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

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WiLLARD Cole Rappleye, A.M., M.D.. SC.D. Dean

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A Message TO THE CLASS OF 1942 I wish to (. ' onvev to every meniher ot the Senior Class my deepest appreciation of the honor you have so graciously bestowed on me in dedicating your Yearbook to nie. I hope that through the years I have been and will continue to be worthy of vour esteem. This year is mv thirteenth year as a member of the teaching staff of the School of Dental and Oral Surgery — a little more dian half the number of years since the school became a unit of Colum- bia University. A short time ago I attended the twentv-fiith anniversary celebration, and I cer- tainly am proud to be a small part of so great an organization that includes the names of Henry S. Dunning, illiam B. Dunning, Henry . Gillett, Arthur Merritt, Harold S. Vaughan. Leuman M. W augh, illard Rappleye, and Houghton Hollidav. As I look back over thir- teen years, tlie school at that time had a fine foundation for die development that was to take place. It had been settled in its new location for a little over a year, and its teaching staff was made up of men who were convinced our school should outrank all odiers. I feel we have come a long wav on the road that leads to the highest peak, but it is a strange truth that perfection is never reached and tlie peak gets higher and higher. I am confident that Columbia has taken her place as a leader in the field of dental education. ou mav rest assured that your faculty will continue its efforts to keep the school in this enviable position. The student body has always been interesting. As long as I can remember each freshman class has been declared tlie best yet, but I would be unjust if I did not tell you that all classes are similar. Each class has the same make-up to a greater or lesser degree. There are some who excel: there are some who have a difficult time; and then there aie those who are average. There are politicians and bookworms, laboratory tenors and overtime workers, and. occasionally, a young lady or two. For a number of years I have worked with your Student Council. ou are to be congratu- lated on your selection of members for this im- portant extra-curricular activity. They are wide- awake and keenly interested in the welfare of the student body and the school. It has been my privilege to have been associated with thirteen groups of fine voung men, seeing them go through the turmoil oi the senior year and then graduate to go into the world to take an active part in the civilization around us. In the past all had been comparatively serene in that civilization. e went about our way of li ing in a manner of complacency, each doing his part to make the world a pleasant place in which to live. Today the w-ar has changed all this. We live in a world filled with confusion and insecurity, and the future will undoubtedly bring great changes. It is in times such as these that we cling to certain unalterable ideals which give us courage to carry on in as nearly normal a manner as possible. The firm belief in the fundamentals of our form of government, the faith in our ability to preserve Uiat government, and the con- viction that we will plav a most important part in making for a successful future will enable us to endure the hardships that lie before us. To die Graduating Class of 1942, wherever you go, whatever you do, I know that the train- ing and associations tliat you have had at Colum- bia will in a great measure help you face the future with great courage and determination. The best of good fortune! Donald J. McLaughlin

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Houghton Holliday. A.B.. D.D.S. Associate Dean