Columbia University College of Pharmacy - Apothekan Yearbook (New York, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1940 volume:

Fairchild Aerial Surveys, Inc.. N. Y. C. :i MARTIN W. JEIVEN eclitor-in-i niel THE 1340 APDTHEKAHf Whether you are of the Class of 1940, or just an interested observer, we hope you like this edition of the Y earbook. A member of the class will, of course, see far more than names made of letters, or pictures composed of scenes and faces—each name is certain to have scores of connotations; every photograph will conjure numer- ous associated ideas, all lending to the book color and value not otherwise apparent. For you who are interested observers, we have tried to show, in as agreeable a manner as possible, what four years at the College have meant to a group of thirty odd students— what they do. how they do it, where and when. Those men to whom they have entrusted their education — thereby becoming the most important char- acters in their collegiate career — have been shown as the men behind the name, not as the degrees after it. In either event, we hope you like our Apothekan. THE 1940 WOTHEKAN Presented by THE GRADUATING CLASS of A COLLEGE OF PHARMACY Columbia University New York City CEDICATIDN We dedicate this volume to you in esteem, affection and gratitude, and in recognition of your distinguished services— —To American Pharmacy, which you have enriched with your scientific labors; —To the College of Pharmacy, in which you are a pillar of wis- dom and learning; —To the students; to whom you are an inspiration as teacher and as friend. Your personality is, and will he, a powerful and lasting influence in our private lives, as well as in our professional careers. You will ever stand before us as an outstanding example of that rare combination of fine mind and fine character. In making this acknowledgment of our indebtedness and offering this tribute to your achievements, we honor ourselves more, by honoring you. Ave atque vale. 7 lie Glass of Nineteen-Forty. DR. CURT P. WIMMER The gracious act on your part, to dedicate your yearbook to me. offers trie opportunity ol a personal word which, I hope, you will carry with you on your road through life. ' I ou have recently participated in a colorful and interesting spectacle, the University Com- mencement. It was a happy day for you: a great load had fallen from your shoulders, you were free from College work, free from boning for exams, free from worry about marks and passing grades. Still, that word ' Commence- ment has a deeper meaning. It means, in short, that a new period in your lile begins — commences — when you must show what stuff you are made of; what you can and will do with the education with which the University has equipped you. It means that now you are on your own. On the evening of commencement day, when the degrees have been conferred, and the speeches made, a little voice within you may ask: Little man, what now? The answer is that you are young, hopeful, optimistic and that, if you are the right sort, somewhere will be a place for you. To find and to hold that place, two attributes will help you more than medals, diplomas or degrees. Have tolerance towards others and self-confidence in your ability. Tolerance is a fine old doctrine, one of the best, but often lacking in people. The curious thing about intolerance is thai it refuses to allow to others what it linds easy to excuse when practiced by itself. If others do not think or believe as you do. why should you try to set them right? There is always the chance that you are the one who is mistaken. To preach tolerance in a world of war and hate and strife is like a voice in the wilderness, yet we must preserve it and practice it with all our might. Have confidence in yourself and your abil- ity: fix a certain goal for yourself early in your career and have confidence that you will attain it. Have no such words as it can ' t be done in your vocabulary — make up your mind to do the thing the other fellow has failed to do. Don t be a drifter who permits life to push him here and there; be a pusher yourself. Re- member what Edgar Guest says: Oh. youth go forth and do. You, too, to fame may rise; You can be strong and wise. Stand up to life and be the man— You can if you II but think you can. The great were once as you. 1 ou envy them their proud success? Twas won with gifts that you possess. My sincerest wishes for your success in life are with you — always. CURT P. WIMMER. Mr. Walter B. Simpson Registrar Miss Estelle Haines Miss Eleanor Kerker Assistant Registrar ADMINISTRATION To the Class of 1940 It has always been extremely difficult for me to compose first, a request for the payment of an overdue indebtedness and second, a message to a graduating class which, while telling the truth, will still be acceptable. The four years of my acquaintanceship with you shows you to be much the same as the thirty other classes that have gone before during my incumbency of office at the College. To say that you are the best group ever to pass through my ex- perience would strain to the limit the forgiving qualities of St. Peter himself. Seriously, however, I do feel that you have on the whole, taken such advantage of your opportunities as students that you will be fully equipped to occupy with honor to vourselves and your College those positions in the drug industry which just now are beginning to increase in number. My best wishes go with you, and the parting hope that you will always find time and opportunity to participate generously in the activities of the Alumni Association and the College. V. B. SIMPSON Miss Nancy Morgavero Assistant Librarian •• 6 1 j R ' ? sM __ n l - B ' fc 3ctl fijj if- - n Hi ■« ■ - —-j iH Js CB • - ■ 1 DEAN CHARLES W. BALLARD The Class of 40 has witnessed sweeping changes in an educa- tional system whereby the path they voluntarily chose in phar- macy training has become obliga- tory on their successors. As is the case in all transitions, complica- tions have arisen and adjustments between old and new order have been necessary. At such times there is always the tendency to magnify the virtues of the new and deprecate those of the older order. There is also the tendency to overlook the fact that what is new and novel today will inevitably give way to the old of tomorrow. ]f you are inclined to contrast your educational program with that of succeeding classes, keep in mind that your willingness to undertake the longer route to a degree in pharmacy was a contributory factor in establishing it as an obligatory procedure. The first baccalaureate degrees in pharmacy at Columbia were granted in 1924 and for several years thereafter it was the only pharmacy college in New York State maintaining a four-year program. Despite the fact that the tuition received did not cover the cost, no more than it does today. Columbia Pharmacy continued to offer a program which represented an advance in phar- maceutical education. By so doing it paved the way for the present requirement and the students who voluntarily enrolled for the baccalaureate degree have in great measure made it possible. The Class of 40 also has the distinction of graduating in a year wherein the number of graduates in New York State is the smallest in several decades. Un- doubtedly this situation will favorably affect the possibilities of placement after graduation and among these opportunities the practice of pharmacy should receive serious attention. In the past the graduate with the baccalaureate degree has all too often regarded the drug store as less advantageous than industrial employment. Perhaps the immediate prospects of the latter are more attractive, but in the long run retail pharmacy is not without compensating advantages, especially away from the crowded areas. The low output of pharmacy graduates throughout the country may very- possibly result in a change in the character of the drug store and the elimination of certain features which are not compatible with pharmacy as a