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JOHN JESSEL
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WILLIAM S. BOETTCHER, JR.
Business Manager
• STUDENTS
ACTIVITIES
ATHLETICS
FEATURES
Y FOREWORD
J[f, in years to come, this SHORTHORN
for 1938, will bring to your mind pleasant
memories of school life, then we will feel that
our endeavors in editing this book were not
in vain.
The Editors.
DEDICATION
Born in Kitchener, Ontario, in 1899, Grant B. Snyder graduated from
Ontario Agricultural College of Toronto University in 1922. Prior to graduation
he was for two years assistant plant hybridist at the experiment station there.
Grant came to the Massachusetts State College in 1922 as Instructor in
Vegetable Gardening. By 1935 he had risen to a professorship and was
made head of the Department. Here he has done on outstanding job in
bringing about coordination of work and cooperation of individuals interested
in vegetable gardening, and he has given new purpose and inspiration and
direction to the work in that field. His exhibition work with vegetables has
been so outstanding that he has been named to the vegetable exhibition
committee of the New York World's Fair. He has made notable contributions
to junior vegetable judging and in that field has already become a figure of
national prominence.
But it is as a teacher and counselor that Stockbridge men and women
have come to appreciate him. He has built a series of courses that have
brought a new interest to vegetable gardening and an increasing number of
students find their way to him. We hope that his influence may continue
for many years in the industry and on the campus.
Ralph A. Van Meter, Ph.D.,
Professor of Pomology,
Head of Pomology Department,
Head of the Division of Horticulture.
DEDICATION
We, the Class of 1938, respectfully dedicate
our yearbook, the SHORTHORN,
to our friend and advisor,
GRANT B. SNYDER.
HUGH POTTER BAKER. D.Oec, LL.D.
President of Massachusetts State College
Born 1878. B.S., Michigan State College, 1901;
M.F., Yale University, 1904- D.Oec, University of
Munich, 1910; LL.D., Syracuse University, 1933.
Spent several years with U. S. Forest Service ex-
amining public lands in Central Idaho, Wyoming,
Nebraska; field studies in New Mexico, Washington,
Oregon. Assistant Professor of Forestry, Iowa State
College, 1904-07. Professor of Forestry, Pennsylvania
State College, 1907-12. Dean and Professor of Silvi-
culture, New York State College of Forestry, 1912-20.
Executive Secretary, American Paper and Pulp
Association, 1920-28. Manager Trade Association
Department, Chamber of Commerce of the United
States, 1928-30. Dean, New York State College of
Forestry, Syracuse, 1930-33. Fellow, A. A. A. S.,
F. R. G. S. (London). Member, 2nd R. O. T. C, Fort
Sheridan, Illinois, August — November 1917. With
46th Infantry and member of General Staff, 1917-19.
Major, O. R. C. President of M. S. C, 1933—.
ROLAND H. VERBECK. B.S.
Director of Stockbridge School of Agriculture
Bom 1886. B.S., M.S.C., 1908. Principal Peters-
ham (Mass.) Agricultural High School, 1908-10.
Headmaster Parsonfield (Maine) Seminary, 1910-16.
First Lieutenant, Air Service, Commanding 281st
Aero Squadron, American Expeditionary Forces,
1917-19. Service in France, 1918-19. Director, New-
York State School of Agriculture at St. Lawrence
University, Canton, N. Y., 1919-24. Director of Short
Courses, M.S.C., 1924 — . National Education Associ-
ation, Harvard Teachers' Association, Phi Sigma
Kappa.
ROLLIN H. BARRETT
Editorial boards come and go, but every
year finds Professor Rollin H. Barrett, the
SHORTHORN hardy perennial, welcoming a
new group of editors. To "Pop" we owe our
deepest gratitude for his wealth of suggestions
and timely advice.
The Editors.
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FACULTY
ALLEN E. ANDERSON, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Agricultural
Engineering
A.B., University of Nebraska, 1923. M.A., University of Ne-
braska, 1924. Ph.D., Harvard University, 1934. Teaching Fellov/
in Math., University of Nebraska, 1922-24. Instructor in Math.,
University of Oklahoma, 1924-25. Assistant Professor of Math.,
State Teachers College, Kirksville, Missouri, 1925-28. Instructor
in Math., Harvard University, 1929-32. Instructor in Math.,
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1932-33. Chairman, Department
of Math., Wagner College, 1933-37. Assistant Professor of
Agricultural Engineering, M.S.C., 1937 — . Sigma Xi,
LORIN E. BALL, B.S., Instructor in Physical Education
Born 1898. B.S., M.A.C., 1921. Coach of Freshman Basketball,
1921-25. Coach of Freshman Baseball, 1922-24. Attended Su-
perior, 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 BANTA, B.S., Assistant Professor of Poultry Husbandry
B.S., Cornell University, 1915. Head of the Department of
Poultry Husbandry, New York State 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., Professor of Farm Management
Born 1891. B.S., Connecticut State College, 1918. Assistant
County Agricultural Agent, Hartford County, Conn., 1918-19.
Instructor, Vermont State School of Agriculture, 1919-20. Princi-
pal, 1920-25. M.S., Cornell University, 1926. Assistant Pro-
fessor of Farm Management, M.S.C., 1926-37. Professor of Farm
Management, 1937—. Phi Mu Delta.
ETHEL W. BLATCHFORD, B.S., Director of Physical Education
for Women
Born 1910. Graduate of Posse-Nissen School of Physical Edu-
cation, 1929. Recreational Therapist at Taunton State Hospital,
Taunton, Mass., 1929-30. B.S., M.S.C., 1934. Instructor of
Physical Education for Women, M.S.C., 1934-37. Director of
Physical Education for Women, 1937 — . Member of Delta Psi
Kappa, Professional in Physical Education.
LYLE L. BLUNDELL, B.S., Professor of Horticulture
Born 1897. B.S., Iowa State College of Agriculture and Me-
chanic Arts, 1924. With Olmsted Brothers, Landscape Archi-
tects, 1924-31. Professor of Horticulture, M.S.C., 1931—. Gamma
Sigma Delta.
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KATHLEEN CALLAHAN, A.B. Instructor of Physical Education
Born 1910. A.B., West Virginia University, 1929; Certificate of
Hygiene and Physical Education, Wellesley College, 1931.
Instructor of Physical Education, Florida State College for
"Women, 1931-33. Instructor of Physical Education, Radcliffe
College, 1933-37. Instructor of Physical Education, M.S.C.,
1937 — . Chi Omega. Member Swimming Committee, Boston
Board of Officials (Women).
ALAN W. CHADWICK, B.Sc, Manager of Dining Hall
Born 1909. B.Sc, Massachusetts State College, 1931. Cornell
University, Hotel Course, Summer 1934. Assistant Manager of
Dining Hall, 1933-34. Manager of Dining Hall, 1934 — . Adelphia,
Lambda Chi Alpha.
GLADYS M. COOK, M.S., Instructor in Home Economics
B.S., Battle Creek College, 1934. Internship in Nutrition, Indiana
University Hospitals, Indianapolis, 1935. M.S., Massachusetts
State College, 1936. Research Fellow, 1936, M.S.C. Research
Assistant, Home Economic Research, 1937, M.S.C. Instructor
in Home Economics, 1937 — . American Dietetics Association,
American Home Economics Association.
JAMES D. CURTIS, M.F., Instructor in Forestry
B.A., University of British Columbia, 1929. B.A.Sc, (Forestry)
University of British Columbia, 1930. M.F., Harvard University,
1934. Topographer Campbell River Timber Company, 1928.
Research Assistant, B.C. Forest Service, 1929-32. Forest Surveys
Division, B.C., Forest Service, 1935. Instructor in Forestry,
M.S.C, 1935 — . Senior Member Canadian Society of Forest Engi-
neers. Member of Society of Professional Engineers of B.C.
Alpha Delta Phi. Senior Member Society of American Foresters.
WILLLIAM H. DAVIS, Ph.D.. Assistant Professor of Botany
Ph.B., New York State Teachers College. A.B., Cornell Uni-
versity. M.A. and Ph.D., University of Wisconsin. Assistant in
Science, New York State Teachers' College and Cornell. Pro-
fessor of Botany, Nature Study and Agriculture, Iowa State
Teachers College. Assistant Professor of Botany, M.S.C, 1922 — .
Sigma Xi.
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. In-
structor 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 Sum-
mer School of Physical Education, 1926. M.S.C. Summer School,
1931-37. Assistant Professor of Physical Education, 1927 — . Secre-
tary and Treasurer, Eastern Inter-collegiate Athletic Association,
1926 — . Member, Advisory Committee, New England Inter-
collegiate Amateur Athletic Association, 1922-33. Member of
Association of College Track Coaches of America. Member
of National Collegiate Track Coaches Association.
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LAWRENCE S. DICKINSON, M.S., Assistant Professor
of Agronomy-
Born 1888. M.S., M.S.C., 1910. Superintendent of Grounds,
M.S.C., 1911-30. Leave of Absence, 1919. Instructor in Horti-
culture 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.
CHARLES NELSON DuBOIS. A.M., Instructor in English
Born 1910. Bay Path Institute, Teacher's Diploma, 1929. Middle-
bury College, A.B., 1934, A.M., 1935. University of London,
Diploma in English Language and Literature, 1935. Instructor
in English, New Hampton School, 1935-37. Assistant to Dean,
Bread Loaf School of English, Summers 1933-37. Instructor in
Enghsh, M.S.C., 1937—. Phi Beta Kappa, Kappa Delta Rho,
Kappa Phi Kappa, Pi Delta Epsilon.
MARION E. ENSMINGER, M.A., Assistant Professor of Animal
Husbandry
B.S., University of Missouri, 1931. M.A., University of Missouri,
1932. Field Agent, University of Missouri, 1929 and 1930. In-
structor in Missouri State Teachers College of Maryville, Mo.,
Summer terms, 1931 and 1932. Assistant to Superintendent
Federal Erosion Farm of Bethany, Missouri, 1932. Soil Erosion
Service, 1933, 1934. Manager, U.S.D.A., of "Dixon Springs
Pasture and Erosion Control Demonstration Project," 1935-37.
Assistant Professor of Animal Husbandry, M.S. C, 1937 — . Alpha
Zeta, Lambda Gamma Delta, Block and Bridle, Alpha Gamma
Sigma.
JOHN N. EVERSON, M.S., Instructor in Agronomy
Born 1887. B.S., M.S.C., 1910. M.S., M.S.C., 1936. Chemist
and Agronomist fertilizer companies, Missouri, Arkansas,
Georgia, 7 years; Industrial and Agricultural Chemist, 20
years. Soil Testing Specialist, M.S.C., 1934-36. Instructor in
Agronomy, M.S.C., 1936—.
RICHARD C. FOLEY, M.S., Assistant Professor in
Animal Husbandry
B.S., M.S.C., 1927. M.S., M.S.C., 1931. Herdsman, Stannox
Farm, 1927-29. S.N.P.C. Fellowship in Pasture Management
M.S.C, 1929-30. Temporary Instructor in Animal Husbandry,
M.S.C., 1929-30. Instructor in Animal Husbandry, M.S.C,
1931-36. Assistant Professor of Animal Husbandry, 1936 — .
Sigma Phi Epsilon, Phi Kappa Phi.
JULIUS H. FRANDSEN, M.S., Professor of Dairy Industry
and Head of the Department
Born 1877. B.S.A., Iowa State College, 1902. M.S., Iowa State
College, 1904. Assistant Station Chemist, Iowa State College,
1902-04. Dairy Chemist, Hazelwood Creamery, Portland, 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
American Association for the Advancement of 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 Depart-
ment of Dairy Industry, M.S.C, 1926 — . Gamma Sigma Delta,
Phi Kappa Phi.
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ARTHUR P. FRENCH, M.S., Professor of Pomology
and Plant Breeding
B.S., Ohio State University, 1921. M.S., M.S.C., 1923. In-
vestigator in Pomology, M.S.C. Experiment Station, 1921-23.
Instructor in Pomology, M.S.C, 1923-29. Assistant Professor
in Pomology, 1929-36. Alpha Zeta, Sigma Xi, Alpha Tau
Omega, Phi Kappa Phi. Professor, 1936 — .
JOHN C. GRAHAM, B.S., Agr., Professor of Poultry Husbandry
and Head of the Department
Milwaukee State Normal School, 1894. Student of Chicago
University, Summers of 1894-98. Teachers' Institute Work in
Wisconsin, 1894-1907. B.S., Agricultural University of Wiscon-
sin. 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. Fellow
of the Poultry Science Association, 1935.
EMORY E. GRAYSON, B.S., Director of Placement Service
Born 1894. B.S., 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, 1926-28. Supervisor of Placement Training, M.S.C,
1928-34. Director of Placement Service, 1934 — . Alpha Sigma
Phi, Adelphia.
MARGARET HAMLIN, B.A., Placement Officer for Women
B.A., Smith College, 1904. Agricultural Counselor for Women,
M.S.C, 1918-34. Placement officer for Women, 1934—.
JOSEPH F. HAUCK, M.S., Instructor of Agricultural Economics
Born 1911. B.S., Rutgers University, 1936. M.S., Rutgers Uni-
versity, 1937. Graduate Assistant in Agricultural Economics
at Rutgers University, 1936-37. Varsity Tennis Coach, Rutgers
University, 1936-37. Instructor of Agricultural Economics at
M.S.C, 1937—. Alpha Zeta.
CURRY S. HICKS, M.Ed., Professor of Physical Education and
Hygiene and Head of Division
Born 1885. Michigan Agricultural College, 1902-03. B.Pd.,
Michigan State Normal College, 1909. Assistant in Physical
Education, Michigan State 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 Education and Hygiene,
M.S.C, 1911-14. Associate Professor, 1914-16, and Professor,
1916 — . M.Ed., Michigan State Normal College, 1924. Head of
Division of Physical Education, M.S.C, 1936 — .
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ROBERT P. HOLDSWORTH, M.F., Professor of Forestry and
Head of the Department
Born 1890. B.S., Michigan State College, 1911. M.F., Yale,
1928. Royal College of Forestry, Stockholm, Sweden, 1928-29.
Forest Assistant, U.S. Forest Service, 1912-13. Administrative
Assistant and Forest Examiner in charge of White Top Purchase
Area, 1913-14. Professor of Forestry, University of Arkansas,
1929-30. Professor of Forestry, M.S.C., 1930—. Senior Member,
Society of American Foresters, Phi Kappa Phi.
S. CHURCH HUBBARD, Assistant Professor of Floriculture
1909-1915 virith A. N. Pierson, Inc., Cromwell, Conn., as Propa-
gator and Section Foreman of Roses, Superintendent and Sales-
man of Retail Department. Vice-President and Manager of
F. W. Fletcher, Inc., of Auburndale, Mass., 1915-16. Super-
intendent 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. Greenhouse Foreman and Instructor in
Floriculture, M.S.C., 1921-29. Assistant Professor of Floriculture,
M.S.C., 1928—.
BENJAMIN ISGUR, M.S., Instructor of Agronomy
Born 1911. B.S., Massachusetts State College, 1933. M.S.,
Massachusetts State College, 1935. Instructor of Agronomy, 1935.
Phi Kappa Phi. Member of American Society of Agronomy.
HELEN KNOWLTON, M.A., Associate Professor of Home Economics
A.B., Mount Holyoke College, 1903. Instructor, Atlanta Uni-
versity, 1903-05. Taught in High School, 1905-12. Graduate
Student and Instructor, Cornell University, 1912-16. Head of the
Home Economics Department, and Dean of Women, New Hamp-
shire State College, 1916-18. Y.W.C.A. Secretary, 1919-24.
M.A., Teachers College, 1924. Assistant Professor of Home
Economics, M.S.C., 1924-36. Associate Professor of Home
Economics, M.S.C., 1936—.
JOHN B. LENTZ, A.B., V.M.D., Professor of Veterinary Science and
Head of the Department.
Born 1887. A.B., Frankhn and Marshall College, 1908. V.M.D.,
School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania,
1914. Teaching and coaching at Franklin and Marshall Aca-
demy, 1908-11. Assistant Professor of Veterinary Science and
College Veterinarian, M.S.C., 1922-27. Head of the Department,
1927—. Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Sigma Kappa.
HARRY G. LINDQUIST, M.S., Assistant Professor in Dairying
Born 1895. B.S., M.S.C., 1922. Graduate Assistant, University
of Maryland, 1922-24. M.S., 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-
36. Assistant Professor, 1936 — .
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ADRIAN H. LINDSEY, Ph.D., Professor of Agricultural Economics
and Head of the Department.
Born 1897. B.S., University of Illinois, 1922. M.S., Iowa State
College, 1923. Ph.D., Iowa State College, 1929. Northwestern
University, Summer of 1926, University of Chicago, 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 Eco-
nomics, M.S.C., 1929—. Pi Gamma Mu.
WALTER A. MACLINN, M.S., Instructor in Horticultural
Manufactures
Born 1911. B.S., M.S.C., 1933. Research Fellow, M.S.C., 1934.
Research Fellow, Oregon State College, 1935. M.S., M.S.C.,
1935. Research Fellow, M.S.C., 1936. Industrial Chemist,
1936. Instructor in Horticultural Manufactures, M.S.C., 1936 — .
MERRILL I. MACK, M.S., Assistant Professor of Dairy Industry
Born 1902. B.S., Pennsylvania State College, 1923. Graduate
Assistant in Dairying, M.S.C., 1923-24. Research Fellow in
Dairying, University of Wisconsin, 1924-25. M.S., University of
Wisconsin, 1925. Instructor in Dairying, M.S.C., 1925-27.
Assistant Professor, 1927 — . Alpha Zeta, Phi Kappa Phi.
MINER J. MARKUSON, B.S., Assistant Professor of Agricultural
Engineering.
Born 1896. B.S., of Architecture, University of Minnesota, 1923.
Assistant Professor of Agricultural Engineering, Virginia Poly-
technical Institute, 1923-25. Non-commissioned Officer, 210th
Engineers, 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. In-
structor in Agricultural Engineering, M.S.C., 1921 — .
RANSOM C. PACKARD, M.S., Assistant Professor in Bacteriology
Born 1886. B.S.A., University of Toronto, 1911. M.S., Massa-
chusetts State College, 1933. Instructor in Bacteriology, M.S.C.,
1927-37. Assistant Professor, 1937—.
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CLARENCE H. PARSONS, M.S., Assistant Professor of Animal
Husbandry and Superintendent of Farm
Born 1904. B.S., M.S.C., 1927. Manager of Farm, 1927-28.
