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

Text from Pages 1 - 121 of the 1953 volume:

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Dedication ................................................. 5 Dean’s Message ............................................. 7 Histories ................................................. 14 Seniors ................................................... 26 Faculty ................................................... 51 Underclassmen ............................................. 55 Sororities—Fraternities ................................... 64 Activities ................................................ 77 Lilly, Parkc-Davis Trip.................................... 84 Athletics ................................................. 86 Literary and Humor......................................... 92 Acknowledgements ......................................... 100 By Gilbert Banker............................Editor in Chief Eugene Ponessa............,............Associate Editor Virginia Manory........................Assistant Editors Richard Kronman Francis Steed Elizabeth Samascott.....................Literary Editors SHIRLEY W HITNEY Robert Thif.ss Albert Curri.................................Art Editors John Kwasnowski Jack Corneli...............................Humor Editors James MacLeod Harry Spaulding Thomas Studders Austin Dulin..................................Photography Editors James Shott Joseph Fiscella...........................Sports Editors Paul Meadf.r •Werner Lowenthai................................Business Managers Jack Monakey Gilbert DeLucia....... Mr. Lowell E. Binkley. « 3 � Circulation Editor ...Faculty Advisor BURDETTE G. DEWELL « 4 � Dedication “And the exalted shall be humbled And the humble shall be exalted.” (Matthew 23:12) We dedicate this, the 1953 Edition of the Alembic Pharmakon, to a man with whom we have been proud and fortunate to associate, and to a gentleman whose conduct has always manifested itself in a keen sense of propriety and humility. To Professor Burdette G. Dewell we say simply that it is our sincere wish that the dedication of this yearbook impart some measure of our thanks and appreciation for all you have given us. The Class of 1953 Burdette Dewell was born in Windham, New York in 1903. He graduated from A.C.P. in 1923 and remained for eleven years to teach. During this time he married Mildred Vickers, A.C.P. class of ’27. In 1934 Mr. Dewell opened a store in Grand Gorge, N. Y., but the urge to teach became too great. He returned to Albany, to the New York State Teachers College, to acquire his Masters Degree in 1938. From there he went to the Catskill High School, and on to the Windham High School where he taught general science. In 1947 he returned to A.C.P. as our Professor of Pharmacy. At present Mr. and Mrs. Dewell live in Delmar with three of their four children. One son is a dairy farmer near Binghamton, another is a student of the Albany Medical College, while a third son and their only daughter attend grade school. « 5 � Dr. Francis J. O’Brien, Dean « 6 � Zke Dean ’Message To the graduating class of 1953 may I extend the sincere good wishes of the Faculty and Board of Trustees. We have demanded much of you who on the afternoon of June 11th will be presented with the highest award we have to offer — the degree of Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and a Diploma of the College as documentary evidence of it. You will have fulfilled the strenuous demands we have made upon your time, strength, and energy. At times you may have resented some of these requirements but upon further thought and consideration we believe you will perceive the necessity for them. You, as college graduates and professional men and women, are expected to be cultured and educated, able to take a respon- sible position in your community, and above all to set an example of sensible and good conduct as an inspiration to others. As the “scientist on the corner” who probably ha§. more daily contact with the general public than any other division of the “men of science” you will be called upon for fair and impartial judgment on many matters pertaining to private and public health and welfare. It is expected that your opinions will be based upon objective evidence and delivered with the scientific precision characteristic of men of learning. You will be expected to pass sensible opinions on social, economic, spiritual, and political problems not only of a local nature, but on those of national and international significance and to express them clearly and intelligently. Your Alma Mater believes that you are equal to the task before you and is proud to admit you to the society of learned men and women with a sincere confi- dence that you have much to contribute. « 7 � Gerald Carter « 8 � (Jerald Carter •V- Jerry Carter was our classmate and companion. We shall long cherish the memory of his friendliness and good will. It is with a heaviness in our hearts that we depart from A.C.P. without him. However, we all feel that he has not entirely left us. The memory of Jerry's laughter and unparalleled good humor still remain behind to remind us of a wonderful personality. His spirit was never diminished by reverses or difficulty. His character and integrity were beyond reproach. Truly, Jerry was a bright beam of joy and happiness to his classmates. Jerry had a great many friends. These friends will miss him, and forever hold dear his recollection. « 9 � Karl A. Wilhelm « 10 � Karl A Wilhelm It is with sincere regret that we, the graduating class of 1953, pass through the annals of the Albany College of Pharmacy without our beloved classmate, Karl Wilhelm. The grave event of his passing shocked the area tremendously. The tragedy of this great loss saddened the hearts of each of us at the Albany College of Pharmacy. Karl has left us but, his friendly smile and our pleasant memories will live on in our hearts, endlessly. Nothing but praise may be said of Karl, a scholar in his studies and a gentleman among friends—we all miss him. « 11 � Trustees OFFICERS OF THE BOARD Arthur S. Wardle, Ph.G., LL.D. President Edgar A. Vander Veer. Ph.B., M.D. First Vice-President Kenneth S. Griswold, Ph.G. Second Vice-President Paul C. Vandf.r Mel Treasurer Arvie Eldred, A.B., A.M., Ph.D. Assistant Treasurer William W. Gibson, Ph.G. Secretary BOARD OF TRUSTEES Ralph P. Wagner, B.S., M.S. Frank A. Emma, Ph.G. Harry J. Van Vleck, Ph.G. Jacob L. Lochner, Jr.. M.D., F.A.C.S. Kenneth S. Griswold, Ph.G. Carter Davidson, Ph.D., LL.D., Litt.D. Maurice L. Tainter, M.D. Edgar A. Vander Veer, Ph.B., M.D. Arthur S. Wardle, Ph.G., LL.D. Frank J. Smith, Jr., Ph.G. IIon. Erastus Corning, 2nd, A.B. Arthur D. Hecox Paul C. Vander Mel William W. Gibson, Ph.G. Arvie Eldred, A.B., AM., Ph.D. Ellis H. Robison, A.B. Behind the Prescription Senior Class History Behind every prescription filled by a Pharmacist today is know-how”—the know-how of four years of college education, apprenticeship, and extracurricular self-education. When a pharmacist compounds a prescription, he requires not merely the names of the various medicinals, but detailed knowledge of the chem- istry, pharmacology, and physiologic actions of the various components. The pharmacist is a highly trained professional person. But—he is more than that. He must also be an artisan. He must be capable of compounding “presentable” prescriptions, smooth ointments, creamy emulsions, and so on; he must have the necessary skills to disguise the taste of many impalatable substances: and he must be an accomplished cosmetologist. This artistic as well as technical knowledge is acquired through many hour’s of hard work and concentration. Education is not just work, but a mode of life. True, the present Seniors attended classes for four years, but they did more. Here is their story. Registration Day, Sept. 14th, 1949, introduced us to many new friends. Our 95 fellow-freshmen, Miss Glavin, Prof. Hanmer, and some of the heaviest books ever printed, like the 16 pound Remington (at $1 a pound). Classes began Sept. 19th, but we didn’t meet each other “socially” until the Freshman reception. Not only did the sky pour down (rain), but the Sophs, as well, did a little pouring (talent). Following the reception came the birth of our so called “reputation”. We did the unheard of, we elected a “girl” class president. Miss Elizabeth (Sam) Sainascott was assisted by Bernie Ehrenberg, vice-president, and Virginia Manory and Jim Garrity, secretary and treasurer, respectively. D. J. Pcrronc was elected class historian for the year. Just before Christmas, the Girls’ Club, with the Frosh girls (that’s us) doing the work, held a Tea for the Faculty and Students’ Wives. The tea was held in the new library. This afforded the first meeting between the girls of the class and the Senior technicians, as well as helping them get on the good side of the Profs, the easy way. The Girls’ club also sponsored a picnic in the Spring. Thatcher Park was the location and beer, hot dogs, beer, hamburgers, beer, potato chips and . . . uh, beer, the menu. Paul Meader and Larry Mosse played Varsitv Basket- ball for A.'C.P. John Kwasnowski won the prize for Pharmaceutical Arithmetic, Francis Steed the Beta Delta Award for General Excellence from Kappa Psi Fraternity, and Thomas De- Perna and Austin Dulin shared honors in the Chemistry De- partment. The finals ended the first year for not only us, but for the new members of the faculty; Dr. Filler, organic chemistry, Dr. Martin Little, quantitative analysis, Prof. Swift (Andrew H. Potter Swift, Esq.), biology department. Dr. Hastings and Mrs. Cook, English Dept., Mr. Isele, economics and dispensing, and Mrs. Ilainback, librarian. Mrs. Hainback added greatly to our enjoyment of that first year with her marvelous background, world experience and linguistic talents. Not only did she hold an M.A. and Pli.D. (French Lit. from Rome), but she had fought with the French Underground. Her ability to speak five languages fluendy and her interest « 14 � in medicine showed us how far our educations might reach and the, horizons possible. Going into the Sophomore year we. found we had lost quite a few of our members. We lost A1 Birdsall to the Navy. Norm Gallagher—Marines, George Jones—Army, Ash” Resnik and Spike” Ventura—Navy (both as pharmacists mates), and Ziggy Ehrenberg left to open a paint store in Coxsackic. We also lost Elsie Hayner to Sage, Lois Strassburger to U. of Wisconsin, and Brenda Barley to Traphagen. Bernice Myslow left to marry a member of the '50 class (the fast way to get into a store). We also lost George Farhart, Gloria Gcraci, Stan Bator, Mike Guerra, Terry Hcidger, Bill Link, Dolores Mogan, Floyd Shoemaker, Dick Newton, Ed Suprenant, John Putnam, Bob Priest, and Paul Wilier. This left 76 of us originals. Dr. Filler left the faculty to do government research. We acquired new members as well as losing old ones. Jack Cornell, Fid Johnson, and Russ Mosher joined us from the Class of ’52, Al Curri from Utica College, John Kelleher, B.S. from St. Michels, Ray Greco, 13.S. and Gil DeLucia, B.S., both from Union College in Schenectady, Paul Pastore, B.S. and M.S. from Catholic University, Jim Palmier) from Utica College, Chuck Mintzer, A.B. from U. of Indiana. We also acquired Dick Kronman from Sampson College and Don Huntley from Siena. The faculty acquired new members, also, Dr. Young, organic client, and Prof. Marlowe, biology. The Sophomore year was saddened by the loss of Dr. Raymond Dobbins, who suffered a heart attack. During the year the Red Cross Unit and the Newman Club were formed and the Girls’ Club dissolved. Even though the G.C. was dissolved the girls held their annual picnic under the name of the Sorority. This was the year we learned that Lilly was not a flower. Antidotes were not funny stories. Scruples did not pertain to your principles. Relative Weights did not mean how much your cousin Elmer weighs. Dodo Einstein Miller's birthday party afforded us another “social outing” at which Dodo received gold fish bought in a Rexall drug store (see what they mean when they say Rexall, that’s all!!). The labs during the Soph year were unusual to say the least. Fishelman got caught by having his burner attached to the water faucet (and turning it on) every week during Qual. lab., each Physics lab. Angie had to polish at least one lens with those lacy slips she wore, and the cals paws—well, better leave well enough alone. And the Organic lab., no one, Dr. O’Brien included, will ever forget “Dusty” Studclers who dropped the jug of Phosphorus Trichloride and who will always be known as “Incendiary” Tom. It will also be hard to forget Dr. Little’s immortal words “evacuate or suffocate!”. During the year we presented (?) the Sophomore Dance (?) at which the I.A.G. supplied the entertainment (?). Al Kronman, Herm Pome rant . Dick Kronman, Bob Theiss and Gene Poncssa worked on the Mortar and Pestle during the year. Mike Steed was our Sophomore class president, Paul Meader the vice-president, Liz Samascott, secretary. Herm Pomerantz, treasurer, and Frank Mastriani, historian. Joe Fiscella and Jim Palmieri were added to the varsity basketball string. The year ended, exams took their toll, and we found we only had 61 of the starters left. We lost George Dickinson, Leo Berlin, Elton Crook, Art Eifert, Jim Garrity, Don Jouzitis, Pat Mullin and Ike Smith. The Armed Forces claimed Monty Francis—Navy, Mac Fuller, Jim Carr and Dave Stein—Air Corps. Les Mintzer had to leave, us due to his health. Mrs. Hainback left to go into state service. We acquired an indirect addition to the class in Easter when “Gil” DeLucia got married, and another during the summer when “Ray” Greco also took the fatal step. During the summer between the Sophomore and Junior vears we lost our second Prof, when Mr. Chester Terrill succumbed. The Junior registration included five new names in the Class of ’53, Fred Coon, Al Lamperelii, Werner Lowenthal, Lou Snearlv, and Bob Thiess. « 15 � Inebriated Actors’ Guild. The faculty added Mr. Helm, English, Mrs. Dobbins, Librarian, and Dr. Gorham, Biology, to the roster. This was the year when everybody was in something. On the Mortar and Pestle, there was A. Kronman, associate editor, and also W. Lowenthal, A. Dulin, Shirley Whitney, Shirley Kaminsky, H. Pomerantz and Jim Shott; the A.Ph.A. treasurer was John Westerman and the vice-president and treasurer of the Newman Club were Ginna Manorv and Angie DeThomas. The varsity squad now included five ’53 members: Carm Gijanto, J. P'iscella, J. Palinieri, L. Moss and P. Meader. Gene Poncssa was secretary and AI Curri chaplain of Phi Delta Chi; “Shelly” Herman was scribe of Rho Pi Phi; Kappa Psi’s vice-president was Nick Demchak, chaplain J. Cornell and Chet Kulp was corresponding secretary; and the Sorority officers included G. Manory as president and S. Kaminsky as corresponding secretary. Jack Monakey was Junior class president and Ginna Manory, A1 Kronman, Harry Spaulding, and “Ellie” Williams were vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and historian, respectively. The basketball team fared well, winning 7 of our games, but it was the 119 Friday Nisrht Club that drew the attendance and attention. Speaking of attention, remember the attention “Lee” Pompilio got when she wore that picture of John (?) on her back all one morning. (Dispensing Lab., wasn’t it?) This was the year the School Paper was run by the Class of ’53. Except for the editor, the staff was nearly all ’53’ers. And, this was the year of our Junior Prom. May 9th was the night, the Ten Eyck Ballroom the place, and Freddy Clute (of Garden in the Rain fame) the band. The name of the band brought many puns (Freddy Clute, 2 trombones, a drum and a flute; etc.) but the music was superb. We had 119 couples, a record attend- ance, and they all had a wonderful time. The work of the Prom was divided up among the Class. The time and place arrangements were made by F. Steed, L. « 16 � Mosse, and V. Manory; the band hired by T. Studdcrs and A. Dulin; favors arranged for by Lois Jewell and A1 Collins, publicity handled by A. Kronman and Ellen Doocey took charge of the decorations. The dance ended at 1 A.M., but the festivities didn’t. The hot dog roast at Thacher Park continued on into the wee. hours of the morning. What with basketball scandals, vice and panty raids the main topic of the day, who would think we too would be a victim of this epidemic. Yes, the Biochemistry scandal with Dean O’Brien judge and jury, Dr. Little prosecuting attorney, one- half the class as plaintiff and the other half as defendants. Those were the tense hours, the outcome was a retrial in the form of a new qui . There was no official statement as the press was not admitted. Guess the case was dismissed on in- sufficient evidence or possibly a plea of insanity. The Junior year took its toll of ’53’ers. We lost E. Doocey, Irv. Losee, Irwin B. Sallus, “Skip” Shangraw, Lou Snearly, Phil Tucker, and Ed Wind. We lost Ellie Sager when she married Walt Williams and they moved to California. Ellie, by the way, is now mixing formulas at home and is expected back at A.C.P. next year. And so we rounded the turn into the home stretch. Our elation at being Seniors was sobered by the loss of Jerry Carter during the summer. His death was deeply felt by the whole class. So it was soberly that we greeted our new' members, Gene Baldwin, “Vic” Falcone, “Sandy” Nogee and “Al” Bergman. Ray Greco and Shirley added a member to their family, also, Deborah Greco. Debby was the cause of much cigar smoking that week (at her old man’s expense). As the sadness of Jerry’s death wore off, we were shocked again by the loss of Karl Wilhelm, another grand guy. Karl was the victim of an auto accident while returning to school from his home. The day of the funeral Senior classes were cancelled and many of his fellow students went to Poughkeepsie for the services. The organizations were well represented with ’53’ers. F. Steed was Newman Club president; the A.Pit.A. officers were all seniors; and the Newspaper Staff, under Al Kronman’s editorship, were mainly seniors. The complement of professors was increased by Dr. Baum, Mr. Rinaldo DeNuzzio, Mr. Albert White, and Mr. Low'ell Binkley. We rounded out the year with a day at Winthrop-Stearns, and a two-day trip to Pearl River and the Lederle Laboratories. I am sure for most of us no class history need have been written as we all carry memories that could not possibly be expressed with pen and paper. But for those years to come when we sit down old and gray and start to reminisce—the names, incidences, social events we are attempting to recall will fill our college days of 1949-1953. « 17 � Zke Albany College of Pharmacy A Prief When Union University was chartered in 1873, the Board of Governors was given the ‘'Power to establish such departments of science and learning in or in connection with said University as they deemed proper.” It was this action that made possible the founding of the Albany College of Pharmacy eight years later. In 1881 there were but twelve Colleges of Pharmacy in the United States and but one (Columbia) in New York State. It was not necessary to attend a college to become a pharmacist or to operate a pharmacy and only a relatively small num- ber of those who wished to enter the profession had thought it desirable to obtain a formal education in order to practice. But even then, there were those who could visualize a future when such education would not only be useful but so necessary that it would be required by law. Earlier attempts to form a College of Pharmacy in Albany had failed, because of lack of interest and because there was no responsible agency or group to under- take the task. But on June 21, 1881, alter much preliminary study and effort by Mr. Archibald McClure, Dr. Willis G. Tucker, Dr. Jacob S. Mosher, Mr. Gustavus Michaelis, Mr. John W. Russell and other prominent citizens of Albany, the Board of Governors of Union University created a Department of Pharmacy of the Uni- versity to be known as the Albany College of Pharmacy. Dr. Mosher was elected President of the Faculty, Mr. Russell became the first President of the Board of Trustees. Faculty appointments were Dr. Mosher, Pro- fessor of Botany and Materia Medica; Dr. Tucker, Professor of Chemistry; and Mr. Michaelis, Professor of Pharmacy. Professor Michaelis was later to achieve fame as the discoverer of a new and inexpensive process for the manufacture of chloroform. In addition to President Russell, Archibald McClure, Louis Sautter, Alfred Huested, and other leading citizens of Albany made up the first Board of Trustees. The first class of students was admitted on October 3, 1881, to begin a two- year course, consisting of five hours per week with a scholastic year of 21 weeks. All classes were held in the evening at the Albany Medical College, then located on Eagle Street. The Medical College which was originally founded in 1838 had become a part of Union University in 1873, and offered a three-year course leading to the Degree of Doctor of Medicine. Many students who completed the phar- macy course were to be admitted to the course in Medicine with advanced standing. Courses of study at the new College of Pharmacy included “lectures, abun- dantly illustrated, upon Botany. Materia Medica, Pharmacy and Chemistry, together with practical laboratory exercises.” There were no entrance requirements except the payment of a three-dollar matriculation fee, the purchase of a lecture ticket at thirty dollars and a laboratory fee of fifteen dollars. In order to be graduated, it was necessary to have completed satisfactorily the prescribed courses of study and to have completed four full years of apprenticeship under an approved preceptor. In addition an acceptable thesis on some subject pertinent to pharmacy was re- quired before the candidate could be awarded the degree of Ph.G. Graduate in Pharmacy). The Board of Trustees apparently was unwilling to leave the matter of judging the fitness of candidates for the degree entirely to the Faculty. A committee of the Board administered oral examinations to each candidate “to ascertain the prac- tical rather than the theoretical fitness of the student for his future work.” The first Commencement was held in the amphitheatre of the Medical Col- lege on the evening of February 28. 