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

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1950 volume:

gUemtuc ftyannakon i tneteen Jftftj Editor-in-Chief RAYMOND KRAMER Associate Editors MARCIA SHERMAN, WILLIAM REHBERG, FRANK LOPUS Literary Editor EUGENE PETERSON Art Editor GRETA SCHELL Photography Editor LEONARD MILLER Humor Editor JOSEPH SZYMANOWICZ Sports Editor WILLIAM ADSIT Business Manager Assistant Business Manager WARREN HAUCK FREDERICK HAGGERTY Faculty Advisor H. RUSSELL DENEGAR $ublisf)eb bv tfje Mentor Claste of tfje gUbanp College of l annacp Union Umbemtp ALEMBIC Contents Sports HcttfcntieS Four ALEMBIC PHARMAKON STAFF PHARMAKON Jforetoorb As a fitting climax to their fine all around achievements at the Albany College of Pharmacy, the staff of the 1950 Alembic Pharmakon, was chosen to edit your Yearbook. It was the wish of all to put together a book that would not only elevate the ego of the staff, but would also have the entire senior class take pride in this class undertaking. Your staff sincerely hopes that it has successfully discharged its obligations, e.m.p. . . . s.a. The Editor Five ALEMBIC i i Dr. David Hutchinson B.A.j M.A., B.D.; Ph.D. Six PHARMAKON Bebtcatton This volume of the Alembic Pharmakon is whole heartedly dedi- cated to Dr. David Hutchinson who has given us far more than his political and legal knowledge in our pursuit of learning. We shall long remember him for his kindness, his willing helpfulness, his unfailing good humor, and for the many years he has devoted to teaching young men and women. Seven ALEMBIC trustees; OFFICERS OF THE BOARD Arthur S. Wardle, Ph.G. President Paul C. Vander Mel Treasurer Edgar A. Vandf.r Veer, Ph.B., M.D. Vice-President Arvie Eldred, A.B., A.M.. Ph.D. Assistant Treasurer William W. Gibson, Ph.G. Secretary BOARD OF TRUSTEES Arthur D. Hecox, 1948 Paul C. Vander Mel, 1948 William W. Gibson, Ph.G., 1948 Arvie Eldred, A.B., A.M., Ph.D.. 1948 Ellis H. Robison, A.B., 1948 Hon. William T. Byrne, LL.B., 1949 Carter Davidson, Ph.D., LL.D., 1949 Harry J. Van Vleck, Ph.G., 1949 Jacob L. Lochner, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S., 1949 Kenneth S. Griswold, Ph.G., 1949 Frank S. Squires, Ph.G., Ph.C., 1950 Edgar A. Vander Veer, Ph.B., M.D., 1950 Arthur S. Wardle, Ph.G., 1950 Frank J. Smith, Jr., Ph.G., 1950 Hon. Erastus Corning, 2nd, A.B., 1950 Left to Right: Dean Boeke (Nursing), Dean Cunningham (Medicine), Chancellor Davidson, Dean Huntley (Union College), Dean Clements (Law), Dean O’Brien (Pharmacy). Eight law NuQsing medicine liberal arts ALEMBIC Dr. Francis J. O’Brikn, Dean PHARMAKON Bean’s jlessage To the members of the Class of 1950 who represent the largest class to be graduated from the Albany College of Pharmacy since the four year program was inaugurated, may I express the heartiest congratulations of the Faculty and Board of Trustees. Wc are justly proud of you and welcome you to our ever increasing group of alumni. We hope that you will consider the degree conferred upon you at your Commencement exercises as your certificate of entrance to a body of professional men and women inculcated with the fundamental principles of serving and understanding their fellow men in the universal quest for better health. The four years you have spent in college have prepared you for the lifetime of study which you must be prepared to undertake if you are to maintain the high standards set by the ever increasing advances in the field of pharmacology. Everyone of you needs to join and to participate actively in your local and state pharmaceutical association and above all in that great national scientific body The American Pharmaceutical Association whose journals supply a substantial part of the source material so necessary for the continuation of your education. May I finally express the hope that you will here and now resolve to make at least one annual visit to your alma mater and to call upon her at any time for any help she may be able to render for your better and more serviceable pro- fessional life. Dean Francis J. O’Brien, ’20 Eleven CLAUDE M. REED Ph.C., B.A., A.M. Professor of Chemistry RAYMOND A. DOBBINS B.S., B.A., M.S., Ph.D. Professor of Biology LAUREN R. HANMER Ph.C., B.S. Instructor in Pharmacology BURDETTE G. DEWELL Ph.C., A.B., M.A. Instructor in Pharmacy ROBERT FILLER B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Instructor in Chemistry CLAUDIA S. DEL GIACCO B.S. Instructor in Pharmacy JOSEPH M. LAPETINA B.S. Instructor in Physics and Mathematics Twelve DAVID HUTCHINSON B.A., M.A., B.D., Ph.D. Instructor in Jurisprudence and Political Science ADAM A. WALKER B.A., M.A. Instructor in Economics and Sociology H. RUSSELL DENEGAR B.S. Instructor in Pharmacy and Mathematics CHESTER J. TERRILL Pd.B., B.A., M.A. Instructor in Accounting MARTIN H. LITTLE A. B., M.A., Ph.D. Instructor in Chemistry JOHN J. MARRA B. S., M.S., M.D. Instructor in Physiology and Public Health JOHN J. CLEMMER B.S., M.D. Professor of Pathology and Bacteriology Thirteen ANDREW H. P. SWIFT B.S., M.S. Instructor in Bacteriology RICHARD F. ISELE B.S. Instructor in Pharmacy WALTER SINGER B.S., B.A.. M.A. Instructor in Chemistry WILLIAM B. DEICHMANN Ph.D. Professor of Pharmacology KATHERINE E. GLAVIN Registrar RUTH COLEMAN A.B. Secretary Fourteen I deniora Senior Claste Jnstorp October 21, 1946. That is a date that we shall always remember. For it was on that cool long-ago day that most of us started our climb up that steep rocky road that was to lead to our B.S. degree in pharmacy for most and in medical technology for others. That climb has been a steady, tedious journey with a few stops here and there to catch our breaths, less we collapse before we reach the top. Many have fallen along the wayside for various reasons, but it is gratifying indeed to see that most of us have made it — still in one piece. Now that we are almost on top of the hill, let us take this last time out to revitalize our energy, before plunging madly into final exams, graduation, and state boards. While we are recharging our minds — what is left of them — with all the accumulated facts of four years’ knowledge, let us glance backward once again to that spot at the bottom of the hill where our journey first began. That Freshman Year Ex-servicemen who had come to study under the G.I. (not gastro-intestinal) Bill of Rights, young students of recent high school graduation classes, and a few older men who had worked and saved their money to fulfill educational desires — this was the heterogeneous mass that composed the freshman class on that first day of school in October of ’46. All had one purpose in mind. To graduate cum summa laude or “cum summa haste” with a minimum of studying and a maximum of fanagling was their desire. We were all total strangers at first, but it did not take long for us to form many friendships with our fellow classmates and hardships with our profs. Then there was Dean O’Brien. We came, we saw', and he conquered us with his friendly smile and ever helpful fatherly advice. Certainly we shall always remember him for the encouragement he gave us when we most needed it (which was most of the time). Our first class meeting was held to elect class officers. The election itself was significant, because it was carried out in an orderly manner according to parlia- mentary procedure. Bill (the mustache with a man) Rehberg was elected president; Humbert (the profile) Maggiacomo, vice-president; Lee Tripp, secretary; Eugene Peterson, historian. It was difficult for us to realize that we were now attending a purely professional school, and we yearned for some extra-curricular activity in our school lives. After all, we were just neophytes (nco meaning new, and phyte meaning just what it implies — you’ve got to fight to become a sophomore), and so wc instituted Freshman Week. The staid ole walls of A.C.P. trembled and the founding fathers, were they still around, would no doubt have taken A.P.C.’s at the sight of 120 freshmen marching to classes with huge placards hanging around their necks spelling out the indi- vidual’s name. The week w as climaxed by the very successful Freshman-Get-Together held in the auditorium and gym that Friday evening. Those who attended will recall with pleasant memories the fun and spirit that prevailed that night. Then came, with what seemed like machine gun-like rapidity, the first quarterly exams, mid-terms, third quarterlies, and finals. After much “burning of the mid- Eighteen P H A R M A K O N night oil”, all-night cramming, black coffee, prayers, and a few words that definitely did not go with prayers, we became sophomores. The Second Year Was The Hardest The term sophomore means “wise fool”, as every good Latin scholar knows. We felt like fools all right, but we didn’t feel very wise, as wc attempted to struggle through our second year of school. Without a doubt it was our most difficult year (until we become seniors, that is). E.R.P. and L.R.P. at A.C.P. made L.S. M.F.T. seem like A.B.C. To the best fanagler went the spoils, and even' time you looked on the floor in the balance room, there was the spoiled unknown of someone. We became sensitive to sensitivity, and sensibility definitely did not enhance our ability. Most of us enjoyed Prof. Reed’s qual. course, but like little children who don’t like castor oil, we objected to Prof. Lapetina trying to cram harsh physics down our throats. We told him wc didn’t need it, and probably never would. But, alas, he said although wc might feel like we didn’t need it then, we would feel differently later. He was certainly right. (It came in handy in chem.) On the credit side of the ledger (how did that bookkeeping get in here), there was the Sophomore Sock Hop. Again setting a precedent, we inaugurated this affair to entertain the entire school body. Everyone came dressed as hillbillies, and prizes were given to the man and woman wearing the flashiest pair of socks. An evening of square and round dancing along with refreshments followed, and a dancing good-time was had by all. This year saw the largest enrollment of students at A.C.P. in recent times. As a result the boys’ room was turned into a classroom, and smoking was permitted in the lower hall. This gave the girls an equal opportunity to share cigarette butts from the floor with the boys. (If any of the girls’ mothers should happen to read this — which is doubtful — we’re only kidding.) Gone were ping-pong games, and the outdoor sports become more popular — sometimes more profitable. Basketball and bull sessions also helped pass away the time. Power politics staged between fraternity party candidates and independents replaced the rather quiet elections of our freshman year. After much campaigning and the smoke of battle had cleared, the following members had been elected to head the sophomore class: President, Warren Ilauck; Vice-President, Ray (I grew up under the Brooklyn Bridge) Kramer; Secretary, Lee Tripp; Historian, Eugene (N. Y. U.) Peterson. More quarterlies, more finals, more cram- ming, more prayers, more unprintable words expressed at 3 o’clock in the morning—and then we became happy Juniors. Junior Year Was a “Breeze” If if had not been for Pharmacology, Phar- macognosy, Dispensing Pharmacy, Organic Chem- istry, and Manufacturing Pharmacy, our Junior Year would have been a “breeze”. Thank heaven for Pharmaceutical Economics! What started out as a breeze ended up like a hurricane. Doses, doses, and more doses! In the immortal words of Shakes Peer, “Never before did so many know so little about so much.” WTe were discouraged to find Nineteen A L E M B I C out that B.O. didn’t mean body odor, but botanical origin, and no amount of Lifebuoy soap would take it away. We were not allergic to common names like Tom and Dick, but Glandulae Rottlerae, Pale Catechu (bless you), and Secale cornutum P.I., were definite idiosyncrasies to us. Just when we had a fool-proof system worked out, we discovered that although aniseed and caraway seed were common names, the part used was the fruit. “Bewildered” became our theme song. Who can forget the “writer’s cramp” developed in Prof. Hanmer’s classes? If you crossed a “t” or dotted an “i” you missed a whole page of notes. In Organic Lab the victory cry became, “Urea, IVc got it!” If incompatibilities are grounds for divorce, we should have been divoiced from the dean’s course in dispensing. But he insisted that we and the course become compatible. Party politics charged the air again; and after a very heated session, the following officers had been elected: Vincent Drake, President; A1 (I’m not related to the dean) O’Brien, Vice-President; Catherine Mariana, Secretary; and Eugene Peterson, Historian. The Junior Prom was our biggest project this year. All of the committees worked hard to make this affair the grand success it was. The Prom was held in the Ten Eyck Hotel Ballroom on May 6th. The attendance was one of the largest in the school’s history for a formal dance, and everyone who attended enjoyed a very' memorable evening. We also received our class rings this year, and upon learning that there was no refund on them, we realized that we would now have to graduate. More quarterlies, more finals, more midnight oil, more cramming, more coffee arid benzedrine, an increased vocabulary of non-rcpeatable words and oaths ex- pressed at 4 o’clock in the morning — and before you say 4, 6 Dimethyl-2-' ulfanila- mido-pyrimidinc (Sulfamethazine to you), we were proud Seniors. The Last (S) Mice We could hardly wait for summer vacation to get over with, so we could finish that last year of college in a hurry. Before school opened, we never felt more confident in our lives. After the first day of school, we never felt more depressed. They say that what you don’t know can’t hurt you, and it was certainly evident that the Seniors weren’t going to get hurt very much this year. After another hotly-contested class election, George (Green) Grass was elected President; “Pete” (Pro) Del Santo, Vice-President; Eleanor (Mrs. Messia) Van Buren, Secretary; and Eugene (ole reliable) Peterson, Historian. Space is too limited here to tell of our ups and downs (mostly downs) which occurred in this do-or-die year of school Suffice it to say that the