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

Page 18 text:

English ; and afterwards: I didn ' t come to argue for points, I only want clarification. Am I up to 80 yet? I knew the answer, but I didn ' t under- stand the question ; I deserve an A in this course ; Am I up to a C- yet? I couldn ' t study for this exam, I drove a cab all night ; We dis- cussed this in lecture? Lecturing in room 50 was sometimes a trying experience. In the era B.P.A. (before the public address system) there was a rush to the front seats by those who were interested in hearing the lecture, for various rea- sons, and a rush for back seats by those who were behind in copying notes. The public address system brought a new geographic distribution of the class. There were the same people rushing to the front seats, but a new group emerged, those who sat in the back near the loudspeaker. Here one could catch the choicer morsels of the lecture while copying notes . . . and Scherman sat in between in order to receive the adulation of both groups. In all, the character of the class of ' 52 might be described as some- times cynical, sometimes rebellious, sometimes disinterested, but gener- ally gratifyingly sincere and warm-hearted. Each commencement is a time of reflection for most faculty mem- bers; usually a time for pride in the curricular accomplishments of the graduating class; always a time for sincere hopes for the success and hap- piness of each new alumnus . . . and so it is with me. IZofant SdanfaU This seems to be an era of words. Perhaps it will some day be so characterized. Daniel Webster once said that knowledge does not com- prise all that is contained in the large term education. The amount of respect and confidence you will command will depend largely on how well you deal with the many problems that will surely confront you during your practice of Pharmacy. From the manner in which you have handled the various crises that have arisen at school, I am sure you can cope with the g reater problems that are still to present themselves, and be worthy of the title Pharmacist.

Page 17 text:

etota ut 7 4v to My first contact with the class of ' 52 was through the medium of a course labeled Pharmacy Administration. In the course of the semester I learned a great deal about drug store management and still more about the class. Unfortunately the class was scheduled for a nine o ' clock meet- ing, which led to my observance of many of the members of the group who were still asleep. I am sure that under many of the overcoats worn in the class were sets of pajamas. That ' s why Posner always had his coat col- lar turned up. I could always tell when it was time to start the class. It was easy; I just waited until I could hear Trobitzen and Scherman panting up the stairs. I knew when I was saying something that did not meet with gen- eral acceptance when I could see Kaufman sneer and Lane snicker. In all it was an enjoyable experience even though we never settled the conflict concerning the manner of dealing with cut-rate competitors or how to become one. Through all this Mosher kept his nose in the air . . . when you are the only pharmacist in town I guess you can afford to be inde- pendent. The class contributed many good merchandising ideas, all the way from Wall Street and Madison Avenue sophistication to East Bronx sell them something else, they ' re still standing there . Substitution and over-the-counter sale of barbiturates was thoroughly explored, and even though I do not think I made many converts among the class die-hards, we had many lively discussions. Guest speakers were always appreciated. They afforded many an opportunity to copy notes or to catch up on read- ing the tabloids. It was not until Pharmacy 49 that the true character(s) of the class showed up in full light. Here I was able to observe laboratory techniques and attitudes that were new to me. Laboratory coats ranged from taste- fully draped tatters to pink sport jackets. There were many serious stu- dents who neatly and diligently worked at their desks; always wore clean lab coats and brought their weights . . . and then there was Scherman. I think the course was wasted on Posner, though. Among all the polyethy- lene glycol esters not one could be considered as an adulterant for chicken fat. Examination time was always interesting for me. Several quotations taken from the class of ' 52 are: Is sorbitan sesquioleate really on this exam? I need more time ; This is an exam, not in Pharmacy, but in

Page 19 text:

%. T£a id tfc altey To whom it may concern: So many members of the class of 1952 have asked me to write them so many different letters of recommendation that I have decided to write a blanket letter which can be mimeographed, multigraphed, photostated, or produced in any way whatsoever by any member of the class of 1952 seeking graduate instruction, advanced degrees, professional employ- ment, and that mundane thing known as a paying job. I have known this class for four years and have helped nurse them through freshman fever, junior jitters, and senior syndrome. I can testify that they are able to digest a meat sandwich as well as absorb learning. That they are able to smoke a kymograph drum, pith a frog, play it cozy, and at the same time be ganz megillah. Some of these aptitudes will help them in life, others are somewhat specialized. Their spirit of cooperation is good. Witness the meat sandwich megil- lahs that were turned out last exam time for the freshmen. (How about a few copies for me too, boys, after all I give the course.) This was but one example of team work out of many. I can testify that most of them will make good life insurance risks. They understand the law of conservation of energy. This is one thing that they learned from that great-heart Professor Farwell, more popularly known as the student ' s friend and the grand old man of physics. He gave them a drastic course. (Professional joke.) Some of them will make good blue book and red book editors. They can tell you the name of every product on the market, the name of every manufacturer, and where the factory is located. (What do they make over in Belleville, New Jersey?) Some will make good public relations men, detail men, and salesmen. They have learned their way around such cities as Newark, Baltimore, Cin- cinnati, Washington, Indianapolis, and Chicago. By the end of the sum- mer some of them will know their way around New York. (Advt. — See A.Z.O. Convention News.) Some of them will also be good in the writing of professional litera- ture. They have learned to avoid the positive statement and play it cozy. Where they learned that I wouldn ' t know. Some will make good masters of ceremonies. They can give vent to