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

Text from Pages 1 - 113 of the 1957 volume:

LUtfSP trustees! OFFICERS OF TIIE BOARD Arthur S. Warble, Ph.G., LL.D. Kenneth S. Griswold, Ph.G. . Frank J. Smith, Ph.G. . Paul C. Vander Mel Arvie Eldrf.d. A.B., A.M., Ph.D. Wti.tjam W. Gibson, Ph.G. . President . First Vice-President Second Vice-President . Treasurer . Assistant Treasurer . Secretary BOARD OF TRUSTEES Carter Davidson, Ph D., LL.D., Litt.D., 1956 Albert Vander Veer, 2nd, M.D., 1956 Arthur S. Wardle, Ph.G., LL.D., 1956 Frank T. Smith, Tr., Ph.G., 1956 ' Hon. Erastus Corning, 2nd, A.B., 1956 Paul C. Vander Mel, 1957 William W. Gibson, Ph.G., 1957 Arvie Ei.dred, A.B., A.M., Ph.D., 1957 Ellis H. Robison, A. B., 1957 Aaron Medwin, 1957 Charles N. Stewart, B. S., 1958 Frank A. Emma, Ph.G., 1958 Harry J. Van Vleck, Ph.G., 1958 Jacob L. Lochner, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S., 1958 Kenneth S. Griswold, Ph.G., 1958 3 ALBERT M. WHITE 4 ©tbtcatton Albert M. White To Albert M. White, instructor in pharmacy, goes the thanks of this senior class. He has recognized, instilled, and shown us the pathway to become a good phar- macist. A pharmacist who not only knows formulas, equations and statistics, but someone who is concerned with his fellow man and interested in the activities of his community. A1 White has a friendly, warm and sincere greeting for everyone in school. He is interested in each one of us, and could always be counted on for a “pat on the back” or a little encouragement. Many of us sought guidance or just a friendly chat in Mr. White’s office. Although we sometimes let him down in our support, we are more than proud of his endless efforts in the basketball and general sports program at A.C.P. He has made it what it is. Thanks Coach! To a pharmacist, devoted to his profession, the class of 1957 humbly and grate- fully dedicates this, their yearbook. iBtograpfjp Albert Michael White was born June 12, 1926 in Derby, Connecticut, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. White. He was educated in the Derby schools where he completed his high school education in 1944. He then enrolled in the University of Connecticut College of Pharmacy, which is at New Haven. During college he was active in Kappa Psi and a Dean’s list student, winning many honors. He was the first student to take graduate work in pharmacy at the University of Connecticut. He taught there and worked for his master’s degree until 1952 when he came to Albany. While in Albany, he met Carolyn Coughlin. In December of 1954 they were engaged, and then on June 18, 1955 they were married. They are now proud parents of a fine son, Michael James White. Mike’s first gift was undoubtedly a basketball. The Whites are now the proud owners of a lovely home in Colonie. 5 DR. FRANCIS J. O’BRIEN, Dean 6 ©can’s iHcssagf To ihe class of 1957. may I express the congratulations of the faculty and the Hoard of Trustees on the happy occasion of your graduation. Most of you feel that it is the consummation of four years of hard study. In reality, however, it is far more than that. Your preparation began before you were born and has been nurtured by the experiences of every moment of your existence since then. The native intelligence with which you were endowed by your Creator, through the medium of your parents and the experiences of a favorable environment, provided a needed background for the four years you spent in college. These two factors, however, were not enough to insure your success. Without a determination to make good use of these two important factors, you could not have succeeded. You were a carefully selected group. Your intelligence level was above the average, you ranked high among your fellow preparatory students, and you had already demonstrated your ability in the fields of sciences and mathematics. Your first two years in college were a further test of your ability for profes- sional study. In those years, the basic sciences in Chemistry, biology and Physics, together with Mathematics including Calculus, and general educative subjects in English and Economics comprised the main part of your program. It was no easy task and there were those who would not make the necessary sacrifices to succeed. Your last two years were devoted primarily to professional study. Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and Pharmaceutical Administration bulwarked by supporting courses in Biochemistry, Analytical Chem- istry, Physiology, and Bacteriology were the. final steps in your preparation for a career in Pharmacy or an allied field. It is our earnest hope that the attainment of a Bachelor of Science degree will not mark the cessation of your intellectual growth. As each step in your career this far has been only the means for further achievement, your Commencement should be the door to continued intellectual growth. Your formal education may end, hut close association with your fellow practitioners, your attention to the litera- ture, lectures, seminars, and other experiences available to all learned men and women can be the means for your continued growth. A satisfied and happy life in your profession will be your reward—and a final admonition—always remember that capable alert minds, able to distinguish the substantial things of life from the nonsensical, seldom require the use of tranquilizers! Alembic $f)armakon i§ taff Seated: B. Nugent, L. Jeanneret, A. Kelly, E. Weber, Prof. Binkley, G. Hall, H. Phillips, K. McCartney, M. Shearer. Standing: S. Keller, H. Hoadley, K. Klippel, R. Marasco, W. Bernstein, K. Belter, H. Palmer, A. Macaropoulos, F. Moreno, W. Dobbins. Gary Hall, Editor-in-Chief Elsie Weber, Associate Editor Kf.n Better, Photography Editor Ann Kelly, Art Editor Hank Phillips, Feature Editor Richard Marasco, Humor Editor William Bernstein, Sports Editor Beverly Nugf.nt and Kay McCartney, Literary Editors Sid Keller and Hugh Hoadley, Business Managers Marilyn Shearer, Lois Jeanneret, Jeanette Sturgiss, Pat Carr, Winston Dobbins, Ken Klippel, Art Macaropoulos, Frank Moreno, Bill Reilly, Hank Palmer, Assistant Editors Professor Binkley, Faculty Advisor 8 - % . 11 + ' ii -- i ! w % «.writ ® 1 « ' V , vt •°T � ' ' ,o C i W o+ 9 .O • O-J! . ' n-o- ,tA -s ft I N- 1 ' V .O ► .O. . O .r. , ■ „ w f-° ” muMlii jij W0 $ i i k -V ’ Hg « � •• sa fc r ••;• ' Wmmi i i 11 g|gp;: . . msaadiitl I ;: f f! : ? ? f 1j| %%%, k % f ■ ' S %, : • J 1, rY Z 2 f 3s- s i - ’ « ,- • r .?- i(. ip , 4 ip % t ':., | % '■ w, fa fr, ■ £ p ■% .■ � , . '%% %',%' %?,. it-. ■■.. I ' % ' . ? ■ z 1 'jA tf : . ? cV’ L A 1 ■ tWZe c! . _ 1C . e f° r6 n ..O.o , V ? o-Vf.c 0 -J i wc«t £ .«e 5 cvr.,0 se V ? ce r-°? s o , , °' 1 . ft0 ° eV3 • J .9 6 .a v u. r ' osV0 e6V-s ,0 I S o-V 't6 i' -V Ov Jfacuitp FRANCIS J. O’BRIEN Dean and Professor of Pharmacy Ph.G., Ph.C. (A.C.P.) A.B., M.A. (N. Y. S. Teachers College) Ph.D. (Fordham University) Ph.D., Sc. (Union) CLAUDE M. REED Professor of Chemistry Ph.C. (A.C.P.) A.B., M.A. (N. Y. S. Teachers College) BURDETTE G. DEWELL Associate Professor of Pharmacy Ph.C. (A.C.P.) A.B., M.A., (N. Y. S. Teachers College) LAUREN R. HANMER Assistant Professor of Pharmacology Ph.C. (A.C.P.) B.S.Phar. (A.C.P.) H. RUSSELL DENEGAR Assistant Professor of Pharmacy B.S.Phar. (A.C.P.) M.S. (N. Y. S. Teachers College) WILBUR C. GORHAM Professor of Pharmacology A.B. (U. of Illinois) M.A. (U. of Columbia) Ph.D. (U. of Michigan) JOSEPH M. LAPETINA Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Physics B.S. (Siena College) M.S. (N. Y. S. Teachers College) ADAM A. WALKER Professor of Economics A.B. (U. of Michigan) A.M. (U. of Wisconsin) RUDOLPH R. DEL GIACCO Professor of Public Health B.S.Phar. (A.C.P.) M.D. (Albany Medical College) MATTHEW VERDERAME Assistant Professor of Chemistry A.B. (U. of Connecticut) M.S., Ph.D. (U. of Wisconsin) LOWELL E. BINKLEY Assistant Professor of Bacteriology A.B. (Ohio Northern) M.A. (Wittenberg College) MERVYN H. EWART Assistant Professor of Chemistry B.S.A. (Ontario Agricultural College) M.Sc. (McGill University) Ph.D. (U. of Minnesota) WERNER C. BAUM Assistant Professor of Biology B.S. (Syracuse U.) M.S., Ph.D. (Rutger’s U.) GEORGE B. CERESIA Assistant Professor of Chemistry A. B. (U. of Alabama) M.S., Ph.D. (U. of Purdue) ALBERT M. WHITE Instructor in Pharmacy B.S.Phar., M.S.Phar. (U. of Connecticut) V ARANT NA JAR I AN Instructor in English A.B., M.A. (U. of Iowa) RINALDO V. DkNUZZO Instructor in Pharmacy B.S.Phar. (A.C.P.) M.S. (N. Y. S. Teachers College) KATHERINE GLAVIN College Registrar ALBERT C. MOSSIN Associate Professor of Accounting B.S. (New York U.) M.A., Ph.D. (U. of Columbia) MRS. R. A. DOBBINS Librarian B.A. (Ohio Northern U.) JOAN PREMO Deanys Secretary GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB Developing a lab technique QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS Identifying unknown ions Jfresijman Hate The Beginning BOTANY LAB Studying the plant kingdom ZOOLOGY LAB The vertebrate skeleton Class of I960 Front Row: Second Row: Third Row: Top Row: F. Nothnagcl, F. Jastrzebski, A. Gorczyca, S. Israel, J. Franco, H. Davis, E. Bogdanski, B. Deinhardt, J. Glassbrenner, L. Cassidy. V. Cozzarelli, T. Fitzgerald, J. Beatson, J. Battaglia, M. Gigliotti, J. Dubuque, K. Altshul, R. Baylis, R. Hartmann, R. Fernandez, A. Chilly. R. Doyle, A. Carroll, J. Galivan, B. Adler, K. Barnovitz, B. Kohn, W. Dwyer, C. Herning, A. Alberding, R. Elgie. E. Katz, M. Cavanaugh, A. F'emia, R. Flihan, A. Garro, G. Curley, W. Depew, J. Gallagher, R. Brownell, S. Fox, L. Friedland. With members hailing from places as far east as Latvia and as far west as Cali- fornia, from Massachusetts and New Jersey; some of us from in and around the big metropolises, others from small rural communities (Painted Post); some with service experience in the Navy, the Army medical corp, the Air Force; some of us married, most of us not as yet that fortunate; sons and daughters of pharmacists and alumni; with ages ranging from the late teens to the early thirties; we came to form the Class of ’60 at A.C.P. You can find us already vigorously delving in the activities of Camera Club, the Newman Club, the Mortar Pestle, and the A.Ph.A. We also have formed the bulwark of the Panthers’ J.V. basketball squad. To the class of 1957 we, the neophytes at A.C.P., proud of our heritage and anxious to use in the pharmacy profession our as yet untried capabilities, arise to first congratulate you on your successes at A.C.P. and to accept your challenge to follow as gloriously in your paths. 14 Front Row: Second Row: Third Row: Top Row: J. McDonald, R. Pcrrottc, C. Van Dyke, D. Watson, A. Wieczynski, A. Venien- bergs, M. Travcr, M. Schipp, C. Spagnoletti, R. Pedercini, R. Mucci, R. O’Harc, R. Shor, J. Monachino, R. Taormina, B. Needham, M. Lotano, R. Stote, F. Rossi, R. Torncello. R. Santimaw, T. Lanzafamc, D. Mooney, R. Billington, B. Nowitz, J. Newell, R. Pcrrotle, I). Swan, J. Stemerman, F. Sawyer, R. Marra, G. Von F-sch. R. Quigley, I. Rheingold, J. Lawrence, B. Lee, G. Rothschild, J. White, D. Silverstein, R. Viehdorfer, R. Zalcwski, W. Wall, D. Walker, H. McLamb. CLASS OFFICERS Barry Adler . President Richard Viehdorff.r Vice-President Ann Vf.tenbf.ros ...... Secretary Fran Jastrezbski Historian 15 Have you ever tried? — Hooking up your gas jet to the water tap. — Cutting up the wrong end of your earthworm in Zoology and then ask the prof, why you can’t find the brain. — Putting the center of Prof. Lapetina’s slide rule in backwards. — Eating a banana in English lecture. — Dropping all your test tubes in Qualitative lab after cleaning them. — Bringing in poison ivy leaves to your botany professor. — Removing pyrogallol stains from your fingers with nitric acid. — Stretching 6 lines of notes into a 5 minute speech. — Writing an essay exam in the auditorium when the temperature was 40°. “Notice anything different tonight?” “New dress?” “No.” “New shoes?” “No.” “New hat?” “No.” “Hmm, I give up.” “I’m wearing a gas mask, stupid.” Dean: “Didn’t you read that letter that I sent you?” Freshman: “Yes sir, I read it inside and outside. On the inside it said, ‘You are requested to leave College,’ and on the outside it said, ‘Return in five days.’ So here I am.” _________ Instructor (Meeting his class for the first time) : “And on this card, I want your names . .. not your signatures.” Mother, as freshman son walks in at 5 A. M.: “Well, home is the best place after all, isn’t it?” Freshman: “Well, I wouldn’t know about that, but it’s the only place that’s open right now!” ________ If your son comes homes from college asking questions, he’s getting an education. If he comes home knowing all the answers, he’s going to Pharmacy. THE LECTURE Now 1 lay me down to sleep, The Professor is dry, the lecture’s deep. If he should quit before T wake, Someone kick me, for goodness sake. The freshman decided to reform and improve his marks: The 1st week he cut out cards. The 2nd week he cut out drinking. The 3rd week he cut out girls. The 4th week he cut out paper dolls. HISTOLOGY LAB Cells and tissues ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB Synthesis of organic compounds [ MANUFACTURING PHARMACY LAB I Percolation of wild cherry bark Hkipljomore |9ear Our Difficulties ANATOMY LAB Dissecting the cat PHYSIC LAB Resolution of forces Classi of 1959 Front Row: Second Row: Third Row: Fourth Row: Top Row: M. Shindler, J. Scott, K. Teliska, N. Welch, J. Scully, K. Zohel, D. Tarnowski, I. Kowalik, A. Kramer, D. Wilk. C. Torraco, S. Markus, B. Segelin, H. Margolius, M. Loudis, J. Troidlc, J. Nichols, W. Graef, J. Morris, R. Fauscl. E. Trnka, W. Long, 1’. Simon, W. Walsh, N. Rosenthal, VV. Kinnin, R. Weis- berg, C. Roscnfcld, I. Strongin, R. Winkelstcin, J. Sandford. A. Lieberoff, W. Livingston, T. Mowrcy, E. Lodge, C. Leighton, D. Hanson, W. Byrne, P. O’Neill, J. Palladino, L. Kleinman. R. Matthews, J. Sherman, R. Miller, P. Murray, R. Ltmimert, R. Mooney, R. Mancini, S. Rampe, C. Stowell. As the class of '59 returns after their summer vacations they arc met with prob- ably the hardest year in their college career. But like all students they take this with a smile and look forward to the parties and activities at Albany College of Pharmacy. As every year, the Sophomores sponsor Freshman-Sophomore night and this was of great success. Another big affair in the school which brings pleasure to the weary Sophomores’ eyes is the Inter-Fraternity dance sponsored by all our Frater- nities and the one Sorority. Basketball falls in the category of activity with Sopho- mores taking part on the team and as cheerleaders. Another occasion in the Sophomore class worth mentioning is mass farewell to the cats in anatomy lab. Also in physics lab we found out that you must have pre- cision and accuracy, not one or the other. We learned in a hurry that the organic sheets are not as easy to memorize as they are cracked up to be. But life in the Sophomore class is not all fun because quizzes are always being thrown at you; therefore studying is the main function of the class of ’59. Like all Sophomore classes we too wonder why wc have so much trouble with just six sub- jects. Tt should be easy, but like the Dean said, we should study 32 hours a week. Did we? Well, let’s hope the class of ’59 is as successful this year as they were last year. 18 Front Row: Second Row: Third Row: F. Oliva, A. Dobish, B. Skuja, K. Ramanis, E. Gerum, C. DuPlessis, K. Cam- pion, S. Grube, E. Hallenbcck, H. Israel, J. Danna, A. Glover. R. Casler, A. Clark, D. Ghcsanow, A. Nicolella, G. Hamblen, J. Gfeller, R. Broswski, A. Andreone, W. Amsdcn, M. Francis, J. Cherry. C. English, L. Gifford, W. Finn, J. Goldwin, H. Goggins, W. Ficke, J. Clark, D. Hall, C. Childs, P. Hatala, R. Feldt, I. Kepner, C. Chin. CLASS OFFICERS C HARLE S LeIG 11 TON President Michael Loudis Vice-President Nancy Welch Secretary James Palladino . Historian 19 g opf)omore Humor Who did it? — Dropped a drawer of organic lab equipment at check-in. — Tied one of the girls to the pillar in organic lab. — Hit the ceiling with their experiment. — Put potassium permanganate in his neighbor’s condensor. — Calculated the temperature in physics lab to be — 173 degrees. — Got the correct data in physics lab. — Was sorry to get rid of his cat. — Slipped the cheesecake slide into the histology slide projector. — Trained his microscope mirror on the clock so that he could watch the clock while supposedly viewing a slide. Closed a classroom door for a prof, and wound up on the outside. The woman had just brought in a prescription to the pharmacist and wanted to know if the stuff prescribed was any good. The pharmacist whistled and mumbled, “You mean to tell me they’re using this on humans now?” “Do you think that you will make a good soldier?” asked the army doctor. “Just give me a gun and I’ll show' them,” answered the pharmacy student. “If they shoot me in the hands, I’ll pull the trigger with my arms; if they get me in the arms, I’ll pull the trigger with my legs: if they shoot me in the legs, I’ll pull the trigger with my teeth.” “Great,” said the doctor. “Tell me, doc,” asked the student, “don’t you think I’m a little bit crazy?” 