Kevin,

Concerning the construction of the ME-EM Building, I had the good fortune to witness the ceremony of the iron workers setting the last beam at the top of the structure. I was in the upper floor of the chemistry building in Chem Lab when I saw this beam rising up with the American Flag attached to it blowing in the breeze.  When it finally reached the two Iron Workers, they paused in a moment of silence and observed the beam and flag before finally erecting it. This took place probably around 70-71, that’s when I had Chem 1 & 2.  I cherish that view to this day.  I tell this story to my son Isaac, who just started at Tech this fall, following his fathers footsteps in the field of Civil Engineering. Is there anyone else out there that witnessed the setting of the last beam on the ME-EM building?

Dennis E. Pantti, PE, BSCE, 74

Thanks, Dennis—and a good question. Does anyone else remember this ceremony?