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

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Classi pistorp 1928 It was with a degree of anticipation and thoughts of a joyous and happy year ahead, that the class of 1928 returned to Albany to resume their studies, after the summer vacation. The beginning of this term marks a new era in the life and history of the Albany College of Pharmacy. The realization of a foreseeing dream. The cu I - ruination of years of untiring effort, by the men who have worked incessantly for the advancement, and development of Pharmacy. From its humble origin of a few rooms in the old medical college, our school has developed, sometimes perhaps under very adverse conditions, until we now have one of the most modern and best facilitated institutions of its kind in the country, with its wonderfully equipped laboratories, lecture and recitation rooms. With this environment of science, of development, and progress is it any wonder that we were glad to be hack, glad to see. our professors, and happy to renew old acquaintances? We, of course, hold happy memories in our hearts of the days spent at the old college. It was there that we gained friendships that have lasted through out our years in Albany, and which we hope will last for many years to come. “ Gainelh new friends, but keepeth old. One is Silver the other Gold.” But since we are the class that is beginning life over, as it were, with the college, we must consider ourselves a part of this new era. We must pride ourselves on enjoying the benefits of this mighty institution. Let us therefore review the many events we have enjoyed during the past year. The spirit of progress has, it seems, injected itself into the activities of the school both socially and athletically. What a vast difference has manifested itself over former years. College life is now enjoyed by every student. There is such a wide variety of activities that each and every student is able to find one to his liking. No one need sit on the sidelines. If one likes athletics there is the basket- ball team, swimming or track. I f one enjoys a milder sport there is the debating society or rifle team. For the girls we have the dramatic society or girls chorus. Everything possible has been done to make each and every student’s sojourn in Albany one to be associated with the happiest moments of life. Every class must have class officers, so one of the first events on our program was the class election, and this indeed was an event to be remembered. It proved to be a battle royal with plenty of opposition from each political faction. The first rousing cheer brought John Koziol to the foreground as president. C. Stewart Wallace and Michael Adclbcrg were chosen to share honors with him as First and Second Vice-Presidents. Miss Dorothy McGovern was elected to do the secretarial work. Abe Silverman was placed in charge of the Year Book as Editor. For its business manager Morris Edelschick was chosen. Twenty-seven

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A.Siltferrtiafi,Ec iW . E.LSEm. Jtft'ter CSMIace. 4 lke Pres. J. Koziol. President SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS

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With the competent leadership ability of these officers, we were provided with a most successful school term, both in social activity and academic standing. Throughout the year our college and Fraternity dances, some formal, some informal, have been affairs compromising all the joys of gayety, splendor and romance. The best of orchestras, the most elaborate of settings, and atmosphere. Each one a wonderful time. Our college orchestra, an organization .long in existence at A.C.P., has proved that it is both a necessity and a luxury. We have greatly enjoyed their excellent music at the basketball games and dances. The Glee club, another musical organization of our students, has had a very successful year. The members themselves have spent many pleasant evenings together, and have provided harmonious entertainment for others at their con- certs. The newest addition to our already lengthy list of activities was in the form of a dramatic club. This was greeted with wholehearted support from the entire student body. So successful was it that it has gained a permanent place among our organization. During the year three plays were presented to the public. At the conclusion of each presentation sincere congratulations were offered the cast, each member of which performed like a professional. Introduced about the same time as the dramatic club was the debating society which soon gained great favor among the students. Each week discussions were held on topics of national and local importance. From time to time the discus- sion took the form of a debate, many interesting arguments being heard from the pros and cons. We must not forget to mention the crowning event of the year. The greatest step forward the student body has ever taken namely the publication of the “ Mortak and Pestle,” a bi-weekly organ dealing with life studies, studies, humor and sports at A.C.P. This publication has met with tremendous success and much credit is due its sponsors. During 1928 our various athletes have done much to place the Albany Col- lege of Pharmacy foremost among the colleges of its class. On the court our basketball team has kept our colors flying high. In the tank and on the cinder path our athletes have met and defeated the best of them. Now we find ourselves at the commencement. Commencement, symbolical of work already done, and work yet to be done. Soon we will have to leave the hall of old A.C.P. Leave our friends tried and true. Our professors who have guided us with friendship and patience and made us more able and qualified to meet the many obstacles of life. But we leave with all their pleasant memories entwining around our heartstrings to be recalled in future years as the happiest days of our life. Francis X. Evans, Historian Twenty-eight