1882. Degrees were conferred on three candi- dates, who had been admitted to the second year class the previous October, by Dr. Eliphalet Nott Potter, Chancellor of Union University. The graduating class consisted of Albert R. Griffith of Oil City, Pennsylvania, Gustave Kreutzer of New York City and John Spencer Phillips of Fonda. New York. The commencement address was delivered by Dr. David Murray, Secretary of the Regents of the Uni- versity of the State of New' York. Prizes were awarded to Gustave Kreutzer and Albert Griffith for the best examinations and the best thesis respectively. It is interesting to note that the Commencement programs during each of the « 18 � subsequent years have followed, almost to the letter, the format of that first exer- cise, except for the addition of the Valedictory address in 1883 and thereafter. In 1883, there were ten graduates including Frank J. Smith Sr. and Louis Sautter Jr. who were destined for long and active pharmaceutical careers in the Citv of Albany. Two of the class, however, did not receive diplomas because they had not completed their four years of apprenticeship. It was during the year of 1883 that Dr. Mosher died, and Dr. Willis Gaylord Tucker was appointed President and Dean of the Faculty. Dr. Alfred B. Huested was appointed Professor of Botany and Materia Medica. Both of these appointees were to render long and honorable service to the College for a period of thirty- five years until their retirement in 1918. The catalogue of the College that year stated that either a college diploma or a license from an examining board would soon be a legal necessity for those engaged in the practice of pharmacy in this state. One year later such a law was passed and the college enrollment began to increase steadily. By the year of 1899 there were 323 graduates on the alumni roll and the number of Colleges of Pharmacy had increased to fifty-one. It was during the year of 1899 that the profession of pharmacy suffered a severe blow to its onward progress. The Board of Regents of the State of New York wished to place the Ph.G. degree on the same plane as any other degree pro- tected by the Regents and to require the same preliminary education as the student of medicine, together with a four-year college course. Pharmacy objected to this program as too severe for its needs at the time and because no other state had a similar program. By the time this program was adopted in 1937, thirty-eight years later, medicine and the other professions had left pharmacy far behind in scholastic requirements. Thus pharmacy was dealt a blow from which it has never fully recovered. During the intervening years, however, slow but steady progress was made and educational requirements gradually increased but not without serious opposition by those who were determined that the business interests of pharmacy should prevail. In 1905, New York was the first state to require that all candidates for license to practice pharmacy “shall be graduates of a College of Pharmacy registered by the Board of Regents, and which requires not less than 12 Regent’s counts or their equivalent as a condition for entrance.” This was the equivalent of one year of High School preparation. In 1918, the requirement was extended to two years of High School, in 1923 to three years and in 1925 to four years. In 1927 three years of College preparation became a minimum; in 1937 this was extended to four years. Thus in a period of less than fifty years, reejuirements for licensure in- creased from an uncontrolled two years of College without previous secondary edu- cation to a full four-year High School course followed by four years of College. It is interesting to note that practically every step of the advance was initiated by the colleges themselves in spite of heavy opposition from nearly all other branches of the profession. As the educational qualifications gradually increased, the curriculum became more and more diversified and intensified. In 1890, a six-hour per week Pharmacy Laboratory Course was added for a period of ten weeks each year. The Medical College did not have a suitable laboratory so one was equipped in a loft on Beaver Street and three years later was moved to the loft of the Van Heusen-Charles Build- ing on Broadway. A course in Microscopy was added in 1895 and recitations in all courses were added to the lecture hours. In 1903, pharmaceutical mathematics and physics were recognized as separate courses and in 1908 Latin and Physiology were added to the program. By this time the course had been lengthened from its beginning in 1881 when each year consisted of five hours a week for 21 weeks to twenty-seven weeks of 22 hours each. In 1910 a course in Jurisprudence and Com- mercial Pharmacy was added to the program and in 1918 the course in chemistry was divided into essentially the same divisions as now' prevail, Inorganic, Organic and Analytical. Additional space to provide the necessary rooms for the added classes was made possible in 1915 when the college moved to 43 Eagle Street across from the Medical College. This was rented space and was to serve as a temporary home until the erection of the new' building in 1927. The lengthening of the Course required many additions to the Faculty, many of whom were to give lengthy service to the College. Professor Theodore J. Brad- ley, who was later to found the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, was appointed Lecturer in Pharmacy in 1896 and remained with the College until called to his « 19 � new assignment in 1912. Professor Edwin C. Hutman, who became the Director of the Pharmaceutical Laboratory in 1903 and later Professor of Pharmacy, was a member of the Faculty until his death in 1937. In 1906 William A. Larkin was made instructor in physics and some years later Professor of Chemistry, which posi- tion he held until his retirement in 1937. Other faculty members included Garrett Vander Veer Dillenback who succeeded Gustavus Michaelis in 1903 and remained as Professor of Pharmacy until 1918, and many others—Warren Brack, Manser Stone, LeRoy Matthews, Harry Baker, William W. Gibson, Clarence Ostrander— who filled various teaching posts during the years. Some of the present faculty members have given many years of service. Professor Dewell was first appointed in 1924, Professor Hanmer in 1930, and Professor Reed in 1935. Miss Katherine Glavin, the Registrar, has been with the College since 1918. Dr. Tucker resigned as Dean in 1918 and was followed by Dean William Mansfield who served until his retirement in 1943. Dr. Hugh G. Muldoon, Pro- fessor of Chemistry, who was later to become one of the foremost pharmaceutical educators of modern times, served as Acting Dean during the illness of Dr. Mans- field during the session 1918-19. Following the retirement of Dr. Mansfield in 1943, Dr. Francis J. O’Brien, who had been on the staff since 1920, was appointed as Dean of the College and Professor of Pharmacy. From its very beginning, the College, although a Department of LInion Uni- versity, lias been controlled by its own Board of Trustees. Following the death of the first president, Joseph W. Russell, in 1899, William J. Walker was elected to the office and served until his death in 1904. Charles Newman followed and at his death in 1916 was succeeded by Charles Gibson under whose direction the present college building on New Scotland Avenue was constructed. The new build- ing was not fully completed when Mr. Gibson died in 1928 and was succeeded by Warren L. Bradt who had been Secretary of the New York State Board of Phar- macy for many years. At his death in 1939, Dr. Arthur S. Wardle was elected President arid still holds that office. Dr. Wardle was graduated from the Albany College of Pharmacy in 1900 and many years later was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Science by Union University for his long and devoted service to pharmacy and to the field of education in general. In the early years of the College there were but few organized student activities. The first recorded social functions were the annual graduation dinners, the first of which was held in 1882 at the Windsor Restaurant “w'here a dinner was served and social festivity prevailed” for trustees, faculty, graduates and guests. Later came the Junior Prom, which has remained an annual custom to this day. The first organized sports activity was basketball, introduced on a grand scale in 1922, when the schedule included such teams as Hobart, Niagara, Queens University, St. Bonaventure, Middlcbury and others of equal rank. Although never mentioned among the top teams of the East, there was a surprising modicum of success as measured by the won and lost column. In 1925 a student council was formed and more activities were inaugurated. A glee club, orchestra, debating and dramatics club provided recreational and cultural activities; bowling and baseball were added to the sports schedule and in recent years a golf team has represented the college. In 1910, Beta Delta Chapter of Kappa Psi Fraternity was founded, followed by Epsilon Phi in 1916, Lambda Kappa Sigma Sorority in 1919, and Rho Pi Phi in 1921. Epsilon Phi merged with Phi Delta Chi, a National pharmaceutical fraternity, in 1931 and became the Alpha Theta Chapter. Social activities have, changed, some of these organizations have ceased to exist and others have been added, but the fraternal organizations remained constant and strong during the years except for a brief wartime period. Today the Albany College of Pharmacy stands financially and educationally strong. The present adequate building and facilities were provided in 1927. It is recognized as a Class A College by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Educa- tion and is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. Its sons and daughters occupy some of the highest positions in the pharmaceutical in- dustry and many serve their communities in official capacities. A strong alumni association supports the college and many friends have cooperated in helping it to assume its present position. The City of Albany, which provided the land on which the present college is built, has been proud to have it among its institutions of learn- ing and the present Mayor, Erastus Corning, 2nd, is a member of the Board of Trustees. It stands as a living monument to the many men and women, students, faculty, trustees, and friends who contributed so much of their strength and sus- tenance that it might not falter. « 20 � Mender laboratory Mist ory The Bender Hygienic Laboratory was founded as a non-profit making institu- tion in 1895 by a group of prominent Albanians who served as its first Board of Trustees. In the beginning, the institution served as the department of pathology and bacteriology for the Albany Medical College and its first directors were also pro- fessors of these subjects in the school. Later it was felt that the laboratory could serve a wider sphere by existing as an independent institution. Its present policy is to make adequate competent medical laboratory service available to the hospitals and physicians of Albany and surrounding vicinity at an inexpensive cost. At present Bender Laboratory serves as the pathology department for the Brady Maternity Hospital, Child’s Hospital, Memorial and St. Peters Hospitals and also the Cohoes Hospital. For many years, through an agreement with the Albany City Health De- partment, the laboratory provided the Health Department with the necessary medical laboratory facilities which it required for the control of sanitation and com- municable disease. Through this agreement certain tests were made available to residents of Albany without charge; these included tests for evidence of diphtheria, tuberculosis, pneumonia, typhoid, dysentery, gonorrhea, syphilis, malaria, meningitis, undulant fever and others. Various original papers have been published from the institution as a result of research carried on by members of the staff. The Blood Bank was formally opened July 18, 1949 and at the present time is supplying the needs of ten hospitals in the Capital District. In 1951 the Bank made its services available to the Albany Chapter of the American National Red Cross for the collection of blood for the Armed Forces, and since that time has been collecting approximately 100 pints of blood each week for this purpose. The Laboratory actively participates in the teaching field. Glasses are held in the building throughout each school year for Medical Technology students from Albany Pharmacy College and nurses in training at Memorial and St. Peters Hospitals. The Lab also offers Resident training in Pathology for Graduates of Class A Medical Schools. We, as Medical Technicians, left A.C.P. in our Junior year to enter the mysteries of such subjects as Serology, Hematology, Bacteriology, Clinical Pathology, Bio- chemistry, Histology and Sterilization and Media. Then we entered our Senior year of practical training to spend six weeks in each of the various departments. Although we had some tense moments when w;e faced our first blood donor and autopsy (no connection) and sometimes wandered endlessly through the halls of St. Peters trying to unscramble room numbers, our worst fears were realized when we encountered our final hurdle- the Registry exam. « 22 � jCife at Mender Top Row The executioner That’s a monotype TP readings Watch that reaction Middle Row Hangers with heterophiles “Ye Old Homestead” Doing tissue sections Bottom Row Foolin’ around Juniors studying? TB or not TB MISSING—Chief Suspects in the CASE OF THE BUTCHERED BUNNY. At 10 A.M. this wintery morning a small brown and white rabbit was found brutally murdered in the cellar of Bender Laboratory by Marion—“Keeper of the rabbits”. An autopsy performed by Dr. Luther showed that death was caused by an air bubble entering the light ear. The murder weapon was not recovered! The case which baffled police has been taken over by Inspector Kernnitzer whose brilliant deductions have narrowed suspicion to six well-known students work- ing at Bender Lab. A state wide alarm has been issued for the apprehension of these students for questioning. The six suspects were last seen leaving Bender—five wear- ing light tan lab coats and one a white uniform. Descriptions are as follows: Joyce Klippel—alias “Klip”—red hair with freckles accompanied by blank sleeply look. Past record—Wanted for setting up bar in apartment without liquor license. Lois Jewell—alias “Lo”—black hair with a stunted horse tail. Past record—Wanted for parking convertible in city park without lights. Angela DeThomas—alias “Ang”—black hair usually found with cigarette and glass in hand. Past record—Wanted by alcoholics anonymous for membership. Shirley Kaminsky—alias “Shirl”—black hair and usually seen with book in hand. Past record—Wanted for hoarding A’s from rest of class. Jean Nash—alias “Flash Nash”—dark brown hair, wears symbol of triumph on left hand. Past record—Wanted by Federal Housing Commission for building garage in living room so it would seem like old times. Shirley Whitney—alias “Whit”-less—auburn hair and usually seen in well-known park. Past record—Wanted for burning the candle at both ends. WARNING: Approach with extreme caution, these students may be armed with syringes with barbed needles. FLASH: Students were picked up by Detroit police in Fox Theatre but released an hour later upon confession of an experimental cook at Bender by the name of Maryr Lee who was under the impression that you need rabbit to make Welsh rarebit. « 24 � Behind the Prescription EUGENE C. BALDWIN Gene Albany, N. Y. Gene was one of our modest members. He was rarely heard from in class as he didn’t snore. Gene was a member of Kappa Psi and a member of the A.Ph.A. Though Gene was quiet perhaps in class, he became considerably more alive in the Boy’s Room with a deck of cards, or in a poker game at a fraternity smoker. GILBERT S. BANKER K Pete Hancock, N. Y. During his four years at A.C.P., Gil Banker has been associated with a vast number of activities which embrace a wide spectrum of interests. Gil has held the presidencies of both the A.Ph.A. and the Camera Club. Kappa Psi made him their historian and pub- lishing editor of their Directory. The Senior Class was very fortunate to have such a capable person as Editor-in-Chief of the Yearbook. Certainly this account of Gil would be incomplete with- out mentioning his outstanding progress in the field of growth. No one in the class comes anywhere near him in this field of biological achievement. Pete is one of the members of the class who intends to go on for further education, in either hospital or manufacturing pharmacy. ALAN LIONEL BERGMAN PM Al Poughkeepsie, N. Y. From a “long” tour of duty in the Army, to Mohawk College, to A.C.P. came Al. He was a member of Rho Pi Phi, acting as Treasurer our Frosh year and Chaplain the Soph year. He belonged to the A.Ph.A. and worked on the Mortar and Pestle Staff. Al’s ready wit will be long remembered by his classmates, and Prof. Hanmer. « 26 � CHARLES BRAVEMAN “Chuck” Albany, N. Y. Chuck’s major activity in school is bidding somebody up in pinochle. When he doesn’t make his bid he can be heard all over school calling somebody “melon head”. Chuck is a very likeable fellow and is always eager to help a fellow student. When it comes near the end of the month there is frequently heard the familiar expression, “Chuck, lend me five till the first of the month.” He is a member of the A.Ph.A. A person with a disposition as friendly and likeable as Chucks, can not help but go far in pharmacy. CHRIS S. CALENDER “Sam” Carthage, N. Y. Sam was one of the most