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STEVENS SCHOOL
JUNE, 1921
SIXTH STREET AT PARK AVENUE
HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEY
CONTENTS
ADMISSION 10
ADVISORY BOARD 4
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 31
ATHLETICS 34
CALENDAR 42
CERTIFICATES 28
CLASS ORGANIZATIONS 41
COMMENCEMENT 30
CURRICULUM 13
DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECTS 15
DIPLOMAS 28
EXAMINATIONS 29
EXCUSES 24:
FACULTY 5.23
HOME STUDY 28
HONOR ROLLS 38
HONORS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES 32
LOCATION AND BUILDING 9
MANAGEMENT 7
PREPARATION FOR COLLEGE 26
RATES OF TUITION 12
REPORTS 29
SESSIONS 23
STUDENT ACTIVITIES 34
STUDENT COUNCIL 37
STUDENTS 43
ALEXANDER C. HUMPHREYS, M.E., Sc.D., LL.D.
President, Stevens Institute of Technology
FRANCIS J. POND, PH.D.
Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Morton Memorial
Laboratory, Stevens Institute of Technology
WILLIAM R. HALLIDAY, M.E.
Assistant Professor of Machine Design, Stevens Institute of
Technology
ADVISORY BOARD
FACULTY
B. F. CARTER, A.M., PRINCETON
Head Master
FRANK J. DAVEY, M.D., LONG ISLAND
MATHEMATICS AND SENIOR ENGLISH
ERWIN W. GROVE, PH.B., LAFAYETTE
SCIENCE AND HISTORY
HENRY P. SCRATCHLEY, A.M., B.D., GRISWOLD
MATHEMATICS
JEROME L. KERBECK, B.S., A.M., COLUMBIA
ENGLISH
LEON E. DANIELS, A.B., UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT
LANGUAGES
JOSEPH F. SULLIVAN, BUFFALO STATE NORMAL
MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE
LESLIE C. SPRY, B.S., NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
MATHEMATICS, ENGLISH, AND HISTORY
ALLEN P. TANNER, A.B., YALE
LANGUAGES
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THOMAS A. T. COLLETT, A.M., COLUMBIA
SCIENCE AND FREE HAND DRAWING
SAMUEL H. LOTT, M.E., STEVENS INSTITUTE
Assistant Professor, Stevens Institute
MECHANICAL DRAWING
LOUELLA J. BENSON
Secretary
STEVENS SCHOOL
STEVENS SCHOOL, founded in 1870 by the Trustees
of Stevens Institute of Technology, has had a long and
successful existence. It was one of the first schools
in the country to offer satisfactory training in Mathe-
matics and Science, as it introduced into its curriculum at the be-
ginning several novel features, one of which was the teaching of
two mathematical subjects during the same year.
From 1912 to 1916, Stevens Institute had grown so rapidly in
numbers on account of admission by certificate as well as by ex-
amination, that part of the school building on River Street had
been occupied by the Institute classes and, in October, 1916, the
Trustees decided, with regret, that they would need the whole
building as a recitation hall, the change to take effect in Septem-
ber, 1917.
At once, Mr. B. F. Carter and Mr. L. G. Saunders, for many
years members of the Faculty, started to make arrangements to
continue the School in a new location. They were fortunate in
securing the former Hoboken High School building, and Stevens
School opened on September 17, 1917, for the first year under the
new management. The Head Masters enjoyed the co-operation
of the Trustees of the Institute and the assistance of many of the
former excellent Faculty.
The Trustees wished the close relations between
of the Institute and School to continue and Dr.
Alexander C. Humphreys, President of the
Faculty and Board of Trustees, sent to patrons
a letter embodying their views, in which he says:
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LOCATION AND BUILDING
The School occupies the former Hoboken High
School building, called the Martha Institute, at the
corner of Sixth Street and Park Avenue. It is easily accessible
from all points in metropolitan New York and New Jersey, as
it is only thirteen minutes' walk from the Hudson Tubes Ter-
minal, the Lackawanna Terminal, the Barclay, Christopher, and
Fourteenth Street ferries. In addition, it is but three short blocks
from the Washington Street trolley line, and one block from the
Willow Avenue line, to both of which transfers may be obtained
from the Jersey City, Weehawken, West Hoboken, and Union
Hill lines, and all through lines entering Hoboken.