profession. Finally, to the individual members of the Class of 40. I sincerely wish you satisfaction and success in your future undertakings. . . . for the departments ' section of the yearbook, we plan something a bit more personal than the usual, cola external views generally presented —• something that will give life to the departments as well as to the book ... FACULTY CHEMISTRY This department includes those subjects comprising a major course of studies through the four years. We also get unknowns, likewise a cause for study over four years. Professor Abraham Taub was selected the most ambitious Faculty member by the Senior Class. Well qualified to know. Professor Taub states that new graduates should not wait for pull to ge t you a job. Tackle anything within reason and make good at it until a better opportunity arises. He is one of our American Men of Science faculty members (also Drs. Ballard. Wimmer. Halsey. Carter. Hart), which see for complete listing of organizations. Reading. Theatre. Professional meetings, dinners and socials occupy Professor Taub s evenings, leaving two a week free to relax in, except when a GWTW is published, or during exam weeks. In the summer months, he visits with a good friend. Old Sol and probably tells such tales as to have his ears burned. Learn to keep your mouth shut and your ears open, and don ' t feel that you are above criticism, ' is advised by Mr. Liberman. because there is a lot that you still don t know. Reading and research occupy his spare time, sailing and hiking his vacation (?). Chief hobby is Philately, which is also the pastime for his departmental associate, Mr. Givens. Adviser for the earbook staff, Secretary of the New York Branch of the Amer- ican Pharmaceutical Association and member of the American Chemical Society and of Phi Delta Chi fraternity, besides several social organizations and professional activities, keep Mr. Givens rather much oc- cupied, so much so, in fact, that it ' s a matte. ' of either you see Mr. Givens, or you don t. Mr. Anzelmi offers when you play, play hard; when you work, don t play at all as essential advice, and, although this is no editorial, we are fully inclined to view- that quotation as a definitely necessary bit ol wis- dom to carry to the World. Phi Lambda Upsilon, Phi Delia Chi and the Dante Circle, are Mr. Anzelmi s fra- ternities, a consistently good score in bowling his main sport, and home with Mrs. Anzelmi and Teresa Marie (5 yrs.) his evening di- versio n. Hobby is photography, as it is that of Mr. Baer. also of this department. Mr. Baer is member of the Sigma Kappa Chi fraternity, and enjoys a very wholesome summer vacation— part spent studying, the rrpTTT DEPARTMENT The Chemistry laboratory . . . samples and precipitates rest in relaxing. I I! wager that he takes some good pictures during these vacations also. How about shooting us. Harold? Hard to find Mr. Bell, Brother Alumnus now, spent a great deal of his time dur- ing our Quant course trying to tell us that it is rather difficult, and requires more experience than we have, to determine the weight, in three decimal places, of pre- cipitates on desk-top. Little does he know the intricate methods devised to neat his little record book— the one that told of the distribution of samples in the class. Or maybe he does know? Or doesn t he? With his work for advanced degrees, and activities in various organizations, it is small wonder that we find athletic Mr. Bell hard-to-find. For hours we thought. How are we going to insert that paragraph the Iinotyper ingnored, without upsetting the entire format? How can we tell of Mr. Liberman s insatiable scientific curiosity? His constant study and intensive research which has earned him the admiration and respect of all the students? We did not know, so we decided to leave the entire matter out. Dr. Arthur W. Thomas is titular head of the Department of Chemistry. His lectures are delivered in a highly active, almost nervous, manner. His main interest is in colloidal chemistry, and often have we been intrigued by his lectures in that subject, wherein he would advance the very latest in colloidal theories in such a manner that even chemistry beginners would leave the lecture feeling that he knew all about it. and there is no question but that he did. The chemistry department, gentlemen, is a good department. Croup Picture on Faculty Divider. Top: Standing: Mr. Baer. Mr. Bell: Sealed: Mr. Anzeimi. Prof. A. Tauh. Mr. Givens. Mr. Liberman MATERIA MEDICA The Materia Medica curriculum consists of a greater variety of seemingly unre- lated courses than any other at the College. Physiology. Pharmacology. Posology. Toxicology, Zoology, Bacteriology and Pharmacognosy, are but part of the array. Undoubtedly the entire department envies Dr. Redden who is in charge of a mere two syllable course, First Aid. Dr. Ballard, departmental head, no doubt has full rights of parity with prominent Washingtonians, what with his associations mA.Ph.A.,N.Y.S.Ph.A..EX.N.Y.M.b.. T.B.S., and D.V., to mention but a few. In order to better handle all those activities. Dr. Ballard engages in the sport o f using up lead pencils writing things, etc. To graduates, best suggestion is Be on Time. Associate of Dr. Ballard, and chosen liveliest faculty member by the graduating class, is Professor Harry Taub. A regular at the Faculty-Senior bowling tourna- ments. Prof. Taub will also try his hand at the chess-board with any comer, besides being ready to lecture on his hobby of Photomicrography at almost any time. Besides that, how have you been Philately? But those are only hobbies. He also finds time to hold executive offices in several professional organizations, not to speak of membership in the other organizations too numerous to mention. Yes, Prof. Taub also does an excellent leaching job. getting stuck on the Queensboro Bridge only about twice a year. Professor Franchon Hart, sole woman on the faculty, does not lei the men sur- pass her in amount of work accomplished. Prof. Hart engages in the year round hobby of music, and the warmer month activities of gardening and tennis. In pro- fessional organization work, we find listed six activities and an etc.; but knowing Prof. Hart (remember the agar stain and Gram ' s medium?) we somehow suspect the itemized etc. would result in totals of more n twelve. Dr. Halsey. amazing students by drawing diagrams equally well from left or right side, probably is expert at his sport of tennis, using the new two hand grip (one to a racquet). He also engages in fencing, fishing and rowing, if you call thai sport. Teaching his daughter (who knows what the H before Randolph means), science is his chief hobby, and teaching that subject to sludents is his chief diver- sion, if you call that a diversion. But he swims and fishes summers at Soulhold. (Good trick, doc.) Attend meetings and meet people is advanced by Mr. PoUrny as being very important for young graduates. He is himself a participating member ol Iwo C ol- legiate fraternities, besides several professional organizations to which he belongs. Fishing is the sport which probably helped Mr. Pokorny with those qualities which led to his being chosen I lie graduates most patient faculty member. Getting out ol sand-hills in go I ring would also help, except that his score is in the low eighties (one hundred and . . .?) Our bowling champion, Mr. Blumberg, also engages in four other sports and an etc. Evenings, he indulges in the four S —movies, dates, shows and cards. Mr. Blumberg is affectionately known as is not listening) . Barney to the boys, but always! (when he Pedacius Dioscorides, a Greek army surgeon, studied and described, during his extensive travels with Nero s army, more than six hundred varieties of plants, some of which are being widely used in the present day. Materia Medica is the collective name given to the study of drugs used to cure or alleviate the numerous diseases of the human body. The study of these drugs at the college is intensive, and provides the