University of Maryland Baltimore Dental School - Mirror Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

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Governor of Maryland LjOVERNOR Herbert R. O ' Conor was born in Baltimore, November 17, 1896. His early education was obtained at St. Paul ' s Parochial School and Loyola High School. Loyola College graduated him with the degree of A.B. In 192 he re- ceived his LL.B. from the University of Maryland, and in 1924 Loyola conferred on him the degree of Doctor of Laws with the tribute inscribed on his diploma To the youngest Doctor of Laws in the U. S. In 1921 he was appointed Assistant State ' s Attorney, and in 192 3 by the appoint- ment of the late Governor Ritchie, he was made People ' s Counsel of the Public Service Commission. By the election of the following November he was chosen State ' s At- torney by a majority of 3 5,000. This position he held until elected Governor of Mary- land in 193 8. Those who know him attribute his success to keen analytical powers, systematic hard work and untiring energy. Among the societies and clubs that boast his membership are Phi Sigma Frater- nity, City Club, Knights of Columbus and the Loyal Order of Moose. Piigi Tu ' chr

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Our University s President Ju itt i rT.ARRY Clifton Byrd, after a colorful career, now reigns as president of the University of Maryland. He was born in Somerset County, Maryland, in 18 89 and attended Crisfield High School, later being graduated from the Maryland School of Agriculture. During his undergraduate days, he received athletic major letters from four col- leges: University of Maryland, Georgetown, Western Maryland, and George Washington. As an athlete, he was outstanding in football, track, and baseball. Thus it is no wonder that in 1913 he became athletic coach, and added to this, by virtue of his scholastic attainments. Instructor in English and History at the University of Maryland. Later he gave up teaching and became director of athletics, in which capacitv he organized a department combining both athletics and physical education. During the war he organized and directed the Students ' Training Corps Section at College Park. In 1918 he was made assistant to Dr. A. F. Woods, President of the University. Through his efforts in the State Legislature, he was instrumental in the merging of the State Schools of Law, Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy into one body as the University of Maryland. When Dr. Raymond Pearson succeeded Dr. Woods in the Presidency, Harry Byrd remained as assistant. In 1936 Dr. Pearson resigned and Dr. Byrd, formerly athletic director, became President over the great enterprise which is the University of Maryland. Page Eleven

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Our Administrative Assistant OAINT Apoli.onia may be the patron s.iiiit of dentistry, but as students wc look to Splint Katharine. It is she who keeps the troubles of our school life In order, helping when aid is most needed, reprimanding when it is deserved. While moving in an atmosphere of crticiency, she has an affable salutation for all. Through her warm personality, that character- istic of all administrative offices — cool impar- tiality — is tempered into individual cordiality. When our degrees are conferred, we shall at the same time accept the patronage of Saint Apollonia. But we shall always cherish that patron of our student days — Saint Katharine. Katharine Toomey Our Director of Admissions VJUR great regard for Hillie ' is based on the fact that he decided our eligibility for the dental curriculum. But more than grati- tude endears him to us, for it was his cordial welcome to apprehensive would-be dentists which set us at ease and introduced us to a new friendship. Though we see him too sel- dom, he forgets semester hours and prerequi- sites when we meet, and crowds a friendly chat between busy moments. When we share the honor and excitement of graduation with our families and the faculty, we shall not forget the man who helped make it possible. Millie ' s signature will not be on our diplomas, but his name will be indelibly inscribed on our memories. WiLLARD M. HlLLLGLlbl Pugc T jirfccn