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

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6? CCS!-if PHALILMAKQN gg?-0 P7 C' 6' ' 4 LH A? 2? was followed by the first dance in February, 1925, at the Hotel McAlpin to which rnany distinguished persons connected With the College were invited and all Joined in complimenting the members upon the undoubted success of the affair. Before the success attendingthe previous affair had been dimmed, an open meeting and reception Was tendered at the Blackbird Tea Room, this time Mrs. Lohness, Mrs. Blankand Miss J. Blanchard joined our honorary roll of sisters. Though these beginnings were not very auspicious as far as the full realization of our aims were concerned, yet it is to these struggling pioneers to Whom credit is due for their persistance in meeting the various crisis vvhich, fromtime to time, threatened the very existence of the organization, with unflinching courage and supreme faith in their convictions. No sooner did the college open in the fall of 1926 than a new spirit of activity took possession of its members. The girls set about to realize a task they had set themselves sometime ago. That is toperpetuate the name and ideals associated with the late Dr. D. C. Mangan, a name Which shall always be dear to the hearts of the students of the Brooklyn College of Pharmacy. Accordingly on November 18th, 1926, Miss Zoe Feldberg, acting Chancellor, presented on behalf of the Sororitya tablet to the Brooklyn College of Pharmacy, preceding the presentation by a brief eulogy extolling the beneficial influences of Dr. Mangan, not- onlyon the past but on future generations. From its very inception the Sorority planned to extend its scope and influence to include students at other colleges of Pharmacy and the Allied Sciences.- The first step taken in that direction vvasfto form' the Beta Chapter at the Connecticut College of Pharmacy. Negotiations are novv under Way to include several other -colleges as Sister Chapters. A fond hope is cherished that before long the supreme goal of the Sorority Will come to be realized with the Alpha Chapter at the Brook- lyn College of Pharmacy, the mother of a national organization With sister chapters in every Pharmaceutical, Dental and Medical college in the country Where Women students are admitted. ' A Thus by encouraging its members to active .participation in college activities, .and especially by constantly holding before its members the highest and noblest ideals, Sigma Lambda Phi, holds out to its members a Worthy goal to aim at, so that When thei-r preparation is ended and they begin life's Work in earnest, they shall have learned the secret of getting the most out of life for themselves, and doing the greatest good to others. To be trusted, to be encouraged, to be appreciated and to be loved makes possible the practically impossible and renders the joy of success more keen and the sting of sorrovv less poignant. 'This is What the Sigma Lambda Phi means to all Who have come Within the radius of her Warmth and light. Her message to all, its present and future members, is to c'Carry Oni' and never allovv its beacon light to dim in brilliance. V v Page ZI5 5 'rv WQQ l C4994 c - ASIC

