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STOCKBRIDGE SCHOOL

OF AGRICULTURE
AMHERST, MASSACHUSETTS

SHDRTrmRn

FOREWORD

We present this Book with the hope that in years to
come it will recall pleasant thoughts, familiar faces, and
fond remembrances of campus life. If it does, then our
work has not been in vain.

The Editors.

DEDICATION

To Dr. Ralph W. Phillips, in appreciation
of the enthusiasm he has shown in directing
our studies under him ; of the interest he has
taken in our social life ; and of the thorough-
ness with which he executes his own work,
thereby inspiring us to greater effort, do we,
the Class of 1935, gladly dedicate this book.

PROFESSOR

RALPH W. PHILLIPS

The subject of this brief appreciation
escaped from the wilds of West Virginia,
where he first saw the hght of day, to attend
Berea College in Kentucky. Graduation from
Berea in 1930 was followed by three years
work as Research Assistant in Animal Hus-
bandry at the University of Missouri and
the winning of a Master's and a Doctor's
degree.

In the short space of two years as instructor
in the Animal Husbandry Department at
M.S.C. he has made an enviable place for
Jiimself in the hearts of Stockbridge students.
A broad grasp of fundamental, biological
principles coupled with an ability to portray
their practical applications in an interesting
manner, has made him one of the most ef-
fective and popular teachers on campus. His
rather quiet reserve quickly inspires confi-
dence but at the same time discourages a too
facile familiarity. The longer he is known
the better is he liked, and this mainly be-
cause of his genuinely fine character and his
thoroughgoing interest in the progress and
achievements of his students.

The Stockbridge class of 1935 honors
itself in dedicating this year's Shorthorn to
Dr. Ralph W. Phillips.

Victor A. Rice.

SHDRTrJaRn

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The map of the campus found on the end
leaves of this book is an interesting creation
drawn by J. Francis Cormier of the Class of
1926, Massachusetts State College. It origi-
nally appeared in Professor Frank Prentice
Rand's book "YESTERDAYS", a history of
Massachusetts State College, published by the
Associate Alumni in 1933. Permission to
reproduce it was kindly given us by the
Associate Alumni.

We wish to express our gratitude to
Mr. Sievers for his splendid article; to
Mr. Vondell for three of his photographs,
ie., Stockbridge Hall, Flint Laboratory, and
the "Surveyor"; to the Short Course Office
Staff for assisting at many details ; to Mr. C.
A. Nichols of Chas. W. Burbank and Co.,
Printers, Miss Dorothy Cooper of the
Howard-Wesson Co., Engravers, and Mr.
Kinsman, Photographer, for their fine co-
operation ; and to all members of the faculty
who in any way assisted us.

The Editors.

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CONTENTS

FACULTY PAGE 19

SENIORS PAGE 29

FRESHMEN .... PAGE 53

ACTIVITIES .... PAGE 59

LITERARY PAGE 71

ATHLETICS .... PAGE 81

HUMOR PAGE 97

SHQFrrrlQRn

SHORTHORN STAFF

Frederick W. Noonan

Editor-in-Chief

Allen S. Harlow

Business Manager

Merrill Hunt
Asst. Editor

Henry W. Davidson
Asst. Bus. Mgr.

Alphonse p. Juhnevicz

Literary Editor

Alexander M. Campbell

Statistical Editor

Leslie S. MacRobbie

Art Editor

Grace A. Jacobs

Secretary

Daniel S. Bailey
Athletic Editor

Warren A. Riley

Photographic Editor

Assistants

Wesley M. Ball
Stanley F. Barnes
Malcolm D. Frink
William P. Macomber
Donald A. Regan
Ralph W. Tripp

FACiiLTY

AN APPRECIATION OF
DIRECTOR

ROLAND H. VERBECK

Roland Hale Verbeck, a graduate of Massa-
chusetts State College in the class of 1908,
returned to this campus in 1924 as the di-
rector of Stockbridge School and related
Short Courses. Under his guidance the
Stockbridge School has grown until it now
enjoys the reputation of being one of the
very best two-year schools of agriculture in
the country. Much of its success can be
attributed to the careful planning and con-
stant efforts of our Director.

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FACULTY

LoRJN E. Ball, B.Sc, Instructor in Physical Education

Born 1898. B.Sc, M.A.C., 1921. Coach of Freshman Basketball, 1921-25. Coach of
Freshman Baseball, 1922-24. Attended Superior, Wisconsin Coaching School, 1924. Senior
Leader, Camp Najerog for Boys, 1924. Treasurer, Western Massachusetts Board of
Approved Basketball Officials, 1924-25. Coach of Varsity Baseball, 1925-31. Coach of
Varsity Hockey, 1925-. Attended University of Wisconsin Summer School, 1926. Director
of Stockbridge School Athletics and Coach of Football and Basketball, 1925-. Varsity
Club. Q.T.V.

Luther B.^iNTa, B.Sc, Assistant Professor of Poultry Husbandry

B.Sc, Cornell University, 1915. Head of the Department of Poultry Husbandry, New York
School of Agriculture, 1915-18, at Alfred University. Instructor of Poultry Husbandry,
M.S.C., 1918-20. Assistant Professor of Poultry Husbandry, M.S.C., 1920-. Sigma Pi,
Poultry Science Association.
RoLLiN H. Barrett, M.S., Assistant Professor of Farm Management

Born 1891. B.Sc, Connecticut Agricultural College, 1918. Assistant County Agricultural
Agent, Hartford County, Connecticut, 1918-19. Instructor, Vermont State School of Agri-
culture, 1919-20. Principal, 1920-25. M.S., Cornell University, 1926. Central Officer's
Training School, Camp Lee, Va., October 1918 to January 1919. Assistant Professor of
Farm Management, M.A.C., 1926-. Phi Mu Delta.

Lyle L. Blundell, B.S., Professor of Horticulture

Born 1897. B.S., Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, 1924. With
Olmstead Brothers, Landscape Architects, 1924-31. Professor of Horticulture, M.S.C., 1931-.
Gamma Sigma Delta.
William H. Davis, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Botany

Pd.B., New York State Teachers College. A.B., Cornell University. M.A. and Ph.D.,
University of Wisconsin. Assistant in Science, New York State Normal School and Cornell.
Professor of Botany and Agriculture, Iowa State Teachers College. Assistant Professor of
Botany, M.S.C., 1922- Sigma Xi.

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Lawrence S. Dickinson, B.Sc, Assistant Professor of Agronomy

Born 1888. B.Sc, M.S.C., 1910. Superintendent of Grounds, M.S.C., 1911-30. Leave
of Absence, 1919. Instructor in Horticulture and Superintendent of Greenhouses, Walter
Reed Hospital, Washington, D. C, 1919-20. Assistant Professor of Horticulture, M.S.C.,
1923-31. Assistant Professor of Agronomy, M.S.C., 1931-. Phi Sigma Kappa.

Llewellyn L. Derby, Assistant Professor of Physical Education

Born 1893. Unclassified Student, M.S.C., 1915-16. Assistant in Physical Education,
1916-17. U. S. Army, 1917-19. Instructor in Physical Education, 1919-20. Varsity,
Freshman and S.S.A. Coach of Track, 1921-. Harvard Summer School of Physical Education,
1921. Springfield Summer School of Physical Education, 1925 and 1930. University of
Illinois Summer School of Physical Education, 1926. M. S. C. Summer School, 1931.
Assistant Professor of Physical Education, 1927-. Secretary and Treasurer, Eastern Inter-
collegiate Athletic Association, 1926-. Member, Advisory Committee, New England Inter-
collegiate Amateur Athletic Association, 1932-33. Member of Association of College Track
Coaches of America.

Richard C. Foley, M.S., Instructor in Animal Husbandry

B.Sc, M.S.C., 1927; M.S., M.S.C., 1931. Herdsman, Stannox Farm, 1927-29. G.M.P.C.
Fellowship in Pasture Management M.S.C., 1929-30. Temporary Instructor in Animal Hus-
bandry, M.S.C., 1929-30. Instructor in Animal Husbandry, M.S.C., 1931-. Sigma Phi
Epsilon, Phi Kappa Phi.

Julius H. Frandsen, M.S. A., Professor of Dairy Industry and Head of the Department
Born 1877. B.S.A., Iowa State College, 1902. M.Sc, Iowa State College, 1904. Assistant
Station Chemist, Iowa State College, 1902-04. Dairy Chemist, Hazelwood Creamery, Port-
land, Oregon, 1904-07. Professor of Dairying, University of Idaho, 1907-11. Professor
of Dairy Husbandry, University of Nebraska, 1911-21. Dairy Editor and Councillor, Capper
Farm Publications, 1921-26. Member of American Dairy Science Association, Member of
Society for Promotion of Agricultural Science. During World War, Chairman of Dairy
Food Administration Work, State of Nebraska. Founded and for Ten Years Editor of
Journal of Dairy Science. Professor and Head of the Dairy Department, M.S.C., 1926-.
Gamma Sigma Delta, Phi Kappa Phi.

Arthur P. French, M.S., Assistant Professor of Pomology

B.Sc, Ohio State University, 1921. M.Sc, M.S.C., 1923. Investigator in Pomology, M.S.C.
Experiment Station, 1921-23. Instructor in Pomology, M.S.C, 1923-29. Assistant Professor
in Pomology, 1929-. Alpha Zeta, Sigma Xi, Alpha Tau Omega, Phi Kappa Phi.

John C. Graham, B.Sc. Agr., Professor of Poultry Husbandry and
Head of the Department
Milwaukee State Normal School, 1894. Student of Chicago University, Summers of 1894-98.
Teacher's Institute Work in Wisconsin, 1894-1907. B.Sc, Agricultural University of
Wisconsin. Associate Professor of Poultry Husbandry, M.S.C, 1911-14. Professor of
Poultry Husbandry, M.S.C, 1914-. Member of the American Association of Investigators
and Instructors in Poultry Husbandry. Organizer and Director of the Agricultural Depart-
ment of the Red Cross Institute, Baltimore, Md., for the Training of Blinded Soldiers,
1919-29, while on leave of absence.

Emory E. Grayson, B.Sc, Director of Placement Service

Born 1894. B.Sc, M.S.C, 1917. Farm Bureau Work at Gardner, Mass., 1917-18. Field
Artillery, Camp Taylor, Louisville, Ky., O.T.C, 1918. Assistant Football Coach, M.S.C,
1919. Coach of Two Year Athletics, M.S.C, 1919-24. Baseball Coach and Assistant Coach
in Football and Basketball, Amherst College, 1924-26. Associate Professor of Physical
Education, Amherst College, and Coach of Baseball, Basketball, and Assistant Coach of
Football, 1926-27. Supervisor of Placement Training, M.S.C, 1927-1934. Director of
Placement Service, 1934-. Alpha Sigma Phi, Adelphia.

Jay L. Haddock, M.Sc, Instructor in Agronomy

Born 1903. B.S., Brigham Young University, 1930. M.S., U.Z.C, 1932. Albion State
Normal School, Albion, Idaho, 1923-24. Principal Public School, Bloomington, Idaho,
1927-28. Instructor in Agronomy, M.S.C, 1930-.

Margaret Hamlin, B.A., Placement Officer for Women

B.A., Smith College, 1904. Agricultural Counselor for Women, M.S.C, 1918-.

SHaRTHQRn

Curry S. Hicks, M.Ed., Professor of Physical Education and Hygiene and
Head of the Department
Born 1885. Michigan Agricultural College, 1902-03. B.Pd., Michigan State Normal
College, 1909. Assistant in Physical Education, Michigan Slate Normal College, 1908-09.
Edward Hitchcock Fellow in Physical Education, Amherst College, 1909-10. Director of
Athletics, Michigan State Normal College, 1910-11. Assistant Professor in Physical Edu-
cation and Hygiene, M.S.C., 1911-14. Associate Professor, 1914-16 and Professor, 1916-.
M.Ed., Michigan State Normal College, 1924.

Mrs. Curry S. Hicks, B.A., Physical Director for Women

Michigan State Normal College, 1909. B.A., Michigan State Normal College, 192 5.
Instructor in Physical Education for Women, M.S.C., 1918-27. Physical Director, 1927-.

