed maneuvers under the able leadership of coach Charley McNulty and his aid Merle Norcross. There were many problems confronting the coaching staff. The most prominent of these, of course, was the obvious weak- ness that existed up front . Due to graduation Tech had lost its three big men; Captain Fred Lutze; leading rebounder, Miles Grant; and ace reserve, Dick Gustafson. They had pro- vided Tech teams with a considerable amount of board strength and a better than average scoring punch. They were essential factors in the establishment of last year ' s fine record. The prob- lem was to find two starters to go along with DiPippo, Biddle, and Edleman. Another problem was to develop reserve strength. An unfortunate event which intensified the problems was the fact that Ron Soscolli, Fred Duval and Ed Altieri, experienced reserves from last year ' s team had decided to concentrate on their studies instead of basketball. The result was that from the few remaining members of last year ' s team, the outstanding members of last year ' s J.V. team and any exceptional members of the Freshman class, a fine team was built. The team ' s strength lay in the fact that it had some excel- lent shooters. Perhaps its strongest point was its back court. Fred DiPippo and Andy Edleman combined to form as fine a pair of backcourt men as you will find on any small college team in the country. However, the team was extremely weak in the rebounding department. In every game Tech was at a decided height disadvantage. 14U 5S Standing: Coach Charles McNulty, Harry Rapelje, Henry Schroeder Jr., Paul Engstrom, Roger Curtis, Manager William Kerr. Seated: Dave Luoma, Al St. Germain, Co-Captain Buzz Biddle, Co-Cap- tain Fred DiPippo, Bob Schuessler. 126 Andy Edelman Al St. Germain 127 30 Bob Schuessler 128 The majority of the games followed the same pattern. Tech would jump to an early lead due to its superior shooting ability. The opposition would gradually cut the Tech lead by being able to control the boards as the game progressed. In the final minutes the game would be nip and tuck with the outcome seldom decided until the final seconds. Tech was never really out of any game on one hand, and never really dominated any team on the other. The result was that the games were extremely exciting to watch and that the season proved to be an inter- esting one. The pleasant surprise of the season was the six-foot-six freshman He nry Schroeder. Although he lacked experience, his willingness to learn and his constant hustle soon won him the favor of Tech ' s loyal rooters. His steady improvement was seen each game and a great future is predicted for him at Tech. Another fine job was turned in by Bob Schussler. Bob showed that he had a considerable amount of potential in his freshman and sophomore years. This year he realized this po- tential and blossomed into a steady, reliable performer. Bob should be one of the leaders of next year ' s team. Andy Edleman, perhaps, has more basketball ability than any other member of the team. He can rebound, drive, shoot from the outside, ball handle, and play defense. He has had many ' Henry Schroeder, Jr. outstanding performances in his two years as a starter. He cer- tainly was one of the main reasons why Tech has done so well the last two years. Al St. Germain had perhaps the most difficult job of the season. Al had to play both the pivot and the corner in the role as a reserve. He had to play men much taller than himself. Al- though sometimes outclassed, he was never outfought. He came in and saved many games with some vital points or rebounds. He was always there when needed and always did a more than satisfactory job. Others, such as Roger Curtis, Harry Rapelje, and Dave Long, impressed the fans with their ball-hawking ability. It is fairly evident that they will become outstanding performers for Tech. The discussion of co-captains Fred DiPippo and Buzz Biddle has been left till last for obvious reasons. Buzz started his basketball career at Tech by being the outstanding member of Merle Norcross ' s J.V. team. He took over a starting position on the varsity during his sophomore year. Each year he showed steady improvement. He has become a very capable cornerman with a fine shooting eye. As co-captain he led the team in re- bounding and was second in scoring. He set a good example for the other members of the team and deserved the right of being one of their leaders. Roger Curtis Harry Rapelje 129 n « v • Dave Luoma 130 fc Paul Engstrom  • Ir ™! g, • 1 ' . H r 1 ML 1 ■ S k V J.V. BASKETBALL Standing: Ron Ward, Manager; Richard Allen; Ken Turnquist; R. Wagner; K. Turnquist; J. Gilian; Merl Norcross, Coach. Seated: James Daily, James Magaldi, Bill Borla, Richard Keirstead, John Machonis Jr. 131 SWIMMING Seated: Bill Properzio, Jim Quirk, Dick Dann, Sandy Campbell, Roger Carlson, Phil O ' Reilly, Bud Fisch, Roger Read, Len Handel. Standing: Bob Desmond, Dan Pender, Phil Parmenter, Tom Caste, Ralph Johanson, Ted Stone. Swimming is enjoyed the most during the long, hot sum- mer days when the only relief from the heat is a nice, cool dip in the pool. But as the summer days shorten and the feeling of snow fills the air, the end of the season has come for the sum- mer swimmer. The majority will find other relaxations during winter months, but a few still have swimming in their hearts. Among these are Frank Grant ' s Aquamen. Though memories of the past years still linger on the campus, the turn-out this year surpassed that of many a year. The team is large and young. With these qualities, success can be molded. Headed by veteran diver Tom Caste, the Aquamen hope for a successful year. In the freestyle department the hopefuls are newcomer Alex Campbell in the 50 and 100 yard events and M. H. Somerville in the distance events. Rounding out the freestyle departments are fine veterans Tony Lockwood, Ted Stone, and Phil O ' Reilly. Len Handel is expected to be a great point getter in the butterfly event while Jim Quirk heads the breaststrokers. Roger Carlson and Dick Dann lead the back- strokers. With the strong strokes of Roger Read and Bill Properzio the team is completed and looks forward to a famous future. Microtus amphibius They ' re off 132 Help! . . We ' re coming. It doesn ' t pay to win. Which way is up? A crucial kickoff. 133 Captain Tom Caste Track 1959 Season Won - 2 Lost - 3 WPI 63V6 Coast Guard 64% wpi 36i 2 •mrlir : 0£ New Britain 891 2 WPI 81 IjcE md Brandeis 45 WPI 90 Norwich 36 WPI 62 £i£f. Trinity 64 . . . and they ' re off as Sullivan, Buske and Pantages try their best for Tech against three Norwich runners. TRACK Last years ' track record of two wins and four losses didn ' t do the team justice. The Coast Guard and Trinity meets were near misses with scores as close as 1 V$ points. The team didn ' t quit, but came back by trouncing Brandeis and Norwich. This is the first time the team has won two meets in ten years. There will probably be noticeable loss this spring, without the dis- tinguished feats of sprinter Doug Stotz and co-captains Dave Bragg and Bill Saimond. Bill Saimond broke the school record in the 220 yd. low hurdles, nipping the tape in 24 seconds. For this spring, Captain Harry Ray and the other returning lettermen show great promise of a winning season. Dave Pros- ser should handle the sprints, while Tom Pantages takes over the two-mile run. The javelin should take flight under the con- trol of Bill Calder. Other lettermen will be returning in the shot, discus, pole vault, high jump, half-mile run, and the hurdles. Much will be expected from freshmen Marcel Clavien, Roger Flood, Brian Phillips, and John McGrath, who has had a distinguished high school high jumping and hurdling record. 134 Joe Carpentiere sprints to win by several lengths. Captain Harry Ray leads a Tech trio to the wire. Paul Engstrom trys his hand at the high jump. Bill Pfaffenbach clears the stick on the pole vault. ... to the victor goes the spoils. 135 Standing: Bob Whittum, Manager David Sullivan, Coach Frank Sannella, Marcel Clavien. Seated: John McGrath, Joe Carpentiere, Captain Harry Ray, Dave Prosser. INDOOR TRACK The Indoor Track Team is a part of the track team and has been active at Tech for many years. The team usually takes part in three events during their season: the Y.M.C.A., the B.A.A., and the Knights of Columbus meets, the latter two of which are held in the Boston Garden and present keen competition. The team distinguished themselves last year by winning the one mile relay at the Knights of Columbus meet, leaving a high standard for this year ' s four to live up to. The team was seldom seen practicing at Tech this year due to the fact that excellent facilities were offered to them by Holy Cross College. Harry Ray, Dave Prosser, Marcel Clavien, and Joe Carpentiere comprised the relay team, while John McGrath appeared with them taking part in the hurdling and high jumping events. John showed outstanding ability when he finished a hairbreadth second to an Olympic contender in the 45 yd. high hurdles event at the Y.M.C.A. meet. The team has high hopes for next year with three veterans re- turning but will feel the loss of Harry Ray, who will be graduating this June. Around and round we go 136 Al Burr, George Schreiner, Terry Dupuis, Ron Soccoli, Brad Cushing, Al Swetz, Captain, 1959. GOLF , Captain Ron Soccoli, I960 With the coming of spring the Engineers have once again learned to count to FORE, and Tech ' s duf- fers head for the Wachusett Country Club. Last year ' s team, coached for the first time by Dr. Fred Butler, turned the trick for a winning season and plan to re- peat the same this year. After winning the first match against M.I.T., the team dropped one to the University of Massachusetts and tied Lowell Tech but came back to win two in a row, against Trinity and Clark University. Boston University and Tufts both proved too much for Tech, but the Engineer ' s overcame the American Interna- tional College for that winning season and a 4-1-3 record. The team has four returning lettermen including Captain Ron Soccoli, and with a few new underclass- men and an early thaw, should do even better this year. Golf 1959 Season Won - 4 Lost - 3 Tied - 1 WPI 3V 2 Lowell Tech 3V2 WPI 41 2 Trinity 2V 2 WPI 7 Clark WPI 2 Boston University 5 WPI 11 2 Tufts 51 2 WPI 4 MIT 3 WPI 3 University of Mass. 4 WPI 4 American International College 3 137 TENNIS Renovation, inclement weather, and physical ail- ments all contributed to a short spring practice. The de- struction of Tech ' s own courts made it very difficult to conduct a concentrated practice. When good courts were obtained the weatherman decided to deposit six inches of snow, which postponed practice for another week. The 1959 season finally started with an away match at Trinity College. Their longer practice session enabled them to defeat us easily. The three following matches were almost carbon copies of the first with the exceptions of Dick Cohen and Swang Lee-Aphon, who quickly reached midseason form, enabling Tech to realize a few points. Finally with a match with Lowell Tech, Worcester looked like it would break into the win column; however Mr. Weatherman interceded with a torrential downpour which quickly forced a cancellation. Tech finished strong with wins over A.I.C. and Lowell Tech as the players started to find the range. Although Tech managed to win only two matches last year, the future looks bright. The team will lose only two lettermen, Don Kirk and Dick Gustafson. The loss of our captain, Gus , will definitely be felt. We have four returning lettermen; sophomores, Captain Dick Captain Dick Cohen, I960, and Ken Homon on the serving end. Cohen, Dick Mixer, and Swang Lee-Aphon, and fresh- men, Ken Homon, to play the seven game schedule. The added match experience plus the reappearance of our own courts should bring a highly successful I960 season. Tennis 1959 Season Won - 2 Lost - 4 1959 Captain, Dick Gustafson, and Don Kirk on the receiving end. WPI Trinity 9 WPI 1 Clark 8 WPI 1 Boston University 8 WPI 3 Coast Guard 6 WPI 6 Lowell Tech 2 WPI 5 American International College 4 ..