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'1 l l if . Ax, rv .1 ,. ,L , if wi, .4 .Q fx i History of the Sigma Lambda ' Phi Sorority N AN atmosphere touched with a mystical beauty.by the pale.fi1cker1n.g candle light, I stood with eyes sparkling and heart beating wildly, in the midst o a human circle of white robed figures, waiting tremulously for the sacred words which would admit me to the ranks of the tried and chosen few of the Sigma Lambda Phi Sorority. Thus did we all at one time or another undergoothe thrilling experience of being initiated into a company of kindred souls, fired with the same lofty ideals and aspirations, thus were we welcomed into a .society whlch a1mS to encourage a sincere development of character, to maintain a high standard of scholarship, to inspire a whole hearted interest in college affairs and a love of ser- vice to humanity through our chosen profession-Pharmacy. To determine whether the existence of the Sorority as a potent. factor, not only in college and the individual existence of its members, but also in the- phar- maceutical world, we must ascertain certain facts. What combination of circum- stances call the EAKIJ into being? What has it to its credit in the line of accomplish- ments? What is it doing at the present time to warrant its existence? A An understanding of the natural longing of young hearts for friendship, espe- cially during the years when a college girl is peculiarly in need of the close com- panionship of those who will treat them with a mixture of charity and frank criticism, a ,desire to secure recognition for themselves as a vital part of the college body politic, to find woman's true place in pharmacy and at the same time to lay the foundation for life-long friendships, these were the creative factors which breathed the spark of life into the Sorority. In the fall of IQ22, a small group ofiloyal young women inspired by these same lofty ideals and aspirations, convened at the home of one of the group and started the nucleus of the Sigma Lambda Phi Sorority. It was realized at the very begin- ning that 'one of the first necessities for an orderly and successful existence would be a constitution suited to the needs of the society. This task was put into coni- petent hands and no sooner was that taskcompleted when the plans were laid before the Dean for approval. The Dean, Dr. Anderson, under whose inspiring guidance the Sorority began to ,bloom and prosper, readily granted the reouest. together with the encouraging assurance that the Faculty would regard the infant baby sister a decided acquisition to the student body. Trials, obstacles and repeated discouragements seemed to come up at every turn butthet'-l d'fi' ' 1 , t ire ess energy an in nite patience and perseverance turned the tide in their favor and in 1923 a charter of incor oration wa ' f f ties at Albany. One of the first opportunities to serve the college did not find the Sorority lacking in warmth of response and enthusiastic co-operation. D ' tl d ' 'i for a new building sponsored by the G. O. in March 1 Lirlilg le rn C the significant sum of one hundred dollars. - At the first social function sponsored by the Sorority in Feb C ' M - William C. Anderson became the first Honorary member of tlibuS2roi'i?t:iii, Tib- , , ie members of ZACP will ever remember with gratitude her motherlv interest in the activities of, not only the Sorority as a whole, but each of its members. iiThiQ p s recen ed rom the authori- , 1923, t ie Sorority contributed s av VC, 1 O l ,f'N,v, l Page 2I4 ,iff Lf 'D! ' l COA - , Wi? ' ff:-.11 . . . ..,,.-.,,,. N., f ...,. .. . . ,. . ....,,,': VY , F, ,,,.,-,,, gf. 'xg-351 .2392 diff 1 'V' ,. , mic: as ML, l c , fi. -5 351 gl- s 11453 4 wi 'i 'I Ai , ic-ug in . if

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L ill i - , . 2 X013 XGA' , i Cqlif PHAQVWKON K-79 H95 A ' ' 1 A Ag, Alumni Association Brooklyn College of Pharmacy FTER HAVING been in a dormant state for the past five years, the. Brook- lyn College of Pharmacy Alumni Association has this year come into its own. Immediately upon the inception of its latest, the Class of 1926, the organiza- tion proceeded to elect a new set of oflicers, and these officers, with the aid of the Collegeauthorities, have succeeded in making IQ26-IQ27 OI16 of thi? IT10S'f DOW' worthy years in the history of the Alumni Association. r The officers, with the assistance of theirvarious committees, have all worked towards a common end, and the success of theaffairs, backed by this Organization, fully attest to this statement. With the desire to again take over our rightful place as an important adjunct of the College, in matters pharmaceutical, the Association has made various plans. Among these, is a banquet on Commencement Evening. - This is toserve a double purpose, first, as an outlet for the sparkling energy of the newly created Ph.G.'s., and secondly, as a means of welcoming to our midst, a new unit, 1927. Together with this, we have made plans to attend and support any activity run by the school, or any of its organizations, if this activity is beneficial to the school and to pharmacy. Always keeping in mind that the successful exponents of the art of pharmacy are many sided individuals, we have not neglected to impress our members with the importance of the practical side of pharmacy. With this end in view, we scheduled several speakers of note, and had ,them address us on affairs of import- ance concerning ithe Profession. It is thefervent wish, hope and desire of the present officers of the Association, that when 727 is incepted into the organization, they too will put their shoulders to the wheel, and assist the Association back to its previous high plane. Knowing ,27, as we do, we do not for a moment doubt that this will be the case, and, God ' willing, we will continue to make further progress. QV W Page 216 4-T,X'k y - - A YE fb-. 5 l