basis for the Materia Medica courses. ' While the knowledge of Pharmacy and Chemistry is essential for thorough understanding of Materia Medica, this department performs the initial task of famil- iarizing the student with the drugs in their crude state, and then goes on to discuss their uses and modes of administration. The complete information is very essential, in that many drugs are as deadly as a sharp razor, and knowledge of the exact therapeutic dose— from a poison like acenitine which is given in infinitesimal doses, to a galenical like Citrate of Mag- nesia which is given in doses of several ounces. — is absolutely required, ' ' The Materia Medica department, gentlemen, is a good department. Group Picture on Faculty Divider, Upper Center: Standing: Mr. Blumberg. Mr. Pokorny: Seated: Dr. Halsey. Dr. Ballard. Pn Hart The Bacteriology laboratory . . . bugs and stains PHARMACY Most directly concerned with our professional duties, are the courses in this Pharmacy department curriculum; manufacturing and dispensing are the major subjects: latin, arithmetic, jurisprudence, economics and sundries serve to enlarge ana broaden the base of studies. The Pharmacy courses themselves are concerned with the preparing, compound- ing and combining substances of vegetable, mineral or animal origin for medicinal purposes. The allied courses enable the student to become somewhat acquainted with the business, legal and commercial aspects of the profession, so providing him with a foundation on which to construct his tower of experience. Dr. Curt P. Wimmer is head of the department and dedicatee of the Apothekan for 1Q40. We can. therefore, add but little to what has already been said about our feelings towards him. Very often, a student will ask Dr. Wimmer how to go about attaining a high position in the world, and the answer always is. Work. Work. Work . . . The student says ha, and goes back to the radio. Dr. Wimmer. however, shows what he means, by doing it. He lists the hobby of research work on Pharmaceutical and technical preparations: summer activities of studying and keeping up with advances in Pharmacy and related sciences: eve- nings are devoted to professional meetings. Dr. Wimmer s record is proof of the fact that it pays to work . . . w . . . Directly associated with our activities in the back room of Pharmacies, are the courses given by Dr. Brown, placing upon him the duty of preparing us for that high position. Dr. Brown, himself a practicing pharmacist in the off months, is well-equipped for that position. He is a member of the Phi Delta Chi fraternity and the Dante Circle. Civic and Church work are the major interests for Dr. Brown s leisure hours. Ce nest que Ie premier pas qui coute, has been advanced by Dr. Carter as im- portant to remember that only the first step counts when one is hiking the Long Trail in the Creen Mountains of Vermont, else one does not get the chance (ever again) to motor through Canada. Dr. Carter is an all-around Sportsman, quite proficient in many and able to show-up the seniors at every bowling meet. He is an active organization mem- ber, and Regent-Secretary for the X. . Kappa Psi Alumni. He reads the Dispensatory before going The Pharmacy laboratory . . . face-sheets and imports t o bed! Not onk that, bul Mr. Miale admits eating occasionally when at home. Those are masterful preoccupations to start with, out four year old Barbara Jean and his dear wife occupy a good deal ol his spare time. That is, the lime left after taking active part in the activities of the Dante Circle and the other fraternities of which he is a member— Kappa Psi and Phi Lambda Epsilon. Mr. Miale engages in the sports of Handball and Swimming, and claims to have tried deep-sea fishing, and also bowled, but offers Treat others as you would have others treat you as best advice for graduates. Besides being President of the Alumni Association, Mr. Amsterdam believes that active interest in the associations of your chosen field is a great factor if one is to advance. Not only that, but he is also basketball mentor, member of the Delta Sigma Theta, Tau Delta Mu and Rho Pi Phi fraternities, among others, providing perfect proof of practicing postulates preached. Professor Frederick D. Lascoff optimistically prepares us for the delicate task ol selecting and purchasing a pharmacy, recommending (entirely coincidentally) that we make every effort to bring credit to the profession of pharmacy. Professor Lascoff owns a well-known collection of Pharmaceutical antiques, and also makes fine use of his Leica when partaking of the Great Outdoors during the summer. He usually startles students by appearing at even class session, while they read in journals and papers that he has been lecturing at distant functions and meetings; ail that, and president of the N. Y. County Pharmaceutical Society, too. There is a great deal of various types of language that one may use when describ- ing the Pharmacy department, and there are very few of them we have space to print. We can only say. in tones good and strong, that . . . The Pharmacy department, gentlemen, is a good department. Group Picture on Faculty Divider. Lower Center: Standing: Mr. Miale, Mr. Anijlerclani: Sealed: Prof. Carler. Dr. Wimmer, Dr. Brown Walking past Furnalcl Hall - to Journalism FINE ARTS Reading maketh a full man, conference a ready man, and writing an exact man. And therefore if a man write little lie had need have a great memory: if he confer little he had need have a present wit; and if he read little he had need have much cunning to know that he doth not . . . Histories make men wise, poets witty, the mathematics subtle, natural philoso- phy deep, moral grave. logic and rhetoric able to contend. Abeuni studia in mores. F. Bacon A wide range ol courses are included under the heading of this department, extending from Contemporary Civilization and English, through the languages. Physics and Mathematics, to Botany and Zoology. Outstanding among the members of the staff, from our point of view, is Mr. Reinhard H. Luthin. for he has spent ten years in Pharmacy. Ten! Now he engages in the hobby of collecting material on Lincoln and the Civil War. and in the very much recommended hobby of Avoi . . . ding physical exercise. Mr. Luthin s advice should be particularly noted . . . make Pharmacy more ethical and less com- mercial, if possible . . . also, support your college both spiritually and materially . . . The graduating class did not have the opportunity of studying under Mr. Luthin. as they also missed Messrs. Howard Levi, Siegfried MuIIer, and Harold Boner of the present staff. Mr. David Sole, however, taught us Mathematics, turning our collective heads into conic sections and putting calculi in our eyes. Nothing but the best for our Mr. Sole. Tall, strong, silent Mr. Arthur Ingenhuett ( was he nervous, or just hungry? ) Germanized our accents over a two year period, but not having us for a toid year, be wasn t able to really finish de job. Our Freshman instructors, Mr. Leslie Marchand and Mr. Edward A. Campbell in English and American History respectively, are no longer with us, and our memories are restricted to the vague happenings in their courses — the weekly essay for Mr. Marchand and twenty pages per week for Mr. Campbell, and how some discussions would start, go, and keep going, being very healthy and interesting. Contemporary Literature was rendered by Mr. Bradford Smith, a fact which increased the circulation of his two novels at that time, and created quite an interest among some members of the class when he published one soon after he left us— the American Quest i — reviews and advertising followed actively by all members of the class. For the record, a complete listing of the members of this department and their courses are as follows: Arthur H. Ingenhuett German Howard Levi Mathematics Reinhard H. Luthin Contemporary Civilization Siegfried H. MuIIer German David Sole Matbematics Harold A. Boner English Those whom the Senior Class have