-ill Take that! I Ugh! Top to bottom; John Lawson; Walt Adams and Ed Weber; Tom Waage and John Tompkins. „ «- .  A little noise goes a long way. A Worcester Locomotive 139 Co-Captains of the 1959 Baseball team, Joe Bronzino and Don Ferrari; the officials; Coach McNulty; the rival Co-Captains from Tufts. BASEBALL 140 Ron Pokraka takes a lead off of first base. Once again we make the scene down to Alumni Field, but this time we are greeted by the crack of a baseball bat, and in this case, a foul ball carries over the backstop fence and out into Park Ave. The specta- tors seated behind the plate and in the first and third base mezzanine sections await the sudden sound of a crash! thump! or a seemingly, never ending screech! And all being satisfied with a terrifying crash, eyes and ears are now focused on the playing field. Yes, spring has sprung, and maybe there isn ' t even any snow on the ground! In any event, the Tech baseball season is underway. Once again, as in the past few seasons, you ' ll find it hard to miss the big bats of Co-Captain Joe Bronzino, Dickie Bratt, Ray Abraham, Dave Johnson, and Ron Pokraka. Don ' t be checking out the charming femmes, while risking the chance of missing a fine play in back of the bag at second by our other competetent Co-Captain Don Ferrari. The much sought-after first and third base positions are held down tightly by Fred Duval and Ken Vardian, respectively. Those of you who know the boys will say, Along with Mac at the helm and the strong right arms of Al St. Germain, Whitey Lehtinen, Ed Al- tieri, and freshman Harry Rapelje, this will be another winning season for the Tech nine. Well, an 8-4-1 record will almost speak justly for the team. The num- ber four appearing in this year ' s record shows three late inning defeats, two by a single tally and one by a two run deficit. The eight victories include impres- sive wins over Wesleyan, Northeastern, Coast Guard, and Brandeis. These victories over so-called power- houses of the New England small college leagues, along with the drubbing of rival MIT show that you were right in expecting a good season, and those involved did do their best in the typical all out Tech fashion. Yes, Coach McNulty, along with his competent and game loving managerial staff, headed by Bill Farnsworth; Mac ' s three assistants — Chipper, Gary, and fast-stepping Kevie (chief hat man) McNulty; the inspiration from his strongest rooter the Mrs. and last but not least, along with a great display of base- ball talent from the boys, made this season a success- ful one. With much regret, the team will be losing the outstanding ability and desire of this year ' s two great Co-Captains, Joe Bronzino and Don Ferrari, and the fine services of Dick Bratt. However, with the remainder of the starting line-up returning and the services of Bruce Bazely, Buster Bullock, and Dave Luoma being available for next year you can expect another determined and talented baseball squad in I960, which will be led by Co-Captains Ron Pok- raka and Ray Abraham. Yes, you can bet your K E ' s that you will again and again be proud of our baseball team, just as you were with past performances of Tech squads, and you will have to rate the 1959 team as one of the best.  ; Ken Vardion almost picked off first. Baseball 1959 Season Won • 8 Lost - 4 Tied - 1 WPI 2 AIC 5 WPI 12 MIT 2 WPI 5 MIT 5 WPI 2 Clark 3 WPI 13 Lowell 5 WPI 2 Northeastern College 1 WPI 3 Coast Guard 2 WPI 8 Brandeis 1 WPI 2 Trinity 3 WPI 5 Assumption 4 WPI 7 Hartford 1 WPI 5 Wesleyan 3 WPI 4 Tufts 9 Fred Duval Al St. Germain 141 Whitey Lehtinen serving up his fast ball. Co-Captain Ray Abraham Co-Captain Ron Pokraka 142 A solid hit for Tech. Dave Johnson Your-r-r-r slip is showing. Such a happy group. ' Buster Bullock Hie ... I know we shouldn ' t have stop- ped for a quick snort. 143 The Gang LACROSSE 4 f? w ' Early last year, before the snow was off the ground a visitor to the Worcester Armory might have seen a strange sight. After seeing a group of men in short pants or sweat suits, carrying butterfly nets with hands guarded by over- sized gloves, and wearing bird cage helmets an intelligent observer might deduce that this was Worcester Tech ' s Lacrosse team. The new players were taught the funda- mentals of the sport and the experienced players had a chance to sharpen their passing and catching skills before the snow was off the ground. Led by Co-Captains Phil Puddington and Dick Edwards, Tech ' s cage men were to face such powerful teams as The University of New Hampshire and M.I.T. Both Phil and Dick led the team in scoring the year before and continued to do so this season. In the scoring columns they were joined by Bob Mercer, Frank Salek, and Bill Krein. Since the sport of Lacrosse is seldom played in high schools and because Worcester Tech does not recruit La- crosse players, the majority of players out for the first time have only vaguely heard of Lacrosse and probably never saw a live game. This is the biggest problem Dave Krashes, the Lacrosse coach, has; teaching inexperienced players the sport. Although some players were lost by graduation, Dave had some fine players returning and the prospects looked good. This, however, was not the case. The season record was zero wins and eight losses, with two close games being played with Trinity of Hartford, Connecticut and Tufts of Medford, Massachusetts. With a large number of Freshmen gaining experience and a number of upper-classmen re- turning, the 1960 season ' s record should improve, As any spectator knows, Lacrosse is an exacting game requiring its participants to be in top physical condition and skill. Every game is a great challenge and each victory hard earned by the whole team. a t .■ Co-Captain Ara Tutunjian, I960 Co-Captain Kevin Burke, I960 144 Dick Edwards and Phil Puddington, Co-Captains of the 1959 team, meet with the Co-Captains of the rival team and the officials. O ball where art thou? Bob Mercer Lacrosse 1959 Season Won - Lost - 8 WPI University of New Hampshire 11 WPI 1 MIT 13 WPI University of Massachussets 10 WPI 4 Trinity 6 WPI 3 Holy Cross 12 WPI 6 Northeastern College 14 WPI 1 Amherst 7 WPI 5 Tufts 7 Don Dow Ken Halverson I dub you a La- crosse player. 145 V . Wi Bruce Willbrant Andy Milowicki The Cage IH ' I nP .fW The start of the match . . . the face off. W A Tech defender going in for the smash. ' ■ L ■:■ ■ ...jfafc. M ■■  -■. _ ri % J 146 Dick Edwards takes the ball around end for the onlooking Parents ' Day crowd ROTC RIFLE TEAM Captain Thompson, Norm Ginsburg, M Sgt. Yopchick, and Sfc. Pigeon. Some afternoon as you enter the gym you may hear the sharp crack of a rifle echo through the hall. Is it a revolution against gym classes? No, it ' s just the Rifle Team practicing down in the range. Under the able tutelage of M Sgt. Edward Yop- chick, the team has really spread the name of Wor- cester Tech across the land. It is now considered by larger schools as a major threat in New England intercollegiate competition. The team attributes its success to their conscientious practice and the rare ability of their instructor. This year the Rifle Team is looking forward to knocking off a few more of those larger schools and hence really making a name for themselves. ROTC Rifle Team of several years ago that won the coveted Hearst Trophy in shooting competition. 147 FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE Making new acquaintances. Let me through! 148 The freshman-sophomore rivalry, better known to the older alumni as the Goat ' s Head Competition, displays a candid view of the tremendous enthusiasm and spirit inherent in all Tech students. Although the rivalry has seen some changes in methods and practices, it is essentially the same as it was many years back. In addition to offering extremely keen competition, the rivalry is very beneficial as a unifying medium for the whole student body, as well as the competitors. For the freshman the interclass contests give them an opportunity to become friendly with members of their own class as well as with upperclassmen. This year ' s competition between the Classes of 1962 and 1963, proved to be one of the most exciting seen here at Tech in the past few years. The members of ' 63, who arrived here charged up with all sorts of spirit and exuberance, were ready for anything the Sophs could hand out. During the half time intermission of the Tech-Wesleyan football game, October 17th, the Class of ' 63 charged the Soph- omore line in the Paddle Rush. The Sophs were banking on their experience from last year, were they ever surprised. With a show of unexpected organization, the new Frosh came out victorious. In an attempt to vindicate their standing, after being van- quished by the Frosh in the Paddle Rush, the Sophomores rallied bravely on the banks of Institute Pond for the traditional Rope Pull. Here the Class of ' 62 was in formation on the slope of a hill bordering Park Avenue; this, the Freshmen thought would be extremely advantageous to them. However, little did the Freshmen know that they were at a disadvantage due to an over- abundance of avoirdupois and adipose tissue on the part of the Class of ' 62. The Freshmen, however, must be given credit for their valiant effort; nevertheless the Sophomores soon had their young rivals taking a swim in the murky waters of the pond. As is the usual case, the weather, the drizzly, raw and dismal kind, prevailed which made the defeated Frosh even more miserable. In the interclass Football game, however, the spunk shown by the Freshmen had the Sophs back on their heels. Scoring first on a safety and believing that the game was in the bag, the ' 62 squad was surprised when the ' 63 ' ers quickly retaliated with a TD. Nevertheless, after a r uggedly fought game, the Sopho- mores found themselves on the long end of the score: 12-8. In subsequent meetings, the fine spirit and keen competition continued, even until the last tennis match was played this spring. It is quite apparent that this Freshman-Sophomore class rivalry contributes to the overall Tech spirit and adds to friendly relations between students. RIVALRY Meeting at the bridge Will they make it? Freshmen go a ' swimmin. 149 Victorious Freshmen. ' A A .1 - . i; J „ -jar ••. • f . ' I The Big Race! 150 Ouch!! I think I ' m in the wrong place! Let me at it! 151 New arrivals. . . ■.. ... Going somewhere? 152 On the loose. Well, here ' s the situation . . . ! 