Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Peddler Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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Front Row: N. Bolyea, J. Vyce, P. Rowe, C. Mcllo, J. Kachadorian, P. Sharon, M. RafTerry, L. Green, S. Wilson. Second Row: P. Martin, R. Hosmer, J. Powers, C. W. Hayes, W. Gill, R. Confucius, R. Beaudry, R. Adler. Top Row: B. Fowler, J. F. Kennedy, R. DiBuono, W. Allanach, C. Goddard, C. God- froy, D. Prosser, D. Gladstone. American Society The American Society of Civil Engineers was founded in 1852. Its original constitution states its objectives as being . . . the advancement of the science and profession of engineer- ing . The purpose of the student chapter is to help the student prepare himself for entry into the profession and to further the advancement of the society. Membership in the society enables the civil engineering student to gain insight in the field of civil engineering through the medium of guest speakers and special films. These programs serve to supplement the civil engineering curriculum by allow- of Civil Engineers ing the student to begin to make those professional contacts which are so valuable to the future practicing engineer. Through the society, the student is urged to take an active interest in his chosen profession by attending student and professional conventions. Socially, the society sponsors an annual Christmas party and an annual student-faculty picnic. All of these activities contribute to the mental develop- ment and the forming of good judgment while the student is still preoccupied with learning techniques. ' Is she cute, Pete? ' The Civil ' s Big Gun. 23

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CIVIL ENGINEERING The Civil Engineering Department is a rapidly expanding and constantly improving segment of the W.P.I, curriculum. With the facilities of Kaven Hall, the Civil Department has been adding to and greatly raising the standards of its program. Although rock labs and outings in Institute Park sometimes appear to be the major concern of the undergraduates, the Civils are facing an ever tougher schedule. In the last several years, many courses formerl y taught by other departments have been moved to Kaven to enable the department to exercise a direct control over them. Civil Engineers will always be an important segment of the working community. As long as the nation continues to grow and to expand, the Civil Engineer must be on the job to plan and build the skyscrapers, the bridges and the high- ways. As in other scientific and engineering fields, new concepts in design and building technique keep the Civil Department constantly on the go to stay up with the industry. Field trips play an important part in the course of study, since, in this way, the student can see the theoretical book methods applied on an operation scale. Professor Carl Henry Koontz Head of Department Left to right: Mr. Richard W. Lamothe, Prof. Carl H. Meyer, Mr. Francis D. DeFalco, Prof. Armand J. Silva, Prof. Joseph D. Sage, Dr. E. Russell Johnston, Prof. Carl H. Koontz, Prof. A. Fattah Chalabi. 22

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Barons of Kaven There is a need present in every devoted student ' s cur- riculum to be allowed to express himself on any subject and be confided in, be it from the African Aardvark to Zymurgy (Def. -applied Chemistry dealing with fermentation processes, as in brewing.) The Barons of Kaven meetings provide this opportunity for its worthy members, selected from the Civil Engineering Department. Every Friday afternoon the Barons assemble at a local pub to exchange their silver for the cool, foamy liquid, with which to cheer the passing of another week of shears and bending moments, and prepare for the next. The Barons are well aware of the need to support campus functions and promote the ideals of the Civil Engineering Department. Consequently, prospective Barons must share these beliefs before they will be considered to perpetuate the society in the spring term. Although the BOKS have the youngest of all such societies on campus, the spirit of the Barons, while consuming the spirits will top them all. Top Row: Norm Bolyea, Ned Rowe. Second Row: Stan Wilson, John Powers, Jim Kachadorian. Third Row: Larry Green, Bill Hayes. Why? Panic! It ' s almost four o ' clock. ' Slide Rules Don ' t Lie.