Robert P. Holdsworth, M.F., Professor of Forestry and Head of Department

Born 1890. B.S., in Forestry, Michigan State College, 1911. M.F., Yale, 1928. Royal
College of Forestry, Stockholm, Sweden, 1928-29. Student Assistant, U. S. Forest Service
Kootenai National Forest, 1911. Forest Assistant, U. S. Forest Service, 1912-13. Adminis-
trative Assistant and Forest Examiner in charge of White Top Purchase Area, 1913-14.
Secretary, Stone and Downer Co., Boston, 1914-27. Captain, Infantry, U. S. A., Two Years.
Professor of Forestry, University of Arkansas, 1929-30. Professor of Forestry, M.S.C., 1930-.
Senior Member, Society of American Foresters.

S. Church Hubbard, Assistant Professor of Floriculture

1905-1'5 with A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., as Propagator and Section Foreman of
Roses, Superintendent and Salesman of Retail Department. Vice-President and Manager of
F. W. Fletcher, Inc., of Auburndale, Mass., 1915-16. Superintendent in charge of Test
Grounds of American Iris Society, American Rose Society, American Peony Society, American
Gladiolus Society, and American Sweet Pea Society at Cornell University, 1916-21. Green-
house Foreman and Instructor in Floriculture, M.S.C., 1921-29. Assistant Professor of
Floriculture, M.S.C., 1928-.

Claude Rupert Kellogg, M.A., Assistant Professor of Entomology and Beekeeping
Born 1886. B.A., University of Denver, 1909. M.A., University of Wisconsin, 1918.
Teacher of Biology, Anglo-Chinese College, Foochow, China, 1911-16. Professor of Zoology,
Fukien Christian University, Foochow, China, 1916-17. Teaching Fellow, University of
Maryland, Sept. -Dec, 1931. Assistant Professor of Entomology and Beekeeping, M.S.C.,
1931-. Honorary Life Member, American Museum of Natural History. Member, Phi Sigma.
Honorary member. Biological Society. Associate member, American Association of Economic
Entomologists. Fellow, Peking Society of Natural History. Member, North China Branch,
Royal Asiatic Society. Member, China Society of Science and Arts. Member, Apis Club,
London.

John B. Lentz, A.B., V.M.D., Professor of Veterinary Science and
Head of the Department
Born 1887. A.B., Franklin and Marshall College, 1908. V.M.D., School of Veterinary
Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 1914. Teaching and Coaching at Franklin and
Marshall Academy, 1908-11. Assistant Professor of Veterinary Science and College Veteri-
narian, M.S.C., 1922-27, Head of the Department, 1927-. Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Sigma Kappa.

Harry G. Lindquist, M.Sc, Instructor in Dairying

Born 1885. B.Sc. M.S.C., 1922. Graduate Assistant, University of Maryland, 1922-24.
M.Sc, University of Maryland, 1924. Baltimore City Health Department, Summer, 1924.
Instructor, University of Maryland, 1924-25. Graduate Assistant, Ohio State University,
1925-27. Instructor in Dairying, M.S.C., 1927-.

Adrian H. Lindsey, Ph.D., Professor of Agricultural Economies

Born 1897. B.S., University of Illinois, 1922. M.S., Iowa State College, 1929. North-
western University, Summer of 1927. Instructor at Alabama Polytechnical Institute, 1923-25.
Fellow at Iowa State College, 1925-26. Assistant Professor at Iowa State College, 1926-29.
Professor of Agricultural Economics, M.S.C., 1929-. Phi Gamma Mu.

Wayne J. Lowry, M.S., Instructor in Horticulture

Born 1906. B.Sc, Michigan State College, 1928. Graduate Assistant, Landscape Gardening,
M.S.C., 1928-29. Instructor in Horticulture, M.S.C., 1929-.

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Merrill J. Mack, M.S., Assistant Professor in Dairying

Born 1902. B.Sc, Pennsylvania State College, 1923. Graduate Assistant in Dairying, M.S.C.,
1923-24. Research Fellow in Dairying, University of Wisconsin, 1924-25. M.Sc, Uni-
versity of Wisconsin, 1925. Instructor in Dairying, M.S.C., 1925-27. Assistant Professor,
1927-. Alpha Zeta.
Miner J. Markuson, B.S. Assistant Professor of Agricultural Engineering

Born 1896. B.Sc, of Architecture, University of Minnesota. Assistant Professor of Agri-
cultural Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Non-commissioned Officer, 210th Engi-
neers, 10th Division of the U. S. Army, 1918-19. Assistant Professor of Agricultural
Engineering, M.S.C., 1925-.
John B. Newlon, Instructor in Agricultural Engineering

Born 1884. Instructor in Forge Work, M.S.C., 1919- Special Student at Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, 1921. Instructor in Agricultural Engineering, M.S.C., 1921-.

Ransom C. Packard, M.S., Vocational Instruaor in Bacteriology

Born 1886. B.S.A., University of Toronto, 1911. M.Sc, Massachusetts State College, 1933.
Instructor in Bacteriology, M.S.C., 1927-.

Clarence H. Parsons, M.S., Assistant Professor of Animal Husbandry and
Superintendent of Farm
Born 1904. B.Sc, M.S.C., 1927. Manager of Farm 1927-28. Instructor in Animal Hus-
bandry, M.S.C., 1928-29. Assistant Professor of Animal Husbandry and Superintendent of
College Farm, 1931-. M.S., M.S.C., 1933. Member of American Society of Animal
Production. Q.T.V.

Ralph W. Phillips, Ph.D., Instructor in Animal Husbandry

Born 1909. B.Sc, Berea College, 1930. M.A., University of Missouri, 1931. Ph.D., Uni-
versity of Missouri, 1934. Instructor, M.S.C., 1933-. Gamma Alpha, Gamma Sigma Delta,
Sigma Xi.

George F. Pushee, Instructor in Agricultural Engineering

I.C.S., 1906. State Teachers Training Class, Springfield Vocational College, 1914-15.
Assistant Foreman and Millwright, Mt. Tom Sulfide Pulp Mill, 1915-16. Instructor in
Agricultural Engineering, M.S.C., 1916-. Summer School Dramatics and Teacher Training,
M.S.C., 1923-25. Counsellor at Camp Medomak, Summers 1928-. Special Course, M.S.C.,
1924-25.

Ernest J. Radcliffe, M.D., Professor of Hygiene and Student Health Officer

Born 1898. M.B., University of Toronto, 1923. M.D., University of Toronto, 1929.
Private and Clinic Practice. Canadian Field Artillery, 1916-19. Professor of Hygiene and
Student Health Officer, M.S.C., 1930-. Massachusetts Medical Society, American Medical
Association.

Cecil C. Rice. M.S., Instructor in Horticultural Manufactures

Born 1907. B.S., M.S.C., 1928. Instructor in Horticultural Manufactures, M.S.C., 1930-.
ViCTOR A. Rice, M.Agr., Professor of Animal Husbandry, Head of the Department
and Head of the Division of Agriculture

Born 1890. B.Sc, North Carolina State College, 1917. M.Agr., M.S.C., 1923. Farm

Manager, 1910-12. Swine Specialist for State of Massachusetts, 1916-19- Professor of

Animal Husbandry, M.S.C., 1919". Phi Kappa Phi.
Oliver C. Roberts, B.Sc, Instructor of Pomology

Born 1895. B.Sc, M.S.C., 1919. Teacher of Agriculture in West Lebanon Academy, West
Lebanon, Maine, 1920-22. Foreman of Pomology Department, M.S.C., 1923-26. Instructor
in Pomology, M.S.C., 1926-. Theta Chi.
Joseph R. Rogers, Jr., Instructor in Physical Education

Born 1906. Worcester Polytechnical Institute, 1930. Instrument man. Metropolitan District
Water Supply Commission, 1930-31. Instructor in Physical Education, M.S.C., 1931-
Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

William C. Sanctuary, M.S., Professor of Poultry Husbandry

Born 1888. B.S., M.S.C., 1912. New York State School of Agriculture, MorrisviUe, N. Y.,
1912-18. U. S. Army, 1917-18. Professor of Poultry Husbandry, M.S.C., 1921. Acting
Director of New York State School of Agriculture, 1924-25. Professor of Poultry Hus-
bandry, M.S.C., 1925-. Kappa Delta Phi, theta Chi.

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Donald E. Ross, B.S., Instructor in Floriculture and Greenhouse Foreman

Born 1896. B.Sc, M.S.C., 1925. Nurseryman at A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn.,
1925-26. Nurseryman Superintendent at the Rose Farm, White Plains, N. Y., 1926-28.
Attended Summer School, M.S.C., 1928. Served in France with 101st Infantry, 26th
Division, 1917-19- Alpha Gamma Rho.

Fred C. Sears, M.S., Professor of Pomology and Head of Department

Born 1866. B.Sc, Kansas Agricultural College, 1892. Assistant Horticulturist, Kansas
Experiment Station, 1892-97. M.Sc, Kansas Agricultural College, 1896. Professor of Horti-
culture, Utah Agricultural College, 1897. Director of Nova Scotia School of Horticulture,
Wolfville, N. S., 1897-1904. Professor of Horticulture, Nova Scotia Agricultural College,
Truro, N. S., 1905-07. Professor of Pomology, M.S.C., 1907-. Phi Kappa Phi.

Edna L. Skinner, M.A., Professor of Home Economics, Head of Division
and Advisor of Women
M.A., Columbia University; B.S., Columbia University; M.Ed., Michigan State Normal Col-
lege. Instructor at Teachers College, Columbia University; Head, Household Science James
Millikin University. Professor of Home Economics, Head of Division, Massachusetts State
College, 1919-.

Harold W. Smart, A.B., LL.B., Vocational Instructor in Business Law, Business
English, Public Speaking, Dramatics, and Rural Sociology
Born 1895. LL.B., (cum laude) Boston University, 1918. Boston University, 1919.
Practiced Law, 1919-20. Instructor in Business Law, M.S.C., 1921-. A.B., Amherst Col-
lege, 1924. Phi Delta Phi, Woolsack, Delta Sigma Rho, Adelphia.

Grant B. Snyder, M.S., Assistant Professor of Olericulture

B.S.A., Ontario Agricultural College, Toronto University, 1922. Assistant Plant Hybridist
at Ontario Agricultural College, 1919-21. Instructor in Vegetable Gardening, M.S.C.,
1921-26. Assistant Professor of Vegetable Gardening, M.S.C., 1926-.

William H. Tague, B.Sc, Assistant Professor of Agricultural Engineering

Born 1892. B.Sc, Agricultural Engineering, Iowa State College. Assistant Professor of
Agricultural Engineering, M.S.C., 1929-.

Charles Hiram Thayer, Vocational Instructor in Agronomy

Born 1884. Winter School, M.A.C, 1904. Manager, Brooke Farm, Amherst, 1908-13.
Manager, Fillmore Farm, Weston, Massachusetts, 1913. Assistant in Agronomy, Winter
School, M.A.C, 1915-18. Instructor in Agronomy, M.A.C, 1918-.
Clark L. Thayer, B.Sc, Professor of Floriculture and Head of Department

Born 1890. B.Sc, M.S.C, 1913. Graduate Work in Floriculture and Plant Breeding,
Cornell University, 1913-14. Instructor in Floriculture, Cornell University, 1914-19. In-
structor in Floriculture, M.S.C, Spring Term, 1917. Associate Professor and Head of
Department, M.S.C, 1919-20. Professor of Floriculture and Head of the Department,
M.S.C, 1920-. U. S. Army, 1918. Alpha Gamma Rho, Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Alpha Xi.

Alden p. Tuttle, M.S., Instructor in Vegetable Gardening

Born 1906. B.Sc, M.S.C, 1928. M.S., Pennsylvania State College, 1930. Graduate
Assistant in Vegetable Gardening, Pennsylvania State College, 1928-30. Instructor in Vege-
table Gardening, M.S.C, 1930-. Gamma Sigma Delta.

