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

Text from Pages 1 - 54 of the 1941 volume:

Fairchild Aerial Surveys, Inc. New York, N. Y. The (?Ll5 of) 1941 nteienti iL 1941 on the yearbook 4 ClolumlfLtZ LlnivetiLtu j-oLLeqe. on - ka.tma.cu AS- J xocco A:l5o o M.CLX. Smed.1 Ze5ma.n With great pleasure and much fatigue we hereby Rive you Apothekon. With financial problems nearly pr eventing its public- ation, the staff had to do some high prestidigitation using hats, printers, and salesmanship to make possible this printing. This annual. unlike its predecessors is a review for the year of the entire school — and not just a senior yearbook. It is almost exclu- sively pictorial and was printed by a special process. We wrote it. we like it. we think it ' s good. Now turn the page and see for yourself. The Editor DEDICATION To the re-establishment and re-affirmation of pharmacy as a member of the pro- fessional bodies servicing the human machine— we dedicate ourselves. The iirsl to graduate under the four year educational requirement, this class is justly proud in its consideration as the herald of a new era for the art and science that is pharmacy. In the practice of our art, we will strive always to he unselfish in our devotion to our profession and to mankind. With unrestrained vigor our aim will he that re-awakening of respect and admiration lor our profession which is long overdue. Armed with the faith and courage of youth, and with a firm professional attitude and awareness, inculcated in us by our teachers and by our own reasoning, we hereby dedicate this yearbook ' o the new era of pharmacy upon whose threshold we stand. DEAN ' S MESSAGE A salutation from the Dean to the Class of 1941 would be incomplete if it did not include an appreciation of what you have accomplished for yourselves and for the College. Indeed this very opportunity of placing my message in a Year Book is through your initiative in providing this medium. You have demonstrated an ability to acquit yourselves creditably in the collegiate studies of the pharmacy program in competition with students of other units of the University. This not only reflects favorably on you but also on the College of Pharmacy. The fact that many of you must rely on your own efforts to finance this education makes the achievement all the greater. While the heavy study program limits extracurricular activities and the facilities of our building are not suitable for this important value of student life, you have persisted in your efforts to make college residence more than a period of study, important as this is. The publication of Redox and latterly the Pharma-Col are noteworthy examples of what can be done despite difficulties. In working together for the past four years I believe that we have both gained. our gain has been a store of knowledge which I hope will be of value. My gain has been the acquisition of another group of Alumni whom I hope will be friends and supporters of the College. If this hope be realized in years to come, I will be fully satisfied that we are on the way toward making the College more than a mere building. My best wishes for the future go to all of you and my interest in you will continue even though our meetings be not measured by class hours. CHEMISTRY The Department or Chemistry has become more and more important with each passing year, and at the present time occupies a rank secondary, by only a slight margin, to the Department of Pharmacy. Thus. 38 credits are prescribed in this Department as against 41 credits in the Department of Pharmacy. Further, it is significant to note that out of 120 articles deleted from the U.S.P. X. and not admitted to the U.S. P. XI. the great majority were galenicals. Out of the 59 articles added to the U.S.P. XI. 30 were pure chemicals. Also more and more stress is being laid upon the chemical aspects of pharmacy, as illustrated in recent Civil Service examinations, and in the qualifications required for employment in the manufacturing pharmacy industries. Thus we see how important is a good training in chemistry. Our freshman year concerned itself primarily with the fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry. The Sophomore year took us into the higher realms of chemistry — qualitative and quantitative inorganic analysis . . . courses in which accuracy is the watchword. Organic chemistry came in the Junior year — a majority of students voting this the most liked course ' in the senior poll ... a reflection on the instructor, the department and the increasing importance of the subject. The fourth year was given largely to pharmaceutical assay work. Seven stu- dents continued taking this c ourse in the second semester as an elective. Thanks and appreciation are due Mr. Edward Anzelmi who understood our problems as freshmen, and who helped pull us thruogh our first year. Mr. Alfred H. Taylor assisted in teaching us manipulation of chemical apparatus and correct techniques. Never will we forget the course in qualitative and quantitative analy- sis .. . analyzing the voluminous ' unknowns which Mr. Liberman gave us and Mr. Torgeson ' s sympathy. The Class vote in regard to the organic chem- istry course is indeed a tribute to Mr. Givens. who is no longer with the college, and to Mr. Harold Baer. Our final chemistry courses, synthetic medicinal chemicals, pharmaceutical analysis and applied pharmaceutical analysis, taken under Professor