153 One of the most extensive of college extracurricular pro- grams, satisfying every conceivable student interest, flourishes at Tech. Opportunities for participation are open to all and those of us who took the initiative found them indeed an ex- cellent training ground for future leadership. For those who have distinguished themselves by their efforts and achievements in the activities, the honor societies extend their treasured recognition. ORGANIZATIONS TECH SENATE Seated: Bill Aitken, Harry Ray, Vic Casta- lani, Fred DiPippo, President; John Vale; John Biddle; Bernie Tetreault. Standing: Dick Alder; Bill Allanach; Chuck Elfreich; Bruce Bazley; Andy Edleman; Jeff Smith. The Tech Senate is composed of one faculty member, two representatives from each class, the class presidents and the president of the student body. The Speaker of the Council of Presidents and the President of the Student Service Council serve as non- voting members of the Senate. Combined with the Council of Presidents, the Senate forms the student govern- ment body known as the Tech Council, which was formed in 1913. However, the Council has functioned as a bicameral form for only five years. The primary functions of the Tech Senate pertain in general to the various classes and to matters affecting the student body as a whole. Promotion of school spirit, formula- tion of the Assembly program, organization of the Freshman-Sophomore rivalry, and the presentation of the annual Parents ' Weekend are some of these functions. The Tech Senate also selects each year, those seniors who are to be honored by election to Who ' s Who Among Students In American Colleges and Universities. In 1959 the Student Service Council was reorganized and placed under the direction of the Senate. Another important function of the Senate is to maintain harmonious relations between the administration and the student body by providing a means of communication and discussion between the two groups. STUDENT SERVICE COUNCIL The Student Service Council is the oldest student organization on the Worcester Tech Campus, dating back to 1891 when it was known as the Student Christian Association. Its duties have changed through the years from activities, which the original name implies, to that of services directed to aid the student body. It was because of this broadening of ob- jectives that in the 1957-1958 School year it was incorporated as a part of the Tech Senate. At the outset of each school year the Council provides the students with Tech Blotters and the student handbook, the Tech Bible . Its largest responsibility is the sponsor- ship of the Tech Carnival , an annual affair which pits the dramatic talents of the two lower classes. Its other activities include super- vision of inter-class rivalry and aiding the Sen- ate with Parents Day and Assemblies. The Council consists of nine members, three from each of the upper classes, which are elected each spring by members of their respective classes. This year the Council was headed by Bernard Tetreault, with George Foxhall as Sec- retary and Paul Sharon as Treasurer. Seated: Paul Sharon, Paul Bayliss, Bernie Tetrault, George Foxhall, Ara Tutunjian. Standing: Dave France, Mo Rees, Paul Sledzick, Dick DiBuono. 156 INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL The governing body of the fraternities here at Tech is the Inter-fraternity Council. The objective of the Council is: the promotion of a closer relation- ship between the chapters of the fraternities rep- resented on the Council and the faculty, and the student body at Worcester Tech. Also the Council acts as a board for the regulation of matters of com- mon interest to the fraternities on the Council. The Council consists of one member from each fraternity and two faculty representatives. Professor Claude K. Scheifley and Professor Donald E. Johnson once again headed the Council as Chairman and Secretary, respectively. This year the Council replaced the old rushing system and maintained control over the newly organiz- ed rushing system. The most interesting activity of the Council is its annual Winter Ball. This year with the help of Herbie Wayne and his unexcelled music with Make-You-Want-To-Dance tempo, the Inter- fraternity Ball was the outstanding prominent occa- sion of the year. The individual member fraternities take turn in inviting the Council to dinner before the Council ' s regular meeting. It is at these meetings that the view- points of member fraternities and the Institute are brought forth and discussed. Here at Tech a close relationship is held between the fraternities because the member fraternities try to eliminate their differ- ences by finding mutual interests. Seated: Manuel Ganz, Bill Aitken, Dick Ledoux, Ed Russell, Paul Stramese. Standing: Harry Ray, Connie Matuzich, Dick Loring, Terry Dupuis. COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS The Council of Presidents is composed of on e faculty member, who acts as advisor to the body, and the presidents of all the recognized student organiza- tions. The officers of the council are the Speaker and the Secretary-Treasurer. Both officers are elected from within the members representing the various clubs in the council. The council has as its purpose the coordination of its member organizations and it func- tions to handle the business pertaining to these organizations. The main operations of the council include the apportionment of the Student Activity Tax funds to the various clubs, the enforcement of the activities eligibility code, the planning and effecting of Fresh- men Orientation, and the enacting of legislation per- tinent to matters of student interest. This year the council has been instrumental in making it possible for a foreign student to attend a conference which helps to better acquaint foreign students with the American way of life. It also made possible the procurement of a set of drums for the Boyntonians. j hi X t Seated: George Schoen; Nat Johnson; Bruce MacPheteres; Bill Aitken, Secretary-Treasurer; Harry Ray, Speaker; Ed Stefanini; Kevin Burke; Fred DiPippo: Norm Hardy. Second Row: Sang Ki Lee, Lou Varuzzo, Roger Norton, Paul Gould, Don Cloud, Ara Tutunjian, Bob Goodfader, Art LoVetere, Doug Kendrick, Norton Remmer, Bernie Tetreault. Third Row: Roger Strickland, Dave Raab, Brad Hosmer, Allan Sherman, George Foxhall, Ed Russell, Mo Rees. 157 f I Bill Aitken Fred DiPippo Jerry Gibbs | . Paul Bayliss Dick Gess Dave Johnson Buster Bullock Bruce MacPhetres The Skull Bernie Tetreault Harry Ray 158 Joe Barresi Back Row: Mr. H. Grandin, Jr., Prof. M. Smith, Dean M. Price, Dean F. Roys, Prof. J. Johnson, Prof. E. Wilson, Prof. A. Parker. Third Row: Prof. F. Anderson, Prof. E. Bnell, Mr. C. Cullen, Prof. K. Scott, Mr. R. Scott, Prof. K. Merriam, Prof. H. Newell, Mr. A. Petit, Prof. D. Howes, Prof. R. Neiman. Second Row: Prof. D. Dows, Prof. E. Johnston, Dean D. Downing, Prof. W. Grogan, Prof. R. Beschle, Prof. G. Stannard, Prof. H. Feldman, Prof. W. Bridgman, Prof. L. Granith, Prof. J. Petrie. First Roiv: Prof. C. Meyer, Prof. R. Bourgault, Prof. D. Howe, Jr., Prof. W. Kranich, Prof. R. Wagner, Prof F. Webster, Prof. R. Heller, Prof. W. Wadsworth, Prof. F. Finlayson, Prof. B. Wellman, Prof. H. Rice. ' Sigma Xi The society of Sigma Xi is an honorary society dedicated to the promotion of research in the field of applied science. Founded in 1886 at Cornell Univer- sity, the society has since become national in nature and now has many chapters in engineering and sci- entific schools throughout the country. The chapter here at Tech was founded in 1908. Membership in the society is conferred on members of the senior class who have shown by their scholarship and other activ- ities an earnest interest in research and the advance- ment of science. These men are classified as associate members and may be considered for full membership by demonstrating their continued scientific interest in such ways as graduate study and research work in industry. Here at Tech, besides honoring these outstanding students, the society meets four times a year to promote undergraduate interest in research. These meetings usually feature an outstanding scientist who informs the group of recent work and discoveries in his field. 159 ATTP ' S Pledge Tetrault receiving his bent from Presi- dent Gerry Gibbs. In the year 1885 Tau Beta Pi, an organization which was later to become known as the Phi Beta Kappa of engineering was founded at Lehigh University. From that humble beginning, Tau Beta Pi has grown to a powerful national fraternity encompassing 101 chapters, a fraternity richly deserving of the epithet associated with it. Its pur- pose, as designated by its founders, is to mark in a fitting manner those who have conferred honor upon their Alma Mater by distinguished scholarship and exemplary character as undergraduates in engineering, or by their attainments as alumni in the field of engineering, and to foster a spirit of liberal culture in the engineering colleges of America. The Massachusetts Alpha chapter was founded at Worcester Tech in 1910. Long, a highly respected associa- tion on the Tech campus, it has dedicated its endeavors to- ward a more fluent relationship between the student body and the faculty. In order to achieve this goal, it has pro- moted the use of faculty rating sheets, and has sought closer social contact through the famed Tau Bete outing held each spring. The Bent, symbol of Tau Beta Pi, is a familiar object to Tech students. Each spring and fall, during pledging, those so honored with pledgeship may be seen on campus carrying a wooden replica of the Bent. The large seven foot model which is placed on the green in front of Alden, is also a familiar landmark at these times. Men are selected from the upper fifth of the senior class and the upper eighth of the junior class. The qualifications which they must possess for consideration are excellent char acter, outstanding leadership ability, and sincere interest in the general welfare of the campus. TAU BETA PI Seated: Bill Kerr, Tom Zimmie, Paul Bayliss, Gerry Gibbs, Art LoVetere, Bill Aitken, Stew Macomber. Standing: Fred Enively, George Foxhall, Paul Allaire, Bernie Tetrault. 160 Pi Delta Epsilon, the National Honorary Collegiate Journalism Fraternity was founded at Syracuse University in 1909. Since its founding date the fraternity has expand- ed to include 96 active chapters, one of which was establish- ed here at Worcester Tech in 1948. It is the purpose of the fraternity to elevate the cause of journalism, to foster the welfare of student publications, to develop the truest fraternal spirit among its members, to encourage loyalty to their Alma Mater, and to reward the journalist working on the student publications for his efforts, services, and accomplishments by admission into the organization. Each year Pi Delt sponsors The Pi Delt Songfest, into which each social fraternity enters an octet. The winner of the songfest receives the Pi Delt Trophy which may be retained for one year. President Harry Ray PI DELTA EPSILON Seated: Bob Crook, Lou Varuzzo, Ed Russell, Harry Ray, Dick Gess, Paul Bayliss, Art LoVetere, Ed Stefanini. Second Row: Phil O ' Reilly, Roger LaFontaine, Bob Magee, Don Dow, Ara Tutunjian, Doug Farrand, Bob Kasprow. 