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RAMBLIN' by Ben L. Moon
This issue of the Alumnus carries the first of what is hoped to be a regular feature—letters from alumni and friends. Some are admittedly gleaned from correspondence of months past, but their grouping in a kickoff column is intended to draw attention to their diversity. If response is adequate to warrant its continuation, this column could contain some of the most interesting reading the Alumnus has ever carried . . . witness the reminiscences of the " o l d days" in this issue, as well as the letter from an unhappy liberal. T The profile article on Dr. W o o d b u r y is a tribute to the humanizing touch such men bring to the Tech campus. A series of lectures by Dr. W o o d b u r y on the history of technology will be carried on WGST early in 1971, on the Sunday night "Magazine of the A i r . " T Homecoming at Tech has been covered in a number of ways in the past, but perhaps no method is as effective as the photo essay for an event that visual—see "Sights and Sounds, Homecoming '70." The only regret is that the Alumnus doesn't run color photographs. Homecoming '70 was distinguished by the well-attended dedication of the Student Center, a crushing victory over Navy, and an unusually large crowd at alumni association events and class reunion parties—107 at the annual meeting, 240 at the President's Luncheon. T The speech by Dr. Crawford on "What's the Matter with Kids Today" contains some thoughtful reflections on the modern breed of students and some wry w i t that brought an enthusiastic response from a recent "Tech Today" crowd. The printed version is but a pale imitation of the personal delivery, however; trying to recreate one of Crawford's speeches in a magazine is like trying to describe the taste of a dry martini. i Jim Schultz's "Sports Scene" wraps up the description of Tech's best
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season in years. This team seems to have spread the heroics evenly among its members; the 9-3 season is a shared satisfaction. Coach Bud Carson credits the results modestly to " r e c r u i t i n g — we'-ve got a lot of good players." And a respectable amount of depth. Their proudest moment came in defeat — t h e almost-upset over Notre Dame. Their returning plane' Was met by a crowd of about 200. An uninformed bystander might have thought w e had w o n . And I guess you could say w e had a way.
T The latest of the student projects is gathering momentum—SAC-70, an acronym for "Student Athletic Complex 1970." The completeness of the study that has gone into the present proposal is impressive in its professionalism. Tech's student athletic facilities have long since been inadequate, and the overcrowding has even affected recruiting for the varsity teams. The proposed complex w o u l d take pressure off of the facilities near Grant Field, and w o u l d be an important step toward making Tech a truly balanced, self-contained urban campus.
T The financial crisis on the nation's campuses has been called a "depression" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. Some of the leading universities have been forced to take such drastic steps as dismissing 10 percent of their liberal arts faculty. Georgia Tech is not untouched by the squeeze; Governor Maddox ordered a 5 percent holdback in the Regents' budget through February of 1971, at which time he proposed another look at state revenues and expenditures. Georgia Tech has i m posed a freeze on capital expenditures and hiring. This action comes at a time when, according to President Hansen, Tech is "ripe for g r o w t h — w e have the deans and the guidelines for acquisition of more top faculty." Funds contributed by alumni and other donors through the Georgia Tech Foundation, however, have prevented the setback being an absolutely damaging blow. 1
The Georgia Tech Alumni Placement Service
The Alumni Placement Service takes over where the Georgia Tech Office of Placement leaves off—graduation. Located in the Fred W. Ajax building, the two organizations cooperate but are functionally separate. Together they offer a full range of placement services to the prospective employee and employer. The Tech alumnus seeking employment should immediately ask to be placed on the mailing list for the Alumni Placement Bulletin, published each week with a current listing of jobs available. Name, address, class and course should be included. A resume should be sent only if it can be placed in a file open to all company representatives. The prospective employer should send complete information on a job for listing in the weekly Alumni Placement Bulletin—person to write, company name and address, location of the job, a brief job description, and experience and degree requirements. Information received by Wednesday will be carried in the following Friday's Bulletin. In addition, qualified scompany representatives may review the resumes of individuals actively seeking employment; an open file is maintained. Small and mediumsized companies especially are encouraged to use this economical, effective means of finding outstanding personnel. For further information, to list a position available, or to receive the weekly Alumni Placement Bulletin, write or call: i
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Mrs. Mary Peeks, Director Alumni Placement Service Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, Georgia 30332
Georgia Tech Alumnus VOL. 49, NO. 3
January-February 1971
The fall football season closed on a satisfying note with victories over traditional rival Georgia and bowl opponent Texas Tech. The 9-3 season ended a long drought for the Yellow Jackets; more than one Tech fan did a lot of smiling. But for the King Bee it must seem especially sweet. . . .
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GEORGIA TECH NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Officers and Trustees: James B. Ramage, president / James P. Poole, vice-president / J. Frank Stovall, Jr., vice-president / Thomas V. Patton, treasurer / W. Roane Beard, executive secretary / Ray M. Beck, Cedartown / D. Braxton Blalock, Jr. / L. Travis Brannon, Jr. / George A. Ewing / James T. Gresham, LaGrange / Joseph A. Hall, III / Morris E. Harrison, Decatur / I. L. Kunian / Rayford P. Kytle, Jr., Richmond / A. J. Land / W. E. Marshall / John 0. McCarty / Dennis D. O'Brian, Florence / H. G. Patillo, Decatur / Frank E. Roper / Chester A. Roush, Jr., Carrollton / Dan P. Shepherd / Willam J. VanLandingham / Norman J. Walton, Mobile. Staff: F. A. (Gus) Dozier, assistant secretary / Robert H. Rice, assistant secretary / Ben L. Moon, editor / Mary G. Peeks, director of alumni placement.
THE STAFF Ben L. Moon, editor / L. R. (Dick) Link, campus news editor / James Schultz, sports editor / Vicky L. Haynes, Class Notes / F. A. (Gus) Dozier, advertising manager/ John Stuart McKenzie, design consultant Published six times a year—Jan.-Feb. / Mar.-Apr. / May-June / July-Aug. / Sept.Oct. / Nov.-Dec. by the Georgia Tech National Alumni Association, Georgia Institute of Technology; 225 North Avenue, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30332. Subscription price SOf1 per copy. Second class postage paid at Atlanta, Georgia.
GEORGIA TECH FOUNDATION, INC. Officers and Trustees: I. M. Sheffield, Jr., president / Hal L. Smith, vice-president / Robert H. Ferst, treasurer / Joe W. Guthridge, executive secretary / Jack Adair / Ivan Allen, Jr. / John P. Baum, Milledgeville / Fuller E. Callaway, Jr., LaGrange / Oscar G. Davis / Dakin B. Ferris / Alvin M. Ferst / L. L. Gellerstedt, Jr. / Jack F. Glenn /Henry W. Grady / Ira H. Hardin / Julian T. Hightower, Thomaston / Wayne J. Holman, Jr., New Brunswick / Howard B. Johnson / George W. McCarty / John J. McDonough / Walter M. Mitchell / Frank H. Neely / William A. Parker / Hazard E. Reeves, New York / Glen P. Robinson, Jr. / Charles R. Simons, Flowery Branch / John C. Staton / Frederick G. Storey / Howard T. Tellepsen, Houston / William S. Terrell, Charlotte / Robert Tharpe / William C. Wardlaw / Robert H. White, Sr. / George W. Woodruff / Charles R. Yates. GEORGIA TECH NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD, 1969-70 L. Allen Morris, chairman, Miami / N. Richard Miller, vice-chairman, Camden / G. Nolan Bearden, Los Angeles / Marion W. Boyer, New York / Dan H. Bradley, Savannah / Chester C. Courtney, Chicago / Paul A. Duke, Atlanta / Kenneth W. Dunwody, Macon /.Joe M. Haas, Dallas / Frank W. Hulse, Birmingham / Alexander T. Hunt, Jr., Ruston / Raymond A. Jones, Jr., Charlotte / C. Gale Kiplinger, Washington / Frederick H. Martin, Huntsville / Joe K. McCutchen, Rome-Dalton / William R. McLain, Nashville / Buck Mickel, Greenville-Spartanburg / William E. Moore, San Francisco / A. J. Mundy, Jr., at large / Dorroh L. Nowell, Jr., Augusta / Charles T. Oxford, Albany / Ben H. Sloane, Pittsburgh / George A. Smith, Denver / Charles A. Smithgall, Gainesville / Buck Mickel, Greenville-Spartanburg / William E. Moore, San Francisco / A. ham, Tampa / William Ashley Verlander, Jacksonville / Frank J. Whitley, Houston / J. Frank Willett, Chattanooga.
Sights and Sounds, A photo finish to the annual freshman Cake Race.
Top, left to right: Miss Jeannie Moore, student body president Dan Pittard, national alumni president Jim Ramage, and Mrs. Ramage. Bottom: Dan's date proved a pretty good sport as he rewarded the winner of the women's Cake Race.
What better way to spend Saturday morning than to be dragged down the street on an old tire by a nightmare?
Ever wonder why it's called a Cake Race? 4
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The Elect-Reck of transcontinental fame— it didn't look out of place in the Ramblin' Wreck Parade.
Sights and Sounds,
Mrs. Larry Studdard, Mrs. Homecoming 1970.
They shoot horses, don't they? . . . the annual Mini-500 tricycle race.
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Suzanne Ripley, Miss Homecoming 1970.
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After years of fostering the dream, George Griffin finally was able to participate in the dedication of the Student Center.
Dan Pittard (left), student body president; Professor Emeritus Fred Wenn, who along with Griffin kept the Student Center idea alive; and President Arthur G. Hansen.
George Griffin and friends White and Sheffield at the President's Luncheon.
After being rained out at the Tulane game, the World Student Fund made another attempt to collect enough money to remain in operation.
The end of a perfect weekend—Tech 30, Navy 8.
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'AC-70 is an operation, sort of like the Normandy invasion was an operation. Those associated with it, students and staff alike, go about with a gleam of purpose in their eye. It all started with a vague realization that Georgia Tech was less than second best in the area of student athletic facilities, a feeling underscored by a tour of other colleges and universities during the fall and winter quarters of 1968-1969. Members of a special Steering Committee visited 23 universities throughout the eastern United States to study their athletic facilities and programs, and their findings made them even more dissatisfied with the situation at Tech. The conclusion of the student-faculty Steering Committee was that Tech's student athletic facilities are not large enough, are old, and offer little variety for other than a few of the most common sports. Other universities are surging ahead of Tech in facilities for physical training, intramural sports and recreation facilities, facilities that contribute measurably to the quality of campus life for the Tech community. Other schools have capacious, flexible, all-weather facilities designed to accommodate the full range of student athletic activities— Notre Dame's field house and athletic complex that offers indoor facilities for tennis, track and ice hockey, and its recent $9 million investment in its recreation and convocation center; Eastern Illinois' large weight room, therapy room, and field house; Yale's special wrestling room, Delaware's ample indoor basketball courts, indoor pool, golf driving range, and equipment check-out, an athletic complex for its 6,000 students as large as Tech's new physics and chemistry buildings combined; the list could go on. These are not isolated examples of individual facilities. They are high points of well-rounded athletic facilities at schools Tech competes with academically or even far outstrips in the area of academics. January-February 1971
And these facilities are for the student bodies as a whole and the university communities, not primarily for the varsity athletic teams. Tech's lack of facilities does spill over into the performance of the Yellow Jacket teams, however. In a recent meeting of the Georgia Tech National Alumni Association Board of Trustees, Coach Bud Carson candidly stated that Tech was at a serious disadvantage in recruiting outstanding high school athletes because of inadequate athletic facilities. Added to the difficulty of finding outstanding athletes who can meet Tech's rigid entrance standards is the difficulty of competing with other schools that offer fine therapy rooms, well-equipped weight-lifting facilities, and pleasant locker facilities. Tech's locker rooms, gyms, fields and courts are shared by the varsity teams, physical training classes, intramural teams, and individual students and staff members seeking exercise and recreation. These shared facilities are impossible to efficiently schedule for all the demands. The Old Gym, the only area for gymnastics, must be cleared for indoor intramural basketball; weight-lifting and gym facilities are seldom available except for physical training classes. The Old Gym and Naval Armory provide a total of only three intramural courts, so practice sessions for intramurals must be held in borrowed facilities elsewhere in Atlanta. The one swimming pool, after physical training classes and swimming team schedules are set, is available to the general student body and staff for only limited recreational use. Physical training classes and intramural teams must set their schedules on the outdoor tennis, volleyball, basketball, and football facilities with the assumption that the weather will permit at least a minimum of disruption—a pretty unrealistic assumption during the winter in Atlanta. All of the outdoor playing fields are programmed for multiple uses, and sod can 11
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only take so much wear. The grass has little chance to recover. And what facilities exist are old and cramped. The swimming pool, old gym, Naval armory, and athletic office were built with WPA funds during the 1930's, and the Alexander Memorial Coliseum was built mostly with private funds during the 1950's. The Coliseum, the nearest thing Tech has to modern facilities, is "of limited usefulness to non-varsity athletes. Finally, the Tech student finds himself limited to only the sports normally available to the most impoverished rural high school. No facilities exist for golf, handball, ice skating, archery, boxing, wrestling, badminton, squash, fencing, lacrosse . . . any of the vast variety of sports t h a t a person might adopt as a lifetime activity and a means of maintaining his physical fitness at all ages. If he wasn't introduced to the sport before coming to Tech, his overall education will not be enhanced in t h a t respect while at Tech. That's a pretty sad commentary for a school of its stature. B U T ENOUGH gnashing of teeth. The problem realized and defined, its solution was commenced. The resulting thrust was termed by former President Edwin D. Harrison "the most significant student effort t h a t it has been my pleasure to witness during my years a t Georgia Tech." The name SAC-70—an acronym for S t u d e n t Athletic Complex 1970— was chosen to designate the project, and a SAC-70 Commission was formed. The Public Relations Committee mounted a publicity campaign to inform and involve students in the project, and soon distinctive SAC-70 "daisy" stickers were sprouting all over campus. The Facilities Committee cataloged and studied the utilization of existing facilities. The Executive
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Committee began to meet to coordinate the other committees, investigate funding, and project new facilities. A total of 16 students and 6 staff members are active on the three committees of the SAC-70 Commission. The Commission assumed three basic responsibilities: effecting maximum utilization of existing facilities; expanding existing facilities wherever practical to serve immediate needs; and pushing the design, funding, and construction of an ultimate athletic complex t h a t would adequately serve all non-varsity athletic needs a t Georgia Tech. A report given on October 20, 1970 by the Commission outlined the following results. An Intramural Council has been organized and chartered, and is currently administering an updated program of intramurals. Availability of miscellaneous Peter's Park facilities and the swimming pool have been extended to allow more student recreation use. The old gym has been made available for intramural use. Additional playing fields have been constructed on recently acquired land west of Hemphill. New handball and paddleball courts have been constructed in Peter's Park. New facilities are being constructed near the fraternity houses between Techwood and Fowler streets. Eight tennis courts and two basketball courts are being constructed near the Area III dorms. A complete program designed to meet present and future athletic needs of the Georgia Tech community was completed in November 1969. A feasibility study was conducted by professional architects, and preliminary design for a facility adequate to serve the program has been completed. A promotional model of the ultimate facility was built professionally, and is on display in the Student Center. An investigation of funding sources has been made, and preliminary contract made with prospective funders. A program of public relations has been instituted to keep the Tech community enthusiastic and informed about SAC70. A professional promotional slide show has The Georgia Tech Alumnus
been prepared, and is available for use before interested groups. The program for the presentation of SAC-70 as one of the top three capital outlay priorities has been prepared for the Chancellor and Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, and will be presented to the Chancellor during fall quarter. A later report dated December 4, 1970 stated that the "case for SAC-70 was presented to the Chancellor of the University System on November 30." Any resemblance to a well organized and executed military maneuver is more than coincidental. T H E "ULTIMATE FACILITY" to meet needs of the future in such a way as to put Tech among the leaders, or at least in the running, in student athletic facilities would cost $14 million on the basis of present-day prices. I t would be the most costly single structure ever erected at Georgia Tech. I t would consist of administrative areas including offices, lounges, storage and such; an indoor/outdoor convertible pool house; a main gymnasium with indoor track, basketball, volleyball and badminton facilities; handball, gymnastics, wrestling, weight, archery/rifle, golf driving/batting cages, and steam and sauna facilities; locker, shower, and dressing areas; all indoors. In addition, outdoor facilities would include 4 large area fields and 18 tennis courts. A bio-engineering laboratory would enable the Life Sciences Division to assess and evaluate the physical conditioning of the student, and would be equipped to allow physiological measurements for research purposes. The proposed facility pictured in the illustrations is by no means the final, inflexible configuration of SAC-70; it is merely a projection of the ideal. The facility, situated to the west of Alexander Memorial Coliseum, would be connected with the coliseum by a pedestrian mall. In its very development the present plan would provide a laboratory for the engineering of educational facilities: an external truss would provide an unobstructed ceiling and decorative outside pattern; a synthetic surface over the built-up roof would provide an outdoor play area; the swimming pool would have moveable walls and roof, making it convertible from indoors to outdoors; a plastic film might be used instead of ice for skating. Other innovations might be incorporated as plans progress.