A. Taub. Chairman of the Department and Mr. S. A. Bell were no less enjoyable than the others. In all. we feel we have received a really fine, thorough and well-rounded chemical education. Clockwise: Mr Baer, Mr. Anzelmi, Mr. Givens. Professor A. Taub. Cnatrmun c llw Department, Mr. Bell and Mr. Liderman HIHHHH PHARMACY Here the art and science of the apothecary was gradually, at first slowly, and then more and more rapidly, and finally completely unravelled. Beginning with courses in pharmacy orientation, pharmaceutical latin and pharmaceutical calculations, intended to present the history, scope, perspective, language and mathematical calculations involved in the practise of our art. we proceded in lectures and in the laboratory, and again and again in lectures and in laboratory to manufacture from the simplest basic ingredients available, the finished chemicals and galenicals used in the compounding of prescriptions. Thorough training in the various extraction processes, operations and techniques, which are so necessary to efficient performance, comprised the major part of the Sophomore and Junior years. Then came extemporaneous pharmacy— the compounding and dispensing of actual doctor s prescriptions. Pills, suppositories, troches, mixtures, powders, etc., were mixed and made up. At length and with system we critically dis- cussed each prescription, studied incompatibilities and suggested changes which might facilitate preparation or result in more efficient therapeutic action. Thus were we introduced and made thoroughly acquainted with Secundum Artem and Pharmaceutical Elegance. The keynote was always neatness, accuracy and dispatch. Likewise we were encouraged always to use intelligence and discretion; to be alert: to develop dexterity and adaptability. We, enjoyed our four years of pharmacy education, we ve studied and learned much and we ve had fun doing it. To Professor Wimmer, Department head. Professors Brown and Carter, Mr. Miale and Mr. Amsterdam, whose fine talents all blended together and contributed toward making us finished practitioners of the profession of pharmacy, we extend our heartfelt thanks. Their kindness, understanding and helpfulness at times when our behavior was infantile and our questions moronic will never be forgotten. Clockwise: Prof I ascoff. Prof. Carter. Prof Brown, Prof. Wimmer, Chairman of the Depart- ment, Mr. Amsterdam and Mr. Miale ■ r.r y MATERIA MEDICA When still neophytes, (pardon trie plagiarism, Mr. Pokorney) the words Materia Medica caused us to stand in awe. However, from the first day, the broad horizons of this section of the curriculum loomed before us to act as a beacon in our search for knowledge. Using the freshman year as an introduction, we studied general botany under the ever pleasant Mr. Pokorney. Plants were not just something to be mounted in museum showcases, but items which entered our everyday life. The study of cellular structure, functions, and modifications of plants under Professor Hart proved to be interesting and informative. Under the able direc- tion of Dr. Halsey, Zoology was indeed a pleasant course. The third year introduced us to the study of the human body. Human physi- ology, propounded by Br. Ballard, detailed the essentials of the human engine . To supplement this course. Dr. Redden explained and demonstrated the basic- emergency treatment for injuries — First Aid. And then there was Bacteriology. Prof. Hart and Dr. Blumberg cordially introduced us to the bugs ' . To round out the curriculum. Prof. H. Taub guided us in our studies, macroscopic and microscopic, of crude drugs. His humor and wit made Pharmacognosy a pleasure. Toxicology, Posology and Pharmacology, most important courses of the Materia Medica curriculum came in the senior year. These studies impressed upon us the realization that the pharmacist is the physician s right-hand man. As we recall the time spent in studying Materia Medica, we think of — Dr. Ballard, calm, systematic, didactic: Prof. Hart, always willing to explain difficult points: Prof. H. Taub, whose wit made life interesting: Mr. Pokorney and his dimpled smile; Dr. Blumberg, always cooperative: Dr. Redden, jovial and well liked; Dr. Halsey, whose lectures will always be remembered as pleasant ex- periences. We ' ll never forget you. Clockwise: Dr. Redden, Prof. H. Taub. Dr. Blumberg, Dr. Halsey, Dean Ballard. Chairman of f ie Detriment. Prof. Mart, Mr. Pokorney. THE LIBERAL ARTS In times such as mis, the importance of liberal arts courses cannot be over- estimated. In fact, the proposal for a two-year collegiate prerequisite is in keep- ing with the idea that pharmacists should equally well be educated in lh - liberal arts as in the sciences. Among the courses already required are Contemporary Civilization. English. French or German. Mathematics and Physics. The recent events both in Europe and here at home demand a comprehensive knowledge of the economic, social and politic al factors which underlie the pres- ent struggle — besides a better understanding of our own government as an ever changing democracy. The course in Contemporary Civilization under Mr. Luthin provided the ground work on which we can interpret more accurately these events — even if we never did really all the assignments in Heaton and Randall. Taking the languages as a group— English. French and German. The latter two are particularly important to us scientifically as well as