161 WHO ' S WHO AMONG STUDENTS IN AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES One of the highest goals to be achieved by an un- dergraduate in the collegiate world is national recog- nition 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 AITKEN JOSEPH BARRESI PAUL BAYLISS 162 JOHN BIDDLE WILLIAM BULLOCK FIDELE DIPIPPO RICHARD GESS CARLETON DRISCOLL JERRY GIBBS 163 : l DAVID JOHNSON RONALD POKRAKA HARRY RAY 164 EDWARD RUSSELL EDWARD STEFANINI ..1 BERNARD TETREAULT ARA TUTUNJIAN JOHN VALE 165 LOUIS VARUZZO THOMAS ZIMMIE . . . and here we have the hard core of the make-up staff. PEDDLER The very book you now hold in your hands is, that ' s right, you said it and I agree; it ' s the biggest, the best, the most exciting Peddler you ' ve ever seen. But this conglomeration of events, places, activities, facts, history, pictures, and every other conceiv- able thing pertinent to college life, did not appear from out of nowhere. It was born by virtue of the united efforts of the Peddler-Pushers , better known to the public eye as the Peddler Staff. Head Peddler-Pusher was Editor-in-Chief Ed Stefanini, whose bellowing commands finally penetrated deep enough to overcome the inertia which sometimes attempts to seep in and bring things to a stagnant pace. Slowly, but surely, the Peddler Staff rallied on, gaining momentum, until deadline after deadline was met. Asst. upper-echelon Peddler-Pushers in this campaign against a case of nerves were Managing Editor, Harry Ray, and Asst. Managing Editor, Dick Gess. The Lower echelon, consisting of the labor force, were ably led throughout this frustrating campaign by Make-up Editor, Don Dow, Photography Editor, Doug Farrand, Art Editor, Phil O ' Reilly, and Copy Editor, Ara Tutunjian. Spearheading the financial drive in this race against time were Business Manager, Paul Bayliss, and Advertising Man- ager, Pete Lajoie. But no organization can be successful if all its members are chiefs; there must also be a laboring force of Indians. And so it was with the Peddler-Pushers , for, due to the spirited drive of its voluntary personnel — typists, make-up men, proof readers, word counters, etc., that bad case of inertia never had a chance to show its face. The result? You ' re looking at it! Doug Farrand Ara Tutunjian 166 Dick Gess Don Dow Pete Lajoie , Paul Bayliss Seated: Doug Farrand, Pete Lajoie, Paul Bayliss, Ed Stefanini, Harry Ray, Dick Gess, Don Dow, Ara Tutunjian. Second Row: David Cohen, John Vyce, Nelson Parmelee, Joe Janik, Ed Russell, Tom Maloney, George Foxhall, Brian O ' Connell, Allan Hadley, Paul Sledzick, John Ryerson, John Legall, Gordon Parker, Bob Schom- ber. Third Row: Ken Homon, John Gabarro, Lou Varusso, Bob Pehn, Craig Rowley, Art LoVetere, David France, Mel Keegan, Brad Hosmer, Bill Gill, Dick DiBuono, Mike Davis, Frank Goddu, Walker Thompson, Stan Mozden, Donald Robertson. 167 TECH NEWS Editor-in-Chief Lou Varuzzo Art LoVetere, Bruce Schoppe and Ed Russell helping out the make-up staff. Do you want to know what lies within the plans of the student body; are you aware of what is behind the workings of the administration; are you inquisitive as to the functioning of the faculty; are you ignorant of events planned by various organizations and do you simply want to know what is happen- ing within the environment of the Worcester Tech campus? If so, then the Tech News is always available. Every other Sunday during the make-up you will find the staff and their news hounds working like mad. Publishers trying to put together a newspaper for the following Wednes- day. Stories are missing, news items are not inch counted; yet before the day is over exactly enough material is found for an odd number of complete, even pages. Such has been the case of those related with the Tech News Association. During the week one will always see reporters gathering items worthy of publication, and see photos being snapped all over the campus. Finally the results of all the work is seen when one picks up the paper and refers to the Tech News. 168 Seated: Bill Aitken, Ed Russell, Paul Bayliss, Art LoVetere, Lou Varuzzo, Ed Stefanini, Bruce Schoppe, Bob Crook. Second Row: John Gabarro, Dave Rabb, Frank Goddu, Vic Castellani, Tom Maloney, George Foxhall, Brian O ' Connell, Al Hadley, Dave Smith, Paul Sledzick, Bud Legall, Kevin Burke, Dave Cohen. Third Roii : Bob Cassanelli, Bob Schomber, John Reynolds, Stan Strychaz, Dave France, Mel Keegan, Brad Hosmer, Joe Beaulec, Mike Davis, Tom Tully. wH I  f } y I % , — VARSITY CLUB Unlike other clubs on campus, the Worcester Tech Varsity Club is unique in that its membership is composed of only those individuals who have attained their letter in a varsity sport. Through their participation in sports they help to make the name of Worcester Tech synonymous with honor and prestige through- out the country. The Varsity Club is behind the scenes on many things here at Tech. It runs all concessions at events, such as at the football and basketball games, and also controls the operation of the P.A. system at these same events. The club also presents a plaque to the best athlete of the year at the annual spring sports banquet. The main purpose of the club, however, is that of operating a lending library of text books for those members who, for financial reasons, cannot afford them. The Club is completely self-sufficient and to accomplish its various activities it derives its funds from its concessions and an annual Fall Sports Dance, which is the high-lite of the fall social life on Campus. Meetings are held once a month at which time business is discussed and a film is shown on some phase of athletics. This year again the club plans to travel to Boston and take in a Bruin ' s game in the afternoon and a Celtic ' s game in the evening. Though the Varsity Club is young in years it is becoming more active and in the future will be more successful in promoting the best interests of Worcester Tech. Tom Caste Officers President Tom Caste, Secretary; Harry Ray, Trea surer; Ray Abraham 169 MWi fv r fit Seated: Miss Connie Brault; Miss Vera Starrs; Bob Beaudry; Bob St. Jean, Stage Manager; Fran Goddu, Student Director; Ed Stefanini, President; Bruce MacPheteres, Secretary; Dave Proccer; Miss Pat Sawick; Miss Hilder Hovenith. Second Row: Dick Meyer; George Stort; Berni Meister; Bill Anthony; Doug Kendrick; Craig Rowley; James Mayer; Walker Thompson; Roger Strickland; Gorden Parker; David Dunklee; Frank Maher; Jerry Kuklewicz; Doug Gladstone; Rudy Croteau. Third Roiv: Al Kowaski; Nat Johnson; John Ryerson; Ray Leveque; Gerry Gibbs; George Yule; Jay Fitzpatrick; Chan .Wells; Bruce Woodford; Bill Sweetser; Dan Foltz; Joe Janik; Connie Matuzek. MASQUE The Masque is Worcester Tech ' s dramatic society. This organization stages two plays per year — a one-acter during a fall assembly and a three-act play during the Junior Prom Weekend in the spring. The Masque had its beginnings in 1924, since which time professionally-written plays have been presented annually. The three-act play is handled by a professional director, while a member of the Masque (the Student Director) directs the one-act play. The Masque is comprised of three divisions: the actors, the stage crew, and the business staff. The actors for each production are chosen at try- outs which are not limited to members of the Masque but are open to everyone. The feminine roles are filled by members of the dramatic clubs of various schools in Worcester and by secretaries from Tech. The second major section of the Masque is the stage crew. The stage of Alden is a busy place for many weeks prior to each production as the sets have to be built, the lighting effects set up, and the properties obtained or made. Last but not least is the business staff of the Masque. This group handles the sale of tickets and also all of the work that is entailed in the putting together of the program booklets. The Masque is rather unique in its way of recogniz- ing the amount of work contributed by its members. At the end of each school year, a certain number of Masque Points are divided up among the members in propor- tion to the effort that the individuals put into the success of the two productions. A Masque Key is presented to any member who accumulates a total of eighty Masque points in his years at Tech. 170 Are you kidding me? What, me worry? 171 Boy, am I hamming this part up. BAND The 1959-60 school year has been one of the finest seasons the Band has had in many years. Under the capable manage- ment of Director Bill Lynch, ably assisted by Business Manager Art LoVetere, a strong group of freshmen musicians was as- similated into the Tech Band and a strong unit readied for the football season. A semi-organized group was always on hand to provide mood music for the rallies and it was a spirited and organized group that put on the show at the football games. Besides playing at all the home games, the musicians journeyed to New London to stand in the wind and rain and urge our W.P.I, mudhorses to a triumphal victory over Coast Guard. The Weather repeated itself Homecoming Day, and the Band again appeared in force to provide some fanfare for another W.P.I, victory — over R.P.I, this time. Following the football season, the Band began prepara- tions for the concert which was given at the assembly on Jan- uary 27 and which proved to be another sign that the Band was a going concern. During this time, the men also made their Weekly appearances at the basketball games for further music-making. Under an arrangement worked out with the R.O.T.C. and Physical Education Departments, the Tech band discontinued rehearsals during the second semester and the R.O.T.C. band began rehearsals. The Tech band continued playing for the basketball games through the season, however, and finished out one of their finer years in good style, end with a promise of even better things to come from the many underclass bandsmen. Officers; Bill Aitken, President; Ralph Herrick, Student Leader; Neil Jorgensen, Librarian; Bill Lynch, Director; Art LoVetere, Business Manager; Walt Pillartz, Property Manager. BOYNTONIANS Things on the musical side were bright all over as the Boyntonians made a very successful comeback after several years of just struggling along. The group scored its first success at the Homecoming dance and many couples lingered to the very end of the dance to enjoy the music. The orchestra played again at a dance held after the Christmas Concert sponsored by the Glee Club and hopes to play at many more of these af- fairs. In January the men traveled to the Rutland VA. Hospital to put on a show for the patients there. The orchestra also per- formed at the Military Ball in February. A great deal of credit for this recovery goes to Sergeant Frank Smith who took an interest in the group at the beginning of the year and agreed to drop in and help out at rehearsals. Assisted by Dick Freeman, the student leader, Sergeant Smith organized music and men into a congenial and efficient musical organization with yet a great deal of potential. Most of the sixteen man outfit are underclassmen and will be back to strengthen next year ' s Boyntonians. The future looks very good for Tech ' s own dance orchestra. Officers M Sgt. Frank Smith, Director; W. F. Lynch, Faculty Advisor; H. R. Freeman, Student leader. First Row: Lee Gazoorian, Ron Pueschel, Ken Krikorian, Jim Daily, Dick Freeman. Second Row: Larry Bascom, Spence Pooley, Ralph Herrick, Pat Cook. Third Row: Neil Jorgansen, Paul Ca- halen, Harry Wright. Back: Mike Davis, Dave Cohen, Ray Wilson, Jack Slovak. 