George Washington University School of Medicine - Speculum Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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ROBERT R. PEABODY i Rob attained an A.B. in biology from Stanford Uni- versity in 1958. He attended the University of Oregon, where he did research in physiology while working for an M. S. While at C. W., Rob has taken an active part in intramural sports, was awarded his fraternity's Out- standing Pledge award as a sophomore, and has ter- minated his senior year as a president of Nu Sigma Nu and host for Nu Sig's National Convention. He, along with his wife Betsy and son Robbie, Jr., will return to Sacramento, California, after a residency in surgery. JOSEPH R.POLU ORO JOSE M. POU There's no friendlier Puerto Rican than Jose who ROBERT R.PEABODY JOSEPH R. POLIDORO From New England and then from Rutgers, Joe come to G. W. Two years later Frankie Jo became his lovely wife, and they were soon blessed by the coming of a third, Joseph Richard. Joe, Sr. has also been a loyal member of Phi Chi Fraternity. It will not be too long before he returns to his native state of Connecticut after finishing his training in internal medicine. Joss M PoU received his B. S. degree from the Catholic University of Puerto Rico. While at G. W., Jose attempted to teach his colleagues Spanish, but that usually developed into a political discussion on the true status of his native land. His real desire is to return and marry M. Pilar Vandrall, who disagrees with him politically, since she wants nothing short of statehood for Puerto Rico. After that, it's a practice of obstetrics and gynecology in Ponce for Jose. 109

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AUSTIN L. MOEDE As one of the old married men of the class Red is proud of his wife Barbara and their two sons, John and David. With the numerous needs of a family to be met, extra-curricular activities consisted primarily of work at the various hospitals around Washington, allowing some time to help our intramural football team. Coming here from the University of California where he received his B.A., it is not surprising that he wishes to practice west of the Continental Divide. The type of practice is as yet undecided. AUSTIN L. MOEDE ROBERT MRKICH Bob, better known as Merk, is from the flood-free city of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. He was admitted to G. W. Medical School after attending Johnstown College of the University of Pittsburgh for three years. While at C.W. Bob was an active member of Phi Chi fraternity and was its Treasurer during his junior year. He also was an extern at D. C. Village for two years. Bob plans to return to Johnstown for an internship and then either go into general practice or take a residency in internal medicine. ROBERT O. MURRAY ROBERT MRKICH ROBERT O. MURRAY Bob is a native of Vernal, Utah, and a graduate of the University of Utah. He was honored to receive the Eben Carey Award in anatomy of Phi Chi Fraternity. When not on the wards or in the pits of D. C. General, he spent his time with the old timers of D. C. Village. After graduation he and Mary Ann plan to be married and settle out West in general practice. 108

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LAWRENCE T. PU RCELL Larry arrived at G. W. Med School after receiving his B.A. at Dartmouth University. He brought with him a rather odd combination of hobbies-astronomy, pre- historic animals and last but not least, locks and safes. With his wry sense of humor, Larry willhave no trouble attracting patients in his chosen field of orthopedics, LAWRENCE T. PU RCELL ANTHONY G. PURPURA Tony came to G. W. in 1959 after spending three years at Colgate University from which he was awarded his B.A. in 1960 following his freshman year at G. W. He has been an active member of various intramural sports teams including football, wrestling, and softball. He is a member of Phi Chi fraternity. In 1960 Tony married his wife Julia, and in 1961 their family in- creased by one, a baby boy, john Edward. The Purpura family plans to intern in the New York City area and eventually practice obstetrics and gynecology in the Long Island area. ROBERT W. RABBITT which he expects to practice in New England. ANTHONY G. PURPURA ROBERT W. RABBITT Bob, a resident of College Heights Estates, Mary- land, is a graduate of The CatholicU11iversity of America, receiving his A.B. in biology. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Psi, Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges, Delta Epsilon Sigma, and a past President of Alpha Delta Gamma. Those free hours that are available are spent with his wife Betty and his one year old daughter, Debbie Lynn. Bob is looking forward to a rotating internship and then plans to enter the field of obstetrics and gyne- cology in the Washington area. 110