Ralph A. Van Meter, M.S., Professor of Pomology and Head of the Division of
Horticulture
Born 1893. B.Sc, Ohio State University, 1917. Extension Specialist in Pomology, M.S.C,
1917. Served in France with the 317th Field Signal Battalion, 1918-19. Assistant Extension
Professor of Pomology, M.S.C, 1919-21. Extension Professor of Pomology, M.S.C, 1921-23.
Professor of Pomology, M.S.C, 192 3-. Delta Theta Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi.

John H. Vondell, Instructor in Poultry Husbandry and Superintendent
of Poultry Plant
Born 1898. Instructor, U. S. Veterans Bureau, Baltimore, Md., 1922-23. Superintendent
of Poultry Plant, M.S.C, 1923-29. Instructor in Poultry Husbandry, M.S.C, 1929-

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FRED J. SIEVERS

DIRECTOR
EXPERIMENTAL STATION

After hearing our Experiment Station
Director, Fred J. Sievers, speak on two oc-
casions, we came to realize the keenness of
his intellectual powers and to appreciate that
his philosophy of life was no mere chance,
but the result of a serious pondering and
weighing of facts. We were deeply grateful
when he consented to contribute the follow-
ing article. While it deals primarily with
the future of agriculture, we feel that it will
prove to be a source of wisdom and inspira-
tion to all who read it.

WHY AGRICULTURE?

Most of us are victims of circumstances in the selection of our life's work to
the extent that it might be considered questionable whether a thorough study of the
possibilities and futures of the several vocations and professions is of any significant
value in determining or planning a career.

Nevertheless, it is not uncommon to have laid before us by our educational insti-
tutions or vocational guidance services, all of the advantages and disadvantages that
different lines of endeavor present. Unfortunately, however, this subject is frequently
discussed on only the economic or personal phases of one field as contrasted to another.
This is unfortunate because in a democratic nation like ours where industrial adjustments
are not particularly hindered through a lack of flexibility, it is certain that no one
profession or vocation can long hold any position of economic advantage. If agriculture
today should be more profitable than other industries its economic advantage would soon
be recognized by a sufficient number of recruits to force it in line through increased
competition.

The choice of a vocation or profession deserves the soundest foundation because
nothing could be more disappointing than to prepare oneself for a certain career and
then to find that during that period one's choice had lost all of its recognized advantages
because of certain economic or social changes. If agriculture is to be selected as a
vocation the choice should be based on something more definitely identified with the
industry itself and naturally the question arises "What has agriculture to oflPer?"

The most distressing condition in present day society is the decided unrest resulting
from an apparent feeling that "we don't seem to know what we want and we won't be

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satisfied until we get it." Without doubt much of this attitude is a direct result of
over emphasis on a certain type of speed or so-called efficiency in industry, which leaves
most of us in a turmoil. There is no longer time nor encouragement for much meditation
in this highly specialized mechanical age. The worker is required to become a very
effective cog in an organization or system with which he has little or no intellectual
identity. There is little incentive to think clearly and eventually no interest in thinking
or philosophizing at all.

When it is realized that most of the enjoyments in life result from our ability to
measure accomplishments in terms of service it becomes somewhat distressing to find
that present day so-called progress has given very little consideration to this factor.
Agriculture is really the only large industry which has survived and still affords the
individual worker some opportunity for self expression. The everyday occupation and
experiences of the farmer, in their very nature, encourage not only meditation but sound
and constructive thinking. His whole program is one of prospect. The farmer does
not continually look behind him. He needs to depend upon the future to exactly the
same extent that winter and spring require the summer for fruition.

The greatest problem that a nation faces during a period of depression is the
demoralization of its population and we are willing to follow mob leadership in direct
proportion to our ability or opportunity to think independently. The farmer has been
branded a poor cooperator. This is decidedly unfair because it is charging him with
a limitation for no other reason than that he shows evidence of attempting to analyze
his own problems and needs. Sheep can be herded quite easily but to be called a sheep
is not particularly complimentary.

I would recommend agriculture as a vocation for the opportunities it offers to
experience the thrills of accomplishment and service. If this is sound now it will be
even more justified in the future, because there is abundant evidence that an increasing
portion of our population will need to find its compensations and satisfactions in these
■ terms in the future. Agriculture in possessing these advantages should make a decided
appeal to young men and women who are not willing to concede that success need be
measured entirely in terms of economic wealth. If economics deserves to be designated
as the dismal science, then agriculture certainly is the cheerful science.

F. J. SlEVERS,
Director, Agri. Exp. Station and Graduate School.

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SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS

Herbert Amos Kimball, President Richard Caton Broughton, Vice-President

Michael Edward Bemben, Secretary and Treasurer

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Hartwell Brown Abbot

"Chic"
Animal Husbandry Andover

1912. Alpha Tau Gamma. Football, 1. Animal Hus-
bandry Club, 1, 2. House Committee Chairman and
Historian, Alpha Tau Gamma, 2.

"Chic" has a quiet yet possessing personality which reflects
his gentlemanly character. And maybe not so quiet either
because he is always playing good-natured jokes and tricks
on his brothers. His most comfortable position, we think,
is sitting cross-legged on the floor. May the light of the
success he has already obtained and the respect he has won
continue to shine on him.

Daniel Simpson Bailey, Jr.

"Dan"
Dairy Haverhill

1916. Shorthorn Board, 1, 2. Dairy Club, 1, 2. Foot-
tall, 1, 2. Hockey, 1, 2.

There is not much doubt about who is the noisiest man
in the class ; Dan's tall, lanky body must be all chest and
lungs. But for all that, Dan is likeable, wholehearted, and
never appears discouraged. He is a good athlete, playing
football and managing hockey. There is also a rumor or
story, (which is it?) that he is exceedingly adept at cross-
country.

Wesley Martin Ball

"Wes"

Floriculture

1915. Alpha Tau Gamma.

Wakefield
Football, 1, 2. Secretary
and Treasurer of Class, 1. Secretary, Alpha Tau Gamma, 2.
Hockey, 1, 2.

"Wes" was to be a wrestler but "Bobo" did him wrong
so he gave it (his mass of muscles) up to Floriculture.
They say that he comes from a football family and it looks
to us as if that might be a hockey family too. "Wes" is a
fine fellow to know, his smile clears the skies and brightens
the day. May he always be able to smile for he deserves
isuccess.

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Stanley Frank Barnes

"Binne"

Marlboro
Football, 1, 2. Hockey, 2. Track, 1.

Pomology

1916. Shorthorn, 2
Pomology Club.

"Binne" is one of our more reserved classmates, never-
theless, everyone knows him. He may often be seen strolling
around campus with a look of determination upon his face.
It is this same determination that has made him an excellent
fruit major and a good football and hockey player. He
found that he could give all his attention to his work
because Marlboro is quite a ways from Amherst.

Luther Henry Barstow

"Lu"
Vegetable Gardening South Hadley

1915. Basketball, 1, 2. Senior Dance Committee.

A local boy makes good ! "Lu" is a chap liked by all
of us, his fine character and generous nature have won our
admiration and respect. "Lu's" contribution to the School's
athletics was two years of good basketball playing. Our
best wishes to a Connecticut Valley boy who has done him-
self and the School credit.

Michael Edward Bemben

"Mickey"
Vegetable Gardening North Hadley

1913. Alpha Tau Gamma. Class Secretary and Treas-
urer, 2. Athletic Board, 2. Football, 1, 2. Basketball, 1,
Captain of Basketball, 2.

"Mike" is an excellent athlete and he justly deserved
the honor of being chosen Captain of Basketball. We are
going to miss "Mickey's" ready smile and sunny disposition,
and there won't be anyone to swallow the big yarns some
of us like to tell. One word of advice to you, "Mike" ; don't
believe everything that people tell you, learn to question
what they say.

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Walter John Bobowiec

"Bobo"
Pomology Three Rivers

1914. Alpha Tau Gamma. Athletic Board. Pomology
Club. Manager of Basketball, 2. Boxing, 1.

Always sneaking around corners to surprise you with his
smile or to answer to "Hey, B-o-b-o", few realize the high
standing "Bobo" has in his major or that he is one of the
hard-working men at Alpha Tau Gamma. He has also
done an excellent job of managing the basketball team.
"Bobo" is one of those men who is sure to succeed because
he is always willing to assume responsibility.

Richard Gaton Broughton

"Dick"
Horticulture South Wellfleet

1915. Kolony Klub. Class Vice-President, 2. Monitor
at Assembly, 2. Football, 1, 2. Track, 1, 2. Wrestling,
1, 2. Baseball, 2.

"Dick" is quite a gullible person and has believed many
of our stories. He likes to dance, is very good natured and
affable, the latter two attributes having won for him the
title "Smiling Dick Broughton". He is a good friend to
have because he goes out of his way to do things for people.
We wish you good luck, "Dick".

Alexander Malcolm Campbell

"Alec"

South Boston

Dairy

1912. Kolony Klub. Chairman of House Committee,
Kolony Klub, 2. Shorthorn Board, 2. Dairy Club. Cross
Country, 1.

Choose a Scotchman if you want a good friend. "Alec"
will cheerfully do anything he possibly can for you, he also
gives good advice just as cheerfully. "Alec's" chief enjoy-
ment comes from smoking his pipe or good cigars, his
favorite pastime is discussing the Freshman Bacteriology
class with Professor Packard. We all hope with him that
the dairy business will be forever good.

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Fred Nelson Garter

■•Fred"
Animal Husbandry Hanson

1913. Animal Husbandry Club, 1, 2.

Fred transferred from M. S. C. to Stockbridge during the
middle of last year. Apparently he was impatient to learn
the fundamentals of animal husbandry. We had to make
all the advances to become acquainted because of his re-
served nature. When he speaks it is in a low quiet voice.
Silent people are difficult to fathom; this is especially true
with Fred.

George Gharles Cassidy

"Cass"
Dairy Boston

1912. Dairy Club.
. "Cass" is a born plugger; one who can and has taken it
on the chin and grinned. The road was difficult at first,
but he reached the peaks in scholastic attainment by sheer
will power and work unending and has finished by sailing
along with the breeze. He is a friend who can be depended
upon everytime. Good luck! "Cass," may God speed you
on your way, you have earned it.

Garl Stuart Ghaney

"Lon"
General Horticulture Dunstable

1915. Kolony Klub; Secretary, 2. Cross Country, 1, and
Captain, 2. Track, 1, and Captain, 2. Hockey, 1, 2. Base-
ball, 2. Band, 1, 2. Orchestra, 1.

An unassuming, studious and courteous person is Carl
Chaney; one who believes in and practices the old saying,
"Silence is Golden". He won't brag about his track ac-
complishments so it is up to us to do so. He was a speedy
leader and inspired his brother trackmen to train faithfully
in an attempt to keep up with him. Carl is also a musician,
playing in the orchestra and practising at Kolony Klub.

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Gerald Lawson Clark

"G. L."
Animal Husbandry Williamsburs

1913. The first of the Clark cousins. G. L. has always
been a commuter and so we know less about him than
those others who live on campus. Soon after Lawson
entered Stockbridge, his father died and his attention has
been divided between managing the farm and his studies.
He left shortly after the first semester this year to give all
of his attention to the farm. Incidentally we hear that he
is engaged.

Robert James Clark

■'Bob-
Horticulture Groton Long Point, Conn.

1913. Alpha Tau Gamma; Vice-President, 2. Editor of
Stockbridge News. Football, 1, 2.

The junior member of the mirthful team, Clark and Ball,
both "p-p-p-pretty good fellows". "Bob" hails from Con-
necticut and like all good Connecticut Yankees, has a deep
store of humor and wisdom. "Bob" is a news-hound and
a bit of a jokester and oftimes embarrassing items appeared
in his columns. But, when he was earnest, earnestness
shone in his face like the sun.

Russell Sereno Clark )

"Russ"
Animal Husbandry Williamsburg

1915. Agronomy Club, 1, 2; Secretary and Treasurer, 2.
Animal Husbandry Club.

The second of the Clark cousins. Another commuter so
we don't know him too well either. The An. Hus. majors
know "Russ" best and they will tell you that he can display
a sort of dry, witty humor on occasion. He is a long way
from being as serious as he appears. We have found him
an agreeable companion and wish him every success.