1st Roommate: “Man, how did you get so bruised?” 2nd Roommate: “I was jitterbugging w'ith my girl when her deaf father came in and threw me out of the window.” Man to pharmacist: “That mudpack that you gave my wife did wonders for her, but unfortunately after a few' days it wore off.” The guy who can swallow' two aspirin tablets at a public drinking fountain deserves to get rid of a headache. FAMOUS LAST WORDS “Why not just name it PyronolostevyVatinydoncvof and let it go at that?” “P cvcgyt. V,Vis. NCycC V -asY feat? “Don’t worry, we’ll ride the curve.” Freshman: “Say, how is that professor?” Sophomore: He’s the most even tempered person around this College—always mad. STUDENT’S PRAYER Onward, move onward, O time in thy flight. Make the bell ring before I must recite. 3untor Hate QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS Precise weighing with the analytical balance PHARMACOGNOSY LAB Plants and crude drugs DISPENSING PHARMACY I The first of our many prescriptions MANUFACTURING PHARMACY II Dissolve with the aid of heat ClasiS of 1958 Front Row: Second Row: Third Row: Top Row: E. Pasquarella, L. Stote, C. Latano, R. Farney, A. Cantor, W. Stilwell, S. Michaelson, J. McCarthy, R. Shockley. F. Lange, F. O’Toole, B. Rozek, D. Spaulding, B. Kost, B. Rapowitz, H. Vccdcr, E. Moulton, J. Resnik. D. Wilson, R. Manger, G. O’Connell, D. Seifert, J. Rosenberg, R. Thomas, R. Pomerantz, J. Putnam, R. Kuhn, P. Zito. C. Knapp, M. Sube, J. Garrity, M. Williams, C. O’Connor, L. Sail, R. Lee, D. Jordan. The fall of ’56 once again welcomed back the class of ’58. Being well rested from the summer vacation, we started out the year with the utmost intentions of achieving a successful one. Junior students were soon seen hurrying through the halls earning Quant, samples to the weighing room. Everyone soon became very efficient at using the analytical balance. Despite a rigorous schedule, the Juniors once again found time to contribute their many skills and abilities to extra-curricular activities. The intramural basketball team has engaged in another highly successful season. For class officers we selected Chester Fox, President; John McCarthy, Vice President; Janice Imson, Secretary-Treasurer and Warren Doetsch, Historian. As the end of another year approaches, we look back at all the enjoyable moments such as the Junior Prom, receiving of our class rings, and all the other functions we attended. Perhaps, with even greater anticipation, wc are looking forward to become Seniors and finally receiving our degree in pharmacy. 22 Front Row: Second Row: Third Row: Top Row: F. Brendis, A. Fishman, A. Hanmian, J. Zdunczyk, A. DiDomenicantonio, V. Gritsch, J. Hanson, J. Iinson, S. Gorman, W. Dobbins. L. Maggy, L. Dwyer, R. Giruzzi. J. Chiarella, H. Lipschultz, P. Harmon, C. VVhitcstonc, M. Burns, L. Fortin, L. Furnia. F. Viviani, R. Bostick, B. Goldstein, D. Cesta, G. Harrington, A. Faddcn, R. Barber, R. Fellows, F. Hempstead, D. Barnes, R. Szynialak. R. Comanzo, J. Bollinger, K. Hunter, C. Fox, C. BudolT, D. Gaily, W. Hallen- beck, E. Cohen, W. Barnard, W. Doetsch. CLASS OFFICERS Chkt Fox John McCarthy Janice Imson Warren Doetscii President Vice-President Secretary Historian 23 3umor Humor 'Vwe. .y v Ott'f.s Did you ever? — Drop a box of pharmacognosy slides. — Put. a shake well label on an ointment in pharmacy lab. Try to make citrate of magnesia without capping the bottle. — Assay your quant, sample to be 112% pure. Try to identify nux vomica by tasting it. Run out of ink in pharmacology, and while reaching for your other pen, miss 14 lines of notes. - Make the special “elephant” or “spaghetti” suppositories. Burn yourself on a bunsen burner and get treated for phenol burns. Professor: “Gentlemen, I’m dismissing this class twenty minutes early today, so leave quietly so as to not wake the other classes.” Junior to roommate: “I don’t like my cooking either . . . but do 1 sit here and gripe about it?” She: “May I have the jumbo size of arsenic, please?” Pharmacist: “Do you have a prescription?” She: “No, but 1 have his picture.” “Son, after four years at college you’re nothing but a ch unk, a loafer, and a darn nuisance. I can’t think of one good thing it has done for you.” “Well, Dad, it’s cured Mom of bragging about me.” Sign on a pharmacy: 1 am shutting my doors today. The services which I have been doling out free all these years may now be obtained in the following places: Where to find the street you want — A drink of water to swallow the aspirin you bought elsewhere — Change for twenty-dollar bill — Postage stamps — Reading magazines — The cop on the corner. The fountain across the street. The bank down the block. The post office. Can now be bought at the stationery store. Tune in on your radio. 24 Free medical advice kJ PQ Jlebtcal tofmologp A medical technologist is one whose education and training enables one to assist the pathologist in determining the cause, nature, and development of disease. Chem- ical and bacteriological analysis of body fluids and tissues, type and cross-matching blood for transfusions, and preparation of paper thin slices of tissues for microscopic studies are some of the routine tests performed. In the early days, pathologists performed all clinical procedures, but as his field became recognized as necessary and important, laboratory medicine developed to the degree where it was advantageous for him to hire and train assistants. Therefore the profession of Medical Technology was inaugurated. Originally, high school graduates received apprentice training in medical laboratories, but with the rapid strides made in research and medicine, attempts were made to standardize the training of labora- tory assistants. The American Society of Clinical Pathology established the Registry of Medical Technology, and by gradually raising the educational requirements and broadening improved technical training, they elevated the medical laboratory worker to a higher professional level. When students from Pharmacy were being taught bacteriology by the director of Bender Laboratory, it had already been decided that the students of medical tech- nology should have a more scientific, background. In 1938 when the pharmacy course was lengthened to four years, it was possible for students to work for their B.S. in Pharmacy and Medical Technology by the addition of such required subjects as hematology, serology, and pathology, besides completing a month of practical train- ing in the laboratory' and one month subsequent to graduation in hospital practice. In 1942 the scope of both fields had become so extensive that it was essential to separate the courses. A three year course of Medical Technology proved inadequate since it did not afford a degree. In 1945 Dean Francis O’Brien obtained permission from the New York State Board of Education and the Board of Governors of Union University to establish a four year course giving a B.S. with a major in Medical Technology. FACULTY Philip Lulker (B.S., M.D.); Joan Fox (B.S.); Dr. Vie e (B.S., M.D.). Arthur Keinitzer (B.S.); Constance Mountain (A.B., M.S.); Robert Abel (B.S., M.D.). 26 The New CONTACT )• � ! WU: SAI MM 1. y j«)V,!! Reception Huge Success! if,virili ulmi ! « • I1� 1 FROM TOADS I� , ,.. h • « . • MuM M K VM! WE ________ Newman Club Chaplains Urg| j'Ofs Actior ate - ■ i ,.� BHA T, iN ' O, r o. s€ f � i. ifitl H� H tubent Council Seated: J. McCarthy, A. Kangisser, Dean O’Brien, G. O’Connell, C. Fox. Standing: R. Viehdorfer, M. Loudis, C. Leighton, B. Adler. The first student governing body of the Albany College of Pharmacy was estab- lished in the fall of 1924. It consisted of a general committee and two executive com- mittees. The general committee was comprised of the faculty, fraternity leaders, class presidents and athletic managers. This committee was concerned with student welfare and legislation and also directed the social functions of the college. The executive committees were appointed by the class presidents, and they carried out the decisions of the general committee. In 1930 the present student council was founded with the function of promotion of interest in pharmaceutical education and social activities. In 1938, the student budget was appropriated for the approval of the student body. The student council in addition to these functions also appoints the editors of the Mortar and Pestle and the Alembic Pharmakon. It is composed of nine members; the president and vice- president of each class and Dr. O’Brien, dean of the college. The guiding factor through the years has been the interest of the student body. At this time the student council on behalf of the student body wishes to thank Dr. O’Brien for his interest and guidance through the years. 28 American $fjarmaceutical gteotiatton tubcnt IBrancf) J. Hanson, L. Jeanneret, Mr. DeNuzzo, G. Allen, H. Phillips. The American Pharmaceutical Association Student Branch, the professional organization which represents the aims of pharmacy on a national basis, is proud of its past year of achievement. The success of the branch can be attributed to its slate of officers, the committees, and the interest of the student body. The officers were elected and installed at the annual banquet held at'the Hot Shoppes in April; George Allen, President; Hank Phillips, Vice President; Jane Hanson, Secretary; and Lois Jeanneret, Treasurer. Mr. Louis Kazin, Drug Topics, and Ken Griswald, vice-president of the board of trustees, spoke. Under the able leadership of Wes Barnard assisted by Ted O’Toole, the student membership reached an all time high. Art Berlin made arrangements for the spaghetti dinner held at Panetta’s. Throughout the year, various speakers and pro- grams contributed to the promotion of pharmaceutical ethics and knowledge. For the second year, the association sent representatives to the national conven- tion in New York City. Last year, Lois Jeanneret and Elsie Weber were delegates representing the student branch at the Detroit convention. We, the members of the A.Ph.A., wish to take this opportunity to thank our faculty advisor, Mr. Ralph DeNuzzo, for his work and time spent making up our programs and securing speakers for our monthly meetings. We also want to congratulate the June graduates and wish them success in their careers. 29 J etoman Club Front Row: J. Dana, K. McCartney, B. I.aPorta, R. Coinanzo, W. Steed, N. Welch, F. Moreno, A. Kelly, M. Matarrcse, W. Riley. Second Row: R. Bruni, A. Blcsscr, H. Phillips, J. Finnegan, A. Fricllo, J. Dailey, E. Carmody, R. McGaugh, R. Marasco, F. Magee, G. O’Connell. Top Row: L. Dwyer, P. Zito, J. Chiarclla, F. O’Toole, J. Weeks, T. Byrnes, K. Hunter, L. Fortin, W. Dobbins, R. Giruzzi, L. Maggy. Newman Club was first organized by five medical students who represented “Catholicism on the Campus”. From this beginning at the University of Penn- sylvania, the movement has enlarged to more than 500 clubs with full or part-time chaplains. This organization is a means whereby Roman Catholic students can keep in touch with their faith, a place where they can discuss their problems with others having similar difficulties, and a place where questions can be answered by one quali- fied to do so. The chaplain does his best to provide the Roman Catholic students in a secular university with the safeguards of their faith. Pharmacy’s Newman Club has provided its members with many activities this year. A Communion Breakfast was held in November in connection with Catholic Youth Week, and many attended from A.C.P. as well as from area nursing and medical schools. In December a collection was taken for the Hungarian Relief with the members rallying to help. After semester exams, plans were made for an Open House with St. Peter’s Hospital and Hudson Valley Technological Institute. At this time, the Pre-Cana Conference was also started and extended to the end of the school year. These marriage conferences proved to be very popular with the members since so many were already married or engaged. As the year ended, Newman Club was well satisfied with its activities accomplished mainly through the efforts of its chaplain and its president, Bill Steed. 30 Front Row: Second Row: Third Row: Top Row: F. Jaslrzebski, A. Gorczyca, J. Glassbrcnner, K. Campion, A. DiDoinenicantonio, K. Zobel, D. Tarnowski, J. Scully, C. DuPlcssis, E. Gcrum, M. Schipp, A. Hanmian. R. McDonald, W. Pcdercini, R. Fernandez, W. Finn, A. Cantor, S. Grubc, J. Zdunczyk, R, Marra, J. Troidle, F. Oliva, G. Von Esch. A. Glover, C. Torraco, W. Walsh, H. Goggins, W. Byrne, P. O’Neill, A. Nico- Iella, J. Palladino, J. Ranipe, J. Nichols. R. Mucci, J. Gallagher, J. Galivan, W. Dwyer, J. Garrity, A. Fadden, W. Wall, M. Cavanaugh, M. Gigliotti. OFFICERS William Steed . President Michael Sube . Vice-President Ralph Commanzo T reasurer Nancy Welch Secretary Father William Fitzgerald Moderator 31 jHortar S $e£tle firont Row: P. Simon, J. Garrity, K. Better, J. Sturgess, R. Marasco, W. Bernstein, C. Spagnoletti. Back Row: B. Segclin, J. Stcmcrman, I. Sirongin, G. Hall, H. Margolius, R. Ainspan, S. Kistler, R. Weisberg. The “Mortar and Pestle”, the official publication of the Albany College of Pharmacy is printed four times a year by the students of the College. Its benefits and advantages to the College are evident in many ways. The paper, through its articles and pictures, brings together the classes, activities, fraternal organizations, and sports in the common interest of publicity. Records of events are captured here to remain through history. Most important is the fact that the paper is written entirely by the students. The articles on such professional subjects as fair trade, barbiturates, vitamins, and scores of others have been reviewed and written into excellent journalistic form by the stall'. The same is true of extensive surveys and interviews which have resulted in valuable information. Pictures, taken by a most competent staff, speak for themselves and are always an indispensable feature of the paper. Humor, cartoons, and essays all find their way to the printed page. In these ways, the student benefits by obtaining entertaining and educational literature. And again in these ways, the student on the staff profits doubly. He or she’s able to express his or her views and touch into the field of journalism, and art most essential to the profession of pharmacy. The staff is grateful to Prof. B. Dewell and Dean O’Brien for their guidance and aid in the publication of the Mortar and Pestle”. 32 Camera Club Seated: A. Berlin, P. Simon, K. Better, B. Goldstein, I. Kowalik, P. Zito. Standing: V. Cozzarelli, W. Graef, H. Vccdcr, W. Ficke, I. Rheingold, R. Baylis, G. Von Esch. This year marked an outstanding change in the A.C.P. Camera Club. In addi- tion to being well equipped, the club now has the distinction of having an up-to-date darkroom. For the past few years, the members have spent their annual allotment care- fully, trying to obtain as much useful camera equipment as possible. Recognizing the need for an efficient, modern darkroom to suit the newer, larger college, the members, under the indispensable guidance of Professor Reed, undertook the arduous task of remodeling. When the dust, noise, and smell of paint had cleared, one could sec quite a change. It is hoped that the new facilities will adequately serve the many future members of the club. Besides amateur painting and carpentry during the remodeling operations, the members were exposed to fundamentals of photography. Each meeting was planned around a film or lecture dealing with some phase of the art, and members had the opportunity to exhibit their work in club photo contests. As in past years, the facilities of the club, handled by a few eager shutterbugs, have served not only the club members, but the Mortar and Pestle and Alembic Pnarmakox as well. OFFICERS Kenneth Better . President Paul Simon . . Vice-President Barry Goldstein . Secretary Prof. C. M. Reed . Faculty Advisor 33 tubcnt Christian Hsftoctatton Front Row: J. Imson, L. Jcannerct, J. Hanson, B. Nugent, J. Sturgess, M. Shearer, P. Carr, C. Allen, V. Gritsch, M. Stauber. Second Row: R. Smullens, C. Knapp, H. Veeder, K. Klippel, S. Kistler, E. Moulton, A. Andreone, E. Hempstead, A. Clark. Third Row: R. Matthews, L. Gifford, R. Thomas, T. Ormsby, D. Hanson, H. Hoadley, R. Barber, D. Spaulding, G. Hall. The Student Christian Association of the Albany College of Pharmacy was organized to meet the religious and social needs of the students. Its program is designed to relate the Christian faith to the intellectual and social concerns of stu- dents and to provide opportunities for fellowship. Since the college years are so often crucial in determining later loyalties, it is hoped that a continuity of religious education is provided. An active year was enjoyed by the members of the S.C.A. Officers elected were President, Jeanette Sturgess, and Secretary, Marilyn Shearer. The group was most fortunate to have such a personable and learned moderator as Rev. Richard Hughes. His many discussions with us will long be remembered. Our heartfelt thanks and deepest gratitude go to Rev. Hughes for his guidance throughout the year. 34 p Fi SB $ f iixijSiPIJ f f; J f f 1 £ X 3« t,JrT. Jfraternal € rganuattons Today fraternities and sororities play a leading role in the social life of almost every college and university in the United States. These organizations have contrib- uted greatly to the growth of not only the individuals who make up the chapters, but also the school in which they were established. In those colleges which have organized fraternities and sororities, the social programs which are available arc usually better planned and are more popular with the student body. The independence which is characteristic with the fraternal groups helps to develop leadership and confidence among the members. Although most fraternal groups are above reproach in conduct, the poor judg- ment in some has lead to hostility from outsiders. Among the criticized practices have been segregation and prejudice. At the Albany College of Pharmacy such practices have been held to a minimum as every scholastically qualified student can assume that he will not be slighted when membership bids are distributed. The majority of fraternal organizations in the nation are based on a complete social basis. At Pharmacy the purpose and aims of the groups have a more significant meaning. All of the fraternities and the sorority enjoy the distinction of being national professional organizations. Such a status tends to increase the fraternal bonds between members as their outlook and goals are similar. Also each of the Pharmacy chapters encourages scholarship and mature thinking. These attitudes are shown by the number of fraternity members on the Dean’s list and the mature line in which the new members are initiated. The ‘Hell Week” and ridicule of pledges which is con- sidered so vital to some college fraternities has been voluntarily curtailed by the A.C.P.’s fraternal groups. The social life of the College fraternities and sorority is not hindered by their professional status and ideals. Each year the students can look forward to the Winter Dance sponsored by Phi Delta, the Campus Queen dance by Rho Pi Phi, and the Kappa Psi Sweetheart Formal. Each spring warm weather is the signal for numerous picnics to Thatcher Park and the 6 Mile Waterworks. Each of the fraternities spon- sors a picnic, and Kappa Sigma Sorority is responsible for the school picnic which is well attended by the entire college. The fraternities at A.C.P. have been functioning for many years and can be assured of continued success because of their deserving reputation and professional ideals. Graduates of the college can look upon their fraternal days as ones full of enjoyment and brotherhood. Lambda Sigma, Kappa Psi, Phi Delta, and Rho Pi Phi have served their purpose well. 36 Hfnterfratermtp Council Left to Right: D. Serrone, R. Bruni, W. Bernard, M. Shearer, G. Dailey, Dean O’Brien, S. Keller, A. Cantor, R. Weisman. Its second year in existence, the Inter-Fraternity Council experienced another successful year at A.C.P. It sponsored the I.F.C. Dance held at the DoWitt Clinton Hotel on October 26. The dance was greeted favorably by the student body and was again a great success. Membership on the Council consisted of the president and vice-president of the respective fraternal organizations. The Council selected Gordon Dailey as chairman and Marilyn Shearer as secretary. Members of the Council were: KAPPA PSI RHO PI PHI Dave Serrone Wes Bernard Sid Keller Bob Weissman LAMBDA KAPPA SIGMA Ann Cantor Marilyn Shearer PHI DELTA CHI Roger Bruni Gordon Dailey Dean Francis J. O’Brien, ex-officio 37 L Hamfiba Eappa Ungma H ororit| First Row: H. Pollack, B. LaPorla. A. Hamann, M. Matarrcse, A. Cantor, M. Shearer, K. McCartney, J. Hanson, E. Gcrum, J. Imson. Second Row: N. Welch, A. Kelly, M. Stauber, B. Nugent, L. Jeanneret, E. Weber, V. Gritsch, J. Scully, D. Tarnowski. Top Row: K. Zobel, J. Sturgess, J. Zdunczyk, S. Grube, G. DuPlessis, K. Campion, P. Carr, I. Kowalik, K. Teliska, C. Allen. The Beta Chapter of Lambda Kappa Sigma is now thirty-nine years old. To many people, the fact that a pharmaceutical sorority exists would be news. However, even as far back as 1918, the few women students at A.C.P. saw the need for such an organization. Perhaps through all those years, the sorority at times seemed to diminish in im- portance, but luckily there always remained those who wanted it enough to keep working. As the years passed, more and more young women enter pharmacy and medical technolog)'. So far all seem to welcome the chance to add a little to Lambda Kappa Sigma. The results up to 1957 are. the banquets, parties, dances, food sales, and meet- ings. All ol' these add up to the kind of fun enjoyed by intelligent, educated young women. Lambda Kappa Sigma will keep on growing, and we of the class of 1957 hope that our small contribution to our sorority will aid its growth as much as membership in it has added to ours. 38 2£appa First Row: Prof. Hanmer, Dean O’Brien, J. McCarthy, M. Morrison, D. Serronc, G. Ber- nard, D. Spaulding, J. Chiarella, Prof. DeNuzzo, Prof. Reed. Second Row: K. Klippel, H. Phillips, W. Woodcock, F. Aprilano, A. Macaropoulos, Prof. White, T. Byrnes, F. Magee, G. O’Connell, G. Hall, W. Reilly, R. Smullcns. Third Row: F. O’Toole, D. Barnes, R. Comanzo, J. Bollinger, R. Giruzzi, J. Garrity, E. Matott, R. Thomas, E. Moulton, F. Hempstead, R. Shockley. Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity began in 1879 and since then lias ex- panded to national proportions with chapters in major colleges and universities throughout the nation. The Beta Delta Chapter was installed at A.C.P. forty-seven years ago. Today it is the largest fraternity in the College, including several members of the faculty as brothers. Among these is Professor Claude Reed, who has been appointed a member of the National Executive Committee from the Albany Grad- uate Chapter of which he is secretary. Also our faculty advisor, Professor Hanmer, has been a member of the National Legislative Committee for several years. The primary aim of Kappa Psi is the promotion of ethical practice through our influence as neophyte pharmacists, thus elevating the professional standards of phar- macy. Scholastically our members rank in the top of each class as scholarship is encouraged within the Chapter. This year our social program was well-planned, resulting in several successful events. Besides the usual smokers, a Freshman Smoker was held on Feb. 6 in order to acquaint the freshmen with the members of the fraternity. The chapter also had a fruitful banquet, the annual spring picnic, and the traditional Kappa Psi Sweetheart Formal. This year’s formal was highlighted by the official sweetheart and her court. As the year ended, Kappa Psi could feel satisfied that the year had been aus- picious in all respects. 40 111 First Row: H. Vceder, E. Eadgley, W. Fickc, R. Farncy, W. Stillwell, L. Fortin, I). Cesta. R. Matthews. Second Row: A. Andreone, M. Francis, R. Feldt, W. Finn, H. Goggins, M. Loudis, L. Gof- ford, L. Stote, A. Clark. Third Row: A. Nicolella, P. O’Neill, D. Hall, P. Murray, D. Hanson, J. Ranipe, C. Leighton, G. Hamblen, R. Szymalak. OFFICERS David Serrone Wes Bernard Mel Morrison John McCarthy . Dexter Spaulding Joe Chiarella Hank Phillips . Regent . Vice Regent Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary . . Treasurer Historian . . Chaplain 43 w ©elta Cfn First Row: Prof. Dewell, J. Finnegan, G. Dailey, R. Bruni, R. Marasco, A. Blesser, F. Moreno, Prof. Denegar. Second Row: C. Chin, J. Danna, L. Maggy, R. Kuhn, M. Williams, G. O’Connell, R. Bostick, E. Pasquarella, C. Lotano. Phi Delta Chi Fraternity was founded 1883 at the University of Michigan. Although there was a period of inactivation during World War 11, it is now function- ing smoothly after an active arid vigorous rebirth. The Alpha Theta Chapter was founded at A.C.P. in 1931 as a successor of the Epsilon Phi Fraternity. As in the past, many members and students enjoyed the social functions sponsored by the fraternity this year. Those most remembered were the Annual Christmas Dance, the smokers, and the picnics held in the Spring. During the past year Roger Bruni presided as President, Gordon Dailey as Vice- President, and Alan Bleser and Richard Marasco as Secretary and Treasurer respectively. Although the ranks of Phi Delta Chi were reduced considerably due to last year’s graduation, several new members have been added which should seem to be good news to the rest of the fraternity members. To the members of this year’s graduating class, we hope that the years ahead of you will not find you completely away from the fraternity. And in passing, Alpha Theta Chapter extends its heartiest congratulations and wishes of good fortune to its departing members. May you have success in the goal that each of you as men of Phi Delta Chi has set out to achieve. 44 'zm fjo $1 f)t First Row: A. Berlin, S. Corman, 15. Goldstein, B. Kost, R. Weisman, S. Keller, A. White, B. Bernstein, A. Kangbser, J. Wilk. Second Row: S. Michaelson, B. Rapowitz, C. Whitestone, P. Simon, P. Harmon, R. Pomerantz, K. Barnovitz, B. Cohen, L. Kleinman, R. Winkelstein, J, Rosenberg, M. Schindler. Third Row: D. Wilk, J. Goldwin, H. Margolius, C. Rosenfield, W. Graef, M. Gilinsky, R. Wcisbcrg, S. Markus, I. Strongin, B. Segelin, P. Mestman, A. Fishman, L. Sail. In looking back over this, our thirty-sixth year in the membership of the Rho Pi Phi International Pharmaceutical Fraternity, we the men of Rho Pi Phi are justifiably proud of our scholastic and social achievements which have been ac- complished during the college year of 1956-57. The highlight of the social year, the annual Campus Queen Dance, was held on February 15th at the DeWitt Clinton Hotel. This was a huge success and a good time was had by all. The fraternity held several smokers during the year and also the annual dinner- dance given in honor of the entering pledges; and who could forget the impromptu parties held at the “fraternity house” on 19 New Scotland Avenue. Upon greeting our new members, the fraternity has been strengthened con- siderably, but at the same time we must say farewell to the seven graduating seniors who have meant so much to the fraternity in the last four years. To these seven men and to all the graduating seniors we say farewell—but not, we hope, goodbye. 46 IU f i % % % % M, ■•. - w ' sa The fraternity smoker had ended in a brawl and the married brother staggered home well under the weather. He patched his scars with adhesive tape and crawled into bed. At dawn he woke up to find his wife glaring down at him. “Why, dear, what’s the matter?” “You were drunk last night.” “I certainly was not.” “Well then, if you weren’t, who put the adhesive tape over the bathroom mirror?” _________ The elderly spinster sniffed when anyone suggested that it was too bad that she did not have a husband. “I have a dog that growls, a parrot that swears, a fireplace that smokes, and a cat that stays out all night. Why should I want a husband?” The frat man walked into the bar and ordered a very dry Martini, 20 parts gin to 1 part vermouth. The bartender made it up and asked, “Would you like me to squeeze a little lemon peel into it?” The frat man was outraged, “Say, if I wanted a lemonade, I’d ask for it.” “Gee, thanks, Henry. I’ll wear it no matter who I marry.” “Yes, this is a nice apartment, but where is the bath?” “Oh, pardon me! I thought that you were just one of those college boys looking for a place for the winter.” -------- “Is this dance formal, or can I wear my own clothes?” “Why hello, want a ride?” “No thanks, I’m walking back from one now. “I didn’t know that she was a sorority girl.” “She isn’t. That hungry look came from hard study.” The ferocious lion ate a bull. Afterwards he felt so wonderful that he roared and roared. A hunter heard him roar and shot him. Moral: When you’re full of bull, you had better keep your mouth shut. Brain — a student who has found something more interesting than girls. Businessman: “Has your son’s college education proved helpful since you have taken him into the office with you?” 2nd Man: “Oh, yes, every time we have a conference we let him mix the drinks.” ________ A bandage covered Fraternity brother, who lav in a hospital, spoke dazedly to his visiting roommate. “What happened?” “You had one too many at the smoker last night, and then you bet that you could jump out of the window and fly 2 stories to the ground.” “Why,” screamed the bruised lad, “didn’t you stop me?” “Stop you; heck, I had $10 bet on you.” ifosfoetball 1956=57 P. Ilatala, F. Viviani, R. Comanzo, G. Dailey, D. Hanson, S. Budoff, T. Byrnes, R. Giruzzi, N. Anagnost, Coach White. On November 30, 1956 the Panthers of the Albany College of Pharmacy made their initial appearance of the season, meeting the Saratoga Air Force Base at School 24, the Pharmacists’ home court for the season. From the whistle until the buzzer, the sharpshooting five let the Saratogans know which team controlled the “air,” arriving at their victory total, 65-60. Pete Hatala and Cordon Dailey with 14 and 13 points respectively were the key men in halting a last minute spurt by the Airmen. The following night, Coach White’s lads showed a similar driving spirit, and had little trouble in disposing of the Alumni. Pacing the team with 20 points was Sophomore Pete Hatala. Then on Dec. 7, the Albanians made their first road trip, travelling to Holyoke, Mass. Lo oppose Hampden College. With Captain Gordon Dailey hitting on 61% of his shots, the Whitemen were never headed, and easily compiled their 86-57 win. On the following Thursday, the New Yorkers journeyed to North Adams to match their talents with North Adams State Teachers’ College. Only the phenomenal shooting of Gordon Dailey kept the Panthers in front at halftime. But this 30-21 lead quickly disappeared as the Teachers’ squad came raging back. The game was then nip and tuck, until with 5 minutes left to play, Pete Hatala tossed in 5 con- secutive points, and the future Pharmacists were off and running to a 72-60 victory. Having been victorious in their first 4 contests, the Panthers then travelled to Vermont to face Castleton State Teachers College. The Whitemen found themselves involved in one of the most exciting games ever played. The score was tied several times throughout the game, and at the end of regulation time, the score was tied at 81-84. In the overtime the Panthers could not find the range and suffered their first defeat, 90-86. Gordon Dailey once again led all the scorers with 29 points. 50 Returning from the Christmas holiday, the future Pharmacists once again tackled North Adams, this time at home. The deadly set shooting of Rocky Giruzzi sparked the home team to a 34-29 halftime edge. In the second half the A.C.P. boys, led by Larry Kasofsky, displayed excellent teamwork and broke the game wide open. The subs then wrapped up the 86-76 win. Lady Luck then turned her back on the Panthers by allowing Albany Business College to score a victory at the Washington Avenue Armory, 61-60. The Pharma- cists held a slight lead at halftime, but in the second half personal fouls forced Gordon Dailey and Pete Hatala to retire from the game. An injury to Larry Kasofsky just about insured the Businessmen of a victory. Two days later the Capital City men journeyed to Morrisville, only to run into a fellow named Jitn Weeks. The Panthers quickly fell behind 10-0 and could never overcome that deficit thus suffering their third loss, 85-70. Back at home on the following Saturday night, the Pharmacists avenged an earlier overtime defeat by whipping Castleton State Teachers College, 75-66. Pete Ilatala’s one handers proved too much for the Vermonters as he wound up with a total of 27 points. A few days later the University of Conn. Waterbury Extension arrived in Albany and handed the Albanians their fourth defeat, 87-85. Pharmacy led through- out the game, but with 20 seconds left in the game, the fatal basket was engineered. Capt. Gordon Dailey hit a season high of 30 points. On the following evening the Whitcmen returned to their winning ways by de- feating the University of Conn. Llartford Extension, 79-66. With Larry Kasofsky sparking the team in both scoring and rebounding, the A.C.P. boys had little diffi- culty. Larry compiled 20 points and 14 rebounds. The next game once again paired the Pharmacists and the Businessmen. The Panthers led throughout the first half, but then A.B.C. rallied in the second half to hand the New Scotlanders their fifth loss of the season, 88-77. Pete Hatala led the A.C.P. lads with 26 points. The Panthers then went on a week-end trip to Hartford, Connecticut to close out their road schedule for the 1956-57 season. On Friday night, the Pharmacists played their best game of the season and had little difficulty in defeating the Univ. of Connecticut, Waterbury Extension. Scoring 51 points in the second half, the Whitemen kept pulling away and soared to a 92-79 victory. Capt. Gordon Dailey led the assault as he posted 28 points. The following evening, the Panthers showed signs of a long and tiresome week-end as they quickly found themselves behind the Univ. of Connecticut, Hart- ford Extension, 15-2. It wasn't until 7 minutes remained in the game, that the Panthers started to growl. But time ran out and the team suffered their sixth loss of the season, 73-69. A real bright star amidst this gloom was in the ball playing of Ralph Mancini, who scored 23 points and played a magnificent game in the depart- ment of rebounding and playmaking. Playing their final game of the season at home, the A.C.P. boys had little diffi- culty in disposing of Hampden College. Thus, the Panthers completed their sixth consecutive victorious campaign under the coaching of A1 White. This record of nine victories and six defeats is an exact duplication of the 1955-56 campaign. TEAM TOTALS Games Points Average Games Points Average Dailev . . 