Umlirtng The large brick building is well adapted for school
purposes, situated as it is on a corner, with light
and air on all four sides and on streets paved with asphalt or
wood blocks. Every classroom is well ventilated and lighted, not
only by large windows, but also by electric light for dark and
stormy days.
The whole building was thoroughly renovated and put in the
best of condition, the heating plant overhauled and additional
radiation installed. There are five fire exits and a wide fire
escape with regular steps, leading from the top floor.
On the ground floor is a large assembly hall where the School
gathers for singing and public speaking, for addresses by men of
influence in various lines, for reports of athletic activities, and
for meetings that tend to develop school morale. In this way,
each student realizes that he is an integral part of the School,
while section and class feeling merge into school loyalty.
On the floors above the hall are nine classrooms, two large labo-
ratories, a reading room, office, and lunchrooms.
The Hoboken Turn Hall, one-half block away, is used during
the winter for basket ball.
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COMMENCEMENT
1920
The Third Annual Commencement of the School took place on
Friday, June 11, 1920, at 8 p.m., in the auditorium of Stevens
Institute of Technology.
After introductory remarks by the Head Master, the Salutatory
was delivered by Marshall Alexander Laverie. The feature of
the exercises was the address to the graduating class by President
Alexander C. Humphreys of Stevens Institute of Technology.
This was followed by the Valedictory, delivered by Andrew
Charles Becker, and the presentation of prizes and conferring of
conferred on the following members of the Class of 1920:
William Clayton Andre
Frederick Charles Barton, Jr.
Charles Edward Basso
Andrew Charles Becker
Joseph Christian Becker
Paul Norman Bertuch
William Moore Black
John Burian
Martin Walter Cooke
Norman Edwin Danzberger
Edward Payson Dwyer, Jr.
Charles Fern
Hopkins Fisher
Harry George Hadeler
William George Hirschfeld
Luman George Hubbell
Richard Dickinson Jewett
Frank Ayr Joline
Edward Stanley Kelly
Albert Franklin Lager
Marshall Alexander Laverie
Marshall Borman Lisowski
Percival Carlton Lissenden
Alexander Miller
Carl Frank Oelhaf, Jr.
Charles Dietrich Oltmann
Frederick Theodore Oltmann
Robert Goddeau Overbaugh
Harold Morrison Robertson
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Charles Schmidt, Jr.
Lauriston Sale Taylor
Frank William Schreiner
William Dominic Ward
James Worthington
After the graduating exercises, the Class of 1920 held their
Class Day. The interesting program included remarks by the
President of the Class, Marshall Alexander Laverie, the Prophecy,
written by Frank Webster Price, Jr., and delivered by Frank
William Schreiner, the Class Poem by Paul Norman Bertuch, the
Legacies, arranged by the Commencement Committee and be-
queathed by Martin Walter Cooke, the Class Will, drawn up by
Luman George Hubbell and read by Percival Carlton Lissenden.
The Commencement Exercises of the Class of 1921 will be held
on Friday evening, June 10th, 1921. All friends of the School
are invited to attend.
Diplomas have been conferred during the year, upon completion
of the required work, upon the following:
Frank Webster Price, Jr., as of the Class of 1920.
Nils Gustav Fischer, as of the Class of 1920.
August William Lentz, Jr., as of the Class of 1920.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The Stevens School Alumni Association was organized in De-
cember, 1918, with the following officers:
President, R. R. ZISETTE, '18 Secretary, R. D. TERHUNE, '18
A banquet was held on June 20, 1919, at which time the annual
election of officers took place. The following officers were elected
for the year 1919-1920:
President, W. S. SHELLY, '18 Secretary, A. G. GALE, '19
Address: Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, N. J.