Instructor in Animal Husbandry, M.S.C., 1928-29. New England
Fieldman, Synthetic Nitrogen Products Corp., 1929-1930.
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.
GEORGE F. PUSHEE, Instructor in Agricultural Engineering
I.C.S., 1906. State Teachers Training Class, Springfield Voca-
tional 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 Me-
domak Summers, 1928 — . Special Course, M.S.C., 1924-25.
ERNEST J. RADCLIFFE, M.D., Professor of Hygiene and Student
Health Officer
Born 1898. M.D., University of Toronto, 1923. Private and
Clinic Practice. Canadian Field Artillery, 1916-19. Professor
of Hygiene and Student Health Officer, M.S.C., 1930 — . Massa-
chusetts Medical Society, American Medical Association.
NATHAN RAKIETEN, Ph.D., Instructor in Physiology
Born 1908. B.S., Wesleyan University, 1929. Ph.D., Yale
University, 1933. Porter Research Fellow, American Physio-
logical Society, 1933-34. Instructor, M.S.C., 1934 — . Member
Student Health Department. Member A.A.A.S., Sigma Xi.
VICTOR A. RICE, M.Agr., Professor of Animal Husbandry, Head
of the Department, and Head of the Div. of Agriculture
Born 1890. B.S., 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 Hus-
bandry, M.S.C, 1919—. Phi Kappa Phi.
J. HARRY RICH, B.S., Assistant Professor of Forestry
Born 1888. B.S., New York State College of Forestry, 1913.
M.F., 1937. Assistant Professor, M.S.C, 1933—. Sigma Xi,
Pi Kappa Alpha.
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OLIVER C. ROBERTS, B.S., Assistant Professor of Pomology
Bom 1895. B.S., 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 Pomolo-
gy, M.S.C., 1926-1935. Assistant Professor of Pomology, 1935—.
Theta Chi.
JOSEPH R. ROGERS, JR., Instructor in Physical Education.
Born 1906. Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1930. Instrument
Man, MetropoUtan District Water Supply Commission, 1930-31.
Instructor in Physical Education, M.S.C., 1931 — . Member
American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
DONALD E. ROSS, B.S., Instructor in Floriculture and
Greenhouse Foreman
Born 1896. B.S., 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 Sum-
mer School, M.A.C., 1928. Served in France with 101st Infantry,
26th Division, 1917-19. Alpha Gamma Rho.
WILLIAM C. SANCTUARY, M.S., Professor of Poultry Husbandry
Born 1888. B.S., M.S.C., 1912. New York State School of Agri-
culture, Morrisville, N, Y., 1912-18. U.S. Army, 1917-18. Pro-
fessor of Poultry Husbandry, M.S.C., 1921. Acting Director of
New York State School of Agriculture, 1924-25. Professor of
Poultry Husbandry, M.S.C., 1925—. Kappa Delta Phi, Theta
Chi.
FRANK R. SHAW, Ph.D., Instructor in Entomology and
Beekeeping
Born 1908, Belchertown, Mass. B.S., M.S.C., 1931. Graduate
Assistant at Cornell University, 1931-35. Assistant Experiment
Station Entomologist, Mass. Agric. Experiment Station, Summers,
1930-34. Assistant in Insect Morphology and Histology, Cornell
University, 1931-34. Instructor in Economic Entomology, Cornell
University, 1934- Jan. 1935. Instructor in Entomology and Bee-
keeping, M.S.C., 1935 — . Member of American Association of
Economic Entomologists; Entomological Society of America.
Sigma Xi. Ph.D., Cornell, 1936.
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 College. Instructor at Teachers College,
Columbia University; Head, Household Science, James Millikin
University. Professor of Home Economics, Head of Division,
Massachusetts State College, 1919 — .
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HAROLD W. SMART, A.B., LL.B., Assistant Professor in Business
Law, Accounting, Public Speaking, Dramatics.
Born 1895. LL.B., (Cum Laude) Boston University, 1918. Boston
University, 1919. Practiced Law, 1919-20. Instructor in Busi-
ness Law, M.S.C., 1921—. A.B., Amherst College, 1924. Phi
Delta Phi, Woolsack, Delta Sigma Rho, Adelphia.
GRANT B. SNYDER, M.S., Professor of Olericulture and
Head of Department
B.A.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. M.S.,
Michigan State College, 1931. Assistant Professor of Vegetable
Gardening, M.S.C., 1926-1935. Professor of Olericulture and
Head of the Department, 1935—.
WILLIAM H. TAGUE, B.S., Assistant Professor of Agricultural
Engineering
Born 1892. B.S., Agricultural Engineering, Iowa State Col-
lege. Assistant Professor of Agricultural Engineering, M.S.C.,
1929—.
CHARLES HIRAM THAYER, Assistant Professor 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., 1918-36.
Ascistant Professor in Agronomy, M.S.C., 1936 — .
CLARK L. THAYER, B.S., Professor of Floriculture and
Head of the Department
Born 1890. B.S., M.S.C., 1913. Graduate Work in Floriculture
and Plant Breeding, Cornell University, 1913-14. Instructor in
Floriculture, Cornell University, 1914-19. Associate Professor
and Head of Department, M.S.C., 1919-20. Professor of Flori-
culiure and Head of the Department, M.S.C., 1920 — . U. S.
Army, 1918. Alpha Gamma Rho, Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Alpha Xi,
Adelphia.
MARGARET R. THOROMAN, M.D., Assistant Professor of Hygiene
for Women
R.N., Methodist Hospital, Indianapohs, 1925. A.B., Indiana
University, 1932. M.D., Indiana University, 1935. Asbury
Hospital, Minneapolis, 1935-36. Belmont Hospital, Worcester,
Massachusetts, 1936-37. Nu Sigma Phi Medical Fraternity.
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EMIL J. TRAMPOSCH, B.S., Instructor in Horticulture
Born 1913. B.S., Massachusetts State College, 1935. Nursery
and private estate work. Instructor of Horticulture, M.S.C.,
1937—. Adelphia.
REUBEN E. TRIPPENSEE, Ph.D., Professor of Wildlife Management,
Department of Forestry
Born 1894. B.S., Michigan State College, 1920. M.S., Uni-
versity of Michigan, 1933. Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1934.
L. W. Watkins Farms, Manchester, Michigan, 1920-24. In-
structor of Science in Arthur Hill High Schools, Saginaw, Mich.,
1924-31. Jr. Instructor in Zoology, School of Forestry and Con-
servation, University of Michigan, 1931-34. In charge of Wild-
life Management, U. S. Forest Service, R. 9, Milwaukee, Wis-
consin, 1934-36. Professor of Wildlife Management, M.S.C.,
1936 — . Alpha Zeta, Seminar Botaricus, Phi Sigma, Phi Kappa
Phi, Sigma Xi.
ALDEN P. TUTTLE, M.S., Assistant Professor in Vegetable
Gardening
Born 1906. B.S., M.S.C., 1928. M.S., Pensylvania State Col-
lege, 1930. Graduate Assistant in Vegetable Gardening, Penn-
sylvania State College, 1928-1930. Instructor in Vegetable
Gardening, M.S.C., 1930-36. Assistant Professor in Vegetable
Gardening, 1936 — . Gamma Sigma Delta.
WILLIAM G. VINAL, Ph.D., Professor of Nature Education
Born 1881. B.S., Harvard, 1906. A.M., Harvard, 1907. Ph.D.,
Brown, 1924. Marshall College, 1907-09. Salem Teachers
College, 1910. Rhode Island College of Education, 1910-24.
Syracuse University, 1924-27. Western Reserve University,
1927-37. M.S.C., 1937—. Ranger Naturalist, Yosemite, Glacier,
and Crater Lake National Parks.
RALPH A. VAN METER, Ph.D., Professor of Pomology. Head of
Pomology Department and Head of the Division of
Horticulture
Born 1893. B.S., Ohio State University, 1917. Ph.D., Cornell
University, 1935. Extension Specialist in Pomology, M.S.C.,
1917. Served in France with the 3I7th 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., 1923—. Cornell University, 1924,
1930-31. Head of the Division of Horticulture, 1931 — . Head
of the Department of Pomology, 1936 — . Delta Theta Sigma,
Phi Kappa Phi.
HENRY VAN ROEKEL, D.V.M., M.S., Ph.D., Chief of Laboratory,
Department of Veterinary Science.
Bom 1901. D.V.M., Iowa State College, 1925. M.S., Virginia
Polytechnic Institute, 1926. B.S., Iowa State College, 1928.
Ph.D., Yale University, 1934. Sigma Xi, Animal Pathologist,
California Fish and Game and George William Hooper Founda-
tion for Medical Research, 1928-29.
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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 — .
HERBERT E. WARFEL, A.B., Assistant Professor of Zoology
Born 1902. A.B., Western State College of Colorado, 1926.
Teacher in Public Schools of North Dakota and Colorado, at
intervals, 1920-27. Assistant in Biology, Western State College,
1924-26. Assistant in Biology, Rocky Mountain Biological Sta-
tion, Summers, 1924-28. Graduate Assistant, Oklahoma Uni-
versity, 1927-29. M.S., Oklahoma University. Professor of
Biology, Broadus College, 1929. Mammalologist, Oklahoma
Biological Survey, Summers, 1930-31. Capital Hill Senior High
School, Oklahoma City, 1929-31. Assistant Professor of
Zoology, M.S.C., 1931—. Phi Sigma, Sigma Xi.
GILBERT L. WOODSIDE, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology
Born 1909. B.A., DePauwr University, 1932. M.A., Harvard
University, 1933. Ph.D., Harvard University, 1936. Assistant
Professor of Biology, M.S.C., 1936 — . Gamma Alpha, Phi Beta
Kappa, Sigma Xi.
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SENIORS
OFFICERS OF THE CLASS OF 1938
James Joseph Jenkins, President
Howard Paul Davison, Vice-President
Bertha Bement Antes, Secretary
Silvio Peter DeBonis, Treasurer
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Animal Husbandry
William Stowell Allen
North Darthmouth
Animal Husbandry Club, 1, 2.
Bill is a quiet fellow who pursued his studies with pain-
staking diligence. The squabbles concerning the proper
hour on which Walt and Bill should go to bed and get up,
were never settled between themselves. However, Bill
has settled something with someone else, and, may the
wedding bells soon ring merrily. We all wish Bill the best
of luck with his plans for the future.
Bertha Bement finies
Conway Animal Husbandry
Class Secretary, 2; S. C. S., 1, Tri Sig, 2; Dance Com-
mittee, 2; Glee Club, 2; Operetta, 2; Class Play.
We can say only the best for Bertha. The spirit and
determination that she has shown when confronted with
the masculine problems of the An. Hus. class has won
for her the admiration and friendship of her classmates.
When Director Verbeck congratulated Bertie on her success
in the Operetta tryouts, v*^e were surprised and pleased.
Bertha's cheerfulness and good nature will serve to keep
her long in our memories.
Francis Arthur Ashline
Fitchburg Poultry
Football Manager, 2; Shorthorn Assistant Athletic Editor 1;
Outing Club, 2; Poultry Club, 1, 2; 4-H Club, 1, 2; Sociology
Club, 2; Newman Club, 1, 2.
"Professor" Ashline. our own fun-loving football manager
and sport enthusiast, came to us from Holy Cross. A bril-
liant student, with an encyclopedia-type notebook, he was
liked by everyone. We will remember him for his late
"presahnt" at classes and the desperate attempt to grow
a thin blond whisker on his upper lip. He leaves us to
further his poultry education at some Western University.
May you reach your goal, "Ashy", and do as good a job
there as you have done here.
William Chandler fitkins
Amherst Vegetable Gardening
Kolony Klub, 1, 2; 4-H Club, 1; Horticultural Show, 1, 2.
Loud laugh, lanky figure, and likable disposition have
made Bill's presence felt among his class. All our kidding
didn't get Bill down, for he always came up for more.
His fruit growing experience, vegetable gardening training,
and elective course in poultry will make Bill's farm greatly
diversified. A poor set of apples won't bother Bill much,
for there will be more eggs in other baskets.
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Howland Fay fltwood
Hartland, Vermont Horticulture
SHORTHORN Write-up Assistant; Horticultural Show, 1, 2;
Horticulture Club, I, 2; Stosag Award.
Addy, the quiet, unassuming boy of the Hort class has
achieved recognition in other fields. He is an authority on
genealogy and a "writer of articles on wild flowers. Most
of us hardly got to know Howie, for besides being reserved,
he spent every week end calling on the Governor ... or
some one else? Perserverance, in spite of his slight build,
will help Addy on to success.
Animal Husbandry
Knight Abbott Badger, Jr.
Norwood
Animal Husbandry Club, 2.
Badger, as he was known to his classmates, is a stocky
lad from Norwood, whose standards of perfection are
Jerseys and Chevrolets. His main outside interest, aside
from week end trips to Westfield, seems to be ihat of
preventing the eyes of a certain classmate from going
astray. Knight will be remembered as advertising agent
for the Swedish Baking Company.
Philip Albert Baum
Holyoke Vegetable Gardening
SHORTHORN Associate Editor; Horticultural Show, 1,2.
With a pleasant "Hi" for everyone, Phil was acquainted
with many people on our campus. A hardworking lad,
he loved his vegetables and learned all he could about
them. His favorite sport was playing the harmonica with
one hand and typing with the other; and doing both very
well. We will always remember Phil for his willingness
to help in extra-curricular activities. We are sure Phil
will do well on his Pop's New York farm.
flrlene Beach
Stratford, Connecticut Floriculture
S. C. S., 1; Tri Sigma, 2; Horticultural Show, 1, 2; Outing
Club, 2; 4-H Club, 2; Floriculture Club, 2; Horticulture
Club, 1, 2; Class Play.
Arlene was the tall, stately member of the Flori class.
She was an agreeable, studious companion, but she had
one soft spot in her heart — she liked the fellows. Boys to
the right of her, boys to the left of her, those were happy
hunting grounds for Arlene. If Arlene's pansy stems grow
half as long as she says they will, her already established
greenhouse business will be very prosperous.
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Lawrence Albert Bearce
Carlisle Poultry
Cross Country, 1, Co-captain, 2; Hockey, 1, 2; Winter
Track, 1, 2; Poultry Club, 1, 2; 4-H Club, 1, 2.
Larry is an athlete par excellence and a "natural" when
it comes to girls, chickens, or studies. Larry was a rare
combination of scholar and athlete whose devotion to his
old "Pontiac" was never weakened, even though he
climbed many a hill in it with a hope and a prayer. In
a few years, Carlisle will be hearing big things from this
boy in the baby chick and poultry breeding field.
Beverly Sturgeon Bein
South Hadley Floriculture
Student Council Secretary, 2; Horticultural Show, 1, 2;
S. C. S., 1; Tri Sigma, 2; Floriculture Club, 2; Dance Com-
mittee, 2; Class Play.
The hills of Hadley have given us Beverly. Refreshingly
effervescent in her sparkling high-spirited way, we like her.
Wide-eyed v^ith curiosity to know why, then wide-eyed
with amazement when she learns. Despite the kidding
"Blondie" is exposed to, she recovers nobly and subdues
us with comebacks from an apparently inexhaustable
supply. "Bev's" bright smile and cheery disposition will
take her through life and help her to succeed.
Edwin AUen Benchley
Brookline Wildlife Management
Horticultural Show, 1; Recreational Conference, 1, 2;
Graduation Speaker.
Ed is an enthusiastic sportsman, a deep thinker, and
one whose thoughts are not easily determined. His
knowledge of bird life has given him the title of class
ornithologist. His chief weakness in school has been
attending sorority dances; however, Ed is one of the most
promising members of the class. His ability as a student
accompanied by his seriousness and determination will
help fulfil his aspirations.
Virginia Isabella Bigwood
Dorchester
Horticulture
SHORTHORN Literary Editor; S. C. S., 1; Tri Sigma, Vice-
President, 2; Outing Club, 1, 2; 4-H Club, 1; Floriculture
Club, 2; Horticulture Club, 1, Secretary, 2; Horticultural
Show, 1, 2; Stosag Award; Class Play; Class Prophecy.
Beneath Virginia's calm and quiet nature is found a
wealth of capability and perserverance which we truly
admire. You could always depend on Ginny when there
was work to be done, and we will never forget the long
days she spent working ax the Hort Show. However, her
greatest accomplishment was the splendid chaperoning of
the "Belle of the Flori class." With your ability for
organization and management, Virginia, you should be a
valuable addition to the Arnold Arboretum.
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William Smith Boettcher
South Hadley Poultry
SHORTHORN Business Manager; Football, 1, 2; Winter
Track, 2; Poultry Club, 1, 2; Alpha Tau Gamma, 1, Chair-
man House Committee, 2.
"Big Bill" has made an enviable record here at school,
both in his studies and friendships. This tall, lanky lad
from South Hadley is a most industrious worker as his
excellent placement training testified. Perhaps he worked
too hard last summer and this may be the reason for his
trying to catch up on some lost sleep during class hours.
We know when he leaves us in June that Bill will be
getting out and doing big things in this world.
Saniord Bookless
Pittsfield Dairy Manufactures
Football, 1, 2; Basketball Manager, 2; Dairy Club, 1, 2;
Animal Husbandry Club, 1, 2.
He may leave our school "Bookless" but not "letter-
less", because he so efficiently managed the basketball
team and played football. "Borden's Little Helper" is what
they called "Booky" back down in New York State, and
he was much the same up here. His giggles and trucking
ability had the class in an uproar all the time. Ah —
Senoritas and Moonlight! Do you remember, Booky?
Charles Henry Bothfeld
Sherborn Animal Husbandry
SHORTHORN Write-up Assistant, Football, 1, 2; Hockey,
1, 2; Outing Club, 2; 4-H Club, 1, Vice-President, 2;
Animal Husbandry Club, 1, Vice-President, 2; Sociology
Club, 2; Stosag Award; Class Day Chairman.
Despite many activities, spare time found Charlie swim-
ming, diving, and hiking. Charlie was the outstanding
member of the An. Hus. class and was always near
the top in marks. He was also tops in a good number
of girls' hearts during his school years and we hope that
one stays that way in his. A clear thinker, having a
pleasant personality, Charlie will be a leader in his com-
munity. May your heifers in those Vermont hills be your
source of joy and comfortable livelihood.
Clyde Towns Brennan
South Sudbury Floriculture
SHORTHORN Assistant Editor; Horticultural Show, 1, 2;
Floriculture Club, President, 2; Class Play; Class History.
Bren, Fieri, class spokesman and leader, was constantly
seen slowly puffing his pipe, dreamy eyed, while his
mind was evolving new schemes by the dozen. After a
bombshell he dropped in oral English class last year, his
strong personality emerged giving us a leader, speaker,
organizer, and a favorite with everyone — especially with
a little Miss in Sudbury who claimed his weekends.