quiet members of our class, especially so during his first three years at A.C.P. Later, however, due to the efforts of certain of his classmates, Sam was drawn more into the extra-curricular activities of college life. During his Senior year Chris was often to be found in Prof. Hanmer’s office correcting exam papers. In his Junior and Senior years he was an honor student main- taining that “B” average through long hours burning of the mid- night oil. Perhaps this accounts for Sam’s favorite expression, “All I want to do is pass, but I’ll accept a 95.” In his Senior year Chris became a member of the A.Ph.A. ALFRED J. COLLINS, JR. K “Al” Whitehall, N. Y. The streak seen flying across the campus on Friday afternoon was likely to be our boy Al rushing home to see the little woman. Al is planning to tie the knot on September 5th. Al is a four- year member of Kappa Psi, a member of the student branch of the A.Ph.A., Newman Club, and served as business manager of the Student Directory in his Junior year. Al was always on tap for a good movie or a good party. During our Senior year, Al and Nick were generally found together, providing their friends with many laughs by their downing. « 27 � FREDERIC W. COON, JR. “Dutch” Syracuse, N. Y. Dutch, who is a member of the A.Ph.A. student branch, followed his father in coming to A.C.P., and if our impression is correct will be one of the better practical pharmacists in the field. His most active sport while attending A.C.P. was cards, namely hearts and pinochle, although only for the practice. If Dutch has a favorite expression, he has kept it to himself. His greatest failing was tackling each subject as if it were a car needing a complete overhaul. JACK E. CORNELL K “Father” Canton, N. Y. The “Old Dad” served with Uncle Sam in the Air Force from ’44 to ’46. Then he came to A.C.P. to serve as Chaplain of Kappa Psi for 3 years, thus the nickname Father was evolved. Jack seems to have escaped the bonds of matrimony till now but as he’ll tell you “I’ve had some pretty close calls.” Jack has been an active member of Kappa Psi during his stay at A.C.P. He has chosen as his hobby, to collect biographies of local Innkeepers. We are all breathlessly waiting the date of publication of these biographies. ALBERT A. CURRI P4X “Little Chief” Utica, N. Y. The “Little Chief” is a papoose of “Big Chief” Mastriani, who will settle down with the Big Chief and his future wife Scavatts on their reservation in Ciens Falls. The “Little Chief” was the only student in school who could transpose 100 pages of pharmacology notes on “two pages”. He was active in school, being a member of the Newman Club, A.Ph.A., Treasurer of Phi Delta Chi Fraternity, Chairman of the Phi Delta Chi Christmas Dance and Art Editor of the Yearbook. « 28 � NEWELL M. DANIELS O’Toole” Hammond, N. Y. K'l' O’Toole was one of the older members of the Senior class. He served with the U. S. Army in World War II. O’Toole is married and lives in a big mansion (a trailer) on Central Avenue. He was very active in Kappa Psi and the A.Ph.A., being one of the better elbow benders. O’Toole was the most nervous card player in school, as his cigarette could be seen shaking in his mouth when he had a 400 spade hand. He was one of the best liked fellows in his class as was indi- cated by his election to the vice-presidency of the Senior class. GILBERT JOSEPH DE LUCIA, B.S. “Gil” Mechanicville, N. Y. Gil spent two years in the Army on Okinawa and in Korea, before going to Union where he got his B.S. He joined us in the Soph year. Gil has no frat affiliations; he was a member of the A.Ph.A. and was Circulation Manager of the Yearbook. The Senior year he was Class President and Chairman of the Student Council. An uncle of Gil’s graduated from A.C.P. During Easter recess of his Sophomore year Gil became a married man. NICHOLAS ALBERT DEMCHAK KT “Nick” Binghamton, N. Y. Nick was the type of guy in school who really lived it up the first two years but finally turned to a home town girl for comfort and solitude in these trying times. His sojourn in Albany was early marked with quite a few episodes with the opposite sex. Lately his life here has been quite serene and he was even able to become Regent of Kappa Psi. Yes. Nick has quieted down quite a bit, in preparation to becoming a dutiful husband following Graduation, when he will then join his father and uncle as pharmacists in his family. Nick is also a member of the A.Ph.A. « 29 � THOMAS C. DR PERNA, JR. “Tom Catskill, N. Y. Tom. one of the better students at A.C.P., won the Achieve- ment Award for having the highest average in General Chemistry and also the William Gibsin Prize for General Excellence in the Freshman year. Tom has been one of the regulars on the “Deans List.” Fie saw action in the U. S. Army in World War II. How- ever, throughout these episodes, Tom has escaped the fateful words of the preacher. Tom was a two-year member of the A.Ph.A. ANGELA M. DE THOMAS AK25 “Angie” Troy, N. Y. Angie elected to count rbe’s instead of pills. This was Bender’s gain and A.C.P.’s loss, though we saw our share of her here, par- ticularly in Physics Labs. Angie w'as Vice-President of AK2 and was a member of the Newman Club. According to Angie, her favorite sports are parlor games, field trips, and practically any- thing extra-curricular. AUSTIN H. DULIN PAX Fayetteville, N. Y. Austin was considered by many of his classmates as most likely to succeed, due to his ambition, ability, and will to work. The faculty, as they count their grey hairs, will perhaps remember Austin for other reasons. Being a true shutter-bug, Austin was a member of the Camera Club for four years, being Vice-President of the Club in his Junior year and President his Senior year. In this connection he was also Photographic Editor of the Yearbook. During his Junior and Senior years he was a member of the Mortar and Pestle Staff, and during the same period a member of the A.Ph.A. Austin was a recipient of the American Foundation of Pharmaceutical Educa- tion Award in his Soph year. The expression most suiting Austin’s nature is the following: “I will agree with no man’s opinion; I have some of my own.” « 30 � VICTOR FALCONE K “Vic” Utica, N. Y. Vic was without a doubt the father of the Senior class. He was married before entering college and has a bouncing boy, 10 years old. Vic was very popular in school as was indicated by his elec- tion to President of the Freshman class. He is always being called on to give some fatherly advice to the younger students of the Senior class. One of the biggest jokes of Section I and especially to Austin Dulin was how Vic always kept one w-ord ahead of Prol. Hutchin- son when he was reading his notes. JOSEPH A. FISCELLA K'l- Fish” Port Chester, N. Y. The “Fish,” a “star” varsity basketball player for 4 years, is single, but nothing lasts forever. In the four years he has been connected with A.C.P. he avoided any lasting association with a member of the opposite sex but it only took a party with Graduate Nurses in Dec. of 1952 to cause an about face of this situation. Better though if names are not mentioned. Joe has been a good steady student and has actively participated in school affairs. He was a member of Kappa Psi and the A.Ph.A. and was one of the Co-Sports Editors of the Yearbook. Of course A.C.P.’s loss is Port Chester’s and A.N.’s gain. Good luck, Joe. ALBERT FISHELMAN PIH The Fish” Mike” Newburgh, N. Y. In his Junior and Senior years, A1 came to the realization that by studying all night on the three days preceding any test, one might theoretically at least obtain fairly decent marks (95 or better). Of course this did little to improve the condition of Mike’s nerves, but smoking in the library held the remedy for this. A1 has been a member of Rho Pi Phi for four years, serving as Scribe for the organization his Senior year. He, is further a member of the A.Ph.A. A1 is planning to go on to Graduate work of some kind. What- ever the future holds for you, Al, good luck. « 31 � GILBERT FUDIN “Feud” “'joe Louis” Spring Valley, N. Y. i ri i Feud was pledge Chairman of Rope the Senior year as well as Captain of their Championship Basketball team. He was also an A.Ph.A.’er. Feud played on the intramural basketball teams and entered into the ping-pong tournaments. The words which fall most easily from Feud’s tongue are “What’s trump?” CARMINE M. GIJANTO “Newtek” “Carrn” Ticonderoga, N. Y. Carm, the boy with the constant tetany of his right index finger during a pinochle game, the guy with the “Chee-bop” ex- pression when the kitty filled in that run in spades, knew more about setting an opponent than he did about inconipatabilitics. If he was told this, he would come back with, “You know it!” which sometimes seemed to be the only English he knew. Between classes and the card games “Newtc.h” found time to belong to the Newman Club and the A.Ph.A. and even played varsity basketball from ’49 through ’51. In the spring of ’52 he took the trip to Lilly and Parke-Davis, though whether he gained any knowledge of pharmacy was questionable. Say what we will about Carm, he will do alright in pharmacy, upon entering the dark, cold world beyond A.C.P. JOHN M. GOCHENAUR K+ “Goch” Waterloo, N. Y. John spent the first two years at A.C.P. studying and building up his marks so he could cut loose the last two. He joined Kappa Psi his Junior year and started to make up for lost time. As a front he joined the A.Ph.A. also. John was a non-married, non- veteran who could always be heard to say, prior to a test, “What can they ask us, that we know?” He had an ability which has confounded the faculty for four years. No matter what the test or the subject, John’s mark was always the mean. The Prof’s don’t even calculate averages any- more, they post John’s mark. John has been a member of the Newman Club since his Sophomore year. « 32 � REMO C. GRECO, B.S. “Ray” Utica, N. Y, Ray, a fine student who also has a passion for cards, married after entering school, and of this he said, “It was a far, far better thing I did, than I have ever done before.” We often wonder if his wife could stand those cigars, wc couldn’t. Before entering A.C.P. and the trials of marriage, he served in the U. S. Navy and after discharge entered Union University where he earned a B.S. degree. He had been fortunate in having a State War Scholarship, and an American Foundation of Pharma- ceutical Education Scholarship over and above his GI education to see him through his educational endeavors. Pharmacy has been good to him, as we arc sure “Grec” will be good for pharmacy. JAMES HAGUES “Jim” Utica, N. Y. Jim was another of the more quiet members of the Senior class, being unlike his brother who was a Freshman this year of ’52 to ’53. Jim has an uncle in the profession, so it may be said pharmacy runs in the Hagues family. When it carnc a Friday afternoon, a trail of smoke could be seen in Jim’s wake as he scurried about in haste to return to Utica, this haste of course being due to a “girl back home”. While in school Jim has been a mem- ber of the A.Ph.A. and a steady student. Jim and Bob promise to be another of the many successful brother teams in pharmacy. SHELDON JAY HERMAN PM “Shel” Elmira, N. Y. Serving as a devout member of the ring committee, Sheldon has been in and out of activities throughout his college career. The Mortar and Pestle has benefited greatly by the services of Shel as Feature Editor, a position filled with extraordinary capa- bilities. An ardent member of the A.Ph.A., professional ideals have always been foremost in his consideration. The trip to and from the Southern Tier have resulted in many mornings with dilated pupils on Shelly. Sheldon was also Scribe of Rho Pi Phi, and a member with many pleasant memories of the Junior Trip. For four years Shel has maintained an alternate residence at the New York Assembly assisting the operations of government. « 33 � WILLIAM HOTALING “Bill” Schenectady, N. Y. K+ A member of the A.Ph.A., Bill was also doing degree work as a member of Kappa Psi. His favorite pasttime was being a kibitzer” so he said. One of the quiet, modest type, his favorite expression was “What’s good about it?” Bill went to Siena College for one year before entering our famous ivy-covered College of Pharmacy. He was one of the fellows who went on the trip to Eli Lilly and Parkc-Davis to really enjoy himself and learn about pharmaceutical manufacturing com- panies. Bill is another of A.C.P.’s unmarried males who has plans for getting married late in the summer of ’53. DONALD HUNTLEY K “Don Ballston Spa, N. Y. Don was a commuter from Ballston Spa, who earned spare money by running a taxi service to Albany. Don’s brother graduated from Dental School this same year, and has promised Don to write for nothing less than 100 Empirin Comp. Tablets for a mild toothache. “Fuzzy” was an active member of Kappa Psi and took great joy in attending the initiation of new members. Don and Paul were another pair of inseparables at A.C.P.—the two usually found with their heads together and smiles on their faces as though enjoying some joke. EDWARD E. JOHNSON Pn “Bruiser99 Seneca Falls, N. Y. Bruiser was without a doubt the strongest and largest member of the Senior class. It was said that he could lick any six members of the Senior class at one time. Earl was a very conscientious student with his best course being manufacturing pharmacy. He was also the best beer drinker in the Senior class bar none. His Rho Pi Phi fraternity members would verify that statement. Curly was a member of the A.Ph.A. and was chief bottle washer in the manufacturing lab. « 34 � LOIS JEWELL Lo” Elsmere, N. Y. AK2 Blood counts, slides, and rabbits were companions selected by Lois for her life’s work. She has found that they are, to a technician, what the Mortar and Pestle is to a pharmacist. Since her Freshman year Lois has been an active member of Lambda Kappa Sigma Sorority. During its existence she also participated in the activities of the Girl’s Club. Lo was another Senior who enjoyed the Parke-Davis, Lilly Trip. SHIRLEY KAMINSKY AK2 Shir I” Albany, N. Y. Another Senior technician, Shirley’s college career has been high-lighted by her outstanding scholastic achievements. Shirley was a Lambda Kappa Sigma Sorority member for four years and served as Corresponding Secretary in her Junior year. She was also a member of the Giri’s Club and served as typist on the Mortar and Pestle Staff. JOHN J. KELLEHER, B.S. Nerves” Rome, N. Y. Nerves could always be seen shaking when he had a chance to “shoot the moon” in hearts, but “Stogie” Greco would always pass him the duece of hearts and John would blow up. John brought some “phantom” troubles home to his wife and son during his Senior year for it seems that the phantom struck John’s books about every day. John was a very active golfer shooting in the 70’s. He is another veteran of the class having spent time in the Army Air Force in World War II. « 33 � JOYCE CAROL KLIl’PELL “Klip” “Red” Syracuse, N. Y. AK2 Klip was the. Sorority Chaplain the Senior year; member of the Girl’s Club and active in the Red Cross Unit for 3 years. Klip’s brother and sister-in-law graduated from A.C.P. last year. Klip’s red hair belies her even temper and swell personality. That red hair was a signal of fun to come for all the gang at Bender. ALBERT J. KRONMAN PITS’ “Al” Brooklyn, N. Y. After two years in the Military Police. Al has quieted down somewhat although he still takes out his shillalah and reminisces about his travels in Japan and the Far East. He was a single man up until June 28th, 1953. Al was the Editor-in-Chief of the Mortar and Pestle, Chancellor of Rho Pi Phi, was a member of Union Universities swimming team, a member of PH F Champion- ship Basketball team and was Class Secretary in his Junior year. He was present on the 1952 trip to Eli Lilly and Parke-Davis, and a member of the A.Ph.A. student branch. He also won a N. Y. S. Veteran’s Scholarship. Al could be frequently seen on Western Avenue after 10 P.M. asking passers-by, “Have you seen my baby brother?” RICHARD KRONMAN PH “Dick” “Baby Brother” Brooklyn, N. Y. In spite of his herculean size, Dick was a quiet boy. He was a hard worker and would gladly share all his brother owned. Dick was Humor Editor of the Mortar and Pestle and wrote “Life on the Pharm” for the school paper. He was an Assistant Editor of the Yearbook and an active member of the student branch of the A.Ph.A. Anyone who should chance to see Dick and Al on the street together—and they are almost always together—would say they were brothers. Well, they are brothers, and working as a team as they do, you can be certain the Kronman boys will go far in their chosen profession. « 36 � CHESTER G. KULP, JR. “Chel” Binghamton, N. Y. K+ Chet has had many endeavors in the game of romance but has thus far escaped those inevitable bonds. Chet was a member of Kappa Psi, joining in his Freshman year. He was also a member of the Newman Club, student branch of the A.Ph.A., and served on the Student Directory Staff in his Junior and Senior years. Chet was one of the many boys from Binghamton, who it w'as feared at one time or another might bodily move the school down to their home town for their convenience. JOHN J. KWASNOWSKI “Kwas” Hudson, N. Y. Kwas’s enthusiasm for pharmacy brought him daily to Albany as a commuter from Hudson. As a sophomore his college activities were enhanced by his entrance into Phi Delta Chi, A.Ph.A. student branch, and the Newman Club. He has shown a profound keenness for figures, having coped the Dean’s Prize for Pharmacy Arithmetic. Kwas has also been a member of both the Yearbook and the Mortar and Pestle Staffs. Hudson claimed him as their foremost “Smoky Stover,” John being intimately associated with the Fire Department of that great city. ALFRED LAMPARELLI, JR. “Al Buffalo, N. Y. Al is a member of a father and son team and is following proudly in his pharmacist father’s footsteps. During his first two years at Albany he enthusiastically worked on the school Red Cross Unit. During the period of 1949-1951 Al w-as President of Inter- collegiate Council of the Red Cross. College problems were some- what sidelined in his Junior year by his entry into wedlock. Al and his wife are now proud parents of a fine baby boy. Who knows, maybe the father and son tradition will carry on for another genera- tion in the Lamparelli family. « 37 � KEITH LASHER “Windy” Fort Plain, N. Y. Here we have an example of a deceptive nickname—for Keith was unquestionably the most quiet member of the class of ’53. About the only time Keith was conspicuous was when he would enter his first period class late carrying the ever-present brown brief- case. For four years Keith was an active, supporting member of the A.Ph.A. Keith was frequently to be seen in the evening on New Scotland Ave., between Morris St. and Madison Ave. WERNER LOWENTHAL PH 1 “Werner” Glens Falls, N. Y. The event of Werner’s addition to the class of 1953 occurred in our Junior year with a burst of wisdom and laughter. Werner started his studies on a B.S. at the Brooklyn College of Pharmacy, and completed his studies at A.C.P. As a member of the A.Ph.A., Werner has constructively advanced the professionality of this organization with endless zeal. With untiring fortitude and en- thusiasm Werner engulfed his studies and was rewarded with the Borden Scholarship Prize for his scholastic achievement. The Alembic Pharmakon has benefited greatly by Werner’s ability in the position of business manager. The Mortar and Pestle too has been greatly enriched by his articles as News Editor. VIRGINIA MARIE MANORY AK2 “Ginna” Troy, N. Y. “Step up and see if you can pass the test”—so Ginna greeted all new friends. Little did they know it meant consuming a tre- mendous quantity of Manory’s Ice Cream. She has been in the Sorority for four years, President the last two; Newman Club three years, Vice-President the Junior year; A.Ph.A. member for two years, Vice-President the Senior year; and has held various class offices. Ginna’s willingness to lend a hand and her truly genuine personality made her one of the best liked members of the class. « 38 � JAMES E. MacLEOD “Mac” Niagara Falls, N. Y. Jim first arrived in Albany via plane and has been seen flying down New Scotland Ave. in the “Black Beetle” many times since. Jim came to A.C.P. after serving two years in the Navy Seabces. Jim plans to join his dad. who also is a pharmacist, in running the family drug store in Niagara Falls. Jim was the recipient of a State Scholarship which he won in his Junior year. He was an ardent card fan and could be seen in his spare time in the recrea- tion room actively kibitzing a card game. Joseph e. McCarthy k “Mac” Little Falls, N. Y. Weekends in the winter would invariably find Joe on the ski slopes of the local resorts. Joe joined Kappa Psi in his Sophomore year, was a member of the Newman Club and student branch of the A.Ph.A. Joe plans to join his Dad, who is a pharmacist, in running the store in Little Falls. Mac wall say “I do” sometime in the Spring of ’53. Joe was definitely a party boy who enjoyed an occasional outing with the boys. When making a tough bid in pinochle Mac had all the symptoms of Parkinson’s syndrome. Joe was definitely blessed with a good disposition and was usually seen with a smile on his face. FRANCIS A. MASTRIANM 4-AX “T weet” Mechanicville, N. Y. We will remember “Chee-bop” and the smiles the term brought to our faces as Frank wistfully pulled in the spoils of many a heart game. Tweet was a member of Phi Delta Chi, the A.Ph.A., and was elected Class Historian during his Sophomore year. The name Mastrianni is not foreign to the pharmacy walls, as Francis’ brother, Jerome, Jr., was a graduate of the class of 1951. The Big Chief, it was predicted, would settle down, some day, with Big Squaw Scavaets on a reservation in Glens Falls. « 39 � PAUL D. ME AUER “Peppy Warrensburg, N. Y. K + Peppy was single but had ideas about a certain heiress from Lake George. He was very active in sports, being a member of the A.C.P. varsity basketball team for four years, and playing three years of baseball at Union College. Peppy was a member of the A.Ph.A. He could always be dis- tinguished from his companions at a Kappa Psi beer party by drink- ing a “Coke”. Paul was Vice-President of the Sophomore class. JOHN MILLETT “John Saratoga Springs, N. Y. After four years at A.C.P., John has developed a supreme talent for “shooting the moon”. Though I don’t believe he has smoked a cigarette in his life, John could always be located in the smoking room when not in class. H is affinity for cards did belie his scholastic endeavors, however, as John is the holder of a State Scholarship. John said he is now' a stockholder in the D. H. Railroad after having been a daily com- muter from Saratoga Springs since his Freshman year. John’s favorite expression has been—“That’s for sure”. CHARLES JACOB MINTZER, A.B. “Charley” Catskill, N. Y. Charley joined the ranks of A.C.P. after having received his A.B. from Indiana University. Charlie was one of the boys who commuted daily and often found it difficult to keep awake in class after the strenuous ride every morning. Charlie always had a good joke on file to keep his companions in stitches, and was known for his uproarous laughter. Charley has a brother w ho is a pharmacist, so it would seem this profession runs in their family. « 40 � JOHN ARTHUR MONAKEY “Jack Tupper Lake, N. Y. Kt Jack is an example of a country boy who made good in the city. With a pocket full of Doan’s lists ho was awarded a Scholar- ship from John L. Thompson and Co. in his Senior year. Follow- ing graduation Jack will help his father at the family pharmacy in Upper Tupper. Jack was a three-year member of the Newman Club and A.Ph.A. student branch. lie was Editor for two years of the Kappa Psi student directory, and was President of the Junior Class in which capacity he helped plan an excellent Junior Prom. He was a business manager of the Yearbook Staff, and lias been a four-year member of Kappa Psi. RUSSELL Y. MOSHER “Russ” Dolgc-villc, N. Y. We could always tell when Russ was in the vicinity by simply inhaling deeply. You see Russ worked in organic lab and one day might be wearing essence of iso-valeric acid, and another day something equally effective to repel his friends. He and Doc Little were often to be seen disagreeing together pleasantly. Russ was an active member of the Camera Club and often was to be seen at A.Ph.A. meetings as well. After smashing up one car, Russ decided it was high time to do something about this one-arm driving, so in the summer of 1952, he stepped to the altar and the knot was lied. LAWRENCE MICHAEL MOSSE Pn l “Larry” Monticcllo, N. Y. Tall and lanky Larry was a good basketball player and spent four years on the team. He and Herm Pomerantz resided together for four years. Herm would shout across the room, “Oh, mv dear” and Larry would answer “It’s the. world’s greatest.” His description of the bacteriology make-up and tests in general was, “Fabulous, they are the greatest.” Larry was an active member of Rope. In his first couple of years he would bring in his pet elephant to all examinations, but soon the elephant brought him. Larry’s reputa- tion of the “shavingest man in school” soon was brought to the attention of the Dean who awarded him with a genuine Gem- Micromatic Razor. « 41 � SANFORD NOGEE PIM “Sandy” Schenectady, N. Y. Sandy was another Rho Pi Phier who was also an ardent supporter of the A.Ph.A. Sandy journeyed West to Indianapolis and Detroit, having himself a fine time, and picking up a stray hit of knowledge here and there along the way. The 139th Fighter Squadron of the Air National Guard in Schenectady claimed a very proud member in this member of the Senior class. He was another of the boys who commuted back and forth to school between Schenectady and that great metropolis of Albany. AMADEO ROBERT PALMIERI K “Jim” “Wise Owl” Utica, N. Y. After one year in the Army Jim decided that even A.C.P. would be fun. and he has done his best to make it so. With the cry, “Let’s have a party,” he began his college career. In the past four years the “Wise Owl” has belonged to the Newman Club and Block P Club, was Sports Editor of the Mortar and Pestle, played three years on the basketball team and indulged in an occasional hand of pinochle. Jim has been heard at Kappa Psi’s picnics and on other similar occasions yelling, “I’m warning you, Fiscella.” Jim has an uncle who is also a pharmacist. SHIRLEY ANN PASHLEY “Shirl” Scotia, N. Y. Shirley Ann, blushing now and then, mostly now, will be remembered for her good nature and friendliness by her classmates. These traits caused Shirley to make the Easter Trip West all the more entertaining for her traveling companions. Although still a single lass, “Shirl” has confided to this author that she entertains no idea of long remaining so. Her abilities with the books brought Shirley to us clutching a N. Y. State Scholarship in one hand. While at A.C.P. this scholastic, ability continued to exert itself, Shirley being one of the best female students of the class. She was also a member of the A.Ph.A. Quite frequently Shirley was seen being escorted to a bus stop on Madison and New Scotland Ave., after class, by a fellow named Red, who wrent on the same bus with her. « 42 � PAUL A. PASTORE. B.S., M.S. “Paul Ballston Spa, N. Y. K'P Going to school has been Paul’s favorite pasttime. Prior to his scholastic endeavors, however, he was a member in good standing of the U. S. Navy. During his stay at Pharmacy, Paul has made many life-long friends especially with his fellow mem- bers of Kappa Psi. Between studies Paul has managed to work and also court a fine young lady. The arrangements are all made for their marriage. Confidentially, he told this writer that he was going to paper the new home with all of his diplomas and licenses. NORMAND E. PERRONE “Chop Gloversville, N. Y. Chop, although not a member of any organization, was well known for his presence at all of their activities. An ardent pinochle player, he spent many lunch hours trying to find a winning partner. Norm is following close behind his brother Don (D. J.) who graduated from Pharmacy with the class of 1952. The boys are hoping to become business partners. Chop is still single but he has been in the harness throughout his college years. Perhaps he will soon apply for another license to enhance his professional standing. HERMAN R. POMERANTZ PUT’ “Herm” White Plains, N. Y. One of our very able and active boys was Herm Pomcrantz. His college extra-curricular activities could be traced to the Mortar and Pestle Staff where he served as Plumor Editor and reporter, and also to the A.Ph.A. Ilis famous expression, “It’s all in the glands,” has long become a pharmacy favorite. In the Sophomore year, the class proudly elected Herm the keeper of the Treasury. Among his more prominent and outstanding achievements was the trail he blazed with true pioneer spirit with some of the other Rope boys between Albany and the University of Conn. « 43 � PAUL POMILIO O’AX “Zodiac’'' Romo, N. Y. The addition of Paul to the class of 19.53 was belated in 1949 due to service in the Navy. It has not been uncommon to find “Zodiac” engaging in Golden Glove activities when not occupied with school work. On many memorable occasions Zodiac has performed victoriously, and displayed unique boxing skill, with but one exception coming to mind. Many meetings of his classes and Phi Delta Chi had been interrupted by the profound utterance of “Chee-Bop” coined by Paul. Entertainment ability quite unique was displayed by Zody at the Sophomore Dance. Paul was a charter member of the Newman Club and has constructively advanced Intramural Sports at A.C.P. LILA POMPILIO AK2 “Lee” Schenectady, N. Y. Lee was the third member of her family to graduate from A.C.P. She was a member of Lambda Kappa Sigma and was Secretary of the A.Ph.A. her Senior year. There was no particular expression that was associated with Lee, unless you consider the word “John” an expression. Since her father and uncle are both pharmacists it seemed only natural that Lila would follow in their footsteps. FAJGENE R. PONESSA -MX “Gene” West Havcrstraw, N. Y. From Editor of The Recensio in 1949 in high school to Associate Editor of the Alembic Pharmakon in 19.53, Gene had dis- played his unexcelled literary ability. The unqualified organiza- tional ability possessed by E.R.P. assisted in guiding Phi Della Chi through years of harmonious existence, where he served as Vice- Counselor. When approached for an opinion it was not uncommon to obtain the response, “Who worries about it!” from smiling Gene. The advancement of constructive programs has been at- tributed to Gene as a member of the student branch of the A.Ph.A. and a charter member of the Newman Club. « 44 � ROBERT A. RIRBRN “Bob” Albany, N. Y. ■I AX Subsequent to four easy years at Albany High Bob joined the class of 1933. Bob’s presence provided many responses to physics and math problems posed during early years at A.C.P. As Worthy- Chief Counselor of Phi Delta Chi, Bob had guided the fraternity through a very successful year in 1953. Ricbish, characterized by a shining Nash, has visited manv establishments in this and other areas. The professionalitv of the Mortar and Pestle had been greatly enhanced by unique articles submitted by Bob who assisted in enriching our profession. Bob had been seen regularly with the Newman Club. lie accompanied the class on the Trip during his Junior year. ELIZABETH R. SAMASCOTT AK2 “Sum” Loudonville, N. Y. Sam shook A.C.P. in being elected President of the Freshman class, the first time a girl had held that position in many years. Sam was a charter member of the Newman Club and has been very active in its activities. She was also Treasurer of Lambda Kappa Sigma having sparked this organization continually to ever greater successes. There were few things nearer and dearer to Sam’s heart than her knitting, the Tinkle of her dropped knitting needle often breaking die period’s narcolepsy during certain lectures. Regular attendance at A.Ph.A. activities and office of Literary Editor of the Alembic Pharmakon have helped occupy Sam’s spare time, along with a certain fellow living on Grove Ave. JAMES R. SCUDERI TAX “Ross” Rome, N. Y. The girls will miss you, Jim, you were a great asset to all of them. Ross joined Phi Delta Chi fraternity in his Freshman year and was always very active in that organization. The Newman Club and A.Ph.A. also held Jim in their ranks. Alas, the city will miss you and Dick and the famous night patrols. I heard that he left his little black book to the younger members of Phi Delta Chi. Jim was so impressed by the stories that his sister Ann told him that he could not wait to enter school. Ann was a graduate of the class of 1951. What stories Jim will have to tell her. ! � « 45 � AK2 JEAN MARIE SEVERSON “Jean” Troy, N. Y. The girl with the smile. Even though being a Medical Techni- cian, Jean hadn’t lost contact with the Pharmacy College. She married Bob Severson, a 1952 graduate, during Christmas vacation of 1952. Flash is a Lambda Kappa Sigma and a Newman Club mem- ber and active in the Girl’s Club. We know Jean will always cherish her memories of Qual. Lab. Her pleasing personality will always be one of her assets. JACK BARRY SHINGLES ITH “Ching” Ogdcnsburg, N. Y. Jack, another member of our “Bachelor’s Club”, after having received his B.S. in June, took that long trip North to Ogdensburg to prime for the Boards. He lives at the end of the line of the Rutland Railroad, and so close to Canada that the Royal Canadian Mounted Patrol looks better to him than his expected career with Uncle Sam. An uncle, a 1925 graduate of Temple, broke the ice for pharmacists in his family tree. His four years stay here in Albany made him as proud as any of us, and who knows perhaps he’ll be even more so if he should court his “pinned” damsel to the altar. JAMES THOMAS SHOTT “Jim” Binghamton, N. Y. Calm, cool and collected are characteristic features of Jim, who has a family tree populating the Alumni of A.C P. Jim has many times traveled the famous Route 7 to the Southern Tier to enjoy vacations and weekends. It is seldom that Jim, the “Flicker- Flash Back” of A.C.P., was found without his camera and engaged in constructive Camera Club activities. A regular member of the A.Ph.A., Jim had been active in many professional achieve- ments and had contributed many photos to the Yearbook and the Mortar and Pestle. « 46 � HARRY SAMUEL SPAULDING. JR. “Sam” Waterbury, Vermont Direct from the Green Mountains, Sam joined us full of maple sugar, and maple syrup. Harry’s high scholastic achievement was rewarded when he received the Kappa Psi Scholarship in his Junior year. It was not uncommon to find Curley compounding various preparations all containing the same vehicle, a common U.S.P. elizir. Constructive achievements have resulted from Harry’s proposals in A.Ph.A. activities for three years. He provided many memorable events on the Junior Trip to Parke-Davis and Eli Lilly. Sam also was class Treasurer during the Junior year, and was active in Camera Club activities while a Freshman. Kappa Phi has been an organization near to the heart of Sam, and he has been very active in Beta Delta’s activities. FRANCIS M. STEED K Mike” Elmira, N. Y. Francis Michael Steed, U.S.C.G., Chief Pharmacists Mate, received his honorable discharge after three years of service and entered A.C.P. in October 1949. Education in the Coast Guard was received at U.S.C.G. University College of Medical Sciences. Although tardy two weeks for classes, “The Empty Scat” was soon filled and not too late for Mike to take the highest honors through- out the four years at school. He received Scholarships from the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education, New York State Education Dept., and Beta Delta Chapter of Kappa Psi, all for general excellence. His dad is a Ph.G., class of 1929, University of Buffalo. Mike was President of the Soph class and President of the Newman Club during his Senior year. “How about that!” was a familiar phrase ringing in our ears during the trip to Parke-Davis and Eli Lilly Co. Work came before pleasure with Mike for all spare time was spent cither on the gridiron playing football or at his quarters looking up pharmacology answers. THOMAS G. STUDDERS Dusty” Doc” Gloversville, N. Y. Whether he is called Stutters or Studders, we were proud to have among our graduates a charter member of “The Glove City”. Tom found ample time to be active in the A.Ph.A., Newman Club, and provided many a chuckle for the Yearbook Staff as one of the Humor Editors. In all our time spent at A.C.P. no one re- called a more exciting day than in Oct. 1950 when occurred “The Great Catastrophe.” Fire alarms rang, fire engines arrived, faculty and Dean were scampering, not to mention the asphyxsia of Sect. IV students. A minor thing it was—5 gallons of PCI5 and vapors were quickly engulfing all matter at 106 New Scotland Ave. Good old organic lab.—Eh, Torn. « 47 � LEWIS W. STURGESS “Lou” Altamont, N. Y. Lou is one of our members of the A.Ph.A. having belonged all four years. His favorite expression was “What time does this period end?” He had the pleasure of attending the trip last Easter with the group from A.C.P. to Parke-Davis and Co. in Detroit and Eli Lilly in Indianapolis, Indiana, to learn something of the methods by which some of the pharmaceuticals are made, as well as to enjoy himself. This tall fellow was forever saying “Poor Technique” to certain people in the Senior class. While attending school Lou has worked for several years in Chazan’s Pharmacy. ROBERT ERNEST THIESS “Red” “Bob” Baltimore, Maryland Bob was one of the few out-of-staters here at A.C.P. He commuted back and forth between Schenectady and Albany by bus. He was the only male graduate in our class to wear red hair. Such activities as Camera Club, Secretary in 1950-51. Literary Editor of the Yearbook, Chairman of the Motor Corps of the Red Cross Unit, and Charter Member of the Student Branch of the A.Ph.A. kept him busy outside of school hours. Oh yes, four years of pro- fessional study was also a part-time and a necessary requirement for graduation. An Easter trip to Detroit and Indianapolis in April 1952 was an inspiring event for this graduating pharmacist. Even though he was frequently heard saying, “Not necessarily so, or not at the extreme moment,” no one has heard him mention his mysterious Tropism for Shirley Ann. GUS GEORGE VERVEN “Gus” Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Gus had the distinction of owning the biggest car on the campus. The big blue Buick was the familiar evidence that Gus was in Albany. In school, Gus could well be described as the silent, studious type noted for getting down to business. Gus was an A.Ph.A. man and took a profound interest in its activities. His job at home kept him away on weekends but he didn’t mind being away with Vassar College so close at hand. During his Freshman year he was officially titled “Gusaletti Vervain” and we are proud to say that he is now listed in Bcrgey’s Manual. « 48 � JAMES D. WATERS “Jim” Muffer” Nassau, N. Y. Jim had been a daily commuter throughout his few years at Pharmacy. Ilis greatest ambition was to follow in his father’s footsteps, who is also a graduate of Albany Pharmacy. His talents were not limited to studies only, for Jim was a varsity member of the Union College Baseball team and a participant in the Intra- mural Basketball League. He was also active in the A.Ph.A. organization. Jim’s only problem after graduation was whether or not to accept a position with the U. S. Government. RICHARD WEINSTEIN 1’IH “Dick” Amenia, N. Y. Dick was the second half of the Scuderi-Weinstein Alliance which has long been an established and successful partnership here at A.C.P. In the Service, Dick was a member of the Blue Devil Division of the Infantry and served in the European Theater of Operation. Now he more happily professes to be a J.W.V. Among his accomplishments was an agricultural feat, that of having grown the longest crop of grey hairs during 1952. He claims his success was due to a fertilizer he used, consisting of 10% worry, 10% exams, and 80% women, conjugated with glycuronic acid. JOHN T. WES TERM AN KT “John” Walden, N. Y. John was another member of the class who was a four-year member of Kappa Psi. He has been active in other organiza- tions, too, being Treasurer of the A.Ph.A. in his Junior year, in which capacity he was often seen backing his classmates into a corner to abstract from them their dues. In his Senior year, John was Secretary-Treasurer of his class. From these activities in handling money it would seem without a doubt as though John is headed for a long and prosperous career in retail pharmacy. The two expressions most often heard by his friends were, “Let’s go to the movies”, or “Let’s go to the ‘Moon’ for some pizza.” « 49 � LAWRENCE WETMORE K'l' “Larry Utica, N. Y. Larry joined Kappa Psi in his Senior year. Larry was a mem- ber of the Athletic Commission and the Student Branch of the A.Ph.A. He could usually be found in the gymnasium engaging in a game of basketball. Larry played Intramural Basketball with the “Olympians”. He was also an advocate of a good game of hearts or pinochle and had 3 credit hours in these courses. If Larry had any one great love at A.C.P., there can be no doubt that it was superceded by his love of basketball. SHIRLEY MAE WHITNEY AK2 “Whit” Dclmar, N. Y. Whit was the Technicians Ambassador to A.C.P. Even though not in physical contact she was active at the College, being in Lambda Kappa Sigma, the Red Cross Unit, Girl’s Club, and she worked on the Mortar and Pestle. Whit went on the Lilly, Parke- Davis Trip where every other phrase was “Oh, boy!” Speaking of boys, there seems to be some correlation between Shirley Mae and the males. What her secret is no one knows. « 50 � CLAUDE M. REED Ph.C., B.A., A.M. Professor of Chemistry BURDETTE G. DEWELL Ph.C., A.B., M.A. Instructor in Pharmacy LAUREN R. HANMER Ph.C., B.S. Instructor in Pharmacology ALBERT C. MOSSIN B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Instructor in Accounting MARTIN H. LITTLE A.M.. Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Chemistry ADAM A. WALKER B.A., M.A. Instructor in Economics H. RUSSELL DENEGAR B.S. Instructor in Pharmacy and Mathematics FERDINAND HELM A.B., M.A. Instructor in English JOHN A. YOUNG B.A.. M.A., Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Chemistry DAVID HUTCHISON B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Instructor in Jurisprudence and Political Science WALTER SINGER B.S., M.A. Instructor in Chemistry WILLIAM C. GORHAM B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Professor of Biology WERNER C. BAUM B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biology LOWELL E. BINKLEY A.B., A.M. Assistant Professor of Bacteriology ALBERT M. WHITE A.B., A.M. Instructor of Pharmacy RINALDO DE NUZZO B.S. Instructor in Pharmacy MRS. FRANCES L. McCORMICK Dean's Secretary JOHN J. MARRA B.S., M.S., M.D. Professor of Public Health I.OUELLA P. DOBBINS Librarian ALBANY COLLEGE OF PHARMACY 106 Hew Scotland Ave., Albany, N.Y. Telephone 62-3632 0ATE__2j OFFICE HOURS: 9 A.H. TO 6 P.M. EXCEPT SUNDAYS ____ADDRESS ? patiehtsy? , 7 NAME X A' a Class of '54 1st Row: G. Ehrmann, F. DeLascia, R. Elliott, V. Lejnieks, M. Bclotc, M. Bishop, M. Daly, E. Comins, I. Gewirtzman, J. Fuhrman. 2nd Row: E. Anselment, C. Bigelow, D. Carter, E. Bernhauer, N. Booras, J. Brand, L. Griffith, A. Hickey, J. Conti, N. Gallagher, J. Belemjian. 3rd Row: J. Frcdcrikson, S. Copella, J. Caputo, H. Heitmuller, E. Hoffmann, M. Fisher, J. DeSorbo, D. Gewirtzman, W. Calitri, S. Chiarella, D. FIcrzig, R. Brown. It is with some surprise that the class of ’54 finds itself about to begin its last year of college study. We are looking eagerly forward to the future as we approach our long sought after goal, graduation, although we know we will later miss the care- free moments at A.C.P. It is the Junior class that has this year provided the backbone of the varsity basketball team, six members of the team being Juniors. This is but an indication of the manner in which the Juniors have entered into school affairs and participated in school activities. The Junior Prom was the final highly successful activity spon- sored during the year by the class. In-so-far as the Junior and Senior classes are traditionally considered as being sister classes, and this year having been no exception, we as a body take this oppor- tunity to wish the graduating Seniors every success and happiness in the years to come. « 56 � 1st Row: L. Inguanti, F. Peck, S. LaCrocc, P. Murphy. P. Mullen, L. Purcell, M. Kling, M. Kost, E. Lacher, J. Maslrianni. 2nd Row: 15. I.aClair, A. Tubbs, R. Russell, W. Hitchcock, J. Harrington, W. Warner, T, Nadeau, G. Strong, J. Kennedy. 3rd Row: F. Newell, J. Rivolta, T. Longtin, F. Welch, E. Withers, R. Johnson, C. Pezzulo, C. Owens, N. Kraft, R. Miller. 4th Row: P. Tucker, R. Miller, W. Humphreys, I. Smith, H. Mikhitarian, L. MinUcr, B. Sallus, D. juozitis, G. Hoag. Class Officers Savf.rio Ciiiarella............................................President Leonard Griffith..........................................Vice-President Mary Clarf, Daly...............................................Secretary Salvatore LaCrocf..............................................Historian « 57 � Class of ’55 1st Row: M. Better, W. Stullman, S. Ruben, J. Nautel, A. Brown, M. Little, F. Starks, C. Van Woert, R. Tannenbaum, J. Vincent, R. Retallick. 2nd Row: B. Mahanna, W. Lincourt, R. Loudis, J. MacFarland, B. Peck, H. Kessler, R. Knack, S. Leach, E. Kelly, W. Welhaf. 3rd Row: M. Parrella, R. Vescio, B. Goldwin, R. Lund, G. Jones, R. LeFever, B. Martin, J. Murphy, S. Schoonmakcr, G. Sharp. The first official undertaking of the Sophomore class this year was to hold the Freshman reception. This traditional annual reception has as its purpose the acquaintance of the one-hunclred or so pharmacy neophytes with the upperclassmen and the faculty. I'he reception was held this year in the ACP auditorium, Monday night, October sixth. It was well attended and very effectively served its purpose. The second item on the class agenda was the election of officers. This was followed by planning for the annual Sophomore dance. Custom was departed from somewhat this year in that the dance was co-sponsored by the Freshman and Sophomore classes. This dance, which is the biggest undertaking of the class, was called the “Tur- key Trot” and was held Friday, November fourteenth, in the ACP auditorium. Since the funds for this dance are appropriated from the student activity fund, there was no admission charge. The auditorium was lavishly decorated by hard-working members of both classes. The dance music was provided by Frank Meyer and his five-piece orchestra. It is generally agreed by all attending the dance, that this co-sponsored event was a wonderfully successful affair. It is hoped by many that a new precedent has been established in the field of social events at ACP. and that the Sophomore-Freshman dance will become a yearly event. « 38 � 1st Row: 2nd Row: 3rd Row: 4th Row: S. Hnatyshak, R. Audet, E. Drabic, B. Golasky, L. Bunnell, S. Hershcnhorn, I). Rentz, R. Retter, M. Dclchanty, J. Favreau. H. Testa, J. Gannon, M. De Lorenzo, C. Goldsmith, D. Cohen, L. Crown, R. Gaetano, A. Mandwelle, J. Baker, S. Schricr. A. Brown, S. Ives, C. Etue, W. Gonz, S. Berardino, J. Christian, A. Ercolano, D. Cheris, C. Gordon, S. Lanzafamc. M. Block, F. Angiulli, M. Klein, W. Eaton, E. Burns, E. Connally, B. Stewart, G. Rohde, R. Cherniak, L. Wall, M. Abramson. Officers Earl Kelly........................................................President SHerman Ives.................................................Vice-President Michael Parella.........................................Secretary-Treasurer Frances Starks....................................................Historian « 59 � Class of ’56 1st Row: R. Desrocher, J. Lorber, N. Jacobs, R. Hagues, P. Carr, E. Brown, E. Jennings, G. Dobbins, A. Berlin, N. Karalis. 2nd Row: R. Kosinski, R. Henzcl, W. Lyons, G. Brierton, R. Landschoot, C. Bcrnas, R. Boyer, D. LeGrys, P. Faragon, R. Legault. 3rd Row: M. Lebed, R. Ccrronc, V. Belfiglio, S. Fox, B. Ciocca, J. Fedennan, L. Ciufo, J. Boylan, F. Aprilano. 4th Row: J. Guerra, A. Dcguirc, W. Kilburn, L. Cheris, R. Lotano, A. Kaplan. This year’s Freshman class had even more spirit and vitality than the usual Freshman classes. Fortunately, too, a number of very pretty young women were in- cluded in this addition of students to the Albany College of Pharmacy. However, the class added more than this delightful touch of feminity to the school. They also provided a Freshman basketball team which added greatly to the sports program. Following the first few class tests and the first mid-term exams the spirit and energy of the class was diminished somewhat, as they found greatly to their sorrow, that regardless of prior impressions they were undeniably in a professional school. Being young and ambitious, this preliminary shock was quickly shouldered, and the task at hand was faced. In actuality, the class of ’56 has readily and competently taken their place at A.C.P., contributing mightlv to the athletic program of the college, entering quickly into fraternity and sorority activities, and providing their quota of members to the Dean’s List. « 60 � 1st Row : 2nd Rowr: 3rd Row : 4th Row: A. Pckarsky, L. Meyers, J. Rising, K. Newell, K. Moen, K. McCartney, M. Staubcr, F. Shufelt, B. Rcifenstein, R. Wicder. A. Rand, E. Monica, D. McNichol, S. Rolen, C. Weber, J. Simmons, A. Tucker, W. Maher, T. Ormsby, L. Osman, R. Quigley. L. Mancuso, H. Snow, E. Schofcr, A. Strack, L. Sherwood, J. Spillan, J. Weeks, A. Perkins, P. Lanciault, B. Reynolds, T. Moore. R. Menapace, J. Purcell, R. Szczepkowskj, P. VanDenburgh, V. Polvino, D. Mac, W. Nieffer, W. Salvetti, J. Weiss, K. Schwamb. Class Officers Frank Aprilano............................. Elaine Brown............................... Patricia Carr.............................. Leonard Ciufo.............................. .....President Vice-President .....Secretary .....Historian « 61 � What to T)o in Case of an Air K The following are the latest revised air raid drill instructions issued by the renowned authority on the subject, Professor Walter “Duck and Cover” Singer: 1. If a sneak attack should occur, it will be heralded by a blinding flash. At such times you should quickly finish the card trick which you arc on, grab the score sheet and finish the hand under the table. (Note: If anyone owes you money this is a good time to collect, you may not have the opportunity later.) 2. The warning signal for actual and prac- tice raids will be the phrase “Duck and Cover”. (This phrase has long been used as a raid warning, especially police raids of burlesque theaters.) 3. As soon as the bombs begin to fall, start running like the devil. It doesn’t matter where just so long as you run around like a chicken with its head cut off. In this respect it is helpful to wear track shoes whenever possible, just to be ready for a raid. 4. Take advantage of opportunities afforded during an air raid. If in a bakery grab some pastry. If in a bank grab a little cash. If in a movie or theater, use your own judgment. 5. If you should be lucky enough to find an unexploded bomb, examine it carefully for defects. A hammer and hacksaw are most useful in such cases. It’s probably only a stuck firing pin anyway. If you should be unable to get the thing to work, forget it as this is most likely due to the use of in- ferior foreign materials used in the bombs manufacture. 6. If an incendiary bomb is found burning in a building, throw gasoline on it—(You probably can’t put the thing out anyway so you might as well have a little fun.) If no gasoline is available, throw a bucket of water on the bomb and lie down —you’re dead. (The elements in the bomb and in the water causes a rather rapid re- action. In fact the explosion will blow you across the street.) 7. Always get excited, run around and holler bloody murder. (This will add greatly to the fun and general confusion, and scare the devil outa the kids.) 8. To avoid crowding eat garlic and onions before entering the air raid shelter. 9. If you should be the victim of a direct bomb hit, don’t go to pieces. 10. Knock the air raid warden down if he tries to tell you to get off the street and where to go. (They always try to save the best seats for themselves and their friends to watch the excitement.) 11. After the all clear you may come out from under the table and resume the card game in a proper fashion. (While making this maneuver be careful not to bump your head on the under side of the table as this is the cause of most serious accidents in these practice raids.) BOMB CLASSIFICATION Delayed Action Type-Bomb fails to explode until you’ve poked around it for a time in- vestigating the trouble. (Very surprising in such cases.) Gas Bomb—Emits a hissing sound after you have bored a hole in nose. Dud—If bomb refuses stubbornly to go off after being moved about, shaken, and pounded with a heavy hammer, it’s a dud. If it does go off you’re the dud. Atom Bomb—If you find yourself standing on a corner in your birthday suit after the bomb exploded a mile away it was probably this type. Demolition Bomb—If after the blast you find nothing left standing including yourself it is of this type. Hydrogen Bomb—If you should wake up some fine morning and find yourself living in a cave and wearing a bear skin, it is an indica- tion that this type bomb has recently been used. « 62 � f Lambda Kappa Sigma Sorority was organized under the name of Lambda Kappa Society in 1913 at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. In 1916 the name was changed to Lambda Kappa Sigma and during the next year the local society took steps to nationalize the sorority, becoming Alpha Chapter upon the organization of several chapters in other colleges. The absolute origin of Heraldry cannot be definitely traced, yet it is clear that the adoption of badges began in prehistoric times and is traced to forgotten races. The badges served to distinguish tribes, nations, and individuals, one from another. While some authorities are ready to blazon the arms of Adam and Eve, there are an equal number of others ready to begin at about the 12th Century. It is generally conceded that Heraldry was introduced about the same time as the use of armor in the middle ages, when it became necessary for men to be able to recognize each other as friend or enemy while engaged in battle. Thus, it de- veloped that warriors adorned their shields with distinguishing marks and decorated their helmets with crests. Our coat-of-arms was designed in 1919-20 by Cora E. Craven of Alpha Chapter. She has been President of Gamma Gamma, Alumnae Chapter of the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. The central figure of our coat-of-arms is the Caduceus. The Caduceus, the smooth winged rod entwined with two snakes, has an origin even more venerable than the rod of Aesculapius, God of Medicine, for reproductions of this symbol have been found on Babylonian vases dating from about 4000 B.C. « 64 � Tlie book and torch, and the oaken leaves and acorns, add significance to the coat-of-arms, and. with the Caduceus, have direct connection with the mystic symbols “Lambda Kappa Sigma” of which each initiate is informed with impressive ceremony. There is an open motto, “Esse quam videre”, translated; “To be, rather than to seem”. The Greek letters represent a motto which is unknown except to members and which indicates briefly the purposes or aims of the sorority. Beta Chapter was formed at the Albany College of Pharmacy on April 11, 1918, and the graduate chapter in 1923. Since then, Lambda Kappa Sigma Sorority has grown to 29 active chapters and 13 graduate chapters. Officers Virginia Manory...... Angela De Thomas.. Marilyn McCarthy.... Patricia Mijllin..... Elizabeth Samascott Joyce Klippf.l....... .....President Vice-President C o r res pond ing S ecretary ....Recording Secretary ..............Treasurer ...............Chaplain « 65 � Humor Baldwin: I get twice as much sleep as you do. Bergman: No wonder, you have twice as many classes. Dr. Hutchison over phone to pharmacist Mosher: What’s the use of PAR-AL-DEE- HIDE. Mosher (Thinking of chern exams) : Give me five choices, Doc. and I’ll pick the one best answer, right minus wrong if necessary. Pomcrantz questioning Dean’s marking sys- tem : What does E mean Prof? Dean: A, B, C, D, Eeceece. . . . Dulin’s Theory: Monkeys have such a good lime because there are so many of them, arid there are so many of them because they have such a good time. Whitney: So they expelled you from college. What did you tell them? DcThomas: Oh, I congratulated them for turning out such fine girls at their school. Believing to recognize her husband, Joyce Klippel left her seat in a suburban train and put her arms around Harry Spaulding who had been sitting several seats ahead. Naturally she was greatly embarrassed when Harry turned around and she saw' that he was a perfect stranger. “Oh, pardon me,” she stammered “but your head looks exactly like my husband’s behind.” Weinstein had just bought a parrot at an auction after some very spirited bidding. “I suppose the bird talks,” Dick said to auctioneer Vervan. “Talks,” Gus replied. “Who do you think you were bidding against.” Nick Demchak visiting Texas: Boy, I haven’t seen so much oil since I borrowed Tom De- Perna’s comb. Jim MacLeod claims he knew’ a man w'ho was so active that five years after he died his self-winding w'atch was still running. Chris Calander says, “Many a bosom com- panion turns out to be a false friend these days.” Daniels: What is a friendly game of cards? Fiscella: Thai’s where you cheat, but not for money. Prof. Ilanmer tells us that some people have read so much about the bad effects of drinking, that they have decided to give up reading any- thing more in his course. Prof. Singer: Give the most important fact about nitrates. Ponessa: They’re cheaper than day rates. Professor Lapetina: If you were at the top of a tall building how would you measure its height using a barometer? Collins: I would tie a rope to the barometer, lower it to the ground and measure the rope. Prof: Hmmmmmmmm. . . . Mosse: Gee Prof., I don’t think I deserved a Zero. Prof. Hanmer: I know, but it was the lowest mark I could give you. When Lila puts her hand out of the car window, it means one thing—the window’s open, though I’ve heard that there might even be exception to this. Just before the senior class election, Gil DcLucia askccl AI Curri for his vote. “I’ll vote for the devil first” said Al. “Okay” replied Gil, “but will you vote for me if he doesn’t make it on the first ballot?” The big beautiful car drew up to the curb where the cute coed was standing waiting for the bus. A gentleman, Jim Waters, stuck his head out and said, “Hello, I’m driving North.” “Oh how lovely,” the sw'eet young tiling re- plied. “Bring me back a snowman.” Perrone in a fit insane Thrust his head beneath a train All w'ere quite surprised to find How much it broadened Chopper’s mind Early to bid, and early to raise Isn’t the way Greco plays The following article recently appeared in Millet’s Morning News-Flash: (A.P.), (P.P.), (P.D.Q.) College Rah Rah boys, always eager to get at the bottom of things, staged a nation wide panty raid. It was a wild undie- taking. Heard during pharmacology laboratory- Why does every teachers pet, Bring brushes for my hair; When any fool with eyes, Can see it’s bald up there. Chet Kulp says: The modern girl is de- termined to put up a good front or bust. « 67 � Kappa Psi 1st Row: F. Steed, R. Johnson, J. Cornell, N. Demchak, Prof. Hanmer, C. Bigelow, H. Spaulding, G. Banker, Mr. White. 2nd Row: J. Gochcnaur, L. Welmore, W. Hotaling, P. Pastore, J. Fiscella, C. Kulp, P. Meader, A. Collins, J. Monakey, N. Daniels, J. McCarthy. 