Albany College of Pharmacy - Alembic Yearbook (Albany, NY)

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 At this time we wish to extend our sincere thanks to the Faculty who have imbued us with a spirit to seek for greater things in the age old art of phar- macy. They have inspired us and contributed to our advancement in this world. Invaluable assistance has been rendered and we realize that much of our success in later life will be due to their unceasing efforts in our behalf. We might compare the college to a shrine to which we journey bringing our best in mental effort and in return being given knowledge, inspiration, encour- agement, and the companionship of fellow pilgrims. Truly, the order changeth yielding place to the new, our Alma Mater is to be given a new housing. A modern institution will now embrace the entering class. We have been signally honored by Fate who has selected us as the last class to graduate from the antiquated yet ««stately structure. It has served its purpose and must pass on as we all must. Ever our thoughts shall return to the lecture hall, recitation rooms, laboratories, and staircase. Pleasant memories will remind us of the happy days spent in the old school on the hill. Following last year’s class as leaders and gaining experience thereby, one can feel that this class is prepared to fill, to the best of their ability, the places allotted them by Fate. To the class of ’28 we entrust the traditions of a beloved Alma Mater. May you reverence and cherish them as have we and may your efforts in the future be crowned with some measure of the success that has attended us— “ To you from falling hands, we throw The torch, be yours to hold it high.” —and now, scarcely realizing that our college career has ended, we must begin a new era, a new period, leaving the school where we have studied, which we have enjoyed and loved. We hope we have maintained the excellent reputation of the school that we may leave behind us a record to be envied, that we may be remembered as a class with no blot on our history. It might be remarked that tempus fugit. This may not seem so, and the goal may appear far distant; but nevertheless, it has been attained by honest effort. After long weary months, as a matter of course, June, the month of months rolls around in its turn. An annual event, but it has acquired a new and greater significance to many each year. As the last year draws to a close, life seems a bit more serious. Work ahead and work behind—else no progress. There’s much to be done, but it is with a tinge of sadness that we come to the parting of the ways, when we leave the halls of our Alma Mater and its noble citizenry, the Faculty. Henceforth we must strike for ourselves. The burden of responsibility for our individual action rests upon us. Our traits will be revealed. Thirty-two

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JMl anb Jfaretoell I low [me has the day been, how bright was the sun, How lovely and joyful the course that we run; Though we rose in a mist when the race was begun And there followed some droppings of rain: But now the fair travelers come to the West, The rays are all gold and the beauties are best; The sky painted gay as the sun sinks to rest; And foretells a bright rising again. One would scarcely recognize us now as the group that entered this insti- tution not many months ago; for there have since been many changes. There appear now several faces which were not with us at the beginning of our career at A. C. P.; while many others are missing. We have become dignified Seniors and if our greatest change is in appear- ance, we have grown equally as great in knowledge. Class spirit, that rather elusive wraith, needed no encouragement, was not a doubtful quantity. The number participating in extra-curriculum activities helped the cause along. Our various athletic teams made a fine showing both on the floor and in Neptune’s kingdom. Flying colors were oft in evidence as a result of the spirit of eagerness, the determination to win and the wholeheartedness of the participants. The class election proved a diversion worthy of note. Opposing factions, veiled secrecy, et cetera contributed to make a fiery scene. When the smoke of battle had drifted away, the staff of power was found in the hands of Leonard G. LaP arge, who proved himself a capable executive. Francis S. Needham and George P . Walker were elected to assist him in crime as first and second vice- presidents, respectively. A young lady, under the cognomen of Rachel E. Latti- more was conceded to be the best pen-pusher and was accordingly made secretary. Perry W. Hughes was entrusted with the position of treasurer and business manager, and the editorial data was vested with William Rosenblum. Gordon C. Stone was selected to chronicle the class history. The reportorial position went to Winston A. Chesterfield to furnish the press with the high spots of our athletic and pharmaceutical existence. And then the election, marked by keen political rivalry, became a thing of the past. The social season of the school term was opened by the Senior Hop. As is customary, the attendance was large and the affair pronounced more than a suitable beginning to the social program. Dimmed lights, charming women, gay hearts, and romantic music did homage to King Terpischore. Thirty-one

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It is thus with a sense of duty done and a knowledge that the class of ’27 of the Albany College of Pharmacy has taken a long step forward that we close. ALEMBIC PHARMAK.ON As slozv, our ship her foamy track Against the wind was clearing; Her trembling pennant still looked back To that dear isle 'twas leaving. Gordon C. Stone, Historian, '27 Thirty-three