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Eben Barnard Brown
North Attleboro Animal Husbandry
SHORTHORN Athletic Editor; Football, 1, 2; Outing
Club, 2; Animal Husbandry Club, 2.
Eben came from Vermont where the good old dairy
farmers are found. He was a first class center on the
football team and an all around good sport. His strong
personality and dry humor were always welcome in any
gathering. Deep voiced "Eb" entered wholeheartedly and
enthusiastically into many social and academic activities,
adding much to each. Success is sure to be his in what-
ever he undertakes.
Walter Herbert Brown
North Dartmouth Animal Husbandry
Hockey, 1, Captain, 2; Animal Husbandry Club, 2;
Sociology Club, 1, 2.
Brownie, the little man with the big heart, smile, and
fighting spirit was a bright spot in the class. A flash on
the ice, he very capably captained this year's hockey
team. Walt and his namesake, Eben, gave many a Prof
a headache. We will always remember him and his
roommate. Bill Allen, as the farmers from the whaling town.
Animal Husbandry
Meredith Foxwell Bryant
Medfield
Animal Husbandry Club, 2.
Mert is another of the Norfolk "Aggie" boys who joined
the class during the last year. His chief joy in life, when
not escorting one of the fairer sex, is to think up new and
terrible names for his classmates. We admire his ability
to see the bright side of life and hope that he never
loses it.
Rudolph Louis Bume
Newfields, New Hampshire Floriculture
Horticultural Show, 1, 2; Floriculture Club, 2; Horti-
cullure Club, 2.
"1 haven't anything to do tonight," Rudy would com-
plain, for he usually would do his assignments a week
before they were due. However, he spent his spare time
helping a certain Flori girl do her home work. Rudy is
an ardent collector of pipes, and is rarely seen when he
isn't smoking one. He possesses a deep love for flowers,
and his lapel was ever adorned v/ith a colorful bloom.
May your roses grov^r to thirty-six inch stems, Rudy, and
may your greenhouses have an abundance of sunshine
throughout the year.
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Paul Frederick Callahan
Beachmont Poultry
SHORTHORN Associate Editor; Poultry Club, 1, Presi-
dent, 2; Sociology Club, 2; Newman Club, 2.
"Old Beachmont of the Beachmont Callahans," our
political and practical poultry man, never saw the Director
when he didn't have a proposition to present. Cal's room
was a veritable railroad station what with his many
friends visiting there so often. Cal possessed the ad-
mirable quality of being able to think clearly, and he
taught his fellow classmates very well. The boys cen-
tainly missed their leader after he left for Mt. Hope. We
will all remember you, Cal, as our friend and may Lady
Luck smile on you.
Richard Rexford Clayton
Saugus Poultry
Hockey, Manager, 2; Cross Country, 1, 2; Poultry Club,
1, 2; 4-H Club, 1, 2.
A happy-go-lucky young man from Saugus, with never
a worry or care, and an eye for the Amherst girls. Dick
has "won himself a host of friends on and off campus.
Good in his studies, manager of the hockey squad, and
a stellar man on the cross country team, Dick has packed
much work and pleasure into two years. He is a good
company man, with always a loyal "word for the place
where he "worked. Smooth sailing, Dick, back at Wirthmore.
Floriculture
Rachel Louise Clough
Palmer
Horticultural Show, 1, 2; Outing Club, 1, 2; Flori-
culture, 2; Horticulture Club, 1, 2; S. C. S., 1; Tri Sigma, 2.
As the bell rings and the class breaks up the first to
reach the hall is Rachel. "Why?" — do you ask? There's
a good reason and we'll let you guess. Mountains, dusty
roads, sleigh rides, she conquers all — and again we will
let you guess what holds her interest in these. She is the
De Vinci of floral arrangements and we hope the roads
ahead will be smooth and happy ones.
Howard LeRoy Clute
Schenectady, New York Floriculture
Horticultural Show, 1, 2; Floriculture Club, 2; Horticulture
Club, 2; Class Play Stage Manager.
Bang! Bang! Down the street comes an old model
"A" Ford carrying the whole Flori. class and at the wheel
is that big hearted, generous demon of fun, Clutey. He
is a true friend and an enthusiastic classmate. Wise
cracks and puns are stored by thousands in Clutey' s ware-
house of knowledge. We'll never forget you, Clutey, and
we are sure that your little greenhouse at home will soon
be a part of a range, because of your effort and
determination.
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Philip Newton Colby
WoUaston Dairy Manufactures
Animal Husbandry Club, 1; Dairy Club, 1, 2.
Our surrealist description of Phil would be a cigarette,
a cough, and a brief case. Why he has always been
known as the "Admiral" we do not know. But we do
know that the "Admiral" has always been one perfectly
swell guy with "whom to work or be around. He is
always into everything — special assignments and special
demonstrations, like freezing for the Women's Club.
Holyoke, here I come, eh, "Admiral?"
William George Collins
West Medford Animal Husbandry
Hockey, 1, 2; Animal Husbandry Club, 1, Secretary, 2;
Sociology Club, 2
Bill is a fiery-headed lad from Medford who usually
acts instead of speaks. He has earned for himself the
title of "best dressed man of the An. Hus. Class." He
has distinguished himself on the hockey team as left wing.
Although Bill's present ambition is to be a winner at Bank
Night, we expect him to be a gentleman farmer.
Charles Henry Collis
East Longmeadow
Poultry
Winter Track, 1, 2; Band, 2: Outing Club, 1, 2; Poultry
Club, 1, 2; Dance Committee, 2; Kolony Klub, 1, 2;
Stosag Award.
Our "dyed-in-the-wool Republican" led the class in
poultry breeding and is a good fellow to have on any-
one's track team. Studious and quiet, he has been a
great asset to the poultry class, especially in helping us
"with our Aggie Engine problems. He made a grand
record here at school and also on placement. The fact
that his employer wants him back this summer testifies
to this. Charlie's speed will make "work pleasant for him
because of the time he will save in daily chores.
John flrthtir Costa
Newton Poultry
Football, 1, 2; Poultry Club, 1, Vice-President, 2; 4-H
Club, 1, 2; Newman Club, 1, 2.
Johnnie "was known on and off campus as "The One
Better Kid," because of his ability to always add some-
thing to any conversation. Small and vivacious, with a
flair for the belles of North Brookfield, Johnnie was always
on the go. An indication of dro"wsiness in classes, es-
pecially the early ones, may be attributed to the fact
that he put himself through school by working at anything
and everything. With such a fine scholastic record back
of him everything w"ill go "well for Johnnie.
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Charlotte Leavitt Cox
Holyoke Floriculture
Horticultural Show, 1, 2; Outing Club, 2; 4-H Club, 1;
S. C. S., 1; Tri Sigma, President, 2; Floriculture Club, 2;
Horticulture Club, 2; Class Play.
An ardent member of the "one minute of eight club"
and often arriving one minute past, Charlotte puts in an
appearance which can be described as aristocratic. As
Miss Cox she is haughty, self assured, and almost ar-
rogant; but as Charlotte — a congenial, playful, and like-
able person. Charlotte has "class" and looks which we
hope will make possible the success to which she aspires.
Howard Paul Davison
Wallingford, Vermont Dairy Manufactures
Class Vice-President, 2; Dairy Club, 1, 2; Alpha Tau
Gamma, 1, 2; Class Oration.
Dave was the boy from the Green Mountain District
who never became tired of sweet things, such as "Sugar"
— ahem! "Doc" was the shadow that Roy Frye cast and
why not? Roy and he took frequent trips up North to-
gether. He always had another story to tell even if the
class was already five minutes late. Good-natured, jovial,
earnest, and intelligent describes him to a "T". Hold
tight to the plow handles, my boy, and your furrow will
be both straight and deep.
James Newman Deary
Webster
Dairy Manufactures
Football, 1, 2; Basketball, 1, 2; Student Council, 1, Vice-
President, 2; Dairy Club, 1, Vice-President, 2; Sociology
Club, 2; Alpha Tau Gamma, 1, 2; Class Marshal.
Jim is a quiet, conscientious type of boy who was
always ready to help in any pursuit that would help the
class, as was evidenced by the "Round Table Discussion"
held one bright afternoon with the "powers that rule."
Always fighting to the last ditch, he was a good loser.
An excellent athlete and an equally good scholar was
Jim; so there's only one road for him — the one straight to
the top.
Silvio Peter DeBonis
Fitchburg Floriculture
Wrestling, 1, 2; Horticultural Show, 1, 2; Floriculture
Club, Treasurer, 2; Horticulture Club, 1, Vice-President, 2;
Class Treasurer, 1, 2; Dance Committee, 1; Class Play.
Good looking, amiable, friendly and always helpful,
this is our pal "Sil." Quiet, yes, but need one have to
talk when one can handle girls and hedge shears as Sil
does? A good student, but who would know it, for Sil is
modest and keeps it to himself. We all know him as
"A Great Guy" and may good fortune be Sil's in years
to come.
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John. DeSpencer
Lawrence Poultry
Wrestling, 1; Poultry Club, 1, 2; DeMolay Club.
In Jack we have the rare combination of a young man
with brains who doubts his own ability. Worry in the
form of studies, cars, and girls confronted him right from
the beginning. He was the other inhabitant of room 206,
who was constantly besieged by all his classmates. With
his likable personality, good nature and business ability,
we feel sure that Jack will make Lawrence sit up and
take notice.
Vernon Gilbert Doty
West Springfield Vegetable Gardening
SHORTHORN Write-up Assistant; Alpha Tau Gamma, 1,
Vice-President, 2; Horticultural Show, 1, 2; Class Promenade
Chairman.
Gil must have been born with a pair of pliers in his
hand, for he is a mechanic at heart. Calm and easy
going, he maintains that we Americans are leading
too fast a life for him. Of his class, Gil had the most
intense interest in vegetable culture, due, no doubt to the
job waiting for him at home. We hope that the Con-
necticut River won't disturb Gil's peace of mind again by
short cutting across his farm.
George Campbell Douglas
Roslindale Poultry
Poultry Club, 1, 2; DeMolay Club; Dance Committee, 2.
This boy in our estimation is one smooth lad, and
unquestionably will succeed as a country gentleman.
"Doug", the stylist of his class, causes the lovely lassies
on campus to succumb to his charming gaiety and bubbling
exhuberance. His keen eye and steady hand make him
a hard man to defeat either in the bowling alley or in
the pitcher's box. Well-mannered and well-groomed, he
was one of the best liked fellows in the class.
Philip Warren Elmer
Melrose Animal Husbandry
Animal Husbandry Club, 2; DeMolay Club.
Phil is a quiet fun loving fellow whose helping hand
was ever present. He has adopted the Milking Shorthorns
as his standard of perfection. Although not a mem-
ber of any varsity squad, he was an intermural enthusiast.
He also distinguished himself by being the posterior end
of the cow at the Student Council dance. The memory of
Phil and his little green roadster will long remain in the
hearts of his friends.
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Arnold Gustav Erickson
Quincy Pomology
SHORTHORN Associate Editor; Horticultural Show, 2.
In Arnie we received another good student from Norfolk
Aggie. Painstaking and industrious, he soon won our
respect. A quiet fellow on campus, he lA^as seldom quiet
■when asked a question in class, for he always had a satis-
factory answer. Very English when a joke was told,
Arnie used to give a big "oh yeah" when it was ex-
plained to him. Arnie's general course in farming will be
very useful in establishing his apple orchard.
Noiman Wilcox Estabrooks
West Brooksville, Maine
4-H Club, 2; Animal Husbandry
Club, 2.
Animal Husbandry
Club, 2; Sociology
It was a treat to see Red swinging through those square
dances at Greenfield. He is the jovial, good-natured farm
lad from Maine, who besides his numerous extra-curricular
activities, worked at the College farm. In spite of his
profs he expects to have a 10,000 pound herd of Holsteins
before long. Our faith in Red tells us that he will do
it too.
Arnold Morton Fischer
Vineyard Haven Animal Husbandry
Football, 1, 2; Student Council, 2; Animal Husbandry
Club, 2; Sociology Club, 1, 2; Dance Committee, 1, 2;
Alpha Tau Gamma, 1, President, 2.
Arnie, also known as Mort to his fraternity brothers, is
the third and last of three brothers to attend Stockbridge.
Ma Goodwin's "Little One" did his best to promote
A. T. G. and ably served as its president in his senior
year. With the typical "Fischer Ford" and his friendly
nature, Arnie has made a large number of friends, both
masculine and feminine in and about Amherst.
Animal Husbandry
Club, 2; Sociology
Walter Gowdy Foster
Wapping, Connecticut
4-H Club, 2; Animal Husbandry
Club, 2.
"Willy" is a typical Connecticut Yankee as evidenced
by his part in the "Cow" in the Student Council barn
dance. He has won a warm place in the hearts of his
classmates with his congenial nature and good fellowship.
Intermural games gave him an outstanding place as a
basketball player. With his quiet perserverance, "Willy"
v^ill make a name for himself in the years to come.
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Ernest Charles Foumier
Webster Dairy Manufactures
Football, 1, Captain, 2; Basketball, 1, 2; Dairy, 1, 2;
Animal Husbandry Club, 1, 2; Sociology Club, 2: Agronomy
Club, 2; Alpha Tau Gamma.
Football players may come and they may go, but the
memory of "Puss's" down-the-field charges will never die
in the annals of Stockbridge football. A big rugged lad
who could give and take, on and off the field, was Ernie
as his scholastic records show. He's the French boy that
went native, eh, fellers? His classmates called him the
"Bridegroom" but the answer to it all is in Haverhill.
Roy Leonard Frye
Leominster Dairy Manufactures
Basketball, 1, 2; Dairy Club, 1, 2; Animal Husbandry
Club, 1, 2; DeMolay Club; Agronomy Club, 2: Alpha Tau
Gamma.
Roy is the chap who always had a pleasant word for
everyone. On his many trips Leominster and points
North were Roy's destination, for he lived in one, and
visited in the others. His philosophy is never to worry
about losing one's education, for that is deeply imbedded
in a place where it will always be available. "Roy, now
what do we do?" was a frequent question in dairy lab,
and after Roy's instructions, it was done.
James Parker Gibson
Watertown Dairy Manufactures
Dairy Club, 1, 2; Sociology Club, 1, 2; Y. M. C. A., 2;
Kolony Klub, 1, Vice-President, 2
Whenever the K. K. boys needed any fatherly advice,
old "Gran-paw" Gibson was there with the "goods".
Jovial, carefree, yet most effective in all his endeavors was
"Hoot". He is the boy who once failed in an earnest
endeavor, but after a short respite, tackled the task again
and did he succeed? Well 1 should swoon! His class-
mates will never forget the day in Aggy Ec. when he was
asked as to what happened during Lincoln's time and he
hollered out, "We had the Civil War!"
Walter Francis Golash
Haydenville Horticulture
Horticulture Show, 1, 2; Horticulture Club, 1, 2; Dance
Committee, 1.
"Watt", though remaining in the background more than
some of his classmates, was just as ready for fun as any
of them. He entered the class discussions with positive
reasons and stuck to them until he had sound reasons for
changing them. "Go" was never so fast on his feet as
when on a dance floor, then his feet fairly twinkled. A
grand person to know, we feel "Go" will put the Hayden-
ville Goloshes on the map when he takes over the
management of that 'estate upon graduation.
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Earl Stewart Goodale
Methuen Poultry
Poultry Club, 1, 2.
In this world of growing competition and need for
superior workers, we feel that Earl can be depended upon
to do his share. This tall lad from Methuen was about
the tops scholastically. Besides being a brilliant student,
a good skier and an expert bowler, he practically ate the
Dairy department out of ice cream. "Goody" has now
reached his "length" and will be working for his "breadth"
either on his own plant or on some other poultry plant up
Lawrence way.
Henry Thompson Griifin
Bloomfield, Connecticut Wildlife Management
Football, 1; Student Council, 1, President, 2; Class Presi-
dent, 1; Ring Committee, 1, Chairman, 2; Horticultural
Show, 1; Recreational Conference, 1, 2; Dance Committee,
1, 2; Alpha Tau Gamma, 1, 2; Permanent Class President.
Henry, or better known as Grif, recognized always by
a camera, a cigar in the corner of his mouth and a
snappy De Soto, answered the call for good wildlife
managers. If there is anyone Grif doesn't know in
Amherst, it isn't his fault, for he did his best to meet
everyone. His bag of stories and picturesque speech
make him a popular addition at any "bull" session. His
good deed in life is the desire to make this world a better
place to live in by "liberating the Cubans."
Edward Howard Haczela
Savoy Poultry
Cross Country, 2; Winter Track, 1, Captain, 2; Poultry
Club, 1, 2; 4-H Club, 1, 2; Sociology Club, 1, 2; Alpha
Tau Gamma; Graduation Speaker.
Hailing from the hills of Savoy, Hac gets the prize for
asking the most questions in class. With plenty of push
and determination he received good grades, worked as a
waiter, became captain of the track team and still found
time to squire a certain young lady at Alpha Lambda Mu.
With a business waiting for him in June and this certain
young lady also graduating in a few years — Well, Hac,
it's up to you. Good luck!
Lowell Knight Hammond
Hopedale Floriculture
Cross Country, 1, Co-captain, 2; Winter Track, 1; Student
Council, 2; Horticultural Show, 2; Floriculture Club, Vice-
President, 2; Horticulture Club, 2; Dance Committee, 2;
Alpha Tau Gamma, 1, Secretary, 2; Class Picnic Chairman.
A way with the ladies, a loyal class spirit, and the love>
of an argument is what the class associates with "Bud".
He is a good fellow with plenty of pep. Carnations hold
Bud's interest and why not, for there is nothing like "some-
thing in common" for a way to happiness, and it is a.
happy married life that we predict for this genial florist.
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George Sylvester Hartley
Westfield
Pomology
SHORTHORN Write-up Assistant; Cross Country Man-
ager, 2: Winter Track Manager, 2; Holticultural Show, 1,2.
Living on track row with those two track men, Bearce
and Clayton, George served ably as track manager.
Helped by his roommates, his fun-making was often a
source of concern to his landlady. George knew what he
wanted and learned it thoroughly. Though interested in
cider making, we know that by his application of Tobie's
course, few of George's apples v^ill find their v/ay to the
cider mill.
Percival Vining Hastings
Agawam Wildlife Management
Football, 1, 2; Basketball, 1, 2; Horticulture Show, 1;
Recreational Conference, 1, 2; Stosag Award.