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AGREEMENT ON T H E NEED for SAC-70 is general on the Tech campus. Dr. Carl Biven, professor of industrial management, feels that "the need for a self-contained oasis is immensely important to a university in the center of a large metropolitan area. SAC-70 could be a vehicle for such an atmosphere by bringing the faculty and students together for personal meetings in small groups." He also feels that the thoroughness of approach and completeness of thought exhibited during the initial stages of the project reflect the soundness of the concept and the responsible attitude of its proponents. Dr. Vernon Crawford, VicePresident for Academic Affairs, pointed out that Tech's peacefulness is "especially admirable because there is little opportunity for oncampus recreation; future campus tranquility might well depend upon providing on-campus facilities."
And SAC-70 has important off-campus supporters as well. According to the Finance Committee, "Governor Maddox was so struck by the urgency of the student SAC-70 program t h a t he authorized a grant of some $75,000 out of his emergency-surplus funds earlier this year in order t h a t the SAC-70 program would have an initial phase of funding and might attract other State and outside support for this program." Tangible support for the project must come from state, federal and private funds in order to maintain the present momentum. The keystone of the funding was identified by the Finance Committee: "the most important goal to accomplish before any avenues of aid can be sought is the total commitment of the Board of Regents." In past years Georgia Tech has had to rely heavily on private funds for the building of its athletic facilities; state support is, for that reason, even more vital in this instance to the encouragement of potential donors. But for now SAC-70 is obviously on the move. I t is already an active organization t h a t has accomplished tangible, important results; it is also an ambitious plan to meet future needs with a style befitting Georgia Tech. Its route to full realization is still open to various possibilities, and its precise final configuration might yet be altered. But the need is clearly defined, its value proved. • 13
The Humanizing Touch by Karen Teske
R/obert Smith Woodbury is an t
easy-going Bostonian-turned-Southerner whose interests range from Dante's Inferno to the history of tools to Chinese cooking. A member of the Social Science Department faculty, Professor Woodbury arrived at Georgia Tech in the Fall Quarter of 1969 as the Callaway Professor of the History of Technology. His original plans were to remain for one year as a visiting professor, but when Dr. Pat Kelly, head of Social Sciences, invited him to stay, Woodbury accepted. He credits the attitude of Tech students and administrators with his decision to stay in the South, instead of returning to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he had been a faculty member for more than 40 years. "Until I came to Tech, I hadn't heard a student say 'Sir, please may I . . .' in more than 30 years," Woodbury said. "Tech students are courteous; they apologize when they are late for class. Teaching here is far more pleasant than at MIT—students here are willing to work and take their courses seriously. The administration is also to be commended for keeping a firm hand while allowing students to express their views." "The thing which impresses me most about Tech students is their high level of ability," Woodbury continued. "I expected that students here would not be up to the level of their counterparts at MIT, but they are. MIT students seem to be more sophisticated, but the Techman's willingness to work equalizes any differences. The average Tech student's amount of preparation for college sometimes is not up to that of the MIT students, but this is a reflection on the high school, rather than on the individual." Woodbury's enthusiasm for Tech students is reciprocated. Last winter,1 when he gave a 14
lecture series entitled "Technology and Man: Some Historical Aspects," student response was so much better than expected that a larger meeting room had to be secured. More than 300 students attended the lectures on a voluntary basis and were given the opportunity to receive one hour of credit if they passed an examination on the content of the lectures. The lecture series dealt with technology in relation to other disciplines—archaeology, government, history, art, industry, science and economics. The final lecture in the series, "Technology and the Economy," concerned world trade and the exchange of technology. Professor Woodbury said that many people, including some world leaders, mistakenly believe that the United States can transfer its modern technology to an emergent nation and guarantee gold Cadillacs for everyone. This is just not so, he argues. "The technology of a society is a reflection of the whole culture. We train foreign students for modern American technology, then they don't want to go home because there is no place for them. Their training is too up-to-date. Often their homelands do not have the laboratories and advanced equipment they have been trained to use." What is Professor Woodbury's solution? "Probably, the ideal plan is to export the technology of two generations ago. The social and economic structure of most emergent countries cannot cope with current American technology. But this entails yet another problem. Leaders of these countries have a lot of national pride and think their nation can adapt to American technology. Part of the solution lies in convincing leaders that an earlier technology is needed. Once they are convinced, American colleges and universities The Georgia Tech Alumnus
Originally brought to Tech as Callaway Professor of the History of Technology, Professor Woodbury liked the school so well that he stayed.
can rework their curriculums so that foreign students can be trained to work with the technology best suited to their country's situation." Versatile Robert Woodbury has not confined all of his energy to studying the history of technology. One of his more unusual hobbies is Chinese cooking. He often fixes dinner at home, and on several occasions has set up January-February 1971
an impromptu kitchen in his office to cook Chinese dishes for his secretary. Although he has always enjoyed Oriental cuisine, he never attempted cooking his own chow mein until he was stationed in China for a year with the Navy. He shocked and amused his Chinese friends by following cooks around in the kitchen and becoming an expert on the difference between 15
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One of Professor Woodbury's many interestsbelieve it or not, Chinese cooking.
egg rolls and spring rolls. In China, gentlemen (and many upper-class women) never lower themselves by engaging in household duties. When the professor develops an interest in something, he carries it through. After returning to the United States, he searched for a restaurant that prepared authentic Chinese cuisine. He finally discovered Joyce Chen's restaurant in Cambridge, Massachusetts and became a steady customer. For two years, he urged Mrs. Chen to write an authentic Chinese cookbook. Her reply was always "I'll start one tomorrow." A 16
Finally Woodbury b e c a m e impatient, marched into her restaurant, took her arm, and led her out. He transported her to the MIT campus, locked her in a room across from his office, and told her to begin writing the long-overdue cookbook. The dedication of Mrs. Chen's finished product refers to that day: "To Professor Woodbury, who forced me to write this book". "After I got her started writing," the professor chuckled, "my main function was to act stupid. I figured that if I could understand her directions, anyone could." Woodbury edited the manuscript, wrote a preface to the book, and gave it a final test by having five Wheaton College coeds try out the recipes. Flying is another of Professor Woodbury's non-academic interests. A former Navy pilot, he was faculty advisor to MIT's Flying Club. He also served as a technical advisor to the Federal Aviation Academy in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Last spring, he taught instrument flying on a volunteer basis for Tech's Free University. Six of his students, including one female, went on to get their pilot's license. The congenial educator said many of his involvements were not planned; in his own words, "I seem to stumble or drift into things one way or another." For example, when asked how he became interested in the history of technology, he tells the story with a grin. "One day, after I had been teaching English literature for three years, I went to pick up my mail at the MIT post office. A professor there asked if I had taken 'The History of Science' as an undergraduate. When I replied that I had, he told me the instructor had died and they were looking for a replacement. In a matter of days, I was converted from an English prof to a scientific historian." "I recommended a substitute when I was called to active duty with the Navy. When I completed my tour of duty my replacement did not want to relinquish my former position, so I turned to the history of technology." Another p r o j e c t Professor Woodbury "stumbled" into was a lecture series he presented last year to English classes at Tech. In a conversation with a member of the English department, he mentioned that MIT taught The Georgia Tech Alumnus
Dante from a scientific, rather than strictly literary, point of view. The result of his statement was a series of talks on the scientific structure of Dante's works. Professor Woodbury's work on the history of technology has earned him several professional honors. He was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1961, which he used to do research in Denmark for a year. He won the Usher Prize of the Society for the History of Technology, and was awarded a $35,000 grant from the Wilkie Foundation. The professor has lectured by invitation at the Polish Academy of Science, the Soviet Academy of Science, and the International Congress of History in Barcelona, Spain. In addition, Robert Woodbury spent one year on loan from MIT to the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D. C. There he served as curator of the division of engineering and acted as an advisor in planning the new Smithsonian Museum of History and Technology. When he realized that few historians have dealt with the technological aspects of the Industrial Revolution, Woodbury decided to publish a series of books and monographs on the history of tools. "The first stage in my program on the History of Tools consists of a series of monographs planned to provide scholarly foundations for writing a complete History of Tools. My history will be characterized by two principles of approach-careful examination of primary sources, such as patents, catalogs, trade journals, actual machines; and careful consideration of the technical development, which without which there would have been no economic or social effects." The History of the Gear-Cutting Machine, the History of the Grinding Machine, the History of the Milling Machine, and the History of the Lathe to 1850 are complete. Professor Woodbury is working on several other monographs which he hopes will result in a twovolume History of Metal-Cutting Machine Tools. The professor's 1971 lecture series, "Technology and Society," will focus on little-known but important contributions to technology in several fields-agriculture, research, science, recJanuary-February 1971
reation, transportation, production, accounting and education. Several of the lectures concentrate on relatively unknown men who had the original idea for a major invention but were unable to carry it out for various reasons. The father of five children, Woodbury has been married to the former Constance Vos for 21 years. He met her in Washington, D.C. when he was director of the Office of Naval Research and she was employed by the Dutch Embassy. Professor Woodbury does not foresee an end to the age of technology. Instead, he predicts a gradual change in the field and those who work in it. "The day of the cookbook engineer is almost over. Engineers of the future will have to be trained in the humanities, not because it is a nice thing to do but because it is a necessary part of their profession. "Beautiful designs and plans are worthless if they do not fit the needs of those who will use them. Engineers need to have some knowledge and understanding of human beings so that they can apply their skills to creating a better world." Professor Woodbury does not think technology is the major source of the current pollution problem." "Pollution is not a technological problem, it fe an economic and social problem at this point. Industry can correct or control its part of the problem, but people themselves are the only ones who can ultimately correct the situation. We need to educate people to reduce pollution on an individual basis." Nor is Robert Woodbury afraid that computers and advanced machinery will take over society and eliminate the need for humans in industry. "The main advantage of the computer is the rapidity with which it can assimilate and distribute knowledge. A major disadvantage is the difficulty with which mistakes are corrected. It is expensive and timeconsuming to weed through material to correct an error. Man should not be concerned with the potential of the computer, because even the most advanced computer is only a machine that relies on humans to feed knowledge and instructions into it. The computer is an empty machine that cannot compare with the human brain." • 17
What's the Matter with Kids Today? by Dr. Vernon Crawford Vice-President for Academic Affairs T h e Georgia Institute of Technology
Editor's note:—The following talk was recently presented to a "Tech Today" seminar. In the words of alumni president Jim Ramage, who introduced Dr. Crawford, "listen closely— some of these comments can go right over your head."
A he musical "Bye Bye Birdie" was distinguished by a forgettable score and a book to match, b u t it had one provocative song "What's The Matter With Kids Today?" the burden of which was: Why can't they be like we were, Perfect in every way, What's the matter with kids today? I would like to take a few minutes to examine t h a t question with you this evening. Maybe you put this subject in the same category as Governor Maddox's ability to ride a bicycle backwards, t h a t category of subjects about which you already know as much as you care to know. However, I think you will agree t h a t any time spent by university educators in the attempt to understand today's youth has at least the potential of being time well spent. I hope we shall realize some of the potential this evening. The most obvious and the most important fact about college youth today is t h a t a substantial number of them are in revolt. Let me recall to your mind some of the statistics which many of you have read in the interesting and disturbing report Campus Tensions: Analysis and Recommendations prepared by a special committee of the American Council of Education. As I recite these statistics bear in mind t h a t the report from which they are taken was published before the Kent State incident 18
and the ensuing difficulties on the nation's campuses. During the 1969-70 academic year there were seven million students enrolled in 2,300 institutions of higher education. Of these institutions 145, or 6 percent, experienced violence and disruption prior to Kent State; 372, or 16 percent, experienced disruption without violence, and well over half of the nation's universities experienced protest incidents of one kind or another. I think these statistics should give the lie to the often-heard statement t h a t the student protest is being blown up beyond all proportions by the news media. When a sixth of our universities are disrupted within the period of a few months, the problem is of such magnitude t h a t we cannot take the ostrich approach to it. The report contains both expected and unexpected findings: The larger a university is, the more likely it is to experience disruption and violence. T h a t is not surprising. The chances t h a t a private institution will experience disruption and violence, if the past is a guide, are twice as great as for a public institution. I am surprised that the disparity is as large as two to one. The higher a college sets its standards of admission the more likely it is to experience disruption and violence. I find t h a t the most surprising fact of all. The report goes on to consider various causes for the student rebellion. Among them are the ones with which we are all familiar: the generation gap, the obsolete educational practices, the breakdown of legitimate authority, the social irrelevance of youth, and the social malaise. These are all interesting, and most of them are worthy of serious study. Perhaps in this conference or others like it, we may come to grips with a number of these root causes. I have neither the time nor the inclination this The Georgia Tech Alumnus
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evening to analyze the report in depth or in detail. Instead, I ask you to consider a few basic and almost self evident propositions which, I am naive enough to think, are central to the problem. The first proposition is that "no man is an iland intire of it selfe; every man is a peece of the continent, a part of the maine." One of man's most basic needs is to be related to something outside of himself which he considers to be more important than he is. Animals, pets excepted, are generally free of this sense of insufficiency. This basic human need for extrapersonal relation is expressed in a variety of ways; perhaps in a need to be related to other people—solitary confinement is one of the most devastating punishments at the disposal of a corrections officer. Thoreau's withdrawal to Walden was more symbolic than January-February 1971
real, since he visited town frequently, and so he does not constitute an exception to the proposition. On the contrary, while at Walden he found his extrapersonal relationship in a closer identification with nature. The need is often expressed as a need for absolutes, anchor points, "ground of being." Man's religious fervor and his patriotic zeal are expressions of this need. Closely related is man's need to be needed. I suspect that the need to be needed is the cement which holds most successful marriages together, that its gratification is the most attractive aspect of parenthood, and that perhaps it is the need which motivates the most successful of teachers. Even deans and academic vice presidents need to be needed although very few of them are. Students definitely need to be needed, and their failure to find where they are needed is one of the 19
Kids Today (continued) answers to the question: "What's the matter with kids today?" I will return to this point further in a few minutes. My second proposition is that man is ennobled only by doing that which is hard to do and that he sets a high value on only those things which are difficult to acquire. If Horatius with ninety thousand troops had held the bridge against the onslaught of three Tuscans, what would we know of Horatius, or of George Washington if he had summered at Valley Forge and had thrown, say, fifteen cents across the Delaware? Gold is generally considered to be more valuable than dirt only because it is more difficult to acquire. In the Judaic-Christian tradition we ascribe value to that which is difficult of attainment, and by an extension of this concept we come to ascribe value to hard work itself. I dare say that most of us value our own education as much for the hard work it took to get it as for the intrinsic value of the education itself. We really had to work to get educated. Learning itself was difficult for us, and most of us had to work so we could meet the costs of our education. I worked as a janitor's assistant until I completed my Ph.D. After I had received my doctorate I was given the opportunity of continuing in the same line of work but abandoned my aspirations toward a custodial career when I was offered an assistant professorship at Georgia Tech. I figured that what I gained in challenge would more than compensate for what I lost in salary— and so it has proven to be. My third and last proposition is that what really is the matter with kids today, and what, in fact, is the matter with many of the rest of us, is that we cannot come to terms with the first two propositions. Explicitly, we are cut adrift. We have lost contact with and confidence in the old absolutes, and have not found anything satisfactory with which to replace them. Furthermore, many young people find nothing to want which labor will help them acquire, consequently they do not experience the usually therapeutic and sometimes ennobling effects of hard work. Many people, young people especially, see themselves as dispensable, irrelevant, and linneeded. Speak20
Dr. Vernon Crawford was Acting President of Tech following the resignation of Dr. Edwin D. Harrison.