172 GLEE CLUB Under the able directorship of Mr. Henry Hokans this year ' s Tech Glee Club looked forward to a very active season. In the fall the Glee Club concentrated mainly on secular and Christmas music in preparation for the holiday concerts. This year ' s concert season started with a concert at Leslie College in Cambridge on December 15 and a concert here on the 16th. The spring program looked to be better than ever. Mr. Hokans, now in his second year as director of the club, has done much to instill interest and spirit into the group. With the director ' s voice training techniques many of the men who sqeaked their way through tryouts are amazed at what they can do. With the wide variety of music we sing, there was an education in music appreciation to be had with Mr. Hokan ' s interesting comments about the composers and their works. As one might imagine there was also a great social op- portunity offered to those men in the Glee Club. Each season along with our all male chorus work, we rehearsed the male parts of mixed chorus music. At the same time some pre-deter- mined girl ' s college was rehearsing the female parts of the same music. Soon we boarded a bus, or vice-versa, and journeyed to the place where we found out what both parts sung together sounded like. Of course, after the concert there was a social where boy singer has a chance to meet girl singer and often lasting friendships were made. A few of the groups we have sung with in recent years are Leslie College, Clark, Becker, Colby Junior, Bridgewater State Teachers and House In the Pines. TECHNICORDS Charles M. Beck II, Jim De- metry, Dick Gess, George Hummelmen, Jon Thorson, Bruce MacPhetres, Barry Col- lins. Each year in the fall the Technichords begin their season by trying out men from the Glee Club to fill the vacancies left by the preceding year ' s seniors. This group of eight men under the direction of Mr. Hokans generally augments the program at concerts with a few selections of their own. The Technichords also sing at several banquets, luncheons and club meetings here at Tech and in surrounding communities each year. 173 Seated: Jay Fitzpatrick, Jerry Kulewicz, Bruce Woodford, Willard Sweetser. Standing: Al Scherer, Bob Behn, Norton Remmer, Al Robbins, John Pitts. DEBATING SOCIETY Each year, as the students return to school and the birds fly south, the Debating Team assembles again to talk at people. Their voices may be heard raised in fervent oratory as they attempt to lie their way out of delicate situations. Certainly Tech has reason to be proud of their debating team, but I can ' t think of it. Never- theless Tech debating teams have consistently been outstanding and although competing with teams from large liberal arts colleges, our teams have come through with embarassing upsets. Traveling to such schools as Dartmouth, Wesleyan, Boston University, Tufts, etc., Tech ' s Debating Teams have brought honor and re- spect to Tech in a non-technical aspect, deceiving com- petitors into believing we ' re intelligent. With a surge of interest, the debating society has developed three novice units (6 novice teams, 12 novice debators) besides their reliable varsity unit (2 teams, 4 debators). Gaining the ability to speak on diverse subjects while thinking on their feet, the debators are masters of any situation if they can get their mouths open. THE COSMOPOLITAN CLUB Seated: Tint Swe, Anan Panananda, Pete Manz, Professor Back, Sang Ki Lee, Paul Stramese, Kin Mothau, Amphorn Sarajoti. Standing: Thavalya Prapapant, Jorge Hernando Carvajal, Nye Win, Won K. Park, Alfred Dunklee, Y. Yoshihiko, Oslan Asian, G. Kavajal, James Meyer, Swang Lee-Aphon, Mohavir Shah, Seymour Davidson, Asjed Jalil. 174 The Cosmopolitan Club of the Worcester Polytechnic Institute was formed and organized in the year 1909. It adopted as its motto Above all nations is humanity . The club owed its origin largely to the work of Mr. Y. S. Chen, a Chinese student at Tech. It started with seven members and four faculty members. By 1915 it had grown to some 30 students and six faculty members. It has always been an organization open to foreign and non-foreign students on the Tech campus. In its early years, membership was by election only, according to the early records. Its first meeting place was in the home of Dr. Hollis at 11 Boynton Street who set aside a room to serve as a center for the club. The programs of the organization followed the pres- ent pattern insofar as can be determined from the records. Prominent speakers were at times invited from off the campus or the members of the club or faculty were featured. The club was a thriving group in 1941 when the present Advisor, Professor A. W. Back, was a newcomer on the campus. It held meetings in the Janet Earle Room and at various times in the homes of faculty members. During the war years, it passed through in the form in which it had been originally known. Today the club holds most of its meetings off campus in private homes. This has been an attraction for the for- eign students and also for the American students. The meetings usually consist of a short business session, a speaker or organized discussion group, followed by refresh- ments and a social period. With such a good start and enthusiastic members, the club may well return to the place of importance which it once held among the student activities here at Tech. BRIDGE CLUB This year the W.P.I. Bridge Club has left its old rank as a secondary club and has become one of Worcester Tech ' s leading non-athletic clubs. The Bridge Club, an affiliate member of the American Contract Bridge League, is entered in the Intercollegi- ate Bridge Tournament and the Greater Worcester Area Bridge Tournament. As a point of interest, it was our own W.P.I. Bridge Club that sponsored the first Intercollegiate Bridge Tournament for small colleges in the Worcester area, and has retained the honor as permanent sponsor. Worcester Tech is the leading school in collegiate bridge activities in this area and in all of New Eng- land. We place at least two or three men well up in the standings of the New England Intercollegiate and Greater Worcester Area Tournaments. Seated: Steve Lerman, Joe Wrubel, Bob Goodfader, Pete Schnider. Standing: Dave Cohen, John Reynolds, Charles Cook, Mike Davis, Jim Mayer. From a handful of chess enthusiasts who founded it in February, 1958, the W.P.I. Chess Club has grown to an organization of more than 20 active members. Under the leadership of president Ralph Guertin and faculty advisor Mr. Ralph Rogers of the English Department, the club grew rapidly and was recognized by the Council of Presidents in May of 1958. The primary purpose of the Chess Club is to promote interest in the game, both for relaxation and on a competitive basis. The functions of the club are to teach both fundamental and advanced chess, sponsor college tournaments and intra-club matches, and to provide facilities for the Tech student to enjoy the game of chess. The Chess Club main- tains facilities including chess sets, boards, chess clocks for playing tournament games against a time limit, the beginnings of a chess library, and other associated equipment. In its brief history the W.P.I. Chess Club has played matches against the chess clubs of the Wor- cester and the Springfield Y.M.C.A. ' s, Clark Univer- sity, and Worcester Classical. In our first year we won one match and lost three. Last year we won three and lost two. We are scheduled to play matches against all of these teams this year and we are looking for additional clubs to play. In 1958-59, our first complete year of operation, the Chess Club held a Championship Tournament in which Ralph Guertin, ' 61, was winner and Paul Nordborg, ' 61, was runner-up. This year a Rating- Point Ladder has been installed based upon a sys- tem used to rate players nationally by the United States Chess Federation. Under this system points are added to the rating of a player who wins a ladder game and subtracted from the rating of his opponent. The number of points a player may win or lose de- pends on the difference between his own and his opponent ' s ratings. Prizes are to be awarded to the two players making the largest rating increase during a semester. In the future the club plans to sponsor additional tournaments, perhaps including a five-minute rapid tournament. The club plans to increase its library of chess books and to continue its program of chess instruction. W.P.I. CHESS CLUB Seated: Steve Lerman, Al Sherman, Ralph Guertin, David Sutton, Mahavir Shah. Standing: Mike Davis, Gordan Ware, Robert Craig, Dave Cohen, Ed Platow, Jack Thorworth, Paul Nordborg, Tom Holland, Harvey Broverman, Roger Weiss, Dave Raab. 173 CAMERA CLUB Most of us like to take pictures, but the Tech Camera Club is interested in making quality pictures. The club plans infor- mative programs designed to show what good pictures are, and how to get them. These programs are by film and speaker, then put into practice on field trips. Of course one of these practice sessions finds us focused in on an attractive model. However, the main function of the club is to provide and main- tain a darkroom for those who prefer to process their own films and prints. The darkroom is located in the basement of Boynton, and is well equipped with three enlargers. In our programing we also include improvements in darkroom techniques. The Club is guided by its able faculty advisor, Mr. Zepp. The club is open to all those interested in pursuing any phase of the hobby, Photography. RIFLE CLUB They tell me that Tech has a rifle club and I believe them; for I have seen the spirited engineers with their fancy coats and heavy guns. They tell me that the club has a full schedule of matches, and I answer: Yes, I have seen them leave on Saturday morn- ings for other schools. And having answered, I say: Lift your rifles to your shoulders and accept my aid, time, and conscientous support. Inhale, aim, squeeze, fire, exhale, and through the smoke rising from the barrel see a perfect score building. To win for the club? Perhaps. And for your own enjoy- ment? I think so. But more important to further the great tradition that was started years ago and to carry the name of W.P.I, to other campuses. For I am Sgt. Yopchick. Proud to be instructor in the Military Science Department, coach of the club, proud leader of the engineers from one vic- torious season to another. Standing: Sgt. Henry Pigeon, Dave Mudgett, Jim Bathgate Bob Norton, Norm Ginsberg, Capt. Harry Thompson. Bottom Row: Bill Goodrich, Dick Ledoux, Ted Langley. Bob Norton Seated: John Garbaro, Ray Rec, Charlie Cook, Frank Kasy, Jack McGuinness, Walt Pillartz, Rev. Edmund Cannon, President Art LoVetere, Stan Strychaz, Kevin Burke, Bill Mundoch, Bill Anthony, Mel Keegan. Second Row: Stan Balzinki, Ted Zoli, Al Delima, Tom Clayton, Roger Craig, Al Neuman, Joe Ghoast, Dan Pender, Harold Taylor, John Goslin, Casey Cotter, Dick Maher, Ed Saint, Roger Tomas, Joe Marubbio, Dave Trance, Third Row: Bob Maynant, Paul Cahalan, Gerry Beneditto, Bob Casanella, John Reynolds, Stan Mozden, Ron Baruzzi, Dick DiBuono, Larry Tircia, Tom Tully, Joe Apleseed, Bob Curry, Ken Hemon, Dennis Healt, Richard Zaccibucci. Fourth Row: Vic Castellani, John Salerno, Larry Proulx, Joe Don ' t, Bob Jamaitus, Steve Datty, Jim Daly, Forth Second, Jim Goings, Tim Comings, Paul Cairo, Phil Gam, Bill Allanach, Steve Magey. NEWMAN CLUB The Newman Club with one hundred and fifty members is the largest club on Tech Campus. It is observing its fifty-first year at Worcester Tech. The Tech Newman Club is affiliated with National Federation of Newman Clubs and is well repre- sented in the local Intercollegiate Newman Club ' s activities. This club is open to all Catholic students and strives to promote Catholic culture in the minds of young Catholic men. The club holds numerous social and spiritual, events throughout the year. In the past year a typical social event was the Christmas party held in con- junction with the Newmen Club of Becker Junior College. A very large turnout enjoyed a memorable evening. A buffet lunch was received so enthu- siastically, that it was decided to make it an annual affair. The club also holds an annual communion breakfast. At the breakfast, the membership is ad- dressed by prominent speakers — the past year ' s being Rev. William A. Donghy, president of Holy Cross College. Additional advice is offered to stu- dents by the club ' s chaplain, Rev. Edmund M. Can- non at his weekly visits to Tech. In the future, the Newmen Club is looking foward to increased social activities, both through the Tech Newman Club and the intercollegiate movement, to organized religious activities, and to many interesting speakers at the monthly meet- ings. This year ' s officers were Arthur LoVetere, President; Walter Pillartz, Vice-President; Stanley Strychaz, Secretary; and Francis Goddu, Treasurer. The newly elected officers are: Walter Pillartz, President; Stanley Strychaz, Vice-President; David McGuinness, Secretary; and Francis Goddu, Treasurer. Protestant Christian Fellowship Th e Protestant Christian Fellowship, better known around campus as the PCF, is a relatively new organization at Tech, having been founded by Joe Ribeiro in 1956. Its purpose is to unite the Protestant students on campus and provide for them an opportunity to receive a form of religious and social activity. Meetings are held once each month on campus or, upon invitation, at other campi. Special guests are featured as speakers on previously selected topics and provide the stimulus for the group discussion which usually follows each lecture. The PCF works with the other Protestant groups in the city through the Protestant Young Adult Coun- cil of the Greater Worcester Area Council of Churches. It has been our privilege and pleasure to have spon- sored and been host to six city wide rallies during the last year. Standing: Harry Rapelje. Seated: Dick Nelson, Don Cloud, President; Arthur Kroll. 