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James Underwood Crockett

"Jim"
Horticulture Haverhill

1915. Alpha Tau Gamma.

Few of us knew the real "Jim" in his first few months
up here as he was a quiet, self-contained chap. But as the
time went on his inimitable humor won many laughs. His
favorite hobby is taking pictures of "Mac" and exposing
them. We are sure that his good scholarship and willing-
ness to uphold high ideals will win him great accomplish-
ments someday.

Darrell Frayne Cunningham

"Dick"
Animal Husbandry Medfield

1911. Football, 1, 2.

"Dick" is too modest. Everyone knows him but not as
well as they should because he won't let them. He is a
good athlete, an earnest student and has a genial personality.
Did you ever hear him say, "Ken do you remember down at
Broad Meadow?" Forget vour modesty a bit, "Dick", then
you are bound to become someone.

Henry Willard Davidson

"Flash"
Animal Husbandry Longmeadow

1912. Shorthorn Board, 2. Animal Husbandry Club,
1, 2. Hockey, 2. Winter Track, 2.

"Dave" has an excellent scholastic record; it takes a real
student to get the marks he did in Prof. Rice's course in
Genetics. Apparently he was able to prepare his work with
a minimum amount of effort for he seemed to have his
good times on and off campus. "Dave" likes to tell about
his Placement Training experiences and the fact that he
stuck it out shows that he has plenty of grit.

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Francis Paul Dolan

"Frank"
Pomology Brighton

1912. Alpha Tau Gamma. Student Council, 1, and
President, 2. Football, 1. Basketball, 1. Religious
Council.

The congeniality and goodwill of this outspoken figure
on campus are only surpassed by his ability to sleep thru
class and still obtain the desired results. This may seem
uncanny, yet, when you know Frank you realize his ability.
He has been a leading figure in Student Council meetings
and class activities. His wit and actions are unforgettable.

Samuel Toby Douglas, Jr.

"Sam"
Vegetable Gardening Waban

1913. Alpha Tau Gamma; President, 2. Student Coun-
cil, 1, 2.

"Dcmg" is a diligent student, a competent leader and his
friendship is something well worthy having. "Doug" has
put a lot of work into his studies and equally as much if
not more into the life and welfare of Alpha Tau Gamma.
He did surprise us once though, the time he told us that
he was married. "Doug" will always be of service in this
world because people look to men like him for leadership.

Harrison Field

"Harry"

Animal Husbandry
1909- Football, 1,

Westwood

"Harry" is one of the very best of students, having the
ability to learn easily and quickly. His wit is unsurpassed
on campus and it brings forth spontaneous laughter from his
classmates. He likes to box, play football (doesn't consider
a game worthwhile unless he acquires a black eye, a skinned
nose and multiple bruises) and he loves horses. We'll
remember him by his hair cut, his car, and occasional care-
less use of speech.

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Elizabeth Vilera Flint

"Lib"

Animal Husbandry Westhampton

1915. S. C. S.; Vice-President and Sergeant-at-Arms, 2.
This An. Hus. major feels sure that a Poultry course has
no place in the curriculum of Animal Husbandry students.
While she patiently candles eggs we know she would much
rather be discussing horses with "Bob". "Lib" sees no
reason why a girl can't be as good a farmer as a man and
perhaps she will prove it. She had some good Placement
Training experience last summer anyway.

Malcolm Randall Fobes

"Mac"

Horticulture Northampton

1914. Alpha Tau Gamma.

The man with the "Paul Whiteman" mustache. "Mac"
is another one of those reserved individuals whom we seldom
hear from. Although not socially inclined as far as col-
lege activities are concerned, we can imagine all kinds of
things, judging by his gentlemanly poise. The best of luck
to you, "Mac".

Douglas Wilmot Forrest

"Doug"
Animal Husbandry Spencer

1916. Cheer-leader, 1, 2. Manager of Cross Country and
Track, 2. Agronomy Club, 1, and President, 2. Animal
Husbandry Club, 1, 2. K. O. Club, Vice-President.
Y. M. C. A.

This boy, we think, knows more about pedigrees than
his professors for he has a prodigious memory in this
respect. If professors really do like to answer questions
our guess is that "Doug" must have given them infinite
satisfaction. He is an agressive sort of chap, ready to try
anything. "Doug" should make a reputation for himself
as a breeder of livestock.

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Malcolm Dickinson Frink

"Mac"
Floriculture Northampton

1914. Alpha Tau Gamma. Shorthorn Board, 2. Agro-
nomy Club, 1. Floriculture Club, 2. Hort. Show, 1, 2.

"Mac", the smoothy of the class, is a man of high
standing scholastically and stands equally well in the eyes
of his classmates. He is admired not only on campus but
also at Smith and Mt. Holyoke, so you see he really is a
"much admired" person. "Mac", quick of mind and quick
to act, will surely succeed in this world and we shouldn't
be at all surprised to see someday, "Mac's Florist Shop".

Frank John Hanieski

"Fish"
Horticulture North Amherst

1916. Basketball, 1, 2. Football, 1. Baseball, 2. Horti-
culture Club.

Casting an eye North Amherst way we think a dust
storm has arisen. But no, wait a minute, it is just Frank
raising the dust while making a dash in to campus for classes.
Frank is an unobtrusive person, yet is a man who is very
good at sports. He is also good at argument.

George Emile Hochstrasser

"Shorty"
Horticulture South 'Weymouth

1915. Football; Assistant Manager, 1; and Manager, 2.
Basketball, 2.

Hello! who is the little fellow following the big fellows?
It is none other than Shorty Hochstrasser, a short man so
far as stature is concerned but a big man so far as work is
concerned. "Shorty" has a pleasing personality to help him
along and all in all we think that he can take care of him-
self even though small.

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Allen Seely Harlow

"AI"
Dairy Newport, R. I.

1916. Hockey, 1, 2. Shorthorn Board, 1, and Business
Manager, 2. Dairy Club, 1, 2.

Newport's contribution to our class. A tall, blond, good
looking fellow who may be found in his trusty Ford car
anywhere within a radius of a hundred miles of Amherst.
"Al" was an outstanding goalie on the Hockey team for the
two years and has contributed much to the Shorthorns,
especially this one. His casual and indifferent attitude masks
a keen mind which will put him on the top. "AI", what
are you doing to-night?

Gordon Nelson Holt

"Grid"
Dairy Worcester

1911. Did someone hear a laugh? Yes, someone did
hear something, maybe you could call it a laugh. Yeah
Gods ! who will ever forget Grid? He has had us in
hysterics more than once. Gordon is full of surprises;
in class he is serious, dignified, earnest and worried about
his studies. But there is another side to him, on evenings
when he turns playboy, he is gay, witty and rhythm fills
his soul.

Hermeana Eleanor Hopkins

"Hoppie"
Vegetable Gardening Reading

1915. S. C. S.; Secretary and Treasurer, 2. Student
Council, 2. M. S. C. Outing Club, 1. Senior Dance
Committee.

This little blondy went to market, — and did very well
for herself. "Hi, Blondy" was the cry that was heard all
over campus a year ago. In her Senior year, to keep dear
her Freshman memories, she adopted a husband. "Hoppie's"
pleasant personality and other likeable qualities have at-
tracted the attention and respect of Stockbridge men. We
think that she can hold her own in spite of her miniature

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Merrill Hunt, Jr.

"Dunny"
Poultry Kendall Green

1913. Alpha Tau Gamma; Treasurer, 2. Shorthorn
Board, 2. Football, 1. Freshman, Senior Dance Committee.

Merrill has an air of self-confidence which all of us
envy. We don't mean by that that he is egotistical, in fact
he is just the opposite. There is even a certain difference
in the style of clothes he wears, a certain something that
reflects his individualism. He possesses a soft, slow voice
indicating that he thinks before he speaks. We wish
"Dunny" the best of luck.

Grace Arline Jacobs

"Grace"
Animal Husbandry Dudley

1912. S. C. S.; President, 2. Shorthorn Board, 2.

Grace's interest and liking for horses and animals, we
believe, led her to become an Animal Husbandry major.
An. Hus. at times is rather difficult but Grace copes with
the difficult situations in a masterful way. Her genial
nature and willingness to tackle hard jobs are real assets.
One of her secret delights was parking her car on campus
daily without permission.

Earl Johnson

"Johnny"
Pomology Middlebury, Vt.

1912. Alpha Tau Gamma; Sergeant-at-Arms, 2. Class
Vice-President, 1. Football, 1. Track, 1, Basketball, 2.

This big wiry-haired person is always in somebody else's
business, but that is because he always wants to help his
friends. His main ambition seems to be to tell a bigger
story than anyone else and to make more noise. He comes
pretty close to realizing it, but don't take this wrong,
"Johnny" is a hard worker and can tell you a lot of things
about fruit growing.

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Worcester
Shorthorn Board, 2.

Alphonse Paul Juhnevicz

"Blondy"
Horticulture

1914. Kolony Klub; Marshal, 2.
Football, 1, 2. Boxing, 1. Track, 1.

"Blondie's" humourous and jocular mannerisms have made
him well known on campus. He is a good scholar, always
presenting neat and painstaking work and keeping his marks-
up with the top notchers. "Al" was one of Coach Ball's
mainstays on the football team last fall. He was great on
offensive blocking, a bulwark on defense, and knew how to
make spectacular tackles.

Herbert Amos Kimball

■'Herb-
Animal Husbandry Haverhill

1915. Alpha Tau Gamma. President of Senior Class.
Student Council, 2. Animal Husbandry Club, 1, 2. Agro-
nomy Club, 1. Football, 1, 2. Baseball, 2.

We admired him so much we made him President.
"Herb's" character, pleasant personality and admirable
leadership have won him many lasting friends. His conduct
has always been such that it refleas credit on him. On
the gridiron he showed an exuberant courage and keen
ambition ; which brought him success and a broken bone in
his hand. He will show it to you anytime.

Melvin Brown Lucas

"Mel"
Greenkeeping North Dartmouth

1914. Alpha Tau Gamma. Shorthorn Board, 2. Sports-
man Show, 2. Basketball, 1, 2.

"Mel's" ambition is to grow turf because of, rather than
in spite of, the shades of Professor Dickinson's influence.
"Mel" likes to dance and play basketball; both require good
footwork. His appearance and neatness is so evident that
we feel we must make mention of it. Size doesn't matter
so much, "Mel", it is the ability to use one's brains that
does. Grass will grow under your feet and that's a
compliment.

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William Penn Macomber

"Mac"
Vegetable Gardening Portsmouth, R. I.

1913. Kolony Klub. Shorthorn Board, 1, 2. Student
Council, 2 ; Secretary and Treasurer, 2. Vegetable Garden-
ing Club.

If you hear a noise like a motor boat in the winter time,
why, it's just "Mac" ; if it sounds like a cat light, it's "Mac" ;
if it resembles an aeroplane, it's "Mac"; any peculiar noise,
it's "Mac". His wise-cracks make even the professors grin.
At taking pictures with his camera he is an artist while
anything mechanical fascinates him. "Mac", it is great to
work in the soil, but, we fear, you will too soon be under
it unless you drive your car more carefully.

Leslie Sumner MacRobbie

"Mac"
Horticulture Patchogue, N. Y.

1914. Alpha Tau Gamma. Shorthorn Board, 2. Horti-
culture Show Committee.

Has he or has he not a mustache.' It seems that during
vacation New York shaved it off for him. 'We wish that
"Mac" would take life more seriously and get over being
bored with class procedure, for he has those qualities which
portend a successful future. "Mac" is an artist of no mean
ability, the work in this book furnishes proof of that; he
also does good drawings in class.

Raymond Lawrence Mutter

"Ray"
Dairy Easthampton

1910. A politician is in our midst. Wherever "Ray" is,
so also is there political argument. One minute he is a
Democrat, the next a Socialist, and then a disciple of Huey
Long, in short whatever the occasion calls for. Nor are all
of his arguments unsound. However he knows his Dairy
Manufacturing as well as his politics, for "Ray" takes his
studies pretty seriously and has made good use of his time
here.