culturally. Many of the scientific publications are written in French or German and consequently a reading knowledge of these is necessary to the proper approach to research. Messers. Bonner, Stone and Ineenhuett were all helpful in our mastering of these subjects. Mathematics — a combination of equations, triangles, differentials and integrals was well taught by Mr. Sole. Then came physics — a course which no one will forget! Travelling up to Morningside Heights for Professor Farwell s lectures was usually delightful, if sometimes bothersome, as was our laboratory work supervised by his assistants. It was work — hard work, in fact — but enjoyable. Clockwise: Mr. Levi. Mr. Bonnkr. Mr. Sole. Mr. Ingenhuett, Mr Luthin THE STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council of Columbia University. College of Pharmacy is the official voice of the student body; and recently it has become a rather loud one. New activities for the school are planned at each weekly meeting. This year the Council, with the cooperation of Dr. Ballard planned the Tuesday hours and arranged for various speakers to talk at the Assembly. With the cooperation of Mr. Miale, the members arranged a window for National Phar- macy Week, which took second place in the com- petition with other colleges throughout the country- Pharma-Col. the Student s Newspaper, was originated by the Council. The Council also played a major part in the revival of the Student Activity Fee. which will ensure numerous activties next year. One of the newest innovations this year was the formation of dancing classes both for be- ginning students and for advanced terpsichorians. The members of the Council responsible for all this activity include: Milton Spiro. ' 41. President Abraham Silbergleit. ' 42. Vice President Stanley Greenwald. 42. Secrefary Rocco Riso and Arthur Rothman. Senior Representatives Leonard Cooper and George Gutterman. Sophomore Representatives Seymour Schuchman. Freshman Representative Marie Klauber. Women ' s Representative Who ' s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. ' is a national honorary society among colleges in the United States and Canada. College activities play a major part in the selection of a student as well as scholar- ship. It is the only means of recognition given to colleges that do not have Phi Beta Kappa chapters. ' Who s Who has elected four Seniors and two Juniors for membership. The Seniors elected are Max Smedresman. Arthur Rothman, Abra- ham Leon, and Milton Spiro. The Juniors are Stanley Greenwald and Abe Silbergleit. WHO ' S WHO SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Milton Spiro President Abraham Leon J ice President Murray Greenstein Secretary Marie Klauber Women s Representative to the Student Council Arthur Rothman Senior Representative to the Student Council Rocco RlSO Senior Representative to the Student Council ■ L Class Politician THE SENIORS ELECT.. The following join the ranks of APOTHEKON immortals having been chosen by majority vote in the senior class poll: Most likely to succeed Milton Spiro Most popular boy Milton Spiro Most popular girl Marie Klauber Most ambitious Max Smedresman Most modest Bill Malloy Least modest Bob Madison Class stooge who but SAMEK Class cynic Fabian Classman Lady s man Joe Ferrara Handsomest man Joe Ferrara Most beautiful coed Marie Klauber ( Run ner-up Jack Berm an ) Class Athlete Nick Azzarello Class politician Milton Spiro Most typical of C.U.C.P Abe Leon Most brilliant Bill Luckey Did most for the school Milton Spiro Did the school for most Bob Madison Most respected Rocco Riso Most brilliant coed Marie Klauber Class egotist Bob Madison Most humorous Bob Madison I -aziest Lou Rifkin Cutest Professor Mr. F. J. Pokorney Best teacher Dr. C. W. Ballard Easiest marker _ _ Dr. C. V. Ballard Most stimulating Professor Dr. C. P. Wimmcr Favorite actress _ Paulette Goddam Favorite actor Paul Muni Picture liked most during the current year Philadelphia Story Course liked most Organic Chemistry Course liked least Bacteriology What new course would you adopt Cosmetics What course would you throw out All courses Would you vote for Roosevelt if he ran for a fourth term No Would you go to war to save England No Are you in favor of socialized pharmacy Yes What do you expect to earn in 5 years $3,000 Favorite pharmaceutical publication Drug Topics At what age do you expect to marry 28 How many children do you expect to have 2 How many dates have you got each week 2 Average expenses for a date $3.00 Would you choose pharmacy again if you had your choice of a profession No Do you expect to own a store Yes Most Popular Girl CHOICE + + RESENTING ENIORS Nicholas Azzarello 915 Eagle Avenue New York. N. Y. X , Secretary-Treasurer; Softball Team Manager, 2,3,4: Assistant Sports Editor PHARMA-COL: Intramural Football 1 earn. Jacob Berman 47 Marcy Avenue Brooklyn, N. Y. Advertising Manager APOTHEKON. 4; Advertising Manager PHARMA- COL, 4; Camera Club, 3. 4; Menorali Society, 5. 4. Thomas Joseph Barrett 14 Liberty Street Highland Falls. N. Y. AX : intramural Softball team. 1. 2. 5, 1: football team. I. 2. 3. 4. Ira Ciarson Blumstein 412 West II Oth Street New York. N. Y. A.B. University of Rochester, K.N Fraternity, I ' . ol Rochester. 1936: Joseph Bogen 1263 Ftelev Avenue New York, N. Y. TaN ;PTr ! John Caruso 491 Warren Street Brooklyn. N. Y. President Dante Circle, 4; Ring and Key Committee. 4; Chairman Dance Committee. I. 2. 