studied under, include, besides Messrs. Ingenhuett and Sole, Leslie A. Marchand English Edward G. Campbell American History Bradford Smith Contemporary Literature Group Picture on Faculty Divider. Bottom: Mr. Lutiiin. Mr. Sole. Mr. Bomer THE SCHOOL... A School History was scheduled to appear at this point. Seymour Kottler wrote it, and it clearly told of the beginning of this institution, of the way it filled a sore need for Pharmacy a century ago. It related the many difficulties that beset so young an organization; of the many odd places in which class meetings had to be held; of how fortunate we were to have such men as Torrey, Doremus. Mayer, Maisch, Chandler, Squibb and Rusby lend their time and talents to ensure proper incubation of the new College. It told of the excellent work being done by the present administration to maintain the school on an ever rising plane. We thought, however, you would rather see the school a bit differently — go a bit deeper than the picture we thought of putting on the next page. We hope we are right, and that we succeed in doing so. Few visitors to the College ever take the hike to the sixth floor, where the Chemistry labs are located. Even fewer find occasion to sit in the hall window and look out on the adjacent columns. If they did, they would see stone almost solidly blacked with the initials and names of students attending the College further back than is convenient to remember. Many Seniors, looking out the window are often surprised to see their names, not recalling that they had scrawled it themselves some years before. Old Crads ' would find cause for many reminiscent thoughts from the scribblings written there on the old. silent stone. An awe-inspiring sight for Freshmen is the well-locked fifth floor lab in the new part of the building. To inexperienced eyes, the lab seems to contain a great deal of new and novel equipment that invites many curious glances, equally as much as does the strange apparatus facing the glass door as one passes the fourth floor Bacteriology lab. Very impressive, and all that equipment has prob- ably provoked many thoughts in those who are reading this and laughing, because they have not thought back on their feelings, in those days when. That Materia Medica floor also boasts of Minnie the Cat. Liked bv both facultv and students, she lias developed a blase manner of promenading trie desks during lecture, knowing full well that if she came within reach of either lecturer or stu- dent, she would be gently petted. Many a student, as she rubbed past his legs during an examination, has hoped that he had listened to lectures as attentively as she seems to. The recitation rooms of the 3rd floor are never out of use. During hours when no classes are being held, as many as five totally independent groups of two or three students will be seated quietly about, reviewing course-matter. The nearly complete hush which seems to cover each group, although all are conversing, really gives rise to odd sensations when one has any cause to pass through those rooms. The amphitheatred lecture hall, with the parts of its flooring that prevents entry in the midst of a lecture without loud pedal announcements, and its small balcony on which someone is locked every Spring, are not forgotten by students . . . ever. Lockers. Old Apothecary. lunch room, Apothekan Office, Redox Office, are located in the basement. A fact that some students may be glad to hear, is that from certain points in that basement the acoustics are so good that almost every word can be heard on the first floor. No. you can ' t take it back . . . what s said, is said. Finally, the library, dispensing lab. Trustees room, general office and Dean s office are located on the first floor. As a result of the cordial invitations extended by Dr. Ballard, when, in answer to a question, a student says he is going to see the Dean, others do not wonder whether he is a subject for suspension— he might be going in to discuss a matter of general or pers onal interest. That, sir, is our College. We are proud of it. ' wmrnm 19 4 SENIORS LEWIS HAROLD ACKER Long Island University Vox Pop; Delta Sigma Theta, vice- chancellor; Basketball, 1, J, 5, 4. JACOB ALPERT Tau Delta Mu. president. BERNARD ARCHER Kappa Psi, treasurer 3, regent 4. HECTOR D. ASCIONE Vox Pop; Dante Circle, historian. DORIS BERLIN ALBERT BREUER ox Pop: Lambda Kappa Si ma. secre- Vox Pop. tary 5. president 4: Honor Roll 1, 5: Student Council 4: Class Secretary 2. j Interfrat Dance Committee 4: Apothek an 2: .Menoran Society 2. CATELLO BL ' OXECORE CHARLES CORN Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute Alpha Zeta Omega, sub-directorum College of the City of New York Basketball cheering squad 2. PHILIP DANIEL De BELLIS Ph.G.. Columbia, 1937 New York University Dante Circle; Italian Pharmaceutical Association ALFRED STANFORD DON1GER Vox Pop; Junior Trustee Award: Senior Seabury Scholarship. HAROLD DORFMAN Vox Pop; Freshman track. KENNETH DUBROVSKY Vox Pop; Sigma Tau Epsilon; Student Council, president 4; Class president 2, 5; Columbia Spectator. Contributing Board. 5; Ring and Key Committee; Columbia Legislative Committee 5: Apothekan 4; International Student Aid Fund Comm. MELYIX FEIGEX ox Pop: Delta Sigma Tlieta: Apothekan 4; Basketball 1, 2, 5. 4; Redox, editor. IRW ' IX G1TTLE L X ' ox Pop; Freskman track. JOHX HEZA Kappa Psi. SAM HOFFMAN Vox Pop. MAX HUTTNER Master in Pharmacy, University or Lwow, Poland. MELFORD S. JABLIN Philadelphia College of Pharmacy Alpha Zeta Omega. Directorum: Interfrat Dance, chairman. MARTIN W. JEIVEN Vox Pop; Apothelcan, Editor-in-Chief; Student Council 5, 4; Columbia Spectator, Contributing Board. MAURICE JOONDEPH Alpha Zeta Omega; Basketball I, 2. Class historian 1. secretary, 4. 3- 4: MORRIS KASDIN Wesf Virginia University New York University LAWRENCE C. KOREY Columbia University. B.S. 1936 ox Pop: Alpha Zeta Omega, treasurer. SEYMOUR DANIEL KOTTLER Vox Pop: Class Historian 3. 4. ANTHONY LOFFREDO Dante Circle, vice-president; Senior Prom Committee; Redox staff; Apothekan cover advisor. RALPH WILLIAM MEGNA Vox Pop: Dante Circle, treasurer 4; Basketball 1, 2, 5, 4; Interfrat Dance Committee; Senior Prom Committee: Apothekan 5, 4. JOSEPH MEYER Long Island University Vox Pop; Class graduation marshal. FREDRIC V. MORGENSTERN Worcester Polytechnic Institute College of the City of New York Apothekan 4: Senior Prom Committee: Chess Team 2. ALBERT R. NASWICH Alpha Zeta Omega, Signare 4; Fresh- man Class President: Vice-President Class 5: Menorah Society, Vice-President 2: Basketball Cheer Leading Squad 1.2: Basketball Assistant Manager. 5. EUGENE V. PORRO Honor Roll. 2, 5: Vox Pop; Dante Circle. President; Senior Class. President; Apo- thelcan. Associate Editor: Senior Prom Committee. CHARLES PRESTIGIACOMO Brooklyn College Vox Pop; Dante Circle; Honor Roll I, 2: Class vice-president 4; Sophomore Trustee Scholarsh ip. SHEPARD LEON PRYLUCK Apothelon 4: Redox Staff; Menorah Society 2. 5. (Lower Left Pliolo) DAN M. REBACK University of Alabama Vox Pop; Spectator Contributing Board 3; Class Secretary 3. (Lower Center Photo) HERBERT LOUIS SALZMAN New York University Vox Pop; Sigma Tau Epsilon, chancellor; Basketball 1. 2. 