177 RADIO CLUB Seated: Larry Escott, Richard Brewster, Jay Hochstaine, Art Kamlet, Roger Strickland, Ron Maker, Bernie Seastrom, Richard Iac- cabucci. Second Row: Larry Merrg, Jim Waltz, Dave McGuiness, Arthur Goddard, Fred Kubick, Kurt Cultz, Jim Arthur, Ron Craig, Pete Craugh. Third Row: Harvey Broverman, Terry Ryan, Rock Gardner, Ed Gosling, Jerry St. Germain. The Radio club was organized in 1920 under the call letters W1YK and has been in continuous operation ever since. The station was one of the first United States amateur radio stations to establish two-way communciation with Europe. Incidentally, some of the equipment that was used for this is still preserved in the club station. The club has won numerous awards and citations during the forty six years on the campus. The American Radio Relay League which is the national association for amateur radio has awarded the club a Worked All-States and Worked All-Continents certifi- cate and has cited us for our help in time of disaster, such as; the emergency communication which we provided in the 1955 New England flood disaster. This year ' s activity began last June with club participa- tion on Mt. Wachusetts in the national amateur radio Field Day contest. The club also participated in other contests during which W1YK was in continuous operation for twenty four hours or more. Postcards and letters confirming many of these contacts throughout the world were received. The club provided a message handling service for the school and com- munity; channelling the traffic into the various nets in which the club was an active member. Again this year, code practice and technical instruction was conducted and several students obtained their FCC amateur radio licenses. Some of the programs for our regular meetings have been: lectures by guest speakers, technical movies, and equip- ment demonstrations. The officers were: President, Roger Strickland; Secretary, Arthur Kamlet; Treasurer, Jay Hochstaine; and Chief Operator, Conrade Averitt. With the help and guidance of Mr. Willard and Professors Stannard and Howe the club is looking forward to an expand- ed program in years to come. Arts Society For several years now the Arts Society has provided the means whereby prospective engineers could forget their strict engineering curriculum for a while and appreciate the finer things in life. Since its beginning in the spring of 1957, the Arts Society has brought to Tech several stage productions, some of the better films, along with films featuring some aspects of the arts, and other programs designed to promote the appreciation of Art, literature, and music. This year the Arts Society has presented eight of the better modern films, including, Seven Brides For Seven Brothers , Picnic , and Quo Vadis . Shown along with these films have been informative and interesting shorts. A stage production by the Worcester County Light Opera Club was presented in the spring. Professor Joseph F. Zimmerman, the faculty advisor of the Arts Society, has done much to help and guide the organization into stable existence. Through his efforts, the Society has been able to present several programs of such a nature as to more fully accomplish the goal of the Society — to create a greater interest in Art. In this way the Society offers to its member s rewards that will be realized more fully and with greater depth after they have graduated and have become a part of active society. Seated: Norm Hardy, Pete Schneider. Standing: Ron Ward, Svend Pelch, Harry Ray. 178 ? « Yf 1 1 i ■■■ m i9t 1 Bill Pierce, Steve Wells, Bob Purpura, John Buckley. Nautical Club While our yachts are not potential American Cup contenders and our crews seldom get into Olym- pic competition, we still have the racing spirit and we derive a great deal of enjoyment from our ad- ventures on the water. Many enjoyable afternoons are spent on the waters of Indian Lake, leaving the cares and worries of Tech far behind. The club has existed on the campus since 1936 and our members have participated in races with colleges throughout the East. In addition to the spring and fall programs of sailing activity, the club has a winter program of lectures and training. With the possibility of a new boat-house and docking facility on Indian Lake, the club should have an excellent opportunity to expand its active programs. TECH AUTO CLUB Seated: Nat Johnson, Tom Poole, Lee Hackett, Doug Kendrick, Bob Hale, Walt Wilcox, Dick Brewster. Second Row: Dick Frosh, Al Sherman, Joe More, Bill Sweetser, Fred Kubick, Doug Cor- mier, Tom Holland, Steve Mozden, Fred Batkeiwicz. Third Row: Cris Jacobs, Ralph Herrick, Tom Collins, Tom Grei- samer, Jim Hanna, Al Wittum, Ted Zoli, Bill Upper, Al Lilus, Walt Arrell, Ken Backer. The Tech Auto Club, originally called the Saints, was founded in 1954 by a group of automotive minded students. The club sponsored rallies and made trips to auto museums, auto shows and other events of automotive interest during that year. In 1955 the club changed its name to the Tech Auto Club. An official badge was designed and adopted and affixa- tion with the New England Timing Association was achieved. During the school year of 1956-57 a complete set of tools was donated to the club. This was a great asset to the club and it made possible a wider scope of activities for the members. Also, in April of 1957 the first auto show was sponsored. This show, which was held at Lincoln Plaza, attracted great crowds and helped the club ' s prestige immeasurably. A safety inspection and several rallies were held to round out the year ' s activities. During the school year of 1957-58 plans were laid to secure a garage and start work on an experimental vehicle. This year saw the usual rallies and field trips plus another auto show which was hel d at Sawyer ' s on Gold Star Boulevard. The following year, with revenue from the auto shows, and a garage loaned by the Institute, the club started work on the experimental vehicle. The first step was to purchase a suitable frame and body. With the frame and body secured, a Buick motor was bought and plans were laid to develop the motor ' s full potential. By spring, I960, the motor will be finished and installed in the frame ready for the spring and summer events. Rallies were held with Worcester Area Sports Car Club and an Intercollegiate Rally was held with nearby colleges in May of 1959- The club also gained admission to the Council of Presidents during this year. Meetings are held twice a month in Salisbury Room 311, where the club ' s business is conducted with the help of Ad- visor Kenneth Reotger. After the business meeting an enter- taining program is presented. This program may consist of a talk by one of the members, a movie, a speaker from the Institute, or a quiz or contest about automotive subjects. Occasionally a well-known figure in automotive circles spoke to the club about his particular field. 179 JUNIOR PROM - 1959 180 MISSISSIPPI!! We danced, then talked, and danced some more This water fountain looks so nice, doesn ' t it The view from here is beautiful, too Whew, time for another rest. 181 The House Queens dance Flowers for Miss Junior Prom 182 The Queen of the Junior Prom, Miss Peggy Hart Miss Junior Prom and escort 1 1 k ■ III If Cfl Choral entertainment I could have danced all night — And presto, look what we have! and still have danced some more 183 INTERFRATERNITY BALL 1959  ? Miss (J)rA Pat Walker Miss ATfi, Bonnie Hammond 184 ft r ■ ,.,-■■ I j Miss XAE, Joyce Cordelia Where ' s Dick Clark? f Fancy meeting you here! Miss -9-X, Shirly Finlayson frA Queen of the Ball, Miss TKE, Deanne Steiman Miss 0£K, Paula Barbuto Miss AXA, Leno re Cuneo 185 Miss £$E Jean Richardson We could have danced all night Swinging to the Tune 186 Miss AE|] Bernice Shapiro rf£Sli i s Miss (J)K -9- Vee Kotrotsios And We Still Have The Whole Weekend % k  - :■: The Best of I.F. 187 Miss Shield, Sandra Schoenfeld x v.«. Q n J ■ . n Pledgship marks the beginning of a life un- der the ideals of brotherhood. Here we establish the basis for give-and-take living and sharing alike with our closest friends and associates for a period of nearly four years. The lasting friendships formed and the as- sociations with our brothers have made our fra- ternities more than places to hang our hats. Rather, they are important milestones among some of the fullest years of our lives. -,.-.:•.- FRATERNITIES o KFvJ - )? Phi ©amma iJclla 1U. U. J. l T 1 PHI GAMMA DELTA Phi Gamma Delta was founded at old Jefferson College, which is now Washington and Jefferson, at Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania, on May 1, 1848. The local chapter was founded, principally, through the efforts of Archibald MacCullagh, a member of the Beta chapter at the University of Pennsylvania. MacCullagh encouraged two of his friends to start a chapter at Tech. On December 1 1, 1891 Pi Iota chapter held its first meeting and Phi Gamma Delta became the first national fraternity on the Tech campus. During the past year Pi Iota proved to be one of the outstanding houses here on the hill and also within the national structure. On campus we placed second in scholarship and in general excellence. In the early fall we received the Herbert T. Condon cup from our Na- tional office. This cup is awarded annually to the chap- ter of Phi Gamma Delta which displays the most all around improvement during the preceding year. C GO Graduating Seniors John William Biddle William Cannon Edward Power Robert Reed Paul Stramese Richard Tufts 190 BHiPBS nifPH igma Alpha £psilou 10 «£i5 130 vJ -■ Ml lilAl ftltillfc ( 6 9 SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON Graduating Seniors Raymond Abraham Gary Augeri Martin Beck Henry Brandt Ronald Brochu Frederick Buma Robert Condrate Patrick Cueroni Armand Ferro James Hackendorf David Johnson Richard Loring William Palmer Harold Schmidt Robert Scobey Edward Stefanini Leaving Worcester Tech, but bringing with them many unforgettable and cherished memories. It was a great year both socially and scholastically at 6 Humboldt Avenue. The week-ends had their usual Saturday night parties, squeezed between rushing nights. The grind of rushing was capped by an excep- tional pledge class and a terrific Pledge Party. The I.F. week-end brought the talents of The Spotlighters and Botts Mussulli to make it an unforgettable affair. House week-ends, formals, Paddy Murphy party, Singa- pore Sling and the Friday night beer parties all con- tributed to the success of the social year. Not all was without work however. This social season, a spirited and sincere pledge class, and the num- ber one position in scholarship reflect hard work. For this we salute our seniors, who played an indispensible part in S.A.E. ' s story of success. Their work and guid- ance, helped contribute to keep the high traditions of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. 