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1949
Issued by the Graduating Class of
THE STOCKBRIDGE SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, Massachusetts
DEDICATION
STOCKBRIDGE students have never had a more loyal
and helpful friend than Professor Charles N. Du Bois.
Although a graduate in English from Middlebury College,
he has maintained a great interest in Agriculture which
dates back to his boyhood on a farm in Newbury, Vermont.
His knowledge and interest in his Stockbridge students have
been shown by his enthusiasm and cooperation both in and
out of class. He has made a very difficult subject interesting
by directing it along the lines of our major interest and en-
joyable by his friendly nature and sense of humor. He is a
most understanding "prof" and, knowing our aims and de-
sires, he directs the course to give us the most helpful and
beneficial elements of Business English. A very energetic
individual, he is always willing to aid any student in diffi-
culty, freely giving his own time and effort. Always holding
the interest of the students uppermost in his mind, and ever
ready to support a just cause, he will listen to both sides of
any dispute or "gripe" and attempt by diplomacy to iron
out the difficulty to the satisfaction of all. Had it not been
for his readily available counsel and his interest in the wel-
fare of Stockbridge students, some of us would have dropped
by the way. He has truly been an inspiration and guiding
influence to us all.
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FOREWORD
XX/'E have in this book tried to gather all happenings and
experiences that have occurred during your stay at
Stockbridge.
If, when you pick up this book in the future, it brings back
pleasant memories of school life, we will have achieved our
goal.
President, Ralph A. Van Meter
Director, Roland H. Verbeck
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
This Yearbook is another milestone for the Stockbridge School of Agri-
culture and marks another turning point in the lives of you Seniors who are
going out to see what you can do with what you have learned.
Thirty classes of Stockbridge men and women have proved that you can
approach the problems of farming in New England with the courage born
of confidence in the start you have made. You have learned much more
than you realize, for knowledge, once gained, seems to have been a part of
you always.
You must hold to the idea firmly that what you have accomplished is an
excellent start but a start only. Agriculture is a complex, fast moving and
many sided industry, and the final word on things agricultural is never
pronounced. Examine every new idea and test it in every way you can, but
never hesitate to adopt it when you are convinced of its soundness.
Wherever you go and whatever you do you have our best wishes — always.
Sincerely,
Ralph A. Van Meter
President
TOMORROW
The members of the Stockbridge Class of 1949 are approaching journey's
end for their work in class room and laboratory on this University campus.
With graduation completed a few short months from now, your names will be
added to the long list of alumni and alumnae who have gone out from these
"Hallowed Halls" of pleasant memory to do the world's work. Each of you
has chosen some special field of service to which you will contribute your
best endeavor of body, soul, and mind.
We wish you God-speed and a full measure of success in your future tasks
and responsibilities. May you face them with confidence in your God-given
powers, and with the constant prayer you will be tolerant, fair, and honest
in all your dealings with your fellow-man.
Many of you as veterans in the late war have faced death and disaster
with courageous hearts. Now you are challenged to face life and meet it
with the finest ideals of American citizenship.
We hope the lessons from your schooling here will serve you in the years
ahead.
Roland H. Verbeck
Director
STOCKBRIDGE HALL
STOCKBRIDGE, PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE
T have been refreshing my memory on the past history of Stockbridge as
recorded twenty years ago in the Shorthorn yearbook of 1929. The late
Roscoe W. Thatcher, President of Massachusetts Agricultural College, as
it than was called, made several important statements about our School
which are definitely worth repeating.
He said: "We believe that now, after a period of some ten years of trial
and experience, our collegiate non-degree vocational two-year course, under
its new name of The Stockbridge School of Agriculture' meets a very speci-
fic need in education and has a brilliant future before it.
"This need is for technical vocational education which is beyond the trade
school or high school grade but of shorter duration and of a more definitely
vocational character than is supplied by the degree courses of the college or
university. The need for this type of education in other industries than
agriculture has been recognized by prominent educators in this country and
commented upon as an apparent lack in the American school system."
How well this School has supplied the need for "technical vocational
education" in applied agriculture and horticulture to thousands of young
men and women of this state and other states of the northeastern area of
the country can best be expressed in exact figures, although too many make
dull reading. I will be brief.
From the first class graduating in 1920, numbering just fourteen stu-
dents, to the class of 1929, for the ten-year beginning period of our history,
682 students received the school diploma. In the next ten years to 1939 we
graduated 892. And for this last ten-year period, including the class of 1949,
if I can estimate correctly three months before final graduation, the number
graduated will be 840. This represents a grand total of 2414 graduates in
thirty years.
If World War II had not intervened to reduce all class enrollments from
1942 through 1945, with no graduating class whatever in 1946, and less than
twenty in each of the one-year classes of 1945 and 1944, the number of
graduates for this last decade would have easily reached 1000 or more.
The future of our School has been most capably presented by no less an
educational authority than President James B. Conant of Harvard Univer-
sity who made these memorable comments in his recent inaugural speech at
the time of President Van Meter's induction into office here last October.
"These colleges should provide general education and vocational training
of various types to accommodate a spread of interest and aptitudes among
the students. There is no reason why the course thus offered — a combi-
nation of job training and education for a full life of civic responsibility —
might not be superior to that provided in many a liberal arts curriculum in
a large and crowded university."
"Those of us who believe the two-year community colleges are a signifi-
cant step forward in the march toward our goal of equalizing educational
opportunity have high hopes that they will prosper in every state. But we
realize that such colleges first must be accepted by the leading citizens of
each locality, particularly by managers of industry. The present emphasis
by employers on the importance of a degree from a four-year college could
be quite disastrous if continued — disastrous, that is, for the development
of the new educational picture in which the two-year college plays so sig-
nificant a role. Admittedly the adjustment of the community to the idea
of the respectability of a two-year college will be a slow process; but if the
case is put up squarely to the taxpayers, I believe the issue will be under-
stood. Businessmen will then gradually come to judge applicants for "white
collar" positions less in terms of the length of the college course; they will
regard a two-year degree as adequate education for the first step on the
competitive ladder. They will show their faith in these new institutions by
enrolling their own sons and daughters, reserving the four-year college for
those who have professional ambitions and the requisite capacity for "Book
Learning."
I may conclude,
therefore, by pointing out that this institution has long since led the way in
a successful development of a two-year terminal college of a most practical
and useful sort. I refer to your Stockbridge School of Agriculture started
thirty years ago to meet the demand for a shorter course in agriculture. It
is a demonstration — one of all too few in this part of the country — of the
value of a two-year college that focuses on the practical educational needs
of its community."
We should all view with pride the outstanding opportunities which are
ours and the responsibility devolving upon each Stockbridge man or woman
to demonstrate by his career the attributes of competent citizenship.
Roland H. Verbeck
The GRAYSON MESSAGE
'Helpful Hints" from Experiences of Classmates on Placement Training
No names — just numbers
1. Misrepresented his abilities, skills and previous experience and could
not deliver. He also refused to accept criticism and suggestions. None
of us is perfect. We can always learn and improve. Don't tackle a job
you are not qualified to handle.
2. Withdrew and went to law school. He should have analyzed himself,
his abilities, likes, dislikes, aptitude, etc., before wasting a year in Stock-
bridge studying Animal Husbandry. Think things over well — not
just try different things. Get advice — talk to people in various fields.
Find out what is required for the career you have in mind and see if
you qualify.
3. Discharged because he did not tell the truth about the reason he
could not work overtime. Be truthful — employers may be displeased
but will give you credit for truthfulness, but will not put up with a man
they cannot trust or depend upon.
4. Poor in class work — very low grades but did very well on the job.
The top students are not always the top in production on the job. Will-
ingness to work, stick-to-it-tiveness and ability to get along with people
are equally important.
5. Chose the wrong companions and wrong girl. Girl kept him out too
late nights, and companions and he demanded more money or would
quit in two weeks. They were fired in two days.
Be careful of your choice of associates. They will influence you for
good or bad.
If not satisfied with wages or working conditions, take your troubles
direct to the boss. Do not resort to ultimatums or pressure.
6. Changed jobs without permission and admitted he knew the rule for-
bidding it. He was much surprised when told he was failed in Placement
Training — rules are rules. Do not figure that they apply to others but
an exception will be made in your case.
7. Stuck to the job even though advised by several qualified people to
change to some other vocation for which he would be more qualified
by interest, physical ability and aptitude. One is foolish not to admit
a mistake when it is quite definitely proven that a wrong choice of voca-
tion has been made. Set out and make a fresh start.
8. Had rather a tough assignment as far as work and work conditions
concerned, but he stuck it out and kept doing his best. Result — he
gained my admiration and that of the employer and was given a better
job before the end of the season. Stay with it and give it a fair trial.
Perhaps the employer is trying to see if you can take it.
9. Had two jobs. Placement job with one company and worked Satur-
day afternoons and Sundays for another concern. He needed the money
to go back to school and was willing to work for it. He'll make it.
10. Did not mix with the gang and had difificulties at first. Pointed at as
a college snob. Your education gives you an advantage but you have
got to prove it. The man who came up through the school of hard-
knocks has learned some things that you know nothing about.
11. Tried to get by on relatives drag but was let go. Drag or pull may
be desirable to get you in, but you usually are on your own once you are
in and must make the grade.
12. Couldn't see the value of being a laborer. How can you be a good boss
if you do not know the skills of the laborer or how he feels and reacts?
13. Failed to follow instructions. Initiative is a good thing but can be
overdone. If no instructions are given, then use your imagination and
do it the best you know how. Do not volunteer advice unless asked
for it.
14. Quit with no notice at a very busy time. One has to be fair to an em-
ployer and work out a reasonable notice to give employer a chance to
replace you.
15. Couldn't see how the work he was doing would lead to anything
worthwhile.
Ambition and desire to get ahead are admirable qualities but do not
be impatient. It takes time to get a good start but once advance-
ment starts it often comes rapidly.
You envy people in certain positions and want a similar position
which is fine, but they did not get where they are in a year, or even
several years, after college. It took time and striving. Once you arrive,
things are easier.
There never was and is not now any substitute for hard work and
there is just as much opportunity today as there ever was.
If I have offered a suggestion that eventually helps a single man, the
effort will have been worthwhile. Good luck.
Emory E. Grayson
Director of Placement Service
LET'S LOOK AHEAD
Tl-FERE I am feeling very much like a freshman because this is my first
year at the University of Massachusetts. And not only do I feel like a
freshman in the Stockbridge School of Agriculture but in the entire uni-
versity as well. And unlike each of you who are enrolled in a single course of
study, I find myself deeply concerned with the content of each program of
study that accepts women for registration. And furthermore, I must even-
tually acquire some familiarity with the individuals, companies, and organ-
izations that are doing business in each area. What is their line? What do
they produce? What specific jobs do they have to offer? And more impor-
tant from your standpoint, are there opportunities for the employment of
women?
I need not tell you that you are competing with men. You have only to
look about you in each classroom to know that you are in a minority not
only while you are here but in the world of work. Is that significant? Yes,
I think it is. You will eventually marry and leave the labor force. Employer
know this and are reluctant to train a girl only to have her leave in a year or
two. So you must either be very good, better than the average fellow with
whcm you are competing, or else you must be keen enough and have imagi-
nation enough to see what facets of work in your field are more suitable for
women than for men. Are your fingers more nimble? Do you have a fiare
for color and design? Can you handle customers more graciously than the
husky lad beside you? What can you as an individual offer that will put
you on a par or a cut above your masculine competitiors when you approach
an employer?
Do you know yourself? What kind of a person are you? Do you work
with ideas or things? Work alone or with others? Are you energetic and
ambitious or indifferent? Do you have the physical stamina to do what is
required in your line of work?
Do you know your field? While you are in school, study, talk about, and
investigate all the phases of your major. Never again will you have access
to so many books or be able to talk with so many men who are authorities.
Do you know who's who in the business? Do you know the leaders in
your field, the leagues, clubs, associations, local and national, that are work-
ing for the improvement and advancements of those employed in dairying,
poultry, or floriculture? If you want to grow roses, then you must know
where the rose growing centers are, who the important growers are, the out-
let and all the factors to be considered in going into the business. What do
you read? Can you name the journals and newspapers that are concerned
with dairying, poultry or floriculture? Only by reading these can you keep
abreast with the trends, and new discoveries. They are the textbooks you
will use when you leave the campus. "Next to knowing is knowing where to
find out." Here and now is your opportunity to obtain the information you
will need in the years ahead, whether you expect to succeed independently
or perhaps best of all as a partner with one of the smiling young men pic-
tured a few pages back.
Carol Burr Gawthrop
Placement Officer for Women
Thatcher Hall
Stockbridge Hall
Goessmann Laboratory Goodell Library
Stockbridge House
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Old Chapel
Fernald Hall
Memorial Hall
French Hall
SENIORS
CLASS OFFICERS
F. Alfred Patterson, President
C. Peter Frankenberg, Vice President
Allan O. Leskinen, Treasurer
Carolyn Miller, Secretary
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Anthony Ackerman
Henry Ainsworth, Jr.
Patricia Aldrich-Anies
Ellis Allen
ANTHONY J. ACKERMAN LUDLOW
Floriculture
Placement Winks, 1058 Allen Street, Springfield
Floriculture Club 1-2, Horticulture Show 1-2, Veterans'
Association 1
HENRY P. AINSWORTH, JR. GRAFTON
Fruit Growing
Placement Fiske Farms, Grafton
Football 1, Track 1, Pomology 1-2, President 2
PATRICIA R. ALDRICH-AMES EVERETT
Animal Husbandry
Placement Winson Brown. White River Junction, Vermont
Shorthorn Board 1-2, Secretary 2, Glee Club 2. Secretary
Treasurer, Animal Husbandry Club 1-2, Little International
2, Rifle Club 1, University Rifle Club (Women's), Scrolls 2
ELLIS N. ALLEN MEDFIELD
Arboriculture
Placement R. D. Lowden, Needham
Horticulture Show 1-2, Arborculture Club 2, Secretary
Treasurer
GEORGE W. APTT, JR. FRAMINGHAM CENTER
Ornamental Horticulture
Placement Wyman's Framingham Nursery, Framingham
Fraternity 1-2, Vice-President of Kappa Kappa 2, ' Horti-
culture Club 1-2, President 2, Horticulture Show 1-2, 10x10 1
PAUL E. BAMFORTH
Vegetable Gardening
Placement
WAYLAND
Lookout Farm Inc., South Natick
ALLEN F. BALL PLYMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE
ANTHONY J. ACKERMAN "Tony" "Ackerlunker"
If a surrealist were to pamt a picture of Tony, he would have to devise
some means of presenting the followmg factors which were certainly a part
of Tony. The picture would have to include an all-night work-out in French
Hall as Tony finishes a term paper for the next day; a session of cramming
information before each hour exam; and, naturally, a length of ribbon,
symbolic of Tony's mterest in floral designing.
HENRY D. AINSWORTH, JR. "Hank"
Hank, the handsome fellow with the cheerful personality, is always at
ease and is never afraid to say what he thinks. He has the knack of arguing
about almost anything; and no matter what it is, he always keeps at it
until he wins.
This young man was truly an inspiration to the other members of his
class. His many friends feel he will have little trouble in making a place for
himself in this world.
PATRICIA ALDRICH-AMES "Pat" "Ruthie"
Being the only girl in the Animal Husbandry class hasn't bothered Pat
at all. On the contrary, she seems to have thrived on it.
Her love for teasing and her sunny smile have brightened many a dull
class. Changing from blue jeans to evening gowns transforms this farm
girl into a charming young lady.
Pat plans to work until she and the owner of the "Chevvie" truck can
form a permanent partnership.
ELLIS N. ALLEN "Al"
A clean-cut, good-natured boy, with a ready smile and a quick answer,
Al likes to ski, drive, dance (square and round) and bowl, and is a close
follower of hometown basketball games. Although a real down-to-earth
arborist, he carried a second yen for a certain soda jerk of the female species.
The very best of luck is extended from all his classmates for a bright and
happy future.
GEORGE W. APTT, JR.
George shows the finest of background proven by his character and repu-
tation. George is vice-president, of Kappa Kappa where his cooperation and
understanding have contributed much to building a happy and efficient
fraternity.
During his freshman year George constructed an outstanding exhibit in
the horticulture show.
Sound native ability, augmented by the knowledge and confidence
gained at Stockbridge, will assure his success.
PAUL E. BAMFORTH
Paul comes with the Boston Market Gardener's scholarship, an award
given to a worthy arboriculture student. Don't let this scholastic record fool
you, though; "Uncle" Paul is always ready for a good time.
Paul took his placement in '46 before entering the service. He hopes
someday soon to own a farm, and with his initiative we know it will be soon.
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JOSEPH W. BARNHILL WORCESTER
Food Management
Placement Camp Morgan, Washington, New Hampshire
BRUCE M. BARTER
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PHILLIP W. BARTLETT BERLIN
Ornamental Horticulture
Placement C. Fiske Nursery, Northborough
Football 1-2. Hockey 1-2, Horticulture Show 1-2, Horti-
culture Club 2
DONALD R. BATCHELDER
Arboriculture
Placement
Football 2, Outing Club 1, Horticulture
Association 1
WEYMOUTH
South Weymouth
Show 2. Veterans'
HERBERT D. BATES
Animal Husbandry
Placement
Shorthorn Board 2, Animal
International 2. Ski Club 1-2
CARLISLE
Bates Farms, Carlisle
Husbandry Club 1-2, Little
JOSEPH E. BEATTY, JR. HUNTINGTON
Animal Husbandry
Placement Northampton State Hospital, Northampton
Animal Husbandry Club 1-2, Treasurer 2, 4-H Club 1-2.
Executive Committee 2 Little International 2, Rifle Club 1
Joseph Beatty, Jr.
JOSEPH W. BARNHILL "Joe"
Although one of the quieter members of the Food Management Class, Joe
is a genial fellow. We've never seen him without a smile on his face and a
cheery word for one and all. When it comes class time, Joe is an inspiration
for the rest of us;'and as for the practical side of his vocation, Joe is right up
there with the best.
Joe's favorite pastimes are tickling the "ivories" at Mem. Hall and batting
around that "Lil ole ping pong ball."
BRUCE M. BARTER
Bruce's earnest work and sound ability have been well displayed in all
his classes. He is a good man to have around in a pinch.
You can guess his reason for going home every week, but Bruce's favorite
avocation on campus is tinkering with his car.
His ambition is to have a poultry farm of his own and enough of his own
tribe to take care of the farm, so that he can retire.
PHILLIP W. BARTLETT "Putt"
Putt does not let things like exams worry him and always comes out with
very good marks. We know his ability at math, but he has a physique that's
got him stopped.
He also has six standard jokes that practically everyone on and off campus
has heard — and wants to hear only once. He is a stand-out on the gridiron
as well as on the ice.
Putt's pleasant smile has made him many friends in the two short years
at Stockbridge.
DONALD R. BATCHELDER "Batch"
You couldn't help noticing "Batch" around campus, for he holds himself
straight and proud. He never had too much to say, but was always ready
with a sharp, witty answer. He is strictly the outdoor type, for his hobbies
are hunting, fishing, and renovating old used cars.
As an arborist he is tops, and his ambition in life is to own a good tree
business. Lots of luck from us all. Batch,
HERBERT D. BATES "Herb"
A typical Yankee farmer. Herb is known for knowing a lot and saying
little. When it comes to story telling, Herb can outdo the best of them with
his yarns of the agricultural practices carried out at Bates's Farm.
After graduation Herb will use his managerial ability in operating his
father's farm. We know that Herb will do well, and we wish him plenty of
good luck.
JOSEPH E. BEATTY, JR. "Joe"
"Joe" is one of the more quiet lads here at school, but his presence is al-
ways known by his ability to pop up with the correct answers to questions
asked in class. When it comes to talking practical farming, Joe is up there
with the best of them.
"Joe" is likewise well versed in the technical end of raising better live-
stock.
We are sure that his dream of owning his own farm will come true.
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Harold Bigelow, Jr.
Harold Blackie, Jr. Franklin Blacknnan, Jr.
HAROLD F. BIGELOW, JR. NORTHFIELD
Animal Husbandry
Placement Joslin Hill Farms, Inc. Leominster
Animal Husbandry Club 1-2, Little International 1-2
HAROLD M. BLACKIE, JR. CHELMSFORD
Vegetable Growing
Placement Blackie Farm, Parkhurst Road, Chelmsford
Pomology Club 1, Dairy Club 1, Horticulture Show 1-2,
Fraternity 1, Alpha Tau Gamma, Ski Club 1-2. Horticulture
Club 1-2, Olericulture 1
FRANKLIN H. BLACKMAN, JR. WORCESTER
Animal Husbandry
Placement Hillcrest Farms, Auburn
Shorthorn 2, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Football 2, Animal
Husbandry Club 1-2. Vice-President, 4-H Club 1-2. Little
International 1-2, Veterans' Association 1
HARRY M. BOISSONEAULT SANDUSKY, OHIO
Floriculture
Placement Cleveland Road Greenhouses, Sandusky, Ohio
Horticulture Show 1-2
WILLIAM A. BOWERS, JR. LYNN
Poultry
Placement Townsend Inc., Boxford
Shorthorn Board 2, Concert Band 2, Poultry Club 1-2
WILLIAM J. BOYD WHITINSVILLE
Floriculture
Placement Follwell Greenhouses, Pittsfield
Floriculture Club 1-2, Horticulture Show 1-2
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HAROLD F. BIGELOW, JR.
Take an impish grin, two twinkling eyes, a long, lanky frame, and a
world-wise look; combine them, and you have Harold.
Everyone who knows Harold will remember him as a friend well worth
keeping. He was a good student, and could be found almost anytime in
Al Cowan's office obtaining more mformation about raising Herefords.
The whole class joins m to wish him a very happy life with his "Tennessee
gal" and lots of success with his Herefords.
HAROLD M. BLACKIE, JR.
A practical joker, he once showed Professor Markuson a new way to set
up a transit, and, in similar vein, demonstrated talent at talking bees into
stinging classmates while he makes off with the honey.
Blackie laughs easily and truly appreciates the comradeship of his class-
mates. He has a serious side, however, for he is a deep thinker, is sincere in
his friendship, and is always willing to help others.
Blackie is watching closely the advance of pre-packaging in the vegetable
grower's field, considering its possible applications to his corn and potatoes
in the home partnership.
FRANKLIN H. BLACKMAN, JR. "Frank"
There aren't many of Frank's profs or classmates who haven't heard that
famous, "Drop dead. Boy!" at one time or another.
On fair days he can be seen racing madly to class on his bike.
Although some of his classmates may not like his "reason for everything"
theory, Frank seems to get along very well with his professors, and the fel-
lows agree that he is an easy-going and very likeable person to have around.
HARRY M. BOISSONEAULT
Harry came with many ideas regarding the greenhouse business and is
leaving with an enviable grasp of the theory behind such work. Harry likes
a good time and would join the party whenever possible. Weekends in
Southbridge and classes in Amherst kept him pretty busy most of the time.
Harry plans to return to Sandusky, Ohio, where his parents are living,
with a view to promoting a retail growing business.
Best to you!
WILLIAM A. BOWERS, JR. "Bill"
Bill is a quiet, studious type of fellow, who exhibits quite a bit of humor
in an unobtrusive, off-hand sort of way.
In his senior year Bill was an active member of the Poultry Science Club.
During the year he had a trailer on campus and with Chad as a companion
drew the envy of many fellows who lived quite a distance from campus.
He hopes to be a success in the poultry business.
