Vol. XXI. No. l4. Mechanicoi Engineer to gpeok At Commencement Ekdrfiifidd On June 9th, the Class of '38 will pass from the portals of Armour, never again to reenter as students. The commencement exercises will be held in the west wing of the Rosen- wald Museum. The principal speaker will he L. W. Wallace, director of re— search of Crane Co., and vice-presi- dent of the A.S.M.E. Mr. Wallace, who is a member of Pi 'l‘au Sigma, is also director of equipment research for the Associa- tion of American Railroads, and is a consultant in railway and indus~ trial engineering. During the war Mr. Wallace was active in the service of our country. He was a member of the Indiana State Council of Defense and a member of the U. S. Fuel Adminis- tration of Indianapolis. Besides all these achievements, Mr. Wallace is also an author; two of his works are “Fire Losses—Lo— comotive Sparks,” and “Steel Freight Car Design.” He also wrote part of “Toward Civilization" and was a co~author of a section of a Management Handbook. Mr. Wallace is a member of many organizations of national and inter« national repute. He is a member of the A.S.M.E., S.P.E.E., Amcn‘can Academy of Political and Social Science, Western Railway Club, In- dustrial Engineering Society and Society of Industrial Engineers, Washington Academy of Science, Masaryk Academy of Works, New York Engineers; Club, and the Chi- cago Union League Club. Beside all these memberships, Mr. Wallace is also a knight. He was decorated with “The Cross of Knight of the Order of the White Lion” in Czecho— slovakia. There will be five tickets given to each graduate, but one of these tick- ets will have to be used for his own admission, leaving four tickets for guests. blorkus Elected in A.T.§.A. More In the A.T.S.A. election held last Friday the following men were elect- ed: Lloyd Norkus for fi ' vice-pres., Tom Collier for second vice-pres, and Don Mackey for secretary. The outcome of the Student Union plan is given in another story on this page. The most closely fought battle of the election was between the two candidates for second vice-pres., Paul Henriksen and Tom Collier, Collier winning by the margin of only two votes, 324 to 322. As a result of the closeness of this race, the ballots were counted three times by the committee in charge, in or- der that the result should be abso- lutely correct. An elaborate check system was devised whereby three men kept track of the count and two others checked the ballots. In this way all errors were eliminated. The battle between Norkus and Worcester was another interesting one. At the start Worcester ran off a string of about forty votes before his opponent had collected ten. Then Norkus started picking up a few, here and there, gaining consistently. Near the middle of the count, Nor- kus had his long' string, catching and passing Worcester. From then on, the victor piled up a larger and larger majority, finally winning 402 to 262 In the race between the two soph civils, Mackey and Opila, Mackey was out in front all the way. The final count here was 366 to 270. The vote cast was one of. the larg. est ever encountered in an Armour election. The reason for the large count was probably due to the Stu- dent Union problem which brought over fifty per cent of the student body to the ballot box. The new officers will assume their duties next fall when the board holds first meeting; under the new president, Richard Vandokiei‘t, who automatic- ally assumes the high office. ALLEE. Holds Frolic At Waverly Beach, End. The annual AIEE picnic drew to a very successful conclusion yesterday. As is the usual practice the electri- cals went to Waverley Beach at My mouth, Indiana, for a day of relaxa— tion and enjoyment. The group met at the dunes at about 9 o'clock. However, some were unable to make that time because of heavy weekends. The day began with a baseball game between the junior and senior electricals. The game ended in favor of the juniors, “so say the juniors." After this eventful morning the ftllows had their picnic with pop and ice cream being presented by the AIEE. The afternoon was devoted to sleeping, more ball playing, and general fooling around. The fooling consisted in tying knots in clothes and throwing each other in the ice cold water. A few who intended going swimming found themselves with those who had ro liking for the frigid aqua pura. To say that a swell time was had by all is putting it in the mildest of terms. 