15 267 17.7 Comanzo . . . . 10 19 1.9 Byrnes .... 58 3.8 Hatala 15 217 14.5 Anagnost ... 15 111 7.4 Mancini 4 58 14.7 Giruzzi . . . .. 15 131 8.7 Hansen 8 8 1.0 B u doti' ... 15 86 5.7 Kasofsky . .15 152 10.2 Viviani .. . 5 37 7.4 Walker 7 14 2.0 Skeals .... 2 6 3.0 TEAM .. 15 1164 78.0 51 A m md. R .V � J7j£a 'LI - Sumor=liJarsfttj) pasfeettmll 19564957 Left to right: L. Dwyer, R. Mucci, D. Walker, C. Leighton, E. Cohen, R. Doyle, R. Marra, W. Dobbins. For the first lime in some years, A.C.P. put a Junior-Varsity squad on the floor as part of the newly formed Capital District Conference. In this league, the Panther “Cubs” saw action against Siena, Albany Boys’ Club, Rensselaer Boys’ Club, Albany State Teachers, Jewish Community Center, and Albany Business College. Coach Win Dobbins has great hopes that, in the future, these players will solidify into Varsity material. “Big” Dick Marra held individual honors, both percentage and scoring-wise. A close second, with a dead jump-push, was lanky Dave Walker. Big men scoring from under the boards were El Cohen, “Board- hound” Bob Mucci, “Wee” Dave Hansen, Paul “Fangless” Kucza, and last, but not least, Chuckin’ Charley Leighton. Out front we had such notables as “Dirty” Dick Doyle, Leo “Skip” Maggy, and Lenny “Hound-Dog” Dwyer. The players shall always remember the boo-boo charts, riding to and from games in a 1935 Ford, and the two close, but very spectacular victories over A.B.G. 54 liTargttp Cfjeerleabersi Center: M. Shearer (Captain). Back: M. Matarrcsc, S. Grubc, L. Cassidy, K. Campion, D. Tarnowski. The familiar “fight team fight” and “let’s go Pharmacy” again was heard at all basketball games, as the Varsity Cheerleaders at A.C.P. cheered the pharmacists on to victory. A new event for A.C.P. was held this year, thanks to the cheerleaders and en- thusiastic supporters. Previous to the A.B.C. game, students gathered in the pharmacy gym for a pep rally. At this time, the cheerleaders taught the students the new cheers, enabling them to support the team more efficiently at the basketball games. Another first was the organization of the J. V. squad. The Varsity and Jay-Vecs united on many cheers for a far more impressive and effective cheering group. Thanks and congratulations for the support they gave to the basketball program arc extended to the following: Kerry Campion, Donna Tarnowski, Marge Matarrese, Sally Grube, Lois Cassidy, and Marilyn Shearer (capt.). 55 3untor=l[Jars;ttj Cfjctrleabers Center: F. Nothnagel (Captain). Back: S. Israel, H. Davis, F.. Bogdanski, A. Gorycza, F. Jastrcbski. If you have ever passed the gym in the afternoon, you may well recall the voices of our J. V. squad as they went through their paces in preparation for the basketball games. This is the first year that there has been a J. V. cheering squad and the girls have done a good job helping to increase school spirit and support. They have worked hard planning their own uniforms, composing and learning new cheers, and practicing with the Varsity Cheerleaders. Congratulations to the 1955-56 cheerleaders, who are: Freddie Nothnagel (Cap- tain), Fran Jastr ebski. Alberta Gorczyca, Sharon Israel, Ellie Bogdanski, and Helene Davis. 56 Intramural Softball intramural pagfertball In its fifth year of organization the Intramural Bas- ketball league here at A.C.P. has continued to provide both an interesting pastime and a “Binder” for the stu- dents. There are five active teams with more than 50 players. Each class at school is represented and Rho Pi Phi Fraternity also has a team. The Junior “Hawks” took the lead early in the season with a 2-0 record. Near the end the league was divided with the Junior “Hawks” and the Senior “Knicks” in the play-offs. It was a hard game, but the Juniors won to become league champions. The “Champs” include: Williams, Dwyer, Maggy, O’Connor, Shockley, Bernard, and Chiarella. The final league standings were: J uniors Won 6 Lost 0 Seniors 4 2 Sophomores 4 2 Freshmen 1 5 Rho Pi Phi 0 6 Our thanks to Henry Phillips and Frank Moreno who organized and ran this Intramural league. Front Row: M. Williams, W. Bernard, C. O’Connor. Back Row: L. Maggy, L. Dwyer, R. Shockley, J. Chiarella. The dusty diamond has provided many enjoyable hours after school for the participants of softball games at A.C.P. Under the direction of the Athletic Com- mission, the students have had the chance to take part in this important extra curricular activity. The winning team last year was the Juniors. The team included: H. Phillips, Kepner, Badgley, Dailey, Bernas, Hoppey, Viviani, Anagnost, Boylan, and Woodcock. Many close games were played, but they finally emerged victorious. The final league standings were: Juniors Won 5 Lost 1 Seniors 4 2 Sophomores 3 3 Rho Pi Phi 2 4 Freshmen 1 5 Our thanks to the Athletic Commission and the men who organized these games. Front Row: G. Dailey, W. Woodcock, N. Anagnost, W. Hoppey. Back Row: C. Bernas, H. Phillips, I. Kepner, J. Boylan. 57 gltijlettc Commission •■ . , § f Hsi ■ Wtryi, ■ .. • ' ■M 'CtS' BH fHff? Seated: Coach White, B. Bernstein. Standing: J. Chiarella, F. Oliva, J. Goldwin, E. Badglcy, F. Moreno, B. Rapowitz, H. Phillips. This year, as in preceding years, the A.C.P. Athletic Commission under the direction of Coach A. M. White has broadened the activities of students here at the college and has brought them closer together. The basketball court, softball diamond, golf links and ping-pong tables have been the starting places of lasting friendships. Under the chairmanship of Bill Bernstein, the Commission has directed out of town trips including transportation, hotel reservations and publicity. The students are also involved in forming various schedules, securing officials for the games and scoring and timing of the games. Many of the duties of these men are, hidden, and they give up much of their spare time. Their reward? - - The feeling of a job well done. The graduating members of the Commission hope that each succeeding member will at graduation have the feeling of a job well done. 58 ikmorg PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY LAB Testing pharmaceuticals DISPENSING PHARMACY II Polishing up prescription technique PHARMACOLOGY LAB Observing the action of a drug on the guinea pig MICROBIOLOGY LAB Careful study of bacteria itonorg anb Ikspongtlnlttiesi Four years ago a group of eager individuals enrolled at the Albany College of Pharmacy to begin the pursuit of their chosen profession. From the day of our entry, we began to build a foundation which has slowly become part of our life. It is a foun- dation which is being built upon continually; the structure never quite being completed as it is an ever expanded profession. A corner stone was laid when we began our orientation with the introduction of Latin and prescription mathematics. This was followed by the history of our pro- fession and a balanced curricula of science. As the months passed, we found ourselves delving further into the field of pharmacy. Finally, with our junior and senior years, we reached the point of concentrated study of individual drugs, their uses, physiology, and idiosyncrasies. Much has been demanded of us, and we have met the challenge only through personal sacrifice and determination. As we prepare to commence our careers, we are faced with one vital question, IIow do we measure up?” Our predecessors have set a high standard, giving the Albany College of Pharmacy its outstanding rating. If we have fully accepted the knowledge and the opportunity to acquire the skills of our profession, then we are deserving of the honor of Bachelor of Science and are capable of assuming the responsibilities of that award. In our dealings with the public, we who are respected, educated members of the pharmacy profession will find an honored place in our community. We hope our conduct and code of ethics reflect the thorough training of our Alma Mater. However, we must fully realize that the completion of our formal education does not mean the end of learning. New surroundings, new contacts, and different situa- tions must be dealt with successfully. Our obligations are threefold, to our profession, to our medical cohorts, and to the general public. Such obligations can only be met by mature, unselfish men and women who are well educated. We are a part of a profession that is growing by leaps and bounds, and we must grow along with it in order to measure up to its standards. 60 ikftolarstfnp Utoarbs: Following in the footsteps of the previous classes, the Class of 1957 has had its moments of discouragement and of depression as well as moments of pride. Through- out their college days some members of our class have distinguished themselves scholastically, and we feel they justifiably deserve some recognition for their efforts. However, to just publish a list of names is in many ways unfair. Being a class which has been close to each other for four years, we realize that some member's have attended Pharmacy under certain handicaps such as holding outside jobs or being away from formal education for a number of years. These students as well as those whose abilities run in other lines than that of scholarship, should receive some atten- tion when the laurels are passed out. As a class we feel proud of them as well as the following whose public recognition has already been ascertained. Robert Ainspan General Excellence (Sophomore Year); Borden Scholarship for Junior Work Kenneth Better—4 year State University Scholarship; Pharmaceutical Mathe- matics Award; American Foundation Scholarship for work in Sophomore Year; General Excellence (Junior Year) Joseph Dailf.y—Trustees Scholarship for Freshman Work Gary Hall—Kappa Psi Scholarship Key Lois Jeanneret—Women’s Auxiliary of Albany Pharmaceutical Association for Sophomore Work Ann Kelly—Schenectady County Women’s Auxiliary Award Stephen Kistler—American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Award (Junior work) Kenneth Klippel—Kappa Psi Scholarship Key Ellsworth Matott—Trustees Scholarships for Freshman and Sophomore years David Serrone- American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Award (Junior work); Kappa Psi Scholarship Key William Steed—Daw Scholarship for Junior work Jeanette Sturgess American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Award (Sophomore work) Elsie Weber—Mathematics Award; Daw Scholarship for Sophomore Work; Borden Scholarship for Junior Work 61 ®A AP5 Bob” ROBERT S. AINSPAN 783 Madison Avenue, Albany A.Ph.A. 3, 4; Morlar Pestle 4. Bob joined the Class of ’57 after spending one year at Union College. He immediately established himself as one of the better students in our class and was on the Dean’s List all four years. Despite the time that he devoted to his studies, Bob nevertheless found time to work in professor Verderam’s laboratory where he was actively engaged in preparing the multitude of reagents which we used (?) during the Senior chemistry laboratory sessions. Bob also contrib- uted many excellent articles to the Mortar Pestle. After commencement, Bob intends to do graduate work in either pharmacology or chemistry. Whatever his choice may be, he is certain to maintain the high stand- ards that he has shown here at A.C.P. Tough Tony” 42-15 Broadway, Long Island City Kappa Psi 1, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.Ph.A. 2, 3, 4. Tony came to A.C.P. after a short stay at City College of New York. He immediately established himself as one of those city slickers with his praises of the “big city”. He and the boys from Utica used to argue over their respective mobs, but it never led to bloodshed, just a few booby-trapped laboratory experiments. Tony always seemed to be ready with a good joke. He also was involved in more than one “walk-out” which occurred in economics and chemistry lab. Besides being a good student, Tony enjoyed bowling, baseball, and basketball. His biggest interest was on Western Avenue since both the W.T. was located there and also a certain Sam. 64 ANTHONY ALBANO “Carol” 32 East Main Street, Horne 11 Lambda. Kappa Sigma 1, 2, 3, 4: A.Ph.A. 2, 3, 4; S.C.A. 4. Although quiet, Carol soon won many friends at A.C.P. She had a warm, ready smile for everyone and was a very good listener to anyone’s troubles. We soon looked to her as a “mother away from home.” While at A.C.P. Carol was active in many organiza- tions, including sorority, A.Ph.A., and the S.C.A. As fate would have it Carol was the only girl in her section. Sometimes this was great, but sometimes not so nice according to Carol. Although she spent her summers working in a retail pharmacy in Jamestown, she and Len Ciufo hope to set up a business somewhere in Vermont after graduation. Nothing but success could possibly come to two such sin- cere people. CAROL J. ALLEN GEORGE R. ALLEN “George99 109 Elberon Avenue, Pittsfield, Mass. A.Ph.A. 2, 3, 4, President 4. George is the oldest member of the Class of ’57. Since he is the owner of a Pharmacy in Pittsfield, Mass., George decided to become a pharmacist, although he’s married and the father of four children. He has always been a very popular figure with his classmates and after having become the president of A.Ph.A. he is really the man of distinction.” His cigars became a trademark to all of us. We were also proud of him when he could reminisce about the far past right along with the professors. George’s future has already been well taken care of and we foresee further success and happiness. 65 NICK G. AXAGNOST “Nick” Sherburne, N. Y. A.l’h.A. 3. 4; J.V. Basketball 1 ; Varsity Basketball 3, 4. From a little town near South Otselic, called Sher- burne, canto a man who established himself early as one of the most amicable personalities in our class. Without wasting loo much time, he discovered a fellow with similar interests who answered to the name of “Beaky.” Together they had many interesting discussions with Mel Friedland about the topic of farming and the way of life in rural and urban areas. Nick would always give anyone serious and helpful answers about any subject, even though he didn't under- stand the cjuestion or know the answer. His percentage of guesses which turned out right on multiple choice exams was amazingly high. His marks in accounting and law were probably due to the fact that every winter he would get a job in the State Capitol during the legislative session. His free time in his last two years at A.C.P. were spent on the basketball court. There he proved to be a valu- able asset to our varsity, as evidenced by the number of times his picture appeared in the Knickerbocker News. Ape” 286 Ashbourne Road, Rochester A.Ph.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Kappa Psi 1, 2, 3, 4; Recording Secretary 2, 3, 4; Athletic Commission 2, 3, 4; Class President 1; Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4; Intramural Softball 2, 3, 4. Frank, known better as “Ape”, was quite active in the various extracurricular activities in the school. He was always first, in line anytime a party was mentioned. lie was always seen participating in the various intramural leagues, and never was absent from one of the school dances or social functions. Chairman of the Athletic. Commission for one year, he was also recording secretary of Kappa Psi for three years. He hails from that far western city of Rochester, and plans to return there after graduation where he hopes to someday own a chain of Pharmacies. This aim of his will probably be delayed for a few years, since a certain Uncle Sam seems to be only a few steps behind him. and is gaining fast. No matter how long the delay, we fed sure that Frank will someday reach his goal, and to that end we wish him the very best. 66 FRANK S. APRILANO Archie” 60 Russell Road, Albany A.Ph.A. 3, 4: Newman Club 2, 3, 4. He who answers to the name of “Archie” is a native Albanian, who came to us via G.B.A. and the University of Vermont, where he received his Bachelor of Arts de- gree in 1954. Known to all of us as the only baker in our class, Archie has been directly responsible for much of the bread eaten by the citizens of Albany. Aside from his hobby of being master cook, Archie loved to smoke those fancy pipes of his arid could always be found in the boys’ lounge underneath a cloud of smoke. Archie did most of his walking in dispensing lab., as he was usually all over the place trying to find out the incompatabilities. Archie needs no luck, for we all know he will be successful. PETER VINCENT ARCIDIACONO “Beaky” 115 Fair Street, Schoharie Kappa Psi 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Softball 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 3, 4; A.Ph.A. 3, 4: Athletic Commission 3, 4. The legend of Master Beaky commenced as he stepped from his brown Ford, in the fall of 1953. Never in the history of A.C.P. did anyone cause as much laughter and happiness as did this noble charac- ter. His famous repertoire of chit-chat was heard by all and topped by none, except maybe Nick Anagnost, with whom he teamed up to create events never before wit- nessed by A.C.P. A versatile person. Beaky’s clarinet and saxophone were heard throughout Schoharie County, where his band played every weekend. “Stories” proclaimed him as the best stock car driver in northeastern N. Y.; how- ever, no records were ever found to prove it. He and Hank Phillips, his room-mate, made the “714 Club” a lasting memory in every party-go’ers mind (The land- lord didn’t forget, either). Beaky w'as last seen in his “Brown Bomber”, scaling the mountain tops toward Schoharie. But we knew that talcs of his exploits would drift back to us for many years PERRY EDGAR BADGLEY to come. 67 ARTHUR BERLIN “Art” 1 Fountain Place, Poughkeepsie A.Ph.