Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Peddler Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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CLASS OFFICERS Front Row: C. Borden, V. President; W. Zinno, President. Back Roiv: J. Kaminsky, Secretary; D. Snay, Tech Senate; W. Allanach, Tech Senate; P. Chutoransky, Treasurer. Our age of innocence was over, the members of the class of ' 63 (at least the majority of us who entered W.P.I, under that title) became upperclassmen. For two years we had fought valiantly and desperately for the Goat ' s Head; now our role became less demanding as we shared the responsibility with the seniors of refereeing the contests between the two lower classes. During this year we finally delved in the complexity of our respective departments. The Civils learned what a sand castle is really like, the chem engines that electrons are just a myth and the M.E. ' s that it is not so easy to follow the dots. Thus having passed this crucial point in our education we began to consider our status after graduation (a rather optimistic posi- tion). Would we venture directly into industry, try our hand at graduate school or enter into the employment of our Dear Uncle? But our look had been to the future since we entered Worcester Tech! As freshmen we began earning money for our Junior Prom; late last year we elected a chairman and began to secure a band. After the summer (which didn ' t seem like summer without summer reading) the committees were formed and began to function, slowly at first, and then more effectively as the date approached. And then it arrived. The committee, having spent the last week in frantic preparation, sat back and reaped the lauds of the best J.P. ever. And so we finished our third year at W.P.I. As we parted for the summer activities, some of us into summer employment, some — though not too many of us — for a vacation, others to that wonderful Southern resort in Georgia, while still some remained behind to try their luck again at Eco 302, we wished the Class of ' 62 the best of luck, knowing that all too soon we must follow in their uneasy footsteps. JUNIOR PROM COMMITTEE Front Row: D. Snay, P. Chu- toransky, W. Zinno, R. Jamai- tis, R. Allen, D. Robertson, K. Backer. Back Ron : J. Velezis, A. Molinari, R. Maynard, C. Freeman, J. Mielinski, J. Ka- minsky, J. Mancuso. 14

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Where ' s the paddle? CLASS OFFICERS Front Row: R. Curtis, President; D. Goodman, V. President. Back Row: W. Borla, Tech Senate; H. Rapelje, Secretary; T. Furhovden, Treasurer; B. O ' Connell, Historian; V. Castellani, Tech Senate. «-— ' - ■ggX 5mm :Ji wa «««- ? ««« W It was also the year they started the Saturday classes nonsense. It was also the first taste of the true benefits of the great opportunity to be participating in the excellent Leadership Laboratory and ... or whatever it was called. That year we elected Vic Castellani as President, Roger Curtis — Vice-President, Joe LeBlanc — Secretary, Dave France — Treasurer, and Dick DiBuono and Paul Sharon — Tech Senate. We finally did make it to Senior status and it felt good and we couldn ' t wait for the senior slide to com- mence. We realized too late how important marks really were. It was the year to worry about money, mar- riage, jobs, grad school and the military. It was definitely the year for the Class of ' 62 to shine. Some of the leaders on campus were Tech Senate — Paul Sharon, Tech News — Vic Castellani, Football — Pete Martin and Jack Pisinski, Basketball — Roger Curtis and Andy Edelman and ROTC Corps — Bill Krein. We elected as officers Roger Curtis, President; Dave Goodman, Vice-President; i Harry Rapelje, Secretary; Terry Furhovden, Teasurer; and Bill Borla and Vic Castellani, Tech Senate. It was also I the year of the Berlin Crisis, Fallout Shelters (CE491), j the Twist and the end (Thank God) of the Military Ball. We have seen that the history recorded thus far has been only a highlight of many untold which we have all experienced as a class, as a school or as individuals. We have seen many rise to the top to great achievements in the academic, athletic and extracurricular worlds. We have also seen some fall by the wayside along the four year span. We will miss them at graduation, but it only points out that we truly must have done something to survive. We have seen many developmen ts on campus that point to a better future for Worcester Tech. Olin Hall has risen to provide very excellent facilities including a van de Graaf Generator and many laboratories. A nuclear reactor was installed in the Washburn Shops. Tech is unique in having a pool-type reactor for student use. The gym was expanded to give more room to provide better athletic facilities for the growing student population. Salisbury and Atwater Kent have been renovated to add to the overall picture of a modern engineering campus, yet still retains all the valuable traditions that made it what it is today. The enrollment has increased, but it has been con- trolled expansion. There were more applications and admittance standards have been improved. Dr. Van Arsdale, since moved to Bradley University, has done tre- mendous work in this field and the school will always be indebted to him. Ross Alger did a tremendous job on developing a new catalogue that has quality written all over it. The geographic distribution is evidence that the name of Worcester Tech is getting around. It will be our job as alumni to carry the word by our achievements. So as we look back on our years at Tech a touch of nostalgia grips us and a yearning to be an undergraduate again burns in our hearts. Our years at the Institute were truly worthwhile and we will be eternally indebted to the Institute for her guidance. We will be proud Alumni indeed. Brian O ' Connell Class Historian ..pMZ W ' - ' 13

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£5 Now with the completion of our freshman year, the class of ' 64 can breathe a momentary sign of relief. Now it is our turn to haze and to gain revenge for our scars from last year ' s episodes. After this new, shortened hazing program, we set out in our quest to retain the coveted Goat ' s Head Trophy. The competition got off to a rapid start with the Paddle Rush held at halftime of the Middlebury football game. Al- though tremendously outnumbered, we, the class of ' 64, put up a fierce battle but alas were defeated. The first event of Homecoming weekend, the Rope Pull, proved to be another defeat for our glorious class as we took an exceptionally muddy walk through Institute Pond. Finally, our luck was to change. After a hardfought scoreless tie in the soccer game, the football classic took place. After losing an early lead, the Sophomores roared back in the final period to score an exciting victory over an aroused Frosh team. Although trailing in the point totals now, the class of ' 64 is confident that it will succeed in cap- turing the trophy. Rushing as well as hazing takes on a whole new meaning for us, for now we are on the other side of the fence. We now have the opportunity to see how the rushing system really works. We also have started to specialize in our own major fields. Now, more than ever before, we feel the problems and dif- ficulties which will make our task of the next three years diffi- cult but satisfying. But even in the face of our difficulty, we shall strive to better ourselves educationally and also to meet any and all responsibilities which may fall upon our shoulders. Having proven our excellence educationally, athletically, and culturally in our initial year, the class of ' 64 looks forward to more and greater accomplishments in the future. CLASS OFFICERS Front Row: R. Drean, V. President, B. Gale, President. Back Row: D. Signori, Tech Senate; E. Curtis, Secretary; B. Ochieano, Treasurer; D. Adams, Tech Senate. There ' s gold on that thar football field 15