Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Peddler Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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“It is small consolation that if the Institute didn’t want money it would probably want something else ” — Charles O. Thompson, 1876 Above: “You look maaaahve- lous!” said a familiar face to those who got portraits taken at the school. Right: A fresh snowfall blankets the grounds around Higgins House. Left: Aerial view of the campus in 1935. Note how Hig¬ gins Labs, Olin Hall, Goddard Hall, Alden Hall have not been built yet. Also, tennis courts are where Higgins Labs and Beech Tree Circle are now. Lower Left: Cam¬ pus in 1955. Tennis courts have been moved to where the Quad now is, and houses and vacant lots are where Olin Hall and Goddard Hall now are. Below: Campus as it appears t oday. Opening 15

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gVENTC As the state’s alcohol policy became more conservative, WPI’s policy followed suit. As fraternity party regulations grew more extensive, the “Hill, ” was forced to provide entertainment for the student population and, at the same time, decrease the reliance on alcohol to have fun. The appearance of well known bands, new ideas, and the old stand-bys, helped lessen somewhat the fear that WPI would lose its social life. The 1985 PEDDLER Events 17