3rd Row: A. Palmicri, G. Strong, W. Warner, G. Rohde, G. Jones, B. Stewart, S. Schoon- niaker, S. Ives, J. Wcstertnan. Kappa Psi fraternity was founded in Connecticut in 1879 and w'as the first pharmacy fraternity to join the ranks of professional fraternities. Beta Delta Chapter is the oldest of the fraternities of the Albany College of Pharmacy, having been established and having received its charter roll in 1910. Kappa Psi not only has the distinction of heing the first greck letter fraternity in pharmacy, but today maintains the largest membership of all pharmaceutical fraternities. Kappa Psi currently has forty-five collegiate chapters, thirty-nine graduate chapters, and a membership of well over twenty thousand. Quite obviously such a national organization as this is capable of not only providing its members with numerous opportunities, but is also a power capable of effecting national policy in pharmacy. It might at this point be well to note that included among the purposes of the fraternity is the objective to support all projects which have as their reason for being the advancement of the profession ol pharmacy. It was with greatest sorrow that we learned of the untimely death of our brother. Karl Wilhelm, on our return to college following Christmas recess. Karl joined the fraternity in the fall of 1949, was throughout his membership a member in good standing, and was indeed always a credit to the organization. « 68 � i A A Kappa Psi 1st Row: M. Kling, D. Herzig, E. Kelly, R. Eliott, F. DeLascia, W. Calitri, G. Ehrmann, J. Belemjian, S. Lanzafame. 2nd Row: j. Gannon, C. Etue, C. Pezzulo, A. Tubbs, J. Baker, E. Anselment, E. Bernhauer, T. Nadeau, B. LaCIair. 3rd Row: C. Owens, D. Carter, I. Smith, R. Russell, R. LcFever, B. Martin, E. Burns, F. Welch. The activities held this year included the regular business meetings, several smokers, the annual picnic, parties, the formal dance which was again held this year at the Aurania Club, an Eastern Section convention at the University of Connecticut, and other such get-togethers. These activities though I would not deem to be the greatest benefit afforded by the fraternity to its members. The greatest benefit to members and reason for belonging to a fraternity is for the bonds of brotherhood established between mem- bers. This impression of fraternity spirit wc will feel and carry with us always where ever we may' go. Officers Nick Demchak...........................Regent Mike Stf.ed..............Recording Secretary Cart. Bigelow....................Vice Regent Harry Spaulding....................Treasurer Bor Johnson............Corresponding Secretary Pete Banker........................Historian Jack Cornf.i.i.......................Chaplain « 71 � Phi X)elta Chi Seated: P. Poinllio, F. Mastrlanni. S. Chiarella, E. Ponessa, R. Riebcn, A. Curri, G. Sharp, J. Scuderi, J. Mastrianni. Standing: R. Vescio, R. Loudis, W. YVclhaf, J. Caputo, J. Rivolta, L. Griffith, N. Kraft, J. Kennedy, J. Conti, J. DeSo.bo, S. Coppola, W. Mahanna. Robert Rieben... Eugene Ponessa. Sam Chiarei.ea.... Officers ...........Chief Counselor .............Vice-Counselor Keeper of Records and Seals Fay Peck.................... Al Curri.......... Sal LaCroce....... Jof. Mastrianni... .......Inner Guard ......T reasurer .........Prelate Master al Arms The birth of Phi Delta Chi dates back to 1883 when it came into existence at the University of Michigan. Though the organization had been a fraternity of chemistry and pharmacy, in 1951 we became a pharmaceutical brotherhood ex- clusively. The Alpha Theta Chapter here at A.C.P. made its debut in 1931. World War II caused a period of inactivation but in 1946 a vigorous and active rebirth occurred. During the past year the many entertaining and enlightening functions normally present in the fraternity calendar were enjoyed. These included smokers, dinners with guest speakers, initiations, fraternity picnics and business meetings. Our proudest achievement in the social column, we feel, was the traditional Christmas Dance. The magnetic attraction of the beautiful Empire Room of the Ten Eyck Hotel brought forth a large attendance of students, faculty and friends. Congratulations are certainly in order to Brothers Rieben. Curri and Ponessa whose efforts made this affair such a great success. John Caputo’s splendid and hilarious portrayal of Santa Claus was one of the evening’s most entertaining features. To the members of the graduating class of 1953, we, of Alpha Theta Chapter, extend our heartiest congratulations. We sincerely hope that you achieve the goals that you as individuals have set in your lives. « 72 � ¥it(V KkoPiPki 1st Row: H. Pomerantz, E. Lacher, M. Fisher, A. Fishclman, A. Kronman, Prof. Singer, L. Mosse, R. Kronman, S. Herman, W. Lowenihal. 2nd Row: M. Mitteldorf, S. Nogee, P. Tucker, M. Block, M. Abramson, G. Fudin, W. Stullman, J. Shingles, I. Gewirtzman. 3rd Row: I). Gewirtzman, M. Kost, S. Leach, D. Cohen, E. Comins, R. Weinstein, F. Newell, S. Ruben, L. Crown, C. Goldsmith. When 1953 graduation arrives, the members of Rho Pi Phi will be able to look back with satisfaction to a year spent in a true fraternity spirit. From the very- first day of school to the last, the boys of Rope have instilled in their memories, good times which will remain with them forever. The parties which were held at the house after the basketball games, which all those present certainly enjoyed, and the little informal get-togethers among our- selves, were a small part of the year’s activities. Naturally the trip to the University of Connecticut for the fraternity convention will not soon be forgotten. We have a trophy reminding us that the 1952 team of Beta Chapter had the best basketball team there. Nor will we ever forget the wild idea of putting Mr. Singer in a contest at Connecticut University to see which chapter had the smartest student in chemistry. The Rope Dance of past yrears will be a fond memory to those of us participating in and enjoying its entertainment. The Rope Players too will certainly be remembered. After recalling a glorious and successful year of fraternity life, we now bid fare- well. congratulations, and best wishes to the members Of this year’s graduating class. « 74 � Hello . .. josie? Guess who this is No, ha ha, not Gregory Peck Nope. Guess again . . . No, I’m not Farley Granger It’s me — Jim Scuderi No. not Clark Gable, either You’re not even warm. Give up? Hello . . . Hello . . . HOMEOPATHIC SOUP Take a robin’s leg One atom add of salt, (Mind, the drumstick merely); For the thickening, one rice kcrnal. Put it in a tub Filled with water nearly; Set it out of doors, In a place that’s shady; Let it stand a week (Three days for a lady); Drop a spoonful of it In a five gallon kettle, Which may be made of tin Or other baser metal; Fill the kettle up. Set it on a boiling. Strain the liquor well, To prevent its oiling; Tf he chance to die, Say twis nature did it. If he chance to live, Give the soup the credit. And use to light the fire. The “Homeopathic Journal.” Let the liquor boil Half an hour, no longer. (If tis for a man, Of course you’ll make it stronger.) Should you now desire That the soap be flavoring, Stir it once around, With a stalk of savoring. When the broth is made, Nothing can escell it; Then three times a day Let the patient smell it. « 76 � yearbook Staff Seated: G. DcLucia, R. Thiess, V. Manory, E. Ponessa, G. Banker, Prof. Binkley, S. Whitney, W. Lowcnthal, A. Curri. Standing: T. Studders, H. Spaulding, J. Monakey, P. Meader, J. MacLeod, M. Steed, J. Fiscella, A. Dulin, R. Kronman, J. Cornell, J. Kwasnowski, J. Shott. We of the staff of the Alembic Pharmakon have produced a book differing in a number of respects from the yearbooks of the past, in that vve have seriously en- deavored to present a more complete and true picture of college life as we have lived it here at A.C.P. in the last four years. This we feel should be the primary purpose of any yearbook. It is our hope that in the future, when you the reader develop periods of reminiscence and melancholy, you will be able on picking up and thumb- ing through this product of our labors, to transcend the years and again place your- self within the walls of the Albany College of Pharmacy. If we have been able to fulfill the above objectives, then I believe we were justified in departing from certain traditions of the past, and in adding various new types of material. « 77 � Student Council Seated: F. Aprilano, N. Daniels, G. DeLucia, E. Brown, E. Kelly. Standing: S. Chiarella, Dean O’Brien, S. Ives. The Student Council is organized by the president and vice-president representa- tives of each class. Traditionally the chairmanship of the council is the office of the senior president, who this year is Gilbert DeLucia. The secretary of the council is Joanne Ketzer, junior vice-president, and the advisor is the dean of our college, Dr. O’Brien. In the true spirit of democracy, this year’s council performed its duties well. The students were served by the council obtaining new ping-pong equipment and awards for intramural basketball champions, as well as by fulfilling its regular assign- ments of establishing a budget, choosing the Yearbook and Mortar and Pestle editors, and dealing with problems of student government wherever and whenever they existed. To Dean O’Brien the members of the student council wish to express their gratitude for his supervision and guidance, based upon his years of experience, keen judgment and vision of the future. Through this guidance by the dean and under the leadership of the chairman, the council has this year been very effective in serv- ing as an intermediary between the faculty, administration and student body. In the years to come may it be remembered that the student council is a sounding board, w'herein the differences, problems, opinions and ideas of faculty and student alike arc met, pondered and considered, solved, accepted or rejected for the well-being of the Albany College of Pharmacy. « 78 � Student Branch A- Ph.A. Dean O’Brien, L. Pompilio, G. Banker, V. Manory, W. Lowcnthal. Officers Gilbert Banker...........................................................President Virginia Manory.....................................................Vice-President Lila Pompilio............................................................Secretary Werner Lowenthal.........................................................Treasurer The American Pharmaceutical Association was the first important national pharmacy organization to be established, having been founded in 1852. This year as our parent association was celebrating its centennial anniversary, wre of the Albany Student Branch were in our fifth year of activity. In this fifth year we find our- selves today at the point where over one-half of the student body belong to the A.Ph.A. and all of the senior pharmacy students are members, even though member- ship is voluntary. Our main problem in operating this organization has continued to be not that of sufficient membership, but that of the support of the organization by the existing members. Recognizing this we have seriously endeavored to vary the types of speakers, between professional and non-professional subjects, to provide topics of interest to all attending our monthly meetings. We experimented further this year with holding a few meetings in school during seminar periods, introducing thereby our programs to more students, and enabling out-of-town students to attend. This method has proven itself to have certain merit in further inculcating interest in our student branch, and should I feel be followed in part at least in years to come. Our first meeting of the year was held in October and consisted of the very impressive Centennial Celebration from Washington. At following meetings we have thus far heard Dr. Milstein, an Albany podiatrist, Dr. Berbarian of the Winthrop Research Laboratories, and Mr. Leslie C. Jayne, Secretary of the New York State Board of Pharmacy. At this point I wish to thank Dean O’Brien for his help in program directing and obtaining speakers, for without this assistance the A.Ph.A. could not exist at the Albany College of Pharmacy. « 79 � Mortar and Pestle Seated: A. Palmieri, M. Fisher, Prof. Dewell, A. Kromnan, S. Herman, S. Ruben. Standing: H. Pomerantz, R. Rieben, A. Dulin, J. Kwasnowski, E. Coinins. It took awhile for the first edition of the “Mortar and Pestle” to appear, but when it finally was printed the only thing heard about school for a few days there- after was praise of the excellent job that had been done in the production and writing of the paper. The “Mortar and Pestle” is this year celebrating its silver anniversary, and can not only look back to feel proud of its achievements of the past, but may look at the present to survey the fine work that has been done this year. From the front cover to the last page this year’s paper was of interest. The editorials were very interesting and inspiring, conveying various of the problems of pharmacy facing all of us today. The humor was by far the finest and warmest ever seen in the paper, reaching nearly all of us at some time. The columns entitled “Meeting the Prof” answered many of the questions which we had been asking ourselves about the newer instructors. Sports coverage, organizational news, recep- tions, meetings and all the other news fit to print could be found in the paper this year. The entire staff of the “Mortar and Pestle” deserve congratulations for a job well done. The standards set by A1 Kronman as the editor-in-chief will be difficult to beat in future years, for if they are surpassed a utopian paper is in the offing. Zke Staff At. Kronman...............Editor-in-Chief Ed Comins....................Social Editor Mel Fisher...............Assistant Editor Bob Rieben.............Professional Editor Shf.ldon Herman. ..........Feature Editor Austin Dulin Herman Pomerantz.............Humor Editor Stan Ruben.......... Jim Palmieri................Sports Editor John Kwasnowski. Mr. B. Dewell..............Faculty Advisor « 80 � ........Art Editors Circulation Editor ftewman Club 1st Row: R. Rctter, J. Favreau, L. Purcell, R. Loudis, P. Murphy, Father Mea, F. Steed, M. Delehanty, E. Brown, K. McCartney. 2nd Row: B. Ciocca, A. Curri, V. Manory, E. Drabic, M. F)aly, F. Starks, A. DcThomas, P. Mullen, J. Nautel, J. Gannon, R. Rieben. 3rd Row: T. Moore, F'. Aprilano, L. Mancuso, J. McCarthy, J. Monakcy, P. Pomilio, A. Strack, R. Desrocher, R. Gaetano, J. Scuderi. 4th Row: D. Mac, V. Polvino, G. Ehrmann. J. Spillan, G. Brierton, C. Kulp, C. Bernas, A. Palmieri, C. Pczzulo, J. Weeks, J. Baker. The Newman Club is an organization of Catholic students fostering the spiritual, intellectual, and social aspects of Catholic culture. The program of the Newman Club is diversified, attractive, and inspirational to the Catholic students. Our spiritual and religious program has been successfully achieved through the efforts of our chaplain, Father John Mea, to whom we are all sincerely grateful. Officers Francis M. Stef.d......................President Maru vn McCarthy..................Vice-President Rocco Loudis...........................Secretary Marilyn Delf.hanty.....................Treasurer « 81 � Camera Club Seated: M. Better, Prof. Reed, G. Banker. Standing: J. Shott, R. Kosinski, S. Leach, R. Thicss, B. Martin, N. Booras. Officers Austin Dulin...............................................................President Milton Better.........................................................Vice-President A unique idea was tested this year. A portion of each meeting was devoted to an educational lecture on one of the many phases of photography. The lectures which the members felt would be of value to all the student body were held in the auditorium with the whole school invited. Due to the warm manner in which this program was received by the members, this type of meeting will continue in all probability in years to come. With new equipment and new ideas, the Camera Club has once again had t successful year. « 82 � Alumni Association The Alumni Association held its annual dinner and dance on June 5, 1952 at the DeWitt Clinton Hotel. There were 355 present including members of the graduating class who were guests of the Association. A cocktail party was given before the dinner by John L. Thompson, Sons arid Co., of Troy. The principal speaker of the evening was Dr. Paul C. Olson, Director of Marketing Research, Topics Publishing Company. Walter W. Janser, only member of the Class of 1902 present, was presented with a fifty-year certificate. Several members of the Class of 1927 were also given recognition as twenty- five-year members. At the meeting following the dinner these officers were elected: William Martin......... Dr. Rudolph Del Giacco Janet Doyle, ’52....... Russell Denegar, ’43.. Francis J. O’Brien, ’20.... Betty Hotaling, ’44... President ........Vice-President .Second Vice-President .Secretary Treasurer .Historian « 83 � Oily, Parke-'Dam Zrip With the typical studied, unhurried nature of the Albany College of Pharmacy student, a group of A.C.P. Juniors and Seniors met at the Albany Union Station on Monday, April 14, 1952, for the annual Easter trip. Our destination was to be two of the giants of the pharmaceutical world, Parke-Davis in Detroit, and Eli Lilly of Indianapolis. The group embarked at 11:15 A.M. in our own car on the Advanced Empire Express. Immediately the friendly atmosphere so exemplary of A.C.P. prevailed. Conversation, card playing, trips to the club car and other such diversions all caused the time rapidly to pass, as the miles clicked by. Shortly before 6:00 P.M. Ray DeMarco, the P.D. representative who had joined us at the Albany Station, an- nounced to our group, including Mr. and Mrs. Russel Denegar, our escorts, that we were to be the guests of Parke-Davis for supper. Thus as wc were served charcoal broiled sirloin rnaitre de’hotel on the New York Central, we received the first of the many excellent meals which were to come in the following days. On arriving in Detroit at 10:00 P.M. we were welcomed by representatives of P.D. and transported to the palatial Book-Cadillac Hotel, which at the time was undergoing extensive renovation. With little ado rooms were assigned, bags de- posited and as eager a bunch of pharmacy students as ever were seen in Detroit descended on the town. At practically the crack of dawn on the following morning genial phone operators aroused us from our slumbers, and we soon found ourselves having break- fast in a spacious cafeteria at the P.D. plant. A group picture was taken, during which four members of the group received frostbite in the early morning cold. Our first tour was through the new antibiotic building, where we were permitted to observe the manufacture of Chloromycetin from start to finish. Considerable fascination and awe wrere exhibited by the entire group over this spectacular and wonderful process involving rows of fifty thousand gallon tanks. The manufacturing laboratories were next subjected to a rapid yet extensive scrutiny. Though we were acquainted with the various processes here seen, few of us had ever seen the miracle of mass production and production engineering applied to these processes. To sec tablets, capsules and various liquid preparations, and powders being made by machines under conditions of the utmost care and precision w-as a new experience to us and one that filled us with wonder. Following luncheon the research laboratories were visited. Here we saw various new drugs being tested on animals. To complete this day at the plant we partici- pated in an open forum at which we were permitted to direct queries at some of the top men in various departments of the company. Back at the Book-Cadillac we were served perhaps the finest meal of the entire journey, breast of capon on baked ham. The ladies present received orchids, while the gentlemen received mortar and pestle lapel pins. A