5. 4. David Harry Boisel 3136 Perry Avenue New York, N. Y. American Student Union, I, 2. 3: Men- orah Society. 1.2, 3. 4: lewish Grad- uate Society; Assistant to Professor immer in Cosmetics Course. Harold Estroff IK2I Moheban Avenue Bronx, N. Y. Chancellor TAM, PTTC} Arnold Feldman 1478 Walton Avenue Bronx. N. Y. American Student Union, 1. 2, 3: Col- lege of the City of New York. Joseph Ferrara East Hampton, Long Island, N. Y. BnsRelfcail team. I, 2. 3: Intramural Baseball and Football. Treasurer Dante Circle, 4. Fabian Adler Classman 233 West 77th Street New York N. Y. Spectator. 1: Apolfiefcon, 3; College of the City o New York. Alex Greenberg 526 West 131st Street New York, N. Y. B.A. College of the City of New York. 1933. Al«- Herbert Murray Greenstein 61 Vermilyea Avenue New York. N. Y. Apothekon, 4; Class Historian, 1.2. 3. 4; Class Secretary, 3.4; Pharma-Col, 4. Julius Katchinoff 100 Rryant Avenue New York. N. Y. Barnet Ingber Box 704 South Fallsburg. N. Y. Menorah Society, 1, 2, 3, 4; College of the City oj New York, School o Busi ness. Marie Valerie Klauber 57 Broad Street Stapleton. Staten Island. N. Y. AM. Menorah Society, 1. 2. 3, 4: Student Council, 4; Camera Club. 5. 4 : Class Secretary, 1 . Marvin Lasky 518 Elderts Lane Brooklyn. N. Y. B.A., Brooklyn College, 1938; Camera Club President, 3. 4; Menorah Society, 3, 4. William Harry I.uckey 961 Maple Avenue Ridgefield. N. .1. First prize scholastic average. I, 2: Seaburv Scholarship, 1; Intramural Softball Team, I, 2, 3. 1: Football team, 4; Vice Chancellor $ X 2, 3. 4. Abraham Leon 30-19 30th Streel Long Island City. N. Y. Menornn Society, 1.2; Mf m r i i Sot ielv President 3. 4: Assoriai Ec il„r APOTHEKON. 4; Asso dale Editor PHARMA COL Cnmrra Clufc, 2. j 4: C uss Vice-President. 3. 4: Pnrlinl Scnolarsnip I : Who ' s V iu Among Students in American Col leges anil Universities, 4; Ring und Key O mittee. 4: Dmire Committee, 3: etris i Graduate Society, Assistant idilor REDOX 3. Robert Rene Madison. 313 Soutli Street Peekskill. N. Y. Managing FMor PHARMA COL Ti Harry Alexander Madoff 21-44 Crotona Parkway New York. N. Y.. Camera Club. 3. 4; APOTHEKON. 4: Chess Club, PHARMA-COL,TE p Syracuse. 1938. Rudolf Pese 76 East 86th Street New York. N. Y. Approh. Apotheker; Cond. Pliarm. Frieclricfi W ' ilhelm Universitat, Berlin: Pharmazeutisches Institut Dahlem. Chemical Institut, Berlin, Physikal- ischer Institut, Berlin. William Martin M alloy, Ir. Stony Point. New York TYB (Albright College 1 036-8) : Cam- era Club 3. 4. Walter Jack Pollack 1533 West 3rd Street Brooklyn. N. Y. Sports Editor. PHARMA-COL:TAN ,Pir$ Julius Prager 308 East 83rd Street New York. N. Y. A X. 2. 3. 4: Softball team 2. 3 Sports Staff of PHARMACOL. Rocco Richard Riso 32 Hope Street Brooklyn, N. Y, Co-Editor. APOTHEKON. A X e . Manager Basketball team. PHARMA- COL staff. Student Council Repre- sentative. 4; Assistant to Professor Wimmer in Perfume Course. Sidney Victor Reed 49 Weed Hill Avenue Springdale. Conn. P AX. President gamma chapter 1, 2, 4; Secretary 3; Manager of intramural baseball atid football teams. Arthur Mordecai Rothman 1295 Grand Concourse New York. N. Y. Student Council Representative, 2. 3. -1: Secretary of Student Council. 3; W io ' s ' io . rnong Stu- dents in American Colleges and L ' nirersities: EdUor-inChlef, PHARMACOL, Assistant Editor una Assistant Business Muriuger REDOX, 3 ; Scholarship for Scholastic Efficiency, I ; .Assistant Business Manager APOTHEKON. 4; . American Student Union. 1, 2. 3; Mcn- oran Society, I. 2, 3, 4; Softball Team, 3, -. , hoothull Team, 2. Walter Blair Samek 185 East 80th Street New York. N. Y. V ice-Chancellor, T 1M. 4: Chancellor, PTT 4; Menorah Society. 2; Circula- tion Manager of PHARMACOL. Max Smldresman 214 Henry Street New York. N. Y. Co Hdilor APOTHEKON. 4: Apolliefcon. 3; Gen- eral Editor. PHARMA COL: Associate Editor REDOX. 3: Camera Club. 2. 3. -1 : Who ' s Who Among Students in American Colleges ana Uni- versities: Sew Yorfc University; Assistant lo Pro- fessor Wimmer in Cosmetics ' Course; American Pliarmacenlical Association. Charles Schwartz 2986 West 50th Street Brooklyn. N. Y. Handball Team. Milton Spiro 601 West 157th Street New York. N. Y. Class President, I. 1, 3. 4; Student Council Rep- resentatil ' e. 1. 2: Vice-President o Stmlenl Coun- cil. 3; President of Student Council, -1: Wlio ' s no .Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Baseness Manager APOTHEKON, Eaitorin-cnicf untl Business Mannfjer J H.ARM.A- COL; Editor-in-chirj of REDOX, 3; Monorail Society, 1; Prrsif pnl. 2: Vice Pn iAvnt, 3. -1; Cuniera C7ul . ; SoflnnJ Trum. 2. ALSO... George Ralph Andreville 38 First Street New York. N. Y. Harvey Jules Bluestone 13 West 81st Street New York. N. Y. Louis Brooks 202 Fountain Avenue Brooklyn. N. Y. Harold Morales Klein 210 West 101st Street New York. N. Y. U.S., College of the City of New York. Clifford Russell Morrisf.y 523 West 138th Street New York. N. Y. Secretary Camera Cluo 3. Louis Rifkin 1466 — 44th Street Brooklyn, N. 1 . Brooklyn College: Me iora i Society U2.X 4. Stephen Sauofsky Q2 Ridge Street New York. N. Y. 1941— LIFE OR DEATH? I want to write a poem about you, all you dead boys But 1 am not a poet and don t know the technic And yet it isn t now 1 m going to say What I m going to say but what I say. I m American. You re German. Chinese, Japanese, French. Austrian, Czechoslovakian, English. Finnish, Italian. French But you