These officers continue for the year 1920-1921.
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HONORS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES
Those students in each class having the highest
general average are placed on the Honor Roll for
each six weeks, for the term, and for the year.
At the graduating exercises in June, that member of the Senior
Class who has the highest standing for the last three years is ac-
corded the honor of delivering the Valedictory, while the student
who stands next highest delivers the Salutatory.
In June 1920, M. A. Laverie was the Salutatorian of the class
and A. C. Becker, the Valedictorian.
Through the kindness of the Trustees of Stevens
Institute of Technology, four scholarships in the
Institute are held by the School, one of which is given annually
to that member of the Senior Class who obtains the best average
for the Upper Middle and Senior years. This scholarship is
worth $275 per year, as it consists of the remission of tuition in
the Institute.
The forty-sixth annual competition, June, 1920, was won by
A. C. Becker with an average of 93.13.
The following prizes are offered:
A medal to the student who, in the opinion of the
Faculty and the Student Council, has done the most during the
year to promote the interests of the School. This is called the
Student Council Medal.
Won, 1918, by W. J. Brown, '18.
Won, 1919, by R. W. Emerson, '19.
Won, 1920, by A. C. Becker, '20. Honorable mention, M. A.
Laverie, '20, P. C. Lissenden, '20.
A medal for the highest standing for the year in each of the
four classes. Won, 1920: Senior Class, by A. C. Becker, '20;
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FOOTBALL TEAM, 1920
Upper Middle Class, by V. de C. Lynn, '21; Lower Middle Class,
by B. S. Flanagan, '22; Junior Class, by E. A. Huser, '23.
Honorable mention: P. C. Lissenden, '20; B. E. Roetheli, '21;
W. J. Volckhausen, '22; C. L. Henricks, '23.
A medal to that member of the Senior Class who has obtained
the highest standing in Algebra throughout the school course.
Won, 1920, by A. C. Becker, '20. Honorable mention, L. G.
Hubbell, '20.
A medal to that member of the Senior Class who has obtained
the highest standing in both Physics and Chemistry, including
laboratory work. Won, 1920, by P. C. Lissenden, '20. Honor-
able mention, A. C. Becker, '20, M. A. Laverie, '20, L. G. Hub-
bell, '20.
A medal to that member of the Senior Class who has obtained
the highest standing in English throughout the school course.
Won, 1920, by A. C. Becker, '20. Honorable mention, P. C.
Lissenden, '20, M. A. Laverie, '20, C. Schmidt, Jr., '20.
In memory of John Salmon Powers, '22, deceased, his parents
have presented to the School a Liberty bond, the interest of which
will be used annually as a prize for the highest standing for the
year in Physiography, a subject in which this young man was very
deeply interested. This prize will be awarded for the first time
in 1921.
Hereafter, one medal only outside of the Student Council
Medal will be awarded to any one student.
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BASKET BALL
Captain Milton K. Emerson
Manager R. Henry Smart
BASEBALL
Captain '. . Vincent de C. Lynn
Manager Andrew F. Hopper
LACROSSE
Captain George W. Faurie
Manager Melvin F. Weisbart
TRACK
Manager George W. Faurie
TENNIS
Manager James K. Bradley
For the past four years the students of the School
have published a school paper, the LEVER. This
appears three times during the year. The 1920-1921 staff consists
of the following, with Mr. Kerbeck as the Faculty Adviser:
Ediitorial Staff
Editor-in-Chief........V. de C. Lynn, 1921
Assistant Editor-in-Chief.....E. H. Bertuch, 1922
Literary Editor........J. K. Bradley, 1921
Assistant Literary Editor.....E. P. Pattberg, 1922
Assistant Art Editor.......N. L. Rowe, 3d, 1922
Athletic Editor.......R. O. Sanderson, 1921
Assistant Athletic Editor.....R. H. Smart, 1921
Gossip Editor.........H. J. Benson, 1921
Assistant Gossip Editors . . . A. D. Edelman, 1922
W. C. Beglinger, 1921
Alumni Editor........M. K. Emerson, 1921
Faculty Adviser........J. L. Kerbeck, A. M.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
ATHLETICS
All branches of athletics are fostered by the School
including lacrosse, one of the best possible forms
of out-of-door exercise. Several recent graduates have made
their varsity letter in competition in college in this sport as well
as in baseball, football, and basket ball.