191 l GO A quiet auditorum and a tap on the shoulder . . . a tingle of glasses and, Toute Fini . . . The man from industry and his zoob dancing in the moonlight . . . Where did you say you got your education Sandpile? . . . Who ever heard of a red-headed Capt ' n . . . How did the bent ever get up there . . . intuitively we know . . . Rushing and Old Black Joe . . . Those Games in the game-room . . . Man — like what do you mean people don ' t dig Beatnik Parties. These are just a few of the many memories that will linger always in the hearts and minds of the Gam- ma Sigma Taus. Though the Class of ' 60 must leave us to venture forth into the everyday world, their spirit and good-will remain forever at 24 Institute. A Broth- er now is a Brother always! Graduating Seniors Fidele L. DiPippo Frank A. Droms Douglas O. Farrand Jerry B. Gibbs Alexander J. Kowalewski Raymond A. Levesque Bruce A. MacPhetres James W. Mahan Kenneth L. Matson Richard S. Meyer Robert B. Mulholland Warren T. Munroe Robert L. Norton John S. O ' Connel Robert A. St. Jean Fred S. Snively ALPHA TAU OMEGA 192 HE2 EL ' • • ' • -Vi . ?• ra i Jrflt v ; A k dill IdtAdMftmut THETA CHI As the fifty-first year of Epsilon chapter drew to a close, the members of this chapter of Theta Chi Fra- ternity can review with satisfaction the accomplish- ments of the completed year. This fall the members of the chapter repapered both hallways of the house in a record time of three days. With the house redecorated, the brothers swung into Tech ' s new system of weekend rushing. As a result, nineteen additions were added to the rolls. These men have proven themselves most worthy in carrying on the high ideals which this fraternity has maintained for its 104 years of existence. We will remember this year for its many and varied aspects of our fraternity life. Our four A.M. fire drills, the Homecoming display that actually worked, the basketball games in the club-house , the installation of a new refrigerator, the wide publicity received from our city-league basketball game, our spotless details or else, the big push for that 2.00, the work party at the Girl Scout camp, and the initiation of Ross Alger, Director of Development. We, the actives of Theta Chi, wish to extend our sincere best wishes to those men who are leaving us at graduation. We hope to see all of these men soon and often. We knew that their interest in their fraternity will continue throughout their lives and that they will retain many fond memories of their days at Worchester Tech and Theta Chi. ( GO Graduating Seniors Harry F. DiZoglio Terrance M. Dupuis David R. Geoffroy Thomas Houston Nathanial M. Johnson Douglas O. Kendrick William A. Kerr Peter A. Lajoie Richard G. Mushial Michael J. O ' Toole, Jr. Robert E. Purpura Howard A. Scholl S. Chandler Wells Robert H. Whyte A. Curtis Willoughby 193 ' LAMBDA CHI ALPHA ( If you ' ve ever talked to a senior when he was in a reminiscing mood, you know by the things he remem- bers and likes to talk about just what kind of an in- fluence his four years at Worchester Tech had on him. He may talk about the sports he has played, or the girls he has dated; he may recall the semester when he made honors, and that other semester when it was really rough sledding; but most of all, he ' ll tell you about the think of the fraternity first — the initiations, rushing, things he has done with his fraternity brothers. Lambda Chi Alpha is proud to have men who think of the fraternity first — the initiations, rushing, house meetings, parties, the general horsing around, and all the rest of the times he has had and things he has done with the men with whom he lived and studied, played and worked — . — Whether it was a big party, or a small study session, it was always the brothers together. We who remain are going to miss the help and leadership these men have given us; the spirit with which they were so full that it bubbled over into all the rest of us. You, the men of ' 60, are gone, but not forgotten, and you can leave with confidence of a job well done. GO Graduating Seniors Robert A. Chechile John DiPalma Cornelius Chip Enright William Fenwick Joseph Kaye Edward E. Lindberg Derek S. Morris Stuart P. Roberts Paul B. Stewart John E. Vandersea Richard T. Wester Edward Wiot 194 c GO Graduating Seniors Harry Ray Walt Suski George Wilson Joe Venutti Dick Gess Doug Bryant Hank Hyde Norm Hardy Paul Honer Bill Walsh Nathan Beale George Beebe John Driscoll Bill Hester Jim Buchanan Bob Nelson John Manchester Andy Milowicki Pete Schneider The advent of the 1959-1960 school year found the more industrious of the Phi Sig brethren complet- ing a long awaited first floor facelifting under the able direction of house manager Ward. With this new at- mosphere about, it was resolved to make this a year worth remembering. Socially, Homecoming was the first success with Hyde ' s Revenge capturing second honors in the dis- play competition — thanks, J. D. The parties, notably famous, were better than ever as occasionally even the element would break down and become escorts-for- a-night . Athletically, Phi Sig strove to maintain its leader- ship and capture an unprecedented fourth straight vic- tory in the race for the I. F. Sports Trophy. A decent volleyball record, and an overwhelming bowling team seemed to be indicative of the future. Campus leadership was another Phi Sig attribute this year as four of the twelve upper class officers, in- cluding two class presidents, wore the symbolic grey jackets. Many representatives in other honor societies and campus organizations further exemplify this trait to which many aspire. With this thumbnail sketch of Phi Sigma Kappa, the underclassmen wish our eighteen graduating sen- iors the best of luck, happiness, and welfare in the fu- ture years ... see you all at the punchbowl next fall! PHI SIGMA KAPPA • i 4 J Ud kitiu J ?Ji:i«J ytii §tgma ftappa 19 £ 60 jm i UZAill i til pp-y- m y- | J| fcJk i!tl Jtiiii 195 This was a banner year at 11 Boynton. Sig Ep copped the President ' s Trophy for General Excellence and the Scholastic Improvement award at the Fall Hon- or Assembly. ' Thanks ' go to last years ' seniors for their part in this accomplishment. Homecoming weekend, alumni, and rainclouds all met for a memorable time indeed. Weeks and months of preparation went into the preparation of the fiery red Sig Ep locomotive which rumbled down to Alumni Field on Homecom- ing Day to help cheer our team to victory. The fabulous buffet and party which followed the game warmed everybody up. As one weaving alumnus said, What a smashing affair! A successful season under the new rushing system brought twenty-four new faces to the Sacred Halls. I.F. Weekend rolled up, and by, all too quickly, The Ozarks Party that Saturday nite had every- body going. For some it was a sad time yet, for all a good time. Few will forget the Big Three , the Open Houses, the old folks ' Christmas Party, — or the New Years Eve Party. Along the exotic line, Brother Lee and his swinging Yagoorites provided the genuine sounds for an evening in Armenia — complete with shish-ka- bob. Italy made the scene shortly after with the Pizza Party. The Sweetheart Ball started the second semester rolling — dancing at the Hickory House, skating and tobogganing, cooking round the fire, and some cool swinging to Boots and his gang at the Pajama Party. The octet is warming up for the Songfest, busy minds are planning out the events of the season to come, and life goes dizzily on. GO n;pip Graduating Seniors Paul Bayliss Bill Aitken Ara Tutunjian Pete Manz Ted Stone Dick Kischell Walt Lund Bob Mercer Bruce Willbrant Paul Young Al Reed Don Dow Dick Cooper Ken Halvorsen Bill Spry Don Taylor Tom Talbot SIGMA PHI EPSILON 196 { GO Graduating Seniors Paul Allaire William Bullock Joseph Barresi William Brown Kevin Burke Bob Crook Roger Cormier Carl Driscoll John Havisto Paul Jolicoeur Bob Kasprow Arthur LoVetere Louis Varruzo Tom Zimmie Ed Russell Bob Magee Roger LaFontaine John Reisinger Ron Pokraka Bruce Schoppe Bernie Tetreault Ron Soccoli Philip Pastore Ken Vardion Arthur Legall June brings to an end the fraternity ' s first year as Phi Kappa Theta. Not that the Kaps are new here, for they ' ve been on campus since 1930. At that time they were known as the Friars Club. Five years of progress brought them membership in the young national fra- ternity, Theta Kappa Phi. For almost a quarter of a century the Kaps prospered at Tech. 1959 brought the merger with Phi Kappa to form the new fraternity of Phi Kappa Theta. During I960, Phi Kappa stood as one of Tech ' s most active fraternities. The fall season found the brothers busy in the midst of a highly competitive but successful rushing program. Homecoming and the I.F. Ball provided a base for the fall social calendar. Two big events highlighted the Kap spring social season. The completion of their new Chapter room was an event anxiously awaited by all. Junior prom was better than ever (complying with tradition). And of course, graduation provided the biggest occasion of all for the brothers of the class of I960. PHI KAPPA THETA SBSSS SSBEETZ k ik i iLfcMA.U kmim folk Vi 197 As I ascended the winding steps of Mount Ein- horn, the shimmering dormers of the AET1 Temple reflected the magnificence of Fraternalism. From be- yond the oaken door emanated sounds of life which blended together in Fraternal harmony. Upon entering, I sensed that welcomed feeling which is symbolic of AEH The basement which was exquisitely decorated, was filled with familiar faces. It could have been the intriguing Jungle Party with its vines, coconuts and banana stalks, or the Ghoul Party with its monsters, corpses, coffins and incense, or maybe the Purple Grotto Party with its magic lights, wailing jazz and secluded espresso-like atmosphere. Through the haze of cigar- ette smoke I could see the gleaming instruments of the band in motion, pearly pins set proudly on sweaters, faces with smiles on them, and countless other features which a ll constitute a detail in the fraternity picture. The scrapbook was the center of attraction in the living room, as a group of us enjoyed looking back over the AEn of yesterday. The snapshots of the broth- ers in action captured the fleeting moments of the past . . . As I was leaving, I gazed down upon the campus. The lights in the windows afforded the buildings a perpetual stature. As an engineer it made me feel in- significant — as a student it made me feel proud. As the blue and gold flag of AEI1 disappeared from behind the hill, the question again flashed through my mind; What is Fraternity? — I think I know. ' GO Graduating Seniors Mark H. Abramowitz Joshue C. Alpern Shepard B. Brodie Lawrence J. Cohen Murray L. Elowitz Manuel Ganz Rober W. Goodfader Irwin Jacobs Robert J. Kandall Joel I. Leonard Stephan Levy Charles Lipstitz Norton S. Remmer Kenneth Roberts Myron H. Smith John S. Vale ALPHA EPSILON PI kUiUiitu UiHiiik Ui 198 GO TAU KAPPA EPSILON Graduating Seniors Russell Fransen Maurice Mendes Barry Collins Tom Poole Jack Talbot The Tech Tekes returned last fall to start their third year, holding every promise of being the best yet. During the summer the downstairs had been made into dining quarters, a new kitchen had been equipped, and an excellent cook had been hired. For a while the house took on the appearance of an army camp with all the advanced corps