talk by Dr. Robbins of the company held us spellbound for an hour, and elicited a rising round of applause that fairly shook the crystal in the Crystal Ball Room. After dinner all received tickets to the various movies in town, hut unfortunately tickets to the Fox Theatre were not issued. This day was made more noteworthy in the minds of many, for in the afternoon after returning from the plant and before supper, we chanced to see Queen VVilhemena of the Netherlands who was then on a good-will tour of this country. Suffice it to say that it was not sheer coincidence that the Queen and P.D. should choose the Book-Cadillac. The next morning after breakfast wc left the automobile capitol of the world, for Indianapolis, the home of Eli Lilly. We will not soon forget Detroit, Parke- Davis. the Queen, or the Book-Cadillac. Thus the evening of April sixteenth found us in that sprawling mid-western town of Indianapolis, where w'e were met by Bill Martin, the Albany area Lilly « 84 � representative, who took us in tow to the Lincoln Hotel, which though not quite so palatial as the Book-Cadillac was equally comfortable. An hour after our arrival we were having supper in the beautiful Travertine Room, and our ladies were once again resplendent in fresh orchids. The entertainment furnished on this evening was the finest of the trip. The very beautiful, colorful Hollywood Ice Revue starring Barbara Ann Scott at the immense Indianapolis Coliseum was very greatly enjoyed by all. The next day following breakfast in the Travertine Room we journeyed enmasse to the sprawling Kentucky Avenue Plant where we saw in operation the production and products development sections. Following a fine luncheon at the spacious plant cafeteria we traveled by bus to the biological laboratories at Greenfield, Indiana. Here we were subjected to an intensive tour through several buildings where we became acquainted with the intricacies of the manufacture of serums, antitoxins and vaccines. This portion of our trip was perhaps the most educational and in- teresting of the whole w'eek. The following day found us at the McCarty Street Plant, where group pictures were taken. During most of the morning we inspected the research and produc- tion departments. Follow ing this, our last tour, an open forum was held, under the direction of various department heads. At this time wc were given the opportunity to ask questions concerning anything we had seen during the tours. Following lunch we were quickly shipped back to the hotel and then to the railroad station, to begin the long trip home. Though it might be expected that everyone would have been sound asleep during this long and grueling overnight ride home, such was not the case. The few lively members of the party managed to keep the rest of us awake most of the ngiht. Saturday morning, April the nineteenth, found a very tired and slightly haggard looking group, but none the less enriched and inspired students arriving at the Union Station. That Eli Lilly and Parke-Davis recognized us fellow workers and colleagues was quite evident. Our mutual futures are interdependent. The friendli- ness of the plant workers, the careful planning of our guides, and all that we saw' will not soon be forgotten. Those of us who took this trip with a conscientious will to learn, are today prepared to be better pharmacists as a result of what we saw and learned. « 85 � Athletic Commission M. Fisher, M. Kling, S. Leach, Mr. White, F. Aprilano, B. Goldwin, E. Coniins. The Athletic Commission is a relatively new organization, being in but its fifth year. This organization is established for the sole purpose of bringing into being the best possible athletic program in a school where there is no otherwise organized athletic schedule for all students. This body, in the past appointed by the student council, finds basketball to be its first and greatest responsibility. In this regard the commission is involved in the formation of a schedule, securing officials for games, acting as host to incoming teams, setting up loud-speaker equipment and making other arrangements for home games. Aside from all this it is also within the realm of the commission to organize intramural basketball in the school. In conclusion it may be said that these men have many more duties than is generally recognized, being in the main responsible for the success of the athletic program. In behalf of the student body, I thank the athletic commission for their efforts in making athletics a success this year at the Albany College of Pharmacy. « 86 � Basketball Kneeling: H. Mikhitarian, W. Warner, P. Header, J. Fiscella, L. Griffith. Standing: Coach White, A. Palmieri, R. Hitchcock, M. Abramson, J. Kennedy, G. Strong, S. Leach. ACP Opponents 69 Hillyer College 84 65 Morrisville 64 58 Hillyer College 78 75 North Adams State 70 81 ABC 71 66 Cobleskill 79 59 North Adams State 61 68 ABC- 59 65 Western Mass. Pharmacy 57 65 Delhi 74 88 Utica College 70 89 Delhi 46 66 Cobleskill 63 73 Morrisville 86 80 Utica College 60 56 Western Mass. Pharmacy 69 Won — 9, Lost — 7 « 87 � Albany College of Pharmacy Basketball Team opened the season against Hillvcr College of Hartford, Conn. Pharmacy boasted the return of many veterans, includ- ing Paul Meador, who was elected captain for the T)2-’53 season; Ilarrv Mikhitarian, Joe Fiscella, Jim Palmieri, Larry Mosse, Bill Warner, Jim Kennedy, I.en Griffith and .Worry Abramson, under the able tutorship of our new coach, A1 White. The game was well played but Hillyer seemed to be out of the class of Pharmacy. Jim Palmieri led a well-balancecl scoring attack for Pharmacy with 14 points. We now returned home to play our first game on our concentrated court. This was a very exciting game with Morrisville, with the outcome not settled until the final whistle. Pharmacy 65, Morrisville 64. Another well-balanced scoring attack was turned in by Pharmacy with Mosse hitting for 17, Fiscella 15, and Mikhitarian 13. Another disastrous night followed with Hillyer College invading our well closed gym. With their big man, Driscol. dominating the play and turning in a 29 point performance, the Panther turned to a kitten to the score of 78-58. A ray of hope, entered with Mikhitarian showing his abilities and leading the scoring with 19 points. Next was North Adams State, which fell victim to the Panthers claws, 75-70. In this game Captain Paul Meader led the scoring parade with 21 points. Our city rivals. ABC, journeyed across town to play the Panthers in a fast and furious game which ended up with Pharmacy victor, 81-71. Mikhitarian and Warner showed the way with 18 points each. A big surprise was handed the Pharmacists when Cobleskill came to town, the game, ending in a 79-66 defeat for the Panther despite a 19 point performance by Joe Fiscella. Our losing streak continued, with a 61-59 loss to North Adams State on their court. With another win over ABC. 68-59, the Panthers evened the count at four wins and four losses. After a win over Western Mass. Pharmacy and a loss to Delhi the Panthers were fired up for an away game with Utica College. Their reputation was at stake by playing a much smaller school. The time was right and the players ready for a fight to the end. With Mikhitarian showing the way with 21 points of his 27 total in the first half, the Panthers mauled Utica 88-70. This was a real team victory with everyone on the bench showing their abilities to greatest advantage. Behind Mikhitarian was Meader with 17. Fiscella 15, and Palmieri 14. Revenge came to the Panthers as they trounced Delhi 89-46 and eked out Cobleskill 66-63 with some fine clutch playing by Jim Kennedy and Len Griffith. They led the scoring with 17 and 16 respectively. Morrisville tamed the Panthers 86-73, which saw three players absent due to sickness. Joe Fiscella had his best night of the season “canning” a total of 26 points. Then carne another bout with Utica College. They came to town with fire in their eyes but a squad of spirited players met the call with a 80-60 victory. This ended the season with a great win which stressed team play and lots of hustle. Run down on the players: Paul Meader: Captain this year and a four-year veteran. A line scorer and play- maker. Stands 5' 11 , weighs 210 lbs. Average, 12.1 pts. Harry Mikhitarian: Fine all-round player, good rebounder, and an excellent scorer. Average, 18.4 pts. Stands 6' 2 . 178 lbs. Bill Warner: An excellent reboundcr and potential scorer. Stands 6' 3 , 163 lbs. Joe Fiscella: Fine fioorman and steady scorer, also a four-year veteran. Stands 6', 175 lbs. Average, 11.1 pts. Jim Palmieri: Very aggressive and line defense man, consistent scorer. Stands 6', 175 lbs. Average, 7.7 pts. Jim Kennedy: Fine ballhancller and very quick. Stands 6', 173 lbs. Len Griffith: Good rebounder with lots of fight. Stands 6', 200 lbs. Morry Abramson: Tallest man on the squad who shows promise for the future. Stands 6' 4 , 210 lbs. George Strong: Very quick and deceptive. Stands 5' 1 , 166 lbs. Bob Hitchcock: Fast with a fine set. Stands 6', 175 lbs. « 88 � freshman Basketball Zeam L. Wetmore, F. Aprilano, W. Dobbins, B. Ciocca, J. Bernas, S. Fox, J. Weiss, Mr. White. A strictly Freshman basketball team is something of a new idea at the pharmacy college, an idea with the credible purpose of the development of better teams in future years, teams with more experience and teamwork. Blending a mixture of fine team play and good coaching, the “Panther J.V.’s” picked themselves up from an early season defeat to bounce back and easily defeat such teams as the Albany Business College, Hillycr, Western Mass. College of Pharmacy, and North Adams State Teachers College. A1 White’s “Little Wizards” more than held their own against opponents ranging anywhere from Freshmen to Seniors. It is difficult indeed to select individual performers. The Li’l Panthers were paced by Jav Weiss in the scoring department with Ben Peck running a very close second. Extraordinary floor games were played by Win Dobbins and Ben Ciocca, and all-around shooting and rebounding honors go to Jack Bernas. The rest of the squad included such creditable players as Stan Fox. Frank Aprilano, Bob Weider and Len Sherwood. The highlights of the season were the North Adams game in which the Freshman five gave a sparkling performance of their shooting ability, and the Western Mass, game in which the “Junior Panthers” hit their top score of 82 points for one game. Jayvees O p ponents 52 Hillyer College (Mass.) 42 62 North Adams S. T. (Mass.) 45 70 Albany Business College 55 74 Hillyer College (Mass.) 75 82 Western Mass. C. of P. 31 66 North Adams S. T. (Mass.) 31 44 Albany State Teachers 76 37 Albany Business College 41 82 Western Mass. C. of P. 31 44 Albany State Teachers 76 67 Albany State Teachers 78 « 90 � fatWMural Basketball 1st Row: P. Pomilio, R. Gaetano, J. Waters. 2nd Row: J. Monakey, C. Gijanto, L. Wetmore, G. Fudin. This year marked the advent of a new activity at AGP with the formation of an intramural basketball league. Under the direction and supervision of Coach A1 White the program proved highly successful, and great enthusiasm was shown by the whole college. This season there were seven teams enrolled in the league, with three from the Freshman class, two Sophomore teams, and one team from each of the upper classes. Sponsored by the Freshmen were the Celtics, captained by Ben Peck; the Royals captained by Bill Boylan; and the Lakers with Dave Mac as captain. From the Sophomores came the Globetrotters, with Frank Angiulli as captain; and the Knicks captained by Sandy Leach. The upperclasses were represented by the Nats and Olympians, with Herby Heitmuller and Larry Wetmore as captains. The first round of competition rapidly developed into a four-way race between the Royals, Celtics, Nats and Olympians. Holding the top position at the halfway point, the Celtics landed the first position for the championship playoff. In the second half of the season the Nats defeated the Royals decisively and appeared headed for the playoffs. However, the Olympians, after outlasting the Celtics to post their second decision over them, tripped up the high flying Nats and moved into the championship game against the Celtics. In the playoff game the Olympians once again proved to be a jinx to the Frosh and captured the championship in a low scoring, close contest, 40-38. Through the generosity of the student council each member of the triumphant team received a beautiful trophy in recognition of this accomplishment. The final standings this year were: Olympians (Senior)...................................... 7-2 Celtics (Freshman)..................................... 5-3 Royals (Freshman)..................................... 4-3 Nats (Junior)........................................... 4-4 Knicks (Sophomore).................................... 3-3 Globetrotters (Sophomore)............................... 2-4 Lakers (Freshman)..................................... 0-6 « 91 � SILVIA SCHLOFNIK, GIRL PHARMACIST Ah, Silvia, there was a girl (?) Silvia was one of the stellar members of our class. (No, don’t look among the senior pictures. Silvia is . . . is no longer with us.) I remember the first glorious time I saw Silvia. My eyes still cloud over and my throat chokes up at the memory’. (It’s like eating horse-radish.) It was registration day. I was waiting in line to transfer my filthy lucre to the eagerly waiting registrar when I stepped on something. I looked down. It was a hand, Silvia’s hand. Silvia was curled up under the lab table like a puppy (a Great Dane puppy). You sec Silvia was shy (shy her upper plate) and demure (de mure you looked at her de uglier she became). Silvia had such lovely eyes. Two blue and one gray. (This family characteristic had proved useful during the Civil War.) And her ears, her flaccid ears, waving gently back and forth fanning her head and shoulders. But enough for the description. Say merely that she was garishly and sensationally gowned. And her voice, her voice was like the voice of angels . . . chanting at a tobacco auction. That first day I will always remember. The well dressed man with the lack of hair told her to matriculate. A look of horror came into those eyes (the blue ones), and that squeeky voice, made shrill by pure terror said, “What, in front of all these people?” Silvia told me about the IQ inquisition she was given. The professor in charge wore a candy striped vest with socks and cigar to match. It was some test. Silvia spent three hours of gruelling toil over the exam in the morning, took an hour for lunch, and returned for three more torturous hours in the after- noon. When she was sure her answer was right, she went on to question two. Silvia got a mark of 7 (out of a possible 200). It was marked right minus wrong. So there was my Silvia, my lovely Silvia, third highest in our class. Silvia was a mathematician. She used to bat out 100’s on every math test, until that The following is a portion of a recently over- heard conversation: “I suffer quite a bit from insomnia,” said Jack Monakey. “What do you do for it?” asked Jake Mintzer. “I take a shot of Scotch every half hour,” replied Monk. Jake asked, “Does that make you sleep?” “No,” laughed Jack, “But in a couple of hours it makes me perfectly satisfied to stay awake.” fateful day. It had been just a class test. J-U-S-T a class test. Do you remember those monsters? The Prof approached her, his eyes (two only) wild, the pupils wildly constricted, nostrils quivering, and uttered a milk curdling laugh. Ah, ha silvia, you’ve done it. You missed a question. You only got 99%.” Huge tears welled up in Silvia’s grey eye, her lip (the middle one) trembled, and she was about to run out and triturate an oxidizing and re- ducing ageng together and end it all, when a soothing voice said, “It’s all right, Sil. The sun will rise tomorrow morning. All we have to do is turn the crank.” The sophomore year was Silvia’s most glori- ous year. Her marks went up and up (18%, 25%, 32%, 38%). She loved organic lab. Why, everywhere she went she carried her Betty Crocker Lab Book. And she was so play- ful. Like the day she tried to bounce the five gallon carboy of phosphorous trichloride. Cer- tain members of the staff will never forget that memorable day. How they screamed and begged and pleaded with those firemen. “Fire- man, fireman spare our college.” And all the while Silvia demurely chewed a pigtail and murmured, “Ididnameantodoit.” Dispensing lab was where Silvia’s abilities really shown. Silvia was the only one who ever finished a three hour lab in three hours. But then she had a 50%; edge on everyone else. That prehensile right foot could make emul- sions while she folded powder papers with her hands. These are my fond memories of Silvia. But over them all there is a pall. That, that hor- rible day in 306, when . . . when a hurtling piece of chalk caught Silvia right . . . right be- tween the second and third eyes. The first aid group ripped off one of the doors to improvise a stretcher and carried Silvia out. It was a beautiful sight, as those six sturdy lads carried her down the hall, while the class w’histled the Grand March from Aida. The memory of this spectacle will live in my mind forever. It was the last time I ever saw my dear Silvia. The phantom had struck again. Wetmore: “I hear you are keeping a keg of beer in your room, John.” Westerman: “Why, yes, I'm taking it to gain my strength.” Wetmore: “Any results?” Westerman: “Marvelous. When I first got the thing I couldn’t even lift it, and now I can carry it all around the room.” Prof. Baum: “How1 do animals breed?” Wise Owl Palmieri: “Tru der noses, nach- erly.” « 92 � Zke ilegality o Substitution In view of the highly professional nature of the services rendered by the dispensing pharmacist he is held to have “impliedly warranted” all the ingredients of the prescription he dispenses, irrespective of whether he compounds it or merely dispenses the prepared preparation. The subject of the legally imposed financial responsibility of the pharmacist for the prescriptions extends to the purity, formula- tion and physical condition of every prescribed medication. The pharmacist is responsible for the ingredients of the prescription at all times under most conditions. In event a party has been injured as result of improper medication the injured party has the privilege of initiating a lawsuit against the implied warranty of the pharmacist. The pharmacist, as the seller, has the right to sue in turn the party from whom he purchased the preparation. The supplier, when involved in such action, will accept the responsibility for his product only. . . . No supplier, manufacturer or distributor, will accept the responsibility of a substituted item and manufacturers can ascertain the origin of items purported to be theirs. Where the pharmacist uses a substitute for the item specifically prescribed, he releases from financial responsibility the manufacturer of the original item and pos- sibly the manufacturer of the substitute. In admitting substitution, the pharmacist imperils his own pharmacy license by admitted violation of the statutes pertaining to substitution and usually releases his insurance company from the obligations under the Druggists Liability Insurance Policy. The pharmacist now stands alone, his chance of winning a legal contest in this status is negligible. The complexity of pharmaceutical formulation and manufacture in the rapid changing sphere of professional pharmacy today makes the personal responsibility of the pharmacist that substitutes medicinals tremendous. The few extra cents on a prescription derived by substitution rarely, if ever, compensates for the personal risk sustained by the substituting pharmacist. Give the Medical Profession what they prescribe—It’s bad business to substitute. « 93 � Personality, the Individual and the Pharmacist During the seventy some odd years of mortal existence which vc arc all, on the average, allotted, we contact personally some few thousands of individuals