dead boys of Spain especially deserve consideration. You have all given the supreme sacrifice I have not— yet. Is there no one but a poor spokesman like me To speak for you? Then 1 shall speak Not in pretty rhymes but simply as you would. Young boys are all the same the world over. Don t we all come from the same place? Take our nourishment from the same source? And grow and feel the same way? Sure, everybody knows that. And yet we kill each other; Yet we have done each other no harm. We who are living are dead: Our fate is sealed— it seems As yours was. So we want to know:— Was it hard to die on green grass or mud and stones? Did you claw the earth and cursed the day you were born to suffer the fate of Jesus? Yes, that s it. You too were crucified! What was the last cry on your lips as you closed your eyes never more to open them to view again the beautiful days. Your mothers name? A girl s name? Who shared your death agony? Was it your last wish that your wasted life be avenged? Bodies lying on the earth— in sleep. We who are dead are sleeping- Forever We shall never more live No more the heavy beat of our hearts as we hold a loved one in close embrace No more the race of blood in passions pursuit. No more the lilt of floating dance No more of (he sight of sunbeams in cathedral forests No more the spume of seas and stiff salt breezes. No more winter s fairyland No more the beat and pulse of sound in harmony. We who are sleeping are dead. Cry for us— our eyes are stopped with dirt. Mourn for us — our hearts are still- Live for us— our lives arc ended. — Arnc SENIORS Few days past we were Freshmen. A few hours ago we strutted as Sophomores. Only Five min- utes ago we were still Juniors. And now, in a few seconds, we will be graduates! Alumni! No more formal lectures, lengthy assignments, term themes, voluminous standards, doses, analyses. All gone. But gone too, is the guiding hand of our professors; gone too, are the many enjoyable hours we spent together . . . Our proms . . . Our balance room patter and Madison s never ending fund of jokes. Others will have the fun of printing Pharma-Col, Spiro s baby ; others will enjoy the Fri- day dance classes which Riso, Rothman and Madoff originated: never again will we play softball with Azzarello. Luckey, Madoff, Ferrara, Barrett and Glassman (Mr. Anthony ' s counterpart) in the intramural tournament. No more need to solicit subscriptions and compose Apothekon. AM these are behind us. We cannot cut classes now to see Pinocchio , nor can we hold snowball fights and chalk and eraser contests in season. Planting alarm clocks in the lecture hall, as we did, is no longer necessary— we II sleep at home. Materia medica and toxicology notes will not be mixed up— for Dean Ballard will no longer lecture to us; nor will our Survey and Dispensing notes become interchanged as we will hear Professor Wimmer no more. Never again will we have opportunity to compound that green color- less solution, using Dr. Brown s secret formula. Dr. Halsey ' s confidential discourses on sex; Pro- fessor H. Taub s lecture demonstration of guarana; Dorfman s declensions ; the strange lights of Pokorney s eyes as he presented the story of how the male gamete found its way to . . . but you know the rest ... all can never again be experienced. And how insufficient we felt when Marie married the other guy . What will we do without Brook s photographic masterpieces . . . surely our appreciation of art must rise . . . and Max Smed resman s indispensibility. Also, what will we do with all the benzene rings and stone cells we stowed away; and won ' t Dean Ballard miss us . . . his pets, his guinea pigs? In leaving C.U.C.P. we wonder if we can stand the slow, steady security of the outside world . . . whether we wouldn ' t rather be back in the laboratory where Luckey can extinguish sodium fires with water; where Pollack can burn lab coats with alcohol; where Samek can borrow every- body s clean apparatus; while Rothman unwittingly learns the relative explosive power of gases and Jack Berman (Rube Goldberg) applies the knowledge gained from Popular Mechanics. We are happy that we now have a profession, and we are proud to become alumni of Columbia. Though the joys of college life can no longer be ours, destined for immortality will be our four years at C.U.C.P. parting is such sweet sorrow . . . L- Zz VI A •?U , t, t FRESHMEN When the office slaff started to get calls for end-points and molecular weights they knew that a new year had arrived with a new freshman class. The grand rush for text books finally subsided (the sophomores were still stuck with Randall) and the academic year began. The next few weeks were filled with complete wonderment that we had finally and really become college men and women (nine women). But approaching mid- semesters brought home the reality. We were in college alright! But. undauntd by academic necessity, we planned and executed a dance, and made a profit; nine dollars. With mid-semesters gone and having been successful in our social venture, high spirits and hilarity ran rampant— too rampant if you were to ask the Dean. Finals brought more cramming and a slight toning down in pace. We began to realize that we have much to learn and from all aspects we became serious in our task. With our first year now behind us, no one can venture to predict the limits of our future— but time as always, has a way of telling whether or not we will