WILLIAM J. BOYD "Hoppy"
Tall and dark haired is Bill, with an amiable smile and a fun-loving glint
in his eye. Musically inclined, he collects semi-classical records as a hobby
which occupies a lot of his leisure hours.
"Hoppy" was the creator of the Formal Miniature Garden exhibited at
the 1948 Hort. Show. His artistry in floral arrangement was effectively
demonstrated in the Fashion-Flower Show.
His ambition to become a retail florist is well assured if he continues as
he has done in his years here at Stockbndge.
Richard Eroderick
Vernon Brooks
RALPH C. BREED LANCASTER
Ornamental Horticulture
Placement Four Ponds Nursery, Clinton
Horticulture Show 1-2, Fraternity 1-2, Alpha Tau Gamma,
Horticulture Club 1-2
RICHARD T. BRODERICK BOSTON
Animal Husbandry
Placement University of Massachusetts Farm, Amherst
Little International 2
VERNON L. BROOKS MIDDLEBORO
Floriculture
Placement H. A. Cook & Son, Shrewsbury
Shorthorn Board 2, Basketball 1-2, Manager 2, Floriculture
Club 1-2, Horticulture Show 1-2, 10x10 2, Fraternity 1-2,
Alpha Tau Gamma, Co-Editor of Fraternity Newsletter,
Winter Carnival Committee 1-2, Veterans' Association 2,
Fashion Flower Show 1-2, Co-chairman of Publicity, Col-
legian Staff 1-2
STANLEY J. BUCZYNSKI SUNDERLAND
Animal Husbandry
Placement Idlenot Farm Dairy, North Springfield, Vermont
Animal Husbandry Club 1-2, Little International 1, Frater-
nity 1-2, Alpha Tau Gamma, Veterans' Association 1
ROBERT S. BURLEY LUNENBURG
Poultry
Placement Coleman Poultry Farm, Leominster
Basketball 1-2, Captain 2 Poultry Club 1-2
STANLEY B. BUSS CHICOPEE
Floriculture
Placement A. E. Dunlop, Chicopee
Floriculture Club 1, 4-H Club 2, Horticulture Show 1-2
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RALPH C. BREED
Ralph is a likeable, good natured fellow. Although he is a Horticulture
major, his interests are broad, and he is always ready to discuss any topic
that may arise. He is very much interested in his field, and with his interest
and willingness to work he will surely succeed at the Four Ponds Nursery.
RICHARD T. BRODERICK "Dick"
Dick is one of the few men who can sleep through lecture, then pass in an
"A" notebook and come up with all the answers to the final exams.
Being a neighbor of Mayor Curley on Beacon Hill, he has had no prior
experience with beef cattle, but feels there is a place for Aberdeen Angus
in New England.
VERNON L. BROOKS "Vern"
Brooksy has proven himself to be the Bill Stern of Stockbridge. His
accurate and impartial write-ups of all the Stockbridge games these last
two years have proven an interesting and a widely-read feature of the
Collegian.
The second year he was Coach Steve Kosakowski's right-hand man,
managing the football and basketball teams. Many's the night the lights
burned late in Vern's room while the gang settled down for a session about
Mum stunt disease, his newly developed carnation.
Vern's aims seem to be to own a commercial retail range; and if he applies
himself as well to that as he has done to his studies and his heavy extra-
curricular program, he will undoubtedly be a leading florist in years to come.
STANLEY J. BUCZYNSKI "Stan"
Big Stan is one of the most jovial men in the class. He is invariably
smiling and willing to help a buddy. He has been extremely interested in
Agronomy while in school, but in his spare time and during vacations he
has tested milk for the D. H. I. A. His marks have always been with the
best in the Animal Husbandry class.
Well, Stan, we hope you'll find the right one to help you in your future
program. If you do, and with your training at Stockbridge behind you, we
know you'll get everything that you want in this world.
ROBERT S. BURLEY "Bob" "Feather Merchant"
Bob was a prominent figure on the basketball court during his two years
here.
A member of the Poultry Science Club, Bob enjoyed its many activities
in connection with broiler raising and incubation work.
You were apt to see or hear Bob and Bill Holmes riding down to Draper
for breakfast after waking up the immediate neighborhood of 198 Sunset
Avenue.
STANLEY B. BUSS "Bussy"
Ah yes, Stanley Buss, a guy we will long remember or, better still, will
never forget. We have yet to find a boy with a more even disposition, the
type of personality that makes you smile no matter how bad things may
look or be.
His real interest without a doubt is floriculture, and we feel sure that with
his determination he will get to the top.
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Poultry
Placement Jasper Poultry Farms, Hudson, New Hampshire
Hockey 2, Manager, Poultry Club 1-2, Fraternity 2, Alpha
Tau Gamma, Ski Club 1
WALTER D. CAMPBELL, JR. MIDDLEBORO
Horticulture
Placement University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Football 1-2, Horticulture Show 1-2, Horticulture Club 1-2,
Fraternity 1-2, Alpha Tau Gamma, House Manager
CLARENCE D. CASH GREENFIELD
Dairy Manufactures
Placement LaSalle Ice Cream Company, Northampton
Dairy Club 1-2, Veterans' Association 1-2
WALTER F. CHACE SWANSEA
Animal Husbandry
Placement Laneway Farm, Taunton
Shorthorn Board 2, Photographic Editor, Animal Husbandry
Club 1-2, Little International 2
FRANK R. CHADBOURNE BRAINTREE
Poultry
Placement Mayo's Duck Farm, East Orleans
Shorthorn Board 2, Literary Editor, Poultry Club 1-2,
Veterans' Association 1, Chaplin
JAMES F. CHRETIEN ROXBURY
Poultry
Placement Coburn Poultry Farm, Tyngsboro
Poultry Club 1-2, 4-H Club 1, Veterans' Association 1-2
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GEORGE A. CADIERO "George"
The experience that George gained on placement brought him back for
his senior year bursting with ideas and enthusiasm. Any time of the day,
and with very Httle urging, he would discuss elificiency, management or any
phase of poultry.
To own or manage a modern poultry farm is George's next goal. With his
knowledge, experience and determination we feel sure he will find success
not far away.
WALTER D. CAMPBELL, JR. "Wally"
It isn't very often we find a fellow like this who takes everything as it
comes with never a harsh word to anyone. It hasn't been all take and no
give with Wally, for he proved to be a very capable football player.
Wally holds the distinction of being the House Manager of A. T. G.,
where he sees that everything runs smoothly.
It's been a swell acquaintance these last two years, Wally, and we all
wish you the best of luck possible.
CLARENCE D. CASH "Small Change"
Known to the rest of the fellows in the Dairy Class as "Small Change,"
Clarence outranks the rest of his class in age; and this has given him time to
gain some experience in the Dairy industry. We believe that in "Small
Change" we have a student that will go far in the Dairy industry, and we
wish him plenty of luck.
WALTER F. CHACE "Walt"
Walt's plans for the future are clear and simple. After graduating he is
going home to work his father's one hundred and forty acre dairy farm in
Swansea. Eventually he plans to settle down on a dairy farm in northern
New York State.
Walt has a wonderful personality and is a good mixer. He is well liked
by all who have worked with him, and he has the qualifications needed to
make a successful dairy farmer.
FRANK R. CHADBOURNE "Chad"
"Chad," the name his friends know him by, is a person who doesn't
say very much, but thinks a lot. He is calm and collected and is able to
pass his subjects with ease. Because he doesn't like to get along without
recreation, "Chad" makes it a practice to go on all roller skating parties
and organized hikes. He likes automobiles very much and has seldom had
to get along without one. He grew a mustache when he was on placement
training because he felt that he looked younger than he is. "Chad" has the
friendship and good will of all his classmates.
JAMES F. CHRETIEN "Jim"
As a student Jim has been among the best in the class, always adding
something constructive to class discussions. He is well liked and admired
by all his classmates.
His ambition is to own, manage, and operate his own farm after gaining
several years of experience. Everyone wishes him Godspeed and the best of
health and happiness.
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Poultry
Placement Hardy's, Essex
Poultry Club 1-2, 4-H Club, 1-2, Fraternity 1-2, Alpha Tau
Gamma
EDWARD F. CONLEY CAMBRIDGE
Dairy Manufactures
Placement H. P. Hood Company, Charleston
Veterans' Association 1-2
EDWARD H. COTTON NORTHAMPTON
Arboriculture
Placement Halverson Tree Service, Pittsfield
Football 1-2, Horticulture Show 1-2, Arborculture Club 1-2,
President 2
NELSON E. CRAFTS NORTHAMPTON
Fruit Growing
Placement Mount Hope Farm, Williamstown
Pomology Club 2, Horticulture Show 1-2, Rifle Club 1
WILLIAM H. CROWELL EAST DENNIS
Floriculture
Placement Joel T. Whittemore, Stoneham
Shorthorn Board 2, Outing Club 2, Floriculture Club 1-2,
4-H Club 1-2, Ring Committee 2, Horticulture Store 1-2,
ROBERT R. CUNNNIGHAM GROTON
Poultry
Placement Roger Owen, Amherst
Dance Committee 1, Poultry Club 1-2, Treasurer, Frater-
nity 1-2, Alpha Tau Gamma
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HAROLD E. COLEMAN
For the past nine years Harold has raised turkeys and is now considered
one of the best turkey men around Gloucester. He is also interested in
dairy farming.
Harold doesn't say much about girls, but we notice that he goes home
every weekend and about Tuesday morning will always receive a letter.
We feel sure he will succeed in his own field.
EDWARD F. CONLEY "Ed"
Active in Dairy Club affairs, "Ed" has a cheerful smile and a great per-
sonality to go with it.
He has made many new friends on and away from campus. His dry hu-
mor will long be remembered, and we feel sure his future will be an ex-
cellent one.
A portrait of Ed is the portrait of a man who wouldn't take "no" for
an answer.
EDWARD H. COTTON 'Ed "
Ed is an all-round outdoor man. He likes hunting, fishing, skiing, skating,
and cherchez la femme. Ed speaks Spanish quite well, having learned when
he was down in Puerto Rico.
With his likeable personality, aggressiveness, and ability, Ed will go far
in his field, and we all want to wish him the best of everything in the days
to come.
NELSON E. CRAFTS "Junior"
We have with us a quiet sort of fellow, whose ability to get along with the
fairer sex is amazmg. Quiet, please, there is a genius working in our rnidst.
He sees all and knows all, for alas, his wisdom is inexhaustible. This is our
good friend. Junior, without whom our days at Stockbridge would have been
uneventful.
He looks forward to the time when he can buy a place of his own, but
until that time he can be content as manager of some good-sized farm.
WILLIAM H. CROWELL "Bill"
Bill can be best recognized by his amiable smile and wilhngness to work.
His most distinguished trait while with his Floriculture Group was his
flare for last-minute accomplishment in designing floral pieces.
Bill comes from the Cape Cod area where he intends to return. With
cranberries as his cultural hobby, he will attempt to set himself up growing
cut flower crops.
ROBERT R. CUNNINGHAM "Bob"
Bob is really an energetic fellow at heart and takes great interest in any
new development designed to lighten the work of the poultry farmer. It
is his goal to invent machinery that will enable the farmer to spend only
5% of his time on gainful employment and devote 95% to social activities.
Until his inventions appear on the market. Bob will busy himself by raising
chickens the hard way on his poultry farm at Groton.
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JAMES A. DARLING
Floriculture
Placement
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GORDON H. DAVIDSON
Floriculture
Placement Hixon's Greenhouses, Worcester
Shorthorn Board 2, Assistant Literary Editor, Glee Club l-r2,
President 1-2. Floriculture Club 1, Horticulture Show 1-2,
Main Feature Committee 1, Chairman of Maintenance Com-
mittee 2, Fraternity 1-2, Alpha Tau Gamma, Co-Editor of
Fraternity paper 2, Collegian 1-2, Stockbridge Editor 1-2,
Student Christian Association 1-2, Publicity Committee 1-2,
Phillips Brooks Club 1-2, University of Massachusetts De-
Molay Club 1-2, Publicity Chairman 1-2
HENRY F. DAVIS III WESTWOOD
Arboriculture
Placement R. D. Lowden, 1274 Great Plain Avenue, Westwood
Arborculture Club 1-2, Concert Association 2
ROBERT M. DEGEN ADAMS
Poultry
Placement North Adams
Poultry Club 2, Fraternity, Alpha Tau Gamma
JOHN J. DESLAURIERS WARE
Arboriculture
Placement Hartney Tree Company, Boston
Fraternity, Kappa Kappa
JOSEPH DIRICO MARLBORO
Arboriculture
Placement Marlboro Forestry Department, Marlboro
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JAMES A. DARLING "Jim"
Jim is a shy and quiet fellow who displays an entertaining wit among his
intimate friends.
After graduation Jim hopes to operate a retail grower's establishment of
his own. At present he is gaining experience on weekends at his grand-
father's greenhouses in Fairhaven.
We certainly have enjoyed your friendship while at Stockbridge, Jim,
and we wish you all the success and luck in the world
GORDON H. DAVIDSON "G. H." "Editor" "Buttercup"
The facts were such as to indicate that G. H. was always in at least two
places at the same time, especially where extra-curricular work was con-
cerned.
But in addition to such interests, as the newspaper, floriculture, and all-
night parties, G. H. found time for one more. He scraped up time and money
for weekends in Manchester, New Hampshire. Judging by his conversation,
this northern interest commanded much more of his attention than school,
friends, or studies.
Whatever field he chooses, failure for G. H. seems impossible.
HENRY F. DAVIS III "Hank" "Sach" "Harvey"
Harry has been well known about campus as one of the more energetic
members of the class of "49." He studied hard, but studies have never pre-
vented his seeing a very attractive blonde on weekends.
His main interest is to make good both in school and in Needham. His
infectious laugh, which has so much zest and volume to it, will long con-
tinue to ecno in the halls about campus.
ROBERT M. DEGEN "Bob"
Bob has leased a 60-acre poultry, dairy and fruit farm for a seven year
term. At the young age of 20 Bob has taken on the operation and manage-
ment of what we all hope to be a successful enterprise. It means a lot of
work and long hours, but Bob is a very ambitious and hard worker both in
school and in the field.
Good luck, Bob!
JOHN J. DESLAURIERS
A fast thinking lad from the "Little Town That Could Not Be Licked,"
and his spirit reflects the same stamina. His keen interest in all sports
makes him the all-around sportsman that he is. He is a good "tree man,"
but one of his ambitions is to eliminate the use of fish oil or disguise it to
smell like Chanel No. 5.
We all wish him loads of luck and success.
JOSEPH DIRICO "Joe"
This quiet, well-dressed, clean-cut young man is the object of the envy
of many a student on campus. Probably the most important thing in Joe's
stay at Stockbridge was his becoming a proud poppa. We have often won-
dered how a man could be married, be a father, study and still have time to
do a little hunting and fishing. Maybe he has something a lot of us just
"ain't" got.
We all want to wish you, Joe, the best of luck and a prosperous and happy
future.
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Charles Drake
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Joseph Eggleston
Donald Ellis
RICHARD B. DOWLEY NEWFANE, VERMONT
Animal Husbandry
Placement Kenolie Farm, Newfane, Vermont
Animal Husbandry Club 1-2, Little International 1-2
CHARLES E. DRAKE AMHERST
Ornamental Horticulture
Placement University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Football 1-2, Basketball 1-2, Horticulture Show 1-2. Horti-
culture Club 2
EVERETT F. DRUMM ALFORD
Animal Husbandry
Placement Twin Oaks Farm, Alford, State Line
Shorthorn Board 2, Art Editor, Dairy Club 1-2, Animal Hus-
bandry Club 1-2, 4-H Club 1-2, Little International 2
JOSEPH L. EGGLESTON DANVERS
Animal Husbandry
Placement Danvers State Hospital, Danvers
Animal Husbandry Club 1-2, Little International 2
DONALD R. ELLIS WINCHESTER
Vegetable Growing
Placement Lookout Farm, South Natick
Hockey 2, Olericulture Club 1
JAMES P. EMERSON CHELMSFORD
Animal Husbandry
Placement DeNormandie Farm, South Lincoln
Student Council 1-2, Animal Husbandry Club 1-2, Little
International 1-2, Fraternity 1-2, Treasurer of Alpha Tau
Gamma, Ski Club 1, Rifle Club 1, Vice President, Veterans'
Association 1-2
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RICHARD B. DOWLEY "Dick"
Dick is an Animal Husbandry major from the Maple Sugar State, Ver-
mont. He is a firm believer in Fords, and we all hope, Dick, that you and
Moe Fontanella will come to some agreement on the car of the future —
Chewy or Ford.
One of those Sea-going boys, Dick gave generously of his time to the U. S.
Navy before coming to Stockbridge.
Well, Dick, we wish you luck with your Holstein herd, and may there be
many Fords in your future.
CHARLES E. DRAKE "Red"
Charlie is a likeable, happy-go-lucky fellow, but when there is a job to be
done, he is Charlie-on-the-spot. Red has shown that he is a team man right
from the time the game starts until the final whistle is blown. With
those qualifications, he just can't help being a success.
EVERETT F. DRUMM "Ev"
He has lived and worked on his grandfather's farm for over nine years in
his spare time. After graduation from high school, Ev worked on the farm
for one year to get some experience; then he entered Stockbridge School of
Agriculture. He majored in An. Hus. to learn the finer points of farming.
He intends to become a farm manager and a homemaker in the very near
future.
JOSEPH L. EGGLESTON "Joe"
Joe is a likeable guy, very popular with his classmates, and he and his
buddy "Mo" Fontanella were an inseparable combination on the campus.
When you saw "Joe," "Mo" would undoubtedly be close at hand, at least,
until the beginning of the last semester, when the short course ofifice tried to
"divorce" them by giving them different class schedules.
Although "Joe" is a fairly serious lad, his fits of hardy and spontaneous
laughter will long be remembered by all.
DONALD R. ELLIS "Don"
Don is a quiet fellow who doesn't say much; but when he does, his class-
mates take heed.
He has played on the S. S. A. Hockey team for the past two years and
has done well scholastically at Stockbridge. He and his close friend "Black-
ie" have shared a room in Sunderland, which is their second home.
Upon graduation he intends to go into vegetable farming. We know that
he will be a success.
JAMES P. EMERSON "Jim"
Big Jim, as Al Cowan would say, is the long, slender, speedy type.
One of Jim's great delights is to wire up "Buck's" car so that "Buck"
gets 10,000 volts in the you-know-what.
In spite of what has just been said Jim is one of the best mannered and
best liked students on campus. He is a good mixer and participates in many
extra-curricular activities. We all wish him the best of luck in his father and
son partnership with Holsteins and "Surge Milking Machines."
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HARRISON B. FECTEAU SOUTH HADLEY
Ornamental Horticulture
Placement Baltzer Tree Service, Northampton
Horticulture Show 1-2, Fraternity 1-2. Alpha Tau Gamma,
Horticulture Club 1-2
HARRY A. FLOOD, JR.
Fruit Growing
Placement Fruit Acres,
Football 1-2, Hockey 1-2, Pomology Club 1
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Animal Husbandry
Placement Medfield State Hospital. Medfield
Animal Husbandry Club 1, Little International 2
C. PETER FRANKENBERG CONCORD
Animal Husbandry
Placement Montebello Point Farm, Newbury, Vermont
Class Officer 2, Vice-President, Shorthorn Board 1-2, Foot-
ball 1-2, Basketball 1, Animal Husbandry Club 1, Fraternity
1-2, President of Alpha Tau Gamma, Little International 2
JOHN H. FRAZIER AMHERST
Vegetable Growing
Placement Lookout Farm, South Natick
4-H Club 1-2, Fraternity 1-2, Kappa Kappa Historian 2
PAUL J. FREDERICK WINTHROP
Ornamental Horticulture
Placement Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge
Shorthorn Board 2, Football 1, Horticulture Show 1-2,
Fraternity 2, Alpha Tau Gamma, Winter Carnival Commit-
tee 1-2, Horticulture Club 1-2
HARRISON B. FECTEAU "Harry"
The thing that amazes us all is how he can keep warm by only wearing a
sweater throughout the winter. Always confident, Harry claims that he
can flunk any test, any time, given by any Professor. Every so often a dull
lecture is brightened up with a touch of his wit.
He plans to continue working at Balsa's Tree Service, and hopes even-
tually to visit Oregon.
HARRY A. FLOOD, JR. "Floody"
Floody, one of our energetic Pomology members, is always willing to lend
a helping hand or take someone somewhere. A more loyal buddy would be
hard to find. Most of us remember his "corny" jokes --it seems as though
we never could get the point, could we, Harry? But that never bothered his
smile or easy disposition.
We all wish Harry the best there is.
EDWARD FONTENELLA "Mo"
"Mo" is a very thrifty person. Even his smile is the large economy size;
and this, linked with his magnetic personality and dexterity at squeezing
music out of a chunk of ivory and chrome (known as an accordian), ex-
plained "Mo's" ability to gather friends from every part of the campus.
Although a confirmed bachelor, "Mo" is tolerant of the opposite sex, and
respects their efforts.
Though small in stature, "Mo" is supercharged with such drive and dy-
namic determination that nothing could possibly check his efforts to attain
a material ambition — that of owning his own grain business, or an aspira-
tion of a more spiritual nature — happiness.
C. PETER FRANKENBERG "Pete"
The town of Concord is renowned not only for its historical background
but for bemg the home of Peter Frankenberg. We have every reason to
thank Concord for sending such a swell guy to us for two years. We can
never forget his gentle humor and kind courteous ways.
In the two years that he has been here, Pete has proved his ability on the
gridiron as well as in the classroom. He was also accepted into Alpha Tau
Gamma Fraternity and was elected President for the second year. Pete
was never known to say an unkind word to anyone, and his big red Jeep has
given aid to many a foot-weary student.
We can safely predict that Pete will be a success in his chosen profession
and an asset to his community.
JOHN H. FRAZIER
He is one of those ambitious young men who work evenings while going
to school. Don't think that John lets his work interfere with studies though.
More than once has John burned the midnight oil well into the early morn-
ing at Kappa Kappa.
John's sharp wits have convulsed his classmates for two years. We often
wonder where he gets those jokes.
When he graduates John intends to go into the vegetable growing business.
PAUL J. FREDERICK
From the stern and rockbound coast of Winthrop, Paul (self-titled
"Winthrop's gift to women") came to Stockbridge in hopes of learning all
there is to know about Horticulture.
Two years on campus for Paul meant not only classwork, but also over
night trips to New York, or midnight escapades to Boston.
Paul is returning to Winthrop with a fair bit of Horticulture beneath his
belt, an adaptness at ping-pong, and the addresses of a host of new friends
he's made on campus.
Good luck from all of us, Paul!
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Charles Frost
Alexander Galanis
George Galusha, Jr.
CHARLES A. FROST SUDBURY
Animal Husbandry
Placement Briandale Farms, Concord
Animal Husbandry Club 1-2, Little International 1, Ring
Committee 2
ALEXANDER GALANIS MARLBORO
Fine Turf
Placement Concord Country Club, Concord
Horticulture Show 1-2
GEORGE N. GALUSHA, JR. GRANBY
Animal Husbandry
Placement G. N. Galusha, Granby
Shorthorn 2, Animal Husbandry Club 1-2, 4-H Club 1, Little
International 2, Student Christian Association 1
JAMES C. GENEVA WEST BOYLSTON
Ornamental Horticulture
Placement Surprenant Estate, West Boylston
Horticulture Show 2, Fraternity 1, Kappa Kappa, Horti-
culture Club 1
CHARLES C. GIACOBBE REVERE
Vegetable Gardening
Placement National Perishable Inspection Service, Boston
Horticulture Show 2, Olericulture Club 1
AARON I. GOTLIB NEW BEDFORD
Floriculture
Placement Shaw Greenhouses, North Dartmouth
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CHARLES A. FROST "Chuck"
After graduation, Chuck plans to return to the family farm in Sudbury
and establish a diversified business. The enterprises will include dairy and
poultry.
