City College of New York - Microcosm Yearbook (New York, NY)

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ALFRED IACUZZI AM.. C.C.X.Y.; M.A.. Fh.l).. Columbia. Em- ploy conversational technique in his courses. Hobby is gardening. Spends time thinking about the wonderful winter weather in Florida. OMEK I.EBEL College de Fhocrmal; M.A.. Michigan. Author of Psychology of Language. Generous and amusing. Was a fencer at college. JOSE MARTEL B.A.. M.A.. Fh.D.. X.Y.U. While in the Spanish Army he was caught as a revolutionist in Gibraltar and forced to submit to third degree. JOHN P. MATTHEW AM.. U. of New Hampshire; I), es L. Cler- mon'-Fcrrand. France. Philosophical altitude and the air of a matinee idol are only the outward expressions of a brilliant teacher, for whom nothing is too trivial that it cannot be discussed thor- oughly and intelligently. ROBERT E. SCHNEIDER II.A.. C.C.N.Y.; A.M.. Columbia. Stern aspect hides a charming personality, but his keen sense of humor soon reveals it. Likes to mention his little boy. Phi Beta Kappa, belonged to Glee Club at college. LOUIS E. TABARY It. cs I... Faris. Faculty adviser to La Sociclc Downer. Is an excellent swimmer, champion oarsman. W alking to school along 23rd Street from his London Terrace home is one of his favorite passe-temps. SCIENCES BOSS A. BAKER AM.. De Faun University; AM.; Sc.l).; Fh.D.. II isconsin. Adviser to Sigma Alpha. Has a friendly greeting for everybody, regardless of previous acquaintance. A real friend and inspiration to many. MAURICE VERTNER BROWN H.S.. M.S.. Michigan: Fh.D.. X.Y.U. At college, he was a member of the wrestling team and the Glee Club. Hobby is photography, but he spends time during the Spring and Summer playing golf and handball. AUBISON T. BURTSELL II.S.. M.S.. Fh.D.. .X.Y.U. Worst subject at school was poetry. Goes in for swimming and billiards

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RUSSELL I). I.OUCKS IIS.. Albright; M.A.. Colum- bia. If every «lay were Christmas, lie could retire to play Santa Claus. Thorough instructor, his short-cut methods make mathematics seem simple, until prob- lems actually confront one. MAXIMILIAN PHILIP ICS.. C.C.N.Y.; MS.. S.D.. N.Y.U.; C.P.A. Has written several mathematics texts. Played the mandolin during college days. Hobbies are philosophy and mathematics. ROBERT K. STRANATHAN AM., Kansas; M.A.; I’fi.I).. N.Y.V. Well-liked, well-rounded. Plays basket- ball. baseball; summers in Vermont. At college was a member of debating anil glee clubs. PSYCHOLOGY JOSEPH E. BARMACK IIS., MS., C.C.. .Y.; Ph.l).. Columbia. One of the originators of the now defunct Faculty Bulletin. National Junior Fencing Champion. 1933. MILTON L. BLUM H.H.A.. C.CJV.Y.; M.A., n.l).. Columbia. Adviser to the Class of '42 and to Chi Delta Rho. which he joined as undergraduate. Adept at hypnotism, lie is called a “swell fellow. EUGENE HOROWITZ AM.. Columbia; AM.; n.l). Extremely fair, in treatment of subject and students. Terribly disappointed when classes have no questions to ask in laboratory. ALEXANDER MINT n.l).. Giessen. Germany. Ex- pert tennis and ping pong player. Likes chess and Mozart. Differential calculus was his best subject in college. PUBLIC SPEAKING RUDOLPH C. BEDNAK AM.. Ohio Wesleyan; AM.. Iona: Ph.l).. Prague. Authority on Czechoslovakian drama. Stage manner irritates many, but he is highly entertaining and congenial. KENNETH E. DAMON AM.. II isconsin; A.M.. Colum- bia. Ph.I). Adviser to Glee Club, former chairman of Ticker Association. Interested in his students as indi- viduals. he has a charming social manner. LOUIS LEVY US. in S.S.. C.C.N.Y.; U.M. Ford hum; M.A.. Columbia. Teaches expression through interpre- tative reading. Annoyed by inertia of so many students. EARL H. RYAN AM., Pittsburgh: M.A.. Columbia. Classes are relaxing, but never dull. Active at college in debating, newspaper work, ami yearbook. LIRA HAROLD STUDLEY US.. C.C.N.Y.; U.M., Ford ham; M.A.. Columbia. His stare is colder than jellied consomme in January. Easy manner, makes class relax, then amuses himself by addressing the inattentive. Likes painting, the theater, tennis. FRANCIS J. THOMPSON B.A.. Columbia; M.A. Good looking bachelor (ask Churchill 'II ). Girls enjoy his classes, or maybe it's the atmosphere. Displeased when students bring in documentated arguments to dis- prove his contentions. ROMANCE LANGUAGES ALEJANDRO ARRATIA B.A.. University of Chile; M.A.. Chicago. Addicted to cIioiiiIht music and ping pong. PEDRO BACH-Y-RITA Maestro Sup.. Barcelona; Ph.D.. N.Y.U. Energetic little man who tries hard to make Bronxites and Brooklynites alike understand the nuances of Spanish pronounciation. He is a gourmet. ORESTE A. BONTEMPO B.A.. II abash. His ideal class would lie one where students and instructor sal around a table, informally discussing any topic. Quiet, appreciative, charming in manner. Cellist in his musical moments. SOLOMON M. DELSON PhM.. Chicago. Gives ten page assignments with greatest of case. Also teaches in evening session.