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John H. Vincent Newman

"Jack"

Floriculture Roxbury

1914. Kolony Klub.

Known to his friends as "Jack", his hobby, landscape
photography, takes him out into the wide open spaces and
his weekends are spent hiking and looking for beautiful
scenes of nature to catch with his magic lens. Ask "Jack",
if he looks tired, where he has been — , "Oh, hiking, I saw
the most gorgeous, magnificient ; — " and he is off with a
description of what he has seen.

John Edmund Nichols

"Johnny"
Floriculture Greenfield

1916. John has been a retiring and modest chap. He is
a dreamer of dreams, mixing about in his dreams machines
and flowers and motorboats. But in this practical world of
ours, flowers and flower shops are his bent and he knows
them so well that his classmates voted him the best in
his major.

Chester Howard Niles

"Chet"
Poultry Bellows Falls, Vt.

1914. Outing Club, 2. Poultry Club, 2. Assembly
Monitor, 2.

He will not let us forget that he is from Vermont and
will recite the state's history at any time. He is one of
those happy-go-lucky boys who think that their wit runs
high at the Abbey. He is a sure source of information on
most any topic and has been an active member of the
Outing Club.

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Frederick William Noonan

"Fred-
Animal Husbandry Vergennes, Vt.

1913. Kolony KJub. Shorthorn Board, 1; Editor-in-
Chief, 2. Animal Husbandry Club, 1 ; Treasurer, 2. Mem-
bership Chairman, Kolony Klub, 2. Cross Country, 1.

Fred, without exaggerating, has been one of the most
outstanding members of the Class of 1935. He was justly
voted the "best An. Hus'er", won his letter in Cross Country,
and took an active interest in all other sports and social
activities. He was a member of the '34 Shorthorn Board
and is "Ye Editor" of this present publication. We, the
Class, wish to thank you Fred for the time and effort you
have spent so effectively on our year book.

Ralph Boothby Nourse

"Ralph"
Animal Husbandry Sterling

1915. K. O. Club, 2.

Ralph was one of our new-comers this year, a transfer
from Worcester North High School. He and Ken Prentiss
could always be seen together. Ralph has been pretty serious
about his work and studied faithfully because he is here
for a purpose. He has a ready smile, is always good-
natured and we are glad he came to Stockbridge.

West Falmouth
Baseball, 2. K. O.

John Pena

"John"
Horticulture

1909. Football, 1, 2. Track, 1, 2.
Club, 1. Horticulture Club.

"How's You'all" is the greeting we give and receive
from John. John has taken a lot of kidding but always
with a smile and he usually has a comeback on the tip of
his tongue. We feel that special mention must be made
of John's football ability, he certainly could carry that ball
and couldn't he punt. We admire John for his jovial and
carefree attitude towards life.

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Rocco Pepi

"Rocco"
Greenkeeping Framingham

1913. Another man who lets the grass grow under his
feet, that's his business. Rocco has a quick mind, a quicker
wit, and a fondness for argument, even speech making.
We never see him at our dances, we wonder whether he
spends his time studying or is just "being Faithful". Best
of luck, Rocco, and may we sometime play on your golf
course.

John Uno Per a

"The Flying Finn"
Dairy Fitchburg

1915. Football, 1, 2. Basketball, 1. Band, 1, 2.

"Johnnie" is a fellow who loves his sleep but never let
it be said of him that he is lazy for he is right on his toes
when the need comes. A consistent, likeable chap he
bolstered up the football team at guard and could always
be depended upon to do his part. "Johnnie" is a proficient
dairyman, no doubt, urged on by some vague incentive
coming from down Fitchburg way.

Kenneth Frank Prentiss

"Ken"
Animal Husbandry Hubbardston

1914. The second member of the Nourse-Prentiss com-
bination. "Ken" goes about with the most determined look
upon his face that one could imagine. His determination
gets him places tho, as evidenced by his good work in
Animal Husbandry. Apparently he feels that he has no
time to waste on frivolities and it takes a really good joke
to bring about a smile.

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George Osgood Putnam

"Put"
Ploriculture Andover

1915. Hockey, 1, 2. Cross Country, 2. Winter Track, 2.

Track and hockey have shared "Put's" time along with
flowers the latter, very apparently, his chief interest. Argu-
ment is another subject very much his forte and if you are
looking for someone to share your hot air with then look
for George; he will wind you. And still we know only a
little about "Put", tho he has been here two years he has
been so quiet that it has been hard to get acquainted.

Albert Laurence Ratte

"Al"
Poultry Andover

1914. Kolony Klub; Treasurer, 2. Student Council, 2.
Football, 1, 2.

Happy on Saturday, sober on Monday, don't misinterpret
this; it is just in the first case that he is looking forward
to a pleasant week-end and in the second he has settled
down to work again. "Al" had a bad case of the blues this
fall while his broken wrist kept him out of football until
the last of the season. You are an earnest and sincere
worker, "Al", best of luck.

Donald Arthur Regan

"Don"

Horticulture

East Boston

1915. Kolony Klub; Vice-President, 2. Shorthorn
Board, 2. Football, 1, 2. Hockey, 1 ; Captain, 2. Track, 2.
Boxing, 1. Baseball, 2. Student Council, 2. Band, 2.

The proprietor of the fungus roofed crate that roamed
the streets of Amherst! Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha, "Don" must be
reading another letter again. "Don" has a hearty laugh
and is quick to blush when he is embarrassed. 'We guess
tho, that his opponents in athletic contests think him so
tough that he could never blush. When not working, 'Don"
plays the piano or is planning landscaping.

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Kenneth LeRoy Reid

"Capt"
Animal Husbandry Noank, Conn.

1914. Alpha Tau Gamma. Football, 1; Captain, 2.
Basketball, 2. Baseball, 2. Animal Husbandry Club, 1, 2.
Agronomy Club, 1, 2. Dairy Club, 1.

The genial captain of football who talks about trick plays.
"Ken" seems to just bubble over with good nature and we
rarely see him without a smile. One amusing thing about
"Ken" is the way he makes explanations with his hands;
it's a good thing he didn't make any gestulations while
occupying the role of waiter at Ma Goodwin's domocile.
"Ken" is an earnest fellow who will always have something
to do.

Warren Alvan Riley

"Ozzie"
Greenkeeping

1915. Kolony Klub, and President
Student Council, 2. Football, 1, 2.

Tyngsboro

2. Shorthorn Board, 2.
Track, 2. Baseball, 2.

'Ozzie" is pretty proud of his curly hair, we'll have to
admit that it is nice. Warren reflects his feelings by his
actions, when he is sad he's sad and when he is happy he's
gay. He has taken the interests of Kolony Klub to heart
and has made a good president. "Ozzie" has been a hard-
working Greenkeeper even tho he did go to sleep in class
rather often.

Guilbert Leon Ross

"Ross"
Vegetable Gardening Montague

1913. "Gil" came to us from the wilds of Montague to
enrich his knowledge of vegetable gardening and fruit
culture. He is rather a quiet fellow but is well liked just
the same; there is no harm in being quiet. He is seldom
seen at social functions, we don't know why, but those who
know him best can probably guess.

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Russell Francis Sears

"Russ"
Horticulture Plymouth

1914. Alpha Tau Gamma. Horticulture Show, 2.

"Russ", although he spends most of his time clowning,
always has some weighty problems on his mind ; the chief
one being that of choosing between certain representatives
of McCarthy's Business School or Smith College. But, we
feel that he is not entirely to blame for this situation.
Yes, he does study, his marks prove that.

Gordon Harvey Shortsleeves

"Shorty"
Animal Husbandry

1915. Basketball, 1, 2. Track, 2.

Worcester
Baseball, 2. Social

Dance Committee, 2. Animal Husbandry Club, 1, 2.
Agronomy Club, 1, 2. Dairy Club, 1.

"Shorty" could usually be found with "Ken" Reid, the
two were almost inseparable. One has to like him because
his friendliness is sincere and he is more than willing to
do his share. He is one of those people who get ahead
because of their sincerity and modesty. Basketball is
"Shorty's" sport and he plays the game very well, indeed.

Converse Burr Smith

"Smitty"
Vegetable Gardening Waltham

1915. Alpha Tau Gamma. Chairman of Initiation Com-
mittee; Alpha Tau Gamma, 2. Vice-President, Student
Council, 2. Senior Dance Committee. Veg. Gardening
Club.

A cheerful smile, a helping hand, a loyal friend, and a
student whose grades we all envy. An important cog in
all fraternal and social life, "Smitty" devoted his efforts to-
wards making life on campus more enjoyable. If more of
his legs were turned under for feet they would then match
his hands and his success as a truck gardener would be
assured.

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Lester Charles St. Jean

"Les"

Floriculture Northampton

1915. Floriculture Club, 2.

"Les" is the so-called quiet member of the gang from
"Hamp", but, rumors are abroad that he is less quiet than
he seems. His mind is alert and flexible and "Les" can
adjust himself to all kinds of situations, a trait that more
of us wish we could emulate. We believe that the time
"Les" has spent here has not been in vain.

Wilbur Clark Stocking

"Socks"
Horticulture Simsbury, Conn.

1913. Another Connecticut Yankee. "Socks" is a curly-
haired, stalwart lad whom his classmates consider serene,
good-natured and studious. To his closer friends he seemed
at times to be full of the devil. "Socks" has had much
practical experience in the field of forestry and the least
we can expect is that someday he will make a sizeable
contribution to that field of work.

Harry Dewitt Thompson

"Tommy"
Horticulture Fort Lookout, South Dakota.

1909. Football, 1, 2. Boxing, 1, 2. Track, 1, 2.
Y. M. C. A.

"Tommy" has been a distinct character on our campus.
Quiet, good natured, and sociable, he is liked and respected
by everyone. Those of us who have listened to his tales
of life on the Indian Reservation will always remember him.
While with us, he distinguished himself as a ground-gaining
football back and the best boxer in school. His chief
interest is in trees. May you, like your trees live long,
"Tommy".

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James Otis Thorndike

"Jim"
Horticulture East Bridgewater

1916. Football, 1, 2. Hockey, 2.

A fine student and a real friend in every way, this "Jim".
He spends most of his spare time writing songs and playing
the piano in the "Mem" building. And don't forget the
week-ends he spends at home. Although he weighs only
125 pounds "soaking wet" he is a two letter man and a
sportsman in the broadest sense of the word.

Ralph Waldo Tripp, Jr.

"Trippie"
Dairy North Westport

1916. Alpha Tau Gamma. Football, 1, 2. Shorthorn
Board, 2. Student Council, 2.

Wavy, tousled, blond hair, a smiling face, a ready wit
that is a picture of "Trippie". He quickly won a wide-
spread popularity by his pleasant personality and willing-
ness to help his friends. "Trippie" was one of the first to
win his football letter and he earned it if anybody did.
Beneath his sunny exterior rests a keen mind which has made
him an outstanding "dairyman".

Lawrence Alden White

"Whitie"
Horticulture East Freetown

1915. K. O. Club, 1, 2. Agronomy Club, 2.

"Whitie" is a quiet, hard working student who came
with the idea of getting the most out of the Horticulture
course that he could and followed the idea right straight
through. But, don't think he is too serious. He has a
much lighter and gayer side to his nature which he often
displays in his leisure time.

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EX-MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1935

Edwin Anderson

West Concord

Sygmund S. Bernacky
Mattapan

Robert W. Boas

Farmington, Conn.

Robert E. Bossardt
Maiden

Bernard F. Cashman
Whitman

George F. Cavanagh
Rockland

Loyd E. Clark
Boston

Simeon Coburn

Thetford, Vt.

Ralph D. Cooley

West Granville

Robert F. Cross
Osterville

Elizabeth S. Earle
Orange

Rocco Famiglietti

Waterbury, Conn.

Richard G. Fullum
Pelham

Theodore J. Goff
Wollaston

Arnold B. Goldman
Roxbury

Kenneth W. Gordon
Springfield

Berthe L. Kiely

Tulsa,Oklahoma

Albert H. Knowles
West Newbury

Robert W. Koski
Worcester

Winston B. MacFarland
Bridgewater

John J. Maughan
Amesbury

Joseph D. Moriarty
Northampton

Randolph P. Morse
Amesbury

Gabriel E. Nutile

North Haven, Conn.

