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

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DEDICATION PROF. HORACE M. CARTER

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FOREWORD As we approach the grand finale, the last performance of the class of 1948, we might pause for a moment of introspection and self- appraisal to determine what, if anything, dis- tinguishes this class from any previous graduating class. The present graduating class is not a single entity, with a common inception dating back to freshman days. It is a hybrid, containing members ranging from the class of 1944 to the class of 1948, fused by the fortunes of war into one graduating class. As against the obvious disadvantages of a disrupted education, we have at least one compensating factor: on our return to college, we not only met new faces and made additional friends, but many casual acquaintanceships which were formed dur- ing freshman and sophomore years have been renewed. In this post-war era they blossomed into friendships whose roots go far deeper than the mere implication of classmate. In the face of a diversity of backgrounds and beginnings, we have worked shoulder to shoulder during the past two years. Now. as the curtain rings down on our final per- formance, we can step forward as a unified cast to take our bow — we proudly present the Class of 1948.

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Another milestone in the career of Pro- fessor Horace M. Carter takes place with the graduation of the Class of ' 48. A member of the Columbia College of Pharmacy teach- ing staff since 1927, Professor Carter is leaving the faculty to establish his own cosmetic firm. As guide, friend, and a well qualified instructor, he will always be re- membered for his understanding towards his students. His gentlemanly mannerisms and cheerful appearance are a few of the many things we admire him for. Never once did he ignore our pleas for assistance; our problems were his. Professor Carter ' s knowledge of pharmacy is vast, and his treatment of the subject portrays a combin- ation of reality and understanding. Perhaps more so than anyone else, he helped us obtain an appreciation for the science and art of pharmacy and in so doing, has earned our sincerest respect. Professor Carter has a realistic outlook towards pharmacy. He is one of the few men who comprehends that industrial phar- macy has gained such momentum that a pharmacy curriculum is incomplete with- out courses relating to research and labora- tory technique to assist the graduate in competing in this new field. Today, phar- macy graduates do not have adequate training to warrant admission into the realm of industrial endeavour. The B.S. degree earned upon completion of the course is in- sufficient to cope with the machinery, the pro- duction, and the mechanisms of discovering new drugs. Professor Carter has also main- tained that the present type of State Board Examinations is thoroughly outmoded and that they do not truly test the aptitude or the knowledge of the pharmacy graduate. His futuristic outlook on pharmacy has many supporters, as plans are under way for a new type of State Board Examination, re- quiring less memorization and more reason- ing power. Professor Carter, a native of Vermont, ob- tained his Pharmacy Degree at the Albany College of Pharmacy. Shortly afterwards, he obtained his PH.C. and B.S. in Chemistry at Union University in Schenectady and Cooper Union in New York, respectively. During World War I he served as a Phar- macist ' s Mate in the Navy, and was in charge of the McLane Hospital Dispensa- tory in Waverly, Mass. He has done re- search in Chemistry and Biochemistry at Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, and at Boston University. During his versatile career. Pro- fessor Carter has held various positions requiring skill and knowledge of Pharma- ceutical matters. He was control chemist for the Warner Company and Richard Hudnut. He was chief chemist for the Mar- inello Company and Longer Company, New York, and manufacturing chemist for ' the United Drug Company. A few of his various extra-curricular activities include: Post Com- mander of the American Legion, fraternity member and past Regent of Kappa Psi, and an honorary member of Rho Pi Phi and Delta Sigma Theta. Before Professor Carter came to Columbia, he taught at the Albany College of Phar- macy. He started at C.U.C.P. as an associate professor and has taught every course in the Pharmacy Department. He is now head of the department and holds a full profes- sorship. We hope that his chief ambition will be realized now that he is re-entering the field of his choice. Cosmetics have been his chief interest in pharmacy and he has always been interested in obtaining new scents and discovering new products that would interest the public. It is our fervent desire that the light that comes into Pro- fessor Carter ' s eyes when he discusses his pet subject will burn continuously as he achieves success in his favorite pursuit. The graduating class was fortunate in being able to complete its curriculum under the guidance of Professor Carter. Now that we are both taking leave of the Columbia College of Pharmacy, we wish to dedicate this book to him as an enduring token of our esteem. To a true gentleman and scholar, to a man who never lost patience with his stu- dents, to a man who frequently proved that pharmacy is both a science and an art, let us not to say good-bye, but rather au revicr.