Brooklyn College of Pharmacy - Pharmakon Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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We are about to enter into a world where inde- cision and fear of war prevail. We have an obligation as citizens of a great country to work towards an ever- lasting peace. To insure this we should practice and preach good brotherhood to all men, regardless of color, creed, or religion. We are about to enter the world as Pharmacists, an integral part of the Public Health team, The weight of the great responsibility with which we have been endowed, must be borne with compassion, honesty, and a general interest towards humanity. We should remember, in the years to come, the Oaths of Maimonides and Hippocrates, and the principles which they set forth. ', A greater attempt to act and think in a more professional manner, will lead to greater respect and confidence from the public and our colleagues in the other branches of the Healing Arts. We have constantly been made aware of, both in school and at meetings of the various professional and business associations, that the neighborhood Pharmacy, as it is known today, is slowly being absorbed by the more progressive department or super market types of stores. If this proves to be true, then for the most part our schooling has gone for naught. But if we, as the pharmacists of tomorrow, will lead the way towards a rebirth of Pharmacy, we will have the respect of the public and will cause a need for the neighborhood pharmacy with its services to the public. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my fellow seniors who have given of their own time and energies to aid in the completion of this yearbook, with especial gratitude to Wally Steinberg, Herb Marion, jerry Schorr, Don Cohen, Norm Schapiro and the other staff members of the Pb6ZW11dk0l2. I should also like to extend best wishes to the Class of 1955. X Eight mm f

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we :bean pea 6 Once again I have been asked to write a few short paragraphs, a Dean's Message to the graduating class. This request comes only once each year but, as one grows older, time passes more rapidly and it now appears as though only a few weeks intervene between such occasions. This leads me to the thought that after all, our lives simply involve the passage of an uncertain period of time during which we can either render a contribution to progress or be completely negative in this respect. We have no control over the passage of time and little over our span of life. To hew out a career and to achieve success, it is necessary to make productive use of each and every day of our lives. This does not mean that there is no time for play because even in this we can use a yardstick to determine whether we have helped to make others happier or have improved our mental and physical capacity to enable us to do more tomorrow. No day, however, should pass where in retrospect we must admit that it was completely wasted. Life is too short for us to so uselessly dissipate our allotted time. Have a purpose in life, lay a plan and work to that plan. Project yourself into the hoped-for objective and think back as to what you should do to reach it. Thus, you can make a blue-print of your plan of life. Do well whatever you clo. You can not afford to do anything that is not worthy of doing, but anything honest, that falls into your plans, is worthy of the full activity of your powers. Have enough vision and imagination to properly value and seize opportunities. Endeavor to be a leader both in your public and professional life but remember that he does not lead who only watches which way the masses are about to move and then walks in front of them. In leading to create and mold sentiment, you must have the strength of your own convictions and courage and initiative to convince others. But above all, be honest in your thoughts and actions if you ever hope to reach a position of respect. And so, again I have preached to the graduating class. This was not my intention but unwittingly when thinking of a group of young people who are about to pass from the period of parental and college supervision into an atmosphere of self support and independence, I slip into a nostalgic mood in which thoughts of advice predominate. I sincerely hope you will all successfully meet the challenge of this change. I extend my sincere congratulations to each and everyone of you for the successful completion of your college work and your graduation. May you enjoy many years of health, success and happiness and of fruitful contributions to your profession. Seven

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Liam As our last college year comes racing towards a swift conclusion, I would like to take this final oppor- tunity to leave with you, my classmates of the past four years, the following thoughts. Perhaps it may be said, that this is neither the time nor the place to reiterate what many have been saying here in school for so long. However, as this may be the last time we shall be together as a group, I feel that it is important for me to speak now. Too many times I have heard the cries of the student as he looks about somewhat dismayed, wondering if the last four years were truly worth his efforts. He wonders if Pharmacy is losing its professionalism, or if the pharmacist is simply being pushed around. Is the compensation great enough to justify the investments and responsibilities he must undertake? He shouts something must be done to enhance his situation although he him- self is never willing to do it. As soon as many students step out into the professional world, they are content to settle into lackadaisical ways. Many are quick to cry injustice but are quick to renege on any opportunity to help. You might say that I am generalizing but I know that if we all stop for a moment and think, we will be quick to realize that not only does the situation exist, but we have experienced it. We, as the new blood of Pharmacy, must be the ones to undertake the responsi- bilities of giving this, our profession, the shot in the arm which will raise its standards. As we step into society we must not be quick to forget that we belong to a professional group. True we are also business men, but what other business man requires a four year college education? The first step towards the elimination of our many problems is complete organiza- tion. Many associations which exist today remain powerless unless they have the complete and continued support of all their members. Membership can and will be valueless, unless we take active part in the purpose and activities of the group. We must resolve our own petty differences if we are to put an end to the problems existing today. Pharmacy, you might say, is today in a battle for its survival. If we continue with our present attitudes, we have no right to cry that we are being pushed around or expect to find a solution of the problems confronting Pharmacy today. You and many others like you are the only ones who can make Pharmacy every- thing you expect it to be. Nine