Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Peddler Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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Dedication The dedication of the Peddler is always given to the person to whom the senior class feels closest. Dean John P. van Alstyne, whom everyone calls “van A,” is this special person to the Class of ’86. At one time or another, every student seeks him out for some kind of help. Rarely, if ever, does he not solve the problems or offer the right suggestion or lend the emotional support needed to make it through the four years. Each accepting freshman first hears of van A when he gets an official welcome and the forms to fill out for that first A-term schedule. The day of arrival on campus in August is when he meets all parents and freshmen and is quickly endeared to their hearts. He’s the first one to arrive on campus in the morning and usually the last one to leave every night. In between if he’s not in class teaching, he’s helping somebody with their schedule in his office or attending one of the campus’ cultural events at night. On weekends he can be seen rooting for WPI athletic teams or even in his office preparing for the upcoming week. As a partial repayment for his help and kindness, the Senior Class held a surprise 70th birthday party for him. It took a minor miracle for 600 seniors to keep a secret, but it worked and he truly was surprised. Because of his upcoming retirement, other classes will not get the chance to know him. Finally, so he won’t forget the Class of ’86, the 111th volume of the Peddler is dedicated to this wonderful man, van A! 6 Dedication

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