pressure was really on — and how we knew it! The one ray of hope that shone brightest during this dismal period was Dean O’Brien’s announcement right after mid-terms that he had already ordered our sheepskins from England. “At last,” we mused, “we’ve got him right where he wants us”. There could now be no turning back — onward to third quarterlies, finals, and state boards — and may the good Lord have mercy on us. Yes, we have just about reached the top of the hill as far as our academic career in pharmacy is concerned. We realize, however, that the real test of our knowledge will come after we have graduated. The degree to which we contribute to the general health and welfare of the public through our professional skill will determine our success in life. We shall succeed. We, the graduating class of 1950, take this opportunity to wish the other classes at school best wishes in the coming years. And at the expenre of maybe sounding corny, we say farewell to thee, our Alma Mater — farewell dear ole A.C.P. Humbly submitted, Eugene K. Pf.tf.rson T wenty ALEMBIC ABRAHAM ABBOTT Common Name — “Abe” Habitat — South Glens Falls, N. Y. As a member of Uncle Sam’s Army, Abe put in a bit of combat duty in the E.T.O., before making his way to A.C.P. in civilian attire. Perhaps A.G.P.’s most devoted bowling enthusiast, Abe was a varsity bowler for four years, climaxing that stint by being elected captain of the team for the past two years. Even with the bowling and the week-end trips up North, Abe still managed to be an active Kappa Psi brother. WILLIAM S. ADSIT Common Name — “Bill” Habitat — Richfield Springs, N. Y. Always interested in athletics, Bill blossomed forth as one of our oustanding performers with the baseball team as well as a top notch bowler and J.V. basketballer. In cognizance of his athletic interests, Bill was chosen as Sports Editor of the Alembic Pharmakon. A married veteran. Bill’s proudest fixture is “Willie, Jr.’’, who is as recent as the latest N.N.R. Not to be forgotten is the fact that Bill and Kappa Psi get along with each other. ROBERT G. AHRENS Common Name — “Radar” Habitat — Oneida, N. Y. In Bob we have a true A.C.P.’er who would rather do things here at the College than anywhere else. His many activities found him busy with the Mortar and Pestle, Camera Club and the A.Ph.A. lie gave considerably of his time and effort to this publication. Bob is a collector of State Pharmacy licenses. He has an empty space on the wall, next to his Vermont license, waiting for his New York certificate. BERNARD BERG Common Name—“BB” Habitat — Hudson, N. Y. How he did it still is a mystery to some of us! Commuting daily from Hudson and maintaining excellent grades, Bernard deservedly won himself a place among the top men in the class. A veteran with a Philippine Island background, Bcrnic moved his gear to Kansas State College where he became inter- ested in Engineering. A year in the Sunflower State convinced him that Albany and Pharmacy were more of what he liked. Twenty-two PHARMAKON JOSEPH H. BERGERON Common Name — “Joe” Habitat — Ogdensburg, N. Y. With names such as Bugs Bunny right on down to Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer associated with him, Mr. Bergeron still managed to spend four happy years here. Kappa Psi welcomed Joe into their ranks when he was a Freshman. Since then Joe was always one of the more active fraters both to the fraternity and to the school. Perhaps that’s because things around here were a little more cheerful than on Okinawa where Joe donned the blue uniform of the U. S. Navy. MARVIN K. BERKE Common Name — “Marv” Habitat — Albany, N. Y. Soon after his enrollment here at A.G.P. Marv left to see the world with the Navy. He returned to join our class in 1947 as a Sophomore. At that time he joined Rho Pi Phi and remained on as one of the more active fraters. Marv was a varsity hoopster as a Freshman but gave way to other activity. The A.Ph.A. finds Marv as a Charter Member. STANLEY T. BROWNSTEIN Common Name — “STB” Habitat — Elmira, N. Y. Stan will always be remembered by his ability to write notes just as fast as they are spoken without ever losing a single word while turning a page. Stan is one of the younger graduates and his bursts of energy prove this readily. He has been seen doing the Iodine Assay no less than six times. The time between assays was devoted to the Camera Club and Mortar and Pestle. Truly, his prime interest was with Rho Pi Phi, with whom he served as Scribe and Manager of Rope Hall. FRANCIS W. BURNHAM Common Name — “Frank” Habitat — Massena, N. Y. Since coming to A.C.P., Frank has devoted his time to the Athletic Commission, and he has been largely responsible for the fine intercollegiate athletic participation program instituted here in recent years. Climaxing his interest along these lines, Frank was duly rewarded by his appointment as Athletic Com- missioner. As a member of Kappa Psi, Frank served as Secre- tary in his Junior year. Twenty-three ALEMBIC BENJAMIN E. CANE Common Name — “Ben” Habitat — Schenectady, N. Y. Like so many of the male members of the class, Ben an- swered the call to arms and found himself wearing the kahki of the Army. Upon being discharged he found his way to Albany to learn more about viscosity, ph, and the such. Ben is one of the quiet members of the class but one easily can see him taking off for home each day in the big Olds. DIANE CARON Common Name — “Carron Oil” Habitat — Cohoes, N. Y. As an embryonic pharmacist, Diane arrived at A.C.P. pre- pared to do or die. Her friendliness and ready “Hi kiddo”, has won her many friends here at the college. The Caron camp on the Mohawk River has often been host to a number of pharmacy students and these occasions were always looked forward to with great anticipation. Active in school from the beginning, Diane soon became a member of Lambda Kappa Sigma Sorority and later joined the Girls’ Club when it was organized. JACQUELINE CLAUS Common Name — “Frenchy” Habitat — Schenectady, N. Y. Something was added in our junior year when Frenchy joined our happy family. A transfer student from the Uni- versity of Paris, France, Jackie brought with her not only intelligence and charm, but also that vivacity and eagerness which is so characteristic of our French friends. And how about that pert accent? We’ve all spent enjoyable moments listening to her recount some of her interesting experiences with her “zees and her zats”. When the student branch of the A.Ph.A. was organized last year, Frenchy became one of its charter members. FRANK R. CLOWE Common Name — “Monsieur” Habitat — Hudson, N. Y. Always complaining just for complaining sake, Frank will be well remembered for his jovial outlook on life. Whether he is telling the joke or is the blunt end of one, Frank is always there with his hearty grin. As an Army Air Force veteran, Frank served as a medic. From then on in he came to us for further knowledge of the mysteries of the drugs. Even learned the therapeutics of Lactose! Twenty-four PHARMAKON LESLIE B. COONS Common Nome “Les” Habitat — Dundee, N. Y. Although he did not start out with us in 1946, “Les” re- turned from the Army Air Corps where he had a chance to see how both sides of the world live being both a GI and a Gentleman by decree, to join our ranks as a Sophomore. “Les” is married and has a young son. Since coining back, he has been with Kappa Psi and has served in the capacity of Treasurer for the past two years. ERIC D. COOPER Common Name “Coop” Habitat — Auburn, N. Y. Coop learned some of his Pharmacy while serving with the United States Navy as a Pharmacist’s Mate prior to his enroll- ment here at A.C.P. Eric is one of the few family men in our class, his proudest possession being his wife, a son and a daughter. Pharmacy must rank a close fourth as Coop has always given a good account of himself for the past four years. THOMAS B. CRITZ Common Name — “Tee” Habitat — Syracuse, N. Y. Tee, as he is known to most of us, is a very versatile young man. He has played varsity basketball for three years and was elected captain in his senior year. Tee also held down the keystone sack on the baseball team last year. His fraternity is Phi Delta Chi. We'll remember him for his very clever imper- sonation of Jimmy Durante. Tee and the “little woman’ , Patty, have been married for two years. PETER A. DEL SANTO Common Name — “Pro” Habitat — Watervliet, N. Y. Young Pete Del Santo, Holy Cross gift to Pharmacy, ex- panded in all directions during his stay here. Socially, he has announced his engagement to Shirley McGraw. Scholastically, he has always maintained good grades and athletically Pete has starred both in basketball and baseball. However, he has excelled at football for the Union Gridmen where he won two Major U’s. Pete is the Veep of the Senior Class as well as a leader of the Block U Society at Pharmacy. He also has an interest in the A.Ph.A. Twenty-five ALE M BI C FRED DE WITT Common Name — “Fred” Habitat — Kingston, N. Y. Fred is the type who is seen about the halls of A.C.P., but seldom heard. During World War II, he served with the U. S. Marines. Fred is one of the many married members of our class. While at A.C.P., he became a member of Kappa Psi. May the years to come bring you good fortune. RAYMOND E. DONAHUE Common Name — “Red” Habitat — Poultney, Vt. Hailing from the Green Ridge Mountains of Vermont, Ray came to A.C.P. shortly after being discharged from the Army. Realizing that a Democrat be he a Pharmacist or clerk is not too compatible in Vt., Ray has decided to qualify for the New York State license just in case his Vermont cronies find out how he is voting. Ray will always be remembered for his quick ways and good judgment. ROBERT J. DYROFF Common Name — “Sweetwater” Habitat — Highland Falls, N. Y. Just about one of the most versatile fellows around is our boy Bob. He left A.C.P. during the war and returned after his time ran out on his tenure in the Army. As a Freshman he was President of his class and a member of the Student Coun- cil. His overwhelming interest in school affairs helped him to rise to become Regent of Kappa Psi, having served as Vice- Regent in his Junior year. Athletically, Bob had his hand in every pie. He was a varsity bascballer and hoopster here at A.C.P. and commuted to Schenectady to win a Major “U” at Union for hockey and football. He, too, is a member of the Block U Society. VINCENT R. DRAKE Common Name — “Vince” Habitat — Norwich, N. Y. Vince has encountered many hours of extra-curricular duties, being president of his Junior Class. Also, he has been an active member of Kappa Psi for three years. Prior to his entrance at A.C.P. Vince did service with the Navy. He is still a bachelor, but there’s something about the Med. Tech, course very ap- pealing to him. T wenty-six PHARMAKON JAMES H. EDWARDS Common Name—“Jim” Habitat — Watertown, N. Y. Jimmy, an ex-Army infantryman, found his way to A.C.P., to follow in the footsteps of his father. A usual site in his Freshman year was those speedy week-end disappearances back home. Suspicion was wiped out as Jim married in his sopho- more year and at present is proud of James H., Ill, and David Karl. Jim would rather play golf and sip Budweiser than work. But then who wouldn't!! FRANK E. FOLEY Common Name — “Red” Habitat — Amenia, N. Y. “From the Halls of Montezuma to the Shores of A.G.P.’ . Yes, that is literally the story of Frank who entered A.C.P. after a tour of duty with the United States Marine Corps. Frank will always be known for his “modesty” when it comes to athletics. He did prove a worthy asset to the Pharmacy Nine playing all infield positions in four years of college competition. Concerning his ability at basketball let us just say he played J.V. Ball for two years. Frank also is a member of the Student Branch of the A.Ph.A. SHIRLEY FRANCE Common Name — “Skirl” Habitat—Worcester, N. Y. Shirl entered A.C.P. in 1946 to begin her career as a medical technologist. She found it not too difficult to get into the swing of things and before long she joined the “Burlap and Bucket Brigade” to become a member of Lambda Kappa Sigma Sorority. Later the next year, she also joined the Girls' Club. Although she enjoys her work at Bender, Shirl is not an all work and no play gal and often indulges in outside activities. GEORGE ROWLAND GABEL Common Name — “George” Habitat — New City, N. Y. One of those rare personalities, George is a male medical technician. It was his presence which prevented the girls from becoming first class chatterboxes and kept them on the road to becoming efficient technicians. George recently returned from Key West, Florida, where he spent his vacation fishing and relaxing. Though George enjoys his work, he eagerly awaits each new day because it means another lunch period and that’s his favorite hobby. Your female colleagues wish you the best of luck, George. Twenty-seven A L E M B I C MARCO GASBARRONE Common Name — “Marc” Habitat — Pittsfield, Mass. There will always be the Red Sox as long as there is a Gasbarrone. But will they ever win the pennant? Marc is the Bay-stater in our midst learing how to make emulsions and what have you. Marc is married and also has a baby boy that answers to Junior. Marc also was a member of the A.Ph.A. as well as a member of Kappa Psi serving as Chaplain. THOMAS F. GOLDEN Common Name — “Tom” Habitat — Mechanicville, N. Y. Tom is another married man in our midst and a proud poppa of a young son. Tom is an Army vet and served in the Pacific Theater of War. While at A.C.P., he became a charter member of the A.Ph.A. GEORGE M. GRASS, JR. Common Name — “George” Habitat — Montgomery, N. Y. A Navy man through and through, George has been “the life of the party’' during the past four years. He became a member of Kappa Psi during his Freshman year. In his Senior year, George became President of the class and Student Council Chairman. Also, he undertook the direction of the Mortar and Pestle by becoming its Editor-in-Ghief. FREDERICK S. HAGGERTY Common Name — “Fred” Habitat — Albany, N. Y. A true to heart pharmacist, Fred planned on being a mem- ber of A.C.P. years before he actually started. His home, being here in Albany, Fred has been able to enjoy homecooked meals and work for his B.S. in Pharmacy at the same time. He is single, and has been a member of Kappa Psi for three years. Twenty-eight PHARMAKON WARREN E. HAUCK Common Name — “Warren Habitat Saugerties, N. Y. Before trekking northward to A.C.P., Warren served in the Air Force during the war. He became a member of Kappa Psi during his Freshman year. He was a member of the Student Council through his service as President of our Sophomore Class. He has also participated in bowling, being a member of the club for three years. Bibs Barry changed her name to his the summer prior to our Senior year. Warren was Business Manager of the Alembic Pharmakon. CARL R. HENRY Common Name—“Ham” Habitat — Syracuse, N. Y. Carl is one of the quieter members of our class who busily attends to his many assignments received here at A.C.P. He served with the Army during World War II, and is one of our married vets. His mastery of the pun has made for many pleasant moments for those people sitting close enough to hear him mutter. ELMER S. JENKS Common Name “Stretch” Habitat Schroon Lake, N. Y. A married man, but not yet a family man, Elmer came to A.C.P. with a high scholastic record which was also maintained throughout his college career. While a student, Elmer has been a four-year member of Kappa Psi and a charter member of the A.Ph.A. STEVEN E. JORDAN Common Name — “Stive Habitat — Schenectady, N. Y. “Stive has many untold talents, too numerous to mention. We have found him to be one of the outstanding scholastic members of the class. Prior to A.C.P., Steve served with the Marines, so much so that he married one (of the female branch, that is). They have a three-year-old daughter, who is the light of their lives. While at college he was a member of Kappa Psi, Charter Vice-President of the A.Ph.A., and Asso- ciate Editor of the Mortar and Pestle. Twenty-nine A L E M BI C LOUIS P. KALBFELD Common Name — “Lou” Habitat — Gloversville, N. Y. Life at Georgetown University must have been boring, so Lou found his way to Pharmacy. Once here, he established himself as one of the more aggressive members of the student body by his varied interests in school activities. Lou was the number one “shutterbug” of A.C.P., as was substantiated by his position as President of the Camera Club, a position at- tained after four year of participation. He also was a member of the now defunct Chess Club, as well as serving with the Mortar and Pestle. He always has been most active in the doings of Rho Pi Phi when he served on the Executive Board. RAYMOND KRAMER Common Name — “Ray” Habitat — Brooklyn, N. Y. A veteran of the Army Air Corps, Ray came to Pharmacy seeking knowledge. But that wasn’t all he sought for the summer of his Junior year Ray and Sydell Lichtstrahl, another of our classmates, were married. Last summer their happy family was enlarged. Active from the beginning, Ray was a member of the Pharmacy Five for three years, and served on the Student Council his Sophomore year as Vice-President of his class. A member of the Mortar and Pestle staff since 1946, Ray became Editor-in-Chicf this year, only to relegate his duties for that same job on the Alembic Pharmakon. Another A.Ph.A.’cr, he’s a four-year Rho Pi Phi man and was Chancellor of the fraternity last year. ANTHONY L. LA ROSA Common Name — “Tony” Habitat — Massena, N. Y. “Full of fun and fancy free”, Tony has added to our group that extra touch, which only the younger set at A.C.P. could have. His trilling voice and happy heart will long be remem- bered in the college halls. It was his masterful management of the Senior basketball team that placed the team at the top of the heap in intramural competition. FREDERICK C. LATHROP, JR. Common Name — “Fred” Habitat — Scotia, N. Y. A familiar sight was the Old Ford getting here late with its four steady riders. “Joy boy”, as he is known to his closer friends, was one of our daily commuters. His nonchalant man- ner and carefree way, have made him famous to us at A.C.P. He became a member of Kappa Psi during the “Frosh” year, and was a charter member of the A.Ph.A. when it was organ- ized last year. Thirty PHARMAKON • ■ % i¥' JACK LIBERMAN Common Name — “Jake” Habitat — Rochester, N. Y. If ever a man looked to be asleep for four years, Jack filled that description. However, it is easy to see that looks are deceiving, since Jack readily maintained good grades and one could hardly say that he was always hibernating. Be it a fourth at pinochle or that spiel on the life cycle of Xenophiles Che- lopsa, Jack was always there. He comes from a long line of Pharmacists being the fourth brother to receive his Pharmacy Sheepskin. Jack saw service with the United States Army prior to making his trip eastward to A.C.P. DOROTHY LIEBERMAN SCHOENWETTER Common Name — “Bunny” Habitat — Schenectady, N. Y. Vivacious Bunny began her career at A.C.P. as a budding Pharmacist in 1945 and left after her Freshman year to attend Russell Sage College. But Pharmacy had a fatal attraction for her because she resumed her studies with us as a Sopho- more. Only this time she was in the role of “cell counter”. Bunny was a member of the chcerleading squad during her Sophomore year. Her popularity gained her many swain’ but only one captured her heart for Bunny became Mrs. S. a few months ago. Common Name — “Queenie” Habitat — Gloversvillc, N. Y. RAYMOND A. LAVIGNE Common Name — “Ray” Habitat — St. Johnsbury, Vt. A true Vermonter, Ray left the Army’s Field Artillery Serv- ice to become an ardent student of A.C.P. He is married, but as yet has found no further income tax exemptions. While studying at A.C.P., Ray became a charter member of the A.Ph.A. in 1948, and in the following year, joined the Kappa Psi Fraternity. RITA LAURENCE Another of those “microbe martyrs and rabbit killers” at Bender, Queenie began her career with the rest of us on that fateful October day. She became a member of the Girls’ Club in her Sophomore year and also cheered our teams on to vic- tory during both her Sophomore and Junior years. Queenie is an avid reader, bridge enthusiast and lover of sports. Thirty-one ALE M BIC CHARLES T. LYNCH Common Nome — “Charley” Habitat - Herkimer, N. Y. Charlie, also a Navy man, came to A.C.P. a single man, but is leaving as a married man. He has found that Pharmacy and Nursing make a pleasant mixture. During the last four busy years he has become a member of Kappa Psi and the A.Ph.A. Charley also became a conscientious contributor to the Mortar and Pestle which he enhanced greatly with his fine crossword puzzles. HUMBERT MAGGIACOMO Common Name — “Whiff-Whiff” Habitat — Millbrook, N. Y. A veteran of the Tndia-China Theater with the Air Force, “Whiff-Whiff joined our ranks at Pharmacy a bachelor and leaves as such. While with us, he joined the A.Ph.A. and was an avid shutterbug; he also became a member of Kappa Psi. Humbert's fine backstopping on the Pharmacy Nine helped considerable in fielding fine baseball teams here at A.C.P. JOHN S. LINDSAY Common Name — “John” Habitat — Dannemora, N. Y. John served with the Navy Hospital Corps during the last war and after his discharge, pursued the field of Pharmacy here at A.C.P. During his studies at Albany, John became a member of Kappa Psi Fraternity and Assistant Editor of the Mortar and Pestle. John is another of our happily married students. Surely, the chemistry department would appreciate more students like John. FRANK MICHAEL LOPUS Common Name ■—• “Lopusynski” Habitat — Rome, N. Y. A Roman hailing from Rome, Newr York that is, Frank did Atlantic Sea Duty with the Navy prior to his entrance at college. During his stay with us, he became a member of Kappa Psi and the student branch of the A.Ph.A. In his Senior year, Frank joined the staffs of the Mortar and Pestle and also the Alembic Pharmakon, and hfe became a member of the Camera Club. Thirty-two PHARMAKON KATHERINE MARIAK Common Name — “Katie” Habitat — Hudson, N. Y. Katie joined our ranks in October, 1946 to start her studies in medical technology. In her Sophomore year she became a member of Lambda Kappa Sigma Sorority and later a member of the Girls’ Club. Katie was sorority banquet Chairman in 1948 and ’49. CATHERINE R. MARIANA Common Name — “Kay” Habitat — Waterloo, N. Y. Kay first entered A.G.P. in 1945, but left after her Freshman year. She resumed her studies with us one year later and we are very happy to have her in our class. Always ready with a cheery “hello” and a smile, Kay is well liked by all at Phar- macy. She was elected class secretary in her junior year. She is also a member of both Lambda Kappa Sigma Sorority and the Girls’ Club. RAYMOND J. MacCRACKEN Common Name — “Mac” Habitat — Scotia, N. Y. Entering A.C.P. straight from Scotia High, Ray has learned quite a bit in addition to Pharmacy during the past four years. While a Senior, he served as Historian for Kappa Psi. Also, he joined the staff of the Mortar and Pestle and the Alembic Pharmakon, and is a charter member of the A.Ph.A. Ray has remained single thus far, and leaves his future in the hands of Fate. william d. McClellan Common Name — “Bill” Habitat —Wilton, N. Y. As a member of Uncle Sammy’s Navy, Bill served with those “out and out salties” in the Pacific Theater of Operations. Upon entering A.C.P., he soon earned the title of the “Pinochle King” and this title has remained with him. His most impor- tant activity centered around the summer of his Sophomore year when he became married. Thirty-three A L E M B I C WESLEY J. McENTARFER Commoti Name — “Mac” Habitat — Albany, N. Y. Wes now belongs to the “Poppa Club”, since his son was born on the day his Dad took his final exam in Botany. While at A.C.P., Wes became a member of the A.Ph.A. Prior to entering Pharmacy, he served with the Navy in Scotland, England, and France. SHIRLEY McGRAW Common Name — “Skirl” Habitat — Troy, N. Y. Shirl joined our ranks at A.G.P. as one of “those blood suckers”, in 1946 but it wasn’t until she reached St. Mary’s hospital in Troy last summer that she really earned her title well. Interested as she is in her work, she found time to join the Girls’ Club and served as a Junior Prom committee woman in her Junior year. She enjoys a good time, likes to play bridge, and as for athletics—just ask her about football! ELEANOR MESSIA Common Name — “Susie” Habitat —Albany, N. Y. Susie started her pill rolling at Pharmacy as Miss Van Buren, but along about last year Bob changed all that. Her studies didn't interfere with her joining Lambda Kappa Sigma Sorority and she later became a member of the Girls’ Club. This year Susie became Secretary-Treasurer of our class and also being of great assistance on the Alembic Pharmakon with her cunning caricatures. ROBERT A. MESSIA Common Name — “Bob” Habitat — Albany, N. Y. Prior to A.C.P. Bob served with the Army in the E.T.O. and he has stories to prove it. He is a member of the Kappa Psi Fraternity and he is also a member of the student branch of the A.Ph.A. at A.C.P. Bob and Eleanor decided to pool their Pharmacy notes last summer. T hilly-jour PHARMAKON WILLIAM MEYER Common Name — “Bill” Habitat Lake Placid, N. Y. A typical “wild blue yonder boy” Billy deserted the Army Air Corps to find his way to the Green Mountain State and located himself at the University of Vermont. Having found himself the girl he wanted to marry, Bill left the University to continue with his academic, education at Pharmacy. Once established here firmly, he married the girl from the Green Mountain State. The A.Ph.A. has claimed Bill as a member. LEONARD K. MILLER Common Name — “Len” Habitat Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Perhaps A.C.P.’s best informed shutterbug, Len was always around when any Camera Club member had any problems about any phase of photography. Len served with the club for four years and assumed the position of Secretary-Treasurer in his Senior year. Climaxing his photographic interest Len was duly appointed to be the Photography Editor of the Alembic Pharmakon. BEVERLY MULL Common Name — “Rev” Habitat — East Arlington, Vt. Bev is one of the eleven Medical Technologists in our graduating class. She began her hard-hearted career in October, 1946, but it wasn’t until this past summer that St. Peter's Hospital helped her to realize how interesting the work really is. For three years she has been a member of the Girls’ Club. After graduation, Bev and Vinny expect to be married — every' wish for a happy and successful future. Common Name — “Dick” Habitat — New Kingston, N. Y. RICHARD MILLER Dick certainly is no stranger in our midst. Perhaps one of the most useful fellows around, Dick will always be known for his good nature. He served conscientiously with the Athletic Commission and with the basketball team. He was in the Kappa Psi Fraternity from his Freshman year on. An inside tip has it that Dick was the best male baby sitter in the school. T'hirty-five ALEMBIC ALFRED L. O’BRIEN Common Name — “O’B ’ Habitat — Albany, N. Y. Another good Irishman here at Pharmacy, “O’B” served with the Navy in the Philippines and Japan during World War II. He is a “bach” and appears intent to remain as such. Ai belongs to the Kappa Psi Fraternity and was Vice- President of his Junior Class. ALVIN C. OERTEL C o m tn o n Na m e — “A V ’ Habitat — Albany, N. Y. Al is a member of the Kappa Psi Fraternity and the student branch of the A.Ph.A. At present he is serving as Vice- President of the A.Ph.A. If you’ve ever been in the hall just above the gym and found yourself puzzled by a constant “swish” sound, it was probably Al who has an uncanny ability for putting that basketball where it belongs. Al is also a very' competent ping pong player. EDWARD M. OTTENOT Common Name — “Ed” Habitat—Schoharie, N. Y. Ed is a transferee from Union College, and joined us during the Sophomore year. Hs is a three-year veteran of the A.A.F. and he has “flown” for three years with his Pontiac between A.C.P. and Schoharie, N. Y., where he resides with his wife and daughter. When Ed wasn’t busily contending with the curriculum, you could generally find him heckling some mem- ber of the faculty. ROBERT N. PECK Common Name — “Tex” Habitat — Shushan, N. Y. During the war Bob had his mail forwarded in care of the Engineer Corps in the E.T.O. Soon after separation Bob was seen encountering emulsions and mixtures