ing to the dilemma of the college youth Bruno Bettelheim argues that this sense of irrelevance is heightened by modern technology which makes man and his work obsolete in the scheme of things. "Deep down, what youth is fighting against is not so much the war in Vietnam . . . but an America whose technology seems to have robbed them of any place in the real world." Related to this is the fact that for so many of the dissident youth in the nation's universities, attendance at college is an unsought experience. These young people find themselves at the university not because of a deeply felt intellectual need nor because they hope to convert the college training into a high standard of living. Rather, they find themselves in this environment as a response to a need of their parents or because a college degree is one of the standards demanded by the elder-dominated society, on which society and its standards they are willing, even eager, to turn their backs. I believe the reasons the southern universities have experienced less violence and disruption than those in other sections of the nation are, first, that the national affluence has not penetrated the South to the same extent as other regions and consequently here a college education still demands a sacrifice, still points to a higher standard of living, and is therefore still valued. Second, because the South has lagged in education a higher proportion of southern students are "first generation" college students and are, consequently, not just following in the footThe Georgia Tech Alumnus
steps of their parents but are striking out on their own. They feel less inclined to destroy that which they have sacrificed to acquire and which gives them the opportunity to be individuals. The South may be lagging the rest of the nation, but unless we use our grace period to good effect there is no reason to think that we will be shielded permanently from the tribulations that have affected the other regions of the country. What can we do? There are many palliative measures we can and should adopt, and many of them are contained in the report to which I alluded earlier. Let me mention a few of them. • We should allow significant student participation in matters of general educational policy. • We should place a greater emphasis on effective teaching in hiring, promoting, and paying our faculty members. • We should reexamine our tenure policies to ensure that they protect academic freedom but do not serve as a shield for incompetence. • We must encourage a climate of open discussion between students and faculty, and create an environment hospitable to innovative educational practices. • Faculties should take a more active role in the reexamination of institutional goals. We can, and in my opinion should, do all of these things and several others which are recommended in the report, and if we do I am sure we will ameliorate the rebellious mood of students. However, I do not believe that in any or all of these measures lies the cure to the student revolt for, as I have tried to indicate, I believe it springs from frustrations that transcend campus concerns and defy campus solutions. Can the old values be restored? No, they are gone. Many of them have been demonstrated to be false values and their passing should be unmourned. Can we make students feel relevant to society? Perhaps, but not, I think, by transforming the campuses into agents for social change. This approach, which is enjoying a degree of popularity, seems doomed. The campuses simply do not have the resources to effect major social change. The universities must cling to their traditional role as the agent January-February 1971
for the transfer and generation of knowledge and ideas. As such they should be the seedbed of social change but not its agent. But, you may say, students have rejected the university for clinging to that role. I disagree. Young people have rejected a society which they think has rejected them. The university happens to be a convenient target for their rage. Reason has always been man's surest weapon in his struggle to survive. The university must retain its role as the center of reason if it is to have any viable role at all. Whatever we in the universities can do to help our society effect a reconciliation of its parts we ought to do. For example, we can make a greater effort to demonstrate to our students that there are many effective roles which only well-educated people can play in improving society. We can do this in academically respectable ways that will demonstrate both the beauty and the utility of truth: how people knowledgeable in modern systems analysis and operations research techniques can improve the efficiency of health care delivery, for example. But one of the basic problems is that there are many students in universities for the wrong reasons. Bruno Bettelheim suggests that some attractive and acceptable alternatives to college must be found which will satisfy those who are now attending in response to parental yearnings or other societal pressures unrelated to the desire to learn. I do not know what these acceptable alternatives might be, but I hope they are discovered quickly so that the universities can concentrate once again on education. Twenty-one years age, when I made the decision to forego the broom-closet for the classroom, I made it because of two deeply held convictions; first, that I was a superior teacher, and second, that a university was a place where students came in search of education. Time and experience have destroyed the first conviction and are beginning to erode the second. A teacher who ceases to be able to teach can always be made a dean or a vice president. But what can be done with a university that ceases to be able to educate? I apologize for leaving you with a question which is purely academic. • 21
Sports Scene by Jim Schultz
9-3 J- he Pack may not be back, but the football Yellow Jackets of Georgia Tech certainly are. They proved it by compiling a highly satisfying 8-3 regular-season record, the second best in the past 14 years, and earning an invitation to play Texas Tech Dec. 19 in the Sun Bowl (see story elsewhere in this issue). The season was capped, of course, with a solid 17-7 victory over Georgia between the hedges of Sanford Stadium. That win on Nov. 28, highlighted by a crackling defense that presented the offense with scoring opportunities, preceded a winter of content among Tech fans everywhere for the second straight year. And maybe, just maybe, the current cold months seem a bit longer once again in Athens town. The Jackets parlayed their quick defense with an offense that featured two quarterbacks and the running of tailback Brent Cunningham to beat everyone except three nationally-ranked opponents (Tennessee, Notre Dame and Auburn). The Engineers' defense, spearheaded by all-America tackle Rock Perdoni, end Smylie Gebhart and linebacker Bill Flowers, was especially stingy against the rush (111 yards a game) and more often than not came up with the big play in critical situations (25 interceptions and 24 fumble recoveries). Perdoni, the modest 5-11, 236-pound senior from Wellesley, Massachusetts, became Tech's first consensus all-America since center Jim Breland in 1966. The Rock, as of this writing, has been named to the United Press International, Football Coaches', Football Writers,' Sporting News, Football News and Walter Camp all-America teams. Gebhart did a consistently outstanding job game after game, 22
while Flowers anchored an exceptional linebacking corps. Cunningham, the junior speedster from Eatonton, Ga., called by Bobby Dodd the finest running back in Tech history after his record-breaking 217 yards against Clemson, came within 21 yards of a Jacket season rushing standard (740 yards in 144 carries) despite missing three games with two shoulder injuries and starting the year at flanker. Somehow (actually because Rob Healy ran the ball right at the Bulldogs for 85 yards in 26 rushes) the Jackets beat Georgia without Cunningham, their only win of the year with the fleet tailback on the sidelines. Coach Bud Carson effectively combined the varied talents of quarterbacks Eddie McAshan and Jack Williams, a potentially great sophomore and a senior who's always been quietly, solidly ready when called upon. McAshan started the year in grand style, faltered slightly and began dividing time with Williams, then went all the way at South Bend. Williams, who completed a record 59 percent of his career passes, directed his second win in a row over Georgia. Both contributed invaluably to the Jackets' success. After beginning with four wins over South Carolina, Florida State, Miami and Clemson, the Engineers ran into some problems with Tennessee and Auburn, namely injuries, too many of their own mistakes, and too much Pat Sullivan and Terry Beasley. The Volunteers traveled to Atlanta for the Jackets' fifth consecutive Grant Field date and returned to Knoxville with a 17-6 triumph. Cunningham dislocated his shoulder on the opening kickoff and spent the rest of the afternoon as a frustrated spectator. It was a
crushing physical and psychological blow. Tech could not overcome seven turnovers, and got its lone score on a pass from McAshan to Chip Pallman. The Jackets ventured to Auburn for the first time in two generations, only to come back from the loveliest village of the plain with a 31-7 setback. The explosive Tigers galloped off to a very early 14-0 lead and it appeared as if they could name the final score. But Tech temporarily settled down and got back in the contest on a Williams-to-Norris touchdown pass in the second quarter. The play fatal to Tech's upset chances occurred in the next period when Sullivan, who passes when it looks as if he's going to run and runs when it looks as if he's going to throw, dropped back, rushed forward to the line of scrimmage and heaved a bomb to Alvin Bresler. The fast back, open when Beasley was covered, went about half the 85-yard play on foot to doom the Jackets. Carson's pupils, down but by no means out, rebounded with three straight wins over Tulane, Duke and Navy. The Engineers dumped Tulane, 20-6, in a weird, muddy Homecoming game that marked the return of Cunningham. Both teams slipped and slid in the quagmire until defensive back Rick Lewis put on a sudden fourth-quarter show that earned him Sports Illustrated back-of-the-week honors. First Lewis recovered a fumble and raced 300 yards for Tech's first score. Twenty-seven seconds later he intercepted a Tulane pass and cruised 56 yards across the goal line. Lewis waited another six minutes before again getting in on the dramatic action—this time his 22-yard pass interception set up the Jackets' The Georgia Tech Alumnus
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With 11:37 left in the fourth quarter, Rick Lewis picked off a Tulane fumble to churn for Tech's first score.
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last touchdown drive. Tech came from behind to whip the Blue Devils in a see-saw battle at Durham, 24-16. Cunningham scored twice and gained 154 rushing yards, including a brilliant 49-yard scamper on a lateral from McAshan. The decisive play started out to the right, changed directions when Brent cut back into traffic in the middle of the field and then went the other way again with the elusive ball carrier. The extra point gave Tech a 17-16 edge, but Duke, with Leo Hart passing, wasn't out of the game until stinger Stan Beavers picked off one of Hart's tosses and rambled 75 yards for the final score late in the fourth period. Pallman's 45-yard punting average also was a key factor in the Jackets' seventh win of the season. Tech's 30-8 verdict over Navy was a story of Little men. Senior Mike Wysong played split end and'defensive back, the first Jacket to perform both ways in one game in several years. He gained 49 yards on three end reverses (technically from a tight end position, which must make the 149-pounder one of the tiniest tight ends in collegiate football) and caught a touchdown pass.
Cunningham added another score and rushed for 142 yards. Williams and McAshan split the quarterbacking chores and this was the day McAshan became the eighth Tech player to gain more than 1,000 yards in a season. The following week the Jackets nearly pulled off a gigantic upset, losing only 10-7 to mighty Notre Dame. Not too many folks expected Tech to come close to the Irish, let alone lead them 7-3 after three quarters, but that's what happened. It took Notre Dame until the middle of the third quarter to get a field goal, as long a time as the Irish had gone without scoring all year. Then the Jackets caught Ara Parseghian's crew off guard with a stunning 66-yard touchdown pass from McAshan to Larry Studdard. Almost as if it had been decreed from up above, though, Notre Dame assembled an 80-yard scoring march in the fourth quarter to salvage its at-that-time perfect record. Then came a week off prior to the gratifying win over the Bulldogs. Williams threw a pair of scoring passes, one a 36-yarder on which Wysong took the ball away from a Georgia defender in the end zone, and
the other a 14-yarder to Studdard. Jack Moore's 25-yard field goal simply solidified the decision. All of Tech's scores were set up by Bulldog mistakes forced by the Jackets defense. Perdoni, as he did against Notre Dame and in the 1969 Georgia game, was selected Southeastern lineman of the week. The win in Athens made Sun Bowl officials especially happy as last year they had already invited the Bulldogs before Tech beat them in Atlanta. The Tech freshmen concluded a surprisingly successful season by beating Georgia, 20-9, in the annual Scottish-Rite Thanksgiving Day classic. Tailback Tom Lang again was the offensive workhorse, gaining 115 yards to give him 702 for the season. Other top-flight performers for the 5-2 Baby Jackets would include fullback Greg Home, who rushed for 482 yards in just 91 trips, defensive ends Bobby Daffer and Dean Campbell, defensive tackle Pete Pihos and linebacker Bruce Elliott. The Tech freshmen beat Florida State, Gordon Military, South Carolina, Tennessee and the Bullpups, and lost to Miami and Clemson. •
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Top left: Jack Williams (12) searching for his receiver as Scott Engel (63) holds off Georgia's finest. Center left: Wrecker Dave Beavin (36) picked off a pass from Georgia's Gilbert late in the game. Bottom left: Chip Pallman (81) blasts a kick downfield against Georgia. Top right: Perdoni (76) puts the pressure on Gilbert as he tries to fire off a pass. Center right: Mike Wysong (37) catches a pass in the end zone, free and clear. Bottom right: The most popular man in Athens!
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At right: Tailback Rob Healy (42) scampered one yard around right end, untouched, for Tech's first score. Left top: Jack Moore (9) booted a 21-yard field goal to put Tech ahead 10-7 at the half. Right center: Another bullet, as Jack Williams (12) closed out his big-game college career in rewarding fashion. Left bottom: Mike Wysong (37) put in a typical performance, gaining 22 yards on an end reverse and taking a 14-yard pass from Williams to set up Moore's field goal. Right bottom: "Rock" Perdoni (76) was honored as the game's best lineman. He and Bill Flowers, named most valuable player of the game, both attributed their success to their teammates, a significant attitude that in itself had much to do with Tech's 9-3 record.