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Rho Pi Phi 2, 3, 4; Chaplain 2: Mortar Pestle Staff 3; Intramural Sports 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 4. Walking through the halls of A.C.P., we found the “Little Mayor” wearing his dark glasses and carrying the N. Y. Times under his arm. Upon his arrival from Poughkeepsie, Art soon found a particular Prof, with whom he could disagree on any subject from politics to baseball. The only thing Art ever “stole” was Kenny Better’s car, with which he used to take frequent trips touring the city and adjoining areas. Art was a member of Rho Pi Phi, the A.Ph.A., the Mortar Pestle, and participated in intramural soft- ball. Upon graduation from A.C.P. Art plans to settle down in Poughkeepsie, where he will aid his father in their pharmacy. We are sure that A.G.P.’s loss will be the pharmaceutical profession’s gain. “Dan” 209 Jackson Avenue, Schenectady A.Ph.A. 4; Member of 1952 ACP Bowling Team. Dan, who came to us by way of Champlain College, Siena College, and the U. S. Army, was frequently seen rushing into the building at 8:44 A. M. (usually getting into an 8:45 class on time) after making the long trip from Schenectady where he lives with his wife, Phyllis. Interested in bowling, golf, and tennis, Dan also w'as a serious participant in the many pinochle games held in the boys’ smoker. He was also a diligent worker in the labs, and was certain to obtain results in Prof. Binkley’s Bacteriology Lab. His “speed” in senior chcm. lab. was amazing, and was probably only matched by his fellow Schenectady residents. A future filled with success is our sincere wish for Dan, a swell guy. 68 DANIEL E. BERNARD “Jack 1219 a Hall Street, Elmira Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Basketball 1, 2; Intramural Basketball 3, 4; Intramural Softball 3, 4; Baseball (Union) 2. Jack came to A.C.P. from Elmira. During his sopho- more year he traveled to the other end of our sizeable campus to play baseball with the Union College nine. Back here at A.C.P., Jack played basketball during his Freshman and Sophomore years, and was also active in the intramural basketball and softball leagues during his junior and senior years. One may wonder why Jack resided at 249 Morris St. during his stay here in Albany. Could it be due to the many card games and pre-dance cocktail parties? He wasn’t always at home, however, since he was frequently seen traveling up Madison Avc. to visit Dianne. To one of the nicest guys that we’ve ever known, we wish the very best of success in his chosen profession. C. JOHN BERXAS “Bill’ Brooklyn, N. Y. Mortar Pestle 2, 4; Athletic Commission 3, 4; Rho Pi Phi 1-4, Corresponding Secretary 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; A.Ph.A. 3, 4; Alembic Pharmakon 4; Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4. WILLIAM 1. BERNSTEIN Bill, who came to A.C.P. from the great land called Brooklyn, was probably one of the most frequently heard from members of our class. When he wasn’t engaged in disputing a mathematical or chemical principle with one of the professors, he was shouting the praises of the “Bums,” sometimes referred to as the Brooklyn Dodgers. His pep and enthusiasm at basketball games can still be heard even above the clang of his “cow bell,” and as for leading a group in song, you just can’t beat the Bcrnstein-Shapiro twosome. After graduation, Bill will be leaving his beloved Brooklyn, and will, heeding the advice of an old philoso- pher, “Go West, young man ...” He intends to reside in the sunny land of California. We aren’t sure if he’ll be able to live such a distance from Brooklyn, but we are sure that Bill will be well-liked and successful whatever his locale. 69 “Ken” KENNETH BETTER 142 Central Avenue, Spring Valley Camera Club I, 2, ? , 4, President 4; A.Ph.A. I, 2, 3. 4; Mortar Pestle 2, 3, 4, Editor 4; Alembic Piiarmakok 3. 4, Photog- raphy Editor 3, 4; Intramural Softball 2, 3, 4. Ken came to A.C.P. from Spring Valley High School where he devoted much of his time to sports activities such as basketball and tennis. Here at A.C.P. he con- centrated mostly on the curricular activities. Even with maintaining a high scholastic average, he was still one of the most active members of the class. lie was, at one time or another, busily occupied with the Alembic Pharmakon, Mortar Pestle, and Camera Club. If he seemed to be unavailable at times, it was simply because he was working behind the closed door of the Camera Club dark room. Wc often wondered just what was de- veloping in there. In his spare time (?) he listened to hi-fi classical music and played tennis. Ken will enter the Albany Medical College in the Fall of this year and plans to specialize in internal medicine. To this end we all wish him the best of success in the future. “Leo the Lion” Second Street, Connelly, N. Y. A.Ph.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. A man already impressed with the seriousness of his profession, Leo is one of the more quiet members of our class. However, on certain occasions, he has been seen “living it up” with some of the hoys after one of our more tedious exams, and his exploits on Central Avenue will always be remembered. Leo and his briefcase were an inseparable pair, and we are sure that that briefcase has covered much ground arid seen much between A.C.P. and territories unknown. Being another of our many veterans, Leo lias no worry about being inducted into the Army so after graduation some retail pharmacy will be gaining a fine employee. LEO J. BIGLER 70 “Al Baby” 1037 Riggi Avenue, Schenectady A.Ph.A. 2, 3, 4; Phi Delta 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4. Every morning a familiar sight to all of us would be Al rolling into the parking lot from his home in Schenec- tady. His good-natured voice became a permanent fix- ture to most of us, both in the lecture room where his questions helped to keep us awake and in the laboratories where his experiments were often the target of practical jokers. However, in spite of the sabotage, Al always seemed to be able to keep his sense of humor and have good marks. He also was an active member of several organizations, including a fine job done as secretary of Phi Delta. Al’s future plans include a wedding in September 1957 and work with Winthrop Stearns or some other drug company. � RAYMOND ALAN BLESSER “Gizzi” Old Forge, N. Y. Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity Basketball 3. “Gizzi” came down to A.C.P. from the wilds of the North country where he, being exposed to the great out- doors, became an accomplished skier. “Gus” also is interested in hunting, fishing, and water skiing. In school his great stories about the outdoors, his sense of humor, and easy-going manner soon enabled him to win many friends. John was a member of the varsity basketball team in his junior year. He was also active in the intramural basketball and softball leagues. During the summer of 1956, John took the big step and was married to his lovely wife, Marjorie. They in- tend to settle in Old Forge after his graduation where Jack will help run his Dad’s drug store. We certainly wish them the best of luck and hope that they have a JOHN E. BOYLAN dozen little Boylan’s. 71 -Paul” 232 Jackson Avenue, Schenectady Paul hails from our neighboring city of Schenectady where he graduated from Saint Joseph’s High School. His education at A.G.P. was interrupted by four years in the Air Force, but he returned to join our senior class. Although quiet in manner he has made many friends among us. In 1951-1952 Paul was a member of the A.C.P. cham- pionship bowling team. He was also a member of the A.Ph.A. fn September of 1955 Paul and his attractive wife. Connie, were married. In school you could easily recog- nize him by his blond wavy hair, amicable smile, and his black Cadillac sedan. We all feel sure that the future PAUL BRL'CKER holds great promise for a swell person. Hog” 1226 Leed Street, Utica Phi Delta Chi 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; A.Ph.A. 2, 3, 4; New- man Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Better known to all ol us as the Hood”, Roger gradu- ated from Proctor High School and then came to Albany in search of higher education. His personality and cheer- ful attitude soon won him many friends. Joining Phi Delta fraternity, he became one of its most outstanding members when he held its top office of Chancellor. In Pharmacy, Rog can be remembered for his several talents. In organic chemistry laboratory, his accuracy with the flying cork was the envy of the entire section. However, Professor Ccrsia turned out to be a poor choice of targets. Rog also could often be found in the smoker where he played a wicked game of hearts and brisque. Outside of school, Roger spends his time listening to S.M.U. football games and fishing. He also delights in rousing the boys at 251 Western out of a good sound sleep. 72 ROGER BRUNI “T. nr 16 Vermont Street, Nuntia J.V. Basketball 1 ; Varsity Basketball 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.Ph.A. 2. 3, 4: Kappa Psi 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary- Treasurer of Senior Class. “Simo” or “T. B.” came to us from the thriving town of Nunda. His presence has proven a great asset to our school not only on the basketball court and in various organizations but also with his constant reports on the condition of the Albany-Schencctady road. T. B.’s humor and smile has made him a very popular member of our class, and his practical problems about horses and contracts in jurisprudence proved very educa- tional. With his quiet manner, Torn always managed to make a good impression especially with a certain blond from Schenectady. Tom’s future plans include going into business with his father who graduated from A.C.P. also. EUGENE A. CARMODY THOMAS EUGENE BYRNES “Gene” Campion Road, New Hartford Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.Ph.A. 3, 4. Gene is a graduate of New Hartford Central and works part time in Watford’s Drug Store in New Hart- ford. “E.A.” is frequently found at the W.T., a stone’s throw from his famous 251 Western Avenue apartment. In fact, the Washington Tavern would long be out of business if it wasn’t for Gene and his buddies. In school Gene is noted for his complete set of senior “cology” notes which are used as a reference for many of the struggling future pharmacists. He has an amicable sense of humor and a warm personality plus a date book which is just full of girls’ addresses in every town in the state. To his classmates, he will always be remembered as one of the “Utica Hoods”. However, we still all wish him the very best of luck. 73 B. JAMES CARR “BJ” 79 North Allen Street, Albany A.Ph.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Sports 3, 4. A tall, lanky, dark-haired fellow, B.J. was born in 1931 and graduated from Hudson High School. After spending two years at A.C.P., Jim took a break to spend four years in the U. S. Navy. Jim has been a member of the A.Ph.A. and an intra- mural basketball player while in college. He really knows and enjoys sports, which is one of his favorite topics. Always on the go, Jim seems to be busy every minute. We often can hear him discussing the profes- sor’s favorite number on a multiple choice exam. Outside of school, Jim was an active member of the unofficial dart league at Riley’s until married life cur- tailed his activities. However, he married a swell girl, Betty, and now they have a daughter, Kathleen-Ann. “Pat” New Scotland, N. Y. A.Ph.A. 2, 3, 4; Student Christian Association 4; Lambda Kappa Sigma 1, 2, 3, 4; Corresponding Secretary of Sorority 3; Class Secretary 1 ; Class Historian 4; Glee Club 1, 2. Pat, who is no longer Pat Carr, but Pat Longtin, has kept pharmacy in the family, by marrying a graduate ol A.C.P., Tom Longtin. Pat could often be seen cramming for exams with her buddy Peggy Stauber, both seated nervously in the girls’ lounge. She amazed everyone with her knitting ability, especially during Prof. Walker’s economics class. During the summer vacation, Pat was a swimming in- structor at Lincoln Park Pool and provided a nice attrac- tion for many non-swimming pharmacy students. Upon graduation, Pat plans to enter the hospital as- pects of pharmacy. Best wishes to her and her handsome husband. PATRICIA KATHRYN CARR 74 G” 63 North Main Avenue, Albany Phi Delta Chi 2, 3, 4, Vice President 4, Treasurer 3; A.Ph.A. 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3; Junior Class Presi- dent; Student Council 3; I.F.C. 4; Varsity Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Captain 3, Captain 4. Gordie could always be found throwing a few darts with McGaugh Reilly, the other two of the ‘‘Big Three”. His efficiency on the court was a main cog in A.C.P.’s great basketball records. The former V.I. ath- lete was named to the All-Albany football team for two consecutive years in his high school days. Gordon also proved his ability scholastically by his marks and was elected class president in his junior year. The only sad spot in his stay at A.C.P. came when he laid to rest his 1937 Ford, when on a very memorable day, it almost exploded, and from that day on, refused to move. With great remorse, he took a depreciation loss of $7.50. Gordon will always be remembered for his quick wit, and characteristic laugh. He plans to be a detail man for a drug firm after receiving his degree, and we know that with his personality, he can’t miss being a good one. GORDON DAILEY PAUL W. DETTLOFF Doc” 42 Vine Street, Beacon Kappa Psi 1, 2, 3, 4; A.Ph.A. 2, 3, 4. The “Doctor”, as Paul was familiarly known to his friends, came to us from Beacon, N. Y. to learn the pro- fession of pharmacy. Before that time he had spent a restful four years in the U. S. Navy. Paul was one of the quieter students and was well known for his laboratory capabilities. He was most fre- quently found working at Lippman’s Pharmacy or sip- ping a cup of coffee at the Campus Restaurant. He was a hard worker and put in many hours a week working in the drug store, but almost always found time to really enjoy himself at the Kappa Psi annual spring picnic. So far Doc has avoided the pitfall of matrimony, but he will make a good catch for some girl. Flis future plans are uncertain, but he is sure to succeed in what- ever he undertakes. 75 “Jack” 28 Old Hickory Drive, Albany Phi Delta Chi 2, 3, 4; A.Ph.A. 3. 4; Newman Club 3, 4. The famous illustration of the “Box,” which has been on every blackboard in the College, belongs to John Finnegan, who, along with his diagrams, contributes many unique ideas which usually stump the. professors for a few minutes out of every lecture. John, who is an active member of our class, belongs to the A.Ph.A., Phi Delta Chi Fraternity and the New- man Club. With all these outside activities John is still able to find time for work after school. The only time his quiet nature is set aside is when someone doubts the prowess of Cathedral or the Yankees (whatever they are). John has also found the girl he plans to marry. Nancy and John can be seen together at all the school’s functions and plan to get married after graduation. John, who plans to work in the Albany area in a retail drugstore, will most certainly be an asset to our pro- JOHN LAWRENCE FINNEGAN fession. “Ange” 23 William Street, Mechanicville A.Ph.A. 3, 4; Newcan Club 2, 3, 4. Angelo came to A.C.P. via a circuitous route. Upon graduation from high school, he entered Siena College where he was graduated with a B.S. in biology. From there he served two years in the U. S. Army and then decided pharmacy was his goal and entered A.C.P. as a sophomore. During his stay at A.C.P., he was well known as one of the better bowlers and engaged in this sport during his spare time. In June of ’55 he joined the ranks of mar- ried men at A.C.P. and took Catherine A. Fricllo as his wife. To complete this family picture, they have a daughter, Catherine M. Friello, born last summer. As for the future, Angelo has no immediate plans but we’re sure that it’s stored with happiness and good fortune. ANGELO M. FRIELLO 76 “Gar” 3 Bayless Avenue, Binghamton Kappa Psi 1, 2, 3, 4; Mortar Pestle 1, 2, 4, Humor Editor 4; Alembic Pharmakon (Editor); A.Ph.