succeed. o JL£JiL£iL fl lMJJL 1 ittffft % t ?tn fi i| pE| IS JmS ml V ' I f M s sf V SOPHS History represents a narration of events in the order in which they happened— says Wehster and colleagues. It then is evident that without events ' there can be no narration , and without a narration of events there can be no history. This class underwent no events and consequently it can claim no history. And so, obviously, we are writing about something which doesn t exist. But this doesn t phase us: were college men, and college men always write something about nothing. Remember the time we expostulated for fifteen pages on the therapeutic uses of the hole in the doughnut? Although the class as a whole would not cooperate with their officers in the matter of functions , some few took advantage of the University facilities thus: 1. By joining fraternities or sororities. 2. Jasper Shapiro— top man on Columbia Freshman fencing team. 5. Gutterman — first violinist in the University orchestra. 4. Friedman. Gorrin and Siegal — rooming at John Jay. Wonder what we can write for next years year book? t f : f 1 1 T f f .f.l ! f | JUNIORS As freshmen, this class had the distinction of being the smallest group ever to enter this phar- macy college. But what we lacked in number, we made up in spirit. Highlight of the year was a get acquainted party at the home of Seymour Blackman. Many attended and all had a swell time. A successful school year was brought to a close at the end of May with a large group of freshmen attending the annual trip to the homes of Parke-Davis and Eli Lilly. The Sophomore year, the most difficult of any of the three years here at school, left little time for outside social activities. Every student had to really dig in . Besides a very difficult and lengthy program, many of the class members put in extra hours working in stores: nevertheless, a few informal gatherings were held among the students, and a house party at the home of Eugene Weissman. At the termination of the 1959-1940 school year, the ranks of ' 42 became still smaller when some of the class members either transferred to different colleges or sought new fields of endeavor. Under the leadership of Stanley Greenwald the class hit a new peak in this our Junior year. A very active entertainment committee consisting of: Bob Berger. Sid Horowitz. Walter Mancuso. Shep Cantor, Myrtle Sandman and Rose Mary Simone was appointed. The outcome was a party and dance held at the T.E.P. fraternity house on Morningside Heights, on December 7th. 1940. Dr. Blumberg and Mr. Luthin, of the faculty, were present to help kill the keg of beer and some of the hundred odd sandwiches. Next came a New Year s Eve party at the home of Sy Black- man in Brooklyn. And what a party! Were still blowing horns. The dance committee again functioned and the result was the annual Junior Prom held March 8th at Ben Riley ' s Arrowhead Inn. Every girl present received a corsage, while the fellows were presented with 25c cigars — compliments of Pres. Stan. Greenwald. Festivities reached their height when the junior class received a telegram from Dr. Butler, con- veying his best wishes for a successful and enjoyable prom. Something unique and different was tried on April 27th. when the class hired a small fishing yacht and spent the day fishing off Sheepshead Bay with Mr. Pokorney as invited guest. Did we catch anything? es a beautiful sunburn. Our last year in college will be even better than the past three! APOTHEKON Max Smedresman Editors-in-Chief r Assistant Editor Abraham Leon occo Kiso Rr Business Manager Milton Spiro Assistant Business Manager Arthur Rothman Advertising Jack Berman Mur G RRAY LiREENSTEIN Photography Lasky. ' 41 Greenwald. 42 Samek, ' 41 Banner, ' 45 Katz, ' 44 Faculty Advisor Mr. J. P. Miale PUBLICATIONS This year, for the first time in the school ' s history. Columbia College of Pharmacy published its own printed newspaper. Pharma-Col was a success both editorially and financially. It aroused student interest in contro- versial school topics. Editorially, it can be credited with the revival of the Student Activity Fee. Pharma Col was an outgrowth of Redox of last year. Under the editorship of Milton Spiro and Arthur Rothman, and with the cooperation of Assistant Editor Abe Leon and General Editor Max Smedresman. each deadline was rewarded with a well-spaced, clean-cut and interesting issue. Next year with an increased appropriation, we hope to see Pharma-Col take its place among the leading college weeklies of the country. The other staff members of Pharma-Col are: Women ' s Editor: Shirley Jaffe Circulation Editor: Walter Samek Advertising Editors: Murray Greenstein and Jack Berman Reu ' rile Editor: Fabian Glassman Sports: Nicholas Azzarello, Julius Prager Rpportorial staff: H. Bridoer. A. Russo. S. Lederman. B. Zeldin. L. Cooper and B. Weinsti in Technical Staff: R. Riso. B. Cohen. E. Stein Circulation Staff: Miss R. Simone. S. Greenwald, A. Silbercleit. A. Cohen. W. Chavkin LTJLfiJ t t i tft ' t f t I PHARMA COL y v f CAMERA CLUB PHARMACEUTICAL ELEGANCE ACCURACY. NEATNESS AND DISPATCH On this page you see what happens when Camera Club and Camera get together. Really, we can do better — but the equipment we have — and the models . . . We were organized in 1938 and have been clicking ever since. Our work is or a very serious character — as you can see— occupying ourselves with things educa- tional. But why read this? Look at the pictures and love us. EXTEMPORANEOUS PHARMACY Tablet Making Powder + Bang = Tablet Powder Making Tablet + Bang = Powder SPRING FEVER A DRAMA IN FOUR ACTS TIME: 10-10:50. A.M.. APRIL 9. 