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. T all began with a special high school game in the mid-1930's. T w o doctors in E l Paso, Texas, decided they wanted to let the country know about their area's midwinter sunshine, so they matched a pair of prep football teams one sunny New Year's Day. Things went well, people turned out, more activities were added and, 35 years later, Georgia Tech was invited to play Texas Tech in the 36th annual S u n Bowl. T h e trip west marked the Yellow Jackets' 19th post-season appearance, their first in the E l P a s o classic, and B u d Carson's first bowl game as a head coach. M o r e importantly, the 17-9 beating of the R e d Raiders showed the nation t h a t Tech, indeed, was on the right football trail. T h e corner h a d been turned. T h e transition had been made. T h e Jackets won their 13th Bowl contest as the offense put 17 points on the scoreboard behind two quarterbacks and the defense came u p with clutch plays to stop Texas Tech's touted ground attack. T h e Engineers had dominated the first half to the tune of a 10-0 intermission lead, b u t the Raiders answered that with a nine-point challenge of their own. I t wasn't until reserve tailback Kevin M c N a m a r a smashed into the end zone from two yards away with 1:44 left in the game t h a t t h e J a c k e t entourage could breathe easily in the thin Texas air. T h a t clinching touchdown was set u p by linebacker Bill Flowers' recovery of a Raider fumble on the Texas Tech 25. Flowers was named the game's most valuable player and, if the voting press box personnel h a d n ' t yet m a d e u p their minds by that stage, the recovery cinched the election. Flowers, a senior from Birmingham, Ala., made tackles from one side of the field to the other
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all morning and afternoon. Rock Perdoni, a consensus all-America defensive tackle, was honored as the game's best lineman, and both attributed their success to their teammates, a significant attitude that in itself had much to do with Georgia Tech's 9-3 record, the second best standard in the past 14 years. T h e 1970 Sun Bowl, segmented as it was, began as if another mismatch were in the making, only this time in favor of the visiting Georgians. Senior quarterback J a c k Williams closed out his big-game college career in rewarding fashion. H e started his final game by superbly executing a 62-yard scoring drive in 11 plays. Tailback R o b H e a l y carried the ball on seven of those, including an untouched one-yard scamper around the right side for the Jackets' first-ever score before noon. Williams h a d passed 14 yards to wide receiver Chip Pallman on a third-and-seven situation to keep the march alive. Bobby Thigpen's conversion gave Tech a 7-0 lead with less than five minutes elapsed. Late in the second quarter J a c k Moore kicked a 21-yard field goal for the J a c k e t s ' 10-0 halftime margin. Three key plays sparked the drive leading u p to Moore's boot—Mike Wysong gained 22 yards on an end reverse, the same smallish senior took a 14-yard pass from Williams, and the D e c a t u r quarterback threw 12 yards to tight end Steve Foster. T h e Engineers controlled the ball three-fourths of the first half, running 30 plays to Texas Tech's 10. T h e Raiders penetrated midfield only once before an impressive halftime show. But the momentum soon took a dramatic about-face. Spurred on by an apparent fumble that wasn't, the Raiders traveled 85 yards in seven snaps. Larry Hargrave raced
50 y a r d s a n d Georgia Tech was penalized 15 to the 16 before Doug M c C u t c h e n scored from seven y a r d s out. At the 6:41 mark of the third period, less than two minutes after the Texans' first touchdown, coach J i m Carlen's troops blocked a n attempted Pallman end-zone p u n t for a safety and all of a sudden trailed just 10-9. T h e J a c k e t s were the grateful recipients of a break when the Raiders missed a 24-yard field goal try and later forced some more misfortune on Texas Tech when Flowers recovered a bad pitchout. Sophomore E d d i e M c A s h a n was at the controls now, and h e alternated his tailbacks until M c N a m a r a punched over from the two. Thigpen's extra point let the sun shine, a t least figuratively, for the Georgia Tech partisans. Williams' 11 of 14 passing highlighted the Engineers' balanced offense. T h e Jackets gained 138 yards in the air and 186 on the ground. H e a l y rushed for 59 yards and Brent Cunningham 42, while Pallman and fullback T i m M a c y each caught three passes for 42 and 37 yards, respectively. Flowers was credited with eight unassisted tackles and one assist in addition to his fumble recovery. Perdoni, who at one point chased a Texas Tech back down from behind, h a d three tackles a n d 10 assists. Rick Lewis intercepted two passes and J i m m y Luck one. T h e 1970 Georgia Tech football season goes into the record books as a most successful one, better than m a n y thought possible last September. T h e 17 valuable seniors will be h a r d to replace, but the personnel for continued progress are still present on the flats. M a n y folks can hardly wait for the 1971 opener against South Carolina. •
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Letters The following letter was written to Bob Wallace a few months before his death. Dear Bob: While talking to President Hansen last week, I was telling him how all the football world is indebted to Georgia Tech for the scholarship program that is now in effect nationally. You are not old enough to recall that the idea of football scholarships originated with Heisman and his Georgia Tech associates, particularly Dr. Armstrong, back around 1910. The same contract that was given, for instance to George Griffin when he entered Georgia Tech, is in effect now throughout the country. George can tell you something about this in more detail. The system was under attack by many schools in its early days, but beginning about 1920 other Southern schools, notably the University of Alabama, came to Tech, got information about the system, and began to make progress in football. The old Southern Conference adopted the idea when it was organized in the late 20's; then, of course, the Southeastern Conference adopted the scholarship idea when it was formed. In the early 40's this system came under attack from the National Athletic Association, now the NCAA, and there was a concerted effort made to eliminate Southern schools using this system from NCAA. This attack was blunted and stopped by Wm. A. Alexander, according to information given me by Bernie Moore. Moore said that while all the Southern coaches talked to their counterparts in other sections of the country, Bill Alexander's blunt statement that "if you throw us out of the National Conference you will live to regret it, because our program is a straightforward, honest program that is known to the public in our area and respected. On the other hand, , every one of your coaches know that you, in one way or another, give 28
boys scholarships for attending college, though you will not publicly admit it. If you attempt to discredit us you will discredit yourself, for the public has approved the honest, straightforward, aboveboard method such as we pursue." The result was that the National Conference ended up adopting the system which originated at Tech. Walter F. Coxe Birmingham, Alabama Mr. George offers his "reminiscences of 50 years ago." He challenges the editor's claim of being one of the only two English majors to graduate from Tech; it seems he paid his way through Tech writing for newspapers in Atlanta. And he says "add Oscar Davis' name to English majors"—he wrote for Atlanta papers also. Tech's tremendous game at Notre Dame on November 14 brought back memories of another glorious day just 50 years and three weeks before, also a day in defeat. That was Coach Alex's first year at the helm and he fielded one of Tech's great teams of all time. It had an 8-1 record. The only loss came on October 23, 1920 at the hand of Pittsburg, coached by Pop Warner, in a hectic 10-3 battle. The old-style Tech jump shift was penalized 165 yards that day, if my memory serves me right. For Tech it was truly a victory in defeat. After the game, Pop Warner called Red Barron the greatest halfback to perform on Forbes Field; Grantland Rice described Buck Flowers as one of the most brilliant broken field runners in the country; and Florient Gibson, of the Pittsburgh POST, named Tech as the best team in the U.S. and Judy Harlan, the greatest fullback in the college world. Bob Wallace, in DRESS HER IN WHITE AND GOLD, noted that "the Pittsburgh loss was so inconclusive that at the end of the
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season, the Pitt players and coaches led the clamor to elect Tech the national champion of the year." That was a team long to be remembered: Buck Flowers and Red Barron at halfbacks, Frank Ferst at quarter, and Judy Harlan at full. From end to end, the line read: John Staton, Bill Fincher, Dummy LeBey, Dad Amis at center, Oscar Davis, Al Staton, and George Ratterman. If there was a 12th man it had to be Jack McDonough. All-America honors galore came to Fincher, Flowers, Barron, Harlan, LeBey, Al Staton, et al. A review of 27 All-South selections showed every man on the team, save one, being picked at least once, and Bill Fincher was named on all 27! Bill also was the first Tech star to make Walter Camp's first team. Other glamor names should go with the teams roster. Joe Guyon helped as backfield coach; F. F. Wood of Notre Dame handled the line; Kid Clay, the reserves; George Griffin, the freshmen; Frank Asbury, leading baseball hurler, was manager; Jimmy Johnston, 1921 class president, and Soc Ingram, top hitter on the ball team, were cheer leaders; and Wop Roman, composer of RAMBLING WRECK, was band director. Many of these men listed are alive today and can recall that Pittsburgh battle of 1920 far better than we who heard it in Atlanta by an early crystal radio set over in the YMCA building. They might tell you that that Tech team annihilated Center College, led by Bo McMillan, 24 to 0, and racked up 312 points in nine games to 16 for their opponents. In fact, if one wants to brag about Tech's Golden Tornado era, he can mention 43 wins and two ties out of 50 games. This was in the six years from 1915 to 1920. Tech's total scores for those 50 games ran 2105 against 142 for the opposition, for a point average of 42 to 3 per game. Let the modern giants of the football world tie that record! Wally E. George Largo, Florida The Georgia Tech Alumnus
Dear Mr. Beard: Many thanks for copy of Ga. Tech Football folder. Have enjoyed reading it. Would like to make some comments. I entered Tech Oct. 1, 1897. I knew students in the classes of 1898, 1899, 1900, and 1901, as I was in the class of '01.1 would like to call your attention page 57, Tech through the years column: 1893 must have been the year Tech was trained by Gen. Leonard Wood when Ga. Tech was rocked out of Athens after the game. Captain Lyman Hall, then President of Ga. Tech, the Tech faculty, and student body had to run to Seaboard Air Line depot and boarded a freight train that happened to be passing by. President Hall sat on the floor of an empty box car with his feet hanging out all the way to Atlanta. The Tech football players' clothes were expressed to Atlanta and Tech by the U of Ga. authorities. During the game Georgia students hit Tech players in the head with bullets, and rocks during the game when players were near the side lines. A football uniform consisted of a sweater, a pair of pants, a pair of stockings, and a pair of shoes, no padding of any kind, and no head gear. There was a rubber nose guard that was worse than nothing. It was permissible to slug each other and not be put out of the game. The object of slugging was to try and put the best players out of the game and to weaken it by having to put in substitutes. The players did let their hair get bushy so as to keep from getting hurt if their head hit the earth, sometimes hard clay when dry. As to the year of 1897, Tech played Mercer and won by two touchdowns, then lost to Georgia 28 to 0. Tech had a total of two weeks practice before the Georgia game. Georgia had a month's practice. Professor J. B. Wood, who taught math at Tech, was from University of Kentucky, and coached the 1897 football team, also played on it, also Prof. J. Hardin Jones played January-February 1971
on the same team. Prof. Wood was also track coach, he was a quarter miler, shot put, and hammer thrower. The reason Tech played only two football games during 1897 was because a University of Ga. player, Von Gammon from Rome got killed at Brisbine Park in Atlanta when University of Virginia played Georgia. I was one of three Tech men who sat together and saw this game, also saw the accident that caused Von Gammon's death. The newspapers raised so much hell that all football games in the South during 1897 were cancelled. Every time the teams lined up and bucked, there would be from two to eight men lying on their backs on the field. The water boy did all the running as water would be thrown in the faces of the players. The field was quite sloppy after the game. There was no science to the game then. Generally the heaviest team won. The only small player would be the quarterback as he would be picked up bodily and thrown over the line with the football when they got near the goal line. I would like to digress a little and mentioned what happened during the Spring of 1898. Prof. Wood trained Tech's track team. The University of Georgia invited Tech to Athens for a track meet and paid all expenses for the coach and runners, total 12. I went out for track, as I knew I was growing and wanted to build up a strong heart and a good pair of lungs, which I did, but field day came and I had to beat two sophomores and five freshmen, and to my surprise I made the team, so when we were invited to Athens I heard one runner ask another, "are you going to carry a gun?" Yes was the answer, so ten carry revolvers. I was just sixteen and knew I was not old enough to have discretion enough as to whether I should have a gun, so did not carry one, but I did carry along a knife big enough to carve a man down to my size if I got into close quarters. We expected to be rocked out of Athens like Tech's
football team as mentioned. Georgia beat us, but want to mention Georgia's Manager of their track team did meet us at the train and accompanied us to the hotel, only one in Athens then, and it was two stories above some stores. I was amused when I saw a sign reading "Commercial Bus" used for passengers to the hotel. It consisted of a farm wagon with a covering and for seats were two boards, one on each side of the wagon. Georgia won the meet so we were not run out of Athens. 1898 there was a ten college track meet in Atlanta; Georgia won, Vanderbilt second, and Tech third. I do not remember how the remaining seven ranked. A Tech runner named Erskine won the hundred, 220, and quarter mile, finishing 50 feet in front of the pack. Tech's miler was sixteen and finished third. Only two out of three Tech runners won anything. During 1899 it shows Tech 5, Clemson 41. I do not know how 41 was the score as, if I remember correctly, the score was Clemson 60 Tech 5. A touchdown then counted five, and the point after had not come into use. Peter Wooley, a tackle for Tech, broke through Clemson's line after a bad snap by Clemson's quarterback and fell on the ball, or Tech would not have scored. I think Heisman was coaching at Clemson at that time. Am of the opinion Tech's football coach for the 1898 team was "Cow" Nalley who had played on University of Georgia's team the years previous. He was paid $600.00 to coach Tech that year. The football games did not net enough money, so Capt. Call assessed each student one dollar out of the $5.00 a student had to deposit when he entered Tech. The next year Tech had a coach by the name of Collier who had played on the Virginia team when Von Gammon on the Ga. team was killed. Some thought Collier was responsible for the death of Von Gammon, but he was not as I saw the accident. If I remember correctly Heisman succeeded Collier, as I do not recall 29
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any others who coached at Tech. M a y I add I knew Heisman when he was a vaudeville actor. T h e score of Tech 5 Clemson 41 could have been the year when they played in Augusta, Ga. I went to see the game as I am from Augusta. J i m Senter, who played Right E n d on Tech's 1916 team, played 60 minute football, and the total yardage m a d e a r o u n d his end for the entire S E A S O N totalled only 17 yards. I think that is a record. There was never a greater Halfback than R a l p h " B u c k " Flowers. H e was 17 years old when h e played on Davidson and the score at the half was Buck Flowers 10 Tech 7, and the 1917 team was the greatest of all time. I thought the score was Tech 28 Davidson 10. I notice the Vanderbilt—Tech game shows 83 to 0. I thought the score was 88 to 0; I saw the game. T h e last game Buck Flowers played in was when Tech paid the expenses of his father, Sumter S. C. to Atlanta, to see the Auburn game. T h e score was Buck Flowers 23 A u b u r n 0. W h e n the Tech T e a m asked Auburn what they thought about the game, some player on Auburn said "please do not say it with Flowers". I think it was Sizemore on Auburn who made the answer, h e was 6'-6" a n d weighed 250 stripped, and very fast, I heard h e was a ten-second m a n on the hundred yard dash. Remember Flowers played safety m a n for four years a n d n o player ever got by him. When h e punted the ball would travel a t an angle of approximately 30 degrees, then dart straight down for the ground, and it never bounced, it would start revolving on the ground faster than through the air, the receiver would always wait for the ball to bounce, and the ball would go sideways for the side line, and roll out between the 3 a n d 5 y a r d line, not often in a game, but every damn time Buck booted it. Moore ( F r e d ) said to me Buck was the most accurate kicker he ever saw. I agreed with him. Regardless of size there was never a better Halfback. I think Tech's 1917 team was the best of a n y college. T h e coach of the University 30
of Pennsylvania said he h a d seen teams with as m a n y as five or six stars on it, but never saw a team t h a t h a d eleven stars on it, when referring to the 1917 team. H e asked Heisman to send in some of his subs as he would lose his job if he did not. Heisman told him " I want your j o b " (At Pennsylvania) and got it, but never had any success in coaching after he left Tech as you know. I t looks like Coach Alex, his assistant, had a great deal to do with making Heisman a great coach; what do you think? I think I can prove Coach Alexander was the greatest of all time. W h e n h e h a d 22 first-string players Tech beat Notre D a m e 13 to nothing and went to the Rose Bowl. I t was around 1925 or 1926— I think it was 1926—when Oglethorpe beat Tech; it was when an Oglethorpe player received the ball on the kickoff and ran for a touchdown. I remember the play, but not the year. T h e n t h a t year when Tech won, Alex took his second team to Birmingham and beat Alabama 6 to 0, as h e saved his first team to be in shape to beat Georgia and did not do it. If I remember correctly Tech won only two games t h a t year. T h e y did not have a subsidized player. I told M a c k Tharpe, Line Coach and who was a wonderful Tackle a t Tech, t h a t Tech could not expect to have a team worth a damn unless they got some good football players a n d n o t t r y to take boys out of a class room and m a k e a team. H e did not comment, but Tech did go after players after that. At the time Tech beat Alabama, Alabama h a d been to two or three Rose Bowl games. I think the 6 to 0 game when Tech played Alabama showed coaching, as they did not have any players and Alex proved it was coaching and nothing else. Tech won only two games t h a t year. T h e first team beat Oglethorpe and the second team beat Alabama. I do not remember the Oglethorpe-Tech score when Tech won. Sincerely, W. D. Ferris Decatur, Georgia
