Brooklyn College of Pharmacy - Pharmakon Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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I CC:-5-55 PHAIRVIAKQN SQQSO ? Ca chi few ' I 9Ae 9AQ 1 History of Delta Sigma Theta Fraternity HE HISTORY OF civilization through the countless ages is replete in varied but nevertheless essential processes of membership and organization. Begin- ning with the dawn of man's existence. membership and organization found their first expression in the family circle. We may well ask who has not heard the ancient story of the husbandmaifs advice to his sons, wherein they were enjoined to band together for the common strength and weal of the whole, because of the ineifectiveness of endeavor when divided. Following this natural law, clans, tribes and all of the successive steps toward nationalization have slowly evolved, in order to better meet the responsibilities of carrying out its ideals and to secure for their followers those things which make for happy and well rounded lives. This gradual metamorphorsis exemplifies the 'rise of Delta Sigma Theta. From a modest beginning as a small club, with the definite idea instilled, to advance the cause of ethical pharmacy and its allied sciences of medicine and dentistry, it has grown to an organization of national proportions and pharmaceutical repute. From a mere handful of men organized at the Brooklyn College of Pharmacy it now has chapters in ten leading colleges and universities, numbering in its roster of almost 2ooo members, recognized leaders in all branches of pharmacy, medicine and dentistry. In the Fall of 1914, A. Bertram Lemon, then a Post Graduate student at our College and now associated with the teaching staff of the Buffalo College of Phar- macy, along with five loyal adherents, organized the Mortar and Pestle Club of the Brooklyn College of Pharmacy, for the advancement of ethical pharmacy and its allied sciences. The Mortar and Pestle Club proved to be the foundation for the Delta Sigma Theta Fraternity. The club started activities with an initial membership of twenty students and elected Sam Marcus, as temporary chairman. In 1915, the members elected their first set of Officers. Those who received the coveted honors were: BENJAMIN L. MILANA ...... Prefident HARRY GORDON . . . Vice-President. DAVID LEVINE . . . Secretary MARIO A. PELLERANO ..... Trearwer Simultaneously, with the election of officers, the club held its initial dance .at Willoughby Mansion, which proved the forerunner of many successful social functions of the club and later of the Fraternity. Gn December Ilth, 1915, the Mortar and Pestle Club received its papers of Incorporation from the University of the State of New York and was Incorporated as the Alpha Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Fraternity and chose Harry Gordon as its Chancellor. The fraternity grew by leaps and bounds and in the short space of four months the Beta Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Fraternity was organized at Columbia College of Dentistry. Rapidly, the other linksvwere forged In the fraternal chain to include Tuft's Medical College at Boston, University of Pennsylvania Dental College, Temple University of Dentistry, both in Philadelphia, College of Phar- macy of the City of New York, Flower Hospital Medical College, New York Pa ge 209 .f -PJ COA - - KU:

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YCVUH . A ,Q5S C4533 PI-IAQMAKON X30 ? C' I IBIJI 4 6: I ALPHA CHAPTER I OFFICERS H. HARVEY ABRAMESCO . Royal Chancellor DAVE A- TARLOW . Royal' Vice Cliaiieelor SAMUEL NECHAMKIN . Royal Scribe ALVIN DIAMOND . . Royal Treasurer MAX I. KERN . . . Royal Historian MORRIS SHENKER - Royal Correfjooriclirig Scribe DAVID SHOTSKY . 6 . . Royal Seritiriel FRATRES IN FACULTAT E BERL S. ALSTODT WILLIAM C. ANDERSON JOSEPH S. GOLDWAG A. PERCIVAL LOHNESS JOSEPH L. MAYER - ' WILLIAM H. WEYCANDT BENJAMIN L. MILANA JOSEPH A. ORTOLAN WILLIAM M. PARADIS FREDERICK SCHROEDER JOHN H. STOCKER FRATRES IN COLLEGIO JOSEPH AUSTIN MAX BAKER JOSEPH BECK ISADORE BUCHALTER JOSEPH A. COHEN. FRANK CAPPOLA MEYER FEIN MORTON FEIN BERNARD FERBER . LEON FICHMAN NORBERT APAT - FRANK APRIGLIANO FRANK ARTALE ' JOHN BERLUCCI A Clary of 727 JOSEPH GORDON ABRAHAM JANOESKY MAX I. KERN JOSEPH LEIBOWITZ SAMUEL LEVITSKY HARRY S. LICHTMAN ABRAHAM I. MARANS SIDNEY MARCUS SAMUEL NECHAMKIN PHILIP NEMSER LOUIS NEWMAN Clay: of '28 GEORGE COHEN PHILIP ERLICH I HARRY FINERMAN I I COSMO PETRELLO LEO RICH JOSEPH SALAMONE THOMAS SANCETTA MARTIN SHWIMER MORRIS SHENKER DAVID SHOTSKY RAPHAEL P. STEIN DAVE A. TARLOW HENRY UNDERWEISER LOUIS FISCHER ABRAHAM A. GREENBERG JAMES MALIESE VITO J. MUSSO ' I Mp, Page 208 fy 4 'EOQQQ - 2 C: ' -Q . 