19-11 ACT I: Teacher is late . . . boys play ball ACT II: Fumble! Ball now in courtyard. Reed retrieves it! ACT III: Prof. Taub lectures— but is any- one listening? ACT IV: NO!!-there ' s the reason. HERE AND THERE MINNIE-the school ' s best scholar! NO PARKING - outside the women s lounge. DANCING CLASS -Rothman getting the first of Mile. La Zonga-Simone s six lesson course. SPRING PRACTICE - Batter up! THREE FACES -guess who. . . . and enjoying a stimulating slide dem- onstration with Mr. Porlcorney in Oct. 1938. A£JL ■oaa JU JUUi£ vfifj C V 1 ■f t $ f f If T f s,, ' ■BlSBPB6i , ' ,i.: GMA T Hr DELTA ' INNllViniMHf DELTA SIGMA THETA Established in 1918 by a group of students at the Brooklyn College of Pharmacy, this fraternity rapidly gained popularity and importance until at present it ranks as one of the foremost, if not (fie foremost of the professional fraternities of the country. Interna- tional in scope. D. S. T. is predicted upon the ideal of closer friendship and cooperation among pharma- cists, physicians, and dentists. Accordingly it main- tains active chapters not only in Pharmacy schools, but also in Medical and in Dental schools. Seminars on current scientific matters, regular bi- monthly meetings, dinners, dances and parties form a part of the regular curriculum, A testimonial dinner in honor of Mr. Amsterdam, one of its most active members, was recently arranged for and successfully accomplished— as was a dinner dance at the Hotel Pennsylvania. The membership of D. S. T. extends its best wishes to the editors of this yearbook in the success of their venture. The 1940-41 season was very successful for the Sigma Chapter which found its beginning at the College in 1931. when Alpha Zeta sorority joined the national organization of Lamba Kappa Sigma. Parties, bridges, teas, trips and other activities were only part of the sorority activities for the year. On February 18. four girls were formally initiated at the Hotel Lexington, followed by dinner in the Hawaiian Room. A very successful theatre party was held on April 4: the play seen was Mr. and Mrs. North. Lamba Kappa Sigma plans an exciting and eventful 1942II LAMBDA KAPPA SIGMA ALPHA ZETA OMEGA The Zeta chapter being restricted to limited member- ship has maintained its number throughout our four years. Our smokers were well attended and always interesting. Induction of pledgees were always excit- ing and novel. Activity has been continuous, but great- est during summers when a good proportion of the members were free. The cooperation of our older fraters was encouraging. This June the annual con- vention of all the chapters will be held in Cincinnati. We hope that Zeta chapter will be well represented — Larry Gorin our directorum is in touch with Columbia College students because of residence in John Jay Hall and is thus a link between C.U.C.P. and the University. A new chapter has been instituted at the Brooklyn College of Pharmacy under the able direc- tion of Morton Friedlander. It is known as the Iota Chapter. The Dante Circle was founded in 1925 by Mr. D. Fanelli and Professor J. S. Dorfman for the purpose of furthering social activities. During the scholastic year 19-40-41 the Circle was one of the most active organizations in C.U.C.P. The social year was opened by the annual smoker at which seven Freshmen were pledged; and later in the year all seven were initiated into the Circle at a dinner attended by many alumni members. Throughout the year, the active chapter has held joint dinner meetings with the Alumni Chapter. The purpose of the Alumni Chapter is to support the active group in its functions. The social season was climaxed and closed for 1940-41 by the Spring Dance. This successful affair was held at the Hotel Pennsylvania on April 19th. The Fraters are confident that C.D.C. will always foster good fellowship, and continue to be the successful organiza- tion that it is. COLUMBIA DANTE CIRCLE fftSEgepflA.. t ' tlf | fPft « PHI DELTA CHI Phi Delta Chi was organized by Professor A. B. Prescott at the University of Michigan, in 1883. for the purpose of advancing the interests of Pharmacy. Since that time, chapters have been formed in every major school in the United States. Gamma Chapter at C.U.C.P. was founded in 1898. It is the oldest active chapter of the national organ- ization. One of its outstanding active members is William Luckey, Worthy Vice Chancellor. His accomplish- ments list: first prize for scholastic average during the first and second year, and the Seabury scholarship for the third year. The Gamma Chapter wishes to express its appre- ciation for the cooperation and support of the faculty and to wish those who are being graduated success and happiness in their life s work. Kappa Psi as a national fraternity was incorporated in 1879 with the Alpha Chapter at the University of Alabamc. At present it consists of fifty-seven active collegiate chapters and thirty-two active alumni chapters. The Columbia Gamma Chapter was organized in 1898. and in 1916. the New York Alumni Chapter was created. At present Kappa Psi is the only pharma- ceutical fraternity listed in the World Almanac. The standard of the fraternity has steadily risen, and after several years of hibernation, again