Jack is that tall, handsome, guiet man of the woods,
and is always an enjoyable companion. His courage to
stand up to his own convictions, whether right or wrong,
has won for him a high regard among his classmates.
Jack, though unpolished in athletics at first, soon became
the pride of the class in his many athletic contests. We are
confident his good-natured disposition and brilliant mind
will carry him far.
Roli Fedor Werner Heitmann
Bedford Village, New York Horticulture
SHORTHORN Statistics Editor; Student Council, 2; Outing
Club, 2; Horticulture Club, 1, Treasurer, 2; Dance Com-
mittee, 1; Alpha Tau Gamma, 1, 2; Permanent Class Secre-
tary-Treasurer.
Rolf, with his German accent and pleasing personality,
was known and liked from one end of the campus to the
other. An industrious and hard worker, deeply interested
in Horticulture, he added much to our class. Rolf, a founder
of the Hort. Club, was called upon to serve as an officer
in many of the social and academic activities. You have
left behind a vast number of friends who will recall you
with a pleasant memory.
Edwin Eino Helander
Maynard Dairy Manufactures
SHORTHORN Art Editor; Student Council, 1; Football, 1;
Hockey, 1, 2; Dairy Club, 1, 2; 4-H Club, 1, 2; Sociology
Club, 2; Graduation Speaker.
Here's the dab of color in the Dairy Class, the boy with
Red is an exponent of the theory that one should be confi-
dent of success in order to attain his goal and he followed
his "guiding light". He was one of the three charter
members of the "Round Table Discussion" and his other
activities were varied and many.
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Walter Matthew Hobbs
Nantasket Beach Wildlife Management
Horticultural Show, 1; Recreational Conference, 1, 2.
Here is a man who needs no introduction, for he does
his own introducing. His ability to acquaint himself with
anyone at first sight, especially the ladies, not only in
Amherst, but, also in surrounding areas, has made him
popular. With a shovel on one arm and a woman
on the other, not to mention his highly advertised ability
as a taxidermist, we are sure Walt will make a great
place for himself in the Massachusetts Conservation
Department.
James Joseph Jenkins
Clinton Corners, New York. Horticulture
Class President, 2; Student Council, 2; Horticultural
Show, 1, Horticultural Division Chairman, 2; Outing Club, 1,
Treasurer, 2; Floriculture Club, 2; Horticulture Club, 1,
President, 2; Sociology Club, 2; Class Vice-President, 1;
Stosag Award; Class Play.
Jim possesses a great capacity for leadership and
organization. He has been a hard and active worker his
two years at school. His insistence to stick to his own
belief has often bordered on stubbornness. An officer of
many organizations, Jim did his best to carry out his
duties.
Robert Jenney
Brockton
Horticulture
Outing Club, 2; Horticulture Club, 1, 2; Horticulture
Show, 1, 2.
Bob is a typical New Englander — capable, sincere, and
serious in expression. He was always wondering if there
would be an exam, and after the exam, whether he passed
it. He considered anything below eighty-five flunking —
and even then rarely flunked, despite the hours spent on
lover's lane, on skating parties, and his apparent oblivion
in class. We hope you finally take a good picture of the
moon. Bob.
John Jessel
Methuen Vegetable Gardening
SHORTHORN Editor-in-Chief; Horticultural Show, 1, Vege-
table Gardening Division Chairman, 2; Stosag Award.
Our versatile editor is able to cope with any situation
that presents itself. In the classroom he is second to none,
and in extra curricular activities endeavors to help his
classmates never thinking of his own welfare. He is
always the inspiration of the discouraged and those slow
to comprehend. Like Tut, he is proud of being a member
of the "Royal Order of Scullions." Jess will most likely
succeed because of his untiring efforts and his willingness
to tackle jobs that are too hard for the next fellow.
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Chester Martin Johnson
Belmont Animal Husbandry
Football, 1, 2; Hockey, 1, 2; Animal Husbandry Club, 2;
Class Marshal.
Known as '"Chet" to all, this jovial and hard working
lad is sure to forge high in the agricultural field. Already
possessing quite a reputation among his classmates for
his discoveries, his ne'wly patented "Johnson's can't over-
graze grass" will be a boon to his An. Hus. friends. He
is also well known for his high food consumption, and he
v^rore v/aiter, "Arnie," down to a mere two hundred pounds
running for additional helpings. But, seriously, Chet will
be missed by his many friends upon graduation.
John Edward Kennedy
Feeding Hills Horticulture
Horticultural Show, 1, 2; Horticulture Club, 1, 2; Stosag
Award; General Chairman Commencement Committee.
"Johnny", or "Superslinger", is another one of those
people who appear to take life easy yet come out on the
top every time. Last year the Westinghouse Electric Com-
pany gave us an ambitious, good-natured, and friendly
fellow who has rhythm in his soul — to his landlady's
deepest dismay. Johnny had to bear the blame of many
insect deaths due to his very successful placement on
campus last summer. His ability will keep him ahead
whether he continues school or not.
Waiiam Wright King
Brookline Animal Husbandry
Animal Husbandry Club, 1, 2; Dance Committee, 1.
Bill was another studious boy from Brookline who really
wanted to learn An. Hus. He was a very quiet chap, but
we found him a good comrade once the ice was broken.
Besides ranking high in his class, he has shown a deep
interest in the finer arts. In years to come. Bill will be
recalled to memory because of his respect and admiration
for fine horses.
Henry Francis Knightly
Amherst
Dairy Manufactures
Dairy Club, 1, 2.
Henry is the exemplication of the well-known adage of
"local boy makes good." The town of Amherst will do
well to recognize young men of his caliber. He is one of
these rare individuals who believe that deeds carry more
weight than mere words, and acts accordingly. The
quietest boy in the class but when he went to Holyoke,
ro did the egg money! Henry, give us your rendition of
that Notre Dame song!
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Vaughn Kochakian
Haverhill Floriculture
Horticultural Show, 1, Floricultural Division Chairman, 2;
Outing Club, 2; Floriculture Club, 2; Horticulture Club, 2.
"Hammond?" "Present." "Ko-Ko-." "Kochakian," would
volunteer the proud possessor of this tongue-twisting name
at roll-call. Besides identifying Ko with his unpronounce-
able name, we also think of his ever-present hunger.
There never was a time when the mention of food didn't
cause him to groan. Ko's ability to remember plant names
was the envy of the Flori class. We have enjoyed your
company, Ko, and we know that your beautiful flo"wers
will be appreciated in the city of Haverhill.
Charles Weber Ladd
Wilbraham Animal Husbandry
Cheer Leader, 1; Animal Husbandry Club, 1, 2; Soci-
ology Club, 2; Kolony Klub.
After graduation, the three musketeers of the An. Hus.
class shall ride no more, or perhaps we should say not
so often, for friendships as strong as Charlie, Don, and
Elliot have for one another can't be broken by a mere
graduation. Charlie is an industrious and likeable fellow.
He cut many a fine steak in the abattoir and an equally
"fine figure" in society. Just keep on cutting those choice
steaks, Charlie, recording the "figures" in your salesbook
and your fortune is made.
John Wesley Lawrence
Portsmouth, Rhode Island Vegetable Gardening
Horticuhural Show, 1, 2; Student Council, 2; 4-H Club,
1, 2; Sociology Club, 1, 2; Dance Committee, 2; Kolony
Klub, 1, President, 2.
Although a quiet fellow in the classroom, Johnnie was
usually found at the bottom of the pranks played at his
house. His social obligations often took him to distant
cities and accounted for his "Special Delivery" mail.
Despite his many outside activities, he placed his studies
first and did them well. We hope your ambition to
manage an estate garden is realized, as we are sure you
will do a good job of it.
Animal Husbandry
Club, 2; Sociology
Paul Sylvester Lehtola
South Weymouth
Animal Husbandry Club, 2; 4-H
Club, 2.
A fine judge of animals and a good orator, Paul made
a splendid impression on his classmates with the talk he
gave concerning his trip to the National Live Stock and
Dairy Show, at which he was a major prize winner. His
peppy car was the vehicle "which transported the "gang"
so frequently to those enjoyable square dances in Green-
field. An ardent club worker, he gave the 4-H his whole
hearted support. We will all remember Paul as the fun-
loving fellow who was always in a hurry.
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Dairy Manufactures
Track, 1, 2; Sociology
Hyman Litwack
Maiden
Dairy Club, 1, 2; Y. M. C. A.;
Club; Stosag Award.
Hyman's running and thinking were both of the same
nature — fast and effective. He was the envy of the class
whenever an exam was passed back; and he was kidded
unmercifully when he slipped below his usual high aver-
age, but his good nature never left him. He was truly
an excellent student and a stickler for exactness in all
his work. Hyman is bound to go a long way in the right
direction.
Donald Robert Luther
Dudley Animal Husbandry
Animal Husbandry Club, 1, 2; Sociology Club; Kolony
Klub.
"Why didn't I go to bed last night?" was Don's pet
remark, but before we could ask why, he would give us
the reason. He was happy-go-lucky and always ready
for a good time; however his scholastic record shows us
that he studied faithfully. Don kept us in good humor by
contradicting himself so often. Keep on grinning, Don, and
its infectiousness will continue to win you friends.
Arthur Maki
Ashburnham Poultry
Poultry Club, 1, 2.
This co-operative-minded young man spent a quiet two
years here at school. Ambitious and studious, he was the
top student in the poultry class. However, we who knew
Maki, found behind this quiet and calm exterior, a young
man full of fun who appreciated every kind of a joke
whether it happened to be on the Profs or on himself.
He plans to go into the baby chick business and if his
work here is any criterion, we will be proud of him.
Maynord Frederick Marsh
Gorham, Maine Wildlife Management
SHORTHORN Assistant Business Manager; Horticultural
Show, 1; Recreational Conference, 1, 2; Stosag Award.
The mailman called on "Moose" every day with a few
letters which were so fat, that, at times, extra postage
was due on them. We are sure that these letters were not
advertisements, for the stationery had the fragrance of a
pleasant perfume. Moose's poker face had us baffled
Vi^hen he told us those convincing stories about three
potatoes making a carload and ten blueberries a quart
basket, "down East." We are sure Moose's determination
and good-naturedness will carry him far in the field of
wildlife management.
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Edward Martin Marlinsen
East Douglas Floriculture
Horticultural Show, 1, 2; Outing Club, 2; Floriculture
Club, 2; Horticulture Club, 1, 2.
There is no hurry to Marty, but what is of more value —
a desire to have work well done. This strong, well-built,
member of the Flori group is a student of the old school.
Girls? — Nix, just wholesome fun with the fellows and the
pleasure of reading good books. He is a swell fellow
supported with a determination to make good. We know
you will, Marty, and here's to you.
Joseph Charles Martula
Hadley Horticulture
Basketball, 1, Captain, 2; Horticultural Show, 1, 2.
Joe is our ever smiling, good-natured lad "who came
from Hadley each day and who knew what to do with
his "Idle Hours." He was an enthusiastic basketball
player and very ably captained the varsity team in his
senior year. Thoughtful, polite, and always ready to lend
a hand, Joe has made many fast friends and will continue
to do so as he goes on in his life work.
Robert McHardy
LeRoy, New York Wildlife Management
Horticultural Sho%v, l; Recreational Conference, 1, 2;
Senior Dance Committee, 2.
Mac is that happy-go-lucky Scotchman who decided that
wildlife management appealed to him more than Jello
manufacturing. He is a true friend and companion, and
he has endeared himself to us through his cheerful dis-
position and willingness to lend a hand. Mac likes to
hunt, but his greatest love is fishing and fish culture.
He likes to swap yarns, but when told about the trout
seen carrying a bear cub on its back, he quickly changes
the subject.
Animal Husbandry
Animal Husbandry
Freeman Daniel Meader
Westport Harbor
Outing Club, 2; 4-H Club, 1, 2;
Club, 2; Sociology Club, 2.
B. U. girls appeal to Red, and we've heard that he
appeals to them. He is easy on others but a hard worker
on himself — a rare combination, and he is sure to make
a good dairy farmer. An eagle scout, he does all in his
po"wer to foster scouting. On campus and off, we will
remember Red as always being with Dick Taylor.
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Edward Roman Melnick
Dairy Manufactures
South Deerfield
Dairy Club, 1, 2.
The pride of the ice cream makers and rightly so, for
where else could the Dairy class find anybody like Eddie
— big, strong, and powerful in physique; mentally alert and
conscientious to the "nth" degree. Quite an actor too, for
he had the leading role in the Dairy class's current campus
hit, "Jimmy Valentine at the Hardening Room Door."
Watch your opportunities in life as you watched the
"doors" and you'll get ahead, Eddie.
Donald Elwin Nason
Norton Floriculture
Horticultural Show, 1, 2; Floriculture Club, 2; Class Play.
As "Valiente is the word for Carrie," so "Ingenious" is
the "Word for Don, our friend of high ideas and inventions.
While his most recent accomplishment, the music stand-
book-holder-upper for those who enjoy reading in bed,
may not make history, his "tea at 4:00, and cocktails at
5:00" program for greenhouse laborers will probably revo-
lutionize the florist industry. These, however, are only
his lighter ideas, for "Don" has some practical ideas
which will make his range pay large dividends.
William Hans Nehring
Leeds Horticulture
Horticultural Show, 1, 2; Horticulture Club, 2.
Bill is another one of the group of "foreigners" and
came to us from Leeds — the Inn possibly? Ever kidding,
joking, and full of fun, he saw the bright side of every-
thing. Often taking command of the class, he would give
us a long line seriously, then act surprized if we failed
to believe it. Bill's cheery nature, easy flow of words,
and earnestness in his work will take him rolling along.
Margaret Neilson
Northampton Animal Husbandry
S. C. S., 1; Tri Sigma, 2; Stosag Award.
Although Margaret has shown us the ultimate in work
well done, "we firmly believe she "was born under a
question mark instead of a lucky star. With her bag of
questions, she was right in the center of a demonstration,
especially in the meats laboratory. Margaret is not quite
sure which branch of animal husbandry she will enter,
but with her interest and earnestness, we know she will
make a wise choice.
Ivar Ame Nielsen
Jamaica Plain Horticulture
Horticultural Show, 1, 2; Outing Club, 2; Horticulture
Club, 2.
"The Swede" was known to his classmates as the boy
"who knew "how to get them." His surveying level was
constantly turned on the "Abbey" or he was driving his
oak-floored auto toward Boston. Good-naturedly, he took
a lot of kidding, and responded only by lighting up a
smoke. Ivor is a serious minded boy, really interested in
Hort. and due for success at the estate he is to manage.
Richard Belden North
Lenox Dairy Manufactures
SHORTHORN Activities Editor; Y. M. C. A.; Dairy Club, 2.
Never a member of Royalty was R. Belden North, but
before he left this campus he v/as "King-ed." We never
did find out whether Dick was interested in the dancing
classes on Thursday nights or in some one there, but we
have our own ideas about this. He was the friendliest
boy in the class and had many pals. Dick's winning
personality and fine character will make itself evident
wherever he goes.
Harold Oehler
Holyoke
Wildlife Management
Horticultural Show, 1; Recreational Conference, 1, 2;
Stosag Award.
Harry is a boy known by all, but whose methods of
succeeding are understood by few — sleeping during study
hours, yet an outstanding student — hunting with a club
instead of a gun, yet bringing back the game. A fine
woodsman with a knowledge of woodcraft, and above all
a jolly good companion, we predict his unique methods
of succeeding, plus his love of the out-of-doors, will provide
him with a prosperous and happy future.
John Esa Oinonen
Fitchburg Dairy Manufactures
Dairy Club, 1, 2; Sociology Club, 2; Alpha Tau Gamma, 1,
Historian, 2.
Finland's gift to the United States. Although John was
born in this country, he was always jabbering away in
that language of his with his fellow countryman, Helander.
"Jussi" had a personality that was beyond compare. He
could talk with the professors in that same carefree banter-
ing way of his without seeming impertinent as he seemed
to the students. Where there's a Finn — there's a co-
operative; so John, being true to form, hopes to manage
one in the very near future.
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Stanley Fulton Parker
Braintree Poultry
Poultry Club, 2.
The staunch friends, Stan and Maki, had only one dif-
ference of opinion, and when that was evidenced did the
cooperatives catch it. Bashful, reticent Stan is quite an
apiarist, and at present owns twelve colonies of bees.
He won't be stung often for his cool, calm actions will win
the confidence of the bees. Stan believes that one's own
business is the best occupation, so we expect to see him
and his pomology-trained brother combined in a poultry-
fruit enterprise.
Wallace Richard Parker
1, 2; Outing Club, 2;
Horticulture
Horticulture
West Boylston
Horticultural Show,
Club, 1, 2.
Work, work, and then more work, the more he had the
better Wally liked it. Every weekend found him looking
for a ride home with the excuse that he must work, but
most of us weren't fooled by that excuse. Ivor and Wally
were constantly together and usually something was afoot
when whispers came from their direction. With his am-
bition, diligence, and friendly disposition, Wally should
have a well-established landscape business within a few
years.
Estelle Nancy Peirce
North Dartmouth
Floriculture
Horticultural Show, 1, 2; Outing Club, 1, 2; 4-H Club,
1, 2; Floriculture Club, 2; Horticulture Club, 1, 2; S. C. S., 1,
Tri Sigma, Secretary, 2; Class Play.
Nancy showed no partiality when a broad shoulder was
needed on which to take a nap during a dry lecture. Be-
cause of this, one bashful Flori boy spent many uncomfort-
able class periods, although it didn't bother the other male
members of the class. Despite Nancy's peaceful slumber-
ing, she has one of the best business heads of her group.
Your knowledge of the retail flori business and your sales
ability will attract the Cape's tourists to your door, Nancy.
George Harold Phillips, Jr.
Natick, Rhode Island Horticulture
M. S. C. Collegian, Stockbridge Correspondent, 2; Horti-
cultural Club, 2; Animal Husbandry Club, 1; Horticultural
Show, 1, 2; Stosag Award.
"Scoop" so called because he was forever on the trail
of news for the Collegian, was our "top notcher" in
studies. Quiet, steady, even tempered, rather abrupt, his
few but direct words could be accepted on any subject,
for he knew what he was talking about. Throwing knives,
at doors — except those of a "red and gold" one uptown,
was one of his pet past times. That estate in Rhode
Island should be unexcelled. Scoop, when you go back to
help your father manage it.
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Eugene Michael Provenzani
Fitchburg Horticulture
Kolony Klub, 1, Treasurer, 2; Y. M. C. A.; Sociology
Club, 1, President, 2; Senior Dance Committee, 2.