5, gm,- . Q .I I P I K I -5: If, I . IN, II II, ' Ip I S' -., I! I'-vig V, . Ii? MY, S' x X F. , 5- '5 I,- 435. Al, I . J 1. I s If ' .ft ,ui .4 If If I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I , f I . 1-.ff . 6,

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'QCP 4 i C3233 PMAQVIAKON j PFW 115 4 v University of Dentistry, in New York City, and New Jersey College of Pharmacy in Newark, New Jersey. Finally on February 6th, 1927, the Supreme Council of the Delta Sigma Theta tendered a dinner at the Hotel Empire tothe initiates of Kappa chapter at the Long Island College Hospital. The initiation of Kappa, forged the last link in the chain necessary for Delta Sigma Theta to be recognized as a National Frater- nity, having ten or more active Intercollegiate Chapters. It is safe to prophecy that before the close of 1927, .two or more chapters will have been added to the rapidly growing chain of active links working for the common cause to advance the ethics of the healing arts of pharmacy, medicine and dentistry. Thus we see that Delta Sigma Theta has followed the trend of civilization in its growth towards nationalism. p I 4 . Not only is Delta Sigma Theta noted for its rapid growth but also because it is so different in many ways from other' intercollegiate fraternities. - Firstly, it is the only organization of its kind in 'the United States which em- braces the three healing arts of pharmacy, medicine and dentistry. Secondly, Delta Sigma Theta is one of the few non-sectarian fraternities. Thirdly, Alpha Chapter, along with several other chapters, points with pride to the fact that most of the teaching staff are honorary members of the fraternity. Lastly, the high scholastic standing of its members is its f'raison.d'etre . The Delta Sigma. Theta Fraternity has always been recognized as a leading factor in college life and has come to the fore on more than one occasion. In order to keep alive the ideals of two of our deceased professors, the Delta Sigma Theta Fraternity has perpetuated their memories by awarding annually two gold medals, known asthe Professor Joseph Kahn Memorial Award for pro- ficiency in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and the Professor Frederic P. Tuthill Memo- rial Award for the highest standing in Practical Pharmacy. At the annual banquet tendered to the Basketball Team by the General Or- ganization of the Brooklyn College of Pharmacy, it has been the 'custom of the Fraternity, for the past few years, to award a token of their esteem to the Basket- ball Team for its meritorious work throughout the season. P TheiDelta Sigma Theta Fraternity takes this opportunity .of thanking its honorary members for their interesting talks on meeting nights and their' whole hearted support of the social functions of the Fraternity. The Fraternity is also the proud possessor of a rare, antique,,ivory gavel, which is highly treasured, not only for-its -value but also because itwas presented by our own Doctor William H. Weygandt. . We point with pride to the fact that due to the generosity of Doctor Gelber, honorary member of our Flower Hospital Chapter, we are able to boast of a pri- vate room in the Gelber Sanitarium for the exclusive use of Delta Sigma Theta members. This is another instance where our honorary fratres have shown the spirit of Delta Sigma Theta in their association with us. The fratres of Delta Sigma Theta are proud of their organization, constantly striving for the betterment of the healing arts, proud in their choice of honorary members, men who have made their mark in their respective branches of endeavor, proud of their intercollegiate affiliations, proud to call themselves Delta Sigma Theta Fraternity menibecause it stands for the best in the advancement of the ethical side of the healing arts of pharmacy, medicine and dentistry. Page 210 ,f DJ Q X, C45 4 - v Mx: