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

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SENIOR CLASS John W. Toffic President of Senior Class OFFICERS J. W. Toffic President M. Singer Vice-President F. A. Marano Secretary J. I. Zeger Treasurer E. P. McDaniel Sergeant-at-Arms J. C. Dembo Historian W. D. Haggerty Student Representative C. Paul Miller, D.D.S. Honorary President senior Class Chronicle The excitement of returning to school in the fall was heightened by national elections, the war, and the battle for patients. We were fortunate in being addressed by such outstanding inen as Dr. Hume of the foreign mission service, who spoke on the necessity for humanism and understanding among peoples. We were also addressed by Dr. Brauer, pedodontist, who proved to us that a dentist ' s wit can be as sharp as the instruments used by seniors after working in Dr. Latcham ' s section. We are being graduated into a changing world. Some of us will see military service, some will intern and some practice privately. We are all a part of the struggle to preserve. This is a serious time to be let loose in the world. It is up to us, as a vital part of national life and health, to maintain democratic thought and action. Perhaps in ten years when we ' re looking at the bills for office rent, house rent, shoes for Johnny — we ' ll wish we were back in the clinic doing that MOD for the fifth time or waiting for our broken appointments. — J. C. Dembo, Historian. — 12-

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Ferdinand J. S. Gorsas, B. A., M.D., D. D. S., M.D. Dr. Ferdinand J. S. Gorgas was one of the most famous dental educators and authors of his time. He served as fifth dean of the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery from 1865 to 1882, and as first dean of the Dental Department of the University of Maryland, from 1882 to 1911. Much of the development of these two schools, and, consequently, much of the progress of the profession of dentistry can be attributed to the untiring efforts of this brilliant man. Dr. Gorgas, son of John De Lancy Gorgas and Mary Ann Gorgas, was born in Winchester, Virginia, on July 28, 1834. He received his preliminary education at the Dickinson Grammar School and Dickinson College, at Carlisle, Pennsylvania. One year after receiving his Bachelor of Arts Degree, he was awarded the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery by the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery. Two years later, in 18 57, Dickinson College conferred upon him the degree of Master of Arts. In the same year, he was appointed Demonstrator of Mechanical Dentistry in the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery; three years later, he was made Professor of the same subject. While active in dental education, he studied medicine at the University of Maryland and received his degree in 1863. Soon afterwards, he became a volunteer surgeon in the United States Army. In 1865, he became dean of the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, which office he held until 1882. From 1882 to 1911, he served the Dental Department of the University of Maryland as dean and as Professor of Prosthetic Dentistry, Oral Surgery, and Dental Medicine. On April 8, 1914, he died in Baltimore, Maryland, as a result of apoplexy. Dr. Gorgas ranked high as a writer of dental subjects. While dean of the University of Maryland, he thoroughly revised Harris ' s Principles anil Practice of Dentistry and put it through the 11th, 12th, and 13th editions. In addition, he revised and enlarged Harris ' s Dental Dictionary several times. Dr. Gorgas wrote the first text on dental medicine in 1884. He was also author of State Board Questions and Answers, which he revised periodically. He was editor of The American Journal of Dental Surgery. In both lecturing and writing. Dr. Gorgas ' s style was characterized by grammatical perfection, orderly arrangement of detail, absence of ambiguity, and clearness and originality of thought. Undoubtedly, he was one of the most famous contributors to dental texts and periodicals. 11

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Frederick Aurbach Freddie Sigma Alpha Mu Idabel, Oklahoma The Citadel, B.S. Robert Nelson Baker Bob Psi Omega Kings Mountain, N. C. Davidson College, B.S. Sterrett Patterson Beaven Stciv Psi Omega Baltimore, Maryland University of Maryland Journal Staflf, ' 38; Staff, ' 38, ' 39; Feature Editor, ' 40; Editor of Mirror, ' 41; Gorgas Odontological Society. Daniel Elihu Berman Danny Sigma Epsilon Delta Baltimore, Maryland University of Maryland Secretary of Sigma Epsilon Delta, ' 38, ' 39. 4i » : — 13 '