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Christian Association 4. Gar)’ is a quiet and well-liked member of the Senior class. Hailing from Binghamton, he will long be remem- bered as one of the original trotters to the Nurses' Resi- dence, but it didn't take long before he settled down with Doris, his future boss. They soon were familiar sights at all the dances and picnics. While not sleeping, shooting darts, or playing cards, he could be found curled up in a corner reading a his- tory book. He always seemed to have little odds and ends of knowledge as long as it didn’t concern school work. However, Gary made the Dean’s List on several occasions. His literary ability was displayed in both the Mortar Pestle and as editor of the Yearbook. Although the future is indefinite except for the tolling of wedding bells, Gary hopes to attend graduate school and take up teaching for a career. GARY HALL -Hugh” Union College, Schenectady Theta Gamma (Cobleskill) ; Kappa Alpha (Union) ; A.Ph.A. 3, 4; Alembic Pharmakon Business Manager. After graduating from Nott Terrace High School, Hugh attended the N.Y.S.U. at Cobleskill, but then de- cided that pharmacy was to be his chosen profession. A familiar sight was to see Hugh round the corner of Newr Scotland and DeLaSalle Road in his Ford with just a few minutes remaining until the last bell sounded. In school Hugh was always known as one of the best dressed students and his easy going way netted him a number of friends. In first aid class he seemed to make the perfect victim for the stretcher. We also found him always ready for a game of bridge. Hugh’s hobbies are of the outdoor type, including boating and hunting at his camp. In the future he will HUGH A. HOADLEY be a detail man for some drug company. 77 AI.ARIC JAMES JACKSON “Jim” Carthage, N. Y. “California, here I come” has been Jim’s motto since 1950 when he was there with the navy. Jim first came to A.C.P. in 1948 as a pharmacy stu- dent, but left in 1950 for four years to “see the world.” In the navy he trained as a technician and liked it so well that he decided to come back to Pharmacy in 1955 to finish as a technologist. He passed the registry exam of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists in July 1956, then returned to A.C.P. to take the few courses he needed to get a degree. Now Jim is finally about to realize his dream of setting up his own laboratory in Los Angeles. When he takes time out from studies, Jim likes to play cards, ski, and go to birthday parties. Carthage’s loss is going to be California’s gain. “Lois” 129 Oak Street, Binghamton Lambda Kappa Sigma 1, 2, 3, 4; A.Ph.A. 3, 4; A.Ph.A. Treasurer 3. 4; A.Ph.A. Convention Delegate 3. Lois’s popularity and charm were asserted immediately upon entering A.C.P. when she was chosen as Campus Queen. This is not her only asset, however, for the lucky man who marries her is destined to good food especially her famous “pizza pie”. Always a good student, her name has appeared con- tinuously on the Dean’s List throughout her stay at A.C.P. Upon graduation Lois plans to return to her home town to practice retail Pharmacy and grace the people of that fair city with her ability and charm. LOIS JEANNERET 78 Buzz” 621 Cleveland Avenue, Bridgeport, Conn. A.Ph.A. 2, 3, 4; Rho Pi Phi 2, 3, 4. Buzz came to A.C.P. as a transfer student from U. Conn. The “doctor” soon became acquainted with the various movie theatres in Albany. He soon was ac- claimed a leading critic and discussed the film possibili- ties with his two accomplices — White and Keller. Buzz joined Ropes in his Sophomore year and was readily elected Secretary in his Junior year. As a Senior, Buzz was named to the post of Class Vice-President. A1 enjoys reading the “Whodunits” by the Gold Medal Company, especially before exams to kill time waiting. However, he always seems to find the answers — to the exam, that is. Buzz plans to reside in his home town of Bridgeport, where he will help manage the Madison Ave. Pharmacy with his father. ALVIN KANG1SSER SIDNEY KELLER Sid” 16 Kellogg Avenue, Port Jervis A.Ph.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Rho Pi Phi 2, 3, 4; Interfraternity Council 3, 4; Class Vice-President 3; Student Council 3; Alembic Puarmakon Business Editor 4; Intramural Sports 1, 2, 3, 4. Sid, via Uncle Sam and Port Jervis, came to A.C.P. in ’53. His many friends soon found among his superior qualities that of leadership. This asset took shape when he was elected Vice-President of the Junior class and President of Rho Pi Phi Fraternity in his Senior year. He was also a member of the A.Ph.A., and was Business Editor of the Alembic Pharmakon. When not attending classes, on a warm sunny day, along with A1 White and Hank Phillips, he could be seen on the Albany golf iinks with A1 Kangisscr as his caddy. His memorable trip to Miami Beach with his golf buddies shall go down in history. During the summer months Sid, alias “Gooch”, and Hank worked in the Catskill resort area and became well known as the best bartenders that A.C.P. has ever pro- duced. Sid plans to practice his chosen profession in Hart- ford, Conn. Best of luck, Sid, although we know, with all your many assets, luck will not be the deciding factor in your inevitable success. 79 ANN P. KELLY “Amt” 131 Mohawk Avenue, Scotia Newman Club I, 2, 3, 4: Lambda Kappa Sigma 2, 3, 4; A.Ph.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 1; Art Editor of Alkmbig Pharmakon 4. Ann is the daughter and wife of pharmacists, so we may say that she has and will lead a “pharmacists’ life”. The very fine illustrations of our yearbook came from the skillful hand of Ann. our Art Editor. This was prob- ably due to the fact that she was always drawing pictures during lectures. We felt that Ann must have had a sub- scription to many joke books because she could always be counted on to tell “one” that hasn’t been heard. She has been making daily trips, with her little Ford, from Scotia to Albany for four years, and this has actually grown to be an enjoyment for her. Ann is living proof that married life helps the studies, as she made the Dean’s List after her marriage to Earl Kelly, a graduate of A.C.P. Her future plans include buying a new home and raising a family. Nicer plans couldn’t be made. “Steve” Sunnysidc Drive, Elmira A.Ph.A. 3, 4. Steve came to Pharmacy in the sophomore year from Hartwick College after a short vacation in the Air Force. With his hard-working drive and cheerful personality he soon made his presence known both scholastically and socially as evidenced by his high position on the Dean’s List and his attendance at all the dances and parties. Sieve worked as a lab assistant for Prof. Ilanmer and in the Albany Hospital Pharmacy. In his spare time he is an ardent hunter. Though he didn’t have much to show for his efforts, the laughs were many. When not hunting, he could often be found engaged in one of bis favorite pastimes, poker, especially stud. Steve plans to attend graduate school and take up hos- pital pharmacy as his career. STEPHEN B. KISTLER 80 “Klip3’ 222 Palmer Drive, Fayetteville A.Ph.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Kappa Psi 2. 3, 4; Class Historian 3; Alembic Pharmakon 4; Intramural Sports 3, 4. Almost without saying, Klip soon became “one of the boys,” showing leadership and initiative when the occa- sion arose. Through hard work and getting the most out of any of the lectures he attended, he soon ranked high in the class scholastically. In his sophomore year he re- ceived the Kappa Psi scholarship key. Ken has special interests in the outdoors, such as hunt- ing rabbits, squirrels, and deer. He also plays a pretty good game of tennis and can give a softball a ride. His more interesting sports include riding around in his Ford convertible or trotting down to Morris Hall to see one of the nurses. Ten years from now, we expect to still find Klip hav- ing big parties and cooking up his special dishes. KENNETH KEIPPEE CLAUDE LaCOURSE “Little Pierre” 28 Spruce Street, Massena Newman Club 1, 2: A.Ph.A. 3, 4. “Little Pierre” came to us from the capital of the north country, Massena, New York, where he plans to reside after graduation. The little Frenchman was active in the Newman Club and several other organizations. He could also be found almost every' day in the boys’ lounge playing the popular game of hearts with Ralph Sharp and Norm Simms. “Tiger Claude” and his heart- plaving buddies seemed to always be in a jovial mood, and the name of “Two Beer Claude” was often heard after an evening of making the rounds. Claude broke up the “happy three” when he married Joan Brownell on September 8, 1956. Following the trend, Norm and Ralph also “bit the dust” the next Thanksgiving. The future will find the LaCourses settled down and raising ten children to send to Pharmacy. 81 BARBARA. LAWRENCE LA PORTA “Barb” 19 East Eighth Avenue, Gloversvillc Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 2 and 3; Glee Club 1; Lambda Kappa Sigma 1, 2, 3, 4, Corresponding Secretary 3; Cheerleading 2 and 3; A.Ph.A. 2, 3, 4. Barb came to us from the city of Gloversvillc, after deciding to follow in her father’s footsteps. Barb immediately joined the school activities, main- tained a good scholastic standing, and was always the center of a lot of fun at parties and other school ac- tivities. Various organizations benefited from Barbara’s membership. In her sophomore year, she tried out and made the cheering squad in which she remained active for two years. During her junior year, Barb joined the ranks of the happily married, causing her to rip up her little black book in favor of her spouse, Ralph. They are now the proud parents of a fine son, Robert Ralph La Porta. As her record in school shows, nothing but success can come to Barbara. “Steve” 18 Bircli Road, Yonkers A.Ph.A. 3, 4. Steve was born on the 23rd of August 1935, and came to A.C.P. by way of the Empire State Express. His interests were golf, photography, and sailing, al- though Albany didn’t give him much of a chance to do the latter. He had another interest, too, which always caused him to be about the first one out of every exam, however we didn’t know what it w'as. The “Squire”, as many of his close friends knew him by, was a mild, good-natured fellow, who was always ready w'ith a quick and concise answer. Although Steve has no future plans, we predict that he will travel to the west coast and practice his chosen profession while sail- ing around the Pacific during his spare time. D. STEPHEN LEMBERG 82 “Dick” 3 Sprague Place, Albany Dick is one of the quieter but well-liked boys of the senior class. Along with his easy going personality, he has an equal amount of scholastic ability. Known as one of the neater note-keepers, he has never been lacking information concerning exams except once. It seems he overlooked about ten pages of his well- written notes just before a senior chemistry exam. Since % of it was on these ten pages he didn’t do good on that particular exam. After graduation from high school, Dick attended Scranton University for one year and then served two years in Korea with the U. S. Army where he became interested in pharmacy as a profession. Family life has occupied most of Dick’s outside ac- tivity, having a lovely wife, Joy, and two fine children, Deborah and Kevin. In the future, Dick plans on retail practice in his home town where we’re sure he'll be a credit to his profession. RICHARD C. LOLL ROBERT A. LUND “Bob” 929 Morgan Avenue, Schenectady A.Ph.A. 3, 4. Bob was one of the most pleasant guys to talk to, and was always ready to lend a helping hand to those who needed it. His dislike for stuffy lecture rooms soon left his trade mark fresh in our minds: “Let’s open those windows and let some fresh air in here!” Living in Schenectady, Bob belonged to the ranks of those who commuted to the “New Scotland Pharmacist Factory” every day. As we looked out of the windows of 306 we usually saw Bob and Hugh Iloadley racing up New Scotland Ave. trying to be on time for those im- portant Bact. lectures. His future plans are not definite as yet, but Bob shows a marked interest in the manufacturing end of phar- macy. At any rate, best wishes to one of the nicest guys in the class. 83 ARTHUR J. MACAROPOULOS “Art” 23 Aitken Avenue, Hudson Kappa Psi 1, 2, 3, 4; Kappa Psi Secretary 3; A.Ph.A. 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Intramural Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. Arthur, better known as “Art” or “The Greek”, has been known for some famous capers throughout his stay at A.C.P. In sophomore organic lab. he insisted that the place for a certain female was either in the hood with the fan turned on or tied to the lab. pole with her coat on backwards. This did not end here but continued into the junior year where he was continually flooding his lab. partners’ desks. He has been well rehearsed in the field of pharma- cognosy, in which his favorite topic is that of Digitalis and to this day has not mastered it. Even though suffering serious illness during his senior year he has still maintained his never ending sense of good humor. Always a source of information to his fellow students, we are sure that no matter what the future has in store for him he will make a success of it. “F. X.” 629 Church Street, Endicott A.Ph.A. 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Kappa Psi 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Secretary-Treasurer 2; Intramural Sports 1, 2, 3, 4. Fran is a product of Union-Endicott High School and is one of the more serious students in the Class of ’57, especially since he married “the girl back home” in his Sophomore year and became a proud daddy in his Junior year. “F. X.” has always strived to be a good student and was seldom discouraged when things went wrong. Ilis smile and chuckle were often heard in the halls or class- rooms, and he could always be counted on for the latest rumor about the next “cology” exam. Outside of school Fran likes to throw the ball around and has shown himself to be a good athlete especially in the softball league. The future will probably find Fran in a retail phar- macy in Endicott. We all hope that he raises a big family and sends the little Magee’s off to A.C.P. FRANCIS X. MAGEE 84 “Dick” 60 A!dine Street, Rw.hester A.Ph.A. 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 2, 3, 4; Phi Delta 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Mortar Pestle 3, 4, Sports Editor 3, Feature Editor 4; Alembic Phakmakon Staff 4; Intramural Sports 1, 2, 3, 4; J.V. Basketball Team 1, 2. Dick’s goodheartedness and friendliness made him a success from the beginning of the Freshman year. From the first, Dick’s greatest interest next to studying has been the members of the opposite sex, although his in- terests narrowed down considerably during the senior year. We always found Dick ready for a quick game of football, basketball, or baseball, and his services on the Union track team were valuable. In the classroom, Dick proved to be a good student with a good sense of humor including a profound, timely knowledge of sheep. After graduation, Dick hopes to continue his educa- tion in Dental school or work in a retail store in Rochester. RICHARD MARASCO “Marge” Boght Road, Cohoes Cheerleading 1, 2, 3, 4; Mortar Pestle 3, 4; Newman Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Lambda Kappa Sigma 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, 4. Marge originally wanted to take a business course, but in high school, she sat on the wrong side of the room. A college entrance course led to her enrollment at A.C.P. The wisdom of this decision has been shown by Marge’s love of science and her high scholastic record including the Dean’s list several limes. A cheerleader for four years. Marge kept many a bus trip full of fun with her “hot-foots”, singing, and quick wit. Living in Cohoes, she was always close enough to home to invite the “gang” home for some of her mother’s delicious spaghetti. A good time was had by all. An all around student, Marge especially likes music, dancing, reading, and medical technology. She also has writing ability as became evident by her work on the Mortar Pestle and being secretary for the sorority for MARGUERITE MATARRESE two years. 