at Pharmacy. While here Bob seemed obscure as he was an extremely quiet individual. It wasn’t till the Senior year that his yen for aces put his name on the lips of all the pinochle players and kibitzers alike. T hirty-six PHARMAKON VIRGINIA S. PECKHAM Common Name—“Ginny” Habitat — Needham, Mass. A native of Rhole Island, Ginny has traveled far and wide, first to Gloversville and now to Needham. She is very inter- ested in her work, and would like to continue her studies after graduating as a medical technologist, either in Bacteriology or Medicine. On the lighter side, if you know Ginny, you know how she enjoys a good time. She’s a member of the Girls’ Club and also finds time to enlarge her talents in oil painting. EUGENE K. PETERSON Common Name — “Pete” Habitat — LeRoy, N. Y. Prior to his entrance to A.C.P., Pete attended N.Y.U. and also saw active duty with our Army Air Force. No stranger to these halls, Pete has been class historian all through our stay- in college, besides being Literary Editor of the Alembic Phar- makon. He’s a charter A.Ph.A.’er. Pete hails from the home of the Jello King but that’s not all that he likes about that “thar” part of the country. Pete is especially fond of those lilacs in Highland Park. The very best of luck in the future to you and Mrs. Pete! RICHARD J. PHAIR Common Name — “Dick” Habitat—Canaan, Conn. We would say that he hails from the Myristica State but he insists that it is the Nutmeg State. Dick came to us after a tour ol’ duty with tin U. S. Air Forces in the E.T.O. Once here, Dick became actively engrossed in studies. He found that his extra hours were spent with the Camera Club but his chief interests were and still are with his wife and young son, who were the object of his usual week-end dashes home. ANNETTE PLACE Common Name — “Doc” Habitat — Newburgh, N. Y. Annette is one of- the seven girl pharmacists in her class. Soon after she entered A.C.P. she became a member of Lambda Kappa Sigma Sorority, of which she served as chaplain in her Junior year. She also belonged to the Girls’ Club, was an A.Ph.A.’er, and served as typist on the Mortar and Pestle her Sophomore year. Thirty-seven ALEMBIC LAURENCE E. PRAIRIE Common Name — “Larry” Habitat Massena, N. Y. As far as we know Larry ties his cravats like nobody else in the history of Pharmacy. We’ll also remember Doc for his hectic ping pong games with Tony La Rosa. lie is a charter member of the A.Ph.A., a musician, an ardent golfer, and a family man. JOSEPH QUACKENBUSH Common Name — “Joe” Habitat Fort Edward, N. Y. Joe is a member of Phi Delta Chi Fraternity and has be- longed to the student branch of the A.Ph.A. since its inception at A.C.P. To know Joe is to like him for in addition to having one of the most likeable dispositions in the class, he was always ready to lend a helping hand in any student activity. WILLIAM F. REHBERG Common Name — “Bill” Habitat — East Cobleskill, N. Y. Bill was one of the first group of three pledges of the reactivated Phi Delta Chi frat. He was elected President of the 46- 47 Freshman Class and served on the Student Council. He also played baseball during his Freshman year. Bill earned a Foundation Scholarship for the Freshman year and also for the Sophomore year. He was awarded the Borden Scholarship for the Junior year. lie was also a member of the A.Ph.A., Dramatics Club, and an Associate Editor of the Yearbook. LEO VINCENT RILEY Common Name — “Leo” Habitat — Green Island, N. Y. “Father Riley’5 along with the rest of us has struggled through Remington and “the Frog in the mud puddle on a dark and starless night”. With his ultimate goal in sight, Leo now hopes to return to his favorite hobby — that of raising his two children, Pat and Mike, as he derives much pleasure from both them and his wife. Leo is also another A.Ph.A. member. T hirty-eight PHARMAKON MICHAEL ROSSI Common Name — “Mike” Habitat — Schenectady, N. Y. Mike was another one of those Camera Club enthusiasts in that most of his extra-curricular activity about school focussed in that direction. Mike was President of the Club in his Junior year, at which time he also became a charter member of the student branch of the A.Ph.A. Mike was also a member of the commuter club making his trip back and forth every day in his good ole reliable Dodge. ROBERT RUBENSTEIN Common Name — “Bob” Habitat — Albany, N. Y. A native Albanian, Bob was a member of Uncle Sam’s big family during the war before beginning his studies at Phar- macy. He was a member of the Army Air Force and served in the Pacific Theater. When the Chess Club was organized, Bob joined forces with his stalemates. Not all of his time is spent in school, however, as Bob has a very charming wife. FRANCES SAFRAN Common Name — “Fran” Habitat — Albany, N. Y. Fran, as she is called bv her many friends, began her course in Pharmacy in October, 1946. In her Sophomore year, she was awarded the Charles Gibson Memorial prize for being the second highest student in all subjects. That year she also won the Dr. Edgar A. Vander Veer prize in botany. In her Junior year she was awarded the Borden scholarship. Besides her high scholastic ability, Fran is a member of the Girls’ Club and last year joined the A.Ph.A. of which she is now Secretary. EDWIN A. SALZER Common Name - “Bromo” Habitat — Albany, N. Y. “Bromo” is a member of Kappa Psi Fraternity. When asked about his activities at A.C.P. A1 modestly replied, “Oh, I’ve been here for four years”. But that isn't quite the whole story. A1 is a charter member of the A.Ph.A. student branch at A.C.P., and in addition to that and his fraternity activities, he played J.V. basketball and he has been a good student. T hirty-nine ALEMBIC GRETA SCHELL Common Name — “Gretchen” Habitat — Amsterdam, N. Y. One of Greta’s claims to fame is her ability which has decorated the walls prior to so many social functions here at Pharmacy. Active in A.C.P. activities from the start of her Freshman year, Gret worked on the Sophomore Sock Hop, Junior Prom, and this year she is Art Editor of the Alembic Pharmakon. Besides her studies she has taken a very active- part in Lambda Kappa Sigma Sorority which she joined as a Freshman. She later became Corresponding Secretary and she is now President of the organization. Another charter member of the A.Ph.A., she is also a member of the Girls’ Club. JOHN B. SCHUYLER Common Name — “Barry” Habitat — Newburgh, N. Y. Upon his return from the Army, Barry continued with his search for Pharmacy knowledge by matriculating at A.C.P. We’ve always marvelled at his speed. This may have been born from the necessity of his daily commutation from Sara- toga during his Freshman year. If you’ve seen him bursting out of a door, it can bring to mind nobody but Dagwood. Barry is married and has two children. ELIZABETH SHELDON Common Name — “Shelly” Habitat — Nassau, N. Y. Shelly began her career at Pharmacy as a budding Pharma- cist, only to become another of those Benderites in her Sophomore year. Quiet though she may be, there’s always a twinkle in her eye and a joking word on her lips. Along with her many “ologies”, Shelly became a member of the Girls’ Club when it was organized and she also served as committee- woman for the Junior Prom last year. MARCIA F. SHERMAN Common Name — “Marsh” Habitat — Rochester, N. Y. No doubt that Marsh finds herself as one of the most active female students. Although now its counting RBC instead of pills, Marcia was among those who stood out scholastically at A.C.P. Aside from that Marcia has served with the Girls’ Club since its inception and has attained the rank of President. She gave much of her time and efforts to the M. P. As a reward for her all around versatility, Marcia was chosen to be an Associate Editor for the Alembic Pharmakon. Forty PHARMAKON LEON P. SILVERNALE Common Name — “Champ” Habitat — Millerton, N. Y. “Champ ’, a Navy veteran, is another man who came to A.C.P. to further pursue Pharmaceutical studies. We’ve always meant to quiz him on the significance of his nickname. How- ever competence and “champ” have been synonymous at A.C.P. He has ably held office and served on various com- mittees for his frat, Phi Delta Chi. When the Dean’s lists were announced you had further evidence of his ability. NELSON H. SMITH Common Name — “Smitty” Habitat — Liberty, N. Y. “Smitty” has made the name of Smith at A.C.P. synon- ymous with the word “work”. He has been one of the most active members of Phi Delta Chi Fraternity, serving as Chap- lain, Secretary, and finally as President. “Smitty” was Secre- tary of the A.Ph.A. for two years. He also has been one of the scholars of the class. “Smitty” is married and served with the Navy in the Pacific. HARRY MILTON SPRAGGINS Common Name — ’A rry” Habitat — Rome, N. Y. A veteran of 29 months spent in Uncle Sam’s Navy, Harry came to Pharmacy in October, 1946, and assimilated Johnny Jones and the fenaglc factor along with the rest of us. lie’s a three-year Kappa Psi man and also another charter member of the student branch of the A.Ph.A. HENRY J. SREMBA Common Name — “Hank” 1 Iabitat — • Cohoes, N. Y. The Philippine Islands met Hank before we did as he saw active duty there with the Army Air Force before coming to A.C.P. One of the inseparable 3, he, Stan Stankes and Bob I'horpe have had many a good laugh together. A baseball fan from way back, he played on the varsity team in his Freshman year. Hank’s also a charter A.Ph.A.’er. Forty-one ALEMBIC STANLEY R. STANKES Common Name — “Sian” Habitat — Amsterdam, N. Y. Another of the “Big 3”, Stan came to Pharmacy to peruse those mysterious doses and common names. Not until his Junior year did he become a member of Kappa Psi and at the same time he also became a charter member of the A.Ph.A. EDWIN SWEET Common Name — “Ed”' Habitat — Chadwicks, N. Y. A veteran of the Navy, Ed came to .C.P. as a transfer from Hamilton College where he received his A.B. degree. In his Junior and Senior years lit! became very active in extra- curricular activities. He joined Kappa Psi and turned out for athletics becoming a member of both the bowling and baseball teams. And let us not forget Ed took a wife this past year. JOSEPH C. SZYMANOWICZ Common Name — “Joe” Habitat — Northampton, Mass. Joe, or “Casmir”, was the only person considered for the position of humor editor. He has the art of being a fun- maker without sacrificing his dignity and we all are indebted to him for the many laughs he has made. Joe was one of the first three pledges of the reactivated Phi Delta Chi frat, and he is also a member of the A.Ph.A. He has also given you some fantastic accounts of his adventures while serving with the A.A.F. in the E.T.O. We wish you the best of everything, Joe. JOHN P. TOGNERI Common Name — “Tog” Habitat — Turners Falls, Mass. Tog was a pharmacists’ mate in the Navy and like others of his classmates he came to A.C.P. for further knowledge of Pharmacy. He has been a mainstay of the basketball team during the last three years, and paralleled this with two years of baseball at A.C.P. and two years at Union College. Tog also played with the Chess Club last year. We wonder frankly where and how he found the time and energy. Forty-I wo PHARMAKON MARTIN A. TOOMAJIAN Common Name — “Marty” Habitat — Troy, N. Y. 'I’he Medical Corps claimed Marty before he joined our happy group. One of our hardest working members, he will be a real credit to his profession. A happily married man, Toomy is kept rather busy with his work and studies but he did find time to join the student A.Ph.A. last year. BEVERLY TRIPP Common Name — “Lee” Habitat — Gloversville, N. Y. Lee became very active in A.C.P. activities from the start of her Freshman year. For that year she was elected Secretary- Treasurer of her class and was also one of the cheerleading cutics. Next year she was reelected to that office besides being President of the Girls’ Club which she faithfully served. Lee was also on the Junior Prom Committee, and the Sophomore Sock Hop. She has found much time to crawl away from bacteria for a good time and she is always ready for a good game of bridge. PAUL UPSON Common Name — “Up” Habitat —Berlin, N. Y. An Army vet of four years, Paul not only joined our ranks as an embryonic Pharmacist but also as one of Pop Mather’s clean up crew. Though quiet in manner, Paul has made many friends here at college and he’s never too busy to aid a friend. And as for the spell he’s cast on that mortar and pestle—you should see it do its duty. GENE D. VOLLMER Common Name—“Gene” Habitat — Albany, N. Y. Gene, an active member of Phi Delta Chi, served as Inner Guard, and later as Mastcr-at-Arms. He also served with the Navy in the Pacific. We like Gene for his humor and wit, and frankly envy him for his proficiency in lab. Gene deserted the ranks of the bachelors just before the Senior year. Forty-three A L E M BIC LEWIS A. WAKEFIELD Common Name — “Lou” Habitat - Hcnsonville, N. Y. In addition to being good friends, Lou has many things in common with Ed Ottenot. lie, too, is a transferee, an Army Air Force veteran, and has “flown” in every day from some hill in the Catskills about fifty miles distance from where he resides with his wife and three children. When Lou wasn’t contending with the curriculum you could generally find him in the Chem. lab compounding “unknowns” with diabolical glee for Prof. Reed’s Qual courses. HERBERT WALL Common Name — “Herby” Habitat — Utica, N. Y. Prior to his entrance at Pharmacy College, Herby served with the Army in the American and European Theater for quite some time. On the completion of his first year he was awarded the William Gibson prize and again in his Junior year he received the Kappa Psi prize. Not entirely devoted to his studies, Herb was a member of the Dramatics Club and A.Ph.A., besides being a family man. MARVIN M. WEINER Common Name — “Marv” Habitat — Albany, N. Y. As a Pharmacists’ mate in the U. S. Navy, Marv was sta- tioned for quite a while in the South Pacific. Another of our local boys, he came to A.C.P. shortly after his discharge. His wit and quick smile have caused many a girl’s heart to flutter within these halls. A charter member of A.Ph.A., we all want to wish Marv the best of luck. P. S. Many of the lassies wonder when Marv is going to weaken. RICHARD