5, manager 4; Interfrat Dance Committee; Senior Prom Com- mittee; ApotheI an; Class Historian 2; Menorah Society 1, 2. (Lower Right P iolo) THE CLASS... Hold your hat! Professor Taub s potentiometric determinations are snowing extraordinary re- sults; Mr. Liberman s delicate analyses are disrupted: traffic jams on Broadway, Meteorologists in Bronx Park scratch their heads in amazement and there are abnormal tides on the coast. Tornado? Earthquake? Uh-uh. It ' s June 5; the Class of 1940 is mournfully leaving school for the last time. Nothing at all like four years ago, when we nervously approached 68th Street, suspecting every other person of about our age of being a prospective class-mate •— that time when we first sat in the lecture hall and smiled gently, firmly, but weakly at our neighbors-to-be. Yes sir, those were the days we were actually civil to each other. Among other things notable at that time, were: 1 ) We were all in our seats when class started, 2) We said nothing during lecture, or 5) If anything was said, it was said in a whisper, 4) All books we had open were pertinent to the subject at hand, and 5) At hours end, if lecturer were not finished, he was reasonably sure that we would be present when he did finish. . . . but then we found out that teachers always carried on if we straggled in, conversed loudly, read Argosy or leaped out at the sound of the bell. (Dear Printer: How many times must w 7 e tell you to insert the words something awful after carried on ?) It was a pretty good first year, though. Several of us passed some courses, others became Sophomores. We had an affair, a bus trip to Rutgers, and a proposed boat ride, all planned by Naswich . . . Frosh pres. Remember his election? As a result of our two class sections, political parties were formed, consisting , of Henry Hershkowitz (since gone), Pryluck. Berlin and Feigen on one side, and Naswich, John Kollar (s.g.) Salzman and Joondeph on the other. After electioneering, lining up votes, circulars and what-not, the crucial moment finally arrived during the Chem lab. period. Professor Jayne (s.g.) allowed the time for the speeches that everyone knows never sways any election; but this was to be different. Naswich speaks — everyone sits. Hershkowitz delivers — everyone is numb. Then Pryluck rises — talks — and wins the election! To this very day, Naswich thanks Pryluck (later to become famous for his highly-poohed economic discussion of the relative merits of Ketchup or Mustard) for having made the speech that clinched the election— for the other side. In that year, we regretted the passing of Dr. George C. Diekman. well known to Pharmacy and to the World. We regretted, also, having taken fidgety notes in Dr. Amy s chem class, not realizing till the last moment that they were his farewell lectures, and that we were soon to hear Dean Amy announce his retirement. So, like the clowns of drama, we laughed and cried as we hurriedly forgot seven Freshman courses during the vacation. The next vear was a very eventful one. Korey. Jablin, Kasdin, Acker, Doniger, Morgenstem and Meyer joined the class. Dr. Ballard became Dean. The lounge was opened. The Dean ' s office was moved to the ground floor in answer to the requests of the many students who postulated that one had less to fall when one is thrown out nearer a sidewalk. Use of the elevator was forbidden. Feigen ran for office. But Dubrovsky was elected President, and Jeiven. Vice-President. (He says Yice-Presidenting isn ' t so bad, because if you get paid for it. you ' re getting good — for nothing.) Berlin and Salzman completed the slate as Secretary and Historian respectively. This election was held on the fourth floor . . . microscopes . . . botany . . . Lewitus . . . Lewitus! We were having Mr. Lewitus. Others insist Mr. Lewitus (s.g.) was having us (Gittleman — work. Salzman — keep quiet, Nasvvich — Out!) Either way. it was no hair off his head. We organized an intramural indoor baseball team to compete with other profes- sional divisions at the University. Yes, you ' re right. we had made that last out, and if we had another run, and if the other boys weren ' t so good, we might have won top honors — but second- best was better than getting swelled heads. The lounge we got that year was very beneficial in that those of the class who had the gambling spirit (their names are marked with an x on the senior pages) were now to be seen twiddling their thumbs every afternoon in the lounge, instead of in other less likely places. Under a new system inaugurated that year, we were to elect our Junior class officers at the end of our Sophomore year. Nothing very outstanding occurred. Feigen ran for office. Dubrovsky was re-elected president, and Jeiven became our new student council representative. (He says student councilling is good for small folk — because instead of being so short, you are now solon.) Naswich, Salzman and Kottler succeeded as our Junior class Vice-President, Secretary and Historian. On the council. Jeiven and Dubrovsky took a majority of offices by being elected Secretary and Vice-President of that body. That was the year, remember, when we arranged for a beer-party at the Embassy Hotel. It was an interesting affair. We must recall Naswich and Dubrovsky hav- ing a special race permissible only because the female element of the class was not present. And being, as one would say, violently evicted for causing too much commotion, besides being asked to pay for spilling beer on the floor (which same was beer-saturated long before our arrival) and on the furniture (which seemed to have been a patchwork affair made of old bar-wipers). The race between Nash and Dubrow, incidentally, was no more than a strip to near nude affair. (We thought you d like to know.) Then. like the clown of Drama, we laughed as we hurriedly forgot eight Sopho- more courses during the vacation. Time passes, and in the Fall of 1938. there we are back as Juniors. More time passes, comes the Senior elections. Morgenstern, Breuer, Naswich and Porro can- didates. By a newfangled primary Naswich and Porro are eliminated, but realize that the will of the class has been frustrated. They join Forces to have a successful write-in vote, giving Naswich top honors. But faculty disagrees arguing on power of a by-law that prohibits write-ins on elections. Contest re-run on old system of count, and Naswich and Porro emerge victorious. As a result of not too much coercion, Naswich figures his way clear to withdraw before the final ballot, leaving Porro undisputed choice of the class. As simply as all that, does one relate an event which created more discussion and debate than any other matter in our entire four-year career, except maybe one other, of which more later. As for our class officers, Jeiven and Dubrovsky become the Student Councillors (the latter selected President of that body) . Joondeph takes the post of Secretary, and Kottler is railroaded to the Historian position. Feigen? He ran for office. The much discussed matter at the close of the Junior year, was nothing more than a bit of a dispute over the arrangements for the Annual School Affair. The incident was soon settled, and the dance was a success. (The foregoing is highly diplomatic. Secret archives tell of class meetings, fac- ulty meetings, faculty-class meetings, circulars, intrigue, speeches and boycotts. Those incidents, however, are best confined to the realm of pure memory . . . all agree.) And we did not cry r very 7 much as we laughingly forgot nine Junior courses during the vacation. Quick, like an F on our Phosphate determination, here we are Seniors. We found the entire activity of the College practically resting on our shoulders— and came through admirably. For the first time, an interfraternity dance was proposed, planned, executed and proven highly successful; something we needed all the while. Jablin. Salzman. Megna, Berlin and Acker are to be thanked for instituting what is hoped will be an annual function. Redox. ' again a first for the Senior Class, was handled by Dubrovsky to start, later by Feigen. It was a newspaper, designed to bring to all the students news of interest that concerned them or their school. Jeiven was consultant editor, considering his previous experience, and yearbook job. There again is a story of work accomplished in the face of great odds. After talk of pamphlets, brochures and elaborate programs. Jeiven set them all aside, deter- mining that the Class of ' 40 would have a yearbook as good as any. He worked doggedly at it, and here it is. As good as any, better than some. Porro, as Class President, really showed what a dynamo of energy he was. handling all his jobs very neatly, and being literary editor of the yearbook and president of the Dante Circle besides. Presti, as Vice-President, made the