Chuck takes the best wishes from the class for success in his career.
ALEXANDER GALANIS "Alex"
Alex was quiet and conservative but a friend to all. It is one of Massa-
chusett's misfortunes to lose such a good man to California, but with us he
leaves a memory of "a regular guy."
Here's hoping you have a pleasant trip, and may all your troubles be
little ones.
GEORGE N. GALUSHA, JR.
With a cheery smile for everyone, George was up early every morning,
raring to go. During the day his ambition never ran out. He plays musical
instruments which number a dozen, including whistling.
Having taken his placement on his father's Dairy Farm, he hopes to re-
turn after graduation and take over the business with his father. We are
all sure George will be a success in anything he does, and wish him best of
luck in the future.
JAMES C. GENEVA "Jim"
With the close of the senior year coming we find Jim preparing to take an
additional year of Arboriculture, which he feels will give him a stronger
background and put him in a better position to adapt himself to any phase
of Horticulture.
A member of Kappa Kappa fraternity, he participated in most sports
and did some fancy baseball tossing. We feel his activeness will carry him
far in his field.
CHARLES C. GIACOBBE "Charley"
Charley, a Vegetable Gardener, talked a good game. Hard-working by
nature, he took on a job at Draper Hall, where he not only secured meals,
but enjoyed feminine companionship. When not otherwise occupied, he
talked baseball — especially his favorite Red Sox — to anyone and every-
one who would listen.
Upon graduation Charley plans to move to Maryland, where he has se-
cured a position with the Federal Perishable Foods Company.
AARON L GOTLIB
A sly wit and a broad smile revealed Aaron at his best. He has gained
our respect for his theory regarding cultural practices and is looking for-
ward to owning his own retail business after a few year's actual experience.
He kept pretty busy around the campus, escorting his feminine friends
home and on week ends putting his time in at the local First National Store.
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Fred Grandy
Francis Grinnell
LAWRENCE E. GRAHAM ARLINGTON
Fine Turf
Placement Woodway Country Club, Springdale, Connecticut
Student Council 2, Fraternity 2, President of Kappa Kappa
Richard Hannum
John Harbilas
FRED R. GRANDY HUDSON
Poultry
Placement Manomet, R. F. D. Plymouth
Outing Club 1-2, Poultry Club 1-2, President 2, Community
Chest 1-2
FRANCIS N. GRINNELL NORTH DARTMOUTH
Animal Husbandry
Placement High Hill Farm, North Dartmouth
Animal Husbandry Club 1-2, Little International 2
RICHARD S. HANNUM LUDLOW
Animal Husbandry
Placement Norwich Lake Farm, Huntington
Shorthorn Board 2, Business Manager, Animal Husbandry
Club 1-2, Little International 2, Fraternity, Alpha Tau
Gamma, Veterans' Association 1
JOHN N. HARBILAS HOLYOKE
Floriculture
Placement Westover Greenhouses, Willimansett
Orchestra 1, Glee Club 1, Floriculture 2, Horticulture Show 1-2
DONALD M. HAWES
Animal Husbandry
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LAWRENCE E. GRAHAM "Larry"
Larry has proven himself in the field of Fine Turf, ranking near the top
of his class, and has always been more than willing to cooperate in aiding
others in their quest for knowledge.
Elected president of Kappa Kappa Fraternity, he has done an out-
standing job of arranging social affairs for the enjoyment of all.
With the solid foundation gained from his Fine Turf Course, there is no
doubt that Larry will become outstanding in his field.
FRED R. GRANDY
Congenial, fun loving, quiet when on a date, Fred takes quite a ribbing
from the boys from 461 N. Pleasant Street and likes to play cards in his few
spare minutes. Always smiling (well, most of the time), he is a good man to
have around when some heavy work has to be done. AH he needs now is to
find someone or something to tie him down and make him work off some of
his excess weight. His thoughts run along with the rest of the young men
in hoping to be his own boss someday.
FRANCIS N. GRINNELL "Old Jock"
Frank, the fellow who was told he was too old for a Stockbridge educa-
tion, finished near the top of his class.
Known as "Old Jock" by his classmates, he is an ardent Brown Swiss
man. His quiet humor and ready wit are characteristics that make him
well liked by all his classmates.
RICHARD S. HANNUM "Dick'
Dick came to Stockbridge to master the principles of scientific farming'
which combine all the latest information and new inventions into a push
button affair that can be controlled from a comfortable deep-cushioned
chair. This was the setup he'd been dreaming about while doing duty for
"Uncle Sam."
Having sailed through his first year exams with flying colors, Dick went
off to summer placement on a farm where the down to earth principles of
farming were practiced.
There was a noticeable change in our friend when he registered for his
final year. He had lost his military manner and regained his New England
birthright of independence in speech, action, and thought.
JOHN N. HARBILAS "Harbie"
When you ask "Harbie" a question and he replies. "Well, I tell ya,"
then you may as well pull up a chair and prepare yourself for a long story.
Seriously though, John has proved to be an eager beaver about school. In
spite of having had no previous experience in Fieri., he has always been
willing to give a helping hand when and wherever he could.
After John graduates, he intends to go to a designing school and hopes to
become a retail grower.
DONALD M. HAWES "Don"
Don hails from Sudbury, where he has worked with a herd of beef ani-
mals. Sometime in the future, the beef cows will give way to a herd of milk-
ing cows.
While at Stockbridge he has proved to be one of the leaders of the class,
and everyone knows him for the enthusiasm he brings to all of his under-
takings.
Anyone seeing a black streak going down the road knew it was Don in
his '36 Ford.
Alice Howarth
William Holmes
EDWIN S. HAYES
Fruit Growing
Placement
Pomology Club 1-2
WESTHAMPTON
Wolf Hill Orchards, Southampton
HUBBARDSTON
ELMER R. HILL
Floriculture
Placement Ledge Greenhouses, Athol
Shorthorn Board 2, Floriculture Club 2, Horticulture Show 1-2
WILLIAM S. HOLMES QUEBEC, CAN.
Floriculture
Placement Frank J. Baker & Sons, Utica, N. Y.
Football 1-2, Hockey 1-2, Floriculture club 1-2, Treasurer 2,
Horticulture Show 1-2, 10x10 2, Winter Carnival Committee 1
ROBERT A. HOMANS SPRINGFIELD
Vegetable Growing
Placement Vegetable Acre Farm. Forestdale
Horticulture Show 2
ALICE L. HOWARTH UPTON
Poultry
Placement John W. Schoonmaker, Amherst
Glee Club 2, Poultry Club 1-2, Assistant Secretary 1-2, Stu-
dent Christian Association 1
HUGH F. HUBBARD
Dairy Manufactures
Placement
Veterans' Association 1
WHITMAN
Millens Farms Dairy, Whitman
EDWIN S. HAYES "Ed"
Ed is the married veteran in the Pomology class. He is very popular with
his classmates and can get along with anybody. He is a topnotcher in all
his classes and in anything he undertakes.
For a man with no experience in agriculture prior to Stockbridge, Ed
showed us what hard work, aggressiveness, and stick-to-itivness will do in
bringing a man to the top.
ELMER R. HILL "Porky" "Baldy" "Ray"
It has been said about Ray that there wasn't a greenhouse aisle large
enough for him to pass through. But fat people are generally jolly people,
and this, too, is true of Ray.
Ray came from Hubbardston to take floriculture here at Stockbridge.
His interests in flowers extended beyond the classroom to the window sills
of his room, where geraniums and carnations were often seen.
Ray was truly a member in good standing in the Green Thumb Class.
WILLIAM S. HOLMES "Bill"
Tall, blonde and sporting an effervescent personality. Bill comes from
Canada where women are women and Bill knows it. It wasn't long after
entering as a Flori major that his aptitude blossomed as that of an open-
minded culturist.
Promptness and accuracy are two of Bill's traits, and it should not be
forgotten that he did a good job in connection with the Annual Hort. Show.
Bill plans to receive additional experience here in the States and then re-
turn to Canada to work with his father.
ROBERT A. HOMANS "Bob"
Bob is the ambitious looking young fellow you see about campus carrying
a big, black briefcase. We have often wondered whether he carries his books
in there or his lunch since Bob is a fellow who really enjoys eating.
One of the brightest and most studious in his class. Bob spends many
hours each night on his homework. His marks verify this.
Upon graduation Bob intends to go into the seed industry Good luck to
a swell fellow.
ALICE L. HOWARTH
Alice's cheerful smile will be remembered by her many friends in the
Poultry class and on campus. Although she majored in Poultry, Alice finds
real satisfaction in caring for all animals.
Her ability to handle a ball bat or ping-pong paddle keeps her opponents
on their toes one poultry major in particular.
In a world that needs more smiling and helpful persons, we feel sure that
Alice will have no trouble in finding a suitable niche.
HUGH F. HUBBARD
Hugh is one of the more prominent members of the Dairy class, and is
well liked by all of his classmates
Although a jokester who always keeps the class well supplied with all
kinds of wit and satire, Hugh is a very industrious person, and we all know
that he will go far in his chosen field.
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Merrill Hussey
Herbert Hutchings, Jr.
Paul Jennings
Warren Jermain
MERRILL K. HUSSEY EAST LYNN
Animal Husbandry
Placement W. C. Woodruff & Son, Lunenburg
Animal Husbandry Club 1-2, Little International 2, Kappa
Kappa 1-2
HERBERT C. HUTCHINGS, JR. AMHERST
Poultry
Placement W. C. Atkins, Amherst
Football 1, Poultry Club 1-2, Winter Carnival Committee 1
PAUL J. JENNINGS BRIGHTON
Animal Husbandry
Placement Island Guernsey Farm, West Tisbury
Animal Husbandry Club 1-2, Little International 2
WARREN W. JERMAIN CLINTON
Vegetable Growing
Placement Whitmore & Richardson, Sunderland
Olericulture Club 1
GEORGE E, JONES, JR. BELMONT
Vegetable Growing
Placement Vegetable Acre Farm, Forestdale
Hockey 2, Horticulture Show 1-2, Olericulture 2, Vice Presi-
dent, Winter Carnival Committee 2
WILLIAM H. KENNEDY
Fine Turf
Placement
Horticulture Show 1-2
LONGMEADOW
Weston Golf Club. Weston
MERRILL K. HUSSEY "Huz"
"Huz" is an An. Hus. man from way back. His favorite breed is the
Holstein-Friesian.
Traffic officer of Kappa Kappa, his "Cruiser" is a big 1938 La Salle coupe
well known to both the students and to the Agricultural Engineering in-
structors. Huz plans to get married, buy a farm, and raise a big herd of
Holsteins plus four sons.
We all feel that Huz will make the best of his opportunities and be a suc-
cess in his career.
HERBERT C. HUTCHINGS, JR. "Herb"
Herb invariably can be counted upon to arrive late to class. Commuting
from South Amherst, he first stops to take care of some 2,000 chickens.
He has his own business raising hatching eggs and is building his own house.
Whether he will go on to more college or to raising bigger and better
chicks, or both, we know his quick grin and abounding energy will carry
him through.
PAUL J. JENNINGS
Paul Jennings is one of the most likeable fellows in his class. Easygoing
and always ready with a laugh, he has made many strong friendships
among classmates.
He is a firm believer in "all study and no play makes Paul a dull boy"
and guards against it accordingly.
Many were the discussions in Agronomy in which he took part, although
not infrequently he was the loser.
We are sure Paul will make a good progressive farmer and one always
ready to accept new developments and ideas.
WARREN W. JERMAIN
The "37" Oldsmobile that wheels into Commonwealth Circle every
morning from Montague, laden down with students, belongs to none other
than Warren W. Jermain.
Being interested in farming from early youth it was little wonder that he
enrolled at Stockbridge after his release from the service.
He hopes someday to convert an apple orchard into a wholesale vegetable
growing business.
GEORGE E. JONES, JR.
George, the handsome, energetic young man from Belmont, is an ambi-
tious fellow whose mtelligent understanding and originality of thought has
amazed many a prof.
George can be seen cruising about campus with his inseparable buddy.
Bud Swartz, in Bud's jeep between classes.
If you want to know about the latest developments along the veg. grow-
ing line, just ask George. He is an avid sports fan, too, and will argue with
you about any subject under the sun.
He hopes someday to be farming on his own farm in the Littleton vicinity.
WILLIAM H. KENNEDY "Bill"
Bill is keen of eye and fleet of foot. He has had quite a time commuting
from East Longmeadow during the winter months because of icy roads,
often unsanded, and slow-moving tralific and has had to have split-second
timing to get under the wire for class.
Bill is witty, and enjoys jokes on himself as well as on others.
Soon he will transfer his activities to golf course maintenance, and take
up the serious study of becoming a greenkeeper or park superintendent.
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ANDREW G. KETCHEN, JR. WAYLAND
Animal Husbandry
Placement Weathersfield Farm, Danvers
Animal Husbandry Club 1-2, Little International 2
ROY W. KIMBALL, JR. HAVERHILL
Poultry
Placement Price's Poultry Farm, Boxford
Shorthorn Board 2, Poultry Club 1-2
LOREN M. KING, JR. HUDSON
Animal Husbandry
Placement Northampton State Hospital, Northampton
Shorthorn Board Assistant Art Editor 2. Animal Husbandry
Club 2, Little International 2
KENNETH B. KIRK WALPOLE
Ornamental Horticulture
Placement Eastern Tree & Landscape Corporation. Dedham
Horticulture Show 1-2, Kappa Kappa 1, Horticulture Club 2
JACOB KUPELIAN NORTHBRIDGE
Animal Husbandry
Placement Kupelian Farm, Northbridge
Shorthorn 2, Animal Husbandry Club 1-2, 4-H,Club 1-2, Little
International 2, Kappa Kappa 2
NORMAN B. LADD MILFORD, CONNECTICUT
Fine Turf
Placement Racebrook Country Club, New Haven, Conn.
Horticulture Show 1-2
ANDREW G. KETCHEN, JR. "Kelch"
Ketch has spent a lot of time on the farm, learning the practical side of
agriculture. Knowing the practical side quite well, he realized that to make
a real success one needs technical knowledge; so he proceeded to enroll at
Stockbridge.
While at Stockbridge he owned a '34 Chev., which carried him many miles
in many directions.
His future plans are to own a farm of his own and produce a good strain
of Jerseys
ROY W. KIMBALL, JR.
Roy is a lanky lad, always cooperative and m good spirits
With farming in his blood it has been ne.xt to impossible for him to wait
until he can get started on his own farm. He never took his eye off that
final goal during his two years here at Stockbridge.
Stockbridge teams will lose, without a doubt, their most loyal rooter
when Roy graduates.
LOREN M. KING, JR.
A "city slicker" makes good. Consider this as the truth, for we have all
watched "him obtain the highest grades in all the subjects he undertook. In
his first year at Stockbridge he amazed us by his high grades, but in his
second year his scholarship was taken as a matter of course.
Loren, before starting his second year, assumed the responsibilities of
married life.
In his two years at Stockbridge he has been a good influence to all who
have known him and we know that he will be a success in everything he
undertakes.
KENNETH B. KIRK "Ken"
Ken is a good natured person with a fine sense of humor and a pleasant
smile for everyone. If, after classes, you are in need of a ride, just pile into
the back of Ken's truck along with the rest of the fellows.
Ken is noted for his class-time "siestas" which, everyone realizes, are a
result of his burning the midnight oil.
Ken's ambition is shown by his interest in Saturday work with Eastern
Tree & Landscape Service.
JACOB KUPELIAN "Jake"
Jake is well known around campus as a debater, as many a friend who
has attempted to argue with him has found out. Jake has the rare ability
of arguing a subject either known or unknown to him and usually winds up
leaving his opponent breathless, stunned and wondering what made him
decide to argue with Jake in the first place.
Upon graduation Jake plans to return home and raise a profitable herd
of Ayrshires.
NORMAN B. LADD
This tall, good-looking lad is one of the quieter members of the Fine Turf
class, but is always in high spirits. Norman is very fortunate to possess these
traits, for it has gained him many friends both on campus and in town. In
fact you just enjoy having him around.
In class he is very attentive and energetic, and earned a high average.
Also when he wants to express himself, he speaks in a refined cultured voice.
Norman's many outside activities include skiing.
All in all he certainly has been an asset to the school and a pleasure to
know.
Lyndon Lafley
Allan Leskinen
Francis Lyman, Jr.
LYNDON W. LAFLEY SPRINGFIELD
Food Management
Placement Severance Lodge, Center Lovell, Maine
Glee Club 1, Pandocios Club Vice-President 1, Treasurer 2,
Horticulture Show 1-2, Chairman Food Management Ex-
hibit 1. Fraternity 1-2, Kappa Kappa
ALLAN O. LESKINEN HUBBARDSTON
Animal Husbandry
Placement Delmor Tryon Farm, Monterey
Class Treasurer 2, Shorthorn Board 2 Assistant Photographic
Editor, Football 2, Basketball 1, Little International 2,
Alpha Tau Gamma 1-2
FRANCIS B. LYMAN, JR. AMHERST
Fruit Growing
Placement Markert Fruit Farm, Amherst
Pomology Club 1-2. Horticulture Show 1-2
THOMAS P. LYONS WOBURN
Vegetable Growing
Placement Home Farm, Woburn
Shorthorn- Board 2, Hockey 1, Horticulture Show 1-2, Oleri-
culture Club 2
DONALD MACKAY, JR. EAST HARTFORD, CONN.
Fine Turf
Placement Hartford Golf Club. West Hartford, Connecticut
Hockey 1, Ski Club 1
Donald Mackay, Jr.
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Animal Husbandry
Placement Toll Gate Farm, Litchfield,
Little International 2, Veterans' Association 1
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LYNDON W. LAFLEY "Lindy"
"Lindy" is gifted with a well of knowledge concerning Food Management.
Whenever there are any questions about recipes or other problems, Lindy
is the one to be consulted.
One of the two married members of the Food Management Class, Lindy
may be seen sporting in his well-known tan convertible.
Lindy has the personality that makes friends wherever he goes, and any-
one who knows him is proud to claim him as a friend.
ALLAN O. LESKINEN "Dopey" "Al"
Tall, lanky Al was a very familiar sight around campus; and whenever
the "Big Finn" was absent from the picture, one could almost always find
him at his home on Main Street with his pretty wife.
On the football field and basketball court, "Big Al" could always be de-
pended upon to come through m a pinch.
A man with a definite goal in mind, Al is sure to go a long way.
FRANCIS B. LYMAN, JR.
Francis can be recognized by his stocky build and his farmer's walk. He
is a good, all-around fellow ?nd a good friend indeed. Smiling and wearing a
generous grin, he has a knack of mixing play with work and being the
class tease. The pomology group would be lost without Francis.
We are sure that his determination and good nature will carry him far in
the field of fruit and poultry.
THOMAS P. LYONS "Tom"
Tom is a tall, dark-haired, blue-eyed fellow of whom it is reported that
he is the young up-and-coming farmer of Woburn. Tom's dad owns and
operates a fine greenhouse where Tom first received his inspiration to be-
come another in the line of successful Lyons to till the soil.
Tom is a hard-working student who has maintained a good lead both in
school and extra-curricular activities on campus.
DONALD MACKAY, JR. "Mac"
Don is a friendly, energetic lad, who always has a good word to say about
his friends. "Mac" has contributed his share of humor to the class by his
Scotch sayings.
A natural turf superintendent, Mac is already well on his way to success.
HARRY L. MACKINNON, JR.
While attending Stockbridge, Harry has become decidedly interested in
Ayrshire cattle and has been involved in many heated arguments about
their merits. If you ask if they are wild, he will say, "No, they aren't; just
dehorn 'em and set all four feet in concrete."
There is no doubt, however, that Harry is a good Ayrshire man, and we
think that he is about right in choosing a good breed when he sees one.
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HERBERT A. MAGUE LITTLETON
Poultry
Placement Larson's Windswept Farm, Billerica
Shorthorn Board 2, Football 1-2, Manager 2, Basketball 1-2,
Manager 1, Poultry Club 1-2, Newman Club 1-2
CHRISTOPHER MAKRIDES SOMERVILLE
Floriculture
Placement G. O. Anderson & Son, Arlington
Floriculture Club 1, Horticulture Show 2, Newman Club 1
GEORGE C. MARGOSIS
Ornamental Horticulture
Placement 55 North Street, Pittsfield
Horticulture Show 1-2, Horticulture Club 1
DONALD O. MARTIN EAST LONGMEADOW
Floriculture
Placement Allen Street Greenhouses, Springfield
Floriculture Club 1-2, Horticulture Show 1-2, 10x10 2, Winter
Carnival Committee 2, Veterans' Association 1-2
FRANK L. MERRILL, JR. SOMERSET
Animal Husbandry
Placement Deershorn Farm, Sterling Junction
Little International 2, Winter Carnival Committee 1, Veter-
ans' Association 1
FRANK R. MIANO
Arboriculture
Placement
Horticulture Show 2
HOLYOKE
Dodge Associates, Wenham
Frank Miano
HERBERT A. MAGUE "Herb"
An Irishman with a temper, even though he hasn't got red hair. He found
enjoyment in the field of sports, in playing basketball, and in managing the
football team which absorbed most of his extra-curricular time.
Herb is an ardent poultryman who will discuss all phases of the subject
thoroughly and accurately whenever given the chance.
It is Herb's ambition to own and operate a poultry farm successfully.
CHRISTOPHER MAKRIDES "Greek"
Chris is a quiet, likeable person and a sincere friend to anyone who knows
him.
Chris' over-enthusiasm for keeping up with his studies has confined him
pretty much to himself. Being a co-chairman of the clean-up committee
in the Hoticulture Show, Chris showed his ability in carrying out a re-
sponsibility.
Chris' aggressiveness and determination will enable him to go far in the
retail growers business.
GEORGE C. MARGOSIS
George, the quiet fellow who doesn't say much, has a pleasing personality,
and a pleasant smile for everyone.
George started as an Arboriculture major but transferred to Ornamental
Horticulture in his senior year.
George hopes to exhibit his talents in the field of work he really likes by
establishing himself in the landscape business.
DONALD O. MARTIN "Don"
"Squeeky" is one of our smallest classmates, but once again the old say-
ing, "Good things come in small packages." holds true. His impersonations
of Al Jolson plus the witty remarks, have sent up many outbursts of laughter
among his friends.
He is one of the married veterans in our class and is almost always at
home in "Martin's Manor" situated in Elhs Trailer Park with his sweet and
charming wife, Ethel.
His willingness to work, aptness of thought, and "personality plus"
should certainly insure his chosen vocation as a florist.
FRANK L. MERRILL, JR. "Frank"
Known to the boys of Stockbridge as "Fatso, the II." For a fat man
Frank is really fast on his feet. Ask him about the time he was loading logs
in Vermont.
One of the smarter men of the An. Hus. class, Frank can be seen during a
day going back and forth to the Library with stacks of books under his arms.
FRANK R. MIANO
Frank who started out handicapped a trifle in his ability to be a "tree
skinner", has turned out to be an expert in the profession.