During the winter, basket ball is played at our court in the Turn
Hall, one-half block from the School. In order to interest as
many students as possible and to give them the benefit of actual
games and coaching, intersection series are played between the
classes.
Mr. Spry, of our own Faculty, acts as coach for football, base-
ball, and basket ball. There are teams also in track, tennis, and
lacrosse.
Candidates are called out for these sports at the proper time,
and it is hoped and expected that as many students as possible will
enter their names, in order to secure the healthy exercise in-
volved.
The Athletic Association is composed of the Faculty
Assnriatinn students of the School. It controls all branches
of athletics under the supervision of the Head
Master. A new constitution has recently been ratified, governing
the award of the school insignia to members of the teams. The
officers for the current year are:
President, V. de C. Lynn, '21; Vice President, J. R. Kelly, '21;
Secretary, R. H. Smart, '21; Treasurer, Mr. Carter.
ATHLETIC LEADERS
1920-1921
FOOTBALL
Captain Milton K. Emerson
Manager Frank E. Livingston
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V. de C. Lynn, 1921
E. H. Bertuch, 1922
J. K. Bradley, 1921
E. P. Pattberg, 1922
N. L. Rowe, 3d, 1922
R. O. Sanderson, 1921
R. H. Smart, 1921
H. J. Benson, 1921
W. C. Beglinger, 1921
A. D. Edelman, 1922
M. K Emerson, 1921
J. L. Kerbeck, A. M.
Following up the plan begun three years ago, to give the stu-
dents an opportunity to co-operate in promoting the welfare of
the School and to assist by acting as a clearing house for various
activities, both mental and physical, this year's Student Council
has been formed, consisting of the President of each class, the
Vice President and Secretary of the Senior Class, one repre-
sentative elected by each of seven sections, and the President of
the Athletic Association, the Head Master and Mr. Spry serving
as Faculty members.
The Council organized as follows: President, M. K. Emerson,
'21; Vice President, J. R. Kelly, '21; Secretary, G. W. Faurie, '21;
Members: H. J. Fisher, '21, V. de C. Lynn, '21, B. E. Roetheli,
'21, D. C. Fox, '22, E. K. Zimmermann, '22, W. E. Fischer, '22,
H. C. Higbie, '23, K. R. Zimmermann, '23, M. B. Frey, '23,
F. MacNeille, '24, B. Hartman, '24, Mr. Spry, Mr. Carter.
In accordance with the Constitution of the Stevens School
Athletic Association, the Student Council has awarded the S. S.
to the following players on the Football Team of 1920: M. K.
Emerson, '21, Captain; F. E. Livingston, '21, Manager; G. W.
Faurie, '21, R. H. Smart, '21, J. R. Kelly, '21, B. E. Roetheli, '21,
C. H. Finke, '21, E. A. Powers, '21, N. G. Fischer, '21, W. E.
Fischer, '22, H. Hobelmann, '22, E. J. Bartman, '22, E. S. Penny,
'22, D. C. Fox, '22, H. C. Higbie, '23, and the S. S. 2 for Foot-
ball to J. P. Nesbitt, '21.
The following members of the Basket Ball Team of 1920-1921
have been awarded the S. S.: M. K. Emerson, '21, Captain; R. H.
Smart, '21, Manager; A. F. Hopper, '21, R. O. Sanderson, '21,
G. W. Faurie, '21, A. L. Ruefer, '22, E. H. Van Duyn, '22, H. C.
Higbie, '23. The S. S. 2 for Basket Ball has been awarded
to H. J. Fisher, '21, C. H. Finke, '21, M. F. Weisbart, '21, J. H.