Mike, the short, thick-set fellow with a loud "hello" for
everyone, comes from Fitchburg. Serious about all his
classes and fraternity duties, we have all found him a
true friend willing to help anyone. "Now take for instance,
Prof!" — started many a discussion, and they weren't about
those weekend trips to Waltham! It goes without saying
that Mike v^rill some day be "tops" on golf course turf.
Norman Joseph Reilly
Weymouth Dairy Manufactures
Dairy Club, 1, 2; Sociology Club, 2; Alpha Tau Gamma.
Although "Joe" was small of stature, he had a heart of
a lion and unusual courage. Every task, be it physical or
mental, was met fearlessly, and he came out on top every
time. He was the best "ribber" in the class and when-
ever he began to joke with someone, his opponent was
sure to come out next best. His powers of comprehension
in the matter of straightening out the difficulties of the
Milk Control Board will set him right where the action is
greatest and he'll be there, the "big" little man.
John Ed'ward Rice, Jr.
Marlboro Pomology
Horticultural Show, 1, 2; DeMolay Club.
An expert at dodging the campus cop, Johnnie rode from
class to class with complete confidence. Really well in-
formed about fruit growing, he worried his professors by
making absurd statements. Johnnie's cartoons of fruit pests,
drawn on the blackboard, brought many chuckles from his
classmates and "Tobie." We hope Johnnie won't "lose"
his instructions on swarm control, for if he does, he'll have
a full time job watching for bee swarms.
Oliver Melvin Richardson
Animal Husbandry
2; Alpha Tau Gamma, 1,
Dracut
Animal Husbandry Club
Treasurer, 2.
On the way to dinner, Ollie's car raced Arnie's roadster,
and usually beat it, for Arnie's auto had even the running
boards and rear bumper loaded down with the "gang."
As he drove by, he would give us his persistent smile
accompanied by a wave. GUie combined business with
pleasure, so he spent his weekends working at home.
Keep on working Ollie, and you are sure to get there.
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Robert James Riedl
Worcester Dairy Manufactures
Hockey, 2; Dairy Club, 1, 2; Animal Husbandry Club,
1, 2; Sociology Club, 2; Y. M. C. A.,- Agronomy Club, 2;
Alpha Tau Gamma.
"Where there's smoke, there's fire," so find Reilly and
you find Riedl. Bob was the Dairy class's contribution to
the Esquire fashion parade, for he was one of these
individuals who looked well-dressed in his lab clothes,
as well as his ordinary street wear. He was a good
athlete and student, giving his best in both, and always
came out near the top. Whenever anyone wanted a date,
Bob would look in his "black book" and find just the one
for you. Truly, a "great guy."
Louis Andrew Ruggles
Hardwick
Vegetable Gardening
Horticultural Show, 1, 2; Kolony Klub, 1, Historian, 1;
Sociology Club, 2.
Hardwick claims Rug as her son, and in him she has a
great booster. Rug has a definite stand on any subject
that is presented. Well liked by his classmates, the object
of many of their jests, he will be remembered as a tolerant
and peace loving fellow. His quiet nature v^rill continue
to win him friends and his persistence a good vegetable
gardening business.
Louis Charles Sch'waab
Auburndale Vegetable Gardening
Horticultural Show, 1, 2; Sociology Club, 2; DeMolay
Club; Kolony Klub, 1, House Manager, 2; Class Play;
Stosag Award; Graduation Speaker.
The little details of vegetable culture were the things
that interested Louie, much to "Tut's" exasperation. How-
ever, these finer points served to round out his studies
more completely. Greeted on entering the class room
with, "Schwaabie is here, we can start the class now,"
he would come right back with, "Are our exams corrected
yet?" His well-kept city garden assures us that Louie will
specialize in growing quality vegetable products.
Bertha Louise Searle
Northampton Floriculture
Horticultural Show, 2; Outing Club, 1; Floriculture Club,
Secretary, 2; Horticulture Club, 2; S. C. S., 1, Tri Sigma, 2;
Stosag Award.
A leader in class affairs, a participant in extra-curricular
activities, and a great sport in social gatherings was
Louise. Singing, laughing, joking, and smiling — she will
hold a fond place in our memories for many years to
come. She is a very sensible girl with ability in every
phase of Flori work, and we can easily picture Louise as
the proud owner of a flower business.
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Walter Jerome Seelig, II
Brooklyn, New York Dairy Manufactures
Dairy Club, 1, 2; Animal Husbandry Club, 1, 2; Y. M.
C. A.; Agronomy Club, 2; Dance Committee, Chairman, 2;
Winter Carnival Committee, 1, 2.
When your eyes light upon a tall, ■well-built figure,
walking -with military precision, it is sure to be Walt.
His training in the New York Military Academy has given
him a figure of which to be proud. Ho^vever, he wanted
training in the Dairy field, so we found him in our midst.
A perfect gentleman and an adept student, aptly describes
him. Walt never aspires to be a "Sampson" but he does
like to be "strong."
Henry Lloyd Shuster
Waban Poultry
Poultry Club, 1, 2.
"Shuey," sophisticated and undoubtedly the best dressed
man on campus, did not seem the proper type for a poultry
farm. However, he surprised everyone by not only getting
a splendid recommendation on placement, but also by
being one of the best students in class. He was a regular
fellow, who had a knack of concocting keen, viritty phrases.
Best wishes to both, you and the certain "Miss" from
Newton. May you go bombing along together on smooth
roads.
filbert Edmund Simoni, Jr.
Norwood Floriculture
Horticultural Show, 2; Floriculture Club, 2; Horticulture
Club, 2.
A gracious smile greets us as we meet Al. This smile
is indicative of a splendid spirit in a fine fellow. Norfolk
Aggie sent us Al, and they should be as proud of him as
we are. Studious and full of fun, his personality will paint
a very clear picture on the canvas of friendship. We can
see Al working to the top and we'll give a cheer for
every yard gained.
Francis Joseph Simonich
Chicopee Vegetable Gardening
Horticultural Show, 1, 2; 4-H Club, 1, 2.
Our commuting friend had many obstacles to overcome
in his daily travels to and from school — what with cold
hands and a slippery, treacherous Notch. Si usually
scoffed at a statement and in the discussion which fol-
lowed, facts were brought out that were enlightening to
all. Lean, yet rugged, Si was happy whether walking,
swimming, or pushing a motor cultivator. We are sure
that Frank's Chicopee sand dune will be very productive
under his management.
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John Jacob Sloet
Newton Center Wildlife Management
SHORTHORN Write-up Assistant; Horticultural Show, 1;
Recreational Conference, 1, 2; Senior Dance Committee;
Kolony Klub, 1, Secretary, 2.
Johnnie wanted to take wildlife management, so he
came to Stockbridge a year early to make sure that he
would be admitted to the course. Possessing a keen inter-
est in his work, good-natured Johnnie was helpful and
enthusiastic. However, he often took a nap during a dry
lecture as we all have done at some time. John prefers
administration from the desk to a rough and ready life
and we are sure he will do well in the position waiting
for him.
Joseph Pierce Spalding
Woodstock, Connecticut
Animal Husbandry
SHORTHORN Photography Editor; Football, 1, 2; Track,
1, 2; Student Council, 1; Animal Husbandry Club, 1, 2;
Alpha Tau Gamma.
Despite manipulating a tray, Joe still had time to get
into the social and athletic activities on campus. Joe knew
many girls at the Abbey, and a certain sorority, and was
always willing to arrange a date for any of his friends.
Joe has won a place in the hearts of his classmates with
his ever ready smile, and will to help. In our remi-
niscences we will remember Joe for his sturdy figure and
"school girl" complexion.
Frank Manly Stone
Boston Dairy Manufactures
Dairy Club, 1, 2; Y. M. C. A.; Q. T. V.
True to Boston tradition, Frank is a brilliant and erudite
student. He is skilled and experienced in his field, and
a grand person with whom to work. We have admired
his competent and efficient method of having his lessons
down pat, by the use of his personally evolved little
reference library file system on cards in the back of his
notebook. His mind and body may have been in Amherst,
but his heart was in Boston.
Ralph Waldo Stone, Jr.
South Sudbury Animal Husbandry
Animal Husbandry Club, 2; DeMolcy Club.
Good looks and. pleasant personality have made Ralph
popular on our campus. He enjoyed walking in the snow,
but so would we if we had a "date" to see home. We
shall always associate Ralph with a good pipe and Bill
King. Ralph's practical field experience in Animal Hus-
bandry and his technical training here at Stockbridge has
made him a farmer who knov^rs the game.
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Raymond Charles Surgen
Hadley Dairy Manufactures
Dairy Club, 1, 2; Alpha Tau Gamma.
We lost a good man from our football team when a knee
injury forced Ray to retire to the field of "scholastic
endeavor." Here was the member of the class who never
had a harsh word for anyone. He was a conscientious,
hard worker who always got results. It was rumored thai
he was quite a social "butterfly" but we never did find
out and he simply smiled in that infectious way of his
whenever asked.
Richard Mather Taylor
Feeding Hills Animal Husbandry
4-H Club, 2; Animal Husbandry Club, 1, 2; Sociology
Club, 2.
Dick, the tall dark haired fellow from Feeding Hills, is
known for his tall stories and spontaneous laugh. He is
proud of his home town and the accomplishments of its
inhabitants and doesn't hesitate to tell you about them.
Dick and Red Meader were the comic section of the An.
Hus. group, and we hope that graduation will not separate
them. Play the accordion to the cows, Dick, for "contended
cows give more milk."
Edwin Hubbard Treadwell
Lynn Pomology-
Hockey, 2; Horticultural Show, 1, 2; DeMolay Club;
Alpha Tau Gamma.
This city boy was a bundle of nerves and energy which
was noticeable in his very speech, movement and manner.
He would thrill at every statement made by his professors
which he thought would be of practical use. Practical Ed
c'id not believe "absence makes the heart grow fonder,"
for every weekend found him hurrying home in his "worthy
chariot. We hope Ed's ambition to establish an orchard
and jelly manufacturing will be realized.
Arthur Vernal Tripp, Jr.
Westport Poultry
Poultry Club, 2; 4-H Club, 2.
"Tripsy" came to us this year to put <he finishing touches
on his poultry education. Very good-natured, quiet, and
unobtrusive, he was immediately taken into the group and
regarded as one of us. Roller-skating and dancing are his
only "vices" and we know he is quite accomplished at
both. A shining light at the apiary, he tutored the class
in the finer points of beekeeping.
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Howard Sidney Tripp
Westport Animal Husbandry
Animal Husbandry Club, 2; Sociology Club, 2.
Howie is the easy-going Tripp cousin who in his own
way formed many lasting friendships here at school. He
was the "dark horse" of the Stockbridge Livestock Exhi-
bition and Judging Contest, and he surprised even himself
by winning the major honors at the event. Her pictures
were on his wall, and his heart was at the Hyannis State
Teachers College. Be patient, Howie, and the three re-
maining years of her college life will soon be over.
Ralph Goodrich Tryon. Jr.
South Glastonbury, Connecticut Animal Husbandry
Hockey, 2; Animal Husbandry Club, 1, 2.
Ralph is that tall, silent lad from the tobacco fields of
Connecticut. He has affiliated himself with Guernseys and
while still at school, acguired his foundation stock. Goodie
walked many miles about Amherst in search of Indian
relics, and brought home many rock treasures. He used
to turn the house "upside down" when the boys would
hide his precious collections. Keep on working Ralph as
you have done here, and you will have a worthwhile
dairy herd.
Victor Joseph Vellali
Needham
Horticulture
Horticultural Show, 1, 2; Horticulture Club, 1, 2.
Because of his placement work, Vic knew his macadam
and asphalt surfaces, and was a shark on tennis court
construction here at school. He steadfastedly maintained
that he spent little time studying, but he has never ex-
plained why the lamps were kept burning into the wee
hours of the morning. We know the hours were well
spent for he knows his practical Horticulture. You have
the proper spirit, Vic, keep up the good work and she
will be proud of you.
Frank Welch Vincent
Boston Horticulture
Horticultural Show, 1, 2; Horticulture Club, 1, 2.
"Doc," our able tree climber and surgeon, came to us
from political Boston. Vinnie took all his subjects with
the greatest amount of seriousness and never dropped a
thing until he understood it perfectly. His helpfulness and
hints on health made him a popular man. Careful where
you throw that life rope in the trees, Vinnie, for we would
not want to lose such a true friend and good companion.
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Marion Patricia Watson
South Hadley Falls Floriculture
Horticultural Show, 1, 2; Floriculture Club, 2; S. C. S., 1;
Tri Sigma, 2.
As a shadow appears in the doorway we look up to
find a smiling, genial person who offers a quiet and sincere
"good morning" to her classmates. Over the "winding road
from South Hadley Falls has come a personality "we shall
always remember. It is Marion, commuting each day,
despite bad weather and difficult traveling — she offers
much to the spirit of the class.
Edmund Dwight Wells, Jr.
New Bedford Animal Husbandry
Animal Husbandry Club, 2.
Ted is a city boy "whose deep love and respect for
animals brought him to Stockbridge. He is twenty-one,
and claims he never had a date. What a shame for such
a handsome young man to waste his youth! Ted's im-
pulsive nature and good fellowship has endeared him to
many of his classmates. We feel sure that Ted has the
right kind of stuff to bring him through any difficulties
which he may encounter in the Animal Husbandry field.
EUiot Albert Williams
Dudley Animal Husbandry
Animal Husbandry Club, 1, 2; Sociology Club, 2; Kolony
Klub, 1, House Marshal, 2.
Williams, as he "was called, a stocky, "well-built lad,
hails from fair Dudley. He is a K. K. member and served
as treasurer of the An. Hus. Club. However, he will long
be remembered as one of the three musketeers. He is
always ready for a good time and never forgets a friend.
May the milking be easy and the pails brim-full, Elliot.
Vegetable Gardening
Frank Stanley Yazwinski
Deerfield
Horticultural Show, 1, 2.
This commuting Deerfield lad was the constant campus
companion of our Chicopee comm.uter. Si. A Deerfield
Academy product, Yaz is the gentleman — reserved, neatly
dressed, and well mannered. His complete confidence in his
own ability gave him a "never-worry" attitude which we
all admired. Going back to an already well-managed
farm, we predict Frank will make it even more profitable.
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Rupert Martin Smith
Greenfield Horticulture
Horticultural Show, 1, 2; Band, 1; Horticulture Club,
1, 2; DeMolay Club.
Smoky, our "easy come, easy go" dance band trumpeter,
was known by few of us during his first year. He was
quiet, studious, and those well done drawings . . . well,
just clever. A quick smile and low laugh has made
him many friends on and off the campus. Good luck.
Smoky, at that Southern University.
flS OF THE CLASS OF 1938
Robert Frederick Coffin
New Rochelle, New York
Richard Holden Emery
Westboro
Robert Ehner Nelson
Framingham
Samuel Hall Peckham
North Attleboro
Richard Marshall Sparks
Wakefield
Norman Fairbanks Lawlon
Foxboro
Michael John Zak
Sunderland
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STUDENT COUNCIL
Henry Thompson Griffin, President of the Council
James Newman Deary, Vice-President of the Council
James Joseph Jenkins, President of the Class
Arnold Morton Fischer, President of Alpha Tou Gamma
John Wesley Lawrence, President of Kolony Klub
Beverly Sturgeon Bein, Representative of Tri Sigm.a
Lowell Knight Hammond, Representative of the Senior Class
Rolf Fedor Werner Heitmann, Representative of the Senior Class
Eugene Pierre Gieringer, President of the Freshman Class
John Aloysius Plotczyk, Representative of the Freshman Class
Elliot Marshall Wheeler, Representative of the Freshman Class
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FRESHMEN
OFFICERS OF THE CLASS OF 1939
Eugene Pierre Gieringer, President
Raymond Proctor Houle, Vice-President
Helen Esselen, Secretary
John Howard Brewster, Treasurer
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flNIMflL HUSBANDRY
CLASS OF 1939
Donald S. Adams
Dalton
Carroll C. Barber
Longmeadow
Oscar P. Bodwell
Sharon
Sumner T. Carlson
Milton
Malcolm S. Clark
Ashfield
Albert E. Conklin
Millerton, New York
Oscar D. Crab tree
Willimansett
George R. Denison
Mystic, Connecticut
Theodore L. Earle
Montclair, New Jersey
Perry M. Gebhardt
Boston
Wilfred E. Hines
Cohasset
Carl L. Hook, Jr.
Worcester
James O. Howland
Windsor, Vermont
Charles L. Kimball
Pittsfield
Donald C. MacDonnell
Washington Depot, Conn.
Colin MacLeod, Jr.
Brookline
Thomas B. MacQuinn
South Weymouth
Jack D. McGary
Natick
John C. Moloney
Hartford, Connecticut
John P. Mistarka
Northampton
Robert B. Richardson
Marlboro
Peter N. Schall
Darien, Connecticut
Daniel J. Shine
Cambridge
Richard A. Smith
Greenwood
Arthur P. Stedman
Amherst
David H. Tail
Palmer
Ralph F. Verrill
Concord
Andrew C. Warner
Sunderland
Theodore F. Watts
Hubbardston
Benning L. Wentworth, Jr.
Melrose
Elliot M. Wheeler
Melrose Highlands
Warren G. Wright
Abington
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DAIRY MflNUFflCTURES
CLASS OF 1939
Roland W. Aldrich
North Springfield, Vermont
Cornelius H. Ash
Holyoke
Theodore F. Bartlett
Salisbury
Gordon E. Dimock
Oxford
Earl C. Gillespie, Jr.
Mollis, New York
Norman Hubbard
Bloomfield, Connecticut
Robert F. Jones
Amherst
Michael W. Kandianis
Fitchburg
George F. LaBonte
Lewiston, Maine
William N. Lavoie
Lowell
Howard R. Minor
Springfield
Myron M. Munson
Amherst
Charles E. Nelson
Fall River
Bruce C. Soderholm
Brockton
Raymond E. Taylor
Worcester
David R. Walsh
Jamaica Plain
Russell W. Weymer
Woodbury, Connecticut
William P. Wood
Framingham
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FLORICULTURE
CLASS OF 1939
Mary P. Bemben
North Hadley
Violet L. Bump
New London, Connecticut
John T. Donovan
Maiden
Helen Esselen
Millis
John W. Hibbard
Whately
Jack J. Kelleher
Brockton
Alfred M. Kumins
Dorchester
Richard S. Mayberry
Orange
Florence H. Morse
Pelham
William P. Ogden
Middlebury, Connecticut
Barbara E. Packard
Brockton
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HORTICULTURE
CLASS OF 1939
Robert O. Abbott
Bristol, Connecticut
Basil B. Bearse
Hyannis
Charles E. Bein, Jr.