I appreciated your articles on the current crisis in technical employment, July-August issue. Being employed in the aerospace industry and seeing others leave and not find new jobs easily I am very much aware of the problem. Also my best wishes to Bud Carson and the Tech football team. We watched them "just miss" against USC here last year and can envision their return to the glory years of winning teams . . . Tell Ben his ideas about a forum and a technical article are good ones but don't get too professional in the presentation. There are plenty of good scientific journals around but only one Georgia Tech Alumnus. David E. Hawkins, AE '66 Reseda, California Mr. W. Roane Beard forwarded to me a copy of his August 2 letter to you which suggested that you do a feature on the graduates of Ga. Tech who were either Missing-in-Action or Prisoners-of-War in Southeast Asia. His letter was written as a response to my letter to Mrs. Nell Ivey of his office in which I made a plea for students and alumni of Georgia Tech to write Hanoi, and especially write their and other members of Congress and the President in their behalf. My son, Mark Gartley, '66, has been a prisoner in North Vietnam since August 1968. Surely there are alumnus of Ga. Tech. who would be willing and perhaps anxious to help. Some may be in a position to do more than write, but all could write. If you have done such a feature story, would you please send me a copy? I am keeping a file of stories of efforts made in their behalf for my son—when and if he returns. I want him to know that some people here in the U.S. did care. I'm sure those brave boys in cells in S.E. Asia must be beginning to wonder. Thank you so much. Sincerely, Mrs. Gerald A. Gartley Greenville, Maine —The request for letters was carried in the May-June 1970 Alumnus, a copy of which is being forwarded. We are aware that about three Tech men are now POW's in Vietnam; are there others? The Georgia Tech Alumnus
Your article "The Superlative Spring of 7 0 " in the May-June issue of the Georgia Tech Alumnus has caused a great deal of concern from me. I am concerned not only by the activities which you reported, but also by many things you believe to be true about Georgia Tech students (or that you feel alumni consider to be true). The Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Tech National Alumni Association commending the Georgia Tech community "for positive attitudes and actions" is something I fail to understand. Due to the fact that the vast bulk of Tech's community is notoriously apolitical and/or socially insensitive this award seems to be one given for social "flat-footedness" in a time of deep national crisis rather than for anything else. Tech's relative naivete has been documented several times in recent years by the Social Science Department; proven by the attendance of only 300 people at the memorial service for the Kent State students; indicated by the mere handful of students who sensed the deep loss of Martin Luther King, Jr. enough to participate in his funeral; shown by the fact that the only significant petition circulating the campus in recent years was initiated by a foreign student who was staying at Tech for only one year; proven by the administration's repeated pressures against a new course in Urban Problems during the 68-69 school year; and verified by the internal social pressure by Georgia Tech students and staff against the small group of students and faculty who participate in many areas of social work. Your thesis that "nothing newsworthy happened on the Georgia Tech campus during the spring of '70" and that this was good suffers from two deficiencies. First, although you remark that Georgia Tech students were doing positive things in the community, you fail to report them. In light of recent surveys of Georgia Tech seniors, which show that none of their favorite activities have anything to do with community action, it is unlikely that an appreciable number of students are active. Second, it is clear that little happens in the way of student-generated news at Georgia Tech—spring of '70 or not. It is a curious fact that almost without exception the greatest of America's universities have had campus disruptions (Berkeley, Columbia, Harvard . . .) January-February 1971
and that these campuses hold the finest students, faculty, and administrators that the nation can claim. One may draw his own conclusions about these disruptions, but I think it important to realize that a possible conclusion is one directly opposed to yours: that students at these universities had strong convictions based on study and cocial sensitivity and that they were prepared to stand by what they felt—not to be trite—much as German Social Democrats did in 1918, Hungarians and Poles in 1956, or Czech students in 1968. My opinions, I feel, will be shared by many other Tech graduates. This, I think, will be particularly true of those recently arriving in the "real world" who are confronted with the war, diplomaism, unemployment, and every sort of other social turbulence. I consider it important that some of the questions that have been raised above and some of the events to which I have referred be discussed in future issues of the Alumnus. Georgia Tech's great resources are urgently needed throughout the world. However, this is an era when sensitivity in the application of technology is required. Perhaps more sobering articles would serve to resurrect the apathy question and give it much needed honest attention. I thank you for your attention and for holding my remarks in your confidence. Name withheld Thank you for being interested enough to write a thoughtful, polite letter stating your views. Allow me to respond to the points you raised. First, neither I nor the alumni body (of which you are now a part) claim to be omniscient about the Tech students. In fact, I doubt any given student can make such a generalized claim. All we see are results, really, and so far they look damned good. As for the award honoring what you call "social flat-footedness," it could also be termed an award honoring conservatism in one classic sense of the word: thinking before acting. The "naivete" you speak of is perhaps simply an interest in things other than political or social activism. I don't personally consider physical presence at a memorial service for the Kent State students (even granting that 300 was a small crowd) an index of concern for the tragedy; whatever
their attitude toward the incident, I can't imagine anyone taking any great delight in the death of the young people. Indictments arising from the incident ate'a commentary on the legal aspects of the actions involved. As for the humanitarian aspects, I ask you—were the guardsmen supposed to be suffering saints or supermen? Given a minimum of intelligence and judgment, didn't the inciters of the violence exhibit a gross disregard for life? These, of course, are my own personal reactions. You gauge naivete on the basis of light attendance at the funeral of Martin Luther King. Here again, I don't think sheer numbers of people can be used as a valid measurement, even assuming disagreement with Dr. King could be equated with naivete. As for the circulation of petitions, perhaps some people simply don't feel petitions to be an effective means of getting things done. It's a fair question to ask about the political and economic success of that foreign student's home country. The November-December issue of the Alumnus gave an indication that a fair number of students and faculty participate in social work. I suppose the strongest objection I would raise is to your equating the violence at Berkeley, Columbia and Harvard to their quality. The violence has, in fact, seriously impaired their operation. I wouldn't question that some—possibly even a majority—of those students "stood by what they felt,", but I would absolute deny that they faced heavy-handed oppression. They had too many alternatives to violence; they simply lost control and threw a tantrum. They could have been heard without screaming. It just takes a little patience and maturity to work for what you want rather than throwing a pointless fit. After all, what have they really gained other than a black eye for themselves and their institution? It causes one to wonder whether they had any real desire to accomplish tangible goals or whether the acts were ends in themselves. We differ, obviously. The important thing is that we respect our differences and keep talking. I agree that there are a number of different conclusions possible, and the ones expressed here have no divine sanction. As long as we have that basic agreement at least perhaps we'll avoid the bigotry that knows no polarity. BLM
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Dear Mr. Ramage: While traveling in Romania, Hungary and Austria during the month of August, my wife and I had the privilege to come in contact with a group of nine students from Georgia Tech who were touring, basically, the Iron Curtain countries on a Culture Exchange Program. In these times when many believe that students, in general, convey a rather poor impression, both nationally and internationally, such an opinion can immediately be overcome in light of the fine manner which this group conducted themselves. Regretfully, I did not secure the names of the eight boys and one girl, in spite of the fact that I had a chance to visit with them upon two separate occasions while enroute from one city to another. However, with a minimum of investigation with the Y.M.C.A., their identity can be* ascertained. Hopefully, this letter can be directed to the proper parties in order that these students, as well as the university, be congratulated for their efforts. Sincerely, Walter Winius, Jr. Phoenix, Arizona Dear Mr. Winius: Your letter of September 25, 1970 is herewith acknowledged with pleasure. If you were a Georgia Tech alumnus. I would not be surprised at your taking the trouble to write us such a letter. Our thanks are due for taking the time and trouble to mention our Tech students with which you came in contact in Europe. We are mighty proud of our students and naturally pleased to have this pride reinforced by someone like you. Georgia Tech has had an exchange program for many years. Not only a summer program, but an exchange program that brings many students here to Georgia Tech yearly and which sends a couple of Tech students to study in Germany. This is all done by the Tech family and is rather a unique program. For your information, I am sending you a list of students and their hometowns. We are delighted to hear about our students. Our alumni are the world's best. This current generation of Georgia Tech students will continue our tradition of lending support and working for the betterment of our education. > Again, may I thank you for the trouble you went to to write us. I don't 32
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DEAN OF ENGINEERING Dr. T h o m a s E. Stelson, head of the civil engineering department a t Carnegie-Mellon University, has been named dean of the College of Engineering a t Georgia Tech. Dr. Stelson will begin his new duties J a n u a r y 1, 1971, succeeding Dr. Walter O. Carlson, who has been acting dean since Dr. Arthur G. H a n s e n vacated the post. Dr. Stelson received his bachelor of science, master of science, and doctor of science degrees in civil engineering from Carnegie Institute of Technology. H e has been head of the civil engineering department at Carnegie-Mellon since 1957, and Alcoa professor of engineering since 1961.
HOMECOMING 1970
ing Dog, in memory of former campus mascot, Sideways. Alpha Epsilon P i Fraternity won the Fraternity House Display competition and T a u K a p p a Epsilon won the Ramblin' Wreck contest. T K E also won the a n n u a l Mini500 tricycle race.
NEW DEGREE T h e Board of Regents has approved a program leading to t h e degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Management. T h e College of Industrial M a n a g e m e n t will offer the P h . D . with a concentration in management or economics.
FALL COMMENCEMENT Tech's second in the newly inaugurated series of four graduations a year was held December 19 in Alexander Memorial Coliseum. D r . Vernon Crawford, vice-president for academic affairs, was the featured speaker. Some 433 men a n d women applied for graduation including 234 bachelor's degree candidates, 136 master's degree candidates, and 43 doctor's degree candidates. T h e event was Tech's 89th Commencement.
Dedication of t h e new $4^2 million student center and a victory over Navy highlighted homecoming activities. T h e Yellow Jackets won decisively the day after Tech's long awaited new student facility was officially dedicated. T h e center has computerized bowling facilities, a n art gallery, barber shop, post office, private dining rooms, music browsing room, arts and crafts center, ballroom, lecture and conference facilities, a n d m a n y other special features. Other major events of Homecoming Week included the naming of Suzanne Ripley of D e c a t u r as Miss Homecoming a n d Betty Studdard, wife of Tech football player Larry Studdard, as M r s . Homecoming. A new tradition was begun with the selection of a 10-month-old Huskie named Yitbos as Homecom-
T h r e e Georgia Tech professors a n d two former professors recently received awards for their designs from the American Institute of Architects. J o e Smith a n d Dr. J i m Polychrone, professors of architecture, received the Award of Merit for their design of the Friendship Center, located in a low-income housing area. Peter Norris, currently on leave of
know how you got my name, but I am glad you did. Your truly, James B. Ramage, President Georgia Tech National Alumni Association YMCA Sponsored Tour To The Iron Curtain Countries, 1970: John R. Stepp (IM '63) Tour Director IM Instructor from Decatur, Georgia
David W. Adkins, Baltimore. Maryland Stephen P. Boyer, Greenwich, Connecticut Frank H. Harmes, Augusta, Georgia Kurt S. Nelson, Free port, New York Cynthia S. Samra, Hapeville, Georgia Nicholas L. Schlagetcr. Evanston, Illinois Edwin H. Smith, Jr.. Atlanta, Georgia Stephen F. Snell, Atlanta. Georgia
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CLUB ROLL CALL STANDINGS HEISMAN LEAGUE absence from the School of Architecture, earned the Honor Award for an addition to Atlanta's Northside High School. The AIA awarded two honors to former Tech architecture professors. Fred Bainbridge was recipient of the Honor Award for his work on the Farrington Club House and John Buzby's design for the Rack an' Chalk Billiard Center was recognized with the Award of Merit. DESIGN AWARD Tech Professor of Architecture Julian Hoke Harris won a $1,500 first prize for designing a 40th anniversary medal for the Society of Medalists. The Harris design was chosen from nearly 200 entries submitted by 77 sculptors across the country. In addition to designing the special anniversary medal, Professor Harris is designer of the most recent regular issue of the Society. Professor Harris received his degree in architecture from Georgia Tech. MERIT SCHOLARS DAY The annual National Merit Scholars Day was held on campus December 12. All National Merit finalists and semi-finalists from Georgia and their parents, and finalists and semi-finalists nationwide who indicated Georgia Tech as their first or second choice of schools were invited to attend. The day's program gave prospective students a chance to become familiar with Georgia Tech and its offerings. DR. HEROD Dr. Newton S. Herod, former professor of physics at Georgia Tech, died November 23, 1970. Dr. Herod, who was at Tech from 1928 until World War II, was one of the organizers of Oak Ridge and one of the developers of the A-Bomb. He participated in the research of the original Manhattan project. During his work at the University of California, where he received his Ph.D., Dr. Herod developed the first speed spectrograph used in the United States for mechanically separating isotopes. January-February
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Club Albany, Georgia Dayton, Ohio M i l l e d g e v i l l e , Ga. T o c c o a , Georgia Baton Rouge, L a . Mobile, Alabama Indianapolis, Ind. T a l l a h a s s e e , Fla. W i n s t o n - S a l e m , N.C. Valdosta, Georgia Cleveland, Ohio San J u a n , Puerto Rico M o n t g o m e r y , Ala. Shreveport, L a . Louisville, Ky. Central, Tenn. Denver, Colo. Daytona B e a c h , Fla. Jackson, M i s s .
Number Solicited 124 29 95 137 103 105 54 123 90 104 139 89 102 60 138 98 97 68 137
Number Percent Donors Effectiveness 54 43.54 11 37.93 32 33.68 44 32.11 32 31.06 32 30.47 16 29.62 36 29.26 24 > 26.66 27 25.96 35 25.17 22 24 14 32 20 20 13 21
24.71 23.52 23.33 23.18 20.40 20.61 19.11 15.32
Amount 1,440.00 240.00 1,273.00 1,065.00. 647.00 1,37/LJQO 440.00 816.00 465.00 727.00 965.00
Average Gift 26.66 21.81 39.78 24.20 20.21 42.84 27.50 22.67 19.38 26.93 27.57
485.00 734.00 635.00 755.00 419.00 410.00 465.00 495.00
22.05 30.58 45.36 23.59 20.95 20.50 35.75 23.57
ALEXANDER LEAGUE Club R o m e , Georgia Kingsport, T e n n . Charleston, S . C. Gainesville, Ga. C o l u m b i a , S. C. Nashville, Tenn. Pittsburgh, Pa. Greensboro, N . C. Ft. L a u d e r d a l e , F l a . Pensacola, Fla. C i n c i n n a t i , Ohio Springfield, Mass. Norfolk, Va. W. P a l m B e a c h , F l a . St. Louis, M o . Knoxville, T e n n . Memphis, Tenn. Baltimore, Md. Wilmington, Del. R a l e i g h , N . C. Richmond, Va.
Number Solicited 197 192 152 188 254 283 161 241 164 170 214 219 229 225 189 285 272 285 171 151 185
Number Percent Donors Effectiveness 64 32.48 59 30.72 43 28.28 52 27.65 69 27.16 75 26.50 42 26.08 62 25.72 42 25.60 42 24.70 51 23.83 51 23.28 53 23.14 49 21.77 41 21.69 61 21.40 58 21.32 60 21.05 35 20.46 30 19.86 35 18.91
Amount 1,732.00 1,507.00 1,200.00 2,578.00 3,050.00 2,654.00 1,190.00 1,655.00 949.50 1,260.00 1,290.00 1,303.00 1,217.50 873.00 1,219.00 1,325.00 2,698.00 1,523.50 716.00 600.00 730.00
Average Gift 27.06 25.54 27.91 49.58 44.20 35.39 28.33 26.70 22.61 12.90 25.29 25.55 22.97 17.82 29.73 21.72 46.52 25.39 20.46 20.00 20.86
Amount 5,894.00 2,576.00 5,244.00 112,858.00 3,242.50 6,285.00 7,182.00 3,779.50 3,049.50
Average Gift 34.07 20.94 34.27 39.81 32.75 41.62 36.46 30.00 23.10
4,358.00 6,833.91 1,965.00 3,062.50 2,115.00 7,231.00 5,079.00 6,071.00 3,213.00 2,755.00 2,990.00 11,634.81 1,571.00 1,577.00
36.93 26.80 24.56 27.59 27.47 39.51 34.32 31.13 27.55 23.15 42.71 51.03 22.13 25.03
DODD LEAGUE Club M a c o n , Georgia H u n t s v i l l e , Ala. Birmingham, Ala. Greater Atlanta C o l u m b u s , Georgia Charlotte, N . C. Chattanooga, T e n n . Augusta, G a . Jacksonville, F l a . GreenvilleSpartanburg W a s h i n g t o n , D. C. Philadelphia, Pa. S a v a n n a h , Ga. Chicago, I I I . South Texas Tampa, Fla. S. California Miami, Fla. Dallas-Ft. Worth Central Fla. N e w York, N.'Y. Cape Kennedy, F l a . N e w Orleans, L a .