whom we call our friends, neighbors, and associates. Each of the contacts made with these persons can have some small value or significance, some worth in regard to causing a feeling of mutual fellowship, or these contacts can be in the main devoid of any stimulation of heart, mind or spirit. Though I believe we realize that there is a certain folly or danger involved in too readily choosing one’s close friends-—it can not be denied that anyone who really hopes to be successful in business or almost any other field of endeavor must have that “friendly nature” to at least a moderate degree. Most of us on leaving college are entering retail pharmacy for our life’s work. Today pharmacists the country over in their competing struggles with the super-markets and chain stores hold as their primary advantage over these giants the personal relations which they are able to establish with their customers, a factor ever-increasing in importance as big business becomes continually more aggressive. Thus the young men and women who arc entering the retail drug field possessing this aforementioned sincere “friendly nature” have a very great advantage over their colleagues as they stride toward success. In recognizing the worth of certain character traits for their economic ad- vantages we arc apt to overlook the real significance of these traits. I am referring now to our social success and to the relations we have every day and our families, associates and friends, for herein can one’s true personality be best projected. We have all known at least a few friendly, vital, energetic, dynamic, genuine persons whom we have tried to copy, either consciously or unconsciously, that we might capture some of their very evident joy of living. In their presence we find ourselves wide awake, alert and stimulated due to their great exuberance, good spirit and cordial sincere fellowship, interest and consideration. On further examining these persons we recall that while they possess these traits thus far mentioned they arc- further able to retain and increase their dignity and nobility among men, without conceit, thereby increasing in the esteem of all those they know. Our large cities are generally noted for the unncighborly, often unfriendly, nature of their populaces. It is indeed unfortunate that people in today’s hurried and harried world obviously lack the qualities of friendliness and interest toward others, a condition found not only in bustling cities but also in sleeping, stuffy, self- satisfied rural areas. People with these attitudes bordering on the hostile, or nearly as bad, frankly indifferent, arc severely handicapped. Persons thus handicapped are, I know, at a greater disadvantage than someone with a severe physical disability or other such handicap. Fortunately discrepancies in character arc handicaps which can be overcome once discovered. The prognosis is good. The disease is curable once the symptoms are recognized. The treatment may be self-administered without discomfort. The only cost involved is that of a few hours’ time for a careful self-analysis. Are you as sincere, friendly, understanding and patient as you might be with others? If you are not, why are you not? What if anything are you going to do about it? We all owe it to ourselves, to our own success and happiness, and to the happiness of those about us, to make a careful self-analysis from time to time. After each such self- diagnosis, a prescription of increased good will and friendliness should alleviate the main symptoms of a diseased personality. Remember, personality is two-thirds of good will in the drugstore. « 94 � SOMETHING OUGHT TO BE DONE ABOUT IT I believe we all realize that the handwriting of many doctors is not all that it might be. This fact causes many embarrassing incidents for all concerned, and more often than not for the pharmacist. Let me sight a few examples. A pharmacist friend of mine is slowly going broke. Seems everytime he tries to decipher a headache remedy prescription he gets a bigger headache than his customer, and thus has to mix up a double dose, one for the customer and one for himself. He told me recently that if the medicine the prescriptions call for is as hard to take as the prescriptions are to read, half the sick people would drop dead. All kinds of mistakes are possible when the doctors’ prescriptions are written chicken-track style. One such prescription blew into a chichenhouse, and when a hen read it she cackled; “My God, the rooster has left a sui- cide note.” Another doctor’s prescription landed in Washington a few years ago, and when the RFC got hold of it they granted the doctor a seven-million-doliar loan with the only strings attached being three mink coats. The fact that doctors don’t write clearly even upsets the school system. One doctor wrote a note to his son’s teacher and she had to hire four pharmacists to translate it. In another such case a teacher took such a note of excuse for a doctor’s child to a pharmacist for deciphering but before she could explain to the pharmacist what she wanted him to do with the note he had mysteriously disappeared into the backroom. He shortly reappeared with a prescription of eight ounces of Lydia Pinkham’s Compound. For some reason the teachers confidence was shattered in her drug- gist. Another teacher I know received a note from a doctor explaining his son’s absence. She’s been using it to get headache powders ever since. Yet another doctor wrote a note to his son’s teacher, but it seems his penmanship was too good. His wife got hold of it and now he’s divorced. It may well be that the poor handwriting by the doctors is a factor in the increasing cost of the prescriptions. I’ve one acquaintance who swears that when his doctor writes, “Patient should be soaked in oil,” his pharmacist is translating, “Patient should be soaked ’til he boils.” In any event I think that by now you can see where this handwriting causes the pharma- cist a lot of trouble and embarrassment. It seems the doctors can cure everything but their own handwriting. What they write in Latin looks like Greek to everyone else, including the pharmacist. Somebody ought to do something about it. “You asked for local anesthetic. Doctor, but the label on this bottle says it was made in Rochester.” « 97 � Professional Pharmacy Much has been said recently by pharmacists regarding professionalism or the lack of it in pharmacy. What actually is professionalism? What are its ingredients, and why is it that pharmacists are so interested and often upset by this intangible, elusive yet important factor? According to Webster a profession is a calling or vocation that requires a learned education. Professional pharmacy is defined as that branch of retail pharmacy which limits its activities strictly to professional service, providing the widest scope for every talent possessed by the individual. This latter definition relates to com- pounding prescriptions and assisting the practicing physician in the successful treatment of disease. We notice that in the definition of professional pharmacy it relates to retail pharmacy only, insofar as hospital pharmacy or government service would fall into cither compounding prescriptions or assisting the physician or both by making these other branches of pharmacy automatically professional, by defini- tion at least. Since at the present time the great majority of practicing pharmacists are in retail work—it is here that the problems of professional standards must be met, and it is here that professionalism is hardest to instill in the pharmacist who in turn must instill it into the mind of the public. The current trend towards a greater percentage of pharmacists entering hospital work, government service, manufacturing, industry, selling, and fields other than retail pharmacy will, I believe, undoubtedly raise the future professionalism. This will be directly due to a larger percentage of pharmacists professionally employed. Educators and other men of pharmacy have long been interested in the educa- tion afforded to those in the colleges of pharmacy. Of late a great deal has been said both pro and con in regard to a five-year program of college education. I realize there are certain valid objections to the five or six year college program, but I am equally certain it is but a matter of time before this progressive move is made by New York State schools among others, certain states already having made the transi- tion. Recalling the above definition of a profession by Webster, we see that a pro- fession is a vocation requiring a learned education. The definition states no more, no less, but emphasizes not simply an education as necessary, but a learned educa- tion. When most persons think of the meaning of the word professional they will perhaps struggle over its exact meaning and then say, “Oh, you know, like a doctor, lawyer, or teacher”. These three vocations invariably associated by most to mean to them “professional”, and some books even define the term in this manner. At this point I think it very significant to point out that today and in this state persons in all three aforementioned vocations of Medicine, Law', and Teaching receive more education than pharmacists, and by this very fact should be thought of as more pro- fessional than pharmacists. The doctor for his college education attends seven or more years, the lawyer six or more, and most teachers today five or more. Most college teachers hold at least a masters degree, and the public high school teachers today are obtaining masters degrees in the main because of the manner in which the pay schedules are set up by the state for this teaching level. Therefore, to increase our professional standards the first and foremost thing we must do is to raise our educational standards. Graduate work, too, is here a factor and should be made more available in more schools to more students as opportunities outside retail work become greater. The second method for increasing professionalism lies within the realm of the retail druggists. There are two ways by which the majority of pharmacists who are « 98 � in the retail field can increase professional pharmacy. One is by supporting their professional organizations. By supporting I do not mean joining or being members alone and in name only, but refer to taking time to attend meetings and actually to giving time and effort to the furtherance of these organizations. Equally important is the development of a professional attitude by these retail pharmacists in their stores. It is of course much more difficult to effect said attitude in the merchandise type store than in the prescription only store, but nevertheless this can be accomplished even in those stores which must enter into merchandising to a moderate degree for economic reasons. Lastly, mention should be made of the efforts of several of the larger drug manufacturers in their national advertising to endeavor to educate the public to certain of the facts of education and other requirements for a career in pharmacy. The outlook for the future of pharmacy is in general good, better than ever before, as job opportunities increase both in number and desirability. With the number of opportunities increasing in hospitals, industry, research and selling, and with a large percentage of men in the retail field reaching retirement age, pharma- cists for years to come will find their choice of work within the limitations of their ability. For certain reasons already specified such as more jobs in professional pharmacy, professionalism will in general tend to increase in the future. However, to come to an equal standing with the doctor, law-yer or teacher, other efforts must be made, since the pharmacist has the added problem of becoming a professional man, beyond or in spite of being a business man. Kelleher says he met a lady inventor the other day. “Boy,” says John, “Am I glad he invented ladies.” Advised by a psychiatrist to travel. Chet Kulp decided to stay at home and let his mind wander. (Ml JoH • 1111 � i� i JOrtCS, H.D. £ |M 1 « “Doctor, my father’s at Death’s door.” “Don’t worry, my boy, I’ll be there at once. I'll pull him through.” sleeping pills, so I can dream in Technicolor. « 99 � And so, young man, by now you can, With knowledge pharmaceutical, Prescriptions fill, compound a pill Or potion therapeutical. In class and lab, with subjects drab, You’ve been compelled to wrestle; You’ve learned, no doubt, a lot about, The mortar and the pestle. You’ve learned a lot—but still you’re not A druggist super-dooper, Till you can flip an ice cream dip, To soda glass from scooper. « 100 � A verse for Prof. DeNuzzo from the classes of '53, ’54, ’55 and ’56: Travel is broadening, but cannot compare; With five days a week, in a soft office chair. Married Student: “How did you do after you left Larry’s last night?” Single Student: “The cops picked me up.” Married Student: “You’re lucky. I was able to get home.” A man obviously just off the boat from the old country, recently stopped into gentleman Jim Shott’s drugstore, and asked for some tal- cum powder for his wife. “What kind,” asked Jim. “Mennens?” “Ach no,” the foreigner replied, “Vimmens.” Student: “Prof, have I been a good student?” Prof, with a fatherly pat on the back: “Why, yes, son, one of the best.” Student: “Do you trust me too? Prof: “Of course. You’re one of the most trusted in school.'’ Student: “Well, then, why do vou hide the alcohol every time I come to lab?” “You don’t drink, do you, Paul?” “Nawy” exclaimed Peppy, “Only when I’m alone or with somebody’.” Prof. Little: “When do the leaves begin to turn?” A1 Kronman: “The night before the exam- ination.” « 101 � H H Mr. F wilrm de Sv ITR8L£ CoWTfllWEf? Fore gn Otok Paul Pastore to a girl friend in the front seat of his car: “Honey, you’ve just got to put on some weight. That’s the third time I’ve shifted your left leg.” Nurse: “Don't get serious with me if you’re not sober.” Pharmacy Student: “Listen, Baby, if I was sober, I wouldn’t be serious, and if I was serious I wouldn’t be sober.” « 102 � Acknowledgments THE EDITORS WISH TO THANK— Dean O’Brien for his advice and help in the formulation of the 1953 Pharmakon. The Editor is especially appreciative of this assistance in the early- life of the book. Professor Binkley for assuming the worrisome, time consuming, thankless task of being our faculty advisor, being never too busy to listen to our troubles or attend an evening meeting. Mrs. Dobbins for her help in the library, and for allowing the Editor to use her personal copies of yearbooks of other colleges. Miss Glavin who was never too busy to search the files in the office for some needed information. Professor Lapetina for on numerous occasions letting us use his camera equip- ment. Austin Dulin, the hardest working member of my staff, for many long hours spent in the darkroom. John Kwasnowski for the majority of the art work. The members of the faculty who allowed flash bulbs to be exploded in their faces during class time. All others, too numerous to mention, who contributed their time and effort in the publication of this book. A very spirited yearbook staff, all of whom contributed in some manner to the success of the 1953 Alembic Pharmakon. GILBERT S. BANKER « 104 � OUR 9 8TH YEAR FRED W. CURTIS CO., INC. (Independently Owned Operated Wholesaler) WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS TROY and SCHENECTADY, N. Y. Wishes to Extend Congratulations to the CLASS OF 1953 « 105 � JOHN L. THOMPSON, SONS CO. Wholesale Druggists RIVER STREET TROY, N. Y. 1 1797 --- 1953 Upon its 156th Year of Service extends to the CLASS OF ’53 Its Sincere Best Wishes « 106 � McKesson robbins Incorporated ALBANY DIVISION ALBANY, N. Y. 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PAUL L DORAN Madison Avenue Pharmacy PAUL'S CLEANERS TAILORS “Same Day Service” 845 Madison Avenue, Cor. Ontario Street — Phone 2-4447 Albany, N. Y. 21 New Scotland Avenue Phone 62-0656 « 110 � Compliments of McAULIFFE PHARMACY CHAZAN PHARMACY PHYSICIANS’ SUPPLIES A. J. and I. K. Chazan, Ph.G. 423-25 Madison Avenue 31 New Scotland Avenue (Corner Lark Street) Albany, N. Y. Phone: Albany 4-1478 Albany, N. Y. Congratulations to The Class of 1953 Formal Wear For Every Occasion - TO HIRE - DELMAR PHARMACY DE LUXE TAILORS Chas. Odabashian Harry Waltermirc Cor. Eagle Hamilton Streets 361 Delaware Avenue Albany, New York Delmar, N. Y. Phone 5-2485 Evening 3-0417 CaEsolaro's Restaurant and Tavern Compliments of PIZZA and SEA FOOD HUNTER'S PHARMACY our SPECIALTIES 242-244 Washington Avenue 266 Madison Avenue 3-9006 Albany, N. Y. Albany, N. Y. Compliments of NORMAN'S KILL FARM DAIRY Velvet Ice Cream « 111 � Wiilltam jtl. lUnge, $fj. ©. Dove Street, Cor. Lancaster Albany, N. Y. Phone 62-0939 Fonnal Wear To Hire Astoria Tailor Tuxedo Co. LOOK FORMAL — FEEL INFORMAL 172 Madison Avenue Albany, N. Y. ALBANY HARDWARE IRON CO. Complete Sports Equipment 39-43 State Street Albany, N. Y. Good Luck to the Class of 1953 UNIVERSITY BAKE SHOP SNACK BAR 17 New Scotland Avenue Albany, N. Y. Compliments of GEARY PHARMACY M. Solomon, B.S. 17 Watervliet Avenue Albany, N. Y. THE FAMILY DRUG STORE PINE HILLS PHARMACY M. W. Briggs and M. T. Stone, Props. 1116 Madison Avenue, Cor. Allen Albany, N. Y. Prescription Dept. Phone 8-7913 If Busy Call 8-0156 T. J. NOONAN CO., INC. 579 NEW SCOTLAND AYE. TEL. 89-2508 MEDICAL, SURGICAL, HOSPITAL LABORATORY SUPPLIES « 112 � Compliments of ARKAY FLORIST National Savings Bank Building 7-9 South Pearl Street Phone 3-4255 Albany Laboratories, Inc. A-L Manufacturers and Jobbers Chemicals, Drugs and Pharmaceuticals 67 Howard Street Albany 4-6383 — Phones — 4-1747 SIMEON EINSTEIN S Congratulations to the PHARMACY CLASS OF 1953 Phone 5-7974 BRADT DRUG CO. H. E. Reynolds, Pres. 446-448 Delaware Avenue (at Second Avenue) — 552 Broadway Albany, N. Y. ALBANY, N. Y. ALLIED DRUG CO., Inc. GREEN'S School and Office Supplies 681-683 Broadway For Scholastic Success Albany, N. Y. and Business Efficiency 8 Green St. Albany, N. Y. Morris S. Schwebel Tel. 3-3155 « 113 � Compliments of Albert Warner, Ph.G. - Arthur Starnian, Ph.G. THE CARROLL PHARMACY Prescription Specialists Delmar, N. Y. 372 Delaware Ave., at the 4 Corners Phone 9-1769 CANDIDO PHARMACY PETIT PARIS I Surgical Supplies RESTAURANT |i 138 South Pearl Street FINE FOOD Phone 3-8834 Albany, N. Y. 1060 Madison Avenue Albany, N. Y. KELLY'S PHARMACY Compliments of John E. Kelly, Prop. E. F. HUNTING SON Phone 2-5138 157-159 North Allen Street 121 Central Avenue Albany, N. Y. Albany, N. Y. DAVE CURLEY SEARLE REPRESENTATIVE « 114 � tyoccv 'pavKily 72e enve t e 0?t te4t 3oSirt PACKING CO., INC. ALBANY DIVISION ALBANY, N.Y. Compliments of Albany Law School Cafeteria D. B. VAN SLYKE, JR., Mgr. « 115 � Congratulations to the CLASS OF 1953 ICE CREAM 112-114 FOURTH STREET TROY, N. Y. AShlcy 4-7112 « 116 � Compliments THE FRUMKIN STUDIO 29 Central Avenue Albany, N. Y. (Just Above Lark Street) OFFICIAL SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHERS « 117 � Honors Awarded Fort Orange Press Annuals All American Honors, Naiional Scholastic Press Association, 1931-1932-1933-1934-1935-1936-1937-1938-1939-1940-1941-1942-1943- 1944-1945-1946-1947-1948-1949-1950-1951 ALL PRINTED AND BOUND IN OUR PLANT Your school Year Book will some day become one of your mosf cherished pos- sessions. Each lime you thumb its pages memories will return to give you joy and pleasure. You will see the faces of old friends and chums—of campus sports and dozens of other pictures which will recall fond memories. These mementos should be preserved in an attractive cover, beau- tifully bound and printed. Annuals by Fort Orange Press, possess a certain beauty and distinction that experience alone can give. Scores of beautiful and attractive illustrations are available to help you create your own designs. FORT ORANGE PRESS, Inc. School Annual Publications ALBANY, N. Y. PRINTING • ENGRAVINGS • COVERS • BINDING « 118 � Compliments of LARRY'S MUSIC BAR 297 ONTARIO STREET ALBANY, N. Y. « 119 