Yale University - Sheffield Scientific School Yearbook (New Haven, CT)

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ACTIVITIES AND PUBLICATIONS 265 Banner and Por Pourri board. have a prominent undergraduate in each unit write an article on his particular college. Working with Paul Barnett of the Athletic Asso- ciation, the editors have changed that section by substituting articles on each sport for the summaries formerly used. With these features as a basis on which to expand, the board has been constantly work- ing on new material to try to make the book a more complete and revised annual. Not only the above considerations have taken their efforts. The necessity for accuracy Cfor many use it as a reference bookj cannot be stressed too much. The board realizes that even the most exacting care will not produce perfect results 3 so they hope the readers will bear with them after considering the phases of the work under- taken. There are many who have generously given their time and efforts, and to them the board wishes to extend its appreciation. THE YALE RADIO CLUB The Yale Radio Club was organized in 1932 by a small group of active radio amateurs under the supervision of Professor McNamara of the Department of Electrical Engineering. It was originally lo- cated in a corner of the electrical laboratory on the top floor of Dun- ham, but soon moved to larger and more private quarters across the

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264 CLASS OF NINETEEN THIRTY-FIVE S. AND E. dents contributed the fruits of their seminar work, thus linking the magazine with the life of the University-a link which was further strengthened by the inclusion of biographies of masters of the resi- dential colleges. Covers and illustrations attest the excellence of W. W. Corbet, Ir., as pictorial editor. In accordance with the policy of the University to remove the bar- riers between Sheff and Ac men, O. Pelliccia, Ir., of Yale College showed that the best business men are not always students of ap- plied economics. To him and R. C. Bryant, Ir., of our Class go con- gratulations for making the magazine earn money during times dis- couraging to less astute men of business. BANNER AND POT POURRI-FRESHIXIAN YEAR Book Founded in 1841 by the Liz, the Banner regularly made its an- nual spring appearance as a general summary of past University events, a history of the year. Later, a rival, the Pot Pozzrri, sprang up, published each fall by the Scroll and Key Senior Society. With such an unsatisfactory arrangement in effect, the boards of the two decided on a union, and the Banner and Pot Pourri, in 1909, made its First appearance in the revised form. In 1933, not wishing to be outdone by past generations, the board took over the Freshman Year Book, which had come out at the same time of the year and which, except for the Freshman biographies and pictures, was a '4rehash of the Pot Pourri. Last spring two editions were published, one con- taining the material of general University interest and the other with the additional Freshman information. The 1935 board, wishing to carry on this gradual development, found nothing more to incorporate but much to improve. They con- sidered carefully before breaking with such things as traditions long dear to Yale men, but the monotony of turning page after page of statistics and oft-seen pictures prompted them at last to make ap- preciable innovations. To test their experiment and to get a reaction from various Fields they published a prospectus embodying many of their ideas. Apparently it was a success, for numerous favorable comments were received, and the board, thus encouraged, sought for more improvements. They began last summer by engaging a photographer to take views of the various buildings under the fine foliage and light con- ditions. Results were vastly superior to anything ever used before in the Pot Pourri. Then, the college section was to be considered. After feeling out the general opinion on the matter, it was decided to

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266 CLASS OF NINETEEN THIRTY-FIVE S. AND E. hall, where it has remained to date. Keeping pace with the tremen- dous growth of amateur radio in recent years, the membership of the club has grown until there are now over thirty active members from all classes and departments of the University. E. M. Williams, '36 E., is the president and chief operator, and I. A. Bevan, '36 Ac, is the secretary and treasurer. The primary functions of the Yale Radio Club are to unite all radio-minded students of the University and to provide instruction for the beginners, and equipment and advice for the experimental work for the more advanced. Frequent lectures by eminent authori- ties are sponsored by the club, the best of modern apparatus is made available to the members, and every opportunity is offered for advance in the subject. In the few years of its existence the organization has built up an excellent reputation and has as- sumed a prominent role in amateur radio. R. F. Wilson, '34 E., who was largely responsible for the or- gy ,Pedal P6,,mmi0,,. ganization of the club, kept regular schedules with other amateur sta- tions last year for the purpose of relaying messages. Not only was Wilson a member of the A-1 operating club, but he was also op- erator of the Army control station of the New England division. E. M. Williams and F. M. Dukat, former president of the club, op- erate the club station as section control station of the Navy net. The Yale Radio Club has made contacts with other amateur stations all over the world. Two-way conversations with Australian or New Zealand stations are not infrequent. W. W. Corbet, ,35 E., and Yardley Beers, '34 S., have been interested in this long-distance re- ception. Last fall F. Carter, ,35 S., E. M. Williams, and I. A. Bevan, made a thorough investigation of the possibility and means of controlling the radiation of an antenna system. This research was carried on in conjunction with Mr. I. L. Reinartz of the R.C.A. and was supple- mented by a field trip. The results of this research may promote a revolutionary change in the design of antenna systems. The new system has been installed at the Yale Radio Club and has proved very efficient and successful.