arrangements for the Senior Prom, at the Cocoanut Grove, which, except for graduation, practically ended the year. At first, there was much talk of a stag after for the boys. Lots of debate. Porro and Presti almost frantic. That later resolved into a Westchester plan giving way to a Greenwich Village idea. In snappy conclusion to the whole matter, Presti fixed the very fine affair at the Park Central. With finals and graduation only three weeks later, the boys were able to talk about it only for a week, or, as Kottler warned his date, on Monday you will be picked limb from limb by the guys. How true. Ail the members of the class gleefully became actors for a night, during the very impressive ana ceremonious class night allair. Prof. Harry Taub started something at this affair. He gave Al Doniger his lirsl medal. Whereupon. Al. having his appetite whetted, proceeded to take a few others. Eight more, including all awards. In fact, he walked away with practically all that were presented. The complete program for the gala affair may be something to remember, and here it is: Greetings Mr. H. J. Amsterdam Address Dr. Ballard Alumni prize awards Prof H. Taub Gold medal Al Doniger Silver medal Fred Morgenstern Bronze medal Doris Berlin Honor Roll. Senior Doniger. Morgenstern. Berlin. Korey, Presti Prizes Prof. A. 1 aub Brei ten bach Doniger Do rime Presti Squibb Weissman. 42 Diekman, German Apothecary, Kappa Psi, Lehn and Fink. Olsnansky, Westchester County Pharmaceutical Assn. all the above to Al Doniger, presented by Dr. Wimmer Italian Pharmaceutical Assn. ... by H. T. F. Givens to E. Kramer 42 N. Y. State Pharmaceutical Assn. ... by H. T. F. Givens to Martin Jeiven George Seabury Scholarship ... by Dean Ballard to W. H. Luckey 41 Mr. Amsterdam presented the Athletic awards. Prof. Hart presented Doris Berlin with the Leiterman prize, and Mrs. Ballard gave the same Miss Berlin the Lambda Kappa Sigma award. The Boys of 1940 — Presti. Acker. Meyer. Loffredo. Dubrovsky, Buonecore, Korey, Porro. Feigen, Reback — gave out with an excellent program of entertain- ment. With Reback as emcee, Presti sang. Then again. And again. Very well and beautifully as everyone knew he would. High spot of the program was a televised visit to the Mucktic Laboratories with Prof. Porro and Dr. Loffredo. The synthesis of para baglic mucktate was ably done before our very ears. Remember? At last the final day of school. (That rumbling must mean it s going to rain.) Well, guess well say. Good-bye ' . and call it a . . . Who-o-ops! There goes the Senior Class! Hold vour hat! 3B5 DAYS A YEAR... He was a College graduate. But when Miss R. Zoint came into the Hombrol Pharmacy for her pills of Muctanilic Anhydcohol. he had to Acker to wait while the proprietor showed him how to proceed. First you Porro 11 the glycerin on the licorice and Presti mass to Megna Bolus, then . . . excuse me, I hear a customer — I II hur-Reback. Morgen (the clerk) was al-Loffredo proceeding without further directions, so he carefully polished his spatula while waiting for the boss to return. Bad to be in this back room, remarked the boss on his arrival. Bad since DeBellis broken. I told the mechanic to Jablin a new dry-cell, but Heza pretty lazy fellow, Korey s the chief s brother-in-law. Ah, now Alpert in some dilute acid and let it brew. ' Breu-er? Yes, you see. the Carbon Dioxide Kasdin come out yet — no. there— it s Corn to start Berlin. You finish up. Morg, 1 II be back in two hours. Morgen worked like mad. so when the boss returned he was able to say. Well, for . . . Archer done yet? I d be Doniger d hour ago. It s April now, but it will be Joondeph you don t snap out of it. Finnish up . . . Russia self. I m through now. lipped Morgen. What Fei-gen we get for it? Well Ascione $1.10, cost price. No. don t Gittleman to deliver it. take it to Brooklyn yourself, and Naswich street Miss Zoint lives on. ' Thus did Morgen venture into Brooklyn, finding the house, 86 Glow Street, alter no little search. He approached a closed door behind a locked gate, and yelled vainly for someone to open up. Hm-m-m, no Dorfman to open doors in Brooklyn, mumbled Morgen, Guess I II have to Prylucks open to get into this house . . . Mey er gate is high, maybe I d better sKottieround the back way . . . Oh, here comes a horse s Hoffman— that blacksmith ought to be able to help me. Ah, Mister, can you . . . sHuttner your mouth! ' Why. you d . . . Morgen-stern ly almost replied, as he ran away. Returning to the front of the house. Morgen considered ways and means. Maybe Id best toss the package over the gate and head home, before I miss my lunch ... 1 think I did Salz-man can do to get into this place ... I II take a cab. A caBuone-core-st 20c . . . that will Jeiven with my expense allowance . . . Well, here goes . . . ' (Editors will bow humbly at the feet of anyone who can present fairly decent play on ' Dubrovsky — Oh, our head.) ...TWICE DIV SUNDAY ACTIVITIES Collegiate studies develop the special abilities possessed by students, bul the actual extension and practicability ol (nose abilities can only be observed when the student engages in organized extra-curricular activities of a social or general nature. 1 he Fraternities and Sororities permit general development that would not otherwise be possible— leadership, co-operative activity, social contact— the formation ol life-long friendships— all tending to enliven the stay at the College while preparing the student (or a career, as well as for active partici- pation in College and civic affairs after graduation. I he more specific activities— Yearbook. Student Council. Redox, Camera Club and Basketball Team— likewise cause one to feel thai the College is more— much more— than a mere lecture hall; they give an opportunity for the student to display and develop his dormant qualities, which may. in time, have expired for want of use. -$£ Q 2  X V-o — Rear: Porro, Acker, Morgenstern. Dubrovsky; front: Presti. Loffredo, Jeiven, Pryluck, Feigen APDTHEKM Did you know that when a yearbook is put together, every word — every letter, every mark — must be carefully considered, giving rise to a mass of detail work never noticed when done, but painfully apparent when neglected? A great deal of assistance is thus made necessary, and every one who has co- operated to provide the successful completion of the effort has earned the whole- hearted gratitude of the Editors. Martin YV. Jeiven Et ifor-in-C iic Eugene Porro Lite Editc Frederic Morgenstern, Miss Doris Berlin and Joseph Meyer gave willing and useful aid to the literary staff, even selecting appropriate quotations for each mem- ber of the class. To Fabian Glassman, of the Junior Class, thanks for his valuable assistance and cooperation. Melvin Feigen. as Photography Editor, luckily did nol crack under (lie strain ol netting everyone to return their proofs, after nearly going berserk trying to get tliem to take proofs. Maurice Joondeph did a masterful job ol candid photography, getting all those excellent indoor pictures at the Cocoanut Grove. Marvin Lasky and Max Smedresman of the Camera Club, gave willingly of time and effort in indi- vidual photographs of undergraduates. Ralph Megna. Herbert Salzman and Mellord S. Jablin have assisted in the business department, particularly essential for this edition of the Apothekan. Drawings and printing in the book have been done by Anthony Loffredo and Charles Prestigiacomo. who also selected colors for the cover. Art advice ol a general nature was given by Shepard Pryluck. To Messrs. Miale. Givens and Pokorny of the faculty, our thanks for their ex- perienced advice, and for testing our copy for the impressions it may make on in- terested readers. The Editors deeply appreciate the patience and courtesies extended to them by Mr. Simpson. Miss Kerker and Miss Haines ( May I borrow a ruler, paste, pencil and paper, 6 x 9 ). For cooperation, assistance and advice, further thanks to: Mr. Albert Kaplan of the Marlin Printing Company. Mr. Andrew Lessin of the Majestic