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

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JAMES W. REED jim comes from Gaithersburg, Maryland, and from the University of Maryland. He was married to Patricia during his medical school years. jim is interested mainly in the field of internal medicine although he is still undecided as to the location of his practice. JAMES w. REED EUGENE L. RICHARDSON The wide reaches of the northwestern section of the U.S. will probably be the location where Lee will set up as a general practitioner. A native son of Montana, Lee came to G.W. from Montana State with a B.S. in hand. In his spare time, he was active in the S.A.M.A., Phi Chi and the Christian Medical Society. Playing the organ is also a favorite pastime ofLee's. Besides reading, externships at the D. C. General and National Ortho- pedic Hospitals have occupied his time. EUGENE L. RICHARDSON JOHN N. ROBINSON A veteran of 4 years in the Marine Corps, john came to C.W. from the University of Maryland where he received his B. S. When not working at N.I.H. or on the yards, his time is usually taken up by his wife Theresa and their son Stephen. During his spare time research led to the co-authorship of a paper published in the journal ofliiochemzlslry. Future plans as to the type and location of his practice remain undecided. 111 JOHN N. ROB INSON

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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

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H i LL 1 'fl up . 52 vmr- W ir' an 53 lt. f it K... it .iw it it new RICHARD P. SACKS A native of D. C., Dick effected a change of scenery while getting his B.A. from Bucknell University. He found that his spare time both as an undergrad and at G. W. could well be filled by developing an interest in electronics and art. His wife Diana and daughter Eliza- beth also manage to hold much of his interest. Dick has served on the Dean's Committee, as junior Class Secretary as well as beingamember ofPhi Delta Epsilon, and he participated in the Follies. A practice internal RICHARD P. SAC KS BARNEY S. SAUNDERS Barney is a native of Washington, D. C., who spent four years at the University of Colorado where he received an A. B. in chemistry. Since his arrival at G. W. he has been a member of Nu Sigma Nu and had externships at St. Elizabeth's and Prince George's Hospitals. Internship plans include either the Public Health Service or St. Luke's Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Future plans include either research or a residency in internal medicine. medicine is included in his plans for the future. KENNETH E. SCHEMMER BARNEY S. SAUNDERS KENNETH E. SCHEMMER In his unassuming manner, blond and wavy-haired Ken has been a friend to all in his class. Hailing from Indiana, he took his undergraduate training at Purdue. In the summer of 1961 Ken slipped the ring on Karrol Jean's finger. At G. W. he has served as President of the Christian Medical Society, as well as being a member of the St. George Society. Ken plans to teach and practice at some university center and, if his hopes come true, will work as a medical missionary. 112