He is a hard, industrious worker and will go far in the field of Arboriculture.
Since we have known him, he has been an inspiration to all.
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CAROLYN M. MILLER NORTHFIELD
Floriculture
Placement Lovells Flower Shop, Hingham
Class Secretary 1-2. Floriculture Club 1. Horticulture Show
1-2, Chairman of Corsage Committee
John Moffatt
William Moore
FREDRIC L. MILLETT
Dairy Manufactures
Placement
WHITMAN
Millett Farms, Whitman
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DONALD L. MITCHELL
Animal Husbandry
Placement Frank W. Kuhns, Mill River
Dairy Club 1, Animal Husbandry Club 2, Little Interna-
tional 2
JOHN D. MOFFATT HOLYOKE
Arboriculture
Placement Frost & Higgins Arborists, Amherst
Horticulture Show 2
WILLIAM I. MOORE EASTHAMPTON
Dairy Manufactures
Placement LaSalle Ice Cream Company, Northampton
RAYMOND J. MOROCCO NORTH ADAMS
Floriculture
Placement Pine Street Greenhouses, Springfield
Shorthorn Board 1, Floriculture Club 2, Horticulture Show
1-2, Co-chairman of Show, Veterans' Association 1
CAROLYN M. MILLER "Dusty" "Lynn" "Candy"
Lynn is the only girl in the Floriculture class, and for the last two years
has been surrounded by 30 howling wolves. This in itself should warrant
her a medal for bravery.
Lynn has proved to be at her best when engaged in some form of flori-
culture arrangements or horticultural work. Our best wishes go with Lynn
as she joins the ranks of up and coming florists. May she succeed in what-
ever she does.
FREDRIC L. MILLETT "Ted"
Ted is a quiet and unassuming fellow, well-liked by all the members of '49.
Ever popular, he has made up 50% of the Millet-Hubbard Duo, which has
contributed much to the jovial atmosphere of our campus.
Although not a commuter, Ted might as well have been one, for he cer-
tainly spent a lot of time on the road between Amherst and Whitman.
Ted possesses great potentialaties, and we know that he will be a suc-
cessful dairyman.
DONALD L. MITCHELL "Mitch"
Mitch, a city boy with high ambitions, plans to own a high producing
herd of Jerseys someday.
Mitch, like so many other Stockbridge boys, enjoys the fine sport of
sleeping in class. However, he is very considerate of his instructors and
doesn't snore. It is rumored that he stays up all night pouring over his
books.
Mitch intends to own a large flock of sheep in addition to his Jerseys.
It is believed that his love for sheep is a direct result of his participation in
the Little International.
JOHN D. MOFFATT
A well groomed, clean-cut student, John is hked by all. He has a pleasant
disposition, about the best there is.
His main interest is sleek cars, his favorite expression, "I'll be ground
man."
His ambition in life is to make the most comfortable living possible with-
out too much effort attached. John will achieve success.
WILLIAM I. MOORE "Bill "
We all know Bill for his quiet, easy-going manner. A finer buddy would
be hard to find. His ambition and his eagerness to work and cooperate are
hard to match.
Ask Larry, who worked with him on placement. We sometimes wonder
why Paige Laboratory held his interest so. Was it the chickens, and we don't
mean those with wings?
RAYMOND J. MOROCCO "Slug"
The slogan "Good things come in small packages" is how everyone feels
about Ray. He was co-chairman of the Hort. Show, and he did a splendid
job.
The only thing Ray put before his studies was going home weekends to
his wife.
Like all good-natured fellows Ray sometimes proved to be a problem
child in class. His motto must have been, "I'm from Missouri," because
when he didn't quite understand something he asked questions until he did.
Ray's ambition is to be a successful retail grower.
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Graydon Moses
William Newhall
Gilbert Nichols
Emil Nilsson
EDWARD T. MORRISON, JR. BILLERICA
Animal Husbandry
Placement Hospital Cottage Farm, Baldwinville
Animal Husbandry Club 2, Little International 2
GRAYDON F. MOSES ATTLEBORO
Poultry
Placement Harco Orchard & Poultry Farms, South Easton
Glee Club 1-2, Poultry Club 1-2, Veterans' Association 2
WILLIAM S. NEWHALL NEWBURYPORT
Animal Husbandry
Placement The Newhall Farm, Newburyport
Little International 2
GILBERT W. NICHOLS GRAFTON
Dairy Manufactures
Placement Smith & Fyfe, Incorporated, Worcester
Dairy Club 1-2, Secretary 1, President 2
EMIL O. NILSSON NORTH CHELMSFORD
Poultry
Placement Days Poultry Farm, Westford
Poultry Club 1-2, Kappa Kappa 1
ALVIN E. NIX FRAMINGHAM
Ornamental Horticulture
Placement Weston Nurseries, Weston
Horticulture Show 1-2, Kappa Kappa 1-2, Ski Club 1-2,
Winter Carnival Committee 2, Horticulture Club 2
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EDWARD T. MORRISON, JR. "Ed"
An. Hus. not only appeals to Ed, but he eats, sleeps and lives it.
In Ed's senior year he joined the Draper Club. His personality, his ability
to listen, and an uncontrollable blush made him many friends.
Ed's plans include his Pop and a dairy farm that is well and profitably
managed. With the wealth of knowledge Ed has obtained here, we know he
can't fail.
GRAYDON F. MOSES "Moe"
"Moe," so called by his fellow classmates, is a quiet and sincere friend
to all who know him; yet he carries a bit of humor for odd moments. His
willingness to help his less fortunate friends will be remembered by everyone.
Wedding bells will soon be ringing. We wish him and his happy bride-
to-be success and happiness.
WILLIAM S. NEWHALL "Bill"
Bill, although one of the quietest members of the class, caused many
lively discussions among the fellows concerning the ownership of a big,
green "Chevie" truck, and the reasons for its being up at Thatcher most of
the time.
With the knowledge he has gained here at Stockbridge, plus a certain
Animal Husbandry major(ess). Bill should accomplish much toward making
the home farm into a first class dairy farm.
GILBERT W. NICHOLS "Gil"
Back in '43 Gil came to Stockbridge to study Animal Husbandry; now
he is back again as a Dairy major. Gil always has an answer.
After two years at Stockbridge, Gil has made many friends who know him
as a "regular fellow." His main interest outside of Stockbridge was going
home every weekend. Seems that a cute female in the town of Dorchester
was his main interest.
EMIL O. NILSSON
Emil is one of the few people the class has met who works very hard and
still enjoys life to the fullest. While maintaining a high standard at the
school he has always had time to help on any occasion.
We firmly believe that Emil, being a man who is a go-getter and who is
not easily swayed from a goal he has set, has the qualities and the ability of
an executive.
ALVIN E. NIX "AI"
Al's first year on campus proved to be quite a hectic one during which
his '36 Olds with yellow wheels saw service ranging from Springfield to
Vermont.
Upon completion of his placement training and return to school, Al was a
different person. Instead of the woman's dream date of the past he was now
a quiet, easy-going young fellow.
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Victor Oliveira
LAWRENCE M. NIXON WESTFORD
Poultry
Placement Paul Swanson, 1943, Carlisle
Dance Committee Chairman 1, Basketball 1, Cross Country 1,
Poultry Club 2, Kappa Kappa 1
JUSTIN Y. NUTTELMAN FLORENCE
Animal Husbandry
Placement Brakey's Farm, Easthampton
Shorthorn Board 2, Animal Husbandry Club 1-2, Little In-
ternational 2
VICTOR OLIVEIRA NEW BEDFORD
Dairy Manufactures
Placement Braley's Creamery, State Road, North Dartmouth
Class Vice-President 1, Student Council 2. Football 1-2,
Track 1, Dairy Club 1-2, Secretary 2, Alpha Tau Gamma 1-2,
Vice-President 2
KAYEM OVIAN WHITINSVILLE
Fine Turf
Placement Baltrusol Golf Club, Springfield, New Jersey
Football Captain 1-2, Basketball 1-2, Horticulture Show 1-2
GEOFFREY E. PAGE
Poultry
Placement
Poultry Club 2
AMHERST
Sagamore Farm, Westfield
AMHERST
JOHN A. PAGE
Food Management
Placement Northfield Hotel, Northfield
Football 2, Track 1, Glee Club 1, Pandocios Club, 2 Horti-
culture Show 2
John Page
LAWRENCE M. NIXON "Nick"
"Nick", a lucky classmate, has his own farm to work on after graduation.
"Nick" is not only the tallest person in the poultry class, but also one of
the most enterprising students.
His ambition is to be a successful poultry breeder.
He returned to school this year to complete a course interrupted by a hitch
in the service.
JUSTIN Y. NUTTELMAN
Spending most of his time on the farm, Justin likes to put in practice
what he learns. He has a keen interest in his work, and will undoubtedly
be a success in anything he undertakes.
Although Justin is a quiet fellow, he always has a twinkle in his eye and
a good word for everyone.
VICTOR OLIVEIRA "Vic"
During his two years at Stockbridge, Vic has proved himself to be one of
the top men in the dairy class.
Vic possesses an outstandmg personality which has gained for him a great
many friends, both on and off the campus.
We were all pleased to hear that Vic's application for entrance to the
University was accepted.
KAYEM OVIAN "Kelly"
Kelly has a pleasing personality and a joyful disposition. Everyone v/ill
remember him for his outstanding work on the gridiron. His ability to
make friends and retain them has already given him part of his goal in life.
GEOFFREY E. PAGE "Jeff"
"Jeff" is the fellow who is always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone
on any job. You can always find him tuning up his Buick or working around
his trailer in his spare time.
His humorous remarks are exceeded only by his pleasant personality.
There is never a dull moment when "Jeff" is with the crowd.
He can be classified as a "Go-getter." His ambition is to own and oper-
ate his own farm.
JOHN A. PAGE
A local yokel and the yeast that keeps the Food Management class in a
ferment, John is not the quiet type.
This last winter John signed on the first member of his new ball team
when he became the father of a bouncing baby boy.
With his personality plus and natural aggressiveness, he should go far.
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Alfred Patterson, Jr.
Otis Peluso
Arthur Prentiss, Jr.
ERNEST J. PARSONS, JR. WOLLASTON
Poultry
Placement Forrest Jasper Farm, Milford, New Hampshire
Dance Committee 1-2. Poultry Club 1, Animal Husbandry 1.
Alpha Tau Gamma 1
F. ALFRED PATTERSON, JR. FLORENCE
Animal Husbandry
Placement Joseph E. Kivlin, Shoreham, Vermont
Class President 1-2, Student Council 1-2, Dance Committee
1-2, Shorthorn Board 1, Poultry Club 1, Dairy Club 1,
Animal Husbandry Club 1-2, Little International 2. Commun-
ity Chest 1, Winter Carnival Committee 1-2, Veterans' Asso-
ciation 1
OTIS H. PELUSO LYNN
Dairy Manufactures
Placement Haines-CeBrook, Lynn
Dairy Club 2, Veterans' Association 2, Commander, Fencing
Club 2
VINCENT PIETRASZKA, JR.
Poultry
GROVELAND
Placement
Poultry Club 1-2
Maiden Hill Farm, Ward Hill
CHICOPEE FALLS
ARTHUR E. PLOURDE
Animal Husbandry
Placement The Haskins Farm, Amherst
Football 1, Basketball 1, Animal Husbandry Club 1-2, Little
International 2
ARTHUR P. PRENTISS, JR. DANVERS
Animal Husbandry
Placement Home Farm, Danvers
Outing Club, Animal Husbandry Club 1-2, 4-H Club 1-2,
Little International 2, DeMolay 1-2
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ERNEST J. PARSONS, JR. "Ernie"
During his first year, at the wee hour of 5 A.M., Ernie could be frequently
seen traveling to the barns where he held a part-time position. His green
Model A Ford was a mark of distinction in Commonwealth Circle.
After seven months on placement, Ernie returned to school, together with
a 1925 Buick which was. without doubt, the most outstanding car on campus.
Ernie was a good student and a fellow with life long ambitions which
should carry him to his ultimate goal of success.
F. ALFRED PATTERSON, JR. "Bo"
"Bo," as he is called by his many friends, is one of the oldest and best
educated "gentlemen" in the senior class. If education makes a farmer,
surely he will be a success, for he has been going to school for the past 25
years, with only a two-year interruption for overseas duty with the U. S.
Army.
Just prior to Christmas recess, the "old bald eagle" was married Decem-
ber 11, 1948. The Pattersons enjoyed a three and a half week honeymoon
trip to California in their new convertible.
"Bo" has been very active in extra-curricular activities, particularly
during his freshman year, when he had more time to offer. He has conducted
the affairs of state as president of the class throughout the two years.
In spite of all his education and fine manners, he still gets along well with
the rest of Stockbridge.
OTIS H. PELUSO
One of the many married veterans going to school under the G. I. Bill,
Otis is very active in club affairs.
You would often find him coming out of the Library with a copy of the
Roman Empire which contained additional material on his favorite person.
With his pleasing personality we know he will go far in his chosen field
of Health and Sanitation.
VINCENT PIETRASZKA, JR.
Vincent hopes someday to get into the poultry breeding game by breeding
New Hampshires. Vincent did not take part in the campus social life except
for the poultry club; he was busy with being a high-ranking student,
A quiet fellow, he was always anxious to leave for home as soon as possible
after his Friday classes. Wonder why?
ARTHUR E. PLOURDE "Art"
While at Stockbridge, Art sported a well-groomed crew cut which made
his already fine personality that much more compelling.
Art always looked forward to meal time, because it was then that he met
the fairer sex.
Owning a dairy farm and raising a family are Art's plans for the future.
Ability and aggressiveness are two traits which will take Art far in his
chosen field.
ARTHUR P. PRENTISS, JR. "Art"
Art, the fair-haired, smiling lad with the perpetual blush, never misses a
trick. He is always on hand and is one of the first to see the point of a joke.
We have often wondered about those mysterious visits to Mount Holyoke
each week end. When he returns to the home farm, we feel he will give it
the same boost that he has given to Stockbridge.
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VICTOR H. RANDOLPH HOUSATONIC
Animal Husbandry
Placement Duane S. Slater, Tyringham
Glee Club 1, Outing Club 1-2, Animal Husbandry Club 1-2,
4-H Club 1-2, Little International 2
ROY W. REINHOLD, JR. PITTSFIELD
Ornamental Horticulture
Placement Berkshire Garden Center, Stockbridge
Horticulture Show 1-2, Kappa Kappa Social Chairman 1,
Horticulture Club Treasurer 2, Veterans' Association 1,
Lutheran Club President 1
LEO H. ROBERGE, JR. PALMER
Floriculture
Placement Allen Street Greenhouses, Springfield
Shorthorn Assistant Business Manager 2, Floriculture Club 2,
Horticulture Show 10x10 2, Flower Fashion Show 2, Co-
chairman, Kappa Kappa 1-2
ROBERT C. ROEHRICH BRIDGEPORT, CONN.
Floriculture
Placement City Line Florists, Bridgeport
Student Council Vice-President 1, Football 1-2, Basketball
2, Floriculture Club 1-2, Horticulture Show 1-2
ROBERT J. ROGERS DEDHAM
Animal Husbandry
Placement Ashton Keynes Farm, Little Compton, Rhode Is.
Little International 2, Veterans' Association 1-2
DAVID P. RONEY, JR. SOMERVILLE
Dairy Manufactures
Placement Bushway Ice Cream Company, Somerville
Dairy Club 2, Veterans' Association 2
David Roney, Jr.
VICTOR H. RANDOLPH "Randy"
Having studied agriculture in high school, Randy decided to pursue his
interest further at Stockbridge where he became a student in September,
1945. His schooling was interrupted in April, 1946 by a two-year hitch in
the Marines.
After his discharge, he came back to Stockbridge in the fall of 1948.
Before settling down and buying his own farm Randy plans to work on a
one-man farm for a few years.
ROY W. REINHOLD, JR. "Prof"
Roy's nickname is well suited, for he's a very conscientious and capable
student.
Roy fulfills admirably the social chairman's job at Kappa Fraternity.
He has been the backbone of many successful fraternity dances.
If Roy can't be found around campus making social arrangements,
North Amherst holds a special attraction for him that is leading to a perma-
nent arrangement.
LEO H. ROBERGE, JR. "Skippy"
His being quite an ambitious fellow during his years here resulted in many
achievements for him. Leo's floral creations, which were used by the models
in the Fashion-Flower Show during Winter Carnival Week, brought him
well deserved praise.
Upon completion of his Floriculture course at Stockbridge, Leo has in-
tentions of establishing a business in his home town, Palmer.
ROBERT C. ROEHRICH "Bob"
Bob's vivacious character can be recognized anytime. He has shown his
outstanding ability here at Stockbridge both m the classroom and on the
gridiron. Bob has the distinction of being the best guard Stockbridge ever
had.
Bob is operating a retail growers shop with his father and, at the same
time, is raising a family.
ROBERT J. ROGERS "Fatso No. 1"
This chubby, stocky little fellow, with a propensity to fatten easily, is one
of the most refined men in the senior class. He is already slated for a dis-
tinguished position in New England Agriculture. Mr. Rogers has taken
over the position of manager of a purebred Jersey farm.
He is known far and wide as a comedian and can be seen plying his trade
at any meal in Draper Hall.
The future outlook for this fine young man is excellent.
DAVID P. RONEY, JR. "Dave"
Dave was one of our easy going, good natured lads. His good natured
disposition and winning personality won him many friends both on and off
the campus. He is married and the proud father of a baby boy born in
June, 1948.
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Gordon Scotland, Jr.
RICHARD S. ROYLE WEST SPRINGFIELD
Dairy Manufactures
Placement Nempa, West Springfield
Dairy Club 1, Veterans' Association
RAYMOND A. SALVIE SEEKONK
Dairy Manufactures
Placement H. P. Hood & Sons. Providence, Rhode Island
Outing Club 2, Dairy Club 2, 4-H Club 1-2, Phillips Brooks
Club 1-2
SUMNER G. SCHWARTZ AGAWAM
Vegetable Gardening
Placement Vegetable Acres, Forrestdale, Cape Cod
Student Council 1-2, Secretary 1, Dance Committee 2, Foot-
ball 1-2, Horticulture Show 1-2, Alpha Tau Gamma 1-2,
Winter Carnival Committee Co-Chairman Ball Committee 1,
Olericulture Club 1
GORDON L. SCOTLAND, JR. ASHLAND
Fruit
Placement Meadow Brook Orchards, Sterling Junction
Pomology Club Secretary 1-2, Horticulture Show 1-2, Alpha
Tau Garnma 1-2
PETER O. SENEGAL, JR. FRAMINGHAM
Ornamental Horticulture
Placement Wyman's Framingham Nurseries, Framingham
Hockey 1-2, Horticulture Show 1-2, Horticulture Vice-Presi-
dent 2
RICHARD E. SHELNUT NORTHAMPTON
Poultry
Placement Northampton
Football 1, Poultry Club 1-2, Alpha Tau Gamma 1-2
Richard Shelnut
RICHARD S. ROYLE "Dick"
"Dick," a well-versed student, and a convincing conversationalist, was
liked by all his classmates. His studies were easy for him.
He plans to marry after graduation; we wish him the best of luck. We all
know that whatever his job may be after graduation he will be capable of
handling the position.
RAYMOND A. SALVIE "Ray"
We found Ray a fellow well-liked all over the campus. A lover of classical
music, he certainly knows Tchaikovsky, Haydn, and other great musicians.
Ray has amused us with countless stories of the Moose.
When asked what he wants to do after graduation, he says, "Marry Lois;
then go out West and get a job in inspection work "
SUMNER C. SCHWARTZ "Bud"
When you see the little black jeep come tearing into campus every morn-
ing at 8:30, you know Sumner is arriving from Agawam.
A member of A. T. G., Bud lived there until last Christmas. Since New
Year's Eve, when he was married, he has been commuting.
A work horse on the gridiron, Sumner has honored himself and Stock-
bridge by playing an outstanding game at tackle for the past two years.
When he graduates, Sumner intends to start farming in Agawam.
GORDON L. SCOTLAND, JR. "Scotty"
Scotty is the all-round boy of the fruit class. Because he is successful in
his studies and a very serious student, he is well liked by all his classmates.
If you go past his room late at night, you will see Scotty still toiling over
his books.
The interest he shows in apple growing indicates that he will be a success.
PETER O. SENECAL, JR. "Pete"
Pete holds the distinction of being not only the oldest fellow in Hort, but
also the only married man.
Although a small fellow, we will all admit he is pretty spunky; his being a
member of the undefeated hockey team of '48 proves it.
Pete is a pretty conscientious fellow, and we feel that with his friendly
ways and go-ahead, he will be a success in his field.
RICHARD E. SHELNUT "Dick"
Dick comes from Northampton, where he plans to settle with his father
on a large poultry farm after completing his studies.
His interest in football was proved by his power and stature as a player.
This could be accredited to his large appetite, as his "roomies" know.
We hope Dick's future will be as bright as his jolly humor.
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Malcolm Shorey
Frank Shufelt
Charles Simnions
WINSTON K. SHERMAN MIDDLEBORO
Fruit Growing
Placement Northford, Connecticut
Pomology Club 1-2, Treasurer 2, Kappa Kappa 2
MALCOLM E. SHOREY
Dairy Manufactures
Placement
Ski Club 1
FRANK L. SHUFELT
Food Management
Placement
MILTON
Hendries Ice Cream, Milton
WALPOLE
Waterville Maine
Football 1, Basketball 1, Pandocios Club 2,. President,
Horticulture Show 2
DANIEL R. SILVAR MARLBORO
Fine Turf
Placement Bellows Falls Country Club, Bellows Falls, Vt.
Shorthorn Board 2, Horticulture Show 1-2, Kappa Kappa 1
CHARLES G. SIMMONS FAIRHAVEN
Animal Husbandry
Placement Dana Farm, Fairhaven
Shorthorn Board 2, Dairy Club 1, Animal Husbandry Club 2,
Little International 2
BERNARD J. SIMONEAU AUBURN
Fine Turf
Placement Brae Burne Country Club, West Newton
Horticulture Show 1-2
Bernard Simoneau
WINSTON K. SHERMAN "Win"
Win's earnest work and ability has been well displayed in all his classwork.
A naturally quiet fellow is Win, yet at times, we have seen his prankful
nature at work. He is very conscientious, but at the same time is always
ready to join in on a good time.
Many of his classmates have admired him for his quiet attitude and ability
to get things done.
MALCOLM E. SHOREY "Mac"
Mac is that tall, good looking fellow who always seems to be in high spirits.
He is one of those lucky people who never gets riled. When he doesn't go
home on a winter weekend, Mac usually takes off for the hills to go skiing.
Mac is an asset to the Dairy class, a pleasure to know, and a friend who
can be counted on to come through when the going gets tough.
FRANK L. SHUFELT
Frank is a swell guy, known to nearly everyone on campus, a mainstay
of the Stockbridge eleven, and not unknown on the basketball court either.
His climbing the hill to Butterfield for the past two years accounts for his
athletic abilities.
Frank is the youngest member of the Food Management class.
A good student, a loyal friend, Frank has the qualities that should take
him to the top of the ladder.
DANIEL R. SILVAR
His cooperation and patience in the aiding of fellow students with educa-
tional problems has made him a person often sought in times of dire need,
while his ideas and assistance have contributed much to the success of the
Hort. Shows.
On placement training, Dick was the only one in the class to go out as
Greenskeeper of a nine hole course, and there is no question but that he will
win distinction for himself when he graduates from Stockbridge.
