Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Peddler Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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CLASS OFFICERS Front Row: P. Moran, Tech Senate; R. Cahill, Chairman; A. Low, Tech Senate. Undaunted, the Class of ' 65 appeared on campus early in September. We were college men now, with a dignity that was shortlived as hazing began. This dignity changed to something new as the presentation of rules was made; some- thing the sophomore class was totally unprepared for, the un- matched spirit of ' 65. Unprecedented spirit that broke many traditions, such as the march on West St. by the entire class, resulting in a rout of the sophomore class, and the first singing of the second verse of the Alma Mater in the annals of Worcester Tech. We were given a chance to prove ourselves, and prove ourselves we did. The spirit of ' 65 was over us, and it struck fear into the heart of many a sophomore as we swept through the paddle rush and won the shortest rope pull in history. Experience tells though, and spirit could only help us fight as we lost a bitter contest in the football game by a small mar- gin. The Goat ' s Head battle is still on, but determination and an early lead give us a heavy advantage. Then came the rush, as they say, and our first encounter with Greek life. The smokers and the house rushes, the hand shaking and lip service, all to help us determine that which a great deal of our future here will depend on, our fraternity al- liance. Each has chosen that which suited him best, and will stand by his brotherhood for life, a bond that will draw him closer to fellow students and to Tech. Our early impressions of Tech are long past now, and we ' ve settled down to accomplish the purpose of our being here. Ever holding on to that never dying spirit of ' 65, we hope someday to make a reality of the realm of dreams now in- stilled upon us. Water Skiing the hard way at Worcester Tech 16

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c H E M I C A L E N G I N E E R I N G C H E M I S T R Y Seated: Dr. Maurice Smith, Prof. Harry Feldman, Dr. Wil- mer Kranich, Prof. John Petrie, Dr. Frederic Butler. Stand- ing: Dr. Wilbur Bridgman, Dr. Robert Wagner, Dr. Charles Shipman, Dr. David Todd, Prof. James Huheey, Mr. Jean Letendre, Prof. John Meader, Dr. Robert Plumb. In view of the scientific and technological ad- vances being made in today ' s society, the fields of chemistry and chemical engineering are expanding boundlessly. To keep pace with these advances W.P.I, offers two closely related courses which lead to the degrees of chemistry and chemical engineering. The two fields differ in that chemistry is primarily devoted to research while chemical engineering uses the dis- coveries of the chemist to manufacture consumer goods. The courses common to both departments are, among others; organic chemistry, industrial chemical calculations, and physical chemistry. Salisbury and Kinicutt laboratories, which house the departments of Chemistry and Chemical Engineer- ing, are finally beginning to take on the appearance of a modern building. With the completion of the second floor, the end, which is the renovation of the entire building, is now in sight. Through the efforts of Prof. Wilmer Kranich, head of the department, and an especially fine staff, the de- partments have been able to further the status of the courses at Worcester Tech, until they are now con- sidered among the finest in the country. The depart- mental faculty, consisting of many brilliant and dedicated men, have sacrificed the opportunities pre- sented by industry in order that they might develop the latent abilities of their students. To supplement the students ' formal education, the departments have also made available membership in professional socie- ties through which the student may gain specific knowledge about the field into which he is entering. 18 Professor Wilmer L. Kranich Head of Department