H. WITTERS Common Name — “Dick” Habitat — Gouverneur, N. Y. Before entering A.C.P., Dick served with Uncle Sam’s Army. In his Freshman year he joined Kappa Psi and later became a member of the student A.Ph.A. when it was organized last year. A happily married man for some time, Dick may now be seen wheeling a baby carriage down the street with his pipe in his mouth and a proud smile on his face. Forty-four PHARMAKON HOWARD A. WOOD Common Name — Woody” Habitat - Oneida, N. Y. The Army claimed “Woody” for some time before his coining to Pharmacy to pursue Remington. With Uncle Sam’s boys he served in the European Theater of Operations. lie is a Kappa Psi man and a charter A.Ph.A.’er. Woody occasionally deserts his studies and soda jerking to spend some time with his little woman. ELMER H. WRIGHT Common Name ■— “EV' Habitat — Watertown, N. Y. El’s super salesmanship and friendliness in Miss Jewett’s speech class will always be a great asset to him. fie is a four- year Kappa Psi member and is also President of the A.Ph.A. which he joined last year. Although the father of two chil- dren, he and his wife may be spotted at most Pharmacy affairs where they have won numerous prizes on the dance floor. They’re quite a family. PHARMAKON Claste ropfjecp It was graduation day. Our group, consisting of I'red Lathrop, Ray Mac- Crackcn, Charlie Lynch and Frank Lopus were in a notorious bar and grill on Green Street voicing memories over a few steins of pale ale. Charlie remarked that it would interesting to have our future forecasted. Fred thought it might be fun to know what the entire class would be doing in the years to come. We drained our glasses and walked over to Madison Avenue to a fortune teller that Charlie knew. We were ushered into the inner sanctum and this the gypsy extolled: Elmer Wright will have six more children in the next ten years. He will attain political renown in upper New York State as a pharmacist and as Mayor of Watertown. There is a good chance of his being elected President of the A.Ph.A. soon. Another politician from Pittsfield, Marco Gasbarronc, will be elected Mayor of that town in a few years. His opponent in that election will be his wife, Mary. Marco will win by a very slim margin. McClellan will own a chain of drug stores in Saratoga, Glens Falls and Lake George. He will make a sizeable donation to A.C.P. soon, but with a stipulation attached. The money will have to be used to equip all lecture rooms with reclining seats, so that students may achieve a more comfortable near-horizontal position than was possible when he was in school. “Bromo” Salzer will buy out Schulte’s soon and will wage a price war with Walgreen’s. He will be easily recognized by the Class of ’50, as he still wears that brown striped suit. A newr doctor in Schenectady wall create a chaos among the pharmacists there. It seems Dr. Jordan will write all of his prescriptions as incompatibilities. Frank Foley will be elected President of the Saratoga Racing Association. He will own a stable and one day will buy Coaltown. When he finds time he will run a professional pharmacy in Amcnia. Kate Smith’s lodge on Lake Placid will be purchased by Bill Meyer. He has amassed a fortune on the sale of a new cleaner. It is a spot remover to remove the spots left by spot removers. His drug chain will be the sole distributor. Paul Upson will do graduate work in Pharmacy at Columbia. Eventually he wall assume the position of head of the Pharmacy department of the greatly expanded A.C.P. Leo Riley wall become a state inspector. He will have his troubles though, as all his friends will recognize him. The new district manager for Walgreen’s will be Ray Lavigne. Ray won’t go back to Vermont because, “He never had it so good”. Henry Sremba and Stanley Stankcs will open a new wholesale house in Rensselaer. They will force McKesson’s and Thompson’s to close down. They will control the drug sales in the Tri-city area. Pete Del Santo will play professional football for the next few' years. He will get salaries averaging $75,000.00 for his services. He and Shirley expect to become gentlemen farmers after Pete retires from pro football. Forty-six WMk ALEMBIC Herb Wall will live in Georgia while conducting research for a pharmaceutical manufacturer. He will market a new antibiotic called Walleomycin. Bernard Berg will publish a new pharmaceutical encyclopedia. It will be called “Buergee’s Other Manual”. Stanley Brownstein is Berg’s copy boy. Frank Burnham, as coach of the A.C.P. basketball team, will have an unde- feated record for many years. “Siena will never beat them”, Frank will say. Fred Haggerty and his wife will settle in Schroon Lake Village. His pharma- cist daughter and he will work hard in the summer and the family will winter in Florida. Elmer Jenks will operate a portable sun tan lotion and burn ointment concession on the beaches at Schroon Lake. Massena will hear a new radio program featuring singing commercials by Tony LaRosa. His sponsor will be the Larry Praire Pharmacy. Joe Bergeron, the beer baritone from Ogdensburg, will have a slight edge in Hooper rating over Tony. Quackenbush will be working for Praire. Martin Toomajian will eventually own Dales Pharmacy in Troy. He will further expand and become the “Lascoffs” of Upper New' York State. Bob Dyroff will be wrestling coach at Russell Sage. Cha-cha!! Ed Ottentot will operate a store in Schoharie. He will give up giving honest opinions, as he won’t get away with it after leaving A.C.P. Wakefield will open two stores, one on each corner of the teeming two-block metropolis of Hcnsonville. Joe Szymanowicz, the Common Peoples’ Friend, will soon take over John L. Lewis’s position. He doesn’t have the eyebrows, but he sure has the nose. Bill Rchberg, as Secretary of Labor, will agree with Joe on all future legislation relating to miners. Rick Phair will conduct television give-away show's from the second floor of his two-story emporium in Canaan. Lcs Coons will study Pharmacognosy in Texas and will specialize in Cactus Plant Diseases. Dick Miller with his farming experience and Harry Spraggins with his resourcefulness will develop a new' teat dilator for use in mastitis. A.C.P. will be endowed with the proceeds from the sale of their dilators. A1 Oertcll will manage the sales force. Tom Golden’s Pharmacy in Mechanicville will be unique in that he will have George Gable running a laboratory in it. It will be the only professional store in the area. Cane and Rossi will form a partnership and build a new modern pharmacy in Schenectady. Dick Witters will become Dean of the year long pre-pharmacy school. He will make shorthand a requirement to prepare freshmen for those torrid note taking sessions. Howard Wood will be Witters’s chauffeur. He says he likes to drive those new7 cars. George Grass will take over Grover Whalen’s position as social diplomat. Eric Cooper will finally decide to take that job in Alaska. Jim Edwards will develop a new' end point indicator. Instead of turning color, a bell will ring. It will be accurate to .015 parts per 1000. Ray Kramer, as borough mayor, will finally get Congress to confer Statehood upon Brooklyn. Nelson Smith, Gene Vollmer and John Schuyler will embark on an expedition to Spain for Penick and Co. They are going to try to catch Spanish Flics. Tom Critz will replace Phil Harris on Radio and Television for Rexall. Annette Place and Kay Mariana will become theatrical producers. Their hit play at the Colonial will be, “The Face on the Drugstore Floor”. Forty-eight P H A R M AKON Gene Peterson will become a famous advocate of socialized medicine. Bev Tripp. Marcia Sherman and Shirley France will open the “You’ll Never heave Alive” Nursing Home in Albany. Frances Safran will be their pharmacist. Vince Drake and Fred DeWitt will pool their resoui'ces and buy out the Astor Pharmacy on Times Square. Beverly will run the. cosmetics department. Betty Sheldon and Katherine Mariak will win fame as the 'heroines of an epidemic of Tsutsumaguchi Fever in Japan. Jack Liberman will develop an amazing system for picking winners at Saratoga. It will involve some calculus and much astrology. Boh Rubcnstcin will go on to be a psychiatrist. lie will specialize in talking to frustrated pharmacists. Wes McEntarfer will hold the controlling interest in Mack’s in a few yeai's. John Lindsay will go on to receive his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and will teach at A.C.P. Ilis thesis will be entitled “I Think They’re Lousy”, in which he emphasizes the faults of the U.S.P. and N.F. Bob and Eleanor Messia will move to Stromboli and open the Bambino Haven Apothecary just across from the baby clinic. Bob Peck will work for them when he isn’t busy doing something else. A1 O’Brien will take his Schenectady bride to Lake George and settle there. Jocko Maggiacomo will win the Indianapolis Stock Car Races soon. He will become an authority on small car racing. Len Miller will attain world renown as the second Yousuf Karsh. Marve Berke will be elected president of the Albany Pharmaceutical Association in 1960. Stan Stankcs and Greta Schell will incorporate in a pharmacy in Amsterdam. Their labels will be done in Old English lettering. The letters will be gold on a black background. John Togneri and Leon Silvernale will open a surprise store in Turners Falls. It will be a pharmacy, but laid out like a basketball court with an imposing Sporting Goods department. Abe Abbott will erect an ultra modern shopping and community center in Glens Falls. It combines a pharmacy with a bowling alley, sporting goods store, medical arts laboratory, bar and grill, and a cosmetic store. Dr. Louis Kalbield will have an office on the tenth floor. He will have quite a following in the bobby sox set. Ginny Peckham and Rita. Lawrence will operate the laboratory, specializing in Urine analysis. Warren Ilauck will head the cigar department. Willie Adsit will manage the Sporting Goods and Ed Sweet will manage the prescriptions. Warren, Ed and Willie will give bowling exhibitions and lessons on appointment on weekends. Diane Caron, Jackv Glaus and Marve Weiner will conduct an imported cosmetic agency. Their star salesman will he Frank Clowe. He will become a suave and dapper salesman with a decided French accent. Dorothy Lieberman will become head of the Bender Laboratory. Every time she picks up the phone she will get Carl Henry’s Radio Station. Carl won’t quite figure it out for some time. Loaded with these prognostications and ale, we left the, seer’s sanctum and stumbled over to the Ten Eyck to attend the annual Alumni Association Dinner Dance. Forty-nine ALEMBIC {Eecfmolog t’g IBreammare Long ago and far away before the anticipated days of college, seventeen unsuspecting mortals encountered three spectres which were to play an extremely important role in their lives. These were the images of Innocence, Awakening, and Reality — the spirits of the past, the present, and the days yet to come. The days of innocence were spent in individual pondering dreams. Jerry Brown hoped to use technology as a stepping stone to dentistry. Would the burning of precious midnight oil be worth it all? As for Shirley McGraw, with syringe poised, she planned a successful career. But what type of a career? That was the question. Then there was George Gabel who desired to sally forth and conquer the halls of Pharmacy and the rabbit cages of Bender. Would he be “bunnied” along the way? Ginny coming from Gloversville had guarded desires for a future in medicine. Which is to conquer and which is to be subdued? Bogged down with dreams of a Rah Rah college, Bev Tripp had thoughts of many anticipated days to come. What will happen to her, will her joys be realized? Clear and bright dawned the day of October 21, 1946 when these seventeen innocent mortals pervaded the halls of Pharmacy College and encountered the Spirit of Awakening. The Spirit wasn’t always a kind one but it continued to guide them along the path of knowledge. This first year spent solely at Pharmacy wrought many unforeseen changes. Awakening was at its best. Jackie Tully captured the heart of a fellow freshman pharmacist and together they embarked on a career of matrimony. P.S. They recently enrolled their son Gary in the Class of 1970. Two other classmates, Dee Earles and Naj Farhart left; Naj for a career in teaching and Dec to attend Alfred University. The others, needless to say, struggled on partly through the fast friends they had made in their fellow bugologists. With Johnny Jones behind them and the fenagle factor still a constant com- panion, Awakening took these “not quite so innocent” individuals on to another year of studying, new friends and new activities. Toward the end of the year there were many whispers in anticipation of the year to come. Mary Leanen left to be married but the rest of them spent a very restless summer looking forward to their first day at Bender. The dawn of their third year found these eager students knocking at the door of Bender filled with new hopes and apprehensions. Two newcomers had been added to their happy group and the Spirit of Awakening helped them along the still stony path. Though Bender was their major vocation many hours were spent doing atomic research in the organic and quant labs deciding as to which part of the ceiling needed ventilation most. Alas, alack — this was the way of all good lab coats. As for the lighter side of life, bridge became, a fast friend of these tech- nicians during their many free hours and often the phrase, “one no trump” issued forth from their sanctuary. Dan Cupid became a major-minor elective and among those who subscribed to his courses were Bev Mull, Bunny Lieberman, Shirley McGraw, and Marcia Sherman. Realization began creeping in at the end of this year when they relinquished Jerry Brown to dentistry school and also said good-bye to many of their classmates who were off for a vacation or for hospital training, she, planned a successful career. But what type of a career? That was the question. In their senior year the everpresent Spirit of the Future was with them through- out their entire practical training. With it came the realization of the fond adieus that would come all too soon. These mortals wfere reminded, only