Thayer Nutter
Cambridge

Frederick J. Peck

Schuylerville, N. Y.

Andrew S. Pendleton
Ballard Vale

Edward A. Rollinger
Housatonic

Clinton T. Savery
Marion

Allen B. Scott
Boston

A. Kenneth Simpson
Lenox

Albert L. Smith

Cleveland, Ohio

Harold E. Snell
Plainsville

Joseph H. Swenimer
Brockton

Peter Vaidulas

Hubbardston

Charles E. Warren
Deerfield

Stephen C. Webster
Greenbush

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FRESHMEN

Animal Husbandry

Fred H. Allen

Leominster
Fenwick Beekman, Jr.

Katonah, N. Y.
Randolph C. Blackmer

Hardwick
Walter M. Bryant

Hyde Park
Robert A. Chapin

Sheffield
Harold W. Corkum

Sutton
EvERETTE R. Fish

Gill
Francis E. Fournier

Dartmouth
Elliot D. Hall

Dudley
Edwin H. Hartley

Westfield
oger a. Hunt

Leicester
Nicholas B. Jacobson

New York City
Paul Jenkins

Wollaston

Edward R. Kelly

Gilbertville
Earl L. Morey

Sturbridge
Katherine B. Offutt

Southboro
Homer L. Parker

Brimfield
James W. Patten, Jr.

Sterling
James P. Powers

Wakefield
Robert E. Pratt

Florence
John F. Prentice

Plymouth
John N. Robinson

Littleton
Gordon M. Taylor

Granby
William E. Thomas

Amherst
Ernest H. Thorpe

Framingham
Paul E. Cheney

Medfield

Dairy

Kenneth W. Alton

Dudley
[Lawrence F. Barry

Roslindale
Frank S. Bishop

Springfield, Vt.
Kenneth H. Buell

Petersham
Alfred M. Chace

South Dartmouth
John W. Howe, Jr.

Nashua, N. H.
Carl W. Jekanoski

Amherst
Hugh W. Johnson

Saugus
Frederick O. Lawrence

Weymouth

Harold A.

Kenneth R. Mason

Maiden
Burton O. Olsen

Springfield
Oscar E. Olson, Jr.

Amherst
David E. Rantanen

Northampton
William C. Ross

North Quincy
John J. Ruda. Jr.

Dudley
James J. Shea

Amherst
Robert F. Strong

Strong
Kenneth G. Taylor

Northampton
Coates

Bernardston

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Fred A. Anable

Westboro
Norman S. Bailey

Newton Centre
John E. Bransford

Patchoque, N. Y.
Harold F. Carlson

Portland, Conn.
Edward L. Charron

Pelham
Alfred M. Davenport, Jr.

Watertown
Ellison D. Dodge

Belchertown
William E. Doty

West Springfield
Jean V. Giebel

East Northfield
Malcolm L. Graham

Bradford, Pa.

Floriculture

Roland Hall

New Bedford
Elizabeth L. Hanson

State Farm
Ann Haskell

Lynn
William J. Jennings

South Natick
Jason T. Kelley

Saxonville
Frederick K. LaBroad

Palmer
Barbara E. Schulte

Lowell
Willard Sheldon

Brookfield
Philip F. Smith

Methuen
Herman Waldecker, Jr.

Braintree
Grace J. Yukl
Turners Falls

Donald Harrison

Boston
Warren R. Parker

Braintree
Raymond Richardson

West Brookfield

Fruit Growing

Claude A. Rogers, Jr.

Harding
Joseph P. Sullivan, Jr.

Littleton
John Sutherland
Springfield
Clifford H. Terrell
Cheshire

Vegetable Gardening

Nelson C. Christensen Ransom P. Kelley

Wilson, Conn. Brookline .

Charles B. Healy Robert G. Morse, Jr.

Newton Centre Sharon

Horticulture

Robert W. Adams

Housatonic
Edward T. Brown

Marblehead
Hugo E. Carlson

Rosindale
Margaret A. Clancy

Dedham
Pardon Cornell

North Dartmouth
Philip A. Craig

Barre, Vt.

Arthur H. Dexter

Winchester
John G. Donovan

Cohasset
Arthur C. Forger

Norwood
Daniel A. Gleize

Stockbridge
August J. Gomes

Plymouth
Thomas J. Goodwin

Newton Upper Falls

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Albert K. Huke

New York City
Prank Innes

Barre, Vt.
Charles W. Jacoby

Quincy
Pearson Macintosh

Longmeadow
George M. Mathews

Mt. Vernon, N. Y.
Sherwood A. Moore

Leeds
JSTelson L. Paquette

Northampton
Vivian L. Payson

North Dartmouth
Vincent E. Phaneuf

Northampton

Merrick B. Price

South Weymouth.
Robert H. Ralston

Framingham
Richard A. Robbins

South Natick
Donald A. Samson

Florence
James F. Stevens

Andover
Richard C. Sturtevant

HaHfax
Frank J. Tick

Southbridge
Andrew Timosuk

Whitestone, N. Y.
Arnold V. Trible

Worcester
William G. Waldron
Pittsfield

Poultry

JEdward H. Allen

South Hadley
Wilson B. Ellsworth

West Hartford, Conn.
Albert O. Fischer

Vineyard Haven
Harry D. Friedman, Jr.

Newton Centre
Hammond C. Hosmer

Arlington
John J. Jennings

Shelton, Conn.
Edward S. Johnson

East Boston
James D. Mayo

Arlington
Donald W. Peckham

New Bedford
Pdwin W. Ready

Brighton

John D. Sprague

Weston
Fred L. Taylor, Jr.

Ashby
Frederick J. Tompkins

Lowell
Edwin A. Toth

Wallingford, Conn.
Walter D. Williams

Stamford, Conn.
Charles D. Keefe

Bellows Falls, Vt.
John J. Loncar

Worcester

Arnold Whittaker
Winchester

Wilbur P. Young

Wallingford, Conn.

HORTICULTURE SHOW

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STUDENT COUNCIL

OFFICERS
Francis P. Dolan. President

Converse B. Smith, Vice-President

William P. Macomber, Secretary-Treasurer

MEMBERS

Francis P. Dolan
Converse B. Smith
William P. Macomber
Samuel T. Douglas
Hermeana E. Hopkins
Herbert A. Kimball

Albert L. Ratte
Donald A. Regan
Warren A. Riley
Ralph W. Tripp
Alfred M. Chace
Roland Hall

Upon this body rests the responsibility for the direction of undergraduate conduct;
for the instruction of incoming freshmen in the traditions of Stockbridge and likewise
in the penalties attending infringment of rules and regulations thereof; for the super-
vision of many social and class affairs ; and for the representation of student opinion and
student needs before the faculty and Director Verbeck.

Three accomplishments are worthy of note at this time. First the final recognition
of the part played in the Stockbridge school by women students in the recent action all-
owing S. C. S. to elect one representative to the council.

A sub-committee under the direction of Converse Smith cooperated with Director
Verbeck in arranging more interesting convocations. The evidence to date indicates that
their efforts were highly successful.

Lastly much credit is due to Albert Ratte and his Committee for the successful
Student-Faculty Social and Dance staged during the past winter. It proved to be one
of the most entertaining social gatherings of the year and we hope that this inaugural
event will establish a precedent leading to even more cordial relations between faculty
and student body.

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s. G. s.

Founded 1920

OFFICERS

President, Grace A. Jacobs

Vice-President and Sergeant-at-Arms, Elizabeth V. Flint

Secretary and Treasurer. Hermeana E. Hopkins

Margaret Adele Clancy
Elizabeth V. Flint

Jean V. Giebel
Ann Haskell

1935

Hermeana E. Hopkins

Grace A. Jacobs

1936

Katherine B. Offutt

Barbara E. Schulte

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KOLONY KLUB

Founded 1919

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KOLONY KLUB

OFFICERS

President, Warren A. Riley

Vice-Presideitt, Donald A. Regan

Secretary. Carl S. Chaney

Treasurer, Albert L

Ratte
Marshal, Alphonse P. Juhnevicz

Historian, William P. Macomber

Steward, Alexander M. Campbell

MEMBERS
1935

Richard C. Broughton
Alexander M. Campbell
Carl S. Chaney
Alphonse P. Juhnevicz
William P. Macomber

John H. V. Newman
Frederick W. Noonan
Albert L. Ratte
Donald A. Regan
Warren A. Riley

1936

Kenneth W. Alton
Fred A. Anable
Edward T. Brown
Kenneth H. Buell
Robert A. Chapin
Pardon Cornell
Alfred M. Davenport
Ellison D. Dodge
William E. Doty
Francis E. Fournier
Malcolm L. Graham
Elliot D. Hall
Roland Hall

Roger A. Hunt
Charles W. Jacoby
Jason T. Kelley
John J. Loncar
Kenneth R. Mason
Earl L. Morey
Robert G. Morse
Homer L. Parker
John N. Robinson
Clifford H. Terrell
Ernest H. Thorpe
Edwin A. Toth
Wilbur P. Young

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ALPHA TAU GAMMA

Founded 1919

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OFFICERS
President, Samuel T. Douglas, Jr.

Vice-President, Robert J. Clark

Secretary, Wesley M. Ball

Treasurer, MERRILL HUNT, Jr.

Sergeant-at-Arms, Earl Johnson

Historian, Hartwell B. Abbot

ALPHA TAU GAMMA

MEMBERS
1935

Hartwell B. Abbot

Malcolm D. Frink

Wesley M. Ball

Merrill Hunt

Michael E. Bemben

Earl Johnson

Walter J. Bobowiec

Herbert A. Kimball

Robert J. Clark

Melvin B. Lucas

Philip A. Craig

Leslie S. MacRobbie

James U. Crockett

Kenneth L. Reid

Francis P. Dolan

Russell F. Sears

Samuel T. Douglas, Jr.

Converse B. Smith

Malcolm R. Fobes

Ralph W. Tripp, Jr.

1936

Fenwick Beekman

Frank Innes

Frank S. Bishop

Carl W. Jekanowski

Harold F. Carlson

Charles D. Keefe

Edward L. Charron

Edward R. Kelly

Alfred M. Chace

Ransom P. Kelly

Nelson C. Christensen

James D. Mayo

Albert O. Fischer, Jr.

John F. Prentice

Arthur C. Forger

Edwin W. Ready

August J. Gomes

Joseph P. Sullivan, Jr.

Charles B. Healy

William G. Waldron

Walter

D. Williams

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THE STOCKBRIDGE PLAYERS

THREE WISE FOOLS

A Comedy by Austin Strong
Presented at Bowker Auditorium on Saturday Evening, June 1st, 1935

Cast of Characters

Mr. Theodore Findley Malcolm D. Frink

Dr. Richard Gaunt John U. Pera

Hon. James Trumbull Wilbur C. Stocking

Miss Fairchild Elizabeth V. Flint

Mrs. Saunders Hermeana E. Hopkins

Gordon Schuyler Allen S. Harlow

Benj amin Suratt Albert L. Ratte

John Crawshay Stanley F. Barnes

Poole - Alphonse P. Juhnevicz

Clancy Earl Johnson

Douglas Douglas W. Forrest

Policeman Frederick W. Noonan

Coach, Instructor Harold W. Smart

The play is the story of three old men, a judge, a physician and a financier who
share a home and live in a rut of methodical habit. The doctor thinks that they ought
to get out of their ruts and "roll among the buttercups". Into their lives comes the
daughter of the woman all three loved in earlier years. They try the buttercup cure,
find a few thistles mixed in, and return to their ruts the wiser and better therefor.

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COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE AND SPEAKERS

General Chairman
Malcolm D. Frink

Class Day Chairman
Luther H. Barstow, Jr.