South Hadley
Arthur W. Berry
Fall River
Robert E. Berry
Springfield
Leon A. Brock
Palmer
William P. Conant
Brookline
Mason G. Davis
Amherst
Walter B. Deady
Chicopee Falls
Paul J. DeRusha
Newton Highlands
James H. Doherty
Lincoln
Wallace J. Everett
Hamden, Connecticut
Walter W. Fenton
Brockton
John P. Goodale
Wethersfield, Connecticut
Richard D. Gordon
Green's Farms, Connecticut
Edward N. Harrington
West Newton
Douglas K. Henderson
Whitinsville
Vincent Jakuboski
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Fred L. Wright,
Brockton
John H. Kelso
Chester
Morris L. Kohn
Roxbury
O. Theodore Lindgren
New Bedford
Charles F. Mandell
Rockland
Stephen K. Morse
East Woodstock, Conn.
Alfred E. Norton
Vineyard Haven
Arthur L. Ogilvie
Kankakee, Illinois
Casper J. Perednia
Norwood
Raymond E. Potter
Ludlow
Russell S. Shaw
Simsbury, Connecticut
Fletcher Smith, Jr.
Easthampton
Clarence E. Stillman
North Granby, Connecticut
Elisabeth Strong
Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Vincent T. Sullivan
Chicopee
Leonard K. Treat
Upper Montclair, New Jersey
John R. Walker
Oxford
Donald K. Williams
Westhampton
Howard W. Winter
Westminster
Jr.
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POMOLOGY
CLASS OF 1939
Warren S. Bemis
Spencer
William Phillips, Jr.
Beverly
John Eadie, Jr.
Dracut
James E. Teevan
Boston
Stanley H. Hitchcock
Gilbertville
Edward V. A. Wilson
Clermont, New York
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POULTRY
CLASS OF 1939
Norman E. Bickford
West Chelmsford
Horace L. Bushnell
North Franklin, Conn.
John J. Clancy
Dorchester
Claron Cook
Amherst
Gordon F. Corey
Plymouth
Robert H. Dupuis
Lowell
Herbert C. Hands
Scituate
Charles J. Russo
Lawrence
Edgar W. Spear
Everett
Lawrence C. Woodfall, Jr.
Chelmsford
Frank A. Woodhead,
Belmont
George R. Yale
Chelsea
Jr.
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VEGETABLE GARDENING
CLASS OF 1939
James P. Alexakos
Dracut
George S. Ferris
Sharon
Richard W. Graves
Sunderland
Frederick F. Guyott
Amherst
Robert W. Potter
North Billerica
Alfred N. Thompson
Framingham
Guy B. Thornton
North Grosvenordale, Conn.
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WILDLIFE MflNflGEMENT
CLASS OF 1939
Robert S. Amato
North Adams
William A. Fitzpatrick
Rochdale
John F. Fuller
Lancaster
Dudley W. Gaouette
Monson
R. Proctor Houle
Newbury
Howard K. Hunter
Pittsfield
Weikko A. Mackie
Hubbardston
James J. McDonough
Springfield
Charles R. Pickard
Salisbury
George N. Wilkinson
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Gordon T. Woods
Newington, Connecticut
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ACTIVITIES
flLPHfl TflU GflMMfl
Founded 1919
The season 1937-1938 was very successful for Alpha Tau Gamma.
The highlight of the year was again the annual Formal Dinner Dance, held
at the Lord Jeffery Inn on February 26, 1938. Other social events of the year
included the Freshmen Pledge Dance, Christmas Party, Valentine Dance,
and the Interfraternity Dance.
During the year many of the Alumni have returned to visit the house,
to renew acquaintances, and also meet new members.
Much credit for the success of the year is due to our beloved faculty
advisor. Professor Rollin H. Barrett, who has always been a constant and
most helpful friend.
Officers for 1938
President, Arnold M. Fischer Sergeant-at-arms, Richard M. Sparks
Vice-President, V. Gilbert Doty Sergeant-at-arms, Robert D. Riedl
Secretary, Lowell K. Hammond Historian, John E. Oinonen
Treasurer, Oliver M. Richardson House Manager, William S. Boettcher
Officers-elect for 1939
President, Raymond P. Houle Treasurer, Alfred E. Norton
Vice-President, William P. Wood Sergeant-at-arms, Bruce C. Soderholm
Secretary, Stephen K. Morse Historian, Norman Hubbard
House Manager, Richard S. Mayberry
William S. Boettcher
Howard P. Davison
V. Gilbert Doty
James N. Deary
Arnold M. Fischer
Ernest C. Fournier
Charles E. Bein, Jr.
Arthur W. Berry-
John Eadie, Jr.
John F. Fuller
Raymond P. Houle
Norman Hubbard
Members 1938
Roy L. Frye
Henry T. Griffin
Rolf F. Heitmann
Lowell K. Hammond
Edward H. Haczela
John E. Oinonen
Oliver M. Richardson
Members 1939
Richard S. Mayberry
James J. McDonough
Stephen K. Morse
Alfred E. Norton
William P. Ogden
Bruce C. Soderholm
Norman J. Reilly
Robert D. Riedl
Joseph P. Spalding
Richard M. Sparks
Raymond C. Surgeon
Edwin H. Treadwell
Raymond E. Taylor
Leonard K. Treat
Benning L. Wentworth, Jr.
William P. Wood
Lawrence C. Woodfall
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KOLONY CLUB
Founded 1919
The members of the Kolony Klub have enjoyed a very eventful year
under our new social advisor, Donald E. Ross. When we were in need of
advice, Mr. Ross stepped in and gave us support which has won him the
friendship of all the members of the club. We wish to take this opportunity,
Mr. Ross, to express our appreciation for your assistance.
Officers for 1937-1938
President, John W. Lawrence Treasurer, Louis C. Schwaab
Vice-President, James P. Gibson Marshal, Elliot A. Williams
Secretary, John J. Sloet Historian, Louis A. Ruggles
Treasurer, Eugene M. Provenzani House Manager, Louis C. Schwaab
Officers-elect for 1938-1939
President, Robert O. Abbott Secretary, Harold Briesmaster
Vice-President, Richard D. Gordon Treasurer, David Treadway
William S. Allen
William C. Atkins
Walter H. Brown
Charles H. CoUis
Robert O. Abbott
Robert Berry
Harold Briesmaster
James H. Doherty
George S. Ferris
Members 1938
James P. Gibson
Charles W. Ladd
John W. Lawrence
Donald R. Luther
Elliot A. Williams
Members 1939
Richard D. Gordon
Edward M. Harrington
Douglas K. Henderson
John W. Hibbard
Warren G. Kennedy
Eugene M. Provenzani
Louis A. Ruggles
Louis C. Schwaab
John J. Sloet
Raymond E. Potter
A. Phillips Stedman
David F. Treadway
Donald K. Williams
TRI SIGMA
The Tri Sigma, formerly known as S. C. S., has closed one of the most
memorable years in its history. Besides adopting a new name, pins were
chosen for the club. Meetings were held at Memorial Hall and at Mrs.
Lambert's home. A very pleasant evening was spent at Miss Hamlin's hom_e.
The girls arranged for a light supper and she furnished the dessert, which
was followed by singing and games.
An informal dance was held at the Farley Club House, at which games
were played and refreshments were served. A farewell dinner was given
the freshmen at Miss Charlotte Cox's house in Holyoke, followed by a
theater party.
We hope that the next year's members will carry on and make the sorority
even more successful than it has been this past year.
Officers for 1937-1938
President, Charlotte L. Cox
Vice-President, Virginia I. Bigwood
Officers for 1938-1939
President, Mary Bemben
Vice-President, Florence Morse
Bertha Antes
Arlene Beach
Beverly Bein
Virginia Bigwood
Rachel L. Clough
Mary Bemben
Helen Esselen
Secretary, E. Nancy Peirce
Treasurer, Margaret Neilson
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Secretary, Barbara Packard
Treasurer, Helen Esselen
Members 1938
Members 1939
Charlotte L. Cox
Margaret Neilson
E. Nancy Peirce
B. Louise Searle
Marion P. Watson
Florence Morse
Barbara Packard
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flNIMflL HUSBANDRY CLUB
The Animal Husbandry Club is one of the oldest organizations on campus.
Membership is open to both four year and two year students who are inter-
ested in animal husbandry and agriculture in general. Membership this year
approximates seventy in number.
The main purpose of the club is to sponsor a series of talks by livestock
authorities. This year the program included valuable talks by R. O. Robie,
manager of Castle Hill Farm, Whitinsville; L. T. Tompkins, Market Adminis-
trator for Greater Boston Marketing Area; Vere Culver, Manager of Baker
Farms at Exeter, New Hampshire; and J. G. Watson, Editor of the New England
Homestead, Springfield. Suitable films from the United States Department of
Agriculture were shown with each program, adding to the profitableness of
the meetings.
Officers for 1937-1938
President, Lawrence Bixby, M.S.C., '39
Vice-President, Charles Bothfeld
Secretary, William G. Collins
Treasurer, Elliot Williams
Officers for 1938-1939
President, Everett Roberts, M.S.C., '39 Contest Mgr., Lawrence Bixby, M.S.C.,'39
Executive Secretary, Oscar Crabtree Asst. Contest Mgr., Evi Scholtz, M.S.C.,'39
Treasurer, Sumner Carlson
Miss Bertha Antes
Knight Badger
Charles Bothfeld
Eben Brown
Walter Brown
Meredith Bryant
William Collins
Oscar Bodwell
Sumner Carlson
Malcolm Clark
Albert Conklin
Oscar Crabtree
George Denison
William Fitzpatrick
Members 1938
Philip Elmer
Norman Estabrooks
Walter Foster
Chester Johnson
William King
Charles Ladd
Donald Luther
Paul Lehtola
Members 1939
Perry Gebhardt
Richard Graves
Carl Hook
Charles Kimball
Thomas MacQuinn
James McGcrrry
John Mistarka
Robert Richardson
Freeman Meader
Oliver Richardson
Joseph Spalding
Richard Taylor
Howard Tripp
Ralph Tryon
Elliot Williams
Daniel Shine
David Tait
Raymond Taylor
Ralph Verrill
Andrew Warner
Behning Wentworth
Warren Wright
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DAIRY CLUB
The Dairy Club was not as active this year as it has been in previous
seasons because of its late start. The club consists of Massachusetts State
College and Stockbridge students. Mr. Jerry Bond, a representative of the
Massachusetts Milk Control Board gave a very interesting talk on the regu-
lation of milk prices in Boston and the prices being paid to the producers.
Stockbridge Man in Office - Vice-President, James Deary.
Members 1938
Sanford Bookless
Philip Colby
Howard Davison
James Deary
Earnest Fournier
Roy Frye
James Gibson
Edwin Helander
Henry Knightly
Roland Aldrich
Cornelius Ash
Theodore Bartlett
Gordon Dimock
Earl Gillespie
Norman Hubbard
Robert Jones
Michael Kandianis
George LaBonte
Members 1939
Hyman Litwack
Edward Melnick
Richard North
John Oinonen
Joseph Reilly
Robert Reidl
Walter Seelig
Frank Stone
Raymond Surgen
William Lavoie
Howard Minor
Myron Munson
Charles Nelson
Bruce Soderholm
Raymond Taylor
David Walsh
Russell Weyraer
William Wood
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FLORICULTURE CLUB
Founded by the Class of 1938
Spirit and enthusiasm are the essential requisites of organization and
cooperation, and it was this combination that brought together the group now
known as the Flori Club.
There was a need and a place for some club which would initiate and
promote ideas and principles of floriculture. It was to this end that the club
was formed. This club has made its progress by supplementing the
teachings of the department under which it comes. It has received every
possible consideration from the faculty and to the faculty it owes sincere
appreciation for its guidance.
It is the earnest hope of the officers that this precedent will be made a
tradition and that in years to come there may still be an active Flori Club.
The constitution and by-laws of the club were drawn up by Clyde T.
Brennan, Lowell K. Hammond, and Bertha L. Searle.
Among the guests were Mr. Ross who gave a talk on "Xmas Decora-
tions," and Professor Barrett who presented a film on "Wild Flowers."
The officers for 1937-1938
President, Clyde T. Brennan
Vice-President, Lowell K. Hammond
Secretary, Bertha Louise Searle
Treasurer, Silvio P. DeBonis
Arlene Beach
Beverly S. Bein
Virginia Bigwood
Clyde T. Brennan
Rudolph L. Bume
Rachel L. Clough
Howard L. Clute
Members 1938
Charlotte L. Cox
Silvio P. DeBonis
Lowell K. Hammond
Rolf F. W. Heitmann
James J. Jenkins
Jack Kelleher
Vaughn Kochakian
Edward M. Martinson
Donald E. Nason
Samuel H. Peckham
Estelle N. Peirce
Bertha L. Searle
Albert Simoni, Jr.
Marion P. Watson
Members 1939
Mary Bemben Richard Mayberry William Ogden Barbara Packard
M. S. C. Members
Margaret Harris Robert Kennedy
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HORTICULTURE CLUB
The Stockbridge Horticulture Club, now in its second year, owes its
existence to Rolf Heitmann, a member of the graduating class. The Club
members spent several evenings working at the Hort Show, and also voted to
award two cups to the winners of the ten by ten arrangements at the show.
Instructive and interesting talks were given by: Mr. Butler, of Butler and
Ulman, "Rose Culture;" Mr. Needham, of Adams Nursery, "Nursery Showman-
ship;" Professor Blundell, "Highway Planning and Planting;" Professor Davis,
"Personnel Appearance and Attitude;" and Professor Sears, "Development
of Horticulture at Massachusetts State College."
The Club's faculty advisors. Professor Blundell and Mr. Tramposch were
always present at the meetings and presented many helpful suggestions.
Officers for
President, James Jenkins
Vice-President, Silvio DeBonis
1937-1938
Secretary, Virginia Bigwood
Treasurer, Rolf Heitmann
Officers for 1938-1939
President, Casper Perednia Secretary, Howard Winter
Vice-President, Arthur Ogilvie Treasurer, Clarence Stillman
Howland Atwood
Arlene Beach
Virginia Bigwood
Rudolph Bum„e
Rachel Clough
Howard Clute
Charlotte Cox
Robert Abbot
Robert Berry
Leon Brock
Paul DeRusha
James Doherty
Helen Esselen
Wallace Everett
Walter Fenton
Members 1938
Silvio DeBonis
Lowell Hammond
Rolf Heitmann
James Jenkins
John Kennedy
Vaughn Kochakian
Edward Martinsen
Members 1939
Richard Gordon
Douglas Henderson
John Henderson
Morris Kohn
O. Theodore Lindgren
Charles Mandell
Richard Mayberry
Ivar Nielsen
Wallace Parker
E. Nancy Peirce
George Phillips, Jr.
Albert Simoni
Victor Vellali
Frank Vincent
Alfred Norton
Arthur Ogilvie
Casper Perednia
Raymond Potter
Russell Shaw
Fletcher Smith
Clarence Stillman
Howard Winter
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POULTRY CLUB
The Massachusetts State College Poultry Club has just completed one
of its most enjoyable seasons in many years. The club has been conducted
under the able guidance of Professor Luther Banta. At the first meeting,
which was held November 9, 1937, a film entitled "Massachusetts Turkeys"
was shown. The next meeting took place on December 14, 1937. At this time
Mr. Hutchings, of Purina Mills, gave an interesting lecture. On January 4,
1938, Professor J. S. Hughes of Kansas State College, showed a film entitled
"Ovulation." On January 20, Mr. J. J. "Warren, M.S.C., '17, lectured on the
topic, "The Margin of Safety in the Poultry Industry." On February 8,
Mr. William Moore of the Wirthmore Feeds Company presented the film
entitled, "The Cross Roads." On February 24, Mr. Henry Riseman, M.S.C., '35,
spoke on "The Marketing of Live Poultry."
Officers for 1937-1938
President, Paul F. Callahan, '38
Vice-President, John A. Costa, '38
Member of Executive Board, Charles Russo, '39
Francis Ashline
Lawrence Bearce
William Boettcher
Paul F. Callahan
Charles CoUis
Members 1938
John A. Costa
John DeSpencer
George C. Douglas
Earl Goodale
Edward Haczela
Arthur Maki
Stanley Parker
Henry L. Shuster
Arthur Tripp
Richard Clayton
Norman E. Bickford
Horace L. Bushnell
John J. Clancy
Claron A. Cook
Members 1939
Gordon F. Corey
Robert H. Dupuis
Herbert C. Hands
Charles J. Russo
Edgar W. Spear
Lawrence C. Woodfall
Frank Woodhead
George R. Yale
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SOCIOLOGY CLUB
Recognizing the need for an organization which would make our social
and religious problems more easily understood, the Stockbridge Sociology
Club was formed to further this purpose. Although no longer connected with
the College staff, Rev. K. C. McArthur traveled a considerable distance from
his home to preside at the type of work which he loves. Meetings were held
alternatively at each of our two fraternity houses. The various discussions
were non-sectarian, and students of all denominations presented their inter-
pretations of the topics which were discussed. A few of the subjects discussed
this season were the following: Religion and Communism, Evolution and
Religion, The Meaning of Thanksgiving and Christmas, Choosing a Life
Partner, Home Life, and The Place of Suffering in Experience.
We wish to thank Reverend McArthur for his interest in our meetings,
and the Kolony Klub and the Alpha Tau Gamma fraternities, for so graciously
allowing us the use of their houses as meeting-places.
The following were members of the club:
William Allen
Charles Bothfeld
Walter Brown
Meredith Bryant
William Collins
Charles Collis
Members 1938
President, Eugene Provenzani
Norman Estabrooks
Walter Foster
James Gibson
Edwin Helander
Charles Ladd
John Lawrence
Donald Luther
Freeman Meader
Louis Ruggles
Louis Schwaab
Richard Taylor
Elliot Williams
Oscar Lavoie
Members 1939
President, James Doherty
Raymond Potter
Donald Williams
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1937 HORTICULTURAL SHOW
The Horticultural Show this year attracted more people to our campus than
any event ever held at Massachusetts State College. The total attendance of
23,751 surpassed by more than 9,000 the previous high mark set in 1935.
The remarkable success of the show was most gratifying to the students,
faculty, and all others who took part in arranging the show.
The Stockbridge Student Chairmen were James Jenkins, Horticulture; John
Jessel, Vegetable Gardening; and Vaughn Kochakian, Floriculture.
