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

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DONALD FRANCIS BUJAK WILLIAM A. CHRIST From the inception of our freshman year Big Don has held the respect of the entire class. At first, for his imposing physique coupled with the mildest and gentlest of manner, and later for his many notable achievements as a student. His integrity and continual drive for perfection (no self-respecting lactobacillus would dare chal- lenge his inlay margins), induced Dr. De Lisi to pick this native of Asbury Park, N. J., as his assistant for the past two years. We are indebted to Manhattan College for sending such a capable alumnus our way. The class acknowledged Don ' s leadership ability by naming him to the Student Council in his senior year, while Psi Omega has banked heavily on him as Pledgemaster and Treasurer. Upon graduation his role as Miss Suurkivi ' s Protector will become a permanent source of mutual happiness when he and our girl Aggie exchange nuptial vows. Graduation will also see Don enter the Navy, to be followed by private practice in New York State. The singular efforts of Bill Christ have done much to enhance the public relations of Colum- bia Dental School throughout the Medical Cen- ter. In addition to these ambassadorial talents he has aided the cause of Psi Omega, serving as Chaplain, Junior Secretary and Senior Secretary, and had the time to pursue the duties of Fresh- man Class President. Bill ' s weekend duties as Assistant Curator of the Museum of Long Island ' s Natural History have presented ample opportunity for the pursuance of his avid inter- est in nature and photography. The remunera- tive aspects of this avocation have resulted in his proud acquisition of the first Cadillac in the class. A maximum of dexterity with a minimum of effort have marked the career of this Hofstra College alumnus as a dental student. Graduation will see Bill and his lovely fiancee, Judy, tie the knot, to be followed by his donning the colors of the U.S.N. The future holds private practice for Bill in his native Hempstead, L. I. 25

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A firm grip by the Booge aids an irrigation procedure in the oral surgery clinic . . . ,,„,„ recall that first morning on the seventh floor when we filled out card after card of registration data, were told to be- ware of histology and physiology by an awesome appearing senior, and were intro- duced to all the niches and corners on the ninth floor. For one year, this was to be our domain. Gross anatomy separated us into groups of four and gave each of us four good friends (including the one on the table). We listened to heart sounds, iden- tified the pudendal artery when it was tagged up, and waited for the cat demon- stration. Physiology demonstrated that even den- tal students were subject to the effects of the Barany chair on the semicircular canals and that a feline in oestrus did not have an extra-pyramidal lesion. JOHN H. BACHARACH The cry It ' s Unbelievable! rings out over the clinic floor, and immediately we know that The Bach is on the scene. The provocation for this familiar comment may be a classmate ' s inlay or the score of yesterday ' s baseball game. In sports as well as dentistry John is a perfection- ist, striving for the ultimate in all his work, and he can consistently be counted on to turn out unbelievably fine work. From Columbia College with a Professional Option degree, John has personifie d the dental student by his unend- ing perseverance and eager desire to learn and improve. His four years at dental school were capped by his election to the Jarvie Society, the Vice Presidency of the Senior Class and Student Council Representative. He has spent his summer vacations working as a waiter, and reading all the literature on dental technique and theory that he could digest between meals. John ' s future plans include a tour of duty for Uncle Sam fol- lowed by private practice in New York. 24

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LOUIS D ' ISIDORI WILLIAM F. DOWLING JR. Up with the crimson six o ' clock dawn, Lou, an alumnus of St. John ' s University, commuted daily to Columbia from his home in Springfield Gardens. The crowded buses and subways served him as a time for studying, a place for analyzing the emotional expressions of curious individuals and a classroom where the qualities of patience and fortitude were developed. Lou ' s freshman year was marked with such noteworthy achieve- ments as introducing an original Loewenhoek microscope in the histology laboratory and play- ing a flawless game of hearts in the ninth floor lounge. The personal events of the sophomore year are necessarily censored, the Diz choosing to claim a state of amnesia for its many be- labored days. When Lou ' s first preparation in Operative was pointed out as one for his class- mates to emulate, a new career began for this young enterpriser. With a keen business sense and a conscientious feeling for dentistry, we look forward to seeing Lou as a definite asset to our profession. The husky chuckle that convulses listeners, the casual mien, the strong convictions — these are outstanding trademarks of this red-headed Irishman from Holy Cross. His non-socialistic political views have provided ample impetus for numerous clashes on political philosophy. Nine-ten A.M. was the appointed hour for the nonchalant appearance of the emerald green fe- dora, due undoubtedly to the vicissitudes of Long Island Railroad commutation from Garden City. The Navy Senior Dental Student Program made possible his marriage to Florence, who provoked his numerous unannounced and spectacular excursions to Trinity College in Washington, D.C. His immediate future includes a naval in- ternship, and active duty for four years after graduation. Following his service career Bill will be located in New England, in the vicinity of Hartford or Worcester. Knowing, of course, the motto Join the Navy and See the World, per- haps some far-flung spot will claim this staunch individualist. 26