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

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“Sam” A.Ph.A. 3. 4; Treasurer of A.Ph.A. 4; Phi Delta Chi 2, 3, 4; Phi Delta Chi Secretary 3; Phi Delta Chi Corresponding Secretary 4; Class President 3; Junior Prom Com- mittee 3; Newman Club 3, 4; Assistant Editor of Alembic Piiarmakon 4. Sam came to our institution of higher learning directly from Highland Falls High School, where it is rumored that he left quite an impression, both scholastically and athletically. We feel that Sam’s record here at A.C.P. speaks pretty well for itself. Scholastically, he has been tops, and we are proud to have been associated with him during our stay at the college. Sam’s untiring sense of humor will long be remembered by all who have had the pleasure of claiming his acquaintance. His pleasing disposition and eagerness to be of help are only two of the many attributes which are combined into this one outstanding personality. Sam’s leadership ability was excellently displayed when he assumed the presidency of the Junior class and gave us one of the best Junior Proms ever seen at A.C.P. Sam’s future plans include a brief stay in the army of dear old Uncle Sam and then possibly graduate school. Whatever your plans, Sam, we are sure that your success is inevitable, and may the best of luck always be yours. Pierre, who arrived with nary a spark, turned out to be a “Roman Candle” sparkling our four years at A.C.P. with his wit and humor. Usually a gay blade, the Brubacher crowd has noticed a far- away look in his eyes since he lost his ping-pong partner, Doc Young. The eye sharpens, however, at the mention of a doubles match by any of his numerous friends. Ilis stories about his mythical relatives, printed periodically in the Mortar Pestle, have rivaled the Hickman “kinfolk” tales. Many a night went sleepless listening to the far-flung adventures of our alopccious apothecary. By the way, Ed, “Have you ever been to Mexico City?” Edwin Comins PUT “Pierre” Rho Pi Phi 2, 3, 4; Humor Editor of Mortar and Pestle 4; Social Editor of Mortar and Pestle 3; Athletic Commission 3, 4; Publicity Director of Athletic Com- mission 3; A.Ph.A. 3, 4; Student Chapter Red Cross 1; Humor Editor of Alembic Pharmakon.

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A native of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Dan chose A.C.P. for his formal education in Pharmacy. As far as we are concerned, this was a good move because Dan is truly a great guy. Always a pleasure to talk to, be with and work with, he has earned and kept the friendship of all with whom he has come in contact. During his four years here at the college he has been a typical hard working student. In his senior year his toils resulted in a grant by the Daw' Drug Company—this, we will all agree wholeheartedly, he richly deserved. A staunch member of Kappa Psi, he has done no little part in making the fraternity tick. Diligence and enthusiasm seem to be characteristic of Dan in all that he undertakes. Little wonder then that he has maintained his position in his years at school. Dan is one of the members of the class planning to tie the knot soon after graduation. We know that the lucky girl is really getting a man who can’t help but be successful. We certainly want to wish them all the happiness in the world. Daniel C. Carter K P “Dan Kappa Psi 1, 2, 3. 4; Athletic Commission 3; A.Ph.A. 3, 4. Alejandro Chacon “Al A.Ph.A. 4; Camera Club 4. Al could be termed as a fellow having had as interesting a background as any member of our class. Upon entering the Air Force in 1942, he attended the University of Michigan for three semesters under the Army Specialized Training Program and then was sent to the European theater of operations assigned to a Flying Fortress squadron. There his particular task was to intercept Ger- man messages, translate them and alert American bases of impend- ing attacks. After the war had ended, he was assigned the interest- ing undertaking of translating captured German documents. Upon his discharge, Al entered A.C.P. in the fall of 1947 and completed three and one-half years before being forced to leave school to enter a Veterans Administration Hospital. He remained there for two and one-half years and then returned to school to complete his Senior year in 1953. Most of us did not know Al before he had to leave and are truly happy that he decided to return, since his ready wit and intelligence has been appreciated greatly by us. 21

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I John came directly to A.C.P. after his graduation from Water- ford High School in 1950. Little actually needs to be said about O this son of thunder from up above, but all the same we shall delve somewhat into the subject of John. Here is an extremely well-liked and personable member ol this Senior class. He will long be remembered as one of the boys who made Section 1 just what it has been for the past four years— the scourge of the entire school and the pet dread of each and every member of the faculty who has been exposed to “it” along the way. John has also always been one of our better students, but I’m sure that he will be better remembered for his amazing ability to remember jokes of all calibres and to tell them with the ease of a Jackie Gleason or Jerry Lewis—well, almost anyway! An enthusiastic follower of all sports, John also participated in the bruising game of soccer. Acting as the goalie of the practically winless Waterford team, he collected perhaps the oddest bruise ever seen in any age. We’ll always remember that one, John! John A. Conti tt AX Phi Delta Chi 2, 3, 4; A.Ph.A. 4; Sergeant- at-Arms of Phi Delta Chi 4; Alt Editor of Alembic Pharmakon. Mary Clare Daly AK2 Lambda Kappa Sigma 2, 3, 4; Treasurer of Lambda Kappa Sigma 4; Newman Club 2, 3, 4; Class Secretary-Treasurer 3. One of our three Senior medical technologists, Mary Clare joined our class in our sophomore year after spending her first year in school in Cleveland. Besides being known for Baseball’s Hall of Fame, Cooperstown claims the home of this illustrious Senior. During this last year Mary Clare gained extra laboratory experi- ence by working in St. Peter’s Hospital Laboratory. Visits to school this year were few and far between but Mary Clare and the Sorority Treasury were always a welcome sight in the girls’ lounge as she could be seen doling out the cash for sorority activities, which proved to be quite a few. 23