85 ELLSWORTH MATOTT “Ike” 62 Winthrop Avenue, Albany Kappa Fsi 1, 2, 3, 4; Glass Historian 2: A.Ph.A. 2, 3, 4. Upon being honorably discharged from the U. S. Army, Ike entered A.C.P. where he has been a very energetic student. Aside from this he has endeavored to make an ‘'Art out of the study of “How to Play Darts” to which he has earned his rightful Ph.D. Ike and his charming wife, Jean, were welcomed sights at the vari- ous parties and picnics. Being one of the more popular students at A.C.P. was evidenced when he was elected class Historian during his sophomore year. We arc sure that Ike will be remembered by all as a man who endeavored to do his best at all times and give his utmost to the profession of pharmacy. “Katie” 777 Western Avenue, Albany Freshman-Sophomore Dance Committee 2; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 2, 3; Glee Club 1 ; Lambda Kappa Sigma 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, Secretary 4; Alembic Pharmakon Literary Editor. Next to skiing, Kathleen likes Jack best. Her chief thought has been June 29, 1957 and of Jack Chapman. They plan to reside in Welsey, Mass, where Jack works for General Electric, and Katie hopes to continue work- ing in the field of medical technology. Being an Albany girl, she was full of ideas and sugges- tions as to what to do next. When there was just nothing else to do, Katie would have a party. Then she became interested in skiing. Anyone who didn’t ski, was “strictly for the birds”. In fact, Katie became so wrapped up in skiing that she broke her leg, but that still didn’t dampen her spirit for the sport. Her ability as a leader was soon recognized by the various organizations at A.C.P. She held several offices and worked hard in several activities. We all hope that she will have a happy future as she is really a wonderful person. KATHLEEN MARIE McCARTNEY 86 “Bob” 1037 Nelson Street, Utica Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Intra- mural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Bob was definitely tbe easiest-going character of our class. After every 30-minute study session before exams, he would take a four-hour break and head for any local Pub which owned a dart board. Once there, he and Gordon would challenge anyone and usually came out on top. At the school picnics in the spring, he did a mag- nificent job supervising the operations of the beer tap and was always close by to open any clogged coils. In his junior year he was the originator of a March picnic at Thacher Park, known as the “Spring Thaw with McGaugh”. One of his classmates decided that his name didn’t fit his personality, so to his close friends he became known as “Leo”. Bob was frequently seen around town driving Gor- don’s car but had a little trouble avoiding telephone poles and other obstacles. However, we know that he will avoid the main obstacles of life and is bound to be a success. ROBERT McGAUGH PHILIP MESTMAN “Phil” 80 Valley Avenue, Newburgh Rho Pi Phi 1, 2, 3, 4; National Convention Delegate 1, 2; A.Ph.A. 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 3, 4. Phil attended Newburgh Free Academy before coming to A.C.P. He has been a member of Rho Pi Phi Fraternity for four years and is a member of the A.Ph.A. Working part-time and playing ping-pong are his pastime activities, and he has a full time job of going steady. He loves to dance, especially the mambo and the cha-cha. Whenever any lecture is going smooth, it is usually broken up by Phil’s little questions, which have a tendency to keep the Professors on their toes. Phil is more than an average student and is very ambitious. He hopes to enter Medical School and get married. We know Phil, that whatever problems may arise, you will overcome them. 87 “Frank” 754 Blandina Street, Utica Phi Delta Chi 1, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Athletic Council 3, 4; A.Ph.A. 2, 3, 4. From his home town of Utica, Frank entered A.C.P. in 1953 hopeful and ambitious. Now after four years, he can look back upon his achievements with pride. He was secretary of his fraternity in his junior year as well as being active in many other college activities. Even with these extra activities, Frank has managed to keep a high scholastic average making the Dean’s List in his first and second years. Frank also enjoys all types of music and is an ardent hunting and swimming fan. His part-time work in a drugstore probably inspired him to enter pharmacy, and his success is assured by his friendliness and ready smile. “Mel” 1204 Chenango Street, Binghamton Kappa Psi 1, 2, 3, 4; A.Ph.A. 2, 3, 4. Mel, a graduate of North High, attended Harpur College and served his country in the U. S. Army. His classmates will never forget the laughter which he would utter occasionally through the hallowed halls of A.C.P. Hamish is well known for his fast and efficient work in the laboratories and his excellence in freshman biology. Mel earned a place on the Dean’s List his freshman year. lie was always the early riser at 81 Glendale and took great delight in arousing his housemates from a sound night’s sleep. He will be long remembered by the Bing- hamton gang with his wild trips to Binghamton and occasional run-ins with the State Police. His future plans are marriage to Miss Rose Kusma and ownership of a retail pharmacy. 88 FRANK E. MORENO MELVILLE HAMISH MORRTSON “Bev” Hcuvclton, N. Y. A.Ph.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Lambda Kappa Sigma 1, 2, 3, 4: Iutcr- fratcrnity Council 2, 3; Sorority President 3. Bev saw the light of day on the 20th of November 1931. She was raised in the wilds of our north country, and after leaving high school, entered Ogdensburg Busi- ness College, where she was graduated a few years later. She then went on to Crouse Irving Hospital School of Nursing until she decided to do the best thing and come to our famous alma mater. In her junior year, Bev was always in the dispensing laboratory making up the many preparations for the juniors and seniors. Bev claims she has no future plans, but we will wager that she will probably end up owning the biggest drug store in Heuvelton. Ah, yes, Heuvelton will never be the same again. BEVERLY NUGENT “Gabe” 444 Coventry Avenue, Utica Kappa Psi I, 2, 3, 4; Newman Club 1. 2, 3, 4; A.Ph.A. 4; President of Senior Class; Student Council Chairman 4. It was in the Fall of ’53 when Gabe first entered the portals of Pharmacy. Since then George has become one of the most popular and well liked students of our class. This was shown in the Senior election in which he was elected class president. Whether it be at a game of hearts or a dance, George would always be seen having a good time and making it enjoyable for others. His singing at the dances may not be the best, but it soon became his trade mark. George’s decision to become a pharmacist is probably associated with the fact that George Senior, class of ’15, has a thriving business in Utica. We are sure that Gabe will fit into that pharmacy as well as he fitted into our college life. 89 GEORGE G. O’CONNELL Tom'1 Bolton Landing, X. Y. A.Ph.A. 2, 3, 4; Student Christian Association 4; Glee Club 1, 2. Tom came to Pharmacy from the shores of Bolton Landing on beautiful Lake George. There lie graduated front the Bolton Central School, where he was active in all sports especially water skiing, his favorite one. For the past three years, he has been a member of the 251 “gang” that frequents the YV.T. nightly . . . well almost nightly. During his stay in Pharmacy, time has not permitted him to travel, so his one desire after graduation is to tour the “48”. When Tom wearies of travel, he plans to return to Bolton Landing, settle down by getting married, and buy one of the most modern pharmacies in the North country. Best of luck to you, “Bombsy”. “Hank” 188 Delaware Avenue, Albany A.Ph.A. 3, 4. An Albanian, Henry is better known by his many friends as “Hank”. Born in 1935, Ilank attended school in Albany and was graduated from Albany High School in 1953 when he then entered A.C.P. to begin his career- in pharmacy. As a result of his ease and natural ability with which he works here at A.G.P., Hank has been spoken of as the “practical man”. During Iris four years at A.C.P., lie has worked in a local, retail pharmacy and has been a member of the A.Ph.A. in his junior and senior years. Hank has chosen manufacturing pharmacy as the branch ojjyharmacy into which he will enter and it might be said that the manu- facturer who employes Hank will find that he has ob- tained a competent, hard working gentleman with a tremendous personality. HENRY A. PALMER 90 “Hank” 70 East Main Street, Amsterdam A.Ph.A. 2, 3, 4; Vice-President A.Ph.A. 4; Cass Vice-President 1; Class President 2; Student Council 1, 2; Kappa Psi 1, 2, 3, 4, Chaplain 4; Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Athletic Association 3, 4; Alembic Pharmakon Feature Editor; Intramural Sports 1,2,3, 4. During his stay at Pharmacy, Hank showed interest in many organizations and activities, and his leadership ability became evident before long. With his ready smile and willingness to help, he has made many friends and will continue to be popular wherever he goes. Since the sophomore year, Ed Badgley and Hank joined ranks and have lived together. Their parties at 714 Madison Avenue will long be remembered by us as well as by the landlord. In the springtime every young man’s fancy turns to golf, and Hank is no exception. You could go down to the Albany links and find him in a gripping duel with Big Sid Keller and A1 White. The boys became so enthused over the game that they headed down to Florida after midyear exams to finish their round. HENRY J. PHILLIPS “Tridione Kid” Taylor Apartment Building, Troy A.Ph.A. 4. Just one swell fellow to know and work with, Frank w'as born in 1929 and graduated from LaSalle Institute. Fie is happily married and has three children Lynda 3 i, Susan 2, and Anthony 1 besides a charming wife, Barbara. Prior to attending pharmacy, Frank attended Siena. He has many outside activities besides working in a re- tail pharmacy. He particularly enjoys children, and knowing hirn as we do, the enjoyment must be mutual. In school Frank was always cheerful. Many times we have seen him come out of an exam wearing a big grin, shaking his head, and saying ‘T don’t know”. However he always seemed to make out all right and never lost his smile. Retail pharmacy will be Frank’s career, and eventually he may own his own store. 91 f HELENE POLLACK Helene” 30 Marshall Road, Yonkers Lambda Kappa Sigma 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 1; A.Ph.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1. Helene came to Pharmacy from “down south”, namely Yonkers. She started off the freshman year being a cheerleader and joined the Glee Club also. Since then she has been active in all phases of college life. As time passed, Helene changed the direction of her vacation trips from Yonkers to Binghamton. The Gold- win Pharmacy is gaining a new pharmacist this August when Bernie and Helene become Mr. and Mrs. This will cut down upon Helene’s reading time considerably, and for Bernie’s sake, we hope that he is a Yankee fan. We will all miss Helene after graduation. Her many questions in various lectures were enjoyed by all except the professors. “Charlie” 9 De SrofT Street, Amsterdam Chuck came to us from the city of Amsterdam, N. Y. and commuted to and from the College for most of the four years. Those of us who were not familar with the outdoor life soon became enlightened about the sport of fishing through his speeches on the subject in freshman English class. Charlie’s mild manner and generosity have won him many true friends who could always count on him for a helping hand. In his senior year, Chuck ventured into the business world by becoming a partner in one of Amsterdam’s leading pharmacies, so that his future is already well planned. CHARLES RAKSTIS 92 “Reif” 134 Sedgwick Road, Syracuse Reif, born in 1935, is a life-long resident of Syracuse where he was graduated from Syracuse Central High. Never without a smile and a good word for all, Reif is a happy-go-lucky fellow who has worked especially hard revising laboratory procedures. He was a member of the A.Ph.A. during his junior and senior year. In his spare time Reif checks up on the sports results, where it is seldom you will find him without a Daily Mirror or New York Times. Upon graduation, Reif plans to enter the retail branch of pharmacy, and in the future wall own his own store. BRUCE REIFENSTEIN WILLIAM J. REILLY Bill” 325 Colonle Street, Albany Kappa Psi 1, 2, 3, 4: Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.Ph.A. 4; Intramural Sports 1, 2, 3, 4. Bill, a native Albanian, joined us after graduation from Christian Brothers Academy. Since that time he has been C.B.A.’s unofficial good-will ambassador to Pharmacy. More than once his orations have broken the monotony of lectures in 306, but in his debates with the professors he usually came out second best, as did most of us on similar occasions. In the sports field, Bill was often found playing basket- ball or slugging a softball over sortie fence. Bill's winning smile and personality has made him quite popular, especially with a certain girl, Pat O’Hara. Wedding bells will be heard not too long after gradua- tion. Later he plans to work in some pharmaceutical firm. We are sure his future will be eventful and successful. 93 DAVID SERRONE Dave” 821 Brigham Road, Dunkirk Kappa Pji 1, 2, 3, 4; A.Ph.A.; Regent-Kappa Psi 4; Inter- fraternity Council 4. Dave, one of the more active members of our class, came to us from Dunkirk, N. Y. He became a very active member of Kappa Psi and was chosen to represent the fraternity at the national convention in 1955, which was held iri Chicago. In his senior year he was elected Regent which is the highest office of the fraternity. Dave could often be found in deep conversation with his fellow students or professors about almost any topic and was always willing to give a helping hand when needed. He is to be congratulated on his marriage to “Kitty” which took place on November 16, 1956. Best of every- thing to both of you in the future. “Ralph” Star Route, Massena Newman Club 1; Intramural Softball 2, 3, 4: A.Ph.A. 4. Ralph came into this humble world on August 28, 1934. He hails from Massena, New York. Ralph arrived at A.C.P. in 1953 after his graduation from Massena High School. He was active in the Newman Club, Softball, and the A.Ph.A. Ralph had an odd hobby, in fact it’s one that not too many pharmacy students have heard about, “Cards and Alcohol”. While playing cards, he was known as “Sharpie” and while toying with alcohol, he was known as “Two-beer Sharp”. Thanksgiving of ’56 he took the fatal step which has the common name of “Marriage”. His wife, the former Terry Gilbert, also hails from Massena. Best of luck, Ralph, in all your endeavors in subse- quent years. May all you touch turn to gold. RALPH SHARP, JR. 94 “Fannie Maude” Herkimer, N. Y. Lambda Kappa Sigma 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Cheerlead- ing 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 3 and 4; I.F.C. Secretary 4; Athletic Commission 4; Glee Club 1; A.Ph.A. 2, 3, 4; S.C.A. Secretary 4; Yearbook Staff; Secretary of Junior Class; Mortar Pestle 3, 4. Marilyn came to us from Herkimer High School, and it was a very luckv day when she decided to attend A.C.P. From the start, Marilyn showed great school spirit and was well liked by everyone. She was one of the first to show interest in cheerleading and has been the captain of the group for the past two years. For several summers Marilyn worked for the Coca Cola Company and always had a ready supply of tablets and pencils compliments of the company. There never was any problem of what beverage to serve at dances and parties. In her senior year Marilyn became part owner of a car (U.S.P. XI) which became a well known sight around the campus. At times we all wondered how they managed to keep the little thing going. Christmas of her last year, Marilyn became engaged to Winston Dobbins much to the delight of everyone. After graduation, Marilyn plans to enter retail pharmacy. MARILYN SHEARER FRED SIEGEXTHALER “Siegie” 613 Clinton Avenue, Albany A.Ph.A. 2, 3, 4: Newman Club 2. Fred, hailing from Utica where he graduated from Utica Free Academy, is well known as a popular class- mate. Fred (better known as “Siegie”) is a graduate of N. Y. S. Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences and has spent two years with Uncle Sam in the medical corps. Each Friday after the last class, he could always be seen driving off in his grey chevie for Utica. In his Junior year, Fred married the former Rosella Frank, a very charming girl from Fred’s home town. He is now the proud father of a baby girl, Kathleen Ann, who has a big wide quick smile exactly like her father’s. His plans for the future are in the line of the retail pharmacy field, in which he will be a big success due to his eagerness to get ahead and his likeable personality. 95 ROBERT C. SMULLENS ■Bob” 24 4 Hoosac Street, Johnstown Kappa Psi 1. 