College of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons - Cortex Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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committee, provided several new and interesting speakers, among whom were Judge Ben F. Lindsay, W. R. Harriman, Dr. Curtis Brigham, and Dr. Elmer Clark. The Cortex of 1934 was planned and produced by the staff with the intent of giving to the College a yearbook which would be a true depiction of the post season of college life. It is unnecessary to soy that there has been a departure from the usual in its plan, Marshall Reser, the editor, and Dr. W. A. Easter, who so graciously gave of his time and experience as assistant editor, received fine co- operation from the staff in all assignments mode. Appreciation must be tendered to Jack Pessis, business manager,- to A. L. Wood, photography; E. W. Ashland, for the section Organizations ' ; to Doris Gronicher, for Activities section,- Fleda Brigham, for Classes ; and to Merrie Janet Richards and others who cooperated in making possible the publishing of the Cortex — 1934. Striving to perpetuate the publication of a school newspaper, the staff of the Tenaculum have successfully passed their second milestone. Although the paper has been in evidence for only two years, anticipation of its contents and interest in its monthly appearance on the campus have been established. The Tenaculum has a three-fold purpose; that of fostering school spirit; advertising news and events of interest and value to the student body; and serving as a medium to bring students, faculty, and practicing physicians into a closer and more sympathetic relationship. An effort has been made to publish balanced issues, complete with news, features, and topics of benefit. The athletics of a university usually occupy a position of importance in school activities. This is not true of C.O.P.S. hiere sports, as such, are only sporadically engaged in, and are always of secondary importance, hlowever, numerous interclass matches and tournaments were arranged under the capable directorship of J. Costello, athletic manager for the Associated Students. One of the highlights of the season in women ' s athletic events was the annual tennis tournament. The bitterly fought contest of 1933-34 was played at Victory P.iKc One IIiihJuJ I ' cui

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ACTIVITIES s OCIALand extra-curricular activities at the College of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons are reduced to a minimum, as is the case in most professional schools. hHowever, those which do exist are well supported and thoroughly enjoyed. Periods of physical and mental relaxation moke for more complete concentration and better judgment when these qualities are needed — and for whom are they more necessary than the student of the h ealing Art. For those of executive ability, a student government offers a splendid oppor- tunity for development along this line. The plans and structure of student administra- tion — after much revision and rebuilding — are now quite adequate and admirably adopted to the particular needs of this institution. The Executive Council and the standing committees v ere especially active, the former body meeting regularly on the second and fourth Friday of each month. Many advancements were accomplished by the h ouse and Grounds committee under Robert Ferman. Publicity — Wes Barrett, chairman, was principally concerned with the presentation of a new and better Tenaculum. Carl Smith, as director of finance, prepared a v orkable budget hich allowed a greater expenditure for the Asso- ciation. Field Day and administration dances were under the management of E. W. Ashland and Social committee. Vice-president W. S. FHamlin, as head of the Program Pitge One Hundred Three

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Park. After several matches, the field was narrowed down until Vivian Ackland olone challenged last-year ' s champ, Madge Schwartz. After three spirited sets, the match ended all even, so Miss Schwartz still wears her crown. A similar tournament for men was contested in Arroyo Seco Pork. The final match was played between Robinson, the defending champion and Beck, runner-up. The red-headed Senior proved too much for his opponent and finally won the match to retain the title so well earned the year before. The annual C.O.P.S. Golf tournament was held at the Pasadena Golf Club. Fourteen men participated in the annual classic. Erbs of the Freshmen class walked off with honors, when he shot an 87. Bob Morhordt, lost year ' s champion, was off his game but ended in the money along with hHamlin, Pizey, Goff, MchHenry and Parker. FHandball is played more frequently at C.O.P.S. than any other game. This fact undoubtedly accounts for the great interest shown in the handball tournament this spring. The tournament was on interclass affair, each class holding a series of eliminations to determine its best team. A play-off between the representatives of each class took place to determine the school champions. Interclass basketball games were played m the Hazard Gymnasium. The first series, contested between the Sub-frosh and Freshmen was won by the latter, the scores being 32-12 and 28-15. The final gome between Sophs and Frosh resulted in the Sophomores being sunk into the depths of oblivion by the mighty Freshmen team, who became the intercloss champions. Spring and the baseball season were greated A ith great enthusiasm. The 17th of April marked the official opening of the series with the Freshmen — Sub-freshmen gome. An elimination schedule was arranged for the three lower class teams. The Freshmen won this play-off, but when on Field Day, they met the Junior team, their taste of glory ended with the ignoble score of against the Junior ' s 5. P.igt ' One Hundred Fhe