cadets and the pledging of Colonel Cowan. Stomach in; chest out, pledge! IF came into the picture early in December, and it started with a real happy note: Miss TKE, Deanne Steiman, was se- lected Queen of the IF Ball. Bathtub aweigh! was the cry of the Civils as they heaved the tub out of the second floor head and built a large new shower stall. Shortly thereafter the roar of a fire engine was heard as Hortense made her way proudly (but under auxiliary power) from from Millbury to the Teke Temple. Revitalizing her old, experienced parts is a job the ME ' s are engrossed in, but the whole Fire Engine Corporation is deeply interested in her welfare. Mum was the word at the Ski Lodge Frolic as the fraters and dates acted in pantomime phrases varying from the Fifth Commandment to quotations from the immortal bard . This was also the night in which Hortense permitted her siren to be used for cheering on the basketball team. Next on the social agenda was the Military Ball, dubbed Millie, after a refreshingly long (well six days, anyway) mid-year vacation. A happy and successful year, all in all, for the Tekes as it had promised to be. Ever growing, ever progressing, we look to the future with as much con- fidence as ever. 199 ' -■• -, -■ ■ ■ ■ C — U GREEK LIFE The time spent in non-academic pursuits , the cheer of sometime mirthful gatherings, the relief from tensions and the relaxation found in the passing of leisure hours among men of sim- ilar interests — times like these will persist in our recollections of college days. PRESENTING ALDEN MEMORIAL $3.00 PER COUPLE Music by THE BOYNTONIANS 202 203 . . and the newest club on campus, the Semi-Simple Group The Semi -Simple Group is a mathematical-or- ganization. Their name is chosen from a specific area of mathematics. Ever since the mathematics program at Worcester Tech came into existence, the need for a club of this nature has grown. The Math Majors pro- vided the momentum, and with the aid of their faculty advisor Ray Scott, the group was launched. Their pri- mary aim is supplementing their formal mathematics education. Throughout the school year, experts in spe- cific fields of mathematics are invited to talk to the group. During regular meetings, it is the members themselves who give reports on relatively unknown areas of mathematics. Also, to broaden the scope on their own level, joint meetings are held with other schools. To date, the group has proven to be both en- joyable and informative to its members and should prove to be so to anyone who might have an interest in mathematics. 205 Before the picture was taken . . while the picture was taken. 206 U % r m II I 5 W ' a 208 I j I 210 Hello little girl, what ' s your name? 1 ate this pj ace! ACKNOWLEDGMENTS By the time you ' ve gotten to this page you ' ll have seen most of the book and you can give your thanks to: Harry Ray Managing Editor Dick Gess Assistant Managing Editor Don Dow Make-up Editor Doug Farrand Photography Editor Phil O ' Reilly Art Editor Ara Tutunjian Copy Editor Paul Bayliss Business Manager Pete La joie Advertising Manager for having helped to put this issue of the PEDDLER in your hands. Words cannot express the hard and constant work that these men have displayed. To these men and their staffs go my word of Thanks . Also, I would like to thank Professor Schwieger, Faculty Advisor; Mr. Robert C. Moore, representing T OToole and Son, Inc.; Mr. Robert Mercer, Photographer; most of all, Brother Tony Aukstikalnis, ' 59, for his notes and exams; and to you, friends and students of Worcester Tech, for your support of the I960 PEDDLER. Edward Stefanini Editor-in-Chief 212 Advertisements Compliments of THE CLASS OF 60 213 By different methods men excel; but they are one who do all things well. TO THE CLASS OF ' 60 CONGRATULATIONS AND SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE THE CLASS OF 1961 214 CONGRATULATIONS 215 F THE TRESHMEN R CONGJXATULATE TH E S ENIORS AND WIS H ;M THElfl SUCCESSFUL E CARILERS IN N ENGU1EERING 216 A.S.M.E. A.I.E.E. WHERE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING BEGINS A.I.Ch.E. A.I.P. The Honorary Collegiate Journalism Society PI DELTA EPSILON 217 218 THE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING HONOR SOCIETY ETA KAPPA NU GAMMA DELTA CHAPTER COMPLIMENTS OF TAU BETA PI 4 TTr T SI ALPHA CHAPTER OF MASSACHUSETTS 220 To the Class of 1960 Congratulations on Your Achievement and Welcome to Membership in the W.P.I. 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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 231 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 232 WHERE WILL YOU BE IN 1990 9 ■ i ! a j - . i i i j l r U- -Ia i J , lT  Tv |- l B ' Jfr- ' i A l g 1 ' 1 i-Jfipf ' i 1 J_ l 4 A - M i r h ' ' 2 T III l ' V 1 V ! I I i I I I 1 Vi 7 J i I 1 ■I— i { i i % i j II r , 11 if I960 1970 1980 To plan ahead and get ahead ... PICK THE STEADY GROWTH 1990 RIGHT 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. 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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 Chicago HEALD MACHINE COMPANY Subsidiary of The Cincinnati Milling Machine Co. Worcester 6, Massachusetts Cleveland • Dayton • Detroit • Indianapolis Bore-Matlcs Internal Grinders Rotary Surface Grinders New York 233 WORCESTER important words in the steel industry I IworcesterIH . . . important because MORGAN stands for crea- tive engineering nurtured by 70 years of acquiring experience in the rolling mill field. 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In applications where batteries are idle ' for periods of time, Gould ' s Silconic Plate prevents migration of materials to the negative plate, effectively reducing self-dis- charge within the cell. Call your Gould representative for more details. He ' s listed under Batteries— Indus- trial in the Yellow Pages. Gould- National Batteries, Inc., Trenton 7, New Jersey. In Canada, write to Gould-National Batteries of Canada, Ltd., 1819 Yonge St., Toronto, Ont. GOULD DEERHILL DAIRY D. BORIA SONS Homogenized Vitamin D Milk PL 4-0403 Creative Printing Agency Service Direct Mail Catalog Advertising THE DAVIS PRESS, INC. 44 PORTLAND ST., WORCESTER 236 Every Facility . . . die making, moulding, metallizing, finishing — for the production of custom made, quality, injection moulded plastic products. WORCESTER MOULDED PLASTICS CO. 14 HYGEIA STREET. WORCESTER 8, MASS. Compliments of FRIENDLY ICE CREAM Compliments of W. M. Steele Company, Inc. Worcester, Massachusetts Power Transmission Equipment Compliments of THE ARTS SOCIETY WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE ASTRA PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS, INC. Nepouset Street, Worcester 6, Massachusetts Tel.: PL 7-2 70S (aide: ASTRAPHARM Compliments of WORCESTER TELEGRAM GAZETTE and WTAG — WTAG-FM 237 METCALF EDDY ENGINEERS Water, Sewage, Drainage, Refuse, Airports and Industrial Wastes Problems Laboratory V (dilations Statler Building, Boston 16, Massachusetts THOMAS A. HICKEY, INC. Your Family Package Stores ALES, WINES, LIQUORS • 121 Highland St. — 261 Lincoln St. Worcester, Massachusetts Ratlio Maintenance Supply Company WHOLESALE Radio and Electronics Hi-Fi Systems 80 Thomas St., Worcester 8, Massachusetts Telephone PL 6-8311 Compliments of COES KNIFE COMPANY Machine Knives and Hardened Steel Ways 72 Coes Street Worcester, Massachusetts 238 J flflH i mil ■ • msr FELLS PACKAG E 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 244 MAIN STREET 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 ' 56 239 HAMMOND PLASTICS, INC. GORDON CHEMICAL CO., INC. THERMOPLASTIC COMPOUNDERS POLYMERIZERS COLORISTS 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 240 Acme Machinery unci Manufacturing Co., Inc. Plastic Injection Molding Machines 102 Grove Street Worcester, Mass. 5222 W. North Ave. Chicago 39 Illinois fsR |] £ Compliments of THE S. K. SMITH CO. 2857 Northwestern Avenue Chicago 18, Illinois 4AA I860 I960 Milton Bradley Company GAMES FOR EVERY AGE FUN FOR ALL Ever popular game sensations to challenge the imagination and competitive spirit of all who like to play games. Color Materials, School and Art Furniture, Teaching Aids, Paper Cutters Springfield, Mass. New York Chicago San Francisco Compliments of GEO. F. BLAKE, INC. Steel Metals -- Industrial Supplies WORCESTER, MASS. James Cowan Sons, Inc. Wholesale Dealers BEEF LAMB VEAL PORK 20 Temple Street Worcester, Massachusetts 241 1960 Yearbook Photographers c Studio Inc. 270 Main Street PLeasant 7-4595 Worcester, Mass. 242 fr l ut t o U |C€ CR€flm SANDWICHES « M 4 ■I m Compliments of 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 243 COMPLIMENTS OF A FRIEND 244 mil 9 m 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 If 1 n r T« , t. o ' toole and sons, inc., yearbook printers Stamford Connecticut Stamford davis 4-9226 new york melrose 5-4112 y . , i _ _ 1 ■ I t 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 ami conservative. ORCHARD HILL DAIRY BAR 20 Park Avenue 246 Grinding . . . Grinding is viral in rhe producrion of auromobiles, airplanes, refrigerators, washing machines, house- hold and office appliances and hundreds of other things which you use or come in contact with in your everyday activities. Only grinding can pro- duce for the many moving parts in these products the necessary high precision on a high production basis. Wherever grinding is done you will find NORTON grinding wheels and grinding ma- chines. The demand for these NORTON products has built for Worcester the world ' s largest abrasive products plant. And NORTON has become a world-wide organization with plants in eleven countries — distributors around the world. NORTON COMPANY • WORCESTER 6, MASS. 247 TO ' TO THIS OUR Ask him if he doesn ' t agree that the Leland-Gtfbrd No. 2LMS Toolroom Drill Press provides every feamre and con- venience needed in the modern toolroom for fast, accurate, •forties drilling and tapping. Developed in cooperation with leading tool engineers, this machine has won wide acceptance as the ideal drill press for general purpose toolroom use. Write for complete information. LELAND-GIFFORD N0.21MS TOOLROOM DRILL PRESS wfffc off fft « fmaturt: 1 Illuminated indicating shift with cutting speed chart. 1 Conveniently located hand wheel for changing spindle speeds without stopping eaachine . . . 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. • Extra large 37 ' z 23 or standard 26 z 23 work table. 4 26 swing with 13 overhang. 7 Handy push-back table raising crank and quick-acting table lock, t foot switch start-stop motor control leaves operator ' hand free. • Counterbalanced sliding head for effortless vertical adjustment. 19 Built-io light for table and work surface illumination. 11 Sensitive hand lever feed with ratchet adjustment, or . . 11 Reversing motor control for tapping — provides manual control from feed lever or automatic control by depth stop (optional at small extra charge). LELAND-GIFFORD Drilling Machines WOlCeSTEl I, MASSACHUSETTS. U.S.A. VaawSa.C t,r au. ion ll.rttl.K O i H i «— Compliments of the Rodney Hunt Machine Co. ESTABLISHED SINCE 1840 • Water Control Equipment • Textile Machinery • Industrial Rolls • Process Equipment 122 MILL ST., ORANCE, MASSACHUSETTS, U.S.A. Compliments of DAVID GESSNER COMPANY Improved Cloth Finishing Machinery 41 Freemont Street Worcester 3, Massachusetts The Advertising Staff of the 1960 PEDDLER wishes to extend its gratitude to the many ADVERTISERS who, through their generous patronage, have made the successful publication of this book possible. 248 . o ' tool incorporated offset printers and binders since 1891 31 Jefferson st. Stamford, conn.