Number Solicited 530 382 478 9242 328 502 672 431 464 419 977 313 436 319 762 639 843 476 528 318 1055 329 339
Number Percent Donors Effectiveness 173 32.64 123 32.19 153 32.00 2,835 30.67 99 30.18 151 30.07 197 29.31 126 29.23 132 28.44 118 255 80 111 77 183 148 195 110 119 70 228 71 63
28.16 26.10 25.55 25.45 24.13 24.01 23.16 23.13 23.10 22.53 22.01 21.61 21.58 18.58
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NEWS DF THE ALUMNI MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING Georgia Tech National Alumni Association Friday, November 6, 1970 M r . D . Braxton Blalock, J r . , President of the Association, welcomed those present to t h e 1970 Annual Meeting. T h e minutes of the previous Annual Meeting, held November 1, 1969, were published in t h e November-December, 1969, issue of t h e Georgia Tech A L U M N U S Magazine. T h e minutes of t h a t meeting were approved as published. Treasurer T h o m a s V. P a t t o n presented t h e financial report for t h e '69-'70 year. I n summary, t h e total income for t h e year was $257,000; expenses were $237,000 leaving a n e t increase for t h e year of $20,000. T h e Association h a s a total of $74,000 invested in short-time securities. Mr. J a m e s P . Poole, Association Vice-president, inducted four highly qualified persons as Honorary M e m b e r s of t h e Association. T h e y are: M r s . Helen M . Ferst, wife of Mr. M o n i e A. Ferst, M E , 1911; D r . Joseph E . Moore, Regents Professor Emeritus, Psychology; a n d M r . a n d M r s . E m o r y L. Cocke, long-time friends of Georgia Tech. All were enthusiastically received. Dr. Arthur G. Hansen, Georgia Tech president, was asked for a n y remarks h e cared to make. Dr. Hansen said there is no college president more fortunate t h a n h e . T h e alumni of Tech a r e great. H e stated h e was tremendously pleased with the Honorary Alumni selections. This h a s been a n exciting y e a r with many unknown factors having a part. This Student Center will serve the students well, as will t h e new Chemistry Building. President H a n s e n suggested t h a t there a r e m a n y patterns of change taking place. H e suggested t h a t those present take a walk through t h e campus to catch t h e vigor present a t Tech. H e closed b y saying t h e real 34
thing is t h e people—students, faculty a n d alumni, a n d they're t h e best. Mr. I. M . Sheffield, J r . , president of the Georgia Tech Foundation, added his congratulations to the Honorary Alumni. H e then briefly told of t h e beginnings of the Foundation in 1932 a n d the acceleration of activity in 1943 a n d since, the makeup of the Foundation Board, etc, as well as t h e purposes of its existence. M r . Sheffield closed his remarks b y saying t h a t t h e Foundation i s 100% behind President Hansen. M r . Blalock, whose term a s president ended J u n e 30, 1970, m a d e his report which is briefly summarized as follows: It was a great privilege to serve as Association President. Most of the work is done by Committees. An active committee is that of Alumni Clubs. Norman Walton served as Chairman, assisted ably by Josh Powell and Bob Rice of the staff. There was no net gain in the number of Clubs, but 49 were kept active and going. Thirty-five clubs were represented at Club Officers Weekend. The Committee on Alumni Placement examined the operation, saw that our Placement Service received more publicity, etc. There was considerable unemployment this year and the activity doubled in scope. Mrs. Peeks has done a good job in counseling our alumni. This service is commended to all alumni. The Fund Raising Committee headed by Mr. Larry Gellerstedt, Mr. Ivan Allen, Jr., Mr. Patton and Mr. Hogg, ably assisted by Mr. Dozier, Mr. Guthridge and Mr. Hall, did an excellent job. The goals were 18,500 donors and $650,000. A matching grant of $100,000 was earned through an increase of $138,000 over the previous year, but the 16,934 donors was about 700 short of the previous year. Our
average gift of $40.75 is still below the national average. The Scholarship Committee was ably helped by the work of trustees John McCarty and James P. Poole. Merit Scholars will total 120 after the program is fully implemented and through good work by Trustee Kunian we will have 25 Presidential Scholars soon. This kind of program will put Tech in a better competitive position for the good student. Our valuable Tech Today program produced 156 attendees for our programs. Mr. Rice was the staff man who guided these programs. The Committee of Twenty, made up of two men from each of the last ten classes, has gotten organized and potentially can make a real contribution to our programs. Mr. Blalock then outlined some of the activities of the Association during t h e past year such as participation in a P a r t y for D r . Crawford, T r u s t e e meetings, Homecoming, t h e R o m e E s c a p a d e Tour, Commencement ( a t which a resolution commending t h e Tech students and faculty was r e a d ) , t h e Inauguration of President Hansen, etc. H e then thanked t h e officers, trustees a n d staff for their cooperation. President Blalock, having concluded his report, then introduced Mr. W. D . Ferris, Class of '01 w h o reported h e was glad to b e here and would be back next year. A gift from t h e Trustees was presented t o M r . Blalock in appreciation of his work on behalf of Georgia Tech. T h e gift was an engraved serving tray. M r . J a m e s B . Ramage, current president, accepted the gavel from Mr. Blalock a n d made announcements about t h e events of today and tomorrow. In t h e form of new business, M r . Steve Johnston of Huntsville, Alabama requested that t h e Association take some action t h a t will help make available broadcasts of Tech athletic events outside of t h e state of Georgia. On Motion the following Resolution was passed: " R E S O L V E D : T h a t t h e Association appoint a committee to investigate a n d report their findings relative to t h e The Georgia Tech Alumnus
broadcast of Georgia Tech Athletic events to the Huntsville Club and to other Alumni Clubs." There being no other business the meeting adjourned at approximately 11:55 AM. Those attending the meeting were: Hamilton C. Arnall, '20; S. C. Barnett, '48; W. Roane Beard, '40; Ray M. Beck, '53; George G. Blair, II, '46; Braxton Blalock, Jr., '34; Earle E. Bortell, Honorary Alumnus; Robert E. Bowen, '35 LeRoy D. Bradford, '50; L. Travis Brannon, Jr., '49; Charlie Brown, '25; Marcus J. Brown, '26; J. C. Browning, '32; E. H. Carman, '15; Mr. and Mrs. Emory L. Cocke. Honorary Alumni; S. B. Cockrill, '20; James Hugh Conley, '30; Marcus A. Cook, Jr., '26; Charles J. Craddock, '60; Charles M. Davis, '55; Oscar G. Davis, '22; Talmage L. Dryman, '45; Paul Duke, '45; Howard Ector, '40; P. T. Ellard, '50; George A. Ewing, '48; Alvin M. Ferst, Jr., '43; Mrs. M. A. Ferst, Honorary; Robert Ferst, '38; John W. Fountain, '25; Jasper S. Franklin, '30; Charles G. Fulton, '44; William C. Gilbert, '29; J. W. Glass, '35; Jack Glenn, '32; Roland Gooch, '20; John R. Gordon, '40; Robert Greenbaum, '50; J. T. Gresham, '60; C. H. Griffin, '45; J. A. Hall, III, '35; Tom Hall, '58; Arthur G. Hansen, Honorary; Allen S. Hardin, '53; Ira H. Hardin, '24; Morris Harrison, '49; John H. Hayes, '38; Richard C. Hilton, Jr., '60; C. A. Hoyt, '35; Clint Hughley, '26; Dick Jacobs, '60; E. Dunbar Jewell, '50; William H. Jewell, '53; Steve Johnston, '48; I. L. Kunian, '34; E. B. Lee, '28; Bill Leroy, '62; Russ Leverette, '54; James B. Lindsey, '37; Hector Llenza, '53; Hugh K. Marshall, '38; W. E. Marshall, Jr., '41; John O. McCarty, '43; Don McRae, '40; Joseph E. Moore, Honorary; Gwyn Moore, Friend, A. Rufus Morgan, Jr., '40; Barry B. Murphy, '65; H. G. Pattillo, '49; T. V. Patton, '43; John T. Phillips, '31; Tench H. Phillips, Sr., '22; James P. Poole, '42; James B. Ramage, '37; Robert H. Rice, '49; J. T. Roberts, '20; J. D. Robinson, Jr., '67; Wallace January-February 1971
B. Rogers, '55; Chester Roush, '47; Rockwell Rowe, '30; B. T. Sale, '27; O. H. Sale, '26; R. Phillip Shaefer, '44; I. M. Sheffield, '20; R. A. Siegel, '36; Charles R. Simons, '37; B. F. Smith, '20; Hal L. Smith, '26; Ivy H. Smith, '20; Charles F. Stanford, Jr., '50; Ham Stith, '59; J. Frank Stovall, '41; Howard T. Tellepsen, '34; Howard T. Tellepsen, Jr. '66; W. S. Terrell, '30; W. E. Tidmore, '30; W. R. Tooke, Sr., '49; Walter H. Tripod, '34; R. W. VanLandingham, '47; William J. VanLandingham, '59; Victor G. Vaughn, '15; William C. Wardlow, '28; Bev D. Wayt, '20; John A. Wayt, '20; Paul Weber, Honorary; C. Harris White, '20; C. L. "Red" Williamson, '30; Mrs. Elizabeth Ziegler, Honorary; W. R. Ziegler, '41; Charles R. Yates, '35. Respectfully submitted, W. Roane Beard Executive Secretary KINGSP0RT, TENNESSEE The fall meeting of the Kingsport Georgia Tech Alumni Club was held Wednesday night, November 18, at the Kingsport Elks Lodge. Sixtyfive members of the Club were present when Dr. Arthur G. Hansen, President of Georgia Tech, presented the club with the Roll Call Leadership Trophy. Dr. Hansen praised the group for what he called a united effort and loyalty in winning the award, which was instituted last year. Dr. Hansen was introduced to the group by local alumni VicePresident Mike O'Neal, who was roll call chairman. Dr. Hansen utilized a film which will be shown on television at a later date. A group of slides were shown, showing some of the advancements made at Tech in recent years. He explained some of the major projects undertaken at Tech, many of which have had a strong and lasting effect on the entire nation. He told of the search for competent instructors, and described the qualifications of several of the
university's top officials who were hired this year. / •, Dr. Hansen said "give us one more year and I'll match Georgia Tech against the best schools in the nation. This is one school that's going to be first-class." Dr. Hansen said his first year as president "has been rich, challenging, and a thoroughly rewarding year. The progress we've made is nothing compared to what we'll do in future years." WILMINGTON, DELAWARE Dr. Vernon Crawford, Tech's Vice-President for Academic Affairs, was the honored guest and speaker at the fall meeting on November 12 of the Georgia Tech Club of Wilmington. Club members enjoyed a pleasant evening of fellowship and an interesting talk about Tech. The following were chosen as club officers in the bi-annual election: Ralph Heard, president; Jack Meadow, vice-president; Jim Watts, treasurer; Dave Masters, secretary; and Rod Field, Mendel Gordon, and Gus Georgiou, members of the executive committee. HONORARY ALUMNI Four persons were accorded the special honor of being named honorary members at the annual meeting of the Georgia Tech National Alumni Association. Inducted during the meeting, held in conjunction with other Homecoming activities, were Mrs. Helen Montag Ferst, Dr. Joseph E. Moore, and Mr. and Mrs. Emory L. Cocke. Mrs. Ferst's literal and figurative kinship with the Institution earned her the designation of Honorary Alumna. She was married to Monie Alan Ferst (ME 1911); her son, Bob Ferst, is a Tech alumnus and serves as a Trustee of the Georgia Tech Foundation; and her daughter, Suzanne, is the wife of Tech's Associate Vice-President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Walter L. Bloom. Her 35
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brother, Harold E. Montag, graduated from Tech in 1918 and her grandson, Walter L. Bloom, Jr., is currently a Tech senior. Mrs. Ferst has continued to support the recognition of the outstanding research member of the Tech faculty, started by Mr. Monie Ferst in 1946, through the Tech chapter of Sigma Xi. In addition, Mrs. Ferst is actively interested in the Atlanta Speech School, Inc., the High Museum of Art, the Forward Atlanta Foundation, the Young Matrons Circle, the Free Cancer Home and the Atlanta Mental Health Association. Dr. Joseph E. Moore, Regents Professor Emeritus in Psychology, was named head of the Tech Department of Psychology in 1945. In addition, he set up and was director of the Veterans Guidance Service and established Tech's Testing and Guidance Center. He laid the ground work for the curriculum and the establishment of the School of Applied Psychology. Dr. Moore retired from Tech in 1965. He has been a consultant to the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Division since 1950, has served the Atlanta Branch of the U. S. Public Health Service, and was advisor to the Atlanta-FultonDeKalb Child Guidance Center from 1950-54. He was Director of Testing and Guidance for the University System of Georgia during 1955-56. The selection of Mr. and Mrs. Cocke marked the first time the Alumni Association had inducted a man and wife. Mr. Cocke attended the Tech Evening School for a short time in 1917 and played the trombone in the Tech band for two years under Frank Roman. Mrs. Frances Cocke is the daughter of one of Tech's first Honorary Alumni, Mr. James S. Floyd. Mr. Cocke's business career began at Retail Credit Company. He was with Ashcraft Wilkinson Company from 1920 to 1954, rising to vicepresident and director. In 1936 he founded the Suni-Citrus Products Company and still serves as its 36
president. He is also president of the Exposition Company and Cocke and Company. Mrs. Cocke has been active in the arts, serving as a trustee of the Arts Alliance; a member of the Board of Sponsors for the High Museum; a trustee of the Forward Arts Foundation; and a member of the Women's Committee, Board of Trustees, High Museum of Art. HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA The Huntsville Club tried something new on October 8. They had a cocktail party, complete with hors d'oeuvres, followed by a meeting with guest speaker, and adjourned before 9:00 PM. Approximately 100 alumni and wives gathered at the Russell Erskine Hotel. Mr. Mark Thompson, President, asked for minutes of the previous meeting from Secretary Austin Brooks and a financial report from Treasurer Bill Keal. Alumnus Editor, Ben L. Moon, was introduced by classmate Mrs. Susan P. Duggan then Roane Beard, Alumni Secretary, was introduced by classmate Herman Libbe. Mr. Beard spoke about thirty minutes then answered questions briefly. Following this the Huntsville Club surprised Mr. Beard with a most attractive inscribed trophy featuring two model missiles, the Sprint and the Saturn Five. BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA The Birmingham Chapter of the Georgia Tech Club held a meeting on Tuesday night, October 13, 1970 at the Green Valley Country Club here in Birmingham. Some 60 members were in attendance for cocktails and a buffet supper for the election of new officers: President—George Jackins, 1st Vice President—Larry S. Dillard, 2nd Vice President—Henry C. Halliday, Treasurer—T. C. Wells, and Secretary—Bill Burch. Mr. Bob Rice, assistant to the alumni secretary, was introduced to the audience and outlined briefly his duties. Mr. Bill Pickel, alumni
placement director, talked at length in regard to the placement problem now facing engineers and the graduates. It was a most interesting and informative presentation by a wellqualified person. He should be a real asset to the Tech personnel staff. Mr. Giles Smith outlined the trials and tribulations of the coaching staff, and answered questions from the floor from interested alumni. A drawing for four tickets to the Auburn game was held; later, films of the Tech-South Carolina football game were shown. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE The Nashville Georgia Tech Club had its fall meeting on October 1, 1970 at Hillwood Country Club for a social hour, meal and meeting. President John Wimberly presided until the new officers were elected for the next year. They are: Hank Whitehead, President; Harry Nichol, Vice-President; and Clyde May, Secretary-Treasurer. Hank Whitehead then gave a report of his trip to Tech for club officers meeting and the Miami football game. He presented John Wimberly an award on behalf of the club for Alumni Roll Call support. Tech's chief recruiter, Jack Thompson, then discussed this year's football prospects and answered questions from the club members. TAMPA, FLORIDA On October 17, 1970, when the Georgia Tech Freshmen Team played Miami, the Alumni gathered for a pre-game cocktail party with hors d'oeuvres. There was a bus to take the alumni and their spouses to the game, and all had seats between the 45-yard lines. All in all, over 100 enjoyed the festivities of the evening and spirits were only slightly dampened by the 19-14 losing score. We feel we saw a very promising Freshman effort. NORTH TEXAS The North Texas Alumni club held a meeting on October 22, 1970. The Georgia Tech Alumnus
Want to Help in Suicide Research? To the secretary of the Georgia Tech National Alumni Association: Roane Beard, executive secretary of the National Alumni Association, was guest speaker. His talk with a slide presentation was on recent developments at Tech. There were approximately forty people at the meeting. Larry Herschall was elected secretary/Treasurer and John T. Wills is the current Vice President. Special guest was Rick W. Martin, the recipient of the first George T. Marchmont Memorial Scholarship given by the club. TECH NOVELIST Tom Pace, a 1952 graduate of Tech, has published his second novel, The Treasure Hunt. His first, Afternoon of a Loser, was published in 1969. He wrote the novels, as well as several science-fiction short stories, while employed full-time at Cape Canaveral and at PrattWhitney Aircraft in West Palm Beach, Florida. WALLACE HONORED
The above plaque was given to the Georgia Tech National Alumni Association as a tribute to Bob Wallace, former editor of the Alumnus and Director of Information Services and Publications at Tech. January-February 1971
One of the serious problems in college and university life today is the lack of attention to the personality needs of the students. Suicide is the second most common cause of death on the campus, topped only by automobile accidents; but those who have studied the subject believe that half of the latter are "concealed suicides"; thus suicide actually leads the list. Dr. Howard A. Rusk of the New York University Medical Center collected estimates that 90,000 students each year will threaten suicide, one in ten will make the attempt, and that there will be 1,000 actual deaths resulting. Beyond this, he calculates that among our six million students, "some 600,000 have emotional problems for which they need professional assistance." The National Institute of Mental Health finds that "the factor of human isolation and withdrawal" appears to be critical; and the colleges recognize the serious problem created by these "loners" and are trying to provide help but admit (in hundreds of letters to us from deans) that they do not have adequate solutions. This waste of some of the nation's finest young people is intolerable. Since for every actual death, nearly a hundred have felt so desperate as to threaten it, much light could be thrown on the subject by learning what factors enabled the fortunate ones to work out of their difficulties and keep going. With the help of a friend who is vitally interested in this subject, the American Institute of Family Relations is carrying out a nation-wide study of what is being done and what could and should be done. We need to hear from as many former students as possible who have faced such a crisis. What pulled them out of it? Was it aid furnished by the college or university? or other community organization? or by a friend? or religion? or reading? Just how did they save themselves? We will not publish the names of any individuals or schools; the information will be handled statistically and anonymously. If you can call the attention of your members, perhaps through your bulletin, to this study and ask for volunteers who will write their experiences to me ("personal") at the above address, it may contribute toward saving valuable lives. We shall certainly be most grateful for any help you can give. Cordially yours, Paul Popenoe, Sc.D. President The American Institute of Family Relations 5287 Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90027
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' Q P } Clifford R. Turner, a member 3 C— of the first class to attend Georgia Tech in 1885, died November 8. Mr. Turner was a retired salesman for a trucking company in Atlanta.
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' f — I f ) Folger Johnson, TE, of 2211 U C S.W. Park Place, Portland, Oregon, died November 4, 1970.
September 13, 1970. Mrs. Dillard resides at 3856 Potomac, Dallas 75205. W. Edward "Pete" Estes of Athens, Alabama died during heart surgery on July 3. Mrs. Estes resides at 408 North Jefferson, Athens, Alabama. Glenn hooper, EE, died on August 30, 1970. Mr. Looper was founder and president of Glenn Looper Manufacturing Company, Dalton, Georgia. Mrs. Looper resides at 508 South Thornton Avenue, Dalton.
