John Robb hitting the road:

John Robb, of the Physics Division, retired in March with 11 years service to the lab.

In June 1987, Robb, an accomplished Fermi Lab technician, traveled to Newport News in hopes of becoming involved with building the new lab. He was hired by the Physics Group and loaned to the Superconducting Radio Frequency (SRF) team. He became supervisor of cryounit installation and successfully completed the task in three years. He gathered the team that built the cryounits and developed the cryounit installation method. In the process, he coined what has become known as the "traveler method"--the process used to move the cryounits and install them in their respective locations in the accelerator.

Robb was also an important player on the Hall B team, where he was responsible for the installation of all equipment. He developed all installation plans, equipment requirements and schedules pertaining to Hall B. Robb also served as chief consultant for Hall B coordinators, obtaining the necessary resources to make this vision a reality. According to Bernhard Mecking, Hall B leader, "He told us what was feasible and when we were exceeding state-of-the-art."

After decades of pursuing physics and the development of cutting-edge experimental equipment, Robb now plans to pursue another passion: travel. He plans to be on the road 6--8 months each year. When asked what he will miss most about the lab, Robb said, "I'll miss the friendships and camaraderie and," he added, "I always enjoyed the challenges presented to me while working here."

Good-bye Anne Stewart

An institution at Jefferson Lab has retired. Anne Stewart, administrative assistant to Associate Director of Administration Roy Whitney, bid Jefferson Lab farewell June 30.

Anne has more longevity on site than possibly any other person. Anne predates Jefferson Lab, CEBAF, the Virginia Associated Research Campus, and the Space Radiation Effects Laboratory. Her tenure began here in 1975 with Special Programs for William & Mary.

Anne's history with the site, and her competence will be missed, says Roy Whitney. But Anne already has a new goal in sight: "Whipping her retired husband into shape." Look out Garland!

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