CHARLES G. SIMMONS "Chuck"
Chuck, who comes from New Bedford, Mass., has been an Animal Hus-
bandry major at Stockbridge. Married while on placement training, he has
lived this past year in the tjniversity trailer camp and recently became the
father of a bouncing baby boy.
In connection with his plans to teach Vocational Agriculture, Chuck in-
tends to go further with his own education before starting out. We wish him
luck in his work with future agriculturists.
BERNARD J. SIMONEAU "Bernie"
Bernie is a likeable and good-natured little fellow who was always ready
to help a person out when he could. Furthermore, we knew we could always
depend on him to come through with the answers when the rest of the class
was stuck. ,
Starting with his Amherst Golf Club job, he will climb high on the ladder
of success.
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Lindsey Smith, Jr.
DAVID SMARSH MIDDLEBORO
Poultry
Placement Russell Sturtenant, Halifax
Football 1, Fraternity 1-2, Alpha Tau Gamma
CLARENCE B. SMITH NEW BRAINTREE
Dairy Manufactures
Placement H. P. Hood Ice Cream, Boston
Dairy Club 1-2, Fraternity 1-2, Alpha Tau Gamma, Veterans'
Association 1-2
LINDSEY E. SMITH, JR.
Floriculture
Placement
Horticulture Show 1-2
WEST BROOKFIELD
MacGuffog's, Westboro
SOMERVILLE
REMO G. SODANC
Animal Husbandry
Placement Medfield State Farm, Medfield
Football 2, Animal Husbandry Club 1-2, Little International 2
RALPH M. SOUZA, JR. FAIRHAVEN
Animal Husbandry
Placement Lynbrook Farm. Southboro
Dairy Club 1, Animal Husbandry Club 1-2, Little Inter-
national 2
JASON W. SQUIRES GREENFIELD
Animal Husbandry
Placement Ladderlook Farm, Greenfield
Animal Husbandry 1-2, Little International 2
Jason Squires
DAVID SMARSH "Slave"
Slave was well known for his football prowess. He was also a familiar
sight at the A. T. G. ping pong table, usually being the challenger. Slave is
a hard man to beat once he gets his eye on the ball.
With his humorous, yet sincere manner, Dave will succeed at his work.
His classmates and brothers of A. T. G. sincerely wish him the best of
everything.
CLARENCE B. SMITH 'C. B."
C. B. is one of the more quiet members of the dairy class; yet he carries a
wealth of humor for any occasion.
A good natured, "makes-no-never-mind" student, C. B. has worked hard
at Stockbridge for two years. He has run A. T. G. from his room on the top
floor, where he has a commanding view of all goings on, and is liked and
respected by each and every one of us.
LINDSEY E. SMITH, JR. "Smitty '
Smitty is a fellow with a natural sense of humor that brings sparkle into
his conversations. It was while on placement that he really made up his
mind to set himself up in the florist business.
During his second year he took on a wife and also built himself a green-
house, and he is sure to be successful with both.
Smitty has determination and courage, which should enable him to ma-
terialize his ideas, of which he has plenty.
REMO G. SODANO "Roy"
A graduate of Somerville High School and a veteran of the United States
Seabees, Roy has combined Animal Husbandry and football to make a
sound place for himself in the Stockbridge picture.
Although his plans for the future have not been clearly indicated, there
seems to be no question about some of his current interests — as, for example
a certain faculty member in the Warren High School.
RALPH M. SOUZA, JR.
Ralph may lack in theory, but he makes up for it in practical experience.
Give him calves, cows, tractors and farms and he is in his glory.
Although not actively participating in sports, his knowledge of sports
makes him a frequent middleman in sporting arguments.
Ralph is one of the fortunate fellows who will step into a farm as soon as
he leaves school. These two years at Stockbridge will greatly aid in his suc-
cess.
Good luck, Ralph!
JASON W. SQUIRES
Jason can be seen speeding daily in his trusty, rusty, country-styled Ford
on the commuters' speedway to his wife and children in Greenfield.
He had the ability as a student here to win a H. P. Hood scholarship
and enough energy to establish a fine herd of Holsteins.
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Frank Stewart
Arthur Stiles, Jr.
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WILLIAM STASINOS HOLYOKE
Floriculture
Placement Englemann Florist, Pittsfield
Floriculture Club 1-2, Horticulture Show 1-2
John Stone
FRANK STEWART NORTH ANDOVER
Dairy Manufactures
Placement Charles D. Glennie Company, North Andover
Student Council 1-2, Football 1, Dairy Club 1, Fraternity
1-2, Alpha Tau Gamma Secretary 2
ARTHUR F. STILES, JR. READING
Animal Husbandry
Placement Worcester State Hospital, Worcester
Animal Husbandry Club 1, Little International 2, Fraternity
2, Kappa Kappa, House Marshal Rifle Club 1, Vice-President
JOHN H. STONE ORANGE
Floriculture
Placement McGoffog's, Westboro
Floriculture Club 1, Horticulture Show 1-2, Fraternity
Kappa Kappa, Horticulture Club 1
WALTER V. STRANGER GEORGETOWN
Ornamental Horticulture
Placement Cherry Hill Nursery, West Newbury
Horticulture Club 1
OSCAR O. ST. THOMAS, JR. WORCESTER
Arboriculture
Placement Brewer Tree Expert Company, Worcester
Football 1-2, Basketball 1, Horticulture 1-2
Oscar St. Thomas, Jr.
WILLIAM STASINOS "Bill"
Bill's very good nature and wit have been popular with all of us. His
ambition is to own and operate a retail growers establishment.
With all his enthusiasm and interest, we are sure he will succeed in the
future. If he would only remember to carry a pencil with him, he could
write his ticket for life.
FRANK STEWART "Stew"
Stew is what you might call the nonchalant type. His easy going way
has won him friends at every turn. One can always remember Stew by such
expressions as "Let's go to Mikes." A highly capable member of the Stu-
dent Council and an officer at A. T. G., he has been a prominent social
figure on campus.
Although he has attended to his social obligations, they never seemed to
interfere with his achieving worthwhile grades during his two years. Stew
plans to spend a few years in Florida getting experience in the dairy field.
ARTHUR F. STILES, JR. "Art"
Art has a deep love for farming and hopes to settle in New Hampshire
eventually.
Many of the Animal Husbandry boys can recognize Art from quite a
distance by his rolling "seaman's gait," acquired in the Navy, and his short,
powerful build.
He is an ardent Red Sox fan, and many of the quiet hours in the Kappa
Kappa Fraternity house have been broken by the violent results of some
jest made at the expense of the Red Sox. Art is also quite a photographer;
he takes, develops, and prints his own pictures. With his happy-go-lucky
manner, and unfailing confidence in himself, we are sure Art will go far in
his work.
JOHN H. STONE "Stony"
A quiet, reserved, industrious nature combined with a lively interest in
everything that surrounds him will insure John's success as a florist in
Orange, Mass.
Despite the first impression of seriousness that he gives, the mischievous
twinkle in his eyes makes you realize that he is a jolly person. His frater-
nity brothers at Kappa Kappa can well assure you of that. If anyone de-
serves success, he does.
WALTER V. STRANGER "Walt"
When Tuesday morning comes around he's ready to start home "to see
the girl." When you sit in a lecture room and suddenly your nose tells you
something's wrong, you look around, see a bandaged thumb and you realize
that your boy has been in the Sardine can again at lunch time. Whenever
you need some "pertinent" information, especially on perennials, just see
Walt But, most of all, whenever you want a good friend, see Walt.
OSCAR O. ST. THOMAS, JR. "Buck"
Buck is tall, lanky, erect, good natured and alert Known as the Joe E,
Brown of Stockbridge, Buck, with his his whimsical phrases, has contribu-
ted to many a side splitting laugh.
Don't ever underestimate his abilities. Judging from overheard discus-
sions, we know him to be well versed on sports reviews.
We all wish him the success that he deserves, and are confident that his
future will be bright.
John Thibault
JOHN F. SULLIVAN NORTH ANDOVER
Dairy Manufactures
Placement Findeisen's Farms, Methuen
Student Council 1-2, President, Dance Committee 1-2, Foot-
ball 1-2, Hockey 1-2, Dairy Club 1-2, Fraternity 1-2, Alpha
Tau Gamma, Veterans' Association 1, Stockbridge Athelete
Board
PAUL SULLIVAN ARLINGTON
Ornamental Horticulture
Placement Clark's Nursery, Concord
Horticulture Show 1-2, Winter Carnival Committee 2,
Horticulture Club 1-2
WILLIAM N. SWAN WORCESTER
Floriculture
Placement Suimyside Greenhouse, Worcester
Floriculture Club 1-2, Horticulture Show 1-2, University
of Massachusetts DeMolay Club 1-2
JOHN H. THIBAULT LAKE PLEASANT
Poultry
Placement Mayo's Duck Farm Inc., East Orlean
Poultry Club 1-2
DWIGHT L. TIFFANY EASTHAMPTON
Dairy Manufactures
Placement New England Milk Products Association, W. Spfld
Veterans' Association 1-2
DONALD W. TOELKEN LONGMEADOW
Arboriculture
Placement City Tree Experts Company, Longmeadow
Horticulture Show 1-2, Arboriculture Club 2, Fraternity
Kappa Kappa
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JOHN F. SULLIVAN "Sully"
When roll call was taken, he was sure to be found in such conspicuous
places as "Mike's" or "The Rendezvous," surrounded by the boys, listening
to his rendition of some Irish lullabies; but his devil-may-care attitude in
class and out did not distract one from his accomplishments at Stockbridge.
His biggest worry seems to have been his slightly receding hairline, which
many think is why he was frequently seen with Smith, who had a slight
edge on him on that score.
PAUL SULLIVAN
Paul is a cheerful, good-natured fellow, who has a good time whether alone
or in a crowd His ambition is to go into the landscaping business for him-
self or to work for some large landscape construction outfit, as a landscape
foreman.
We wish all the luck in the world to a swell fellow, who we are sure will
succeed in whatever phase of the business he decides to enter.
WILLIAM N. SWAN "Bill"
Bill's a quiet sort of guy; but after you get to know him, he'll keep you
roaring with his numerous stories often tinged with that distinctive Swedish
accent of his.
Besides being adept at his studies, Bill proved his finesse in numerous
At other times he was called upon to lend his harmonious (?) tones to a
quartet . . but less said about Bill's singmg the better.
Bill plans to return to Worcester to work this summer, with the future
holding a possible business of his own. Best of luck from all of us, Bill.
JOHN H. THIBAULT
This individual is interested in finding an ideal location in which to settle
permanently; maybe New England, maybe Missouri, or even Colorado.
It must, however, be a place that will provide a good living, good fishing,
and hunting. What more can a person ask for? Of course there will be some
work involved, too, unfortunately.
DWIGHT L. TIFFANY "Dewey"
Dwight is well-liked and always willing to do his share of the work.
He has shownreal interest in his course work here at Stockbridge, and turned
in a creditable job. Incidentally, he owns one of the best Model A Fords
in the country.
We believe he will succeed in his work in the future. Best of luck, "Dewey,"
and may your wishes come true.
DONALD W. TOELKEN "Don"
Don could be found working on his trailer in the trailer camp or behind
the counter at Noah Webster's. His marvelous ability to make friends has
gained him genuine popularity among his classmates
If you want to find Don this summer, just spend a little time around
Springfield and look for a red-headed pipe smoker, behind the controls of a
new Bean Roto-mist Sprayer. That is Don's biggest interest now.
We do not need to wish Don any luck, for he has the qualities that assure
success.
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Ernest Verrill
Albert Wark
Edward Wasielewski
Gilbert Wheeler
ERNEST C. VERRILL CONCORD
Dairy Manufactures
Placement David Buttrick Company, Arlington
Dairy Club 1-2, Fraternity 1-2, Alpha Tau Gamma. Ski
Club 1-2
Joseph Waters
Chester Wedrychowski
ALBERT T. WARK
Poultry
Placement
Poultry Club 1
DORCHESTER
Harco Orchards, South Easton
WEBSTER
EDWARD A. WASIELEWSKI
Floriculture
Placement Herbert E. Berg Greenhouses, Worcester
Floriculture Club 1-2, Horticulture Show 1-2, Fraternity
Kappa Kappa Secretary. Winter Carnival Committee 1
JOSEPH V. WATERS PEABODY
Animal Husbandry
Placement Danvers State Hospital, Danvers
Animal Husbandry Club 2, Veterans' Association 1, Little
International 2
CHESTER P. WEDRYCHOWSKI W. SPRINGFIELD
Fine Turf
Placement Mount Clair Golf Club, Mount Clair, New Jersey
Hockey 1, Horticulture Show 1-2, Veterans' AssociatiorkJ
GILBERT E. WHEELER WRENTHAM
Dairy Manufactures
Placement General Ice Cream, Providence, Rhode Island
Veterans' Association 1
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ERNEST C. VERRILL "Ernie"
Ernie possesses that great asset of life which is the abihty to make friends
No matter where he went, whether it was campus, town, or even so remote
a place as Holyoke, one would always be certain to hear the warm greeting of
"Hi Ernie."
When it came to studying, Ernie didn't believe in cracking the books too
heavily, but he always hit the hour and final exams with a better-than-
average grade. Here again he displayed the unique characteristic of being
able to apply his practical experience to theoretical study.
ALBERT T. WARK "Ab"
Al is a quiet fellow, but one who was always welcome to have around.
Painstaking and conscientious, he was at the same time always ready to
join in on a good time. A good natured student, Al has worked hard at
Stockbridge for two years, and we know that the knowledge and experience
he has acquired while here will insure his success and happiness.
It's our wishes that you'll meet your goal of success and happiness in
the future, Al.
EDWARD A. WASIELEWSKI "Ed"
Meet "Eddie," the top designer of our Floriculture class. He has shown
a vast amount of ability and originality
To prepare in advance has always been his policy. In adherence to this
rule, Eddie has already started the construction of a retail florist shop in
Webster, Mass. We know that the Florist business and Eddie will find
the enterprise mutually profitable.
JOSEPH V. WATERS "Joe"
Although Joe considers himself as a "boy of eighteen summers," he has
many years of practical farm experience under his belt as a result of working
on various farms throughout Essex County.
"Joe" is a married man, proud father of a baby girl, and a resident of
one of the trailer camps here on campus. He will long be remembered as
the "small boy with the big hat" among his friends. Joe has already ob-
tained a job as manager of a dairy farm.
CHESTER P. WEDRYCHOWSKI "Red"
This popular redhead stands 6 feet, 3 inches and has been known at Mt.
Holyoke College as "God's Gift to Women."
With his skill in golf, he plans to give Ben Hogen some keen competition
in the near future with a handicap of minus 3. He also swings a mean
hockey stick.
Red is sure to be a success with his friendly personality, his interest in
golf, and his ability in his chosen field. May you find great happiness in the
years ahead, and may success be yours in New Jersey.
GILBERT E. WHEELER "Gil "
Gil is known as the "hot sketch" of the Dairy Class, and is always good
for a laugh.
He is commonly referred to by his classmates as "suitcase Charlie," or
the "grind." Gil is also well known for his tales of the Riviera in France.
His main interest is ice cream, and he hopes to obtain a plant manager's
position and then settle down to a domestic married life.
Best of luck to you, Gil.
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Donald Whelpley
Frank Whisenant
Earl Williams
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DONALD H. WHELPLEY WESTON
Animal Husbandry
Placement Mainstone Farm, Wayland
Glee Club 2, Animal Husbandry Club 2, Little International
2, Veterans' Association 1
FRANK J. WHISENANT STATE LINE No. 1
Animal Husbandry
Placement Sunny Slope Farms, State Line No. 1
Animal Husbandry Club 2, Little International 2
EARL R. WILLIAMS SPRINGFIELD
Food Management
Placement Severance Lodge. Centre Lovell, Maine
Shorthorn Board 1, Basketball 1, Pandocios Club 2, Frater-
nity 1-2, Kappa Kappa, Veterans' Association
JOSEPH H. WITASZEK WEST WARREN
Fine Turf
Placement Wampanoag Country Club, W. Hartford, Conn
Shorthorn Board 2, Editor-in-Chief. Glee Club 2, 4-H Club
1, Horticulture Club 1, 10x10 1, Fraternity, Alpha Tau Gam-
ma, Co-founder of Fraternity News Letter
GEORGE E. WOOD MIDDLEBORO
Poultry
Placement R. B. Caswell, Lakeville
Football 1, Fraternity 1-2, Alpha Tau Gamma, Historian
WILLIS C. WOODRUFF LUNENBURG
Animal Husbandry
Placement Woodruff Farm. Lunenburg
Animal Husbandry Club 1-2 Little International 2, Frater-
nity 1, Kappa Kappa Treasurer
Willis Woodruff
DONALD H. WHELPLEY "Don"
Don has had a variety of interests, of which showing movies for classes
and clubs ran first. He is known to be of the helpful type, always willing
to lend a hand where ever needed.
His frequent trips to Wayland gave indication that he was looking to the
future and from all reports is considering a certain Miss.
Don plans to establish himself a dairy farm after graduating. May your
dreams come true, Don
FRANK J. WHISENANT "Whiz"
Everyone could easily tell when Frank was around, because a good joke
would always be at hand During his Senior year it was hard to find Frank
in his room on Wednesday nights, and there was some doubt in the minds
of the highway authorities as to whether the College highway's road sur-
face would keep up under such a great amount of traveling.
We hope that you will find a good sale for your Angus, and the best of
luck in the future, raising Holsteins.
EARL R. WILLIAMS "Dick"
Dick is a light-hearted, happy-go-lucky chap, but don't let it fool you.
He's been out for a high average all through the course. We like to remem-
ber some bread he baked in one class last year. It was solid stuff, all right,
but he knows now what went wrong.
He's steadying down a bit now, and we hear that a young lady from
Springfield is responsible.
All in all, Dick is a good fellow to have around. He can be serious and
attack a problem with vigor when the time comes. Members of his class
and fraternity wish him well in his career.
JOSEPH H. WITASZEK "Joe"
Joe is one of our competent students, having completed two Stockbridge
courses — Forestry and Fine Turf.
Joe is a serious young man who possesses a quiet and keen sense of hu-
mor, which is appreciated by his friends. His seriousness may be due to
the fact that he is married.
Always willing to help, Joe has taken part in many extra curricular acti-
vities and has often been sought for advice by his brothers of A. T. G.
We know that Joe's future in golf course maintenance will be successful.
GEORGE E. WOOD
George came to us from Middleboro to increase his knowledge in the
Poultry business. With his ambition and hard work he has built himself
a strong foundation.
He loves to get the last minute sleep in the mornings, but usually makes
class if he doesn't stop at the diner for coffee.
He can be distinguished any time by his unmistakable laugh and curly
blond hair.
WILLIS C. WOODRUFF "Willie"
Aiming to raise a herd of Holsteins and Jerseys, Willie has taken a lively
interest in the Holstein Friesian and Massachusetts Jersey Association.
His good lucks have caused many hearts to beat faster, but "his heart
belongs to a certain one."
Willie has his future plans pretty well figured out. We know that he will
be a success in the cattle raising industry because he is a "chip oft the old
block."
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First Row — Lefl In Right — Donald Martin. Leo Roberge, Loren King. Francis Patterson, Herbert
Hutchings, Stanley Buczynski, Raymond Morocco
Second Row — Same Ordi r — Robert Roehrich, Edwin Hayes, Vincent Pietraszka, Lawrence Graham,
George Aptt, Earl Williams, Elmer Hill
npHE Stockbridge honorary scholastic society was started in 1937, at the
suggestion of Professor Miner J. Markuson of the Agricultural Engi-
neering Department. He felt that some public honor was in order for gradu-
ates who maintained a high scholastic record coupled with the attributes of
good citizenship while at Stockbridge.
The name "Stosag" was suggested by Professor Markuson. It comprises
the first three letters of Stockbridge, the central "S" for School and the last
two letters representing the first two letters in the word agriculture.
Selection of honor students is made from those students of each gradu-
ating class whose records show no grade below 70 per-cent in any subject
and whose average for the first three semesters is 85 per-cent or better.
Other students may be considered when they have maintained outstanding
records in placement training or other studies may justify special considera-
tion.
A scroll designed by Harry L. Adriance S-48 is awarded at graduation.
It is signed by the President of the University and Director of Short Courses.
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Herbert Colby Hutchings, Jr.
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Poultry Husbandry
Edwin Stevens Haves
Milton. N. H.
Fruit Growing
George William Aptt. Jr.
Framingham Center
Ornamental Horticulture
Raymond James Morocco
North Adams
Floriculture
Francis Alfred Patterson, Jr.
Arlington
Animal Husbandrv
Leo Hubert Roberge, Jr.
Palmer
Floriculture
Winston Knight Sherman
Dighton
Fruit Growing
Loren Marsh King. Jr.
Hudson
Animal Husbandry
Robert Gustave Roehrich
Bridgeport. Conn.
Floriculture
Donald Oliver Martin
East Longmeadow
Floriculture
Elmer Raymond Hill
Hubbardston
Floriculture
Vincent Pietraszka. Jr.
Groveland
Poultrv Husbandry
Stanley Joseph Buczynski
Sunderland
Animal Husbandrv
Lawrence Edward Graham
Arlington
Fine Turl Manitenance
Frank Lewis Shufelt
Walpole
Food Management
Earl Richard Williams
Springfield
Food Management
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SENIOR ANIMAL HUSBANDRY CLASS
First Row — Left to Right — James Emerson, Francis Patterson, Richard Hannum, Patricia Ames,
Donald Hawes, Herbert Bates, Jospeh Beatty, Ralph Souza
Second Row — Same Order — Remo Sodano. Arthur Stiles, Edward Morrison, Charles Frost, Walter
Chace, George Galusha, Charles Simmons
Third Row — Same Order — Everett Drumm, Harry MacKinnon, Franklin Blackman, William New-
hall, Arthur Plourde, Donald Mitchell, Peter Frankenberg, Allan Leskinen
Fourth Row — Same Order — Victor Randolph, Harold Bigelow, Justin Nuttelman, Lorn King, Allen
Ball, Francis Grinnell, Richard Broderick
Fifth Row — Same Order — Jacob Kupelian, Joseph Waters, Jospeh Eggleston, Paul Jennings, Don-
ald Whelpley
Sixth Row — Same Order — Jason Squires. Robert Rogers, Richard Dowley, Andrew Ketchen. Ed-
ward Fontanella, Stanley Buczynski
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First Row — Left to Right — Richard Hannum. Walter Chace, George Galusha, Charles Frost, Professor Swanson, Pro-
fessor Hale, Eleanor Crowell Franklin Blackman, Professor Cowan- Faculty Advisor, Donald Kinsman -
President, Joseph Beatty, Patricia Ames, Donald Hawes, Harold Bigelow, Shehata El-Sayed Shehata
Second Row — Same Order — John Dubois, Gilbert Porter, John Manning, Alden Monroe, Judith Stoyle, Perry Lane,
Robert Anderson. Victor Randolph, Henry Trimble, Theodore Sylvia, Joseph Eggleston, Herbert Bates, Justin
Nuttelman, Herman Langevin, Ernest Vieira, Daniel Hurld
Third Row — .Son?*' Order — David Anderson, Bruce Hobson. True Tower, James Chadwick, Arthur Prentiss, James
Emerson, Andrew Ketchen, William Newhall, Stanley Buczynski, Allan Leskinen, Peter Frankenberg, Loren
King, Donald Whelpley, Al Healev, Charles Conlin, Richard Stein, Kenneth Parsons
Fourth Row — Same Order — Louis Michelson, Thomas Pitoniak, Ralph Mitchell, Chester Thompson, William Galamore,
James Bodurtha, Rodney Hall. Francis Mentzer
♦npHE Animal Husbandry Club is composed of a group of Stockbridge and
University students who are interested in promoting better agriculture,
student-faculty relationships, and in presenting extra-curricular activities
such as the Little International Livestock Show, Dairy Classic, dances, and
other outside functions.
