Des Moines University - Pacemaker Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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HENRY E. BECKMEYER III, B.A. Hank is a quiet likeable fellow, who can be consid- ered a friend after only a brief acquaintance. Gradu- ating from Michigan State University, Henry entered the Osteopathic profession following the lead of his father, an Osteopathic Physician in their hometown of Sheridan, Michigan. Hank, affiliated with Phi Sigma Gamma during his Junior year, and has been a party regular since, along with his wife Suzanne. For his son Henry IV, and his wife, Hank will, following internship, enter General Practice, where with his open heart and ready smile we confidently predict a career of purpose and accomplishment. WILLIAM RAYMOND BENYAK, B.A., D.C. A general practice in Michigan is the first rung in Bill's career after serving his internship. After securing his degree in chemistry and his lovely wife Donalie, Bill came to Des Moines and worked hard at the books, as well as serving as an assistant in Pathology. In addition he has done research in biochemistry and somehow still managed to find work several nights a week. Athletically Bill was a key man on the sopho- more championship bowling team, and in that same year served on the student council. Bill's talents and ability assure him a successful lifetime of practice. 20

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NORMAN EDWIN ARMSTRONG, SR., A.B. Norm came to C.O.M.S. from Wabash College, hav- ing received his degree in 1961. Outside of many hours at the books, Norm served as reporter to the PULSE and found employment at the Firestone Labor- atories and at the Y.M.C.A. as a ballroom dance in- structor. He has two children, Dawn and Norm Jr., and Kay his charming wife. Although Fort Wayne, Indiana is his hometown, Norm to date has not divulged his future plans. JOSEPH ANDREW BALOG Joe came from Detroit where he took his undergradu- ate work at Wayne State University maioring in chem- istry. Joe's maior occupation since coming to C.O.M.S. has been, in addition to the schoolbooks, social chair- man for Phi Sigma Gamma, a iob in which he has performed with enviable talents. In his busy schedule Joe still managed to devote time to the student council, to Sigma Sigma Phi Honorary Fraternity, and intra- mural athletics. As for the future, Joe hasn't settled on his career specialty, but he'll surely be a welcome member and a credit to any specialty college. I9

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KENNETH BLAZOFSKY, B.B.S. registered pharmacist and a registered bachelor, Ken ame to C.O.M.S. from Wayne State. He's practiced is learned skill while at school as an associate phar- acist at the College Hospital. A native of Oak Park, ichigan, Ken is secretly thinking of returning to his ative state and perhaps specializing in Anesthesiol- gy. Among other activities, Ken is a member of .O.G. fraternity. ROBERT RUSSELL BROWN, B.S. Bob, a loyal Ohioan, came to C.O.M.S. and within a year became a member of the anatomy department. Based on his background while attending Ohio State University, he has served well as an instructor in both gross anatomy and histology, while still managing fro carry a full academic load. With great versatility Bob has accepted his classmates' assignment as Fresh- man Class Secretary as well as serving in the capacities as Secretary-Treasurer of the lnterfraternity Council, and President of Iota Tau Sigma Fraternity. Bob's wife, Gail and son Robert Jr. can well be proud and will look forward with him to a contemplated surgical residency.