The central attraction of the show was the Colonial Garden set up by
the horticultural students of State and Stockbridge. Also of considerable
interest were the ten by ten displays arranged for effect by the horticulture
majors. The vegetable gardening group set up a miniature vegetable farm
showing the various practices performed in growing and harvesting crops.
Using fresh fruit, the pomology students skilfully worked out a design which
featured an apple, a pear, and a leaf.
The following are the Stockbridge prize winners and their awards:
James Jenkins, one of the individual prizes for doing the most for the success of the show.
Displays arranged for effect to cover 100 square feet; formal, second, Wallace J. Everett
and Arthur Ogilvie; informal, second, Edward Martinsen, Vaughn Kochakian, and Clyde Brennan;
third, Donald Nason and Albert Simoni; miniature, first, Clifford Lippincott, M.S.C., and John Kennedy.
Basket arrangements of small flowered chrysanthemums; first, Robert Nelson; second, Nancy
Peirce; third, Howard Clute.
Bowl arrangements of small flowered types; second, J. J. Kelleher; basket arrangement of
small flowered types; first, J. J. Kelleher.
Arrangement of fruiting branches of trees and shrubs in a metal container; second Rudolph
Bume; third, Edward Martinsen.
Arrangement of fruits and vegetables in a wooden chopping bowl; third, Richard Graves.
Miniature bouquet; second, Albert Simoni.
Pomology awards sponsored by the Pomology department were as follows: collection of five
plates of different varieties of apples; first, Edwin Treadwell; second, E. Stuart Hubbard; third,
John Rice.
Single plate of five apples; Mcintosh, first, Warren Bemis; second, Stanley Hitchcock,
Baldwin, first, Stanley Hitchcock; second, Warren Bemis; Greening, first, E. Stuart Hubbard,
second, Richard Emery; Northern Spy, first, Stanley Hitchcock; second, E. Stuart Hubbard
Wealthy, first, Walter Golash; second, Vaughn Kochakian; Cortland, first, William Nehring and
Joseph Martula; second, Vaughn Kochakian; Delicious, first, Stanley Hitchcock; second, John Rice.
Best plate of apples in the shov>^; William Nehring and Joseph Martula.
Largest apple in the show; twenty-ounce, John Rice.
Most attractive display of New England fruits in a basket; Max Et Turner, graduate student.
The sweepstake prize of a pewter tobacco humidor donated by the State Department of Agriculture
was awarded to Stanley Hitchcock.
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THE 1938 SHORTHORN STAFF
John Jessel - Editor-in-Chief
William S. Boettcher, Jr. - Business Manager
Maynard F. Marsh Assistant Business Manager
Clyde T. Brennan Assistant Editor
Philip A. Baum Associate Editor
Paul F. Callahan Associate Editor
Arnold G. Erickson Associate Editor
Virginia I. Bigwood Literary Editor
Eben B. Brown Athletic Editor
Rolf F. W. Heitmann Statistics Editor
Edwin E. Helander Art Editor
Richard B. North Activities Editor
Joseph P. Spalding Photography Editor
flSSISTflNTS
Class of 1938
Rowland F. Atwood Vernon G. Doty
Charles H. Bothfeld George S. Hartley
John J. Sloet
Class of 1939
Howard K. Hunter Charles F. Mandell
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ATHLETICS
BflSKETBflLL
Soon after Thanksgiving the basketball candidates reported in answer
to the first call. After a week of warming up and drilling, Coach Ball found
it necessary to cut the squad because of the large number of candidates.
The remaining members, led by the veterans of last year, rapidly developed
into the most talented team to represent our school in recent years. Out-
standing in the record of six wins and five losses was a hard earned victory
over Deerfield Academy by a score of 27 — 19.
The second team won four of its six games and should form another fine
nucleus for next year's team.
The following men received letters:
Seniors: Captain Joseph Martula, James Deary, Ernest Fournier,
Frye, Percival Hastings, Manager Sanford Bookless.
Roy
Freshmen: Coptain-
elect Vincent Jakuboski, Fred Guyott, Bruce Soderholm,
The scores:
Stockbridge
18
South Deerfield High School
6
Stockbridge
50
Chester High School
11
Stockbridge
23
Williston Academy
26
Stockbridge
25
Adams High School
18
Stockbridge
19
Vermont Academy
26
Stockbridge
27
Deerfield Academy
19
Stockbridge
25
Suffield School
29
Stockbridge
33
Essex Agricultural School
18
Stockbridge
21
Bay Path Institute
32
Stockbridge
31
Amherst High School
25
Stockbridge
31
Nichols Junior College
34
CROSS COUNTRY
Graduation cut deeply into the ranks of last year's undefeated cross
country team and when only a few new men reported for practice this year,
Coach Llewellyn Derby had a large assignment on his hands. This he handled
very well, turning out a team that lost only one meet out of four and that meet
by only one point. This defeat at the hands of Amherst freshmen was deeply
felt by the whole squad in that it was the first defeat for the Stockbridge
Harriers in three years.
With three lettermen returning next fall, the prospects for another good
season seem to be very bright.
The following men received letters:
Seniors: Co-captains Lowell Hammond and Lawrence Bearce, Richard
Clayton, Edward Haczela, and Manager George Hartley.
Freshmen: Captain-elect Weikko Mackie, Albert Conklin, and John
Mistarka.
The scores — (Low score wins):
October 23, 1937 — Dual meet at Gushing Academy —
Stockbridge 25
Gushing Academy 35
October 28, 1937 — Dual meet with State Freshmen —
Stockbridge 23
State Freshmen 35
November 5, 1937 — Dual meet with Amherst Freshmen —
Stockbridge 29
Amherst Freshmen 28
November 10, 1937 — Dual meet with State Joyvees —
Stockbridge 2 1
State Jayvees 44
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FOOTBALL
When the curtain rose for the Stockbridge 1938 football season, Coach
"Red" Ball and his two assistants, Alden Tuttle and Robert Vincent, were
faced with the task of molding a football team out of thirty-five willing candi-
dates. With only three lettermen in the ranks, the prospects for the coming
season were none too bright.
To the team's spirit and the untiring efforts of the coaches may be attributed
the successful season which followed.
The team's outstanding performance of the season was a 14 — 6 win over
an undefeated National Farm School squad from Pennsylvania. This was
the first time in history that a blue and white team has won this game, and
it will remain a goal for future elevens to strive for.
After Thanksgiving, a football party was held at which Coach Ball was
presented with a fine gift as a token of thanks and appreciation from the team.
The following men received letters:
Seniors: Captain Ernest Fournier, William Boettcher, Sanford Bookless,
Charles Bothfeld, Eben Brown, Robert Coffin, John Costa, James Deary, Arnold
Fisher, Percival Hastings, Chester Johnson, Norman Lawton, Richard Sparks,
Joseph Spalding, and Manager Francis Ashline.
Freshmen: Captain-elect Raymond Houle, George LaBonte, Bruce Soder-
holm, and Theodore Watts.
The scores:
Stockbridge
0
Vermont Academy
0
Stockbridge
6
Cushing Academy
12
Stockbridge
28
Williston Academy
6
Stockbridge
14
National Funn School
6
Stockbridge
7
Deerfield Academy
20
Stockbridge
20
Essex Agricultural School
0
Stockbridge
7
Green Mountain Junior College
14
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HOCKEY
Poor ice and limited practice sessions had much to do with the uneventful
season of this year's hockey sextet. Coached by "Bob" Vincent, the team
compiled a record of two wins and four losses. While this record is unim-pres-
sive on paper, the competition was keen and the scores very close.
In the outstanding game of the season, Stockbridge lost to Williston
Academy by a score of 1 — 0. Throughout the game the Blue and White out-
played the visitors, but when goals should have been scored "Lady Luck"
was looking the other way.
The following men received letters:
Seniors: Captain Walter Brown, Lawrence Bearce, Charles Bothfeld,
William Collins, Edwin Helander, Chester Johnson, Robert Riedl, Ralph Tryon,
Edwin Treadwell, Manager Richard Clayton.
Freshmen: Captain-elect John Donovan, Theodore Bartlett, Wallace
Everett, Leonard Treat.
The scores:
Stockbridge 1
Stockbridge 2
Stockbridge 0
Stockbridge 4
Stockbridge 4
Stockbridge 2
Deerfield Academy 6
Greenfield High School 3
Williston Academy 1
Greenfield High School 3
State Freshmen 0
Vermont Academy 7
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WINTER TRACK
A small, but determined winter track team made a very fair showing in
the meets scheduled this past season. Although they did not take any great
honors, they were always in there fighting and gave the winners some very
stiff competition. The scores show a marked consistency that is a credit to
any team.
The following men received letters:
Seniors: Captain Edward Haczela, William Boettcher, Charles CoUis,
Hyman Litwack, Joseph Spalding, and Manager George Hartley.
Freshmen: Captain-elect Weikko Mackie, Raymond Houle.
The scores:
January 11 and 13, 1938 — Interclass meet at M. S. C.
Stockbridge
38
State Freshmen
80
State Sophomores
9
State Seniors
1
January 22, 1938 — Triangular m.eet at M. S
. C.
Stockbridge
31
State Freshmen
61.5
Williston Academy
25.5
February 17, 1938~Triangular
meet
at
M.
S. C.
Stockbridge
19.5
State Freshmen
56
Wilbraham Academy
39.5
February 24, 1938— Triangular
meet
at
M.
S. C.
Stockbridge
10.5
Amherst Freshmen
66.5
State Freshmen
49
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STOCKBRIDGE SPRING INTERMURflLS
Last year, a spring intermural program was
initiated by Coach Lorin Ball. To promote greater
interest in the various sports, a trophy was donated
by the Physical Education Department. This award
is presented each year to the team having the
highest number of points at the end of the season.
In the three events: an indoor track meet, an out-
door track meet, and an intermural baseball league,
the dairy team had the best average and was
awarded the plaque in 1937.
This year, the spring program got off to an early
start and the boys entered the games enthusiasti-
cally. The rivalry among teams was very keen and
the events gave much enjoyment to the participants.
Because of the large number of boys registering
for the games, an archery event was introduced
this year to enable more boys to take part in the
schedule.
The four teams which were
Alpha Tau Gam_ma; Vegetable
combined; and Poultry, Wildlife
The teams:
Hort
William Atkins
Clyde Brennan
Silvio DeBonis
James Jenkins
John Kennedy
Joseph Martula
Edward Martinsen
Louis Ruggles
Louis Schwaab
Albert Simoni
Victor Vellali
Alpha Tau Gamma
William Boettcher
Howard Davidson
James Deary
Ernest Fournier
Roy Frye
John Oinonen
Norman Reilly
Oliver Richardson
Robert Riedl
Joseph Spalding
Raymond Surgen
Edwin Treadwell
formed this year are: Animal Husbandry;
Gardening, Horticulture, and Floriculture
and Dairy combined.
Poultry
Francis Ashline
Lawrence Bearce
Sanford Bookless
Richard Clayton
Philip Colby
Charles Collis
John Costa
John DeSpencer
George Douglas
Edwin Hektnder
Hyman Litwack
Richard North
Henry Shuster
An Hus
Charles Bothfeld
Eben Brown
Walter Brown
William Collins
Philip Elmer
Walter Foster
Chester Johnson
Paul Lehtola
Ralph Stone
Ralph Tryon
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OUR NEW CHIMES
While we were on place-
ment, our already beauti-
ful chapel was made even
more attractive by the in-
stallation of a set of
chimes, a donation to the
College by Barnard A.
Smith, M. A. C, '99, in
memory of Doctor Warren
Elmer Hinds, M. A. C, '99.
As we leave this campus,
we will carry the songs of
the chimes in our hearts
and we will long to return
and hear those evening
melodies again.
FEATURES
WHAT STOCKBRIDGE GRflDUflTES ARE DOING
{This year finds ihe Stockbridge School of Agriculture graduating its nineteenth class, and it
is fitting that we recognize the splendid work her alumni are doing in the Agricultural and
Horticultural fields. In this article several of the alumni have been chosen at random and short
sketches of them have been written by individuals who know them very well. — Editor's Note.)
flLDEN C. BflLLflRD
Exactly ten years ago the Pomology Department needed a man to fill
the position of orchard foreman. To qualify for that position a candidate had
to be honest, be well informed in the practice of fruit growing, possess a cheer-
ful disposition, and give promise of being an energetic worker. A young
man who was graduating with the class of 1928 in Stockbridge School
appeared to possess all of these qualities. On June 1, 1928, Alden C. Ballard
was appointed Foreman of the College Orchards. This position involves not
only the details connected with the care of the orchards and small fruits
plantations but also the operation of the storage plant and the distribution
of the fruit.
Furthermore, as secretary-treasurer of the Stockbridge School Alumni
Association for several years Alden' s integrity and capacity for work has
been recognized by his school associates.
To perform these exacting tasks creditably over a period of many years
and not only make new friends but also retain the respect and admiration
of all with whom he has come in contact is an accomplishment worthy of
the highest commendation.
Oliver C. Roberts,
Assistant Professor of Pomology, Mass. State College.
RALPH W. ANDERSON
Ralph W. Anderson, since his graduation from Stockbridge School, in
the class of 1927, has made rapid progress in poultry breeding and is fast
becoming one of the outstanding Massachusetts Rhode Island Red Breeders.
Following graduation, Ralph worked on the farm owned by Professor Harry
L. Lewis, for a short period of time. After gaining some practical experience
there, Ralph purchased a small poultry farm on Whiting Street, Rockland, to
which he has gradually added as the years have gone by, until he now has
over 2000 breeding birds.
Realizing the importance of the latest information on poultry genetics,
Ralph has attended the Poultry Breeder's School held annually at the State
College. In 1933 he entered R. O. P. work under the supervision of the State
Department of Agriculture, and the records of his birds, as shown by this
work, have consistently improved, and have shown his breeding work to be
outstanding. During the present year his pen entered in the Storrs Egg Laying
Contest has lead the entire contest and is one of the highest producing pens
entered in any Egg Laying Contest throughout the entire country.
Ralph's knowledge of poultry breeding and poultry genetics gained while
at Stockbridge have certainly been important factors in the conduct of his
successful breeding program. As one of Massachusetts' outstanding Poultry
Breeders and successful poultry producers, we wish him continued success.
Howard Whelan,
Poultry Inspector Mass. State Division of Dairying and Animal Husbandry.
MILTON C. ALLEN
Mr. Milton C. Allen, Class of 1927, is the Manager of the Boston Gardening
Company, in Waban, Massachusetts. The range (75,000 square feet of glass)
is modern in equipment and a large assortment of cut flowers and plants are
well grown. The principal specialties are chrysanthemums, calendula, freesia,
sweet peas, gladioli and potted plants.
During the spring and summer tomatoes are grown in many of the green-
houses. There are several acres of land devoted to vegetables and these
are readily sold on the premises, — the surplus being shipped to the whole-
sale market.
Mr. Allen's success in business is due to his personality, knowledge of
greenhouse management and market gardening, and his desire to always
please and satisfy his trade.
Anonymous.
H. THERON WIGGIN
Born at Norwood, Massachusetts, November 14, 1900, Theron attended
the secondary schools and high school in Norwood. He entered Massa-
chusetts State College September 25, 1919, and graduated from the Stockbridge
School of Agriculture June 6, 1921, majoring in Pomology.
He is a member of the Kolony Klub, and played half-back on the football
team both years. As all typical Aggie men he hiked the Holyoke range and
attended Hamp and Hadley.
Theron took placement training at Lake View Farm, Southington, Conn.
For two years advanced registry work was carried on here. In 1924 a position
in the Grounds Department at Wellesley College was accepted and Theron
rapidly rose to Assistant Superintendent of grounds and has contributed
generously to the landscaping and maintenance of that beautiful campus.
He is a member of the Masonic Bodies, Massachusetts Horticultural
Society, American Society of Park Superintendants and Executives. He is
also a devotee of boating, tennis and good horses.
Theron married Helen Rosingress of Norwood in June 1931 and a daughter,
Ann Louise, was born in January 1933.
Milton C. Allen,
Manager of the Boston Gardening Co., Waban, Mass.
DOUGLAS WILMONT FORREST
Born at Seattle, Washington, on June 29, 1916, Doug is a fine example to
select for what Stockbridge men are doing. His principal interest in the life-
breeding Ayrshire cattle was first aroused at the Gossard Breeding Estates in
Martinsville, Indiana, at the age of six. Growing up amongst this breed at
Alta Crest Farms, Doug graduated from the David Prouty High School, and
later from Stockbridge in 1935, majoring in Animal Husbandry. His place-
ment training was acquired on another Ayrshire establishment, the Spring
Hope Farm, in Spencer.
Following graduation, Doug spent a year testing for a D. H. I. A. in Weston,
Connecticut, and today many Ayrshire cattle con be found there which he
brought in. Next, Doug became herdsman for High Brook Farms in Morris,
Conn. This establishment has two other farms connected with it; a thousand
acre hay farm and another where positive cattle are kept. At High Brook,
one hundred pure-bred Ayrshires are milked producing Grade-A, Vitamin-D
milk. This work has been carried on by six to nine men under Doug's
supervision.
Last spring he showed his cattle at the New England Ayrshire Sale and
in the fall at Eastern States Exposition. He also judged all breeds at his
county 4-H Fair and was elected to the Membership of Associate Judges by
the Ayrshire Committee at Brandon, Vermont.
In May, 1938, Doug joined his father in purchasing the positive herd from
the High Brook Farm and is now breeding cattle for himself with fifty Ayrshire
headed by one of the leading living sires of the breed.
A brilliant cowman and a fine friend, Doug Forrest has what it takes.
Edwin N. Pierce,
Farm Bureau, Litchfield, Conn.
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PLACEMENT COMMENTS AND ANECDOTES
There is an average of 125 young men scattered throughout the New
England States, especially Massachusetts, during the summer months, so it
is not at all strange that about everything seems to happen.
Practically every year "Cupid" takes away one or more of the students
by leading them into bonds of holy matrimony. This is a most unfortunate
occurrence for it is quite a handicap to attempt to continue one's education
after marriage. One should postpone nuptials until after graduation and the
securing of a job that will afford sufficient monetary compensation to support
a family.
It is not at all uncommon to have someone die during placement due to
illness and we have had one killed in an accident.
There is one outstanding episode that has occurred during the years past
that is well worth repeating although a repetition of the act itself would not
be welcome.
A certain young man, Animal Husbandry major, was working out his
placement on a dairy farm in Connecticut. He lived at the farm manager's
house and undoubtedly enjoyed it very much for one day when the boss
had occasion to go to a neighboring city on business, on his return in the
evening he found a note from his wife saying she was leaving with the place-
ment training student. To add insult to injury, the couple "borrowed" one
of the manager's cars. The manager wrote to Mr. Grayson saying he owed
a month's salary to the placement student and would like to forward same
to him. He m_ade no mention of his wife.
