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

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blings into the confusion of Scientific German was really Ausgaschla- eerdiker. We studied the use of carbon in the German language and also the most efficient method of turning pages of a book nonies. i.e.. sans mane. On entering the house of Far-well, his butler Ralph made certain that our hats and shoes were left at the door. Then, pressing a button, we were all fluoroscoped for the presence of concealed weapons or other destructive material. Pressing a second button the doors were all double locked and barred, as were the windows. By the mere threat of pressing that mysterious 13lh button he held us in complete obedience and subjugation. Mr. Harlan was the custodian of run-on sentences and split infini- tives. With his Texas drawl, which was invariably tangled in the acous- tics of room 31, he guided us in the ways of good English. His formula for making Pharmacists literate was to subject them to the writing of multi-thousand word compositions in class each Monday morning. Need more be said? Is this then Fine Arts as we Pharmacists knew- it? No. It would be unfair indeed to leave one with the foregoing impression of this de- partment. There were more serious moments when we learned much that would stand us well in our later years. To Mr. Luthin. Mr. Levi, Mr. Ingenhuett. Mr. Harlan and even Prof. Farwell we owe a measure of gratitude and appreciation. Their job was difficult. Time and facil- ities were short and we as science students took too lightly these sub- jects that were strange to most of us. In all. a good job was done. Mr, R. H. Lulhin, Mr. J. .. Harlan, Mr. A. H. Ingenhuett, Mr. H. Levi

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ivie Atrt6 In order to fill the gap created by the extension of the course in Pharmacy from 3 to 4 years, the Dept. of Fine Arts was cre- ated. This was made to in- clude the subjects of Math., Contemporary Civ- ilization, German and Physics. It was the inten- tion of the Board of Re- gents to initiate the bud- ding Pharmacist into some of the cultural aspects of our world, and also make him eligible for a B.S. degree. There have been rumors by the Republican Party that this was a bit of Pork Barrel legislation intended to create posi- tions for indigent instruc- tors and Democratic Party wh eel horses. Mr. Luthin did his best to dis- pel this notion, but his Economic Interpretation of History merely added to its support. It was his contention that had Tammany Hall existed dur- ing her time, it would have been impossible for the Good Queen Eliz- abeth to remain such. Yes, Contemporary Civilization was a blase ex- position of Roman orgies and Isolationist inanity. Mr. Levi offered more tangible, though hypothetical, material for our consumption. His expositions in the realm of mathematics left us breathless. (And not from running up 3 flights of stairs to mak e the 9 o ' clock bell either.) He finally managed to teach us that the square root was not the portion of the plant offered for identification. Mr. Ingenhuett was the keeper of the Shtickshtoff. and his ram-

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HO - M C IKJ 1 iy R |1 mfo .If. Prilehard mmi5lrauon The success or failure of any venture a person might undertake depends upon Administra- tion. This same axiom holds true for C.U.C.P. for without this excellent and efficient staff to guide us. confusion rather than harmony would be the byword. What college can boast of a reg- istrar with the patience and understanding of Miss Kerker? Her handling of the numerous transcripts and records required by the boys in service has been a commendable job. No prob- lem that we might have had has been too petty for her to undertake. In the realm of finance we must offer a be- grudged vote of thanks to Miss Pritchard for bringing order out of an acute financial situ- ation. Though at times she might have tried our patience in her insistence that we make some definite plan for paying our tuition, we must remember that such is her job. Under- neath that Scrooge-like exterior is the heart of a gentle woman. Rounding out the office staff are Miss Joseph- ine LaBarbara and Miss Katherine Miani, two pleasant and efficient young ladies who have won the hearts of the student body by their many little favors and kindnesses. Another jewel in this star-studded organization was Miss Providenza Mogavero, Nancy to us. As librarian she combined Infinite Wisdom with a willingness for helping the students. Her quiet charm is already being missed by this Senior Class and no doubt will be missed by all those who knew her. We wish Nancy the best of luck in her new position. Providenza Mogavero ( Nancy) Left to right: Katherine Miani, Eleanor Kerker, Josephine LaBarbara