Outstanding men in various fields on animal husbandry and agriculture
are invited to speak to the group on interesting and educational topics.
The officers of the club are chosen from both the University and Stock-
bridge schools. The president and secretary are four-year students, and the
vice-president and treasurer are two-year students.
Officers for the year 1948-1949 are:
President — Donald Kinsman- U. of M.
Vice-Pres. - Franklin Blackman - Stockbridge
Secreiarii — Eleanor Crowell - U. of M.
Treasurer — Joseph Beatty - Stockbridge
Any Stockbridge student interested in Animal Husbandry is encouraged
to join the club and to participate in its activities.
LITTLE INTERNATIONAL
TN 1938, Professor M. E. Ensminger, now head of the Animal Husbandry
Department at Washington State, proposed a "httle" International
livestock fitting and showing contest modelled after the famed International
of Chicago. Ardently supported by Dean Victor A. Rice, Professors Parsons
and Foley, The Herdsmen, and ambitious Animal Husbandry students,
this practical exercise in livestock management materialized and grew in
"wisdom and stature" until today it ranks as one of the foremost shows of
its kind in the nation.
Entirely student organized and run, under faculty supervision, this show
is held annually in March under the auspices of the Animal Husbandry Club.
All Stockbridge and four-year students pursuing the fat stock production
course are required to fit and show an animal of their choice. Thus from a
contest of some 20 participants we have developed to new high of 85 con-
testants vieing for the many prizes and trophies which have been made
available by the livestock enthusiasts of the Northeast, to whom the stu-
dents are deeply grateful.
Some of the events included in this year's Ninth Little International were
a Homo Sapien-Drawing contest in which teams of five men apiece drew
Co-eds loaded on a stone boat, and a Horse Drawing contest in which three
teams and Teamsters battled with a loaded stone boat. The winner of the
horse drawing contest was George Hawthorne, with Archie Goldwaithe
placing a close second. This contest proved to be one of the most exciting
parts of the show.
A Co-ed milking contest was another highlight of the show. Eleven girls
without previous milking experience squeezed milk out of a cow into a test
tube and rushed to the finish line. The winner received a silver sugar and
creamer donated by Golden Guernsey Inc.
The winners in fitting and showing sheep were Albert Healey, first place,
and Charles Curran, second place. The winners in swine showing and
fitting were Andy Ketchen, first place, Ralph Mitchel, second place. ■
In the beef class Dave Anderson placed first, Dick Broderick second,
Phil Lamoreaux third, and Ralph Souza fourth.
In the fitting and showing of horses Art Stiles took first place, and Art
Brown took second.
These ten top men were elegible for competing in the Premier Showman
Contest which was the main event of the day. The Premier Showman was
Phil Lamoreaux and Ralph Mitchel took Reserve Premier Showman.
Climaxing the day was a Little International dance held in the drill hall.
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SENIOR ARBORICULTURE CLASS
First Row — Left lo Right — Professor Mathieu, William Benson, Joseph DiRico, Edward Cotton,
Albert Cover
Second Row — Same Order — John Deslauriers, John Moffat, Oscar St. Thomas, Kenneth Billings
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First Row — Left to Right — Professor Mathieu, Albert Cover, Donald Toelken, Ellis Allen, Edward
Cotton, Clayton Smith. Robert Yokes
Second Row — Same Order — John Moffatt, Joseph DiRico, Richard Robinson, George Wilson. Rob-
ert Stelle, Aloysius Donahue
Third Row — Same Order — Robert Jackson, Ronald Soper, Ira Wickes, Robert Huntley, John Des-
lauriers, Charles Sawicki, Frank Miano
Fourth Row — Same Order — Henry Davis HI, Oscar St. Thomas, Donald Batchelder
' I * HE "tree doctors" you see about campus doing various sorts of surgical
work on our trees are not mere amateurs, but experienced arborists,
thoroughly trained in their field. The interest and ambition that has been
shown by these strong, agile, sure footed men will lead them to a bright and
prosperous future.
The club has had many speakers from the field of Arboriculture, who gave
talks on business ethics, business management, salesmanship, and many
other interesting subjects. We have also had speakers from the U. S. D. A.
and the experimental division.
The field trips to leading arborists in Massachusetts and nearby states
has proven very valuable. We have also attended the annual meetings of
the Massachusetts Tree Wardens and the foresters organizations, held in
Horticulture Hall, Boston.
The club is an influential organization that is helping to mold many ambi-
tious young men into respected, successful arborists.
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SENIOR DAIRY CLASS
First Row — Left to Right — Clarence Cash, Gilbert Wheeler, Professor Lindquist, Gilbert Nichols,
David Roney, William Moore
Second Row — Same Order — Edward Conley, John Sullivan, Malcolm Shorey, Richard Royle, Ray-
mond Salvia, Dwight Tiffany
Third Row — Same Order — Ernest Verrill, Frank Stewart, Clarence Smith, Otis Peluso, Dr. Hankin-
Fourth Row — Same Order — Professor Finnegan, Victor Oliveira, Frederic Millett, Hugh Hubbard,
Dr. Nelson
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Firsl Row — Left lo Right — Dean Hooker, Glenn Harvey, Harold Keith, Charles Kearney, John
Sullivan
Second Row — Same Order — Victor Oliveira, Frank Stewart
'IP HE purpose of the Dairy Club is to further the interest of dairy stu-
dents and other interested persons on the campus in the Dairy Indus-
try. The club meets every second Wednesday of each month at Flint Labor-
atory.
The club's greatest achievement this year was the drawing up of the con-
stitution for the club.
The club was honored to have for its first speaker a member of the Dairy
Industry Department, Dr. D. H. Nelson, who gave an account of the suc-
cess of the Judging Team at the National Dairy Products Judging Contest
which was held at Miami and also of the team's success at the recent Dairy
Exposition at Altantic City.
Other very interesting speakers and their topics were as follows: Mr. How-
ard A. Putnam, Superintendent of F. B. Mallory Inc., whose topic was Flash
Pasteurization; Mr. H. B. Robinson whose topic was W. S. Public Health,
and Mr. W. D. Barrett, production manager for Whiting Milk Co. of Boston,
who spoke on high temperature short time pasteurization.
The Dairy Club also had the privilege of having two informal meetings
with the Animal Husbandry Club. At the first of these meetings the club
had the pleasure of seeing the excellent movie "Science of Milk Production"
and at the second meeting of listening to Dr. Thomas Stitts, H. P. Hood &
Sons Inc., speak on "Fluid Milk in New England."
Two other outstanding events of the year were the election of Dr. Frans-
den. Past Head of the Dairy Department, to an Honorary Membership in
the Dairy Club and the invitation from Mr. Theodore J. Devine, President
of the New England Milk Dealers Association. A representative of each
school gave a two minute talk on any subject of his choice that pertained
to the industry at the New England Milk Dealers Association meeting which
was held at Springfield, Mass., on March 30 and 31.
The activity and success of the club has been greatly due to the whole-
hearted support given by Dr. D. J. Hankinson, Dr. D. H. Nelson, Profes-
sor H. G. Linquist, and the student body.
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SENIOR FINE TURF CLASS
First Row — Left lo Right — Norman Ladd, Donald MacKay, Keyem Ovian, Bernard Simoneau,
Alexander Galanis
Second Row — Same Order — Daniel Silvar, Lawrence Graham, Chester Wedrychowski, Joseph Witas-
zek, William Kennedy
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FINE TURF CLUB
First Row — Left to Right — Bernard Simoneau. Chester Wedrychowski. Alexander Galanis
Second Row — Same Order — Joseph Witaszek, Lawrence Graham, Norman Ladd, Daniel Silvar
Third Row — Same Order — William Kennedy, Keyem Ovian, Donald MacKay
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SENIOR FLORICULTURE CLASS
FirsI Row — Left to Right — John Stone, Donald Martin, Carolyn Miller, John Harbilas. Raymond
Morocco
Second Row — Same Order — Lindsey Smith, Vernon Brooks, Robert Roehrich, Leo Roberge, William
Boyd, William Stasinos
Third Row — Same Order — William Holmes. Stanley Buss, Edward Wasielewski, Aaron Gotlib
Fourth Row — Same Order — William Crowell
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First Row — Left to Right — Arnold Erickson, France, Ruth Shepard, William Holmes, Homer Miller,
Professor Clark Thayer, Todd - President, Donahue, Barbara Davis, John Harbilas
Second Row — Same Order — Vernon Brooks, Leo Roberge, John Stone, Donald Martin, Elmer Hill,
George Yetman, Anthony Ackerman, William Stasinos, William Boyd, Raymond Morocco
Third Row — Same Order — Quint, Edward Wasielewski, Russell Watson, William Walsh, John
Houston, Walter Frost, Cowles, Robert Dewey
Fourth Row — Same Order — George Doherty, Kendall Bennett. Salvatore Simeone, Lenhert, Charles
Dill, John Smith, Robert Fahey, Professor Dunham, Carl Deame, Winterhollar
Fifth Row — Same Order — Katsamos, Richard Anderson, Theodore Siok, Robert Roehrich
44 A great and successful year!" That is what can be said about the acti-
vities of the Floriculture Club for this year. The Floriculture Club
was started in 1915 and has been one of the most active clubs on campus.
Dean Clark Thayer is club adviser and is supported by the rest of the
Floriculture professors and instructors, all of whom show an active interest
in the club. Supported by both the Stockbridge and University students
this year the club has an active membership of about forty.
Officers are as follows: President, Len Todd; Treasurer, Bill Holmes;
Secretary, Barbara Donahue. The Floriculture Club was organized to pro-
mote and advance interest in Floriculture and to bring in outside speakers.
Members, as in previous years, had a great deal to do with the success of
the Horticulture Show, and as a group the Floriculture boys set up more
individual displays than any other majors. A wishing well constructed by
the club at the Horticulture Show collected a sizable sum which was turned
over to the War Memorial Fund. The Flower and Fashion Show which was
held during Winter Carnival week again proved to be a great success. The
idea to produce a show of this type was originated by a Stockbridge
student last year. This year almost all the designing of flowers was done by
Stockbridge Floriculture Majors.
Some of the speakers who addressed the group this past year were Dean
Thayer, who gave the group an interesting and informative history of the
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Horticulture Show. Mr. Wesley Ball of S. S. Pennock Co. of Boston,
a graduate of Stockbridge 1935, now manager of the shipping department,
gave a very enlightening lecture of his type of work, the wholesaler's point
of view and hints for future growers. Slides and a lecture on work being
done by the Burpee Seed Co. were presented by Miss Helen Lintleman of
the company. She explained how much work was required to develop new
varieties and the enormous amount of acreage needed by a large company to
produce seeds. Mr. Francis B. Gustin of North Amherst, a "State" gradu-
ate, gave a wealth of information from his personal experience on how any
new grower may start out on a small scale and build up. He also stressed the
various specialties of Floriculture a gardener could work in.
"Carnation Night" was the combined Holyoke-Northampton Florists
and Gardeners Club and the Floriculture Club meeting. This indeed was
the highlight of the year as the members were able to see what prize winning
carnations looked like; and also to profit from the tremendous wealth of
information the various growers gave as they discussed their crops and
problems.
Mr. Boicourt, the county agriculture extension officer, presented some
revealing facts from a survey which he had compiled from a state question-
naire sent to carnation growers. The meeting ended with the serving of
refreshments which is not very uncommon at Floriculture Club meetings.
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PANDOCIOS SOCIETY
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npHE Pandocios Society was formed in 1939, the year that the first class
of Food Management graduated. The name Pandocios is the Greek
word meaning Inn Keeper.
The society was created for men in the Food Management course so both
the Freshmen and the seniors could get together and plan trips to various
hotels and restaurants, and could invite, as an organization, speakers who
would discuss problems in Food Management. The club meets once a week.
Some meetings have been held in the evening at the Lord Jeffery Amherst.
During the war years the Food Management course was not offered to
Stockbridge students. However, last year some members of the Freshman
class reorganized the club, and adopted the name which had been used by
the members of the class of '39. Officers were elected in the spring and plans
for the coming year were made. Five of the freshmen returned from place-
ment training to form the nucleus for the society. The five members of the
freshman class were Joe Barnhill, Lyndon Lafley, John Page, Frank Shu-
felt, and Dick Williams. The members of the club of the freshmen class
that entered this fall were John Braginton, Ernest Grimard, Jack Gorman,
Manuel Fernandez, Glover Howe, Richard Labonte, Gerald O'Connor,
Albert Rossner, John Tanner, and Donald Whalen.
The first plans made in the fall were for the Horticulture show.
The officers that were elected for this year were Frank Shufelt, president;
Glover Howe, vice president; Dick Labonte, secretary; and Lindy Lafley,
Treasurer.
The society is starting a second organization. That it will continue to
grow and with it the course in Food Management is the aim of its members.
With a good freshman class there is no reason that this society should not
reach its goal.
SENIOR FRUIT GROWING CLASS
First Row — Left to Right — Winston Sherman, Harry Flood, Professor Roberts, Henry Ainsworth,
Gordon Scotland
Second Row — Same Order — Francis Lyman, Edwin Hayes, Nelson Crafts
POMOLOGY CLUB
First Row — Left to Right — Professor James Anderson, Winston Sherman, Henry Ainsworth. Gordon
Scotland, Professor Roberts. Professor Oscar Anderson
Second Row — Same Order — Harry Flood, Francis Lyman, Edwin Hayes. Nelson Crafts, John Phe-
lon, Donald Fay
' I *HIS year Stockbridge Pomology students took an active part in the
Pomology Club. At the beginning of the year the ofificers were as fol-
lows:
President - Henry D. Ainsworth, Jr.
Vice President - William Haines
Secretary - Clayton Smith
Treasurer - Winston Sherman
Faculty Adviser- Professor O. C. Roberts
Programs for the year were presented by such speakers as Professor O. G.
Anderson; Mr. Market, a local grower; an illustrated talk by Professor O. C.
Roberts on various phases of the fruit industry.
In the Horticulture Show, the Pomology Club took an active part in de-
signing and constructing the display featuring Johnnie Appleseed.
During the year, because of a change in his course, the elected club secre-
tary was replaced by Gordon L. Scotland, Jr., who was elected to fulfill the
secretary's duties for the remainder of the year.
SENIOR HORTICULTURE CLASS
First Row — Left to Right — Peter Senecal, Charles Drake. Paul Frederick, Alvin Nix, Walter Camp-
bell
Second Row — Same Order — George Aptt, Kenneth Kirk, James Geneva, Ralph Breed
Third Row — Same Order — Philip Bartlett, Roy Reinhold, Walter Stranger, Paul Sullivan
HORTICULTURAL SHOW
npHIS year saw the Horticultural Show in its thirty-sixth and greatest
year from the point of view of attendance. Over nineteen thousand
guests came to see the annual spectacle. What they saw was one of the best
shows that has ever been presented.
The main theme was the inspiration of and under the supervision of the
Ornamental Horticulture Department. The main feature, a nursery with
related greenhouse and salesroom, was the chief undertaking of the spon-
soring department. The greenhouse, of the Orlyt type, was purchased ex-
pressly for exhibition at the show, and was filled with various greenhouse
plants. The salesroom served as a center for the sale of small corsages, the
returns from which are used as a basis for the opening of the following year's
show. The Horticulture Show Store profits are used for a similar purpose.
"The V/ishing Well," and the Memorial Fund Drive which it helps to
further, was generously contributed to by the spectators.
The student ten by tens were as well presented as any in the past.
The exhibits of the members of the Holyoke and Northampton Florists'
and Gardeners' Club added to the University exhibits.
The co-chairman, Ray Morrocco and Robert Winterhalter, were ably
assisted by chairman of committees.
R. Roehrick E. Wasielewski
D. Toelken C. Drake
J. Harbilas D. Martin
C. Makrides G. Davidson
W. Stasinos L. Roberge
K. Ovian
Without the assistance of all the members of the School of Horticulture
both in the University and Stockbridge the Show could not have been a
success.
The Horticultural Show of 1948 can well be remembered by the Class of
1949 as one of the brightest achievements of their careers in the Stock-
bridge School of Agriculture.
SENIOR POULTRY CLASS
First Row — Left lo Rif/hl — George Cadiero. Robert Burley, Vincent Pietraszka, Alice Howarth,
Graydon Moses, Fred Grandy, Emil Nilsson
Second Row — Same Order — Albert Wark, Herbert Hutchings, David Smarsh, George Wood, William
Bowers, Geoffrey Page, John Thibault
Third Row — .Same Order — Robert Cunningham, Richard Shelnut, Frank Chadbourne, Roy Kimball,
Lawrence Nixon, Herbert Mague
Fourth Row — Same Order — Ernest Parsons, Harold Coleman, Robert Degen
POULTRY CLUB
First Row — Left to Right — Joseph Lamareau, Harold Vernell, Frank Chadbourne, William Bowers,
George Cadiero
Second Row — Same Order — Professor Banta, Professor Sanctuary, Virginia Bennett, Fred Grandy,
Robert Cunningham, Alice Howarth, Graydon Moses, Lawrence Swift, Professor Vondell
Third Row — Same Order — William Creed, Frank Rollins, Richard Shelnut, Vincent Pietraszka,
Emil Nilsson, Herbert Mague, R. Epstein, Lawrence Nixon, John Thibault, Harold Cole-
man, Thomas Fox
Fourth Row — Same Order — George Wood, Roy Kimball, Geoffrey Page, James Chretian, James War-
ren, Edgar Spears, Donald Anderson, Robert Burley, Robert Degen, David Smarsh
/CONTINUING the fine example set by last year's members.the Poultry
Science Club, under the leadership of President Fred Grandy, has ex-
perienced one more successful year of keeping its recreational as well as its
educational functions among the best attended activities on campus.
In order that the members of the club, who are in reality the future lead-
ers of this state in the field of poultry, might have an abundance of ideas
and material from which to draw for practical application, several leading
poultry men were selected and came to speak before the club. Last Novem-
ber, J. J. Warren, an outstanding Massachusetts poultry breeder, empha-
sized in his talk, the importance of establishing a good breeding program.
Mr. Howard Whalen, who is manager of the Brockton Egg Auction, spoke
during the December meeting on the development of co-operatives and
their importance in the poultry world. Movies on breeding and brooding
were shown in January to commence the new year of meetings, while Mr.
Charles Shelnut, a leading broiler raiser, spoke on broiler confinement at
the February meeting. A specialist in the field of biology, Mr. Charles
Scott gave an interesting lecture on wild life preservation and the control
of rodents on the farming area.
During the Massachusetts Annual Breeders School, held on campus Nov.
18th and 19th, the Poultry Science Club set up an exhibit demonstrating
the progress in an improvement schedule for the U. of M. flock.
The roller-skating parties held throughout the year and sponsored by
the club, proved to be the success everyone expected. They were held at
the Gables in South Deerfield and fun was had by both the beginners and
the more experienced skaters.
Held on February 23, the annual P. S. C. banquet featured as the speaker,
Mr. Manor, who, as manager of the Beltsville branch of H. P. Hood and
Sons, was well qualified to give advice to members on egg marketing.
The P. S. C. has seen a busy and profitable year — busy in the pursuit
of knowledge pertaining to the poultry field and profitable in the fellowship
it provided.
SENIOR VEGETABLE GROWING CLASS
First Row — Left to Right — John Frazier. Warren Jermain, Paul Bamforth. George Jones, Sumner
Schwartz
Second Row — Same Order — Harold Blackie, Professor Snyder, Professor Tuttle, Robert Homans,
Thomas Lyons
OLERICULTURE CLUB
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First Row — Left to Right — Donald Ellis, Warren Jermain, George Jones, Paul Bamforth
Second Row — Same Order — Harold Blackie, Thomas Lyons, Robert Homans
TN September, after the business of school was underway, a small group of
students interested in vegetable growing met in Professor Snyder's office.
Their objective was to discuss and to consider the possibility of organizing
a club for students interested in the advancement and opportnuities of the
vegetable industry. At this meeting the Olericulture Club was organized.
This group appointed an executive committee to draw up a constitution
to present at the first meeting, which was well attended. A board of officers
was elected. This original group developed into a successful organization of
approximately 40 members.
The club met about the 15th of every month at Bowditch Lodge. The
members heard speakers in all phases of the vegetable industry. At the
first meeting Professor Lachman of the University spoke on some of the
technical angles of olericulture, discussing weed control and hybridization.
He showed some interesting slides on his experimental work.
The following month, Mr. George Moore, a member of the Public Relations
Staff of the First National Stores, discussed the possibilities of public re-
lations in the industry. He was well received by the members, and after
his talk he discussed various problems of the business. Sandwiches and
coffee were served by the refreshment committee.
At the February meeting the program was a talk by Walter Hopkins, a
successful grower and roadside stand operator, who spoke on the growing
aspects. He also showed some interesting slides of his farm and stand.
The following month, Dick Walsh of Newbury, another successful far-
mer, who incidentally attended Stockbridge in 1941, spoke to the members.
He emphasized the importance of consumer packaging.
At the April meeting the members heard from John A. Andrews of the
Eastern States Farmers Exchange. Mr. Andrews explained the various
functions of the exchange.
On April 24 the members of the club went to the Bloody Brook Inn in
Deerfield for the First Annual Banquet. It was an evening that will be re-
membered by all that attended it. The meal consisted of roast turkey with
all the fixings. After the meal a program was presented by the members, in
which all the Professors, who incidentally were guests of the club, were ac-
knowledged.
The club participated in various other activities throughout the year, in-
cluding the annual Horticultural Show. The Olericulture department ex-
hibit was done exceptionally well this year. It was composed of a book of
time which depicted on one side a farm in 1849, showing the various crops
grown at that time. On the opposite page was a show case of 1949 contain-
ing the numerous types of vegetables grown today. The idea was effectively
presented, and at no time during the show was the display unattended.
Six members of the club attended the National Junior Vegetable Growers
Convention in Detroit.
At the March meeting the board of officers for next year was elected. If
the Olericulture Club progresses next year as rapidly as it did this year, it
will be one of the most active clubs on campus.
STUDENT COUNCIL
First Row — Left to Right — Francis Patterson, Frank Stewart, John Sullivan - President, Victor
Oliveira, Peter Frankenberg
Second Row — Same Order — Charles Wenk, James Emerson
T"* HE council met on October 20 to usher in a new season of student govern-
ment in the Stockbridge School. The next week, the following perma-
nent ofificers were elected: President, John Sulhvan; Vice-President, Robert
Roehrich; and Secretary-Treasurer, Sumner Schwartz.
The Armistice Day Exercises were the first major function run by the
council. This was well planned and well carried out by both the council
and student body, despite poor weather conditions encountered in the walk
from Stockbridge Hall to Memorial Hall.
The next large function was the Senior Reception for Freshmen students.
Under considerable difficulty the Drill Hall was obtained and decorated.
The general concensus of over seventy-five couples attending was that the
dance was the best that the school had presented.
President John Sullivan was appointed to the Student Life Committee
of the University, the duties of this organization being to govern all social
events on campus. President Sullivan's duties were to attend all meetings
and report on these to the Stockbridge Student Council.