* * *
Two students were sent to New York to work on a golf course and some
of their communications to Mr. Grayson were very amusing. For example,
parts of the Report of Arrival read as follows:
QUESTION: Do you feel that the work and experience will be satis-
factory to you?
ANSWER: Too much so. The course is now under water and the grass
is floating. Got eight blisters the first day and more coming. This
place would make a perfect site for a brick factory. I can't imagine
how they will be able to play between the rocks on the "fairways"
(apologies extended to all other fairways) but I guess it is up to us
to move them. That will be all right until we break our backs, but
then what?
QUESTION: Does your employer appear to be satisfied? If not, what
do you think is the trouble?
ANSWER: He uses profanity with great skill and is always cussing the
place. He's got P. O. Foot Odor from walking in this darn swamp.
Come up here and see the place. I am getting homesick. I have
been in some tough places but boy, oh boy, this is the best yet.
Can't do anything but stick here as the mud is now holding both of
my feet to the .... Country Club.
REMARKS: We are still looking for the caterpillar tractor we took out
of the shop. It is still under the mud somewhere. S. O. S. — Shall we
buy two boats and start dredging or will you send us a couple,
pre-paid?
SIGNED: This is the truth, the whole truth, so help me God!
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Mr. Grayson had quite a bit of correspondence with these men and
managed to persuade them to stick to their jobs as this happened during the
depression years and jobs of any nature were few and far between.
In the employer's report at the end of the season, he had the following
things to say:
"Hates to get his hands dirty. Hard to get up in the morning. Bothers
the other help by telling them what a genius he is. Much too cocky. A great
society boy off the job. Booze, women, and late hours render him tired during
the day. Very clumsy; continually getting himself hurt doing things not
assigned to him. Likes to show off. Talks big — does little. I would appreciate
it very much if you would ask him to return the two new folding-steel-bridge
chairs that left here in his car. I suspect him of petty pilfering as he ad-
mittedly "swiped" sweat-shirts from the football team and silverware from
the "hash-house." Has a very disagreeable temper. Talks all day. Starts
petty conversations and keeps them going while leaning on his rake and
watching the other fellows."
These remarks by the employer were not taken too seriously because it
was most evident that he was exceedingly displeased with the two students.
Upon investigation it was found that the employer had an unsavory reputation
and was trying to protect himself by "passing the buck." The students were
given a lecture and a passing grade for they did complete their placement
training under adverse conditions. Later, they admitted the experience had
been worth while.
* * *
It is seldom that students are transferred while on placement but con-
ditions sometimes do arise that necessitate a change. This was the case of
a Poultry student working in Connecticut. He wrote saying he was dissatis-
fied with living conditions and upon investigation it was found that the student
was required to share a double bed with another employee. This would not
have been too distasteful a situation, had not the other fellow been a drunken
bum. He was so filthy that the student did not care to hang his clothes in
the same closet, due to the transmission of unpleasant odors to his clothing
from the others. Needless to say, a change was effected.
* * *
There are times when the personalities of individuals clash and naturally
the results are most unsatisfactory.
There was the case of a student working on a dairy farm in Vermont
and everything seemed to be going well until a letter was received from the
employer that did not speak too well of the student concerned. Parts of the
letter read as follows:
"This student is in a position of having two strikes on him now and I
told him as much this morning. Even though I am in great need of a man,
there are certain things which I simply will not tolerate. It is altogether
possible that he may be through any minute. I have told him so and if he
carries on, I shall remove him and that promptly. I am not blaming you.
I've talked with him but you might be able to knock some sense into that
stubborn, concrete cranium of his, for it would be too bad to have him fail
when there is absolutely no reason for his doing so."
Other remarks read as follows: "He is about the most conceited ass of
my acquaintance but really does have something and should amount to
something, once his ears have been pinned back. He needs a good spanking
badly."
From Mr. Grayson's Placement Notes
by Edwin Helander.
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HOTEL MfiNflGEMENT
CLASS OF 1939
John H. Brewster
Springfield
Harold A. Briesmaster
East Northfield
Eugene P. Gieringer
Cambridge
Albert Mitchell
Taunton
Edward B. Newton
Winthrop
Charles B. Olds
East Northfield
John A. Plotczyk
South Vernon
David F. Treadway
Williamstown
William F. Whelan
Boston
Francis C. Whitman
Cambridge
92
STOCKBRIDGE ADDS NEW COURSE TO ITS PROGRAM
In June, 1937, a faculty committee headed by Assistant Professor Lawrence
S. Dickinson, at the request of President Hugh P. Baker, presented a report on
the educational facilities in the Stockbridge School of Agriculture — teachers,
laboratories, and courses — which could be made available, with slight altera-
tion and addition, for training students in the problems of food supply as
handled by the stewards' departments of hotels, restaurants, and country inns.
Similar problems had been discussed for several years in the College Recre-
ation Conference each spring in an effort to assist golf club managers and
others who were operating dining rooms, cafeterias, and restaurants. Then,
too, the Massachusetts Hotel Association, through its educational committee
headed by Mr. L. G. Treadway, had been casting about for several years to
find a place where such work might best be undertaken, and had requested
President Baker to see if such a course could be organized.
Because of these several efforts the Board of Trustees of the College,
acting upon the favorable report of the faculty committee, "voted to authorize
the establishment of a new course in the Stockbridge School of Agriculture"
at Massachusetts Stat§ College. As indicated by its name, "Foods and Food
Processing", its chief objective was to be the training of students in the
procurement, purchase, and preparation of food supplies, such as meats, fruits,
vegetables, poultry and dairy products, and all kinds of preserved foods.
Employment positions were assured for those capably and efficiently com-
pleting the scheduled program, both in placement training of the first year,
and after graduation.
Plans were at once started to organize such a course for the opening of
the School in October 1937, and a limit of not more than ten students annually
was established, until a complete working out of the training schedule could
be made. Exactly ten students applied and were accepted for the first year
and, as this article is written, (April) they are beginning their apprentice
training in the stewards' departments of various hotels: at the Copley Plaza
and Parker House in Boston, in the White Mountains, on Cape Cod, and one
at the Dearborn Inn in Michigan.
We believe this course will have a successful future and in its hopeful
beginning is demonstrated the constant effort of the College and its teachers
to adapt and develop our program to solve new problems and prepare new
opportunities for the youth of Massachusetts.
Roland H. Verbeck.
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STOSflG
Stockbridge Honorary Scholastic Society
The Stockbridge honorary scholastic society, Stosag, was initiated last
year following the suggestion by Professor Miner J. Markuson that those
students who achieve a high scholastic record at Stockbridge should receive
some recognition for that work. This idea of encouraging high scholarship
appealed to the faculty and a special committee was appointed to submit full
plans. After the committee's careful consideration a plan of procedure was
adopted which the Faculty Advisory Committee hopes will encourage the
Stockbridge undergraduates to attain a high scholastic record.
Selection of honor students is made from those graduates of each year
whose records show no grade below 70 in any subject and whose average
for the first three semesters is 85 or better. Other students may be considered
when outstanding records in placement training or in other studies may justify
special consideration.
The name selected was "Stosag", the original suggestion of Professor
Markuson, and comprises the first three letters of Stockbridge, the central "S"
for "School" and the last two letters representing the first two in the word
"Agriculture".
The names of this year's Stosag winners were announced at Convocation
on April 13, 1938.
Stosag Awards for 1938
Name
John Jessel
George Harold Phillips, Jr.
Hyman Litwack
Harold Oehler
Charles Henry Bothfeld
James Joseph Jenkins
Virginia Isabella Bigwood
Howland Fay Atwood
Louis Charles Schwaab
Charles Henry Collis
Bertha Louise Searle
Margaret Neilson
Maynard Frederick Marsh
John Edward Kennedy
Percival Vining Hastings
Course
Vegetable Gardening
General Horticulture
Dairy Manufactures
Wildlife Management
Animal Husbandry
General Horticulture
General Horticulture
General Horticulture
Vegetable Gardening
Poultry
Floriculture
Animal Husbandry
Wildlife Management
General Horticulture
Wildlife Management
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GRflDUflTES OF THE CLASS OF 1937
We are happy to include this picture of the Stockbridge School of Agri-
culture graduates of 1937 in our yearbook. This is the first time that a picture
of a previously graduated class has been published in the SHORTHORN,
and we hope that it will prove a valuable addition to our school yearbook.
To us, as seniors, it shows our friends and companions of last year in one
solemn and dignified group. To the freshman the picture should prove of
especial interest for now he has the likenesses of the members of three
Stockbridge classes in his SHORTHORN for 1938.
103
COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE
John Edward Kennedy, General Chairman
Charles Henry Bothfeld, Chairman, Class Day
Vernon Gilbert Doty, Chairman, Class Promenade
Lowell Knight Hammond, Chairman, Class Picnic
CLASS MARSHALS
James Newton Deary Chester Martin Johnson
CLASS DAY SPEAKERS
Howard Paul Davison Class Oration
Clyde Towns Brennan Class History
Virginia Isabella Bigwood Class Prophecy
GRADUATION SPEAKERS
Edwin Allen Benchley Wildlife Management
Edward Howard Haczela Poultry
Edwin Eino Helander Dairy Manufactures
Louis Charles Schwaab Vegetable Gardening
FACULTY ADVISERS
Professor RoUin H. Barrett Assistant Professor Richard C. Foley
Instructor Charles N. DuBois Assistant Professor S. Church Hubbard
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CLASS PLAY
"Lady of Letters" by Turner Bullock
Adelaide, naive wife of Gilbert Willifer, professor in a small college town
of tfie South, feels herself neglected and shut out from college society and the
learned pursuits of her husband, her mother and her step-daughter, all
connected with the school.
Accordingly she buys the manuscript of a novel from an unsuccessful
author, stranded by chance on her doorstep, sends it to a publisher under
her own name and before she realizes it, the book is published and becomes
a best seller. Frightened at the possible consequences, Adelaide resolves to
keep her secret and bluff it out.
She becomes the darling and chief object of interest to the snobbish
college circle which had hitherto spurned her. Her lightest word is interpreted
as an utterance of genius and her fame raises the obscure little school to
national prominence, although her own family continues to remain skeptical.
The publisher's representative exploits her for his own purposes while Adelaide
accepts fame, interviews and celebrations with childlike joy. Just as the college
has invented a new degree for her, "Lady of Letters," the inevitable exposure
comes — from a jealous woman who had previously known the real author.
In the resulting confusion, the college authorities turn against Adelaide,
but her family, touched by her plight, rally to support. Her very innocence
saves her. The real author generously refuses to expose her and the college
authorities are forced to support the deceit in order to save their own faces.
Adelaide promises to buy no more books and is reconciled with her husband,
who realizes that much of the trouble has been caused by his own lack of
sympathy and attention.
Mr. Harold W. Smart, Director Howard LeRoy Clute, Stage Manager
The Players
Estelle Nancy Peirce
Silvio Peter DeBonis
Virginia Isabella Bigwood
Arlene Beach
Louis Charles Schwaab
Charlotte Leavitt Cox
Bertha Bement Antes
Beverly Sturgeon Bein
Donald Elwin Nason
James Joseph Jenkins
Clyde Towns Brennan
Bertha Louise Searle
10c
PROGRAM OF COMMENCEMENT WEEK
FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 1938
10:00 a.m. Class Picnic Look Memorial Park
SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 1938
10:00 a. m. Class Day Exercises Rhododendron Garden
James J. Jenkins, Class President, Presiding
Class Oration Howard P. Davison
Class History Clyde T. Brennan
Class Prophecy Virginia I. Bigwood
Student Activity Awards Director Roland H. Verbeck
Presentation of Class Gift Charles H. Bothfeld
School Song - "Men of Stockbridge" The Class
Dedication of Class Tree Goodell Library
12:00 m. Alumni Meeting Memorial Hall
1:00 p.m. Alumni - Senior Luncheon Draper Hall
(Class reunion speakers from 1923, 1928, 1933, and 1937)
3:00 p. m. Baseball Game Alumni Field
Alumni vs. Stockbridge 1938
8:30 p. m. Class Play Bowker Auditorium
SUNDAY, JUNE 5 - BOWKER AUDITORIUM
4:30 p. m. Processional
Hymn - No. 282
Scripture Reading
Prayer
Music - "Ballet" Gluck
Commencement Sermon Reverend Raymond A. Waser
First Congregational Church, Amherst
Music - "Londonderry Air" Old Irish Melody
Hymn - No. 293
Benediction
Recessional
Music by College String Orchestra
6:00 p. m. President's Reception to members of graduating class,
their guests, alumni, and faculty Rhododendron Garden
MONDAY, JUNE 6 - BOWKER AUDITORIUM
10:00 a. m. Processional - "Triumphal March" Grieg
Invocation Reverend J. Paul Williams
Director of Religious Education, Massachusetts State College
Edwin Allen Benchley, Jr.
"A Placement Project in Wildlife Management"
The Class - "Sons of Old Massachusetts" Knight
Edward Howard Haczela - "A New Frontier"
Music - "Bourree" Krebs
Edwin Eino Helander - "Consumer Cooperatives"
The Class - "When Twilight Shadows Deepen" Griggs
Louis Charles Schwaab - "New England Contrasted with
New Jersey in Commercial Vegetable Gardening"
Music - "Song of India" Rimsky-Korsakow
Presentation of Diplomas President Hugh P. Baker
School Song - "Men of Stockbridge"
Recessional - "Peers' March" Sullivan
6:30 p. m. Class Banquet First Congregational Church
9:00 p. m. Commencement Promenade Memorial Hall
106
GRflDUflTES OF 1938
William Stowell Allen
Bertha Bement Antes
Francis Arthur Ashline
William Chandler Atkins
Howland Fay Atwood
Knight Abbott Badger, Jr.
Philip Albert Baum
Arlene Beach
Lawrence Albert Bearce
Beverly Sturgeon Bein
Edwin Allen Benchley, Jr.
Virginia Isabella Bigwood
William Smith Boettcher, Jr.
Sanford Bookless
Charles Henry Bothfeld
Clyde Towns Brennan
Eben Barnard Brown
Walter Herbert Brown
Meredith Foxwell Bryant
Rudolph Louis Bume
Richard Rexford Clayton
Rachel Louise Clough
Howard LeRoy Clute
William George Collins
Charles Henry Collis
John Arthur Costa
Charlotte Leavitt Cox
Howard Paul Davison
James Newman Deary
Silvio Peter DeBonis
John DeSpencer
Vernon Gilbert Doty
George Campbell Douglas
Philip Warren Elmer
Arnold Gustav Erickson
Norman Wilcox Estabrooks
Arnold Morton Fischer
Walter Gowdy Foster
Ernest Charles Fournier
Roy Leonard Frye
James Parker Gibson
Walter Francis Golash
Earl Stewart Goodale
Henry Thompson Griffin
Edward Howard Haczela
Lowell Knight Hammond
George Sylvester Hartley
Percival Vining Hastings
Rolf Fedor Werner Heitmann
Edwin Eino Helander
Walter Matthew Hobbs
James Joseph Jenkins
Robert Jenney
John Jessel
Chester Martin Johnson
John Edward Kennedy
William Wright King
Henry Francis Knightly
Vaughn Kochakian
Charles Weber Ladd
John Wesley Lawrence
Paul Sylvester Lehtola
Hyman Litwack
Donald Robert Luther
Arthur Maki
Mcrynard Frederick Marsh
Edward Martin Martinsen
Joseph Charles Martula
Robert McHardy
Freeman Daniel Meader
Edward Roman Melnik
Donald Elwin Nason
William Hans Nehring
Margaret Neilson
Ivor Arne Nielsen
Richard Belden North
Harold Oehler
John Esa Oinonen
Stanley Fulton Parker
Wallace Richard Parker
Estelle Nancy Peirce
George Harold Phillips, Jr.
Norman Joseph Reilly
John Edward Rice, Jr.
Oliver Melvin Richardson
Robert James Riedl
Louis Andrew Ruggles
Louis Charles Schwaab
Bertha Louise Searle
Walter Jerome Seelig, II
Henry Lloyd Shuster
Albert Edmund Simoni, Jr.
Francis Joseph Simonich
John Jacob Sloet
Rupert Martin Smith
Joseph Pierce Spalding
Frank Manly Stone
Ralph Waldo Stone, Jr.
Raymond Charles Surgen
Richard Mather Taylor
Edwin Hubbard Treadwell
Arthur Vernal Tripp, Jr.
Howard Sidney Tripp
Ralph Goodrich Tryon, Jr.
Victor Joseph Vellali
Frank Welch Vincent
Marion Patricia Watson
Edmund Dwight Wells, Jr.
Elliot Albert Williams
Frank Stanley Yazwinski
107
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
One of the most gratifying privileges of all editors is that of thanking all
those who hove helped in the preparation of their book. So, it is with great
pleasure that we express our appreciation to:
Mr. C. A. Nichols, of the Burbank Printing Company, whose delightful
letters kept us on our toes.
Miss Dorothy Cooper, of the Howard-Wesson Company, whose keen
interest and helpful suggestions were of great value in the planning of
our book.
Mr. H. E. Kinsman, of the Kinsman Studios, who is responsible for most
of the fine pictures in this book.
Director Roland H. Verbeck, Professor Ralph A. Van Meter, Mr. Emory
E. Grayson, Mr. William H. Lachman, and Mr. John H. Vondell for their
contributions.
The members of the Short Course and College News offices, for their
generous aid in our search for material.
Mr. Charles N. Dubois, for his assistance and interest in our efforts.
The students, faculty, and all others, who have been of assistance in the
production of the SHORTHORN for 1938.
The Editors.
108
The Whole Truth
There are things in life that are pleasant,
and other things that bring a feeling of dis-
comfort to us, who work with our heads and
our hands, to produce something that is
designed to be a memento of the past, for
many people, for years to come.
It has been in our hearts to make this
SHORTHORN a worthwhile keepsake with its
history of your sojourn at Stockbridge, for each
owner of this book.
Our efforts have been aided beyond words,
by the intelligent and helpful aid of the
supervision of Prof. Rollin H. Barrett, and his
well-chosen staff, the earnest work and cooper-
ation of Editor John Jessel; Business Manager
William S. Boettcher, Jr.; Associate Editor Philip
A. Baum; and a score of others who have aided
in large measure.
We appreciate your confidence in us for
another yearbook — and we sincerely wish the
entire Class a successful future.
CHflS. W. BURBflNK COMPANY
C. fl. NICHOLS, Pres. and Treas.
Worcester - Mass.
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