too often, of near separation of the many close friendships they had made throughout their four years. What is to come of them, where will they go, and will the Spectre of the Future ever deem that they should meet again? Dearest memories, “Will it be thus?” B. J. T. AND M. F. S. Fifty P H A R M A K O N Suntor Class llptstorp As we look back, we see that the time has quickly passed since one hundred twenty-two eager and somewhat bewildered students entered A.C.P. in September, 1947. After two and a half years of “racking our brains”, one hundred and two of us remain, striving toward our goal. As the school year rolled on and the work mounted, the first business of the Junior Class was the election of class officers. We were glad to report that this was the first year since we have been at A.C.P. that the usual election battle did not take place. The following were elected class officers: Kenneth Gustafson..............................President Jerome Mastrianni ....... Vice-President Shirley Higkf.y ....... Secretary-Treasurer Jean Berkf. .......... Historian The next important business came in November when we had a class meeting at which a class ring committee was appointed. The rings will arrive in April. As the Yearbook goes to press, no plans have been made as yet for the Junior Prom. We are sure, though, that the dance, which will be held in May, will be the best ever held by a Junior Class. Our Junior Class was well represented on the basketball team this year, with George Cafarelli, Bob Newhard and Dick Peplinski playing a great game. Bob New hard was also sporting that U he received for playing with the Union baseball team. Len Every, Mel Mones and Ken Gustafson well represented the class on the Athletic Commission. When the call for members for the A.Ph.A. came forth, many Juniors took heed. Yes, after two and a half years of “burning the midnight oil”, we sec that our goal is not too far off. With doses and crude drugs running through our pointed heads we strive on toward June 1951 and our B.S. With that thought in mind, we are more determined than ever. Fifty-three optjomore Class fttstorp PHARMA K O N A year ago when we first entered these fair halls at A.C.P. one hundred and nineteen strong, it seemed an impossible job to know your fellowman. But after sharing hopes and fears, joys and tears, we found friendship blossoms when all eyes are set on the same goal — a certain day in June, 1952. As Sophomores, we noted some new faces among our midst and the absence of some familiar ones, but we have managed to maintain our capacity for “doing” and “doing good”. Laura Grode and Dodo Einstein devoted much of their summer vacation time to the planning of a tea, which was held September 17, for all the girls and the wives of the faculty members. Needless to say, the girls, as well as the silver, shone in the candlelight. Our class further distinguished itself by buying teacups and saucers, and presenting them to the school to be used on similar future occasions. Following close on the heels of the get-acquainted tea was another Soph festivity—the annual Frosh Reception. The versatile Sophs amazed everyone with their showmanship; Prof. Singer, with his great thespian ability, contributed much to the merriment. Elections came next on our busy agenda with: James Meehan...................................................President Douglas Stone ........ Vice-President Jane Teakle ........ Secretary-Treasurer Roberta Bollinger..............................................Historian Sports?? But of course. The referee’s whistle usually found Doug Stone, Esten Goan, and Danny Rubinson giving their all to keep us on the winning side of the basketball scoring, cheered on by three more Sophomores — Janes Adams, Dave Stein, and Bobble Bollinger. Marc Guy and Jim Ludlurn kept their fingers in the pie by being on the Athletic Commission. Exams called a halt to our whirl, but plans are being made for the annual Soph Hop, and under the co-chairmanship of Jane Teakle and Evan Boardman, it is sure to be nothing short of a howling success. Looking ahead brings dreams of even greater glory, when we shall at last stand on the threshold of graduation, as the Seniors of 1950 now do. By remembering “He conquers who endures”, we hope that some future Soph class will wish us all the happiness and success possible, as we wish you now. Seniors of 1950, we salute you! Roberta Bollinger Historian % Wy4 P H A R M AKON Jfresrt)man Claste tor? On September 19. 1949, the sixty-ninth class of Albany College of Pharmacy commenced its college career. Ninety-four bewildered students received text books and laboratory books of all sizes, weights, and thicknesses. Ninety-four bewildered students searched their way through the corridors to classrooms and laboratories to meet unfamiliar faces, strange looking equipment and bottles with weird sounding names on the labels. “So this is college! Who’s that pretty dish? What is that funny looking gadget for? Brother, can I survive four years of this?” These were a few- of the common questions that went through our minds. But it didn’t take long to find the answer to these questions. The matter of unfamiliar faces and names was cleared to a great extent by the sophomores, who on September 29th held Freshman Reception Night in the auditorium. The entire affair was entertaining from the song and dance routine of Dodo Einstein and Janet Doyle to the comedy skit by various other sophomore members. Following the entertainment we proceeded to the gym for dancing. Here wc really began to strike up acquaintances. On October 6th the election of Freshman officers was held. Although no political campaigns were planned, the races for offices were close. When the dust from the scuffle settled, we found the presidency of our class to be held by a female for the first time in the history of the school. The following students were elected by the class: Elizabeth Samascott..........................President Bernard Ehrenberg ....... Vice-President Vircinia Manory..............................Secretary James Garrity................................Treasurer Donald Perrone ......... Historian We soon had a taste of college social life. On October 28th a Hallowe’en Dance was held by the Lambda Kappa Sigma Sorority and the Kappa Psi Fraternity. Many Freshmen turned out for the affair which featured come as you arc dressed. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, there came a week’s vacation, for which none of us were sorry, to say the least. But before we packed our bags and made tracks for buses, trains, and cars, we had the little matter of quarterly exams to face. Many of us, having broken all the rules of study the previous two and a half months, burned gallons of midnight oil. Through cramming and praying we cleared our first obstacle. The coming of the basketball season helped put a feather in the Freshman’s cap. The passing and set shooting ability of Paul Meader and the rebound work of Larry Moss was quickly recognized by Coach Iselc, who placed these fellows on the varsity squad. The following freshmen, George Farhart, Carmen De Santos, Joe Fiscells, Malcolm Fuller, Norman Gallagher, Jim Garrity, Paul Pamilio, John Putnam, and Ed Supernam were members of the junior varsity club, ft is plain to see that the Class of ’53 should have an important part in basketball at A.C.P. for the next three years. As the Alembic Pharmakon goes to press, there still remains for us many weeks of industrious work and many gay events to enliven our spirits at A.C.P. Donald Perrone Historian Fifty-seven nrorttg iFratmutn Hamtm l appa tgma isororitp Greta Schell . Shirley Hickey Alice Rozan . Carolyn Vollmer Jeanne Burns Anne Winchell . . . President . Vice-President . Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary . Treasurer . Chaplain Lambda Kappa Sigma today is a far cry from the sorority that was founded by two charter members at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in 1918. Beta Chapter has been active for the past sixteen years. We feel very fortunate in being the second chapter to enter this sorority. New members, taken into the sorority last year include Jane Adams, Roberta Bollinger, Patricia Harman, Lucretia J. Tcaklc and Diane Caron. These members were honored at a banquet held at the Madison Tavern in May, 1949. At the opening meeting of this year Beta members were enlightened by Nancy Palmer and Shirley Hickey as to the business that was transacted at the Eastern Regional Meeting held in Pittsburgh last June. They returned with many new ideas which we hope to use for the betterment of our chapter. Shortly after classes resumed we held our annual Hallowe’en Dance in cooperation with our brother fraternity, Kappa Psi. It was the first dance of the year and was a highly successful event. It was the first chance wc had to get acquainted with the current Freshman Class. This year saw us venturing on a new project, which was very successful as far as our treasury was concerned. The girls in the sorority sold Christmas cards. We wish to thank all the students who aided us in making this such a prosperous undertaking. Lambda Kappa Sigma extends best wishes and congratulations to the members of the Class of 1950. May they see the accomplishment of their ideals in the years that are to follow their graduation. Sixty Ann Marie Richardson f)0 p $fn Jfratermtp Raymond Kramer ........ Chancellor Melvin Mones ....... Vice-Chancellor Stanley T. Brown stein ....... Scribe Alfred Weinstein ...... Guardian of Exchequer Leonard Every ........ Fiery Dragon Harold Jaffee ......... Chaplain Walter Singer ....... Faculty Advisor Under the capable leadership of our Chancellor, Raymond Kramer, Beta Chapter of the International Rho Pi Phi has made great strides forward in the year gone by. Highlighting our calendar for the year were our monthly dinner meetings at which time we had the pleasure of listening to prominent leaders in the field of Pharmacy. On one occasion we had the opportunity to welcome Professor Walter Singer as our erstwhile Faculty Advisor. This year we once again swelled our ranks with the addition of new members that included: Arthur Kantrowitz, Danny Rubinson, Sanford Nogy and Jerry Shapiro, at the end of the first semester; and a number of other fraters during the second semester. Under the able guidance of Alan Bergman, the annual “Campus Queen Dance”, sponsored by the fraternity, was by far the most successful of the lot. Together with the fraternity Hayride in December, the Picnic in May and the number of parties at the house, it is within reason to say that we enjoyed a rather sociable year. Rope Hall continued to be the site of action for all fraternity doings. The house is run very effectively by Frater Brownstein, who is the House Manager. As for our athletic endeavors we were more than spectators this year. Aside from the many fraters playing under the A.C.P. banner, the fraternity was in there pitching at the hoop to cop honors in Y.M.H.A. basketball league. Captain Don Weinstein was our individual scoring ace. In conclusion, may we take this opportunity to offer our heart-felt congratu- lations to the Class of Fifty. We wish them the same success in the future as they enjoyed in the past. I Sixty-one Stanley T. Brownstein Artimtiea ALEMBIC Camera Out) In October, 1949, the Camera Club installed its officers. They were: President, Louis Kalbl'eld; Vice-President, Robert Ahrens; Secretary-Treasurer, Leonard K. Miller. Under the guidance of these veteran students, and with the help of our faculty advisor, Professor Reed, the Camera Club has enjoyed a prosperous year. The aims of the Club this year were several and varied. It was gratifying to note that our ranks were replenished with students from the incoming Freshman class. The Print-Of-The-Month Contest was maintained to provide a little incentive among the members. Also for the first time a college album was begun. This is to contain pictures of general interest and to provide a record of the passing years. The normal activities of developing and printing each other’s pictures was also continued. It was our very good fortune this year to be able to purchase a new enlarger. With this and several other new items, the darkroom has become complete to perfection. The Club also visited one of the local printing and engraving plants where the intricacies of photo transfer processes were explained. We club members who are graduating this year wish continued success to the Camera Club in the years to come. Sixty-six Leonard K. Miller Secretary PHARMAKON Girls’ Club I Marcia Sherman Jane Adams Laura Grode . Ellen Doocey Jean Burns Roberta Bollinger Mrs. Walter Singer . . . President . . Vice-President . Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary . . . Treasurer . Historian Advisor Although organized in September, December nineteenth saw the Girls’ Club making their debut in society by holding a tea for the wives of the students and faculty members. The response was so tremendous that the Christmas Tea will go down in the history of the college as an annual affair. Of course, “The” event of the year so far as the Girls’ Club is concerned, is the picnic for the entire school held the weekend of the Junior Prom. In order to make this an even more gala occasion than last year’s, much time and energy are being spent for preparations. The members of the Girls’ Club of the Albany College of Pharmacy now join in wishing the members of the graduating class — good happiness, good fortune, and good luck! Roberta Bollinger Historian 1 Sixty-seven ALEMBIC tubent JBrandb of tf)e American Pharmaceutical gteoctattcm Elmer Wright ......... President Alvin Oertel ......... Vice-President Frances Safran ......... Secretary Nelson Smith ......... Treasurer Dr. Francis J. O’Brien ...... Faculty Advisor The Student Branch at A.C.P. started their second year with an active drive for new members. The results were gratifying, for the students realized the advantages of belonging to such an organization. For those who are Seniors the advantage is even greater, since at graduation these Seniors will have an active membership in the parent organization both in the national organization and in their local home town branches. Dr. O’Brien was nominated and unanimously elected Faculty Advisor. The membership believed him to be the one who was best qualified since he showed so much interest in the establishment of the branch here at A.C.P. Under his guidance we expect to go far in the years to come. Our purpose is to present the members and the entire student body with the advances made in pharmacy and with its allied professions. We have been very fortunate to have Elmer Jenks as our program chairman. He has been instrumental in sccuiing for us speakers of interest. These gentlemen have spoken to the members on many subjects directly related to our future lives as pharmacists. In the future we expect to see an ever increasing interest in this organization, for it will bring to the student many benefits as well as prepare him for active participation in the American Pharmaceutical Association. Sixty-eight tubent Council PHARMAKON REPRESENTATIVES Seniors George M. Grass, Jr. Peter A. Df.l Santo Juniors Kenneth Gustafson Jerome Mastrianni Sophomores James E. Meettan Douglas Stone Freshmen Elizabeth Samascott Bernard Eiirenrero Truly representing the pulse of the College, the Student Council has met on numerous occasions this year to formulate plans for new and original proposals put I orth by the student body as well as adopt proposals put forth 'by the administrative body of the College. Under the able guidance of Dean O’Brien, who was always ready, willing and able to assist when the road seemed obstructed, this yearns Council, headed by George Grass, functioned unfalteringly and was instrumental in bringing about a number of changes that were beneficial to the majority of the school body. Such measures included the smoking problem in the lower corridor, the cafeteria rhubarb, budget allocations, and approval of students placed in key positions in the extra-curricular activity program of the school. To this body of ladies and gentlemen go the warm congratulations of the students they represented and a vote of thanks from the administration for their splendid cooperation. Sixty-nine gJlumnt association On the evening of Commencement, June 9th, 1949, the alumni and Senior Class held their annual banquet at the Hotel Ten Eyck. There were 247 in attend- ance, most of whom remained for the dancing which followed in the Ballroom. The principal speaker of the evening was Dr. Ivor Griffith, President of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science. Dr. Griffith, one of the most outstanding speakers in the pharmaceutical profession today, gave a most inspiring and entertaining talk which will long be remembered by those in attendance. William Lippman, ’24, President of the Alumni Association, presided. Mr. R. LcRoy Davis represented the Class of 1899 and received a special certificate in honor of the 50th anniversary of that class. It was announced at the meeting held during intermission that the alumni had undertaken the task of equipping the new library then under construction. An initial donation of $1,000 was made from the treasury and since that time the total subscriptions have risen to well over $5,000. The drive will be continued during the coming year. It was also anounced that the alumni had contributed $1,144 for improve- ments to the lighting system of the College and that the Board of Trustees had authorized the expenditure of $1,500 to improve and modernize the college cafeteria. The following officers were elected: Willard Barton', ’17 Paul Saiiagian, ’27 . Robert Hosler, ’49 Russell Denegar, ’43 . Francis O’Brien, ’20 Betty Hageman, ’44 . President . . Vice-President Second Vice-President . Secretary . Treasurer . Historian Seventy nr fill wedded w| ■kit Hob Mo.-j |Jp|kA!ow rece monick ■Ulmer ;l ''resetwB I Adsit bv the Volume VI T E AC GOTTA SM One world think. - lers were on the in. teriology lab right ot Oji ridor. W hat else sudden bareness of I habited lower torrid. ?! know the reason. 1 presence of a room ; has been recently pressed purpose of in for the mate constit Here in the recent room we note as we : of smoke, hordes of Cards or copying sr . As a point of inform smoke will be elimina has acquired a dvr piece of apparatus. 5 just for a peek, do; : No doubt an editori; a subsequent date concerning me upAccp of this room with such reminders as to keep the room clean, keep feet off the furniture and keep pocket knives in your pockets. So why should this cub reporter b waste precious words in relaying these tidbits, bet the editor put it to you. As for me I am now headed to the Boys' Room; I've got a spare five minutes and a cigarette. HOW ABOUT THAT! !! Pan Cupid took his toll this summer and sonte of otir own embryo pharmacistjj were among those engulfed. We nc, that W arren llauek and Bibs Barn w ; wed on the same dav shat b� e K ai. td t «tu tut . |Aic� urfbi uidv i cuei. o utc.tctr o and more glamorous colleges to which you may have been accustomed, but on the other hand we are certain that in our sparse numbers you will lind oneness in equality and friendship to which each and all are devoted. It is to this unit, tit. family, that you the new facujj hers, are most heartily welconw . W e are certain that ojir asj the months to come will he oil merit and during which tittup la«i fciLqpileavor unceasinJ yearned kiiowiq «tig to us. SIZE LIST FOR SESSION ?48 - 1949 Scholarship Awards Robbins Prize for the ing in alt subjects lb -SHAPIRO en Brize for the highest Pharmaceutical Mathe lvII POLITO «ne Doctor i torner l ydms Prize for the highest ,gY Rita Gresko t And as and ing th beeanit pSabv hoy. The s Carol No of Sir had th3 intrr.do very sat! moral daughter t? Mr. and Mrs. .v proud parents too. To yon parents aftflH pi newTy-tveds the Moktak Pi srut WetuL our sin cerest congratulations. This goes ditto for all other memlier- of the. faculty and student body that were dealt with gener- ously this past summer. dCIL CON live of the |«nf’Council «iting year. % ved is the1 ... s. The most p •vlte council at t? Wal of Staff members |. task ot editing the |i. and the Mortar and representative? aiic; all «V HHBHpmggestkms and gripes, heel frel Jppicm know just how voti would like to see things done, This year's Council members are: Siliiiors: George Grass and Pete Pel Santo Juniors: Ken (instat son and Jerry G, Mastrianni Sof'ltoinon-s: James Meehan and Doug Stone Freshmen: Elizabeth. Samascot and Be roard I -Hi renbe rg Juniors Kappa Psi braternit.v Beta Delta (. haptfci Prize for the highest staltjjing for the year — HERBERT W bi. I he Borden Scholarships of S150. each, Applicable to tuition only, to two stu tlents of general scholastic excellence FRANCES SAFE. AN and W'ibf.l .M REHBbKt, Number I Shed ORGAN FOR THE STUDENTS OF A. C. P. LIFE STUDIES SPORTS HUMOR ALBANY COLLEGE of PHARMACY M o r t a r P es tl e .J Atljlatira A L E M BI C JfekttiaU After a long and sleepless world series the basketball season came to A.C.P. It was with visions of swishes and “big” John and “big” Doug tapping them in. It was with “big” John and Tee Critz playing their last year for the Maroon and White. Tee Critz was elected captain of the team, while Dick Iscle erstwhile varsity ballhawk and recent graduate of A.C.P. was appointed as the new mentor for the team. As the season progressed it became evident that here was a good combo. It was Doug and John on rebounds and taps; Dick Pcplinski proved to be an efficient leech for all high scoring visitors; Bob Newhardt stood out as a playmaker with his sharp passing; Tee Critz was a constant threat on both offense and defense; “little” Caff excelled on last breaks and as an outstanding dribbler; Larry Mosse showed he would be ready to step into “big” John’s shoes next year; Paul Meeder was the set shot artist; Estcn Coan and Dan Rubinson stood out as reliable reserves which no team can get along without. On January 13, 1950, Doug Stone set a new all-time scoring record for Pharmacy, eclipsing the former record held by Frank Sweeney since 1947, who had registered twenty-nine points. “Big” Doug scored thirty points to lead the Maroon and White to a 78-67 victory over Utica Tech. In the two years that the Empire State Conference has functioned, Pharmacy has proven itself to be one of the outstanding teams in the league. The school may very well be proud of the 1949-1950 edition of the Pharmacy cagers. This team will undoubtedly go into the record books as one of the. fastest, tallest, and highest scoring teams in A.C.P.’s history. In Doug Stone, the future Pharmacists have a man who may become the greatest scorer since the school was started. Al and Don Weinstein Seventy-four PHARMAKON totaling GEeam Abraham Abbott, Captain William Adsit Lf.ster Mintzlr Kenneth Gustafson Frank Moak Warren Hauck Edwin Sweet Burdette Dewf.ll, Faculty Advisor “Nine pins and a miss!” This has happened too many times to too many fellows on our team, and accounts for the low position of our team at the present time in the League. Since many of our games on occasions are lost by the narrow margin of one or two pins, we are still strong competition for the opposing teams. The nucleus of the team is composed of Seniors members, consisting of Bill Adsit, Warren Hauck, and Ed Sweet, under the capable guidance of Abe Abbott. Abbott has held this position for two years, and was with the team when the Inter- collegiate League of the Capital District was first formed in the fall of 1948. The League bowls at the Playdium every Wednesday night. It is composed of Albany College of Pharmacy, Albany Lawr School, Albany Business College, R.P.I., State Teachers College, and Siena. Our aim in the League has been to bring about a friendly and enjoyable relationship among the fellow bowlers of the League, to represent the Pharmacy College interscholastically, and to carry on the tradition of good fellowship for which the college is known. We were very glad to welcome Bud Mintzer, a Freshman, to our team and hope he, with many of his colleagues, will arise to the occasion and carry on the continued success for all future bowling teams of A.C.P. Bill Adsit Seventy-five ALEMBIC gltfjlettc Commts ton Although a comparatively new group at the College, the Athletic Commission has endeavored to function as a noteworthy body, with their accent on a better athletic program for the school. It was due to the ever increasing participation in collegiate athletics that the Administration saw fit to form this new group, to have it function independently from the Student Council, where formerly all matters on athletics were reviewed. The Commission has taken great strides forward in bettering our athletic needs by means of wise appropriations and the genuine interest in the task that these men have undertaken. Aside from its policy making functions, the Commission is busily engaged in preparing the schedules for the teams, securing referees and umpires, and also acting as hosts to the incoming visiting teams. The minutest details involved in the running of an intricate and distinct organization are encompassed and discharged by the hard working men of the Commission. Seventy-six • • Coords Mortal •' V- •V ' IHp 'v.V 'A.yS'i1 ■■■ '■ 'i! ■ «ra 9� gjoriablp Speaking ALEMBIC “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” This age old adage finds no exception here at the Albany College of Pharmacy, hence the social calendar here is enhanced by numerous events that add to the color of college life. Generally, the Freshmen are feted with a night of all around good cheer with the aid of the cver-hospitable Sophomore Class, to start the social festivities for the year. Long before you know it, Hallowe’en is here and Lambda Kappa Sigma and Kappa Psi team up to sponsor a dance with pumpkins and cornstalks to add to the goblin atmosphere. With the advent of November, the fraternities sound the call and the rush is on aided and abetted w'ith Smokers. As illustrated perhaps smokers are a misnomer. The warm holiday spirit of Christmas befalls us only to find the Girls’ Club providing the tea for the faculty and students’ wives at a colorful affair. To make the season coeducational Phi Delta Chi settles matters with a sprite, gala Semi Formal on the night before we depart for our holiday recess. One can’t overlook the avenue of pleasure that the basketball team as well as the bowling team open to those of us that are content to be spectators, during those cold winter nights. To ring in the second semester, Rho Pi Phi rings the bell with its annual Campus Queen Dance in mid-February'. And following right through in fine fashion is the Winter Cotillion Dance that Kappa Psi holds for its fraters and their guests at Wolferts Roost. By this time the Junior Class is busily propping themselves for the all important Junior Prom that takes place in May. In the interim the basketball team is feted at a dinner sponsored by the Athletic Commission, the Girls’ Club is pilgrimaging, and the fraternities and sorority are operating in high gear. Finally, the fruits of your labor come to harvest. With your hard work plus your play you at long last merit that hard earned sheepskin, and the right to participate in the final social event of your college life, the Graduation Dinner-Dance. Eighty-two Q U r f U ALEMBIC Amsler, Kenneth E. Baldwin, Eugene Barry, Patricia Bauman, Robert H. Berke, Jean Blake, Raymond J., Jr. Bloom, Irving Boscoe, Robert J. Brooks, Paul W. Brucker, Paul H. Bull, Stephen W., Jr. Burns, Jeanne Cafarelli, George Chacon, Alejandro Coulter, Vivian Crooker, Charles C. DeLafayette, Dorothy Deller, Wallace H. Desparte, Claire Donovan, Francis E. Eddy, Richard A. Every, Leonard Falcone, Victor Farrell, Hei.en Fay, James Fiore, Louis J. Fizette, William B. Forman, Irving Fowlston, Robert M. Fratteli, Clement Galbraith, Orrin Gitlitz, Irving Goldman, Stanley Graniero, Carmen J. Gray, Kenneth R. Gustafson, Kenneth Henry, Edward Hickey, Shirley Hill, Madeline Jaffee, PIarold Joncas, Leo E. Jones, Harold Kayf., Alvin Keeler, Anne Kinney, Donald R. 