lays claim to considerable prestige and reputation. Gamma Chapter feels it has gained the pinnacle of popularity, and thii through the medium of honesty, fair dealing and good Fellowship . . . traits of which its members are justly proud. KAPPA PSI v v w RHO PI PHI The past year has seen the reestablishment of Gamma chapter of Rho Pi Phi at Columbia College of Phar- macy. Although Gamma chapter has been dormant for several years, its rebirth has taken place through the merging of Tau Delta Mu with Rho Pi Phi. All active and alumni members of Tau Delta Mu are now automatically members of Rho Pi Phi. The Ropes is probably the largest international pharmaceutical fraternity in the world and includes many of pharmacy ' s most esteemed men in its roster. Active members attending college have played an important part in student government and student publications. Rho Pi Phi will continue its activities and is looking forward to ever increasing triumphs. The Menorah Society, a society devoted to the promotion of better relations between the three faiths, was active during the last few years at Columbia. Under the direction of Professor Dorfman, many interesting speakers were arranged for. among them Dr. David De Sola Pool. Recently, however, this society has not been functioning because of lack of cooperation. Since it was serving an excellent purpose, we hope that next year will see a return of spirit such that its good work will be resumed. MENORAH SOCIETY ■ i im Hf Ik COtUMBIA C0lLE6EOF| UNrvE smf PHWMtcr f ADMINISTRATION or MONEY, MARKS AND ROOKS Mr. Simpson — Not as money mad as he seems. Miss Kerker — As pleasant a lady as we ' ve ever met. Miss Nancy Mogavero— An information please con- test all in herself. Miss Haines — Report cards, mail, telephone and sun- dries. IF NOT FOR THEM . . . WHERE WOULD WE BE? Mitch and Horace — they probably know more chemistry than we do. Yes.— thcv are looking at the same thing! Mr. Bloom — ou cant have it — ask Dr. Brown! Jock ' — a generous Scotchman. Mr. Clarke — a calm and steady worker. Messrs. Cohen and Woods — Special- ists in cats, earthworms, and crude drugs. John — (Building Superintendent) — bl an vou blame turn alter lunc ifte rh ho SI 1 I The Practice of Pharmacy is our specialty MENDEL PHARMACY 1057 Madison Ave. New York Tel. Butterfield 8-66fj0 CUmberland 6-6870 Established 1910 MAX MEYER. Inc. 76-78 Willoughby Street Brooklyn. N. Y. Laboratory Supplies • Microscopes Scientific Instruments THE THOMAS PHARMACY 157 Columbus Avenue, Cor. 67th St. New York City Pbone: TRafalfiar 7-7540 LUNCHEONETTE Fox For Pharmacists 20 YEARS SERVICE TO DRUCGISTS FOX DRUG CLERK AGENCY ADAM E. FOX. Prop. 1476 BROADWAY, cor. 42nd ST. (Hillman Building) MEdallion 5-1807 FREE. RAPID. EFFICIENT SERVICE Compliments of MANUFACTURERS OF FINE PHARMACEUTICALS 443 Broadway • New York City We carry a complete line of Photographic Equipment. Cameras, Projectors. Enlargers Lenses and Supplies at Reduced Prices. UNITED CAMERA EXCHANGE 78 Chambers Street New York City S. SCHOEN Printers , — Engravers Stationers — Binders 595 Broadway New York. N. Y. CAnal 6-1999 OXFORD FOOD SHOP 2018 Broadway— Corner 69th Street New York City EATING PLACE OF PHARMACY STUDENTS YOUR NEW YORK HEADQUARTERS A SANITIZED hotel This means thai everything in it with which the guest and patron conies in contact is treated with an active, odorless, harmless antiseptic that produces a condition of effective sterility. Rooms are priced from $2.00 for one $3.00 for two Reasonable Banquet prices • Lovely Ballrooms HOTEL EMPIRE Broadway at 65rd Street New York City Edw. B. Bell General lanager YOUNGS 145 HUDSON STREET Compliments of the RUBBER CORPORATION NEW YORK, N. Y. Manufacturers of BRAND Trie Symbol of Safety The Trojan insignia means more than a Trade-Mark: it is a Pride-Mark of Responsibility and Value — one that every Druggist respects as a safeguard to his business integrity, and that the user of prophylactics accepts as a safeguard to his health. Smart Settings for the Perfect Social Function Banquets, Weddings. Confirmations, Dances, Conventions, Theatricals Accommodation — 10 to 3.500 Persons HOTEL RIVERSIDE PLAZA 73rd STREET. West of Broadway. NEW YORK CITY SUsquehana 7-3000 500 Comfortable Guest Rooms with private baths and showers David S. Leislncr Henry Ziskin Managing Director Banquet Manager John J. Bradasch, Resident Manager IRIS LUNCHEONETTE 179 Columbus Ave., Corner 68th St. New York City Nearest eating place to school HORTON ' S ICE CREAM The familiar red, white and blue Horton. s trade mark means fine ice cream today as it did yesterday — as it will tomorrow and tomorrow. Since 1851 ... distinguished for fine flavors and smooth creamy texture. X W Thanks are due to: Mr. Joseph P. Miale, Faculty Advisor to the Apothekon. Gimbel ' s Nu-Camera Studios for studio and group photography. Leonard L. Wolf or printing. Mr. Frank Caruso and Mr. Harry Beauchamp for their art work. Mr. Milton Spiro for his efforts in making this yearbook a financial pos- sibility. The Presidents of the Junior, Sophomore and Freshman Classes who sold subscriptions in their respective classes. Max Smedresman, co-editor, whose myriad shots make this book live. And to all others for their photographic and literary contributions. c o L U M B I A U N I V E R S I T Y 1 9 4 1 Fairchild Aerial Surveys, Inc New York, N. Y. COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES 0064261158