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

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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

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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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J Our School Before New Alterations Began J. HE first lectures on dentistry in America were delivered by Dr. Horace H. Hayden in the University of Maryland, School of Medicine in 1821. With Dr. Chapin A. Harris he proposed the establishment of a dental department as a branch of medical study. Unsuccessful in this venture, the two men founded the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery in 1840. Thus was the first and oldest dental school in the world created as the foundation of the dental profession-. The University of Maryland organized its dental school in 1883. Growth was rapid and in 192 3 it merged with the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery. This newly formed institution became a distinct department of the University under State super- vision, and occupied the building of the old University of Maryland Dental School until 1928, at which time the present building was completed. A modern structure in every detail, it is furnished with new equipment throughout and possesses every accommoda- tion necessary for satisfactory instruction with comfortable arrangements and in pleasant surroundings. All basic phases of dentistry are presented practically in the individual clinical departments which have been provided. At present a large, two-story wing is under construction. This wing will allow a two-fold increase in the facilities of the diagnosis department. Both the radiodontia and exodontia clinics will be expanded. Prominent space for the museum will be pro- vided, and the administrative offices will be transferred. It is expected that this ad- dition will precede the establishment of post-graduate courses, the need of which has been felt for many years. Concomitantly with physical expansion, the school has developed educationally. It is a dental college with the highest rating. And even now, the curriculum is being altered, so that as time goes on and knowledge of dental science increases, Maryland graduates will continue to hold the high place in the dental profession which they have always maintained. Pufic Fourteen