Senior Protn Chairman
Frederick W. Noonan

Class Picnic Chairman
Alexander M. Campbell

Class Marshals
Richard C. Broughton Converse B. Smith

' Class Day Speakers

Michael E. Bemben, Oration Donald R. Regan, History

Allen S. Harlow, Prophecy

Commencement Speakers

James U. Crockett Gordon N. Holt

Samuel T. Douglas, Jr. Chester H. Niles

Prof.
RICHARD C. FOLEY

FACULTY ADVISOR
THE SHORTHORN

Richard C. "Dick" Foley is a graduate of
M. S. C. in the class of '27. Following a
couple of years as herdsman for a well-
known Guernsey establishment he returned
to his alma mater as instructor in Animal
Husbandry in 1930. His work as a teacher
has been outstanding, especially his courses
in Types and Market Classes and Meats. He
has also become an authority on pasture
management, and earned his master's degree
in this field. His sincerity and thoroughness,
together with a keen sense of humor, make
him a prime favorite with all Animal Hus-
bandry majors.

As faculty advisor to this year's Shorthorn
board "Dick" has rendered invaluable service
and the board wishes, herewith, to express
to him its deep appreciation for his con-
structive criticism and his friendly council.,

Prof.
WAYNE J. LOWRY

MOST POPULAR PROFESSOR

Professor Lowry with his independent
mind, his positive methods of expressing
himself, and his definite horticultural inter-
ests, has been a great asset to the College and
to the student body. As a teacher he has
the rare ability of making his students enjoy
their work and respect the instructor because
of the interest which he creates in the subject.

It is his efficient, capable method in hand-
ling the various questions pertaining to his
work, and other activities, which are prompt-
ly and courteously answered, with no doubt
left in the questioner's mind as to the stand
of the instructor, that has won the respect
of the horticultural students.

We have to admire him for his apparent
freedom, for his enjoyment of nature. Many
of the good trails on Mt. Toby show the
efforts of his endeavors in trail cutting,
hiking, and comradship, which are promoted
through this love of the outdoors. We can
all learn much from his personality, his
earnestness, and his philosophy of life.

Professor Lowry's un-
timely and saddening
death on May 20th,
1935, causes us to dedi-
cate this page to the
memory of one we
loved so well.

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A HISTORY OF STOGKBRIDGE SCHOOL

It seems, unfortunately, that the students of Stockbridge School know very little
about the history and background of the School. This is not by any means entirely
their fault because they have had no opportunity to study or read about its history.
There has never been an historical sketch published and we hear only a little by word
of mouth. It is felt that an historical sketch could do much to stimulate interest and
appreciation. It would give a feeling perhaps that we have traditions. Perhaps it will
make us appreciate that Stockbridge School has played a more vital part in our lives
than we have realized. The Class of 1935 hopes that it has made a real contribution to
the future of Stockbridge by making this attempt to publish this, even though it be
modest and short.

We had better begin perhaps with the actual acts that created the school. There
were, of course, circumstances, thoughts, and ideas which preceded by many years the
actual beginning of the school. In fact some of these circumstances take us back to
1893 and there is at least one very interesting effect that those years had.

Our first reference is to the annuals of the Legislature of the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. Looking back we find an extract from the "Journal of the House" of
Tuesday, May 14, 1918, as follows: — "Resolved, That in the opinion of the General
Court there should be established at the Massachusetts Agricultural College a two-years
course in practical agriculture in completion of which certificates of graduation should
be granted; that the course should be open to all residents of the Commonwealth who
have attained the age of seventeen years and who possess the educational qualifications
necessary for admission to any public high school of the Commonwealth."

And next, looking to the proceedings of the Trustees of Massachusetts Agricultural
College we find that in October 1918 — "It was voted by the Trustees that the College
oflfer a course of study that will meet the intent and spirit of the Legislature of 1918
embodied in Senate Resolution No. 374". And so now, at this date, the responsibility
of organization finally rests with the administration.

But let us look to the events preceding these steps. There had been for some time
a Ten Weeks Winter School at which practical men already in the field of agriculture
could get special training at the College during the slack winter months. And still
further back, in 1893 to be exact, there was organized under President Goodell a two-
year school. Evidently it did not prove successful for it lasted only two weeks. Professor
Rand in his book "Yesterdays" says this about them (referring to the two-year students) :
"The Trustees voted NOT to call them the Wilder School of Agriculture but the Four-
Year students did vote to call them Shorthorns".

The four-year students were very much perturbed about these two-year men being
on campus. They thought that there was a grave danger that M. A. C.'s scholastic
reputation would fall into disrepute. This same feeling, just as strong as before, was
present when the new rwo-year school was organized in 1918. The title of our Year-
book as you see has an interesting origin.

There were many influences and reasons which caused the Legislature to enact that
fortunate piece of legislation. It was at the end of the war period and agricultural
prosperity was at its peak. At that time the future of agriculture looked bright and
the war-time experience had shown a need for trained men in that field. Too many,
it seemed, of the graduates of agricultural colleges while they went into fields related
to agriculture did not become "dirt farmers". There were many men who felt them-
selves to be too old to go to college, but still felt the need for some vocational training.
There were men who for one reason or another could not meet either the scholastic or
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school to go to work and later in life realized the necessity of education. So, it was
with such people in mind, particularly, that the school was created.

Immediately after the vote of the Trustees, President Butterfield requested that a
four months course be organized to start in November or December with courses wholly
elective. Professor John Phelan was called from his chair in Rural Sociology to take
over the directorship of the school and other related short courses. A committee made
up of Professors Cance, Sears, Foord, Fernald, and McNutt was asked to frame a tentative
course. Similar courses which were being given at Ohio, Maryland, Nebraska, Michigan,
Maine, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Missouri, Mississippi, and Wisconsin were studied
and a program was formulated. The announcement, embodied in a 29 page catalogue
dated November 1918, offered ten courses and stated that women were as free to take
them as men. Fifteen names appeared in the list of faculty. Classes were to meet five
times a week in each subject for one hour at a time with one additional laboratory hour
for each class hour. Tuition was free to residents of the State.

On December 2, 1918, thirty-five students had the honor of becoming the entering
class of a school which was to quickly become a success.

The Recess Committee on Education of the Legislature visited the college later in
the year and made very close inquiries as to the steps the college was taking to make
effective the resolution of the Legislature. It was recommended that the school should
avoid as far as possible entering the field of secondary agricultural education. This
could be done by eliminating as mach as possible the courses providing for general
education and by confining the courses to teaching practical work.

Other pressing problems were coming up. How long should the school year be?
Finally it was decided that it should begin in the fall at the same time that the college
opened for four-year students. For the entering classes the year would end at the
end of the winter term at which time they left to do their placement work on farms.
As for the Seniors, they were to remain the full three terms. Then, something had
to be done about instructors. A special staff was needed. Hitherto professors and
instructors of the college had been giving the lectures and supervising the laboratory
work. Some of them were to continue but more instructors were needed and in adding
to the staff care must be taken that only men who were well versed in their field, who
were good at teaching and who had broad human sympathies were chosen. The second
catalogue, 1919, listed thirty-two instrucrors on the faculty. The problem of handling
the placement training was perplexing. The requirements for this part of the course
made their first appearances in the 1919 catalogue too. It looked as if a special officer
would be required to take charge of this work. However, it was not until the 1921-22
school-year that the first real Supervisor of Placement Training, whose work was solely
this field, was added to the staff.

It was no simple task, this organizing of the two-year school. It was started at a
time when the military situation was tense. The four-year college had been disrupted
somewhat by men leaving as volunteers or because of the draft. The age requirement
for entrance had been set at seventeen but this had to be lowered to sixteen temporarily
because of the draft. The economic situation was abnormal at the time too. Director
Phelan was indeed working under difficulties. He had in front of him a spectre, as it
were, of former attempts to establish a two-year school all of which had failed. But,
Director Phelan had much respect and admiration for President Butterfield and if
President Butterfield wanted the school to be successfully established it must be done.
All references to the early history of the school speak of him in terms of praise and
today we write in terms of praise also.

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The second school year began September 22, 1919, and ended June 22, 1920.
This year the catalogue listed sixteen courses for entering students and thirty-four courses
for the second year. It stated too that there would be weekly Assemblies on Wednesday
afternoons and special Chapel Services on Sundays during the winter months. Refer-
ence was also made to the library facilities of the college: "The College Library occupies
the entire lower floor and basement of the Chapel-Library building". Two hundred and
nine students were enrolled this year.

In 1920-21 we find that the faculty list has increased to forty-three. There is
some mention made of a Two-year Council formed for the purpose of representing the
student body. A partial description of the social advantages of the college includes a
few words about the "Trophy Room" in North College: "A room for lounging, music,
reading, and study", also reference is made to a game room in the basement of North
College. Remember, the Memorial Building was not in existence then. But, the big.
item of interest is found in the statement of regulations: "Students are allowed ten
percent cuts from Chapel, Assembly, and classes".

This same year was rather a trying one. An act called the "Vocational Rehabili-
tation Act" which provided for vocational instruction for veterans of the World War
had been passed by Congress. All Land-Grant Colleges were supposed to aid in this
work and at Massachusetts Agricultural College it fell to the lot of the two-year school
to provide a "Special Unit Course in Agriculture". Now Kipling once said something
to the effect that "Soldiers ain't painted angels". There were about two hundred and
thirty Veterans enrolled and an heterogeneous crowd they were. Some of them could
neither read nor write. Special teachers had to be added to the staff to teach English
and Arithmetic. A letter from one of these men to Director Phelan said that when
he came he could neither read nor write but thanks to his good teachers he could read
a newspaper now as well as anyone. So, at least some of these men took full advantage
of their opportunities.

June 6, 1921, was the date of the first commencement. Seventy-nine men and
ten women were graduated. Class Day exercises were held in the Rhododendron Garden
on Saturday afternoon. On the same afternoon the Class Memorial Fountain was-
dedicated in front of Wilder Hall and President Butterfield accepted the gift for the
college. Prexy was the first to drink from the fountain although it must have been
with some misgivings because the water of the newly installed fountain was probably
rusty and dirty. To some of us the reason we were required to salute the fountain as
freshmen has never been clear, now it is explained. A banquet was held in Draper
Hall that evening; a Baccalaureate Service was held on Sunday; and Commencement
exercises were held in Stockbridge Hall on June 6th with Senator Ladd of North Dakota
delivering the address. The climax came with the Prom that night. We read that
the music was good, the decorations excellent, and favors were given to every person
attending.

The Class of 1921 did something else too. They published the first Year-book,
the first "Shorthorn". And, after looking it through we are convinced that they did it
very well. We discover in this Year-book that three Fraternities or "Clubs" have been
established. Alpha Tau Gamma and Kolony Klub were founded in 1919 and the
W. T. E. Club was founded in 1920. There is a Sorority called Alpha Delta Sigma
which was founded in 1919 also.

In the 1921-22 catalogue we find some interesting statistics as to the trend of
enrollment. In 1918, 35 students; in 1919, 209 students; in 1920, 280 students; and
in 1921, 324 students. Who could deny that the Two-year School was growing? Rules
were apparently increasing too because now, besides the Wednesday afternoon assembly,
attendance at Chapel exercises on two mornings a week is required. Placement Training

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has definitely come into its own now because at last there is a man named in the Staff
who carries the official title of "Supervisor of Placement Training". Among descriptions
of social life on campus it is announced that a new building called the "Memorial
Building"" had been erected in memory of the "Aggie" men who died in the war.
The social center on campus is now this building. The main floor is composed of a
Memorial Room, a lounging room and offices; the upper floor provides a place for
dancing and parties; and in the basement there are pool and billiard tables and bowling
alleys. The Year-book this year tells us that the sorority, Alpha Delta Sigma, has been
reorganized and now calls itself the S. C. S. The W. T. E. Club has ceased to exist
for some unknown reason.

The 1922-23 school-year is full of new developments. A student organization,
the Student Council, has definitely crystallized. It is composed of twelve members ;
six seniors, four juniors, one representative of the Vocational Poultry Course, and one
delegate-at-large. The Student Council was formed: "For the purpose of fostering
the traditions and customs of Massachusetts Agricultural College among all Short Course
students relative to the action and discipline of such students. Duties shall consist of
the general duties of such a body where self-government is practiced". The Clubs are
oraginizing still further by adopting "rushing rules". Alpha Tau Gamma is seeking
new quarters. We read in a letter dated April 27, 1923, from the Direaor of Short
Courses to President Butterfield that "The A. T. G., an organization of thirty-five or
forty men, has been organized for four years now and wish a permanent home. They
seem to be doing a lot of good for the school and they deserve consideration.
They would like to secure the top floor of North College formerly occupied by the
"Commons Club". And they did secure the top floor and made it their home until
they bought their present house on Pleasant Street. Kolony Klub it seems had bought
a house in 1920.

