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

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Alexander Dell i Four years ago, in September, Alex Dell entered Dental School after compiling an excellent record at City College. Along with his Bachelor of Science degree, he came with an intellectual curiosity of the highest magnitude. Alex excelled immediately in his basic science courses, and was elected to the William Jarvie Society at the end of his freshman year. An extremely conscientious and talented student, he was always among the first to finish his requirements whether they were in technique, theory or clinical work. He has been an active member of the class, having been elected Treasurer of Alpha Omega and Managing Editor of the yearbook. Alex has received two Dean ' s Scholarships and a National Institutes of Health Fellowship during his four years at dental school. This fellowship gave him the oppor- tunity to do some research in the field of dental materials. Upon graduation, an internship and or military service will follow as well as marriage to his fiancee, Lorraine. Long range plans are indefinite, but California, research and private practice are all distinct probabilities. 28

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Richard Castoria It is not necessary to know Dick very long to become aware of his sincere devotion to dentistry as evidenced by the early- hour debates conducted with instructors who, unsuspectingly, were casual and nonspecific in their discussions. Hailing from Floral Park, L. I.. Dick came to Columbia by way of Hofstra College. With well diversified ability, Rich might be found playing the double bass on a club date or as the family man with his lovely wife Adele and three year old daughter Jeanine, spending a quiet evening at home reading from the Journal of Dental Research. He might be out on the courts for a set or two of tennis or doing a Lindy at a party given by Psi Omega which claims him as a loyal member. Dick showed an interest in dental research early in his career and was elected to membership in the William Jarvie Society. Close association with Dr. Kutscher has afforded him the opportunity to spend his junior year, the summer between junior and senior years and senior year assisting Dr. Kutscher with a National Institutes of Health Research Fellowship. Whether it be testing a new denture adhesive or trying to determine the true color of normal and abnormal gingiva, Dick is forever occupied. In the future Dick plans to enter private practice in Floral Park and, of course, do research work in a hospital. 27

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ST 0fsf 5 Alphonso Edward Di Cerbo With fervent enthusiasm Al. who hails from Schenectady, New York, has maintained the rapid pulse beat of life at Columbia Dental School. Whether it be studying all night for an exam, placing those last six acrylic temporary fillings at 5:30 or conducting himself in affairs extra-curricular our boy with the tempo has shown himself to be master of all he undertakes. After receiving a B.S. degree from Siena College in 1951, the U. S. Army Medical Corps claimed him for two years of service in Japan after which it was back to Siena for a M.S. in Education in 1954. Election to the William Jarvie Society in his sophomore year is a reflection of Al ' s ability as a student. In both junior and senior years he was Dr. De Lisi ' s tireless assistant. An active member in the Psi Omega Fraternity, fellow students recognized Al s ability as a leader by electing him Senator- Editor in his sophomore year. Junior Grandmaster in his junior year and Grandmaster in his senior year. Should your T.V. need fixing the man to see is DiCerbo whose hobby, electronics, has kept him emploved during summer vacations. After graduation. Al plans to take an internship in Oral Sur- gery and then enter private practice in Schenectady with brother Joe. Columbia can well be proud of the man who always seems to be rushing to catch the last train home — and you ' d better believe it. 29