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

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Slcmfatc C. EDMUND ALFORD, K “Ed” Cairo New York “Ambition is the guide post to success.” Chairman of Botany Picnic (2); Secretary of Class (4); Historian Kappa Psi; Ping Pong (3); Sophomore Editor (2); Editor in Chief of Year Book (4;; Organic Chemistry Prize (3); Pharmacy Prize (3). NATHAN BROOKS, RH “Brooks” Utica New York “And there were many voices Vying at the feast. But mostly I remember yours Who spoke the very least.” Class Secretary (2, 3); Baseball (2, 3); Bowling (2, 3, 4); Manager of Bowling (3, 4). RAYMOND BRUMER “Ray” Albany New York “By time and toil you sever What strength and sage could never.” Class Historian (1); Chemistry Prize (2); Scho- lastic Prize; Ping Pong (2, 3, 4). Page Twenty

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$fjarmafeon Mentor Class instorp In September, 1937, a group of dumbfounded youths, who in modern language “didn’t know what the score was,” knocked at the portals of A.C.P. and gained admittance. This confused group was destined to become the first class in the Bache- lor of Science course. Although in the darkness in this new life, we were fortunate to pick John Delahunt as our presiding officer. Extracurricular activities began and we waded in without knowing too much about them. These were climaxed by the Senior Ball which, for various reasons, will remain long in the memories of this class. In our sophomore year, our class abruptly threw off its mantle of quietness and became awake, at least during some part of the day. For this we were labeled the “Playboys of ’41”. To manage this somewhat ravious class, we chose Martin Rau as our chief. This was the year that a spunky group of fellows turned out a basket- ball team without financial assistance. The other activities were joined in by much enthusiasm by the Sophomores. The “Playboys of ’41” carne back in our junior year with the same spirit of fun and good fellowship which became evident in our sophomore year. We settled down long enough to elect Joseph Peluso as our president and to be taken by the quarterly exams. Studying for these interrupted our social activities, but we were willing to forgive and forget. Some Profs said we were the worst class they’d had; others said we were the best; still others classed us as just mediocre. This was the year that there was no senior class to dominate us so we took over the position of the high and mighty, which we would again assume next year. Extracurricular activities were again in- dulged in very heavily by the Juniors. In the senior year the “Playboys” quieted down, probably because of visions of commencement and State Boards, both of which could be seen approaching through the mist. The year began with a riotous assembly during which the student activity budget was directed, comminuted, macerated, and finally accepted in its original form. After the roar of battle quieted down and the smoke cleared, no casualties were reported. Activities blossomed forth led by basketball. This year also brought forth student assemblies which have helped the students to become better acquainted and have proven very enjoyable. Now, as we stand with our hands on the latch of the exit gate, we stop and consider. Maybe we haven’t been all a class should be scholastically, but aside from that, we have been truly a unique class, the likes of which will not be seen for many years. We arc the first class to graduate from the Bachelor of Science course. Another characteristic of our class is that while we argue among ourselves, everyone shakes hands at the end and then puts his shoulder behind the thing to put it over. A more friendly class will be hard to find. As we look beyond the exit gate, we sec much unrest and gloomy doubtfulness. We would stay rather than wander forth, but one must progress. So with deep feeling, the Senior Class of 1941 bids good luck and farewell to A. C. P. Robert Casler, Historian Page Nineteen

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 fjarmafeon FREDERICK BUCK, K “Fred” Mexico New York “Be firm; one certain element in luck Is genuine, Solid, old Teutonic pluck. ’ Bowling (3): Vice-Regent Kappa Psi (3). D. ROBERT CASLER, K “Bob” Millbrook New York “He hath within him bits of genius That will develop into greatness.” Dance Committee (1, 2, 3, 4); Baseball (1); Basketball (4); Ping Pong (2, 3, 4); Vice-Regent Kappa Psi (4); “Alma Mater” (4). JOHN COUGHLIN “John” Albany New York “The tower of strength That stood square to all the winds.” Bowling (3, 4). Page Twenty-one