College of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons - Cortex Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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Forezwrd COLLEGE days are often trying days — the rigid routine of classes, the pedan- tic despotism of teachers, the embarrassing exactitude of examinations — all so restraining to the impulsiveness of those still youthful, or tempering to the ambitions of those more staid! Indeed, the road to learning is arduous. We travel it through days of tumult and confusion, seeking both new knowl- edge and new adjustments, but days which after all are delightful. To put in permanent form names, pictures, humor and personal wit- ticisms; to provide a combined history and diary of persons and e ents, objects and incidents, all of interest in our college life and environment — such is the purpose of this volume. It is hoped that within its pages you may find a laugh to please you; perhaps too, a thought that will prove ennobling; and, in the crystallization of the student body sentiment, of which the book is an embodi- ment, a stimulating glow of personal pride. College days, happy days, pleasant to retrospect upon, when later the years gather steadily about us their lengthening shadows and life like a beam of light athwart the sea sinks slowly toward the horizon . . . memories . . .

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In Appreciation THE PUBLICATION of a year book takes many hours, many heads, many ha nds, and much courage. One individual may determine the character of the book and supervise the work, but only through the co-operative effort of all who contribute to the task will the publication attain to any success whatsoever. At this point, therefore, 1 wish to express my appreciation of the com- mendable service rendered by each member of the staff, and of the hearty spirit in which that service was performed. Possibly names should be men- tioned, for everyone has contributed his part, some more than others, ' tis true, but each has done his bit, which after all, is the thing to be commended. in addition to the laudable work of the staf?, 1 wish to mention in a most appreciative manner the work done by Dr. C. B. Rowlingson, and also the co-operation extended by both The Western Osteopath and the Board of Trustees of the College. Each has contributed generously — indeed, it is through the deep friendly interest of Dr. Rowlingson, offered in his untiring effort on behalf of the book, that this annual has been made possible. For his earnest endeavors, therefore, I want to express a feeling of gratitude. Moreover, I am sure that in stating my appreciation to the members of the staff, to Dr. Rowlingson, and to all others who have had a part in the work on this book, 1 am voicing the feelings of the entire student body. ' I ' m-: Editor.