Tietjen, '21, D. J. Schoonmaker, '21, A. W. Laytham, '22, W. S.
Dunn, '23, I. C. Wilson, '23.
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BUSINESS STAFF
Business Manager B. E. Roetheli, 1981
i L. R. Haas, 1931
Assistant Business Managers . j E Kj Zimmermann, 1988
Advertising Manager R- T. Weaver, 1981
BViliralrn Tw0 years orchestra was formed among the
members of the School, and it has been of great
assistance in leading the singing in assembly and in playing on
several occasions. The membership of the orchestra is as fol-
lows: E. S. Penny, '28, Piano; G. W. Faurie, '81, First Violin;
H J. Kaht, '21, Second Violin; A. L. Ruefer, '22, Cornet; J. H.
Tietjen, '22, C. G. Brewer, '21, Traps; A. O. Oberle, '22, Banjo;
B E. Roetheli, '21, Saxophone; W. R. Mook, '21, Cornet.
aih.n- The cheer leaders for the year have been; J. H.
Sr. Ti"i™' '21' and H' J' Fi,her' '2L
(U","m™r"m™t This committee iscomposed of L. R. Haas, Chair-
EST ?""' W- C. Beglinger, H. J. Benson, J. R. Kelly,
J. K. Bradley, B. E. Roetheli.
o r This committee has the following members: V. de C.
ylZlmte Lynn, H. J. Fisher, G. W. Faurie, M. K. Emerson.
ffiuinmUtcp
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STUDENT COUNCIL
HONOR ROLL
Highest standing for the year ending June 11, 1920
SENIOR CLASS, 1920
A. C. BECKER, 91.4
P. C. LISSENDEN, 89.8
F. T. OLTMANN, 85.4
M. LISOWSKI, 85.1
M. A. LAVERIE, 84.4
P. N. BERTUCH, 82.9
L. G. HUBBELL, 82.7
C. SCHMIDT, JR., 82.1
UPPER MIDDLE CLASS, 1921
V. DE C. LYNN, 91.6
B. E. ROETHELI, 91.3
M. F. SEIDLER, 88.7
J. H. VREELAND, 88.6
R. O. SANDERSON, 87.6
J. K. BRADLEY, 85.9
H. J. BENSON, 83.6
N. L. MESSINA, 82
LOWER MIDDLE CLASS, 1922
B. S. FLANAGAN, 83.7
W. J. VOLCKHAUSEN, 82.9
G. E. LAUTERBACH, 82.7
G. REZOS, 82.5
H. D. DAVIS, 82
E. R. GRAUERT, 82
JUNIOR CLASS, 1923
E. A. HUSER, 90.1
C. L. HENRICKS, 88.9
K. R. ZLMMERMANN, 88.9
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HONOR ROLL
Highest standing for the half year ending January 31, 1921
SENIOR CLASS, 1921
J. W. KINNEY, 91
H. G. CRADDOCK, 90
S. CASAVECCHIA, 87.6
L. R. HAAS, 86.8
M. F. SEIDLER, 84.6
J. K. BRADLEY, 84
R. E. MCLANE, 83.2
W. W. TWEDDELL, 82.8
UPPER MIDDLE CLASS, 1922
W. J. VOLCKHAUSEN, 91
N. L. ROWE, 3D, 83.4
G. E. LAUTERBACH, 82.7
A. L. RUEFER, 82
LOWER MIDDLE CLASS, 1923
E. R. ALLEN, 85.8
L. L. WELTNER, 85.4
K. R. ZlMMERMANN, 84.9
E. A. HUSER, 84
C. L. HENRICKS, 82.6
JUNIOR CLASS, 1924
F. N. ESHER, 95.3
B. HARTMAN, 88.5
BASKET BALL TEAM, 1921
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