Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery - Dental Columbian Yearbook (New York, NY)

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opos ' ,gl unit did not put in a full day ' s labor, both mental and physical. But this labor was welcome, for army work developed both the physique and powers of accomplishment to such an extent that it took only a short time to make proficient officers of men who knew very little of army matters when they entered. This was especially applicable to the seven men who were recommended for commissions by Lieutenant Burke. They above all others became very proficient in military matters. With the signing of the Armistice came the disbanding of all the S. A. T. C. units throughout the country. On December 12, 1918, the unit at C. D. 0. S. went through the various steps for demobilization, and all the men were discharged. For several weeks following, the spirit of the Military still hovered over the college, but by degrees the old pre-war routine of college life returned. The Army and its training was a blessing in its way, and all were sorry to see it go, because with it went a man who will remain long in our memories, Lieutenant Burke, who taught us, first, how to be men, and secondly, how to be soldiers. PERSONNEL Lieutenant Burke - - - Commanding Officer Second Lieutenant Clarke - - Personnel Officer Second Lieutenant Meade - - Quartermaster Officer Second Lieutenant Ford ) Second Lieutenant Milliken - Post Exchange Second Lieutenant Hanley J Note:— Those students in the Naval Reserve were outfitted, and drilled with the S. A. T. C. men, under the command of Lieutenant Burke. The Medical Reservists in the Senior Class, were exempt from military drill, but the underclassmen in the M. E. R. C. were discharged and inducted into the S. A. T. C. 29

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5COC7 O S 191? officers were selected, the selections being based upon their previous military experience, and these men co-operated with the Commanding Officer in all matters. Discipline at the College became very stringent, and in class room or out, the soldiers were always under the watchful eye of either a non-commissioned officer, or a guard who maintained proper order. The classes were all in the charge of a non-commissioned officer, whose duty it was to keep a record of the attendance and to maintain order. For drilling purposes the small park opposite the College building served excellently, and due to its proximity, every spare moment was taken up with military manoeuvers. From 7 :40 A. M., when each man had to report, the unit drilled until 8 :45. The men were then marched to classes, and again they reported at 12 :30, when they drilled until 1. Time was given for lunch, and at 2 P. M., assembly was blown, and drilling went on until 4 :55, when retreat was held. It took only a very short while before the unit took on the appearance of a well-trained body of men, and once the semblance of real order was seen, each and every soldier took a particular delight in see- ing his company ahead, at insp ection. Every Saturday afternoon found the unit busily at work, ending up with a march through the surrounding neighborhood in military formation. But the military activities, no matter how extensive, could not interfere with other affairs in which all partook. Business, social, and athletic activities were always on hand. The business end took form in the shape of a Post Exchange, from which the unit derived a handsome revenue. Athletics consisted in the greater part of boxing and wrestling, in which field the unit was ably assisted by Mr. Dintenfass in the roll of civilian boxing instructor. Through his efforts an athletic carnival was held at the gymnasium, in which there were many excellent boxing and wrestling bouts. On the social side of the scale came the very successful Battalion Dance, which was held at the Central Opera House, and was attended by all the men in the unit. In order to accomplish these many things, everyone worked hard, and contrary to the idea preva- lent throughout the country, it can be said that the S. A. T. C. was not the easiest of army departments with which to be connected. At least this was especially true at C. D. 0. S., for there was not da.y in which our

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SZOZ7 O S ' I I f Classtistics We have tried to make a composite student of the two hundred and thirty-eight in the class of 1919, C. D. 0. S. Here is the result : HEIGHT If the students were sufficiently adept at balancing, by standing on each other ' s heads, they would tower to the height of 1,318 feet and 6 inches, almost twice that of the Singer Building. The average height of the class is five feet eight inches. WEIGHT The gross weight is 34,510 pounds of beef. The heaviest member has an adiposity of 242 pounds, the lightest is 92 pounds; the average weight is 145 pounds. CHEST MEASUREMENT (From Cap and Gown Specification.) The average chest measurement is 39 inches; the smallest 32 inches, and the largest 48 inches. (Pretty chesty!) AGE The weight of centuries rests on our shoulders, for our total age is 9,996 years. This, divided by the 238 students gives the average as 24 years. The oldest, who did not mind divulging his age, admitted it to be thirty-eight years; the youngest first saw the light of day 19 years ago. SMOKE Forty-two per cent of the class smoke either cigars, pipe or cigarette. The favorite brand men- tioned was Yennims and 0. P. ' s This injurious habit has probably stunted the growth of the class about 33 feet 2 inches. DRINK Thirty-eight per cent drink. This does not include the soft stuff mentioned, as aqua pura, grape juice, phenol and normal saline. 30