It was found that our school was entitled to one member in the National
Student Association. This notice was received late in the year and was
tabled until the start of the 1949-1950 season.
There were few disciplinary measures brought before the council, but
these were discussed and dealt with in a fair and just manner.
A special committee on housing headed by Vice-President Roehrich was
appointed to look into the housing situation on campus. It was found that
most Stockbridge Students live off the campus and have done so for many
years. There has been much discussion of this problem, and further action
will be taken.
It was decided that temporary ofificers be elected for next year. Frank
Mackeiwicz was elected temporary President and Charles Wenk elected
Vice-President, to start class elections next fall.
Thanks goes to all those who have worked so diligently to uphold and
foster the traditions of our school.
THE STOCKBRIDGE GLEE CLUB
First Row — Left In Right — Gladys Kimball, Patricia Ames. Gordon Davidson - President, Andrea
Bruneau, Alice Howarth
Second Row — Same Order — Victor Randolph, Graydon Moses
npHE Stockbridge Glee Club was reorganized two years ago, under the
leadership of Professor Theodore F. Mathieu, solely for the enjoyment
of the students.
On October 14, 1948, the following ofificers were elected:
President — Gordon H. Davidson
Librarian — Paul Weldin, Jr.
Secretary-Treasurer — Patricia A. Ames
On December 15, the Glee Club presented a very successful Christmas
program at the Stockbridge Convocation, with Mrs. Robert Tucker as ac-
companist. The student body participated in part of the program. For the
first time in its new history, there were five female songbirds. According to
many comments, the girls were a favored addition to the club. Miss Alice
Howarth sang the verse of "Silent Night."
With greatest sincerity, the club extends its gratitude to Professor Ma-
thieu for his guidance, patience, and the unselfish giving of his time and
"Irish Temper."
THE STOCKBRIDGE COLUMN IN THE
COLLEGIAN
CPACE in the campus newspaper, the Collegian, has been regularly allotted
to Stockbridge for news. These last two years, the column has been cap-
ably handled by Gordon Davidson, as its Editor, and Vernon Brooks who
covered the sports angle of the news.
Weekly, Vern has covered all sports events in Stockbridge and presented
summaries of the games in an interesting manner. At the end of each season,
Vern would compile data on various games and members and submit a sea-
son's summary that was indeed a credit to his literary talents.
As Stockbridge Editor, Gordon "G. H." Davidson has presented news of
a social and general nature. It may be noted here that G. H. wrote the first
editorial ever presented as such in the Collegian by a Stockbridge student.
Coverage of news with the thoroughness exhibited by these men meant
many hours of chasing down leads, and many more in preparing copy for
the press. Assisting with the final preparation of news for presentation.
Prof. Charles DuBois has cut, trimmed and corrected the news as presented
him by the Editor. Without his assistance, the column would have been in
error many times.
Through the efforts of Vern and G. H., Stockbridge has succeeded in ob-
taining fair representation on the paper, and the school has been provide
with a fair, accurate, and concise presentation of the news pertaining to the
Stockbridge side of campus. As a result of their combined work, the Stock-
bridge News has been built into a column that is looked forward to each
week by Stockbridge students, faculty, and friends of the school.
Vernon Brooks
Gordon Davidson
WINTER CARNIVAL
"IV/fUCH to our delight, the 1949 Winter Carnival events went off as
scheduled, with one of the largest student, faculty and guest parti-
cipation devoting its spirit to the theme of Carnival Week.
Two entire programs of events were planned as an alternative, in case of
rain during the week of February eighth. Instead, the weatherman answered
our prayers and rewarded us with nine inches of snow.
With this setting, the University of Massachusetts introduced to all a
program of events which included skating events for both the men and wo-
men, skiing events for amateurs, and a slalom for experts, snow sculpture
judging, chorale singing, inter-class plays, fashion flower show, basketball
games, hockey games, a symphony orchestra presentation from Cleveland,
fraternity round robin and a grand finale on Friday when Johnny Long
brought his band here for a night of dancing. With the band was Janet
Bruce, whose singing provided additional entertainment.
The feature attraction of the evening was the crowning of the queen.
This honor was given to Miss Virginia Reynolds, the "Queen of the 1949
Winter Carnival."
She was presented her floral crown by last year's queen. Miss Nancy
Wallace.
Mayor Daniel Brunton of Springfield, Massachusetts, presented her with
the Winter Carnival cup.
Stockbridge was well represented with Vernon Brooks, serving on the
events committee, Sumner Schwartz and George Jones on the ball commit-
tee, and Paul Fredericks on the refreshments committee.
The snow sculptures that appeared for judging were really a tribute to the
students' skill and originality.
Alpha Tau Gamma presented an unusual, but very skillfully executed
setting, with three huge books of snow and a throne upon the books signi-
fying knowledge and its importance for reaching heights of wisdom. The
theme was climaxed by coloring the books different shades and the lamp of
knowledge a golden yellow.
The Kappa Kappa fraternity presented one of the most interesting topics
on the campus. It consisted of a title of "Operation Vittles" and was a
large fifteen foot schmoo with foodstuffs surrounding its base. In the front,
just to the side of the title, was made the fuselage and wing section of a
plane, giving thought to the air lift presently bringing food to inside Ger-
many.
Another successful Winter Carnival week ended on Sunday with hun-
dreds of spectators from all parts of the state viewing the snow sculptoring.
ALPHA TAU GAMMA
TN the fall of 1948 the Senior members returned from placement to carry on
the old traditions of ATG and to make new ones. In November a smoker
was held to get the freshmen acquainted with the house. In early December
pledge cards were sent to prospective members. A week later a grueling
initiation program was held. This culminated in an Initiation Banquet held
at Wiggins Tavern in Northampton for the ones that passed the test.
Several house dances were held and an Installation Banquet was given at
the Roger Smith Hotel in Holyoke.
During the year members completed the new game room in the basement,
which now houses a ping-pong table and a new pool table. ATG can proudly
boast that this game room is probably the best on the campus. Several
additions of furniture have also added greatly to the house.
1949 marks the thirty-year anniversary of ATG, and a homecoming for
Alumni is being held in May.
Officers for the current year were:
President — C. Peter Frankenberg
Vice-President — Victor Oliveira
Treasurer — James Pitts Emerson
Secretary — Frank Stewart
Sergeant-at-arms — Stanley Buczynski
Historian — George Wood
House Manager — Walter Campbell
Link Editors — Vernon Brooks and Gordon Davidson
Social Chairman — Allan Leskinen
First Row — Left to Right — John Cande, Howard Frost
Second Row — Same Order — Walter Campbell, Henry Doody, Russell Fuller - President 1949-1950,
Lawrence Damour, Paul Frederick, Stanley Buczynski, Peter Frankenberg - President
1948-1949, Vernon Brooks, Frank Stewart, Ernest Verrill
Third Row — Same Order — Harold Coleman, Robert Hendrickson, George Wood, Allan Leskinen,
Richard Hannum, Gordon Davidson, David Smarsh, Robert Cunningham, Theodore
Sick, George Priest, Richard Shelnut
ALPHA TAU GAMMA MEMBERSHIP
Class of 1949
Class of 1950
Sumner Schwartz
John Sullivan
Clarence Smith
Allan Leskinen
Walter Campbell
Frank Stewart
Peter Frankenberg
Victor Oliveira
James Emerson
Ralph Carter Breed
Robert Cunningham
Harold Coleman
Richard Hannum
Ernest Verrill
David Smarsh
Ernest Parsons
Clayton Smith
Stanley Buczynski
Vernon Brooks
Gordon Davidson
George Wood
Richard Shelnut
George Cadiero
Paul Frederick
Gordon Scotland
Robert Degen
Carlson Fecteau
Harold Blackie, Jr.
Robert Anderson
Frederick Bangs
John Cande
Lawrence Damour
Henry Doody
Maurice Frost
Russell Fuller
George Gibovic
Howard Gold
Robert Henrickson
Allen Jacques
Ralph Johnson
Germain LaRoche
Frank Mackiewicz
Raymond Olson
Ernest Page
George Priest
Harold Richardson
Charles Rogers
Albert Rossner
Theodore Siok
Robert Smith
Edward Valentine
Charles Wenk
Donald W. White
Walter D. White
KAPPA KAPPA
TN 1949 Kappa Kappa Fraternity climbed ahead on another step of the
ladder of success among the houses on Fraternity Row.
The officers and members of K. K. this year have worked in such close
unison that it has attained a social rating far exceeding the goal that had
been set up by them.
The addition of a ping pong table in the new basement of the house has
provided many happy hours of relaxation for the members.
Open invitations were given at convocation to all Stockbridge Freshmen
to join K. K.
On October 25 the smoker at the house proved that the invitation was
well accepted, for this year Kappa Kappa pledged one of the largest groups
in its history.
At the first meeting after Rush Night the members proudly displayed a
new flag, purchased this year.
During the month of November, the Thanksgiving Dance was held. A
capacity throng filled the house for an excellent evening of dancing.
A similar dance to this was held in December, and, aided by the talent
of the members of the Floriculture Class, the decorations and dance were a
great success.
Also during this month the Fraternity had the pleasure of accepting sev-
eral faculty members as honorary members.
A bowling team was organized which bowled on Thursday nights on the
alleys at Memorial Hall. Keen competition among the teams set up brought
out the feeling of good sportsmanship among the fellows.
The Fraternity supported the intra-mural basketball league with a group
of keen and earnest players.
February saw a very busy group in K. K. preparing for the new semester
and the sculpturing a giant "Shmoo," symbohc of "Operation Vittles" dur-
ing Carnival Week. This endeavor gained Honorable Mention from the
judges of the snow sculpturing.
For the chmax of the Winter Carnival week Kappa Kappa held an open
house dance with decorations appropriate to the snow sculpture outdoors.
Fluttering Shmoos hung from the ceiling and walls and were claimed by the
guests for souvenirs.
As the final highlight before the Freshmen departed on their Placement
Training a very successful banquet was held at the Bloody Brook Inn at
South Deerfield. A stag party was given a few weeks later at the house.
An annual alumni meeting was held at the house and former mem-
bers were greeted with the addition of new living room furniture.
Construction has started in the basement of the house to enlarge the al-
ready improved reception room. This addition is necessary because of in-
creased participation of the members interested in ping-pong. This new
work should be completed and in operation when the Freshmen return as
Seniors next year.
A banquet was held in May in honor of the fellows who successfully
completed two years at Stockbridge. The honorary members were invited
to attend this most enjoyable evening.
As the Seniors leave in the hands of the class of 1950 many responsibilities,
we are sure they will carry them out according to the rules and tradition.
At this time the Seniors wish to extend to their House Mother and Father
their deepest gratitude for the wonderful work they have done for both the
members and the house.
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SPORTS SUMMARY— BASKETBALL
First Row — Left to Right — Joseph Deary, Donald Long, Robert Burley, Charles Drake, Robert
Roehrich, Gordon Williams
Second Row — Same Order — Professor Kosakowski - Coach, Vernon Brooks - Manager, Robert
Hendrickson, Melvin Small, John Houston
AXT'ITH the opening of the 1948-49 basketball season, Coach Kosakowski
welcomed all to routine practice drills with a showing of three of last
year's students and a large group of freshman prospects.
Breaks of the game were never on our side and on two occasions, we lost
by only a 1 point margin. The first game of the season is an ideal example,
when the strong Keene, New Hampshire Teachers romped by a 35-34 score.
At the opening of the season, Coach Kosakowski was presented 'with a
large squad of freshmen, from which emerged a trio that really combined
with our seniors. These include newly elect Captain for next year, Donald
Long, Joe Deary, and Bob Grant.
Captain, Bob Burley, senior and star center for last year, came through
even better than last year with his one handed hook shots and lay ups. He
totaled 113 points for the ten games played.
Kelly Ovian, the main cog to last year's squad both defensively and offen-
sively, came up with another commendable offering this year to carry away
the scoring laurels by netting 126 points for all 12 games.
This being Kelly's last game, the gap he leaves will undoubtedly take
everything the freshmen have to fill.
Coach Kosakowski often remarks about ethics and the code of basketball
and how a team built around one or two players will affect its morale. How
ever, he goes on to say that the exception to that rule lies in the persons of
Kelly Ovian and Bob Burley.
Red Drake contributed much to the cause, often showing signs of his
aggressive spirit of a year ago.
Frank Shufelt was the regular guard, and it was his fighting way that en-
abled us to gain control of the opposing backboard.
Bob Roehrich came out this year and made the grade. We remember Bob
mostly for his achievements on the gridiron, but also recognize his general
athletic ability in a basketball suit.
Herb Maque completes the senior members of the squad. He added that
reserve punch when most needed. It was well appreciated, too.
Freshmen reporting this year and on whose shoulders rests the burden of
next year's team include: Don Long, captain, Joe Deary, who showed
Kelly's winning spirit, Bob Grant, who will be filling in at one guard posi-
tion, Al Jacques, Red Hendrickson, Dick Williams and Dave Small will
complete the senior squad.
Our season started off on the wrong foot with Keene, New Hampshire,
Teachers edging us 35-34. Bob Burley chalked up 10 points for the game.
Westfield was next, and ceded a 51-35 to us. Burley again hit the net for
20 points. North Adams was too strong and beat us by a 64-50 score. Here,
Kelly Ovian hit his usual stride and netted 15 points. The University Frosh
romped 60-47 over us on January 5, with Kelly Ovian hustling 16 of the
total points.
Once again we met defeat by one point when Gushing Academy fought us
to a 39-38 score. Joe Deary starred with a 14 points surge.
Monson Academy fell twice to us, first by a 51-41 score and secondly by a
38-27 advantage. They gave us a battle on both encounters with Ovian,
Deary and Long pacing.
Mount Hermon came next as our 3rd straight win by a 42-40 score. Don
Long saved this for us with a basket in the closing seconds.
Nichols Jr. Gollege out-classed us on both appearances. They took us
56-37 on their court, and 62-45 on our home court.
Westfield was again defeated on February 14th by a 49-40 score with Joe
Deary romping in true fashion. This ended the season with a none too im-
pressive, but satisfying season with a 6-6 average.
Vernon Brooks was manager for the season and acted efficiently in full
capacity as Goach Kosakowski's right hand man.
Thus ended the 1948-49 season. All members would like to extend ap-
preciation to Goach Kosakowski on a job well done. May next year's team
be better.
FOOTBALL
npHE 1948 football season opened with one week's pre-season practice.
There was a good turnout with thirty-five candidates. Two sessions
were held each day. Most of the seniors did not practice more than three
days before the opening game, as school opened the fourth and the first
game was the eighth. We were fortunate to have the services of Jack Deady
to assist us throughout the entire season. Jack helped out two weeks the
previous season.
At the close of the week, a two hour scrimmage which was most bene-
ficial was held with Williston Academy. The squad looked very good in
spite of its short practice session.
The first game was played against Monson Academy, which had its best
season since 1938. Monson Academy defeated Stockbridge School 7-0 in the
opening game. That was played in a driving rain, on a rain soaked field.
In spite of the weather the Aggies had the best of the contest throughout
except for the final score. We had possession of the ball 'during most of this
game but were unable to score, reaching the two and three yard lines on
two different drives. Monson did not get beyond the fifty yard line by
carrying the ball. A clipping penalty set Stockbridge back to its own
thirty yard line. The next play, a blocked quick kick, was recovered by
Monson on our fifteen, a point from which Monson scored its lone tally
in the final quarter of the game. Stockbridge came back strong, bringing
the ball to the Monson ten yard line when the game came to an end. The
entire Stockbridge team played a good game, and did a great job consider-
ing the time they had for practice.
The second game was played against a strong Nichols Junior College
team which the Aggies won 6-0 in a very rugged game which found injuries
heavy on both sides. Captain "Kelly" Ovian of Whitinsville was the hero
of this game. "Kelly" took a punt on his own twenty yard line and took off
for an eighty yard touchdown. Vic Oliveira of New Bedford, Bob Ferestein
of Foxboro and John Sullivan of North Andover did most of the ball carry-
ing. The Stockbridge line that appeared sluggish the first half was able to '
hold on a couple of Nichols' drives and came back strong in the second half
to outcharge a heavier Nichols' team and dominate the play throughout the
entire last quarter. Nichols Junior College went through the season un-
defeated except for this lone loss to Stockbridge. Among the Nichols' vic-
tims were the Dartmouth Freshmen. This fact gives an idea how hard the
boys played to win this one.
FOOTBALL TEAM
Firxl Row — Lefl to Right — Remo Sodano. Franklin Blackman, Frank Shufelt, John Sullivan, Keyem
Ovian - Captain, Victor Oliveira. Charles Drake, Allan Leskinen, Peter Frankenberg,
Philip Bartlett
Si-rond Row — Same Order — Walter Campbell, Sumner Schwartz, Robert Roehrich, Allen Jacques,
Carlton Stockbndge, Harry Flood, George Priest, Henry Doody, Charles Wenk
Third Row — Same Order — Frederick Bangs, John Handrahan, Robert Smith, William Stauffer,
Robert Ferestien, Robert Lauder, Charles Rogers
Fourth Row — Same Order — Professor Kosakowski - Coach, Theodore Sick, Robert Hendrickson,
John Cande, Robert Grant, Frank Mackiewicz, Herbert Mague - Manager, Jack Deady -
Assistant Coarh
Wentworth Institute was a pre-game favorite in the Boston papers to
take the Stockbridge Aggies by three touchdowns. The final outcome was
a scoreless tie. Bob Henrickson, a freshman from Worcester, and Harry
Flood of Hudson did yeoman work at the end positions. The entire line was
great and did a swell job of bottling up Ballino, who had been an All-State
back, in check all afternoon. Captain "Kelly" Ovian, John Sullivan and
Phil Bartlett of Berlin turned in a fine game in the backfield. "Kelly" was
away once but spectators along the sidehnes hampered his run and he was
brought down after a long run on the Wentworth fifteen as the game ended
a few plays later with Stockbridge on the seven yard line.
Vermont Academy was defeated 12-7 in one of the hardest fought games
of the year. Without Captain Ovian and the team's punter Dave Smarsh of
Middleboro who left the team to play semi-pro ball, the situation looked
dark at game time. However, Ted Siok of Ludlow replaced Ovian and turned
in some long runs during the afternoon. Pete Frankenberg, a guard from
Concord, took over the punting duties, and his first kick went sixty-five
yards in the air. This gave the team plenty of confidence and Pete went on
the rest of the season, doing all the punting in which he excelled with the
best. Bob Ferestein took a spinner play eighty-five yards for a touchdown.
The second score was m.ade by Ted Siok on a twenty yard gallop. Four
first string linemen were hurt in the first quarter and did not see any fur-
ther action during the afternoon. The Vermonters tallied their touch-
downs via the air route. Sumner Schwartz of Agawam, Allen Leskinen of
Athol, Bob Grant of Northampton, George Priest and Henry Doody of
Winchendon were outstanding.
Collegiate School of New Haven, Connecticut, was defeated 27-0. The
score could have been doubled had not the entire squad been used. The reg-
ulars played but two touchdowns. Charles Drake of Amherst turned in a
good game in the backfield. Red was used in every position wherever a man
was needed almost all year and did a fine job.
The last week we scrimmaged the Deerfield Academy varsity and the
entire team looked great. We were able to score at will.
The final game of the season found us in our best game, agaist A. I. C.
Freshmen. We finished the season with a 13-7 win. We had possession of
the ball throughout most of the game. A. I. C. scored its touchdown on two
long passes with the aid of a penalty. Bob Ferestein was outstanding in the
backfield, while "Kelly" Ovian played his usual good game. Thirteen sen-
iors played their last game. These boys have set up a splendid record in
their two years here, losing but two games for the two seasons of play. Men
who played their last game for Stockbridge School of Agriculture are as
follows:
Capt. K. Ovian, Whitinsville V. Oliviera, New Bedford
C. Drake, Amherst A. Leskinen, Athol
P. Frankenberg, Concord P. Bartlett, Berlin
W. Campbell, Bridgeport, Conn. S. Schwartz, Agawam
R. Roehrich, Bridgeport, Conn. H. Flood, Hudson
F. Shufelt, Walpole R. Sodano, Sommerville
F. Blackman, Worcester
Bob Roehrich was a standout lineman all year. Bob is the brother of
Carl Roehrich class of 1942 who was killed in action in the war, and Phil
Bartlett, a blocking back, had a brother Everett in the same class.
HOCKEY
In memoriam to our undefeated hockey team of two years, this is to
acknowledge anticipated plans that never broke ice.
Last year's hockey team was undefeated with five victories, and with all
members returning except Captain Wally Smith, we were destined for an-
other banner year.
John Sullivan was newly elected Captain and did manage to assist Coach
Steve Kosakowski with informal practice prior to the season's opening.
There were seven seniors and nine freshmen comprising the squad.
The New England weather man was not cooperative with favorable
weather to permit a single playoff and the initial christening of a newly
established rink.
Coach Kosakowski sends out praise for seniors whose ability netted him
the undefeated season a year ago and whose spirit kept the freshmen intact.
They include: Captain John Sullivan, Harry Flood, Bill Holmes, Phil
Bartlett, and Don Ellis.
COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE
First Row — Left to Right — Charles Simmons, Francis Patterson, Peter Frankenberg - General
Chairman, Robert Rogers, Albert Cover
Second Row — Same Order — Allan Leskinen, William Holmes, Roy Reinhold
'T^HE Commencement Week program committee, with Peter Frankenberg
as General Chairman, was elected by the senior class at class meetings
on April 13 and 20, 1949. Assisting the general chairman are:
Albert Cover
Robert J. Rogers
William Holmes
Roy Reinhold
Charles Simmons
Ex officio members:
F. Alfred Patterson, Jr.
Allen Leskinen
Faculty advisers:
Prof. T. F. Mathieu
Stephen Kosakowski
Charles Dunham
Chairman, Class Picnic Committee
Chairman, Class Gift Committee
Chairman, Cap & Gown Committee
Co-chairman, Class Promenade
Co-chairman, Class Promenade
Class President
Class Treasurer
Finance
Picnic
Promenade
COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM
Friday - 27 May, 1949
10:00 a.m. — Class Picnic
9:00 p.m. — Commencement Promenade
Saturday -28 May, 1949
10:00 a.m. — Class Day Exercises
Class Oration
Class History
Student Activity Awards
Presentation of Class Gift
School Song "Alma Mater Hail"
12:30 — Alumni-Senior Luncheon
3:15 — Softball Game (Alumni vs. Stockbridge)
Sunday - 29 May, 1949
2:30 — Graduation Exercises
Processional
Invocation
Commencement Address:
Allister F. MacDougall, Director
County Agri. Agent of Middlesex County
Extension Service, Mass.
Song "Men of Stockbridge"
Presentation of Diplomas
Song
Stosag Awards
Benediction
Recessional
4:30 — President's Reception to members of the gradua-
ting class, their guests, alumni, alumnae, and faculty.
SHORTHORN BOARD
First Row — Left to Right — Vernon Brooks, Franklin Blackman, Joseph Witaszek - Editor, Patricia
Ames, Richard Hannum - Business Manager, Donald Hawes, Frank Chadbourne
Second Row — Same Order — Loren King, Walter Chace, Everett Drumm, Charles Simmons, William
Bowers, Professor RoUin Barrett - Faculty Advisor, George Galusha, Herbert Bates,
Herbert Mague, Peter Frankenberg
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Jeremiah McCarthy
Gladys Kimball
Barbara Davis
President
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FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS
Left to Right — Gladys Kimball - Treasurer, Jeremiah McCarthy - President, Barbara Davis -
Secretary
'npHE Senior Class of the Stockbridge School of Agriculture held the an-
nual Freshman Reception for the Freshman Class on November 19,
1948. The event was held at the Drill Hall of the University of Mass.
Music was furnished by the talented Carmen Ravasa and his orchestra.