250 Aspiranis Try Scholarship Exams Record Numb; (tampered Last Saturday The largest group over to compete for freshman scholarships at Ar~ moor, assembled in Science Hall last Saturday morning. About 250 con. testants were present, 100 more than in any previous year. After being addressed briefly by President Heald, the candidates took their places in the Fieshman Drafting Room, the Phy» sics Lecture Room, and Science Hall, and for three hours worked on the examinations. These tests were of the objective type except in the case of an essay which was judged for its English composition. ‘Mr. Kelly was in general charge of the examinations, while other mem- bers of the scholarship committee: Professors Seogrist, Winston, Bibb, Davis, Manley, Sear and Sprague, took care of the groups in each room. The Junior Marshals rendered val— uable service as proctors and general assistants to the committee. When the tests were finished an entertain- ment and luncheon for the partici- pants were given by all the social fra- ternities of Armour. Many of Saturday’s contestants were students of the highest caliber; in one case the top student in a grad- uating class of 900 competed. Honor men of almost all of Chicago’s high schools were represented. While results of the examinations are usually announced in one week’s time the large number of candidates may cause a slight delay. A scholar— ship representing full tuition for one year and worth $300 will be awarded to each of ten winners. lPelllier is Elected AlChfi. Chairman P. J. Peltier was elected chairman of the Armour branch of the A. I. Ch. E. at the election of officers held last Friday noon. He will be assisted during the coming year by R. Petri, secretary, R. B. Boertitz, treasurer and J. R. Meyer, assistant treasurer. W. E. Kruse, J. D. Keane, and B. K. Lyckberg' were elected to constitute the senior program committee, whose duty it is to obtain speakers and pro— mote activities for future meetings. Poitier, the newly elected chair- man, is also secretary of the junior class, a member of Phi Lambda Up» silon and Alpha Chi Sigma, and was recently pledged to Tau Beta Pi. The returning officers, who have led the activities of the Armour group during the past year are: W. R. Marshall, chairmanrl’. J. Poitier, seeietni y J. A. Kubik,t1'oasurVe1; R. B. Boeititz, assi: 'tnnt ticnwui 01 Armour Institute of Technology. Chicago, Illinois Tau Bella Pi to Initiate Fourteen Men Tonight This evening Tau Beta Pi, na» tional honorary engineering fraterni- ty, will formally initiate fourteen pledges, seven seniors and seven juniors. The actual initiation will take place in the fraternity rooms on the school campus. After the initia- tion formalities, dinner will be served in the faculty grill, and fol- lowed by a loop theater party. The students whose excellent scholarship and extracurricular ac- tivities made them eligible for Tau Betc membership are seniors: R. A. Braun, C.E; I. Gcbcl, EE; W. J. Laise, E.E.; L. Lange, F.P.E.; H. B. Nicholas, M.E; L. B. Parker, F.1’.E; L. B. Poskonka, Ch.E; and juniors, H. S. Anthon. C.E.; C. J. Kovacik, M.E; B. Lyekberg, Ch.E; P. J. Pel- tier, Ch.E; N. D. Rice, ME; T. W. Ycakle, F.I’.E; and A. M. Zarem, E.E. Students Convene To Reform A.T.S.A.; Charge lnefficiency Last Friday the more prominent members of Armour Tech assembled in Room A. Main, and took the first step in relieving a situation that has long: bothered a good portion of the student body. The topic of discussion was the abolishinent of the present Armour Tech Student Association and the formation of a new student board that can and will give efficient service to the student body. The meeting was called by Jim Fahoy, the present sophomore repre- sentative to the A.T.S.A. and was conducted by him. The assembly was composed of the main athletic figv ures of the schools, most of the class officers, and other active Techawks. It totaled 25 in attendance. Following an explanation of the purpose of the meeting, Fahey pre- sented his reasons for the dissolu~ Lion of the board to the group. Con- siderable discussion too place to whether it was better to reform the present body or to create a new one. It was soon pointed out that under the present constitution it is impossible to change the present form and consequently a new body is necessary. The reason for the futility of effort in changing the A.T.S.A. is the fact that in order to add any amendment to the constitu~ tion, two-thirds of the student body must vote affirmatively for the change. It is next to impossible to get two-thirds of the students to vote, much more affirmatively. The main changes that the group 'approved were the removal of un- necessary men from the board, the formation of a new election system, the appointment by the president of the board, of an executive commit- tee on motions that necessitate ac- tion, the termination of secret meet- ings of the board, the publication of the board‘s