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

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Deviating from the customs of recent years, the plans of our annual Field Day v ere loyed in a resort in the Santa Monica Mountains. Swimming pool, athletic field, donee pavilion and cabins among shady trees, gives o brief picture of the grounds. Activity commenced shortly after noon with the baseball gome between the Juniors and Freshmen. Later in the afternoon the track meet was held, the Soph- omores being acclaimed victors. Swimming, horseback riding, h iking and tennis were available for those so minded. At six o ' clock, an outdoor barbecue dinner was served. The evening was made merry by a sport dance. Congeniality and good feeling prevailed, so that now, even though Field Day for 1934 is passed and gone, the memories of a very pleasant occasion remain with all those who attended. This year ' s orchestra was organized under the directorship of Marshall Reser and Ed Lowell. Realizing that a musical group would serve as an enjoyable diversion for its members, at the some time being a source of entertainment for school functions, the Executive Council furnished it with music and drums. Diligent rehearsals soon qualified the bond for public appearance, and open dances on Friday afternoons were introduced to the students. FHi-Jinks found this organization furnishing the music for the show, and playing for the dancing which followed. Other engage- ments included the O.W.N. A. — Auxilliary Benefit dance and entertainment. Peppy, up-to-the-minute entertainment describes the FHi-Jinks which was pre- sented by the Student Body on Friday night, February 16th. The Big Broadcast went on at 8:15 o ' clock. Laughter and enjoyment reigned for two and a quarter hours as representatives of each class and organization carried on with hilarious music and comedy skits. By popular applause the Phi Sigma Gamma fraternity won the prize, presented by the faculty for the best act. Following the jamboree was an informal dance. Those in charge were Wendell Hendricks, director; Marshall Reser and Ed Lowell, band; Mary Emig and Doris Granicher, publicity; P. T. Le- Munyon, stage manager; Babe Wood, lights; and Phil Buckman, K. Rheingons and Bob LeMunyon, tickets. Socially, the college season was opened by the traditional faculty welcome to the new students. Dancing to the enticing melodies of a splendid orchestra mode l ' .igt Urn UinitlnJ Six

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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

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this event one to be long remembered. Attractive decorations and delicious refresh- ments added festivity. Dr. Abbott and his committee have set a precedent of achieve- ment difficult to be surpassed. On April 13, the Osteopathic Women ' s National Association and Auxilliary sponsored a dance and bridge party entertaining the practicing physicians, students and their friends in the auditorium of the college. As a fitting climax to a year filled with good times and nev activities, come the various events given in honor of the graduating class. The importance of the May meeting of the Los Angeles Osteopathic Society was divided between election of officers and a Senior Banquet and Ball. Commencement will again be held in the beautiful Greek Theatre in Griffith Park on the fourth Friday of June. On the program of speakers are N. B. hHenderson, First Congregational minister of Fresno, California, Dr. L. van h . Gerdine, Dr. Abbo tt, Dr. Collinge and R. W. Tibbetts, president of the Senior Class. On the first Monday evening of the State Convention at Long Beach, the new graduates will be guests of the Alumni Association at a dance and reception given in their honor. The good wishes of the entire profession and student association go with them as they begin their great work as physicians. P ige One Hundred Seven