Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Peddler Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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1 i 1 { II } 1 in • J 24 B. Fowler, R. Lcistritz, E. Blessing, P. Cultrera. Barons of Kaven The BOKS, a discombobolated drinking society of rene- gade transit runners, indulges in several festivities of note- worthy importance throughout the academic calendar. Composed of THE hard core of the civil set, the Barons of Kaven operate in a manner contrary to that of other organizations of low viscous nature in that instead of attacking one of the many local taverns in a single mass, the portly bellied Barons don their apparels of Knighthood and swoop down on the peasant valley villa of Worcestershire in several task (if you can call chugging a task) forces led by their able bloated -bodied generals. Plundering the pubs and pilfering each other ' s draughts as the evening wears on, the bandy Knights of Kaven remount and gallop off leaving in their wake a trail of good will, broken hearts, and broken steins, until Major Amos Barnaby Hoople and General Hannibal Wotta- burp once again lead the stouthearted Kavemen on another bout under the next full moon. Hak-kaff! Young aspirants of the Barons must show similar spirits and consumption of same if they hope to be tapped on the skull by the sword of Kaven ' s King Arthur and dubbed klein Barons in the spring, when a Battle of Bulging Barons of Kaven will ensue at the Carling ' s brewery in Natick. Of course, in keeping with the sole purpose of perpetuating the cause of Civil Engineering, the Barons will view Route 9 with close scrutiny to and fro — mostly fro! Haruump!

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GRADUATE STUDENTS Less than four years ago the Civil Engineering Graduate Program got its start at WPI. In this shott time nineteen Civil Engineers have received their Master ' s Degree. Presently there are twelve men en- gaged in graduate studies in the department. A student entering the graduate program has a choice of furthering his knowledge in a specific area, or he may follow a program covering all areas of Civil Engineering. Several courses are offered in the field of structural analysis and design as well as in soil mechanics and foundations. In the area of hy- draulics, a student may receive credits from the Mechanical Engineering Department, and may use the facilities of Alden Hydraulic Laboratory for experi- mental work. Among the various courses offered is one in Special Problems in which a student does re- search on a problem of his choice. In the future, a greater number of students will be able to study for their Master ' s Degree due to the rapid growth of the department. It may be possible, in the future, to make available a Doctorate of Philoso- phy and a Doctorate of Science if interest is shown. Seated: D. Dow, R. Adler, R. Carlson. Standing: M. Can, Y. Bozhurt, B. Tilki- 23 cioglu.

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A.S.C.E. The American Society of Civil Engineers was founded in 1852. The original constitution states its objectives as being . . . the advancement of the sci- ence and profession of engineering . The purpose of the student chapter is to help the student prepare himself for entry into the profession and the advance- ment of the society. How does the student chapter accomplish its purpose? The chapter helps Civil Engineering students en- rich their college careers by providing those profes- sional contacts and associations, which, continued throughout life, are so valuable to the practicing en- gineer. A student learns the principles and techniques of his engineering field in the classroom. The re are other important subjects, however, not capable of being taught in the classroom, called professional matters. Certain phases of these professional sub- jects are well adapted to programs of the student chapter. The chapter is an excellent medium for the exercise of personal and public relations. 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. Of the latter events, the annual A.S.C.E. -A.S.M.E. Christmas party is the highlight of fall semester activities. All of these contribute to the development of men- tal prowess, sound judgement, and social grace, the attributes of a successful young engineer. m :.r- £5 Standing: R. Leistritz, P. Martin, E. Blessing, A. Terwilleger, D. Smith, W. Allanach, B. Norwood, P. Cultrera. Seated S. Wilbur, M. Rafferty, P. Sharon, B. Fowler, R. DiBuono. 25