findings, and the forma- tion of some agent to obtain imme~ diate action on the financial mat— ters concerning the A.T.S.A. All these items were, more or less, agreed as necessary by the group and a committee was immediately appointed to draw up a new consti» tution. This constitution will be presented to the student body, com- pared with the old, and a student referendum taken. The committee will meet next Friday to discuss and make the changes agreed upon. The committee is composed of Willie Kruse as chairman and Dick Vandekieft, Joe Janicek, Lloyd Nor- kus, P. L. Schaef’r‘er, F. Opila, and Jim Fahey. as Muelcal Clubs to Elect Qtticers Today at l2:20 Closing a very busy season, with the exception of the Alumni Ban— quet, the Musical Clubs held their final rehearsal last week. An election of officers for the glee club and orchestra will be held in Science Hall at 12:30 today. In or- der to hold office students must be members of two years duration, as stated in the constitution of the Musical Clubs. On June 7, the glee club and or» chestra will meet at; the Medinuh Athletic Club for their iinul concert l this semester. Summer Session To Start June 20 Offering courses in eight different departments, the summer, . ssion 11L Armour will begin June 20 and con~ tinue till August 12. Courses in civil engineering, chemical engineer- ing, architecture, electrical cmzi— neerin 1', mechanical engineering, mathematics, mechanics, and ph . will provide (he curiiculum matter. The summer session is provided for the bent-fit of those instructors and special students who wish to ex- tend thcir knowledge of scientific and technical subjects, for the stu— dents attempting to make up work or shorten their school term, and for the high school graduates who wish to make up deficiencies in studies required for admission. The tuition fees for the summer work varies from $20 to $90 accord- ing to the subjects elected. Work in the civil engineering department consists only in the Field Practice in Surveying; course, held at Camp Ar- mour in Wisconsin. Element- ary Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry Quantitative Analysis, and Special Methods of Analys comprise the work offered in chemical engineer- ing. Freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior design will be given in the architectural work. The courses offered in electrical engineering: will be Elements of Electrical Engineering and the junior cour - 1n Direct and Alternat~ i111: Currents. Freshman, sophomore, and junior drawing, 1,)oscriptive Geometry, and Experimental Engi— ncerinz will be given in the me- chanical engineering: department. Mathematics courses will include Res view Algebra, Solid Geometry, Col- lrg'e Algebra and Elements of Trix;- onomelry, Analytical Geometry and Applic tions of ’l‘rigonomctry, and Dill'ercnlJal and Integral Calculus. The entire sophomore Mechanics courses, Mechanics of Materials, and llydromechunios will be given by the Mechanics departments. The physics department will include the sophomore Physics courses, both lec- ture and laboratory, in its curricu- lum. Those planning: to attend the sum— mer session are urged to make their applications early. For further in— formation, bulletins may he obtained in the Registrar’s oli'ice. idealld, donningham Address Alumni at lliancguet Next Week President H. T. I‘Icald will he in— troduced to Armour alumni at the annual Alumni Banquet, which will be held this year on Tuesday, June ’7, at 6:30 p.171. at the Modinah Club. Many of the alumni will remember Mr. I—leald from their undergraduate days, when they came to know him so well as dean of the Institute. In addition to the introduction of president I'leald, there will be a con— cert by the Armour glee club and or- chestra, which will present their last program Of a highly successful sea- son. There will also be an address by Mr. J. D. Cunningham, president of the Armour Board of Trustees, and reports from some of the classes represented by the alumni present. Several awards will be made to out— standing- seniors. Undei'lying this year's alumni gathering: those present will find a unity of purpose, action, and inter» est between the administration, board of trustees, faculty, and stu» dent body as well as the alumni. Following the uelcoming' of the class of '38, the “freshmen" of the alumni, the reports from the Classes will be made by representatives ol‘ those whose {Lamination ycm' differs by five 3c111s from 1 Thus, the classes of ‘38, etc. will re- port. The presentation awards will consist of the of Honor by es to (he olevrn senio‘. ' selected fm th honm, 311111 the presentation of the . iumui Award to the 11111! standing: senior. of f rhino