Engraving Company. Miss Edith Wecker of the Arthur Studios. Mr. Irwin Silvers of the Garamond Press. Baltimore, for engravings so gen- erously loaned. Jeiven; Mr. Pokorny; Mr. Miale. chairman of commillee; Mr. Gn DANTE CIRCLE The year 1940 signifies the passing of another milestone since a group of stu- dents joined together in 1925 to organize the nucleus of a fraternity for those interested in Italian culture. The Dante Circle in its present form at the College was founded in 1925 by Mr. Dominick Fanelli and Professor J. S. Dorfman. The Dante Circle, one of the largest and most active groups in the College, has maintained an active interest in the progress of professional pharmacy. With this in mind, a prize was founded in 1950 by the Circle in honor of the late Professor of Pharmacy, George C. Diekman. It consists or a gold charm and is awarded to the graduate who has attained the highest average in theoretical pharmacy in the final year of the course. Throughout the year, the Circle has succeeded in establishing fraternalism be- tween its active members and alumni by promoting such activities as the pledgee smoker, an initiation at the Hotel Piccadilly, and a dinner-meeting at the Hotel Empire on April 19. At this dinner-meeting, the Alumni Chapter of the Circle was formed. The following officers were elected: Mr. D. Fanelli. President; Mr. Joseph P. Miale. 1st Vice-President: Mr. A. Micelli, 2nd Vice-President: Mr. J. LoRusso, Secretary; Miss G. Cassera, Corresponding Secretary, and Mr. A. Pavone, Treasurer. The purpose of the Alumni group is to lend support to the active chapter in its varied social and educational functions. It is certain that the joint activity of the active and Alumni chapters will stimu- late greater interest in the ideals of the fraternity. Top: Caruso. V etrano, Ascione. Lofirecio; Center: Ferrara. Mancuso. Presti. Salvucti. DeBellis:- Sealed: Miss Simone. Mr. Miale, Porro. Dr. Wimmcr, Dr. Brown, Miss Pillaro Standing: Brooks. Albcrstadt. Plltch. Zwe FriedJand, Gorin. Grcenbcrg; Scaled: Jo deph. Prof. A. Tnub. Jablii Com Prof. H. Tnuh. In adherence to the desires of its founders . . . members of the profession 01 pharmacy, having discovered through intimate associations with one another, and practised of the virtues of mutual trust, sympathy, faithfulness and unselfishness, we have been able to advance our profession, exalt our Alma Mater, and build strongly our individual characters; and being desirous of maintaining and expand- ing that principle of association, friendship and cooperation, for the Alpha Zela Omega Fraternity . . . Melford S. Jablin, directorum for 1940, is able to find pride in another successful year. A new policy was started this year, when groups of Freshmen, possible pledgees. were invited to weekly luncheons at the Hotel Dauphin, in order to be better acquainted with the other members, and also to be able to discuss matters of interest, thus broadening their views. Initiation was held at the Park Central Hotel. Later, in conjunction with the Foranam Xi Chapter, the Zeta group acted as hosts to visiting fraters the country over, when the Executive Board meeting was held in this city. A Dinner-Dance at the Park Central Hotel was the occasion for honoring those members. The Annual Convention for the Alpha Zeta Omega Fraternities will be held this year at Detroit, and all members of the Zeta Chapter are directing their efforts toward active participation in that event. Besides Melford S. Jablin, directorum, other officers are: Charles Corn, sub- directorum: Albert Naswich. Signare: Larry Korey. Exchequer. ALPHA ZETA DMEGA nh Top: Cross. Pollack. Banner. Bogen. Lederman. H. Rothman, Aiterman. A. Rothman. Zolkower; Center: Minlzer. Scnein. Samek. Zitomer. Madison. Blackman, Silbergleit. W ' eissman. Berger. Fisclier: Seated: Kaplan. Peckerman. Mr. Amsterdam. Alpert. Mr. Luthin. Estroff During the boom year of 1927, when the Columbia College of Pharmacy boasted of classes of 200 to 250 students, a group organized, and called themselves the Tau Delta Mu fraternity. Notable among the Charter members were Sidney Fisher. Martin Kolk and Albert Stonenill. These men have since gone far in their chosen fields, having positions of great responsibility in their organizations. Since its inception, the fraternity has been active in school activities and in its own affairs, holding dances and social meetings, until the lull period that occurred during the sessions of 1935 and 1954. The spirt of T.D.M. was revived, however. in the following year when several students matriculated at the College who went after Alumni and student support with great vigor. The driving force of that group was Ben Goldstein ' 58. When the charter and membership lists were drawn up at the organization of the fraternity. Professors Carter and Dorfman and Mr. Amsterdam were included as faculty advisers and honorary members. Tau Delta Mu takes great pride in these men, who have given much aid and sound advice to the fraternity during its existence in the College. At present. Tau Delta Mu has the largest student membership at the College, numbering twenty-three. The bulk of this membership is derived from the Sopho- more class, who also have a large proportion of the officers— Sol Lederman. treasurer; Abraham Peckerman. secretary and Abraham Silbergleit. historian. Harry Estroff. of the Junior class, is vice-chancellor, and Jacob Alpert 40, is chancellor. TAU DELTA MU UELTA SIGMA THETA During the year 191S, a group of students of the Brooklyn College of Pharmacy, organized the Mortar and Pestle Cluh. Its purpose was to create a close hond of friendship between its members and to further the high ideals which they held in common. From this modest beginning as a small club, with the idea of ad- vancing the cause of Pharmacy and its allied professions of Medicine and Den- tistry, the Alpha Chapter of a new fraternity. Delta Sigma Theta. was established. Possessive of such meritorious fundamental ideals as the furthering of the brotherhood and equality of man. religious liberty and tolerance, and the elevation of the pharmaceutical and allied professions, this non-sectarian fraternity grew and prospered. Within a short space of time. Delta Chapter was organized at the Columbia University College of Pharmacy. The fraters of Delta Sigma Theta are proud of their organization; proud in their choice of honorary members, men who have made their mark in their respective branches of endeavor: proud to call themselves a Delta Sigma Theta man because it stands for the best in the advancement of the ethical side of the professions of Pharmacy. Medicine and Dentistry. Other Chapters of the fraternity are located at the College of Pharmacy of Long Island University, Rutgers. St. John s at the Dentistry College of Columbia, New ork University, Temple, and at the Medical Colleges of Flower Hospital, Tufts, Long Island, University of Rome. University of Benul and the University ol Edinburgh. standing: Cooper. Feigen. Greenberg. btark- man. Sternberg, iegal. Cohen. Rizzo: Seated: Dr. Carter. Prof. Taub. Acker. Dr. Wimnier. Mr. Amsterdam Top: Tlie Misses Freitag. Lippe. Lupiak. Sinione: Sealed: Miss Sande- niann. Miss Kerker. Miss Berlin. Prof. Hart, Miss Coller LAMBDA KAPPA SIGM 1 The Sigma Chapter of the Lambda Kappa Sigma sorority was organized in IQ 3 1 by several members of the former Alpha Zeta sorority. Since the inception of the new group, sorority interest and activities have been greatly increased. Sigma Chapter has many interesting events during the year, including several gatherings, parties and dances. The Pledgee Dinner for newly rushed members was held at the Hotel Taft early in the year. Later, the Initiation, which had been preced- ed by preliminary activity in the College building, was a successful event at the Hotel Piccadilly. Officers for the year 1940. were Doris Berlin, president: Selma Coller, secretary: and Marie Klauber. treasurer. Professor Fanchon Hart greatly assisted the sororitv in its