Columbia University College of Pharmacy - Apothekan Yearbook (New York, NY)

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It was bad enough to mutilate these harmless little creatures, but we were also required to set up and use an infernal machine known as the kymograph. We worked in groups of three. There was a drum-smoker (much milder), a kymograph setter-upper, and a butcher. Unfortunately the poor ignorant frog muscle never took Physiology and didn ' t know the proper responses to elicit, so we were forced to use the finger con- stant . By dipping our finger in acetic acid and then hitting the needle, we always got a perfect response to the Turck reflex. Tetanus, clonus, and treppe were easy prey for our educated fingers and soon we were recording responses that the frog never knew he had. With a strong stomach, an experienced finger, and a senior ' s lab reports we managed to pass. I will always remember the guided tour of Central Park that we took on our first day in Pharmacogosy. Until then, when I strolled with a girl through rhe park, I took notice of the elms and the oaks. Now I realize what I was missing. I don ' t think that Professor Pokorny will forget that day either, for it was then that one of nature ' s own, bestowed a trophy upon him as we stood beside the witch hazel bush. We took three other courses that year but not too much can be said about them (safely). Professor Chavkin ' s course on merchandising was strictly one of opinion and as long as the opinion was his, you couldn ' t fail. Then their was the I ' m under 21, the conttact is void course given by Dapper Dan Kravitz. Most of the time here was spent sleeping behind Lilly ' s accounting and record system during the lecture. Last of all was Mr. Weingold ' s course on Inorganic medicinals. All that I learned from this course was that every item in the USP, a nd NF is either efflorescent, deliquescent, hygroscopic or just doesn ' t give one good G.. damn. Thus ended the third year. Many were missing from our ranks, but we had heard rumors that seniors never fail, so we faced the prospect of our senior year undaunted. ZJ-oarlk iji ear This was to be the year that we were to correlate what we had learned the past three years. Unfortunately, along with this correlation process we were given a few ( ? ) more courses such as, Bacteriology, Organic Medicinals, Dispensing III, and First Aid. The course that we enjoyed the most was organic medicinals because of inter- esting content, general tests, and most of all its lack of class hours. Once a month the Dean (our instructor) managed to put in a guest appearance. At these visits reams of printed material were distributed, listing proprietaries. What appealed to us most were the genetal exams, for nothing specific was asked. It was a great relief to hear that we didn ' t have to memorize the long organic formulas; all we had to do was recognize them for exams.

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Larry . . . One of the more prominent mid- night oil Berners , Lou is known as a hard worker. He still finds time to devote to such diversified activities as the choral group, and Apothekan, and active participa- tion in D.S.T. affairs. If you are looking for a vigorous discussion. Lou is definitely your man, as de- bating is one of his outstanding activities. Lou is undecided as to plans after graduation, but with his many ideas, we can look to big things from him. ACTIVITIES: D.S.T. Anodyne Staff Apothekan Staff Choral Group A.Ph.A. LOUIS L. BERNER 644 Warwick St. Brooklyn, New York ACTIVITIES: A.Ph.A. Morretti . . . as he is affectionately called, came to the Class of ' 53 from Sampson College. Arnie, who is one of our happily married Seniors, also spent time in the Armed Forces during World War II. He is a Brooklyn boy who skipped town to live in New Jersey. Some members of the class are still wondering whether the radio we gave him as a wedding present was put to good use on his honey- moon. After graduation Amies plans will center around a career in industry. ARNOLD D. BEST 30 Bergen Ave. Jersey City, N. J. 24