demodeh’uy l. Thomas Awarded A. S. M. ii. Membership L ‘W. Wallace Talks; all Some Meeting ldris Thomas, former president of the Armour A. S. M. E. branch, was the recipient of a Junior Member— ship Award to the A. S. M. E. of- fered by the Chicago Branch of the Society was announced by Faculty Chairman Nachman This award is given, annually to the senior stu~ dent member who has been most ac— tive in the society during the year. At the last A. S. M. E. meeting held in Science Hall on Friday, May 20, Mr. L. W. Wallace, national vicc»president 01' the A. S. M. E. and research director for the Crane Company was the featured speaker. Describing the advantages of mem- bers ip in the A. S. M. E. in the collegiate and junior branches after graduation, Mr. Wallace stated that the contacts made with the promi- nent men of one's profession are well worth the low initial cost of mem- hers-hip. In telling- of the benefits that are available to the young: engineer through membership in the A. S. M. ii, Mr. Wallace examined the sit- uation from the selfish attitude which many men consider the bene— fits of membership—«What will I get from the society for my money? With himself as example, Mr. Wal- lace stated that at no time during: his career was he without a position. Not intending;- this as a boast he ex» plained that since his membership hogan he had endeavored to assume a fair share of the activities connect- ed with the membership. With these activities he became known to other men in his profession who were in a position to help him as employer or as a means of recommendation to another employer. In other words. he explained, the men in the profes— sion who are called upon to recom— mend a person l'oi a coitain position will loroinmmni .1 person ulio they have had Contact nilh. . Anothei ;l(i\dlli.l}1l‘ is the poisonnl satisfaction coming from the relu» tions with your fellow 1111111 which are made through inchiboi'ship. in this day and 1 the “linin. ‘ b.11:V"iiiceiiu~". " .Vi'u. {new i. no foi the ‘lone well“ he 1‘\ but 11 close :1ss low members 0‘. .. V I necessity. .dlnlcfou Tuesday, May 24, I938— Marlon dildo Approved de'ulii’l one by September The Studcnl Union la s r by lhle 1rdecisive vote of" 54th til) TIT”?! been overwhelmingly approved .,D P. Moreton, Public Relations Direct or, under whose auspices the Student Union Plan was championed and under whose desires the voting was conducted, expressed a new enthusi- tSm for the plan. His enthusiasm was shared by President Heald, lJean Tibbals, and Treasurer Allison, all of whom have given the students their active support of the program. SUBMITS PLAN The approval culminates the long campaign waged by the student body for some form of recreational con-- ter. Several ed- itorials appear-v ing in the Ar» mum‘ Tech News 1 from time to time has reflect- ed the sentiment of the student body in this di- rection. But, ap— parently insur- mountable obsta— cles made the Student Uni o n more of a hope . than a possibili- .V ty. However, by ,5 the industrious * effort of Profes— “i“ M o r o t o n, has done much in encour- aging the plan ’ and finally tak- ing' definite steps, the pres— ent plan was formulated and presenter] in a short space of time so that the proposed remodeling could be made without delaying the plan another year. Remodeling is feasi- ble only during the summer vacation period. The favorable vote indicates the willingness of the student majority to levy an additional fee from $2.50 to a maximum of $3.00 per semester upon themselves to finance the pro— gram. The money will be used to pay interest and retire approximate- ly $40,000 worth of bonds to be is- sued to cover the cost of remodel- ing. To accomplish the plan this year, rapid action was necessary. Profes- sor Moreton had several remodeling plans submitted and estimates of the costs made so that definite figures (Continued on. page 2) Ma Kappa Na to Initiate Three lluuior Electricals Tomorrow night three men from the electrical engineering depart- ment will be initiated into Eta Kap- pa Nu, honorary electrical engineer- ing fraternity. The prospective in» itiates, all of whom are juniors, are J. D. Hehson, L. R. Kasper, and A. M. Zorem. During their period of pledging these men have been required to per- form various duties; upon the lapel of each pledge can be found a flash~ light bulb which he is expected to flash whenever he meets an active member of the fraternity. In addi- tion every pledge is required to take a written examination. NOTICE Students planning «'it/wr the day or evening summer school sessions should make appli- caliou now in the Registrar's Of- fil'c. 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