2, 3, 4; A.Ph.A. 2, 3, 4; Union Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4; Indoor Track 3, 4; Outdoor Track 1, 2, 3, 4. Bob, a graduate of Johnstown High School, has set many a class into a complete uproar with his sharp humor and witty remarks. More commonly known as “Charlie Foach”, he is one of the gang at 81 Glendale Avenue, and has been known as the cause of several riots at that address. Unfortunately his sense of humor seemed to function best the night before exams. Being a good athlete, Bob is a well known personality at Union College. It is a common sight to see R.C. in his track attire on the C.B.A. track trying to better his time for the two mile run. Besides being a good athlete, he has kept up good marks being on the Dean’s list more than once. His side activities include music in which he excells in giving a perfect imitation of a slide trom- bone plus playing the “uke” and the saxophone. “Peggy” 27 William Street. Cortland Lambda Kappa Sigma, 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3; A.Ph.A. 3, 4. Being raised in a drug store atmosphere, it seemed quite natural for Peggy to come to A.C.P. after graduat- ing from Cortland High School. Peggy’s good disposition and ready smile were a wel- come sight to any student. Her popularity with the student body has been shown many times, especially when they nominated her for Campus Oueen. Her giggle and quick wit were a delight to everyone. A party wasn’t a party unless Peggy was there. Peggy was active in the sorority for four years and was elected treasurer in the third year. She has been active in the A.Ph.A. After graduation Peggy plans to work in her father’s pharmacy. Someday, however, she would like to work in a hospital pharmacy. 96 MARGARET HELEN STAUBER “Bill” 267 West Hudson Street, Elm’ra Newmar, Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Newman Club President 4; A.Ph.A. 3, 4. Bill came to us after spending a year at Jean Summer’s Business School. Born in 1932, he is a descendent of a long line of pharmacists in the City of Elmira, N. Y. Bill became an active member of the Newman Club in his first year and was elected President of this organi- zation in his senior year. In his third year, he became a member of the A.Ph.A. Mr. Steed is convinced that there is nothing better to do with one’s spare time than to hunt and fish, and he does quite a bit of both. However, if he feels a little more energetic, you may see him playing baseball. Bill spends much of his school time in the library, which accounts for his presence on the Dean’s List, and he could always be relied upon to give a fellow student a helping hand. Best of luck Bill in all your future endeavors. W ILLIAM STEED “S turge” Altamont, N. Y. Lambda Kappa Sigma 1, 2, 3, 4; A.Ph.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Mortar Pestle 1, 2, 3, 4, Social Editor 1, 2, Editor-in-Chief 3, 4; Alembic Pharmakon Staff; Cheerleader Captain 1, 2; Class Vice-President 2; S.C.A. 3, 4, President 4; Student Council Secretary 2; Glee Club 1. “ Jan” or “Sturge” for short was born in 1937 and has been active since that date. In College she is noted for that winning smile, great sense of humor, and fabulous personality which every individual would like to have and which has won her so many friends. Speaking of never having a spare minute, we wonder where Jan finds time to do all she does and still remain calm, cool, and collected. As editor-in-chief of the Mortar Pestle, Jeanette has contributed much to our life at A.C.P. Her talents range from whipping up a formal to wear to the dance that night to setting up those famous experiments for physics lab. We also can be proud of her for organizing a cheerleading squad and for her work in establishing the Student Christian As- sociation. After graduation, Jan plans to attend medical school where she is sure to be a credit to pharmacy and A.C.P. 97 JEANETTE STURGESS ELSIE L. WEBER “Elsie” Blooming Grove, N. Y. A.Ph.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.Ph.A Convention Delegate 3; Lamb Kappa Sigma 1, 2, 3, 4; Mortar Pestle Professional Editor Alembic Pharmakon Associate Editor. A resident of Blooming Grove, Elsie was born in 191 and graduated from Washingtonville High School aft which A.C.P. had the pleasure of her presence. Elsie has spent four busy years here at the Colles; She has been active in the A.Ph.A., being chosen alte nate delegate to the 1956 Convention in Detroit. Ai when it comes to work, Elsie is a whiz. Her neat typ written notes are always much in demand. In the schola ship field, she is second to no one, having won sever during her four years at the College. A true lover of nature, Elsie enjoys scenic bus trips Saranac Lake, skiing, and brisk walks around Tomahav Lake with her boxer dog, Bruno. Elsie plans to work in a retail store after graduatio but whatever her plans may be, her helpful way ai friendly disposition will always bring her success. “Jim” Toll House, Wilmington Newman Club 1, 2, 3, 4; A.Ph.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Jim buzzed down from the north country in his little car and soon became famous for his neat dress and his fine taste in clothes. He didn’t take much time in establishing himself as a master of the Charleston which is evidenced by the exhibition he put on in a leading nightclub of Indianapolis on our senior trip to Eli Lilly Co. Jim has been active in the Newman Club and the A.Ph.A., and in his spare time he can be found at any near-by Jam session. On weekends, he and Tom Ormsby may be seen heading north in Jim’s car for some skiing in the Adirondacks. Jim’s future plans are to own a pharmacy in Lake Placid. WALTER JAMES WEEKS 98 '‘AI” Mt. McGregor, N. Y. Rho Pi Phi 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Sports 1, 2, 3, 4. “AI” was born in 1935 and hails from Mt. McGregor, N. Y. where he was graduated from Scotin High School in 1953. Al’s interest in pharmacy was obtained from his brother-in-law, Harvey II. Ripps, a pharmacist. Being a member of Rho Pi Phi for four years, an intramural basketball player for three years, and an intramural baseball player for two years, A1 has shown his willingness to support college activities and enjoy himself while attending A.C.P. Al’s hobbies are skiing in the winter months and golfing in the summer. His quick laughter, smile, and straight-forwardness have won him many friends here at A.C.P. A1 has worked in a retail pharmacy during his summer vaca- tions from college and plans to continue his work in a retail pharmacy upon graduation. ALAN WHITE “Jerry” 31 Alvena Avenue, Cortland Rho Pi Phi 1, 2, 3, 4; Chaplain 4; Intramural Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 2, 3; A.Ph.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. The “thin” man arrived in Albany with Tequila and women on his mind and tamales in his pocket via the Cortland Express. Jerry joined Rho Pi Phi in his freshman year and later became Chaplain. His winning way made him many friends at A.C.P. His tales of the old west intrigued and delighted whomever he could get to listen, especially a cute little filly named Diane. They became “Horse and Saddle” in August of last year. Jerry plans to return to the west (Arizona) taking along his wife, diploma, bath- ing suit, and six-guns to practice his chosen profession. If he can’t cure them, he’ll shoot them. All kidding aside Jerry, we wish you the best of luck and arc sure that you will be successful in all your aims. 99 JEROME WILK WAYNE WOODCOCK Ga m ma-ga m m a” 166 Broadway, Whitehall A.Ph.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; K 1, 2, 3, 4: Intramural Softball 1, 2, 3, 4. Known as the man with the most complete set of pharmacology-pharmacognosy files, he has proven that you don't need to attend classes, take notes, or study them, but that, if you have a complete enough file, you can pass in spite of yourself. Wayne, it seems, has a burning notion that to go to a double feature movie and only see one feature while paying the full price is outrageous. He would rather go see a single bill and pay a higher price. To this day, he and Ilank Palmer are still arguing over the merits of this bit of wisdom. Having no future plans, Wayne intends to plunge head-long into life and take what comes along making a success of it. Georgf. O’Connell CLASS OFFICERS President Alvin Kangis ser Vice-President Tom Byrnes . Secretary Patricia Carr Historian 100 Mentor Class History On the first day of college many embryo pharmacists entered the halls of A.C.P. We were probably as unaware of the fate that awaited us as the previous classes had been. Most of us realized our position after a few days, and the rest of us began to realize what we were in for after the first exam. Among other things that we learned that first year was that the “Remington” was not a portable typewriter, but there were many times when we wished that it had been a tape recorder to record our many notes. Although A.C.P. is not re- nowned for its study halls, one of the busiest places was that hallowed establish- ment, “Larry’s.” Many lasting friendships were made there. Our first year found many nominations for class officers. Those elected in- cluded Paul Harmon as President, Hank Phillips as Vice-President, Lois Jeanneret for Secretary, and Melville Morrison as Historian. The class was well represented on the basketball court by Gordon Dailey, Chuck O’Connor, Frank Viviani, Dick Marasco, Torn McGregor, Bob McGaugh, Tom Byrnes, and Nick Anagnost. They all helped to comprise a top notched team. Also our class can take the credit for the rebirth of Pharmacy’s cheerleading squad, due to the efforts of Misses Sturgess, Matarrese, Pollack, Parillo, and Shearer. These spirited girls, always full of pep, led many an enthusiastic crowd in its cheers for the team. With the many activities, we were hardly acclimated to the college before, lo and behold, the finals were upon us. After what was for many of us our first experience in retail pharmacies, we returned in our sophomore year to find that the exams had taken their usual toll on the freshman class. This was the year that we encountered a subject with which we could charm even the “coldest” of dates—organic chemistry—a topic of conver- sation for any moonlight night. We became proficient in the use of the two most effective concepts of physics, the use of the slide rule and the finagle factor. We successfully presented the Freshman-Sophomore Dance, and again supplied our share to the basketball and cheerleading squads. The class was led in its activities by President Hank Phillips, Vice-President Jeanette Sturgess, Secretary Fran Magee, and Historian Ellsworth Matott. Although the year was full of enjoyment, we were all content to have a three month summer vacation and wait for our next big year. 1955-1956 was a big year in all of our lives. This, our junior year, was the beginning of the “home stretch”. We started the year by electing Gordon Dailey as President of the class, Sid Keller as Vice-President, Marilyn Shearer as Secre- tary and Ken Klippel for Historian. We finally could order our class rings, and with their arrival, new hopes of graduation arose within us—that “1957” couldn’t be changed. Even with our many studies, our class could be found well represented at all of the dances, and our dart shooters could be found in all of the local leagues around town. In the literary field our class was largely in charge of the Mortar Pestle with Jeanette Sturgess doing a fine job as editor-in-chief. It was through this staff’s efforts that the new form of newspaper was published. The change from a booklet to a standard newspaper with many additional features was well received by the students. 101 While the majority of us were struggling with pharmacology notes and pharma- cognosy cards, our medical technologists started their first year at Render Labora- tory. They were soon relating to us their many tales of punctured veins, autopsies, and other “timely” subjects. When the springtime came, our class seemed to take a renewed interest in life, as this was the year to visit Parke Davis and Eli Lilly. The whole group may not have made breakfast, but we were usually ail present for the evening’s enter- tainment which consisted of visiting the local spots of interest, theaters, and night clubs. Of course we only patronized establishments of the highest quality. After our first plant tour, we all changed to our most comfortable shoes and continued to walk miles and miles. Although we could have used some of those machines in dispensing laboratory, no one had a suitcase big enough to hold one. After spending a delightful week, we once again turned homeward. While everyone seemed full of energy on the way west, there seemed to be a noticeable let down on the way home. The more enduring individuals could still be found playing endless games of poker, and a few others were putting Chinese puzzles together, but the majority could be found sleeping anywhere from the seats to the baggage racks. After recovering from the Midwest trip, we began to work on the Junior Prom which was one of the social highlights of the year. This gala event was held at the Shaker Ridge Country Club with music by the Astoria Club Band. Of course springtime brought on an onslaught of picnics starting with “McGaugh’s Thaw” in the middle of March and climaxed by the one held during exam week in June. Our junior year also was well remembered as the College Jubilee Year and the start of the new college addition. Although it will not be finished for our use, the future pharmacy students will be greatly benefitted by the new facilities. September 1956—finally, Seniors at last. It seemed as if there was but one course of action left for us—pass those state boards! Class elections resulted in George O’Connell, President; “Buzz” Kangisscr, Vice-President; 'lorn Byrnes, Secretary; and Pat Carr, Historian. Also Jeanette Sturgess again headed the Mortar Pestle stall, George Allen was elected president of the Student A.Ph.A., and Bill Steed was president of Newman Club. A new organization made its pres- ence known in the College. Mainly through the efforts of our class, the Student Christian Association began to function with Jeanette Sturgess elected president. Along the social lines, Marilyn Shearer, following the example of her classmates, Lois Jeanneret and Pat Carr, was chosen Campus Queen. Besides making plans for graduation, numerous members of the class found time to visit many interesting places. Some were able to spend time in Florida, others took a Bermuda cruise, and another group enjoyed Old Forge’s “Winter Carnival”. As a whole group, the class had the opportunity to enjoy the hospitality of Sterling-Winthrop Laboratories. It seemed as if June and Commencement Day came all of a sudden upon us. Although wc leave A.C.P. with some sorrow as we part from our many friends, we are thankful for the maturing experience which we have undergone. Our many friendships will not be forgotten, and wc leave the College with a feeling of pro- fessional pride and anticipation toward the next step into this world which unfolds before us whether it be in the field of retail, industry, more education, or any of the other opportunities that arc open to us. 102 JOHN L. THOMPSON, SONS CO. Wholesale Druggists RIVER STREET, TROY, N. Y. 1 797 - 1 957 Upon its 160th Year of Service extends to the CLASS OF ’57 Its Sincere Best Wishes 103 PRINTING • • • O' Your school yearbook will some day become one of your most cherished possessions. Each time 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, beautifully printed and bound. Annuals by Fort Orange Press, possess a certain beauty and distinction that experience alone can give. engravings printing binding covers FORT ORANGE PRESS INCORPORATED School Annual Publications ALBANY, NEW YORK 104 McKesson robbins Incorporated ALBANY DIVISION ALBANY, N. Y. WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS When Health is in the Balance there can be no Compromise with Quality 105 Compliments THE FRUMKIN STUDIO 29 Central Avenue Albany, N. Y. (Just Above Lark Street) OFFICIAL SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHERS 106 Congratulations to Our Troy Graduates AND TO THE CLASS OF 1957 FROM THE TROY AREA PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION LINDSAY DRUG CO. J. L. Lindsay and W. H. Eccles, Props. 443 Fifth Avenue, near 11th Street North Troy, N. Y. Pharmaceutically Yours EAGLE PHARMACY TROY, NEW YORK 107 Our 101st Year FRED W. CURTIS CO., INC. — ESTABLISHED 1856- SERVICE -WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS WAREHOUSES Troy Division—129-131 Congress Street Schenectady Division — 482-484 Cedar Street TO THE GRADUATES OF 1957:- We wish to extend our hearty congratulations upon your entering into the field of Professional Pharmacy. May the future of each one of you be prosperous and happy. 108 Congratulations from LAMBDA KAPPA SIGMA SORORITY KAPPA PSI FRATERNITY PHI DELTA CHI FRATERNITY RHO PI PHI FRATERNITY 109 Congratulations to Our Schenectady Graduates AL BLESSER DAN BERNARD PAUL BRUCKER HUGH HOADLEY BOB LUND and TO THE CLASS OF 1957 FROM THE SCHENECTADY PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION WALKER'S PHARMACY, INC. N. J. Comanzo H. E. Walker FR 4-7709 509-511 STATE STREET SCHENECTADY, N. Y. L. G. BALFOUR CO. ATTLEBORO, MASS. Official Jewelers for A. C. P. Manufacturer of Class Rings - Commencement Announcements Diplomas - Medals and Trophies Representatives: A. M. Hodgkins Bob Gray P .O. Box 9 Schenectady, N. Y. Phone EX 3-5374 110 LEON AND JAKE CHERIS PERHACH PHARMACY 216 Court St. JUNIOR HIGH PHARMACY 163 Robinson St. BINGHAMTON, N. Y. Michael Perhach — Class of 1934 Charles A. Jakaitis — Class of 1936 Compliments of CHARLES KANGISSER 26 AL KANGISSER 57 Best Wishes from O'CONNELL'S PHARMACY George O’Connell — Class of 1915 UTICA, NEW YORK 111