'<""^ r ^ James G. Cureton, EE, died U O July 8, 1970. Mrs. Cureton resides in Angola, Indiana 46703. '/I/I
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' /] O Walter Read Boyd, ME, died I v J October 25, 1970 in Miami, Florida. He was retired from the City of Miami. He did extensive research on Georgia Tech organizations founded between 1908 and 1913. His widow resides at 4040 Ensenada Avenue, Miami, Florida 33133. ' / I p r George Allen Chapman, EE, I3 died in London in August, 1969. His daughter, Helen Chapman Hill, notified Professor J. H. Lucas of his death and stated her father died at the end of a delightful holiday during which he had done many things he always wanted to do. Philo Holcomb, Jr., EE, died September 11, 1970. Mr. Holcomb was buried in Simsbury, Conn, next to his great grandfather. Among his survivors are his widow and a son. James R. Westbrook, ME, who had resided in Evansville, Illinois, died July 20, 1970. ' / I £ 3 Roy E. Breen of Jesup, ID Georgia 31545 has sold his business, Breen Hardware Company. Albert P. Woodard, Arch, died October 22, 1970. A former Atlantan, Mr. Woodard was retired from his practice of architecture. He was a member of Masons and Kiwanis and served during World War I and II. Survivors include his wife of Tallahassee, Florida and two sons. ' / | " ~ 7 Aleck S. Hopkins, died in I / Atlanta on November 6, 1970. Mr. Hopkins was a retired manufacturer's representative. Survivors include a son and a sister.
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1~\ A William B. Alexander, Chaire d ^"T man of the Board of Sam Finley, Inc., construction firm died October 20, 1970 in Atlanta. Among his survivors are his widow, who resides at 1658 Homestead Avenue, SE, Atlanta, two daughters and a son. / ' f ) fT Arthur B. Boazman died FriC. U day, October 23, 1970. After many years with the Keyes Company in Miami, Mr. Boazman opened his own real estate firm in Miami. His survivors include his widow, who lives at 9470 S.W. 117th Terrace, Miami 33156 and four daughters. Fred M. Hull, ME, of East Point, Georgia died on October 15, 1970. Robert B. McDaniel of Griffin, Georgia died November 12, 1969. Clyde C. Sowards, EE, of East Berlin, Pennsylvania died recently. W. W. Thompson, EE, substation maintenance supervisor for Tennessee Valley Authority, has retired after more than 32 years of service and a record of outstanding achievement with TVA. The Thompsons live at 3416-B Lisa Drive, Chattanooga, Tennessee. • f j O Linton I. Harris passed away C U o n October 12. 1970, Mr. Harris was an official of Glover Machine Works in Marietta and was vice-president of Morgan County Processing Company. Mrs. Harris resides at 32 Durham Street, SW, Marietta. The Georgia Tech Alumnus
' r ^ Q William L. Edwards, retired ^_ t J president and founder of Edwards & Rosser Engineering Company, died October 22, 1970. Mr. Edwards was active in engineering societies, church and civic affairs. His survivors include his wife, who resides at 1574 Cave Road, NW, Atlanta, and two daughters. Louis Gay King. TE, died July 4, 1970 in Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. King formerly operated his own business, but was retired at the time of death. His widow (Audrey N.) resides at 7300 North 51st Avenue, Space F 176, Glendale, Arizona 85301. » r \ Q A- H- Breyer, BS, former ^ t 3 vice-president of Rich's, Inc., died October 19, 1970. Mr. Breyer retired in 1969 as vice-president and merchandise manager in the home furnishings division. Mrs. Breyer resides on Northside Drive in Atlanta. Harold B. Curnmings, Jr., EE, died October 23, 1970. At the time of his death he was a supervisor for TVA. Survivors include his widow, who resides at 445 Appian Way, Chattanooga, and a son, Harold B. Curnmings, III, E E '57. Bennett E. Gholston of Union Springs, Alabama died November 2, 1970. > O r ^ Col. Raymond C. Luna, CE, U U died October 1, 1970 at Manassas, Virginia. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Mrs. Luna resides at 9023 Longstreet Drive Manassas, Virginia 22110. » Q / | John W. Hoover, CE, of WJ I Miami, Florida passed away July 3, 1970. Colonel (USAF-ret.) James W. Smith, CE, died September 14, 1970. In 1963 he became a founding partner of Rogers-Smith Realty, Largo, Florida. Mrs. Smith resides at 217 Poinciana Lane, Harbor Bluffs, Largo. ' O t~~\ Littleton L. Little, Com, died V j C. October 25, 1970. Mr. Little was president of M. Kutz Company, wholesale millinery company. His survivors include his widow, who resides at 139 Robin Hood Road, NE., Atlanta, and three sons. Frank A. Harper. Chem, of Johnson City, Tennessee died January 10, 1970. ' O O Virgil C. Shutze, Com, died J vD October 25, 1970. Mr. Shutze retired in 1969 from Mead Container Corp. Among his survivors are a daughter of Lookout Mountain, January-February 1971
Tennessee and a son, Virgil C. Shutze, Jr. of Greenville, South Carolina. » Q / I Jacob B. M. "Jake" Goff is i J ^ T beginning a new assignment as manager of construction at Dow's Stade, West Germany, installation. Mr. Goff was superintendent of construction at the Louisiana Division of The Dow Chemical, Company. C. E. Herrington, CE, of Thomson, Georgia passed away. Date Unknown.
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' O p— Associate Dean B. J. Dasher, O O EE, Engineering College, Georgia Tech, will be the keynote speaker at the third annual I E E E 1970 International Symposium on Circuit Theory to be held December 14-17 in Atlanta, Georgia. ' O O Lt. Col. John R. Boyd, Air V j D Force Systems Command Headquarters (AFSC), received the Air Force Legion of Merit, First Oak Leaf Cluster at Andrews AFB, Maryland for outstanding achievement while assigned to the Advanced Systems Branch of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Research and Development at Air Force Headquarters and to the Office of the Assistance for F-15, Headquarters AFSC. Cone M. Maddox, president of the Sharp-Boylston Company, residential and commercial real estate firm, passed away September 24, 1970. He was chairman of the Atlanta-Fulton County Joint Board of Adjustments and was past president of both the Georgia Association of Real Estates Boards and the Atlanta Real Estate Board. Mrs. Maddox resides in Atlanta. ' O ~~J L. James O'Callaghan, BS, is a » J / stockbroker with Paine, Webber, Jackson & Curtis, members of the New York Stock Exchange. Their offices are located in the Trust Company of Georgia Building, Atlanta. ' O Q Morley A. Hudson, ME, is a V j CD director of the Shreveport, Louisiana Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Hudson is president of HudsonRush Company of Shreveport and Dallas, is vice-president of McElroy Metal Mills, Inc. and is a manufacturer's representative. He and his wife, Lucy, have three daughters. Edward L. Patton, Jr., ChE, has been named president of ALYESKA P I P E L I N E Service Company, recently formed by the eight owners of TransAlaska Pipeline System to build and operate the proposed line that will move crude oil south from Alaska's North Slope to the ice-free port of
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Valdez. Mr. Patton has been responsible for operating Humble Oil Company's Benicia Refinery. » Q Q Col. J. B. Falks, BS, has been t J t j elected Vice-President of J. J. Krebs & Sons, Inc., civil engineers and surveyers, Kenner, Louisiana. Henry S. Rowland '57 IE
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» / ] r—| Robert P. Stuntz, ME, has 4 U been named vice-president of the Refractories Division of the Babcock & Wilcox Company in Augusta, Georgia. He will be responsible for the general management of the division. 1 /\ O Alfred L. Carson, ME, of ^-TjJ Smyrna, Georgia died September 29, 1970. William Z. Harper, ME, has been named assistant manager of the field and shop divisions and Ridge Construction Company of Eastman Kodak Company's Kodak Park Division in Rochester, New York. The Harpers reside at 32 Danbury Circle in Rochester. John O. McCarty, ME, has been elected director of Scientific-Atlanta, Inc., at the annual stockholders' meeting held October 28, 1970. Mr. McCarty is president of The Audichron Company, Atlanta, Georgia, a manufacturer of automatic announcing equipment for the telephone industry. John W. Zelinsky, CE. was coauthor of a paper on treatment plant use of polymer aids for dewatering on the elimination of solids loss in elutriation. Mr. Zelinsky is coordinator of facilities development for water pollution control for Washington, D. C. }
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A"J A. H. Guritz, IE, Plant Man^ T / ager of Armstrong Cork Company's building products manufacturing plant at Macon, Georgia, has been elected to the Board of Governors of the Georgia Business and Industry Association. He now represents the state's Sixth Congressional District in GBIA. Leroy E. McClurg of Libertyville, Illinois died recently. » VI Q Frank H. Abbott, IE, was ^ T L J killed in the crash of a Southern Airways charter plane November 14, 1970. Abbott, a 21-year veteran pilot, was captain of the plane carrying Marshall University players and supporters from Greenville, North Carolina to Huntington, West Virginia. Frederick B. Cornish, IE, has been appointed director of consulting services for Management Concepts, Inc., Bala-Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. C. L. Wilkins, Jr., C E , h a s e s t a b lished the f i r m nf TYimlin and W i l k i n s
Consulting Engineers. Inc., located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm specializes in civil, structural, and plant facilities engineering. ' A Q Charles M. Anderson, Jr., IM, ^ T vD has been named to the new position of Vice-President, Information and Control Division of Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick, New Jersey. Mr. Anderson was also appointed a member of the Management Board. John G. Buttner, EE, of Dover, Delaware died October 12, 1970. James W. Folger, EE. of Columbia, Tennessee died on September 16, 1970. Dr. James Wallace Henry, IM, has been named Superintendent of Chattanooga Public Schools. Dr. Henry resides at 4604 Conner Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37411. Joe Roberson, IE, has been appointed senior vice president of AMAX Aluminum Mill Products, Inc., Riverside, California. Mr. Roberson will be responsible for operations of the Western Division of AMAX Aluminum Mill Products. Paul Taylor, ChE, has been promoted to Manager of Pilot Plant Operations for the Monsanto Company at Decatur, Alabama. The Taylors reside at 2304 Springdale Road, SE, Decatur. Alan E. Thomas, IE, assistant to the president of Southern Bell Telephone Company, has been elected Secretary of the communications utility. ' p ~ f—\ Grady R. Smith has been ap^ J l_J pointed Director, Office of Architecture and Engineering, Health Facilities Planning and Construction Service of the Health Services and Mental Health Administration in Rockville, Maryland. George E. Worsham. Jr., ME, has been named plant engineer at Reynolds Metals Company's Longview, Washington aluminum reduction plant. ' P " / | Lloyd G. Bordelon, IE, of ^ J | Arabi, Louisiana died of a heart attack on July 31, 1970. Robert Dolan Kelley. IM, recently moved to the manufacturing Administration Division of Western Electric Company in Baltimore, Maryland. Mr. Kelley is a Planning Engineer. Hugh B. Manson, AE, has been elected Vice-President of Business and Finance of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. John W. Simmons, EE, has been promoted to senior engineering manager at the International Business Machines' Huntsville, Alabama facility. Mr. Simmons and his family reside at 8912 Hickory Hill Lane. The Georgia Tech Alumnus
» p r f~} William Dean, AE, has been O C . appointed vice-president and program manager for Saturn Launch Vehicles at North AmericanRockwell's Space Division in Downey, California. Mr. Dean will head Space Division work on the Saturn second (S-ll) stage rocket program and followon activities. Howard Stanley Hall, IE, died in June, 1970. A. Roland Holt, CE, has formed a consultant firm in manufactured housing. Mr. Holt's address is Route 2 River Oaks Road. Brentwood, Tennessee 37027. Prof. Henry E. Meadows, EE, has been named general chairman of the 1970 International Symposium on Circuit Theory that will be held in Atlanta, Georgia in December. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Perkins, AE, a daughter, Mary Margaret, on August 22, 1970. Mr. Perkins and his family reside at 402 Edgewood Drive, Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388. 'CT O George A. Morris, IM, has J O been appointed vice-president for franchise development of the Royal Crown Cola Company in Columbus, Georgia. F ' C^ / I Robert - Dupree, CE, died 0 ^ 4 September 22, 1970 in an automobile accident. Mrs. Dupree resides at 803 Leonie Circle, Jacksonville, Florida 32211. Gordon W. Ludwig, SanE, has been elected a Director of Zurn Industries in Erie, Pennsylvania. Mr. Ludwig is Vice-President-Community Development and Turnkey Projects Division, and Executive Vice-President of Zurn Engineers. E. Phillip Webb. Text, has been appointed product manager for fuel cells at Firestone Tire & Rubber Company in Magnolia, Arkansas.
» p r p r Wallace B. Rogers, ME, has »_J t j joined McKinney and Woodard as an associate with offices at 608 Gallatin Road. North, Madison, Tennessee 37115. ' C r ^ Thomas L. Gossage, ChE, has « J I j been promoted to sales director for functional fluids of Monsanto, St. Louis, Missouri. ' P Z " 7 D. J. Cometto. ChE, has been 3 / appointed Senior Metallurgist at the Huntington, West Virginia Alloy Products Division of the International Nickel Company, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Cometto make their home at January-February 1971
16 Kay Crest Drive, Huntington. Howard E. Harris, IM, has been appointed to the presidency of Anthony B. Cassedy and Associates, Inc., Management Engineers, Ridgefield, Connecticut. A. R. Klass, IE, has been named a committee chairman in the Technical Association of the Pulp & Paper Industry. Mr. Klass is manager of inventory planning and control, International Paper Company, New York, New York. W. R. Merrell, Jr.. ME, has recently been appointed manager for Hadron, Inc. of Westbury, New Jersey in Charge of Laser Product Marketing, Engineering, and Production for Standard Products. Henry S. Rowland. IE, has been appointed Director of Marketing Services for The Rust Engineering Company, a division of Litton Industries, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ' p ~ Q U. S. Air Force Major Donald C J O R- DeLaney. CE, has been decorated with the Bronze Star Medal at Dover AFB, Delaware, for meritorious service while engaged in military operations against Viet Cong forces. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Hall. HI, IE, a son, Thomas Spalding, in June, 1970. Mr. Hall is Director of Resources Development at the Georgia Institute of Technology. The family resides at 2635 Rivers Road, N.W.. Atlanta, Georgia 30305. Dr. Charles H. Hamilton, ME, has been promoted to Associate Professor at Emory University in preventive medicine and community health. David D. Harvey, IM, an agent for The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company was awarded the coveted Chartered Life Underwriter designation at National Conferment Exercises of the American College of Life Underwriters in New Orleans, Louisiana on September 28, 1970. Robert P. Lofblad, Jr., AE, is leaving Sierra Screw Products as General Manager and will now be Executive Vice President and General Manager of Wright Machine Corporation, Worcester, Massachusetts. His new address is 53 Westwood Road, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts 01545. Clyde A. Paisley, EE, has been appointed National Sales Manager for the Tape Recorder Division of Precision Instrument Company in Palo Alto, California 94304. Robert O. Swift, IE, has been promoted to the position of Industry Group Manager of A M E T E K / L a m b Electric Company in Kent, Ohio.