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Thompson,! Sons Co. RIVER STREET TROY, N. Y. • 1950 Upon it's 153rd Year of Service extends to the Class of '50 It's Sincere Best Wishes Eighty-s A L E M BIC Kuehn, Richard J., Jr. Lee. David C. Linton, Russell K. Lynn, Kenneth McLean, Ronald Mastrianni, Jerome, Jr. Mazzacone, Eleanor L. Meagley, Gorden H. Mercurio, Angelo Moak, Frank H., Jr. Mones, Melvin Mosseau, Charles Nealon, Albert J. Nelligan, Gerard F. Newhard, Robert John Nielsen, Andrew E. O’Connor, Gerard Palmer, Nancy Partington, Sidney Pf.plinski, Richard Ransley, Harold Edwin Rich, Howard B. Richardson, Ann Marif. Ritchie, John Robinson, Peter Roslyn, John J. Rozan, Alice Ryan, Joseph William Savage, Herbert Scuderi, Anne Scully, Martin Seitz, Harold W. Shf.rer, Robert J. Sherman, Donald Sherman, Eugene Shumway, William L. Silveriiart, David Smith, F. Kirk Snow, Gregory M. Snyder, Linford A., Jr. Steckel, William Surprenant, John L. Swartz, Harry S., Jr. Syron, Donald E. Tf.icher, Philip Tesiero, Donald E. 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No. 2 33 Lake Street 29 Koscinsko Avenue 53 Mazda Terrace 109 Granger Road 141 Third Street 1 State Street 530 Woodford Avenue 178 Sixth Avenue 2130 Third Avenue 39 Roselawn Avenue 82 Ramsey Place 34 Hudson Avenue 205 North Main Street 707 Calvert Street 16 John Street Herkimer, New York Rensselaer, New' York Wappingers Falls, New York Ticonderoga, New York Hackensack, New Jersey Schenectady, New York Troy, New York Chatham, New York Poughkepesie, New York Endicott, New- York Auburn, New York Rensselaer, New York Cohoes, New York Petersburg, New- York West Coxsackie, New- York Owego, New York Cohoes, New York Rochester, New York Syracuse, New York Troy, New York Canton, New York Endicott, New York Troy, New- York Watcrvliet, Newf York Troy, New York Albany, New- York Stillwater, New York Canastota, New York Rome, New- York Kingston, New York Ninety SIMEON EINSTEIN, Ph.C. LICENSED PHARMACIST Phone 5-7974 446-448 Delaware Avenue At Second Avenue ALBANY, N. Y. Compliments EMPSALL DRUG CO., INC WATERTOWN, N. Y. Est. 1883 CHARLES A. EDWARDS, Owner Class 1917 A.C.P. • Northern New York’s Leading Pharmacy YORK PHARMACY Edmond L. Belfiglio, Pharmacist 592 SECOND AVENUE TROY, N. Y. Congratulations to the ( LASS OF 1950 BRADT DRUQ CO. H. E. REYNOLDS, Pres. • 552 BROADWAY ALBANY, N. Y. Ninety-one ALE M BIC Francf.sk, James Gari.ock, William J. Grodf., Laura Guy, Marc Hanson, Beverly Harmon, Patricia M. Hastings, Robert Clark Hf.rsuenhorn, Barrie IIobaica, Paul M. Horwitz, Seymour IIuciiro, Walter P. Jackson, James A. Johnson, Edward Kahan, Wallace Kantrowitz, Arthur 25 South Perry Street 23 Crossman Street 189 Morris Street Box 445, R.D. No. 1 547 Harrison Avenue 457 Western Avenue 622 Carolenc Street 55 Holmes Court 1026 Conkling Avenue 225 South Clinton Street 46 Miller Street 17 Savvin Street Klippel, Frank E. Kortas, Randolph Lamparf.lli, Alfred Little, William Russel Lonercan, Thomas J. Ludlum, James E. McCarty, George McGinn, Alfred B. Maxik, Lester Mf.f.han, James E. Meyers, Leonard Mirable, Joseph Mitchell, William G. Mosher, Joyce Mosher, Russell Y. Mount, Joseph Myers, Robert Nogee, Sanford O’Brien, James Osowick, Julius J. Over, Frederick A., Jr. 205 Walberta Road 117 Chamber Street 78 West Main Stree 40 Second Avenue 8 Lake Avenue 17 Avery Street 94 Corthcll Street 158-18 Riverside Drive 19 West Erie Street 35 Albion Avenue 68 Jefferson Street 147 South Lake Avenue 36 State Street 31 Willow Avenue 5 North Center Stre't 1194 Phoenix Avem e 5 Franklin Square 84 Jersey Avenue 1076 Lakeview Avenue Peterson, William Piazza, Donato Pickles, Frederick G. Pobcee, Carlton Polito, Joseph Renda, Joseph Robison, Richard G. Rubinson, Daniel Sahagian, Paul, Jr. Sausville, Edward Scanlan, John 51 Maiden Lane 28 West Van Vechte 113 East Broadway Ivy Road 240 Elm Street 74 East Pine Street 9 Brunswick Road 361 State Street 239 Third Street 1210 State Street Schmitt, Robert Charles 137 First Avenue i Street Poughkeepsie, New York Alexandria Bay, New York Albany, New York Watervlict, New York Schenectady, New' Yoik Albany, New York Ogdensburg, New' York Albany, New York Utica, New York Tannersvillc, New York Mineville, New York Carthage, New- York Seneca Falls, New York Amenia, New Yoik Natick, Massachusetts Syracuse, New York Newburgh, New York Ripley, New York Afton, New York Troy, New York Middletown, New York Sidney, New' York Albany, New York New York, New York Albany, New York Albany, New York Albany, New York Albany, New York Rcxford, New York Dolgeville, New' York Schenectady, New York Mohawk, New York Schenectady, New York Saratoga Springs, New York Port Jervis, New' York Schenectady, New York Kingston, New York Albany, New York Fulton, New' York Pomona, New’ York Albany, New' York Gloversville, New' York Troy, New York South Fallsburg, New York Albany, New' York Newburgh, New York Schenectady, New York Nyack, New' Yoi k Ninety-two ALBANY HARDWARE IRON CO. Congratulations to the Complete Sports Equipment CLASS OF 1950 - - THE FACULTY - - 39-43 State Street Albany, N. Y. McAULIFFE PHARMACY Get your hair cut to fit the features of your face. Physicians’ Supplies Call at 423-25 Madison Avenue FRED’S Corner Lark Street Barber Shop — Beauty Parlor Phone: Albany 4-1478 Albany, N. Y. 259 NEW SCOTLAND AVENUE The Family Drug Store BARTON’S PHARMACY PINE HILLS PHARMACY M. W. Briggs and M. T. Stone, Props. Your Health 1116 Madison Avenue cor. Allen Is Albany, N. Y. Our Business Prescription Dept. Phone 8-7913 If Busy, Call 8-0156 324 Delaware Ave. Albany, N. Y. Compliments of ARRAY FLORIST Congratulations to the Class of ’50 National Savings Bank Building 7-9 SOUTH PEARL STREET MR ANC MRS. MATHERS Phone 3-4255 Ninety-three ALEMBIC Severson. Robert F. Shapera, Arthur Shapiro, Jerome Sitaw, Woodard, Jr. Snearuy, Lewis K. Sottile, Phillip Starczewski, Vincent Stewart, Charles E. Stone, Douglas Stumpf, Norman Sturgess, Lewis Teakle, Lucretia Thiess, Robert E. Van De Bogart, Gordf.n Van Valkenberg, Elwin Van Vlack, Robert H. Verrastro, Rocco Wardwell, Tiiomas West, Robert Wetmore, Lawrence 25 Lyman Street 38 Webster Avenue 1638 Conkling Avenue 1909 Foster Avenu; 77 Bridge Street 48 South Avenue 432 E. Spring Stree t 64 Elm Street 207 Main Street 14 Brook wood Avenue 232 Eleventh Stree. . Box 92 146 Hill Street 5 Marshall Street Box 155, R.D. No. 1 21 Maple Avenue 901 Arnold Avenui Hoosick Falls, New York Glens Falls, New York Utica, New York Schenectady, New York Corning, New York Beacon, New York Utica, New York Norwich, New York Warrensburg, New York Albany, New York Altamont, New York North Creek, New York Schenectady, New York Bcarsville, New York Deposit, New York Poughkeepsie, New York Troy, New York Gloversville, New York Ellenville, New York Utica, New York JfrestfjKtan Class Banker, Gilbert Barley, Brenda Bator, Stanley J. Berlin, Leo Birdsall, Albert C. Braveman, Charles Calendar, Chris Carr, B. James Carter, Gerald Collins, Alfred Crook, Elton H. Daniels, Newell M. Demchak, Nicholas DePerna, Thomas C. DeThomas, Angela Dickinson, George Al Doocey, Ellen Dulin, Austin H. Ehrenberg, Bernard Eifert, Arthur Far hart, George Fervan, Jack 1 Rislcy Street 943 Emmett Street 338 Broadway 132 Grand Street 910 Jacob Street 522 Fulton Street 528 Warren Street R.D. No. 2 278 Reed Drive R.D. No. 2 232 Broome Street 1633 Fifth Avenue bert29 Gladstone Avenue R.D. 145 Main Street 504 Curry Road 10 Dean Street 523 Liberty Street Hancock, New York Central Valley, New York Schenectady, New York Saratoga Springs, New York Schoharie, New York Troy, New York Carthage, New York Hudson, New York Saranac Lake, New York Whitehall, New' York Clayton, New York Masscna, New York Binghamton, New York Catskill, New York Troy, New York Albany, New York Stillwater, New York Fayetteville, New York Ravcna, New York Schenectady, New York Gloversville, New York Elmira, New York Ninety-four Compliments of Congratulations to The Class of 1950 WARDLE BROS. DRUG STORE E. Clifford Hallenbeck — George V. Woolsey LIEBERMAN’S PHARMACY Props. S. Lieberman, Ph.G. 1-3 Warren Street 63 Washington Avenue HUDSON, N. Y. RENSSELAER, N. Y. Compliments of Congratulations to CHAZAN PHARMACY The Class of 1950 A. J. and I. K. Chazan, Ph.G. THE SERVICE PHARMACY 31 New Scotland Avenue A. F. Phair, Ph.G. ALBANY, N. Y. Canaan Conn. WHELANS PAUL’S CLEANERS, INC. UPTOWN DRUG CO. “Same Day Service” 634 Central Avenue 21 New Scotland Avenue ALBANY, N. Y. Phone 62-0656 Good Luck Congratulations to to the The Class of 1950 Class of 1950 DEL MAR PHARMACY UNIVERSITY Harry Waltcrmire BAKE SHOP 361 Delaware Avenue SNACK BAR DELMAR, N. Y. Ninety-five ALEMBIC Fiscella, Joseph Fishelman, Albert Francis, Moncrikf Fudin, Gilbert Fuller, Malcolm Gallagher, Norman Garrity, James Geraci, Gloria Gijanto, Carmine Gochenaur, John Guerra, Michael Haguf.s, James Hayner, Elsie L. Heidger, Terrance Herman, Sheldon Jay Hotaling, William Jewell, Lois Jones, Georce E. Jouzitis, Donald Kaminsky, Shirley Kronman, Albert Kulp, Chester Kwasnowski, John J. Lasher, Keith A. Link, William Losee, Irving C. MacLeod, James E. Manory, Virginia Mastrianni, Francis A. McCarthy, Joseph E. Meader, Paul Millett, John Mintzf.r, Lester H. Mogan, Dolores Gloria Monakey, John Mosse, Lawrence Mullin, Patricia Myslow, Bernice Nash, Jean Newton, Richard Pashley, Shirley Ann Perrone, Normand E. Pf.rrone, Donald Pomerantz, Herman R. Pomilio, Paul Pompilio, Lila Ponessa, Eugene Putnam, John 543 Irving Avenue 18 Forsyth Place 121 Spring Avenue West Clarkstown Road 16 Fullerton Street R.D. No. 2 100 Dove Street Hoosick and 24th Streets 205 Portage Avenue 311 West William Street 805 Lakewood Avenue 112 Richardson Avenue Bald Mountain Road 711 East Market Street 1856 Becker Street 7 Harrison Avenue 54 Academy Street 131 Winthrop Avenue 1059 Fifty-Eighth S reel 127 Beethoven Street 225 Allen Street 20 Orchard Street 10 Moore Avenue R.D. No. 1 802 Pasadena Avenue 126 Fourth Street 29 Hulin Street 62 West Monroe Street 28 Hudson Street 137 Maple Avenue 37 Defiance Street 2 Forest Avenue 4 Bertha Street 10 Marwill Street 101 First Street 46 Park Place Box 354, R.D. No. 7 38 First Street 38 First Street Fulton Park Apts. 409 E. 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Tapper Lake, New York South Fallsburg, New York Albany, New York Albany, New York Troy, New York Geneva, New York Schenectady, New York Glovcrsvillc, New York Gloversville, New York White Plaias, New York Rome, New York Schenectady, New York West Haverstraw, New York Glens Falls, New York Ninety-six Biliiam ifi. £a«gr, l?h.©. Compliments of HERBERT’S MATTHEWS DRUG CO. L. G. Matthews, Ph.G. - S. T. Smith, Ph.G. 255 New Scotland Avenue ALBANY, N. Y. Phone 2-1912 CYNO - TABS Guaranteed Relief from SINUS Good Luck to the Class of 1950 PAUL SAHAGIAN Medical Arts Pharmacy - Albany Stadium Pharmacy - Albany Prospect Park Pharmacy - Troy Compliments of GEARY PHARMACY M. SOLOMON, B.S. 17 WATERVLIET AVENUE Albany, New York Compliments EAST GREENBUSH PHARMACY George W. Stevens, Prop. BLACKSTONE CIGARS Ninety-seven PHARMAKON Resnik, John W. Rieben, Robert A. Sager, Eleanor Sallus, Boris Irwin Samascott, Elizabeth Scuderi, James Shaxoraw, Walter, Jr. Shingles, John Barry Shott, James Thomas Smith, Ira J. Spaulding, Harry S. Steed, Francis Stein, David E. Strassburger, Lois Studders. Thomas G. Suprenant, Edward Tucker, Philip Ventura, John D. Verven, Gus Waters, James D. Weinstein, Richard Westerman. John Whitney, Shirley M. Wilhelm, Karl Willer, Paul E. Wind, Edward 581 Fourth Street 1198 Western Avenue 1 Belmorc Place 230 Second Avenue Loudon Gardens South James Street 484 Glen Street 500 Proctor Avenue 29 Abbott Street 48 Front Street 162 South Main Street 267 West Hudson Street 4358 Culver Road Albany Post Road 25 Maple Avenue 2781 West 36th Street 1010 Lansing Street 15 Lewis Avenue 8 John Street 83 Walnut Street 75 Adams Place 30 Wilmar Terrace 2 Poplar Avenue 620 North James Street Troy, New York Albany, New York Rensselaer, New York Albany, New York Loudonville, New York Rome, New York Glens Falls, New York Albany, New York Binghamton, New' York Vestal, New York Watcrbury, Vermont Elmira, New York Sea Breeze, New York Hyde Park, New York Gloversvillc, New York Lake George, New York Brooklyn, New York Utica, New York Poughkeepsie, New York Nassau, New York Sharon, Connecticut Walden, New York Dclmar, New York Poughkeepsie, New York Massena, New York Rome, New York Ninety-eight 8-1013 2-9898 FOUNTAIN, RESTAURANT AND TAP ROOM Al Friedman, Prop. 275 New Scotland Avenue ALBANY, N. Y. “Eating Place and Meeting Place” GARRISON’S CAMERA SHOP Photographic Equipment Sound and PA Service Phone 3-1620 25 Maiden Lane Albany, N. Y. The Editors of the Alembic Pharmakon wish to take this opportunity to express their gratitude to the following for services unselfishly rendered for the completion of this book. Frank Lopus, Ray MacCracken, Charles Lynch and Frf.o Lathrop, who gave generously of their humor and time in writing the prophecy. Helen Farrell, Eleanor and Bob Messia for their efforts. Lee Tripp, Annette Place, Diane Caron and Virginia Manory who wore away their fingers at the typewriter. Lou Kalbfeld, Frank Lopus and Robert Ahrens who have made it possible to have so many extra fine pictures in the book. Eli Lilly Company for “The Lamp in the Window.” Dean O’Brien for his fine suggestions and guidance ip the time of need. A sound note of thanks. . . . The Editor Ninety-nine KELLY’S I£ PHARMACY John E. Kelly, Prop. Phone 2-5138 157-159 North Allen Street, Albany, N. Y. 1 Compliments of lUNTER’S PHARMACY 266 Madison Avenue Albany, N. Y. RHO PI FRATER? PHI vTITY “JAKE” CHERIS Al For Your Flowers .BERT’S FLOWER SHOP 54 Columbia Street Albany, N. Y. Phone 5-0936 LAMBA KAPP SORORI A SIGMA TY One Hundred MAYFAIR STUDIO 103 NORTH PEARL STREET (Opposite Strand Theater) ALBANY, NEW YORK Telephone 4-9751 :Your 1950 Pharmakon Photographs” Always Ready to Serve You in the Future as in the Past One Hundred One LOREN MURCHISON CO. NEWARK, NEW JERSEY Originators of the new A C P RING George W. Humphrey Box 905 Representative Albany, N. Y. PALMER BLICHFELDT’S PHARMACY Florist W. A. Spateolts, Prop. 404 New Scotland Avenue Prescriptions Our Specialty Phone 2-0675 Phone 3-2014 You get the girl We’ll make the corsage 373 Madison Avenue, corner Dove Street Congratulations to the CLASS OF 1950 KAPPA PSI FRATERNITY One Hundred Two 121 North Pearl Street Albany, N. Y. 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