Again we go to the Year-book to seek information and again we find some. In
the middle of the book we stumble on a cartoon. It is a picture of a man throwing out
a life preserver to some one in the water. On the life preserver is painted the words,
"For Freshmen Only". The title of this cartoon is, "Gone Forever are the Days of
Pond Parties". What significance this innocent drawing has! There is a story behind
it and it goes something like this: It seems that all cases of misconduct on the part of
the freshmen were duly considered by the Student Council and if a verdict of "guilty"
was rendered, it automatically carried the sentence of a complete ducking in the pond.
So, on occasions, a staging with a long plank extending out over the water was built at
the end of the pond where the cross-walk is. The offending freshman was sought out,
escorted down there and charges were solemnly preferred against him. The freshman
then walked out on the plank and was followed by the President of the Council. The
freshman would then jump in but the President didn't. Well it seems that this year
the President of the Council, who was also President of one of the Clubs, took his
duties pretty much to heart, so much so that the Freshmen considered him a trifle over-
bearing. A case of misconduct occurred and the President performed his duties to
the letter by following the freshman out on the plank, but, as the freshman leaped into
the water he seized the President and both were ducked. The dignity and morale of
the Council suflFered considerably because of this happening and pond parties of this
type ceased, never to be resumed.

Perhaps this is a good time too to speak of the hat rushes of those days. They
proved to be rugged encounters and the hats often were the least important souvenirs
collected.

During the next few years apparently few outstanding events have occurred. Place-
ment Training occupies the first position in the catalogue and the Social Union activities

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of the four-year college are consistently mentioned. Early in the life of the school it
was realized that provision should be made for athletics. The two-year men were
ineligible for playing on the four-year teams. Other two-year schools could not be
studied as examples because they had done veiy little in providing an athletic program.
Professor Curry Hicks who was at the time and still is Professor of Physical Education
at Massachusetts State College bent his efforts towards organizing an athletic program
for the school. Emory E. Grayson was made Coach of two-year athletics in 1919 and
remained until 1924. Football, Basketball and Baseball games were played with teams
"in and out of Amherst". The task of coaching the teams when the Veterans were in
school was indeed arduous. Lorin E. Ball was the one to succeed "Em" Grayson as
Director of Athletics.

We have now reached the school year of 1927-28 and a most important change
has occurred. Residents of Massachusetts who have hitherto had to pay no tuition
woefully find that from now on they will pay sixty dollars per year.

A year later another change has occurred. This is a momentous one. In May
1928 the Trustees of the College vote to change the name from "The Two-year Course
in Practical Agriculture" to "Stockbridge School of Agriculture". It was felt that this
would more clearly differentiate between the two-year, non-degree courses and the four-
year, degree courses offered at the same college. It was named Stockbridge after Levi
Stockbridge the first Piesident of Massachusetts Agricultural College. Levi Stockbridge
was a man possessing many fine attributes and he commanded the respect of all who
knew him. As the first President, his eflforts to make the College a permanent and
successful institution never ceased. We feel that it is an honor to bear his name and
a better one could not have been chosen. There is in possession of the Stockbridge
family a silk hat that Levi Stockbridge wore when he was a member of the Massachusetts
General Assembly. We have a fond hope that someday it will be given to the school
as a memento of a great leader.

Looking through the 1928-29 catalogue we find that the "Shorthorn" and the
Clubs are mentioned for the first time. Rather tardy recognition we should say.

We are now going to skip a few years because this span seems to have been rather
lean as far as historical information goes. We have now arrived at the 1931-32 school
year and not a bit too early it seems, because classes this year start promptly at seven-
thirty in the morning and continue to five P. M. Well, anyway, it is just as hard on
the professors as on the students. This year the new Physical Education Building is
ready for use. What a lot that means to us: a team room for Stockbridge athletic teams,
a big indoor cage, a swimming pool. Stockbridge athletics now embrace cross-country,
winter track, and hockey as well as the two major sports, football and basketball.

Next year we go to Assembly on Wednesday mornings instead of Wednesday after-
noons and there are no more weekly Chapels for us.

Finally we come to the year when we, the Class of 1935, entered. We are the
first class to enter under the semester plan. Formerly the college year consisted of three
terms. The fitst term extended from October to Christmas, the second from New Years
to March 21st approximately, and the third consumed the rest of the year. We saw
President Baker inaugurated and were represented at the ceremony. We have witnessed
the erection of two new buildings on campus, namely Thatcher Dormitory and Goodell
Library.

There are numerous objects on the campus and in the buildings which we have
often seen but we wonder how many have recognized them as gifts of previous Stock-
bridge classes. We spoke about the fountain in front of Wilder Hall that was given by
the Class of 1921. We have saluted it often if not well. But, we wonder how many
know about the drinking fountain in the basement of the Memorial Building, that was

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the gift of the Class of 1922. We wager that almost every one of us has at some time
or other sat out a dance on the lounge in front of the fire-place in the "Mem" building.
The clock facing you over the fire-place was given by the Class of 1923. And across
the hall in the Council Room is a table and chair presented by the Class of 1924. In
the beautiful Memorial Room itself is a Stand of Colors and the State Flag, the class
gift from 1925. Outdoors over on the east side of the campus in the formal garden is
a sun-dial given by the Class of 1926. We wager too that as you sat in the reading
room of the Library and watched the clock to tell when you should leave for classes
or to see if it wasn't almost five o'clock so that you could go swimming you never knew
that you were looking at the clock given by the Class of 1927. The Class of 1928
contributed their gift to the Physical Education Building Fund. The American Flag
and the State Flag in Bowker Auditorium are held by the bronze flag holders given by
the Class of 1929. The Class of 1930 aided the Stockbridge Dramatic Club by
purchasing a rug for them. The Class of 1931 spent their money for Prom favors and
of course took them home with them. In 1932 the Campus was enriched by a one
hundred and fifty dollar gift of Evergreen plantings. In the Herd-Book room in Stock-
bridge Hall there hangs a large and beautiful picture of Sir Galahad given to the
Department of Agriculture by the Class of 1933. Our friends of last year left a
collection of Catawbiense for the Rhododendron Garden and a marker made from a
granite boulder. And as to our gift, well, we will have to come back to the "Amherst
Game" next fall and see the Band wearing the smart uniforms which we have helped
to purchase.

We leave behind also, this history, sketchy and incomplete though it is. We hope
that it will refresh our memories and increase our respect for our Alma Mater and may
it inspire future Stockbridge men the same way, if perchance they read this. There was
a time when there was a bitter feeling between the students of Stockbridge and the
College. That has nearly disappeared now and may it be entirely erased in the near
future.

These last few weeks in April and May have been enjoyable ones, but, we won't
really live them to the full until at some future date our memories bring us back to the
beautiful little town of Amherst, the sloping, green campus of Massachusetts State
College, and we hear again the bell in the Chapel tower calling us to hurry-hurry-hurry.

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PLACEMENT TRAINING

The Placement Training division of the Stockbridge School curriculum is unique.
There has been some discussion in the past, on the part of college administrations,
concerning the advisability of requiring the entering student to have had at least a year
of praaical work between graduation from high school and his entrance into college.
The idea has many merits which will be put forth later, but, the difficulty lies in the
fact that to meet such requirements would be impossible for most students.

Placement Training successfully overcomes this obstacle. It is one of the very few
such programs carried on in the field of education and carried on successfully. So, we
consider it an outstanding part of our education.

It is not like a trade school program where work and study are intermingled during
the school year. The freshman student enters and gets six months of intensive practical
study which furnishes him a general background of knowledge in his chosen major.
His mind is stimulated to think about the things he wishes to learn; he is made alert
so that his mind is more observing ; he has been taught the theory and now he is anxious
to test it. In the meantime he has been enjoying the social life that is found at college
and he has had the opportunity of participating in organized sports.

Then he takes a job and sticks to it for six months. It is not a job directed by
impractical theories, nor is it one where money is of no consideration. On the contrary,
Tie is put to work for an employer in the practical field who runs his business to fit
into the scheme of things as they are in this practical world, and who makes his living
from his business. Truly the student comes into contact with the work he has chosen
for his living in an intimate way and he soon learns his fitness or his failure to qualify
in that field.

Let us consider reasons why the Placement Training we Seniors have been through
and which others will go through, is much an important event in our lives.

It is universally agreed that responsibility of one sort or another develops self-
reliance, initiative, and foresight ; at least it does if the man takes his responsibilities
seriously. Placement Training perhaps more than anything else occurring in our normal
life, at our present age, serves to develop our character, to stabilize our ideas, and to
bring us face to face with the fact that the world does not owe us a living, but rather,
we have to fight for what we get.

Development of character, self-reliance, a more mature philosophy of life, experi-
ence in making contacts with strangers; these things alone, to say nothing of the value
of the experience one gets from his work, are enough to make Placement Training
worthwhile.

A majority of the students come to Stockbridge directly from high school. Their
life has so far been relatively easy ; they have not had to work too hard ; they have not
had too many worries, for their parents bore them; and to some of them this was their
first time away from home. All is changed now. When they go to work for their
new employer, life is no longer easy and pleasant. They must bend their backs and
skin their knuckles. It makes no difference to the employer who one's father is or what
his reputation is, the man himself is all that counts. He has to use judgment in executing
his assignments for otherwise he is at cross-sticks with his boss and the latter has all
the advantage. The student automatically has a reputation which he must live up to.
He has been to college and studied for six months therefore, why shouldn't he be more
intelligent than the average young man of his age? The ambitious student dares not
do anything but live up to this expectation for his employer is a possible source of a
^ood recommendation which he will sorely need in landing a job after graduation.

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When the student goes out on Placement he is living away from home, rubbing
shoulders with the rest of the world. This is good experience, too, because it teaches
him to adjust himself to living with the people he finds next to him. It offers an
opportunity to apply some psychology or to learn it, whichever the case may be. And
the student must adapt himself because he has to stick to the job and life might just as
well be enjoyable as disagreeable.

Perhaps it may seem that this character building is being stressed too much because,
after all. Placement Training is intended to give practical experience in the particular
field of work the student has chosen. But, curiously enough, that seems to be the out-
standing result. Ask any Professor about the effect on the student and he will invariably
answer that he notices a tremenduous change in the man who comes back as a Senior
from the boy who went out as a Freshman. There has been a change from youth to
man. He is more poised; he knows better what he wants from his studies and conse^
quently seeks it; he has grasped the realization of the necessity of education and fully
appreciates the opportunities offered him. Small wonder that these men are able to
take up the work of organization such as the Student Council and the Fraternities.
The weaker ones have been eliminated. They have either quit or could not hold their
job, in either case they could not return as Seniors.

But, we must not forget the value of the practical experience the students get.
Experience is the best teacher; there are certain things that one can not learn from
books. The student goes out with a good bit of theory stored away in his mind which
has been taught him by his professors. Is this theory stuff practical? Well, here is
an opportunity to put it to test and an opportunity for observations. Innumerable
questions arise as his work goes along, these he puts away in the back of his head with
the thought that next fall he will have the chance to find the answers.

It is indeed fortunate that Placement Training has been made such an important
part of our work. When, as a prospective applicant, we studied the Stockbridge School
■catalogue, we were apt to scoff at the idea of Placement, with the words, "I don't want
to spend my time doing that work, I had rather be studying". But, now, after we have
been through it we fully realize that the idea is sound and farsighted.

Much credit is due to the Directors of the Placement work who laid the foundations
and who have so successfully guided its growth. Indeed this is an apt time to express
our appreciation to our present Placement Supervisor, "Em" Grayson. We have all had
intimate contact with him and found him to be fair and helpful and thoroughly in love
with his work. He believes very sincerely that what he is trying to do will be a benefit
to us.

So we may well be proud of the fact that we. Seniors, have experienced Placement
Training and have succeeded. We may consider ourselves fortunate to have gone to
a school which placed us on a job in order to broaden our experience and which helped
us to make the best of it.

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