Dr. Peter Weissenberg, IE, has been promoted to Associate Professor at the newly founded School of Business at the State University of New York, Binghamton, New York. He has also assumed the position of Director of Graduate Studies. In addition, he and several colleagues have formed Administrative Systems Consultants, a new management consulting firm. Major Guy P. York, CE, has received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas in August 1970. Major York is presently assigned as a Research Engineer at the Air Force Weapons Lab in Albuquerque, New Mexico. » P~ Q Born to Mr. and Mrs. John C. U u Bedell. IM, a daughter, Andrea Lynn, on September 2, 1970. Mr. Bedell has been promoted to Manufacturing Manager for the Computer Components Division of Ferroxcube Corp. The family resides at Plaza Garden Apartments, #4D, Saugerties, New York 12477. U. S. Army Major John R. Gantt, IE, is attending the U.S. Air Force Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell AFB, Alabama. The 10-month program is part of the Air University's professional education system to prepare officers for higher command and staff positions. James Harrell, IM, has been named Field Operations Manager/Southeast Toyota-by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., in Torrance, California. His office will be located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. William McDaniel, EE, has coauthored with a fellow General Electric employee a technical paper presented recently before the 16th Annual Tri-Service Radar Symposium held this year at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. ' p p i Dr. Charles DeWitt Roberts. D U Math, is now a Mathematical Statistician in the Food and Drug Administration. Dr. Roberts resides at 5217 42nd Street, N.W., Washington, D. C. 20015. U. S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Alden A. Scott. CE, has been named to command the first C-5 Galaxy unit at Dover AFB, Delaware. 'O/l Peter E. Dennis, CE, has been D I elected an Associate of Chastain and Tindel, Incorporated, Consulting Engineers, Atlanta, Georgia. U. S. Air Force Captain Clark B. Dorsey, IM, was presented the Joint Services Commendation Medal upon completion of his Southeast Asia tour of duty. 41
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Neil W. Howard, IM, has been named manager of the Huntsville Project of Federal Electric Corporation, a subsidiary of International Telephone and Telegraph Corporation, Huntsville, Alabama. John B. Mills, III, Chem, has been promoted to assistant professor of biochemistry in the division of basic health sciences at Emory University. Ira J. Silberman, ID, has joined the Board of Directors of Diversified Products Corporation effective October 29, 1970 in Opelika, Alabama. Mr. Silberman is Vice-President of Research and Development. ' r ^ f"^ U. S. Air Force Captain D CZ. Donald M. Bohler, ME, has arrived for duty at the U. S. Air Force Academy, Colorado. Captain Bohler will serve as an instructor in the aeronautics department. R. Steve Cantrell, ME, has joined Continental Can Company's Division Engineering staff at Augusta, Georgia as Manager of Maintenance Engineering. William Farr, III, IM, has been elected a vice-president of The First National Bank of Atlanta, Georgia. Colonel Frederick J. Goebeler, Jr., IM, was presented a Meritorious Service Medal for his outstanding ability and sound judgment in the financial management of the Valley Forge General Hospital, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, from June 1967 to June 1970. ' O O James P. Cleveland, Chem, D Âť J after a period of military service, has returned to Tennessee Eastman Company in Kingsport, Tennessee as a research chemist in Research Laboratories. John R. Dillon, EE, has been appointed General Manager of Microwave Relay Service, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of ScientificAtlanta, Inc., in Atlanta, Georgia. U. S. Air Force Captain Edwin B. Jelks, III, IM, is attending the Air University's Squadron Officer School at Maxwell AFB, Alabama. U. S. Air Force Captain Weyman R. Kierbow, IE, has arrived for duty at Altus AFB, Oklahoma. Capt. Kierbow, a KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling aircraft commander, is assigned to a unit of the Strategic Air Command. Milton M. Leggett, IM, has been appointed Senior Industrial Engineer for a diesel engine manufacturer, Cummins Engine Company, Inc., Columbus, Indiana. Mr. Leggett and ' his family reside at 2204 Home \ Avenue, Columbus. 42
U. S. Air Force Captain John R. Lyon, AE, is on duty at Bien Hoa AFB, Vietnam. Captain Lyon is a pilot in a unit of the Pacific Air Forces. Joseph C. Roy, BC, has joined the staff of Liberty Properties, real estate subsidiary of The Liberty Corporation, in the newly-created position of chief engineer at Greenville, South Carolina. J. L. Smith, ME, has been appointed district superintendent, western district, West Texas division of Shell Pipe Line Corporation, Houston, Texas. R. J. Whitaker, ChE, has been promoted to General Foreman of the Caustic-Cholorate area at PPG Industries, Industrial Chemical Division, Lake Charles, Louisiana. U. S. Air Force Captain Charles H. Wimberly, IM, has arrived for duty at George AFB, California. Capt. Wimberly is a pilot with a unit of the Tactical Air Command. J O / \ Born to Mr. and Mrs. Steave I j ^ T D. Adams, a daughter, Shannon Elizabeth, on November 6, 1970. Mr. Adams and his family reside at 5124 Ashley Drive, Nashville, Tennessee 37211. Larry Balkin, AE, has been elected president of Beta Alpha Association of Theta Xi Fraternity. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford A. Bellum, Jr., ME, a son, Stephen Clifford, on June 20, 1970. Mr. Bellum is working on an M.S. in Engineering at the University of South Florida, Tampa. The family address is 1206 Cuttingin Place, Tampa, Florida 33612. Bruce Wayne Bradley, IM, has been promoted to Systems Engineering Officer at the First National Bank in Atlanta, Georgia. O. D. Dearman, IM, has been named product manager of R. J. Reynolds' smoking and chewing brands in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. James W. Deas. IM, was married to Miss Dianne Reine Gratton of Hawkesbury, Ontario on July 25, 1970. Mr. Deas was recently promoted to Extrusion Department Manager of Patchogue-Plymouth Company in Hawkesbury after being transferred there from their Hazlehurst, Georgia plant. Captain Charles L. Garner, IM, is a member of a unit that has earned the U. S. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for the fourth consecutive year. Capt. Garner is a F-4 Phantom pilot in the 12th Tactical Fighter Wing at Pau Cat AFB, Vietnam. Bayard von Herrmann, IE, has been appointed vice-president—sales of Jet-Ice, Inc. of Albany, Georgia. Mr. von Herrmann and family reside
at 404 South Audubon Drive, Albany, Georgia. Born to Mr. and Mrs. David D. Huff, IE, a son, Gary David, on July 9, 1970. Mr. Huff is a production supervisor with E. I. DuPont in Richmond, Virginia. The family resides at 10300 Jason Road, Bon Air, Virginia. William D. McDonald, Jr., IM, has joined the staff of Liller Neal Battle & Lindsey, Inc., Atlanta-based advertising and public relations firm, as an account supervisor. Mr. McDonald resides at 3466 Lansbury Village Drive, NE, Atlanta. Edward S. Whitehead, IM, was married to Miss Emily Edwina Parnell on May 30, 1970. Mr. Whitehead is a management consultant with the firm of Henderson, Lindsay & Michaels, Inc. of Greenville, South Carolina. ' O ET Richard J. Cipriotti, EE, is I j 3 a member of the unit that has won the Chennault Memorial Trophy for 1970. Capt. Cipriotti is a U.S.A.F. radar maintenance officer with the 20th Surveillance Squadron at Elgin AFB, Fla. Captain W. Bruce Douglass, E E , has been assigned to U.S. Army Engineer Command Vietnam, Electrical Systems Office, APO S. F. 96491. Firooz Israel, CE, has been promoted to the position of structural department head with the firm of Lockwood Greene Engineers, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia. James P. Jones, ChE, has been promoted to Senior Engineer of the Conversion Section in the Process Engineering Department at Humble Oil and Refining Company in Bay town, Texas. Navy Lt. William J. Leebern, EE, was killed in an airplane accident on August 7, 1970. C. Michael Lightbourn, IM, was married to Miss Christine Knowles on April 10, 1970 in Nassau, Bahamas. Mr. Lightbourn is working for Morley & O'Brien Real Estate, Nassau. W. T. Lyford, 111, EE, has been released from active duty in the U. S. Air Force and now works for Gulf Power Company in Pensacola, Florida. Les W. Prescott, Cere, has accepted a position as East Coast Representative for B. F. Goodrich Corporation. The family resides at 1587 Bishop Hollow Run, Atlanta, Georgia 30341. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Al Weidenmuller, Jr., Arch, a daughter, Julie Jane, on November 5, 1970 and "We plan to dress her in White and Gold." Mr. Weidenmuller works at Lockheed Georgia Company as an Engineering Drafting Specialist. The family resides The Georgia Tech Alumnus
at 2696 Warwick Circle, N.E., Atlanta Georgia. ' O O V. S. Air Force Captain D D David E. Hanson, AE, is attending the Air University's Squadron Officer School at Maxwell AFB, Alabama. U. S. Air Force Captain Ralph P. Heckman, IS, has arrived for duty at Ent AFB, Colo. Captain Heckman, a computer systems analyst, is assigned to the 1151st Air Force Special Activity Squadron. Airman Morrell L. Powell, Jr., BC, has completed basic training at Lackland AFB, Texas. He has been assigned to Sheppard AFB, Texas for training in aircraft maintenance. Robert E. Neiman, Jr., ME, has joined Continental Can Company's Division Engineering Staff at Augusta, Georgia, as Mechanical Project Engineer. He recently received his M.B.A. in Management from St. John's University in New York. Born to Mr. and Mrs. David Obenshain, IE, a son, Mark David, on March 25, 1970. Jerry M. Priestley, IM, has joined Gresham Realty Company, 1819 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30309. Mr. Priestley was with Proctor & Gamble in Augusta, Georgia before joining his old teammate, Johnny Gresham. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Schneider, ME, a daughter, Julie Nan, on November 12, 1970. Mr. Schneider is employed by Convair Aerospace Division of General Dynamics as an aerothermodynamic engineer. The family resides at 6257 Westcreek Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76133. ' O ""7 Gerald Gordon Birdwell, ID, D / has been awarded a National Science Foundation Fellowship for Ph.D. work in Psychology at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Mr. Birdwell has been a graduate teaching assistant and will continue as a part-time teaching assistant. First Lieutenant Lewis Brewer, Jr., IM, recently helped launch a U.S. Air Force Minuteman II intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg AFB, California. Lt. Brewer was the deputy commander of the Whiteman AFB, Mo., missile combat crew which fired the missile. William Edward Bunn, IE, is engaged to Miss Carole Elizabeth Duke. Mr. Bunn is a Sales Engineer Manager for Thompson Company. A December 5 wedding is planned in Athens. Ronald W. Dorman, Phys, was promoted from second to first lieutenant January-February 1971
recently at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. John A. Hauenstein, ME, has been named a career representative of the Atlanta general agency of National Life Insurance Company of Vermont. Born to Mr. and Mrs. James G. Kehoe, Text, a daughter, Stefanie Lyn, on August 22, 1970. The family resides at 3317 Winchester Drive, Greensboro, North Carolina 27406. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. May, ME, a son, Christopher Alan, on July 17, 1970. The family resides at 6412 Wheeler Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina 28211. Bruce R. Olmstead, CE, was married to Miss Rosemary Bradbury of Dunbar, Scotland on August 26, 1970 in Oxford, England. Mr. Olmstead will continue his doctoral research in Fluid Mechanics at Brasenose College, Oxford University and as a tutor at Wadham College, Oxford University. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Leslie W. Rue, IE, a daughter, Elizabeth Ann, on August 29. Elizabeth Ann is the Great-Granddaughter of George W. McCarty (ME '08) and the Granddaughter of John O. McCarty (ME '43). The family resides at 202 Thames Street, Andalusia, Alabama 36420. Joe Wheeler Sullivan, Jr., Math, is engaged to Miss Cherly Ann Grande. Mr. Sullivan is a graduate student at Tech and graduate teaching assistant here. A wedding is planned for December 19. James G. Tench, Jr., EE, has been promoted to Senior Associate Engineer at the International Business Machines' Federal Systems Division in Huntsville, Alabama. James R. Vance, IM, was killed in a flight accident on July 23, 1970 at Homestead Air Force Base, Florida while serving as an officer in the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife and their sixmonth-old daughter, Sally Christine. Mrs. Vance lives at 523 Brook Circle, Griffin, Georgia 30223.
assigned to a unit of the Aerospace Defense Command, which protects the United States against hostile aircraft and missiles. U. S. Air Force First Lieutenant Daniel H. Tarkington, ME, has been given a cash award at WrightPatterson AFB, Ohip, for his military improvement suggestion. First Lieutenant Ronald L. Turner, ChEf was presented the Army Commendation Medal on the termination of two years' service in the Army. Mr. Turner will live in Stanford, California where he will attend Stanford University to study for his master's degree. Joe Parks Walters, MS in City Planning, died November 5, 1970 in Memphis. Mr. Parks was an Assistant Professor of Geography at Memphis State University. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees in geography at the University of Tennessee. Burial was in the Walters Graveyard, LaFollette, Tennessee. He leaves a wife and two daughters. ' O Q Jackson H. Birdsond, MS, D ÂŁ J has been named associate in physical medicine at Emory University. Second Lieutenant Tolar G. Bryan, AE, has been awarded U.S. Air Force pilot wings upon graduation at Williams AFB, Arizona.
' O Q Thomas Arthur Elliott, Jr., D O IM, is engaged to Miss Constance Ann Kiesewetter. Mr. Elliott is a lieutenant in the U. S. Army. Martin Edward Gurian, MS, was awarded a Master of Business Administration from the University of Delaware in June 1970. Barry G. Haber, ChE, has married Miss Robyn Maziar in August, 1970. Mr. Haber is an executive trainee for Gerard Industries International. They will reside in Miami, Florida. U. S. Air Force First Lieutenant Stephen C. Hall, IM, has arrived at Keflavik Airport, Iceland. Lt. Hall is 43
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Born to Mr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Davis, IE, a son, Christopher Stephen, on September 8, 1970. Mr. Davis is stationed at Fort Gordon, Georgia. Lt. Michael T. Dawson, CE, was married to Miss Judith Lynn English on August 8. On August 6, 1970, Lt. Dawson was awarded the Parachute Badge upon completion of the Airborne Course at Fort Benning, Georgia. The Dawsons' reside at 107 McCaskill Place, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Second Lieutenant James R. Dickerson, AE, has been awarded U. S. Air Force pilot wings upon graduation at Moody AFB, Georgia. Lt. Dickerson is being assigned to Charleston AFB, South Carolina for flying duty with a unit of the Military Airlift Command. Second Lieutenant Marsden G. Kelly, Jr., ME, has been awarded U.S. Air Force pilot wings upon graduation at Moody AFB, Georgia. Lt. Kelly is being assigned to Cam Ranh Bay_ AFB, Vietnam for flying duty with a unit of the Pacific Air Forces. U. S. Marine Corps First Lieutenant Sebastian V. Massimini, ME, has
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been awarded pilot wings upon graduation with honors from U. S. Air Force pilot training at Webb AFB, Texas. Lt. Massimini is being assigned to the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Arizona for flying duty. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Nuttall, EE, a daughter, Deborah Lynn, on October 24. Mr. Nuttall is employed by Baxter Laboratories as Assistant to the Director of Manufacturing. The family resides at 914 Old Willow Road, Wheeling, Illinois. U. S. Air Force Captain Leonard J. Otten, III, MS, is attending the Air University's Squadron Officer School at Maxwell AFB, Alabama. John M. Renfroe, Jr., CE, is presently assigned to the USS SEA DEVIL (SSN-664). His address is Lt. (jg) John M. Renfroe, Jr., 6602 Stoney Point North, Norfolk, Virginia 23502. David N. Roberts, Psy, is studying for the M. Div. degree at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. He is also employed as a special operator by the Louisville Gas & Electric Company and as youth
minister by Oakdale Methodist Church, Louisville, Kentucky. Rick Roberts, IM, has founded J. R. Roberts Enterprises, Inc., a management company at 2700 Ridgemore Road, NW, Atlanta 30318. The company is currently working with the Sapphire Valley Ski Lodge in North Carolina. Ying Kuen Shun, EE, has been awarded an advanced degree by the Princeton University. U. S. Air Force Major Hisao Yamada, CE, has received the Distinguished Flying Cross and his fifth through seventh awards of the Air Medal for aerial achievement in Southeast Asia. '"""7 f~\ David Adkins, ME, has joined / l_J the DuPont Company's Plastics Department at the Experimental Station near Wilmington, Delaware where he is working on nylon industrial monofilaments products. He resides at 25 York Road, Deerhurst, Wilmington. Airman Henry T. Crye, IM, has completed basic training at Lackland AFB, Texas. He has been assigned to Keesler AFB, Mississippi for training in the communications field. Second Lt. William F. Dowd, Jr., IM, has been awarded silver wings upon graduation from the U. S. Air Force navigator school at Mather AFB, California. Lt. Dowd is remaining at Mather for specialized training as an electronic warfare officer before reporting to his first permanent unit for flying duty. Charles William LaMan, IM, is engaged to Miss PaEty^ Deloriy, Mr. LaMan is a management associate with Citizens and Southern National Bank. A December 19 wedding is planned in Nashville, Tennessee. Larry Kenneth Mathews, Phy, is one of 187 graduate students who are studying toward advanced degrees under two U. S. Atomic Energy Commission national fellowship programs. Second Lieutenant John C. McLean, Jr., IE, has entere^TU. S. Air Force pilot training at Laredo AFB, Texas. First Lieutenant David M.J^hillips, NE, has been awarded U. S. Air Force pilot wings upon graduation at Moody AFB, Georgia. Lt. Phillips is being assigned to Charleston AFB, South Carolina for flying duty with a unit of the Military Airlift Command. Arthiir_IL_SÂŁringer, III, I M J i a s been commissioned a second lieutenant in the U. S. Air Force upon graduation from Officer Training School at Lackland AFB, Texas. Lt. Springer is being assigned to Craig AFB, Alabama for pilot training. The Georgia Tech Alumnus