activities by her interest as faculty KAPPA PSI Top: Grebis. Hcza, Buller: Seated: Mr. Miale, Arclier, Dr. Ba Dr. Carter The Kappa Psi pharmaceutical fraternity was organized at the Medical College of Virginia in the year 1879. It w as the first of the Greek letter societies to be established in any College of Pharmacy in the United States. Of a strictly professi onal nature, the fraternity limits the formation of its chapters to Colleges of Pharmacy that are recognized by the American Association of Colleges ol Pharmacy. Its two classes of chapters, gradu- ate and collegiate, are co-ordinated under a single governing body, or Grand Council. At present, the Kappa Psi fraternity con- sists of fifty-seven collegiate chapters and thirty-four alumni organizations. Bernard Archer is regent of the Collegiate group. John Heza is treasurer. The Student Council is designee! to initi- ate, promote and supervise the extra-curric- ular activities of the students. It consists of the president of each class, and additional elected members, constituting a total ol nine. This year, the Council showed how well it serves its purpose, by establishing the newspaper. Redox, issuing the first edition under its own auspices. After the organiza- tion was completed. Redox was permitted to become a separate and distinct activity, although council members continued a close interest. An excellent National Pharmacy Week display was constructed, and entered into competition with other Pharmacy Colleges throughout the nation. The display for this year entitled. Your Pharmacist s Ideals . . was submitted by Martin Jeiven. The Council invited several guest speak- ers to discuss current matters with the Stu- dent Body, and, as a result, cleared the way for a weekly hour to be officially set aside in the next year for a Student Forum. o r MiM Kll EIl ' O X 1 tf HUB Wf -A Ki M i Standing: Silbergleit, Starkman, Lederman, Jeiven; Seated; Potto, Spiro, Dubrovsky, Rolliman. Miss Berlin STUDENT COUNCIL The Redox, school newspaper, was first estabished this year, by the Student Coun- cil, but later expanded under separate lead- ership and control. Kenneth Dubrovsky was first editor. later succeeded by Melvin Feigen. and finally by Milton Spiro. who successfully concluded the year. Each gave the best of his abilities to the new activity, passing bis accumulation of experience and knowledge to his successor. The end of the year saw the Redox pass through its experimental stages, and await- ing re-emergence in the next semester as a full-fledged news-organ of the College. Redox staff, at year ' s end. was as follows: Milton Spiro ' 41, Editor-in-Chief: Arthur Rothman 41, Managing Editor: Shepard Pryluck. Composition Editor: Max Smedres- man. Associate Editor: Abraham Leon. Bus- iness Manager: and Homer T. Bridger. As- sistant Editor. REDOX Rear: Dubrovsky. Loffredo, Pryluck: Front: Spiro, Acker, Presti Standing: Banner, Weissman. Madoff, Brooks; Sealed: Leon. Morrisey. MoIIoy. Smedresman CAMERA CLUB The Camera Club was reorganized at the beginn ing of tbis year on a basis that made for increased activity and interest by both members and other students at the College. One of the most outstanding innovations to increase interest in the group, was that of weekly displays by members of the Club. That served to bring the work and the Club to general attention. At their meetings, a series of lectures on the essentials of photographic technique, and. later, discussions of advanced photog- raphy, were delivered by members. Professor H. Taub headed a series of outside speakers. Pholomicroscopy and Microphotography were the subjects of Professor Taub s lec- tures. Several Photography trips were also held during the year, when the members selected an interesting subject, or section of the city, and traveled together for a day of picture- making. Marvin Lasky headed the revival of the group. William M. MoIIoy. Jr.. was the vice- president, and Clifford Morrisey. the secre- tarv-treasurer. BASKETBALL TEAM Foul play! Organized this year without monetary support from the College, the Basketball team was formed by a group of Seniors. Ralph Megna, Melvin Feigen, Maurice Joondeph, Lew Acker and Herbert Salzman. Dave Acker. Al Friedman, Bob Furer and Len Cooper were added to the squad From the remaining classes. Herb Salzman took over the managerial position, and Mr. Amsterdam cooperated as Faculty adviser and Coach. Starting a late season, the boys met Brooklyn College of Pharmacy as their First opponents, and won to the score of 55-52. They also beat the Columbia International House by the much wider margin of 40-22. Traveling away from home to meet their first defeat, the team lost 51-56 to Rutgers College of Pharmacy. The Rutgers team later became the Pharmacy league cham- pions. THE ORGANIZATIONS . . . ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Herman J. Amsterdam, 25, President Closer fellowship among undergraduates: advance of the interests of the College and its Alumni and of the profession of Pharmacy; encouragement or undergradu- ates in their scholastic endeavor, and recording of the work and services of its members in the furtherance of their profession are the purposes for the existence of the Alumni Association, as set forth by its founders at its inception in 1871. Since that time, the Association has taken an interested part in the formulation and sponsorship of legislation pertinent to Pharmacy, and in activities more directly concerning the College. During the past year, a census of the Alumni was undertaken for the purpose. among others, that they may be placed, in positions best suited to their abilities. The Alumni drive for increased College endowment was continued, in order to enable the College to maintain its position of leadership in services rendered to Pharmacy. A Seminar and Homecoming celebration was inaugurated in the past year to further cement association of the Alumni with the College. It included a dinner in honor of Dr. Ballard, a luncheon to an outstanding Alumnus— Dr. Walter A. Bastedo. President of the U.S. P. Convention, and other educational and enter- taining features, concluding with a dinner-dance at the Cocoanut Grove. It is the hope of the officers and members of the Association that the Graduating Class will interest themselves in their Alumni Association, and partake regularly of its activities and meetings. . . . AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL ASSOCIATION Horace T. Givens. Sec y. N. Y. Branch The initial meeting from which the American Pharmaceutical Association grew was held in New ork in 1851. Formal organization followed, with incorporation in Washington. D. C. thirty-seven years later. The Association has always advanced the Science and Art of Pharmacy, striving to stimulate research and to diffuse professional and scientific knowledge. To pro- vide a sound base for education, the organization fosters and proposes plans for better instruction. Several attempts have been made in the past to establish a student branch at our College. During the year just gone by, a group tried again, with the advice and assistance of Prof. C. P. Wimmer. For some months, real progress was made, but at the time of this writing, the branch was not officially formed. It appears that the chief obstacle is that interest is shown mainly by members of the Senior Class, making the enrollment of a sufficient number of members, both interested and finan- cially able to carry the burden to meet the requirements of the Association. extremely difficult. Headquarters for the Organization is the American Institute of Pharmacy in Washington. D. C. It is the symbol in our Nation s Capital of the oldest and most representative pharmaceutical group in the country, which has promoted the de- velopment of Pharmacy as a profession and as a Public Health Agency. The Class of 1940 is welcomed to the Rolls of Pharmacy, and to the representative organization for their profession. 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