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I I I I). GOLDSMITH H.S., C.C.N.Y.; M.A.; Harvard: MS.. .U.;Ph.l).. Harvard. Considered one of (lie country's leading llatwonn specialists and frog fanciers. He is reputed among students lor Ins rare genius of possessing a camera mind. RALPH J. KAMENOFF A.It.. C.C.tX.Y.; AM.. Hi.!).. Columbia. A fluiet. reserved gentleman His lab coat and corn cob pipe arc two of bis greatest treasures ALEXANDER B. KLOTS It.S.. Cornell; MS.: I’h.l). A Cornell man from baccalaureate to doctorate. Not unfriendly, lie appears stem, especially after a caustic comment. Interested in mountain climbing and photography. AIIS I IN J. O'LEARY It.S.. Queens University. Canada; M.S.C.; I' t.I).. Columbia. Adviser to Class of '14. Author of many scientific papers, his athletic interests actively extend to hockey and golf, lie likes opera and the theater. ALLABI) A. PAUL It.S.. Albright; I1!,.I).. N.Y.U. A charming social manner disguises a dislike for crowds. Considers dancing a wasteful pastime indulged in by those whose minds are deterior- ating. Chief interests—biology and his family. HERBERT BUCKES It.S.. Cornell; M.A.; Ph.D.. Columbia. Big man. walks with determination, looks like a scientist. Wreathed in pipe smoke, he becomes a stimulating conversationalist. Biology sub- chairman. WILLIAM I). SARGENT US.. MS.. Ph.D.. Cornell. Very good at drawing amusing caricatures. Can make a college professor out of a turnip. Swell parlor entertainer. MAXWELL WEISMAN AM.. C.C.X.Y.; M.A.. Columbia. Sponsored and is adviser to House Plan at School of Business. Social manner prevails in class, where bis clear enunciation and extensive vocabu- lary enhance his excellent teaching. CEOBGE W. WILSON AM.. C.C.X.Y.; MS.. X.Y.U.: Ph.D. Ad- viser to Class of 'II. Formerly a government expert on explosives. He likes to spend vacation days fishing and hunting.