Among the honored guests were President and Mrs. Ralph VanMeter, of
the U. of M., Director and Mrs. Roland Verbeck of Stockbridge, and Pro-
fessor and Mrs. John Zak.
Over a hundred and twenty people attended this gala occasion. The Drill
Hall was decorated with the class colors. The members of the Student Coun-
cil, headed by John Sullivan, made up the general committee responsible
for putting on the dance.
FRESHMAN ANIMAL HUSBANDRY CLASS
First Row — Left to Right — Ernest Vieira, John Stockbridge, Jairus Burt, John Cande, Gladys Kim-
ball, George Smith, John Copeland, Richard Crittenden, Stuart Johnson
Second Row — Same Order — Donald DeWolf. Robert Longden, Herman Langevin, Howard Frost,
Frederick Nilges, William Watson. James Fuller. George Robinson
Third Row — Same Order — John Chambers, Donald Charles, Peter Hill, Harry Charles, John Homich,
Paul Thayer, Francis John. William Reed, Roy Simmons, Ralph Conway, Francis La-
Valle, Gordon Williams
Fourth Row — Same Order — Walter White, Harold Hanks. Donald White. Albert Wood, Joseph
Duarte, David Smith, John Washburn, Robert Loomis, Raymond Warnock
Fifth Row — Same Order — John Libby, Norman Kenyon, John Mayo. Raymond Smith
FRESHMAN ARBORICULTURE CLASS
First Row — Left to Right — Aloysius Donahue, Robert Stelle, Clayton Smith, George Wilson, Charles
Sawicki
Second Row — Same Order — Ira Wickes, Richard Robinson, Robert Yokes, Robert Jackson
Third Row — Same Order — Robert Huntley, Ronald Soper
FRESHMAN DAIRY CLASS
First Row — Left to Right — RoUin Perry, Robert Ferestien, Professor Lindquist, Charles Kearney,
Leonard CoUis, Thomas Johnson
Second Row — Same Order — Michael Wrabel, Leonard Libbey, George Thomas, Glenn Harvey,
Edward Valentine
Third Row — Same Order — Jeremiah McCarthy, Harry Johnson, Anthony Giardina, Harold Keith
Fourth Row — Same Order — Walter Moynihan, Robert Lauder, Joseph Deary, Dean Hooker, Dr.
Hankinson
Fifth Row — Same Order — Professor Finnegan, William Thomas, Roger Bryant, Frederick Smith,
Dr. Nelson
FRESHMAN FINE TURF CLASS
First Row — Left to Right — Robert Grant, John Linnehan, Leo Haverty, Paul Makliney, Daniel
Graham
Second Row — Same Order — Harry Rahm, Paul Weldin, Joseph Bidwell, George Stumph
Third Row ~ Howard Peatfield
FRESHMAN FLORICULTURE CLASS
First Row — Lefl to Right — Ernest Page, Florian Rogers, Barbara Davis, Andrea Bruneau, Carl
Deame, Germain LaRoche
Second Row — Same Order — William Ashe. Walter Frost, John Houston, Robert Dewey, Robert
Fahey
Third Row — Same Order — Robert Anderson, Richard Joseph, John Moodie, Charles Wenk
Fourth Row — Same Order — John Barry, Stanley Moore, Raymond Olson
FRESHMAN FOOD MANAGEMENT CLASS
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First Row — Left to Right — Professor Kranz, Albert Rossner, Manuel Fernandez, Donald Whalen,
Gerald O'Connor
Second Row — Same Order — Richard LaBonte, Glover Howe, Jackie Braginton, Norris Allen
Third Row — Same Order — Ernest Grimard, John Tanner, John Gorman
FRESHMAN FORESTRY CLASS
First Row — Left to Right — James St. Amand, Gabriel Recos, Wilton Dale, George Priest, Allen
Jacques, Robert Fuller
Second Row — Same Order — Martin Onishuk, Harold Proctor, Edward Gorski, Henry Doody,
Ralph Swedberg
Third Row — Same Order — Eugene Dziza, Kenneth Peterson, John Reynolds
FRESHMAN FRUIT GROWING CLASS
Left to Right — Carl Haeseler, John Phelon, Donald Fay, Milton Hansen
FRESHMAN HORTICULTURE CLASS
First Row — Left to Right — Alden Johnson, Roger Coggeshall, Frederick Heyliger
Second Row — Same Order — Charles O'Halloran, Robert Szereyko, Donald Long, Allen Gelinas,
Louis Bonitto, Paul Maynard
Third Row — James Downing
FRESHMAN POULTRY CLASS
First Row — Left to Right — John Allen, Richard Anderson, Loring Alger, Eugene Lapine, George
Fellows, Stanley Hollis, Wallace Dolloff
Second Row — Same Order — Wilfred Worsman, David Mello, Robert Guild, John Handrahan, How-
ard Gold, Donald Lambert, George Whiton
Third Row — Same Order — Warren McKinstry, Ralph Johnson, Charles Parmelee, Paul Kenney,
William Stauffer, Melvin Small
Fourth Row — Same Order — Bruce Brown, Charles Rogers, Robert Rafferty, James Rush, Stewart
Johnson
FRESHMAN VEGETABLE
GROWING CLASS
First Row — Lefl to Right — Carlton Smith, Kachadore Berberian, Leonard Feddema, Robert Hunter
Second Row — Same Order — Graydon Mundell, John Kulsea, Arthur Morgan
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Amherst College B. A.
Harvard M. A.
On faculty 1 year
DORIC ALVIANI
Boston University
Boston University
On faculty 11 years
Instructor of Mathematics
Assistant Professor of Music
M. B.
M. E.
JAMES F. ANDERSON Instructor of Pomology
West Virginia University B. S.
West Virginia University M. S.
On faculty 1 year
OSCAR G. ANDERSON Assistant Professor of Pomology
Massachusetts Agricultural College B. S.
On faculty 1 year
LUTHER BANTA Assistant Professor of Poultry Husbandry
Cornell University B. S.
On faculty 31 years
Professor of Agricultural
Economics
ROLLIN H. BARRETT
University of Connecticut B. S.
Cornell University M. S.
On faculty 23 years
HAROLD F. BECK Assistant Professor of Agricultural
Engineering
Illinois Institute of Technology B. S.
On faculty 2 years
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Harold Beck
Matthew Blaisdell
Lyle Blundell
James Callahan
MATTHEW L. BLAISDELL
University of Massachusetts
On faculty 3 years
LYLE R. BLUNDELL
Iowa State College B. S.
On faculty 18 years
Assistant Professor of
Animal Husbandry and
Superintendent of Uni-
versity Farm
B. Sc.
Professor of Horticulture
JAMES W. CALLAHAN
Instructor of Agricultural
Economics
University of Massachusetts
B. S.
On faculty 1 year
ALTON B. COLE
Instructor of Forestry
Massachusetts State College
B. S.
Yale University
M. F.
On faculty 1 year
GLADYS M. COOK
Assistant Professor of Home
Economics
Battle Creek College
B. S.
University of Massachusetts
M. S.
On faculty 13 years
W. ALLEN COWAN Assistant Professor of Animal
Husbandry
Massachusetts State College B. S.
University of Minnesota M. S.
On faculty 3 years
GEOFFREY CORNISH Instructor of Agrostology
University of British Columbia B. S.
On faculty 2 years
Alton Cole
Gladys Cook
Allen Cowar
Geoffrey Cornish
Dorothy Davis
Lawrence Dickinson
HELEN CURTIS
Iowa State Teachers College
Columbia University
On faculty 4 years
Dean of Women
B. A.
M. A.
ELEANOR D. DAIUTE Assistant Professor of Hygiene
Middlesex University M. D.
On faculty 6 years
DOROTHY DAVIS Instructor of Home Economics
Syracuse University B. S.
Columbia University M. A.
On faculty 3 years
LAWRENCE S. DICKINSON Associate Professor of
Agrostology
Massachusetts Agricultural College B. Sc.
Massachusetts State College M. Sc.
On faculty 36 years
PETER J. DIFFLEY
CHARLES N. DUBOIS
Bay Path Institute
Middlebury College A. B.
Middlebury College M. A.
University of London
On faculty 11 years
CHARLES W. DUNHAM
University of Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts
On faculty 2 years
Instructor of English
Assistant Professor of English
Instructor of Floriculture
B. S.
M. S.
Charles Dunhanx
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John Everson
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Ohio University B. S.
On faculty 1 year
Instructor of Botany
DONALD DURRELL Instructor of Landscape Architecture
Massachusetts State College B. S.
Massachusetts State College M. L. A.
On faculty 1 year
JOHN N. EVERSON Assistant Professor of Agronomy
University of Massachusetts B. S.
University of Massachusetts M, S.
On faculty 11 years
EUGENE J. FINNEGAN Instructor of Dairy Manufactures
University of Massachusetts B. S.
On faculty 2 years
RICHARD C. FOLEY Associate Professor of Animal
Husbandry
University of Massachusetts B. S.
University of Massachusetts M. S.
On faculty 17 years
ARTHUR P. FRENCH Head of Department of Pomology
Ohio State University B. S.
University of Massachusetts M. S.
On faculty 27 years
CAROL B. GAWTHROP Placement Officer for Women
Grinnell College A. B.
Syracuse University M. A.
On faculty 1 year
Richard Foley
Carol Gawthrop
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Nathan Hale
Denzel Hankinson
John Hanson
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Massachusetts Agricultural College B. S.
Springfield College
On faculty 27 years
NATHAN S. HALE Assistant Professor of Animal Husbandry
University of Connecticut B. S.
University of Minnesota M. S.
On faculty 3 years
Head of Department of
Dairy Manufactures
DENZEL J. HANKINSON
Michigan State College B. S.
University of Connecticut M. S.
Pennsylvania State College Ph. D.
On faculty 1 year
JOHN F. HANSON Assistant Professor of Entomology
University of Massachusetts M. S.
University of Massachusetts B. S.
University of Massachusetts Ph. D.
On faculty 2 years
ROBERT P. HOLDSWORTH Head of Department of
Forestry
Michigan State College B. S.
Yale University M. F.
On faculty 19 years
SAMUEL 0. HUBBARD Assistant Professor of Floriculture
On faculty 28 years
FRED P. JEFFREY Head of Department of Poultry
Husbandry
Rutgers University B. S.
University of Massachusetts M. S.
On faculty 5 years
Fred Jeffrey
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Stephen Kosakowski Theodore Kozlowski
Otto Kranz
W. BRADFORD JOHNSON Instructor of Olericulture
Pennsylvania State College B. S.
On faculty 2 years
STEPHEN R. KOSAKOWSKI
University of Massachusetts
On faculty 2 years
Instructor of Physical
Education
THEODORE T. KOZLOWSKI Associate Professor of
Botany
B. S.
Ph. D.
M. A.
Syracuse University
Duke University
Duke University
On faculty 2 years
OTTO G. KRANZ Assistant Professor of Food
Management
University of Lausanne, Switzerland B. S.
On faculty 4 years
EDWARD P. LiARKIN
Massachusetts State College
University of Massachusetts
On faculty 2 years
Instructor of Bacteriology
B. S.
M. S.
JOHN B. LENTZ
Head of Department of Veteri-
nary Science
Franklin and Marshall
University of Pennsylvania
On faculty 28 years
ARTHUR S. LEVINE
University of Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts
On faculty 13 years
A. B.
V. M. D.
Assistant Professor of Food
Technology
B. S.
M. S.
Ph. D.
Edward Larki
Arthur Levine
Harry Lindquist
Adrian Lindsey
William MacConnell
Miner Markuson
Horace Nelson
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HARRY G. LINDQUIST Assistant Professor of
Dairy Manufactures
Massachusetts Agricultural College B. S.
University of Maryland M. S.
On faculty 22 years
ADRIAN H. LINDSEY Head of Department of Agri-
cultural Economics
B. S.
M. S.
Ph. D.
University of Illinois
Iowa State College
Iowa State College
On faculty 20 years
WILLIAM P. MACCONNELL Instructor of Forestry
University of Massachusetts B. S.
Yale School of Forestry M. F.
On faculty 1 year
MINER J. MARKUSON Associate Professor of Agri-
cultural Engineering
University of Minnesota B. S.
On faculty 23 years
THEODORE F. MATHIEU Assistant Professor of
Arboriculture '
New York State College B. S.
On faculty 3 years
D. H. NELSON Assistant Professor of Dairy Manufactures
New Hampshire University B. S.
University of Missouri M. S.
Pennsylvania State College Ph. D.
On faculty 4 years
JOHN B. NEWLON Assistant Professor of Mechanical
Engineering
On faculty 30 years
John Newlon
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Arthur Niedeck
Robert Perriello
Paul Procopio
George Pushee
ARTHUR E. NIEDECK
Ithaca College B. S.
Cornell University M. A.
On faculty 2 years
ROBERT C. PERRIELLO
University of Massachusetts
On faculty 2 years
Assistant Professor of Speech
Assistant Professor of
Bacteriology
B. S.
PAUL N. PROCOPIO Instructor of Horticulture
University of Massachusetts B. S.
On faculty 2 years
GEORGE F. PUSHEE Assistant Professor of Agricult-
ural Engineering
University of Massachusetts
Contractors and Builders course with I. C. S.
On faculty 32 years
ERNEST J. RADCLIFFE
Head of Department of
Student Health
University of Toronto
On faculty 19 years
M. D.
ARNOLD D. RHODES
University of New Hampshire
Yale University
On faculty 10 years
Professor of Forestry
B. S.
M. F.
VICTOR A. RICE Dean of Agriculture, and Head of the
Department of Animal Husbandry
North Carolina State B. S.
University of Massachusetts M. A.
North Carohna State Dr. A.
On faculty 33 years
Victor Rice
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William Sanctuary
Bernard Rines
Oliver Roberts
Donald Ross
HARRY J. RICH Associate Professor of Forestry
New York State College B. S.
New York State College M. F.
On faculty 16 years
BERNARD P. RINES
University of Maine
University of Maine
On faculty 1 year
B. S.
B. S.
Instructor of Agricultural
Engineering
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(E. E.)
OLIVER C. ROBERTS Associate Professor of Pomology
Massachusetts Agricultural College B. S.
University of Illinois M. S.
On faculty 23 years
DONALD E. ROSS Assistant Professor of Floriculture
Massachusetts Agricultural College B. S.
On faculty 20 years
GLENN C. RUSSELL Instructor of Agronomy
Brigharn Young University B. S.
On faculty 3 years
Professor of Poultry
Husbandry
WILLIAM C. SANCTUARY
University of Massachusetts B. S.
University of Massachusetts M. S.
On faculty 27 years
FRANK R. SHAW Assistant Professor of Entomology
Massachusetts State College B. S.
Cornell University Ph. D.
On faculty 14 years
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Grant Snyder
Herbert Stapleton
RUSSELL E. SMITH
Massachusetts State College
University of Pennsylvania
On faculty 1 year
Associate Professor of
Veterinary Science
B. S.
V. M. D.
GRANT B. SNYDER Head of Department of Olericulture
Ontario Agricultural College B. S. A.
Michigan State College M. S.
On faculty 27 years
HERBERT N. STAPLETON
Kansas State College
Kansas State College
On faculty 2 years
Head of Agricultural
Engineering
B. S.
M. S.
PAUL W. STICKEL Assistant Professor of Forestry
New York State College B. S.
Yale University M. F.
On faculty 4 years
ROBERT G. SWANSON
Massachusetts State College
Pennsylvania State College
On faculty 1 year
Instructor of Animal Hus-
bandry
B. S.
M. S.
HARVEY L. SWEETMAN Assistant Professor of
Entomology
Colorado A & M B. S.
Iowa State College M. S.
Massachusetts Agricultural College Ph. D.
On faculty 19 years
WILLIAM H. TAGUE Assistant Professor of Agricultural
Engineering
Iowa State College B. S.
On faculty 20 years
Paul Stickel
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William Tague
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Charles Thayer
Clark Thayer
Ruth Totman
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FLORIANA TARANTINO Instructor of English
Boston University B. S.
Boston University A. M.
On faculty 2 years
CHARLES H. THAYER Assistant Professor of Agronomy
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Massachusetts State College
Cornell Summer School
Iowa State College
On faculty 30 years
CLARK L. THAYER Dean of Horticulture, and Head
of Department of Floriculture
Massachusetts Agricultural College B. S.
Cornell University
On faculty 30 years
RUTH J. TOTMAN Professor of Physical Education
for Women
New Jersey College for Women B. S.
University of Pittsburgh M. Ed.
On faculty 6 years
ALDEN P. TUTTLE Assistant Professor of Vegetable
Growing
Massachusetts Agricultural College B. S.
Pennsylvania State College
On faculty 19 years
JOHN H. VONDELL
On faculty 26 years
MARTHA B. WRIGHT
Miami University B. S.
On faculty 2 years
M. S.
Assistant Professor of
Poultry Husbandry
Instructor of English
Martha Wright
Anthony Zaitz
John Zak
Ralph Zalkan
ANTHONY W. ZAITZ
Curry College B. S. O.
Boston University M. A.
On faculty 3 years
Instructor of English
JOHN M. ZAK
Massachusetts State College
Massachusetts State College
On faculty 11 years
RALPH C. ZALKAN
Purdue University
University of Massachusetts
On faculty 1 year
Instructor of Agronomy
B. S.
M. S.
Instructor of Food
Technology
B. S.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
'"pHE editors of the SHORTHORN are very grateful to all who have
helped or assisted in the preparation of this year book. So, it is with
great pleasure that we express our appreciation to:
Professor RoUin H. Barrett, our Faculty Advisor, for his timely advice
and untiring effort in compiling this year book.
Mr. Charles N. Du Bois, Mr. Robert P. Lane and Miss Floriana Tarantino
and others of the English Department for their assistance in preparing copy.
Dr. Ralph A. Van Meter, Director Roland H. Verbeck, Emory E. Gray-
son, Miss Carol B. Gawthrop for the interesting and appropriate feature
articles which they submitted.
Mr. John E. Snow of the Valley Litho Company for his kind cooperation.
The Misses Katharine M. Martin and Catherine F. Heffernam for their
kind assistance.
To Club presidents and members of the student body who contributed
photographs, information, time and efifort.
1948 GRADUATING CLASS
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John Adamo, Han / Adriance, Joseph Ahearn, James Allen, Robert Anderson. Richard Anthony. John Arnold.
Ronald Atkinson, Jr., Pauline Baker. James Barbas, Russell Bass, Gerard Beaulieu, Richard Belden, Louis
Benotti, William Benson, Carl Bergstrom, Robert Best, Kenton Billings, Robert Bishop, Harold Black, Jr.,
Donald Bower, Donald Bowles, Chester Boyle, Jr., Fred Bragg, Arthur Brown, William Burford. Roger Burnett,
Robert Carlson, Ronald Carlson, Howard Carter, James Carter, Lawrence Chambers, Correll Chapin, Theodore
Chase, Walter Childs, Donald Chisholm, George Clark, Jr., John Clark, Paul Colella, William Comaskey, John
Coty, Albert Cover, Joseph Craffey, Francis Crane, William Crawford, Jr., Richard Crittendon, William Cromp-
ton, James Curley, Robert Curley, William Cushman, Edmund Czelusniak, Jacqueline Day, Philip Delano, Jr.,
Francis Desjarlais, Edward Desmond, Mario DiCarlo, Fay Dickson, Philip Dole, Urban Donovan, Louis Dur-
ant, Jr., Judson Edwards, David Eldredge, John Elliot, Jr., Richard Ellsworth, Jr., Philip Ernst, George Ezekiel,
David Ferzoco, Anthony Fiorini, William Flint, Jr., Richard Flood, John Flynn, Wellington French, Robert
Fuller, Leo Gagnier, Calvin Glazier, James Glazier, Irving Gold, David Grandy, Richard Greenleaf, Fred Grif-
fin, Eva Grimes, Norman Guidaboni, Charles Hall, Robert Heustis, Joseph Hogan, Robert Hogg, William Hold-
man, Jr., Robert Jacobs. Everett Jewett, Richard Johnson, Ralph Knaust, Frederick Knowles, Jr., Roger Law-
rence, Kenneth LeBeau, Reuben Lebeaux, David Leonard, Aarne Leppaniemi, Charles Lindquist, Jr., George
Lord, Jr., John Lukens, Mark Lurvey, Richard Markey, Henry Mathieu, Silvio Merlini, Malcolm Midgley, Jr.,
Donald Miller, Woodrow Miller, DeWitt Mitchell, George Moore, Jr., Paul Murphy, Robert MacDonough,
William MacCray, Robert McGirr, Martin McManus, Malcolm Nicholson, Eino Niinimaki, Richard Nilsson,
Harry Norwood, Paul O'Leary, Wesley Osborne, Jr., Robert Pease, John Perkins, William Poole, James Pos-
tizzi, Herman Pratt, Jr., William Rae, Jr., Charles Reid, Betsey Richardson, Lois Rinehart, George Roaf,
Thomas Rohan, George Ross, John Ross, Jr., John Rouleau, Willard Santowski, Sahag Sarkisian, Robert
Schlicke, Roger Scott, Roy Seely, Donald Shanley, Michael Simon, Charles Sjolander, Carlyle Smith, Earle
Smith, James Smith, Milton Smith, Walter Smith, William Smith, Donald Snow, Jr.. Albert Spencer, Jr.,
Edwin Springer, Kenneth Steenburn, John Sullivan, Joseph Sullivan, Wayne Suriner, Michael Thomas, Roger
Thompson, Robert Thurston, Roy Tripp, Richard Tryon, Ray Upham, Jr., Joseph Vaughan, Joseph Walker,
Jr., George Wallace, Edward Watson, Bernard Welch. Richard White, Ralph Wilbur, Paul Wilson.
THE FARMER
North and south through countless fields
Our faithful soil her bounty yields,
From California east to Maine,
Abundantly of fruit and grain;
While bees hum and cattle graze
The farmer works and the farmer prays
And uses each day's utmost worth
In gathering manna from this earth
Wise and kind in all His ways
God watches o'er the farmer's days,
Gives him strength to sow and reap,
Crowns his day with dreamless sleep;
Blesses all his thoughtful toil —
Honest sweat on honest soil —
Sends life-giving sun and shower
To seed, to stem, to bud and flower.
We pray the Lord to speed each son
And guide him till his goal be won.
Bless him. Lord, with sons and wife
To help fulfill his way of life.
Strong as the earth for which he yearns.
Straight as the furrow that he turns.
Let him in his venture be
Humble in spirit; in thinking, free.
Harold Blackie, Jr.
S. S. A. '49
THE TOWER
As the chimes ring out the hour
From yon ivy-covered tower
We bid farewell to college days;
Soon we shall go our different ways.
Having reaped, now let us sow;
Let Learning's seed take root and grow.
As ivy scales the tower's height.
May Learning's vine climb toward the light.
There, underneath the ivy thick,
Firm stands the wall of stone and brick;
Like Truth and Wisdom and Good Will,
Without which. Learning fares but ill.
God, give our vines an ample wall —
Firm and the base, well-mortared, tall.
May it support our upward climb
And fail not under stress of time.
Harold Blackie, Jr.
S. S. A. '49
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